The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-02-10 00:00:00

ing vested this power in Congress, and a branch of the legislature having thought its exercise necessary, it remains for us to enquire whether the present situation of our country authorizes on our part a resort to this extraordinary measure.
The enquiry is confined within very narrow limits. The power can only be exercised under the constitution 'when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.' Our country is not invaded. We have only therefore to enquire whether there exists in this country a rebellion? And whether the public safety requires a suspension of the Habeas Corpus. Of the existence of the rebellion or combination against the authority of the U. States, there can be no doubt, as we have on our table a detailed account of its origin and progress. I shall confine my observations solely to the latter part, whether the public safety requires a suspension of the Habeas Corpus for its suppression. In the communication now on our table from the executive, we have been informed that the militia of Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, of the Mississippi and Orleans territories have been ordered out. That general Wilkinson was at Orleans on the 10th of December with his troops from the Sabine, which from other information we know to consist of one thousand effective men. These are the resources of the nation now in active operation. What is the force of the conspirators? By the same document we are informed that 'some boats, accounts vary from five to double or treble that number, and persons differently estimated from one to three hundred, had passed the falls of Ohio to rendezvous at the mouth of Cumberland river, with others expected down that river.' From the same document it appears that the force which comes down Cumberland river amounts to two boats, in one of which is Aaron Burr. From this statement it appears that the largest calculation as to the actual force of the conspirators, is three hundred. But when we know the propensity of human nature to magnify accounts of this kind, we may fairly infer that the whole force does not exceed one hundred and fifty men. To oppose which we have one thousand regular troops and the militia of Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, of the Mississippi and Orleans territories. Is there a man present who believes (on this statement) that the public safety requires a suspension of the Habeas Corpus? This government has now been in operation thirty years—during this whole period our political character whatever shocks it may have sustained, has never been suspended. Never under this government has personal liberty been held at the will of a single individual. Shall we in the full tide of prosperity, possessed of the confidence of the nation, with a revenue of fifteen millions of dollars and six hundred thousand freemen able and ready to bear arms in defence of their country, believe its safety endangered by a collection of men which the militia of any one county in our country would be amply sufficient to subdue. Shall we, fir, suspend the chartered rights of the community for the suppression of a few desperadoes—of a small banditti already surrounded by our troops—pressed from above by your militia—met below by your regulars, and without a chance of escape but by abandoning their boats and seeking safety in the woods. I consider the means at present in operation amply sufficient for the suppression of this combination. If additional means were necessary I should be willing to vote as many additional bayonets as shall be necessary for every traitor. I cannot, however, bring myself to believe that this country is placed in such a dreadful situation as to authorize me to suspend the personal rights of the citizen, and to give him in lieu of a free constitution the executive will for his charter. I consider the provision in the constitution for suspending the Habeas Corpus is designed only for occasions of great national danger. Like the power of creating a dictator in ancient Rome, it prostrates the rights of your citizens and endangers public liberty. Like that it may on some very extraordinary occasions prove salutary, but like that it ought never to be resorted to but in cases of absolute necessity, or to use the emphatic language of the constitution 'when the public safety requires it.' Believing that the public safety is not endangered, and that the discussion of this question is calculated to alarm the public mind at a time when no real danger exists, I shall vote for the rejection of the bill in its present shape.
Mr. VARNUM said if he was of opinion with the gentleman from Vermont and Virginia, he should vote for the rejection of this bill; but he entertained a different opinion, and unless he heard something to change it, he should vote differently from them. He did not believe the constitution restricted the power of the government to suspend the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus to cases where the country was shaken to its centre. There were no expressions in it to justify this inference. Its terms are 'The privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, except when in cases of invasion or rebellion the public safety shall require it.' Will gentlemen deny that there exists in the U. States at present a rebellion? I presume not, said Mr. V. it is too notorious to admit of doubt. Will they deny that the conspiracy has been formed with deliberation, and has existed for a long time? Is it not evident that it has become very extensive? If then this is the case, and the head of the conspiracy has said that he is aided by a foreign power; if this is true, are we justified in considering the country in a perfect state of safety until it is brought to a close? I conceive not. I consider the country in a degree in a state of insecurity, and if so, the power is vested in the Congress of the U. States under the constitution, to suspend the writ of Habeas Corpus. I am also apprehensive that we shall not be able to trace the conspiracy to its source without such a suspension. We have had an instance in which the head of the conspiracy has been brought before a court of justice and where nothing has been brought against him. It is not my wish to insinuate that any court or public functionary is contaminated by this conspiracy; yet it is possible that this may be the case, and the very existence of the country may depend on tracing it to its source. I am not disposed to advocate sanguinary punishments, but I think they ought to be exemplary in regard to the chiefs of the conspiracy; for which purpose we ought to adopt those measures which will lead to a full discovery of those concerned in it. I am sensible that the government of the U. States has not hitherto resorted to this measure; but I know a particular state of the union who did consider the measure necessary, in case of an insurrection which occurred within her limits, and I think it very doubtful whether that insurrection would have so happily closed, if it had not been for her suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. Have we had any insurrection or rebellion in the United States like this? We have had one insurrection in Massachusetts, but whence did it arise? Not from a design to overthrow the government, but from the burden of taxes—taxes which perhaps exceeded those laid in any country since the formation of society. I do not mean by these observations, by any means to justify that insurrection, and I believe, from the circumstances with which
