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In Chancery, April 11th, 1803.
The Attorney General, at the Relation and instance of William Lodge and Alexander Adams.
vs. fus, Thomas Orme and Thomas Beall of George
The object of the bill is to vacate a Grant issued to THOMAS BEALL of George, the defendant, for a tract of land called "Prospect Valley" in Montgomery County; or to obtain a conveyance to the reversioners of so much thereof as is included in a Certificate of Survey, in the name of the reversioners called "Hunt's" to come at, and for an account of the profits thereof.
The bill states, that the reversioners obtained a land warrant to effect vacant land in said county, that it was located with the surveyor of the county on the land afterwards included in the last mentioned survey. That THOMAS BEALL obtained the settlement of a warrant that had issued to a certain Patrick Magruder, that at the time he obtained the warrant, it was out of date, but that he subsequently made the survey first mentioned, and antedated it, so as to bring it within the time the warrant was by law admitted to operate; that the assignment of the warrant, if at all made to Beall, in whose name the survey was made, was also antedated, that the survey was made for the use and benefit of Orme, who was then a deputy surveyor of the county aforesaid, and to whom Beall has since the patent conveyed the land, and that Beall resides in the District of Columbia.
It is thereupon on the motion of the complainants ordered, that they cause a copy of this order to be inserted, at least once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer of the City of Washington, before the fifth day of May next to the end, that the said Beall may have notice of this application and of the subject and object of this bill, and may be warned to appear in the Court in person or by a solicitor on or before the 6th day of September next, to show cause wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed.
Test,
SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD.
April 20.
R. C. C.
Whereas the commissioners named and authorised in the commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued against ISAAC POLOCK, of the district of Columbia, have certified to the honorable William Cranch, assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, that the said Isaac Polock hath in all things conformed himself to the directions of the act of the United States for establishing an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States—Notice is hereby given that the said certificate will be allowed and confirmed as the act of Congress aforesaid directs, unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the 25th day of April next, on which day, between the hours of 9 and 12 o'clock, the judge will attend at Stelle's Hotel, in the city of Washington.
By order of the honorable Wm. Cranch.
URLAH FORRES, Clerk.
April 4
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Washington, April 22.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FEBRUARY 21, 1803.
DEBATE on the ALIEN BILL.
Mr. Goddard observed, that at this late period of the session, when almost every gentleman who spoke complained of the want of time to complete the public business, he was not a little surprised to find this bill, from day to day, pressed upon the house. He thought there were no persons less entitled to occupy the time of the house at this period, than these petitioners. He therefore moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill until the first Monday in November next. He was induced to make this motion not only because the time of the house was wanted for other and more important business, but from the circumstances under which the petitions upon which the bill was founded had been introduced into the house. They were at first expressed in language so indecent that the house refused to act upon them, or even to commit them. Only two days after, they were presented again with the same signatures, and in the same words, with the exception of one passage which was thought most improper. It was impossible that the petitions should have been sent back to the subscribers, at the distance of several hundred miles, and again returned to the house. He presumed, therefore, that some person had taken the liberty of new modelling the memorial and of presenting it in the names of persons who had never seen it, in its present form. If there were no other argument against passing the bill, this would be sufficient with him. He thought the petition ought to be sent back to the subscribers, and they ought to be informed that the house had refused to act upon it, on account of the improper form in which it appeared. But if the bill should now be passed, the greater part of them would never know that any objection had been made to the liberties which they took with the government and the house. They would merely know that their request had been promptly complied with.
Mr. Dana took a review of what had been done for the petitioners at the last session of Congress. He mentioned various important subjects which had lately been postponed for want of time to act upon them. These petitions, he remarked, had been introduced since the subject of discriminating duties, a subject recommended to the consideration of the legislature by the President of the United States himself, had been postponed professedly for want of time. The subject of amending the bankrupt law, which was considered as very important to the United States, had been postponed for the same reason. A number of pressing petitions from our own citizens had been disposed of in the same way and on the same grounds. He thought therefore, that unless these aliens were entitled to more attention than any description of our own citizens, and even than the President of the United States himself, the house could not consistently act upon those petitions at the present session.
Mr. Smilie. This bill is objected to on two grounds; first that there is not time to consider it, and secondly from the phraseology of the petitions. But the remarks of gentlemen cannot apply to the language contained in the first petitions as they were not committed, and as the present bill is founded on other petitions in which the exceptional language is not to be found. I therefore know no reason for mentioning the first petitions, on which no order has been taken. I hope, however, since they have been brought up, that I may be
indulged in a few remarks, to examine whether they are so objectionable, as has been contended.
Mr. Nicholson enquired whether such remarks were in order.
Mr. Smilie said those petitions had been alluded to in debate, and he was only replying to the remarks made. He then read the following part of the petitions:
"That your memorialists submit the circumstances under which those of them, residing here from the summer of 1798, until the spring of 1801, were placed.—Every alien distinguished for his attachment to the principles of liberty, was incessantly abused in the papers countenanced by the administration then in power. The American Minister at St. James's notified in the name of government; that the Irish state prisoners would not be permitted to reside in this country—and the British government made this pretext for detaining them in dungeons for the space of four years in open violation of solemn compact.—The presidency was then in the hands of a man notoriously hostile to aliens of republican principles—and the President was authorised by law to banish any alien at his pleasure; without trial and with appeal.—Under these circumstances your candor will allow that an alien resident could have no inducement to declare his intention of becoming a citizen. For by so doing, he placed his name on a list of proscription, and subjected himself to the arbitrary will of an individual."
This, said Mr. Smilie, is the obnoxious paragraph. I have said before, and I now repeat it, every word is true. I allow that telling the truth is sometimes disagreeable, and this may be one of those cases; but I could never despise the man who speaks the truth. The petitioners first say "that every alien, distinguished for his attachment to the principles of liberty, was incessantly abused in the papers countenanced by the administration then in power." On this point I need say nothing; as every gentleman here must be sensible of its truth. In the second place, they say the President was not friendly to aliens. This is true, or he would not have signed the bill, in the face of the constitution, to put into his power every alien in the United States. In the third place, it is stated that the American Minister interfered and prevented them from coming to this country. A passage, which I shall read from the letter of the Minister will show whether this is true or not—Mr. Smilie here read the following extract from a letter of Mr. King to one of the Irish state prisoners:
"You must be sensible that I possess no sufficient means of forming an opinion respecting your sentiments; but the motives which lead me to interfere with your government to retain the emigration of the persons alluded to, oblige me to observe a due caution on the present occasion."
After hearing this language, I think the house will not be disposed to think the language of the petitioners too plain. I do not believe the President or the minister were authorized to interfere in such cases. I know of no law authorizing such conduct. I do know of a law which authorised the President to banish aliens, but I do not know of any law which authorised him to prevent emigration. The alien law authorises the President "to order all such aliens as he shall judge dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States, or shall have reasonable grounds to suspect are concerned in any treasonable or secret machinations against the government thereof to depart out of the territory of the United States." This is a memorable law! Now what does the constitution say of the rights of all men in this country. "In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of
the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defence."
Compare this constitutional declaration with the character of the Alien law; remember that the constitutional provision is not confined to citizens—the words are, "in all criminal prosecutions the accused," &c.—By the Alien law, all aliens are placed at the mercy of the President; they are not convicted on an impartial jury trial; they are not even tried by the President himself; but on mere suspicion are banished from the country—This is the state in which all aliens were placed by this law. When under these circumstances, I say it is not extraordinary that they should come forward, and express their opinions. Is this an offence? Be this as it may, the present bill does not originate in these petitions; but in others whose language is unexceptionable.
And where is the danger of admitting this description of aliens on five years residence, when all others are admitted on the same terms; barely because they did not signify their intention to become citizens, when a period of fourteen years residence was required. A person, before he signifies his intention, must be of age. Could, therefore, the act be expected?
