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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 962.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
LETTER
From the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing a report prepared in obedience to the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department." December 5, 1806. Referred to committee of Ways and Means.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 5th, 1806.
Sir, I have the honor to enclose a report, prepared in obedience to the act entitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department." I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honorable The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
REPORT
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following
REPORT AND ESTIMATES:
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS:
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1804, amounted after deducting that portion which arose from the additional duties, constituting the Mediterranean fund, to Dollars. 12,673,438
And that which accrued during the year 1805, amounted, after making a similar deduction, (as will appear by the statement (A) to 13,083,823
It is ascertained that the nett revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1806, exceeds that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1805; and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, be safely estimated for the present at thirteen millions of dollars.
The statement (B) exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise, and other sources, from which that revenue was collected, during the year 1805.
It appears by the statement (C) that the sales of the public lands, have, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1806, exceeded 473,000 acres. The actual payments by purchasers have, during that period, amounted to 850,000 dollars, of which sum near 700,000 dollars have been paid in specie, and the residue in stock of the public debt. The specie receipts from that source may, after deducting charges and the five per cent. reserved for roads, be estimated for the ensuing year at five hundred thousand dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States, may therefore, without including the arrears of direct tax and internal revenues, the duties on postage and other incidental branches, be computed for the year 1807, at thirteen millions and five hundred thousand dollars. 15,500,000
And the payments into the Treasury, during the same year, on account of the temporary duties, constituting the Mediterranean fund, are estimated at one million of dollars, 1,000,000
14,500,000
Making in the whole an aggregate of fourteen millions and five hundred thousand dollars.
EXPENDITURES.
The permanent expenses are estimated at 11,400,000 dollars, and consist of the following items, viz.
 1. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt, of which sum not more than 3,600,000 dollars will, for the year 1807, be applicable to the payment of interest, 8,000,000  2. For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions, the light house, and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying public lands, the fourth instalment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 130,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous appropriations, not included in the estimates, as may be made by Congress, 1,150,000  3. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 200,000  4. For the military and Indian departments, including trading houses, and the permanent appropriations for certain Indian tribes, 1,150,000  5. For the naval establishment, 900,000  11,400,000
The extraordinary demands for the year 1807, already authorised by law, amount to two millions seven hundred thousand dollars, viz.
The balance of the American claims assumed by the French convention, which remained unpaid on the 30th of September last, amounting to 700,000
And the two millions of dollars appropriated by the act of 13th February, 1806, making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations, 2,000,000
2,700,000 14,100,000
Making altogether fourteen millions one hundred thousand dollars. From which it appears, that besides a surplus of four hundred thousand dollars, the resources of the ensuing year will be sufficient to meet the current demands; and to discharge, without recurring to the loan authorised by the last mentioned act, the extraordinary appropriation of two millions for foreign intercourse.
It is here proper to state, that under the authority given by that act, a credit of one million of dollars has been opened in Holland to the ministers of the United States appointed to treat with Spain. Should the credit be used, the million will be charged to the proper appropriation; but although the balance chargeable to the expenditure of the year 1807, will in that case be only one, instead of two millions, as stated in the above estimate, the general result will be the same; as it will then be necessary to replace in Holland the million thus employed, for a different object than the payment of the foreign debt, to which it now stands charged.
The balance in the Treasury amounted, on the 30th day of September, 1805, to dolls. 4,538,664 2 cents, and on the 30th day of September, 1806, to dollars 5,496,969 77 cents. But it will, on account of the heavy payments to be made in the course of this month, for the public debt, be probably reduced on the 1st January, 1807, to a sum not much exceeding four millions of dollars.
PUBLIC DEBT.
The annexed note of the proceedings of the commissioners of the Sinking Fund, marked (E) shews that a considerable portion of the annual appropriation of 8 millions of dollars was applicable this year to the reimbursement or purchases of the domestic debt: No more than 17,317 dollars and 61 cents, were offered at market price, and accordingly purchased. The reimbursement of the Navy 6 per cent. stock, amounting to 711,700 dollars was therefore effected on the 30th day of September last, and that of the five and half per cent. stock, amounting to 1,847,500 dollars, is advertised for the first day of January next. The payment of the last mentioned sum will be made by the Treasury in the course of this month. Although a more than usual portion of the appropriation for the calendar year 1806, falls, for that reason, on the last quarter, it appears by the statement (D) that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have, during the year ending on the 30th day of September 1806, amounted to near 3,250,000 dollars.
It appears by the same statement, that the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, have, from the 1st April, 1801, to the 30th September, 1806, amounted to Dollars. 21,263,903 55
The payments on the same account to be made by the Treasury in the course of this month, are—
  For the reimbursement of five and half per cent. stock, 1,847,500   For the annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, 993,389 19   Amounting altogether, to 2,840,889 19 
And making the total of principal of the public debt, reimbursed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st of January, 1807, more than 24,000,000 dollars.
During the same period there have also been paid to G. Britain, in satisfaction and discharge of the money which the U. S. might have been liable to pay in pursuance of the provisions of the sixth article of the treaty of 1794, two millions six hundred and sixty four thousand dollars; and to the holders of bills, drawn by the minister of the U. S. at Paris, on account of American claims assumed by the convention with France, a sum exceeding three millions and fifty thousand dollars; neither of which sums is included in the preceding statement of debt redeemed.
As the only parts of the public debt which the U. S. have a right to reimburse during the year 1807, consist of the annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, estimated at 1,540,707 dollars; and of the four and half per cent. stock, amounting to 176,000 dollars, it will not be practicable, unless purchases can be effected within the limitations prescribed by law, to apply, during that year, the whole of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars. The unexpended balance, together with the appropriation for the year 1808, will enable the U. S. to reimburse, on the 1st of January, 1809, the whole of the eight per cent. stock, which is irredeemable before that day.
But in order that Congress may have a clear view of the situation of the public debt, after the year 1809, and be enabled to decide on the propriety of making further legislative provision for that object, it appears necessary to state distinctly: 1st. The operations which will take place in relation to the debt during the years 1807 and 1808: 2dly. The several species and aggregate of debt, which will have been extinguished between the 1st April, 1801, and the 1st January, 1809: 3dly. The several species and aggregate of debt remaining unpaid on the last mentioned day; 4thly. A comparative view of the revenue and annual payments on account of the debt after that day.
I. The payments to be made during the years 1807 and 1808, on account of the principal and interest of the public debt, consist of the following items, viz.
  Dollars.   Interest and reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, 6,688,296 08   Of which sum, the sum required for interest, is 3,512,337 83   And the reimbursement of principal will amount to 3,175,958 25   6,688,296 08   Interest and charges on all the other species of debt, 3,529,457 50   Principal of the eight per cent. and four and half per cent. stocks, 6,538,400 00   Making altogether, 16,756,153 58   That is to say, for interest 7,041,795 33   And in reimbursement of principal, 9,714,358 25   16,756,153 58 
This sum exceeds, by only 756,000 dollars, the sixteen millions appropriated by law for those two years, and that difference may be supplied according to law, from the surpluses of revenue already accrued, which are sufficient for that purpose; and which it will be eligible to apply in that manner, in order that the U. S. may not continue to pay an interest of eight per cent. any longer than they are compelled to do it by the terms of the loan.
II. The amount of debt redeemed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st January next, has been already stated to be Dollars. 24,044,792 74
And the principal which will be reimbursed during the years 1807 and 1808, amounts by the preceding statement, to 9,714,358 25
Making together more than thirty three millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, reimbursed between the 1st April, 1801, and the 1st January, 1809,
  Dollars.   Which sum consists of the following items, viz.   The whole of the foreign debt, 10,236,108 05   The whole of the loans formerly obtained from the bank of the U. S. and of the navy six, five and half, four and half, and eight per cent. stocks, 12,537,600   Annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, 10,631,575 67   Payments in various species of stock for public lands, stock purchased, and unfunded debt reimbursed, 353,967 27   33,759,150 99 
III. The debt remaining unpaid on the 1st day of January, 1809, will consist of the following species:
  Unredeemed amount of old six per cent. and deferred stocks, reimbursable only at the rate of 8 per cent. a year (for principal and interest) on the nominal amount, 27,142,557 21   Three per cent. stock, 19,019,481 56   1796 six per cent. stock, redeemable in 1819, 80,000 00   Louisiana stock, reimbursable in four annual instalments, in the years 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821, 11,250,000 00   57,491,838 77 
Amounting altogether to near fifty seven millions and five hundred thousand dollars.
