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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NO. DCCXXXVI. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25. 1805. PAID IN ADVANCE.
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel; which he has commenced enlarging and improving - he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public, assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and so to conduct it, as to merit, he hopes, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25-tf
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805-tf
Traveller's Hall.
THE subscriber tenders his sincere thanks to his friends for the very liberal encouragement which they have bestowed on him. He will finish one of his new rooms in a few weeks, which will be large enough to dine near 200 persons at a time, and will shortly after have the remainder of his additional building completed, which will give him a front of near 100 feet, in the most agreeable part of the town, and in the centre of business being on the highest part of the public square. He has on hand, and has contracted for a constant supply of the best wines, and foreign spirituous liquors imported, and country provisions, stable forage, foreign & state newspapers - and has secured a quantity of liquors sufficient for the use of his table and bar during the season. He assures his friends, and that respectable part of the public who have patronized him, that there shall be nothing wanting which his time or purse will command, to render the TRAVELLER'S HALL a house of entertainment for genteel guests only, equal to any in America.
R. BRADLEY.
Lexington, Kentucky, March 1st 1805. N. B. A stage runs from the TRAVELLER'S HALL to the Olympian Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the session of the Legislature. March 27 - ep3m.
LOST.
On board the ship Jupiter, Capt. L.W. from London bound to New York, the following certificates of United States debt, viz.
 No. 11137 for 5000 Dols. defer. 6 per Cts.  11138 1000 do.  11139 1000 do.  11140 1000 do.  11141 1000 do.  11142 1000 do. 
Issued by Joseph Nourse, Esq. Register of the Treasury, on the 24th May, 1799, in favor of James Heygate of London, merchant.
For the renewal of which, application will be made at the Treasury of the United States.
JOHN DAVIDSON.
May 24 - ep6w
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver Watch, maker's name Crosthwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia - Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligence, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked.
May 12 - tf.
RUNAWAY NEGROES.
WAS committed to the jail of this county on the 12th inst. as a runaway slave, a negro man who calls himself BEN, about 40 years old, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has a lump near his navel, one country linen, and one Osnaburg shirt, one pair white kersey and one pair tow linen overalls, striped linsay, striped Swandown, and mixed colored cloth coat, one pair naukeen and a pair corduroy or rally, old yarn stockings, two pair shoes, and a new wool hat; says he belongs to John Wilcox, late of Montgomery county but now of the state of Kentucky.
Also was committed on the 16th inst. as a runaway slave, a negro man by the name of SAM, but by his right name is Eppy, about 25 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a small scar on his left eye brow and on his forehead, several scars on his right arm occasioned by a burn, same arm has been broke, a scar also on the back of his long head, has a coarse tow linen shirt and trousers, blue jacket, old pair cloth trowers and an old hat; says he belongs to captain Samuel Minnis but was lent to Dr. Timberlogs or Timberlain of the state of Virginia near New town. Their owners are desired to come prove property, pay charges and take them away or they will be sold within eighty days from the date hereof agreeably to law.
L. EILEARY, Sheriff. Allegany county, Maryland. June 5 - gw
TO BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC VENDUE,
At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon.
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND late Presly Thornton, Esquire's, situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac river. The following description is given of this property by persons well acquainted with it. It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House, and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the city of Washington.
The terms of sale are - one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months, and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale.
For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city. (Philadelphia.)
THOMAS ROBINSON, W. LEWIS.
June 19 - ept Sept 16
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cashmeres, patent Bannet's cord, toiletnets, fancy and white Marceilles, black and figured silk, molekins, fancy silk, Marceilles, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10 - tf
THE CELEBRATED WARM SPRINGS In VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers have taken a lease of ten years, of the highly celebrated Medicinal Springs in the county of Bath called the WARM SPRINGS, so justly famed for their great cures and general relief in many complaints.
They are now preparing every necessary comfort and accommodation to suit the amusements of those who have health, (and to promote the recovery of those who want it) and it is deemed necessary to make these things widely known, because competitors have heretofore been made against the entertainment which has been offered.
Preparations are made for at least one hundred constant boarders, besides transient guests, for the accommodation of which, the subscribers will make all possible exertions; and they flatter themselves, that those who may place confidence in this advertisement, will not find the smallest cause for regret or complaint.
ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER, May 1 - ep6w
ADAM KING, & Co.
AT their wine store in High street George Town, have in addition to their stock of old wines, laid in a large and general assortment of all kinds of Liquors and Groceries suitable to the present season; where bills of any description, in their line, will constantly be filled up on the shortest notice and they flatter themselves, from the quality of their wines, &c. they will be able to give general satisfaction to all those who may think proper to favor them with a call - where all kind of commission business as usual, will be attended to with the utmost attention, George Town, November 5 - tf
By virtue of a decree from
the Court of Chancery, the subscriber will sell at public auction on the 10th day of July next, several lots of ground late the property of Benjamin Brooks deceased, in the town of Upper Marlboro' in Prince George's county, two of these lots are improved; on the one stands the well known tavern lately occupied by Samuel Cooleedge with the improvements thereto attached, and on the other, the house which Samuel Hepburn, Esq. has occupied for some time past, and has just moved from. On the day of sale the unimproved lots will be particularly described, and all the improvements shown. The terms are, bond with security given for the purchase money, payable in two and three years. Possession will be immediately given.
This property is sold for the payment of the debts of the deceased; all persons who have claims and have not yet exhibited them, are requested to file the same with the register of the court of Chancery, with the respective vouchers on or before the 25th day of November next.
ROBERT BOWIE, trustee.
May 29 - ept July 10
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE CHASE.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22.
MR. KEY.
[Continued.]
I will now proceed to the third article, which when correctly understood, will be found as destitute of impeachment as either of the other articles. It is as follows:
"That, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner, the evidence of John Taylor, a material witness on behalf of the aforesaid Callender, was not permitted by the said Samuel Chase to be given in, on pretence that the said witness could not prove the truth of the whole of one of the charges contained in the indictment, although the said charge embraced more than one fact."
In opening the case one of the hon. managers enquired what human subtlety or ingenuity could devise to extenuate this act of the respondent. Our reply is that it requires no subtlety or ingenuity; that it was correct in point of law, and that the case is so clear, that he who runs may read. The court must permit me to observe that the article presents an abstract case, not growing out of, or connected with the evidence. This court, I apprehend, is not sitting here to decide this abstract point, whether in any case it is admissible to prove one fact contained in a particular charge by one witness, and one by another; but to determine whether in this case, where one witness was offered to prove part of one charge, and no other witness offered to the same charge, it was proper to receive the testimony offered. I contend that the decision was correct on the case before the court. The indictment against Callender contained two counts, each of which embraced twenty distinct sets of words. Col. Taylor was called to prove particular facts contained in one of the charges. It is not necessary here to discuss the propriety of ordering the questions to be reduced to writing, as that is the subject of the next article. Col. Taylor, without meaning any improper use of words, was a witness on speculation; for no man has a higher respect for his character; but I bottom the remark on this circumstance, that several days previous to Col. Taylor's appearance, an affidavit had been drawn, on the part of Callender, for a continuance, in which the names of a number of material witnesses were stated; among which was an hon. member of this court (Mr. Giles) and gen. Mason, but in which the name of col. Taylor does not appear. It appears that subpoenas had issued for three witnesses; two of which did not attend, for whom no attachment was prayed. Col. Taylor alone appeared; and the counsel were certainly ignorant at the time he was sworn, what he could prove. Mr. Hay has declared that neither Callender or his counsel knew what col. Taylor could prove. Was it not correct in the court, under these circumstances, to ask what he could prove? col. Taylor was produced, under an expectation, it is said, that he could prove the twelfth set of words contained in the second count of the indictment. Let us, to elucidate the conduct of the court, refer to the testimony of Mr. Robertson, a man distinguished for his stenographical talent, which remains on paper, which was drawn up at the time, and does not therefore depend on the frailty of his memory.
