The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-11-23 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
DCXLV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
LEGISLATURE OF NEW-YORK.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
Thursday, November 8, 1804.
The house then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the draft of an address to the governor, and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Van Nels, from the said committee, reported, that in proceeding on the said draft, and after the same had been read in the committee, the following clause thereof was again read, to wit:
"It is with great pleasure that we are officially informed of the ratification of the amendment proposed during the last session of Congress to the second article of the constitution of the United States, so altering the mode of voting for President and Vice-President as more certainly to express their public voice, and essentially to prevent a repetition of the scene exhibited at the last election of those officers."
That Mr. Kirkland made a motion, that the committee should agree to accept a substitute for the said clause in the words following, to wit:
"We sincerely wish that the late amendment of the constitution of the United States, altering the mode of voting for President and Vice-President of the United States, may be found on experiment to afford all the benefits which its most sanguine friends have anticipated, without producing any of those evils which the opposers of the amendment have predicted."
That debates were had thereon, and the question having been put, whether the committee would agree to the said motion, it passed in the Negative—Yeas 77, Nays 12.
Friday, November 9.
The address in answer to the speech of his excellency the governor being engrossed, was read, and is in the words following, to wit:
To his Excellency Morgan Lewis, Esq. Governor of the state of New-York.
SIR, At the opening of a session so interesting, we avail ourselves of the first opportunity to congratulate your excellency on your election to the chief magistracy. We are duly sensible of the high trust committed to us by the constitution of the general government, the act of Congress, and that of the legislature of this state, relative to the appointment of electors of President and Vice-President of the U. States.
In the execution of this important duty, we shall endeavour to select such characters as will promote the true interests of our common country, and to make adequate provision in case of the absence of an elector.
It is with great pleasure that we are officially informed of the ratification of the amendment proposed, during the last session of Congress, to the second article of the constitution of the United States, so altering the mode of voting for President and Vice-President as more certainly to express the public voice, and to prevent a repetition of the scene exhibited at the last election of those officers.
The resolutions of the legislature of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, laid before us by your excellency, having for their object an amendment to the constitution of the United States, shall receive that respectful consideration to which a proposition from a sister state is justly entitled.
The filling of the vacancy in the Senate of the United States shall engage our early attention.
The destruction of part of the state prison by fire, is a circumstance much regretted. The conduct of the inspectors, in immediately repairing the damage sustained, on their individual credit, appears to have been warranted by the necessity of the case, and it is confidently hoped that an institution, so honorable to the justice and humanity of the government, will continue to enjoy the patronage of the legislature.
The amelioration of the criminal code, recommended in your excellency's address, is a subject which claims our deliberate consideration.
The accurate definition and classification of offences, and the apportionment of punishment to crime, is a work worthy of the statesman and the philanthropist.
Your excellency's long experience in the administration of justice, has enabled you to point out the defects of the present system, and to afford us much valuable information to assist our deliberations.
The defence of our principal seaport, and the encouragement of literature, are objects of the first magnitude. We agree with your excellency, that in a government relying on public opinion, and deriving its chief support from the affections of the people, religion and morality cannot be too sedulously inculcated; that to them, science is a handmaid, ignorance the worst of enemies, and that therefore literary information should be placed in the reach of every description of citizens.
We join with your excellency in our fervent acknowledgments to a beneficent God, for the large portion of national prosperity with which we continue to bless us; and permit us to assure your excellency of our best endeavours to add to the general mass of happiness.
Ordered, That Mr. Speaker subscribe the said address in behalf of this house.
IN SENATE.
Friday, November 9. 1804.
The engrossed answer to his Excellency the Governor's Speech was read and agreed to by the Senate.
To his Excellency MORGAN LEWIS, Esq. Governor of the state of New-York.
SIR, We avail ourselves of this first opportunity of congratulating your Excellency on your election to the chief magistracy of this state, and of expressing our sincere wishes and full confidence, that your administration may conduce to the honour and happiness of our fellow citizens.
The appointment of electors to choose a President and Vice-President of the United States, is a duty of the highest importance, which we shall endeavour to perform with a scrupulous attention to the description of characters you have so correctly and properly delineated and recommended.
And we shall also make the necessary provision for the contingency of the absence of electors from the meeting enjoined by law, for voting at future elections for President and Vice President.
Being fully convinced of the utility of a full and able representation of this state in the Senate of the United States, the filling the vacancy occasioned by General Armstrong's mission to France, will be among the first objects to engage our attention.
We warmly participate in the pleasure which is afforded by the amendment of the constitution of the United States which we trust will in future prevent any disagreeable consequences in the election of those officers.
The resolutions of the two houses of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, recommending an alteration of the third clause of the second section of the first article of the constitution of the United States, will, during the present session, receive that deliberate and respectful consideration, which a proposition from such high authority deserves.
The other interesting matters referred to in your Excellency's speech, as they justly merit, they shall receive, our mature consideration and dispassionate examination.
Uniting cordially with your Excellency, in grateful acknowledgments to the Almighty, for the national prosperity with which our country is blessed, permit us to add our assurance, that we will readily support every measure which may appear to us calculated to ensure and advance the welfare and happiness of our fellow citizens.
By order of the Senate, JNO. BROOME, President. Senate Chamber, Nov. 9, 1804.
ANSWER.
GENTLEMEN,
Accept my warmest acknowledgments for your polite congratulations on my election to the chief magistracy of the state. Aided by your councils, and seconded by your endeavors, which, I am confident will not be withheld as long as they shall be merited, I shall not despair of accomplishing the great ends for which my fellow-citizens have honored me with my present station.
That you attach the same ideas of importance to the various objects recommended to your consideration that they impress on my mind, confirms me in my opinion that I had not mistaken their true character; and the assurances you give of affording them a dispassionate examination, is the sure pledge of a happy result.
That the advancement of the public weal, will be the sole object of your
exertions, and that your session will terminate honorably to yourselves and advantageously to your country, are events I look forward to with unshaken confidence.
MOR'N LEWIS!
From the London Morning Chronicle.
CONTINENTAL CO-OPERATION.
Nothing can more strongly characterize the unprecedented state of this country, and the singular nature of the present war, than the varying, contradictory, and absurd rumors respecting the intentions of some of the continental powers. They prove how much men feel, when they affect to deny, how little has hitherto been done to produce any impression upon the enemy, or to obtain any purpose for which we went to war. Whether the object of the contest was the reparation of an injury, the maintaining a right, or the establishment of security against extravagant ambition, it is admitted in fact, if not in words, by the ministerial writers, that nothing has yet been done by those who have wielded the strength and directed the efforts of Great Britain, to secure any one of those points. It indeed affords some novelty of matter, some change in the languid uniformity of a defensive system, to turn our attention even to Sweden and Russia for the hope of vigorous efforts, for the chance of reducing the power of France, and raising the security of our empire on the weakness of our enemy, instead of the precarious foundation of parchment treaties. People cannot deceive themselves any longer into the belief that the colonel and his mass of ministers will do any thing to advance the object and to accelerate the conclusion of a glorious war. No, no, that is a delusion too gross for the dullest and the most bigotted partisan. Sickening hope is contented with any change of its diet, and now it is to feed on the expectation that Sweden and Russia are to overturn the throne of the Emperor of the French, and reassert the rights of Europe! But how can wise men lull themselves with such reveries?
Every day's experience must satisfy the intelligent and reflecting politician, of the entire want of system with which our affairs, particularly in regard to foreign relations, have been conducted. To live from day to day with our eyes completely shut to the future, may be flattering and delightful, while no accident disturbs the thoughtless enjoyment of the hour, because it excludes every thing that shall excite wile fear and prudent precaution. The castle of indolence is indeed for a while a pleasant habitation. But those, who, as public or as private men, live from day to day, will find in the end that they have spent their time without gaining any solid establishment of life. Nor is that the worst, for the moment in which provision should have been made for the future is lost, and every adverse event finds us unprepared. It certainly is a wonderful thing, that those who admitted that their peace at Amiens was a peace of experiment, and that the state of the continent was "unsatisfactory," did no thing whatever that might contribute to our safety, or to our strength at home or abroad. Another contest, therefore, came upon us wholly unprepared for it. We protested to wage war against the ambition of France, and had made no provision for alliance and co-operation. There was no system whatever in our conduct; and having formed no plan, we have been forced to calculate upon accident. We at first affected to despise the continent. Mr. Pitt's methods phantastically exulted that we were not like other nations of the continent, that we were two hands for them. Now people look to the continent, and the bleakness of it too, for a ray of hope. The northern powers will be quite honest enough to receive our money, and the methods in the Russian trade will have no objection to the benefit of the exchange in remitting it.
It is quite melancholy to see people thus putting their country and its honour upon the hazard of their foolish expectations. They flatter themselves rather than that the insolence, the cruelty, the vices of our enemy will fight for us, than that it will be necessary to fight for ourselves.