The Louisiana stock cannot be reimbursed before the period fixed by the contract; the gradual operation of the annual reimbursement will extinguish the old six per cent. in the year 1818, and the deferred stock in 1824; after which year, the only remaining incumbrance will be the interest on the three per cent. stock, which in its present shape, may be considered as irredeemable. Purchases cannot be relied upon, as the application of even an inconsiderable sum would raise the stocks above the prices limited by law. It follows that all the species of debt, on which the entire annual appropriation of 8,000,000 of dollars could operate, will have been reimbursed prior to the year 1809; that the remaining debt cannot, without some modifications, assented to by the public creditors, be more rapidly or completely discharged, than is here stated; and that the annual payments on that account, will, after the year 1808, and prior to the year 1818, be reduced to the interest and annual reimbursement, amounting to near 4,600,000, as will more fully appear by the annexed table, marked (G).
IV. The revenue derived from customs during the year 1802, which was a year of European peace, was much less in proportion than that of any of the immediately preceding or following years, and yet exceeded ten millions of dollars. As it has been ascertained that the population of the United States increases at the rate of thirty five per cent. in ten years; the revenue derived from customs for the year 1812, may be estimated at thirteen millions five hundred thousand dollars; to which, adding only five hundred thousand dollars, for the annual proceeds of the sales of public lands, will give fourteen millions of dollars, for the total revenue of that year, or for the average revenue of the years 1809—1815. And this must be considered as a very moderate computation, since it does not include the revenue derived from New Orleans; is predicated on the supposition, that the wealth of the United States increases in no greater ratio than their population; and does not exceed the sum, which exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, was received last year into the treasury.
The annual payments on account of the public debt, will, during the same period, amount, as has been already stated, to 4,600,000 dollars. All the other expenses of the United States, whether domestic or foreign, of a civil nature, or for the support of the existing military and naval establishments, do not at present exceed 3,500,000 dollars. The total annual expenditure, allowing four hundred thousand dollars a year for contingencies, may therefore be estimated after the year 1808, at eight millions and a half; which deducted
from a revenue of fourteen millions, will leave a net annual surplus of five millions and a half of dollars.
The question now renews, whether a portion of that surplus would not be most advantageously employed in hastening the reduction of the debt? Whether some mode may not be devised to provide, within a short period, for its oral and complete reimbursement, and thereby release the public revenue from every incumbrance? This can only be effected by a modification of the debt assented to by the public creditors; and a conversion of the old six per cent. deferred, and three per cent. stocks, on terms mutually beneficial, into a common six per cent. stock, redeemable within a limited time, has appeared the most simple and eligible, if not the only practicable plan that can be adopted. For its details a reference is respectfully made to a letter written in January last, to the chairman of the committee of ways and means, a copy of which marked (F) is annexed. It will only be necessary to state, that if such a plan should be sanctioned by Congress, and accepted by the creditors, those several species of debt amounting on the 1st of January, 1809, to something more than forty-six millions of dollars, would be converted into a six per cent. stock, amounting to less than forty millions of dollars; which, the continued annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, would (besides paying the interest on the Louisiana debt) reimburse within a period of less than seven years, or before the end of the year 1815, as will appear by the table marked (H).
The total annual expenditure for those seven years would then, allowing still 3,500,000 dollars for current expenses, and 400,000 dollars for contingencies, amount to something less than twelve millions of dollars; which deducted from a revenue of fourteen millions of dollars, would still leave, after the year 1808, a clear surplus of more than two millions of dollars, applicable to such new objects of general improvement or national defence, as the legislature might direct, and existing circumstances require. And after the year 1815, no other incumbrance would remain on the revenue, than the interest and reimbursement of the Louisiana stock, the last payment of which in the year 1821, would complete the final extinguishment of the public debt.
All which is respectfully submitted. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury, TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 5, 1806.
LEGISLATURE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
The favor of Divine Providence continues to manifest itself towards our country; producing an unprecedented state of public and private prosperity. The rapid extension of settlements throughout Pennsylvania; the constant improvement in her city, towns and villages; the facility with which labour requires independence; and the security which every good man enjoys for his person, his religion and his property; may, also, be justly regarded as proofs of the innate virtue of the people, and of the practical excellence of a republican government. To this general view of the situation of the commonwealth, the experience of the present year adds peculiar topics for congratulation and gratitude. At no former period has the blessings of health been more generally diffused; no former season has furnished a greater abundance of the various fruits of the earth; and the reviving harmony of social life seems to give to the present session of the legislature, an influence and a hope, the most auspicious and the most precious.
The enlightened and patriotic conduct of the Federal Administration affords an ample assurance, that the peace, the honor, and the independence of the Union, will be guarded alike against foreign outrage and domestic tumult. But, gentlemen, the legislative trust of the individual states is an essential, as well as a constitutional auxiliary, to the authority of the federal government: For it is your immediate province to improve every local advantage, and to supply every local want; to elevate the morals, and to reform the manners of the community; to establish the dominion of the laws over the passions or the vices of individuals; to nurture the seeds of national opulence by the cultivation of useful arts and sciences; and to lay the foundation of national strength in a brave and disciplined militia. A trust so important will, I am confident, awaken all your vigilance and engage all your wisdom; and I renew, with deference, but with sincerity, the offer of a cordial co-operation in every measure calculated to advance the political or the social happiness of our constituents.
The records of the general assembly will bring to your view most of the objects that have hitherto been deemed

material to complete the system of our laws, upon the principles of the constitution. In the judicial department I pray you, particularly to consider the incompetency of the number of the judges of the supreme court to the performance of the duties annually required in the forty-two counties of the state. The abolition of the high court of errors and appeals renders, indeed, an augmentation of the number indispensable, in order to a core a satisfactory revisionary power; without which (contrary to the soundest maxims of jurisprudence) the errors of the first judgment, pronounced by a single tribunal, will exist without remedy or control. Every attempt to insure impartial trial by jury, in civil as well as in criminal cases, merits approbation; but permit me to suggest, that the chance of the wheel (which operates so unsearchably in that respect) must frequently produce a panel of jurors, whose previous education and pursuits may not have qualified them to investigate and decide the complicated questions that arise; especially in a great commercial city. If, therefore, with the means for ensuring impartiality, you can combine the means to ensure a competency of knowledge, as well as of integrity for the various duties to be performed, your system will be at once efficient and meritorious.
In connection with the administration of justice, you will, naturally, be led to examine the state and operation of our criminal code, and although I am not aware of any radical defect either in the theory, or the practice, it is time perhaps to enquire, and to ascertain, whether punishments have been duly apportioned to crimes; and whether even the necessity to punish may not be relieved, in a salutary degree, by employing additional instruments of precaution and prevention. An increase of petty offences in the city and county of Philadelphia may be ascribed to the ease of a particular description of the population; comprising not only the idle and the dissolute of our own state, but the fugitive and the depraved of other states. The inconveniences and the danger require an early and a certain corrective; but in its application, care will be taken, I am persuaded, to maintain the public police, without violating the rights of humanity.
May I not here be allowed, without incurring the imputation of a personal motive, to remind the legislative guardians of the reputation, as well as the lives and fortunes of our fellow-citizens, that libelling (gross and malignant libelling) has become the crying sin of the nation and the times! It is not the licentiousness of a single press; nor the machinations of a particular party; to which, in the faithful execution of my office, the legislative attention is directed. The crime is to the same, whoever may be the criminal and whoever may be the victim. But it is the general prostitution of the liberty of the press; the overwhelming torrent of political dissention, the indiscriminate denunciation of public characters; and the barbarous inroads upon the peace and happiness of private individuals; which constitute in my mind a subject of the highest concern to yourselves and to your posterity. The fatal consequences of this public malady begin already to appear. The press has lost its use as an instructor and a censor. Citizens of the same community are ploughed to mutual hatred and persecution. All respect for the magistracy and the law is being into derision. Good and wise men will soon abandon the field of public service. And with a facility not uncommon in the history of nations, the awed friends of a free representative government are arming its real enemies with weapons for destruction.
