Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-03-11 00:00:00

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, FEB. 28.
On motion of Mr. Dawson the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
The resolutions of a select committee relative to the fortification of ports and harbors were read.
The first resolution appropriates one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to this purpose.
Mr. Dawson advocated the adoption of this resolution.
Mr. Clinton thought the proposed sum insufficient for the purposes contemplated, and particularly as it applied to protecting the harbor of New York. He thought the posture of our affairs demanded vigorous and liberal measures.
Mr. Smith moved a postponement of the further consideration of the report. He was of opinion that if the U. States submitted to the insults and injuries heaped upon them, there was no necessity for incurring the proposed expense. But should the government manifest a becoming spirit of resistance, he would be willing to resort to any measures of defence called for by our situation. He, for this reason, thought it expedient, in the first instance, to decide the course of measures intended to be pursued.
Mr. Cook spoke against the motion of postponement—which was likewise opposed by
Mr. Dawson, who expressed great surprise at the course pursued by gentlemen on this subject. Whenever it had been called up it had been followed by a motion to defer it, notwithstanding the critical state of our affairs. He was of opinion that the subject ought immediately to be acted upon, and that the interest and dignity of the nation were not to be protected by mere declamation.
The question of postponement was then taken and lost.
Mr. Cook moved to insert 300,000 dollars in the room of 150,000 dollars.
Mr. Early moved to strike out 150,000 dollars.
Mr. Bidwell opposed this last motion. He was willing to make this limited appropriation, as the present object was the repair of existing fortifications. Did the question turn upon making new fortifications, it would require a very different consideration.
The motion to strike out 150,000 dollars was lost.
Mr. Macon then spoke against the resolution. He believed that it went to introduce a system of defence which the nation could not bear. He said the report embraced three modes of defence; by ships of the line, by gun-boats, and by land batteries. To the seventy fours he was decidedly opposed; with regard to gun-boats he cared very little about them; and he was opposed to the proposed appropriation for fortifications on land.
Mr. Dawson advocated the resolution.
Mr. Cook spoke in favor of the resolution; and made a speech of considerable length, in favor of appropriating a larger sum than that contained in the resolution, and in favor of energetic measures and a naval establishment.
Mr. Early opposed the resolution.
Mr. Dawson replied.
Mr. Varnum spoke in favor of it.
Mr. Clinton moved that the committee should rise, to allow further time for examining the subject.
Mr. Elmer opposed, and Mr. Macon supported this motion, which was carried.
Mr. Dawson gave notice that he would again call up the subject on Thursday next.
The resolution, reported by a select committee, to prohibit the importation of slaves into the territories of the U. States, was agreed to, and a committee appointed to bring in a bill.
MENDAY, March 3.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report, with accompanying statements, in obedience to the resolutions of the House of the 3d, 5th and 7th ult. which were referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. J. Clay reported a bill authorising the purchase of certain copies of the Journals of Congress, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Thompson called for the order of the day on the bill authorising the erection of a bridge over the Potomac.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to postpone the bill till Thursday.
Motion lost—Ayes 55—Noes 43.
Mr. G. W. Campbell then moved to postpone it till to-morrow.
Mr. Smith and Mr. G. W. Campbell supported; and Mr. Thompson and Mr. Lewis opposed it.
Mr. Goldsborough moved its postponement till Wednesday.
On this last motion the House divided—Ayes 44—Noes 47.
On postponing the bill till to-morrow the House divided—Ayes 43—Noes 47.
When the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gage in the chair—on the said bill.
The bill having been read over, was considered as a whole.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved to amend that part of the bill which fixes the site of the bridge, by directing it to be erected at or above George-Town.
This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 29.
Various amendments were made in the details of the bill.
Mr. Thompson moved to fill the blank in the bill relative to the time within which the bridge shall be built with the words "five years."
This motion, after a short debate, was agreed to—Ayes 49—Noes 47.
On fixing the maximum per centage hereafter to be received by the shareholders, debate arose.
Motions to allow 30 and 25 per cent. were lost, when, without deciding on any other sum, a motion for the committee to rise prevailed.
The committee then rose and obtained leave to sit again, and the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, March 4.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on the petition of the Dutchess county slate company of New-York, praying the imposition of an additional duty on imported slate, unfavorable to the prayer of the petition, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the same committee, reported on the petition of the merchants of Newbury Port, representing the inconveniences experienced in navigating the Merrimack, and praying a reimbursement of the expenses incurred by them in the erection of two piers for facilitating the navigation of said river. The report states the erection of the piers to have been undertaken, and the expenditure of money to have been made, independent of the direction of the U. S.
Mr. Ely thought there appeared on the face of the report strong reasons in favor of the prayer of the petitioners, and moved, for the purpose of considering the case, a reference of it to the committee of the whole House.
Mr. Crowninshield was in favor of the same course, and observed that he had been in the committee in favor of the claim.
Mr. Early opposed this course, and supported the immediate concurrence of the House in the report, on the ground stated therein.
Mr. G. W. Campbell advocated a reference of the report to a committee of the whole House, and expressed his opinion in favor of the application.
Mr. John C. Smith spoke in favor of a reference to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Bidwell spoke against such a reference, and in favor of the report.
Mr. Sloan took the opposite side of the question.
On the question being taken, a reference to a committee of the whole House obtained—Ayes 59.
Mr. Sloan from the committee to whom was referred the bill imposing a tax on slaves imported into the U. S. reported a new bill.
A motion was made to reject it—Lost—Ayes 24.
On making it the order for the 4th of July, moved by Mr. D. R. Williams, the House divided—Ayes 34—Lost.
When the bill was made the order for Monday—Ayes 63.
Mr. Eppes presented a petition from a number of the citizens of George-Town, expressing their opinion in favor of the resolutions for a recession of the district of Columbia, which was referred to the committee of the whole House in which those resolutions were referred.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petitions of the mayor, aldermen, and assistants of the city of Natchez, of Wm. Dunbar, and of the Trustees of Jefferson college, which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday.
Mr. Gregg, said he had determined to move this day that the House should go into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, with the view of taking into consideration the resolution which he had some time since offered—(On a NON-IMPORTATION OF BRITISH GOODS.)—At the request, however, of some gentlemen, and inasmuch as the day was already considerably advanced, he said he would not make this motion to-day, but he gave notice that he should make it to-morrow.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the erection of a bridge across the Potomac.
The question was taken on limiting the maximum of future tolls to TWENTY FOUR per centum per annum, and carried—Ayes 47—Noes 43.
A motion was made to limit the corporation to 50 years, which after a considerable debate was rejected—Ayes 39.
A motion was then made for a transfer, after a certain number of years, of the bridge of the U. S. on their indemnifying the company, which was likewise disagreed to—Ayes 18.
A motion was made to limit the corporation to 99 years, which was not agreed to.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved a new section, rendering the company liable to all claims of indemnity for injuries arising to private property from any obstruction of the navigation of the Potomac by the erection of the bridge.
This motion was lost—Ayes 12.
Mr. Early moved a new section, making it the duty of the company to keep the channel at the draw of the same depth as it now is, and if suffered to become more shoal, imposing on them a penalty of dollars for every week it shall be so suffered to continue.
Motion lost—Ayes 37—Noes 54.
Mr. Sloan moved an additional section that in case the bridge shall fall into decay or be broken down, the said company shall be bound to remove the said materials out of the channel of the river, so that the navigation may not be obstructed thereby.
