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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCLV.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7.
DEBATE.
On Mr. Gregg's Resolution.
[Mr. Findley's speech concluded.]
When or by whom was ever non-importation deemed a war measure? not at any time we know of by Britain, the U. S. or probably any other nation. The British treaty recognises it as a measure of peace. While we were yet colonies we had recourse to non-importation by voluntary agreement, in order to induce Britain to repeal the stamp act after other methods had been exhausted. It was not considered or treated as a war measure by either party, but by affecting the manufacturing interest &c. in Britain it procured the repeal of the stamp act. The same measure procured the repeal in part of the revenue acts, what of them remained unrepealed as a pledge of the sovereign right of the British parliament to legislate for the colonies, produced the war which established our independence.
During the first session of the third Congress, information of the British orders of the 8th of June 1793, and the aggressions in pursuance of these orders committed on our commerce, were officially communicated to Congress by the President. In consequence of which, Mr. Madison submitted certain resolutions that are now in the hands of the members, but before any final decision on them had taken place, information was received of the orders of the 6th of Nov. 1793 which authorised a higher degree of aggression than had been heretofore committed. Neither the orders of June or November were otherwise known but by their execution, until after great damage had been sustained. In consequence of information of these ruinous depredations an embargo for 30 days was laid after two days consultation with an interval between, with shut doors. The embargo was soon after extended for 30 days longer.
The embargo however was not intended as a permanent measure, nor expected to have any permanent effect, it could not have a great effect except on the British West Indies which depended on us for their necessary supplies. The embargo however secured what was yet in our harbors until Congress might have time to deliberate, and Britain did not treat it as a war measure.
The first result of that deliberation was a resolution for sequestrating the debts due to British subjects by citizens of this country, which was at this time a large amount. After this had been considered for a considerable time and afterwards discussed, it was dropped, and a resolution for a non-intercourse with the British dominions submitted to the House. This resolution was with frequent intervals a subject of deliberation for some weeks before the House of Representatives, and in all its stages was supported by a majority. While this subject was before the House and before a bill was ordered to be reported, information was received that Britain on the 6th of January, had favorably revised the orders of the 6th of Nov. preceding, and that our commerce was again admitted to be conducted on such a footing as we have since acquiesced in with little complaint. But the progress of the non-intercourse bill was not therefore stopped; the British court had issued orders on one principle in June, and upon another principle in November, and a third principle in March. Three orders essentially different from each other in seven months and might probably have made another change before this information arrived, the bill therefore passed the House by a greater majority than it is believed any other commercial measure during that session. It passed also in the Senate by a respectable majority till the order for the last reading, when the votes being equal the bill was refused the last reading by the vice-president's vote. The president had recently nominated Mr. Jay envoy extraordinary to the court of London, this induced a number of the members of the Senate to believe that it was not necessary to pass the non-intercourse bill into a law.
Mr. F. said, he had sufficient ground to believe that the President delayed the nomination of an envoy for a considerable time, waiting for the progress of the bill and that he did not nominate the envoy with an intention to defeat the last vote on the bill, but rather to correspond with it. Thus far he well recollected that on the day that the non-intercourse resolution was submitted to the House, in conversation with one of the heads of departments on the subject of the President sending an envoy which was then much talked of, the gentleman said that the President would send an envoy as soon as Congress had strengthened his hands with any sufficient expression of the public will, that Madison's resolutions appeared suitable early in the session was generally admitted, but they were dropped perhaps as not corresponding to the increased aggressions since Nov. The resolution for sequestration, he said, he did
not approve, but the resolution for non-intercourse then submitted to the House by Mr. Clark of New-Jersey, he tho't would answer the purpose, and that if it passed Congress, the President would send an envoy. It did pass the House of Representatives by a large majority, and the second reading in the Senate before the envoy was nominated by the President. These circumstances are mentioned to demonstrate that at no period heretofore, either before or since the declaration of independence, was refusing to import or consume the produce or manufactures of any country deemed a war measure; it cannot be so unless some treaty is thereby broken. The British treaty secures this right to both parties.
Mr. F. said it was true that not only on the occasions abovementioned, but on the discussion of the resolution submitted by Mr. Madison, on the resolution for an embargo and the opposition to the British treaty being ratified, there were members and others who declared these measures would lead to war, &c. It was particularly so when the question of the embargo was first discussed. That the measure will lead to war is always the cant word of opposition, and is well calculated to alarm such of the citizens as are not well informed, but enacting such measures are agreeable to the treaty with Britain, and within the unquestionable rights of sovereignty, therefore cannot of themselves cause war. The resolution therefore is not objectionable on this ground, whatever it may be on the ground of expediency. But if the British government should, disregarding the principles of justice, embargo our ships in their harbors, capture them on the ocean, where we have a large amount of property afloat, and even if they should be mad enough to attack our ports and harbors with their fleet, if they should do all that has been suggested by the gentleman from Virginia, we have the power and means of making reprisals. Mr. F. said, that that gentleman had yesterday charged his colleague (Mr. Smilie) with inconsistency, he having formerly opposed a fleet and was now in favor of one, &c. but this was not the case, neither his colleague nor himself were in favor of a fleet, nor would ever vote for one to oppose or make reprisal on Britain, while less expensive and much more certain means of reprisal were in our power. The vast amount of stock that the British subjects owned in our funds and banks, and of debts due from our merchants to her merchants and manufacturers, and her territories of Nova Scotia and Canada in our neighborhood which, though of no great value to us are of incalculable value to her, are all in our power and are all lawful objects for reprisals which at least may be justified by excess of provocation. Even supposing Great Britain lost to all sense of justice and national honor, which he did not admit in its whole extent, yet we will all admit that she is sensible of and pursues her own interest, and that it is not her interest to go to extremities with us on the account of all she gains by the aggressions of which we complain: must be admitted by all competent judges.
The gentleman from Virginia has spoken of the character of those engaged in commerce in an unusual strain of acrimony; he has denounced commercial pursuits and denied protection to it beyond gun-shot from our shores, &c. It is true he yesterday refused protection only to what is usually though incorrectly called the carrying trade—Formerly the carrying trade was understood to be carrying the property of other nations on freight. In this Holland who has little produce of her own to export was generally greatly engaged. Her merchants were formerly the carriers for all the maritime nations of Europe. Our own shipping merchants also were early engaged in this trade even before 1793, they contended for the right of doing so, but that is now given up, if any do now engage in it they neither claim nor receive protection from our government. The name of carrying trade is now applied to that commerce carried on by purchasing goods in one country, bringing them to our own country and if they are not in demand there reshipping them to a foreign market, &c. or disposing of them to those who do so.
Mr. F. said that he was astonished to hear this commerce stated as inimical to agriculture, as its rival, &c. Whatever may be said of the manufactures and commerce of Britain being rivals to the landed interest, it will not apply in this country. We have no established manufactures in the country, therefore our own manufactures are not the sources of our commerce as they are in Britain. The produce of agriculture, viz. what can be spared from the farm, or what can be caught in the ocean by the industry of our own citizens, is the sole basis of our commerce and if agriculture fails, commerce fails with it. What is called with us the carrying trade and the direct trade cannot easily be separated; we take from Britain to the amount of near 12 million dollars more than she takes from us; how will we pay it? She does not take our flour, meat or fish, and but
very little of any thing from the middle or eastern states. We sell our flour, meat, &c. chiefly in the French and Spanish W. Indies, and bring the returns in sugar, coffee, rum, &c. to our own ports, and what is not consumed in our own country is permitted to be shipped to the European ports, where they can find a market under a neutral character, and the proceeds are transmitted to Britain to pay the balance she has against us, or in part in such goods as can be got where the sales are made. A scarcity of bread sometimes induces Britain to open her ports to our grain and flour, but even then the cargo exported will come far short of paying for a return cargo of her finished manufactures, and it is the same with the bulky raw materials of the southern states, of which Britain takes a large proportion; the balance has to be paid in the circuitous manner mentioned above. Our provisions, &c. sold in the W. Indies will not purchase return cargoes of coffee, sugar, rum, &c. and but little money can be got; the return cargoes therefore, if more than is necessary for home consumption, must be permitted to find a market in other countries, and for this permission a duty is paid. Thus what is called the carrying trade is so combined with the direct trade, that it cannot be separated without injury to the farmer as well as the merchant.