The evil, gentlemen, is obvious and afflicting; but where shall we seek the antidote and the cure? The most zealous advocates of a free press have always thought that to preserve its liberty its licentiousness must be restrained. The law provides perhaps sufficiently for the punishment of a convicted libeller; but the inadequacy of that species of reparation to the feelings and fame of the injured individual, and even the opportunities to escape conviction, are points on which the law is still susceptible of great and constitutional amendment. I would, therefore, venture to suggest, that every printer who assaults the character of a citizen should be compelled, if required, to publish the defence; that every printer and editor of a newspaper, or other periodical work, should register his name in some public office of the proper county, to be evidence of the fact of publication, upon trials at law; and that whenever a grand jury shall present a press, as a public nuisance, the printer and the editor should be bound in a recognizance with sureties for their future good behavior, and the court authorized to suppress it for a limited time. But after all it cannot be denied, that the only effectual remedy must be supplied by the good sense and virtue of the community; since the crime of libelling, like the crime of duelling, will for ever depend for its indulgence and its impunity upon public taste and public opinion. Your predecessors, indeed, lately enacted a law for the more effectual prevention and punishment of duels: But reflecting, that duels are among the natural and usual effects of nobility, you, gentlemen, will, I am confident, be solicitous to discern and suppress the cause of such complicated mischief by the influence of your example and advice, as well as by the exercise of your legitimate authority.
In contemplating those objects of public improvement, which require the aid and sanction of the government, the general condition of our roads, especially on the Laurel Hill, and on the north-
west side of the river Ohio, our waters and canals, will merit particular favor & attention. A patriotic and laudable enterprise has led, in this direction to the disbursement of a great mass of private wealth; but it is reasonable as well as politic, that a competent contribution should be made, by the ample resources of the commonwealth, to avert from several important undertakings the danger of failure & disappointment. The projected canals between the bays of Delaware and Chesapeake, and at the rapids of the river Ohio, claim pre-eminently the pecuniary succor of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Maryland and Delaware; & they are indeed national objects, which would well deserve the patronage of the Union.
The number, discipline and equipment of the militia are such as to do honor to the freemen, who compose it, and to the government by which it was organized and directed. An addition of 20,000 stand of muskets, and 25 brass field pieces has been recently made to the arms and ordnance of the state; but a further appropriation will be necessary to furnish cartouch-boxes, & other accoutrements. Permit me also, to remind you that the accumulation of arms, ordnance and military stores, renders it expedient to provide more effectually for their security and preservation.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
The official reports of the comptroller and register, will exhibit a comprehensive view of our finances in the result of which, you will perceive that the ordinary revenue of the state is sufficient to defray the ordinary expenses. But it has been a favorite object in my communications to your predecessors, to prevail on them to raise, by a moderate tax, a specific fund for the expenses of government, leaving the annual income of our stock for the advancement of works of public utility & the endowment of seminaries of education. A renewal of the suggestion will not be disagreeable to a general assembly, in whose attachment to the principles of republicanism, in whose exertions for the diffusion of knowledge I reposed an implicit confidence, and at a time when the general prosperity seems to invite it.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
We meet for the performance of an arduous and important duty. The purity of your motives, and the rectitude of your conduct will, I am persuaded, justify the confidence that is reposed in you. As to myself, I have ever felt the belt disposition of heart and of head to repay the obligations, which I owe to my country, for its kindness, during a long and active life. It cannot, however, be presumed, that I have not erred in judgement, on former occasions, nor do the infirmities of age diminish the probability of future errors. Let me therefore be speak a candid interpretation of my words & my actions: & if a difference of opinion should arise between us upon public affairs, let us both lament it as a misfortune; but let neither impute it as a crime.
THOMAS M'KEAN. Lancaster, Dec. 4th, 1806
W. S. NICHOLS, HAS for sale a complete assortment of Seasonable Goods, consisting of the best superfine London cloths and cambrics, blankets, velvets, and cards silk mouselkin and other fancy waistcoating. A complete assortment of Manchester belt Calicoes 4 3/4ths and 7 3/4ths Irish linens, long lawns, cambric muslins and dimities, London lace, umbrellas, calicoes and shintees, traillagar patterns, a large assortment of flannels, silk, cotton, sassa wool and worsted hosiery, well assorted, together with a complete assortment of woollens and many fancy goods, which he offers for sale. As he contemplates making this his permanent place of residence, on such terms as will induce those who purchase ONCE to give him their custom hereafter. George Town, Dec. 12-3v
Notice is hereby given to non-resident proprietors of Land in the state of Ohio; That the subscriber will act as agent, for those of them, who may think proper to confide their business to him, either in disposing of their lands, or in the payment of their taxes. His terms will be ten per cent. He will attend to the payment of taxes, in any of the districts in the state; and forward to the proprietors the collector's receipt; and will from time to time, give them information of the alterations (if any) which may be made in the law levying a state tax. Those who may wish to employ him, will as early as possible, forward a particular list of their lands on which they wish the taxes paid. Those who wish to have their lands disposed of, will forward their instructions & a Letter of Attorney duly executed. Postage to be paid by employers. From the attention he is determined to give, he flatters himself "he shall be able to render considerable satisfaction to his employers."
THOMAS SCOTT. Chillicothe, Ross Cy. Ohio, Dec. 12-6w
Columbian Library. THE Shareholders in the Columbian Library will take notice, that the Directors have ordered an annual payment of Four Dollars on each share to be paid on or before the 1st day of January next, at the Library Room. DAVID WILEY, Secretary. George Town, Dec. 12-w Jan
Will be sold at Public Sale, on Saturday 13th December, at the Centre Market, Two MILCH COWS. The terms of sale cash. N. L. RUSSELL, Auct. Dec. 26-12
WASHINGTON CITY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12.
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, dated 10 Sept. 1806.
The Portuguese have captured five sail of Barbary cruisers, one Algerine (the schooner presented to the Dey by the U. S.) on board of which were forty of their own people, two Tunisians and two Tripolitans, one of whom was admiral Lisle.
WE present, in our preceding columns, the speech of Thomas M'Kean , governor of Pennsylvania. From considerations, conclusive on our mind, we have abstained from mingling in most of the collisions excited by state politics. We should, however, be criminally indifferent, were we to withhold, on this occasion, the most marked expression of censure at the unprecedented propositions of the governor to enslave the press. The subject can in no respect be considered local. It is one in which every man is interested; and all who are sensible of its value should make a common cause in holding up to reprobation, as well as resisting such dangerous principles. Never can it be too deeply regretted that a man, elevated to the highest office in a great and respectable state, and eminently constituted the guardian of the rights of its citizens, should have been the first to recommend a measure, that, if carried into effect, could not fail to prove fatal to liberty. Even the national character is implicated by such a proposition, emanating from such a source.
The following performance was long since prepared for publication. But the writer thought it best to wait for a favorable period before he submitted it to the public eye. That period has now arrived. The Chief Magistrate, animated by the purest patriotism and the noblest, because the most comprehensive benevolence, has invited the attention of the legislature to a subject of all others the most important. Under his banners, the writer of this performance is proud to enlist.
On the interposition of the Federal government on the subject of Education.
I approach this subject with awe. When I consider its magnitude and difficulty, the infinite good of which it may be the instrument, or the infinite evil it may produce, according to its direction, I feel almost afraid of touching it, or of trusting to my own powers. But when, on the other hand, I reflect on the theory of a republican government, and discern its permanency to be entirely dependent on the intelligence of the people, I feel that ardent zeal which every genuine American, every sincere patriot, every cordial republican ought to feel, to use my slender talents to accomplish that on which our national happiness and the reform of a universe may depend.
But one bar instantaneously opposes itself to my progress. I may ask, but how shall I command the attention of those on whose decision every thing rests? They are differently engaged. I may say to the waves of party, "subside into silence." But the very uproar they occasion would disqualify them, even were they endowed with intelligence, from hearing my council. Still I will make the attempt. The origination of every object, be it great or trifling, must be with some one; and, under the friendly shade of an anonymous address, I may hope to avoid the charge of arrogance or folly.
The first point worthy of solution is, "Whether education is at present sufficiently attended to?"
It is believed that this enquiry admits of but one answer. No one, sensible of the importance of the subject, will say that it is.
The next question is, "whether it is likely soon to be sufficiently attended to by the states or the people?"
If this question can be answered affirmatively, it will be granted that it would be unwise, because unnecessary for the general government to interfere. For no principle can be more true in itself, or more correctly applicable to the condition of the American nation, than that the people should exclusively do whatever it is in their power individually to perform; and that the states should accomplish, to the exclusion of the general government, whatever they can do which is not within the power of individuals.
