The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1804-10-18 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IV. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. DCCXXX. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1804. FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN. PAID IN ADVANCE.
Charlotte Hall School.
AGREEABLY to public notice, the Trustees of this institution held their annual examination of the pupils on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of September: John A. Stuart, Esq. of Fairhaven, Virginia, at the particular request of the Board presided during this examination and, at the close, in a most elegant and appropriate address, expressed "his highest approbation, his most unbounded astonishment and applause." How grateful to the feelings of the Trustees were the loud plaudits of a numerous assemblage of the parents and guardians of children committed to their care! During the orations there appeared an ecstasy of joy! and, the calm satisfaction which was exhibited in the examination of the different classes in Homer, Lucian, Greek Testament, Cicero, Terence, Virgil, Caesar, Ovid, Cornelius Nepos, Set. Vet. Erasmus, Corderius, and every part of Grammar, gave equal pleasure to the Trustees and to an attentive audience.
With what rapture did every spectator anticipate the future benefits which may result to society from the growing success of this rising establishment—with what delight did all behold 123 pupils in perfect health! and not a single child, accidentally detained, was absent from flocking.
The Trustees hope, that this public approbation of the performance of the pupils will stimulate them to persevere in the race of glory and will rivet to their youthful minds this important truth, that education will render them useful citizens and good men.
The classes will open on the 6th day of October next under the following arrangement.
GEORGE RALPH, A. M. Principal. OWEN F. MAGRATH, A. M. Vice Principal. JAMES TOOMY, Assistant in the classical school. NEALE H. SHAW, English master. M. DESMANGLES, Professor of the French language. By order of the Board of Trustees, WM. THOMAS, Chairman. October 5—
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States, that from the eighth day of July next those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which they may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. }
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices.
May 30—2w6m
TO BE RENTED
For one year from the 1st of Nov next, the dwelling house lately occupied by Mrs. Williams as a boarding house, in New Jersey Avenue, on the Capitol Hill. It has ten good lodging rooms, with a free place in each, besides a parlour and dining room, and is in every respect well calculated for a boarding house.
For terms apply to Doctor May, or to the subscriber,
W. CRANCH.
October 6, 1804—eptNov.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of the powers vested in me by the last will and testament of JOHN EMERY deceased, I will sell at public auction, at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington on Monday the 5th day of November next, the following lots.
Lots no. 5 and 15 in square 431—on lot 15 is erected a small one story frame house and workshop; one half of lot no. 2 in square east of 1025 laying on the Eastern Branch and improved by a wharf and a one story frame house—part of a lot no. 2 in square 731, lying on Pennsylvania avenue near the Capitol, and lots no. 1 and 22 in square 213.
The said lots will be sold on a credit of 12 months, bond with good security being given for payment with interest from the day of sale.
GEORGE BLAGDEN.
October 1—3gt&awtf
PROPOSALS
BY JOHN DIXON,
For Printing by Subscription, a Periodical Work, to be entitled the
VIRGINIA MAGAZINE,
OR,
Monthly Miscellany.
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THE utility and rational amusement derived from well conducted Magazines probably will not be controverted. They afford an asylum for many fugitive essays, that might otherwise meet with a more rigorous fate than they merit. The brevity of their articles, and their longer duration of existence than that of some other periodical publications, hold out an inducement to that indulgence, too frequently the attendant of genius, and to those pressed by the cares of business, to devote an hour or two to their own entertainment, and the pleasure and instruction of the community, while the greater variety of subjects they comprise, gives them a decided superiority over several other works. For they contain something to suit the palate of every one, and may be particularly pleasing and instructive to those who have not the inclination or the leisure to persevere in more prolix writings. These are few countries, where a love of reading prevails and science is regarded, in which Magazines are not numerous and well received. And yet the subscriber thinks he is correct in saying that not one is published in the respectable state of Virginia. He designs to publish one, principally of a literary complexion, provided he obtains adequate support, in which case he flatters himself, that his exertions will prove fully satisfactory to his patrons. For any reluctance to subscribe, arising from a non compliance of any persons who may have issued proposals, similar to the foregoing, the subscriber has it only in his power to say that he pledges his honor to comply with his engagement, if supported by the public.
September 7.
J. DIXON
BARLEY.
I will give one dollar per bushel for all good well cleaned barley delivered at my Brew-House in Alexandria till the 1st of December 1804.
THOMAS CRUSE.
Oct. 10—1m.
500 Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS on the first day of April last a Negro fellow named STROTHER and his wife named PHILLIS absconded from my plantation near Chester court house South Carolina—and as I have reason to suspect that some white person or persons has been accessory in said negroes elopement, or has feloniously carried them away—I hereby offer the above reward upon conviction of any white person concealing or carrying away said negroes.
Forty dollars with all reasonable expenses will be paid for lodging said negroes in any jail and giving notice by letter to me at Chester C. H. South Carolina, so that I may get them, or twenty dollars for each; that is, if they are taken by any person after this date—any jailor or other persons giving notice to me of said negroes, that they are lodged in any jail before this date shall be very handsomely rewarded.
STROTHER is 22 or 23 years of age, little yellow complexioned, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout made, crooked legged, very large feet, has a poor countenance, has large scars on his back occasioned by a severe whipping, by his former overseer in Virginia for rebelling against him.
PHILLIS is 20 or 22 years old, of a middle size, trim made, black complexion, has a small lip when she speaks—said negroes formerly belonged to Mr. Edward Carter, in Prince William county, state of Virginia where it is supposed (if they have cloped of themselves) they will try to go.
Any letters of information will be very thankfully received
JOHN JOHNSTON.
Chester C. H. South Carolina, July 11—1awtf
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE,
THE DEFENCE.
No. IX.
Passing on to a view of the measures of the war department of the government, we are naturally led to offer a few remarks on the policy of the United States. There is probably no civilized nation on earth whose welfare is not connected with the maintenance of peace. Yet true, and even trite as this observation is, there is scarcely a single nation that long maintains it. The ambition of rulers, the prejudices of the people, the injustice of nations, are the constant causes that kindle wars for which a plausible pretext is never wanting. When, therefore, the United States took rank among the independent nations of the earth, and held out the promise of a free government, in which the oppressed might find an asylum, it was with a deep and fearful anxiety that the philanthropist marked the steps which she took. The enemies of republican institutions predicted internal divisions and external wars; and announced the early dissolution of her union. In the first stages of the government, both before and after the formation of the constitution, too many grounds of apprehension arose. An Indian war, disastrously pursued, was succeeded by an insurrection, and in the rear were observed some dark omens of war with Britain, and afterwards with France, the most powerful nations of Europe. During this alarming period the republicans declared themselves the friends of peace; and their efforts promised but little success in longer averting war, when public opinion placed the government in their hands. Then the voice of faction sounded still louder, and proclaimed an impending war with England, long since charged upon the members of the administration as a favourite measure.
