Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-03-20 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1338.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Female Education.
THE Trustees of the Academy for Female Education, established in the City of Richmond, are happy to inform the public that the Academy is now open for the reception of pupils, in the house lately occupied by James Penn, Esq., under the superintendence of Mrs. ANNA BYRD. The branches of education, the names of the teachers employed, and the compensations to be paid to each, by the parents or guardians of the young ladies instructed by them, are as follows:—
 1. Reading and writing the English Tongue grammatically, Arithmetic and Needle-work; Mrs. Anna Byrd teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum.  2. Geography and History; the Rev. John D. Blair teacher; at the rate of fifteen dollars per annum.  3. The general principles of moral and natural Philosophy, and natural History; the Rev. John D. Blair teacher; at the rate of fifteen dollars per annum.  4. The French Language; Mr. John Mongrand teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum. He is to give five lessons a week to each of his pupils.  5. Music; Mr. Auguste Peticolas teacher; at the rate of forty dollars per annum. He is to give three lessons a week to each of his pupils.  6. Dancing; Mr. John Lataste teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum. He will attend at the Academy once a week, viz. on every Saturday, for the purpose of instructing such pupils as shall be entrusted to his tuition.  7. Drawing; Mr. Auguste Peticolas teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum, and will give three lessons a week to each of his pupils. 
The said compensations are payable quarterly in advance; and the parent or guardian of each pupil is to furnish such books and stationary for her use, as shall be directed by the respective teachers. Each pupil is to be taught such only of the said branches of education as her parent or guardian shall direct; except that no pupil shall be taught Music, Drawing or Dancing, without being also instructed in some one or more of the other branches of education taught in the Academy; and that a standing committee of the Trustees (consisting of nine members, or a majority of the said nine) with the assistance of the teacher of the branch of education to which any pupil is proposed to be advanced, are empowered to judge of the progress in science, and decide upon the qualifications of such pupil to be admitted to attend such teacher.
The standing committee are to visit the Academy from time to time, to examine the pupils for the purpose of discovering their progress in improvement; also to observe the conduct of the superintendent and other teachers; and make a general report of the state of the institution, at least four times in every year to a meeting of the Trustees. They are moreover to grant such tokens of applause, as they shall deem expedient, to such of the pupils as, in their judgment, shall deserve them; and also to censure those who shall appear to have neglected their studies, or to have been guilty of any improper conduct.
The young ladies sent to the Academy by persons not residing in this city are to board and lodge with Mrs. Byrd, whose compensation for boarding and lodging each pupil, (including washing, fire and candles,) is one hundred and fifty dollars per Annum, payable quarterly in advance.
The times of vacation will be from the 1st day of August to the 1st day of September, and from the 23d day of December to the 31st day of the same month, in each year.
Having now completely put in operation this useful institution, the trustees cannot refrain from congratulating their fellow-citizens on the excellent opportunity which is now presented for the education of their daughters, at an Academy where they may be instructed on very moderate terms, in every genteel accomplishment, and useful branch of science, by teachers of irreproachable characters and undoubted abilities; and will be under the superintendence of a lady of great respectability, particularly charged with the care of their moral conduct and improvement of their manners.
The trustees flatter themselves therefore that it will meet with the most liberal encouragement. A subscription has been opened for the purpose of raising money to pay the rent, for the present year, of the house now occupied by the Academy; and to purchase that house or some other equally convenient for its permanent establishment, together with a Forte-Piano and a set of Globes for the use of the pupils. The patronage of the wealthy and generous is respectfully solicited, and a large subscription, it is hoped, will be obtained in a short time. Subscription papers are entrusted to many gentlemen in different parts of the country, and to each of the Trustees; who are William H. Cabell, Alexander M'Rae, Alexander Stuart, William W. Hening, William Munford, Lewis Harvie, Creed Taylor, Edward Carrington, James Penn, Thomas Rutherford, Henry S. Shore, John Buchanan, John D. Blair, Edmund Randolph, George Hay, William Wirt, William Moseley, William Price. (Register) Robert Gamble, William Foushee, John Adams, John Brockenbrough, George Pickett and James Greenhow.
Richmond, March 5th, 1807. w8t The printers of newspapers in Virginia, are requested to promote the advancement of education and the good of the public by inserting the above advertisement at least once in their respective papers.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JANUARY COURT, 1807.
Archibald Austin, plaintiff. Against Charles Matthews, Walter Irvine, John Irvine, and Samuel Bransford, defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Matthews has removed himself without the jurisdiction of this court to parts unknown, It is ordered and decreed , that unless he shall appear here on or before May court next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JANUARY COURT, 1807.
James Walker, plaintiff. vs. Thomas Conner & Thomas Wright, jr. defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Conner is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed , that unless he shall appear here on or before May court next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, FEBRUARY COURT 1807.
John Westley Green, Elizabeth Green, and Henry Green an infant, by John Westley Green his next friend, children and legal representatives of Greenberry Green, deceased, complainants. Against Caronhappock Chandler, widow and relict of Isaac Chandler, dec'd. Agness Chandler, Susanna Chandler, Isaac Chandler, Thomas Chandler, Patsey Chandler and Caronhappock Chandler, children and legal representatives of Isaac Chandler, deceased, defendants.
ON hearing the complainants' bill, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: It is ordered and decreed , that unless they do appear here on or before May term next and answer the bill of the complainants, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, FEBRUARY COURT 1807.
Abraham Chandler, complainant. vs. John Clarke and Nancy his wife, late Nancy Williamson, Doctor Lenton Byrd and Susanna his wife, late Susanna Williamson, John Griffin and Sally his wife, late Sally Williamson, Peterson Theat and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Williamson, Peter Williamson, Patsey Williamson, William Williamson, Polly Williamson, and William Williamson son of Charles Williamson, dec'd. who was the son of Micajah Williamson, dec'd. who said Nancy, Susanna, Sally, Elizabeth, Peter, Patsey, William and Polly, are the children and legal representatives of Micajah Williamson, dec'd. defendants.
ON hearing the complainant's bill, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: It is ordered and decreed , that unless the said defendants shall appear here on or before May term next and answer the bill of the complainant, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
THE SUBSCRIBERS TO SCOTT'S UNIVERSAL GAZETTEER,
May be supplied by calling on Michael Grantland near the Market-house, or at Seaton Grantland's Book-store opposite the Bell-Tavern. MICHAEL GRANTLAND. 12th March, 1807. w3t||
For Sale for Cash,
14 Likely young Negroes
Consisting of women, boys and girls. For particulars apply to Mr. H. Davis in Richmond, or the subscriber in Louisa county. G. W. TRUEHEART. Feb. 26, 1807. w4t
Blank Books
Of various kinds for sale at this office.
At a Quarterly Court, continued and held for Prince Edward county, Nov. 18th, 1806.
Robert Venable, exor. of Nathaniel Holloway, Complainant, against William Pattman and John Johnston, defendants.
THE defendant Pattman, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to an act of the General Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Pattman, do appear here on the first day of March court next, and answer the complainant's bill—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, & also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, Benjamin Watkins, D. C.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, a parcel of choice NEGROES consisting of ten Men, that have been accustomed to live in the upper country, and as likely as any in the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a debt due Carter Page, Esq., by the Messieurs Deane's, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 26th of January next, (being court day;) a credit of twelve months will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security. It is agreed by the parties that the subscriber shall act for the trustee.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Nov. 17, 1806. wtd
POSTPONEMENT.
In conformity to the wishes of all the parties concerned, the sale of the above mentioned NEGROES is postponed until the Fourth Monday in March next.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Agent for the Trustee. January 16, 1807. wtd
Land for Sale.
THE Subscriber is desirous of Selling his tract of Land in the county of Powhatan, on Appomattox river, (which is now navigable to within two miles of Petersburg) twenty-eight miles from Richmond, and thirty-two from Petersburg; containing four hundred and forty-four Acres. There is on this land a valuable MILL, now in good repair, with a permanent stone dam, situated on a constant stream of water, running immediately through the land. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will first view the premises. The terms will be such as to suit the purchaser and may be known by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
P. S. I would also sell another tract, situated about one mile from the above tract, on Skinquarter creek, containing three hundred acres. The quality of this land is equal if not superior to any in the neighborhood, and has a large proportion of valuable meadow Land. The terms may be known by applying as above. CREED HASKINS. March 7th, 1807. wtf
THE CELEBRATED HORSE,
Archduke,
WILL stand the ensuing season, at my house, in Chesterfield, five miles from Goode's and Bevil's bridges, and 25 miles from Richmond and Petersburg, on the following terms, viz.—Seven guineas; (by note) to accompany each mare, dischargeable within the season by the payment of Twenty-five dollars—Groom's fee included. ARCHDUKE was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam the famous mare Horatia, (sister to Archilles) by Eclipse, her dam, Countess, by Bank, was the dam of Delphinus, Obsequy, Vizard &c. &c.—Archduke, from his highly improved blood, and the promising appearance of his stock, in general, which will appear from letters now in the possession of the subscriber, from John Taylor, Esq. Col. Miles Selden, and others, who have bred from him, may justly be considered equal to any, and superior to most horses now on the continent. Mr. Teazle and Stamford, own brothers of Archduke, stand high in the estimation of sportsmen on the British turf; in verification of which assertion refer gentlemen to the Racing calendar of 1805, and a letter now in my possession. The colt of Mr. Teazle and Stamford, performed well last year, and as a confirmation of the high opinion entertained of them, on examination, it will be found that they have many large engagements and are named in the most important and considerable stakes until the year 1809—The season will commence the first of March, and end the last of July. Gentlemen wishing to have their mares fed, must send money for the purchase of such proender as may be directed. Servants boarded 10s 6d per week. No responsibility for accidents. Archduke is a fine brown, fully 16 hands high, with great bone and muscular power. His colts possess beauty with very uncommon size.
ARCHDUKE, in 1799, won the Derby stakes (the most important that are run for in England) of 50 guineas each, 33 subscribers, bearing 11 others—And won the third class of a stake of 100 guineas each, six subscribers; after which he fell lame in training and was fired. Archduke was afterwards engaged in two races on the Y. against the best horses, and came in well. THOMAS BRANCH. February 20, 1807. w8t
Blank Bills of Lading
For sale here.
