The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-05 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM... (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 52.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 5, 1805.
[VOLUME 2.]
Sales at Auction.
Will positively be sold, at the Eagle Tavern, by Messrs. Granby & Hancock, on Saturday the 9th inst. at 12 o'clock:
ABOUT 200 acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, only four miles from Richmond, and adjoining the road to Four-Mile-Creek. A particular description of the premises and the terms of sale, will be made known on the day of sale.
Any person wishing to see the Land previous to the sale, will please apply to the Auctioneers. November 1.
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new fire-proof warehouse on Macwell's wharf in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Doctor John K. Read, dec'd. as his upper-story warehouse.
In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate.
MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ.
It is probable that I may leave this estate to one of my children, in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorized to act for me.
BENJAMIN F. READ. November 1.
PAINTS FOR SALE, CHEAP.
WHITE LEAD, dry and ground in oil, Spanish Brown do. do. Yellow Ochre do. do. Venetian Red do. do. Verdigris by the lb. sack or hundred weight. Spirits of Turpentine, Copal Varnish, Turpentine do. &c. &c.
A considerable quantity of the above articles have just come to hand, and as the season for painting is far advanced, they will be sold below the current price.
Apply at the Apothecary Shop on the lower floor of the Bell-Tavern. November 1. (2aw2w.)
WARDLAW, has received his fall supply of Medicines, by the ship Rolls from London; also a great variety of Paints, Varnishes, Surgical Instruments, patent Medicines, &c. &c. And by the ship George from Liverpool, a large supply of vials and shop glass. Those who favor him with their custom may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms.
The citizens of Richmond are requested when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper to prevent mistakes. Nov. 1. tf.
NOTICE.
THE Lands in the county of King William, called the Lower College, having been already disposed of, the sale of those known as the upper College, will commence on the 2nd Monday in November next, at the Tavern of Mrs. Drury, and continue from day to day until the whole are sold. There are of these Lands about 10,000 acres, divided into 60 tenements; situate in a healthy thriving neighbourhood, 18 or 20 miles from Richmond: and include some of the best Pamunkey Lands. 15 or 16 of the tenements are believed not to be under lease. The payments, heretofore advertised, to be made at three annual periods from the first of January next, will, to those who wish it, be extended to five annual payments, the interest being yearly paid; indeed when this is regularly done, it is probable that the principal may be as long in the hands of the purchaser as he chooses.
WILLIAM COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamsburg, Oct. 26. tf.
P. NOWLAND,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Hair Cutter and Dresser: BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, that he has opened a shop next door above the Swan Tavern, where he cuts hair in the most fashionable and becoming style. Ladies or gentlemen wishing to be attended at any time at their residence, will be waited on. He makes Ladies Wigs and Frizzets of the latest fashion; Gentlemen's fashionable and natural Wigs made on the shortest notice on elastic balls.
HE HAS FOR SALE, Balsamic Butter of Soap; to wash the hands or face and maintain the complexion, soft, red and fair, and is also superior to any kind of Soap for shaving. Honey water, and Hair Brushes, to curl the hair and give it a fine gloss, and many other articles in the Perfumery line. November 1. Stp.
WASHINGTON TAVERN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WILL be prepared to accommodate thirty members of the next Assembly, he flatters himself, in a manner more convenient and agreeable to them, than heretofore; having two buildings detached from his Tavern, which he intends exclusively for their accommodation. Also his dining room, which before was but small and inconvenient, is now large, and very convenient. To those acquainted with this situation it would be unnecessary to state the decided advantage it has over any other in this city, being within two hundred yards of the Capitol, and adjoining the public square. He pledges himself to keep his stables well supplied with Clover, Hay, Fodder, Oats and Corn; and offers an assurance that the strictest attention, will be paid by an experienced white Oiler. ED. HALLAM. November 1. epmtl.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
To apprehend NIM, a small mulatto fellow, who runs away from me the 15th ultimo; he is twenty-two or three years old, but has a very young appearance; he took with him a short blue cloth coat, corduroy pantaloons, and a drab great coat; he is a very cunning artful fellow; his business has been that of taking care of horses and driving a carriage. The above reward will be paid if lodged in jail. JOHN COLES. (epw2w.)
Albemarle, November 1.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
M c B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS, of the best quality which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of FAIR & FANCY GOODS, and a quantity of best three branched SEINE TWINE. October 29. Tew.
TO RENT, for a term of years.
Part of my LOT immediately on the bank of the Canal, between the shop of Mr. Hughes and Mr. M c Call's Nail Factory: being thirty or forty feet in front, forty yards back, as may be agreed on; is a very advantageous situation for a lumber house. Terms will be made known by application to me on the premises, or my mother in my absence. JAMES BLUBORY. November 1. 1aw3w.
JUST RECEIVED,
THE 4th Vol. of Marshall's LIFE OF WASHINGTON. Subscribers to this work are particularly requested to call for their respective books at William Prichard's Book and Stationary Store. Wm. Prichard begs leave to inform the public at large, that he is now selling off his stock in trade, at reduced prices. October 29. tf.
IRISH LINEN & SHEETING
WELL assorted in boxes containing 26 to 36 pieces, purchased in Dublin last July, and imported in the ship George from Liverpool, for sale by the box and piece by JOHN HENRY.
Who has also on hand, a few bales of GERMAN OSNABURGS, imported direct from Varel. October 29. 5wp
THE Co-partnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. will dissolve by mutual consent, on the 11th inst.
THOS. TAYLOR, JNO. SATCHELL. The subscribers, under the firm of TAYLOR & BROWN, Offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS and COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of
Dry Goods and West-India Produce, most of which will be disposed of at private sale on very low terms for cash or approved negotiable notes. THOMAS TAYLOR, JAMES BROWN, Jun r . (tf.)
MILITARY CERTIFICATES.
FOR SALE, Certificates of this state, bearing interest of 6 per cent. and receivable at the Treasury, for all arrearages of taxes, prior to the year 1798. WILLIAM PRICE, Cash r Genl. M. A. S. May 10. tf.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
TO BE SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phileas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4200 dollars. 26 cents, with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable slaves now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 16th day of November next. BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. (epids.)
MC CALL'S
NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON THE CANAL, RICHMOND. WROUGHT and cut nails of a superior quality, are sold at present for the following prices, by the barrel.
WROUGHT NAILS. Spikes, 40d. 30d. and 20d. Nails, 12 1/2 Cts. per lb. 12d. Nails, - - - - 13 1/2 Cts. per lb. 10d. Ditto, - - - - 14 1/2 Cts. per lb. 8d. do. - - - - 14 3/4 Cts. per lb. 6d. do. - - - - 15 3/4 Cts. per lb. CUT NAILS AND BRADS. 24d. 2 3/4 & 12d. Cut Nails & Brads, 11 Cts. per lb. 10d. Ditto, - - - - 11 Cts. per lb. 8d. do. - - - - 11 1/2 Cts. per lb. 6d. Nails, - - - - 12 1/2 Cts. per lb. 4d. do. - - - - 13 Cts. per lb. 3d. do. - - - - 14 Cts. per lb. Retail price, one Cent and a half per lb. higher. Wrought and cut spikes of every size. All kinds of Blacksmith's work will be done at the said manufactory, and a constant supply of Bar Iron, Hoop Iron, Nail Rods, Steel, &c. for sale. October 15. tf.
DURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and
PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. [spft.]
GEORGE WHLY,
BROKER & COMMISSION MERCHANT, Near the Basin. BUYS and sells all kinds of Produce—Also, Lands, Lots, and houses, Loan Stock, &c. &c. He has for Sale, LOTS No. 141, 2, 3, and 4, which make one entire square in Du-Val's addition. There is a good Spring attached to them. These lots are well worth the attention of any gentleman wishing to build a summer retreat for his family. July 23—tf.
FALL GOODS.
THE Subscribers are receiving by the ships Intrepid, Proteus and George, from Liverpool, a large assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale on his usual low terms. JOHN & ROBT. GAMBLE, Jun r . (oaw4w.)
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY,
8th REQUISITION. THE Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of ten dollars, on each share, on or before the 18th of November next. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, October 11. 18N.
OYSTER HOUSE.
GEORGE WATSON, HAS commenced his former and well known occupation of furnishing OYSTERS, BEEF STEAKS, COLD SNACKS, and RELISHES, at the white House near the Union Tavern, wherein the Post-Office was lately kept. He begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their company or commands, that nothing shall be neglected on his part which promises to give satisfaction. October 15.
ELLIS & ALLAN
Have just received by the ships Proteus and George from Liverpool, and Suffolk from London, A SUITABLE and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS. Amongst which are: Duffel and Point Blankets, Rose Blankets from 6-4 to 11-4, Napped Cottons, Kerseys white and coloured, Plaid do. do. Yarn and Plaid Hose, Nails from 3d to 30d, Crown window glass 10 by 8, 11 by 9 and 12 by 10, Putty and Glue, Boiled Linseed Oil in Jars, English White Lead ground in oil, Yellow Ochre, Spanish Brown, Verdigris in pots, Bellows, Anvils, Vices and Smiths hammers, Liverpool Filled Sails, London Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, single and double Mill'd, Patent Woollen Cords, Velvets, Plushes and Corduroys, Ladies London Kid and Morocco Shoes and Boots, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hose, Silk Bath Robes, White Angola Hose, very fine Gentlemen's Silk, Cotton, and Worsted Hose, Angolas and Lambs Wool, Lambs Wool Half Hose, Real Italian Saracens plain and checked, Chamber Muffs, Plain and Tamboured Jacquet Muffs, Colonade, Pique, & Laced Colonade & Cambric do. Coloured Cambrics and Calicoes, Elegant Silk Shawls, do. Cambric do. Brussels and Kidderminster Carpets and Carpeting, Gentlemen's Real Beaver, Fashionable Hats, Patent, Ladies Trimmed, Rich Black Molekin, Rich figured do. Guns and Pistols, Elegant Fowling Pieces, Seine Twine, 6-8 and 10-4 Diaper and Damask do. 8-4, 10-4, 10-18 Damask and Diaper Table Cloths, Irish Linens and 5-4 Irish Sheeting. Which will be sold on moderate terms. October 25. tf.
NEIL M'COULL
HAS received, by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, his usual supply of FALL & WINTER GOODS. October 22. tf.
FOR SALE,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Col. John Watt, to which there is one half acre of land attached, the House is entirely new, and well finished with a cellar under the whole. House, which is divided in two rooms, one room and a passage below stairs and two above, the House is thirty feet in length and twenty feet wide. On the fair lot is a good garden entirely new, a clover lot is also included, a smoke house, stable, and corn house with every convenience for the reception of a family. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. Brown, Lynchburg, or the subscriber. THOS. CREWS. epst 7
HUGH J. CRAWFORD,
HAS just received per the ship Planter, Captain Booth, from London, his Fall supply of DRUGS & MEDICINES, which being laid in under his own immediate inspection, the quality may be depended on; and having purchased with cash, he is enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms. A L S O: London White Lead, gr d , Copal Varnish, in oil, Prussian Blue, Spanish Brown, do. Patent Yellow, Yellow Ochre, do. Verdigris, Paint Brushes of all sizes, Stone Ochre, Bell English Glue, Venetian Red, Gold and Silver Leaf, King's Yellow, &c. He has for sale, a few bottles Virginia Caster Oil, of the same quality as that lately sold at Dr. Cringan's. Sept. 20. oaw5m
FOR SALE,
EIGHTY-EIGHT acres of LEVEL LAND, about 2 1/2 miles below Rockets, on the Williamsburg road, well situated for a tavern—Also, six half acre LOTS in Maj. Duval's new plat. The above will be sold very low—for particulars enquire of THOMAS NORVELL. October 15. tf.
