Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-03-28 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1246.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
FOR SALE—IMMEDIATELY, WOODBURY MILLS, Lovely built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Bur and one pair Cologne stones, with elevators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business: situated on a constant stream, in the mid of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Richmond.
To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden paled in, all new, being lately finished: a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes. If not sold before the 1st day of May next, they will, on that day, be offered for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the premises—Terms of sale—one third cash, and the other two thirds at two annual payments.
THOMAS HARRIS, Jun. Powhatan City, Jan. 27, 1806. [eps/wtd]
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Thomas C. Armstrong to secure the payment of a debt due by him to Thomas Johnson, we shall on Saturday the 12th of April next, at the Tavern of Josiah Perkins in James Town, proceed to sell TWO NEGROES, Adam and Dick Russell, to satisfy the said debt and expenses of executing the trust. Josiah Perkins. John L. Crute.
March 13th, 1806. wtf
Valuable Property for Sale. The subscriber is disposed to sell his FARM whereon he now lives, in Charles City county, containing five hundred and thirty acres of land, a good brick dwelling house, and all other buildings necessary for the accommodation of a genteel family, situated immediately on Chickahominy river, about three miles above the mouth thereof. The natural advantages attached to this farm are admirable: all kinds of wild fowl are to be got in their season at very little trouble, and fish in great abundance at all seasons in the year are caught in seines, weirs, angling, &c. in the greatest perfection. The greater part of this farm is arable land, and good soil for the production of grain, with a considerable part well calculated for the growth of tobacco, and for raising stock of every kind—it is inferior to no farm of its size. All those advantages and conveniences render the premises desirable. Any person inclined to purchase can view the same and treat with the subscriber respecting the terms of sale, &c. and at the same time had no exaggeration made in estimation of this valuable property.
MILES CARY. Charles City co. March 1, 1806. wtf
REMOVAL. DOCT. WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil M'Cooll, and the 2d door below the corner formed by the main street and the cross street leading from Col. Mayo's bridge. In addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of Articles in the Apothecary line, all of which are offered for sale at reduced prices.
It is his intention to devote a great share of his attention personally to his shop. Orders from Merchants, Physicians and others, will be faithfully attended to.—Families can be supplied with Medicines of every kind, accompanied with proper instructions as to their mode of exhibition.
Richmond, Jan. 23th, 1806. wtf
THE subscriber has extended his practice to the Superior Court of Chancery for the Williamsburg district.
Patrick Hendren, Attorney at Law.
Spirity City City March 4, 1806. wtf
Louisiana County, January Court, 1806. Mason Biggers, plaintiff Against Elizabeth Biggers widow and administratrix of David Biggers, deceased, David Terry and Eleanor his wife, George Morris and Sarah his wife, Miles Biggers, William Biggers, Mary Biggers, and James Biggers, defendants.
THE defendant James Biggers not having entered his appearance and given security according to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, Therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court , that the said defendant James Biggers, do appear here on the second Monday in May next and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of this courthouse on some court day.
A Copy—Teste, Nicholas I. Poindexter, d. e.
In Henrico County Court, February 6th, 1806.
William Mayo, complainant, in Chancery Against Daniel Shackelford, defendant, in Chancery This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court and the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in May next and answer the bill of the said complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the door of this courthouse on two successive court days.
Teste, Geo. Chisman, d. e.
In Henrico County Court, February 4th, 1806.
William Sydnor & Amy Sydnor, complets.
Against Lucy Sydnor widow and admx. of Robert Sydnor, dec. Anthony Sydnor, Portia Sydnor, and William Moss and Judith his wife.
THE defendant Anthony Sydnor , not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in June next and answer the bill of the said complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the courthouse door on two successive court days.
Teste, GEO. CHISMAN, d. e.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Jeremiah Rawlins, Jr. to us, for the benefit of James Oliver's executors, will be SOLD, for ready money, at Hanover courthouse, on the 15th of April next.
The following Slaves, to wit: Beck, Caroline, Dolly, Anna Glasgow, Esther and her five children, Polly, Judith, Lucy, Harry and Billy, or so many of them as will raise the sum of 220l. with the interest due thereon and the costs and charges attending the execution of the said trust.
J. TEMPLE. TH. POLLARD. March 6, 1806. wtd
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse.
Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
The extraordinary, high bred, imported Horse,
DIOMED,
In as high health and vigour, as he has ever been since his arrival in America, will stand the ensuing season, at six dollars a mile, in Greenville county, 8 miles north of Bedford, and 38 south of Petersburg, and cover mares at 20 dollars the season, the money to be paid with the mare, or 100 dollars the insurance, to be paid in October, and returnable in every instance where the mare shall not prove to have been in foal, except the property shall be charged with the doctor to the groom in every instance.
Good pasturage in separate enclosures, to suit mares in all conditions, gratis. Servants boarded at 106 per week—Grain furnished at moderate terms, for which the money must be sent. Great attention will be paid to mares, but no responsibility for escapes or accidents. Notes of hand for the insurance will be expected to accompany the mares. The season will commence the 15th of February and end the first of August.
The great size, figure and performance on the turf, added to the high price which his colts command, give him a decided superiority over any stallion in America.
Nathaniel Rives. January 8, 1806. wtf
THE NOTED IMPORTED HORSE,
WHIP,
WILL stand at my stable, in Albemarle county, about 15 miles from Charlottesville, and 8 from Waynes, during the ensuing season. He will be let to mares at Six Guineas the season, to be discharged by five, provided the money be paid by the 15th of September following. Three Guineas will be required by the leap and nine to ensure a mare with foal—in either case, one dollar to the groom. Should any gentleman engage six mares, they will be accounted as five. WHIP is a beautiful bay, twelve years old, of great size and strength, being 15 hands 3 inches and 3 quarters high; and as a foal getter, in movement and in action, is thought by the best judges to have been seldom, if ever equalled, by any horse in America. His pedigree and performances on the turf are inferior to no imported horse whatever. He was got by the noted horse Saltram, by O'Kelly's Eclipse, and his dam, King Herod, as may be seen in the general stud book and calendar, which are kept along with him for the inspection of such as may wish to satisfy themselves as to his abilities. There are four excellent, extensive and well furnished clover lots, sufficient for the support of mares without feeding, should that be required, corn will be furnished at the market price. Gentlemen may assure themselves that they will meet with every accommodation, and that every care will be taken or their mares that lies in the power of the subscriber—he will not however be liable for any accident. The season will commence on the 20th of March, and expire the last day of July. Pasturage and boarding for boys gratis.
William Tompkins. Feb 25th, 1806. (wtf/m/Mal/et A)
The noted and much admired English Horse,
KNOWSLEY,
Imported in 1801 by Wm Lightfoot, esq. He is a fine bay, 15 hands 3 in high, 10 years old last spring, in greater feather, and as to muscular strength & beauty of form inferior to any horse in the State. He is the only horse in this country that has won 4 king's plates in one year; this he did in 1804; see R. C. for that year. Notwithstanding this and other unexceptionable
evidences of Knowsley's superior worth, yet a personal view of him will be his best recommendation.
KNOWSLEY will stand the ensuing season at our stable in Albemarle county, 10 miles above Charlottesville, to cover mares at 20 dollars the season, for which notes will be required, payable on or before the 15th of Sept. next; 14 dollars the leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare to be in foal, with one dollar to the groom, which, with the leap money, must be paid when the mare is covered. Those gentlemen who fear mares to Knowsley last season did not prove with foal, shall have them insured this season for 20 dollars, except those which were covered by the leap; for such 20 dollars will be required. Any gentleman putting six mares, shall have one covered gratis. The season will commence on the 1st of March, and expire the 1st of August next.
We shall be able to furnish upwards of 200 acres of excellent pasturage, gratis, well enclosed, in 5 separate fields, besides several grass lots, which will be kept exclusively for mares with colts, and those which may be sent before foaling. Servants sent with mares will be boarded at 9s. per week. Mares will be fed, as directed, at the market price of grain—and gentlemen may rest assured that all possible care and attention shall be paid to the mares left with the horse, both to have them got with foal, and to prevent accidents or escapes—but no responsibility for any that may happen.
KNOWSLEY was purchased by us in March last, from Mr Lightfoot, at $5,000. He covered 165 mares out of which number, as far as we have been able to learn, very few have not proved with foal.
KNOWSLEY's sire, the famous Sir Peter Teazle, now covers in England by subscription, a limited number of mares, at 25 guineas each; no other horse at more than 12 guineas. In 1804, he had 24 winning colts on the turf, when no other horse had more than 16—and out of 23 king's plates run for, 8 were won by his colts—see R. C. for 1804—the last arrived. From the present appearance of Knowsley's colts, and the successful performance of his stock on the turf in England, very little doubt can be entertained but that his colts will prove also successful on the turf in this country. The annexed certificates from such respectable characters, will place Knowsley, as a foal getter, on as high ground as any other horse in the state.
WILLIAM WOODS.
GEORGE M. WOODS.
PEDIGREE—Given by Lord Derby in the following words, viz.
"I do hereby certify, that the bay horse called Knowsley, late the property of the Prince of Wales, was bred by me. He was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Capella, and was six years old last May, and no more."
(Signed) DERBY, (Seal.)
"Knowsley, June 15, 1801."
Capella was bred by gen. Parker, foaled in 1773, and got by Herod, out of Miss Cape, by Regulus, Blackeyes, by Crab, Wailstock, Galloway. See general stud book, pa. 40. Sir Peter Teazle was got by Highflyer in 1784; see same book, pa. 182, Highflyer was got by Herod; see pa. 201; and so on he may be traced through a noble line of ancestors for ages past, without a single flaw in his genealogy, either on the male or female side.