The Imported Horse,
CITIZEN,
A most beautiful brown bay with black legs. He is fifteen hands one inch high, remarkable for his great beauty, elegance, strength and muscle, with excellent bone and sinew: Will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, fourteen miles above Petersburg, ten from the courthouse, fifteen from Bevil's bridge, and three from the Exeter mills on Appomattox; and will be let to mares at the moderate price of forty dollars, ten of which will be remitted if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th day of March, and expire the 10th of August. Very extensive and most excellent high and low ground pastureage, well enclosed, gratis, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes; servants' board gratis. Mares may be fed with corn at the neighborhood prices if required; but gentlemen wishing their mares fed must send the money with them, or else it cannot be done. One dollar to the groom for each mare. CITIZEN is a remarkable sure and excellent foal getter, and with my care will scarce fail in a single instance: This is something worth the attention of breeders, as the loss of a season with a good mare is apt to be felt. He is an excellent blooded horse, and is nearer allied to the Godolphin Arabian than any horse in being, and possesses more Arabian-ness. Refer to his PEDIGREE.
CITIZEN was got by Pacolet, (Pacolet by Bank, one of the best sons of the Godolphin) his dam Princess by Turk, (Turk by Regulus; another of the best sons of the Godolphin) his granddam Fairy Queen, by Young Cade (he by Old Cade, and he by the Godolphin) his granddam Routh's Black-eyes, by Crab, out of the Warlock Galloway, by Snake. Bald Galloway Curwen bay Barb. Taken from the General Stud Book. THOMAS GOODE.
From the above pedigree it is seen that by his dam and sire, Citizen is related to the uncommon stallion the Godolphin Arabian in the third degree; which must be acknowledged is nearer to any horse in America, or even in the world; and agreeable to the description in the stud book given of the Godolphin, he is as much like him being only one inch higher, and lacking only a few white hairs on one heel. Including the above immediate crosses from the Godolphin, Citizen has twenty Arabian crosses, and nearly as many Barb crosses, as traced from the stud book: so it may be justly said, he is as near being an Arabian as a horse can be, who was not brought from that place, and of this his looks will fully convince the world when they see him. Citizen was a most excellent racer, having won nineteen races, fourteen of them four miles, and six of them were won at three heats, beating the best horses in England; his colts are now running in great credit in England proving themselves of equal bottom to any horses in that country, winning many four mile races, at three and four heats. He is sire of Nautilus, Pacolet, Citizen, Dapple, &c. &c. His colts in this country, are large, fine and promising, and no doubt will turn out well when proven. The first of his getting will be two years old this spring. Citizen was purchased by Mr. Barksdale formerly of Petersburg, and sent to general Caney of North Carolina, where he stood three seasons and covered upwards of 100 mares each season, although he stood at the same stable. Mr. William Barksdale's letter, and other papers relative to him, speaks too highly of this horse to be omitted; however they cannot be inserted in a publication like the present, but will be shown with pleasure to all persons wishing to see them. THOMAS GOODE. March 2, 1807. oawtf
Stray Mules.
STRAYED off the commons of this city, TWO MULES, of light colour, with a scar on one of their noses, occasioned from a halter; supposed to be three years old this spring; no other marks that I recollect. I will give Ten Dollars for the delivery of them, or such information that I get them again. DAVID CORBS. Richmond, March 14, 1807. 4t
TO RENT,
A Neat House,
IN the Falling Garden, sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized family, either by itself or with the following profitable property, to wit:—An ice-house 20 feet by 18 and about 18 deep, well filled and pounded down with good clean ice—a bath-house, which if well attended to will yield a handsome profit; and also may be accommodated with a small or large part of a garden.
The above property will be rented either for the season, say six months, or for a longer time, and possession given immediately. Good security will be required for the rent. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 3d mo. 16th, 1807. tf
Recs's
CYCLOPEDIA.
Part 1 of vol. 3, of the above work, is now ready for delivery at this office. March 17.
Wanted a Situation,
EITHER in a Counting-House, or behind a Counter—A young Man who has been bred to the Mercantile business, and come well recommended, a line addressed to A. Z. and left at Cabell'sburg post office, will be regularly attended to. March 10, 1807. 1m
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Church's Cough Drops
Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this office.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18.
Debate on the resolution offered by Mr. Broom, to make further provision by law to secure the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus to persons in custody under or by colour of the authority of the United States.
(Continued.)
MR. BURWELL said he had determined to vote for the reference of the resolution, that the mover might suggest any additional security to the personal liberty of the citizen he thought necessary, although he did not believe a change in the law material, or that one essential provision had been omitted. Had the gentleman from Delaware confined his remarks to the subject of his motion, and avoided observations unconnected with his ostensible object, he should have acquiesced silently. The constitution of the United States recognises the writ of habeas corpus, without determining in what manner it shall be enforced in the courts. That can only be ascertained by recurring to the acts of Congress passed in 1789, establishing a judicial system, organizing courts and fixing their powers. The 14th section of that law, relates to this writ, and says, "This and all other writs not specially provided for by statute shall be issued agreeable to the principles and usages of law." Mr. B. contended the principles here alluded to, could only be those of the English law, and the usages those of their courts; otherwise, there could not be found in the constitution, or laws of the union, a single sentence relative to the subject, and the decisions heretofore had in our courts would be consequently illegal. He said he was fully justified in this position by the uniform proceedings in the courts, and particularly those which have recently taken place in this district before the court acting expressly under the laws of Congress. To shew how ample the provisions were, he referred to Blackstone's Commentaries, vol. 3d, p. 137, statute Charles 2d. "Any prisoner may move for and obtain his writ of habeas corpus, &c. and the lord chancellor or judges, denying the same on sight of the warrant or oath, that the same is refused, shall forfeit to the party grieved, the sum, &c." The judge is here compelled under heavy penalties, to afford relief to all persons who apply for the writ, and we shall presently see the law guards against delay or evasion by further limitations on the discretion of the judges. Mr. B. said he admitted the specific penalties of the statute did not attach to the judges and courts of this country; but it established their duties, and the punishment inflicted is regulated by the constitution and law of the U. S. applicable to judicial offences and misdemeanors. The same statute provides, "that officers and keepers neglecting to make due returns, or not delivering to the prisoner or his agent, a copy of the warrant of commitment within six hours, or shifting the custody of the prisoner without sufficient authority shall forfeit, &c." In addition to this, the court could enforce its process by attachment, fine and imprisonment, and call on the executive for aid, if resistance is made. Mr. B. said this statute was considered as having completely guarded against oppression, and was expressly intended to put an end to the evasions of the judges. "The oppression of an obscure individual gave birth to the famous habeas corpus act, 31st. Charles 2d, which is frequently considered as another Magna Charta, of the kingdom, and by consequence and analogy has also in subsequent times, reduced the general method of proceeding on these writs and (though not within the reach of that statute by issuing merely at common law) to the true standard of law and liberty, B. C. 136. What more is requisite? Your courts are compelled to issue process, and grant relief, your officers to carry it into effect, and your citizen to obey. Mr. B. observed it appeared to him impossible to devise additional provisions, when those already incorporated into the jurisprudence of the country by the act of Congress, and exercised by the courts, embrace every case arising under the laws and extend to all persons confined under the authority or color of authority of the U. S. He, however, was not a procession man, and was therefore the more disposed in favor of the commitment, least he should be mistaken in his impressions. If the gentleman from Delaware should discover any salutary alterations, he should not only receive his vote but his thanks. We have been told, said Mr. B. that all the states have passed laws upon this subject. Does it follow we have none? Certainly not. They have enacted the provisions of this statute specifically, we have adopted them by reference; each mode is equally good, and affords equal protection to individual rights. Indeed it is incredible we should have remained until the present time ignorant of this chasm in our institutions, and whatever the gentleman may say, the recent events at New-Orleans are not the first in this country which would have announced its existence. As far back as 1793, a distinguished citizen, during the insurrection of Pennsylvania was seized by the military, carried to Philadelphia, and committed to jail without a mittimus; and kept three months in confinement. Notwithstanding repeated applications for the writ of habeas corpus every effort was evaded during that period, and at length, when he was brought before the court, not a particle of evidence was exhibited to justify his imprisonment, or impeach his pa-

triots, but on the contrary, Mr. B. said he would assert with confidence, the affidavits produced acquitted him of all guilt in the insurrection, and proved he had exerted his great influence to moderate the discontent and quiet the apprehensions and restrain the violence of the people. If this statement was denied, Mr. B. said he could substantiate its truth; the case had been reported, and now formed a precedent in the Supreme court of the U. S. which had been frequently cited during the present term. Why has the vigilance of gentlemen reposed so long? Why has this early & impulsive nation been disregarded, if the law was defective? The gentleman from Delaware, says the late arrests at New Orleans by the military, are early warnings of the danger of standing armies. Mr. B. accepted the hint, and hoped the gentleman would himself recollect and profit by it. Those who acted with him had long been partial to those establishments and blind to their tendency. The events alluded to proved the indispensable necessity of preserving their subordinate to the civil authority. This proved the importance of reducing the standing army to the lowest point compatible with the safety of the frontiers. This was the reason which induced him during the present session to vote against the proposed augmentation of our forces, and while he continued to entertain his present opinions, and felt his present jealousies of a conflict between the civil and military power, he was determined to avoid the issue by keeping the latter in complete subordination. If an opposite policy should ever become ascendant in this country, the measures at New Orleans instead of being temporary will be entitled upon us. Mr. B. said he thought it improper to mention the events which had occurred at New Orleans. It was extremely probable prosecutions would be commenced against the officer, and any expressions of disapprobation in that House would give a tone to public opinion, which justice required should as yet be suspended; every person admitted the commander in chief had violated the law. He admitted it himself, and assigned reasons of justification which we ought not to decide, but leave to the courts of justice. They are the proper tribunals to punish those who infringe the rights of the citizen, and until they are closed by power, or their decrees set at defiance, and the executive unable to enforce them, legislative interference cannot be necessary. It has been said, every officer who refuses to obey the writ of habeas corpus from a court should be punished with death, and this has been proposed as an effectual provision to secure the benefit of this writ. Has the gentleman so soon forgotten the doctrine advanced on that side of the House, and assented to during the present session, when we were told a military officer knew no law but the orders of his superior; when we were told the contrary was monstrous, absurd, and subversive of all subordination, in the army; that they were not lawyers, versed in our laws and constitution. Mr. B. hoped he had. But the gentleman from Delaware had run into exactly the opposite extreme by placing the highest and lowest officer upon the same footing, exacting from both the same knowledge of the law, attaching the same responsibility, and contrary to every principle of justice and humanity, punishing with the same severity the man who intentionally and knowingly violates the law, and the man who ignorantly commits a breach of duty. It would completely reverse what has been so long and wisely recognized in our criminal jurisprudence. The redress allowed to a man who has been forcibly seized and imprisoned without legal authority under the existing laws is much more conformable to equity than this mode. It is an offence against an individual's rights—and should be punished like all other injuries of a personal nature, by action and the recovery of damages, in which the jury will always have a just regard to the rank of the offender, the innocence of the victim, and the wantonness of the violence. They will discriminate between the lawless exercise of power, by the commander in chief, and the subaltern, who executes what he supposes he is bound by his oath to perform—Mr. B. said the mover of this resolution had expressed more alarm at the situation of this country than was real, or than he supposed was felt by any member of this House. One would imagine that the arrests at Orleans had extended through the whole nation, and that no man was safe from prosecution. As far as he had understood, the moment those arrested had reached the U. S. they had been turned over to the courts, and every privilege been extended to them. The people of this country can never be in danger while their representatives remain pure, and are disposed to withhold from the executive dictatorial powers. Have we not already during the present session given the most honorable pledge to our constituents that we are not inattentive to their security, when we rejected the bill to suspend the writ of habeas corpus. Why talk of the Lettres de Cachet, which have issued in France and of other oppressions in that nation. Our government is neither actuated by such passions nor invested with such powers. It is degrading to assimilate the two governments, and argue from a similarity which does not and cannot exist. The one is composed of responsible agents; the other is despotic, cruel, unrelenting and corrupt.