This motion was likewise disagreed to—Ayes 25.
Mr. Goldsborough moved an amendment, requiring 100,000 dollars to be subscribed previously to the company commencing their operations, which, after debate, was disagreed to—Ayes 40—Noes 56.
After the proposition of a great variety of other amendments, some of which were agreed to and others rejected, the committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Accountant's Office, February 6, 1806.
A Statement exhibiting the amount of money which has been drawn from the Treasury of the U. States, and disbursed on account of the navy in each year, since the establishment of the navy department, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Year, Dols. Cts. Rows: 1798 (570,314 24), 1799 (2,848,187 26), 1800 (3,383,340 18), 1801 (2,117,420 74), 1802 (946,313 24), 1803 (1,107,923 32 3/4), 1804 (1,246,502 74 3/4), 1805 (1,409,949 67).
THOMAS TURNER, Acc't.
A Statement exhibiting the cost of each armed ship or vessel built or purchased on account of the United States, for the navy, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Dols. Cts. Rows include: United States (899,336 56), Constitution (302,718 84), Constellation (314,212 15), Congress (197,346 81), President (220,910 08), Chesapeake (221,667 80), Philadelphia (179,346 00), New York (159,639 00), Essex (139,352 50), John Adams (113,505 72), Adams (75,622 27), George Washington (69,624 92), Boston (119,570 04), General Greene (105,402 32), Insurgent (95,440 29), Gangut (80,665 21), Portsmouth (59,561 52), Merrimack (46,170 90), Connecticut (57,266 65), Baltimore (56,277 67), Delaware (59,563 01), Maryland (70,349 83), Parapete (73,104 40), Herald (47,760 77), Trumbull (58,494 91), Warren (34,702 01), Montezuma (55,732 13), Norfolk (18,720 55), Richmond (27,896 87), Augusta (16,291 20), Pickering (31,116 06), Syren (32,521 77), Argus (27,428 29), Hornet (52,603), Schooner Enterprise (16,240 52), Experiment (16,689 13), Vixen (20,572 73), Nautilus (13,763 51), South Carolina (5,145 54), Charleston (5,190 04), Beaufort (5,030 53), St. Mary's (5,575 11), Savannah (6,328 69), Protector (4,443 59), Mars (4,387 45), Governor Davis (3,125 09), Governor Williams (3,213 41), Gun boat No. 1 (10,210 65), Bomb Ketch (18,143 24).
Note.—The frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation, were built before the establishment of the navy department, and their costs ascertained from data obtained from the treasury and war departments.
THOMAS TURNER, Acc't.
A Statement exhibiting the amount of money expended in the purchase and improvement of each navy yard belonging to the U. S.
Table with 2 columns: Navy Yard, Dols. Cts. Rows: Washington (189,920 15), Boston (80,521 94), Portsmouth, N. H. (33,249 07), New York (89,555 80), Philadelphia (41,180 81), Norfolk (52,749 78).
THOMAS TURNER, Acc't.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
February 26, 1806.
Mr. MITCHELL, from the committee appointed on the subject, submitted to the consideration of the Senate a report on those parts of the memorials from the merchants of New-York, and the chamber of commerce in New-Haven, which relate to providing a further naval armament for the public defence.
In addition to the strong reasons urged in those two memorials, the committee refer to the President's message of the 3d day of December last, informing Congress that considerable provision had been made under former authorities, of materials for constructing ships of war, that these were on hand, and subject to the will of the legislature; and to two communications from the Secretary of the navy, dated Dec. 16th, and 21st, 1805, giving information that large supplies of timber, cannon, copper, and other valuable materials for that object, had been already bought and paid for.
Calculating the moderate appropriation which will be required to augment to a
very respectable degree the naval force of the nation; contemplating the insults and depredations, committed by foreigners near our coasts, and at the very mouths of our most frequented harbors; and estimating the protection and security to the territory of the nation, and to the persons and property of its citizens, by an enlargement of the means of maritime defence, the committee recommend an adoption of the following resolution, to wit:
That it is expedient to make provision by law, for the appropriation of any balance which may remain unexpended of the Mediterranean fund, to the purpose of building ships of the line, under the direction of the President of the U. States, agreeably to the provisions of the act of February 25th, 1799.
BOSTON, Feb. 25.
We have been favored with COBBETT'S Political Register to the 21st of December. This paper is now the most spirited and zealous anti-ministerial print, published in London. The editor does not appear to have confidence in any intelligence unfavorable to France, after endeavoring to lessen the faith of the public in the bulletin of the British government, dated on the 17th of Dec. (which has been printed in Boston) he proceeds to give another Bulletin, from the same source, issued on the 19th of that month; and attacks it as he did the former.
From COBBETT'S REGISTER, Dec. 21.
The Government bulletin of the 19th was much of the same stamp as the former. All hearsay; but that hearsay sublimated into official authority by the manner of communicating it to the public.
"Official advices from Hamburg, of the 13th, state, that an Estafette passed through that town on the 12th from Berlin, bearing the details of the battle between the Allies and the French in Moravia. The event was not accurately known to his majesty's Minister at Hamburg, but he feared, that though the centre of the Allies was defeated on the 2d, they had renewed the battle on the 3d, and that it lasted during the whole of the 4th, and probably into the 5th; and that the tide of success turned completely in favor of the Russians. Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm of joy at Berlin on learning, that the emperor Alexander was safe, after displaying the most transcendent heroism. Government had also received advices from a respectable quarter, detailing many particulars, the sum of which seems to be, that on the 2d the French attacked the allies on their march—that they directed their whole effort against the centre, which not being formed when the attack commenced, they succeeded in defeating, after a bloody conflict of several hours, in which the centre lost the whole of its cannon; that the allies retreated from the field to Wischau, and did not seem to have been followed by the French, so that the emperor Alexander, who had displayed the most determined courage on the 2d, renewed the battle on the 3d and 4th; and by his ardent for study and example, turned the fortune of the contest in favor of the Russians. He rode through the most tremendous fire, calling out to the army, "Victory or death!" which was returned by exclamations from his troops that "they never would forsake their emperor." The Russians having lost their artillery on the 2d, were during the following days ordered to fight with the sword and bayonet, and the final result was, that the emperor recovered all his cannon, and the whole ground he had lost. The French were driven from the field, beyond Austerlitz, where the battle of the 2d commenced, and afterwards retired behind the Swartz, with their left at Brunn, and their right at Nicholsberg. No details have been received of killed and wounded on either side."
COBBETT'S REMARKS.
This, if true, is very pleasing intelligence; and, when so much of detail is given, one would hardly suppose it possible to be false, though coming out of Whitehall, had we not already read the bulletin of the 17th, of the better part of which this last bulletin contains a contradiction. Who would not have thought from the bulletin of the 17th, that the battle of the 2d had been fought at Wischau, and that the allies remained on the field of battle? It now appears, however, that the battle of the 2d was begun at Austerlitz, and that the allies retreated to Wischau, a distance of about ten English miles. The story of the 27,000 French killed, of Bonaparte's being wounded, and of his proposing an armistice, is completely contradicted by this second official bulletin; and it is impossible not to receive even its contents with great distrust, when we find it acknowledging that the allies were defeated on the 2d, when the bulletin of the 17th had represented them to have obtained a victory. The battle of the 2d, ended in "a victory;" but, it being impossible to keep up the belief of that for any length of time, it is, in the next bulletin, allowed to have been a defeat; but, at the same time, it is asserted, that the allies have now got a victory.
