The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1804-12-06 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
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THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6, 1804.
[VOLUME 1.]
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Auction Sales.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.
WILL in future fill at the store occupied by M. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual. Dec. 1, 1804. epf
Sales at Auction.
WILL be sold on the premises, on Saturday the 8th day of December next, the corner BRICK TENEMENT, on Shockoe Hill, opposite to Mrs. Page's. Terms of sale—One-third cash—one-third in 60 days, the remainder in 120 days; for which notes with approved indorsers negotiable at the bank, will be expected. THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. V. M. Dec. 1, 1804. (epf)
Sales at Auction.
WILL be sold at public auction, for ready money, on Wednesday the 19th day of December next, the HOUSE & LOT near the mouth of Shockoe Creek, at present occupied by B. J. Harris, and commonly called the Shoe-Factory—the title papers may be seen at any time by applying to THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. V. M. Nov. 24. epf
STORE OF
Ironmongery, Jewellery, &c.
By FRANCIS FOLLET (from New-York) between Messrs. Bohn & Hubner's and Mr. Charles Spencer's, Main-street, Richmond, where he offers for sale an assortment of
GOLD, Gilt, Silver, Plated, Japan'd and Cutlery ware; Gold and Silver Watches, Watch material, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, Glass, Tin, Elastic Garters and Girdles; Crystal, Wine and Glass Beads, Ivory, Bone and Wood Chess Men, Bed-gammon Tables, Battle Doors and Shuttle Coats; Flutes, Fife, Gun, Gun Locks, Pistols, Sawers, Sword Belts, Sword Knots, Epaullets, Military Fasteners, Sportsman's Bags and Knives, and common and agate Flint; Whips, Canes, Umbrellas, Boot Jacks, Spurs, Razors, Hones and Steels; Shoewing Boxes and Brushes; Curling Irons; Powder-Pans and Pans; Vials and Shoewing Boxes; Pomatum; Toilet Powder and Essences; Gentlemen's Mahogany dressing Cases and travelling Boxes; Rosset's Colour, for drawing and painting; of different sizes; hair, lead and slate Pencils; Slates; Ink-stands, Water, Quill, Paper Folders, Counting House Seals; Ink Stands; Ivory, horn and tortoise shell Combs; Ladies' enamelled tortoise Shell Dress Combs; Sleeve Buttons, Tuck's Hairs; Fish Hooks; Pins and Needles; elastic and common Knitting Needles; Tambour Needles and Cages; Thimbles; Spectacles and Cases; Surveyors' Compasses and Chains, and mathematical Instruments; in cases; Pocket Compasses; Dials; Glass Globe Lamps for balls; elegant brass And-Irons, and Shoels, Tonges and Pliers; Cast Stamps; Beliscous; Sawing Irons; Grid Irons; Copper and Iron Chafing Dishes; Soft and hard Woolen Yarns; Pot and Box Coffee Mills; Iron and brass Candlesticks; Key Rings; Cork Screws; Clock Pins; Floor, hearth, Scrubbing, white-wash, clothes, tooth and Brose Brushes; Britannia metal table and tea Spoons; Britannia metal Tea Pots; Frying Pans; Pots and Kettles; Fire Grates; Mill Saws; Hand and Pointed Saws; Turkey Oil Stones; Gimblets; Jewellers Tools; Brick Trowels; Shovels and Spades; Locks; Hinges; Screws; Nails; Tanks—with a great variety of similar Articles, too tedious to enumerate.
ALSO, FOR SALE.
Kit, Morocco and Leather Slippers; Men's fine and coarse Socks and Banners; Hair and Leather Trunks; Fancy and Windsor Chairs; Eastern Ware, in crates, afforded; Spanish Fluted Indigo; Patent Blue; Powder and Shot. December 4. [epf]
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and a PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, at UNAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf]
T. SULLY,
Portraits and Miniature Painter.
SPECIMENS of his work may be seen at his rooms above Dunmore & Turner's Grocery, Main-Street, Richmond. December 4. (epf)
Irish Linen and Madeira Wine.
JOHN HENRY has imported in the ship LATONA, captain Thurston, from Liverpool, a few small boxes of well assorted 4-ths IRISH LINEN, purchased in Dublin in July; which, with fine old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes and half pipes, he offers for sale on moderate terms. Nov. 7. epf
By the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, W. MACKENZIE & CO. HAVE RECEIVED THEIR Fall Goods. Nov. 7. epf
SADDLERY.
JOHN MCNEERY, SADDLER, respectfully informs the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has just received an elegant and well chosen assortment of Saddlery, Coach and Harness Mornings, Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. &c. &c. laid in under his own inspection, whereby he is enabled to offer them on the most reduced prices. November 21.
ASTONISHING INVISIBLE LADY.
THE ACOUSTIC TEMPLE.
Incomprehensible Crystal, and reflecting Mirror, is now exhibiting in Richmond in the cross street leading from the Main Street between the Eagle and the Union Taverns, at the house lately occupied by Mr. Pollard, and since by Mr. Warren, as the Profile-Office.
THE amateurs of science and curious experiments will find in this exhibition the most surprising phenomenon that has ever been discovered in acoustics; the proprietor therefore presumes to flatter himself that the enlightened and liberal public will honor his performance with the same degree of applause which has so uniformly attended it in Paris, London, Liverpool and New-York.
This inexplicable Auricular and optical Illusion,
Which professes to expose the practices of artful impostors, pretended magicians, and exorcists, and to open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, volutes, conjurations, demoniacs, &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting and pleasing entertainment.
Description of the Exhibition.
In a temple, representing those where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small altar, and a crystal (as described by Dr. Des, &c.) for consulting spirits. From this proceed the oracles for conveying questions and answers. The whole apparatus is unconnected with surrounding objects.
A conversation may be held on any subject—singing, laughing, breathing, &c. close to the ear of the audience; describing their number, dress, motion, &c. without any visible interference of agency, and so completely deceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of magic.
The above wonderful and incomprehensible exhibition, which has excited the astonishment and gratified the curiosity, of the amateurs of science and the public in general, in London, &c. is now exhibiting, with improvements, as above described.
Hours of Exhibition, from 9 o'clock till 1, and from 2 till 6, and from 7 till 9 in the evening. Admittance 75 cents—Children 50. Nov. 4. (epf)
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, That the Second Instalment on their Shares will become due on Friday the 7th of December, when payment must be made at the Bank. J. BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. Nov. 14. 3w
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE Subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOMAS NORVELL. October 3. if
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM TEMPLE has received by the ship Edward and Charles, from London, AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS, suitable to the approaching season. He expects an ADDITIONAL SUPPLY, to complete his assortment, by the ship Sally from London, and Latona from Liverpool; which he will dispose of on his usual low terms. Sept. 8. epf
THE subscriber is authorised to rent the house at Hay-Market now occupied by John Heath esq. The house is large and convenient, and may be obtained on reasonable terms. Possession will be given on the first of December, when Mr. Heath's term expires. PHILIP N. NICHOLAS. November 14. [epf]
Fall and Fashionable Goods.
ROBERT JOHNSTON is now opening a general and well selected Assortment of FALL and FASHIONABLE GOODS, which he will sell on moderate terms for Cash, Produce, or at a short credit, by Wholesale or Retail;
AMONG WHICH ARE: Superfine & coarse cloths | Russia and Irish sheetings; Cassimeres & coatings | German Osnaburghs and Manchester and patent | Ticklenburghs cords | Chintzes, Calicoes and Sash-cambricks; Swansdowns & flannels | India-Lutestrings and Satins; Rofe, point & duffel blankets | Ironmongery & Cutlery Boys Morocco caps | Gun Powder and Patent Ladies shoes & slippers | Shot Steel boards and col- | Looking Glasses & Thermometers Oil cloths & oil stoves | Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. &c. Irish linens and brown Hollands Nov. 7. Thf
W. COWAN,
WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, one door below the Eagle Tavern—repairs Watches and Clocks of every description, at the shortest notice.
W. C. returns its grateful acknowledgements to his friends and customers, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favours.
N. R. He has on hand a few good Watches, with a variety of Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. Which he will dispose of low for cash. December 4. [epf]
NOTICE.
To be sold to the highest bidder, on the fourth Wednesday in December next, at Hanover Court-House.
THE Seat whereon the subscriber now resides, containing between three and four hundred acres, of valuable farming land. This situation combines as many natural advantages, as most in the country. It is believed to be equally healthy with any in its vicinity; the neighbourhood abundant and agreeable, and navigation almost at the door. It is peculiarly adapted to a professional gentleman; being within twenty miles of the city of Richmond, six of the courthouse, two of Hanover town, six of New-Castle; and four of an excellent manufacturing mill. On this farm is a very spacious dwelling house (somewhat out of repair) but in tolerable good condition for the reception of a large and genteel family; a new kitchen almost finished, a large barn in very good repair, and a most excellent apple orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees. The terms of sale will be, one third of the purchase money paid on the day of sale; one third, on that day twelve months; and the other third in five months, from the period at which the second payment becomes due. The bonds to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid; and a debt of trust on the land, to secure the payment of the two last installments. Any person who may wish to view the farm, will apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Messrs. Long & Jones, John Anderson, or Edward Hundley, who reside near the premises. BATHURST JONES. Hanover County, N. 9. 14. [epf]
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, November 27.
Debate on the Bill for the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction.
[CONCLUDED.]
Mr. Dana thought the embarrassment might be attributed to an attempt to combine in one action two different species of crimes, but it was exposed to objections which had not yet been made. The clause gives the marshal or sheriff the power to arrest the offender by force of arms, and then if the persons resisting kill your officer it is murder, and shall be punished accordingly. If, however, your officer and his armed force kill any of the offenders resisting, your process for it stands; if death ensues on either side, those who are concerned in support of the civil authority shall be justified—but those engaged in resisting shall be shot, or if not shot, and they are taken alive, then they shall be fined and imprisoned for manslaughter committed upon their party. He did not think the amendments proposed, take which you will of them, likely to remove the difficulty.