This extraordinary horse ran with great credit at 2 years old; at 3 he proved successful, and so continued until the last of the year 1800. In 1798 he won a sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, for 3 year olds, 3 subscribers, once round the ground, beating Mr Pierce's b c by Walnut, sir H. T. Vane, s Push Forward, sir H. Williams's Striping, Mr Fletcher's gr c Camperdown, Mr C. Grompton's b Baston, and lord A. Hamilton's b g by Spadille, out of Snow Drop; see Calendar for 1798. He also won the raembers' plate of 50 gs for 3 and 4 year olds, beating lord Derby's 4 year old colt Diomed, 5 to 1 on Knowsley, who was then Mr Field's property; see Calendar for 1798. He also won a sweepstakes for 3 year olds, beating Mr Garforth's b c by Spadille, and lord A. Hamilton's b c by Spadille; see Calendar for 1799.
In May, 1799, York. On Tuesday, May 23, a sweepstakes of 20 gs each, 7 subscribers, then the property of Mr Walker, was won by Knowsley, beat-
ing lord Fitzwilliam's ch Wonder, 5 years old, lord Hamilton's ch h by Walnut, sir Th. Cascoigne's Maid of the Mill, & Jh. Robinson's b c Abraham Newland, now called Cock Fighter. On Thursday the 30th following, he also won the stand plate of 50 gs for 4 year olds, beating lord A. Hamilton's b c by Spadille, Mr Garforth's mare Caroline, 6 years old, lord Belhaven's ch h Master Robert, 6 years old, Mr Wentworth's Barnaby, and Mr J. Anson's gr h Little Scott, 5 years old; see calendar for 1799.
In June, 1800 (Guilford) the Prince of Wales owned him and won the king's plate for 4 year olds, of 100 gs; 10 st 4 lbs 4 mile heats, and beat lord Donegall's b h by Pot8o's; see Calendar for 1800, page 35.
Winchester, July 8. His majesty's plate of 100 gs was run for and won by Knowsley, beating lord Donegall's b h by Pot8o's, 5 years old, and sir F. E. velin's b h Asparagus, 5 years old—six to four on Knowsley.
Lewes, August 12, 1800. The king's plate of 100 gs 4 mile heats, was won by Knowsley, beating lord Donegall's ch c Fugleman, 4 to 1 on Knowsley. Thursday following he won a subscription of 10 gs each, beating Mr Durand's Bellissima and Mr Ladbrook's Humbug; see Calendar for 1800—78 and 79.
Litchfield, on Thursday, September 9, he won the king's plate of 100 gs 3 mile heats, for 5 year olds, carrying 8 stone 7 pounds, beating Mr Heming's b h Floro; ten to one on Knowsley.
CERTIFICATES.
We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify that we have bred colts from Knowsley, (or seen of his get,) that they are of fine size and form, and from their present appearance bid fair to make capital horses, either for the turf or any other service. We also believe him to be as sure a foal getter as any horse in the state. Given under our hands, &c. January, 1805.
John Coles, sr. Walter Coles, Miles Selden, sr. Miles Selden, jr. John Edloe, E. P. Chamberlayne, John Roane, jr. C. Harrison, J. Minge, George W. H. Minge, Major Wilcox, George Cocke, James Stewart, John Christian, Hamlin Wilcox, William Southall, John Colgin.
I do certify that in the spring, 1803 I saw and took particular notice of a number of colts which were in pasture where the imported Sterling then stood—a considerable proportion of them by imported horses, among which were several of Knowsley's, and tho' them equal if not preferable to any that were there. Given under my hand, &c. BRIGHTBERRY BROWN.
Albemarle, January 1, 1805.
I hereby certify that I have a filly, two years old this spring, got by the imported horse Knowsley, out of Capella, and I think her equal to any colt I ever have had foaled, or indeed ever seen in this country. Given under my hand, this 5th day of May, 1805.
JOHN TAYLOR, Mount Airy.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber intending to move to the state of Kentucky next fall offers for SALE his TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Hanover, within fifteen miles of Richmond, ten of Pag's town, and six of the courthouse, on Crump's creek, which affords ten or twelve acres of Meadow Land. This tract of land contains 235 1-2 acres, is as well timbered and watered as any tract of land in the county, has about 200 acres cleared, and in fine order for cropping. The dwelling house is 20 feet by 28, containing two rooms below stairs and three above; a barn 30 feet by 40, and all necessary outbuildings; 150 apple trees, also a quantity of fruit trees of almost every kind. Should the above land not be sold by the first day of October next, it will on that day be offered for sale to the highest bidder; terms of sale, one half cash, and a credit of twelve months given for the balance. Bond with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
Also, on the same day and place, will be offered for sale, the CROP of CORN and FODDER, HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, STOCK, and PLANTATION UTENSILS. It is presumable any person wishing to purchase, will first view the land, before the day of sale, which will be shown by making application to the subscriber, who lives on the premises.
March 4th, 1806. 6.7
P S 330 Acres of Land adjoining the above, may be had.
NEIL MCCOULL, Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. if st
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 5.
DEBATE, ON MR. GREGG'S RESOLUTION, [CONTINUED.]
MR. J. RANDOLPH'S Speech Concluded.
Gentlemen say that Great Britain will count upon our divisions. Ho! What does she know of them? Can that ever expect greater unanimity than prevailed at the last Presidential election—No, Sir, 'tis the gentleman's own conscience that squeaks. But if she cannot calculate upon your divisions, at least she may reckon upon your pusillanimity. She may well despise the resentment that cannot be excited to honorable battle on its own ground—the mere effusion of mercantile cupidity. Gentlemen talk of repealing the British Treaty. The gentleman from Pennsylvania should have thought of that, before he voted to carry it into effect. And what is all this for? A point which Great Britain will not abandon to Russia, you expect her to yield to you—Russia indisputably the second power of continental Europe—with half a million of hardy troops—with sixty sail of the line—thirty millions of subjects—a territory more extensive even than our own—Russia, sir, the store-house of the British navy—whom it is not more the policy & the interest, than the sentiment of that government, to soothe and to conciliate;—her sole hope of a diversion on the continent—her only efficient ally. What this formidable power cannot obtain with fleets and armies, you will command by writ—with pothooks and hangers. I am for no such policy. True honor is always the same. Before you enter into a contest, public or private, be sure you have fortitude enough to go through with it. If you mean war—say so, and prepare for it—look on the other side—behold the respect in which France holds neutral rights on land—observe her conduct in regard to the Franconian estates of the king of Prussia—I say nothing of the petty powers of the elector of Baden or of the Swiss—I speak of a first rate monarchy of Europe and at a moment too when its neutrality was the object of all others nearest to the heart of the French Emperor. If you make him monarch of the ocean you may bid adieu to it forever. You may take your leave, sir, of navigation even of the Mississippi. What is the situation of New Orleans if attacked to-morrow? Filled with a discontented and repining people—whose language, manners & religion all incline them to the invader—a dissatisfied people who despise the miserable governor you have set over them—whose honest prejudices and basest passions alike take part against you. I draw my information from no dubious source—from a native American, an enlightened member of that odious and imbecile government—You have official information that the town and its dependencies are utterly defenceless and untenable—a firm belief that (appressed of this) government would do something to put the place in a state of security, alone has kept the American portion of that community quiet. You have held that post, you now hold it by the tenure of the naval predominance of England, and yet you are for a British naval war.
There are now but two great commercial nations—Great Britain is one—we are the other. When you consider the many points of contact between our interests, you may be surprised that there has been so little collision. Sir, to the other belligerent nations of Europe your navigation is a convenience, I might say, a necessity. If you do not carry for them they must starve at least for the luxuries of life, which custom has rendered almost indispensable. And if you cannot act with some degree of spirit towards those who are dependent upon you as carriers, do you reckon to brow-beat a jealous rival, who the moment she lets slip the dogs of war, sweeps you at a blow, from the ocean. And, cui bono ? for whose benefit?—The planter? Nothing like it!—The fair, honest real American merchant? No, sir—For renegadoes; to day American—to-morrow, Danes. Go to war when you will, the property, now covered by the American, will then pass under the Danish, or some other neutral flag. Gentlemen say that one English ship is worth three of ours: we shall therefore have the advantage in privateering—Did they ever know a nation get rich by privateering?—This is stuff, sir, for the nursery?—Remember that your products are bulky—as has been stated—that they require a vast tonnage to transport them abroad—and that but two nations possess that tonnage—Take these carriers out of the market—What is the result? The manufactures of England, which (to use a finishing touch of the gentlemen's rhetoric) have received the

finishing stroke of art, lie in a small compass. The neutral trade can carry them. Your produce rots in the warehouse. You go to 'Statia or St. Thomas's and get a striped blanket for a job if you can raise one. Double freight, charges and commission. Who receives the profit? The carrier. Who pays it? The consumer. All your produce that finds its way to England must bear the same accumulated charges—with this difference—that here the burthen falls on the home price. I appeal to the experience of the last war—which has been so often cited. What, then, was the price of produce, and broadcloth?
But you are told England will not make war—she has her hands full—Holland calculated in the same way in 1781;—how did it turn out? You stand now in the place of Holland, then—without her navy, unaided by the preponderating fleets of France and Spain—to say nothing of the Baltic powers. Do you want to take up the flags which these great maritime states have been forced to drop them? to meet Great Britain on the ocean and drive her off its face. If you are so far gone as this, every capital measure of your policy has hitherto been wrong. You should have nurtured the old, and devised new systems of taxation—have cherished your navy—Begin this business when you may, land taxes, stamp acts, window taxes, hearth money, excise, in all its modifications of vexation and oppression, must precede, or follow after. But, sir, as French is the fashion of the day, I may be asked for my projet . I can readily tell gentlemen what I will not do. I will not prostitute any foreign nation with money. I will not launch into a naval war with Great Britain, altho' I am ready to meet her at the Cowpens or on Bunker's Hill. And for this plain reason. We are a great land animal, and our business is on shore. I will send her no money, sir, on any pretext whatsoever, much less on pretence of buying Labrador, or Batory Bay, when my real object was to secure limits, which she formally acknowledged at the peace of 1763. I go further—I would (if any thing) have laid an embargo. This would have got our property home, and our adversary's into our power. If there is any wisdom left among us, the first step towards hostility will always be an embargo. In six months all your mercantile empires would vanish. As to us, although it would cut deep, we can stand it. Without such a precaution, go to war when you will, you go to the wall. As to debts—strike the balance to morrow, and England is I believe in our debt.