If there had been any thing concerted in our measures, any thing of foresight in the views of government, would not our ministers have laboured to form and to direct against France a confederacy, upon principles calculated to promote the independence of Europe, in
stead of merely trusting that we shall obtain a co-operation from the momentary resentment of a court which acts upon principles which it must be extremely difficult for this country to support.
Has any circumstance indicated the slightest disposition of Russia to enter into a contest with France, on views of a common cause for Europe or for us? Does she enter into the war as the ally of England, unjustly attacked and dangerously menaced? Has she said, that the contest between England & France, if it was to involve the destruction of England, was one in which no great European power could be indifferent?
Had she declared, as the powers of the continent, had we stood well with them, ought to have declared, that she would not suffer the existence of England to be brought into question; our government ought, and might have produced such a feeling, towards this country, in the principal states of Europe, as would have made it dangerous for France to avow the intention of extinguishing England, almost forever: for undoubtedly, no event could be more fatal to every other nation in the civilized world. The rest of Europe, however, thinking us in no danger, or careless to our fate, have left us to ourselves, till the petulance of a writer in a newspaper, it seems, is to procure us the support of Sweden and Russia.
It is undeniable that any symptom of hostility to France, which has arisen, has arisen on grounds peculiar to Russia and to Sweden, and there is not the shadow of proof that they would make a common cause for the independence of Europe, or strenuous efforts for England as an ally. There is, at present, no common principle of action between this country and those powers, and their efforts, if they act at all, must be disconnected, partial and inefficient.
We have said that there can be no steady, and no effectual effort made for Europe, on the grand principles of the common interest of Europe and a balance of power by Sweden and Russia—in order to act with decisive effect against France, on the continent, those great continental powers, that from position and from interest are a counterpoise to France, should be brought into action. Great as Russia is, she can only be an auxiliary against France, because she has no point of contact with France. She cannot go to fight France, till she goes as an auxiliary of Russia or of Austria, in whose dominions she would be sure of assistance, resources or retreat.
She has never acted in the west of Europe, but in that manner—she was the ally of Austria against Prussia, in the seven years war, and then a defeat or severe battle, dipp'd of her army for a whole campaign, or as the ally of Austria against France, when one defeat annihilated their aims for the campaign, and in its consequences estranged her altogether from the cause. In what other character can she act now? Can she go alone to meet the armies? It is ridiculous to talk of it.
No withstanding the pompous enumeration of the Russian forces, (in the manner of that brilliant and solid statesman Lord Castlereagh,) in which they are rated as above 600,000 we have no hesitation in asserting, that no such plan of attack is even in contemplation at St. Petersburg. It would be frantic in the highest degree, and indeed is attended with so many various difficulties, that it may fairly be accounted impracticable. As to Sweden, her acting or not acting, her nominal war or nominal peace, will produce nearly the same effect to change or improve the state of Europe.
In order to make any impression on France, and to avoid the pernicious consequences of consolidating her power, by partial, ill-concerted attempts to reduce it, no continental schemes should be thought of without Austria or Prussia. Of the latter there is no hope. The former seems altogether disinclined, at the present moment to act, and this proves her policy to be pacific, the more strongly that an opportunity of obtaining the co-operation of Russia now seems to have occurred. But, from this disinclination, it is justly inferred that Austria does not depend on a steady co-operation and effectual support from Russia on the continent.
The state of disunion, jealousy and rivalry, so manifest in the conduct of the continental courts towards each other, is indeed deplorable, and seems to cut off all hopes of limiting a power like France, the policy of which is ascendancy, dominion and aggrandizement. But, if the power of France is to be
limited on the continent, it can only be done by a continental war, in which the principal neighbours of France shall take the lead, and it must be conducted on some principal common to all. Hitherto, notwithstanding the motive of union, they have suspected one another as much as they have suspected Bonaparte, and they will continue to do so till their petty interests and petty passions are restrained by the ascendancy of a genius, like that which in a former war made an army consisting of thirty different nations act as one man, and turned the counsels of so many different courts into one direction, as much as if they had been the deliberations of a single minister.
These reflections would be unnecessary, were it not evident that the pains of government to draw public attention to vain, crude and impertinent schemes of continental operations, might deceive us with regard to our real situation and prospects. Ministers are conscious that they themselves have done nothing, and cannot even claim any merit from the turn which Russian politics have taken. The event will show that they are incapable of drawing any advantage from it.
REPORT
Of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was referred, on the twelfth instant, the petition of the President and Directors of the New York and Duchess County Slate Companies, in behalf of themselves and their associates.
REPORT,
The committee of Commerce and Manufactures respectfully submit their report on the memorial of the President and Directors of the New York Slate Companies.
TWO associations of individuals in the state of New York were formed, one in the year 1800, and the other in 1803, for the purpose of exploring and opening quarries of slate within Duchess county in the said state. After expending considerable capital, they state that they have been successful in finding slates of an excellent quality.—Th's they have brought to market in great quantity, and offer for sale at a reduced price of fifty per cent. They alledge that they are capable of supplying the whole domestic demand for this useful article of building, and could easily furnish slates of various sizes and thickness, for exportation. But they complain of the rivalry and competition of the importers of slates from foreign countries; who, by means of superior numbers and capitals, can without sensible inconvenience submit to temporary losses, under full the petitioners, and interrupt the regular course of their domestic industry. For the sake of preventing these discouraging embarrassments, they solicit an increase of import on the importation of slates from foreign parts.
In the preamble to the act "making further provision for the payment of the debts of the United States," passed August 10th, 1790, it is declared that duties were laid on goods, wares, and merchandise imported, for the discharge of the debts of the United States, AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF MANUFACTURES. By the full section of that act, slate was charged with a duty of 10 per cent. ad valorem. Afterwards by the act, "for raising a further sum of money for the protection of the frontiers, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed May 2d, 1792, an additional 2 1/2 per cent. was added; but this ceased at the end of two years by its own limitation. Then again an additional five per cent. ad valorem was laid upon imported slate, by the first section of the "act for laying additional duties on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States," passed June 7th, 1794.
A further import of 2 1/2 per cent. was laid by the first section of the "act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," passed March 25th 1804, upon all goods, wares, and merchandise chargeable with an ad valorem duty. Slate comes within this class of articles. The money collected goes to "the Mediterranean fund;" and this additional 2 1/2 per cent. will not be discontinued until three months after a ratification of a treaty of peace with Tripoli.
Hence it appears that the existing duties on slate, imported from foreign ports, amount to 17 1/2 per cent. if imported in ships or vessels of the United States; and computing the 10 per cent.

additional, amount to 19 1-4 per cent. upon all state imported in violation of the United States. When to these are added freight, commission, insurance, and the other heavy charges on such a bulky article, it would seem that a sufficient protecting duty was already imposed to encourage this species of domestic manufacture. The committee are inclined to think it would be impolitic to increase the import to a prohibitory amount. The committee cannot forbear to express a sentiment of pleasure on this discovery of an inexhaustible quantity of an incombustible material for covering buildings. The increasing scarcity of timber, and the prevailing custom of constructing fire proof houses, added to the more excellent, it may be said unequalled, quality and abundance of the slate of New York, may be expected in a short time to accomplish the wish of the petitioners, and give the home made slate a complete ascendancy in the market. While therefore they rejoice at the detection of this new resource of their country and of its proportionably increased independence, they forbear to recommend any augmentation of import upon its introduction from abroad. On the whole, it is the opinion of the committee, that any additional duty upon imported slate, would at this time be inexpedient.
From the Exrs of Nov. 14. "Old Massachusetts' hundred hills" "Awake, and chaunt the matin lay—" "A realm's acclaim the welkin fills." To hail the dawn of FREEDOM's day!
THE ELECTION. "There is more joy over one sinner that repenteth; than over ninety-nine just, that need no repentance." With cordial congratulations on the glorious result of the late important election, we salute our republican friends in every part of the union. The return of Massachusetts to the principles of republicanism, forms an era in her history, on which patriotism will delight to dwell, with a holy rapture, and which fashion has already begun to lament, with all the agony of disappointed ambition. The issue of the late election will be quoted as the most illustrious triumph of Republican energy over "powers and principalities" wealth, influence and hypocrisy. By their own confession, the minions of false federalism concentrated all their forces, on this interesting occasion. It was not a skirmish between detached bodies. The whole force of either party was brought into the field. The defeat was total—the victory complete. In vain, did mercantile interest lavish the "airial aid" of corruption. In vain, did clerical hypocrisy pass round the cup of her abominations. In vain, did official influence into play her various weapons. The sleeping Sampsons of New England were roused. The mighty fabric of delusion was overthrown, and the mighty coalition of agents, office-seekers, 'nobles' and clergymen, who had reared it, viewed in its fall the prostration of their last-dost hopes.
But, to insult the fallen is not the part of a republican. We would leave the vanquished to their own reflections. Every class of them will find useful matter for meditation. The interested may see the fallacy of highly-raised expectation. The ambitious may learn humility, the sanguine, patience;—and the pious, while they adore the just dispensation of Providence, which has counteracted the schemes of delusion and established the cause of truth, may be taught the hard lesson of resignation. Yet though we wish not the exultation of an insulting triumph, we may be permitted with glad and grateful hearts to 'join the thousands and the tens of thousands,' of republican patriots, who through the altar of their country's freedom.