I mentioned the other day what I considered it a duty which we owed these people. I will now mention a duty that we owe ourselves. Is not our wealth increased by emigrations? He who brings with him nothing but his person brings his labor; and that in a country that only requires improvement to be productive is considerable; but there are many emigrants who bring positive wealth into the country. But gentlemen are apprehensive lest those foreigners, by interfering in our present political system, will injure or destroy it. This idea has always appeared to me ridiculous. Foreigners, in my opinion, will be soon merged with ourselves, and instead of introducing among us their sentiments, will soon take up ours. This objection has appeared to me too the more extraordinary, inasmuch as it is raised against foreigners not because they are the subjects of monarchs and tyrants, but because they have too high ideas of liberty; where then can be the danger of their coming among us, and, after a reasonable residence participating in our government. If I excepted any from extending this right, it would be from the instruments of tyranny in other countries, and not those who by their republicanism have rendered themselves obnoxious to tyrants. But when it is remembered that the bill only applies to a particular class of men, to whom three years are saved, and without which a residence of eight years will be necessary, I do hope that the house will so far indulge us as to pass the bill for the relief of this class of persons; for, however unimportant it may be to the eastern and southern states, in the middle states the mere consideration of labor is of the last importance in improving the value of their land; and I trust that gentlemen whose constituents cannot be injured by it, will suffer it to go into existence for the benefit of those states which will derive a great advantage from it.
Mr. Bacon observed that the subject had been ably discussed both in public and private, as well by those who were learned as by those who were unlearned. As every member must be ready to vote upon it, he hoped much time would not be spent in debate.
Mr. Davis wished the gentleman from Massachusetts would give
them example instead of precept. Had he done so he would have saved that time the lots of which he deplored. Indisposition having prevented him from attending the house or eight or ten days, he had not had an opportunity of opposing the progress of this bill. He was surprised at the sentiments of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smilie) and at the turn which this business had taken. A petition had been presented, and after examination on account of its insolent language had been refused to be committed. Afterwards similar petitions had been presented, which the house were about to treat in the same way; when they were informed that the exceptional language was not in them. How perilous so distant as the petitioners could in a few days have corrected their petitions and sent on others was most astonishing. Pardon me, said Mr. Davis, for saying the new petitions must have gone to press here, and the names of the petitioners have been transcribed. If so, we are now acting upon forged petitions; and immediate steps ought to be taken to protect us from so gross an imposition, by which the petitioners are represented to hold a different language from that which they meant to express.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania has told us that the facts stated in these petitions are true; and that the President had authority, under the alien law, to banish all Aliens. Will he say why he had this authority? It was given in consequence of their unceasing interference in the affairs of the government, and in consequence of their restless and riotous behaviour, that government thought it necessary to protect themselves from their impertinent interference. The law grew out of these circumstances.
The gentleman is now for opening the door still wider to this description of persons who have manifested themselves to be of the most turbulent and factious tempers, and who are constantly employed in disseminating their poison among the people. I verily believe that in less than five years from this time we shall be obliged to re-enact the law for requiring fourteen years residence before citizenship is conferred. I shall not, indeed, be surprised at our soon having a petition from the men to amend the constitution, and to admit an alien to be President of the United States.
At the request of these petitioners we are about to infract the constitution. The constitution says that Congress shall have power "to establish an uniform rule of naturalization." At the last session we passed a law on this subject containing four rules. The first rule prescribes that every applicant for admission to citizenship shall have declared on oath or affirmation three years at least before his admission that it was his intention to become a citizen. The bill on our table is to exempt a certain class of aliens from the operation of this rule. Is this right, equitable or constitutional? To one description of aliens you apply four rules, while to another description you apply but three. You thereby infract the constitution; and if this is not the meaning of it, I do not understand it. But on the sole ground of the pressure of other more important business, if other reasons were wanting, I should vote against the passage of the bill.
Mr. Dana called for the yeas and nays.
Mr. Goddard was not disposed to consume the time of the House; but is answer to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Bacon) he must be permitted to say it was the sincere object of gentlemen on that side to save time, they would evince their sincerity by not pressing on the House business against which there were reasonable objections. The gentleman from Pennsylvania tells us that this bill is not introduced on

The petitions in this debate referred to. All I know is derived from the gentleman himself, who informed us lately that the petitions he had offered were precisely similar to those which he had previously presented. Such too was the statement of another gentleman from Pennsylvania (Dr. Leib) who stated that the last petitions were precisely like the first, excepting the paragraph deemed objectionable, which had been stricken out; and that both petitions were signed by the same persons. Now, the objection made to the first petition again recurs. The House did refuse to commit the first petitions on account of the indecent expressions they contained. The House pronounced the language indecent and insolent. Gentlemen on both sides expressed the same sentiments, and he rejoined to hear it—The first petitions were not committed. The last were committed, as had been expressed by the gentleman from Massachusetts, to show the more marked disapprobation of the bill. But no sooner are they referred than a bill is uttered into the House. If it were proper to pass such a law it ought to be on petitions couched with more decency. I believe with the gentleman from Kentucky, that these petitions have not traversed four or five hundred miles and got back again. I believe they do not express the sense of the petitioners whose names are signed to them. For this reason I would not sanction them by passing this bill.
But there are reasons of greater force against the passage. This is the same Congress that has already acted upon the very petitions. Why depart from our ordinary and established course of proceeding in this case. At the last session similar petitions were acted upon, and no new evidence to change our minds is now offered.
The gentleman, however, from Pennsylvania says we are not averse to the prayer of these petitions because those who offer them have lived under a monarchy, but because they are republican too much. They are, Mr. speaker, republican too much. If to be the enemies of all regular government be republican, then I have no hesitation to say I disclaim the title.
Mr. Goodard concluded by saying that in every point of view in which he could consider the subject, as well on its own merits, as from a want of time, he thought the House would be justified in postponing it.
Mr. Davis hoped he would not be thought wasting in due respect to the age and logical talents of the gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. Bacon] even though he should refuse to relinquish his opinion and his right of discussion in consequence of that hon. gentleman's friendly admonition, an admonition which was probably intended to operate as a command. He thought if that gentleman was really disposed to economize the time of the House, he might do it more effectually by omitting to bring forward measures which were known to be disagreeable, measures that were not in themselves necessary and that were not expected to be acted upon, rather than by attempting to prevent gentlemen from expressing their objections to measures introduced as that bill had been.
He was not surprised to find the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Smith] warmly attached to the interest of the emigrants from Ireland:—He understood that the gentleman himself was from that country, and thought it extremely natural that he should feel an attachment to his countrymen. But he thought also that the very circumstance ought to caution the House against too readily admitting persons, who felt similar attachments, to a participation in the direction of our public affairs. He considered that partiality which the gentleman had manifested for the country of his birth as one of the strongest and most amiable of the propensities of the human mind, yet upon that floor he could wish to see those partialities circumscribed within the limits of the United States.
Mr. Leib said that the gentleman from Delaware had completely answered and refuted his own arguments; for if there were no aliens in the situation to be relieved by the bill, and no application had been made by them for the relief contemplated by it, his apprehensions can have no foundation of course, and the bill was no more than a dead letter. According to this gentleman's conception then, the fears of the gentleman from Connecticut must likewise be groundless, and all his anticipations of perjuries which would be committed by the aliens, should the bill pass, must prove as visionary as his argument; for where there existed no temptation for perjury, none certainly would be committed.
But there were many in this situation and they had applied for relief. He had presented memorials from a great number praying for the amendment to the naturalization law contemplated by the bill; the gentlemen from Maryland had likewise presented a memorial from the aliens in Baltimore to the same effect; it was, therefore, apparent, that many were aggrieved, and the bill provided a remedy.
The gentleman from Connecticut had been very liberal in his denunciations of aliens, he seemed to derive peculiar gratification from this indulgence of his feelings; but for his part, said Mr. Leib, he could not enter into that gentleman's feelings nor subscribe to his opinions. It was true, that in the state, which he had the honor to represent, there was a lawless banditti to whom the remarks of the gentleman from Connecticut would apply, who seemed, to regard neither laws nor morals and who had occasioned much trouble, vexation and anxiety to the state, but they were not aliens, but Connecticut intruders.
