The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-09-07 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCXLIX.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
By LETTERS PATENT.
What is generally useful, ought to be generally known.
THE undeniable success which has attended the use of
West's Rheumatic Ring,
In the cure of the Rheumatism, Rheumatic pains and Cramps, has induced him to obtain Letters Patent for his invention, in order to secure his property therein, and defend the public against the mischievous effects of spurious imitations.
The following instances of the efficacy of West's Rheumatic Ring, are selected from a considerable number, and submitted for public inspection, to demonstrate the vast importance of his discovery, and in no instance have they failed of success. A few of which are to be had at Mr. Wm. Rhodes's, city of Washington near the Treasury Office, at two dollars each.
THOMAS WEST.
I do certify, that I have had the Rheumatism in my knee, till it was much swelled, I then applied to Edward West for one of his Rheumatic Rings, and by using it two weeks, I was perfectly well. Given under my hand this 6th day of December 1799, about six miles from Lexington.
BENJAMIN BEELER.
I do hereby certify, that I had pains in my arms, and I do believe by wearing a ring I have got from Mr. West, I have got clear of the pains. Lexington, Dec. 4. 1799.
WM. ROSS.
I do certify that my wife hath had the rheumatism in once her arms, and was very helpful with it for a long time; and I applied to Mr. Edward West, for some of his Rheumatic Rings, which appears to have greatly relieved her, and I believe it will perfectly cure her. Given under my hand, this 6th day of Dec. 1799.
AZARIAH HIGGINS,
near Lexington.
I do certify that I have had the cramp in one of my legs these three years, and the latter part of the time extreme bad; I could receive no benefit from any thing, until I tried one of Edward West's Rheumatic Rings, which perfectly cured me in three days. Given under my hand this 15th of March, 1800.
THOMAS VAUGHAN.
I do hereby certify that I have had the rheumatic pains in both my arms, so that I was not able to work, and by wearing two rings which I got of Edward West, I have got perfectly well. Given under my hand this 26th day of December, 1799.
ASA COMBS.
I hereby certify that for several years past I have been much afflicted with a rheumatism. Mr. Edward West of Lexington, commended me with one of his Rheumatic Rings, which I have generally worn, and have been entirely free from all symptoms of that complaint ever since. Given under my hand this 17th December, 1799.
JESSE WILLIAMS, Bourbon Co.
I do hereby certify that I got of Mr. Edward West a ring called a Rheumatic Ring, and it has perfectly cured me of the pain which had constantly followed me for fifteen months, less or more, in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the 1st day of March 1800.
WM. N. POTTS.
The above Thomas Vaughan, Asa Combs, Wm. N. Potts, and Jesse Williams, sworn to before me, this 27th day of July, 1800.
ARCHIBALD MILVAIN,
Justice of Peace.
Observe those rings are to be worn on the fingers or the wrists and the smell of the legs, if the skin be very dry, it requires to be slightly rubbed with a little salt butter, on the part they are applied.
August 31.
Lawson
MECHANICS HALL.
The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, on the corner of Golden Square and Compts. for the accommodation of travellers and others, entitled the Mechanics Hall.
All those who do not think themselves above a mechanic, will find their interest to call on him as he pledges himself to the public to be moderate in his charges, and to keep a supply of the best of every article in his line of business. Having several genteel rooms with fire places in each, parties on business can have private rooms. Oyster suppers while in season will be prepared on the shortest notice. Beer and porter. Also newspapers of different politics, regularly filed in the bar room.
He also keeps a small assortment of Orotes, of the best quality, which he sells at any price in either line will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant,
ANDREW McDONALD.
A few genteel persons may be accommodated on moderate terms with boarding by the week, month or year. A woman, well acquainted with cooking, and of good character, is wanted, to whom liberal wages will be given.
August 3.
Lawson
TO be rented on moderate
terms, either separately or together. Three two story brick dwelling HOUSES, in the city of Washington, on north E Street, between 9th and 10th Streets west. They are well calculated for private families; and the whole taken together, will answer extremely well for the accommodation of boarders, on a large and excellent plan.
Also a large frame building back of the above. Persons wishing to rent, will make early application to
T. H. GILLISS
At the Navy Office.
August 27. W. N. L.
A CARD
H. O. HEBERT (from Philadelphia) solicits the attention of the citizens of Baltimore in general, and invalids in particular, to his "Air Pump Vapour Bath," a machine constructed on true philosophical principles, the efficacy of which in gent, rheumatism, palsy, contractions and enlargements of the joints, withered and enlarged limbs, cutaneous and many other diseases, both chronic and acute, can be testified by many respectable persons who have had recourse to it.
This machine comprehends, and combines the application of fomentation and the cupping glass, two of the most powerful external applications for the removal of disease, and that on a plan more extensive than was ever before known.
As many persons who have never seen the apparatus might be deterred from using it, either from the reports of prejudiced persons, or fear, they are respectfully assured that its application is not attended with either pain or inconvenience. It possesses all the good effects of warm bathing, without its attendant consequences, debility and relaxation; on the contrary, it invigorates and strengthens the whole system, but particularly the part to which the machine is applied. Persons desirous of further information respecting the nature and effects of this machine, will please to apply to the proprietor, at No. 3, East Street, near the assembly room.
N. B. "The Air Pump Vapour Bath" is particularly adapted for the removal of all obstructions occasioned by violent colds, which are the forerunners of consumptions, &c.
Complaints peculiarly incident to females, which too generally baffle the remedies hitherto applied, and to which they frequently fall victims in the prime of life, are readily and effectually removed by the application of this machine.
May 21.
IN CHANCERY.
Territory of Columbia, Washington
County to wit:
Charles Daught, and John Blagge, and Edward W. Laught, and the said Charles Laught, administrator of Wm. Laught deceased, complainants
against
George Walker, defendant.
THE bill states that the defendant George Walker, on the twenty third day of January one thousand eight hundred and two, in order to secure the payment of eighteen thousand eight hundred twenty dollars twenty six cents, to William Laught and Charles Laught of the city of New York merchants, executed in addition to a bond for the same purpose, the deed exhibited by the complainant.
The object of the bill is to foreclose any equity of redemption which the said George Walker has, or may suppose himself to have, under the said deed, and to obtain a sale of the premises under a decree of this honorable court.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said George Walker is absent from, and does not reside, at this time within the Territory of Columbia, but is abroad in some part not known, and is believed to be on his way to the said Territory, and is daily expected therein. It is ordered that the said George Walker be notified of the object of this bill, and required to appear before this honorable court in person, or by solicitor, on the third Monday in September next, to answer the allegations of the bill of the complainants, and that in the mean time a copy of this order be published, once in each week, for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer, printed in the city of Washington, and in the Morning Chronicle printed in the city of New York, before the twelfth day of September next.
Woodward Solicitor for the claimant.
By order, URIAH FORRESTER, clerk of the circuit court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington.
August 15. Law 31.
Patent Horizontal Wind-Mill.
The subscriber offers to the gentlemen farmers and others of Maryland, and the other states, an invention, which for utility has not been exceeded by any piece of mechanism which this or perhaps the last century can boast of. It is a peculiarly, though simply, constructed horizontal Wind-Mill, adapted to the grinding of all sorts of grain, and at the same time threshing out wheat and rice, fanning them and pounding the latter, powdering plaster of Paris, cutting tobacco, &c. &c. Its aptitude to all those various and useful purposes, will be more easily and justly estimated by a view of the machine itself, than from any description that can be given here.
A model of this wind-mill can be viewed on Federal Hill, where it is kept for the convenience of showing it in operation, by applying to Mr. March, No. 4, South Gay-Street, by whom also the terms will be made known or the model, only to erect a mill by, or for the patent right for a whole state; or by
JOHN BAPTISTE AVEILLE,
The Inventor, Havre-de-Grace.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
MR. SMITH,
I proceed without preface, to others of the queries submitted in your paper. "It is understood in Europe that the City of Washington has been laid out on a very extensive scale. What are its dimensions? What the number of lots? And what the reasons to induce the opinion that a very large space will be occupied by houses and inhabitants? The Hague, the seat of government of the United Provinces, is but an inconsiderable city. Are there great commercial privileges attached by law to the seat of government? Or does it possess great natural advantages—what are those advantages?"