Four years have nearly elapsed, and these awful warnings have turned out to be "mere spits," and have "dissolved into thin air." All impending alarms have been removed. The savages have been hushed into a profound peace, the whole interior is blessed with a harmony, that has not been disturbed in the final settlement of the union, the citizens have not in a single remonstrance complained of a solitary grievance, and all Europe is at peace with us. Has this been effected by a vast military apparatus, by an impressive display of cannon and bayonets and uniform? No. The first measure of the administration was, as we have already seen, to reduce the army from five to three thousand men; thereby diminishing the annual expense of 522 000 dollars. With this small force, every necessary purpose of an army has been answered, and this too amidst circumstances of no little difficulty. When the present Secretary came into office, he found the department in that situation that necessarily arose from the character of his predecessor. It is not the end of these remarks to make injudicious reflections on the last administration not absolutely necessary to elucidate the view we are taking. But it is a fact, whose notoriety cannot be extended, that the former Secretary was as little qualified for the transaction of the business devolved upon him as, perhaps, any man living.
The war department requires a regular attention to numerous details, and a details, and a prompt decision upon occurring cases. Whatever may have been the attention bestowed by Mr. McHenry, his measures were taken with so much tardiness, that the simplest operation was protracted until its utility was nearly lost. His task was soon covered with an accumulation of business; every thing was delayed, and much was entirely lost in the heap. The best friends of the administration called aloud for a reform.
This reform was attempted by General Dearborn; with what success the public has long since seen. With habits, directly opposed to those of his predecessor, he has restored the energy and regularity so essential to all military arrangements. With a much smaller sum than that allowed under the preceding administration, he has preserved peace on the frontiers and has distributed the force in such a manner as fully to protect the fortifications. Nor ought it to be omitted that the acquisition of Louisiana has not augmented the army a man, or cost the nation, for that purpose, a single cent.
Some slight dissatisfaction has arisen in relation to the treatment of Col. But
ler, and the derangement of certain officers. But the former is the act of a court martial, and the punishment he has received is in truth that of his political friends; and the derangements are, for the most part, the necessary effects of law. Some brave and able officers may have been dismissed; but it is not alleged that those remaining in service are inferior to them; and though the politics of nearly all the officers are adverse to those of the administration, not one of them has been removed on that account.
The superintendence of the military department, during a period of peace, admits of the display of little that is brilliant. It does not however thence follow that its duties are unimportant. To estimate the importance of their faithful discharge, it is only necessary to reflect on the injurious effects that result from their abuse. As there is nothing more dangerous to the liberties or subversive of the morals, of a people, than large standing armies, no greater benefit can be conferred by government than the keeping them within the strictest limits. The importance of this point is ably illustrated in the instructions of the Virginia Legislature to their Senators, understood to be the production of Mr. Madison.
"Although the Constitution submits the right of raising armies to the discretion of Congress, yet, it evidently contemplated the Militia as the great bulwark of national defence, as well, to use the language of the Constitution, to repel invasions, as to execute the laws of the union and suppress insurrections, and contemplated the right of raising armies for pressing and extraordinary emergencies. That the militia, except in such emergencies, is the only safe and adequate defence of the nation, is a political axiom hitherto held sacred in the United States. This is not only the obvious meaning of the Constitution, but is still more strongly evidenced by the practical construction thereof under the former administration, as will appear by reviewing its proceedings for several successive years after the government was put into operation. Shortly after that event, the first president in his speech of the 8th of January, 1790, called the attention of Congress, to the great business of providing for the national defence in the following words: "A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined, to which end, an uniform and well digested plan is requisite." Acting under the same impression in his speech on the 25th of October, 1791, he again reminded Congress of the Militia, as the great depository of national force; speaking of the several objects referred to the consideration of Congress, in referring to the Militia he observes: "The first is certainly an object of primary importance, whether they are viewed in reference to the national security, or to the satisfaction of the community or to the preservation of order; in connection with this, the establishment of competent magazines and arsenals, and the fortifications naturally present themselves to consideration. The safety of the United States under divine Protection, ought to rest on the basis of systematic and solid arrangements, except as little as possible to the hazard of fortuitous circumstances."
"These recommendations being considered as relating exclusively to the Militia, gave rise to a law (more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform Militia throughout the United States.) The President again recurring to the Militia, as the safe and adequate defence of the nation, in his speech on the third of December, 1793, after speaking of the necessity of procuring arms and other military apparatus, emphatically observes: "Nor can such arrangements with such objects, be exposed to the censure or jealousy of the warmest friends of Republican government. They are incapable of abuse in the hands of a Militia, who ought to possess a pride in being the depository of the force of the Republic, and may be trained to a degree of energy equal to every military exigency of the United States. But it is an enquiry which cannot be too solemnly pursued, whether the act has organised them so as to produce their full effect." And again, after the Militia had demonstrated their efficacy in promptly marching to suppress an opposition to the laws in Pennsylvania, on the 19th of November, 1794, in his speech the President observes:—"The devising and establishing a well regulated Militia, would be a genuine source of Legislative honor, and a perfect title to public gratitude. I therefore entertain a hope, that the present session will not pass, without
carrying to its full energy, the power of organising, arming, and disciplining the Militia, and thus providing in the language of the Constitution, for calling them forth, to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions, as auxiliary to the state of our defence to which Congress can never too frequently recur; they will not omit to enquire whether the fortification one which have been already licensed by law, be commensurate with our exigencies." These quotations require no illustration. They demonstrate the principle contended for by the General Assembly. Until the fifth Congress this principle appears to have been duly respected. It was then materially varied by the substitution of a military establishment, and by volunteer corps officered by the President, and not by the states, as the Constitution requires, that the Militia should be, at the same time relating to arm and equip any portion of the Militia for the purposes of defence.