Mr. Robertson says, "The attorney for the United States having concluded, the counsel for the traverser introduced col. Taylor as a witness, and he was sworn; but at the moment the oath was administered, the judge called on them, and desired to know what they intended to prove by the witness. They answered that they intended to examine col. Taylor, to prove that Mr. Adams and avowed principles in his presence which justified Mr. Callender in saying that the President was an aristocrat - that he had voted against the sequestration law, and the resolutions concerning the suspension of commercial intercourse with Great Britain." This was then the object and view with which col. Taylor was called on. What is the charge in the articles of impeachment? That the testimony of col. Taylor was rejected "on pretence that the said witness could not prove the truth of
the whole of one of the charges, contained in the indictment, although the said charge embraced more than one fact." - The charge in the indictment is that the President "was a professed aristocrat; that he proved faithful and serviceable to the British interest;" and col. Taylor was called to prove that Mr. Adams had voted against the sequestration law, and the resolutions concerning the suspension of commercial intercourse with Great Britain. Was it competent to col. Taylor to give evidence on this point? The best evidence the nature of the case will admit must be adduced. Col. Taylor then was clearly an incompetent witness on this point; as there was better evidence, the journals of this hon. body, within the reach of the traverser. It only then remained for col. Taylor to prove that the President had avowed principles which showed him to be an aristocrat; which, if proved, would have been altogether immaterial. To prove no other facts was he called upon. Are then counsel to be indulged in consuming the time of courts in the examination of witnesses, who have nothing relevant to offer? Let us familiarise this to a common case. Suppose a man is indicted for stealing a horse. One witness depoes that he saw him go into the stable where the horse was; another saw a man coming from the stable leading a horse; and another saw, an hour after, the man, with the horse, five miles off, selling him as his own property. This testimony will be admitted? But state the case the other way; that a witness was brought forward solely to prove the first fact; is there a court on earth that would say such testimony should be admitted? And this was the case here. Col. Taylor was called upon to prove what is altogether unimportant, a part only of one charge, or that which, if true, could be proved by better evidence. Are not, also, the court the exclusive judges of the competency of the testimony that shall go to the jury; and does not every day's experience show us that evidence that is offered, but which does not go to the whole of the case, is refused? This is done by all courts at all times. But say gentlemen, was it possible for the court to know whether the questions offered to be put might not have led to other enquiries, and produced information of consequence? True, but on this ground no testimony ever could be rejected, because by possibility, it may lead to what is important.
But, admitting the judge to have been wrong, I again ask, does an error of judgment in itself imply corruption? Most surely not. In the nature of things can it be so? To give credit to my hon. client but for a moiety of the talent allowed him, he must have seen that, even had he admitted the testimony of col. Taylor, and admitting that it had justified the whole of the twelfth charge, there remained nineteen other charges, on which Callender must have been convicted. And whence this conduct towards col. Taylor? Did not the judge know that col. Taylor stood high in the esteem of a large portion of the community; and that umbrage offered to him would naturally excite the indignation of his friends? The decision given could not then flow from a corrupt motive. No. It was given in the sternness of his integrity. Had his motives been impure, had he viewed his conduct as wrong, instead of acting in this manly way, he would have put a gloss on his actions, he would have courted the reputation of forbearance by admitting the testimony of col. Taylor, and would still have satiated his vengeful feelings, if he had them, with a conviction on the remaining charges.
Let us examine another fact in this case. Judge Chase, as appears by the statement of Mr. Robertson, requested the attorney of the United States to permit the questions to be put to the witness; but Mr. Neilson "declared that he did not feel himself at liberty to consent to such a departure from legal principles." If then, in this act, there was error, that error did not depend on him. The prosecutor for the United States objected to the indulgence which he proposed. I do for myself believe, that where no evidence is offered to prove the whole of one entire fact, it is within the sound discretion of the court to refuse the testimony of part. But, notwithstanding this, the judge was willing to relax the severity of the law.
Is there nothing else that goes to show that there was no intention on the part of the judge to oppress the traverser? As I have already observed, if he had possessed but half the talent ascribed to him, he would, with such intention, have gilded the pill. But he did not do so.
Further, the subsequent act of the judge in imposing so light a fine, and so short a period of imprisonment, for so atrocious an offence, when he had power to impose a fine of 2000 dollars, and an imprisonment for two years, is indisputable evidence of his freedom from all such intention. No; the conviction flowed of necessity from the evidence, which was too powerful to be resisted. But did not the judge, in the integrity of his heart, declare, on rejecting the testimony of Col. Taylor, gentlemen, "I may be mistaken, but if I am not right, it is an error in judgment, and you can state the proceedings on record, so as to show my error, and I shall be the first man to grant you the benefit of a new trial by granting you a writ of error, in the supreme court."
It is said, however, that this was a mere pretext; that a bill of exceptions would not lie in a criminal case; and what could then be done? The simplest thing on earth - a point of law can be saved without an exception. The counsel were not so ignorant as not to have respected this declaration, and to have known that they might, under it, have saved the point, and taken the opinion of the superior court. The least informed counsel can show a multitude of cases of this kind. In the progress of my argument I shall show why this offer was not accepted.
It does then appear to me, that, considering the third article as connected with the 18th substantiated, the judge was perfectly correct in point of law in the decision he made. All must agree in the opinion that if the testimony of Col. Taylor had proved Mr. Adams an aristocrat, it could not have justified the libelous matter with which the traverser was charged. If this is the fact, and no other evidence was offered that could be legally received, the rejection must have been perfectly correct. Supposing, however, that we are wrong on this point, there is still abundant evidence to show that judge Chase was not influenced by any intention to oppress the accused, or to procure his conviction, because that unavoidably flowed from the nature of the charges and the state of the defence, whether the testimony of Col. Taylor were admitted or not.
In the course of my whole observation through life, I never heard it doubted till yesterday, that in a case of doubtful aspect, a man is to be considered innocent until he is proved to be guilty; But we are now told that whenever an infraction of a law is committed by a judge, he is to be presumed guilty, unless he establishes his innocence. But this is not the case, the benignity of our law is very different. If it were so, who, that possesses the ordinary frailties of humanity, would undertake in the judicial station to interpose between man and man. The law clearly is that a judge shall be presumed innocent until he is proved guilty, even when he decides against law; and that his errors shall be ascribed to the head, and not to the heart. This notice is due to the observation of an honorable manager, which struck me with great surprise, that Mr. Basset's request to be excused from serving as a juror arose from his sentiments being known by the judge. This, however, does not appear from the evidence. It appears, on the contrary, that he was a stranger to judge Chase, and that he did not wish to be excused. But in this prosecution we are not only to hear much new and extraordinary doctrine; but we are likewise to hear statements of facts for which there is no foundation.