That the victory we have obtained is complete, and the advantages resulting from it solid and substantial, will not be contested. Although returns have not been received from all the towns in the state, yet the whole force of federalism has been canvassed; and unless in the remaining towns, a more wonderful change has been experienced, against the republican cause, than has been seen in its favor, in the rest of the state, the remainder of the detail will but enhance the republican majority. That every nerve was exerted by the opposition, at this time, they themselves have acknowledged; and it is not the least, among the causes of congratulation that they have been defeated, by the operation of a measure, which they had projected to render the suffrages of republicans unavailing, and to ensure to themselves a successful issue. They have been defeated on their own ground. They have fallen into the pit, which they have dug, to entrap their opponents. In the confidence of security, in the boastful certainty of superior numbers, they calculated on a general ticket as a sure scheme to "let the whole strength of Massachusetts array against Virginia." They have been disappointed. Their disorganizing pamphlets, the mad motion of Ely, and all their other measures to create dissention between the states, have
terminated in their own disgrace, and served merely to open the eyes of their deluded followers. They have managed with madness—they have sealed the death warrant of their political influence. By the rashness of the garrison, we have carried the very citadel of federalism. Yet, it is no time for republicans to remit their exertions. The victory is final, if properly improved. But, if it merely produces a lazy confidence, an indolent security, if like Hannibal in Italy, we are put off our guard by the effects of conquest, like him we shall have to regret, that success has been our ruin.
We continue to republish the returns of April, together with those of the present election, that our readers may judge of the rapid increase of just politics.—It will be truly said of the citizens of this state. "The charm dissolves apace: "And as the morning steals upon the night, "Melting the darkness, so their rising senses "Begin to chase the ignorant fumes "That mantle their clearer reason."
REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS. Chosen. Suffolk; Josiah Quincy vice William Eustis. Plymouth; JOSEPH BARKER vice Nahum Mitchell. North Essex; Jeremiah Nelson vice Mr. Cutler. South-Hampshire; Wm. Ely vice Thomas Dewitt. Berkshire; BARNABAS BIDWELL vice SIMON LARNED. Lincoln, &c. district; ORGARD COOK vice Samuel Thacher.
RE-ELECTED.—Middlesex; JOSEPH BRADLEY VARNUM. Bristol; PHANUEL BISHOP. York; RICHARD CUTTS. South-Essex; JACOB CROWNINSHIELD. Norfolk; EBENEZER SEAVER. Cumberland; Jeremiah Wadsworth. North Hampshire; Samuel Taggart. North Worcester; William Steadman.
With respect to the election of Mr. Hastings, in Worcester South district, we are yet in doubt. If, however, oral accounts are correct from New-Braintree, Western, Uxbridge, and Douglas, and if the vote for representative comport with these for electors, it is probable he is rechosen by a majority not exceeding ten votes. It is impossible to determine whether the scattering votes will affect the choice. We did not last week recollect the federal town of Southboro', as belonging to this district. Otherwise Mr. Bangs would have had a majority, as we expected.
We have yet to hear from Barnstable and Kennebec districts. In the first of these districts, Mr. Green, a republican, is in all probability elected in the place of Mr. Williams, a federalist—in the last, Mr. Chandler, republican, in the room of Mr. Bruce. It is, therefore almost morally certain, that instead of Ten federalists and Seven republicans, Massachusetts will send to the Ninth Congress TEN friends to peace, order, economy, and freedom, and SEVEN advocates for the dissolution of the Union.
* Those in capitals are republican; those in italics, federal.
PARIS, Sept. 11. An agreement is at least concluded highly advantageous, to the Holy See. It is said, that France has not only guaranteed the temporal authority of the Pope, and the integrity of the present Papal territory, but promised indemnities for the loss of the Comtat Venaissin in France, and for the legacies of Ravenna, Bologna, &c. in Italy. In return his holiness will pass six months in France, and during that period, perform the ceremony of the emperor's coronation and lay the final hand to annihilate that schism, which, notwithstanding the concordat, continues to trouble the Gallican church. The pope will be accompanied by 12 cardinals, and immediately after the emperor's coronation, a council of the Roman Catholic church will be convoked, at which, not only the French prelates will assist, but a certain number will be ordered from the See of Italy and Germany. Some say that this council will assemble at Paris, others at Lyons; we are, however, certain that this last city is the place chosen by Pius VII to regulate the affairs of the Roman Catholic church.
Le Gazette de France. They write from Marseilles, that Blanchard and his wife intended to ascend into the air in a carriage drawn by three balloons.
The following are copies of letters passed between the chief judge Regnier and madame Moreau.
The chief judge and minister of the police to Mr. Victor Moreau. PARIS, June 21.
"In allowing you, Sir, the liberty to retire to the United States of America, as you have requested, it is the intention of his majesty the emperor, that you are not to return to France without having first obtained an express permission for that purpose."
"M. Henry who will deliver you this letter has instructions to bring me back an answer from you conformable to the intentions of his majesty." Signed, "REGNIER."
Barcelona, July 7. "Sir, "My husband being too much indisposed to be capable of writing, desires me to inform your Excellency, that Mr. Henry has delivered your letter to him. I must add, that it was myself only, who requested that his Majesty would allow us to quit our country, and that my husband did nothing more than to submit to the determination which had been taken respecting him; but he was far from expecting that the duration of his exile was to be indefinite."
"As our return to France is made to depend upon the Emperor's pleasure alone, I am in hopes that it will be much sooner than I had reason to expect, &c."
WASHINGTON CITY. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23.
The President has nominated JAMES BOWDOIN, of Massachusetts, Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Madrid; and we understand that the Senate have confirmed the nomination.
Correct information from the state of OHIO advises that Major M c Arthur, the republican candidate for representative to Congress, is elected by a vast majority, exceeding five to one, over Mr. Langham.
Messrs. M c Alie, Goforth, and Prichard, unequivocal republicans, are chosen Electors by a vote almost unanimous.
Misrepresentation has recently taken the liberty of questioning the republican character of the politics of Ohio. To dispel all doubt on this point, we state that but one member in thirty of the representatives is federal.
A letter, dated Tellico, October 25th, states that the day preceding, the Convention held at that place with the Cherokees had broken up; and that the Commissioners could only obtain a small tract of land on the side of Geor g ia, that which is commonly called Wolfords Settlement—Little doubt, however, is represented, to be entertained of all the land asked for being obtained in the spring.
Died—At New-Orleans, Captain Aaron Gregg.
Massachusetts Election. The Boston Centinel gives the following as the votes of 386 towns, out of 460, for the electoral ticket. Republican 24793 Federal 21415 Majority 3378 And declares Mr. Hastings elected a representative. The Democrat states the ascertainment republican majority to be above 4000.
The House of Assembly of New-Jersey have rejected, 25 to 14, the amendment proposed by Massachusetts to the Federal Constitution.
The Amherst paper gives the votes of fifty six towns in New Hampshire for the ticket of Electors; of which 3,628 are for the Federal ticket, 3,290 for the Republican.
Congressional Register. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21.
A memorial and petition from the trustees of New Jersey College, praying the relinquishment of duties on books lately imported for the use of that institution, to the amount of 415 dollars 62 cents, referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Speaker laid before the house a letter and Report from the Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the act of Congress establishing the Treasury department, the same was ordered to be printed, and referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
The engrossed resolution authorizing the President to appoint an agent, who shall be instructed to collect all the material information respecting the actual condition, occupancy and title of the Lead Mines in Louisiana, was upon its third reading.
Mr. Lucas entertained a doubt as to the propriety of this measure, indeed the Gentleman from New York (Dr. Mitchell) seemed to admit that it was superfluous. For he had laid that the President under proper authority had already appointed agents to explore generally the territory of Louisiana, that they had been some time engaged in that service at the Missouri, Arkansas, Red river and about Detroit, and indeed Major Lewis had been some time at St. Louis, a post in the neighbourhood of these very Lead Mines, and from his known en-
terprise and minute enquiries, there was good reason for believing that the subject, which was the object of the proposed Resolution, would be narrated in his general report of discoveries.—But in addition to this expectation, the document accompanying the President's Message shed considerable light, the information as to the condition of the Lead Mines, their number, names and value were explained, and as he had heard no Gentleman suggest a doubt as to the accuracy of the narrative, he was inclined to give it full credit from the general character of the Gentleman who made the communication and the particular knowledge he must necessarily have acquired by a long residence in the country. From this view of the subject he was compelled to acknowledge that he had altered his idea of the Resolution and could not now vote in its favor.