"The solicitude of the Virginia Assembly for disbanding the army and re-enacting the great Constitutional principle of national defence, is greatly increased by referring to the enormous sums appropriated for supporting the army and navy. During the last year, whilst money was procured at eight per centum, the appropriations for the support of the army alone amounted to 4,200,000 dollars—for fortifications 700,000—for the navy 4,350 000—amounting in the whole to 9,250,000, exclusively of a great and unascertained sum of voluntary subscriptions for building and equipping vessels of war for which the subscribers receive an interest at six per centum.—Thus imposing an annual debt or an annual tax upon the people of nearly two dollars for every individual throughout the United States—to say nothing of the moral and political evils incident to a standing army, and some of which are already developing themselves in the United States. Considering the great distance of the United States from the powerful nations of Europe, the natural strength of the country, the spirit of the people, and the fate of one invading experiment made at a time, and under circumstances, infinitely unfavorable to the United States compared with their present situation; the General Assembly are persuaded that as long as the nations of Europe continue at war with each other, no formidable invasion is to be apprehended at all, nor a sudden and formidable invasion at any time. Under these prospects of things the General Assembly hold it as the dictate of true policy in the Federal Government to abandon the public resources, to arrange and prepare the Militia, and to cultivate harmony by removing as far as possible, causes of jealousy and disapprobation. With these advantages it cannot be doubted that the United States would be in a better posture for facing any danger that can be seriously apprehended, than can be given them by the present military establishment, accompanied with the anticipation of resources, and the accumulation of public debts and taxes inseparable therefrom."
From this concise view of the measures and principles of the Washington administration, it is manifest that they coincided with those pursued by the present. By both a militia is considered "as the only safe and adequate defence of the nation." Washington declares—"that they may be trained to a degree of energy equal to every military exigency of the United States;" and Jefferson pronounces—"a well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace, and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them." Washington in all his annual communications to Congress, recommended the improvement of the system for the organisation of the militia; Jefferson, in all his messages, has evinced the same sense of the importance of the object. Of this his first message affords a good specimen of the spirit of all the rest:
"A statement," says he, "has been formed by the Secretary of War, on mature consideration, of all the posts and stations, where garrisons will be expedient, and of the number of men requisite for each garrison. The whole amount is considerably short of the present military establishment. For the future plus no particular use can be pointed out. For defence against invasion, their number is as nothing; nor is it considered needful, or safe that a standing army should be kept up, in time of peace, for that purpose. Uncertain as we must ever be of the particular point in our circumference where an enemy will choose to invade us, the only force which

can be ready at every point, and competent to oppose them, is the body of neighboring citizens, as formed into a militia. On these, collected from the parts most convenient, in numbers proportioned to the invading force, it is best to rely not only to meet the first attack, but if that fails to be permanent, to maintain the defence until regulars may be engaged to relieve them. These considerations render it important that we should, at every season, continue to amend the defects, which from time to time shew themselves, in the laws for regulating the militia, until they are sufficiently perfect: nor should we now, or at any time, separate, until we can by our own device every thing for the militia, which we could do were an enemy at our door."
It is true that under neither administration, has that system been carried to the perfection of which it is susceptible, and without the accomplishment of which, the part of ought not to rest satisfied. Much, however, has been done, with so conspicuously good an effect, as to animate future efforts, and to justify the hope that at no distant day the militia will be placed on such a footing as nearly, if not entirely to supersede the necessity of a regular army.
CURTIUS.
From Jackson's Register.
IN the opinion of many, it may be thought an unpropitious moment to introduce, with effect, any thing which can be supposed to awaken in the citizens of the United States, a desire to make a small attempt towards improving our manufactures; yet it may not be improper to keep in view a subject, the benefits resulting from which, are the forces of National prosperity. It may be said, that more can be GAINED by exporting cotton (the principle article of raw material we now have,) than by the manufacture of it; at the present time, the opinion may be just; but I will ask, how it will be if the cultivation of it should increase for five or ten years to come, in proportion as it has for as many past? Surely it cannot continue an object worthy of the attention of either planter or merchant; whereas, if the surplus were wrought into clothing the trade would remain a lucrative one, whilst our citizens would be gaining a knowledge of manufacturing; and in a course of time, we should be able to raise no more than is necessary for demand at home. Another great advantage may be produced, by the establishment of manufactures, which I presume is of vast importance, nothing less than strengthening the bond of our union. It is well known, that in the Eastern States wool can be raised with great success and the exchange of that article for cotton, will be the means of uniting interests; and whilst both are advanced, our national compact will every day become stronger and stronger. I will ask, where is that spirit of independence, of which we as a nation so much boast? Are we not dependent on Great Britain for every article of clothing, and indeed for many of the most simple implements of husbandry? When we view the critical situation of affairs in Europe, we may admit doubts, whether we can be much longer supplied with the manufactures of Great Britain; for even now such is the situation of that island, in consequence of the menaces of an ambitious enemy, that her subjects are diverted from their accustomed avocations, to perform a necessary military duty, which, if the necessity should long continue, must be the means of depreciating her manufactures: Altogether letting aside the probability of an invasion, legislators of America! does it not behove you to "to think on these things?" For by encouraging our manufactures, it may be productive of an advantage to our common country, we are now incapable of calculating. If the government of the union shall not conceive it to be their duty to make any advances in this interesting subject, perhaps the legislature of the several states may consider it an object not unworthy of attention; let the spirit of patriotism be aroused; and if this laudable zeal is generally felt, perhaps one step may be taken toward the attainment of an object, the perfection of which, though it be not in the day of those who began the work, will not be less desirable. Admiring posterity will venerate your names, and render a grateful tribute to your memory, for a benefit of no less magnitude than the establishment of the Union on an immovable basis, whose character will continue to be a Great, Wise, but more Independent Empire.
A FEDERALIST.
