Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-04-22 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1258.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
MOUNT PROSPECT.
FOR sale, that elegant situation, called MOUNT PROSPECT, situated on the north side of Bacon Branch, containing six half acre lots, with all the improvements, distinguished in the plan for the city in Duvall's plan; reference may be had to the survey which is as follows, No 191, 192, 193, 197, 198, 199, 200, whole adjoining each other, composing a city square and surrounded by 3 streets, each 33 feet wide—these lots are elegantly situated and highly improved, and in point of health and prospect none can excel it. On these lots are a complete two-story brick house, 32 by 20, with a complete kitchen underneath, with many conveniences not common in kitchens—on the first floor is a room of 18 feet square and a 12 feet passage, and above are four rooms including the garrets, which are comfortable—A stable of 16 by 20, completed, with stalls for four horses and a loft to contain four ton of hay, with a carriage house, granary, a well of most excellent water, well bricked, and with other necessary buildings—a complete garden in extreme high cultivation, planned in a superior manner, and from its production £100 a year might be made from the garden with a small exertion, it being so handy to the market—there is about half an acre in excellent clover, a number of the best fruit trees that could be obtained, such as grafted Cherry, Apple, Pear, Peach, Quince, Damson, and a variety of Plum Trees. The inclosure of these lots are with the best heart paling, cedar posts and oak rails, done in the best manner. This situation is worth the attention of many people; it must be admitted from the rapid increase of this city and the many improvements now executing adjoining these lots, must make it extremely valuable, and is daily increasing. It is unnecessary to give a further description of this place, as it is presumed no person will purchase without viewing the premises. It must be admitted that it has as many advantages as any situation to its size, and is well worth the attention of every person who has a wish for such a pleasant retreat. Should I not dispose of this property privately, before Wednesday the 28th of next month, I will on that day sell to the highest bidder, where the terms of payment will be made easy and made known on that day.
Solomon Marks.
Richmond, April 11th, 1806. N. B. I will shew any gentleman the premises, who think it worth their while to call on me.
Which we will sell low for Cash, approved paper, or Country Produce. Shaphard & Lucke.
Feb 29, 1806. VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery held in Richmond. Between John Gathright, plaintiff, And John Miller, defendant. ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, the court the sixteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, referred the accounts in this suit to one of its commissioners, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the court reported and any errors therein thought pertinent by himself or required by the parties to be specially stated. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
Commissioner's Office, Richmond, March 20th, 1806. THE parties are hereby notified that I have appointed the fourteenth day of July next to carry into effect the annexed order of court; on which day they are desired to attend at my office in this city with their accounts and vouchers ready for examination and settlement. SAMUEL GREENHOW, M. C.
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber is authorised to dispose of between two and three thousand acres of LAND, situated in the county of Prince George, and known by the name of OLD TOWN, on the following terms, to wit:—One fifth of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in four annual instalments, to carry interest from the time of sale—the payment whereof must be secured by bond and mortgage on the land. This land is distant from the town of Petersburg about 14 miles; from James river 4 or 5 miles, and about 1 1-2 from Nible's creek, which is navigable for boats up to Peacock's mill. The soil is remarkably well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and Tobacco, and the greatest part of the tract is covered with fine timber. It will be sold in lots to suit purchasers, and will be shown to any person desiring to view it, by Mr. Drury Livsey, who resides on it. Prompt attention will be paid to any communication on the subject, directed to the subscriber at Shirley, in Charles City county, by post, to Granville mills. PATRICK HENDON, agent for Chas Carter of Shirley. Feb 29, 1806.
SPORTS OF THE TURF. THE RACES will commence as usual at William Price's race field, in Charlotte county, on Thursday the 15th day of May next, and continue three days—First day, one mile heats, entrance thirty dollars—Second day, two mile heats, fifty dollars entrance, half forfeit—and the third day will be run for an elegant Saddle, Bridle, Whip, Martingale and Collar, for any horse two miles out, weights agreeable to new market; files allowed 3lb—Any gentleman wishing to enter a horse, may do so by applying to the subscriber living on the place, or to William Price. The races will certainly commence on the above days, as several horses are already entered. In order to render no further dispute, the ground is to represent one mile. SHORT JONES. 6th April, 1806. w4t
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale, 950 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, belonging to the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. about three miles above Manchester and lying upon the river affording several very convenient mill seats; this tract possesses many advantages which would be considerable to a purchaser. It is now under high cultivation, inclosed in a good fence and well watered; two thirds of the above tract is covered with valuable timber, and lies convenient either to the turnpike or river. The above land if not disposed of privately, prior to the 1st day of May, will then be offered at public auction, on the premises, in lots to suit purchasers. Any person wishing to view it, will be shown it by the subscriber, or in his absence by William Bowles residing thereon. George Markham. December 24th, 1805. w1may
TAKEN up a runaway on the 29th of March, and committed to Hanover jail, a negro man slave, who calls himself RICHARD BROWN, and says he is the property of James Hollie of Lynchburg. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. HENRY H. VAUGHAN. April 1, 1805. 2m
BUZZARD,
Imported by the late Col. John Hoomes, of the Bowling Green, will stand the ensuing season, to commence the 1st of March, and end the 15th of July) at my farm in Chesterfield county, four miles from Goode's and Bevil's Bridges, on Appomattox river, twenty five above Petersburg the same from Richmond, and fifteen from Amelia courthouse; & will be let to mares on the following terms. Fifty Dollars the season, by note, dischargeable at any time within it, by the payment of forty, with one dollar to the groom. In every instance, either a note, or the money must accompany the mares. BUZZARD in point of form, blood and performance, stands almost unrivalled, in this, or any other country; and as a foal getter, the racing calendars of England fully attest his celebrity. In 1792, he produced on the turf at Newmarket, 5 winners. In 1800, seven. In 1801, four. In 1802, sixteen. In 1803, twenty-one; and in 1804, sixteen (total seventy nine) and from what I have seen of the sheet calendar for 1805, I think his numbers in the list of winning horses, will exceed that of any other year. I have in possession a calendar of the 9th of November last, which concluded the Hougham meeting at Newmarket. It contains thirty odd races, eleven of which were won by Buzzard's stock; and in the same calendar, two of them are advertised to cover at ten guineas a mare, the next season. Buzzard's stock are large and highly formed. Popularity is upwards of sixteen hands, and is said to be the most elegant horse in England. Quiz won the great Oatland stakes, and a match over the Beaton course (4 miles and a quarter) for 1000 guineas. Good high and low land pastures, and every attention paid to mares sent, but no responsibility for accidents. Mares will be fed on moderate terms if required, for which the money must be sent. THOMAS BRANCH. 24th January, 1806. w3m
PEDIGREE.
BUZZARD was got by Woodpecker, his dam Mistrunne, by Dux, his granddam Curiosity, by Snap—Cogwheels—Bartlett's Children.
ST. PAUL,
A beautiful sorrel horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone; will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on James river, generally known by the name of Maiden's Adventure, about 3 miles above Fine-Greek mill, and 4 miles below Michaux's ferry, in Powhatan county, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, which will commence the first of March, and expire the first of August—Extraordinary good and extensive pasturage gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. Gentlemen wishing their mares foal, may be furnished with corn at the market price, for which cash must be sent with the mares—as also, notes of hand for the due payment of the money for the season. N. B. Twenty dollars, paid on or before the third Wednesday in November (being Powhatan court day) will be received as full compensation of the above, with half a dot to the groom. This beautiful horse, St. Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Salm-tram, who was got by Eclipse that covered at 200 guineas the season—his dam Virago by Snap—his granddam by Regulus, out of a sister to Black and all-Black, and was thought to be the best runner of his time—he won several large stakes, among which was the Derby, 1783, beating Dungannon, Volunteer, Phenomenon, Gonzales, and several others—he was the sire of Whiskey, who at 3 years old won 4550 guineas, also of Whip, Royalist, Peeping Tom General, Coiner, Sylph, Sepjem, Carolina, Tiffany, Laurestina, St. David, Sprightly, Queen of Sketha, Spankaway, Rose, Sweeper, Cyclus, Coal Merchant, Pickpocket, Oscar, Ambrosio, Pretty Patty, and several others of the first rate runners. St. Paul's dam Purity was got by Matchem, who covered for several of the last years of his life at 50 guineas a mare—her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame perhaps as a good breeder, as any mare in the kingdom—she was the dam of Virgin, Dido, Conundrum, Ranthos, Enigma, Miss Timms, Pumpkin, Maiden (who was dam of Walnut) Le Sang, Rasselas, Purity, and several others. Purity was the dam of Rockingham, Archibald, Fitzwilliam, St. Paul and several others—Several certificates of St. Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Powhatan city, March 1st, 1806. 1f
COURTNEY'S
LAST COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs. Are for sale at this office.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, March 7.
DEBATE, ON MR. GREGG'S RESOLUTION, [CONTINUED]
(Mr. FINDLEY's speech concluded.)
When or by whom was ever non-importation deemed a war measure? not at any time we know of by Britain, the United States or probably any other nation. The British treaty recognizes it as a measure of peace. While we were yet colonies we had recourse to non-importation by voluntary agreement, in order to induce Britain to repeal the stamp act after other methods had been exhausted. It was not considered or treated as a war measure by either party, but by affecting the manufacturing interest, &c. in Britain it procured the repeal in part of the revenue acts, what of them remained un-repealed as a pledge of the sovereign right of the British parliament to legislate for the colonies, produced the war which established our independence.
During the first session of the third congress, information of the British orders of the 8th of June 1793, and the aggressions in pursuance of these, orders committed on our commerce, were officially communicated to congress by the President. In consequence of which Mr. Madison submitted certain resolutions that are now in the hands of the members, but before any final decision on them had been taken, information was received of the orders of the 6th of November, 1793 which authorized a higher degree of aggression than had been heretofore committed. Neither the orders of June or November were otherwise known but by the execution, until after great damage had been sustained. In consequence of information of these ruinous depredations an embargo for 30 days was laid after two days consultation with an interval between, with shut doors. The embargo was soon after extended for 30 days longer.