Perhaps to those who understand the subject the waggoners constantly employed in hauling merchandise from Philadelphia and Baltimore on the great western road to Pittsburg, may in some measure illustrate the carrying trade as connected with the exports of our produce to a foreign market. About 300 or five or six horse teams are constantly at all seasons employed in hauling goods from these two parts, besides many other teams occasionally, they pass through the dividing ground between the atlantic and western waters, as they would otherwise return empty like a ship in ballast, they take in flour on the way generally at half the price for carriage at which the flour will sell at the ports, but if they were not to be certain of back loading in returning, they would not take the gift of the flour on condition of hauling it: but if they were to haul no more goods than what the flour would purchase, or than what is consumed in the country, one barrel of 20 could not be hauled, the goods are taken to Pittsburg, Monongahela, Wheeling, &c. and boated to the western parts of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio state, and even to Tennessee. If the carrying trade from the goods bro't in the wagons was not permitted, the produce would not find a market and the imported goods would come much dearer to the consumer. Probably Pennsylvania in which there are a greater proportion of citizens who reside at a distance from a seaport than in any other state have felt earlier and more severely, the effects of British aggression than the citizens of any other atlantic states. The flour sells so low since these aggressions commenced that the waggoners return unloaded and prefer hauling the feed for their horses to hauling flour.
Mr. F. said the protection secured by the constitution to commerce was well stated and enforced by his colleague (Mr. Smilie) and need not be repeated. It is well known that the eastern, and most of the middle states were engaged in commerce both direct and circuitous, almost from the commencement of their colonization; that restraints on the commerce by the British government was one principal cause of declaring independence. The power to regulate and protect commerce was endeavored to be vested in the old Congress, and the necessity of obtaining that power was the moving cause of changing that form of government; therefore his colleague was right in stating that the commerce of the eastern and middle states has an equal claim to protection as the agriculture of the southern states. If we denounce the character of one class of citizens, such as the merchants as a body have been denounced on this floor, we may go on and denounce another and another class until one state denounces another, and so put an end to the union, and destroy all confidence between citizens of different professions as well as between different states. Congress is fully vested with the power of regulating commerce with foreign nations, and consequently with the power of protecting and of restraining it. Congress can limit the extent to which what is called either the direct or carrying trade ought to be permitted, but as far as any trade is authorised to be carried on it is entitled to protection.
Mr. F. said that though he absolutely denied that the resolution was a measure that in justice or on the acknowledged principles of the law of nations, led to war more than any other resolution submitted to the committee did, yet he acknowledged that it would occasion more privations than some of them. It would lessen the supplies of some kinds of such manufactures as we were accustomed to consume. It would, in some measure, change the accustomed channels of com-
merce. It would for some time, no doubt, lessen in some degree the amount of our revenue, but by no means to the terrific amount suggested by some gentlemen who have spoken in opposition to the resolution. Our merchants, possessed as they are of a sufficient number of ships and a competent amount of capital will, in the pursuit of their own interest, find a sufficient supply of manufactures from other countries, and thereby encourage a competition with the manufactures of Britain, and even if for a time they fall in doing this, they will procure British goods from other countries to which they will be transmitted at a considerable loss to the owners, so that our necessary wants will be supplied and our revenue suffer very little defalcation, and our own manufactures be encouraged. This is however supposing the worst that may happen, it is supposing that Britain will have so much lost all respect to her own interest as to persevere in her aggressions contrary to her interest; this she has rarely heretofore done, and her relief is fully in her own power—let her only act as before last August.
Mr. F. said that after all, the question is not so much whether we shall adopt the resolution now before the House, as whether we shall agree to any measure of any kind to strengthen the hands of the Executive in negotiating with Britain. That we should do so he considered as absolutely necessary, but the choice of measures would be governed by the view of their expediency, all things considered. What will be the consequence of neglecting to do any thing? To answer this question let us examine how the case stands. We are officially informed, that the President has made every effort in his power to negotiate; falling in the object of these efforts he has officially laid the case before Congress, which is exclusively vested with competent powers to prescribe rules in such an emergency; they only have the constitutional power of declaring war, if that is expedient; but as the intention of declaring war is equally repugnant to the wishes of those who support the resolution, as it is to those who oppose it; and as the British treaty secures to both nations the right of prohibiting importation, it is evident that however the aggressions complained of might justify war; it is the wish of all the members to use every other practicable method to procure redress rather than resort to war, but if no measures are adopted to induce G. Britain to enter into a reasonable negotiation, it had been much better that the President's message and the documents accompanying it had never been referred to this committee, and that the resolution before us or any other resolution with a view to the same object, had never been discussed; because the subject being once discussed and no measures agreed to calculated to procure redress, Britain will be justified in believing that Congress approve of what the President considered as aggressions, especially as some of the arguments on this floor were not only an apology but a vindication of the adjudications of the British courts, if not of the impressments.
After making some apology for detaining the House so long, Mr. F. requested permission to make a few observations on a subject which, though it had no relation to the question before the House, yet it had oftener than once been introduced by the gentleman from Virginia, without being called to order. Every member knows that some subjects had been discussed with shut doors early in the session, and that the confidential obligation was not yet removed. The gentleman who introduced the subject in language not very decorous, knew that it had no connexion with the question before the House. He would not pretend to arraign the gentleman's motives, but the evident tendency was to excite an unnecessary alarm in the minds of the citizens, be his intention what it would, it would not very extensively have that effect. All well informed citizens knew that the House had a constitutional authority to shut the doors when the subject in their opinion required secrecy, and every member experienced in public bodies knew, than even an allusion to what was discussed with shut doors, was never permitted, however innocently or inadvertently it was done, without an immediate call to order; and for a very good reason—because it could not be replied to. Mr. F. said he had been many years a member of public bodies, and often sat with shut doors, but never before this occasion observed such allusions made to it in public debate without a check. It is well known that the members never for their own sakes, wish to sit with shut doors, they know that when they do so, some important restraints in favor of decency and order are wanting.
The gentleman from Virginia and other members who sat in the 7th Congress know that a subject was discussed and decided with shut doors in conducting which that gentleman was a principal agent, the injunction of secrecy was not taken off till after the meeting of the first session of the next Congress, nor even yet is it wholly removed; the gentleman
from Virginia knows this and knows that it has never been complained of, nor in this manner introduced on the floor. It is well known that with few exceptions, such as laying an embargo, &c. the doors are never shut but on foreign affairs communicated in confidence by the President; that even these are not kept on account of our own citizens but on account of our foreign relations, not only on the account of the nation that may happen to be the subject of the communication, but on account of other nations who might interfere to our injury, and sometimes on the account of the agent there, from whom important information may have been received. This, the gentleman from Virginia knows well. It is vain by any such arts to persuade the citizens that the majority of their representatives would knowingly betray their interests when the doors were shut. Their constituents have a much better security than open doors, or even on this; they have a common interest with their representatives and their representatives with them; they could not betray the interests of their constituents without betraying their own. Mr. F. said, he was a farmer, his sons and his sons in law, were farmers, and his grandchildren most probably would be farmers, and his constituents were as generally so as in any other district in the union; and when he looked around him, he believed the majority of the members depended on agriculture also; the citizens knew this, and therefore knew that the members could not injure their interest without injuring the interest of themselves and their posterity.