(Debate to be Continued.)
Foreign Intelligence, VIA NEW-YORK.
LONDON, January 13. By information derived from a secret but authentic source, we are compelled to believe that our suspicions respecting the new American treaty are but too well founded. We understand that by the provisions of this treaty, the Americans are to be permitted to carry goods from the colonies of our enemies to France, Spain, &c. upon condition of their touching at an American port in their passage, and there paying a duty of two per cent. on their cargoes. This being the case (truly happy should we be to find it otherwise) all our navigation acts, all our maritime code, all our right of search, may be considered as abrogated.
and abandoned; for, from the moment this treaty shall be ratified, the whole becomes useless. From that moment we may be at war with France, Spain and Holland, but with their colonies we shall be at peace. Their trade will be carried on with complete security by the Americans; their circuitous route, by touching at an American port with the two per cent. duty, will not produce a charge so heavy as our war insurance; and the enemy will thus retain in war the full benefit of their colonial system, except in the article of freight.
The society of grocers at Copenhagen, remarking the uncommon want of cash, in consequence of the present state of affairs, have obtained leave to lend money on the security of merchandise, upon the plan that was adopted in 1799. The company is to enjoy the same privileges and security as the bankers in Denmark and Norway.
We find, by our port letters, that some American vessels have been permitted to depart from Holland—One of these, the Ariel, is arrived at Dover, the captain of which reports that the embargo has been in some measure relaxed and taken off and at Flushing, with respect to the American vessels which were at that port.
The following are the requisitions adopted in the ports of France, Holland, &c. for carrying into execution the decree of blockade against England:
"The two articles of the decree relating to this object, must be notified to all captains of vessels on their arrival, by the commandants of his majesty's ships stationed at the entrance of the imperial ports.
"The captains are to declare from what port they fitted out, from whence they came, and the port they have couched at. They are to give a general description of their cargo, and affirm that they neither come directly from England nor her colonies.
"If the declaration shall signify that they have touched at England, the vessels shall be obliged to retire. If it should be the marine, by the stationary commander, who is to keep a copy of it. This administrator shall take measures with the principal officers of the customs for ascertaining the truth of it.
"If the declaration is found to be correct, the vessel shall be admitted; if false, both vessel and cargo shall be seized, conformably to the 8th article of the decree.
"The master of a foreign vessel who shall refuse to sign this declaration, shall be compelled to put to sea again, and all communication with the shore shall be strictly prohibited, until the vessel shall have sailed."
January 15.
We understand that subsidiary treaties have been entered into by our government, with the courts of Russia, Sweden, and Prussia, by which we have engaged to furnish them with 5,000,000l. sterling, to enable them to keep the field against the common enemy.
There is no military news of the least importance. The report of the defeat of the French army on the Vistula is not confirmed; and we have only the same observation to make in respect to a rumor of a directly opposite description, which obtained circulation yesterday, on the pretended authority of letters from Riga. The reported action was stated to have lasted 3 days, and terminated in the defeat of the Russians; that this, we repeat, rests on no better foundation than the report which has given the victory to the imperial army. The rumors upon this subject will, indeed, continue to be contradictory until the arrival of some official or authentic advice.
The progress of the Russians in Turkey continues to be uninterruptedly, and may lead to consequences of the utmost importance. According to the last advices, they were distant not more than 300 miles from Dalmatia; and as their object seems to extend their line thither, we entertain hopes of shortly finding the enemy expelled from that province.
A gentleman who lately left Holland, and landed at Ramsgate on Saturday, states, that the most vigorous measures are adopted, in order to raise a levy of 80,000 conscripts; one male in each family was obliged to serve, and the parents are made responsible for their children; and such is the aversion to this service, that he saw many instances of the conscripts escorted to join the army hand-cuffed and chained, guarded by the gens d'armes.
The report of the defeat of the French corps in Dalmatia, by the Russians, whose landing on that coast to the number of 10,000, we mentioned some weeks since, continues to be circulated. The French consisted of 5,000, under the command of general Lauriston, who, at the date of the last authentic advices, were blockaded in Ragusa. The report of yesterday we have not been able to trace to any accredited source of information.
January 19.
By a boat from Flushing, which sailed from thence last Monday, it is said that accounts had arrived there, that daily engagements had taken place between the French and Russians for 12 successive days, up to the 2d of January and the result was that the French were utterly defeated, with the loss of 50,000 men, killed, wounded and prisoners, and all their cannon. An embargo had been laid on all the smuggling vessels prior to last Monday, on which day 48 left that port, and merchants were obliged to enter into bond of 1,000l. sterling each, not to allow any papers to be taken on board, by which intelligence might be given. The old harbor at Flushing was clearing out to receive the ships built at Antwerp, for them to be equipped there.
A Mr. Hardacre has presented a plan to the lords commissioners of the admiralty, to prevent ships from foundering at sea, which is said to have met their lordships approbation.
The following letter was late on Saturday afternoon sent by Mr. Grenville to the right hon. the lord mayor of London.
Admiralty Office, Jan. 17. My Lord—I have the honor to enclose to your lordship, a message just arrived at the admiralty from Plymouth. I have the honor to be, &c.
Telegraphic Dispatch. (Copy.)
"Buenos-Ayers taken, and the army prisoners. August 12th.
WM. LEIGHTON, Mayor."
A second communication has been made to the lord mayor yesterday afternoon—and was this morning made public—it is as follows:
Admiralty, Jan. 18.
My Lord—I have the honor to transmit to your lordship an extract of a letter received this morning from lord Collingwood, and also an extract of a letter from captain Mudge from Portsmouth, describing the information given to him by the master of the Spanish schooner El Cupido, captured by the Colpoys on the 27th ult.
T. GRENVILLE.
Right hon. lord Mayor. Extract of a letter from lord Collingwood, dated Ocean, off Cadiz, January 1, by the Princess Elizabeth, Malta Packet.
"I beg you will be pleased to inform my lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the Beagle has just joined with a Spanish sch'r she captured yesterday from Monte Video, which she left on the 17th September; and I am sorry to inform their lordships, she brings the accounts of Buenos Ayres having been recaptured on the 12th August; and general Beresford and the whole troops, amounting to about 1,400, were made prisoners of war, and marched into the interior."
Dispatches are said to have reached the admiralty on Saturday night, communicating the arrival of the Carrier cutter from off the Texel, at Yarmouth on Friday last. She is said to have spoken a vessel on the 14th from Amsterdam bound to Dronthem, and the master, a Dane, privately stated, that it was understood at Amsterdam, that the French had suffered considerable loss in a partial engagement near Warsaw, which is reported to amount to about 15,000 men, and the combined armies about the same number. That a general engagement was, it is said, shortly expected, as the Russians had been joined by the remaining Prussian forces, and were very numerous.
Rumors prevailed a few days since of a battle having been fought between the French and the Russians, in which the latter were said to have been defeated with very great loss. This report rested on the authority of a letter said to have been received by the Austrian ambassador in London, count Stahremberg; but reports now say, that even this letter is a fabrication; we must wait patiently a few days longer, as the next mail will, no doubt, bring us information on this subject.
Saturday 3 vessels, the Mercury, Aurora and Blayde, arrived in the Thames from the Baltic; they sailed, we understand, from Elsinour with the fleet—Capt. White has brought Bamberg, Frankfort and other German papers of a later date than those previously received. The Bamberg paper mentions the receipt of advices from Warsaw to the 26th December, at which period two smart actions had been fought between the French and Russians, the first at Nawamisto, in which about 120 Cossacks were made prisoners; the other at Cicchanow, which appears to have been warmly contested, in which the French are also stated to have prevailed.
The Bamberg editor, on the authority of a letter from Augsburg, states Breslaw to have capitulated, but the date and particulars are not mentioned.
The passage of troops through Frankfort, to join the army in Poland, was unremitting; and various articles of stores were forwarded from Mayence, &c. to the same destination.
The Russian division under gen. Tolstoy, which has joined the Prussians, is stated at 34,000 men only. The army, it appears, has advanced to the Omuleit to sustain the corps of gen. Beningsen; and the Prussian column has taken a strong position considerably in advance, at Soldan, which they are fortifying.
One of the deputies sent from Hamburg to Bonaparte, and who, from particular intimacy with Tallyrand, had, it is supposed, an opportunity to ascertain with tolerable precision, the condition of the French army in Poland, reports, that the French troops, who had, on the 22d December, crossed the Oder, amounted to 200,000 men; and that the sick in the hospital at that date exceeded 17,000; subsequent accounts represent the sick have increased to nearly 30,000.
From the London Gazette, Jan. 10.
