The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-03-03 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 95]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 3, 1807.
[VOLUME 3.]
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....101 3/4.
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 6 75   Wheat, New, 1 25   Flour—superfine, New, 7 to 7 50   fine, 6 50   Corn per barrel, 5   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 38  
Sales at Auction.
ON Wednesday, the 4th March, will be sold for cash, without reserve, at the office of the subscribers:  1 Pipe, and 2 qr. Casks of London particular Madeira Wine,  5 Tierces Rice,  1 Chest Young Hyson Tea,  2 Tierces of Apple Brandy,  6 Kegs of Raisins.  Darmstadt, Foster & Satchell, Auctioneers.  Cash will be given for a few tons of clean Hemp Feb. 27.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday the eleventh March, will be sold on the premises,  THAT VALUABLE LOT, on Shockoe Hill, commencing in front at Mr. Pickett's corner, and extending to within 30 feet of the south west corner on the cross street. It has on it a well built Brick Office, and is situated within a convenient distance of the Capitol. The front being about 120 feet will be divided into three Lots, should it suit purchasers. Terms made known on day of sale.  TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers.  February 18.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday the 4th of March, will be sold on the premises,  SEVEN ACRES OF LAND, adjoining the south side of the ground attached to the poor house. There are on them a good Dwelling House of wood, with three rooms, a Kitchen and other convenient out-houses. Terms, one fourth cash, one fourth on the 25th June, one fourth on the 25th September, and the other fourth at Christmas. A deed of trust to secure the payment will be required.  TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m.  February 18.
THE Subscriber has commenced the practice of the Law, and has determined to prosecute it with the greatest assiduity in all the courts held in this place. He will, likewise, regularly attend the county courts at Goochland and Chesterfield. His Office is over the store of Mr. Barr, in the second house above the Eagle Tavern.  Richmond, Feb. 27.  WM. HAY, JR.
LAND FOR SALE.  THE subscriber offers for sale, a valuable tract of LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle, Virginia, within two miles of Charlottesville, and five of Monticello, containing near thirteen hundred acres, and is of excellent quality adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat and Tobacco; watered by fine springs and bold runs, one of which is emphatically called Meadow Creek, on account of the valuable flat lands it produces, peculiarly adapted to grass, of which kind there is on the tract a large quantity. There is also a Grist and Saw Mill on this land, and almost an exhaustless stock of fine timber; its contiguous to town, renders both that wood and plank very valuable. The land will be sold entire, or in parcels to suit purchasers, and extensive credit given, the money being satisfactorily secured. For terms, apply to the subscriber who resides within a few miles of the land.  GARLAND CARR.  February 27. (law2mp.)
FOR SALE.  TEN likely Virginia born SLAVES, most of whom are excellent house servants. For terms, apply to  EDWARD HALLAM.  Feb. 27. (3w.)
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by the subscriber, John Williamson, junr. to the other subscribers:  WILL be sold, on Saturday the 14th of the next month, for ready money, so much of the tract of land, whereon the said John Williamson resides, in Henrico county, as lies between the road, near his house; and the land of Dabney Williamson supposed to contain about one hundred acres; also, about fifty other acres of land, adjoining the land of Samuel Browning; and the land last mentioned, and being a part of the aforesaid tract, belonging to the said John Williamson. The proceeds of which sale are to be applied, in pursuance of the said deed, to wards discharging such sums of money as shall have been paid by John Robinson, at the instance of the said John Williamson, together with lawful interest thereon; and also, the expenses attending the said trust, and the execution thereof; and the surplus by desire of the said John Williamson, is to be paid to Allan Pollock. The sale will be made in the afternoon of the day, aforesaid, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, by consent of the said John Williamson, who will previous to the sale, show the boundaries of the land to any person desirous of purchasing.
JOHN WILLIAMSON, JR.  N. A. SHEPPARD,  JOHN SHEPPARD,  B. TAYLOR.  Feb. 27. (13f.)
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.  At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, held at the Eagle Tavern, on Friday evening, the 20th February, 1807. RESOLVED, That a further sum of five dollars be paid on each share, held by the stock-holders in the company to Nathaniel Sheppard their treasurer, on or before the first day of April next.  A Copy. Teste,  N. SHEPPARD, Clerk.  February 27. (13A)
THE LAND whereon I now reside, containing 550 acres is still for sale by private contract and immediate possession given if required.  JOHN KELSO.  Dec. 27. (lawf.)
FOR SALE.  THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs Ro & Kirby. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and will suit every accommodation for a family. Enquire of  THOMAS NORVELL.  Jan. 25. (3m.)
NOTICE.
By virtue of three Deeds of Trust, executed to the undersigned, by William Cooke, of the county of Goochland, (and of record, in the court of that county,) for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due to John Shelton and Son, and fund dry other debts due to John L. Harris, & Co. will be exposed to sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goochland (Court House,) on the 31st day of March next.
TRACT OF LAND, the property of said Cooke, now in the occupancy of George Underwood; lying in the county of Goochland, adjoining the lands of John Markham, John Lewis, Lewis Powers, and others; containing between three and four hundred acres, as expressed in said several Deeds of Trust.
FREDERICK HARRIS,  WILLIAM MILLER,  February 27. (3d.)
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible.  GEO. PICKETT,  ROBERT POLLARD,  CHS. JOHNSTON,  N. SHEPPARD.  Administrators.
November 18. (f.)
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed on the 24th day of May, 1805; whereby David Ross conveyed to us, a tract of land called Coles, in the county of Goochland, containing by a later than survey, 1510 acres; also, another tract a small distance from that called Coles, containing 200 acres, more or less, it being the same land, that the said Ross purchased from John Hughes and wife, and also the tract of land called Mount Poipet, the greater part of which lies in Fluvanna, containing by estimation 1260 acres, except 225 acres herebefore sold by the said Ross, out of the said tract, to Samuel Pettit, to raise the sum of eleven thousand four hundred dollars, with interest thereon from the 1st January, 1807, together with all charges and expenses of sale; and in pursuance of a requisition made in writing, under the provisions of the said deed; we shall on the 21st day of March next, before the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, sell for ready money, all and singular, the land and estates above mentioned, at which time and place, conveyances will be made to the purchasers. A more particular description of the above property, may be seen by tracing the references contained in the said deed now of record, in the general court, under an acknowledgment of the same in court, on the 15th June, 1806.  THOMAS NORVELL,  W. ALLEN,  WM. C. WILLIAMS.  February 10. (f.)
LAND FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by the late James Taylor of the county of New-Kent, and late of Virginia, dec'd. to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to Gilliat and Acklander; will positively be sold without reserve, on the twelfth day of March next, at New-Kent courthouse.
THE following Tract or Parcel of LAND situate in the lower end of New-Kent, consisting by a late survey, four hundred acres, commonly called and known by the name of Pond Marsh, which said tract or parcel of land is bounded by the Lands of Thomas Pleasants, Edwin Godwin, dec'd. Armistead Russell and John Richardson, dec'd. and lately in the occupation of the said James Taylor. Terms of sale cash.
February 6.  THOMAS JORDAN, Trustee.
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the TENEMENT on which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-Street, within about one half mile of the Richmond market, containing 2 acres of ground, well enclosed, and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, two Stores, Brick Office, Coach House, Barn and Stable. All these buildings are well finished and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have early access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish.  JOHN ELLIS.  January 6. (f.)
FOR SALE.
On the 3rd of March, at Public Auction, by Professor Moncure.  ALL my Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, some Tools and Benches with good screens; the sale will take place at the residence of Richard Crouch, junr. and the terms, sixty days for approved endorsed notes, negotiable at the Bank.
AS it is my intention to settle in the state of Kentucky, I have, therefore, to request all those who have claims against me to come forward for settlement, on or before the tenth of March, that they may receive payment; and all indebted to make immediate payment, or bills will be indicated immediate ly.  ROBT. CROUCH.  February 20. (f.)
FOR SALE.
A SIZE OF BREAD for the city of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) viz.  A single leaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 23 ozs. for 4 1-2  Ditto of Common Flour 24 4 1-2  Double the above wt. respectively 9  EDW. CARRINGTON, Mayor.  January 6. (f.)
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Having taken a House a few doors below the Bill-Tavern, offers for Sale, under the firm of  WHITE & SHELTON.  A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper.  ISAAC WHITE,  JOHN S. SHELTON.  December 23. (2p.)
TO RENT.
FOR one or more years, and possession given the first of May next. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Messrs. William and James Morgan. The said house is an excellent stand for a store and capable of accommodating a genteel family; for terms apply to the subscriber living in Amherst county, near New-Gatwood. Thomas M. Cock of Lynchburg, or Mr. Daniel Warwick of Richmond.  LINDSEY COLEMAN.  Jan. 28. (3m.)
JAMES WORRALL,
Lately received a general and carefully assorted stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Patent Medicines, &c. &c. which he offers for sale, at the first corner store, above the Eagle Tavern, lately occupied by Messrs. Pickett, Fould and Johnston. His articles have been selected of the first quality, and will be put up with the greatest care and exactness, at the lowest possible terms. The whole of his compound medicines, have been made by himself, with the most scrupulous attention, to the directions of the different Pharmacopias.
Physicians favouring him with their prescriptions, and their prescriptions, and country Merchants with their orders, may depend on their being executed punctually and with dispatch.
N. B. He has lately received from Dr. Solomon's agent, at New-York, a fresh supply of those invaluable medicines, the Balm of Gilead and Anti-Impecunies.  November 28. (lawf.)
FOR SALE.