Mr. Nicholson said the case they were about to provide for was different from any other that could arise in civil society. It was devising a punishment for persons who were armed with a species of power to resist a legalised force under their command, and though they are bound to submit to our laws yet they have others under their command who are bound to submit to them—An offender seeks protection from the effects of our offended laws on board an armed ship; he is sought by our officer, and the commanding officer regardless of his proper duty orders his sailors to defend themselves by resisting the process; in the struggle death ensues; now let it be alleged are those seamen guilty of murder or manslaughter?—The servant of a person invested with authority equal to that of a British officer and directed to do an illegal act, to kill a man for example, though it would be murder in the officer, yet it could be no more than manslaughter in the servant.—The case is the same as it relates to the officer and crew; though the latter are not justified to do the act, yet they do not feel themselves justified to differ from their commander. When he was up before he had not clearly expressed himself for want of attending to the bearing of the whole bill. In England every man's house was his castle; no officer was authorised to break a house open except in cases of treason or felony, an officer attempting it might be killed, and it would amount only to manslaughter. The attempt here to take a man from on board an armed ship might be considered as attempting to break open a castle, and if death ensued it would be manslaughter.—The bill however authorised the force, and cases might exist, in which the killing would be murder—other cases where the killing would be manslaughter only.
Mr. Nelson objected to Mr. Early's amendment, because it left the denomination of the crime to the judge or jury, and how could they determine whether it was murder or manslaughter, but by the common law, as the U. States had never yet defined either?—If the case was defined and left to go to a jury upon the matter of fact, the objection would be in some degree obviated.
Mr. Nicholson was sorry to see such a discussion had taken place.—He would, in order to remove the difficulty, strike out all that relates to the punishment, and leave them to be dealt with according to law, when delivered over to the civil authority.
Mr. R. Griswold had two objections. First, that mentioned by his colleague. Where you authorise your sheriff or marshal to take an armed force, and as you justify these in case death ensues, and punish the others as murderers—The sheriff has only to order his men to fire and shoot some—then, for their deaths, you hang the rest—This is making short work, and giving no quarter. The other objection was on the ground of the constitution—He did not see that Congress had power to punish crimes committed against a state, or in its ports or harbors. The constitution expressly gave Congress power to define and punish crimes and piracies committed on the high seas; but not within a state's limits.
Mr. Smith observed a great deal of embarrassment had taken place on wording the section; that however was not to be wondered at, as the bill had only just been distributed; but the last objection, that it was unconstitutional, deferred very serious reflection; he should therefore move the committee to rise, with a view of giving time for consideration.
Mr. Nicholson had no objection to the committee rising; but he would not have it understood that he had any constitutional difficulties to struggle with. Congress had powers sufficient to enforce their revenue laws, and this very bill contemplates that, as one circumstance that may occur, and ought to be corrected.—But whence did the gentleman (Mr. R. Griswold) acquire this timidity, this care for state rights? It is believed they have not stood in his way on former occasions, any more than they did in the way of those with whom he acted. In the case of the edition bill, which touched upon the state courts jurisdiction, there was no squabbles, the end justifying the means.
The committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again. Mr. J. Randolph called for the order of the day on the report of the committee of ways and means, respecting the remission of duties on books imported for the use of colleges and seminaries of learning—the resolution declaring it is inexpedient to allow the same. The House taking the subject into consideration.
Mr. J. Randolph observed that the constitution of the United States was a grant of limited powers for general objects, which Congress had no right to exceed, although they might think the powers too limited. This position he considered as of primary importance. Its leading feature was an abhorrence of exclusive privileges; it might be called the key to that instrument; every thing which rose up in the shape of privilege was repressed in a peculiar manner, whether it related to orders or classes of men. Whenever they have touched the doctrine of privilege the framers of that instrument, and the people of the United States adopting it, have been careful that nothing should be got by inference or construction—the privileges of this House even, have been precisely defined, and nothing is left for its extension, whatever may be
the wishes or disposition of its members. The principle that this constitution is but a limited grant of power occurs, if not directly, yet frequently and effectually, so that it cannot be mistaken. On the privilege asked for, to permit colleges and universities to import their books free of impost, we refer to the 8th section of the 1st article, where it is declared that Congress shall have power to levy and collect taxes, duties, impost and excises; but all duties, imposts and excises, shall be uniform throughout the United States. The impost shall be uniform. It is a lamentable fact, but nevertheless it is a fact, and cannot be too much dwelt and insisted upon, nor too well known, that the ambiguity of language gives our constitution that character which leaves it in the power of civilians to say it means any thing or nothing. Whatever may have been said on other points, I think in this instance the language is so definite that it cannot possibly be mistaken. They shall be uniform, that is to say, there shall be but one quantum, one mode of collecting, and one manner; there shall not be two measures to mete with. If Congress undertake to exempt one class of people from the payment of the impost they may exempt others also. If they begin with colleges and universities for the advancement of learning, surely they may go on to exempt the clergy and congregation for the advancement of religion; they may exempt their own members; indeed it cannot be seen where they are to stop, having once overleaped the constitutional barrier and entered on the wide field of privilege. The duties must be uniform! no body can be exempted, the President if he chooses to import books, must pay the duty as well as any private citizen. In this country we have no privileged class, all must fare alike, every man must bend to the law, and the tax must be uniform whether on land or books.
Perhaps it may be said that the practice under the constitution has decided against my construction; for philosophical apparatus is exempted from duty when imported for the benefit of seminaries of learning. I agree that philosophical apparatus is exempted by law; but I believe that law to be an unconstitutional law, as well as some others passed by former Congresses. But I do not wish to cast any odium upon its passed through inadvertence or want of reflection, may, it might have been the result of pure motives, the advancement of science and literature. Yet to show how intent the constitution is to guard against powers drawn by construction even on this very subject, which it must have been felonious to have extended, it has limited the efforts of Congress to promote literature and the useful arts by any other means than that of granting to authors and discoverers the exclusive use of their inventions, and publishing their works—And Congress have no power to promote the advancement of science or literature in any other than this particular way. If these observations are not received as reasons for the report of the committee, they will be considered as the justification of one of its members.
Mr. Findley observed, that an addition to the constitutional objections urged, he had others on the ground of expediency. The country colleges and seminaries, whose funds were small, had seldom or never an opportunity of importing books: they were happy to receive them in the country as donations, or by cheap editions; they would therefore receive no corresponding accommodation, and yet they were more useful and their use more universally felt, than those called higher institutions, which claim to be exempted from paying import. There are only a few of the well endowed academies that can afford to procure foreign books, and when they have them, their circulation is extremely confined; to say nothing more, these reasons would engage me to support the resolution.
Mr. R. Griswold, The gentleman from Virg. (Mr. Randolph) must have misunderstood me when he supposed I objected to the report, because the committee had assigned no reason for the resolution—I mentioned the circumstance merely to show that we ought not then to decide. With respect to the constitutional objection he has set up, I acknowledge it is new to me—Such an enquiry may be of great weight, but it does not appear to me. The paragraph quoted from the 8th section of 1st article, that Congress shall have power to levy and collect taxes, has never struck me in the way it has that gentleman. The words are, levy and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises; but it drops the word taxes, it being settled in another part of the constitution, and declares that duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform! The one speaks of direct taxes, the other of indirect—meaning that if an indirect tax is laid it shall be uniform. No one state is to have an excise laid upon its inhabitants unless it extends to the citizens of every other. One part is not to be excluded, and another exempted. This has always been the construction of that section of the constitution 'til the present moment, and I think it the true one. It is now said that Congress can only promote science and literature in one way. Why! have not Congress made grants of lands to promote those objects in the western country? They have. I believe the power of Congress adequate to promote literature in the way applied for, and it has been frequently the case that even after duties have been paid into the treasury upon the uniform system, yet individuals have had those duties returned. I do not want to detain the house; but I am well persuaded that the constitution forms no impediment, and the expediency must be apparent.
Mr. J. Randolph believed the gentleman left up had misunderstood him. But it was not very material whether he was misunderstood or not, as Mr. G. had not thought proper to answer him on the principal ground, namely the constitutional objection. He however said something. Duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform. Can they be uniform when a particular class or corporation are exempt from their payment? This is a new kind of uniformity. It is a species of uniformity I do not understand. He asks, if you have not granted land and returned duties received in the treasury. Indubitably you have. And we have the power, and in some instances the right to give away the money in our treasury to objects we think deserving. Has not all the dispositions gone upon the question of particular hardship; but tell me, do these individual cases, resting upon their own merits, class with a wholesale disposal of public money? Suppose you want to raise an exclusive privilege in favor of, let us say those makers, and let them import their materials free of duty; will you bring up as precedent or authority, the case of Mr. McManus, or any o-
ther person? Can such a case, standing singular and insulated, be held up to promote the doctrine of exclusive privilege for a corps of thousands. Of lands the United States have given general La Fayette some acres; they have given the like for schools in the Wilderness country; they may give some to the gentleman from Connecticut; but would any of them contend for an exemption from paying half or two-thirds of the price, when the sale was made on a uniform system, and would they ask for an exemption from the payment of their tax, if it was imposed. Mr. R. concluded by repeating the idea, that if you once step over the barrier, there is no security, and if you forgive or exempt the payment of the duties in this instance, congress may forgive every thing to their favorites when they have any.
Mr. Dana made a reply to Mr. Findley; but it is so difficult to hear gentlemen across the floor that the reporter dare fathom attempt to follow them. He considered Mr. P's objection as being formed upon the idea, that the books composing the libraries of colleges and universities were of the same kind as those used in country schools; few things were more dissimilar; the one was merely to initiate the pupil in the first principles, the other took a more extensive range, embracing the whole circle of science, the classical authors, and the best writers, ancient and modern, books scarcely ever to be found but in collections attached to literary institutions, and the revenue arising from them may be called a tax upon seminaries of learning.
Mr. J. Clay was one of the committee, and had agreed to report; since reasons had been called for he would in a few words assign those which influenced him. The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. D.) mistakes in thinking that a denial to exempt books from import is a tax on literary institutions, and therefore not uniform, as the constitution requires all imposts should be; but he did not make his stand on the ground of the constitution, he rested his question upon its expediency. Giving literary institutions the privilege of exemption from impost would open a wide door for fraud; we should soon have them importing books for sale duty free, rivalling the book-sellers who are subjected to the payment of import, and vending them in every street or avenue of the nation. But why privilege colleges and universities to accommodate the rich; for we may believe that the rich and the children of the rich are the only persons who have access to these collections. The poor have little leisure and less opportunity to improve the advantage which even neighbourhood would give them to peruse works of the kind alluded to, and surely it would be thought unjust to tax their pittance of imported articles, and in order to enable gentlemen to read the classic authors or the sublime and beautiful of the modern writers.