I hope, sir, to be excused for proceeding in this desultory course. I flatter myself I shall not have occasion again to trouble you—I know not that I shall be able—certainly not willing, unless provoked in self defence. I ask your attention to the character to the inhabitants of that southern country, on whom gentlemen rely for support of their measures. Who and what are they? A simple agricultural people, accustomed to travel in peace to market, with the produce of their labor. Who takes it from us? Another people devoted to manufactures—our sole source of supply. I have seen some stuff in the news papers about manufactures in Saxony, and about a man who is no longer the chief of a dominant faction. The greatest man whom I ever knew—the immortal author of the letters of Curtius —has remarked the proneness of cunning people to wrap up and disguise in well selected phrases doctrines too deformed and detectable to bear exposure in naked words;—by a judicious choice of epithets to draw the attention from the lurking principle beneath, & perpetuate delusion. But a little while ago, and any man might be proud to be considered as the head of the republican party. Now, it seems 'tis reproachful to be deemed the chief of a dominant faction. Mark the magic of words! Head, chief. Republican party, dominant faction. But as to these Saxon manufactures. What became of their Dresden China? Why the Prussian bayonet have broken all the pots, and you are content with Worcester or Staffordshire ware. There are some other fine manufactures on the continent, but no supply, except perhaps of linens, the article we can best dispense with. A few individuals, sir, may have a coat of Louviers cloth or a service of Saxe China—but there is too little, and that little too dear, to furnish the nation. You must depend on the fur trade in earnest and wear buffalo hides and bear skins.
Can any man, who understands Europe, pretend to say, that a particular foreign policy is now right, because it would have been expedient twenty, or even ten years ago, without abandoning all regard for common sense? Sir, it is the statesman's province to be guided by circumstances, to anticipate, to foresee them, to give them a course and direction, to mould them to his purpose. It is the business of a counting house clerk, to peer into the day book and ledger, to see no farther than the spectacles on his nose, to feel not beyond the pen behind his ear—to chatter in coffee houses and be the oracle of clubs. From 1763 to 1793 and even later (I don't stickle for dates) France had a formidable marine—so had Holland—so had Spain. The two first possessed of thriving manufactures and a flourishing commerce. G. Britain tremblingly alive to her manufacturing interests and carrying trade,
would have felt to the heart any measure calculated to favor her rivals in these pursuits. She would have yielded them to her fears and her jealousy alone. What is the case now. She lays an export duty on her manufactures, and there ends the question. If Georgia shall (from whatever cause) so completely monopolize the culture of cotton as to be able to lay an export duty of three per cent. upon it, besides taxing its cultivators, in every other shape, that human or infernal ingenuity can devise, is Pennsylvania likely to rival her and take away the trade?
But, sir, it seems that we who are opposed to this resolution, are men of no nerve,—who trembled in the days of the British treaty—cowards (I presume) in the reign of terror! Is this true? Hunt up the journals; let our actions tell. We pursue our old unshaken course. We care not for the nations of Europe, but make foreign relations bend to our political principles and subserve our country's interest. We have no wish to see another Actium or Pharsalia, or the lieutenant of a modern Alexander playing at piquet, or all fours for the empire of the world. 'Tis poor comfort to us to be told that France has too decided a taste for luxurious things to meddle with us; that Egypt is her object, or the coast of Barbary, and, at the worst, we shall be the last devoured. We are enamored with neither nation—we would play their own game upon them, use them for our interest and convenience. But with all my abhorrence of the British government, I should not hesitate between Westminster Hall and a Middlesex jury on the one hand, and the wood of Vincennes and a file of Grenadiers on the other. That jury trial which walked with Horne Tooke and Hardy through the flames of ministerial persecution is, I confess, more to my taste, than the trial of the duke of Enghien.
Mr. Chairman, I am sensible of having detained the committee longer than I ought—certainly much longer than I intended. I am equally sensible of their politeness, and not less so, sir, of your patient attention. It is your own indulgence, sir, badly required indeed, to which you owe this persecution. I might offer another apology for these unrequested, desultory remarks; my never having seen the treasury documents. Until I came into the house this morning, I have been stretched on a sick bed. But when I behold the affairs of the nation instead of being where I hoped, and the people believed they were, in the hands of responsible men, committed to Tom, Dick and Harry,—to the refuse of the retail trade of politics, I do feel, I cannot help feeling the most deep and serious concern. If the executive government would step forward and say, "such is our plan,—such is our opinion, and such are our reasons in support of it," I would meet it fairly, would openly oppose or pledge myself to support it. But without compass or polar star, I will not launch into an ocean of unexplored measures, which stand condemned by all the information to which I have access. The constitution of the United States declares it to be the province and the duty of the President "to give to congress, from time to time, information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge expedient and necessary." Has he done it? I know, sir, that we may say and do say, that we are independent; (would it were true) as free to give a direction to the executive as to receive it from him. But do what you will, foreign relations—every measure short of war, and even the course of hostilities, depends upon him. He stands at the helm, and must guide the vessel of state. You give him money to buy Florida, and he purchases Louisiana. You may furnish means, he application of those means, rest with him. Let not the master and mate go below when the ship is in distress, and throw the responsibility upon the cock and the cabin boy. I said so when your doors were shut; I scorn to say less now that they are open. Gentlemen may say what they please. They may put an insignificant individual to the ban of the Republic—I shall not alter my course. I blush with indignation at the misrepresentations which have gone forth in public prints of our proceedings, public and private. Are the people of the United States, the real sovereigns of the country, unworthy of knowing what, there is too much reason to believe, has been communicated to the privileged spies of foreign governments? I think our citizens just as well entitled to know what has passed as the marquis Yrujo, who has bearded your president, insulted your government within its own peculiar jurisdiction, and outraged all decency. Do you mistake this diplomatic puppet for an automaton? He has orders for all he does. Take his instructions from his pocket to-morrow, they are signed "Charles Maurice Talleyrand." Let the nation know what they have to depend upon. Be true to them, and (trust me) they will prove true to themselves and you. The people are honest; now at home at their ploughs, not dreaming of what you are about. But the spirit of enquiry, that has too long slept, will be, must be awakened. Let them begin to think; not to say such things are proper because they have been done, but what has been done; and wherefore?—and all will be right.
Readily made PENS for sale here.
NEW YORK, March 19. The arrival at this port last night of the last sailing and regular trading ship Oliver Elsworth, captain Bennett, in 40 days from Liverpool, has put us in possession of London papers to the evening of the 31st of January, and Lloyd's list to the 28th, more than 40 days later than any previous advices from the European continent.
The British imperial parliament was opened on the 31st of December, and Mr. Pitt, the celebrated premier, died on the day following. In consequence of his death, and the disastrous situation of affairs on the continent, a new administration was forming, to comprise men of the highest political talents, (including Mr. Fox and the most eminent of his party) and this measure was regarded as the sheet anchor on which depends the salvation of the country.
Captain Bennett is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Monroe, our ambassador at the court of London, to the secretary of state.
Private letters from Liverpool represent the market to be very dull; cotton is quoted at thirteen pence sterling, and no sales.
It appears, that France is to possess all the territory beyond the Alps. The emperor of Germany renounces all the territory of Venice, and acknowledges Napoleon king of Italy; but it is provided, that, as soon as the conditions mentioned in the declaration made by Bonaparte when he assumed the crown of Italy, shall be fulfilled by the powers therein named, the crowns of France and Italy, shall be for ever separated. The titles assumed by the electors of Bavaria and Wirtemberg, are those of the king of Bavaria and king of Wirtemberg.—This treaty comprehends Bavaria, Wirtemberg, Baden, and the Bavarian Republic, as allies of France. The independence of the Helvetic Republic is acknowledged. All the commercial relations of the contracting parties continue on the same footing as before the war.
The emperor Napoleon has officially communicated to the senate of France, that a marriage was to take place on the 15th of January between his son, prince Eugene, and princess Augusta daughter of the king of Bavaria—and gives this as a reason of his not returning to Paris as soon as he otherwise intended. Bonaparte's communication on this subject is dated Munich, Jan. 6.
LONDON, January 25. It is with unfeigned concern we state, that the right hon. William Pitt breathed his last, at half past 4 o'clock on Thursday morning, at his house at Pulney. His loss, at this particular period, will be severely felt by the nation, and we believe is sincerely lamented by all parties. His most determined political opponents, at all times, bore testimony to his distinguished talents and unblemished integrity; and were no less willing to admit that the errors of his long administration were more to be ascribed to the unprecedented difficulties of the times he had to encounter, and which he seemed determined to surmount, without having recourse to the necessary aid of cotemporary talent, than to his want of foresight in anticipating the magnitude of the undertaking, or readiness of comprehension in planning means to meet those difficulties; but the task of execution, which might have been rendered more easy by a union of energies, was too much for those of an individual, and he sunk under it, the paralysed victim of too much confidence in his own strength. The illness of Mr. Pitt originated in excessive anxiety, and unwearied attention to business. His whole nervous system was so deranged, that, for weeks together, he was unable to sleep, and this privation of rest led to a general breaking up of his constitution. An hereditary gout completed the whole, producing according to its ordinary effect on a debilitated system, water in the chest, and such a weakness of stomach, that he could neither admit nor retain any sustenance. Previous to his dissolution, Mr. Pitt had not taken the slightest sustenance for eight and forty hours.
January 27. According to intelligence, of the 28th of December, from St. Petersburg, an increased activity prevailed in the military department after the return of the emperor. Greater exertions were making for the augmentation of the army than at any period of the war. We have received letters from Gibraltar which have brought us some interesting details. Ld. Collingwood, it appears, was in sight of a large French fleet on the 5th of last month. We may therefore, soon expect important intelligence from his lordship.
