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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. CCCCLXXXVIII. FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1803. PAID IN ADVANCE.
DEBATE on the resolution offered by Mr. NEWTON, to repeal the BANK- RUPT LAW.
In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, and Wednesday, the 22nd and 23rd days of November.
The resolution was advocated by Messrs. Newton, Elliot, Smilie, Hal- tings, Stanford, and Randolph; and op- posed by Messrs. Jackson, Early, Skin- ner, and Euliss.
The advocates of the repeal observed that though the resolution had laid on the table for a considerable time, pur- posely with a view to collect public op- inion, no remonstrance hostile to it had been received from any part of the union, and that this circumstance indicated the unfavorable sentiment entertained of the bankrupt system; and that even a- mong those most materially interested in its provisions, a dead silence prevailed. Some gentlemen were averse to the re- peal, inasmuch as the law would expire by its own limitation, in a few years; but the house should recollect that in the mean time they were responsible for all its evils and iniquities. If too it should be suffered to die a natural death, the inevitable effect would be that those who are now struggling to avoid bank- ruptcy will precipitate themselves into such a situation as to avail themselves of its benefit.
With regard to the principle of the present bankrupt system, and probably of any other bankrupt system that could be devised, it was unjust, inasmuch as it favored one class of citizens, the mer- chants, at the expence of all other classes; to advance the interest of the first it sacrificed the interests of all the other members of the community. To prove this it was only necessary to illus- trate it by the common case of a mer- chant availing himself of the benefits of bankruptcy and thereby cancelling the demands of the mechanic or the farmer who might be his creditor; and of the same individual mechanic or farmer, the debtor of another merchant, remaining his debtor with their property subject at any period of their life to his seizure. In the case of the insolvent merchant his debts were totally discharged; whereas in the case of the insolvent me- chanic and farmer, they were of eternal obligation. The preferable system was that established by the several states, which existed before the bankrupt sys- tem, and which still existed, extending to all insolvent debtors the same relief.
It was contended that the partial op- eration of the bankrupt system had had the most mischievous influence on the mo- rals of the mercantile world. That it operated as an impunity to fraud and neg- ligence; that it created extensive cre- dits, and excited a spirit of the most prodigal expenditure; that although the American merchants were probably the most honest, and certainly the most able and enterprising in the world, the facili- ty with which credits were obtained, and the impunity with which risks were incurred, had, under the auspices of this law, introduced into their pri- vate expenditures a ruinous extra- vaganza; and that nothing was more common than to see a merchant, of but small capital, living at an expence su- perior to that of the European trader who had realised his plumb, and at an expence which shamed the frugal dis- bursements of the affluent planter. What were the effects? The scene of luxury and splendor was enjoyed for a few years, and was succeeded by a fail- ure. Did it become the legislature to encourage, or repress this spirit?
The principle of the bankrupt system was inequitable as it regarded the rela- tion of debtor and creditor. However it might be averred to the contrary, it was a truth that its provisions operated to the advantage of the debtor, and of course to the detriment of the creditor. There was no weight in the remark that the commission was taken out at the in- stance of the creditor, as that was mere- ly a nominal act, a creditor usually being made use of who was the friend of the bankrupt. That it operated to the be- nefit of the debtor was clear from its liberating all his future acquisitions, after availing himself of the benefit of a commission, from seizure; whereas under an insolvent law the person alone was released. That hence sprang up a ten fold temptation to fraud under this act, over that which existed under the common insolvent laws. For that un- der the latter an insolvent debtor, if guilty of a fraudulent concealment of property, could at any future period be
called upon to satisfy the claims of his creditors by a delivery of his visible property; while, under this law, the bankrupt may live in the greatest splen- dor, even ostentatiously displaying his property, without rendering it liable to seizure. Fraud once successfully perpe- trated and concealed, every restraint is removed; and so deleterious had this effect been that it had manifestly influc- ed a deep wound upon the confidence of man with man in the ordinary transac- tions of life.
It was further contended that while justice and humanity dictated the libe- ration from arrest of the body of the unfortunate debtor, justice inhibited the exonerations of property from going to satisfy just debts; that the obligation, wherever the ability existed, to pay hon- est debts was eternal; and that this law in having a retro-active effect was unjust. Evils infinitely greater had been inflicted by inconsiderate and frau- dulent debtors taking refuge in the pro- visions of the bankrupt law than from all the inhumanity exercised by merci- less creditors over unfortunate debtors. That the principle of the bankrupt law was also retro-active, inasmuch as it de- stroyed the grade of dignity, existing in many of the states by which a bonded debt obtained a legal preference over an open account; that it absolutely im- paired the subsisting contract between the person holding and the person signing the bond.
It was remarked that the principle of the bankrupt law, however good in theory, could never be carried into ef- fect, as had been proved by a long course of British experience, without a recur- rence to those sanguinary laws, which they had introduced for the prevention and punishment of fraud; but which were so abhorrent to our code of laws that public opinion could not tolerate them.
The expences of going through the forms of bankruptcy constituted no in- considerable objection to the system. The appointment of a commissioner was understood to be in no small degree lu- crative, and the various processes through which the bankrupt was compelled to go, in practice, reduced the little property he had left, to a state still less. Indeed from the practical effects of the system, it would appear that it had been made more for the emolument of the commis- sioner than for the benefit of the credi- tor.
However necessary this system might be in England, who owed almost the whole of her prosperity to trade, it be- came not a nation, the leading feature of whose character was agriculture, to tread in her footsteps; but on the contrary to avert rather than to hasten the period when such a system would be rendered necessary; that, in truth, the spi- rit of trade in this country, was suffi- ciently vigorous, and only required the common protection given to all other occupations, to prosper to every bene- ficial purpose.
In the commercial world, the honest, though unfortunate merchant, had no- thing to fear from his creditors. A long experience had shewn that the mercantile world felt with sympathy, and acted with magnanimity to the un- fortunate.
In addition to these objections it was urged, that the bankrupt law was inju- rious as it enlarged the sphere of the federal courts. The constitution was a system of compromise. Many powers were given without a view to their im- mediate exercise. It did not, therefore, follow that, because the power to es- tablish an uniform system of bankrupt- cy, was given, it must now be exercis- ed. The powers of the general govern- ment, if not too great, were suffi- ciently great. It became congress, there- fore, neither to take from or add to the powers of the state courts. To increase the powers of the federal courts, thro' the operation of the bankrupt system, was to derogate from the powers of the state courts. The state tribunals were weak enough, without thus trengthen- ing them.
The authorities under this law not on- ly went to enlarge the powers of the federal government generally, but par- ticularly to the extension of executive power. The appointment of commis- sioners of bankruptcy was an additional weight thrown into the scale of execu- tive patronage. The power of that de- partment ought to be viewed with an eye of jealousy, and the House, however willing to allow to it the enjoyment of all fair and necessary power, ought vi- gilantly to guard against its undue en- crease. It might be answered that this evil might be removed by placing the appointment of the commissioners in the
hands of the courts. But this would not be the effect. The judicial depart- ment, in the aspect of its political weight, was not to be contem- plated. So long as it remains, as fixed by the con- stitution, it will rest for support some- where; it will naturally ally itself to some other department of the govern- ment, and the inducements to such alli- ance will be most naturally held out by the executive; but however peculiar circumstances might at this time indi- cate otherwise, such a tendency was a kind of political gravity, which, how- ever it might for a time be checked would eventually exert its influence.
On the other hand, the opponents of the repeal observed that the silence of the public on the subject indicated nei- ther hostility or opposition to the present system of bankruptcy; if it indicated any prevailing sentiment, it was that of confidence in the judgment of their re- presentatives. If the system really was so unpopular, as some gentlemen had represented it to be, their tables would ere this have been covered with memo- rials for its repeal, whereas not a single petition to that effect had been presented during the session.
They contended that it would be true policy to suffer the act to expire by its own limitation. Little more than two years would elapse before the arrival of that period. This conduct was dictated by the undisputed fact that the present system had been adopted as an experi- ment. Hence the limitation of the act. This experiment was now in a fair course of trial. Little more than three years had elapsed since its com- mencement, and sufficient time had not yet passed to test the goodness or the badness of the principle it involved. It was a fact that the distresses of the com- mercial world called for such a system when it was formed in the year 1800; it was a fact that it had done much good; and it might be, that a system of bankruptcy, improved to the extent of which it was susceptible, would be of permanent utility. Amendments, radi- cal amendments, the system certainly required; and should the House deter- mine not to destroy it, those amendments could, and doubtless would be made.
It was believed that the general sen- timent of the nation concurred in the propriety of affording some relief to the distresses of the commercial world. On the form and extent of that relief great contrariety of opinion existed. It was the opinion of well informed merchants and of the best writers, that a greater relief should be afforded to the misfor- tunes of men engaged in trade than in other occupations. To the argument that the proper relief to be extended should be left to the determination of the states, the objection, that the laws of the different states were on this point various and contradictory, was conclu- sive. Trade, of all human occupations, embraced the widest range. Its opera- tions were confined to no particular state, or climate, but pervaded the whole world. It was of great importance then, if practicable, that laws in relation to it should be equally wide with this extensive range. Though this was ut- terly impracticable, yet it was practicable to make the same laws pervade a whole nation. Of this opinion were the vene- rable patriots of 1789, who framed the constitution; such was the spirit of the constitution itself; and such its lan- guage in speaking of uniform laws re- fecting imports, bankruptcies, and in- tercourse between the several states.— Not that the power to pass such laws was imperative: but they manifested the sense of that body and the spirit of the instrument, that all laws on those subjects should be uniform throughout the United States.