The embargo however was not intended as a permanent measure, nor expected to have any permanent effect, it could not have great effect except on the British West-Indies which depended on us for their necessary supplies. The embargo however secured what was yet in our harbors until congress might have time to deliberate, and Britain did not treat it as a war measure.
The first result of that deliberation was a resolution for sequestrating the debts due to British subjects by citizens of this country, which was at this time a large amount. After this had been considered for a considerable time and afterwards discussed, it was dropped, and a resolution for a non-intercourse with the British dominions submitted to the house. This resolution was with frequent intervals a subject of deliberation for some weeks before the house of representatives, and in all its stages was supported by a majority. While this subject was before the house and before a bill was ordered to be reported, information was received that Britain on the 8th of January, had favorably revised the orders of the 6th of Nov. preceding, and that our commerce was again admitted to be conducted on such a footing as we have since acquiesced in with little complaint. But the progress of the non-intercourse bill was not therefore stopped; the British court had issued orders on one principle in June, and upon another principle in November, and a third principle in March. Three orders essentially different from each other were issued in seven months and might probably have made another change before this information arrived, the bill therefore passed the house by a greater majority than it is believed any other commercial measure during that session. It passed also in the senate by a respectable majority till the order for the last reading, when the votes being equal the bill was refused the last reading by the Vice-President's vote. The President had recently nominated Mr. Jay envoy extraordinary to the court of London, this induced a number of the members of the senate to believe that it was not necessary to pass the non-intercourse bill into a law.
Mr. F. said, he had sufficient ground to believe that the President delayed the nomination of an envoy for a considerable time, waiting for the progress of the bill and that he did not nominate the envoy with an intention to defeat the last vote on the bill, but rather to correspond with it. Thus far he well recollected that on the day that the non-intercourse resolution was submitted to the house, in conversation with one of the heads of departments on the subject of the President sending an envoy which was then much talked of, the gentleman said that the President would send an envoy as soon as
congress had strengthened his hands with any sufficient expression of the public will, that Madison's resolutions appeared suitable early in the session was generally admitted, but they were dropped perhaps as not corresponding to the increased aggressions since Nov. The resolution for sequestration, he said, he did not approve, but the resolution for non-intercourse then submitted to the house by Mr. Clark of New-Jersey, he thought would answer the purpose, and that if it passed congress, the President would send an envoy. It did pass the house of representatives by a large majority, and the second reading in the senate before the envoy was nominated by the President. These circumstances are mentioned to demonstrate that at no period heretofore, either before or since the declaration of independence, was refusing to import or consume the produce or manufactures of any country deemed a war measure; it cannot be so unless some treaty is her-by broken. The British treaty secures this right to both parties.
Mr. F. said it was true that not only on the occasions above mentioned, but on the discussion of the resolution submitted by Mr. Madison, on the resolution for an embargo and the opposition to the British treaty being ratified, there were members and others who declared these measures would lead to war, &c. It was particularly so when the question of the embargo was first discussed. That the measure will lead to war is always the cant word of opposition, and is well calculated to alarm such of the citizens as are not well informed, but enacting such measures as are agreeable to the treaty with Britain, and within the unquestionable rights of sovereignty; therefore cannot of themselves cause war. The resolution therefore is not objectionable on this ground, whatever it may be on the ground of expediency. But if the British government should, disregarding the principles of justice, embargo our ships in their harbors, capture them on the ocean, where we have a large amount of property afloat, and even if they should be mad enough to attack our ports and harbors with their fleet, if they should do all that has been suggested by the gentleman from Virginia, we have the power and means of making reprisals. Mr. F. said, that that gentleman had charged his colleague (Mr. Smith) with inconsistency, he having formerly opposed a fleet and was now in favor of one, &c. but this was not the case, neither his colleague nor himself were in favor of a fleet, nor would ever vote for one to oppose or make reprisal on Britain, while less expensive and much more certain means of reprisal were in our power. The vast amount of stock that the British subjects owned in our funds and banks, and of debts due from our merchants to her merchants and manufacturers, and her territories of Nova Scotia and Canada in our neighborhood which, though of no great value to us are of incalculable value to her, are all in our power and are all lawful objects for reprisals which at least may be justified by excess of provocation. Even supposing Great-Britain lost to all sense of justice and national honor, which he did not admit in its whole extent, yet we will all admit that she is sensible of and pursues her own interest, and that it is not her interest to go to extremities with us on the account of all she gains by the aggressions of which we complain must be admitted by all competent judges.
The gentleman from Virginia has spoken of the character of those engaged in commerce in an unusual strain of acrimony; he has denounced commercial pursuits and denied protection to it beyond gun-shot from our shores, &c. It is true he yesterday refused protection only to what is usually though incorrectly called the carrying trade. Formerly by the carrying trade was understood to be carrying the property of other nations on freight. In this Holland who has little produce of her own to export was generally greatly engaged. Her merchants were formerly the carriers for all the maritime nations of Europe. Our own shipping merchants also were early engaged in this trade even before 1793, they contended for the right of doing so, but that is now given up, if any do now engage in it they neither claim nor receive protection from our government. The name of carrying trade is now applied to that commerce carried on by purchasing goods in one country bringing them to our own country, and if they are not in demand there re-shipping them to a foreign market, &c. or disposing of them to those who do so.
Mr. F. said that he was astonished to hear this commerce stated as inimical to agriculture, as to its rival, &c. Whatever may be said of the manufactures and commerce of Britain being rivals to the landed interest, it will not apply in this country. We have no established manufactures in the country, therefore our own manufactures are not the sources of
our commerce as they are in Britain. The produce of agriculture, viz. what can be spared from the farm, or what can be caught in the ocean by the industry of our own citizens, is the sole basis of our own commerce and if agriculture fails, commerce fails with it. What is called with us the carrying trade and the direct trade cannot easily be separated; we take from Britain to the amount of near 12 million dollars more than she takes from us; how will we pay it? She does not take our flour, meat or fish, and but very little of any thing from the middle or eastern states. We sell our flour, meat, &c. chiefly in the French and Spanish W. Indies, and bring the returns in sugar, coffee, rum, &c. to our own ports, and what is not consumed in our own country is permitted to be shipped to the European ports, where they can find a market under a neutral character, and the proceeds are transmitted to Britain to pay the balance she has against us, or in part in such goods as can be got where the sales are made. A scarcity of bread sometimes induces Britain to open her ports to our grain and flour, but even then the cargo exported will come far short of paying for a return cargo of her finished manufactures, and it is the same with the bulky raw materials of the southern states, of which Britain takes a large portion; the balance has to be paid in the circuitous manner mentioned above. Our provisions, &c. sold in the W. Indies will purchase return cargoes of coffee, sugar, rum, &c. and but little money can be got; the return cargoes therefore, if more than is necessary for home consumption, must be permitted to find a market in other countries, and for his permission a duty is paid. Thus what is called the carrying trade is so combined with the direct trade, that it cannot be separated without injury to the farmer as well as the merchant.
Perhaps to those who understand the subject, the waggons constantly employed in hauling merchandise from Philadelphia and Baltimore on the great western road to Pittsburgh, may in some measure illustrate the carrying trade as connected with the exports of our produce to a foreign market. About 300 of five or six horse teams are constantly at all seasons employed in hauling goods from these two places, besides many other teams occasionally, they pass through the dividing ground between the Atlantic and western waters as they would otherwise return empty like a ship in ballast, they take in flour on the way generally at half the price for carriage at which the flour will sell at the ports, but if they were not to be certain of back loads in returning, they would not take the gift of the flour for hauling it; but if they were to haul no more goods than the flour would purchase, or than what is consumed in the country, one barrel of 20 could not be hauled, the goods are taken to Pittsburgh, Monongahela, Wheeling, &c. and boat to the western parts of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio state, and even to Tennessee. If the carrying trade from the goods brought in the waggons was not permitted, the produce would not find a market and the imported goods would come much dearer to the consumer. Probably Pennsylvania, in which there are a greater proportion of citizens who reside at a distance from a seaport than in any other state, have felt earlier and more severely, the effects of British aggression than the citizens of any other Atlantic states. The flour sells so low since these aggressions commenced that the waggons return unloaded and prefer hauling the feed for their horses to hauling flour.
Mr. F. said the protection secured by the constitution to commerce was well stated and enforced by his colleague (Mr. Smith) and need not to be repeated. It is well known that the eastern, and most of the middle states were engaged in commerce both direct and circuitous, almost from the commencement of their colonization; that restraints on the commerce by the British government was one principal cause of declaring independence. The power to regulate and protect commerce was endeavored to be vested in the old Congress, and the necessity of obtaining that power was the moving cause of changing that form of government; therefore his colleague was right in stating that the commerce of the eastern and middle states has an equal claim to protection as the agriculture of the southern states. If we denote the character of one class of citizens, such as the merchants as a body have been denounced on this floor, we may go on and denounce another and another class until one state denounces another, and so put an end to the union, or destroy all confidence between citizens of different professions as well as between different states. Congress is fully vested with the power of regulating commerce with foreign nations, and consequently with the power of protecting and regulating it.

Congress can limit the extent to which that is called either the direct or carrying trade ought to be permitted, but as far as any trade is authorised to be carried on it is entitled to protection.
Mr. F. said that though he absolutely denied that the resolution was a measure that in justice or on the acknowledged principles of the law of nations, led to war more than any other resolutions submitted to the committee did, yet he acknowledged that it would occasion more privations than some of them. It would lessen the supplies of some kinds of such manufactures as we were accustomed to consume. It would, in some measure, change the accustomed channels of commerce. It would for some time, no doubt, lessen in some degree the amount of our revenue, but by no means to the terrific amount suggested by some gentlemen who have spoken in opposition to the resolution. Our merchants, possessed as they are of a sufficient number of ships and a competent amount of capital will, in the pursuit of their own interests, find a sufficient supply of manufactures from other countries, and thereby encourage a competition with the manufactures of Britain, and even if for a time they fail in doing this, they will procure British goods from other countries to which they will be transmitted at a considerable loss to the owners, so that our necessary wants will be supplied and our revenue suffer very little diminution, and our own manufactures be encouraged. This is however supposing the worst that may happen, it is supposing that Britain will have so much lost all respect to her own interest as to persevere in her aggressions contrary to her interest; this she has rarely heretofore done, and her relief is fully in her own power—let her only act as before last August.
