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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCXCVIII.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
REMARKS.
ON THE
Amendment
TO THE
CONSTITUTION,
PROPOSED BY CONGRESS TO THE SEVERAL STATES.
Respectfully addressed to the state legislatures.
(Concluded.)
But in array to all these arguments is brought the assertion that the retention of the discriminating principle is intimately interwoven with the rights and interests of the smaller states of the union. We are told that the present constitution was the offspring of concession; and that in the organisation of the respective departments of the government, under the influence of a mutual spirit of accommodation, the democratic and federal principle were blended together in various masses; that such being the foundations of the system, no alteration can take place without disturbing the harmony of its several parts, and eventually endangering the existence of the whole. This argument constitutes the fortress of opposition to the proposed amendment, and by the well directed fire of its heavy ordnance it is proposed to kindle into blaze every combustible atom of prejudice or passion that has hitherto remained passive within the limits of the small states. It becomes us then on this point to appreciate the full strength of our adversary, and if truth be on our side, to enable her to enter the field with her usually resistless weapons.
That the constitution was eminently the offspring of compromise, and that its features partake of both the democratic and federal principle is indisputable; but that any change in the relative force of these principles cannot be made without disturbing the harmony of its parts and endangering the existence of the whole does not follow. The instrument expressly provides the means of change, as well in relation to the general structure of the departments of the government as in relation to the delegated powers. These means of amendment were meant to be operative equally with the other provisions of the government. They were intended to render the constitution in future time, not the work of a few men existing in the eighteenth century, but the work of the accumulated wisdom of ages. And, inasmuch as the organisation of the several departments of the government was that very part of the system which the experience of mankind had the least tested, and as therefore it was that part in which time and practice might develop the greatest imperfections, it became indispensably necessary to provide a mode of amendment, of radical amendment, to prevent the greatest evils. Let it not then be said the structure of the government contains any thing more sacred, otherwise than fortified by public opinion, than the other features of the constitution. They are all equally sacred, and equally under the control of the public will, constitutionally expressed. Besides, if the argument hold good that no alteration ought to be made that affects the relative power of the large and small states as fixed in the constitution, whereby the rights and interests of the small states shall be disturbed, it also holds good that no such change ought to be made as will impair the rights and interests of the large states. If this be conceded what shall we say of the amendment to the constitution, which has taken place, that destroys the feasibility of states before federal tribunals? Did this amendment, so unanimously acquiesced in, make no change in the relative powers of the several states? Did it not in effect deprive the general government of the power it possessed of coercing the small states, while it did not deprive that government of any power to coerce the large states, inasmuch as they were too powerful ever to be subject to federal coercion? If this view be just, then does it follow that both theory and practice justify the spirit and scope of the proposed amendment, even if it should be granted that it tends to impair the relative importance of the smaller states.
It is, however, sincerely believed that, so far from having this effect, its operation will be eminently to secure the rights and interests of the smaller members of the confederacy.
Let it be recollected that the proposed amendment is made not for the present time, but for a long futurity; and that
in appreciating its influence, we are consequently not to confine our view to its present, but to extend it to its future effects upon the union. In the permanent designation of large and small states we must look to that period when the population of the country will be greatly advanced, and when the larger part of the soil that is arable will be the seat of a compact settlement. Wealth will progress with numbers, and with both will rise a spirit, constantly operating, to divide the larger portions of the union into distinct states. The great obstacle at present existing to such a division is the expense of state governments. This will be removed when wealth and numbers shall be so advanced as to render the tax imposed for the support of government an object of trifling consideration. In less than a century (and what is a century compared to the period of a nation's existence?) our population will have reached eighty millions. The expenses of a state government arise from two sources: the one that of supporting the executive magistrate and the legislative body; the other from supporting those subordinate officers who carry the laws into operation, and who administer justice, and from those numerous institutions that are connected with internal improvement. It will be perceived that the first only are properly chargeable to the state governments as state governments, and that they alone depend upon their number; while the latter will remain the same, whatever the number or size of the respective states may be. The first constitutes, at present, a considerable part of the aggregate expense; but when the population shall be advanced sixteen fold, as it will be in a century, it will form a very inconsiderable part of it; for this obvious reason, that while the other source of expense arising principally from the administration of justice & from internal improvement will rise nearly in the ratio of numbers, this source of expense will only keep pace with the increased number of the states. Hence it will follow, that so far as the expense may operate, the inducements to divide states will hereafter be greatly increased. Other inducements, of considerable strength, will spring up. Personal ambition, local feeling, political divisions, jealousy of the feats of trade, the rivalry between the mechanical and commercial interests, which though unknown at present, will hereafter unavoidably exist, the rivalry of large towns, the desire of natural boundaries, and above all, the claims of every portion of a large state to an equal participation in the administration of justice, will operate with perpetual activity to produce a sub-division of states; and will seize the favorable moment, whenever it arises, of effecting their ends. In addition to those motives will be that which will give to the population of a large state, by a sub-division into two or more states, more power in the General Government by increasing its Senators and Electors. Time which unfortunately for the liberties of mankind, tends under all systems gradually to aggrandize Executive at the expense of legislative power, will make an efficient participation in the direction of Executive power, exclusively vested in the President and Senate, an object of the highest ambition. Let it also not be lost sight of, that when its affairs shall have settled in tranquility, and provision under a confederated government shall have been made by permanent laws for the principal objects, the chief organ of active power will be the Executive. It is manifest then that hereafter the ambition of states will be in the highest degree directed to obtaining a participation in this power. By a sub-division of states this object will be attained without the least sacrifice of power in the other departments of the government. It may then confidently be affirmed that the steady operation of these principles will be to produce an increase of states, and of consequence a diminution of the relative magnitude of each state.
Though all these causes have not yet existed, yet such as have existed demonstrate in their effects, the correctness of this train of reasoning. In a period of thirteen years the number of the states has been increased from thirteen to seventeen, and two of the new states have emanated from two of the largest states in the union; and it is soon expected that another new state will be taken from the state which at present is the third in population.
If this reasoning be correct, the whole superstructure of argument, predicated on the distinct interest of larger and smaller states, and the disposition of the one to oppress the other, is fallacious; as the scene made up of the several states
will perpetually shift, and as there will be high and commanding inducements in the large states to a sub-division of their parts. So far from any dread of the power and oppression of the large states, the greater fear will be that a union of small states will deny the large states, a sub-division of their territory, and thereby doom them to a virtual ostracism as to the equal enjoyment of some of the most important federal rights of the government.
Independently of this view, it is impossible that the large states, fugitive and scattered as they are, can cordially unite systematically to oppress the minor members of the confederacy. Those large states, as they now exist, are to be found in the northern, the middle, and the southern parts of the union; and the theatre of their existence will soon embrace the western country. It motives, other than those derived from great political principles, arise, will they not be most likely to flow from local interests, and from the various pursuits of the citizens of different states? It will be recollected, that the boundaries of states, in many respects, are ideal lines, and that there will exist an almost perfect identity of interest between masses of citizens in the neighbourhood of each other on each side of such lines, though thrown into different states. This tendency to harmony, will be greatly strengthened by the gradual assimilation to each other of state laws, habits and interests. There cannot exist a doubt, judging from the short experience of our national existence, that the improvements adopted in one state will soon extend themselves to the adjoining states, and thereby produce an uniformity of character. It is true that under political systems constituted differently from ours, jealousies between adjoining states have been lively and unremedied, but as this altogether arose from the discordant principles on which the adjoining governments were formed, and from the total want of a superintending government, it may be assumed as almost certain, that with the disappearance of these causes will also disappear their natural effects. On the other hand the influence of the large states of trade will bind together the several states of which they constitute the centres. For instance, there must be a similarity of interest between Massachusetts and Maine; between New-York and Vermont and East Jersey; between Pennsylvania and West-Jersey; and between Virginia and North Carolina. Is it then conceivable that these strong chords of interest will be broken by the ideal distinctions of state interests? The thing is impossible. Vicinity will almost invariably produce harmony of political views. The small states in the eastern will not coalesce with the small states in the southern portion of the union, but unite with large adjoining states.
