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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. III. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. CCCC.
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An act making provision for the relief of poor, infirm and diseased persons.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the First and Second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That from and after the first Monday of September inst. the poor, infirm and diseased of the city of Washington shall be supported and relieved agreeably to the provisions of this act.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted , That the mayor shall on or before the said day of September, and every six months thereafter appoint five reputable inhabitants of the city, who are housekeepers, to be styled "Trustees of the poor," and who shall discharge the duties imposed on them by this act. One of the said trustees to be a resident in that part of the city west of Sixteenth street west, one residing between Sixteenth street west and Sixth street west; one residing between fourth street east, and sixth street west and north of South E. street; one residing between fourth street east and sixth street west and south of South E. street; and the other trustee to reside in that part of the city east of fourth street east. The trustees appointed to serve for six months from the time of their appointment.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted , That the trustees of the poor be and are hereby authorised and directed to provide for the relief, maintenance and clothing of all the poor, infirm and diseased of the city of Washington, also medical aid and assistance for them at such place and in such manner as to a majority of the trustees seems most advantageous for the city, and for the benefit of those coming under their care: Provided, that in all cases they confine their expenditures within the limits of the appropriations made by the council for that purpose. They shall keep a regular account of their proceedings and expenditures (subject at all times to the inspection of any member of the council) and report the same to the mayor for his sanction, at least once in every three months, with such remarks on the subject of providing for the poor as their experience may dictate—which accounts and observations shall by him be communicated to the council.
Sec. 4. And be it enacted , That no inhabitant of the city shall be entitled to the provisions of this act, or considered one of the poor or the city of Washington, who has not resided therein at least six months prior to application for relief.
Sec. 5. And be it enacted , That the trustees meet once in every month during their continuance in office; and have power to draw on the treasurer for such sums of money as may be appropriated, and necessary for the discharge of the duties hereby imposed.
Sec. 6. And be it enacted , That all expenditures shall be authorised at the monthly meetings of the trustees, under such regulations as may be prescribed by them.
Sec. 7. And be it enacted , That on the death of any poor, diseased or infirm person, entitled to the provisions of this act, the said trustees shall cause him or her to be decently interred at the expense of the corporation.
Sec. 8. And be it enacted , That from and after the said day of September, the act entitled "An act for the relief of the poor, infirm and diseased persons," passed the twenty-eighth day of October, 1802, be and is hereby repealed.
Sec. 9. And be it enacted , That there is hereby appropriated the sum of four hundred dollars for the support of the poor of the city.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL of Du'n President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington. Approved, September 1st, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Copy from the original deposited in my office. THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the city of Washington.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A DEFENCE OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENTS. LETTER THE SECOND.
Men by nature equal.
No subject that has engaged human research has been more prolific of vain phantasmata than that of government. Whether it be that men, guided more by their interests than by their judgments, by fear than by duty, have lost every motive to regard truth, it is manifest that more crude conceptions and unfounded inferences have been entertained on this than on any other topic, unless it be that of religion. Hence the difficulty of finding or combining any of those elementary principles which enable the philosopher to treat the subject scientifically, or in such a way as to bring conviction to his own mind, or impress it on the minds of others. Since the age of Augustus to the present day tyrants have invariably found means of corrupting genius and silencing truth; inasmuch that, too frequently, those whom nature constitutes the defenders of truth have become her most dangerous opponents, and the most successful apologists of vice.
But truth, though obscured, never divests herself of her native lustre, and the passing cloud, however it may for a time intercept her rays, only serves ultimately to diffuse a more vigorous light. Notwithstanding the invidious sophisms of a Machiavel, and the inane avowals of a Timon, one maxim has found its way to universal acceptance—"Salus populi suprema lex"—"The public good is the first law."
That government is the best which most eminently promotes the general good. It is not the happiness of this or that man, however elevated by natural or adventitious endowments, but that of the whole nation, which is the end of all good government. This principle may be assumed as self-evident. Argument can neither increase or diminish its force.
The question to be investigated then is what system of government, partaking of this principle, is the best; or rather what system carries this principle most completely into effect.
On this subject, as on all others, it is proper to consult experience, and so far as her lessons apply, be governed by them, in the deductions we shall make. It must never, however, be lost sight of, that as nations are in a state of constant mutation, the laws which are at one period the best adapted to their circumstances may at another period be the least so; and that of consequence, a system which is useful to-day may be useless, perhaps injurious to-morrow. The dark ages of superstition and ignorance, or those which poets have denominated on account of their simplicity and virtue, the golden age, required not the refined and complicated systems of government rendered necessary in the present state of manners, in which the development of the human character has given no less to our vices than our virtues a diversity of hue and tendency to good or evil, requiring encouragement or repressioin.
The only profitable enquiry into the preceding systems of government among men is in what degree they have promoted the happiness of those nations for which they were instituted.
In the infancy of society the paternal government seems to have been the universal model to men who emerged from the state of nature into society. To regulate their few and simple concerns, and to defend them from external danger, they elected some head of a family remarkable for his virtues, talents, and bravery. I cannot more happily illustrate this part of the subject than in the words of Mr. Locke:
"In the beginning of things, the father's government of the childhood of those sprung from him, having accustomed them to the rule of one man and taught them that where it was exercised with care and skill, with affection and love to those under it, it was sufficient to procure and preserve to men all the political happiness they sought for in society. It was no wonder that they should pitch upon, and actually run into that form of government, which from their infancy they had been all accustomed to; and which, by experience, they had found both easy and safe. To which, if we add, that monarchy being simple, and most obvious to men, whom neither experience had instructed in the forms of government, nor the ambi-
tion or influence of empire had taught to beware of the encroachments of prerogative, or the inconveniences of absolute power, which monarchy in succession was apt to lay claim to, and bring upon them; it was not at all strange, that they should not much trouble themselves to think of matters of retraining any exorbitancies of those to whom they had given the authority over them, and of balancing the power of government, by placing several parts of it in different hands. They had neither felt the oppression of tyrannical dominion, nor did the fashion of the age, nor their possessions, or way of living, (which afforded little matter for covetousness or ambition) give them any reason to apprehend or provide against it; and therefore it is no wonder they put themselves into such a frame of government as was not only, as I said, most obvious and simple, but also best suited to their present state and condition; which stood more in need of defence against foreign invasions and injuries, than of multiplicity of laws. The equality of a simple poor way of living, confining their desires within the narrow bounds of each man's small property, made few controversies, and so no need of many laws to decide them, or variety of officers to superintend the process, or look after the execution of justice, when there were but few trespasses, and few offenders. Since then those, who liked one another so well as to join into society, cannot but be supposed to have some acquaintance and friendship together, and some trust one in another; & therefore their first care and thought cannot but be supposed to be how to secure themselves against foreign force. It was natural for them to put themselves under a frame of government, which might best serve to that end, and chose the wisest and bravest man to conduct them in their wars, and lead them out against their enemies, and mult in this chiefly be their ruler."
This system of authority appears to have been well adapted to the existing state of manners. However great the nominal power conferred on a chief, its real exercise was limited by many considerations. It is not material to enquire whether men has universally or even generally in a state of nature the ferocity of a savage; it is certain that in that state, where perfect equality of right exists, he possesses a spirit indignant of wrong and intemperate, to a great degree, of superiority in another. This common feeling entertained by the members of the community would in itself constitute a strong and constant check upon the ambition of the chief. The simplicity of manners, too, while in the ordinary intercourse of society, it placed the chief upon a level with his subjects would withhold from the former those numerous instruments of corruption and subjection which inequality in possessions, and its natural offspring luxury, give to one man over another.
But this state of society could not last forever. To the wants of nature were soon added those which administered to the gratification of acquired tastes. These uniting with the invariable tendency of great power to abuse, gradually led the way to usurpation and tyranny. In the existing state of society passion bearing more sway than reason; the chief, who had been first chosen to protect a nation from foreign violence or internal dissention, indulged his feelings in assuming one power after another, under the specious pretext of the public good, and which was, perhaps in most cases exercised with such a view, until opposition mingled with it the passion of resentment to powerful individuals. From this state of things arose internal wars, in which the members of the whole community ranged themselves under the banners of two leaders, the triumph of one of whom not only involved the destruction of the other, but lessened the personal rights of every member of the society beside the chieftain.