Let us then, in relation to this point, examine the power in the first place of the people individually, and then that of the states.
The required object is to educate the whole community; the poor no less than the rich. To what precise point the education of every member of society should extend may and does admit of controversy of sentiment. But there is only one opinion as to the extension to a certain degree. It is allowed on all hands that it should extend to reading, writing and arithmetic.
Education may be viewed in two lights. Its effects conduce to the well-being of the person educated; they also conduce to the welfare of society of which he forms a part. These effects are inseparable; but they admit of distinct consideration. Were the welfare of the individual separable from that of the community to which he belongs, he might be permitted to act for himself without being subjected to the control, or requiring the assistance of
society. But, inasmuch as he forms a constituent member of society, and there exists a mutual relation of interest between them, it becomes the duty of society to provide for those essential wants of the individual to which he himself is incompetent. It cannot be denied that a certain portion of knowledge, or rather the capacity of acquiring it, is essential under a republican government.
Knowledge, like most objects of acquisition, requires a certain pecuniary ability to obtain it. This ability is unfortunately wanting to a large portion of the American people; and the want, so far from diminishing with time, will inevitably increase with our growth. For every one will agree that property is now more equally divided than it is likely to be at any future day.
How can this inability be overcome? It can only be overcome in two ways; either by the individual contributions of the poor; or by the interposition of government.
With respect to the first mode of overcoming the evil, it may be replied, that he who relies upon it will be woefully deceived, all human experience having demonstrated that the rich are more intent on their own aggrandizement and sensual enjoyment, than solicitous to relieve the wants of the poor.
But grant that a disposition liberally to provide for the education of the poor exist in the breasts of the rich; still it may be asked, would it be correct or honorable to render the poor dependent for the attainment of a necessary portion of knowledge, required imperiously by the state of our society, on the rich whose measure of liberality might be variously and humiliatingly dispensed? In other words, would it be advisable that the spirit of youth should receive that as a favor which it has reason to demand as a right?
From these considerations, it may be affirmed that individual effort and individual liberality, would be totally incompetent. Certain it is that they have hitherto proved so. And if they have proved incompetent even in the purity of our youth, is there the least probability that they will become competent for the corrupted progress of age?
We are next invited by our subject to enquire into the competency of the states. This depends upon two circumstances, ability and inclination. It is to be hoped that there exists in the states the inclination to encourage learning. But does the ability exist? And of what avail can the one be without the other? To a certain extent the ability certainly does exist. But the degrees in which it exists in the several states are extremely different; and it is not one of the least evils attending the successful agency of the states that where the most is required to be done, there for the most part exists the smallest pecuniary capacity. It would therefore, appear from this consideration to be the peculiar duty of a government, circumstanced as the general government, to overcome by appropriate regulations evils in particular states arising in a great measure from the organisation of the government itself. It cannot be denied that the resources of the union are not only actually greater than those of the states, but may hereafter absorb almost every source of taxation. Where, therefore, the permanent and constitutional ability exists, should also reside the power of exercising it.
But let us appeal, if we would judge correctly, to experience, in preference to abstract reasoning. This will show us that the states are unwilling to encounter the expense of educating their citizens generally. They invariably possess the power, their constitutions for the most part enjoin general education as a duty; but they want resource. What they have not done, it is to be feared they will not hereafter do. Fortified by long usage, it is too probable that they will rather endure the habitual inconvenience resulting from a want of education, than encounter the adoption of decided measures, productive of new and heavy taxes.
If this reasoning be correct and these facts true, there is no prospect of education on a liberal and comprehensive scale being extended, either under the auspices of individual patronage or that of the states, to the citizens generally.
If such shall be the inference of a sound judgement, the only remaining object of enquiry is, whether it is most advisable that education should continue in its present depressed and unpromising condition, or whether the government of the United States should endeavor by a wise and enlarged system to rescue it from its degradation, and carry it to the elevated point its importance merits, and the welfare of society requires. The solution of this interesting enquiry will depend upon the relative good and evil attached to each alternative.
With regard to the present state of education it is so bad, and so entirely incomensurate to the claims of a people, possessed of greater resources, and called to the exercise of greater rights, than any other people under heaven, that it is not probable a single voice can be found to sanction it on account of its positive good qualities. There are however, probably many, who, from the views they have taken of the subject, may think it a less evil than in the adoption of the best system of education under the direction of the general government. So sensible are they of the injuries inflicted on mankind by the improper, and often oppressive interference of government in the pursuits of individuals, that they are hostile to any interposition whatever, or to an interposition not imperiously required by uncontrollable circumstances. There is so much truth in this principle, that
it is entitled to great respect. The motives of those who embrace it are undoubtedly pure, and the inferences they draw are to a certain extent perfectly correct.
Were the question under consideration simply, whether any government should have the absolute and uncontrolled direction of education, it is acknowledged that it ought to be answered in the negative. For it is a mournful truth, verified by universal experience, that the best things, in improper hands, have been converted into the most fatal instruments of human misery. To unite the care of education with the discharge of ordinary political duties, by placing both in the same hands, would be most probably to act over again the disgraceful tragedies occasioned by a union of church and state. So far, therefore, as such a union might be contemplated, it is allowed that patriotism and wisdom should arrest the fatal act. Fortunately, however, there are other measures which may be pursued, without such a union on the one hand, or a dereliction of the main object on the other.
These measures will now be stated. The writer is perfectly aware that his plan, in its outlines or subordinate features, is not the only one which might be beneficially adopted. It being, however, necessary for the correct development of his sentiments to exhibit the principal features of his plan, he does it with a respectful deference for the opinions of the legislators of the union, and without any narrow partiality to his own ideas.
Before the exposition of the plan, it is necessary concisely to notice a point of primary importance. It is doubted by many intelligent citizens, whether the government of the United States can interfere in the management of education. So far as relates to the view now taken of the subject, it is unnecessary to decide this point. It may, however, be remarked that a doubt, in its practical effects, would be probably equivalent to a denial of the power.
To avoid, therefore, all embarrassments, in the commencement as well as the progress of the measures, which may be taken, it is proposed in the first place to amend the constitution.
Let the constitution be amended, so as to provide,
1. That a certain tax, specified as to kind, or limited as to degree, or both, shall be permanently imposed and collected by the general government, for the purposes of education. 2. That a convention for the general superintendence of education, shall be formed in the following manner: To be composed of members equal to one half the existing number of senators and representatives in Congress, which members shall be elected every seven years. The legislature of every state in joint meeting shall choose one member. The remaining members, according to the number of representatives of each state, shall be elected as follows—The citizens of each state shall choose a number of electors in the ratio of three electors for every member of the convention to be chosen in said state, who shall choose the members of the convention. 3. The convention shall assemble at the seat of government three months after the election of the members by electors. It shall have power to establish universities, colleges, and schools, to found and endow libraries, to establish boards agricultural, mechanical and commercial, and to institute societies of every description for the advancement of knowledge; it shall have the exclusive direction of the proceeds of the aforesaid tax; it shall not continue in session more than six months after its meeting, when it shall be entirely dissolved.
It is believed that this Plan, while it would produce the greatest benefits, would be free from every well founded objection that has been, or can be urged against a general system of education.
Its greatest effect would be to concentrate national resource, without giving to the general or state governments a power, as susceptible in their hands of abuse, as of use. The convention, emanating from the state legislatures, and from the people, would be an organ of the public will entirely free from governmental control, and incapable of being made the political instrument of party. This is the strongest objection made to an investiture of this power in any political body. By this system it is entirely overcome. The general government would possess no power over the convention; it would only discharge the ministerial duty, constitutionally enjoined, of collecting money and applying it according to the directions of the convention.
In a republican government, it is believed, however variant from some respectable opinions, that a direct election of all representatives, invested with ordinary political authority, by the people, without any intermediate agency, is the best principle that can be adopted. But when the objects to be attained are so essentially different as those connected with education, it is believed that it is wise to collect the public opinion by intermediate agents. The propriety of a different mode in these two cases arises from the different degrees of information possessed by the people. It may be affirmed that they are well informed on political points, and sufficiently acquainted with their political interests, to make an immediate choice of political organs. While on the other hand, it must be acknowledged that they possess inferior information, and feel a feebler interest, on points of literature and science, and their inability, of consequence, to appreciate correctly the talents of learned men, disqualifies them from making a judicious choice. But they are perfectly competent to

choose three, who will be so qualified. The election by each state of one member of the convention is strongly recommended by analogy to the existing organization of the federal legislature, by the utility and necessity of each state having its appropriate organ in a body whose measures may materially affect the literary institutions existing in the states, and by the probability that the high distinction conferred by a seat in the choice of one member to so respectable a body would insure the first talents and brightest virtues.
