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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCXXX.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY JULY, 25th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
MONDAY, MAY 23.
HIS MAJESTY'S MESSAGE.
(CONCLUDED.)
The duke of Norfolk observed, that the article of the treaty of Amiens, respecting Malta might have been fulfilled, and the island rendered perfectly secure under the guarantee of Russia, and the relative situation of this country and France, as applying to that particular period, need not have been an obstacle in the way of such an arrangement. It was at any rate acknowledged that Malta was not necessary to this country as a possession in perpetuity, by a project of ministers, which limited this possession to ten years, at the end of which period it was to be given up. With respect to the provisions of the treaty of Amiens, he did not think that, under the circumstances of that moment, ministers could have made a better peace than they did. If we were actually driven into a war, the first consul of France would not find any Englishman who would not fight for his security. At the same time that he gave his assent to the address, he could not avoid expressing his expectation that an opening would still be left for peace, and his hope that his majesty would be graciously pleased to avail himself of every opportunity for negotiation which was consistent with the honor of the country.
Lord King laid, he thought there were great objections, in many points, to the address, which went to pledge the house to war. It must be obvious that this country, so much of whose territories were scattered abroad, could make little or no impression upon France; considering, as it did, of one solid compact mass. He considered the peace of Amiens as an experiment for the purpose of temporizing, and he wished that that experiment had been persevered in for a further period. The question respecting Malta was not a sufficient ground for war. The renewal of the war was a question of prudence; and when he considered the state of our finances, he did not think that the renewal of it was prudent at the present moment. He concluded by moving an amendment to the address, the object of which was, "To assure his majesty, that the house would support his majesty in every just arrangement which his majesty might be graciously pleased to make, for the preservation of peace."
Earl Minto acknowledged the justice of the picture which some noble lords had drawn of all the calamities attendant on a state of war. It was like the pestilential blast of the desert, which withered every thing before it. He also agreed with the sentiments of the noble lord who proposed the amendment, that their lordships had not merely to decide upon their own feelings and interests, but how far the feelings of the people of the country were congenial, and how far their interests were to be affected. However, though he coincided in this position, and sincerely approved the motives which actuated the conduct of that noble lord, he could not help regretting that any amendment should have been proposed which could tend to produce the least diversity of sentiment upon an occasion, when unanimity was so very desirable and might be productive of the last consequence to the fate of the country. Puffing from this amendment, which the noble earl expressed his hope would not be pressed, he took notice of the manner in which a noble and learned judge had treated the complaints of the French government with respect to the publications in this country, referring to its administration; and upon this point he was ready to admit the candor of the noble secretary of state as to the offensive tendency of the general tenor of those publications—for offensive many of them certainly were. Among those, however, he did not mean so much to dwell upon the sentiments of the English newspapers, as upon those which appeared in French newspapers published in London, particularly the Courier de Londres , a paper understood to be in a great degree under the peculiar patronage of his majesty's ministers.
If so, the French government had very just reason to complain. It was reviled in the grossest terms of abuse in this publication, and why, he would ask, should a paper, which could not be employed for any purpose of amusing or informing the people of this country, be suffered to pursue that system of conduct which must operate to disturb the amity subsisting between the two governments; more particularly when government had power, under the alien act, to fend th-
editor out of the country, if it chose to discountenance such proceedings? Their declining to do so was not less a justification of the remonstrance of the French government upon this subject, than a ground of suspicion to this country as to the disposition of his majesty's ministers. Those observations he thought a sufficient reply to the arguments advanced by the learned judge on the ministerial bench. With respect to the animated observations of an illustrious personage who spoke early in the debate, they had his heartfelt approbation; he perfectly agreed with his royal highness that we were not in that state in which we were to consider merely the justice or expediency of the war, but whether this country should continue to enjoy that independence which belonged to her, or whether she should submit to the absolute dictation of a French ambassador; but he could not accede to the proposition of a noble viscount, that Malta alone would have been a rational ground for war, because, if that island had been completely ceded to us, it would have afforded a degree of security infinitely short of what we had a right to expect, and what it became necessary for us now to seek. The objects for which we had to contend, were of a wider and more important nature. Our jealousy and alarm were excited by that incorrigible spirit of encroachment and ambition, which not only the first consul, but in fact all the persons connected with the government of France had for some time manifested; and even if Malta were actually in our hands in perpetuity, we should not sit down contented until some further security should be obtained. Of this the nation ought to be aware. If the list of injuries and manifestations of design contained in the papers on the table were to be attended to, certainly Malta afforded but one means of our safety. It would, to be sure, contribute to the protection of Egypt, and through that of our Indian empire; but was that the only point in which we were vulnerable? Were not the states of Holland, Piedmont and Switzerland just subjects of our solicitude? It was ill-observed that the power of France was the more formidable, because it was condensed; but it was not therefore to be concluded that the connection was not to be broken, and the idea was not to be entertained that that power was not to be overcome. It was not less absurd than impolitic to propagate such an opinion. The fact was, that from the present state of this country, there was no option; either the attempt to reduce that power must be made, or the nation must fall down to the most abject and degrading submission. The main object of the war, if it be either popular or politic, must be to restrain the arrogance, to reduce the preponderance of the French government; and until that object be obtained, the war should not be abandoned; until France shall not be capable of endangering our existence, whatever may be the disposition of her government to injure us. Such ought to be the object of war, and so it ought to be defined to the country. In such a cause, he was confident there was not a man in the British empire, who thought justly, and felt like an Englishman, who would not devote his best exertions. The people should be told that the possession of Malta would not be sufficient to satisfy the views of government; that much more was sought for; the material point was to diminish the continental power of France, where he contended she was vulnerable; for whatever noble lords might say of her extent, he would beg the house to consider the nature of the strange combination of particles which formed that extent, and it would cease to be thought an object of such terrific magnitude. It was in fact, quite competent to Great Britain with the resources, spirit and population she possessed, to bring this overgrown authority within reasonable bounds; but it must be done by vigorous efforts, by a short and decisive war, not by petty attempts with respect to Malta, or any comparative inferior object, or by any colonial expeditions, calculated to amputate the energy and waste the strength of the country, but by a bold and extensive exertion. If this plan were not pursued, he was sure that the means of war would be exhausted without producing any of the advantages we had a right to look for, and therefore if it were not determined on, it would be better that we should at once submit. However much he deprecates the thought of unmanly submission, he would say that unless the contest were commenced with resolution, and followed up with dignified intrepidity and promptitude, the country would meet its fate, and it would then be stated with-
justice that the pusillanimous would have no right to complain of adverse fortune and no claim to pity in their humiliations. He exhorted ministers to study the best means of rendering the war of the nature he described. Let it not be a protracted, balanced war. They had for the last year a deficiency of four millions in what they called a peace establishment, and it to that deficit was to be added the expense to be incurred in the future establishment of Malta, if annexed to this country, he would say that it was utterly impossible the country could go on with such a deficit. A vigorous war that should terminate the state which subject the country to such increased expenditure would be much more preferable, for such a course must tend to ruin. This was the sentiment of an illustrious personage who had spoken in the course of the debate, and who had delivered his opinion in such a strain as must have considerable influence on the feelings of the country. That effect, so desirable in the present crisis, a person of still higher rank would have contributed his sentiment to produce (we understood the noble lord to allude to the prince of Wales,) if a peculiar delicacy had not restrained his royal highness from interfering, left his interference should have had any undue influence on the minds of their lordships upon a subject in which the most unbiased and deliberate consideration was so material.
Recurring to the hostile disposition of the French government towards this country, the noble lord remarked, that before any papers at present on the table had ever appeared, his mind was impressed with the fullest conviction upon that point. Even before the treaty of Amiens was signed he was of that opinion, and therefore in the course of the discussions respecting it, he declined to give any opinion respecting it; because, however, little he expected that it would tend to produce the actual blessings of peace, he could not permit himself to offer any thing to damp the satisfaction which prevailed among the people on the conclusion of that treaty. It however appeared to him not only on the day ministers executed the treaty, but before and immediately after. Into this question he would not now enter, particularly as he understood that the penetration and conduct of ministers, in this and other instances, was to be made the subject of consideration on a future day. The noble lord again urged the necessity of endeavoring to render the war of short duration, and this was not possible, unless the minds and the resources of the nation were vigorously and judiciously exerted; unless an appeal were made to the souls of the people. Whatever might be the difference of opinion as to the system of his majesty's ministers, it must naturally be the ardent wish of every noble lord that Britain should rise triumphant from the contest. The house would recollect that the resources of the country were ample, adequate to every purpose, if applied with judgment. It would also be recollected, that though the power of our enemy was immense in point of size, it was composed of very discordant parts. If the country was to be engaged in war, it ought to receive a constant assurance that it did not go into it merely for colonial purpose, for petty contests, but for great national interests. Such ought to be the general feeling and the house should bear in mind this important fact, that if the present war be misconducted, one consolation only will remain, that we shall not have another war to conduct.