Men, proud in the enjoyment of their rights, but imperfectly acquainted with the means of vindicating them, rarely gained by these collisions. The fabric of liberty, without their being conscious of it, gradually sunk beneath the arm of misapplied power, which admits of little palliation, and of no radical cure.
NOTICE.
FOR Sale One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is in wood—it is situated within six miles of the Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOWE. Prince George county, July 22. 3t
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A VINDICATION OF THE PURCHASE OF LOUISIANA, Or a view of the inconsistencies of federalism. BY CURIUS.
It was confidently hoped, that the issue of our negotiation for the purchase of New Orleans and Louisiana, would at least have stopped the current of federal calumny, if it did not force the opposition to join the friends of the administration, in their admiration of the wisdom and policy of its measures. When the news of the cession was first announced to the public, party prejudices were for a while suspended in their operation; and every man, who felt for the interest of the union, and in whose heart every spark of patriotism was not extinguished, united in pronouncing it a principal work of political sagacity. Some, who were hostile to the government, bewildered by the magnitude and unexpectedness of the event, and in a moment of general enthusiasm forgetting their hostility, joined in an approval of the conduct of the executive. But the scene is now changed. The cession has become a principal source of clamor and invective against the administration. The silence, which seemed to be imposed upon the enemies of government, was the silence of mortification and disappointment, it was portentous of future calumny and abuse.
We hoped that the federalists would have accorded with us in this measure, because their own partizans had previously and publicly declared in the Senate of the union, that possession of that country by the United States, was essential to our prosperity, to our national independence and peace. It was considered of such primary importance to us, that the expenditure of millions, and the blood of our citizens were not to be put in competition. Neither the sacrifice of our national character at the shrine of ambition, of the obligations of justice, nor the great principles of national law, was thought too immense, for the attainment of an object so intimately connected with the happiness, and integrity of the union. But the advantages, which we were then told would be derived to the United States by the annexation of these countries to our territory, seem to have disappeared from the field of federal vision. Louisiana, which was then a "paradise," is now a wilderness, fit only for the skulking savage; its soil, which was then prolific in all the luxuries of life, is now barren and unhealthful, covered with stagnant water which entailed pestilence and death. It remains for the citizens of the United States to determine whether they will credit the federal declarations of last winter or those of this summer; for both they cannot believe. To contrast them will not only amuse, but exhibit in the most glaring colors the shameless inconsistency, if not the depravity of a set of men, whose souls sicken at the prosperity of their country. Either the federal senators or the writers for federal newspapers are actuated by the most abandoned and profligate principles; while the arguments of the former, when urging us to war on the presumption that negotiation must prove ineffectual, are sufficient answers to the declarations of the latter, they furnish full and complete evidence, that the executive has acted for the best interest of his country; that the extent of the cession is almost equal to what the federalists wished us to acquire by conquest; and its price, in their own estimation, less than could have been expected. Here follow extracts from the speeches of the federal members in the Senate, to show, that, in their opinion, negotiation was preferable to war, had they believed that negotiation would be efficient.
Mr. Ross, in his speech says, "They (the possessors of New Orleans) might sell if they saw us armed; in possession and resolved to maintain it. But when we have no army, no military preparations, &c. what would induce them to sell?"
"Believing as I do that negotiation must fail, I am not for trusting to that alone.—If you treat for an extension of your limits you will be disappointed."
Mr. Wells of Delaware. "You have already tried negotiation, I say you have tried it, because you have a minister in France, and I am sure the first magistrate of our country cannot have been so negligent as not to pay attention to a subject, which is confessedly of such magnitude. You have then ne-
gotiated, and with what success? Why, instead of defeating the cession, (or Louisiana to France) you have closed the river." (the Mississippi.)
Governor Morris.
REMARKS.—From the above quotations it will be evident to every man of common understanding, that Mr. Ross, Mr. Wells and Mr. Morris, conceived that negotiation was preferable to war, had they thought that the former would have been effectual; but, as they did not, recommended the latter. The President thought otherwise; and the event has proved the superiority of his foresight, and the wisdom of his measures. Mr. Morris believed, (and very correctly) that the first magistrate of our country had not neglected an object of such moment to the U. S. For, previous to the mission of Mr. Monroe, Mr. Livingston had received instructions to negotiate for the purchase of Louisiana from the French government; for it would be absurd to suppose, that the latter would have attempted such a purchase, without receiving authority from the government which he represented. But let us hear what summer federalists has to say on this subject.
(Columbian Centinel.) "At length we hear Louisiana is bought. For what? To secure the right of deposit. Better assert our old treaty right as derived from Spain, then buy new rights."
Fabricius.
"It is strange that the greatest the dearest, the most useful and the most useful of all ways to vindicate a nations rights should be preferred by such a man? is it strange that Mr. Monroe, the miserable dupe of France, should be sent to crawl once more like a reptile at the chief consuls feet."
Ibid.
"The right of deposit however was secured to us by treaty, and its infraction offered a fair justification to reassert ourselves by force. But this business smelt of gun-powder, and it was of course resolved, to take in meekness, the bullets of a wanton and contemptible enemy; to yield our check to the fit of the writer, and to send Mr. Monroe."
Connecticut Courant.
"Our national character must be considerably lessened, in the estimation of foreign nations, by the pusillanimous conduct of the present ruling party. Our treaty was violated, our rights were trampled on, and our commerce preyed upon, and all the city was negotiated. If any credit is due, it is certainly due to Mr. Livingston, and not to the executive; for the convention was concluded prior to the arrival of the minister extraordinary in France, (this does not appear to be true, but still it is federalism) and prior to the news of our refusing to go down and take immediate possession of New Orleans."
[Washington Fed. Vindicator.]
REMARKS.—Wonderful are the changes of federalism! Last winter Messrs. Ross, Wells and Morris conceived, that if negotiation would be effectual, that recourse to hostilities was unnecessary, but this summer, since negotiation has been effectual, & acquired more than the most sanguine federalist could expect it is conceived, not only that it would be pusillanimous to negotiate, but that our national character is degraded by doing, what the federal senators would have done, had they possessed the power, and if they were honest in their declarations. It is hoped that the opposition after Valerius has asserted, that our late convention with France was concluded "prior to the news of our refusing to go down and take immediate possession of New Orleans," will not assume any merit to themselves by pretending, that France was affrighted into the cession, by their warlike and bloody resolutions.
Here follow the federal arguments of last winter to shew the important benefits, which will result to the United States from the possession of the island of New Orleans, not of the island of New Orleans only, but of East and West Florida, not of East and West Florida only, but of Louisiana.
"The possession of the country on the east bank of the Mississippi will give compactness and irresistible strength to the United States, and in all future European wars, we shall be more courted and respected than we shall be without it.—on that score therefore our security will be increased by this measure," (that is, by taking possession by force—and why will not our security be as great, since we are to possess it by negotiation.) "Suppose the western people get & chase away the present possessors, and in the end be defeated. They will make the best compromise they can with the power

commanding the mouth of the river." As it is not evident that any power having the command of the mouth of the river must possess the land on both sides of it? "Bonaparte will then say to you, my French West India colonies and those of my allies, can be supplied from my colony of Louisiana, with flour, pork, beef, lumber and any other necessary. — If you on the Atlantic coast, with to trade with my colonies in those articles, you must pay 15 or 20 per cent. impôt: we want no further supplies from you, and revenue to France must be the condition of all future intercourse."
(Ross's first speech)
"We are not deliberating about the right of deposit in New Orleans only, nor about the island of New Orleans, we are told that we are to look for new and powerful neighbors in Louisiana. — What right has Spain to give us these neighbors without consulting us. To change our present security into hazard and uncertainty? I do not believe that Spain has any right to do so. What are the limits of Louisiana? It extends 3,000 miles upon your frontier, New Orleans is ceded with it. — The Floridas must belong to the masters of Louisiana and New Orleans. Then the owners possess the lock and key of the whole western country. They have not only 3,000 miles on your frontier in the interior country, but they have the command of your outlet to the ocean, and 700 miles of sea coast, embracing the finest harbours in North America. — This makes them in fact masters of the western world." (If France possesses this country) "we must go to market through a line of batteries manned by veterans, and return home with our money through a fortified camp. This privilege will be held at their will, and may be withheld whenever their intendant forbids its further continuance. — Our object is not war, but the attainment of security for a right without which our political existence cannot continue."
