The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-04-10 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 106.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 10 1807.
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 24th, 1807. Edward Watson, against
Thomas Reeves, (an absent debtor) & John Temple, Defs.
THIS day, came the Complainant by his Counsel, and the deft. Thomas Reeves, not having entered his appearance, and given security, according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the Complainant, it is ordered, that the said Deft. Thomas Reeves, do appear here, on the fourth day of the May term next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house, in this county. And it is further ordered, that the Deft. John Temple do not pay, convey away, or secure any debts by him owing to the other Deft. Thomas Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy. Test, ROBERT POLLARD, c. e. March 27. epim.
JOHN LE TELLIER, DENTIST, AT THE EAGLE TAVERN:
OFFERS his services to the inhabitants of Richmond, in the various branches of his profession, i. e. in restoring the Teeth to their natural elegance, without injuring their enamel, by cleansing them from that corrotive substance called Tartar, which adheres to them, it being of a yellow or black appearance, producing Scurvy, causing an offensive Breath, decaying of the Teeth, or a wasting of the Gums and boney process of the Jaw, till they drop out.
Persons unto whom nature has denied the satisfaction of having natural Teeth, may have their loss supplied by artificial ones, set with such nicety and beauty, that they cannot be distinguished from natural, and of materials that will not change to an unnatural colour. Hollow ones he plugs, so as to prevent them from being painful, or further decaying for many years, and reinstates those with the Gums that are much depreciated by carelessness or corroding medicines. Likewise extracts such as are too far gone to save, in which operation he makes use of
His Patent Perpendicular Extracting Instruments, which take the Teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the Jaw or bruising the Gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general used by Surgeons and Dentists.
He has DENTATRICE of a very superior quality, which he has lately prepared and for Sale. Those who wish to be waked on at their residence, by directing a line or servant to Mr. Le Tellier, will be attended to.
April 7. 2aw2w.
SMITH'S PATENT BAKERY,
N. E. side of the Basin of the Canal, Richmond. CRACKERS, Pies, Navy and Ship Bread, are now making at the above manufactory, and sold there and at the Store of the Subscriber, in any desirable quantity to accommodate purchasers. Every pains will be taken that the quality of the Bread may be supported equal to the best in the U States; and the prices shall be regulated as low as the rates of flour will permit. Letters and orders will meet respectful and prompt attention from JAS. SMITH, 2nd door below the Eagle-Tavern. April 7. 4t.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
IS desirous to sell a part of his LOT, on the Main-Street nearly opposite the Court-House, say from twenty-two to forty-four feet in front, and extending one hundred and fifty-five feet back, it is an eligible situation and worthy the attention of any person who wishes to purchase for the purpose of building thereon. The terms will be made known on application to RICHARD THOMPSON. April 7. tf.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY.
IN pursuance of a Deed of Trust, from Wm. Bentley, Esq. executed on the 23th day of Jan. 1806, and recorded in the Richmond District Court, in order to raise the sum of six hundred dollars due to Ann Berkley with the expenses of sale.
A TRACT OF LAND in the county of Goochland, on Beaver-Dam Creek, containing a hundred acres more or less, it being that part of the Tract of Land formerly owned by Wm. Ronalds, which was sold under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, in the suite Jefferson vs. Ronalds Representatives, and whereof the said Bentley became the purchaser, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the expenses.
The sale will take place in Goochland Court-House, on Monday the 20th day of April next. EDW. CARRINGTON, } Trustees. J. WICKHAM, } Richmond, March 20. tdf.
LAND FOR SALE.
On the 27th day of this month, at Cumberland Court-house, being court day: WILL be offered to the highest bidder, a tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Peter Held Trent, dec. in Cumberland county, on Willis's river, and adjoining the town of Cara, containing by estimation 784 ACRES. This sale is made in conformity to a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, in the Richmond District, to satisfy a debt therein mentioned, due to Alexander Trent's estate. The terms of sale are one third down, one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years, from the day of sale—Bonds, with a Deed of Trust on the land will be demanded by the
COMMISSIONERS. April 3. tdf.
To be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 5th day of May next.
So much of the LAND, whereon John Kelso lives, in the county of Cumberland, late the property of Peter Francisco, as will pay the balance claimed of him, by Samuel G. Adams, of £100, with its interests, by virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me, by the said Peter Francisco, for that purpose.
Wm. RANDOLPH, Trustee. April 3. epdf.
TO HIRE,
Until the first of January next. A NEGRO GIRL from 17 to 18 years of age, who has been accustomed to wait in the house, washing, and slightly acquainted with cooking—For further information apply at the Office of the Enquirer. April 7. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers For Sale, under the form of
WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper.
ISAAC WHITE. JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep tf.
TO RENT,
THE TENEMENT lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agreeable retired situation and very convenient for a family.
Wm. M'KIM. Richmond, March 6. tf.
LETS AWAY
From the subscriber, on the night of the 26th of March, from John Miller's Tavern, in the county of Essex, a NEGRO MAN named Nelson, lately purchased from Mr. Richard Straughan of Richmond county. He is about five feet seven or eight inches high, bow legged, of a black complexion, one of his under bow teeth out, and has a pleasing countenance, when spoken to, & was hired by Col. Daingerfield, near Tappahannock; any person that will apprehend the said fellow, and secure him in Jail, in Tappahannock, or any other Jail in this state, shall receive twenty five dollars reward, and all other reasonable charges paid by
JOHN FROST.
N. B. It is likely that he is lurking about the plantation of Col. Daingerfield, where he has a wife, or about Mrs. William's plantation, below Farmham Church, where he formerly resided.
South Carolina, (New) } March 21.—law4wp Berry Court House. }
THE LAND whereon I now reside, containing 550 acres is still for sale by private contract and immediate possession given if required.
JOHN KELSO. Dec. 27. lawtf.
TO RENT,
For three or five years:
THAT valuable TANYARD of the late Mr. Jacob Bockius, and now occupied by the Subscriber situated on the Main-Street of this city, between the Capitol and Basin of the canal, its conveniences are superior to any other in this place. A large Currying Shop, Cellar and drying Loft, a spacious Bark-House, two Bark Mills and Houses, a Beam House and every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins: Also on the same tenement a convenient DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable and Garden, the renter may be accommodated with about one hundred cords of excellent red and black oak Bark, now in the Bark House at a fair price.
Proposals for the above will be received by the subscriber.
Bond with approved security will be required, and possession given of the whole, except a few of the vats, on the first of September next. The reason assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the ill state of health of the Subscriber to pay that attention the business requires. MARCUS ELCAN. April 3. tf.
TWENTY-EIGHT BARRELS APPLES,
FOR SALE BY
WHITE & SHELTON. March 10. (tf.)
A SSIZE OF BREAD
for the city of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) viz.
A single loaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 24 ozs. for 4 1-2
Ditto of Common Flour 4 1-2
Double the above wt. respectively 9
EDW. CARRINGTON, Mayor. January 6. tf.
MILITARY LANDS
In the State of Ohio, for Sale.
WHEREAS William Carter, late of the city of Richmond, commonly called Doctor William Carter, was, on the first day of August 1797, and at the time of his death, entitled by warrant or warrants for services as a Surgeon, in the service of the United States, to 4000 acres of such Lands, and made his testament and last will on the same day, & year, whereby he directed, "That as soon as a survey of his Lands on the waters of the Scioto, north west of the river Ohio could be received, and a Patent or Patents obtained for the same, the said Lands might be sold to the best advantage, and on the longest credit, that the purchase of his houses and lots would admit of," and departed this life, without altering or revoking the said testament, whereof he constituted three Executors, two of whom, to wit, Josiah Jackson and the subscriber, both of the city of Richmond, only took that office upon themselves: And whereas before the said survey could be obtained, to wit, two of eight hundred acres each, and one of twelve hundred acres, on the upper side of Darby creek, and one of one thousand, and one of two hundred acres on the waters of the said creek, the Lands so surveyed had been ceded by the commonwealth of Virginia, to the United States, whereby the obtainment of Patents for the same has been hitherto obstructed; but that obstruction has been lately removed by an act of Congress, though the circumstance of the estate of the said Testator, will not admit any extensive credit, to be given to the purchaser or purchasers.
I, as acting Executor of the said Testament, hereby notify to the public, that a sale of the said Lands, will be made at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 12th day of May next ensuing, at Public Auction, to the best bidder, for the most that can be gotten, in ready money, or notes, with approved endorser, negotiable, and payable at the Bank of Virginia, within 60 days of the day of sale, when satisfactory proof, relative to the title of Doctor Carter, will be exhibited by the subscriber, and when he will be ready to transfer the same, with a covenant of warranty against all his own acts tending to lessen or impair the same.
CHARLES SPENCER. April 3. law tdf.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of Shepherd and Ferguson, is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons that are indebted to the said firm, are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, to Abraham Shepherd, who is fully authorized to receive and grant discharges for the same—otherwise, fates will be brought indiscriminately.
ABRAHAM SHEPHERD, SAMUEL FERGUSON. March 24. (Imlaw.)
Printing,
IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.
MR. ZACHARIAH TALLIAFERRO,
TAKE notice, that we shall on the 29th and 30th day of April next, at the Tavern of Alexander
Shields, in the town of Lexington, county of Rockbridge, and state of Virginia, at the Tavern of Benjamin Pollard, at Buckingham Court-House, Virginia, on the 11th, 12th, 13th, & 14th of May next, at the Tavern of Thomas Calley in the town of Cartersville, in the county of Cumberland, and state of Virginia on the 15th & 16th of May next, and at the Bell-Tavern in the city of Richmond, and state of Virginia, on the 19th & 20th of the same month, (May,) between the hours of 8 A. M. and 6 P. M. of each day respectively, proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be used as evidence in a suit, now depending and undetermined in the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond district, wherein you are plaintiff, and William Wills, John J. Wills and William R. Bernard are defendants.
WILLIS WILLS, JOHN J. WILLS. March 31. law 4w6
Will be sold,
to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 25th day
of April if fair, otherwise on Monday, at the dwelling house of the Subscriber, in Hanover county:
MY Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, amongst which are, a parcel of very good Beds, Desk, Tables, Chairs, new: Also some Stock. For all sums under 20 dollars cash will be required of the purchaser, for all sums over 20 dollars credit will be given until the first day of September next, on the purchaser giving bond with approved security, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid.
I also wish to dispose of, by private contract, the LAND whereon I now live, containing 170 acres, the Land lies well and produces as well as any of our common Land, there is 80 or 90 acres to clear, and very well timbered and lively, there is a very good House with two rooms above and below stairs, whoever may wish to buy will apply to the subscriber in Hanover county.
Wm. TINSLEY. March 31. law4wp.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber,
WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Best Imperial and Hyson Tea, Pepper, Race and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor shaving Soap, Linseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Paint Green ground in oil, 8 to 10 & 12 to 19 Win-glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails and Spike do. Bar Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Blowplates, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skillets, Powder and Shot, Liverpool Sale Salt for pork, best Hales Salt for Pork, Saltpetre & Brimstone, 600 pair Mens kid Shoes, mens fine shoes, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linen and Irish Sheetings, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plains, Patent Cord and Thickets, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Paste Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackerel, Novas Scotia Herrings, do. Grindstones.
Also, just received from Boston.
One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys.
The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the bank.
BENJ. STETSON. Jan. 22. oaw3m.
