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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLXX.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
A Valuable Farm for Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the Chancellor of Maryland, in the case of WM. H. DORSEY, Complainant, against JOHANNA and PETER CASANAVE, infant heirs and ANN CASANAVE and NICHOLAS YOUNG, administrators of PETER CASANAVE, Defendants.—The Subscriber will on Friday the 10th day of March next, offer for Sale at public auction, the plantation or Farm called "Fair Hill," and the adjoining Tract of Land called "George the Third" containing in the whole about 450 acres. The said Lands will be sold together. This Land is advantageously situated, being about 18 miles distant from George Town, and about 8 miles from Montgomery Court House. The Land is of good quality, and has more than a plentiful supply of Wood and Timber. The improvements upon it are costly, being a large and convenient dwelling house, brick stable, and other necessary outbuildings. The Sale will take place at 12 o'clock at the dwelling house at Fair Hill, at which WM. H. Dorsey formerly resided.
Terms of Sale.—The purchaser to pay to the subscriber the sum of 1350 £ current money, immediately on the ratification of the Sale. And give bond with security to be approved by the Chancellor to pay the residue of the purchase money within six months from the day of sale, with interest from the date. After ratification of the sale and receipt of the whole purchase money, a conveyance will be made by the subscriber to the purchaser of aforesaid property and his or her heirs of all the right, title and estate of the petitioner and of the dependants or either of them hereto.
SAMUEL BROOKE, Trustee.
N.B. One quarter of an acre including the family burial ground at Fair Hill is excepted from the Sale.
Feb. 22, 1803.
epi8M.
Doctor FENDALL, OPERATOR UPON TEETH.
Is just arrived in George Town, (on his way to Alexandria) and may be seen and consulted at the Union Tavern, kept by Mr. M'Laughlin, at any time. The sooner applications are made to the Doctor the better, as his continuance in Town will be uncertain, having been long absent from his residence, to which place he is anxious to return.
Dr. FENDALL cures the scurvy in the gums, be it ever so inveterate, in a short time; loosens loose teeth, by making the gums grow firm up to them; renders teeth white and beautiful; prevents their decay; keeps such as are so from becoming worse, even to old age; fills up those that are hollow with gold or lead, which will not only render them useful, but prevents their aching and further decay; extracts teeth and stumps with ease; makes and fixes artificial teeth. His Columbian antiseptic Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. and superior he thinks both in elegance and efficacy to any other, is still sold by the Doctor.
George Town, Union Tavern, February 22, 1803. M2—tf.
NOTICE.
In the case of ROBERT M'MUNN a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy under the act of Congress entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded against Robert M'Munn of the City of Washington, in the district of Columbia, merchant and trader—and whereas the major part of the commissioners named in said commission, have declared him Bankrupt within the meaning of said act of Congress; he is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in said commission named, or the major part of them on the 14th day of March instant, the 28th day of March instant, and on the 13th day of April next, at the hour of 4 o'clock P.M. on each of said days at the public pool in the city and county of Washington, then and there make a full and fair disclosure and discovery of his estate and effects. At any of said meetings, the creditors of said bankrupt are notified to prove debts against him, at the second to choose an assignee or assignees of his estate, and at the third his certificate will be granted by the commissioners, the due number of his creditors assenting. Persons holding any of his property or indebted to him, will please not to deliver or make payment of the same to him, but to give notice thereof to JOHN C. DENT, Secretary to the Commissioners.
March 2. 2aw3w.
NOTICE.
NEGRO WAT, A young man, about 23 years of age, was committed to the Jail in the City of Washington, in January last. He is a likely young man, five feet ten inches high, and says he is the property of Doctor PARROW, of Lower Marlboro.
The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away, or he will be sold according to law for his jail fees.
ROBERT MCLEAN JAILOR For D. C. BRENT, Marshal. Washington February 15th, 1803.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.
MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.
The gentlemen of this city, in a manner which evinced both the ardour and permanency of their affection for our glorious Washington, on Tuesday celebrated the anniversary of his birth. It was a common meeting to display hospitality, or to discharge civility, to purchase favour, or to gratify pride; but it was an assemblage of men to commemorate inimitable worth, in the character of him, who hospitality cannot reach, and from whom favours can no longer be asked; it was an assemblage of men to satisfy their own hearts, and to bear public testimony to the principle of virtue personified in Washington.
At half past three, the company consisting of one hundred and fifty, sat down to an elegant repast, in which nothing was wanting to appease appetite, or to satisfy Epicurism. For its excellence the gentlemen were indebted to the care and taste of Mr. Kitchen, under the direction of a committee. Mr. Thomas Willing presided, and Messrs. Nixon, Saml. M. Fox, and Ball, acted as Vice-Presidents. The day was passed in great delight, heightened by the presence of several respectable strangers, among whom were Gen. St. Clair, Col. Humphreys, and the Hon. John Woods of the Senate. In the dinner and adjoining rooms were stationed bands of military music, and under their influence and the discharge of cannon, the following Toasts were given:
1. The immortal memory of our most illustrious hero and patriot, GEORGE WASHINGTON; "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
Washington's March.
2. The United States; may an emulation of the virtues of WASHINGTON, and an adoption of his opinions, perpetuate their union, honour and happiness, to the last age of the world.
President's March.
3. The President of the United States.
Music.
4. The government of the United States; wisdom, energy, and constitutional independence to all its departments.
Yankee Doodle.
5. The fair daughters of America; may their charms and virtues prompt and reward the merit of her sons.
Drink to me only.
6. The progress of religion and morals; the path of peace and happiness to their votaries; "the retrograde path of oblivion" to him who would disturb them.
Music.
7. The arts and sciences in all their useful applications.
Music.
8. The agriculture, commerce, and manufactures of the United States: may they cherish and support each other.
Life let us cherish.
9. The hospitality of America; and the liberality of her laws; may they always obtain the gratitude and respect of respectable strangers.
Music.
10. The Navy of the United States, commercial and belligerent—Prosperous in peace, in war victorious.
Yankee Doodle.
11. The Army of the United States—Firm to defend our Rights, ardent to avenge our Wrongs.
Yankee Doodle.
12. The memory of our Departed Heroes and Patriots—the virtuous and gallant associates of our beloved Washington.
Roslin Castle.
13. The memory of Mrs. Washington—Whole Merit gave Buffer to Rank, and endearment to Society.
Adieu to the village delights.
14. The Aboriginal Tribes of America—Civilized and happy under the protection of the United States.
The son of Alkomaack.
15. Foreign nations—Peace and Welcome to their Friendships, War and Repulse to their Hostility.
Hail Columbia.
16. Wisdom to our Councils and Vigour to our Arms.
Yankee Doodle.
17. The State of Pennsylvania, and the memory of its Founder.
Merily dance the Quaker.
After these toasts had been given, the President rose and addressed the company as follows—
"It is now six years since, upon an occasion similar to the present, I had the honor by your appointment, of being
placed in the chair, and next to the illustrious character whose birth we this day celebrate. He then put into my hands, written in his own hand writing, a toast to be given as his. I have carefully preserved it, and now hold it in my hand—It was expressive of his wishes at that time, & if his spirit is permitted to observe the transactions of this day, I doubt not it is equally so now. As such I beg leave to give it."
"Prosperity to the commerce of Philadelphia, and to that of the U. States generally—May a spirit of justice among nations soon dispel the clouds by which it is overcast,—and conducted upon the fair principles of honesty and liberality, may its blessings be diffused thro' the World."
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, HOUSE OF COMMONS, DEC. 10. THE BUDGET.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved for the committee of ways and means, and also that the account of permanent taxes be referred to the said committee.
Mr. Addington then rose, and said, that before he entered into the general details, it was necessary for him to apprise the house of his motives for taking four millions of the growing produce of the consolidated fund for the service of the ensuing year; and also for his entering, at the present period, into the particulars of our financial situation. His reason for the first was, that, it not adopted, there might, in the present state of our revenue, be a surplus in the exchequer, and yet ministers would not be able to avail themselves of the redundancy. Last year, in April 1801, he had taken this produce at four millions and a half, and his calculation was realized by the produce of the quarter. As to the second object, it was his purpose to satisfy that house and the country respecting our financial situation; he was, therefore, desirous of bringing forward his resolutions before Christmas, formed on the account, as far as they could be completed. Before he proceeded to state the items of the supply, and ways and means, he must be allowed to remark a little on the financial measures adopted at an early period in the present year. It was to be remembered, that the capital for which the income tax was mortgaged, amounted to 56,000,000£. was then funded. To this was to be added the loan and interest on exchequer bills, &c. making together a capital stock of 97,000,000£. for the payment of the interest on which a provision was then made. The taxes imposed for this purpose, he was happy to say, had considerably exceeded the calculated amount. What he had then stated was now proved. The taxes of malt and beer, with tonnage duty, had produced in the first quarter 920,000, to which was to be added the amount of the new duty on houses 250,000, making a total of 1,170,000. This was greater than the fourth of 4,000,000, at which they had been taken. Beside making provision for the public service, it was satisfactory to know that no less than 18,000,000 of the unfunded debt had been taken out of the market, and that the public grants had proved fully equal to every estimate of public services, that of the army extraordinary only excepted. The reason of this exception was to be found in the stay of some large bodies of troops in foreign stations beyond the estimated period. The exceeding, he was sorry to say, would amount nearly to one million. It was a consolation, on the other hand, to know, that by the regulations and economy which had taken place in the navy, the extraordinary of that department would not amount to more than the half of what they had reached to in the preceding year. The unfunded debt amounted last year to 37,377,000£. It was now no more than 19,800,000£. including therein 4,500,000£. of navy debt. Of this sum 15,000,000£. was in exchequer bills; but for 3,000,000£. of this sum, no interest was payable, it having been advanced by the bank as a consideration for the renewal of their charter. There had not been any deficiency in the land or malt duties but what would be made good out of the arrears. He then proceeded to state the items of the supply and ways and means, which were as follows:
SUPPLY.