It is true, as has been understood in Europe, that the city of Washington has been laid out on an extensive scale—its outlines include about 6000 acres of ground; but a considerable part of this ground is occupied by streets of uncommon width; spacious areas, canals, public gardens, and large appropriations for other public objects. It contains in all not more than 24000 building or standard lots. The squares are as remarkably small, as the streets are remarkably wide, which was wisely contrived to prevent the great evil, in a warm climate, of a crowded population. The dwelling houses of the indigent, the shops of the lower order of mechanics, and such other inferior houses as are usually erected in the dark, dirty, confined alleys of other cities, to the destruction of the health and comfort of the inhabitants, must here from necessity, be placed on spacious and airy streets; so that this city is really not capable of receiving a vast population. It is indeed a matter of doubt whether room could be found in it, for the present inhabitants of Philadelphia, or New York.
There are no commercial privileges attached to Washington, exclusively by law. Yet its natural advantages for commerce are such as cannot fail to insure to it a rapid increase and a full population, even if we were to admit the improbable supposition, that no benefits are to accrue to it from being the seat of government for such a country as the United States.
In America, it has been found by experience, and the same causes have produced the same effects all over the civilized world; that trading towns, rise or decline, as they are more or less convenient to large portions of cultivated country. In early times, our towns were near the mouths of rivers; because settlements had extended but a little way into the country—They preferred just so long as the bulk of the inhabitants found them the nearest seaports to their residence: As settlements extended farther from the sea, other towns arose, rivalled and destroyed those of more ancient date; and after flourishing for their day, yielded in their turn to other places, higher up on navigable rivers, which by the further extension of settlements into the interior country, had become nearer to the centre of population, or rather nearer seaports, to larger portions of the cultivated country. Keeping in mind this natural chain of events, and understanding, that Washington is placed at the highest point of ship navigation, on the finest and most important river in the United States; that it has an harbor as safe as any in the world, accessible without difficulty or danger, to the largest commercial ships; that the country west of it, to which there is no ship navigation, is infinitely more extensive, than that between Washington and the sea; or there naturally belongs to any other sea port in the United States; that this country situated between the extremes of heat and cold, is fertile in the highest degree, in the production of those articles most essential to the subsistence of man, and so healthy as to be found happily adapted to the constitution of people from every clime—that it is already a populous and well cultivated country—that it is increasing in population, and cultivation, almost beyond example even in the United States; and that early communication by means of the inland navigation of the Potomac, and the waters which empty into it, is already made or making from almost every part of this fine country, directly to Washington; I say, keeping in view, the causes which have influenced, and forever will influence, the rise, progress and decline of trading towns, and paying due attention to these striking commercial advantages of the situation of Washington, it is impossible not to foresee, that the time cannot be distant, when the opinion will be universal, that the limits of this city instead of being, as has generally been supposed, too extensive, are in reality too contracted for the population which must be attracted to it.
The remaining queries, which respect the number of houses and inhabitants now in the city—and the means adopted, if any were adopted to guard the city as it becomes more populous, against the dangers, so fatal to the inhabitants of other large cities in the United States, will be subjects for a future paper.
A Citizen of Columbia.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
From London Papers by the Ship Pigou, arrived at Philadelphia in 38 days from London.
BREMEN, June 30.
For a week past the French have been busily employed in fortifying the island of Kransdamm, in the Elbe, directly opposite Glückstadt, which latter fortress is in the most respectable state of defence, and particularly strong on the Elbe side. All the French troops at Stade, except a very small detachment, has marched to Lauenburg.
LUNENBURG, June 30.
Our whole garrison is marched to the Elbe. A large French military hospital is going to be established here. We expect this evening a final issue of the negotiation with the Hanoverians in Lauenburg, where a great council of war has been held this morning.
July 1.
For this week past strong corps of French troops are incessantly marching through here, some from the parts of the country occupied by them, and some directly from Mayence, often in forced marches of 10 or 14 leagues a day. This town and the country to the Elbe resemble a camp—17,000 men are collected along the river, opposite Lauenburg. Their destination is entirely to disarm the Hanoverian corps.
July 2.
All the ships here are put in requisition for the conveyance of artillery.—This morning they all failed to the Elbe, to receive further orders. No one is allowed to pass to the other side of the Elbe. A park of artillery of 30 pieces, four, eight, and twelve pounders, arrived this morning, and part are already at the Elbe.
July 3.
The most serious preparations are making for passing the Elbe in several places. All the vessels here are gone down to the Ilmenau, to be employed as occasion shall require. The next will be decisive. Last night the pontoons and artillery went down to the Elbe. The bodies of the French sappers have already suffered, and every preparation is made in case of bloodshed. General Mortier is still here, but ready to depart immediately to put himself at the head of the army. As far as we can learn, the last propositions have been rejected, so that we look for the lamentable decision by the sword.
LAUENBURG, July 2.
All is yet quiet, and it seems as if the French did not intend to pass the Elbe opposite to this place, but rather above and below. The day before yesterday, in the evening, general Leopold Berthier, arrived here from Lauenburg, and had a conference of an hour with Field Marshall Count Walmoden, after which he returned immediately to Lauenburg. The purpose of his coming was, it is said, to summon the Hanoverian army to surrender as prisoners of war. The French demand that the troops shall lay down their arms, the cavalry give up their horses, and the privates be taken to France as prisoners. To this it was decidedly answered that as his Britannic Majesty not having ratified the convention of Sublingen, it was in no respect binding for the Hanoverian army, who were resolved to fight to the last drop of their blood, rather than submit to these conditions.
Since this time all the approaches to the Elbe, from the Frontier of Mecklenburgh to the Zollenpieker, wherever it would be possible to pass, are strongly defended by troops and heavy artillery, and we now await the event. The head quarters are removed to Gulzow. We are in no want of provisions, but every thing is very dear. We are in some fear that the town may be bombarded.
ZOLMPIEKER, July 4.
Yesterday the French at the Hope, began to lay a bridge over the Au, and at 4 o'clock began to convey the numerous vessels there collected, up the Elbe, to Belenhorst, above Geesthacht.
Bergedorf, (8 English miles from Hamburg) Last night the Hanoverian camp, which was at Windorf, two miles from hence, broke up to march towards Geesthacht, in order to be more concentrated in the places where the French will most likely attempt to pass. Gen. Hammerstein is taking the most vigorous measures of defence. This evening the armistice is said to end. The Hanoverians let no one pass their camp without a particular passport. The French, we hear, are constructing a bridge of boats over the Elbe, opposite Geesthacht.
BRUSSELS, July 7.
The number of troops which are destined for the landing in England, is now estimated at 200,000. Immediately after harvest, camps will be formed at Cherbourg of 60,000 men; at St. Omer 50,000; at Compiegne, of 50,000; and in the Batavian Republic, of 40,000. The great flotillas will be assembled at Dunkirk, Boulogne, and Calais. We are assured the First Consul will command the expedition in person; and the Minister at War, General Berthier will undertake the direction of the staff. The attack, for which a great quantity of artillery is already prepared, will be made from every side at once.
PARIS, July 14.
In twenty-four hours after the arrival of the Courier who was the bearer of the convention of Sublingen relative to the army of the king of England in Hanover, the First Consul caused that act to be sent to the English government, in order to know whether his Britannic Majesty was willing to ratify it.
Citizen Talleyrand, Minister for Foreign Relations, consequently wrote the following letter to Lord Hawkesbury:
"My Lord,
"After a flight engagement with the troops of his Britannic Majesty, the French army occupies the territory of Hanover.
"The First Consul having only in view to obtain some pledge for the evacuation of Malta, and to endeavor to accomplish the execution of the treaty of Amiens, has not been disposed to make his Britannic Majesty's subjects experience all the rigors of war. Nevertheless, the First Consul cannot ratify the convention concluded between the French army and that of his majesty, of which I have the honor to submit a copy, but in as far as it shall be in like manner ratified by his B. majesty; and in the first case, I have it, expressly in charge from the First Consul, to declare that it is his intention that the army of the king of England, in Hanover, should in the first instance, be exchanged against all the sailors or soldiers which his majesty's ships may or shall have made prisoners.