Mr. Findley spoke of colleges, not of universities; we have three in Pennsylvania, one of which, to be sure, has also the title of university, but two of them have not funds to import books on their own account; it is only rich individuals that have this advantage, the poorer class of seminaries buy of book-sellers, and pay them the import as well as their retail profit. Indeed this remission of duties will rather tend to create disgust than to give satisfaction; and those seminaries which have large collections of books would be induced to sell them at their present price in order to procure new ones cheaper, as they have had to pay the duty on the former, but would have none to pay upon those they should hereafter import.
The question being called for—it was put on agreeing to the report of the committee of the whole, that it is inexpedient to remit the duty on books, and carried in the affirmative, 74 members voting in the affirmative. Adjourned.
A BILL
For the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction. [Now before the House of Representatives.]
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That whenever any treason, felony, misprision of treason, or of felony, misdemeanor, breach of the peace, or of the revenue laws of the United States, shall hereafter be committed within the jurisdiction of the United States, and the person committing the same, shall be on board of any foreign armed vessel, in any port or harbor of the United States, or in the waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, it shall be the duty of any judge or justice of any court of the United States, or any judge or justice of any state court, or any mayor of a city, upon satisfactory proof thereof to him made, to issue his warrant specifying the nature of the offence, and directed to a sheriff or marshal, commanding him to take the body of the offender, and bring him before the said judge or justice, or other person as aforesaid, to be dealt with according to law. And if the officer, charged with the execution of the said warrant, shall deem the ordinary posse comitatus insufficient to ensure the execution of the same, he shall apply to the said judge or justice, or other person authorised as aforesaid, or to any of them, who shall immediately issue his order, directed to any officer having command of military troops or of armed vessels of the United States, in the vicinity, requiring him to aid the said sheriff or marshal with all the force under his command, or such part as may be necessary, in executing the warrant aforesaid. And the said marshal or sheriff, conforming himself in all things to the instructions which he shall receive from the President of the United States or from any other person authorised by the President, shall first demand the surrender of the person charged with the offence; and if delivery be not made, or if the sheriff or marshal be obstructed from making the demand, he shall use all the means in his power by force and arms, to arrest the offender, and all others who are with him, giving him aid and countenance, and he shall convey the said offender, and all others arrested as aforesaid, and deliver them to the civil authority, to be dealt with according to law. And if death ensues on either side, those who are concerned in support of the civil authority, shall be justified, and those engaged in resisting, shall be punished as in cases of homicide committed in resisting a civil officer. And if any commanding officer of militia, of regular troops, or armed vessels of the United States, shall refuse to obey the requisition to make of him as aforesaid, he shall be fined a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, and not less than one hundred dollars, to be recovered by indictment.

or information, in any court in the United States having competent jurisdiction.
Sec. 2. And in order to prevent infults to the authority of the laws, whereby the peace of the United States with foreign nations may be endangered, Be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, either to permit or interdict at pleasure, the entrance of the harbors and waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, to all armed vessels belonging to any foreign nation, and by force to repel and remove them from the same, except when they shall be forced in by distress, by the dangers of the sea, by being pursued by an enemy, or when charged with dispatches or business from the government to which they belong; in which cases, as well as in all others when they shall be permitted to enter, the commanding officer shall immediately report his vessel to the collector of the district, stating the object or cause of his entering the harbor or waters, shall take such position in the harbor or waters, as shall be assigned him by such collector, and shall conform himself, his vessel and crew, to such regulations, respecting health, repairs, supplies, stay, intercourse and departure, as shall be signified to him by the said collector, under the authority and directions of the President of the United States; and not conforming thereto, shall be required to depart from the U. States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever any armed vessel of a foreign nation, entering the harbors or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, and required to depart therefrom by the collector of the district, shall fail to do so, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to forbid by proclamation all intercourse with such vessel, and with every armed vessel of the same nation, and with the officers and crew thereof; to prohibit all supplies and aid from being furnished them, and also to instruct the collector of the district, where such armed vessel shall be, and of any and every other district of the United States, to refuse permission to any vessel belonging to the same nation, or to its citizens or subjects, to make entry or to take in, so long as the said armed vessel shall remain in the harbors or waters of the United States in defiance of the public authority. And if after publication of the said proclamation, any person shall, in contempt thereof, furnish any supplies or aid to such armed vessel, or any other contrary to the prohibition contained in the said proclamation, the person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding dollars, to be recovered by indictment or information in any court in the United States having competent jurisdiction, and shall also be liable to be bound to their good behaviour.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That whenever any officer of an armed vessel commissioned by any foreign power, shall be guilty of any offence made punishable by this act, or shall on the high seas or elsewhere, have committed any trespass on any citizen or vessel of the United States, spoliation of their property, or vexation of trading vessels coming to or going from the United States, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, on due proof of the facts, by proclamation, forever to interdict the entrance of the said officer within the limits of the United States; and if he be found therein thereafter, he shall be liable to be arrested, and punished by fine and imprisonment, in any court in the United States having competent jurisdiction, both for the offence with which he was originally charged, and also for having entered within the limits of the United States, after having been interdicted, and shall likewise be transported to such ports beyond seas, as the court shall determine, and so as often as he shall be found within the limits of the United States, after having been interdicted as aforesaid.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be, and he is hereby authorised and required, to give as soon as may be, after the passage of this act, to the collectors of the respective ports, and to such other persons as he may think proper, the necessary instructions for carrying this act into effect, particularly marking out the line of conduct to be observed by a sheriff or marshal, and by the several collectors in performing the duties enjoined by this act.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That if any person shall be sued for any thing done in pursuance of this act, he may plead the general issue and give this act in evidence, any thing in any law, custom, or usage, to the contrary notwithstanding.
REPORT.
The Committee of Commerce and Manufactures to whom was referred the resolution of the house of the 12th inst. "to enquire into the expediency of allowing under proper regulations, a drawback of duties on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the port of New Orleans, from any port of the United States, and from thence exported to any foreign port or place," with instructions to "report by bill or otherwise" respectfully submit the following
REPORT:— UPON examining the act passed at the last session of congress, entitled "An act for laying and collecting duties on imports and tonnage, within the territory ceded to the United States by the treaty of the 30th April, 1803, between the United States and the French Republic, and for other purposes," it appears that the sixth section refers the drawback on all goods, wares and merchandise exported from the port of New Orleans, other than on those which shall have been imported directly into the same, from a foreign port or place. Drawbacks have been allowed in all ports of the United States, since the first acts were passed laying a duty on imports and tonnage. No inconvenience or loss has or can happen in giving back what we have received in cases where the article is really exported out of the limits of the United States, and many advantages have resulted from pursuing this policy. Our ports thus become the places of deposit for the merchandise of all nations. Our commerce with foreign countries is enlarged. Greater shipments of our own productions can be made. New employment can be given to our tonnage, already respectable and on a rapid increase, and as we necessarily import more than we consume, the surplus is again shipped to other countries. But if drawbacks are discontinued, even in a single port, commerce must experience great embarrassments, or it will open for itself some new channels, where the streams of wealth will flow unimpeded and free from improper restraints, and other nations will reap advantages, which a different policy would unquestionably have secured to ourselves. The duties, to their fullest amount, form a part of the value of all goods, and are always estimated in the price demanded from the consumer, or from the purchaser who intends to ship them for a foreign market, and it must be evident to every one, the least acquainted with the operations of commerce, that if any article is denied the drawback, the price will be depreciated to an equal amount with the original duties with which it may be chargeable. New Orleans, not only as a port of deposit for the produce of the western country, where it can be shipped to all parts of the world, possesses peculiar and important advantages from its proximity to the British, French, and Spanish settlements in the West-Indies. Various articles, whether of European, Asiatic, or American growth or manufacture, which we can readily supply at reasonable prices, can be carried to their ports, and be exchanged for such as they can conveniently spare, and which may be necessary for our own consumption. A commerce known to be highly beneficial to all the parties interested in it; supplying the United States too, in some cases with the precious metals, so necessary in our intercourse with Asia, it is presumed was not intended to be discouraged.
If we place every description of goods, on a similar footing in relation to drawbacks, whether imported coastwise, or direct from foreign countries, upon being exported out of the limits of the United States, the committee conceive we shall then have done all which will be necessary on this occasion. The committee therefore report, as their opinion, that so much of the act, entitled "An act for laying and collecting duties on imports and tonnage within the territory ceded to the United States by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the U. States and the French republic, and for other purposes," as refuses the drawback on goods, wares and merchandise, imported coastwise into New Orleans, and exported to foreign countries, ought to be repealed; and they submit a bill for the purpose.
Foreign Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, November 29.
By the Mercury, from Dublin, papers to the 1st of October, containing London dates to the 27th of Sept. inclusive, have been received at this office. From these papers we have made such extracts as our limited time would allow; embracing whatever articles appeared to possess interest. The prospect of a war between Britain and Spain, though by no means so certain as some late reports would induce us to believe, is far from improbable. Several frigates had failed from Plymouth with a view, as was conjectured, to hostilities with Spain. Orders have been since countermanded to stop the packet which was in course to carry the mail of the 18th of September. Policies had been done to a very large amount on the probability of a Spanish war. Still, however, it was said that Mr. Wellesley, who had been appointed to succeed Mr. Frere, was preparing to set out as ambassador to the court of Spain. N. Y. Daily Adr.
LONDON, Sept. 27. In consequence of a message from Lord Harrowby, his Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs a Committee, consisting of the following Gentlemen engaged in the Spanish trade, waited upon his Lordship yesterday. Mr. Murphy, from the house of Gordon and Murphy. Mr. Bell, from the house of Reed and Parfion. Mr. Macdonald, Billiter-square. And Mr. Turnbull, Chairman of the Committee of Merchants in the Spanish trade.