The account of the battles of the 3d and 4th, rest, as far as this intelligence goes, upon the report of an Estafette, who, in all likelihood, knew what would please the person to whom he made his report. Allowing his report to have been correct, I really cannot see, that much has been gained by the allies, except in
reputation. That, indeed, is a great deal. —To have fought at last: barely to have fought at the end of a retreat, or rather running away of five hundred miles, across rivers and thro' fortified places more numerous than are the battalions in the army of their enemy, is a good deal. They have fought, and renewed the fight with stiff wounds: they have, at last, drawn the blood of their antagonists. This looks well. It is a rational ground for hoping that we shall hear of something more. But, here seems to be the utmost extent of the advantage; for, as to having beaten the French, there is, all the least appearance of it; the French army, according to this last bulletin of our government, being posted precisely where it was previous to the battle of the 2d. Not an inch have they retreated; and I must hear of something much more resembling a victory over them, before I shall expect to hear, that they have made one step towards Vienna. Suppose, however, that Napoleon was to be compelled to retreat? Must we, therefore, conclude that he is ruined? How would this reasoning suit, if applied to his enemies?—They, God knows, have retreated far enough in all conscience; and yet, we are told, that their affairs are in a very promising way.—Aye, but they have been retreating in their own territory. So, then, Napoleon has only to get them to follow him into France and through Paris, in order completely to annihilate them! Away with all the nonsense about his being hemmed in and cut off! Who are to hem them in? The "three great armies," we are told; to wit; the Austro-Russian, the Prussian army, and the army of the archduke Charles. As to the Prussian army, if it has really marched, there is Augereau ready to meet it in Suabia or Bavaria, or to follow him into Bohemia, if it marched towards Napoleon's position. Augereau has 60,000 men, and his army, from its nearness to France, is easily augmented. The Archduke! Where is he? The last we heard of him was in Croatia, more than 200 miles from the scene of action between Napoleon & his antagonists. He was then flying from Massena; and, if the Archduke has, as is reported, 90,000 men, how many must his pursuer have! "The Archduke will come upon the back of Bonaparte through Vienna!" Through Vienna! They are mad. These writers are mad—Massena, the pursuer of the Archduke, was when we last heard of him, between the Archduke & Vienna! There too was Marmont with his division, "Cut off!" Why Bonaparte had, in the army of Massena and in the divisions of Marmont and Ney, a hundred thousand men within seven days march of the spot where the last battle was fought, and he was the complete, nay, the civil ruler, of all the country between him and them. By what or by whom is he to be cut off? He is only 50 miles to the north of the Danube, and, to the south of the Danube, westward from Hungary, there is not one inch of territory upon the continent of Europe, of which he is not master. If I were to hear that he had recoiled as far as Vienna, I should be very much, and, indeed, very agreeably surprised; but, I should not thence derive much hope of his final failure. He must stop somewhere. It is ridiculously unreasonable to allow him to be victorious until he has hunted the enemy quite out of the world; and, if it would be a disgrace for him to fall back upon Vienna; what, at this time, must be the reputation of his enemies! They fell back upon Vienna; and they quitted it much more readily than, I fear, he will. At Vienna he would, indeed, see 500 miles distance between him and France; but, he would, in the whole 500 miles, see not a single fortress or battalion in his way. The ferocious gentleman of the Courier must excuse me; for, this is really the light in which I see the situation of Bonaparte. I see him with 300,000 soldiers, real soldiers; not upon paper like my lord Castlereagh's army, but in the field; actually fighting or marching; and I do not see that all his enemies, all put together, have so many. We hear talk of them before the battles, indeed, but we do not see them in the battles.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1.
From New-York.
A gentleman who arrived here yesterday morning in the sch'r Mary Ann, in 17 days from St. Kitts, informs, that the second December packet had arrived at Barbadoes with London news (if he recollects right) to the 32d of Dec. papers of which date had been received at St. Kitts, containing the following important information:
"That Gen. Craig from Malta, with about 6000 British troops and 80,000 Russians from Corfu had landed on the Venetian territory, turned the right wing of Massena's army who was pursuing the archduke Charles; a bloody action ensued, the French defeated, and Massena killed. That two Russian armies, amounting to 160,000 men, had joined the emperor of Germany near Olmutz. That Bonaparte, (whose army was in great want of supplies) was retreating in the greatest confusion. That the king of Prussia had marched a large army into Franconia. And that a considerable Prussian force had joined the British army in the electorate of Hanover."
PETERSBURG, March 7.
FOURTH OF MARCH.
The Republicans of Petersburg celebrated, on Tuesday last, the election of

Mr. JEFFERSON, to the Presidential Chair. An entertainment was provided at Mr. Powell's Tavern at which JOHN McRAE and ARCHIBALD TWEATT, Esquires, presided.
After dinner, the following TOASTS were drunk:
 1. 4th March, 1801.—Tyrants shrink at thy anniversary, but thy returning dawn shall ever be hailed by the acclamation of freemen.  2. The People of the United States.—Before the brightness of their orient, the monarchies of Europe are in eclipse.  3. Thomas Jefferson.—His influence depends not on hereditary right, or musty precedent, but on his personal merits, and the progressive improvement of man.  4. Great Britain.—She seems to forget that America, though patient of injury and slow in resentment, is constant in her courage and deadly in her wrath.  5. Spain.—The American Hercules in his cradle strangled the serpents of British usurpation in the vigor and might of his manhood—he will find little difficulty in crushing the pigmy of Spanish insolence.  6. France.—We deplore the political slavery into which she has sunk; we admire her many opposition to a base combination of European despots.  7. The freedom of the ocean and the freedom of the land.—Slavery to those who would enslave them.  8. Closed Doors.—The secrets of nations, like those of individuals, are generally their defects.  9. The memory of Stevens Thompson Mason.—The honest Senator, who, to prevent private speculation, lurking in the den of dishonor from seizing the unwary with deadly embrace, dragged the shrinking monster into sight.  10. The people of Virginia.—not the freeholders exclusively.  11. James Monroe.—In the gratitude of a people's love, he will find the reward of his toils and his services.  12. Creed Taylor.—Bank intrigue might rob him of an office he deserved, but not of the confidence of the people.  13. Miranda.—If his object be the liberty of mankind, success to him.  14. William Duane.—whom the tempest of civil commotion cannot appal, whom the calm of peace cannot lull into inactivity.  15. The Militia of the United States.—The guardians of their own rights, they will justly appreciate the value of their trust.  16. Our foreign relations.—Peace if possible, war if necessary.  17. The American Pair. 
VOLUNTEERS. By M. S. Miller. JAMES MONROE.—America owns his arduous and successful exertions, in the tented field, the cabinet, and the diplomatic world.—May he soon return to the bosom of his country, and by his dignified presence avert those intrigues and cabals which vice generates, and ingratitude nourishes. By D. Troke. FORBIDDEN MINISTERS.—May the example of D'Yrujo deter others from similar improprieties. By J. D. Burke. THOMAS PAINE, the firm defender of the Rights of Man.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, MARCH 11. 1806.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)    Tobacco, 30 to 35s CASH.   WHEAT, 6s 6d do.   FLOUR, fine, 33s do.   FLOUR, superfine, 38s do.   CORN, 15s do.   HEMP, clean, £ 54 do.   IRON, £ 36 do.   WHISKEY, 3s 3d do. 