I am acquainted, that the insurrection which took place in Pennsylvania did not go to the subversion of the government. But let us look at this conspiracy. While the nation from one extreme to the other enjoys a degree of prosperity and happiness unparalleled in any other nation, and not a single individual within our limits has any reason to complain of oppression, an insurrection is fomented, subversive of the government and destructive of the rights of the people. It appears to me that this insurrection is the most aggravating of all insurrections which history gives us an account of. There is not the least oppression or the least pressure of circumstances to induce any individual to rise up against the government of his country; and it consequently betrays the greatest turpitude of mind in those who either lead or unite in it. For these reasons I think it ought to be traced to its source, and I think it very doubtful whether this can be effected, without in the first suspending the Habeas Corpus. Will gentlemen say that any innocent man will have a finger laid upon him, should this law pass? No—there is no probability of it—it is scarcely possible. But even if it be possible, if the public good requires the suspension of this privilege, every man attached to the government and to the liberty he enjoys, will be surely willing to submit to this inconvenience for a time, in order to secure the public happiness. The suspension only applies to particular crimes, the liberties of the people will not therefore be touched. I do think a great responsibility will rest on this branch of the legislature in case they refuse to pass this act. Suppose the head of this conspiracy shall be taken in a district of country where no evidence exists of the crime charged to him, and he shall consequently be set at liberty by the tribunals of justice—where will the responsibility rest but upon this branch of the legislature? It is too great for me as an individual member to bear. I shall therefore vote for this bill under the impression that it will not have the injurious effects that some gentlemen seem to apprehend, and that it will only more effectually consign the guilty into the hands of justice.
Mr. R. NELSON. As the motion to reject the bill meets my most hearty approbation, and as I consider it involving a great national question, I cannot reconcile it to my duty to give a silent vote on it. I shall, however, in order to avoid an unnecessary consumption of the time of the House, offer my remarks in as concise a compass as possible. I shall first consider the nature of the writ of Habeas Corpus; afterwards examine its effects, not only on the individual, but on the community at large, taking into view the mode of proceeding under it, to show, as I conceive, that no danger can ensue, on the refusal to pass this bill. What is a writ of Habeas Corpus? It is a writ directing a certain person in custody to be brought before a tribunal of justice, to enquire into the legality of his confinement. If the judge is of opinion that the confinement is illegal, the person will of course be discharged; if on the contrary, from the evidence, he shall be of opinion that there is sufficient grounds to suspect that he is guilty of some offence, he will not be discharged. Now to me it appears that this is a proper and necessary power to be vested in our judges, and that a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus is in all cases improper. If a man is taken up, and is denied an examination before a judge or a court, he may, although innocent in this case, continue to suffer confinement. This in my opinion is dangerous to the liberty of the citizen. He may be taken up on vague suspicion and may not have his case examined for months, or even for years. Would not this bear hard upon the rights of the citizen?
Let us turn over leaf, and see how the government stands. If the person accused is legally committed, or if it shall be proved that he has committed any offence, the judge will say that he shall not be released. If he has committed an offence there can be no grounds for this suspension, because without such suspension he will not be discharged because it does not follow that inasmuch as a man has a right to demand that he be brought before a judge by a writ of Habeas Corpus, he shall therefore be discharged. He is only bound to examine him, and if he finds there is strong reason to believe he has committed a crime, he may remand him to confinement.
This is a writ of right, which ought to exist under all governments on earth. What right? The right of being examined by the tribunals of his country, to determine whether there is any ground for the deprivation of his liberty. Is this a right which ought to be suspended merely to gratify the apprehensions of gentlemen? I think not. The framers of the constitution have said 'The privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, except when in cases of invasion or rebellion the public safety shall require it.' Well, but says the gentleman from Mass. can any one deny that this is a rebellion? It may perhaps be, but I think it does not deserve the name of a rebellion—it is a little, petty, trifling, contemptible thing, led on by a desperate man, at the head of a few desperate followers—a thing which might have been dangerous, if the virtue of the people had not arrested and destroyed it. But admit that it is a rebellion. Will every rebellion justify a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus? The constitution says 'The privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, except when in cases of invasion or rebellion the public safety shall require it.' Does then the public safety require this suspension? Does the constitution justify it? And under present circumstances confining a man in prison without a cause?—There is no danger, the enemy is not at our door—there is no invasion—and yet we are called upon to suspend the writ of Habeas Corpus. This precedent, let me tell gentlemen, may be a ruinous, may be a most damnable precedent—a precedent which hereafter may be most flagrantly abused. The Executive may wish to make use of more energetic measures than the established laws of the land enable him to do—he will resort to this as a precedent, and this important privilege will be suspended at the smallest appearance of danger. The effect will be that whenever a man is at the head of our affairs, who wishes to oppress or wreak his vengeance on those who are opposed to him, he will fly to this as a precedent; it will truly be a precedent fraught with the greatest danger—A precedent which ought not to be set except in a case of the greatest necessity—in deed I can hardly contemplate a case, in which in my opinion it can be necessary.