A gang of thieves is now before the Criminal Tribunal, at Lyons; they were taken in the magazine of a rich merchant there, Citizen Flinzel, in the very act of carrying away several bales of silk. Their Chief called Dufour, has 16 years past, or since the beginning of the revolution. In 1792, however, he suddenly became a famous Jacobin, and
a staunch patriot; and in 1793, and 1794, he was one of the revolutionary judges, who condemned to many Lionesse people to death, and who confiscated their property. Of these confiscations, he appropriated to himself four millions of livres, 166 000. went to Paris, bought a hotel, kept his mistress, invited all foreign ministers and fashionable people to his balls, routs, assemblies, thes , &c. married a cousin of Rowbel, from whom he was divorced in 1799, to court a young Mademoiselle Beauharnais, a niece to our empress; but in the interval, having met with other rogues, more clever than himself, he was carried to gambling houses, and plundered of his pillage. Being reduced to the statu quo in which the revolution found him, he collected together all discontented Terrorists or Jacobins out of place, and formed a gang of thieves, coiners and forgers, and returned to the patriots places destined for them by nature, and which it had been a blessing for France if they never had quitted. Some of his accomplices have already perished, others occupy the prisons and the galleys; but Dufour himself had hitherto escaped the scorching of the police, when a faithless female betrayed her faithless lover. His plan for his last robbery was excellent. He had hired several boats on the river Rhone, on the quay of which Flinzel's magazine is situated. He had posted, at twenty paces distance between each, ten centries, in case of alarm, and entered therefor boldly, at nine o'clock in the evening of the 19th of May, the magazine with false keys. The hired boats were under the care of 22 other accomplices, of whom he ordered 6 to join him, and had 12 persons with him in the magazine, to assist in packing up its contents. At a certain signal, however, five Police agents, and eight gens-d'armes, concealed in a small closet, rushed forward and captured Dufour, and those thieves within doors, whilst other police agents and gens-d'armes seized the remainder of them on the quay and in the boats. He had the imprudence before the tribunal, to claim intimate acquaintance with our Emperor and Empress, having treated them both, and been treated by them, in April 1798. He even pretended to possess the Emperor's promise of a place in the Tribunal, but the survivance , or reversion, though signed Bonaparte, was visibly a forgery, which the rack will force him to confess. He has acknowledged before the Tribunal, that, besides the four millions he, as a patriot, appropriated to himself at Lyons ten years ago, Rowbel had procured him opportunity, by contracts for the army and navy, to gain three millions more, which sums were lost by him within 18 months, at the gambling tables at Paris. He is only 34 years of age, and will probably pass the remainder of his days in the galleys, should he not obtain the pardon of the Emperor, for which he hopes.
LONDON, August 1.
It is now positively asserted, that Bonaparte has threatened the Port with an immediate declaration of war, if the Grand Seignor suffers any more men of war to pass through the Black Sea and the Dardanelles into the Mediterranean.
The circumstance of the Emperor of Russia having taken Louis XVIII under his immediate protection, in the present state of affairs, is of infinite importance. We pledge ourselves for the truth of the intelligence we communicated on Sunday, that the Emperor in inviting his majesty to quit the Prussian territories, and to reside upon the Russian frontiers, did actually style him King of France and Navarre; and concluded his letter with a positive assurance, that he would declare himself very speedily in a more signal manner. This information was transmitted to this country by Louis the XVIII himself, to his brother Monsieur. Every occurrence that has taken place within the last two months, proves, that this conduct of Russia to the unfortunate brother of the murdered Louis, is not the mere effect of pity and humanity for the fallen fortunes of so illustrious a house. It is the result of a determination to try to rescue Europe by another continental war, from the gripe and power of an usurper. The emperor of Russia's ultimatum has, we understand, been dispatched to Paris; and a private letter from Petersburg, adds, that another note has been, or is about to be sent to the Diet of Ratisbon, declaring, "that the Emperor finds his guarantee violated and disrespected, and the peace of the continent disturbed, because, as long as an hostile army oppresses Hanover, Germany is at war, and not at peace. Suppose that an English or Russian army should land on the banks of the Elbe, attack in Hanover the foreign invaders, combat and pursue them to Holland, or to France, could the German Empire then be said to be at peace, when three foreign nations were fighting for one of the German states? And has not the Emperor of Russia, as a guarantee, and the King of England,
as sovereign, more right, may it be their duty, to deliver Hanover from its invaders, than France to attack it without provocation, and to oppress it without resistance? These conditions, and others of the same description, are of such a nature, that they call upon all the members of the Diet, and upon the Supreme chief of the German Empire, to take immediate steps to force the foreign invaders to evacuate the German territory, as in a contrary case, their impolitic endurance, and dangerous temporisation, may extend the evils of the war, and involve the continent in all those horrors it had been obliged to endure from the ambition of France during the last twelve years. United, they may yet prescribe boundaries to a government which knows and respects no laws but those of power, and which threatens all Europe with its cruel and heavy letters."
WANTED.
ONE good PRESSMAN, and one good COMPOSITOR at the office of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
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.
Editors of papers are requested to insert this advertisement a few times.
AN ACT
Providing for the establishment of semi-annual Fairs.
BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That two FAIRS be held in every year within the city of Washington for the sale of all kinds of cattle, goods wares, and merchandise, on the first Wednesday's of May and November, under such regulations as the Mayor may prescribe, of which Fairs he shall make due notification.
In virtue of powers vested in me by the above act, I do hereby order and direct that the Fairs authorised thereby shall be held on the public grounds appropriated in the plan of the city of Washington for the Mall on the south side of the Tyber, extending from the Bridge at the Centre Market to the river Potomac, and that the continuance of said Fairs shall be for three days successively, viz. on the first Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in May and November.
ROBERT BRENT, Mayor.
September 14—
FOR SALE.
A NEGRO WOMAN, with her three children. She is about 35 years old, and a tolerable cook. Her daughter about 20, a very pretty, smart girl. Her son about 8 and her younger son about two and a half. They are offered for sale from the necessity of raising a sum of money. They will, therefore, be sold very cheap. Enquire of the printer.
October 3—w2t
Pursuant to a decree from the Court of Chancery I shall sell at Public Auction in the town of Piscataway on Thursday the first day of November next—
ALL the Real estate of Thomas Clagett, Esq., late of Prince George's county deceased, containing in the whole about the quantity of eighteen hundred acres, of which that beautiful and highly improved Lot in the town of Piscataway is a part. These lands lie near the navigation of Potomac river the farthest is about three miles distant. They will be divided into parcels to make it more convenient to purchasers. The whole is a good fertile soil, well adapted to the growth of corn, tobacco and small grain. The purchaser or purchasers of the whole or of any part thereof to give bond with approved security to the trustee for the payment of the purchase money with interest thereon in four equal annual installments from the day of sale and on the ratification of the sale by the chancellor (and on the receipt of the purchase money (and not before) the trustee will convey the land to the purchaser and his heirs free from all claim of the heirs of the said Thomas Clagett.
THOMAS DUCKETT, Trustee.
Prince George's county, September 26—rawtdof
NEW Store.
BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. The subscriber informs the public that he has commenced business in the house formerly occupied by
MR. QUINN, E. first
And has on hand, a general assortment of dry goods, Groceries, wines and spirituous liquors.