By the Subscriber,  WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Mosa, Liqueurs, Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Best Imperial and Royal Tea, Pepper, Race and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor shaving Soap, Gunpowder and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green ground on, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Window Glass, 2d. 3d. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. & 20d. Nails and Spike, &c. Bar Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Plow Shares, German Steel, Fire dogs & Shovelers, Powder and Shot, Liverpool best Salt for stock, best Bales Salt for Pork, Salt-peter & Brimstone, 600 per Mens thick Sheets, mens fine sheets, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linen and Irish Sheetings, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plush, Patent Cord and Thickerets, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Paste Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackerel, New-England Herrings, &c. &c. &c.  Also, just received from Boston.
One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys.
The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the Bank.  BENJ. STEINSON.  Jan. 22. (lawf.)
MARSH & CO. SALES.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia District, between Phoebe Bond, attorney for the creditors of Sachel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Rife, and others, defendants;—
THREE valuable PLANTATIONS in the counties of Pittsylvania and Bedford, upon Staunton and Piggy rivers, stated in the deed of trust in the proceedings mentioned, to contain three thousand acres, more or less, but supposed to be considerably more extensive, comprising all the Lands that on the 5th day of June 1795 belonged or appertained to the three plantations known by the name of the Mountain plantation, mouth of Piggy river plantation, and the Frying Pan plantation. A more particular description of which will be given on the day of sale. The sale will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 24th day of February next.
ALSO at the Oxford Iron Works in the county of Campbell, on Tuesday the 24th day of March next, will be sold under the said decree, upon the same terms, a number of very valuable SLAVES.  BENJ. MOSBY, D. S. for  JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D.  Jan. 8. (crtf.)
IN COUNCIL, Friday, 6th February, 1807.
THE Executive conceiving it to be a duty which they owe to humanity and to the laws, to ascertain and to publish, and to proper to far as may consist with any powers vested in them, to punish the offence said to have been lately, committed at the barracks in the city of Richmond which eventuated in the death of Mr. JOHN MCCREDE, whose life is sincerely deplored by the Executive.
It is to that end unanimously Resolved, that Messrs. Heath, Henning and Munford be appointed a committee, to ascertain and report to the Executive, as soon as may be convenient, all material circumstances in any degree relating to that tragic event, and particularly whether the orders given by the Governor to the commandant of the guard, in reference to the conduct proper on all occasions to be observed by the centinels being in to that corps, have been regularly, repeated by the said commandant to the troops under his command.
It is ordered that the preceding resolution, together with extracts from the Governor's orders concerning the conduct proper to be observed by the centinels belonging to the public guard, be published in all the news papers in the city of Richmond.  DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
The following is an extract from a letter of Gov. Monroe to Capt. Alexander Quarrier, the commandant of the public guard, dated May 5, 1802; on the subject of the conduct proper to be observed by the centinels of the public guard, he expresses himself as follows:
"In general they should be cautioned not to direct their piece with a view to strike the object, but in cases where they are of opinion the person is bent on some evil design, such as to take or surprise the centinel or get into the Capitol to take the arms, or other public property. Sometimes persons intoxicated may pass near the centinel, or even insult him. In such cases it would be much to be regretted if such persons should be killed. If he be kept at a distance by the point of the bayonet it will be sufficient."
No change was made by Governor Page as to the conduct to be observed by the centinels. In a letter addressed to the commandant of the public guard, March 17th, 1803; in speaking of the duties of the public guard he expresses himself as follows: "These duties are so well understood by you, and as far as I have seen, been so faithfully performed, that at present any direction or orders respecting them would be unnecessary."
Governor Cabell, in a letter bearing date, May 29th, 1806, addressed to Capt. Alexander Quarrier, the commandant of the guard, speaking of the rules and regulations adopted by his predecessors for the government of the public guard, thus expresses himself: "I have seen no cause for making any change in any of them, and you will therefore consider them as confirmed."
The above quotations from the letters of Governors Monroe, Page and Cabell are true extracts from the records.  DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.  Feb. 10. (lawf.) .)
JUST RECEIVED,
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moselle, Port, Burgundy, Sauterne, Vins de Graves, Laffite, Malbec of Frontenac, Wine Bitters, and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kinds of Well-India Sweets; all kind of Confectionery; and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by  ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE.  Richmond, Oct. 17. (lawf.)
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Poffler and Moncure's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles:—
 LONDON Spring, Panel and hand-Saws, Cast-steel and Common do.  Cabinet Files of every description,  Till Locks, brass and iron,  Wood Screws of every size,  3d. 4d. & 6d. wrought Springs,  10d. & 20d. wrought Nails,  2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts,  Saddler's Blocks of every size,  Brass Nuts, Studs, & Girt Webb,  Plated Bedle Bars, affixed,  Do. Bump Irons do.  Brass mounted Bed blade Squares,  Brass and Iron chamber door Locks of every size,  Stock Locks of all sizes,  Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses,  Plated Moulding,  Silver mounted Whips of every size,  Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description.  As to an assortment of DRY GOODS.  Superfine Cloths and Calloures,  Bennet's Velvet and Patent Cord,  Manchester Stuff,  Fashionable Silk Hosiery,  Wool and Duffel Blankets,  Coarse Linens and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low.  December 13. (f.)
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he fills carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Warehouse in the front house of William Art's, Esq. and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He manufactures himself that any persons are in want of anything in the cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Warehouse with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, will be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture.  December 13. (f.)
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS,
Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business lately done by C. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now carrying a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms, and will credit, in the above listed occupied by Messrs. William & Isaac White & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of Messrs. Poffler & Moncure—among which are the following articles:
 BROWN SUGAR of superior quality,  Ditto ditto second ditto,  Best Green Coffee, salt in Sacks,  Malabar and Treacle, Pickled Salmon,  Scotch Barley,  Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine,  Fresh Macaroni Raisins & Currants,  Soft Shelled Almonds,  Copperas,  Salpeter,  English FF Gunpowder,  Parent Shot, well assorted,  Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter,  Best Spanish Segars,  Calloway's Fire & Co's Superfine Chocolate,  New-York Candles and Soap,  Spermaceti Candles,  Bar Iron, German, Crawley's & Bittered Steel,  Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Ver, Old Antigua Rum, Holland Gin,  Cognac Brandy, of very superior quality,  Race Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon,  Fresh London Mustard, in small boxes,  Best Florant Indigo and Fig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of 20 lbs. each,  Fresh Capers, Oil, &c.  Fresh Gunpowder,  Tea in Canisters,  Ditto by the lb.  Young Hyson do. of the first quality,  N. England & Bullock's Chicle.  JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. (f.)
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Le Sueur and Saunders, who are alone authorized to settle all claims due to and by the concern.  C. H. SAUNDERS,  TARLTON SAUNDERS.
N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given.  LESUEUR & SAUNDERS.  Nov. 22. (f.)
BELL TAVERN!!!
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Riding-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leath, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. he flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction.  ROBERT MCYRE.
N. B. A Wagon and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale.  R. M.  Manchester, Dec. (f.)
TO RENT.
For three or five years,  THAT valuable TAN-YARD, of the late Mr. Jacob Beckins, and now occupied, by the subscriber, situated on the Main-Street of this city, between the capitol and basin of the canal; its conveniences are superior to any other in this place.
A large Curving Shop, Cellar and drying loft, a gracious Bark-House, two Bark-Mills, and Houses, a Beam House & every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of tans.
Also, on the same Tenement, a convenient Dwelling House, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable and Garden. The renter may be accommodated, with about one hundred acres of excellent Spawley and Blackack Bark, now in the Bark-house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received in all this and next month; and if not disposed of, within this time, it will be offered at public auction on the premises the 15th of March next.
Bond with approved security will be required and possession given on the first of April next, of the bark-house, bark mills, beam house, lofts, pools, bates, hanters and part of the vats. And the dwelling-house and residue of the tenement on the first of May next.
The reason assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the ill state of health of the subscriber, to pay that attention the business requires.  MARCUS ELCAN.  Jan. 15. (lawf.)
Europe.
(Official correspondence continued.)
(No. 7.)
Downing-Street, 21st April, 1806.
SIR,  I have received the day before yesterday the dispatch of your excellency of the 16th of this month.
After having read it again and again, with all possible attention, I do not find any argument therein, sufficient to induce our government to change the opinion it has already formed; that is to say, that any negotiation in which Russia is not comprised, is absolutely inadmissible.
We wish for peace; but we can admit of nothing that will fully either the dignity of our sovereign or the honor or interests of the nation. Therefore, if we should treat without Russia, considering the close ties which unite us to that power, we should believe ourselves exposed to the reproach of having failed in that scrupulous fidelity to our negotiations in which we place our pride; while, on the other hand, by persisting in our demand that Russia shall be included, we believe we do nothing which will be contrary to that principle of equality which we both agree upon.
When the three plenipotentiaries shall have met, how is it possible to be believed that nothing can be agreed upon but by a plurality of voices, or even that such an assembly has anything in common with a general Congress? There would exist absolutely but two parties; on one side, France; on the other, the two allied powers.
Moreover, if so many advantages are seen in an affair of this nature, where two are found against one, there can be no objection to your introducing one of your allies which you shall judge proper.
Defining sincerely to avoid useless disputes, I will not permit myself to enter into the discussion of the consequences which your excellency draws from the events of the last campaign.
I will only remark by the way, that I do not see for what reason an alliance ought to be viewed as disdained in relation to the powers which continue it, because one of those which composed it has been detached from it by the misfortunes of the war.

France will not contest with you the right of choosing and of preserving your friends; in a war she has not the choice of her enemies, and she must fight them united or separated, according as it suits them to concert for the accomplishment of their views of aggression, and of resistance, and of forming alliances to little conformable to the true policy of their country, that the first clause of these alliances has always been to keep them secret.