Earl Spencer still persevered in the propriety of considering as he had done in the last day's debate, the conduct of ministers as one question, and the state of the country as another, and therefore wishing to keep the question entirely separate, he did not wish to postpone it. Their lordships were now called upon to give their best judgments, whether it ought to be peace or war. The first point for consideration in this question was, whether the war was just and necessary, or not. He was certain, from the papers before the house, that the country had a good cause and there was extreme difference between a defence of the conduct of ministers, and a defence of the country. The cause of the country relied on good grounds, he was sure. He would not detain their lordships by repeating the points which had been stated more fully and ably by the noble lords who had gone before him. From the opinion he had of the treaty of Amiens, and particularly of the tenth article, he thought it would be very difficult to carry it into effect. He would not positively maintain that the article ought not to be executed, but he was always apprehended it could not from
the uncertain nature of the article, and from other considerations. It was stated that ministers had forbome much in the course of the discussion that had arisen, if not in consequence of the treaty, at least subsequent to it. He would give his support to the original motion, rather than to the amendment. A good deal had been said of the nature of the war into which we had entered, and of the finances of the country to meet it. It was in vain to dissemble the difficulties with which such a war must be attended. It was better that the country should be taught to estimate those difficulties fairly, and to meet them boldly; that we should look to our finances and to our forces, calculate our means, and consider the most efficacious mode of applying them. He trusted their lordships would exercise their constitutional rights in directing the application of the resources of country to the best measures.
The Earl of Warwick thought the question now before their lordships was, whether the papers on their table contained a sufficient ground for war. He was himself of opinion that any one of the reasons that may be deduced from them, constituted a just ground; and trusted there would be but one heart and one arm in their countries, in a contest in defence of every thing dear and valuable to the inhabitants.
The marquis of Sligo believed the provocation given by the First Consul of France to this country too great to be submitted to, and the war of course unavoidable. He trusted that the most vigorous measures would be adopted, and the contest brought to a speedy and decisive issue.—As to the island of Malta, he hoped the possession of it would never be suffered to pass out of the hands of the English.
Lord Darnley said, he hoped that the house and the country would urge the necessity of making use of every means to preserve peace, notwithstanding the appearance of the hostile state of the two countries. From one of the last letters sent to this government he had reason to think that the door was not yet shut to peace; but something might now be done on our part to bring about that blessing which would be felt by every man in the kingdom. And if every means on our part to continue peace should prove ineffectual, it was his wish that the war should be conducted with spirit and energy.
Lord Gwydir spoke nearly to the same effect. He said he thought the amendment proposed contained more spirit than the address; and it was his opinion from the papers he had read, that hopes still remained to bring about a good understanding between the two countries; he said he should use the words of the tall noble lord, that the door of peace was not yet shut, he therefore hoped their lordships would adopt every measure consistent with the honor and safety of the nation, to preserve peace to the country.
The house then divided on the amendment.
Non-contents, 143 Contents, 10 The original question was then put and carried.
Gloucester, Dec. 17, 1801.
SIR, I received your long, respectful and kind favor of the 10th inst. and will give you the information you required, tho' I cannot descend into all the minutiae of the case.—Mrs. Forbes six years ago was troubled with a small schirrhus (cancer) in the center of her left breast, attended with stabbing pains, which from the first became progressive, in bigness, in hardness and painfulness. In about 20 months the whole glandulous parts of the breast became indurated and an ulcer formed on the nipple. We made use of the Sienta* but externally by way of poultice, made of leaves, and internally by pills made of the juice, this method we pursued for a year without any other effect, than the keeping it sweet, and abated the ichorous discharge, the ulcer enlarged, her health gave way, and her spirits sunk, and a symptomatic fever came on, we then thought other help, went to Bolton, consulted Doctors Loyd, Warren and Jefferies; they all pronounced it a fixed and incurable cancer, but were of opinion, that it might be removed by the knife with a high probability of obtaining a cure this way but in no other. She consented to the operation. Doctor Warren operated, assisted by Doctors Loyd and Jefferies, it was well done and with dexterity. The substance removed weighed 6 ounces and 1-2, and as it was local
* Sienta known in Medicine by the name of Hemlock.
and did not adhere to the pectoral muscles, the prospect was as promising as any they had seen, the wound soon healed up to an appearance liquid, yet the former pains, stabbing, crawling and bubbling like the boiling of holy pudding as she expressed.—Yet we hoped that the circulating fluids, being obstructed, might occasion fresh sensations. But we soon found a new schirrhus forming and became fixed and increasing, and in about 20 months there was a fist opening in the old scar, and discharging a few drops of ichor, in 24 hours we applied dry lint with the most lenient dressings we could get but we could not stop its progress, though at first it was not rapid. In June it first appeared an open ulcer not bigger than a kernel of wheat, and on the next January which was the last, it was about half an inch long and 1-4 deep, but from this time it put on a very formidable appearance, it became turgid and sallow all round, and the flesh gave way on every side, and by the first of March the cavity was near as big as a common tea cup, the whole cavity was covered with a thick coat of morbid matter, the discharge was very copious ichorous, and ferid to a high degree, attended with very excruciating pains. Nature gave way; a symptomatic fever took place, her appetite entirely left her, the coats of her stomach were affected, a violent vomiting ensued, which soon reduced her to that degree, that she could not stand alone; like blood trembling on the brink, and death was contemplated by her and her friends as her only relief. A friend of mine, a celebrated physician of Newport, Doct. Micajah Sawyer, sent me word that he wished that I would use the dock root, and give it a fair trial, next day the 10th of March we made application, and very soon a most salutary effect took place, her pains abated, her fever subsided, her appetite began to return, and in about ten days its countenance was materially altered, the discharge was not so copious, less ichorous and ferid, of the color and consistency of cream; at the next dressing it ceased, a well digested pus took place, and the thick morbid coat began to break up, and in 3 weeks the whole digested off, and the ulcer became clean and sweet as a fresh wound and began to heal; a good appearance took place on every side, though it was deep to the ribs, and large as a common tea cup, and would have held as much as the 20th of March, yet by the last of May a pit a quarter would not hold more than a tea-spoon. Her pains were gone, her appetite good, her sleep undisturbed, and her strength restored that she could walk from room to room, ride out on pleasant days and attend her domestic concerns, and the prospect was a speedy and perfect cure.
But the dock root began to fail, by the first of June it became hard and sticky and would yield no pulp, which could be formed to the consistency of a soft poultice, and when applied did rather irritate than sooth the fore—we laid it aside, had recourse again to dry lint and the common lenient dressings, and the fore became flaccid, and remained so to the present time.
On the 11th of October the dock root recovered its former state, we resumed the application, in a measure without any other effect than that it keeps it clean and sweet and corrects the discharge, which continues to be a thick and well digested pus, but refuses to close or cicatrize; the cancer seems to be induced and removed, all the indurated parts are become soft and natural, the fore puts on the appearance of a schirrhus, and it may prove a salutary drain which may not shorten life, nor render it less comfortable, though we wish to see it close, and if you think of any thing, which will be likely to quicken, strengthen and heal, I wish you would communicate the same by the first opportunity. Thus, Sir, I have given you as particular an account as I at present can, and am with esteem and affection,
Your friend and servant,
ELI FORBES.
Dr. HALL.
Copy.
The mode of application.
P. S. It is the narrow pointed leaf, that which many people make use of for greens in the spring, we take it from the ground and wash it clean, then boil it in iron, tin or earthen, in rain or soft spring water till it is soft, then wash or bruise it fine for a poultice, while this is preparing, we wash or bathe the ulcer with the decoction of the root as warm as the patient can bear, we fill the cavity with the liquor, and let it remain till it becomes cool, then we laid on the poultice spread upon gause, with the gause next to the fore, as large as would fill the cavity, then we spread another poultice of

the same or a better cloth large enough to cover the naked or indurated part, and we repeated this dressing twice in 24 hours, the patient drank of a tea made of the root, about a wine glass full at every dressing which at first proved too cathartic, we then mixed the tea with red wine and sweetened it with honey, which rendered it palatable and kept the bowels properly open. This is the method we have pursued and I doubt not it had been known and adopted in an early stage of the disorder it would have been effectual, and there would have been no occasion for the knife or any other means to effect a perfect cure.
N. B. From the first of June to the first of October, the root becomes a stick and yields no juice for a poultice, from the middle of March to the middle of April it is in perfection. If this information shall afford you useful instruction, or be beneficial to others, I shall be happy in the communication.
FROM THE AURORA.
Considerations in favor of our seaport towns, and of the Eastern and Northern States arising out of the purchase of Louisiana.