Further, the idea that the larger states will unite in oppressing the small is perfectly visionary. Not laying adjacent to each other, they will feel all that diversity of interest that arises from remote position, from the want of an intimate acquaintance and habitual intercourse of their citizens, and from other accidental causes closely interwoven with their feelings, habits and polity. In the northern and eastern states slavery does not exist; while in the Southern and Western, it does. This is perhaps the only great permanent cause of a diversity of interests that exists among us. It is one, however, that unfortunately is of the greatest magnitude, and one too which may be eternal. So far as it shall operate, it will tend directly to consolidate the interests of adjacent states, whether great or small. The small states in the South and West will cling to their more powerful neighbours, conscious that on their united strength will depend the security of the deep stake of property derived from this source. If then there shall hereafter be combinations of states, it is most manifest that they will take place between those which are adjacent to each other, without regard to their comparative magnitude.
It is presumed to be altogether unnecessary in this place more than to notice the true, though common place remark, that great and powerful communities, no less than great and powerful individuals obey the common laws of human nature in feeling mutual jealousy of and ill-will towards each other. Actuated by a spirit of ambition proportionate to their power, and each aiming at the possession of the sceptre, they will constantly develop more discordance than concord of view; while, on the other hand, the small states, divested of these powerful causes of discord, will more frequently unite.
These arguments are, it is believed, conclusive answers to every objection made to the designating principle on the ground that it will enable the large to oppress the small states. But there remains to be taken one view of this subject, which, it is trusted, will carry with it the force of demonstration, and establish, upon ground which cannot be shaken, the position that the small states are peculiarly interested in the adoption of the designating principle.
Whatever may be the constitutional rights conferred upon the respective states, it is indisputable that as in every crisis of danger arising from a want of harmony among them the physical power of each will be considered as constituting the principal means of offence and defence, so in the adjustment of the leading interests of the union there will be a point of accommodation and concession, beyond which the powerful members of the confederacy will not go, and this will be determined by an estimate of the benefits derived from the union compared with the evils real or imaginary flowing from it. It need not therefore be concealed that the very existence of the union must and will forever depend upon a reciprocity of interests among its several members. The moment this is destroyed, that moment, the only efficient inducements to the larger states to preserve the national compact are also destroyed. In vain, under such circumstances, will the alleged obligations of moral rectitude be pressed on the large states; they will deny, and justly too, the right of one generation exclusively and determinately to legislate for all succeeding generations, and declare, that, knowing no obligation other than that derived from the general good, they will submit to no power other than that which flows from the national will. In such an event what will the constitution be worth? Will the small states be able to save it? Will they be able, even to save themselves, on its wreck? The large states may take care of themselves; but where will the small states find their safety?
Any provision then in the constitution which shall destroy this reciprocity of interests, which shall annihilate the vital principle of a republic that the majority shall govern, any provision which shall invert the eternal order of things in free communities, by rendering a great majority the puppet of a feeble minority, will unavoidably tend by a march of human events, not to be resisted by any temporising palliatives, to destroy the union itself, and with it to destroy not only the constitutional rights, but the very safety, perhaps existence of the small states.
But, without looking to this awful calamity, we shall find other evils likely to result from the present provision of the constitution, which it becomes the wisdom of the small states to contemplate with a fixed attention. We are told by the opponents of the designating principle that its adoption will produce a combination of the large states; and that thence they will command forever the election of the chief magistrate of the union. But from what premises is this conclusion drawn? Is it the tendency of security to produce combinations? Are not they, on the contrary, the usual and almost exclusive results of a sense of danger? If then you secure to the large states those great and essential rights of a republican government, to which they consider themselves entitled, and take from them all ground of dissatisfaction or idea of persecution you will proportionably make them secure, and in proportion to their security and satisfaction, will be the measure of their good will to the smaller states, and their indisposition to form to their detriment unjust confederacies among themselves. Further; there existing no sense of oppression, so powerfully calculated to unite men and communities, they will be left to the influence of all those extensive sources of diversity, if not hostile views, which the great, the aspiring and ambitious feel towards each other. From the operation of these causes they will rarely be found in conjunction; and their habitual difference will enable the small states frequently to interpose with effect in the designation of the chief magistrate.
Reverse this state of things, by denying to the large states those rights to which they are entitled, and in proportion to the insecurity of their tenure, and their idea of persecution, will be their spirit of combination among each other. Viewing the small states as possessed of more power than they are justly entitled to, and viewing them as the instruments made use of by factions or by ambitious men to frustrate the will of the majority, they will naturally look
upon them as enemies, and will soon make them such. The effect will be (if such can under any circumstances be the effect) the consolidation of the large states; and that consolidation will, even without the designating principle, in each event, command the election of the chief magistrate. For let not the small states deceive themselves; they will not, in case they cannot be united in any measures hostile to the large states. Some of their number will, from principle or prejudice or terror, go along with the large states. Besides, let it be recollected that the large and small states are separated by an ideal line; and that although there are large states, and small states, there are likewise those of an intermediate grade, and which will some attach themselves to one and some to the other. Let it also be recollected that many of the small states are rapidly rising in importance, and that viewing their permanent relation, they will be most apt to unite their destinies with those of the larger states. Is it not then next to certain that the operation of these causes will increase the electoral votes at the command of the larger states to a majority of the whole, in case they are driven into combinations?
This branch of the subject is susceptible of much wider illustration; but as the points, not here noticed, have been fully and ably illustrated in the debates of Congress, I shall not repeat what has been already so well laid.
In the third place, is the proposed amendment commensurate to the object in view?
By the adoption of the designating principle, it will forever ensure a fair expression of the public will; it will make the chief magistrate the depositary of national confidence; it will frustrate the machinations of faction; it will prevent a collision between the different states, and between the people and the states; and it will prevent a division of the nation into two parties actuated by personal attachment and antipathy.
With respect to the subordinate provisions of the amendment little need be said in addition to that which has already gone to the public. Some of the provisions, like the constitution of which it is proposed to make them a part, are the offspring of concession. The friends of the great principle of designation thought justly that they could not give too much for it; and if the eventual succession to the Presidency of the Vice President, who in a remote contingency is eligible by the Senate, be a departure from the spirit of republicanism, let it at the same time be recollected that the interests of the small states are increased by it in perhaps as great a ratio as it is pretended they are impaired by the designating principle, and let it also be recollected that nothing great can be found either in the moral or physical world without alloy.
With these remarks I close an enquiry, which has had nothing but truth for its guide and the public welfare for its end. In the words of the enlightened Congress of 1777 on submitting the articles of confederation to the several states, I say, in language of the sincerest respect, to the same bodies,
"Let them [the provisions of the proposed amendment] be examined with a liberality becoming brethren and fellow citizens, surrounded by the same eminent dangers, contending for the same illustrious prize, and deeply interested in being forever bound and connected together by ties the most intimate and indissoluble; and finally let them be adjusted with the temper and magnanimity of wise and patriotic legislators, who, while they are concerned for the prosperity of their own more immediate circle, are capable of rising superior to local attachments, when they may be incompatible with the safety, happiness and glory of the general confederacy."
PUBLIUS.
TO THOMAS M'KEAN, Esq. Governor and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
SIR,
WE the Representative of Pennsylvania join heartily with you in our sincere congratulations and devout acknowledgements for the prosperity of our nation, in general, and of the state to which we belong in particular.
The acquisition of Louisiana promises incalculable advantages, not only with regard to our foreign relations, but also to our internal industry; as the territories of the United States, will now possess a soil and climate, adapted to every production.

and an outlet is thereby secured, for the western parts of the union to the ocean, and the trade of the world.
The fiscal arrangements of the state, useful institutions, the improvements of our roads and rivers, attention to the poor, and the important object of the judiciary, shall meet with our prompt and serious consideration.
The preservation and welfare of our port merits our care and attention, as far as legal provisions can prevent the calamities incident to it.
Accepts, Sir, our cordial thanks for the punctilious execution of the laws, and the regular discharge of the duties which have devolved on the executive department.
The Representatives of Pennsylvania consider it as their duty, by their personal example, as well as public conduct, to inculcate the lessons of both private and public virtue; and trust, that their efforts will be fortunate, in distinguishing improper passions and pursuits; and that the citizens of the state will be remarkable only, as the friend of virtue, and the foe of vice.
(By Authority.)
By the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS a treaty between the United States of America and the Kaskaskia nation of Indians was concluded and signed on the thirteenth day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and three, and was duly ratified and confirmed by the President of the United States on the twenty fourth day of November in the year aforesaid, and by the advice and consent of the Senate, which treaty is in the words following, to wit:
A TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE KASKASKIA TRIBE OF INDIANS.