Were such a body as the proposed convention to have permanent, or periodical sittings, whereby its power would be uninterrupted, it might become, perhaps, the theatre of a cabal, and the instrument of oppression; for such, unfortunately, is the tendency of all bodies invested with great powers of a permanent standing. But the limitation of their session to six months and their final dissolution for the remaining period of the seven years, would crush every disposition to a tyrannical abuse of power, or render it harmless. It is true that the convention would find it necessary to delegate certain powers to one or more boards during their recess, but these need not embrace a wide field of discretion, and the responsibility of those invested with them to a body to be chosen by the people would be found an efficient check. One great positive virtue of the virtue, and pledge of the wisdom of the convention, would arise from the seat of a member being more an object of distinction than profit. In proportion to the dignity of the honor, would in most cases be the elevation of the human mind, and of consequence its freedom from servile or sinister motive.
The exclusive devotion of a certain time to a fixed sum to the advancement of education is another feature of this system calculated to give it duration and extend its usefulness. As there is no object greater than that of educating a nation, so there can be none that possesses stronger claims to the absolute command of means commensurate with its accomplishment.
These are the principal features of a system, which all terminate in rendering it absolutely independent of government. If this great end shall be allowed to be accomplished, more than half the battle is won. For the dread of this effect has been the fatal, perhaps the sole cause that has frustrated every attempt heretofore made.
In a republican government UTILITY ought to be the great end of every institution; but it with this effect there can be connected NATIONAL DIGNITY, calculated to inspire as much respect abroad as affection at home, an additional motive is added for its adoption. Could there be a more sublime occasion than the septennial assembly of the wisest men of a nation convened together at its centre, at the call of their country, to extend useful knowledge to its remotest extremes? Could a stronger tie be added to the union? I call then upon the patriotism of my countrymen, and the wisdom of their representatives, to lay the foundation of a structure, which, once established, may be imperishable itself, and render the union immortal.
FRANKLIN.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9.
Mr. Biddell, from the committee appointed on that subject, reported a bill to revive and make permanent an act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections for members of the House of Representatives of the U. S. and to compel the attendance of witnesses, and in addition to the same, which was read twice, and referred to a Committee of the Whole House on Friday.
On motion of Mr. Lattimore, Resolved that so much of the memorial of the legislative council and house of representatives of the Mississippi territory [presented last session] as relates to the establishment of an hospital in the town of Natchez, an increase of the salary of the judges, and an extension of the right of suffrage in the said territory, be referred to a select committee.
On motion of Mr. Clarke, Resolved that the committee on the public lands be directed to enquire whether any, and what alterations are necessary in the act for ascertaining and adjusting the titles and claims to land in the territory of Orleans, and the district of Louisiana, with leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Lewis, from the committee on that subject, reported a bill authorizing the erection of a bridge across the river Potomac, within the district of Columbia, which was read twice and referred to a Committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Tracey presented the petition of Philip Freeman, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. Lattimore, the petitions of Edwin Lewis, Young Gaines, William Coleman, John Baker, and James Calhoun were referred to the committee on the public lands.
Mr. J. Clay remarked that under an existing rule of the House, the member first named on committees was the Chairman, unless another member was chosen by the committee; and that he was instructed to state that, in virtue of the last provision, the Committee of Ways and Means had appointed Mr. J. Randolph Chairman.
On motion of Mr. Ser. Morrow, resolved that the committee on public lands be instructed to enquire into the expediency of offering for sale the public lands situated between the U. S. military tract and the Connecticut reserve, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Clapton the petition of Joseph Jackson and Charles
Spencer, executors of Wm. Carter, was referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10.
Mr. Rives presented the petition of Peter Dupuy, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. R. Nelson presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Frederick county in Maryland, and Adams county in Pennsylvania, praying for a mail from Frederick Town to Gettysburg, which was referred to the Post office committee.
Mr. R. Nelson also presented a petition from John Hargis et al., which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
On motion, A committee of enrolment was appointed, composed of Messrs. T. M. Randolph and Porter.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, the petition of sundry inhabitants of Kenhaway county, Virginia, presented last session, praying for a new post road, was referred to the Post office committee.
On motion of Mr. Thomas, the bill passed by the House at their last session, for the relief of certain British refugees from the provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia, was referred to a select committee composed of Messrs. Thomas, Wilson and Green.
On motion of Mr. Atagruer, the petition of William Brawner, heretofore presented, was referred to the Committee of Claims.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11.
Mr. Holmes, from the Committee of Claims, made a report adverse to the petition of Joseph McCracken, which the House considered; whereupon—
Resolved, That the prayer of the said petition ought not to be granted.
Mr. Clapton rose, and addressed the Speaker in a speech of considerable length, which he concluded with the proposition of the following amendment to the constitution of the U. S.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, That the following article be submitted to the legislatures of the several states, which when ratified and confirmed by the legislatures of three fourths of the said states, shall be valid and binding as a part of the constitution of the U. S.
The last clause of the 8th section of the 1st article of the constitution which contains the following words: "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the U. S. or in any department or officer thereof," shall be construed so as to comprehend only such laws as shall have a natural connection with and immediate relation to the powers enumerated in the said section, or to such other powers as are expressly vested by this constitution in the government of the U. S. or in any department or officer thereof.
The House immediately considered the said amendment, and referred it to a Committee of the Whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Holmes, from the Committee of Claims, made a report adverse to the petition of Martha Strong, in which the House concurred.
On motion of Mr. D. Williams resolved that the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of rebuilding the Light House on North Island, and fixing buoys in Winjany Bay, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Mac Creery sundry petitions, presented the last session, relative to new arrangements respecting the port of Nanjemoy, were referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Mac Creery the petition of sundry sugar refiners of Baltimore, heretofore presented, was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. J. Clay presented a petition from sundry patentees, praying for an extension of the periods for which they have patent rights, which was referred to Messrs. J. Clay, Jones, Livingston, Alexander, and Elmer.
On motion of Mr. Stanton the petition of Edmund Briggs was referred to the Committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. Stanton, resolved that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what description of claims against the U. S. are barred by the statute of limitations, which in reason and justice ought to be provided for by law, and that said committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Referred to a committee of seventeen members.
On motion of Mr. Dana the memorials of Moses Tryon and Richard Law, junior, were referred to the Committee of Claims.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Committee on the Mississippi Territory memorial—Messrs. T. M. Randolph, Lattimore, Taggart, Wickes and Hamilton.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
DEC. 9.
The bill from the House of Representatives, for suspending the operation of the non-importation law, was referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Giles, Mitchell and Baldwin.
DECEMBER 10.
The bill which had yesterday been reported without amendment by the select committee, was considered as in committee of the whole House, when Mr. Mitchell proposed a new section to the bill, empowering the President
to give a further suspension to the law beyond the 30th June, 1807, until the 31st of December; it in his opinion the public interest should require it. On this the bill with the amendment was recommitted.
DEC. 11.
Mr. Giles reported the bill with the new section, and another amendment; and Mr. Mitchell's proposition being thus incorporated into the bill, the whole was ordered to be printed.
In the proceedings of the Senate, given in our last, the reference of the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves, was erroneously stated. It was referred to Messrs. Bradley, Stone, Baldwin, Gaillard and Giles.
FROM THE WESTERN WORLD, OF NOV. 15.
The following certificate which we have just received from Mr. A. Wherry, a gentleman of the greatest respectability, who lives in the district of St. Charles, may be regarded as a corroborative proof of the project of Col. Burr.
"Aout the 16th of October, 1806, I saw a letter from col. Burr to a friend by a col. Dupister, stating "that col. Dupister was in his confidence, and that he need not be afraid to make to him any communications that he thought proper." In conversation with the person that had received the letter respecting the intentions of Burr, he said to me, "that col. Burr was going to bring about a revolution in the U. S. to separate the western states from the eastern, and that he had his agents in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee states and the territories, & that the operations were to begin in Kentucky, by the 15th of November next, by the militia of that place. A. WHERRY."