Mr. F. said that after all, the question is not so much whether we shall adopt the resolution now before the house, as whether we shall agree to any measure of any kind to strengthen the hands of the Executive in negotiating with Britain. That we should do so be considered as absolutely necessary, but the choice of measure would be governed by the view of their expediency, all things considered. What will be the consequence of neglecting to do any thing? To answer this question let us examine how the case stands. We are specially informed that the President has made every effort in his power to negotiate falling in the object of these efforts he has officially laid the case before Congress, which is exclusively vested with competent power to prescribe rules in such an emergency; they only have the constitutional power of declaring war is equally repugnant to the wishes of those who support the resolution, as it is to those who oppose it—and as the British treaty secures to both nations the right of prohibiting importation, it is evident that however the aggressions complained of might justify war; it is the wish of all the members to use every other practical method to procure redress rather than resort to war, but if no measures are adopted to induce Great Britain to enter into a reasonable negotiation, it had been much better that the President's message and the documents accompanying it had never been referred to this committee, and that the resolution before us or any other resolution with a view to the same object, had never been discussed; because the subject being once discussed and no measures agreed to calculated to procure redress, Britain will be justified in believing that congress approved of what the President considered as aggressions, especially as some of the arguments on this floor were not only an apology but a vindication of the adjudications of the British courts, if not of the impressments.
After making some apology for detaining the House so long, Mr. F. requested permission to make a few observations on a subject which, though it had no relation to the question before the house, yet had often once been introduced by the gentleman from Virginia, with our being called to order. Every member knows that some subjects had been discussed with shut doors early in the session, and that the confidential obligation was not yet removed. The gentleman who introduced the subject in language not very decorous, knew that it had no connection with the question before the House. He would not pretend to arraign the gentleman's motives, but the evident tendency was to excite an unnecessary alarm in the minds of the citizens, he his intention what it would. It would not very extensively have that effect. All well informed citizens knew that the House had a constitutional authority to shut the doors when the subject in their opinion required secrecy, and every member experienced in public bodies knew, that even an allusion to what was discussed with shut doors, was never permitted, however innocently or inadvertently it was done, without an immediate call to order; and for a very good reason—because it could not be replied to. Mr. F. said he had been many years a member of public bodies, and often sat with shut doors, but never before this occasion observed such allusions made to it in public debate without a check. It is well known that the members never for their own sake, wish to sit with shut doors, they know that when they do so, some impudent restraints in favour of decency and order are wanting.
The gentleman from Virginia and other members who sat in the 7th Congress know that a subject was discussed and decided with shut doors, in concluding which that gentleman was a principal agent, the information of secrecy was not taken off till after the meeting of the first session of the next Congress, nor even yet is it wholly removed; the gentleman from Virginia knows this and knows that it never has been complained of, nor in this manner introduced on the floor. It is well known that with few exceptions, such as laying an embargo, &c. the doors are never shut but on foreign affairs commenced in evidence by the President; that even these are not kept on account of our own citizens but on account of our foreign relations, not only on the account of the nation that may happen to be the subject of the communication but on account of other nations who might interfere in our injury, and sometimes on the account of the agent there from whom important information may have been received. This the gentleman from Virginia knows well. It is vain by such arts to persuade the citizens that the majority of their Representatives would knowingly betray their interest when the doors were shut. Their constituents have a much better security than open doors, or even eathr; they have a common interest with their representatives and their representatives with them; they could not betray the interests of their constituents without betraying their own.
Mr. F. said he was a farmer, his sons and his sons in law, were farmers, and his grand children most probably would be farmers, and his constituents were as generally so as in any other district in the union; and when he looked around him, he believed the majority of the members depended on agriculture also; the citizens knew this, and therefore knew that the members could not injure their interest without injuring the interest of themselves and their posterity. (To be continued.)
MONDAY, April 14. Mr. J. Randolph said he was about to call the attention of the house to a subject, which he should not have probably have brought into view, but for the change wrought in the state of the revenue, in consequence of the peace concluded with Tripoli. Among the different articles from which monies were drawn there was none so heavily burthened as salt; and it would be recollected that it was one of the necessaries of life, and an article the free use and consumption of which was of material importance to the agriculture of the country. Two acts had been passed laying a duty on this article. It was no new thing to wish—it was indeed extremely desirable—to diminish, if not to take off this duty;—and for that purpose he submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of repealing so much of any act as lays a duty on salt, and to report such provision, as may in their opinion, be calculated to meet the deficiency occasioned by that repeal.
Mr. Thomas said, the committee of ways and means, of which the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) who has made the motion, was & still is chairman, were instructed, by this house, in the early part of last session, on a motion which he had the honor then to submit, to inquire into the expediency of reducing the duty on salt, and if he recollected right they were directed to report by bill or otherwise, but, from some cause or other, to him unknown, that committee had never yet made any report on that subject—courtesy might induce him to impute this neglect to the multiplicity of business put into the hands of the members of that committee.
He, Mr. T. always considered the duty on this article too high, and falling particularly heavy on the agricultural part of the community. It was now, and always had been his wish to reduce it as soon as our revenue would permit, if consistent with the provisions made for paying off our national debt, and meeting the other exigencies of government—for his part he was at a loss, however, to discover that the present situation of our revenue, and the calls of government for expenditure, together with the present aspect of our foreign relations, warranted this measure more now than last year. It was true that the war with the Barbary powers up the Mediterranean had ceased, but it was also true, that the two and an half per cent. additional duty on goods paying ad valorem duties, has likewise ceased with the peace concluded with Tripoli—This duty was laid for the support of, and was more than adequate to the expense of that war.
He repeated, that he was in favor of reducing the duty on salt, whenever we could part with so much of our revenue. He regretted, however, that the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) had not brought this subject up at an earlier period of the session when it might have been in our power to have examined into it, and if found practicable to have reduced the duty; but as the gentleman is himself chairman of the committee, and has it in his power to act on it immediately, if he pleases, he hoped he, (Mr. Randolph) would obey the instructions of the house when predicated on his own motion, although he did not when instructed by a resolution submitted by him, Mr. T. and, therefore, he would vote for the resolution with an expectation that we shall, now at least, have a report on the subject.
Mr. J. Randolph, said he had but two or three words to offer on the subject of the motion said to have been offered during the last year on this point. He had a distinct recollection of such a motion having been offered; and he also recollected that he had told the mover of it, that it was not then possible to take off the duty upon salt, inasmuch as they had only the session preceding been compelled to raise additional revenue for the purpose of carrying on the Tripolitan war. He did not recollect whether the resolution had been agreed to by the house. But it would be recollected that during the latter part of the session the most active members of the committee of ways and means were almost exclusively engaged in conducting an impeachment depending before the other branch of the legislature. If the committee of ways and means had failed in their duty to make a report, the house would perceive that it was on one of those trivial motions, which had been made under circumstances that did not entitle it to respect. For when it was considered that they had recently been obliged to resort to new taxes for carrying on an existing war, it could not have been expected that they were in a situation to dispense with old ones. The reason why this resolution had not been brought forward at an earlier period of the session, Mr. R. said was most obvious. He had not heard of the conclusion of peace with Tripoli till Saturday, and this was, therefore, the earliest occasion that offered for making it.
Mr. Chandler said he hoped the motion would prevail. He had himself contemplated making a similar motion.
Mr. Smilie likewise supported the motion. Mr. Alston said he heartily concurred in the propriety of taking off the duty on salt; but he thought the house ought previously to know what equivalent could be bro't forward. This subject had been thought of before this proposition had been submitted and the continuation of the duty of two and a half per cent. had been considered an advisable substitute. He had no doubt that the duty on salt might be dispensed with, and that that he had referred to would answer as a substitute. But he had doubts of the propriety of the direction proposed to be given to this business. He thought this resolution, together with that offered by a gentleman from Massachusetts, should go hand in hand with each other—whether they went to the committee of the whole house or to the committee of ways and means, was immaterial to him—that if one of these sources of revenue were given up, the other should be at the same time substituted in room of it. He said he did not know in what situation the resolution offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts was, which he would wish to know before he voted on this resolution.
A member observed that the house had never agreed to consider it. Mr. Thomas said, as the gentleman from Virginia appeared to have forgotten that the committee of which he was chairman were instructed to inquire into the expediency of reducing the duty on salt, in the early part of the last session, he wished the clerk to read that part of the journal. The resolution he said passed about the first of December.
Mr. J. Randolph said he certainly did not deny the existence of such a resolution. He had only observed that he did not recollect having received it from the clerk.
The clerk read the resolution offered last session by Mr. Thomas on the 7th of December, 1804, which was such as he had stated, and which appeared to have received the sanction of the house.
Mr. Alston then moved that the resolution should be referred to a committee of the whole, which, after a few words in opposition to such a mode of reference by Mr. Leib, was disagreed to—Ayes 22. When the original motion obtained without a division.
The bill for the safeguard of merchant vessels in the vicinity of the United States, was read a third time.
Mr. Dana observed that the Yeas and Nays had been called on several occasions to show the difference that subsisted in the house. He hoped they would be taken on this occasion to manifest their concurrence in opinion.
The Yeas and Nays were accordingly taken, and were—Yeas 87—Nays 5.
A bill respecting claims to land in the Indiana territory and state of Ohio, was read a third time, and passed without a division.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had agreed to the resolution authorising the adjournment of the two Houses, with an amendment, fixing Monday next as the time of adjournment.
The House immediately took up this amendment. Mr. J. Randolph moved to postpone its consideration till Saturday.
Mr. Conrad opposed this motion, which was disagreed to—Ayes 29. When the amendment of the Senate obtained—Ayes 73.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. GREGG in the chair—on the bill "supplementary to the act, intituled, 'An act making provision for the redemption of the whole public debt of the United States.'"