(Ross's second speech)
"He (Bonaparte) knows full well the value of the position, (the mouth of the Mississippi) he knows it must become one of the best in the world, and that it now offers higher temptations to a powerful, ambitious and intriguing people, than any place on the earth. It is the only key to the immense regions watered by the Mississippi and its tributary streams, to a country larger in extent than all Europe, surpassed by no portion of the world in fertility of soil, and, most of it, in climate, a paradise."
Mr. White, of Delaware.
Speaking of the foreign influence, which would be introduced into our government should France possess that country, he remarks, "whenever this period shall arrive, it will be the crisis of American glory, and must result either in the political subjection of the Atlantic states, or in their separation from the western country, and I am sure there is no American who does not view as one of the greatest evils that could befall us, the dismemberment of this union."
His colleague, Mr. Wills, says — "For my own part I am strongly impressed with an opinion that the French consul has a project in view deeply hostile to the prosperity of our country." He says too — "there is but one fault I find with these resolutions (Rofs's) which is, they do not go far enough. — If I could obtain a second, I would move an amendment explicitly authorizing the taking possession of both the Floridas, as well as the island of New Orleans."
Governor Morris, in his speech before the senate, remarks: "There has been a cession of the island of New Orleans and of Louisiana to France and probabity of the Floridas. Now, sir, let us note the time and manner of this cession. It was at a moment when France could take up a distant object of attention. It was secret because it was hostile. The First Consul, in the moment of terminating his differences with you, sought the means of future influence and controul. He found and secured a pivot, by which, with potent arm, he means to subvert your civil and political institutions. Here is a vast country given away, and not without danger to us."
Speaking of the cession of these provinces to France, he says, "The general consequences are those, which affect our revenue, our defence, and what is of more importance than these, our union. Your commerce will suffer, because you will no longer hold the means of supplying the West India islands subject to your single controul; and because all the exports from New Orleans, being of course in French bottoms, your navigation will be proportionably diminished. Your revenue will suffer as much as your commerce. The extensive boundary of more than 2,000 miles, will be stocked with goods for the purpose of contraband trade. The inhabitants will naturally take their supplies in that way, with this country in your possession you have means of defence more ample, more important, more easy than any nation on earth. In a short time all the West India islands, fed from your granaries, must depend upon your will, and in consequence all the powers of Europe, who
have colonies there, must court your friendship. Consider moreover, your condition in the wars which are most likely to happen. These must be either with France or England. If with France your interior is ruined; if with England, the commerce of the Atlantic States will be distressed; and that of the western country too, though not perhaps in so great a degree. Thus, let the war be with whichsoever those nations it may, one half of the United States must be peculiarly injured; and, in all cases, it will be difficult for them to assist each other."
After thus detailing the general consequences of the possession of these provinces by France, he proceeds to point out the particular evils, which the great sections of the United States will sustain. In peace, they (the western states) will suffer the diminution of price for their produce. In a war with England, the attention of her fleets to cut off supplies from her enemies, must necessarily affect the price of produce in a greater degree; and in a war with France it will bear no price at all, until New Orleans shall be wrested from their grasp. The price of land must be reduced from the certainty that its produce will become less valuable. — The flood of emigration to those fertile regions must cease to flow, &c.
"The southern states will be exposed to invasion from the Floridas and New Orleans. — Pernicious emigrants may slink along with a prospect of freedom the miserable men (the slaves) who now toil without hope. They may excite them to imitate a fatal example, (that of St. Domingo) and to act over those scenes, which fill our minds with horror, &c."
"Their trade (the trade of the middle states) to the West India islands is gone, the moment that country is in possession of the French. England, to which dominions alone they can have recourse for the vent of their produce, and the purchase of their supplies, will confine that commerce to her own ships."
"To the eastern states, when separately considered, this may appear a matter of less moment than to the other great divisions of our country. But they will perceive in it, the loss of their navigation; they will see the theatre of their industrious exertions contracted; they will feel the loss of the productions of the western world in the mals of their commercial operations; and above all they will feel the loss of ample resources for their children. These western regions are peculiarly their heritage. It is the property of the fathers of America, which they hold in trust for their children. The exuberant population of the eastern states, flows in a steady stream to the western world, and if that be rendered useless, or pass under the dominion of a foreign power, the fairest hope of posterity is debarred."
"Whether we consider, therefore, the object in relation to our general policy, or examine its bearings on the great divisions of our country, we find ample reason to agree with the gentleman near me, that New Orleans and the Floridas, must not be separate from the United States." — "Never, no never has France lost sight of Louisiana. Never for a moment has she been blind to its importance." — "Grant us these provinces, and we can dictate our commerce with the islands. Possessed of them it will be doubly lucrative, and without them wholly uncertain, &c." — But great as are the benefits which will result from possession of the Floridas and New Orleans, great as is their tendency to advance our power, secure our peace and extend our commerce; there is a consideration in comparison with which, commerce, peace and power are of but slight avail. — These provinces will fortify the defence of our freedom." — "My honorable colleague has stated to you his apprehension of standing armies. And yet, sir, if we be not possessed of this country, standing armies become necessary — when it is in our hands, we need no standing army."
"Mr. Jonathan Mason in his speech says, "If the whole province of Maine were invaded by our enemy, it would not be of so much importance as the stoppage of the Mississippi."
REMARKS.—The paragraphs last cited from the speeches of the federal senators, are a full and complete vindication of the purchase of the whole of Louisiana, so far as it regards, not only the commercial and agricultural prosperity of the union, but its peace, independence and integrity. For the object of the opposition, in urging us to war, if we may believe their own solemn declarations, was the acquisition of such an extent of territory on our Western and Southern frontiers, as would effectually secure us against all foreign influence in those quarters; it was to obtain security for the free and uninterrupted navigation of the Mississippi; to preserve us from a dissolution of the union; to extend the means of our defence; and to command the commerce of the West India Islands. So far as these objects depend upon our Western boundaries, they are more effectually secured by the possession of both, than of one of the banks of the Mississippi. For had France, whose chief magistrate is represented as ambitious, intriguing and irresistible, retained the Western bank, with the lands adjoining,
could she not have sent emigrants to disturb our internal tranquility; would she not have spread disaffection in our western states; would she not have disturbed our navigation of the Mississippi, and by her arts and industry have rivalled our commerce to the West Indies? If also our revenue be a matter worthy of consideration, would she not be enabled to smuggle goods into our dominions, with almost as much facility, as though she were in possession of the Eastern shore. — In the contemplation of Mr. Morris, if we obtain these provinces, a standing army will be unnecessary. But altho' we may not be able to proceed in our political career, without some troops in that quarter, still we may safely say, that the possession of the Eastern bank alone, would not relieve us from such an incumbrance. For had France retained the Western bank, she would have kept up a military force, which must have compelled us to adopt the same measures. In whatever light therefore we consider the subject, if any such can be reposed in the assertions of the opposition, if their views, in attempting to drive us to acts of hostility, were truly represented, they contemplated not the conquest of New Orleans and the Floridas only, but of Louisiana. Their speeches on this subject are the best encomium on the wisdom of the administration, and the most powerful justification of its proceedings.
(To be continued.)
Frederick-Town, August 17.
GENTLEMEN,
Your favor of the 10th instant has been duly received, and in pursuance of your request communicated to a respectable meeting of the voters of that part of Frederick county attached to the 4th Congressional District, convened especially for the purpose of taking it into consideration. The proceedings of this meeting we have now the honor to enclose, by which it will appear that we have been appointed a Standing Committee, "to reply to the letter received from Washington county, and to hold such other correspondence as may be necessary to promote" and give effect to the measures and principles of republicanism.
You will observe that the meeting have approved of the nomination of our worthy fellow-citizen general Daniel Heister, and have resolved to recommend him to the confidence and support of the people, as a proper character to represent the 4th district in the next Congress of the United States. The correct and independent political sentiments of this gentleman, and his unrelenting application to the duties of a representative heretofore, are sufficient to convince us of his future adherence to the same principles, and will no doubt ensure him the encreasing and decided approbation of his constituents generally. With this idea of his worth, the republicans of this county, attached to the 4th district, join their fellow citizens of Washington most cordially, in giving support to his election.
If the resolution under which we now act had directed us merely to communicate the concurrence of the meeting in this place, we should stop here; but it is made our duty to "hold such other correspondence" as the occasion may suggest — Under this injunction, we will take the liberty of offering to your consideration, and through you to the good sense of the people of the district, a few observations.