(To be continued.)
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TRIAL
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On Monday the House of Representatives were exclusively engaged until 5 o'clock, with closed doors, in discussing the propriety of taking off the injunction of secrecy relative to the measures taken on Spanish affairs, which issued in taking off the injunction of secrecy. The following is the journal of these proceedings. Long as it is, it is but a skeleton. Such, however, as it is, it will be read with a deep interest. We have not time to accompany these proceedings with any elucidating remarks. We shall merely say that there appears to have been on this subject an honest diversity of opinion, which resulted in the adoption of measures of a pacific complexion, by a large majority. On the final passage of the bill, the whole votes were 130, of which 76 republican votes were in favor of the bill, and 27 republican and 27 federal (including every federal member that voted) against it.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, the 6th of DECEMBER, 1806. The Speaker laid before the House a letter & communication from the President of the U. S. which were read.
Ordered, That the said letter and communication, together with the documents accompanying the same, be referred to Mr. John Randolph, Mr. Nicholson, Mr. John Cotton Smith, Mr. Mumford, Mr. Williams of S. Carolina, Mr. Bidwell and Mr. Brown.
FRIDAY, the 3rd of JANUARY, 1806. Mr. John Randolph, from the committee to whom were referred the message and communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last, together with the documents accompanying the same, made a report thereon, as follows:
Report of the committee to whom was referred the message of the President of the U. S. of the 6th December, 1805.
The committee have beheld with just indignation the hostile spirit manifested by the court of Madrid towards the government of the U. S. in withholding the ratification of its convention with us, although signed by its own ministers in the eye of its sovereign, unless within a certain time, affecting claims of the U. S. which, by the express conditions of the instrument itself, were reserved for future discussion; in piratical depredations upon our fair commerce; in obstructing the navigation of the Mobile; in refusing to come to any fair and amicable adjustment of the boundaries of Louisiana; and in a daring violation, by persons acting under the authority of Spain, and no doubt, apprised of her sentiments and views, of our undisputed limits which she had solemnly recognised by treaty.
To a government having interests distinct from those of its people, and disregarding their welfare, he is an ample cause for a formal declaration of war, on the part of the U. S. and such, did they obey the impulse of their feelings alone, is the course which the committee would not hesitate to recommend; but to a government identified with its citizens, too far removed from the powerful nations of the earth for its safety to be endangered by their hostility, peace must always be desirable, so long as it is compatible with the honor and interests of the community.
Whilst the U. S. continue burdened with a debt, which annually absorbs one third of their revenue, and duties upon imports constitute the only resource from which that revenue can be raised, without resorting to systems of taxation, not more ruinous and oppressive, than they are uncertain and precarious, the best interests of the union cry aloud for peace. When that debt shall have been discharged, and the resources of the nation thereby liberated, then may we rationally expect to rise, even in time of war, the supplies which our brutal institutions require, into an increasing to the hateful and destructive expedient of loans; then, and only then, may we bid defiance to the world. The present moment is peculiarly auspicious for this great and desirable work. Now, if ever, the national debt is to be paid, by such financial arrangements as will accelerate its extinction, by reaping the rich harvest of neutrality, and thus providing for that diminution of revenue, which experience teaches us to expect on the general pacification of Europe. And the committee indulge a hope, that, in the changed aspect of affairs in that quarter, Spain will find motives for a just settlement of her stipulations with us, and an amicable settlement of limits, upon terms not more beneficial to the U. S. than advantageous to herself, so as to bring to her an ample barrier on the side of Mexico, and to us the countries watered by the Mississippi, and to the eastward of it. But whilst the committee perceive, in the general uproar of Europe, a state of things peculiarly favorable to the peaceable pursuit of our interests, they are neither insensible to the indignity, which has been offered on the part of Spain, nor unwilling to repel similar outrage. On the subject of self defence, when the territory of the U. S. is insulted, there can be but one opinion; whatever difference may exist on the question, whether that protection which a vessel in our harbors, shall be extended to her, by the nation, in the Indian or these seas? Under this impression, the committee submit the following resolution:—the annexed letter from the secretary of war will explain why it is more explicit.
Resolved, That such number of troops as the President of the U. S. shall deem sufficient to protect the southern frontiers of the U. S. from Spanish invasion and to chastise the same, be immediately raised.
The said report was read and ordered to be referred to the consideration of a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
On motion made and seconded, that the House do come to the following resolutions:
Resolved, That dollars be appropriated by law for the purpose of defraying any extraordinary expenses which may be incurred in the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied under the direction of the President of the U. S. who shall have authority, if necessary, to borrow the said sum or any part thereof, in behalf of the U. S. at a rate of interest not exceeding 6 per centum per annum, and shall cause an account of the expenditure thereof to be laid before Congress as soon as may be.
Resolved, That the additional duty of two and a half per centum ad valorem, imposed by an act, entitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the U. S. against the Barbary powers," be continued for years.
Ordered, That the said resolutions be committed to the committee of the whole House, to whom is committed the before mentioned report of the committee on the message & communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last.
MONDAY, the 6th of JANUARY, 1806. The House according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, on the report of the committee to whom were referred the message and communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last, and the documents accompanying the same, as also on the resolutions referred to the said committee of the whole House on Friday last; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Gregg reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the said report and resolutions under consideration, and made some progress therein, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move the House for leave to sit again.
Resolved, That this House will, tomorrow, again resolve itself into a committee of the whole House, on the said report and resolutions.
TUESDAY, the 7th of JANUARY, 1806. On a motion made and seconded, that the House do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That any arrangement of limits between the U. S. and Spain, which shall secure to her an ample barrier on the side of Mexico, and to the U. S. the countries watered by the Mississippi, and to the eastward of it, will meet the approbation and support of this House; and
Ordered, That the third resolution be committed to the committee of the whole House, to whom is referred the report of the committee on the message and communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last, and the documents accompanying the same, as also two resolutions referred to the same committee of the whole House on Friday last.
The House then, according to the order of the day, again resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, on the said report and resolutions, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Gregg reported, that the committee had, according to order, again had the said report and resolutions under consideration, and made a further progress therein, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move the House for leave to sit again.
Resolved, That this House will, tomorrow, again resolve itself into a committee of the whole House on the said report and resolutions.
WEDNESDAY, the 8th of JANUARY. The House according to the order of the day, again resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, on the report of the committee to whom was referred a message and communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last, and the documents accompanying the same, as also on two resolutions referred to the same committee of the whole House on Friday last; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Gregg reported, that the committee had, according to order, again had the said report and resolutions under consideration, and made some progress therein, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move the House for leave to sit again.
Resolved, That this House will, tomorrow, again resolve itself into a committee of the whole House, on the said report and resolutions.
THURSDAY, the 9th of JANUARY. The House, according to the order of the day, again resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, on the report of the committee to whom was referred a message and communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last, and the documents accompanying the same, as also on two resolutions referred to the same committee of the whole House, on Friday last, and on one other resolution referred to the same committee on Tuesday last, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Gregg reported, that the committee had, according to order, again had the said report and resolutions under consideration, and made a further progress therein, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move the House for leave to sit again.
Resolved, That this House will, tomorrow, again resolve itself into a committee of the whole House on the said report and resolutions.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10.
The House, according to the order of the day, again resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, on the report of the committee to whom was referred a message and communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last, and the documents accompanying the same, as also on two resolutions referred to the same committee of the whole House on Friday last; and on one other resolution referred to the same committee on Tuesday last; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Gregg reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the said report and resolutions under consideration, and directed him to report to the House their disagreement to the resolution contained in the report of the committee aforesaid, also their agreement to the first of the two resolutions referred to them on Friday last with sundry amendments; and further, that the said committee of the whole House not having time to go through the whole of the business referred to them, had directed him to move the House for leave to sit again.