I will now proceed to the 4th article, which contains five distinct specifications of facts as follows:
"That the conduct of the said Samuel Chase, was marked, during the whole course of the said trial, by manifest injustice, partiality and intemperance; viz.
"1. In compelling the prisoner's counsel to reduce to writing, and submit to the inspection of the court, for their admission, or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to propound to the above named John Taylor, the witness;
"2. In refusing to postpone the trial, although an affidavit was regularly filed, stating the absence of material witnesses on behalf of the accused; and although it was manifest, that, with the utmost diligence, the attendance of such witnesses could not have been procured at that term;
"3. In the use of unusual, rude, and contemptuous expressions towards the prisoner's counsel; and in latterly insinuating that they wished to excite the public fears and indignation, and to produce that insubordination to law, to

which the conduct of the judge did, at the time, manifestly tend: 4. In repeated and vexatious interruptions of the said counsel, on the part of the said judge, which, at length, induced them to abandon the cause and their client, who was thereupon convicted and condemned to fine and imprisonment: 5. In an indecent solicitude, manifested by the said Samuel Chase, for the conviction of the accused, unbecoming even a public prosecutor, but highly disgraceful to the character of a judge, as it was subversive of justice." The word "injustice" in the preliminary part of the article must refer to Callender; the partiality charged must have been to the United States, I presume, and against Callender; the term intemperate is of both doubtful import, that I scarcely know what to understand by it. It cannot be used as opposed to friendly , as no one will charge the judge with a violation of this virtue. It may refer to intemperate counsel, and perhaps to intemperate in the first place, "In compelling the prisoner to confess to a confession, and inducing the indictment of the court for their admission or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to respond, to the above named John Tayloe, the witness." (To be continued.)
In Council, Annapolis, May 16, 1805. ORDERED, That the act to provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals, be published twice in each week for the space of three months in the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis; the American Telescope and the Federal Gazette at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer, the Republican Advocate and Virginia's paper at Frederick Town; Green's paper at Hagerstown, and in Smith's and Cowan's paper at Easton. By order, NATHAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
AN ACT To provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and forms of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals.
Be it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That this state shall be divided into six judicial districts in manner and form following to wit: St. Mary's, Charles and Prince George's counties shall be the first district; Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, shall be the second district; Calvert, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties shall be the third district; Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester counties, shall be the fourth district; Frederick, Washington and Allegany counties shall be the fifth district; Baltimore and Harford counties shall be the sixth district; and there shall be appointed, for each of the said judicial districts, three persons of integrity and sound legal knowledge, residents of the state of Maryland, who shall be appointed one of whom shall be styled in the commission chief judge, and the other two associate judges, of the district for which they shall be appointed; and the chief judge, together with the two associate judges, shall compose the county courts in each respective district; and each judge shall hold his commission during good behavior, removable for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law or shall be removed by the governor, upon the address of the general assembly, provided that two thirds of all the members of each house concur in such address; and the county courts as aforesaid established, shall have full and exercise, in the several counties of this state, all and every the powers authorities and jurisdictions, which the county courts of this state now have, use and exercise, and which shall be hereafter prescribed by law; and the said county courts established by this act shall respectively hold their sessions in the several counties at such times and places as the legislature shall direct and appoint, and the salaries of the said judges shall not be diminished during the period of their continuance in office.
It is enacted, That in any suit or action at law hereafter to be commenced or instituted in any county court of this state, the judge thereof, upon application in writing by either of the parties thereto, supported by affidavit or other proper evidence, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county court of the county where such suit or action is depending, shall and may order and direct the record of their proceedings in such suit or action to be transmitted to the judges of any other county court within the district for trial, and the judges of such county court, to whom the said record shall be transmitted, shall hear and determine the same in like manner as if such suit or action had been originally instituted therein; provided, nevertheless, that such application shall be made as aforesaid before or during the term in which the issue or issues may be joined in the said suit or action; and provided also, that such application may be made by law, in the premises, as is or may be in force from time to time therein and said court.
It is enacted, That if any party preferred or indicted in any of the county courts of this state, shall neglect in writing to the court in which such prosecution is depending, to have a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such adjoining county court shall hear and determine the same in the same manner as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein; provided that such further and other remedy may
be provided by law in the premises as the legislature may direct and enact.
IV. And be it enacted, That if the attorney general, or the prosecutor for the state, shall neglect in writing to any county court, before whom an indictment is or may be depending, that the state cannot have a fair and impartial trial in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court, in their discretion, to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such county court shall hear and determine the same as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein.
V. And be it enacted, That there shall be a court of appeal, and the same shall be composed of the chief judges of the several judicial districts of the state, which said court of appeals shall hold, use and exercise, all and every the powers, authorities and jurisdictions, heretofore held, used and exercised, by the court of appeals of this state, and also the appellate jurisdiction heretofore used and exercised by the general court; and the said court of appeals hereby established, shall sit on the western and eastern shores for transacting and determining the business of the respective shores, at such times and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint, and any three of the said judges of the court of appeals shall form a quorum to hear and decide in all cases pending in said court; and the judge who has given a decision in any case in the county court, shall withdraw from the bench upon the decision of the same case before the court of appeals; and the judges of the court of appeals may appoint the clerks of said court for the western and eastern shores respectively, who shall hold their appointments during good behavior, removable only for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law; and in case of death, resignation, disqualification or removal out of the state, or from their respective shores, of either of the said clerks in the vacation of the said court, the governor, with the advice of the council, may appoint and commission a fit and proper person to such vacant office, to hold the same until the next meeting of the said court; and all laws passed after this act shall take effect, shall be recorded in the office of the court of appeals of the western shore.
VI. And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government which relates to the court of appeals and the general court, or the judges thereof, or that is in any manner repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby repealed, abrogated and annulled upon the confirmation hereof; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to authorize the removal of the clerks of the respective county courts being in commission at the time of the passing of this act, in any other mode or manner than that prescribed by the constitution and form of government.
VII. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election or elections, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alterations and amendments of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of government to the contrary, notwithstanding. May 31—2am 3m
Runaway Negro. WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, Maryland, on the 19th day of May last past, as a runaway, a negro man named JIM, who says he is the property of a certain John Chew Thomas. He is about 23 years of age, five feet three inches high; has thick lips and long wool: His left hand and wrist have been considerably injured by a waggon. His clothes are, a striped gingham sailor jacket, a swan-down waistcoat, white calkimere small clothes woollen stockings, an old fur hat, and a mufin shirt. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CRAIG, Sheriff of Frederick County. June 12th—1805 raw8w
In the case of JOSEPH ENGLISH an Insolvent Debtor.
ORDERED that six months from the first day of February next be limited and appointed for the creditors of said English to bring in and exhibit their claims to the Trustee. It is also ordered that this notice be published in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer once a month during said term.