An obliging correspondent has favored us with the following address, published in a hand-bill at New-York, relating to the late "UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY" in that place. REPUBLICANS! THIS evening we met to express our opinion on the recent Union of honest men. Sixty five gentlemen have, to use their own language terminated the late divisions in this state!—They once differed—and all was distraction and confusion:—they have now harmonized—and all must be peace and tranquility. They say to us—"Love whom we love—hate whom we hate"—Do as we command. Thus are we made their tools—nay worse than tools;—we are treated as their slaves. We must think as they think—and act as they act—and when it suits our NOBLE GENTLEMEN, are transferred like slaves to other masters.—But a few months since we boldly and successfully opposed the "wily Intrigant," and his little Band—now we are commanded to serve and support him. We are transferred by our masters to his party, and are identified with it, without our assent, or even consultation.
Formerly we were told that in politics they were treacherous; in morals depraved; in property bankrupts!—Now, they are honest republicans, upright men, and were the champions that gained the glorious victory of 1800—And from whom do we hear this language? The very men that last year, exhausted the English tongue to prove their profligacy and baseness; who disturbed the ashes of Brebrus to demonstrate their insatiable thirst for property and derision of principle—and what now has produced the change? Have we not a right to demand the cause? To say—show us your new lights—give us your reasons—that have flashed conviction, and wrought this wonderful conversion!—But we are the Swinish Multitude and we must not ask for reasons. Our duty is submission. We must not presume to enquire—And whom must we obey? De Witt Clinton , and his sixty-five Gentlemen!—For what?—Because they have made a bargain, and we are disposed of—Like chattels we are passed to other hands. Do not the Burr party avow this?—Have they not declared that Col. Burr is to be reinstated, and
themselves promoted?—Have they not gone so far as to designate the officers that are to be made vacant and the persons who are to fill them?—Will you, fellow citizens, submit to this insult? Will you suffer yourselves to be considered as mere Automatons to be moved and directed at the will and pleasure of an aspiring, ambitious young man , or any combination of men? If you are not prepared, for this—if you still think and act for yourselves, with consistency and independence—express your sense this night, of the Union of Honest Men, with the firmness becoming freemen.—Show to your fellow citizens in the other parts of the state, that it is measures, not men you support; that you are not the property of any haughty Lord; that you have principles and sentiments of your own, that are not to be bought and sold.
Signed, A REPUBLICAN. New-York, Feb. 25, 1806.
Resolution by the Richmond Republican Blues, adopted on the 22d Feb. 1806
WHEREAS the injudicious practices, illiberal policy, and unfounded pretensions of some foreign governments toward the citizens and government of the United States, manifestly tend to destroy the peace and harmony which have hitherto subsisted between those governments and the government of the U. States; and it is believed that in a crisis portentous, as the present seems to be, of one of the greatest calamities to which nations are liable, both the duty and the interest of the citizens of the United States require them generally and promptly to express the confidence they have in the wisdom, virtue, and firmness of the President and Congress of the United States, and the readiness they feel to second and support such measures as Congress shall recommend and adopt as most fit and expedient to maintain or to vindicate the national rights, honor and dignity of the United States. Therefore, Resolved by the Richmond Republican Blues, unanimously That they have the highest confidence in the wisdom, virtue and firmness of the President and Congress of the United States; and that they are, and shall be ready at a moment's warning, with their lives and fortunes, to support and to enforce any measures which the wisdom and prudence of Congress shall recommend and adopt as the most fit and expedient to maintain or to vindicate the national rights, honor and dignity of the United States. GEO. WM. SMITH, Chairman. Teste, G. W. DIXON, Sec.
Virginia, City of Richmond, 22d Feb. 1806. To the Secretary at War for the United States.
Agrably to the wishes of the Richmond Republican Blues, a volunteer corps of light infantry, in which we have the honor to bear commissions as designated officers to our several subscriptions, we have the honor and satisfaction to communicate to you, and through you to the President and Congress of the United States the resolution lately adopted by them, and which is written on the other side. We have the honor to be, sir, with very high respect, your most obedient and humble servants. GEO. WM. SMITH, Capt. WM. DAVIDSON, Lieut. G. W. DIXON, Ensign.
Expectation was put completely on Usher by a rumor yesterday. It was stated that a gentleman from Philadelphia had announced the arrival there of a vessel (on Saturday) from England, said to be the bearer of accounts relative to the grand military operations in Germany, up to December 8. Had such important news transpired in Philadelphia, by the arrival on Saturday as stated, we should most surely have received it by yesterday's mail; but from that quarter we have not been furnished with the least article of foreign intelligence. [ American. ]
LAW OF VIRGINIA.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SEVERAL LAWS CONCERNING SLAVES. [Passed January 25th, 1806.]
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That if any slave or slaves shall hereafter be brought into this commonwealth, and shall either be kept therein one whole year, or so long at different times as shall amount to one year, or shall be sold or hired within this commonwealth, in every such case, the owner shall forfeit all right to such slave or slaves, which right shall absolutely vest in the overseers of the poor of any county or corporation, who shall apprehend, or shall attempt to apprehend such forfeited slave or slaves within their jurisdiction, in trust for the benefit of the poor of such county or corporation. Sec. 2. Upon complaint made by the overseers of the poor or any one of them to a magistrate of the county or corporation where any such slave may be, he shall issue his warrant, directed to any officer of the county or corporation, commanding him to bring such slave before him or some other magistrate thereof, and moreover to summon the owner or holder, if he be found in the county or corporation, to appear in like manner and answer the same. Sec. 3. The magistrate before whom any slave may be brought, shall, upon enquiry into the facts, either dismiss the prosecution, or require the owner or holder, if he shall appear, to enter into a recognizance with the security, payable to the Governor of the commonwealth and his successors, in a penalty equal to double the value of each slave, with a condition to appear at the next court which may be held for the county or corporation, be the same monthly or quarterly, and abide by and perform the order of such court; which recognizance, together with the warrant, shall be forthwith returned by him to the clerk of the court. Sec. 4. If the owner or holder shall not be in the county or corporation, shall fail to appear, having been summoned, or shall be unable, or refuse to give security as aforesaid, in either case, the magistrate before whom any such slave may be brought, shall cause the said slave to be delivered to the sheriff of the county, or serjeant of the corporation, to be by him safely kept, so that such slave be brought before the next court which may be held therein.
Sec. 5. Upon the appearance of the party in discharge of his recognizance, or if he shall fail to appear in discharge thereof, the court to which he was bound to appear, shall immediately cause a jury to be impanelled, to try the facts without the formality of pleading, unless good cause be shown for a continuance; and if the jury shall find that the said slave or slaves were brought into this commonwealth, and have remained therein in contrary to the provisions of this act, the court shall make an order, directing him, her, or them to be delivered to the overseers of the poor, to be by them sold for cash, and applied as herein directed.
Sec. 6. If the owner or holder of such slave or slaves be not within the county or corporation, or shall not have been summoned as aforesaid, the court shall make an order, requiring the owner or holder to appear at some court day, to be specified in such order, to defend his right; which order shall be published at the front door of the courthouse of the county for corporation for two successive court-days, and inserted in some newspaper printed in this state, for four times successively. The court to which the owner or holder is directed to appear as aforesaid, shall proceed to impanel a jury in like manner, and make a like order for a delivery to, and sale by the overseers of the poor, as if the owner or holder had regularly appeared.