NEW MINISTRY. The REIGN APPARENT is naturally consulted through all the stages of the arrangement, at the express desire of the king. Ld. Grenville will no doubt be first lord of the treasury. Mr. Fox, of course, the principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, an office which has invariably been the object of his choice. Mr. Windham is likewise named as secretary of state for the war department; so far we believe to be settled. Whether earl Spencer, Mr. Grey, or the marquis of Buckingham, goes to the admiralty, is not decided. Earl Moira is expected to have the master generalship of the ord-
nance; and earl Fitzwilliam, if his health permit, will probably be lord lieutenant of Ireland. It is thought that the seat will be put in commission, but that Mr. Erskine will ultimately become chancellor.
The Medusa frigate left Bengal on the 3d of Nov. She brings advices, that previous to the much lamented death of lord Cornwallis, Scindia had entirely separated himself from the interests of Holkar, and had delegated a Vakeel with full powers to enter into a negotiation for peace with the British government. The Vakeel had been publicly received in camp by lord Lake. Sir G. H. Barlow, on whom the government devolved on the death of marquis Cornwallis, had passed Benares, on his way to the upper stations, to direct the course of the negotiations. Holkar's troops were again in motion, and had advanced towards the country of the Sikkims, from whom, however, it was not apprehended he would derive any assistance.
The emperor Napoleon had not reached Paris on the 15th inst. He remains at Munich to be present at the marriage of his son, prince Eugene, with the princess Augusta of Bavaria.
On Monday last, lord Grenville had an interview with his majesty at two o'clock, which lasted for about half an hour. The result was, that lord Grenville received his majesty's command to form a new administration, and to present a plan of a ministry, arranged by his lordship and his political friends, to his majesty's consideration.
Several lists have in consequence been handed about; but as we believe that no arrangement is yet agreed upon, except that lord Grenville is to be first lord of the treasury, and Mr. Fox secretary of state for the home department.
The following is a list of the new administration handed about but not finally arranged:
Lord Grenville, first lord of the treasury. Mr. Fox, secretary of state for foreign affairs. Mr. Erskine, lord chancellor. Mr. Windham, secretary of state for the war department. Lord Moira, secretary of state for the home department. Mr. Grey, chancellor of the exchequer. The duke of York, commander in chief of the forces. Lord Chatham, master general of the ordnance. The marquis of Buckingham, first lord of the admiralty. General Fitzpatrick, secretary at war. Mr. Sheridan, treasurer of the navy. Earl Spencer, lord lieutenant of Ireland. Mr. Romilly, attorney general. Paymasters of the forces, lord Henry Petty and Mr. T. Grenville.
January 30. George Abercrombie Robinson, esq. secretary to the marquis Cornwallis arrived at the India house yesterday afternoon, with dispatches from sir George Barlow, dated October 22, announcing the deeply regretted death of the marquis Cornwallis at Ghazeepore, in the province of Benares, on the 5th of October. Upon this melancholy subject a Gazette extraordinary was published at Calcutta. These dispatches were brought home in the Medusa frigate, capt. sir John Gore, which arrived at Weymouth from Bengal, in sixty-four days.
Holkar we are informed, on the last arrival from India, was completely ruined—had fled in disguise—was wandering as a fugitive and a beggar. Now we are told his troops are again in motion!—and, as a matter of great consolation that a peace has been concluded? no, but there was every prospect that this would be the case with a Dowlut Roa Scindia!!
The fact is, a new war has broken out in India. We are unwilling to state the rumours that have reached us, because they may be erroneous; but, at a crisis like the present, the country ought to know its situation without any disguise whatever, and we doubt not that a remedy will now be applied to this abuse.
Dispatches were this morning received by government from Berlin, which state, that an arrangement had taken place between his Prussian majesty & Bonaparte, in consequence of which the electorate of Hanover is to be occupied by Prussian troops until the conclusion of a peace between the belligerent powers.
Orders have, we believe, been sent for the immediate return of the British troops now on the continent; and as there are a great number of transports in the Weser, the embarkation will take place without delay.
January 31. Price of stocks this day at one o'clock, consols for money, 61, 1-8—for February 61 1-4 3-8. Price of Flour, 63 to 65s.
None of the Hamburg mails have yet arrived, but the Hamburg Correspondent to the 18th inst. has reached town. The French troops, conformably to the treaty of Pressburgh, are retiring from the Austrian territories; but their march instead of France, seems to foretell further projects for the aggrandizement of Napoleon, or at any rate for an increase of his influence. The French troops are spreading themselves in considerable divisions in the Upper Palatinate, and the territory of Hesse Darmstadt; and the whole of Ney's division is proceeding to the Venetian provinces, where Massena, with a formidable army, is already.
It is stated under the usual convenient form of a rumor from the banks of the Danube, that 60,000 French, under the com-
mand of gen. Marmont, were to join the Austrians and take possession of Bosnia and Servia for the emperor Francis. This is extremely probable. It was promised that for the sessions made by Austria, under the dictation of the French emperor, the former should receive an "indemnity in the east."
Bosnia and Servia, it is probable, will be seized on with as little compunction as Egypt was before, and a foundation will be laid for the complete subversion of the Turkish empire; for the emperor of Russia will conceive himself, as is in fact the intention of Napoleon, attacked by the measure, and the Turkish provinces will become the prey of the strongest. It is true, that in the commencement of the contest the Turks & Russians may act as allies against France & Austria, but Alexander, whose army was brought to the brink of annihilation by the weakness of the Austrian government, must secure some sway in the actual direction of the Turkish resources, before he can act with vigor, and it is not difficult to see what this must ultimately lead to.
The period of the commencement of these important movements is probably not very distant. Czerni, who has been so long in rebellion against the Porte, is at the head of 100,000 insurgent Servians. A strong French corps, Ney's most likely, is on the way to occupy Venetian Dalmatia, from whence they can effect a junction with that powerful rebel in a few days. Let what will be the issue, Napoleon will calculate on being a gainer by embroiling Austria, Russia and Turkey.
Count Haugwitz, was to proceed to Paris about the middle of the month, there to complete the negotiations which he had begun at Vienna.
Most of the principal inhabitants of Naples are quitting that city and territory & retiring to Sicily. The royal family have not yet repaired to that island, the only possession, we fear, which will shortly remain to them.
A general and sweeping change of the Austrian ministry, as complete to the full as that which is about to take place in this country, was effected the day before the treaty of peace was signed; it probably might have been the sine qua non of that famous convention.
All the allied forces were to have withdrawn from Hanover before the end of this month. A number of transports were collected for the conveyance of the British troops, and the Swedes from falling back upon Pomerania.
The death of count Woronzoff, the Russian minister, is confirmed, by intelligence from St. Petersburg of the 28th ult. Gen. Andreossi is to be the French ambassador to the court of Vienna, into which city the emperor was to make a humiliating entry about the middle of January. The archduke Charles was expected to enter that capital, at the head of part of his army, the day after it should be evacuated by the French, which would be either on the 10th or 11th instant.
The new kings of Bavaria and Wirtemberg, though not at open war, have, thro' their subjects, already come to blows. Some little squabbles have taken place about demarcations, in which the troops of his majesty of Wirtemberg were obliged to give way. The Bavarian army was to be increased to eighty thousand men, a force, if properly disciplined, sufficient to prove a most effectual barrier to any sudden movement hereafter on the part of Austria.
SCHONBRUNN, Dec. 29. Before the emperor Napoleon left this place, he published on the 27th the following proclamation to the army:
"SOLDIERS, "Peace between me and the emperor of Austria is signed: you have in this last season of the year made two campaigns. You have performed every thing I expected from you. I am setting out to return to my capital. I have promoted and distributed rewards to those who have distinguished themselves most. I will perform to you every thing I have promised. You have seen that your emperor has shared with you all dangers and fatigues; you shall likewise see him surrounded with all that grandeur and splendor which become the sovereignty of the first nation in the world. In the beginning of the month of May I will give a grand festival at Paris: you shall be there; and we shall then see whether we are called by the happiness of our country and the interest of our glory."
"Soldiers, during the three months which are necessary for your return to France, be the example of all armies. You have now to give examples, not of courage & intrepidity, but of strict discipline. May my allies no more have to complain of your behavior.—Conduct yourselves on your arrival in that sacred territory like children in the bosom of their family. My people will conduct themselves towards you as they must do towards their heroes and defenders."
"Soldiers—the thought that I shall see you all in less than half a year assembled round my palace is pleasing to my heart, and I feel, before-hand, the most delightful emotions.—We will celebrate the memory of those who, in these two campaigns, have fallen in the field of honor. The world shall see that we are ready to follow their example, and, if necessary, to do more than we have done against those who attack our honor, or suffer themselves to be misled by the gold of the eternal enemy of the continent."
(Signed) NAPOLEON. "By order of the Emperor, "Major general, Marshal BERTHIER. "Schonbrunn, 6th Nivose, (Dec. 27.)"

The Emperor, at the same time, like- wise published the following proclama- tion.
Inhabitants of Vienna,
"I have signed a peace with the em- peror of Austria. As I am about to re- turn to my capital, I must express to you the esteem I entertain for you, & the satisfaction I have felt at your conduct during the time you were under my law. I have given you an example which hitherto has no parallel in the history of nations: —ten thousand men of your national guards have remained armed, and have guarded your gates; your whole arsenal has continued in your power; while I have followed the uncertain fortune of the war. I have trusted to your honor, your sincerity, your integrity, and you have justified my confidence."
"Inhabitants of Vienna, I know that you consider that war as blamable which a minister devoted to a foreign power has kindled on the continent. Your sov- ereign is informed of the conduct of that minister; he has in consequence acted entirely according to the great qualities which distinguished him; and I hope hereafter happier days will arise for you and the continent."
"Inhabitants of Vienna, I have shown myself but little among you, not from contempt or vain pride; no, but not to diminish the feelings of esteem for that monarch with whom I was desirous to conclude a steady peace. As I am now about to leave you, receive from me as a present, your arsenal untouched, which by the laws of war, had become my prop- erty; make use of it for the mainte- nance of good order. All the evils you have suffered you must ascribe to the calamities inseparable from war, and ev- ery kind of indulgence with which my armies have treated these countries, to the esteem which you have deserved."