The opposition which commenced with the election of the present chief magistrate, and which still exists, is a subject of painful consideration. A retrospect of the transactions of the Adams administration, contrasted with the present prosperous, happy and auspicious situation of our public concerns, ought to excite not only the gratitude of the people of these states, to an over-ruling and beneficent Providence, but re-establish union & harmony throughout this country. That spirit of opposition, of ill-will and discontent, which has too long menaced the public peace with anarchy and confusion, ought no longer to resist the virtues and the mild spirit of republicanism. That great and inestimable character who presides at the head of the nation, has by his forbearance invited concord and unanimity. What abuse and injury has he not sustained? Yet fortified with integrity and a love of his country, he has without a murmur, returned good for evil, and has sought his recompence in an approving conscience. Is he still to be the object of persecution, and are the reforms of republicanism to be destroyed — or, what are the views of the opposition? These are serious questions, that must come home to the understandings and the feelings of the people. The virtuous heart will ache at the contemplation of them, and the designing shrink from a reply.
It is but a little while since the people have seen an army raised and a naval system established unnecessary for the occasion, and too burdensome to the people. They have also seen taxes accumulating, new excise laws, additional loans, useless offices established; the press shackled with a sedition law; an alien
law enacted; the pomp, parade and etiquette of kings and princes observed by a president of the United States, and as the immediate consequence of this extravagance the public debt increased in the short period of four years, eleven millions of dollars. These are undeniable, incontrovertible facts, within the knowledge of every one of the least observation. — The subject is too unpleasant to be pursued. Let us turn to the serene and soothing prospect which has opened upon us within the two last years.
Happily for the United States a Jefferson has lived, and his country has known how to value his worth and unrivalled talents. Since his election the most sanguine expectations of the people have been realized. The army and the navy have been reduced, and by prudent measures rendered more effective than before. The internal taxes have been repealed, unnecessary offices abolished, and useless officers removed; the national debt has been reduced eight millions of dollars, the disgraceful and repulsive pomp of the executive has been simplified and rendered consistent with the plain manners of a republican people, the press is unshackled, free enquiry allowed, and the spirit and principles of our glorious constitution cherished and carried into full effect — yet there are men dissatisfied, who turn from these blessings and seize on every opportunity to injure their country. The wise measures of the administration in relation to the cession of Louisiana have been condemned, because it has not been obtained by hostile means. To involve the United States in a war, perhaps long, bloody and expensive, the Louisiana country was estimated beyond all price. Fifty thousand men were immediately to seize upon it, be the consequences what they might. The wisdom of the Executive pursued a different course, and because that country is now at the option of the United States, at a comparatively small price, without the least disturbance to society, or the loss of a single life, Mr. Jefferson has received the most unqualified censure and indiscriminate abuse.
This is a just picture, within the knowledge of every one. The horrid deformity which characterizes the present opposition must sink deep into every virtuous mind. The people will not fail to perceive the solid interests of the community, and give to the administration that support to which it is entitled by every just consideration.
For as it is enough to know that our meritorious representative and candidate, general Heister, has advocated the salutary measures of the present administration, and that he is a decided Republican. He shall have our cordial support, and we doubt not, the voters of the part of Frederick county, attached to the 4th district, will convince their fellow citizens throughout the Union, that they are superior to the misconceptions and the machinations of erring and dangerous politicians.
We are, Gentlemen, With much respect, Your friends & Fellow-Citizens, SAMUEL DUVALL, FREDERICK HEISLEY, ABRAHAM SHRIVER, JOSEPH SWEARINGEN, ROGER NELSON.
From the Monitor.
The measures which the English Government has taken in blockading the mouths of the Elbe and Weser, is a new infraction of the rights of the neutrals and the sovereignty of all the powers.
France attacked by England, acquired the right of carrying the war into all the British possessions, and of occupying as she had done in prior wars, Hanover, which forms a part of them. But she has not occupied the banks of the Elbe, except in the countries of which this conquest has put her in possession. She has respected the neutrality of Bremen, Hamburg, and the other States of the Continent.
What circumstances could, therefore, have authorized the King of England to exclude neutral Powers from the navigation of the Elbe and the Weser? If the English flag cannot shew itself at all points within the reach of a French battery, at least it ought not to prevent neutrals from navigating to every place whether the fortune of war has conducted the French armies, and from maintaining their communications with each other. The Elbe and the Weser wash a great extent of neutral territory. The rivers which fall into them, still farther increase the commercial relations to which they furnish a channel of consumption. To shut the entrance of these rivers is to intercept the communications of a great part of the Continent. It is to commit an act of hostility against all the countries to which that navigation belongs.
England should declare in a more open manner that she will not permit any power to be neutral. But, on the other hand will the neutrals permit their flag and their rights to be disregarded?
If England has resolved to punish Germany for not having protected and
defended Hanover, it is doubtful as a Principality of that Empire that she supposed herself entitled to that protection. Yet how could she dare to claim the guarantee of the members of the Empire, at the moment when she violates the rights of one of those members? The King of England, in his quality of member of the Germanic Body, had consented to the arrangements, had stipulated indemnities, in favour of the order of Malta, equally considered as a Principality of the Empire. Scarcely had his Britannic Majesty solemnly signed these dispositions, when he attacked the independence of the territory of the Order. She has not a right to make for herself claims which might more justly be advanced against her.
Besides, the measure of shutting the entrance of the principal rivers of Germany is like all those which England has for several months past adopted, an act of infatuation which recoils upon herself. She dissolves her commercial connexion with Germany, and shuts up the principal channels for the introduction of her merchandise upon the Continent. She accustoms its different nations to dispense with the produce of her industry. She compels them, in order to obtain articles of an equivalent kind, to apply to France, to which, after the mouth of the Elbe is shut up, all the channels of land conveyance remain open.
The English Journalists announce as an heroic deed, in which they may pride themselves, the capture of some French fishing boats; yet in this instance also, England acts against herself. By divesting the unfortunate inhabitants of the coast of their property, and depriving their families of their means of subsistence, she reduces that population, whose resources she has destroyed, to a state of despair; she excites them to exert themselves with greater ardour to defend our territory and to avenge their country. She lights up a feeling of hatred in the hearts of those men who, from the security and tranquility of their life, seem the least accessible to that sentiment.
Thus a bad action is always followed with fatal results; what is unjust can never be profitable, and can only tend to inflame the public opinion.
It is the nature of man to refuse his assistance, and his good wishes, to undertakings obviously contrary to equity and good faith; and whatever may be his prejudices, he always ends with being drawn towards the juster cause. What would be the fate of Europe, if there were no power disposed to restrain the ambition of a State which makes no account of treaties or considerations of justice.
The English Minister, however, follows the bent to which their character, well known to Europe, inclines them. Feeble men cannot obey the voice of reason; abandoned to their passions, they are incessantly extravagant. A moderate conduct attests the vigor of sound judgement; injustice and violence proceed from actual weakness; as a paradoxism is the natural effect of disease, How can the light of reason shine amidst the illusions of delirium? Are not the people of England daily told that France is a prey to every kind of disorder, and still torn by factions, that the Government is without force, and the public spirit without energy? Perhaps, in speaking against evidence, the Ministers of his Britannic Majesty no more speak against their conscience, than a sick man in a state of delirium, when he points out to the by-standers the phantoms which his imagination has created.
Woe to the people conducted by men weak and without system! Woe also to Europe, should what still remains of the power and prosperity of a great people continue at the disposal of such men!
HANOVER, July 4.
The administrator general of Forests, citizen Chauvet, arrived here on the 27th ult. with several French foresters. The object of his mission, it is said, is to select from our forests the oaks and other trees fit for the use of the French navy, and to cause them to be conveyed to France. Citizen Dierbach, ci-devant administrator-general of the conquered countries on the left bank of the Rhine, and now commissioner of government to the executive consul of the College of Government; he has given orders that there shall be formed an exact list of all the buildings belonging to the electoratedomains, which will be afterwards publicly sold.
London, July 18.
The following letter contains such an instance of that genuine and efficient public spirit much wanted at this moment, has been received by the lord Provost of Glasgow, and which we think highly worthy of being literally inserted.
Glasgow July 11. 1805.
MY LORD,
"In case of an invasion of this country by our enemies, I hereby make offer, for the use of Government, of 40 horse and carts to any part of Scotland, as also of six waggons and 40 horses in Lancashire, to any part of England his majesty may think most useful; the drivers' expenses to be paid by your lordship's most obedient humble servant."