"The First Consul would see with pain that his Britannic majesty, in the refusing to ratify the said convention, should oblige the French Government to treat the country of Hanover with all the rigors of war, and as a country which, left to itself, and abandoned by its sovereign, would find itself conquered without a capitulation, and left to the discretion of the occupying power.
"I shall anxiously expect, my Lord, your communication of the intention of his Britannic majesty.
"Receive, my Lord, the assurance of my high consideration.
(Signed) CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND."
(Here follows a copy of the Convention.) General Mortier at the same time received orders to acquaint the general of the king of England's army, in Hanover, that the First Consul would make no difficulty of ratifying the convention of Sublingen, as soon as his Britannic Majesty himself should have ratified it. There is not a single sensible man in Europe who could for a moment have doubted the ratification of the king of England.
The receipt of the following answer from Lord Hawkesbury, therefore, excited the greatest astonishment.
Answer of Lord Hawkesbury to the minister for foreign affairs. Downing-Street, June 15, 1803.
"Sir,
"I have laid your letter of the 10th inst. before the king.
"I have his majesty's orders to inform you, that as he has always cons-

dered the character of Elector of Hanover as distinct from his character of king of the united kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, he cannot consent to acquiesce in any act which might sanction the idea that he is justly susceptible of being attacked in one capacity for the conduct he may think it his duty to adopt in the other. It is not now that this principle has, for the first time, been advanced. It has been recognized by several powers of Europe, and more particularly by the French government, which, in 1795, in consequence of his majesty's accession to the treaty of Basse, recognized his neutrality in his capacity of Elector of Hanover, at the moment when it was at war with him in his quality of king of Great Britain. This principle has besides been confirmed by the conduct of his Majesty in reference to the Treaty of Luneville, and by the arrangements which have lately taken place relative to the Germanic indemnities, whose object must have been to provide for the independence of the Empire, and which have been solemnly guaranteed by the principal powers of Europe, but in which his Majesty took no part as King of Great Britain.
"In these circumstances, his Majesty, in his character of Elector of Hanover, is resolved to appeal to the Empire, and the Powers of Europe, who have guaranteed the Germanic Constitution, and consequently, his rights and possessions in quality of Prince of that Empire.
"In the mean time until his Majesty shall be informed of their sentiments, he has commanded me to state, that in his character of Elector of Hanover, he will scrupulously abstain from every act which can be considered as contravening the stipulations contained in the convention which was concluded on the 3d of June, between the Deputies appointed by the Regency of Hanover, and the French Government.
"I beg your acceptance of the assurances of the high consideration with which I have the honour to be, Sir, your most humble and obedient servant,
(Signed) "HAWKESBURY."
General Mortier was then informed, that in consequence of the refusal of the ratification on the part of the King of England, the Convention of Suhligen was considered as null.
Copy of a letter written by Lieutenant General Mortier to Marshall Count Walmoden, dated Lunenburg, June 30.
I have the honour to inform your Excellency, that the First Consul would have approved in its entire contents, the Convention of Suhligen, had the King of England himself consented to ratify it. It is therefore with pain I have to acquaint you that Lord Hawkesbury has informed Citizen Talleyrand that his Britannic Majesty formally refused that ratification.
"Your Excellency well recollects, that in 1757, a similar Convention was concluded at Gloucester Seven, between M. de Richelieu and the Duke of Cumberland, and the King of England not being disposed to adhere to it, gave orders to his army to recommence hostilities.
"It is to avoid a renewal of the scenes which then took place that my government charges me to inform your Excellency, that the refusal of his Britannic Majesty annuls the Convention of Suhligen.
"It is evident, M. Marshal, that England unworthily sacrifices your troops, whose bravery is known to Europe; but it is no less known that any plan of defence on your part would be illusory, and could only draw down new calamities upon your country.
"I have empowered general Berthier, chief of the general staff, to communicate to you my proposals. I must insist that your Excellency will have the goodness to give me a categorical answer in the space of twenty-four hours. The army which I have the honour to command is ready, and waits only for the signal to action. I treat your Excellency to believe me to be, with the most distinguished consideration.
(Signed)
ED. MORTIER.
Letter from general Mortier to the First Consul, "Head Quarters, at Lunenburg, July 6."
Citizen First Consul,
"On the 30th ult. I wrote to Marshal de Walmoden a letter, of which a copy is hereto subjoined. Baron de Bock, Col. in the regiment of guards waited on me, on his part, the following morning. He told me that the proposal of making his army lay down their arms, for the purpose of being conducted prisoners to France, was of a nature so humiliating, that all of them would rather perish with arms in their hands; that they had made a sufficient sacrifice for their country by the capitulation of Suhligen; that it was now time to do something for their own honour; that their officers and their army were reduced
to despair. M. de Bock then represented to me the extreme fidelity with which the Hanoverians had scrupulously exacted all the articles of the convention of Suhligen which concerned them; that their conduct in regard to us was exempt from all reproach, and ought by no means to draw upon them the misfortunes with which I menaced them. I on my side, recriminated on the perfidy of the King of England, who had refused to ratify the Convention of the 3d of June, that it was the Machiavellian policy of England alone that they had to accuse, and that it was manifest that Government would sacrifice them, as it always had sacrificed its friends on the Continent.
"M. de Bock is a man full of honour and generosity. He said, that if I could make admissible propositions, such as that of tending home a part of the army for 6 months in rotation, and keeping up a body of 5 or 6000 men at Lunenburg, that he conceived the Marshal might enter into an arrangement with me. My answer was in the negative, and we parted. I had already made every disposition for passing the river. A number of boats collected in the Elbe and the Elmenau furnished me with abundant means. The enemy occupied a position between Stetnitz and Bille.
"The general attack was to have taken place in the night of the 4th. The enemy had got some artillery of a large calibre at Ratzeburg, and with this they mounted all the batteries on the Elbe. I had on my side created counter-batteries; my troops were disposed, and every thing announced a fortunate issue, when M. de Walmoden communicated to me the following propositions.
"Citizen First Consul, the Hanoverian army were reduced to despair, they implored your clemency. I thought that abandoned by their King, you would treat them with kindness. In the middle of the Elbe I concluded the annexed capitulation with general Walmoden. He signed it with bitterness of heart: you will there see that his cavalry are to be dismounted, and to put into our hands nearly 4000 excellent horses. The soldiers returned to their homes, will devote themselves to the labours of agriculture, and need give us no kind of uneasiness. They will be no longer under the orders of England.
"Health and profound respect,
(Signed)
ED. MORTIER."
P. S. It would be difficult to describe to you the situation of the fine regiment of the King of England's guards, at the moment of their dismounting."
"The King of England having refused to ratify the Convention of Suhligen, the First Consul has been obliged to consider that convention as null. In consequence thereof Lieutenant General Mortier, commander in chief of the French army, have agreed to the following capitulation, which shall be immediately executed, without being of a nature to be submitted to the ratification of the two Governments.
Art. 1. The Hanoverian army shall lay down its arms; they shall be given up, with all its artillery, to the French army.
II. All the horses of the Hanoverian cavalry and artillery shall be given up to the French army, by one of the members of the States. A Commissioner, appointed by the commander in chief to that effect, shall be instantly sent to take an account of their state and number.
III. The Hanoverian army shall be disbanded; the troops shall repass the Elbe, and withdraw to their respective homes. They shall previously give their parole not to carry arms against France and her allies until after having been exchanged for those of equal rank by as many French military as may be taken by the English in the course of the present war.
IV. The Hanoverian Generals and officers shall retire upon their parole to the places which they may choose for their abode, provided they do not depart from the Continent. They shall keep their swords, and take away with them their horses, effects and baggage.
V. There shall be given to the commander in chief of the French army, with the least possible delay, a nominal list of all the individuals of whom the Hanoverian army is composed.
VI. The Hanoverian soldiers sent to their respective homes shall not be allowed to wear their uniforms.
VII. They shall be provided with subsistence until their return home, and forage shall also be granted to the horses of the officers.
