Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-10-14 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1598.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     TOBACCO, $ 5 50 CASH.   WHISKEY, new, 1 00 do.   FLOUR, superfine, new, 5 50 do.   FLOUR, fine, 5 00 do.   CORN, 4 00 do.   HEMP, clean, (per ton) 180 00 do.   IRON, 110 00 do.   BACON, 14 do.   WHISKEY, 48 do.  
NOTICE.
SOMETIME in the year 1805, I gave Wm. Wilson, my bond for twenty pounds; I have since paid him in full and demanded the bond of him; he has put me off from time to time and I am impressed with a belief that he means to evade it. The public will therefore be guard against him.
John Hughes.
3d October, 1807
NOTICE THIS!
WILL be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, the 31st day of this month, (October.)
A Valuable Mill,
Working two pair of stones, with one hundred and ninety-five acres of land annexed, on the Southside river. 5 miles from Louisa courthouse. The house is 38 by 32 feet, 2 story high, and at a small expense might be put in good order for manufacturing wheat. The mill seat is an excellent one, and is situated in an excellent wheat country. The land is very strong and well adapted to the culture of corn, tobacco, wheat & oats. This property is well worth the attention of any person who would wish to own such. It certainly will be sold, and it is expected, for much less than the real value. I likewise will sell or exchange for land in Kentucky, my LAND, where I now live, containing by estimation 516 L 2 acres, situated about 3 miles from the above mentioned mill. This tract is well known to be a valuable one, in good order for cropping, and very well improved. For this land I will make the payments easy to a purchaser.
Henry Garrett.
October 9, 1807.
FALL GOODS.
TOMPKINS & MURRAY.
Are now opening in the house opposite the Post Office, lately occupied by Messrs. Hohn & Hubner, an extensive assortment of FINE GOODS. Received by the ship Calpe from London. They have been selected with much care and attention. Among them they would particularly recommend their Assortment of London Superfine Cloths, Cashmere, Toinettes and Hats. All of a very superior quality. Also, an elegant assortment of Fashionable ROBES, MUSLINS, LACES, &c. They have also on hand, a large assortment of Coarse Woollens, Hardware, &c. Received by the ships Herscheil, and John & Charles from Liverpool. The whole forms a complete assortment well worthy of attention, which they offer for sale on liberal terms. Richmond. 10th Oct. 1807.
FOR SALE.
Two Likely Negro Men Slaves, One about 32 years old, and the other about 22 years old. Also, a COACHEE & pair of plain HARNESS. Enquire of the printer. 4c Richmond, Oct. 10.
Pursuant to a deed of
trust from Moses Davis and Mary, his wife, to the subscriber, on the 31st day of March last, to secure the sum of 3445 dollars, due or owing from said Moses Davis to Prosser and Montague, assignees of Pleasant Younghusband; on Wednesday, the 23rd day of this month, on the premises, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, for ready money, all that
Lot and parcel of Land,
Lying and being in the county of Henrico, contiguous to the city of Richmond, being the same LOT and parcel of LAND, conveyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth, his wife, to said Moses Davis by deed, dated 31st day of March, in the present year, beginning and running on the road or street, leading from the Market house, in the city aforesaid, to Du-Val's Village, north 4 1/2 deg's, west 4 chains and 32 links, to a street forty feet wide, dividing said lot and parcel of land, and the lot formerly William Cannon's, now John Doyle's, and binding on said street, north 89 deg's, east, 4 chains and 94 links to the corner of the said street; thence on the back street, south 4 1/2 deg's, west 4 chains, 32 links to a corner street 40 feet wide next towards said city, and binding on said street, south 89 deg's, west 4 chains, 35 links to the said road about the beginning, with the buildings and improvements thereon, consisting of
A Large Framed House,
Making three TENEMENTS—Or so much of said premises as will raise the one third part of the aforesaid debt or sum of money, say 1148 dollars, 33 1/3 cents, with interest thereon, from the 4th of this present month, and the charges and expenses attending the sale. The sale will commence at or after 10 o'clock in the morning.
Geo: Wm. Smith.
City of Richmond, Sept. 11, 1807.
N. B. Sales of a part of the above described property, were made on the 23rd ultimo, amounting to 505 dollars, only, and leaving 693 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, beside interest thereon yet due; to raise which with the charges, a further sale will be made of the whole or so much of the property remaining unsold, as may be necessary. This sale will be made upon the premises, on the 23rd of this month, and will commence at 3 o'clock P. M.
Geo: Wm. Smith.
City of Richmond, Oct. 10, 1807.
IN COUNCIL, October 2d, 1807.
PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive to furnish the Public Guard with RATIONS, from the 15th instant until the 1st day of January next.
DAN'L L. HYLTOM,
Clerk of the Council
Education of Young Ladies,
At Williamsburg.
MR. ANDERSON'S Institution for Female Improvement will be opened this season, under circumstances that cannot fail to interest parents who have daughters to educate. The united cares of Mr and Mrs Anderson and Mrs Camp will be directed to the mental and personal accomplishment of their pupils, whose health, morals and deportment will meet with that scrupulous delicacy and attention, which parental solicitude only can properly appreciate. A large and elegant Apparatus has been provided for the illustration of the studies of Geography and History; and in cultivation of the English and French languages. Mr. A. will avail himself of the latest improvements of those celebrated writers, Lindley Murray of London, and N. G. Duffie of Philadelphia by each of whom he has been recently honored with a copy of the last edition of his works.
The course of Instruction will commence on the 20th October, and be completed about the 1st of May following—Terms of Boarding and Tuition for the whole period £30: children under 10 years old at half price. For the extra branches of accomplishment, Music, Drawing & Dancing, some of the most eminent teachers in the United States are engaged to attend, on the usual terms, such pupils as desire improvement in these objects.
Williamsburg, 6th Oct. 1807
IN
Ten Dollars reward.
DESSERTED from the service of the Public Guard stationed in this place JAMES MC GOWAN, a private in said Guard; he is a native of Scotland, which is easily perceived from his speech, as he has not yet lost the Scotch pronunciation. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, black hair, grey eyes, dark complexion and knock-kneed; it is uncertain what his dress was at the time of his deserting, as he had different clothing exclusive of his uniform. He deserted on the night between the 4th and 5th inst.
Peter Grutchfield, C. p. g.
Richmond, 6th Oct. 1807
Circuit Court.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
THURSDAY, Sept. 24.
MR. JOHN GRAHAM.
In the latter end of October last, I received a letter from Mr. Madison, requesting that I would pass through the Western country, on my return to New Orleans—I know not whether it be proper to assign to the court the reasons of this wish. It may serve however to explain my conduct in the Western country.—Mr. Madison stated to me, as a reason of this request, that government had received information from various quarters that a project was on foot to sever the union or to invade the territory of Spain.—Mr. Wickham objected to this explanation. Witness. It was to show that I had acted in obedience to my duty as an officer of the government. Mr. Wickham. What office did you hold? A. I was secretary of the Orleans territory. When I arrived at Marietta, about the middle of November, I made enquiries and heard what it may not perhaps be proper to state. Mr. Duval called on me and informed me that Mr. Blennerhasset had just arrived with him and would wait upon me. After passing the usual compliments and expressing his pleasure at seeing me, he begged leave to read to me certain letters which he had received by captain Elliot of the Western country, who had just returned from Pittsburgh. Mr. Blennerhasset made many enquiries relative to Comfort Tyler, Dean and Butler, and the preparations which they were making for their expedition down the river; what number of men and settlers they had obtained. Mr. Elliot gave him to understand that there would be more settlers than there would be boats for them. When Blennerhasset received this information, he observed that they could descend in his boats, as he had more boats than men. Before captain Elliot quitted the room, Mr. Blennerhasset handed me a letter, which he said he had received a few days before from colonel Burr in Kentucky. Shall I state my recollection of the contents of that letter? Mr. McRae. Do you believe the letter to have been col. Burr's? A. I believe it was col. Burr's writing; for though I had never seen col. Burr write, yet I had seen many letters said to be written by col. Burr. I merely mention this letter to show that it gave rise to a conversation between Mr. Blennerhasset and myself, relative to the contents of this letter. The conversation was somewhat desultory; nor do I particularly recollect the order in which the several topics were introduced. In general I recollect, that Mr. Blennerhasset animadverted upon the conduct pursued towards col. Burr at Frankfort; stating however his belief that this conduct was not authorised by the government. He mentioned that col. Burr had purchased from col. Lynch, I think, a certain part of the Baron Bastrop's grant in the territory of Orleans. He stated also that he was to have an interest in this purchase, and seemed desirous of impressing on my mind a belief, that the object of his preparations was the settlement of this land, but I cannot now recollect that in the course of conversation he did positively avow it. His object seemed to be to avoid an explicit avowal; but he said, that they avowed that this was their object; that it was a legal one, and government would have no right
to interfere, until it was ascertained, that they (meaning col. Burr and himself, as I understood) had an ulterior object. He contended that they had a right to go towards this object with just such preparations as they thought proper. This was an opinion in which I did not acquiesce. I made few enquiries; but he admitted in the course of conversation, that he was building boats for the expedition in which he was engaged with col. Burr; that he was engaging young men, single and without families to go down armed; he said they would have no cannon, but they would have rifles. He stated in the course of conversation, the use to which these rifles might be applied: to resist the Indians & Spaniards or to kill game. It is justice to Mr. Blennerhasset to add, that he said, he did not solicit men to go; that he took such only as pleased to go; and that he did not expect more than three hundred men would go with him. He stated also that he was engaging provisions for this same expedition. From what I had heard after my arrival at Marietta, and from the manner in which Mr. Blennerhasset entered my room and made these communications, I was rather induced to believe that he conceived me to be one of the party. Q. Why from his manner? A. My acquaintance with him before was slight; and yet he was extremely polite to me; and expressed how happy he would be at seeing me in his own house. For reasons which it is unnecessary to take up the time of the court with, I was anxious to undeceive Mr. Blennerhasset. I asked him, if he had stated that I was one of the party. He said, that he had; and that he had understood so from col. Burr. When I assured him, I was not, he expressed considerable surprise, not by verbal declarations but by the marked air of his countenance. He observed to me that I did not know col. Burr, & passed some eulogiums upon him; and asked me in a very impressive manner, whether I had not heard of an association in N. Orleans for the invasion of Mexico. I told him, that I had not, and I ventured to assure him, that there was no such association there. He told me, that there certainly was, and that about three hundred men had signed to such an association, I think that was his expression, for the purpose of invading Mexico. After I had repeated my thorough conviction, that there was none such, and assigned the fact of his being deceived about me as a presumptive reason why he should be deceived about others, he told me that he had obtained this information from Mr. Bradford.