On the question that the committee of the whole House have leave to sit again, it passed in the negative.
Ordered, That the report of the committee of the whole House do lie on the table.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11.
The House proceeded to consider the report of the committee of the whole House made yesterday, on the report of the committee to whom was referred the message and communication from the President of the U. S. of the 6th of December last, and sundry resolutions of the 3d and 7th instants—whereupon,
The resolution contained in the report of the committee on the President's message aforesaid being read in the words following, to wit:
Resolved, That such number of troops, not exceeding as the President of the U. S. shall deem sufficient to protect the southern frontiers of the U. S. from Spanish invasion and insult, and to chastise the same, be immediately raised.
The question was taken that the House do agree with the committee of the whole House in their disagreement to the same.
And resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 72—Nays 58—as follows.
YEAS—Messrs. Alston, jun. Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bedinger, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, jun. Blount, Brown, Boyle, Butler, G. W. Campbell, Casey, Chandler, M. Clay, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Gray, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Marion, Masters, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, J. Morrow, Vir. J. Morrow, Ohio, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea, Penn, Rhea, Ten. Richards, Russell, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Standford, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, N. Williams, and Wynns—72.
NAYS—Messrs. Archer, Bassett, Betton, Broom, Bryan, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clark, J. Clay, Clinton, jun. Dana, Davenport, jun. Early, Ellis, Ely, Fowler, Garnett, Goldsborough, Hastings, Hough, Jones, Kelly, Lewis, jun. Livingston, Lyon, Magruder, M'Creery, Mosely, J. Nelson, R. Nelson, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Pitken, jun. Quincy, J. Randolph, Saily, Sandford, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenny, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, Wickes, Wilson, and Winston—58.
The House then proceeded to consider the amendments reported by the committee of the whole House to the first resolution referred to them on the 3rd inst. which resolution and amendments being read at the clerk's table, as follows:
Resolved, That dollars be appropriated by law for the purpose of defraying any extraordinary expenses which may be incurred in the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied under the direction of the President of the U. S. who shall have authority to borrow the said sum or any part thereof, on behalf of the U. S. at a rate of interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, and shall cause an account of the expenditure thereof to be laid before Congress as soon as may be.
Amendments. 1st. Prefix a preamble in the words following, to wit: "Whereas in the settlement of our differences with Spain, it may be for the interest of the U. S. to procure a cession of the Spanish territories eastward of the river Mississippi by purchase; to enable the President, in effecting such purchase, to secure to the U. S. the most advantageous terms."
2d. Strike out the words, "any extraordinary expenses which may be incurred in the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations" and insert "the expense which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories lying on the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the Mississippi."
3d. After the words "per annum," insert "redeemable at will."
The first of the said amendments, to prefix a preamble to the resolution being again read, it was moved and seconded to amend the said preamble by preceding it with the following words.
France having transferred to the U. S. the sovereignty of Louisiana, embracing extensive but undefined countries contiguous to the Spanish province of New Mexico and Spain retaining the sovereignty of territories on the At-
lantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, detached from her other American possessions, but whose local position render them desirable to the U. S."
And on the question thereupon, it was resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 74—Nays 57—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Archer, Bard, Bassett, Bedinger, Betton, Broom, J. Campbell, Caley, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clarke, Clay, Clinton, jun. Clopton, Dana, Davenport, jun. Early, Ellis, Ely, Fowler, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Jackson, Jones, Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Lewis, jun. Livingston, Marion, Masters, M'Creery, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Morrow, Va. Mofely, J. Nelson, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Pitken, jun. Quincy, J. Randolph, J. Rea, Pen Sammons, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, O'B. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Standford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenny, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, Wickes, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, Wilson, Winston, Wynns—74.
NAYS—Messrs. Alston, Barker, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, jun. Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, Butler, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, M. Clay, Conrad, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Gregg, Green, Halle, Hamilton, Holland, Knight, Lambert, Lyon, Magruder, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, J. Rhea, Ten. Richards, Russell, Saily, Sandford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, N. Williams, and Wynns—57.
And the said preamble as amended being under consideration, it was, on a motion made and seconded, ordered to lie on the table.
MONDAY, JAN. 13.
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole House of Friday last. Whereupon a motion was made, and the question being put that the said report be recommitted to the committee of the whole House it passed in the negative: and then the second amendment reported by the said committee to the first resolution referred to them, being again read, as follows:—Strike out the words "any extraordinary expenses which may be incurred in the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations" and insert "the expense which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories lying on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the Mississippi."
The question was then taken that the House do concur with the committee of the whole House in their agreement to the said amendment, and resolved in affirmative—Yeas 74—Nays 58—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Archer, Bard, Bassett, Bedinger, Betton, Broom, J. Campbell, Caley, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clarke, J. Clay, M. Clay, Clinton, jun. Clopton, Covington, Dana, Davenport, jun. Ellis, Ely, Fowler, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hamilton, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Jones, Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Lewis, jun. Livingston, Lyon, Marion, Masters, M'Creery, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Morrow, Virg. Mosely J. Nelson, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Pitken, jun. Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, Pen. Sammons, John Cotton Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Standford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenny, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, Wickes, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, Wilson, Winston—74.
NAYS—Messrs. Alston, Barker, Bidwell, Bishop, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, J. Clay, Clinton, Conrad, Cook, Covington, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halle, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, Masters, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, Ten. Richards, Russell, Saily, Sandford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winston and Wynns—58.
The third and last amendment reported by the committee of the whole House to the said first resolution, to insert after the words "per annum," the words "redeemable at will" was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the House.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14.
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole House of Friday last. Whereupon,
The first resolution reported by the said committee as amended being again read, a motion was made, and the question being put further to amend the same by striking out in the first line thereof the words "for the purpose of," and inserting in lieu thereof the word "to wit:"—It was resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 62—Nays 44—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Alston, jun. Anderson, Bard, Bedinger, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, jun. Blount, Brown, Bryan, Butler, G. W. Campbell, Casey, J. Clay, Clinton, jun. Conrad, Crowninshield, Darby, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Findley, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halle, Holland, Jackson, Knight, Lambert,
Lewis, Magruder, Marion, N. R. Moore, Morrow, Ohio, R. Nelson, Newton, jun. Olin, Pugh, Rhea, Ten. Richards, Russell, Saily, Sandford, Schuneman, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Virg. Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winston, and Wynns—62.
NAYS—Messrs. Broom, J. C. mph. 11. Chittenden, Claiborne, Clark, Clopton, Covington, Dana, Davenport, jun. Ellis, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Lewis, jun. Livingston, Masters, M'Creery, Meriwether, T. Moore, Mosely, Pitken, jun. Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, Pen. Sammons, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stedman, Sturges, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, and Wilson—44.
Another motion was made, and the question being put, further to amend the said resolution by adding to the end thereof the following proviso:—
"Provided that the sum stipulated to be paid shall not exceed dollars." It passed in the negative—Yeas 57—Nays 62—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Bedinger, Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clark, Clopton, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Fisk, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Kenan, Lewis, Livingston, Masters, M'Creery, Meriwether, T. Moore, Mosely, J. Nelson, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, Pen. Sammons, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Standford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, and Wilson—57.
NAYS—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Archer, Bard, Bitwell, Bishop, Blake, Blount, Brown, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, J. Clay, Conrad, Crowninshield, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Findley, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, N. R. Moore, Morrow, (Ohio,) R. Nelson, Newton, Olin, Pugh, Rhea, Ten. Richards, Russell, Saily, Sandford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winston, and Wynns—62.
And then the main question being put that the House do agree to the said first resolution, amended to read as follows:
Resolved, that dollars be appropriated by law toward defraying the expense which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories lying on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the Mississippi, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, and to be applied under the direction of the President of the U. S. who shall have authority, if necessary, to borrow the said sum or any part thereof, in behalf of the U. S. at a rate of interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, redeemable at will; and shall cause an account thereof to be laid before Congress, as soon as may be.