Porter, Hardware and Cutlery, Quincunxware, China and Glass, Flour, Corn, and Corn-meal, Oats, and Chopped rye, Candles and Soap by the box, Country whiskey by the barrel, and a few cases of genuine old Irish whiskey, All of which he will sell low for cash or country produce.
The HIGHEST prices, given for country produce, CASH.
FRANCIS CLARK.
Aug. 29—wtf.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19.
The following letter is taken from the Norfolk Herald, the Editor of which translated it from the Jersey Gazette. To every American, who considers it genuine, it must be extremely interesting.
LETTER FROM GENERAL MOREAU TO HIS BROTHER, A TRIBUNE AT PARIS:
Bareges, July 6.
"An express has brought me a permit to pass some days here with my wife and child. Of the officers who conducted me, there remains only Ramel, who has been extremely attentive, and who will accompany me to the port from which I am to embark. What ideas, what recollections have assailed me in traversing this fine country, for the purpose of leaving it—never to return!
"It seems as if they had made me pass through it in one of its longest dimensions to increase my regret. Calm your sorrows, my friend, for I shall still find in family affections resources sufficient to support the evils which surround me. I have made great sacrifices to preserve these and to these I shall exclusively deliver myself. I know that my contemporaries already accuse me of weakness and want of resolution—of receding from death, and of almost soliciting the clemency of Bonaparte. Posterity will judge more justly—it will eliminate all that was painful, and even terrible in the kind of death prepared for a man, who had acquired some share of military glory, & who was accustomed to brave only the dangers of the field. I acknowledge that the idea of mounting on a scaffold, after exhausting all the sighs of a long and torturing agony, filled me with terror. I did not find myself exalted by any of those opinions, by any of those sentiments that make some men brave whatever is ignominious in death. I had for a long time renounced all endeavours to give liberty to my country: I believed it had more occasion for repose than for liberty itself; and although I was far from approving the means by which the repose was obtained, I did not think it necessary to devote myself to procure more honorable ones. I had paid my debt to my country—it remained for my fellow citizens to discharge theirs to me. My task was finished—their duties began. If they have, without resistance, suffered a despotic government to be established; if they have sometimes lent it that aid that makes it probable that they accepted this government without much repugnance; if they are all either careless, wearied or cowardly; I ask, was it for me, so little accustomed to civil discord, so little formed to influence political convulsions, to devote myself to the attempt of giving them another form?
"In this state of things, possessing that kind of ambition which does not refuse itself to propitious circumstances, but that risks nothing to create them; not favored with that sense of duty towards my country, that opinion which exalts every faculty and risks every chance, I found nothing in my breast or my imagination that could soften the sacrifice I was about to make, or disguise from me the horrors of the scaffold. Should it be said the care of my glory prescribed to me a death useful to my country and honorable to myself; I answer, that I have been ambitious of military fame alone; that I was content with the portion of it I had obtained, and had little regard for that renown which is acquired by other talents and successes. Is it just to say, that for the preservation of our fame we should be forced to interfere with the interior regulations of an illustrious state, aggrandized by our victories? It is inconsiderate and thoughtless to decide, that a man who has acquired great military glory, should possess also every other species of ambition. Many to the country that shall be governed by him.
"You could not have known that before I quitted Paris I saw M. Bonaparte. At the moment of departure, they announced to me his intention, that I was to be carried before him;—the reception he gave me was a little derogatory to Imperial Majesty. He was in the cabinet with his brother Louis. He advanced towards me, and with a slight inclination, "General Moreau," said he, "I have desired to see you, to know, if before you quit France, you have any wish to form or any request to make of me. You may believe that in every thing that has past, my heart often felt for the situation you was placed in by your imprudence, and in which, not to interfere with the course of the laws, an
imperious necessity obliged me to leave you;—but we will speak no more of these unhappy affairs I have taken care that they shall not be renewed; for, in short, they aimed at my life—a life that I have consecrated to the good of France, and which is yet, for some time to come necessary for its repose. In all this affair I have forgiven much; but I declare that the season of indulgence is past. General Moreau, you love liberty and independence, I do not think I have made a choice disagreeable to you in sending you to the United States. You will there find a new people, and not such degenerate nation as inhabit our ancient Europe. I have often been ambitious of performing the more useful but less brilliant part in which Washington has shown so much love for his country—so much of political and military talent. But it was not in France such a part could be displayed; the factions had too much of restlessness and power not to be drawn away by them; it was necessary to rein them with a hand of iron. I know very well this accords but little with Liberty—that one must often violate principles, and even the established laws; but in all this one ought to view more the attendance of circumstances than our ambition. Alas! General Moreau, I have not chosen my part—no, I have not chosen it. It is an inevitable fatality that has thrown me in it—it is that which holds me, and forces me at one & the same time to exhaust every thing that is brilliant and painful. One is obliged in so difficult a situation to do many things against one's will. You see in me the spoilt child of Fortune; but she makes me pay dearly for her favors! General Moreau, I do not sleep on roses!" This incoherent discourse almost as much surprised as embarrassed me. I was about to answer, when a courier from Ruffia was announced. Bonaparte seemed to be much agitated. "General Moreau," said he, abruptly quitting me, "say to my brother Louis, whatever you have to say to me—he will give me a relation of it." I asked only the favor of resting some days at Bareges; and it is this favor that procures me the pleasure of writing to you."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Liverpool, to his friend in Savannah, dated, August 9, 1804.
"The French fleet consisting of four sail of the line, and five frigates, got out of Brest harbor on the 6th inst. Admiral Greaves, was in pursuit of them—in a few hours there was not much doubt but that if he met, he would be able to give a very good account of them."
FESTIVAL.
On the 4th July, 1804, the citizens of St. Genevieve, in the district of Louisiana, and of the neighboring settlements assembled on the hill near the village, and partook of a dinner, which had been provided by Madame Valle, widow of the late commandant of the district. The day was ushered in by a discharge of seventeen rounds of cannon—and 50 of the most respectable inhabitants of the country attended the celebration.
Doctor Walter Fenwick, at the request of the company, acted as President, and Rufus Easton, Esq. as Vice-President. Festivity and joy pervaded every heart, truly it was the feast of reason and the flow of soul.