Considering Mr. Blennerhasset at that time as a deluded man, I endeavored to draw him off from the undertaking in which he was engaged; and considering that it was more the policy of the government to prevent than to punish such enterprizes on the Ohio, I informed him, that so far from being concerned in the plan, I was an agent of the government, authorized to enquire into the facts relative to this enterprize in the Western country, and to take such steps as might be necessary for repressing it. I then stated to him, from reasons drawn from col. Burr's visit to New Orleans in the preceding summer, from the information which government had received, and from the nature of the preparations which Mr. Blennerhasset himself was then making, why I believed that the object of col. Burr was either to attack the territories of the United States, or those of Spain. I assured him at the same time, that any collection or combination of armed men on the Ohio would under these circumstances be considered as a violation of the laws and repressed accordingly. He again contended that they had a right to go down the river, as they thought proper, inasmuch as they avowed the settlement of the Ouachita which was a legal object. Though we could not agree on this point, he asked me whether there would be any objection or opposition made to those men, if they went down in small parties. I gave him to understand, that this would depend upon circumstances, but that when they were collected, they would be arrested, and the enterprize would end in the ruin and disgrace of all those who were concerned in it.
During this conversation, I stated to Mr. Blennerhasset pointedly, that I knew not the opinions of Mr. Jefferson or Mr. Madison; that these were my own opinions; and that I had power to act under the government of the United States, as circumstances required; that I was authorised to call on the constituted authorities of the country, if the constitution was about to be violated. I wish the court to understand, that I was to consider the moving down the Ohio, as a violation of the law, and I was then to call on the constituted authority. When I spoke of the reasons which influenced my belief as to col. Burr's plans, Mr. Blennerhasset observed to me, that however acute the opinions of gentlemen might be, he and col. Burr were as well acquainted with the constitution and the laws as the administration itself; & that they knew very well what they were about. Q. What produced this remark? A. I do not recollect, but perhaps it may have been the arguments which I had used to show that the expedition was a violation of the laws. Mr. Blennerhasset said, that he had joined his friends in this undertaking and could not abandon them, unless they consented to give the thing up; and asked me, if he was at liberty to communicate to col. Burr the information I had given him. I told him, he was. I do not recollect, whether I have mentioned the opinion I expressed to Mr. Blennerhasset of the validity of Bastrop's Grant. I told him all that I knew of the title and that col. Burr would have no title to it; and that if he had, the Orleans land could be no object with Mr. Blennerhasset.
Mr. Wirt. How came you, sir, informed about this title? A. I had been at New Orleans, where the subject was much talked of. Q. Have there been any judicial proceedings about it? A. I told Mr. Blennerhasset that Mr. Lynch claimed under Mr. E. Livingston; that this was a considerable purchase; and that Mr. Livingston had invalidated this contract in court. Mr. Burr. I deny, that this is a fact. The next day, perhaps that afternoon, I met Mr. Blennerhasset at another house, in company with gentlemen, most of them strangers to me. Mr. Blennerhasset was speaking and avowing, that Mr. Burr had a great many friends in Kentucky. I observed, that this would much depend upon the object; if to settle Ouachita lands, that the people would wish him well; but if it was to attack the territories of Spain or those of the United States, he would have very few friends. In reply, Mr. Blennerhasset observed, that whatever was his object, he either had or would have a great number of friends. This was in a public room, in a tavern; several gentlemen were present; I recollect particularly a Major Sproat. Either on that evening or the evening of the next day, Mr. Blennerhasset said, he was writing to col. Burr. He invited me to his room, and wished to know how much of our conversation he might communicate to col. Burr. I told him, the whole if he chose; that the information was intended for him; but that he might communicate it to colonel Burr. During this time and for a few days afterwards, the intercourse between us was friendly; but after I had had a conversation with Mr. Henderson, I had no farther communications with him, save dining with him one day at the same table, and he rose immediately after dinner; and I did not see him again until we met in the Mississippi Territory.
Mr. Hay. Had you any communications with Mr. Burr? A. I had; and in the Mississippi territory too. In consequence of the information I had received from Mr. Henderson and others, I lodged information with the Governor of Ohio, and a law was passed, and I was also instrumental at Frankfort in Kentucky, in the passage of a similar law. Their object was to put an end to these expeditions.
When I arrived at the little town of Washington in the Mississippi Territory, about the latter end of January or beginning of February, I heard that col. Burr was in the house. Mr. Hay. Where is Washington? on the Mississippi river? A. No; it is ten miles from it; and 7 miles back of Natchez. It is the seat of government of the Mississippi territory. I waited on col. Burr, principally with a view to ascertain whether the information I had given to Mr. Bl. had been communicated to him. I asked him, whether Mr. Blennerhasset had communicated our conversation to him. He said that he had. I told him on entering his room, that I had just arrived from the Upper Country, and perhaps he might be anxious to hear the news. He told me, that Mr. Blennerhasset had accused me of a breach of hospitality. I replied, that I never was in his house in my life. He spoke of his protested bills drawn in Lexington, and seemed to attribute their protest to the measures adopted by the government. I told him that just before I left Lexington, the merchants there had received information that they would be paid. He said that they ought to be paid, as the man on whom they were drawn, had the funds to pay them with. He then spoke of the measures pursued by government as ruinous and rigorous (I am not certain which was his expression) that they had detained his people. (Q. Was this before or after his trial? A. It was before; he had then entered into recognizance.) He said, that he had invited investigation into his conduct; he spoke of the measures of the military, and his determination to resist them; I understood him to mean the military of the U. States; he either said he had or that he would order his people to resist them. He said, that he had claimed the protection of the civil authority, and thought that protection would be adequate to his safety.
He spoke too of the Ouachita settlement; I believe, he told me that he should send his people there, but did not know whether he should venture into the territory himself; intimating, as I thought, an apprehension of gen. Wilkinson. He asked me, if I knew, what had given rise to the President's Proclamation. I told him, that I did not; unless it was gen. Eaton's communication. The court will see from the date of the Proclamation, that any information I could have imparted had not then reached the seat of government. Col. B. observed, that the machinations of his enemies had led to these proceedings; and that facts did not support and justify them. I assured him that those who were alarmed and agitated were not his enemies; at least this was the idea I intended to convey; and after stating to him the alarm extending through the Western country, I proposed to him, that he should make some public declaration as to his real object. His reply to this was, that he was a party concerned and that no declaration of his could have any effect. He seemed disposed to ridicule the idea of his bringing about a separation of the union by physical force; that it was to be produced by moral, not physical causes. I mentioned to colonel Burr, that I had heard in the Western Country of a considerable number of men, perhaps 2000, being collected for the purpose of invading Mexico. His reply was, that he supposed that event was in case of a war with Spain. I told him, no; that I had not understood it as depending on that condition. He then said some-
thing about the Ouachita lands; and replied, that perhaps, when they had a separate government, something of that sort might be attempted (meaning, as I understood, the invasion of Mexico.) Soon after this, or at least before I had heard any explanation of what he meant by "a separate government," a gentleman of his family came in, and I took my leave. I had no further conversations with Mr. Burr or Mr. Blennerhasset. I lodged an information against Mr. Blennerhasset; and was with him before a magistrate.
Mr. Hay. Did you make particular observations to Mr. Bl. about the sort of preparations he was making? A. He spoke of the settlement of the Ouachita as their object. He never positively told me it was, but he said they avowed it as their object. I observed to him, as a reason why I should not think it was, that young men without families or without any of the implements of husbandry were engaged to go. He said that their arms were to kill Turks or Indians. He then launched into an abuse of the administration, their neglect of the army and navy, &c. I forgot to state this circumstance. When Mr. Blennerhasset met me to know how far he was at liberty to communicate my opinions to col. Burr, I urged to him the impropriety of his engaging in these objects; he said, it was impossible that col. Burr could have so much deceived him and his son-in-law, Mr. Alston. Mr. Wirt. Was this remark, after you had announced yourself as the agent of government? A. It is. Mr. Hay. Did he say any thing to your objection about the want of implements of husbandry? A. He did say something about the opening of roads. But he never did tell me the real object. Q. Do you know any thing of the Ouachita land? A. I never was on it. Q. What is its character? A. Some say it is good; and some say it is bad. I believe the greater part of it is covered with water; and there is some very fine land. (Mr. Graham's Cross-examination in our next.)
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 7.
The following report of a committee of the British House of Commons, is eminently entitled to the attention of the people of the United States—After giving it to the reader we shall submit a few remarks.
REPORT.
The committee who were appointed to take into consideration the commercial state of the West India colonies, and to report their proceedings, from time to time, to the House of Commons; and who were empowered to report the minutes of evidence taken before them; and to whom all minutes of evidence which were taken before the committee in the last session of Parliament, on the West India Planter's petitions, together with their proceedings, were referred—have, pursuant to the order of the House, examined the same & to them referred—and have agreed to the following report:
Your committee have thought it their duty, in the first place, to inquire into the situation of the West India planters at the present moment, and for several years preceding; and have examined various respectable witnesses, proprietors of estates, who have resided many years in the West Indies, and who have had the properties of several abatees under their management; and also many merchants intimately acquainted with the expenses and profits of a great variety of estates, & generally conversant with the West India commerce. From their testimony, it appears, that since the year 1799, there has taken place a progressive deterioration in the situation of the planters resulting from a progressive diminution of the price of sugar, although at the same time the duty, and all the expenses attending the cultivation, have been increased, till at length the depression of the market has become such, that the prices obtained for the last year's crop will not pay the expense of cultivation, except upon estates of a very great scale, making sugar of a very superior quality, or enjoying other extraordinary advantages. Calculations from the accounts of the estates both in Jamaica and the other Islands, by which it appears, that the British supplies and island expenses amount to 20s. 10d. in the former, and to 19s. 6d. in the latter, on the cwt. of sugar, after accounting and giving credit for the amount received for the sale of rum. As these calculations are formed upon an average of years, and upon estates of the ordinary scale, and in no respects unusually circumstanced, it appears to your committee, that these sums per cwt. of sugar may be taken as the average expense of cultivation, independent of interest upon the capital; and your committee are confirmed in this opinion by finding a similar calculation in the report made by the Sugar Distillery Committee, in the last parliament. To this must be added an expense of 15s. 6d. to 16s. per cwt. necessary incurred for freight, insurance and other mercantile charges, between the shipping the goods in the colonies and their being offered to market in this kingdom, forming together an amount of 35s. 10d. which appears upon this evidence to be the absolute cost to the planter per cwt. of sugar, before any return of capital can attach. Upon a reference to the average prices published in the Gazette, for the last night months, which vary from 36s. to 37s. giving a mean price of 36s. 6d. it appears evident, that the planters must have contracted their estates at a loss.