Because we are willing to follow in the present circumstances the form of negotiation which has been in use in all times, and in all countries, you conclude, that we will not to let you have connections on the continent—I do not think that we ever can have given place for such an inference. It does not depend on us to hinder any government from connecting herself with you, and we cannot desire neither what is unjust nor what is absurd; but another thing is, that you would form connections at your choice, and another thing, that we would consent on the principle of your alliances, and to admit them into the discussions of the immediate and direct interests which divide us, is more than to suffer and recognize them; it is in some sort to consecrate, to cement and to guarantee them—I have already observed to you, Sir, that we cannot yield on this point, because the principle is for us.
Once for all, to leave no room hereafter for any misunderstanding, I believe it to be my duty to propose to you, 1st, to negotiate in the same preliminary forms which were adopted under the ministry of the Marquis of Rockingham, in 1782; forms which were not so happily renewed by the negotiations of Lille, but which had full success in the negotiation which preceded the treaty of Amiens. 2d, To establish for its basis two fundamental principles, the first of which I take from your letter of the 26th March, viz. "March, viz. "That the two states should have for their object, that the peace should be honorable for them and their allies respectively, and at the same time, this peace should be of a nature to assure, as much as they can, the future repose of Europe." The second principle shall be an acknowledgement in favor of one and the other power, of every right of intervention and of guarantee, for continental affairs and for maritime affairs, not only H. M. will not oppose himself to such an avowal, but he will be happy to erect it into a principle; and in thus discovering to you his true intentions, I believe I have given you a decisive proof of his pacific dispositions. H. M. persuades himself at the same time, that in preventing on this head forever, all subjects of complaints, of inquietudes and of declamations, he has done, on a point which essentially interests the welfare of humanity, his duty as a man and as a sovereign.
It would be, Sir, with regret, that I should see a discussion end, which has commenced under such happy auspices; I will have at all times, in losing a hope which is to me very dear, the consolation of thinking that the wrong which has made it disappear, cannot be imputed to France, since neither asks nor wishes for any thing but what is reasonable and just.
Accept, &c. CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento (To be Continued.)
FRENCH BULLETIN.
We are obliged to publish the French Official Bulletins, in the same irregular way in which we receive them.—The 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th, are still wanting to complete the whole series up to 42, inclusive. They are of course subjoined.
GRAND ARMY.
THIRTY-FIFTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
POSEN, Nov. 28.
The Emperor set off from Berlin on the 25th, at two in the morning, and arrived at Custrin on the same day at ten in the morning. He arrived at Mecklenburg on the 26th, and at Posen on the 27th, at ten in the evening. On the following morning his majesty gave audience to the different orders of the Poles. The marshal of the palace, Duroc, went as far as Osterode, where he had an interview with the King of Prussia, who declared to him that a part of his States was occupied by the Russians, and that he was entirely in their dependence; that in consequence he could not ratify the suspension of arms which had been concluded by his Plenipotentiaries, because he could not execute its stipulation. His majesty was going to set off for Konigsberg.
The Grand Duke of Berg, with a part of his reserve of cavalry, and the corps of Marshals Davoust, Lannes, and Augereau, have entered Warsaw. The Russian Gen. Benningsen, who had occupied the town before the approach of the French, had evacuated it, on learning that the French army was marching against him and wished to come to an engagement.
Prince Jerome, with the corps of Bavarians, was at Kalisch. All the rest of the army was arrived at Posen. Marshal Mortier is on his march to Anklam, Rostock and Swedish Pomerania, after having taken possession of the Havel towns.
The surrender of Hameln was attended with some strange events. Besides the garrison instructed with the defence of that fortress, some Prussian battalions appear to have taken refuge there after the battle of the 14th. Anarchy prevailed in this numerous garrison. The officers showed marks of insubordination against the generals, and the soldiers against the officers. During this time the garrison was in a state of insurrection, and the first act of the sedition was to hasten to the brandy magazines, break them open and drink without measure. In a short time, animated by this spirituous liquor, they fired upon each other in the streets, soldiers against soldiers, officers against officers, and soldiers against citizens; the disorder was at its highest pitch. Gen. Von Schoeler sent courier after courier to Gen. Savary, to intreat him to come and take possession of the place before the moment fixed on for delivering it up. Gen. Savary immediately hastened to march into the town, which he entered amidst a shower of balls, made all the soldiers of the garrison file through one of the gates, and shut them up in a meadow. He afterwards assembled all the officers, acquainted them that what had happened arose from want of discipline, made them sign their cartel, and re-established order in the town. Several of the inhabitants are said to have been killed in the streets.
THIRTY-SIXTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
POSEN, Dec. 1.
The head-quarters of the Duke of Berg were on the 27th at Lowicz.
Gen. Benningsen, Commander of the Russian army, hoping to prevent the French from entering Warsaw, had sent an advanced guard to
line the river Bzura.—The advanced posts met on the 26th; the Russians were overthrown. Gen. Beaumont crossed the Bzura at Lowicz, repaired the bridge, killed or wounded several Russian officers, made many Cossacks prisoners, and pursued them as far as Bussia.
The 27th some cuts of swords were given between the grand guards of cavalry; the Russians were pursued; a few of them were taken prisoners.
The 28th, at night-fall, the Grand Duke of Berg, with his cavalry, entered Warsaw. The corps of Marshal Davoust entered it on the 29th. The Russians had removed the Vistula and burnt the bridge.—It is difficult to describe the enthusiasm of the Poles. Our entry into that great city was a triumph; and the sentiments which the Poles of all classes show since our arrival, cannot be expressed.
The love of their country and the national sentiment is not only preferred entire in the hearts of the people, but has been invigorated by misfortune; their first passion, their first wish is to become a nation. The most wealthy quit their country to come and ask for the re-establishment of the nation, and offer their children, their fortune, and their influence. This spectacle is truly affecting. They have already everywhere resumed their ancient dress and their ancient habits.
Will the throne of Poland be re-established, and will this great nation resume its existence and independence? From the bottom of the tomb will it return to life? God alone, who holds in his hands the combinations of all events, is the arbiter of this grand political problem; but certainly there never was an event more memorable, more worthy of interest; and from a correspondence of sentiments which does honour to the French, some fragments, who had committed excesses in other countries, were affected at the good reception given by the people, and need no effort to behave themselves well.
Our soldiers think that the solitudes of Poland contrast with the smiling countries of France; but they immediately add: The Poles are good people. These people show themselves indeed under interesting colours.
THIRTY-SEVENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
POSEN, Dec. 3.
The fort of Czentochoau has capitulated. Six hundred men, who formed the garrison, thirty cannon, and some magazines are fallen into our power. There is a treasure formed of several precious objects, which the devotion of the Poles had offered to an image of the Virgin, who is regarded as the patroness of Poland. This treasure had been put under sequestration, but the Emperor has ordered it to be returned.
The part of the army which is at Warsaw, continue to be satisfied with the spirit which animates that large Capital.
The town of Posen gave a ball to day to the Emperor. His Majesty spent an hour at it.
There was a Te Deum to day for the anniversary of the Emperor's coronation.
THIRTY-EIGHTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
POSEN, Dec. 5.
Prince Jerome, Commander of the army of the allies, after closing the blockade of Glogau and raising batteries round the place, marched with the Bavarian divisions Wrede and Droi towards Kalisch to meet the Russians, and left Gen. Vandame and the Wirttemberg corps to carry on the siege of Glogau. Some mortars and several pieces of cannon arrived on the 29th Nov. They were immediately formed into batteries, and after a few hour's bombardment, the place surrendered by capitulation.
The allied troops of the king of Wirttemberg have behaved very well. Two thousand five hundred men, considerable magazines of flour, corn & powder, with about 200 pieces of cannon, are the result of this important conquest, especially from the goodness of its fortification and situation. It is the Capital of Lower Silesia.
The Russians having refused battle before Warsaw, recrossed the Vistula. The Grand Duke of Berg crossed it after them; he took possession of the suburbs of Praga. He is pursuing them along the Bug. The Emperor has in consequence ordered Prince Jerome to march on his right against Breslau and to surround that place, which will ere long fall into our power. The seven places of Silesia will be successively attacked and blockaded. Considering the composition of the troops which are in them, none of them give reason to presume a long resistance.
The small fort of Clumbach, named Pfaffenburgh, had been blockaded by a Bavarian battalion; being provided with provision for several months, there was no reason for its surrendering. The Emperor got pieces of artillery prepared at Cronach and Forcheim, for the purpose of battering that fort and obliging it to surrender. On the 24th Nov. 22 pieces were mounted, which determined the Commandant to deliver up the place. M. de Becker, Colonel of the 6th regiment of Bavarian infantry of the line, and commander of the blockade, displayed activity and knowledge upon this occasion.
The anniversary of the battle of Auerstedt and of the Emperor's coronation, was celebrated at Warsaw with the greatest enthusiasm.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, FRIDAY, JAN. 2.
After several Peers had taken the oaths, Lord Grenville brought in a bill for abolishing the Slave Trade, which being read a first time, he rose to move to move that it be printed; and observed, that he should give a fortnight's notice before the second reading.—Lord Hawkesbury said that the House ought to be put in possession of any correspondence that might have taken place between this Government, and those of other countries on the subject of a general abolition; and Lord Eldon thought that some explanation was necessary as to the nature of the bill. This, however, Lord Grenville declined till the discussion.
THE LATE NEGOTIATION.