It was resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 77—Nays 54—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Archer, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bedinger, Bidwell, Bishop, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, J. Clay, Clinton, Conrad, Cook, Covington, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halle, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, Masters, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, Ten. Richards, Russell, Saily, Sandford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winston and Wynns—77.
NAYS—Messrs. Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Caley, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clarke, M. Clay, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Kenan, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, M'Creery, Meriwether, T. Moore, Mofely, J. Nelson, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, Pen. Sammons, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Standford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, and Wilson—54.
A motion was then made, and the question being put that the House do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, that an exchange of territory between the U. S. and Spain is deemed by this House to be the most advantageous mode of settlement of existing differences respecting limits between the U. S. and the court of Madrid, and that any arrangement between the two governments which shall secure to Spain an ample barrier on the side of Mexico and to the U. S. the countries watered by the Mississippi and to the Eastward of it will meet the approbation of this House.
It was resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 80—Nays 52—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Archer, Bard, Bassett, Bedinger, Blount, Broom, Boyle, Bryan, Betton, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clark, J. Clay, Clinton, Clopton, Covington, Early, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Fowler, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gregg, Halsey, Hamilton, Hastings, Holmes,

Hough, Jackson, Jones, Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Livingston, Marion, Masters, McCreery, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, J. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Pitken, Pugh, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea of Pen. Richards, Saillly, Sammons, Stanford, J. Smith, O'B. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, Wickes, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, Wilson, Winston, and Wynns.—60.
Nays. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Barker, Betton, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, Brown, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, M. Clay, Conrad, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Dana, Darby, Davenport, Dickson, Earle, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Green, Helms, Holland, Knight, Lambert, Lewis, Lyon, Magruder, Mosely, R. Nelson, Olin, T. M. Randolph, Rhea of Ten. Russell, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. C. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Stedman, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, and N. Williams.—52.
Ordered, That a bill or bills be bro't in pursuant to the first resolution agreed to, and that Mr. Bidwell, Mr. Early, Mr. R. Nelson, Mr. G. W. Campbell, and Mr. Claiborne, do prepare and bring in the same.
A motion was then made and seconded to appoint a committee to be appointed to present to the President of the U. S. the resolution last agreed to.
On which motion, debate arising, it was moved and seconded to postpone the consideration thereof until Monday next, and resolved in the affirmative.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15. Mr. Bidwell, from the committee appointed yesterday, presented, according to order, a bill making provision for defraying the expense which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories lying in the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico and eastward of the Mississippi, which was reported, read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole House this day.
A motion was then made, and the question being put, that the injunction of secrecy, so far as respects the proceedings of this House, on the said bill, be taken off, it passed in the negative—Yeas 49—Nays 78—as follows: Yeas. —Messrs. Archer, Bedinger, Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, M. Clay, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, McCreery, T. Moore, Mosely, J. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, Rea of Pen. Richards, Russell, Saillly, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winston, and Wynns.—78.
Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, Wilson, & Winston.—57.
The last amendment to the same section to strike out the end thereof the words "as soon as may be," and to insert in lieu thereof the words "at or before the next session of Congress," was, on the question put thereupon disagreed to by the House.
The amendment to the second section to add to the end thereof the words "and it shall be lawful for the bank of the United States to lend the whole or any part of the same," was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the House.
The last amendment to the said bill to add to the end thereof a new section in the words following: Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage, beyond the permanent appropriation heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be, and hereby is pledged and appropriated for the payment of the interest and reimbursement of the principal, of all such monies as may be borrowed in pursuance of this act, according to the terms and conditions on which the loan or loans may be effected, was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the House—Yeas 74; Nays 53, as follows:
Yeas. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Archer, Barker, Basset, Bedinger, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, J. Clay, Clinton, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, Masters, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea of Ten. Richards, Saillly, Sanford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winston, and Wynns.—74.
Nays. —Messrs. Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clark, M. Clay, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, McCreery, T. Moore, Mosely, Jer. Nelson, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea of Pen. Sammons, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, Wilson.—53.
Ordered, That the said bill, with the amendments, be engrossed and read the third time to-morrow.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16. An engrossed bill, intitled An act making provision for defraying the expenses which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories lying on the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the Mississippi, was read the third time; and on the question that the same do pass, it was resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 76—Nays 54—as follows:
Yeas. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Archer, Barker, Basset, Bedinger, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, J. Clay, Clinton, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, Masters, and McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, Rea of Pen. Richards, Russell, Saillly, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winston, Wynns, and—76.
Nays. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Barker, Basset, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, J. Clay, Clinton, Conrad, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, Masters, McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea (Pen.) Rhea (Ten.) Richards, Russell, Saillly, Sanford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wilson, Winston, Wynns.—54.
It was then moved and seconded to amend the title of the said bill to read as follows: "An act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations," and on the question thereupon, it was resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 81—Nays 46—as follows:
Yeas. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Archer, Barker, Basset, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Clark, J. Clay, Clinton, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, Masters, McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea (Pen.) Rhea (Ten.) Richards, Russell, Saillly, Sanford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wilson, Winston, Wynns.—81.
Nays. —Messrs. Bedinger, Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, McCreery, T. Moore, Mosely, J. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Olin, Pugh, Rea of Pen. Sammons, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, Wilson, Winston, Wynns.—46.
A motion was then made that a committee be appointed to carry to the Senate the following message: "BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, January, 16, 1806. "Gentlemen of the Senate: "We transmit you a bill which has passed this House, entitled "An act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations," and in which we request your concurrence. This bill has been passed by us to enable the President of the U. S. to commence, with more effect a negotiation for the purchase of the Spanish territories lying on the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the river Mississippi. The nature and importance of the measure contemplated have induced us to act upon the subject with closed doors. You will, of consequence, consider this communication as confidential." To which motion an amendment was moved to strike out in the proposed message the words "river Mississippi," and to insert in lieu thereof the words "Bay of Peraldo;" and on the question thereupon, it passed in the negative—Yeas 59—Nays 68—as follows:
YEAS. —Messrs. Basset, Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clopton, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Jones, Kenan, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, McCreery, Meriwether, T. Moore, Mosely, J. Nelson, Newton, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, T. M. Randolph, Rea (Pen.) Sanford, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, Wilson, Winston.—59.
NAYS. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Archer, Barker, Bedinger, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Clark, J. Clay, Clinton, Conrad, Crowninshield, Cutts, Dana, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jackson, Kelly, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Magruder, Marion, Masters, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, R. Nelson, Olin, Pugh, Rhea (Ten.) Richards, Russell, Saillly, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Wynns.—68.
The question was then taken, that the House do agree to the motion to send to the Senate the said message as originally proposed, and resolved in the affirmative.
Ordered, That Mr. Bidwell and Mr. Early be appointed a committee pursuant thereto.
Another motion was then made, and the question being put, to remove the injunction of secrecy, so far as respects the report of the select committee, made to this House on the 3d inst. on the letter and communications from the President of the U. S. referred to them on the 6th of December last, it passed in the negative—Yeas 46—Nays 71—as follows:
YEAS. —Messrs. Basset, Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, Magruder, Masters, Mosely, J. Nelson, R. Nelson, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea of Pen. Sammons, Sanford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, O'B. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wilson, Winston.—46.
NAYS. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Archer, Barker, Bedinger, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Casey, Chandler, Claiborne, Clark, Clopton, Conrad, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Marion, McCreery, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea (Pen.) Rhea (Ten.) Russell, Saillly, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wynns.—71.