To the argument, that the exonera- tion of property from the payment of just debts was a violation of justice, it was replied, that however correct the principle might be in ordinary cases, it did not hold in commercial concerns.— In other employments an inability to comply with contracts was generally the result of idleness or imprudence; but so great and inevitable were the risks at- tendant on commerce, that no human prudence could guard against them.
Of trade, credit was the life; without it, it could not exist. In this country too, it was the great source of revenue. How politic then, was it in a country, where the whole of the revenue, and much of the wealth of its citizens, de- pended upon trade, to adopt regulations which would repress mercantile exertion and enterprise?
It was contended, that it was not true that the principle of a Bankrupt Law operated in favor of the debtor; the reverse was the case, and constituted
one of the strongest arguments of its su- periority to insolvent laws, under which the time of surrender was left to the option of the debtor, whereas, under a Bankrupt Law, the creditor, whenever he had reason to apprehend the fraud or failure of his debtor, could take out a commission under the Bankrupt law; therefore, the creditor may arrest the prodigal or unjust carrier of the debtor; while under the insolvent law, the debtor rarely surrenders his property, until he has squandered nearly the whole, or un- til he has made a fraudulent transfer of it.—Such was the operation of the prin- ciple of a good Bankrupt system; with regard to the present it was admitted that its provisions were unfair, and op- erated frequently the other way.
A leading argument in favor of a Bankrupt System was that it multiplied checks against fraud; there would of course be less temptation to commit fraud, as the chances of concealing it diminished. In most countries the ter- rors of an awful punishment awaited the commission of fraud under this act, even the terrors of death. Though it might not be found policy in this country to make punishments so terrible, yet it was always within the power of the legis- lature to make transgressions so penal, as to guard against the apprehended evils.
It was contended that one great ob- ject of the constitution in bestowing this power on the general government was the establishment of national credit upon the broad principles of justice; such was the effect of the system of bankruptcy; by which the same obligations were im- posed upon the merchants of all the states in their relation to each other, and towards foreigners. Remove this sys- tem, and you virtually re-enact the par- tial and varying laws of the different states. In Virginia, for instance, the person only of the debtor is liberated, while in Maryland both person and prop- erty are liberated. Will not the citi- zen of one state acquire advantages over the citizen of another, and will not foreigners have reference in their deal- ings to the laws of the states, and pre- fer dealing with the citizens of that state where there shall exist the greatest se- curity for the recovery of their debts? Will not the citizen of one state remove into another, and evade the operation of the laws of the state where contracts were made?
The friends of the repeal say the Bankrupt system is retrospective in its operation. That was true, inasmuch as it changed the relations of debtor and creditor. But what will the repeal do? Contracts have been made under the contemplated existence of the act for a fixed period. By repealing it before that period arrives, you likewise change again the relations of debtor and credi- tor.
AN ACCOUNT OF THE FIRST FESTIVAL OF THE ROYAL JENNERIAN SOCIETY FOR THE EXTERMINATION OF THE SMALL-POX, ON THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1803.
Extracted from the Gentleman's Magazine.
Mr. Urban, I respect your miscellany too highly to wish it to be made the vehicle of any ordinary festival; but when the im- portant object of the Royal Jennerian Society for the extermination of the Small-Pox is contemplated, and that millions of millions of lives depend upon its success, no apology is requisite for my requesting to record, in your valu- able pages, the first festival of this society, which was held on the 17th instant, to commemorate the birth day of Dr. Edward Jenner.
At five o'clock about 360 noblemen and gentlemen assembled at the Crown and Anchor Tavern in the Strand, to partake of an elegant dinner, under the direction of the following stewards:
Earl of Egremont, Lord Goring, Esq., Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, Sir Wal- ter Farquhar, Bart. John Coakley Let- tson, M. D. Thomas Baring, Esq. Hen- ry Gline, Esq. Henry Home, Esq. Ro- bert Thornton, Esq. John Forster Tuf- ten, Esq. William Vaughan, Esq. Da- vid Pike, Esq.
After dinner, Non nobis, Domine , was delivered in a grand style; which was succeeded by,
1. The KING, the PATRON of the
Society; and immediately a song in grand chorus.
"God save the King, succeeded by 2. The QUEEN, the PATRONESS of the Society.
3. His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES; and the other Royal Vice- Patrons and Patronesses.
The Chairman, Lord Egremont, then read a letter from his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to the Earl of Berkeley, in answer to an application to his Royal Highness to honor the Anni- versary by taking the chair, which is so characteristic of his Royal Highness's good sense, and just discernment, that we presume to gratify the public with a copy.
Carlton House, May 14, 1803. "My Dear Lord,
"The Prince of Wales has com- manded me to assure your Lordship of the great pleasure and satisfaction he should feel in taking the chair at the Jennerian Society, were it not that it had been adjudged contrary to etiquette in his Royal Highness's station to do so; that he had been obliged to decline the application of several great and National Institutions on similar occasions.
"The Prince additionally regrets the frustration of this etiquette, because, in the enthusiastic admiration he feels for so valuable a discovery, his Royal High- ness cannot but combine the highest es- teem for the worth and character of its respectable author.
"I have the honor to remain, my dear Lord, with great respect and re- gard,
"Your obliged and faithful servant, "J. M'MAHON." "Earl of Berkeley, Esq. &c."
4. The health of her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES, which was drunk with the more enthusiasm, being also her Royal Highness's birth day.
5. The NAVY of Great-Britain. This was received with long and re- iterated plaudits; and encouraged by an appropriate speech from the chair- man, who observed, that the Society was founded in an auspicious moment, when we were upon the eve of war, which would be more than compensated by the number of lives saved to the community by the extension of the Cow Pock; which he amply illustrated, by comparing its success to the nature of a sinking fund of useful subjects saved to the nation: this produced the popu- lar song of
"Rule Britannia."
"6. The ARMY of Great Britain," was received with great ardour, and followed by "Britons strike home."
"7. The Duke of Bedford, President of the Society."
8. Dr. JENNER.
This toast was received with an im- pressive enthusiasm we never before witnessed. After the room was ready to burst with re-echoing of repeated plaudits, Dr. Jenner attempted to speak, but Lord Gwydir repeating the toast, which Lord Egremont had previously given, the loudest acclamations ensued, and reverberated from every part of the room, for a considerable period before Dr. Jenner could be heard, when he modestly expressed his grateful feelings for the honor and approbation he had experienced, from the sovereign on the throne, to his subjects in every depart- ment of the empire. Overcome and oppressed as he appeared to be with the unanimous and distinguished approba- tion of the company, he confessed that he had not words to express the grate- tude of his heart, or the extent of hap- piness they had conferred; an equal, and if possible, a superior degree of which, he wished might fill the bosom of every individual present, and of every friend of humanity throughout the Uni- verse. After repeated and loud ap- plaudes had succeeded this address, T. F. Dibdin, Esq. of St. John's College, Oxford, delivered the following speech:
"Mr. Chairman, "We are met to celebrate, on this day, the triumph of Vaccination, the birth of its founder. Let joy and bene- volence reign unbounded in our bos- oms!
"Gentlemen, it is needless to describe to you, in glowing colours, the ravages of that horrid disease, which has deprav- ed many of us of our parents, relations, or friends. You yourselves have wit- nessed its progress—have witnessed the disasters which seldom fail to attend it. Let us exult in the consoling reflection, that its terrors are shortly to cease. To Dr. Jenner, and to every medical gen- tlemen present, worthy associates in the cause, we owe this peculiar blessing, which now seems diffused to almost every civilized part of the globe.—With- out presumption, therefore, we may

conclude, that it has been directed and supported by the interpolation of Heaven.
"Gentlemen—I stated to you, that the small-pox was about to take its departure from suffering humanity—Yes, like the shades of night before the morn, it has bid its abhorred face, and fled the presence of Vaccina! From the Severn to the Ganges, the mild virtues of the cow-pox have been seen, felt, and acknowledged—along the shores of Asia, in the cot of the Hindoo, and in the temple of the Brahmin, it has been contemplated with rapture, and cherished with adoration! This enlightened country, this glorious island (for glorious it will be, in spite of every effort of a proud and implacable foe,) has given birth to a blessing which has operated to the preservation of thousands. Happy thought! comforting reflection! We are now assembled under the sanction of a monarch, who, with his royal offspring have dignified the institution with their patronage; and we have also to boast of the support of some of the brightest characters in the realm. When I look to the Chair, I see, with peculiar satisfaction, how our seat is ennobled. ( The Earl of Egremont in the chair. )"
"Gentlemen—We shall live to view a rising generation of beauty and perfection; the son preferred to his father, the daughter inheriting the bloom and loveliness of her mother—the tear of sorrow about to be wiped away, and the pang for premature death no longer to be felt! What prospects are these to contemplate! What joy and consolation ought they not to infuse!