Mr. Varnum considered the objects contemplated by this bill too important and the subject too abstruse, to be likely at so late a period of the session to command that attention they merited; and therefore moved that the committee should rise, with a view to postponing the farther consideration of the bill to the next session.
Messrs. Tallmadge and Quincy supported and Messrs. J. Clay and J. Randolph opposed this motion, which was disagreed to—Ayes 32—Nays 42.
When the bill was considered by sections, and some progress made in it, when the committee rose, and obtained leave to sit again.
The following message was received from the President of the U. S.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. During the blockade of Tripoli by the squadron of the U. States, a small cruiser, under the flag of Tunis, with two prizes, (all of trifling value) attempted to enter Tripoli, was turned back, warned, and attempting again to enter, was taken, and detained, as prize by the squadron. Her restitution was claimed by the Bey of Tunis, with a threat of war in terms so serious, that on withdrawing from the blockade of Tripoli, the commanding officer of the squadron thought it his duty to repair to Tunis with his squadron, and to require a categorical declaration whether peace or war was intended. The Bey preferred explaining himself by an ambassador to the United States, who on his arrival, renewed the request that the vessel and her prizes should be restored. It was deemed proper to give this proof of friendship to the Bey, and the ambassador was informed the vessels would be restored.
Afterwards, he made a requisition of naval stores to be sent to the Bey in order to secure a peace for the term of three years, with a threat of war, if refused. It has been refused, and the ambassador is about to depart without receiving from his threat or demand.
Under these circumstances, and considering that the several provisions of the act of March 23, 1804, will cease in consequence of the ratification of the treaty of peace with Tripoli, now advised and consented to by the Senate, I have thought it my duty to communicate these facts, in order that Congress may consider the expediency of continuing the same provisions for a limited time, or making others equivalent.
TU: JEFFERSON. APRIL 14, 1805. Referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
TUESDAY, April 15.
The Speaker laid before the House a report from the secretary of the treasury, transmitting a statement of receipts and expenditures for the year 1804.
The House took up the amendment proposed by the Senate to the bill authorising a detachment of the militia to substitute, in that part of the bill relative to the militia to be called into active service, "as the President in his discretion shall deem most proper"—in the room of "which from their local situation shall be deemed most convenient."
The House concurred in this amendment. The bill has consequently passed both Houses.
On motion of Mr. Masters the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. VARNUM in the chair, on the bill "for fortifying the ports and harbors of the United States, and for building gun-boats."
The first section was read as follows:
Section 1. That a sum of money not exceeding 150,000 dollars, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated, shall be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to enable the President of the United States to cause the ports and harbors of the United States to be better fortified and protected.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved to strike out this section, which motion was disagreed to—Ayes 30.
Mr. Masters moved to strike out the sum of "150,000 dollars," for the purpose of inserting "500,000."
A division of the question having been called for; the question was put on striking out, and lost—Ayes 27.
Mr. Masters moved a new section—viz. that a sum, not exceeding 500,000 dollars, be appropriated to enable the President of the United States, to cause the ports & harbors of New-York to be better fortified and protected.
Mr. Smilie opposed this motion.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved to amend the motion by adding Charleston after New-York.
Mr. Eppes moved to add Norfolk.
Mr. Early moved to add New Orleans.
Mr. R. Nelson moved to add Baltimore.
Mr. Goldsborough moved to add Georgetown.
Mr. Quincy spoke at considerable length in favor of making a liberal appropriation for the fortification and protection of our ports and harbors.
Messrs. Dawson, Smilie, Sloan and Lyon spoke against Mr. Masters's motion, which was disagreed to—Ayes 31.
Mr. Dawson stated that the fate of the frigate Philadelphia was well known, and added that the frigates Boston and General Green had been condemned as unfit for service. To supply the deficiency in the naval establishment, he offered a new section appropriating a sum not exceeding 500,000 dollars to enable the President to cause three additional frigates to be built.
Mr. Lyon moved to add, after frigates, or two seventy-fours. This amendment was disagreed to—Ayes 28.
When the section offered by Mr. Dawson was likewise disagreed to—Ayes 40—Nays 54.
A new section, offered by Mr. R. Nelson, authorising the President to sell such of the national vessels as in his opinion shall be in such a situation, as to make it the interest of the United States, not to repair the same, was agreed to—Ayes 63.
The committee then rose and reported the bill, which the House took into consideration.
Mr. J. Clay moved to strike out the first section.
Messrs. J. Clay, R. Nelson and Bedinger supported; and Messrs. Dawson, Varnum, Gregg, Dana and Elmer opposed this motion, which was disagreed to—Yeas 24—Nays 76.
Mr. Masters then moved to strike out "150,000," and insert "500,000" dollars. Motion disagreed to—Yeas 38—Nays 71.
When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The speaker laid before the House the following letter from the secretary of the treasury:
Treasury Department, April 15, 1805. Sir,
In answer to the request contained in the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 8th inst. I have the honor respectfully to state, that "no application has been made to draw money from the Treasury for the purchase of the Floridas before an appropriation made by law for that purpose."
The circumstances, which may have produced an impression that such an application had been made, being unconnected with any matter pertaining to the
duties of the office of secretary of the treasury, are not presumed to come within the scope of the information required from this department by the House.
I have the honor to be, With great respect, Sir, your obedient servant, Albert Gallatin.
The honorable, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A message was received from the President, communicating the treaty between the United States and the Piankeshaw tribe of Indians.
A message was received from the Senate stating that they had receded from some of their amendments to the civil appropriation bill.
The House on their part immediately receded from their disagreement to the other amendments.
The bill has consequently passed the two Houses.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the Committee of Ways and Means to whom was referred the message from the President of the United States relative to the state of our affairs with Tunis, and a resolution directing an enquiry into the expediency of taking off the duty on salt, made a report by way of bill, intituled an act for repealing the act laying duties on salt, and for continuing for a further time the 1st section of the act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the U. S. against the Barbary powers.
This bill repeals, from the first day of January next, so much of any existing act as lays a duty on salt, and continues the Mediterranean fund of two and a half per cent. till the end of the next session of Congress.
Referred to a committee of the whole to morrow.
REPORT.
The committee on public lands, to whom was referred a resolution on the 26th day of March, directing them to enquire into the expediency of all such parts of the several acts providing for the sales of the lands of the United States, as authorise a credit on any part of the purchase money of said lands, respectfully submit the following
REPORT—
The public lands are now sold in sections, half sections, and quarter sections; that is, in lots of six hundred and forty, three hundred and twenty, and one hundred and sixty acres, at not less than two dollars per acre, the purchaser paying one fourth of the purchase money before he can procure a certificate descriptive of the tract purchased, or be considered as a purchaser, another fourth part in two years, another fourth part in three years, and the remaining fourth part in four years from the time of making the purchase. No interest is charged if the instalments are punctually paid as they become due; but in case of failure in punctuality of payment, interest is calculated from the time of sale. If full and complete payment is not made for any tract in one year after the last instalment has become due, such tract is to be sold by the register of the land office, at public vendue, for a price not less than the whole arrears, due thereon, with the expense of sale, provided it will sell for so much; but if it will not, then the land is to revert to the U. States, and the purchaser forfeits all he may have paid.
By a reference to the report of the secretary of the treasury, made on the 10th of December last, it appears that the balance due from purchasers of public lands in the state of Ohio, amounted, exclusively of interest,
DOLLS.
on the 1st October, 1803, to 1,092,390
on the 1st October, 1804, to 1,434,212
on the 1st October, 1805, to 2,094,305
From this statement it appears, that the debt in the course of the two last years has nearly doubled, and it must continue to increase, not only in proportion to the increase of sales, but from an accumulation of arrears arising from failure in punctuality of payment.
By a letter and statement received from the secretary of the treasury, and which are herewith annexed, and to be considered as part of this report, it appears that there was due on the 1st day of January last, on account of purchases made prior to the 1st day of January, 1801, upwards of 229,000 dollars, which, according to law, be paid in the course of the present year, or the lands be exposed to sale. This sum, as appears by the secretary's letter, is due from three hundred and nine persons. Although no sales have yet taken place, there is no doubt but some must be made, or the lands revert to the United States, if the law is rigidly executed. A very large proportion of the debtors whose lands are thus to be sold, or to revert, in the course of the present year, are no doubt inhabitants of the state of Ohio. It appears doubtful whether under these circumstances an attempt to sell would be attended with success. Judging from what has happened in similar cases in other states, a strong presumption arises, that a sale of the lands cannot be effected so as to raise the money. Few men are willing to incur the resentment of their neighbors by bidding for their property at public vendue, even when other neighbors are the creditors; and when the public is concerned, scarcely a man will be found hardy enough to do it. The lands will, therefore, in many instances revert to the government, encumbered by the occupancy of a tenant, who ought to be evicted before another sale should be made. 1.

might be added, that few strangers would run the risk of bidding for property at a vendee, when the united interest of the whole neighborhood was opposed to the sale.
Should this, on experience, prove to be the case, and the increase of the number of debtors bear any proportion to the increase of debt, as under the temptation held out by the present system of credit it no doubt will, there is reason to apprehend, that in a few years more there will be serious cause of alarm, not only on account of the debt due, but even for the lands which may remain unsold in that section of the union. Strongly impressed as the committee are with this opinion, and believing, as they do for the reasons assigned by the secretary of the treasury in his letter herewith submitted, that in abolishing the credit given by the present system, and hereafter selling the public lands for ready money only, the actual receipts into the treasury from this source would be very little, if at all reduced, and the revenue of course but little affected, they feel themselves constrained to adopt the opinion that it would be expedient to abolish the present system.
In expressing this opinion, the committee feel some diffidence. The present system was adopted on mature deliberation, and so far has succeeded very well in its operation; but by the accumulation of debts the evils which were dreaded, now begin to unfold themselves, and certainly wear an unpleasant aspect.