Lord Grenville observed, that it was unnecessary for him to enter into any details upon the correspondence, the documents being of themselves unusually complete; and though there were many points which it was proper not to make public, and which were in consequence omitted, yet the contents of the papers were sufficient to justify the address he should move. No apology was due for the desire that had been evinced on the part of Government to obtain a safe and honorable peace; the history of this country sufficiently proved the advantages of that blessing. The basis proposed for a treaty was that of actual possession, because this country could not afford to pay a price for peace, when it was impossible to obtain any security for its duration. The objects we held were of great value to us, and France could give us nothing that could compensate for them; while the possessions of France were of such value to her, that we had nothing to offer in return for them. But it was never meant that the uti possidetis
should be applied with such strictness as to preclude any exchange for a reasonable compensation. His Lordship then touched upon the obligations of this country to fulfil the stipulations entered into with our Continental Allies; and inferred that we were bound not to make peace without the consent of the Emperor of Russia; for if the Continent was to be saved, it was by connecting the interests of this country with those of that empire. But besides Russia, G. B. had other allies. For Sweden and Portugal we had nothing to ask, but the fate of actual possession; but the King of Naples and Elector of Hanover had much to expect from our interference. With respect to the former, his Lordship was of opinion that we ought to make very great sacrifices to effect the recovery of his possessions; for it was evident that nothing we had to offer could be a sufficient inducement to France to abandon her acquisition of Naples.—The question respecting Sicily was, however, very different, and our honour was pledged to secure that island, though France might make such compensations to the King of Naples as might be equivalent to the surrender of Sicily. Adverting to the territory of our ally the Elector of Hanover (in which light his Majesty is considered) he observed that it was made a consideration, that that country should be restored, without any compensation being made to France, and no hesitation was shown by the enemy to do the same. The question respecting that Electorate had, therefore, nothing to do with the rupture of the negotiation.
The object of France uniformly seemed to be to separate us from our allies; but finding us in that respect inexorable, the French Government succeeded in inducing the Russian Chargé d'Affaires to sign a separate treaty, which they considered equal to a great victory, and thus afforded a clear proof of the importance of our policy. As soon as the French Negotiators suspected that this treaty would not be ratified, they told our Minister that they considered G. B. entitled to better terms than before; but still it was proposed that this country should give up Sicily, and all the conditions offered were precisely in opposition to what Russia insisted on. The terms proposed by France, left us in possession of Malta, India, and the Cape, none of which France could ever hope to deprive us, and of Tobago, which was not worth mentioning, and for this we were called upon to restore every other conquest we had made from the enemy and his allies; to cede Sicily, and confirm the French in the possession of Dalmatia; thereby leaving Austria to be overawed by France. He concluded with observing that it was evident the negotiation was at an end, the moment the French Emperor left Paris; and that even if peace has been made, the German confederation would endanger its existence; for that monstrous association contained in itself the seeds of perpetual war. After the efforts we had made to restore peace, the country and Europe had a right to some declaration on the part of that House respecting the negotiation. He would propose it in the form of an Address to his Majesty.—His Lordship then read the Address which was in the usual style on such occasions.—"Thanking his Majesty for his communication, acknowledging that he had used every effort to obtain peace consistent with the honour of the country and fidelity to his allies, and that the disappointment of his expectations was solely to be attributed to the extravagant ambition of the enemy."
Lord Hawkesbury expressed his perfect concurrence with Ministers in all these points which had caused the rupture of the negotiation; but he was dissatisfied with the ambiguity which pervaded the documents; that ambiguity was, that his Majesty's Declaration stated the basis of the treaty to be the uti possidetis , whereas nothing of the kind appears throughout the papers. He made several observations to the effect that this ought to be the basis of all treaties of peace; but that every thing on the subject ought to be committed to paper. He then took a view of the relative situation of the two countries at the peace of 1801 and at present; and showed that our commerce could receive little injury from the measures of the enemy. He gave a statement of the exports and imports of this country in the year 1793 and that of 1805, by which statement it appeared that the latter year considerably exceeded the year 1793, in the increase of our commercial advantages. His Lordship said, that he was perfectly satisfied that Ministers had acted rightly in breaking off the negotiation rather than give up Sicily, and in not divulging what they would have thought a reasonable exchange or equivalent for Naples. He was sure the people of this country would now cheerfully contribute to the common cause, and would place confidence in the Government, in proportion to the confidence they receive from them.
Lord Sidmouth went at some length into an examination of the papers to show that there was no cause of complaint against Ministers, and expressed his perfect reliance on the support of the nation.—Lord Grosvenor followed to the same effect, and gave Ministers credit for the best intentions.—Lord Eldon said, he only regretted that the negotiation had been so long protracted; though he thought our Negotiators were justified by the great responsibility which attached to them.—After a reply from Lord Grenville, the Address was carried nem. dis.
Further Extracts from London Papers to the 5th ult. received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the Oliver Ellsworth.
LONDON, January 2.
We are happy to believe that there is no truth in the account of Russia having declared war against Turkey. On the contrary, the best understanding is said to subsist between the two powers.
Our differences with America have been adjusted, and a Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation was signed by the Plenipotentiaries last Wednesday evening. The terms of the treaty have not yet transpired; but the ministers have already congratulated the country upon it. We must see the treaty before we can decide whether it is an event which the country ought to rejoice at or to deplore.
Some neutral ships, which failed within these few days for Holland, were not suffered to enter a Dutch port. On their arrival off the coast a boat was sent off to them to stop their coming in—as an embargo had been laid in every port, and no ships were permitted to go out or in.
January 4.
Previous to the entrance of the French into Warsaw, the armed force directed to be raised by Dombrowsky was completely organized, and under the command of Prince Poniatowsky. Hameln is receiving a supply of provisions for three months. The fortifications at Nienburgh, it is stated, will be entirely demolished. In addition to the five regiments of infantry lately raised in the dominions of the Elector of Hesse, two regiments of cavalry are to be immediately added, by order of the Emperor Napoleon. All these troops are now exempted from the oath of allegiance which they had taken to the Elector of Hesse. We received letters from the fleet off Cadiz, by the Lisbon Mail of Friday, which states that
thirteen French and Spanish ships of the line and three frigates, were lying in Cadiz ready for sea; the daily expectation of their sailing had induced Lord Collingwood to detain the force under Sir J. T. Duckworth, which was intended to act in the Mediterranean.
The Treaty lately signed with the American Ministers here, is reported to recognize the right assumed by the United States, of carrying to France and Spain the produce of their colonies, on its undergoing the forms of entry in America.
West-Indies.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 20.
Capt. Peck says, that the Commander in Chief at Guadaloupe, had demanded four Negroes from each plantation, expecting an attack from a British Squadron which had arrived to windward. (His demand has been complied with.)
A letter from Martinique, dated January 25th, says, "A body of the principal French merchants of this place have petitioned the government not to allow Americans, or foreigners of any description, to transact business here, unless through a French commission-merchant. The prefect has granted their request, and after a certain date a law to this effect will go into operation. From that time no supercargo or captain of a vessel will be permitted to dispose of his cargo, but in the manner directed by the said law."
Domestic.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
The late election of Supt. H. for the city and county of Philadelphia, has been set aside by the Governor as being illegal, and John Barker, Esq. the present Sheriff, is continued in office, until October next.
WASHINGTON, February 25.
We have perused a letter dated Natchez, January 26, which states that Mr. Burr had been liberated on bail, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, and that he had returned to his boats.
Nat. Int.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Greenville, Miss. Ter. under date of the 26th January last.
"Our territory has been in commotion for some time past in consequence of A. Burr's arrival. After raising and marching the militia, a committee was appointed to go and examine col Burr's boats—they found 80 or 40 rifles and muskets, 3 or 4 pounds of powder, 200 barrels of pork, several trunks of books, and some other small matters. Burr has given security to stand his trial at our next circuit court, and peace and tranquility is restored to the territory. I believe the people here are warmly attached to the general government."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability, dated Washington, Miss. Ter. 28th Jan. 1807.
"As I suppose that you will be solicitous to hear the state of public affairs here I take up my pen to inform you that Col. Burr has been here about a fortnight. His approach gave much alarm, and that alarm has generally been kept up by successive rumors. It does not appear certain, however, that more than 40 or 50 persons accompanied him, and no arms of any moment have been found. There are persons, however, of good observation, who think he has 500 strangers here of his party. The general affection, which is made by them, is that their object was to settle the Wahita lands bought of Baotop, and certainly many of them are persons from whom one should much more readily expect a project of this kind than any military enterprise."
"Many depredations have been taken, but nothing or no one has come out. except, indeed, that a Mr. Butler of Kentucky, did last week apply to an acquaintance in Natchez to buy up a quantity of guns for Mr. Burr. Comfort Tyler speaks of emigrations only. Mr. Blannerhasset and Mr. Davis Floyd have not yet been examined."
"There is at Natchez a son of gen. Nevil, and a young gentleman of the name of Wilkins, and two others of the name of Elliott and Robinson, all said to be friends of Mr. Burr."
"Gov. Williams reached Natchez yesterday, but brings no accounts of any thing particularly worthy of notice on the river."
"Col. Burr is recognized to appear at the supreme court next Monday and take his trial."
"The attorney general, however, is of opinion that the court can take no cognizance of the offence. It was not one of the superior courts existing here when the act of Congress giving federal jurisdiction to the territorial courts was passed; and is indeed only a court of errors and appeals, except in civil cases where a special jury is required. On this ground he has declined acting, or at least not acted on an application from the collector at Fort Stoddert relative to offences under the revenue laws."
A letter dated New-Orleans, Jan. 23, states that a grand jury had found a bill against judge Wortman and Mr. Kerr, without, however specifying the charge.
TENNESSEE.
NASHVILLE, Feb. 7.