At the court of Queen's Palace, the 7th of January, 1807, present the king's most excellent majesty, in council
Whereas the French government has issued certain orders which in violation of the usages of war, purport to prohibit the commerce of all neutral nations with his Majesty's dominions; and also to prevent such nations from trading with any other country in any articles the growth, produce or manufacture of his majesty's dominions; and whereas the said government has also taken upon itself to declare all his majesty's dominions to be in a state of blockade, at a time when the fleets of France and her allies are themselves confined within their own ports by the superior valor and discipline of the British navy; and whereas such attempts on the part of the enemy would give to his majesty an unquestionable right of retaliation, and would warrant his majesty in enforcing the same prohibition of all commerce with France, which that power vainly hopes to effect against the commerce of his majesty, a prohibition which the superiority of his majesty's naval forces might enable him to support by actually investing the ports and coasts of the enemy with numerous squadrons and cruisers, so as to make the entrance or approach thereto manifestly dangerous; and whereas his majesty though unwilling to follow the example of his enemies by proceeding to an extremity so distressing to all nations not engaged in the war, & carrying on their accustomed trade, yet feels himself bound by a due regard to the just defence of the rights and interests of his people not to suffer such measures to be taken by the enemy without taking some steps on his part to restrain this violence; and to retort upon them the evils of their own injustice, and his majesty is thereupon pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that no vessel shall be permitted to trade from one port to another, both which ports shall belong to or be in possession of France or her allies, or shall be so far under their controul as that British
vessels may not trade thereat; and the commanders of his majesty's ships of war and privateers shall be, and are hereby instructed to warn every neutral vessel coming from such port, and destined to another such port, to discontinue her voyage and not to proceed to any such port; and any vessel coming from such port after a reasonable time shall have been afforded for receiving information of his majesty's order, which shall be found proceeding to another such port, shall be captured and brought in, and together with her cargo shall be condemned, as lawful prize. And his majesty's principal secretary of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the high court of admiralty and courts of vice admiralty, are to take the necessary measures herein as to them shall respectively appertain.
W. FAWKENER.
January 22.
We are happy to have it in our power to lay before our readers some most important and gratifying intelligence from the continent. A gentleman arrived this morning at the Foreign Office, from Poland; he has brought letters for lord Hawick from Mr. Adair at Vienna and was also able, from his own observation, to communicate very important information. The substance of the intelligence which he brings is, that the French army is in a most deplorable condition; the number of men carried off by the disease is estimated at not less than 40,000. It does not appear that any decisive battle has been fought, although there has been a great many skirmishes, which has terminated with various success; but generally in favor of the Russians.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, Jan. 14.
American Trade.
General Gascoigne seeing the noble lord opposite (Hawick) in his place, wished to put a question to him on a subject of much importance to the commercial world, and involving in a great extent the interests of his constituents. A letter had been published lately, written by a noble lord to a principal American merchant (Mr. Sansom) which letter required some further explanation to remove an uncertainty that had been created by it, as to the safety of resuming the exportation to America, which had been prohibited by the non-importation act of that country. He wished to know from the noble lord, whether that act has undergone any alteration. It had not come within the range of his information that congress had been assembled so as to make any legislative alteration with respect to the act; and he was not aware whether the president of the United States may have power to modify or suspend the execution of it. In this uncertainty he addressed himself to the noble lord for such information as may make it generally known if the trade could be resumed with safety; or if it was still attended with all its recent hazard of confiscation, in order that, if there was no risque, the benefit of the trade should be enjoyed universally; and if there was no risque, that no individual should want warning to avoid it. He hoped that the treaty recently signed, into the provisions of which he did mean to pry, would be the means of establishing lasting concord and amity between the two countries.
Lord Hawick was desirous to give all possible publicity to every thing which it was of importance to the commercial world to make generally known. He did not know to what extent the honorable gentleman's idea of proper publicity may go; but the house must be aware, that it was impossible to give the particular and circumstantial information which the honorable gentleman desired in this case. The communication made by him to the chairman of the committee of American merchants, was a communication of the mere fact of the signing of the treaty. Undoubtedly, if the treaty should be ratified, as there was every reason to expect it would be, the non-importation act would be repealed of course, and all proceedings under it would be reversed. This was all the information he could give. He took this opportunity of answering a question put by the learned gentleman (Mr. Purcival) on a former night which had escaped attention in a speech he had then made.
The learned gentleman wished to know whether there was in this treaty any reserve to his majesty of the right to exercise a controul, and to enforce restrictions corresponding to those which the imposition of which the enemy presumed to menace the trade of his majesty's subjects with neutral nations. He had now to state, that there certainly was in this country a full reservation to his majesty of the right to exercise restrictions equivalent to those which neutral nations may submit to allow the enemy to exercise by their means against the commerce of his majesty's subjects.
LOWER ELBE, Jan. 1.
The report of the French sustaining a severe defeat from the Russians continues to maintain itself. The engagement took place between the Vistula and Bug, and the loss of the French is stated at near 30,000 men in killed and prisoners. However this may be, there can be no doubt that the affairs of the French in Poland are in a very bad way; nor is it supposed by any one they will be able to maintain their ground in that country, as the Russians by official documents, have the following force in the field:—Troops of the line, three corps, consisting of 75,000 men each, 150,000 troops of reserve, also regulars; 100,000 Cossacks, Bashirs, Calmucks, and Kiraise; 200,000 new levy, completed Jan. 1, 1807; 400,000, a levy in a mass, on their frontiers, for the protection of the empire; constituting a total of 1,075,600. In addition to these, a new levy of recruits, which will be ready on the 1st of March, will produce 150,000 men—By the last accounts from Berlin, one third of the French army is dangerously ill. Murat is so bad that his recovery is despaired of; and Napoleon himself is said to be seriously indisposed.
Private letters from Koenigsberg of the 17th inst. state, that her Prussian majesty died of a nervous fever on the same day. The left wing of the French army, after taking Thorn, was marching against Koenigsberg. Most of the inhabitants had taken flight to Mamel, where his Prussian
majesty's effects had arrived. The French finding their arrear so unsafe, now unite all their forces to conquer the kingdom of Prussia. The king, however, is at the head of near 90,000 men, exclusive of the Russian auxiliaries under Tolstoy. Saxony and Prussia are on the eve of famine.
The emperor Napoleon is said to have sold to the king of Holland the cities of Hamburg, Lubeck, and Bremen, on condition of his receiving a certain annual tribute.
By private letters from Bucharest, of the 17th ult. the grand seignior has consented to receive a Russian garrison at Constantinople.
Passwan Oglou is now a vassal of Russia, whose troops have occupied Widdin. Bender, Chockzin, and Jassy have been voluntarily surrendered by the commandants of their respective garrisons; but Russia professes to respect the independence of the Porte, and to guarantee it, agreeable to treaty—The Archduke Charles of Austria is about to set out for Galicia, & take upon him the command of a considerable army. The fortress of Sistraslund is still unoccupied, and Montier, with the eighth corps of the French army remains inactive.
ALTONA, Jan. 2.
The accounts which have reached us from the Turkish provinces, in Europe, state that the Russians have not only occupied Choczin and Jassy, but also Bender, Bucharest, and Widdin, and are approaching the frontiers of Dalmatia.
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
To the Editor of the American.
SIR, SUCH is the present disposition of a party amongst us, that nothing is deemed too gross to be offered as argument, or too absurd to be relied on as information. The most mischievous and treasonable designs are scoffed at as inconsequential, discredited as impossible, or defended as justifiable. The detected and baffled traitor is received with transport as the champion of liberty, and supported by no evidence but his own assertion, and in the teeth of an host of damning facts, hurls defiance and insult at the authors of his disappointment, exults at the inefficacy of our laws to prevent or punish what in any other civilized nation would inevitably lead to the scaffold; and without even condescending to the form of a simple assertion of innocence, finds in an eager and gaping crowd, happy to believe, and ready to support, a consolation in the midst of defeat, and the hope of a more prosperous enterprise. What is still more disgraceful, the patriot who stood firm in the midst of treason, tempted by every offer that revolution in her wildest profusion could bestow, maintaining the guarded course, which without bloodshed or a struggle, defeated, what from every intelligence he had reason to believe was a plan to separate these states and dissolve this government, a plan purely military, of which p under was the aim, and the sword the means, whose root was deep, whose branches were spreading—& whose shade threatened with its baneful influence the fairest portion of our western world; yet this patriot has to encounter present obloquy, and perhaps future punishments as a warning to such as dare to save the country without the sanction of the laws.
What grief, what indignation must the heart of every honest man feel at such a reflection. A good man struggling with misfortune has been said to be a sight worthy of the gods; but to see villainy triumphant, while virtue is depressed, can be a grateful spectacle neither to the divine nor human nature!
If the stupid and hardy assertion of the arrested be admitted to criminate their accuser, and to countervail impartial and circumstantial proof of the fact, if the criminal intent fully established by the declaration of the adherents of Burr, be now discredited, because they find it convenient at present to deny their guilt, there is an end to every principle of impartial judgment in just reasoning. If the air of mystery with which an alleged lawful enterprise has been conducted; if the numerous emissaries and agents dispersed throughout a place not the present alleged spot of rendezvous; if the oath of secrecy administered to the partizan; if the labored seduction of officers of the army to a base and profligate desertion of their duty, and a villainous robbery and surrender of public property at Fort Adams, be not admitted as proof; will obstinate disbelief deny that Wilkinson received a cyphered letter from Burr disclosing a dangerous project, or that Swartwout betrayed sufficient of the plot to prove that it intended treason?
Or is it Wilkinson and facts which are to be alone discredited, on the single, bare, and unsupported asseverations of the criminated?
Why apply to Wilkinson to make him and his officers parties, if the plan was agricultural?
Why not apprise the government if the plan was military against the enemies of the United States, and of which it was the intention to co-operate with the regulars in measures of common hostility against a common enemy?
Why an oath of secrecy for adventurers to settle the Washita?
Why a shameful attempt to seduce the officers of the army into a plan incompatible with their duty?
Why emissaries at New-Orleans, when the expedition is to be up the Red River?
Why a deeply organized scheme, concealed in mystery, and conducted with secrecy, uniting various parties at the same moment at a common point, to the terror of a neighborhood ignorant of their designs, and the utter consternation and injury of the country which thought herself menaced, and prepared for her defence?
These are questions more easily put than they can be satisfactorily answered, yet the confuting by reasoning, or eluding by sophistry, triumphs in the publications of Livingston, Alexander and Adair, & the discharge of Bollman and Swartwout, and exultingly asks, where are the proofs of the conspiracy, and the justification of Wilkinson?