By order of the honorable William Cranch, Esq. one of the Assistant Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. URIAM FORRESTER, Clerk.
28th, January, 1805. The subscriber being appointed Trustee in the above case of Joseph English, requests all those having claims against him to exhibit them without delay. R. PARROT.
Feb. 11.—2am6m.
20 Dollars Reward. LOST at or near Mr. Rhodes's Tavern a POCKET ALMANAC, containing 155 DOLLARS, on the evening of the 15th inst. Whoever has found the aforesaid book and cash and will return them to Mr. Rhodes will receive the above reward. June 19—3t
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The publication commenced in London in the year 1802, and has since regularly progressed with a degree of spirit and industry, perhaps, unrivaled in any similar production. The learning and indefatigable perseverance of Dr. Rees, universally acknowledged, would, alone, seem to guarantee his work to possess no common merit; but, when we consider the ability which he displays in editing the dictionary of Mr. Chambers, and view the brilliant assemblage of talents that are now engaged to co-operate with his own in the present undertaking, it will not be deemed presumptuous to conclude, that it will be the most perfect of its kind.
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However obsolete the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated so much of the feudal policy as was necessary to enable the scientific reader to understand that valuable book; and Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his commentaries, led the student to a contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror.
But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer as professor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26.
On the 13th of May Robert Williams was inducted into office as Governor of the Mississippi Territory...
Mr. Elliot has been fit, in his tenth letter to his constituents, to introduce the following remarks:
"The editor of the principal paper published at the seat of government has not been able to conceal his exultation at the prospect of northern humiliation."
I have searched in vain in the file of the National Intelligencer for this extract. I mean no, however, to dispute its literal accuracy. But I may be permitted candidly to declare that either the remark is not mine, or that the manner in which it is introduced does not justify the inference attempted to be deduced from it.
I am charged with admitting "that the northern states no longer possess political weight." This imputation is equally incorrect. I do not believe the fact to be so. On the other hand, I think they possess great political weight.
The last part of the extract quoted by Mr. Elliot from the National Intelligencer shows clearly the meaning meant to be conveyed. Even admitting, for argument's sake, that the northern states no longer possess political weight, "why does the south govern the north?"
Upon the whole, then, so far from indulging an intemperate exultation at the want of unanimity in the eastern states, it was deprecated as a misfortune; and the arguments suggested were offered as incentives to those vigorous republican exertions, which, by giving one common direction to their strength, might make it more efficient.
A third letter from Mr. Humboldt, concerning his travels in South America and Mexico, was lately read in the National Institute of France. In the first he related the observations which he had made in the Atlantic Ocean, at the top of the Peak of Teneriffe, and in the province of New Andalusia.
manners and customs of the people, will be shortly published.
Democrat.
At a commencement held at the University of Georgia on the 28th of May last, the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on four young gentlemen.
DIED.
At Mohegan, near New-London, Martha, aged 120. She was widow of Zacharia, one of the nobility of the Mohegan tribe of Indians, and many years an agent from said tribe to the general assembly of Connecticut.
Address of the House of Representatives of New Hampshire to the Governor, delivered June 11th.
May it please your Excellency—
The House of Representatives, witnessing your excellency's return to the Governmental chair which you had long resigned to the call of your fellow citizens for other services, cannot withhold the congratulations justly due to your voluntary aid in the accomplishment of our wishes.
Notwithstanding fearful apprehensions to the contrary, the present aspect of affairs justifies a hope, that the many painful reflections excited by reviewing past dissensions in political opinion, are yielding to the pleasing prospect of a speedy return of the public mind, to social habits and mutual intercourse of obliging offices.
The principles of an elective republic, in the forms separately and connectedly adopted by the United States, we cherish as the exclusive birth-right of Americans; and experience in the governments under which we live all the privileges that human authority could delegate and protect.
Feeling, as we do, the fullest confidence in the present able and faithful management of our national concerns—contemplating the rapid increase of general wealth and territory, acquired under the auspices of a peaceful and prudent administration, it will become us to render our grateful acknowledgments to the Great Author of all our enjoyments.
Public avocations not being likely to deprive us of the opportunity to bestow suitable attention on the private requests of our constituents, we shall be happy if our attempts to afford them proper relief, in any instance prove successful.
Whether another session of the legislature, in the year, may be found necessary, or otherwise, yet remains to be ascertained; it should be thought that all urgent business of the state can be disposed of to public satisfaction at this session, we shall promptly attend to any further communications that may be made to us respecting the military establishment, as an object of primary consequence, and give to the subject all the consideration that its importance demands.
The fiscal concerns of the state also claim, and are entitled to receive our due notice, being sensible that much depends on the well ordering of that department—And in all matters tending to public or private benefit, to which our attention may be properly directed, we shall esteem it our duty as pleasure to co-operate with your Excellency.
Address of the Senate.
May it please your Excellency.
THE free suffrages of your fellow citizens having called you to fill the office of chief executive magistrate for the present year, we who consider ourselves the public servants of our constituents, acting for them according to the best of our understanding, deem it incumbent on us to express the general satisfaction enjoyed, on your accepting that important trust, so congenial to the wishes of the state.
We in common with our fellow citizens, place entire confidence in your fidelity, not in the least doubting, but those ready talents, which in so many and various instances have been manifested, both in our national and state governments, will with your usual promptitude and correctness, be employed in co-operating with us, for protecting and securing the freedom, independence and happiness of the people.
Although it is with you, we lament that unhappy difference in political sentiment which has so long pervaded the union—yet with pleasure we congratulate our fellow citizens, on the present happy appearance of union so congenial to the first principles of our revolution.
Your candid and open declaration of your political sentiments, is considered as a guarantee to the citizens of this state, that your administration will be conducted, agreeably to the happy Re-
publican constitution under which we live.
We have the pleasure of agreeing in sentiment with your excellency that a free elective government, like ours, originating in the people, is the strongest, the freest and the best, that has ever yet been experienced; and that the people may justly place their utmost confidence in the wise, virtuous and magnanimous administration by which the affairs of the union are now conducted—and we flatter ourselves, that the honest and virtuous part of our fellow citizens, will unite their best endeavors in discountenancing that spirit of malignant abuse, which has been and still continues in many parts of the union, to be poured forth by the tongue of slander, against that wise and virtuous CHIEF, who still continues to preside over our national affairs.
We consider it a desirable object, that the public mind should be directed to those sources, from whence true and correct information proceed; which will tend greatly to harmonize our political sentiments, and secure more firmly to ourselves and posterity, those civil and religious rights which we have hitherto enjoyed.
True it is, the unparalleled prosperity of our country, as it respects agriculture, commerce and manufactures; the acquisition of that important territory, Louisiana; the complete arraignment and faithful application of our national finances; together with the prevailing tranquility of the times; must fill the heart of every thinking citizen with the most unfeigned thankfulness, towards HIM, who is the Supreme disposer of all events.
Should we find that the public and private interest of the state, should make it necessary to have another session; the duty we owe to our constituents will compel us to adopt the measure. Economy, in the management of public affairs, must be very desirable to the citizens at large,—yet parsimony may be attended with great or greater evils than prodigality; therefore we shall think it our duty to raise such sums as will fully answer the exigencies of the state.