It has long been obvious to every judicious merchant and commercial politician, that the coasting business of the United States is the most sure and the most valuable branch of our carrying trade, because foreign restrictions cannot affect it. New Orleans may be considered as a modern Alexandria, at the mouth of our American Nile. It is intimately connected with the American Archipelago (the gulf of Mexico) and its neighboring islands and bays, and it must become a vast place of exchange and deposit for foreign goods and for the productions and manufactures of America. The carriage of American and foreign merchandise between our gulf ports and those of the Atlantic states, will appear, in the current year, to be a great and highly valuable branch of our trade. It will immensely and rapidly increase, and it will ultimately become, (in regard to the coasting tonnage it will employ) very far superior to that of any other American port. The cultivated parts of all the West India islands are not, at this moment, equal in acres to the quantity of land we acquire, which is capable of producing West India produce, sugar, coffee, cocoa, ginger, pimento, molasses, cane juice, spirit or rum, cotton, indigo, gums, turmeric, saffron, rhubarb, ginger, probably tea, and in general most of the precious articles of produce, which the West India islands do or can yield, may be raised on a number of tracts of land, within the limits of Louisiana which are equal in size to all the settled plantations of the West Indies, now in actual cultivation for the same articles. There can be no doubt that these Louisiana plantations, many of which have been cleared by the French, by the Spaniards, by the Americans, and by English, Irish, and Scotch people settled there at various times, will be able immediately to produce large quantities of the articles mentioned. These they will sell to Atlantic merchants, and ship owners, who will be able to bring them free of duty and free of war influence, to every port in the Eastern, Northern, and other Atlantic states. The acquisition of half a dozen islands like Porto Rico would not be so greatly and certainly beneficial to our American merchants. The people of those rich Louisiana plantations will be too busy with their molasses, &c. to concern themselves with the catching of fish, the making of spermaceti, liver and fish oils, and candles, ship building, wood cutting and those branches of manufacture, which have arisen and will arise in the Eastern, Northern, and Atlantic ports and countries. Hence our ship-owners, mariners, manufacturers and mechanics will derive great and constant advantages from this new acquisition of territory. It is said that our present government and administration and the republicans generally have no merit from our success in this case, although it is a notorious fact that every Frenchman or Spaniard, who has conferred with the friends of the republican cause, in and out of office, has been uniformly led to see the weight and force of the numerous and solid arguments, which were opposed to any foreign colonization there. While some federalists were exciting all the public passions against France and Spain, an account of the alleged mischiefs those nations were to do us on the Mississippi, the friends of our government, and no doubt the proper persons in the government itself, were using those facts to convince every considerate Frenchman and Spaniard, that they ought to yield the country about the Mississippi to the United States. The official correspondence will prove, as we believe, its early, zealous, and unceasing endeavors to acquire every thing that could be acquired in that quarter. For the present we shall leave to our readers the serious contemplation of the vast advantages, which will be derived to our ship-owners, mariners, merchants, fishermen, manufacturers and mechanics, from their supplying and transporting to our ports in Louisiana all the articles which are but out of the West India islands by
foreign acts of parliament, arrests or acts of council, proclamations, and the great benefits of receiving from thence all those articles which we are not allowed to bring away from the islands and colonies of the European nations.
COLUMBUS.
FROM THE ANNAPOLIS GAZETTE.
Monday the 4th of July, the 27th anniversary of American independence, was uttered in by three salutes at sunrise, by a detachment of the artillery company under the command of captain John Muir, at 10 o'clock the artillery and volunteer corps formed on the parade in front of the state house; at half after 10 they proceeded to the college green, where under the command of captain Richard Harwood, of the volunteer corps, they performed their military movements with a precision and dexterity highly commendable. At half past eleven the music gave the signals of the approach of his excellency John F. Mercer, governor. The two companies were then reviewed by his excellency in presence of a large concourse of spectators. After the completion of the ceremonies attendant on the review, his excellency addressed them in substance as follows:
My fellow citizens, It being intimated to me since I came on the ground that it would not be unacceptable should I address a few words to you on the occasion; to that end I therefore solicit your attention for a few moments. For what purpose my fellow citizens, did you unite in this laudable association, and what were the motives that prompted you to it? 'Twas by proper organization to perfect yourselves in military tactics, to preserve yourselves from the disorder attendant on sudden alarms, and to inspire you with a confidence resulting from a conviction of the truth of this salutary maxim, that without order and experience your forces could never be properly concentrated, and that blind force when opposed by methodical and properly directed resistance, is feeble and inefficient. I say, fellow citizens, 'twas a love of country and a proper sense of danger. The time has been when your hearts intimidated by a consciousness of inexperience have been feelingly susceptible of the most considerable alarms, and you have been called forth from your beds to oppose ideal attacks with the embarrassing attendants, consternation and inexperience. But that time passed away. I see displayed in your movements this day all the knowledge, regularity, and coolness of action that could possibly be expected from gentlemen, who are, in the strictest meaning of the terms, citizens, soldiers, not tied down by any restriction on a sense of duty to yourselves and your country.
Fellow citizens, without having recourse to panegyric or descending to the cold dissembling language of compliment, I here solemnly declare you to be in my opinion the best organized militia my eyes ever beheld. I will not say you equal regular troops, but I can declare (and I speak the language of my heart) that I would as soon be called to the field of battle with you, as any body of men the far-famed military schools of Europe can boast of. The President of the United States has said that there should not exist a standing army in a republic, we may go farther and say that a republic cannot exist where a standing army is its sole protection from tumults from within, or invasions from abroad. But if the government of the United States should ever think it expedient to establish a standing army, 'twill be then more especially incumbent on us as citizens to organize ourselves to oppose with success, and meet on equal ground, this very standing army, should it unhappily be converted into an instrument of oppression in the hands of ambitious despots.
The discords of Europe have again lighted up the torch of war, and we have every reason to believe that the conflict will be vigorous and determined. We, under the auspices of Divine Providence, have happily as yet stood aloof from European contests, but let us not lull ourselves into a little security by a reflection on the prosperity of the past; let us be prepared for the worst; let us see that we deserve the liberty and peace we now enjoy by putting ourselves in a situation to preclude any possible interruption of them. And now permit me, fellow citizens, to return you my most unfeigned thanks for the politeness, deference and attention you have this day shown me, and though I may never again have the honor of meeting you in the capacity I now do, yet believe me, I shall ever meet you as a brother and a friend.
At the conclusion of the speech the volunteers and artillery gave three cheers, which were returned by as many from the spectators. The two companies then formed in order and returned to the state house parade, where after a few evolutions performed with masterly execution they were dismissed.
At 3 o'clock the two companies with a number of citizens and strangers partook of a dinner on the college green under awnings prepared for the occasion, the governor presiding. Several appropriate toasts were drunk, and several
songs sung suited to the occasion. The evening was concluded at the Theatre where the tragedy of Bunker Hill was performed to a crowded audience.
READING, July 2.
On Wednesday, the 29th ult. a human skeleton was found by the stone quarriers for the Schuylkill Bridge at this place, about one half a mile above Mr. Seitzinger's ferry, on the west side of the river. The workmen employed there, in removing a considerable quantity of stones, discovered the skeleton in a kind of a cave—the stones covering it were of a size which one person could remove, so as to create suspicion that they were used for the purpose of concealing that body. The place is remarkable for its broken appearance, by the side of a very large rock about twenty paces from the water; a projection apparently forming a place like a cave, in which were observed a larger heap of stones, than might be supposed to have accidentally been thrown together, and of course attracted the attention of those near it. After removing them, the knowledge of some person having been secreted there was the first brought to light.
It is somewhat remarkable that bones of different species have been there found together. A gentleman of the faculty being sent for, found the one kind of them to be of the canine species, by which circumstance one might very naturally conclude, that a dog was hidden there along with some human body.
No opinion can be given as to the length of time they were lain there as the decay of bones depend altogether upon the age thereof, the place and manner of interment. Probably after the removal of the rubbish, some metallic substance may be dug up, such as are commonly annexed to apparel, that may lead to a more circumstantial description of this singular detection.
THE SUBMERSION OF SWALLOWS. This singular and novel fact in natural history was observed the two last seasons in New-York, when it was supposed to be a circumstance reflecting those birds which had never been sufficiently authenticated to the public. On examining the subject we find that swallows are by no means birds of passage, as they have never been observed on their flight or return between the warm and cold climates of our country at the proper seasons. But they have been seen to collect in large numbers on the borders of rivers and ponds, and on a certain day to disappear altogether. They have also been witnessed in the act of diving into the water by various spectators. They plunge to the bottom and bury themselves in mud, in which they lie in a torpid state till called from their abodes by the reviving warmth of the ensuing spring. In draining ponds in that season they have been enveloped in lumps of mud, and totally inanimate until placed before a slow fire, when they gradually extricate themselves from their abodes and fly about the room. Though they assemble together for the purpose of entering their winter's residence, it does not appear that they have any fixed period or rule for their resuscitation. Their time for immersion is from the 15th to the 20th of August, and they may be known by the numbers which will be collected on the occasion; but the time of their return is not so particularly determined.
(Bee.)
EARL OF FIFE.
The following remarkable speech delivered in the British house of lords, in the beginning of the year 1801, by a very independent and public spirited nobleman, will not be deemed unseasonable at this interesting epocha; as it shews the opinion of influential men in that government on the folly of continental alliances and secret expeditions, and the mode in which the war they are at present engaged in, will probably be conducted. This speech, says the Editor of "Public Characters for 1801," occasioned no "inconsiderable sensation."
"I do very seldom trouble your lordships, and certainly shall not take up much of your time at present. I had no intention when I came into the house of offering myself to your lordships. I could not feel myself at ease, however, if I did not fulfil my duty in laying my sentiments before you.