The gentleman from Delaware had said much in favour of the declaration called for by the existing law—what was it? Was there a magic in it, a kind of legerdemain, which by hocus pocus converted aliens suddenly into a fit subject for citizenship? what was its flight of hand process, that it gave to the alien an impromptu knowledge of our constitution and our laws? Did it possess an alchemical power, capable of an instantaneous transmutation of a base into a pure being? For his part he believed, that the residence required by law occasioned the force and later transmutation—it was this which gave the knowledge and feeling and gave the opportunity for the intercourse that amalgamated the aliens with us and gave them a common interest. It was the sweet standard by which to tell the desire for citizenship; it was action and not declaration, it was fact and not theory, he, therefore, felt more disposed to rely upon it, than upon the empty sound of declaration, which to the gentleman from Delaware appeared to be emphatic.
As to the inequality which gentlemen complained of, it had its existence in the present law, and not in the proposed modification. The existing law made a residence of five years necessary for the alien who arrived here after its passage and eight years for him who came among us after the enactment of the law of 1798; is far, therefore, from an inequality being introduced by this bill, that it was thereby removed, and all aliens who arrived here since 1798 were placed upon a footing. The law of 1798 made a residence of fourteen years necessary to citizenship, and a declaration by the alien of his intention to become a citizen five years before his admission, it cannot then be imputed to the alien as a neglect, that he had not declared his intention before the law of the last session passed, as only four years out of the first ten years probation had elapsed, and nine were given him by the law to prepare himself for this official and representative proceeding. Before a declaration before the period required by the law was an affair of hazard, it was a proscriptive which the alien made of himself, inasmuch as it announced his allegiance to the Executive, and thereby excluded him to transportation under the alien law.
The spirit, nay the letter of the law of the last session was in favor of the present bill, for five years only were the probationary term, its full condition was more a matter of form than of substance; in every point of view, therefore, he thought the bill ought to pass.
The question of postponement was then taken by Yeas and Nays—Yeas 40 Nays 42; as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Allston, Bayard, Boude, Cutler, Dana, Davenport, Davis, Elmer, Euliss, Goddard, Griswold, Grove, Hastings, Helms, Henderson, Hoge, Huger, Hunt, Mattoon, Morris, Mott, Nicholson, Perkins, Pister, Read, Shepard, J. G. Smith, J. Smith, N. Y. J. Smith, Stanley, Tenney, Thatcher, Tillinghast, J. Trigg, Upham, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Wadsworth, L. Williams, Wood—40.
NAYS—Messrs. Archer, Bacon, Bailey, Brown, Butler, Cabell, Clay, Clopton, Condit, Cuts, Dawson, Elmendorf, Fowler, Gregg, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Leib, Meivether, Mitchell, Moore, New, Newton, jun. Randolph, jun. Smilie, I. Smith, J. Smith of Vug. S. Smith, Southard, Scandford, Stanton, Stewart, Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, Van Horne, R. Williams, Winn, Wynns 42.
Mr. Griswold said he moved to recommit the bill to a select committee for two reasons; the first was because the bill repealed the fourth provision of the naturalization law that required that every applicant should renounce his allegiance to all foreign governments and declare his determination to become a citizen. One great object of that provision was that after the alien shall have made this solemn declaration it should be recorded in court; thus he places himself under the eye of every citizen as to his good behaviour; thus he calls upon the
people to bear testimony to his good character, and that he is worthy to become a citizen of the United States. In this hasty manner this provision ought not to be repealed. It is thought proper to repeal some of the other provisions, the declaration ought to be made for at least a month or a year preceding the admission to citizenship. But at the third reading of a bill it is impossible to amend it.
I have another view in this motion. In consequence of the suggestion of the gentleman from Kentucky, it is questionable whether there has not been some imposition on the House; whether the petitions laid on the table have not been forged. It is certainly very extraordinary that the same petition with the bill presented, with the exception of the objectionable paragraph, should come forward with so little delay from a distance of three or four hundred miles: I with the select committee, to whom the bill may be referred, to enquire whether this imposition will not warrant the House in not proceeding further until they know the petitions are genuine—I therefore move that the bill be referred to a select committee, instructed to enquire whether the petitions were in fact subscribed by the persons therein named.
Mr. Randolph hoped the question would be avoided.
The Speaker, according to a rule of the House, put the question on recommitting the bill to a select committee, which was lost—Yeas 38—Nays 42.
The question was then taken by yeas and nays on the passage of the bill, which was rejected Yeas 38—Nays 42; as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Archer, Bailey, Brent, Brown, Butler, Cabell, Clay, Clopton, Condit, Cuts, Dawson, Elmendorf, Fowler, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Leib, Meivether, Moore, Newton, jun. Smilie, I. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Stewart, Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, Van Horne, R. Williams, Winn and Wynns.
NAYS—Messrs. Allston, Bacon, Bayard, Boude, Cutler, Dana, Davenport, Davis, Elmer, Euliss, Goddard, Griswold, Grove, Hastings, Helms, Henderson, Hoge, Huger, Hunt, Mattoon, Morris, Mott, Nicholson, Perkins, Pister, Read, Shepard, J. G. Smith, J. Smith, (of N. York) J. Smith, (of Virginia) J. Smith, Stanley, Tenney, Thatcher, Tillinghast, J. Trigg, Upham, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Wadsworth, Williams, Woods.
Mr. Griswold wished to submit a motion which had grown out of the debate. He thought it proper that an enquiry should be instituted respecting the alteration of the petitions from certain aliens. He therefore moved the appointment of a committee to enquire whether the petitions from sundry aliens were in fact subscribed by the persons therein named.
Mr. Jackson hoped the House would not agree to take up this motion, as gentlemen appeared to have a will to procrastinate in order to frustrate a great deal of important business necessary to be transacted, he hoped they would not be indulged.
Mr. Griswold called for the yeas and nays.
Mr. Nicholson said the motion was extremely unselfish. He did not believe that a committee could make the enquiry in twelve months. How is it to be done? Is the committee to go to each individual named, or are they to call witnesses before them to prove his hand writing? He believed this the wildest scheme that had ever been imagined. For his own part he had examined the petitions—They appear to have been cut into two parts: the offensive parts have been cut out, and the names remain as at first. Whether the person who had done this was guilty of an offence he could not say: But he would say the offence was pardonable, as he had done nothing more than strike out what was offensive to the House. As it was impossible for any committee to make the enquiry—he hoped the resolution would not be taken up.
Mr. S. Smith said, if he were called before the committee he might find it a very difficult task to satisfy their enquiries. A certain petition had been presented to the House, which on account of its language they had refused to commit. About a week after a similar memorial was brought to him from Baltimore, with the offensive part cut out; and I said Mr. S. presented it as I received it. I supposed the memorialists had themselves cut it out. I received another memorial containing the offensive language. I did not think it my duty to present this memorial—I wrote to Baltimore, and received authority from the memorialists to strike out the offensive language. I did lose now, what do gentlemen want? Do they want to perplex the House, in the transaction of the public business? If they do, I hope their views will be frustrated.
Mr. Griswold. The course pursued by the gentleman from Maryland was correct. If he was instructed by the petitioners to vary their petitions, he was undoubtedly authorised to do so.
But I do not think the practice ought to be countenanced for members to vary petitions without special instruction—in order to make that palatable to the House which was not so when presented. Such a variation materially changes the petition, and though the same names may be preserved, they never can be considered as having been subscribed to the new petition. The taking a name from a letter and annexing it to a preliminary note would not make the note legal—it would be a forgery. So taking a name from an old, and annexing it to a new petition, is also a forgery. My object is to enquire whether any such thing has been done in this case. I repeat it, that if all the petitions presented have been altered in the same way that has been stated by the gentleman from Maryland, the procedure is correct. But if a different course has been pursued, if the petitions have been changed without authority, it is a course of proceeding which this House ought not to countenance. I do not know that the facts can be bad. It is probable, however, that what has been done has been done in this city; and so far facts will be in our reach. At any rate no injury can arise from appointing a select committee.