FOR SALE—OR RENT,
MY TENEMENT in Manchester, pleasantly situated on the hill, which overlooks the Falls Plantation, and containing suitable accommodations for a family. At any time when I may be out of town, application may be made to Mr. Henry L. Biscoe.
JAMES HENDERSON January 22. oawtf.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a valuable tract of LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle, Virginia, within two miles of Charlottesville, and five of Monticello, containing near thirteen hundred acres, and is of excellent quality, adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat and Tobacco; watered by fine springs and bold runs, one of which is emphatically called Meadow Creek, on account of the valuable flat lands it produces, peculiarly adapted to grass, of which kind there is on the tract a large quantity. There is also a Grist and Saw Mill on this land, and almost an exhaustless flock of fine timber; its contiguity to town, renders both that wood and plank very valuable. The land will be sold entire, or in parcels to suit purchasers, and extensive credit given, the money being satisfactorily secured. For terms, apply to the subscriber who resides within a few miles of the land.
GARLAND CARR. February 27. (law2mp.)
JAMES WORRALL,
HAS lately received a general and carefully assorted stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Patent Medicines, &c. &c. which he offers for sale, at the first corner store, above the Eagle Tavern, lately occupied by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson.
His articles have been selected of the first quality, and will be put up with the greatest care and exactness, on the lowest possible terms. The whole of his compound medicines, have been made by himself, with the most scrupulous attention, to the directions of the different Pharmacopoeias.
Physicians favouring him with their prescriptions, and country Merchants with their orders, may depend on their being executed punctually and with dispatch.
N. B. He has lately received from Dr. Solomon's agent, at New-York, a fresh supply of those invaluable medicines, the Balm of Gilead and Anti Impetigines.
November 28. oawtf.
NEW STORE.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP, OPPOSITE THE EAGLE
TAVERN.
SIMPSON MORRIS,
From London, begs leave to inform the public, that he has just imported from London, a large assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, fit for the approaching season, which he offers now for sale, on very low terms at the above house, viz.
BLACK and Colored Men's, Women's and Children's Worsted Hose; also Men's, Women's and Children's assorted White Cotton Hose of excellent quality, with and without Lace Clocks; also, Woolen Broadcloths, Plain Velveteens, Cut Velveteens, Corduroys, Thicksets, Bennett's patent Cord, Toilettes; Stockingbreches pieces, Swansdown, Florentine Silk, Black Twilled Sarsenet, Black and White French and Brussel Laces, Fresh new pattern Ribbands, Bandannos, Handkerchiefs; a handsome assortment of Printed and Twilled Shawls, Durants of different colors, Common and Fine 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Fine Long Lawns, Sheetings, White Corded Dimities, Cheque for Aprons, Bed Furnitures, Printed Calicoes, a large assortment of Fine Plain and Fancy Muslin, Cambric Muslin; also, Real French Cambric, Red and White Flannels, Printed Dimity, Printed and White Quiltings and Marfeilles, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention.
December 11. oawtf.
Europe.
LONDON, Jan. 31.
RECAPTURE OF BUENOS AYRES.
OFFICIAL.
Admiralty Office, Jan. 27. 1807.
Dispatches, of which the following are copies, have been received at this office from Commodore Sir Home Popham, addressed to William Marfleet, Esq.
His Majesty's ship Diadem, Rio de la Plata, August 25, 1806.
SIR,
When the events of war cease to be favourable to any armament, I consider it the duty of Commanding Officers to state all the circumstances under their knowledge, or information, with clearness and perspicuity, which, either progressively or suddenly, led to a reverse of fortune.
In pursuing this course, I feel confident I shall be able to satisfy the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the liberal and beneficent principles upon which the Government of Gen. Beresford was conducted, do more honour to his Majesty's arms, and the character of G. B. than if he had resorted to expedients completely within his power, which would have effectually annihilated all the efforts of the enemy, and wrested, probably, forever, these countries from the crown of Spain.
Pueridon, one of the municipalities, appears to have been the greatest organ of the revolution. He applied himself with great art and address in preparing the people for a general insurrection.
The arms in the town were secreted, ready for the moment of action; the discontented assembled every night, and attended to his instructions; and he raised all the rabble of the country, by the ample supplies of money with which he was furnished from the north side of the river.—Col. Liniers, a French officer in the Spanish service, and on his parole, successfully employed himself in collecting people at Colonia.
Terror was established, and every person who refused to contribute his assistance to this conspiracy, was threatened with immediate death.
I have traced this from very unquestionable authority and so rapid was the progress of the revolution, when it first shewed itself, that it was not till the 31st July that I learned by a dispatch from the General, which reached me at Ensenada, on my return from Monte Video, that he was apprehensive, from the information he received, that an insurrection would shortly be made.
I heard at the same time from Captain Thomson, that seventeen of the enemy's vessels had just arrived at Colonia, and as it was reported that force was still to be encamped from Monte Video, I sent orders for the Diomed to be brought to Ensenada, and for captain King, of the Diadem, to come up with the remaining few marines, the two companies of Blues, and as many other men as could, in any degree, be spared from the ships, for the purpose of arming some vessels to attack the enemy at Colonia, as it was impossible to prevent his crossing from the north shore whenever the wind was fair.
On the 1st of August, in the afternoon, the Leda anchored off Buenos Ayres, about twelve miles distant; and on my landing on the 2d; which I did as soon as the weather would admit of a boat getting on shore, I found the General had just made a very successful attack on about 1500 Spaniards, under Pueridon, five leagues from the town, with 500 men, in which he took all the enemy's cannon, (I think nine pieces,) and several prisoners.
On the 3d, I attempted to return to the Leda, in the Encounter, which Capt. Honymann bro't within a few miles of that shore for this purpose, as it blew very strong, but the wind freshened so considerably from the eastward, that we could not get to windward.
On the 4th, in the morning, it was very thick weather, and the gale increased to much, that it was impossible to weigh.
About noon, Capt. King arrived in a galivat, with 150 men from the Diadem, for the purpose of arming and commanding the few small vessels we had collected in the harbour; but he was not able to get there till the following day.
On the 5th, in the morning, it moderated, and I reached the Leda, when I received a report from Capt. Thompson, that in the gale of the preceding day, the enemy had crossed from Colonia totally unobserved by any of our ships, except the Schooner under the command of Lieut. Herrick who was lying in the narrow gut leading to Couchas and St. Ildon; but the easterly wind had thrown so much water in the river, that the enemy were enabled to cross over any part of the Parmas Bank, without the necessity of making a greater detour by going higher up the river.
On the 6th and 7th it blew a hurricane; the Leda was lying in four fathoms, with two anchors down and her yards and topsails truck.
On the 8th I heard from Capt. King, that five of our gun-boats had foundered at their anchors; that the Walker had lost her rudder, and the launches and large cutters of the Diadem and Leda were lost.
The torrents of rain that fell during the 6th, 7th and 8th, had rendered the roads totally impracticable for any thing but cavalry, and consequently Gen. Beresford was most seriously disappointed in his determination to attack the enemy at a distance from the town; in which, had it taken place, I entertain no doubt that his army would have added another trait of its invincible spirit under his dispositions.
The enemy, however, by his inexhaustible supply of horse, suffered little inconvenience from the state of the roads, and he was therefore, enabled to approach the town by several directions, without giving the British army any opportunity to attack him.
On the 10th, in the evening the Castle was funnioned, and on the following day I landed, while our remaining vessels were firing on the Spanish posts, and I learned that exclusive of the Spanish army, which was divided into many columns, occupying the various avenues of the town, the inhabitants were all armed, and sheltered on the tops of the houses and churches, with a design of carrying on a war of ambush.
Under these circumstances, and the manifest disposition of the enemy to prevent an engagement, it was determined to embark the wound-
ed that night, and cross the Rio Chello, for the purpose of moving towards Ensenada; but this measure was in a great degree, frustrated by the weather, which became very violent during the night, and consequently retarded the progress of embarkation, though the enemy added a considerable number of men to the houses and churches near the Castle and advanced by all the streets not under the influence of its fire; in short, Sir, his object was to avoid, by every means, a general action, and to place his men in such a situation that they could fire at our troops, while they remained in perfect security themselves.
On the 12th, at day light, I understood a smart fire began from the enemy's advance posts, but was soon returned with great effect from our artillery, which was planted towards the principle streets leading to the Great Square, and for a short time the enemy, by his immense numbers, shewed a greater degree of firmness than on any other occasion, and pushed forward with three pieces of artillery, which Col. Peck, of the 71st, soon charged and took from him. During this time, however, reinforcements crowded the top of all the houses commanding the Great Square from the back streets, and our troops were soon considerably annoyed by people they could not get at. The enemy commanded the Castle in the same way, with the additional advantage of a gun on the top of one of the churches, which I consider an indelible stigma against the character of the Bishop, not only from his situation, but the professions he made.
I can easily conceive how the feelings of General Beresford must at this moment, have been on the rack; disappointed in his last efforts to induce the enemy to a general engagement in the Great Square, his gallant little army falling fast by shots from invisible persons, and the only alternative which could prevent itself to save the useless effusion of so much valuable blood, was a flag of truce, which was hoisted at the Castle about one o'clock.
In an instant, there were 10,000 men in the Great Square, pressing forward in the most outrageous manner, to get into the fort, and even firing at our men on the ramparts; so much so that it was with extreme difficulty the British troops were prevented from revenging this insult; indeed the general was obliged to tell the Spanish officers if their men did not retire in the course of one minute, he must, as the only measure of safety, haul down the flag of truce, and to commence hostilities. This firmness had the desired effect; and he then sent his conditions to the Spanish General, and they were instantly acceded to.
I enclose a copy of the capitulation, and I trust the high and independent language in which it is couched and the terms dictated by Gen. Beresford, to an officer at the head of myriads of people, will do him infinite honour in England, and obtain for him his Majesty's most gracious approbation of his conduct.

lousy of the enemy, & not from any indisposition to appreciate their merit in the most liberal manner; a sentiment which I have held on every occasion, and publicly marked it in all former dispatches.
I have the honour to be, &c. H. POPEHAM.
Extracted from English Papers to Feb. 12.
Dispatches were received on Friday, from Mr. Adair, which intimate that a victory had been gained by the Russians after the 26th. The Russian general B. is said to have been defeated by the French, and to have been detected by the general in chief, Kaminskoy, when on the point of leaving to the French the whole of the Russian magazines, by withdrawing the guard. Kaminskoy, it is said, took his sword from him with his own hands, and sent him in irons to St. Petersburg, and the French, when they made their attack, experienced the most formidable resistance, which ended in a complete defeat. Great disorder is said to have prevailed in the French army, particularly amongst the emperor's guards, who insisted on winter quarters, and of five of the columns employed in the attack, three were defeated, and one had refused to advance.
RUSSIAN MANIFESTO.