TO BE SOLD,
On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, FROM two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance which renders it but little liable to pilferage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States. The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell. May 14. [osft.]
This Day is Published,
And For Sale at the Book-store of the Enquirer, and the Mineral Office:
THE VIRGINIA
ALMANACK,
For 1806:
PRINTED FOR T. RITCHIE AND COOK & GRANTLAND—containing
A considerable variety of matter; Political, Agricultural, Medical and Miscellaneous.
Among others, an Essay on the Oratorical Character of Curran, attributed to the author of the British Spy. October 25.
European Intelligence.
Further extracts from London papers, received at Baltimore.
LONDON, September 7.
The following is said to be a declaration, formally made by the Austrian Ambassador at Berlin, and to other courts. We cannot absolutely vouch for its being genuine, but if so, it is a very curious and important paper.
"Although the emperor has not as yet taken any direct part in the different efforts which have been made, in the course of the present maritime war, to reconcile the Belligerent Parties, and effect the re-establishment of peace, his Majesty has not been the less ardently desirous that an object so beneficial should be obtained by the exertions of the powers whose mediation was particularly solicited for that purpose."
"This desire on the part of the court of Vienna was necessarily increased from the time that events, involving directly the interests and the balance of the continent, were produced by the subsequent consequences of the war between France and England, and from the time that his Majesty the Emperor of the French, had publicly declared that the final settlement of the affairs of Lombardy should be deferred until the conclusion of this war, when it would be included in the negotiations which would take place for its termination. From that time the court of Vienna, who has possessions in Italy, and towards whom engagements were entered into respecting that important part of Europe, found herself immediately interested in the success of the negotiations for peace; and she has, in consequence, declared, on different occasions, how anxious she was to have it in her power to contribute to accelerate their opening."
"It resulted from this disposition on her part, that nothing could be more satisfactory to her than the intelligence of the pacific proposal made at the beginning of this war by his Majesty the Emperor of the French to the court of London; and of that part of this latter power, in which she referred, upon that point, to the interference of his Majesty, emperor of all the Russians, proposals which announced, on the part of both powers, a moderate and conciliating disposition, which it was hoped the mission of M. Novosiltzoff to Paris, offered and accepted with equal alacrity, would realize."
"It is, therefore, with the deepest regret that the Emperor has learned that this mission has been cut short by the recent changes in the condition of the republic of Genoa and Lucca. Finding on his side, in these late changes reasons of additional weight for desiring the speedy commencement of conciliating measures, and not being willing to relinquish the hopes which he had built upon the spirit of moderation professed and solemnly confirmed by the French sovereign, the court of Vienna hastens to offer his good offices in the hope that the general expectations which was entertained from the conciliating temper of all the powers would not only will not be again disappointed. She therefore invites the courts of St. Petersburg and the Thuilleries to immediately renew the negotiations which were suspended on the point of being opened; being ready to lend her most earnest assistance to this desirable object, & flattering herself that the court of Berlin will also contribute towards it on her side, as a necessary consequence of the lively interests which she has always professed to take in the re-establishment of the public repose."
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BRITISH NAVAL FORCE.
   Line. 50s. Frs. Sips. Total.     In port and fitting 20 4 46 108 179   Guard Ships 2 2 3 0 8   In the English & Irish Channels 42 1 25 109 157   On the Downs and N. Sea Stations 11 5 13 7 156   At W. India Islands, and on the passage 8 0 14 26 48   On the Jamaica Station 3 0 8 27 38   American and New-foundland Stations 6 1 9 18 28   East-Indies and on the passage 9 2 18 8 38   Coast of Africa 0 0 0 0 0   Spain, Portugal, and Gibraltar 5 0 0 6 16   Mediterranean and on passage 3 1 9 18 26   Hospital and Prison Ships 16 1 0 0 17   With sealed Orders 0 0 0 0 0   Tot. in Commission 119 19 140 837 600   Receiving Ships 5 4 4 2 15   Serviceable and repairing for service 25 2 17 6 49   In Ordinary 15 11 13 13 62   Building 27 1 16 14 53   Total, 191 37 195 432 874  
STATE OF THE ORDINARY AT EACH PORT.
   Portsmouth 12 1 13 7 33   Plymouth 14 5 11 2 32   Chatham 9 7 3 4 23   Sheerness 1 2 3 6 12   River 5 6 5 5 21   41 21 35 24 121  
Letter of his Majesty the King of Sweden, to the Governor of Calmar.
STRALSUND, Nov. 3, 1805.
SIR, After I was informed by your letter of the 25th of October, of the departure of his majesty Louis XVIII, I could no longer refrain from expressing to you in particular, as well as to the other officers at Calmar, and to the inhabitants of that place, the extraordinary pleasure which I received from the exemplary conduct of them all during the residence of that illustrious personage in Sweden. His majesty Louis XVIII, has himself borne the same testimony, to which I pay so much the more regard, as I believe it to be a characteristic of the Swedes to treat with respect and veneration the legitimate rulers of every country. This is the most satisfactory manner in which you can evince your attachment and devotion to me. I charge you to acquaint all whom it may concern with my sentiments, and am your truly affectionate, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS.
VIEW OF SPAIN.
An article in a Cork paper received in London, communicates the following intelligence. It states, "that at this moment the Spanish monarchy shakes to its foundation. The series of circumstances which immediately roused all those symptoms indicative of the approaching decadence of this ancient monarchy, we cannot now develop for several reasons; but we can aver that the utmost consternation prevails in the palace of Madrid, as well as in the cabinet and councils of the state. The arrogance and tyranny of the prince of Peace has excited the indignation of the higher orders, as well as some of the most ancient public institutions acknowledged by the laws of Spain. He has had the temerity to interfere with the public justice of the country, by prevailing upon the king to suspend the functions of the supreme council of Castile, that he had confirmed an appeal from a provincial tribunal, adverse in its effects to one of his favorites, who was a party in the cause. The council have addressed the king in terms becoming the ancient Spanish character; they have admonished him of the consequences of such an untoward mediation; they have reminded him in bold and manly language, of the dependency of his predecessors upon the laws of Spain, and upon the determination of the Supreme council of Castile in former times; and they have suggested the temerity of putting a daring favorite above the laws, and intimated the probable consequences in times so especially marked by such vicissitudes, in human authority." "The court is in dismay," says our correspondent—"but full of different and wavering opinions. The Prince of Peace breathes vengeance; and the supreme council of Castile avows resistance, and seems to be the popular party. The provinces are in disorder, and the large cities are turbulent. Bonaparte has offered the king a large army to crush the spirit of rebellion, as it is called; and if the impotency of the court accept the offer, Spain will be engulfed in his obvious project of extending the French empire."
COALITION AGAINST FRANCE.
On the important subject of the Confederacy against France, which now assumes a bold and formidable aspect, the London Times, of the 28th August contains the following remarks:—
A more important subject than that which now engages the public attention relative to the Grand Confederacy can scarcely be expected to exist. When the ambitious projects of Bonaparte came to be fully developed; when it appeared that the Treaty of Luneville, the Peace of Amiens, and every other treaty made by the Usurper, were no better than fallacious truces, formed only for the purpose of gaining time to mature his plans, and to furnish him with what alone was wanting to him, a Navy; when the subjugation of Switzerland, the encroachments in Italy, and the continued oppression of Holland, had opened the eyes of politicians as to his real views, it then became a question what power should first enter the lists with this enemy of peace, of liberty, and of independence. Some power must lead the way in checking the mad career of ambition, but the Continental Powers, with the exception of Russia, were torpid, palsied by fear, or incapable, from having been entirely exhausted, of making an effort. England alone had the spirit and resolution openly to resent his insults, and resist his tyranny. It was the reasonable expectation of most persons well acquainted with the state of Europe, that the first of their own danger would induce the Continental Powers to embrace the opportunity to form a strong league for stopping abuses and aggressions, which could only end in sapping and undermining the liberties and independence of the civilized world; for restraining within due bounds an enormous military power, which threatened to overawe the world. Politicians were somewhat disappointed that more forward dispositions to this effect did not appear; and yet it probably was for the better, that the measure was not precipitated.
Though France had boasted that England was unable to contend successfully with her, England has shown that she could singly continue a war with the "Great Nation," year after year, without suffering loss or damage; nor even four years unimpaired, her commerce even increased. This was in itself a grand point to be established. It gave to the Continental States a confidence in the strength and power of Great Britain. No other State in Europe could have done the same; it therefore proved, that England was proper to be the first in this grand confederation for the liberties of mankind.
It was proper also, that the Usurper should have given further unequivocal proofs besides those which we have mentioned, of the malignity of his designs. Trusting in the tameness or inability of the other powers, this he effectually did in the violation of neutral territory, in the seizure of the Duke D'Enghien, the invasion of Hanover, the insults he wantonly gave to the Ambassadors of the most respectable States, in the usurpation of the Italian Crown, &c. &c. It was well too that these things served gradually to awaken those whose deepest interests were concerned, and to enable them gradually, and therefore effectually, to make their preparations.
We trust we may now congratulate the public on the fairest prospect that has ever yet appeared, of the abridgement of that Monstrous power, so formidable to all Europe

plished General, Prince Charles. This confederacy, therefore, of Russia, Austria, Sweden, and England, is certainly most formidable, especially when we observe, that its efforts are directed against an obnoxious Tyrant and Usurper, who cannot be regarded with sentiments of esteem, even by his own subjects, or rather slaves. We have recommended, and we again recommend, in case of a new Continental Coalition, a magnanimous distinction between the Usurper and the people of France. We hope the powers united in so good a cause, will, in a noble and impartial Manifesto, distinctly disclaim all schemes of partition, all interference with the interior arrangements of that country. From what we know of the sentiments of that people so harassed, so broken by revolutionary violence and rapine, we have not a doubt but the conference would be the restoration of their lawful Sovereign; but like our own Charles, he should be recalled, not forced upon the nation. Such a declaration, accompanied by a solemn profession, that their wish was to restore the independence of those States, who the unhappy success of revolutionary France has subjected, would, we apprehend, completely palliate the arms of those on whom the Usurper depends for defence if not effectually turn them against him.
FRENCH AND DUTCH ACCOUNTS.
PARIS, August 21.
The frontiers of the empire seem to be menaced by the movements of the Austrian armies. Thirty thousand men are to march from the camps of Boulogne to the banks of the Rhine. This intelligence may surprise those who have even foreseen it.
In fact, we might foresee that the envious hatred of the British cabinet, and the fear with which the genius of the emperor Napoleon fills it, would induce Mr. Pitt, to exhaust all the efforts of intrigue and corruption, to divide the dangers that menace England, and make the continent share them with her—but we may well be astonished that Austria should have so soon forgotten the lesson of experience, & that she should still give herself up to those sinister councils which have twice dragged her to the brink of a bottomless abyss.
Vanquished for several years, she had received from the magnanimity of the conqueror more advantages than she would have dared to demand after victories; and it is against the hero, who, respecting courage and misfortune, hoped in his triumphs, and twice saved her by a generous peace, that she is going to rekindle, at the voice of a perfidious ally, a war which to her will have neither legitimate object nor end.
But there is in future more than one day of Marengo to France and Austria. The Hungarians, the Germans, will perhaps be tired of shedding their blood to preserve to the English the commercial and naval despotism which has so often insulted the Austrian flag. The French will never be tired of fighting for the freedom of the seas, from which it is wished to banish them—for the defence of their property, which it is wished to destroy—for the prosperity of their manufactures, which it is wished to stifle—for the majesty and greatness of their empire, which only wound the pride of their enemies—they will be faithful to the remembrance of their past glory, and to the sentiment of their present happiness.
In the storm of the revolution, when we were without a chief, without laws, without union, without government, and without bread, we made coalesced Europe to respect the independence of our territory. The revolution is at an end, order is restored, the state flourishing; he who restored laws, victory, & honour, leads on our soldiers, and presides over our destinies. Half Europe is for us—the other will breathe wishes for our success, even though it is fighting against us—it is easy to see on which side the danger will be.—( Bulletin de l'Europe. ) A decree was made by his majesty at the imperial camp of Boulogne, on the 26th, concerning the levy of the conscription for the year 14. Pursuant to this decree the 20,000 conscripts for the year 14, which, by virtue of the law of the 27th Nivose, year 13, are to be raised to complete the army to its establishment, and the thirty thousand destined to remain as a reserve, or to raise the army to the war establishment, are to be put into actual service.
BOSTON, October 23.
By several arrivals yesterday, we were favoured with Dutch papers to the 1st, French papers to the 5th, London papers to the 8th, and Liverpool, to the 9th September—several days later than before received. They contain the appearance at sea, of highly interesting Intelligence.
WAR.—A long and bloody War was on the point of commencing between France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia, on one side; and Prussia and Austria, backed by Great Britain and aided by Sweden, on the other. This event was placed beyond doubt.
The French army lately embodied near Boulogne, and the French and Dutch troops embarked in Holland, had actually debarked, and had marched towards the Rhine. A few divisions were left at Boulogne, but every battalion had left the Textel. In every part of France all the engineering of war was in operation. The French funds had experienced a great fall.
Two Russian armies were, it was confidently said, on the march for Germany; and Austrian officers had actually been dispatched to conduct them. The Russian forces at Corfu were ready for immediate action.
The accounts from Austria are not explicit. One day they talk of peace, and negotiation; but on the next present us with whole columns of accounts of marching armies—new formed camps—the most efficient preparations for instant war; and advance of vast bodies of veteran troops to the very frontiers of France and Italy.
There are reports, that hostilities had commenced in Suabia, and that Venice had been taken by the French. Neither of these do we credit. Time had not been given the French to reach Suabia, or Venice. We doubt not, however, that those possessions of the Emperor of Germany, will experience the first effects of the new war.
New expeditions were fitting out in England; and the expectations of invasion were no more. No naval affair, of consequence, had taken place; and the blockades of Brest and Cadiz, was continued. The English had been extremely fortunate in the arrival of their colonial fleets.
The expedition at Malta, under Sir James Craig, was expected to sail shortly, with 2000 of the garrison; probably to join the Russians at Corfu, to act against the French in Italy.
FROM FRANCE.
Capt. Blunt, arrived here yesterday from Bordeaux. Our correspondent there, under the date of Sept. 5th, says, "The last accounts from Boulogne state, that the emperor had detached one hundred thousand men towards the Rhine. A continental war seems unavoidable."
The combined fleet of 34 men of war (including the Rochefort squadron) recd. at Cadiz, in August. It is presumed they will enter the Mediterranean. Three sail of the line, from Toulon, and two or three from Genoa, will join them. Sixty thousand men are to be levied for the conscription of the 14th year, which begins the 23d September next."
VIENNA, August 12.
We learn, that government has given orders for marching 15,000 men to reinforce the troops in the Tyrol. They are composed of veteran infantry and hussars. The archduke John, is to command in Tyrol, with gen. Mack, for his second.
The troops destined for the camp of Badwein, are on the march—to which the regiments in Bohemia are to be united. Three other camps are forming, one near Gratz; another near Luxemburg, and a third near Lutz.
Moniteur.
August 4.
On the 12th inst. the levy of recruits commenced here, and in all the hereditary dominions of the emperor, with great activity:—The movements of troops are also continuing.
August 15.
Notwithstanding all the appearances of an approaching rupture, many people are of opinion, that war will not take place, but that more probably a congress will be held. However, it is very likely, that the whole army will be placed on the war establishment, by the first of September. Moreover, it is positively asserted, that several battalions of the frontier troops are already on their march to Italy, pursuant to orders; and that 90,000 Russian troops are already on the Austrian frontiers. A great military promotion is also spoken of, in which a field marshal, some generals, and major generals, will be appointed.
On the 18th inst. a train of 102 pieces of cannon, with the necessary ammunition, left Vienna for Italy; and the road from Vienna to Baden is so covered with troops, that travellers can hardly pass that way.
On the 20th of this month, the archduke Charles will set out on his journey to Italy.
The archduke has ordered, that in future, in time of war, the officers of foot, from the captain down to ensign, both included, shall not be permitted to have any horses with them. Their camp equipage must consist of no more than two uniforms, six flints two pair of boots, six pocket handkerchiefs, and two cravats. By this regulation, the officers will save much unnecessary expense, and the conveyance of the baggage by land carriage will be much more convenient.
They write from Milan, the 30th July, as follows:—The French troops in Italy have been in constant motion for this month past; and they assemble, in great numbers, on the Austrian frontiers especially on the river Chiese, where near Mount Chiaro, an army of 30,000 men, is already assembled; the destination of which is not yet known. The fortifications of Turin & Mantua are also placed in the strongest state of defence.
August 17.
Switzerland demands the protection of Austria; and has sent deputies to Vienna, for that purpose; but no answer has been given them.
General Strauch and Weissenwolf have proceeded to Gallicia to guide the march of the Russian troops.
Amidst preparations for war, there are still hopes of peace. It was said Bonaparte had yielded; but this is not believed; as it is not agreeable to his character to yield; and affairs are so entangled that it would be difficult for him to give way. It is more generally tho't that he will risk every thing.—If hostilities do not commence this year, they will certainly begin in the spring.
SALZBURG (Bavaria) Aug. 14.
All the troops quartered near the Turkish frontier are under orders. The Austrians are moving towards the Inn and the Tyrol; Besides the 12,000 men at Brannau, a considerable force has proceeded towards Salzburg.— Moniteur.
MUNICH (Bavaria) Aug. 15.
A general uneasiness pervades the public mind. The armaments of Austria are a sufficient proof that she is determined on war, and the immense bodies of troops which she is marching towards the Inn, indicate an intention on her part to take possession of Bavaria, as the first operation. The Austrian minister has hinted that the measure would take place. In consequence many persons expect every moment to see the Austrians marching against Munich; and the elector of Bavaria finds himself constrained to take measures of precaution for his states, and his personal safety.— Moniteur.
INNSPRUCK (Tyrol) Aug. 12.
All the troops of the monarchy are on the march. Various camps are forming. Prince Charles has purchased the horses for his suite: The archduke John's regt. in 20 days.
FRANKFORT, Aug. 19, 1805.
The German papers announce that the elector of Bavaria has collected a large army, and train on the frontiers of Austria; and is determined to abandon his neutrality, and join France and Prussia—whose interests are inseparable.
The general attention seems, at the present moment, to be fearfully directed on the grand question: shall the continent continue at peace or not? the answer to this question will depend, in a great measure, upon the system which the court of Vienna may pursue. They who fear that peace will not be preferred, ground their opinion upon the continuance of the preparations for war, which are going on with greater activity than ever. The camp at Pottau, in Stiria, is already complete, and another is forming in the vicinity of Crocow; in the Tyrol they are employed very actively in strengthening several military posts, and the levy of sharpshooters is organizing again, and provided with arms. On the 8th instant a company of cannoners marched for that province, another company for Venice, and a third for Upper Austria; at the same time orders have been sent to general count Klenau, to march immediately with his corps to Budweis, in Bohemia, there to await further orders; this corps is said to consist of thirteen regiments of infantry, and two of cavalry.
RATISBON, (Bavaria) Aug. 20, 1805.
A general consternation prevails here. The Russian troops are said to be on their march towards Hungary and Bohemia, menacing us as much as France. They inspire confidence in the Russians whose troops are about invading Bavaria, and even Switzerland. All these movements announce that Southern Germany approaches to the greatest misfortunes.— Moniteur.
AUGSBURG, Aug. 19, 1805.
It is stated, that the king of Prussia is assembling troops in Franconia in Anspach and Bamberg, to support the neutrality which the princes of the South of Germany are determined to maintain, in case Austria goes to war. A treaty between Prussia and Bavaria for this object is talked of.
A large body of men are to be stationed in the environs of Lintz. The court of Vienna are taking very strong measures for the safety of the capital of the empire.
The last letters from Venice state the amount of the garrison there at 10,000 men. The greatest activity is using in fortifying the Isle of St. George. Orders have been issued to repair, as
speedily as possible, all the forts and places in the Venetian territories, as well as those which cover the Venetian passes in the Tyrol and Carniola. The troops in Austrian Italy, as well as the line of posts along the Adige, has been reinforced. At the same time we hear, that the Austrians in the Brisgau have been ordered to march to the Vorarlberg.
STUTTGARD, August 25.
The Elector of Bavaria, it is said, will, with his family, remove to Wurtzburg, in Franconia.
BERLIN, July 20.
The Baron de Hardenburg, in his note to M. Lafaret, the French minister, expresses the deep regret of his Prussian majesty at the return of the passports by M. Novosiltzoff—and at the same time observes, that the union of the Liguarian Republic (Genoa) with France, was an event much unexpected.
PETERSBURGH, August 13.
M. De Novosiltzoff returned to this capital on the 4th instant. The troops are arriving on all sides. Count de Buxhaven, general of infantry, and military governor of Riga, and lieutenant general Essen are already arrived. General Bennington is daily expected. Baron de Winzingsfode is also on his return from Vienna.
The greatest warlike preparations are making in all parts of the Russian empire. A messenger left this city yesterday for England, who, it is reported, is the bearer of the treaty concluded between Russia, Sweden, and England. It is also said, that the Prussian minister will leave this capital to-day or to-morrow.
It is said that our troops will shortly march into the Austrian territories, particularly Galicia and Silesia, in the vicinity of Jagerndorf, and Troppau. There is a report too of an embarkation of troops for Swedish Pomerania, and likewise troops for another destination.
NORFOLK, November 1.
Capt. Cockran of the brig Hope, in 58 days from Ayomonte (in Spain) states that prior to his departure, it was known that the combined fleet was in Cadiz, composed of 29 sail of the line, and 8 frigates. The day after Captain C. failed, he spoke a British frigate, by the commander of which, he was informed, that the combined fleet in Cadiz, was blockaded by a British fleet of 29 sail of the line.— Ledger.
Domestic Intelligence.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the Indiana territory, to the Editor of the Republican Advocate, dated Illinois, St. Clair country, May 25, 1805.
"The people of Upper Louisiana, appear to be much pleased with the new mode of government which they are to come under next fall, agreeable to the late acts of Congress."
"Six of Capt. Lewis' and Clark's men have arrived at St. Louis, and about 20 Indians of different tribes, who have never been in a settlement of whites before. They live from 1000 to 1600 miles up the Missouri, and are now on their way to see Mr. Jefferson, intending to leave these parts in a very short time. When these men left captains Lewis and Clark, they were just about to leave their winter encampments, and pursue their journey to the Pacific Ocean, which they supposed to be about as much further off as they had gone from the mouth of the Missouri."
Seamen's Protections.—A gentleman, who has lately returned from Halifax, and brought with him his son, whose liberation from on board one of the British frigates on that station, he procured through the friendship and agency of James Smith, Esq. of that place, assures us, that the Common Protections, which are given to our seamen, at the custom houses, will not insure their safety from impressment on board British ships of war. He adds, that in order to render these Protections safe, and conformable to the regulations of the British navy, they must be accompanied by the copy of a Certificate, signed by the town Clerk of the place, where the birth of each seaman is registered; which copy must be annexed to the Protection, and the original acknowledged by the Collector to be deposited in his office.— Bost. Gaz.
The belligerent nations act towards the neutrals in the most arbitrary manner. A neutral vessel at sea, without guns to protect herself, stands no more chance of escape, than a traveller with money in his pocket when he meets a highwayman on the road. If the vessel is rich, he is almost certain of being captured and carried into port for adjudication, and then in 3 cases out of 4, she is sure of being condemned, and if dismissed, the charges eat up half the cargo. The mere expenses of defending a ship and getting out the appeal papers in the English courts, have been lately found to exceed 3 or 4000 dollars, and in England, if a ship is dismissed, the captains are made to pay 2 or 5000 dollars light money, besides pilotage, when the ships have been brought in contrary to the inclination of the master. If a ship is dismissed, all the charges, of every name & nature, ought to fall on the captors. The captured should not be obliged to pay any thing.—And when a cargo is condemned, as enemies property, the freight at least is due, admitting it to be enemies property, and in this case the ship herself ought to escape. This is not said to excuse the British adjudication of the cargo, because it is well known, the practice is lately very common with the English to condemn the whole ship and cargo, when they have been fully proved to be American. Our merchants are daily robbed of thousands of their hard earned property. They have very heavy charges indeed to prevent against the British, on the score of adjudications. But they need not expect indemnification for a long time to come, as Britain wants their property to carry on the war against France, and pay the subsidies to Russia, &c. Those who with a continental war would do well to recollect, that American adjudicated ships and cargoes go to pay a considerable part of the expenses. When a nation spends one hundred and fifty millions of dollars annually, they feel themselves obliged to plunder where they can, to support their extravagance and waste of property.— Salem Register.
From the Boston Centinel.
A letter from a gentleman dated at Ballstown, Sept. 27th, 1805, lays, "I have made some enquiries on the subject of the purloined letters, published in the Philadelphia Aurora, as having been written by Mr. Elliot, of Vermont, to one of his correspondents in that state, and commonly called "Elliot's short letters." I understand Elliot does not deny their authenticity; but never did treachery show itself in blacker colours, than in the procurement and publication of them. They were confidential letters, written, I am told, to one Merrill, a de-
mocratic lawyer, in Bennington. This Merrill was, I also learn, paying his addresses to a daughter of Judge (would be governor) Robinson. Now, whether Merrill sent the letters to Duane, to gratify his father-in-law; or the old democratic—who is said to be a correspondent of Duane's,—fole them from his intended son-in-law's desk and sent them on to his worthy correspondent—I cannot precisely learn: but one or the other is shrewdly suspected to be the fact. When E. resumes his seat in congress, perhaps some development will be made."
CHARLESTON, October 19.
The brig William and Mary, Easterby, captured on her passage from this port to Amsterdam, and carried into Yarmouth, (E.) has been released, on paying costs. The decision in this case determines the principal that the late orders of the British government for bringing in American vessels with cargoes, not the produce of the United States, are only intended to apply (as in the case of the Essex) where the neutral took in her cargo originally in the colonies of the enemy.— The Times.
On Thursday last, about 100 miles to the eastward of the bar, capt. Hutchinson, of the ship Rolla, from Liverpool, fell in with the French privateer schooner Superb, captain Dominique, and was ordered to come on board the privateer with his papers. This order capt. H. immediately complied with; but no sooner had he got on board than he was surrounded by fifteen or twenty Frenchmen, Spaniards, and mulattoes, who with violent threats and much abuse, drawing their knives and daggers, were proceeding to take his papers by force. This capt. H. resisted, but shewing each of his papers separately, they were satisfied of the property being American, and told him he might proceed.
While captain Hutchinson was undergoing this examination, a lieutenant and six of the privateer's men jumped into the Rolla's boat, and going on board the ship commenced a most disgraceful scene of plunder—breaking open the chests in the cabin, stealing every article they could lay their hands on, and otherwise behaving like savages and pirates. On capt. H. returning to the ship they were about taking away his boat—upon his refusing to give her up, the privateer's men struck him several times, and threatened to stab him—but finding him resolute and determined not to give up his property without a struggle, they went off.
Captain Hutchinson was informed by some of the crew, that they had engaged a ship off our bar, which they supposed to be a Guineaman; and, that they had four men killed in the action. The sale and rigging of the privateer were much cut, but her hull did not appear to have received much injury.—A great number of wounded men were on the decks, one of whom captain H. supposed to be the Captain.—They also confirmed the report of the captain having shot the lieutenant, for attempting to haul down the colours.—The privateer had but two guns mounted—the rest, they stated, were in the hold. Captain H. observed several people below, whom he supposed to be prisoners; but was not suffered to speak to any of them.— Ib.
NORFOLK, October 30.
We are authorised to say, that the Merchants of this place, have determined to present a representation to the government, on the depredations which have been committed on their commerce by the different belligerent powers, & that memorials accompanied with documents in each case, are now preparing.
We are happy to know that this measure has been at last adopted, and have been surprised that it has been so long delayed. Although the government may no be ignorant of all these depredations, there is no one who can suppose that it can take newspaper accounts for official documents, to justify a representation to a foreign government, it is unandid to suppose so.— Ledger.
Captain Cox, who arrived yesterday from Bermuda, furnished us with the following account of singular address and enterprise. A Government schooner of 14 guns completely fitted and provisioned for a cruise of six months was lying in the port of St. Georges. On account of some circumstance it became necessary to put the master of a French privateer and about 45 of his men on board the schooner, they were not confined in irons, and a corporal's guard was put over them. The officers of the schooner were mostly on shore, and the lieutenant commanding dined on shore. The master of the privateer took this occasion to overpower the guard and few men on board, whom he confined below, and then dressing himself in the uniform of the lieutenant, and disguising his men, he got the schooner under way, and passed the batteries without interruption, and giving three cheers when he turned the point out of reach of the guns, he proceeded on a cruise, with a stronger vessel than had been lost, and one more completely fitted. The situation of the harbour, on account of the number of forts and cannon mounted in different parts of the harbour, and the difficulty of the navigation of the channel in some places not more than two hundred feet wide, rendered this a hazardous undertaking in open day. The Frenchman owes we understand his success to the strict discipline of the guard having charge of a piece of cannon at one of the alarm posts. One person only had discovered the Frenchmen in this business, who went with all speed to the guard and told them the circumstance, requesting them to fire and alarm the forts below, but this the guard refused, alleging that they were ordered never to fire, but by the orders of the Commandant; before the Commandant could be found the Frenchman was clear of the port.
On Saturday forenoon, the schooner Sifters from Frederickburg, with a cargo of flour for this place, in a violent snow storm, got upon Cape Charles.—The vessel is lost, but the principal part of the cargo is saved.— Norfolk Ledger.
The Chef du Cabinet, a Paris paper, edited at the office of M. Talleyrand, thus characterizes the democrats of the United States:—Speaking of Mr. Monroe, this paper adds, "he is very popular and powerful with his party, the anti-federalists, whose attachment to France and hatred to England, do them equal honor in the eyes of all persons abhorring the tyranny of Great-Britain, and loving the liberty and independence of mankind." Talleyrand resided some years in the United States, and knew the anti-federalists well; but when one of his licenced writers talks of "liberty and independence;" after that, to use a vulgar phrase, "a horse next came in to be shaved."— [Boston Centinel.]
We have the Indiana law of negroes and mulattoes. All brought into that territory under 15 years, are to serve, the male, till 35 years of age, and the females till 33 years of age. All over that age, are to serve by agreement, and if the term carries them above 45 years of age, then the master is to give bond that such do not come chargeable to the county. All children
born after the law, are to serve till 28 years of age, and are to serve under the law of apprentices, to be removed if ill treated. Every thing relating to this interesting concern deserves to be mentioned and examined.
Salem Register.
TRENTON, (N. J.) October 28.
On Tuesday last, agreeably to law, the Legislature of this State met at the State-House. Both Houses formed quorum.
In Council, Thomas Little, Esq. was chosen Vice-President, and John Beatty, Esq. Secretary.
In Assembly, James Cox, Esq. was chosen Speaker, and James J. Wilson, Clerk.
On Friday last the two houses went into Joint-Meeting for the purpose of electing a Governor of the State and Clerks of the Counties of Morris and Sussex, James Cox, Esq. was chosen Chairman of the Meeting, and John Beatty, Esq. Clerk.
JOSEPH BLOOMFIELD, Esquire, being the only person on nomination for Governor, was unanimously elected to that office, and the Vice-President of Council and Speaker of the House were directed to wait on him, inform him of his election, and request his acceptance of the office.
PHILADELPHIA, October 30.
The election—By the western mail, of last evening, we received such information as to enable us to lay before our readers a full statement of the majority, given in all the counties of this commonwealth. The total number of votes, given in the four counties, Crawford, Erie, Venango and Warren, we have not been able to ascertain, but the utmost reliance may be placed on the accuracy of the majority stated, to have been given in those counties.
It is correct, at this time, to mention, that we do not vouch, for the accuracy of the returns, from Lancaster, York, Adams, Berks, Northampton or Weissenland, counties; as we have received them from the partisans of Mr. McKean. Should there hereafter be any alteration of majority, we apprehend the reduction will be made from the number of votes alleged to have been given to the present governor. The result is—
< City & 42 Counties. No. Votes Majorities M.K. Snyd. M.K. Snyd. Philadelphia city, 1416 2071 655 Philadelphia co. 2465 2036 429 Bucks, 1981 2451 480 Chester, 2430 2691 261 Lancaster, 2304 8968 1664 York, 747 1883 1136 Cumberland, 1771 1292 549 Berks, 2007 9718 1711 Northampton, 1209 3054 1845 Wayne, 189 117 72 Bedford, 527 1020 493 Northumberland, 3202 1254 1948 Weissenland, Armstrong, 392 2354 1972 Indiana, Jefferson, Washington, 2299 1038 1211 Fayette, 1023 1555 530 Franklin, 1369 1228 141 Montgomery, 1920 2362 432 Dauphin, 2112 1039 1073 Luzerne, 415 670 255 Huntingdon, 1023 622 401 Allegheny, 911 1135 214 Butler, 369 268 101 Beaver, 481 515 34 Mercer, 1245 144 1101 Mifflin, 476 1101 625 Snyder, Cambria, 548 872 324 Greene, 589 352 237 Adams, 254 832 538 Centre, Clearfield, 1068

SWIMMING MACHINE.
On the 9th of this month (28th July) the Sic Danjon made trial of the Scaphander, a newly invented swimming machine of tin, made by him after the model given him by M. Montfury...
Windfor, (Vermont) October 8. A single stalk of corn, raised in the field of Mr. Ebenezer Holington, of this town, the present season, produced six ears, or one thousand seven hundred and thirty-seven kernels.
OSSIAN'S POEMS.
FEW of our readers are unacquainted with the dispute respecting the authenticity of Ossian's Poems. The following summary extract from the report of the committee of the Highland Society on this subject, will therefore probably prove interesting.—Mere. Adv.
1st. What poetry, of what kind, and of what degree of excellence existed in the Highlands of Scotland, which was generally known by the denomination of Ossianic, a term derived from the universal belief that its father and principal composer was Ossian the son of Fingal?
2d. How far that collection of Irish poetry, published by Mr. James Macpherson is genuine?
As to the first of these questions, the committee can with confidence state its opinion, that such poetry did exist, that it was common, general, and in great abundance; that it was of a most impressive and striking sort, in a high degree eloquent, tender and sublime.
The committee thinks it discovers some difference between the style both of the original (one book of which is given by Macpherson) and of Temora, and that of the translation of Fingal, and of the final portion of the original of that poem, which is received from his executors.
The committee thinks it discovers some difference between the style both of the original (one book of which is given by Macpherson) and of Temora, and that of the translation of Fingal, and of the final portion of the original of that poem, which is received from his executors.
The Highland Society have said a great deal—but the substance in a few words is that the poems are not forgeries—and this all persons acquainted with Celtic history or language know before—and next that, the translation is only liable to exceptions such as were made to the translation of Homer by Pope.—Aurora.
[Mr. SHERIDAN, the celebrated orator, meeting Miss Lanley (afterwards Mrs. Sheridan) in the entrance of a grotto, took the liberty to offer her some advice, with which she apprehended she was displeased. On entering the grotto, the next day, Miss L. found the following lines.]
UNCOUTH is this moss-cover'd grotto of stone, And damp is the shade of this dew-dropping tree; Yet I this rude grotto with rapture will own, And willow! thy damps are refreshing to me.
For this is the grotto where Delia reclind, As late I, in secret, her confidence sought; And this is the tree kept her safe from the wind, As, blushing, she heard the grave lesson I taught.
Then tell me, thou grotto of moss-cover'd stone, And tell me thou willow with leaves dripping dew, Did Delia seem vex'd when Horatio was gone? And did she confess her repentment to you?
Methinks now each bow, as you're waving it, tries To whisper a cause for the sorrow I feel; To hint how the frown'd when I dar'd to advise, And sigh'd when she saw that I did it with zeal.
True, true-filly leaves, as the did I allow, She frown'd, but no rage in her looks could I see; She frown'd, but reflection had clouded her brow, She sigh'd, but, perhaps, 'twas in pity to me.
For well did she know that my heart meant no wrong, It sunk at the thought of but giving her pain— But trust its salute to a faulting tongue, Which err'd from the feelings it could not explain.
Yet oh! if indeed I've offended the maid, If Delia my humble monitions refuse— Sweet willow, next time that she visits thy shade, Fan gently her bosom and plead my excuse.
And thou, stony grotto, in thy arch may'st preserve Two lingering drops of the night-fallen dew— And just let them fall at her feet and they'll serve As tears of my sorrow entrusted to you.
Or left they unshed should fall at her feet, Let them fall on her bosom of snow, and I swear The next time I visit thy moss-cover'd seat, I'll pay each drop with a genuine tear.
So may'st thou, green willow, for ages thus toss Thy branches to dark o'er the slow-winding stream, And thou, stony grotto, retain all thy moss, While yet there's a poet to make these his theme.
Nay more—may my Delia still give you her charms Each ev'ning, & sometimes the whole ev'ning long; Then grotto, be proud to support her white arms, Then willow, wave all thy green tops to the song.
VIEWS OF TRIPOLI
Will shortly be Published, elegantly Engraved & Coloured, by Subscription, on the following terms:
1st: Each Plate shall be 20 inches by 14, on an excellent copper-plate paper—for which the subscriber shall pay two dollars. one of which will be received in advance, for the purpose of enabling the proprietor to carry into effect an undertaking so interesting at this moment to the Citizens of the United States.
2nd: The Plates shall be delivered to subscribers in this city without delay, on their emission from the Press, by the hand of the person who took the Views on the spot.—There will be an advance to non-subscribers of half a dollar on each plate.
The first drawing is a perspective view of the fort of the late United States frigate Philadelphia; in which is represented her relative position to the Tripolitan gun-boats, when, during their furious attacks upon her, she was unable to get a single gun to bear upon them.
The second drawing is a view of Commodore Preble's Squadron, which engaged the gun-boats and forts of Tripoli, on the 3d of August, 1804: when they captured three of the Tripolitan boats, and greatly damaged the Bazzar's fortifications.—Each of these drawings is embellished by a distant view of the Harbour, with its Rocks, and the Town of Tripoli, with its Forts.
It is expected that the public will not hesitate in complying with the latter part of the first article, when they are put in mind of the situation the unit blood in which he took the views, and the situation he now stands in, after a captivity originating in the defence of his country, against a barbarous race of beings, who are the eternal enemies of every free and enlightened nation. Under the Yoke, he has long and severely felt the fringes of these debased marauders, while hope, the only consolation to the wretched, alone enabled him and his unfortunate companions, to survive the fatal catastrophe, represented in the first of these engravings. His relative situation at present, may be naturally anticipated, since his delivery from slavery has been so recent.—He pledges his word that the Views are correct, as is known by the Officers of the frigate Philadelphia who are now in Richmond, and by all those who returned from Tripoli in the ship President. Copies of these Views are at the Office of the Enquirer, for public inspection, and will occasionally be shown by the person who shall produce the subscription paper. The publisher hopes no more than such patronage as his Views merit: he also hopes that his expectations will not be altogether disappointed in his present undertaking, as some of these were taken at the risk of his life, or of having dragged out a miserable existence in perpetual slavery.
His Geometrical Plan of the City, Harbour, Forts and Rocks of Tripoli, is a most interesting production; in which is shown the bearings and distances of the Rocks, which form the entrance of the Harbour, and which may prove as shelters to attacking bomb-vessels, are laid down, from every particular fort or magazine in the place.—This Plan, if he receives a reasonable encouragement in the present instance, he purposed publishing—it may be seen shortly at the Office of the Enquirer.
W. do Certify, That Mr. Charles Denoon was a prisoner in Tripoli, having been captured on board the Philadelphia frigate.—That his conduct previous to that event, and during his captivity, was such as to merit the approbation of his Officers.—The Views of Tripoli, he intends to publish, are taken by himself on the spot, and from the specimens we have seen, we believe them to be correct.
BENJAMIN F. READ, JAMES GIBBONS. Richmond, November 1st, 1805.
Subscriptions received at the Enquirer Office.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 5th NOVEMBER.
To THOMAS TURNER.
You have not disappointed my expectations. When you commenced your violent attacks upon the reputation of Mr. Jefferson, I did not for a moment doubt that "the same bitterness of passion which led you into error, would prompt you to deny the refutation." I am not surprised that a man who could write such a letter as you have done, should have boldly declared he had "fought in vain for a single circumstance," in the whole body of records and certificates which we have collected, "that that was subversive of an important point of your letter." There are some men whose minds are so completely distorted by passion and party, that it would require even the miraculous touch of L'thurlie's spear to restore them to their primitive appearance.
As to the letter which you have published in the Virginia Gazette of October 26th, it is too much of a complexion with your first letter in the Boston paper, to require a very particular answer. It can boast of but few original remarks which are worthy of attention.
When were those "magnificent promises" made, of which you so tauntingly speak? We have never promised to exhibit "proofs of prowess or deeds of valour." It was enough for us to prove, that Mr. Jefferson had the spirit of a man, without pretending to claim for him the honours of a hero. It was enough for us to refute the principal accusation which you have advanced, and surely this was not a design so important in its consequences as to entitle the man who undertook it to so "magnificent" a title.
You mistake the very nature of evidence when you say, that you "might as well call on the persons who have certified, to prove the truth of their respective certificates, as to be required yourself to substantiate what you have asserted, unless your enemies, in the indefatigable rapacity of their pursuit, can find some one act of your life calculated to invalidate what you may assert?" How far, Sir, the history of your life is "calculated to invalidate your assertions," is one of those insignificant problems which have scarce any chance of being satisfactorily determined. There is nothing which you have yet done to make your history a subject of curiosity & wonder, and there is too little consequence in the only act of your life, which has made you remarkable; too many proofs of weakness in the letter which has been published, to make it a matter of general concern, what you have done as a man, and what respect you deserve as a witness. In spite of all your vanity, the "rapacious pursuit of your enemies" is not indefatigable. But with all your claims as a creditable witness, what right have you to place yourself on the same ground with "those who have certified?" Are you ignorant that that man's evidence is most to be respected, who has nearest ascended to the fountain of truth? What they have said, they have seen; whereas you have said nothing which did not come to you through the medium of other hands. In your own behalf perhaps the testimony of your eye-witnesses may weigh infinitely more than the testimony "of those who have certified" to facts, but the world will view this thing under a very different aspect. The simple question before them is, whether the single name of Thomas Turner shall outweigh the accumulated evidence of hundreds.
"If personally applied to by a gentleman" you pledge yourself "to give the names of persons, on the authority of whose information you made the communication." Again you mistake the question at issue. The cause is not between you and a "venal hireling newspaper printer," but between you and the public. You have dared to abuse and calumniate the very first officer in the government. Every man has a right to expect of you, that you should make good these charges, or that you should confess your mistakes. It is of no manner of account whether your letter crept into circulation thro' the inadvertent ardour of a friend; that is an affair only between you and your correspondent. But the duty which you owed to the public, was to produce the evidence you had of these charges, or to confess that you had none. You may elude the execution of this duty by saying it is a "hireling printer" who demands this information; but the very moment when you stoop to such subterfuges, you confess yourself without the ability to support the truth, or the fortitude to recant your errors.
You declare "it is well known to all Virginia, that the most direct and severe charges were circulated and countenanced by men of the highest responsibility of character. It is well known that one of the most conspicuous men in the state did contemplate an impeachment;" and you add that you "know not why it was not prosecuted." You have a very treacherous memory, Mr. Turner, or you want candor enough to do justice to your convictions. Had you attentively examined the numbers of the Vindication, you might have saved yourself the shame of confessing that Mr. Jefferson "would have received the thanks, rather than the censure," of the legislature. It is well known that George Nicholas did contemplate an impeachment; but it is not equally well known that he withdrew but did not "withhold" it? that he was proud to tread back the paths of error into which he had been unwittingly conducted? and that he was afterwards manly enough to do justice to the virtue of his opponent, by publicly acknowledging his mistake? It would have been ridiculous, Sir, to have expected from you the magnanimity of George Nicholas.—That man possessed a soul in which genius, sensibility and patriotism, had found their favourite asylum.
An advocate, Sir, should never injure his cause by destroying all confidence in the candour of his character. To what then am I to ascribe your assertion that "the circumstance of the resignation is so flatly admitted by the Enquirer, that any comment on that subject would be superfluous?" Was it that in the desperate dilemma to which you found yourself reduced, you were willing to catch at the frailest twig which seemed to promise you security? It is a flimsy pretext, which you have resorted to; but it was sufficient to screen you from the flame of recantation. Why did you not add that the admission was no sooner made than it was retracted? that I had no sooner put forth the assertion to the world, than that a Virginian who was "of an age and in a situation personally to witness the conduct of Mr. Jefferson, whilst governor of Virginia," had taken upon himself the trouble of correcting my mistake? & that I did not suffer a single moment to escape me, before I candidly confessed the involuntary error? Why did you not add, that though the circumstance of the resignation was so flatly admitted by the Enquirer, yet the records of the assembly, and the certificate of the venerable judge Tyler had flatly contradicted the assertion? Why did you not then, in gratitude to add that if Mr. "Jefferson did sign the letter of resignation," it was not because the "aspect had become equally," but that he might open the way for an impeachment which his enemies had contemplated? All these facts you might have seen in "the vindication of Mr. Jefferson," and yet you say there was not a number of that vindication with the accompanying certificates which escaped you? No man, Sir, would have had recourse to such flimsy concealments, who had satisfactory arguments at his command. There is a fatality in the despair of a flunking sophist which exposes the imbecility of his cause in the contemptible subterfuges which it forces him to employ.
Because Mr. Jefferson did not put himself at the head of the militia, you accuse him of cowardice; you charge him even with being a "traitor" to his country. You forget that Mr. J. has never arrogated to himself the merits of an able officer: you forget that men of that description were then at the head of our troops; that the invasions of the British were rather the movements of a predatory band than of a regular army, and that many of our soldiers had been absent a short time before to reinforce the army in North Carolina. You forget that though general Nelson, "for whose public spirit you cannot say too much" was at the head of the militia, he did not once encounter the enemy, before the expiration of Mr. Jefferson's appointment. You have forgotten too some of the certificates which we have published, when you boldly declared that there was "not any one instance" in which Mr. Jefferson had "hazarded his person" during the war.
You "will not urge Col. Walker to publish this correspondence under the particular circumstance which induces him at this moment to withhold it." What this particular circumstance is, is not unknown to me. But I conjure Col. Walker by the most sacred feelings of the human heart, to pay no regard to those evil counsellors, who are pouring poison into his ears; to consult his own clear-sighted judgment in preference to the dictates of their passion; & to pause before he consents to launch his domestic happiness upon the tempestuous billows of the public. This was a theme which it was improper for you, Sir, to have touched upon. That delicacy which is due to the sensitive character of a female should have withheld your pen, & the sacrifice has been already carried too far. It would be an evil, for ever to be regretted, if Col. Walker should consent to gratify the profane curiosity of the public; for from that moment he would give an unbounded scope to the imaginations of men and create suspicions, the very lightest of which must rob him to the heart.
What you have said of the author of the Vindication, is scarcely entitled to his serious notice. You charged the highest character in our country with the grossest crimes: A vindication appears temperate, I will presume to say, in its manner and not unsupporting by the most convincing arguments. How let me demand ought you to have treated this reply? If there had been any thing in it of a public nature, you were bound to admit its truth, or to produce your testimony against it. If there was any thing in it of a personal cast; any thing which wounded the vital principles of your honor, the path of retribution was plain and open before you. But how have you treated this vindication? You have confounded together its public and private animadversions; you have shrunk from the investigation of its facts; you have affected to consider its author as a mercenary hireling newspaper printer; as a man "whose situation in life, and standing in society do not entitle him to your notice." You have placed yourself behind a subterfuge which no man of a gallant spirit would have condescended to employ.
Yes, Sir, the Editor of the Enquirer is too proud to defend himself against aspersions like these. There can be no "no slander in" that man's "tongue" which has called Thomas Jefferson "an unprincipled villain." It is no dishonour to receive the name of a mercenary editor, when he who officiates at the baptismal font, possesses all the fertility of Callender and Cobbett, without the soothing embellishments of their genius.
November 4th, 1805.
YAZOO CLAIM.
PARAGRAPHIST, NO. I.
The friends of republican virtue have made a decided stand against the Yazoo claimants, and they deserve to be supported by every honorable and constitutional expedient. John Randolph and the respectable majority of the Virginia delegation, have appeared active in their opposition, and inflexible in their vote; and it becomes the duty of the people and the state, to support their representatives. If ever there was a Ratemaster, who triumphed over the disadvantages of youth; who inflexibly pursued "the right instead of the expedient;" who dared to set his face against the imposing opinion of the three ablest men of his own party and the principal officers of the government; who with an equal mind braved danger and corruption; who arrested the progress of one of the greatest speculations that ever originated in fraud, and was disseminating corruption: that man is John Randolph.
Does it not then become the sacred duty of the Legislature of Virginia, to declare, at its next session, its deliberate sentiments on the Yazoo speculation: to instruct its senators, and to recommend to the representatives of the people, to vote against any compromise whatever with such iniquitous demands? If this solemn declaration has no other effect, it will at least arouse the attention and curiosity of the people: It will cause them to cast a suspicious and eagle glance upon those representatives in Congress, who may be disposed to foster corruption. The electors will be inclined to instruct their representatives; and the wavering vote of Dawson and Jackson shall be made to fix itself to the true interests of their country.
Creed Taylor, the Speaker of the senate, has been nominated to fill the office of Judge of the District Court of Virginia, in the room of Joseph Jones, deceased; by an unanimous vote of the Executive Council. It remains to be determined, whether the legislature will confirm or reverse the nomination.
The work of the Armory is now executed by journeymen. It is calculated that the wages of their labour is at least equal to the price of the materials; & that the labour of apprentices is at least 25 per cent cheaper than that of journeymen. Is it not then the interest of the state to employ apprentices in this business? Forty boys might in the course of 3 or 4 years become equal in skill to the present workmen. They might in their turn instruct 40 other apprentices in the trade: and then the whole work would at last be thrown into the hands of apprentices. A plan of this sort was within the contemplation of the Legislature, two or years since; But they neglected to pass a Law for authorizing the Executive Council to enter into the necessary indentures.
COMMUNICATION.
It is respectfully suggested to the electors of Nottoway, Cumberland, Powhatan, Chesterfield and Amelia, whether Thomas Minter
of Powhatan, is not an eligible successor to supply the vacancy occasioned by the elevation of Mr. Taylor to the bench of the District Court. Mr. Miller is a young man, whose republican principles are not to be shaken, and whose understanding is of such an order as to render him capable of the most useful exertions.
Last Evening's Mail.
WASHINGTON, November 1.
The following papers have been recently received from England. Their authenticity may be relied on. The decision they announce is the more important from a contrary one having heretofore been adopted in the British tribunals.
Nat. Int.
WHITEHALL, 28 June, 1805.
Council Office.
SIR,
THE Lords of his Majesty's most honorable Privy Council having had under their consideration a report of his Majesty's Advocate Attorney and Solicitor General, upon the petition of Thos. and Isaac Littlehale, setting forth that on the arrival of the American ship Leda, Williamson, master, at the port of Liverpool from New-York, with a cargo of flour and staves, the entry of the said cargo had been objected to on the ground that the master of the said vessel had not become a citizen of the U. States previous to their Independence, and that the said vessel was not entitled to import the said goods for home consumption, according to the act of 27th of his majesty, chap. 97, and it appearing by the said report that the master of the said ship is qualified to be the master of an American ship, is as entitled the said ship legally to import goods into this country under the statutes referred to. I am directed to transmit a copy of the said report to you, for the information of the commissioners of his majesty's customs, and I am to desire that directions may be given to the officers of the customs of Liverpool, to admit the cargo of the said ship to be entered for home consumption under the statute of 27 of his majesty, chap. 97.
I am, &c.
(Signed) W. FAWKENER.
CUSTOM HOUSE, London, July 1, 1805.
Let the Collector and Comptroller of Liverpool take care that the directions contained in Mr. Fawkener's letter (of which the foregoing is a copy) be duly obeyed.
By order of the commissioners.
(Signed) J. HUMP.
To the Lords of his Majesty's most honorable Privy Council.
May it please your Lordships,
IN obedience to your lordships directions, signified to us by Mr. Fawkener, we have taken into consideration the petition of Thomas and Isaac Littlehale, setting forth that on the arrival of the American ship Leda, Williamson, master, at the port of Liverpool from New-York, with a cargo of flour and staves, the entry of said cargo had been objected to on the ground that the master of said vessel (who is a native of Scotland) had not become a citizen of the United States previous to their Independence, and that the said vessel could not therefore legally import the said goods into this kingdom for home consumption, according to the terms of the act of the 27th of his Majesty, ch. 97. And we have the honor to report our opinion to be under the authority of the case of Wilson versus Maryat in the king's bench in 1798, and afterwards in the Exchequer chamber in 1799, that Williamson having become a citizen of the United States, and having (as it is to be presumed) a bona fide residence there, is qualified to be the master of an American ship, so as to entitle such ship legally to import goods into this country under the statute referred to. All of which is humbly submitted to your Lordships' wisdom.
(Signed) J. NICHOLL, S. PERCIVAL, VICARY GIBBS.
November 4th, 1805.
NOTICE.
THAT the late concern of BAKER & OSBORN, having been dissolved, since the 21st ult. it is not expected by the undersigned, that any contract will be made, whereby to charge him; but should an attempt be made, this is to warn the public, from entering into such contract, as I do not hold myself responsible for any act of the said Baker's, since the dissolution of the co-partnership as aforesaid.
SEWALL OSBORN.
On Saturday last about 11 o'clock, departed this life, after an illness of about three weeks in this town, the Honorable JOSEPH JONES, one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia, aged 78. In the character of this truly excellent man were combined the tender sensibilities and ennobling virtues of the human heart.—With strong powers of mind, his judicial conduct was regarded as the most upright and just; worthy—frank, affable, humane, and benevolent, he imperceptibly won the affections of his acquaintance.—He was modest in principle, sound in judgement, and faithful in friendship; but friendship is unable to delineate a character which panegyric could scarcely portray.
ARTHUR FENNER, Esq. Governor of the State of Rhode-Island, died in a fire on the 15th ultimo.
DIED, in the City of Washington, on Saturday the 26th ult. Mr. C. D. HOPKINS, Councilman.—He has left an affectionate wife to lament his death. And the admirers of the drama, have to regret the loss of one of the finest performers on the Continent.
At a meeting of the Officers of the 40th Regiment of Virginia Militia, held at Louisa Court-house, on the 31st day of October, 1805. THE officers of said Regiment receiving the most unfeigned regret on account of the death of Captain Joseph Shelton Watson, of said Regiment, and being desirous of doing his memory that honor which his merits deserve: therefore, resolved unanimously, that the officers composing the 40th Regiment, wear crape on their left arm during the period of forty days, as a testimony of their regard and affection for their deceased brother; and that Robert Yancey, Sr. Colonel Commandant of said Regiment, cause the above resolution to be published in the Virginia Argus.
Wm. WHITE, Secretary.
The whole of the subscription to the late edition of the DEBATES OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION, published by Messrs. Ritchie & Worley and Augustine Davis, having been transferred by those gentlemen to Samuel Pleasants, junr.—Subscribers will please to take notice, that the Book will be delivered by him (only) in Richmond, and by such persons as he may appoint for the purpose in other places.
November 5.
NOTICE.
THAT the late concern of BAKER & OSBORN, having been dissolved, since the 21st ult. it is not expected by the undersigned, that any contract will be made, whereby to charge him; but should an attempt be made, this is to warn the public, from entering into such contract, as I do not hold myself responsible for any act of the said Baker's, since the dissolution of the co-partnership as aforesaid.
SEWALL OSBORN.
TO RENT.
THE Lumber House at present occupied by the subscribers on the Cross Street leading to the Basin. It is two stories high, 80 feet long, 20 feet wide, and well calculated for storing Flour or Tobacco. If it is not rented, the above articles will be received on storage.
PICKETT, POLLARD, & JOHNSTON. November 2. (cpw.)

POPULATION OF INDOSTAN.  The "principle of population," as it is now technically called, has been for the first time unfolded in many of its details, by the celebrated Malthus. In his late essay on its "pall and present effects on human happiness" he has collected more facts on the state of population in different countries and the effects which it produces in the condition of society than all the other writers, who have professedly touched upon this subject, put together. His fundamental principle is, that population is continually tending to increase beyond the means of subsistence. Man is supposed to double his race every 25 years. The produce of the Earth, on the most favorable calculation, is supposed by Malthus to increase every 25 years, by a quantity only equal to what the Earth at present produces. The human race increases, therefore, in a geometrical ratio; while the means of subsistence are supposed, under circumstances the most favourable to human industry, to increase no faster than in an arithmetical ratio. In other words, the human species would increase as the numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and subsistence as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. In two centuries the population would be to the means of subsistence as 256 to 9; in three centuries as 4096 to 13, and in two thousand years, observes Malthus, the difference would be almost incalculable.  Having thus established his favourite and fundamental principle, that the generative principle of man is superior to the productive power of the earth, our author proceeds to enquire into the nature of those checks to population "which are constantly operating with more or less force in every society, and keep down the number to the level of the means of subsistence." These checks he reduces to two general classes; the preventive and the positive. The very name points out their respective qualities. The preventive are those which prevent the efficient exercise of the generative power, or in other words, prevent a human being from coming into life. The positive are those which contribute to shorten the duration of human life, or in other words, to put an end to those who have actually come into existence. The preventive checks are either that calculating prudence which prevents a man from marrying, when he finds himself incompetent to support a family in a proper manner, or that promiscuous intercourse which accompanies a life of celibacy or the violation of the marriage bed. The positive checks, are as various, as the means and instruments of destruction. All these obstacles to the increase of population which he classifies under the heads of preventive and positive checks, appear to Malthus to be finally resolvable into moral restraint, vice and misery.  Having developed the operation of these causes, our author proceeds to trace out their application to different countries and different stages of society, and the influence which they may be expected to exert upon the future prospects of civilization. His opinions on these various points are eminently worthy of the most profound attention. They occupy a quarto volume of 600 pages; and we can scarcely conceive that any politician can aspire at this time of day to the character or attainments of an enlightened philosopher "who has not given his days and his nights" to the essay of Malthus.
The following extracts from the pen of Mr. McIntosh, contains certain views on the population of Indostan, which cannot be indifferent to the inquisitive observer. Much as has been said and deferred too, of the effects of British dominion & British tyranny in the East Indies, we cannot refuse them some credit for the exertions, which they have indirectly contributed to make, for the preservation of its oppressed inhabitants. The various improvements which they have introduced into the agriculture and commerce of that country, may not as yet have atoned for the injuries which they have inflicted; but no man will pretend to deny, that if ever the expected time should arrive when the nations of Indostan shall resume their independent government, humanity will finally rejoice at the settlements of the Europeans in the East Indies. The value of the end will more than expiate the means, which were used for its attainment.  It is almost unnecessary to observe that Mr. McIntosh is the author of the Vindicæ Gallicæ; the most eloquent and celebrated reply to Edmund Burke's letter on the subject of the French Revolution. Alarmed by the force and destination of his genius, the British ministry thought proper to banish him from the book-shops and lecture-rooms of London to an inglorious judgeship in the Indies.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.  ADDRESS TO THE GRAND JURY OF BOMBAY, OCTOBER 12, 1804.  By Sir James Macintosh, Recorder.  Gentlemen of the Grand Jury, I heartily congratulate you on the small number of crimes which have occurred in our little community since I had the honour of addressing you, of that small number I do not observe that there are any respecting which you can need that legal information from me, which I shall always be ready to communicate.  I might, therefore, have suffered you to proceed to the discharge of your duty without further interruption, if I had not thought it important to the interest of humanity, to embrace this opportunity of making public some facts, of such a nature, that it seemed to me fit to promulgate them in the most authentic form, and on the most solemn occasion known among us.  When we are assembled to administer criminal justice, to perform the highest and most arduous, though most necessary functions of political authority, it is consolatory to reflect, and it cannot be unbecoming to observe, that the more pleasing duties of bounty and charity have not been forgotten, and that the British government of this territory is as forward to relieve the miseries as to punish the crimes of its subjects.  You must already have perceived, that I am about to speak of the successful exertions which have been made to avert the calamities of famine from our dominions, and to alleviate the sufferings of those wretched emigrants who have sought refuge among us from the famine which has laid waste the neighbouring country.  What the causes are which in all ages seem to have rendered famine so frequent and so peculiarly severe in India, is a question of great curiosity, and indeed, of great practical importance, but not very fit to be examined in this place, and to which I have not yet the means of giving a satisfactory answer. One general observation, however, I will venture to make. The same unfortunate state of things existed among our ancestors in Europe four or five centuries ago. The same unfavourable seasons which now only produce scarcity, then almost uniformly produced famine. Various causes have doubtless contributed to the great and happy change which has since taken place, all of them connected with the progress of European nations, in the arts, institutions, and manners of civilized life; but the principal cause is beyond all doubt, commerce; for only one of two expedients against dearth can be imagined; either we must consume less food, or we must procure more; and, in general, both must be combined. We must have recourse both to retrenchment and to importation. Both these purposes are effected by commerce. The home trade in grain reduces consumption, and this it does by that very operation of enhancing its price which excites so much clamour among the vulgar of all ranks; and the foreign trade in grain makes the abundance of one country supply the wants of another. Thus famine is banished from us; it may properly be called the commercial world. A powerful and so beneficial are the energies of that great civilizing principle of commerce, which counteracted it as everywhere by the fluid prejudices of the people, and by the absurd and mischievous interference of governments, has yet accomplished so great a revolution in the condition of so large a part of mankind, as totally to exempt them from the dread of the greatest calamity which afflicted their ancestors. Whether commerce could effect so great a change in India, I shall not undertake to determine. Perhaps there are physical difficulties which are insuperable, and others arising from the condition and habits of the people which would be extremely difficult to overcome. These certainly are circumstances which must diminish and retard such a beneficial change.  But to return from generalities, in which I ought not, perhaps, to have dwelt so long. You are well aware, that from a partial failure of the periodical rains in 1802, and from a more complete failure in 1803, a famine has arisen in the adjoining provinces of India, especially in the territories of the Peishwa, which I shall not attempt to describe, and which, I believe, no man can truly represent to the European public, without hazard of being charged with extravagant and incredible fiction. Some of you have seen its ravages; all of you have heard accounts of them from accurate observers. I have only seen the fugitives who fled before it, and who have found an asylum in this island. But even I have seen enough to be convinced, that it is difficult to overcharge a picture of Indian desolation.  I shall now state to you, from authentic documents, what has been done to have these territories from the miserable condition of the neighbouring country. From the 1st September, 1803, to the present time, there have been imported or purchased by government 14,400 bags of rice, and there remain 180,000 bags contracted for, which are yet to arrive, forming an aggregate of nearly 600,000 bags, and amounting to the value of fifty lacks of rupees, or 600,000l. sterling. During the same time there have been imported by private merchants 408,000 bags of rice, making in all an importation of a million of bags, and amounting in value to one million sterling.  The effects of this importation on the population of our own territories, it is not very difficult to estimate. The population of the islands of Bombay, Salsette and Caranja, and of the city of Surat, I decidedly under estimate at 400,000. I am entitled to presume, that if they had continued subject to native governments, they would have shared the fate of the neighboring provinces which still are so subject. I shall not be suspected of any tendency towards exaggeration by any man who is acquainted with the state of the opposite continent, when I say, that in such a case an eighth of that population must have perished. Fifty thousand human beings have, therefore, been saved from death in its most miserable form by the existence of a British government in this island. I conceive myself entitled to take credit for the whole benefits of the importation, for that which was imported by private merchants, as well as for that which was directly imported by the government, because, without the protection and security enjoyed under a British government, that commercial capital would not have existed by which the private importation was effected.  The next particular which I have to state, relates to those unhappy refugees who have found their way into our territory. From the month of March to the present time such of them as could labor have been employed in useful public works, and have been fed by government. The monthly average of these persons, since March, is 9125 in Bombay, 3162 in Salsette, and in Surat a considerable number; though from that city I have no exact returns.  But many of these miserable beings are, on their arrival here, wholly unable to earn their subsistence by any, even the most moderate, labor. They expire in the road before they can be discovered by the agents of our charity. They expire in the very act of being carried to the place where they are to receive relief. To obviate, or at least, to mitigate these dreadful evils, a humane hospital was established by government, for the relief of those emigrants who were unable to labor. The monthly average of those who have been received since March into this hospital, is 1030 in Bombay, about 100 in Salsette, and probably 300 at Surat.  I myself visited this hospital, in company with my excellent friend Dr. Scott, and I witnessed a scene of which the impression will never be erased from my mind. The average monthly mortality of the establishment is dreadful; it amounts to 480. At the first light this seems to argue some monstrous defect in the plan or management of the institution. And if there were great defects in so new an establishment, hastily provided against an unexampled evil, those who were accustomed to make due allowance for human frailty, would find more to lament than to blame in such defects. But when it is considered that almost all these deaths occur in the first four or five days after admission, and that scarcely any disease has been observed among the patients but the direct effects of famine, we shall probably view the mortality as a proof of the deplorable state of the patients, rather than of any defects in the hospital; and instead of making the hospital answerable for the deaths, we shall deem it entitled to credit for the life of every single survivor.  Those who know me, will need no assurances that I have not made these observations from a motive to unwholly of my station and my character, as that of a pooring court to any government. I am actuated by far other motives. I believe that knowledge on subjects so important cannot be too widely promulgated. I believe, if every government on earth were bound to give an annual account, before an audience whom they respected, and who knew the facts, of what they had done during the year for improving the condition of their subjects, that this single and apparently slight circumstance would better the situation of all mankind—and I am desirous, if any British government in India should ever, in similar circumstances, forget its most important and sacred duties, that this example should be recorded for their reproach and disgrace.  Upon the whole, I am sure that I considerably understate the fact in saying, that the British government in this island has saved the lives of one hundred thousand persons, and what is more important, that it has prevented the greater part of the misery through which they must have passed before they found refuge in death, besides the misery of all those who loved them, or who depended upon their care.  The existence, therefore, of a British government in Bombay, in 1804, has been a blessing to its subjects. Would to God, that every government of the world could with truth make a similar declaration.  Many of you have been, and many will be, entrusted with authority over multitudes of your fellow-creatures. Your means of doing good will not indeed be so great as those of which I have now discovered to you the employment and the effect. But they will be considerable. Let me hope that every one of you will be ambitious to be able to say to your own conscience, I have done something to better the condition of the people entrusted to my care. I take the liberty to assure you, that you will not find such reflections among the least agreeable or valuable part of that store which you lay up for your declining years.  I wish to lease for a term of years my HOUSE on the hill between Col: Gamble's and Bellevue. As it was designed for my own residence no expense has been spared to afford every convenience for the elegant accommodation of a small family. A square of four half acre lots under an excellent enclosure, is annexed to the house, and the benefit of luxurious and extensive pasturage for a few horses and cows will be granted by Col: Harvie. It is intended to erect a bridge over the canal near Mr. Rutherford's mills, by which the distance to the lower part of the town will be rendered more convenient than from the greater part of the houses on Shockoe-hill. To a genteel family, who will take proper care of the buildings and enclosures, I will let it upon very moderate terms.  September 10. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. (trf.)  WHEREAS I executed a deed of trust to Laurence Minor, Richard Tompkins, and John M. Herndon, bearing date the 7th day of March, 1803, for certain purposes therein mentioned, which being now effected: I therefore take this method of giving Notice, that I hereby revoke and make void said deed.  WILLIAM MINOR. Hanover, Oct. 8. Taw
A LIST  Of persons, representing themselves to be American Seamen, impressed and detained in the British Service for want of documents to prove their citizenship. As the former places of residence of these men are unknown to the Department of State, their friends are in this manner requested to procure proof of their citizenship, with descriptions of their person, and forward the same to the Secretary of State, in order that proper application may be made for their discharge.