The interest which has been stated to your committee as what should be the fair profit upon the capital of such a nature is

that of a sugar estate, consisting not merely of land and negroes, but of buildings of great extent and cost, necessary for the carrying on of such a manufacture, and subject to various and peculiar risks and vicissitudes, is not less than ten per cent.
During the period of prosperity, previous to 1800, it stated, that in general the profits did not exceed that sum; and that, from that period, they have gradually diminished to two and a half and one and a half per cent. till at the present moment, there is no return of interest whatever.
It may perhaps be right to notice one exception, namely, of an estate most favorably circumstanced in every respect, where the profits are stated to have amounted, during the four years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798, to 12 per cent; but they appear also to have declined ever since; in 1801, 1802, 1803, and 1804, to have been reduced to about 6 per cent, and in 1805, to about 3 per cent and subsequently to have suffered a still further reduction.
In the course of their investigation of the situation of the planters, your committee thought it right to ascertain whether it might not be in their own power, in many instances, to remedy the evils of their situation, by converting their sugar estates to other more profitable cultivation, but the evidence on that point shews, that such a conversion must be attended with so great a sacrifice of capital, as to be out of the question as a measure of relief.
With a view to the prospect for the future, they have obtained a return of the quality of sugar at present in the West India docks; from which and from other evidence, it appears, that the quantity now on hand is unusually great for the time of the year. The crop of last year is also on the point of coming into the market.
It should not be omitted further to state, that for many years past, the islands have almost entirely escaped the natural calamities (of hurricanes, &c.) which have occasionally proved destructive to the property in those countries.
In investigating the causes of that depression of the market, from whence the whole of the planter's distress appears to originate, the first object which strikes your committee is, that extraordinary situation in which he is placed, which prevents him alone (in exception to every other similar case) from indemnifying himself for the increase of duty, and of other expenses attending his cultivation, by an equivalent increase of price to the consumer. For it appears, that since the year 1799, the duty on sugar has been raised from 20s. to 27s. and contingently to 30s. per cwt. the expense of the estates are calculated to have risen in many articles 50, and in others above 100 per cent—and the price has fallen from 69s. to 63s. 6d. per cwt. the average of the last eight months. As it appears obvious, from the above statement, that the duty is heavier than the article can bear at its present price, it is suggested that it might be expedient, for the relief of the home market, to extend the principle which has been adopted on the contingent increase of duty from 27s. to 30s. so that from the maximum of duty then fixed on a gross price of 80s. affording 30s. duty, and 50s. to the planter, the duty should be thrown back on a similar scale, in proportion to the depression of the market, till the price arrives at 60s. gross, leaving 20s. (the original duty) to government, and 40s. to the planter; or, in other words, a reduction of 1s. of duty on a reduction of 2s. gross price, from the average then fixed for the imposition of the new duty as far as 20s.
An increase of the bounty on the export has been also recommended; and your committee are of opinion, that it would afford great relief if given as an accompaniment to measures of restriction upon neutrals, so as to render the expenses on British and foreign produce equal in the foreign market.
A considerable depreciation in the price of rum having also taken place, it has been suggested, that the encouragement of the consumption of that article, would be a considerable advantage to the planter. Your committee are aware that such encouragement has been given to a certain extent, but if it were found practicable to carry that assistance further, by an increased consumption in the army and navy, such a measure would, in their opinion, have very beneficial effects; or a reduction of duty on rum might afford essential relief to the planter, without loss to the revenue, which would be indemnified by an increased consumption of that spirit.
Great, however as are the evils of the decrease of price and increase of charges, it does not appear to your committee, that they are the original causes of the distress of the planter, by applying to which alone, any practicable remedy, he could be more than partially relieved; but that the main evil, and that to which these are ultimately to be referred, is the very unfavorable state of the foreign market, in which formerly the British merchant enjoyed nearly a monopoly, but where he cannot at present enter in competition with the planters, not only of the neutral, but of the hostile colonies. The result of all their enquiries on this most important part of the subject, has brought before their eyes one grand and primary evil, from which all the others are easily to be deduced; namely, the facility of intercourse between the hostile colonies and Europe, under the American neutral flag by means of which not only the whole of their produce is carried to a market, but at charges little exceeding those of peace; while a British planter is burdened with all the inconvenience, risk and expense, resulting from a state of war.
The advantages which the hostile colonies derive from the relaxation of that principle, which prohibited any trade from being carried on with the enemy's colonies by neutrals during war, which the enemy himself did not permit those neutrals during peace, may be in part estimated by reference to a statement of the imports into Amsterdam alone, from the United States of America, in the year 1806, amounting to 30,085 hhd. of coffee, and 45,697 hhd. of sugar, conveyed in 211 vessels, hereunto annexed; and to a statement also annexed, of the amount of West India produce, exported from the United States of America, between the 1st. October, 1805, and 30th September 1806. In point of comparative
expense, the advantages of the hostile colonies will be further illustrated by the evidence of Mr. Maryat, supported by satisfactory documents, which show the charges of freight and insurance on sugar from the hostile colonies, through the United States of America, to the ports of Holland and Flanders, and to those of the Mediterranean, to be less by 3s. 11d. in the former, and by 12s. 6d. to the latter, than those charges on British sugars to the same ports.
Your committee cannot omit to state another important advantage enjoyed by the French colonies from the sale of nearly the whole French mercantile marine to neutrals, under the stipulation of each vessel being returned into French ports, in order to be navigated as French ships, within twelve months after peace, and with the enjoyment during war, of the same privileges in the ports of France, as if they were actually French; for instance, import sugar at a duty of 4s. per cwt. less than the duty imposed on sugar imported in neutral vessels.
In order to counterbalance, in some degree, the advantages thus enjoyed by the hostile colonies, to the detriment of the British planter, it has been recommended, that a blockade of the ports of the enemy's settlement should be resorted to; such a measure, if it could be strictly enforced, would undoubtedly afford relief to our export trade.
But a measure of more permanent and certain advantage would be the enforcement of those restrictions on the trade between neutrals and enemy's colonies which were formerly maintained by Great Britain, and from the relaxation of which the enemy's colonies obtained indirectly, during war, all the advantages of peace; while our own colonies, in the intercourse with whom that system of monopoly, which has been held essential to the commercial and military navy of this country, is rigorously enforced, are deprived of the advantages under which in former wars they carried their produce to the foreign markets, and which in the present war, by means of our decided naval superiority, would have amounted to the exclusive supply of the whole of Europe; and when those extraordinary measures are taken into consideration which have been adopted to exclude the British colonial produce from the European market, it appears to your committee to be a matter of evident and imperative necessity, to resort to such a system, as by impeding and restricting, and, as far as possible, preventing the export of the produce of the enemy's colonies from the places of its growth, shall compel the continent to have recourse to the only source of supply which, in that event, would be open to it.
As it may be apprehended that from the adoption of such measures, difficulties might arise in that intercourse from which the West Indies at present derive a considerable proportion of some of their supplies, your committee have thought it their duty to make enquiry into the resources in that respect to which recourse might be had in such an event. During the only period which affords an example of the suspension of that intercourse, the evidence concurs as to the fact of a supply having been obtained (though not without temporary and occasional inconveniences) from a variety of sources which may reasonably be relied upon, in case of such necessity, at the present moment, to a greater amount than the former period. From the examination of persons who in consequence of their residence in the British North American settlements, or extensive commercial connections with them, possess the best information as to their present and future resources, there is ground to believe that some supply of the principal articles of lumber might be obtained from thence immediately, and to expect that, with due encouragement, the quantity of that supply might be increased to any extent.
The supply of flour which they could at present afford to the West India market would be small and of inferior quality. They appear to be capable of affording a large supply of fish; and what deficiency might exist in other articles of salt provisions might be made up by supplies from Europe.
Upon the whole, the impression which your committee have received is, that the trade now carried on between the British West Indies and the United States of America, is very convenient and advantageous to the inhabitants of our colonies, and one which they could not relinquish without essential detriment, unless it were compensated by other advantages—but that it is not essential to their existence, or equivalent to the disadvantages of their situation, in those respects which your committee have already gone through in the present statement.
Your committee having briefly stated the distressed situation of the West India planter—the causes which have gradually produced this distress, which were beyond his reach to remedy, and which must continue to operate with increased effect—and having stated such measures of relief as have been suggested to them, and such as, from the best sources of information, appear most adequate to the end in view, have only to add, that if those remedies are liable to objections and difficulties, there is on the other hand the strongest concurrent testimony and proof, that unless some speedy and efficient measures of relief are adopted, the ruin of a great number of the planters, and of persons in this country, holding annuities, and otherwise dependent upon those properties for their income, must inevitably very soon take place, which must be followed by the loss of a vast capital, advanced on securities in those countries, and by the most fatal injury to the commercial, maritime, and financial interests of Great Britain.
REMARKS. This report was made at the close of the late session of the British Parliament, and its consideration postponed till the next session. If the subject was so important and pressing, and the remedy so obvious, as it is alleged to be, why this delay, why was it not taken up and acted upon immediately? This delay could only arise from motives of state policy; and what motives more probable than those of operating in the mean time on the fears of this government and nation. By ushering this elaborate report before the public, and delaying to act upon it for half a year, it was
probably expected that the hostile measures it threatens would produce an alarm on this side of the Atlantic, and frighten us into a submission of measures only of a less hostile complexion.
But this calculation is founded on gross ignorance; it is founded on the persuasion that our people or government are so uninformed as to be ready to swallow all the false inferences drawn in the report from the mournful facts it details. Let us examine these inferences, premising previously, however, the important admissions of the report itself.
It is admitted that the whole sugar cultivation of the British West India islands is at present productive only of loss, without making any allowance for the immense capital invested in the plantations, and machinery and utensils employed in working them; and, we may add, without making any allowance for the expenses attending the immense naval force required for their protection. To such a dreadful picture, what a bright contrast do the sugar plantations of Louisiana present, where the clear profit is certainly between twenty and thirty per centum! Such are the advantages of peace over war, of a nation without colonies over one possessed of them, of a nation without a navy over one possessed of a gigantic navy, of a republic over a monarchy, of freedom over slavery.