Being the first time the day had ever been honored on this side of the Mississippi, the ladies being waited on, attended towards evening, and partook of the repast with the gentlemen. Under the bowery a dish of coffee being provided for them—when the company were delighted by the melody of their voices, and the enchanting music that warbled from their lips—the neighboring fields being covered with the wheat-en sheaf, and adorned with nature's gift, added lustre to the passing moment. The ladies retired at sunset, under a salute of seven guns—and a ball was given in the evening, at the house of Madame Moreau. After dinner the following toasts were drank:
1. The Day—May it ever hereafter be honored on the west of the Mississippi. 2. The President of the United States—We have read of kings, princes, and potentates, being highly favored of the Lord; but we believe none more so than the Republican JEFFERSON. 3. The majority of the present Congress—The increase of Republicanism throughout the union, a convincing proof of the wisdom and justice of their measures. 4. The Judiciary. 5. The memory of WASHINGTON, and the heroes who fell in defence of American freedom. 6. Louisiana—Cannot be insensible to an increase of wealth and liberty, by becoming citizens of a free government willy administered. 7. The Federal Constitution—Let it be so amended as to put it out of the power of any party to disappoint the wishes of the United States. 8. American Liberty—Sith unto the north give up to the south keep

NOTICE.
A GREABLY to order a Review of the Fifth Legion of the MILITIA of the District of Columbia will take place on the ground on the Tyber south of the President's house at 10 o'clock in the morning of the 20th inst. At which time it is hoped the different corps will appear in uniform and armed—regular returns will be expected from the officers commanding companies conformably to the law. By order of Lt. Col. D. C. BRENT, WM. D. BRALL, Adj. October 17—2t
Household Furniture for Sale.
B y order of the Orphan's Court of Washington County, will be sold at public auction on Thursday the 25th inst. at the dwelling house of the late Mrs. Mary Williams, on the Capitol Hill, all her household furniture, consisting of excellent beds, mattresses, blankets, many of them new, mahogany dining tables, bureaus, desks and card tables, sofas, carpets, a great variety of suits of bed and window curtains, sheets, table clothes, a good assortment of kitchen utensils, &c. &c. Terms of sale will be cash for all purchases under 20 dollars, for all above that sum a credit of 60 days, upon notes with good endorsement payable at either of the banks in the district of Columbia. Sale to begin precisely at 10 o'clock A. M. W. CRANCH, Executor. October 17—4t
A TEN THOUSAND Dollar Prize, Now to be had for the small sum of SIX dollars! SCHEME OF A Lottery for the use of THE GERMAN TRINITY CHURCH, IN SIXTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, Which will positively commence drawing at the first house in this city the fourth Monday of November next, prizes will be received in payment for such tickets as may remain for sale during the drawing, or the cash advanced for them, on allowing a small discount. From the great proportion already sold, it is expected that the tickets will soon be raised to six dollars and an half.
1 Prize of 10 thousand dolls. 10,000 1 Three thousand 3,000 1 Two thousand 2,000 1 One thousand 1,000 4 Five hundred 2,000 10 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 1st drawn No. on the 10th day 500 1 15th 500 1 20th 500 1 25th 500 1 30th 500 1 35th 500 1 40th 1,000 1 45th 1,000 1 50th 1,000 1 55th 1,000 1st drawn No. on the last day 6,000 when there shall be only 600 tickets in the wheel, 6,000
6274 Prizes. Dollars,—90 000 Considerably less than two blanks to a prize, The prizes to be paid 30 days after the close of the drawing—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets for sale by. GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 85, South Second Street, or MATTHEW M'CONNELL, No. 82, Chestnut Street. ADAM PREMIR, No. 134, fourth floor. } ANNITY HOOKLEY, } Mo. Corner of Green } Commissioners. and Third Streets, } CHARLES BOWMAN, } No. 16 Budd Street. } Whole tickets—6 dollars Half tickets—3 25 Quarter tickets, 1 75 Prizes in other lotteries received in payment. Letters addressed to either of whom, post-paid and inclosing the cash, will be duly attended to. Aug. 27th—2aw 15N. N. B. Tickets to be had of Edgar Patterson, John March, and John Barnes—at George Town.
Orphan's Court of Prince George's County, October term, 1804. ORDERED by the court that George Newman, administrator of John Murray, sell the deceased's personal estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to discharge his just debts on a credit of six months after giving three weeks notice by public advertisement of the time and place of sale, and that he take bond with good security from the purchaser or purchasers thereof. Test SAML. TYLER, Reg. October 12—3t
REMOVAL. THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR, Has removed to the house above Mr. RHODES (LATE LOVEL'S) HOTEL, near the President's Square. In addition to the present stock of goods, an Handsome Assortment is expected immediately. Gentlemen at a distance, by sending a line by post, will be waited upon with all possible expedition. T. C. will pledge himself to execute any order with a task, expedition and moderation of charge, which shall not be excelled by any. April 16—1t.
The subscriber has for sale the following articles. Cognac Brandy, 4th proof in pipes, French, do. 1st proof in do. of excellent flavor. 14 puncheons Jamaica Rum, 4th proof. Madeira, Sherry, and Lisbon wines in pipes and quarter casks. Claret in cases of excellent quality. Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson, teas of the latest importations. A few cases of Molasses, and a few barrels excellent herrings. WM. BRENT. Washington, October 3—3w
NOTICE. THE taxable inhabitants of Washington city and others concerned, are hereby informed that the tax on real and personal property, also the tax on Slaves and Dogs for the year 1804, must be paid to the subscriber on or before the 1st day of December next. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Washington city.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That every person who shall neglect to pay his tax to the Treasurer on or before the said first day of December in each year, shall in addition thereto pay five per centum, on the amount thereof, provided the same be paid within one month thereafter; and in case the same be not then paid at the rate of three per centum for every month's further delay; it being understood that at the period of payment or satisfaction thereof, any shorter period than a month beyond an entire month shall be reckoned the same as a month; provided that such penalty shall not be demanded from the residents of the county of Washington, or persons having known agents therein, unless the tax on which the same may have accrued shall have been demanded according to the provisions of this act. Oct. 3—ep2m.