"The events which have spread over Europe the horrors of bloodshed and desolation, from an insatiable thirst of conquest and aggrandizement in the present usurped government of France, are manifested to the whole world. Our endeavours to set bounds to this evil, and to preserve the tranquillity and integrity of powers in alliance with us by pacific measures, all proved ineffectual. The perfidy with which the common enemy violates the sanctity of Treaties and the rights of nations, threatening Europe with universal devastation, incited us at last to take up arms in support of neighbouring kingdoms. The series of disasters that befell the Austrian armies obliged that monarchy to conclude a disadvantageous peace, on terms dictated by the ambition of the conqueror, and the dire necessity of circumstances. After this, Prussia, vainly attempting to check the mischief by the establishment of a general and solid peace, through the means of negotiation, notwithstanding all her sacrifices for the sake of preserving an alliance with France, notwithstanding all her compliances with the demands of this common enemy, could not long remain exempt from the calamities of war. Lulled into a state of delusive security by the prospect of peace which she vainly hoped to enjoy, and the mistaken confidence she reposed in a treacherous ally, she was suddenly plunged into the very abyss of ruin. The armies of Napoleon, falling on the Prussian troops before they had been able to unite, defeated them, and made an easy conquest of the defenceless capital, and seized the greatest part of the provinces of that kingdom."
"In such a situation of affairs, seeing this neighbouring power, which divided the western borders of our empire from France, destitute of all further means of defence, it became indispensably necessary for us to advance our armies under the command of Field Marshal Count Kaminskoy, for the defence of our territories, menaced on that side with an hostile invasion; and having implored the protection of the Almighty, who ever espouses the cause of the just, we ordered every effort to be made for the defeat of this dangerous assailant, who, in the proclamations he has published, carries his audacity so far, as openly to threaten that he will extend his triumph even over our dominions."
"At the commencement of this inevitable war, the whole burden of which, after the total overthrow of our allies, devolves upon our country, we consider it our first duty to redouble our unceasing efforts for the preservation of the tranquillity and integrity of our empire, by augmenting and collecting the armed force of faithful, brave and magnanimous people, entrusted to our administration by Almighty Providence. The miseries which have so rapidly overtaken the neighbouring powers, evince the necessity of recourse to unusual means, to great and vigorous measures, which can only be carried into effect by a zealous attachment to our country, by a manly firmness of spirit, and a true sense of national honor. A people really inspired and actuated by sentiments of that description, arming in a body, may raise an impenetrable rampart against every hostile attack, however formidable. Neglect in providing for their internal security, by such general armaments, during the present contest with France, in opposition to her system of plunder and rapine, has been attended with the most pernicious consequences to Austria, and not a little contributed to the downfall of Prussia."
"Their fate was determined by the loss of a few battles; after which the enemy meeting no obstacle, and dreading no opposition from an unarmed populace, suddenly forced his way through the inferior provinces, spread devastation and terror by his rapid and violent depredations, destroyed the scattered remains of a routed army, and effected a total overthrow of their empires. The bravery of the Russian troops, and the victories which their unexampled firmness, for the course of a century past, has gained over every foreign foe, to the remotest corner of the earth—the trophies still existing in various parts of these realms which have been extended by their achievements—and the recollection of the glory they have thus acquired, affords us the strongest ground to hope that on the present occasion under the dispensations of Providence, whose blessing attend the arms of the just, all the machinations of our enemies may be confounded, and that the only traces they leave behind them upon our soil, will be their own grave."
"The immense tract of country upon which these armies must act, occasioning many difficulties in the way of their speedy and mutual co-operation for the defence of an extensive frontier, the evident danger which would arise in case (which God forbid should ever happen) the enemy might penetrate into the interior of our empire, compel us to adopt the most efficacious measures to avert it, by the establishment of a general temporary armament or militia, which may be ready in all quarters at a moment's notice, to support the regular troops, and able to oppose to the enemy at every step the invincible force of the true sons of their country, united for the preservation of their most valuable enjoyments."
"In such arduous circumstances we refer with the fullest confidence to the distinguished order of the hereditary nobility of our empire, by whose faithful services in the field of battle, and extensive sacrifices both of life and property, Russia has been elevated to her present greatness, to that order by which examples of heroism has on all occasions animated and assisted the subordinate members of the empire to participate in the salvation, defence and glory of our country. The memorable proofs of patriotism & loyalty displayed in ancient and modern times by the nobility of Russia, and their well-known readiness on every occasion, where the common good requires their exertions, to obey the summons of their sovereign, and to meet with spirit every toil, and every danger for the service of the empire, convince us how cordially, zealously, and efficaciously, it will co-operate with us for the speedy and successful completion of such a provisional armament or militia, as is indispensably required, and now ordained for public security, according to the regulations annexed hereto."
"We are likewise well assured, that our faithful corporations, and every class of citizens, as well as the crown peasants, and free boors through the country, will unite their efforts to bear the common burden of this important public duty for the defence of our holy faith, and for individual preservation."
"May the servants of the church of God offer up in concert with ourselves and all our faithful subjects, the most fervent prayers towards the Supreme Disposer of events, that he may shed his divine favour on our efforts to avert the common danger, to vanquish and exterminate the foe, and to restore the blessings of peace, and tranquillity in the heart of our empire."
To this manifesto is annexed a proclamation for erecting immediately a provisional force, or militia, of 612,000 men. For this purpose the different governments throughout the Russian Empire are divided into seven districts, each of which according to the plan laid down, is to furnish a certain number of troops. These seven armies, or contingents of districts, were to be formed as soon as the different preliminary measures, such as the making out lists, and appointing officers, had been gone through; but they were to continue no longer embodied than the present danger existed.
FRENCH NEWS.
From a late London paper.
Still are we without any official advices from the continent. Yet accounts continue to be received from various parts of the successes of the Russians after the 26th of Dec. One letter from a house in Germany, dated the 23d ult. states, "that the French lost nine generals in the battles immediately subsequent to that of the 26th December; but not a word more do they mention of their loss. Davoust attacked the centre of the Russian army, on which this division retired fighting; but they brought both their wings to bear on Davoust's rear, and ultimately defeated him with great loss."
Another letter says, that it was on the 28th Dec. "that the fortune of war changed in favor of the Russian army, and continued decidedly so till the 30th, the date of the last dispatches from the scene of action, which at that time had removed nearer Warsaw, to which city the French had retreated, after suffering repeated defeats."
General Menstein, the commander of Dantzic, has published a bulletin, announcing intelligence from Koningberg, of another total defeat of the French by the Russians, after fighting from the 27th to the 30th Dec. The editor of the French paper printed at Altona, also received a letter containing the particulars of the above defeat; but the French Minister insisted that the whole was a falsehood, and had it suppressed. According to this letter, Marshal Kamenskoy, by a masterly manœuvre with the center and left wing of the Russian army, is said to have turned and surrounded three corps of the French army, namely, those of Davoust, Ney, and Soult; to have killed upwards of 40,000 and taken 30,000 prisoners, among the latter is said to be Davoust himself.
By the mail from Hufum, which arrived on Friday, and brought letters from Hamburg to the 23d, and accounts from Warsaw of the 28th, the fact, that the French have sustained a signal defeat in Poland, is still farther confirmed. All the accounts published in the Hamburg papers are, as might be supposed, entirely silent as to any defeat of the French; but the master of a Danish vessel which arrived on Friday in the river, has affirmed, that before he failed from Elsinour on the 21st he saw a printed official account of the particulars of the victory obtained by the Russians. It was shewn to him by the commandant of the place, and agrees with the substance of the reports which have already appeared. After the arrival of the mail on Friday, a note, of which the following is a copy, was circulated among the public officers:
"January 30—Various accounts received this morning confirm the defeat of the French at Ostrolenka, but the official details are not yet arrived. Letters from Dantzick mention, that 40,000 French prisoners are marched into Koningberg. Bonaparte was at Warsaw was at Warsaw on the 8th of January; but the Russians have crossed the Vistula, and an engagement took place on the 7th January at Szakhow, on the road to Posen, which is said to have terminated to the disadvantage of the French."
ILLNESS OF BONAPARTE.
The London Sunday Review of Jan. 25, says, "Through an authentic channel, we have received advice that Bonaparte's health has been so much impaired by the fatigue and anxiety to which he has of late been exposed, as to impair his medical attendants with the most serious apprehensions for his safety. He has for some time laboured under a dropsical complaint; and contrary to the advice of his physicians, persists in a profuse use of opium. He also drinks excessive quantities of coffee, without either sugar or cream; a practice which is supposed to have contributed to that languor and debility which occasionally oppresses him in such a degree, as to render him incapable of any ordinary exertion."
PHILADELPHIA, April 3.
A letter is said to have been received, by a gentleman in this city, from his friend in Bordeaux or Paris, dated about the 20th January, giving an account of a severe action of fifty hours, after that of December 26th, between the French and Russians. At the close of this long struggle, which was extremely sharp and bloody, the Emperor of France, is stated to have thrown a body of 10,000 horse into the Russian rear, by a wonderful circuitous forced march. This manœuvre produced a total rout of the Russians, who had 52,000 men killed, taken and wounded.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
The movements of Russia render the character of the war uncertain. Tho' the Russians
had retreated, yet the French had not obtained that decisive victory which has signalized many of their engagements. It is now to be seen whether the Russians will continue to retreat, (and then negotiations may be expected) or whether they will again commit their fate to the decision of a battle. Livonia, which lies in the route of the Russians towards their Capital, may be considered as a country of Germany. As soon as the Russians discovered a disposition to reduce this country, it sought the protection of Sweden. It soon after came into the possession of Poland, and this country, for a century ending in 1660, was a scene of bloody wars between Russia, Sweden, and Poland. In 1660 Livonia was delivered to Sweden. But after the northern war of the last century, in 1721, Sweden ceded this country to Russia forever. But the Swedes soon discovered what a sacrifice they had made, and in 1741, attempted to recover part of this country; but in 1743, Russia was confirmed in its possession, and acquired a portion of Finland, which it has been suggested, Sweden might recover in a war with the French against Russia. The Russians reckon from Riga to Narva 400 wersts, or 21 stations or postages, three of the wersts being about two English miles. From Riga to Pernau, 164 wersts, or 9 postages. From Pernau to Reval, 138 wersts or 6 postages. From Reval to Habib, 95 wersts, or 4 postages, and from Riga to Narva, 196 wersts, or 9 postages, and from Riga to Narva, 400 wersts is to the bounds of Livonia, and to the entrance of the government of Petersburg—Riga is in 56, 57, N. L. and 21, 40, E. Long. from Paris, while Petersburg is in 59, 56, N. L. and 28, 59, E. Longitude. In this country the towns and even villages are few, and the country has suffered excessively by war, famine and pestilence. But it has been reckoned the granary of the North, and has been great prosperity in former ages. In 1771 its inhabitants were reckoned between 4 and 5 hundred thousand. The Germans make the principal part of the inhabitants. The Swedes are still numerous, the Russians increase, but English, Danes, Dutch and French, are to be found in the Dutchy, and the trade of Riga and Reval increases. Grodno, towards which the Russians have retired, is not far S. W. of Wilna, which lies in 54, 41, N. L. and 23, 7, 30, E. L.
The uncertainty of the moment has given occasion for various conjectures respecting the other European powers, and they are as contradictory as possible. While some accounts represent the Austrians as drawing into closer confidence with the French, some representations are of the greatest jealousy, and of apprehensions of a rupture. As the Russians have left the territories of Prussia, some definite measures are expected respecting Prussia, as the position of Russian armies was a plea against the Armistice. The greatest uncertainty rests upon the measures of Denmark. Not that this peaceful Kingdom is waiting for an opportunity to enter into war, but is balancing itself between the fears from British claims on the ocean, and the present extent of French power. The French armies are spreading over a great extent of country and they have much to subdue. It is said that Dantzic has prepared to make a very powerful resistance to the French, who are marching against it. The population has been given at 80,000.