Lord Harrowby informed them, that he had desired to see them upon the subject of our relations with Spain, in which they were so materially interested. His Lordship acquainted them, that there were certain negotiations, on important points, now pending between Spain and Great Britain, the issue of which was uncertain. Some explanations had also been required, as to the intentions with which the armaments now preparing in the ports of Spain, were to be fitted out; to which no satisfactory answer had hitherto been received. "His Lordship thought it necessary to make these communications, leaving it to the discretion of the Gentlemen who were present to adopt that line of conduct for the regulation of their mercantile concerns, which they should think most advisable."
The Committee entered into a long discussion with Lord Harrowby upon the subject of the conduct of Spain to this country, since the signature of the peace of Amiens. They dwelt more particularly upon the infraction of the 14th Article of the Definitive Treaty of Peace, which provides that "all the sequestrations laid on either side upon funds, revenues, and credits, of what nature soever they may be, belonging to any of the Contracting powers, or to their citizens or subjects, shall be taken off immediately after the signature of the Definitive Treaty."
"The decision of all claims among the individuals of the respective nations for debts, property, effects, or rights, of any nature whatsoever, which should, according to received usage, and the law of nations, be preferred at the epoch of the peace, shall be referred to the competent Tribunals; in all those cases speedy and complete justice shall be done in the countries wherein the claims shall be respectively preferred."
Of this article, the Committee urged that Spain had been guilty of a direct violation. We are not informed of the answer returned by Lord Harrowby upon this point: but had that been our sole grievance, it might have been inexpedient to have insisted upon the removal of it, during the continuance of the war with France. Undoubtedly the great grounds of complaint at present are, the armaments recently ordered in the Spanish ports, upon which no satisfactory explanation has been given—the supplies furnished to Frere—the treatment of Mr. Frere, and the insulting conduct of the Prince of Peace. That any satisfactory explanation and apology will be afforded upon any of these points, we (Courier) confess we do not entertain the slightest expectation. They seem to have been intended and adopted with a view to hostilities with this country. When the Spanish government ordered ships to be armed, they must have been prepared to expect a remonstrance from our Court, and to suppose that nothing less would content us than disarming. Now we cannot imagine Spain to be so weak as to arm, with a determination to disarm, if any dissatisfaction should be expressed on our part.
We have as above stated the result of the interview between Lord Harrowby and the merchants carrying on trade with Spain. We have now to state further that the merchants have since waited on Chevalier de Anduaga, the Spanish Ambassador, to ascertain, as far as could be consistent with propriety, his Excellency's sentiments on the impending danger; and particularly to request, that he would favour them with an assurance, that ships laden with grain from this country for Spain, would be protected in the same manner as those loaded with wood from Spain were by our cruisers, even in time of war. The conduct of his Excellency evidently proved, that he not only wished to avoid an answer at the time to questions of a public nature, but that he was fearful of saying anything which might commit his authority, or implicate precipitately in any degree the interest of the two countries. His Excellency, however, went so far as to say, that to cast a doubt on the subject, would be to suppose that the Spanish government were about to act on a system diametrically opposite to that principle which had hitherto governed their intercourse with Great Britain. The merchants then urged the propriety of assurances from Chevalier de Anduaga, in his ambassadorial capacity, that no sequestration of property would take place so far as regards vessels laden with grain for the supply of Spain, and that such vessels would experience the same protection as those now experienced that brought wool from Spain to this country. His Excellency still waived any direct answer or assurance; but when the merchants said that such instructions respecting the wool ships had been issued and sanctioned by the British government, and that they could produce such a paper for the satisfaction of his Excellency, if he pleased the Chevalier Anduaga at last observed, that if they would favour him with a copy of the document now described, he would take the particular care which they represented into consideration.—If, however, the Spanish ambassador has received no instruction from his court on this point, it is obvious that he cannot take upon himself to give any pledge—may more—if
the court of Spain itself has not received instructions from St. Cloud, no pledge can be given that may not be forfeited. Even an assurance from the two united would be no security. Do not the just claims of our merchants for property sequestered during the late war, still remain unsatisfied, though stipulated for in the treaty of peace? Can we expect they will be more honourable when the countries shall be again in a state of warfare?
On the subject of the armaments, it is reported that upon a question from our Minister at Madrid requesting an explanation of their object and destination, the Spanish Government instantly answered by asking, in return, "what was the destination of the Russian naval and military arrangements in the Mediterranean?" It is also said, that our Government have received certain information of another treaty concluded between France and Spain, by which the former stipulates for the active assistance of the Spanish navy in the prosecution of the war against England; and undertakes, in consideration thereof, to acknowledge his Catholic Majesty Emperor of Spain, and to extend his revolutionary empire by the annexation of Portugal. If these reports be founded in fact, we may pity the fate of Spain, but we must take care of ourselves; if true, Spain is completely melted down, and mixed in the revolutionary crucible with France. Their principles and views are one and indivisible, and it is idle, after such proceeding, to talk of the King or Government of Spain. Bonaparte and his portable Cabinet, whether at St. Cloud, at Aix la Chapelle, or at Mentz, are the King and Council of Madrid, equally the masters of the lives and property of the Spaniards, as of the Dutch and the French.
The failing of the frigates from Plymouth on Saturday and Monday was, we conjecture with a view to hostilities with Spain. Orders have been sent to Falmouth to countermand till further orders the sailing of the Waltingham packet, which was in course of service with the mail of the 18th. We imagine too that the failing of the vessels now loading at Hull for Lisbon, Oporto, Cadiz, Bilboa &c. which were expected to sail from thence on the 4th October, to join the general convoy at Plymouth on the 10th, will be deferred.
Policies were done yesterday to a very large amount, on the immediate probability of a Spanish war. Twenty-five guineas were given for the return of one hundred, if hostilities were commenced between Spain and Great Britain in the course of three months. Yet, amidst these hostile appearances, it is still said that Mr. Wellesley, who has been appointed to succeed Mr. Frere, is continuing his preparations for his mission, and that there is every likelihood of his setting out for that Court in the course of a few days.
Two Hamburg mails arrived this morning, those due on Sunday and yesterday.—The accounts from Italy state, that the Danish, Swedish, and Dutch Consuls and six other persons, have been brought under an escort of French troops to Genoa, & have been thrown into prison; but upon what account is not known.
It should seem as if our Ambassador expected to be under the necessity of leaving Naples, for an English ship of war is waiting on the coast to receive him and the English merchants, should political circumstances render their departure necessary.
Important dispatches are announced in the Dutch papers, as having been received at the Hague. Bonaparte was at Mentz on the 4th. The Elector of Hesse wished to compliment him by one of the noblemen of his Court; but a hint was sent him that his personal attendance would be acceptable to the emperor.
The Pope's intended journey to Paris has been formally announced a Rome.
Letters from Italy state, that French garrisons have been ordered to occupy some of the Pope's harbours, to prevent their being taken possession of by any other power. This is a fresh specimen of French benevolence.
DUBLIN, Oct. 1. Grain of all kind rose on Wednesday morning at market; wheat sold from 24s. to 34s. per barrel. Oats from 16s. to 18s. the barrel. Oat meal from 14s. to 18s. the cwt. Barley from 18s. to 19s. 6d.
PARIS, Sept. 14. We learn by a letter from the Mauritius, of the 19th of May last, that the French frigates a Belle Poule and Antalaite had just brought in an English East India man from Bengal to London, laden with 500,000 pounds of indigo, 800,000 of sugar, 60,000 of saltpetre, 800 bales of muffs, piece goods, &c.
A vessel under Prussian colours, which failed from the Texel last Wednesday, has been spoken with, the master of which declared, that for these ten days no officer of the Dutch fleet had been allowed to step on shore, and that Bonaparte had sent positive orders for the Texel squadron to set sail with the first opportunity.
Yesterday arrived, ship Herman and Thufeld, capt. Boffau, by whom we learn, that when he left Lisbon, (on the 17th Oct.) they were in hourly expectation of the confirmation of a war between England and Spain; as accounts received there, were such as made it appear inevitable.—[True Amer.]
A letter from Gibraltar, dated the 23d Sept. received in this city, informs, that the pestilence at Malaga continued to rage with most destructive virulence, from two to three hundred falling victims daily. At Gibraltar the mortality was confined to strangers. The troops on that station, amounting to 4000, enjoyed perfect health, and were in excellent order. Ib.
Domestic Intelligence.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
The following is the result of the New-Hampshire electoral election.
  Repub. 6607   Federal. 6336   Repub. maj. 271   Federal maj. last Aug. 1065   271   Repub. gain since Aug. 1336 
Names of Electors.—John Goddard, Levi Bartlett, Jonathan Steele, Robert Alcock, Timothy Walker, George Aldrich, William Tarlton, Esquires.
NEW-JERSEY.
  In New-Jersey the result of the republican congress ticket was 13,228   Federal do. 136   Repub. maj. 13,092   The highest number of votes given for the Republican electoral ticket, was 13,119. No federal ticket for electors was run. 
MARYLAND. BALTIMORE, Nov. 30. On Friday last the speaker laid before the house of delegates, a letter from the mayor of the city of Annapolis, enclosing a letter from Major Reed and Peter Silae, addressed to him, stating, that they are American citizens and confined on board a French frigate, (Le President) then lying off the harbor of Annapolis, and soliciting his interference in their behalf.
The letters were immediately referred to the committee of grievances and courts of justice. We feel happy in having it in our power to state that on Saturday last, Mr. Stephen, from the committee, made the following favorable report:—
"That the said seamen being discharged, by the commander of the said frigate, no further proceeding are necessary to be adopted by this house to attain that object." Amer.
The following resolution passed in the House
of Delegates of this state on Saturday last:— Resolved—that Messrs. Stephen and Montgomery be a committee to wait on Mr. William Pinckney, to present him with the compliments of this house, and to congratulate him on his safe return to his native country, and to inform Mr. Pinckney, that the House of Delegates will with thankfully and with pleasure receive any further communications or elucidations which he may be pleased to make to them in person, relative to the affairs of the bank flock, in the recovery of which the state of Maryland is so much indebted to his personal attention and exertions.
Mr. Wm. Pinckney appeared in the house and made further communication relative to the bank flock. Ib.
NORFOLK, Nov. 30.