"I should rather incline, if 'the motion for an enquiry' was not now made, but even if it should at present be brought forward, thinking as I do, I must decidedly give my opinion for it. I have no desire to give offence to his majesty's ministers, nor to pay court to those that oppose them. Nothing could be more improper at present than to debate whether the war was just or unjust, necessary or not necessary; but I can most positively declare that no war was ever worse conducted. My lords, I have read all the history of this country; I have seen and been intimate with all the different parties, from the death of Pelham to the present hour. In this horrid war our blood and treasure have been spent in the extravagant folly of secret expeditions, grievous and heavy taxes have been laid on the table, and wasted in expensive embassies, and in subsisting proud, treacherous and useless foreign princes, who would have acted much better for themselves had you saved your money, and taken no concern with them. I do not condole with you on your present unfortunate situation in having no such friends; I only with you had been in that situation in the beginning of the war. The noble lord who presides at the admiralty, in his speech, has with much ability done justice to the navy. I sincerely wish our ill-spent money had been laid out on our fleets.
"All those, my lords, that ever heard me speak, or ever read a letter from me on the subject, will do me the justice to say, that my sentiments have all along been the same; and that this has hung upon my mind from the day the first battalion of the guards marched from the parade for Holland.
"I lament the present scarcity. But great as our demerits are, it comes not from the Almighty, but from the effects of this ill-conducted war, which I am ready to prove whenever this question is brought forward.
"What have we gained by our boasted conquests? If a proper regulation for commerce was made, I wish they were all sold, and the money arising laid out to pay the national debt, and to relieve the nation of those oppressive taxes which bear hard on rich and poor, on their income, their industry, and, what is worse, their liberty; and till some of those are repealed, this nation cannot be called free."
WASHINGTON CITY
MONDAY, JULY 25.
By a gentleman who came in the stage last night from Frederickburg, we learn that James Thompson Callender was drowned a few mornings since, either by accident or design. He was in the constant practice of bathing every morning.
Alex. Adver.
Capt. Cutcliff, arrived at Norfolk from Gibraltar, was informed by the American Consul there that he had recent accounts from Tripoli, stating that 7 sail of Tripolitan cruizers were ready for sea; and that one (a sloop) had actually sailed.
Andrew Elliot, Robert Patterson, and Benjamin Henry Latrobe, Esqrs. have been appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania, Commissioners on the part of that state, to join and co-operate with Commissioners appointed, or to be appointed, on the part of the states of Delaware and Maryland, to examine and lay down the nearest and best route for cutting a Canal, to unite the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays.
A letter from St. Thomas' dated June 25th, to a commercial house of New-York, cautions strongly against risking property to that island without insurance, "as war is declared and the French have orders to capture Danish vessels." The following are the prices current of that island: Superfine flour 12 a 14 dolls. p. bbl. Rye 3 a 4 do do. Indian meal 3 a 4 do do. Pilot Bread 6 a 7 per bbl. Middling do. 4 a 5 do. Ship do. 3 a 4 do. Beef 14 a 16 do. Pork 19 a 20 do. Tobacco 10 a 12 per cwt. Sugar 7 a 8 do do. Coffee 14 a 16 do do. Fufic 24 a 26 per ton. Lignumvitae 22 do do. Rum 25 cents per gal. Candles 35 do per lb. Butter & Lard 12 do. Soap 10 do. Codfish 7 a 8 a quintal.
We understand by the late accounts from China, that a dreadful action was fought near Hae, in December last, between the Imperial troops and the army of the Tontunces, which terminated in the total defeat of the latter; 12,000 of the Insurgents are stated to have been killed, and many were driven into the river and drowned. Previous to this decisive engagement, the Emperor ordered 200 rowing gallies, and 800 gun boats to intercept the vessels belonging to the insurgents, and the day before the action the Emperor saw the whole of their armament in a blaze of fire, consisting of 200 gun-boats and fifty gallies. The enemy covered an extent of six miles. The emperor, after this brilliant action, determined to march to Tenquin, with three thousand men, in order to be publicly crowned, and at the same time he issued a general amnesty to all those who should surrender. The object of the rebels was to have seized the King and Queen, and this they had nearly accomplished, by the means of one of the chief Mandarins which attended at the emperor's court: the conspiracy having been found out, this Mandarin, a man of letters, named Ong Thong Thew, was instantly beheaded, with eighty-four others. In the above action the emperor fought himself, sword in hand.
NEW-YORK, July 19.
A letter from St. Pierre's Martinique of the 30th June, received by the brig Puche, mentions that all British merchants were ordered to leave that island immediately. This letter does not say a word about the English cutting vessels out of St. Pierre's but observes that all the French ships are gone to Fort Royal. The news of 32 sail of French vessels having been cut out of St. Pierre's, as mentioned in some of the morning prints, was, we are informed, stated on the authority of the mate of the sloop Sally, from Antigua.
Capt. McCobb, of the brig Enterprise, from Jamaica came up to town yesterday, and informs that a few days before he failed a valuable French ship arrived there, prize to one of the British ships of war. A discovery had been made of a plot to burn Port Royal by the negroes, and also 40 to 50 coffins were found full of loaded muskets—about 60 of the negroes connected in it had been apprehended, and a number of them to be executed, and the remainder were in confinement for the purpose of hanging about or ten a week till the whole had paid the forfeit of their villainy.
BALTIMORE, July 21.
Capt. Haynes from Cape Francois informs us that the Cape was besieged on the land side, by the brigands within a mile of the town, and blockaded by four seventy four gun ships, a frigate, brig and sloop. It was supposed they would surrender the Cape to the British in a few days, as there was not more than fifteen days provisions in it. General Rochambeau had established his head-quarters there. The Mole and Port a Prince was so closely hemmed in by the brigands, that the inhabitants could not go half a mile out without being murdered.
The war is carried on between the French and brigands with every species of barbarity their savage minds can invent; when the brigands take a prisoner they put him between two planks and fasten him with cords so that he cannot move, and then take a cross cut saw and saw him nearly asunder in different places so as to terminate his existence in the most barbarous manner—and the French in their turn when they take prisoners tie them neck and heels, and throw them into a place where they have a parcel of half starved bloodhounds to be torn to pieces by them.
A letter received at Peck's coffee-house, dated Cape Francois, July first, 1803, says,
"Every thing remains tranquil here. No appearances of hostilities commencing on this quarter of the island. General Rochambeau has returned to this port and makes it the seat of government. Every thing wears a more favorable appearance, and trade revives. The American brig Success, capt. Novac, arrived here on the 26th June from the Havana, with 340 bloodhounds, and the Brigands who have been taken have been given to them, whom they instantly devoured. Troops daily arrive; but the fever cuts them off beyond all description. There are at present four seventy fours, one 64, and four frigates here, which are making preparations to depart for France, having received orders to repair there without delay. A number of Brigand barges are crowding in and about the different parts of the island. Jeremie has been closely besieged. Four French Schooners arrived here from thence full of inhabitants (women and children) but an arrival last night brings the intelligence that the Brigands were defeated with loss."
Norfolk, July 16.
Captain Flynn, who arrived here yesterday in 12 days from Antigua, informs, that on the morning of his departure from that place, news of the capture of the island of Tobago was received; the information relied on, and deemed authentic.
By three French gentlemen who arrived in town from Martinique, and who have brought dispatches for M. Pichon, the French minister, we are favored with the following particulars:
That a short time previous to their sailing from Martinique (which was on the 4th instant) a French transport ship of 14 guns arrived there after a very short passage, and brought accounts that the French troops in Holland, under the command of general Maffeu, had been ordered by the French government to take possession of the city of Hamburg, which was effected, the shipping and other British property was seized and confiscated. It was also understood that an army had been ordered to march into Portugal.
There has been several captures of English vessels made by the French, which have been sent into Martinique and Guadalupe, particularly a government Schooner of 16 guns, captured off Martinique by the Curieux Corvette, of 18 guns, and sent into St. Pierre's. Martinique is blockaded by two ships of the line, two frigates and a sloop of war. Admiral Joyeuse, governor of Martinique, had issued 22 letters of marque previous to their leaving the island. They mention the capture of St. Lucia, and state that the English lost 150

killed and wounded, and the French 125 — the garrison of St Lucia consisted of 400, and the English forces employed of 4000 men — immediately after the capture, the squadron divided into separate divisions, and left the island.
The following proclamation has been received through the same source.
In the name of the French Republic.
PROCLAMATION.
Augustus E. Nouf, general of division, inspector general of the French infantry, captain general of Guadalupe and its dependencies,
To the Inhabitants of Guadalupe, and to the Army.
CITIZENS,
The English government will have war!
In vain the father of Frenchmen, the immortal Bonaparte, has exhausted before it every proceeding, every means which could insure to France the enjoyment of that tranquility, of which she has hardly tasted the first fruits. Every sacrifice has been made to obtain that end — but that implacable enemy of Frenchmen, has not been satisfied with the insatiable advantages which it has obtained by a peace, which it alone ought not to have enjoyed. It is not against France alone it directs its attacks but against the whole world. Its ambition embraces all, from the Indian shores to the mouth of the Oronoque, from the Nile to the Tagus, it pretends to exercise its tyranny: in the extravagance of its ideas, it believes that on it the empire of the seas is devolved. Among the powers which have supported the destructive war, which has rent the continent, which of them has been enriched by the spoils of the other? Is it not England?
Inhabitants of Guadalupe, who have already so victoriously fought her soldiers — You brave warriors who have seen the phantoms fly before you in the fields of Hondschoote, on the coasts of Flanders and Holland; prepare yourselves to encounter that enemy who, forgetful of honor and the rights of nations, cowardly takes your defenceless shipping, sailing under the faith of treaties. You are now at war with the subjects of that perfidious government! Remember Quiberon, the camp of St. John, and the horrible attempt, of the 3d of Nivose.