Sec. 7. The net proceeds of such sale, in either case, after deducting ten per centum as an allowance to such of the overseers of the poor as have commenced the prosecution, and the legal costs attending the same, shall go towards lessening the poor rates of such county or corporation.
Sec. 8. Every person hereafter bringing into this commonwealth, any slave or slaves, contrary to this act, shall forfeit and pay the sum of four hundred dollars for every slave so brought in; and every person selling, buying, or hiring any such slave or slaves, knowing the same to have been brought in contrary to the provisions of this act, shall forfeit and pay the sum of four hundred dollars for every slave so bought, sold, or hired; which forfeitures shall accrue to the use of the commonwealth, to be recovered by action of debt or information, in which the defendant shall be held to special bail; judgment shall be rendered without regard to any exception or want of form, and an attorney's fee of twenty dollars shall be taxed in the bill of costs.
Sec. 9. Any slave who hath been, or hereafter shall be brought into this state contrary to law, or who shall be passing through the state by land or water, and shall commit a capital crime, and be tried and executed therefor, within this commonwealth, shall not be valued by the court condemning him or her, nor paid out of the public treasury. Nor shall any slave be paid for who shall be convicted and executed for the commission of a crime, in the perpetration of which the owner shall be either a principal or accessory, and be thereof convicted.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That if any slave hereafter emancipated, shall remain within this commonwealth more than twelve months after his or her right to freedom shall have accrued, he or she shall forfeit all such right, and may be apprehended and sold by the overseers of the poor of any county or corporation, in which he or she shall be found, for the benefit of the poor of such county or corporation.
Sec. 11. Every overseer of the poor within this commonwealth, shall, in addition to the oaths prescribed by law, take the following: "I, A. B. do swear, that I will faithfully enforce the laws to prevent the importation of slaves."
Sec. 12. If, in any action or prosecution by the overseers of the poor in virtue of this act, they shall be cast, they shall not be liable for costs; but the same shall be defrayed out of the levy laid by them.
Sec. 13. Nothing in this act shall be construed so as to abridge the power of the executive, to remove slaves brought into this state, conferred by the fourth section of an act passed on the twenty-first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and one, entitled, "An act to amend the act, entitled an act, to reduce into one the several acts concerning slaves, free negroes and mulattoes;" or so as to repeal an act, entitled "An act, authorising the removal of slaves from the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia."
Sec. 14. All acts and parts of acts, contrary to the meaning and intent of this act, shall be and the same hereby are repealed.
Sec. 15. This act shall be given in charge to every grand jury within this commonwealth.
Sec. 16. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of May next.
Richmond Academy Lottery. SECOND CLASS.
TWENTY FOURTH DAY. Prizes of 50 dollars—Nos. 4794 7350 Prizes of 25 dollars—Nos. 5391 4731 5050. Blanks.—5937 5891 6239 7455 7435 4905 5168 5751 4157 6776 6970 7412 3881 6477 5875 5159 5983 6140 7334 4495 7050 3866 5943 5412 3772 7305 4241 6337 7011 6772 5434 5576 5734 4540 5525 4820 7053 6451 6291 5574 6106 4208 4695 7740 5003 6016 5871 5248 7570 3808 7604 4782 5409 7388 4815 7717 6078 3819 3767 7496 6150
Gain of the Wheel this day, $ 1325.    3982 7591 7608 6544 6878 4956 5147   6215 4911 7472 6576 4690 6257 6285   6118 4336 5138 6833 4195 3824 6094   3894 7431 5096 4847 6465 5829 7620   5273 4907 6047 6747 4588 4704 4888   7136 4714 6272 6842 4664 6984 4378   4381 5432 7438 4720 3789 7432 6441   6731 3879 6620 7311 5755 5717 7699   6333 6060 5049 5792 3977 6656 6124   5488 4507 4549 6156 4595 4154 4483   4134 3933 6049 5626 5839 7290 6193   5838 5511 5824 7207 5966 4275 6135 
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BALTIMORE, March 6.
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
DESTRUCTION OF THE FRENCH FLEET.
By the brig America , arrived yesterday from the city of St. Domingo, the following important intelligence has been received: On the 21st of January a French fleet, under command of adm'l SIEGLE , from Brest, arrived at the city of St. Domingo, and landed 800 troops—they consisted of the
  L'Imperial, 134 Guns.   Jupiter, 74   Diomed, 74   Comet, 56   Cer vette Diligence, 22   And on the 29th arrived (in addition) the    Le Brave, 84   L'Alexandre, 74   Felicite, 44 
They remained at anchor till the 6th of Feb. when an English fleet of 11 sail hove in sight, 9 of which were of the line, reported to be under the command of admiral Cochrane —The British fleet immediately attacked the French, who, finding themselves so situated as rendered all attempts to escape fruitless, being completely hemmed in, made a desperate and valiant resistance—but owing to the superior force of the British, the engagement ended with the capture of 3, and the total destruction of two of the largest of the French ships—amongst the latter of which was the admiral's ship, which was driven ashore and lost.
On the 8th February another British fleet of 13 sail appeared off St. Domingo, and remained there two days. * This must be a mistake, as Cochrane has no fleet under his command, according to the latest accounts. We presume it was admiral Duckworth , who has been reported to have passed St. Thomas with 11 sail, it was supposed, in search of the French, who were then at St. Domingo.
We learn, from a respectable gentleman, that the upper decks of L'Imperial blew up when she sunk, about 7 miles from the city: and that 700 souls perished on board. She is just off the stocks and was thought to be the finest ship in the French navy.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 7.
Our readers will perceive, by our Journal of Congressional proceedings, that the great national question at issue with Great Britain has at length seriously engaged the attention of the House of Representatives.
On Wednesday the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, when Mr. Gregg's resolution for a non-importation of British goods was taken into consideration. As we shall give this debate, at as early a period as possible, and very much in detail, we shall at present but briefly notice its character.
It was opened by Mr. Gregg , the mover of the resolution, who took a rapid view of the outrages, insults and oppressions of Britain, which appeared to him to be parts of a system deliberately planned, and which would probably be perseveringly adhered to, unless the government of the U. S. should make a decided and spirited stand against them. A non-importation of her goods, a measure altogether pacific, appeared to him the best instrument of recalling her to a sense of her true interest.
Mr. J. Clay followed. He allowed, in their fullest extent, the outrages and injustice of Britain; but he feared that the contemplated measure, so far from inflicting any serious injury on her, would react more injuriously on ourselves, and that it could not for any length of time be adhered to. He declared himself in favor of measures, which though apparently less energetic, would, by forming a part of a permanent and practicable system, prove more efficacious.
Mr. Crowninshield took the same ground with Mr. Gregg . He said the outraged honor and violated interests of the country demanded efficient measures, not of a warlike character, but such as would convince Britain that much as we valued her friendship, we would no longer submit to the degradations accumulated upon us. He was for peace. He believed the present measure eminently calculated to maintain it. Not that he was afraid of war from the effects it would produce. For in war we should be more than a match for Britain. We should make more captures, her provinces would fall, and the debts of her subjects would be at our mercy. Mr. J. Randolph rose in reply about 2 o'clock, and continued on the floor till 5
o'clock. He pronounced the resolution a war measure, pushed forward by a spirit of mercantile avarice, calculated in its effects at once to expose the U. S. in her most vulnerable point, on the ocean; to and the gigantic strides of Bonaparte , by making France mistress of the ocean; to translate her from the ground on which it became her to stand, and to carry her into maritime contests; and to endanger her liberties and the constitution.