FRIDAY, January 17. On a motion made and seconded, that the resolution agreed to by the House on the 14th inst. in the words following, to wit: "Resolved, That an exchange of territory between the U. S. and Spain is deemed by this House to be the most advantageous mode of settlement of existing differences respecting limits between the U. S. and the court of Madrid, and that any arrangement between the two governments which shall secure to Spain an ample barrier on the side of Mexico, and to the U. S. the countries watered by the Mississippi and to the eastward of it, will meet the support and approbation of this house"—be now made public, it passed in the negative—Yeas 46—Nays 64—as follows:
YEAS. —Messrs. Archer, Bedinger, Betton, Broom, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Clark, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Ellis, Ely, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Hough, Kelly, Lewis, Livingston, Masters, McCreery, Meriwether, T. Moore, Mosely, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, Penn. Sammons, J. C. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth.—46.
NAYS. —Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Barker, Basset, Bidwell, Bishop, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Casey, Chandler, Claiborne, Clark, Clopton, Conrad, Crowninshield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Holland, Jackson, Jones, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Leib, Marion, McCreery, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea (Pen.) Rhea (Ten.) Russell, Saillly, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wilson, Winston, Wynns.—64.
Another motion was then made and seconded, to amend the said original motion by instructing the same committee also to present to the President of the U. S. another resolution agreed to by this House, on the said 14th ultimo, in the words following, to wit: "Resolved, That an exchange of territory between the U. S. and Spain is deemed by this House to be the most advantageous mode of settlement of existing differences respecting limits between the U. S. and the court of Madrid, and that any arrangement between the two governments, which shall secure to Spain an ample barrier on the side of Mexico, and to the U. S. the countries watered by the Mississippi and to the eastward of it, will meet the approbation of this house."
On which motion, debate arising, it was moved and seconded to postpone the consideration thereof until Thursday next, and decided in the negative—Yeas 57—Nays 64.
Another motion was then made and seconded, to amend the said original motion by instructing the same committee also to present to the President of the U. S. another resolution agreed to by this House, on the said 14th ultimo, in the words following, to wit: "Resolved, That dollars be appropriated by law, toward defraying the expense which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories, lying on the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the Mississippi, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, & to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States, who shall have authority, if necessary, to borrow the said sum, or any part thereof, in behalf of the United States, at a rate of interest not exceeding six per centum per annum, redeemable at will; and shall cause an account thereof to be laid before Congress, as soon as may be."
On which motion to amend, the question being taken, it was resolved in the affirmative. And then the main question being taken, that the House do agree to the said original motion, as now amended, it was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That Mr. John Randolph,
and Mr. Gregg be appointed a committee pursuant thereto.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. Mr. John Randolph, from the committee appointed on Thursday last, to present to the President of the United States the two resolutions of this House of the 14th ultimo, reported, that the committee had, according to order, performed that service.
Mr. Thomas M. Randolph, from the committee for enrolled bills, reported, that the committee had examined an enrolled bill, to wit: "An act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations," and had found the same to be truly enrolled: whereon
Mr. Speaker signed the said enrolled bill. Ordered, That the Clerk of this House do acquaint the Senate therewith.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Mr. Thomas M. Randolph, from the joint committee for enrolled bills, reported, that the committee did, yesterday, present to the President of the United States, for his approbation, an enrolled bill, intitled "An act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations."
TUESDAY, FEB. 18. A message in writing, was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Coles, his secretary, as follows: "To the House of Representatives of the United States. "On the 13th instant I approved and signed the act, entitled "An act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations," which originated in the House of Representatives, and I shall, in due season, deposit it among the rolls in the office of Secretary of state.
TH: JEFFERSON. "Feb. 18, 1806. MONDAY, MARCH 24. A message, in writing, was received from the President of the U. S. by Mr. Coles, his secretary, as follows: "To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. "I communicate to congress a letter recently received from the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at London, stating some circumstances which bear relation to the subject of my message of January 17th. This paper being original, and to be communicated to both Houses, the return of it is requested.
TH: JEFFERSON. "March 24th, 1806. The said message and document accompanying it, were severally twice read. Ordered, That the letter referred to in the said message, be returned to the President of the United States agreeably to his request.
The great length of the secret journal of the House of Representatives, has excluded various articles, and the sketch of Congressional proceedings of yesterday, as well as a detail of those of Saturday.
On the 31st ult. the injunction of secrecy was taken off by a majority of 7 votes. In our next we shall give the yeas and nays on this point.
FOR SALE.
I WILL sell or exchange for new goods Two BRICK BUILDINGS well calculated for a retail store, being opposite the Centre Market—For further particular enquiry of the subscriber on the premises.
ROBERT HARRISON. April 2—3t
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed in trust from Daniel Hurly, I will offer for Saturday the 3rd day of May next at 11 o'clock A. M. on the premises, for cash, part of lot number one in square number eight hundred and forty-five in the city of Washington—with a well built two story BRICK HOUSE on the same adjoining the lot of Robert Alexander, esq. and now occupied by Mr. Sanford.
The title is indisputable as may be seen on application to
NICHOLAS VOSS. April 2—6m3
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 42 acres, No. 3. contains 102 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Paylee, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24 wtt.
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c.
THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Maria to Baltimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, grass seeds, bird feed, split peas and flour of mustard by the pound.
He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c.
The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again.
Washington City, Dec. 13—2awtf
P. S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. Orr's George Town.

AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Cincinnati, State of Ohio January 31st, 1803. Extract from an act levying a state tax for the year 1803. Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated and classed in the manner following: that is to say, first, second, and third rates; and the rate to be observed is that when a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land, it shall be denominated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and superior to third rate, it shall be de- signated second rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate, it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of thirty cents, second rate, sixty five cents, and third rate forty cents, each per hun- dred acres.
Sec 3. Be it further enacted, That in all cases where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper class, with the auditor or clerks of the court of common pleas, agreeably to the laws heretofore in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the owners, or their agents, with the auditor, be- fore he makes out his duplicate, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any owner or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an inferior class to that of its real quality, said land shall (until it is changed into its proper class) be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class; which shall be paid to the col- lector of the county township, or dis- trict in which such lands may be charge- able, for the use of the state, on the informa- tion of any freeholder making due proof thereof to the auditor or commissioners and be recovered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recoverable.
Sec 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes of non-residents lands the rate shall be and is hereby divided into six collection districts: the first to include the lands purchased by John Cleves Symmes and his associates, and the land within the district of Cincinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military dis- trict, the land within the district of Chil- licothe land office and the French grants, the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio Company and all grants included within the limits thereof and the land within the district of the Marietta land office; the fourth to include the lands in the United States mil- itary district and the reserve lands, and all the lands within the district of Zaneville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the Steubenville land office, and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve and not included in the other dis- tricts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut reserve.
Sec 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly, and communi- cated by the governor, a collector in each district, who shall continue in office one year and until his successor is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non-residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his office at Cincinnati; the collec- tor of the second district shall keep his office at Chillicothe; the collector of the third dis- trict shall keep his office at Marietta; the collector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zaneville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville and the collector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren, in the county of Trumbull and shall each, at the time they receive their duplicates, take & subscribe the following oath or affirmation: viz. "I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm, (as the case may be,) that I will, according to the best of my abilities, faithfully and impar- tially perform the duties enjoined on me by law, as collector of the district; and that I will not directly or indirectly pur- chase any land, or be sold for taxes."
Notice is hereby given that all taxes with- in this state are due and payable after the 1st day of August next ensuing, and if not paid by the 1st Monday of December, the lands will be sold, or so much thereof as will satis- fy the amount due with interest. 1st district collector, A. Goshorn, Cincinnati. 2d do Virginia army lands, Thomas Scott, Chillicothe. 3d do Wm Skinner, Marietta. 4th do James Herron, Zaneville. 5th do Charles Maxwell, Steubenville. 6th do James H. Mann, Warren. THOMAS GIBSON, Auditor of Accounts for the state of Ohio. Feb 20—6w.