It is not believed that the proposed change of system will operate any serious inconvenience to persons whose circumstances furnish them any prospect of becoming purchasers. The small tracts in which the lands are now offered for sale place them in the reach of every person who emigrates to that country with a view of purchasing; and unless the price should be greatly reduced, monied capitalists will not be induced to engage in that extensive speculation in land, which some years since prevailed so generally in every part of the country, and from which so many mischiefs have resulted.
The committee, on a full consideration of the subject, are induced respectfully to submit the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is expedient to repeal all such parts of the laws respecting the sale of the public lands, as authorise a credit on any part of the purchase money.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
COMMUNICATION.
The Secret Proceedings of Congress.
The house of representatives having now taken off the injunction of secrecy from their late confidential proceedings, it appears that they related to the Spanish territories.
With Spain we have two important points of difference, resulting from our relations with France. One is the question respecting the extent and limits of Louisiana, which was ceded to us from France by a description referring to a prior session, or recession, from Spain to France, and also to the ancient French possession of the province. From a want of geographical certainty, a dispute has arisen, with respect to the southwestern boundary; and, from a similar cause, together with the relative terms of the description, there has been a difference of opinion and claim, as to the eastern extent of the cession. While the territorial limits were thus unsettled, our government has abstained from taking possession of the disputed tract of country, or changing the existing state of things. To other subject of controversy is the claim we make on Spain, for French spoliations committed within Spanish jurisdiction, previous to our treaty of settlement with France. If Spain is liable to us, France may be justly responsible to Spain. So far at least France is concerned in the dispute; and, being in an alliance offensive and defensive with Spain, it is supposed must, upon the principles of that alliance, in case of a rupture between us and Spain, take part in the war against us.
The territorial controversy not being settled, our vessels have been subjected to duties on their passage down the Mobile, and certain persons under the Spanish jurisdiction crossed the line of our acknowledged territory in a riotous pursuit of a family of the name of Kemper.
The president, after strengthening the adjacent posts, by a judicious arrangement of our troops, laid the subject before congress for legislative consideration. Two leading measures appear to have been proposed. One was to raise such an additional standing army, as the president might deem sufficient (not exceeding troops) "to protect the southern frontier of the U. States from Spanish invasion and insult & to chastise the same." The object of this was a military expedition, offensive as well as defensive, against the Floridas. In principle, it seems to be similar to the proposition of Mr. Ross in the case of the violation of our right of deposit at New Orleans. It was opposed as unnecessary and dangerous, leading directly to a war with Spain and with her ally, France, and to an eventual alliance with Great Britain. A majority of the house rejected it.
The object of the other measure, which was proposed and finally adopted, was as it is expressed on the journal, "to procure a cession of the Spanish territories east-
ward of the river Mississippi by purchase," and by an appropriation of two millions of dollars, "to enable the president, in affording such purchase, to secure to the U. States, the most advantageous terms."
It was similar to the act, which preceded the acquisition of Louisiana. Indeed the policy is the same, and the hint appears to have been taken from the case. In opposing this, the federalists acted consistently with their opposition to that measure. The principal objection against the proposed purchase, seems to have arisen from another quarter, that France has an undue influence over Spain, and by her mediation will coerce Spain to make the cession, in order that by some secret stipulation between them the purchase money may be eventually secured by France. This has been represented to be dishonorable, and, by the aid of strong prejudices & a heated imagination has been wrought into a topic of vehement invective and declamation. It has even been pronounced a bribing of France to bully Spain. Whereas the simple truth is, that Spain being an independent power, it is as to us, both in a moral and political view, perfectly immaterial, in case of a cession, how she may think proper to dispose of her money.
Respecting the proper time for removing the injunction of secrecy, there appears to have been a difference of judgment. The constitution and the rules of the two houses have provided for confidential proceedings, whenever it may be necessary, as in cases of foreign relations. The reasons are very obvious. It is not to conceal the measures of congress from the people of the United States, but from foreign nations, with whom we have occasion to negotiate. In the present case, the question was whether the proper time had come for publishing the journal. Some doubtless wished, by a premature disclosure, to prevent the purchase. Some, who were friendly to the purchase, were of opinion that it was not necessary to keep the proceedings any longer from the public eye. Others thought the substance had, by some means or other, already been divulged, and therefore it ought to be formally published. And perhaps a wish to counteract the unfounded suggestions that the majority were afraid and ashamed to have the people know what they had been doing in secret, was not without its influence. At any rate a sufficient number of the friends of the proposed purchase joined in the vote to give a majority. And the journal is now before the public. What effect its publication may have upon the negotiation and what will be the final issue of the measure, must be left to be decided by the event. In the mean time, it is confidently believed, an intelligent public, notwithstanding any efforts to mislead them, will be satisfied, that the object of this pacific policy is highly beneficial and important.
The subscribers to the Turnpike Road, under the act entitled an act for establishing a Turnpike road from Richmond to the Deep Run Coal Pits, and from thence to the Three Notched road, are requested to meet at the Washington Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 22nd day of May next, to choose five Directors, and to take such other measures as may be deemed necessary to commence the improvement of the said road.
Robert Pollard, George Pickett, Joseph Gallego, Samuel Myers, Philip N. Nicholas, David Ross, James Currie, William Duval, Managers. April 21, 1806.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of DIEDER COLIN, dec. are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted to the said estate must make immediate payment, to Catharine Colin, Adm'x. of Dieder Colin, dec. Richmond, April 11th, 1806.
JOSEPH H. MAYO, HAS just received, per the Schooner Sally H. & Mary, from Baltimore, a quantity of First Proof WHISKY, Of good body and flavour, which he offers for sale at his Lumber House in Fort Mayo, on moderate terms. Port Mayo, April 13, 1806.
THE subscriber is particularly requested by Messrs. Abbotts & Sheward, (successors to Isaac W. Morris of Philadelphia, in the Brewing business) to make known to the citizens of Richmond, and the public generally, that they mean to keep him supplied from time to time, with sufficient quantities of PORTER AND BEER From their Brewery, to answer the consumption of Richmond and the country trailing therewith.
The subscriber can say with confidence that judging from the sample heretofore received, that both the Porter and Beer is of superior quality, & will be sold as low as it can be had in Philadelphia. Orders from the country will be properly attended to. DANIEL TRIPLETT. April 17th, 1806.
Marshal's Sale. To be SOLD, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Paineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 11450 dollars 94 cents, due and payable the first day of January last, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS.
The sale will be made on the premises, on the 5th day of June next. BEN MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. April 16, 1806.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1806.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Whiskey. Prices are listed in dollars and cents.
Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly of Virginia.
Buckingham, George Miller, Edward Jones. Powhatan, Thomas Miller, William Archer. Nansemond, Lemuel Ridgick, Fisher Dashiell. Barb, John Brown, Andrew Warwick. Botetourt, Martin M'Ferran, Charles Beale. Rockingham, Arch Rutherford, Edw. Nichol. Shenandoah, John Gatewood, Samuel Strickler.
From Washington City, April 16.
The Senate have consented to and advised the ratification of the TRIPOLI TREATY. The votes were—Yeas 21—Nays 2.
The Senate yesterday passed the bill, from the House of Representatives, prohibiting the importation of certain [British] goods, wares, and merchandise, with an amendment—Yeas 19—Nays 9. This bill only requires the signature of the president to become a law.
European politics.—The battle of Austerlitz and the death of Pitt, seem to have put an extinguisher, for the moment, on the political candle; but we suspect the next late arrivals from Europe, will again light up the sagacity of our guides, and will give them an opportunity to explain against the ambition of the French emperor.
By this time the further plans of Bonaparte, must have unfolded themselves. The emperor of Germany has asked his part against France the last and last time. Naples long before this has changed masters, and her monarch, met the fate which every king is most justly entitled to who forms "too intimate a connection" with Great Britain—that part of the European continent has received its quietus—the Isle of Sicily only remains and we even doubt that that can now remain to that monarch. Negotiation, whenever it peace takes place, with Britain, will decide respecting Malta—Corfu, we believe will not be attacked; there can then be no fighting only by Sicily; of course but little interest can now be expected from the Christian kings in that quarter.
Perhaps France and Austria, may think the Turkish emperor has formed "too intimate a connection" with Russia and Britain; if so, we think our politicians will be gratified with news shortly from Turkey—however, we are not now in a thinking humour, on this subject, & therefore leave others to reflect for themselves. Only this we say, that France will now never suffer Russia to complete her views on Constantinople. Alexander has already lost more, by his "too intimate connection" with Britain even than Austria, reduced and humbled, even as Austria now is. To the north of Europe, we must in this sketch of politics, fix our attention.
The last accounts from Europe informed us, that the French armies were rapid returning into France, or spreading themselves on the borders of the Prussian states—Bonaparte declared that he conquers at Austerlitz, should be received and treated at Paris, sometime early in May, he would then see where the honor of the French nation, next demanded their attention. That he intends this, we doubt not—but, we believe, at the same time, it was meant as a ruse de guerre —Bonaparte will not delay till May, knowing where the honor of the French nation calls his soldiers; he is not now placed in a situation, as he was before this third coalition, to tamper and negotiate—every thing is now decided. When his army was reviewed at Boulogne, in September, on the shores of the northern ocean, an eagle eye was fixed, at the same moment, on Vienna—if he reviews his army at Paris, the same eye may be fixed on Petersburg—Before, he had to fear a coalition of all Europe against him, the petty elector of Bavaria only excepted, and in case of Bavaria being overcome, her population would have been incorporated with his enemies—now the case is reversed, all Europe, Russia excepted, are his vassals; and his man dates, like the orders of the barons of old to their vassals, would unite all the rest of Europe under his banners to fight with him against Russia.
Prussia, we now believe, at one time, really mediated to side with Britain. If Bonaparte is convinced of that, like Austria, she will be reduced. The territories of Frederick will not be suffered to exist in sufficient extent to afford armies which can be injurious to the safety of France. If Bonaparte really had cause to fear, or is yet doubtful of Prussia, he will not delay till May. Prussia dares not commence hostilities. The French armies, with their artillery, be no stationed, that if Frederick ventures in the yoke, if he does not submit quietly to the dictates of Talleyrand, a march to Berlin will be effected in less time, than even a march to Vienna.