"Let us, therefore, friends and countrymen, indulge a fervent wish for the preservation of that life which has been instrumental to such blessings; and let us hope that time itself shall cease, ere the name of Jenner be forgotten!"
After the warm and repeated plaudits which succeeded began to subside, the chairman proposed
9. Success to the Royal Jennerian Society, and to the extermination of the small-pox.
This was likewise received by loud and enthusiastic applause; and was followed by an address to Dr. Jenner, on his birth day, written and recited by Isaac Brandon, Esq.
THE wreath of Conquest, and the voice of Fame, Have crown'd the warrior, and proclaim'd his name!— Say, what fair leaf shall bind the brow of those, Whose generous labours lessen human woes; Who wield no sword—who wake no orphan's tears, But snatch our infants from untimely biers? Twin'd with the olive, be that fragrant flower Whose sweets will live, when it has spent its hour! For, like the rose, the guardians of mankind, Tho' sunk in death, shall leave their sweets behind! Round thee, O JENNER! let this garland blow, And, while it sweetly shades, fill sweetly glow! 'Tis said, that bursting from the angry skies, The lightning harmless o'er the laurel flies— Then o'er that brow where peace and genius twine, With brightest rays, may suns eternal shine! Clas'd in that roll where dwell the sons of mind, Guardians of science, fathers of their kind, Troy name shall live!—for immortal life Is worthy him, whose bosom, beating high, Lifts his mild shield that braves th' infectious breath, And strikes the poison from the dart of death! 'Twas in the proudest of his willing misbeholds, When to 'em pain'd round her incense threw! When Briton's Genius, turning from the field, Traces thy name with triumph on her shield! When grateful Europe draws her festive flowers, And her fair groups come dancing from their bowers!— See prowling Indians fix'd at thy applause, Trace thy vast gift from the eternal cause;— With pearls of nature rend the "wondering air," Lay bare their arms, and mark thy glory there! Yet such there are, whose jealousy & bare Spread the quick lie, and groundless tears create: But such is life!—to streams will reptiles run, Infests will breed, wherever warms the sun. When genial Spring with promise crowns the fruits, See how the worm the gen'rous bough pollutes! Though some few leaves the greedy spoiler tare, The tree still prospers its treasures on the air. Almighty Egypt rais'd with giant hand Its hallow'd Tentyris, o'er its wondrous land; Its "learned walls" with ripen'd science hung, Where ev'ry stone seems quicken'd with a tongue:
* In several places on the continent, festivals are annually celebrated in honor of the discovery of the Vaccine inoculation.
† Some chiefs of the Cherokee Indians attended the Presidency of the United States of America. They had heard (as they expressed it) "that the Great Spirit had gifted a white man, over the great water, with a power to prevent the Small Pox." Eagerly enquiring, and being informed of the fact, they received the infection on their arms, and carried it into the midst of their tribes. It is a pleasing reflection that these untutored savages have spread it throughout their country, and that they are eminently expert in the practice of the new inoculation; they are preparing their rude but sincere presents to Dr. Jenner, a token at once of their admiration and gratitude.
‡ This allusion extends only to those, who from envy, self interest, or hatred of innovation, diffuse falsehood to retard the progress of improvement.
Four thousand years its awful brows have crown'd, And stamp'd in Gods, who rear'd the mass profound: Though rude barbarians lift the spoiling hand, And here and there a column strew the land, The godlike structure triumphs o'er their rage; And hands its glories down from age to age! Ah, turn from these!—Behold the Mother's care! Seek the Child's crib, and gratitude is there: The parent eye the tender tribute sheds, As o'er the arm the mild contagion spreads:— 'Tis THERE Philanthropist, thy worth is taught! —JENNER & MERCY mingle in her thought! As from rude chaos fair creation rose, As from the bud th' expanding floweret blows, As from dim night the beauteous morning springs, And o'er the landscape spread its purple wings, From slumbering stone, the hand of Plidian fire Shall JENNER call, and all the mafs inspire! Come, heav'nly SCULPTURE, with Promethean eye! Thy kindling chisel o'er the marble ply!— As the fond tendrils twines the shel'ring tree, Let babes cling smiling round their JENNER's knee! Tow'r'd his fond looks, where mildness reigns serene, With lifted gaze, each artless face is seen, —The funder'd lips—the cherub eye intent— The pause of fondness—and the still content. Then sweetly shape,—with all thy softest powers The grateful Mother—offering fruits and flowers: Could breath be moulded by thy beauteous art, From the rais'd breast the cherish'd sigh should start! And, could thy hand the feeling tear controul, The silent blessing down her cheek should roll. Beneath his soft let cypress boughs be seen, And venom'd nettles wither'd lie between; Nor round his brow forgotten be the wreath, Where shades the olive, and the roses breathe, O had thy talents with the scourge been born, How many eyes had yet beheld the morn! No horrid fretwork had destroyed thy face, Where Gaido's genius might have sought for grace! No taint had blasted Nature's fair design, Sapt all the blood,—and curf'd a future line! Hearts that were broken had been sav'd by thee! But selfish Glory blesses the decree, That gave to us the honour of thy birth!— May hoary Time long crown thy hallow'd worth!— As guides the brook at evening's tranquil close, So flow thy days,—the mirror of repose! May blooming health embow'r thy calm retreat! May joys domestic shed their influence sweet With growing love, affection's gentle rage, The throng'd respect that crowds the couch of age! And future Nations, when thou seek'st the skies, Shall own thy Genius bade their myriads rise!"
Here the enthusiasm of the company again burst forth, with acclamations of every voice in the room, till Dr. Bradley addressed the company with an elegantly condensed history of the progress of Vaccine Inoculation; and particularly alluded to the success of Doctor de Carro, of Vienna, in transmitting the cow-pox, by the route of Balfourah, to India, where the small-pox had broke out among the Gentoos, the believers in Brahma, among whom nearly nine out of every ten persons fell victims to this dreadful disease. The Brahmins, who venerate the cow as a sacred animal, received the cow-pox with religious zeal; and the pious Gentoos were thus preserved by the opportune arrival of this providential blessing. The same means had been extended to Ceylon, and 7000 lives had already been saved by the introduction of the cow-pox.
Dr. Bradley's health was then drank by the company, with thanks for his valuable remarks.
Benjamin Travers, Esq. one of the earliest initiators of the Royal Jennerian Society, now proposed the health of, and thanks to "Lord Egremont, the noble chairman." He expatiated in an elegant speech, on his lordship's public and private virtues; which led him, although exempted by his rank and fortune, from feeling the wants of the poor, to devote his patronage and purse to mitigate their miseries, and to promote their comforts. He then delivered a most impressive eulogy on the views and probable success of the Jennerian Institution, and congratulated the company on the heartfelt satisfaction they would experience in reflecting upon the millions they would prove the means of saving by persevering in the laudable work they had begun; thus imitating their great Master, who declared that "he came into the world, not to take away men's lives, but to save them."
His lordship returned thanks for the honor conferred upon him, in placing him in a station which ought to have been filled by one of the Royal Vice-Patrons. He rejoiced in the success of the Society, which he compared as a sinking-fund of population and strength to the state.
Robert Thornton, Esq. M. P. drank to the Vice-Patrons. With this toast he united the Vice-Patronesses; observing that by the virtuous union of the sexes, subjects of vaccine inoculation would ever be afforded to exercise the talents of a society, which would tend to save more lives than even the losses by war would occasion.
The Earl of Berkeley, as one of the Vice-Patrons, returned thanks to the distinguished Commoner who proposed the toast; and hoped that the union he Small Pox.
recommended would ever prove productive to the individuals, and prosperous to the nation.
Lord Carriington, as one of the Vice-Patrons, also addressed the company, and paid many elegant compliments on the character and virtues which distinguished the noble Vice-Patronesses.
When the Board of Directors was proposed as a toast from the chair, John Towell Rutt, Esq. in an animated speech gave an account of the formation and progress of the society; and rejoiced in the gratification it afforded them, in witnessing its unparalleled utility and success.
Then followed thanks to the Medical Council; to which Dr. Denman returned an appropriate speech, which was followed by the chairman's drinking to "The right honorable Lord Mayor, Benjamin Travers, Esq. and John Julius Angerstein, Esq."
This again called up Mr. Travers, who expatiated with his usual animation on the rapid formation of a society, which in six months had acquired the highest splendour, confirmed by the appearance of one of the most numerous and respectable meetings ever convened together; and whose sublime object, joined to the united endeavors of so many illustrious characters, afforded the bright prospect of being crowned with success. He concluded with highly complimenting Dr. John Walker, the resident physician of the society's Central House, who early united in the formation of the institution, and before its establishment, had devoted his time and attention to gratuitous inoculation; and after proposing his health, the Doctor rose and hinted at his success in stopping the progress of the small-pox, which had broke out in the army and navy with gen. Abercrombie in the Mediterranean, as well as in Malta, Palermo and Egypt; which he effected by means of the cow-pox.
The chairman next proposed "The health of Dr. William Woodville, and the rest of the friends of the cow-pox (for the extermination of the small-pox) in every part of the world."