Some further arrangements, we are fully convinced, ought soon to be adopted, for placing the militia of this state on such a footing, as shall make it more completely answer the purposes of the institution. In a democratic republic, which we conceive to be the true definition of our own, we deem it highly important, that the interest of the citizen and the soldier, should be one and the same; whereby they will prevent the necessity of standing mercenary troops, and will, like the Cincinnatus of America, our departed Washington, be ready to return the sword into the scabbard, when the use of it is no longer required in defence of their country.
We doubt not of your ready concurrence with us, in all such Acts and Resolves, as shall be passed, tending to the safety and advantage of the citizens, and in uniting with our best endeavors, to harmonize the public mind, by every honest exertion to promote the tranquility and happiness of our common country.
New York, June 22.
Captain Brown, of the Schooner Roger Williams, arrived here yesterday in 14 days from St. Bartholomew, gives us the pleasing assurance that a British fleet of 18 sail of the line had arrived at Barbadoes on the 1st of June, under the command of Admiral Sir Richard Beckerton, who was to be joined immediately by Admiral Cochrane with six sail of the line.
Captain B. further informs us that another French and Spanish fleet from Ferrol and Cartagena, consisting of 36 sail (14 of which were of the line) having 12000 troops on board, had arrived at Martinique, from whence they were to proceed against Antigua and Trinidad.
By Captain Thompson, in 13 days from St. Croix, we are informed that news was received there the day before he sailed, that a British fleet of 17 sail of the line had arrived off St. Lucie; and that another French fleet, consisting of 14 sail of the line, had arrived at Martinique. Capt. T. says the above news was believed at St. Croix.
Captain Fowle, of the Schooner Mariner, left Martinique on the first of June, at which time no second fleet had arrived there, as reported by Captain Brown.
NELSON'S FLEET.
A friend has just put into our hands the following which he assures us may be relied on as the force under Lord Nelson and the manner in which it is officered.
Even. Post.
List of Lord Nelson's fleet.
Victory, 100 guns { Royal V. Nelson, { R. A. G. Murray, { Capt. T. M. Hardy.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns, Captain. Includes entries for Royal Sovereign, Canopus, Donegal, Le Tygre, Excellent, Belleisle, Kent, Leviathan, Superb, Spencer, Triumph, Agincourt.
Kingston, (Jam.) May 18.
The Pique & Charlotte frigates, the hon. Capt. Gardiner, arrived on Sunday evening from a cruise, with the ship Benjamin, of New York, from Africa, with slaves, which vessel had been taken by a French privateer, and carried into the bay of Hndy, whence she was cut out by the princess Charlotte.
By the report of the committee appointed at the meeting of the inhabitants on Monday, to inspect the state of the markets it appears that there are now in this city,
Two thousand three hundred and twenty-nine barrels of flour; 1060 do. corn meal; 185 tiers of rice; 7430 barrels salted meat, of every description; 1893 do. pickled fish; 146 hogheads and 20 tiers cod fish.
O Raves were found 492,000 feet, and of lumber 320,000 feet, a very great part of the latter consisting of ranging and other heavy timbers; scarce any pitchpine or common boards are at market.
The foregoing statement, particularly with respect to dry provisions, needs no comment. Estimating the consumption of flour by Kingston, Port Royal, and Spanish Town, at 500 barrels per week, and we are convinced this is far below the mark, and supposing no supplies will be wanted by government, of which who shall assure us, we are possessed of the means of subsistence for almost five weeks!
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Contributors to a permanent Institution for the education of youth in the city of Washington, are notified to attend at Meyer's tavern, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, on Monday the 15th day of July, for the purpose of electing six trustees.
The Act of the Council establishing the aforesaid Institution provides "that the individuals who shall have contributed ten dollars or upwards, shall, in person or by proxy, elect six trustees, to hold their appointments for one year," and that "each contributor shall have as many votes as he shall have contributed sums of ten dollars."
The election will be opened at 10 A. M., and continue open till 2 P. M. when it will be closed until 4 P. M. and from that hour remain open until 7 P. M.
NICHOLAS KING, SAMUEL H. SMITH, GEORGE BLAGDEN.
The Negro Woman and Bys lately advertised for sale which was to have taken place to-day, is postponed until Saturday next, when they will be exposed to public sale at Mr. Semmes's tavern, Georgetown, by order of the orphans court. The Sale to begin at half past 12 o'clock.
CHARLES YOUNG.
June 23—2t.
Prince George County, ss.
BE it remembered that on the 24th day of June, 1805, William Prather, residing near the town of Vanville, brought before the sub-tribe, a justice of the peace, in and for said county, a bright bay MARE, taken up as a stray—about 8 or 9 years old, 14, and a half hands high, and has a remarkable scar on her side.
GAB. P. VAN HORN.
The owner of said mare is requested to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
WILLIAM PRATHER.
June 26—3t.
ANNAPOLIS, JUNE 22, 1805.
I WILL give a reward of Fifty Dollars for apprehending and securing in any jail so that I get him again, Negro PETER, a man of about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, yellowish complexion, has a very remarkable look out of his eyes, being obliged to elevate his head to look a person in the face, his clothes have no doubt been exchanged before this, as he is a remarkable artful fellow, and a great rogue.
ROBT. BOWIE.
June 26—tf.
Bailey Washington.
IN the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Osborn, New Jersey Avenue, near the CAPITOL, has just received and opened, in addition to his former stock of Goods, the following articles which he is selling at the most reduced prices.
Superfine and second cotton do. brood cloths, Cotton kersemere, Yellow, blue, and mixed nankeens, Calicoes & furniture, Brown Hollands and round Dowlas, 4-4 & 7-8 Irish linen, 4-4 & 6-4 colored muslins, 4-4 & 6-4 white do. 4-4 Chimmerry do. 4-4 & 6-4 tambored muslin shawls, 5-4 & 6-4 striped do. Bandanna, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs, Dimities, Coarse & fine hats, Men's white & black silk stockings, do. raw do. do. brown thread and
ALSO— Crockery, Hardware and Cutlery, Sugars by the box S g, T, W, E, &c. June 26—tf.
IRON WORKS FOR SALE.
IN Wythe county State of Virginia, on Cripple Creek about 15 miles from the Great Kanawha and 40 miles from the north fork of Holston which affords a tolerable safe navigation to a prodigious scope of the western country, where perhaps iron is in greater demand than any other quarter of the United States.
Cripple Creek affords a sufficiency of water for both forge and furnace, being fed by bold never failing springs. The furnace and all the buildings have been commenced within 4 or 5 years—they consist of dwelling houses, kitchens and a store house; also, a large and convenient stable—the forge has not long been completed. It is supposed to be the best built forge in Virginia, being out of choice timber felled at proper seasons and executed by a first rate forge carpenter from Pennsylvania. It works three fires and two hammers, is sixty feet long and fifty wide, well covered with joint shingles. There are between 7 and 800 acres of land attached to these works, some of it of excellent soil, and any quantity may be procured within 6 or 8 miles for iron or 8 dollars per acre.
The quality of the iron is acknowledged by those who have used it to be equal to any. It is particularly sought for by lock makers, faddle tree pliers, cutters, &c.