Articles of a treaty made at Vincennes in the Indiana Territory between William Henry Harrison governor of the said Territory, Superintendent of Indian affairs and commissioner plenipotentiary of the United States for concluding any treaty or treaties which may be found necessary with any of the Indian tribes north-west of the river Ohio of the one part, and the head chiefs and warriors of the Kaskaskia tribe of Indians so called, but which tribe is the remains and rightfully represent all the tribes of the Illinois Indians originally called the Kaskaskia, Mitchigamie, Cahokia and Tamaroi of the other part.
Article 1st. WHEREAS from a variety of unfortunate circumstances the several tribes of Illinois Indians are reduced to a very small number, the remains of which have been long consolidated and known by the name of the Kaskaskia Tribe, and finding themselves unable to occupy the extensive tract of country which of right belongs to them and which was possessed by their ancestors for many generations. The chiefs and warriors of the said tribe being also desirous of procuring the means of improvement in the arts of civilized life and a more certain and effectual support for their women and children, HAVE for the considerations hereinafter mentioned, relinquished and by these presents DO relinquish and cede to the United States all the lands in the Illinois country which the said tribe has heretofore possessed, or which they may rightfully claim, referring to themselves however the tract of about three hundred and fifty acres near the town of Kaskaskia which they have always held and which was secured to them by the act of Congress of the third day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, and also the right of locating one other tract of twelve hundred and eighty acres within the bounds of that now ceded, which two tracts of land shall remain to them forever.
Art. 2d. The United States will take the Kaskaskia Tribe under their immediate care and patronage, and will afford them a protection as effectual against the other Indian tribes and against all other persons whatever as is enjoyed by their own citizens. And the said Kaskaskia tribe do hereby engage to refrain from making war or giving any insult or offence to any other Indian tribe or to any nation without having first obtained the approbation & consent of the U. S.
Art. 3d. The annuity heretofore given by the United States to the said Tribe shall be increased to one thousand dollars, which is to be paid them either in money, merchandise, provisions or Domestic Animals at the option of the said Tribe: And when the said annuity or any part thereof is paid in merchandise, it is to be delivered to them either at Vincennes, Fort Massac or Kaskaskia, and the first cost of the goods in the Sea
Port where they may be procured, is alone to be charged to the said Tribe free from the cost of transportation, or any other contingent expense. Whenever the said Tribe may choose to receive money, provisions or domestic animals for the whole or in part of the said annuity, the same shall be delivered at the Town of Kaskaskia. The United States will also cause to be built a House suitable for the accommodation of the Chief of the said tribe, and will enclose for their use a field not exceeding one hundred acres with a good and sufficient fence. And whereas the greater part of said Tribe have been baptized and received into the Catholic Church to which they are much attached, the United States will give annually for seven years one hundred dollars towards the support of a priest of that religion, who will engage to perform for the said Tribe the duties of his office, and also to instruct as many of their children as possible in the rudiments of Literature. And the United States will further give the sum of three hundred dollars to assist the said Tribe in the erection of a Church. The stipulations made in this & the preceding article together with the sum of five hundred and eighty dollars which is now paid or assured to be paid for the said Tribe for the purpose of procuring some necessary articles and to relieve them from debts which they have heretofore contracted, is considered as a full and ample compensation for the relinquishment made to the United States in the first article.
Art. 4th. The United States reserve to themselves the right at any future period of dividing the annuity now promised to the said tribe amongst the several families thereof reserving always a suitable sum for the Great Chief and his family.
Art. 5th. And to the end that the United States may be enabled to fix with the other Indian tribes a boundary between their respective claims, the Chiefs and head Warriors of the said Kaskaskia tribe, do hereby declare that the rightful claim is as follows, viz. Beginning at the confluence of the Ohio and the Mississippi, thence up the Ohio to the mouth of the Saline Creek about twelve miles below the mouth of the Wabash, thence along the dividing Ridge between the said Creek and the Wabash until it comes to the general dividing Ridge between the waters which fall into the Wabash and those which fall into the Kaskaskia River, and thence along the said Ridge until it reaches the waters which fall into the Illinois River, thence in a direct course to the mouth of the Illinois River, and thence down the Mississippi to the beginning.
Art. 6th. As long as the lands which have been ceded by this treaty shall continue to be the property of the United States, the said tribe shall have the privilege of living and hunting upon them in the same manner that they have hitherto done.
Art. 7th. This treaty is to be in force and binding upon the said parties as soon as it shall be ratified by the President and Senate of the United States.
IN WITNESS whereof the said Commissioner Plenipotentiary and the head Chiefs and Warriors of the said Kaskaskia tribe of Indians have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the thirteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, and of the Independence of the United States the twenty-eighth.
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, (seal.) The mark of Nicolas or Nicholas, (L. s.) The mark of Ockhinga & Michigamian, (L. s.) The mark of Jean Baptiste Ducoigne, (L. s.) The mark of Pedagogue, (L. s.) The mark of Kec-tin-aa Cahokia, (L. s.) Louis Deconcigne, (L. s.)
Sealed and delivered in the presence of Jno. Rice Jones, Secretary to the Commissioner. Henry Vanderburg, one of the judges of the Indiana territory. J. F. Rivet, Indian Missionary. Veyo, Col. of Knox county militia. Cornelius Lyman, capt. 9th Inf. regt. Jas. Johnson, of Indiana territory. W. Pa. ke, of the Indiana territory. Joseph Barron, Interpreter.
Now therefore to the end that the said treaty may be observed and performed with good faith on the part of the United States, I have caused the premises to be made public, and I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being
within the same, faithfully to observe and fulfil the said treaty and every clause and article thereof.
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents and signed the same with my hand.
DONE at the city of Washington the twenty-third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, and of the Independence of the said States, the twenty-eighth.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
(By Authority.)
By the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS a treaty between the United States of America and the Choctaw nation of Indians was concluded and signed on the thirty-first day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and three, and was duly ratified and confirmed by the President of the United States on the twenty-fifth day of November in the year aforesaid, and by the advice and consent of the Senate, which treaty is in the words following, to wit:
TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME
KNOW YE, that the undersigned Commissioners Plenipotentiary of the United States of America of the one part, and of the whole Choctaw nation of the other part, being duly authorized by the President of the United States, and by the Chiefs and Headmen of the said nation, Do hereby establish in conformity to the Convention of Fort Confederation, for the line of demarcation recognized in the said convention, the following Metes and bounds, viz. Beginning in the channel of the Hatchee Coosa or Wax River, at the point where the line of limits between the United States and Spain, crosseth the same, thence up the channel of said river, to the confluence of the Chickasaw, Hay and Buck-hattannee rivers, thence up the channel of the Buck-hattannee to Bogus Hooma. Red Creek, thence up the said creek to a Pine tree, standing on the left bank of the same, and blazed on two of its sides, about twelve links South West of an old trading path, leading from the town of Mobile, to the Hewawnee towns, much worn, but not in use at the present time. From this tree we find the following bearings and distances, viz. South fifty-four degrees thirty minutes West, one chain one link a Black Gum; North thirty-nine degrees East, one chain, seventy-five links, a Water Oak. Thence with the old British line of partition in its various inflections, to a Mulberry poll, planted on the right bank, of the main branch of Sintee Bogue or Snake Creek, where it makes a sharp turn to the South East, a large broken top Cypress tree standing near the opposite bank of the creek which is about three poles wide; thence down the said creek to the Tombigby river; thence down the Tombigby and Mobile rivers, to the above mentioned line of limits, between the United States and Spain, and with the same to the point of beginning. And we the said Commissioners Plenipotentiary, do ratify, and confirm, the said line of demarcation, and do recognize, and acknowledge the same, to be the boundary, which shall separate and distinguish the land ceded to the United States between the Tombigby, Mobile, and Pascagoula rivers, from that which has not been ceded by the said Choctaw nation.
IN TESTIMONY whereof we hereunto affix our hands and seals this 31st day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, to triplicates of this tenor and date.
Done at Hoe-buck in-too-pa, the day and year above written, and in the twenty-seventh year of the Independence of the United States.
(Signed) J. WILKINSON, (Seal) Mingo Poos Coos, his mark, (Seal) Alatala Hooma, his mark, (Seal)
Witnesses present, Young Gains, Interpreter, Joseph Chambers, U. S. Factor, Jno. Bowyer, capt. 2d U. S. regt.