Of such let it be required whether, admitting that a deep and dangerous conspiracy to dissever the union lately existed in

the western country, they can believe, that Burr in the event of the detection and defeat of his project, had so little prudence and caution as not to be furnished with a plausible tale calculated to gull the multitude as to his ostensible object, that he would not have some other resource than flight for safety, and that he would not be prepared, when interrupted in his design, to prove that he had been unjustifiably and injudiciously hindered in his lawful pursuits , by those to whom he would inevitably resort the brand of traitor . They who deceived by so shallow an artifice, are ready, in opposition to the strongest evidence to take his word and that of his adherents for the fact, & believe his intentions innocent, because he now declares them praiseworthy , have arrived at a state of inert credulity, on which argument or demonstration can effect nothing, and must persevere stupidly and blindly in belief, because determined not to be convinced, and loving the traitor more than they hate the treason . With such it is idle to reason, and to such these observations are not addressed.
True it is that the human mind ever prone to extremes, if it can bring itself to doubt the existence of this conspiracy, by a natural transition proceeds to an unqualified condemnation of Wilkinson. But what temper short of infatuation would it be, which discrediting positive proof, and the stronger assurance of concurring circumstances, commits the compendious injustice of not only declaring Wilkinson guilty upon infinitely lighter evidence than that upon which Burr is at once acquitted, but in return for the detection and defeat of treason, received as indisputable the daring and incredible imputation cast by exasperated guilt on the honor of him who provoked its fury, by opposing its designs and spurning at its offers?
Burr in the first rage of his disappointment charges Wilkinson with having been, and still being the "Pensioner of a foreign government"—and there is a party infatuated enough to credit the wicked assertion of a baffled traitor!
Bollman and Swartwout, Alexander, Ogden, and Adair, are discharged by judicial authority from confinement, because the law is not sufficiently strong for their punishment, and there are men hardly enough to assert their innocence, and that they have been the objects of the relentless persecution of a military tyrant!
Is there any doubt that Swartwout and Bollman were each of them the bearer of a treasonable proposal from the ringleader to general Wilkinson? And yet upon their escape by the unprecedented interference of a court without cognizance of the offence, there are to be found men ready to receive them with open arms, and to give public congratulatory dinners on the occasion.
Alexander in the most open and unequivocal manner evinced his knowledge and approbation of the enterprize, and proved himself beyond all reasonable doubt a party interested, and yet there are Americans prepared to defend him, because he has abused Wilkinson and reflected on the administration.
Although it is susceptible of proof, that Adair when in the custody of the officer to whose charge he was committed after his arrest, exclaimed in his hearing, in all the rage of disappointment, "d—n seize him, (Wilkinson) if he had delayed his arrest for forty-eight hours, he should have been my prisoner," and although, as appears by the affidavit hereto subjoined, major Floyd, and Mr. Ralston (to whom reference is made in Adair's publication, and who are therein stated never to have spoken to him on the subject of his intended route) did positively assert to a gentleman of respectability, that the operations of Burr were carried on conjointly with Adair, pointed out with correctness the route which Adair was to take to New-Orleans: and without the slightest temptation to falsehood concurred in saying, that Adair after consulting with Wilkinson, was to meet them at a certain day, at a certain spot, yet the cry of military persecution, and of the invasion of the constitution, will continue to be resounded by all who are ready to adopt even the cause of rebellion, if it can furnish a plausible occasion of abusing the administration.
Let the reader here refer to the affidavit and judge for himself.
Personally appeared before me, the subscriber, one of the justices of the peace in and for the said county, Dr. J. H. F. Carmichael, who on his solemn oath declares, that on the evening of the 11th January, inst. Mr. Ralston and Mr. Floyd, the son of captain Floyd of Louisville, Kentucky, called at the house of this deponent, spent the evening and breakfasted with him the next day; that the conversation during the evening and morning generally related to the various opinions in circulation respecting Col. Burr and the situation of this country; that after breakfast Mr. Ralston opened his business with this deponent, stating that he had descended the Mississippi as far as New Madrid in company with Col. Burr, where he left him; that General Adair had gone to New Orleans by a circuitous route, and that his intention was to communicate with General Wilkinson, and to return so as to meet them at my house about that time if possible; that it was an object with them to ascertain the exact situation of the fort at Baton Rouge, the state of the works, the number of men, its weak situation; and that the Fort Adams was of some consequence, what United States troops were there, and who commanded them; where the gun-boats were? and who in manding officer of marines, &c. All these questions were answered by this deponent as far as he had been acquainted with them. The said Ralston and Floyd proposed to this deponent to visit Baton Rouge to ascertain the exact situation of that fort; but declined when the orders of Col. Grand Prez were stated, and the difficulty attending such an enterprize. Mr. Ralston informed me that Col. Burr was to be on the 12th day of January, instant, at Bayou Pierre, where he was to wait for his reinforcement and to receive his information from his agents, who were circulated through the country in that time; that the first object of Col. Burr was to take Baton Rouge, where he was to raise his standard and to make his communication to the government of the United States, where he was to be joined by a number of men already engaged, to the amount of 10,000 men if necessary; that the number of men at present with Col. Burr did not exceed 150, but Col. Burr's arrangements were so made that the men already engaged in Kentucky and Tennessee should join without show, so that no possible alarm or suspicion on the part of the general government might take place before he
had left the government, and take possession of Baton Rouge. Mr. Ralston further stated to this deponent that it was not the intention of Colonel Burr to promote and make a separation of the union, but to act against the Spanish government; and stated the intended expedition against Mexico. When this deponent mentioned the name of Captain Shaw, Mr. Ralston observed, that if he was one of the Mediterranean officers he was friendly to their measures; that it was well understood that a large proportion of the officers of the army and Mediterranean officers were already engaged in their interests. Mr. Ralston expressed great surprise at the conduct of General Wilkinson in arresting certain characters, Swartwout, Ogden, Bollman, and Alexander, and repeatedly asked this deponent what he thought of the conduct of General Wilkinson, and whether he believed he had deserted the interests of the party, or was it only to cover his greater objects. This deponent further declares that Mr. Ralston and Mr. Floyd visited the fort of Fort Adams on the evening of the 12th of January instant, between sunset and dark, and walked round the said Fort.
Signed. JOHN F. CARMICHAEL.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of January, 1807.
Signed. B CENAS, Justice of Peace.
From this affidavit [if it be admitted to have any weight] it must appear that this never to have been sufficiently detested plan which according to Adair's much vaunted philippic, was, in the event we were not at hostility with Spain, to be purely agricultural , had it in view, first , unwarrantably and wickedly to seize upon the possessions of a friendly power, and secondly , a general corruption of the officers of the army and navy being effected, to prosecute a scheme of conquest which if successful must eventuate in the separation of the union.
From this document it might also be inferred (what is highly probable) that Burr intentionally divided and distributed his force, so as to assemble without suspicion from different quarters, while the leader was to descend the Mississippi with so inconspicuous a number of striplings as to throw a ridicule on all apprehensions of his warlike preparations. Thus might suspicion be eluded, and the plan more securely conducted—in case of an alarm, and the intervention of the constituted authorities, and acquittal upon trial, and consequently the future uninterrupted prosecution of the design secured. As a lawyer he well knew that no offence cognizable by the laws, had been hitherto committed, that although suspicion might be excited, and jealously awake, he had to fear neither punishment for the past, nor an effective precaution against the future: as a demagogue he had exactly computed the current of popular prejudice, which like the reflux of the tide, runs with an equal force in the opposite direction, and would probably on his acquittal, set in his favor as strongly as it had before opposed him—and as a profound politician he trusted to his own address, and his emissaries and friends, (of which, if we judge by the specimen we have here, a great number must be dispensed throughout that country) to improve the occasion to swell the eclet of his acquittal into a triumph, to mislead, to corrupt, to turn upon his enemies, and finally to succeed. Even while in the act of committing this paper the catastrophe may be winding up, and the last act of this eventful drama may be performing on the great theatre of our western world.
What he might principally aim at, his emissaries are now striving to effect, and the vengeance of an exasperated people is imprecated on the head of Wilkinson, as an awful lesson to the American officer how he presumes at his own dread responsibility to stifle conspiracy in her birth, or baffle the purposes of rebellion.
To effect this end, the constitution is violated , cry Alexander and Adair, and a senseless and mad crowd of malcontents echo the complaint. Rather let the western country become a prey to civil discord, and drenched in the blood of her defenders, rather let treason and Burr hand in hand trample on our institutions, overthrow our laws, dissolve the government, plunder property, public and private, and marching over a prostrate and imbecile administration, carry to the conquest of Mexico, the proud satisfaction of having conquered his country, than that the compact made for general security and happiness should be infringed for its own preservation, than the administration should triumph in a mid pacific policy, and rather than an officer should be otherwise than execrated and punished, who had dared to avert calamity from the country in spite of her institutions.
The glorious opportunity of casting down a wise and benevolent administration is lost—conspiracy has been baffled, its agents have been seized, its resources diminished, the most firm and decisive measures of prevention adopted, and the projector of the whole diabolical scheme within the grasp of the law, without a sword being drawn or shot fired.
Hinc illae lachrymae
The rage which the alleged violation of the constitution has excited, would have exhausted itself on an object much more congenial to the wishes of the enemies of the country, if a criminal indifference had permitted conspiracy to walk at large; if the only force employed to crush its endeavours had been the force of the law; if in a remote territory, and with a new and untried population, the commander in chief with his eyes open to the consequences, had sought a selfish irresponsibility in the weakness of the laws, and sacrificed his country; above all, if treason had in consequence proved successful, then would fashion have been gratified with a copious theme of abuse and declamation, and the name of Wilkinson been synonymous with traitor .
A CITIZEN.
CITY ELECTION.
THE electors qualified by law to vote for common-councilmen and aldermen of the city of Richmond, are hereby notified to assemble on the first Wednesday in April next, and cause to be chosen eight fit and proper persons from each ward, to serve as common-councilmen and aldermen for one year.—The election for Jefferson Ward will be held at the Courthouse; for Madison Ward at the Eagle-Tavern, and for Monroe Ward at Mr. Thomas White's new Brick House near the old academy.—The poll will be opened in each Ward precisely at 10 o'clock.
JOHN F. PRICE, Sergeant. 10th March, 1807.