From England we learn, that they have received some communications from the Baltic, in consequence of which a British fleet is getting ready for that sea, and from some appearance, not improbably to co-operate with the Cities on that sea against the French. The English embarrass the Commerce of the Adriatic, but we have not particular accounts of their operations against the Venetian territories. We have no particular statement respecting the operations of the French in Dalmatia and Albania, but from probable accounts, the Austrians discover no opposition in that quarter. The news from Naples left the French extending their power in that kingdom. The various accounts from Turkey, and the report of an English fleet in the Turkish seas, oblige our wishes for more consistent information in that quarter. At present the declarations of the French respecting the disposition of the Turks are opposed to those of the English, though the measures of the English seem to confirm at least the apprehensions of their truth.
West Indies.
GENERAL CRAWFORD'S EXPEDITION.
LONDON, February 12. We have the pleasure of announcing the safe arrival at St. Jago, on the 14th of December last, of the expedition under General Crawford. The following letter from a gentleman attached to the expedition is the more gratifying, because we can implicitly rely on the accuracy of our correspondent:
"Island of St. Jago, Dec 28, 1806. It is a chance if this ever reach you; but I shall run the risk of writing, as the Argo man of war, which accidentally came in here a few days ago, will sail to day on a cruise, and it is probable she may have the good fortune of forwarding this letter to England."
"The expedition under the command of brigadier general Crawford, left Falmouth on the 12th Nov. and arrived here on the 14th inst. The following is a list of the ships of war which accompanied it, viz."
   SHIPS. GUNS. COMMANDERS.     Spencer 74 Hon. Capt. Stopford.   Theseus 74 Hon. Capt. Hope.   Captain 74 Capt. Cockburn.   Ganges 74 Capt. Halkett.   Nereide (frigate) 36 Capt. Corbet.   Paulina (sloop) 18 Capt. Luntley.   Haughty (brig) 16 Lieut. Mitchell; and the Ant and Jackdaw sch'rs.  
The following is the force under General Crawford, viz. 9th dragoon guards, 4 troops, commanded by Lt. Col. Kingston. 5th foot 1st batt. Davie. 36th do do Burne. 45th do do Guard. 85th do do Buff. 95th do, or rifle corps, do, co's. Major M'Leod Together with two companies of artillery, a proportion of the corps of royal engineers, artificers, and drivers. The 9th light dragoons accompanied the expedition to this place, and are still here. They are commanded by the hon. col. Mahon, who is senior to, and not under the orders of gen. Crawford. It is thought they will leave us as soon as admiral Murry joins us.
"We experienced much bad weather in the early part of the voyage, and several of the transports sustained some damage, in consequence of running foul of each other in the night, the weather being very foggy. The wind was so unfavorable, that the fleet did not arrive off Madeira until the 5th Dec. The commodore sent off the Paulina sloop, and the two Schooners, with two more transports for the purpose of obtaining wine for the fleet, but these vessels were unfortunately blown off the island, and did not overtake the fleet until a considerable time after their arrival here. After suffering a severe gale off Madeira from the northward, the fleet reached the island of Palma early on the 7th. Here we fell in with the Nereide frigate, which had parted from the fleet very early in
the voyage. Off Madeira, she had fallen in with and taken a Spanish privateer and a merchantman, the former of which, being dismissed by the captors, was given up to the prisoners, who were allowed to depart—the other has since been brought in here; she is laden with provisions."
"Previously to the landing of any part of the fleet, the general made the most prudent arrangement with the governor of this place, respecting the regular establishment of a market, and the most effectual means of obtaining refreshments for the navy and army. In consequence of which there has been the most plentiful supply of all sorts of provisions, fruit, &c. which this island affords, though not very reasonable. The governor has been excessively attentive to the troops. To prevent a surprise of the fleet by an enemy's squadron, the general thought it prudent to erect a battery of four 24 pounders, on the west point of the bay of Porto Praya, which is capable of raking vessels coming into the Bay."
"We are perfectly ignorant where we are yet destined. We are weary with conjecture. The fleet is completely watered, and we are now only waiting for the arrival of admiral Murray, who is daily expected."
"Advises were this day received in town, stating, that the above expedition failed from St. Jago on the 11th January, supposed to be going round Cape Horn. The ships bound to Buenos Ayres left them on the 2d January."
General Miranda. —By a gentleman just arrived in this city from Trinidad, and whose information is entitled to the fullest credit, from his personal and particular acquaintance with the officers and other principal persons attached to the late expedition of Miranda, we have the following information: That general Miranda, was at Trinidad when our informant left there—and that he was in daily expectation of receiving a reinforcement of between 8 or 10,000 men from England, under the orders of general Tucker, and which are said to have failed, but had been detained by adverse winds; that on the arrival of these troops Miranda would immediately undertake a second expedition against the Spanish dominions of South America—and that it was the concurrent opinion, of those qualified to form a correct one, that with this respectable force the general would be able to crown his enterprise with complete and speedy success.—Miranda had been appointed to the rank of major-general by the English government. The failure of his late attempt to liberate his countrymen from Spanish oppression in that part of the world, was attributed, wholly to the smallness of the forces with which it was attempted, as they did not, altogether amount to 800 men. Great numbers of the natives, and those friendly to his project had frequently joined the standard of Miranda, but could not be induced to continue their fidelity, as they could feel no certainty of protection from such a handful of men, against the troops and threatened vengeance of the Spanish government. N. Y. Morning Chronicle.
CHARLESTON, March 26. A gentleman arrived yesterday from Havana, informs us, that one of the British cartels, from Jamaica, bound to Europe, with a part of the Dutch prisoners taken at Corracoa, had arrived at that island. It was stated that the British commander had been compelled to enter that port, by the Spanish government, and condemned; and the captain had been ordered to leave the place. The Spanish officers excused themselves for this act of outrage against the established custom of nations, by asserting that the British had been guilty of similar conduct. Courier.
Domestic.
PHILADELPHIA, April 3. Orders, it is said, have been received from the Navy-Office, directing the dismantling of the gun-boats, which have been fitting out at the Navy-Yard at Brooklyn—these vessels were nearly ready for sea, and had, we understand, taken in their water under the hourly expectation of receiving orders to depart.
PHILADELPHIA, April 3.
REBELLION OF PRINCETON COLLEGE. We have seen letters from Princeton, (N. J.) dated yesterday, which states, that a very serious rupture had occurred in the College of that place. Upwards of 150 students have openly revolted against the authority of the Principal and Teachers; in consequence of three of their fellow students having been expelled. The whole number of Literary Infurgents have been dismissed from the walls of the college, until a Board of Trustees, to be immediately convened, shall give a decision on the subject. We sincerely regret that any thing should have occurred to tarnish the reputation, or interrupt the progress of so respectable and useful a seminary of learning. Phil. Gaz.
"It is understood that the profits of the Manufacturing Department of the "House of Employment" of the city and county of Philadelphia, amounted to five thousand dollars in the last year." [Phil. Paper.]
PENNSYLVANIA AFFAIRS.
The committee of enquiry into the governor's conduct made report this morning—the charges are, 1. The use of the fac simile. 2. The appointment of Dr. Buchanan, 3. The removal of Dr. Reynolds. 4. The overtures made to Duane to withdraw a criminal prosecution against him, on condition that he would discontinue his suits against J. B. M'Kean and others. 5. Setting aside the election of Wolbert, for which the committee think the governor had not a shadow of cause. 6. Sending a blank commission to be filled up by J. B. M'Kean, to examine witnesses respecting the contested election of sheriff. 7. Issuing a warrant for the arrest of Cabrera, and afterwards dispensing with the rules of the prison with respect to him. United States Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in New-Orleans, dated 1st March, 1807. There are strong hopes that Judge Workman and Lt. Col. Kerr (Orleans Militia) will meet their deserts. A consciousness of guilt has induced the first to resign his judgeship—and the packed jury who could not agree on
the trial of Kerr, have been dismissed, and new trials ordered, notwithstanding the opposition of the Attorney General, Mr. Brown, who, however, as well as Judge Hall, appear at present as zealous in the prosecutions of the culprits, as they lately were remiss. It appears to me that the president will act wisely, by causing the governor to remove from office all those persons who have been engaged in the secret combination with Workman, and Co. This is notoriously the case with several who hold the most lucrative offices in this territory, and their names must have been made known to the president.
A rapid change is taking place in the public mind daily, in favor of Wilkinson.
Extract of a letter from Natchez, dated February 15, 1807.
Judge Tolmin has committed Blannerhasse, an Irish gentleman, living on the Ohio, to take his trial in the state of Virginia, where he resided, and where all the substantial testimony which will fix illegal intentions upon him is to be found. This, however, is here considered as a most flagrant outrage, because his wife and children are here, and here it is alleged, he ought to be tried. Although a prosecution against him carried on here must of necessity terminate in an idle parade.
Floyd and Ralston, on the other hand, with to be tried in Kentucky and Indiana, for where they live—but as the evidence of their intention is to be found here in the testimony of Doctor Carmichael, they have been committed for trial in the Mississippi Territory, before a court to be summoned specially by the governor—and which will it is believed, have full jurisdiction under the act of Congress.
All of those gentlemen have been released from confinement by a writ of Habeas Corpus, and are now at large.
TRIBUTE OF APPLAUSE.
HIS EXCELLENCY, BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES WILKINSON. SIR.
The subscribers, makers of vessels in the port of New-Orleans, beg leave to express to you through this channel of communication, the high sense they entertain of your services in the present alarming crisis.
Surrounded as we are by the suspicions of deluded persons, more than ordinary means are requisite to frustrate their nefarious designs, and though we deprecate military ascendancy in a free government; yet, we consider it at this juncture, the only alternative to preserve the peace of the country, and maintain inviolate the real interests of the United States.
In all your measures, Sir, we have perceived the arm of power, guided by the dictates of patriotism; and we are well convinced that the civil authority is set aside only because it is incompetent from the nature of its process, to avert the storm which was ready to burst over us.
That your exertions may be crowned with success, and your services meet the reward which they so justly merit, is the sincere wish of,
SIR, Your admirers and friends,
 Richard Stites,  David Brown,  Benjamin Brax,  Edward O'Brien,  Richard Field,  John Brown,  Stephen Clay,  James Stanfard,  Daniel Orr,  Lloyd Jones,  Benjamin Swainson,  Sam'l McCutcheon,  Amariah Williams,  Francis Pearson,  Robert Swain,  Thomas Stacy,  William Allen,  Samuel Smith,  John Pratt,  John Coug,  T. Symonds,  P. Brown,  John Richards,  James Withrum,  Philip Wilson, jun.  John Waller,  William F. Pigot,  Edward Hunt,  O. Bafruck,  Thomas Churchfield,  George Chapman,  Frederick Waldron. 
New-Orleans, 7th February, 1807.
Richard Stites, Lloyd Jones, William F. Pigot, Committee appointed to wait on the general.
To captain Richard Stites, Lloyd Jones and William F. Pigot,—a committee from thirty-one makers of vessels in the port of New-Orleans.
GENTLEMEN, I receive with great satisfaction this testimony of your approbation of my conduct, pending one of the most painful and interesting scenes of my life.
