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UNITED STATES' COURT, FIFTH CIRCUIT, and VIRGINIA DISTRICT, November Term, 1807.
John and Jane Backhouse, adm'r and adm'x. de bonis non, of John Backhouse, deceased,
Against Richard C. Johnson, ex'r. of Thomas Johnson, sen. who was ex'r. of John Boswell, Richard C. Johnson, John B. Johnson and others, defts.
THE defendant John B. Johnson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district; On the motion of the plts. by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said deft. do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plts.' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, WM. MARSHALL, CLK.
LOUISA COUNTY, FEBRUARY COURT, 1807.
Lancelott Minor, complt. Against John Hawkins and Thomas Shelton, defts.
THE defendant John Hawkins not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: Therefore, on the motion of the complainant by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court that the said defendant (Hawkins) do appear here on the second Monday in April next and answer the complt's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers published in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of this courthouse on some court day.
A copy, Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, C.L.C.
UNITED STATES' COURT, FIFTH CIRCUIT, and VIRGINIA DISTRICT, November Term, 1806.
Lewis Morgan and Hester Morgan, ex'r. and ex'x. of the last will and testament of Benjamin Morgan, dec'd.
Against Alexander Banks, adm'r. &c. of Thomas Banks, dec. who was one of the ex'rs of Jacob Rubsam, dec'd and Jacob Baltzinger Rubsam and Maria Catherine Rubsam and Frederick Augustus Kuhn, D. M. and James Lyle, sen. defts.
And James Bonny, adm'r. of Benjamin Bonny, dec'd. Against The same, defts.
THE deft. Frederick Augustus Kuhn, D. M. not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plts. by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said deft. do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plts.' bills respectively; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, WM. MARSHALL, CLK.
Advertisement.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Epperson, dec. are requested to come forward and make them known by the 10th day of May next, as the administratrix is anxious to close her administration. This advertisement will be pleaded in bar against those who do not come forward within the time limited.
BETSY ANN EPPERSON, Adm'x. March 29th, 1807. LM19
To be Sold,
TO the highest bidder, on Friday, the 22d day of April next, at Mr French's Tavern in Powhatan county, all the Estate of Poindexter Mosby, jun. dec. late of the said county, consisting of Nine Negroes, one Horse, Household Furniture, &c. on a credit till first day of January next. All persons having lawful claims against the said estate, are hereby requested to bring them forward on or before the day of sale, as the administrators are anxious to provide for the payment of all just debts, as early as possible, in order to close their administration. Bonds and security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
Those having claims who produce them prior to the sale, (and are adjusted) are requested to attend and bid for the property or receive the amount due them in bonds.
Littleberry Mosby, jr. } Adm'rs. Francis E. Harris, } March 14, 1807. wtds
Land for Sale.
THE Subscriber is desirous of Selling his tract of Land in the county of Powhatan, on Appomattox river, (which is now navigable to within two miles of Petersburg) twenty-eight miles from Richmond, and thirty-two from Petersburg; containing four hundred and forty-four Acres. There is on this land a valuable MILL, now in good repair, with a permanent stone dam, situated on a constant stream of water, running immediately through the land. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will first view the premises. The terms will be such as to suit the purchaser and may be known by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
CREED HASKINS. P. S. I would also sell another tract, situated about one mile from the above tract, on Skinquarter creek, containing three hundred acres. The quality of this land is equal if not superior to any in the neighborhood, and has a large proportion of valuable meadow Land. The terms may be known by applying as above.
CREED HASKINS. March 7th, 1807. W.L.
BOOK BINDING,
IN all its variety, is executed by the subscriber, at the Argus printing office and book store, with punctiliousness, neatness and dispatch, and in the most modern, improved and fashionable style.
Printed Books bound in the most elegant and substantial manner, in morocco and calf, full gilt and lettered—also, in sheep gilt, and plain. BLANK BOOKS of every description, ruled to any pattern, and bound with the latest improved spring and patent backs, and Russia bands & parchment corners, which add much to the strength of the books and ease and convenience of the writer. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctiliously attended to as above.—Old books re-bound.
WILLIAM LOWNES. Richmond, Feb. 16, 1807.
WANTED,
AN APPRENTICE to the Book Binding business. A youth of respectable connections, who can come well recommended—none other need apply. W. L.
The noted and much admired English horse,
Jack Andrews. Fifteen hands & a half high, a blood bay, finely formed, in high blood, vigor and spirit, and the most active horse ever imported into this country.
WILL stand the ensuing season, at my stable in Charles City county, Sandy Point, and will be let to mares at five guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, if paid by the 10th day of August; and 3 guineas the lean, and forty dollars to ensure a mare to be in foal, and one dollar to the groom—the lean and groom money to be paid when the mare is covered—provided the mare is changed, the owner shall be liable. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. Extensive low and high ground pasturage well enclosed, and servants sent with the mares, boarded gratis; grain will be furnished at the market price, and will be given to them in manner and quantity agreeable to direction; and all possible care taken to prevent accidents and escapes, but will not be liable for any that may happen. [4:] WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
This celebrated horse's performance in England, has not been inferior to any horse there, except his brother Dick Andrews, who is considered now the best horse in that country, giving seven pounds.—Jack Andrews won twice in 1797, then Mr. Lord's property—See Racing Calendar for that year.
At Worcester, July 5th. a maiden plate of £50 for 3 years old, 6 stone, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at three heats, beating Mr. Darlington's ch f Miss Edwin, 4 years old; Mr. Atkinson's ch m Princess, aged; Sir W. W. Wynns's b h Sweet Buttermere, 5 years old; Mr. Hardin's b c Eglantine, 4 years old.
Stafford, October 7th.—The town purse of £50, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, 3 years old, at three heats, beating Mr. Betteson's Little Pickle, 4 years old; Mr. Barlow's Roderick, 4 years old; Mr. Denham's Honest Tom, 6 years old; Sir W. W. Wynns's b h True Blue, 5 years old.
In 1798, at Nantwich, Thursday, July 8th.—£50, for 3 and 4 years old, he won, beating Mr. Bayles' ch c Cannon, 4 years old; Stamford's a f Scotella, 3 years old.
Denby, August 15th.—He won £50, free for any horse, beating Lilly of the Valley, Falconer and True Blue—in 1799, he won twice, to wit at Ludlow, on Friday, the 4th of July, 4 mile heats, free for all ages, beating Lord Oxford's ch c Dart, at 3 heats.
At Worcester, August 8th.—He won the city and county subscription of £50, 4 mile heats, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Artley's Lilly, Duchess, 4 years old; Mr. Coventry's b h Integrity, late Partner; Mr. Snell's ch g Hocks, 5 years old—after the first heat, four to one on her; after the second heat four to one on Jack Andrews.
In 1800, he won 5 times, to wit: At Lewes, then the property of Major Rookes, Aug 12th, he beat Lord Sackville's b h Labore, 4 miles, for 50 guineas—At Oxford, the town plate of £50, in Aug was won by Jack Andrews, at 4 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's ch m Duchess of Lums, 5 years old, Lord Donegall's b h Wrangler, distanced the 4th heat.—September, at Warwick, he won the town plate of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Tharn's b h Marquis, Mr. Brooke's b h Sheshire, Mr. Edwards b m Duchess.
Sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, 2 miles, 5 subscribers, Mr. Rookes's Jack Andrews, aged, 11st. 7lbs. walked over, (see Racing Calendar for 1802, pa. 285)
At Lambourne, in September—Wednesday, 10th, he won the £50 gift of Lord Craven, 4 mile heats, at 4 heats, beating Mr. Coventry's ch h Sacrapant, Mr. Bacon's b m Snap.
At Abingdon, Tuesday, September 16th, the members' purse of £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's b m Miscreant, 5 years old, Mr. Whaley's ch h Expectation, Mr. Froyley's b h Cupid—5 to 4 on Miscreant.
In 1801, Jack Andrews, at New Market, April 20th, received forfeit from Herkenham's Symmetry, 8 stone, 5 lbs. 200 guineas, half forfeit.
Bibury, June 16th.—The Bibury stakes, a handicap of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, 4 miles, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, beating Lord Sackville's b h Expectation, 5 years old, Sir Henry T. Vane's C-k-fighter, 5 years old, Mr. R. Heathcote's Hinnona, aged, his royal highness the Prince of Wales's Dick Andrews, Mr. Heathcote's Poinay, and Cox's Edwin.
June 17th, a sweepstakes of five guineas each, 20 subscribers, was won by Jack Andrews, beating colonel Grovenor's Lady Catherine, Mr. Howarth's Snuff Box.
Bedford, Sep. 10th.—The Woburn stakes of ten guineas each, 4 miles, 5 subscribers, was won by his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Jack Andrews, aged, beating Mr. Watson's b h Triumvir, Mr. Gilding's b c Skyrocket.
Endfield, Sept. 23.—Fifty pounds, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Froyley's greg Poughboy, Velvet Horn, Little Thought-Of, Hephastion and Contestor. See Racing Calendars for these years. It would swell an advertisement to too great length to mention all the races he has won.
PEDIGREE.
Jack Andrews was got by Joe Andrews, his dam by Highflyer, his granddam Cardinal Puff, his great granddam by Toller, his great great granddam by Snip, his great great granddam by Lord Godolphin's Arabian, his great great great granddam by Stanyan's Arabian, which mare was own sister to Frampton's White Neck, full sister to the Minbury Galloway, great great great great granddam by Sauce Box, a son of Gigg, sire of Croft's Old Partner. JAMES LORD, (Seal.)
I do hereby certify, that the above pedigree is a true copy from the original one sent me by James Lord. Given under my hand and seal this twenty-third of December, one thousand eight hundred and four.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT, (Seal.)
Joe Andrews was got by Eclipse, his dam Alameda by Omnium, her dam Glouster by Blank—Crab Widdrington mare by actor.—General Stud Book page six, printed in one thousand eight hundred and three, by James W. W.
FOR SALE,
SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST
MOUNTAIN LAND,
FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Richmond. The above tract of land is generally considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of meadow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wheat machine on the Scotch model. Another tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally esteemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst. Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber residing on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Negroes (in families) will be taken in exchange for either or both of the above tracts of land. ROBERT H. ROSE. Orange, April 8th, 1807. Sm
FROM THE TIMES.
