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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
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WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DXXXI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives.
Debate on Mr. Bard's motion to lay a tax of Ten dollars on every slave imported into the United States.
TUESDAY, February 14, 1804.
Mr. BEDINGER said he differed widely as to the effects of this motion from the gentlemen who had just spoken. He was as hostile to the slave trade as any man in the union; and if he could believe that the imposition of a tax of ten dollars upon every imported negro would check the importation he would vote for it. But he believed the resolution would have a different, and would rather sanction than discourage the trade. In point of revenue the tax was of little consideration. Suppose a thousand slaves to be imported monthly, the amount of the tax would be about 100,000 dollars a year, which in four years, at the expiration of which Congress would have power to prohibit the trade altogether, would amount to 400,000 dollars; a sum too trifling to be put into competition with the adoption of any measure that went to sanction such a trade.
Mr. MACON (Speaker) believed the resolution not to be founded in good policy. All the declamation, and appeal to the passions, urged in its behalf, appeared to him unnecessary and irrelevant. The avowed object of the proposed tax was to shew the hostility of congress to the principle of importing slaves. How would this opposition of congress be manifested, when it would become the duty of the armed ships of the United States, as soon as the tax was imposed, to protect this trade; as well as all other trade on which taxes were laid? He asked whether vessels engaged in this trade would not, under such circumstances, possess the same right to the protection of the government, as any other vessels engaged in any other kind of trade? Can this House tax this trade, and refuse it the same protection that is extended to all other trade? The question is not whether we shall prohibit the slave trade; but simply whether we shall tax it. Gentlemen are of opinion that the state of South Carolina has done wrong in permitting the importation of slaves. Suppose that is the case, may not this measure be wrong also? Will it not look like an attempt in the general government to correct a state for the undoubted exercise of its constitutional powers? It appeared to him to be something like putting a state to the ban of the empire. It will operate as a censure thrown on the state. To this, said Mr. MacOn, I can never consent. As far as the law, that may be founded upon this resolution, can go, it will hold forth an evidence of the opinion entertained by congress of the act of the legislature of South Carolina. I know that these ideas may be unpopular in some parts of the union, but I notwithstanding, consider them just. There does not appear to me to be any necessity for our interposition, since the adoption of the constitution, no slaves have, I believe, been, permitted to be imported; and only four years are yet to run before congress will be possessed of the constitutional right of prohibiting the importation altogether; and the simple question now is, whether for a trifling revenue, we will undertake to protect this trade. My idea is that those who at present go into the traffic have no right to claim your protection; but once legalize by taxing it, and they will acquire the right to and will demand it.
All that has been said on the circumstances connected with the slave trade, either here or in England, and on its morality or immorality, are in my opinion foreign to the true point involved in this debate, which is, is the measure contemplated by the resolution politic or is it not. In my opinion it is impolitic for the reasons I have assigned, and for many others which might be added. I shall, therefore, on this ground vote against it.
Mr. FINDLEY was of opinion that the policy of the measure embraced by the resolution, and nothing else, was before them. Gentlemen seemed all to unite in their abhorrence of the slave trade; they differed only about the means of preventing it. It was well understood that a large majority of the federal convention were inimical to the slave trade. That convention had only acted upon it in a commercial point of view. As they considered imported slaves as an article of commerce, the House possesses the same liberty of acting with regard to them as with regard to
other articles of trade. In some of these articles Congress had the right of exercising unlimited taxation, in this case their power was limited to a certain amount. Imported goods, on an average, were subjected to a duty of about 20 per cent. On this subject a difference of opinion exists, as to the propriety of making imported slaves an article of revenue. This is the true question, and not whether we shall cast a censure upon any particular state. It does not follow that, because we lay a particular tax, we censure those who pay it. Considering this then as an article of trade, the tax might have been long since laid, had not all the states prohibited the traffic; under those circumstances it could not be taken up as a subject of revenue.
Mr. Findley observed that though it might be unbecoming in the House to be influenced by resentment against the state of South Carolina, yet it was proper that they should be influenced by the policy of the case. As a profitable article of commerce, it appeared as eligible a subject for taxation as could be found, and as justly liable to taxation as any other. As to the disgrace, which some gentlemen were of opinion would arise from taxing it, that arose from the excellence of the slave-trade. In laying the tax we shall do all we can to discourage it; and if we do not like to use the money derived from taxing it in the common way, we may apply it to special objects; to ameliorate the state of slavery, or to any other objects.
Mr. Findley concluded his remarks, by observing that this question being brought forward, he could not justify himself in neglecting to embrace the opportunity it presented of discountenancing the importation of slaves. He considered it proper that Congress should take up the subject as the constitution presented it to them. At a certain period they would possess the right of prohibiting it altogether; and until then they enjoyed the power of taxation. This being the only constitutional powers they did possess, he trusted they would exert it.
Dr. MITCHELL declared his with that the proposition of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Bard) should be considered merely as a subject of political economy. In the remarks which he proposed to offer upon it, he should therefore confine himself to that object. He would therefore say nothing on the immorality of a trade which deprived a large portion of the human species of their rights. He should pass over in silence, every thing that might be urged to exhibit it as impious and irreligious. And he would not utter a word on its repugnance to the principles of our equal jurisprudence and the spirit of our free government. The slavery of a portion of our species was a copious theme when viewed in either of these aspects. But on the present occasion he was willing to wave them all.
The proposition was to be considered only in its commercial, economical and fiscal relations. And on each of these it would be proper to make a few observations.
It was much to be regretted that the severe and pointed statute against the slave-trade had been so little regarded. In defiance of its forbiddance and its penalties, it was well known that citizens and vessels of the United States were still engaged in that traffic. During the present session, memorials had been presented to Congress, praying for exoneration from the exportation bonds which had been given to one of the collectors of the customs, to insure the landing of a cargo of New-England rum in Africa, which it was not pretended to be denied was bartered away for slaves. These voyages were said to be carried on under the flag of a foreign nation; and the common practice, as was alleged, was to go to the Island of St. Croix and procure Danish papers and colours. Under this cover the voyages were performed. To prevent the confiscation of the vessels under the law, on conviction of being engaged in the slave-trade, it had been customary to sell that article of property in a foreign port.
Mr. Mitchell observed that the extent of this shocking commerce was very considerable at this time. Some time ago he had seen a list of the American vessels then known to be hovering on the coast of Guinea, in quest of captivated negroes. They were numerous and active; and so fatally busy as to excite the apprehensions of the benevolent Sierra Leone Company. In various parts of the nation, customs were made for slave voyages without secrecy, shame or apprehension. The construction of the ships, the shackles for
the dismal apparatus of cruelty, were attended to with the systematic coolness of an ordinary adventure. Regardless of legal prohibitions, these merciless men, as greedy as the sharks of the element on which they sailed, collected their slaves along the shores and at the factories of Negroland, from the river Senegal to the Countries of Congo and Angola. Countenanced by their fellow citizens at home, who were as ready to buy as themselves were to collect and to bring to market, they approached on Southern harbours and islets and lands in the western hemisphere. Upon the ill-fated soil of the western, in this way, it had been computed that during the last twelve months, twenty thousand enslaved negroes had been transported from Guinea, and by smuggling added to the plantation stock of Georgia and South Carolina.
So little respect seems to have been paid to the existing prohibitory statute, that it may almost be considered as disregarded by common consent. And, therefore, as was observed by a gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Huger) the legislature of that state, had lately re-enacted their restrictive law and legitimated a trade, which neither that regulation of their commonwealth, nor the concurrent authority of the nation could prevent. And it may be received as a correct general idea on this subject that the citizens of the navigating states bring negroes from Africa, and sell them to the inhabitants of those states which are more distinguished for their plantations.
Thus in spite of the spirit of our republican institutions, and the letter of our laws, a commerce in slaves is carried on to an alarming extent. A species of slavery peculiar in its form and character, and unlike that which was practised in ancient or modern Europe. A kind of servitude unheard of by the civilized world, until it was made known among the discoveries of the Portuguese along the western coast of that continent which reaches from Ceuta to the Cape of Good Hope. There it seems to have been extant from time immemorial, among the barbarous natives of the country who have eradicated all the tender relations of society and established in their place the forcible and ferocious distinctions of MASTER and SLAVE. From those rude and uncivilized tribes, did christian people learn the lessons of negro slavery. Under such instructors, and with such examples before them, have the Europeans and their descendants carried those savage customs of the Africans into the new world, and most unfortunately tainted with them the manners and ordinances of a more refined race of men. For a delineation of this peculiar state of society, in its native regions the world is much indebted to the undaunted enterprise of Mr. Parke; as for its baneful effects upon the white nations who have adopted it, they will long remember the disclosures of Mr. Wilberforce, and the researches of Mr. Clarkson.