The Speaker said he had not, till this moment, attended to the new rule of the House that precluded all debate respecting the determining the priority of business.
Mr. Smilie. Is it not proper, when gentlemen are implicated in the remarks already made, that they should have an opportunity to explain? Mr. Smilie was about to proceed, when
The Speaker called to order, and said there could be no debate on deciding whether the resolution should then be taken up.
On which the question was taken, without further debate, or taking up Mr. Griswold's resolution, and decided in the negative—Yeas 33—Nays 49.
YEAS—Messrs. Bayard, Boude, Cutler, Davenport, Goddard, Griswold, B. Grove, Hastings, Helms, Henderson, Hoge, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Hoge, H. Hand, Holmes, Jackson, Meivether, Mitchell, Moore, Mott, New, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Randolph, jun. J. Smith, J. Smith, (of N. Y.) S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Stewart, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Van Horne, R. Williams, Winn, and Wynns.
NAYS—Messrs. Allston, Archer, Bacon, Bailey, Brown, Butler, Cabell, Clay, Clopton, Condit, Cuts, Dawson, Elmendorf, Elmer, Euliss, Fowler, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Hoge, H. Hand, Holmes, Jackson, Meivether, Mitchell, Moore, Mott, New, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Randolph, jun. J. Smith, J. Smith, (of N. Y.) S. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Stewart, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Van Horne, R. Williams, Winn, and Wynns.
It is here proper to add the remarks which fell from Messrs. Smilie and Leib on this subject on the second of March following.
March 2.
Mr. Smilie—The manner in which I have conducted myself as a member of this House is known to every gentleman. But if they should judge of my conduct by a paragraph which appeared on Monday last, in a paper published in this district, they would certainly conceive that I ought not to have a seat in this House. In order that the thing may be understood, I will read the paragraph to which I allude. (Here he read a paragraph which appeared in the Washington Federalist.)
As to all the speeches about my not being an American, I care nothing about it. I have never known that it was a crime not to be born in America. But after having been forty years in the country, I think it is too much to be called a foreigner. But say, to be charged with direct forgery, a crime so disgraceful, is more than I deserve. It is founded on the supposed circumstance of my having endeavored to introduce certain petitions to the House which had been refused, on account of some offensive expressions, and that I had been concerned in taking out these offensive parts. A little recollection will convince gentlemen that I had no concern with them. The first petitions that I presented from Chester county, the House refused to act upon; when I presented the second petitions, I said expressly, that they were similar to those presented before, and that I should move no order upon them. But in order to put the matter beyond all doubt, here are the petitions themselves. I shall lay them on the table, and if any gentleman has doubts he can satisfy himself, that they have nothing to do with those which were altered. The gentleman from Maryland, [Mr. S. Smith] explained the matter to the satisfaction of the gentleman from Connecticut, [Mr. Griswold.]
I do not make this as a complaint to the House, but I mention it as an explanation of my own conduct.
Mr. Leib—The facts relating to the petition which I presented from Carlisle county, are well known. The House refused to act upon them. Some time afterwards, I presented a number more with the exceptionable passages taken out. The fact was this—the peti-
tions were sent to two gentlemen then in the city of Washington, who had been appointed a committee to act in behalf of these aliens. One was Mr. Clay, who has been elected as a representative, to serve in the next Congress from Pennsylvania, the other was Mr. Duane. They took such order upon them as they thought proper. They were altered, and in this form I presented them to the House; and I felt myself authorised to do it. If any gentleman chooses to make an alteration in a petition, which does not alter the prayer of it, to whom is it responsible? Is he responsible to this House, or to the person who has entrusted him as an agent to present it. In this case, would he be responsible to the House, or to the aliens who were concerned? But I did not take it on myself, to do it myself, but took it to the authorised committee, who made the alterations.
LEHIGH NAVIGATION. LOTTERY. SECOND CLASS.
Five thousand dollars the highest prize!
THIS Lottery will positively commence drawing at the city of Philadelphia, on the first Monday of September next.
The prizes will be paid thirty days after its conclusion, of which public notice will be given. Such as are not demanded within twelve months shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Navigation.
The Managers depend principally upon the proceeds of this Lottery for finishing the Navigation of the Lehigh. This will open an intercourse by water to Philadelphia of above four hundred miles, including only twelve and an half miles portage near its conjunction with the Schuylkill at Wilkes-Barre, thereby forming a new source of trade, affording a plentiful supply of coal, lumber, &c. the advantages of which will be immense; and an easy conveyance to the owners of lands and farms in the vicinity by which they can send their produce to market.
Tickets may now be had at five dollars of George Taylor, jun. No. 67 William Blackburn, 117, Chestnut Street. Edward Stowe, 73. James Greenworth, 34.
March 15, 1803.
   SCHEME.     1 Prize of 5000 dolls. viz 5000   20 shares stock 2000 2000   1 two thousand dollars 2000   2 one thousand dollars 2000   6 five hundred dollars 3000   6 three hundred dollars 1800   6 two hundred dollars 1200   15 one hundred dollars 1500   20 fifty dollars 1000   75 twenty dollars 1500   1500 six dollars 10800   1st down number on the eighth day 600   1st do. twelfth 600   1st do. twentieth 1000   1st do. thirtieth 1000   1st do. thirty fifth 1000   1st do. last day 1000   35,000  
1938 prizes, 5062 blanks, 7000 tickets, at five dollars each, is 35,000.
The prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum.
THEO. HOLT
Has for sale, at his Nursery Garden, Eastern Branch,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
Which he has imported from London, per ship Sheppard, to Norfolk, and others of his own saving—consisting of
 FRANK PEAS, very Early do. White Spanish do.  Early Charlton do. Early Scarlet Radish.  Dwarf Marrowfat do. Mixed do.  Large Marrowfat do. Spanish do.  Dwarf Prussian do. White Turnip do.  Dwarf Union do. Long Prickly Cucumber.  Dwarf Pringle do. Green Turkey do.  Large Windsor Beans. Turkey Longpod do.  Deacon Bunch do. Nuffield, Parley.  Long do. Spinage.  Saddlepiece do. Red Beet.  Early York Cabbage. Early Horn Carrot.  Early Buttercup do. Long Orange do.  Early Sugarval do. Large Parisian.  Large Drumhead do. Long Lettuce.  Green Savoy do. Brown Dutch do.  Red Pickling do. Mixed do many sorts.  Scotch Kale. Solid Celery.  Bunch sorts mixed. Radish.  Early Cauliflower. White Asparagus.  Late do. Common.  Early Dutch Turnip. Saltic, &c. &c. &c. 
A variety of different kinds of Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Flower Seeds, Garden Hoes and Rakes, various sizes; imported Roots of fine Mixed Tulips, Double Hyacinth, Double Jonquils, Crown Imperials, Double Snow Drops, Acetimonites, Persian Ranunculus, Persian Iris, Crocuses, &c. A quantity of Lombardy Poplars, proper size for planting.
Washington, Jan. 21, 1803. 2wtf
NOTICE.
It is mutually agreed by the subscribers, that from and after this date the partnership that has heretofore subsisted between us, be dissolved.
ROBERT MILLER, JOHN DOUGLAS.
April 13

Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, March 2.
(From the Moniteur.)
A person by the name of Pelletier has been found guilty, before a Court of Justice, at London, of printing and publishing some wretched libels against the First Consul. It is not easy to imagine why the English Ministry should affect to make this a matter of such éclat.
As it has been laid in the English Newspapers, that the trial was instituted at the demand of the French Government, and that the French Ambassador was even in the Court when the Jury gave their verdict; we have authority to deny that any such things ever took place. The First Consul was even ignorant of the existence of Pelletier's libels, till they came to his knowledge in the public accounts of the proceedings at this trial.
All the civilized nations of Europe, have, in the system of their mutual relations and dependencies, certain reciprocal duties to fulfil, which they ought to respect so much the more, because a different conduct, which fails not to have an unhappy effect in their particular, could tend only to restore the reign of barbarism and anarchy.