The news from Miss. Ter. represent that country as being in a state of fermentation—Nothing but denunciation and arrest is heard of—a number of persons who were supposed to be deeply concerned in Burr's expedition, were taken prisoners at Natchez and sent to Washington (M. T.) for trial—among whom were Mr. Thomas Butler, Col. Henderson and Mr. Sturges of Natchez.
A letter from New-Orleans states, that some differences had taken place between Gov. Claiborne and General Wilkinson, what the result would be could not be conjectured.
Col. Burr has entered into a recognizance of 10,000 dollars, to appear before the Supreme Court, which will commence an extra session on Monday next. Lyman Harding, Esq. & Col. B. Olmum, we understand, were his two securities.
Comfort Tyler, Esq. Blannerhasset, and several other distinguished characters have arrived in this territory. Eight or ten boats have lately arrived at Bayou-Pierre, making the whole number supposed to be under the direction of Col. Burr, amount to thirteen. There are no troops on board, we understand, and not more than 40 or 50 persons.
Since the above was composed, we have understood, that this "formidable flotilla" has dropped down as low as the mouth of Cole's Creek.
Natchez pap.
NATCHEZ, January 20.
On Saturday evening the 10th instant, an express arrived from Washington City, with dispatches for the executive of this territory, and after a short stay, proceeded to Fort Adams, with dispatches for the governor of Orleans.
On Monday following, a guard of 60 men was placed on the bank of the Mississippi, with orders to stop & examine every boat that should attempt to pass.
On Tuesday morning news reached this place that col. Burr was encamped at the mouth of Bayou-Pierre, with a force it was said by some,
of 40 men, and by others of 300; the former was found to be the most correct. The commander in chief immediately issued orders for embodying a detachment of 100 militia, and in 24 hours 275 men were collected on the bank of the river, ready to receive marching orders. A little before sunset, on Wednesday, the detachment embarked, under the command of Col. Ferdinand L. Claiborne, and ascended by water to the mouth of Cole's Creek, where he was joined by a considerable body of the Jefferson County militia.
The detachment was here met by Major Shields and Capt. Poindexter, aide-de-camp to the Governor, who at the moment the detachment embarked, received orders to proceed in haste to Col. Burr's encampment, and to announce to him the movement of our troops, and to invite his surrender. An armistice was signed by the parties, and Col. Burr agreed to meet the Governor the next day at Mr. Calvin's, near Col. Claiborne's encampment, and to be attended by Col. Fitzpatrick, of Jefferson county. He arrived at the mouth of the creek about two o'clock, passed an hour in camp, and accompanied by several officers of the Jefferson Troop of horse, was conducted to the appointed place. He surrendered himself a prisoner, and a detachment of the troops ascended to the mouth of Bayou-Pierre, to take possession of his arms and other military stores. On Sunday the commander in chief arrived at col. C's encampment, and addressed the detachment in handsome terms—after which the troops were immediately embarked on board of their boats, and returned to this place in the evening all in good health.
COMMUNICATION.
The executive of the Mississippi territory, in order to ascertain the views of Col. Burr, on the 15th instant, deputed Messrs. Shields and Poindexter, to visit the quarters of that gentleman near the mouth of Bayou-Pierre, and to hold a conversation with him on the subject. On the 16th an amicable agreement was entered into between the parties in the following words, to wit:
"The hon. Cowles Mead, acting governor of the Mississippi territory, with a view to restore public tranquility, proposes to Aaron Burr as follows."
"That an interview shall take place at the house of Mr. Calvin on Cole's creek, at two o'clock to-morrow."
The said Cowles Mead pledges himself to protect the said A. Burr during his stay in the territory, and that he shall return to his present position in a suitable manner as soon after the interview as he may please—that in the mean time there shall be no restraint on his person, no violence or molestation to his horses or people, and that the military of the district shall not until after the return of the said A. Burr approach nearer his present quarters than the mouth of Cole's creek.
A. Burr on his part engages that in the mean time no violence or injury shall be offered by any of his people to the inhabitants of the m. T. that they shall keep the peace and not infringe any law of the U. S. or of either of its territories.
The parties above named mutually pledge their honor for the performance of this agreement.
January 18th 1807.
Cowles Mead, by W. B. Shields, } Aids de G. Poindexter, } camp.
A. Burr. Signed in presence of } Thomas Fitzpatrick } In conferring with the above agreement, the proposed interview took place, which resulted in a voluntary submission on the part of Col. Burr to the civil authority of this territory, and after a surrender of whatever military apparatus might be found on board the boats under his direction: a committee was immediately appointed to make the necessary examination and report forth with to the Governor, the number and description of such military stores as they might discover on board said boats.
It is surely a source of felicity to every philanthropic mind that the laws and constitution of the U. S. are maintained inviolate without the catastrophe of a civil contest.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TUESDAY, February 17.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had passed the bill authorizing the President of the United States to accept the services of a number of volunteer companies not exceeding 20,000 men; also an act further supplementary to the act entitled an act concerning the district of Columbia; and that they had agreed to all the amendments proposed by the House to the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves, except the 9th amendment.
The House proceeded to consider the following resolution, offered by Mr. Broom.
"Resolved, That it is expedient to make further provision, by law, for securing the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus to persons in custody, under, or by color of, the authority of the U. S."
Mr. Broom moved a reference of this resolution to a committee of the whole House.
On this motion a debate arose, which occupied the residue of the sitting.
WEDNESDAY, February 18.
The House considered the message of the Senate, stating their disagreement to the ninth amendment proposed by the House to the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States, determined to insist thereon; and appointed a Committee of Conference on their part.
The House resumed the consideration of Mr. Broom's resolution on the subject of the writ of Habeas Corpus.
The original motion to refer the resolution to a Committee of the whole House was raised, and a motion offered to refer it to a select Committee.
The House adjourned without taking the question.
THURSDAY, Feb. 19.
Mr. J. Clay offered a new rule, in addition to the standing rules of the House, fixing the order in which business shall be done; which was ordered to lie on the table.
On motion of Mr. Varnum the House determined for the remainder of the session to meet at 10 o'clock in the morning.
The House resumed the consideration of the resolution offered by Mr. Broom.
The debate was opened by Mr. Burwell, who advocated the reference of the resolution, and concluded by moving to amend it by inserting after the words states , the following words "and the necessity of defining the power of the supreme court of the U.S. in issuing a writ of Habeas Corpus."
This amendment was agreed to without debate; Ayes 76.

Mr. Quincy supported; and Messrs. Jackson, Bidwell and Gregg opposed the reference of the resolution to a select committee.
Mr. Gregg moved to postpone it indefinitely. This motion was supported by Messrs. Smilie, Eppes, Elmer, and Sloan; and opposed by Messrs. Newton, J. Randolph, Elliot J. Clay and Kelley.
When the question was taken at 5 o'clock, by Yeas and Nays, on the indefinite postponement, and carried in the affirmative; Yeas 60; Nays 58.
Saturday, Feb. 21.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Tenny in the chair, on the bill making an appropriation for the further protection of the ports and harbours of the U. States.
The first section of the bill appropriates "20,000 dollars" to this object.
This sum was struck out. Mr. Cook then moved to fill the blank with 500,000 dollars.
This motion was advocated by Messrs. Cook, Ely, Dana; and opposed by Messrs. Chandler, Holland, Elmer and Fife.
Mr. Newton spoke in favor of making a liberal appropriation, without pledging himself to vote for the sum proposed.
When the question was taken, and the motion disagreed to—Ayes 44—Nays 57.
A motion to fill the blank with 200,000 dollars was likewise negatived—Ayes 46.
Mr. Newton moved to fill the blank with 150,000 dollars, which motion was agreed to; Ayes 56; Nays 57.
Mr. Thomas then offered a new section, appropriating 50,000 dollars to enable the President to build gun boats.
This resolution was supported by Messrs. Cook, Afton, Smilie and Gregg; and opposed by Messrs. D. R. Williams and Quincy; and agreed to; Ayes 53; Nays 34.
The first blank was then filled with "150,000 dollars;" Ayes 53; and the second, with "thirty."
The committee rose, and the House adjourned without deciding on the report of the committee.
FRIDAY, Feb. 29.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair, on the bill respecting the claims to land in the territories of Louisiana and Orleans.
Several amendments were made; when the committee rose and reported the bill, which was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
The bill supplementary to the act relative to grants of land to refugees from Nova Scotia, &c. was passed through committee of the whole, and ordered to a third reading.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the bill to punish frauds committed on the Bank of the U. S.
After some amendment, the committee rose and reported the bill, which was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
The motion made by Mr. J. Clay, to make certain additions to the standing rules of the House, was taken into consideration.
After much discussion, and some amendment, the House adjourned at a late hour without passing a final vote on it.
MONDAY, Feb. 23.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole—Mr. Tenny in the Chair—on the bill in addition to the act entitled "An act supplementary to the act entitled 'An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the U. S.'"
A motion was made to strike out the first section.
The first section is as follows.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States of America in Congress assembled, That if any part of the present three per cent. stock of the U. S. shall remain unsubmitted to the loan constituted by the act to which this is an addition, the said unsubmitted stock shall be paid and reimbursed by payments on account both of principal and interest, at the rate of four per centum, a year, upon the original capital of the said stock, until the whole of the said stock shall have been reimbursed and paid; and the commissioners of the sinking fund are hereby authorized and required to make the said payments by dividends, at the rate of one per centum on the original capital, payable on the last days of March, June, September and December of each year, after the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, until the reimbursement shall have been effected.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Tallmadge and Quincy; and opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph and Bidwell; and disagreed to; Ayes 6.
When the committee rose, and the bill was ordered to a third reading.
The House took up the report of the Committee of the Whole on the bill for the better fortifying the ports and harbors of the United States.