VIII. The 16th and 17th articles of the Convention of Suhligen shall be applicable to the Hanoverian army.
IX. The French troops shall immediately occupy that part of the Electorate
of Hanover situated in the county of Lauenburg.
Signed, by duplicate, on the Elb, this 5th of July, the 11th year of the French Republic.
Lieutenant-General, Commander in Chief of the French Army: ED. MORTIER. Marshall Count DE WALMODEN.
LONDON, July 18.
It was yesterday reported that Bona-part has suddenly returned to Paris, in consequence of the hostile motions of the Austrians on the side of Italy, but this intelligence requires confirmation.
The King of Prussia has countermanded the army of Observation which had been forming in the neighbourhood of Wesel, under General Blucher; a small cordon only is to be drawn on the Prussian frontiers. What makes his majesty so very easy with regard to the neighbourhood of the French?
The expenses of the King of Etruria's burial amounted to 350,000 livers.—They put in his coffin two gold medals of great value; the corps wore shoes, with a pair of buckles richly set in brilliants, and on the King's finger remains a ring of great value.
July 19.
The First Consul, after having left Lisle proceeded to Menin, Ypres, Dixmude, Nieuport, Ostend and Bruges, where he was on the 11th. He is to make his solemn entrance into Brussels on Wednesday or Thursday next.
The French force in Italy, has been so augmented, that it should seem as if the French Government were not without apprehensions with respect to Austria. The amount of their force is 110,000 men.
The French are having great quantities of ship timber felled in Hanover. The news of the blockade of the Elb, by the English, has, as might be expected, caused the utmost degree of consternation among the merchants of Hamburg; all business is at a stand; colonial productions are immensely high, nobody being willing to sell, while corn is falling as much, there being no buyers.—The only hope is, that Prussia, whose trade will suffer, will, in conjunction with Russia, take some effectual measure to put an end to this crisis.
July 20.
It is with pleasure we are enabled to state that the long pendente discussions between our government and the United States, respecting the claims of American Citizens, for captures by British cruisers during the last war, are now brought very nearly to a conclusion.—Last Friday, the first awards upon the instalments of the Commissioners, amounting to about 400,000l. became due, and was punctually paid by this government. The whole will amount to 1,200,000l. The three Commissioners, Messrs. Gore, Pinckney, and Turnbull, who have resided in England for seven years, merit the thanks of both countries for their patience and perseverance in the examinations and adjustment of claims that might have so greatly affected the good understanding, between them.
Accounts yesterday reached Dover from Calais, stating the activity and extent of the preparations making throughout France for the invasion of this country. Eight thousand gun boats are said to be building; and so desirous is government of concealing the means of annoyance now carrying on, that the English, who have resided for twenty years at Calais, have been marched into the interior of the Republic.
July 21.
Letters from Dover yesterday, represent the preparations making on the coast of France for the invasion of this country, as extremely formidable; and that the better to conceal them, all the English at Calais, Boulogne, &c. are ordered to England in forty-eight hours, or to retire into the interior of France, even though they should have resided in these towns the most part of their lives. It is said, 8000 gun-boats are to be built for the attack of this country. The number seems to be incredible, but France undoubtedly has vast means for building them, and many vessels within her power which may be converted to that purpose. While some of our countrymen are shewing the improbability of invasion, as the French cannot well land horses and artillery, it is possible they may throw many thousand of their heroes on our shores with muskets and bayonets in their hands, ammunition and provisions on their backs, who may do the most serious mischief. The promise of the plunder of this country will animate French soldiers to any enterprize, however desperate, and that promise is made to them in every way that can inflame their passions.
July 22.
We are happy to see that a meeting of the merchants, bankers and traders of London, is called to declare their determination at this moment.—Such a declaration, from so great and powerful a body, will have the very best effect over
the whole country, will impress every one with a sense of danger, and animate all to exertion. The meeting is not called by an anonymous advertisement, but by a list of names, which, by extent and respectability, never was before equalled on a similar occasion.
Lord Hawkesbury delivered yesterday a message from his Majesty to the House of Commons, requesting it to take into consideration the present situation of the House of Orange, and to make such allowance to the illustrious personages composing it as the present exigencies of the country will admit.
The officers and men that went as a convoy with the ships which were purchased, by order of the Emperor of Russia for a voyage of discovery, have returned, and speak highly of the reception they met with at the Russian Court. The Emperor made the two officers presents of gold snuff-boxes to the value of from 80 to 100 guineas, and each of the private sailors a present of money; as did also the American society there.
As the public must wish to be accurately informed of the new plan of arming the country, we restate the outline of the bill brought in by the Secretary of War on Monday:
That all the males, from 17 to 55, in every parish throughout these kingdoms shall be regularly trained to the use of arms.
That the armament shall be divided into four classes, viz. the first shall consist of persons from the age of 17 to 30, who are unmarried, and have not more than one child under ten years old. The second of the same description from the age of 30 to 50. The third of these who are married from the age of 17 to 50, and have not more than two children. And the 4th of all those who do not come within the above mentioned descriptions.
That the clergy, the militia, the army of reserve, the volunteer corps &c. shall be exempted from the operation of the bill.
That the Lord lieutenants shall be empowered and commanded in conformity to the general plan of defence, to cause all the men in the different parishes of all the counties, to be instructed in the use of arms once a week, from Lady Day to Michaelmas.
That the arms shall be furnished by his majesty, and that they shall afterwards be kept in proper order by the respective parishes.
That such as do not attend at the time and place appointed, shall forfeit 5s. and the poorer classes 1s.
That orders shall be given for the appointment of officers, &c. and for the uniting of small neighbouring parishes, to unite them into companies.
That his majesty shall be enabled to order the deputy lieutenants to assemble the whole and to direct that one or two of the classes, or all if necessary, shall in cases of invasion march to the coast, or elsewhere, against the enemy.
That when there on service, every man shall be subjected to regular discipline, and to the operations of martial law, in the same manner as the regular army.
That when thus assembled, every man shall be allowed two guineas to provide himself with necessaries; and on his return, over and above the usual pay, one guinea.
That the services of these corps shall be limited to the continuance of invasion.
That when the enemy shall be pushed into the sea, or otherwise exterminated, the corps shall have leave to return to their respective homes.
DOVER, July 17.
Arrived, from Calais, the French packet Lambert, with Mr. Mouroe, the American ambassador.
July 19.
The hoy Jonge Florin, arrived last night from Calais with the Marquis de Lima, the Portuguese ambassador, Mils A. A. Oswald, Mils E. Stanifon, Mrs. Duff and nine or ten other passengers. The news by this vessel is that all the English at Calais, Boulogne &c. were obliged to embark for England in 48 hours, or to march up the country: the French are making great preparations to invade England, where little else is talked of than the booty they expect to get, they are building 3,000 gun-boats. Captain Sutton and his mate, who hitherto have remained at Calais, are marched to Ardres; the order is so strict, that the English inhabitants of Calais, who have lived there 20 years, are obliged to go into the interior. This vessel also brought the remainder of Lord Whitworth's baggage.
COMMITTED to the goal of Prince 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 of his head; his clothing is an Ozanbrig shirt and trowsers—fays 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 goal, or he will be sold for his prison fees as the law directs.
THOMAS MACGILL, sheriff Prince George county, Maryland. July 18, 1802. xawam
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.
ELIAS PERKINS, has resigned his seat of Representative in the United States.
Captain Clarke of the schooner Lyon, arrived at New-York in 10 days from St. Croix, informs that four days previous to his sailing a Danish Guineaman arrived there in 24 days from Copenhagen, with intelligence that the First Consul had evacuated the territory of Hanover in consequence of a spirited remonstrance from the Northern Powers, in which they declare their resolution to coalesce for the preservation of their neutrality during the continuance of the present war between France and Great Britain.
The following are a few of the many taxes now imposed on the people of England, to support good order and an energetic government. What a pity it is that we are not as blessed with taxes as those who live under the mild and happy government of England; but no, we have no such taxes nor lords of tax-gathers, to add to our happiness—We cannot however impute blame to the federal faction that these blessings do not attend us; they have certainly done all in their power to make us as happy as a standing army, useless navy, increase of public debt and taxes, could do; and we have seen them lamenting that they could not do more. Vile in England the people live under a government, which (in the language of federalists) is constantly increasing their nap-piness by increasing their taxes, it is now our misfortune to live under the administration of those who are pursuing measures quite the reverse; and instead of increasing taxes have rapidly done them away. Oh the blessings of monarchy! Oh the miseries of republicanism!
"The lowest window tax in the new regulations is 6s. where there are only six windows, and the highest 83l. per annum, except the number of windows exceeds 180. For one carriage 10l. for one and upwards 15l. each. For all small chaises drawn by one horse, 5 guineas each; drawn by two horses, 7 guineas; every post chaise let to hire, 8 guineas. Coachmakers to pay a licence of 5s. per yard, and 10s. for every two-wheeled, and 11s. for every four wheeled carriage built by them. For one horse, 2l. per annum; for 19, 4 guineas each. Horses belonging to farmers, paying a rack-rent of 20l. a year, 6d. each. For one dog 6s. per annum, for two and upwards 10s. Every horse dealer in the metropolis 20l. per annum, in the country 10l. The hair powder & armoreal bearing duties remain unaltered."
Mercury.
At the district court of the United States for the New-York district, WILLIAM H. BURRIDGE was indicted for feloniously stealing a letter which was committed to his care, as a clerk in the post-office in New-York; in which letter were three bank notes (one of 500 dollars, one of 250, and one of 50) the property of Mr. John D. Martin, of this city, merchant; and which notes he was charged with destroying. To the indictment the prisoner pleaded Guilty; and the court, in consideration of his youth, (with a lenity which perhaps could not have been expected from the enormity of the offence) ordered him to receive thirty lashes upon his bare back, and to be imprisoned for the space of six months!
A private letter from Paris, dated July 16—fays "you have no doubt heard, that a Russian courier, carrying dispatches from St. Peterburgh to Vienna was lately murdered on the Austrian frontiers; it is now reported here, that the assassin, a Polelander, has been arrested, and confessed by whom he was paid to commit this crime, and that this political assassination has been traced to a French secretary of legation at one of the northern courts; how Russia will receive this new insult, or revenge this fresh violation of the law of nations, is impossible to say. But this infamous transaction proves, that France does not possess the secrets of the Russian cabinet, as it does those of certain other indemnified courts."
From a London Paper.
GRAND CANAL.
A measure, in which the trade and navigation of this country are incalculably interested, received, last night, the

most willing concurrence of a committee of the House of Commons. On the motion of Mr. Hawkins Browne, in the committee of supply, 20,000l. was granted towards making a navigable canal through the Highlands of Scotland, from sea to sea. The extent is 59 miles, 29 of which are occupied by lakes of unfathomable depth. The remaining are to be twenty feet deep, and of a proportionable breadth, so that ships of the line may pass from the Baltic to the British Channel. This will obviate all the difficulties of going round about by the Shetland and Orkney Isles; a passage of 14 days in the calmest weather, and which, in the windy season, is rarely effected in less than three months: while by the proposed canal, the passage in the most unfavorable weather, will not occupy more than 12 days, and frequently little more than half that period. It is calculated, that the whole expense of this canal will not exceed the loss sustained by the shipwrecks, in the present course of navigation in five years.
As the invasion of England is all the rage at present the following chronological article may gratify curiosity.
Invasions of England and Great Britain from the death of Edward, the Confessor.
 1066 Sept. 29, successful, William of Normandy.  1069 unsuccessful, by the Irish.  1071 unsuccessful, by the Scots.  1093 unsuccessful, by do. when king Malcolm, was killed.  1101 unsuccessful, Robert, of Normandy.  1136 unsuccessful, by the Scots.  1139 unsuccessful, Maud.  1136 Sept. 23, unsuccessful, Isabell, Queen of Edward II.  1399 July, successful, duke of Lancaster.  1416 unsuccessful, by the French.  1462 unsuccessful, Henry VI. Queen.  1470 successful, Earl of Warwick.  1471 successful, Edward IV.  1471 unsuccessful, Henry VI. Queen.  1484 unsuccessful, Earl of Richmond.  1485, Aug. 8, successful, Earl of Richmond.  1487 unsuccessful, Lambert Simnel.  1495 unsuccessful, Perkin Warbeck.  1497 unsuccessful ditto.  1528 unsuccessful, Philip of Spain.  1650 unsuccessful, Charles II.  1685 May 25, unsuccessful, duke of Monmouth.  1688 Oct. 19, successful, Prince of Orange.  1693 March 12, unsuccessful, James II.  1708 March 17, unsuccessful, the Pretender.  1715 unsuccessful, ditto.  1745 July 14, unsuccessful, ditto.  1797 Feb. 22, unsuccessful, by the French in Wales. 
Mr. Pictet, of Geneva, in his account of a late visit of three months to Great Britain and Ireland, has astonished the people of the continent, with the following power of English industry: "there is," says he, "a case in which a raw material, value one half penny, is raised by manufacture to the worth of 35,000 guineas!" This takes place in the art of a watch-spring-maker. A pound of crude iron only costs a half-penny; it is converted into steel, that steel is made into watch-springs, every watch-spring is sold for half a guinea, and weighs only one tenth of a grain. There are in a pound weight 7000 grains; it therefore affords steel for 70,000 watch-springs. The value of all these, at half a guinea each, is 35,000 guineas.
London paper.
THE FIRST CONSUL AND HIS PRIESTS.
The clergy of France most undoubtedly prove, That to make a good bargain they know; They promise the Consul a living above, And insure for themselves one below.
To Overseers and Laborers.
WANTED an experienced capable and industrious man as an Overseer, also a number of good Laborers for improving and making Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the Bridge now building over the Eastern Branch. Some ploughs are also wanted. Apply to DANIEL CARROLL, CHARLES MINIE, WILLIAM BRENT. September 7.
(By Authority.)
An act making appropriation for repairing Pennsylvania Avenue.
Be it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the sum of Four hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of repairing Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol square, and Fifteenth street east, to be expended under the direction of the mayor.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington. DANIEL CARROLL of Dud'm. President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington. Approved, September 11, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Copy from the original deposited in my office, THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the city of Washington.
An act making provision for the relief of poor, infirm and diseased persons.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the First and Second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That from and after the first Monday of September inst. the poor, infirm and diseased of the city of Washington shall be supported and relieved agreeably to the provisions of this act.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That the mayor shall on or before the said day of September, and every six months thereafter, appoint five reputable inhabitants of the city, who are housekeepers, to be styled "Trustees of the poor," and who shall discharge the duties imposed on them by this act. One of the said trustees to be a resident in that part of the city west of sixteenth street west, one residing between sixteenth street west and sixth street east, and sixth street west and north of south E street; one residing between fourth street east and sixth street west and south of south E street; and the other trustee to reside in that part of the city east of fourth street east. The trustees so appointed to serve for six months from the time of their appointment.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That the trustees of the poor be and are hereby authorized and directed to provide for the relief, maintenance and clothing of all the poor, infirm and diseased of the city of Washington, also medical aid and assistance for them at such place and in such manner as to a majority of the trustees seems most advantageous for the city, and for the benefit of those coming under their care: Provided, that in all cases they confine their expenditures within the limits of the appropriations made by the council for that purpose. They shall keep a regular account of their proceedings and expenditures (subject at all times to the inspection of any member of the council) and report the same to the mayor for his sanction, at least once in every three months, with such remarks on the subject of providing for the poor as their experience may dictate—which accounts and observations shall by him be communicated to the council.
Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That no of the city inhabitant shall be entitled to the provisions of this act, or considered one of the poor of the city of Washington, who has not resided therein at least six months prior to application for relief.
Sec. 5. And be it enacted, That the trustees meet once in every month during their continuance in office; and have power to draw on the treasurer for such sums of money as may be appropriated, and necessary for the discharge of the duties hereby imposed.
Sec. 6. And be it enacted, That all expenditures shall be authorized at the monthly meetings of the trustees, under such regulations as may be prescribed by them.
Sec. 7. And be it enacted, That on the death of any poor, diseased or infirm person, entitled to the provisions of this act, the said trustees shall cause him or her to be decently interred at the expence of the corporation.