[Signed] "N. POLEON." "By order of the emperor." "Maj. gen. marshal BERTHIER."
PHILADELPHIA, March 20. BY the arrival at New York, we have received London papers to the end of Jan- uary—From which we make extracts for this day's GAZETTE. On the 28th Jan. the treaties concluded between Russia and Austria and Great Britain, were laid before Parliament. These, it is said, tend to prove that the fi- delity of the campaign was owing to the precipi- tancy of Austria.
The following is copied from the London Herald of the 29th January — Yesterday we received French papers to the 15th instant.
On the 14th inst. the Arch Chancellor of the Empire (CAMERECES) went to the Senate, and made the following Speech.
"GENTLEMEN—If the Grand Master had been present, you would have received from him the communications which the Emperor and King orders me to make to you. The latter which his Majesty addresses to the Senate, has for its object, to inform you of two important particulars: The one is, the marriage of Prince EUGENE with the Princess AUGUSTA, daugh- ter of his Majesty the King of BAVARIA. The other is, the Treaty of Peace concluded at Pres- burg on the 26th of December, and ratified the next day at the Palace of Schoenbrunn, near Vienna."
After paying some compliments to prince Eugene, the speech proceeds, "The marriage shows how much the Emperor appreciates the fidelity of the ancient House of Bavaria, whose attachment to France has at all times been firm, and how much his Majesty is touched with the courage and fidelity of which the Bavarian na- tion and its illustrious Chief have given such proofs to the danger of their greatest interests," &c. &c.
Letter from his Majesty the Emperor, to the Senate.
SENATORS—Peace has been concluded at Presburg, and ratified at Vienna, between me and the Emperor of Austria. It was my wish at a solemn sitting to inform you myself of the conditions, but having, some time since, agreed with the King of Bavaria on the marriage of my son, Prince Eugene, with the Princess Au- gusta, his daughter, and being at Munich at the moment the celebration of the marriage is about to take place, I cannot resist the pleasure of re- maining with the young couple, who are mar- ried of their sex. I am besides desirous of gi- ving to the Royal House of Bavaria, and to the Bavarian nation, who have rendered me so many services, and have shown me so much friendship, and whose ancestors were constant- ly united in policy and in disposition with France, this proof of my consideration and my particu- lar esteem. The marriage is to take place on the 15th of January. My arrival in the midst of my people will thus be retarded for some days. These days will appear long to my heart; but after having been unceasingly occu- pied in the duties of a soldier, I experience a tender relaxation in occupying myself with the business and duties of a father of a family. Not wishing however, to delay longer the pub- lication of the Treaty of Peace, I have order- ed, in pursuance of our Constitutional Statutes that it should be communicated to you without delay, in order that it may be published as a law of the Empire.
Done at Munich, the 6th of Jan. 1806. NAPOLEON. The Secretary of State, H. B. MARET.
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Extract of a letter from an old revolution- ary officer, dated at Washington in the Mississippi territory, Feb. 13, 1806.
"Lieut. Burke, paymaster to our regu- lar troops in this country, recently re- turned from Nashitash, and arrived here last evening from Fort Adams informs us that the Spanish commandant at Nashi- dash came on to Nashitash with the Mar- quis de Casa Calvo, when capt. Porter or- dered them both out of the territory ceded to the United States, which the com- mandant refused to comply with—where- upon capt. Porter proceeded with a strong party against the Spanish posts and drove them over the Sabine river. That after this news arrived, a second person bro't intelligence, that a party of five hundred Spanish horse had arrived to reinforce those posts—That a severe engagement took place between them and the force under capt. Porter, in which the Spani- ards were completely routed."
"If this news is true, and there is no reason to doubt it, as capt. Porter had determined when he was attacked to force them over the Sabine at least, the force of national spirit spreads like electricity, and if we are forced to go on, a hurricanes cannot be more destructive, if they do not stop by surrendering to us the ceded territory."
Great exultation has been betrayed by those who are hopeful of rising into power upon the ruin of the present adminis- tration and the disgrace of the nation, in consequence of the recent difference of opinion among the republicans in con- gress—Short sighted men do not know that the period between preparation and conflict, is always a season of ardor, and that the zeal of those who think their own measures and counsels preferable to those of others, is heated in exact proportion to the measure of danger apprehended, and the portion of evil hoped to be prevented; neither do they consider that those who honestly differ upon the question of ques- tions of policy, will as zealously unite in sustaining that measure which may be ul- timately the result of these ardent discus- sions. Next to war itself the discussion of the question of war or peace, is that of all others, which is the most likely to pro- voke the passions and draw forth the most potent efforts of the soul.—After all the discussions in congress, we are happy to find that congress has at last settled down upon the best measure, and the only true policy, which was that embraced in Mr. Nicholson's motion.
Extract of a letter from a private citizen at Washington, dated March 17, 1806.
"The house of representatives have this day passed Mr. Nicholson's resolution, prohibiting the importation of certain articles from Great Britain under certain circumstances into the United States— Ayes 87—Nones 35. Mr. J. Clay made a conspicuous figure in the debate, in a most able and argumentative speech, a bounding with important information, in favor of Mr. Nicholson's resolution. In the course of his speech he disputed the statements of the secretary of the treas- ury on the balance of the commerce of the U. S. with foreign nations. The ba- lance of trade between us and G. B. is stated in the secretary's report at 13 mil- lions against us; Mr. Clay argued to show that it did not exceed 10 millions; while there were 12 millions in our favor in our trade with other nations, leaving a balance in favor of the United States in its gene- ral commerce with all the world, of two millions of dollars; to these two millions he said should be added eight millions gained by freight and importing and ex- porting in our own vessels, which make the balance in our favor annually ten clear millions. It is from the accumulation of this capital, or profit of ten millions for 13 years past, that the American merchant is enabled to supercede the foreign ca- pitalists who formerly engrossed so much of our trade; and it is from this accumu- lated capital, the fruit of American industry and enterprise, that our own mer- chants import from the colonies of the belligerents, with substantial and real A- merican capital, and thence to re-ship to Europe, the natural commerce of the world, without the necessity of covering the property of others."—Aurora.
Colonel Wm. Smith, surveyor of the port of New-York, has been removed from of- fice, in consequence of his secret connec- tion with Miranda—we have not heard of the appointment of a successor. ib.
FROM WASHINGTON CITY, March 21.
WE discharge the mournful duty of announcing the death of another revolution- ary hero. On Tuesday evening Ge- neral JAMES JACKSON, a Senator from Georgia, drew his last breath, after a long and painful illness. Leaving the task of eulogy to other pens, we cannot refrain from that expression of regret, which we are convinced, we feel in common with every patriotic mind in America, at the loss of a man, who, a host in the days of peril, was still ready to exert his powers in the defence of his country's rights. A grateful country has attested its sense of the loss it has sustained by the death of this distinguished citizen. Both branches of the legislature have agreed to
west mourning for a month, & the House of Representatives have, by an unani- mous vote, enrolled him on the list of our distinguished revolutionary patriots. The remains of the General were yes- terday interred in the burying ground at Rock Creek Church, with military honors, accompanied by a long procession, com- posed of the military in uniform, martial music, the masons, the members of the two Houses of Congress, officers of the Executive department, and citizens.
DEATH OF GENERAL JACKSON.
A message was received from the Se- nate, announcing the DEATH OF GE- NERAL JAMES JACKSON, a Senator from the state of Georgia; and stating the appointment of a committee on their part to take order relative to the funeral.
Whereupon, on motion of Mr. J. Ran- dolph, the House unanimously adopted a resolution, declaring that they would at- tend the funeral of General James Jack- son.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph. Resolved unanimously, that the mem- bers of this House do wear mourning on the left arm for the course of one month, in testimony of their respect for the me- mory of that distinguished revolutionary patriot.
On which the House immediately ad- jourmed, without transacting any further business.
Total Sums disbursed by the United States for fortifying ports and harbors within the same, since the 20th of March, 1794 to December 31st, 1805.
  Ports & Harbors. Dolls. Cts.    Portsmouth, N. H. 18,594 48  Gloucester (Cape Ann) Mass. 4,538 66  Marblehead, Mass. 17,398 69  Salem, do. 5,233 08  Portland, do. 12,834 66  Boston, do. 186,195 11  Newport, R. I. 117,795 04  New London, Conn. 19,318 93  New York 117,434 14  Fort Mifflin, Penn. 171,984 37  Baltimore, Md. 110,358 48  Annapolis, do. 3,266 25  Norfolk, Vir. 36,863 28  Alexandria, do. 3,936 36  Cape Fear and Ocracoke In- let, N. C. 33,554 74  Beacon Island, Charleston, S. C. 1,816 49  Georgetown, do. 56,651 09  Savannah, Georgia, 822 54  Point Petre (St. Mary's) do. 15,880 92  
Total, dolls. 943,619 56. Exclusive of the sum of 222,810 4 dollars ex- pended by the state for which she has received a credit at the Treasury, on account of the balance due by her to the U. S.
H. DEARBORN. War Department, Feb. 13, 1806.
Flour at Lisbon, the 22d January, was selling at 7 dollars per barrel.
LATEST.
NEW-YORK, March 20. Last evening capt. Main, of the ship Arcturus, came up from the Hook in a pilot boat, where he left his ship wind-bound. He has had a very short passage of 26 days from Bordeaux, and has favored the editors of the New-York Gazette with Paris papers to the 16th of Feb- ruary. They contain London news several days later than before received, which enables the editors to give a list of the new administration of England, and many other articles of importance. The return of Bonaparte to Paris has excited the liveliest joy in France. The papers are filled with addresses, &c. on this occasion, and no- thing seems to be spoken of but his bravery, &c. In succeeding papers we shall give all that is worthy of notice.
The Russian monarch returned to his capi- tal, and Bonaparte is now, apparently, the so- vereign of the destinies of Europe. His triumphs are not yet completed: the kingdom of Naples he already claims as his own, and a powerful French army is on its march to the Turkish em- pire. The government of Portugal will also soon fall beneath the conquering arm of Bona- parte.