This evil is principally ascribed to "the facility of intercourse between the hostile colonies and Europe under the American flag"—by means of which their produce is said to be sold at a lower rate than that of the British islands. But is this a sound position? Allowing the fact assumed, is it the principal cause of the evil complained of? The price of any commodity depends, not merely on the expense incurred in producing it, but likewise on the extent of the demand for it. This is so much the case, that we have seen in this country the great supplies of flour and tobacco within a period of a few years varying, the former from five to twelve dollars, and the latter from five to ten dollars. And yet during all this time the expense of production was the same. If we mistake not, it is principally to this cause that the depressed price of sugars is to be traced; either the quantity produced has increased, or the demand has sunk. The last is most probably the case. We all know that sugar is not a necessary of life; but that it is a most essential article of comfortable subsistence; and that, consequently, its consumption will greatly depend upon the condition of the people. If they are in good circumstances they will use it freely; if in narrow circumstances, their use of it will be diminished; and if in abject poverty they will cease altogether to use it. Now the wars of Europe and the accumulated burdens produced by them, have reduced the people to this miserable condition, and hence, as we apprehend, the diminished consumption of this agreeable and nutritious article. If this be the cause of the reduced price, no palliatives can afford a remedy. Wars, must cease, taxes must be reduced, the condition of the people must be elevated, before the root of the evil is reached.
There is one way, indeed, in which a partial, perhaps an efficient remedy, might be had. Let Britain throw off all existing restrictions on a free trade to her colonies. Let them enjoy all the advantages which it is said the hostile colonies derive from a neutral flag. No longer will her enemy be able to undersell her in the market. The American merchant will carry her goods as cheap as those which are carried from the colonies of her enemy. There will then be a fair and honorable competition. Industry and skill will command a reward for their exertions. And on this ground England has little to fear, for her subjects are industrious and ingenious, laborious and enterprising; and the whole world knows, that whenever her government does not restrain these faculties, they are inferior to no other people on earth. This is her true policy. The sooner she pursues it the better. For in the present state of the world, no nation can establish a monopoly, without paying more for it than it is worth.
For this evil a rigorous blockade of the enemies ports, is proposed, together with an interdiction of the neutral trade from them. It is perfectly clear, that what is here meant by blockade is a declared and not an actual blockade; for vast as the British navy is, it is incompetent to the actual blockade of one tenth part of her enemies ports. This then is a proposition plainly and unequivocally repugnant to the clearest principles of the laws of nations, principles which have never been contested. Such a measure would consequently be an act of war against this nation; and if rigidly carried into operation, would probably produce war. On a proposition that directly leads to such a result, it is almost useless to argue; as a state of things would soon ensue in which all argument would be idle. It may not, however, be altogether useless to enquire, whether, even supposing America should submit to such a violation of her rights, the evil complained of would be remedied?
The effect of such a rigorous blockade would be to create so many obstacles in the way of the present carriage of colonial products by American vessels as greatly to reduce the existing profits. Now, it is these very profits that have given birth to this trade; and just in proportion as these profits should be diminished would that trade be abandoned. To this let it be added that the enemy of Britain would probably deal out to the neutral merchant the same treatment experienced from Britain. If she thus by violence prevented him from carrying the products of her enemies colonies to them, they would indisputably prevent him from bringing into their ports the products of British colonies. From both which circumstances, unconnected with others, it would follow, that Britain becoming the great, and almost exclusive carrier of the whole colonial trade, the value of the articles would be enhanced, and in proportion to their increased value their consumption be diminished, thus probably losing more from the one result than would be gained from the other. But would it not follow, that so far as related to the whole European market for colonial produce, with the exception of England, the facilities of supplying it under a neutral flag being greatly diminished, the market
itself would be correspondently reduced? Now it is a fact that the produce of the English West India Islands is greatly beyond the demand of England; and so far as this surplus goes, she is herself most deeply interested in the existence of a neutral carrier. Consequently by destroying this carrier she would deprive herself of the only means for disposing of her own surplus produce. View the point, then, in what light we may, England would be the greatest sufferer. The neutral nation would only lose the profits of the trade, while she would lose the means of disposing of the greater part of her colonial products.
It is admitted that her islands would be somewhat distressed by the want of the supplies ordinarily received from the U. S. It is said, however that these might in a great degree be got from her American continental possessions. But unfortunately one circumstance is entirely overlooked, which is, that in the event of a rupture with England, one of the first steps taken by the U. S. would probably be to possess themselves of these very colonies.
Upon the whole, we flatter ourselves that the British Parliament will take a more correct and dispassionate view of this subject than has been done by their committee, and that, when they shall clearly see that this country is resolutely determined to maintain her rights, and to reject all temporising, they will consult the mutual interest of the two nations by the adoption of pacific and liberal measures.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, October 7. The fast sailing ship Eliza, captain Smith, arrived at this port yesterday in the remarkable short passage of 28 days from Bordeaux. Captain S. has favoured the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with Paris papers to the 28th of August, and Bordeaux to the first of September, from which we have copied the following articles.
The United States sloop of war Wasp had arrived at L'Orient from England, with dispatches for our minister at Paris.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
PARIS, August 16. This day (Sunday) his majesty the emperor and king received a numerous deputation of the kingdom of Westphalia.
At 5 o'clock his majesty presented himself, with the customary ceremonial, at the palace of the legislative body, to open the session. His serene highness the prince vice-grand-elector having obtained his majesty's permission to administer the oath to the deputies of the legislative body named since the session of the year 14, the appeal nominal of these deputies was made by M. Lajens, and each of them took the oath at the foot of the throne.
The appeal being ended, his majesty said, "Gentlemen, deputies from the departments to the legislative body: Gentlemen, tribunes and members of my council of state."
"Since your last session, new wars, new triumphs, new treaties of peace have changed the political face of Europe."
"If the house of Brandenburg, the first who attacked our independence, still reigns, it owes it to the sincere friendship which I am inspired for the powerful emperor of the north."
"A French prince will reign upon the Elbe: He will know to conciliate the interests of his new subjects, with the first of his most sacred duties."
"The house of Saxony has recovered, after 50 years, the independence which it had lost."
"The people of the duchy of Warsaw, and of the city of Dantzick, have recovered their country and their rights."
"All nations, with one general accord, are rejoicing that the malignant influence which England has exercised over the continent is destroyed for ever."
"France is United to the people of Germany by the laws of the confederation of the Rhine; to those of Spain, of Holland, of Switzerland, and of Italy, by the laws of our federative system. Our new relations with Russia are cemented by the reciprocal esteem of the two great nations."
"In all that I have done, I have had solely in view the happiness of my people, more dear to my eyes than military glory."
"I desire a maritime peace. Resentment will not have the smallest influence over my determinations. I cannot have any against a nation the sport and victim of the parties by which it is torn, and which is kept in darkness on the situation of its own affairs as well as those of its neighbours."
"But whatever may be the issue which the decrees of Providence may assign to the maritime contest, my people will always find me the same, and I shall always find my people worthy of me."
"Frenchmen, your conduct during the latter times in which your emperor has been separated from you more than 500 leagues, has augmented my esteem and the opinion which I had conceived of your character. I have felt proud in being the first amongst you. If, during these ten months of absence and of peril, I have been present to your thoughts, the marks of love which you have given me have excited constantly my most lively emotions. All my solicititudes, every thing that could have relation to the care of my own person, did not affect me in any other way than as connected with your interest, and from its importance to your future destiny. You are a good and a great people."
"I have meditated different dispositions for simplifying and perfecting our institutions."
"The nation has experienced the happiest effects from the establishment of the Legion of Honor. I have created several imperial titles to give a new lustre to the most distinguished of my subjects, to reward glorious services by glorious recompenses, and for preventing the return of every feudal title incompatible with our constitutions."
"The accounts of my ministers of finance and of public treasure will exhibit to you the prosperous state of our finances. My people will experience a considerable deduction from the landed contribution."
"My minister of the interior will make you acquainted with the works which have been commenced or finished; but that
which remains to be done is of still greater importance; for I wish to see in every part of my empire, even in the smallest hamlet, the comfort of the citizens and the value of the lands augmented by the effect of the general system of amelioration which I have conceived."
"Gentlemen, deputies from the departments to the legislative body, your assistance will be necessary to enable me to arrive at this great result, and I have the right to calculate constantly upon it."
August 25th. A courier extraordinary who set off from Hamburg on the 16th of August, has brought intelligence that on the 13th instant, Denmark declared war against England; that the Prince Royal, who was at Copenhagen, with the king, set off from thence, and arrived on the 15th at Kiel; that the seals have been put upon all English property and upon all commercial papers and effects belonging to English subjects; that all the fortresses along the coast have been put in a state of defence; that the troops of Holstein are repairing by forced marches behind the Eyder and upon the Flensburg.
The indignation against the English is at the highest pitch in Denmark. It cannot but rouse the inhabitants to the greatest energy.
The King of Denmark is happily arrived at Colding in Jutland.
The General Count of Baudissin is commander in chief of the troops in Copenhagen.
Previous to his quitting Copenhagen, the Prince Royal took every measure for defending that Capital; its garrison amounts to 20,000 men. The English appear to have formed a design of attacking Copenhagen, Cronenburg and Nyburg.
Three Danish regiments have contrived to get into Nyburg, in spite of the English squadron. A strong garrison has been put into Frederikshaab.
The King and the Prince Royal ran the greatest risk of being taken by the English cruisers in the Great-Belt. They have fortunately escaped.
Denmark will soon be in want of men and money to support the struggle, but if the Danish people second their Prince, and resist this horrible oppression, the Emperor of the French will not let Denmark be in want of either money or men. The history of nations affords no example of such an atrocity. Sovereigns and Nations of Europe, if England, like France, had 8 or 900,000 men under arms, what would happen to you!—(Moniteur.)
DENMARK.
KIEL, 18th August.