  John M'Connell  Levi Hall    Henry Williams  Edward Owens    Robert Talman  Jos. or Th. Quenichet    Thomas Thompson  Joseph McKedder    Alex. Kirkwood  Nathaniel Tolman    Charles Williams  John Love    Thomas Church  Jonathan Archer    Samuel Wilson  William Smith    Nicholas Powers  Hughes    John Burmore  Joseph Murrat    Ebenezer Wright  Joseph Woodson    John Frederick  John Jones    Wm. Wheeler  James Laisley    John Bailey  Charles Mitchell    John Farewell  Wm. Blechford    John Truman  Wm. (alias) James Deale    Joshua Porter  John Ferguson    Timothy Small  William Wall, Jun.    Isaac Van Blaken  Marcus Stephens    Michael Nugent  Samuel Jenkins    Richard Mathers  William Rowland    Benjamin Lufina  John Robinson    W. S. Board  John Jackson    Thomas Patton  John Woolicot    Mayhew Tilton  James Lepper    Richard Strange  John Seymour    Bothworth Cole  Edward Rogers    George Sloan  Francis Davis    Thomas Crippen  John Smith    John Dennis  Thomas Manning    Wm. Clark  James Lynn    Benj. George  Landon or Lion Donnell    James Stud  David Coleman    Thomas Jones  Zeneas Swift    Nich. Cotton  Edward Miller    Cato Martin  Wm. Bully    Daniel Dyson  James Wormsley    Richard Smythe  Archd. M'Kethine    Peter McFarlane  David Stafford    John Hunn  Frederick Rhodes    Wm. Hayes  James Watts    John Love  Samuel Sohier    James Campbell  John Rice    Alex. Carlisle  Anthony Nelson    Stephen Lewis  William Bond    Francis Edmonds  Thomas Simonton    Wm. Cole  Thomas Edwards    George Durant  Josiah Perrin    Wm. Podd  William Mines    Jacob Rham  Edward Moore    Wm. Lyons  Henry Bowling    Wm. Wilson  John Slocum    James Chaffin  George Watton    Henry Bowling  Thomas Morris    Edward Robinson  Samuel Brown    Edward Welford  George Watton    George Gray  William Wall    Samuel Hills  Ebenezer Buckingham    John M. Walker  James Wilson    Samuel Dunkin  Joh. Wildman    Benjamin Noyes  Philip Ford (alias) Caro-    J. Hugers, alias Jack  line    George Birch  Thomas Simonton    John Smith  John Ready    Samuel Dalton  John Walth    Anthony Kutcas  John Thompson    Henry Peathers  George Walker    Henry Champagne  Daniel Merridith    John Lawton  John Johnson    Wm. Armstrong  William Buck    Samuel Rowton  John Howes    Samuel Lloyd  Thomas White    Charles Harrifon  Samuel Lloyd    John Walker  Peter Johnson    Thomas Jones  Daniel Johnson    Henry Waters  John Thompson    John Matheway  George Mars    John Reid  George Watton    Frederick Rhoads  Daniel Merridith    James Green  William Finlay    George Campbell  John Grant    William Sherrard  Abraham Hainard    Richard Johnson  John Miller    Joseph Wilfson  Liff Young    Lawrence Hollander  Thomas Pennock    James Riley  George Walby    John Frith  John Robinson    Francis Bainacoat  Joh. Thompson    Peter Lewis  James Featherstone    John Mason  Elias Huett    Asa Thompson  William Sculla    William Chojan  Barns M'Nutt    John Huee  John Hankerson    John Boston  Samuel B. Spencer    Peter Willmott  Joseph Wilson    John Griffin  Joseph Hoxis    James Goldsborough  Isaac Gains    Charles McBride  George W. Eddy    Richard Edwards  George Farrington    James M'Pherson  John Hanford    Henry Applewhite  James Gray    William Sandiford  Thomas White    William Jarvis  Richard Dawson    John Downing  Joseph Pierfon    John Byrens  Richard Reed    Francis Wood  John Brack or Brock    John Davis  John Brown    Martin Doll  Benjamin S. Hunt    Royal Tarbox  William Wilson    David Cuff  John Rick, Jr. (alias)    John Magrath  John Benfen    John Holmes  Joseph Hix    Jno. Baptiste Destando  Robert Coulton    John Greene  Samuel Brown    William Hawker  Samuel Bond    Samuel Carr  Francis Lamott    David Collins  Peter Harvey    Edward Moore  Peter Laurens or Lewis    John Hale  William Sherrard    John Lindsay  Robert Croobie    Thomas Rowe  Joseph Blake    John Copeland  William Jarvis (alias)    David Coleman  Jos. Talman    Wm. Herfon or Harrifon  Clement Cofin    William Johnson or Wil-  Peter Wilson    mouth Johnson  Isaac Gains    Charles Robinson  Charles Low    John Slocum  Ebenezer Turner    Charles Lewis  Gilbert Lewis    Benjamin Moseley  William Robertson     William Thompson  
THE EDITORS of the National Intelligencer, and of the several papers in the Atlantic States, who publish the laws of the Union, are requested to publish the above three times.  Department of State, } October 25, 1805. } 31.  JUST RECEIVED AT JOHN PUMFREY'S, BOOK-BINDER AND STATIONER,  TWO hundred and fifty Reams of POOL SCAP POTT and POST WRITING PAPER. He has also on hand an extensive stock of BLANK BOOKS of all descriptions, manufactured from materials of the first quality, and every other article in the Stationery line.  Tickets for sale in the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery. October 11.  THE HIGHEST PRICE (IN CASH) WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS OFFICE FOR CLEAN LINEN & COTTON RAGS.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.  RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on Saturday night last, a negro man named PRINCE, he is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, stout made, and when spoken to, has rather a down look; his apparel when he went off was a drab broad cloth coat with a yellow cape, waistcoat of the same, and pantaloon of Manchester stuff, he also took with him a short jacket and pantaloon of Virginia cloth dyed brown, and a yellow Merisals waistcoat; it is presumable he may attempt to get to Petersburg or Richmond, and go from thence to Williamsburg or Norfolk, as he was formerly the property of Samuel Griffin, Esq. of Williamsburg.  Whoever will deliver the said fellow to me, five miles below Nottoway Court-house, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again, shall be entitled to the above reward. Masters of vessels and others, are cautioned against carrying him off.  RICHARD EPES. Nottoway, October 18. (ep 3w p.)  RUNAWAY NEGRO.  FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD, if taken within fifty miles of Richmond, and one hundred Dollars if taken beyond it, will be given to apprehend a negro man named LEWIS, about thirty years of age, who left night runaway from the subscribers. He is very stout made, and about 5 feet 10, or 5 feet 11 inches high; has a maculone countenance—had on when he went away, a Russia Drill Drab Coat and Pantaloon; but has a variety of other clothing. He was formerly the property of Mr. Edward Hallam of Hanover Town, where perhaps he may be gone. All masters of vessels are forewarned from harbouring or carrying him away, under the penalty of the law.  September 6. (tf.) GILLIAT & KIRBY.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.  STRAYED or stolen from my pasture two or three weeks past, a valuable PLOUGH HORSE. He is of a bay color, sturdily and well set, has a large body, and one of his eyes (I believe his right) has been injured by a blow which divided his upper eye lid, and has almost if not entirely deprived him of sight in that eye. He has a swith mane and tail; gallops, trots, and paces, and would answer as well for the cart as for the plough. I have some reason to believe he was brought to Richmond about the time of the Fairfield Races, and either exchanged or sold. I will give the above reward, and pay all reasonable charges, to any person who will deliver him to me, and I will give twenty dollars for the detection of the thief, if he has been stolen.  W. BROCKENBROUGH, Hanover, October 22. tf.
TO PROPRIETORS OF LAND IN TENNESSEE AND KENTUCKY.  THE subscriber will, about the first of January next, set out for Nashville in the state of Tennessee, where he means to reside and to engage in the practice of the law. Persons holding lands or having business of any kind to transact either in Tennessee or Kentucky, are informed that he will undertake to visit lands in either of these states to ascertain their value and quality, to have the taxes on them regularly paid and to execute any sort of agency which will not require an absence of more than 3 or 4 weeks from the place of his residence. Those who think proper to employ him may rely upon his paying a diligent attention to the business committed to his care. Letters addressed to him in Fredericksburg will be duly attended to, or he may be seen at General Minor's office until the 15th of December next.  HENRY MINOR. Fredericksburg, October 22. (oaw4w.)
FOR SALE,  THE Tenement belonging to the James River Company, where the manager formerly resided, lying about half a mile above the city, and contiguous to James river, and commands a prospect equal to any site within the vicinity of Richmond. The tenement contains one acre of land, whereon is the manager's house and an excellent spring of water. The sale will be made on the premises, on Tuesday the fifth of next month, at public auction, on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser to give bond with approved security, and the title not to be conveyed until the payment of the money.  By order of the President and Directors, ROBT. POLLARD. (ids.) October 15.  IN CHANCERY.  John Profit, Randolph Profit, Jesse Profit, Rowland Profit, Elizabeth Profit and Nancy Profit, children of David Profit, dec'd, and Duncan Cameron and Molly his wife, late Molly Profit, a daughter of David Profit, dec'd, and David Profit and Austin Profit infant children of Austin Profit, dec'd, who was a son of the said David Profit, dec'd, by John Profit their guardian and next friend. Compts. Against William Jolfin and Sally his wife, Joseph Wilcher and Susanna his wife, and David Profit, which said Sally, Susanna, and David are children of the said David Profit, dec'd.  ON the motion of the complainants by their attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Wm. Jolfin and Sally his wife, Joseph Wilcher and Susanna his wife, and David Profit are not inhabitants of this State and without the jurisdiction of this court: It is ordered that the defendants do appear here on the third Monday in November next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper published within this commonwealth for eight weeks successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of this county on some court day.  Copy. Teste, W. S. CRAWFORD, c. e. cur. Sept. 24. ep8w.
LAND—FOR SALE,  IN the county of Lunenburg, lying within one mile of the Court-house, on Couchy's creek; this tract contains seven hundred and fifty acres, one hundred and fifty of which is cleared; comfortably improved for the accommodation of a family. This land is well suited to the cultivation of Tobacco, Corn and Wheat. A great bargain may be had in this land. The terms may be made known, by application to Major Grief Green, of Nottoway, who is duly authorised to dispose of it, or the subscriber living on the premises.  JOSEPH SMITH. Lunenburg, August 2. (epf.)
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,  MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.  MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use.  Imported BOOTS and SHOES, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale.  Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot.  A—the length of the Boot. B—round the Calf. C—The pitch of ditto. D—round the heel and instep. E—round the instep. G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures.  January 1. epf.
NOTICE.  A Petition will be presented to the General Assembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the fourth side of the Falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester. August 13. (epmL)
NOTICE.  A Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the County Court of King William may hereafter be held on the first Monday, and the Court of Hanover on the fourth Monday of every month. Oct. 8. TmL
FOR SALE,  A TRACT OF LAND in Surry county, containing about 1600 acres, within 3 miles of James river, and a mile and a half of a navigable part of Gray's creek. This tract is divided on different parts of the creek, is in six or eight hands in three distinct shifts; and the improvements are sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family, with every necessary house for farming. This tract will bear dividing into three parts, and may have a sufficient proportion of very rich low grounds to each; but would be more valuable to a single purchaser, as it abounds with timber, oaks of white and red oak, (fit for floors) pine, poplar and ash; and there is a very advantageous site for a grist and saw mill, nearly in the centre of the tract—it is unnecessary to say more, than that it is a healthy, airy situation, and abounds in good springs; has an apple orchard now in possession, of 800 grafted fruit of the most choice kinds. The quality of the lands, will be best judged of by those who are desirous of purchasing, and will take the trouble of viewing the premises—part of the purchase money being paid down, the balance may be paid in two, three or four annual payments—giving approved security. For terms apply to RICHARD COOKE. 176 of Wight, near Smithfield, } F 7w. September 13.
DOCTOR J. WORRALL,  HAVING taken the first brick house on the right hand side after passing the corner of the Cross-street, leading from the Brick-Row to the head of the Basin, offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity in the different branches of the MEDICAL PROFESSION. Families residing in the country, requiring his assistance, may depend on the most prompt and assiduous attention. October 22. (oaw2m.)
FOR SALE ON PRIVATE CONTRACT,  GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacré, & the Court-House Tenement, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground). The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James River before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg by water, 50 to Richmond by land and 28 to Williamsburg. The Court-House Tenement has on it a large entired Tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arch'd in the middle and used for entertainments; also all necessary out-houses, a good garden and a fine Well of water, dry cellars, stores &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their seasons; and enough of corn, wheat & oats may be made by common industry for the consumption of the Tavern. This Tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year.  GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing six rooms; all waisted, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house, which is 56 feet; also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, Store House, Kitchen, Laundry, Dairy, Meat House, Spinning House and an Ice House within the Court-house, a Barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two Carriage Houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome Octagon Pigeon House well flock'd, and several other houses for slaves, a well of water, (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit) a fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles.
MON-SACRE contains five hundred acres more or less, on which is a neat family dwelling, a mill begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James River and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now in much demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gall nor a wath on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollected. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA.  I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 746 acres of high land and hard marl sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the fame. In the center of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James River for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruit, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild-fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg. Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—Thirty or forty slaves and flocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear Creek, Big Lickington and Triplet in Kentucky I will also sell or exchange for property in Richmond.  It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly I am desirous of obtaining a situation,