Dr. Mitchell had hoped that the Gentleman from Pennsylvania after the explanation of yesterday would consent to the Resolution, he would now add but a few explanatory words. The object of the Resolution was simply to appoint an agent to enquire into the occupancy and titles of the present holders and claimants; this required a civilian, versed in the municipal laws of the nations who had heretofore held that territory, not a natural Historian or Mineralogist, one who was acquainted with the art of mining or smelting and testing ores.—Neither did the Doctor believe it would be necessary to send the agent to the mines themselves, but to the place where the deeds and conveyances, constituting the title papers of the proprietors or pretended Claimants are recorded or preserved;—whether these were at New Orleans or what other place, he did not know.—As to the expense it was not likely to exceed 1000 or 2000 dollars even if the agent was sent from this City, but he imagined if the business could be as well conducted by the appointment of an agent in Louisiana the President would instruct the Governor how to act; it might be seen too from the words of the Resolution that it was a mere temporary employment, not likely to be of longer duration than 3 or 4 months, for the report is instructed to be made before the next meeting of Congress.
The D r concluded, that if Mr. L. would reconcile himself to vote for the present motion upon this explanation, and he should hereafter desire a more extensive examination into the actual circumstances of the newly acquired territory, he might rely upon his earnest co-operation.
Mr. Lucas observed in reply, that Louisiana had been held alternately by three or four nations: each of which in sequence had granted titles to more or less of the lands in question.—An examination into those titles would at this time excite a high degree of sensibility among the inhabitants, who, he thought, ought in their youthful state to be treated by Congress with tenderness and delicacy. The titles were various—Some derived from the governors of the country, some from commanders of posts—Many of the latter he believed might be considered by the agent illegal; especially as he had learned that the commander of St. Louis, in N. Louisiana, held paramount authority over the subordinate posts, and that without his approbation the lands so granted would not be allowed; yet these persons who held under such titles, and by occupancy and improvement consider themselves the bona fide proprietors of the lands. He feared that the enquiry intended by the resolution might create great dissatisfaction, while a postponement for the present could do no possible evil.
Mr. Newton said, if Mr. L. had made a correct statement of the condition in which the titles in that country really stood, and he had no reason to doubt it, it would operate as the strongest reason on his mind to pass the resolution: Though it would be perceived that the agency to be given on the present occasion extended no farther than to the lead mines. The gentleman, Mr. L. had yesterday mistaken his friend's, Dr. Mitchell, object, supposing a general agency was intended to be raised—He had mistaken him agaid to-day, by thinking the agent was to go into the territory of Louisiana to decide upon the titles, he might have an opportunity of examining—This was not the case—He was merely to enquire into the actual condition of the lead mines, the occupancy and title, for the information of Congress. We are not going to send a board of commissioners, or a judiciary establishment, for the purpose of hearing and determining upon the claims set up, but to procure for ourselves that information which will enable the government to decide, without their instrumentality. If the gentleman, Mr. L. views the subject in this point of light, he will find it freed from his objection.
The question was now put, and the resolution passed, 74 members voting in its favour.—It was thereupon ordered to be transmitted to the Senate for concurrence.
The cession act of N. Carolina was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Lattimore presented some depositions from the N. towns, relative to their town bonds—Referred to a committee on that subject.
On motion of Mr. M c Clay, the house went into a committee of the whole on the Alexandria Marine and Fire Insurance Company.
Mr. VARNUM in the chair. Some alteration in the phraseology being contended for, the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again.
A message from the Senate, informing they had concurred in the resolution for a joint committee of enrollment, and they had appointed Mr. A. Moore on their part.
A petition from the inhabitants on Monongahela, praying the establishment of a road through that country—Referred to the committee on roads, for connecting the waters of the Atlantic and Ohio.
Mr. Rhea (of Tennessee) moved a resolution for the establishment of an office for exhibiting and recording deeds and papers relating to grants of land in Louisiana; whether made by France, Spain or Great-Britain, to be entered in the original language, with an American translation of the same. Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. J. Randolph reported from the committee of ways and means, who were instructed on the 19th instant to enquire into the expediency of exempting books and philosophical apparatus, imported for seminaries of learning, from the payment of import. That by the existing laws, philosophical apparatus, imported for such purpose, was free of duty.—But that books so imported ought not to be exempted from import. Referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Adjourned. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22.
Mr. Lewis presented a memorial from the Washington building company, referring to a former memorial praying to be incorporated for the purpose of improving and ornamenting the metropolis of the union, and to insure buildings from fire; referred to a committee of three who may report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. M c Clay presented a petition from sundry citizens of Georgetown, stating that the channel of the Potomac was considerably obstructed below Mason's island by a mud bank recently formed which did not allow more than thirteen & fourteen feet water; a few years back it was of eighteen feet draft passed the same safely; and praying to be allowed to raise a tax not exceeding one per cent on the real estate of the inhabitants, to be applied in erecting a causeway from the island to the Virginia shore which they conceive would effectually cure the evil, they intended to obtain the consent of the owner of the land and the proprietors of the Virginia shore, who are the only persons that can possibly be injured by the work contemplated to be erected. Referred to the last mentioned committee.
Dr. Mitchell called the attention of the house for a few moments while he explained a circumstance particularly interesting to the sailors of the United States. The 8th section of the act regulating the merchant service, &c. contained a regulation that vessels of 150 tons or upwards whose crews consist of ten men, should be obliged to carry a medicine chest. But the most dangerous part of our commerce to the health of seamen, was that to the West-Indies, and it is well known the vessel is engaged in that trade are under 150 tons, of course the care of the health of such seamen was entirely under the discretion of the merchant and captains, and however distressing it might be yet the fact was so, that we left one tenth of our sailors, nay he believed one eighth in that particular trade.
It was calculated that one sixth of our seamen are in an incipient state of a disease liable to break out on the passage when they enter on board, of course all vessels ought to make a cautionary provision against the probable consequences. The danger of voyages to the West Indies and other places, was so great as to preclude the Youth of the middle states generally from engaging in a Maritime life, and the deficiency was generally made up of foreign seamen, two fifths of the crews from those Ports, indeed he believed three fifths, were composed of English, Irish, and Scotch, some of whom were naturalized, but others of them continue to obtain protections without this probationary step, and perhaps it is owing in some degree to this circumstance that we are involved in every War they wage in these everlasting disputes with Britain. While he would take effectual care of the health of the seamen at sea, he would throw it out for consideration whether the medicine chest ought to be at the expense of the merchant or seamen: it will be recollected that Seamen pay 20 cents a voyage hospital money to form a fund for their assistance in sickness on shore—he did not understand why they should not contribute to their own safety as least the Captain generally performing the part of the Physician in the latter case, as the hospital Physicians did in that

first mentioned. He moved the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures to enquire into the propriety of altering the law on this point, which was agreed to, and they may report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dawson reported from the Committee appointed for forming a Rule of the House, respecting the mode of appointing Chairmen to the standing and select Committees. The principle was that the member first named by the Speaker should be Chairman, but in case of absence or being excused by the House, the majority of the Committee should choose one of the Members, Chairman in his stead.
Mr. R. Griswold wished to amend the resolution so that in the case of the excuse or absence of the first named member, the next on the list be the chairman, and in like manner the senior member be the chairman when the others are absent or excused—believing that this mode would provide for every case that could arise.
Mr. Dawson thought the committee were the best judges of who was the most proper member of their own body to preside as chairman in any event of the absence or excuse of the chairman appointed by the Speaker.
Mr. R. Griswold urged the adoption of a uniform system; the speaker appoints the chairman of the committee of the whole, of the standing committee, and the select committees. He thought the principle ought to go through.
Mr. Dana did not consider the subject of much importance, but after the excuse by the house of the chairman of the committee of claims, another member was appointed in his stead. The second gentleman on the list declined and the subsequent embarrassment arose. He stated what the Parliamentary rule was in his opinion, and wished a consistent rule to be fixed at this time in hopes the question might be set at rest.
Mr. Holmes wished to correct a part of the statement made by the gentleman who spoke last. He (Mr. H.) was the second person on the list of the committee of claims alluded to, but he did not decline the situation of Chairman; the fact is, it had never been offered to him, and as he had doubts himself whether he was entitled to the Chair, he called the committee together, and they confirmed his doubts, by deciding that he had not. He would have it understood that he did not decline, and further he would never shrink from a duty he was called upon to perform or aspire to a situation to which he was not regularly called.
Mr. Elmer admitted the Parliamentary rule laid down by (Mr. Dana) to be right—but he thought the Speaker merely nominated a Chairman to the Committee of the whole, under the pleasure of the House, who generally by their silence gave a tacit consent which constituted the appointment.
Mr. Holland intended to vote against the amendment, and then against the resolution, with a view of adopting a different principle, viz. that the standing committees be chosen by ballot, and after being met, they should choose their own chairman.
Mr. Elliott hoped the amendment would obtain, if it were only to prevent the motion threatened by Mr. Holland, but he doubted if the amendment was altogether so definite as might be wished, the words senior member might be applied as well to a gentleman's age as to his standing on the list of the committee.
Dr. Leib would prefer the amendment to the resolution as it stood, if for no other, yet for this one consideration—The committee for example, consists of seven members, the chairman being absent, the six remaining members are then to vote for another chairman. Suppose they divide three and three—there is no decision, and they are then placed on the spot we now stand, and the question is left exactly as we found it.