The House concurred with the Committee of the Whole, in striking out "20,000 dollars," appropriated by the first section for the better fortifying the ports and harbors of the U. States; 55.
Agreeing with the committee to insert 200,000 dollars a debate arose.
Messrs. Mumford, Thomas, Quincy, Smilie, Masters, Stanton, and Cook supported; and Messrs. Olin, R. Nelson, J. Randolph and Elmer opposed a concurrence.
Mr. Dana declared himself in favor of a larger appropriation, and said he should therefore vote against a concurrence.
The question on concurrence was taken by Yeas and Nays; Yeas 72; Nays 44.
On the question to agree with the Committee of the Whole in adding a new section, appropriating 150,000 dollars to enable the President to cause to be built any number of gun boats not exceeding thirty.
Mr. Dana moved to amend the section as to appropriate the sum of 50,000 dollars to enable the President to cause to be purchased materials, for future use, for the erection of gun boats.
Mr. Allston opposed this motion, which was disagreed to—The Yeas and Nays were taken, and were, Yeas 50—Nays 78.
Mr. Goldsborough then spoke against agreeing to the new section, on which the yeas and nays were taken—Yeas 66—Nays 56.
When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
A message was received from the Senate, stating their agreement to the bill for continuing in force, for a further time, the bill prohibiting commercial intercourse with the island of St. Domingo, with an amendment, to which the House agreed. The amendment does not in the least affect the principle of the bill.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill relative to Virginia military land warrants were referred to the committee on public lands.
Mr. J. Randolph observed that the bill received from the Senate, the object of which, was to prevent intrusions on public lands, had been before the committee on public lands for a considerable time. As it was his wish that this bill should be decided on while the House
was full, as the committee on public lands would find much occupation in the bill last referred to them, he moved that they should be discharged from the further consideration of the former bill, with a view of having it referred to a committee of the whole House.
A motion to adjourn having been made and carried, no question was taken on Mr. Randolph's motion.
TUESDAY, February 24.
The bill providing for fortifying the ports and harbors of the U. S. and for building gun-boats, and the bill in addition to the act entitled, an act supplementary to the act entitled, an act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the U. S. were read a third time and passed.
The greater part of the day was taken up in considering the bill for altering and establishing post roads.
[A more detailed statement hereafter.]
SENATE OF THE U. STATES.
FEBRUARY 10.
Dr. Logan observed, that he had for some time viewed with anxiety the continued depredations committed on the commerce of the United States by the belligerent powers of Europe, by which our mercantile capital had suffered a loss of millions, and our national character was degraded. He considered this lamentable situation of our commerce to arise from the bounty in the form of drawback given by government to encourage the carrying trade, by which our merchants were led into unnecessary conflicts with foreign nations—He therefore moved that a committee be appointed to consider the propriety of repealing so much of any act as allows a drawback of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise exported out of the United States, and that such committee be instructed to report by bill or otherwise.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 8d MARCH.
RUSSIA & FRANCE. —The next arrival from Europe will most probably announce the fate of the war between the Russians and the French. It is impossible however to believe, but that its result will be entirely on the side of those valiant legions "who have illustrated the four quarters of the world by their victories."—It will only be a new proof of the superior sagacity of the French Emperor over the wavering politics of coalitions, and of the want of a firm combination among those monarchs, who pretend to crusade in favor of the liberties of Europe, and who act so feebly, while they pretend to think every thing to be at stake.
Had Prussia kept forward in time during the last Coalition, (as her manifesto has since avowed) she might have probably changed the fate of the battle of Austerlitz. But Prussia held back, and Austria was overwhelmed. Prussia has now fallen a victim to the same want of concert with her ally of Russia; a truth which was pronounced in the following memorable words of Lord Howick, in a debate on the address to the king before the H. of C. on the 19th Dec.
"The same inattention also unfortunately took place with respect to Russia, who was kept in the dark with regard to the intention and the time of the Prussians going to war, by which means her favourable intentions for the service of Prussia have been, in a great measure, frustrated by not having set out on their march before the time, that, to have acted jointly and effectually with the Prussians, they ought to have been in the neighbourhood of Berlin."
But it is now of far less consequence to understand the causes of the present calamities of Russia, than to look forward to their consequences. What other losses are they likely to receive, should they meet defeat in Poland? or what will be the next measures pursued by their triumphant conqueror?
Some have conjectured, that "the thundering eagle" of France will extend her wings to St. Petersburg itself; and that Bonaparte will not rest satisfied until he has dictated peace to Russia, in the very centre of her capital. Certainly this is no extravagant conjecture, when we consider the ambition or the means of the hero who is to accomplish it: But Bonaparte has generally been guided by the calculations of prudence; and there are difficulties in the very path of this enterprize which cannot escape his discernment.
Will Bonaparte disregard the number of forces which he would have to encounter in his march through the enemy's country? Forces, which have been lately announced by the Emperor to amount to 500,000 men; and who will certainly be animated to higher efforts of bravery in the defence of their own country, than in the spoiling of Italy or the plains of Poland.
But should his bravery impel him to overlook these dangers, his prudence will not permit him to lose sight of the difficulties, which will arise from the want of provisions for his men and provender for his horses. It is 20 or 30 days journey from Konigsberg or from Warsaw to Petersburg. It is through a country, not at any time the best provided with the necessaries of life; but less at this moment than ever, as it has already been exhausted by the Russian detachments, who have successfully swept it of its means of subsistence: Those very Russians, who have lately fallen back from the banks of the Vistula, under Bennington's command, on account of the want of provisions.
Bonaparte will have achieved a more solid victory over Russia, by restoring Poland to her power, than by threatening the conquest of Petersburg.—This is the grand object to which Bonaparte at present directs his exertions.
France wants some power to be interposed between her and Russia, which may arrest the inundations of these barbarians. Let Poland be restored to her strength, and that barrier is immensely created. Here is the antagonistic muscle, which France has so long desired to present to the continually growing power of her ferocious enemy. This is the Chinese wall, which the preservation of civilized Europe requires to be erected against the irruptions of those semi-civilized barbarians.
There will be an end to the age of Coalitions. The restoration of Poland will control the only power in Europe, who could have furnished the resources and spirit necessary for these enterprizes. Had there been no Russia, Austria would never have presumed to have formed the last coalition which was terminated by the battle of Austerlitz. Prussia would never have formed the present ruinous one, without the prospect of obtaining the assistance of the same power. It is Russia alone, who would be able to collect the potent scattered forces of Europe, and hurt them against France. But the restoration of Poland will put to complete a check upon her resources, as to exclude her from the formation of similar designs. Let Poland, recover her ancient independence, and gratitude will make her the ally of France; and if what is most probable, she should become attached to the throne of France, by having one of
the imperial family placed at the head of her government, her immense resources will be completely subjected to the control of France. Under such circumstances it is probable that Russia will presume to send her armies into the heart of Europe, when a most formidable power is menacing her own frontier? Will she aspire to form new coalitions against France, when France has a province in reality placed at her very door, and prepared the very first movement she makes, to dispatch her armies across the Dwina, or to intercept the Russian force on its journey? It will be a long time too, before Russia can expect the co-operation of Poland in any of her mad coalitions. Years will elapse before the Poles will forget the resentment which they feel for their oppressors; and that sentiment will only expire, to be succeeded by the animosities of political jealousy and national rivalry.
He may also require of Russia not only the surrender of her department in Poland, but of every conquest which she has made from the Turks. He may compel her to retreat from the banks of the Dnieper.
Thus encircled by Poland on the N. by the League of the Rhine on the W. and by Italy and Dalmatia on the S. Austria can no longer dare to raise the standard of opposition to France.
Turkey will not only be checked by his arms in Dalmatia; but will present him with an easy prey, as his increasing strength in that quarter will enable him to extend his successive encroachments on her territory.
The King of Prussia will be reduced within the narrow limits of Prussia Proper, or the hereditary domains of the House of Brandenburg. And Russia will be arrested in her deluge upon the W. of Europe, by the more strongly organized power of Turkey on the S. or the new empire of Poland on the W.
WILKINS N & BURR.
The drama of A. Burr's conspiracy has not yet reached its dénouement , but in the mean time there is one duty which we owe to our country: Let us not suffer our indignation against A. Burr to be hoodwinked by the specious harmlessnets of his unexecuted plans, nor diverted towards Gen. Wilkinson, by any improprieties his conduct may display.
On the guilt or innocence of Gen. Wilkinson, it is important that we should form our opinion, until we have some false-factory evidence before us. Since the commencement of the disturbances in the West, we have entertained a suspicion in our mind; that if the composed a memoir for the use of the Spanish cabinet, he was capable of being a Spanish penitent; and that if he proved faithful to his country, in its present emergency; it would be more from interest than from principle. The arbitrary measures which he has employed were not calculated to allay our suspicions. Some of the measures have been absolutely necessary to remove the impending storm, some of them might have essentially contributed to the prosperity of his country; but there was a theatrical spectacle about them which was too evidently calculated to throw himself off to the best advantage. There was an air of zeal about him, which seemed to persuade the world that he felt a great deal of it; and much more than he really felt.
No positive opinion is however pretended to be advanced on these points; it is even improper to form one without more positive evidence. Let such opinions however be correct: let Wilkinson be the double traitor and the Spanish penitent which Burr is said to have pronounced him; is it right to suffer our opinion of Burr to be in any degree modified by these new impressions? Is it proper to suffer this man to escape the full load of popular odium which is due to his machinations; because Wilkinson has rendered himself the object of suspicion, or because his military regiment at New Orleans has excited any popular feeling against him?