Sec. 8. And be it enacted, That from and after the said day of September, the act entitled "An act for the relief of the poor, infirm and diseased persons," passed the twenty-eighth day of October, 1802, be and is hereby repealed.
Sec. 9. And be it enacted, That there is hereby appropriated the sum of four hundred dollars for the support of the poor of the city.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL of Dud'm. President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington. Approved, September 11, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Copy from the original deposited in my office, THOMAS HERTY, Reg. of the city of Washington.
CARPENTER'S TAKE NOTICE.
Those carpenters that are subscribers of the Theatre, have now an opportunity of working out their shares—Apply to the subscriber, GEORGE HADFIELD. September 7.
STOLEN OR STRAYED.
FROM the commons of the city of Washington, on Thursday the 1st inst. two COWS belonging to Mr. Robert Underwood. One is black, has remarkable large horns considerably elevated, with a large udder and is with calf. The other is brindled, large and well proportioned; has a small white spot on her forehead and is excellent for milk. If strayed, any person on delivering the said cows at the house of said Underwood, in Washington, shall receive Five dollars, or if stolen, for delivering them as aforesaid, securing and prosecuting to conviction the thief, the sum of Fifty dollars. MARK STOCKWELL. September 7.
MRS. KEET'S BOARDING SCHOOL.
ON Monday the first of August the ladies of Mrs. Keet's boarding school near Centre Ville Maryland, were examined in reading, English grammar, French, arithmetic and geography. Each young lady produced a specimen of her writing with questions and solutions in different and difficult rules of arithmetic. They read with a degree of animation which surprised and pleased the company, and equally evinced the attention of the teachers and their own application.
There was a number of persons present, all of whom professed themselves highly gratified by their prompt and accurate answers to the numerous questions proposed in English grammar and the French language. They concluded with a perfect explanation of the Geography of North America, particularly of the United States.
We whose names are underlined were witnesses of the pleasing and animating scene, and declare that the utmost merit is equally due to Mrs. Keet, Mr. Paice and the young ladies.
James Shent, John Dames, Perry E. Noel, John Thackett. Centerville—August 18th, 1803.
Mrs. Keet and Mr. Paice, respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of Annapolis, and the public in general, that they will open a boarding school in that city on Monday January 2d, 1804, provided 25 ladies as boarders can be procured by subscription previous to the 20th of October next. Mrs. Keet will teach reading, writing, the English grammar and needle work.
Mr. Paice will teach the French language, (Latin and German if required) arithmetic, geography, astronomy, use of the globes and music.
If the above testimony of Mrs. Keet and Mr. Paice's abilities should not be considered as a sufficient recommendation, Mrs. Keet can produce a number of recommendatory letters from the parents and guardians of those young ladies she has had under her care, as vouchers of her strict attention to the morals, improvement and accommodation of her pupils.
Mr. Paice can also produce testimonials of his character and abilities. He is a German gentleman, educated at one of the principal universities in that country. He is of French extraction, and has resided a considerable time in Paris, which circumstance enabled him to understand and speak the French language as his mother tongue. He has been in the habit of teaching eight years and from the satisfaction he has already given matters himself that he shall be deemed worthy the encouragement of the public.
Application may be made to Mr. Nath and Captain Thomas, Annapolis, or to Mrs. Keet near Centerville, Maryland. September 7.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber has applied to the orphans court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, for letters of administration on the estate of Nathan Goodall, late of the city of Washington, deceased.
ORLANDO COOK. City of Washington 5th September, 1803.
NOTICE.
AS the difference between Mr. Donnell and myself (of which due notice was given the public on the 27th inst.) is in a fair way to be settled in a court of equity the public are requested to suspend their opinion, until a decision takes place, which I anticipate will be a complete refutation of the insinuation contained in the said notice—and I have no doubt will convince Mr. Donnell that he had no just cause to apprehend any evil, from the public's obedient servant.
Wm. CHERRY. August 29.
FOR SALE.
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A Medicine extremely useful when Jaundice and Bilious complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious medicine for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that fluking, faint distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore part of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, diziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people.
Likewise Wheaton's Patent LIGHT OINTMENT.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the Itch, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. August 8.
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 in 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.
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. Hertys's Abridgement of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Hertys's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office. City of Washington, April 1st 1803.
ORDINANCE
Of his Danish Majesty, defining what is to be observed by foreign vessels in regard to quarantine regulations.
HIS Majesty the King most graciously ordered by his mandate of the 12th of October last, that whenever any accounts are received of the existence of the yellow fever in the United States of America, or when no particular advice is received to the contrary from the minister resident there, all American vessels which are not provided with health certificates from the beginning of the month of July until the end of the year are to submit to certain quarantine regulations, and even if they are provided with such certificates, these vessels are still prohibited from communicating with the shore, before they have been visited by the appointed health physician, and if he has the least suspicion, then the vessel must be dealt with accordingly, in conformity to which, no American vessels during such a time shall be piloted, except having hoisted the green flag.
Which gracious command is hereby published for the regulation of all concerned. Given at the Danish Royal Chancery, on the 5th of November, 1802.
Extract of an ord. instance concerning quarantine regulations, and rules, to be observed by navigators who touch at the ports or coasts of the royal Danish dominions, dated at Copenhagen, the 14th November, 1800.
1. Every vessel belonging to our dominions shall have a green flag on board, to be used as prescribed hereafter.
2. Whenever a vessel arrives from a place where there has been contagion, and in all other cases of suspicion, such as having been visited by any vessel from the Barbary coast, having bales of merchandise on board from suspected places, and having not undergone a quarantine since in any other place, or having any virulent sickness on board during the voyage, then the green flag shall be hoisted at the head of the mainmast, before any communication is had with any person whatever from the shore, and before anchor is cast.
3. The commander of any vessel offending against these orders, shall pay a fine of 500 rix dollars, (400 dollars) if no dangerous consequences ensue from his misconduct; but if otherwise he shall be punished with 12 years labor in the fortification—and should any malicious intent be proved upon him, he shall labor in irons during his life. Any vessel having had communication with another vessel that is suspicious, shall be subject to the same regulations and restrictions.
7. Should such a vessel be under the necessity of immediate communication with the shore, she must hoist her own national colors from the foretop, or under the green flag if she has no foremast.
8. After hoisting the color on the fore top, the signal for a pilot, the pilot shall immediately go on board, but not leave the ship board until the health physician has visited her—and for every day that the pilot is detained, he shall receive one rix dollar.
9. To prevent unnecessary delays to such vessels, as are arrived from places that might be suspected, (such as the Mediterranean or the West Indies) but still are secure and free from contagion, not having been at infected places, nor having any infected merchandise on board, and not having had communication with any vessel which could be suspected—nor had any one sick or dead during the voyage, we do order that for such cases all pilots shall be provided with blanks as hereafter written, which the captain and mate of such vessel shall sign, viz.
Undersigned N. commander of the ship, N. arrived from N. and N. W. mate of the said vessel, declare to their certain knowledge that neither any of the ships crew, or any other person, or any merchandise or thing of whatever kind on board the said vessel is infected with contagion or dangerous disease: and the said vessel has not been visited by any cruizers from the African coast or the Levant, and had none dead or sick with an infectious fever during the voyage, so help us God and his holy word; and if this deposition be found false, we subject ourselves to the laws of the land.
10. Blanks of this deposition will be printed in different languages, for the use of foreign vessels that may be subject to the quarantine regulations. As foreign vessels may not always be provided with a green flag, the pilots are bound to have one continually in readiness to be hoisted in aforementioned cases. If the green flag has been used longer than for one day, the pilot shall receive two rix dollars for the same, but the vessel may then keep it.
Any vessel sailing from the port of New York for his majesty's dominions from the 1st of July to the last of December, must be provided with (besides the usual bill of health) a certificate from the Danish vice-consul. Mr. Hammerkin resident at No. 78, Pearl Street where attendance will be given. New York, July 29.
FOR COTTON MANUFACTURERS.
THE Subscriber offers to make the following machinery, and to let them to work in any part of the United States.
Cording engines, either single or double, with flat cards or top rollers, as may be required, and the cylinders of any length from 20 to 32 inches.
