The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-09-16 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCLIII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANN.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
ORDINANCE.
Of his Danish Majesty, defining what is to be observed by foreign vessels in regard to quarantine regulations.
His Majesty the King most graciously ordered by his mandate of the 12th of October last, that whenever any accounts are received of the existence of the yellow fever in the United States of America, or when no particular advice is received to the contrary from the minister resident there, all American vessels which are not provided with health certificates from the beginning of the month of July until the end of the year are to submit to certain quarantine regulations, and even if they are provided with such certificates, these vessels are still prohibited from communicating with the shore, before they have been visited by the appointed health physician, and if he has the least suspicion, then the vessel must be dealt with accordingly, in conformity to which, no American vessels during such a time shall be piloted, except having notified the green flag.
Which gracious command is hereby published for the regulation of all concerned. Given at the Danish Royal Chancery, on the 5th of November, 1802.
Extract of an ordinance concerning quarantine regulations, and rules, to be observed by navigators who touch at the ports or coasts of the royal Danish dominions, dated at Copenhagen, the 14th November, 1800.
1. Every vessel belonging to our dominions shall have a green flag on board, to be used as preferred hereafter.
2. Whenever a vessel arrives from a place where there has been contagion, and in all other cases of suspicion, such as having been visited by any vessel from the Barbary coast, having bales of merchandise on board from suspected places, and having not undergone a quarantine since in any other place, or having had any suspicious objects on board during the voyage, then the green flag shall be hoisted at the head of the mainmast, before any communication is had with any person whatever from the shore, and before anchor is cast.
3. The commander of any vessel offending against these orders, shall pay a fine of 500 rix dollars, (400 dollars) if no dangerous consequences ensue from his misconduct; but if otherwise he shall be punished with 12 years labor in the fortification—and mould any malicious but it be proved upon him, he shall labor in iron during his life. Any vessel having had communication with another vessel that is suspicious, shall be subject to the same regulations and restrictions.
4. Should such a vessel be under the necessity of immediate communication with the shore, she must hoist her own national colors from the foretop, or under the green flag if she has no foremast.
5. After hoisting the color on the foretop, the pilot for a pilot, the pilot shall immediately go on board, but not leave the ship board until the health physician, as visited her—and for every day that the pilot is detained, he shall receive one rix dollar.
6. To prevent unnecessary delays to such vessels, as are arrived from ports that might be suspected, (such as the Mediterranean or the West Indies) but still are secure and free from contagion, not having been at infection, places, nor having any infected merchandise on board, and not having had communication with any vessel which could be suspected—nor had any one sick or dead during the voyage, we do order that for such cases the pilot shall be provided with blanks as hereafter written, which the captain and mate of such vessel shall sign, viz.
Underlined N. commander of the ship, N. arrived from N. and N. W. mate of the said vessel, declare to their certain knowledge that neither any of the ships crew, or any other person or any merchandise or thing of whatever kind on board the said vessel is infected with contagion or dangerous disease, and the said vessel has not been visited by any cruizers from the African coast or the Levant, and had none dead or sick with an infectious fever during the voyage, so help us God and his holy word; and if this deposition be found false, we subject ourselves to the laws of the land.
10. Blanks of this deposition will be printed in different languages, for the use of foreign vessels that may be subject to the quarantine regulations. As foreign vessels may not always be provided with a green flag, the pilots are bound to have one continually in readiness to be hoisted in aforementioned cases. If the green flag has been used longer than for one day, the pilot shall receive two rix dollars for the same, but the vessel may then keep it.
Any vessel sailing from the port of New York for his majesty's dominions from the 1st of July to the last of December, must be provided with (besides the usual bill of health) a certificate from the Danish vice-consul, Mr. Hammerkin resident at No. 78, Pearl Street where attendance will be given.
New York, July 29
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY,
Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND, and every other species of DEED OR INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, titles investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell.
N. B. Herty's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office.
City of Washington, April 1st 1803. 1wtf
MRS. KEETS
BOARDING SCHOOL.
On Monday the first of August the ladies of Mrs. Keets boarding school near Centre Ville Maryland, were examined in reading, English grammar, French, arithmetic and geography. Each young lady produced a specimen of her writing with questions and solutions in different and difficult rules of arithmetic. They read with a degree of animation which surprised and pleased the company, and equally evinced the attention of the teachers and their own application.
There was a number of persons present, all of whom professed themselves highly gratified by their prompt and accurate answers to the numerous questions proposed in English grammar and the French language. They concluded with a perfect explanation of the Geography of North America, particularly of the United States.
We whose names are undersigned were witnesses of the pleasing and animating scene, and declare that the utmost merit is equally due to Mrs. Keets, Mr. Paire and the young ladies.
James Shent, John Dames, Perry E. Noel, John Thackett.
Centerville—August 12th, 1803. Mrs. Keets and Mr. Paire, respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of Annapolis, and the public in general, that they will open a boarding school in that city on Monday January 2d, 1804, provided 25 ladies as boarders can be procured by subscription previous to the 20th of October next.
Mrs. Keets will teach reading, writing, the English grammar and needle work.
Mr. Paire will teach the French language, (Latin and German if required) arithmetic, geography, astronomy, use of the globes and music.
If the above testimony of Mrs. Keets and Mr. Paire's abilities should not be considered as a sufficient recommendation, Mrs. Keets can produce a number of recommendatory letters from the parents and guardians of those young ladies she has had under her care, as vouchers of her strict attention to the morals, improvement and accommodation of her pupils.
Mr. Paire can also produce testimonials of his character and abilities. He is a German gentleman, educated at one of the principal universities in that country. He is of French extraction, and has resided a considerable time in Paris, which circumstance enabled him to understand and speak the French language as his mother tongue. He has been in the habit of teaching eight years, and from the satisfaction he has already given flatters himself that he shall be deemed worthy the encouragement of the public.
Application may be made to Mr. Neth and Captain Johnson, Annapolis, or to Mrs. Keets near Centerville, Maryland.
September 7. 1aw3w
MECHANICS HALL.
The subscribers respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, on the causeway in George Town, at the sign of the Golden Square and Compass, for the accommodation of travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall.
All those who do not link themselves above a mechanic, will find it their interest to call on him, as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to keep a supply of the best of every article in his line of business. Having several genteel rooms with nice places in each, parties on business can have private rooms. Oyster suppers while in season will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also, newspapers of different politics, regularly filed in the bar room.
He also keeps a small assortment of Groceries, of the best quality, which he sells low. Any favor in either line will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble, leviat.
ANDREW McDONALD.
A few genteel persons may be accommodated on moderate terms with boarding by the week, month or year.
A woman, well acquainted with cooking, and of good character, is wanted, to whom liberal wages will be given.
August 3. 1awtf
WAS committed to the goal of Baltimore county, on the twenty third ultimo, a runaway negro man by the name of LOM—He is about nineteen or twenty years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high, of a light brown complexion; has an olive colored jean jacket with sleeves, velvet trowsers, red cross tied, Marseilles vest, and a white linen shirt—He says he belongs to Mr. Usher Williams of Charleston, South Carolina. If his owner does not release him, he will be sold for his goal fees according to law.
James Wilson, Sheriff. 1awtf
September 12.
WAS committed to the goal of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 10th inst. a negro man by the name of WILLIAM GROCE—He is about 50 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, a deep black complexion, thin waist, large thick lips, and has lost one lower and upper front tooth, and has a scar on the back part of his left shoulder, occasioned by the cut of an axe; he has on a round about blue cloth jacket, with sleeves, light colored mixed cloth vest, outstanding shirt and trowsers, and an old wool hat—he says he belongs to Mr. John Claffey, of Prince William county, Virginia, within 15 miles of Dumfries. If his owner does not release him, he will be sold for his goal fees according to law.
James Wilson, Sheriff. 1awtf
September 12.
From the Tennessee Gazette.
Toocanabbee, in the Creek agency, June 18, 1803.
PRESENT, Hopey Micee, speaker for the nation, the chiefs of this and the adjoining towns, col. Hawkins agent for Indian affairs, Timothy Bernard, and Alexander Cornell, public interpreters, and a capt. Gordon, from Williamson county, Tennessee.
Hopey Micee, to capt. Gordon—Have you come into our land from your governor, or the head men of your country? Answer, no, I came for my self, after my own business, and for some of my neighbors; they gave me a power of attorney to do their business here, if I can do it for them, it is well, if I cannot it is well.
Hopey Micee—Some of our people have done wrong, and if a man comes from authority, I should pay attention to him, but you are, I see without any authority; col. Hawkins told us you had an order to receive Sam, belonging to one of your neighbors, Beal Bosley, he is in consequence delivered to you, you will take him to his owner, who will be glad no doubt to receive him; it is late, but we have delivered him to you, and it is one evidence of a desire on our part to do you justice. The horses we have been collecting, you will see in a few days, such as you know, you will take under the direction of col. Hawkins and deliver to their owners; such as are unfit to travel, will be left where they will be taken care of by the old speaker, he is here, you know him, he never encouraged horse stealing. I am now the speaker, you know me, I mean to discourage it all in my power; and let me recommend it to your leading men, to exert themselves, and restrain your ungovernable men, and keep them in the bounds of good neighborhood—I will give you a short talk for the leaders of your country, and when you deliver it, you can tell them it is a talk from the Square. The old speaker through col. Hawkins, repeatedly addressed your country, and I now address you. The people on your frontiers know that the line of limit is the line of property; on this side we have our property, the game is ours, and we have reason to complain, as we are deprived of it by your hunters. This complaint is general on our part against your whole frontiers; there is not a town where hunters have not complained that the white people came over and destroyed our game, they make free with it, and what appertains to us. They come over every season, scatter themselves through our hunting grounds, have the first of the hunt, and destroy our game; our people generally complain, and I myself complain, and I think I have just cause—Let us, our game, and what appertains to us alone, and then if we injure you, you can with a good face say, WE are in the wrong, having you here, captain Gordon, I address you for your people—the line of limit being a line of marked trees, is not intelligible to stock, but should be to your people, when your flock are once put over to range on our lands, they will go after it, and although they can never know our limits, certainly the white people may, and should respect them—a man who had understanding enough to know he is injured when our foolish young people take a horse from him, should know he injures us when he destroys our game, and makes free with our range.
Captain Gordon's reply—People on the line cannot restrain their stock from crossing and going over after food, and there are a great many honest and well disposed men upon the line.
Hopey Micee—True I wish to make a distinction, and I ever endeavored to do it, and it has been a uniform practice; of what you say I have not spoken—I complain of hunters killing our game, and putting stock to range on our lands, and carrying horses over to Duck river, to take the fine range there, and giving them thereby a hankering after it—I mention these things to you Capt. Gordon, with a good intention, my wish is to be in peace and friendship with your frontiers, I respect those things solely with a desire to be friends, that when we meet we may take each other by the hands, and have nothing to fear; you ought to know, and your men in office ought to know that the liberty you take with our game, which is our money, your coming over to Duck river and giving your horses a taste of our fine food, tempts them to trespass on our property; they go after grass, and are fated after grass, this is wrong, this irritates our young people, and tempts them to trespass on your property, if a disposition does exist among those in authority amongst you, and I hope it does exist, they certainly can restrain or check this evil—I hope what I say will be taken in good part, and as a proof that it is meant so, that this fall if any of your people want the meat of our woods, they will come over, men, women and children, visit our camps of our hunters, and purchase what they want; I do not wish to put off a friendly intercourse, on the contrary I wish to encourage it, come any of you, men, women and children, unarmed, and traffic such things as you have, with our hunters, and let our hunters go and traffic with your white people, be ye but honest and have nothing to fear, it is not right for red and white people to make free with each others property, each should know their own, and respect that of others, a plan of trade or exchange on your frontiers, is desirable, we wish to do what we can on our part. Tailomaygee Shilucoda, will attend the meeting in three days, you will be there, and see what horses can be raised. One other thing Col. Hawkins has long tried, to get a brand put on your horses, that we might know and assist in getting them, it should be done, we wish to be in friendship with you and your people, this is the end of my talk.
Capt. Gordon—As this talk was delivered in your presence, I wish you to communicate it to your neighbours, and have it published in your newspapers, to be generally known on your frontiers; you will take with you all the horses you can get, and you suppose belongs to your frontiers, and send by some messenger to me; if you take any and cannot find the owners, you will return them—as you have done and known our country, it may be useful to you for your neighbors and us, that you make us another visit at the next meeting of our council.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
July 18th, 1803.
SIR, I was three days since honored with your excellency's letter of the 9th ult.—The President of the United States is desirous of affording every aid in his power, for rendering the intercourse between Tennessee and Natchez, as safe and convenient as circumstances will permit. To effect which he has directed measures to be taken for establishing boules of entertainment on different parts of the road through the Indian country, and there is reason to hope, the measures will not be unavailing. Directions will be given for posting a detachment of troops on the Tennessee river, and also a small detachment at Duck river, for the express purpose of giving all the protection to travellers in our power. The President has also thought it advisable to authorize a proclamation to be circulated through that country generally, offering a reward of four hundred dollars to any citizen or Indian, who will apprehend one or more of the banditti, who have been guilty of attacking, robbing, and murdering persons on the road, in the Indian country, between Nashville and Natchez, within the last six months, or for giving such intelligence as shall enable the officers of general, state, or territorial governments to detect and apprehend the banditti aforesaid. The money to be paid on the conviction of any such person or persons to apprehended, before any proper tribunal. There will inclose several copies, &c. [Part of the letter omitted.]
In addition to the foregoing measures it will be for a time necessary for persons travelling the road alluded to with large sums of money, to form themselves into caravans as well armed as circumstances will admit. It would be prudent for all travellers on that road to avoid going singly or unarmed. Perhaps there is no country where travellers could pass three or four hundred miles, through a wilderness, (especially when it should be known they carried large sums of money) without frequently being interrupted, even where there are no savages, except white ones, in the country.
When New Orleans and its dependencies shall be in possession of the U. States, it is conceived that the transportation of money through the wilderness will be less frequent than it has heretofore been.
If we should succeed in procuring the establishment of houses for the accommodation of travellers at reasonable distances from each other, on the road from Nashville to Natchez, it will afford great security, as well as convenience to travellers.
No exertions will be wanting on the part of government, for rendering the measure successful.
I have, &c. (Signed) H. DEARBORN.
His Excellency, Archibald Roane.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Among the numerous libels, recently issued from federal prints against republican governments, may be numbered the following, taken from the Charleston Courier . It charges democracies with INGRATITUDE; a charge, which, however common or old, has sprung up under systems of government hostile to liberty, and interlaced in depreciating its blessings, and which is completely at variance with truth. We think it is important to preserve an unimpaired attachment to our systems of government, persuaded that on their duration depends the continuance of our present felicity, greater than that which has been, or is at present possessed by any other people. We confess too that we feel an additional interest in attracting the public attention to the subject. The more it is obtained, the more extended will be the impression that the present friends of liberty, be they called either democrats or republicans, or supporters of the administration, have been the uniform advocates of a republican government founded on equal rights; while it will appear that those who at present habitually depreciate liberty, have been the ready advocates of the principles of monarchy, of the British system, an abridgement of the elective franchise. From the last it is natural to expect a traduction of whatever is connected with the preservation of our republican institutions; in the former we trust we shall always find their zealous defenders.
"The ingratitude of democracies is so well known as almost to have become proverbial. A review of the history of Greece and Rome presents the reader with one continued uninterrupted series of them. When the venerable old gentleman sought in his extreme old age, to have some retribution made for his services, the glorious Washington did all he could for the veteran; but in his letter to him testifies his regret that little was to be expected, and reminds Putman that democracies are always ungrateful. In like manner the great Themistocles was wont to say of himself that he was like a plane tree; for that the people fed to him in time of tempest, but when the weather was fair, stripped his leaves."
To this libel we oppose the following sound reasoning, supported by indubitable facts, of a distinguished advocate of liberty in the country to which we owe our origin.
"It is a common objection against free states, that they are ungrateful; but I think that I shall be able to show the contrary, that they are much more grateful than arbitrary princes; and are rarely ungrateful but to those who use them ungratefully, and forfeit by it any obligation which they had laid upon them."
"It is the chief and grand ambition of free states, to preserve themselves; and such as contribute most to that end amongst them, are generally placed by them in the first stations of figure and power. But as men generally overrate their own merit, public rewards, however great, are rarely so great as are the expectations and pretensions of men to these rewards. So that such as are preferred for serving, or for a capacity of serving, the public, are seldom preferred so high as they think they deserve; and, being neither pleased with the measure nor duration of their power, where it is not boundless and perpetual, are apt to be struggling to make it so, though to the ruin of those who gave it for their own preservation, and to the overthrowing of every purpose for which it was given. When this is the aim, as it too often is, the people grow presently very ungrateful, because they will not become slaves to their own servants. And here is the source of most of the contentions in the world between the governors and

governed. The people provoke their rulers by a very heinous and ill-bred crime, that of distinguishing between protection and oppression; for this they are ungrateful. They are ready enough almost every where to give their governors too much; but that will not do. Nero, after he had put off the hypocrite, never conferred any office upon any man, but he always gave him these short instructions: You know what I have occasion for: let it be your care and mine that nobody else have any thing. Nor was Nero the last that made a power to protect property a warrant for seizing it. "Gratitude is, doubtless, due from the obliged, to those who oblige them, as long as they do not pretend to measure or force their own reward, nor to use the others ill, upon the mere merit of having used them well. There is such a thing as the cancelling an obligation in public as well as in private life; as when it is turned into an injury, by being made the means of oppression, or a pretence for contempt or calumny. I would rather not be obliged, than ill used for having been obliged; and believe most men are of my mind."
"A state may sometimes over-pay a benefactor; but scarce any subject can do more for the state than he owes it. We owe all things to our country, because in our country is contained every thing that is dear to us, our relations, our fortunes, and ourselves: and our labours, our studies, and our lives, are all due, upon occasion, to our country, which protects us in them all. But when we have dedicated all these to the state, it is far from being true, that the state ought to sacrifice itself, or venture any part of its security, to make us recompense. To save it from others, in order to seize it ourselves, is so far from entitling us to any reward, but that of resentment and death, that, as it is adding the base crimes of treachery and ingratitude to the cruel crime of usurpation, no foreign foe can be half so wicked and detestable as such an intestine traitor, who calls himself a friend."
" Spurius Melius thought himself an ungrateful benefactor to the Roman people, for having bestowed on them gratis a large quantity of corn in a time of dearth; by which false bounty he gained the hearts of the many, who saw not into his design of bribing and feeding them, in order to enslave them: but Servilius Ahala , who killed him, was a much greater and real benefactor; because in Melius he flew their most dangerous enemy. T. Manlius defended the capitol bravely and generously; but when, not content with the many honors that were done him for a worthy action, he would have unworthily oppressed Rome itself for having saved part of it, he was justly thrown headlong from the very capitol."
" Cæsar and Marius were the most ungrateful monsters that ever lived: they had done brave things, not for the state, as the event shewed, but for themselves; and the state covered them with honors, adorned them with magnificacies and triumphs, loaded them with benefits, and paid them even to profusion, with all public and splendid marks of respect. But all this could not satisfy these shameless great men, unless they had a power-granted them perpetual and enormous, a power destructive of all liberty, and of the state that gave it. And so they barbarously oppressed the state that excited them."
"On what side, in this instance, did the ingratitude lie? Is there a pretence for charging that generous people with this base vice, or for acquitting these parasites from the blackest? If the prince of Orange , having at the head of the Dutch troops driven the invading French out of the seven provinces, had enslaved the states with their own forces, because, perhaps, they had refused to deliver up their government to his will and pleasure, and to give him a power to oppress them; who would have been ungrateful in this case, the prince or the states? They for refusing to be slaves, or he for making them slaves?"
"The people lose much more by their generosity to their benefactors, than the benefactors lose by the ingratitude or ingratitude of the people, whose fault is almost always on the other side. By giving them too much, they often tempt and enable them to take all; as in the case of Marius , Sylla , Cæsar , Pisistratus , Agathocles , Oliver Cromwell , the late kings of Denmark and Sweden , and many more. But suppose it had happened sometimes (which has rarely happened) that a worthy man should not meet a proper reward from his countrymen, for public services done them; it is still better that he has too little, or even none, than too much; and a worthy man will never seek revenge upon his country, for a mistake in his merit; a mistake which may be easily committed, and is at worst pardonable. But a man who has served his country, and then turns it upside down, because that it has not, or he thinks that it has not, given him a reward enough, shews that he deserved none."
"Sometimes a man's ill deeds balance his good, and then he pays himself; or overbalances them, &c. then it is entitled more to punishment than reward; and
both rewards and punishment ought to be faithfully paid: though there is generally more crime and insecurity in not punishing well, than in not paying well; a fault too frequent in free states, who, dazzled with great benefits, are often blind to greater offences, or overlook them, and reward before they enquire. (To be Continued.)"
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 12th. LATEST FROM EUROPE. London and Liverpool papers to the 28th of July, were received at the office of the Daily Advertiser last evening, 6 days later than our last advices, by the ship Merchant , Capt. Lord, in 42 days from Liverpool. The following is the most important intelligence they contain.
REBELLION IN IRELAND.
LIVERPOOL, July 28. Copy of a letter from Dublin, dated Sunday, 11 o'clock 24th inst. To a Merchant in this Town.
"Dear Sir— "You will be shocked to hear that we are at this moment in a more alarming situation than at any period during the unfortunate rebellion: At an early hour yesterday evening, a variety of inflammatory proclamations were distributed in every part of the town, calling on people to unite as before, in opposition to English oppression, &c. and at so early an hour as eight o'clock, a large party forced into the Lord Mayor's, and seized all the arms and pikes which were in the house, and about ten o'clock a general engagement took place in the neighbourhood of James-street, Thomas-street and in every part of the liberty. Lord Kilwarden (the Chief Justice of the King's Bench) coming into town about nine o'clock, was forced out of his carriage in James-street, with his nephew and were both killed by pikes."
"Col. Brown of the 21st, and a few more officers, and several of the soldiery and yeomen have unfortunately been killed, together with a great number who appear of the very lowest order. But what is the most alarming, is that their plots have been carried on with such secrecy that they are not yet discovered, notwithstanding several prisoners were taken. Mr. Clark, of Palmerston, cotton manufacturer, was shot on Arran Quay, at 8 o'clock in the evening: and it appears there were several parties collecting, in different parts of the town at a very early hour. The Privy Council has been sitting at the castle these two hours past, and it is expected martial law will be proclaimed immediately. There are several gallowses erected in different parts of the town, and the executions it is supposed will be innumerable, as there are about 400 prisoners taken. They do not seem to have any leaders of consequence; the only one taken is a man of the name of McCabe, a publican, at whose house there has been got about 1000 pikes and 600 rounds of ball cartridge. We have not yet heard of any disturbance in the country, and all the coaches have arrived this morning."
"The situation of the City is most awful—The drums beat to arms at ten o'clock at night and continued until 12, when almost every citizen was under arms. The engagement continued until 4 o'clock, and within these two hours two of the 62d regiment have been killed in the neighbourhood of the Royal Hospital."
From the Hibernian Journal, dated Monday, July 25.
On Saturday evening last, government having had intimation that a depot of pikes and other engines of destruction, had been made by a newly organized horde of insurgents in the vicinity of Bridgetoot-street, a detachment of cavalry had been ordered by Gen. Dugay, from the barracks, which were joined by a company of yeomen infantry, part of the Liberty Rangers, now under the command of the Earl of Meath, having arrived at the spot where their instructions directed them, after a skirmish of a few minutes with the populace, in which a few lives were lost, a great number of pikes were found, also several combustibles, parcels of nails, fragments of iron, glass, compost clay, oakum and other materials.
With these were discovered a number of deal balk, in pieces of various lengths, from 7 to 15 feet in length, with a circular cavity in each of about three inches diameter, filled with gunpowder, to each aperture was applied a wooden plug, with a handle and vent hole, or receptacle for a fuze appearing on the upper surface of the timber about the middle. This machine was supposed to have been intended to aid the projected operations of setting fire to Dublin Barracks. Several kegs of powder were discovered, with parcels made of four musket balls in each, and a tin tube of about two inches
long, through which one was designed to have been communicated to whatever vehicle was constructed to discharge them.
A suit of green uniform, with gold epaulets and a splendid embroidery was also found, and several papers, by which the train of operations fixed by these deluded people, was discovered and will doubtless be prevented. Among the melancholy disasters of the night, might be reckoned the murder of Lord Kilwarden, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, and the Rev. Arthur Wolfe, his nephew, who accompanied him with the Ladies of his Lordship's family, in a carriage to town. The wound he received was a large lacerated one in the side, having the appearance of being inflicted by a shot from a blunderbuss.
A privy council have been sitting yesterday at the castle, and did not break up until a late hour last night: a proclamation offering a reward of 1000l. for the discovery of the murderers of Lord Kilwarden, and the Rev. Arthur Wolfe, had been issued, upwards of one hundred prisoners had been lodged yesterday in the new Prison in the barracks. A printed notice from the Lord Mayor and board of magistrates was yesterday handed about, apprizing the citizens of Dublin, that from the recent disturbances, they felt it incumbent on them to reinforce the insurrection act pursuant to which it became penal, during the last rebellion, for any citizen not on military duty, to be out later than eight o'clock in the evening.
By the accounts from Dublin, all remained quiet, at 4 o'clock, on Monday evening last.
LONDON, July 27.
It is highly probable that the Cape of Good Hope is now in possession of the French troops, originally destined to occupy Pondicherry. Upon this subject, a private letter from Paris, of the 19th, says—"A French vessel, now in Spain, on its return from L'Isle de France, met on the 20th of May, 300 leagues this side of the Cape of Good Hope, the squadron of admiral Linois, with the troops under general De Cae, destined for the East-Indies. The fleet had been overtaken by a cutter from Brest, and the French troops were ordered to be landed at the Cape, and to remain there until the question of peace or of war was decided. This fleet had suffered, on the 28th of April, from a severe gale of wind; and a frigate, with a company of the guides on board, had separated from the fleet, and had not been seen since."
The force under the command of General De Cae, consisted of twelve hundred infantry, with a strong detachment of engineers and artillery.
PARIS, July 19.
Admiral Nelson, it is said, has dispensed manacles throughout Italy, declaring that he will seize all vessels under whatever flag they sail, bound from or to any of the ports occupied by French troops.
According to letters from Berlin, of the 8th inst. an official notice has been issued at Emden, that England has promised to respect the Prussian flag, and permit her to enter the ports of France, on the condition of submitting to the code established in England for the regulation of neutrals.
Accounts have been received at Vienna, which mention that Abdul Wechab has been assassinated by a Turkish soldier in the disguise of an Arab.
VENICE, July 2.
Letters have been received here from Madrid, which state, that there has been ordered through the Spanish kingdom, a new levy of 40,000 men, to reinforce the garrisons of Alicante, Cartagena, Cadiz, Ferrol, and Corrunna; that new works are erecting for the security of those ports; and that the naval force is to receive an augmentation of 9 sail of the line, and twelve frigates.
100 Dollars Reward.
LAST night, some person or persons unknown, entered a stable near my dwelling house on the Capitol hill and inhumanly stabbed a valuable mare belonging to the subscriber, in the breast near her left shoulder. The mare never has, to my knowledge or belief broke into the inclosure, or otherwise injured the property of any individual in this city, or it's vicinity. The above reward will be given for apprehending and convicting before a court of justice, the perpetrator or perpetrators of an act equally base, malignant and unprovoked.
NATHANIEL GREGORY. September 14.
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
The subscribers to the Theatre who have not paid the whole of their subscriptions are requested to pay the amount still unpaid into the hands of J. P. VAN NESS.
WASHINGTON CITY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15.
A meeting of the citizens of Baltimore, WILLIAM M'CREERY has been nominated a representative in Congress for the city, and NICHOLAS R. MOORE for the county.
The Mayor of Baltimore has prohibited the entrance into that city of all persons and goods from Alexandria for fifteen days after leaving Alexandria.
The board of health of Alexandria on the 14th inst. reported that the physicians have 7 new cases of different diseases, for the 48 preceding hours.
There have been 56 deaths in Alexandria from the 20th of August to the 14th inst.
In New York there have been from the 3rd to the 10th inst. 117 deaths, 66 of which of the malignant fever.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the state of Ohio, dated Mesopotamia, Aug. 14, 1803.
"A tax was laid by our legislature, at their last session, of 20 cents on every 100 acres of land, payable on the first of November next, on which, if not paid at that time, there is a forfeiture of 50 per cent. and 10 per cent. interest on the whole sum, until paid."
ALEXANDRIA, September 13.
HEALTH OFFICE.
A most alarming account of the prevalence of a malignant fever in this town having gone abroad, and the Committee of Health being apprehensive, that ignorant and timorous persons may still continue to propagate such injurious, and, in a great measure, unfounded reports, think it a duty they owe to their fellow citizens, and the public generally, to state, as fully as they have been able to ascertain, from practising physicians and their own personal knowledge and enquiries, the situation of the town, with regard to the health of its inhabitants, since the 20th of August.
The uncommon drought of the season rendered it reasonable to suppose that diseases generally would assume a more aggravated appearance than usual, and that there would be more than an ordinary number of sudden deaths—this has been the case in this town, though not in so great a degree, as, perhaps, in other towns—to which may be added, a considerable mortality among children: these circumstances combined, with the timidity and disposition to exaggerate inherent in some people, has tended to produce effects the most injurious to the town.
Dr. Dick reports, that since the 20th of August, he has had 29 patients, with the prevailing epidemic, 6 of which have died, 10 recovered, 7 are in a convalescent state, and 6 remain ill; he likewise reports 2 new cases.
Dr. Hall states, that he has had 8 patients with the bilious fever, 6 of which were marked with the prevailing fever in characters not to be mistaken, and that he has lost none. No new cases.
Dr. Semmes has had 16 cases of violent fever since the above date, 6 of them are now ill, 2 have died, and the remainder are convalescents. One new case.
Dr. Douglass reports one man, with unusual symptoms, who has died—he confesses himself unacquainted, any other way than by books, with the symptoms of the disease which it has been endeavored to impress upon the minds of the people is now prevalent; but that from conversation with persons who have been accustomed to be among it in the West-Indies, he is induced to believe it not to be of that kind. No new case.
Dr. Gilies says, "I have not at present, nor have I had any case of malignancy this fall."
Dr. Triplett has had no case of fever in his practice attended with symptoms of greater malignity than are usual in the remittents which always occur at this season of the year.
Dr. Watson has had no other cases than common bilious fever, and none have terminated fatally.
Dr. Hamilton has been applied to by one person in the malignant fever, of whose recovery he has no hopes. No other case.
Drs. Craik and Washington, report 49 cases of bilious fever—25 of which have been violent—3 have died, and the remainder are convalescents, except one, who is now ill.
From a review of the united reports and sentiments of the physicians, generally, and our own opinion, we regret, that so exaggerated accounts have been spread unnecessarily to terrify the inhabitants to the manifest injury of the
community. The prevailing physicians unite in opinion, that the disorder which has prevailed, has not been contagious. We flatter ourselves, that through the blessing of Providence, a few days will prove to our fugitive citizens that they may return with safety, and our country friends not be discouraged from attending market, nor our citizens from pursuing their usual occupations.
ANDREW JAMIESON, Chairman. S. SNOWDEN, Secretary.
The physicians are requested to send a report of the new cases and deaths, that may occur in their practice, every morning at 10 o'clock, to the Committee of Health at the court-house.
S. SNOWDEN, Secretary.
Norfolk, September 8.
We never have felt greater pleasure in setting the types, than we do at the present moment in announcing to the public, that altho' the Fall season is pretty well advanced, yet this place was never more healthy at any period than it is now. We feel a lively satisfaction in congratulating the inhabitants of Norfolk, and in assuring them that we have taken pains to ascertain whether any epidemic prevails here, and from the strictest search, we can with safety assert, that they have no cause for apprehension at present, and that the faculty can with truth say, that they have had fewer patients in any complaint, in the last month, than at any former period of the year, and that nothing like the usual prevailing sickness has yet made its appearance. That it may continue so, must be the prayer of every one, but should an alteration take place, we will eagerly give the alarm, as we should think it a crime against society, to be silent on the subject if we have facts before us; but we are sanguine in our hopes and expectations, that the hand of Providence will avert the blow, and deprive us the exercise of so painful a part of our publishing duty.
New York, September 9.
Fire!—This morning, about 4 o'clock the bake house occupied by Mr. Fraser, No. 3 Cliff street, was discovered to be on fire. In a short time the building was reduced to ashes. So rapidly did this destructive element communicate to the adjoining buildings, that in a short time three houses on that side of the street, five on the other side, together with two in John-street, were in the course of half an hour enveloped in a vast column of fire and smoke; and notwithstanding the active exertions of the firemen and those citizens who attended, the whole mass were converted into a heap of ruins. Among those edifices which were peculiarly beneficial at this trying moment, we with great satisfaction noticed No's 2 and 3, the latter of which was placed in Burling slip, and supplied all the others with water, during the whole conflagration. As that part of the city is almost entirely evacuated, it was expected that those inhabitants who remained would suffer for the want of the necessary assistance; but we are assured by a number of the firemen, that there never was a fire in this city, which, at its commencement, threatened such alarming and destructive consequences, extinguished in a shorter period. There were no gazers—no lookers on—those that were able did their duty—not a man or a boy was to be seen who was not actively employed in assisting the distressed, or attempting to stop the progress of the fire. We have endeavoured to obtain a list of the sufferers, and believe the following to be correct:
Simon Fraser, baker, No. 3 Cliff-street. Safety Magee, Grocer, No. 1 Cliff-street and John-street. John Vernon and Co. silversmiths, 93 John-street. James Hazlet, chair-maker, shop, 93 do. Roderic M'Leod, accountant, 6 Cliff do. John Carne, chair-maker, 2 Cliff do. Reuben Munson, comb-maker, 2 Cliff do. Abraham B. Kee, cooper, 5 Cliff do. Michael Bloemer, Pilot, 8 Cliff do. Sarah Taylor, widow, 10 Cliff do. Samuel Puelly, Joiner, 4 Cliff do. Lewis Faugers, M. D. 79 John do. Jerusha Haviland, widow, 77 John do. and a number of others who occupied parts of houses.
New York, September 12.
The new ship, Merchant, capt. Lord, arrived at this port last evening in 43 days from Liverpool. To the politeness of capt. L. the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser acknowledges his obligations for a file of London papers to the 28th July inclusive.
The late hour at which they were received will not permit us to do more at present than to give a brief outline of some of those interesting events of which in our next we shall lay the particulars before our readers.

A dreadful rebellion took place in Dublin on the 23d July by a mob consisting of not less than 4,000 persons, who it is said, acted with the ferocity of savages, upon a deep laid and desperately concerted plan. Lord Kilwarden (the chief justice of Ireland) and his nephew the Rev. Richard Wolfe, were dragged from their carriage into the street and stabbed to death with pikes; 40 other persons experienced the same fate, and the rebels were not subdued until great havoc had been made amongst them by the military. 30,000 pikes and 10,000 uniform dresses have since been discovered and seized.
Bonaparte has proposed terms to Louis XVIII. offering him a princely establishment on condition of his relinquishing for himself and his family all pretensions to the crown of the Burbons. The official papers on this subject are in our possession, and will be given to-morrow.
A Russian squadron has arrived at Lubec, and another is cruising in the Baltic.
The rebel leader of the Albanians, who made himself master of Cairo, has possessed himself of Lower Egypt, and opened a correspondence with the Beys in the upper provinces.
Preparations for invading England, and preparations at least equally great for repelling the invasion continue with unabated vigor. The French generals, to whom report assigns the command of the expedition, are Massena, Lefevre, Soult and Augereau.
The First Consul has arrived at Brussels.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 1803.
It is with deep regret, that the board of health announce to their fellow-citizens, that a case of a malignant aspect, has made its appearance in that district of the city extending from Market to Walnut streets, and from the east side of Front street to the river Delaware, beyond which limits nothing of alarming import is known to have yet occurred.
After an investigation the most diligent and attentive, the board are unable to trace this disease to any foreign or external source. No vessel to which suspicion can be attached has lain at the adjacent wharves during the season, nor is it ascertained that any sick person from New-York or elsewhere has gained admission into the neighbourhood. But the consideration of all others the most consoling and encouraging is, that in no instance whatever has the disease appeared contagious.
From these circumstances, taken conjointly with the advanced season of the year, and the experience derived from the circumscribed progress of a similar disease, which, early in the month of September in the year 1800, made its appearance in the neighborhood of the Drawbridge, the board of health are of opinion, that a general removal of their fellow-citizens is, as yet, by no means advisable. Should the disease make its way with devastating steps towards the heart of the city, its progress shall be narrowly watched and faithfully reported.
The board feel, in its full extent, the responsibility attached to the measure of dissuading their fellow-citizens from placing their safety in flight; but, with the public welfare for their object, and a firm reliance on him who rules the elements and seasons, and renders them subservient to his wise and benevolent purposes, they are prepared to meet the consequences of their advice.
As the board are, however, persuaded that the health and lives of the inhabitants of the diseased district can be preserved only by an immediate removal, they most earnestly recommend to them this salutary measure. To prevent as far as possible the necessity of any further intercourse with that part of the city, all vessels lying at the adjacent wharves will be removed without delay, and none others suffered to be moored there during the continuance of the disease.
By order of the Board, W. M. T. DONALDSON, Presdt. FELIX PASCALIS, Sec'y.
Hartford, September 7. TO THE PUBLIC.
In compliance with a request we have this day received from the Mayor of this city, we are happy to have it in our power to contradict the unfavorable reports which have been circulating respecting the health of its inhabitants, by stating; that for four weeks previous to the 20th of August, there was not a single burial in the city; that from that period to the present time, four children and one adult have only died on the alimentary, and one child of the scarlet fever; that two or three other deaths have only taken place, and which succeeded to chronic diseases, and that no case of malignant or any contagious fever has occurred in this or its vicinity.
It may be further said, with the strictest propriety, that its inhabitants have seldom experienced a season of better health.
ELIAKIM FISH, MASON F. COGSWELL, LEONARD BACON.
The Louisville paper of the 25th ult. contains the following information: "An expedition is expected to leave this place shortly, under the direction of Capt. William Clark and Mr. Lewis, (private secretary to the President) to proceed through the immense wilderness of Louisiana to the Western or Pacific Ocean. The particular objects of this undertaking are at present matters of conjecture only: But we have good reason to believe that our government intend to encourage settlements and establish seaports on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, which would not only facilitate our Whaling and Sealing voyages, but enable our enterprising merchants to carry on a more direct & rapid trade with China and the East-Indies."
The Legislature of Connecticut have offered a bounty of ten dollars on every ton of Hemp which shall be raised in that State for the term of 3 years from the first day of May, 1804; and for the same period have exempted from taxation all land on which hemp shall be cultivated.
PROCESS FOR COPYING MANUSCRIPTS.
Citizen Conquerant has lately communicated to the Philomatic Society of Paris, a very simple process for taking a copy of a recent manuscript. The process is the more interesting, as it requires neither machine nor preparation, and may be employed in any situation. It consists in putting a little sugar into common writing ink, and with this the writing is executed upon common paper, sized as usual, when a copy is required, unsized paper is taken, and slightly moistened with a sponge. The wet is then applied to the writing, a flat-iron (such as is used by laundresses) of a moderate heat, being lightly passed over the unsized paper, the copy is immediately produced.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT Supplementary to the act directing a new assessment of property, and enumeration of the inhabitants of the city.
BE it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the Treasurer shall be allowed a time not exceeding five months from the passing of this act (to be limited at the discretion of the mayor) for completing the assessment required by the act to which this is a supplement, and for rendering the books thereof to the board of appeal thereby constituted; and that the said board shall meet two weeks thereafter, at such place as the Mayor may provide, of which public notice shall previously be given by him one week, which said board shall finally decide within two weeks after its meeting upon all appeals in conformity to whole decisions the books of assessment shall be adjusted.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the Treasurer shall within one week after the assessment shall have been completed, give written notice, through the medium of the post office, to all owners of property of the sum at which it may be assessed.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That there be allowed, if the mayor shall deem it necessary, to the Treasurer, in addition to the sum allowed by the aforesaid act, a sum not exceeding two hundred dollars, to be fixed by the Mayor.
Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That the board of appeal constituted by the second section of the act to which this is a supplement be elected, according to the directions of said section, on the first Monday of November instead of the first Monday of September, and that the Mayor give notice of said election two weeks antecedent thereto.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL of Dud'n President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington. Approved, September 12th, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Copy from the original deposited in my office, THOMAS BERRY, Reg. of the city of Washington.
It is the wish of the Editor of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER to engage an individual well qualified to REPORT THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS. Immediate application, with the terms that will be agreeable, is requested.
The Editors of papers who publish Debates from the National Intelligencer are requested to insert this advertisement in their papers a few times.
MR. X A U P I
TAKES this means to inform his friends and those persons in general, who have hitherto favored him with their custom, that he has removed his store, two or three doors above Mr. Rhodes's Tavern, President's square; where he intends, carrying on his business in the same manner as heretofore. Also that he will open his dancing school the 19th of this month, in the city of Washington, (having for that purpose a spacious and very convenient room) in the same house where he has lately removed to - any person wishing to be instructed in the different branches of that art, will on applying at the subscriber's residence, be informed, with the necessary particulars.
STOLEN OR STRAYED,
ON or about the 8th inst. from the Subscriber, living in the city of Washington near the Navy yard, a light red coloured milk cow, about six years old, middle sized, having short horn horns a white face, and each of her eyes circled with a red spot, as also a similar one on the upper part of her nose; her bread, belly, and tail white. Any person procuring said cow, on delivery, if strayed, shall have five dollars if stolen and securing the thief so that he is prosecuted to conviction, twenty dollars.
BY LETTERS PATENT.
What is generally useful, ought to be generally known.
THE undeniable success
which has attended the use of West's Rheumatic Ring, In the cures of the Rheumatism, Rheumatic pain, and Cramps, has induced him to obtain Letters Patent for his invention, in order to secure his property therein, and defend the public against the mischievous effects of spurious imitations.
The following instances of the efficacy of West's Rheumatic Ring, are selected from a considerable number, and submitted for public inspection, to demonstrate the vast importance of his discovery, and in no instance have they failed of success. A few of which are to be had at Mr. Wm. Rhodes's, city of Washington near the Treasury office, at two dollars each.
THOMAS WEST.
I do certify, that I have had the Rheumatism in my knee, till it was much swelled, I then applied to Edward West for one of his Rheumatic Rings, and by using it two weeks, I was perfectly well. Given under my hand this 6th day of December 1799, about six miles from Lexington.
BENJAMIN BEELER.
I do hereby certify, that I had pains in my arms, and I do believe by wearing a ring I have got from Mr. West, I have got clear of the pains. Lexington, Dec. 4, 1799. WM. ROSS.
I do certify that my wife hath had the rheumatism in once her arms, and was very helpless with it for a long time; and I applied to Mr. Edward West, for one of his Rheumatic Rings, which appears to have greatly relieved her, and I believe it will perfectly cure her. Given under my hand, this 6th day of Dec 1799.
AZARIAH HIGGINS,
near Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the cramp in one of my legs, three years, and the latter part of the time extremely bad; I could receive no benefit from any thing until I tried one of Edward West's Rheumatic Rings, which perfectly cured me in three days - given under my hand this 15th of March, 1800. THOMAS VAUGHAN.
I do hereby certify that I have had the rheumatic pains in both my arms, so that I was not able to work, and by wearing two rings which I got of Edward West, I have got perfectly well. Given under my hand this 26th day of December, 1799. ASA COMBS.
I hereby certify that for several years past I have been much afflicted with a rheumatism. Mr. Edward West of Lexington, complimented me with one of his Rheumatic Rings, which I have generally worn, and have been entirely free from all symptoms of that complaint ever since. Given under my hand this 17th of December, 1799. JESSE WILLIAMS, Bourbon Co.
I do hereby certify that I got of Mr. Edward West a ring called a Rheumatic Ring and it has perfectly cured me of the pain which had constantly followed me for fifteen months, less or more, in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the last day of March 1800. WM. N. POTTS.
The above Thomas Vaughan, Asa Combs, Wm. N. Potts, and Jesse Williams, sworn to before me, this 27th day of July, 1800. ARCHIBALD MILVAIN, Justice of Peace.
Observe those rings are to be worn on the fingers or the wrists and the small of the legs, if the skin be very dry, it requires to be slightly rubbed with a little salt butter, on the part they are applied August 31. iawt1m
NOTICE.
FOR Sale One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is in wood - it is situated within six miles of the Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOVE. Prince George county, July 22. 3t raw
TO COTTON MANUFACTURERS.
THE Subscriber offers to make the following machinery, and to let them to work in any part of the United States. Carding engines, either single or double, with flat cards or top rollers as may be required, and the cylinders of any length from 20 to 32 inches. Drawing frames, with as many systems as shall be required - each system having three or four heads (according as they are ordered) will draw from 20 to 25 lb. of cotton per day. Roving frames, with any number of heads, each having two roving cans, will rove from 20 to 25 lb. per day. Water spinning frames, of 84 spindles, (42 on each side) which will spin from two to two and a half bunks on each spindle per day, the hank being 840 yards in length. Mules, of from 60 to 216 spindles each, which will spin by an experienced hand, from one to one and a half bunks per spindle, daily. Twisting frames, to double and twist the yarn into two or three threads, for stockings, fringes netting, tambouring, &c. Looms, for weaving any width with the fly shuttle, either single or double boxes. Warping mills, either woollen, cotton or linen yarn. The above machinery will be made and let to work in any part of the United States, by the subscriber, who has served an apprenticeship to the above business, in Manchester, and followed it for twenty two years. Any person who may want any of the above machinery, may see the same kind at work, at his manufactory, Upper Derby, Delaware county, seven and a half miles from Philadelphia, where they will receive any satisfaction as to the price, when the size and quantity of the machinery wanted shall be described; and letters from the country directed to the care of the Editor of the Aurora will be duly attended to. PETER RUTONHEAD. Philadelphia July 13†
WASHINGTON Jockey Club Races,
WILL commence on the second Tuesday in November next, over an excellent course, well prepared and inclosed with a post and rail fence. First day - A sweepstake of 1600 dolls. Second day - A purse of 400 dolls - 4 mile heats. Third day - A purse of 200 dolls - 3 mile heats. Fourth day - A 50 guinea silver cup - 10 horses. Fifth day - A handsome City and Town Purse - Two mile heats. All horses, mares and geldings, to be entered and run agreeably to the rules of the club, and to carry the following weight: An aged horse, 126 - a six years old 122 - a five years old 112 - a four years old 100, and a three years old 90 pounds. Three pounds being allowed to fillies, mares and geldings. The following calls to be paid at the gate to the clerk of the course, M. C. Bailey, or any person authorised by him to receive the same. Four wheel carriages, 1 Doll. each, Two wheel do. 50 Cents do. Every man and horse 25 Cents. Booths will be let on application to the subscriber. It is probable that the 2d & 3rd days purses will be increased - as the surplus of the tolls after defraying the expenses, &c. will be added to them. CH. McLAUGHLIN, Sec. & Tr. The club will meet at the Union Tavern on the evening preceding the first day's race September 14. uptr
PATENT GUN LOCK.
The subscriber offers for sale the right of making and using Edward West's improvement in Gun Locks, which is considered by judges of the utmost importance to every person using fire arms, and more particularly to the army and militia of the United States. There are two very great advantages resulting from this improvement, the first is, that no accident can possibly happen by a gun going off at half cock as it has in that situation no connection with the dog, consequently not with the trigger or any other external part of the lock. It cannot possibly catch at half cock as there is no notch that the dog can catch on, and the counter dog is so placed in the act of cocking, as not to be reforced but by the cock first falling or being let down. The great security in this improvement ought certainly to recommend it to general use, to avoid the innumerable accidents that has and must unavoidably happen from the present plan, in guns going off at half cock, &c. Application made to Mr. Rhodes, city of Washington will be communicated and attended to, where I shall attend at the sitting of Congress. THOMAS WEST. August 29. iaw3m
FOR SALE. BY RAPINE CONRAD & CO.
WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS.
A Medicine extremely useful when jaundice and Bilious complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious medicine for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint distressed feeling at the stomach, deficiency of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore part of the day, weaknets and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people. Likewise Wheaton's Patent HIGH OINTMENT: The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the itch, without having in it anything either dangerous or disagreeable. It is composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. August 8. iawtff
WAS committed to the gaol of Baltimore county as a run away, on the 31st inst. a negro man by the name of GEORGE FAIRFAX - he is about 27 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, dark complexion, bow legged, has a scar over his right eye, and has lost two of his upper foreteeth; he has on a coarse made cotton shirt and no keen trowsers - he says he belongs to Mr. Presley Wright, living in Westmoreland county, Virginia, near Core Corner's mill. His owner does not release him, he will be sold for his goal fees, according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff. September 22. iawtff
NOTICE.
THE subscriber has applied to the orphans court in Washington county in the district of Columbia, for letters of administration on the estate of Nathan Goodall, late of the city of Washington, deceased. CARLINDO COOK. City of Washington - 5th September, 1803. 3t
CARPENTER'S TAKE NOTICE.
Those carpenters that are subscribers to the Theatre, have now an opportunity of working out their shares - Apply to the subscriber, GEORGE HADFIELD. September 7. 3t
NOTICE.
ALL persons having demands on the firm of Cherry and Donnell, are requested to forward their accounts for settlement, and all those indebted to the said firm are hereby requested to make payment to the subscriber, who is fully authorised to settle all their accounts. ROBERT CHERRY. September 9. 3t
DANCING.
MR NUGENT heretofore a principal dancer at the Theatre of Philadelphia and Charleston, respectfully informs the public that he intends to teach the art of dancing in the city of Washington and George town. He was regularly bred to that art in France, and has been assistant to Mr. Bouché the most eminent dancing master in the city of Bath. He is recommended by Mr. Francis, ballet master of the Philadelphia Theatre and dancing master, and by Mr. Quener, dancing master in Philadelphia. He thinks it necessary thus to affirm on his qualifications, from having been in various parts of the states men pretend to reach dancing who, he believes, never received a lesson from a dancing master. He will commence school in George town, on Monday the 13th inst. at Mr. Ritchie's in High street, where further particulars may be known. Commands from the city of Washington directed to him at Mr. Ritchie's George town, will be punctually attended to. Mr. Nugent wishes to hire a room convenient for a Dancing School, in the city of Washington. Sept 9. 3t - iaw4t
TO be rented on moderate terms,
either separately or together. Three two story brick dwelling HOUSES, in the city of Washington, on north E street, between 9th and 10th streets west. They are well calculated for private families; and the whole taken together will answer extremely well for the accommodation of boarders, on a large and excellent plan. Also a large frame building back of the above. Persons willing to rent, will make early application to T. H. GILLISS At the Navy Office. August 27. uptr
COMMITTED on the 14th day of July last, to the gaol of Prince George county Maryland, a negro man by the name of Richard about five feet one or two in. high, appears to be thirty years old or upwards a dark complexion, has a scar on the right side of his forehead, and a small scar near the left eye, has lost two or three of his upper teeth - his clothing an old drab shirt, brown roll trowsers, and the crown of an old wool hat, says he belongs to general B. Kerien, near Port Tobacco Charles county, and at the time he was hired to Mr. O'Brien in the city of Washington - his owner is requested to release him from gaol or he will be sold out for his prison fees as the law directs. THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff, Prince George county Md. August 5, 1803. iaw2m
A CARD
H. O. HEBERT (from Philadelphia) solicits the attention of the citizens of Baltimore in general, and invalids in particular, to his "Air Pump Vapour Bath," a machine constructed on true philosophical principles, the efficacy of which in gout, rheumatism, palsy, contractions and enlargements of the joints, withered and enlarged limbs, cutaneous and many other diseases, both chronic and acute, can be testified by many respectable persons who have had recourse to it. This machine comprehends, and combines the application of fomentation and the cupping glass, one of the most powerful external applications for the removal of disease, and that on a plan more extensive than was ever before known.
As many persons who have never seen the apparatus might be deterred from using it, either from the reports of prejudiced persons, or fear, they are respectfully assured that its application is not attended with either pain or inconvenience. It possesses all the good effects of warm bathing, without its attendant consequences, debility and relaxation; on the contrary, it invigorates and strengthens the whole system, but particularly the part to which the machine is applied. Persons desirous of further information respecting the nature and effects of this machine, will please to apply to the proprietor, at No. 3, East street, near the assembly room. N. B. "The Air Pump Vapour Bath" is particularly adapted for the removal of all obstructions occasioned by violent colds, which are the forerunners of consumptions, &c. Complaints peculiarly incident to females, which too generally baffle the remedies hitherto applied, and to which they frequently fall victims in the prime of life, are readily and effectually removed by the application of this machine. May 21.

FOR SALE, For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 25 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M'LEAN. Washington May 25. tf.
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWIT or RICHARD FORRESTER, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorised, in my name, to adjust and settle the same and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf.
By his excellency JOHN F. MERCER, governor of the state of Maryland.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears unto me, by an inquest taken in Kent county, before Joseph Hylton, Esq. one of the coroners of the said county, that an atrocious murder hath been committed on the person of ROBERT ASHLEY, late of Kent county, by a certain Ephraim Armstrong, also of said county, who hath since absconded and fled from justice: And whereas, it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the laws and peace of society to justice: I have, therefore, thought proper to issue this my proclamation, and do, by and with the advice and consent of the council, offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said Ephraim Armstrong, in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice. Given in council, at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and three. JOHN F. MERCER. By his excellency's command, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the governor and council.
Description of the person of Ephraim Armstrong. He is about thirty-five years of age, of a middle size, five feet ten inches high, wears his own hair which is short, black, and curled; his eyes are small, black and piercing; his complexion brown; his countenance remarkably dark and gloomy; when he speaks he works his mouth about a good deal. 'Tis said he has a brother named Ephraim in the western country, if so, it is probable he has gone to him—He usually rode a grey mare, which it is supposed he rode away, as he is missing from his farm.
IN COUNCIL. Annapolis, August 5, 1803. Ordered, That the foregoing proclamation and description be published four times in each week for the space of four weeks, in the Telegraph, American, and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer at Washington; the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Republican Advocate, Herald, and Kautz's paper at Frederick Town; and Mr. Smith's paper at Easton. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Ck. August 19. tp4w.
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE.
Have just received the following NEW BOOKS. The life of Lorenzo De' Medici, 3 vol. Dennett's travels in Upper and Lower Egypt during the campaigns of Gen. Bonaparte in that country, 2 vol. Willis's Domestic Encyclopedia; or Dictionary of facts and useful knowledge, vol. 1. & II for which the subscription is still open—the price will be enhanced to nonsubscribers. The Marriage Promise, a new comedy. Public characters, or contemporary biography, containing the memoirs of the most celebrated personages of this country and Europe. John Bull, or an Englishman's fire side, a new comedy. Tale of Mystery—ditto. Friend of Women, translated from the French. Buffet's Select Sermons, &c. &c. N. B.—R. C. & Co. have always on hand, at moderate prices, writing letter and wrapping papers, quills, wafers, sealing-wax, ink powder, ink and ink stands, pocket books, playing cards, parchment, blank and account books, copper plate copies, &c. &c. 10 Overseers and Laborers.
WANTED an experienced capable and industrious man as an Overseer, also a number of good Laborers for improving and making Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the Bridge now building over the Eastern Branch. Some ploughs are also wanted, Apply to DANIEL CARROLL, CHARLES MINAE, WILLIAM BRENT. September 7. 3t PLASTER OF PARIS.
A Cargo of Plaster of Paris, just received and for sale by the subscribers—in proof of its excellence, we submit the certificate of JOHN A. BINNS, Esq. of Loudoun county, Virginia, whose long and successful experience as a farmer in the use of this article, must render him equal to, if not the best judge in this country. STUART & BEALL. August 12. I do certify that I have this day examined a large quantity of Plaster of Paris, belonging to Stuart and Beall of George Town, and conceive it to be genuine and of the very best quality; and such as I should at all times select for my own use, and think I can with propriety recommend it generally. JOHN A. BINNS. July 26, 1803. 22w6w
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloth's and Cashmere's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c., Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and Fashion served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803. tf.
BISCUIT BAKE HOUSE, Near the Sugar House New-Jersey Avenue. THE subscriber has commenced the above business in all its various branches; where merchants or owners of vessels may be supplied on reasonable terms; also private families with the best of Crackers. PETER MILLER. Washington August 19. tf.
WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber.—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS. POLLARD. Feb. 21st. ep
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore. Dollars. 1 prize of 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 2 do 5,000 10,000 5 do 2,000 5,000 10 do 1,000 5,000 15 do 500 2,000 200 do 100 20,000 200 do 50 10,000 200 do 25 5,000 250 do 20 5,000 400 do 15 6,000 1 first drawn ticket after 2500, having a blank to its number, 500 1 do after 4000 do 500 1 do after 6000 do 500 1 do after 8000 do 500 1 do after 10,000 do 500 1 do after 12,000 do 500 1 do after 15,000 do 500 1 do after 18,000 do 500 1 do after 20,000 do 2,000 1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000 7154 Prizes, 210,000 13,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize. 25,000 Tickets, at 10 dollars each, 250,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorise it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prize shall be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months, after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars for the due payment of the prize which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers. Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beccan, Messrs David Williamson, Robert Waith, Charles Ghiquiere, Patrick Bennett, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, Francis I. Mitchell. July 13, 1803. cp4t
** The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
PRINTING INK OF AN EXCELLENT QUALITY, FOR SALE AT TIMOTHY CALDWELL'S Near the West Market, City of Washington, who has to Let on Ground Rent a number of Lots in eligible situations. June 22. 3m.
Lots for sale. IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality superfine Cloths, Cashmeres, Silk Florantine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & figured Marcellies, Swandowns, Toillettes, Veil-teens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second house from the Capitol square. December 8, 1802.
NEW BOOKS. Just imported in the ship Active, from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. New-Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books—amongst which are Burke's works, 3 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Percy's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Luciad, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 2 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soulavie's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpré's Voyage in the Indian Ocean 2 vols. Memoirs of Polignac, 8vo. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallo's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beckham's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Norman's do. Grant's life of France. Delphine 6 vols. 12mo. War Office 3 vols. 12mo. Microcosm 3 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Inkle Fisher, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimer 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Bread Grins, by G. Coleman. Botta's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Glover's Athenae, 3 vols. 8vo. In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction. United States of America. Fifth circuit, Virginia district, May term, 1803. Under a decree of the said court, We the commissioners will expose for public sale, on the premises, at 12 o'clock on Friday the 30th day of September next, that valuable and extensive F A R M,
CALLED Mount Salus, alias Milthorpe, lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf Trap runs, containing by deed 550 acres, and by survey 673 acres. The mansion house is on a high healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water. The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, two brick chimnies, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18 with stone arches, divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the mansion house and garden. There are also a valuable merchant and grist mill, saw mill, distillery, mule's house and overseer's house. The mill house is 40 by 30, two stories high, half the lower story of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Coopers Stones, three boiling cloths almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grit. The house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors plank, the upper part for making grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house, constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three fields and one boiler can be worked to advantage in said house. The waters of Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded by none in the county or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce. Every description of and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to received improvement from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 panels of fence on the land, about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of Timothy mowed, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs, 50 acres more may be made at a small expense. This farm enjoys many natural advantages, which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person willing to buy such property will avail themselves of the opportunity of viewing the premises previous to the day of sale. The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made to the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last payments. Some informality in the decree prevented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now noticed. Captain James Wiley, residing near the farm, will show the premises, and also a plan of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale. CHARLES LITTLE, JAMES WILEY, JAMES DOUGLASS. August 30. ep
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 8th inst. a negro man, who calls himself EDWARD JACKSON; he is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, stout and well made, has lost the greater part of his left ear, has a scar on his bread, and one on each hand over his thumb, has on a white kersey jacket, blue cloth trowsers, and ozanbrig shirt; he lays his free and came last from New Orleans, if he is not released he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff. June 20. Iawtf
STOLEN OR STRAYED. FROM the commons of the city of Washington, on Thursday the 1st inst. a cow belonging to Mr. Robert Underwood. One is black, the other a large brown cow considerably elevated, with a large udder and is with calf. The other is brindled, large and well proportioned; has a small white spot on her forehead and is excellent for milk. If strayed, any person on delivering the said cow at the house of said Underwood, in Washington, shall receive Five dollars or its value, for delivering them as aforesaid, returning, and protesting to conviction the thief, the sum of Fifty dollars. MARK STOCKWELL. September 7. 3t
LANDS FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell a tract of land situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Short Hills in Loudoun county Virginia, bounded partly by Potomac river within two miles of Harpers Ferry and the mouth of Shenandoah. It is of strong good soil, answering perfectly well for Plaster of Paris, and contains by patent 2340 acres. It is so well known as a valuable and fine tract of land that a further description is unnecessary to those who incline to purchase will naturally view and examine it. A clear and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judgment, debt, lease, claim or demand whatsoever against any part, it having been always let to tenants at low annual rents who are raised and removed at will; but the occupying tenants (through favor only) have been permitted to claim from any coming in tenant one half of the deposit money as may be let between them, for the improvements and good will, the other half going to the landlord. There are at present sixteen or seventeen tenants upon the estate at very low rent. And it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole to parcel it into lesser farms to the resident tenants or others willing to purchase parts of it. The terms of sale are a portion of one fourth paid down in money, or in approved negotiable paper, and the remainder in one two or three years as may be agreed upon carrying interest from the day of sale. Application may be made personally, or by letter, to the subscriber residing at Warrenton on Potomac river, near to Alexandria, to James M'Ilhenny near the premises, or to Mr. John Janney merchant in Alexandria. THOMAS ALWOOD DIGGES. July 15, 1803. tow2m
FIRST LEGION. ATTENTION! At a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, intituled, "An act more effectual to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the following be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. A DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BREECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE PANTS, and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HAT: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. B. Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non-commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, shall appear while on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be determined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Brigadier General; provided the expense of the same, additional to that of usual, ordinary, and cheap clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such non-commissioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniform shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto shall have been published, in some newspaper within the legionary district and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court or enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip himself.
Treasury of the United States, Washington August 15, 1803. WHEREAS by an act of Congress dated May the 1th, 1792, intituled "An act to provide for a Copper Coinage," in the second section thereof, it is enacted, That after the expiration of six calendar months from the time when there shall have been paid into the Treasury by the said Director (of the Mint) in cents and half cents, a sum not less than fifty thousand Dollars, which time shall forthwith be announced by the Treasurer in at least two gazettes or newspapers, published at the seat of government of the United States for the time, being, no copper coins or pieces whatsoever, except the said cents and half cents, shall pass current as money, or shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment for any debt, demand, claim, matter or thing whatsoever; and all copper coins or pieces, except the said cents and half cents, which shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment contrary to the prohibition aforesaid, shall be forfeited, and every person by whom any of them shall have been so paid or offered to be paid or received in payment, shall also forfeit the sum of ten dollars, and the said forfeiture and penalty shall and may be recovered with costs of suit for the benefit of any person or persons by whom information of the incurring thereof shall have been given, And whereas it appears by the books of this office, that more than fifty thousand dollars in cents and half cents have been paid into the Treasury. I now therefore, in obedience to the said act, do hereby give public notice of the same. TH. T. TUCKER. Treasurer United States. August 15. tow3m
IN the case of John Barber an insolvent debtor.—It is ordered that three months from and after the first day of June next, be appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee and that a copy of this order be published once in each week, until the tenth day of October next, in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist. HENRY HARSHMAN, appointed trustee. Test. URIAH FORRESTER, Ck. Sept. 5. 7w
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE HIGHEST PRIZE, GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLT TRINITY CHURCH LOTTERY. In the City of Philadelphia. 1 Prize of ten thousand dollars 10,000 1 six thousand 6,000 1 three thousand 3,000 1 two thousand 2,000 1 one thousand 1,000 10 five hundred 5,000 20 three hundred 3,000 20 two hundred 2,000 35 one hundred 3,500 90 fifty 4,500 100 twenty 2,000 6000 seven 42,000 6274 prizes, dolls. 90,000 11260 blanks, less than two to a prize. 18000 The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. The first drawn numbers on the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th days of drawing, will be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars each. The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each. The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 6000 dollars. From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contemplated, and that the tickets will be raised considerably before that period. They may be had at SIX dollars of GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 67, 2 Chestnut Street, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, 82, 3 Street, D. C. Whole tickets 6 Quarter tickets, 1 75 Hall, 3 25 Eighth, 95 Letters post paid, including the cash, shall be only attended to, and St. Augustine and New York lottery prizes received in payment. July 20. eprim
Ten Dollars Reward. ELOPED from my service on the night of the 31 inst. JAMES STONE an apprentice to the house carpenter business, by birth an Irishman, 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high or upwards, of a very yellow complexion, short black hair, chews tobacco—Had on and took with him, one white nankeen waistcoat with sleeves, striped, no pair of blue trowsers, one pair of blue sheeting, do. one pair of thickset breeches, new shoes lined and bound, a real beaver hat about half worn—He is stout made and walks very upright—Any person that will secure said apprentice in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive five dollars if within the District, and ten if without. I forewarn any person harboring or employing said apprentice, and all masters and keepers of vessels from taking said apprentice away, as I am determined to prosecute any person that will act contrary to law. PETER LENOX. September 9. tawtf
FOR SALE. By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on E. street City of Washington. PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of superior Parent Yellow, quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Vermilion, and quality, Best Carmin drop lack, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all Linseed oil and spirits of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 9. Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen finding their Sashes will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. Iawtf
10 DOLLARS REWARD. ESCAPED from Prince George County gaol, on the 22d inst. two NEGRO MEN. JACK committed as a runaway, a black fellow about twenty years of age, five feet five inches high, has a scar on his left cheek near his nose, and some grey hairs on his head, his clothing when committed, was an Osnaburg shirt and trowsers, says he was sold to Joseph Griffith of Calvert county Maryland, to a person living in one of the southern states, from whence he made his escape. PHILIP SULLIVAN a mulatto man, committed on suspicion of felony—he is about twenty eight years of age, five feet ten inches high, wears his hair brushed—a stout made fellow, his clothing an Oznabrig shirt a pair of brown thickset overalls, swindown waistcoat, an old brown cloth coat, and felt hat, Philip did reside in or near Badenburgh where he has a wife—The above reward will be paid for delivering the said fellows at the gaol from whence they escaped, or five dollars for either. THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff, Prince George county. September 2. 3:2w