Mr. R. Griswold explained that the words in like manner, alluded to the seniority or order in which the members' names stood on the list of appointment.
Mr. Elmer had not adverted to the words in like manner when he was up, he therefore withdrew his opposition.
Mr. Sloan conceived there would be a consistency in another mode of appointment. The people appointed the House of Representatives, the House appointed the Speaker, and the Speaker or House may appoint their committees; why then not let the committees appoint their own chairman?
Mr. Gregg, after explaining what had heretofore been the practice, noticed the inconvenience of appointing the chairman of a committee chosen by ballot—and for the sake of regularity, would vote for the amendment.
The question on the amendment being taken, was lost, forty-five only voting for it, and fifty-six against it.
On the question to agree to the resolution, the house divided—Fifty in the affirmative, and fifty six in the negative; of course it also was lost.
Mr. Holland offered his motion that all committees shall choose their own chairman, and it shall be incumbent upon all persons so chosen to perform the duties of that function unless excused by the house. This motion lay one day on the table as a matter of course.
Mr. Nicholson reported a bill on the subject of preserving peace in the ports and harbors of the United States and in the waters under their jurisdiction; it was read a second time, ordered to be printed and referred to committee of the whole for to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the report on the subject of exempting college and university books went before a committee of the whole and was agreed to. Mr. Varnum from that committee reported the same to the House, and the House proceeding to consider the report.
On the motion of Mr. R. Griswold seconded by Mr. J. Randolph the farther consideration was made the order of the day for Monday.
A message from the Senate informing, that they had passed the Bill for making farther appropriation for carrying the British treaty into effect.
Gen. Moore presented a petition of Lieutenant Wm. Love of the 3d Virginia Regiment, praying to be allowed the Commutation of his half pay, as had been allowed to other officers of equal rank—he founds his Claim upon Right, and prays Congress to consider the same.
NEW CASTLE, Nov. 17. The following political Suits have been instituted since the late election, in the County of Kent, which shows that federal persecution is the order of the day for simply publishing the truth.
In the Court of Common Pleas for November term 1804. James Sykes, Esq. vs. Robert Aitken. Isaac Davis, vs. Robert Aitken. James Sykes, Esq. vs. John Freeman. Isaac Davis vs. John Freeman.
In the Supreme Court for October, 1804. Jesse Ford } Capeas Cafe, sheriff's vs. } returns Cepi Corpus; John G. Bruhn. } Appearance accepted.
Jesse Ford vs. James Tibbet. Same. James Sykes, Esq. } Capeas Cafe, sheriff's vs. } returns Cepi Corpus. John Hamm, Esq. }
October 23, 1804. On motion a rule to show cause why the Defendant shall not be discharged on Common Bail—Rule discharged and appearance accepted.
Isaac Davis } Same Rule. vs. John Hamm, Esq. }
EASTON, (Md.) November 13. ELECTION FOR ELECTOR. Yesterday came on the election for Elector of President and Vice-President of the United States, in this District—The following gentlemen were run:
  Republican. Col. Perry Spencer 144   Anti-Republican. Capt. Wm. Frazier 53   Republican majority, 86   The three other districts of the county we have not heard from—nor from Caroline, and the first election district of Dorchester county, but are in hopes col. Spencer has gained the election. 
The very great neglect on the part of republicans in this county in not attending to their elections, may justly be attributed to the cause of federal opposition.
NEW-ORLEANS, Oct. 17. Extract of a letter from Baton Rouge, October 8.
The troops destined to guard that part of Spanish quarter called Baton Rouge, which Kemper, the insurgent, wanted to lay waste, arrived here yesterday forenoon, at 3 o'clock, by a road which they had made from Pensacola. They consist of a detachment of 50 dragoons, one company of grenadiers, two companies of fusiliers, 20 artillery men, and two flying six pounders; (the governor and several officers had arrived the preceding Sunday with a part of the dragoons): twelve officers and cadets, among which are Messrs. de Maxent, commandant, de Rouffignac, capt. of dragoons; twelve musicians and drummers; an all-floer and a commissary, &c. The troops, prior to their arrival, had stopped in the wood belonging to the late Mr. Poulet, near the village, where they reposed that night. They entered here in good order, the band preceding them; on their arrival near to the fort, they discharged seven guns, after which they entered it. The governor of Baton Rouge gave a superb dinner to all the officers and privates.
BY AUCTION. A House near the War Office, on Wednesday the 5th of December next, at one o'clock P. M. I will sell by auction, on the premises, a brick house on Pennsylvania Avenue, 36 feet front, 33 feet deep and 2 stories high—the house is the 4th from President's square—Terms cash, or credit as the bidders may wish.
JOHN GARDINER. Nov. 22—5t.
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Those of our subscribers who reside in Pennsylvania, & are indebted for subscription, can conveniently make payment through their representatives to the state legislature.
It is hoped our subscribers will take advantage of these opportunities for discharging their respective debts.
The terms of subscription for the "DAILY AURORA" are—eight dollars a year, half in advance.
Those of the "Country Aurora" published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, five dollars a year, payable in advance.
No charge is made for package, as is customary with other printers.
** Printers of republican news papers, in Pennsylvania, and in the southern and western states will oblige by giving the above a place once or twice, in their respective papers.
Philadelphia, November 15.
(By Authority.)
Washington THEATRE.
On SATURDAY EVENING, November 24, 1804, By an ingenious piece of Machinery, representing
FIRE-WORK, (Without fire or smoke) will be displayed, The Brilliancies of Perrico.
In 12 different pieces.  1. The United States Bank.  2. Grand Mosque in Canton.  3. St. Mary's Church at Rome.  4. The Castle of Fortune.  5. An inside view of the Grand Pantheon at Paris, with the bust of Franklin.  6. St. Paul's Church in London.  7. The temple of Liberty, with the bust of Washington.  8. Oxford University.  9. Bank of New York.  10. The Emperor of China's Tomb.  11. Temple of Flora.  12. Mahomet's Tomb. 
The Evening's amusement will commence with a PATRIOTIC ADDRESS, Describing various characters; With the much admired comic Song, SATIRE UPON ALL TRADES. After which Mr. M. will perform a number of
Experiments & Deceptions, With Cards, Eggs and Money. By the Artificial Comedians will be performed, the comic Interlude of The Old Bachelor Outwitted.
AFTER WHICH, THE Grand Audifocian:
Or, Mysteries of Mechanism. FROM ROME, IN ITALY.
Composing a collection of Rich and COMIC FIGURES, who perform equal to life, in their different characters, as follows:
 1st. A Rich Group of Figures representing the ancient Egyptian court, four feet and a half high; their graceful movements, and brilliancy of dress, surpass any exhibition ever yet seen.  2d. The Olympic Galtine Dance, by a Figure in the character of the Empress of Morocco, beating and dancing with exact time to the music.  3d. The Lovely village Maid will dance a Fancy Dance, with native elegance and simplicity.  4th. A small Figure, (in imitation of the celebrated Little Devil,) will perform all manner of Ground and Lotty Tumbling, truly astonishing. This phenomenon of human invention, is worthy the attention of the most enlightened characters.  5th. The astonishing Lapland Sorceress will dance a Jig, and in the course of dancing, by the powers of mechanism, change her face three times imperceptibly.  6th. An Automaton Figure, in the character of an American Tar, will dance a Hornpipe, performing a variety of steps, equal to the first performers in that line, and exactly characteristic of the brave Tar. The spectator is often lost in wonder at beholding the correct attitudes of this piece of ingenuity, and at times forgets himself, by imagining the Figure to possess life. 
In order that all parties may have an opportunity of gratifying their curiosities, by seeing the rich productions of art and ingenuity, Mr. M. has reduced the prices of admission—Box Half a Dollar, Pit 25 Cents. N. B. Mr. M. intending shortly to sail for Europe, wishes to dispose of the whole of his Apparatus, or part, and will teach the purchaser.
November 23, 1804.
Advertisement.
FOR SALE, one undivided third of that most valuable estate, held in common by Messrs. Josiah Collins, Nathaniel Allen, and the heirs of Samuel Dickenson, deceased, commonly called the Lake Company. The said estate consists of 53,000 acres of land, in Washington, North Carolina, lying between the canal and Long acre, bounding on Lake Phelps, Pungo Lake, and the head of Pungo river. Also 5,000 acres of land in Gum Neck, near Little Alligator river, in Tyrrell county. The above lands are equal if not superior for fertility of soil, to any land within the state; no part of them are subject to freshets or overflows from said Lakes or Rivers; but a very considerable part may be laid under water or kept perfectly dry, at pleasure, by means of said canal. This canal formerly cut by said company to join the waters of Lake Phelps to the Pungo river, is 20 feet wide, 6 feet deep, and affords an excellent navigation the distance of 6 miles, on one side of the first track; on it and on the Lake is the plantation containing about 250 acres of cleared land in a high state of cultivation. The produce in general is for one acre, in wheat, about 30 bushels, in rice from 50 to 60 do. and in Indian corn in good seasons about 63 1/2 do. taking the whole crop together. In dry seasons hemp has been very productive.
