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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY. PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NO. DCLVIII. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1804. PAID IN ADVANCE.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24.
THE following description of Peale's Museum will be perused with pleasure by every friend of the arts and sciences. The merit of the individual, whose distinguished services it attests, entitles it to a republication in every print in the union. We not only feel it a duty to reprint it, but likewise we consider ourselves under an obligation to express the sense we entertain of the merit of the proprietor. The difficulties and embarrassments attending its commencement are fresh in our recollection, and we do not confer exaggerated eulogium, when we declare our conviction that no other man could have overcome them. He had some assistance; but the great work is eminently his own.
The maturity to which the Museum has attained, places it beyond the need of public support. We rejoice to hear that it is a source of emolument to Mr. Peale. But there are powerful considerations that recommend it to the patronage of the state of Pennsylvania. If that state is duly sensible of the great importance of retaining this nursery of science in her own bosom, she will discern that this is the most eligible season for making an arrangement to that effect. The time will soon arrive when competitors will spring up, and the difficulties attending arrangements for its permanent disposition increase. Now the thing is easy. If we are correctly informed, Mr. Peale is anxious to place this distinguished record of his labours on a less precarious footing than individual superintendence. Should the legislature of Pennsylvania direct their attention to this object, we trust they will display a liberality of spirit, that, while it reflects honor on them, will render the remaining days of Mr. Peale easy and comfortable.
From the Literary Magazine.
ACCOUNT OF THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM.
There is no institution of the kind, in N. America, which bears any comparison, in importance, value, and extent, to the Museum in the city of Philadelphia, the founder of which is C. W. Peale. The credit due to this gentleman can only be rightly estimated by those who are acquainted with the history of this establishment: the small beginning from which it arose, the indefatigable zeal and industry with which it has been reared to its present state, the skill and ingenuity displayed in its arrangement, are all, in the highest degree honorable to Mr. Peale, and place him by no means low in the list of those who have advanced the dignity and reputation of his country.
This museum is the property of C. W. Peale, who began it in 1785. — Unceasing industry has raised it to a respectable scale. For ten years it was kept in the Philosophical Hall, where a branch of it still remains; but, in 1802, the legislature of Pennsylvania influenced by an idea of its increasing utility, granted for the use of the museum, the greatest part of the state house, where it is now displayed in a manner better becoming the importance of the institution, and more worthy of the state which gave it birth.
The whole is divided into seven apartments: the lobby, the quadruped room, the long room, the marine room, the mammoth room, the model room, and the antique room.
The Lobby.
Contains a large electrical apparatus, sufficiently powerful to give a moderate shock, without the Leyden phial; like wise a Galvanic apparatus.
Quadruped Room.
This room, which is 40 feet long, contains upwards of 190 quadrupeds, placed in their natural attitudes; those of the larger kinds, with their names in gilt frames, are placed on pedestals behind wire netting; the smaller quadrupeds are in glass cases on the opposite side, with numbers which refer to corresponding ones in frames over them, stating the genera to which they belong and their specific names in Latin, English, and French. The Linnæan classification is generally adopted throughout the animal department.
Among the most remarkable of the quadrupeds, are the grizzly bear, from the source of the Missouri; the buffalo; the great ant-eater, seven feet seven inches from the snout to the tip of the tail; the orang-outang; crested porcupine; American do. Madagascar, mea-
suring four feet from tip to tip, hooded bat, &c. Lama; hyæna; elk; picary; sloth; antelope; Indian musk. Few museums are so well supplied with quadrupeds, thus naturally mounted and so well preserved; but it is the effect of the proprietor's indefatigable exertions to render his museum complete, and worthy of comparison with many of the most celebrated in Europe.
Long Room.
Linnæus's classification of birds, with the characters of each order and genus, is, for want of space to display it better, exhibited in a gilt frame at the entrance of the long room. All the birds are in glass cases, the insides of which are painted to represent appropriate scenery, mountains, plains, or waters; the birds being placed on branches or artificial rocks, &c. These cases extend the whole length of this room, which is a hundred feet, and are placed twelve feet above the floor, which is the greatest height at which they can appear to advantage.
The first order, rapacious birds, begins in the upper row at the head of the room, and extends nearly to the centre; and each succeeding order begins at the left, extending to the right. In frames over each case the genus is the first noted, then their species and names in Latin, English, and French, referring to the numbers attached to each species.
There are now in this collection (including many non-descripts) perhaps all the birds belonging to the middle, many of which likewise belong to the northern and southern states; and a considerable number from South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the new discovered lands in the south seas. The variety of interesting objects in this department is too great to particularize them; the number exceeds seven hundred and sixty, without counting the duplicates.
On projecting cases, between the windows at the west end of the room, is a classification of four thousand insects in gilt frames. Those species which are too small to be examined with the naked eye, are placed in microscopic wheels, with the numbers continued from the glass cases; there are also two other compound microscopes, of a new construction, adapted to a large collection of curious insects, one for opaque, and the other for transparent subjects, with a catalogue of each.
Projecting between the windows, at the east end of the room, are glass cases containing minerals and fossils arranged, to facilitate their study, according to Kirwan. It is of importance that this department should contain a complete collection of American minerals, accompanied with a description of the quantity and situation where found.
Over the birds, in handsome gilt frames, are two rows of portraits of distinguished persons, painted from the life, by C. W. Peale and his son Rembrandt. This collection was begun in 1779, and contains various characters of distinguished eminence both natives and foreigners; as Franklin, Priestley, Rittenhouse, Humboldt, &c. Their several names are in frames over each portrait, yet there is a number which refers to a concise account of each person in small frames on the opposite cases. Of seventy persons here portrayed, forty are dead. Some portraits of a larger size adorn each end of the room.
In a gallery in the centre, between the windows, is an excellent organ for the use of such visitors as are acquainted with music.
A person attends in this room with Hawkin's ingenious physiognotracer, who draws the profiles of such as chuse to pay the cost of paper, free of other expense.
Marine Room.
On the centre of the room, supported on a pedestal, stands the chama, a shell three feet long and one hundred and eighty five pounds weight; a pair of them are behind the railings.
A railing at each end of the room encloses the larger fishes and amphibious animals, on each of which, in a gilt frame, is the respective name. The smaller animals are displayed in two large glass cases on inclined shelves, with numbers referring to a framed catalogue. The tops of the cases are ornamented with artificial rock work, supporting marine productions, such as corals, sea fans, feathers, &c.
Between the windows, projecting six feet into the room, are four glass cases containing a classical arrangement of shells, corals, sponges, &c.
Against the wall are sundry skins of large snakes, one 16 feet long (Amboyna) from S. America.
Arts and Antiquity.
This part of the museum is in the Philosophical Hall.
Mammoth Room.
Contains the skeleton of the mammoth, which was discovered in Ulster county (New York) in 1801. It is the first put together, and is as valuable as it is stupendous: being an almost perfect skeleton, the bones belonging to one animal, and very few being deficient. It is eleven feet ten inches high, and nineteen feet long. A particular account by Rembrandt Peale, of its discovery, with many interesting remarks on it, is in 92 gilt frames, hung up in a convenient gallery for viewing the skeleton.
The mammoth is a non descript, and, as it is called by some, an ante deluvian animal, with carnivorous grinders; and although formerly supposed to be a species of elephant, yet differing from it, and from all other animals, in several extraordinary particulars. Since the year 1740, the learned have been gratified with the occasional discovery of various mutilated specimens of similar bones; but it was not until 1801, that C. W. Peale, after great exertion, was enabled to obtain this skeleton. Some bones of the mammoth first gave rise to the museum in 1785, which, 16 years after, possessed the first entire skeleton.
Here is also a part of the skull of an unknown animal of the ox kind, the pith of the horn measuring 21 inches in circumference; probably the horns would have measured from 14 to 16 f. from tip to tip.
This precious relique belongs to the philosophical society, by the request of the donor, Dr. Brown, to be placed with the mammoth.
There are various small skeletons in the same room, among others that of a mouse, as an object of contrast with the mammoth.
In frames hung against the wall, are engravings of the whole skeleton, and the detached parts, of an unknown quadruped of the sloth kind, of great size, found in South America, and now in the museum at Madrid. Inside the railing are similar bones found in Virginia.
Model Room.
Opposite the former room you enter the model room, where there are in glass cases ten wax figures of different nations of Indians, dressed in their proper habiliments; and sundry arms, utensils, &c. of the North American Indians, those of the south sea islands, and other places.
Extending across the room, in front of the windows is a case containing 14,000 elegant casts from antique gems: these are part of the collection in the antique room. In the same cases are various Indian and European antiquities, articles of dress and curiosity, &c. Here is the commencement of a collection of models of useful machinery, and a few paintings.
Antique Room.
Contains several fine casts from the celebrated statues of antiquity, such as the Apollo de Belvidere, the fighting and dying gladiators, the Antinous, Melier, &c. besides busts and basso relievos. We are indebted for these casts to the taste and liberality of Mr. Smith, brother of Wm. Loughton Smith, esq. of South Carolina, who deposits them with Mr. Peale, until they become the foundation of an American academy of the fine arts.
A considerable number of other subjects are now in preparation, and only waiting for such an arrangement in the museum as will enable them to be systematically displayed, without which they answer no other end than mere show, enough of which already exists; since the chief value of a museum depends upon an arrangement calculated as much to instruct as amuse.
As this museum, like all others, has necessarily grown into importance by means of gradual increase from the collection of individual subjects; the same means pursued with unceasing care will ensure its perfection. The proprietor therefore solicits the assistance of gentlemen travelling into foreign countries, into whose hands articles occasionally fall, which are rendered valuable in a collective view, but otherwise lost to the public, and of little value to the possessors.
* The attendant is allowed to receive 6 cents for cutting out each set of profiles, from such as chuse to employ him.
A FEW Hundred bushels of white, well burnt SHELL LIME, will be sold for cash, at 16 DOLLARS the 100 bushels, if applied for immediately, a less quantity than 100 bushels will not be sold at this price.
Apply to C. W. CONNINGHAM.
November Cash will be given for WELL cleaned BARLEY.
MESSAGE of the GOVERNOR of Ohio, to the General Assembly.
Gentlemen of the Senate,
and of the House of Representatives,
WHILE you are about to enter on the labours of another session of the general assembly, we are called on by the ties of gratitude to render our sincere acknowledgements to the Divine Disposer of human events, for his distinguishing favors towards us, and while we sympathize with those of our fellow citizens under other states, who have suffered under those various visitations and afflictions attached to the condition of man in this life, we have abundant reason to acknowledge the Divine Goodness in the merciful manner we have been dealt with for the last year; our crops have been abundant, storms, pestilences and severe afflictions have been withheld; those partial diseases incident to the first settlers of all extensive and uncultivated forests, are gradually disappearing before the improving hand of industry; the climate with its natural productions, the soil, the navigable streams which run through the interior and wash the shores of our state; the donations made for schools and universities; the great provision for rendering easy the means of intercourse to every part by good roads, added to the form of government we possess; the participation of equal laws, and the enjoyment, not in name, but in fact, of civil and religious liberty, are all conspiring to realize the expectation that our state will soon be filled up with a people, who for simplicity of manners, purity of morals and industry of habits, will constitute a state strong in itself, every man enjoying that personal liberty which like the air of heaven was given by the author of our excellence, free to all; even our oppressed fellow men from different parts of Europe are traversing the ocean to seek an asylum from tyranny, for themselves and posterity, in these United States, and are finding their way in companies, bringing their industry, wealth and knowledge of the most useful and necessary arts with them to the banks of the Ohio; under these circumstances and with these prospects, how all-important are the stations you now fill, and the heaven-like duties you are called upon to discharge, that of dispensing laws for the government of a growing people; to you they look up as the collected wisdom of the state, and with watchful eye mark all your conduct; let then not the rude breath of fame be able, while you are together, to tarnish the purity of those morals which adorn your characters in private life; let a dignified simplicity and a spirit of amity, conciliation and mutual forbearance, be breathed through all your deliberations; let the ease, the wants, the wishes of that political society from which you are selected, and the future prosperity of our rising republic, be your polar star, that when the labours of the session are ended, you may return to your constituents with that experience and confidence which an honest pride inspires; meet them happy in the confidence with which they invested you, and which a grateful people will always continue to those who have dignified their stations and been faithful servants, and enjoying what to you will be of infinitely greater importance, the approbation of self approving minds.
The acknowledged maxim, "that knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness," is strikingly exemplified by contrasting the situation of the people of these United States with those of other governments, where its diffusion is neglected, or is beyond the reach of the lower classes of the people; for, however just the observation may be, that governments are instituted for the benefit of the governed, yet if they have not the means of acquiring a knowledge of their rights, they will never feel their value, and consequently not be careful to guard against their invasion; they cannot discern between lawful authority between burdens imposed from a regard to their public wants and those which might be imposed insidiously, under colour thereof to accomplish the means of wresting from them every vestige of liberty; the great resources of lands which this state possesses for the support of schools and other seminaries of learning, affords the legislature a sublime employment, inasmuch as the benefits which may result therefrom, will have their effects in the continued support of the best government in the world, truly titled its "best hope," and which, while correctly administered, is eminently calculated to promote public and individual happiness, as well as extend the civil and religious
blessings we enjoy to future generations.
These observations will naturally lead you to enquire whether any, and if any, what improvements are necessary to the act, entitled, "An act establishing an university in the town of Athens;" under this act, a quorum of the trust met in June last, and so far as their powers extended, carried it into effect; a committee of two members of the board were appointed, to superintend the surveying of such part of the two townships of land which were appropriated for the university, as might be applied for by those willing to become leasees, also to superintend the sales of a small part of the town and out lots, which were designated by the board to be sold as an experiment; and in Exhibit, No. 1, I lay before you a communication from general Putnam, one of the committee, which shews that the prospects are flattering, but it is necessary to observe, that from actual observation when there, and from information derived from intelligent characters since, that the settlers on those lands were induced to apply for leases under an impression that the legislature would review the law and be governed by a more liberal policy; it will be thought that those lands ought to be valued at a generous price, once for all, and leases be authorized to issue upon the payment of the legal interest yearly, there can be no doubt but that they would soon be all occupied, and from the sales of the town and out lots, a sufficient sum would be raised to erect such public buildings as may be immediately wanted, and that the rents of the lands and lots would be sufficient to support the university, answer every purpose for which the donation was originally made, and the state be immediately benefited by the institution.
It is further thought that it would greatly enhance the demand for those lands and town lots, as well as prepare the way for the accommodation and comfort of the youths who may be sent to the university, if a new county was erected & its seat established at Athens, which may conveniently be done without injury to those adjacent, and which the convenience of that part of the country imperiously requires.
But few of the school sections are yet leased under the "Act to provide for the leasing of certain lands therein named," and it is presumed for want of observing a more liberal policy; for where the means of acquiring a fee simple to lands are so easy and almost within the reach of all, but few will be induced to improve lands not their own, without sufficient compensation, and those lands which ought to be brought into a state of productiveness as soon as possible, will be suffered to lie, either in a state of nature or be pillaged of their timber, to the great injury of the public.
Considerable embarrassments have been experienced by the generals of divisions in discharging the very arduous and important duties assigned them by the last legislature under the "act to provide for organizing and disciplining the militia," yet, in the discharge of those duties, they have manifested a zeal and patriotism beyond all praise. The first division, consisting of three brigades, is organized and a complete return is daily expected by the adjutant general; the second and third divisions are nearly so, and the fourth division has all its company officers elected. We shall, therefore, not be able to array our whole strength until the next season, when the militia will make a formidable and respectable appearance; some improvements are wanting to the law under which they are created, and I rest satisfied nothing will be wanting on your part to foster this very important and necessary institution.
The "act levying a state tax," passed at the last session, taken into view with those heretofore enacted on that subject and which have not been repealed, present difficulties to those concerned in the collection of the revenue, in ascertaining the duties expected of them; and from the memorial of the collector in the Virginia military district, which will be presented you, it will be found necessary to review this subject.
I cannot but recommend to your serious consideration the propriety of enacting an entire new code of criminal law for this state; the reasons which lead to this recommendation are too obvious to need detail, and I have no doubt are anticipated by you; and in forming this code, it is respectfully submitted, whether it would not be a provision on the side of humanity to distinguish the crime of murder into at least two degrees, and that proportionate punishments may be

in a murder of the second degree as well as in a murder of the first degree, that no temptation may be held out, as is the case at present by law, to procure the conviction of those charged either with felony or larceny, and that following the expressions of the constitution, which is the ground work of this disassembly, but necessary part of your duty, providing that "all penalties shall be proportioned to the nature of the offence," and bearing in mind that the true design of all punishments are to reform, not to exterminate mankind?
The agent appointed by the general assembly at their last session for the Muskingum salt springs, resigned his appointment, consequently no report can be made to the present assembly, as was directed by the 15th section of the "act regulating the public salt works," for the executive did not think himself authorized to appoint a successor, because by the 8th section of the 2d article of the constitution it is expressed, that "when any officer, the right of whose appointment is by this constitution vested in the general assembly, such, during the recess, or his office by any means become vacant, the governor shall have power to fill such vacancy by granting a commission which shall expire at the end of the next session of the legislature; now this appointment is not known in the constitution, consequently not vested in the general assembly, but is an appointment created by law, therefore the law creating the appointment ought to provide as well the mode of filling vacancies which may occur therein, as in first filling the appointment; I felt, I hold this reasoning appear correct and no remedy be provided, and the appointment of agent of the Scioto salt works become by any means vacant, the public might be very considerably injured, both for want of attention to that part of the revenue which arises from this source as well as for want of attention to the public property there; in the same situation are the road commissioners, appointed under the "act appropriating part of the three per cent granted for laying out, opening and making roads within this state," which act will require the attention of the legislature, inasmuch as the law provides, that the commissioners shall have a certain compensation for their services, but is silent as to the time when, or manner in which they shall receive it; the law also contemplated, that the commissioners would have to proceed as to have been able to draw orders on the treasurer by the fifth day of November last, and in that case provided a mode of payment, but made no provision for such as should not be presented by that period, and it appears only three of the commissioners were able to call on the treasurer by that time, by a statement which will be made to you by that officer; it will appear also, that the appropriation made at the last session is not adequate to the expenses ordered to be incurred under the act.