The question is not, which is guilty Burr or Wilkinson; but whether both are not guilty in their separate spheres, of forming designs injurious to their country. Even if Wilkinson be guilty, his crimes will not go to extenuate those of A. Burr. Both may have been supremely guilty of abandoning their duty to their country; and it will be extremely absurd to acquit A. Burr of accusation, because there has been another man found with a no less guilty conscience than his own.
Let us suppose, that there is no legal evidence against A. Burr; that his accomplices are faithful to their promises as not to whisper an accusation against him; that great exaggeration has crept into the accounts of his military equipments; that he had not taken a single aparent step towards the levying of war; must we therefore acquit A. Burr of the most nefarious projects which have been ascribed to him? Must we depose the depositions of Eaton; must his tampering with Truxton; his communications with Wilkinson; must the discoveries of Graham and the mysterious conduct of Bannerstadt and others; stand as nothing? No! certainly not. Those who would form such conclusions, know nothing of Burr's subtle spirit, which can so easily shift itself to times, places and persons; assume all virtues, if it has them not; and adapt its designs to the varying circumstances of the moment.—What is most probable, is, that if Burr has been guilty of no open overt act against our peace, it was because he was not wanting in the inclination or the plan; but because he was intimidated by subsequent circumstances from prosecuting the plan, which his inclinations suggested.
The reports which are circulating through all the new-papers of the Eastern states, must have first excited his alarm, and increased his caution.
Then followed the arrest of the Muskingham Botilla, which sufficiently showed, that not only was the vigilance of the administration excited by the suspicion of the people, but that they were active in reducing those suspicions into effect.—Burr's alarms must have been full more strongly roused; and every step which he pursued, more particularly marked by the cautious of an experienced mind.
Then ensued the zealous enthusiasm of Gen. Wilkinson on the side of the U. S. which was in all probability contrary to his hopes and expectations. It is not for us to say positively at present, how far they were well or ill-founded. Nothing however was more natural, than these expectations, even were we to reason from the only circumstances which have been already exhibited before us: the fact of Wilkinson's having compiled a memoir on the resources of Kentucky for the use of the Spanish court; the suspicion of his having been employed as a Spanish Penitent; and the friendly reception which the emissaries of Burr seemed to have met with at his hands. What other encouragement he had given, are yet behind the curtain.—It was not, therefore, surprising that Burr should have counted upon his co-operation as on one of the
*According to the Natchez Herald of the 20th of January, Aaron Burr has denounced James Wilkinson "as a traitor!—a most precious villain!! and a Spanish Penitent!!"
main pillars of his enterprize; nor that he should have been extremely alarmed and completely driven from his enterprize by the evident alteration which seemed to have taken place in Wilkinson's conduct. His arrest of Swartwout and Bollman at New Orleans, and his public denunciations of A. Burr, must have completely convinced Burr, that he was to expect nothing but opposition from the man, to whom he had looked up for nothing but co-operation.
Under such circumstances, Burr's best policy could not possibly escape him. It would have been insanity in him to have gone on with an enterprize, in which he had left the principal accomplice he had expected, and to which the public vigilance was so widely excited, that the voice of the whole country was at his heels. What could he better do, then, than softly sneak away from the bold enterprize he had projected, and let up some less obnoxious scheme as the only object of all his plans and all his preparations? This was precisely the very course, which had been predicted from the outset that he would take. It was the very course, which he had designated for himself, when he held forth the settlement of Batavia's grant. Should he find that it was neither possible for him to deliver the federal union; nor to erect an empire in Louisiana; nor conquer Mexico or Vera-Cruz; why—he has determined that the harmless settlement of a tract of land should be the refuge through which he was to escape from all his difficulties.
Let us then beware, how we soften down our opinion of A. Burr by the strange circumstances which at present surround this mysterious business. If A. Burr be really an innocent man, he will present the most astonishing political phenomenon which the world have ever beheld. But if he really is guilty, let us not suffer the just resentment which we should feel for his vices, to be softened down;
Either by the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson; or by his own cautious and timely relinquishment of the nefarious enterprize, which he had commenced.
The British Treaty had not arrived, when we received the last accounts from our tea-ports. The Outer Elsworth was detained 24 hours in London; but the dispatches were not put on board before the failed . As this treaty may be every moment expected; as Congress cannot continue its session beyond 12 o'clock this night; and as it is of the utmost importance that the treaty should be ratified and its contents known as soon as possible; we presume that the President will convene the Senate by proclamation, on the 4th inst. the very day after the adjournment of Congress.
According to the London papers, the contents of the treaty are to be concealed, until the two countries shall have mutually exchanged their ratifications.—It will be impossible for us, therefore, to understand its provisions for several weeks. But if we may judge from the transient paragraphs of the London papers, we may be permitted to form the highest hopes of its being calculated for the interests of our country. The prints opposed to the English ministry already begin to denounce it; because it contains important concessions in our favor. They particularly assert that it abandons the rule of war in 1756; or in other words, that it opens the colonial trade to us from such an administration as the present and from such a minister as Monroe, how could less have been expected?
This treaty will probably differ from Mr. Jay's in two important points: in the stipulations which are embraced by both, and these in which Jay's treaty was perfectly silent. Among the last was this question of colonial trade, and the important principle of impairment; on neither of which points, notwithstanding all the ridiculous eulogiums which it received from the federalists, did it contain a single provision in our favour.—If therefore besides securing the rights, which were expressly abandoned by the treaty of '94, it has secured those on which the treaty of '94 was silent, the present treaty will stand on most distinguished ground. It has secured rights which were not only abandoned by that treaty, but which were more difficult to be established, from the being clogged with the acquisition of other stipulations; and it secures certain stipulations in our favour, which that treaty completely permitted.
After the preceding article was in type, we received the following notice by the last evening's mail. We have no doubt that Mr. Duer's name is the bearer of the treaty.
NEW-YORK, February 23. The ship Middletown (before or Squam Beach ) left London on the 16th of December, and Coes on the 30th of January. The passengers reached town on Saturday. They consist of Mr. H. C. Duer, merchant, of Baltimore, who is the bearer of dispatches from the American minister in London to the Secretary of State; two Mr. Holmes's, Mr. Needham, Mrs. Nutt, Mrs. Gillespie, and several in the steerage. The cargo had been all landed on the beach when the passengers left her; about one third of it damaged. The ship lies high and dry, and it is supposed will not be got off.
Merc. Adv.
NOTICE. ALL those indebted to the Estate of the late CHARLES POTTER, deceased, are requested to make payment; and all those having claims against the said Estate are desired to bring them forward for adjustment to Mr. JOHN FORSTER, Richmond, Mr. ROBERT CHRISTIE, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS ALLAN, Admr. March 3. ot.
NOTICE. BY virtue of a Trust Deed executed to us by Mrs. Margaret West, we shall on Saturday the 28th inst. expose to sale by public auction to the highest bidder, for ready money, upon the premises;
ALL the remaining part of that Tract, piece or parcel of Ground, heretofore undivided, situate, lying and being in the city of Richmond, and which is commonly called and known by the name of Quincy's Academy ground ; or so much thereof, as may be sufficient to pay and satisfy two installments of 1000 dol. each, due to Mr. Yeatman Smith of the city of Richmond, and the cost and charges of executing this trust.
SAMUEL M'CRAW, } Trustees. GEORGE FISHER, } Feb. 10. ot.
BY consent of the parties, the sale as intended above, is postponed until Saturday next, the 7th inst. when it will certainly be made upon the premises; and by like consent, 60 and 90 days credit will be given for the purchase money; the purchasers executing notes, negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved indorsers.
The sale will be made for the full sum secured under the deed, by agreement of the parties. March 3. The Trustee.
TO RENT, A BRICK TENEMENT, near the Manufactory of Arms, recently large enough to accommodate a genteel family. E. HARVE. March 2. ot.
FOR RENT, A SMALL HOUSE near the Bank, lately occupied by Lewis Harvie, Esq. as an office.—Apply at the Bank. March 3. ot.
Letters
REMAINING IN THE POST-OFFICE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FEBRUARY 23, 1807, WHICH HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN ADVERTISED.