This doleful traffic it was not in the power of Congress to prevent by any present regulations. By the 9th section of the first article of the constitution, the power of admitting such persons as they please, is reserved to the states until the year 1808. South Carolina has authorised the importation of negro slaves from Africa. This Congress can neither prohibit nor punish. But the national legislature can exercise the authority granted by the same paragraph of the constitution, "of imposing on such importation a tax or duty not exceeding ten dollars for each person."
There could be no doubt of the power of Congress to declare and levy such an import on imported slaves, for four years to come. The only question therefore was, whether it would be good policy to do so? Mr. Mitchell contended that it would. On this point he replied to a gentleman from S. Carolina, (Mr. Lowndes) who had argued that such a tax would discourage agriculture. He contrated the cultivation of lands by the labour of freemen, with the more expensive management of them by slaves. He compared the husbandry of the northern and middle states, with the rural economy of the south. He examined in detail the moderate profits of a plantation on which bread, corn, grass and live stock were raised, and the enormous income derived to the proprietor of an estate employed in the culture of tobacco, rice, cotton, and sugar. He examined the smaller expense of feeding, clothing, and housing labourers in warm than in cold climates. It had been computed by men of observation, that a working slave on a cotton plantation, would, besides supporting himself, clear
for his master a nett sum of two hundred dollars a year. On the average course of crops, where the plants were not attacked by the Chirrel, this estimate was considerably below the mark. And on this conviction he believed there was no imported article whatever that would bear an import so well.
Mr. M. then replied to an argument of the gentleman from North Carolina, (Mr. Macon) that the imposition of the tax would be a recognition of the right to trade in slaves, and bind the nation to protect it with the force of the navy. He considered slavery already recognised in many of the states, and permitted by the constitution. It was a fact that it did exist, and Congress could not put an end to it. But this body might interpose its authority, and discountenance it as far as possible; and by laying the duty as high as the constitution permitted, a very desirable addition would be made to the revenue. Two hundred thousand dollars might be computed to be derived from this sort of merchandise imported into the country: nor would Congress be bound to protect the African commerce on the high seas—the existing statute would be in force against it—the trade would still be unlawful as far as the power of Congress extended. And under the proposition now under debate, this species of traffic would be so far from receiving encouragement, that it would be punished in cases where Congress could punish it, and taxed in the cases to which the power to punish did not extend.
He then delineated the wretched condition of a man subdued by fraud or force, deprived of the exercise of his will and judgment, subjected to the dominion and caprice of another, robbed of his rights and privileges, divested of moral power and agency, degraded from the rank of a human being, and brutalised into a CHATTEL—A THING—and divested of the character of a PERSON. In this point of view such articles, bought and sold publicly in the market, were to be considered as mere merchandise—as working machines, or animals of labour. Distressing as the reflection was to every sympathising or patriotic heart, it was useless to dwell upon it, as it was beyond our reach to grant relief. He would therefore treat it strictly as a case of foreign merchandise heretofore admitted free, but upon which it was now intended to impose a duty. For his own part, he should be glad if it could be laid, ad valorem , upon the price of the article. But as the matter was circumstanced, there was no other method that could be adopted than to impose it, per capita , upon the individual persons imported. By laying the tax, he would imitate the ways of Divine Providence, and endeavour to extract good out of evil.
Concluding thus that the tax was constitutional, that the subject would bear it, and that it would be a reasonable and proper expression of the Congressional sentiment on the subject, Mr. M. proceeded to shew what an abundance of excellent purposes could be answered by 200,000 dollars collected annually for four years. We might then venture to unbar the door of the statute of limitation, which had been barricaded so firmly and so long, and pay off the balance of the claims demanded by the crowds of supplicating officers and soldiers, who wrought out our revolution, and whose only fault was that they had not presented their accounts within the prescribed time. We might make roads between the Western and Atlantic waters, and transport persons, goods, letters and newspapers with greater ease, cheapness and despatch. We might possibly prevent the necessity of new loans and expedients, on a call of emergency. We might afford more ample appropriations for completing the public buildings and streets in the territory of Columbia, and particularly in the city of Washington; or, besides a variety of other works of public utility. Missionaries might be sent forth to explore the new country which had been lately annexed to the United States, by tracing the Red River, the Arkansas, and others of the vast streams south of the Missouri to their sources, that we might thereby acquire a more enlarged and circumstantial account of the extent, boundaries, productions and value of Louisiana.
In the course of his remarks, Mr. M. said, he had endeavoured to avoid all harshness of expression on a topic of a peculiarly delicate nature, and prone to excite much sensibility in debate, considering it strictly as a matter of political economy. In his attempt to state his reasoning to the committee not as an abstract speculator, but as a man of business, he hoped he had given
no offence to any gentleman by any feverity of animadversion. He looked upon negro slavery as a dark spot on some of the members of the national body, which was spreading wider, turning blacker, and threatening a gangrene all around; and he felt a confidence, that all friends to the health of this body would take warning by its fatal progress in a neighbouring Island, which had so mortified in St. Domingo, as to make that extreme part rot and drop off from the system to which it once belonged.
Mr. SLOAN said he rose to observe in a few words, that however afflictive it might be to contemplate a certain part of the creation used as articles of traffic, imported and exported the same as cattle, he did not consider the morality or immorality of the practice before the House. We must take the constitution as we find it, and as, said he, it is not in our power to prohibit the importation, the only question to be considered is, whether we shall most encourage the traffic, by letting the articles imported remain free of duty, or by imposing a tax upon them. This view he believed, presented to the mind the true question, and believing himself that a tax would, in some degree, discourage the importation, he should vote for the resolution.
Mr. T. MOORE.—I am astonished to hear gentlemen that advocate the resolution now under consideration, reprobate a traffic as horrid and infamous, and yet wish to draw a revenue from it, if it is an infamy.
I differ very widely in opinion from the honorable gentleman from Pennsylvania, who thinks that a tax of 10 dollars per head will operate as a check to the growth of this horrid traffic. If I thought it would have that effect, I would cheerfully vote for the resolution. I believe a tax of 10 dollars will not prevent the importation of a single person of this description.
The gentleman told us that he hoped the general government were disposed to discourage this traffic as far as they are authorised by the constitution. I hope this House will discourage this importation by the legitimate of one of the southern states, not by imposing a tax on those unfortunate people imported into the United States. But by passing a resolution expressive of its disapprobation of all acts permitting the importation of certain people into the United States.
As the general government cannot prohibit this traffic before the year 1808, I hope this House will reject the resolution under consideration, and totally disapprove every measure which attempts to draw revenue from an act that rivets the chains of slavery on any of the human race.
I will not attempt to follow the honorable gentleman from Pennsylvania, who offered this resolution through his book of lamentations, or through his chapter of horrid traffic, blood, murder, and treason, but will content myself with observing, that I rather myself this House will never legalise an act, by which our national coffers will be filled with the price of liberty.
That gentleman says he wishes the general government to shew that they are enemies to slavery; if that is the gentleman's wish, if it is in order, I will offer the following resolution as a substitute for the one under consideration:
Resolved, That this House receive with painful sensibility, information that one of the southern states, by a repeal of certain prohibitory laws, have permitted a traffic unjust in its nature, and highly impolitic in free governments.
This motion the Chairman declared not in order, while the previous motion of Mr. Bard was undecided upon.
Mr. HUGER regretted that he could not see the subject in the same light with other gentlemen who had taken a part in the debate. He had no hesitation in saying that he had always been hostile to the importation of slaves. Nor had he any hesitation in saying that if he had the power, he would prohibit the importation. But the situation in which they were now placed was very different from that in which they would find themselves in the year 1808, when they would possess the constitutional power to prohibit the introduction of slaves. The constitution was known to be the offspring of concession and compromise; and in no part of it was this feature more apparent than in that which related to this subject. When the southern states were admitted into the union, they were in the habit of carrying on this species of trade, and they, by the express language of the constitution, retained the right of continuing it until the year 1808. Under

this constitution the state of South Carolina enjoyed the exclusive right of judging of the propriety of allowing the trade or of prohibiting it. Had he had the honor of a seat in the legislature of that state, Mr. H. said he certainly would have opposed the passage of this law. But he was only one of that community, standing here as their representative, and after the state had exercised their undoubted right, however he might dislike the measure, it was his duty to defend the right which they had to adopt it. That state had, in truth, done no more than she possessed a constitutional right to do; and he believed there was in that state as much true compassion as in any other in the union. He said, he could not, therefore, but feel sensibly the attempt to single out this particular state, to censure her for doing that which she had an undisputed right to do.