WE the Commissioners of the Choctaw Nation duly appointed, and the Chiefs of the said nation who reside on the Tombigby river, next to Sintee Bogus, do acknowledge to have received from the United States of America, by the hands of brigadier general James Wilkinson, as a consideration in full, for the confirmation of the above concession, the following articles, viz. Fifteen pieces of Strouds, three Rifles, one hundred and fifty Blankets, two hundred and fifty pounds of Powder, two hundred and fifty pounds of Lead, one Bridle, one
Man's Saddle, and one Black Silk Handkerchief.
Mingo Poos Coos, his mark. Alatala Hooma, his mark. Commissioners of the Choctaw Nation. Pio Mingo, his mark. Pasa Malubby Mingo, his mark. Tappena Otk-chi-a, his mark. Tul-ke-nung Coo-che, his mark. Cul-loo-nuck Chi-a, his mark. Puf-ha-pi-a, his mark. Chiefs residing on the Tombigby near to St. Stephens.
Witnesses present, Young Gains, Interpreter, Joseph Chambers, U. S. Factor, Jno. Bowyer, capt. 2d U. S. regt.
NOW THEREFORE to the end that the said Treaty may be observed and performed with good faith on the part of the United States, I have caused the premises to be made public, and I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, faithfully to observe and fulfil the said Treaty and every clause and article thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents and signed the same with my hand.
DONE at the City of Washington the twenty-fifth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, and of the Independence of the said States, the twenty-eighth.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
DON ENRIQUE WHITE, Colonel of the Royal armies, Governor political and military, Chief of the Royal revenue of this place and Province of St. Augustine in Florida for his Majesty, &c.
For as much as it is proper, partly, to vary and modify the rules and conditions which this government had established for the concessions and divisions of lands to the new settlers, considering the actual circumstances which on account of the great number of applications and to distribute the favours and privileges which his Majesty has granted to those who may come to establish themselves in this Province, many abuses on the part of those new settlers have arisen under the system which government to prosecute their plans had then established: which, and other inconveniences since by experience demonstrated have made it evident that they may tend to the prejudice and hindrance of the advancement of the Province: For which reason and to remedy them, I command and order that for the future the following rules and regulations shall be observed:
1st. That at the time when any of the new settlers shall take the oath of fidelity and vassalage as is customary, they shall declare exactly the number of their children, sexes and ages, in proportion to which lands will be allotted to them, excepting those under eight years of age.
2d. That to every head of a family shall be granted fifty acres of land, and an equal quantity to a single person or widow, and to children or slaves from sixteen and upwards, twenty-five acres, but from the age of eight to sixteen they shall only be allowed fifteen acres each.
3d. That to those employed about town of whatever description if land should be given, for themselves or slaves to cultivate, it shall be with the express condition of their beginning to cultivate it within one month. In failure of which it shall be granted to whomsoever shall improve it and enter complaint.
4th. That all concessions of lands in which no time is specified shall expire and be annulled, if the person to whom they are made, do not appear to cultivate and take possession of them within the space of six months.
5th. That to none of those who cede or convey their lands to others under pretence of selling their improvements shall be granted any lands in future, nor shall these cessions or conveyances be admitted if done without the consent of government.
6th. Notwithstanding what is said in the foregoing article, if it should suit any settler to change his situation, it will be permitted, if he desires it—granting him lands where he may will, but on condition of giving up the improvements of the Royal revenue, on purpose to hinder the abuse of transfers or sales which are prohibited under that pretext, until the right time prefixed in the former rules or plan.
7th. That in those lands which are not fit for cultivation but only for pastures or wood land, and under which title they have been granted, the owner shall not be empowered to hinder any person presenting himself with an order of government, from cutting down the trees, &c. and appropriating them to
his own use, but shall be understood the possessor shall not be injured by it.
8th. That all those who shall solicit lands for the future must indicate a fixed spot from whence the measurement begins in purpose to avoid disputes, too many of which have been already experienced.
9th. That every person who shall have abandoned or discontinued cultivating, or does not actually cultivate the lands which at any time shall have been measured to him by the surveyor general, even after he has obtained the corresponding title of proprietorship from the official shall lose his right to them and they shall be given to any one not having land already, by proving summarily that they have lain uncultivated at least two years. And for the punctilious observance of what has been said, and that no one may plead ignorance, I order copies of this to be stuck up in the public places of this city as is customary, and others shall be transmitted the captain graduated of the militia, commander of them and commissioned judge of the river St. John's and St. Mary's, Don Juan M'Queen who shall make it known to those inhabitants. Saint Augustine in Florida the twelfth of October one thousand eight hundred and three. Enrique White, by command of his Excellency—Jose, S c . Subiraneta Escrivano of government—Compared with the original which remains among the archives under my care and by the verbal order of his Excellency, I sign and execute this present testimony upon one sheet of un stamped paper, the stamped not being in use here. Jose de Subiraneta Escrivano of government.
I Don Bernardine Sanches, Public Interpreter, do certify that the foregoing is a faithful translation according to my true knowledge and understanding, and exactly corresponds with the original to which I refer, and in compliance with the superior order of his Excellency I sign this in St. Augustine of Florida this twentieth day of October one thousand eight hundred and three. BERNADINE SANCHES.
MECHANICS HALL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, on the corner way in George-Town, at the sign of the Golden Square and Compass, for the accommodation of travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall.
All those who do not think themselves above a mechanic, will find their interest to call on him, as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to keep a supply of the best of every article in his line of business. Having several genteel rooms with fire places in each, parties on business can have private rooms. Oyster suppers while in season will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also, newspapers of different policies, regularly filed in the bar room.
He also keeps a small assortment of Groceries, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble, servant,
ANDREW McDONALD.
A few genteel persons may be accommodated on moderate terms with boarding by the week, month or year. A woman, well acquainted with cooking, and of good character, is wanted, to whose liberal wages will be given. August 3. 12w1f
In the case of ROBERT ELLIS an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from the first day of December next, is limited and appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. This order to be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist once a month during the said six months. By order of Wm. Cranch, eq. URIAH FORRESTER, Clk.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of Robert Ellis, above named, that the subscriber has been appointed Trustee in the above case, and their claims are required to be produced at the office of the subscriber within the limited period.
ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Nov. 25—12w6m
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY, Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND and every other species of DEED or INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, Title investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell.
N. B. Herty's Abridgment of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office. City of Washington, April 1st. 12w1f
FRANCIS PIC
RESPECTFULLY inform the ladies and gentlemen of George Town and the city of Washington, that he shall open at his store in George Town, on Monday next, an extensive assortment of Millinery and Fancy goods, Perfumery, &c. purchased since the last arrivals from Europe, by Madame Pic—who will arrive here on Saturday. This assortment is the most elegant, rich and fashionable ever exhibited in the district of Columbia, and will be sold on the lowest terms possible. Dec. 16—3t

Washington Building Company.
The members thereof will please to attend the annual meeting to be held at Lovell's Hotel on the first Monday of January next, 7 o'clock in the evening, to appoint officers for the ensuing year, and take into consideration other important business. By Order THOMAS FLIRTY , Sec'y Dec. 26-3t.
NOTICE.
All persons are hereby forwarded from a purchasing a two story Brick House belonging to the Subscriber, situated in North F street, which was seized on the 20th inst. as the property of Frederic Butts of this city. GEORGE W. BEAZ. Dec. 23-3t
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS will be taken and payment made easy, to the purchaser, for the following valuable property free from any encumbrance whatever.
A SET of saw mills working two saws—a grist mill with two run of stones and bolting machine, also a cotton and rice machine complete all worked by water, also one saw mill about 200 yards from the former and on the same run, now about finishing that will work from two to fourteen saws under the same roof—this mill is insured for three years after being completed—they now being in good repair and the whole in a progressive way of improvement, with about Ten thousand acres of land all adjoining and immediately contiguous to the mills, on which are several valuable farms. The timber in mill is of inexhaustible and unexceptionably good—they are situated on the waters of Drowning Creek ninety seven miles from George Town South Carolina, to which place the lumber is carried being raised at the mills without the trouble of hauling, a valuable convenience. The stream is equal if not superior to any in the States of North or South Carolina—the grist mills command a custom at times of 30 or 40 miles around them. The situation at the mills is high, pleasant and very healthy, on which is a good two story house with piazza, a good kitchen, stables, carriage and harness houses and other necessary out buildings with a new store house completely finished, it being an excellent stand for a country store. Application to be made to the Subscriber at Millville near Lumberton in North Carolina, or for any information respecting the premises, to Samuel D. Purvis at the city of Washington. WM. NORMENT. Millville N. C. Dec. 12. N. B. Any part of the above property will be sold as may best suit a purchaser. Dec. 23-tf
FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the Will of the late PAUL RICHARD HENRY, a Tract of Land, lying on both sides of Falling river, in Charlotte county Virginia, and containing about 1800 acres. This Land is in general poor, but contains a Bank of Iron Ore, supposed to be the best of any known in that part of the country. It lies on an excellent stream, a branch of Roanoke river, within four miles of its mouth, from whence is an easy and safe navigation. There are water-talls, stone and timber on the Land for all the purposes of an Iron Works; in the midst of a fine corn country; and about 400 acres of the Land is valuable for its soil. For further particulars inquire of Mr. RANDOLPH, of the House of Representatives. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser by EDMUND WINSTON, Ex'r. of Patrick Henry. Buckingham county, Ver. Dec. 23.—tf.