Lost,
YESTERDAY on Shockoe Hill, a small red POCKET BOOK, containing sundry papers, besides two bank notes of ten dollars each, one of the bank of Columbia and the other of the Virginia bank; 3 dollars in silver, and a bond for 150 dollars, given by Jacob Bowers to the subscriber, witnessed by Nathaniel Holman, dated on the day it was lost. I will give the cash contained in the book to any person who will deliver it to me with the papers safe, or to Mr. John Strobia in Richmond. JAMES HOOPER. March 17, 1807.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1807.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
ON NATIONAL EDUCATION.
NUMBER II.
ON THE MEANS OF PRODUCING THE GENERAL PREVALENCE OF USEFUL EDUCATION AND THE DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE.
FROM the view which has been taken of the subject of education, it must occur to every person capable of reflection, that, in a republic, each individual has an immediate and momentous interest in the mental improvement of every other individual; because on the virtue and intelligence of the whole, depends the salutary or vicious tendency of public administration. Mankind should not be lulled into false security by a short, uninterrupted course of national and political prosperity, which accident and the temporary ascendancy of a few virtuous individuals, has had more agency in producing, than the exalted character of the nation.
So long as a great portion of the society remains in ignorance, there exist the materials for effecting great national misery; and whilst the materials exist, the disposition and the power to fabricate the engines of despotism and destruction, will not long be wanting.
Independently of the security which political freedom derives from the prevalence of information, and the dangers to which it is liable from general ignorance, an enlightened people possess sources of happiness, from which the ignorant are excluded, under the greatest possible state of civil liberty.
The existence of liberty does not necessarily imply the presence of happiness. The citizens of a democracy may become the slaves of their own vices, and the instruments of self-destruction; and even a monarch will respect the voice of an enlightened people and tremble at their indignation.
If men are duly impressed with the intimate connection which exists between general instruction and individual happiness, their solicitude will not be confined to the education of their own offspring; they will feel a correspondent anxiety to promote the intellectual improvement of all the members of the commonwealth.
From this mutual anxiety, and the inequality of the pecuniary resources of men, there will arise (or ought to arise) a combination of effort, directed to the object of perfecting education, as well as that of diffusing its benefits.
A question will then occur, respecting the most efficacious mode of concentrating the force of society, so as to produce the greatest portion of general instruction.
Whether it shall be effected, by the coercive interference of government, or by the unshackled efforts of voluntary associations.
If no amelioration in the moral and intellectual state of society, were to be expected, except what should be effected by the aid of government, we might turn our eyes from the prospect of social improvement, in utter despair.
Mankind are too prone to look up to their government, for remedies against the evils which afflict them.
If a government be omnipotent in a political sense, it is not so, in a moral or physical one; its capability to bestow active benefits on a nation, is limited and imbecile; it cannot by a legislative fiat, either build a bridge, pave a road, dispel the clouds of ignorance, nor eradicate vice.
There is nothing which so benumbs the active qualities of the mind, as the habit of looking for aid, where aid ought not to be expected.
Let us then, forever renounce the expectation, and disclaim the necessity, of deriving from legislative interference the means of moral and political instruction.
In addition to the impracticability of employing government as an operative agent in the business of education there are imminent dangers to be apprehended, from placing so powerful an engine under the superintendence of a power, which would have such strong temptations to pervert it to the purposes of inculcating political dogmas, of impressing a dull uniformity of opinion, and thereby, of perpetuating error.
Whenever education has been placed under the tutelage of government, established opinions and institutions have been substituted for fundamental principles, an attachment to political dogmas and religious tenets, for a love of truth.
Voluntary associations afford the means, for effecting any object which requires combined exertion, much more effectual and less exceptionable, than the coercive agency of government.
They are more effectual, because those who superintend the direction of the contributed fund, will be animated by stronger motives of duty and interest, when acting from voluntary impulse, than when under the fettered constraint of political coercion.
They will be less exceptionable, because they will have, neither the power nor the motive to render education an instrument of political faction, or religious bigotry.
It has been previously remarked, that we must expect the principal effects of education on an extensive scale, from numerous rural seminaries, dispersed throughout every neighborhood, and accessible to every member of the community, however limited his resources.
It is not to be expected that an opulent man, although he may not be bound to society by any of the ties of domestic or family affinity, can be so far destitute of all sentiment of patriotism, or even of a sense of self-interest, as to be altogether indifferent to the improvement of his species; or not to contribute a portion of his superfluous wealth towards the education of his poor and less fortunate neighbor.
Education must commence its reform in schools established by the spontaneous energy of one or more small and voluntary associations composed of men, disposed to co-operate in the undertaking, by the contribution of pecuniary funds, proportional to the extent of their pecuniary resources.
In this manner, it is perfectly practicable, that in some particular neighborhoods, schools would be established calculated to answer the purposes of general improvement, the benefits of which, would, at first be felt only in the vicinage of the spot where they existed.
But it is impossible that an example, thus obviously displaying
the most beneficial effects of an institution, should not be contagious. Experience will convince us that all important innovations in opinions and manners, commence from these small beginnings. It is too degrading to human nature, to suppose, when a sectarian fanatic can communicate the fervor of his zeal to multitudes, and diffuse it through remote regions; when the fashion of a coat can rapidly pass from the banks of the Seine, to those of the Thames, and from thence to the Mississippi, that an institution calculated for the preservation of political liberty, and the advancement of social happiness, should be consigned to oblivion and obscurity, unimitated and unadmired.
If the minds of men are not always open to the voice of reason, they will certainly yield to the force of reason, when aided by fact, to the combined evidence of demonstration and of experience.
Occasions do not often occur to call for voluntary combinations of individuals to accomplish great national purposes.
One, however, is about to be presented, in the disposal of the glebe lands, which will enable the present generation to open a career of happiness to the future, and one, which, if omitted or abused, will furnish a subject of gloomy retrospection and unavailing contrition.
No event could have been more opportune, and even providential, than the reversion of this fund upon the people at this time.
The glebe lands were originally donations from the public, to a sect of christian teachers, for the purpose of supporting a religious establishment, which was then patronised by the government; whilst other sects were not even tolerated.
They are the remnants and memorials of an absurd and exploded alliance, between church and state, the offerings of bigotry at the shrine of religious imposture; and yet were they intended for the purpose of promoting such instruction as was suitable to the prejudices and opinions of that day.
The citizens of Virginia could not make a more ample and honorable atonement for the ignorance and mistaken piety of their ancestors, than by converting a fund which was erroneously created for the purpose of instruction in the tenets of a particular sect, into a fund for the maintenance and diffusion of general and useful instruction.
Every circumstance connected with the escheatant property of the church, conspires to recommend it as a fund peculiarly adapted for the purpose of an experimental essay on the practicability of a radical reform in rational education.
It is a property which has devolved on the people, in such a way, as to be applied to public purposes, without any sacrifice of property by individuals, in the form of taxation, or any encroachment on the acquisitions of industry, or on the wealth of expected inheritance.
If absorbed into the mass of private property, and distributed among individuals, it would produce no sensible accession to their wealth or enjoyments; it would not be felt, and would soon be forgotten.
Such a disposition of it, would be, in reality, the most senseless waste, the most lavish and joyless prodigality; the substance which should constitute the mental aliment of the rising generation, would be pounded into dust, and scattered to the winds.
On the contrary, if it is preserved and husbanded as a fund for the maintenance and permanent institution of general utility, it will be productive of a perennial harvest of beneficence, eternally commemorative of the wisdom, patriotism, and providence, of those who shall commence the undertaking; parents will live to witness the beneficial effects in the improvement of their children, patriots, in the wisdom of the public councils, and the philanthropist, in the general amelioration of the conduct of mankind.
The friends of liberty will no longer have cause to dread the delusive arts of treacherous demagogues, nor the explosions of popular precipitancy; civil liberty will not depend for security, on the fragile support of constitutions, but will rest on a basis, founded in the hearts and understandings of the people.
Although the property in question is not so considerable as to be an important object to the people, for any of the purposes to which property is generally applied, yet it is amply sufficient to commence a fair experiment on the subject of general education; an experiment which we have every reason to believe, would be crowned with success, and productive of consequences the most extensively beneficent.
It is also to be observed, that the gradual and successive manner, in which the current glebes throughout the state will become vacant, is singularly auspicious to a successful execution of the plan proposed.
It will afford to the different parishes, an opportunity of profiting by the experience of those which shall have preceded them; of adopting what may be worthy of imitation, and of avoiding the errors into which they may have fallen.
In fine, if we consider the difficulty of devising any other purpose, permanently useful, to which the glebes can be applied, and compare the smallness of the sacrifice with the magnitude of the object to be attained, it is impossible to hesitate about their disposal, and not to consider them as a boon from Heaven, sent to rescue mankind from an abyss of ignorance and misery, rather than as the plunder of subdued & departed bigotry, to be squandered with the thoughtlessness of spendthrifts, and the improvidence of robbers.
I shall not undertake to point out the particular mode, in which the glebes may be most effectually applied to the support of public schools, nor enter into a minute detail of the necessary regulations; these will readily present themselves to the minds of those, who shall be immediately interested in the success of each experiment.
It is sufficient for the present, if the people should be prepared for the undertaking, and be properly impressed with the importance and responsibility of the duty which is about to devolve on them.
PHOCION.
Mr. Monroe, minister at London, (says a Philadelphia paper) means to return to this country in the ship London Packet, M'Dougall, which was to sail in all January.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
THE HISTORY OF
NAPOLEON BONPARTE,
Emperor of the French and King of Italy.
TO THE PUBLIC.
On Wednesday the first of April next, will commence the sale of
WILLIAM PRICHARD'S
Whole Stock in Trade;
Consisting of a very large collection of BOOKS, in all arts and sciences, of the latest and best editions.
An extensive assortment of Stationery, Maps, Charts, Prints & Pictures, coloured; Mathematical Instruments; fine Cutlery; Morocco Pocket Port-folios, Ink Powder, Parchment, Wafers, Sealing-Wax, Ink-Stands.—Also,
Music and Musical Instruments.
A Church Organ with four stops and Mahogany Case.
Piano-Forces, Violins, Clarinets, German Flutes.
The sale to continue at Mr. Prichard's Book-store until the whole stock is disposed of.
For every sum above twenty dollars, sixty days credit will be allowed, for negotiable notes with approved security.
A catalogue of the stock will be published before the day of sale.
PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m. Richmond, March 20, 1807. tds
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the 11th day of March, 1807.
William Duguid and Lucy his wife, John M. Walker, adm'r. with the will annexed of John Christian, deceased, and Joyce Christian widow of the said John Christian and Jane Patteson, plts.