"LABOR is the only price of solid fame; and whatever the force of genius may be, there is no easy method of becoming a 'good painter.' Thus wrote Sir JOSUA REYNOLDS, in one of his discourses on painting; and the truth of his observation is daily perceptible, not only in the art which he practised, but in every other. But, although correctness is generally acknowledged, when applied to the mechanic arts; yet it is frequently denied, when asserted of those studies which employ the nobler faculties. O'er these, Genius, with her magic wand, scorning the assistance of labor, is supposed to reign triumphant, and to accomplish her ends by her innate force. Unhappy delusion! how often has thy pernicious mist blighted the bright prospect of distinction opened to aspiring youth, and turned him from the rugged road of industry, to the flowery meads of pleasure! How often, when the late rising sun of experience has dispelled thy accursed gloom, has the victim of thy spells seen himself hurled from the giddy pinnacle of fame, on which he thought himself seated, into the yawning gulph of mediocrity—that grave of myriads!"
In the aim of acquiring forensic eloquence, this error has produced irretrievable mischief. No pains—no study—no previous practice—are thought necessary in a student, to qualify him when he is called to the bar, to undertake the defence of his neighbor's life or property. If a sufficient quantity of legal knowledge be acquired, no more is study dreamed of. Genius is
then relied on to give the rest; and the consequences are obvious. The poor insect collects his strength, and having for a short time sustained the weighty cause, he gradually sinks under it, and falls, alas! "never to rise again." This has been the mournful end of many, whose fate would have been far different, had they been properly tutored; and this will be the fate of many more, unless considerable attention is bestowed on this part of their education.
It is too often supposed, that eloquence is the gift of Nature; whereas nothing is more incorrect. The old aphorism, "Poeta nascitur sed orator fit," did not originate in ignorance, but in wisdom. Nice and curious observations on the human intellect, led to this conclusion; and the experience of ages has confirmed its truth. The opinion of Sir W. JONES, on this point, is conclusive; or, at any rate, must go far in inducing a further examination of the maxim. In a letter to Lord ALTHROPE, he says, "Did you find it necessary, or convenient, to speak on the state of the nation? It is a noble subject, and with your knowledge, as well as judgment, you will easily acquire habits of eloquence; but habits they are, no less than playing on a musical instrument, or handling a pencil; and as the best musicians, and finest painters, began with playing sometimes out of tune, and drawing out of proportion, so the greatest orators must begin with leaving some periods unfinished, and perhaps with sitting down in the middle of a sentence. It is only by continued use, that a speaker learns to express his ideas with precision and soundness, and to provide at the beginning of a period, for the conclusion of it; but to this facility of speaking, the habit of writing rapidly contributes in a wonderful degree. I would particularly impress this truth upon your mind, my dear friend, because I am fully convinced, that an Englishman's real importance in his country, will always be in a compound ratio of his virtue, his knowledge, and his eloquence: without all of which qualities, little real utility can result from either of them apart; and I am no less persuaded that a virtuous and knowing man, who has no natural impediment, may by habit acquire perfect eloquence, as certainly as a healthy man, who has the use of his muscles, may learn to swim or skate."
The reason why the truth of these observations, is not universally acknowledged, will be found in that love of pleasure, which destroys all desire of excellence.
"Ever present in the very lap of love, 'Inglorious laid, while music flows around, Perfumes, and oils, and wines, and wanton hours."
"How is it to be presumed, that an impression can be made, of the necessity of solitary and patient industry. The mind enervated by luxury, clings to her disgraceful chains, and thinks him an enemy who would seek her liberation. And, although sometimes,
"Amid the roses, fierce repentance rears
"Her snaky crest; a quick returning pang
"Shoots through the conscious heart, when honor still,
"And great design, against the oppressive load
"Of luxury, by fits, impatient heave;" yet the struggles are in vain; and the unhappy victim wallows in his Circean pleasures, with renewed eagerness.
To be patiently enduring of labor, when the effects of industry are scarcely perceptible, requires such firmness and nobleness of mind, that it is not surprising that it is so seldom witnessed. But however arduous the task may seem, it is sufficient encouragement to know, that it has been often accomplished. To what do we owe the brightest characters that the world has produced, but to labor? Was the mind of any one of these men laid open to our inspection, from the first dawning of his reason—could we witness his privations—his pains—his difficulties—his struggles—could we see each step of his progress, until his luminous entrance into the world, we could no longer hesitate in assenting to the assertion of Sir JOSUA, that "nothing is denied to well directed labor—nothing is to be obtained without it."
Would students of all descriptions, weigh well these few observations—and would students of law, in particular, ask themselves, what are their views, it might be of some advantage to them. Would the latter pay more attention to forensic eloquence, and in their little societies rival the sages at the bar, they would come forward with greater éclat at first, and maintain their reputation afterwards. They would then render themselves worthy of the sacred deposits which will in time be placed in their hands, and acquire that wealth, honor, and applause, which are the meed of successful, virtuous endeavors.
The superior utility of a newspaper.
The more man can be made to think the better; books have the tendency but they are dear and scarce—all the lazy, and almost the busy, neglect them, because it is a task. Who would begin that could not finish? Would not finish the reading of one? every body reads the almanac—but the lesson, though good, is too seldom taught.
A newspaper is cheap, of small bulk, and goes every where—besides, it is a treat which always creates an appetite, for curiosity is sauce to it; add to all this, it is daily or weekly served—it is a kind of standing dish. A newspaper therefore is a valuable utensil of knowledge—it tells us facts at the minute we are curious to know them. We keep company with the absent;
we are by their means made acquainted with strangers; we feel in solitude a sympathy with mankind without abstruse thinking; we receive the truths which others have hammered out. Men stick to their business, and, yet the public is addressed as a town-meeting; yet the gazettes follow us to our closets, and give us counsel there.
The numerous subjects of which a newspaper treats, gives to every profession and occupation some information, whilst its variety holds out to every taste some gratification. Its cheapness enables almost every member of a community to purchase it, and its conciseness puts it into the power of the most busy to peruse it. Anon.
Latest from Europe.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY,
FIFTY-THIRD BULLETIN.
"Warsaw, Jan. 22. Prince Jerome continues the campaign in Silesia with great activity, Lieut. Gen. Deroi had already invested Kassel, and opened the trenches. The siege of Schweidnitz and that of Neisse continue to be carried on."
"General Victor, as he was proceeding to Stettin, in his carriage, accompanied by an aid-de-camp, and a single domestic, was carried off by a party of 25 chasseurs, who were scouring the country."
FIFTY-FOURTH BULLETIN.
"Warsaw, Jan. 27. Eighty-four pieces of cannon, taken from the Russians, are ranged before the palace of the Republic at Warsaw."
"Five thousand prisoners have been sent to France, two thousand escaped in the first moments of confusion, and fifteen hundred have entered among the Polish troops."
"Some battalions of light infantry belonging to Marshal Ney's corps had advanced 20 leagues from their cantonments; the Russian army took the alarm, and made a movement on its right. The battalions have returned within the line of their cantonment, without sustaining any loss."
"During this period, the Prince of Ponte-Corvo took possession of Elbing, and the country situated on the borders of the Baltic."
"Thus have the battles with the Russians cost them a great part of their artillery, all their baggage, and from 25,000 to 30,000 men killed, wounded, or prisoners."
"A Russian column had gone to Leobstadt, beyond the little river Passage, and had carried off half a company of the Voltigeurs of the 8th regiment of the line, who were at the advanced posts of the cantonment. The Prince of Ponte Corvo, informed of this movement, left Elbing, collected his troops, advanced with Rivand's division towards the enemy, and met them near Mohrungen."
"On the 26th, at noon, the enemy's division appeared, 12,000 strong. We soon came to blows. The 8th regiment of the line fell upon the Russians with inexpressible bravery, to repair the loss which one of its posts had experienced. The enemy were completely routed, pursued four leagues, and compelled to repass the Passage. Dupont's division arrived just as the engagement was concluded, and could take no part in it."
"On the right and centre of the army, the enemy are more than 30 leagues from our posts."
FIFTY-SIXTH BULLETIN.
"Arensdorf, Feb. 5."
After the battle of Mohrungen, where it had been beaten and put to rout, the advanced guard of the Russian army retired to Leibstadt. But on the following morning, many Russian divisions joined it, and they were in full march to carry the theatre of war to the borders of the Vistula. The corps of gen. Essen, which had arrived from the lower parts of Moldavia, and where it had been intended to act against the Turks, and several regiments which were in Russia and had been for some time collecting from the extremities of the vast empire, had joined the main army. The emperor gave orders to the prince of Ponte Corvo, (Bernadotte) to return, and to favor the offensive operations of the enemy, by drawing him towards the Vistula. He ordered at the same time, the breaking up of the winter quarters.
The 5th regiment, commanded by Gen. Savary, (Marshal Lannes being sick) were stationed on the 31st Jan. at Bork, in order to keep in check the corps of gen. Essen, encamped on the upper Berg.
The 3d regiment was at Missing. The 4th at Willenberg. The 6th at Gilgenburg. The 7th at Neidenburg.
The emperor left Warsaw and arrived in the evening of the 31st at Willenberg. The grand duke had arrived two days before and collected all the cavalry.
The prince of Ponte Corvo had successfully evacuated Osterode, Tobau, and had thrown himself into Strassburg.
Marshal Lefebvre had drawn together the 10th corps at Thorn, for the defence of the left of the Vistula, and of the town.
On the 1st Feb. the French commenced their march, they met at Pussienheim the advanced guard of the enemy, who had commenced offensive operations, and had attacked Willenberg.
The grand duke, with a number of columns of cavalry, there attacked them and entered by main force into the town.
The corps of marshal Davoust went to Ortelsburg. On the 2d the grand duke of Berg marched to Allenstein with the corps of marshal Soult.

The corps of marshal Davoust marched to Wartenburg.
The corps of marshals Augereau and Ney arrived the 3d at Allenstein.
On the morning of the 3d the army of the enemy, which had hastily retreated, seeing its left flank turned and thrown upon the Vistula, which it had been desirous of passing, appeared in order of battle, the left supported by the village Mondiken, the centre by Jonkows, covering the great road to Leibstadt.
Battle of Bergfried.
The emperor went to the village of Getkendorf and arranged in order of battle, the corps of Marshal Ney upon the left, the corps of marshal Augereau in the centre and the corps of marshal Soult upon the right, the imperial guard were kept in the reserve. He ordered marshal Soult to go upon the road to Gustadt and seize the bridge of Bergfried, for the purpose of attacking the rear of the enemy with his whole force, a manoeuvre which gave to this battle a decisive character. Vanquished the enemy were lost without resource.