There was a time, when we expected that it would be possible for Russia and France, to sign a perpetual peace —that idea we now drop—the declaration of the king of England to his parliament, that the emperor of Russia still remains faithful to his engagements, is a declaration made by Alexander after his return from Austerlitz—his state papers so infatuatingly and unaccountably exposed to the British parliament, after Pitt's death, by Castlereagh and Mulgrave, in which all the plans of the coalition were developed, will we now think occasion a continuance of the war between France and Russia, unless Russia accedes to all the terms of Bonaparte.
The death of Pitt will also give France every advantage on the continent—British subsidies will now cease—British gold will no longer be used to pollute the continent—the present ministers of the cabinets of Europe have no confidence in the present ministry of Great Britain—all are now single banded—Bonaparte, by the papers exhibited to the world through the British parliament, has a full view of all the covert intended to France, and to those who formed "too intimate a connection" with her—he will not now wait till May—on the contrary he will specifically close hostilities by negotiation with Russia, or war—none will seize the present moment—none will now suffer a fourth coalition—the state papers of the third coalition will be the basis of his excuses for all his future conquests—we shall see more states annihilated for forming a "too intimate connection" with Britain. If war is continued with Russia, no more
Russian line of battle ships will pass through the sound, or be suffered to re-enter the Black sea by the Dardanelles. The French armies will march—Europe will be summoned to the field, as the vassals of France—Europe will march in the train of a nation, good God! of a nation, which the pompous statesmen of Britain, had an imagination blotted from the map of Europe!—France will absorb all Europe in herself; and what we advanced full twelve months past, as the consequence of a third coalition against France, we have no doubt be speedily realised—that the eagles of France and her tri-colored standards, will be planted and waving at the same moment, over the battlements of Petersburg and Constantinople. Of Britain, in our next review— Invicta .
Massachusetts—On the 7th inst. an election was held in this state for governor, and members of both houses of assembly. We have returns of the votes given for governor, in 124 towns—the result is; for the republican candidate Saltonstall 18,424—for the federal candidate, Strong 22,550.
Connecticut—Federal candidates have succeeded in this state at the late election, to every office: it would be a miracle were it otherwise for the press is in a state of slavery—the body of the people are debarr'd the right of suffrage—the mode of voting is by voice, and therefore all who are in any way dependent must vote for the federalists or be persecuted to the ruin of their lives and families—and the clergymen preach election harangues instead of religious sermons. ib.
New Hampshire—John Langdon, the republican candidate is re-elected governor, with very little opposition—in the legislature, there are but few federalists.
Vermont—The republicans contemplate supporting Isaa Smith, now senator U. S. as their candidate for the governor's chair of this state at present occupied by Mr. Tichenor a federalist. The other branches of government are republican.
Rhode Island—James Fenner, now senator U. S. is contemplated by the republicans as governor of this state.
On the 5th inst. arrived at Charleston, in ship Neptune, FAYETTE, 15 days from Port-au-Prince. Accounts by this arrival state that the ship Leader, Captain Lewis, with General Miranda, who was at Jacquesmel, Capt. Lewis and Mr. Smith had arrived at Port-au-Prince where they were raising recruits. The ship Emperor, of New-York, sailed a few days before the Neptune, she cleared out for Louisiana; but it was believed she was destined to join the Leader at Jacquesmel. The object of the expedition was not publicly known.
Accounts by the ship America, from Rio Pongo confirm the reports of the arrival of a French squadron on that coast. They were stated to consist of one 74, a 50 gun ship, three frigates, and a brig; were scouring the coast, and it was supposed, would take possession of Goree. (Charleston paper.)
Samuel G. Ogden, of New-York, who is implicated in Miranda's expedition, has published an address to the public, in which he will charge the government with an implied approbation of the part he acted in the first stages of the business. We do not believe it. He has also notified his creditors, that circumstances have compelled him to suspend his payments for the present.
On Thursday the counsel for the defendant, in the case of the United States against Samuel G. Ogden, charged with being concerned in the expedition of the Leader, moved to put off the trial till the next sitting in September, on the affidavit, that in the trial of the cause, James Madison and four other persons (claiming them) were material witnesses; and that he believed that at that time he should be unable to avail himself of their testimony. His honour Judge Talma, yesterday morning, told them he would grant the request so far as to postpone the trial, but not to the time they moved for; but he meant to exercise the authority with which he was invested, and would order special sittings on the 14th of July; to which he would put off the cause, and no longer—Mer. Ado.
New-York, April 11. On the 10th instant, after a long and tedious illness, departed this life in the 78th year of his age the hon. MORATIO GATES, lieutenant general in the service of the U. States during the late revolutionary war, in which service he signified himself as a faithful, brave, gallant & distinguished officer. He was a whig in England, and a genuine republican in America. He was attached to the cause of America from a full conviction of its justice, and fought faithfully under its banners thro' every stage of the conflict. He left his native country in the early part of his life, and served several campaigns in Germany, where he acquired the rudiments of military knowledge. He came hither with gen. Braddock, and served in the British army till the conclusion of the peace. He afterwards returned to England, but finally emigrated to America, and purchased an estate in Virginia. On the rupture between this country and Great Britain he was called to take the command of the northern army, & by his skill and good conduct the troops under gen. Burgoyne surrendered prisoners of war. He was a scholar well versed in history and the latin classics, and of correct political principles. His manners and deportment were inclined with a military bias. He was hospitable, generous, just, and inflexible in his attachment to his friends, and possessed a feeling heart. He died in the full conviction of the truth of the Gospel Philosophy, and appeared pleased when it was recommended to his serious attention in the last stages of his illness.
CIDER—A respectable farmer (says the Providence Gazette) desires us to mention, that now is the time for tarring apple trees, to prevent bugs and millers ascending, which produce the destructive canker-worm.
Richmond Academy Lottery. THIRTY SIXTH DAY. Prize of 500 dollars—No. 7,651. Prizes of 100 dollars—Nos. 4204 5309 6099. Prizes of 50 dollars—Nos. 5741 5893.
Table with 5 columns: Prize, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4. Lists various prize amounts and corresponding numbers.
In B. There are 750 tickets now to draw, the wheel is rich, and but a very few tickets on hand for Sale (price 20 dollars, only) as the managers who understand the drawing are desirous to make a finish as soon as possible.
"AN AMERICAN," concerning the late coalition against Bonaparte, in our next.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of South Carolina, passed the 22nd day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and four, so far as the same relates to authorizing the city council of Charles Town to impose and collect a duty on the tonnage of vessels from foreign ports.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States of America in congress assembled, That the consent of Congress be and it is hereby granted and declared to the operation of an act of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, passed the twenty first day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, entitled "An act authorizing the city and council of Charles Town with the consent of congress, to impose and levy a duty on the tonnage of ships and vessels for the purposes herein mentioned," so far as the same extends to authorizing the city council of Charles Town to impose and levy a duty not exceeding six cents per ton, on all ships and vessels of the United States which shall arrive and be entered in the port of Charleston from any foreign port or place, whatever.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the collector of Charleston is hereby authorized to collect the duty imposed by this act, and to pay the same to such persons as shall be authorized to receive the same by the city council of Charleston.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That this act shall be in force for three years, and from thence to the end of the next session of congress thereafter and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 28, 1806. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Notice.
WE do hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Note, executed by us to JOHN C. JACKSON of Prince Edward county, for the sum of 48 pounds, dated the 10th January, 1806, and payable the 1st day of October, 1807; as we are entitled to a credit on said note, agreeable to contract pointedly agreed on between the parties.
Josiah & Thos. Perkins. Amelia county, April 13, 1806.
Notice.
The subscriber wishes to employ five or six good JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS. MOYENFERRE HILL. Carterville, 15th April, 1806.
Advertisement.
HARRIS rented a Tenement near the Bank, formerly occupied by Mr. John I. Snelgrove, I have thought proper to open an Entertaining, Boarding, & Coffee House, Where any number of gentlemen (not exceeding twenty) may be accommodated. A good stable, forge, and every attention paid to render satisfaction to a generous customer, by STEPHEN W. GRAY. Richmond, April 18, 1806.
Bottled Porter.
The subscriber has on hand, and intends keeping a constant supply of Philadelphia Bottled Porter, Of the first quality—Purchasers may have it put up to be fit for use at any time required. D. J. DUKE. Second door above the Eagle Tavern, 18th April, 1806. Just published and for sale at this office, BROOKES'S GENERAL GAZETTEER IMPROVED; OR, A NEW AND COMPREHENSIVE GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY: CONTAINING A description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Ports, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Cities, &c. IN THE KNOWN WORLD. With the Government, Customs, Manners, and Religion of the Inhabitants. Illustrated by eight Maps, neatly executed. ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY R. BROOKES, M. D.
The first American edition from the latest European, with great additions and improvements in every part.
Just Received, and for sale at S. PEACOCK'S Book Store.
Sims' Letters from Poly and Switzer-land, in 1804 and 1805. Life and Campaigns of General Moreau. Miss Edw's Pleasing. Wilson's Reports, 3 volumes. Jones on Emigration. Lavoisier's Elements, 3 volumes. Poole's Greek Lexicon. Vans' Junior's Repertory, 5 volumes. Dunford and East's Reports, 12 volumes. Emory Cases, 3 volumes. The Romantic Drama of Adelmore the Out-Law, by M. G. Lewis. Comedy of Guilty or Not Guilty, by Thos. Dibden. Pauc of the Horn, by Robert Jopson, Esq. Just Received and for Sale at this Office, THE ELEMENTS OF CHESS, A TREATISE COMPRISING THE WHOLE OF PHILHORN'S GAMES, And EXPLANATORY NOTES, new modelled And arranged upon a new plan.