The frigates remain as stated in our last. The French off Crump's Hill and the English off Cape Henry. It appears that on Monday morning both got under weigh. Captain Hotham proceeded outside the jurisdiction of the United States; settled his top gallant sails, hauled up his courses, hove his main-top sail to the mast, and thus waited for the approach of Monsieur La Brosse, under the full belief that the latter would not avoid an engagement. He was disappointed; for the Imperialis put about, flood in, and anchored where he now is. This was probably to land Mr. Jerome and his Lady. Be the cause of this retrograde manoeuvre what it may, captain Hotham seeing it returned nearly abreast of Cape Henry, where he anchored, on the Middle Ground.—[Ledger.]
It is generally known that the British frigate, La Revolutionnaire, is appointed to receive a considerable quantity of specie in this country, & to take it to England. Ib.
We have some reason to think that the French frigate intends soon to put to sea.—Our ground for this opinion is the information we have received, that they were very busily employed on board yesterday evening cutting fern ports. Ib.
N. CAROLINA. RALEIGH, Nov. 26.
Our present governor, James Turner, esq., was, on Saturday morning, re-elected to that office for the ensuing year, by all the votes of the General Assembly except one.
To-morrow (Tuesday) is fixed for electing a Senator of the United States for this State, in the place of Jesse Franklin, whose period of service expires on the 4th of March next. Mr. Franklin is again in nomination.
It will have been seen, from the communication of the Governor to the General Assembly (inserted in our last) that, by the Convention entered into between the United States and Georgia in 1802, that that part of the territory ceded by S. Carolina to the General Government, which lies west of the Blue Ridge of Mountains, and south of the southern boundary of North Carolina and Tennessee, was ceded to Georgia. According to a survey made by Georgia, this territory includes part of Buncombe county. Application was made to this state to have the boundary line run; but S. Carolina not having acted on the subject, and our Legislature not having been in session since, this could not be effected. Georgia, we understand, without waiting for the demarcations being ascertained under the authority of the two States, has proceeded to take possession of that territory, form it into a county, hold a court, &c. and the officers of Buncombe have been refused in the execution of their duty. The citizens of that county, however, unwilling to see their territory usurped in this way, rose and drove off the Georgians by force.
We trust that the Legislatures of the two States will take such steps as shall be the means of removing the present disagreeable state of things in that quarter. Raleigh Register.
S. CAROLINA. CHARLESTON, Nov. 22.
GUN-BOAT No. 2, commanded by Capt. Murdoch, arrived this morning from Hampton Roads: This boat appears to be totally different in her construction from No. 1; and as far as we are capable of forming an opinion, is a complete vessel, and well calculated to answer the purpose for which she was built.—She is seventy-five feet on deck and eighteen feet wide—keel rigged—mounts a 32 pounder in her bow, and two swivels aft, and has on board forty-three men. She is said to sail remarkably well, and has been proven to be a good sea-boat.
An officer of Gun-Boat No. 2, has favored us with Norfolk papers on Wednesday, the 14th inst. They afford a few extracts. Times.
GEORGIA. LOUISVILLE, Nov. 14.
On Monday last, his Excellency the Governor, made the following communication to both branches of the Legislature.
Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate, and Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
By the mail from Fort Wilkinson, on Saturday evening last, I received a letter from the superintendent of Indian affairs in the Creek Nation, (a copy of which is herewith inclosed) communicating the agreeable intelligence of a treaty's being concluded with the Indians of that nation by which the Ocmulgee river is made our boundary. The treaty, you will perceive, has already been sent on to the General Government for ratification.
The last Northern mail brought me a letter, from his Excellency the Governor of North Carolina, on the subject of our territory, lying on the waters of French Broad river, and adjoining that state, which I have thought it would be proper to lay before you. A copy of that letter is therefore also inclosed.
JOHN MILLEDGE.
State-House, Louisville, November, 12, 1804.
A copy of the letter first referred to in the foregoing communication. Fort Wilkinson, Nov. 9, 1804.
I have just arrived from the agency, and in time to write your Excellency a short note by the mail of this day. I have had a conference with the Chiefs of the Creek Nation, and concluded and signed a treaty with them for the lands included in the following bounds. Beginning at the High Shoals of Appalachee, thence to Ocmulgee at the first fork above the Seven Islands (the mouth of Ulcofauhathee) then down the middle of Ocmulgee to Oconee, up the same and the line of the land acquired by the treaty at Fort Wilkinson to the beginning, saving and reserving all the Islands in Ocmulgee and a District for a trading establishment to include the Ocmulgee Old Fields—Beginning at the mouth of Ockonecoogan, thence two miles up the river in a straight line, thence at right angles down the river four miles, thence at right angles to the river, and up the same to the beginning.
This treaty goes on with the mail of this day to the seat of government for ratification by the competent authority.
I have the honor to be, with sincere respect, and regard, Sir,
Your Excellency's most obedient servant, BENJAMIN HAWKINS.
His Excellency John Milledge, Governor of Georgia.
This day both Branches of the Legislature met in the Representative Chamber, and made the following elections:
Abraham Baldwin, Senator to Congress—unanimous.
Edward Telfair, James M. Maxwell, John Rutherford, David Emanuel, Henry Graybill and David Crefwell, electors of President and Vice-President of the United States—all true republicans.
William Brown, Harbor Master, and William Cocke, Health Officer, of the port of Savannah.
Abner Hammond, quarter master general for the state.
OHIO. CINCINNATI, Nov. 12.
By the returns of the election held on the second Tuesday of Oct. last, as made to the Secretary's office from the several counties in this state, for one representative to the Congress of the U. S. the following is the aggregate.
Jeremiah Morrow, 4101 Elias Langham, 1718
Majority in favor of Jeremiah Morrow. 2383
In the house of representatives U. S. the committee, to whom had been referred that part of the president's message relating to the irregularities committed at sea by private armed vessels of the United States, reported by a bill, of a very important nature.
It is understood that the president particularly alluded to the manner in which a commerce with St. Domingo had been forced by American vessels; and the resistance offered to the armed vessels of France, which had endeavored to prevent such intercourse.
The provisions of the bill, reported to congress, go to the prevention of resistance in future; by forbidding the officers of the customs to grant a clearance to any vessel of the United States, having ability to commit violence at sea, until bonds shall be given to the full amount of such vessel and its cargo, that no violence shall be offered to or committed upon any vessel of any nation, with which the United States are at peace.
The bill had been made the order of the day, for it was expected that considerable debate would take place, on this interesting subject. Aurora.
The President of the U. States has appointed Mr. SETH HUNT, of Walpole, (N. H.) formerly of Boston, to the Civil and Military Government of Upper Louisiana.—Phil. Gaz.
Capt. Miller, of the Antelope, (arrived at New-York) informs, that when he left Lisbon, the American frigate Essex, capt. Barron, had arrived there, and had been put under quarantine. Two Spanish ships were lying in the Tagus; one of them was of 36 guns, the other 13: they were badly manned, and were taking in a supply of provisions and stores. As their designs were not known, the Essex was to remain there to watch their motions. Phil. Gaz.
The British ships of war, LEANDER and CAMBRIAN, which left this harbour on the 3d inst. in pursuit of the Dillon and Cybele French frigates, arrived at Halifax on the 18th, after an unsuccessful chase. N. Y. M. Chron.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of the Hon. Major-General PHILIP SCHUYLER, on Sunday evening, the 18th inst. in the 71st year of his age.—A man, eminent for his useful labours, in the military and civil affairs of our country. Distinguished by strength of intellect, extensive knowledge, soundness and purity of moral and political principles—He was a practical, not a theoretical statesman; an active, not a visionary patriot—He was wife in devising, enterprising and persevering in the execution of plans of great and public utility. Too intelligent, to found his notions of political or civil government, upon the perfectibility of man, or upon any other views of the human character, than those derived from the experience of ages; and too honest to tell the people, that their liberties could be preserved in any other way, than by the wholesome restraints of a constitution and laws, energetic, yet free.
In private life he was dignified and courteous—in his manners, hospitable: a pleasing and instructive companion; ardent and sincere in his friendships; affectionate in his domestic relations, and just in his dealings.
The death of such a man is truly a subject of private and of public sorrow.
Wednesday his remains were interred, with military honors, in the family vault of the Hon. Abraham Ten Broeck.
During the procession there was a regular discharge of minute guns from "Prospect Hill," by a detachment of the artillery. Albany Gaz.
DIED—At Farmington, on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 13th, Maj. William Judd, aged 63.—Major Judd, at the time of receiving notice from the General Assembly, was out of health, but having been Chairman of the Convention, and being by profession a lawyer, he decided on making his own defence. His extreme exertion, in preparing for this, so disabled him, that soon after his arrival in New-Haven, he was confined to his bed, and prevented from making his defence. After a partial recovery, he proposed to his friends, his wish to publish his brief or summary of defence, which being judged advisable, he furnished them with his ideas on this subject, which being reduced to writing, the manuscript and proof sheets were shown to him as they were prepared, and he approved of them, remarking that his weakness did not permit a close examination, but that his time was short and that he did not wish anything to be published, which should be incorrect. The work being nearly finished, he having requested his friends to hasten the completion of it, left New-Haven yesterday morning, and having arrived at his house, expired at 11 o'clock in the evening.—This mournful event has not prevented the issuing his address.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale a tract of Land, containing six hundred and thirty acres, lying on Black Water, in Mathews county, adjoining Mr. John Peyton's, Philip Tabb's and Hunley Gayle's lands, well known by the name of the Battery Tract. The fertility of soil is equal, if not superior, to any land in the country. The situation is remarkably pleasant and healthy; the land is well watered and heavily timbered. On it there are three tenements; the houses are tolerably comfortable,

PROGRESS OF IMPROVEMENT.
No. III.
ALL the rivers which flow through a cultivated country, will thus appear to the eye of a political economist to consist of two principal parts: The first, which lies between the ocean and the highest navigable point to which vessels of a considerable burthen can readily ascend; and the second, between this point and the highest navigable point which is accessible to the boats and bateaux of the upper country.
A more particular scheme of the rivers of a country would no doubt adopt a more particular distribution. It would distribute it into three instead of two sections—the interval between the mouth and the highest accessible point for the large vessels of foreign commerce; the interval between this point and the highest accessible point for the coasting craft; and that portion which is navigated by boats and bateaux.