Marshal Soult sent General Guyot with his light cavalry to take possession of Gustadt, where he took a great part of the baggage of the enemy, and made prisoners 1600 Russians. Gustadt was the centre of the enemies' depot. But at the moment when marshal Soult attacked the bridge of Bergfried with the division of Leval and Legrand, the enemy perceiving the importance of that position, and that it protected the retreat of his left flank, defended the bridge with 12 of his best battalions. The cannonade began at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The 4th regiment of the line and the 24th of the light infantry, had the honor of first attacking the enemy. They sustained their former reputation. These two regiments alone and one battalion of the 28th in reserve, were sufficient to dislodge the enemy; they passed the bridge with charged bayonets, forced their way among the 12 Russian battalions, took four pieces of cannon, and covered the field of battle with killed and wounded. The 46th and 53th regiments which formed the second brigade were behind, impatient to distinguish themselves, but the enemy already in disorder, abandoned all his excellent situations; the happy pre-age of the events of the following day.
At the same time Marshal Ney took possession of a wood, where the enemy had posted his right; the division of S. Hilaire took possession of the village in the centre; and the Grand Duke of Berg with a division of dragons placed by squadrons in the centre, passed the wood and cleared the plain. In these two partial attacks the enemy was repulsed, and lost about 100 prisoners.
At night both armies remained in sight of each other.
The weather is superb for the season; the snow is three feet deep, and the thermometer is at 2 or 3 degrees of cold.
At day break on the 4th, Gen. Lassalle entered the plain with his hussars. A line of Cossacs and cavalry of the enemy opposed him. The Grand Duke of Berg formed his cavalry into a line and marched to reconnoitre the enemy. The cannonade began—but we soon found that the enemy had profited by the darkness of the night, and retreated, and had left our rearguard on the right, the left and the centre. It was attacked & retreated fighting for six leagues. The enemy's cavalry were routed several times, but the obstacles of an uneven and mountainous country, retarded the efforts of the cavalry. At the close of the day the French advanced guard went to its quarters at Deppen. The Emperor slept at Schlett. The 5th, at day light the whole French army was in motion. At Deppen, the Emperor received information that a column of the enemy had not yet passed the Alle, and had been attacked by our left, whilst the Russian army was retreating by the route of Allensdorf and Landsberg—his majesty gave orders to the Grand Duke of Berg, and marshals Soult and Davoust, to follow the enemy in that direction—He directed the corps of Marshal Ney to pass the Alle with Gen. Lassalle's division of light cavalry, and a division of dragons, and gave orders to attack that corps of the enemy which had been cut off.
Battle of Waterdorf.
The Grand Duke of Berg, upon his arrival on the heights of Waterdorf, found himself before 8 or 9000 cavalry—Many successive charges took place and the enemy retreated.
Battle of Deppen.
During this time marshal Ney was cannonading and engaged with the corps of the enemy which had been cut off—The enemy for a moment endeavored to force a passage, but they found death at the point of our bayonets—Beaten at the commencement of the charge, and completely routed, they abandoned cannon, baggage and standards. The other division, seeing the condition of their advanced guard, sought retreating—At night we had already made several thousand prisoners, and took several pieces of cannon.
By these movements, the greater part of the communications of the Russian army were cut off. His depots of Gustadt and Leibstadt and a part of his magazines on the Alle, had been taken possession of by our light cavalry. Our loss has not been great in these small skirmishes, it amounts to 80 or 100 killed and 3 or 400 wounded—General Garchine and de Camp to the Emperor and governor of the Pregel received a violent contusion on the breast. The Colonel of the 4th regiment of dragons, was severely wounded. The General of Brigade Latour Maubourg was wounded in the arm by a ball. The Adjutant commandant Lamberriere was wounded. The Colonel of the regiment of the line was wounded.
FIFTY SEVENTH BULLETIN.
At Preussisch Eylau, Feb. 7. At 6 in the morning the army began its march in pursuit of the enemy; the grand duke of Berg with the corps of Marshal Soult towards Landsberg, the corps of marshal Davoust towards Haselberg, and that of Marshal Ney towards Wardenfeld, to prevent the corps cut off at Deppen from escaping.
Battle of Hoff.
Arrived at Glandau, the Grand Duke of Berg met the rear guard of the enemy and attacked them between Glandau and Hoff. The enemy displayed several lines of cavalry, who appeared to support the rear guard, composed of 12 battalions having their front towards the height of Landsberg.
The grand duke of Berg made his arrangement. After many attacks upon the right and left of the enemy, supported by a wood, the dragoons and cuirassiers of the division of general Hautpoul, made a fierce charge and cut to pieces two regiments of infantry. The colonels, the standards, the cannon and the greater part of the officers and soldiers were taken. The army of the enemy began to move to support its rear guard. Marshal Soult had arrived. Marshal Augereau had taken his station towards the left, and the village of Hoff was occupied. The enemy perceiving the importance of this position, marched ten battalions for the purpose of retaking it.
The grand duke of Berg made a second charge with the cuirassiers, who broke them in the flank, and cut them to pieces. These manoeuvrings were brilliant feats of arms, and reflect the highest honor upon the intrepidity of the cuirassiers. The events of this day merit a particular relation; a part of the two armies passed the night between the 6th and 7th in presence of each other; the enemy fled off during the night. At day light the advanced guard of the French began its march, and met the rear guard of the enemy between the wood and the little town of Eylau. The enemy who defended a regiment of chasseurs on foot, were attacked and partly taken.
FIFTY-EIGHTH BULLETIN.
At Preussisch Eylau, Feb. 9.
BATTLE OF EYLAU.
A quarter of a league from the small town of Preussisch Eylau, there is a platform which defends the opening of the plain—Marshal Soult ordered the 45th and 18th regiment of the line to take possession of it. Three regiments who defended it were beaten; but at the same instant a column of Russian cavalry attacked the left of the 19th regiment, and put one of the battalions into disorder. The dragoons of Klein's division were apprised of this in time, the troops engaged in the town of Eylau. The enemy had placed several regiments in a church and grave yard; they made a stubborn resistance, and after a bloody combat on both sides, they left their position at ten o'clock in the evening.
Legrand's division was placed as a night guard before the town, and St. Hilaire's division was placed on the right—The corps of Marshal Augereau was placed on the left, the corps of Marshal Davoust the evening preceding had marched to attack Eylau, & fall upon the left flank of the enemy, it did not change its position. Marshal Ney was moving to attack the right flank. In this manner the night passed.
Battle of Eylau.
At day break the enemy began the attack by a brisk cannonade upon the town of Eylau, and upon the division of St. Hilaire. The emperor went to the church, which the enemy had so obstinately defended the evening before. He caused the corps of Marshal Augereau to advance, and ordered the hill to be cannonaded by 40 pieces of the artillery of his guard. A dreadful carnage took place on both sides.
The Russian army ranged in columns, was about half a cannon shot distant—every stroke told. At one time it appeared by the movements of the enemy that impatient of his suffering he meant to attack our left—At the same moment the sharpshooters of Marshal Davoust were perceived attacking the rear of the enemy—the corps of Marshal Augereau displayed in columns for the purpose of attacking the centre of the enemy and to withdraw his attention, in order to prevent him from bringing his whole force against the corps of Marshal Davoust. The division of St. Hilaire marched to the right, both manoeuvring to join Marshal Davoust; scarcely had the corps of Marshal Augereau and the division of St. Hilaire, displayed, when a very heavy snow covered both armies, so much so, that it was impossible to distinguish objects two paces distant. In this obscurity, the point of direction was lost, and the columns inclining too much to the left, moved with uncertainty. This unfortunate obscurity continued about half an hour—The weather clearing up the grand duke of Berg at the head of his cavalry, and supported by Marshal Bessiers, at the head of the guard, turned the division St. Hilaire, and fell upon the enemy's army—a daring manoeuvre if there ever was one, which covered the cavalry with glory, and which had become necessary under the circumstances in which our columns then were.
The enemy's cavalry endeavored to oppose the manoeuvre; but were routed. The slaughter was dreadful—Two lines of Russian infantry were broken. The third only supported itself by placing its rear against a wood—Squadrons of the guard traversed twice the whole of the enemy's army—This brilliant and extraordinary charge, which had routed more than 20,000 infantry, and had obliged them to abandon their arms, would have at once decided victory, but for the wood and some inequalities in the ground—The general of division Hautpoul was wounded—Gen. Daltmanh, commandant of the chasseurs of the guard and a great number of intrepid soldiers died with glory—But the 100 dragons, cuirassiers, or soldiers of the guard which were found on the field of battle, were found surrounded by more than 1000 dead bodies of the enemy. This part of the field of battle was dreadful to the sight. During this time, the corps of Marshal Davoust marched to the rear of the enemy. The snow, which had frequently obscured the day, also retarded his march and the junction of his columns.
The loss of the enemy is immense; and that which we have experienced is considerable—Three hundred mouths of fire emitted forth death, on both sides, during 12 hours: The victory, for a long time uncertain, was decided and gained, when Marshal Davoust displayed on the platform, and dislodged the enemy, who, after having made several efforts to regain it, sounded a retreat: At the same instant, the corps of Marshal Ney filed off by Alten on the left and drove before him, the remainder of the Prussian column, which had escaped from the battle of Deppen—At night he occupied the village of Schomatten; and there the enemy, finding himself so much pressed between the corps of Marshals Ney and that Davoust, fearing his rear guard might be lost, he resolved at 8
o'clock in the evening to take the village of Schomatten. Several battalions of Russian grenadiers which had not been engaged, presented themselves before the village; but the 6th regiment of light infantry suffered them to approach within shot, and entirely routed them. On the following morning they were pursued to the river Prickling. They retreated beyond the Prickling—They left upon the field 16 pieces of cannon and their wounded—All the houses of the village were filled with them.
Marshal Augereau, was wounded with a ball. General Desjardens, Hendelet, Lochet, were also wounded. Gen. Gorbineau was killed by a bullet. Col. Lacuee of the 63d, and Col. Lemaurois of the 43d, were killed. Col. Bouvieres of 11th dragoons did not survive his wounds. They all died covered with glory. Our loss amounts exactly to 1900 killed and 5700 wounded, amongst whom 1000, who are dangerously wounded, will be rendered unfit for service. All the killed were interred on the morning of the 10th.—We counted dead on the field 7000 Russians. Thus, the attack of the enemy which was to throw himself upon Thorn, by turning the left of the grand army resulted to his disadvantage. From 12 to 1500 thousand prisoners, and as many killed, 18 standards, 43 pieces of cannon are the trophies too dearly purchased by the blood of so many brave men. Trifling changes in the weather, which at any other time would have been of little consequence, embarrassed the operations of the French general. Our cavalry and artillery performed wonders. The horse guards surpassed themselves, and that is saying a great deal. The foot guard was the whole day with arms in their hands sustaining a terrible fire of grape shot, without firing a single gun, or making a movement. The event has not been such as ought to have been expected. The wound of Marshal Augereau was also an unfortunate circumstance, as it left his corps of the army in the greatest heat of battle, without a chief capable of directing it.