Frankfort, Nov. 20, 1806.
On Tuesday last the legislature proceeded by joint vote of both houses, to the election of a senator to represent this state in Congress after the third of March next. The candidates were general John Adair, John Pope esq. and general Samuel Hopkins. On the first ballot the votes were for John Pope, 38; John Adair 28 and Samuel Hopkins 15. On the second ballot Pope 39. Adair, 28, Hopkins, 14. On the third ballot the same; and on the fourth John Pope had 45, and John Adair 37—Mr. Pope was consequently only elected.
On the same evening general Adair resigned, and on Wednesday the legislature proceeded to elect another senator to serve until the 3d of March next; for which period the general was elected last session. Henry Clay esq. was chosen by a large majority. The votes were for, Henry Clay, 58—George M. Babb, 10—John Pope 1.
Captain Lewis arrived in this place on Thursday last, and on Saturday morning proceeded on his journey to the city of Washington, by way of the Old Wilderness road. He was accompanied by the chief of the Mandane Indians; and a party of the Olages. Mr. Choteau, with the latter, took their route through Lexington.
A resolution passed the senate last week for taking the sense of the people, on the subject of calling a convention; but it was immediately negatived in the house of representatives by a large majority.
Boston, Dec. 3.
Yesterday, in the supreme court, the grand inquest for the county, returned a bill of indictment against Thomas Oliver Seabridge, Esq. for manslaughter, in shooting Mr. Charles Austin, on the 4th August last. He was soon after arraigned, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. The court inquired when he would be ready for his trial; and named Friday and Tuesday next. Mr. Seabridge replied, he could not possibly say, he could be ready so soon. He had not yet consulted his counsel on the subject; and he had witnesses to collect, one of whom, he understood, was at New-York, and another in the district of Maine. The court, after a consultation with the attorney general, did not assign any particular day; but directed Mr. S. to be ready for trial as soon as possible. His counsel then moved that he be admitted to bail, to attend from day to day until his trial.—The attorney general (Sullivan) was asked, if he had any objection to make to the motion.—He replied, "That manslaughter was a bailable offence, he could therefore have no objection."—Mr. S. was then required to find bail in 2000 dollars penalty, to a due his trial.—He has, we learn, found the bail, and will be restored to his liberty this day.
Boston, Dec. 4, 1806.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By an arrival at Gloucester, from Rotterdam, a great number of letters have been received in town, dated from the latter place, as late as the 16th Oct. They uniformly announce the important intelligence that Lord Lauderdale actually quitted Paris on the 9th Oct. without having completed the object of his mission.
In one of the letters it is added, that an action had taken place between the French & Prussian armies, in which the latter was victorious.
It is to be observed, that the former intelligence agrees exactly with the date of the telegraph news, received by Lord Howick and officially announced by him to the mayor of London. Vide our Gazette of Thursday last.
No mention is made in these letters, by what route the intelligence was re-
ceived. That of the 14th & 15th, briefly stated, that Lord Lauderdale quitted Paris on the 9th Oct. but in one of the 10th, it is mentioned, that his Lordship had returned to England.
The following letter was sent by the King of Prussia to general Von Kroschfeldt, commandant of the royal guards at Potsdam:
"Though it was my first intention to come to Potsdam to-morrow, to be present when the battalions march out, I have been obliged to wave my design, on account of several temporary affairs and business which have intervened.—Let the troops therefore be informed, in my name, that I wish them all, high and low, much happiness on the occasion of their march. What I have a right to expect of them and the high degree of confidence which I have placed in them, have long been known to each individual; I shall therefore not repeat it. Hitherto the Prussian army has known how to preserve its glory—it will not suffer it to sink now. But if we can obtain our object without the sword, that is to say, the necessary security of our own, and the neighboring states, so much the better—otherwise, rather than flatter ourselves with the vain though honorable hope of peace, I shall expect that each of these states will think of distinguishing itself still more for the general welfare against the enemy. I wish you the continuance of your health, and hope to see you all together in a short time. FREDERICK WILLIAM."
Philadelphia, Dec. 8.
Extract of a letter from Cork, dated Oct. 16th, received in this city by an arrival in New-York.
"In consequence of the return of Lord Lauderdale to England. American produce of every description has taken a rise."
Philadelphia, Dec. 8.
The following instance of outrage on the commerce of our country, is of a nature to excite extraordinary indignation. At the present moment, when our government is offering a full measure of moderation to Great Britain, it is lamentable that any thing should occur to revive a temper hostile to the interests and repose of both countries—
Ship Titus, Cushing, of and for this port, for Bordeaux, was captured on Monday last by a British ship of war, in sight of Cape Henlopen light-house, after she had taken a pilot on board. The pilot and passengers, 17 in number, were afterwards put on board a pilot boat, which was blown ashore in the gale of Wednesday, in Lewistown creek, where they all landed in safety.
Philadelphia, Dec. 9.
Extract of a letter from Jamaica, dated October 28.
"I am sorry to find you have property in the Eclipse, for you will be informed, by the captain, of the late condemnation.—Yesterday the cargo of the brig Mary, of Philadelphia, was condemned, an from a principle adopted by the court of vice admiralty here, I fear very few will escape found in the Haytian trade, or that of the Spanish colonies; one general agent here for all your insurance companies in Baltimore and other places, might have a very salutary effect, and embolden him to come forward in most cases, being secured of being indemnified for the advance in the first instance necessarily incurred in claiming."
Our letters from New Orleans are to the 3d Nov at which time no satisfactory adjustment had taken place between Gen. Wilkinson and the Spanish Commandant at the Sabine river.—Rumors respecting the designs and movements of Mr. Burr had reached that place, and occasioned much unpleasant speculation.
New Orleans, Oct. 28.
By a letter received from Natchitoches of the 13th inst. we learn that apprehensions are still entertained of hostilities being contemplated by the Spaniards—it appears an officer from the Spanish force has visited General Wilkinson, since they re-crossed the Sabine, with dispatches, informing the general, that the commanding officer of the Spanish force intends to re-occupy his former position at Adige, and Bayou Pierre, his reason for falling back, was only to get forage for his horses, and let his troops recover their health, and that he never intended to abandon the right of the ground, 30 000 men were at his disposal, and were ready to march from Mexico if it found necessary to establish their right.
Gen. Wilkinson is making preparations to advance to the Sabine river & there erect a Fort—in consequence of this arrangement he has demanded the Appleton's militia and a troop of Dragoons from Natchez.
Baltimore, December 10.
The bill to incorporate the stockholders in the Mechanic's Bank of Baltimore, was passed into a law by the senate on Monday last. On the same day a supplement was passed to the act incorporating the stockholders in the Union Bank of Maryland, repealing so much of their charter as rendered the directors incapable of being elected after having served three years; so that the rotation of directors in the Union Bank will now be the same as in the Bank of Baltimore.
By the Abbeville, M rs ., from New Orleans we have received from our correspondents a file of New Orleans papers to the 6th inst. inclusive.—Their contents are entirely uninteresting. The following extract is from our correspondent's letter—
"New Orleans, Nov. 8, 1806."
"(Evening.)"
"DEAR SIR, "We have sent you regular files of our Gazette down to this date."
"Our last advices from Natchitoches state, that general Wilkinson had marched on the 22d ult. with all the troops from that place for the Sabine, to establish a garrison on the bank of that river; and that the commander of the Spanish forces declared he would oppose the Americans establishing a fort there to the utmost of his ability."
"The bomb Ketch Mina, lieutenant Jones, arrived here on Thursday last. Two gun boats have also arrived at the Balize; all from Boston. It is said the gun boats are to cruise in lake Pontchartrain. These, with the two gun boats which sailed up the river a few days ago, and the revenue cutter Louisiana, which is now gone with a surveyor to survey our coast, constitute the naval force in Louisiana."
"It is presumed, from the returns of the census of a few counties, that there are in the territory of Orleans 30,000 free white people."
LAND FOR SALE, By the Subscribers.
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In Caroline county—2700 acres, being part of what is called Beverly Chace.
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In Culpeper county—960 acres, joins Landon Carter, esq. farm on Rappahannock river, at Norman's Ford—875 acres, adjoining Wm. G. Carter, esq. and Col. M. Green. Two thirds of this tract is in wood, and the whole of equal quality to any high land in the county. Also about 1000 acres in the Little Fork, laid out and raised in small farms.