The demand for iron in that country is far beyond what is made, and is selling from 40 to 50. per ton. I have no hesitation to say, contracts on not a very long credit can be had for almost any quantity yearly, as from that quarter a considerable portion of the western country is supplied.
As it is supposed a purchase of this magnitude would not be made, without a view of the property by those inclined to purchase, it is deemed unnecessary to give a further description. Letters addressed to me at Abington, Virginia, will be duly attended to.
I will also sell my
SALT WORKS
On Holston in Washington county Virginia, which is now rented at 10,000 Dolls. a year. I have adjoining to it between 5 and 6000 acres of land well covered with timber, a considerable proportion of which in point of fertility is equal to any land whatever, and will afford 3 or 400 acres of meadow, nearly 100 being now in good timothy. The buildings which are extensive are in a good state of preservation.
FRANCIS PRESTON.
May 1—ep
PUBLIC SALE.
By order of the orphan's court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, will be sold at public sale, at the late dwelling house of col. Francis Deakins, deceased, in Georgetown, all the personal estate of said F. Deakins—a credit of 6 months will be given for all sums over twenty dollars, by the purchaser giving bond on interest with approved security; all sums under 20 dolls. will be cash. The sale to commence at 10 o'clock on Tuesday the 16th day of July next, and continue from day to day until all is sold. There will likewise be sold a number of lots in Georgetown, and a variety of valuable tracts of land situated in the Western counties of Virginia, on the waters of the Monongahela and Ohio river.
Georgetown, 19 June. 22awaw, LEONARD M. DEAKINS, and JOHN HOYE, executors of Francis Deakins, deceased.
RAGS.
THE highest price CASH, given for clean RAGS, by EDGAR PATTERSON, George town, and SAMUEL STETTENUS, near the Centre market, Washington. March 8—tf.
STRANGER IN FRANCE.
THE STRANGER IN FRANCE; OR A TOUR FROM DEVONSHIRE TO PARIS; BY JOHN CARR, Esq. Price 150 Cents. 29—tw2w.

PROPOSALS
For carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following post-roads, will be received at the General post-office, in Washington until the 10th day of July next, inclusive.
(Continued.)
115. From Reading by Womelsdorf Lebanon & Jones's town to Harrisburg, once a week. Leave Reading every Thursday at 5 a m & arrive at Harrisburg on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Harrisburg every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Reading on Saturday by 6 p m.
116. From Philadelphia by the Spread Eagle and Downingtown to Lancaster six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 a m & arrive at Lancaster by 4 p m. Leave Lancaster every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 a m & arrive at Philadelphia same day by 4 p m.
117. From Harrisburg by Halifax, Sunbury, Northumberland, Danville, Catawissa, Berwick, Salem & Plymouth to Wilkesbarre, thence by Hanover, Newport, Lefevry, Salem & the same route to Harrisburg once a week. Leave Harrisburg every Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Wilkesbarre the next Friday by 7 p m. Leave Wilkesbarre every Saturday at 8 a m & arrive at Harrisburg the next Tuesday by 11 a m.
118. From Northumberland by Lewisburg, Mifflinburg, Aaronburg, Bellefonte & Milesburg to Center Furnace once a week. Leave Northumberland every Saturday at 5 a m & arrive at Center Furnace on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Center Furnace every Monday at 8 a m & arrive at Northumberland on Tuesday by 6 p m.
119. From Harrisburg by Clarkferry, Millersburg, Thompsontown, Mifflintown, Lewistown, Culperton, Drakes & Huntingdon to Alexandria & from thence by Huntingdon, Bellefonte & the same route to Harrisburg once a week. Leave Harrisburg every Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Alexandria the next Friday by 6 p m. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Harrisburg the next Tuesday by 10 a m.
120. From Downingtown by West Chester, Kennett Square, New London & Roads to Chatham to the Brick Meeting house once a week. Leave Brick Meeting house every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Downingtown by 8 p m. Leave Downingtown every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Brick Meeting house by 8 p m.
121. From Lancaster by Strasburg, Gap Tavern, Cochrans Tavern, Chatham & New Garden to Newport once a week. Leave Newport every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Lancaster on Tuesday by 8 a m. Leave Lancaster every Tuesday at 11 a m & arrive at Newport on Wednesday by noon.
122. From Fayetteville, by Lumberton, Barfield's Mills, Portersville, Lynchville, Willtown and Georgetown to Charleston three times a week, within the body of a stage carriage. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Barfield's Mills by 7 p m. Leave Barfield's Mills every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Charleston by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Barfield's Mills by 8 p m. Leave Barfield's Mills every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Fayetteville by 8 p m.
Note. The contract for the route 122 is to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and to continue in force until December 31, 1807.
123. From Lancaster by the Sorrel horse, Black horse, Unicorn, Rising Sun and Brick meeting house to Elkton once a week. Leave Elkton every Monday at 5 a m and arrive at Lancaster by 5 p m. Leave Lancaster every Tuesday at 5 a m and arrive at Elkton by 8 p m.
124. From Lancaster by Reamstown, Adamstown, Cootstown, Allentown, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Hellers, Stroudsburg & Middletown, to Milford once a week. Leave Lancaster every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Milford the next Saturday by 7 p m. Leave Milford every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Lancaster the next Wednesday by 10 a m.
125. From York to Carlisle once a week. Leave Carlisle every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at York by 1 p m. Leave York every Monday at 4 p m & arrive at Carlisle on Tuesday by noon.
126. From York by Shrewsbury and Black Horse, to Baltimore once a week. Leave York every Tuesday noon & arrive at Baltimore on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at York on Friday by noon.
127. From York by Abbottstown, Gettysburg, Fairfield & Emmettsburg, to Hagerstown once a week. Leave York every Saturday at 1 p m & arrive at Hagerstown on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hagerstown same day by 8 p m & arrive at York the next Saturday by 10 a m.
128. From Carlisle by Mannaham, Warrenton, Berlin, Abbottstown, Hanover, Manchester & Reiffton, to Baltimore once a week. Leave Carlisle every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Baltimore on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Baltimore every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Carlisle on Sunday by 7 p m.
129. From Baltimore by Reiffton, Winchester, Union Mills, Petersburg & Gettysburg to Chambersburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Wednesday at noon & arrive at Chambersburg on Friday by 7 p m. Leave Chambersburg every Sunday at 1 p m & arrive at Baltimore on Tuesday by noon.
130. From Chambersburg, by Strasburg, Farnettsburg, Bedford Furnace, Shirleyburg, to Drakes on the Juniata. Leave Chambersburg, every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Drakes on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Drakes every Tuesday noon, & arrive at Chambersburg on Wednesday by 6 p m.
131. From Alexandria, by Hollidayburg, Beaula, Armagh, Derry & Den nifones, to Greensburg once a week. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Greensburg on Sunday by 7 p m. Leave Greensburg every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 6 p m.
132. From Boonsboro' Md. by Sharpsburg, Hagarstown, and Meffersburg, to M'Connellstown once a week. Leave Boonsboro' every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at M'Connellstown on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave M'Connellstown on Tuesday by 1 p m & arrive at Boonsboro' on Wednesday by 6 p m.