100 Dollars Reward. Ran away from the subscriber, a NEGRO man, named JOE, about eighteen years old, about five feet ten inches high, well made, he is a mulatto, has straight black hair, which he wears over the forehead, agreeable to the present fashion and generally turned up behind with a comb—he has a long mark on one of his cheeks, which appears more black than his skin—one of his toes next to the great toe, appears to have lost a joint, or part of a joint, by being cut or some other accident, he has been accustomed to wait in the house, is an artful fellow, and will endeavor to pass as a free man, he has a variety of clothes, and had a watch, which it is probable he will be offering for sale.—He went off with a ruffian round jacket and pantaloon of fustian or osnabrigs, a new felt hat.—I will give the above reward if taken out of the state of Maryland, or district of Columbia, twenty dollars if within the state of Maryland, and ten dollars if in the district of Columbia, and confined in any jail so that I can get him, and all reasonable charges if brought home. It is known he applied to get a passage in the stage to Baltimore. DANIEL CARROLL of DuPont. Washington, Oct. 15—1m.
CHARLES VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadelphia in addition to his former stock, a handsome assortment of goods, consisting of the best London and Spanish superfine cloths and cambrics, white and fancy Marcellines, colored and white Janes, India nankeens, cotton calimeres, black silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, June 3—tf
JUST PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE, At John March's Book and Stationary Store, George Town, and by the author No. 41 north 3d street Philadelphia—price 7 dollars— AN ORIGINAL WORK, ENTITLED, NATURE DISPLAYED, In her Mode of teaching Language to Man, or A new and infallible Method of acquiring a Language in the shortest time possible, deduced from the Analysis of the human mind, and consequently suited to every capacity: adapted to the French. By N. G. DUFIEF, of Philadelphia. N. B. Distant subscribers are respectfully informed that their copies will be forwarded by the earliest opportunity. George-Town, November 15—3t.
In the case of THOMAS HURDLE, an insolvent debtor. District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit:
ON the petition of THOMAS HURDLE an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Thomas Hurdle that, on Monday the 22nd day of Oct. inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Thomas Hurdle, agreeably to an act of Congress now in force respecting insolvent debtors in the district of Columbia, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause then and there be shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published three times in the National Intelligencer before that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. URIAN FORREST CLK. October 15—2t
The subscriber will lease to the highest bidder, on the premises on Saturday the 20th day of October next, for the term of ten years, the plantation late the property of Major John G. Jones, at lower Cedar Point; about 200 acres of the land is arable, and as fertile as any land in Charles county. This property is conveniently situated for a retail store, especially in the grocery line, as most of the shipping passing up and down the Potomac, are frequently obliged to make harbor at the Point. One half the money bid for the lease, must be paid on the day of sale, and the balance in five annual installments; a deed will be prepared for the inspection of those who may lease the premises, and possession given on the 1st day of January 1805. The subscriber will be thankful to the creditors of Major Jones if they will, on or before the above mentioned day, exhibit to her, their respective claims against the deceased. DOROTHY H. JONES. October 3—3w
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in the city of Washington, situate on that beautiful ridge north east of the Seven buildings, on 1st street, Lot No. 3, square 106, Under said house is a good dry cellar, on the back of the lot is a stable, and near the premises a pump of most excellent water. Possession given immediately. Enquire of John Little at the Treasury Department or of the subscriber, at Doctor John Beatty's Water street George Town. Also to rent the House occupied by John P. Van Nels. ABSALOM JOY. October 10—tf
REMOVAL. The subscriber has removed his store to the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Pic, (a few doors above the Union Tavern) where he has just opened a considerable part of his fall goods, consisting of coarse woollens, and many other substantial and fancy articles.—Also by the Ship SALLY just arrived at Baltimore from Liverpool, a quantity of hardware and fine cutlery, ALL of which will be sold at a small advance, for cash, by ELISHA RIGGS.
TO RENT, The dwelling part of the house, with nine rooms well finished to accommodate a family, any person keeping a good boarding house, would meet encouragement, for terms apply as above. Georgetown, Oct. 10—ep2w.
FOR SALE. A Tract or parcel of land, containing one hundred thousand acres, surveyed in tracts of one thousand acres each, lying on the great Satilla and St. Mary's rivers in the counties of Wayne and Taliaferro in the state of Georgia, distant about 40 miles from the town of St. Mary's and the sea. This land is an undivided moiety of two adjoining tracts containing each 100,000 acres, and is remarkable for its extensive forests of large and valuable yellow pine, and the luxuriant growth of natural grass, affording an inexhaustible range of pasture for cattle. It is also favorable for the culture of cotton, and lies in a very healthy district of country. A great bargain may be had to a purchaser of the whole undivided moiety; for terms of sale apply to JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington. Sept. 12—tf.
American Printed goods. Calicoes, Shawls, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. manufactured by the subscribers near Baltimore, and sold at No. 13 Calvert street.
TO remove that distrust often felt respecting new undertakings, and so prejudicial to manufacturing attempts in America, they think it proper to observe, that nothing is wanting in the business to enable good artists to perform their work here as well as in Europe. That they have these artists; that two of the partners were bred to the business in a factory of the best repute carried on by their father, & long afterwards by themselves. They trust that while foreign goods are received without a question, an unreasonable suspicion will not prevent their countrymen from giving that trial to their goods, which only can prove their value. Besides a natural doubt, they know that certain interests, national as well as individual, will suggest objections to their undertaking. They have no difficulty in saying, that work of the like kind shall be as well executed here, as in other countries. The colors capable of being fixed, will be found as permanent; the cloths perhaps better substance, and the prices lower than of the imported cottons. M'CULLOCH & LUNNUNY, Baltimore, No. 13 Calvert Street. Sept. 17—tf
CORN. CONINGHAM. TAKEN this day from a person who calls himself John Clark Peacock, and who has been committed to jail for horse stealing, a SORREL HORSE with a blaze face and his off hind leg white, is about 14 1/2 hands high, and has been lately worked on both shoulders, also a bay blooded colt of 2 years old last spring, about 11 1/2 hands high and of a handsome shape. October 1, 1804. N. B. The above described horse and colt are now in the keeping of Robert Sutton, of said city. The owners, if any, are required to come within ten days from this date, prove property, pay charges, and take them away—otherwise they will be sold to pay expenses. 30t
TO RENT. TWO or three Three story BRICK HOUSES, in the city of Washington—they are situated on the Capitol Hill, and well calculated for boarding houses, or private families, for terms apply to DANIEL CARROLL, of Duddington. October 3—3w
Doctor MAGRUDER, HAS for sale a few hogsheads 4th proof Jamaica spirits, linseed and lamp oil, spirits of turpentine, window glass, glaziers diamonds, glue, lamp black, white lead, Spanish brown, yellow ochre, chalk, Spanish whitening, Venetian red, red lead, verdigris, drop lake, fluke white, patent yellow, rose and Dutch pink, kings yellow, Turkey umber, gold and silver leaf, painters and sweepings brushes, camels hair pencils, water colours in boxes, Spanish indigo, fig blue, arnott, red wood, alkannit, madder, logwood, turmeric, salt petre, alum, copperas, sweet oil, pearl barley, timothy and clover seed, tamarinds, castor oil, marble mortars, spring truffles, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mace, Chings worm destroying lozenges, an assortment of paper hangings, playing cards, copy slips, ink powder, English Latin, Greek and French school books, large family bibles, and his usual complete assortment of drugs and medicine, patent medicine, surgeons instruments, &c. George Town, July 20—tf
FOR SALE. The following City Lots, ON A LIBERAL TIME, Upon Securit, viz. LOTS—3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, in square No. 919.—Lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, & 16, in sq. No. 938. Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, & 16, in sq. No. 936. Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, in square No. 1042. Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, in square No. 1066. Apply to CHARLES MINIFIE, Washington City, or to RICHARD C. JONES, at Philadelphia. Washington, August 3—tf. N.B. G. M. hath sundry other lots for sale or ground rent (on easy terms to improvers,) and in eligible situations.