It is, therefore, not easy to imagine, what interest England can have to encourage and authorise all those scoundrels of infamy, which the libellers of that country are incessantly propagating; as little easy is it to imagine, why it should afford protection to the French libellers who settled there during the war, as to conceive what useful purpose could be answered by a proceeding of such pomp and ostentation.
The Alien Bill gives power to the English Ministry to expel strangers out of that country at pleasure. That power the Ministry largely avails itself of, about twenty Frenchmen, who lived in settled residence, and were well known in England, have been, without any formality, sent out of that country. Within the last few days Citizen Boncarrere, a Chief of Battalion of the national guard at Paris, being at London, to protest a suit at law, and having his wife there sick, received orders to quit the country in forty-eight hours.
We know others who, after a residence of thirty years in London, have been sent out of the country with equal abruptness and rigour. To what purpose, then, drag, with ostentation, before respectable Courts, foreign libellers who are only such, as naturally arise in the end of any great political commotion. If Lord Pelham's under Secretaries should only hint to them not to write, they must, per force, obey. Should they not, they might, under the Alien Bill, be sent out of the kingdom.
The King of England owes it to his personal dignity, and to the honor of the nation, to put an end to the outrages of his subjects against a neighbouring Government and Nation with which he is at peace, and to which he gives the pre-eminence of an Ambassador not less exalted in rank than amiable and respectable in his personal qualities.
Yet it is to be acknowledged, that these proceedings, however unfair in other respects, have afforded an occasion to the Judges who presided at the trial, to evince, by their wisdom and impartiality, that they are truly worthy to administer justice in a nation so enlightened, and estimable in so many respects.
Boston, April 14.
FROM PARIS FEB. 14.
"It is scarcely possible to furnish you with news or entertainment in the present state of this capital. The mortality by which it is desolated may be said almost to exceed the bounds of credibility. Within the last ten days I have been assured from an official quarter, the number of interments has amounted to 400 per diem on the average, or 4000 in the whole of that term. Several persons distinguished for their birth or their character are upon this funeral list. St. Lambert, who was distinguished by the title of the Thompson of France; Callot, the Poet,—the author of Gil Arrache Parlant; La Harpe, who held high in the political world, and who formerly read lectures in London on Belles Lettres; Lalande, the celebrated astronomer; and the Abbé Delille, a poet of refulgent merit, have already dropped into the tomb, or are given over by their physicians within that short period. Every family is in mourning, and there is scarcely one individual in ten who has not been in some degree attacked. What is extremely singular is that the strangers in Paris have almost wholly escaped this desperate contagion.
"In the midst of this calamitous scene, the raëtic gaiety or rather the insensibility of the lower order of the Parisians, has not failed to develop itself as usual. They have given to the disorder the title of La Grippe; it has under this title been made the sad burthen of a merry song! The ballad singers have their audiences in every street, and it is no uncommon thing to see whilst frequent hearties blacken all the way,"
the mob divide itself, in order to suffer the melancholy procession to pass, and again to form themselves in groupes to hear the mawkish plaisanteries of their favorite ballads! Even those of a higher order partake in some degree of this spirit and temper. I was speaking but yesterday to a Parisian of some distinction, on this subject, and remarked with some surprise, that foreigners had so singularly escaped from the distemper. His answer was curious—'La Révolution desoit-il nous a rendu si egoistes que nous gardons pour nous jusqu'à La Grippe!' The revolution, he, has rendered us so selfish, that we keep everything to ourselves, even La Grippe."
POLITICAL REVIEW.
From the London Oracle of Feb. 1. Now that Europe enjoys, [by the killing of Providence] some respite a breathing time at least, from the dreadful work of carnage, and the destruction of the human species, the eyes of every politician are attracted to St. Domingo, now almost the only Theatre of war. This Island presents circumstances of peculiar interest to those, who look with philosophic and expanded views upon the great event and changes which take place upon the Globe. This is an Island favored by nature, more perhaps, than any other which has raised above the Ocean. In size, it is not much inferior to England, but in fertility of soil, incomparably superior. To any person who is acquainted with the riches, which its soil and climate produce, we will appear to state it very much within bounds, when we say, that upon an average one acre of ground in St. Domingo is capable of producing at least three times as much to the general flock, as one acre in England; and as produce and population nearly keep pace, we may therefore assert that St. Domingo is capable of containing a much greater number of inhabitants than Great Britain herself. Its plains are the most productive and fertile which are known upon the earth, and its mountains, if we believe the histories of its first conquerors, are rich in precious mines—Such is Saint Domingo by nature; we have now to consider what it has suffered from Europe.—It was unfortunately the first country of the Western World discovered by Columbus, and by him surrendered to European avarice, to European cruelty. When he discovered it, the Spanish historians say (and farsly they have no want in exaggerating the truth) that it contained a population of several millions, rich and happy. The Mines, which since the discovery of Mexico and Peru have been abandoned, were then an abundant source of wealth. How has this fine Island since suffered in the hands of barbarians, who amidst the destruction and ruin of every thing which forms a nation, or which gives pleasure to the philanthropic bosom, have still the effrontery to call themselves the only civilized people on earth!—The cruelties which were exercised on the original natives of St. Domingo by the Spaniards, with the extirpation of their race, are related by their own historians, by the bison Chistopa himself who was an eye witness. Hitherto it has been the fashion to cry out when speaking upon this subject, it is impossible! the humanity and religion of the good Bishop prejudiced his mind: no nation could be so wicked as to extirpate, in cold blood, the inhabitants of a great country.—Blush hypocritical and pretended refineries of the 19th century! This age, forsooth, is too enlightened to commit such horrors as the Bishop de Chupa has related, respecting the extirpation of the original natives.
Mark the conduct of its present sovereigns! As the Spaniards in former times, coolly calculated, that it was more to their advantage to extirpate the original natives, and substitute negro slaves in their place; so certain great men in France have now calculated, that it is better to extirpate the negro population, and substitute a French population in its place. Is evidence wanting of this disposition? The last American papers have told us of 2000 doubtful negroes at the Cape being deported into the sea.
When such is the acknowledged system of carrying on a war, it is in vain for us to pretend that the humanity of the 19th century is much greater than the humanity of those nations which the Europeans have extirpated as Cannibals. Without therefore pretending to give a name to that total absence of the feelings of humanity, which allows a strong and conquering nation, in its rage for colonization, to cut down a people with as little concern as they would cut down a wood, we shall adventure a speculation on the consequence of the present conduct of the French with respect to the island of St. Domingo.
The expedition which was sent from France last year for the reduction of that island, was extremely well planned. The troops arrived there by the beginning of February, and had two months of mild weather to push their attack against the army of Toussaint, which were sufficient to drive the negro armies completely out of the field. If any conspiratorial scheme could then have been
devised, there is no doubt but the colony of St. Domingo would have returned completely into the possession of France, and soon regained its original splendour & importance. This however could not satisfy the rulers of France: Unabled to resist, they wished to place the negroes nearly in their former state of slavery. This could never be acquiesced in by men who had some knowledge of military discipline, and inaccessable mountains to retire to. The war recommenced, and a summer campaign in St. Domingo was found to be destructive to the French army. The negroes had then no occasion to use the sword, the climate destroyed the invading army. It is necessary to consider the event of the last campaign in St. Domingo to form a proper judgement of the probable results of the next campaign.
In a letter from Havre, we are told of very great force being destined to this island; but it must always be remembered that the average passage to St. Domingo, is at least two months, and that those troops which do not arrive before the month of April, cannot pretend to act offensively. It is of no consequence, whether their number be ten thousand or fifty thousand, no European coalition can bear a summer campaign among the West-Indian Moroes. The army, even when lying full at the Cape, must encounter, what is still more terrible than the sword, the dreadful malady of the country. But even suppose it were possible, for the French government, by sending legion after legion & army after army, to excipate the negro population of the island, let us now calculate what mighty advantages it would derive from this conquest. In order to extirpate 400,000 black men, women and children, which are now upon the island it would probably cost them an equal number of Frenchmen, which would certainly be paying a very high price for the island of St. Domingo. Suppose again, that the French government is willing to purchase it on those terms, how many years must pass away, what capital must be expended, before St. Domingo shall recover the importance it held as a Colony before the Revolution? If it be intended to cultivate it by Frenchmen instead of slaves, who has calculated the millions that will fall before that sickness, by which nature seems to have defended this country against European crimes? Will the French Empire gain by the conquest, or will the value of St. Domingo repay the purchase of it.