JOHN SCOTT.

Manchester and Glasgow Carrier. Col. Dirom, in his "Plan for the defence of Great Britain and Ireland," remarks, that "in Cornwall there are 80,000 miners, near Newcastle Upon Tyne, 60,000 colliers, and in the counties adjoining to Edinburgh at least 10,000 colliers, miners, and able labourers, so that before a hostile army could be landed upon these coasts with all its equipments, such a body of pioneers might be collected at any of the above places, as might encompass the foe with a rampart which it would be impossible to pass."
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.
The juice of the apple, were the best methods used in pressing and preserving it, as well as in forcing the fruit, might perhaps be rendered almost equal to the juice of the grape. The following method of preserving cider is mentioned in Dean's husbandry. "An experiment, says a valuable correspondent in the county of Suffolk (Mals.) was made in the year 1764. Some iron bound casks of cider were placed in a cellar which was always full of cold spring water, as to keep the casks constantly covered, with the water running upon them continually. As the water was at all times equally cold, it kept the cider not only from the influence of the air, but fermentations in liquor. In which place it continued from October to May following. It was then drawn off into barrels, and was pronounced to be the best of cider, by very good judges." He adds "In this manner the famous Felarman wine, so often mentioned by the latin poet Horace, kept, being sunk in the river Tiber, which washed the shores of Rome."
Balance.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5.
By Capt. Vickery, of the Thomas, arrived at Norfolk, in 49 days from Gibraltar, we learn that two days before his departure news was received that the island of Sicily and city of Messina were taken possession of by the British fleet under admiral Nelson; Toulon is blockaded by 9 sail of the line; 17 prizes have been sent into Gibraltar; the Emperor of Morocco has formally demanded the Tripolitan admiral's ship, alleging that the Tripolitan had risen on the remainder of the crew, and carried her to Tripoli by force.
Natchez, August 8.
In consequence of a letter received by his excellency governor. Glaiborne, by mail from the city of Washington, confirming the very agreeable and interesting information of the cession of New Orleans and the whole of Louisiana (as Spain possessed the same) to the United States, and which his excellency was pleased to communicate to the mayor of this city—a handbill was issued by the mayor this afternoon, communicating that important event to the citizens, and requesting them "to illuminate their houses in testimony of their joy on the occasion"—This request was honored with the most enthusiastic attention, and our city this evening, made as brilliant a display as probably was ever exhibited on any occasion.—A detachment of the Natchez company of artillery, also paraded, and fired a salute of twenty rounds from their field piece.
COMMUNICATION.
Washington, August 5th, 1803.
The glad tidings of a successful negotiation, and consequent accession of the island of New Orleans and the whole of Louisiana, having by yesterday's mail been confirmed, the inhabitants of the town of Washington, to evince their heart-felt pleasure at the complete triumph of republicanism and peace, immediately illuminated their houses, and waited on his excellency the governor, to congratulate him on an event so interesting to their feelings. Thomas Moore Esq. in their name, made an extempore address, in which he faithfully depicted the sensations of every friend to freedom, and the gratitude United America owed our illustrious president for his wise policy and parental care of our rights.—The governor returned an appropriate answer. He then invited them to partake of a glass of wine upon the occasion, and gave the following toasts (to the best recollection of one of the company) which were drank with great cordiality as expressive of their general sentiments.
Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States—always faithful to the interests of his country.
James Monroe and Robert Livingston—a great people acknowledge their virtues, and duly appreciate their patriotic services.
The people of Louisiana—we will receive them with pleasure as our fellow citizens, and sincerely hope they will
place a just value on the blessings of civil and religious liberty.
Peace, liberty, and laws—the cement of union, and the choice fruits of a wise administration.
A FAREWEL.
BY SAMUEL RODGERS, ESQ.
Once more, enchanting girl, adieu; I must be gone while yet I may; Oft shall I weep to think of you— But here I will not, cannot stay!
The sweet expression of that face, Forever changing, yet the same; Ah, no, I dare not turn to trace— It fires my soul, it melts my frame!
Yet give me, give me ere I go, On little lock of those so blest, That lend your cheek a warmer glow, And on your white neck love to rest!
Say when, to kindle soft delight, That bane has chanc'd with mine to meet, How could its thrilling touch excite A sigh so short, and yet so sweet!
Oh, say—but no—it must not be, Adieu—enchanting girl, adieu! Yet still methinks you frown on me— Oh! never could I fly from you!
Once more, enchanting girl, adieu! I must be gone while yet I may; Oft shall I weep to think of you— But here I will not, cannot stay!
ERRATA —The reader is desired to correct the following errors in the first page of this day's paper, which occur in a few papers. In 2nd col. 3rd par. line 7, read, Machiavel, instead of Machievelli. 8th line, Filmer, instead of Tilmun. In 4th col. 1st par. 24th line, fruitful, instead of principal. In 5th col. 4th par. 1st line, is it, instead of, it is—2nd line, unface, instead of useful—4th line, prefered, instead of preferred.
MR. BERNARD'S NIGHT.
Theatre Alexandria.
On Saturday the 10th September 1803, will be performed the celebrated Comedy called,
WILD OATS, OR THE STROLLING GENTLEMAN.
Jack Rover, Mr. Bernard. Sir George Thunder, Mr. Hopkins. John Dory, Mr. Green. Ephraim Smooth, Mr. McKenzie. Lady Amarinth, Mrs. I. Welt.
The other characters in the bills of the day. In the part of ROVER, Mr. Bernard will give the celebrated
DISSERTATION ON FAULTS.
End of the play the admired song of The Auctioneer —by Mr. Bernard, On which occasion he will offer to the best bidder, the following valuable articles, Truth, Temperance, Justice, Prudence, Fortitude, Honor, Patriotism, &c. Preceding the Farce (by desire) the song of Ben Backstay —by Mr. Story— To which will be added an entertainment called
The Jew and the Doctor.
Alednego the Jew (with a song) Mr. (Bernard). The Doctor, Mr. Hopkins. Emily, Mrs. Hopkins. The other characters will be expressed in the bills of the day.
Tickets to be had at Mr. M c Laughlin's tavern, George Town, at Mr. Rhodes's, Mr. Lovell's and Mr. Stelle's at Washington.
DANCING.
MR. NUGENT , heretofore a principal dancer at the Theatres of Philadelphia and Charleston, respectfully informs the public that he intends to teach the art of dancing in the city of Washington and George Town. He was regularly bred to that art in France, and has been assistant to Mr. Second the most eminent dancing master in the city of Bath. He is recommended by Mr. Francis, ballet master of the Philadelphia Theatre and dancing master, and by Mr. Queinet, dancing master in Philadelphia. He thinks it necessary thus to insist on his qualifications, from having been in various parts of these states men pretend to teach dancing who, he believes, never received a lesson from a dancing master. He will commence school in George Town, on Monday the 12th inst. at Mr. Ritchie's in High street, where further particulars may be known. Commands from the city of Washington directed to him at Mr. Ritchie's George Town, will be punctually attended to.
Mr. Nugent wishes to hire a room convenient for a Dancing School, in the city of Washington. Sept. 9.
Ten Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from my service on the night of the 3d inst. JAMES STONE an apprentice to the house carpenter business, by birth an Irishman, 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high or upwards, of a very yellow complexion, short black hair, chews tobacco—Had on and took with him, one white nankeen waistcoat with sleeves, striped, do. one pair buskin trowsers, one pair of Russia sheeting, do. one pair of thickset breeches, new shoes laced and bound, a real beaver hat about half worn—He is stout made and walks very upright—Any person that will secure said apprentice in any jail so that I get him again shall receive five dollars if within the District, and ten if without. I forewarn any person harboring or employing said apprentice and all masters and skippers of vessels from taking said apprentice away, as I am determined to prosecute any person that will act contrary to law.
PETER LENOX.
September 9. tawtf.
ALL persons having demands on the firm of Cherry and Donnell, are requested to forward their accounts for settlement, and all those indebted to the said firm are hereby requested to make payment to the subscriber, who is fully authorized to settle all their accounts. ROBERT CHERRY. Washington City, Sept. 9.
STOLEN OR STRAYED.