Mr. Jackson, being sent to the Prince Royal as a negotiator from England, brought the demands of that power. Without announcing any reason, England required an offensive and defensive alliance. As a guarantee of this alliance, she demanded that the Danish fleet, the fortress of Cronenburg and the city of Copenhagen should be delivered up to her. The Prince Royal rejected such propositions with all the indignation they deserved. He said to Mr. Jackson that history did not afford a single example of an attack so odious as that with which Denmark was menaced, and that more loyalty might be expected from the Barbary pirates than from the English government. "You propose your alliance, added this Prince; ah! do we not know what your alliance is! Your allies, by waiting in vain during a whole year for your succours, have taught us the value of it!" Mr. Jackson having observed that the Prince spoke to him in very harsh terms, his royal highness answered that when a man had resolution enough to undertake such a mission, he ought also to have the courage to bear with every thing said; that besides, what he answered the Minister he would as freely say to the King of England, were he present. It was after this audience that the Prince Royal set off for Copenhagen. He was received there with general enthusiasm. After having put every thing in order, he judged proper to cross over again to the continent, intrusting general Peymann with the civil and military power for the defence of the capital. In crossing the Belt, the vessel which carried the Prince Royal was on the point of being stopped by the English.
The next day, the public of the capital learnt the departure of the Prince Royal, by an official Proclamation, published by beat of drum in all the streets. The same day the English Legation quitted the city, and the diplomatic Body also set off.
On the 13th August, Mr. Jackson declared that hostilities were going to commence. From that moment the whole city was up in arms and preparations were made for a vigorous defence.
The garrison of Copenhagen amounts to eight thousand regular troops. The army is unfortunately on the Continent, which proceeds from that fatal inclination of the Powers of the Continent to entertain no jealousy but against France, and to be under no apprehension of the machinations of England. But Government will find resources in the immense population of the city and in the energetic sentiments with which all the citizens are animated.—There is not a single inhabitant but has in his mouth the answer given by his Royal Highness to the English agent, when the latter told him that England would compensate with money all the losses that Denmark might sustain. "And with what, answered the Prince, will you compensate the loss of our honor?"
The attack commenced on the 16th. The whole army is on its march towards Flensburg.
In collecting the noble speeches made use of by the Prince Royal upon this important occasion, this phrase has not been forgotten: "If by the treason of the English the capital should, however, happen to be taken, I shall be able to do this winter what Gustavus formerly did; and the ice of the Belt will afford me a secure passage."
PROCLAMATION.
COMRADES. After having put every thing in order, as far as circumstances and time would permit, I fly to the army in order to employ it as speedily as possible for the safety of my dear countrymen, if events do not soon happen which, agreeably to my wishes, may settle every thing in an honorable and pacific manner.
Copenhagen, Aug. 12th, 1807. FREDERIC, Prince Royal.

NO. II. GLUCKSTADT, 16th April. We Christian VII. by the grace of God, etc. MARK KNOWN: The British Envoy Jackson, having declared on the 13th of this month, hostilities against Denmark would commence, and having at the same time asked for passports for himself and his suite, war between Denmark and England must consequently be looked upon as begun. We, therefore, exhort our faithful subjects every where to take up arms, for the purpose of opposing the audacious projects of the enemy, and repelling his violent aggression.
We in consequence order by the present, that all English ships, together with all English property and merchandise, be everywhere where sequestered by the Magistrates and others, and especially by the custom house officers, in whatever place or in whatever hands and depots they may be found.
We further command that all English subjects be arrested without exception, as enemies of our kingdom and our country, until they can be conveyed out of the country.
All the Magistrates and other public officers, together with their agents, are holden to execute this order with the utmost severity. It is moreover understood that all English vessels and boats which may approach the coasts, are to be considered and treated as enemies.
We further order that all the suspicious foreigners be watched with the greatest attention, and that the magistrates and their agents do use every possible means to discover the enemies spies.
In fine we deem it necessary to order that under severe penalties all correspondence with British subjects be entirely put a stop to immediately after the publication of these presents, and that no payment whatever be made to them, or for their account, until further orders.
We confide, for the rest, in the justice of our cause, in the courage and tried fidelity of our beloved subjects.
Given at Gluckstadt, the 16th August, 1807.
Signed, the Baron of Brokoff, J. C. MORTEFF.
LONDON, August 21. City of London Tavern. —At a meeting of the committee of American merchants, Philip Sanson, Esq., in the chair. The chairman stated, that he had received a letter from John Richardson, Esq., vice-president of the American chamber of commerce at Liverpool, accompanying certain resolutions of that board, and their circular letter, dated the 11th instant; the same having been read, it was
Resolved unanimously, that the committee will be, at all times happy to receive any communications from the American chamber of commerce at Liverpool, which may have a tendency to promote the commercial intercourse between the British empire and the United States of America; but with the knowledge that the negotiations of great political importance are pending between the government of this country and the American states, they are of opinion that any interference on their part at the present moment would be improper; and this committee having no reason to believe his majesty's government indisposed to an amicable accommodation of the present differences, see no necessity for associations being formed in the different manufacturing towns and seaports, for the purpose of collecting information as to the prospects of a good understanding, or otherwise between the two countries. But if it should at any time appear that the efforts of this committee can be useful in promoting cordiality and harmony between the two governments, they will be ready to do every thing in their power for the attainment of so desirable an object.
JOHN GRAY, Sec'y.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 9.
In consequence of the orders of the President 87 men were required from the 42d Kentucky regiment. On the 29th ult. this regiment paraded at Lexington, when 255 volunteers offered, being three times the number called for. So much for the spirit of that patriotic state, and for the idle hopes entertained by profligate disorganizers of its disaffection to the union.
NORFOLK, October 8.
The proceedings of the court of enquiry, which assembled on board of the Chesapeake on Monday last, have not been correctly stated. The court was formed at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Present, Alexander Murray, Esq. captain in the navy, president; Captain Isaac Chauncy and Isaac Hull, members.
Littleton W. Tazewell, Esq. had been appointed judge advocate by the secretary of the navy; but being absent from Norfolk on public business, Richard Rush, Esq. was appointed judge advocate pro tempore. The court sat two hours, and adjourned to 10 o'clock this morning.
DANISH ISLANDS IN BLOCKADE.
Captain Tipling of the ship William and Mary, from Grenada, gives us the following information. That being bound from Grenada to St. Thomas, he was brought to off the harbour of the latter island, on the 22d of last month, by a British brig; during the examination of the William and Mary's papers, a Tender arrived from Tortola with information from the captain of the brig, who immediately made prize of a Danish schooner then in company, and sent her to Tortola.
The captain of the brig warned captain T. not to attempt to enter St. Thomas or any other Danish Island, as they were in blockade. Being short of provisions captain Tipling wished to get to Porto Rico, but was informed if he did and was boarded by any of the squadron, he would be made prize of. The commander of the brig would not indorse the ships papers, stating that the Danish Islands were in blockade. All letters were broken open, and strictly examined. The brig had "Enter-prize of Boston," painted on her stern.
Important to Merchants and Underwriters.—Captain Strong of the schooner Diana
Talbot arrived yesterday from Martinique, off which island, he was boarded by the British frigate Latona, was informed by the commander that British ships of war would capture all neutral vessels, trading from French, Spanish or Dutch islands to British Islands.
October 10. We have it from undoubted authority, that positive orders have been sent to the military officers in the U. S. service, not to enlist any British deserters.
An affair of honor was settled on Wednesday evening at Lambert's Point, by a Mr. C. and Mr. B. midshipmen belonging to the Chesapeake, when at the second fire the latter gentleman was shot thro' the thigh, & the former had his neck-handkerchief cut and the skin grazed! The gentlemen, we learn, were then reconciled.
Arrived, ship Herald, Murphy, 60 days from Cork, ballast, J. Heron.
Brig Virginia, Hill, 7 days from Bermuda, ballast.
Ship Wm & Mary, Tipling, 19 days from Grenada, rum, John Cornwell, Great Bridge. On the 8th ult. at the entrance of St. Thomas's harbor, was brought too and examined by the B. armed brig Lynx, Combs, detained some hours & then discharged. Spoke and kept co for 5 days with the schr. Philip, Tuber, from St. Thomas and bound to Alexandria. During the time Capt. Tipling was on board the Lynx, an express boat came along side from Tortola & delivered capt. Combs some dispatches, immediately on receipt of which he stumped about the deck, and exclaimed to his men, "Now my boys your fortunes are made!" and then captured a Danish schr. which was in company.
Combs has a wooden leg.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1807.
CIRCUIT COURT.
LATEST PROCEEDINGS ON THE MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
FRIDAY, October 9.
Mr. Hay finished his speech, which opened the argument on the writ of the U. States, and was followed by Mr. Randolph on the side of Col. Burr.
SATURDAY, October 10.
Mr. Wirt being very much indisposed, and unable to attend the court, nothing was done on this day. Mr. Martin was to have continued the argument; but he consented to postpone it 'til Monday.
MONDAY, October 12.
Mr. Martin is now engaged in a speech which probably will occupy the whole day. We understand Mr. Wirt is to answer him. Our readers are no doubt greatly fatigued with reading the lengthy accounts of the trial of Aaron Burr, and the very voluminous testimony of the witnesses, with which so many of our columns have been filled for so long a time. We congratulate them therefore on the prospect that this tedious business is now approaching to a close; at least that, as to the drama exhibited in Richmond the curtain soon will fall.—Whether the Grand Manager will permit the scene to be shifted to Kentucky, or not, is yet uncertain. Perhaps the denouement may be the complete escape of all the traitors from punishment, and their returning, not we presume to the "dull pursuits of civil life," but to the prosecution of some other glorious enterprise, with either the old or a new set of "choice spirits."
The following sketch is communicated by one of our correspondents, a great admirer of the Drama.
THE Drama performing in this City, and now in the last scene, may with propriety be called, the LEGAL JUGGLERS, or THE TRICKS OF THE GRAND IMPOSTOR. The Characters were extremely well cast, and performed to the admiration of the audience; but the play has by many been condemned as rather too long, and some have grumbled at the very great expense at which it was got up and exhibited.
For the amusement of our readers, we subjoin a list of some of the Dramatis Personae.
Chief Justices Mr. Marshall. Erskine Mr. Hay. Curran Mr. Wirt. Burke Mr. M'Rae. Fox Mr. Wickham. Chatham Mr. Randolph. Lawyer Viner Mr. Botts. Lawyer Arden Mr. Martin. Volunteer Mr. Lee. Adjutant Mr. Baker. Gen. Trueman Mr. Wilkinson. Gen. Hardy Mr. Eaton. Squire Duple Mr. Bennerhas't. Israel Copher Mr. Smith. Mahomet Volpone Mr. Burr.