In Albemarle county—that e.g. and well known place called Monticello; containing by a late survey, 2900 acres, which will be sold altogether, or divided in Lots to suit purchasers.
The whole or any part of the above property will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or country produce, on giving deeds, and for the balance long credits will be given, payment being secured on the property.
COLIN & JAMES ROSS,
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F. MAURO,
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FARMERS MUSUM.
THE Subscribers to that paper about to be published in Charlottesville, Jefferson county, Virginia, are respectfully informed, that the difficulty of getting in the subscription payers in due time—which is not a little increased by the early setting in of severe weather, will necessarily retard the publication of the first number beyond the time proposed; although there is no doubt but that there are obtained more names upon the list, than was thought sufficient to commence with. At the same time all those entitled with propriety are requested to forward to the Editor of that paper, without delay the names already obtained.
N. B. As soon as the Printing Office is fixed for business, the advance money will be called for, by agents properly constituted, Dec. 12.—wjt

PROPOSALS
For carrying Mails of the United States, on the following Post roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the twenty-first day of January next inclusive.
IN DELAWARE.
1. From Wilmington, by New Castle, St. George's town, Cantwell's Bridge, Duck Creek, Dover and Frederica, to Milford, three times a week.
April 15 to November 15. Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a m. Arrive at Dover, by 9 p m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Milford, by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover, by 8 p m. Leave Dover on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 8 p m.
November 15 to April 15. Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m. Arrive at Dover by 6 p m and at Milford on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover by 8 p m and at Wilmington on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday by 6 p m.
2. From Milford, by Georgetown, & Broadkill, to Lewistown once a week. Leave Milford every Saturday at noon, arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m and at Lewistown on next Sunday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Lewistown every Sunday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown on Monday by 4 a m and arrive at Milford by noon.
3. From Georgetown, by Bridge Branch, N. W. Fork Bridge and New Market, to Cambridge once a week. Leave Georgetown every Wednesday, at 6 a m and arrive at Cambridge on Thursday by 11 a m. Leave Cambridge at 1 p m and arrive at Georgetown on Friday by 6 p m.
4. From Georgetown, by Concord, and Laurel to Salisbury once a week. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 8 a m and arrive at Salisbury by 6 p m. Leave Salisbury every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m.
5. From Georgetown, by Dagsboro' Trap, Snow Hill, Horntown and Accomac ch to Northampton ch once a week. Leave Georgetown every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Northampton ch the next Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Northampton ch every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown on Saturday by 8 p m.
6. From Wilmington, by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Sassafras and Georgetown Cross Roads, to Chestertown twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Monday and Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 8 p m.
IN MARYLAND.
7. From Easton, by Hillsboro' Denton, Greenboro' & Whiteleyburg, to Frederica once a week. Leave Easton every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Frederica on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Frederica every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Easton on Thursday by 6 p m.
8. From Chestertown, by Rockhall, to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 8 p m. Leave Annapolis every Monday & Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m.
9. From Chestertown, by Church Hill and Centerville, to Easton twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Centerville by 10 a m and at Easton by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Easton every Monday, and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 6 p m.
10. From Baltimore, by Ellicott's Lower mills, Poplartown and New-Market, to Fredericktown twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 9 p m and arrive at Baltimore on Sunday and Wednesday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Baltimore every Monday and Friday at 3 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 p m.
11. From Fredericktown, by Woodboro', Taneytown, Petersburg, Hanover, York, and Columbia, to Lancaster twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Monday and Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Lancaster the next days by 6 p m. Leave Lancaster every Monday and Friday at 6 a m. and arrive at Fredericktown by 6 p m the next days.
12. From Hagerstown, by Hancock, Berkeley Springs, Oldtown, Cumberland, Greencastle, Frankfort and Springfield, to Romney, once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Thursday at 8 a m and arrive at Romney on Sunday by 2 p m & arrive at Hagerstown on Wednesday by 6 p m.
13. From Baltimore, by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Brookville, Montgomery ch and Charlesburg, to Leesburg once a week. Leave Balti-
more every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by 10 a m.
14. From Fredericktown, to Leesburg, once a week. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Fredericktown by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 1 p m. and arrive at Leesburg by 8 p m.
15. From Fredericktown, by Newtown, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, & Battletown, to Winchester once a week.
Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 4 a m & arrive at Charlestown by 2 p m. Leave Charlestown at 3 p m & arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 8 a m. Returning. Leave Winchester every Sunday at 4 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Monday by 6 p m.
16. From Hartford to Bel-Air once a week. Leave Bel-Air every Tuesday by 7 a m and arrive at Hartford by 9 a m. Leave Hartford at 11 a m and arrive at Bel-Air by 1 p m.
17. From Baltimore to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday and Wednesday at 8 a m and arrive at Annapolis same days by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a m & arrive at Baltimore by 5 p m.
18. From Annapolis, by Tracy's Landing, Lower Marlboro', Huntingdon, and Calvert ch to St. Leonard's once a week. Leave Annapolis every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday by noon. Leave St. Leonard's every Monday at 2 p m. and arrive at Annapolis on Friday by noon.
19. From Annapolis, by Haddaway's, St. Michael's, Easton, Cambridge, Vienna, Salisbury, Wicomico, Princess Ann and Snowhill, to Salisbury once a week. Leave Annapolis every Sunday at 5 a m and arrive at Easton on Monday by 2 p m. Leave Easton at 2 1/2 p m & arrive at Snowhill on Wednesday by 1 p m. Returning. Leave Snowhill every Wednesday at 3 p m and arrive at Easton on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Easton at 2 p m and arrive at Annapolis on Saturday by 3 p m.
20. From Washington, to Brookville once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Brookville by 11 a m. Leave Brookville every Wednesday at 1 p m & arrive at Washington by 8 p m.
21. From Washington city, by Georgetown, Montgomery ch and Clark'sburg, to Fredericktown, Hagerstown, and Greencastle to Chambersburg three times a week. Leave Washington city every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 a m and arrive at Fredericktown same days by 4 p m. Leave Fredericktown every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 4 a m & arrive at Chambersburg by 8 p m. Leave Chambersburg every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 4 a m & arrive at Fredericktown by 8 p m. Leave Fredericktown every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Washington same days by 4 p m.
22. From Washington city, by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's Ferry, Newport, Chaptico, Leonardtown, Great Mill & St. Inigoe's, to the Ridge. Leave Washington every Friday at 7 a m & arrive at Port Tobacco by 5 p m. and arrive at the Ridge on Sunday by 11 a m. Returning. Leave the Ridge at 1 p m on Sunday and arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 5 p m.
23. From Port Tobacco, by Hilltop, to Nanjemoy, once a week. Leave Port Tobacco every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Nanjemoy by 10 a m. Leave Nanjemoy every Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Port Tobacco by 8 p m.
24. From Washington, to Prospect Hill once a week. Leave Washington every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Prospect Hill by 6 p m. Leave Prospect Hill every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Washington by 10 a m.
25. From Washington city, by Upper Marlboro' and Queen Ann's, to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday & Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 6 p m. Leave Annapolis every Monday & Thursday at 5 a m and arrive at Washington by 4 p m.
26. From Upper Marlboro' by Nottingham, Aquasco, Benedict & Charlotte Hall, to Chaptico once a week. Leave Upper Marlboro' every Wednesday noon and arrive at Chaptico on Thursday by 11 a m. Leave Chaptico every Thursday at 1 p m and arrive at Upper Marlboro' on Friday by noon.
IN VIRGINIA.
27. From Martinsburg by Williamport to Hagerstown once a week.
Leave Martinsburg every Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Hagerstown by 10 a m. Leave Hagerstown at 2 p m & arrive at Martinsburg by 7 p m.
28. From Winchester by Stevenburg or New-town, Strasburg, Woodstock, New-Market & Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 10 a m and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 a m.
Leave Staunton every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 p m.
29. From Alexandria, by Prospect Hill, Hillboro, Leesburg, Waterford, Charlestown, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg & Middleway to Winchester once a week. Leave Alexandria every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Martinsburg on Wednesday by 5 p m. Leave Martinsburg at 6 p m and arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning. Leave Winchester every Friday noon & arrive at Alexandria on Monday by 10 a m.
30. From Alexandria, to Fairfax ch once a week. Leave Fairfax ch every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Alexandria by 9 a m. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 3 p m. & arrive at Fairfax ch by 7 p m.