This called up Dr. Lettson, who informed the company that Dr. Woodville had just left the room; and in his absence he would offer some remarks upon the Doctor's distinguished and independent conduct. In consequence of being at the head of the hospital for the small-pox and inoculation, his experience was deemed so superior to every other medical practitioner, as to induce the first professional men to call him into consultation upon every difficult and important case, as being decidedly the most competent to the subject. He had, nevertheless, as soon as the Cow Pox, was promulgated by Dr. Jenner, embraced the discovery, and encouraged it in his public and private capacity; and had probably inoculated more persons with it, in consequence of his public situation, than any other individual, Dr. Jenner excepted; and had thus with great disinterestedness, sacrificed the extensive prospects of private emolument to public good. At this time, of the multitude who applied to him at the Small Pox Hospital, only two patients were in the hospital under the Small Pox, and not one for several weeks previously; which might be ascribed to his successful exertions in promoting the Cow Pox. Among other friends to Vaccine Inoculation, Dr. Lettson could pass by Dr. De Carro, of Vienna, who had forwarded the Cow Pox to India, and particularly to Dr. Waterhouse (the Jenner of America, who first introduced it into that Hemisphere. He concluded this animated address with an eulogy to the Faculty, who had almost unanimously united their endeavors to exterminate the Small-pox, one of the most lucrative sources of emolument; and elucidated this independent conduct by remarking that, as about 3000 persons had died annually in London by the Small-pox, it might be calculated that 30,000 persons must have been attacked with this disease; and admitting that each might devote for medical aid only three guineas, the sum of 90,000 guineas would thus be sacrificed by the Faculty at the altar of public good. He apologized, as a professional man, for offering such an eulogy for an unparalleled disinterestedness; but he trusted that his period of life would exempt him from any censure on this ground.
Toward the close of the evening, Lord Egremont withdrew; and Dr. Jenner, who sat at his right hand during the day, accepted the chair, and preserved to a late hour rational conviviality chastened and refined by the sublime sentiment of rescuing from the grave more human beings than ever was even suggested by the warmest imagination could possibly result, from the institution of any other society, in the records of history or time;—a sentiment rendered still more gratifying by the presence in the chair, on the present auspicious occasion,
§ Dr. Jenner sent to Dr. Waterhouse a silver box, inlaid with gold, of exquisite taste and workmanship, with this inscription, "Edward Jenner to Benjamin Waterhouse." But Mr. King the mutual friend of the kindred physicians, who had the care of forwarding this valuable present, annexed this superscription; "From the Jenner of the Old World to the Jenner of the New World."
of that man, without whose discovery the society would not have existed; and by which millions of rising generations, upon whom the future must necessarily depend, are saved to enrich the state, to implore blessings on the discoverer, no less distinguished for his amiable and endearing manners, than for the modesty and humility with which he has received the applause and gratitude of an admiring world; and which cannot but inspire every virtuous heart with pious adoration of the Supreme Power, which hath vouchsafed in mercy to dispense the means of preserving mankind from the most mortal disease that ever visited the children of men.
VERSES.
For the First Anniversary of the JENNERIAN SOCIETY.
OH, how divine this Triumph, to the ear When chain'd of old the captive of the war, Whilst thro' the rack with blood stain'd trophies hung, The vaunting cohorts in succession throng, Eye the rich spoil, and scent the wreathed flow'r, Nor ask of fate, a gentler, happier hour! Whilst he, their Chief, as Music's misus'd tongue, His deeds of sanguinary valour sung, And his arm brandish'd high the shining blade, And his stern brow the laurel crown display'd, Midd' idolizing myriads proudly rode, Deeming himself, destruction's Demi-god! Oh, how unlike this triumph! liberal joy Here feels no cruel passion's mean alloy, But virtue hallows pleasure—reason feasts And smiling certifies meek Pity's plans, Experience glories in her part dishonour'd, Hope points exulting to a sphere enlarg'd; And, as she sees her great, her good, and wife, Scouch'd are the tears in charity's glad eyes, The mute admiration adds her grateful lays, And science wears her crown of fadeless bays. Nor the choice viand, nor the mantling bowl, Raise to his height of bliss the generous soul, As powers to eat festival luxuries above; Their joy, utility; their pure feast, love. And what must be the feelings of thy breast, JENNER, with more than usual blessings blest, Thou who to truth's rich mine has burnt thy way, And found her diamond of eternal ray, Polish'd the glorious gem to radiance right, And bade admiring nations hail the light. Where round her pole, stern winter scowls afar, Or there, where glows the coast of Malabar, Distant from thee, where life's more polish'd sons Breathe temperate air, and bless the milder Zones. There too, whilst Providence his flag unfurl'd, Where erl, Columbus found a wider world, Relounds alike thy venerated name, And either Hemisphere augments thy fame. At thy command, what hosts of ills retire! Disease extinguishes one febrile fire, From hell tho' the fierce spark which light it came And myriads perished in the vengeful flame, Whilst death alarm'd with mad convulsive start Drops from his quiver its most venom'd dart. Nor only baffled are these mightier woes, Now life's warm stream in healthier current flows, The quick ear catches e'en the whisper'd sound, And darts the piercing eye its vivid flashes round. No more, despairing, the fond mother sighs, Whilst in her arms the teething infant lies, Scarce recogniz'd its pufule bloated form— Poor bloom! cankerd by Corruption's worm! Suffus'd o'er Youth's sweet cheek, the living bloom Of Beauty dreads no more on earthly doom, No dent it knows, except a dimple's dell, No feamy fear, the cruel pest to tell; But there kind blushes, imities, and transports lie, And all the stores of Love's artillery. No more the Peasant, with preventive care, Turns from the neighbouring cot his foot-sept far; But joys the bar'd arm's rosy spot to see, And, grateful, borrows its security: Then guides his plough, or tends his fleecy care, Speeds to the market, burtles at the fair, Or, smiling, wends to Church on Sabbath-day, His thanks with more than wonted zeal to pay. Then what must be the feelings of thy breast, JENNER, with more than usual blessings blest! The Painter's canvas and the Sculptor's stone, The Muses' lyre, the patronizing Throne, All own, as all promote, thy certain claim To the high guerdon of eternal fame. And see, how glad admiring hosts attend, To hail their Country's Boast, their Country's Friend, And with him honour'd length of happy days, And find their highest pleasure in his praise!
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FOR SALE,
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WASHINGTON CITY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7.
On Monday AARON BURR, Vice-President of the United States, arrived in this City.
The following is a Copy of a Letter received by the SECRETARY of the NAVY from Capt. RODGERS.
United States Frigate New-York. Potomac, Dec. 6, 1803.
Sir, I have the honor to make you acquainted with the particulars relative to the destruction of the Bashaw of Tripoli's largest cruiser, by referring you to the following extract from my journal:
"On the evening of the 21st of June last, owing to some extraordinary movements of the gun boats in the harbour of Tripoli, I was induced to conceive that the Bashaw either intended to send some cruisers to sea during the night, or that he had received intelligence of some bound in; I therefore, accordingly, made such disposition of the vessels engaged in the blockade as to enable us to intercept either, by stationing the Adams, capt. Campbell, to the westward, the Schooner Enterprize, lieut. Hull, to the eastward, and remaining myself with the John Adams abreast of the town, and at half past seven A. M. on the following day, Tripoli, bearing W. S. W. distance 3 or 4 leagues, observed the Enterprize in the S. S. E. with a signal flying, its signification not distinguishable; made sail and stood towards her; at 8 o'clock spoke the Enterprize, when Lieutenant Hull informed me that a large ship of the enemy was anchored close in with the beach. At half past 8 A. M. shortened sail and prepared to anchor, with springs on our cable, discovering that the enemy was anchored with springs on his cable in a deep narrow bay, about 5 or 6 leagues to the Eastward of the town, and in a situation very advantageous to the defence of their ship. At the same time observed nine gun boats close in with the shore, coming to her assistance, and a vast number of cavalry and armed men on the beach. At 7 minutes before 9 A. M. being in 7 fathoms water and supposing we were within point blank shot, commenced firing, which the enemy returned, and a constant fire was maintained on both sides for 45 minutes, when the enemy's fire was silenced. At which instant the crew abandoned the ship in the most confused and precipitate manner; such as her boats could not carry, leaping overboard. At this moment being in a quarter less 5 fathoms water and the rocks appearing under our bottom and in every direction around us, I thought it prudent to wear and lay the ship's head off shore, and in the mean time ordered Lieut. Hull to stand as close in as consisted with safety and amuse the enemy on the beach until our boats could be hoisted out to take possession. At a quarter before 10 A. M. discovering one of the enemy's boats returning to the ship whilst in the act of hoisting ours out, tacked, and renewed our fire and in a few minutes after had the satisfaction to see the enemy's colours hauled down at the same time firing both their broadsides, which was accompanied by the ship blowing up with a tremendous explosion which burst the hull to pieces, and forced the main and mizen-masts 150 or 160 feet perpendicularly into the air, with all the yards, shrouds, stays, &c. belonging to them. This ship was polacre rigged, mounting 22 guns, and the largest cruiser belonging to Tripoli, to appearance a very fine vessel; and from the number of persons we saw abandon her, her crew must have consisted of upwards of 200 men. All the men who returned to the ship, were blown up in her, and I have reason to believe her Captain was among the number, as well as many lives lost before they abandoned her, as we saw several hot holes through her. Immediately after the ship blew up, I ordered the signal made to chase the gun boats, but was not able to approach them within gun shot, owing to the water being very shoal a great distance leeward of them."
I have the honor to be, with the utmost respect, Sir, your ob't humble servant. JOHN RODGERS.
Hon. ROBERT SMITH, Secretary of the Navy.
There are circumstances connected with the late important news from the Mediterranean which ought not to be passed over in silence. Our little squadron in that quarter, with a promptness and vigor, at least unsurpassed, has effected the object of the government and fulfilled the most sanguine wishes of the public. Without the effusion of a drop of blood, and without the payment of a tributary cent, a restoration of peace has been accomplished, almost as soon as it was instracted, with one of the most powerful of the Barbary powers.
We have had it rung through the nation that the present administration was pusillanimous and altogether unqualified

to meet with spirit those great national perils that await all nations; that the period of danger would be to them the day of dismay and humiliation. But what is the language of truth and fact? In the west our rights have been invaded, our peace menaced. In a few months this administration, by means not of lawless violence, but of stern justice, have placed those rights and the peace of the country upon a stronger foundation than they ever before rested. They have, with a clearness of perception and vigor of conduct, that reflects great honor upon them, commanded from the most powerful nations terms which have extorted the admiration of the world. In the East too the rights of our citizens, have been struck at; not, it is true, by a power from which we had any great national calamity to apprehend; but by one which, in co-operation with the other pirates of the Mediterranean, have been for a long lapse of time, in the habit of trampling upon the commercial rights of the most respectable European nations, and of extorting from them a prodigal and disgraceful tribute. Such was the established usage of these powers, such the prevalence of force over right, that our illustrious Washington, imitating the example of Europe, consented to make the United States tributary to their cupidity. A frigate whose cost was, we believe, half a million, and very large stores in specie, or their value in naval stores, were paid to Algiers as the price of peace. We state not this fact for the purpose of condemnation; but to contrast it with the present state of things.
It will be found that the expenses of the navy of the United States for the years 1797, 1798, 1799, 1800 and 1801 were ten millions two hundred and fifteen thousand dollars, averaging, each year, two millions and seventy five thousand dollars. Notwithstanding this immense disbursement, we consented to pay heavy tribute, with the spirit of a Washington at the head of our affairs.
At present, with an annual expenditure of but six hundred and fifty thousand dollars, for such is the present estimated expense of the navy department, we have obtained a peace more honorable than any heretofore made by us with the Barbary powers, without the humiliation of paying the smallest tribute. Let those, who, in the honest pride of Americans, or in the bitter terms of indignant reproach, not long since exclaimed, "millions for defence but not a cent for tribute," tell us what they think of this measure of an administration which they depreciate, and endeavor to lower in the estimation of those foreign enemies, to whose injustice we should offer a solid column? Let them tell us, if the illustrious Washington advanced, as he thought, the interests of his country by rendering tribute to Barbary, and obtained the public esteem for peace even on those terms, what degree of credit the present chief magistrate merits, who, at an expense little short of one fourth of what his predecessor incurred, and without a dollar's tribute, has commanded peace on his own terms?
We are indebted to Dr. Mitchill for the interesting account of the celebration of Dr. JENNER'S birth day, presented in our preceding columns.
The following are the concluding remarks of the Governor of North Carolina in his address to the legislature.
"I cannot conclude this communication, Fellow Citizens, without offering to you my congratulations on the present prosperous situation of the United States. That whilst other nations are engaged in warlike preparations, with views of invasion and destruction, and the wretched people experiencing all the distresses consequent on such a state, we are enjoying, under the blessing of Providence, prosperity and happiness—the fruits of Peace: That whilst they are sunk in debt, and verging towards National bankruptcy; our debt is extinguishing with unexampled rapidity, and our National Treasury is full: That whilst they are multiplying expenses by creating useless Offices, and continually adding to the burthens of their subjects; we are taking every step to economize our public expenditure, and to lessen the taxes on our Citizens: That whilst they seek to encroach their territory, and settle their differences with other nations, by the sword; we encroach ours, by negotiation and equitable purchase, and bring our differences with foreign Powers, to the bar of reason and justice: And that whilst most other Governments with which we are acquainted seek only the advantage of the privileged few; ours embraces equally every Citizen of the United States. Thus favored by the wise Administration of our National Affairs, it becomes us to be grateful to the Supreme Being, for his continued protection; duly to appreciate our blessings, and, as the best security for their continuance, keep a watchful eye on those entrusted with power, that they do not abuse the public confidence."
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, December 5, 1803.
The following message, and accompanying papers, were received from the President of the United States.
MESSAGE.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I have the satisfaction to inform you that the act of hostility, mentioned in my message of the 4th of November to have been committed by a cruiser of the Emperor of Morocco on a vessel of the United States, has been disavowed by the emperor. All differences in consequence thereof have been amicably adjusted, and the treaty of 1786, between this country and that has been recognized and confirmed by the emperor, each party restoring to the other what had been detained or taken. I enclose the emperor's orders given on this occasion.
The conduct of our officers generally, who have had a part in these transactions, has merited entire approbation. The temperate and correct course pursued by our consul, Mr. Simpson, the promptitude and energy of commodore Preble, the efficacious co-operation of captains Rogers and Campbell of the returning squadron, the proper decision of captain Bainbridge that a vessel which had committed an open hostility was of right to be detained for enquiry and consideration, and the general zeal of the other officers and men, are honorable facts, which I make known with pleasure. And to these I add, what was indeed transacted in another quarter, the gallant enterprise of captain Rodgers in destroying, on the coast of Tripoli, a Corvette of that power of 22 guns.
I recommend to the consideration of Congress a just indemnification for the interests of the captors of the Mithouda and Mirbooa, yielded by them for the public accommodation.
TH: JEFFERSON. December 5, 1803.
(Translation.)
Praise be given to God alone. May God be propitious to our Master Mahomet and to his family.
(Imperial Seal.)
KNOW all those who shall see this noble writing—all our governors—those charged with our affairs and captains of our vessels that the American nation are still as they were in peace and friendship with our person exalted by God.
Their vessels are safe both at sea and in port, and so are their merchants, and you are not to disturb the peace between us and them. What has happened with their and our vessels has only been an affair among the vessels, but the said nation continues respected as they were with us and under all security and equally so their vessels.
Wherefore we hereby order that all those of our Governors—those charged with the command of our ports and captains of our vessels who shall see this writing that they act in all respects for the fulfilment of this order and that they do not deviate therefrom—those who shall contravene it will be punished with a severe punishment.
This order was given on the 21st Chemadi, the second in the year 1218 (9 Oct. 1803,) and at last we are in peace and friendship with the said American nation as our father (to whom God be Merciful) was according to the treaty made on the 1st day of Rhamadan, in the year 1209.
The original of the foregoing was translated from Arabic to Spanish by Dr. Manuel De Baccas, and from Spanish to English by (Signed) JAMES SIMPSON. Certified at Tangier, 15th Oct. 1803.
(Translation.)
Praise be given to the only God. May God be propitious to our Master Mahomet and his family.
(Imperial Seal.)
Our servant the governor Ben Abdel Sadak and all officers of our port of Mogadore—May God assist you—Peace with the mercy and blessing of God be with you.
Now know ye, that the almighty having reconciled what had happened with the American nation because of the acts of the vessels, and that we are now as we were before with them in peace and friendship as settled with our father, to whom God be merciful—Take care—Take care that none of you do anything against them or shew them any disrespect or disregard, for they are as they were in friendship and in peace, and we have increased our regard for them in consequence of the friendship they have manifested to our person which God has exalted.—And we order that you be careful and be diligent in all their concerns, and we order that you
do well with their vessels and with their merchants.
Peace be with you all. 24th Chemadi the second 1218. (11th October, 1803.)
The original of the foregoing was translated from the Arabic to Spanish by Dr. Manuel de Baccas, and from Spanish to English by (Signed) JAMES SIMPSON. Certified at Tangier, 17th Oct. 1803.
Referred to Messrs. Eustis, Dennis, Conrad, Gillespie, and Lowndes.
Petitions were presented contesting the election of Samuel D. Purviance.
Referred to the committee of elections.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the committee of claims, reported a bill for the relief of certain officers of government and other citizens who suffered from the acts of insurgents in Pennsylvania.
Read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Nicholson observed that when the city of Washington was laid out, a considerable portion of ground was surrendered by the proprietors to the commissioners, for the purpose of providing for public walks and gardens, it being considered that when the population of the city should be advanced, they would contribute to the health and convenience of the inhabitants. This ground was at present in a waste state; neither productive of profit or embellishment. By putting it in a state of cultivation, it might contribute to the convenience of the permanent inhabitants, as well as of the members of Congress. This might be effected by leasing it for a number of years to one or more persons, on condition of their laying out the rent in its improvement. Mr. Nicholson said he was unwilling to expend any public money on this object; but he believed it might be effected without expense. He therefore moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to take into consideration the present situation of the grounds in the city of Washington, which were appropriated for the purpose of laying out public walks and gardens, and to report such measures to this House, as may tend to carry into effect the original intention of the proprietors by whom the said lands were granted for public use.
Agreed to without a division, and referred to Messrs. Nicholson, S. L. Mitchell, Cutler, Anderson, and J. Smith of Virginia.