Soon as the hero of France re-establishes the liberty of the seas, soon will he prescribe just limits to the inordinate ambition of that government, alike the perturbator of his country and of the world.
The colony of Guadalupe and its dependencies, is placed in a state of siege.
Done at Bissaterre, Guadalupe, the 5th of Messidor, 11th year of the French republic.
(Signed) ERNOUF.
BRIDGETOWN, (Bar.) June 11.
The anxious interval between our last publication, in which we had looked for something important and decisive from England, has not passed without some interest, but has been marked by such strong measures as show the vigilance and activity of the naval department on our station. On Wednesday night his majesty's ship Grane , captain Maxwell, brought into Carlisle bay the French transport L'Adelaide , 29 days from Rochelle, bound to Martinique, with troops. The principal officer is lieutenant colonel Peitavy, chef de 2d battalion de la 107 demi-brigade; and there is an adjutant major, 22 other officers, and 329 men on board. Also a French barque L'Alerte , commanded by M. Le Jeune, a lieutenant de Vaisseau, with 6000 barrels of powder, 18 24 pounders and shot and shells from L'Orient, 42 days bound to Martinique. The above ships are at anchor off Charles Fort, with sails unbent and rudders unshipped.
Thursday evening intelligence was received from St. Vincent, of a French brig with one hundred troops on board bound to Tobago, having been carried into that port by his majesty's sloop Hornet , captain Hunt.
Every attention has been paid to the comfort and convenience of the French officers and soldiers of the two ships brought in here. The chef de battalion, Peitavy, and the adjutant major, have quarters allotted to them in Bridgetown — the other officers, in certain proportions, are permitted to come on shore on parole, subject to proper restrictions.
The sick have been conducted to the general hospital at St. Ann's, and they gratefully acknowledged the humane kindness and attention which has been shown to them by Dr. Burke, and other gentlemen of the medical staff.
The chief of battalion and major dined with the commander of the forces on Thursday, and with lord Seaforth on the following day.
The private ship Triton , hired for the purpose, has been dispatched to England by the commander in chief, in consequence of the detention of these vessels, and lieutenant colonel Murray and a naval officer failed in her.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A Refutation of the Charges against the present Administration, that their Views and Measures are hostile to the Eastern States.
No. VIII.
PEACE AND WAR.
The people of New-England are the friends of peace. — So are the present administration.
When I assert that the people of New-England are the friends of peace, I pay no regard to the ravings of party, which exhibit them in a far different character. Party opposes, with indiscriminate violence, all that it does not itself devise. Hence the opposition to the present administration is not so full of what measures to attack, as to make a proper choice of means. It is evident to the most superficial observation that, either from deliberate resolution, or from ungovernable resentment, it has been determined to oppose, every man and every measure of the administration. Considering, perhaps, human affairs as a lottery, it is hoped that by constantly turning the wheel and constantly drawing, a prize worthy of the highest ambition will at last turn up.
It is to this tested hostility of the leaders of opposition that we can alone ascribe the late ravings for war; for with justice they cannot be called by a milder name. They were not the friends of war because it would benefit their country, but because it might benefit themselves. In their conduct, therefore, on this occasion, they did not act as representatives of the people, but of their own interests and passions. Those interests and passions were in direct hostility to the interests of their constituents. — This must ever be the case when the public men of this country wage war without the most imperious necessity for it.
The sentiment of the nation is so unequivocally in favor of peace, arising from a deep and lively conviction of its importance, that it seems almost an act of supererogation to advance arguments to confirm it. Still, whenever, a contrary opinion is avowed, it may not be altogether unprofitable to combat it. In the first place, it may be observed that it is the interest of this whole nation to preserve peace. She has more to lose by war than any other nation that exists. She has the only pure liberty that can be found on the face of the earth; she has a constitution more happily fitted to protect liberty and insure happiness, than any that has ever been devised; she has laws impartial and beneficent; she has resources, for the industry of man to draw upon, boundless and productive. All these constituents of present felicity, and promises of future greatness would be, to say no more, endangered by war.
In all these blessings New-England liberally participates. There are other benefits derivable from peace, and a prosperity resulting from war, in which the world have more than her share.
First. — New-England is more of a commercial and manufacturing people than the Southern states, whose chief occupation is agriculture. The former are always more endangered by war than the latter; for this reason: — they are more easily assailable, and their concentrated wealth more richly reward of victory. Every thing connected with trade and manufactures are destructible; the earth, the basis of agriculture, is indestructible. Hence the desolation of war may distress an agricultural people, but cannot destroy them.
Secondly. — In case of a European war our commerce would be checked; and with its diminution would fall the amount of taxes derived from import. In no country on earth, perhaps, are warlike measures more expensive than in this. While, therefore, our present sources of taxation declined, the necessity for additional taxes would rise. We have found, from our experience, that three thousand men, even under a peace establishment, have cost alone one million of dollars annually. This expense would be nearly doubled during a state of war, from the increased dearness of clothing and all other supplies, from the demand for warlike instruments, from the waste of the army and necessity of constantly replacing those who fall, and from the expenses of motion & transportation. Thirty thousand men would be a small army in a state of actual raging war; the expense of which would be, therefore, twenty millions.
The effect inevitably would be the recurrence to new sources of taxation; to a land tax, to excises, to a poll tax, and to various others of a like description.
In the delapidated state of her manufactures and commerce, these taxes would be most oppressive to New-England. The means of meeting them being taken away, how would they be paid? Let the insurrection of slaves answer the question.
Thirdly. — What would become of the public debt? It is to be hoped that in every political vicissitude the national engagements with the public creditors will be faithfully observed. But it is to be presumed that, with the only alternative of suspending their payment, or being
driven into insurrection or making under the force of an enemy, there would be much hesitation? Is it not, at any rate, to be feared that the interest would, for a season, cease to be paid? This would be a deep wound inflicted on the interests of New-England.
This statement, which might easily, be extended, proves that while the general interests of the whole union recommend peace, the peculiar interests of New-England still further enforce it. They, indeed, have nothing to gain by war, while almost every thing that is precious to them may be lost by it.
How deeply ought these convictions to impress them with the propriety of discountenancing those sentiments which dictated entirely by personal motives, tend to hazard all that Americans hold dear by imitating the false policy and unjust measures of European nations; and how deeply ought they to impress the duty of supporting those, whose object is uninterrupted peace, and its constant attendant in a free nation, prosperity?
Are we not, brethren of New-England, a happy people? Does there exist now, or has there ever existed a nation so happy? I appeal not to your pride as Americans, but to your feelings as men! View the situation of all other nations with which you are acquainted, look at the condition of the great body of the people, and say whether you would be willing to exchange your lot for that of the subjects of the most splendid empire of the old world.
All these blessings, which ought to make us a great, a happy, and a united people, would be thrown into the lottery of human events by war. It is true that we are too powerful to be conquered, but are we too virtuous to be corrupted? And war, long persisted in, would corrupt us. It has hitherto in other regions of the world been the grave of human happiness; and it would be its grave here.
They then, who are the friends of peace are the best friends of their country, and of the New-England states in particular.
I will not say that the last administration were the friends of war, and that they wished to avail themselves of its energies to introduce all the blessings of a standing army, a great navy, oppressive taxes, and governments wielded by force. This is foreign from my purpose. That administration has settled its accounts with the nation, and has already atoned, in the general indignation, for its vices and follies. But I will say that those who compose the present administration have, in every vicissitude of affairs, been the sincere friends of peace. I appeal to their sentiments and to their actions. Here again we are able to quote the honest and enlightened ideas of one Chief Magistrate long before the adoption of the present form of government. In his Notes on Virginia, he says,
"Young as we are, and with such a country before us to fill with people and with happiness, we should point in that direction the whole generative force of nature, wasting none of it in efforts of mutual destruction. It should be our endeavor to cultivate the peace and friendship of every nation, even of that which has injured us most, when we shall have carried our point against her. Our interest will be to throw open the doors of commerce, and to knock off all its shackles, giving perfect freedom to all persons for the visit of whatever they may chuse to bring into our ports, and asking the same in theirs. Never was so much false arithmetic employed on any subject, as that which has been employed to persuade nations that it is their interest to go to war. Were the money which it has cost to gain, at the close of a long war, a little town, or a little territory, the right to cut wood here, or to catch fish there, expended in improving what they already possess, in making roads, opening rivers, building ports, improving the arts, and finding employment for their idle poor, it would render them much stronger, much wealthier and happier. This I hope will be our wisdom."
These are the maxims which have guided the present administration in all their measures. By the most scrupulous good faith on their part, they have avoided furnishing just grounds of complaint to any nation, and our external relations afford the best reasons for belief that every unadjusted difference will be soon settled without an appeal to force.
Our diplomatic organs have been diminished, and no entangling treaties formed, those perpetual sources of misunderstanding and war. We stand, as to the whole European world, insulated from their quarrels, and their ambitious views. We disdain to partake in the spoils of fraud and violence. We have learned the value of a monarch's favour, and a statesman's promise. We have learned that the friendship of nations is an empty sound, while their enmity rolls the bell of departed greatness. While therefore we have the spirit to reject the one, we have the wisdom to avoid the other. In one word, we have learned to be neither Frenchmen, nor Englishmen, — but Americans.
