The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-04-27 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
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WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DLV.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27th, 1804.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
From the Salem Register.
Reflections on the frequent imposition of Oaths in Civil Society.
While good faith reigned upon the earth, a simple promise was sufficient to ensure confidence. Oaths owe their origin to perjury. Man was not required to call upon the God that heard him to be believed.
Magistrates, to what do your regulations tend? You either oblige the man of probity to lift up his hand and call Heaven to witness, which with him is requisition as injurious as it is useless? or you compel an oath from the mouth of a reprobate. Of what value can an oath of such a man appear to you? If the oath be contrary to his own security, it is absurd—if it be consonant with his interest, it is superfluous. Does it argue a knowledge of the human heart, to give the debtor his choice between his ruin and a falsehood? or the criminal his option between death and perjury? The man whom motives of revenge, interest, or wickedness have determined to give a false testimony—will he be deterred by the fear of committing one crime more? Is he not apprised, before he is brought up to the tribunal of justice, that this formality will be required of him? And has he not from the bottom of his heart, despised it, before he complied with it? Is it not a species of impiety to introduce the name GOD in our wretched disputes? Is it not a singular mode of making Heaven, as it were, an accomplice in the guilt to suffer that Heaven, to be called upon, which has never contradicted, nor will contradict the Oath? How intrepid, therefore must not the false witness become, when he has with impunity called down the Divine vengeance upon his head without the fear of being convicted. Oaths seem to be so much debased and profligated by their frequency, that false witnesses are grown as common as robbers.
The following address, signed by a number of citizens residing in the town of Washington and its vicinity, in the Mississippi territory, has been presented to governor Claiborne.
To his Excellency William C. C. Claiborne, governor of the Mississippi territory, now exercising the powers of Governor General and Intendant of the Province of Louisiana:
The exertions of a public officer to confer happiness on the community, by dispensing equal and impartial justice, & preserving unimpaired the constitutional liberties of the people, deserves the return of grateful acknowledgments.
The citizens of Washington and its vicinity, therefore pay you to accept their undivided approbation of the firm and dignified measures, of your late administration in this territory.
If integrity of conduct, united to an enlightened mind, filled with benevolence and universal philanthropy are worthy our eulogium, all that those virtues merit we offer you as a just tribute.
We congratulate your Excellency on the unanimity and harmony with which the American government is received by our fellow citizens of Louisiana; this great and interesting event cannot fail to exhibit the fairest page in the volume of faithful history, and the high characters who so ably managed the negotiation from its commencement, to the ever memorable delivery on the twentieth day of December last, will share the warmest affections of the American people.
On this auspicious occasion, we reflect with honest pride and exultation, that in discharging the highest trust and confidence reposed in your excellency, by the President of the United States, nothing has appeared repugnant to the principles of inflexible justice, mingled with humanity.
We earnestly desire the return of your excellency to the Mississippi territory: We anticipate no happy change, by which we can gain either a better friend or a more impartial governor; but should the government require your aid in another quarter, we tender you this pledge of undissolved friendship, and a sincere wish that you may ever continue to merit and retain the confidence of your country.
Town of Washington, Feb. 27, 1804.
To the above address, the governor returned the following answer:
To the citizens of the town of Washington.
GENTLEMEN, Your friendly address of the 27th ultimo, has excited in my breast emotions
of gratitude and pleasure. The highest reward for public services, is a consciousness of having acted with honest intentions; the next in order is the public suffrage in their favor. Of the former, no circumstance can deprive me, and of the latter your address is a most pleasing testimonial. A testimonial the more grateful, because it comes from friends whose good opinion I highly value, from neighbors to whom every part of my conduct has been exposed, from citizens who know their rights, and would disdain to flatter a man who had betrayed them.
Your congratulations on that great and interesting event which has given to our country an extension of empire, & to ourselves 'new fellow citizens,' I receive with satisfaction and reciprocate with sincerity. If my agency has in the least promoted its execution, I shall esteem it the most fortunate occurrence of my life.
The welfare and happiness of our brethren of Louisiana are objects dear to my heart, and in the discharge of the high trust the President of the United States has temporarily committed to me, it shall be my greatest care to keep in view "the principles of inflexible justice mingled with humanity."
Accept gentlemen my warmest thanks for your kind wishes with respect to my future destination; I am uninformed whether it may call me; nor do I know that a change in the executive of your territory is contemplated. But permit me to say, in whatever situation I may be placed, I shall retain a grateful sense of your favors, the best dispositions to serve you, and an anxious solicitude for your prosperity.
WM. C. C. CLAIBORNE. New Orleans, March 8th, 1804.
AN ORDINANCE.
By WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE, Governor of the Mississippi Territory, exercising the powers of Governor General and Intendant of the Province of Louisiana.
WHEREAS a number of merchants and others have associated for the purpose of establishing a Bank of Discount and Deposit and Exchange in the city of New Orleans, and have applied to me to sanction the same by an ordinance, to the end that the stockholders in the said bank may not individually be liable for any contracts made by the said bank, and that the said company may sue and be sued in their aggregate capacity for all debts which may be due to, or contracted by them.
And whereas it appears to me that the said institution will tend greatly to the safety and ease of transacting mercantile business, will extend the commerce, improve the agriculture and promote the prosperity of this province.
Therefore be it ordained that a bank may be established in the city of New Orleans, the capital stock whereof shall not at present exceed six hundred thousand dollars, divided into six thousand shares of one hundred dollars each, to be paid one-fifth at the time of subscribing either in money or notes on demand at the discretion of the commissioners and the remaining four fifths by such installments as the directors to be chosen in the manner herein after specified shall appoint, and that subscriptions shall be opened for the said shares on the sixteenth day of March instant, under the superintendence of Evan Jones, J. P. Merieault, Paul Lanusse, Wm. Garland, Edward Livingston, Iserer Sauve, Joseph Tricou, John Lantheois, Wm. Donadson, Nicholas F. Girard, John McDonough, jun. Jerome La Chapelle, Benjamin Morgan, H. B. Trist, Michael Portier, and Beverly Chew, which said subscription shall continue open until the whole of the said capital stock shall be subscribed.
And be it further ordained, That all those who shall become subscribers to the said bank, their successors and assigns, shall be, and they are hereby created a body corporate and politic by the name and style of the LOUISIANA BANK, and by that name shall be made capable at all times hereafter to purchase, receive, possess and enjoy all kinds of estate whatsoever, whether real or personal, to an amount not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars over and above their capital stock, and the same to grant, sell, demise and dispose of, and to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded in courts of record and elsewhere, and also to have and use a common seal and the same to break, alter and renew at their pleasure.
And be it further ordained, That for the well ordering the affairs of the said corporation there shall be fifteen directors to be chosen out of the stockholders on the first Monday of January in every year, who shall enter into office on the Monday then next following, and that for the period previous to the second Monday in January in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, directors for the said bank shall be chosen in manner following that is: to say as soon as the sum of three hundred thousand dollars shall be subscribed. The commissioners herein before named shall appoint a time and place within the said city for proceeding to the election of fifteen directors, and shall give notice thereof in at least one of the public newspapers printed in the said city, and it shall be lawful for such election to be then and there held by the subscribing stockholders or their proxies by ballot, under the direction of the said commissioners or a majority of them, and the persons then and there chosen shall be the first directors, and shall be capable of serving by virtue of such choice until the second Monday in January next, and that the said directors shall at their first meeting elect by ballot one of their number to be President, and in like manner all directors to be hereafter chosen shall on the second Monday in January in every year elect one of their number to be their President who shall continue in office for one year, and in all cases of vacancy in the office of director either by removal from the jurisdiction of the city, death or resignation before the first Monday of January in any year, the same may be filled up by the directors. And the said directors for the time being shall have power to appoint all officers and servants under them and allow them and to the President of the said bank such compensation for their services as they may deem reasonable, and shall make rules and regulations for the transaction of business and the good government of the affairs of the said corporation. And shall twice in every year declare and pay a dividend of the profits or such proportion thereof arising on the said stock as they may deem advisable.
And be it further ordained, That the number of votes to which each stockholder shall be entitled shall be according to the number of shares he shall hold in the proportions following, that is to say—For one share and not more than four, one vote—for five shares and not more than nine, two votes—for ten shares and not more than fourteen, four votes—for fifteen shares & not more than nineteen, six votes—for twenty shares and not more than twenty-four, eight votes—for twenty-five and not more than twenty-nine, ten votes—for thirty and not more than thirty-four, twelve votes—for thirty-five and not more than thirty-nine, fourteen votes—for forty and not more than forty-four, sixteen votes—for forty-five and not more than forty-nine, eighteen votes—for fifty and not more than fifty-four, twenty votes—for fifty-five and not more than fifty-nine, twenty-two votes—for sixty and not more than sixty-four, twenty-four votes—for sixty-five and not more than sixty-nine, twenty-six votes—for seventy and not more than seventy-four, twenty-eight votes—for seventy-five and not more than seventy-nine, thirty votes; and after the first election no share or shares shall confer a right of suffrage which shall not have been held three calendar months previous to the day of election, and that in all elections votes may be given either in person or by proxy according to such form as the directors shall establish.
And be it further ordained, That if there should be a failure in the payment of any part of any sum subscribed for any share or shares, by any person, copartnership or body politic, the party failing shall lose and forfeit all prior payments by him or them made on such share or shares to the use of the said bank.
And be it further ordained, That for the transaction of all business of the said corporation, requiring an act of the Directors, except the making of discounts, seven directors, together with the President, or in case of his sickness or absence, some one director appointed by him, shall be a quorum, and that for the making of discounts four directors and the President, or some one appointed by him, shall be a quorum.
And be it further ordained, That in case it should at any time happen that an election of directors should not be made upon any day, when pursuant to this ordinance it ought to have been made, the said corporation shall not for that cause be deemed to be dissolved, but it shall be lawful on any other day
to hold and make an election of directors in such manner as shall have been regulated by the laws and ordinances of the said corporation.
And be it further ordained, That the stock of the said Corporation shall be transferable according to such rules as shall be established by the Directors, & that the Bills and Notes which may be issued by the said corporation, signed by the President and countersigned by the Cashier, promising the payment of money to any person, his or her order, or to bearer, shall be binding and obligatory upon the Corporation though not under seal, and shall be assignable and negotiable; that is to say, those which are payable to order, shall be assignable and negotiable by endorsement; and those which are payable to bearer, shall be negotiable and assignable by delivery only.
And be it further ordained, That whenever the directors shall deem it expedient, they may increase the capital stock of the said corporation to two millions of dollars, and may subscribe or cause the same or any part thereof to be subscribed in such manner and on such terms as to them may seem expedient, which increase of capital to be subscribed, shall constitute part of the capital stock of the said corporation, and shall be transferable in like manner and be liable to the same regulations which are prescribed for the shares of the said capital stock.
And be it further ordained, That the said corporation shall not directly or indirectly deal or trade in any thing except promissory notes, bonds, mortgages, bills of exchange, gold or silver bullion, or in the sale of goods, lands, stock in the public funds, or effects pledged for money lent, or in the produce of such lands.
And be it further ordained, That this ordinance shall continue in force for a period not exceeding sixteen years from the date hereof, unless the same shall be renewed, by the proper constituted authorities.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the administration, at the city of New Orleans, the 12th day of March 1804, and in the 28th year of American Independence.
WM. C. C. CLAIBORNE,
By the governor, Jos: BRIGGS, P. Sec. pro tem.
THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
Extract of a letter from an officer in Lord Nelson's fleet, dated off Algiers, Jan. 18, 1804.
"On the night of the 15th, the Superior commanded by capt. Keats, anchored off Algiers, having Mr. Falcon the consul-general on board, and a letter from Lord Nelson to the Dey, demanding that Mr. Falcon should again be received as consul there, and that all the Maltese who have been lately captured by the Dey's cruisers should be liberated and given up as British subjects. On the following morning, at day break, a salute was fired from the fort, which, however, capt. Keats did not return, but sent a lieutenant with a letter, to request an audience of the Dey, which was accordingly granted. Capt. Keats, accompanied by Mr. Scott, chaplain to Lord Nelson, who speaks the Arabic fluently, and who acted as interpreter there, waited upon the Dey, and presented Lord Nelson's letter, with a suitable and spirited remonstrance on the occasion. Throughout the interview, which lasted nearly an hour, the Dey's conduct was very violent and outrageous, and it concluded with his positively refusing to receive either Mr. Falcon back again, or to give up any of the Maltese in his possession.
"On the 17th in the morning, our fleet of ten sail of the line came in sight of Algiers, when capt. Keats again went on shore to wait upon the Dey, who, however refused to see him, he being then busily employed on the batteries, and after waiting for nearly two hours, capt. Keats returned on board, and our fleet entering the bay, capt. Keats went on board the Victory, and communicated to Lord Nelson all that had passed with the Dey.
"Under these circumstances his Lordship did not think it advisable to attempt further intercourse with the Dey, or to make use of any threat he
was not prepared to realize, as though we could easily in a few hours have destroyed his whole fleet, which was then lying in the Mole, and have knocked down the town about their ears, we might have crippled some of our ships in such a manner as to render them unable to resume the blockade of Toulon at this season of the year, which was deemed a much more important object at the present moment. We therefore to day left Algiers, on our way to Toulon again.
"The whole squadron were more disappointed than I can possibly express, at not being permitted to humble the Dey, and extirpate for a time this nest of pirates. Two hours would have done the business completely, and I trust we shall one day make the experiment. I am perfectly convinced from my own observation, and it was also the opinion of the ablest officers in the fleet, that four sail of the line would certainly destroy all their works, and all their navy in one morning, with very little loss. They have indeed a great number of guns mounted on their principal battery, which defends the Mole where their fleet is laid up, and it has a formidable appearance from the bay; but, it is so injudiciously constructed, that a line of battle ships can anchor upon each flank of it, within half pistol shot, where not a gun could be brought to bear upon them, and in which situation they would lay the whole works in ruins. This work is the sole defence of the town from the sea side, except an old wall without a single gun mounted upon it, and which a few broadsides would crumble into dust.
"The garrison does not amount to above four thousand soldiers (if they can be called such) who have neither discipline or courage, and who particularly dread the English; not only from our naval skill, but from an ancient prophetic tradition they have amongst them, and which they all firmly believe, "That Algiers is to be taken and destroyed by the English on a Sunday." The prophecy may be easily fulfilled by us whenever we choose, and we must shortly take some decided steps to humble the Dey, unless we are content to pay him tribute, like most of the other European powers. No Goumi now can ever be sent back with honor or safety, till satisfaction is obtained for the insults we have received.
"The Dey of Algiers is entirely guided by some Jewish merchants residing at Algiers."
PROCLAMATION
OF THE BATAVIAN GOVERNMENT, Appointing the 7th of March as a Day for Acts of Benevolence and Public Prayer.
CITIZENS,
As it is certain that among the nations of the earth there are but few whose existence and preservation have been marked with such signal proofs of the favour of Divine Providence as our country; so it cannot be denied but that, on the other hand, this same nation, having more than once fallen from the height of prosperity, and being threatened with approaching ruin, has learned, repeatedly, and in the most striking manner, its dependence on the All powerful Lord of the Universe. Alas! there is no occasion to go so far back as to the early annals of the Republic to prove this—we need only reflect on the events of the two last years. Scarcely had the will of all the friends of their country, and of the human race, being gratified, by the conclusion of a peace, that put an end to a most bloody and destructive War; scarcely had the sources of our national prosperity begun to flow in their accustomed channels, so as to enable us to better ourselves with the hope that our ruined affairs were likely, under Divine Providence, to be re-established, when ambition and cruelty re-kindled the torch of war, in contempt & open violation of the treaty which had just been concluded, and with a prodigal expence of treasure and of blood. By this unhappy war, to which not only the sacred faith of our treaties of alliance, but even the duty of self-defence compels us, we soon saw all the sources of our misfortunes and increasing poverty again open. Our ships, richly laden with the productions of our colonies, and the treasures of our reviving commerce, were captured while they were pursuing their peaceful destination, even before any declaration of war. Already some of our foreign possessions have fallen before the superior force of

our enemy; every day our situation is growing worse by the stagnation which prevails in the different branches of our commerce and industry; and the considerable losses which the part we have to bear in this fatal war requires from us, impose upon us the unavoidable necessity of laying new burthens upon our fellow-citizens, whose burthens are already great.
The consideration of this unfortunate and humiliating situation of the Republic would make us almost despair of ever seeing its affairs re-established on a solid foundation, if we did not feel the most lively persuasion that all those evils, (though stirred up by the injustice of a neighbouring power, who has rashly and hastily entered into the war) have yet happened under the wise and bountiful direction of that all-ruling Providence, whose mercy can again close the wounds which we have received from his hand, who can change oppression and adversity to the seeds of future and more lasting happiness, and has made the history of our country so often bear witness of this consoling truth. It is this encouraging persuasion which makes it our duty to read to our recollection the proofs which we have already experienced of the Divine Goodness. Who does not recollect that at the beginning of last year, this country was threatened with a most destructive inundation by the vast collection of heaped-up ice in our rivers, when our fears were suddenly dissipated, and the country saved by a thaw, which brought no misery with it? Who can consider, without gratitude, that the contagious disease, more destructive and terrible than the sword of war, which, in another part of the world, is the scourge of a nation, otherwise happy in prosperity and peace, and which has already raged with fury in some parts of Europe, has not, however, reached us yet, although our extensive commerce exposed us to more danger than other nations? Who can consider, without feeling gratitude, that notwithstanding all the obstacles which the spirit of industry (that distinguishing our nation) has to encounter, still it is not quite smothered, but even now inspires hopes that in happier days it may revive?
Who can see, without gratitude, that in the midst of our increasing distresses, there are still found men who have not only the will but the means of relieving the distressed, and preventing the utter ruin of all the springs of industry.
These considerations, taken together, contain some motives for not despairing of the return of our former happiness: how much should we be flattered with this perspective if rendered wiser by our misfortunes, we shall, for the future, substitute economy, temperance, and moderation, to that expensive luxury which has extended to all classes of society; if we shall learn to be more rigid in our morals, and still more sincere and upright in our dealings; and if, and if, above all things, we cultivate the respect of religion, that respect which was the ornament of the first founders of our Republic, but which is now so miserably fallen, and which alone can insure the lasting happiness of our nation.
Then, doubtless, we might hope that the God of our fathers would change our darkness into light, and would not shut his ears against our ardent prayers for the safety of the country.
It is for the advancement of this end, and for all these reasons united, that, with the approbation of the legislative body, it has been ordered, that throughout all the cities, towns and districts of the Batavian Republic, a day shall be appointed for "acts of benevolence and public prayer,"—which we have fixed for Wednesday, the 7th of March, to give an opportunity to all the inhabitants of the Republic to unite in the temples of their religious assemblies, and humble themselves in the most solemn manner before God, confessing their transgressions and sins, to adore even the chastisements which his hand inflicts upon us, to recommend to his favour and protection the urgent wants and interests of this country, with a sincere design of rendering themselves in future worthy of those blessings, which are the reward of a virtuous and religious nation. We exhort, therefore, every citizen, upon that day, to pray ardently to God, that he may give us again peace and prosperity; that he may grant that all those sacrifices we are obliged to make to obtain that object, shall tend to lay the foundations of lasting tranquility; that he may bring to the hearts and feelings of the lovers of war, the tears and groans of the many thousands who suffer by it, to that, if possible, the effusion of human blood may cease; that he may crown with his blessing those constituted authorities, whose labour tends to these objects; and that he may open again the sources of our national prosperity, and secure their possession by the concord, virtue, and conscientious conduct of the faithful inhabitants of this country.
To attain this primary object, the government of the state ordains, that the present proclamation shall be made as public as possible, and that the administration shall take diligent care, that the said day shall be celebrated throughout
the Republic, with decency, solemnity, and in a manner suited to its object, and that on that day the exercise of all professions or trades shall be suspended, as well as all public amusements, that no obstacle or trouble shall occur to the good dispositions of the religious friends of their country, and that the most holy name of God shall be every where glorified and implored with all becoming respect.
At the Hague, Feb. 6, 1804. A. F. R. E. VAN HAERSOLTE. By order of the government of the state. C. G. HULTMAN.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27.
There was a considerable fresh in the Potomac on Monday last. The water rose to a great height, and most of the wharves in George town were covered. It is with pleasure we learn very little injury was sustained. And though report was busy in detailing the wonderful lights in the Potomac: and men floating on logs through the river crying for succour in vain, horses, cats, sheep and hogs swept down the stream without the possibility of escape; vessels sinking by the force of the whirlpools. Fishermen carried away entangled in their nets they had prepared for the fishy tribe and a thousand stories equally alarming, yet we find on enquiry there was no foundation for it. It is true the scene at the Little falls was sufficiently terrific to have excited a thousand fears and apprehensions. It was at the bridge the greatest damage was sustained: here the water rose to a height nearly with the top of the abutment which is almost 40 feet above the river in common tides—and by its great force carried away what is called the land bridge on the north side of the Potomac—but the main arch withstood its most fierce assaults. Large trees and great quantities of timber were borne down the river and the shores were lined with adventurers endeavouring to get fuel for themselves and their neighbours—and it is with satisfaction we state much was saved and to-day wood has been purchased at half the usual price.
The fresh subsided yesterday—the damage sustained by the bridge company which we understand is not great, is the only loss of any consequence we have heard of. The necessary repairs will no doubt soon be made and the communication restored—the interruption however cannot last long. Wash. Fed.
NATIONAL JUSTICE!
Extract of a letter from Halifax. "Capt Collins, of the brig Rover, privateer, belonging to Liverpool, (N. S.) who sometime past plundered the sch. William Wright, Capt. Olin from Cape Francois, for Philadelphia, has been, by order of Governor Wentworth deprived of his commission. The owners of the privateer have proved to the satisfaction of the king's attorney general, that capt Collins acted contrary to their orders. The money and goods plundered from on board the William Wright, they have agreed, at their own expence and risk, to return to the owners, by delivering them at Philadelphia or New-York, and to pay for the seamen's clothes."
PHILADELPHIA, April 23.
Yesterday arrived, the ship John and Alice, capt Dunlevy, from Greenock, and has politely handed us a Clyde Commercial List of the 17th of March, and a Liverpool paper of the 14th, containing London news of the 13th, from which we have only time to extract the following:
LONDON, March 12.