On Thursday, the debate was again resumed at 1 o'clock, by Mr. N. Williams , who spoke in favor of the resolution. He was followed by Mr. Masters on the opposite side.
Mr. Smilie spoke next in favor of the resolution; when the debate was closed for the day by Mr. J. Randolph , about 4 o'clock.
TO MORROW WILL BE PUBLISHED, BY THE PRINTER HEREOF, THE LAWS Passed at the last Session of the General Assembly of Virginia. March 11.
JUST received from London, and for sale by WM. CROZIER, in Manchester, a complete and general assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds , All of the best year's growth. N. B. The above collection of seeds may be had at Mr. Oakley Phillips' next door above Russell & Wallace's, main street, Richmond. William Crozier. Richmond, 7th March, 1806
Mr. JOHN JOURETT, In the State of Kentucky. SIR, ON the third Monday in April next, at the Goodland courthouse, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and sun-set, I shall take the depositions of Col. George Payne and Capt. William Gay, and on the fourth Monday in the same month, between the same hours of the day, the deposition of Mr. Wm. O. Winston of Hanover, at his dwelling house—to be used as evidence in my suit depending in Henrico county court against you. Yours, Thomas Miller. 10th March, 1806
NOTICE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Charles Braddock of the county of Amelia to the subscribers, to secure and satisfy a debt therein mentioned, due from the said Braddock to John G. Jefferson, with all necessary charges and expenses attending the said deed and this publication, there will be offered for Sale for ready money, at Amelia courthouse, on the 27th day of the present month it being Amelia court day, TWO VALUABLE NEGROES, one a boy 12 or 14 years old, the other a likely girl, by name John and Caroline. John Booker, jr. A. F. Thomas. Amelia, March 6th, 1806.
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and for SALE WHOLESALE and RETAIL, by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond, a large supply of the following very valuable Medicines, viz:  Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops. Superior to any other medicine ever before invented, for all complaints of the Lungs, and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other medicines have failed. It is to be hoped that all those who are laboring under Consumption and other diseases of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable medicine for relief.—Price 75 cents a bottle. Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomach Bitters.  Which have proved to extremely serviceable for a few years past, in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every description, and for removing all those complicated complaints so common in the spring season.—For a common bitter to use in families none can exceed them for pleasantness. To view that these excellent bitters are held in high estimation by Physicians of eminence, we need only refer the following extract of a letter from Dr. John W. Loock a respectable Physician, and postmaster at the city of Vergennes. VERGENNES, October 23d, 1804. SIR, I have been one of those who never put much faith in patent medicine until of late, but must acknowledge from actual experience, that I have received more benefit from Dr. Rawson's Bitters, than from all the medicine I ever before took; I have been very unwell with a flow remittant fever. I am, &c.  JOHN WILLCOX, M. D. Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills, Which have proved to eminently useful for these 2 years past in all Bilious Complaints, Indigestion, Jaundice, Dropsies, Head Aches, Constipation, Female Complaints, &c. Their virtues are too well known to need comment in an advertisement.—Price 50 cents a box. Dr. Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste, Which whitens and preserves the teeth, gives an agreeable smell to the breath, and cures the scurvy in the teeth and gums; it may be applied at all times without in the least injuring the teeth. The very great and extensive sale this medicine has met with bespeaks its intrinsic worth.—Price 50 cents a box. Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic.  A medicine which no family ought to be without, as these Pills are useful in every complaint where purgatives are necessary; they are certain to operate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping.—Price only 25 cents a box. Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Worm Powders, The most proper medicine that can be given to children to destroy Worms & to remove eruptions of every kind from the skin.—Price 50 cents a packet.  Dr. Rawson's (Genuine) Ich Ointment, The most certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the Itch, of any new or old. It also cures all kinds of eruptions on the face or skin, is very pleasant in smell, leaves the skin smooth & beautiful, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety.—Price only 42 cents a box. Very particular directions accompany each of these valuable medicines.  A FEW COPIES OF THE American Clerk's Magazine, Or, POCKET CONVEYANCER, Are just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store.  82

12th December, 1805—put into Cum- berland jail, a low, black negro man, very badly clothed, says he belongs to William Mar- shall of Richmond, and was hired to Henry Heth of Chesterfield SM TH HOBSON. STRAYED or stolen , on Monday night last, from the door of Mr Neal Nelson, a BAT HORSE , about six years old, four feet eight or nine inches high, shod all round, paces and gallops well, and trots well in harness.— Whoever will deliver the said horse to the sub- scriber in Richmond, shall receive FIVE DOL- LARS reward, and all reasonable charges. William Nice. 3w
21st February, 1806. FOR SALE, ON THURSDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL NEXT, MYLOT , in the town of Co- lumbia, situated in the most convenient part for business, adjoining the Tobacco Ware- house, with a TWO STORY STONE HOUSE , calculated for public and private life, which is forty six feet long and twenty-six feet wide; has six fire places; two good cellars; a hand- some store room; two counting rooms and six other rooms, with a large, new and well built meat house; also an unfinished wood house twenty-six feet wide and sixteen feet long, nearly completed, with a stable back of it. The terms of sale are, one third of the pur- chase money to be paid in four months; one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years. Bonds with approved security, as also a deed of trust will be required on the property to secure the payments. W. J. STONE. 3w
February 22, 1806 FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Good- land court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND, about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premi- ses (who will show the land to any person in- clined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Exec rs & Ex rs of S. Couch.