PUBLIUS.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
ON DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
In this country, whose inhabitants are chiefly employed in tilling the earth, many of whom live in situations adjacent to long and rapid rivers, which afford an easy export for crops, but at the same time preclude an advantageous barter for the manufactures of countries which take American produce, it must certainly be highly advantageous to establish manufactures of prime necessity, particularly those which can be made on better terms at home than obtained by barter. — Of this description are cotton and linen clothing — (not fine goods) — Cotton and flax are the natural produce of America, and manufactures of them are in some measure pursued, but to great disadvantage, owing to the want of a little machinery — the introduction of such machinery as will enable every village or neighborhood to manufacture its necessary clothing, may be obtained in the following manner.
Suppose that the general government appropriate ten thousand of the dollars that lay idle in the treasury, to purchase machinery for carding and spinning cotton, frames to weave stockings, and fly shuttle looms to weave linens, fustians &c. &c.
Suppose that this machinery &c. is erected in the city of Washington, and conducted by a skillful manufacturer. The situation is advantageous — population is increasing — young people can be had to learn those manufactures — Emigrant manufacturers from Europe would collect there, hearing that their business was established at the seat of government — Such can live cheap there in consequence of the abundant supply of flour &c. which the Potomac furnishes, the fine fisheries adjacent to the city, and the free commonage for pasturing cows &c. — Members of Congress meet annually, and would have an opportunity of knowing the cost of establishments of this nature and the profits yielded — They would have an opportunity of engaging manufacturers to go to their respective states or of sending young persons to be instructed.
Much energy can now be purchased at Philadelphia — and were the establishment of a manufactory at Washington under the auspices of the general government to take place, a collection of emigrant machine makers there, as well as manufacturers would be the probable consequence — So that all parts of the Union where manufactures of cotton and flax are desirable could be supplied with artists and machinery from Washington, thro' the medium of their representatives, who would at the same time be able to form correct estimates of the value of such manufactures to their respective states.
General Post-Office, July 22, 1803.
WHEREAS sundry representations have been made to this Office of losses sustained in the transmission of money by the mail, whereby it appears that depredations may have been committed by some agent of this department. Be it therefore known that by virtue of the powers by law in me vested, I do hereby offer a reward of FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who will give to this office such information as shall produce the conviction and punishment of the perpetrator of any such crime.
GIDEON GRANGER Post Master general.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell a tract of land situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Short Hills in Loudoun county Virginia, bounded partly by Potomac river within two miles of Harper's Ferry and the mouth of Shenandoah. It is of strong good soil, answering perfectly well for Planter of Paris, and contains by patent 2340 acres. It is so well known as a valuable and fine tract of land that a further description is unnecessary to those who incline to purchase will naturally view and examine it. A clear and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judgment, debt, lease, claim or demand whatever against any part, it having been always let to tenants at low annual rents who are raised and removable at will; but the occupying tenants (through favor only) have been permitted to claim from any coming in tenant one half of the deposit money as may be settled between them, for the improvements and good will, the other half going to the landlord. There are at present sixteen or seventeen tenants upon the estate at very low rents. And it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole to parcel it into lesser farms to the resident tenants or others willing to purchase parts of it.
The terms of sale are a portion of one fourth paid down in money, or in approved negotiable paper, and the remainder in one two or three years as may be agreed upon carrying interest from the day of sale. Application may be made personally, or by letter, to the subscriber residing at Warrenton on Potomac river, near to Alexandria, to James M'Whorter near the premises, or to Mr. John Janney merchant in Alexandria.
THOMAS ALWOOD DIGGES. July 15, 1803 taw 32M
NOTICE.
To ordinary keepers and retailers of spirituous liquors — That all licences expire at the meeting of the Court this day.
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AT a meeting of the subscribers to the Theatre now building in the city of Washington, on Wednesday evening July 20th, 1803, convened agreeably to public notice.
Capt. TINGEY, in the chair.
THOMAS HERVEY, Sec.
RESOLVED, By this meeting that they feel highly satisfied with the progress which has been made in the erecting theatre, and that the committee who have been charged with the business, deserve the thanks of the meeting, who upon enquiry find the building has progressed as expeditiously as could have been expected; and any reports which have been made to insure that object are just and highly disapproved by this meeting.
Ordered that the same be published three times in the National intelligencer and a George Town paper.
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Washington City, July 20, 1803.
We the undersigned feel a pleasure in thus expressing our satisfaction of the progress made by our children in the first rudiments of the English language, under the tuition of Mr. Patrick Edwards, as exhibited at a quarterly examination on Monday the 18th inst. and it is justly due to Mr. Edwards, to declare, that their performance fully equalled our most sanguine expectations.
T. W. Gillis, Phileas Coadley, David Shoemaker, Julius Wilson King, Mr. Lytton, Edward Frethy, John Gardner.
The subscribers having been present at a quarterly examination of the pupils of Mr. Patrick Edwards on Monday the 18th inst. were highly gratified at their performance, which equalled our greatest expectations.
Thomas Hervey, George Mitchell, Wm. O'Call.
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THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR.
HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, and Patent water proof Cloth's and Cashmere's, Superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and ease.
New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square.
April 13 1803. tf.
FOR SALE.
On easy payments at the premises,
A tract of land containing 390 acres, situated in Montgomery county, Maryland, and lying on the great road leading from the Federal city to the mouth of Muddybrook, near Mr. William Darnes's, and about seven miles above the court-house — On this tract there are two small settlements; there remains upwards of 200 acres full in wood — A particular description of the quality of the land and the improvements thereon is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase will first view the land, and by applying to Henry Jones on the premises, he will show the same to any person who may be inclined as aforesaid. If this and is not sold at private sale before the 6th of August next, it will then be offered to public sale; one third part of the purchase money must be paid down, the remaining two thirds will be divided into three equal payments, by giving bond with approved security bearing interest from date. The first payment to be made on the first of December 1805, the second payment on the first Dec. 1807, and the third payment on the 1st Dec. 1809. If punctually paid at the stipulated times no interest will be required; and on the last payment being made a title will be given to the purchaser, possession will be given on the 1st of December next.
DEN. W. JONES, and HENRY JONES. May 13. 1803. 1w6A.
FIRST LEGION.
ATTENTION!
AT a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, intituled, "An act more effectually to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the following be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. A DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BREECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, WHITE PANTS, WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HAT: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court.
WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. B. C.
Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non-commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, shall appear while on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be determined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Brigadier General; provided the expense of the same, additional to that of usual, ordinary, and cheap clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such non-commissioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniform shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto shall have been published in some newspaper within the legionary district, and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court of enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip himself.

WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway servant, on the 6th inst. JOHN PHILIP WORM, a German, about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, light complexion, red hair, grey eyes, has on a blue cloth coat and pantaloons, striped cotton jacket with fleeces, and an old wool hat; he is a baker by trade, and says he belongs to Messrs. Blair and Volkman, living in Lombard street, Philadelphia. If his master or masters do not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law.
James Wilson, Sheriff. June 20. 1awtf
NOTICE. WAS committed to my custody as a runaway on the 5th inst. a negro boy, who calls himself Jonathan, and says he belongs to a certain William Hulse, near Battle-town Virginia. He is about 15 years of age, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a fallen down look and a flammerying in his speech. His clothing is an old linen shirt, spotted cloth duffet and White cloth overalls, as also an old wool hat much worn.
LAURENCE BRUNGLE. Sheriff, Frederick County. July 18, 1803. 1awtf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 24th of June last, near the Eastern Branch Ferry, City of Washington, a Negro man named ABRAHAM, but being an artful fellow, I expect he will change his name, and pass for a free man. He is about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well made. He is rather of a yellow complexion; his wool is very short, and a scar on one side of his head near the top; he speaks very quick, and it mimes in his speech. He was formerly the property of D. G. Blair of Calvert county. I have some reason to believe he has made for that place, or otherwise for Baltimore. He had no clothing with him but what he had on, which was Osnaburg trowsers, an old shirt, a grey short coat. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me, shall receive the above reward.
LEWIN TALBOTT. July 11, 1803. 1awtf
CITY AUCTION ROOM. GEORGE QUINN informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened an auction room on F street, between the President's house and the bank, where he means to sell on commission at public and private sale all kinds of groceries and dry goods. Those who favor him with their goods may rely on his attention and punctuality. Days of sale are Wednesdays and Saturdays, 4 o'clock P. M.
G. QUINN. July 20. 3taw
TO LET. On the petition of Jackson Douglass an inferior court confined in 1801 in the county of Calvert on the trial of an indictment against him for the larceny of a horse, it is ordered that notice of his application be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist three times before the 28th July, 1803, requiring the attendance of the creditors of the said Jackson Douglass at the court-house of the said county in the Capitol on that day at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at which time and place the oath prescribed by the aforesaid act will be administered to the said Jackson Douglass and creditors appointed. By order of William Cranch, esq. assistant judge of the said district.
URIAH FORREST, Clerk. July 20. 1aw 3t.