This recital contains a general idea of the battle. There were many brilliant acts of bravery by the soldiers. The officers are collecting the particulars. The consumption of ammunition by the artillery was immense. That of the infantry was much less.
The standard of one of the battalions of the 18th regiment was lost. It has probably fallen into the hands of the enemy. The regiment cannot be reproached for it: It was in the situation in which it was placed, an accident of war. The emperor will grant it another, as soon as it shall have taken one from the enemy.
This expedition is at an end; the enemy being beaten and driven back one hundred leagues beyond the Vistula, the army is to decamp and return into winter quarters.
FROM THE PUBLIC ADVERTISER.
REMARKS, On Mr. Hale's string of Resolves, concluded.
In my former number I examined Mr. Hale's two first resolves, and shewed the fallacy of them. In this, I shall extract such parts of his remaining resolves as expose themselves most to public notice.
His third resolve is merely declamation about the old bug-bear of fortifications. His fourth resolve is an indecent invective against congress on the same subject.
In his fifth resolve he speaks of "the public debt being materially reduced, and of the favorable prospects of its total extinction in a few years by the happy and successful operation, he says, of the funding system." But what funding system does he mean? It certainly is not by the operation of any funding in the administration of Washington and Adams. The public debt increased in both those administrations; and as to John Adams, he left the treasury overflowing with debt, and the country overrun with internal taxes. It is by the economy and wise management of the present administration only that the happy effects of which Mr. Hale speaks has been produced, but it does not suit him to say so. O malignancy thou art a hateful monster!
Mr. Hale concludes his resolves by proposing in consequence of this flourishing state of the revenue, that congress should appropriate to each state a sum equal to the impost revenue which each state may produce, to be employed for the purpose of fortifications. This is what in common life is called, "a take in." There is something insidious in it which I shall expose when I come to remark on the resolve which follows, to which this is an introduction.
"Resolved, That under all existing circumstances this state is entitled to ask and demand of the government of the U. S. the appropriation of a sum equal to the amount of the impost revenue of the port of New York, to be applied to the purpose of defending the port and harbor of the said city (of New-York.)"
I now go to examine the ground of this resolve, and to detect the fallacy of it, by laying down a certain rule whereby to ascertain in the quantity of impost revenue arising from the quantity of population in any of the states, and to distinguish that quantity from the gross amount of impost revenue collected in any port of entry.
The total amount of the impost revenue arising from the total population of all the states is twelve millions of dollars, of which sum each state contributes a part in proportion to its quantity of population whether it imports into its own state or purchases imported articles in other states with the impost duty upon them. For example:
The state of Jersey does not import anything. The eastern part of that state purchases imported articles at the port of New York, and the western part at the port of Philadelphia, and these two ports are collectors of the impost revenue of Jersey which according to its population is above 400,000 dollars as I shall show; and the merchants of whom those purchases are made have the use of that money without interest till they pay it into the treasury of the U. S.
I now come to lay down the rule for ascertaining the quantity of impost revenue paid by each state, which is:
As the total population of all the states is to the total impost revenue of 12,000,000 dollars, so
is the population of any state to the portion it pays of that 12,000,000 dollars
The total population of all the states, according to the last census taken in 1801, was, at that time,
5,809,758.
The population of New-York, 585,059
Of Pennsylvania, 602,545.
Of Jersey, 211,149.
According to the progressive increase of population in the U. States, which doubles itself in every twenty-four or twenty-five years, the population in 1801 will now be increased one fourth and therefore
The present population of the
State of N. York is 732,560.
Ditto of Pennsylvania 733,181.
Ditto of Jersey 264,648.
And the total population of all
The States is 6,637,197.
To find what proportion of 12,000,000 dollars is paid by the state of N. Y. say
As 6,637,197, the total population, is to 12,000,000, doll., so is 732,450, the population of N. York, to the portion it pays of that sum, and the quotient will be 1,324,426, dolls.
That of Pennsylvania 1,331,717.
That of Jersey 473,245.
Pennsylvania pays 37,317 dolls. more impost revenue than the State of N. Y. pays.
But the case with New York is, that she exports and imports for a large part of the southern states, & also for a part of the eastern states, and this increases her collection of impost revenue to more than three times the amount of what she pays herself. It is this that enables her merchants, many of which are British or British agents, to carry on trade. They sell imported articles to other states with the impost duty upon them and receive that impost duty either in money or in produce time enough to make a second voyage with it before they pay it into the treasury of the U. S. The capitals of those merchants are made up in a great measure, of the impost revenue that rests in their hands. It is by the blunders of such men as Mr. Hale, who belongs to the federal faction of blundering politicians, that matters of this kind are brought to light. The blunders of one man are so great as to suggest right ideas to another.
The impost revenue collected at the port of N. Y. is estimated at more than four millions of dollars, about three millions of which is drawn from other states, and the remaining 1,324,426 dollars, is paid by the population of N. Y. which, as before said, is 37,317 less than is paid by Pennsylvania.
Mr. Hale's proposal is to demand of the government of the United States the appropriation of a sum equal to the impost revenue of the port of New York; as if all the impost revenue collected there was paid by the state. I have now placed before his eyes the folly as well as the injustice of his proposal, and I have also done it to prevent other people being imposed upon by such absurdities.
Mr. Hale concludes his string of resolves with the following:
"Resolved, as the sense of this legislature, that no nation however enlightened, populous, or enterprising it may be, can maintain a respectable standing as a commercial nation, without the protection and support of a respectable navy."
In the first place, this resolve is conceived in ignorance and founded on a falsehood. Hamburg has carried on a greater commerce than any town or city in the European continent, Amsterdam excepted, and yet Hamburg has not a single vessel of war; and on the other hand, England with a navy of nearly one hundred and forty sail of the line besides frigates almost without number, is shut out by land from all the ports on the continent of Europe.
Navies do not protect commerce, neither is the protection of commerce their object. They have the foolish and unprofitable purpose of fighting and sinking each other at sea; and the result is, that every victory after sinking and destroying a part of his enemies fleet, goes home with crippled ships and broken bones. The English fire the tower guns and the French sing Te Deum.
But Mr. Hale, in order to have completed his work, should have added another resolve, and should have been about the expense of a navy; for unless the United States have a navy at least equal to the navies of other nations, she had better have none; for it will be taken and turned against her. The navy of one nation pays no respect to the navy of another nation.
The expense of the English navy for 1806, according to the report of the chancellor of the exchequer, in March of that year, was upwards of sixty-eight millions of dollars. The portion of expense which the state of New York would have to pay as her quota towards raising what Mr. Hale calls a "respectable navy," would be eight millions of dollars over and above the impost revenue of 1,324,426 dollars, and therefore Mr. Hale should have finished with a resolve to the following purport:
"Resolved, as the sense of this legislature, that the farmers and landholders of this city and state of New York ought most cheerfully to pay, and this legislature has no doubt but they will pay, the sum of eight millions of dollars annually, over and above the impost revenue, as the quota of this state, towards raising a "respectable navy" to fight either the French navy, the Spanish navy, the English navy, or any other navy."
As trees cannot be voted in ships by a resolve of the legislature; it is first necessary to settle about the expense of a navy, and the manner in which that expense is to be defrayed, before they resolve about building a navy. Count the cost is a good maxim. Mr. Hale has begun his work at the wrong end.
COMMON SENSE.
PHILADELPHIA, April 13.
The house of representatives having approved of the report of the committee of the whole on the impeachment of the governor for various misdemeanors in office; have passed the usual resolution, recommending it to the next legislature—Ayes 45—Nays 40—Aurora.
BALTIMORE, April 13.
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans, to a gentleman in this city.
"Lieut. Spence, of the navy, has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned with col. Burr in the Mexican expedition. A report has been long in circulation, that he was to command Burr's marine force. I believe his being on furlough, and in the western country (alone) have given rise to this suspicion. His deportment is not that of a man concerned in any nefarious undertaking—On hearing he was implicated, he
boldly came forward and demanded an investigation into his actions."
WASHINGTON CITY, April 15.
The legislature of New York have, with a munificence and liberality that does them honor, appropriated four thousand dollars for erecting suitable buildings for the instruction of poor children in the city of New York not provided for by any religious society, and the annual sum of one thousand dollars in aid of the said schools, payable out of any monies received under an act laying a duty on strong liquors and for regulating taverns.
This institution was founded a short time since, by the contributions of a large number of the citizens of New York. We hope this legislative patronage will place it on a stable foundation.
The fund from which the endowment is derived is peculiarly appropriate. It is most just that vice and luxury should, as some atonement for the evils they inflict on society, be rendered tributary to some beneficent purposes; and what purpose more beneficent than the education of the young, and particularly that portion of them, whose poverty would without such assistance consign them to ignorance, and perhaps to profligacy?
This liberal measure of the state of New York is a confirmation of the soundness of the step taken by us. The fund from which our institution is endowed is in a great measure the same; while our plan has the advantage of being more comprehensive, and of educating the poor in a manner so completely successful as to avoid all discrimination between poor and pay pupils, and all the evils consequent on the separate education of each.
The friends of Washington will be pleased to learn that the school houses will soon be completed at an expense of near 3,000 dollars, drawn from the voluntary contribution of our citizens. This, aided by the annual appropriation of fifteen hundred dollars, for the education of the poor, must, in a few years, have the most favorable influence on the morals and general character of our citizens.—Nat. Intel.
The Boston Centinel finds fault with the president and secretary of the treasury for confining the payment of duties paid in M. S. cashets to cash, Boston or United States bills, in consequence of which it is alleged, that the merchants are obliged to sacrifice from two to three per cent. on the amount of the duties paid by them.
What notes would this trumpet of federalism have sounded, had the secretary allowed the payment of duties in the notes of any of the subordinate banks, however insecure in their establishment, to the eventual loss to the United States of hundreds of thousands of dollars? Would not this Bostonian have in such event denounced this a most crying sin? And is he prepared to say that this would not have been the case?
What are the facts already before the public with regard to the small banks of Massachusetts?
That their capitals are in general very small.
That their characters for security and stability are imperfectly established.
That they circulate paper to a dangerous extent compared with their specie capital.
That some of them in consequence divide as much as twelve per cent. per annum.
That their direction, compared to that of the Boston banks, is obscure.
That many of them have actually stopped payment.
And—which is of itself an ample answer to the accusation—that the merchants of Boston have themselves refused to receive their notes as specie.