New-York Grand Literature LOTTERY, No. 4. AUTHORISED by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them— Positively begins drawing in May next. 25,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, HIGHEST PRIZES. Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths, are now selling in a great variety of numbers, at G. & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New-York. Where the highest prizes in the two last lotteries, the HIGHEST PRIZE in each, and other capitals to an enormous amount, amongst which were the following. No 17199 (highest prize) 25,000 dollars No 3939 (highest prize) 20,000 dollars No 15298 3,000 dollars No 13964 2,000 dollars No 25596 2,000 dollars No 28573 2,000 dollars No 3978 1,000 dollars No 29555 1,000 dollars No 22315 1,000 dollars Besides a great number of 500, 200, 100 dollar prizes, &c. Distant adventurers, by forwarding bank notes of any description in letters post paid, to G. & R. Waite, may have tickets and shares sent them to any amount, with the utmost punctuality and perfect safety, to any part of the United States, and the earliest advice will be sent of their success.— Price of Tickets Seven Dollars. New-York, February 16th, 1806. 3w
Bohn & Hubner, HAVE RECEIVED FROM BREMEN, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN LINENS, CONSISTING OF Osnaburgs, Rouans Sheetings, Ticklenburgs, Patillas, Hessians, Brown Rolls, &c. Which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms. Richmond, March 22d, 1806. 12t
THE IMPORTED HORSE ARCHER, Will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, 6 miles from Richmond and 18 from Petersburg, and will cover mares at the low price of 20 dollars the season (to commence on the 20th inst. and expire on the 1st of August) or 15 dollars, if sent with the mares—10 dollars the single leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare being in foal, with half a dollar to the groom in either case. Notes, payable on the 1st of August, will be accepted with the mares. Archer is a fine brown, 16 hands high, remarkably gay and active—He was raised by the late Duke of Cumberland, and at his sale was bought by Mr. Broadhurst, who entered him for the Derby stakes, for which he was a very great favorite, until he fell lame in training, which prevented him from appearing as a racer. ARCHER was got by Faggervill, his dam (bred also by the Duke of Cumberland) sister to Crabbet by Eclipse, granddam by Young Cade, out of Miss Thigh, who was the dam of Selim, and got by Rib—Greyhound's Lady Thigh, by Partner—Greyhound's Cullen Bar. Faggervill was bred by Shattoe, and was got by Snap, out of Miss Cleveland by Regulus, her dam the famous Midge, by a well bred son of Bay Bolton, granddam by Bartlett's Children, great granddam by Honeywood's Arabian, out of the dam of the two True Blues. Faggervill was own brother to Mr. Shattoe's mare Papillon, who was the dam of Sir Peter Teazle, Wren, Lady Teazle, &c. & to this mare Middlesex, the dam of Seagull, Coddy, Meddy, &c. and at 3, 4 and 5 years old, was accounted one of the best horses of his year. For the satisfaction of gentlemen who may wish to breed from Archer, I have the proper to publish the certificates of John Tayloe and Carter Beverley, Esquires. I do hereby certify that the brown stud horse Archer, was sent to me by Mr. Rives, of London, and from the certificates I have seen of his blood, as well as the tracing his pedigree in the general stud book of England, where it may be fully ascertained, I believe him to be of as good blood as most horses that have been imported into this country. JOHN TAYLOE. January 27, 1806. I do hereby certify that the imported horse Archer, stood at my farm, in Culpeper county, the last two years, and that his colts were generally superior to almost any in that and the adjoining counties of Fauquier, Madison & Orange. I have been very anxious to purchase the horse, but the proprietor, Mr. Thomas Rives, of London, and myself could not agree upon the price. Given under my hand at Williamsburg, this 16th day of Feb 1806 CARTER BEVERLEY. Attest—GAVIN G. CORBIN. Good and extensive pastureage is provided, and the greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but no responsibility for either. ROBERT TEMPLE. Amphill, 17th March, 1806. 1f
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber intending to move to the state of Kentucky next fall, offers for SALE his TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Hanover, within fifteen miles of Richmond, ten of Faggs's town, and six of the court-house, on Crump's creek, which affords ten or twelve acres of Meadow Land. This tract of land contains 385 1-2 acres, is as well timbered and watered as any tract of land in the county, has about 200 acres cleared, and in fine order for cropping. The dwelling house is 20 feet by 28, containing two rooms below stairs and three above: a barn 30 feet by 40, and all necessary out houses: 150 apple trees, also a quantity of fruit trees of almost every kind. Should the above land not be sold by the first day of October next, it will on that day be offered for sale to the highest bidder, terms of sale, one half cash, and a credit of twelve months given for the balance. Bond with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Also, on the same day and place, will be offered for sale, the CROP OF CORN and FODDER, HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, STOCK, and PLANTATION UTENSILS. It is presumable any person wishing to purchase, will first view the land, before the day of sale, which will be shown by making application to the subscriber, who lives on the premises. JOHN RUSSELL. March 4th, 1806. 6w P.S. 330 Acres of Land adjoin the above, may be had. WANTED as House-Keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805. 1f
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d Mch, 1805.
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goodland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND, about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared lands well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micaiah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAIAH CREW, ANN COUGH, Exors. & Exix. of S. Couch.
A. Hewes & Co. HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Sharp & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles, Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cognac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubing sets, &c. &c. Richmond, Feb 10th, 1806
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS, have made their escape from the Penitentiary; I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the (L.S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3d day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and a shoemaker by trade. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
NOTICE. I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1806, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of. Walter Irvine. New-Canton, 20th Feb 1806. 1f
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of May next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian, from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Johnston, } Prince Edward, 17th March, 1805. tds
JAMES WALKER & CO. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general that they have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia a complete assortment of GOODS Suitable to the approaching Spring season, which they are now opening in the House formerly occupied by Clifton Garland, esq in the town of Warren, where they will sell very low for Cash, country Produce, or on a short Credit to punctilious customers. They will also receive flour, &c. on storage, and will pay great attention in having the same forwarded to Richmond, as the owners may direct. Gw Warren, Feb. 20th, 1805.
A FEW COPIES of the American Clerk's Magazine, Or, POCKET CONVEYANCER, Are just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store.
SALES AT AUCTION, AT ROCKFORDS. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Mr. Richard Young & others, bearing date the 11th of February, 1804, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due Mr. Gilley Lewis and Mrs. Susanna Lewis, will be SOLD, on the premises, on Saturday the 29th inst. for ready money, the LOT or LOTS, expressed in said deed, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the balance due, together with expenses attending the execution of said trust. John Prosser, } Trustees. John Foster, } Richmond, April 1st, 1806. tds
Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor. In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (if)
JUST received from London, and for sale by Wm. Crozier, in Manchester, a complete and general assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds, All of the last year's growth. N.B. The above collection of seeds may be had at Mr. Oakley Phillips's next door above Russell & Wallace's main street, Richmond. William Crozier. Richmond 7th March, 1806. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Chamberlain H. Saunders and Jane his wife, and Liscomb Wash to the subscribers for the purpose of securing a debt due to Samuel H. Saunders, (since assigned to Robert Lewis, esq. &c. and now due to his representatives) from the said Liscomb Wash—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the premises, on the 1st day of May next, one certain Tract or Parcel of LAND lying and being in the county of Powhatan, and described in the said deed as follows, to wit: Bounded by the great deep creek on the west, by the land of Wm. Hickman on the north, and by the lands of John H. Saunders on the east, and by the Southern Glebe lands on the south, containing by estimation two hundred and twenty nine acres, be the same more or less, it being the land on which the said Liscomb Wash now resides, or so much of the said land as will be sufficient to discharge the amount due on the said deed of trust. Signed, David Owen, sen. } Trustees. Robert C. Pleasants, } John H. Saunders, jr. } Powhatan, April 8th, 1806. tds
STRAYED or stolen from the commons, some time last week, a likely grey HORSE, in good order, about 7 or 8 years old, nothing remarkable to be recollected about him. I will give a generous reward to any person that will bring him to me in Richmond. April 9th 1806. J. PENN.
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
Robin Red Breast, A fine bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England in spring 1804—Will stand the ensuing season at my stable, in the Manakin Town, on James river, 17 miles above Richmond, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the first of October, 1806, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive high and low ground pastureage gratis, under strong fences—the greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes. PEDIGREE. Robin Red Breast was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren by Woodpecker, his granddam Papillon (Sir Peter's dam), by Snap, his great granddam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great granddam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues. [Taken from the general Stud Book.]
PERFORMANCE. In 1800, (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr Day's Raginer, by Precipitate, and Mr Carr's Prospect. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New Castle, July 3d, he won the member's purse of £50 4 mile heats, beating Mr Harrison's Trumpeter, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegal's Pugleman, and distancing Mr Tharm's Marquis. He won the purse at Lichfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegal's B. L. by Poet's, and distancing Brooks's Baron Nile, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr Cox's Cocoon Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. March 1st, 1806. THOMAS HARRIS. 1m
Notice to Millers. THAT I have on hand, ready for sale, BURR MILL-STONES, from 4 feet diameter to 5 feet, well made and of good materials, which I will sell for negotiable paper or produce, at the same prices they have sold for from ten to fifteen years past, and at the Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York prices, and the mill stones shall be equal in quality and workmanship to any made at these places. A MILL STONE MAKER will meet with employment, and receive liberal wages, on application to the subscriber. JOHN MOODY. April 10th, 1806. 3t
COBB'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
The Fairfield Races Will commence on Monday the 5th of May, and continue for four days. 1st Day—The SOCKET CUP , free for all ages, the horses being bound like the property of the members distance 3 mile heats. 2d Day—The SOCKET CUP PURSE , of four hundred and fifty dollars, four mile heats. 3d Day—The PURSE of the PROPRIETOR of the COURSE , for two hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats. 4th Day—A SWEEP STAKE for three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats; one hundred dollars entrance—This subscription will remain open until the 5th May.