31. From Washington city, by Frederickburg, Spottsylvania ch, Warrenton, Carterville, Gumerland, Farmville, Prince Edward, Charlotte Colesville, Meadville, Halifax, Danville and Harrisville to Huntersville in N. C. once a week.
Leave Washington every Saturday at 8 p m & arrive at Huntersville the next Tuesday by 8 p m. Leave Huntersville every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Washington the next Saturday by 7 a m.
32. From Washington city, by Fairfax ch, Centreville, Goshen, Middleburg, Upperville, Paris, Milwood, Winchester, Romney, Weathersport and Green Glades to Gandy's once a week. Leave Washington every Friday at 3 p m. & arrive at Fairfax ch by 6 p m. Leave Fairfax ch at 6 1/2 p m and arrive at Gandy's on Monday by 8 p m. Returning. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Fairfax ch on Friday by 5 1/2 a m and at Washington by 9 a m.
33. From Gandy's by Clark'sburg, Math's, Marietta & Athens to Chillicothe once a week. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 a m & arrive at Chillicothe on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Chillicothe every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Gandy's the next Monday by 7 p m.
34. From Romney by Moore's, to Pendleton once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Pendleton ch on Tuesday by 4 p m. Returning. Leave Pendleton ch on Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Romney on Thursday by 6 p m.
35. From Marietta by Bel Air to Wood ch once a week. Leave Marietta every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Wood ch by 10 a m. Leave Wood ch at 2 p m, & arrive at Marietta by 6 p m.
36. From Clark'sburg, by Buchanan and Randolph ch to Pendleton ch once in two weeks. Leave Clark'sburg every other Tuesday at 2 p m & arrive at Pendleton ch on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Pendleton ch every other Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Clark'sburg on Sunday by 10 a m.
37. From Frederickburg, by Falmouth, Elk Run church, Fauquier ch & Salem, to Paris once a week. Leave Paris every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Frederickburg on Monday by 8 p m. Leave Frederickburg every Friday at 8 p m & arrive Paris on Saturday by 8 p m.
38. From Leesburg, by Centerville, Hay market, Buckland, Warrenton, Jeffersonville & Culpeper ch to Madison ch once a week. Leave Leesburg every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Madison ch on Sunday by 5 p m. Leave Madison ch every Monday at 8 a m & arrive at Leesburg on Wednesday by 10 a m.
39. From Frederickburg, by Germania, Stevensburg, Culpeper ch, Gains Cross Roads & Front Royal, to Winchester once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Friday at 2 p m. & arrive at Winchester on Monday at 6 a m. Returning. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Frederickburg on Friday by 10 a m.
40. From Culpeper ch by Woodville, Washington, Thornton's Gap & Mundell's Store, to New market once a week. Leave Culpeper ch every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at New market on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave New Market at 2 p m and arrive at Culpeper on Wednesday by 6 p m.
41. From Frederickburg by Thornburg, Chilesburg, Chesterfield ch, New found hills, Oxford, Crew's store, Goochland ch, Mitchell's, Yanceyville, Louisa ch, Potomacville, Bibb's store and Spottsylvania ch to Frederickburg once a week.
Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at noon, arrive at Goochland ch on Thursday by 11 a m and at Frederickburg the next Tuesday by 8 a m.
42. From Frederickburg, by Port Royal and Pittsville to Layton's once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Layton's on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Layton's Tuesday at 2 p m & arrive at Frederickburg on Wednesday by 11 a m.
43. From Layton's by Loyd's, Tappahannock, Urbanna, Glens and Gloucester ch to Yorktown once a week. Leave Layton's every Thursday at noon
and arrive at Yorktown every Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Yorktown every Sunday at 5 a m and arrive at Layton's on Tuesday by noon.
(To be continued.)
The Subscribers take this method of requesting DAVID DUNCAN late Collector of the port of Machinaw, to remit them on or before the month of March next the amount of their bond given to the United States, as judgment both been obtained against them on said bond.
ROBERT ABBOTT, JNO. DODEMEAD. Detroit November 10-1m
BOOTS and SHOES.
JOHN MINCHIN, Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he manufactures and has on hand a large and elegant assortment of Gentlemen's fashionable boots, dancing pumps, dress and strong shoes of the first quality and workmanship. Two Apprentices wanted to the above business.
New Jersey Avenue, near } Law's buildings, Dec- } cember 1-1m
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Liza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia,
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cordas, Cashmeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory.
November 12-1f ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington July 26-1f
50 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age--has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little thin and took with him a tow linen shirt & trousers, one pair of nankeen trousers, also one old burnt coat and old hat which worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Greager in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail to that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market.
SINGELTON BURCH.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea.
RAISINS, ALMONDS & CHOCOLATE.
W. & C. SMITH have received by the Welcome Return, Captain Creighton, from New-York, 60 Boxes fresh Muscadel Raisins, 10 Kegs Sun Raisins, 10 Boxes Soft Shell Marseilles Almonds, 15 Boxes warranted Chocolate. Georgetown, Nov. 26-1f.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oil--also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Nov. 12-1f
FOR SALE.
A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov 1806-1f
AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY.
THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. resorting to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELLA, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public.
The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, suitable for 50 horses, with carriages, harness, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4-1f.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of Colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wooden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Narashy, 14th June 1805-1f
For Sale.
 1. Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted.  2. Case of Shoes and Boots.  3. Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martinique Noyau and Catechu.  4. Small bale of Caffia.  5. Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine.  6. Casks of Gun Powder.  7. Boxes of Boston Chocolate.  8. Chest of fresh Hylon Tea.  Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days.
JOHN GOULDING.
Who has for sale.
Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States.
Also on hand as usual,
A choice stock of good old Madeira Wine, Buceccelles, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Bounce, Whisky &c. Fresh Teas, Porter, Ale, &c. &c. Which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail.
JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 13-1f
TO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE in Norfolk until the first day of February next, for securing the bank at Smith's Point on the Potomac from washing away by the high tides, gales of winds and rains. It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place; a wall now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marsh mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of saplings for filling will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned materials. A pavement of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells, of at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marsh mud. THOMAS NEWTON, Collector, November 24-1f
CHARLES A. BURNETT, HAS received from London and Liverpool a handsome assortment of articles in his line, consisting of
WATCHES & JEWELRY,
Silver, Tortoiseshell, and steel Spectacles; Table knives and forks with ivory handles, Pen knives and scissors,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket BOOKS.
He also continues to manufacture gold and silver ware, at the most reduced prices. George Town, Dec. 2d-1f
TEN Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY on the 18th ult. a negro woman of mine named MOLL. She is about twenty-five years of age, of yellowish complexion, of low stature and rather corpulent. Her face is generally full of pimples; on the upper part of her breast there is a scar nearly the size of a common finger. The above reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will bring her home. GEORGE FRENCH. George Town, December 5-1f
CHEAP GOODS.
T. W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a Large Assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell unusually low. Also London PIANO FORTES, Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 2-1f
NOTICE.
This is to give notice that the subscriber of Washington city hath obtained from the Orphan's court of the county of Washington in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Stenger, late of Washington city, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 8th day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 8th day of December, 1806. SOLOMON STENGER, Adm'r. December 8-3t
BY virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of AUGUSTUS PRICKE, Complainant,
THOMAS CARPENTER, Defendant.
Will be Sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 3d day of January next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, all that part of a Lot of ground numbered fifteen in square numbered one hundred and forty-one, in the city of Washington, beginning at the angle formed by the dividing line of lots numbered fifteen and sixteen in said square and the line of North H Street, and running thence due west with the line of said H Street thirty feet, then leaving the said street at right angles thereto south one hundred feet, thence with the line of lot numbered seventeen in said square east thirty feet, and thence with a line intersecting the line of said H Street north at right angles thereto one hundred feet to the place of beginning.
The improvements on said Lot or part of a lot of ground are, a two story framed Dwelling House, and a excellent Kitchen. Any person desirous of purchasing said property can be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office.
The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms, a credit of three months. The purchaser giving bond with approved security for the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale.
Lewis Ford, Trustee. December 10-1f
The subscriber wishes to purchase a NEGRO GIRL from 16 to 21 years of age, that is well acquainted with House work, &c. BENJAMIN HODGES of Thomas Upper Marlboro, Dec. 10-3v