This celebrated Play, has by some been called a Farce, by others, a Tragi-comedy. Its great length precludes it from coming properly under the first of these denominations; and the last is by no means proper, since no death has taken place, not even an exaltation to the summit of a certain two legged edifice erected at the public expense, for the accommodation of such heroes as Jonathan Wild the great, and our Mahomet Volpone. Every thing considered, we can only imitate the example of Mr. Gay, and designate it by the title of the "What d'ye call it."
In many scenes, a great deal of wit has been displayed, and in others, a prodigious mass of learning, and acuteness of argument; in the two last of which particulars the Chief Justice shone pre-eminent, "sicut inter ignes luna minores," though all the other luminaries of the law were very bright in their several spheres. Erskine was noted for perspicuity and elegance, and close and logical argument; Curran for "thoughts that breathed and words that burned" with all the fire of eloquence; Burke for strong and energetic language,
conveying forcible ideas; Fox for unbounded subtlety and ingenuity; Chatham for bold and lively figures of speech; Lawyer Viner for indefatigable industry and innumerable quotations of authorities; he sometimes also excited considerable mirth with unexpected flashes of humor. Lawyer Arden was like Shakespeare's Falstaff, a character truly inimitable, and "sui generis." He resembled that fat old Knight, in being not averse to a cheerful glass, and played the part of a Crown and a Politician; of a learned lawyer and a blackguard; a merry fellow and a bitter enemy of government. It seems a little curious too, that, as Sir John was a robber, and thought it no harm to steal in his vocation, so Lawyer Arden displayed a surprising fondness for treason and traitors, and called Mahomet Volpone his honorable and persecuted friend. He was sadly detected and exposed by Gen. Hardy.
Gen. Trueman displayed the character of a true patriot, encountering every danger to save his country, and Gen. Hardy was the model of an honest and brave soldier. The attacks on their reputations, ended in making their merits more conspicuous.—Squire Duple and Israel Copher, tho' criminal, were unfortunate tools of ambition, deserving rather to be pitied for their folly than detested for their baseness. Mahomet Volpone, the hero of the Piece, was what for the good of this country all its enemies ought to be, an intriguer so very fond of deception, that he even deceived himself. His low craft, his innumerable falsehoods, his callous effrontery, his remorseless treachery, even to those who were decoyed to follow his fortunes, and his strange tricks and manoeuvres, were displayed in striking colors, forming the chief entertainment of the piece, which (take it all together) was certainly the most extraordinary that ever was exhibited in this or any other country.
MR. PLEASANTS,
I have observed in your paper of to-day, a statement from my testimony, in which, two errors appear.
1st. Instead of the deed from Lynch to Burr, being recorded in my office—"It was by one of the young men in the office, and recorded by William Todd, notary public, for the Lexington District."
2d. I am clerk of the Fayette circuit court.
You will oblige me by making those corrections.
THOMAS BODLEY.
October 10, 1807.
VINCENNES, 29th August, 1807.
Dear Sir, I had the honor to receive your favor, covering the Resolutions entered into by the citizens of Richmond, and I sincerely thank the committee and yourself for this mark of their attention. The Resolutions are such as I expected from the capitol of my parent state, which is in reality, the "head quarters" of patriotism and correct republican sentiment.
The subject of the late outrage on our sovereignty and national honor was taken up by the legislative council and house of representatives now in session, and certain resolutions passed, a copy of which I have the honor to enclose herewith.
The exertions of the British to embroil us with the Indians of this quarter, (which I believe have never been intermitted since the commencement of the revolutionary war) have within a few months past, assumed more than usual activity. To accomplish their object the vilest means are resorted to, such as a magnanimous nation would disdain to employ. One of the instruments which they are now using with the greatest effect to delude those unhappy people and to destroy the influence which the government had obtained over them by a series of kind offices calculated to promote their happiness, is an artful Shawanee, whom they have prevailed upon to assume the character of a prophet, and who has contrived to procure the assassination of several of the most influential and active friends of the United States.
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of the most perfect esteem, dear sir, your humble servant,
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON.
Hon. A. M'RAE, esq.
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Legislature of the Indiana Territory, composing a part of the federal government of the United States of America, a government too which affords every blessing to be derived from a full and free enjoyment of life, liberty and property, and every other social advantage flowing from a republic, cannot but express the horror and indignation with which they view the late outrage committed by the British navy on the rights of our government, in a lawless attack on one of her vessels, when not only in the peaceable use of the ocean over which no nation on earth can claim an exclusive privilege, but within the acknowledged jurisdiction of our government, contrary to the known laws of nations, in violation of existing treaties between the two governments and at the expense of that liberty so recently wrested from their hands.
On a subject which so materially affects every part of the union, we view it as essential that the general government should know the sentiments which pervade every part of its territory.
Resolved therefore unanimously, by the legislative council and the house of representatives, that we consider the line of conduct pursued for some time past by the British agents and officers of its navy in regard to the United States, unjust as a friend, unwarrantable as a nation, and will justify the most rigorous measures on the part of our government.
Resolved unanimously, that the legislature of Indiana have the fullest confidence in the administration of the general government in pursuing such measures as will ensure to its most distant branches the blessings which can alone be enjoyed under a free government.
And while we regret that the infant state of the population of our territory denies us a rank with our parent states in the defence of our country, we will to the utmost of our power aid the general government in such measures as may be thought necessary to avenge any insult tending to lessen
its national dignity or disturb its internal tranquility.
Resolved unanimously, that his excellency the governor of this territory as commander in chief and every subordinate officer do exert themselves to have the militia properly organised and disciplined to excite in them a zeal for the defence of their rights and liberties for which they will no doubt receive the thanks of their country.
Resolved, that his excellency the governor be furnished with duplicate copies of these resolutions with a request to transmit them to the president of the U. States.
JESSE B. THOMAS, Speaker of the house of representatives. B. CHAMBERS, President of the council.
ST. VINCENNES, Aug 21st, 1807.
The ship United States, captain Moore, of and bound to Baltimore, from the Isle of France, owned by William Wilson and Sons of Baltimore, has been captured off the Capes of Virginia, by the British ship of war Leopard, and sent to Halifax. Cargo coffee, tea, pepper and cotton. The mate and crew were put on board the brig Lion, captain Harris, and have arrived at Norfolk.
The schr. Eliza and Sally, Captain Taylor, from this port, bound to Baltimore, with a cargo of coal, sprung a leak off Cedar Point, and immediately after sunk.—Vessel and cargo lost, and one of the crew drowned.
All the attempts to extenuate the conduct of Great Britain are in vain. Political artifice for a moment may perplex the public mind with tales of private conferences with the French, with secret articles, and the necessity of preventing Denmark from falling into the hands of the French. But are not the facts evident? Have not the French, during the war, respected the neutrality of Denmark? With large armies upon their frontiers, and with victories in sight of their capital, have they not left the Danes in the quiet possession of their government? Do the Danes complain of the French? Have they thrown themselves into the arms of England? Do they not claim to preserve their neutrality? Do they not declare they have preserved it? Do they not threaten vengeance to every invader? Are not all these momentous facts to be disregarded, to favour a scheme of British invasion? Are we to forget the brave defence which the Danes made six years ago, against the same enemy, and the formidable preparations they now make, to insinuate that they are the just victims of intrigue which exist only in the imagination, are in open contradiction to the most important facts that can belong to the history of any nation, and which amply vindicate its reputation and its patriotism? If the Danes fall, they fall by oppression.
(Essex Register.)
The city of Copenhagen contained by the census, taken last year, a population of one hundred and four thousand inhabitants; excluding the garrison, which would make, inclusive, one hundred and twelve thousand.
The city is strongly fortified by several batteries, both of a marine and land construction, which will render the city pretty secure from any assault whether by sea or land.
A letter from Belfast, dated the 22d August, by the Protection, says, "the intelligence of this day, leaves little doubt but that the Islands of Zealand and Funen, with Copenhagen, and all its fleet, are in the power of the British."—Am. D. Adv.
The British squadron commenced the attack on Copenhagen the 16th of August.
MARRIED—on Thursday the 8th inst. by the Rev. John D. Blair, Mr. MATTHEW OWEN, to the amiable Miss MARY BURTON, both of Henrico county.
"Two kindest souls alone must meet; 'Tis friendship makes the bondage sweet, And feeds their mutual loves: Bright Venus, on her rolling throne, Is drawn by gentle birds alone, And Cupids yoke the doves."
Married, on Thursday evening last, in Petersburg, Mr. JOHN DICKSON, editor of the Intelligencer, to Miss ANN ROSE, both of that town.
THE business hitherto carried on under the firm of ROBERT GORDON & CO will hereafter be conducted under that of Gordon, Troches & Co. In the house formerly occupied by Messrs William Mackenzie & Co. at the corner of the street next below the Eagle-Tavern.
THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR
FALL GOODS,
Among which are, Superfine cloths and cassimere, very fine Plaids, a large assortment of coarse Woollens, Bonnets, Patent Cords, Melons and Silk Quilting for Waistcoats, fine Irish Linens, Hardware & Cutlery, Smiths' Bellows, Anvils and Vices, Tin plates in boxes, Shear, Copper assorted.
They have also received last week, a small addition to their stock of Fine Old Madeira Wine,
Port of which has been upwards of three years in Richmond. A few chests of superior quality IMPERIAL TEA —some very fine old RUM , FRENCH BRANDY, &c 13th October, 1807.
The Hatterian Academy, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
SINCE the last advertisement, a Society has been formed which places the above institution under the joint administration and management of Dr. Haller and L. H. Girardin, lately one of the Professors in William & Mary College. Their co-operation will commence on the 20th current.
Mr. D. Doyle will also commence his instructions as Professor of the Latin and Greek Languages, &c.—Other Teachers are actually engaged for the various departments of instruction October 12, 1807.
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.
We present with great pleasure to the readers of the Argus, the following Poem, written by a young Genius of our native State. The verses are unpublished, but the thoughts remarkable for originality, and some of them possess considerable sublimity.
A POETICAL DESCRIPTION OF AMEN'S CAVE.