Columbian Library.
At a meeting of the Shareholders of the Columbian Library on Saturday last, Stephen B. Eitch, Joseph Moore, Thomas Turner, John Craven, Francis Lowndes, jun. and Adam King, were chosen directors for the ensuing year.
Resolved, 'that the price of shares to new subscribers be hereafter, at the rate of 15 dollars a share; and that all sums heretofore subscribed for, and on which there are arrearages due prior to the 1st day of January last, be forfeited, unless the said arrearages be paid on or before the first day of August next; and it is hereby decided to be the duty of the Librarian, to collect and enter as forfeited, all the arrearages on which the arrearages shall not be paid as aforesaid.'
Resolved also, that the annual payment be two dollars for the present year.
Extract from the minutes.
DAVID WILEY, Sec'y.
It may be worthy of notice, that all who have ever been shareholders in the Library, and have not transferred them, will still be entitled to them, upon paying of the arrearages, as above; and a considerable number of new books have been provided within the last year; that the support and encouragement of the institution may be both honorable and useful that the Library is kept open for the delivery and return of books every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from 3 o'clock till sundown—that every share is entitled to two books at one time, and may keep them out fourteen days—that other persons may have equal access to the books with the Shareholders, on paying, in advance, for one year, four dollars, for one quarter of a year, one and an half dollars; and for one month, half a dollar giving competent security for the return of the books.
The Books are kept in an apartment of the Columbian Academy.
George-Town, pul r. cost tawtIRA
I will sell on reasonable terms ten or fifteen LOTS OF LAND, lying from a quarter to four miles from George-town; those lots in wood, and will contain from 5 to 20 acres, as may suit the purchaser.—Three Lots in the city of Washington, in a desirable situation, to which a good title will be given.
J. THRELKELD. April 4.
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY,
Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND, and every other species of DEED or INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, titles investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell.
N. B. Herty's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 1 vol. for sale at the above office.
City of Washington, April 1st 1803. 1wtf
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, APRIL 25.
(Copy.)
THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
The Citizen Gerard Cazeaux, having produced to me his Commission as Vice Commissary of Commercial Relations of the French Republic for Portsmouth, in the State of New Hampshire, I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him to be entitled to exercise such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to the similar agents of the most favored nations.
In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the City of Washington, the 5th day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three; and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-seventh.
TH. JEFFERSON.
By the President.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
VIRGINIA ELLECTION
for Representatives in Congress. Shenandoah County. General John Smith—652, unani-
mous. One of the voters declared in an audible voice that he was for K. g. George, and his vote was so entered on the poll books.
Table with 3 columns: County, Candidate, Votes. Rows include Jefferson County, James Stephenson, fed. 222; G. B. Sprigg, rep. 191; Hardy County, Mr. Vaumette, 259; David Haines, 86; James City, Samuel Bassett, 151; Thomas Griffith, 42; New Kent County, John Clifton, 155; James Ruff, 65; Caroline County, Col. New, 327; Col. Taylor, 169; Both republican.
In Brunswick District, the candidates are C. L. Thomas, G. B. Sprigg and D. Rich and Field. In the county of Mecklenburg the latter, we hear, obtained a majority of upwards of 100; but in Lunenburg Col. G. B. Sprigg had to large a number of votes as to give him a majority of three in those two counties: It therefore rests with the county of Brunswick, where no doubt great exertion will be made by the friends of each candidate, who are both residents of that county.
The Trustees of the College of New-Jersey, at their stated meeting held at Princeton on the 13th inst. conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Bushrod Washington, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the United States.
From the Sciotto Gazette.
The civil obligations under which our country is found to Mr. Jefferson, entitle him to our highest honors. To vindicate his character should be our delight. To give him support should be our ambition. To secure success to the principles of his administration should be our patriotism. Light is bursting from the clouds which have been cast around him. Interest with her numerous votaries can repute on his favor. Liberty acknowledges him her son, and hope with all her children approaches to bless him. Let his name be precious on our lips, and gratitude rule in our hearts. Let confidence inspire our joys, and while industry, and all the virtues, provide all that we love, let us approach Heaven with reverence to acknowledge that he gave us a Jefferson, the guardian of our freedom and the favor of his country.
In the matter of Frederick Conrad, A BANKRUPT.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the said bankrupt, that his final discharge will be allowed by the Judge on Wednesday the 27th day of April, instant, between the hours of 9 and 11 o'clock, A. M. at Steele's Hotel, in the city of Washington, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary by the said creditors, or some of them. By order of the Hon. W. CRANCH, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, CIA. April 15. 1w2w
Came to the subscriber's plantation the 23d of March, a Bay Horse, about thirteen and a half hands high, appears to be about twenty years old this Spring, he has some white spots on his back; the owner is desired to come, prove his property pay charges and take him away.
WILLIAM MULLIKIN. April 10, 1803. 3t
Valuable Medicines.
The Public are respectfully informed that LEE & Co. and the Agents of their appointments, will in future keep a constant supply of the following Medicines, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR;
A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To Parents who may have Children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
THIS disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorders to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Mr. Charles Myers, Hampstead Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously ill-disposed, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, informed that his recovery appeared doubtful. His complaints, which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned therefrom, yielded little, but he progressed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom rapidly subsided. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints, and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength which he has for upwards of 2 years past enjoyed without interruption.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever coughs, colds, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with torments and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Alijah Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir, of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago. He wrestled with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper; he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard Street, was greatly relieved of an asthmatic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir—and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balm of Gilead, Chocobo's cough drop, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing.
Sold only in Columbia District, S. Bishop, Bookseller, Alexandria; Drs. John Ott, Druggist, George Town; and Ragine and Conrad, Booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington. Feb. 2. 1aw12t.
MECHANICS HALL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, on the Causeway in George Town, at the sign of the Golden Square and Compass, for the accommodation of Travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall.
All those who do not think themselves above a mechanic, will find it their interest to call on him, as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to keep a supply of the best of every article in his line of business. Having several genteel rooms, with fire places in each, parties on business can have private rooms. Oyster suppers which in season will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also newspapers of different politics, regularly filed in the bar room.
He also keeps a small assortment of GROCERIES, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant,
ANDREW McDONALD.
A few genteel persons may be accommodated on moderate terms with boarding by the week, month or year.
A Woman, well acquainted with cooking, and of good character, is wanted, to whom liberal wages will be given. March 18. 1awtf
NOTICE.
Will be exposed to Public Sale, on the premises, at 12 o'clock on Wednesday, 27th April.
A two story brick Dwelling House, situated on square No. 432, opposite the centre market-house, Pennsylvania avenue—in virtue of powers in us vested by certain articles of agreement executed between John Harrison, the present proprietor, and Samuel Baker, and assigned to us for a certain consideration by the said Baker.
BRIDGOWN & BYUS. City of Washington, April 6. 3w1w

PROPOSALS
FOR CARRYING THE Mails of the United States On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the General Post- Office in Washington City, until the 1st day of July next, (1803) in- clusive.
IN OHIO.
 133. From Steubenville by Brooke's h to W. Liberty in Virginia once a week—Leave Steubenville every Saturday at 1 p m, and arrive at W. Liberty by 7 p m.  134. From Zanesville to Marietta once in two weeks—Leave Zanesville every other Thursday at 5 a m, & arrive at Marietta on Friday at 6 p m. Leave Marietta every other Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Zanesville by 6 p m.  135. From Marietta by Middletown to Chillicothe once a week—Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Chillicothe on Thursday by 6 p m—Leave Chillicothe every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Marietta on Monday by 6 p m.  136. From Brown's roads by New Market, Williamburg and Columbia to Cincinnati once a week—Leave Brown's roads every Saturday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 4 p m—Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Brown's roads on Wednesday by 6 p m.  137. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Franklin, Dayton, Sciotoville, Lower Piquetown, Lovam's, Old Fort on St. Mary's, Ottawatomie, Ft. Defiance, Fort Miami and Rasin River to Detroit, once in two weeks—Leave Cincinnati every other Tuesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Detroit the next Monday week by 4 p m—Returning—Leave Detroit every other Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cincinnati the next Monday week by 4 p m. 