JOHN COX
Has just received a quantity of American manufactured Bed Tickens warranted to hold the down of the feathers, which will be sold by the piece at the manufacturers prices, and by retail at a very small advance. Also fewling, darned and tanboring cotton, with a quantity of Chintzes and calico, which he will sell lower than the regular importer can afford to sell at. Elegant thread lace, fox, bear, and martin skin muffs and tippets, handsome paper hangings, with almost every other article in the dry good line, both fancy and substantial, which he will sell at his usual low prices for cash, or in exchange for tobacco and flaxseed. For flax seed he will allow 17 1/2. per bushel. Also a few handsome double barrel fowling pieces. George Town, Dec. 23-2m
ELISHA RIGGS,
Has just received from Philadelphia, an additional supply of FALL GOODS, Which makes his assortment extensive. Among them are many fancy articles, and Superfine cloths, cassimeres, velvets, and fancy well patterns. With linens, cotton counterpanes, tickon, and sheeting. English hats, kid shoes, silk hosiery, and gloves. Shirring flannels, rose blankets, and coarse cloths. Furniture dimities, ditto calicoes, and stuffs. Silks, cambric, muslins, chintzes and calicoes. Laces, veils, crepes and India muslins, 20 boxes China in sets. Also other articles, which will be sold on terms to please the purchaser. George Town, Nov. 30.—tw6w
CHARLES VARDEN,
TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. Has received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk florantine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandown, Toilettettes, Velvetetees, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and men's uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second House from Capitol Square. November 3, 1802
JUST RECEIVED, By the UNITED STATES, Capt. Finley from Liverpool, Fall Goods, viz.
Brafs Plate and wire fenders and irons, shovel and tongs, pokers, bellows, coal hods, bell-metal kettles, brafs footmen, knives and forks, plated bridle bits and stirrups, with a variety of saddlery, brafs ware, kitchen furniture, tools and building materials, &c. HENRY INGLE. Washington. Oct. 28.—ep2m.
FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable land. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with fire places in all but one, and a dry sweet cellar, the size of the house, in which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 36 by 13, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house, meat house and dairy and in front every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family, and a very fine collection of grafted and budded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princes nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a heavily wooded neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the scythe and more may be easily laid down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greater part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. OVERTON CARR. September 19. ep1f
COLUMBIAN INN.
GEORGE TOWN. THE Subscriber begs leave to solicit the patronage of his former friends and customers, and informs them that he will continue at this Columbian Inn—where he will be happy to have it in his power to accommodate them as usual. JOHN H. BARNEY. September 21. ep1f
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the plantation near Upper Marlboro, on Saturday night the 29th October—an iron grey HORSE, about four feet hands one inch high, seven years old, stout made, trots and gallops only on the road, is rather dull and goes heavy, having been broke to the plough—he has lately been trained about the head and ears. Any person giving me information so that I get him again shall receive the above reward and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by, BENJAMIN ODEN. November 21-tf
NOTICE.
ALL who are indebted to the estate of John Brockbank deceased are requested to make immediate payment to, CHARLES GLOVER, Adm'r. George Town, Nov. 25-1f
BY AUTHORITY.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore.
  1 prize of 20,000   1 ditto 10,000   2 do 5000 is 10,000   5 do 1000 — 5,000   10 do 500 — 5,000   15 do 200 — 3,000   200 do 100 — 20,000   200 do 50 — 10,000   200 do 25 — 5,000   2500 do 20 — 50,000   4000 do 15 — 60,000   1 first drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500   1 do after 4000 do 500   1 do after 6000 do 500   1 do after 8000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 15,000 do 500   1 do after 18,000 do 500   1 do after 20,000 do 500   1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000   7154 Prizes, 210,000   3,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize.   21,000 Tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000 
The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorize it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars, for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers. Right rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Bection, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Waith, Charles Ghequiere, Patrick Benuet, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, Frances I. Mitchell. July 13, 1802. ep1f The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
HAS just received an handsome supply of fall goods, which he is determined to sell and make upon the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and at the greatest expedition. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol. Oct. 14. tf
New and Valuable Books.
Just received from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD, and Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE. near the Capitol; an elegant assortment of New & valuable Books, amongst which are, CARR'S Stranger in France, plates elegant, Elements of seamanship, 2 vols. Black's lectures on the elements of chemistry, 2 vols. Stephen's history of the wars which arose out of the French revolution, 2 vols. Stock's book of the prophet Isaiah, in Hebrew and English. Playfair's commercial and political atlas, Israel's narrative poems. Mayer's lunar tables, improved by Mason, Nautical Almanacs for 1804-5. Bouffier's general history of the mathematics, Political and confidential correspondence of Louis XVIth, edited by Helen Maria Williams, 3 vols. Latham's Castle of the Thuilleries, 2 vols. Annals of public economy, 2 vols. Cavallo on magnetism. Hanpton's general history of Polybius, 4 vols. elegant. Brown's civil law, & of the admiralty, 2 vols. Chitty on bills of exchange. Literary leisure, 2 vols. Davis' surveying. Philidor on chess, 2 vols. Hooe's Orlando Furioso, 5 vols. elegant, Quichote on classical learning. Jackson's remarks on the medical department of the British army. Card's history of the revolutions in Russia, Patell's Quintilian, 2 vols. Burdin's medical studies, 3 vols. The art of rigging ships, with plates, Butler's Hudibras, 2 vols. plates elegant. Ordinaire's history of volcanoes, Linn's 2d letter to Dr. Priestly, Segur's Frederic William, II. 3 vols. Montesquieu's commercial and Notarial precepts. Public characters, or contemporary biography, the changes, or nothing of the new school, 3 vols. Sappho, a romance, Monsieur Botte, 3 vols. Mrs. Hunter's moral narratives, 3 vols. Mrs. Cliff Abby, 4 vols. Letters to Miss Riverdale, 3 vols. Leopold, 2 vols. Reginald de Forby, 2 vols. Amadis of Gaul, 4 vols. German stories, 3 vols. Paley's natural theology. Hear both sides a comedy by Holcroft, American Repository and Annual Register for the year 1804, handsomely done up in Morocco. The subscribers to the "Literary Magazine, and Annual Register," are respectfully informed that the second number will be received in a few days. Dec. 23—
In the case of ZEBULON WARNER a bankrupt.
Whereas a commission of BANKRUPTCY founded on the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April in the year eighteen hundred, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded against Zebulon Warner of the district of Columbia, dealer and chapman and he being declared bankrupt is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or the major part of them on the 19th day of December instant, and 2nd and 16th days of January next, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of each day at the house of William Rhodes innkeeper in the city of Washington and to make a full disclosure of his whole estate and effects, when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, at the second sitting to choose assignees and at the last sitting to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate, all persons indebted to the said bankrupt or who have any of his estate or effects in their hands are not to pay or deliver the same to any person not appointed by the commissioners but give notice to LEWIS FORD, Sec. to the commissioners. December 5, 1803—tt6j
NEW STORE,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL. THE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he has opened a store in Bridge street, near High-street, at the left, running from the city, where he will sell very cheap the following fresh imported goods! Superfine and second London men's and children's hats, first and second broad cloth, cassimeres, coating and naps of a variety of the newest fashionable colors, flannels, Irish linen of the very finest and middle sort, Oranbury, cambric, cambric mullin, laces, cotton, calicoes, fancy waistcoatings, English and French silk stockings and gloves, worsted hosiery, handkerchiefs, silk and other threads, fringes, gold and silver watches, razors, pen knives, &c. & The subscriber has a large quantity of broad cloth, cassimeres, coatings, &c. on hand which he wishes to sell off, and offers them therefore by wholesale at the very low price of 115 advance. TH. W. PAIR O. George Town 19th Dec.—gtawtf
In the Case of LUKE SHANNON an Insolvent Debtor IT is ordered that six months from and after the first day of November next, be limited and appointed for the Creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to GEORGE ANDREWS of the City of Washington, Trustee, appointed for the benefit of the Creditors to the said Luke Shannon;—and that a copy of this order be published once in each week until the tenth day of January next, in the National Intelligencer. By order of William Cranch, Esquire. URIAS FORREST, Clerk. November 4—12w10j.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN of the Race ground on Wednesday evening last, a likely Sorrell MARE, saddle and bridle; the saddle is about half worn with plated stirrups, and a new bridle; the mare is eight years old, about fifteen hands high. Paces trots and gallops; stood before; the outides of both hind feet a little worn by dragging them when rode; has a small star in her forehead, there is a scar on the off shoulder that resembles the letter T. Whoever delivers the above described mare, saddle and bridle, to Mr. JOHN W. PRATT near the six buildings in the city of Washington will receive the above reward and no questions asked. November 14—wtf
PROPOSALS
for publishing a periodical work entitled The Literary Magazine, AND AMERICAN REGISTER.