Washington Jockey Club RACES. ON Tuesday, November 13th, 1804, will be run for over the Washington Course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, the four mile heats, free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the Club—carrying weight as follows: an aged horse, 120—six years old, 120—five years old, 112—four years old, 100—and three years old, 86 pounds. Also, a Match, the two mile heats for 1000 dollars. WEDNESDAY. A Jockey Club Purse, the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. And a sweepstake in the evening. THURSDAY. An elegant Fifty guinea Silver Cup—eight subscribers. And a handsome City and Town Purse, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. The members of the Club are requested to be punctual in meeting at the club room on the evening preceding the races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same, and those who cannot attend will please to forward their dues to the subscriber. C. M'LAUGHLIN, Secretary and Treasurer, W. J. C. N. B. The amount of the purses cannot at this time be ascertained: as they are in part to be raised from tolls at the gates and the rent of booths. October 3—tr3N
LOTTERY No. III. For the encouragement of Literature. SCHEME. 1 Prize of 25,000 dolls. 25 000 1 5,000 5 000 1 2,000 2,000 1 1,000 1,000 18 500 9,000 60 200 12,000 120 100 12,000 200 50 10,000 500 20 10,000 9000 10 90,000 1st drawn no. 1st day 500 1 5th 1,000 1 10th 1,000 1 15th 1,500 1 20th 1,500 1 25th 2,000 1 30th 10,000 1 35th 2,000 1 40th 1,000 1 45th 1,000 1 50th 500 9,913 prizes Dolls. 198,000 23,087 blanks. 33,000 tickets at 6 dollars is 198,000 Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. The drawing of the above lottery will certainly commence in the city of New York, on the first Tuesday in December next, and will be continued at the rate of 600 tickets each day until completed. The managers having disposed of twenty thousand tickets, to a company of contractors in the city of New York, the remainder will be sold for cash only, by the respective managers, until the first Tuesday in October next. This is the third of five lotteries, directed by an act of the Legislature, passed the 3d of April, 1801, entitled an "act for the encouragement of Literature"—and "an act making further provision for improving the navigation between the villages of Troy and Waterford, and for other purposes." DAVID GELSTON, THOMAS STORM, DANIEL HALE, PHILIP TEN EYCK, S. SOUTHWICK, Managers. June 6—*
Circuit Court of the DISTRICT of Columbia, for the County of Washington. In Chancery, the 2nd September, 1804. Adam King, against William King, Walter Brookes, and Thomas Contee. The object of the bill is to obtain a conveyance of a lot or parcel of ground lying and being in Beatty and Hawkins's addition to George Town, county of Washington aforesaid, known by lot numbered two hundred and seventy, to said Adam King in fee simple. The bill states that on the 5th of January 1792 an agreement was entered into between the above named William King and Walter Brookes under the hands and seals of each of the said parties, that in and by which said agreement said Brookes bound himself to convey to the said William King for a valuable consideration the above mentioned lot a parcel of ground with special warranty—that the said William King according to the agreement aforesaid hath long since complied therewith by paying and satisfying the consideration money for said property—That the legal estate in and to said property is in the above named Thomas Contee, who sold the said property to said Walter Brookes—that the said Contee by letter acknowledged himself satisfied to convey said legal estate to any purchaser or purchasers under said Brookes immediately a sale should be made thereof and said Brookes satisfied and paid the purchase money therefor thereby waving all lien he might have on said property for the payment of any purchase money due to him from said Brookes for said lot. That said William King for a valuable consideration hath since bargained, to d. and assigned all his right, title, claim and interest to said property to said Adam King, and that the said Walter Brookes and Thomas Contee are not residents of the district of Columbia, but that the said Walter Brookes resides in Anne Arundel county and state of Maryland, and the said Thomas Contee resides in Prince George's county and state aforesaid. It is thereupon on the motion of the said complainant ordered that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted during three weeks in the National Intelligencer and the Washington Federalist on the usual days of publishing in their papers, before the fourth Monday of December next to the end that the said Walter Brookes and Thomas Contee may have notice of the complainant's application to this court, and of the subject and object of this bill and may be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the fourth Monday of December next to show cause wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed. Copy test URIAN FORREST, Ck. October 8—3w
(BY AUTHORITY.) Scheme of a Lottery. To build an Academy in the city of Richmond. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. — 500 — 3,000 10 do. — 200 — 2,000 20 do. — 100 — 2,000 100 do. — 50 — 5,000 250 do. — 30 — 7,500 420 do. — 25 — 10,500 1,500 do. — 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. — 15 — 45,000 1st drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 3,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 4,000 do. 250 1 do. do. 5,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 6,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 8,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 10,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 12,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 13,000 do. 500 1 do. do. 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks, not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purposes of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dolls. and 2,500 dolls. in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great, as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, March 2—tf
Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard Esq. John Brockenbrough, jun. Wm. Price (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and William Pritchard.
HAT MANUFACTURY. The subscriber informs his customers and the public generally that he has discontinued business in the city of Washington, and has opened shop on Bridge street near the Union Tavern—he solicits the continuance of former customers, and hopes that all others who may desire to call and purchase his manufacture will be amply suited, if neatness and goodness be requisites. JOEL BROWN. George Town, Feb. 17—tf