IN KENTUCKY.
 138. From Lexington by Winchester, Montgomery c. h. and Fleming c. h. to Washington once a week—Leave Lexington every Wednesday at 8 a m, and arrive at Washington on Friday by noon—Leave Washington every Friday at 3 p m, & arrive at Lexington on Tuesday by 7 p m.  139. From Frankfort by Georgetown, Covington, Pouldeton c. h. and Campbell c. h. to Cincinnati once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Cincinnati once a week—Leave Cincinnati every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Frankfort on Monday by 10 a m.  140. From Frankfort by Shelbyville, Linnville and Shepherdsville to Brad- town once a week—Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 9 a m, and arrive at Shelbyville by 3 p m—Leave Shelbyville in half an hour, and arrive at Linnville on Wednesday by 3 p m—Leave Linnville on Thursday at 6 p m, and arrive at Brad- town on Friday by 11 a m—Returning—Leave Brad- town every Friday by 1 p m, and arrive at Linnville on Saturday by 6 p m—Leave Linnville on Sunday at noon, and arrive at Shel- byville on Monday by 11 a m—Leave Shelbyville at noon, and arrive at Linnville by 6 p m.  141. From Shelbyville by Middleburg, Bardstown, Belfryburg, and Hardin c. h. to Brackenridge c. h. once a week—Leave Shelbyville every Tuesday at 3 p m, and arrive at Brackenridge c. h. on Friday by 11 a m—Leave Brackenridge c. h. on Friday at 1 p m, and arrive at Shelbyville on Monday by 11 a m.  142. From Brackenridge c. h. by Hartford, Russellville, and Springfield to Nashville Tn. once a week—Leave Brackenridge c. h. every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Nashville on Monday by 6 p m—Leave Nashville every Tues- day at 5 a m, and arrive at Brackenridge c. h. on Friday by 10 a m.  143. From Hartford by Henderson- ton, Hardin, Eddyville, Eddyville, and Smithland to Fort M'Kee once in two weeks—Leave Hartford every other Saturday at noon, and arrive at Fort M'Kee the next Thursday by 10 a m. Returning—Leave Fort M'Kee same day at 2 p m, and arrive at Hartford the next Tuesday by noon.  144. From Hartford by Vienna to Muhlensburg c. h. once in two weeks—Leave Hartford every other Saturday at noon, and arrive at Muhlensburg c. h. on Sunday by 6 p m. Returning—Leave Muhlensburg c. h. every other Monday at 8 a m, and arrive at Hartford on Tuesday at 1 p m.  145. From Russellville by Davisburg, Christian c. h. and Eddy Grove to Eddyville, once in two weeks—Leave Russellville every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Eddyville on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Eddyville every other Wednesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Russellville on Thursday by 6 p m.  146. From Russellville by Bowling- Green and Glasgow to Green c. h. once in two weeks—Leave Russellville every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Green c. h. on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Green c. h. every other Wednesday at 
2 p m, and arrive at Russellville on Fri- day by 6 p m.  147. From Frankfort by Harrodsburg, Danville, Lancaster, Stanford and Pu- laski c. h. to Wayne c. h. once a week—Leave Frankfort every Friday at 3 p m, and arrive at Wayne c. h. the next Monday by 10 a m. Leave Wayne c. h. every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Frankfort on Friday by 10 a m.  148. From Danville by Springfield to Beardstown once a week—Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Beardstown by 6 p m. Leave Beardstown every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Danville by 6 p m.
INDIANA TERRITORY.
 149. From Louisville to Vincennes once a week—Leave Louisville every Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Vin- cennes on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Vincennes on Sunday by 6 a m, and arrive at Louisville on Tuesday by 6 p m.  150. From Vincennes by Kaskaskia, St. Phillips and Prairies du Rochers to Cahokia once in two weeks—Leave Vincennes every other Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cahokia the next Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Cahokia every other Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Vincen- nes the next Saturday by 6 p m. 
NOTES.
 The Postmaster General may expe- dite the mails and alter the times of ar- rival and departure at any time dur- ing the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be oc- casioned thereby.  Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is spe- cified.  For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in ar- riving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue un- til the departure of any depend- ing mail, whereby the mails delivered for such de- pending mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be in- curred.  Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any per- son 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 for what sum without that emolument.  Should any person making propo- sals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the altera- tions desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.  Persons making proposals are de- sired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August, and November, one-fourth after the expiration of each quarter.  No other than a free white per- son shall be employed to convey the mail.  Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.  The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three fail- ures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.  Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will per- form the service for one year, and at what price for two years.  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 one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General. 
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General.
General Post Office Washington City April 4th, 1803.
CARVING & GILDING.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general he has commenced the above business on the Penn- sylvania Avenue a few doors east of Mr. Mor- rin's Tavern, where all kinds of looking glass and picture frames window and bed corners, geradeoles, brackets, &c. &c. may be had on the shortest notice, he flatters himself by constant attention to give general satisfaction to those who may please to favour him with their or- der.
ISAAC COOPER.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR. HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloth's and Cambric's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; hand- some NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803. tf.
WANTED,
One or two Boys to learn the BOOT and SHOE-MAKING Business—Apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George-Town, Jan. 19, 1803. tf.
FOR SALE,
One half of the valuable Tracts of LAND, in Stafford county, called Bell Plains and Hickory Bottom, late the pro- perty and residence of George Lea Waugh, deceased. Upon the land are an excellent dwelling house, with four rooms on each floor, and passage; a large barn, kitchen, dairy and smoke house, bounded on one side by Potomac creek, which is an excellent fish- ery, and abundance of wild fowl in the sea- son. This land will be sold altogether, or in lots, as may best suit the purchaser. Any person desirous of viewing it, will be shown Bell Plains, by applying to Mr. Carey Sel- den, who lives conveniently, and the Hickory Bottom tract by Mr. John Sweetman, who can also show all the lines.
If this land is not disposed of by private sale, it will be set up to the highest bidder, at Mr. Rhea's tavern in Frederickburg, on Friday the 6th day of May next, where a fair will be shown to those who wish to pur- chase.
Two thirds of the purchase money must be paid down. Twelve months credit will be given for the balance, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date. For other particulars apply to the sub- scriber, who is authorised by the devisees to bargain for the same. GAWIN CORBIN TURBERVILLE. King George county, Doegg. April 8. em-M6.
WANTED.
A man servant to hire by the month or year in a small family, he must be a good horse servant—and understand driv- ing a carriage to such person with good recommendation (and none else need apply) very liberal wages will be given, apply at this office. April 19, 1803. 3t.
STRAY COW.
STRAYED from the subscriber, this morn- ing, a brindle COW, heavy with calf, the left horn broken off, which is tied up with canvas, two horn legs white, as high as the ham, a small piece cut off one of her ears. Whoever will deliver said Cow to the subscri- ber, shall be liberally rewarded. THOMAS CULLIN, At the Navy Yard. April 13. 3t.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morrin's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILD- ING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reason- able terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 18. cpst.
Tan-Bark Wanted.
THE subscribers want to purchase a quan- tity of TAN-BARK, for which they will give from six to eight dollars a cord. CHRISTIAN KURIZ, THOMAS HYDE, BAKER & DAWSON. George Town, April 6. cost.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. PICHON. Likewise, THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. SAMUEL H. SMITH, Printer, on the Penn- sylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
Ten Dollars Reward.
ST. LEON or Streyed, on Saturday night last, from Mr. Queen's plantation, a bay COLT, three years old, about 13 hands high, black mane and tail, and has a Jack stripe down his rump. Whoever will bring the said horse to Mr. DOUGHERTY's Tavern, Blan- denburg, shall be paid the above reward, and all reasonable expenses. April 13. cpst.