Navy (50,000 seamen,) £4,500,000 Ordinary & Extraordinary, 1,268,000
 Building of ships, - - - 901,000  Total Navy - - - £6,669,000  Army, - - - 7,500,000  Extraordinaries—One million being taken for the deficit of last year, - - - 2,000,000  Ordnance, - - - 778,000  Corn Bounties, - - - 524,000  Miscellaneous Services, - - - 1,000,000  Irish Permanent Grants, - - - 663,000  The shares of the Army to be paid by England was £5,981,000; but a deduction was to be made thus:  From Ireland (2-17ths) £1,981,000  Ditto Civil List, - - - 141,000  £2,122,000  The gross total was, - - - £22,826,000  Deduct Irish, - - - 2,122,000  Remains £20,704,000 
WAYS AND MEANS.
 Land and Malt, - - - £2,750,000  Surplus of consolidated fund, - - - 6,500,000  Aids from Exchequer bills, - - - 11,000,000  Lottery, - - - 500,000  £20,750,000 
Thus there appeared to be an exceeding of near 50 thousand pounds in the Ways and Means beyond the Supply. In the latter were several items which were merely temporary, and he trusted would not be met in any future year. Of this description, for instance, was the large sum paid in corn bounties. There was a prospective circumstance, however, which he thought it right to mention at the present moment, and this was a sustainable demand of one million on the part of the East-India Company, for aids which they had furnished at different times during the War to our expeditions in that quarter. He there asked why he mentioned this charge at the present moment? he should answer, that it was from his wish to keep nothing in the back ground. It was his determination to look every difficulty in the face, and, instead of recurring to loans, which in his judgment were ruinous, to endeavor by every means to raise our revenue to a level with our expenditure. He looked for this purpose to the wisdom of Parliament, and to the fortitude of the people, and he trusted that his opinion of this subject would be ultimately found to be the opinion of the House. It was not his intention in the present instance to propose any measure to that effect. The only financial operation which he should suggest this year would be the funding of a certain quantity of Exchequer bills, in order to prevent a glut of that commodity in the market. It was his intention, at a more advanced period of the session, to propose the funding of six or eight millions of Exchequer bills, if it were found that this could be done on terms of advantage to the public; if it could not be so done, he should, of course, recur to the measure of a loan. He had taken credits in this instance for £6,500,000 from the growing produce of the consolidated fund, and he held himself justified in so doing, as, in October last, the proceedings of that fund had amounted to £5,508 and in addition to what may be expected from the rest of the year, the corn bounties being at an end, their amount in the present year, £431,000 was of course to be added to the produce of that fund. There was every reason to expect, in fact, that if the taxes continued to be as productive as they had been for the two last quarters, that the consolidated fund would produce at the end of the year no less a sum than £7,800,000. He had taken credit for £6,000,000 and a half only, though he might have taken a large addition on what he conceived to be sure grounds. The progress of our revenue, Mr. Addington proceeded to observe, had been progressive and rapid beyond all former example. The year 1792 had in general been the most prosperous year of our finance. The permanent taxes in that year amounted to £13,855,000. In the last year the permanent taxes produced nearly double that sum; including the latter additions, the produce of the permanent taxes amounted to no less than 26 millions eight hundred and 29 thousand pounds. The permanent taxes would even have exceeded the large produce of the year 1799, if it had not been for the stoppage of the distilleries during a part of the time, which operated as a considerable diminution. He had expressed his satisfaction in the last session on the promising state of our finances. He could now, from more intimate experience, congratulate the House upon the prospect, and
assure them that the revenue was constantly and regularly on the encrease. There was every reason to look forward if no impediment arose, with the utmost confidence to the growing prosperity of our commerce and manufactures. The amount of imports in 1801 had been greatly swelled by the large importations of grain. They amounted in that year to 15,500,000£. In the part of the present year which had expired, they amounted, without that aid, to 15,640,000. Our general exports in 1801 amounted to 42,000,000£. The exports of the present years, he had every reason to believe, would fall little short of 50,000,000£. their real value being taken. The number of vessels which entered into the port of London in 1801 was 3,385; in 1802 it was 4,750. The tonnage of these vessels was—
 In 1801, - 418,631  1802, - 574,371  No of men navigating 1801, - 23,096  1802, - 36,251 
This was, he trusted, fully sufficient to justify the assertion which he had lately made, that the commerce and navigation of this country had not suffered from the operation of the tonnage duty. (Mr. Tierney, asked across the table whether these were all British vessels.) Mr. Addington said, that he was thankful for the question. They were British ships only. He had spoke of the port of London alone, as he had yet received no late accounts from the outports; though from the accounts which he had received, he had no doubt whatever but that their commerce had arisen in the same proportion. Whilst the number of our ships had thus increased, he had to observe, that of foreign vessels had decreased even in a larger proportion, as would be evident from the statement, which still related to the port of London.
 Foreign ships 1801, - 3,385  Ditto 1802, - 1,549  Tonnage of do. 1801 - 452,677  Ditto 1802 - 214,113  Of British ships outward bound from the same port the number was—  In 1801, - 1,331  1802, - 1,933  No. of men 1801, - 24,000  Ditto 1802, - 28,000 
It was impossible for him, by any comment, to add to the general satisfaction which must arise from hearing these plain statements. He must revert, however, to the period when well-informed, and, he had no doubt, well-meaning men, had expressed their apprehensions of an immediate falling off in the revenues of this country. He was happy to find, on the contrary that his statements were confirmed, and every Englishman, who was capable of feeling, must rejoice with him on the occasion. It was an issue which could not fail of giving satisfaction in every quarter. It was to be observed, that what we gained on our traffic, others did not lose. The British Navy, it was to be recollected, has been the means of checking the progress of our late enemy, and thereby of preserving to the other European powers every thing which they had not lost. The British Navy had not only protected the political interests of Europe, but, what was more paradoxical, it had protected the trade and commerce of the other powers. To the British navy Europe was, in fact, indebted for her independence. For more than a century, indeed, had that navy, which was created by our commerce, protected and sustained the true interests of the Continent. Other powers had, therefore, no more reason to look on our commercial pursuits with jealousy, than we had to look on theirs with fear. In the latter respect, it was fairly said last night by a noble friend near him, (Lord Hawkesbury,) we had fairly got the start of them. This pre-eminence he had no doubt but we should retain, as long as we preserved our superiority in commerce, credit, and capital. The great instrument of their conservation was the sinking fund, which as it had supported us under every difficulty, so now he was convinced it would uphold and maintain our present prosperity. When this great plan was proposed in 1786, by his right hon. friend, (Mr. Pitt) who was now absent, the public debt was 238 millions. The fund at that time was no more than one-tenth of the interest on the debt; but though the latter had so greatly increased, the fund had advanced more in proportion, as it now amounted to one-third of the interest. It was also to be remarked with pleasure, that no less than six millions of money, which was at present locked up, would shortly be liberated for the use of the industrious, the enterprising, and the speculative. This he trusted

ould be found of infinite use in open- our resources, extending our com- er, encouraging our agriculture, and ing our navigation. The effects system on which we acted, and uld only be acted upon in this were in fact incalculable, and ped to see them go on with in- ring energy. It had given solidity to our permanent strength, from the ad- vantages which it rendered to our com- merce and revenue. He felt also much satisfaction in noticing the increased prosperity of Ireland; a prosperity which he would assert, though it certainly could not be proved to a demonstration, was owing to the late wise measure of an union with this country.