Drawing frames, with as many frames as shall be required—each system having three or four heads. (According as they are ordered) will draw from 20 to 25lb. of cotton per day.
Roving frames, with any number of heads, each having two roving cans, will rove from 20 to 25lb. per day.
Water spinning frames, of 84 spindles, (42 on each side) which will spin from two to two and a half bunks on each spindle per day, the hank being 340 yards in length.
Mules, of from 60 to 216 spindles each, which will spin by an experienced hand, from one to one and a half bunks per spindle, daily.
Twisting frames, to double and twist the yarn into two or three threads, for stockings, fringes netting, tambouring, &c.
Looms, for weaving any width with the fly shuttle, either single or double boxes.
Warping mills, either woollen, cotton or linen yarn.
The above machinery will be made and set to work in any part of the United States, by the subscriber, who has served an apprenticeship to the above business, in Manchester, and followed it for twenty two years.
Any person who may want any of the above machinery, may see the same kind of work, at his manufactory, Upper Derby, Del. ware country, seven and a half miles from Philadelphia, where they will receive any satisfaction as to the price, when the size and quality of the machinery wanted shall be described; and letters from the country directed to the care of the Editor of the Aurora will be duly attended to. PETER ELTONHEAD. Philadelphia July 13.
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE HIGHEST PRIZE,
GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
LOTTERY.
In the City of Philadelphia.
  1 Prize of ten thousand dollars 10,000   1 six thousand 6,000   1 three thousand 3,000   1 two thousand 2,000   5 one thousand 5,000   10 five hundred 5,000   20 three hundred 3,000   20 two hundred 4,000   35 one hundred 3,500   90 fifty 4,500   100 twenty 2,000   6000 seven 42,000 
6274 prizes, dolls 90,000 11726 blanks, less than two to a prize. 18000
The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
The first drawn numbers on the 10th, 13th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 33th days of drawing, will be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars each.
The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each.
The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars.
From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contemplated, and that the tickets will be raised considerably before that period.
They may be had at SIX dollars of GEORGE AYLOP, jun. 20. 67. } Chesnut MATTHEW M'CONNEL, 82, } street. D. C. D. C.
Whole tickets 6. Quarter tickets, 2 75 Hall, 3 25 E. 1th, 95 Letters post-paid, including the cash, shall be duly attended to, and St. Augustine and New York lottery prizes received in payment. July 20. eptm
FIRE WOOD WANTED.
ANY person who has from 50 to 400 cords of wood to dispose of, and will deliver it in the city of Washington, may have a purchaser by applying to.
JOHN GARDNER. President's square. The seller will be accommodated with a long time for delivery. Aug. 25.
COMMITTED.
on the 24th day of July last, to the gaol of Prince George county Maryland, a negro man by the name of Richard about five feet one or two inches high, appears to be thirty years old or upwards a dark complexion, has a scar on the right side of his forehead, and a small scar near the left eye, has lost two or three of his upper teeth—his clothing an oldish shirt, brown roll trowsers, and the crown of an old wool hat, lays he belongs to general B. Kerfein, near Port Tobacco Charles county, and that he was hired to Mr. O'Brien in the city of Washington—his owner is requested to release him from gaol or he will be sold out for his prison fees as the law directs.
THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff, Prince George county Md. August 5, 1803. raw2m
It is the wish of the Editor of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER to engage an individual well qualified to REPORT THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS. Immediate application, with the terms that will be agreeable, is requested.
The Editors of papers who publish Debates from the National Intelligencer are requested to insert this advertisement in their papers a few times.

THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the West Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloth and Calimere's, superior Navy Blue and other colours; handsome Navy & Fashionable Buttons, &c. Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's Square. April 13. 1803. tf.
BISCUIT BAKE HOUSE, Near the Sugar House New-Jersey Avenue. THE subscriber has commenced the above business in all its various branches, where merchants or owners of vessels may be supplied on reasonable terms; also private families with the best of Crackers. PETER MILLER. Washington August 19. tf.
WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber.—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. THOS. POLLARD. Feb. 27th. cp.
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore.
Dollars. 1 prize of 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 2 do 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 5,000 250 do 20 5,000 4000 do 15 60,000
1 first drawn ticket after 4000, having a blank to its number, 500 1 do after 4000 do 500 1 do after 6000 do 500 1 do after 8000 do 500 1 do after 10,000 do 500 1 do after 12,000 do 500 1 do after 15,000 do 500 1 do after 18,000 do 500 1 do after 20,000 do 2,000 1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000 7154 Prizes, 410,000 1386 Blanks—Not two to a prize, 21,000 The tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000 The probable 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 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 Beccan, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Charles O'Quigley, Patrick Bennett, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, Frances I. Mitchell. esq. July 13, 1803. The managers have lodged a number of officers in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
PRINTING INK OF AN EXCELLENT QUALITY, FOR SALE AT TIMOTHY CALDWELL'S Near the West Market, City of Washington, who has to Let on Ground Rent a number of Lots in eligible situations. June 22. 3m.
Lots for sale. IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereof by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Calimere's, Silk Floratine, Black and fancy silk molekin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Tolimeteers, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coatings, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made to the first style of fashion. New Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802.
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'CLAN. Washington May 25. tf. THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Anne Arundel county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Calvert county in Maryland, letters of administration, de bonis non in the personal estate of Robert Gover, late of Calvert county deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 28th day of February next, as they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 11th day of August, 1803. GASAWAY PINDELL, Adm. d. bonorum, of Robert Gover deceased. August 27. 3taw
NOTICE. IS hereby given that the subscriber will attend at Leonard Town in Saint Mary's county on Tuesday the fourth day of October next, for the purpose of making payment of distribution, or first dividend amongst the creditors of the estate of Robert Greenwell late of said county deceased—all persons having claims must exhibit them legally authenticated, otherwise they will not be entitled to receive their proportionable part of such claims from, EDMUND B. GREENWELL, adm. August 3. epgw
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber, are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWITT 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 at or before SAMUEL BLODGETT. March 30.
By his excellency JOHN F. MEIGS, Governor of the state of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears unto me, by an inquest taken in Kent county, before Joseph Henson, Esq. one of the coroners of the said county, that an atrocious murder hath been committed on the person of ROBERT ASHLEY, late of Kent county, by a certain Ephraim Armstrong, also of said county, who hath since absconded and fled from justice: And whereas, it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the law and peace of society to justice—I have, therefore, thought proper to issue this my proclamation, and do, by and with the advice and consent of the council, offer a reward of two hundred DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said Ephraim Armstrong, in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice.
Given in council, at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and three. JOHN F. MERCER. By his excellency's command. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the governor and council. Description of the person of Ephraim Armstrong. He is about thirty-five years of age, of a muscular make, five feet ten inches high, wears his own hair, which is short, black, and curls very much; his eyes are small, black and piercing; his complexion brown; his countenance remarkably dark and gloomy when he speaks he works his mouth about a good deal. 'Tis said he has a brother somewhere in the western country, if so, it is probable he has gone to him—He usually rode a grey mare, which it is supposed he rode away, as he is missing from his farm. IN COUNCIL. Annapolis, August 5, 1803. Ordered, That the foregoing proclamation and description be published four times in each week for the space of four weeks, in the Telegraph, American, and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer at Washington; the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Republican Advocate, Herald, and Bartlett's paper at Frederick Town; and Mr. Smith's paper at Easton. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Ck. August 19. epgw
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE. Have just received the following NEW BOOKS. THE Life of Lorenzo De' Medici, 3 vol. Denon's travels in Upper and Lower Egypt during the campaigns of gen. Bonaparte in that country, 2 vol. Willich's Domestic Encyclopedia; or Dictionary of facts and useful knowledge, vol. I. & II. for which the subscription is still open—the price will be enhanced to non-subscribers. The Marriage Promise, a new comedy. Public characters, or contemporary biography, containing the memoirs of the most celebrated personages of this country and Europe. John Bull, or an Englishman's fire side, a new comedy. Tale of Mystery—ditto. Friend of Women, translated from the French. Bolluer's Select Sermons, &c. &c. N. B.—R. C. & Co. have always on hand, at moderate prices, writing letter and wrapping papers, quills, wafers, sealing-wax, ink powder, ink and sand stands, pocket knives, playing cards, parchment, blank and account books, copper plate copies, &c. &c.