If we cast our eye over the field of commerce, we shall find that there are other places besides the ports of the rivers, which are auspicious to the growth of populous towns. Such are those places of deposit on the sea board, or near the mouth of some river accessible from the ocean, which conducts the carrying trade of a country, which receives the imports and exports of those towns on the rivers, not easily accessible to large vessels, and which receives the produce from one part of the coast, or from one river, and transmits it to another.
At that early epoch, which precedes the introduction of manufactures, it is consequently obvious that every agricultural country, must exhibit to the eye of a speculative observer, a simple & improving landscape. Its forests disappearing; its rude inhabitants retiring; the plough making its way through every soil; commerce introducing its white sails upon the waves of every navigable river; towns spreading on their banks; the most populous settlements appearing at the foot of the falls, or near the mouths of the rivers or on the margin of the sea.
There is no one who can contemplate such a picture of the gradual progress of an agricultural country, who will not anticipate with the highest interest, the probable prosperity of Louisiana and above all the boundless resources of New Orleans, its capital. Observe the immense extent of its back country, teeming with the diversified productions of the soil; an extent of country, not to be confined to the banks of the Mississippi, mighty and extensive as it is, but spreading on the Ohio, the Missouri and its numerous branches; and then consider that most of the exports of this country and most of its imports, must be transmitted by the Mississippi.
A new era in the progress of an agricultural country remains to be unfolded. In proportion to the settlement of the country, its foreign commerce becomes less advantageous. Its own productions become dearer from the great expense requisite to bring them into the market, & from the greater quantity which is brought there: while the commodities of foreign countries become dearer from the increased competition among the purchasers.
A large number of manufacturing houses has now the same effect, that trade formerly produced. It is the nucleus of a diversified population and increasing wealth. And manufacturing towns now spread in every direction, where materials can be obtained, and the powers of nature can be employed.
Such is the very imperfect sketch of the physical progress of agricultural countries. And upon this plan, I should wish to see a map of Virginia completely executed. The coasts, the rivers and the face of the country, might be delineated as it is in other maps.
There is certainly no accurate map of Virginia extant. A gentleman of Petersburg, assisted by the President of Wm. & Mary, is said to be laying out a new map of the state; many parts of which are to be described by an actual survey.
The Editor would be sorry that the following view of the late pretended conspiracy in France should meet the eye of any man, who did not feel his heart excited by the strongest emotions.
The reader must not believe that the following account is one of those airy and unfounded tales, to which an unallied & glowing fancy may sometimes give existence—would that it were!
Extracts of a letter from a gentleman in France, to his correspondent in this country.
I will attempt, from such evidence as I have, to give you some idea of the events that are passing here. A knowledge of them, however, will afford no pleasure. They are of such a character as to fill you with disgust, and furnish a picture of deep management, seldom surpassed by the wiles and machinations of European governments.
Soon after the usurpation of Bonaparte, and the peace of Lunéville, Moreau, as many others have, who were unfriendly to the directory, and therefore acquiesced in the change, which brought them down, retired from public life.
To effect these events, it was necessary to fill the nation with alarm, always favourable to military power; to represent the return of the Bourbons, from whom millions in France could expect no mercy, as supported by a party headed by Moreau; and to produce some evidence, which, at least for the moment, should give countenance to the opinion.
Bourbon family to be on the spot, who might avail themselves of such circumstances as might turn up in their favour: that Pichegru, Dumourier and Moreau would for the example, if the two former would return to Paris.
The victims were permitted to enter Paris; to confer together, and such of them as could get access to him, to see Moreau. Pichegru had two conferences with him, in which Moreau told him he had been betrayed, and disavowed all previous knowledge of their plan.
According to the regulations of that body, those who intend to speak upon any proposition are required to inscribe their names upon the register. Carnot was alone "faithful found among the faithless."
The late events have, as you may suppose put a stop to all idea of invasion for the present. The coronation of Bonaparte will take place it is said on the 15th of August.
In the mean time every body remained in anxious expectation for the trial of Moreau. None dared to raise a voice in his favour, except a brother, and his accomplished wife.
The court were confounded at this unexpected disclosure, while an universal groan of indignation was heard through the audience. No other sign of discontent could with safety be shown, as the hall was crowded with armed men, ready as it was thought, to execute the orders of the court.
through, the council for Moreau were called on for his defence. The general rose himself. He was interrupted by the court, who told him he could not be heard in his defence, until his counsel had spoken.
In the mean time between the argument and decision frequent messages were received from Bonaparte by the court. His spies watched the public sentiment in Paris, and gave him a faithful account at St. Cloud where he had retired.
Thus is Moreau out of Bonaparte's way for 2 years at least. In the meantime if he rides out the storm, as he certainly will if his armies are faithful, at the expiration of that time he will prevent his return.
The nation is dissatisfied with the change. Those who were ruined during the Revolution are particularly hostile to it, and as soon as the splendor of Bonaparte's name disappears, the merits of his family will interest but few.
All the Electors of this state, appointed by the people for choosing a President and Vice-President of the United States, convened at the Capitol yesterday at ten o'clock, and gave an unanimous vote for THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Virginia, as President, and GEORGE CLINTON, of New-York, as Vice-President.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
December 4. William B. Giles and Andrew Moore, esquires, were appointed by a joint ballot of both Houses of the Legislature, members of the Senate of the United States, for this state.
Last Night's Ball.
The result of the Electoral Election of New-Hampshire is stated on the margin of the Political Observatory of Walpole, in the hand writing of its Editor, to be:
For Republican Ticket 9,088 For Federal ditto 8,386 Rep. majority 702 EROM WASHINGTON, Nov. 29. Messrs. Derbigny, Sove and Detrehan, the three citizens of Louisiana, deputed to present the memorial, attributed to Mr. E. Livingston, are at present in this city—they experience from the President and from the Members of Congress, generally, every mark of cordiality and attention.
of Pennsylvania, against the election of John Hoge, recently returned as a member to this House. Referred to the committee of Elections.
A message from the President of the United States, covering the treaties with the Delaware and Pelew Islands, recommending provision to be made by law for carrying the same into execution.
Referred to the committee of Ways and Means. A letter from the Reverend Mr. Parkinson to the Speaker, to accept the office of Chaplain to the House was read and laid on the table.
Mr. Nicholson from the committee on that subject reported a new bill, for preserving peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and waters under their jurisdiction. Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next, and in the mean time ordered to be printed.
Gen. Varnum presented a petition and memorial from the agents of the company and others on the Vasso claim. Referred to the committee already raised on that subject.
Mr. Greenfield called for the order of the day on the bill allowing a drawback on goods exported from New-Orleans, &c. and the same went through the committee of the whole (Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair). The bill was afterwards ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The order of the day on the bill to regulate the clearing of armed merchant vessels was called for, but upon the request of Mr. Nicholson, who stated the subject to be one of the highest importance now before the house, and wished a little more time to consider the same, it was further postponed till Monday next.
On motion of Mr. Claiborne the house proceeded to ballot for a Chaplain in lieu of Mr. Parkinson resigned; and the Rev. Mr. V. Lawrence was elected.
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee appointed on the 6th inst. reported articles of impeachment against Judge Chase. They were nearly the same as reported at the last session except the 5th and 6th articles, which are new ones.
Mr. J. R. moved to refer them to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Elliot rose to move a more distant day, and to assign his reasons for the motion. It had been to him a subject of considerable regret that the present report had been so long delayed, and he had repeatedly examined his own mind to imagine reasons for the delay.
Twenty-four days ago the gentleman who now presented the report, announced to the house his conviction that all the time which our political existence would allow should be given to the person accused for the purpose of making his defence; and he moved a re-commitment of the report of the last session for the purpose of alteration or amendment.
A resolution of the difficulties which have occupied my mind upon this subject, said Mr. E. may perhaps be found upon the report itself. If I understood it, it embraces accusations, the evidence of which reposes in the bosom of the committee alone, as it has never been exhibited to the house.
This court of proceeding may be preliminary and proper, but it strikes my mind as possessing a very different character. At the left session a voluminous body of evidence was reported, upon which the house decided the general question of impeachment.
The committee appointed to prepare and report articles of impeachment, possess not the power of the committee of enquiry; the enquiry is already at an end; they are only to reduce to form the decision of the house upon the evidence before them; and if they have proceeded to make a new enquiry, to obtain new evidence, and report new articles thereon, they have wandered beyond the limits of their duty.
Not am I furnished with that intuitive knowledge of right and wrong in cases of this kind, which would be necessary to enable me to decide almost instantly upon a question of such magnitude. While it is our duty to grant a reasonable time to the person accused to make his defence, it is indispensably necessary to proceed not only with deliberation but with caution.
The questions were taken on Thursday as the most distant day, and lost, 40 voting for and 6 against it. Wednesday was next tried and lost. It was then ordered for Monday, and in the mean time to be printed.
On motion of Gen. Varnum a committee of five was appointed to revise the rules and regulations for the government of the army of the U. S. with leave to report by Bill.
Mr. Moreau presented the memorial of Return Jonathan Meigs praying to be allowed the salary claimed to be due to him as one of the late judges of the North Western territory—Ordered to be referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Moreau presented a petition from James M'Pheron, who had been a long time prisoner with the Indians, praying Congress to confirm a grant of lands made to him by the chief of the nation where he resided.
Referred to the Committee of Claims. Mr. Darsin presented the petition of Mary Gresham, widow of Joseph Gresham, praying the liquidation of a claim for services as a soldier in the Virginia line of our revolutionary army, referred to the committee of claims.
Adjoined. DIED—On Monday morning last, Mrs. MARTHA KOYALL BANKS, comfort of Henry Banks, Esq. of this city.
She sustained with becoming patience and fortitude, a tedious and relentless disease, which finally triumphed over her delicate frame; and has cast a lasting gloom over those friends whom once she cheered and animated. Peace be with thee, dear departed shade! On the green turf which shall cover thy mouldering clay, let virtue and genius drop an honest tear!
Sales at Auction. WILL BE SOLD by the subscribers, at the late dwelling house of D. M. Randolph, Esq. on Friday the 14th inst. a variety of valuable Household and Kitchen FURNITURE; among which are, some fashionable and substantial Plate, lately imported; mahogany tables, side board and basin stands of superior quality; a well assorted collection of the most useful kitchen furniture; sets and parts of sets of table and tea China, &c. &c. &c.