The revenues of Ireland, in the year ending in August last, had received an increase of no less than 920,000l. a sum much greater, the relative means and proportions of the two countries being considered, than what had taken place in this part of the United Kingdom. He must repeat, that if the funds of this country were not equal to meet its est- ablishment, an effort should be made to put them on a level. It was impossible, however, to speak with any degree of certainty on this subject. The estab- lishment for the year 1803 was not to be considered as a permanent establish- ment. It was liable to increase, or it was capable of diminution, according to circumstances. If out of that establish- ment a deduction could be made of one million only, a matter which he concen- ed to be easy and practicable, there was little doubt but that the revenue, flour- ishing as it was, could be made to meet the expenses of the establishment. The Right Hon. gentleman went over a part of his former statements, for the purpose of shewing that with the reduction of one million, as before mentioned, our revenue would be sufficient to maintain not only the present army establishment, but even double the number of seamen usually employed in time of peace. If this could not be done, other means must most assuredly be found. The revenues must be raised to a level with the ex- penditure, and he knew that he was only doing justice to the sentiments of the House, when he expressed his reliance on their concurrence upon such an oc- casion. Loans, as he had observed, were ruinous; and the experiment of Exche- quer Bills, which he was ready to ad- mit, was a species of loan, was only tri- ed until the results of Peace could be per- fectly ascertained. There was one re- source to which he must refer—and he could assure the House, that the refer- ence was not rash; and this was to a fu- ture annual supply of 500,000l. from India. He had lately looked with much attention into the state of the Funds of the Company, and he had to express his conviction that they would be able to furnish not only that stipulated supply to the Government, but also to take proper measures at the same time for the extinc- tion of their own debt. He had stated in the present instance nothing but mat- ter of fact, and had not hazarded any thing like a speculation. He would not at present enter into a discussion of the causes on which our present commercial and financial prosperity was founded. He would only say, that it sprung in the first instance from the wisdom of the sys- tem which had been pursued—from the good sense of that House—and from the fortitude and firmness of the people. The only merit which he could claim was that of having strictly followed the example of his predecessor with some degree of spirit and perseverance. This was the first time that he had troubled the House with respect to the feelings of so inconsiderable an individual as himself.— It had been said, however, all who heard him would recollect, that he had display- ed neither vigor nor energy, either in his administration, of the War or of the Finances. The presumption, such as it was, certainly came very ungraciously from that quarter. [ A loud cry of Hear! Hear! and every eye was turned on the Grenville party. ]—It had even been said, that he increased in confidence in proportion as he lost the confidence of the people. How far the charges were true, it was for others to determine; for himself he should only say, that he made every effort to serve his country to the best of his judgement. He was a- ware, at the same time, that he was the servant of a just and generous Kingdom, which would pass judgement upon him, from his own conduct only, and not from loose assertions, such as he had stat- ed. Since he had been called into of- fice by the voice of his Sovereign, he could solemnly declare, that he had ne- ver been actuated by any other than a sentiment of public duty. This was the first time that he had troubled the House respecting himself, and he sincerely hop- ed that it would be the last. He had dwelt with much more pleasure on the gratifying prospects which he had held forth, of the rapid and at the same time, the solid increase of our commerce, our revenue, and our manufactures. We had, at present an army which was fully competent to provide for our security, as the 110,000 men of whom it consisted, we could, at any time, shortly raise to 200,000.—We had a navy more than suf- ficient for every purpose, and if it was found necessary to augment it, it could be augmented to such a degree as to
make it superior to the naval power of the world. What formed the soul and spirit of all this was, the disposition, the enterprize and the loyalty of the People. When he spoke of their "loyalty," he was aware that there were some excep- tions, but those were too contemptible for notice;—they formed a number in a tavern, but they were nothing in the Strand. Our Nation had arrived to a height to which no other nation could attain; and what formed with him a par- ticular ground of satisfaction was, that this greatness was not to be encreeased for the purposes of ambition. This coun- try, he trusted, would ever maintain the principles of Justice and of Peace—as long as Peace could be maintained with honour. It was this disposition which made her the example, as she was en- titled to be, and the admiration of the universe.
Mr. Addington then put the first of his string of Resolutions, which was car- ried nemine contradicente . The remain- der passed in like manner.
The other orders of the day were post- poned, and the House adjourned to Mon- day.
December 8.
Mr. SHERIDAN—"I must Sir, con- fess, that I feel myself pretty much in the situation of the right hon. gentle- man who spoke last, in being unable fully to agree with any one who has yet addressed you, and yet reluctant to con- sent myself with a silent vote on a subject of such extreme importance. As, however, there is one thing in which we seem all to be agreed, namely, that we are in a crisis of extreme peril to the country; the people have a right to know the sentiments of those who are in the habit of delivering their opinions upon all questions of great national mag- nitude. In treating this subject I shall not follow, because I do not approve, the example of those who have made a reference to the merits, the talents, and qualities of any individual, nor advert even to the man (Mr. Fox) who has to- gether with any person been alluded to, and whom of all others I most re- spect, honor and revere. It will be more becoming in me now to prove to the people that none of us are contending or scrambling for power or emolument, but solely intent on the best means of providing for the public honor and se- curity. I for one am not hostile to any frankness or roughness with which any member may choose to manifest a dispo- sition to speak of the first consul. My hon- ored friend (Mr. Whitebread) has told us that though convinced of the perfidy of that person, he would not follow the exam- ple of others, but abstain from giving his opinion. I must leave it to the house to judge of that kind of abstinence, or whether he and the other honorable member (Gen. Maitland) were of the same or different opinions. Some gen- tlemen tell us, that we have nothing to do with the present state of France, as there was no difference between it now and in the reign of the Bourbons, ex- cept in the extent of power—the ex- tent of power! As if that was to make no difference at all! or at least very little. I will grant that there is no great difference between our reasons for continuing in peace now, and our con- cluding it in June last, but I maintain, that France has since manifested a dis- position which ought to put us more upon our guard, and particularly in the conduct it adopted towards Switzerland, where, under the pretence of yielding them protection, and securing them their tranquility, free, independent, and once happy men, were first fraudulently entrapped, and afterwards basely crush- ed. I am willing to speak of the First Consul of France with respect, if I can; but it is not my fault, nor can I help it, if his conduct is such that a bare re- cital of facts must appear to be invec- tive. In the outset, I wish to have it observed, that I am as strongly solici- tous for peace as any man can be because I do not conceive war to be remedy for any of the grievances we have to com- plain of. Even the treatment experienc- ed by the unfortunate people of Switzer- land, though sufficient to excite honora- ble and indignant feelings in the assem- bly, was not of such a nature as to be necessarily considered as a cause of war. I would preserve peace if possible—I would not willingly engage in a contest with France—I am aware of the bad consequences to which it might possibly lead, but in case of any direct injury, insult, or indignity offered to us, I would not consent to hesitate for a single mo- ment. In approving, therefore of the vote proposed for an increased establish- ment, I think myself bound to let my constituents know my reasons for so do- ing, all of which flow from my fears and apprehensions of the power and disposi- tion of France.
To one hon. gentleman (Mr. Banks) I must say that I listened with much re- gret, not unaccompanied with astonish- ment, which was excited by the circum- stance that he has not that rapid slip- pancy which may mark the speeches of other orators, so that it is no difficult matter to understand any thing he says; that gentleman tells us, that he will a- gree to vote for the increased estimate, if ministers will assure him that the country is in danger. Good God! is it
possible the hon. gentleman can doubt it; does he not see, does he not feel it? And what can be more palpable to those who have eyes to see dangers, and hearts to resist encroachments? Is not the danger apparent to any one who calls a glance at the map of Europe, now al- most filled up by France?
They tell us, that with any augment- ation we may make, it will still be im- possible for us to keep up with France. True; but would not the same argu- ment be equally applicable if gentlemen thought proper to oppose an establis- hment of even a thousand men? A right honorable gentleman (Mr. Rider) has adverted to the treaties of Utrecht and Aix la Chapelle, to shew that no dependence ought to be placed on parli- amentary pledges for carrying on war; but surely he need not have gone so far back for proofs to suit his purpose. Where we not in the last war engaged to relieve the Netherlands; pledged to obtain security and indemnity, and bound not to make peace while any re- public was left remaining in Europe? As all these pledges have since been given up, when the right honora- ble gentleman goes so far afield to prove his position, we may admit his sincerity, but cannot with the same readiness admit his impartiality. We have before us the state, the number, and discipline of the French armies, and yet they would have us make no prepa- rations to receive them in case we should be compelled to do so. To in- crease our establishments, they say, would betray our apprehensions; but to have neither fleets nor armies, would prove to France our confidence, and sense of our own safety. What excel- lent reasoning this! And we are to wait till a French force be landed—till a herald proclaims the war; and till the sound of those hostile trumpets sum- mons us to the field! Surely gentlemen cannot forget, that we cannot have a regiment without the knowledge of France—that it is impossible for us to reign, having an army at Brentford— and that the military force, at least of regulars, in the country, must be voted publicly, and provided for in this house, even to a single company. Are we to attend to no warning, to receive no cau- tion from the treatment of countries bordering upon France? I own that for one, if I heard of all my neighbors dwellings being robbed and pillaged, I should hardly esteem it a good reason for leaving my own house unprotected. But it is said, that in the attempt to go to war with England, or to invade this country, France has nothing to gain, and every thing to lose.
True, that she has not much to lose beyond men and blood for which they care but little, but as there is on the o- ther hand, so much to be gained by success, I do not see how France can well be supposed to feel any disposition to spare us. Having already felt the force of our arms, I have little to hope from an irritated and mortified enemy, increased prodigiously in power, and particularly on the map of Europe, I find it almost all to be France. I can- not bring myself to think that the insa- tiable ambition of the first consul aim- ing at universal dominion, would very willingly leave the fraction that now be- longs to England. His power and his inclination must necessarily and naturally be progressive. France is now by no means what it was under the sceptre of the Bourbons. They had some regard to hereditary succession, and the various relations connected with it; but Bona- parte is under the moral and physical necessity of coming to an agreement with his subjects, that he will make them masters of the world, if they will but consent to be his slaves. I cannot as an inhabitant of this country, sit quite at my ease, when I see him con- vert Holland into a province, when I perceive Prussia under his influence, Austria under his controul, Spain under his feet, Portugal at his back, Turkey encompassed with his toils, and observe him taking positions in all quarters of the world, calculated more for the ruin of our commerce than for the extension of his own. That is the sort of com- mercial rivalry in which he is willing to engage with us. Amongst other things, we find him at Louisiana for no other purpose but that of destroying the com- merce of Jamaica. These positions are like those which history inform us was the case with regard to some armies, and by such manœuvres we may at length be deprived of all power of resistance, and compelled to yield without a blow. We have a right to think that he ima- gines this the shortest way to go to work with our domineering commercial ma- nufacturing, banking country. I ad- mit, indeed, that he might find himself disappointed in the result, and that all this capital industry, enterprize, and wealth, would shrink, or be hidden in the bowels of the earth, when under the controul of a despot; but this affords us no ground for supposing that this is not the way and mode in which he means to deal with us. What are we to think of the moderation of the man who cashiers with so little ceremony the king of Etruria, and so many other princes? Can we doubt that the destruction of this country is his principal dream at night, and first vision in the morning—
that it is his latest and most fervent pray- er, whether his orisons be addressed to Jupiter or Mahomet, to the Messiah of the Jews, or to the Goddess of Reason? We have heard indeed, that Bonaparte is a great philosopher and a great philan- thropist, and I do not like him the bet- ter for it, particularly, as such crying mischiefs have already been in the effect of the pretended spirit of philanthropy. I cannot withhold my admiration at the cunt of his Western Country , and been only astonished at such jargon being spo- ken in the presence of, and addressed to one of the most acute and intelligent men in the world (Mr. Fox).
What folly, to suppose that such phras- es would pass current upon him! The king of Etruria had a small share in this new nation, but nay, as it should seem, upon a very solid tenure; for there was a rod kept for him in the corner, if he did not proceed according to directions, like a little boy in a go-cart. I am not here dealing invec-tive, unless I am do- ing so by barely telling the truth. The first consul has selected a pleasant fam- ily party, some of whom he treats with good manners and entertainments; but what I have to deprecate is, his making Great Britain one of the family. I speak not from any particular information, but from my apprehensions and my fears, and I therefore do not say to you, "Go to war;" but I exhort you to assume a strong defensive attitude. I am not in- different to the fitness of men to exercise power. Every country must depend upon its fleets, its armies and the inte- grity of those who have the administra- tion of the government. Upon these the nation must always rest for its safety. If what I have hitherto urged may be thought agreeable to those who are con- sidered as men of war, I am about to ad- minister a corrective, and do not mean to deviate from the good humour that has hitherto prevailed in the debate. I was not present on the first day of the session, but I never read any accounts with more regret than I did that of some of the late ministers, who seems to cry out "Give us back our places." These persons are divided into classes—one of them thinks a state of war preferable to that of peace. I honor them for their frankness in warning us of our danger, but when a noble lord (Temple) says "restore us to our places and we will not go to war;" I know not which to admire most in him, the ingenuousness of youth or the inaccuracy of experience.
I ask them, would they go to war for the Helvetic Republic? They reply "No;" but they would be more vigo- rous in their inactivity; they would at least make wry faces—they would not lie stock still, but instead of laying them down, they would hold their arms a kimbo. Yet I do not know, that while restraint is put upon action, much can be got by growing. Ministers must have felt the oppressions and encroach- ments of France as much as other men, and while they are resolved not to sub- mit to insult, they know that such a de- termination may be made known on moderate expressions—Some say, "Let these incapable gentlemen go out." I ask them why so? Have they made any threats to France, and if they have made any, have they afterwards re- tracted them! These high minded men would not stoop to so low a job as that of signing a peace, but they after- wards come and call upon ministers to resign. For what? Because the Doc- tor seems disagreeable to the patient, the latter does not like the cut of his beard—
"Non amore Zebide, nec possum dicem quare, Sed hoc possum dicere—non amore."
Or as the passage of Martial has been put in an English dress—
"I do not like you, doctor Fell, The reason why, I cannot tell; But this I'm sure I know full well— I do not like you, doctor Fell."
They ask what right ministers have to our confidence? I ask by what it is they have forfeited it? He did not see that the time they succeeded to the administration was the more inviting. The success of the Baltic and Egypti- an expeditions was more than doubtful, and it was only an act of chance and skill that gave the first unfavorable issue, and certainly the gratitude of England would not have been too much evinced on the occasion, if even the meanest of the sailors were to be crowned with laurels. In the arrangement of peace, ministers had also to deal with a man who would be found to retort upon them the insolent language of lord Grenville's letter, and call for "experience and the evidence of fact." I will be bold to say, that, every thing considered, the peace was as advantageous as could be obtained. The loan was afterwards made upon terms perhaps too favorable to the public; and in the last general election it was known, that never did any administration interfere less with the choice of the people, though one of the ex-ministers (Mr. Dundas) was care- ful in the north, to take all the elec- tioneering business upon himself. The right honorable gentleman (Mr. Ad- dington) in the situation of speaker, had certainly, and I speak with great respect,
much personal advantage in point of dignity and appearance over his suc- cessor; but it was not to be expected that he should carry with him into the cabinets of Europe, the qualities and language of the speaker of the house of commons. He was not every where to have his Triden borne before him like his Mace . He was not to say to the exiled and dispersed kings and princes of other countries—"Gentlemen, take your places," and say to those who ob- truded themselves into their situations, "Strangers must withdraw." When the French and Germans, were con- tending, for both sides of the Rhine, it would have been useless for him to pro- claim " the ayes go with the "—or " ayes to the right, and noes to the left." These things that could have been ex- pected from a reasonable man. Is Mr. Pitt to come to this house now, and attempt to supercede his own nomina- tor? for some of us forget the enco- miums he passed upon them in preference to all others, and only with a single ex- ception, I believe, in favor of my hon- ored friend (Mr. Fox.) The ministers, how- ever, have been called a nauseous mix- ture; but I dare say the ex-minister thinks the contrary. I believe he is one who has no objection to a glass of wine; and in that I mean no reflection on him; but he must certainly think that the present ministers are like a bot- tle of tokay , which, when drained to the last and grounds, by filling the bottle with white wine, has only to stand a little, and then 'tis as good as the for- mer. Even after this recommendation some of these gentlemen voted the thanks of the house to him, instead of a statue, which had it been erected, would be as well decorated with the Olive Branch which he defended, as by the laurels of war. I, for one, think too much of his dignity to suppose him play- ing such a double game, as openly to support and to undermine the ministers. I have heard of great chess-players di- recting at the same time two games in different rooms, but it would be as much folly to be playing from one hand into the other, as it would be to attempt on a chess-board to check a king, as the late minister did his majesty's, by holding him out to the Irish as the enemy of the Roman Catholicks."
He then proceeded to comment on the conduct of those who continued to persevere in the war, against Mr. Fox's warning voice, that it would only make France strong. They would make no peace with a Jacobin Republic, but said, "Approach me like the rugged Russian Bear, The arm'd Rhinoceros or Hyrcanian Tiger; Take any shape but that!"— but Bonaparte has done every thing for them. Jacobinism was thought to be ancient, always rising with redoubled strength, but he crushed it at once, by giving the fraternal hug. The two parties in opposition, he compared to two men in the boat of a balloon, who could ascend or descend with pleasure, but neither steer to the right or left. Mr. Windham was following the machine with gas, while Mr. Dundas was opening the valve to be let out, and made the anchor drop upon some sugar island. He presented Bonaparte as an instrument in the hands of Providence, not only for mischief, but for the better purpose of making every English and Irishman love his own constitution; and concluded his humorous and elegant speech, by declar- ing his opinion, that this great country had no retreat in insignificance, and if we were reluctantly compelled to a war, we should pursue it with vigor and effect, or resolve to perish in the sacred flame, with glory and with honor.
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FRIDAY, March 4, 1803.
We have been so constantly occupied, in attending the deliberations of the House, and in other unavoidable business, that we are unable to state in detail, the proceedings of the two last days. Never, perhaps, has the American Congress transacted more business in so short a time.
On Wednesday the House sat till half past 4, and then adjourned to 6 in the evening, and continued sitting till half past 10—Yesterday there were two sittings, the last of which closed the constitutional period of the body.
Among the most important business transacted were: The passage of the bill from the Senate, authorizing a detachment of 30,000 militia; for which purpose one million and a half of dollars are appropriated—Twenty five thousand dollars are appropriated for building arsenals on the Western Waters.
The impeachment of John Pickering, District Judge of New Hampshire, for high crimes and misdemeanors which was agreed to by a great majority.
The passage of the militia bill respecting the district of Columbia.
The passage of the bill for continuing the Mint for five years.
On motion of Mr. Varnum, the following resolution was agreed to by unanimous vote, the Yeas and Nays being called to record the unanimity of the House.
Resolved That the thanks of this House be presented to NATHANIEL MASON, in testimony of their approbation of his conduct in discharging the arduous and important duties assigned him while in the chair.
The House met last evening at 6 o'clock; when, after transacting various business, a quarter before twelve o'clock an adjournment took place sine die.
The next meeting of Congress will be on the 1st Monday in November.
Erratum—In the last line of the first column of the address of the American board of Agriculture for "Grapes" read "Grasses."
INDIANNNA TERRITORY.
TOWN OF WASHINGTON, Monday, January 3, 1803.
Agreeably to the act intitled "an act to establish a College in the Mississippi territory," a quorum of the trustees having assembled, proceeded to business. His Excellency William C. C. Claiborne was elected president; the hon. William Dunbar, vice-president; Felix Hughs, Esq. secretary and Col. Gato Well, treasurer.
A memorial to Congress was adopted, as also an address to the citizens of the Mississippi territory.
Messrs. William Dunbar, Gato Well, David Kerr, John Ellis and Daniel Burnet, were appointed a committee, to make enquiry, as to the most convenient site for Jefferson College; to receive proposals from individuals of any donations of lands for that purpose; and to report to the board at their next meeting.
Messrs. David Latimore, William Dunbar and Sutton Banks, were appointed a committee to prepare a plan of a lottery, for raising a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars, for the benefit of the said College.
The president was instructed to address a letter to each trustee who was absent, requesting information in writing of his acceptance or non-acceptance of the trust committed to him.
A memorial from the Trustees of Jefferson College, to the Congress of the United States.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress Assembled.
We the trustees of Jefferson College, assembled agreeable to the law of this territory, at our first meeting beg leave to address the honorable Legislature of the United States. The duty we owe to our infant institution, to the community of the Mississippi territory, and to the United States, calls on us to lay before you our wants and our prospects. Education in every state of the union has required, and we believe met in some degree, the fostering hand of public support. Every enlightened society has been willing to contribute something to the cultivation of the minds of their rising generation, from whence so many public, as well as private benefits, have been found to flow. This society has laboured under peculiar impediments to the pursuit of this object. Lately emerged from the lethargic influence of an arbitrary government, averse from principle to general information, our citizens have hardly as individuals yet become sensible of the necessity and usefulness of education. Unaccustomed to act in concert, their individual efforts have never aimed at more than private schools. The first attempts to institute a place of general education for the youth of this territory, has by a law of our legislature devolved upon us. We are sensible of
the usefulness of the design to ourselves, and to our children. We are aware of the peculiar necessity of public education and general information, to enable us to maintain that character we are called on to support, the character of citizens of a republic. Our infatuated situation demands the means of education at home, and the infancy of our community, and the circumstances already mentioned, demand patronage from our parent government. At a time when the true principles of republicanism are more generally than ever diffused over the United States, when philosophy and patriotism are so happily united in promoting the public good, we hope we shall not ask in vain. Our citizens may be tardy in learning the necessity of affording effectual support by voluntary contributions. Our local government has no lands to bestow on us. But we trust that the legislature of the United States, in which the right of our soil is invested, will give aid to our institution, which will establish republicanism in the minds of the youth of the territory, and be the firmest bond of our attachment to the union.
In the North-Western Territory, the general government acting on the ordinance of Congress, one fundamental principle of which, is to promote education, have been attentive to the support of public instruction. Having a similar claim from a similitude of constitution, and from pressing inducements peculiar to ourselves, we rely with confident hope on your honorable body for such aid as you may judge proper.
(Signed) WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE. President of the Board of Trustees. Attest, FELIX HUGHS, Sec'y. Town of Washington Jan. 3, 1803.
NATCHEZ, Jan. 15, 1803. On Wednesday last arrived at this port, the ship Mary, Capt. Darling, from Boston, (Massachusetts). She came up with a fair wind, and afforded a most pleasing spectacle to a great number of our citizens, who assembled on the bluff to witness the arrival of the FIRST AMERICAN SHIP that has attempted to ascend the Mississippi thus far.
Also arrived on the same day, the Schooner Bee, Capt. Brag, from the same port.
NOTICE.
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March 3, 1803. NOTICE. The Rev. A. T. M'Ginnick respectfully informs his Parishioners, that there will be Divine Service in the church, New-Jersey Avenue, next Sunday. March 3, 1803.
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 Chap. 1. Vulgar Errors.  2. Etymology of Irish Bulls, uncertain.  3. Originality of Irish Bulls disputed.  4. Irish Newspapers.  5. The criminal law of Bulls and blunders.  6. Little Dominick.  7. The bliss of ignorance.  8. Thoughts that breathe and words that burn.  9. Practical Bulls.  10. The Dublin Shoe Black.  11. The Hibernian Mendicant.  12. Irish Wit and Eloquence.  13. The Brogue.  14. Bath coach conversation.  15. Bath coach conversation.  16. The Irish Incognito. 
Price in boards 75 Cents—bound 100. Loft by, or Stolen from, a Lodger at STELLE'S HOTEL, on Thursday last, a POST NOTE, issued by the Bank of Baltimore, for two hundred and fifty Dollars, to John Thomas, and indorsed with his name, in blank. The number of the Note and the day of issuing it, are not remembered; but believed to be dated on the 10th of September, 1800. To the above note is offered in Payment, or if he be charged, an enquiry is requested to be made from whom it has been received. If any person will discover the thief, so that he may be convicted, he shall receive fifty Dollars. If any person will deliver the Note to my bar keeper, he will pay him 20 Dollars, and no questions asked.
PONIUS B. STELLE. March 2. 2W.
IN COUNCIL, ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 1803. ORDERED, That the act, intitled, An act respecting the debts due to this state, and the debtors thereof, and for other purposes, be published once in each day, for the space of four weeks successively, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Baltimore American, the Telegraph; the National Intelligencer; Mr. Smith's paper, at Annapolis; Mr. Bartgis's paper, at Frederick-Town, and Mr. Grieve's paper, at Hager's town.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
An ACT respecting the debts due to this state, and the debtors thereof, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted, by the general assembly of Maryland, That the treasurers of the respective shores, with the advice and under the direction of the governor and council, be and they are hereby vested with all and singular the powers and authorities necessary for, and incident to, the demanding, requiring and obtaining, the payment of all arrearages and balances whatever due to the state from the debtors thereof; and the said treasurers of the eastern and western shores, and the auditor, are hereby severally required to furnish the governor and council, when requested, with correct statements of such arrearages and balances; and the governor and council are hereby authorised and empowered to direct suits to be commenced against such debtors of the state as they may think proper and expedient, and appoint an attorney or attorneys to prosecute and conduct any particular suit or suits, so directed to be brought and commenced as aforesaid; provided, that all debts due to the state shall be paid to the treasurers of the western or eastern shores respectively, and to no other person or persons whatsoever.
And be it enacted, That the governor and council be and they are hereby authorised and empowered to make composition with any of the debtors of the state, and direct the respective treasurers to take bonds to the state with sufficient security, and give time for payment, not exceeding two years.
And be it enacted, That the several sheriffs and clerks of the several counties shall make payment of all monies due to the state, and received by them, or which may hereafter be received by them, for fines, penalties, forfeitures and amerciaments, and forfeited recognizances, and for ordinary retailers and marriage licences, within the time limited by law, and if necessary, the governor and council may direct suits to be brought against any defaulting sheriff or clerk for recovery of the same, and may credit any money that the party is not chargeable with by law.
And be it enacted, That whenever there shall be occasion to expose to public sale any confiscated British property that remains unsold, or the property of any debtor to the state, or his securities, by virtue of any execution already issued, or to be issued for this purpose, the governor and council shall be and they are hereby authorised and empowered to appoint a fit and proper person to act in this behalf on the part of the state, who is hereby directed and required, before he proceeds to act, to give bond, with sufficient security, to the state, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties required of him; and such sales shall be made upon such public notice, and upon such terms, as the governor and council shall direct; and such person, so appointed aforesaid to act for and in behalf of the state, in case of the sale shall be directed to be made on a credit, which shall in no case exceed two years, take bond to the state, with good and sufficient security, to be approved of by the treasurers of the respective shores, from the purchasers; and all bonds taken by any person appointed as aforesaid shall be deposited, with an accurate list thereof subscribed by him, in the treasury of the western shore, and shall be a lien upon the real property of such purchasers, and their securities, from the respective dates, or so much thereof as shall be mentioned in a schedule thereto annexed; and the said treasurer shall make report of all such bonds to the next general assembly thereafter; provided nevertheless, that the said person, so appointed as aforesaid, shall, and he is hereby directed, at the time of any sale of any confiscated property in virtue of this act, to make known that he only sells the right of this state thereto, and that the state doth not guarantee the title to the same, or any part thereof, but the purchase must be in all respects at the risk of the purchaser.
And be it enacted, That in all cases of unsold debts, where the same shall be considered insecure, and in all cases of suits depending in chancery with any state debtors, the governor and council shall be and they are hereby authorised and empowered to make compromises upon such terms and principles as they shall think equitable and just; and if, under the terms of any compromise made as aforesaid, the property heretofore purchased shall be taken back and revesed in the state, the governor and council may appoint a fit and proper person to sell the same at public sale, upon such notice, and upon such terms, as they shall direct; and the said person so appointed, before he proceeds to act, shall give bond to the state, with sufficient security, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties required of him, and shall take bonds to the state, with good and sufficient security, to be approved of by the treasurers of the respective shores, if such sale shall be directed to be on a credit, which shall in no case exceed two years, and the bonds, when taken, shall be deposited with the treasurer of the western shore, and reported by the treasurer to the next general assembly thereafter.
And be it enacted, That in all cases in chancery where no compromise is effected, the governor and council shall be and they are hereby authorised and empowered to direct the attorney general to prosecute and defend the same to immediate final decision, and in cases of difficulty, to direct aid to the attorney general, by employing any person to attend to surveys where necessary, or otherwise to assist in the prosecution or defence of said suits, to be paid out of the contingent fund of five hundred pounds.
And be it enacted, That if any bond debtor to the state for confiscated property, or otherwise, shall neglect to
make payment agreeably to the condition of his bond, and sundry resolves of the general assembly, the governor and council may direct process to issue for the whole principal and interest then due, or may proceed on any execution against any state debtor already issued, and served and suspended, as occasion may require, or may direct any execution to be delayed as long as they may think expedient and necessary; and no process shall issue against any of the public debtors unless by the direction of the governor and council; and all sales of property taken by fieri facias at the suit of the state, may be suspended by the governor and council from time to time, as they may think most to the advantage of the state, and may direct executions against the body of any state debtor to be entered "not called by consent."
Whereas many persons have made discoveries of British property, confiscated property, or property liable to confiscation, to the governor and council, the late intendant, and late agents of the state, and have made application to purchase the same upon the terms held out by law to the discoverers: And whereas there is no person invested with authority to estimate the value, or fix a reasonable price for the said property, and to compound with the person or persons making such discovery, or with the person or persons applying to purchase the same. Be it enacted, That the governor and council be and they are hereby empowered to compound with all persons who have heretofore made discovery of British property, confiscated property, or property liable to confiscation, either to the governor and council, the late intendant, or any of the state agents, and to allow not exceeding one third of the value of such property to any person or persons having made such discovery, and who shall make application to the governor and council on or before the first day of May next, to compound for and purchase the same, and the said governor and council are hereby authorised to dispose of such property to such applicants, and take bonds with good and sufficient security, to be approved of by the treasurer of the western shore, for the purchase money, bearing interest, payable to the state at the periods that may be agreed on.
And be it enacted, That if such discoverers shall not make known to the governor and council the title of the state to the property aforesaid, on or before the first day of May next, or shall refuse or neglect, on or before that day, to agree for the purchase of the same, that then the governor and council shall be and they are hereby authorised to sell and dispose of the state's right to the said property to any person or persons applying to purchase the same, or may appoint a fit and proper person as aforesaid, who shall give bond as aforesaid, to sell the same at public sale in the manner as herein before directed, without making such discoveries, who refuse or neglect as aforesaid, any compensation.
And be it enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for any person or persons purchasing as aforesaid any confiscated British property under the authority of this act, to prosecute any suit or suits, either in law or equity, in the name of the state, for recovery of said property for their use; provided that the said state shall not be liable to pay any costs incurred in prosecution of said suits, but that the same shall be paid by the person or persons for whose use said suits shall be prosecuted; and provided also, that in all such sales, so to be made by the governor and council, or under their direction and appointment, it shall be made known, and it shall be a condition thereof, that they only sell the right of the state thereto, and that the state doth not guarantee the title to the same, or any part thereof, but that the purchase must be in all respects at the risk of the purchaser.
And be it enacted, That on all sales to be made by the governor and council, and under their direction and appointment, of confiscated property, in pursuance of this act, deeds shall be executed by the chancellor to the purchaser or purchasers, in the same manner as for other confiscated property heretofore disposed of.
And be it enacted, That in all cases where bonds shall be taken in virtue of this act, such bonds shall be a lien on the real property of the obligors from the date thereof, or on so much of the said real property as the governor and council shall think sufficient, to be particularly mentioned in a schedule to be annexed to the said bond, in which case it shall be a lien on the property contained in such schedule, and no more, such bond and schedule to be lodged with the treasurer of the western shore, and all such bonds shall express the county in which the obligors respectively reside; and the treasurer of the respective shores shall, within one month after they receive them respectively, cause them, with the schedules annexed to them, to be recorded in the office of the clerks of the western and eastern shores respectively, at the expence of the obligors, and a copy of said record, certified under the hand and official seal of the clerk in whose office the same record shall have been made, shall be as good evidence in
any court of law or equity in this state as the original bond would be if it was produced.
And be it enacted, That the governor and council be and they are hereby requested to make communications to the next general assembly of the several proceedings under this act.
And be it enacted, That the governor and council be and they are hereby authorised to allow to any person whom they shall think proper to appoint to sell any real property directed to be sold in virtue of this act, a sum not exceeding three per centum on the amount of any sale.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of BARNABY DAVIS, are requested to bring them forward, attested according to law, and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, to
W. M. H. P. TUCKFIELD, Administrator. March 4. 3t
STRAY COW.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, as a Stray, a COW, marked with two crops and two forks, black about the head, the rest of her body white, and is supposed to be about five years old. The owner is desired to come prove property, pay charges, and take her away.
AMBROSE MORIARTY. March 4. 18W3W.
Valuable Lands For Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder by the Executors of the late GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON, the following tracts of Land, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz.
On the first Monday in April on the premises.
600 acres lying in Charles County in the state of Maryland near a place called the Silt Trap, about 16 miles above Port-tobacco.
On the 2d Monday in April on the premises.
519 acres in Montgomery county in the state of Maryland, in the neighbourhood of Frederick town, not far from Kitterton.
On the 15th day of April at Charles Town.
453 acres in Jefferson county Virginia, about two miles west of Charles town, also, 240 acres lying in Hampshire county on Potomac river, about 12 miles above Bath.
On the 16th of April on the premises.
1600 acres in Jefferson county on the south fork of Bullskin.
On the 18th day of April on the premises.
133 acres in Jefferson county in Wormleys line.
On the 20th of April on the premises.
571 acres in Frederick county 11 1/2 miles south of Battle town.
On the 22d of April at Paris.
2481 acres on Ashbey's, and 885 acres on Chastins run in Fauquier county.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in three annual instalments to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, and to carry interest from the day of Sale.
THE EXECUTORS. Feb. 28. March 4—ept22a.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Subscriber, A quantity of Bacon, Hogs
Lard, Sirlin Butter, Whiskey, bar Iron, Plain Moulds, &c. &c. He has on hand a general assortment of Carpenters tools, of a very good quality; all kinds of which will be sold low for cash.
ALEXA. M'CORMICK. March. 2. 1t.
NOTICE.
Will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Thursday the third day of March next, at 11 o'clock, A. M.—
A Lot of Ground in the City of Washington on Square numbered 950, fronting 15 feet on G. street, and 50 feet on 9th street, each being a little east of the Marine Barracks.
This lot is offered for sale to satisfy a debt due to me by HENRY DUNLAP of George Town. The title is indisputable.
ALEXANDER M'CORMICK. Feb. 18th 1802. 1t.
TAKE NOTICE.
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises.
TAMES POLLARD. Feb. 21st. 1t.
WANTED,
One or two Boys to learn the BOOT and SHOE-MAKING Business—apply to JOHN CROOKSHANK. George-Town, Jan. 19, 1803. 1t.
FOR SALE, A Blacksmith, who is a prime workman, and his WIFE, an excellent Washer and Ironer. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 21. 7t.

Patent & Family Medicines. RICHARD LEE & Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform the people of the United States, that they have removed their manufactory and wholesale store from Baltimore to New-York, where all orders addressed to them, will be promptly executed, if accompanied with cash, or drafts on New-York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore.
It is now nearly six years since the Medicines, underneath enumerated, were first offered to the public; during this period they have seen the numerous impositions of ignorant and avaricious pretenders, acquire an ephemeral existence, and pass unnoticed into oblivion. On the other hand, our remedies have, by firm Reps, been constantly rising in the public esteem, and acquiring a more extensive range of celebrity. At most of the places of sale, pamphlets may be had gratis, describing at large, the properties and uses of the medicines, with testimonies of their efficacy, from the pens of well known physicians, divines, lawyers, and statesmen; as well as from the equally respectable artisan, the merchant and the farmer.
Richard Lee & Co. are inclined to send their medicines, on a liberal commission, to a respectable and established storekeeper in every town in the United States, where a Newspaper is printed, in which they can be announced for sale. Attention will be paid to applications from such places, where vendors are not yet appointed; but it must be promised, that correct attention to periodical settlements is required—and that a reference to some Mercantile house, in one of the principal cities, would be pleasing.
 Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges,  Elixir for Coughs, Colds, Asthmas,  Essence and Extract of Mustard, for Rheumatism, Gout, Sprains, Swellings, &c.  Grand Restorative Drops, for Internal Weaknesses, Nervous Deficiencies, Female Complaints, &c.  Hahn's celebrated German Eye-Water,  Corn Plaster,  Ani Bilius Pills—a valuable medicine known so by tens of thousands. 
Anodyne Elixir for Head Ache, Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. Neither of the two last have ever failed, though used in a great many thousand cases.
Restorative Tooth Powder, Persian Lotion for Cleaning the Skin, and improving the complexion—safe and certain.
Damask Lip Salve, Tooth Ache Drops, Patent Indian Vegetable Specific, for the cure of a certain deplorable malady, &c. &c.
SOLD WHOLESALE at No 345. Washington Street, New-York, and retail, by C. Pierce, Portsmouth. S. Curtis, Amherst, New Hampshire; Thomas and Andrews, Bolton, Irish Thos. Mas, Worcester, E. Merriam, and Co. Brookfield, Cushing and Appleton, Salem, H. Mahn, Dedham, H. Jones, Stockbridge, Jenks, and Clark, Portland, A. March, Newburyport, Gales H. Fay, Haverhill, Massachusetts; W. Wilkinson, Providence, N. Phillips, Warren, Rhode Island, Samuel Trumbull, Stonington Point, Dr. I. Thompson, New London; Dr. Darling, New Haven, Hudson and Goodwin, Hartford, J. Byrne, Windham, J. Trumbull, Norwich, Connecticut; Thomas Kirk, Brooklyn, Peter Van Bommel, Poughkeepsie, John G. Martin, Goshen, R. Norman, Hudson, Dr. Croswell, Catskill, John Barker, Albany, Moffit, and Co. Troy, W. McLean, Utica, T. Walker, Rome, E. Phinney, Coopers-Town, and by T. B. Jansen & Co. New-York; Pennington and Gould, Newark, S. Kelleck, Elizabeth-Town, A. Bauvelt, Brunswic, Sherman and Co. Trenton, R. Games, Burlington, New-Jersey, James Wilson, Wilmington, Delaware, William V. Birch, Philadelphia, G. Dawson, Carlisle, J. Wycht, Harrisburgh, C. J. Pieter, and R. Dickson, Lancaster, S. Longcope, Easton, J. Scheider, Reading, T. Wilson, Norris-Town, Dr. Spangle, York-Town, Snowden and McCorkle, Greenberg; John Israel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dr. S. Brown, Kennebec; Warner and Hanna, Baltimore; M. Bargelt, Frederick; J. Dietrick, Hagerstown; Gideon White, Annapolis; Dr. Stevens, Easton; J. Clayland, Centreville; Ferson and Read, Cambridge; Rapine and Co. Washington; Dr. Ott, George-Town; Maryland. Dr. Miller, Winchester; S. Bishop, Alexandria; G. Green, Frederickburg; S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; Dr. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; B. Merick, Norfolk; Ben. Johnson, Warrenton; J. Alburts, Martinburg; I. Shaw, Leesburg; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; R. Barker, Fauquier C. H.; S. Henkle, New-Market; Virginia, Joseph Gales, Raleigh, G. Bradley, Newbern; North-Carolina. C. Wittich, Charleston, South-Carolina.
** Those of Lee and Co's correspondents who are in long arrears, and pay no regard to repeated solicitations for payment, are finally informed, that as we are much averse to law suits, we shall advertise our claims on them for disposal in a way that will give us the least trouble, though not probably very gratifying to their feelings.
Feb. 7. 1812.
The professorship in the STEVENSBURG ACADEMY being still vacant, I am instructed by the Trustees to make it known that application by letter or otherwise, from persons desirous of engaging, in the office of Instructor in the said Academy, will meet with the most pointed attention.
By order of the board of Trustees, CHARLES CARTER, President.
Culpeper, Virg. } Feb 14. 1812.
NOTICE.
HOLDERS of subscription papers for the work entitled, "A Diction, or Preparation to the Study of the Law," will particularly oblige the author by advising him of the number of subscribers obtained before the first day of March.
ROBERT W. PEACOCK, Atty. at Law ty of Washington, Jan. 28, 1802. 1812.
THEO. HOLT Has for sale, at his Nursery Garden, Eastern Branch,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
Which he has imported from London, per ship Sheppard, to Norfolk, and others of his own sowing—consisting of
 RAMILL Peas, very Early, Early Charlton do. Dwarf Marrowfat do. Large Marrowfat do. Dwarf Peruvian do. Dwarf Union do. Dwarf Prolific do. Large Windsor Beans, Turkey Longpod do. Dwarf Bunch do. Lima do. Saddlestrap do. Early York Cabbage, Early Butterca do. Early Sugarloaf do. Large Drumhead do. Green Savoy do. Red Pickling do. Scotch Kale, Broccoli for Salads, Early Cauliflower, Late do. Early Dutch Turnip, Large Tripoli Onion,  White Spanish do. Early Scarlet Radish, Mixed do. Spanish do. White Turnip do. Long Prickly Cucumber, Green Turkey do. Nasturtium, Parsley, Red Beet, Early Horn Carrot, Long Orange do. Lettuce Paris, Lettuce Boston, Brown Dutch do. Mixed do. many sorts, Solid Celery, Beets, White Asparagus, Common, Salsola, &c. &c. &c. 
A variety of different kinds of Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Flower Seeds, Garden Hoes and Rakes, various sizes; imported Roots of fine Mixed Tulips, Double Hyacinths, Double Jonquils, Crown Imperials, Double Snow Drops, Arumcites, Persian Ranunculus, Persian Iris, Crocus, &c. A quantity of Lombardy Poplars, proper size for planting.
Washington, Jan. 21, 1802. 2wtf
Thomas Carpenter,
TAYLOR.
HAS received a very handsome assortment of goods consisting of superior cloths, calimerees and coatings of all colours.
Patent water proof Cloths,
Silk and woolen Molekins, Calimerees, velveteens, &c. of superior quality.
From which, and an acquisition of the newest fashions and the best workmen, he can assure whatever commanded.
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square, and New Jersey Avenue, about eight houses from Capitol Square. Dec. 1, 1802. tf.
FOR SALE.
PIZARRO.
A FINE young JACK, five years of age next Spring—He was gotton by Compound, his dam an imported Jinnet—Should he not be sold, he will stand the ensuing season at my farm on Potomac, at the mouth of Sinca, 21 miles above George Town, at eight dollars the Season, which will commence the tenth of March, but if said by the first of August, when the Season will expire, six dollars, and a quarter of a dollar to the groom, will be received in full thereof.—Good pasturage for mares at 50 cents per week, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes.
TITOS. PETER. Compound was raised by the late General Washington, gotton by the old Royal Gift, his dam the Imported Maltese Jinnet. Feb. 11. 1812. 1812.
In Chancery, January 22, 1803.
Patrick Murdock, versus.
Thomas Beall of Samuel, Peter Deviceman and Joseph Forrester, THE object of the bill filed in this cause is to obtain a conveyance of part of the Tract of Land called "Walnut Bottom," lying in Allegany county, which Thomas Beall of Samuel, contracted for with Peter Deviceman, on the 26th day of February 1795, by an article of agreement of that date, the interest in which Last hath come by assentment to the complainant. The bill states that the Defendants, Joseph Forrester and Peter Deviceman, resides out of the state of Maryland.
It is thereupon on the motion of the complainant ordered, adjudged and decreed, that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the 25th day of February next, to the intent that the absent Defendant may have notice of the present application, and the object of the bill filed, and may be warned to appear in this court, or by solicitor on or before the twenty fifth day of June next, to show cause if any he hath, why a decree should not pass as prayed.
True Copy, T. K. SAML. H. HOWARD, Reg. C. Cau 1812.
ELISHA RIGGS,
BRIDGE STREET.
Has an extensive assortment of dry goods, viz.
SUPERFINE London Cloths and Cassimerees, fashionable cords and waistcoatings, fine Irish and white Russia sheetings, best double mill'd drab cloths, Italian crapes, laces, lace veils and shawls, best white Satin, black satins and luteclings, madras plads for dresses and shawls 5-4, 4-4 and 7-8, fine London, Chintzes very fine, and other linen and cotton cambricks, ladies and mens pocket books, and gloves, fine nap'd calimerees and coatings, ladies and mens silks and cotton hosiery very fine floating flannels and cottons, cotton counterpans and rose blankets, mens Satins, Florentine and Toilets, Irish and German Linens, morocco, kid, and leather shoes and bows.
A I L S O,
Many other articles, which being selected on the best terms, will be sold very low for cash. George Town, Feb. 14. em&3w.
FOR SALE.
EXCELLENT Butter in Firkins, Whiskey in Barrels, and Sherry Wine in quarter Casks.
WM. BRENT, New Jersey Avenue near the Capitol. Feb. 4. 1812.
City Hotel, BROADWAY NEW-YORK.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the above Hotel will be opened on the first of May ensuing, when their patronage is earnestly solicited. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere and grateful thanks to those societies, parties, and gentlemen, who have given him their support, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will be a stimulus to future exertions to please; and that the utmost attention shall be given for their comfort and accommodation.
Boarding may be had by the day, week, month, or year. Families travelling, may be elegantly accommodated with lodging and sitting rooms; and, if preferred, have dinner &c. in their apartments.
The Hotel being so well known, it is almost useless to say that it is situated in one of the most healthy and pleasant parts of the city; commanding an extensive view in every direction, not only of the city itself, but also of the Narrows, the North and East Rivers, the state of New-Jersey, York and Long-Island &c. &c.
A handsome coffee-room will be fitted up in the principal floor; where gentlemen may have tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, and refreshments in general, at the shortest notice. All the leading newspapers in the union, will be regularly taken in.
Public dinners and suppers in a plain or elegant style either for large or small parties. Ail, beef steaks, oysters, &c. regularly furnished. An ordinary every day at half past 2 o'clock, by the public's obedient servant, JOHN LOVETT. N. B. Rooms to let by the month or year April 21, 1802. eptf.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on the corner of Falls & Frederick Street in George Town, lately occupied by Mr. Pichon.
Likewise,
THE two well finished three story BRICK HOUSES, adjoining that occupied by Mr. Samuel H. Smith Printer, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, east of the centre Market House, City of Washington—Apply to GEORGE THOMPSON, George Town. Geo. Town, Oct. 20. tf.
Members of Congress, Travellers, and those gentlemen whose business call them to the City of Washington, are respectfully informed that the subscriber has established the UNION TAVERN & WASHINGTON HOTEL, On Pennsylvania Avenue, first house east of the President's, and one mile from the Capitol.
THERE is a pavement all the way, and the accommodations are equal to any in the United States, having thirty rooms fitted up in an elegant manner. Also, a large Coffee Room, 34 feet by 22—and a room over the same, now finishing, convenient for the reception of any public meeting, with a pleasant view of the Potomac and the surrounding country. All the principal newspapers in the Union are taken and regularly filed. WILLIAM L. ELL. N. B.—To Let, a coach and single horse chair. Nov. 26. 3m.
170,038 Acres of Land.
THIS body of land, in one entire and inclusive survey, is offered for sale to individual or company, who may incline to purchase for the purposes of settlement and emigration. It is situated in the state of Virginia, on the Great Kanawha River, Montgomery county, and is distinguished by the name of "The Great Bent of the Kanawha," being intersected by the Piney river, Great and Little Bluecone rivers, Coal river, and Uyanot river, as also by numerous other creeks and waters, running into said rivers. Numerous mill-sites, inexhaustible bodies of coal, and great appearances of ores, metals, salt springs and salt licks, are to be found on this tract, besides which, sugar may be made thereon to any amount, the sugar treed and bouing in almost every part.
For fertility of soil, growth of timber, fitness for cultivation, salubrity of climate, and natural advantages, this body of land stands unrivaled by any tract of equal quantity in Western America; it will be submitted for sale to an entire purchaser, until the first day of June next, on very advantageous terms; after which, it cannot be disposed of at any price the present proprietor being compelled to a division thereof. An indisputable title will be given, and for further particulars, as to terms of sale and payment, enquire of JOHN BECKLEY, Esq. Clerk to the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington. November 1, 1802. tf.
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR,
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Calimerees, Silk florantine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Toilet res, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c.
With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the full style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802. tf.
I will sell on very reasonable
terms, the following squares in the City of Washington, or either of them, viz. no. 253, 437, 438, 439 and south of 439. The titles will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the purchaser.
By an examination of the plan of the city, the foregoing squares will be found most advantageously situated, both as to their contiguity to navigation and their central situation. Application to be made to ROBERT BRENT in the city of Washington, or to the Subscriber near Pictaway.
NICOLAS YOUNG. Dec. 21. 1812.
By Authority. SCHEME
LOTTERY
For completing ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH in the City of Philadelphia.
THE LAST CLASS.
 1 Prize of six Thousand dollars, 6,000  1 two Thousand, 2,000  1 one Thousand, 1,000  4 five Hundred, 2,000  5 two Hundred, 1,000  15 one Hundred, 1,500  20 fifty, 1,000  25 twenty, 500  3000 six Dollars, 18,000  1st drawn number on the 20th day, 500  1 20th, 500  1 30th, 1,000  1 35th, 1,000  1st drawn number on the last day, when only five hundred tickets shall be in the Wheel, 4,000 
3,077 Prizes, Dols. 40,000 4,923 Blanks,
8,000 Tickets at Five Dollars, is 40,000 Less than 123 blanks to a Prize—Subject to a deduction of fifteen per centum.
The public are respectfully informed, that the Tickets of this Lottery will be offered for Sale at the original price of Five Dollars until the first day of February next, when such of them as may remain, are to be delivered to a company of gentlemen of this city, by whom they have been purchased.
The drawing will commence at the State House in this City, on the first Monday in May next, or sooner, if the fates of the Tickets should warrant it, and continue till finally completed, thirty days after which, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers.—Such as shall not be demanded within twelve months will be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
From the punctuality and good faith observed in the management of the former classes and the great advantages of the present Scheme, in which there are not one blank and two thirds to a prize, the managers entertain the fullest confidence that the Tickets will meet with a rapid sale.
M. CARR, Secretary.
N. B. The tickets are now for sale by Patrick Byrne, No. 72, Chesnu Mai. McConnell, No. 82, Street. Geo. Taylor, Jur. No. 67, Street. Letters addressed to either of the above for Tickets, post paid, and inclosing the cash, will be duly attended to.
INTERESTING.
LETTER from the Honorable A. C. Hanson, Esq. Chancellor of the state of Maryland.
To the Editor of the Maryland Gazette.
SIR—For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases.
A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time, as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy.
He accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took a of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints, about an inch or a 1-4 of an inch distant from each other.
Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of ft worms, about 3-4 of an inch in length and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than 20.
I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worms which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him.
It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice, one evening, and morning about three months ago, took 7 Lozenges which operated powerfully. No worm came from; but in the course of 2 or 3 days he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength.
In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length perfectly convinced of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from unthinking men, for adding my second hand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures.
I think it not amiss to add, that, from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges. The fact, I am persuaded, is, that most young persons, who are, from time to time, disordered, without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms.
A. C. HANSON. Annapolis, Sept. 18, 1802.
The Medicine alluded to is sold in the District of Columbia (ONLY) by Samuel Bishop, Bookseller, Alexandria—Dr. John Ott, Druggist, George Town, and Rapine and Conrad, Booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington. Feb. 4. 1812.
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given,
Two new two story BRICK HOUSES, completely finished, with extensive back-buildings, situated at the intersection of E and thirteen hundred streets, immediately in the neighbourhood of the Bank, and within a short distance of Pennsylvania Avenue, in the city of Washington. For terms, which will be very moderate, apply to Mr. BENJAMIN PATTERSON, near the Union Tavern, George-town, or in Baltimore to D. WILLIAMSON. George-town, 26 Jan. 1803. 19t.
NOTICE.
In the matter of JOHN JACK, Bankrupt.
THE subscriber being appointed Assignee of the Estate and effects of JOHN JACK Bankrupt. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment otherwise legal steps will be indiscriminately taken to compel them. RICHARD FORREST, Assignee. Jan. 26. tf.
TO LET,
And be entered upon immediately, three
well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morn's Tavern, on Twelfth street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY.
The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms.
Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. Dec. 12. eptf.
Valuable Medicines.
The Public are respectfully informed that LEE & CO. and the Agents of their appointments, will in future keep a constant supply of the following Medicines, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States; many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, (could be purchased at a retail store.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR;
A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthmas, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To Parents who may have Children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH,
THIS discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorders to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Mr. Charles Myers, Hampstead Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously ill, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, inasmuch that his recovery appeared doubtful. His complaints, which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned thereby, yielded little, but as her progressed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom rapidly subdued. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints, and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength which he has for upwards of a year past enjoyed without interruption.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir—it has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensis and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Alijah Henly, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir, of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago—He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fall in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper; he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard Street, was greatly relieved of an asthmatic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir—and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balsam of honey, Church's cough drops, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing.
Sold only in Columbia District, by S. Bishop, Bookseller, Alexandria—Dr. John Ott, Druggist, George-Town—and Rapine and Conrad, Booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington. Feb. 2. 1812.
TO RENT.
The Subscriber will Rent on reasonable terms a two story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and lot—
SITUATED near the Capitol of the United States, in square