A message was received from the Senate, advising that they had passed an amendment to the constitution of the United States respecting the election of a President and Vice-President, which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Huger moved the commitment to the same committee of a proposition of amendment to the constitution by the legislature of New-York directing the establishment of electoral districts throughout the United States, on the ground of connection between it and the amendment of the Senate.
Mr. Thomas, though in favor of electoral districts, was averse to blending in one proposition two distinct amendments.
The question on commitment was lost—Ayes 44—Nays 50.
On the motion of Mr. R. Griswold, the following resolution was taken into consideration:
Resolved, That the Post Master General be directed to prepare and report to this House, a statement of the gross sum received in each state for the postage of letters, packets and papers in the years 1801, 1802, and 1803, respectively, together with the sums which have been paid in each year, and in each state, for commissions to Post Masters, for carrying the mail, and for all other expenses, in relation to the Post-Office in each state respectively.
Mr. Varnum enquired what was the object of the resolution. If the information it requested were important, he had no objection to calling for it. It appeared to him it could not be had without considerable expense, and the loss of much time.
A short debate then took place on the resolution.
By Mr. R. Griswold it was contended that the information desired was important; that with regard to the expenditures of all public monies it was important that that House and the nation should be acquainted with the details; that there were propositions before the House for applying the surplus proceeds of the post-office establishment to the making and repairing of roads, and that it appeared in the first instance to be intended to commence the application to roads near the seat of government; hence the propriety of knowing, before this object was decided on, the amount of revenue drawn from the different states, in order to determine where, if at all, it should be laid out. The information would also be useful, inasmuch as it would exhibit the progress of business in different quarters of the union, indicated by the increased receipts of the post-office establishment.
Messrs. J. Randolph, and Dawson also supported the resolution, on the
ground that full information should be laid before Congress and the public of the application of all public monies.
Messrs. Varnum and Gregg opposed the resolution, on the ground of the great trouble it would impose on the post master general to comply with it, and the expense that would unavoidably attend it. They acquiesced in the resolution so far as it respected obtaining the expenses generally, but objected to that part which required a statement of the receipts and expenses in each state: With regard to the propositions before the House for applying the surplus receipts of the department to repairing or making roads, it was very doubtful whether they would receive the appropriation of congress. So far, therefore, as this resolution was predicated upon them it was altogether premature.
Mr. Gregg moved to strike out the parts in Italic , which required a statement of the receipts and expenses in each state.
Mr. R. Griswold moved the taking the Yeas and Nays on this motion, which being taken, were Yeas 19—Nays 96.
The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays on the resolution as originally moved by Mr. R. Griswold—Yeas 108—Nays 10.
Mr. Rodney called for the order of the day on his resolution to extinguish the State Balances.
Mr. Early moved a postponement of the further consideration of the subject to the 1st Monday in January, alleging for reason the unrepresented situation of the state of New-Jersey, a creditor state to a considerable amount.
Mr. Rodney replied.
Mr. Huger supported the motion of postponement.
Mr. Rodney said his solicitude that this business should be considered at an early day arose from his fear that otherwise, it would, as it had been the last session, be deferred till the close of the session, and then, from the interference of other objects, be got rid of. But as gentlemen were anxious that New-Jersey should be represented on that floor previously to a discussion of this business, he would give a pledge of his desire that the decision should be made with fairness, by acquiescing in the postponement.
The question of postponement was then carried—Ayes 82.
Mr. Van Horne moved a resolution for the appointment of a committee to enquire into the expediency of granting further time to the proprietors of military land warrants to obtain and locate the same.
Agreed to, and a committee of five appointed.
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 1803.
Mr. ELLIOT called for the order of the day on the amendment of the Senate to the constitution respecting the election of President and Vice-President.
On the question whether the House would resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the amendment;
Mr. R. GRISWOLD moved a postponement of the consideration of the amendment till to-morrow, on the ground that the House having some time since sent an amendment, embracing the same principle, to the Senate, it became them to act in the first instance upon it.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. Elliot, and Dawson, and lost—Ayes 32.
Mr. R. Griswold then moved that the committee of the whole should be discharged, from the further consideration of the amendment, on the ground, alleged by him, that it had not passed the Senate by a constitutional majority, contending that such majority was composed, not merely of two thirds of the members present, but of two thirds of the whole body.
This motion was advocated by Messrs. R. Griswold, Lowndes, Thatcher, Dana, Dennis, Huger, and Gedard; and opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph, Eustis, Smilie, Thomas, G. W. Campbell, Rodney, J. Clay, Elliot, and Varnum.
Mr. Huger required the taking of the yeas and nays; at about 4 o'clock the question was accordingly taken,—Yeas 34—Nays 85.
JOHN HAMMAND, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Opposite the Center Market.
TAKES the liberty of informing his friends and the public that he has commenced the TIN MAKING business in its various branches—where orders in the above line will be duly attended to and faithfully executed.
Mrs. HAMMAND informs the ladies of this city and its vicinity, that she has commenced the MANUA-making business, and hopes by attention and punctuality to give satisfaction to those who may honor her with their custom. Dec. 7—3t
A Stray Mare.
THIS day Richard Spalding brought before me a justice of peace for Washington county; a bright Bay Mare about 14 hands high 11 year old, with a snip, a few white hairs on her forehead, and some under the hooflock on the off fore foot—The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
WILLIAM THORNTON. Dec. 7—3t
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, Lately from the West Indies, where he has resided several years in a commercial capacity, is desirous of engaging himself in the disposal of cargoes in the Windward Islands, where he has the best connections, and information—any gentleman willing to consult him in the choice or management of a cargo, may see him by leaving his address at the Office of THOMAS HENRY, Esq. near Rhodes's hotel, city of Washington. Dec. 7—3t
Sale of Land and Negroes.
On Wednesday the 21st day of December next, will be offered to public vendue, in Port Tobacco Town, the following Lands lying in Charles County.
The Derrier Resort, about 1 1-2 miles from Mattawoman creek, and 4 from Port Tobacco, containing 322 acres of land—level, well wooded, big and healthy.
Equality, (on which the subscriber resides) about a mile from the mouth of Port Tobacco creek, and 5 from Port Tobacco, containing about 460 acres. This land has a great proportion of wood and timber, is level, has an excellent spring near the house, the situation is healthy, the buildings are capable of accommodating a large family.
A tract of Land called Hawthorn, lying on Port Tobacco run, near the town, containing about 400 acres of very fertile land—on this place is a situation for building convenient and elegant as any in this country.
If the lands are sold I shall offer my plantation utensils, flock and crop of all kinds; and I shall offer at private sale about fourteen negroes, among whom are two blacksmiths—one of them is my remarkable man Jolly—the other a young fellow who can do pretty good work. The other negroes are women used to house work—likely children, and walters male and female.
One third of the purchase money is to be paid at the sale—one third in nine months and the residue in eighteen months with interest. M. I. STONE. Dec. 7—rawtized.
in the case of ROBERT ELLIS an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from the first day of December next, is limited and appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. This order to be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist once a month during the said six months. By order of Wm. Cranch, Esq. URIAS FORRESTER, Clk.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of Robert Ellis above named, that the subscriber has been appointed Trustee in the above case, and their claims are required to be produced at the office of the subscriber within the limited period. ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Nov. 25—tam6m
To be sold at public auction by virtue of a decree of the high court of Chancery of Maryland, for the benefit of the creditors of Robert Whittaker deceased, on Thursday the 15th day of December next on the premises.
A Valuable Tract of Land, consisting about 500 acres of rich fertile land, one third at least in heavy wood and timber with at least fifty acres of excellent meadow land, part of which is now under the scythe, the improvements are two dwelling houses, three tobacco houses with all other necessary out houses—the situation only two miles from Upper Marlboro, and about the same distance from Patuxent river—this valuable property will be sold together or will be divided to accommodate purchasers—at the same time and place will be offered at public sale a valuable mill seat, containing 14 acres on which has formerly been a very valuable merchant mill, the improvements at present are only a large dwelling house—there is a never failing stream abundantly sufficient with a good dam and sufficient stone on the land for foundations &c. even a country mill on it would have constant employment; this property lies within half a mile of Upper Marlboro, where there is a very considerable inspection of tobacco, and tide water for flats from Patuxent river. The above property will be sold on a credit of one and two years bond with security being given to the trustee for the principal and interest from the day of sale, and on payment a good title will be made by deed from the trustee, according to the decree. All persons having claims yet outstanding against the estate of the said Robert Whittaker are required to lodge them with proper vouchers in the Chancery office on or before the 15th day of March next. ISAAC LANSDALE, Trustee. Prince Georges County, November 16, 1803—5tiaw
Conveyancing Office.
THE subscriber grateful to his friends and the public, for the support he has hitherto met with, begs leave to inform them, that his Office is now kept on 1 street, between the 6 and 7 buildings and nearly opposite the West market.
Titles to City lots investigated. Business transacted at any of the public offices. Lots and houses in various eligible situations to sell, lease, or exchange. R. W. PEACOCK, Att. at law and conveyancer. November 4—
FOR SALE By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on F. street City of Washington.
PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of superior Parent Yellow, quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Vermilion, and quality, Red armin drop black, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all kinds of oil and spirits to 15, of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 6 and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen sending their Sables will have them nearly cleaned and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. sawil

District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE it remembered, That on the ninth day of May, in the twenty-seventh year of the independence of the United States of America, William Young Birch, and Abraham Small, of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit:
"BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES,"
"with notes of reference, to the constitution and laws of the Federal Government of the United States, and of the commonwealth of Virginia, in Five Volumes, with an Appendix to each volume, containing short notices upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a connected view of the laws of Virginia, as a member of the Federal union, by St. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law, in the university of William and Mary, and one of the judges of the General Court in Virginia."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned;" and also to an act entitled, "An act supplementary to an act, entitled, an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned. And extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical, and other prints."
(L. S.) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. The above work may be had at John March's book store, George Town, and of the booksellers in the city of Washington. November 23-1m
HENRY POLKINHORN, Saddler, Harness, Army Accoutrements, & Truck-maker.
HAVING taken his two nephews Wm & Richard M. Hall, into partnership, The business in future will be conducted in this place under the firm of H. Polkinhorn and Wm. Hall, who have opened at the store lately occupied by Mr. Conner, (two doors from the bank of Columbia) a handsome assortment of articles in their line; and hope from attention to business to merit the favors of their friends and the public. The business will be continued as usual in Baltimore, (under the firm of H. Polkinhorn and R. Hall) where they have for sale a general assortment of Saddlery, wholesale and retail, which they are determined to sell on the lowest terms. George Town, Nov. 23-1m
NOTICE.
ALL who are indebted to the estate of John Crookshank deceased are requested to make immediate payment to, CHARLES GLOVER, Admr. George Town, Nov. 25-1f
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the plantation near Upper Marlboro, on Saturday night the 29th October an iron grey HORSE, about fourteen hands one inch high, seven years old, stout made, trots and gallops only on the road, is rather dull and goes heavy, having been broke to the plough—he has lately been skinned about the head and ears. Any person giving me information so that I get him again shall receive the above reward and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by, BENJAMIN ODEN. November 21-1f
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
HAS just received an handsome supply of fall goods, which he is determined to sell and make upon the most reasonable terms, and in the best and most fashionable manner, and greatest expedition. Pennsylvania Avenue, near the President's Square and Capitol Hill, seventh house from the Capitol. Oct. 14. tf
JUST RECEIVED, By the UNITED STATES, Capt. Finley from Liverpool, Fall Goods, viz.
Brafs Plate and wire fenders and irons, shovel and tongs, pokers, bellows, coal hods, bell metal kettles, brafs tea-pots, knives and forks, plated bridle bits and stirrups, with a variety of saddlery, brafs ware, kitchen furniture, tools and building materials, &c. HENRY INGLE. Washington, Oct. 28-epam.
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWITT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorized, in my name, to adjust and settle the same; and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf
Public Sales.
ON Saturday the 10th day of December next, at the farm of the late Mr. THOMAS DICK near Bladensburg, will be exposed to public sale the whole of the personal property thereon, consisting of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, the crop on hand, wagons, carts, plantation utensils, &c. Credit to the first of July next on all sums exceeding ten pounds currency, will be given on granting bonds with approved security bearing interest from date. And on Saturday following, being the 17th day of December, at the late dwelling house in Bladensburg of the said Mr. Dick deceased, will be exposed to sale in like manner and on similar terms the furniture of every kind appertaining to the same. Also a coach with harness for two horses. JOHN LAIRD, Executor. November 24-ep17D
COLUMBIAN INN. GEORGE-TOWN.
THE Subscriber begs leave to solicit the patronage of his former friends and customers, and informs them he still continues at the Columbian Inn—where he will be happy to have it in his power to accommodate them as usual. JOHN H. BARNEY. September 21. ep1f
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber.—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS. POLLARD. Feb. 21f. ep
Rumsey's Iron Works,
CONSISTING of furnace, forge, and the necessary appendages, constructed perhaps in the most complete manner of any in the United States, with abundance of water, wood, and ore of the best quality, are for sale or rent on the most reasonable terms, by the subscriber—in whom the title wholly is, free from every encumbrance. F. FAIRFAX, Charles-town, Jefferson county, Virg. Nov. 30-4t
New Retail Grocery Store.
Just received per the schooner Highland F. Hand, master, from Philadelphia, London particular, Madeira, Sherry, Port & claret Wines—Cognac brandy, Spanish do. by the cask only; Jamaica spirits, Holland gin, cherry bounce, anniseed cordial, white wine, and cyder vinegars, sugar house molasses, spermatic oil and candles; Imperial, hyson, young hyson, and hyson skin teas—loaf, lump and muscovado sugars; coffee and chocolate, pearl and common barley, American cheese, butter by the firkin only, bisket salt for table use, sweet oil for do. capers and olives, raisins, almonds, &c. lemons, cloves, mace, nutmegs, cinnamon and allspice, slack pepper, mustard and ginger, Spanish segars of a superior quality, Macquabau and appee snuff, kg blue and starch, brown soap and candles, wrapping paper, scine twine emijohns, liquor cases, &c &c. All warranted to be of the best qualities, and for sale by EDGAR PATTERSON. November 30-1f
FOR SALE.
THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable land. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with fire places in all but one, and a dry sweet cellar, the size of the house, in which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 36 by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house, meat house and dairy and in short every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family, and a very fine collection of grafted and budded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princes nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a healthy genteel neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the fcythe and more may be easily 1 1/2 down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greatest part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. OVERTON CARR. September 19. ep1f
NOTICE.
A Legionary court of the 1st Legion of the Militia of the district of Columbia, will sit at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington, on Friday the 9th December, at 10 o'clock in the morning, to hear appeals from the Battalion courts for fines laid. A collector of fines will be appointed on the above day and a generous allowance made—applicants will please name their securities at the time of application. By order of Lieut. Col. Com. Brent. W. D. BEALL, Adjutant, 1st. L. M. D. C. Dec. 2-3t
In the case of ZEBULON WARNER a bankrupt.
Whereas a commission of BANKRUPTCY founded on the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April in the year eighteen hundred, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded against Zebulon Warner of the district of Columbia, dealer and Chapman and he being declared bankrupt is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or the major part of them on the 19th day of December instant, and 2nd and 16th days of January next, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of each day at the house of William Rhodes innkeeper in the city of Washington and to make a full disclosure of his whole estate and effects, when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, at the second sitting to choose assignees and at the last sitting to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate, all persons indebted to the said bankrupt or who have any of his estate or effects in their hands are not to pay or deliver the same to any person not appointed by the commissioners but give notice to LEWIS FORD, Sec. to the commissioners. December 5, 1803-126J
E. OLIVER,
Has just received by the latest arrivals from London, An elegant assortment of Millinery & Fancy Goods, AMONG WHICH ARE, Velvet and plush hats and bonnets, Dreis caps, Egyptian, Grecian and other wigs and friz, etc., Egyptian cloaks and dresses, An elegant assortment of muffs and tippets, Cotton and silk trimmings. A handsome assortment of black and white laces and edgings, Do. do. of veils, Gold and pearl combs, lace veils, picant gloves, Gold and silver spangles and bullion, Do. do. trimmings for dresses, Ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton hsf and gloves, Silk shawls and head handkerchiefs, Wadding for great coats, Pelongs, Persians, and farnetts, Italian cambric muffs, dimities, Fine India book muslin handkerchiefs, Pocket handkerchiefs, Feathers, wreaths and bunches, A new and elegant assortment of ribbons, Fine Holland and low priced Irish linens, Furniture binding, fringes, cords and tassels, with a variety of other articles too numerous for an advertisement. George Town, Dec. 2-3t
NEW STORE.
WILLIAM S. NICHOLLS, & Co. TAKE the liberty to inform their friends and the public in general that they have commenced business in High Street George Town. And have received to their first assortment an additional supply of fashionable goods, with many articles in the fancy line, which will be sold on very pleasing terms for cash. W. S. NICHOLLS. George Town, Dec. 2-2w
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the hospital on the 29th of November, a teamman by the name of Thomas Harvey, belonging to the U. S. frigate Congress; he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion about 30 years of age—Whoever will apprehend said deserter and deliver him to captain John Cuffin Superintendent of the Navy Yard shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges paid. December 5-3t
For NEW ORLEANS, The fast sailing ship COMET, John M'Neill master, a Constant Trader with extensive accommodations for passengers. She will sail on Sunday the 17th December. For freight or passage apply to Wm. TAYLOR, No 8 Bank Street. Baltimore Dec 1-3t
For Cash.
Wanted to purchase, eight or ten NEGROES in Families, including one good blacksmith, and one good house carpenter—enquire at Tunnicliff's hotel city of Washington. Dec. 5-7t
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber JOHN R. MELCO an apprentice lad, between sixteen and seventeen years of age, of effeminate appearance and much given to strong liquor. I hereby caution all persons at their peril, from harboring, employing, or carrying him out of the district, the above reward will be given for delivering him to me in this place but no allowance for expenses. DANIEL M'DOUGAL. Navy Yard, Dec. 5-3t
Grocery & Liquor Store.