FROM the commons of the city of Washington, on Thursday the 1st instant two COWS belonging to Mr. Robert Underwood. One is black, has remarkable large horns considerably elevated, with a large udder and is with calf. The other is brindled, large and well proportioned; has a small white spot on her forehead and is excellent for milk. If strayed, any person on delivering the said cows at the house of said Underwood, in Washington, shall receive Five dollars, or if stolen, for delivering them as aforesaid, securing and prosecuting to conviction the thief, the sum of Fifty dollars. MARK STOCKWELL. September 7. 3t
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE HIGHEST PRIZE, GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLY TRINITY CHURCH LOTTERY.
In the City of Philadelphia.
1 Prize of ten thousand dollars 10,000 1 six thousand 6,000 1 three thousand 3,000 1 two thousand 2,000 1 one thousand 1,000 5 five hundred 5,000 20 three hundred 3,000 20 two hundred 4,000 35 one hundred 3,500 90 fifty 4,500 100 twenty 2,000 6000 seven 42,000
6274 prizes, dolls. 90,000 11226 blanks, less than two to a prize.
18000 The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
The first drawn numbers on the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th days of drawing, will be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars each.
The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each.
The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 6000 dollars.
From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contemplated, and that the tickets will be raised considerably before that period.
They may be had at Six dollars of GEORGE TAYLOR, jun. No. 67, Chestnut MATTHEW M c CONNELL, 82, 3 street. D. C. D. C.
Whole tickets 6 Quarter tickets, 1 75 Half 3 25 Eighths, 95 Letters post paid, inclosing the cash, shall be duly attended to, and St. Augustine and New York lottery prizes received in payment. July 20. epim
TO be rented on moderate terms, either separately or together.
Three two story brick dwelling HOUSES, in the city of Washington, on north E Street, between 9th and 10th streets west. They are well calculated for private families; and the whole taken together, will answer extremely well for the accommodation of boarders, on a large and excellent plan.
Also a large frame building back of the above. Persons wishing to rent, will make early application to
T. H. GILLISS At the Navy Office. wtNt.
August 27.
COMMITTED on the 24th day of July last, to the gaol of Prince George county Maryland, a negro man by the name of Richard about five feet one or two inches high, appears to be thirty years old or upwards a dark complexion, has a scar on the right side of his forehead, and a small scar near the left eye, has lost two or three of his upper teeth—his clothing an old brown shirt, brown roll trowsers, and the crown of an old wool hat, lays he belongs to general B. Kerfein, near Port Tobacco Charles county, and that he was hired to Mr. O'Brien in the City of Washington—his owner is requested to release him from gaol or he will be sold out for his prison fees as the law directs. THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff, Prince George county Md.
August 5, 1803. tawtm
TO COTTON MANUFACTURERS.
THE Subscriber offers to make the following machinery, and to set them to work in any part of the United States.
Carding engines, either single or double, with flat cards or top rollers. As may be required, and the cylinders of any length from 20 to 32 inches.
Drawing frames, with as many systems as shall be required—each system having three or four heads, (according as they are ordered) will draw from 20 to 25lb. of cotton per day.
Roving frames, with any number of heads, each having two roving cans, will rove from 20 to 25lb. per day.
Water spinning frames, of 34 spindles; (43 on each side) which will spin, from two to two and a half hanks on each spindle per day, the hank being 840 yards in length.
Mules, of from 60 to 216 spindles each, which will spin by an experienced hand, from one to one and a half hanks per spindle, daily.
Twisting frames, to double and twist the yarn into two or three threads, for stockings, fringes netting, tambooring, &c.
Looms, for weaving any width with the fly shuttle, either single or double boxes.
Warping mills, either woollen, cotton or linen yarn.
The above machinery will be made and set to work in any part of the United States, by the subscriber, who has served an apprenticeship to the above business, in Manchester, and followed it for twenty two years.
Any person who may want any of the above machinery, may see the same kind at work, at his manufactory, Upper Derby, Delaware county, seven and a half miles from Philadelphia, where they will receive any satisfaction as to the price, when the size and quality of the machinery wanted shall be described; and letters from the country directed to the care of the Editor of the Aurora will be duly attended to.
PETER ELTONHEAD.
Philadelphia July 13†
By LETTERS PATENT.
What is generally useful, ought to be generally known.
THE undeniable success
which has attended the use of
West's Rheumatic Ring,
In the cures of the Rheumatism, Rheumatic pains and Cramps, has induced him to obtain Letters Patent for his invention, in order to secure his property therein, and defend the public against the mischievous effects of spurious imitations.
The following instances of the efficacy of West's Rheumatic Ring, are selected from a considerable number, and submitted for public inspection, to demonstrate the vast importance of his discovery, and in no instance have they failed of success. A few of which are to be had at Mr. Wm. Rhodes's, city of Washington near the Treasury office, at two dollars each.
THOMAS WEST.
I do certify, that I have had the Rheumatism in my knee, till it was much swelled, I then applied to Edward West for one of his Rheumatic Bands, and by using it two weeks, I was perfectly well. Given under my hand this 6th day of December 1799, about six miles from Lexington.
BENJAMIN BEELER.
I do hereby certify, that I had pains in my arms, and I do believe by wearing a ring I have got from Mr. West, I have got clear of the pains. Lexington, Dec. 4, 1799.
WM. ROSS.
I do certify that my wife hath had the rheumatism in once her arms, and was very helped with it for a long time; and I applied to Mr. Edward West, for some of his Rheumatic Rings, which appears to have greatly relieved her, and I believe it will perfectly cure her. Given under my hand, this 6th day of Dec. 1799.
AZARIAH HIGGINS, near Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the cramp in one of my legs these three years, and the latter part of the time extreme bad; I could receive no benefit from any thing, until I tried one of Edward West's Rheumatic Bands, which perfectly cured me in three days,—given under my hand this 15th of March, 1800.
THOMAS VAUGHAN.
I do hereby certify that I have had the rheumatic pains in both my arms, so that I was not able to work, and by wearing two rings which I got of Edward West, I have got perfectly well. Given under my hand this 26th day of December, 1799.
ASA COMBS.
I hereby certify that for several years past I have been much afflicted with a rheumatism. Mr. Edward West of Lexington, complimented me with one of his Rheumatic Rings, which I have generally worn, and have been entirely free from all symptoms of that complaint ever since. Given under my hand this 17th December, 1799.
JESSE WILLIAMS, Bourbon Co.
I do hereby certify that I got of Mr. Edward West a ring called a Rheumatic Ring, and it has perfectly cured me of the pain which had constantly followed me for fifteen months, less or more, in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the last day of March 1800.
WM. N. POTTS.
The above Thomas Vaughan, Asa Combs, Wm. N. Potts, and Jesse Williams, sworn to before me, this 27th day of July, 1800.
ARCHIBALD MILVAIN, Justice of Peace.
Observe those rings are to be worn on the fingers or the wrists and the small of the legs, if the skin be very dry, it requires to be slightly rubbed with a little salt butter, on the part they are applied August 31. tawtfm
ORDINANCE
Of his Danish Majesty, defining what is to be observed by foreign vessels in regard to quarantine regulations.
HIS Majesty the King most graciously ordered by his mandate of the 12th of October last, that whenever any accounts are received of the existence of the yellow fever in the United States of America, or when no particular advice is received to the contrary from the minister resident there, all American vessels which are not provided with health certificates from the beginning of the month of July until the end of the year are to submit to certain quarantine regulations, and even if they are provided with such certificates, these vessels are still prohibited from communicating with the shore, before they have been visited by the appointed health physician, and if he has the least suspicion, then the vessel must be dealt with accordingly, in conformity to which, no American vessels during such a time shall be piloted, except having hoisted the green flag.
Which gracious command is hereby published for the regulation of all concerned. Given at the Danish Royal Chancery, on the 5th of November, 1802.
Extract of an ordinance concerning quarantine regulations, and rules, to be observed by navigators who touch at the ports or coasts of the royal Danish dominions, dated at Copenhagen, the 14th November, 1. 20.
1. Every vessel belonging to our dominions shall have a green flag on board, to be used as prescribed hereafter. 2. Whenever a vessel arrives from a place where there has been contagion, and in all other cases of suspicion, such as having been visited by any vessel from the Barbary coast, having bales of merchandise on board from suspected places, and having not undergone a quarantine since in any other place, or having had any virulent sickness on board during the voyage, then the green flag shall be hoisted at the head of the mainmast, before any communication is had with any person whatever from the shore, and before anchor is cast.