The Editor wishes to present the people with a comprehensive view of the proceedings of Congress—Those proceedings (it will be recollected) are relative either to the suggestions of the President, presented during the session, to the motions of the members or the petitions of private individuals, or to the unfinished business of the last session. The following Report of the Committee of Revisal and Unfinished Business, will develop all the political topics, which were referred by the last, to the consideration of the present, session of Congress.
REPORT—IN PART. Of the committee of revisal and unfinished business on such matters of business as were depending under-terminated at the last session.
The committee of revisal and unfinished business REPORT—IN PART. That they have according to order, examined the journals of the last session, and therefrom, that the following matters of business were then depending & undetermined—to wit:
For the relief of the officers of government and other citizens who suffered in their property by the insurgents in the western countries of Pennsylvania. 19th January, 1804—further consideration postponed by the Senate until the first Monday in December next.
Directing the mode of selecting jurors to serve in courts of the United States. 5th January, 1804—read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Wednesday next: not further acted on.
To provide for the further protection of American seamen. 10th January, 1804—read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: not further acted on.
Authorizing the appointment of commissioners to explore the routes most eligible for opening certain public roads. 27th March, 1804—further consideration of the bill, with amendments proposed by the Senate thereto, postponed by the house until the first Monday in December next.
To incorporate the Washington building and fire insurance company. 18th January, 1804—read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: Not further acted on.
To ascertain and provide for the salaries of the judges of the orphan's courts in the district of Columbia. 20th January, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: Not further acted on.
To lay out and open a new public road in the county of Washington in the district of Columbia. 25th January, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, to-morrow. 7th February, 1804—a motion relating to the subject, referred to the same committee of the whole house: Not further acted on.
To prohibit the exaction of bail upon certain suits brought in the district of Columbia. 6th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: Not further acted on.
To incorporate the Washington theatre company. 15th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house to-morrow: Not further acted on.
Providing for the settlement of sundry claims to public lands lying south of the state of Tennessee. 15th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next. 12th March, 1804, further consideration postponed until the first Monday in November next.
Laying a duty on slaves imported into the United States. 28th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house. 17th of the same month, made the order of the day for Monday, the 12th March next: Not further acted on.
Making further provision for extinguishing the debts due from the United States. 17th February, 1804—read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next. 28th March, 1804—further consideration postponed until the first Monday in December next.
More effectually to secure the independence of the judges of the courts of the U. States. 17th February, 1804—read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: Not further acted on.
Declaring the assent of congress to the act of the general assembly of the state of N. Carolina. 16th March, 1804—further consideration postponed by the Senate until the first Monday in November next.
Fixing the rank and pay of the commanding officer of the corps of marines—20th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, to-morrow: Not further acted on.
To authorize the district court for the district of Columbia, to decree divorces in certain cases, 24th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: Not further acted on.
To authorize the secretary of the navy to receive proposals from the Norfolk draw bridge company, for the purchase of a piece or parcel of the navy yard in Gosport Virginia, belonging to the United States; and to decide on the propriety of selling the same, 24th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on the first Monday in December next.
To amend the charter of George town, 17th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Wednesday next: Not further acted on.
Supplementary to an act, intitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the U. States, south of the state of Tennessee," 27th February, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, to-morrow: Not further acted on.
Relating to ferries in the district of Columbia, 2d March, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house, to-morrow: Not further acted on.
Supplementary to an act intitled "An act more effectually to provide for the organization of the militia of the district of Columbia," 6th March, 1804; read the first and second time, & committed to a committee of the whole house, to-morrow: 20th March, 1804, further consideration postponed until the first Monday in December next.
For established rules and articles for the government of the armies of the U. States, 8th March, 1804, read the first and second time, & committed to a committee of the whole house, on Saturday next; 15th March, 1804, committee of the whole house reported progress, leave to sit again refused by the house: Not further acted on.
For the relief of the legal representatives of the late general Mose Hazen, 26th, March, 1804, further consideration postponed by the Senate until the first Monday in December next.
To suspend for a limited time, the execution of a part of the twelfth section of the act, intitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tennessee," 15th of March, 1804, read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house to-morrow: Not further acted on.
To regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers, 17th March, 1804—read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Tuesday next—24th March, 1804—further consideration postponed until the first Monday in November next.
Supplementary to an act intitled "An act to make provision for persons who have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States during the revolutionary war," 27th March, 1804—further consideration postponed by the Senate until the first Monday in December next.
received in the actual service of the United States during the revolutionary war," 27th March, 1804—further consideration postponed by the Senate until the first Monday in December next.
On a memorial of William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana territory of the United States, 10th January, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Friday next. Not further acted on.
On a letter from Wm. Henry Harrison, president of a convention held at Vincennes, in the Indiana territory, & a memorial of the inhabitants of the said territory, relative to a suspension for a limited time of the sixth article of compact between the original States and the people of that territory, also, the report of a former committee thereon—17th February, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next. Not further acted on.
On a petition of Benjamin Emmons—27th February, 1804, consideration postponed until the next session of congress.
On the faithful application, in conformity with existing laws, of the monies drawn from the treasury of the United States on account of the marine corps, from the year 1798 to the year 1803—29th February, 1804—referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next, 5th March, 1804, committee of the whole house discharged from consideration, and thereupon re-committed to a select committee. Not further acted on.
(Supplementary.) On the memorial of Alexander Moulier, of the state of South Carolina, in behalf of himself, and others, of the Virginia Yazoo company, by William Cowan, their agent. 18th March, 1804, read, and ordered to lie on the table. Not further acted on.
On the necessity of extending federal jurisdiction to the ordinary courts, or to courts to be organized for that special purpose in the Mississippi territory of the United States, 14th March, 1804, read, and ordered to lie on the table. Not further acted on.
On a bill from the Senate, intitled "An act for the relief of William A. Barron." (See bills from the Senate.)
Articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase, one of the associate judges of the supreme court of the United States. 26th March, 1804, ordered to be printed for the use of the members of both houses of congress, and to be transmitted to them by the clerk of this house. Not further acted on.
Report of the Secretary of State. On a petition in the French language, of sundry inhabitants of Port St. Vincennes, in the Indiana territory of the United States, 5th December, 1803, read, and ordered to lie on the table. Not further acted on.
Motions. On the expediency of extinguishing the claims of the United States for certain balances reported to be due from the individual states. 28th October, 1803, referred to committee of the whole house, 19th January, 1804. The house confider, and disagree to the report of the committee of the whole house, same day, proposition of amendment to the original motion under consideration, and postponed by an adjournment. Not further acted on.
Relative to a provision for the establishment and improvement of post roads throughout the United States. 1st November, 1803; referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next 22d November, 1803, order of the day postponed until Monday 28th of the same month. Not further acted on.
Respecting a reduction in the expenses of the different departments of the government, and such arrangements as may be proper to promote economy in the said departments, 25th November, 1803; consideration postponed until the first Monday in December. Not further acted on.
On the expediency of exempting such sailors and boatmen as are exclusively employed in the bay and waters of Chesapeake, from the operation of existing laws relative to the establishment and regulation of marine hospitals within the United States. 27th December, 1803, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: Not further acted on.
Respecting the application of surplus monies collected in the different ports of the United States for the relief and maintenance of sick and disabled seamen. 3d January, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next: not further acted on.
Relative to a public road within the district of Columbia, 7th February, 1804, referred to the committee of the whole house to whom was committed a bill to lay out and open a new road in the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia:—not further acted on.
Respecting claims of lands under an act of the legislature of the state of Georgia, passed in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, 20th February, 1804, referred to the committee of the whole house on the bill providing for the settlement of sundry claims to public lands lying south of the state of Tennessee—7th March, 1804, committee of the whole house discharged from consideration—10th March, 1804, considered in the house, and the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth, clauses contained in the motion postponed until the first Monday in December next—12th March, 1804, first clause postponed until the first Monday in November next.
On the expediency of fixing the standard of weights and measures, 2d March, 1804, referred to a select committee:—not further acted on.
Relating to the exhibiting and registering evidences of title and claims to lands in the territory of Louisiana, 17th March, 1804, read and ordered to lie on the table: not further acted on.
To recede to the states of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, the jurisdiction of such parts of the territory of Columbia as are without the limits of the city of Washington, 17th March, 1804, partly considered—19th March referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow—23d of the same month, further consideration postponed until the first Monday in November next.
Your committee further report, that in their opinion, all petitions depending and undecided at the last session, ought to be taken up, and acted upon by the house, as the same may be called for by any member, or upon the application of the individual claimant or petitioner.
LANDS FOR SALE. In the Genesee Country, state of New York. THE Subscriber having charge of part of the Valuable LANDS in the Genesee country, lately under the agency of Charles Williamson, esq., now offers them for sale on moderate terms either to actual settlers, or to those who declining to settle on the lands themselves, are desirous of investing their monies for the future benefit of their families. The titles of these lands are indisputable.
For terms apply to Mr. John Heslop, at the proprietor's land office at Geneva, in the county of Ontario, in the state of New York, or to Mr. Saml. S. Haight at Bath, in the county of Steuben; or to Mr. Frederick Ruming, at Preston, in the state of Connecticut—or to
ROBERT TROUP. New York, June 5, 1804. eW6m
JAMES SEABROOK, TAYLOR. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from near the Market to Harris's corner, opposite the Custom House; where all commands in his line, will be punctiliously attended to; and as he has established a regular correspondence in Philadelphia, gentlemen may rely on having their clothes made in the newest fashion and neatest manner.
N. B. Ladies Riding Dresses and Pelisses made in the newest fashion. October 17.—eW. 5f.
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On memorials of the inhabitants of the two western counties of the Indiana Territory of the United States—24th November, 1803, read, and ordered to lie on the table. Not further acted on.
(Supplementary.) On the means by which the mail may be conveyed with greater dispatch than at present, between the City of Washington and Natchez and New Orleans—12th January, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house of Monday next. Not further acted on.
On the expediency of vesting the powers usually exercised by a court of equity, in the judges of the United States within the Indians and other territories; and of allowing writs of error and appeals from the judgments and decrees of the said judges to the supreme court of the United States—20th December, 1803, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Wednesday next. Not further acted on.