THIS work, if public patronage encourages its prosecution, shall be published monthly. The number shall be, occasionally ornamented with an engraving, executed by the best artist that can be obtained, and delivered to subscribers at the price of FIFTY CENTS. Each number shall contain, at least, eight pages of publication: preparing for the press; notices of literary characters and incidents; and such portions of information of a scientific, commercial, and agricultural nature, as shall be deemed most remarkable and most deserving of notice. The sixth department shall contain an accurate detail of political intelligence, foreign and domestic, particularly a clear summary of the proceedings of the Congress of the United States during their session. The seventh department shall consist of all such interesting or important occurrences, as the passing month shall have produced; such as casualties, crimes, &c. and shall likewise pages in large octavo, and shall comprehend several departments. The first department shall include original, moral, literary or scientific performances, and biographical or historical sketches. The second department shall contain reviews of American publications, and of English works republished here. The third department shall comprise such extracts, from foreign publications, as shall be considered peculiarly interesting, and deserving the attention of the people of America. The essence, especially of periodical publications, shall be carefully extracted. The fourth department shall consist of pieces of original or selected poetry. The fifth department shall include notices contain as full and accurate a list of marriages and deaths in the United States, as can be procured. This work will be published by Messrs John Conrad, & Co. and will be conducted under the immediate direction of an Editor who, in addition to his own labours, has received assurances of the assistance of several of the first literary characters in this city and in New-York. A work of the nature now offered to the attention of the people of the United States, has long been demanded. It is conceived, that, if properly conducted, it would eminently promote the literature of this country, and would prove, in all respects favorable to the gratification of taste and extension of useful information. The Editor promises, if encouraged by liberal subscriptions, all that his talents and labours can perform toward the successful execution of the work which he has proposed to undertake, and he hopes that this appeal to literary taste, that this desire to diffuse knowledge among all classes of society, will not, like other attempts, which have preceded this, be rendered fruitless, by a cold and depressing reception. To enable the public to judge of the nature of the publication as soon as possible, the first number will appear in a few days. Subscriptions received by Rapine, Conrad & Co. Booksellers and Stationers, New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. December 5.
LOST,
THE following described certificates of funded three per cent. stock issued by the Register of the Treasury in the name of Jacob, Trilamer of Amsterdam, for the renewal of which application is intended to be made at the proper office. No. 3113 dated 23th October 1791 for 12,419 53 3/4 No. 3500 dated 23d November 1791, for 7 900 No. 6271, dated, 7th December 1792, for 831 41 No. 1211 dated, 5th December 1792, for 8749 29 Dolls 30 000 00 ROBERT GILMOR, & Sons. Dec. 28—cp7w
STOUGHTON'S
GENUINE BITTERS. Faithfully prepared at the original warehouse London. To make any observations here, upon the superior quality of these bitters to any over offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years. Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and far preferable to the trash generally offered under that name. It is now for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half. Sold by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol hill, Washington, John March, George Town, Robert and J. Grey, Alexandria, and A. Buck, Fredericksburg, Virginia. November 7—12w3m Articles of a treaty made at Vincennes.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is wood—it is situated within six miles of Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOWE Prince George county, July 22. 12tf
Valuable Land for Sale.
The executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmead deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington, at the northern extremity of both River and the Land is generally allowed to be one of the handiest situations near the city, having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclined to purchase this valuable property, will be shown the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLMEAD. November 11—wtf
FOR SALE.
By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on E. street City of Washington. PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of superior quality, Patent Yellow, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and 2d quality, Vermilion, and quality, Red Camin drop lack, Kings Yellow, Painters brushes of all kinds, Linseed oil and spirits of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 10 Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen sending their orders will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. 12wtf
In the case of JOHN WILLIAMS LYTTON—a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a commission of Bankruptcy founded upon the act of Congress of the United States passed on the fourth day of April, 1800, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded and issued against John Williams Lyttion of Washington county in the district of Columbia, dealer and chapman, and he has been declared a bankrupt. He is therefore required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named or the majority of them on the 8th and 22nd days of December, and 5th of January next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of each day at the house of William Rhodes's Innkeeper in the city of Washington, and make a full disclosure and discovery of his estate and effects, when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to choose assignees, and the last sitting the bankrupt is required to submit his examination all persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or who have any of his estate or effects in their hands are not to pay or deliver the same to any person not appointed by the commissioners but give notice to LEWIS FORD, Secretary to the Commissioners. Nov. 23—
Valuable Lands and Lots
FOR SALE. I Will sell, on liberal terms of payment, to accommodate purchasers, the following Property, bequeathed to me, in trust with power to sell, by the late Mr. Thomas Dick, of Bladensburg, viz. 1. The valuable FARM which he had in his own possession, and lends adjoining thereto, containing in the whole upwards of 1300 acres. These lands are situated to the northward of Bladensburg, on the Eastern Branch of Potomack river, about three miles distant from that town, on a fine level road. From Bladensburg to the City of Washington, by land, the distance is about four miles, and by water five; and the Eastern Branch is navigable for large craft to said town. There is a great abundance of wood on the lands, and they are well watered in every respect; have a considerable quantity of rich bottom, some of which is already in grass. The improvements on the farm are good, and the whole under good fences. These lands can conveniently be laid off into three parcels, with improvements to each, and will sell together or separately. Part of a tract of Land, called Hills and Dales, lying in Montgomery county, on the north-west branch of the Eastern Branch of Potomack, about six miles from Bladensburg, and about the same distance from Washington, containing 701.4 acres. Part of another tract, called Crawford's Adventure, lying to the south east of Bladensburg, nearly adjoining the town, and adjoining the lands of the late Richard Henderson, esq. containing 160 acres all in wood. And 83 1/2 acres of valuable Marsh and low land, on the said Eastern Branch, about half a mile below that town, and adjoining the said lands of the late Mr. Henderson. The House and Lot in Bladensburg, on which the late Mr. Dick resided, containing about six acres; this is one of the best situations in the town, is generally admired, and commands a very extensive view. There is a good garden, icehouse, stable, and all other effects necessary for the accommodation of a private family, and the lot and garden properly inclosed, and all in good order. Should this house, &c. not be sold previous to the 1st of December, it will then be to rent. One other lot or parcel of ground, adjoining the town lots, near the above mentioned house, and contiguous to the residence of Richard T. L. vandes, esq. containing 93 3/8 acres. Also, Lot No. 7, in square No. 704, in the City of Washington, being the north-east corner of that square, containing 958 square feet. A further description of the property is considered unnecessary, as persons inclined to purchase will doubtless satisfy themselves by viewing the same. Mr. John Hugh, at present residing in Bladensburg, will show the property, and the terms may be particularly known on application to him, or to JOHN LAIRD, Trustee. N. B. I hold 245 1/2 acres of Land, adjoining the above mentioned tract of Hills and Dales, which may be advantageous and desirable for the purchaser of the latter to have—and I will sell the same on similar terms. JOHN LAIRD. George Town, Oct. 24, 1803. ep2w12f

The House of Delegates of Maryland have determined that the bill "to provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this State, and to alter, amend and abolish all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals," shall not pass. Yeas 34—Nays 33.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Greenville, M. T. dated Dec. 3.