On the plantation is a rice machine in complete order, in a building 72 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 4 stories high. Also a grit mill with a pair of stones for corn, and a pair of stones for wheat, with two bolting cloths, &c.
Also a threshing machine in excellent order.
There is a saw mill which is now repairing, to carry one saw, and is intended to be in the same frame with a merchant mill to carry 3 or 4 pair of stones for manufacturing flour, &c.
There is a good dwelling house two stories high, and all sorts of out houses, besides two barns and stables, &c.
There are 63 negroes above 12 years of age, amongst them are tradesmen of different kinds—Also 33 negroes under 12 years of age.
There are carpenter's coops, and blacksmith's tools, besides every kind of plantation utensils in good order. Horses, hogs, sheep, and about 100 head of cattle. Three large flats for the use of the canal, &c.
The medium crops when making rice and corn, is from 220 to 280 casks of rice, 600 bushels each, from 3 to 600 barrels of corn.
Do. when making wheat, from 160 to 190 casks of rice, from 3 to 400 barrels of corn, 1300 bushels of wheat.
Lumber from the saw mill when employed with two saws, has sold from 2500 to 3000 dollars yearly, employing 12 hands.
Flax cotton and hemp are not included. The rice has sold from 5 to 6 dollars per hundred, these several years past.
Were there 40 hands more on the plantation, the profits might be reckoned at least one third, if not one half more, for each hand, and for as many more as could be put on it.
Certified by THOS. TROTTER, Superintendent.
Mr. Nathaniel Allen, of the town of Edenton, and one of the company, being desirous to sell his interest in said property, had authorized the subscriber to dispose of the same, in his behalf, and has put into his possession all the necessary documents for the information of the persons desirous or inclined to purchase; the terms of payment, are one fourth down, on the execution of the deed or deeds of conveyance, the remainder at two annual and equal payments, to be secured in the most unexceptionable way.
The manner in which said property has been managed since the year 1787, when the company was formed, makes it a most desirable acquisition to gentlemen of capital, and by far outweighs the inconveniences attending property held in common, as a superintendent having the management and direction of the whole; with one or two overseers under him, renders it unnecessary for the proprietors to be at any farther trouble, concerning said estate, than an annual settlement. It will further appear by the above statement furnished from the company's books by Mr. Trotter, the present intendant, that the yearly produce of 250 acres now under tillage, amounts to between 8 and 10,000 dollars, annually, and that were 40 or 50 more working hands put on the said estate, the profits would nearly be double, with hardly any additional expense, as a much larger quantity of land might be laid under cultivation, with nearly the charges of the present farm. Any application by post to the subscriber, who resides near Plymouth, Washington county, North Carolina, or to Mr. Allen himself, or Mr. Stephen Cabarrus, of Edenton, will be duly attended to, and any further information, if required will cheerfully be imparted.
JOHN ROULHAC, At. at Law. Plymouth, N. C. Oct. 16, 1804—w2m
* See Guthrie's Geography improved 2d volume, page 316, Philadelphia edition, April 1795.
20 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from Mr. Thos. King, Negro woman FAME, who I had hired to him for one year, near the Eastern Branch, in Prince George's county, Maryland, about 5 feet high, very black, small featured and her face scarred very much by the small pox, 38 years of age, when spoken to, she has a down look—one of her upper teeth out—her clothing when she went off was blue striped country cloth, in all probability she will alter them; she has hired herself since the run away to Mr. Crook of the city—and passes by name, for CHARITY SHORTY, and as a free woman—taken up out of the district of Columbia, the above reward will be paid by delivering her to me in Charles Co. Maryland, or to Mr. SAM. SPEAKE, of the city of Washington, and if taken up in the district, ten dollars. All persons are forewarned harbouring or employing the said woman on their peril.
MASSEY SIMMS. Nov. 21, 1804.
Ship Timber, Plank, &c.
WANTED at the NAVY YARD, Washington, a quantity of the undermentioned materials, for which the fair market prices at New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore, will be paid on delivery, viz.
THICK STUFF and PLANK of white oak and hear yellow pine of 12 to 14 inches in breadth, and 16 to 30 feet long, viz.
  9 inch thick 5 inch thick   8 x 2 do. 4 x 2 do.   8 do. 4 do.   7 x 2 do. 3 x 2 do.   7 do. 3 do.   6 x 2 do. 2 x 2 do.   6 do. 2 do.   5 x 2 do. 1 x 2 do. 
Logs of white oak, and hear yellow pine, from 12 to 15 inches square, and 16 to 30 feet long,
Do. of 16 to 18 inch square, and 30 to 40 feet long, the prices will be greater,
Do. of larger sizes and lengths, still more so.
Timbers of live oak, cedar and locusts, all sizes,
Crossed logs, and pieces of white oak, walnut and chestnut,
Knees do. do.
Locust treenails, all sizes,
Ash logs, and oak rafter,
Handspikes and captern bars of hickory and ash, various sizes,
Spruce pine spars,
Do. lower yards,
Do. half do.
Do. topmasts.
Also, lever and pipe staves and heading, of white oak.
Any person desirous of supplying a quantity, and wishing to ascertain the prices, previous to delivery, will be furnished therewith on application to the subscriber, and describing the particulars.
THOMAS TINGEY, Superintendent. Navy Yard, Washington, Nov. 23—tf
Musick and Languages.
THE Subscriber having determined to make the district of Columbia his permanent residence, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen that he intends to settle on the Piano Forte and Flute—Having acquired the accomplishments in Europe under the tuition of the most eminent masters, he flatters himself to be able to render complete satisfaction to his employers. He also proposes to teach the German, French and Italian languages, and from his having alternately lived in Germany, France and Italy, and made use of time and opportunity to acquire those languages perfectly, he feels confident to give satisfaction.
S. MAURO, at Dr. WEEMS's. Georgetown, Nov. 23—3tw
P. S.—S. Mauro has an elegant new and well toned English Piano Forte for sale.
Assortment of FALL and Fashionable GOODS, JUST OPENED.
WILLIAM DOUGHTY, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received from Philadelphia by the Sloop Harmony, a general and extensive assortment of WINTER GOODS among which are many elegant and fashionable articles, all of which having been purchased upon the best terms, will be sold at the most reduced prices.
November 12—4t
New Shoe Store, OPPOSITE MR. COCHRANE'S.
SAMUEL CLARK, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Georgetown that he has removed from Alexandria to this place, with his large stock of shoes; consisting of Ladies kid and Morocco uppers all colours, from 1 Dollar to 2 1/2. Womens leather slippers 50 7 1/2, to 6s. Gentlemens fine shoes and Morocco pumps 11s 3d. to 15s. Mens common bound and unbound shoes. Boys fine and coarse shoes, and children's Morocco booties. A variety of other shoes too numerous to mention, also, 300 reams wrapping paper, a quantity of suspenders, plated candlesticks, hair combs, trunks, &c. Georgetown, October 24—taw6w
NEW Store.
BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. The subscriber informs the public that he has commenced business in the house formerly occupied by
MR. QUINN, F. street; And has on hand, a general assortment of dry goods, Groceries, wines and spirituous liquors.
 Porter,  Hardware and Cutlery,  Queenware, China and Glass,  Flour, Corn, and Corn meal,  Oats and Chopped rye,  Candles and Soap by the box,  Country whiskey by the barrel, and a few casks of genuine old Irish whiskey,  All of which he will sell low for cash or country produce. 
The HIGHEST prices, given for country produce, CASH. FRANCIS CLARK. Aug. 29—wtf.
FOR SALE,
A MULATTO BOY, about 21 years of age, of handsome form and deportment, acquainted with brick making, and qualified as a gentle waiter. Enquire of the printer. George-Town 7, Nov. awtf

NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the sub- scriber either in notes, bonds, or open accounts, are requested to bring them forward for set- tlement, as he intends to leave the country in a few days. DAVID OGILVIE. City of Washington, November 20—3t.  PUBLIC SALE. WILL be offered for sale on Thursday the 29th inst. at 11 o'clock A. M. on the prem- ises, Lot No. 15 in square No. 38 (near the upper bridge on Rock creek) with all the im- provements thereon consisting of a two story frame dwelling house, kitchen and stable all in good order at present, and occupied by Mr. Dove; this property will be sold for about one half of the cost; terms of sale one half cash, the other half at a credit of six months. A good title will be made to the purchaser when the last payment is made. J. CONNOR, Auctioneer. Nov. 20—td of f.
NOTICE. IN the case of WILLIAM SHEPHERD an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Wm. Shep- herd that on the 23rd day of November, inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the court room, in the Capitol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Wm. Shepherd, a- greeably to the act of Congress now in force respecting insolvent debtors in the district of Columbia, and a trustee appointed, unless suf- ficient cause, then and there be shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer previous to that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Kilty, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, Clk. Nov. 21—2.