A.—Baudet St. Aubin, James Allen, John Arden. B.—George Backus, Mr. Beard, William Ball, James C. Bradley, John Bonnett, William Brame, Robert Blakey, William Breedon, William Bennett, C. A. H. Bradford, Francis Branch, Moeur. Pole Burroughs, James Brand, Mrs. Fanny Berdon. C.—John C. Clapton, Samuel Coleman, William Call, Asaph Chandler, Mrs. Letitia Crump, William Cumming, Charles L. Carter, Elias Carner, Charles Crenshaw, James Carter, John Caulfield, James Clarke, Edward Collier, George Carlson, James Calhoun, John Clarke, Richard Cooke, John Corbin, Capt. John Craddock. D.—Jonah Dyle, Theodorus Doyle, George Dunn, Christian Dill, John Davis, Walter Dunn, E. A. Davidson, Abraham Dill, Capt. D. D. Denicke, Bartle Davis. E.—Afa Emanuel, John Earl, S. Emanuel, Finch Average, Hezekiah Emberton Dr. Geo. Evans, Samuel Ellison, Thomas Edwards, Rachel Ellison. F.—William Foll, William Fulcher, Jackson Frayler, William Flemming. G.—John Guerrant, James H. Gordon, John Guy, Charles Ghequer, Mrs. E. Green, William Gibson, Peggy Geddy, Edmund Grady, Mrs. May Green. H.—Matthew Henderson, John Holman, James Harrison, Mrs. Francis Harris, Joseph Henderson, Daniel P. Harwood, George Harlon, Harry Heath, Hezekiah Henry, James Huron, Samuel Harrison, David or James Hollaway, William Harris, Capt. William Hoffman. I.—Thomas A. C. Jones, John Jordan. K.—Apatia Knight. L.—George Linsey, Messrs. Luke & Co. John S. Lee, or Wm. K. Lee, Joseph Lord, Miss Polly Love, Mrs. Ann Lee, Wilshire M. Lewis, Capt. M. Lea, Capt. Alijiah Luce. M.—William Mills, Miss Eliza Morgan, P. M'Mara, Thomas Mathias, Mrs. M. Morden, Samuel G. Marton, John Mason, Miss C. Morris, Thomas P. Miller, Thomas Maul, H. Mobby, Hugh Massie, Joseph Merrick, Capt. Peter Mansfield. N.—Francis Nugrin, Joseph Noble, Peter Nelson, Edmund Northam, Elisha Neale. O.—William Oden. P.—David Peters, Charles Pencil, Mrs. C. Paul, Samuel Porter & Co. John Poats, Benjamin Poulard, Andrew Peery, Mrs. Pickering, Mrs. Patterson, Capt. Thomas Pryor. Q.—William H. Quarles. R.—Miss Anaky Reddie, Wm. Rose, Senr. John Royfer, Capt. Ro. Robinson. S.—George W. Sweeney, Mrs. E. Smith, John Siskley, Peyton Southall, Miss Harriet Sawyers, Benjamin Shackleton, Mrs. Ann Sydney, Thomas Shearlock, Mrs. Antony Shelton, Wm. Strange, Wm. Stevenson, Capt. Wm. Saunders, Charles Schaff, Capt. Francis Smith, John Smith, Capt. David Saunders. T.—George Todd, John Turner, John Tinsley, Col. John Thornton, Beverly Turpin, John Taylor, Mrs. Amelia Taylor, Capt. Wm. Trabue. V.—Madame Vertelle, James Voshall. Y.—Levi Yale, Peter Yeaman. W.—Mrs. Wagaman, Isaac Webster, John B. Winn, Joshua Walker, Edmund Whaffner, Thomas Watson, Mrs. Sarah Woodward, Thomas Wath, Miss Eliza D. Williamson, Mrs. Susanna Worley, Delaney Williamson, Majr. Thomas Ward, John J. Wills, Ann Williams, John Spofford Welford, Samuel Wright, Edward Walford, Robt. Wade, Thomas Warrell, Charles Wills.
M. VANDEWALL, R. M.
It being more advantageous to the defendants, who are interested in the trade of land, &c. advertised in the last page of this paper, that they should be sold on credit, than for cash; & the plaintiffs, by their counsel, having assented to a sale on credit; the same will be accordingly sold on credit. The land will be laid off for sale in the manner, which shall seem most beneficial. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid down in cash; one half of the remaining three fourths in six months from the day of sale, and the balance in nine months from the same period. The conveyance to the purchasers are not to be made, until the whole amount of their respective purchases shall be discharged. The Goodland lands will be sold at Goodland court-house on the court day thereof, in the month of April next; to wit, on the third Monday, being the 20th day of April.
WILLIAM BERKLEY, } Commissioners. JOSIAH ELLIS, } WM. MANN, }
March 3. To be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Tuesday the 10th of March next, agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, decd.
THREE hundred and seventy acres of LAND, lying in the upper part of Mathews County, pleasantly situated on the Piankatank River, commanding an extensive view of the Chesapeake, and affording the best Fish and Oysters in abundance. The land is of good quality, lies level, is well watered, and the form almost a regular square, two fides of which are bounded by the river and a navigable creek, so that one half of the Land may be said to be enclosed by water. The improvements are a commodious Dwelling-House two story high, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Overseers House, Barn, &c. a very handsome young Apple Orchard of about four hundred trees of well selected fruit.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date which shall be remitted on punctual payment.
WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Esq., N. B. Any person wishing to view the above, will apply to Mr. Spark, residing on the Land. March 3. otf.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday the 15th of last month, Charles Aldridge, an apprentice, a very bright mulatto, about seventeen years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, his hair dark, and countenance when spoken to. He had on, when he eloped, a small new for hat, a short brown coat and waistcoat and drabbed pantaloons, the feet pieced with a different color; different color

To the Freeholders of the District composed of the counties of SPOTSYLVANIA, ORANGE, MADISON, and LOUISA.
ONE whose interest is inseparably connected with your own, whose feelings and whole political sentiments vibrate in unison with those of the great body of Republicans whom he addresses, feels himself impelled by motives of the most imperious nature, to address you on the subject of your next Congressional election.
To be convinced of this, it will be only necessary to recollect, that upon the approaching elections, with most probability depend the fate of the Yazoo claims. The great mass of the people, honest and unspotted in their nature, but little dream of the fraud and corruption, attendant upon political intrigue.
Fellow Citizens, when I survey the power and resources of this harped band of speculators, I tremble for the liberties of my country.
If we value then those political institutions which experience has taught us to cherish and respect, let us scan with a scrutinizing eye the characters of those men who are candidates for our suffrage.
It is now doubly necessary to be upon the alert, as an attempt will be made to mingle this question with the Presidential election.
It is impolitic, because it will foment that jealousy of the power and influence of Virginia, which is well known to exist among some of our sister states.
But the grand objection to such a pledge, or to any declaration whatever on the part of the candidate, is that it is in direct hostility to the spirit of our federal constitution, which declares that the Legislative, Executive and Judicial departments of our government shall be kept separate and distinct.
There is one fact which ought to put us upon our guard against the increase of executive power.
Again; it opens a door to electioneering intrigue, by shifting the pivot upon which elections ought to turn, to some subordinate point, and thus giving the man who may wish to wriggle himself into executive power, an opportunity of doing it, by espousing the cause of him whose chance may be best of succeeding to the Presidency.
as a legislator, he carries his election, and sinks into the humble tool of him, whose name and whole influence have gained him his election.
Let us place then this election upon its proper basis, the intrinsic merits of the candidates, and let not our attachment to Mr. Madison induce us to establish a precedent dangerous to our liberties.
MESSAGE
From the President of the United States communicating information of the effect of gun-boats in the protection and defence of harbors;
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
In compliance with the request of the House of Representatives, expressed in their resolution of the fifth inst., I proceed to give such information, as is possessed, of the effect of gun-boats in the protection and defence of harbors,
The efficacy of gun-boats for the defence of harbors, and of other smooth and inclosed waters, may be estimated, in part, from that of galleys, formerly much used, but less powerful, more costly in their construction and maintenance, and requiring more men.
To the Mississippi and its neighboring waters, forty gun-boats.
The flotillas assigned to these several stations might each be under the care of a particular commandant, and the vessels composing them would, in ordinary, be distributed among the harbors within the station, in proportion to their importance.
At times, when Europe, as well as the U. States, shall be at peace, it would not be proposed that more than six or eight of these vessels should be kept afloat.
It must be superfluous to observe, that this species of naval armament is proposed merely for defensive operations;
TH: JEFFERSON.
Extract of a letter from Gen. Moraitis Gates, to Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, dated October 19, 1804.
I am charmed with your indicating gun-boats, for I believe them to be the proper defence for large harbors that has been hitherto imagined;
NOTE.—This letter was only the cover of general Wilkinson's opinion, and therefore shows only in general terms what that was.
A letter from commodore S. Barron, to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, dated Washington, February 9, 1807.
In consequence of a conversation which I had the honor to hold with you yesterday, on the subject of gun-boats, I venture to state my reasons for supposing them the proper kind of vessels to afford the most effectual means of defence and annoyance within the bays and rivers of the United States.
The middle ground, the Horse Shoe, and Wiloughby's point, are proper positions for gun-boats to take to repel attempts to enter the bay and James river.
The efficacy of gun-boats in the defence of coasts, ports and harbors, must be obvious to every person capable of reflection;
The efficacy of gun-boats in the defence of coasts, ports and harbors, must be obvious to every person capable of reflection; when it is considered with what celerity they can generally change their position and mode of attack, extending it widely to as many different directions as their number consists of, or concentrating nearly to one line of direction.
from their magnitude may be struck by almost every foot. The advantages of gun-boats, for the defence contemplated are numerous; they cannot easily be surrounded, be the force of the enemy what it may;
IN CHANCERY.
United States Court, Fifth Circuit, and Virginia District, November Term, 1806.
IN COUNCIL, February 19th, 1807.
IT is advised, that the following agents be appointed for the collection of the arrears of Taxes due this Commonwealth, viz:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
To all it may concern, that as Executor of Thomas Ferguson, deceased, of Cumberland county, I request all persons indebted to the said deceased, to come forward and make payment;
WASHINGTON TAVERN!
ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD HALAM.
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
WILLIAM WEST has purchased the stock of DRUGS & MEDICINES, belonging to the firm of Dr. Daniel Wilson & Co.
LOST.
A BOND, assigned to me by John Jordan, Joseph Eades, and Saml. Shelton, the obligors for £150.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Daff.
IN Pursuance of the foregoing decree, we shall proceed to sell at Public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places following, that is to say:
The tract in the county of Powhatan, containing 1200 acres, at Powhatan court-house, on the third Wednesday in April, 1807, being the 15th of the 10th month, and court day of the said county;
The tract on Beaverdam creek, in the county of Goochland, containing 900 acres, at Goochland court-house, on the third Monday in April, 1807, being the 26th of the 10th month, and court day of the said county;
The tract in the county of Powhatan, containing 1200 acres, at Powhatan court-house, on the third Wednesday in April, 1807, being the 15th of the 10th month, and court day of the said county;
WILLIAM BERKELLY,
JOSHIA ELLIS,
WILLIAM MANN,
IN Pursuance of the foregoing decree, we shall proceed to sell at Public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places following, that is to say: