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FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
To James Elliot, Esq.
Sir,
Should a person, by assuming the garb of republicanism, be elevated from obscurity, to the hon. rank of a member of Congress, and afterwards be so forgetful of the duty which he owes his constituents and his country, as to become the readjustor, or perhaps the tool, of a Junto, who are notoriously endeavoring to excite local jealousies, and un-founded alarms in certain parts of the Union, either for the purpose of regaining their lost authority and influence, or should they fail in this, to prepare the public mind for a dismemberment of the American Republic; permit me to ask you, Sir, whether such a person ought to escape public animadversion? I will not presume to say "thou art the man," but shall leave the decision of it to the impartial tribunal of our fellow citizens. I shall however take the liberty of submitting to your consideration the following questions, viz.
1. Did you or did you not soon after taking your seat in Congress, become a warm partizan of the ex-dead Vice President, although you knew at the same time, that he no longer enjoyed the confidence of the Republicans?
2. Were you or were you not often present at those secret conclaves (composed of "an union of all honest men,") which were held at Washington, during the winter of 1803-4, for the purpose of palming a second time, on the republicans, a man, by whose secret machinations and intrigues, the republicans had nearly like to have been deprived of the services of that distinguished patriot, who is now at the head of government?
3. Did you or did you not oppose the designating principle being introduced into the constitution,—and what was your object and that of your federal coadjutors, in so doing, unless with a view to leave open a door for corruption and intrigue, which some future Cataline might improve, and place himself at the head of government, contrary to the voice of the sovereign people?
4. Did you or did you not express a strong solicitude for the success of Col. Burr at the time he was a candidate for the office of Governor of New York; and did you or did you not flatter yourself that should he succeed, that this respectable state would withdraw its support from the administration?
5. Were you or were you not present at several of the nocturnal meetings which were held during the last session of Congress, by the Junto composed of "an union of all honest men"—and were not the subject of your deliberations, that of digesting a plan to foment divisions among the friends of the administration?
6. What can be the object of your inveterate attacks on the patriotic state of Virginia, unless you flatter yourself that by exciting local or rather clanish prejudices, you will effectually prevent hereafter any person from being taken up for President (let him be ever so pre-eminent a character) should he happen unfortunately to be a Virginian?
These enquiries are made Sir, from having some knowledge of the dark and mysterious intrigues which have been in operation for the last two years, as well as from the perusal of the letters you have lately addressed to your constituents, which I observe are published with avidity in all the federal papers (for to the honor of the republican editors, they would not suffer such kind of communications to appear in their gazettes.) I say Sir, from the perusal of those valuable documents, I have been confirmed in my belief, that a few malcontents, have for some time past determined to form "an union of all honest men," with those persons who have to long disgraced the American character by their vile and unprincipled attacks both on the private as well as the public character of the virtuous and patriotic Jefferson. I shall now Sir, conclude with calling upon such of my fellow citizens as may be deceived (by the machinations of designing characters) "to open their eyes and consider the management of those ambitious men, who, to make themselves powerful in their party, study nothing but how they may foment divisions in the commonwealth."
CATO.
CHARLESTON, June 22.
The French privateer schooner Matilda, capt. Grallin, from Guadalupe, now cruising off our bar, captured on the 16th June, in lat. 38. 30. long. 75. 30. the American brig Comet, John Chelton master, owned in Norfolk by Mr. Wm. Pennock, and bound there with a cargo of coffee from Jeremie; also schooner Imperial, Nich. Everfon, master, of and for Baltimore, from Jeremie, with coffee, on the 14th June, in lat. 33. 5. long. 75. 15; also the British brig Clyd, from St. Thomas for Liverpool, with a full cargo of coffee.
The privateer is a large schooner of nearly 200 tons burthen, last from Guadalupe, had a complement of 180 men when she left it, and is reported to have now 120 men, and mounts 18 nine and six pounders. Capt. Chelton, late master of the brig Comet, of Norfolk, is now a prisoner on board.
LONDON, MAY 13.
The treaty with Russia, which has been so long depending, is said to be at last brought to a sort of conclusion. On Thursday a messenger arrived with a copy of it, ratified by the emperor of Russia. It is described to be a treaty offensive and defensive, to take effect however, only in certain events. The emperor of Russia stipulates to join this country with a certain number of ships and with all his land forces, against France, unless Bonaparte agrees to certain terms of peace, in which the general interests of Europe shall be provided for. In order, therefore, to ascertain the views of Bonaparte on this subject, it is stated that Novosilzoff is gone, as Russian plenipotentiary, to meet Bonaparte at Milan, and to offer the mediation of the emperor Alexander for the restoration of peace. One report says, that the subsidy to Russia is not to be paid, unless Austria and Prussia shall join in the war against France. That certainly would be a judicious and politic reservation on the part of our ministers; for we cannot see how the Russian land forces can be brought to act with any effect, unless one or other or both of the great powers contiguous to France, take a share in the war, and afford the Russians a theatre on which to appear. But it seems to be a condition that nullifies the whole treaty; the emperor of Austria, emperor of Austria, it is said, has recognized Bonaparte as king of Italy. This seems to afford little prospect of the co-operation of that power.
It is said that the treaty will be laid before Parliament. If, however, it be of the provisional nature mentioned, it leads to negotiation in the first instance rather than to war, unless the pacific part of the proceeding be committed to our ally. It is probable indeed, that after concluding such a treaty with this country, the emperor of Russia is prepared to lay before Bonaparte a scheme of pacification which will not occupy much time in the discussion, and will demand an immediate answer of acquiescence or a rejection. In the circumstances of the case, we apprehend that Bonaparte will accept of no mediation, though he may express his readiness to negotiate—nor should we be surprised after all, that the season of action, already so far advanced, should be exhausted in overtures and projects.
It is understood that the treaty with Russia leaves room for the accession of other powers. Sweden will probably accept a subsidy.
A LIST of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Washington City, on the first day of July, 1805.
A George Ackel, Mrs. Lucy Addison, Mr. William Armas.
B Mrs. Sarah M. Biscoe, Miss Eliza Baker, George Book, Payton Bell, William Barry, M c J. Bruce, Mr. William Bowbay, Mr. Washington Bully, Mr. Silas Benton, Lieut. Samuel Baldwin, Mr. Robert Brown, M. John N. Barron, Mr. G. Blackburn, Mr. Thomas Brown, Mr. Ross Bird 2. Philip T. Baker, esq. Mr. Frederick Bütz, Capt. Barford, Mr. William Bayne, feus.
C Mr. George Carlton, Mr. Alexander Chorean, Mr. P. Carter, Mr. John Cherry, James Crookz, Mr. Thomas Clayton, Mr. Moore Canady, Lieut. Seth Carter, Doctor Samuel Carlton.
D Mr. David Dray, Mr. Daniel Devlin, Margaret Davies, Mrs. Eliza Dempsey, 2, Mr. John Davis, Mr. William Dyer, 3, Mr. William Davis.
E Miss Polly Etvin, 2, Mr. William Evans.
F Richard Forrester, esq. General James Findley, — Fihney, esq. Mr. Jonathan Foller, Miss Eliza R. Fenwick.
G Mr. Thomas Gibson, Isaac Garretson, esq. Mrs. Deborah Gardner, Matthew Greanton, William Greene, Sarah Goughan.
H Doctor George Hunter, Miss Mary Hogan, Mr. Roger Healy, Mr. Miles Hill.
I Isaac L. Isaacs, Charles Jonett, esq. Mr. Archibald G. Johnston.
K Mr. George King, John Kale, M c . Mr. James Key, Mr. Joshua W. King.
L Mr. Henry Ladd, Mr. Job Logsdon, Mr. John Lytton, Mr. Isaac Lewis, Milley Lounox, 3, Mr. George Leggett, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Capt. Michael Lowe, Miss Ann Lotts, Mr. Moses Liverpool, 2.
M Jacob Myers, esq. Mr. Samuel M c Ginnis, Mr. William M c Clay, 3, Mr. Thomas M c Cann, 2. John L. Murray, esq. Lieutenant George M c Callum, Mr. Daniel M c Millan, Mr. Robert Maxwell, Mr. Henry Lyne Martin, John Merrett, William M c Bean, Mr. Richard Marshall, Mr. M c Cannon, Miss Rebecca Martin, Mr. Alexander M c Kim, Mrs. Alexander M c Kim, Miss Eliza M c Kim, 2, John Muckleston.
N Mr. John I. Naylor.
O Mr. Richard O'Bryan, 2, Robert O'Reilly, Daniel O'cott, esq. Mr. James Owner, Benjamin Olen, esq.
P Peter B. Porter, esq. 3, Mr. Thomas Paine, Nathaniel Pendleton, esq. Mrs. Peggy B. Breton, Mr. Thomas Peck, Mr. Eliza Peery, Mr. William Prime, Mr. Edward Paton, Monsieur Pinaud D'nier, care of the Secretary of State, Mr. Perrine.
Q Mr. Henry M. Queen.
R Mr. James Rutledge, 2, Mr. Richard Russell, Mr. John Ralph, junr. Mr. Silas Ritton.
S William Slade, Mr. Thomas V. Sweeningen, Mr. Robert S. Smith, James or Thomas Smith, Walter Swann, William Simpson, esq. Miss Mary Simon, William Spink, Doctor John Scott, Barry Velverton Shetlock, esq.
T Mrs. Anna Thornton, Miss Esther Tooley, Mr. John Townshend, Mr. Rodolph Tellier.
W Mr. Robert Wright, Mr. John Wood, Mr. Josiah Whitney, 2, Mr. James P. Wilmer, 2.
Y Moses Young, esq. Noble Young.
Z Mr. Peter Zehold.
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel; which he has commenced enlarging and improving—he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public, assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fix up his present hotel, and to conduct it, as to merit, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—xt
WILLIAM ESENBECK
PROPOSES to open, on the 15th day of July, near the Treasury, a School, in which will be taught the Latin, French, and German Languages. The School will be open every day, excepting Sunday, from 6 to 8 o'clock in the morning, and from 4 to 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Price of tuition ten dollars per quarter.
William Esenbeck, being fully acquainted with the above languages, as well as the English, and having, in the previous part of his life, for ten years kept a school in which they were taught, trusts that he will be enabled to give general satisfaction.
As William Esenbeck will not commence his school unless at least six scholars shall be previously engaged, he invites an early application on the part of parents who are desirous of instructing their children in the foregoing languages. June 28.

WESTERN COMMERCIAL ROAD.
Design for forming a company for the purpose of opening and promoting the completion of a commercial or post road, leading from the Capitol in the city of Washington, through George Town, up the Potomac River, and thence across the Allegany mountain to the states of Ohio and Kentucky...
It is proposed that the following interests may, at present, be advantageously combined in an enterprise of this kind...
1. The United States in Congress. 2. The state of Virginia. 3. The state of Maryland. 4. The state of Kentucky. 5. The state of Ohio. 6. The Connecticut western reserve. 7. The lateral interests of the banks. 8. The commercial interests of the Chesapeake bay. 9. The towns of Washington, George Town, Alexandria, and many others. 10. Individuals in the western country. 11. Individuals situated on the Potomac.
12. Money class of speculative adventurers, and bodies corporate, &c. &c. all of whom might become share holders in some shape or other.
It is apprehended, that, the greatest part of the difficulty is to devise some means of setting about the business, in a way in which all the several interests may be combined and brought into action...
When, either from the experience and observation of individuals, or the result of frequent popular conversations, an interesting public improvement is contemplated...
A petition is then proposed to the legislative body, or bodies, with whom the necessary indulgences may rest; and receives the signatures of individuals, as in other ordinary cases.
The petition and subscription is, in the meanwhile, pushed actively on, to an extensive accumulation: it being best to avoid cramming the amount of shares; as there will always be lateral branches of profitable improvement to be added...
1. Europe. A solicitor is generally appointed to assist the committee in matters of legal care; and the engineer, or his assistant, is mostly required to attend the committee at the first stage for the explanation of professional matters.
It will probably be considered, at first glance, as an almost insurmountable undertaking to construct a commercial road several hundred miles through a mountainous country.
THE road, in districts of five, ten, or twenty miles each, as may be found convenient. The distance from the Capitol to the mouth of Savage River, (a branch of Potomack) is two hundred and sixteen miles; and from thence to the navigable waters of those vast western regions of which we can scarce comprehend a competent idea, is but seventeen miles, as ascertained by the agents of the Potomack Company, about 1790, by an actual mensuration.
Now, if this part of the road was only made good, it would begin to remunerate largely, in toll, from the moment it was completed; and that remuneration would help to extend the road, besides the advantage which the intermediate country would draw from an early communication between the Eastern and Western commerce.
The various routes which are presented for the Kentucky branch of this road, suggests the propriety of a farther investigation before it is ultimately determined at what place the point of junction shall be formed.
Table with 2 columns: Route, Miles. Rows include: From Pittsburg to Kuskuskie, on big Beaver creek 45; up East branch of Beaver to Shawangogo 15; to Pamatingo 12; to Mohoning on West Beaver creek 32; up Do. to Salt Lick town 10; to Cayahoga river 32; to Ottawas town on Cayahoga 10; Total 156.
From this last place there is a navigation open to every part of the Upper Lakes; and the trading route, (by the use of birch canoes and small portages) is known to be in constant practice...
Besides the advantage of the fur and peltry trades, which have for a considerable time past, employed a number of vessels, and induced the adjacent governments to build vessels of war for the regulation and protection of commerce on Lake Erie...
Add to this, if they will consult Mr. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia (page 21 to 24) they will find that the central part of this vast commerce (Detroit) brings the grand mart of this interior trade five hundred and eighty miles nearer to Washington than the route it takes, at present, to New York...
A BACK WOODSMAN. July 10, 1805.
PUBLIC VENDUE.
TO be sold at public vendue, at the late dwelling house of JOSEPH HODGSON, deceased, on the 15th day of July next, at 11 A. M. all the personal property belonging to the estate of said Hodgson...
REBECCA HODGSON, Adm x Washington city, June 29, 1805.—5.
N. B. The convenient dwelling-house, garden, and out-houses to be let on moderate terms, which is now occupied by Mrs. Hodgson.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, JULY 3.
ON Thursday the anniversary of our national existence was celebrated with the usual demonstrations of joy. At dawn the day was ushered in, by a grand salute from the artillery at the Arsenal.
At four o'clock a large company, composed of the heads of department, other officers of the government, strangers of distinction and citizens, set down to a handsome dinner provided at Stelle's hotel.
After dinner the following TOASTS were drank, each followed by a discharge of artillery, and a patriotic air by the band, and the whole interspersed with songs.
1. The Day. May its effulgence, thro' revolving ages, shine as unclouded as on this day—Hail Columbia! 2. The People, just to themselves, grateful to their benefactors—Yankee Doodle. 3. The Constitution of the United States. Our own free choice, and the noblest monument of the wisdom and virtue of a free people.—Washington's march. 4. Thomas Jefferson, the penman of the declaration of Independence. Felicity to him, whose whole life has been devoted to the happiness of others—Jefferson's march. 5. The memories of Washington and Franklin, once associates in glory, now participants of bliss.—Roslin Castle. 6. The memory of the deceased statesmen and heroes of the revolution. May the independence they achieved and their own glory be immortals. 104th Psalm. 7. The States, free, sovereign and independent; ramparts, which can neither be shaken by licentiousness, nor snapped by power.—Independence. 8. The territories. Candidates for state honors, may they in the mean time be treated with respect and affection.—No. Fifty four. 9. The militia. The bulwark of a Republic—the protection of freemen—the dread of tyrants. Col. Wharton's march. 10. The army and navy. May that valour, which has not been surpassed, continue forever to be guided by justice.—The battle. 11. Our country, whether by birth or adoption, may we indulge no feelings of partiality or aversion to other countries inconsistent with her welfare.—Rural felicity. 12. Union. "United we stand, divided we fall." Infamy to him, who, by word or deed, would subvert it.—Come let us prepare.
13. Peace. The nursery of our strength, the precursor of our glory.—Come then all ye social powers. 14. Education, the right of every human being, may communities feel their obligation to diffuse its blessings. Music. 15. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures, the firm and indissoluble pillars of national prosperity.—How sweet thro' the woodland. 16. National honor, which consists in vindicating our own rights, and not in invading the rights of others.—Genl. Wilkinson's march. 17. Freedom of conscience, of speech and of the press. May it pierce the darkest recesses with the radiance of truth, and truth only.—Genl. Jackson's march. 18. The nations of the earth. Nature has made us their friends—time will make them ours. General Dearborn's march—Bass drum and other drums.
After the above toasts were drank, the heads of departments retired, when the President gave the HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS.
After a rational enjoyment of the pleasures of the day, the company separated at an early hour, in perfect harmony and good will.
At sun set another grand salute from the Navy Yard closed the honors of the day.
The Washington Juvenile Society celebrated the Anniversary of American Independence in the following manner:—
Agreeable to a resolution passed by the Society, the members assembled at their Society room at 10 o'clock A. M. when an oration commemorative of the day was delivered by Geo. Sweeney, President of the Society; after which several select appropriate pieces were delivered by the members, before a small but respectable audience.
It may be proper to observe that there was no kind of liquor drank but the truly innocent and republican liquors of beer and cyder.
1. The Day we celebrate—the Anniversary of the birth of our National Independence. 6 cheers. 2. Thomas Jefferson—May the gratitude of his country, and the smiles of Heaven ever reward the penman of the Declaration of American Independence. 6 cheers. 3. The Executive of U. States—Firm, free, and independent. 3 cheers. 4. The memory of Washington—May the important services he rendered his country, ever be remembered by the grateful sons of independent America. 9 cheers. 5. The Revolutionary Patriots—The remembrance of the services they rendered their country, are deeply imprinted in the hearts of all grateful Americans. 3 cheers. 6. A speedy emancipation to our brave countrymen in Tripoli; and soon may they again enjoy that liberty they so well deserve. 3 cheers. 7. May the sufferings of our fellow citizens in Tripoli teach their countrymen an early lesson of humanity, and to emancipate the unfortunate sons of Africa. 6 cheers. 8. Washington City, the infant seat of an independent republican government—soon may the sails of commerce be unturled in her harbors. 6 cheers. 9. The Washington Juvenile Society. May the institution gain encouragement and the members gain applause. 6 cheers. 10. The encouragers of literature. 3 cheers. 11. The People of France—the mutual apostles of republican principles. 3 cheers. 12. Manufactures, Commerce and Agriculture. 6 cheers. 13. The Militia of the U. States—the surest safeguard of republican governments. 3 cheers. 14. The Arms of the United States. May they ever be successful in a good cause, but never be used in a bad one. 6 cheers. 15. Our infant Navy—May it prove an effectual check to Tripolitan piracy. 3 cheers. 16. May Tyranny ever continue to be a stranger in this land of freedom. 6 cheers. 17. The American Fair—May the beauties of the mid, ever imitate the appearances of the person. 9 cheers. In the evening they all retired to their respective homes in sobriety and good order, and remarkable as it may appear, such was the strictness of their regulations, that there was not an oath made use of during the day by one of the company.
SUBSCRIPTIONS towards endowing a Permanent Institution for the Education of Youth in the City of Washington, published for the information of the electors of Trustees by the Committee appointed to collect subscriptions.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Dollars. Lists donors and amounts: THOMAS JEFFERSON, 200; James Madison, 50; Robert Smith, 50; Henry Dearborn, 24; Robert Brent, 50; Saml. N. Smallwood, 15; Thomas Tingey, 50; Robt. Alexander, 15; Buller Cooke, 15; Benjamin More, 10; John C. Giffin, 15; Nicholas Voss, 40; Benjamin King, 50; J. B. Fox, 10; Alex. McCormick, 15; John B. Cley, 50; Chas. Jones, 10; Sam. H. Smith, 200; Henry H. Ford, 10; Peter Lenox, 10; John Hewitt, 10; Nich. King, 20; James Davidson, junr, 30; Alex. Kerr, 20; George Byrd, 20; James Hoban, 20; Thos. Munroe, 60; Joseph Hodgson, 15; John Davidson, 20; Charles Love, 10; Stanley Byus, 10; W. Cranch, 10; William Lambert, 20; Samuel Burch, 10; Samuel Hamilton, 10; Pontius D. Stelle, 20; Wilson Bryan, 10; David Watterson, 10; James Kinner, 10; George S. Clare, 10; George Burns, 10; James Johnston, 10; John Louthall, 10; James Ford, 10; Henry Tims, 10; John Young, 5; James Middleton, 10; Ch. J. Nourse, 10; P. Ferrall, 20; Thomas G. Hye, 5; Franklin Wharton, 25; Geo. Collard, 10; William Kilty, 10; Andrew Rheinhart, 10; All. Th. Kirk, 10; Wm. Coltsman, 10; Matthew Hart, 3; Clotworthy Stevenson, 10; David Peter, 20; G. Thompson, 10; John Threlkeld, 50; Isaac Pierce, 20; John S. Safford, 10; Rob. King, 10; Thos. Hertey, 10; Thos. Carcarter, 10; Walter Hellen, 15; John Taylor, 200; James C. King, 20; John Oakley, 20; Geo. Thomson, 10; Nich. Travers, 5; Thos. Gorcoran, 20; John Weems, 10; C. McLaughlin, 20; Saml. Davidson, 50; Nathan Lufborough, 10; Rich. Parrott, 10; Ben. Stoddert, 50; Corn. Courtenay, 10; Benj. Perkins, 10; Vincent King, 10; John Stephen, 10; John A. Drey, 10; Thomas Smith, 10; Richard Gainer, 5; A. Bradley, junr, 30; Z. Farrell, 10; William T. Ball, 10; Wm. H. Tuckfield, 5; Henry Ingls, 40; George Blagden, 40; Fred. D. May, 10; Daniel Bailey, 10; Jos. Moor, 5; Peter Miller, 40; Wm. Howard, 5; G. Divall, 50; Th. T. Tucker, 50; J. B. Pickford, 5; D. Harper, 10; Joshua J. Moore, 20; Jos. Thaw, 10; Danl. Rapine, 10; Thos. Claxton, 10; James Martin, 10; Matthew Wright, 5; Robt. Cherry, 5; Griffith G. Goombe, 20; John Gardiner, 10; Charles H. Varden, 10; Francis Clark, 10; Thos. Thorpe, 10; Lewis Morin, 10; Wm. Woodward, 10; Pierce Purcell, 20; Joseph Huddleston, 10; Edgar Patterson, 20; John M'Gowan, 10; Danl. C. Brent, 50; J. B. Anderson, 10; B. Birterton, 10; Saml. Brown, 10.