WILL BE SOLD , on Thurs- day, the 20th of March next, all the Personal Property of James Fowler, deceased, consisting of a quantity of upper and sole Lea- ther, eighteen Beds and Furniture, and a great variety of other valuable household and kitchen Furniture. Credit will be given until the first day of January, 1807, for all sum above fifteen Dollars, the purchasers giving Bond with ap- proved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. The sale will be on the premises. All persons having claims against the estate, are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated, before the day of sale, for adjust- ment. Those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. TH. WALTON, Adm r . with the Will annexed. Cartersville, 25th Feb. 1806. 4w
FOR SALE—IMMEDIATELY, WOODBURY MILLS, Lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Colestone stones, with ele- vators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business: situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Rich- mond. To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed under a post and rail fence, with garden fenced in, all new, being lately fin- ished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes. It not sold before the 1st day of May next, they will, on that day, be offered for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the premises—Terms of sale—one third cash, and the other two thirds at two annual pay- ments. THOMAS HARRIS, Jun. Powhatan c'ty, Jan 27, 1806. [ep3w&wids]
VULCAN, A FINE JACK-ASS; will stand the ensuing season, to commence the first of March and end the first of August, at my mill in Chester- field county, twenty miles above Petersburg and thirty from Richmond, and will be let to mares on the following terms—six dollars and one quarter the season; notes to that amount must be sent with the mares, or they will not be recei- ved; which may be discharged at any time within the season, by the payment of five dollars, with one quarter to the groom. The great size, strength and vigour of Vulcan, entitle him to be ranked among the first Jacks in the United States. Vulcan stood the last season at Mr. R. Weathers in Dinwiddie, and is thought by him a very sure foal getter. Vulcan was got by the Duke of Brunswick, his dam by the Royal Gift. FRANCIS EPPES. February 19, 1806. 1A
WILL BE SOLD , at public sale, at the dwelling house of the late John Liggan, dec. on Saturday the fifteenth day of next month, TWO COWS , sundry Articles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNI- TURE , one HORSE , and a parcel of CAR- PENTER'S TOOLS . Three months credit will be given for all sums above ten dollars on the purchaser giving bond and approved security, for all sums under ten dollars each will be expected. SAMUEL LIGGAN, Adm r . of John Liggan, dec. Henrico county, 18th Feb. 1806. 3w WANTED , as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wa- ges will be given. Enquire of the printer. New 6, 1805. 1f Ready made PENS for sale here.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COM- PANY. NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares, upon which the 9th requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for Sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 9th Feb. 1806. 1ds
Marshal's Sales. To be Sold , for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ez- ekiel Edwards, pi f , and David Ross and others def ts in order to raise the sum of dollars 867 89, due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of dollars 16666 66, due and pay- able the first day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LITTLE , situated by said Ross to contain 2608 acres. The sale will take place on the premises on the 27th day of February next. Also, on the 4th day of March next, will be sold, under the aforesaid decree, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a num- ber of valuable SLAVES . Ben. Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. January 13, 1806. 1ds
* BY consent of the parties the sale of FORT-LEWIS is postponed until the 31st day of March, and that of the NEGROES at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next. Ben. Mosby, d. m. for Jos. Scott, m. v. d. Feb. 19, 1806. 1ds
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. WILL be given for apprehending WILLI- AM GORDIN , who absconded from the plantation of the late Col. Royal in Amelia, some time in the month of December last. He is a dark mulatto, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and has one of his great toes cut off, a circumstance sufficiently strong to lead to positive conviction if he should be met with. He carried with him a dress of coarse grey cloth and sundry other clothes not recollected—Who- ever will apprehend the said negro and put him in jail or give such information as will enable the subscriber to get him again, shall receive the a- bove reward. William Royal. Amelia, Feb. 3, 1806. 1f
NOTICE. I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1806, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of. Walter Irvine. New Canton, 20th Feb. 1806. 1f
200 Negroes for Sale. HAVING so long been delayed & disappointed in recovering considerable debts due to me suspended by the multiplicity of business and the present system of our state courts, I find my other resources insuffi- cient to discharge the demands against me (aris- ing from the delinquency of various co-partner- ships and bankruptcy of debtors) so promptly as the necessity of those claimants requires, and justice demands, in aid of other funds, I have de- termined to dispose of two hundred Slaves, not from any faults they have committed, but as the most expeditious means of satisfying the demands against me; I have therefore authorised and ap- pointed Jacob Myers, George Holman, William Pascour and Benjamin Mosby, as my agents for this purpose, or any two who can conveniently attend to this business. DAVID ROSS. February 19th, 1806.
At the particular request of Mr Ross, and in vir- tue of powers vested in us, we will dispose of One Hundred Slaves, At Westminster, on the 13th day of March next, and ONE HUNDRED at Lynchburg, on the 19th day of the same month. The slaves are of the first quality, well disposed and used to la- bor, and personally known to most of us. All the infirm and sickly people, are directed to be left to be supported by their master's humanity; we can also safely say, that those people are not exposed to sale for their faults, but under imp- erious circumstances. One half of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance, payable in twelve months from the day of sale, bearing interest from the date; to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid. It may well be imagined, that from the cir- cumstances of this sale, punctuality in payments will be expected, and good security required; as to the first payment, it may be a convenience to people who have not disposed of their crops, or received payment, to procure a note of respecta- bility, negotiable at the bank of Virginia, pay- able at 60 days; but this note must be approved by us, previous to the purchase. And a dis- count of ten per cent. will be allowed on the twelve months' instalment, to those who can pay the whole price, or upon so much thereof as may be thought worth receiving. Jacob Myers, Wm. Pascour, Ben. Mosby, George Holman.
FOR SALE, MY Tract of LAND lying in the county of Fluvanna, containing by patent 974 acres, about 200 of which are clear ; part thereof is under a good fence; lies ve- ry level, and produces corn, wheat, and tobac- co:—most excellent for the reception of manure. It is about twelve miles above Columbia, and a- bout five miles from James and Rivanna rivers: fine range for stock, and the land is well tim- bered with pine, oak, and hickory:—good orch- ards of different kinds, and remarkable for fruit every year (in consequence of the high situa- tion); excellent water, and a plenty of meadow ground: there is a dwelling house and barn, in- sured in the Fire Assurance Office, with out houses sufficient for the reception of a family, on a beautiful and healthy situation. Any person wishing to purchase, will be shown the premises by application to the subscriber, living on the place. The terms are one third of the purchase mo- ney paid down, and two equal, annual payments for the balance. Bonds and approved security will be required, as also a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments. HEZEKIAH STONE. February 22, 1806. 8w
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Daffill Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Dia- pers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUT- LERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the ar- rival of the Suffolk from London, a large as- sortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale at their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
A. Hewes & Co. HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Sharpe & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles, Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cogniac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Su- gar, Coffee, Chocolate, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Sausch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubs, Insects, &c. &c. Richmond, Feb. 10th 1806
Valuable Property for Sale. ON Tuesday the 11th day of March next, will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Rich- mond, the following valuable property. Four half-acre LOTS , adjoining each other, forming what is usually called a square in the city of Richmond, and described in the plan of said city by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160. These lots command beautiful pros- pects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build. The Brick Store or Lumber-House situate on the street which leads from the main street in Richmond to Shockoe Inspection, about 30 feet in breadth and about 32 feet in length, more or less—being part of the property for- merly owned by Mr. William Fenwick, and ly- ing between the building now occupied by Mr. George Watt and that owned by Mr. Marcus Ellean.
The Message or Tenement and parcel of ground, containing one and a half acres more or less, where Mr. Wm. Fenwick former- ly resided, near Rocketts. A more particular description is deemed unne- cessary, the property intended for sale being well known to most persons residing in Richmond or the neighborhood—and it is presumed any per- son inclined to purchase, will examine it—for which purpose the keys of both Tenements may be had by applying to Gallego, Richard & Co. who will give any further information that may be wished. Terms of sale, approved endorsed notes ne- gotiable at the bank of Virginia, at 9, 15 and 20 months. The legal title to be retained till the purchase money is paid, or deeds of trust to be executed by the purchasers as may be agreed on. GALLEGCO, RICHARD & CO. February 6th, 1806. 1ds
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, about the 8th of December last, a negro man: says his name is JOHN ; that he was on his way with his master Demp- sey Nash, moving to the Tennessee from near Norfolk, when he left him near this county; says he formerly belonged to captain John Bramble, of Richmond; was sold to Mr. Nash, of Nor- folk; says he was hired for the two last years by Messrs. Wm. & Henry Haxhall, of Peters- burg. He is a stout, well made fellow, about 24 years of age, has had the Small Pox very bad. Had on when taken up, a blue cloth coat and home-spun checkered pantaloons. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges & take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. JOHN WILLIAMSON, Keeper of the Jail. [2m]
MARKE, By Diomed, will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stable; his pedigree, his performance, &c. will be fully advertised before the sea- son commences, which will be on the first day of March. Gentlemen may have their mares covered as early as they please. HUGH WILLIE. Charlotte county, 20th Jan. 1806. 2m
A PROCLAMATION. BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. WHEREAS it is represented to the Execu- tive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS, have made their escape from the Penitentiary; I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their deliv- ery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, en- join all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Is- aac Harris. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3d day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Ma- ryland; is 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and a scarification by rifle. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monticello, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly oc- cupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe ware- house, where he has on hand and offers to dis- pose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt. Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d Mch. 1805.