An expedition sailed on Thursday evening against one or more of the enemy's ports which it is confidently believed we can hermetically seal up by linking a number of large vessels, deeply and heavily laden, in the mouth of them. Boulogne is the port which can be so sealed up, and the thousand and one gun boats it contains, are rendered useless. On Thursday evening, several large ships, consisting of two sixty fours, some frigates, and bombs, with several gun brigs, shaped their course for Boulogne. A very heavy spring was heard at Dover the whole of Friday—towards the evening it was more heavy, and the houses at Dover were shaken by it; it continued during part of yesterday. It is supposed that the expedition which sailed on Thursday evening was engaged in accomplishing its object. The large ships which have failed are, it is said, loaded with stones, and these stones united together by iron bars and chains, so as to form one solid mass—and these are to be scuttled side by side, so as to lay the foundation for an embankment of sand, in the same manner as the French themselves succeeded by means of cones at Cherbourg:—The whole of this will be done under the cover of our blockading squadron. The immediate good to be derived from it, is that it will give
our ships increased depth of water in approaching the port, and enable them to a concentrated fire of bombs, to burn the whole force assembled.
March 11.
His Majesty is considerably better to-day than he has yet been since the beginning of his illness.
March 12.
"His Majesty continues to recover."
(Signed by the four Physicians.)
The intelligence which has been for some time circulated of the sailing of the French fleet from Toulon, is repeated on the authority of letters brought by the Lisbon mail of Saturday, and of one received from our squadron off Ferrol. At Cadiz it was generally believed that the enemy's fleet put to sea on the 23rd of January: No official communication of this event has reached the Admiralty; and we have been favoured this morning with the perusal of letters from Ferrol, which positively state that the French ships were still in Toulon on the 14th ult.
March 9.
The Moniteurs of the later dates are principally filled with congratulatory addresses to the First Consul from the national institute, the consular guard; and the different military and clerical authorities, throughout the whole of the republic, different extracts are also given from the Courier de Londres, as a proof that the assassination of the First Consul was an event which had for some time past, been confidently expected by the French emigrants in this country. Madam Lajollais, the wife of the principal agent in Moreau's conspiracy was apprehended at Strasburg, and her papers seized as she was on the point of setting off for Paris. The First Consul affected the utmost tranquility on being informed of the conspiracy. He gave orders for releasing Gen. Moreau's brother and his secretary; and took occasion to observe to the grand judge who had waited on him to know his pleasure respecting the conspirators "that if the transaction involved one of those measures in which nothing was to be consulted but the safety of the country, the conspirators would have been carried before a court martial, and executed the same night. But this" said he, "requires only the ordinary criminal procedure; & it is my desire that all its forms should be scrupulously observed." A few hours after the release of Moreau's secretary, an order was again issued for his apprehension, in consequence of fresh information which very deeply implicated him in the conspiracy; in the mean time however, he has effected his escape from Paris.
Letters from Russia assert, that the emperor Alexander has fully agreed to enter into a convention with Great Britain and some other powers, the proposed object of which is to preserve the integrity of the Ottoman empire. It is also said, that a further augmentation of his military force is immediately to take place, and that orders have actually been given for the sailing of the Russian fleet.
March 10.
We had yesterday another series of the French papers, up to the 26th ult. but they contain nothing which has not been anticipated. There has not any thing transpired in this country which can lead to a decision as to the fate of Moreau. The progressive feelings of the first consul, respecting this general advancing from respect to coldness, and from coldness to hatred, we have already stated. When Moreau made his famous retreat in 1800, Bonaparte received him with open arms, and presented him with a brace of pistols inlaid with diamonds, declaring at the same time, that they did not equal the number or brilliancy of his exploits. It was only when he returned from the victory at Hohenlinden, that Bonaparte felt "a rival near the throne." It was then that he was first received with that coldness which has since been followed up by every possible symptom of hate, marked with every species of aggravation. The first consul detests Massena as much as he fears Moreau, and yet the former obtained an unexpected degree of promotion for no other purpose than that the latter should not be the only general in chief on half pay. Some of the uninformed papers have said that Moreau was selected as a victim on account of his wealth. This is not, and cannot be true. When he wished to buy the estate of Grosbois, which was valued at 400,000 livres, (about 15,000 sterling) his mother-in-law lent the money, stating at the same time, that the reputation of general Moreau was of itself a full security.
The report spread of the execution of Moreau and Pichegru is certainly not entitled to credit. The Courier de Londres of last night says, that Massena and Carnot have also been arrested. This we are also inclined to disbelieve. Those men and Moreau could never have acted on similar principles so as to subject themselves to the same accusation.
We are still at a loss to account for the embargo which cuts us off from all
communication with the northern ports. Some accounts say, that it is occasioned by a large expedition which is on the eve of sailing. Others say, that the French have taken possession of Elbeuf, and the ordinance has in view the safety of our merchant vessel. We know not what to say in the midst of such various conjectures. This business formed the buzz of conversation yesterday in the house of commons. It was one which every person had heard, but which no one could explain.
The new Coalition—We were slow in yielding our assent to a proceeding so preposterous, and to the amalgamation of things so discordant. We have resisted evidence on this subject, which on any other occasion would have borne with a full conviction. We are, however, given to understand, from full authority, that an arrangement is to be made to-morrow, at a dinner given for the purpose by the earl of Carlisle. The marquis of Buckingham, lord Grenville, Mr. T. Grenville, Mr. Fox, Mr. Grey, and several other members of both houses to the number of forty, are to be present. The names of Mr. Sheridan and Mr. Erskine are not in the list which we have seen. It will be for time to shew, whether, on this occasion, Mahomed went to the mountain, or the mountain came to Mahomed: or in other words, whether the Grenvilles and Windham party have descended from their eminence of hauteur and inveteracy, in order to join Mr. Fox; or whether the latter has surrendered his opinions in part, in order to facilitate that unnatural junction. If it should appear that those parties, each preserving their opinions, have only united for the temporary purpose of ejecting a minister, who has deserved so well of his country, the people at large will not hesitate to bestow on this coalition those epithets which it so richly deserves, but which, for the present, we forbear to apply. Mr. Pitt's name we should have stated, is not in the list which was yesterday circulated in the house of commons.
General Pichegru had lodgings at Brompton. He was there within these three weeks, and, if we are well informed, is there still. At all events, we are certain that he could not be in Paris at the time stated in the report of the French minister of justice!!!
This morning we received a series of the Moniteurs to the 7th inst.
The account which we inserted yesterday relative to the apprehension of general Pichegru, is genuine. We find it given verbatim in the official journal of the 29th ult. There is not the slightest notice taken of general Moreau's arrest, nor have any measures been adopted that tend to shew the line of conduct which the first consul intends to pursue with respect to him; the grand object of the French government is to implicate, by every possible means this country in the conspiracy imputed to Pichegru, and we already discover the activity of its researches in looking for proofs from a recollection of rumors, reports, conjectures and surmises, in various parts of the world. Letters and extracts of letters to this effect are given in the Moniteurs, for the purpose of shewing that the assassination of Bonaparte had been long determined.
FALMOUTH March 6.
It is reported that Sir E. Pellew has received advice that the French squadron which sailed from Toulon during Lord Nelson's absence at Algiers, has arrived at Carthagena, they are now laid to consist of 14 ships of the line, besides frigates, &c. The squadron under Sir Edward is the Tonnant 80, Malta 80, Sparre 74, Ganges 74, Northumberland 74, Ardent 64, and Nimble cutter. It appears that the Hussar frigate was bringing dispatches from Sir Edward Pellew, when she was lost on the Saints. The Spaniards were sitting two ships of the line at Ferrol. An express arrived here last night from Portsmouth, stating that a French brig privateer had captured off the Land's End the following vessels, viz. Morristown, Harris, and Batley, laden both with copper ore, for Cardiff; and Brothers, Dolton, with coals, from Swansea. The latter was abandoned by the Frenchman on the appearance of a lugger, after robbing the capt. of seven guineas, his watch, &c. The Morristown was recaptured by capt. Oughton and a party of sea-fencibles from St. Ives, and carried in there. After retaking this vessel capt. Oughton proceeded for another brig, which proved to be the French privateer, which fired several broadsides at the boat, but fortunately not a shot took effect.