Against
Elizabeth Patteson, executrix, and Martha Patteson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patteson, Peggy Patteson, Polly Patteson, Peter Patteson, Jenny Patteson, Henry Patteson, Fanny Patteson and
Patteson, and Charles Bacon son and heir of Nancy Bacon, late Nancy Patteson, children and heirs at law of Charles Patteson, deceased, John Patteson and Peter Patteson, defts.
THIS suit abates as to the defendants John Patteson and Peter Patteson by their deaths, and on motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, scire facias is to revive against George Christian executor of the said Peter Patteson, deceased, and the aforementioned representatives of Charles Patteson, deceased, except his widow, as devisees of the said Peter Patteson, deceased, and against Mary Anne Patteson, widow of the said John Patteson, deceased, Charles Phillips and Molly his wife, Lewis Dawson and Lucy his wife, Samuel P. Christian and Nancy his wife, Samuel Patteson and John Patteson, infants, by John P. Christian now assigned their guardian, heirs of the said John Patteson, deceased, are awarded returnable here, &c.; and the said defendants Elizabeth Patteson executrix, and Martha Patteson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patteson, Peggy Patteson, Polly Patteson, Peter Patteson, Jenny Patteson, Henry Patteson, Fanny Patteson, Patteson, and Charles Bacon, heirs of the said Charles Patteson, deceased and devisees of the said Peter Patteson, deceased, 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 motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the seventeenth day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; 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 on the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, JANUARY COURT 1807.
Richard Russell Feeffice of Henry Wall and Alice his wife, of John Seagall and Susannah his wife, of John Dupree and Nancy his wife, of Sally House and of Merriott House and Polly his wife (which said Alice, Susannah, Nancy, Sally and Polly are daughters of Jacob Short, dec'd.; also by Lucy Coleman Short an infant under the age of twenty-one years who sues by John Sims her guardian, which said Lucy Coleman Short is another daughter of said Jacob Short, deceased, petitioners.
Against
Freeman Short and Laban Short sons of Jacob Short, dec'd. James Bing and Patsy his wife, Battey Short, Isaac Short, Benjamin Short, John Short, Thomas Short. Freeman Short William Short and Sally Short children of John Short, dec'd. who was one of the children of the said Jacob Short, dec'd. Asa Carrill and Dennis Carrill children of Catty Carrill, dec'd. late wife of John Carrill, which said Catty Carrill was a daughter of the said John Short, dec'd. who as aforesaid was one of the children of Jacob Short, dec'd. also George Finch who as it is said claims under the said first mentioned Freeman Short, defts.
For the sale of a tract of land of one hundred and one acres and a half acre, of which the said Jacob Short died seized in fee simple intestate, lying and being in the county of Mecklenburg, to be sold, and the money arising from the sale thereof be divided according to law.
The defts. Isaac Short, Thomas Short and Freeman Short son of John Short, 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the petitioners by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defts. do appear here on the second Monday in May next and answer the petition of the petitioners; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in Richmond or Petersburg for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, W. BASKERVILL, cik. ct.
UPON A PETITION

WANTED, A DISCREET industrious Woman, as a house-keeper—one who can come recommended for her integrity, will meet with liberal wages by applying at the Bell Tavern.
February 12th 1807. COMMITTED on the 26th day of August last, a negro man who calls himself JIM—says he formerly belonged to James Binford, dec. of Henrico county, and hired out the present year by Benjamin Binford, a son of said James Binford, dec. to a certain Reuben George, also a resident of Henrico county. He is about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, of a dark complexion, has a small scar on the upper part of his breast, immediately under his chin—he says he left Mr. George sometime in July last—his dress when committed was an old blue broad cloth coat, the balance consisted of Virginia cotton pantaloons striped with black cotton, and vest striped with copperas, and a black hat. The owner is requested to come forward, pay expenses, and take him away. BLANKS MOODY, Keeper of the Jail. November 30th, 1806.
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE, In addition to our extensive assortment of BAR-IRON, a quantity of SHEET-IRON, NAIL-RODS, and best polished WAGGON-BOXES. We have also received several Tons Broad Bar-Iron, Suitable for plantation use. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, Jan. 19, 1807.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain. Wm. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806.
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants. Jan. 1st, 1807.
BOOK BINDING, IN all its variety, is executed by the subscriber, at the Argus printing office and book store, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch, and in the most modern, improved and fashionable style. Printed Books bound in the most elegant and substantial manner, in morocco and calf, full gilt and lettered—also, in sheep gilt, and plain. Blank Books of every description, ruled to any pattern, and bound with the latest improved spring and patent backs, and Russia bands & parchment corners, which add much to the strength of the books and ease and convenience of the writer. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to as above.—Old books re-bound. WILLIAM LOWNES. Richmond, Feb. 16, 1807.
WANTED, AN APPRENTICE to the Book Binding business. A youth of respectable connections, who can come well recommended—none other need apply. W. L.
Land & Negroes for Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Thomas Randolph, to secure the payment of a debt due Isaac H. Coles, I will sell, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 16th day of April next, at Cinquepin Church, in Amelia, one hundred and fifty acres of LAND, lying in Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia, being a part of the land on which the said Thomas Randolph now resides, and known by the name of Moaven's. Also, NINE NEGROES, viz. Ned, Jesse, Kitty, Alexander, Landridge, Spencer, Skey, Richard and Caroline, or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed. J. COLES, Jr. March 2, 1807.
Removal. DOCTOR JENNINGS has lately removed to Col. Callaway's large white house in New-London, where he still holds himself in readiness to serve his friends and the public in the line of his profession. He has also provided the necessary supplies, for accommodating decent travellers in a private way. As the most of his former pupils have now nearly completed their studies, two or three others might have admission. The tenement which he formerly occupied, is to be let on a moderate rent. 30th January, 1807.
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807.
WILL BE SOLD, at Amherst courthouse, on the 28th day of March next, by virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rivers & Co. as in said deed expressed. SIX NEGROES, viz: Anthony a boy, Peter a boy, Isabel a woman, and her three children, Eliza, Julian and Hannah—the terms of sale mentioned in said deed is cash, and the title to the above property has been decreed by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, to be in the said Richard Davenport; but being only interested as trustee for the ben. fit of others, will only convey title to said property as vested in me by said deed of trust. MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. Milton, 21st Feb. 1807.
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Mrs. Whittaker, in an agreeable, retired situation, and very convenient for a family. WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, March 2, 1807.
The Imported Horse, PAUL, Is a beautiful sorrel, fifteen hands three inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone: Will stand the ensuing season at my plantation in Powhatan county, on James river, three miles above the Mannakin town ferry and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars if paid by the first day of November next, with half a dollar to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence on the first of March and end the first day of August next. This beautiful horse PAUL, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltan, who was got by O'Reilly's Eclipse, his dam, Virago, by Snap, Paul's dam, Purty, was got by Matchem, her dam, the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Several certificates of Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Millwood. Feb. 27, 1807.
GOUTY, IMPORTED last fall, by Brown & Rivers, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Amherst, five miles from New-Glasgow, at twenty-five dollars the season, dischargeable by twenty, if paid by the first day of October next.—The season to commence the first of March and end first August.—Mares may be covered by the leap at twelve dollars, paid at the time of service; or forty dollars to ensure them in foal, payable first day of January next—one dollar to the groom in every case.—Good and extensive pasture, gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. GOUTY is a beautiful bay, ten years old, in high health and vigor, five feet three inches high, full of bone and muscle, fine points and elegant form. He was after many months research selected by Mr. Weatherby (author of the racing calendar and general stud-book) as one of the best horses that could be procured in Great Britain. In a letter from him he says there never was a higher bred horse shipped from Great Britain or any other country. GOUTY was got by Sir Peter Teazle (unquestionably the best stallion now in England) his dam the famous Yellow Mare by Tandem; granddam, Perdita by Herod; great grand dam, Fair Forrester by Sloc; great grand grand dam by Forrester; great grand grand grand dam by Partner; Croft's bay Barb; Makeless; Brimmer; son of Dods worth; Burton Barb Mare. GOUTY run but three times, owing to an injury he received in the fore leg—1st, in 1799, for the Darby stakes, for three year olds, won by Archduke. 2d, in 1800, sweepstakes, for all ages, with 25 guineas added out of the racing fund—won by Gouty, beating Fugleman, Vivaldi, &c. &c. 3d, New-Market July meeting, £50, by subscription, won by Sorcerer. ROBERT RIVERS February 10th, 1807.
Notice. ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Coutts's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone authorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Coutts to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us. Samuel M'Craw, } Trustees Pleasant Youngusband, } Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, by PROSSER and MUNCURE, on the premises, on the 21st instant—ONE HALF-ACRE LOT OF GROUND, Situated in the city of Richmond and near William Hay's Brewhouse—its No. in the plan of the city is 620, and will be divided into five lots. On No. 1, are a number of fruit trees, with a large portion of Asparagus beds—No. 2, is a corner lot, and has no improvements on it—No. 3, has a house that rents for £9 per year—No. 4, is improved as a garden; and No. 5, has a house on it that rents for £9 per year. The conditions are, one third cash, one third in three months, and one third in six months from the day of sale; the two last payments to be made in negotiable notes with approved endorsers. The sale to begin at eleven o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day. March 9th, 1807.
Reports of Cases ARGUED AND DETERMINED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA: WITH SELECT CASES, Relating chiefly to Points of Practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. PART I. VOL. I. By WM. W. MARSH & WM. MUNFORD.
Sales at Auction. Will be SOLD, by the subscribers on Tuesday the 14th day of April next, on the premises, THE HOUSES and LOT, at present occupied by Thomas Underwood, esq. consisting of an excellent brick dwelling house, smoke-house, carriage-house and stable, all lately built and in complete repair; the lot well enclosed. One half the purchase money payable next Christmas, and the balance payable the Christmas following, for bonds with approved security, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the punctual payment of the money. At the same time and place will be sold four or five excellent HOUSE SERVANTS, together with several new FEATHER BEDS, and a great variety of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, for bonds with approved security, payable next Christmas. PROSSER & MUNCURE, Auc'rs. Feb. 25, 1807.