Weights as follows; Aged Horses, 133 lbs. 6 years old, 138 5 do. do, 118 4 do. do, 106 3 do. do, 90 Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lbs. I wish to rent the Dining House, & the Booths in the Field; those who have formerly rented them, shall have a preference, application must be made immediately. The members of the club, will please to observe a little more punctuality, in paying up their subscriptions, as the money on each day, has to be placed in the hands of the Judges. Those gentlemen, who have not yet paid up their forfeits, in the produce sweep Stake, won last October, by Mr. Hugh Wylie, will be so good as to pay it to Mr. Wylie, or the Treasurer, by the last day of the races in May next. ESME SMOCK, Treasurer and Proprietor of the Course.
THE PRIVATE Academy of Doctor HALLER, will be removed on the first day of May next, to that large brick house lately built by Colonel Harvie, not far from the scale house. On the said day, a certain number of fresh scholars will be admitted to the said institution; but only children of approved habits & deportment can be entered; as Dr. H. is firmly determined to adhere to the rules and regulations mentioned in his plan of education, the printed copies of which may be had at his house. Richmond, April 5, 1806. 3w
Valuable Property for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Doct or James Warrall and Rebecca his wife bearing date the 22d June, 1805 to secure the payment of a purchase made of Mr. Wilshire M. Lewis, executor of Francis Lewis, dec. will be SOLD, on the premises, on Friday the 9th of May next, ONE TRACT OF LAND, conveyed in said trust, lying in the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond, and containing four hundred and ninety-three acres more or less, together with one Negro Man, Austin, one Negro Woman, Rachel, two bay Horses, three milch cows, three Heifers, and one Waggon and Gear, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £1515 19 6 current money of Virginia, due the said Wilshire M. Lewis, exr. of Francis Lewis, dec. together with the expenses attending the execution of said trust—in the following payments as specified in said deed of trust, viz:—one moiety thereof for ready money, with the interest on the amount of said purchase £1515 19 6 from the 21st day of February, 1804, to the 21st of February, 1805, except 550 dollars, which has already been paid—and the residue payable in two years from the 21st February last (1806) with interest thereon from the aforesaid 21st February, 1805, payable the said interest annually. A deed of trust on the property will be required. At the same time and place will be SOLD, the remainder of the stock and Plantation Utensils, on said farm, on a credit of six months, for all sums above ten dollars, with bond and approved security. Also, will be SOLD, the time of 8 Likely Negroes, until Christmas next. John Prosser, } Trustees. William Moncure, } Richmond, April 14, 1806. tds
100 Dollars Reward.
LOST, a small Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing five one hundred dollar bank notes, on the Virginia bank; also sundry small notes: one of the five hundred dollar bank notes has the price of a hhd of tobacco calculated on the back of the note with red ink. Also, sundry Bonds of Tucker M. Woodson of Albemarle dated the 14th March last past, amounting to £1008, with sundry other bonds to a considerable amount, two of which are recorded, viz: Duvy Wood's for £21, and David Price's 451—Whoever will deliver the Pocket Book and contents, shall receive the above reward. ELISHA PRICE. Richmond, Byrd's Warehouse, } Thursday, 10th April, 1806. tf
THE holders of Prizes in the first Class of the William & Mary Lottery, are informed, that every exertion is making to obtain payment for the tickets sold on credit; which those thus indebted, are again apprized, will become due on the 15th present; and are earnestly entreated, to make immediate remittances to the subscriber. So soon as funds sufficient to discharge such claims or the major part of them, are on hand, notice will be duly given. In the mean while, those inclined to receive bonds, or notes in payment, may on application have their claims immediately satisfied. The TICKETS for the 2d CLASS are preparing and will be shortly ready for delivery by RO GREENHOW, Agent & Treasurer. April 10, 1806. 4w
NOTICE. THE partnership of JOHN BUTLER & Co at Caterersville is this day dissolved by mutual consent—The collection of debts due to that concern are committed entirely to Wm. Mackenzie, the acting partner of Wm. Mackenzie & Co and to him alone or to any one he may appoint, is payment to be made. John Butler. Wm. Mackenzie & Co. Richmond, 10th April, 1806. 2w
ALL persons indebted to the late concern of John Butler & Co. are requested to make payment to Mr. Robert Atkinson, as he alone I have authorised to grant discharges for the same. Wm. Mackenzie.
Notice to Millers. THAT I have on hand, ready for sale, BURR MILL-STONES, from 4 feet diameter to 5 feet, well made and of good materials, which I will sell for negotiable paper or produce, at the same prices they have sold for from ten to fifteen years past, and at the Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York prices, and the mill stones shall be equal in quality and workmanship to any made at these places. A MILL STONE MAKER will meet with employment, and receive liberal wages, on application to the subscriber. JOHN MOODY. April 10th, 1806. 3t
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN from the subscriber about the 20th of November last, a negro man named TOM, 17 or 18 years old, of a very black complexion, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and very stout made; I deem it unnecessary to describe any of his clothing which he took with him, as it is presumed he has changed them before this time. I am told he is lurking about Richmond and passes as a free man, and calls his name Billy. Any person delivering the said negro to me, or securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. All persons are forewarned from employing or harboring the said slave. RICHARD CLARKE. New-Market, Arneist, March 26, 1806. 6w
LOST or mislaid, a NOTE, for one Thos. Tobacco, inspected in the name of Thomas H. Wooding on the 27th May, 1805—Weights, No. &c. 5763, 1590, 159, 1440, I forewarn any person from receiving or trading for the same, as the law has been complied with. Colin MacRae. Manchester, 14th April, 1806. 3w
FOR SALE, by the SUBSCRIBER, BURR MILL-STONES, Of different sizes, from 3 feet 10 inches to 6 feet diameter—about one thou and BURR ROCKS, that have just come to hand and are of good quality.—Also, constantly keep a large & good assortment of BOLTING CLOTHS, of the best quality, that I have had purchased at the Manufactory with cash, that I offer for sale for cash or good paper, on as good terms as they are sold in the United States. ISAAC M'PHERSON. Baltimore, March 19, 1806. w6t Apply to M. & B. MYERS, Richmond, for particulars.
The celebrated high blooded English Horse, OSCAR, Full sixteen hands high, imported by me in 1804, after having been him the year before, and satisfied myself as to his reputation, is now in fine health, full of vigor and muscular strength, and will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stables in Charles City county, Sandy Point, at Six Guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Guineas, on or before the tenth day of August next; Three Guineas the leap, and Ten to insure a foal; a Dollar to the groom.—Pastures as extensive as any in the state and inferior to none for fine natural grass, especially the white clover, which abounds to a wonderful degree in the months of April, May and June, as also after harvest, that succession of crab and other grass, which so plentifully takes place here, will be afforded, with entertainment for servants, free from charge. No liability for involuntarily escapes, nor will I be responsible for any injuries or accidents which may not be the result of wanton neglect or abuse; as I here give my word to the public, that no pains nor difficulty shall be wanting on my part to render satisfaction without respect to persons, to every gentleman who thinks fit to send mares for the season—This very extraordinary Stallion cost me, when landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thousand pounds, and without meaning to detract from the merits of any other, I can safely venture to say, is the most perfect horse in Virginia; for the most critical observer has not yet been able to discover a single defect or blemish in him, either as to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can excel him in the neck, ear and eye; so bold, gay, and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is bro't into view.
I would endeavor to give a full description of him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt I might do him injustice, and therefore, I invite the most scrupulous examination of him, even by those who think themselves competent judges in this respect, and I do not fear the result. In short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say, he is, of his kind, the best of nature. OSCAR is a dark brown, was got by Saltam, the bell horse in his day, (who was the sire of Whiskey, and many good racers)—his dam by Highflyer, granddam by Herod, great granddam (Miss Middleton) by Regulus, great great granddam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues. In 1795, at New Market, at 3 years old he won a Handicap (twice) of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating Lord Clermont's b c by Dramator, Mr Howarth's b c Mouton, Mr Adams' b c Cypriss, Mr Watson's b c Duplicity; two to one on Oscar. At Lambourn he was 2d best, 4 mile heats, against Heart of Oak and others, running 3 heats. In 1799 he won the Oatlands stakes of 50 gs. each, half ditch in (20 subscribers) beating Lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Mr Heathcote's b c Warner, Sir F. Standish's b c Stamford, Mr Durrant's Play or Pay, Mr Cookson's b h Ambrose, Lord Clermont's b h Amator, Lord G. Cavendish's b h Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five. 2d May, the same year, he won at Bracket Hall, 50l. for all ages, heats about one mile and a quarter, beating Sir Charles Bunbury's Combatant, 4 years old, Mr Bowis's Sader, 5 years old. In Oct. he won the Oatlands stakes of 30 gs. each (18 subscribers) beating Mr Tharpe's b c Clippenshaw, Mr Williamson's b c by Buzzard, out of Rachel, Lord Clermont's Amator, Lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Sir C. Bunbury's Wmangler, Sir F. Poole's b f by Dragon, Mr Howard's Spectator, Mr Ladbrooke's Hamburg. The judge could only place the first three. In 1800, at New Market April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 100 gs. each, across the Flat, at 4 years old, carrying 83 lb 9 lbs free for all ages, beating the Duke of Grafton's b c First Fruit, Lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, Mr Cookson's b h Diamond, Mr Coventry's b c Voltaire, Mr O'Kelly's Grey Pilot, Mr Durrant's Ramchandoury (late Princess) Mr Dashwood's Play or Pay & Sir F. Standish's b c by Sir Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five, Even betting, Oscar against the field. In the same month and place, he won a subscription of 50l. beating Mr R. Heathcote's ch f Georgiana, Mr Hallet's Quiz, Mr O'Kelly's Antim, Lord Clermont's ch c Verus, Mr Golding's b c by Ballou, Mr Trivett's Balmina, Mr Perrin's Pizarro, and Lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar. He was second best for the King's plate of 100 gs for 4 years old, carrying 112 lb running against Sir F. Poole's Worthy, by Poole's, and Sir F. Standish's b h Stamford, 5 years old. In Oct. New Market, he received forfeit of Mr Heathcote's Warner, for 500 gs. across the Flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom, in so young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendar for 1798, 99 and 200. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. Sandy Point, Feb. 18, 1806. w1t N. B. The season will commence immediately.