Wm. O. N. ... 30 Joseph Harbough 5 J. J. Caldwell 20 James Patterson 10 John B. Hus 50 Phineas Bradley 10 Jacob C. B. 10 Robt. F. How 15 Toppan W. B. 10 David Shoemaker 10 Henry Whetmore 10 Jacob Wagner 10 S. P. ... 10 Christopher S. Thom 10 Wm. Simmons 10 C. W. Goldsborough 20 P. Hagner 10 James Hodnett 10 C. Swan 10 Thos. Turner 10 T. H. G. ... 30 J. S. ... 30 Samuel T. ... 10 Henry K. ... 10 James M'Allister 20 William D. ... 10 David R. ... 10 Jacob Lamb 5 John G. Payne 10 Andrew Rees 10 David Washington 10 J. D. ... 20 Wm. James 20 James Mac Cleary 5 Joseph Taylor 10 J. S. ... 20 John Little 10 Michael Nourse 20 Charles Tompkins 10 Robert Underwood 10 John Craven 10 Wm. Brent 20 Clement B. ... 3 A. & G. Way 20 James Webb 10 James Laurie 10 Ezra Varden 5 Robt. Tilly 5 Wm. Rhodes 10 Geo. B. ... 10 Solomon Myer 15 John Chalmers, jun. 20 Orlando Cook 5 Saml. Blodgett, one bridge share in Potomac 500 H. Zekiah Rogers, sen. 10
The legislature of Massachusetts have unanimously rejected the amendment to the constitution of the United States proposed by Kentucky.
With pleasure we can from the best authority, announce that the Canal in the Dismal Swamp is now cut through half its width; and in all probability, from the activity lately displayed in carrying on this arduous undertaking, will in the course of a few weeks, be navigable for boats, &c. by which means there will be an easy and speedy communication between the waters of North Carolina and Elizabeth river, in this state.  Norfolk Herald.
Three Paper Mills have been established in Kentucky within the year past.
A MILITARY SCHOOL was opened in Canadaigua, state of New York, on the 30th April, under the discipline of Gen. Othniel Taylor.
A gentleman in New York has received a letter from his correspondent at Nantz, dated the 22d May, which contains the following postscript:
"I open my letter to inform you of the late return to Rochefort of the Squadron which sailed from thence, some time ago for the windward islands. It has on board the contributions levied upon the English islands. This has occasioned no little sensation here."
We understand that another letter has been received in town, which states that the above Squadron had sailed again from Rochefort on a secret expedition.
NEW ORLEANS, MAY 21.
A messenger arrived in this city yesterday, from Washington [city], dispatched by the Postmaster general, to arrange the carriage of the mail from the seat of government, through Virginia, the two Carolinas, Georgia, and part of West Florida, to this place. The whole distance, as the road will now run, is 1206 miles, and the mail will be carried in 17 days. No newspapers can be carried under the present arrangement—it will be reserved for letters only.
Boston, June 28. Capt. Hill, who arrived yesterday from the Mediterranean, came through the Straits of Gibraltar, on the 6th of May with Lord Nelson's fleet, of 15 sail of the line, and parted off Cape St. Vincent, on the 9th of May. It was reported at Malaga, by the capt. of a Danish vessel, that off Sicily he had been boarded from two Tripoline corsairs, but it was not much credited; and no such news had reached Alicante or Gibraltar. The above account of Lord Nelson's fleet, (which may be depended on) does not agree with the reports of its being spoken; but the intelligence of its arrival
at Barbadoes, about the 1st of June, may be correct.
New York, July 1. Capt. Williams of the Schooner D. L. ... informs us that four days previous to his sailing from St. Kitts a Hamburg ship touched there on her way to St. Thomas, with intelligence that she had passed a British fleet of 17 sail of the line, under admiral Bickerton, about 100 leagues to the eastward of Barbadoes, in pursuit of the French fleet. It was reported at St. Kitts that admiral Bickerton's fleet had reached Barbadoes; but all the British islands being embargoed, it was difficult to obtain correct information. The homeward bound merchant ships had sailed from St. Kitts for Europe with an convoy. The embargo, which had continued 16 days, was not raised when capt. W. sailed. He obtained special permission to clear out. Flour had little or no sale; American produce low.
Consulate of the United States of America. ISLAND OF CUBA. Havana, 11th June, 1805.
For the information of the merchants and others in the United States, the undersigned consul thinks it his duty to make known, that by an official act of the captain general and intendant of this island, under date of the 29th ult. a reduction of the duties on imports in foreign vessels, took place of about 7 per cent. on all duties made after the date of the 29th ult. So that the actual duties now payable on such imports in this island are about 25 1/2 per cent. on the valuation. Also that by the said act, goods and merchandise of the growth or manufacture of Spain, accompanied with proper documents from the custom houses from whence they were cleared in that kingdom, knowing them to be such, and imported into this island, are subject to no more duties than if imported in Spanish bottoms, viz. about 6 1/2 per cent.
HENRY HILL, jun.
From the Havana, June 5.—At the opening of the port of Havana to neutrals, the government imposed a duty of 32 1/2 per cent. upon all property landed; but upon a representation by the merchants, of the bad policy of so exorbitant a tax, they were informed that it must be considered merely as temporary, and that a considerable reduction would take place as soon as the necessary arrangements could be made. An immense number of vessels arriving from all parts of the United States, nothing more was said of the duties until early in May, when finding that in consequence of the heavy losses sustained by the American shipping, the port was likely to be deserted, the government caused it to be intimated to the merchants, that the duties were actually lowered to 15 per cent. on liquors and provisions, and 21 per cent. on dry goods; that the publication of the decree was delayed, only until the settlement of a point in dispute between the governor and collector of the customs, relative to the time at which the new regulations should commence; the former insisting that all vessels arrived since the opening of the port, ought to partake of the advantage; and the latter that only those whose duties were not already paid, should be benefitted. This assurance caused several vessels to be entered, which would otherwise have been lent elsewhere, which appeared to be one of the objects of government in this manoeuvre; another undoubtedly was, that the information should be communicated to the American merchants, which was actually done, to induce them to make further shipments. There being no probability of entrapping any more, as there was but one arrival from the United States in 10 days; it was found by the publication of a printed notification, on the 28th May, that all the pronouncements and assertions of the government, in this affair, were truly Spanish, deserving of no faith or credit. By this decree, the duties are still continued at 32 1/2 per cent. on imports, exclusive of a municipal duty on some articles, and the reduced conflicts only in a difference of an extra tax upon which they are calculated, making an alteration in some instances of 5 to 6 per cent. in favor of the shipper. The duties on exports as before.
CATHOLIC PETITION. On the 10th of May, Ed. Grenville moved, in the British house of lords, that they should immediately resolve themselves into a committee of the whole to consider the petition of the Roman Catholics. The motion was supported by lord Grenville, earl Spencer and lord Holland, and opposed by lord Hawkesbury, the duke of Cambridge, lord Sidmouth, lord Moira, earl Camden, the bishop of Durham, lord Radcliffe and the earl of Limerick. The debate was interrupted by a motion to adjourn to the 13th, which was carried. A petition from the city government of Dublin against the Catholic petition was presented to the House of Commons, May 9.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Contributors to a permanent Institution for the education of youth in the city of Washington, are notified to attend at MEYER'S tavern, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, on Monday the 15th day of July, for the purpose of electing six trustees.
The AG of the Council establishing the aforesaid Institution provides "that the individuals who shall have contributed ten dollars or upwards, shall, in person or by proxy, elect six trustees, to hold their appointments for one year," and that "each contributor shall have as many votes as he shall have contributed sums of ten dollars."
The election will be opened at 10 A. M. and continue open till 2 P. M. when it will be closed until 4 P. M. and from that hour remain open until 7 P. M.
NICHOLAS KING. SAMUEL H. SMITH, GEORGE BLAGDEN.
NOTICE.
THE creditors of Richard Frazier deceased are requested to attend, with their accounts properly authenticated, at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington, on Tuesday the 13th of August next at 11 o'clock, A. M. as then and there the subscriber under the direction of the Orphan's Court will make a dividend of the assets in hand.
SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD, Administrator. City of Washington, July 1—w3t
In the case of John Thomas Frost, an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from and after the first day of July next is limited and appointed for the creditors of the said Frost to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federal three times in each paper prior to the first day of August next.
By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq. URIAH FORREST, Ck. July 5—
The subscriber being appointed trustee in the above case of John T. Frost, requests all persons having claims against him to exhibit them without delay. Also all persons indebted to the said J. T. Frost prior to his taking the benefit of the act of insolvency, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES KENNER. July 8—3t
W. S. Nicholls and Co.
HAVE just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, an elegant supply of Spring and Fashionable goods, which they are determined to sell on the lowest terms for cash. July 8—6t
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double case Dublin Watch, maker's name Croftwhite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia. Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked. May 19—tf.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
TO BE SOLD,
AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon.
ALL that TRACT OF LAND late Presly Thornton, Esquire's situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac river. The following description is given of this property by persons well acquainted with it. "It contains 2,500 acres, 1700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House, and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mills near for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the city of Washington."
The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months, and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgage on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale.
For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON, W. LEWIS. June 19—sept 16
Traveller's Hall.
THE subscriber tenders his sincere thanks to his friends for the very liberal encouragement which they have bestowed on him. He will finish one of his new rooms in a few weeks, which will be large enough to dine near 200 persons at a time, and will shortly after have the remainder of his additional building completed, which will give him a front of near 100 feet, in the most agreeable nets, of the town, and in the centre of business being on the highest part of the public square. He has on hand, and has contracted for a constant supply of the best wines, and foreign spirituous liquors imported, and country provisions, stable forage, foreign & state newspapers—and has secured a quantity of liquors sufficient for the use of his table and bar during the season. He assures his friends, and that respectable part of the public who have patronized him, that there shall be nothing wanting which his time or purse will command, to render the TRAVELLER'S HALL a house of entertainment for genteel guests only, equal to any in America. R. BRADLEY.
Lexington, Kentucky, March 18. 1805. N. B. A flag room from the TRAVELLER'S HALL to the Olympic Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the session of the Legislature. March 27—ep3m.
By virtue of a decree from
the Court of Chancery, the subscriber will sell at public auction on the 10th day of July next, several lots of ground late the property of Benjamin Brooks deceased, in the town of Upper Marlinton in Prince George's county, two of these lots are improved; on the one stands the well known tavern lately occupied by Samuel Coledge with the improvements thereto attached, and, on the other, the house which Samuel Hepburn, esq. has occupied for some time past, and has just moved from. On the day of sale the unimproved lots will be particularly described, and all the improvements shown. The terms are, bond with security given for the purchase money, payable in two and three years. Possession will be immediately given. This property is sold for the payment of the debts of the deceased; all persons who have claims and have not yet exhibited them are requested to file the same with the register of the court of Chancery, with the respective vouchers on or before the 25th day of November next. ROBERT BOWIE, trustee. May 29—sept July 10
Bailey Washington,
IN the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Osborn New Jersey Avenue, near the CAPITOL, has just received and opened, in addition to his former stock of Goods, the following articles which he is selling at the most reduced prices.
 Superfine and second cotton do.  broad cloths, do. striped silk & fancy  Cotton kersemeres, do.  Yellow, blue, and do. pantaloons do.  mixed nankeens, do. Women's colored and  Calicoes & furniture. white silk do.  Brown Holland and do. black & white  round Dowlas, do. cotton do.  44 & 78 Irish linens. do. fatin beaver mitts  44 & 64 colored do. and gloves.  meffine. do. white, black silk &  44 & 64 white do. kid do.  44 Chamberry do. do. picknick silk mitts,  44 & 64 tambores Men's white & brown  muffin shawls. thread gloves,  5-4 & 6-4 striped do. do. beaver and white  Bandannas, linen, and kid do.  cotton handkerchiefs. do. white & black silk  Dimities. do.  Coarse & fine hats, do. Women's kid shoes,  Men's white & black do. black Morocco  silk stockings, and leather do.  do. do. new do. do.  do. brown thread and  ALSO— Crockery, Hardware and Cutlery. Segars by the box Sugar, Teas, &c. &c. &c. June 26—tf.
ANNAPOLIS, JUNE 22, 1805.
I WILL give a reward of Fifty Dollars for apprehending and securing in any jail so that I get him again, Negro PETER, a man of about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, yellowish complexion, has a very remarkable look out of his eyes, being obliged to elevate his head to look a person in the face, his clothes have no doubt been exchanged before this, as he is a remarkable artful fellow, and a great rogue. He left my plantation near Nottingham, in Prince George's county, the first of March, and when last heard of was at Mr. Sewall's quarter, in St. Mary's county, about three weeks ago; a Lad whom he carried off with him was there apprehended passing as a freeman under a false name, as I suppose he passes—from the route he has taken it is probable he will attempt to effect his escape in some vessel from that part of the state,—I therefore forward all masters of vessels from taking him off. ROBT. BOWIE. June 26—tf.
CHARLES H VARDEN,
MERCHANT TAILOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Benerc's cord, toilettes, fancy and white Marfellees, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marfellees, confection cord, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and fatin Florenteens, superfine coating, knapped cloths, 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 near the Capitol, December 10—tf
R A G S.
The highest price, in Cash or Books, will be given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill. June 24—
National Intelligencer.
BOSTON, JULY 9.
On Saturday last arrived at Providence the ship Hazard, capt. Rowan, from Canton. On the 19th or 20th of June, 2 degrees to the southward of Bermuda, fell in with the Toulon fleet of 11 sail of the line, last from Guadaloupe, from whence they had failed in company with the Cadiz fleet, which had parted and proceeded to the Havana. The Toulon fleet was steering N. E. by E. Capt. Rowan was in company sometime.
The French fleet was more than ten degrees to the northward of the northermost Well India island, and steering from them towards Europe.
Capt. Knight, at Salem from Martinique, failed June 6; and confirms the account of the departure of the combined fleets from that island. The Diamond rock, near Martinique, which the British took possession of some time since, and on which they stationed 120 men and mounted 9 guns, was surrendered to the French after a siege of 2 days, in which the French lost from 50 to 80 men, the British 10 to 12.
New York, July 4.
This morning arrived here the ship Gato, Snow, in 35 days from Liverpool. We have papers from London as late as the 25th May; but they contain no news of moment. There is another talk of a peace. The British fleet had not failed. The embargo still continued in England; and the hotel press ever known—even mechanics were taken up and put on board ships. A revolt is said to have taken place in Sweden, under the influence of France—the portion of the king had been put under confinement! Admiral G. Linghoof had failed with 12 sail of the line to join Lord Nelson. Negotiations are said to be going on between France and Russia for the restoration of general tranquility.—Bonaparte is willing to enter into negotiations on the following basis:
 1. The full recognition of his titles of Emperor of the French and king of Italy.  2. The solemn guarantee of Great Britain and Russia to maintain himself and his family in the hereditary possession of his dignities and dominions.  3. The reintegration of Bourbon of all rights and claims to the Sovereignty of France. 
London, May 18.
The account of an engagement between the British and French fleets is hourly expected. A letter from Falmouth states that at 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening, the British fleet, consisting of 25 sail of the line, and frigates were all under weigh, and standing out to sea. Lord G. had formed his fleet, consisting of 17 sail of the line, and several frigates, in the line of battle in two divisions.
House of Commons, May 16.
Mr. Gray took notice of his Majesty's speech from the throne on the 15th of Jan. last, in which it was stated: "That his majesty being engaged in confidential intercourse and connection with certain powers on the continent, and particularly with Russia, with a view to objects relative to the general security of Europe, could not, therefore, enter into any further explanation on the subject of the overtures made by the French government." He remarked also, that a sum of five millions had been voted by Parliament for continental purposes. Under these circumstances, and at this advanced period of the session, he felt himself justified in asking of the minister, whether it was intended to offer any communication to Parliament? Mr. Pitt answered, that as matters were now situated his majesty's minister did not deem it proper at present to advise the sovereign to make any such communication. Mr. Fox enquired whether a communication of this nature might reasonably be expected in the course of the pending session? Mr. Pitt replied, that such a communication, he believed, could not be made with certainty. Mr. Fox urged the necessity of some communication, even though it might not amount to "certainty." Mr. Pitt made no further replication.
ADAM KING, & Co.
AT their wine store in High street George Town, have in addition to their stock of old wines, laid in a large and general assortment of all kinds of Liquors and Groceries suitable to the present season; where bills of any description, in their line, will constantly be filled up on the shortest notice and they flatter themselves, from the quality of their wines, &c. they will be able to give general satisfaction to all those who may think proper to favor them with a call—where all kind of commission business as usual will be attended to with the utmost attention. George Town, November 5—tf
TURNIP SEED.
THO: HOLT has for sale Fresh Turnip Seed, warranted good, Mustard Seed for Pickles, &c. and every kind of Garden Seed usually grown in the Fall. Washington city, June 24—3w2w

PROPOSALS
For carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following post-roads, will be received at the General post-office, in Washington until the 10th day of July next, inclusive.
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115. From Reading by Wormsdorf Lebanon & Jones's town to Harrisburg, once a week. Leave Reading every Thursday at 8 a m & arrive at Harrisburg on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Harrisburg every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Reading on Saturday by 6 p m.
116. From Philadelphia by the Spread Eagle and Downingtown to Lancaster six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 a m & arrive at Lancaster by 4 p m. Leave Lancaster every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 a m & arrive at Philadelphia same day by 4 p m.
117. From Harrisburg by Halifax, Sonberly, Northumberland, Danville, Catawissa, Berwick, Salem & Plymouth to Wilkesbarre, thence by Hanover, Newport, Lewisburg, Salem & the same route to Harrisburg once a week. Leave Harrisburg every Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Wilkesbarre the next Friday by 7 p m. Leave Wilkesbarre every Saturday at 8 a m & arrive at Harrisburg the next Tuesday by 11 a m.
118. From Northumberland by Lewisburg, Millersburg, Aaronsburg, Bellefont & Milford to Centre Furnace once a week. Leave Northumberland every Saturday at 5 a m & arrive at Centre Furnace on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Centre Furnace every Monday at 8 a m & arrive at Northumberland on Tuesday by 6 p m.
119. From Harrisburg by Clarkersburg, Millersburg, Thompsontown, Millersburg, Lewistown, Cullensburg, Dicks & Huntingdon to Altoona & from thence by Huntingdon, Blairsville & the same route to Harrisburg once a week. Leave Harrisburg every Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Altoona the next Friday by 6 p m. Leave Altoona every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Harrisburg the next Tuesday by 10 a m.
120. From Downingtown by West Chester, Kennett Square, New London & Roads to Chatham to the Brack Meeting house once a week. Leave Brack Meeting house every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Downingtown by 8 p m. Leave Downingtown every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Brack Meeting house by 8 p m.
121. From Lancaster by Susquehanna, Gap, Tuckers Tavern, Chatham & New Garden to Newport once a week. Leave Newport every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Lancaster on Tuesday by 8 a m. Leave Lancaster every Tuesday at 11 a m & arrive at Newport on Wednesday by noon.
122. From Fayetteville, by Lumberton, Bath Mills, Portersville, Lynchburg, Willowton and Georgetown to Challesburg three times a week, within the body of a stage carriage. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Barfield's Mills by 7 p m. Leave Barfield's Mills every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Barfield's Mills by 8 p m. Leave Barfield's Mills every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Fayetteville by 8 p m.
Note: The contract for the route 122 is to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and to continue in force until December 31, 1807.
123. From Lancaster by the Sorrel horse, Black horse, Unicorn, Rising Sun and Brack meeting house to Elton once a week. Leave Elton every Monday at 5 a m and arrive at Lancaster by 5 p m. Leave Lancaster every Tuesday at 5 a m and arrive at Elton by 3 p m.
124. From Lancaster by Reamstown, Aramstown, Cooptown, Alestown, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Hellers, Stroudsburg & Middletown, to Milford once a week. Leave Lancaster every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Milford the next Saturday by 7 p m. Leave Milford every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Lancaster the next Wednesday by 10 a m.
125. From York to Carlisle once a week. Leave Carlisle every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at York by 1 p m. Leave York every Monday at 4 p m & arrive at Carlisle on Tuesday by noon.
126. From York by Shrewsbury and Brack Hill, to Baltimore once a week. Leave York every Tuesday noon & arrive at Baltimore on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Baltimore every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at York on Friday by noon.
127. From York by Abbeystown, Gettysburg, Fairfield & Emmitsburg, to Hagerstown once a week. Leave York every Sunday at 1 p m & arrive at Hagerstown on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Hagerstown same day by 8 p m & arrive at York the next Saturday by 10 a m.
128. From Carlisle by Manachan, Warrenton, Berlin, Abbeystown, Hanover, Manchesters & Reamstown, to Baltimore once a week. Leave Carlisle every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Baltimore on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Baltimore every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Carlisle on Sunday by 7 p m.
129. From Baltimore by Reamstown, Winders, Union Mills, Petersburg & Gettysburg to Chambersburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Wednesday at noon & arrive at Chambersburg on Friday by 7 p m. Leave Chambersburg every Sunday at 1 p m & arrive at Baltimore on Tuesday by noon.
130. From Chambersburg, by Strasburg, Painesburg, Bedford Furnace, Thirlersburg, to Drakes on the Juniata. Leave Chambersburg, every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Drakes on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Drakes every Tuesday noon, & arrive at Chambersburg on Wednesday by 6 p m.
131. From Alexandria, by Hollidayburg, Beaulah, Arnegh, Derry & Dennington, to Greenbarg once a week. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Greenbarg on Sunday by 7 p m. Leave Greenbarg every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 6 p m.
132. From Boonsboro' Md. by Sharpsburg, Hagerstown, and Messersburg, to McConnells town once a week. Leave Boonsboro' every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at McConnells town on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave McConnells town on Tuesday by 1 p m & arrive at Boonsboro' on Wednesday by 6 p m.
133. From Somerset, by Connellsville, Union New Geneva & Morgantown to Clarkersburg once a week. Leave Somerset every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Union by 3 p m & at Clarkersburg on Wednesday by 7 p m. Leave Clarkersburg every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Union on Saturday by 9 a m & at Somerset by 7 p m.
134. From Union, by Brownsville & Washington to Waynesburg once a week. Leave Union every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Waynesburg on Wednesday by 11 a m. Leave Waynesburg every Wednesday at 1 p m & arrive at Union on Thursday by 7 p m.
135. From Pittsburgh by Butler c h, Mercer c h, Meadville, Crawford c h, and Le Bonf to Presque Isle once a week. Leave Pittsburgh every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Presque Isle on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Presque Isle every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Pittsburgh on Wednesday by 10 a m.
136. From Somerset to Berlin once a week. Leave Somerset every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Berlin by 8 a m. Leave Berlin at 11 a m & arrive at Somerset by 2 p m.
IN OHIO.
137. From Pittsburgh Pa. by Beaverstown, Georgetown, New Lisbon, Poland, Canfield, & Youngstown to Warren once a week. Leave Pittsburgh every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at New Lisbon on Friday & at Warren on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Warren every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Pittsburgh on Wednesday by 6 p m.
138. From Warren by Mesopotamia, Winders, Thompson, Trumbull, Austinburg, Grand River, Euclid, Cleveland, Hudson, Revenna, Deerfield, Elsworth & Palmyra to Warren once a week. Leave Warren every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Cleveland on Monday by 9 a m. Leave Cleveland every Monday at 11 a m & arrive at Warren the next Wednesday by noon.
139. From Cleveland to Detroit once a week. Leave Cleveland every Monday at 10 a m & arrive at Detroit on Wednesday evening. Leave Detroit every Thursday at 9 a m & arrive at Cleveland on Monday by 8 a m.
140. From Brock c h Va. by Warrenton and Strubenville to New Lisbon once a week. Leave New Lisbon every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Brock c h by 6 p m. Leave Brock c h every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at New Lisbon by 6 p m.
141. From Brooke c h to West Liberty in Virginia once a week. Leave Brooke c h every Wednesday at 9 a m and arrive at West Liberty by 11 a m. Leave West Liberty every Wednesday at 1 p m & arrive at Brooke c h by 3 p m.
142. From Wheeling in Va. by St. Clairsville, Zaneville, Springfield, and New Lancaster to Chillicothe, once a week. Leave Wheeling every Saturday at 1 p m and arrive at Zaneville on Sunday by 3 p m and at Chillicothe on Monday by 8 p m. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Wheeling the next Thursday by 11 a m.
143. From Zaneville by Tuscarora and Salem to Guadenshutte once in two weeks. Leave Zaneville every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Guadenshutte by 7 p m. Leave Guadenshutte every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Zaneville by 7 p m.
144. From Chillicothe to Franklinton once in two weeks. Leave Chillicothe every other Tuesday at 8 a m and arrive at Franklinton on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Franklinton every other Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Chillicothe on Thursday by 6 p m.
145. From Chillicothe by Popee to Alexandria once a week. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Alexandria by 6 p m. Leave Alexandria every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Chillicothe by 8 p m.
146. From Brownsville & Roads by New Market, Williamsburg and Columbia to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Brownsville & Roads every Saturday
at noon and arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Cincinnati every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Brownsville & Roads on Wednesday by 10 a m.
147. From Cincinnati by Hamilton, Franklin and Dayton to Staunton, thence by Springfield, Linton, Green c h, Wayneville, Lebanon, Deerfield, and Charleston to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Cincinnati every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Cincinnati the next Saturday by 6 p m.
IN KENTUCKY.
148. From Chillicothe by Brownsville Roads, Manchester, Mayville, Lower Blue Licks, Paris, Lexington and Versailles to Frankfort, twice a week. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday and Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Brownsville Roads by 10 a m and arrive at Lexington on Thursday and Monday by 11 a m and at Frankfort by 6 p m. Return - Leave Frankfort every Tuesday and Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Lexington by noon, and at Brownsville Roads on Thursday and Sunday at 1 p m and at Chillicothe by 8 p m. Resting two hours at Washington in passing each way.
149. From Washington by Augusta to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Cincinnati on Thursday by 5 p m. Leave Cincinnati every Friday at 5 a m & arrive at Washington on Saturday by 5 p m.
150. From Washington by Fleming c h, Upper Blue Licks, Slate Furnace, Mount Sterling and Winchester to Lexington once a week. Leave Lexington every Tuesday at 1 p m & arrive at Washington on the next Friday by 7 p m. Leave Washington every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Lexington on Tuesday by 10 a m.
151. From Frankfort by Georgetown, Cynthiana, Falmouth & Newport to Cincinnati once a week. Leave Frankfort every Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Cincinnati on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Frankfort on Thursday by 6 p m.
152. From Frankfort to New Castle once a week. Leave New Castle every Monday at 10 a m and arrive at Frankfort by 5 p m. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at New Castle by 3 p m.
153. From Frankfort by Shelbyville & Middletown to Louisville once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Louisville by 6 p m. Leave Louisville every Wednesday at 6 a m & and arrive at Frankfort by 6 p m.
154. From Frankfort by Middletown, Bairdstown, Bealsburg & Elizabethtown to Hardensberg once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Hardensberg on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Hardensberg every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Frankfort on Monday by 6 p m.
155. From Hardensberg by Yellow Banks, Henderson, Hopshwa & Eddy Grove to Eddyville once in two weeks. Leave Hardensberg every other Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Eddyville the next Tuesday by noon. Leave Eddyville every other Monday at noon and arrive at Brackenridge c h. the next Friday by 10 a m.
156. From Hardensberg by Hartford, Greenville or Muhlenberg c h, Russellville, Springfield and Manskers Lick to Nashville once a week. Leave Hardensberg every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Nashville the next Monday by 6 p m. Leave Nashville every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Hardensberg the next Friday by 10 a m.
157. From Russellville by Christian c h. and Eddyville to the mouth of Cumberland river once in two weeks. Leave Russellville every other Wednesday at noon and arrive at the mouth of Cumberland on Friday by 6 p m. Leave the mouth of Cumberland next day, Saturday, and arrive at Russellville on Sunday by noon.
158. From Frankfort by Harrodsburg and Lancaster, to Stanford once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Danville by 7 p m. Leave Danville on Wednesday at 5 a m and arrive at Stanford on Wednesday by noon. Leave Stanford every Sunday at noon and arrive at Danville by 3 p m. Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Frankfort same day at 6 p m.
159. From Stanford by Pulaski c h. to Wayne c h. once in two weeks. Leave Stanford every other Wednesday at 1 p m and arrive at Wayne c h. on Thursday by 7 p m. Leave Wayne c h. the next day, Friday, at 6 a m and arrive at Stanford on Saturday by noon.
160. From Danville by Springfield, Bardstown and Shepherdville, to Louisville once a week. Leave Danville every Wednesday at 6 a m. arrive at Springfield by noon and at Louisville on Thursday by 8 p m. Leave Louisville every Friday at 6 a m. arrive at Springfield on Saturday by noon. Leave Springfield by 1 p m and arrive at Danville by 7 p m.