DOVER, March 9.
The loudest firing heard here this war has prevailed all to day on the French coast. Some of the houses shake with it, and it is not doubted to be chiefly bomb-firing. It continues as I write this, but no intelligence relative to it, has arrived. Probably a large squadron of vessels of all descriptions, which went out of the Downs, yesterday evening, are engaged with the enemy, and, as the wind is off the French coast, and very light, there cannot be a more favorable opportunity for the
vessels to stand in with tide. Whether they are trying to link any vessels, or not, this seems not to be a trifling engagement.
PARIS, Feb. 20.
Presidency of Joubert—Sitting of Feb. 17.
The Tribunate met at a quarter before two.
A secretary read the minutes of the former sitting, which were approved. Moreau wished to speak.
The President—"You shall have an opportunity of being heard, but you must not interrupt the order of the day."
The President then read a letter from the Secretary of State, which announced that three Orators of the government were directed to make a communication to the Tribunate.
In a few moments the counsellors Trilhard, Lacuee, and Fleuriou, were introduced.
Citizen Trilhard spoke. [See the report of the Grand judge.]
Joubert, the President, replied in the following terms;
"Citizens Counsellors of State, and Orators of government.
"When a great empire, after long struggles, is at last placed on its basis, what can the efforts of enemies, or the delirium of passions accomplish against it? If our first thought is always for the people, must it not also embrace the chief whom they have chosen, and whom our affection, as well as our reason would daily call to the supreme rank, had not France already invested him with a power equal to her confidence? but what an epoch is this for history! what a lesson, for nations! the French made no call, on account of a perjured government, but to their courage. The enemy's government, however, organised assassination, and to complete the evil, we find involved in their plots, a name which has long been accompanied with illustrious recollections. Citizens, soldiers, functionaries, we shall answer to our own time, to future ages, and to history, which never has had events so important to relate, and which notwithstanding awaits new prodigies. We all answer for the life of Bonaparte, whose existence secures to France her glory and prosperity."
The Tribunate ordered the report of the Grand Judge, and the President's speech to be printed.
The President—"I consider myself as speaking the sentiments of the tribunate, when I propose that they should wait on the First Consul, to express the horror which such an attempt excited in their minds, and to felicitate him on his escape from the danger which threatened him."
This motion was unanimously agreed to.
Moreau—"Citizen president, I desire to be heard."
President—"I thought you had waived speaking."
Moreau—"You have heard the orators of the government—you have this morning read the order of the governor of Paris. Both these publications are in part directed against Gen. Moreau. I cannot see without the greatest sorrow that so much pains have, for a long time, been taken to calumniate a man who has rendered important services to the Republic, and who has not at this moment the liberty of defending himself. I declare to the whole nation that my brother is innocent of the atrocities ascribed to him. Let him have the opportunity of justifying himself, and he will clear himself from those imputations. I request in his name, in my own, in the name of his afflicted family, that the trial be conducted with the greatest solemnity. I request that he may be tried before one of the ordinary tribunals; it will be easy for him to prove his innocence. I affirm that all that has been stated is an infamous calumny."
Curee—"The emotion which our colleague feels is just."
Moreau—"It is not an emotion of tenderness, it is the expression of truth and indignation."
[Citizen Moreau left the Tribune.]
Curee resumed—"He speaks for his brother. What upright mind has not approved the emotion which hurried away his feelings? A great conspiracy is announced and is about to become the subject of legal investigation. The defence of General Moreau shall have before the tribunals all the latitude, all the freedom, all the solemnity of which so great a cause is susceptible. But what ought you to do if not to shew a desire (and I am sure you desire is shared by the government) that the General should be found innocent of an accusation which interests the internal and external safety of the Republic, and therefore ought to be carefully investigated and judged whatever may be the services of the man involved in it?"
Citizen Trilhard wished to address the tribunate.
President—"I must observe to you, citizen orator of the government, that no proposition has been made, that there is no question under consideration. You however, may speak."
Trilhard—"Citizens, the speaker who preceded at this tribune him you now hear, has done what he thought

due to the connections which unite him to Gen. Moreau. Were I not impressed with this consideration, I should say that the seal of that member was manifested with too much haste. Had his sensibility permitted him to listen tranquilly to the report of the Grand Judge, which I read, it was proposed to lend the persons accused before the tribunals. The government has too uniformly observed a scrupulous observance of the laws, for any one to have a right to suppose that there is any intention of deviating from it. Even the promptitude with which you are informed of what has been done, demonstrates the value which the government attaches to your's and the public's opinion. The ends of justice do not authorise the present publication of the documents. They have been communicated to the senate and the council of state for secret deliberations. I shall only add one word, Gen. Moreau, his relations, his friends, shall have the most ample latitude in making his defence. There is no one who does not anxiously desire that he may not be found guilty." The tribunals ordered citizen Treillard's observations to be printed. The sitting then rose.
February 25. On the 19th instant the Grand Judge issued the following proclamation to the inhabitants of this city: "CITIZENS, A band of brigands, in the pay of the British government, have come from England to Paris to assassinate the First Consul."
The execrable plot is proved by irresistible evidence. Several of these brigands are in custody; but there remains some others to be apprehended.—Georges and Pichegru, their leaders, with a few more whose afflatus have hitherto eluded the vigilance and the pursuit of the police. "Citizens, it is your duty to assist its efforts. There is not one of you but has the most powerful interest in devoting to the national vengeance those atrocious men whose object it was to put all France in mourning, to plunge her into the midst of all civil discord, and all its attendant horrors."
The law of the 18th of March, 1795, to which the public attention has been called by several orders of police, obliges all the citizens of Paris, who receive persons into their houses who are strangers to the commune, to give in their names, within twenty-four hours, to the Commissioners of Police, and the same obligation is imposed on inn-keepers, and the porters of uninhabited buildings.
Never was there a crisis which more required the religious execution of that law. Beware citizens, lest, by violating the law, you expose yourselves to the danger of giving an asylum to monsters whom the whole globe should refuse to protect."
From the Staff of Boulogne to the First Consul. BOULOGNE, FEB. 24. "Citizen First Consul, The national militia have learnt, with the most lively indignation, the horrible attempt against your person.—Like all the corps of the army—like all the citizens of this country—we tremble at the danger you have passed; but, placed in the face of that inimical land—which soon will be a witness what French valour can do, guided by virtue and good faith, against crimes and perfidy—our souls were affected in reflecting that a conspiracy, the atrocity of which is increased by the inconceivable union of its accomplices—was about to put an end to the prosperous destinies of France; and that this militia, assembled at your order, owing its existence to your genius, would find itself out of condition to fulfil the glorious cause which its Hero Creator alone would make it undertake.—Thanks to the God of our Armies, who has preferred you to lead us to victory! Yes Citizen First Consul, the militia will break the space which separates it from those shores destined to be a new theatre of triumph for the brave armies of the Republic. Vainly shall the enemy's fleets attempt to stop our passage! You have made the calculations! The means are ready! Order—and success shall prove to Europe that all is possible, when your genius conceives, and French faith executes. Health and respect! (Signed) E. BRUIX, LAYCROSSE, LAFONDE, &c."
NOTICE. This is to give notice that the Subscriber of Washington city hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, letters of Administration on the personal estate of Richard Frazar late of said city and county deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby required to exhibit and render the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the first day of November next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate—Given under my hand this 27th of April 1804. SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD, Adm'r. April 27—1aw14t
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PROPOSALS, Br THOMAS HERTY, Of the City of Washington, Conveyancer, for publishing by SUBSCRIPTION The Second Volume of his DIGEST OF THE Laws of Maryland. IT will contain all the public acts of assembly passed since the publication of the first volume to the present time, which have not been repealed—that is, the acts of the sessions of 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802 and 1803. It will be printed of the same size, in the same order of arrangement and have reference to such parts of the first volume as are repealed, expired, or which may otherwise undergo alterations, with a neat index: subjoined to which, will be given by way of Appendix, a variety of precedents adapted to the law, for the use of justices of the peace, &c. &c. CONDITIONS. 1. It will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is procured to defray the expense of the work, and finished immediately thereafter as soon a strict attention to neatness and accuracy will admit. 2. Price to subscribers 2 Dollars fitted, to be paid for on delivery; to non-subscribers the price will be enhanced. 3. Those procuring 9 subscribers, and accountable for the money, will be entitled to an additional copy. Subscriptions received by the Editor at his office near the Treasury Department, by the Bookfellers in Maryland, and by those in whose hands subscription papers are left. Printers of Newspapers in Maryland giving the above due publicity will be entitled to a copy. N. B. He has in forwardness and will issue Proposals as soon as ready for A System of Conveyancing calculated for each state in the union; to the precedents of each species, will be prefixed observations on their nature and use, the law on the subject of alienation by deed of each particular state, shall be exhibited, and how such deed shall be authenticated when executed as well by residents as by non-residents, or, as well in the state as out of the state; together with other interesting particulars. March 19—wtf
Valuable Land for Sale. The executors of the last will and testament of Anthony Holmead deceased, will sell at private sale about forty acres of Land adjoining the city of Washington at the northern extremity of 20th street west. This land is generally allowed to be one of the handsomest situations near the city, having a beautiful prospect of nearly the whole of the city of Washington, Alexandria and George Town, and any person inclined to purchase this valuable property, will be shown the same, and know the terms by application to the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLMEAD. November 11—wtf
NOTICE. This is to give notice, that the subscriber of Washington City, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington County in the District of Columbia, letters of Administration on the personal estate of JAMES O'BRIEN, late of Washington County in said District deceased.—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 10th day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 13th day of April, in the year 1804. JOHN O'BRIEN, Adm'r April 16—1aw4t
BOLTING CLOTHS. I have just received a general assortment of the best warranted Bolting Cloths from OLIVER EVANS at Philadelphia, and shall have constantly for sale at my store in George town, likewise Evans's Millwright and Millers Gids, also Clerk and Evans's patent machine for packing of flour. WILLIAM MORGAN. March 19th, 1w3m.
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From Wiscasset by Edgecomb to Booth Bay once a week. Leave Wiscasset every Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Booth Bay by 10 a. m. Returning. Leave Booth Bay every Monday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Wiscasset by 4 p. m. IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 29. From Fryeburg in Maine by Conway, the Notch of the White mountain, Jefferson and Lancaster to Guildhall ch. in Vermont once in two weeks. Leave Fryeburg every other Wednesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Guildhall on Thursday by 10 a. m. Returning. Leave Guildhall every Thursday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Fryeburg on Friday by 6 p. m. 30. From Conway to Allou once in two weeks. Leave Conway every other Wednesday at noon and arrive at Allou by 6 p. m. Leave Allou every other Thursday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Conway by noon. IN VERMONT. 31. From Littleton in New-Hampshire by St. Johnsbury, Danville, Walden, Wolcott, Johnson and Fletcher to St. Albans once in two weeks. Leave Littleton every other Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at St. Albans the next Wednesday by 6 p. m. Leave St. Albans every other Thursday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Littleton the next Saturday by 5 p. m.

IN MASSACHUSETTS. 32. From Shrewsbury by Holden, Rutland, Oakham, Harwich, Greenwich, Pelham and Amherst to Northampton once a week. Leave Shrewsbury every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Northampton on Wednesday by 10 a.m. Leave Northampton on Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Shrewsbury on Thursday by 6 p.m. IN CONNECTICUT. 33. From Hartford by Granby and Granville to Blandford in Massachusetts once a week. Leave Hartford every Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Blandford by 6 p.m. Leave Blandford every Wednesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Hartford by 8 p.m. 34. From New-Haven by Hamden, Cheshire and Southington to Farmington once a week. Leave New-Haven every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Farmington by 6 p.m. Leave Farmington every Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at New-Haven by 6 p.m. 35. From Hartford by Glastenbury and Colchester to New London once a week. Leave Hartford every Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive at New London by 6 p.m. Leave New London every Friday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Hartford by 6 p.m. IN NEW YORK. 36. From Kingston by Catskill, Lunsburg and Coxsackie to Albany once a week. Leave Kingston every Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Albany on Tuesday by 10 a.m. Leave Albany every Saturday at noon and arrive at Kingston on Sunday by 6 p.m. 37. From Lansingburg by Sciticoos, Easton, Argyle and Hartsford to Whitehall once in two weeks. Leave Lansingburg every Wednesday by 2 p.m. and arrive at Whitehall on Thursday by 6 p.m. Leave Whitehall every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Lansingburg on Wednesday by 10 a.m. 38. From Owego by Dryden and Milton to Scipio once a fortnight. Leave Owego every other Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Scipio on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Scipio every other Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Owego on Monday by 8 a.m. 39. From the Little Falls to Fairfield once a week. Leave the Little Falls every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Fairfield by 3 p.m. Leave Fairfield at 4 p.m. and arrive at the Little Falls by 6 p.m. 40. From Kingston by Woodstock & Middletown to Delhi once a week. Leave Kingston every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Delhi on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Leave Delhi every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Kingston on Wednesday by 6 p.m. IN PENNSYLVANIA. 41. From Williamsport by Crooked Creek and Lindsytown to Painted Post once a week. Leave Williamsport every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Painted Post on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Painted Post every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Williamsport on Sunday by 6 p.m. 42. From Chambersburg by Strasburg and Pannetsburg to Huntingdon once a week. Leave Chambersburg every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Huntingdon on Saturday by 10 a.m. Leave Huntingdon every Saturday by 2 p.m. and arrive at Chambersburg on Sunday by 6 p.m. 43. From Alexandria by Hollidays, Beaula and Armagh to Greensburg once in two weeks. Leave Alexandria every other Saturday at 3 p.m. and arrive at Greensburg on Monday by 6 p.m. Leave Greensburg every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Alexandria on Thursday by noon. IN VIRGINIA. 44. From Clarkburg by Buchanan Settlement to Randolph c.h. once in two weeks. Leave Clarkburg every other Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Randolph c.h. by 6 p.m. Leave Randolph c.h. every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Clarkburg by 6 p.m. 45. From Kenhawa c.h. by Point Pleasant, Gallipolis and the Sal. Springs to Chillicothe once in two weeks. Leave Kenhawa c.h. every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Chillicothe on Monday by 10 a.m. Leave Chillicothe every other Monday by 2 p.m. and arrive at Kenhawa c.h. on Thursday by 6 p.m. 46. From Marietta, Ohio, to Wood c.h. once a week. Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Wood c.h. by 6 p.m. Leave Wood c.h. every Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Marietta by 6 p.m. 47. From Lancaster c.h. to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Lancaster c.h. every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Kilmarnock by 11 a.m. Leave Kilmarnock every Monday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Lancaster c.h. by 6 p.m. 48. From Prince Edward c.h. by Letterson Store, Wheeler's Springs and Campbell c.h. to New London once in two weeks. Leave Prince Edward c.h. every other Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at New London on Sunday by 6 p.m. Leave New London every other Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Prince Edward on Tuesday by 6 p.m. IN NORTH-CAROLINA. 49. From Danville Va. to Lenox-Calle N.C. once a week. Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Lenox-Calle by 6 p.m. Leave Lenox-Calle on Tuesday by 6 a.m. and arrive at Danville by 6 p.m. 50. From Scotland Neck by Greenburg & Roads to Windfor once a week. Leave Scotland Neck every Thursday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Windfor by 7 p.m. Leave Windfor every Friday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Scotland Neck by 6 p.m. 51. From Newbern to Beaufort once in two weeks. Leave Newbern every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Beaufort by 6 p.m. Leave Beaufort every other Saturday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Newbern by 6 p.m. 52. From Halifax to Enfield once a week. Leave Halifax every Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Enfield by 11 a.m. Leave Enfield every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Halifax by 6 p.m. 53. From Neillson's ferry by Orangeburg, Barnwell c.h. Tredways and Town Creek to Campbellton once a week. Leave Neillson's ferry every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Campbellton on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Campbellton every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Neillson's ferry on Monday by 6 p.m. 54. From Statesburg to Columbia once a week. Leave Statesburg every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Columbia by 6 p.m. Leave Columbia every Saturday by 8 a.m. and arrive at Statesburg by 7 p.m. IN OHIO. 55. From Warren by Cleveland, Fort Miami and Railin river to Detroit once in two weeks. Leave Warren every other Saturday at 10 p.m. and arrive at Detroit the next Saturday by 3 p.m. Leave Detroit every other Saturday at 10 p.m. and arrive at Warren the next Saturday by 3 p.m. 56. From Chillicothe to Alexandria once a week. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Alexandria by 11 a.m. Leave Alexandria every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Chillicothe by 7 p.m. 57. From Steubenville to New Lisbon once in two weeks. Leave Steubenville every other Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at New Lisbon by 6 p.m. Leave New Lisbon every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Steubenville by 6 p.m. 58. From Chillicothe to Franklin once in two weeks. Leave Chillicothe every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Franklin on Thursday by 6 p.m. Leave Franklin every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Chillicothe on Sunday by 6 p.m. 59. From Zanesville by Tuscarora to Guadenhatten once in two weeks. Leave Zanesville every other Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Guadenhatten by 6 p.m. Leave Guadenhatten every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Zanesville by 6 p.m. 60. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Frankfort, Dayton, Saunton, Wainefville, Deerfield and Charleston, to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Saunton on Wednesday by 4 p.m. Leave Saunton every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and arrive at Cincinnati on Friday by 6 p.m. IN INDIANA. 61. From Massac by Girardeau in Louisiana to New Madrid once in two weeks. Leave Massac every other Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Cope Girardeau on Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Girardeau the next Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at New Madrid on Sunday by 4 p.m. Returning.—Leave New Madrid every other Monday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Girardeau on Tuesday by 6 p.m. Leave Girardeau on Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Massac the next Thursday by 10 a.m. 62. From Kaskaskias by Geneva to Girardeau once in two weeks. Leave Kaskaskias every other Friday at noon and arrive at Girardeau on Saturday by 6 p.m. Leave Girardeau every other Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Kaskaskias on Monday by 2 p.m. 63. From Cahokia to St. Louis once in two weeks. Leave Cahokia every other Monday at 4 a.m. and arrive at St. Louis by 10 a.m. Leave St. Louis every other Monday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Cahokia by 8 p.m. IN KENTUCKY. 64. From Springfield by Green c.h. Adair c.h. Cumberland c.h. and Jack-son c.h. T. to Blackburns Springs, T. once in two weeks. Leave Springfield every other Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Blackburns Springs on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Blackburns Springs every other Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Springfield the next Sunday by 6 p.m. 65. From Washington to Augusta once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Augusta by 6 p.m. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 6 p.m. 66. From Frankfort to Henry c.h. once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Henry c.h. by 11 a.m. Leave Henry c.h. every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Frankfort by 8 p.m. IN TENNESSEE. 67. From Dicks Springs by Lebanon c.h. and Rutherford c.h. to Nashville, once in two weeks. Leave Dicks Springs every other Monday, at 6 a.m. and arrive at Nashville on Tuesday by 10 a.m. Leave Nashville every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Dicks Springs on Wednesday by 6 p.m. IN MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY. 68. From Natchez to Fort Stoddart once in two weeks. Leave Natchez every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Fort Stoddart the next Thursday by noon. Leave Fort Stoddart every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Natchez the next Thursday by noon. IN N. ORLEANS TERRITORY. 69. From Loftus's heights by Pinckneyville, Little Sarah Creek, Big Sarah Creek, Thompson's Creek, Baller's Plains, Baton Rouge, Iberville or Manilac Church, Abbeville, La Forche, Cantrills German and Red Churches to New-Orleans once a week. Leave Loftus's heights every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at New-Orleans the next Monday by 5 p.m. Leave New-Orleans every Tuesday at 7 a.m. and arrive at Fort Adams the next Friday by 10 a.m. The contracts for the routes numbered from 27 to 43 inclusive and from 55 to 69 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force for one year. The contracts for the routes numbered from 44 to 54 inclusive are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next and are to continue in force until the 31st day of March, 1805. NOTES. 1. The Postmaster-general may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Postmaster-general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General, General Post-Office, Washington City February 23, 1804. Feb. 27—2awt15Ju.
Leave Cahokia every other Monday at 4 a.m. and arrive at St. Louis by 10 a.m. Leave St. Louis every other Monday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Cahokia by 8 p.m. IN KENTUCKY. 64. From Springfield by Green c.h. Adair c.h. Cumberland c.h. and Jack-son c.h. T. to Blackburns Springs, T. once in two weeks. Leave Springfield every other Monday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Blackburns Springs on Thursday by 10 a.m. Leave Blackburns Springs every other Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Springfield the next Sunday by 6 p.m. 65. From Washington to Augusta once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Augusta by 6 p.m. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Washington by 6 p.m. 66. From Frankfort to Henry c.h. once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Henry c.h. by 11 a.m. Leave Henry c.h. every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Frankfort by 8 p.m. IN TENNESSEE. 67. From Dicks Springs by Lebanon c.h. and Rutherford c.h. to Nashville, once in two weeks. Leave Dicks Springs every other Monday, at 6 a.m. and arrive at Nashville on Tuesday by 10 a.m. Leave Nashville every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Dicks Springs on Wednesday by 6 p.m. IN MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY. 68. From Natchez to Fort Stoddart once in two weeks. Leave Natchez every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Fort Stoddart the next Thursday by noon. Leave Fort Stoddart every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Natchez the next Thursday by noon. IN N. ORLEANS TERRITORY. 69. From Loftus's heights by Pinckneyville, Little Sarah Creek, Big Sarah Creek, Thompson's Creek, Baller's Plains, Baton Rouge, Iberville or Manilac Church, Abbeville, La Forche, Cantrills German and Red Churches to New-Orleans once a week. Leave Loftus's heights every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at New-Orleans the next Monday by 5 p.m. Leave New-Orleans every Tuesday at 7 a.m. and arrive at Fort Adams the next Friday by 10 a.m. The contracts for the routes numbered from 27 to 43 inclusive and from 55 to 69 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force for one year. The contracts for the routes numbered from 44 to 54 inclusive are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next and are to continue in force until the 31st day of March, 1805. NOTES. 1. The Postmaster-general may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Postmaster-general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General, General Post-Office, Washington City February 23, 1804. Feb. 27—2awt15Ju.
NOTICE IS hereby given that on the 21st day of May next, will be exposed to sale, part of a LOT numbered seven in square 690 fronting on B street, with a BRICK HOUSE thereon, covered in, two stories high, 34 feet deep by 24 foot front, more or less, at Mr. Stelles tavern for cash, should the first bidder not pay the amount of his bid in an hour, the premises will be again put up immediately after for sale; any persons wishing to examine the House and Lot, or to know particulars of the same are desired to apply to the Subscriber. The Lot is subject to an encumbrance of 468 Dollars. THOMAS LAW. April 21—tdof Fifty Dollars reward. STRAYED or stolen on Monday the 16th inst. belonging to the subscriber residing in the City of Washington, A CHESNUT SORREL HORSE, fourteen and a half hands high, light coloured main and tail, carries his tail a little nicked, six years old this spring; has a white spot in his forehead, one white hind foot, and shod all round; paces when rode; hair rubbed by gear. He was late the property of the Rev. Mr. Knox, formerly of Frederick. If strayed Five Dollars will be given for securing the horse, or, if stolen, Fifty Dollars for the horse and tack. SAMUEL SPEAKE. April 23—6t The subscriber as trustee of Francis Boone an insolvent debtor, will set up at public sale on Friday the fourth day of May next, on the premises, a tract of Land whereon the said Boone now resides, supposed to contain one hundred and twenty-five acres. The improvements are: a Dwelling House and sundry out houses in tolerable repair—at the same time and place will also be offered for sale sundry articles of personal property conveyed to me by said Boone for the benefit of his creditors. The sale will be for cash. JOHN DUVALL. April 13 On the day mentioned in the foregoing advertisement, and at the same place will be exposed to sale, in virtue of a deed of trust to Robert Bowie and Alexs. Boone, trustee negroes mentioned in said deed consisting of men, women and children; also the other articles of personal property contained in said deed. The terms of this sale will be for cash also. ROBERT BOWIE, ALEXS. BOONE. April 21—3w A GREAT BARGAIN. THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS will be taken and payment made easy, to the purchaser, for the following valuable property free from any encumbrance whatever. A SET of saw mills working two saws—a grist mill with two run of stones and bolting machine, also a cotton and rice machine complete all worked by water, also one saw mill about 200 yards from the former and on the same dam, now about finishing that will work from two to fourteen saws under the same roof—this mill is insured for three years after her being completed—they now going in good repair and the whole in a progressive way of improvement, with about Ten thousand acres of land all adjoining and immediately contiguous to the mills, on which are several valuable farms. The timber for mill site are inexhaustible and unexceptionable good—they are situated on the waters of Drowning Creek ninety seven miles from George Town South Carolina, to which place the lumber is carried being rafted at the mills without the trouble of hauling, a valuable convenience. The stream is equal if not superior to any in the states of North or South Carolina—the grist mills command a custom at times of 30 or 40 miles around them. The situation at the mills is high, pleasant and very healthy, on which is a good two story house with piazza, a good kitchen, cabins, carriage and harness houses and other necessary out buildings with a new floor house completely finished, it being an excellent stand for a country store. Application to be made to the Subscriber at Millville near Lumberton in North Carolina, or for any information respecting the premises, to Samuel D. Purnians at the city of Washington. WM. NORMENT. Millville N. C. Dec. 12. N. B. Any part of the above property will be sold as may best suit a purchaser. Dec. 23—tf VINEGAR. FOR sale 50 barrels strong Vinegar of a good quality price 20 cents per gallon—apply at the BREWHOUSE ALEXANDRIA, Where may be had a regular supply of good Beer at 6 dollars per barrel—also Ale highly hopp'd to stand the summer at 7 dollars per barrel. N. B. any quantity that might be wanted by ships going foreign voyages may be had by giving a short notice—The business in future will be carried on alone by the subscriber, who will be thankful for orders. THOMAS CRUSE. Alexandria, April 18—6t District of Columbia, Be it remembered that on this 31st day of March in the twenty eighth year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Francis Renault of the said District hath deposited in this office the "Title of a Print or Picture, the right whereof he claims as Author in the words following, to wit: "A Historical and Allegorical Picture, entitled "The Siege of York or the British surrendering their arms to General Washington after their defeat at York Town in Virginia in the month of October 1781," in conformity to the act of the congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of Learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." URIAS FORRETT, Clerk of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington. April 6—tm
CLOVER SEED. DOCTOR MAGRUDER has just received for sale, a supply of good Timothy and Clover seed. April 16—tf. Bank of Columbia. THE Board of Directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of 9 per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the stockholders or their representatives on or after Tuesday the 20th inst. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier. March 19—ep6w. FOR SALE, THE Subscriber has for sale, 8 pipes genuine Cogniac Brandy—4th proof. 5 do Spanish Brandy of good flavor, 15 Bafs Black Pepper. Molasses in hds. and Tierces of good quality. Rum in hds. and a few cheeses. WM BRENT. Washington April 13—2w PUBLIC SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of Thomas Law against James Piercy, jun. James Ray, Samuel Treat, and James Piercy, sen. defendants, in Chancery, will be sold at the premises the highest bidder at public auction on Saturday the 5th day of May next, the lot of ground mentioned in the complainant's bill, situate in the city of Washington, and known and distinguished in the general plan of the said city by lot numbered one, in square numbered seven hundred and forty-four, it being the south half part of said square and containing sixty-three thousand four hundred and forty square feet of ground, with the Sugar House, are all the other buildings and improvements thereon or thereunto belonging. The Sugar house is large and extensive and is said to be extremely well calculated for sugar refining—the other buildings consist of several wooden houses sufficient with some repairs for those conducting the business to live in. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. The terms ready money or money to be paid immediately on the courts ratifying the same, the time of which ratification will be noticed in the same papers in which the sale is advertised, within one month after the report of the said sale shall be made to the court, which report will not be made until the fourth Monday in July, when the court commence their next sitting for the county of Washington. DANIEL C. BRENT, Trustee. March 23—tdof PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, in the suit of the United States against Samuel Jackson, William Shannon, Philip Fitzhugh, Joshua B. Bond and Frederick Shaffer, defendants, in chancery; will be sold at the premises to the highest bidder at public auction on Friday the 4th May next; all that piece or parcel of land situate in the second addition of George Town, made by Thomas Beall for George, being part of a tract of land called the Rock of Dunbarton and bounded as is described and set forth in the said decree and containing four acres and one eighth part of an acre of land with all and singular the buildings, improvements and appurtenances thereon or thereunto belonging or appertaining. The improvements are on a high, dry, and handsome situation, and consist of a large two story brick house with passage through the center, four rooms on a floor and good cellars. The front rooms are about 17 by 18 feet—the back rooms are semicircular and are about 22 by 17 feet—the passage 9 feet wide and 38 feet long—two brick offices two stories high 17 feet 6 inches square and are connected with the house by covered ways. The said premises are the same property possessed by the said Samuel Jackson and by him expensively improved—The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. The terms ready money or money to be paid immediately on the courts ratifying the same, the time of which ratification will be noticed in the same papers in which the sale is advertised, within one month after the report of the said sale shall be made to the court, which report will not be made until the fourth Monday in July, when the court commence their next sitting for the county of Washington. DANIEL C. BRENT, Trustee. March 23—tdof REMOVAL. THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to a house above Mr. RHODES (LAT. LOVEL'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square. In addition to the present flock of goods, a Handsome Affortment Is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition. T. C. will pledge himself to execute any order with a talic, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any. April 16—tf. HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and good goods be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION. The office of the Washington Association and United States Insurance company is removed to the corner of store No. 226 fronting on the President's Square and Pennsylvania Avenue. THOMAS HERTY, Sec'y P. T. Jan. 18—tf.
THE subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may chuse to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and good goods be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION. The office of the Washington Association and United States Insurance company is removed to the corner of store No. 226 fronting on the President's Square and Pennsylvania Avenue. THOMAS HERTY, Sec'y P. T. Jan. 18—tf.