JUST COME TO HAND,
AND FOR SALE AT RAPINE, CONRAD & CO.'S BOOK STORE, New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol,
A Prospect of exterminating the Small-Pox, being a narrative of facts con- cerning the progress of the new inocula- tion in America; together with practical observa- tions on the local appearance, symptoms, and mode of treating the King Pox; including some letters to the author, from some distinguished characters—By Benjamin Waterhouse, M.D. professor of the theory and practice of medi- cine in the University of Cambridge—Price One Dollar. R. C. & Co. have always on hand a good assortment of MEDICAL BOOKS, which they will sell at very moderate prices. April 4. M&F6t.
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an el- egant assortment of the best quality Super- fine Cloths, Cambric's, Silk florin velvet, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & figured Marcellus, Swandowns, Toilingnettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. Will, 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, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
LEBOO
WILL cover the ensuing season, to com- mence the first day of April, and end on the last day of June, on Mondays and Tuesdays at Queen Anne's; Wednesdays and Thursdays at the farm of the subscriber, and Fridays and Saturdays at Bladenburg; at the rate of 16 dollars per Mare, cash, and half a dollar to the groom; the money to the groom to be sent with the mare, and a note for the balance, with the assumption or Messrs. Clagett or Hodges, of Queen Anne, or Messrs. Lovendes or Bruce, of Bladenburg, payable on the first day of December next, will be re- ceived.
Leboo is eight years old, a fine bright bay, 15 hands three inches high, a flat and two white feet. He has proven himself both a sire and good foal-getter, having covered at four years old 25 mares, all of whom proved with foal; the colts are equal in size and beauty, to any in the part of the country, and except in two instances, they were a like as to colour. At four years old Leboo won the colt's purse at Annapolis; on the next day he won the City purse, and on the third day he won a purse in Prince George's county, immediately after having travelled upwards of 30 miles. The next Spring, at 5 years old, he won the first day's purse at Canton; the fall after he run against Mr. Tayloe's Levitha at Alexan- dria, one heat, was lame and drew; a few days after he won the first day's purse at Go- van's town. At 6 years old he won the first day's purse at Canton; the fall after he won the purse again at Canton; the jockey club purse at Govan's town, the purse at Frederick- town, and the city of Washington; turning nine miles, by mistake, at the last mentioned place, beating Mr. Tayloe's Levitha. At seven years old he received a forfeit of 900 dollars at Haver-de-Grafs, proceeded on to German town, won the first heat, afterwards fell lame, and was best by Gen. Ridgely's Hambletonian, whom he had beaten three times be- fore.
Leboo was got by High Plier, his blood and figure equal to that of any other horse, and his pedigree may be seen by applying to the subscriber.
OSBORN SPRIGG. Prince George's County, March 28. tf.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A two story frame House and Lot, in square 735 (situate near the Capitol) at present occupied by John C. Dixon. Pos- session may be had the first day of May next. For terms apply to ALEXANDER MCCOMICK, East Capitol Street. April 4. cpst.
NOTICE.
In the matter of JOHN JACK, Bank- rupt. THE subscriber being appointed Assignee of the Estate and effects of JOHN JACK Bankrupt. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment otherwise legal steps will be indis- criminately taken to compel them. RICHARD FORREST, Assignee. January 26. tf.
Ad persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber,
are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWITT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washing- ton, who are authorised, in any time, to ad- just and settle the same; and all persons in- debted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf.
Charlotte-Hall School.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Trustees will set up on the 2d Monday in May, to the lowest bid- der, the building of a house at Charlotte- Hall for the residence of the Principal; agree- ing to a plan which will then be submitted. An advance of one-half the cash will be made to the undertaker, upon giving bond and security to be approved of by the Board of Trustees. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Regr March 19, 1803. cp 2m in m
Carpenters and Labourers Wanted.
WANTED to work on the Bridge over the eastern Branch of Potomac, a number of rough Carpenters, also a number of labourers by the month, to whom employment will be given during the whole of the summer. Their wages will be paid monthly, and the best prices will be given. Application to be made to the Subscriber. WILLIAM BRENT, Treasurer of the Eastern Branch Bridge Company April 18th. cp 3w.
IN CHANCERY April 5, 1803.
ON application to the Chancellor by pe- tition in writing of John Thomas, the third of Montgomery County, praying the benefit of the act for the relief of indigent insolvent debtors passed at the last session on the terms therein mentioned, and a schedule of his pro- perty and a list of his creditors on oath being annexed to his petition and the Chancellor be- ing satisfied by competent testimony that the said John Thomas the third has resided in the State of Maryland, the two last years pre- ceding the passage of the said act. It is there- upon adjudged and ordered that the said John Thomas the third by causing a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligen- cer during the present month, give notice to his creditors to appear in the Chancery Office at ten o'clock on the tenth day of May next, for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit on the said Thomas's then and there taking the oath by the said act requi- red for delivering up his property. True Copy. Tell, SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD. 3w. R. C. G.
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co.
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, Washington's Reports of cases argued and de- termined in the court of appeals of Virginia—Price 6 dollars. An address to the government of the United States, on the cession of Louisiana, second edition—Price 25 cents. Monroe's Embassy, in relation to our claims to the navigation of the Mississippi—Price 25 cents. An address on the past, present and eventual relations of the United States to France—Price 18 cents.
Also,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BOOKS in every branch of literature and science; and a constant supply of the stationery—all which they will sell at their usual mo- derate prices.
PROPOSALS.
FOR keeping in repair the public pumps in the City of Washington, for one year—will be received at the Register's, Mr. Her- ty's office until Monday the 25th inst. when and where the Mayor of the city of Washing- ton will attend and determine upon the ac- ceptance of such proposal, as may appear un- der all circumstances to be most favourable for the interest of the city. April 18th. 1803.
In the case of RICHARD WILLSON,
AN INSOLVENT DEBTOR. IT is ordered that three months from and after the first day of April next, be limited and appointed for the credi- tors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the Trustee, and that a copy of this order be published once in each week, until the first day of July next in the National Intelligencer, and the Washington Federalist. Copy Test. URIAH FORREST, Clerk. Of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington.
ALL persons indebted to the above in- solvent debtor,
are notified to pay the same, and all creditors thereto, will exhibit their claims to THOMAS CARPENTER, Trustee to the estate of Richard Willson. March 21, 1803.
INTERESTING.
LETTER from the Honorable A. C. Han- son, Esq. Chancellor of the State of Mary- land. To the Editor of the Maryland Gazette.
SIR—For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the fol- lowing cases.
A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time, as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the doctor, as indicat- ing the presence of worms, in the human sto- mach or intestines, relieved, without consult- ing any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy.
He accordingly procured a box of the Lo- zenges. Last evening he took 4 of the y- low, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable gripping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints, about an inch or a 1-4 of an inch distant from each other.
Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of other worms, about 3-4 of an inch in length, and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than 20.
I regret extremely that I had not an oppor- tunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the sin- gle servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respect- ing the worms which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as it has motion, after it came from him.
It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the doctor. Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice, one evening, and morning about three months ago, took 7 Lo- zenges which operated powerfully. No worm came from him; but in the course of 2 or 3 days he was quite well; and has since had a con- siderable accession of flesh and strength.
In short, although I like many others, have been inclined with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length perfect- ly convinced of their great efficacy and ac- tivity. As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter my- self that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from uninformed men, for adding my second hand testimony to the evidence of the suc- cess respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow-creatures.
I think it not amiss to add, that, from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and appre- hensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges. The fact, I am persuaded, is, that most young persons, who are, from time to time, disordered, without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms. A. C. HANSON. Annapolis, Sept. 13, 1802.
The Medicine alluded to is sold in the District of Columbia (ONLY) by Samuel Bishop, Bookseller, Alexan- dria—Dr. John Ott, Druggist, George Town, and Rapine and Conrad, Book- sellers, Capitol Hill, Washington. Feb. 4.