133. From Somerset, by Connellsville, Union New Geneva & Morgantown to Clarkferry once a week. Leave Somerset every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Union by 3 p m & at Clarkferry on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Clarkferry every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Union on Saturday by 9 a m & at Somerset by 7 p m.
134. From Union, by Brownsville & Washington to Waynesburg once a week. Leave Union every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Waynesburg on Wednesday by 11 a m. Leave Waynesburg every Wednesday at 1 p m & arrive at Union on Thursday by 7 p m.
135. From Pittsburg by Butler c h, Mercer c h, Meadville, Crawford c h, and Le Beuf to Presque Isle once a week. Leave Pittsburg every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Presque Isle on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Presque Isle every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Pittsburg on Wednesday by 10 a m.
136. From Somerset to Berlin once a week. Leave Somerset every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Berlin by 8 a m. Leave Berlin at 11 a m & arrive at Somerset by 2 p m.
IN OHIO.
137. From Pittsburg Pa. by Beaverstown, Georgetown, New Lisbon, Poland, Canfield, & Youngstown to Warren once a week. Leave Pittsburg every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at New Lisbon on Friday & at Warren on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Warren every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Pittsburg on Wednesday by 6 p m.
138. From Warren by Mesopotamia, Windsor, Thompson, Trumbull, Austintown, Grand River, Euclid, Cleveland, Hudson, Revenna, Deerfield, Elsworth & Palmyra to Warren once a week. Leave Warren every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Cleveland on Monday by 9 a m. Leave Cleveland every Monday at 11 a m & arrive at Warren the next Wednesday by noon.
139. From Cleveland to Detroit once a week. Leave Cleveland every Monday at 10 a m & arrive at Detroit on Wednesday evening. Leave Detroit every Thursday at 9 a m & arrive at Cleveland on Monday by 8 a m.
140. From Brook c h Va. by Warrenton and Steubenville to New Lisbon once a week. Leave New Lisbon every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Brooke c h by 6 p m. Leave Brooke c h every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at New Lisbon by 6 p m.
141. From Brooke c h to West Liberty in Virginia once a week. Leave Brooke c h every Wednesday at 9 a m and arrive at West Liberty by 11 a m. Leave West Liberty every Wednesday at 1 p m & arrive at Brooke c h by 3 p m.
142. From Wheeling in Va. by St. Clairville, Zanesville, Springfield, and New Lancaster to Chillicothe, once a week. Leave Wheeling every Saturday at 1 p m and arrive at Zanesville on Sunday by 3 p m and at Chillicothe on Monday by 8 p m. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Wheeling the next Thursday by 11 a m.
143. From Zanesville by Tuscarora and Salem to Gnadenhutten once in two weeks. Leave Zanesville every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Gnadenhutten by 7 p m. Leave Gnadenhutten every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Zanesville by 7 p m.
144. From Chillicothe to Franklinton once in two weeks. Leave Chillicothe every other Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Franklinton on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Franklinton every other Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Chillicothe on Thursday by 6 p m.
145. From Chillicothe by Pepee to Alexandria once a week. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Alexandria by 6 p m. Leave Alexandria every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Chillicothe by 8 p m.
146. From Browns & Roads by New Market, Williamburg and Columbia to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Browns & Roads every Saturday
at noon and arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Cincinnati every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Browns & Roads on Wednesday by 10 a m.
147. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Franklin and Dayton to Staunton, thence by Springville, Ludlow, Green c h, Wayneville, Lebanon, Deerfield, and Charleston to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Cincinnati every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Cincinnati the next Saturday by 6 p m.
IN KENTUCKY.
148. From Chillicothe by Browns & Roads, Manchester, Mayville, Lower Blue Licks, Paris, Lexington and Versailles to Frankford, twice a week. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday and Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Browns & Roads by 10 a m and arrive at Lexington on Thursday and Monday by 11 a m and at Frankford by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Frankford every Tuesday and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Lexington by noon, and at Browns & Roads on Thursday and Sunday at 1 p m and at Chillicothe by 8 p m. Resting two hours at Washington in passing each way.
149. From Washington by Augusta to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Cincinnati on Thursday by 5 p m. Leave Cincinnati every Friday at 5 a m & arrive at Washington on Saturday by 5 p m.
150. From Washington by Fleming c h, Upper Blue Licks, Slate Furnace, Mount Sterling and Winchester to Lexington once a week. Leave Lexington every Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Washington on the next Friday by 7 p m. Leave Washington every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Lexington on Tuesday by 10 a m.
151. From Frankfort by Georgetown, Cinthiana, Falmouth & Newport to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Frankfort every Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Frankfort on Thursday by 6 p m.
152. From Frankfort to New Castle once a week. Leave New Castle every Monday at 10 a m and arrive at Frankfort by 5 p m. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at New Castle by 3 p m.
153. From Frankfort by Shelbyville & Middletown to Louisville once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Louisville by 6 p m. Leave Louisville every Wednesday at 6 a m & and arrive at Frankfort by 6 p m.
154. From Frankfort by Middletown, Bairdstown, Bealsburg & Elizabethtown to Hardensburg once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Hardensburg on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Hardensburg every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Frankfort on Monday by 6 p m.
155. From Hardensburg by Yellow Banks, Hendersonville, Harphee & Eddy Grove to Eddyville once in two weeks. Leave Hardensburg every other Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Eddyville the next Tuesday by noon. Leave Eddyville every other Monday at noon and arrive at Hardensburg c. h. the next Friday by 10 a m.
156. From Hardensburg by Hartford, Greenville or Muhlenberg c. h. Russellville, Springfield and Mankers Lick to Nashville once a week. Leave Hardensburg every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Nashville the next Monday by 6 p m. Leave Nashville every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Hardensburg the next Friday by 10 a m.
157. From Russellville by Christian c. h. and Eddyville to the mouth of Cumberland river once in two weeks. Leave Russellville every other Wednesday at noon and arrive at the mouth of Cumberland on Friday by 6 p m. Leave the mouth of Cumberland next day, Saturday, and arrive at Russellville on Sunday by noon.
158. From Frankfort by Harrodsburg and Lancaster, to Stanford once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Danville by 7 p m. Leave Danville on Wednesday at 5 a m and arrive at Stanford on Wednesday by noon. Leave Stanford every Sunday at noon and arrive at Danville by 3 p m. Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Frankfort same day at 6 p m.
159. From Stanford by Pulaski c. h. to Wayne c. h. once in two weeks. Leave Stanford every other Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Wayne c. h. on Thursday by 7 p m. Leave Wayne c. h. the next day, Friday, at 6 a m and arrive at Stanford on Saturday by noon.
160. From Danville by Springfield, Bairdstown and Shepherdville, to Louisville once a week. Leave Danville every Wednesday at 6 a m. arrive at Springfield by noon and at Louisville on Thursday by 8 p m. Leave Louisville every Friday at 6 a m. arrive at Springfield on Saturday by noon. Leave Springfield by 1 p m and arrive at Danville by 7 p m.