We presume, however, that the principal reason for the course alleged to be pursued by the Secretary, is this—The bank of the United States and its branches are the principal organs made use of for the deposit, the payment and the remittance of the public money to the several points where it is wanted for the public service. By means of these branches, ramified through the union, the government is enabled, at any time, to draw upon any branch for the whole sum deposited in the central as well as all the branch banks; and the expense and risk attending the remittance is incurred by the bank. Further, the security of the bank of the U. S. transcends that of the local banks just in proportion to the superior capital of the former over the latter.
And, above all, owing to the organization of the bank of the U. S. the Secretary of the Treasury is a legal supervisor of its concerns, for which purpose he is periodically furnished with a statement of its affairs.
The character of most of the federal prints has become so well established for the systematic misrepresentation of every thing done by our republican administration, that we have long since forborne to notice the perversions of truth with which they abound, persuaded that the poison contained within itself is its best antidote. There is, however, a concentration of untruths condensed in the following short paragraph that recommends it to peculiar attention.
"Our enlightened congress have very judiciously appropriated 20,000 dollars for fortifying all the American sea ports, and 50,000 dollars for altering the capitol, and 25,000 dollars for furniture for the president's palace. If our philosophic president is the plain simple citizen, commonly calling himself Thomas Jefferson how can he lay out 25,000 dollars in furniture? Did he live in a tub—and a man who hitched his horse to a fence, can require no additional funds for a house already completely furnished—Quere—how much of this 25,000 dollars might in point of law, be applicable to pay verdicts which may be found against the executive administration? We think we see some specks of misappropriation in all this."
Charleston Courier
Two of the allegations here made are totally false. Congress, instead of 20,000 dollars, have appropriated 150,000 dollars for ports and harbors, in addition to other appropriations more specifically made for the same objects, and likewise in addition to a large unexpended balance. They have not appropriated a cent for furniture for the president's palace, according to the federal nomenclature. As to verdicts against the executive administration, none have yet been found, and we venture to predict

that none will be found, while the benefits of that administration continue to be so sensibly felt as at present.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1807.
GEORGETOWN, (s. c.) April 4. We are informed that the rumor, stated in our last paper, of an express from Col. Burr having passed through this place, for the purpose of taking on certain papers, supposed to be in the possession of his daughter, which would substantiate the charges made by Col. Burr against Wilkinson, is incorrect. No express has been sent on, nor are there any papers in the possession of Mrs. Alston.
To the printer of the Georgetown Gazette. Sir... Passing through this place on my way to the Federal City, I happened to take up one of your newspapers, and was astonished by the absurd and notorious falsehoods which Mr. Perkins has introduced into his account, of what he terms the arrest of Col. Burr. I travelled with the Col. from Natchez, was with him till within half an hour of his illegal seizure, and had just then separated from him with an intention of rejoining him in a few hours. I am able therefore, to contradict the above falsehoods from my own knowledge, and being able, I feel it an act of justice to do so. Col. Burr was neither in disguise, nor was he going to the Spaniards. His dress was as usual, except that he had on a pair of coarse overalls, to preserve his pantaloons from being soiled. He rode on one of the best geldings in the western country; he was in the high road to Carson's ferry, on the Tombigby river, which is the direct and only road through Georgia, &c. to the federal city, to which place he was proceeding, & was accompanied by Mr. Brightwell, the sheriff of Washington county, in the Mississippi territory, whom he had engaged to pilot him as far as the ferry, where he intended to wait the arrival of his servants and baggage, who were at some distance behind. It was in this situation he was stopped by Mr. Perkins and lieutenant Gains, with eight or ten men, without the color of any civil process whatever, and forcibly hurried on a journey of more than a thousand miles; those who had seized him carefully avoided every town and village, least their conduct might be examined into by some judicial power.
When Col. Burr voluntarily surrendered himself at the mouth of the Bayou Pierre, he entered into recognizance himself, in the sum of two thousand dollars, and two sureties in the like sum, to appear before the district court, which was to be held shortly afterwards, to answer to any bills that might be brought against him. The Col. then demanded a release from his recognizance, which the court refused. Knowing the refusal to be illegal, he troubled himself no farther about his recognizance, but set out a day or two afterwards, for the Federal City.
I have been informed by a gentleman who left Natchez some time after me, that judge Rodney thinking the bond which had been given by Col. Burr and sureties could not be recovered, had undertaken to draw a new bond which he served those Gentlemen the trouble of signing, by signing it for them; and had surrendered this new bond to the governor as forfeited, for which, my informant added, the judge had been indicted for forgery.
I am Sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
ROBERT ASHLEY.
N.B. If it had been the wish of colonel Burr to go to Florida, by taking a south course from Natchez, he might have reached that country in less than a day, the line between the Spaniards and Mississippi territory being only about forty miles below Natchez. On the contrary, the colonel, as I mentioned, was on the high road to the Federal City, and had travelled about three hundred miles near eastward.
NASHVILLE, March 28.
By a gentleman late from Natchez, we learn, that some of Burr's followers are now on their way from Natchez to this place; with them is Stockley Hays, son of Col. Hays, who lives near this place. It is reported that Hays held a lieutenant's commission under Burr. What pity that such promising characters should be led astray by the sycophantic language of a traitor! Was there no old men in the plot?
By the same gentleman we learn, that a number of pistols were found with Burr's party, and that they had swiveled lashed to the stern of their boats, under water; but, previous to their surrendering, they cut them loose, and threw overboard a quantity of their small arms.
Since the detection of Col. Burr the public mind has again become calm, no longer the sound of treason and conspiracies are thundered in our ears, - they have flown with the bloody Dagon to the seat of justice. Let our fellow citizens, [who have for sometime been prepared to convert the tools of agriculture and trade into weapons of defence] resume their wonted occupations, to enjoy, under the banner of our happy government, the fruits of their labors, and the consciousness of their disposition to guard the public safety. We trust the frustration of this daring undertaking will be a lesson for the future [to some of its adherents particularly] which will deter them from placing so much confidence in the hands of disappointed and ambitious demagogues.
I HEREBY forewarn all persons from putting dry goods of any kind on board of my waggon to be hauled, unless at his or their own risk, as I am determined not to be responsible for any losses that may happen.
ISHAM HARVEY.
Charlotte county, April 17th, 1807. w3t$
WILL stand the present season, at my plantation at Warwick, in the county of Chesterfield,
A FAMOUS JACK.
Aged about ten years. The price will be five dollars for each mare for the season, and ten dollars to insure a mare with foal. He is one of the best stock in this country - own son to the late Gen. Washington's Royal Gift, as can be made appear from a certificate in my possession, signed by Capt. Elliott Muse.
HENRY RANDOLPH.
Warwick, Chesterfield county, April 6, 1807. $
THE Impartial Observer says we have made "a very lame attempt to excuse the conduct of Wilkinson upon the old cant of necessity, preventing justice, &c." and "that we do not seem to be aware that such a flimsy defence contributes to expose the guilt of the usurper." We acknowledge the plea of necessity, when false and unfounded, to be truly contemptible and flimsy; but certainly, when true, it must be admitted to be the most cogent and unanswerable that can be offered. The whole question, therefore, concerning the justification or condemnation of Gen. Wilkinson, depends on this; whether the necessity really existed or not. When the first information arrived of the violent measures adopted by him, we declared that nothing but necessity could justify them, and thought it most reasonable to suspend our opinion, until the motives upon which he acted could be sufficiently developed to enable us to form a correct judgment. The result of the information since received, has satisfied our minds that the necessity did exist, and, therefore, that the general was justifiable. And can the Observer say with truth, there was no such necessity in the circumstances in which Gen. Wilkinson stood? The communications made to him by Bollman and Swartwout, were enough to induce him to believe that Col. Burr was coming down with an army of 7,000 men. The force he had to oppose them was very small; the city of New Orleans was badly fortified; and a strong party disaffected to the government were embodied within it. Was it not therefore absolutely necessary to remove the traitors, who were tampering with himself to betray his country, and would soon, by their intrigues, have enlisted a formidable band of conspirators on their side? This was not, (as the Observer calls it,) "punishing transportation, respectable citizens, to prevent their being guilty," but was justly, though not legally, punishing those, who, according to their own confessions to him, were atrociously guilty, by disappointing their expectations, and sending them off, to prevent the success of their criminal designs.
The Observer says, however, that "the victims of Wilkinson's pride have survived their oppression, and have been acquitted of guilt by the laws of their country!" Acquitted! - Gracious Heaven! What misrepresentations will party spirit produce! When were any of those gentlemen acquitted? When and where were they tried? They have indeed been discharged by virtue of writs of habeas corpus, but are all still responsible to the laws of their country, and liable to be tried hereafter. If they think they have been acquitted, let them plead that acquittal in bar of a future prosecution, (which, no doubt, will be instituted against them, so soon as the evidence is collected from the western country,) and they will then discover their mistake.
It cannot be seriously contended that no necessity sufficiently urgent to justify a temporary infringement of the laws or constitution can ever exist. Many have been the examples of similar violations by the best patriots and sincerest republicans in all ages. Every rebellion against arbitrary power, necessarily involves the violation of the laws then existing. When Timoleon's brother was slain at Corinth; when Thebes was revolutionized by Pelopidas; when Brutus and Cassius slew Cæsar; and when the Americans threw off the British yoke; the laws previously in force were in every instance violated. And why? We answer upon the plea of necessity; for the purpose of saving the body politic from slavery and destruction.
Our excellent patriot gen. Nelson, notoriously violated the constitution of Virginia during the American war; but as the necessity of the case for the good of his country compelled him to do it, the legislature applauded his conduct, and passed an act of indemnity for his protection.
Gen. Washington in the year 1794, certainly violated the constitution of the United States, in calling out 15,000 militia to suppress the insurrections in the four western counties of Pennsylvania, without first assembling congress and getting an act passed by that body to justify the measure. Yet the necessity of taking a prompt and energetic step, to stop the progress of the insurrection, and to prevent the effusion of the blood of his fellow citizens, justified that great and good man, and gained him universal applause. The congress, when afterwards assembled, not only approved what he had done, but passed an act to authorise for the future the president, to call out the militia, whenever he should think it necessary, for the purpose of suppressing insurrections and preventing invasions. See the 2d sec. of the 2d article of the constitution of the U. S. and the 3d vol. of the laws of the U. S. p. 188 and 189. General Washington, who had sworn to support the constitution, had sense enough to know that to violate a part of it, from the principle of necessity, for the purpose of saving the whole from destruction, was substantially, tho' not in form, complying with his oath; since he who fulfils the object and intention of the constitution, (which is the general safety and welfare,) is a more meritorious and faithful servant of that fundamental law, than he, who, by scrupulously obeying its forms, would turn it against itself, and make it produce its own annihilation. Gen. Wilkinson, who had also sworn to support the constitution, acted in the same manner, and evidently from the same motives; viz: to prevent the effusion of blood, by suppressing a conspiracy before it could be completely organised, and so to save his country from the miseries of a civil war. We trust therefore that Wilkinson will not be condemned for doing, that in 1807, for which Washington was justly applauded in 1794.