The spontaneous offerings of a band of patriots, assembled at this remote point, from various quarters of the American union; of a body of respectable citizens, who, though personally unknown to me, have had an opportunity of witnessing my whole conduct, cannot be too highly appreciated; because they must be considered the genuine offspring of the breast, uninduced by management, and untinctured by prejudice or personality.
If an ardent, honest zeal has impelled me to anticipate the tardy course of the law, for the salvation of the constitution, I hope the magnitude of the motive may extenuate the partial, personal, momentary trespass; and that the decisive steps which have been forced upon me by a combination of imperious circumstances, may be preferred by every vigilant, faithful citizen, to a timid circumspection, which would have put to hazard the safety of this emporium and a whole country.
I beg you, gentlemen, and those among you represent, to accept my acknowledgement for your partiality, and my warmest wishes for your individual prosperity and happiness. JAMES WILKINSON.
Lieutenant Wilkinson, who went with Lieutenant Pike to explore the interior of Louisiana, has arrived at New-Orleans, having descended the Arkansas. Lieutenant Pike is to defend the Red River.
BURR'S CONSPIRACY.
Extract of a letter from St. Louis, Louisiana, February 18th, 1807.
That a conspiracy has been formed headed by Aaron Burr, to overturn the best government, which the wisdom of man has yet devised, no rational man can longer doubt.
On the 9th inst. Robert Weicent, Esq. who is major of the first battalion of militia and justice of the court of common pleas and quarter sessions for St. Louis district, was arrested and recognized before his honor Judge Lucas, on a charge of conspiracy. This man Weicent has always been a violent Federalist—He was a captain in John Adam's Standing army; he is from Philadelphia resides at the Government House, and is the son-in-law of our very worthy Secretary Joseph Browne, who is a brother-in-law of Burr.
John Smith, Esq. col. of the militia and chief justice of the court of common pleas and quarter sessions and Henry Dodge who is Sheriff and adjutant of a regiment of St. Genevieve district, have also been arrested and recognized before his honor, Judge Shroader upon the same

charge. —These gentlemen are all the particular friends of that great, good, virtuous and patriotic man Gen. Wilkinson—they were appointed to office by him. Chillicothe paper.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 10th APRIL.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
In the Argus of the 7th, it is stated, and the fact is now too generally notorious to be doubted, that the chief justice Marshall has dined with Aaron Burr at Mr. Wickham's, since he himself solemnly decided, that there was probable cause to believe Burr guilty of a high misdemeanor against his country. The story has indeed excited some surprise in Richmond, but none of those sentiments of lively indignation, which a stranger from the country would naturally have expected.
As to Burr himself, I feel towards him the same sentiment I feel towards every man charged with a crime—the wish, that if guilty, he may be punished, if innocent, acquitted. His efforts, to whatever end directed, have not as yet been attended with consequences, which can excite in the bosom of a patriot any thing like personal resentment. I heard with pleasure, that Burr on his arrival in Richmond, was readily furnished with the supplies necessary to his comfort: I thought it a signal proof of the generosity of my countrymen. I heard with pleasure, how zealously and ably his counsel had defended him: I thought such exertions honorable to our bar. That his counsel should admit him to the freest communion of a professional nature, and that such intercourse should be conducted on their part with civility and tenderness, even tho' they may think him guilty, I am not disposed to deny; but I insist, that no situation should, (God forbid, that the profession of the law should!) excuse a man, for wanting the ordinary feelings of a citizen towards the violators of the law. And truly, my surprise would have equalled my indignation, had Burr been admitted to the familiarity of private friendship, much more to the house and table, of any man, but Mr. Wickham. This gentleman (if we may listen to the once loud cry of angry fame, which still rumbles, though at a distance) was once himself regarded as a part of state offender, as an insidious foe to the liberty and independence of the U. States. I shall not vouch for the truth of the shocking charge I allude to, nor discuss its probability. I resign that task to Mr. Wickham, if he think proper, or dare, to encounter it. But if it be true, no wonder Burr's situation should excite his sympathy. I will not press the subject. Yet Mr. Wickham should have remembered, and having forgotten, should be publicly instructed, that as the people of Virginia have generously forgiven the errors of his youth, (I choose the mildest phrase, for I too have joined in the pardon) he should modestly have refrained from recalling to our recollection, by entertaining a suspected traitor to the union as his guest, a report so damaging to his own fame.
I have never had any, the least confidence in the political principles of the chief justice. I have never discovered in his public (for I am ignorant of his private) character, any of that noble candor, which his friends have made the theme of such extravagant eulogium. I cannot discern in him, for my soul, those splendid and even godlike talents, which many of all parties ascribe to him: his book certainly displays none such. But I have always been informed, and still now have believed, that he was a man of excellent judgment, most consummate prudence, and of a deportment highly decorous and dignified. I took his merits upon trust, and bountifully gave him credit for good qualities I find he does not possess.
Let me inform the conscience of the chief justice, that the public do not view his dining with Burr, as a circumstance so trivial as he himself may incline to consider it. It is impossible to separate the judge from the man. We regard such conduct as a willful prostration of the dignity of his own character, and a wanton insult he might have spared his country. How has Burr entitled himself to be the social companion of the chief justice? Is he not still suspected of the blackest crimes? How has he manifested his innocence? Has he even thrown off that cloak of mystery, which truth, innocence, and virtue were never known to wear, and in which all his words and actions have been enveloped?
What will the people of Virginia, who yet regard the name of John Marshall with a kind of parental fondness, and too faintly condemn the fatal errors, or impious ambition, that led him to desert them—what will the people of the union, who look up to the chief justice, as the head of the third great co-ordinate branch of government, too high to be ambitious, and supported against any fall from dignity by his very elevation, (for such is the impracticable theory of our independent judiciary)—what will they think, how will they feel, when they learn, that the chief justice has seated at the same convivial board with Aaron Burr?—with whom?—With the very man, of whom that very chief justice has declared, that there is probable cause to believe him guilty of a high misdemeanor against the U. States; at whose trial the chief justice is himself to preside; who is suspected to have plotted schemes hostile to the happiness, the liberty and integrity of the union, schemes which would have rendered the chief justice an alien to his own father; who is charged on the evidence of a gentleman, on whom his country have bestowed many testimonies of esteem, I mean Mr. Eaton—with having entertained the abominable design, or at least imagination, of assassinating the president, disolving the congress, dishing the chief justice himself at his ermine, overturning all our sacred institutions, state and federal, and erecting an execrable despotism on the ruins of freedom. Whether Burr will be able to repel these charges or not, I shall not pretend to decide; for I do not mean to prejudge him; but I do say, that the evidence they rest on, is sufficient to render him an unfit companion for the chief justice.
I have searched in vain in my own mind, for some apology for conduct so grossly indecent. Perhaps, it may be thought that my understanding is not likely to be very acute on such a subject; but indeed I have heard no excuse offered by any other person. Surely the chief justice does not pretend to be the private friend of Burr; if so, I beg leave to enquire by what services Burr has obliterated from his memory, that very, very horrid deed, which was called the murder of Hamilton? By what merits has he conciliated the good will of all good federalists? Surely not by the appearance of a rebellion against the government?
Was the chief justice ignorant that Burr was to be of the party, to which Mr. Wickham invited him? If so, what are we to think of Mr. Wickham's delicacy towards his friend? If so, why did not the judge leave the house to soon as he discovered the indignity imposed upon him? If so, let that be aligned as the reason, and I shall more rejoice to hear it, than any of those sycophants, of whom the judge boasts so numerous a retinue; for I re-
gard his conduct as a disgrace to my country, and shall be happy at any alleviation he ever trivial. But I take it for granted, the act was wilful.
But it may be said, Mr. Wickham's was a friend's house, and surely the chief justice may dine at a friend's house, with any person whom that friend may think fit to invite. Indeed! Suppose that "unfortunate gentleman," Thomas Logwood, lately confined to the penitentiary had been bailed, as he might have been had his friends been as zealous as Burr's—and suppose that, pending the prosecution, Mr. Edmund Randolph had thought fit to give his chieftan an entertainment, (though I ought to bespeak Mr. Randolph's pardon for even supposing such a case)—and suppose Mr. Randolph had invited the chief justice to be of the party; how would he have felt? how acted? Would he have laughed at the folly, or burned at the insult, which must have introduced such an invitation? Yet, where is the man, so ignorant of the nature and consequences of crimes, as to compare that of Logwood, to the misdemeanor, for which the chief justice has declared that Burr ought to be tried; much more to the treason of which he is suspected? Or is it only the grandeur and sublimity of the crime, which redeems the character of the criminal and exalts him to a level with a federal judge?
Has the chief justice forgotten or neglected the maxim, which is in the mouth of every tyro of the law—that the administration of justice should not only be pure but unsusppected? I warn him to have it constantly in his remembrance, and to beware how he inconsiderately betrays motives which may expose him to further scrutiny.
I doubt not, this will be deemed a very singular publication. The style of it is, indeed, little consonant to that which prevails too generally throughout this superb and courtly metropolis. But the sentiments, as well as the manner in which they are expressed, are suitable to my own temper, & sanctioned by my own judgment; and I am not very anxious to obtain the approbation of those, who approve the conduct which I have here condemned. A STRANGER FROM THE COUNTRY.
Our last paper contained an article from the Boston Centinel, concerning the nomination of Capt. Clarke as "Lieutenant-Colonel" in the army of the U. S. on which we intended to make a single comment. It elapsed us however in the hurry of composition; but as our comment was intended to display one important change in the military system proposed by the President but rejected by the Senate, it may not be unimportant to recall it to our readers.
The President nominated Captain or Lieutenant Clarke, the enterprising companion of captain Lewis, as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the army of the U. States.
The Senate did not approve, in other words they rejected the nomination. The federal papers chuckle at this variation of sentiment; and sneeringly ask, how it is possible, as democrats can do no wrong, for a democratic President and a democratic Senate to disagree? But if this disagreement proves any thing at all, it operates in favour of the republican party. It proves, that this democratic Senate are not so completely the subservient slaves of this democratic President as the federal papers have falsely asserted.—Two republicans may conscientiously differ upon subordinate points; one may be attached to a certain plan, and the other opposed to it: And yet whoever was ridiculous enough to infer, that on all great questions they were not perfectly agreed; and that there was not the warmest attachment and concert between them?—It is precisely the same case with respect to the President and the Senate.
The Federal prints, however, as usual, oppose this measure of the President and are not ashamed to range themselves under the banners of a Democratic Senate.—Let this however pass; it is surely very little to the honour either of the President or the Senate to obtain their concurrence.—Let us approach the ground of this opposition. It is to the appointment itself that they object.
But no one who knows Capt. Clarke, can possibly suppose it is to the man himself the opposition is intended. With a spirit dauntless and firm; an enterprising and experienced temper; a mind that burns to distinguish itself in the good of his country; no man can object to Capt. Clarke's appointment.—It should be added too, that his late meritorious journey to the Pacific Ocean gives him at least some claim to the gratitude of his country.
It is not in fact to the man but the principle of the appointment that the Federal prints avow their opposition. The principle is, that Capt. Clarke has been placed over the heads of officers, older than himself. At this, the Federal prints have raised a most outrageous clamour; and they fairly contend, that in no case ought the principle of seniority to be overleaped.