The result of the Louisiana business in Congress, has been gratifying to honest men, even among the federalists. I trust a few days will give us information of our commissioners obtaining peaceable possession of that country. The latest accounts from New Orleans hold out nothing hostile. The Commissioners, with our small military force consisting of about 250 regular troops, and nearly as many militia, were to set out from the Heights yesterday; I trust the conclusion of this business will be equally auspicious with its commencement and progress. It is happy for the republican interest in the United States, that a series of events have afforded an opportunity for the virtue and wisdom of our present administration to accomplish an object of such importance so cheaply, without bloodshed, and with a degree of dispatch unequalled in the annals of negotiation. The time was favourable and wisdom directed to use it with energy and dispatch. Human power is too limited in general to create occasions for the exercise of wisdom; but all that is in the reach of human sagacity has been displayed in the conduct of our Executive on this occasion. Probable events have been discerned long before they happened. Plans suitable to these events have been laid. The interfering interests and jealousies of nations in Europe, have been used to promote the security and happiness of our country without injustice to any of them, and without alarming their jealousy or exciting their hatred against us. Happy Jefferson! The uniform moderation, economy and energy of his administration, crowned by the wisdom and patriotism displayed by the event of this treaty, will secure his fame, and that of the heads of Departments and Ambassadors connected with him in this business. Happy Republicans! who have had wisdom and firmness to put the administration of public affairs into such hands, the propriety and success of whose management have given the lie to the calumnies of their enemies. The genius of American freedom triumphed during our revolutionary war in relieving us from the coercive power of a nation too distant to know our political wants, and too selfish to do us justice. At the adoption of our present constitution, the divided energies of our states were collected into one, and order and subordination introduced among the several parts of one whole. By these events the means of independence on foreign nations, and freedom from domestic anarchy were put in our power, still we were dupes to foreign intrigue. What the nations of Europe could not effect by force they accomplished by cunning, by raising and working on our prejudices or our individual interests, by tampering with our government, and by oppressive treaties and commercial regulations. Our internal peace was hazarded by unnecessary troublesome taxes, and some of them apparently intended to alarm prejudices, and to excite opposition as the excuse and stamp of duties. A small faction inimical to our form of government, who unfortunately obtained some influence on our public measures, endeavoured to lay hold on public dissatisfaction—to excite prejudices against the principles on which our government is founded; indications of public dislike to certain measures were construed into proofs, that mankind are incapable of being governed by reason. A tendency to insurrection was irritated to furnish excuse for raising and exerting a military power. The bugbear of French influence and French principles was for some time successfully employed in arming unsuspicious patriotism against itself, and threatened to destroy our republicanism and our country. But the genius of common sense, and philosophy began to exert its influence. The unguarded measures of the late administration alarmed the public mind. Men looked back to first principles, and began to awake from the delusion. They looked for aid to some patriots who, in disgust had left the scene where the principles of our revolution, the rights of man and the dictates of common sense had been outraged, and to others who by patience and irresistible argument, had kept alive the spirit of liberty. A Jefferson and a Madison were called from their retreat. Gallatin and other active friends of republicanism, were employed. Wisdom began to direct our public councils, prejudice began to vanish from the public mind, and patriotism was directed to its true object, public happiness. The repeal of arbitrary laws and of troublesome taxes, while our public debt was
diminished, and our treasury growing richer, public economy displayed without parsimony, anarchy no longer to be seen except in the clamours of a few of the desperate friends of good order. Such are the principles of that patriotism which secured our independence from foreign force and intrigue, and which has united our citizens in love to their country, and to a free rational government. Our government is become strong in the only legitimate way in which any government ought to be strong—not by a military force—not by enormous taxes—not by an extensive patronage of office, but by the love of the citizens to liberty and to their country."
DIED—This morning 7th December, at his lodgings at Mr. Stevens, Annapolis, PETER WOOD jun. Esq. one of the Delegates from Prince George's County.
By the HOUSE OF DELEGATES, December 7th, 1803.
Resolved, That the members of this General Assembly wear scarfs and bands during the remainder of this session in respect to the memory of Peter Wood, who died this day at the seat of Government, where he was attending in order to the discharge of his duty as a member of the House of Delegates from Prince George's County, and that the funeral Expenses be placed on the journal of accounts.
DECEMBER 8.
A letter having been received by the Speaker, requesting the members of the House to attend the funeral.
Resolved, That the members of this House will attend the funeral of Peter Wood, late a delegate from Prince George's County, at 4 o'clock this day; and that this House will adjourn at 2 o'clock to prepare for the procession which will move from the State House at the time proposed.
At 1-2 past 3 o'clock, the members met at the State House, agreeably to the above resolution, and having clothed themselves with scarfs and bands, moved on to Mr. STEVENS, where the corps was, and from thence to the Burying Ground of the City.
THE PROCESSION.
 Sexton,  Undertaker,  Clergy and Physician,  The Governor of the State,  The Council two and two,  President of the Senate,  Senators two and two,  PALL BEARERS,  Edward H. Vezey,  Dr. Milton,  Mr. Shradine,  Mr. Vachorn,  Mr. Calvert,  Col. Lyles. 
THE HEARSE CONTAINING THE CORPS
 MOURNERS,  Speaker of the House of Delegates,  Delegates two and two,  Clerks,  Door-Keepers,  Officers of Government and Citizens two and two. 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, December 29.
The House went into committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill, received from the Senate, to sell the General Greeney, and to make an addition to the Navy.
Dr. Eustis moved an additional section, allowing rations to half pay officers, subject to Navy orders, provided they are not employed on board of merchant vessels, or otherwise engaged in transacting their personal affairs. This motion was supported by Messrs. Eustis, Nicholson and Clay; and opposed by Messrs. Macon, Smilie, Gregg, and Claiborne; and on the question being taken, was agreed to—Ayes 52—Nays 44.
Mr. Macon moved to strike out the 2nd section of the bill which authorizes the President, in case the public exigency shall require it, to cause to be built or purchased two small vessels of war, appropriating therefor 50 000 dollars. This motion was supported by Messrs. Macon, Smilie, and Holland; and opposed by Messrs. S. L. Mitchell, Nicholson and Eustis.
Mr. Gregg moved that the committee should rise in order that leave should be refused them to sit again, and that the bill should be committed to a committee appointed on naval affairs, for the purpose of obtaining information.
The motion for the rising of the committee was carried—Ayes 52—Nays 42—The House then gave the committee leave to sit again—Ayes 48—Nays 45.
During the debate on the above subject, a message was received from the
Sense stating their final adherence to their amendments to the salary bill.
Mr. Randolph, from the Committee of Conference, on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendments of the Senate to the salary bill, made a report, concluding with a resolution "that this House adhere to their disagreement to the amendments of the Senate."
The House immediately took up the report.
Mr. Nicholson moved to adjourn—Motion lost.
Mr. Smilie moved to postpone the report till to-morrow—Motion lost—Ayes 17.
The question was then taken by yeas and nays on the report of the committee, and carried in the affirmative—Yeas 71. Nays 22.
The SALARY BILL is therefore lost.
Boston, Dec. 20.
Arrived on Tuesday last the ship Nabby at Portland from Liverpool. Capt. McLellan, the owner, last evening favored us with Liverpool papers to Nov. 10, received by her. The conquest of England had not been attempted at the time of her departure, but the papers are filled with paragraphs which show that the threatened visit from the French was daily expected. If the statements, very confidently made are to be credited, a sufficient number of boats were already prepared for the transportation of the gallic troops, and a large proportion of the soldiers, to be employed in the expedition of the coasts ready for embarkation. 170,000 are said to have been in the vicinity of Brest, designed against Ireland. Bonaparte was at Paris the 28th October.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 10. Extract of a letter from London, Nov. 8.
"The note of preparation on this side of the water has increased in a singular manner since my last: the hottest press for seamen ever known took place all down the river late on Monday evening, and of course a great number of men were taken; probably between the river and the Nore nearly 1000. It is further understood, that to carry the regulations lately agreed upon for resisting an invasion into the most active and immediate effect; the lords lieutenants of Counties have been ordered by his majesty's sign manual to take the most prompt measures for driving cattle, removing horses, corn, breaking up of roads, &c. The northern coast of this kingdom is to be strengthened without delay—a party of the artillery, escorting 6 field pieces, 6 curriole guns, 12 ammunition waggons, bread waggons &c. set out on Monday from Woolwich for Tynemouth and Hull, and another detachment is ready to follow them. In fact, a speedy and a terrible conflict is now looked for with confidence, and from the peculiar state of this country rather courted than otherwise."