161. From Springfield by Green c h. Glasgow & Bowling Green, to Russellville once in two weeks. Leave Springfield every other Wednesday at 1 p m, arrive at Green c h. on Thursday by noon. Leave Green c h.
every other Thursday at 1 p m & arrive at Russellville on Saturday by 7 p m. Leave Russellville every other Saturday at 6 a m, & arrive at Greenburg the next Wednesday by 11 a m.
162. From Greenburg by Adair c h. Cumberland c h. & Jackson c h. T. to Blackburns Springs T. once in two weeks.
Leave Greenburg every other Thursday at noon, & arrive at Blackburns Springs on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Blackburns Springs every other Sunday at 6 a m, & arrive at Greenburg on Tuesday by 10 a m.
In Indiana Territory.
163. From Louisville, Ky. by Jeffersonville & Clarkersville, to Vincennes once a week.
Leave Louisville every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Vincennes the next Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Vincennes every Saturday at 2 p m, & arrive at Louisville the next Tuesday by 6 p m.
164. From Vincennes to Cakokia, once a week.
Leave Vincennes every Saturday at 2 p m, & arrive at Cakokia on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Cakokia every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Vincennes the next Saturday by 10 a m.
165. From Cakokia to St. Lewis once a week.
Leave St. Lewis every Tuesday at 2 p m, & arrive at Cakokia by 6 p m. Leave Cakokia every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at St. Lewis by noon.
166. From Cakokia by Prairies du Ruchers, St. Philip, & Kaskaskia to Geneva, once a week.
Leave Geneva every Monday at 9 a m & arrive at Cakokia on Tuesday by 5 p m. Leave Cakokia every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Geneva on Thursday by 3 p m.
167. From Geneva to Cape Girardot once in two weeks.
Leave Geneva every other Friday at 6 a m, & arrive at Cape Girardot on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Cape Girardot same day at 2 p m, & arrive at Geneva Sunday by 6 p m.
168. From Cape Girardot to New Madrid once in two weeks.
Leave New Madrid every other Thursday at 5 a m, arrive at Cape Girardot on Saturday by 11 a m. Leave Cape Girardot every other Saturday at 1 p m and arrive at New Madrid on Sunday by 7 p m.
169. From Cape Girardot by Wilkinsonville & Fort Massac to the mouth of Cumberland river, once in two weeks.
Leave the mouth of Cumberland river every other Wednesday by noon & arrive at Cape Girardot on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Cape Girardot every other Saturday at 1 p m, & arrive at the mouth of Cumberland river on Monday by 10 a m.
170. From St. Lewis to St. Charles once in two weeks.
Leave St. Lewis every other Wednesday at 2 p m, & arrive at St. Charles on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave St. Charles every other Friday at 6 a m, & arrive at St. Louis on Saturday by noon.
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
171. From Worcester by Holden, Rutland, Hubbardston, Templeton, Winchendon & Fitz William to Jaffrey in N. H. once a week. Leave Worcester every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Jaffrey on Thursday by 9 a m. Leave Jaffrey every Thursday at noon, & arrive at Worcester on Friday by 6 p m.
172. From Weymouth landing by Abington, East Bridgewater, Well Bridgewater, Taunton, Dighton, Somerset & Swansey to Warren once a week. Leave Weymouth every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Warren on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Warren every Thursday at 2 p m, & arrive at Weymouth on Friday by 6 p m.
IN NEW JERSEY.
173. From Coopers Ferry by Longcom, Blue Anchor, Great Egg Harbour, River Bridge & Somers Point, to Ablescom once a week. Leave Coopers Ferry every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Ablescom on Thursday by 7 p m. Leave Ablescom every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Coopers Ferry on Wednesday by 10 a m.
IN PENNSYLVANIA.
174. From Alexandria by Center Furnace & Bellfont to Williamsport once a week. Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 6 a m, & arrive at Williamsport on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Williamsport every Thursday at 6 a m, & arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 6 p m.
175. From Bristol by Attleboro, Newtown & Doylestown, to Quakertown, once a week. Leave Bristol every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Quakertown by 6 p m. Leave Quakertown every Tuesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Bristol by 3 p m.
176. From Lancaster by New Holland, Churchtown, Morgantown, Pughstown, Powelingsford, Norristown and Montgomery square, to Newhope once a week. Leave Newhope every Monday at 6 a m, & arrive at Lancaster on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Lancaster every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Newhope on Thursday by 6 p m.
177. From Bethlehem by Leuane, to Berwick once in two weeks. Leave Bethlehem every other Thursday at 5 a m, and arrive at Berwick on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Berwick every other
Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Bethlehem on Saturday by 6 p m.
178. From Presque Isle town to New York once in two weeks. Leave Presque Isle every other Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at New Amsterdam on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave New Amsterdam every other Tuesday at 2 p m and arrive at Presque Isle on Thursday by 6 p m.
IN MARYLAND.
179. From Annapolis by Rock Hall, to Chestertown once a week. Leave Annapolis every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 6 p m. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday 6 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 6 p m.
IN VIRGINIA.
180. From Randolph c h. to Franklin Va. once in two weeks. Leave Pendleton c h. every other Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Randolph c h. by 11 a m. Leave Randolph c h. every other Thursday at 1 p m, and arrive at Pendleton c h. by 6 p m.
181. From Prince Edward c h. by Hunter's tavern to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Prince Edward c h. every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Lynchburg on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Lynchburg every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Prince Edward c h. by 6 p m.
182. From Campbell c h. by Pittsylvania c h. to Danville once in two weeks. Leave Campbell c h. every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Danville on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Danville every other Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Campbell c h. on Thursday by 6 p m.
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
183. From Williamboro' by Bullocks store, Brown's store, Sterlingville & the Red House to Gafwell c h. once in two weeks. Leave Williamboro' every other Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Gafwell c h. on Thursday by noon. Leave Gafwell c h. every other Thursday at 1 p m & arrive at Williamboro' on Friday by 6 p m.
184. From Raleigh by Paul's Ferry, Watson's Roads, Richardsons on Little River, Woodwards on Conestee river & Downs on Toffnot to Tarboro' once in two weeks. Leave Raleigh every other Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Tarboro' on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Tarboro' every other Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 6 p m.
185. From Greenville c h. in South Carolina to Alhville in North Carolina once in two weeks. Leave Greenville c h. every other Friday at 9 a m & arrive at Alhville on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Alhville every other Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Greenville c h. by 6 p m.
IN GEORGIA.
186. From Darien by Tatal & Montgomery c h. to Fort Wilkinson once in two weeks. Leave Fort Wilkinson every other Saturday at 3 p m & arrive at Darien the next Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Darien on Friday by 8 a m & arrive at Fort Wilkinson on Wednesday by 6 p m.
IN ORLEANS.
187. From Natchez m. t. by Cadys Ferry, Cakola & Rapid to Natchitoches once in two weeks. Leave Natchez every other Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Natchitoches on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Natchitoches every other Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Natchez on Monday by 6 a m.
188. From Knoxville T. to the agency house on Tallapoose river once a month. Leave Knoxville the first Monday of each month & arrive at the agency house in ten days on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave the agency house on Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Knoxville in ten days on Saturday by 6 p m.
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 contract, 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 defined for each 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 what sum without the 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, excepting the routes from No. 173 to 187 which are to continue in force until the 31st of March 1807.
GIDEON GRANGER,
Postmaster General.
GENERAL POST OFFICE, Washington City, 25 Feb. 1805.