We shall not enter into any long discussion of this abstract question. Certain it is that there are many cases in which seniority is a solid recommendation to preference, because it may in those cases contribute to secure that experience and discipline which are indispensable to excellence. But there also exist many other exceptions. Many a man is fit for an ensign who would disgrace a captain's commission: and many a one, who could head a company with honor, would endanger the safety of a regiment.—This system would therefore lead to this fatal consequence, that the most important and responsible offices would be occupied by men who had no other recommendation to boast of than that they had successfully passed through all the subordinate grades of the army.
There is no nation that has not sometimes deviated from this principle; but did they therefore deviate from the road to victory?
The revolution of France has completely shown the absurdity of pressing this principle to extremes. What would have been her situation; where would she have found military talents sufficient to resist her formidable enemies; if the enthusiasm of her feelings had been completely swallowed up by this brute and undistinguishing principle? Where would have been her Moreaus, her Bonapartes, and Berthiers? Where would have been the military talent which has given her such a decided ascendancy over the other nations of Europe?
Our own state furnishes Mr. Jefferson with insufficient precedents. In nominating to inferior military appointments, our country courts do not implicitly rely upon the claims of seniority; nor in electing to the higher military offices does the Legislature conceive itself bound up by the same restriction from listening to the claims of superior merit or republican principle. We observed a very striking example of this conduct during their very last session. In supplying the vacant office of a brigadier-general, they overlooked the senior claims of Col. Breckenridge, fortified as they were by the express recommendations of the officers of the Brigade. They bestowed the appointment upon Andrew Moore, one of the senators of the U. S.
But why resort to arguments or precedents? The condition of the United States' army furnishes a sufficient ground for this nomination. Several of its present officers are men of diffipated habits. Many are averse to the present administration and order of things.—Once carry the principle of seniority into rigid effect; and all the higher offices of the army will at last fall into the hands of gamesters and drunkards, disqualified by their habits and their principles from discharging such important duties. If no one is to be invested with a major's or a colonel's commission, unless he commences at the lowest grade and shoves successively forward every officer who is already in the army, a long lapse of time will be necessary for infusing new health into the constitution of the army.
Let us demand then, if some expedient be not necessary for preventing this disgraceful condition of our army?
If the principle of priority is productive of such consequences, is not the President perfectly justifiable in departing from it in certain cases? Is not the nomination of captain Clarke to be considered as one of those efforts, which should be employed for resisting its effects?
The Senate have however rejected this nomination; and we sincerely lament the precedent which they have set. If they adhere to this resolution, we shall be mortified to behold in a very few years, the fatal consequences of their system.
AARON BURR. —We understand, that the Marshal of Virginia has sent out subpoenas for both sides of the Ohio, in the neighbourhood of Blennerhasset's Island, to collect such testimony as relates to the armed association of men which is said to have taken place on that island. If it be obtained, it will no doubt be exhibited before the next term of the federal court of this district, on the trial of A. Burr.
It is also understood, that blank subpoenas have been sent on to Washington, to summon such other witnesses as may reside beyond the limits of this district. That this process will be served upon general Eaton, Commodore Truxtun, and every other witness, who lives within the Atlantic States and can be here at the time of the trial, there can be little doubt. But it is for the same reason uncertain, whether the summonses can embrace Gen. Wilkinson and the other witnesses, who are now at New Orleans and on the western waters.
As a proof of the wavering and equivocal politics of the "Atlantic World," we extract from that paper the following list of candidates for President and Vice-President.
For President: —James Madison, James Monroe, Robert R. Livingston, and John Jay. For Vice-President: —Bulmer Washington, Rufus King, John Randolph, John Cotton Smith, and John Quincy Adams.
That politician must possess, indeed, a very curious head, who could recommend candidates to these important offices without any regard to their principles; or who having that regard, could throw into the same class John Jay and James Monroe; could at the same time recommend James Madison as President and John Randolph as Vice-President. No man could adopt such an inconsistent nomenclature, without either wanting the head to discriminate their characters, or the conscience to adhere to principles.
To the Editor of the Enquirer. I have observed in your last paper, a publication under the title of Lucius, containing two expressions which I should be glad to see either defined, or exemplified by that gentleman or any other; but as he has used them, he must be supposed most able to display their meaning.
The expressions are "republican creed," and "federal principles." I should suppose that such definitions or exemplifications might tend greatly to produce an unerring estimate of the public mind. 9th April, 1807.
To the Electors of Caroline, Essex, King & Queen and King William: FELLOW-CITIZENS. As I have declined taking a pool at our Congressional Election, it becomes necessary that I should give, in the district, the earliest, and most extensive publicity to any intention. My immediate friends will readily perceive the motives that have influenced my conduct but as persons will be found disposed to misrepresent them I shall avail myself of such opportunities as will soon present themselves of stating to you the principles which have alone influenced me, and I have but little fear of their securing your entire approbation.
It has been for some time known and regretted that Col. Smith's interest, and mine would materially clash in this election, and that our both taking polls must inevitably result in the election of a gentleman of opinions different from ours, and from, I trust, the opinions of a majority of this district. It would be strange indeed if Col. Smith and myself, professing the same sentiments, and avowing our hostility to the course pursued by your late representative, should from a pertinacity (certainly exceptional) to decide the vote of the district, as to secure Mr. Garnett's election, and render it possible that a minority should palm a representative upon you.
I have been often told that my giving way would be ascribed to improper and interested views. Let me assure you, (even admitting that it will be done), that no selfish consideration can induce me to persevere in a contest that my best judgement condemns, and I hope you will believe me sincere when I declare that I have not given way to serve Col. Smith or to injure Mr. Garnett, and not from any expectation of its serving me in future, but to support the principles to which I am devoted.
I certainly had no wish to be in congress at this time, and could any gentleman of any opinions, with a better chance of being elected been induced to offer, I should never have been a candidate for your suffrages at this election. With sincere acknowledgement for the favor and support you have manifested for me I am your Fellow-Citizen, February 8, 1807. J. H. UPSHAW. TO THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND. Understanding that a share of censure, has been attached to me, in consequence of introducing, and obtaining the passage of the law, increasing the fines of the militia, of this City, at the last session of the General Assembly; and that this censure, has proceeded from an opinion that I was not sufficiently possessed of the sense and wishes of the City on this subject, to have justified such an act, I beg leave to call the attention of the Citizens to the following facts and remarks. Finding that the Legislature was determined to abolish the Public Guard, the Common Hall was convened to take the situation of the City under notice. They voted the following memorial and resolutions, which were delivered me by their clerk.—The time was too short to obtain the opinion of every person, I therefore kept the paper in my pocket for many days and showed it on every opportunity; and so far from hearing a single material objection, it met with almost unqualified approbation. As the session was fast advancing, it became now necessary to act, I did so, feeling myself authorised & bound by the general assent which the principles in the memorial obtained, and particularly so as they were recommended by the Common Hall after ma-
ture deliberation as will be seen by the following authenticated extracts. JOHN H. FOUSHEE.
At a called meeting of the Common Council of the city of Richmond, continued by an adjournment and held at the Ball-Tavern in the said city, on Saturday the 27th of December, 1806.
Present. George W. Smith, Cent. President. Samuel Paine, Samuel McCraw, Benjamin Tate, Charles Copland, Robert Pollard, Wm. Marshall, Jacob I. Cohen, Joseph Gallego, Wm. McKim, Geo. Pickett, and John Williamson.
Mr. Marshall, from the committee appointed to draft a memorial to the legislature on the propriety of modifying the public guard of the city, as to give more efficient security to the public property therein, and of placing the militia of the 19th regiment on the footing of the militia of the borough of Norfolk, reported that the committee had agreed to order drafted a memorial, which memorial was received, read, amended and agreed to, and is as follows:
(The memorial after representing the importance of the public arms, magazines and other military stores deposited in the city, the great portion of the real wealth of the commonwealth therein existing, and the deranged, unorganized, and undisciplined state of the militia, and the particular exposure of this city, more than any other town in the commonwealth to insurrection or rebellion, in consequence of its having been made the deposit of these military stores, concludes with the following resolutions: 1st. That the Public Guard should be continued in the force as to non-commissioned officers and privates contemplated by the existing laws relative to that Guard.
2d. That all the non-commissioned officers and privates of that Guard, who should not necessarily be employed as centinels for the night, should by law be compelled to remain at the Barracks, all and every night, unless such as may be especially authorised to be absent by the officer commanding the guard, and that all and every night, there shall be one commissioned officer commanding and remaining at the Barracks.
3d. That the 19th regiment of militia may be law placed upon the same establishment with the militia of the borough of Norfolk, and be forthwith completely armed and accoutred from the public arsenal. Your memorialists respectfully represent that they are induced to solicit the attention of your honorable body to these subjects, from an ardent desire to have all the public institutions and all the public property, stores and magazines deposited in the city, amply protected, and from a belief that if the public guard and the 19th regiment were placed on the footing by them recommended, they would have that effect.
I hereby certify, that the foregoing are correct extracts from the minutes of the Common Hall; and that I delivered to Dr. J. H. Foushee, during the last session of the General Assembly: by direction of the Hall, a copy of the memorial, signed by G. W. Smith, as President, sealed with the seal of the Common Hall. N. SHEPPARD. Clerk of the Common Hall.
GEORGE W. SMITH, Esq., is a candidate to represent the city of Richmond in the next General Assembly.
An election was held, on the 6th inst. at Spofford's Court-House, of a member for Congress & Representative. The Virginia Herald states the votes as follows:
For Member of Congress. John Dawson, Esq. 270 Col. John Mercer, 180 For Representatives. *Stapleton Crutchfield, Esq. 332 Col. Hugh Mercer, 320 Larkin Stanard, Esq. 163
Delegates returned to serve in the ensuing G. Assembly. Nottoway—Dr. Jones, *Dr. Fitzgerald. King George—Wm. Hooe jr. Alex. S. Hooe. NEW MEMBERS.
MARRIED, on Thursday evening April 2d, Mr. A. L. ROBINSON, to the amiable Miss BETSEY HALL, both of King Wm. County.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
MISSING Mr. William Tinsley of Hanover county, who came to Richmond on Monday the 30th day of March, and lodged that evening at Mr. Hugh Davis's where he got breakfast the next morning (Tuesday) and early on that day he left town, & was shortly after known to pass Mr. Clopton's, apparently the worse for drinking. About noon he rode up into the yard of Moses Davis, with design to cross the plantation, to go to Mr. Gill's, but was prevented by the overseer, who directed him another path, in which he missed his way.
Here he passed into the low grounds of Mr. Curb, where it appears that he fell into a canal, from which he escaped with his bridle, the horse having cast it off during his exertion to get out—From this he went upwards of half a mile to where some of Mr. Curb's Negroes were at work; where he stopped and remained some time at their fire, to dry himself; after which he said he would go to Mr. Gill's, (as the negroes say), but he was seen again in the evening, by the same overseer, near a swamp or marsh in Mr. Curb's ground with a bridle in his hand, his horse having escaped. The horse and saddle have since been found, but no account having been since heard of Mr. Tinsley, though diligent search has been made, I have reason to believe that he has been Murdered, as he had a considerable quantity of money in his possession, chiefly gold.
If it should appear that he has been murdered, I will give the above reward for the prosecuting the perpetrators to conviction. And I will give Fifty Dollars to any person who will discover to me the body of Mr. Tinsley, whether dead or alive. The friends of humanity need no stimulus to urge their exertions on this distressing occasion. WILLIAM SIMS. Hanover County, April 10. tf.