On the 3d of January, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next. Not further acted on.
On a memorial of William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana territory of the United States, 10th January, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Friday next. Not further acted on.
On a letter from Wm. Henry Harrison, president of a convention held at Vincennes, in the Indiana territory, & a memorial of the inhabitants of the said territory, relative to a suspension for a limited time of the sixth article of compact between the original States and the people of that territory, also, the report of a former committee thereon—17th February, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next. Not further acted on.
On a petition of Benjamin Emmons—27th February, 1804, consideration postponed until the next session of congress.
On the faithful application, in conformity with existing laws, of the monies drawn from the treasury of the United States on account of the marine corps, from the year 1798 to the year 1803—29th February, 1804—referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next, 5th March, 1804, committee of the whole house discharged from consideration, and thereupon re-committed to a select committee. Not further acted on.
(Supplementary.) On the memorial of Alexander Moulier, of the state of South Carolina, in behalf of himself, and others, of the Virginia Yazoo company, by William Cowan, their agent. 18th March, 1804, read, and ordered to lie on the table. Not further acted on.
On the necessity of extending federal jurisdiction to the ordinary courts, or to courts to be organized for that special purpose in the Mississippi territory of the United States, 14th March, 1804, read, and ordered to lie on the table. Not further acted on.
On a bill from the Senate, intitled "An act for the relief of William A. Barron." (See bills from the Senate.)
Articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase, one of the associate judges of the supreme court of the United States. 26th March, 1804, ordered to be printed for the use of the members of both houses of congress, and to be transmitted to them by the clerk of this house. Not further acted on.
Report of the Secretary of State. On a petition in the French language, of sundry inhabitants of Port St. Vincennes, in the Indiana territory of the United States, 5th December, 1803, read, and ordered to lie on the table. Not further acted on.
Motions. On the expediency of extinguishing the claims of the United States for certain balances reported to be due from the individual states. 28th October, 1803, referred to committee of the whole house, 19th January, 1804. The house confider, and disagree to the report of the committee of the whole house, same day, proposition of amendment to the original motion under consideration, and postponed by an adjournment. Not further acted on.
Relative to a provision for the establishment and improvement of post roads throughout the United States. 1st November, 1803; referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next 22d November, 1803, order of the day postponed until Monday 28th of the same month. Not further acted on.
Respecting a reduction in the expenses of the different departments of the government, and such arrangements as may be proper to promote economy in the said departments, 25th November, 1803; consideration postponed until the first Monday in December. Not further acted on.
On the expediency of exempting such sailors and boatmen as are exclusively employed in the bay and waters of Chesapeake, from the operation of existing laws relative to the establishment and regulation of marine hospitals within the United States. 27th December, 1803, referred to a committee of the whole house, on Monday next: Not further acted on.
Respecting the application of surplus monies collected in the different ports of the United States for the relief and maintenance of sick and disabled seamen. 3d January, 1804, referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next: not further acted on.
Relative to a public road within the district of Columbia, 7th February, 1804, referred to the committee of the whole house to whom was committed a bill to lay out and open a new road in the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia:—not further acted on.
Respecting claims of lands under an act of the legislature of the state of Georgia, passed in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, 20th February, 1804, referred to the committee of the whole house on the bill providing for the settlement of sundry claims to public lands lying south of the state of Tennessee—7th March, 1804, committee of the whole house discharged from consideration—10th March, 1804, considered in the house, and the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth, clauses contained in the motion postponed until the first Monday in December next—12th March, 1804, first clause postponed until the first Monday in November next.
On the expediency of fixing the standard of weights and measures, 2d March, 1804, referred to a select committee:—not further acted on.
Relating to the exhibiting and registering evidences of title and claims to lands in the territory of Louisiana, 17th March, 1804, read and ordered to lie on the table: not further acted on.
To recede to the states of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, the jurisdiction of such parts of the territory of Columbia as are without the limits of the city of Washington, 17th March, 1804, partly considered—19th March referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow—23d of the same month, further consideration postponed until the first Monday in November next.
Your committee further report, that in their opinion, all petitions depending and undecided at the last session, ought to be taken up, and acted upon by the house, as the same may be called for by any member, or upon the application of the individual claimant or petitioner.
LANDS FOR SALE. In the Genesee Country, state of New York. THE Subscriber having charge of part of the Valuable LANDS in the Genesee country, lately under the agency of Charles Williamson, esq., now offers them for sale on moderate terms either to actual settlers, or to those who declining to settle on the lands themselves, are desirous of investing their monies for the future families. The titles of these lands are indisputable.
For terms apply to Mr. John Heslop, at the proprietor's land office at Geneva, in the county of Ontario, in the state of New York, or to Mr. Saml. S. Haight at Bath, in the county of Steuben; or to Mr. Frederick Ruming, at Preston, in the state of Connecticut—or
ROBERT TROUP. New York, June 5, 1804. eW6m
JAMES SEABROOK, TAYLOR. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from near the Market to Harris's corner, opposite the Custom House; where all commands in his line, will be punctiliously attended to; and as he has established a regular correspondence in Philadelphia, gentlemen may rely on having their clothes made in the newest fashion and neatest manner.
N. B. Ladies Riding Dresses and Pelisses made in the newest fashion. October 17.—eW. 5f.
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DOCTOR WILSON received yesterday a supply of Peruvian Bark, Castor Oil and Talas, all of the best quality. He also has Calomel, Rhabarb, Senna, Manna, Rochelle and Glauber Salts, Tartar Emetic, Ipecacuanha, Opium, Elafic and Silver Cuthebers, Elafic and common Bougies, &c. &c. &c.
He desires to keep a supply of the best Medicines that can be procured, and flatters himself that his acquaintance with Medicine, will entitle him to a share of public patronage.
Persons of needy circumstances by saving the retail prices of his Medicines, will be prescribed for gratis. October 31. eW5f
BY SUBSCRIPTION. Forty Subscribers at 10 dollars each.—Terms made known and subscriptions received by Ritchie & Worsley—for TUNSTALL'S
PATENT THRESHING MACHINE. THE advantages to be gained by farmers, by applying some effectual parts to Threshing Machines, which have greater velocity, adequate strength, and greater cheapness than hitherto, and applicable to any machinery, are universally allowed to be very great. WILLIAM TUNSTALL has obtained a Patent for such improvements; and wishes to benefit the public on the most reasonable terms. Difficulties and individuals may be now accommodated with Machines and patent rights, by applying in person or by letter (post paid) to the patentee, William Tunstall, at the Susan Tavern, Richmond.
These Machines will hull Clover and thresh Rice Buck Wheat &c. preferred free from grain—Counterfeits will be dealt with as the law directs. July 18. eW—cf
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, October 6th, 1804—
Between James Anderson, and Philip Thurman, merchants and partners, under the firm of James Anderson and Co. And Bernard Markham, and Francis Osborne, executors of George Markham, deceased.
THE defendant, Bernard Markham, upon whom an attachment for his contempt in not answering the bill of the plaintiff hath been returned executed, still failing to answer the same, the court this 6th day of October, in the year 1804, upon the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, doth take their bill for confessed, as to that defendant, and will proceed at a future day to decree the matter thereof, unless the said defendant, on or before the tenth day of the term next after he shall have been served with a copy of this order, show cause to the contrary.
A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. November 8. W2m
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond, September 28th, 1804—
Between Charles Yancey, And William Lipscomb, David Bullock, executor of John Bullock, Nelson Crawford, William Crawford, John Crawford and Charles Crawford, executor of David Crawford, and Robert Kimbrough.
THE defendants, William Lipscomb and Robert Kimbrough, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is Ordered—That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. Nov. 7. W2m
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond, the tenth day of September, 1804—
Between ARCHIBALD HUTCHESON, And TIMOTHY CHANDLER, and THOMAS DEAR.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is Ordered—That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff: and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. Nov. 7. W2m
IN HANOVER COUNTY COURT, October 29th, 1803. Compt: Charles Lindy against Richard Richardson & Dudley Richardson, Dfts.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Dudley Richardson, plaintiff, on the motion of the complainant, it is decreed and ordered, that unless the defendant Dudley Richardson, (having been served with a copy of this order) shall file his answer on or before the next term, that then the complainant's bill be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly as to him.
And the defendant Richardson not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the complainant, it is further decreed, and ordered that the defendant Richardson, do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes for two months successively, and that any copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, THOMAS POLLARD, D. C. M. R. October 17.—1/2. eW2m
THOMAS COURTNEY—TAYLOR: VERY respectfully begs permission to acquaint the public, that he still continues to occupy the house on the Main-street opposite the Bank, and intends above Mr. Davis's Printing-Office. He tenders his most grateful acknowledgments to those gentlemen who have been so obliging as to favor him with their custom; and assures them and the public generally, that no exertion shall be wanting to ensure a continuance of patronage.
Two or three good workmen would meet with employment by applying as above; and a couple of active lads are wanting as apprentices. Dec. 1. eW
J. P. HOPKINS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers that he has engaged a sufficient number of good workmen, and will be thankful for a continuance of their favours. Dec. 1. T5S3m
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from near the Market to Harris's corner, opposite the Custom House; where all commands in his line, will be punctiliously attended to; and as he has established a regular correspondence in Philadelphia, gentlemen may rely on having their clothes made in the newest fashion and neatest manner.
N. B. Ladies Riding Dresses and Pelisses made in the newest fashion. October 17.—eW. 5f.
DATES'S ALMANAC—FOR 1805—Published by Messrs. Davis & Courtney, may be had at the Office of the Enquirer. September 19. eW
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BARTLETT STILL.
HAS FOR SALE, at his Store, FASHIONABLE FALL GOODS, consisting of—Superfine Callies, 6-4 Cambric Dimities, 6-4 Cambric Mullins, India Book Mullins, India Book Handiks, India Mull-mull Mullins and Handiks, plain and figured, laced Cambric Mullins, 9-8 Colonade Mullins, Chambray Mullins of all colours, newest patterns, Salmon, Blue, Yellow, Green, Buff, Pink, and black imbo'd Cambric Mullins, damask and laced Cambric Shawls, laced Caps, black and white laced Veils,