SAMUEL M'INTIRE informs the inhabitants of Washington and the public in general, that he has opened a grocery and liquor store at the Navy yard opposite Mr. Prout's, where he has and intends to keep a supply of every thing in his line of the best quality. He has now on hand, best Coniac brandy, Imperial tea, Bourdeaux. do. Hyson, Holland gin, Young Hyson, Jamaica spirits, Hyson skin, Whiskey, &c. Loaf, lump, and Madeira wine, very fine brown sugar, for immediate use, Soap and candles, Sherry do. Bacon first quality, Lisbon wine, Best Spanish legars, And a variety of other articles all which he intends to sell on the lowest terms for Cash. N. B. A lot for sale in an eligible situation on the Capitol hill, New Jersey Avenue. November 4-ep1f
The Subscriber
INTENDING to remove to the town of Alexandria, will dispose of the lease of the property he now occupies, situated in Fairfax county, on the main road leading to and from George Town, Alexandria and Washington City, half way between Alexandria and Lee'sburg, and 15 miles from George Town, well known by the name of the White House at the Long Glades. This property consists of about 200 acres cleared land, with a large quantity of excellent meadow, a commodious dwelling house, stables and other necessary houses, the whole well calculated for a Public House, and is in point of situation equal to any in the state. Possession may be had on the first of January. For further particulars apply to the printer, or ZEBULON WARNER. White House, Dec. 2-3t
THEO. HOLT,
HAS received from Europe and for sale fine mixed Tulips, double Dutch Hyacinths, separate colors in good order for glasses, Pots and Persian Ranunculus, Crocus's several colors, fine mixed Anemones, &c—Split Peas, Durham Mustard, Bird Seeds, Grass Seeds, Garden Tools, Garden Seeds, &c. He has also a large assortment of Fruit Trees, Flowering shrubs, Lombardy Poplars, &c. Eastern Branch, Nov. 2-tawtf
Valuable Lands and Lots FOR SALE.
I Will sell, on liberal terms of payment, to accommodate purchasers, the following Property, bequeathed to me, in trust with power to sell, by the late Mr. Thomas Dick, of Bladensburg, viz.
THE valuable FARM which he had in his own possession, and lands adjoining thereto, containing in the whole upwards of 1300 acres. These lands are situated to the northward of Bladensburg, on the Eastern Branch of Potomac river, about three miles distant from that town, on a fine level road. From Bladensburg to the City of Washington, by land, the distance is about four miles, and by water five; and the Eastern Branch is navigable for large craft to said town. There is a great abundance of wood on the lands, and they are well watered in every respect; have a considerable quantity of rich bottom, some of which is already in grass. The improvements on the farm are good, and the whole under good fences. These lands can conveniently be laid off into three parcels, with improvements to each, and will fold together or separately. Part of a tract of Land, called Hills and Dales, lying in Montgomery county, on the north-west branch of the Eastern Branch of Potomac, about six miles from Bladensburg, and about the same distance from Washington, containing 70-1-4 acres. Part of another tract, called Crawford's Adventure, lying to the south east of Bladensburg, nearly adjoining the town, and adjoining the lands of the late Richard Henderson, esq containing 160 acres all in wood. And 83 1-2 acres of valuable Marsh and low land, on the said Eastern Branch, about half a mile below that town, and adjoining the said lands of the late Mr. Henderson.
The House and Lot in Bladensburg, on which the late Mr. Dick resided, containing about six acres; this is one of the best situations in the town, is generally admired, and commands a very extensive view. There is a good garden, ice-house, stable, and all other offices necessary for the accommodation of a private family, and the lot and garden properly inclosed, and all in good order. Should this house, &c. not be sold previous to the 1st of December, it will then be to rent. One other lot or parcel of ground, adjoining the town lots, near the above mentioned house, and contiguous to the residence of Richard T. Lowndes, esq. containing 9 3/8 acres. Also, Lot No. 7, in square No. 704, in the City of Washington, being the north-east corner of that square, containing 9588 square feet. A further description of the property is considered unnecessary, as persons inclined to purchase will doubtless satisfy themselves by viewing the same. Mr. John Hugh, at present residing in Bladensburg, will shew the property, and the terms may be particularly known on application to him, or to JOHN LAIRD, Trustee. N. B. I hold 246 1-2 acres of Land, adjoining the above mentioned tract of Hills and Dales, which may be advantageous and desirable for the purchaser of the latter to have—and I will sell the same on similar terms. JOHN LAIRD. George Town, Oct. 24, 1803. ep2w1atf.
ELISHA RIGGS,
Has just received from Philadelphia, an additional supply of FALL GOODS, Which makes his assortment extensive. Among them are many fancy articles, and Superfine cloths, cassimeres, velvets, and fancy vest patterns, Irish linens, cotton counterpanes, ticken, and sheeting, English hats, kid shoes, silk hosiery, and gloves, Shirting flannels, rose blankets, and coarse cloths, Furniture dimities, ditto calicoes, and stuffs, Silks, cambrics, muslins, chintzes and calicoes, Laces, veils, crapes and India muslins, 20 boxes China in sets. Also—other articles, which will be sold on terms to please the purchaser. George-Town, Nov. 30-tw6w
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN off the Race ground on Wednesday evening last, a likely Sorrell MARE, saddle and bridle; the saddle is about half worn with plated stirrups, and a new bridle; the mare is eight years old, about fourteen hands high. Paces trots and gallops; shod before; the outsoles of both hind feet a little worn by dragging them when rode; has a small star in her forehead, there is a scar on the off shoulder that resembles the letter T. Whoever delivers the above described mare, saddle and bridle, to Mr. JOHN W. PRATT near the six buildings in the city of Washington will receive the above reward and no questions asked. November 14-wtf
Conveyancer's Office. THOMAS HERTY,
Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCERS OF LAND and every other species of DEED or INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, title investigated, &c. A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell. N. B. Herty's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office. City of Washington, April 1st. 1xawtf
Lots for sale.
IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and Conveyancer.
For Sale or Rent.
A Convenient two story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, situated on the Pennsylvania avenue near the Center Market. Possession will be given the first of March. For terms apply to the subscriber, WM. WOODWARD. November 18-tf
For Sale or Rent.
AN elegant two story BRICK HOUSE situated on South N. Street, square 651 City of Washington, having four well finished rooms with an excellent cellar under the whole, a credit of 3 and 6 months will be given if paid for notes with approved indorsers—for further information enquire of ROBERT CHERRY, R.V., New Jersey avenue City of Washington, or JAMES KNIGHT, High Street George Town. November 4th, 1803. 3t&wtf. N. B. A WOMAN that will undertake the care of a family, and can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given, enquire as above.
FOR SALE.
By the subscriber, in order to bring his friends closer together, the following property, viz. A complete assortment of dry goods, hardware, groceries, in Cumberland Allegany county, Maryland, at present attended to by Aquila A. Browne, Esq. Also the house in which the store is kept with other necessary houses, and two lots in gardens—for the above property a credit of 12 or 18 months will be given for approved paper. Also 200 acres of land in Allegany county, on the Little Crossings, and the road leading to Union town and Pilsburg, some improvements and an excellent sugar camp are on this land. 1116 acres called Recourse, in Allegany county. 110 do. part of Bear Creek meadow. 64 do. of Mount Hope. 100 do. called Matthews Lot; a coal mine is on this land. 9 do. called Coal Mine; a coal mine also there. 150 do. three fifty acre lots, no. 82, 1413, 1953. 3rd part of a tract called White Oak Point, in Harden county, Kentucky. 2000 acres in three surveys, two of 500 and one of 1000 acres. VIRGINIA. 1000 acres surveyed at an early period and adjoining col. Francis Deakens's lands in Mounghalah county. 1800 do. in Randolph county. The titles to the above property are clear—property in this place will be taken in part pay, and a credit for approved paper given on all. I have also for sale at my ware house in Water Street between gen. Mason's and Messrs Jeremiah Williams and Co. Martinique sugar in hogsheads and barrels. Do. coffee in bags. Sherry and Claret wine. Cette Brandy in hds. 4th proof. New England Rum and Whiskey. Coarse Salt. Pialler Paris, and Flour for family use. CHARLES F. BRODHAN. George Town, November 7-6w1aw
STOUGHTON'S
GENUINE BITTERS. Faithfully prepared at the original warehouse London. TO make any observations here upon the superior quality of these bitters to any even offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years. Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and whole-some preparation; and far preferable to the trash generally offered under that name. It is now for the first time, in ported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half. Sold by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol hill, Washington, John March, George Town, Robert and J. G. Gray, Alexandria, and A. Buck, Frederickburgh, Virginia. November 7-1xv3gm
MECHANICS HALL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, on the causes way in George Town, at the sign of the Golden Square and Compass; for the accommodation of travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall. All those who do not think themselves above a mechanic, will find it their interest to call on him, as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to keep a supply of the best of every article in his line of business. Having several genteel rooms with fire places in each, parties on business can have private rooms. Oyster suppers while in season will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also, newspapers of different politics, regularly filed in the bar room. He also keeps a small assortment of Groceries, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be gratefully acknowledged by the public's humble, servant, ANDREW M'DONALD. A few genteel persons may be accommodated on moderate terms with boarding by the week, month or year. A woman, well acquainted with cooking, and of good character, is wanted, to whom liberal wages will be given. August 3. 1xwtf
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR,
FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk Floritines, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marselles, Swandowns, Tolinettens, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made to the full style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. November 8, 1803.