Bank of Columbia. THE board of directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of TEN per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the stock holders or their representatives on or after 3 hours past the 20th inst. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier. March 19—6w
A liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 607 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of pur- chasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1803—tf CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1803. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at pri- vate sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
INFORMATION TO TRAVELLERS. THE subscribers beg leave to inform the public that on the first day of April next, a new, expeditious and convenient LINE OF STAGES, will be established between the cities of Phi- ladelphia and Washington—to run in the fol- lowing order of time and place:
A stage, with the mail, will leave Brenton's tavern in Wilmington, every Monday and Wednesday, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Chester-town early in the evening on the same day. A stage with the mail, will leave Chester- town on every Tuesday and Thursday, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Rock Hall by early breakfast. A comfortable and fast sailing packet, with the mail, will leave Rock Hall on every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Annapolis, with a favorable wind, in the course of two and a half hours, at any rate in the course of the same day. A stage with the Eastern Shore of Mary- land and Delaware mails, will leave Annap- olis on Wednesdays and Fridays, and arrive at Washington and George-town on the same day. The stage will leave Mr. Laughlin's hotel in George-town, and state's in Washington, on every Thursday and Sunday, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Annapolis on the same day. A packet will leave Annapolis on Mondays and Fridays, at 8 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Rock Hall on the same day, in time to pro- ceed on to Chester-town on the same even- ing.
The stage will leave Chester-town on Thurs- days and Saturdays, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Wilmington on the same day; and from whence a stage runs to Philadelphia every day. One of the subscribers likewise begs leave to inform the public, that he is now established at the ancient and well known ferry Rock Hall, and has provided good, safe and commodious packets, fitted up in the neatest manner for the reconveyance of passengers; that a large and comfortable packet will leave Rock Hall, for Baltimore on the same days that the mail crosses to Annapolis, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 9 o'clock A. M. and will leave Baltimore, from the lower end of Bow-y's wharf, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 9 o'clock A. M. for Rock Hall. Each of the above packets are well calculated for the con- veyance of horses and carriages. Horses and carriages will always be in readiness for the conveyance of passengers on their arrival at Rock Hall, to whatever place they may wish to proceed, to any neighboring part of the country, or to Chester-town, from whence they may be conveyed to the northward or southward, by the regular line of stages; and that the Annapolis packet will leave Annap- olis on Wednesdays for Rock Hall, and will leave Rock Hall on Sundays for Annapolis, besides the regular day of carrying the mail, as above mentioned. He also offers himself, from that his experience in maritime business and the confidence placed in him by many of the most respectable merchants in Baltimore, whilst following the sea faring life, that he has a competent knowledge to keep his boats in good order, for the comfort and conveni- ence of passengers, and that he shall merit the patronage of a generous public, which he hereby respectfully solicits.
It is unnecessary to make any comments on the advantages which entitles this route to a preference, to that round the waters of the Chesapeake bay. This affords a safe dry road, through a beautiful, level, and fertile country, from the Delaware Rater to the seat of govern- ment, whilst the other presents one continual scene of hills and valleys, generally filled with water and mire. Travellers on this route will not only derive advantage from good roads, shortening the distance, and incurring less expense, but will avoid the danger of injuring their health, by not being exposed to travel- ling by night.
ROM. S. HARRIS, Rock Hall, DAVID W. HERSHOON, Middle Town. March 26—twti
NOTICE. THE sale of the House and Lot No. 10 in square 728 in the city of Washington, advertised to be sold this day, at Mr. King's tavern, is unavoidably postponed until Mon- day the 14th April next when it will certainly be offered at Public Sale to the highest bidder at 4 o'clock P. M. at Mr. Wm. B. King's tavern. The terms of sale will be made known on that day, by SAMUEL TYLER. March 26—7t
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans court of Calvert county in Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of Samuel Whittington late of Calvert county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the proper vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 19th day of March, eighteen hundred and six. WILLIAM WHITTINGTON, Adm'r. N. B. All persons having claims against the partnership of Samuel Whittington and company are requested to make them known to the subscriber as speedily as possible. Those who are indebted to make immediate payment to WILLIAM WHITTINGTON, Adm'r. Notice of Francis Whittington, the surviving partner of S. Whittington & Co. March 26—3w
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD will be given for apprehending and securing so that the owner may get her again, a like- ly negro girl named ANN, about twenty years of age—of dark complexion, large eyes of ra- ther a down look—& of middle stature. She absconded from George-town about four or five weeks ago, the formerly belonged to John Brent, a near Port Tobacco, in Charles County, state of Maryland. She took with her sundry articles of wearing apparel, among which were a black silk short gown, and a red pink dirto. She appears, when spoken to, efficient and unassuming. The above re- ward will be paid if she is taken out of this district, and ten dollars if taken in it. GEORGE GLOYD, one of the notables of George town. March 21—2wtf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gen- tlemen of the District of Columbia that in ad- dition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals from Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, single and double milled cassimeres, Beavers patent cord, woolvereen and waistcoating, fancy and black silk molekins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, Flushing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges him- self, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to compleat them in the newest style of fashion.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable man- ner. Washington, Dec 18—tf
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber has obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of JOHN BOYCE, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are requested to forward their accounts agreeable to law, all those indebted are warned to make immediate payment. Given under my hand SARAH BOYCE. March 19—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending negro FANNY a very low and tolerable ugly woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which has occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, she is very artful and cunning, having pro- cured a free pass and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the pro- perty of John Hittens of this country, and was run away for near eight years, was appre- hended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1803 and has been missing. I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake of city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco.
P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MASBY BLUMBS. Nov 27—tf
A BARGAIN. THE subscriber offers for sale the farm he now occupies, containing near 300 acres with or without the stock thereon. It is distant from the cities of Georgetown and Washington, about five miles, and well known as a healthy situation. There is much fine fruit thereon, and abounds with springs, affording as good water as in the United States, a considerable proportion of the land has been in clover, and from thirty to forty acres fit for the scythe the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom sedge, and from 40 to 60 acres ploughed and prepared for a spring crop, and from 30 to 40 acres well set with wheat and rye—some part of the land is calculated for tobacco; and plaster of paris answers well with it all. The dwelling house and other improvements may with small re- pairs, be rendered very comfortable. From its vicinity to two growing cities many ad- vantages result in supplying the markets. A purchaser may calculate on a good bargain, particularly if an early application be made. Some part of the purchase money will be re- quired in cash or approved negotiable paper; the remainder rendered easy—or negroes re- ceived in payment. The subscriber or Wil- iam Seary residing on the farm will show it when required, and the terms made known by application to Mr. John Thompson, George Town, or Dr. Wm. Thornton, Washington. Isaac Pollock, Fruit Hill. Some Lands calculated for the culture of cotton, Indian corn and small grain, situated on a navigable river in the healthiest part of the state of Georgia, will also be sold on rea- sonable terms or exchanged for negroes. I. P. Jan. 29—cpts
TO RENT. THE STORE & DWELLING HOUSE now occupied Dr. Patterson, next door to James Madison's, eq. Possession given the first day of April next—I will also rent the Wharf formerly belonging to Mr. Lewis Debeis on the Eastern Branch, one square above the Navy Yard. Its situation for a Lumber, Coal, and Wood yard, is equal to any in the city of Washington—for terms apply to John Bewitt, eq. or to the subscriber near the Navy Yard NICHOLAS VOSS. City of Washington, March 14—2awtf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
FOR SALE, A second hand COACHER with a handsome pair of plated Harness. This carriage is the property of a Lady who wishes to sell it, and a bargain will be given. Application may be made to Wm. A. Washington, eq. of Rock- Hill, where the carriage may be seen. February 28—wtf
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of Oc- tober, 1794, for regulating the materials and manner of building and improvements on the lots in the city of Washington, it is pro- vided "that the outer and party walls of all houses in the said city shall be built of brick or stone" and by the third article of the same terms and conditions it is declared "that the wall of no house shall be higher than forty feet to the roof in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than thirty five feet on any of the avenues." And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the set- tlement in the city, of mechanics and others whose circumstances did not admit of erect- ing houses authorised by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said ar- ticles has been suspended by several acts of the President of the United States, from the fifth day of June in the year 1796 to the first day of January last, and beneficial effects arising from such suspensions having been experi- enced it is deemed proper to revive the same with the exception hereafter mentioned.