This was not, as contended by some gentlemen, a mere question of revenue; but it was a question, whether the government of the union should come forward and condemn the act of a state which she was fully authorized to pass. If it is necessary to increase the revenue, let us meet that subject fairly and fully, and not single out a particular resource of a particular state. It is on this ground, said Mr. Huger, that I principally object to this measure. The gentleman from New-York (Dr. Mitchill) has endeavored to prove that, because in the southern states the article of slaves produces a great profit, it is therefore proper to make it the subject of taxation. I ask if there should be a profitable species of trade carried on in any other part of the union, it would be deemed politic or just on that account to lay an additional tax upon it? The fair principle of taxation is that every part of the union should contribute equally. When any branch of trade is profitable in New-York, I, though a southern man, rejoice at it. When the fisheries of the eastern states prosper, I feel highly gratified. Not because those whom I represent are particularly interested in them; but because I consider myself as a part of the whole, and that whatever advances the interests of any part of this union must promote the interests of every part of it.
With regard to the moral principle involved in the slave trade, we have nothing to do with it. On this point the union ought to be silent. On this subject can any thing be more pointed than the provisions of the constitution, which, contrary to most of the other provisions, cannot be altered but with the consent of every state in the union. Why then shall we, like a school boy, cry over what we cannot prevent. Each state, so long as she confines herself within the limits of her constitutional powers, must be the exclusive judge of her own conduct; and it becomes not one state, influenced by different feelings, habits and interests, to pronounce upon the conduct of another; all, so far as regards themselves, are judges of right and wrong. We too have as strong a conviction of the propriety of our measures as those who differ from us in sentiment on this subject. We may, perhaps, think it more blameable to make slaves of white people, than of the blacks.
I confess I have not been able clearly to understand the ideas of the gentleman from New-York (Dr. Mitchill.) A few days since that gentleman offered a report, the object of which was to free raw materials from duty. Will the state of South Carolina profit by this? No. It will conduce to the benefit of other parts of the union; but we shall bear the burthen. And still on this occasion, because we derive a certain profit from a particular description of trade the gentleman contends for taxing it.
Let gentlemen also consider that we are not to be hurried away by our feelings or passions. We are sent here to attend to the business of the nation, and to do that, as it ought to be done, we must yield to a spirit of mutual deference and compromise; we must act fairly and impartially. All we ask in the present case is to do as we would be done by. We permit the eastern states to import German redemptions and others. Let them then permit us to enjoy our constitutional right of importing slaves, especially when that right will exist but for a short time.
We do not pretend to advocate the act, but the right of our state to pass this law. It is not to be inferred that we are friendly to the importation. I believe, on the contrary, every representative of the state on this floor is hostile to it. But how can gentlemen expect that we will disregard the voice of our own state; and especially when the measure may have been dictated by good and substantial reasons. One good reason may be that the importation could not be prevented; and that the restraining law was extensively broken. This, we know, was the fact. If so, may it not have been found policy in the state to repeal it? There may have been another reason for the measure. It may have been conceived to have been better to import slaves directly from Africa, than to be indebted for them to New-York and other states in which they may have been surreptitiously introduced.
The gentleman from New-York (Dr. Mitchill) observes that it is demonstrable that, even in a pecuniary point of view, slaves are an evil; and that they impoverish those who hold them. What does this shew, but that in the north they kept slaves as long as their interest dictated, and then got rid of them; and that because it is our misfortune to have them, we must be punished for our poverty. Though young, I am happy to state that I have seen the evil decreasing in the state I have the honor to represent. Let us alone, and we will pursue the best means the nature of the case admits of. Interfere and you will only increase the evil; for, whenever the government of the union interferes in the peculiar concerns of a state, it must excite jealousy and a spirit of resistance.
Let gentlemen lay aside, on this occasion, the prejudices to which local circumstances and peculiar state interests and feelings expose them. When I see the lowest of the animal tribe tortured, I feel for them; but does it follow that my interference will mitigate their pain? Do we not all know, that by interfering between a man and his wife, we only aggravate the difference; and do we not likewise know that any interference between a master and his slave induces the former to be more severe. I believe the state of South Carolina has as great an inclination, as any state similarly circumstanced, to do away this evil. But they must, and ought to take their own course. It is a circumstance well known, that the people to the north, who make the most noise on this subject, are those, who, when they go to the south, first hire, then buy, and last of all turn out the severest masters among us.
(To be continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY
FRIDAY, MARCH 2.
We may anticipate, without much presumption, that the nominations of President and Vice President, made by the Republican members of Congress, will be universally acceptable to the friends of liberty throughout the union. It would be a work of supererogation to attempt any eulogium upon the political deportment of THOMAS JEFFERSON. It may suffice to say that before his country called him to the exercise of the first office in its gift, he was emphatically denominated the man of the people; and that in the discharge of the high duties of his station, he has demonstrated that the honorable epithet was not misapplied. Power has not corrupted a heart, or impaired an understanding, both of which have through a chequered life been actively engaged in rendering services to his fellow men. Many individuals have distinguished themselves in advocating the liberties of their country before they attained high political places; but few have preserved, in the possession of power, an unabated zeal for the public welfare. Be it the characteristic distinction of Thomas Jefferson, that his political principles have never changed; and that in power, as well as out of power, his patriotism has shone with equal splendor. While in the retirement of private life, his love of equal rights and simplicity of manners were not greater than they have been since he assumed the chair of state; and while the world around him has been in a state of mutation, it is his distinction to have remained the same. Whom more fit to preside over the delinies of a republic than such a man? This is the language, not of servility, but of esteem; and supported, as it is by the sentiments of the friends of liberty throughout the United States, it presents a memorable refutation of the dogma that republics are ungrateful. The truth is, that they are generally grateful, but that few public men, elevated to the highest offices, so deport themselves as to deserve that gratitude, which ought only to be conferred by the people on their greatest benefactors.
GEORGE CLINTON is nominated as Vice-President. So far as events have arisen to try his principles, he too has earned the distinguished meed of an uniform & unabating devotion to liberty. The trying junctures of the revolution found him at his post; and the great principles it gave birth to have had in him an inflexible, an uncorruptible, an enlightened advocate. In the state, of
which he is a citizen, he, has in every vicissitude of her politics, stood a rock against which the waves of party have dashed in vain. Firm, cool, collected, plain in his manners, and assiduous in the discharge of duty, he is beloved by his friends, and esteemed by his enemies.
These are the men, fellow citizens, you are invited by your representatives to make the depositaries of your confidence; of a confidence scarcely less honorable to you than to them.
We allot a portion of our paper to-day to an account of the celebration of the acquisition of Louisiana in different quarters of the United States. We have ever considered as unworthy the imitation of republicans the senseless parade, so lavishly displayed under monarchies, to commemorate events in which the personal vanity or glory of a tyrant is generally alone consulted; and were these celebrations of a similar complexion we should rather hold them up to reprobation than as an example. But when an act so splendid occurs, which derives its highest lustre from its solid utility, and whose like will never probably happen again in the annals of our country, and when the means by which it has been achieved are considered, we feel it a duty in the nation not to suffer it to pass by without a bold manifestation of the lively enthusiasm it is so eminently calculated to inspire, and which it has actually inspired. Believing that our readers think and feel as we do on this point, we shall offer no apology, for the space taken up by a description of these celebrations, which shall, from time to time, be given. The examples, so promptly and so handsomely set by the representatives of the people, is worthy of the imitation of the people themselves, and we rejoice to perceive on this subject, as on others of the greatest moment, the fullest sympathy between the members of the government and those whose interests they are appointed to protect.
It is with great regret that we inform the public that a dreadful conflagration has laid a large part of Norfolk in ashes. It took place on Wednesday week, and destroyed above three hundred houses, embracing nearly the whole of the commercial part of the town.
Mr. LANSING having declined being a candidate for the office of governor of the state of New-York, chief justice Lewis has been nominated by the republicans of that state.
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Paris, 15 Vend. 12 year.
The Minister of Exterior Relations. To Mr. Livingston, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States.
SIR,
The minister of marine and the colonies in announcing to me that the captain of the frigate Laiquel, employed at Flensburg, had remarked that the documents on board the American vessel the Superior, capt. Silvester Wilson, were not drawn up in the forms required by the convention of the 8 Vend. 9th year concluded between France and the United States, observes to me that several other American vessels, which have lately entered the ports of the republic, had not papers in any better order.
The present circumstances and the analogy existing between the American, and English tongues, induce the minister of Marine to wish that the vessels of the United States may be furnished with more regular documents in order to prevent every sort of difficulty.
Will you, Sir, be pleased to communicate these observations to your government that it may take the necessary measures, in order that its vessels may experience no difficulty on their arrival in the ports of France, and in order that nothing may alter the good harmony which prevails between the two nations.
Accept, Sir, the sentiments of my high consideration, (Signed,) CH: MAU. TALLEYRAND.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, February, 29.
Mr. Jackson moved the going into committee of the whole, on the report of the committee of elections, respecting the seat of Thomas Lewis.
Mr. Dana moved a postponement of this order until to-morrow, and required
the Yeas and Nays, which were Yeas 64—Nays 48.
The House went into a committee of the whole, John C. Smith in the chair, on the bill making appropriations for carrying into effect the convention of the 11th August, 1802, between the United States and the King of Spain.
The bill appropriates 15,760 dollars for the compensation of two commissioners, half of the fifth commissioner, a secretary, and an agent.
Having passed through the committee, the House ordered the bill to a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Findley, from the committee of elections, made a report on the representation of Duncan M. Farlane, complaining of the undue election of Samuel D. Purviance. The report concludes with the opinion that there is not sufficient evidence to set aside the election of Samuel D. Purviance.
Mr. Eppes from the committee appointed to enquire whether the monies drawn from the treasury on account of the marine corps have been faithfully applied to the public service, made a report, which concludes with recommending a resolution, that provision ought to be made by law for a monthly or quarterly adjustment of the accounts of the marine corps.
The House went again into a committee of the whole on the bill for the government of Louisiana.
Messrs. Jackson, Sloan, Smilie, Elliot, Boyle, Olin and Elmer supported; and Messrs. Holland, S. L. Mitchill and Lucas opposed the motion to strike out the 4th section, made with the view of extending to the people of Louisiana the elective franchise; when the question was put, and the motion to strike out carried—Ayes 80—Nays 15.
Mr. G. W. Campbell offered the following substitute:
The governor and judges or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the said territory, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary and best suited to the circumstances of the territory, and may also make such laws as they shall deem conducive to the good government of the inhabitants thereof, and report the same to congress from time to time, which laws shall be in force in the said territory, until the organization of the general assembly therein, unless disapproved of by congress, but afterwards the legislature shall have authority to repeal or alter them as they shall think fit.
The governor and judges or a majority of them, shall as soon as may be, after they are appointed and commissioned, divide said the territory into divisions, to be called counties, in such manner as may best suit the convenience of the inhabitants, each county to contain, as nearly as may be consistent with the nature of the settlements, an equal number of free persons; and the city of New Orleans shall form one county.
Previous to the organization of the general assembly, the governor shall appoint such magistrates, and other civil officers in each county of the said territory, as he shall find necessary for the preservation of the peace and good order in the same; after the general assembly shall be organized, the powers and duties of magistrates and other civil officers, shall be regulated and defined by the said assembly; but all magistrates and other civil officers, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, shall, during the continuance of this temporary government, be appointed by the governor.
The general assembly or legislature, shall consist of a legislative council and a house of representatives: the house of representatives shall consist of members, of whom shall be chosen from the county including the city of New Orleans, and from each of the other counties in the said territory, a majority of whom shall be a quorum to do business.
No person shall be eligible or qualified to act as a representative, except a free white male, who shall have been a citizen of one of the United States, or of one of the territories, heretofore belonging to the United States three years, and be a resident in the county for which he shall be chosen, or who shall have resided in the said territory of New Orleans three years, and be resident in the county for which he shall be chosen, and in either case shall likewise hold in his own right in fee, two hundred acres of land within the same. Every person of the age of twenty one years, having been a citizen of the United States, or having resided in the said territory one year immediately preceding any election, shall be qualified to vote for a representative or representatives in the county in which he shall reside at the time of such election.
The governor and judges, or a majority of them, as soon as may be, after the said territory shall have been divided into counties, and within the time prescribed by this act, shall make the necessary regulations; and give time and place to the inhabitants of each county of the said territory, qualified to vote as herein before prescribed, to elect representatives to represent them in the general assembly. The representatives
thus elected shall serve for the term of one year, and in case of the death of a representative or removal from office, the governor shall issue a writ to the county for which he was a member, to elect another in his stead to serve for the residue of the term.
The legislative council shall consist of members, to continue in office one year, unless sooner removed by the President of the United States, a majority of whom shall be a quorum to do business; and they shall be appointed in the following manner, to wit: As soon as representatives shall be elected, the governor shall appoint a time and place for them to meet, and when met, they shall nominate persons, having the same qualifications, as are herein declared necessary for representatives, and return their names to the governor, who shall within ten days thereafter, appoint and commission of them to serve as a legislative council; and whenever a vacancy shall happen in the council, by death or removal from office, the House of Representatives shall nominate two persons qualified as aforesaid for each vacancy, and return their names to the governor, one of whom he shall appoint and commission for the residue of the term. The general Assembly shall meet at least once in every year, at the city of New Orleans, at such time after the first meeting as may be appointed by law.—And the governor shall have power on extraordinary occasions to convene the general assembly.
After the first election, representatives shall be elected annually, in such manner as the legislature may direct, not contrary to the provisions of this act. And a legislative council shall likewise be annually appointed, in the manner herein before directed.
The general assembly shall have authority to make laws in all cases for the good government of the said territory, not repugnant to the constitution and laws of the United States. All bills having passed by a majority in the House of representatives, and by a majority in the council, shall be referred to the governor for his assent, but no bill or legislative act whatever shall be of any force without his assent.
The legislature of the said territory shall have no power over the primary disposal of the soil, nor to tax the lands of the United States, nor to interfere with the claims to land within the said territory.
When the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again; and the House ordered the section proposed as a substitute to be printed.
THURSDAY, March 1.
Mr. Rodney presented a bill for the appointment of an additional judge for the Mississippi territory.
Referred to a committee of the whole. The House went into committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair, on the report of the committee of elections, respecting the election of Thomas Lewis, the sitting member, declaring him not entitled, and declaring Andrew Moore entitled to a seat.
Messrs. Findley, and Varnum supported; and Messrs. Baldwin, Jackson and Huger opposed the report.
Messrs. R. Griswold, Gregg, Dawson, Early and J. Randolph delivered their sentiments with a view principally to obtain explanations of facts or principles involved in the report.
When Mr. J. Randolph moved that the committee should rise, in order to give the petitioner an opportunity of being heard at the bar of the House.
The committee rose, and Mr. Randolph's motion was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Huger, permission was given to the petitioner and the sitting member to be heard by counsel.
The further consideration of the report was then postponed until to-morrow.
A letter was received from the Post-Master General, giving, in obedience to the order of the House, a detailed statement of the expenses of the Post-Office department for three successive years.
Mr. Smith will oblige a number of his political friends and subscribers, by giving the following a place in the National Intelligencer.
On Monday last upwards of 400 citizens convened at NOTTINGHAM, Prince George's county, in order to celebrate the happy accession of Louisiana to their beloved country. This circumstance, so replete with the advantages of peace, honor, wisdom and wealth, merits the acclamations of every grateful heart, influenced by the principles of real republicanism. The presence of Governor Bowie, on this occasion, was a source of solicitation, with his numerous friends and fellow countrymen.
The company partook of a sumptuous entertainment prepared at Captain Bowie's tavern, at which the Governor was pleased to preside, in association with Thomas Cootes, Esqr. who was called to the seat of vice-president.
The following toasts were drunk, preceded by an address explanatory of the subject producing the instance of joy and congratulation, accompanied

 1. The people of the United States—Sovereign and independent.  2. Thomas Jefferson—The man of the people.  3. Louisiana—Glorious acquisition—a "wide spread" for human happiness—honorable to its authors.  4. Our brethren of Louisiana.  5. The United States in confederation—"one and indivisible."  6. The state governments, separate and independent.  7. Elections free and frequent—The security of rights—the corrective of evil.  8. The militia—The surest guardians of our liberty.  9. Peace and a fair purchase, rather than war and a bad title.  10. The river Mississippi—May its stream flow gently on in unison with our happiness, bearing on its surface the elements of life, in preference to the implements of war.  11. The memory of General George Washington, and our departed heroes of '76.  12. The memory of Franklin, (the lightning rod of federalists) Hancock and S. and not I. Adams—the pride of whigs—the scourge of Tories.  13. Livingston and Monroe—Zealous patriots.  14. Governor Claiborne and General Wilkinson—Faithful to their trust.  15. The Congress of the United States—May wisdom guide their councils, and justice mark their decrees.  16. The rights of neutral nations—May the "Leviathan of the ocean" be compelled to respect them.  17. The 4th of July—The glorious day of American emancipation from British tyranny. 
VOLUNTEERS.
The governor having retired. By Thomas Contee, Esq.—The governor of the state of Maryland. At the request of a Lady.—May the guardian angels of America ever hover around our Jefferson and show mankind that wisdom and virtue are their peculiar care.
Petersburg, Tuesday February 21.
Petersburg celebration of the Peaceable acquisition of Louisiana.
The morning of the 18th, the day appointed for the republicans to celebrate this event, so honorable to the administration, and so glorious to the republic, was ushered in by the firing of cannon.
At 1 o'clock the citizens were collected by the courthouse bell, to hear a discourse, suitable to the occasion prepared by Benjamin Watkins Leight Esq. At the request of the committee of arrangement. In this, the orator, in a rich stream of chaste and nervous declamation, described the importance, and dwelt with peculiar force on the manner of the acquisition; taking occasion finally to contrast the temper and character of the two opposite forms of monarchy and democracy—The one delighting in peace and the equal distribution of happiness and knowledge; the other ruling by force and existing on the tears and blood of the governed. Numerous examples in point, happily selected from history, were called to his aid by the speaker, and if he did not demonstrate all his positions, it was only because morals require the use of sensible figures like geometry.—The discourse was received with unaffected applause.
At 3 o'clock the company, consisting of about 150 citizens, retired to partake of a dinner at the tavern of Edward Powell, prepared in a style of extraordinary elegance. General JOSEPH JONES acted as President, and ROBERT BIRCHETT, Esq. as Vice-President.—After dinner the following Toasts were drunk, while a choice band played the liveliest airs, and new songs appropriate to the occasion of the meeting were sung with applause:—
 1. The people of Louisiana—We celebrate with heart-felt joy their deliverance from slavery, their union with a great and magnanimous republic.—2. guns—Let millions be free.  2. Louisiana—Its acquisition without bloodshed, will remain an eternal monument of the virtue and wisdom of the present administration. 2. guns—Tune, Te blood-stained conquerors hide your heads . Song— Low the dark cloud of war, &c.  3d. Man—When he awakes from slavery, looks off his chains, and hurls despots from their thrones, he presents a spectacle worthy the contemplation of the Gods. 2. guns—Tune, Reveille du Peuple .  4th. Thomas Jefferson—The skillful Pilot in the full tide of successful experiment—"His History is read in nations' eyes." 4. guns—Tune, Jefferson's March . Song— All hail to the Chief who now stands at the Helm .  5th. The heads of Departments—Gorinchan Pillars which support the proud Temple of Liberty. 1 gun—Tune, Hail Liberty .  6th. The Republican members of congress—They exhibit the sublime phenomenon of legislators obedient to the will of the people. 2 guns—Tune, Yankee Doodle . 
7th. The Western States—Thousands of words were ready to leap from their scabbards to vindicate the injured rights of our country. 1 gun—Tune, Holy Spark of Heavenly fire .
8th. Monroe and Livingston—Conspicuous for love of country as for talents. 2 guns—Tune, Embalmed in Memory's deep recess .
9th. Claiborne, Wilkinson and Louisiana—"The citizen who will not embrace the Louisianian as his brother deserves to be stigmatized." 1 gun—Tune, Hail Columbia and Marseilles Hymn .
10th. Ross, Morris and Tracy—The advocates of war. See with what heat those dogs of Hell advance,
To wait and havoc yonder world which I to good and fair created. Tune, What wild war's dead blast was blown ,
11th. The Judiciary—Criminal when it pleateth them, punishable when it pleaseth us—1 gun—Tune, What joys can compare to the sports of the Chase .
12th. The proposed amendment to the Federal Constitution—It should be adopted, because it ensures to the people a president of their choice, and not of a faction. 1 gun—Tune, Hail Columbia .
13th. The 16 of February 1801—A second edition of '76 revised and corrected by the Author, The People. 2 guns—Tune, All Hail to the day that Auspicious returns . Song— Te Votaries of Freedom .
14th. Republican Simplicity—May it never give way to Stars, Ribbands and Garters. 1 gun—Tune, Says Plato, why should man be vain .
15th. The People of Ireland—The Lion is not dead, but sleepeth. 1 gun—Tune, Erin go bragh . Song—
16th. The Press—That shield of freedom, in which pure and polished convex the tyrant sees his own image, and is turned into it. 2 guns—Tune, Tremble ye Tyrants .
17th. The Revolutionary Martyrs of America, France and Ireland. Their names will forever remain engraved on History's immemorial Pyramid. 8 guns—Tune, Yankee Doodle, Ca Ira & St. Patrick's Day .
18th. The American Fair—May they never approach the Hymenial altar but with the lovers of their country.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President—The Sovereignty of the People—The authority of the government is a truth, not a right, that of the people is native, original, inherent and unlimited.
By the Vice-President—To the memory of John Thompson—The talents of this patriot, will be forever revered and admired by his country.
Nashville, Feb. 8.
The last New Orleans mail, which arrived on Monday evening, brought dispatches relative to the surrender of the posts in Upper Louisiana, to the United States, which, agreeable to a request from his excellency governor Claiborne, were immediately forwarded by express, to the commanding officer at Fort-Massac.
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
In virtue and by authority of a deed of trust and power of attorney, bearing date on the 30th day of May 1801, and duly recorded from Gen. Uriah Forrest to me, and for the purposes therein mentioned, I will on Wednesday the 28th day of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, sell at public sale at the Union Tavern in George Town, to the highest bidder, that beautiful and valuable tract of land, situated in the county of Rock Creek, on the north by the lands of James Dunlap, and on the west by the outlines of the said original tract.
The terms of payment will be for negotiable notes with approved indorsers, payable at three installments, to wit, for one fourth part of the purchase money in such notes payable at the end of sixty days after the date thereof, for one half of the remaining three fourths of the said purchase money in such notes payable at the end of six months after the date, and for the residue in such notes payable at the end of twelve months after date.
Should the highest bidder at this sale refuse or neglect to give such notes, with approved indorsers, within one half hour after the said land is cried down to him, his bid will be considered as of no avail and the land will immediately be again set up to sale to the highest bidder upon the terms above expressed, at which second sale, no notice will be taken of any bid that may be made by the person so failing to comply with the terms hereof.
JOHN TEMPLEMAN. Feb. 17—wtdoi
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
For the relief of Samuel Corp.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the collector of the customs for the port of New-York be, and hereby is directed to allow to Samuel Corp. of New-York, merchant, the drawback of duties by him paid on merchandise, which arrived at New-York, in the ship Chesapeake, Andrew Tombs, master, and without being there landed, were thence exported in the same ship for New-Orleans, in the month of August, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, according to the tenor of two certificates, issued by the collector for said port, and made payable respectively, on the twenty third day of June, and on the twenty third day of August, in the year one thousand eight hundred: Provided, That due proof of the landing of said merchandise at New Orleans, shall have been exhibited at the office of said collector, as is by law required in other cases of exportation: And provided also, that it shall appear to the satisfaction of the collector that the master, or other person having the charge or command of the said ship, had at the time of making report of the arrival of the same at the port of New York, reported the merchandise brought in her, and which was afterwards exported, as above mentioned, to New Orleans, to be destined for the said port of New Orleans, in conformity with the provisions which were by law in force, previous to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
February 25. 1805.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR SALE.
A Blacksmith's shop, and tools, situated on F. Street, near Mr. Rhode's tavern, an elegant stand for the business. Any person within 10 miles may know the conditions by applying to GEORGE BLOUNT, Sadler. Washington City, March 2—w32
Dancing School.
P. L. DUPORT professor of Dancing respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of the city of Washington and George Town, that he proposes opening his Dancing School by the beginning of April next, for Three Months only, further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. March, Stationer George Town, where the subscription paper is left until 26th of March. March 2—7c
(BY AUTHORITY.)
Scheme of a Lottery. To build an Academy in the city of Richmond.
   Dollars.     1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. of 500 3,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   20 do. of 100 2,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   250 do. of 20 5,000   420 do. of 25 10,500   1,500 do. of 10 15,000   3,000 do. of 5 15,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250   1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500   1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000  
5,325 prizes, 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000. B. Prize subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for paying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The residue of the state is to be appointed to redeem the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, March 2—tf. Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Prichard.
PATENT BARK MILL.
THE subscribers having obtained Letters Patent from the United States, securing to themselves the exclusive right to use and sell to others to be used, a 1st improvement in cutting and grinding Barks, the superior usefulness of which to the customary mode, can only be evinced by ocular demonstration. Those persons therefore who wish to avail themselves of accurate information relative thereto are respectfully invited to Thomas Benger's bark manufactory, Benger's Hill near the mouth of Ironsides creek six miles above Philadelphia where they will be gratified with every necessary intelligence by the proprietor of the works and may be enabled to estimate its true value. As the above does not operate at present only by the reflux of tide water, the power time to free it in motion will be about four hours after high water at Philadelphia.
JACOB WORREL,
THOMAS WORRELL. Frankford. Phil. Co. Feb 29—w32
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery. To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore.
   Dollars     1 prize of 20,000   1 ditto 10,000   2 do 5000 is 10,000   5 do 1000 — 5,000   10 do 500 — 5,000   15 do 200 — 3,000   100 do 100 — 10,000   200 do 50 — 10,000   200 do 25 — 5,000   250 do 20 — 5,000   4000 do 15 — 60,000   1 first drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500   1 do after 4000 do 500   1 do after 6000 do 500   1 do after 8000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 15,000 do 500   1 do after 18,000 do 500   1 do after 20,000 do 2,000   1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000   7,154 Prizes, 210,000   3,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize.  
21,000 Tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000. The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorize it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars, for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn.
Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them.
Managers.
 Right rev. Bishop Carroll,  Rev. Francis Bresson,  Messrs. David Williamson,  Robert Walsh,  Charles Ghiquire,  Patrick Bennet,  Arnold Livers,  Luke German,  Francis L. Mitchell. 
July 13, 1805. capt.
The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
A Mill-Seat and Farms.
SITUATED on Little river, in the county of Loudoun at the head of the turnpike road now in its progress, will be offered at public sale to the highest bidder on the premises, on the 15th day of May next (if fair, or on the next fair day.) The seat for a large manufacturing mill being immediately at the fork of the roads leading from Snicker's and Ashby's gaps, affords also a most eligible stand for a DISTILLERY, STORE and TAVERN; and the land which is of good quality, is also well adapted to the Planter of Paris—has an abundant supply of wood and at least 100 acres of bottom far for meadow—The tract containing upwards of 900 acres will be sold in large or small divisions to accommodate purchasers; and the terms will be one third of the money in hand upon the receipt of a clear deed free from encumbrances of every kind—and the balance in two equal annual installments (with interest) from the day of sale; the purchasers to receive the rents on the land when due from the tenants, whose terms will expire at the end of this year.
Inquiries respecting the said property may in the mean time be made of Mr. Solomon Betton residing near it.
FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles Town, Jefferson county, Virginia Feb. 29—w15M.
War Department, Feb. 8th, 1804. Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 10th day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chicago, Port Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be
stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of north latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)
Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz.
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountaint, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)
Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, & at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, (the district of Maine excepted.)
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and a salt of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration should be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which way be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. 22W May 18.
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, Title 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 1st vol. of the laws of the United States in 1 vol. for sale at the above office. City of Washington, April 7th 1802

THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
WAS just received an handsome supply of all goods, which he is determined to sell and make upon the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and greatest expedition.
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol.
O.S. 14
SELIM.
A GENUINE Arabian HORSE, brought to this country last summer by captain James Barron, in the United States Frigate Chesapeake. On her return from the Mediterranean. The said horse was brought from Egypt by the way of Malta, and from thence to Gibraltar, at which place capt. Barron obtained him from captain Ramsay, of the Queen's Regiment, who intended him for England, but was prevailed on to let him come to this country. He will stand the ensuing season at my house in Dinwiddie county, near the Cut Bank Bridge, on Nottoway River. The terms will be made known in due time. And whereas doubts may have arisen with respect to his being an Arabian, the subscriber pledges himself in case it should be made appear otherwise than has been stated in captain Ramsay's certificate, at any future reasonable time, to reimburse the money the said horse covers at to such gentlemen as think proper to send to him. The manner of his coming, and the character who brought him, are in addition to this guarantee, as well as undeniable respectable certificates, such testimony of his being a genuine Arabian, whatever interested or prejudiced minds may advance to the contrary, that an attempt to further proof of this horse being really Arabian bred, is thought at this time unnecessary, yet I beg leave to submit that he is considered upon the grounds of being genuine, a great acquisition by those who are really acquainted with the character of the Arabian horses.
WM. STARKE.
Oroveland, Dinwiddie county, Feb. 8.—1m.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber about the first of November last, a negro man called BILLY BUNDY, about 26 years old, yellowish complexion, bends forward with his knees, a large scar on or near one of his heels, and has a habit of breaking his chin when spoken to, he has for some time worked at the carpenters trade. The above reward will be given on delivering him to the subscriber, or thirty dollars to secure him in jail is that I get him again.
LUCY BROOKE.
Fauquier County, Virginia, Feb. 8.—2m.
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION.
The office of the Washington Association and United States Insurance Company is removed to the corner of square No. 226 fronting on the President's square and Pennsylvania Avenue. THOMAS HERTY, Sec'y P. T. Jan. 18.—1f.
TO RENT.
And immediate Possession given, A Two story Frame House, in the City of Washington, situated on N. T. street, square 224—containing 4 rooms beside two garret rooms, piazza and pantry, kitchen, store room, &c. with a good garden—lately occupied by Mrs. Lee, adjoining to Mr. Xaupie's store—Also that convenient two-story frame on same square, late in possession of Dr. Tabb, opposite to which Robert Peacock, Esq. lately resided—consisting of 6 rooms, and two garret rooms, piazza and balcony to south front, cellar with dry well, kitchen, carriage house, stable, an excellent garden, with every convenience for the reception of a genteel family. For particulars enquire at Mr. Rhode's tavern, Mr. Xaupie's store, or to the subscriber
REDMUND PURCEL.
January 13, 1804.—tf
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR,
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cashmere, Silk Floratine, Black and fancy silk mouselin velvet, white & figured Mouselin, Swandowns, Toilettines, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Costing, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. November 8, 1803.
FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the Will of the late Patrick Henry, a Tract of Land, lying on both sides of Falling river, in Charlotte county, Virginia, and containing about 1800 acres. This Land is in general poor, but contains a bank of Iron Ore, supposed to be the best, of any known in that part of the country. It lies on an excellent stream, a branch of Roanoke river, within four miles of its mouth, from whence is an easy and safe navigation. There are water-falls, stone and timber on the Land for all the purposes of an Iron Work; and in the midst of a fine corn country; and about 400 acres of the Land is valuable for its soil. For further particulars enquire of Mr. RANDOLPH, of the House of Representatives. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser by
EDMUND WINSTON, Ex'r.
of Patrick Henry. Buckingham county, Ver. Dec. 23.—tf.
HAT MANUFACTURY.
The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodnes be requisites.
JOEL BROWN.
George Town, Feb. 17.—tf
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS will be taken and payment made easy, to the purchaser, for the following valuable property free from any incumbrance whatever.
A SET of law mills working two saws—a grist mill with two run of stones and bolting machine, also a cotton and rice machine complete all worked by water, also one law mill about 200 yards from the former and on the same dam, now about finishing that will work from two to fourteen saws under the same roof—this mill is injured for three years after her being completed—they now going in good repair and the whole in a progressive way of improvement, with about Ten thousand acres of land all adjoining and immediately contiguous to the mills, on which are several valuable farms. The timber for mill use are inexhaustible and unexceptionable good—they are situated on the waters of Drowning Creek ninety seven miles from George Town South Carolina, to which place the lumber is carried being rafted at the mills without the trouble of hauling, a valuable convenience. The stream is equal if not superior to any in the states of North or South Carolina—the grist mills command, a custom at times of 30 or 40 miles around them. The situation at the mill is high, pleasant and very healthy, on which is a good two story house with piazza, a good kitchen, babies, carriage and harness houses and other necessary out buildings with a new store house completely finished, it being an excellent stand for a country store. Application to be made to the Subscriber at Millville near Lumberton in North Carolina, or for any information respecting the premises, to Samuel D. Purvance at the city of Washington.
WM. NORMENT.
Millville N. C. Dec. 12.
N. B. Any part of the above property will be sold as may best suit a purchaser. Dec. 23.—tf
S. THOMEE.
BEGS leave to inform his friends that he has removed his store from George town to King street Alexandria, where orders in his line will be executed with punctuality and dispatch. Orders left at Mr. March's Book-Store will be duly attended to. GILDING
AND ENAMELLING ON GLASS, A few doors above the Washington tavern—Looking glass and picture frames made and regilt.
NEEDLE WORK.
Framed in the handiest manner, and names done on glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may excite him to.
Window cornices handsomely gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
N. B. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Jan. 9.—ep3m
NOTICE.
ALL who are indebted to the estate of John Crookbank deceased are requested to make immediate payment to. CHARLES GLOVER, Admr. George Town, Nov. 25.—tf
WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY.
THE members thereof will please to attend the next stated monthly meeting, to be held on Monday the 5th March next at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the house occupied by Mr. Edward Frethy opposite to Rhodes's Hotel. by order
THOMAS HERTY, Sec.
THOMAS M'EUEN, THOMAS HALE & WILLIAM DAVIDSON, who heretofore, have transacted business under the firm of Thomas M'Euen & Co. will in future use that of M'EUEN, HALE & DAVIDSON. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.—tw&gt;gtf
NOTICE.
The subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Calvert county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Daniel Kent deceased late of said county. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to hand them in legally authenticated, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to JOSEPH KENT, adm'r. Lower Marlbro, Feb. 24.—3w
NOTICE.
The subscriber intending to relinquish the employment of Letter Carrier on the 31st March next, supposes it may not be improper to give such previous notice thereof as may prevent any inconvenience that might possibly arise from the want of time to employ a person in his stead, or to make any other arrangement on the subject that may be deemed necessary. He avails himself of this occasion to return his sincere thanks to those gentlemen who have so generously contributed to enable him to encounter the peculiar disadvantages attending a carrier in this place, but notwithstanding their liberal aid he finds his emoluments so inadequate to a livelihood, that he is compelled to resort to other means of support.
EDWARD ENO. Feb. 27.
WANTED, TWO NEGRO BOYS for private use between 12 and 16 years of age. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 29.—3t.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
OR will be exchanged for property as eligibly situated in Alexandria. THE two story brick House on the north of the Capitol corner of 1st and B streets at present occupied by Mr. Gregory, possession may be had next month, terms of sale or rent may be had of Mr. Joseph Hodgson, near the West Market, & of better for property in Alexandria of Matthew Brown, Baltimore. Feb. 29.—6t
The subscriber has the honor
to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown, that he has returned for the purpose of taking LIKENESSES, and will resume his business at the rooms lately occupied by him in the house of Mr. David Shoemaker on F. street near the bank of the United States, in the city of Washington.
ST. MEMIM. Feb. 29.—3t
Philadelphia
TRINITY CHURCH LOTTERY,
4,000 Dollars the highest Prize.
THE scheme contains 18,000 tickets—6,271 of which are prizes—deduction 15 per cent. is expected to commence drawing the ensuing spring.
Whole half and quarter tickets to be had of GEORGE TAYLOR, jun. No. 85 South Second street opposite the bank of Pennsylvania.
Whole tickets, 6 C. Halves, 3 25 Quarters, 1 75
Letters post paid and including the cash shall be duly attended to, and information as to the fate of tickets given gratis. Philadelphia Feb. 22.—tw&gt;gtf
In the case of ROBERT ELLIS an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from the first day of December next, is limited and appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. This order to be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist once a month during the said six months. By order of Wm. Cranch, Esq. URIAH FORREST, Ck.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of Robert Ellis, above named, that the subscriber has been appointed Trustee in the above case, and their claims are required to be produced at the office of the subscriber within the limited period.
ROBERT W. PEACOCK Nov. 25.—tam6m
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Run away from the subscriber on the 1st inst. a young, likely, and very dark mulatto fellow, named PHIL. He is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high of a thin, spare make; rather a round face, looks bold, and is about 20 years of age. He carried with him, some tow linen shirts and trowers, a short blue coats. This lad is a shoemaker, and it is more than probable will engage as a journeyman with some one of the trade. He is an artful, cunning fellow, reads his testament tolerably well, and plays occasionally upon the fife; is part and fancy, has a vast share of pride, thinks highly of himself; very tenacious of his opinions, never in the wrong, and will chatter and dispute from morn to sun, rather than confess a fault. He is smart and active, talks quick, and by his high part manner, makes himself easily distinguished. It is possible he may have procured a pass, and it is supposed he went off with a thick chunky mulatto fellow from the same neighborhood. If those who may accidentally fall in with this fellow, knew how kind and gentle has been the treatment shown him, and how safe and ungrateful has been the return, they would feel an impulse that would prompt, urge them to secure him. The above reward will be given to any person that will lodge him in any jail, so that I get him again; and it is requested, information will be given by one or more letters, sent by post, directed to the place of my residence. UPTON BRUCE. Cumberland, Allegany county, Maryland, Feb. 24.—taw5t
He is a little round shouldered, with an erect head, has a quick, swinging, consequential walk.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Run away on the first of April last my servant HARRY. He is about twenty-one years of age five feet 5 1/2 inches high, a straight well proportioned active man, black complexion a round full face, and comely face but much scarred, and stern countenance. He speaks good English with a rough voice, and can read and write a little, and plays on the fiddle. Harry is a native of this state but is well acquainted in the states of North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee where he has travelled as my waiting man. The above reward of one hundred dollars will be paid for lodging him in any jail of the United States so that I may get him, or if delivered to me in Charleston or on my plantation near Parker's Ferry all reasonable charges will be paid in addition to the above reward.
ANDREW BURNET, collector South Carolina. Feb. 3.—w8orrow
NOTICE.
All persons having business with me as agent either for the joint or separate estate of ROBERT MORRIS, JOHN NICHOLSON and JAMES GREENLEAF, or who may wish to buy any part of the property of the Aggregate Fund in this city or its vicinity, are requested, during my absence, to apply either to captain Thomas Tingey, Wm. Cranch, Esq. or Mr. Samuel Elliot, jun. JAMES GREENLEAF, City of Washington, Feb. 27.—2aw4w
PUBLIC SALE.
In virtue and pursuant of an order from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, will be held, on Friday the 16th day of March on the plantation of the late Benjamin Duvall deceased, all the deceased's personal property, six months credit will be given for all sums over ten dollars, the purchasers giving bond or note with good security, and for all sums under ten dollars the cash paid on the day of sale, the sale to commence at 11 o'clock. JOHN DUVAL, Executor. Feb. 24.—w3t
IN CHANCERY, JANUARY 13, 1804.
Abraham Raw, versus Abel Sargent. THE object of the bill is to obtain a decree for the sale of the three Lots or parcels of ground with the improvements, situate in the town of Western Port in Allegany county or so much thereof as shall be necessary to discharge the debt due from the defendant to the complainant.
The bill states that the defendant on the 7th day of October 1792 to secure the sum of five hundred pounds current money due from him to the complainant, on that day executed a deed of mortgage for the said property, that no part of the money has been paid, and that the defendant has removed from the state, and without the proceeds of this court. It is thereupon on the motion of the complainant ordered, that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer or the Baltimore Telegraph, before the 22d day of February next, to the end that the said Abel Sargent may have notice of the complainant's application to this court, and of the subject and object of his bill, and may be warned to appear in the court in person or by a solicitor on or before the 21st day of June next, to show cause wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed. Test SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD Reg. Cur. Can. Feb. 13.—v3t
A WAITER A CHAIR & HORSE.
A very handsome Mulatto Boy, about thirteen years old, for his age excelled by few as a waiter—also an elegant double Chair with complete plated harness, new, and an excellent chair or saddle Horse for sale separately or collectively. Enquire of the printer. Feb. 22.—tw6w
PATENT RIGHT.
FOR painting rooms, ornamenting ceilings, borders, &c. to represent paper hangings. The subscribers having purchased the patent from John Selby the original inventor, for the district of Columbia, the states of Virginia, N. Carolina S. Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, the provinces of Louisiana and New Orleans, will dispose of the same for such place or places within the above limits as may be agreed on. The model may be seen and terms made known by applying to, Messrs. RICHARD RYLAND, WILLIAM BYRNE, Stockton plasterers, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—Feb. 2.—3twf
N. B. Those desirous of blending economy with utility and elegance, will find their account in this invention. Letters post paid and addressed as above will be attended to.
Heron's Junius.
This day is published by RAPINE, CONRAD, & Co. NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. THE LETTERS OF JUNIUS, with notes and illustrations, historical, biographical and critical, by Robert Heron, Esq. 2 vols. 8vo.—price 5 dollars. This edition contains all the letters of Junius, Philo Junius, and Sir William Draper and Mr. Horne to Junius, with their respective dates, and according to the order in which they appeared in the public advertise.
Also, just come to hand. The Domestic Encyclopedia, vol. 4th. Sermons by Jean Baptiste Maillon, Bishop of Clermont. 2 vols. Mufic—Young Colinet—Love is a torment—Old Tower—Female Auctioneer. Where's the harm of that—Hear Priscilla.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Marine Barracks, the following Marine.—MOSES STICKNEY, born in Massachusetts, 22 years old, 5 feet 10 1/2 inches high, grey eyes brown hair and light complexion.—GEORGE SIMMONS, from Virginia, 25 years old, 6 feet 1 1/4 inches high, hazel eyes, sandy hair, and light complexion.—GEORGE EDOET born in New-York (state) 22 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, blue eyes, dark hair, and fair complexion. Ten Dollars will be paid for each of the said deserters if lodged in any jail, or delivered at any military post in the United States, and information given to the Commanding Officer at Washington, and all reasonable expenses paid if brought, to the Barracks in the City of Washington. By order of Colonel Burrows, J. R. FENICK, Adjt. M. Corps. Feb. 15.—3twf.
Valuable property for Sale.
In virtue of a deed of trust executed and bearing date on the 8th day of January 1798, between ISAAC POLOCK of the first part WILLIAM DEAKINS jun. since deceased of the second part, and JONAH THOMPSON and RICHARD VEITCH of the third part. The subscriber being the Executor, devisee and legal Assignee of the said William Deakins jun. deceased, for the purpose of executing the trusts in and by that deed declared, shall and will on the 27th day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the Tavern of John H. Baruey in George-Town, expose to public sale for Cash, to the highest bidder, that valuable Lot, situated on Water street, in said town, on which the House at present occupied by Mr. Baruey, as a Tavern, stands, together with all the buildings and improvements on the same, said lot, fronting on Water-street 52 feet, and running back 175 feet, paralleled with Cherry Alley, and binding thereon, being part of that lot designated in the plan of Old George-Town, by No. 49.—Also another Lot on Keys street, (being part of that Lot designated by the No 77 in the plan of Old George-Town) comprehending a part of that wharf lately occupied as a Lumber Yard, by Mr. George King—also a large and convenient two story brick dwelling house.—More particular information relative to the above valuable property, may be had at any time previous to the day of sale, by application to Messrs. Thompson and Veitch in Alexandria, John T. Mason, Esq. George-Town, or the subscriber. FRANCIS DEAKINS. Executor and Devisee of William Deakins jun. deceased. George-Town, January 20.—tw27Mar.
PRIZES
EASTON DELAWARE BRIDGE LOTTERY.
Authorized by the states of Pennsylvania & N. Jersey are now PAID by Messrs. Bollar & Jordan's Treasurer, and by Edward Mott, Manager—Philadelphia—
Of whom may be had tickets at 2 3/4 dollars, (but which may very soon be expected to advance) in the following unparallelled
SCHEME OF THE EXTRA CLASS. 2 prizes of 10,000 dolls. 20,000 dolls. 2 5,000 10,000 4 2,500 10,000 5 1,000 5,000 10 500 5,000 25 200 5,000 50 100 5,000 100 50 5,000 250 20 5,000 500 10 5,000 10,000 5 50,000 39,953 blanks, not to a prize 125,000 Dolls.
30,000 tickets—to draw 500 each day.
The drawing will commence at the State House, Philadelphia, in October next, as further. The prizes, subject to a discount of 15 per cent. will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, if demanded in one year, otherwise forfeited to the use of the bridge.
Part of the prizes determinable as under specific.
Prizes of 500 dollars each, the first drawn ticket on the 1st, 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, and 60th, days drawing. Prizes of 1000 dollars each, the first drawn ticket on the 70th, 75th, and 80th days drawing. Prizes of 2,500 dollars each, the first drawn ticket on the 85th and 90th day's drawing. Prize of 5,000 dollars, the first drawn ticket on the 95th day's drawing. Prize of 10,000 dollars, the first drawn ticket on the 100th day's drawing. The two prizes of 10,000 dollars, will receive each, in part of payment, 20 bridge shares, at 100 dollars each. The two prizes of 5,000 dollars will receive each, in part of payment, 10 bridge shares, at 100 dollars each. The four prizes of 2,500 dollars will receive each, in part payment, 5 bridge shares, at 100 dollars each.
The completion of this class, which will finish the bridge. Bridge shares will be very valuable stock. The honorable punctuality with which the former part of this lottery has been conducted—the enriched state of the company's funds, which will not be appropriated until the last class is completed—the admirable construction of the scheme—the important object for which the proceeds are intended—the great chance of obtaining one of the many handsome fortunes now presented for the small sum of 2 3/4 dollars—with the liberal arrangements made for the convenience of societies, clubs and others, inclined to purchase the tickets, the manager flatters himself will have due weight and influence on the public patronage.
EDWARD MOTT, Manager. Who will, on receiving the necessary information of the payment of 20 per cent to his credit in any of the United States branch banks of discount & deposit, with an engagement to pay the residue by four equal installments in 6, 9 & 12 months from the 1st March next, send the numbers and deposit any quantity of tickets (not less than 50) in the hands of the treasurer, subject to the purchaser's demand on the punctual payment of the residue of the money; which not being observed, the tickets may be re-sold, & the money paid in advance forfeited; or he will, on the purchase money of any number of tickets (not less than 10) being deposited in any of the branch banks above mentioned, immediately forward them to the direction of the purchaser. For any number of tickets less than ten, the cash to be enclosed to the manager; who will, on its receipt, forward them as directed, and on the conclusion of the drawing send the purchaser an account of their success; and such arrangement shall be made that the holders of fortunate tickets, after they have been properly checked, may receive their prizes at the bank they made their payments at. The numerous advantages of this arrangement must be obvious to every person. The payments are made easy, and the purchasers will not be liable to any advance of price, which from the unexampld sales of the tickets, may with confidence be expected to be considerable before the drawing commences. Feb. 20.—taw3w
Valuable Land for Sale.
The executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmead deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington at the northern extremity of 20th street west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the handiest situations near the city, having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any portion inclineable to purchase this valuable property, will be shown the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLMEAD. November 11.—wf
PATENT MACHINE
For boring Holes in Rocks underwater or in any situation and blasting them. THE subscriber having purchased the patent right from Jean Baptiste L'eville, the original inventor, for the counties of Frederick, Shenandoah, Jefferson, Berkeley, Augusta, Rockingham, Hampshire, Hardy and Botetourt in the state of Virginia, will dispose of it to any person or company for any particular object. The model may be seen at any time, and terms made known by A. LINDO, Fred. Co. Vic. Winchester Jan. 18.—wtf
TO BE LET
And entered upon immediately, a two story BRICK HOUSE in good repair on Twelfth street near Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Morin's tavern—The house is the property of the Washington building Company, and will be rented low apply to THOMAS CARPENTER. Jan 30.—3twf