Hail Muse! within those awful walks where shade Of blackest night her sable pinions spread; Where darkness reigns a' o'er the lofty scene, And aiding tapers faintly intervene; Expeti, his time, the horrors that surround, And trace the tract that winds beneath the ground; Afford a view, tho' vapours mantle o'er, To aid the mind in philosophical lore; 'Tis here, oh Muse! within this drear retreat, To sing those scenes the eager eye must meet, Calliope thy friendly aid pray lend; Tune up thy lyre, and with thy graces blend Th' enchanting song, assisting Stannion's boast Superior Seven's midst whose strains I'm lost. Each melling echo seems my soul to inspire, With bright conceptions of the heavenly choir; The towering rocks wake to the living sound That undulating winds beneath the ground; And as you move with graceful mein along, Each Statue seems to join you in your song; The Cascades stop & superior strains to hear, Nor murmur more, but lend a listening ear. No winds molest nor call your straining aside; They float amidst and on the Ether ride; While polish'd walls reflect your rosy smiles, And sweet-toned echoes talk along the aisles. Tho' from your notes redoubled echoes ring, And add new beauties to the strains you sing, Yet still the eye fed from kind nature's stores Glides round the walls, & on each object pores; Dwells here and there new beauties to review; The walls of marble's variegated hue; Armies are seen, & Statues of every size; See, here, a Dwarf, see there, a Giant rise. Beware, ye travellers, of that mighty arm; With guards outstretch'd ** as if designing harm. Here on the right gapes an abyss below, And on the left a Craig erects his brow; With cautious steps inclining on to stray, Still greater scenes curtail the winding way; Strike but the wall; its peak is like a bell, Or sounds like trumpets or the winding shell. 'Tis now we enter 't where the scene sublime Expands around and steals upon our time. The vaulted roof with myriad sides is clad, Reflecting light soft mixing with the shade; Wth glowing festoons is each co nice hung, Or Parian busts without due order strung; Supporting pillars rear their towering head, Or prostrate strew the uneven path we tread, By some dread shock, in ages long before The sage Columbus trod Salvador's shore, In clefts heaps the amazing mass lies hurl'd, And adds majestic horrors to this world; A waste shut out from the flood of day Where Phœbus never shed a cheering ray, Nor Moon nor Star hath walk'd a gentler light; Where darkness reigns in everlasting night; Where weeping rocks distill the pearly tear, And frozen columns grow from year to year; Where imitative banks of Ice & will stand Revolving seasons as on Zembla's land; And mounts of snow which rear their hoary head! No search can reach when layers first o'er- spread Congeal'd drops upon the low laid bed. Trace back the time, and date the mighty plan, You'll place it with the origin of man. But stop not here, my Muse! Oh what am I! Beneath a mass that's ten score feet high! Hedged in by rocks, forve 'ard its sides; O'erhead an arch, on which a mountain rides! Consider, if the narrow pass should till By Earthquakes, Thunder, or the Almighty's will; The tapers feebly glimmering soon decay; In vain we'd grope amid the clefted way. Pent up for e'er by adamantine strength; In battle dungeons of exceeding length; A tyrant's prison boasts not a greater gloom, Nor Egypt's wonders ** a sublimer tomb!
This remarkable cavern is in Rockbridge county, Virginia.
† Alluding to ladies whom the author accompanied in visiting the Cave.
‡ Appearances very frequent; pillars of peculiar size, which a little fancy can transform into bats and statues.
§ The water, in gradually dripping on the walls, has formed an appearance almost exactly imitating a frozen cascade.
¶ See the preceding 3d note (Carmie's Statue).
** The scientist is often reminded of these by their coming in contact with his head.
†† Into the new discovery.
‡‡ Some conjectures have thrown down vast heaps of pillars and rocks.
§§ This appearance often occurs, as in the diamond room, &c. and the shining mount.
¶¶ The horrors that would seize us, if left in a vault near half a mile in extent, under a mountain, without light, would sufficiently elucidate this piece of fancy. The Pyramids.
William McCay,
Watch-Maker, Main-st Richmond,
RETURNS his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has met with in his profession, and hopes for a continuation of past favors.
W. McCAY has a general assortment of Gold and Silver Ware, made by the best workmen, which he has taken pains to obtain consisting of warranted gold and silver Watches, Ladies ornamental and plain Combs, morning, fancy and plain Finger Rings, m'ning and fancy Lockets, Miniature Settings, Necklaces plain and ornamented mourning and fancy Breast Pins, Brocates, Neck Claps, gold, gilt, steel and silk Watches Chains, gold, gilt, glass and steel Seal, lock, gilt and steel Keys, lock and ring Cases, gold, silver and pearl Buttons, table, deer and tea Spoons, soup and punch Ladies, sugar Tongs, salt Shovels, scissors Chains and Cases, Thimbles and pencil Cases—with a variety of other articles; all of which he offers at the most reduced prices. B—P Clocks and Watches of every description repaired by him October 14, 1807.
TO BE SOLD,
At Paineville in Amelia county, on Monday the 28th of December next, an
Extraordinary valuable Black-smith
Being on the estate of Richard Eggleston, dec. on a credit of six months, Bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser by THE EXECUTORS. October 11, 1807.
GENTLEMEN who have been favored with subscriptions to the SECOND VOLUME of the REVISED CODE of VIRGINIA LAWS, now in the press are respectfully requested to return the subscriptions; papers to the publisher by the first of November next; on which day, the subscription, at the present price, will be closed.

FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's new Buildings, 4th, 3rd and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806 New England Rum in hds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto Coffee by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potomac Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROCE- RIES, &c. &c. —which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by  JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from Reuben Clopton, when living in King William county, in the year 1791, on the first of January.
A Negro Man, By the name of NEPTUNE , who formerly be- longed to the estate of John Hales, dec. living then in the lower end of Henrico—he is a tall, portly fellow, stoops in his shoulders, or you may say round shouldered, high forehead, his hair peaked up each side of his forehead, flat nose, large white teeth, draws his words when he talks, or rather talks through his nose, and has a scar some where in his face, about forty- five years of age—it is supposed he is now pas- sing as a free man in the city of Richmond, as he thinks himself secure. There has never been any efforts been made to apprehend him—he has a wife at John Hales, dec. living in the lower end of that county, and a mother—perhaps he may be harbored there. Any person, that will deli- ver him to William Clopton, in Cumberland, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward.  ELIZABETH CLOPTON. Cumberland county, Aug. 14, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Messrs. William & George Skipwith; this land is equal if not superior to any land in Cumber- land county, on James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent dwelling house, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit. One third of the money will be expected when a title is made, the other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments. Mr. German Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser.  FRANCIS EPPES. Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. no
MATRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- RESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, oppo- site the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATRES- SES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased.  Jno. S. Pleasants
Anthony Pelzer, Teacher of the French Language at Doctor Haller's Academy: RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that his EVENING SCHOOL is actually open for the reception of pupils, on the street leading to Col. Mayo's Bridge, in the upper part of the house adjoining the Rising Sun Tavern, and occupied by Mr. John Darrus—For terms apply at the school room from 5 till 9 o'clock, or at Doct. Haller's Academy October 2, 1807. 31* tf
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is duly certified to the Executive that the Courthouse of the county of War- wick is in so ruinous a situation as to be unfit for the accommodation of the court in the execu- tion of its duties; and that until the said court- house can be repaired or rebuilt, an out house of Richard Young near the site of said courthouse had been rendered to the said court for the coun- ty aforesaid and by them accepted: I have there- fore thought fit by and with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation hereby notifying all whom it may in any manner concern, that until the courthouse for the county of Warwick aforesaid shall be repaired or re- built, and made fit for their accommodation, the Court of the county of Warwick aforesaid, shall be held in the aforesaid out house of the said Richard Young, near the site of the courthouse aforesaid, in the said county of Warwick, ac- cording to law. Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at [L.S.] Richmond, this 29th day of Septem- ber, 1807. Signed, WM. H. CABELL.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to secure a debt due by the said Ambrose Dudley to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dan- dridge—We shall proceed to sell, for ready cash, for the best price that can be obtained, on the premises, on the fifth day of January next, A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying and being in the county of King William, being the same on which the said Dudley now resides, & the same which the said Dudley pur- chased of William Dandridge, containing 602 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of four hundred pounds, current money, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof. BERN'D. LIPSCOMB. NAT'L FOX. 3d Oct 1807. ids
Land for Sale. WELL worth the attention of any mar- COPIES of LAND will positively be sold at Charlottesville, on Monday the second day of November next, at public auction—the payments are one third on the first day of March next: what or tobacco will be received for this payment at the Richmond cash price—the bal- ance in three equal annual installments, the bond to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This land lays on navigable water, the North river two miles below Milton. It affords some rich low grounds, a tolerable good mill site on the river—the dwelling house is quite new, large and very convenient—The property will be shown any gentleman by the subscriber, living on the premises,  C. Peyton. September, 20, 1807. 4w
FALL GOODS.  KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR, ARE now receiving by the Ship Rolla, from London, a large and handsome assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS , (selected by a partner of the house.) AMONG WHICH ARE London Superfine Cloths, Casimeres, and Toi- lines, superior quality. Gentlemen's Patent Silk and Beaver Hats. Children's Trafalgar and Erskine do. Elegant Leno Pique and Sewed Muslins. Do. Robes and Dresses. Colored Italian Crapes for Ladies' Dresses. Sill, Cotton, and Worsted Hosiery. Irish Linens, Lawns and Sheetings. 4-4 Cotton Shirring, very fine. Ladies' Kid Shoes. Calicoes, Cambricks, Chambrays, Cotton and Thread Laces, &c. And in daily expectation of receiving by the Protectress from Liverpool, a large assortment of COARSE WOOLLENS , and all of which will be sold very low, wholesale and retail, for cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers. Richmond, September 29, 1807. tf
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of  Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
FOR SALE.  My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further dis- cussion is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.  SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
LAND In the state of Ohio—FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to SELL a valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the state of Ohio, containing 1,000 acres. This tract is of excel- lent quality, as the subscriber has understood from most respectable information. It lies on Deer creek, a branch of the Sciota, about 16 miles from Chillicothe, in a well settled neighborhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio. He will dispose of it for cash, or on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Vir- ginia: or will exchange it for property in the city of Richmond. An unquestionable title, with general warranty, will be made to the purchaser. Wm. Munford. Richmond, Sept. 24, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, And possession immediately given.  156 Acres of LAND, Lying in the county of Louisa, on the waters of Pamunkey river and Cub creek—about one third is cleared and in good order for cultivation, the balance is in Woods, a considerable proportion of which is good tobacco land. On the creek there is a very good water grist mill—the house is en- tirely new and well built, two stories high and calculated for manufacturing. It is not neces- sary here to enumerate the advantages attend- ing this valuable property, as it is presumed a view will be taken by those who wish to pur- chase; suffice it to say, that it is an excellent stand for manufacturing grain for distillery, for a store or for a tavern. Should this property not be previously disposed of, it will be offered to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Mon- day the 2d day of November next—one third of the purchase money will be required in hand, for the balance a convenient credit will be given. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Lambe- cker, Louisa, who will show, and who is au- thorized to sell the same. William Dabney. Albemarle, 20th September, 1807. no
Will be Sold, On October Cumberland Court day next, on a credit of one and two years,  A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about four hundred and fifty acres, lying on the branches of Willis's river in said county of Cumberland, which was conveyed in trust to secure a debt due by James, Thomas and Francis Deane to William Mewburn. This land adjoins Col. Benjamin Wilson and Lang- horne Walton, and formerly belonged to Edward Scruggs, from whom the said James, Thomas and Francis Deane purchased. The purchaser will be bound to give bond with approved securi- ty, payable with interest from the day of sale. William Daniel, Jr. } Comm'rs. Wm. M. Thornton, } Samuel Anderson. } 20th Sept. 1807. ids
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office by the gross, dozen or single,  THE VIRGINIA FARMER'S Almanac, for 1808; Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Rich- mond: By BENJAMIN BATES, of Hanover county. CONTAINING, beside the Astronomical calcu- lations, Officers of the State Government— Senators & Members of the House of Delegates— Judges of the Superior Courts—Superior and County Court days—An Essay on the cultivati- on of Trees, &c.—Fattening Horses—Raising Poultry and preventing the Fly—Tining of Cy- der—A variety of interesting Anecdotes—The celebrated New Tid Re I, or the birth of Paddy O'Rafferty, junior, &c. &c. &c. VOL. 5th, PART 2d, OR NO. 10 OF  Rees's New Cyclopedia, Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. Oct. 6.