WILLIAMSBURG, March 30, 1807. THE Clergy and Laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church, are hereby reminded that the first Tuesday in May, is the stated time for holding the annual convention of the Church, in the city of Richmond; and is earnestly requested, that every Parish or Congregation will not fail to elect and send their deputies to meet for the purpose mentioned, at the aforesaid time and place. JAS. MADISON, Bishop of the Pr. Ep. Church in Virginia. Williamsburg, March 30.
MADEIRA WINE, of first quality, by the pipe for sale at 6 months credit, by JOHN C. ROBT. GAMBLE, jr. April 10. law 8w
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE,
At Jacob Johnson's Book-Store, a few doors below the Market, Richmond: THE AMERICAN PLEADER'S ASSISTANT, being a collection of approved declarations, writs, returns and proceedings in the several courts now in use within the U. States—By Collinson Read, Esq. Lectures on the elements of Chemistry delivered in the University of Edinburgh, by the late Joseph Black, M. D. Subscribers to the Lectures are requested to call for their books. Constantly for sale Writing & Wrapping Paper, Blank Books, Quills, &c. &c. March 27. oawsp.
NEW-ORLEANS, March 5. On Monday last, before the District Court of the United States in this city, came on the trial of Col. Lewis KERR, on a charge of having "set on foot a military expedition against the Spanish possessions in America." The trial lasted two days, and the jury, after a retirement of only a few minutes, returned with a verdict of Not Guilty . The cause had been tried about a fortnight ago, in the same Court, and lasted five days. But the jury could not agree, and after having remained out for four days more, were discharged by the court; and a new jury was called. The last trial did not occupy so much time as the former, on account of an agreement between the parties to submit the cause to the jury on the evidence, without any remarks of counsel on either side. An accurate report of these interesting trials, with the speeches of counsel on the first, has been taken, and will be shortly published by Dr. Davezac.
NEW-ORLEANS, Feb. 20. On Tuesday last the following resolutions passed both branches of the Legislature of this territory. "Assured of the attachment and devotion of the citizens of this territory, to the government of the U. States—to which, under the auspices of Providence, they are as highly indebted for their present prosperity and happiness; and desiring to give a solemn testimonial to the world, of our firm determination, under all circumstances and at all hazards, to maintain and support that political connection, which has united our destinies to those of one of the freest and most enlightened people on earth: "Be it Resolved by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Territory of Orleans, in General Assembly convened, That they have in common with their fellow citizens of this territory, viewed with horror and indignation, the recently developed traitorous conspiracy, against the Union, Peace and Liberties of United America.
"Be it further Resolved, That this legislature has been, and will ever be ready to co-operate to the full extent of its constitutional powers, with the executive of this territory, and to defeat as well the machinations of internal foes, as all enterprises from without, which may be hostile to this territory, or to the Laws, Government & Constitution of the United States."
LEGISLATURE OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY.
MONDAY, January 26.
The following resolutions were introduced by James Caller, Esq. the Representative from Tombigbee, and passed unanimously.
Resolved unanimously, That the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory, that they are attached in the highest degree, to the constitution of the United States—have the utmost confidence in the wisdom and virtue of the federal Chief Magistrate—and that every project of the ambitious and enterprising, to dismember the union, or to usurp the prerogatives of government, will always excite their honest indignation.
Resolved unanimously, That the continued obstructions by the Spanish officers, of every navigable stream from Pearl river to Georgia—the frequent utter denial of the use of the great highways of nature, to the American citizens residing on the Alabama, the Tombigbee, the Mobile and the Palapagola, and ruinous exactions with which even now when assuming the smiling countenance of peace and conciliation, they harass the people of this Territory, too severe to be longer tolerated—and that in the opinion of this assembly, the whole country from Georgia to Pearl river, will be utterly abandoned to Indians and Spaniards, or that both the ties which bind citizens to their government, and the dictates of Providence and of personal safety, will be too feeble to restrain the oppressed from making one last and desperate effort to rid themselves of their oppressors.
Resolved unanimously, That the most effectual way for the Federal Government to defend this country, is to encourage its population, and that in the opinion of this Assembly, it would be both wise and economical to offer donations of land to new settlers in this Territory.
Resolved unanimously, That we will, at the first call of government, devote ourselves and our property, to obtain possession of the whole territory east of the Mississippi, which belongs by treaty to the United States.
In the case of the American ship Robert Murray, Swinson, bound from New-Orleans to Bordeaux, captured by a British privateer and carried into Guernsey, tried and Feb. 1807, before Sir Wm. Scott, the vessel having been restored, the court allowed the claimants three weeks demurrage.
PUBLIC SALE, To satisfy sundry protested notes due from Michael Grantland, to M. W. Hancock & Co & Granbury & Hancock, will be sold, for ready money, on Tuesday the seventeenth of next month, at the office of Taylor and Bown.
A LOT OF GROUND with all its houses and appurtenances, situated in the City of Richmond, on the crofs street leading from the main street to Adam Craig's office, adjoining Crawford's lot, and extending on the crofs street aforesaid one hundred and ten feet towards the main street, from thence fifty feet back, from thence one hundred and fifty feet in a line parallel with the crofs street, and from thence fifty feet to the beginning; being the same lot of ground and appurtenances which was conveyed by the said Grantland in trust to the subscriber, bearing date the 25th June, 1805, now of record in the Land-Court of this City, as by reference thereto will fully appear. THOMAS TAYLOR, Trustee. March 28.
THE sale of the above property having been postponed on an application for an injunction, which injunction having been refused by the chancellor, the public are informed that a sale of the said property will positively take place at the Office of Taylor and Bown, on Monday the 20th day of the present month, between the hours of 12 and 3 o'Clock of that day. THOMAS TAYLOR. April 10.
NOTICE.
ALL those having claims against the late firm of Thomas Scott & Co. of Powhatan County, as Archibald McKae who was one of the partners in that business, will render their accounts properly authenticated to the subscriber in all the month of April next, that a dividend may be made of such funds as has come into his hands, as soon thereafter as possible. JAMES FISLER. March 29.

Miscellaneous
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
A singular, though curious and satisfactory hypothesis, respecting the formation of clouds, has lately been published by an anonymous writer.
BEAUMARCHAIS' CLAIM.
Bonifac de Warville, in his Travels in the U. States of America, in the year 1789, in a note, page 392, makes the following remarks on the demand made by Beaumarchais:
"If the secret history of this debt, contracted in France, were published, it would discover the origin of many fortunes which have since been amassed."
"M. Beaumarchais, in a memoir published two years ago, pretends to be the creditor of Congress for millions."
"Will not the National Assembly cause some account to be rendered of the sums squandered in our part of the American war? Or rather the sums which, instead of going to succor those brave strugglers for liberty, went to adorn the bed-chamber of an actress?"
"Mr. Morris and Dr. Franklin have been censured in the American papers on account of these robberies."
The fortunate holder of No. 16048, a prize of 10,000 dollars in the New-York Lottery, is Mr. James Morrell, of Savannah--he holds two other Tickets, one of which is a prize of 100 dollars, and the other 10.
LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, TRANSMITTING A STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Sir, I have the honor to transmit a statement of the public debt, on the first days of January, 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806 and 1807, respectively, together with explanatory statements & notes, prepared in pursuance of the resolution of the house of representatives of the 8th of Jan. last.
It has not been practicable to complete before the adjournment of congress, similar statements for the preceding years, but they will be prepared during the recess.
It appears from the statement herewith transmitted, that the whole public debt of the U. States, unprovided for on the days above mentioned, amounted to the following sums, respectively, that is to say:
Table with 2 columns: Year, Amount. Rows for 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1807.
The total amount of payment of the debt (including lands paid for in stock) have been,
Table with 2 columns: Year, Amount. Rows for 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1807.
and the differences between the anticipated provision made on the 1st January 1807, and that which had been made on the 1st January 1801, is as will appear by the statement (C.)
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Rows for Making altogether, Which deducted from the amt. of debt on the 1st day of January 1801.
Leaves the amount of debt on the 1st January 1807, as above
The debt has therefore during those six years and notwithstanding the addition made by the purchase of Louisiana, been diminished more than 14,360,000 dollars.
Although the amount stated for the 1st January 1807, is necessarily an estimate, and not from accounts actually settled at the treasury, it is believed not to differ materially from the precise amount.
I have the honor to be, With great respect, ALBERT GALLATIN. The honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives.
By Authority, LAW OF THE U. STATES. AN ACT
Confirming claims to land in the district of Vincennes; and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all the decisions made by the commissioners appointed for the purpose of examining the claims of persons claiming lands in the district of Vincennes, in favor of such claimants, as entered in the transcripts of decisions which have been transmitted by the said commissioners, to the Secretary of the Treasury, according to law, be and the same are hereby confirmed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the confirmations or grants of land, made in the said district of Vincennes, by the governors of the north west and Indiana territories, prior to the establishment of the board of commissioners aforesaid, and in conformity with the act entitled "An act for granting lands to the inhabitants and settlers at Vincennes and the Illinois country, in the territory north west of the Ohio, and for confirming them in their possessions," be, and the same are hereby confirmed; unless when actually rejected by the said commissioners; although the persons entitled to the land, may not have given notice of their claim as required by the several acts making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana territory; Provided however, That no other claims shall be confirmed, by virtue of this sec-
tion, than such as having been entered on the territorial records, have by the commissioners aforesaid, been inferred in their reports, transmitted as aforesaid.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the several persons or the legal representatives of the several persons, to whom or to whose assigns the several tracts of the tract of land near Vincennes, known by the name of the "Upper Prairie," have been heretofore confirmed, be and they are hereby respectively confirmed in their claims to the respective tracts also claimed by them, and in their actual possession, lying in that tract of land containing two hundred and forty-four acres, which is known by the name of "Continuation," and is situated between the boundaries of the tracts already confirmed, and the river Wabash.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the several persons whose claims are confirmed by this act, and had not been actually located prior to the establishment of the board of commissioners, be, and they are hereby authorized to enter their locations with the register of the land office at Vincennes, on any part of the tracts set aside for that purpose, by virtue of the act, intitled "An act respecting the claims to lands in the Indiana territory, and state of Ohio" and in conformity with the provisions of that act: Provided, That such location shall be made prior to the first day of July, one thousand eight hundred and eight; and the right of any person who shall neglect to locate prior to that day, shall become void, and for ever be barred.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That every person, or the legal representative of every person whose claim to a tract of land is confirmed by this act, and who had not previously obtained a patent for the same, from the governor either of the territory north west of the Ohio, or of the Indiana territory, shall whenever his claim shall have been located and surveyed, be entitled to receive from the register of the land office, at Vincennes, a certificate stating, that the claimant is entitled to receive a patent for such tract of land by virtue of this act; for which certificate the register shall receive one dollar; and which certificate shall entitle the party to a patent for the said tract, which shall issue in like manner as is provided by law for the other lands of the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the register and receiver of public monies in the district of Kaskaskia, be allowed till the first day of December next, to complete the investigation of claims to land in the said district. And each of the said officers, and the clerk of the board shall be allowed an additional compensation of five hundred dollars in full for his service in relation to such claims.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the public sales of the public lands in the district of Vincennes, may be continued six weeks, if the term of three weeks now prescribed by law, shall not be found sufficient to offer all the land within the said district for sale.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That persons entitled to a right of pre-emption to lands in the Mississippi territory, shall be allowed till the first day of January next, to make the first payment of the purchase money of such land.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 8, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to Humphrey Dabney, are requested to make immediate payment to him, or to either of the Subscribers, Trufles.--And all those having claims are requested to bring them forward, properly attested, on or before the 15th day of April next, at which time a dividend will be made. GABL. RALSTON, HENRY HOPE, } Trustees. March 27. cp t15A.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Masten, deceased, of Chesterfield county, wherein I am concerned, are requested to bring them forward, their accounts properly authenticated, on or before the first day of April next, as provisions may be made for the discharge of the same. Also, all those having claims against the estate of Andrew Scott, dec'd, of said county, are requested to come forward; and those indebted, to pay off their respective accounts, as no indulgence will be given, and this notice plead in bar, of any claim brought forward, after the above date, as I intend to close my administration, to April court. ROBERT M'TYRE, Adm'r of ANDREW SCOTT. March 10. tf.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, eq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
LAST NOTICE. By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me by Richard Ferguson for purposes therein specified. WILL CERTAINLY BE SOLD. To the highest bidder, for cash, on Monday the 13th of April next, at Louisa C. N. that being Court day: THREE likely NEGROES, the property of Richard Ferguson, consisting of two men and a boy. All persons inclined to purchase are requested to attend. Wm. WHITE, Trustee. Louisa, March 20. tdf.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombozets, Swansdown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kerseys, Calicoes and Muslins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. NOV. 14. tf.