IT appears, as we expected, that the French have finally proved successful in their battles with the Russians; but the contest has been uncommonly bloody on
both sides, and the conquerors have from their own account suffered very severely. In reading narratives of such horrid carnage as the late bulletins have described, a man of any humanity must be shocked, and a philosopher view with pity the dire effects of human madness and folly. Such are the fruits of monarchy, and of those dreadful playthings of mighty monarchs, large sounding armies. A common man, unacquainted with the charms of what is called glory; of its power to harden the heart and to reconcile it to scenes, which, otherwise, would have been too lamentable even for the most cruel monster to behold without a tear; would naturally, when he hears of one man calmly directing the movements of such immense masses of human flesh to the destruction of his fellow beings, suppose him to be a fiend let loose from hell, and totally incapable of human passions and sympathies. But alas! the case is far otherwise. The alluring voice of false glory has in all ages led men not naturally wicked to perpetrate the same enormities, and to view the deaths of thousands in the field of battle as a thing of course. A great king considers the slaughter of his subjects, when necessary to his glory, with much less sorrow than their dying in the course of nature. He knows that they must all die some time or other, and if they perish in his service he compensates himself with reflecting that they have fallen in the bed of honor, but never charges himself with any criminality on that account. He regards them as his property, in the same manner as a butcher regards his cattle, and sacrifices them with equal unconcern. Let us thank heaven that we are not the property of any king whatever, but constitute a part of a people truly sovereign, who care a little for their own lives, and therefore will never engage in a war except in self-defence.
The latest accounts from Europe, state the triumph of the Poles over the Prussians, and the entry of the French into Sweden Pomerania.
If it be true; the French will retain the coast and country on the right side of the Vistula, except Denmark - and that power is too weak to oppose the will of Napoleon. The campaign will open in the spring, between the Vistula and Niémen. The latter is the ancient boundary of Poland, and it is likely that the Russians will be very speedily compelled to abandon all Poland, because the country is open and well adapted to the military talents of Napoleon. It is time to look for peace - If the restoration of Poland will satisfy Napoleon, it is devoutly to be wished, that peace will not be delayed.
IN COUNCIL, April 17th, 1807. The Executive, being this day informed of the death, on Tuesday last, of LEWIS HARVIE, a member of the Council of State, the loss of whom, in the bloom of youth, but in the maturity of rare and distinguished talents, will be ever lamented by his country, to which his sound republican principles, his inflexible political virtue, and his admirable genius and extensive acquirements had most justly endeared him; and not only participating in the general sorrow of their fellow citizens, but feeling peculiar affliction at being deprived of their excellent friend and associate in the public service; do therefore unanimously agree that each member of the Executive will wear black crape on his left arm for one month, in testimony of their high respect for the memory of their departed friend.
Extract from the journals of the council. DANL L. HYLTON, C.C.
COMMUNICATION.
A few weeks only have elapsed, since you performed the melancholy duty, of announcing to the public, the death of Col. John Harvie, of Belvidera. In the contemplation of this event, affecting as it was, filial piety and friendship, could not fail to discern, many alleviating, and consolatory circumstances. Col. Harvie had passed the ordinary term of human life, prosperous in his affairs, happy in his family, respected by his friends, honored by his country. The suavity of his temper, the mild dignity of his deportment, the strength of his understanding, the peculiar grace and energy of his elocution, deserved and received general admiration. Happy thro' life, he was fortunate even in his death. It pleased providence, to spare his truly paternal heart, the anguish, of following his eldest son, Lewis Harvie, to the grave!!
Different indeed from that of the father, was the destiny of his son, cut off in the 25th year of his age, in the commencement of an honorable career, with the brightest prospects opening to his view, and in the full enjoyment of almost every blessing which can give value to existence, integrity, talents, wealth, the enthusiastic affection of his family, the confidence of his friends, and the encreasing respect of the people. We lamented the premature death of Edwin Burwell; we deplored, and must forever deplore the loss of John Thomson, whose eloquence and whose writings even at the age of 23, did honor to his country, and we are now called to lament over the tomb of a third youthful patriot and orator. Like them he seemed destined to render service to mankind, and like them, after appearing for a short time, above the horizon, with unusual splendor, he has disappeared forever. To the memory of young men, of this character, we owe at least the tribute of affection and respect.
Lewis Harvie was an extraordinary and excellent young man. He had failings: but they arose not from a deficiency in any one quality necessa-
ry in the formation of an exalted character, but from sentiments of delicacy and honor carried to excess: sentiments which every day's experience tended to correct, and which in fact were almost entirely corrected. Had he lived to the age of thirty, the influence of his father's example would have been fully perceived, and universally acknowledged.
He was indeed a young man, from whom much might be expected: from whom, in the estimation of the public much was expected. His character was strongly marked, and was presented to view, in all its parts, without covering or disguise. His understanding naturally strong, had been assiduously cultivated, and greatly improved. His intellectual resources were always at his command, and were displayed in all their variety and extent, in public debate, with that sort of ardent and impressive eloquence, to which the judgment surrenders after the feelings have been made captive. As a speaker, Lewis Harvie had attained great eminence in defiance of some very obvious defects. His attitude was not commanding; his gesture was not graceful; his voice was sometimes harsh; and his eye too often expressed anger, or contempt for his opponents. These defects however became daily less visible. He was conscious of them, and in time they would have been removed. But even when they were at their height, he was always an interesting & sometimes a most impressive and powerful speaker. The floor of a popular assembly was the theatre on which he seemed destined to act a great character thro' life. The energy of his mind, the ardor of his feelings, his lively fancy, his prompt & forcible elocution, his extensive knowledge, united with undeviating firmness, would have secured to him before many years had passed away, the highest of all honors, the esteem and confidence of his countrymen. Excellent as these materials may be deemed, the foundation on which they rested was infinitely better. Lewis Harvie was an honorable man. His heart swelled with a consciousness of rectitude and independence, & he would not have sacrificed a sentiment which it cherished, for any consideration, which fortune can present for the intimidation or seduction of mankind.
He retained the full use of his faculties, even after a lingering illness of 18 months. He attended the council, of which he was a member, as long as he had strength to ascend to their chamber in the Capitol. When he had finished this fatiguing journey, he would lie on the council table until his strength and respiration returned. It was during his last visit, that he is said, after being assisted to his seats, for he was obliged to occupy more than one, to have made two speeches, which for their precision, perspicuity and force, impressed his auditors with a belief that his talents were improved, even in a greater degree than his body had decayed.
I saw him for the last time on the Sunday before his departure from this city. Notwithstanding the obvious change in his appearance, notwithstanding his colorless face and emaciated limbs, I could not believe that he was desperately ill. His temper was so cheerful, his mind so vigorous, his remarks on a late decision of the Supreme Court, so luminous, and forcibly expressed, that his sympathizing physician and friend could not extinguish the hope, which had been excited, that he might yet recover. But this hope, and all other hopes of which he was the object, are extinguished forever!
LOUISIANA SUGAR.
The United States, formerly, apprehended that they should want the necessary supplies of brown sugar. It is therefore with pleasure we learn, that the quantity of sugar made in Louisiana, amounts to a full quarter of our consumption. It is easily to see, that the production of it will rapidly increase, to be equal to our demand. Already it is beginning to be a favor to foreign states, to be allowed to import their sugars into this country. We hope to see white farmers raising crops of sugar.
N. Y. Public Adv.
Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly.
Prince George, Carter B. Harrison, Benjamin Harrison. Rockbridge, Thomas L. Preston, Joseph Grigsby. Chesterfield, Mathew Cheatham, Beverly C. Standard. James City, William Lightfoot, Robert Greenhow. Gloucester, Tho's Baytop, Richard Jones. Warwick, William Garrow, John Jones. Stafford, Enoch Mason, John T. Brooke. Louisa, David Watson, Peter M. Daniel. Caroline, Daniel Coleman, Richard Hawes. Frederick, Henry St. G. Tucker, C. Brent. Powhatan, William Archer, Wm. Pope.
MARRIED, In Virginia, Mr. Uriah Thomas, aged 65, to Miss Rachel Jones, aged 15. - This couple seem to have disregarded the apostolic injunction - "Be ye not unequally yoked." In Bristol, (Eng.) Mr. Micha Fuller, aged 22, to the blooming Miss Kitty Winchester, aged 62!!! - A wit shrewdly remarks on the above marriage - "If love's a flame, that's kindled by desire, An old stick's surely best, because - 'tis DRIER!" In Hammersmith, (Eng.) Mr. William Fullerton, aged 63, to Miss Nancy Wild, aged 49, after a short courtship of only 24 years! This couple, it appears, kept in view, the old proverb - "Let all things be done with moderation."
PROPOSALS
WILL be received by the Executive, ill the first day of June next, for a supply of FREE STONE and MARBLE, in the Rough State, to be delivered at the Penitentiary, in the City of Richmond. Marble from the quarries in Virginia would be preferred, but there will be no objection to receiving it from other places. Persons wishing to contract will specify the size and quality, and the price by the ton, as well as the cubic foot. - Apply to DANL L. HYLTON, C.C. 18th April, 1807. Iawt1J
IN COUNCIL,
April 16, 1807.
FOR the information of those persons who are entitled to lands in that part of the state of Ohio reserved by the legislature of Virginia, in their act of cession, for satisfying bounties due to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line, on continental establishment; It is advised, that so much of the act of the last session of Congress as relates to the granting of further time for locating those warrants, be published by the printer for the commonwealth, at least once a week in his paper for three months; and also once a week for two weeks in all the other newspapers, published in Virginia and in the district of Columbia.
It is also advised, that the rules adopted by the executive, in relation to the evidence to be adduced by claimants for military land warrants, and to the amount of allowances to be made them in certain cases be in like manner and for the same periods published in the said papers - which rules are as follows: -
In all cases where a certificate of military services is adduced as evidence of a claim for land bounty, the signature of the person certifying, must be authenticated by his acknowledgment before some magistrate, or by the affidavits of two witnesses, at least; and where a certificate of the same nature is granted by a person not a commandant of a corps, the same must be verified by the affidavit of such person, accompanied by a certificate of his credibility from the court of the county or corporation in which he resides, or from some magistrate thereof.