I SHALL, in pursuance of a decree of the County Court of New-Kent, sell, at the Cross Roads, in said county, on Tuesday the 24th day of March next, The following Slaves, To wit: Hannah, Levina and one unnamed Child of Hannah, belonging to the estate of Thomas Dixon, dec. on a credit of six months. Bonds with good security will be required for the purchase money. JONES R. CHRISTIAN, Com'r New-Kent, 22d Feb 1807.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, On the seventh day of April next, sundry Valuable LOTS, With and without improvements, lying on the Main-street, passing through Adams's Valley, and a short distance from the Market-House—consisting of A lot, on which is erected a neat two story brick house, completely fitted for a grocery, and the accommodation of a family; fronting on the main street about 260 feet, and running back about 260 feet to Adams's canal—Four unimproved lots, 25 feet each, front, adjoining each other, fronting on the same main street, and running back about 250 feet to Adams's canal—These latter lots are separated from the lot on which stands the brick tenement, only by Mr. Samuel Bell's lot. To give a further description of the above valuable property, is deemed unnecessary. Its advantageous situation, arising from its contiguity to the market—its situation immediately on a populous road, even now, and promises soon to be the greatest inlet to the heart of the city, with the increasing value of landed property in the neighborhood, promise that few similar opportunities will offer hereafter for making such valuable purchases. The terms are, a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months, the purchasers giving bond and security, together with deeds of trust on the property to secure the faithful performance of their contracts—which bonds and other securities must be made to the satisfaction of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure, who will conduct, the sale. THOMAS PULLING. Richmond, 18th Feb. 1807.
Land for Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by William Tear, to secure the payment of a debt due James Murphy and company, I will SELL, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Amherst courthouse, on Saturday the 28th day of March next, a tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on the branches of Naked creek, within one mile of the courthouse aforesaid, containing 320 acres, being the tract on which the said William Tear now resides, and known by the name of the Tan-Yard—being only interested as trustee, for the benefit of others, I will only warrant the title of the said tract of land, as to myself and those claiming under me. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, 18th Feb. 1807.
IN consequence of an error in the above advertisement, the word Teas being taken for "Tear," the sale of the above tract of land is postponed until Saturday the eleventh day of April next, at which time it will certainly take place. John Higginbotham. March 9, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN away in January last, from the subscriber, living in Louisa county, Virginia, a negro man named MARTIN; he is about six feet high, very sensible, likely and rather light coloured; his hair is rather long for a negro; when spoken to he looks a man full in the face and is sprightly and pleasant in his address, has a scar on the outside of one of his feet, I believe the right foot, extending from the toes to nearly opposite the hollow of the foot; he has good clothing and among other things a blue coating surcoat; he is a very good tanner, currier and dresser of leather; has been afflicted for some years with Saint Anthony's fire, complained of a dimness in the sight of his left eye. It is expected he is gone to the north, but do not know what course he has taken. It is also expected he will obtain from some person testimonial of his freedom, change his name and endeavor to pass for a freeman. If any person will apprehend the said negro, confine him in jail and give me information of it, so that I get him again, I will give the above reward, besides what the law allows. JAMES POINDEXTER. Feb. 20th, 1807.
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. Feb. 23d, 1807.
WILL BE SOLD, On the premises, without reserve, to the highest bidder, between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, on Monday the 30th inst. The following Property, Viz: One two story brick house 42 by 20 feet Single wood, 32 18 Four do. do. Smaller. All neatly finished and calculated for dwellings, seated on handsome and well enclosed lots on Shockoe hill, in the City of Richmond, known in Du-Val's plan as No. 101 and No. 102, surveyed by Wm. G. Payne. Terms of payment—1400 dollars in cash on the day of sale; 1050 dollars on the 25th of June, 1807; half of the residue on the 14th of August, 1807; and the balance the 14th of August, 1808.—To which satisfactory titles will be made when the money is received. ARCH'D. PLEASANTS, Jr. March 5th, 1807.
WE HAVE removed to the house lately occupied by Messrs. DONALD MACKENZIE & Co. nearly opposite the Bank. JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, 3d March, 1807.
THE Subscriber will dispose of TWO Tracts of Land, in Powhatan county, detached from the one on which he lives, upon very reasonable terms:—One of them containing four hundred and twenty acres, lies immediately in the fork of the North & South branches of Fine Creek, partaking of the flat land of both, to the amount of about thirty acres—This land is rich; above one half is in woods; and mostly of that of the first rate tobacco land. About one hundred and twenty acres of that which is cleared, is now under cultivation and produces Corn and Wheat uncommonly well. There is on this tract, a comfortable Dwelling-House, lately built, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room, also some Negro Houses, and other convenient out Houses. Possession may be had next fall, with the privilege of sowing wheat thereon in proper time. Any person inclined to view the land, may have it shown to them by Capt. LITTLEBERRY STOVALL, who is living on the premises.—Part of the money will be required in hand, and the balance in twelve months from this date. The other TRACT lies near the Buckingham road, on the North side, about four miles below the courthouse; known by the name of TOWN HILL; and possesses the most beautiful and elevated site in the lower county, presenting to the view several ranges of mountains. This place, from its situation, was never known to fail of fruit; besides, a number of Old Fruit Trees of various kinds—there is lately planted thereon, an Orchard of Peach Trees, and another of Apple of choice Fruit. This tract, contains two hundred and seventy acres, about one half in woods, has a comfortable Dwelling-House thereon, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room below. This land is no less valuable for its fertility, than for its healthy and delightful situation, and the advantage of Fruit. A great bargain may be had in this tract on the same terms of the other.—This land will be shown to any person by Mr. SLEAD, living on the premises. If these tracts of Land, are not sold before April Powhatan court, they will be offered for Sale, to the highest bidder, when the terms will be particularly made known. W. BENTLEY. Powhatan county, Jan. 20th, 1807.
FOR SALE, Next door to Mr. William Temple's, Allum Salt, & New-England POTATOES, Of superior quality. Also—A General Assortment of GROCERIES, Good of their kinds and low in price, which will be sold for cash, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, March 6th, 1807.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COURT, JUNE 9th, 1806. Lyle and M'Credie, Plaintiffs } In vs. } Chancery. Samuel Farmer, Defendant. THIS day this cause came on to be heard on the bill and exhibits; and the decree nisi, heretofore entered up in this cause, having been returned executed, and the defendant failing to appear and answer the bill of the complainants, the court doth order and decree, that the defendant be foreclosed his equity of redemption; that the conditional decree be confirmed, and that Cornelius Buck, John Murchie, David Paterson and Charles Graves, or any two or more of them, do sell at public auction, the land and premises mentioned and described in the complainant's bill (reserving the wife's right of dower therein) for ready money, having first given three weeks previous notice of the time and place of such sale; and from the proceeds thereof to pay unto the complainants, the sum of sixty two pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence, current money of Virginia, with legal interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of September, in the year of Christ one thousand eight hundred and three, until paid; and also their costs by them about their suit in this behalf expended; and the over-plus, if any, return to the defendant. And the said commissioners are ordered to make report of their proceedings to court, under this decree, in order to a final decree. Complainants' costs, $9 01. Copy, teste, Thomas Watkins, Clk.
By virtue of the above decree order, the land therein mentioned, will be Sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 28th of March next. Cornelius Buck. John Murchie. David Paterson. Feb. 23d, 1807.
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, POSITIVELY commences drawing in the city of New York, on the second Tuesday in June next. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 1 of 25,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 10,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 5,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 2,000 DOLLARS. 6 of 1,000 DOLLARS. And several of 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.—Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. The FIRST drawn ticket every FIFTH day will be entitled to a capital prize; and the SECOND drawn ticket EVERY DAY, will be entitled to 200 dollars. TICKETS. HALVES, QUARTERS AND EIGHTHS, ARE NOW SELLING AT WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York. By enclosing bank notes, of any description, (post paid) to G. and R. WAITE, tickets and shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. During the drawing, Waite's weekly printed prize list will be sent to the printer of this paper, and to the post master at Richmond; and at the conclusion of the drawing, will also be sent, the managers' printed prize list, for the satisfaction of distant adventurers. At the above offices, have been sold in the lotteries, prizes amounting to a sum, exceeding 300,000 dollars. Present price of tickets, Seven Dollars, but will advance as the drawing approaches. Prize tickets in the late New York lotteries taken in payment. New York, March 10, 1807.
FOR SALE, ON WEDNESDAY THE 25th of MARCH, Two Negroes, All the Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c. Of the estate of James Shields, deceased, on Shockoe hill, and at a brick house of John P. Shields' in Du-Val's plan. The above property will be sold at six months credit for all sums above five dollars, upon the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid to the administrator. There will be hired out, several NEGROES until Christmas next, on the same day and at the same place. I request all those indebted to the estate to make immediate payment; and those who have claims against the same to bring them forward duly authenticated for examination and settlement. It is hoped that prompt attention will be paid to this notification, as the subscriber is anxious to prepare for the creditors, and close his administration upon the estate. JOHN P. SHIELDS, Adm'r. Richmond, March 10, 1807.
LOST OR MISLID, Three Certificates of Funded Debt of the United States, viz. No. 413. Deferred Assurance debt, dated 30th June, 1792, for $ 401 54 No. 669, ditto, same date, 169 47 No. 303, Public debt, 30th June, 1791, 500 00 In all, $ 1071 01 In favor of Francis Charlton of York Town, Virginia, and issued by John Hopkins, Commissioner of Loans. This public notice is given, that new certificates may issue to replace those that have been lost. JAMES BROWN, Atty. for Mary Charlton, Ex'x. of Francis Charlton, dec. Richmond, 12th March, 1807.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Peter Worsham, we shall proceed to sell, for cash, at Thomas Perkins's store in Amelia county, on the 21st inst. all of the Property specified in said deed, consisting of a Tract of Land, Containing 50 acres more or less, lying near Green's old store, and adjoining the lands of Hector M'Neal and Wm. Howlett. One likely Negro Man, by the name of Sam; two Horses, ten head of Cattle, and the Household and Kitchen Furniture, belonging to said Worsham, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said deed of trust and cost attending the same. Acting as trustees, we shall only convey the title vested in us. George Scott, } Trustees. Thompson Scott, } John Jeter, } Amelia, March 3d, 1807.
Upper Appomattox Company. AN ELECTION OF TRUSTEES will be held at Painville, on Tuesday the 14th of April. The shareholders are requested to be punctual in attending, either in person, or by proxy. Jos. Eggleston. Edmund Harrison. Edw'd. Mumford. March 9th, 1807.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807.
To the Public. THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practise law in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Brunswick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business entrusted to his care. WM. MUNFORD.