3. The commander of any vessel offending against these orders, shall pay a fine of 500 rix dollars, (400 dollars) if no dangerous consequences ensue from his misconduct; but if otherwise he shall be punished with 12 years labor in the fortification—and should any malicious intent be proved upon him, he shall labor in irons during his life. Any vessel having had communication with another vessel that is suspicious, shall be subject to the same regulations and restrictions.
4. Should such a vessel be under the necessity of immediate communication with the shore, she must hoist her own national colors from the foretop, or under the green flag if she has no foremast.
5. After hoisting the color on the foretop, the signal for a pilot, the pilot shall immediately go on board, but not leave the ship board until the health physician has visited her—and for every day that the pilot is detained, he shall receive one rix dollar.
6. To prevent unnecessary delays to such vessels, as are arrived from places that might be suspected, (such as the Mediterranean or the West Indies) but still are secure and free from contagion, not having been at infection places, nor having any infected merchandise on board, and not having had communication with any vessel which could be suspected—nor had any one sick or dead during the voyage, we do order that for such cases all pilot shall be provided with blanks as hereafter written, which the captain and mate of such vessel shall sign, viz.
Undersigned N. commander of the ship N. arrived from N. and N. W., mate of the said vessel, declare to their certain knowledge that neither any of the ships crew, or any other person, or any merchandise or thing of whatever kind on board the said vessel is infected with contagion or dangerous disease; and the said vessel has not been visited by any cruizers from the African coast or the Levant, and had none dead or sick with an infectious fever during the voyage. To help us God and his holy word; and if this deposition be found false, we subject ourselves to the laws of the land.
10. Blanks of this deposition will be printed in different languages, for the use of foreign vessels that may be subject to the quarantine regulations. As foreign vessels may not always be provided with a green flag, the pilots are bound to have one continually in readiness to be hoisted in aforementioned cases. If the green flag has been used longer than for one day, the pilot shall receive two rix dollars for the same, but the vessel may then keep it.
Any vessel sailing from the port of New York for his majesty's dominions from the 1st of July to the last of December, must be provided with (besides the usual bill of health) a certificate from the Danish vice-consul. Mr. Hammerkin resident at No. 78, Pearl street where attendance will be given. New York, July 29.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber has applied to the orphan court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, for letters of administration on the estate of Nathan Goodall, late of the city of Washington, deceased.
ORLANDO COOK.
City of Washington } 5th September, 1803. 3t
FOR SALE.
By RAPINE CONRAD & CO.
WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT
JAUNDICE BITTERS.
A medicine extremely useful when jaundice and bilious complaints are prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious medicine for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore part of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints common to jaundice and bilious people.
Likewise Wheaton's Patent
ITCH OINTMENT:
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the Itch, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable. It is composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. August 8. tawtf.

THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloth's and Cashmere's, Superior NAVY BLUE and other colours, handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803. tf.
BISCUIT BAKE HOUSE, Near the Sugar House New-Jersey Avenue. THE subscriber has commenced the above business in all its various branches; where merchants or owners of vessels may be supplied on reasonable terms; also private families with the best of Crackers. PETER MILLER. Washington August 19. tf.
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. THOS. FOLLAND. Feb 21st. cp.
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore. Dollars. 1 prize of 20,000 1 do 10,000 2 do 5,000 5 do 1,000 10 do 500 15 do 200 200 do 100 200 do 50 200 do 25 2,500 do 20 4,000 do 15 I first drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500 1 do after 4000 do 500 1 do after 6000 do 500 1 do after 8000 do 500 1 do after 10,000 do 500 1 do after 12,000 do 500 1 do after 15,000 do 500 1 do after 18,000 do 500 1 do after 20,000 do 2,000 1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000 7154 Prizes, 210,000 13,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize. 21,000 Tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorise it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars, for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers Right rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beccan, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Wallis, Charles Ghequiere, Patrick Benner, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, Frances I. Mitchell. coptl July 13, 1803. The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
PRINTING INK OF AN EXCELLENT QUALITY, FOR SALE AT TIMOTHY CALDWELL'S Near the West Market, City of Washington, who has to Let on Ground Rent a number of Lots in eligible situations. June 22. 3m.
Lots for sale. IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superior Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk Floritine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marseilles, Swandowns, Toillettes, 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 first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol square. December 8, 1803.
FOR SALE, For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M c CLAN. Washington May 25. tf.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Anne Arundel county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Calvert county in Maryland, letters of administration, de bonis non in the personal estate of Robert Gover, late of Calvert county deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 28th day of February next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 11th day of August, 1803. GASSAWAY PINDELL, Adm. d. bonis non, of Robert Gover deceased August 27. 3taw
NOTICE. IS hereby given that the subscriber will attend at Leonard Town in Saint Mary's county on Tuesday the fourth day of October next, for the purpose of making "payment of distribution," or first dividend amongst the creditors of the estate of Robert Greenwell late of said county deceased—all persons having claims must exhibit them legally authenticated, otherwise they will not be entitled to receive their proportionable part of such claims from, EDMUND B. GREENWELL, adm. August 5. cp3w
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWITT or RICHARD FORRESTER, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorised, in my name, to adjust and settle the same; and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf
By his excellency JOHN F. MERCER, governor of the state of Maryland.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears unto me, by an inquest taken in Kent county, before Joseph Hyslop, Esq. one of the coroners of the said county, that an atrocious murder hath been committed on the person of ROBERT ASHLEY, late of Kent county, by a certain Ephraim Armstrong, also of said county, who hath since absconded and fled from justice: And whereas, it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the laws and peace of society to justice—I have, therefore, thought proper to issue this my proclamation, and do, by and with the advice and consent of the council, offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said Ephraim Armstrong, in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice. Given in council, at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and three. JOHN F. MERCER. By his excellency's command. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the governor and council.
Description of the person of Ephraim Armstrong. He is about thirty-five years of age, of a muscular make, five feet ten inches high, wears his own hair, which is short, black, and curls very much; his eyes are small, black and piercing; his complexion brown; his countenance remarkably dark and gloomy; when he speaks he works his mouth about a good deal. 'tis said he has a brother somewhere in the western country, if so, it is probable he has gone to him—He usually rode a grey mare, which it is supposed he rode away, as he is missing from his farm.
IN COUNCIL. Annapolis, August 5, 1803. Ordered, That the foregoing proclamation and description be published four times in each week for the space of four weeks, in the Telegraph, American, and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer at Washington; the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Republican Advocate, Herald, and Barthol's paper at Frederick Town; and Mr. Smith's paper at Easton. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Ck. August 19. cp4w
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE. Have just received the following NEW BOOKS.
The life of Lorenzo De' Medici, 3 vol. Donon's travels in Upper and Lower Egypt during the campaigns of gen. Bonaparte in that country, 2 vol. Willich's Domestic Encyclopaedia; or Dictionary of facts and useful knowledge, vol. I. & II. for which the subscription is still open—the price will be enhanced to nonsubscribers. The Marriage Promise, a new comedy. Public characters, or cotemporary biography, containing the memoirs of the most celebrated personages of this country and Europe. John Bull, or an Englishman's fire side, a new comedy. Tale of Mystery—ditto. Friend of Women, translated from the French. Boffuet's Select Sermons, &c. &c. N. B.—R. C. & Co. Have always on hand, at moderate prices, writing letter and wrapping papers, quills, wafers, sealing-wax, ink powder, ink and sand stands, pocket books, playing cards, parchment, blank and account books, copper plate copies, &c. &c.
NEW BOOKS. Just imported in the ship Active, from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. New-Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books—amongst which are Burk's works, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Percivale's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Luciad, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sencho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 2 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soultanz's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spalanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip, 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire, 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean, 2 vols. Memoirs of Politianus, 8vo. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavendish's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beckmann's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Norman's do. do. Grant's life of France. Delphina 6 vols. 12mo. War Oliver 3 vols. 12mo. Microco 3 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Inkle Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Mark of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimer 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. 12mo. 10. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Bread Gums, by G. Coleman, Bococcian's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Glover's Athenaid, 3 vols. &c. In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.