161. From Springfield by Green c h. Glasgow & Bowling Green, to Russellville once in two weeks.
Leave Springfield every other Wednesday at 1 p m, arrive at Green c h. on Thursday by noon. Leave Green c h.
every other Thursday at 1 p m, & arrive at Russellville on Saturday by 7 p m. Leave Russellville every other Saturday at 6 a m, & arrive at Greensburg the next Wednesday by 11 a m.
162. From Greensburg by Adair c h. Cumberland c h. & Jackson c h. T. to Blackburns Springs T. once in two weeks.
Leave Greensburg every other Thursday at noon, & arrive at Blackburns Springs on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Blackburns Springs every other Sunday at 6 a m, & arrive at Greensburg on Tuesday by 10 a m.
In Indiana Territory.
163. From Louisville, Ky. by Jeffersonville & Clarksville, to Vincennes once a week.
Leave Louisville every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Vincennes the next Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Vincennes every Saturday at 2 p m, & arrive at Louisville the next Tuesday by 6 p m.
164. From Vincennes to Cakokia, once a week.
Leave Vincennes every Saturday at 2 p m, & arrive at Cakokia on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Cakokia every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Vincennes the next Saturday by 10 a m.
165. From Cakokia to St. Lewis once a week.
Leave St. Lewis every Tuesday at 2 p m, & arrive at Cakokia by 6 p m. Leave Cakokia every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at St. Lewis by noon.
166. From Cakokia by Prairies du Ruchers, St. Philip, & Kaskaskia to Geneva, once a week.
Leave Geneva every Monday at 9 a m & arrive at Cakokia on Tuesday by 5 p m. Leave Cakokia every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Geneva on Thursday by 3 p m.
167. From Geneva to Cape Girardot once in two weeks.
Leave Geneva every other Friday at 6 a m, & arrive at Cape Girardot on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Cape Girardot same day at 2 p m, & arrive at Geneva Sunday by 6 p m.
168. From Cape Girardot to New Madrid once in two weeks.
Leave New Madrid every other Thursday at 5 a m, arrive at Cape Girardot on Saturday by 11 a m. Leave Cape Girardot every other Saturday at 1 p m and arrive at New Madrid on Sunday by 7 p m.
169. From Cape Girardot by Wilkinsonville & Fort Mafac to the mouth of Cumberland river, once in two weeks.
Leave the mouth of Cumberland river every other Wednesday by noon & arrive at Cape Girardot on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Cape Girardot every other Saturday at 1 p m, & arrive at the mouth of Cumberland river on Monday by 10 a m.
170. From St. Lewis to St. Charles once in two weeks.
Leave St. Lewis every other Wednesday at 2 p m, & arrive at St. Charles on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave St. Charles every other Friday at 6 a m, & arrive at St. Louis on Saturday by noon.
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
171. From Worcester by Holden, Rutland, Hubbardston, Templeton, Winchendon & Fitz William to Jaffray in N. H. once a week. Leave Worcester every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Jaffray on Thursday by 9 a m. Leave Jaffray every Thursday at noon, & arrive at Worcester on Friday by 6 p m.
172. From Weymouth landing by Abington, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Taunton, Dighton, Somerset & Swanley to Warren once a week. Leave Weymouth every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Warren on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Warren every Thursday at 2 p m, & arrive at Weymouth on Friday by 6 p m.
IN NEW JERSEY.
173. From Coopers Ferry by Longcom ing, Blue Anchor, Great Egg Harbour, River Bridge & Some's Point, to Abse come once a week. Leave Coopers Ferry every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Absecome on Thursday by 7 p m. Leave Absecome every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Coopers Ferry on Wednesday by 10 a m.
IN PENNSYLVANIA.
174. From Alexandria by Center Furnace & Bellfont to Williamsport once a week. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 6 a m, & arrive at Williamsport on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Williamsport every Thursday at 6 a m, & arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 6 p m.
175. From Bristol by Attleboro, Newtown & Doylestown, to Quakertown, once a week. Leave Bristol every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Quakertown by 6 p m. Leave Quakertown every Tuesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Bristol by 5 p m.
176. From Lancaster by New Holland, Churchtown, Morgantown, Pughstown, Powlingsford, Norristown and Montgomery square, to New Hope once a week. Leave New Hope every Monday at 6 a m, & arrive at Lancaster on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Lancaster every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at New Hope on Thursday by 6 p m.
177. From Bethlehem by Laufanne, to Berwick once in two weeks. Leave Bethlehem every other Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Berwick on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Berwick every other
Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Bethlehem on Saturday by 6 p m.
178. From Presque Isle to New Amsterdam in New York once in two weeks. Leave Presque Isle every other Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at New Amsterdam on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave New Amsterdam every other Tuesday at 2 p m and arrive at Presque Isle on Thursday by 6 p m.
IN MARYLAND.
179. From Annapolis by Rock Hall, to Chestertown once a week. Leave Annapolis every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 6 p m. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday 6 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 6 p m.
IN VIRGINIA.
180. From Randolph c h. to Franklin Va. once in two weeks. Leave Randolph c h. every other Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Randolph c h. by 11 a m. Leave Randolph c h. every other Thursday at 1 p m, and arrive at Pendleton c h. by 6 p m.
181. From Prince Edward c h. by Hunter's tavern to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Prince Edward c h. every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Lynchburg on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Lynchburg every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Prince Edward c h. by 6 p m.
182. From Campbell c h. by Pittsylvania c h. to Danville once in two weeks. Leave Campbell c h. every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Danville on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Danville every other Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Campbell c h. on Thursday by 6 p m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
183. From Williamboro' by Bullock's store, Brown's store, Sterlingville & the Red House to Caswell c h once in two weeks. Leave Williamboro' every other Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Caswell c h on Thursday by noon. Leave Caswell c h every other Thursday at 1 p m & arrive at Williamboro' on Friday by 6 p m.
184. From Raleigh by Paul's Ferry, Watson's & Roads, Richardsons on Little River, Woodwards on Contee river & Downs on Toffnot to Tarboro' once in two weeks. Leave Raleigh every other Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Tarboro' on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Tarboro' every other Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 6 p m.
185. From Greenville c h in South Carolina to Athville in North Carolina once in two weeks. Leave Greenville c h every other Friday at 9 a m & arrive at Athville on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Athville every other Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Greenville c h by 6 p m.
IN GEORGIA.
186. From Darien by Tatnal & Montgomery c h to Fort Wilkinson once in two weeks. Leave Fort Wilkinson every other Saturday at 8 p m & arrive at Darien the next Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Darien on Friday by 8 a m & arrive at Fort Wilkinson on Wednesday by 6 p m.
IN ORLEANS.
187. From Natchez m. t. by Cadysferry, Cahola & Rapid to Natchitoches once in two weeks. Leave Natchez every other Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Natchitoches on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Natchitoches every other Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Natchez on Monday by 6 a m.
188. From Knoxville T. to the agency house on Tallapoose river once a month. Leave Knoxville the first Monday of each month & arrive at the agency house in ten days on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave the agency house on Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Knoxville in ten days on Saturday by 6 p m.
NOTES.
1. The Postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for each depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and what sum without the emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years, excepting the routes from No. 178 to 187 which are to continue in force until the 31st of March 1807.
GIDEON GRANGER,
Postmaster General,
GENERAL POST-OFFICE, Washington City, 25 Feb. 1805.