NOTICE. IN the case of THOMAS FOWLER, an insolv- ent debtor confined in the prison of Wash- ington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Thomas Fowler that on the 23rd day of November inst. at 11 o'clock A. M. at the court room in the Capi- tol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be ad- ministered to the said Thomas Fowler, agree- ably to the act of Congress now in force re- specting insolvent debtors in the district of Columbia and a trustee appointed unless suf- ficient cause then and there be shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer previous to said day. By order of the hon. Wm. Kilty, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, Clk. Nov. 21—2.
WASHINGTON TONTINE PERSONS desirous of an interest in this Institution, will please to take Notice, that books will be opened at Rhodes's Hotel in the City of Washington, at 11 o'clock on Saturday the 18th day of December, for re- ceiving subscriptions of shares to the amount of 45,000 Dollars.—Arrangements having been made at other places for the residue of the Stock. BEN. STODDERT. November 20th, 1804. ALEX. M'CORMICK.
AT his store on East Capitol Street four doors from the capitol square, has re- ceived and offers for sale a general assortment of liquors and groceries which he will sell low and warrant of as good a quality as any sold in the district of Columbia.—He has 20 pieces fine Irish Linen, with sundry other articles in the dry good and hardware line. November 12—tf
IN the case of Charles Peale Polk, an in- solvent debtor, confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Charles Peale Polk, that on Friday the 23rd day of November inst. at 11 o'clock A. M. at the court room in the capitol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Polk, agreeably to the act of Congress now in force respecting insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia, and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published three times in the National Intelligencer, and twice in the Washington Federalist. By order of the hon. W. Kilty, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. URIAH FORREST, Clk. November 29—3t.
FOR SALE. The following City Lots, ON A LIBERAL TIME, UPON SECURITY, viz. LOTS—3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, in square No. 919.—Lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, & 16, in sq. No. 933. Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, & 16, in sq. No. 926. Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, in square No. 1042. Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, in square No. 1066. Apply to CHARLES MINIFIE, Washington City, or to RICHARD C. JONES, at Philadelphia. Washington, August 3—tf. N.B. C. M. has sundry other lots for sale or ground rent (on easy terms to improvers,) and in eligible situa- tions.
BOARDING. Six or eight gentlemen may have excel- lent accommodations and on very mode- rate terms, by applying to RICHARD WILLSON, Pennsylvania Avenue, three doors from Duane's Book Store.—Application to be made from 7 to 9 o'clock in the morn- ing, and from 4 to 8 in the afternoon. Nov. 14—2t.
SAMUEL Mc INTIRE BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has moved his store to Penn- sylvania avenue opposite to Mr. Duane's Book Store, where he has to dispose of Wines, Brandy, Groceries, &c. of the first quality— Flour of the best quality constantly for sale by the barrel. Washington City, Nov. 2—tf N. B. S. Mc Intire will accommodate SIX members of Congress, with boarding and lodging.
FALL GOODS. THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Presi- dent's Square, HAS just received a very handsome assort- ment of Fall Goods. Orders executed with the greatest dispatch and fashion, and on the most moderate terms. Oct. 31—tf
(BY AUTHORITY.) Scheme of a Lottery. To build an Academy in the city of Richmond. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 40,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. — 500 — 3,000 10 do. — 200 — 2,000 20 do. — 100 — 2,000 100 do. — 50 — 5,000 250 do. — 30 — 7,500 420 do. — 25 — 10,500 1,500 do. — 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. — 15 — 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable pur- poses of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dolls. and 2,500 dolls. in addition, for defray- ing the expenses attendant on drawing the lot- tery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exert- ions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended insti- tution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to re- ceive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will com- mence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in Decem- ber next. Richmond, March 2—4f 325 tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Esq. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Pritchard
American Printed goods. Calicoes, Shawls, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. manufactured by the subscribers near Baltimore, and sold at No. 13 Calvert street. To remove that distrust often felt respect- ing new undertakings, and so prejudicial to manufacturing attempts in America, they think it proper to observe, that nothing is wanting in the business to enable good artists to perform their work here as well as in Europe. That they have these artists; that two of the partners were bred to the business in a factory of the best repute carried on by their father, & long afterwards by themselves. They trust that while foreign goods are received without a question, an unreasonable suspicion will not prevent their countrymen from giving that trial to their goods, which only can prove their value. Besides a natural doubt, they know that certain interests, national as well as individual, will suggest objections to their undertaking. They have no difficulty in saying, that work of the like kind shall be as well executed here, as in other countries. The colors capable of being fixed, will be found as permanent; the cloths perhaps better substance, and the prices lower than of the imported cottons. M'COLLOCH & LUNNUY, Baltimore, No. 13 Calvert Street. Sept. 17—tf
M. JONES, LATE OF PHILADELPHIA. RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Washington, Georgetown and their vicinities that she has removed her fine goods and MILLINERY store to Bridge Street, opposite Jefferson Street Georgetown, and is now exposing for sale (at Philadelphia prices) the following articles—Fine thread laces and edgings, patent do. and cloaks, white and black lace veils, lace and plain silk gloves, fine silk velvets of every fashionable color, rich farfarnets, white and black silk Mantuas, chequer'd and damask silk shawls, cambric mull and camels hair do. neck and shoulder comforts, fancy handkerchiefs, ribbons of every description, a large collection of cotton, bead and silk trimmings, mull mull, colomade, lace and cambric mullins, elegant lineau, do. and shawls, linen cambrics, chintzes and cottons, a large assortment of habit, extra and common length gloves, flowers and fea- thers, gold and silver ornaments, fans &c. &c. Also velvet, split straw, and dunstable milline- ry, with a variety of other fancy goods. Georgetown, November 14—31&twtf
TO BE SOLD AT Public sale, by virtue of an order from the Orphan's Court of Washington County, on Monday, the 26th of November next, at the farm of the late NOILEY YOUNG, esq. adjoining the city of Washing- ton, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES, late the property of the deceased, on a credit of four and six months, on giving notes with approved indorsers, negotiable at the banks, and bearing interest. BENJAMIN YOUNG, NICHOLAS YOUNG, ROBERT BRENT, Executors. Nov. 1—4N26. The executors being extremely desirous to close the affairs of the deceased, solicit pay- ment from all those indebted to the estate.
ADAM KING, & Co. AT their wine store in High Street George Town, have in addition to their stock of old wines, laid in a large and general assortment of all kinds of Liquors and Gro- ceries suitable to the present season; where bills of any description, in their line, will constantly be filled up on the shortest notice and they flatter themselves, from the quality of their wines, &c. they will be able to give general satisfaction to all those who may think proper to favor them with a call— where all kind of commission business as usual, will be attended to with the utmost attention. George Town, November 5—tf
Notice. BROKE out of Mrs. Sweeney's stable on Wednesday morning last a SORREL MARE, mixed through with white hairs, has a white spot under her neck where it joins to the head, and one under near the girting place, white in the face, some of her legs and feet white, not branded, upwards of fourteen hands and one inch high, handsome built and trots. Whoever will deliver the said mare to Mrs. Sweeney in Washington City, shall receive a reward of FIVE DOLLARS. November 19, 1804. tf  THE subscribers have opened a GRO- CERY STORE in the house near the Capitol, late occupied by Mr. JAMES D. BARAY—where they have for sale, low, for cash or in exchange for country produce. Genuine Cogniac brandy, Inferior French do. Old Jamaica Spirits, Madeira, } Wines, by the quarter cask Sherry, } and case, or smaller quantity. Lisbon, } Claret, } Brown Sugar, 1st and 2d quality, Loaf and Lump, do. Molasses, Firkin Butter, Mould Candles, Sweet Oil, Spices of different kinds, Fig Blue, Starch, Almonds, Anchovies, } In bottles. Capers, } Powder and Shot, Excellent Wine Vinegar, Gin, Whiskey, Hylon, } Teas, fresh, and of su- Imperial, } perior quality. Young Hylon } Salt Herrings in Barrels. PRIER HEALY, & Co. Washington October 31—tf
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Wash- ington, and has opened shop on Bridge Street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continu- ance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, in neatness and goodness he requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf
Any gentleman desirous of purchasing STUD HORSES of the first description of good performances, and well attested pedigrees, can be accom- modated by applying to THOMAS LAR- KIN (Mr. Taylor's training groom) at the Washington jockey club races, the thirteenth November next. N. B. Any of the above horses remaining unsold, will be farmed out the ensuing season on liberal terms. Oct. 31—tf.
CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadel- phia in addition to his former stock, a hand- some assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cassimeres, white and fancy Marfeilles, co- lored and white Janes, India nankeens, cotton cassimeres, black silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, June 3—tf
SUWARROW BOOTS. BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE. JOHN MINCUIN Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends former customers and the public that he has now opened an elegant assortment of gentle- men's fashionable Suwarrows boots, plain boots, bootees, dress and strong shoes. Washington, New Jersey avenue near the Capitol—November 7—tf
TO BE RENT. THE house occupied by J. P. VANNESS. Enquire of John Little at the Treasury Department or of the subscriber, at Doctor John Beatty's George Town. Possession given on the 1st December. ABSALOM JOY. November 7—tf
STATIONARY & FANCY STORE GEORGE TOWN. THE Subscriber has just received from New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large and general supply of STATIONA- RY &c.—Amongst which are the follow- ing articles, viz. Atlases imperial, superroyal, royal, medium and demy English papers, Extra large thick folio do. do. Do. do. thin do. horsepressed do. Small, plain and wove folio do. do. Plain and wove foolscap do. Hotpressed, gilt, mourning, wove and plain letter do. Folio and quarto copying do. Super Royal cartridge do. Medium, demy and foolscap French marble do. Demy blotting do. Paste and bonnet boards, } Single and double ruled ledgers, journals, and waste books Medium, demy and foolscap blank books suitable for public offices Best Holland quills and ready made pens Black and red ink and ink powders Japan and durable ink Printing ink for book and newspaper use Red and black sealing wax Red and black wafers Large red and white wafers for office use Wax tapers and taper stands Counting house reals Pink and blue folio table Broad and narrow red tape Ball and hank twine Cases of mathematical instruments Reading glasses in horn and tortoise shell Frames Gold leaf Parchment squared and pounced Scuttle fifth bone and pounces Ivory and bone pounce boxes Black lead, crayon and camels hair pencils Do. with silver cases Reeves colours in boxes Brang knives and paper scissors Counting house and pocket pen knives Do. with ivory scale and rule handles, } Ivory and bone paper folders Round and flat rulers Gum Tragacanth and Gum Arabic Slates and slate pencils Plated, glass, wedgewood, pewter, & pocket inkstands Sand boxes and sand glasses Black fan, and扇ee flings Message and visiting cards Geographical and genealogical pastimes and arithmetical games with totums Portable writing desks with apartments for dressing apparatus Mahogany, japanned and Morocco shaving cases Shaving boxes with soap and brushes Razors of a superior quality Ladies and gent emen's japanned dressing cases Playing cards and ivory boxes with counters Cribbage boxes and boards Backgammon tables and dice boxes Ivory chess men and chess boards Billiard balls and dice Drum battle doors and shuttles Violins, flutes and fifes Violin strings and bows Fowling pieces, shot pouches, and powder Horsemen and pocket pistols } Silver and gilt mounted small swords, dirks and hangers Gold and silver epaulets and sword knots Do. do. shoulder straps and crescents Military sashes, lace, cords, &c. Officers travelling cantees with cooking utensils &c. complete Gold and silver bullion, spangles and thread An elegant assortment of gold, silver and gilt mounted combs Gold and silver hair slides Wreaths and bunches of artificial flowers Ostrich feathers, fancy plumes, &c. Tortoise shell and superfine ivory combs Coquille and jet necklaces Gentlemen's doe skin and dress gloves Boots, shoes and pumps Morocco skins, and bend foals Bailey's and Morley's patent blacking Hair powder and pomatum Powder bags and powder puffs Tortoise shell and horn dressing combs Curling tongs and crumpling irons Wash ball and wash ball boxes Tooth powder and shaving powder Essence of msk, lavender, burgamot and am- segar boxes and snuff boxes } Tooth brushes and tooth picks } Cloth brushes and hair brushes } Sweeping, darning, scrubbing, shoe and fur- niture brushes Switch, chair and carriage whips Walking sticks and sword canes Silk and morocco elastic braces Green wire tenders with brass tops orna- mented Fashionable brass and irons Coal hods, cinder lifters and pokers An elegant assortment of japanned tea trays Satin wood and mahogany knife cases Green and white ivory tables and deser- knives and forks in sets Elegant plated tea and coffee urns Plated tea and coffee pots Do. bread baskets and toast stands Do. candlesticks and branches Do. puffers and snuffer trays Do. castors, double flint cut glasses Do. salts with do. do. Do. mugs, tumblers and bottle stands Gold, pebble and glass watch reals Do. watch chains and keys Do. rings, broaches and breast pins Plated and common coach and gig lamps Do. furniture for harness double and single horse Do. mouldings for carriages Do. gig springs, and hubb bands Do. chaise, duke and snaffle bridle bits Do. horn, bridoons and carb Do. patent and common spurs Japanned lamps and hand lanterns. Lamp wick and lamp glasses Worsted Webb and saddle cloths Mill and croix cut sows Gentlemen's tool chests Travelling trunks, &c.
ALSO—FOR SALE, An Invoice of Hardware Which will be sold low at a credit six months. EDGAR PATTERSON. Nov. 12—tf.
ELISHA RIGGS Has removed his store to the house formerly occupied by Mrs. ... a few doors above the Union Tavern, where he has just received a large supply of SEASONABLE GOODS, which being bought on the best terms, will be sold unusually low for cash, viz. Carpets and carpeting, constitution and bennett's corls, velvets and corduroys, best London cloths and mole skins, London hats and bonnet stuff, frise coatings and baizes, milled and shirting flannels, blankets silk rugs and counterpans, linen linens and shirting mullins, bed ticking and sheetings, furniture calicoes and dimities, shinzees, lute strings and fattins, umbrellas and neck comforts, white and black laces, veils and shades, shoulder comforts, and elegant mullin shawls, India book, mullmul and cambric mullins, plaid silks and picknett, cottons and nitts, ladies shoes, rich silk and cotton hose, and gloves, spangled lams, white satin and farfarnet, lace cambricks, and Italian crapes, large camel hair and silk shawls, cords and tassels, and china by the box, lamb's wool and black worsted hose, outsize silk and cotton ditto, ladies exeter shanny and kid gloves, and many other ar- ticles. Georgetown, Oct. 24th—M&Ts—8w
NOTICE. IS hereby given that the sale of all those Lands and Lots heretofore advertised in the Washington Federalist, the National Intelligencer and the Baltimore Federal Ga- zette on the 20th day of August last, for a tax due the county of Washington in the territory of Columbia) will commence on Monday the 20th day of December next at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington, at 11 o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day until all are sold or so much thereof as will satisfy the tax and other charges thereon, un- less the said tax and charges be paid previous to the day of sale. By order of the commissioners of the Levy court. WASHINGTON BOYD, Collector of Washington county. November 7—3w
HAS just received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL GOODS— consisting of the best London Superfines, Coatings, Knaps, Mole skins, Beavers for Sur- touts, Silk Mole skins, Follenets, Marfeilles and Swandowns, with a good assortment of Manchester goods and patent Bennett's cord, &c. &c. which he will make up in the most fashionable style and good workmanship for any gentleman who may favor him with their orders and will also sell to those gentle- men who may think proper to employ others to make. November 5—1m
A FEW Hundered bushels of white, well burnt SHELL LIME, will be sold for cash, at 16 DOLLARS the 100 bushels, if applied for immediately, a 1/2 quantity than 100 bushels will not be sold at this price. Apply to CON. CONNINGHAM. November 5— Cash will be given for WELL cleaned BARLEY.
NOTICE. THE taxable inhabitants of Washing- ton city and others concerned, are hereby informed that the tax on real and personal property, also the tax on Slaves and Dogs for the year 1804, must be paid to the subscriber on or before the 1st day of December next. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Washington city.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted. That every person who shall neglect to pay his tax to the Treasurer on or before the said first day of December in each year, shall in addi- tion thereto pay five per centum, on the amount thereof, provided the same be paid within one month thereafter, and in case the same be not then paid at the rate of three per centum for every month's further delay it being understood that at the period of pay- ment or satisfaction thereof, any shorter period than a month beyond an entire month shall be reckoned the same as a month; provided that such penalty shall not be demanded from the residents of the county of Washington, or persons having known agents therein, unless the tax on which the same may have accrued shall have been demanded according to the provisions of this act. Oct. 3—en2m.
FOR RENT. THE farm adjoining the city at Jenkins in the occupation of Thomas Jenkins. Possession to be given on the 1st day of December next. Application to be made to the subscriber. WM. BRENT. Washington, Nov. 14—3w
AN elderly man without a family who can be well recommended for sobri- ety and honesty, will meet a comfortable situation near this city, to attend a Saw Mill and small Grist Mill—application to be made to ROBERT BRENT. City of Washington, Nov. 5—3w
FOR SALE. A Tract or parcel of land, containing one hundred thousand acres, surveyed in tracts of one thousand acres each, lying on the great Satilla and St. Mary's rivers in the counties of Wayne and Telfair in the state of Georgia, distant about 40 miles from the town of St. Mary's and the sea. This land is an undivided moiety of two adjoining tracts containing each 100,000 acres, and is remarkable for its extensive forests of large and valuable yel- low pine, and the luxuriant growth of natu- ral grass, affording an inexhaustible range of pasture for cattle. It is also favorable for the culture of cotton, and lies in a very healthy district of country. A great bargain may be had to a purchaser of the whole undivided moiety; for terms of sale apply JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington. Sept. 12—tf.