Our accounts from Madrid, (says a London paper of the 28th) state positively, that Bona- parte has ordered the Spaniards to march an ar- my into Portugal, or that, if they do not, he shall send a French army through Spain for that pur- pose.
Letters from the Lisbon mail [says the Sun of the 27th] state, that the prince regent of Por- tugal, who had for some time labored under a heavy depression of spirits, has been so severely attacked by mental derangement, as to be obliged to retire from all public business. This unex- pected event has been the cause of considerable embarrassment to the government.
The French troops appear to be marching to those points from whence a great and immediate impression can be made upon the Turkish pro- vinces. Massena remained with a formidable army in the Venetian territories, whither Ney's division was also marching. The latter was probably intended to occupy Dalmatia. From these points the French troops may easily pour into the provinces of Turkey. Bonaparte thus succeeds, not only in embracing Austria and Rus- sia, but in rendering the former power his instru- ment in executing his designs upon Turkey; des- igns which, we are convinced, are of much greater magnitude than has been hitherto sup- posed, but which, we trust, will be frustrated by the exertions of Russia, who, there is no doubt, will oppose any attempt to destroy or diminish her influence in Turkey, or to dismember any of her provinces, with the whole force and power of her empire.
The London Courier of the 26th, and 27th of December, is filled with the trial of admiral Sir Robert Calder, for his conduct in the 23d and 24th of July last, after the action with the combined squadrons of France and Spain and while in sight of the enemy, for not having done his utmost to take or destroy every ship of the ene- my which it was his duty to engage. The fol- lowing is the sentence of the court:
"The court are of opinion, that such conduct on the part of the said admiral Sir Robert Cal- der was not the result of fear or cowardice, but of error in judgment, for which he deserves to be severely reprimanded, and he is hereby severely reprimanded accordingly."
Upon the sentence being pronounced, Sir Ro-
bert Calder seemed to be deeply affected, and re- tired without speaking a word. He was accom- panied by a great number of friends, and on de- scending from the dock of the Prince of Wales into his barge, scarcely lifted up his head, which was appallingly bowed down by the weight of the sentence pronounced upon him.
LONDON, Feb. 5.
List of the Ministry, such as it was de- finitively settled yesterday between the king and lord Grenville.
Mr. Erskine, lord chancellor; lord Grenville, first lord of the treasury; lord Henry Petty, chancellor of the ex- chequer; Mr. Fox, secretary of state for the foreign department; earl Spencer, secretary of state for the home depart- ment; Mr. Windham, secretary at war; Mr. Grey, first lord of the admiralty; earl of Moira, grand master of the ord- nance; earl Fitzwilliam, president of the council; lord Ellenborough, to have a vote without functions.
The further arrangements are not yet definitively agreed upon; however, we think we may safely publish the following as about to take place.
The duke of York, commander in chief with a council; Mr. Sheridan, treas- urer of the navy; general Fitzpatrick, under secretary at war; lord Minto pre- sident of the board of control; lord Tem- ple and Mr. H. Addington, pay-masters general; lord St. John and lord Spencer, post-masters general; earl of Darby, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster; the duke of Bedford, lord lieutenant of Ireland.
Mr. Adam, chancellor to the prince of Wales; Mr. Pigot, attorney-general; Mr. Romilly, Solicitor General; Mr. Vansittart and Mr. —, secre- taries of the treasury; lord Hamilton and Mr. Elliot, lords of the treasury; Mr. Bood, judge advocate; doctor Law- rence, solicitor to the king; sir Francis Vincent, under secretary of state to Mr. Fox; Mr. Creevey, under secretary of state to Mr. Windham.
No change has taken place in the king's household.
There will be a privy council to-day, at which the members of the new cabinet will take the oath. We sincerely congratulate our country on the imposing and respectable attitude which the admin- istration is about to give to it.
Ld. Harrowby and Mr. Hammond are arrived from Berlin.
New arrangements concerning the admin- istration.
Mr. M'Crevey, one of the lords of the admiralty; Mr. Elliot, principal secretary for Ireland; lord Minto, governor-gene- ral of Bengal; lord Robert Spencer, in- spector-general of woods and forests; lord Carysford and Id. Fortescue, direc- tors of the mint.
All the new appointments will appear in Sunday's Gazette.
Price of Stocks. 3 per cent. Consols 61 3/4—3 per cent. Red. 61 1/2.
Richmond Academy Lottery.
  TWENTY-NINTH DAY.    Prizes of 100 dollars—No. 6449 5166.  Prize of 50 dollars—No. 6313  Prize of 25 dollars—No. 9926.  Blanks—No. 5362 7275 3731 6962 3998  6346 5012 6960 4927 3906 5091 5981 5033  6654 4019 5796 5330 4340 7593 4386 3768  6158 6596 7099 4600 6406 6208 7018 7617  4210 0132 7365 5847 5756 5815 3785 3771  7476 0164 5910 4301 4595 4735 4987 5071  6529 4437 6601 6361 3797 3914 6585 4269  7497 7569 7475 4264 7167 6915 7491 6757  5508 6540 4376 6919 4635 4926 6431 4703  7093 6373 5962 6307 4830 5649 6909 4866  4765 6415 5681 4438 7589 6635 8853 5757  4162 5466 5930 6394 5016 7748 5860 6708  5785 4202 6604  
There remains on hand a few tickets for Sale, they are worth 14 dollars by the gain of the Wheel.
The celebrated English running Horse
CLIFDEN,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my stable, in Powhatan coun- ty, on Appomattox river, two miles above Ge- nito and four above Goode's bridges—and will be let to mares at twenty-five dollars the season, (and fifty cents to the groom) but may be dis- charged by the payment of twenty dollars if paid by the first day of November. The season will commence on the first of March, and end the tenth of August. In addition to my own ex- tensive pasture, I have rented upwards of 300 acres of pasture, both of high and low grounds, all of which is well enclosed, and will be furnish- ed gratis, and the utmost care will be taken of the mares, but I will not be responsible for acci- dents or escapes.
CLIFDEN is a horse of uncommonly fine form, above fifteen hands and a half high, of a beautiful deep blood bay, and perhaps the strong- est made thorough blooded horse on the conti- nent.
CREED HASKINS. Powhatan, February 10th. 1806.
N. B. Mares from a distance that wish to re- main with the horse only nine days may be fed with grain twice per day gratis, and also ser- vants boarded! during that time gratis. 12w3c C. H.
PEDIGREE.
I CERTIFY, that Clifden was gotten by Alfred out of an own sister to the duke of Queensbury's bay horse, Mulberry, which was gotten by Florizel out of sir James Pennycuick's famous Matchem mare. Clifden was bred by the earl of Derby, and sold untried for 500 guineas.
ISAAC PICKERING. Foxlease, Hampshire, Aug. 18th, 1799.
A similar pedigree is given to Dr. Thornton by sir John Lade, who states that his royal highness the Prince of Wales presented Clifden to him: that he was a good sound horse, and won him some thousands on the turf.
ALLIANCE.
Alfred's dam by Matchem. Rockingham's dam, Purity, by Matchem; Pumpkin, Maiden, Co- mundrum, Rancho, Riddle, &c, by Matchem. Alfred's dam by Snap. Old Middle's dam by Snap; Snap- dragon (dam of Old Schma's) dam by Snap; Old Shark's dam by Snap, &c.
Clifden's dam by Florizel. Old Diomed (imported from Eng- land and now standing at 100 dollars a mare in Virginia) by Florizel. High Flyer by Old King Herod; Woodpecker (sire of Cormorant and Dragon) Magnet (sire of Date Devil) by King Herod. Clifden's granddam by Matchem: so that he possesses double close crosses of old Matchem, which covered at 50 guineas a mare, for the 9 last years of his life, twenty-five mares by sub- scription, and died at 33 years of age!—He was by Old Cade the best son of the G-dolphin A- rabian. Thus Clifden descends immediately from the very best stock on earth, and his pedigree cannot be exceeded, indeed, scarcely equalled.
PERFORMANCES.
In the year 1792, at 5 years old, he won ten times out of his twelve first races, as may be seen by the racing calendar, which was UN- EQUALLED FOR EIGHT YEARS, EXCEPT BY BUZZARD.
1 In 1792, Thursday, Aug 2d, a sweepstakes made for Lewes, but run at Brightelmston. wt. 12st 3lb 4 miles.
Mr O'Kelly's b. m. Miss Windmill, } by High Flyer, rode by himself. } 1
Mr Chichester's g. m. by King Fer- } gus, rode by lord Barrymore. } 2
Sir John Lade's b. h. Clifden, by } Alfred, rode by himself. } 3
2. Lewes, Aug 9th, a match, for one hun- } dred guineas, 12st each.
Sir John Lade's b. h. Clifden rode } by lord Barrymore. } 1 2 3
Mr Chichester's g. m. by King Fer- } gus, rode by Mr O'Kelly. } 2 1 2
3. Newmarket, first October meeting, same year, sir John Lade's b. h. Clifden, by Alfred, 5 years old, walked over the Beacon course, on Friday the 5th, and received the 70 gs. Purse.
4. Second October meeting, same year, Mon- day 15th. Clifden carrying 9 st. 12 lb beat sir Charles Bunbury's Playfellow, 4 years old, car- rying 7 at 8lb D. 1 50 gs. 2 to 1 on Clifden.
5. Same day he received 10 gs. from Mr Chichester's Minister, 12 at each, D. 1. 25 gs.
6. On the 17th Clifden carrying 9 st. beat Mr O'Kelly's Big Ben (imported by the name of Traveller into Virginia) by Eclipse, carrying 8 at 8lb both 5 years old 50 gs.
7. On the 19th Clifden beat the duke of Graf- ton's Pavanella in a sweepstakes of 25 gs each, 10 gs. ft and received forfeit from H. R. H. the duke of York's Fire, air Charles Bunbury's Amelia; Lord Clement's Herone; Mr Gold- ing's Nameless.