WHEREFORE I THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, Do declare that the first and third articles above recited shall be, and the same are hereby sus- pended until the first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington previous to the said first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid shall be considered as lawfully erected, except that, no wooden house covering more than three hun- dred and twenty square feet, or higher than two feet from the sill to the eve shall be erect- ed, nor shall such house be placed within twenty four feet of any brick or stone house.
Given under my hand the twenty-fifth day of February 1806. TH: JEFFERSON. Feb 28—2awtf
Levin Lockett, and Richard L. Hall } against James Simpson and Juliet his wife, } and Wm. Gibson Lockett, David } Lawson, Lockett and others, heirs of } David Lockett deceased. } In March 1807.
THE object of the bill in this cause is to ob- tain a decree for the sale of the real estate of David Lockett, deceased, for the payment of his debts. The bill states that the personal estate has been fully administered, leaving the claims of the complainants and other creditors unpaid, and that James Simpson and Juliet his wife, Wm. Gibson Lockett, and David Lawson Lockett, four of the defendants, reside out of the State of Maryland. It is thereupon adjudged, and ordered, that the complainants by causing a copy of this order to be inserted three successive weeks in some news paper of the district of Columbia, before the 20th day of April next, give notice to the absent defendants of this application, and of the substance and object of the bill that they may be warned to appear here in person or by guardian, on or before the 20th day of July next, to show cause, if any they have, wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed. Test, SAMUEL H. HOWARD. Neg. Court Chancery. March 17—
BUST OF WASHINGTON. THE MARBLE BUST OF WASHINGTON By CIRACHL, Was deposited in Bordeaux before the death of that artist. It is a most elegant specimen of art, remarkable for strength of expression and exact resemblance; superior even to the one previously executed by Houdon. It is of colossal size. Mr. Lee, American consul at Bordeaux, has employed an able artist to multiply copies from it in PLAISTER CAST, reduced to the size of life. He proposes to have them delivered in America, to subscribers only, at TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS each, free of cost, either at the office of the National Intelligencer, or in any port of entry in the United States. No money is demanded till the delivery of the Bust. Subscriptions received at this Office. March 24—
POPLAR TREES, FOR SALE. ABOUT 28 or 30 prime thriving trees, which have been planted out 3 years, are for sale in the eastern part of the city. Apply to the printer. March 26—St
THE subscriber at his store near the Navy-yard, offers for sale the fol- lowing articles, viz. Cognac, & Brandy, pipe or gallon. French Jamaica, } Rum, hhd. or g'l. Antigua & New-England } Brown and } Sugars. Loaf 1000 weight superior green coffee 6 years old Brazil Madeira. London particular, do. } Wines. Particular Teneriffe and Malaga Cherry bounce of a very superior quality. Imperial, Hyson, } Teas. Young Hyson, & Hyson Skin A few tiers of rice. 14 kegs chewing tobacco, and A parcel of excellent bacon, att. of which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or approved papers. JOSEPH CASSIN. ALSO—A few cases of genuine Florence wine, and Whiskey by the barrel. March 21—2w.
TO RENT, THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
WANTED, A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a Girl of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexcep- tionable recommendations. Enquire at the and house on the west end of the Six Build- ings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
This is to give notice that if the heirs of a certain STEPHEN REYNOLDS, who died on his way from the western country in the month of August 1803, and supposed to have been a native of the state of New Hampshire or one of the Eastern States will apply to JOHN KINGS administrator living in the town of Cumberland, Alleghany county, state of Maryland, will hear of something to their advantage. By order of Alleghany county orphans court March 3—epsm
Washington Building Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that in confer- mity to the articles of the Institution, a quar- terly meeting will be held at Myer's tavern, opposite the Centre Market, on Tuesday evening next 7 o'clock. THOMAS MERTY, Sec. March 28—2t
The Subscriber will go to the western country (or any other part) as a SURVEYOR—any gentleman choosing to employ him, he will use his utmost ability to please. JOHN LOARY, Jun. March 28—3t
N. B. Gentlemen may direct their letters, post paid, as above and they will be duly attended to. J. L.
WANTED, either a school master or mistress, to reside with a gentleman in the upper part of Virginia, apply at this office. March 19—
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW. HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
10 Lease on Ground Rent, ON VERY MODERATE TERMS. TWENTY-NINE unimproved Lots of ground in the vicinity of the Navy Yard, in very eligible situations for private families. For particulars apply to the subscriber, who is in possession of the plots, and will show the property. SAMUEL LOWDERMILK. March 28—6t
ON Monday the 21st day of April next, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold on the premises at 12 o'clock at public sale to the highest bidder, the dwelling plan- tation of the late Wm. D. GEE, containing 230 acres of Land—there is on the premises a handsome commodious dwelling house, sta- ble, barn and negro quarters—the Land lies level, is of good quality and well suited to plantation—there is an excellent garden and a great deal of choice fruit—the dwelling house is situate 4 miles from George town; and from the beauty of its situation, its healthiness and other advantages, a more desirable place for the residence of a gentleman cannot be of- fered. It is at present subject to the life estate of a Lady now 70 years old, and will be sold under that encumbrance. And at the same time and place will be sold, plantation on Rock-creek, containing 215 acres, of which 100 acres is in wood. This tract has on it a fine Mill seat, distant about 5 miles from the city of Washington. And at the same time and place will be sold be- tween 15 & 20 valuable likely negroes—men; women and children, among the former are some valuable tradesmen and farmers—the ne- groes are orderly and sober, and all raised in the family, and nothing but the embarrassments of the estate could compel a sale of them— Terms of sale for the negroes, notes with ap- proved indorsers payable 13 in 60, 13 in 90 and 13 in 120 days—the land on a credit of 1, 2, and 3 years with interest from day of sale—If any default in payment of any in- stallment, the whole to become due. JOSEPH W. CLAGETT, } Trustees. PHILIP B. KEY. } March 17—cp4w.
FOUND IN DECEMBER LAST, TWO Good SADDLES—The owner by proving his property and paying costs may have them again. These saddles were advertised at the Capitol during the sitting of the dist. Ct. court but no owner appeared. If an owner should not be found before the first day of April next, they then will be sold by public sale at 10 o'clock in the morning at the door of the Capitol, by JOHN PHILLIPS. March 10—tawgw
NORTH AMERICAN LAND COMPANY. THE subscriber having undertaken the entire guidance of the concerns of the North American Land Company, and being fully and legally authorized to that effect, by the Presi- dent and Managers of the said company; hereby calls on all persons, possessing any pro- perty, title deeds, contracts, maps, &c. be- longing to the company, to render up the same to him—and on all agents, surveyors, &c. heretofore employed in the service of the com- pany, to communicate with him on the subject of their respective doings. He also calls on all persons indebted to the company for lands sold, to make payment, and on all who have claims, to render him their accounts duly at- tested. All persons possessing information inter- esting to the concerns of the company, are respectfully requested to communicate the same by letter or otherwise, and all persons disposed to purchase any of the property of the company, for cash, or on credit, are desired to make application to JAMES GREENLEAF, Secretary of the N. A. Land Com. Philadelphia, Feb. 19—w8t