THE Subscriber has commenced the practice of the Law, and has determined to prosecute it with the greatest assiduity in all the courts held in this place. He will, likewise, regularly attend the county courts of Goochland and Chesterfield. His Office is over the store of Mr. Burr, in the second house above the Eagle Tavern. Wm. FLAY, JR. Richmond, Feb. 27. ep tf.
WE have removed to the house formerly occupied by Messrs. DONALD MACKENZIE & Co. nearly opposite to the bank. JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, March 2. 6w.
LOST, ON Friday last in the Street--A small red morocco POCKET-BOOK, containing sundry papers of use only to the owner. Whoever delivers the same at the Office of the ENQUIRER, shall receive five dollars reward. Richmond, March 6. (tf.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the grofs, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also--A General Assortment of Lawyers' and Sheriffs' BLANKS, just printed.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
1st DAY--Monday 4th May, will be run for over the Fairfield Course JOCKEY CLUB CUP value thirty Guineas--Distance 2 mile heats, the Horses to be bona fide the property of members of the Club. 2nd Day--The JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of five hundred dollars, four mile heats. 3rd Day--The PROPRIETOR'S PURSE of two hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats. 4th Day--A HANDY-CAP PURSE, free for any Horse, two mile heats--Entrance twenty dollars. There is, also, a SWEEP-STAKE open for three years old Cols and Fillies, two mile heats, fifty dollars entrance--This Subscription will be closed on the evening of the 2nd day's race.
WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: Aged Horses, 6 Years, 5 Do. 133 lbs. 128 118. 4 Years, 3 Do. 106 lbs. 90. Mares and Geldings allowed 5 lbs. The Proprietor of the Course informs gentlemen of the Turf, that the money for each day will be placed in the hands of the Judges. The Dining-House and Booths in the field, are to be rented as formerly, but no preference given to any person--The first applicant will have a choice. RICHMOND, March 27, 1807. E. SMOCK, Treasurer & Proprietor. law.
LAND--FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale, a Tract of LAND, lying on Tye river, in the county of Amherst, being part of the estate of the late col. John Rife, containing by actual survey 1005 acres. It is three miles distant from the Court-house, and twenty miles from Warm Springs--There are from 150 to 200 acres of this tract cleared, the residue is heavily timbered with Oak, Hickory, Chestnut, &c. The soil of the land, which is inferior to none in its vicinity, is admirably adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, &c.--Its contiguity to Major Maffey's manufacturing Mill, will be a circumstance of great confider aid to a purchaser.--Possession will be given on the first day of the ensuing year, with liberty to sow small grain this next Fall--One third of the purchase money will be required in hand--for the other payments a liberal indulgence will be given--The land will be flown by Mr. Alexander B. Rife or Capt. A. Morgan, residing in the neighborhood--Those wishing to purchase, may know the terms of sale by applying to the subscriber. THOMAS FITZHUGH. Botetourt, Stafford county, March 17. cp 1m tf.
WASHINGTON TAVERN!
ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by Edward Hallam. At considerable expence, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as genteel an Inn as any in Richmond--Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling--Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction. Richmond, February 17. (tf.
RICHARD BROOKE, At the sign of the Plough, nearly opposite the Street leading from May's Bridge--Has just received and opened part of his SPRING GOODS, and daily expects the remainder, which being laid in on the best terms, he will sell on the most reduced prices, for cash or Country Produce.
AMONG THEM ARE: Cloths & Kerseys, India Dimities, Furniture do. Gingham, Silk and Cotton Chambrays, 9-8 & 6-4 Cambric Muffins, Plain & Laced do. Book do. Plain & Worked Leno, Crapes & Saracenet, Laces & Ribbons, Silk & Cotton Shawls, Do. Counterpanes, Gentlemen & Ladies Silk & Cotton Hose, Silk & Cotton Leather Suspenders, Silk Umbrellas. Do. Handkerchiefs, Red, brown & yellow Bandanna do. Madras do. Silk Gloves, Velvet Ribbons, Sewing Silk, Nuns Thread, Coloured do. Linen Cambric, Long Lawn, Dimities & Cambric Dimities, 7-8 & 4-4 Irish Linen, Diaper, Platillas, White & brown Platillas, Dowlas, Ozenaburgh, Ticklenburgh, Linen & Cotton Checks, With Hardware and a variety of other articles. He wishes to rent the upper part of the House consisting of four rooms, two of which are very large & have been recently repaired, together with the necessary out Houses. March 24. 6w.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by C. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William M'Kenzie & Co. opposite the Venue Office of Messrs. Proffer & Moncure--among which are the following articles:
BROWN SUGAR of superior quality, Dittos ditto second ditto. Best Green Coffee, Salt in Sacks, Molasses and Treacle, Pickled Salmon, Scotch Barley, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Currants, Soft Shelled Almonds, Copra, Saltpetre, English F F Gunpowder, Patent Shot, well assorted, Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Best Spanish Segars, Caldwell, Frazer & Co's Superfine Chocolate, New-York Candles and Soap, Spermaceti Candles, Bar Iron, German, Crawley & Blistered Steel, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Very Old Antigua Rum Holland Gin, Cogniac Brandy, of very superior quality, Race Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon, Fresh London Mustard, in small boxes, Best Florant Indigo and Pig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of 20 lbs. each, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Fresh Gunpowder, Tea in Canners, Dittos by the lb, Young Hyson do. of the first quality, N. England & Bull's Chees. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorised to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, T. ARLOIN SAUNDERS. N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. LESUEUR, & SAUNDERS. Nov. 29. tf.
WANTED, An Apprentice in a Dry Good Store, a boy with good recommendations, from 12 to 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer, March 27. tf.
PROPOSALS WILL be received by the executive, for furnishing the convicts in the Penitentiary, with rations for one year, from the first day of next month. The component parts of each ration, may be ascertained, by persons wishing to contract, by applying to DANIEL L. HYLTION, Clerk, C. C. March 27. March 27. tf.
FOR SALE, THE BEAUTIFUL SEAT OF BELVIDERE, adjoining this city, with four acres adjacent, or any additional quantity, not exceeding twenty, which will be laid off to suit the purchaser. The dwelling house contains on the first floor, a spacious dining room, a parlour, a small sitting room, a chamber and store room, with a passage through the centre of the building, and a correspondent number of apartments in the second floor. To the principal buildings, are attached all the outhouses requisite for a large establishment, and the whole are in a state of good repair. Any person desirous to purchase, may know the terms, on which the above property will be disposed of, by applying to E. HARVIE. March 3. ep 6w.
AS it is my intention to settle in the state of Kentucky, I have, therefore, to request all those who have claims against me to come forward for settlement, on or before the tenth of March, that they may receive payment; and all indebted to make immediate payment, or suits will be instituted immediately. ROBT. CROUCH. February 20. tf.
SCOTTVILLE JOCKEY CLUB.
THE Races will commence at this place, on the third Thursday in April free for any horse, mare or gelding--weights as usual. 1st Day--Three mile heats, for the amount of the Subscription, after deducting contingent charges--pay, about one hundred pounds. 2nd Day--The Proprietors Purse, two mile heats--half the amount of the first day. 3rd Day--An Handy Cup Purse--two mile heats, for an elegant gig. WM. ARCHER, Sec'y to the Club. Powhatan Court-House, March 27. oaw 3w tf.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
WILL commence on Thursday the 16th day of April next, the Smithfield Jockey-Club races, over the Windsor course. 1st Day--The Jockey-club purse, 400, four mile heats. 2nd Day--Will be run a Sweepstake, one mile heats, twenty dols. entrance, half forfeit, three horses entered; the subscription left open until the evening preceding the race. 3rd Day--The proprietors purse, two mile heats $150, certainly; but as there will there will be a surplus after making up the Jockey-Club purse; and which is to be applied towards increasing this purse, the probability is, that it will be worth to the winner one hundred & eighty or two hundred dollars. New-Market rules to govern. NATHL. YOUNG, Sec'y.
The Subscribers who have taken the management of the course, having taken great pains to put the track in eligible order, and as no pains will be spared to render the accommodation satisfactory, it is hoped that gentlemen who attend will meet with such fare as will claim approbation.--Stableage and litter gratis to race horses. THOS. HANCOCK, WILSON DAVIS. March 17. 4w.
RACES AT TAPPANHANNOCK.
THE JOCKEY CLUB RACES at this place, will commence on Wednesday, the 29th April next. 1st Days purse--450 dols. distance; 4 mile heats--Second day's purse, supposed to be nearly equal to the first, the greater part of the toll being given up for that purpose--distance, three mile heats.
Weights as follows: Aged 130 lbs. Six Years Old, 120. Five do. do. 11. Four do. do. 100. Three do. do. 86. And under 3 years, a feather. Mares and Geldings to be allowed, 3 lb. A meeting of the members, will be required, on the day preceding the first day's race. A. S. BROCKENBROUGH, Secretary & Treasurer. t25thA. March 10.
THE CAROLINE JOCKEY CLUB RACES, at the UNION TAVERN, Mr. Joseph Suttins (Caroline) will commence on the 15th day of April next. 1st Day--A POST SWEEP STAKE of 30 dols. each, 7 Subscribers & closed. 90 lbs. on each, with an allowance of 3 lbs. for Fillies & Geldings. 2nd Day--The JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, 45 Subscribers at 5 dols. each, 3 mile heats. 3rd Day--Two mile heats for the Subscription of the Proprietor for the course, with the toll of that and the preceding days entrance, 10 dols. each, free only for members of the Club--To carry the following weights, (Viz:)
Three Years Old, 89. Four do. do. 102. Five do. do. 112. Six do. do. 122. Aged 120. Three pounds to be allowed Geldings & Mares. PHILIP SAMUEL, Secretary of Caroline Jockey Club Union-Tavern, (Car.) March 6. t12thA.