FOR SALE One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is in wood—it is situated within six miles of the Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOWE. Prince George county, July 22. 3taw
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. Percyvale's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Luciad, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 1 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soultavie's Memoirs of Louis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 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 Politians, 8vo. Reynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallero's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beckman'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 file 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. Lorimer 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Bread Crumbs, by G. Coleman. Botanewen's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Glover's Athenian, 3 vols. 8vo. In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, sciences, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.
United States of America. Fifth circuit, Virginia district, May term, 1803. Under a decree of the said court, We the commissioners will expose for public sale, on the premises, at 12 o'clock on Friday the 30th day of September next, that valuable and extensive F A R M, CALLED Mount Salus, alias Millthorpe, lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf Trap runs, containing by deed 550 acres, and by survey 673 acres. The mansion house is on a high healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water—The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, two brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18 walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the mansion house and garden. There are also a valuable merchant and grist mill, saw mill, distillery, miller's house and overseer's house. The mill house is 40 by 30, two stories high, half the lower floor of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Cologne, stones, three bolting cloths almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The mill house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for making grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house, constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three tills and one boiler can be worked to advantage in said house. The waters of Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded, by none in the country or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description; and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to received improvement from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 panels of fence on the land, about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs, 50 acres more may be made at a small expense. This farm enjoys many natural advantages, which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of the opportunity of viewing the premises previous to the day of sale. The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made to the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last payments. Some informality in the decree prevented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now noticed. Captain James Wiley, residing near the land, will show the premises, and also a plan of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale. CHARLES LITTLE, JAMES WILEY, JAMES DOUGLASS. August 30. ep
WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county as a runaway, on the 8th inst. a negro man, who calls himself EDWARD JACKSON, he is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, stout and well made, has lost the greater part of his left ear, has a scar on his breast, and one on each hand over his thumbs, has on a white kersey jacket, blue cloth trowsers, and ozanburg 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
PLAISTER OF PARIS. A Cargo of Plaister of Paris, just received and for sale by the subscribers—in proof of its excellence, we subjoin the certificate of John A. Binns, Esq. of Loudon county, Virginia, whose long and successful experience as a farmer in the use of this article, must render him equal to, if not the best judge in this country. STEUART & BEALL. August 12. I do certify that I have this day examined a large quantity of Plaister of Paris, belonging to Steuart and Beall of George Town, and conceive it to be genuine and of the very first quality, and such as I should at all times select for my own use, and think I can with propriety recommend it generally. JOHN A. BINNS. July 26, 1803. 2awgw
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 stammers in his speech. He was formerly the property of Doctor Blake 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 Oznaburg trowsers, an old shirt, a grey short coat. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me, shall receive the above reward. LEWIN TALBURTT. July 11. 1803. tawtf
LANDS FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell a tract of land situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Shore Hills in Loudon 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 Plaister 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 undivided title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judgment, debt, lease, claim or demand whatsoever against any part, it having been always let to tenants at low annual rents who are raised and 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 rent. And it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole or 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 McIlhenny near the premises, or to Mr. John Janney merchant in Alexandria. THOMAS ALWOOD DIGGES. July 15, 1803. taw2m
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, intitled, "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, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HAT: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. F. 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 dress 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.
IN the case of John Barber an insolvent debtor.—It is ordered that three months from and after the first day of June next, be appointed for the creditors to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee and that a copy of this order be published once in each week, until the tenth day of October next, in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist. HENRY HARSHMAN, appointed trustee. Test. URIAH FORRESTER, Ck. Sept. 5. 7tw
PATENT GUN LOCK. The subscriber offers for sale the right of making and using Edward West's improvement in Gun Locks, which is considered by judges of the utmost importance to every person using fire arms, and more particularly to the army and militia of the United States. There are two very great advantages resulting from this improvement, the first is, that no accident can possibly happen by a gun going off at half cock as it has in that situation no connection with the dog, consequently not with the trigger or any other external part of the lock. It cannot possibly catch at half cock as there is no notch that the dog can catch on, and the counter dog is to be placed in the act of cocking, as not to be reformed but by the cock first falling or being let down. The great security in this improvement ought certainly to recommend it to general use, to avoid the innumerable accidents that has and must unavoidably happen from the present plan, in guns going off at half cock, &c. Application made to Mr. Rhodes, city of Washington, will be communicated and attended to, where I shall attend at the sitting of Congress. THOMAS WEST. August 29. 1awgm
District of Columbia, Washington County, ss. By the Orphan's Court, August 16th, 1803. CHARLES HYDE, having made application for letters of administration to the estate of Thomas Keen deceased a soldier in the late captain D. Beall's company of the 1st sublegion who died in 1795, and of Jonathan Coffin deceased a soldier in Capt. in Kirby's company. It is ordered that the said Charles Hyde give notice of his said application, by advertisement in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer inserted once a week for four successive weeks, and that administration be committed to him, unless cause to the contrary be shown, on or before the second Tuesday in October next. Test. JOHN HEWITT, Reg. And I do give notice accordingly. CHARLES HYDE. August 19. 1awgw
10 DOLLARS REWARD. ESCAPED from Prince George County gaol, on the 21st inst. two NEGRO MEN. JACK committed as a runaway, a black fellow about twenty-two years of age, five feet five inches high, has a scar on his left cheek near his nose, and some grey hairs on his head, his clothing when committed, was an Oznaburg shirt and trowsers, says he was old not long since by Joseph Griffiths of Calvert county Maryland, to a person living in one of the northern states, from whence he made his escape. PHILIP SULLIVAN a mulatto man, committed on suspicion of felony—he is about twenty eight years of age, five feet ten inches high, wears his hair bushed—a nose made fellow, his clothing an Oznaburg shirt a pair of brown checkered overalls, twedown waistcoat, an old brown cloth coat, and felt hat. Philip did reside in or near Bedfordburg where he has a wife.—The above reward will be paid for delivering the said fellows at the goal from whence they escaped, or five dollars for either. THOMAS MACGILL, Sheriff, Prince George county. September 2. 3taw
FOR SALE By LEWIS CLEPHAN East of the Branch bank on F. street City of Washington. PAINTERS COLORS OF ALL SORTS. White Lead in kegs Red Lead, and dry, Spruce Ocher, Stone Ocher of superior Patent Yellow, quality, Gold Litage, Turkey Umber, Prussian Blue, 1st and Vermilion, 2nd quality, Beil Carmin drop lake, Kings Yellow, Painters Brushes of all Lingeau oil and spirits forst, of turpentine, Window glass 10 by 12—8 by 10, and 7 by 9, Gold and silver leaf by the pack or book, Large sheet glass cut to any size. Gentlemen sending their Sashes will have them neatly glazed and on moderate terms. All orders from the country will be carefully attended to. August 3. 1awtf
Treasury of the United States, Washington August 15, 1803. WHEREAS by an act of Congress dated May the 8th, 1792, intitled "An act to provide for a Copper Coinage," in the second section thereof, it is enacted, "That after the expiration of six calendar months from the time when there shall have been paid into the Treasury by the said Director (of the Mint) in cents and half cents, a sum not less than fifty thousand Dollars, which time shall forthwith be announced by the Treasurer in at least two gazettes or newspapers, published at the seat of government, of the United States for the time being, in copper coins or pieces whatsoever, except the said cents and half cents, shall pass current as money, or shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment for any debt, demand, loan, matter or thing whatsoever; and all copper coins or pieces, except the said cents and half cents, which shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment contrary to the prohibition aforesaid, shall be forfeited, and every person by whom any of them shall have been so paid or offered to be paid or received in payment, shall also forfeit the sum of ten dollars, and the said forfeiture and penalty shall and may be recovered with costs of suit for the benefit of any person or persons by whom information of the incurring thereof shall have been given." And whereas it appears by the books of this office, that more than fifty thousand dollars in cents and half cents, have been so paid into the Treasury. I now therefore, in obedience to the said act, do hereby give public notice of the same. TH. T. TUCKER, Treasurer United States. August 15. taw 3m