8. On the 20th he beat Mr O'Kelly's Slade across the Flat, 50 gs. 7 to 4 and 2 to 1 on Clif- den.
9. On the third October, or Houghton meet- ing, Monday 29th, he received 40 gs. from sir Charles Bunbury's Amelia. 100 gs. h. ft.
10. Same day he received 25 gs. from H. R. H. the duke of York's Pyramon. 100 gs. h. ft.
11. Next day, 30th October, Mr M'Gowan's Halkin, by Jupiter, beat sir John Lade's Clif- den 100 gs.
12. November 1st, Cl

Marshal's Sales. To be Sold, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plf, and David Ross and others, defts, in order to raise the sum of dollars 957 89, due and payable on the first day of July 1805 and the further sum of dollars 16666 66, due and payable the first day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LIES , stated by said Ross to contain 2008 acres.
The sale will take place on the premises on the 27th day of February next. Also, on the 4th day of March next, will be sold, under the aforesaid decree, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a number of valuable SLAVES . Ben. Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. January 13, 1806. tds
* BY consent of the parties the sale of FORT LEWIS is postponed until the 31st day of March, and that of the NEGROES at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next. Ben. Mosby, d. m. for Jos. Scott, m. v. d. Feb. 19. 1806. tds
TEN DOLLARS REWARD WILL be given for apprehending WILLIAM GORDIN , who absconded from the plantation of the late Col. Royal in Amelia, some time in the month of December last. He is a dark mulatto, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and has one of his great toes cut off, a circumstance sufficiently strong to lead to positive conviction if he should be met with. He carried with him a dress of coarse grey cloth and sundry other clothes not recollected. Whoever will apprehend the said negro and put him in jail or give such information as will enable the subscriber to get him again, shall receive the above reward. William Royal. Amelia, Feb. 8, 1806. ff
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe ware house, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale. The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Nicasies, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hysan and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Parent Shot, assorted sizes—And the remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d Mch. 1805. 12th December, 1805.—put into Cumberland jail, a low, black negro man, very badly clothed, says he belongs to William Marshall of Richmond, and was hired to Henry Neth of Gilesfield. 2m TH HOBSON.
FOR SALE. THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Gouch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND , about half of which is well timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 150 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICIAH CREW, ANN COUCH. Exec. of Exec. of S. Gouch. A. Hewes & Co. VE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Shepard & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles , which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cogniac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, Imperial, Hysan, Mysen Skin, and Young Hysan Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Peas, &c. &c. Richmond, Feb. 10th 1806
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, about the 8th of December last, a negro man, says his name is JOHN ; that he was on his way with his master Dempsey North, moving to the Tennessee from near Norfolk, when he left him near this county; says he formerly belonged to captain John B. Amble, of Richmond; was sold to Mr. Nash, of Norfolk; says he was hired for the two last years by Messrs. Wm. & Henry Maxhall, of Petersburg. He is a stout, well made fellow, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, appears to be about 24 years of age, has had the Small Pox very bad. Had on when taken up, a blue cloth coat and home-spun checkered pantaloons. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges & take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. JOHN WILLIAMSON, Keeper of the Jail. [?m] MR. JOHN JOUETT, in the State of Kentucky. SIR, ON the third Monday in April next, at Goodland courthouse, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and sunset, I shall take the depositus of Col. George Payne and Capt. William Gay, and, on the four Monday of the same month, between the same hours of the day, the deposition of Mr. Wm. O. Winston of Hanover, at his dwelling house—to be used as evidence in my suit depending in Henrico county court against you. Thomas Miller. March 10th, 1806. 4w
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS have made their escape from the Penitentiary. I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3d day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; a scar in his forehead, and is a shoemaker by trade. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state; is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
SALE AT AUCTION. ON Saturday the 29th inst. will be sold, at auction, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. A HOUSE AND LOT On Shockoe Hill. The lot containing about one quarter of an acre, forms part of what is commonly called Jackson's square, and adjoins Mr. Wm. Neele's garden. It is well enclosed and has a well of excellent water upon it, and its situation is as desirable as any in that part of the town. The house is nearly finished and well calculated for the comfortable accommodation of a small family. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. March 5, 1806. tds
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending and bringing home NED , who ran away the 24th ult. he is 42 years old, about 6 feet high, very spare made, bony & black, very artful and insinuating. He has always been accustomed to labour in the field, is of no trade; there are few men who can out work him—carried off only his working clothes, which were such as laboring slaves generally wear. The above reward will be given if taken up over 40 miles from home, if between 20 and 40 ten, if under 20, five dollars will be paid, by HENRY BELL. Buckingham, 10th March 1806. 4w
WANTED as House-Keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805. ff
VULCAN, A FINE JACK-ASS; will stand the ensuing season, to commence the first of March and end the first of August, at my mill in Chesterfield county, twenty miles above Petersburg and thirty from Richmond, and will be let to mares on the following terms—six dollars and one quarter the season; notes to that amount must be sent with the mares, or they will not be received, which may be discharged at any time within the season, by the payment of five dollars, with one quarter to the groom. The great size, strength and vigour of Vulcan, entitle him to be ranked among the first Jacks in the United States. Vulcan stood the last season at Mr. R. Wener's in Dinwiddie, and is thought by him a very sure foal getter. Vulcan was got by the Duke of Brunswick, his dam by the Royal Gift. February 19 1806 FRANCIS EPPES. HA
NOTICE. I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1806, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of. Water Irvine. New Canton, 20th Feb. 1806. ff
Fifty Dollars Reward. ON Saturday the 7th inst. a man, who calls himself BLUNT , and said he was son of Michael Blunt, who some years ago did, and perhaps may now, live in Hanover county, came to my house and informed me that his horse was strayed or stolen from him in Paris, and requested the loan of a horse, in order, if possible, to recover his own. Yesterday I hired him a dark grey horse, more grey about the head than any where else upwards of fourteen hands high, long switch tail, paces, trots and canters, has a hitch in his side when starting into a pace very perceptible, has a bunch of white mane on the top of his neck, occasioned by the collar, six years old last spring—had, with him a double skirted saddle, plain plain curb bridle. He was to promise to have returned the horse, &c. the same day, but I have seen nothing of him since. As near as I can recollect, said Blunt is about 5 feet 8 inches high, pale complexion, thin visage, grey eyes and dark hair; appears to be about 30 or 35 years of age; had on a drab colored surcoat, swansdown vest, plain nankeen pantaloons, half boots and a straw hat covered with black, the under part green. I will give the above reward for the recovery of the horse, saddle & bridle, and conviction of the man, or ten dollars for the horse and saddle alone. Philip Mallory. Fauquier county, near Oak Hill, } 3w December 17 h, 1805
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of May next, (being court day) a TRACT of LAND containing 153 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the east county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian, from Abner Coffey, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Johnson } Prince Edward, 17th March, 1806. tds
FRESH SEEDS. MINTON COLLINS REPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has lately received a fresh supply of GRASS SEEDS from Philadelphia. And he has likewise received a very extensive assortment of GARDEN SEEDS from London, by the ship Bristol Packet, William Day, master, via New-York, which are now to be had at his ORIGINAL SEED STORE , next door to Messrs. Taylor & Co's Valued Office, viz:— Red & white Clover Seed Lucerne, Timothy & Rye Grass, Saint Foin, Burnet and Burden Grass Hemp, Flax & Rape Seed Canary & Spinage White and Brown Mustard Large Norfolk and Summer Turnip, green and white Asparagus; Large Roman Cabbage Leuca Imperial, grand Admiral and Dutch Lettuce Green & white cassotto Salmon, scarlet, white and black Radish Seed Blood Red Beet Solid Celery Early and late Cucumber; Parsnip Red & Orange Carrot Cresses & Pepper grass Magenta and Selvor Onion Early Frame, Charlton Early Prussian blue and Marrowfat Peas Broad Windsor, long pod & Snap Beans Early and late York Cabbage Early & late Sugar-leaf ditto Early & late Battersea Green and yellow Savoy Large white Winter and large white Scotch Cabbage Large flat Dutch & large Madeira Cabbage Red Dutch Cabbage to pickle Drumhead Cabbage Boncous green and white Brocole Early and late Cauliflower Salsify & Nasturtium, &c. With an assortment of Grass Flower Bottles Painted Flower Pots and Pans, And some red garden Pots and Pans, &c. Richmond, March 4th, 1806. 4w
COMMITTED to the jail of this County, the 15th of December last, a bright Mulatto Woman, says her name is Nancy , and that she belongs to a Mr. Thos. Hughes of Georgia, and was on her way to that place, when she eloped from him in this county; says she was purchased by Thomas Hughes in the state of Maryland; appears to be about twenty five years of age—The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs. John Williamson, Keeper of the Jail. Prince Edward C. H. Jan. 23, 1806. 2m
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS by the eighth section of the act of the General Assembly, passed at the last session, "Further to amend the several acts concerning the Militia of this Commonwealth," it is made the duty of the Executive to declare, by proclamation, what shall be the uniform of the militia of this commonwealth: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby declaring that the Uniform of the Militia of this Commonwealth shall be as follows, to wit: For the General Officers. A dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epaulets (one on each shoulder) black cocked hat with black cockade, and black stock. For the Artillery. A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest and overalls white, with black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade. For the Light Infantry. A dark blue short coat with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade. For the Grenadiers. A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest & overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade. For the Riflemen. A linen hunting shirt of purple colour, with overalls of the same, leather moccasins or shoes round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade and black stock. For the main body of the Militia. A blue hunting shirt trimmed with white fringe, white overalls and black garters, round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade and black and red plume, black garters or half boots—the officers' uniform to be a dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and pantaloons white, with black garters, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade. For the Cavalry. A short dark blue bottle green coat, with buttons, lining, half lapels, cuffs and cape white, white vest and leather breeches, jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather cap dress with a light blue sash and red and white plume. The officers of the main body of the Militia, of the Light Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen & Cavalry, to be distinguished by epaulets of silver; the officers of the Artillery to be distinguished by epaulets of gold. The field officers to wear two epaulets, the captains one on the right and the subalterns one on the left shoulder. All officers to wear side arms and boots. Provided however, that where any troop of cavalry, company of artillery, grenadiers, light infantry or riflemen shall have provided themselves with an uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively permitted to wear the same for eighteen months from and after the date hereof. Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 1st day of March, 1806. Signed, Wm. H. CABELL.