Wanted, A SMALL PIECE OF LAND, of about 50 acres, convenient to the city of Rich- mond, with a situation of which is high & healthy; best with good healthy spring water—Enquire of the printer. Oct 6 1807 FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE,  Hening's New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful pre- cedents, adapted to the laws now in force Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re- lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
At Private Sale.  NEGRO COTTONS White, Green, Brown and Blue Duffles Sagathys and Kerseys, in bales Coarse Cloths, Fannels and Rose Blankets.— A great variety of Muslins, India and German Goods, &c.  Also— Brown Sugar, in hds. Cognac and Apple Brandy Hollands and Country Gin Northern and Mountain Whiskey Molasses Havana Sugar London Particular Madeira Wine Black Pepper Bar and Rod Iron Northern Candles and Soap, &c. Darmsdatt, Foster & Satchell, Auctioneers. Sept 25. 2m
A House and Lots  FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale three valuable LOTS OF GROUND in the city of Williams- burg; on which there is a large and commodi- ous dwelling house, (containing eight good rooms, and two large passages,) together with a good garden, a stable, and all necessary out- houses for the use of a genteel family. Any person desirous of purchasing will please apply to William Munford, Esq. of this city, who will make known the terms of sale, and is authorized to conclude the bargain. Possession will be delivered to the purchaser on the 10th day of Junary next. Anna Byrd. Richmond, September 12, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, THAT most beautiful and healthy situation, known by the name of HALLSBOROUGH, or HALL'S STORE , lying on the Bucking- ham road, seventeen miles above Manchester. Also another valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the lower end of Powhatan county, contain- ing two hundred acres more or less, with good improvements, and there is no doubt of a great quantity of COAL, being on this land. The subscriber will give a great bargain in the said lands, as he wishes to move to the West- ern country. For terms apply to ZACH'H HALL. August 25th, 1807. tf
PRICES OF  Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitenti- ary, and for sale by NICHOLAS WALLAM , agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Rich- mond.
   CUT NAILS.   Wholesale. Retail.     3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound.   4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2   8d. 10 11   10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2        CUT BRADS.     8d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   10d. 9 10   12d. 9 10   20d. 9 10        WROUGHT NAILS.     6d. 12 13 1-2   8d. 11 1-2 12   10d. 11 12   12d. 11 12   20d. 11 12   20d. 11 12    Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.
CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—50 cents per thousand.—4d. 67 cents per thousand.—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.  SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assort- ment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
NOTICE. Messrs. Robert King, and Charles Crough- ton, and Robert King, James Thompson, and Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Conrad Laub and William Davidson, Executors of James Short, dec.—TAKE NOTICE, that I shall proceed to take the following depositions, at the times and places hereinafter mentioned, to be read as evidence in two suits now depending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond Dis- trict, in which I am plaintiff and you are the de- fendants, to wit: the deposition of John M. Rose and others, on the 19th day of October next, at the Dwelling House of Major David Paterson, at Buckingham county—on the 23d day of October, 1807, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Mr. John Love and o- thers, between the hours of ten o'clock and sun- set of the same day, at the house of Thaddeus Morris at Fauquier courthouse—and on the 5th day of November, 1807, between the hours of ten in the morning and sunset of the same, at the house of Mr. Simpson on the Turnpike gate next Alexandria, I shall take the deposition of Doctor Henry Rose and others. ROBERT H. ROSE. Sept. 17, 1807. 4w
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen from the subscri- ber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with long a switch tail, no other mark recollec- ted. Also one mare Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tail cut off, only shod before, I believe rather poor. Whoever will deliver the said mules to the subscri- ber in the city of Richmond, or give such information so that I get them again shall receive the above reward. JOHN TINSLEY. Richmond, June 24th, 1807. 4w
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the es- tate of John Sandridge, deceased, are requested to bring them forward to the subscriber duly authenticated, on or before the first day of No- vember next, at which time a dividend of the assets in my hands will take place—Those fail- ing to comply with this advertisement will be excluded from the benefit of said dividend. Thomas White. September 2d, 1807. 4w
W. COWAN,  WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. Edward Wanton, three doors above Messrs. Taylor & Brown's Vendue Store:— Where he repairs Watches and Clocks of every description. W. COWAN has on hand, an assortment of warranted Gold and Silver Watches—Also, a handsome assortment of Silver Ware and Jew- ellery—Consisting of Ladies' Ornamented and Plain Combs, Mourning, Fancy and Plain Ear- Rings, Mourning, Fancy and Plain Finger- Rings, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Miniature Settings, Necklace Plain and Ornamented, Mourning and Fancy Breast-Pins, Bracelets, Neck Clasp, Gold, Gilt, Steel and Silk Watch Chains, Gold, Pebble, Glass & Steel Seals, Gold, Gilt and Steel Keys, Locket and Ring Cases, Gold, Silver and Pearl Buttons, Table, Desert and Tea Spoons, Soup and Punch Ladles, Su- gar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Scissors' Chains and Cases, Thimbles and Pencil Cases—With a va- riety of other articles; all of which he offers at the most reduced prices. Richmond, October 2, 1807. 6w
Lands and Negroes  FOR SALE. WILL be offered for SALE, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on the 24th day of November, (if not previously sold) the TRACT OF LAND wherein the subscriber resides, ly- ing in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Buffalo. Containing between 2500 and 3000 acres; a considerable portion of which is valuable CREEK LOW GROUNDS , well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Corn and Grass. Persons wishing to purchase, will ap- ply to the sub-scriber on the spot. ALSO FORTY NEGROES, of different a- ges and sexes. One third part of the purchase money will be demanded on the day of sale, and the remainder to be paid in twelve months from that date. Bond and security will be required, bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid. At the same time and place, the Imported Horse
MUFTI, Will be offered for sale on a liberal credit, and if not sold, will be farmed out for the ensuing season. Richard K. Randolph. N. B. The terms on which the land is offer- ed, will be made known on the day of sale. September 11, 1807. oafS. wO. epN.
Encouragement of Literature. BY AUTHORITY.  Scheme of a Lottery, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. MARY'S COLLEGE, OF BALTIMORE.     Dollars.     1 Prize of 50,000   1 do 15,000   2 do 20,000   3 do 10,000   5 do 5,000   10 do 5,000   20 do 4,000   100 do 1,000   150 do 7,500   7000 do 84,000   7291 Prizes, 190,500   Stationary Premiums 24,500   14269 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000   21500 Tickets, at 10 Dollars each, 215,000   Arrangement of Stationary Premiums, Viz.   1st drawn Blank, Dollars 500   1st ditto after, 2,000 are drawn, 1000   1st do after 4,000, 1000   1st do after 6,000, 1500   1st do after 8,000, 1500   1st do after 10,000, 1500   1st do after 12,000, 1500   1st do after 14,000, 1500   1st do after 16,000, 1500   1st do after 18,000, 1500   1st do after 20,000, 1500   Last drawn Blank, 10,000   Dollars 24,500    15 per cent. on 215000 Dollars, is 32,250 Sum to be raised by the Lot- tery, 30,000 Expenses of the Lottery, 2,250 32,250
THE prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature, the peculiar favor which ST. MARY'S COLLEGE has enjoyed, and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to antici- pate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a suffi- cient number is sold to authorize it. The Managers have given bond to the State in the penalty of sixty thousand Dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of Fif- teen per cent. thirty days after the Drawing is finished.—Prizes not demanded within a twelve-month from the comple- tion of the Drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. TICKETS to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorized by them.
WILLIAM DU BOURG, JOHN TESSIER, LUKE TIERNAN, ROBERT WALSH, WILLIAM LORMAN, ALEXANDER M'KIM, HENRY WILSON, SAMUEL STERETT, JAMES M'HENRY, SAMUEL HOLLINGSWORTH, LEWIS DU BOURG, PHILIP LAURENSON,
TICKETS in the above Lottery for Sale by GALLAGHER, RICHARD & Co.  TAKEN up the subscriber, living in Prince Ed- ward county, an estray sorrel mare Colu- mixed with white, and from her appearance sup- posed to be a Friday colt, two years old this spring, appraised to twelve dollars. Andrew Baker. Andrew Baker.  TAKEN up by Thomas Clarke, in Prince Ed- ward county, a white Barrow, about 2 years old, with a black spot on the side of his back and a dark colour about his eyes, marked with a crop and hole in the right ear, and a crop and underknee in the left ear, appraised to five dollars. June 20, 1807, w3*
Valuable Land for Sale. To be sold, at Mecklenburg Courthouse, on the second Monday in November next (be- ing court day) if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the same place, at public sale, to the highest bidder.  558 Acres of LAND, Lying on Roanoke river, in the said county, be- ing the balance remaining unsold of the tract known by the name of OCCONECHEE , at present leased to William Birchett, whose lease will expire on the first day of January next, on which day possession will be delivered to the purchaser. A considerable part of this land con-<