"By Dutch papers it appears that the head quarters of the French and Batavian armies are fixed at Utrecht." Dispatches have been sent to Plymouth, to be forwarded with all possible expedition to Lord Nelson, in the Mediterranean. They are to be sent out by the Hussar, of 38 guns, captain Wilkinson. Government has received undoubted intelligence of the design of Bonaparte to attempt the landing of a considerable force in Egypt. The Hussar will it is said be followed by four ships of the line and some frigates, to reinforce our fleet in that quarter.
PARIS, October 15, 1803.
The minister of the exterior relations, to his excellency Mr. De Dayer, the envoy extraordinary, and minister plenipotentiary of Denmark.
SIR, The minister of the interior is charged with the execution of the decree of the 12th June, respecting neutral commerce with the French republic, during the actual existence of hostilities. I ought to have transmitted the notes which your excellency had addressed to me, relating to that decree; I did not receive the answer till a few days ago, which I hasten to communicate to you.
These communications import, that the decree cannot be absolutely revoked, but that the neutral powers will certainly be satisfied with the modifications which it has received.
For the purpose of making you acquainted with these modifications, I borrow the very terms of the minister of the interior.
"1. Iron and lumber from the north, and other articles which belong to maritime provisions, or which can come only from these countries, are admitted without exceptions, although they should not be accompanied with the certificate required by the decree aforesaid.
"2. The entry of a vessel really forced by stress of weather, or by other accidents into England, and which does not unload her cargo, nor take in a new one, shall not be a motive for her being ex-
cluded, except her cargo shall offer some other motive for suspicion.
"3. The returns of counter value prescribed by the 3d article of the decree, during their passage by land, concerning the precautions which transports made in that manner, in the case of exacting, are precautions which neither shall weigh on the captain, nor on the strange vessel, but solely on the owner, or French consignee.
"4. They admit into our ports, without any formality, all merchandizes, which carry with them a character, such as one cannot suppose to be coming from England or from her colonies—an exception is made for the productions of the North, the Levant and of the French colonies.
"5. Finally, the custom-house officers are authorised to receive as an equivalent, certificates of origin, delivered in form by the local authorities, when the republic has no commercial agent at the place of departure."
Receive, Sir, the assurance of my perfect consideration. (Signed) TALLEYRAND.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Mr. SMITH.
The public will be best informed through the medium of your paper, that the work commenced last summer on the Monocacy, is now completely finished, and that good navigation is now afforded from a distance of several miles beyond Frederick Town, down the Monocacy, to the Potomac, and thence to the city of Washington. The quantity of flour sent annually to Baltimore, from the country watered by the Monocacy, has been estimated at 50,000 bbls. the whole of which must now come to Washington and George Town, as soon as boats can be prepared, and they are preparing.
This operation on the Monocacy, by the Potomac company, is little less important than the erection of the locks at the Great fall. The navigation of more distant parts of the river, may often be interrupted by drought, but from the Monocacy to the tide, the navigation will be good for ten months in the year, for boats of ten tons, and we may expect from this operation, not only a great increase of our flour and grain trade, but demand vastly increased, for every foreign article we shall be able to supply.
It was always the opinion of general Washington, who better knew than any other man, the value and extent of the country, connected with the Potomac and its branches, and the easy communication which nature had provided by means of the Potomac, between the Atlantic and Western states, that a place on the Potomac above the head navigation for ships, was destined to be the grand emporium of North America. This opinion of his, has been considered visionary by superficial observers, and to those, whose interests it opposed—and it has even been questioned whether the city of Washington, because it had not in eight or ten years from its commencement, rivalled in trade, long established trading towns, could ever be commercial.
A Citizen of Columbia.
FOR SALE,
To be sold to the highest bidder at Stell's Hotel in the city of Washington, on Monday the 16th of January 1804, 680 acres of valuable LAND, upon the Eastern Branch opposite the City, and is bounded by the water from opposite the Navy Yard nearly up to the bridge. More than one half is in Wood and timber, none of which is more than a mile and quarter from the water. This land will be sold altogether or in lots to suit purchasers, and a credit given according to the quantity purchased. Those who wish to examine it, will apply to Mr. Weddin at the Ferry who will show it.
A. ADDISON.
Dec. 30—tawtj16
NOTICE.
AGREEABLY to a deed of trust from the late Mr. John Beall, the subscriber will offer for sale, by public auction, at Mr. Dougherty's in Bladensburg, on the Saturday the 21st of January next, at one o'clock.
All the right and title of Mr. Beall, to several tracts of land, conveyed by him for the benefit of his creditors. These lands are not more than a mile and a half from the town of Bladensburg, and contain about 240 acres, on which are a good dwelling house, a large barn & other useful houses. Also a few acres of valuable meadow. The land will be sold clear of dower—cash required for one third of the purchase money, and bonds with approved security, for the other two thirds, payable in one or two years, with the interest from the day of sale.
BEN. LOWNDES, Trustee.
Dec. 30—cptj21
FOUND
By a Negro man on the 29th inst. a double cased
Silver Watch—
The owner may have it again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to Mr. Stell near the capitol. Dec. 30—3
FOR SALE.
A Large two story Brick HOUSE nearly finished in North E street in the city of Washington occupied by Frederick Betz in which a great bargain will be given. For terms inquire of the printer. Dec. 30—5t
Sales at Auction.
WILL be sold, at the Navy Yard on Saturday next, sundry articles of Provision and slop clothing. JER. CONNER, Auc.
Dec. 30—8t
PROPOSAL
For carrying the United States mails on the following post roads will be received at the General post office in Washington city, until the 1st day of February next inclusive.
1. From Wilmington Delaware, by N. w Castle, St. Georgetown, Cantwell's bridge, Duck Creek, Dover and Frederica, to Milford; three times a week.
May 1, to November 1.
Leave Wilmington every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11 a m. and arrive at Dover the same day by 9 P. M. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 a m. and arrive at Milford by 10 a m. Returning—Leave Milford every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 2 p m. and arrive at Dover by 8 p m. Leave Dover every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a m. and arrive at Wilmington by 9 p m.
November 1, to May 1.
Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m. and arrive at Dover by 6 p m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 a m. and arrive at Milford by 11 a m. Returning—Leave Milford every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 1 p m. and arrive at Dover by 7 p m. Leave Dover every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 5 a m. and arrive at Wilmington the same day by 6 p m.
2. From Milford by Georgetown, Trap, Snowhill, Hornptown and Dummund, to Northampton c. h. once a week. Leave Milford every Tuesday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m and at Northampton c. h. the next Friday by 6 p m. Returning—Leave Northampton c. h. every Saturday at 6 a m. and arrive at Georgetown on Monday by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown on Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Milford by 11 a m.
3. From Wilmington by Christiana bridge, Middletown, Warwick, Sassafras and Georgetown, to Chestertown twice a week.
Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 8 p m.
4. From Chestertown by Churchhill, Centreville, Queenston and Kent Island to Annapolis twice a week.
Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 a m arrive at Centreville by 10 a m and arrive at Annapolis same day by 8 p m. Returning—Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Friday at 5 a m arrive at Centreville by 9 p m. leave Centreville at 3 p m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m.
5. From Centreville to Easton twice a week.
Leave Centreville every Wednesday and Saturday at noon and arrive at Easton by 7 p m. Leave Easton every Tuesday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Centreville by 1 p m.
6. From Romney by Springfield, Frankfort and Grafton to Cumberland once a week.
Leave Romney every Tuesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Cumberland by 6 p m. Leave Cumberland every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Romney by 6 p m.
7. From Fauquier c. h. by Acquia to King George c. h. once in two weeks. George c. h. on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave King George c. h. every other Wednesday at 6 a m, and arrive at Fauquier c. h. on Thursday by 6 p m.
8. From Tappahannock to Richmond c. h. once a week.
Leave Richmond c. h. every Thursday noon, and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p m.
Leave Tappahannock every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Richmond c. h. by noon.
9. From Inglesville by Tazewell c. h. or Jeffersonville, Russell c. h. and Lee c. h. to Cumberland Gap once in two weeks.
Leave Inglesville every other Tuesday at 5 a m, and arrive at Cumberland Gap the next Saturday by 3 p m. Leave Cumberland Gap at 4 p m, and arrive at Inglesville the next Thursday by 6 p m.
10. From Suffolk by Everett's Bridge, Gutes c. h. Edenton, Lee's Mills, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern twice a week.