COBB'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor. In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (d)
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Chillicothe, State of Ohio, January 31st, 1806. EXTRACT FROM AN ACT LEVYING A STATE TAX FOR THE YEAR 1806. Section 2. Be it further enacted, That all lands shall be rated and assessed in the manner following: that is to say, first, second, & third rates; and the rule to be observed is, that a greater part of any tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land, it shall be denominated first rate; when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior in quality to first rate, and superior to third rate, it shall be denominated second rate; and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate, it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at the rate of ninety cents, second rate sixty-five cents, and third rate forty cents, each per hundred acres. Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That in all cases where the owners of any lands have, by themselves or agents, entered their lands in their proper classes, with the auditor or clerks of the court of common pleas, agreeably to the laws here in force, such lands shall under this act be placed in the same class for taxation, and all lands which shall not be entered by the owner, or their agents, with the auditor, before he makes out his duplicates, he shall class and charge the same as second rate, and if any owner or proprietor of lands, or their agent, have heretofore, or shall hereafter enter any tract of land in an inferior class to that of its real quality, said land shall (until it is changed into its proper class) be charged, over and above the rate for which it was entered, with double the amount of tax which should have been paid had the same been entered in its proper class; which shall be paid to the collector of the county, township, or district in which such lands may be chargeable, for the use of the state, on the information of any freeholder, making due proof thereof to the auditor or commissioners, and be recovered at the same time and in the same way as other taxes are recoverable. Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That for the collection of taxes on non residents lands, the state shall be and is hereby divided into six collection districts: the first to include the lands purchased by John Cleves Symmes and his associates and the land within the district of Cincinnati land office; the second to include lands in the Virginia military district, the land within the district of Chillicothe land office and the French grant; the third to include the land purchased by the Ohio Company and all grants included within the limits thereof, and the land within the district of the Marietta land office; the fourth to include the lands in the United States military district and the refugee lands and all the lands within the district of Zanesville land office; the fifth to include the lands within the district of the steubenville land office and all lands south of the Connecticut reserve, and not included in the other districts; and the sixth to include the lands in the Connecticut Reserve. Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed, by a joint ballot of both houses of the general assembly, and commissioned by the governor, a collector in each district, who shall continue in office one year, and until his successor is chosen and qualified, who shall collect all taxes due and owing on non residents' lands within their respective districts. The collector of the first district shall keep his office at Cincinnati; the collector of the second district shall keep his office at Chillicothe; the collector of the third district shall keep his office at Marietta; the collector of the fourth district shall keep his office at Zanesville; the collector of the fifth district shall keep his office at Steubenville, and the collector of the sixth district shall keep his office at the town of Warren in the county of Trumbull. And shall each, at the time they receive their duplicates, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, viz: I, A. B. do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will, according to the best of my abilities, faithfully and impartially perform the duties enjoined on me by law, as collector of the district, and that I will not directly or indirectly purchase any land by me sold for taxes. Notice is hereby given that all taxes within this state are due and payable after the first day of August next ensuing, and if not paid by the first Monday of December, the lands will be sold for so much thereof as will satisfy the amount due. 1st district collector, A. Coffroth, Cincinnati. 2d do. Virginia army lands, Thomas Scott, Chillicothe. 3d do. William Skinner, Marietta. 4th do. James Herron, Zanesville. 5th do. Charles Maxwell, Steubenville. 6th do. James Hilman, Warren. THOMAS GIBSON, Auditor of accounts for the state of Ohio. 6w
JUST received from London, and for sale by Wm. Crozier, in Manchester, a complete and general assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds , All of the last year's growth. N. B. The above collection of seeds may be had at Mr. Oakley Phillips' next door above Russell & Wallace's, main street, Richmond. William Crozier. Richmond, 7th March, 1806. AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A LAD of reputable connections, about the age of 14 or 15 years, would be taken as an apprentice to learn the printing business, at the office of the Virginia Argus.
AGREEABLY to the will of James Vaughan, dec. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for cash, at Amelia courthouse, on Thursday the 24th of April next, 1400 acres of LAND , on Mud river, in Kanawha county, which said land is mortgaged to Daniel McCallum, to secure the payment of seventy pounds with interest thereon since December 1795. Mr. McCallum's representative is requested to attend the sale in order to receive his money and execute a release. BEN. OVERSTREET, Ex'r. of James Vaughan. March 14th, 1806. 3w
CITY OF RICHMOND, IN HUSTINGS COURT, March 14th, 1806. SAMUEL WILLIAMSON this day made application for a licence to sell Tobacco within the City for one year, which, according to a rule of this court, is ordered to be notified for one month by advertisement in one of the newspapers of this city. Teste, GEO. CHISMAN, D. C.
NOTICE. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. DESIROUS of settling my Administration of the estate of my deceased husband James Winfree; and in consequence of my inability to pursue such measures as are required to perfect that object, I have, by letter of attorney appointed, and I do hereby appoint, William Poinier and Leighton Wood of the city of Richmond, my attorneys in fact for the purposes aforesaid, with full authority, in my name and in my behalf, to do and perform all things necessary to close the administration. ANN WINFREE, Adm'x. of JAMES WINFREE, Dec'd. Chesterfield, 23d Feb 1806. wtf
THE IMPORTED HORSE ARCHER, Will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, 6 miles from Richmond and 18 from Petersburg, and will cover mares at the low price of 20 dollars the season (to commence on the 20th inst. and expire on the 1st of August) or 15 dollars, if sent with the mares—10 dollars the single leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare being in foal, with half a dollar to the groom in either case. Notes, payable on the 1st of August, will be expected with the mare. Archer is a fine brown, 16 hands high, remarkably gay and active—He was raised by the late Duke of Cumberland and at his sale was bought by Mr. Broadhurst, who entered him for the Derby stakes, for which he was a very great favorite, until he fell lame in training, which prevented him from appearing as a racer. ARCHER was got by Fagggerrill, his dam (bred also by the Duke of Cumberland) sister to Grassua by Eclipse, grandam by Young Cade, out of Miss Thigh, who was the dam of Selim, and got by Rib—Grisewood's Lady Thigh, by Partner—Greyhound. Curwen Barb. Fagggerrill was bred by Shafroth, and was got by Snap, out of Miss Cleveland by Regulus, her dam the famous Midge, by a well bred son of Day. Bolton, grandam by Battle's Children, great grandam by Honeywood's Arabian, out of the dam of the two True Blues. Fagggerrill was own brother to Mr. Shafroth's mare Fagginon, who was the dam of Sir Peter Teazle, Wren Lady Teazle, &c. & to his mare Middlesex, the dam of Seagull, Coddy, Moddy, &c. and at 3, 4 and 5 years old, was accounted one of the best horses of his year. For the satisfaction of gentlemen who may wish to breed from Archer, I have tho't proper to publish the certificates of John Taylor and Carter Beverley, Esquires. I do hereby certify that the brown stud horse Archer, was sent to me by Mr. Rives, of London, and from the certificates I have seen of his blood, as well as the tracing his pedigree in the general stud book of England, where it may be fully ascertained, I believe him to be of as good blood as most horses that have been imported into this country. JOHN TAYLOR. January 27, 1806
I do hereby certify that the imported horse Archer, stood at my farm, in Culpeper county, the last two years, and that his colts were generally superior to almost any in that and the adjoining counties of Fauquier, Madison & Orange. I have been very anxious to purchase the horse, but the proprietor, Mr. Thomas Rives, of London, and myself, could not agree upon the price. Given under my hand at Williamsburg, this 16th day of Feb 1806 CARTER BEVERLEY. Attest—GAVIN G. CORBIN Good and extensive pasturage is provided, and the greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but no responsibility for either. ROBERT TEMPLE. Amphill, 17th March, 1806. ff
St. PAUL, A beautiful sorrel horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone; will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on James river, generally known by the name of Maiden's Adventure, about 3 miles above Fine-Greek mill, and 4 miles below Michaux's ferry, in Powhatan county, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, which will commence the first of March, and expire the first of August—Extraordinary good and extensive pasturage gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. Gentlemen wishing their mares fed, may be furnished with corn at the market price, for which cash must be sent with the mares—as also, notes of hand for the due payment of the money for the season. N. B. Twenty dollars, paid on or before the third Wednesday in November (being Powhatan court day) will be received as full compensation of the above, with half a dollar to the groom. This beautiful horse, St. Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Salmram, who was got by Eclipse that covered at 200 guineas the season—his dam Virago by Snap—his grandam by Regulus, out of a sister to Black and all-Black, and was thought to be the best runner of his time—he won several large stakes, among which was the Derby, 1763, beating Dungannon, Volunteeer, Pheasant, Gonzales, and several others—he was the sire of Whiskey, who at 3 years old won 4650 guineas, also of Whip, Royalist, Peeping Tom, General, Coiner, Sylph, Septem, Carolina, Tiffany, Lavatera, St. David, Sprightly, Queen of Sheba, Spankaway, Rose, Sweeper, Cyrus, Coal Merchant, Pickpocket, Oscar, Ambrosio, Pretty Patty, and several others of the first rate runners. St. Paul's dam Purity was got by Matchem, who covered for several of the last years of his life at 50 guineas a mare—her dam the Old Sable mare, of as great fame perhaps, as a good breeder, as any mare in the kingdom—she was the dam of Virgin Dido, Conundrum, Rancho, Enigma, Miss Timms, Pumpkin, Maiden (who was dam of Walnut) Le Sage, Basalata, Purity, and several others. Purity was the dam of Rockingham, Archibald Fitzwilliam, St. Paul and several others. Several certificates of St. Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stud. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Powhatan city, March 1st, 1806. ff