2d. Any officer or soldier who has served for a longer period than six years, is entitled to additional land bounty in proportion to the time which he may have served beyond the six years, although the said additional service may fall short of or exceed one year.
Extract from the journals of Council. DANIEL H. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled, That the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment, their heirs or assigns, entitled to bounty lands within the tract reserved by Virginia, between the little Miami and Scioto rivers, for satisfying the legal bounties to her officers and soldiers upon continental establishment, shall be allowed a further time of three years from the twenty third of March next to complete their locations, and a further time of five years from the said twenty third of March next, to return their surveys and warrants or certified copies of warrants, to the office of the secretary of the war department, as required in the act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundary of the lands reserved by the state of Virginia north west of the river Ohio, for the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers on continental establishment, and to limit the period for locating the said lands," to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, no locations, as aforesaid, shall alter the passing of this act, be made on tracts of land for which patents had previously been issued, or which had been previously surveyed, and any patent which may nevertheless be obtained for land located contrary to the provisions of this section, shall be considered as null and void.
The several printers in Virginia, and in the district of Columbia, are required to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for two weeks, and transmit their accounts to D. L. HYLTON.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING OF THE
New-Glasgow Academy,
In the county of Amherst, is now ready for the reception of Students, and the trustees have lately engaged with Mr. JOHN HANSON to superintend and direct the studies of the said institution, in teaching the Latin and Greek languages classically, and such branches of the mathematics, of natural and moral philosophy as are usually taught in Schools, upon the most modern and approved plan. There is also engaged a Steward who is to furnish board to the professors, and such of the students as may choose to live with him, in a neat and commodious house very convenient to the academy and set apart for this purpose. The students are to reside and lodge in the academy, so that they will be under the immediate eye of the president or teachers.
The trustees flatter themselves that from the qualifications and usual diligence of Mr. HANSON in the line of his profession, and their own promised attention to the moral and virtuous education of the students, this academy will shortly add such examples of true learning, as will not disappoint the hope of the future welfare, prosperity and usefulness of this infant institution. The fees of tuition will be at the rate of Ten Dollars per session for each scholar, payable one half in advance and the balance at the close of the session, and board 40 dollars per session, payable as aforesaid, and the students to furnish their own washing, and their fire wood, lodging and candles in the academy with their teachers, excepting only those who may at present choose to board in the neighborhood. The trustees expect shortly to receive a collection of necessary school books, for the use and accommodation of the students; in the mean time it is expected they will furnish themselves with such as they may want and can conveniently procure. The first session will commence on the 15th of May next ensuing.
By order of the board, S. GARLAND, Clerk. April 10th, 1807. Gov.

WANTED, A DISCREET industrious Woman, as a house-keeper—one who can come recommended for her integrity, will meet with liberal wages by applying at the Bell Tavern.
February 12th 1807. MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased.
Jno. S. Pleafants. FOR SALE, A valuable tract of Land, IN the lower end of Buckingham, lying on Buffalo creek, adjoining the lands of Mr. James Wilson and Mr. Copland, containing upwards of one thousand acres, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood and within three miles of Ca-Ira.
A sufficient quantity is opened to work ten hands to advantage—the greater part being yet to clear, abounding in excellent timber, and affording from four to five hundred acres of prime tobacco land. Mr. Moses Scott living on the premises will show the land to any one inclined to purchase. For terms apply to the subscriber. SUSANNA WILCOX. Chellowe, 16th March, 1807.
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807.
Notice. ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Coutts's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone authorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Coutts to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us. Samuel M'Craw, } Trustees Pleasant Younghusband, } Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807. PUBLISHED BY SUBSCRIPTION.
Will be Sold, AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 27th day of May next, if fair, and if it is not fair, on the first fair day thereafter, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon Samuel Richardson, jr. esq. now resides, to satisfy George Street & Co. the sum of £114 6, with interest thereon from the 7th of June, 1803, till paid and costs; in conformity to a decree of the County Court of Hanover, pronounced on the 27th day of February, 1805, in a suit then depending in the said court between the said parties. THE COMMISSIONERS. Hanover, 1st April, 1807.
For Hire—A MAN, Who is well acquainted with the management of race horses. For further information apply to Mrs. Sarah Gunn, Richmond Hill, or JOHN TURPIN, sen. Feb. 21, 1807.
FOR SALE, Next door to Mr. William Temple's, Alum Salt, & New-England POTATOES, Of superior quality. Also—A General Assortment of GROCERIES, Good of their kinds and low in price, which will be sold for cash, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, March 6th, 1807.
MINTON COLLINS RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has just received by the ship Kingston, David Lesslie commander, from London, a very general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS, Which are warranted to be fresh and good, and of the last summers growth. March 25, 1807.
LOST OR MISLAID, Three Certificates of Funded Debt of the United States, viz. No. 413, Deferred Assurance debt, dated 30th June, 1792, for $401 54 No. 659, ditto, same date, 169 47 No. 303, Public debt, 30th June, 1791, 500 00 In all, $1071 01 In favor of Francis Charlton of York Town, Virginia, and issued by John Hopkins, Commissioner of Loans. This public notice is given, that new certificates may issue to replace those that have been lost.
JAMES BROWN, Atty. for Mary Charlton, Ex'x. of Francis Charlton, dec. Richmond, 12th March, 1807.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE HISTORY OF NAPOLEON BONPARTE, Emperor of the French and King of Italy.
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY,
Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, POSITIVELY commences drawing in the city of New York, on the second Tuesday in June next. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE* 1 of 25,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 10,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 5,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 2,000 DOLLARS. 6 of 1,000 DOLLARS. And several of 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.—Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. The FIRST drawn ticket every FIFTH day will be entitled to a capital prize; and the second drawn ticket EVERY DAY, will be entitled to 200 dollars.
TICKETS, HALVES, QUARTERS AND EIGHTHS, ARE NOW SELLING AT WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York. By enclosing bank notes, of any description, (post paid) to G. and R. WAITE, tickets and shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success.
During the drawing, WAITE's weekly printed prize list will be sent to the printer of this paper, and to the post master at Richmond; and at the conclusion of the drawing, will also be sent, the managers' printed prize list, for the satisfaction of distant adventurers. At the above offices, have been sold in the late lotteries, prizes amounting to a sum, exceeding 300,000 dollars. Present price of tickets, Seven Dollars, but will advance as the drawing approaches. Prize tickets in the late New York lotteries taken in payment. New York, March 10, 1807.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806.
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agreeable, retired situation, and very convenient for a family. WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, March 2, 1807.
TO RENT, A Neat House, IN the Falling Garden, sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized family, either by itself or with the following profitable property, to wit:—An ice-house 20 feet by 18 and about 18 deep, well filled and pounded down with good clean ice—a bath-house, which if well attended to will yield a handsome profit; and also may be accommodated with a small or large part of a garden. The above property will be rented either for the season, say six months, or for a longer time, and possession given immediately. Good security will be required for the rent. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 3d mo. 16th, 1807.
GOUTY, IMPORTED last fall, by Brown & Rives, will stand the ensuing season at my stable, in Amherst, five miles from New-Glasgow, at twenty-five dollars the season, dischargeable by twenty, if paid by the first day of October next—The season to commence the first of March and end first August—Mares may be covered by the leap at twelve dollars, paid at the time of service; or forty dollars to ensure them in foil, payable first day of January next—one dollar to the groom in every case.—Good and extensive pasture, gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. GOUTY is a beautiful bay, ten years old, in high health and vigor, five feet three inches high, full of bone and muscle, fine points and elegant form. He was after many months research selected by Mr. Weatherby (author of the racing calendar and general stud-book) as one of the best horses that could be procured in Great Britain. In a letter from him he says there never was a higher bred horse shipped from Great Britain or any other country.
GOUTY was got by Sir Peter Teazle (unquestionably the best stallion now in England) his dam the famous Yellow Mare by Tandem; granddam, Perdita by Herod; great grand dam, Fair Forrester by Sloe; great great grand dam by Forrester; great great great grand dam by Partner; Croft's bay Barb; Makeless; Brimmer; Son of Dods-worth; Burton Barb Mare. GOUTY run but three times, owing to an injury he received in the fore leg—1st, in 1799, for the Darby stakes, for three year olds, won by Archduke. 2d, in 1800, sweepstakes, for all ages, with 25 guineas added out of the racing fund—won by Gouty, beating Fugleman, Vivaldi, &c. &c. 3d. New-Market July meeting, £50, by subscription, won by Forrester. ROBERT RIVERS. February 10th, 1807.
Wanted immediately at this Office, AS AN APPRENTICE to the PRINTING BUSINESS, a youth about 13 or 14 years old, of respectable connections, who can spell and read correctly. He will have the advantage, if more agreeable to his parent or guardian, of attending in the Book-store during a part of his time, where he will have an opportunity of improving himself in reading, writing, &c.
JAMES LYNCH, BLACK-SMITH AND FARRIER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed to the first Cross street above the Eagle Tavern, leading to the bason—where he carries on the business as usual. Those that wish to favor him with their work, shall be strictly attended to. Richmond, April 6, 1807.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that Jacob West, late of the county of Montgomery, stands charged on inquisition had and taken before James Mason, esq. coroner for the county of Botetourt, with the murder of John George late of the said county of Botetourt; and that the said Jacob West hath fled from justice; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said Jacob West and convey him before some magistrate of the said county of Botetourt to be dealt with as the law directs. 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 the said Jacob West and convey him before some magistrate for the county of Botetourt aforesaid to be dealt with according to law.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this second day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, and of the commonwealth the thirty-first. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL.
REMOVAL.
EDWARD WANTON, WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed three doors above his old stand, in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Solomon Marks, and lately by Mrs. Paul, umbrella maker, where he continues to carry on his business in all its branches. He has for sale an assortment of Watches, Chains, Seals and Keys, very low, for cash. April 13, 1807.
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT, ADJOINING this office, and for several years past occupied by the proprietor's family. The rooms are handsomely finished, and sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized family very comfortably. There are also a good kitchen, smokehouse, cellars, &c. with a large garden and clover lot, in cultivation, and an excellent stable and cow-house. Apply to the printer. February 24, 1807.
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust recorded in the county court of Fluvanna, executed by Joshua Bartly, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Abraham Maury, WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, for cash, on the 14th day of March next.
A Tract of Land, Lying on the Rivanna river, about two miles above the courthouse of the said county, containing by estimation between four and five hundred acres. This is a very valuable tract of land, and as it is most certainly to be sold, any person wishing to purchase, would perhaps do well to look at it and enquire of its local situation and advantages from the present occupant. THE TRUSTEES. January 20th, 1807.