United States of America. Fifth circuit, Virginia district, May term, 1803. Under a decree of the said court, We the commissioners will expose for public sale, on the premises, at 12 o'clock on Friday the 30th day of September next, that valuable and extensive F A R M, CALLED Mount Salus, alias Milthorpe, lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf Trap runs, containing by deed 350 acres, and by survey 673 acres. The main house is on a high healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water—the house is 40 by 12 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, two brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18 walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the main house and garden. There are also a valuable merchant and grist mill, saw mill, distillery, miller's house and overseer's house. The mill house is 40 by 30, two stories high, half the lower story of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Coypne stones, three bolting cloths almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grit. The mill house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper level for making grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house, contrived to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three hills and one boiler can be worked to advantage in said house. The waters of Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded by none in the county or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description; and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to received improvement from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 panels of fence on the land, about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs, 50 acres more may be made at a small expense. This farm enjoys many natural advantages, which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of the opportunity of viewing the premises previous to the day of sale. The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made to the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last payments. Some informality in the decree prevented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now noticed. Captain James Wiley, residing near the farm, will show the premises, and also a part of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale. CHARLES LITTLE, JAMES WILEY, JAMES DOUGLASS. August 30. cp
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, from the 8th inst. a negro man, who calls himself EDWARD JACKSON; he is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, stout and well made, has lost the greater part of his left ear, has a scar on his breast, and one on each hand over his thumbs, has on a white kersey jacket, blue cloth trowsers, and ozanburg shirt; he lays his free and came last from New-Orleans, for he is not released he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff. June 20. tawtf
PLAISTER OF PARIS. A Cargo of Plaster of Paris, just received and for sale by the subscribers—In proof of its excellence, we subjoin the certificate of John A. Buss, Esq. of Loudon county, Virginia, whose long and successful experience as a farmer in the use of this article, must render him equal to, if not the best judge in this country. STEUART & BEALL. August 12. I do certify that I have this day examined a large quantity of Plaster of Paris, belonging to Stuart & Beall of George Town, and conceive it to be genuine and of the very first quality, and such as I should at all times select for my own use, and think I can with propriety recommend it generally. JOHN A. BINNS. July 26, 1803. 2aw6w
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 24th of June last, near the Eastern Branch ferry, City of Washington, a Negro man named ABRAHAM, but being an attut fellow, I expect he will change his name, and pass for a free man. He is about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well made; He is rather of a yellow complexion; his wool is very short, and a scar on one side of his head near the top; he speaks very quick, and stammers in his speech. He was formerly the property of D. B. Blake of Calvert county. I have some reason to believe he has made for that place, or otherwise for Baltimore. He had no clothing with him but what he had on, which was Osnaburg trowsers, an old shirt, a grey short coat. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me, shall receive the above reward. LEWIN TALBURTT. July 11. 1803. tawtf
LANDS FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell a tract of land situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Short Hills in Loudon county Virginia, bounded partly by Potomac river within two miles of Harpers Ferry and the mouth of Shenandoah. It is of strong good soil, answering perfectly well for Plaster of Paris, and contains by patent 2340 acres. It is so well known as a valuable and fine tract of land that a further description is unnecessary to those who incline to purchase will naturally view and examine it. A clear and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judgment, debt, lease, claim or demand whatever against any part, it having been always let to tenants at low annual rents who are raised and removable at will; but the occupying tenants (through favor only) have been permitted to claim from any coming in tenant one half of the deposit money as may be let between them, for the improvements and good will, the other half going to the landlord. There are at present fifteen or sixteen tenants upon the estate at very low rent. And it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole to parcel it into 1500 farms to the resident tenants or others wishing to purchase parts of it. The terms of sale are a portion of one fourth paid down in money, or in approved negotiable paper, and the remainder in one two or three years as may be agreed upon carrying interest from the day of sale. Application may be made personally, or by letter, to the subscriber residing at Warrenton on Potomac river, near to Alexandria, to James M c Ilwaine near the premises, or to Mr. John Janney merchant in Alexandria. THOMAS ALWOOD DIGGES. July 15, 1803. taw2m
FIRST LEGION. ATTENTION! At a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, entitled, "An act more effectual to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the following be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. A DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BREECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HATS: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. R.
Set. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, shall appear while on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be determined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Brigadier General; provided the expense of the same, additional to that of usual, ordinary, and dress clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such non-commissioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniforms shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto shall have been published, in some newspaper within the legionary district and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court of enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip himself.
IN the case of John Barber an insolvent debtor—It is ordered that three months from and after the first day of June next, be appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee and that a copy of this order be published once in each week, until the tenth day of October next, in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist. HENRY HARSHMAN, appointed trustee. Test. URIAH FORRESTER, Ck. Sept. 5. 7w
PATENT GUN LOCK. The subscriber offers for sale the right of making and using Edward West's improvement in Gun Locks, which is considered by judges of the utmost importance to every person using fire arms, and more particularly to the army and militia of the United States. There are two very great advantages resulting from this improvement, the first is, that no accident can possibly happen by a gun going off at half cock as it has in that situation no connection with the dog, consequently not with the trigger or any other external part of the lock. It cannot possibly catch at half cock as there is no notch that the dog can catch on, and the counter dog is so placed in the act of cocking, as not to be reformed but by the cock first falling or being let down. The great security in this improvement ought certainly to recommend it to general use, to avoid the innumerable accidents that has and must unavoidably happen from the present plan, in going off at half cock, &c. Application made to Mr. Rhodes, city of Washington, will be communicated and attended to, where I shall attend at the sitting of Congress. THOMAS WEST. August 29. taw3m
District of Columbia, Washington County, ss. By the Orphan's Court, August 16th, 1803. CHARLES HYDE, having made application for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Koon deceased a fiduciary in the late captain D. Britts company of the 1st sublegion who died in 1795, and of Jonathan Coffin deceased a soldier in captain Kimbury's company. It is ordered that the said Charles Hyde give notice of his said application, by advertisement in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer inserted once a week for four successive weeks, and that administration be committed to him, unless cause to the contrary be shown, on or before the second Tuesday in October next. JOHN HEWITT, Reg. And I do give notice accordingly. CHARLES HYDE. August 19. taw4w
10 DOLLARS REWARD. ESCAPED from Prince George County gaol, on the 21st inst. two NEGRO MEN. JACK committed as a runaway, a black fellow about twenty-two years of age, five feet five inches high, has a scar on his left cheek near his nose, and some grey hairs on his head, his clothing when committed, was an Osnaburg shirt and trowsers, says he was sold out long since by Joseph Griffiths of Calvert county Maryland, to a person living in one of the southern states, from whence he made his escape. PHILIP SULLIVAN a mulatto man, committed on suspicion of felony—he is about twenty eight years of age, five feet ten inches high, wears his hair bushed—a short made fellow, his clothing an Osnaburg shirt a pair of brown thickset overalls, fowndown waistcoat, an old brown cloth coat, and felt hat. Philip did reside in or near Badenburg where he has a wife.—The above reward will be paid for delivering the said fellows at the gaol from whence they escaped, or five dollars for either. THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff, Prince George county. September 2. 3taw
FOR SALE By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on F. street City of Washington. PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ochre, Stone Ochre of superior Patent Yellow, quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and 2nd quality, Vermilion, Kings Yellow, Belt Carmin drop lack, Painters Brushes of all sorts, of turpentine, Window glass to be 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 9, Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen sending their orders will have them nearly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. tawtf
Treasury of the United States, Washington August 15, 1803. WHEREAS by an act of Congress dated May the 8th, 1792, entitled "An act to provide for a Copper Coinage," in the second section thereof, it is enacted, "That after the expiration of six calendar months from the time when their shall have been paid into the Treasury by the said Director of the Mint in coins and half cents a sum not less than fifty thousand Dollars, which time shall forthwith be announced; the Treasurer in at least two gazettes or newspapers, published at the seat of government of the United States for the time being, no copper coins or pieces whatever, except the said cents and half cents, shall pass current as money, or shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment for any debt, demand, loan, matter, or thing whatsoever; and all copper coins or pieces, except the said cents and half cents, which shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment contrary to the prohibition aforesaid, shall be forfeited, and every person by whom any of them shall have been so paid or offered to be paid or received in payment, shall also forfeit the sum of ten dollars and the said forfeitures and penalty shall and may be recovered in any court of suit for the benefit of any person or persons by whom information of the incurring thereof shall have been given." And whereas it appears by the books of this office, that more than fifty thousand dollars in cents and half cents, have been paid into the Treasury. I now, therefore, in obedience to the said act, do hereby give public notice of the same. TH. T. TUCKER, Treasurer United States. August 15. taw3m