District of Columbia, Washington County, July 18th 1803. Brought before me by Theophilus Hughes, a jury, trespassing, bay horse, about 12 and an half hands high, appears to be 13 or 14 years old, has a small star of white in his forehead, very hard to be taken when out of hand, up to 20 miles, and sometimes to kick up behind when first mounted to ride, came to Mr. Zach. Kerrys plantation near the city of Washington, where the said Hugh is over there some time last December, and has been there ever since. The owner is requested to come prove property & pay costs.
ASAHAM BOYD. July 20. 3t.
TO LET. And be entered upon immediately, three well finished BRICK HOUSES, NEARLY opposite Morris's Tavern, in Newell street very near Pennsylvania Avenue, built for the WASHINGTON BUILDING COMPANY. The Houses will be rented on very reasonable terms. Apply to THOMAS CARPENTER near the President's Square. 1awtf Dec. 18.
CONVEYANCER'S OFFICE. George's county Maryland, on the second day July, a Black fellow by the name of JACK, about twenty two years of age, five feet six inches high, has a scar on his left cheek near his eye, and some grey hairs on his head; his clothing is an Osnaburg shirt and trowsers—Lays he was sold not long since by Joseph Griffiths of Calvert county Maryland, to a person living in one of the southern states, from whom he made his escape. His owner is requested to release him from jail, or he will be sold for his prison fees as the law directs.
THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff. Prince George county, Maryland. July 12, 1803. 1aw 2m
Conveyancer's Office. THOMAS HERTY,
Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES OF LAND, and every other species of DEED OR INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, titles investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell. N. B. Hert's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 2 vol. and Hert's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office. City of Washington, April 1st 1803. 1awtf
TO BE RENTED. And entered upon in a few weeks, A CONVENIENT HOUSE for the accommodation of a numerous family, at a moderate rent on North G. street, near the Executive Offices—There are four Rooms with a fire-place in each; besides four Bed-Chambers—The Kitchen is in a two-story back building connected with the dwelling house by a piazza fair-cale—in the kitchen an oven, &c—the cellar is dry—the tenant will have the use of a dry well for the preservation of meat—the garden ground, which is paved in, extends the depth of the lot 183 by 33 1/3—Apply to Ezl. King who lives adjoining the premises. June 20. 1awtf
FOR SALE OR RENT. A very handsome & commodious dwelling house and lot, situated at the corner of Gay and Congress streets in George town. The lot has a front of 180 feet; and there are on it a good stable, carriage-house, smoke-house, and dairy. This property is at present in the occupation of Walter Smith, Esq. to whom application may be made. I will also sell or rent a very comfortable two story dwelling house, together with some other small buildings, on lot No. 2, square 289 in the city of Washington, a few doors east of the bank—application may be made to me by letter at this place, or to Mr. Bould, adjoining the premises. Also for sale a very valuable tract of land about 7 miles from George-town, in Montgomery county, on the river road. This tract contains upwards of 200 acres, the greater part of which is covered with wood and valuable timber; and there is already made near 30 acres of timothy meadow, and nearly as much more may be made: it is within a mile of the navigation of the Potomac river, which affords an easy conveyance for wood, hay, &c to market. Its contiguity to the seat of government renders it an object worthy the attention of any one disposed to purchase.
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 8th inst. a negro man, who calls himself EDWARD JACKSON, he is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, stout and well made, has lost the greater part of his left ear, has a scar on his breast, and one on each hand over his thumbs, has on a white kersey jacket, blue cloth trowsers, and Osnaburg shirt; he says he is free and came last from New Orleans. If he is not released, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff. June 20. 1awtf
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 19th inst. a negro man named JACOB, who is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout & well made; has a scar under his right cheek, about an inch long; has on a short green coatee with red cape, blue waistcoat, Ruff, sheeting trowsers, and snibburgh shirt, mixed grey worsted stockings, and half worn shoes and wool hat—He says he belongs to Mr. Robert Hodgson, of the state of Georgia. If the owner of said negro does not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. April 21. 1awtf
TO LET. The Subscriber will let for one or more years, the house and lot on which he now lives, in F. street nearly opposite the Bank. The house contains seven rooms and a kitchen. On the lot there is a garden 10, a high state of cultivation, and an excellent well of water. The terms will be moderate and possession will be given on the first day of October next. A store has been kept in this house for a number of years; and from its situation, it is well worth the attention of a merchant or a mechanic. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. MARY SWEENEY. City of Washington, June 15. 1awtf
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 15th inst. a bright mulatto man, who calls himself ELICK, he is about 27 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, is thin and spare made, has a scar on his right wrist, about the size of a copper; has on a brown mixed cloth coat, with green velvet cape; black caltimere vest, light colored caltimere pantaloons; fine Holland shirt and a half worn hat. He says he belongs to Mr. John Harris Updegraff, living in Alex. county, near Holmes' Hill, in the state of Virginia. If the owner does not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees, according to law. JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. July 4th. 1awtf
Columbian Library. At a meeting of the Shareholders of the Columbian Library on Saturday last, Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Mourie, Thomas Turner, John Craven, Francis Lowndes, Jun. and Adam Kieg, were chosen directors for the ensuing year. Resolved, That the price of shares to new subscribers be hereafter, at the rate of 15 dollars a share—and that all shares heretofore subscribed for, and on which there are arrearages due prior to the 1st day of January last, be forfeited, unless the said arrearages be paid on or before the first day of August next—and it is hereby declared to be the duty of the Librarian to consider and enter as forfeited, all the aforesaid shares on which the arrearages shall not be paid as aforesaid. Resolved also, that the annual payment be two dollars for the present year. Extract from the minutes. DAVID WILEY, Sec'y. It may be worthy of notice that all who have ever held shares in the Library, and have not transferred them, will still be entitled to them, upon paying off the arrearages, as above; that a considerable number of new books have been provided within the last year; that the support and encouragement of the institution may be both honorable and useful that the Library is kept open for the delivery and return of books every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from 3 o'clock till sundown—that every share is entitled to two books at one time, and may keep them out fourteen days—that other persons may have equal access to the books with the Shareholders, on paying, in advance, for one year, four dollars; for one quarter of a year, one and an half dollars; and for one month, half a dollar, giving competent security for the return of the books. The Books are kept in an apartment of the Columbian Academy. George-Town, April 1. cogt 1awtf
ELISHA RIGGS, Has just received from Philadelphia A large supply of Seasonable Goods, viz. EMBOSSSED and Coloured Muslins, Very fine Mouselin de laine, Spangled Tiffey and Bilk Fans, Silk Cotton and Rad. Hosiery, Very fine Cambric and long lawn, Cotton Counterpans and Dimities, Striped Silk for Coats, Fancy Waistcoats and Janes, 9-8 and 7-8 Buff and Silk Chintzes, London Cloths and Cashmers, Nankeens, Fuliens and Checks, White and Buff Cord for Uniform, Silver Lace and Blue Plumes, Irish and German Sheetings, Bed Prints and Tickings, Men's light Beaver Hats, Diaper Table Cloths. ALSO, Cheap Irish Linens, And many other articles which being bought at the best market, & will be sold very low for Cash. George Town, June 15, M & Faw Faw
Boarding & Day Schools. PRESIDENT'S SQUARE. J. GARDINER instructs Youth in Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Writing, and English Grammar. MRS. GARDINER teaches Needle-Work, Tambouring, &c. Young Ladies who desire to do so, can divide their time between the two schools. Boys from the country accommodated with Board and Lodging on reasonable terms. June 1. 2mo
ELISHA RIGGS, Has just received from Philadelphia A large supply of Seasonable Goods, viz. EMBOSSSED and Coloured Muslins, Very fine Mouselin de laine, Spangled Tiffey and Bilk Fans, Silk Cotton and Rad. Hosiery, Very fine Cambric and long lawn, Cotton Counterpans and Dimities, Striped Silk for Coats, Fancy Waistcoats and Janes, 9-8 and 7-8 Buff and Silk Chintzes, London Cloths and Cashmers, Nankeens, Fuliens and Checks, White and Buff Cord for Uniform, Silver Lace and Blue Plumes, Irish and German Sheetings, Bed Prints and Tickings, Men's light Beaver Hats, Diaper Table Cloths. ALSO, Cheap Irish Linens, And many other articles which being bought at the best market, & will be sold very low for Cash. George Town, June 15, M & Faw Faw
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 8th inst. a negro man, who calls himself EDWARD JACKSON, he is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, stout and well made, has lost the greater part of his left ear, has a scar on his breast, and one on each hand over his thumbs, has on a white kersey jacket, blue cloth trowsers, and Osnaburg shirt; he says he is free and came last from New Orleans. If he is not released, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff. June 20. 1awtf
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 19th inst. a negro man named JACOB, who is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout & well made; has a scar under his right cheek, about an inch long; has on a short green coatee with red cape, blue waistcoat, Ruff, sheeting trowsers, and snibburgh shirt, mixed grey worsted stockings, and half worn shoes and wool hat—He says he belongs to Mr. Robert Hodgson, of the state of Georgia. If the owner of said negro does not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees according to law. JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. April 21. 1awtf
TO LET. The Subscriber will let for one or more years, the house and lot on which he now lives, in F. street nearly opposite the Bank. The house contains seven rooms and a kitchen. On the lot there is a garden 10, a high state of cultivation, and an excellent well of water. The terms will be moderate and possession will be given on the first day of October next. A store has been kept in this house for a number of years; and from its situation, it is well worth the attention of a merchant or a mechanic. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. MARY SWEENEY. City of Washington, June 15. 1awtf