The sale of the above property has been postponed till Fluvanna April court next; at which time it will take place at the courthouse. March 27th, 1807.
To the Public.
THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practise law in all the Superior Courts holden in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Brunswick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business entrusted to his care. WM. MUNFORD.
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by William Johnson, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Kendall Lee, will be sold, on the premises, on the 11th day of May next, to the highest bidder, for cash, one certain tract of LAND, lying in the county of Goochland, on the waters of Lickinghole creek, adjoining the lands of William Morrow, William Richards and others, containing by estimation three hundred and fourteen and a half acres, or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy what may now be due on the said deed of trust. THE TRUSTEES. Goochland, April 7th, 1807.
ALL Persons having claims against the estate of Wm. Keys, dec. are desired to bring them forward authenticated—Those who are indebted to come and make immediate payment. Miles Turpin, Adm'r. April 6th, 1807.
THE FAMOUS HIGH BLOODED ENGLISH HORSE Hambleton,
Bred by the Duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near 16 hands high, of high form and elegance, visiting 16 years old, in good health and great perfection, imported by Wm. Lightfoot, esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, will stand the ensuing season, at Temple Hill, on Michum's river, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, within one mile of German's mill, and two miles of the Brick tavern to cover mares at 6 guineas the season for which a note will be required, dischargeable by the payment of 20 dollars, at any time before the 1st of August next, when the season will expire, with one dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Ten dollars the single leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare with foal. Good and extensive pasture well enclosed, with branches running through the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country, gratis. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded for two dollars per week, and mares fed, if required, on reasonable terms. The utmost attention paid and care taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may happen. * Any gentleman putting five mares to Hambleton, may send one gratis. JAMES KINSOLVING, For William Lightfoot.
February 24th, 1807.
PEDIGREE.
Hambleton was got by Dunganon, sire of Bedford and one of the best sons of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse in England of his day, and covered at fifty guineas—his dam by Snap, sister to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross, 1793—her dam (Young Markse's dam) by Blank, Sirling, Miss Meynell, by Parton, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whiteshirt, Old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCES.
This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in 20 races before he left the turf, 4 of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In 1794, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten gs each, for 3 year olds, 6 subscribers two miles, beating Mr. Bethell's b f by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b f by Young Marske, Turner's Confederacy, and Craddock's ch c Leicester. At York he won 50 for 3 year olds, beating Lowther's b c Griffin, Crompton's ch c Ambush, Sheppard's Madcap, Clifton's b c Cedar, and Garforth's ch c even betting on Ambush against the field. At Manchester, in June, he won 50 for 3 year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Sockton, September 20th he won a sweepstakes of 20 gs each, 5 subscribers, then Sir H. Williamson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's beating Field's Highflyer, out of Wren, and Turner's Delphine—in 1795, Hambleton won 5 times, to wit: a handicap plate of 50l two mile heats, at 4 years old, beating Insect, Blacklegs and Watkins' b c 5 years old. At Edinburgh, July 29th, he won his majesty's plate of 100 gs 4 years old, 4 mile heats, beating Gregson's b h Archer, 6 years old Mr Peacock's ch g Farmer, and Mr Wilson's Creeping Kate. At Dumfries in October, he won 50l beating Lord Darlington's b m Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, 5th October, a purse of 50 gs beating Mr Ballor's Black Cock. In 1797, he won 8 times, to wit: at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of ten gs each, 5 subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Arthur. At Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 26th, 50 gs for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsy. On Friday the 28th, the ladies subscription purse of fifty gs beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose, in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50l plate, and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50l. At Kelso, October 16th, for a plate of 50 gs he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 gs given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 st 4 mile heats, then 5 years old, he won against Mr Wentworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trimmer, aged, and Kincaid's Hector, aged—and Saturday following, a purse of 50l given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Roliker. At Carlisle he won 100 gs of Mr Sirwell, beating his b f by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50l for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr Maule's Hippopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 gs for all ages, beating Pitforth and Contractor. See the racing Calendars for the foregoing years.
CERTIFICATES.
London, 17th February, 1806 William Lightfoot, Esq. Dear Sir—Hambleton ought to stand very high with you, as his colts in this country turn out excellent runners, &c. Ro. Greys. Charlotte, 10th May, 1806. I put five mares to Hamilton, and they all proved in foal, and the colts fine and large—I also have a mare which has bro't me four colts one by Diomed, one by Dragon, one by Seagull, and another by Hamilton, and the Hamilton colt has the preference of others—I think her one of the finest fillies, both in size and figure that I ever saw.—Given under my hand. Henry Lester. Lunenburg, 5th May, 1806. This will certify that I put a mare to Hamilton in 1804, when he stood at Mr H. Lester's in Charlotte county, and am as well pleased, if not better, with the colts by him, than with any the same mare ever had—she previously bred by Coeur de Lion, Diomed, Quicksilver, and Dion. Fredk Lester. Charlotte county. In the year 1804 I put a mare to Hambleton, then kept by Mr H Lester of this county and am fully persuaded that it is the best colt the mare ever had, and is in my estimation the best colt I ever bred from any horse—I moreover never have heard of any complaining of their colts from that horse. Thos. Read jr. Hanover County. I herewith certify that Mr Wm. Lightfoot's horse Hambleton, stood at my stable the last season, and that he has proved an excellent foal
getter: his colts would do credit to any horse on the continent. Mr Wm Morris of this county and I put five mares each, all of which proved in foal—Given under my hand this 7th day of May, 1806. John Thornton. New Kent. I hereby certify that I purchased a colt at the sale of Wm. B. christian, got by Hambleton belonging to Wm. Lightfoot Esq. of Sandy Point; this colt is two years old this summer, he is large, handsome and good bone—Given under my hand, 17th April, 1806. Wm. Douglas. Charlotte County, 6th May, 1806. We the undersigned subscribers had colts dropped last season by Hambleton, and they are esteemed by us and we believe by the neighbors generally, to be remarkable good colts; being for the most part large, fine and handsome. We also believe that the season he stood in this county, he got as many colts as any horse could get with the same number of mares. William Mitchell James Lamkin, Clement Smith, Overton Pettus, Thomas Pettus, Wm. L. Morton. B. W. Lester.
The Imported Horse, CITIZEN,
A most beautiful brown bay with black legs He is fifteen hands one inch high, remarkable for his great beauty, elegance, strength and muscle, with excellent bone and sinew: Will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, fourteen miles above Petersburg, ten from the courthouse, fifteen from Bevil's bridge, and three from the Exeter mills on Appomattox; and will be let to mares at the moderate price of forty dollars, ten of which will be remitted if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th day of March, and expire the 10th of August. Very extensive and most excellent high and low ground pasture, well enclosed, gratis, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes; servants' board gratis: Mares may be fed with corn at the neighborhood prices if required; but gentlemen wishing their mares fed must send the money with them, or else it cannot be done. One dollar to the groom for each mare. CITIZEN is a remarkable sure and excellent foal getter, and with my care will scarce fail in a single instance: This is something worth the attention of breeders, as the loss of a season with a good mare is apt to be felt. He is an excellent blooded horse, and is nearer allied to the Godolphin Arabian than any horse in being, and possesses more Arabian crosses. Refer to his PEDIGREE. CITIZEN was got by Pacolet, (Pacolet by Blank, one of the best sons of the Godolphin) his dam Princes by Turk, [Turk by Regulus] another of the best sons of the Godolphin] his granddam Fairy Queen, by Young Cade, (he by Old Cade, and he by the Godolphin) his great granddam Routh's Black-eyes, by Crab, out of the Warwick Galloway, by Snake. Bald Galloway Curwen bay Barb. Taken from the General Stud Book. From the above pedigree it is seen that by his dam and sire, Citizen is related to the uncommon stallion the Godolphin Arabian in the third degree; which must be acknowledged is nearer than any horse in America, or even in the world; and agreeable to the description in the stud book given of the Godolphin, he is as much like him, being only one inch higher, and lacking only a few white hairs on one heel. Including the above immediate crosses from the Godolphin Citizen has twenty Arabian crosses, and nearly as many Barb crosses, as traced from the stud book; so it may be justly said, he is as near being an Arabian as a horse can be, who was not brought from that place, and of this his looks will fully convince the world when they see him. Citizen was a most excellent racer, having won nineteen races, fourteen of them four miles, and six of them were won at three heats, beating the best horses in England; his colts are now running in great credit in England, proving themselves of equal bottom to any horses in that country, winning many four mile races, at three and four heats. He is sire of Nautilus, Pacolet, Citizen, Dapple, &c. &c. His colts in this country, are large, fine and promising, and no doubt will turn out well when proven. The first of his getting will be two years old this spring. Citizen was purchased by Mr Barkdale formerly of Petersburg, and sent to general Carney of North Carolina, where he stood three seasons, and covered upwards of 100 mares each season, although he stood at the same stable. Mr William Barkdale's letter, and other papers relative to him, speaks too highly of this horse to be omitted; however they cannot be inserted in a publication like the present, but will be shown with pleasure to all persons wishing to see them. THOMAS GOODE. March 2, 1807.
FOR SALE,
  12 hhds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool   30 bbls. do. cards do.   3000 lbs. green coffee 4 cots castings assort-   10 hhds Antigua rum ed, viz. pots, ovens,   5 do. Windward Island skillets, spiders, and-   do. irons, teakettles and   14 hhds. N. E. rum waggon boxes   14 bbls. do 350 sacks salt   12 hhds. molasses 100 bbls do herrings   8 casks Malaga wine 30 do whole do   20 tiers & bbls. whisky 15 do shad   4 pices apple brandy 40 lbs Spanish indigo   15 bbls do 15 lbs numegs   12 crates Liverpool 100 pr men's fine shoes   ware assorted 50 do coarse do   10 do stone do 500 lbs Ghanber salts   We have also on hand,    Iron  Loaf sugar    German, Crawley and  Tanners' & Linseed oil    Blistered Steel  Nova Scotia grind    Race & ground ginger  stones    Pepper  Ground plaster in bbls    Aspic  Good manufactured to-    FF & F powder  bacco by the keg, for    Shot, assorted sizes  retail    French brandy  Tar    Rice  Weeding hoes    Cheese  Nests woodware    Wrought and cut nails,  Bed cords, leading lines    assorted sizes  and twine    Snuff  Necklace    Glass ware, viz. I-2 pt.  Stone jugs, butter pots,    tumblers and decan-  chamber pots, wash    ters, assorted sizes  basins, bake pans,    Hats  churns, &c. &c. &c.    We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copers and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1806.
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