In exhibit No. 2, I lay before you, a resolution of the general assembly of the state of Kentucky, communicated to me through the late governor thereof, relative to opening the rapids of the Ohio river. The attainment of this object is of so much consequence to the citizens of this state, that you will doubtless give the subject that consideration its importance merits.
In exhibit No. 3, I also lay before you, a communication from the governor of the state of Massachusetts, covering certain resolutions of the legislature thereof, respecting an amendment proposed by them to be made to the constitution of the United States, accompanied with a request that similar measures to those contained therein may be adopted in the state of Ohio.
The Secretary of State of the United States, has notified this state, that the amendment proposed by Congress, at their last session, to the constitution of the United States, respecting the manner of voting for a President and Vice-President, has been duly ratified by the constitutional number of states.
In exhibit No. 4, you will find, a list of the vacancies which have occurred during the recess; it is thought, that the resignation of so many of the associate judges of the courts of common pleas, arises from the provision in the 12th section of the act, entitled "An act to amend an act organizing the judicial courts," which provides "that no associate judge, while he continues in office, shall accept of (or perform the duties of) any other office of trust or profit under this state." However just the reasoning may be which led to this provision, yet in the present stage of population in many counties, and the very trifling pecuniary consideration which is allowed, perhaps it might be fit to keep this guard upon the judges of the superior courts and the presidents of the common pleas only, who are so provided for as to be able to devote their whole time to the discharge of their official duties.
The appropriation made at the last session of one thousand dollars, subject to the orders of the governor, remains unexpended, five twenty five dollars which has been called for to defray the expenses of the carriage of books, p-
stage of laws of the other states and other public returns; a list of which you will find in exhibit No. 5, and which will require an appropriation for their distribution.
Great embarrassments have been experienced in many counties of the state, in consequence of not receiving the laws of the last session in due time; in the new county of Muskingum they had not arrived before the time had elapsed when they were directed to elect their county officers, whereby serious injuries have accrued both to the public and individuals; and should non-resident proprietors of lands not have had an opportunity in time to pay their taxes, for want of a proper officer to receive them, as the sheriff had not qualified himself according to law, whereby the appointment devolved on the commissioner, who had not been elected, it would certainly be unjust in the extreme to subject them to either a penalty or damage, as the law at present contemplates, but would be a duty incumbent on the legislature to provide an early and proper remedy; and to ensure the timely distribution of the laws in future, would it not be proper that the public printer be bound to have those which may be enacted this session, ready for delivery against a time certain, and not be interrupted in his engagements, as heretofore, by printing the journals of either house? It would be a considerable saving to the state, if it should be thought sufficient to have them published in one or two of the newspapers, which might answer every purpose in giving to those anxious to see how the public business has been conducted, the necessary information.
In hopes you will have an agreeable session, and that your united efforts will tend to the advancement of public and individual happiness, I beg you to accept the assurances of my sincere attachment to and anxious wishes for, the future prosperity of the people and state of Ohio.
EDWARD TIFFIN. December 4, 1804.
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
Answer of the Senate, to the Governor's Address.
To his Excellency Christopher Greenup, Esq. Governor of Kentucky.
SIR, I congratulate you on your accession to the chief magistracy of the commonwealth, we are sanguine in our hopes that the honorable testimony of esteem you have received from your fellow citizens, will be advantageous to all. It is a pledge that those qualifications which have acquired you the confidence of your country, will be uniformly exerted to guard and promote its interests.
The view you have given us of the general prosperity of the state, is a pleasing, and we believe a correct one. In the causes that produce it, we discover and acknowledge the provident attention of the government, to the interests of the western states of America. We believe, however, that the chief source of the prosperity of every nation, exists within itself. While habits of industry pervade a country, while the efforts of its inhabitants to improve their own situation, meet with no restraint but such as is imposed by a sense of justice to their fellow citizens; while a love of order, and that respect and subordination to the constituted authorities of the country prevail, without which, liberty is licentiousness, a nation must prosper, and the people bid fair to be happy. To the subjects, and to the means of promoting a state of things so desirable, it is our duty to attend. No step, perhaps, is more likely to effect it, than to place the judiciary on a footing which shall enable the executive, to select such men to fill it, as possess integrity and abilities to execute the arduous duties of their office, so as to command the respect and confidence of our citizens.
In the criminal code of this state, the legislature have attempted to proportion the punishment of crimes, to their magnitude. The equity of this measure, it was hoped, might prevent those evasions of the law, which the pity of individuals, or a sense of justice in juries, some times tempted them to interpose in behalf of a criminal, and would render his punishment as certain as it was lenient. If any thing should still be wanting to effectuate these objects, we will endeavor to supply it.
The revenue of the state will meet with that attention which your recommendation, and the importance of it requires. In providing for the necessary expenses of government, it is our duty to equalise the burthen among those who contribute to support it, and to render it as light as the public exigencies will admit of. The failure of many public collectors, in the execution of their duties, has occasioned too much inconvenience to remain without animadversion. We shall attempt to remove the evil, and in this, as well as in every other measure which may conduce to the public advantage, we have no doubt of your cheerful concurrence.
Wednesday, November 21.
Answer of the House of Representatives to the Governor's Address.
To his Excellency C. GREENUP.
We congratulate your excellency upon the distinguished approbation which our citizens have given you, by your late election to the chief magistracy—a testimony of their attachment to you the more honorable, since it is the unconstrained expression of the will of a free people. Whilst other nations, by a fatal acquiescence, suffer themselves to be enslaved by a single man, at the very moment when he is delusively promising them liberty, it is the happy lot of Americans to enjoy in reality this invaluable blessing. We agree with you, that renowned in history as are the republics of Greece and Rome, their systems of government were much less calculated to secure the great objects of human association, than those of our own country. It was reserved for her to produce, as it were, and perfect the great principles of election and representation; and to demonstrate to the old world that, degenerated as we are supposed to be in the proud opinion of some of their philosophers, we have presented the people in the government of themselves, in a dignified station worthy of their imitation.
That under the auspices of such a government, wisely administered, should appear a growing agriculture, flourishing manufactures, and an extensive commerce was to have been expected; and the pleasing preface of future wealth and greatness, which they authorise us to anticipate in our own state, is gratifying indeed. Where but yesterday the tottering canoe of savage man was dashed by every agitation of the stream, now rides in grandeur the stately ship, defying the rage of the storm, and affording the means of safe transportation to the most distant quarter of the globe, of all the surplus products of civilized life. In facilitating this intercourse, the acquisition of Louisiana cannot be too highly appreciated. Whilst it gives to us in all its extent that immense country, comprehending perhaps West Florida, and the Island of New Orleans; it places under our sovereignty one of the finest and noblest rivers in the world. This great attainment, so honorably and wisely obtained, and so worthy of preservation at any hazard, secures to our own state in the federal union that elevation to which she is entitled.
The order which you are pleased to inform us prevails throughout the state; the respect shown to the public functionaries; and the absence of criminal offences are pleasing evidences of the just estimate made by our fellow citizens of their happy condition. To continue this state of things, we concur with you as to the importance of a well organized judiciary; and we shall cheerfully cooperate in any measure which may be necessary to render it respectable and dignified.
It is to be regretted that the credit of the state paper should have been heretofore so much impaired; and although the additional taxes laid at the last session of the legislature, will it is hoped, place entire confidence in the punctuality of the commonwealth; this subject merits and shall receive the most particular attention.
The House of Representatives will give due consideration to the several other matters recommended by you to the notice of the legislature; and fully impressed with the propriety of cherishing harmony with the other departments of government, they pledge themselves to devote their best exertions to the public good.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24.
If the spirit of the addresses of the governors of the several states be a preface, as we trust it is, of the principles likely to influence the legislatures, we may anticipate from them the discharge of more important duties than perhaps have, at any preceding time, devolved upon them. There appears to be a general concurrence in the opinion that this is the propitious season for making those great interior arrangements on which the permanent prosperity of the country depends. The vast object of republican institutions, the diffusing the blessings of knowledge to youth of every description, and thus insuring by the only feasible means, the prevalence of pure morals, and the capacity to enjoy the benefits of freedom, is justly considered as worthy of the greatest exertions. In necessary connection with, though in subordination to this object, is contemplated the duty of forming and fostering systems of internal improvement beyond the power of individuals to accomplish. No chief magistrate has viewed these objects with a more zeal as regard than governor Tiffin, whose communication we this day republish. His patriotism is of the right kind. Valuing the blessings of a free government, he is for placing them on the only firm basis on which they can rest—on general education. We rejoice to find that the man-
ificent endowment the state of Ohio has received from the general government for this object, is likely to obtain a wise direction, and thus increase the happiness and respectability of our young sister. May the example she sets not only enlighten her own path, but find its propitious influence on all around her!
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21.
Mr. Rhea (of Ten.) moved that the secretary of War be directed to lay before this House a statement of the officers and privates of the several corps in the actual service of the United States during the years 1804 and 1805, and the names of the posts and the numbers of the officers and soldiers occupying the same, also a detailed statement of the monies expended on the several fortifications, arsenals, armories, and magazines of the United States during the aforementioned period.
Gen. Varnum doubted whether the secretary of war could give all the information required, particularly he could not make up returns of 1804 until some time in 1805.
Mr. Dana did not know that there was any military secret in the disposal of the small military force of the United States, but he did not think it prudent to give a written document on this subject, lest any nation of Indians should occasion some trouble to a post but weakly manned.
Mr. Rhea of Ten. in answer to general Varnum replied that if the secretary at war could not give the information required he would say so. On the observation of Mr. Dana, he replied that in his opinion the representatives of the nation ought to be acquainted with the number of their troops and their respective stations.
Mr. Eustis requested the resolution might lay on the table till Monday.
Mr. Rhea of Ten. requested and the motion lies accordingly.
Mr. Eustis reported from the select committee on the bill regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels, several amendments thereto, which being adopted, the bill as amended was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next.
Mr. Dana from the committee of Claims reported against the petition of Gilbert Dench, who prayed allowance for depreciation sustained in 1782, that the prayer thereof ought not to be granted.
Agreed to by the House.
Also, a bill for the relief of the legal representatives of the late general Moses Hazen, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
An engrossed bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, was read a third time and passed.
Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of Oliver Evans, stating his many and very useful inventions for the improvement of merchant mills and steam engines, praying an extension of his patent right to his mill machinery, and on motion the same was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill declaring Cambridge in Massachusetts to be a port of delivery. Ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
Another bill to authorise the collector of the port of Philadelphia to act by an additional deputy was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole for Monday.
Mr. Clopton presented a petition from sundry British merchants and other British subjects, praying a tribunal to be established for the trial of suits for smaller sums than 500 dollars, claiming this under the constitution and under the 4th article of the British treaty.
Referred to a select committee of five members.
Mr. Crowninshield presented the petition of John Verey, a fisherman from Massachusetts, complaining of the loss of his vessel and fish, by which he lost the bounty money on the salt he had taken out and praying relief.
Referred to the committee on the fisheries.
Another petition from Ezra Weston of Massachusetts, similar to the last was presented, and referred to the same committee.
Mr. Leib moved that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of making provision by law to authorise the collectors of the several ports of the United States, to deposit for collection the bonds received by them for the payment of duties, in the bank of the United States, or any of its branches, or in any of the chartered banks of the several states. In support of the reference he remarked that the resolution contemplated an enquiry, and an important one. The bank of the United States and its branches had usually a deposit of the monies of the government to the amount of between four and five millions of dollars, that by means of this deposit
that bank was enabled not only to hold the mercantile interest obligatory to the institution, but all the banks of the states. His object was to equalise the benefits and not to permit that institution to monopolise an enormous profit from the treasure of the nation. He wished to unfetter the bank institutions generally, and he hoped the enquiry would obtain, and he believed the bonds due to the United States would be as carefully collected in the chartered banks, which are at the same time equally secure, as that of the United States or any of its branches.
Mr. R. Griswold recited this subject was suggested at a former session, and as it had a relation to the management of our finances he thought it would be more proper to refer it to the committee of Ways and Means—he made that motion accordingly.
Mr. Leib did not see that the subject necessarily appertained to the committee of Ways and Means. It had no relation to the increase or decrease of the duties on imports; but merely to the deposit of the bonds given by the merchants to the collectors. His true object was to prevent a monopoly, and he trusted gentlemen would not be enabled to defeat it by this mode of reference.
Mr. R. Griswold understood the motion to relate to the deposit of the bonds, but it would be proper to enquire into the safety of such deposit before it was authorised by law; and in his opinion the committee of Ways and Means from the habits of their business was as competent to make the enquiry as any select committee.
On the question it was referred to the committee of Ways and Means, 51 being in favor of such reference, and 41 against it.
The bill from the Senate for the disposition of certain copies of the laws of the United States, went before a committee of the whole, which having made some amendments thereto rose and reported, and the House having incorporated the amendments into the bill, it was ordered to be read a third time on Monday.
Mr. Purviance gave notice that on the third Monday of January he intended to introduce a resolution giving to the district of Columbia a durable legislature of their own, on which the opinions of the heads of departments were to be obtained.
Adjourned.
A letter from St. Thomas, received at Philadelphia, states that on the preceding day a dreadful conflagration had destroyed the whole of the town, with the exception of five houses.
Accounts received from Malaga by the way of Charleston state that the pestilence had nearly ceased.
NEWPORT, December 23.
On Wednesday, 5th inst. the Presidential Electors of this state met at Bristol, and we are happy to learn were unanimous in their ballots for Thomas Jefferson, as President, and George Clinton as Vice-President of the United States.
COLUMBIA, December 8, 1804.
The legislature proceeded, yesterday, to the election of a Governor and Lieutenant-governor, when, on calling the ballots, it appeared that PAUL HAMILTON, Esq. was duly elected Governor, and that THOMAS SUMTER, jun. Esq. was duly elected Lieutenant governor of this State.
NEW YORK, December 19.
AWFUL FIRE.—For many years past the citizens of New-York have not witnessed a fire so extensive and ruinous as that which yesterday morning dealt destruction to a very valuable portion of our city. At an early hour the inhabitants were alarmed with the cry of fire and the ringing of alarm bells, and upon obeying the painful call of duty they found the flames bursting with dreadful fury from the house No. 104 Front-street (where the fire originated) and the adjacent buildings. The night was very cold, and perhaps to this must be ascribed the tardy motions of the citizens to the scene of action: at three o'clock very few comparatively had assembled, and at four the bucket ranks were very imperfectly formed. At this time, owing to the force of the wind, which blew fresh from the west, and the inflammable state of the houses and especially of their contents, the flames were spreading their ravages with frightful and fatal haste. So irresistible indeed was their rage, that in the lapse of an hour between twenty and thirty houses had become a prey to the devouring element, and with regard to them the operation of the engines was altogether unavailing. When the citizens had numerously collected, laudable exertions were made to supply the engines; but as the water in the harbour was at ebb, and as the pumps and cisterns furnished a very spare quantity, they were not served to any purpose as the awful occasion required. The floating engine, however, stationed at a convenient spot, proved of essential benefit, and plentifully supplied the small engines in its immediate neighbourhood. The progress of the fire was in the direction of the gale; and as it commenced

a 104 Front, it of course proceeded to a Free-House Slip, in which in destruction almost every building situated in Front-Street, and on the east side of Water-Street, between Governor's Alley and the Slip. Meantime the coals and brands carried along by the wind, fell on the shipping in the wharf, and the houses on the opposite side, and thus the fire was communicated to a still greater extent. Fortunately however the vessels sustained no material damage, and the progress of the fire on this side of the wharf after it had consumed a few wooden houses was arrested.
About five o'clock in the morning, the conflagration was at its height, and the general scene at this moment, as seen from the roof of the Tontitine, was dreadfully grand and impressive. Forty houses enveloped in wide walling flames—columns of murky smoke ascending in thickening volumes, and sweeping before the wind—showers of red hot embers scattering danger far and wide—the hiss of blazing timbers—he crash of falling wall—the busy stir of hundreds and hundreds carrying furniture, serving water, and working engines—the melancholy appearance of women and children driven from their homes, now involved in ruin—all conspired to impress the most painful sensations, and fill the mind with horror. The destruction of property on this occasion has been immense. A subsequent article gives a valuation of the buildings, but the value of the goods destroyed is much more—a million of dollars probably would not cover the loss. Among other buildings which fell a prey to the devouring element, we have to mention the excellent fire-proof stores of Bailey and Bogert and Jones, the office of the Morning-Chronicle, and old Coffee-House.
A letter from a gentleman at Madeira to his correspondents in this city, dated October 28th, received, via Philadelphia, per the brig Saunders, says, "We have this day been informed of a Declaration of War by Great Britain against Spain."
The above intelligence is corroborated by captain Ingaham, of the ship Indefatigable, from Madeira, who informs us that two or three days previous to his sailing (November 3.) a Portuguese Schooner arrived there from Lisbon with accounts of the actual declaration of war against Spain.
The arrival last night, of the ship Alonzo, capt. Gibbs, from London, has put us in possession of London papers to the 22d of October, four days later than our imperfect advices, via Norfolk. Though we find nothing in the papers of any great political importance, we are furnished with much interesting maritime information, culled from Lloyd's Lists, and London Gazettes.
It appears, from the prints by this arrival, that the Spanish frigates captured off Cadiz, had arrived in England—but, by our last accounts, no war had been declared. Yet the accounts from Madrid stated, that the Spaniards were preparing for hostilities, though they seemed to sigh for an adjustment of the mutual standing between that court and Great Britain.
The probability of a coalition between Russia, Denmark and Sweden, against the usurper of France, was, according to a statement in The Times, daily growing weaker; and his Prussian majesty was determined to do all in his power to preserve a strict neutrality.
It is stated with confidence, that an embargo had taken place in Holland—upwards of twenty vessels at the Texel which had cleared for Embden and other ports, have been detained on suspicion of going to England.
All vessels arriving in the ports of the Batavian republic, having on board English goods, are detained. Neutral vessels in ballast were still allowed to enter Dutch ports.
The Leyden Gazette, and the English Merchant, published at Schiedam, have been suppressed by the French commander in Holland. What changes has the constitution of this devoted country yet to undergo?
Fresh orders were sent off from London to British commanders, on the 16th of October, with respect to Spanish vessels, no doubt of a firm and decided tenor.
The news of the destruction of a number of French gun boats, &c. on the French coast, is contradicted. Nothing new had occurred relative to the invasion. The French were still prepared to make the attempt—and the British ready and willing to receive them.
of twenty-five thousand dollars, and the act authorizing the governor to draw out of the Treasury the sum of 12 000 dollars, for the purpose therein mentioned.
Norfolk, December 15. Extract of a letter from a mercantile house in Madeira to its correspondent in this place, dated October 29th, received by the ship Medway, captain Potts.
"By a vessel arrived here two days ago from Lisbon, we have received the official intelligence of a declaration of war between England and Spain. This you may rely on."
Richmond December 19. MAP OF VIRGINIA.
It is with much pleasure we inform the public, that a Map of Virginia, laid down from actual surveys and the latest as well as most accurate observations, is now preparing by Mr. Madison, president of William and Mary College; a rough draft of which will, in the course of two or three weeks, be submitted to the inspection of the members of the General Assembly. The labor and expence attending the execution of this important work, has been very great, and considerable length of time has been employed in collecting the necessary materials. Every county, and most of the public roads, &c. will be accurately delineated, and the whole work, we are informed, will be rendered so correct, as to merit the confidence and patronage of the public.
NORTH CAROLINA. IN SENATE, DECEMBER 13.
The committee to whom was referred a resolution to instruct the Senators, and request the representatives of this state, in the Congress of the United States, to obtain an amendment to the constitution of the United States, so far as respects the importation of slaves and people of colour into the United States, reported, that they have duly considered the policy and importance of said resolution, and the humanity derivable therefrom, and therefore recommend the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved , That our Senators in the Congress of the United States, be instructed, and our Representatives requested to take all legal and necessary steps, and to use their utmost exertions as soon as the same is practicable, to obtain an amendment to the constitution of the United States, so as to authorize and empower the Congress of the United States to pass a law whenever they may think it expedient, to prevent the further importation of slaves, or people of colour, from any of the West India islands, from the coast of Africa, or elsewhere, into the United States, or any part thereof.
Resolved further , That the Governor be, and he is hereby requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to our Senators and Representatives in Congress, also to the Executives of all the different states in the Union, with a request the same may be laid before the respective legislatures for their concurrence and adoption.
BOSTON, DECEMBER 15. LATEST FROM NORTH OF EUROPE.
By a gentleman of information just arrived from St. Petersburg, (Russia) which he left the 26th September, we are informed that a war with France was considered inevitable: That the Charge des-affaires which had been left by the French Minister, was ordered to leave Russia on the 24th September, but that, in consequence of the receipt of information that the Russian Chargé des-affaires had been detained at Stralsburg, a courier had been dispatched to Revel, to detain the Frenchman: That the greatest activity prevailed in the Russian navy yards, and several ships of the line had been ordered out of dock, which circumstances, at that season of the year, evinced urgency: That an army of 150,000 men was assembled on the western frontier of Russia, to command which the Grand Duke Constantine (brother to the Emperor, and an eleve of Suwarow) left Petersburg some days before our informant failed: That the general expectation was, that hostilities against France would commence in the spring, unless conciliatory propositions were received from Bonaparte during the winter. Russia can fit out a navy of 70 sail of the line.
SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA. Duane versus Dunlop. Continued. JOHN MASSEY—was called and sworn. Counsel—Relate what you recollected
of the meeting at Hardy's, and the attack on Mr. Duane in May 1799. On the morning of the 15th May of that year, passing up Market-Street, I was met by capt. Singer, who told me there was a meeting of the officers at Hardy's and asked me to go; on the way he told me that it was intended to make Duane give up his author or designate the troop, which it was alleged in his paper, had lived at free quarters on the inhabitants. We found the officers assembled, and after much conversation on the subject, it was agreed that they should wait on him in a body, which was accordingly done. Mr. McKean demanded of Mr. Duane to designate the troop, alluded to in the publication, and to give up the author; both of which Mr. Duane declined to do. But, he said, that, after the trials, then pending, were over [meaning the trial of Shaeffer and others implicated with Fries] he would give them every information they might require. An altercation took place, in which Mr. Duane told Mr. McKean that this was all an electioneering trick, and rebuked him; upon which he struck Mr. Duane with the back of his hand on the mouth. Mr. Duane was then seized upon by Mr. Miercken and other officers and dragged down stairs. Owing to the crowd on the stairs I did not get down; and being afraid should be attacked in the rear I shut the door and continued in the printing office some time, when I came down into the alley I found Mr. Duane stretched on his face in the gutter bleeding, and much cut; he was however struck afterwards several times in my presence.
Ch. Justice Shippen. Did you see Mr. Dunlop strike? Answer. I did not—Mr. Miercken I saw strike frequently; and beside him only J. B. Bond—indeed the agitation of the crowd was such, that it was difficult to see: and it became more so as they approached the lower part of the alley towards the street; one of them had brought a cow-kin there, but I saw none strike with it but Miercken.
Ch. Justice Shippen. Was there any resolution taken at Hardy's to assault Mr. Duane?
A. I do not now distinctly remember any final agreement—he proposition was made, but the officers disagreed as to the mode of chastisement—some were for it and others not.
Counsel. Did Mr. Dunlop reprobate or oppose the violence, or the contrary? A. I cannot say whether he did or did not: when I descended the staircase Mr. Duane was lying on his face on the stones, very bloody, what took place before I did not see after they had come down stairs.
Q. Did you see Mr. Duane struck with the cow-skin? A. Yes, I did see him struck once, or I think twice; I then got jostled away.
Juror. Were you one of the party you felt? A. Yes.
Q. Did Mr. Duane appear much exhausted? A. Very much.
Q. Did he not offer to meet any of the officers single? A. Yes.
Q. Was there not a proposition made at Hardy's to ballot for the choice of persons to fight him? A. Yes.
Q. What was the issue? A. Mr. Jacob Cox I recollect approved of it—but it was not agreed to.
Q. Had they any weapons—sticks, canes, or pistols? A. I saw none.
Q. How long was the time between your leaving Hardy's and your return? A. I cannot say accurately, but it must have been twenty minutes or more.
Q. What was done at Hardy's on your return? A. A statement was drawn up for publication.
Defendant's counsel. Was there anything like a triumph on your return to Hardy's? A. Not that I know of.
Q. Did you see Mr. Duane after he had been knocked down and exhausted as you mention, taken up to be knocked again? A. Yes; but I cannot say who lifted him; I only know it was Miercken who on those occasions knocked him down again.
JACOB KEIGHLER—sworn. Counsel. Inform the court of what you know of the attack upon Mr. Duane in May 1799. A. It was at the latter end of the affair when I came into the court, & many of the people were going away; it was just as Mr. Miercken threw the cow-skin out of his hand.
Q. What became of the cow-skin? A. Mr. Dunlop picked it up, and gave Mr. Duane, who was then lying on the ground, a stroke or two over the shoulders, saying "take that for my troop," and laid again—"the rascal has not half enough."
Q. How did Mr. Duane appear at this time? A. He looked to me as if he had no life in him—he must have been terribly exhausted—the clothes were torn
from his body and he was covered with blood.
Mr. Ingersol (counsel for defendant.) Do you recollect who was standing near Mr. Dunlop at this time?
A. Miercken was the nearest to him that I can recollect—I do not recollect the persons, so well as the looking of Mr. Duane, it was so cruel I shall never forget it.
Q. Do you know Mr. Jonathan Jones? A. Yes, very well—I did not see him there.
Q. Did you know Mr. Owen Faulke? A. Yes; very well.
Duane. What was the temper in which Mr. Dunlop appeared—and expressed himself—I did not appear delighted or rejoicing in the act. A. Rejoicing.
Q. Did you bear the words you say were uttered by Mr. Dunlop distinctly? A. As to precise words—it is so long ago, I cannot say it is word for word—and I could not mistake his meaning when he said the rascal had not fighting enough.
Q. Was Mr. Ed. Shoemaker there? A. I think he was there.
Q. Was Jacob Cox there? A. I saw him somewhere about the place at the time—but whether in the court or street I cannot recollect.
Q. How often did you see Mr. Dunlop strike Mr. Duane while he was lying senseless? A. Two or three times; but it was the latter end of the affair that I saw.
BERNARD McMahan—sworn. On the 15th May, 1799, being at that time a clerk in the Aurora office, a number of gentlemen called at the printing house and enquired for Mr. Duane; I told them he was not within then, and they went away; but in a few moments afterwards I was told that they had gone up with hostile views to the printing office in Franklin court; and I went to it instantly; but as I got to the stair foot I found them dragging Mr. Duane down stairs—when they got him on the pavement they knocked him down and abused him most barbarously indeed. Fearing his life to be in danger, I pushed into the crowd, with a view to endeavor to effect his rescue by civil means; but I received a push or blow on the breast which threw me on my back some feet from where I stood, it was from a very stout man, whom I did not then know; and another swore that if I interfered I should meet the same fate as Duane, not daring to go afterwards into the crowd, for they had formed a close circle round Duane; all I could do was to watch the end of it. I saw him knocked down several times, and beaten even when down and when from the beating he got he was unable to stand, I saw him held up by three or four persons holding him by the arms while he was knocked down again.
Mr. Levy (defendant's counsel) at what time of the day did this happen? A. Sometime before 12 o'clock.
Levy. Did Mr. Duane walk out that day? A. I understood he went from the office to Mrs. Bachra's—I did not expect he was able to walk; and on seeing a piece in the paper next day giving an account of the attack, I was very much surprised he was able to write or to see.
Q. Do you know whether he wrote that account? A. I understood he did.
Q. Did you hear he went to the mayor's that day? A. I do not know.
(To be continued.)
LOTTERY TICKETS.
A FEW tickets in the Catholic Cathedral Lottery of Baltimore, WARRANTED UNDRAWN, have been deposited in the hands of the Revd. Mr. MATHEWS and WILLIAM BRENT for sale. Washington, 24th Dec 1804—en2w
BY PERMISSION Of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, it is expected, that the Rev. Mr. Hargrave, minister of the New Jerusalem Church, in the city of Baltimore, will deliver an occasional Discourse in the Capitol, TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Monday, December 24.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
LOST between the Branch Bank and the Treasury office Fifty Dollars. The notes were in a twenty dollar and three ten dollar notes—and were dropped on Thursday the 20th, about noon. The above reward will be paid, and many thanks given on restoring the above notes to
ANN TENANT, At Mr. Tayloes, New-York Avenue. December 24th, 1804—it
By Public Sale, AT THE NAVY YARD, On Thursday next, the 27th instant, precisely at 11 o'clock,
A QUANTITY OF SLOP CLOTHING, HATS, BLANKETS, &c.
THOS. TINGEY, Capt. Comm'dant. Washington, D. C. 24.
At a meeting of the citizens of Washington, at the Theatre, on December the 23rd, 1804, at the instance of the Mayor.
ROBERT BRENT, Esq. being called to the Chair, and WILLIAM R. COZEN appointed Secretary.
After the reading of communications from the citizens of the City and county of Alexandria, it was resolved that this meeting should be adjourned, to meet at Rhodes's Tavern on Wednesday the 26th instant, at four o'clock P. M. to take into consideration the affairs of the District generally.
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman. WM. R. COZEN, Secretary.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of October, 1793, for regulating the materials and manner of buildings and improvements on the Lots in the City of Washington, it is provided "that the outer and party walls of all houses in the said city shall be built of brick or stone." And by the third article of the same terms and conditions it is declared "that the wall of no house shall be higher than forty feet to the roof in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than thirty five feet on any of the Avenues." And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the settlement in the city, of mechanics and others, whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorized by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said articles has been suspended by several acts of the President of the United States, from the fifth day of June, in the year 1796, to the first day of January next—and beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experienced, it is deemed proper to revive the same with the exception hereinafter mentioned.
Therefore, I THOMAS JEFFERSON , President of the United States, do declare that the first and third articles above recited shall be, and the same are hereby suspended until the first day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington previous to the said first day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid, shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that no wooden house covering more than three hundred and twenty square feet, or higher than twelve feet from the floor to the eave shall be erected, nor shall such house be placed within twenty four feet of any brick or stone house.
Given under my hand the twentieth day of December, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
To be sold at Auction.
At the Court-House in Alexandria, ON Monday the 14th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, about 96 acres of land, lying one quarter of a mile from the built parts of that city, and a great part laid out into streets and lots corresponding with the streets and lots of it. The near vicinity of it to a city so fast increasing of which it must soon become a part; its lying within the District of Columbia and other advantages render it an object worthy the attention of monied men, who by retaining it some time cannot fail of making great advantages. In the mean time either the whole or one half it more convenient to a purchaser, may be had at private sale.
The terms of payment are ten per cent. in cash, or a good endorsed note at 60 days, and the remainder in three equal annual instalments, on interest from the date. The security required will be a bond, with a conveyance of the land to certain trustees agreed on, who shall have authority to sell, in case of non payment of interest or principal at the time fixed. Persons wishing for information will please apply to Col. George D. Meigs, at Alexandria, or the subscriber in New-York. NATH: NIEL PENDLETON. Dec. 24th, 1804—Jn. 14
BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas issued from the Circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, at the suit of the President directors and Company of the Bank of Columbia—Will be exposed to public sale for ready cash on the 21st day of December next, at Wm. Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington, all the right, title, claim and interest of John P. Van Nels in and to the following property, viz.—Lots no 3 4 5 and 6 in sq no 492 Lots no 5 9 and 10 in sq no 493 Lots no 4 5 6 and 7 in sq 494 Lots no 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 and 13 in sq 535 Lot no 1 in sq south of sq no 463 Lot no 15 in sq no 878 Lots no 5 6 9 and 10 in sq no 874. Lots no 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 18 and 19 in sq no 585 Lots no 9 12 13 14 15 17 18 and 19 in sq no 587 Lots 2 3 4 5 16 17 18 20 21 and 22 in sq 642 Lots no 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 in sq no 537 Lots no 2 and 3 in sq no 577 Lot no 3 in sq no 579, Lots no 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 in sq no 581. Lots no 2 and 18 in sq 583 Lots no 1 in sq north of sq 583 Lots no 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 and 27 in sq south of sq no 643 Lots no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 and 28 in sq no 645 Lots no 2 8 and 11 in sq no 792 Lots no 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 and 26 in sq no 826 Lots no 6 and 7 in sq no 236 Lot no 11 in sq no 378 and lots no 13 14 and 15 in sq no 491 as laid down in the plan of the city of Washington. The sale will commence precisely at 10 o'clock. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal. October 29—law6f
The sale of the above property is postponed to the 10th day of January next, on which day the sale will certainly commence precisely at 10 o'clock. Dec 94—law28
TO RENT.
THE house occupied by J. P. VAN NELS. Enquire of John Little at the Treasury Department or of the Sub-Treasurer, at Doctor John Beatty's George Town. Possession given on the 1st December. AB SALOM, JOY. November 7—tf

PROPOSALS
For carrying Mails of the United States on the following Post-Roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington, until the 14th day of Jan. next, inclusive.
IN DELAWARE.
1. From Wilmington, by New Castle, St. Georges, Gault's Bridge, Duck Creek, Dover, and Frederica to Milford, three times a week. April 15 to November 13.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a m.—Arrive at Dover by 9 p m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Milford by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover by 8 p m. Leave Dover on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 2 p m.
November 15 to April 15.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m. Arrive at Dover by 6 p m and at Milford on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover by 8 p m and at Wilmington on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 6 p m.
2. From Milford by Georgetown, Dagsborough, Trap, Snowhill, Harrington and Drummondtown to Northampton c h once a week. Leave Milford every Tuesday at noon and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m. Leave Georgetown on Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Northampton c h the next Saturday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Northampton c h every Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown the next Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Georgetown on Wednesday by 6 a m and arrive at Milford by noon.
3. From Georgetown by Bridge Branch, New Fork Bridge and New Market to Camden once a week.—Leave Georgetown every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Cambridge on Thursday by 11 a m. Leave Cambridge at 1 p m and arrive at Georgetown on Friday by 6 p m.
4. From Georgetown by Concord and Laurel to Salisbury once a week.—Leave Georgetown every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Salisbury by 6 p m. Leave Salisbury every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m.
5. From Georgetown by Brackin Landing to Lewtown once a week.—Leave Lewtown every Tuesday noon and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m.—Leave Georgetown every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Lewtown by noon.
6. From Wilmington by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Sassafras and Georgetown Cross Roads to Chester-town twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 8 p m.
IN MARYLAND.
7. From Easton by Hillsborough, Denton, Greenborough and Whiteley-burg to Frederica once a week. Leave Easton every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Frederica on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Frederica every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Easton on Thursday by 6 p m.
8. From Chestertown by Church-hill, Centerville, Queenstown, Sharktown and Kent Island to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Centerville by 10 a m and at Annapolis by 8 p m. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Centerville by 2 p m. Leave Centerville at 3 p m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m.
9. From Centerville to Easton twice a week. Leave Centerville every Wednesday and Saturday at noon and arrive at Easton by 6 p m. Leave Easton every Tuesday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Centerville by 6 p m.
10. From Baltimore by Ellicott's Lower Mills and New Market to Fredericktown twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 9 p m and arrive at Baltimore on Sunday & Wednesday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Baltimore every Monday and Friday at 3 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 p m.
11. From Fredericktown by Woodborough, Taneytown, Petersburg and Hanover to York once a week. Leave Fredericktown every Monday at 4 a m and arrive at York by 5 p m. Leave York every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Fredericktown by 6 p m.
12. From Fredericktown by Middletown, Boonborough, Hagerstown and Greencastle to Chambersburg twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday and Saturday at 6 p m and arrive at Chambersburg on Wednesday and Sunday by 11 1-2 a m. Returning. Leave Chambersburg every Wednesday and Sunday at 1 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Thursday and Tuesday by 1 p m.
13. From Hagerstown by Hancock, Berkeley Springs, Oldtown, Cumber-
land, Cressapburg, Frankfort & Springfield to Romney once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Wednesday at 8 a m and arrive at Romney on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Romney every Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Hagerstown on Tuesday by 6 p m.
14. From Baltimore by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Brookville, Montgomery c h and Charlesburg to Leesburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 p m—arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Leesburg every Wednesday at 9 a m and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by 10 a m.
15. From Fredericktown to Leesburg once a week. Leave Leesburg every Tuesday at 3 a m and arrive at Fredericktown by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 1 p m and arrive at Leesburg by 8 p m.
16. From Fred. town by Newtown, Harper's Ferry, Charlesstown & Shepherdstown to Martinsburg once a week. Leave Fredericktown every Wednesday at 8 a m—arrive at Charlesstown by 5 p m.—Leave Charlesstown at 6 p m and arrive at Martinsburg on Thursday by 9 a m. Returning. Leave Martinsburg every Thursday at noon and arrive at Harper's Ferry by 8 p m. Leave Harper's Ferry on Tuesday at 9 a m and arrive at Fredericktown by 6 p m.
17. From Hartford to Bell Air once a week. Leave Bell Air every Tuesday by 7 a m—arrive at Hartford by 9 a m. Leave Hartford at 11 a m and arrive at Bell Air by 1 p m.
18. From Baltimore to Annapolis three times a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a m and arrive at Annapolis same days by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 a m and arrive at Baltimore by 5 p m.
19. From Annapolis by Tracey's Landing, Lower Marlborough, Huntingdon and Calvert c h to St. Leonard's once a week. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at St. Leonard's on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave St. Leonard's every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Annapolis on Thursday by 6 p m.
20. From Annapolis by Haddaway's, St. Michael's, Easton, Cambridge, Vienna, Salisbury, Prince's Ann and Snowhill to Salisbury once a week. Leave Annapolis every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Easton on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Easton at 2 p m and arrive at Snowhill on Wednesday by 1 p m.— Returning. —Leave Snowhill every Wednesday at 3 p m—arrive at Easton on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Easton at 2 p m and arrive at Annapolis on Saturday by 5 p m.
21. From Washington by Unitytown to Brookville once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 5 a m and arrive at Brookville by 11 a m.—Leave Brookville every Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Washington by 8 p m.
22. From Washington city by Georgetown, Montgomery c h & Clarksborough to Fredericktown three times a week.—Leave Washington city every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Fredericktown same days by 4 p m. Leave Fredericktown every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Washington same days by 4 p m.
23. From Washington city by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Aken's Ferry, Newport, Chaptico, Leonardtown, Great Mill and St. Inigoes to the Ridge.—Leave Washington every Monday and Friday at 7 a m and arrive at Port Tobacco by 5 p m.—Leave Port Tobacco every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Leonardtown by 4 p m. Leave Leonardtown at 1-2 past 4 p m & arrive at the Ridge on Wednesday at 4 p m.— Returning. Leave the Ridge at 6 a m on Thursday and arrive at Port Tobacco on Friday by 6 p m.—Leave Port Tobacco on Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Washington by 4 p m.
24. From Washington city by Upper Marlborough and Queen Ann's to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 6 p m. Leave Annapolis every Monday and Thursday at 5 a m and arrive at Washington by 4 p m.
25. From Upper Marlborough by Nottingham, Aquasco, Benedict and Charlotte Hall to Chaptico once a week. Leave Upper Marlborough every Wednesday noon and arrive at Chaptico on Thursday by 11 a m. Leave Chaptico every Thursday at 1 p m and arrive at Upper Marlborough on Friday by noon.
IN VIRGINIA.
26. From Hagerstown Md by Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg or Newtown, Strasburg, Woodstock, New Market and Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week.—Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 2 p m—arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Winchester at 11 a m and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 a m.— Returning. —Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Hagerstown the next Monday by 10 a m.
27. From Washington city by Georgetown, Prospect Hill, Hillsborough, Leesburg, Waterford, Charlesburg and Battlestown to Winchester.—Leave Washington city every Tuesday at 4
a m and arrive at Charlesburg on Wednesday by 5 p m. Leave Charlesburg at 6 p m and arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning. Leave Winchester every Friday noon and arrive at Washington on Sunday by 4 p m.
28. From Washington city by Fairfax c h Centerville, Middleburg, Goshen, Millwood, Paris and Winchester to Romney once a week.—Leave Washington every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 p m and at Romney on Monday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Romney every Tuesday at 4 a m—arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 9 a m and at Washington on Thursday by 5 p m.
29. From Romney by Westernport, Green Glades, Gandy's and Clarksburg to Marsh's once a week. Leave Romney every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Gandy's on Wednesday by 3 p m & at Marsh's on Friday by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Marsh's every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Gandy's on Sunday by 8 a m and at Romney on Monday by 8 p m.
30. From Marsh's by Marietta, Midletown and the Salt works to Chillicothe once a week. Leave Marsh's every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at the Salt works on Monday by 10 a m—Leave there at 10 1-2 a m and arrive at Chillicothe by 6 p m. Returning. —Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Marsh's the next Friday by 10 a m.
31. From Romney by Moorfields to Pendleton c h once a week. Leave Romney every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Pendleton c h on Wednesday by 4 p m. Returning. Leave Pendleton c h on Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Romney on Friday by 6 p m.
32. From Marietta to Wood c h once a week. Leave Marietta every Saturday at 2 p m, and arrive at Wood c h by 5 p m. Leave Wood c h at 7 p m and arrive at Marietta by 10 p m.
33. From Clarksburg, by Buchanan, to Randolph c h once in two weeks. Leave Clarksburg every other Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Randolph c h on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Randolph c h every other Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Clarksburg on Friday by 10 a m.
34. From Fredericksburg, by Falmouth, Elk Run church, Fauquier c h and Salem, to Paris once a week. Leave Paris every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Fredericksburg on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Fredericksburg every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Paris on Saturday by 6 p m.
35. From Leesburg by Centerville, Hay market, Buckland, Warrenton, Jefferson and Culpepper c h to Madison c h once a week. Leave Leesburg every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Madison c h on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave Madison c h every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Leesburg on Friday by 6 p m.
36. From Fredericksburg by Germantown, Stevensburg, Culpepper c h Gaines Cross Roads and Front Royal to Winchester once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Winchester on Monday at 6 a m. Returning. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Fredericksburg on Friday by 10 a m.
37. From Culpepper c h by Woodville, Washington, Thornton's Gap and Mundell's store to New-market once a week.—Leave Culpepper c h every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at New-market on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave New-market at 2 p m and arrive at Culpepper on Wednesday by 6 p m.
38. From Fredericksburg by Thornburg, Chilesburg, Chesterfield c h Newfound Mills, Oxford, Crew's store, Goochland c h Mitchell's, Yanceyville, Louisa c h, Pottsville and Spottsylvania c h and Bibb's store to Fredericksburg once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Tuesday at noon—arrive at Goochland c h on Thursday by 11 a m and at Fredericksburg the next Tuesday by 8 a m.
39. From Fredericksburg by Port Royal to Layton's once a week. Leave Fredericksburg and arrive at Layton's and arrive at Fredericksburg
40. From Fredericksburg by King George c h Brookfield, Mattox Bridge, Ledestown, Templeman's Cross Roads, Richmond c h Farnham, Kinfaile, Northumberland c h and Lancaster c h to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Kilmarnock the next Saturday by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Kilmarnock every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Fredericksburg the next Wednesday by 10 a m.
41. From Tappahannock to Richmond c h once a week. Leave Richmond c h every Thursday noon and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p m. Returning. —Leave Tappahannock on Thursday at 6 1-2 p m and arrive at Richmond c h on Monday by 9 a m.
42. From Bowling Green by Battersville, Broadus's Mill, Harrisonville, Newtown, Dunkirk, Walkerton, King William c h Lilly Point and Cumberland to New Kent c h once a week.—6 a m and arrive at New Kent c h on Tuesday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave New Kent every Tuesday at 2 p m and
arrive at Bowling Green on Wednesday by 6 p m.
43. From Richmond by Hanover-town and Dunkirk to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 p m—arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 a m. Leave Dunkirk at 8 a m and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p m.— Returning. Leave Tappahannock every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 9 a m.
44. From Dunkirk by King and Queen c h, Shacklefords, Gloucester c h, and North End to Matthews c h, once a week.
Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a m, and arrive at Matthews c h. on Friday by 6 p m.— Returning. Leave Matthews c h. on Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Dunkirk on Monday by 6 p m.
45. From Richmond by Granville to Charles City c h. once a week. Leave Charles City c h. every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Richmond by 4 p m. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Charles City c h. by 6 p m.
46. From Richmond by Hopkins Powhatan c h, Cartersville, New Canton, Buckingham c h, Bent Creek, Lynchburg, New London and Liberty to Fincastle once a week.—Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 p m arrive at Powhatan c h by 9 p m, and at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 p m.—Leave Fincastle every Sunday at 4 a m, and arrive at Powhatan c h on Tuesday by 3 p m.—Leave Powhatan c h at 4 p m and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 a m.
47. From Richmond by Goochville, Genito Bridge, Pridesville, Perkinsville, Painsville, Ligontown & James-town to Farmville once a week.—Leave Farmville every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 4 p m.—Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 a m, & arrive at Jamestown on Thursday by 8 p m.
48. From Powhatan c h by Cumberland c h, Ca Ira, Farmville, Prince Edward c h & Charlotte c h to Halifax c h once a week. Leave Powhatan c h every Thursday at 10 a m, arrive at Prince Edward c h on Friday by 4 p m and arrive at Halifax c h on Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Halifax c h on Sunday at 4 a m arrive at Prince Edward c h on Monday at 6 a m. Leave it at 6 1-2 a m & arrive at Powhatan c h on Tuesday by 1 p m.
49. From Prince Edward's c h by Leicesters, Wheeler's Springs, Reed's & Campbell's to New London once a week. Leave Prince Edward c h every Friday at 4 1-2 p m & arrive at New London on Saturday by 8 p m.— Returning. Leave New London on Sunday by 4 a m & arrive at Prince Edward c h on Monday by 6 a m.
50. From Halifax c h by Danville & Dixonville to Lenox Castle N. C. once a week. Leave Lenox Castle every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Halifax c h on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Halifax c h every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Lenox Castle on Monday by 6 p m.
51. From Halifax c h by Halifax Old town, Pittsylvania c h, Pittsylvania old c h, Peytonburg, Henry c h and Rocky Mount to Liberty once a week. Leave Halifax c h every Sunday at 6 a m arrive at Henry c h on Monday by 3 p m and at Liberty on Wednesday by 10 a m.— Returning. Leave Liberty every Wednesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Henry c h on Friday by 8 a m. Leave Henry c h at 9 a m and arrive at Halifax c h on Saturday by 6 p m.
52. From Henry c h by Patrick c h to Germanton in N. C. once in two weeks. Leave Henry c h every other Monday at 4 p m and arrive at Germanton on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Germanton the same day at 2 p m and arrive at Henry c h on Friday by 8 a m.
53. From Petersburg by Brookington, Namazteen Bridge, Notoway c h, Hungarystown, Double Bridge, Halesburg, Wiliesville, Bibb's Ferry and Scottsburg to Halifax c h once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 p m arrive at Wiliesville on Saturday by 9 a m. Leave Wiliesville at 10 a m and arrive at Halifax c h by 4 p m.— Returning. Leave Halifax c h on Sunday by 6 a m and arrive at Wiliesville by 2 p m. Leave Wiliesville at 3 p m and arrive at Petersburg on Wednesday by 10 a m.
54. From Wiliesville by Speed and Wilson's Store, Walden's Store, Sterlingville and Normans to Mount Tirzah once a week. Leave Wiliesville every Saturday at 10 a m and arrive at Mount Tirzah on Sunday by 4 p m. Leave Mount Tirzah every Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Wiliesville on Saturday by 8 a m.
55. From Harrisville by Fielders Mill, Quarlesville, M c Farlands, Lunenburg c h, Christianville, Marshallville, Mecklenburg c h, Davis's, St. Tamany's, Gads Bridge, Edmundson and Fielder's Mill to Harrisville once a week. Leave Harrisville every Tuesday at 6 a m arrive at Marshallville by 5 p m. Leave there on Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Harrisville by 6 p m.
56. From Harrisville by Hick's ford & Alexandria to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Halifax
by 8 p m. Leave Halifax every Thursday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Harrisville by 8 p m. The mail is to pass by Putney's Store and Dancy's on Wednesday and Saturday.
57. From Petersburg by Suffolk c h, Jerusalem and South Quay to Murfreesborough, N. C. once a week. Leave Petersburg every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Murfreesborough on Wednesday by 4 p m.— Returning. Leave Murfreesborough every Sunday at 8 a m and arrive at Petersburg on Monday by 6 p m.
58. From Smithfield by Urquhart's store, Jerusalem, Bethlehem Cross Roads and the Goffs keys, to Hick's Ford once a week.
Leave Hick's Ford every Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Smithfield on Friday by 11 a m.— Returning. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Hick's Ford on Saturday by 7 p m.
59. From Norfolk by Kempville, N. W. R. Bridge, Tulls Creek, N. C. Indian town, Jonesboro', Elizabeth City, Nixonton and Hertford to Edenton once a week. Leave Norfolk every Tuesday noon and arrive at Edenton the next Friday by 10 a m.— Returning. Leave Edenton every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Norfolk the next Tuesday by 8 a m.
60. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New Market, New Glasgow, Amherst c h and Madison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Lynchburg every Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Charlottesville on Monday by 10 a m.
61. From Staunton by Kinkaid's, the Warm Springs or Bath c h, Morris's, Callaghans and the Sulphur Springs to Lewisburg and from thence by Union Town, the Sweet Springs, Callaghans, &c. to Staunton once a week. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Lewisburg on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Lewisburg by noon and arrive at Staunton the next Friday by 10 a m.
62. From Lewisburg by Boyers, Huff's, Morris's, Kenhaway c h, Point Pleasant and Gallipolis, to Scioto Salt-works, once in two weeks. Leave Lewisburg every other Tuesday at 6 a m, arrive at Scioto Salt-works on Sunday by 4 p m. Leave Scioto Salt-works every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Lewisburg on Saturday by 6 p m.
63. From Staunton by Middlebrook, Brownsbarg, Lexington, Natural Bridge, Fincastle, Airmount, Montgomery c. h. and New Dublin to Wythe c. h. once a week. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Wythe c h on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Wythe c h every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Staunton the next Friday by 10 a m.
64. From New Dublin by Tazewell c h or Jeffersonville, Ruffel c h and Lee c h to Cumberland Gap once in two weeks. Leave New Dublin every other Monday at 9 a m and arrive at Cumberland Gap the next Saturday by 6 p m.— Returning. —Leave Cumberland Gap every other Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at New Dublin the next Friday by 6 p m.
65. From Wythe by Austinville, Grayson c h Scull Camp, Mount Airy and Bethania to Salem N. C. once a week. Leave Wythe c h every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Salem the next Friday by 10 a m. Returning. —Leave Salem every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Wythe c h on Monday by 6 p m.
IN NORTH-CAROLINA.
66. From Suffolk, Vir. by Everitt's bridge and Gates c h to Edenton twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday by 1 p m. Returning. —Leave Edenton every Sunday and Thursday at 9 1-2 a m and arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday by 9 a m.
67. From Edenton by Lee's mills, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week. Leave Edenton every Tuesday and Saturday at 2 p m arrive at Plymouth by 6 a m on Wednesday and Sunday. Leave Plymouth at 6 1-2 a m and arrive at Washington by 6 p m. Leave Washington at 7 p m and arrive at Newbern on Thursday and Monday by 4 p m. Returning. —Leave Newbern every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a m arrive at Washington by 5 p m. Leave Washington at 6 p m arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday and Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Plymouth at 4 1-2 p m and arrive at Edenton on Thursday and Sunday by 9 a m.
68. From Washington by Bath to Woodstock once a week. Leave Woodstock every Wednesday at 7 a m and arrive at Washington by 4 p m. Leave Washington at 7 p m and arrive at Woodstock on Thursday by 2 p m.
69. From Newbern by Trenton, North Well Landing and Richmond to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Newbern on Saturday by 7 p m.
Leave Newbern every Tuesday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Newbern on Saturday by 7 p m. To be continued