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county, as a runaway, on the 15th inst. a bright mulatto man, who calls himself ELICK, he is about 27 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, is thin and spare made, has a scar on his right wrist, about the size of a copper; has on a brown mixed cloth coat, with green velvet cape; black caltimere vest, light colored caltimere pantaloons; fine Holland shirt and a half worn hat. He says he belongs to Mr. John Harris Updegraff, living in Alex. county, near Holmes' Hill, in the state of Virginia. If the owner does not release him, he will be sold for his jail fees, according to law. JAMES WILSON, Sheriff. July 4th. 1awtf
Columbian Library. At a meeting of the Shareholders of the Columbian Library on Saturday last, Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Mourie, Thomas Turner, John Craven, Francis Lowndes, Jun. and Adam Kieg, were chosen directors for the ensuing year. Resolved, That the price of shares to new subscribers be hereafter, at the rate of 15 dollars a share—and that all shares heretofore subscribed for, and on which there are arrearages due prior to the 1st day of January last, be forfeited, unless the said arrearages be paid on or before the first day of August next—and it is hereby declared to be the duty of the Librarian to consider and enter as forfeited, all the aforesaid shares on which the arrearages shall not be paid as aforesaid. Resolved also, that the annual payment be two dollars for the present year. Extract from the minutes. DAVID WILEY, Sec'y. It may be worthy of notice that all who have ever held shares in the Library, and have not transferred them, will still be entitled to them, upon paying off the arrearages, as above; that a considerable number of new books have been provided within the last year; that the support and encouragement of the institution may be both honorable and useful that the Library is kept open for the delivery and return of books every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from 3 o'clock till sundown—that every share is entitled to two books at one time, and may keep them out fourteen days—that other persons may have equal access to the books with the Shareholders, on paying, in advance, for one year, four dollars; for one quarter of a year, one and an half dollars; and for one month, half a dollar, giving competent security for the return of the books. The Books are kept in an apartment of the Columbian Academy. George-Town, April 1. cogt 1awtf
ON Monday the 29th day of August next, at the town of Sharpsburgh in Washington county Maryland, will commence the sale of several thousand acres of valuable land lying in Washington and Frederick Counties, a great part of this land is excellent arable land, abounding with wood and finely watered—it will be laid off in separate lots as suit the convenience of purchasers—it will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, the purchaser to give bond and security to pay one half with interest from the day of sale at the end of one year, the other half with interest at the expiration of two years. This property is sold under a decree of the court of Chancery, and clear titles will be made and conveyances given on payment of the purchase money and not before. This sale is worthy the attention of persons desirous of purchasing fine farms. PHILIP B. KEY, WILLIAM MARBURY } Trustees. July 18th, 1803. 3w.
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. Theos. POLLARD. Feb. 21st. ep
NEW BOOKS. Just imported in the ship Active, from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & CO. New-Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books—amongst which are Burke's works, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Pervouf's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickel's Lucia, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 3 vols. 8vo. Ségur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soulaie's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean 2 vols. Memoirs of Politianus, 8vo. Reynier's state of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallo's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beilham's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to, Norman's do. Grant's life of France. Delphine 6 vols. 12mo. War Office 3 vols. 12mo. Microcosm 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Infidel Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimon 2 vols. 12mo—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Broad Grins, by G. Coleman, Bowdown's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Clover's Athenaid, 3 vols. 8vo. In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction. May 20, 1803. 1awtf
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE HIGHEST PRIZE, GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLT TRI-NITY CHURCH LOTTERY. In the City of Philadelphia.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. 1 Prize of ten thousand dollars 10,000. 1 six thousand 6,000. 1 three thousand 3,000. 1 two thousand 2,000. 5 one thousand 5,000. 10 five hundred 5,000. 20 three hundred 6,000. 20 two hundred 4,000. 35 one hundred 3,500. 90 fifty 4,500. 100 twenty 2,000. 6000 seven 42,000. Total: 6274 prizes, dollars 90,000. 11746 blanks, less than two to a prize.
18000. The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each. The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 6000 dollars. From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contemplated, and that the tickets will be sold considerably before that period. They may be had at SIX dollars of GEORGE TAYLOR, jun. No. 67, Chestnut Street, or at MATTHEW MCCONNELL, 82, 3d Street. D. C. Whole tickets 6. Quarter tickets, 1 75. Hall, 3 25 1/2, 1/2, 1/2. Letters post paid, including the cash, shall be duly attended to, and St. Augustine and New York lottery prizes received in payment. July 20. epim
HICKORY WOOD. PROPOSALS will be received until the last day of July for furnishing, for the use of the House of Representatives of the United States, One hundred cords of Hickory wood, which must either have been cut last winter or must be cut in the month of August. The whole quantity is to be delivered at the most convenient wharf, or at the Capitol, by the last day of September. It is expected that any person undertaking this business will have no objection to bind himself under a penalty for the faithful performance of the contract. For further particulars apply to THOMAS CLAXON, Capitol Hill. July 20, 1803. tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber living at Popes Creek in the county of Westmoreland, and state of Virginia, on the 19th inst. a negro man named FRANK, by trade a blacksmith, of a tawny complexion, long visage and remarkable fine soft voice; about forty-five years of age, five feet four or five inches high, straight limbed. He generally wears a long tailed coat, but it is not known certainly what clothes he took with him—he may easily be detected, as he has taken with him one of his youngest sons named John, who is not more than 9 years of age and is of a very black complexion and a loss visage, like his father. I am induced to think Frank has made for some of the large towns particularly Alexandria or Baltimore, in the former, of which, or its neighborhood, he has a free brother by the name of Rogers, who did live near Dr. Smith's, upon Ravenworth in the county of Fairfax. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure said Frank with his son and give information thereof to the subscriber. And 100 dollars if taken out of the state, and the money paid as soon as I get him. RICHARD STUART. July 20. tf
NEW BOOKS. Just imported in the ship Active, from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & CO. New-Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books—amongst which are Burke's works, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Pervouf's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickel's Lucia, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 3 vols. 8vo. Ségur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soulaie's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean 2 vols. Memoirs of Politianus, 8vo. Reynier's state of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallo's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beilham's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to, Norman's do. Grant's life of France. Delphine 6 vols. 12mo. War Office 3 vols. 12mo. Microcosm 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Infidel Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimon 2 vols. 12mo—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Broad Grins, by G. Coleman, Bowdown's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Clover's Athenaid, 3 vols. 8vo. In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction. May 20, 1803. 1awtf
ANCHOR TAVERN AND OYSTER HOUSE. (Late the Fountain Inn.) GEORGE PITT having taken and entered upon the above inn and fitted it up in a considerable expense, respectfully solicits the patronage and support of his friends, when a resident at the Eagle Tavern, those who frequented the Fountain Inn, and the public in general—And assures them no exertion on his part will be wanting in order to insure him a continuance of their liberality and support. Travellers will find their interest to give him a call, as they may depend always on finding good beds and stabling, the best of liquors, moderate charges and every requisite used to give them general satisfaction. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. A good Cook and Waiter, to whom wages will be given agreeable to their merit. G. P. July 6. tw
FOR SALE, By public action on Thursday the 28th inst. at 11 o'clock before noon, at Stalle's hotel, on Capital Hill. The commodious two story brick dwelling house (at present occupied by Colonel Burrows) with the out houses and lots number 18 and 21 in square number 925 in the city of Washington, open to all bounded in part on Pennsylvania avenue, and by ninth street east, leading to the Navy Yard. The premises may be viewed any day previous to the sale. The terms one third cash, when a clear and undivided title will be given; one third in 6 and one third in 12 months with interest on the last two payments to be secured by bond and mortgage on the premises. THOMAS TINGEY. Washington, July 5, 1803. 1ad
PRINTING INK OF AN EXCELLENT QUALITY, FOR SALE AT TIMOTHY CALDWELL'S Near the West Market, City of Washington, who has to Let on Ground Rent a number of Lots in eligible situations. June 22. 3m.
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEMPT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorized, in my name, to adjust and settle the same and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30. tf
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore. Dollars. 1 prize of 40,000. 1 ditto 10,000. 2 do 5000 10,000. 5 do 1000 5,000. 10 do 500 5,000. 15 do 200 3,000. 200 do 100 20,000. 200 do 50 10,000. 200 do 25 5,000. 2500 do 20 50,000. 4000 do 15 60,000. 1st drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500. 1 do after 4000 do 500. 1 do after 6000 do 500. 1 do after 8000 do 500. 1 do after 10000 do 500. 1 do after 12000 do 500. 1 do after 15000 do 500. 1 do after 18000 do 500. 1 do after 20000 do 2,000. 1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000. 7154 Prizes, 210,000. 13,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize.
21,000 Tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000. The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorize it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the managers have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers. Right rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beall, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Charles Ghequiere, Patrick Heaney, Arnold Livers, Luke Tierney, Frances C. Mitchell. July 13, 1803. copf
FOR SALE, For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by—ROBERT M c CLAN. Washington May 25. tf
Lots for sale. IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—a plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereon by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer. tf