FRESH SEEDS. MINTON COLLINS RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has lately re- ceived a fresh supply of GRASS SEEDS from Philadelphia. And he has likewise received a very extensive assortment of GARDEN SEEDS from London, by the ship Bristol Packet, William Day, mas- ter, via New-York, which are now to be had at his ORIGINAL SEED STORE , next door to Messrs. Taylor & Co's Van- due-Office, viz:—
Red & white Clover Early Hotspur's Seed Russian blue and Lucern, Timothy & Marrowfat Peas. Rye Grass, Saint Broad windsor, long Foing, Burnet and pod & Snap Beans Burden Grass Early and late York Hemp, Flax & Rape Cabbage Seed Early & late Sugar- Canary & Spinage Loaf ditto White and Brown Early & late Batter- Mustard sea Large Norfolk and Green and yellow Summer Turnip, Savoy green and white Large white Win- Asparagus; Large ter and large white Roman Cabbage Scotch Cabbage Lettuce Large flat Dutch & Imperial, grand ad- large Madeira miral and Dutch Cabbage Lettuce Red Dutch Cabbage Green & white coss to pickle dotto Drumhead Cabbage Salmon, scarlet, Boncoies green and white and black white Brocole Radish Seed Early and late Can- Blood Red Beet iflower Solid Celery Salsafie & Nastur- Early and late Cu- rum, &c. cumber; Parsnip With an assortment Red & Orange Car- of Glass Flower rot Bottles Cresses & Pepper- Painted Flower Pots grass and Pans, Madeira and Selvor And some red gar- Onion den Pots and Pans, Early Frame, Charl- &c. ton Richmond, March 4th, 1806. 4w
PRINTING IS executed with neatness and accuracy in all its branches at the MINERVA OFFICE , opposite the Bell Tavern. S. GRANTLAND offers his acknowledgments for the liberal encouragement he has lately received, and respectfully acquaints the public that he has proc- ured several sizes of elegant large type for HAN- BILLS , which will enable him to print in the best manner. Circular Letters, Caris, and all kinds of job work performed at a short notice. BOOKS and PAMPHLETS can be printed as ex- peditiously at this office as any where in the state, three compositors and two pressmen being constantly in readiness. Any gentleman in the country who pur- poses publishing a book or pamphlet, may be inform- ed of S. Grantland's charge, by writing to him thro' the mail (postage paid) mentioning the size of the work and the number of copies required. BLANK BONDS, Indentures of Apprenticeship, Constables' Warrants, &c. are kept for sale. A general assortment of Blanks will be short printed The Virginia Almanac for 1806 is just repub- lished, and for sale by the gross or dozen. February 27th, 1806. 3t N. B. An Apprentice will be taken on favorable terms.
COURTNEY'S LAST COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs. Are for sale at this office.
AUDITOR'S OFFICE. Chillicothe, State of Ohio, January 31st. 1806. EXTRACT FROM AN ACT LEVYING A STATE TAX FOR THE YEAR 1806 Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated and classed in the manner following: that is to say, first, second & third rates; and the rule to be observed is, that when a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land, it shall be denomi- nated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and su- perior to third rate, it shall be denominated se- cond rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate, it shall be deno- minated third rate land, taking into view the situation and the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of ninety cents, a second rate sixty-five cents, and third rate forty cents, each per hundred acres. Sect. 3. Be it further enacted, That in all ca- ses where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper classes, with the auditor or clerks of the court of common pleas, agreeably to the laws heretofore in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the own- ers, or their agents, with the auditor, before he makes out his duplicate, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any own- er or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an inferior class to that of its real quality, said land shall [until it is charged into its pro- per class] be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class; which shall be paid to the collector of the county, town- ship, or district in which such lands may be chargeable, for the use of the state, on the informa- tion of any freeholder, making due proof thereof to the auditor or commissioners, and be recovered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recoverable. Sect. 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes of non-residents lands, the state shall be and is hereby divided into six col- lection districts: the first to include the lands purchased by John Cleves Symmes and his as- sociates and the land within the district of Cin- cinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military district, the land within the district of Chillicothe land office and the French grant; the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio Company and all grants included with- in the limits thereof, and the land within the dis- trict of the Marietta land office; the fourth to in- clude the lands in the United States military dis- trict and the refugee lands and all the lands with- in the district of Zanesville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the Steubenville land office and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve, and not included in the o- ther districts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut Reserve. Sect. 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly, and commissioned by the governor, a collector in each district, who in it continue in office one year, and until his successor is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non-residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his office at Cincinnati; the collector of the second district shall keep his office at Chillicothe; the collector of the third district shall keep his office at Marietta; the col- lector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zanesville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville, and the col- lector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren, in the county of Trumbull. And shall each, at the time they receive their duplicates, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, viz: I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will, according to the best of my abilities, faithfully and impar- tially perform the duties enjoined on me by law, as collector of the district, and that I will not directly or indirectly purchase any land by me sold for taxes. Notice is hereby given that all taxes within this state are due and payable after the first day of August next ensuing, and if not paid by the first Monday of December, the land will be sold for so much thereof as will satisfy the amount due. 1st district collector, A. Coforth, Cincinnati. ad. do. Virginia army lands, Thomas Scott, Chil- licothe. 3d do. William Skinner, Marietta. 4th do. James Herron, Zanesville. 5th do. Charles Maxwell, Steubenville. 6th do. James Hilman, Warren. THOMAS GIBSON, Auditor of accounts for the state of Ohio. Gw
ARCHDUKE WILL STAND the ensuing season, (to commence the first of March, and end the fif- teenth of July following,) at the Bowling Green, and will be let to mares at Seven Guineas the season, (by note) dischargeable within it, by the payment of Five and a Half, with One Dollar to the Groom. In every in- stance either a note or the money must be for- warded with the mares. ARCHDUKE is a horse of good size, blood, and figure, and, from the appearance of his stock, I can recommend him to sportsmen, as a very promising station. His colts have size and beauty, with fine racing form. ARCHDUKE is own brother to Mr. Teazle and Stamford, who stand high as young stallions on the British Turf.
THE IMPORTED HORSE ESCAPE, By Old Precipitate, cut of an own sister of Buzard's. WILL STAND at the same place, at Fif- teen Dollars a mare, (by note) payable within the season, (to end as above) with Half a Dollar to the Groom. Good high and low land pasture, with every necessary attention to mares.—Servants boarded at Twelve Shil- lings per week. I will not be responsible for accidents. JOHN HOOMES. Bowling Green, 25th Feb. 1806. 2w
COMMITTED to the Jail of this County, the 15th of December last, a wright Mulatto Woman, says her name is Nan- cy, and that she belongs to a Mr. Thos. Hughes of Georgia, and was on her way to that place, when she eloped from him in this county; says she was purchased by Thomas Hughes in the state of Maryland, appears to be about twenty five years of age—The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs. John Williamson, Keeper of the Jail. Prince Edward C. H. Jan 20, 1806. 2m
FOR SALE, A LIKELY mulatto GIRL, (from the country) about eleven years old, Enquire of the printer.