In my opinion this is a measure which ought never to be proposed unless when the country is so corrupt that we cannot even trust the judges themselves. This I consider the cause of the frequent suspension of this privilege in England. Whenever the whole mass of society becomes contaminated and the officers of the judicial court are so far corrupted as to countenance rebellion and release rebels from their confinement, it may be then time to say they shall no longer remain in your hands—we will take them from you. But I apprehend there is no such danger here, and I repeat it, we are at once creating one of the most dangerous precedents and passing one of the most unjust acts that was ever proposed.
Mr. SLOAN. At the same time that I express my purpose to vote on the same side with the gentleman from Md. I shall take the liberty of assigning very different reasons for my vote from those offered by him. The gentleman from Virg. has mentioned two preceding insurrections, which he considers of much greater magnitude than this. I am of a different opinion. Compared to this, I consider them as only a drop to the bucket. For a moment let me ask the attention of gentlemen to those insurrections, or as I think they might with more correctness be termed, oppositions to government. In consequence of certain citizens thinking themselves aggrieved by certain acts, in which they have been in some measure justified by their subsequent repeal, a handful of people raised in opposition to their execution. What analogy do those oppositions bear to this rebellion? I consider the late or present conspiracy to be of greater magnitude than any we know of in history. Under what authority has it been created? Under that of a man of great abilities and experience, who states that he expects encouragement from foreign nations. I do not pretend to say that this is a fact; but what has he done? Has he not drawn resources from every part of the union? I therefore consider it of great magnitude, and it is certainly excited against the best government on earth under which the people enjoy the greatest happiness. I shall, however, vote against the bill, under the belief that we may confidently rely on the love and affection of the people for their government, to which we are already probably indebted for its suppression. Had this measure been brought forward a month or six weeks ago, I should have voted for it.
(To be continued.)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Feb. 2.
As soon as the Journal of Saturday was read, Mr. T. Moore rose and said to his lot had been assigned the painful duty of informing the House of the death of one of the members. His colleague, GENERAL LEVI CASEY, had died yesterday morning.
On which Mr. Early offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That a committee be appointed to take order for superintending the funeral of general Levi Casey, late a representative of the state of S. Carolina.
Resolved, That the members of this House do testify their respect for the memory of Gen. Levi Casey, by wearing crape for one month.
On motion of Mr. Holland, the following resolutions were likewise adopted unanimously. Resolved, That the members of this House will attend the funeral of the late General Levi Casey this day at 1 o'clock.
Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate to notify them of the death of General Levi Casey, late a member of this House, and that his funeral will take place this day at 1 o'clock.
When, on motion of Mr. Early, the House immediately adjourned.
TUESDAY, Feb. 3.
Mr. Brown presented a petition from Elizabeth Broadhead, the widow of Luke Broadhead, a pensioner of the United States praying for relief. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Boyle from the committee on public lands presented a bill respecting claims to land in the territories of Orleans and Louisiana, which was made the order for Friday.
Mr. Boyle from the same committee, on the petition of sundry officers who served in America in the war between France and Great-Britain, made a report, of considerable length, concluding with a resolution that the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Early, from the committee of commerce & manufactures, moved their discharge from the further consideration of sundry petitions praying for an extension of credit on the payment of duties on goods imported from the West-Indies to the same period allowed on goods imported from Europe.
Mr. Early observed that the committee had been informed by those who presented these petitions that they would be able at the next session to furnish information that would show the propriety of the measure prayed for.
After a short conversation, the motion of Mr. Early was agreed to.
Mr. Early from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, presented a bill for the relief of Edward Toppan, Wm. Currier and George Jenkins, which was referred to the committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Holmes, from the committee of Claims, made a report on the petition of Charles Mimie, unfavorable to its prayer; which was ordered to lie on the table.
The bill authorizing the issuing of debentures in certain cases, was recommitted to a committee of the whole—Mr. Basset in the chair.
After considerable discussion, and amendment, the committee reported the bill—when the House adjourned.
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Continuation of News received at New-York.
LONDON, Nov. 24.
Surrender of Hohenlohe—Capture of Stettin and Custrin.
The opinion we expressed on Saturday, that Hohenlohe had been forced to capitulate has been too true; he has been forced to surrender with his whole corps. After the affair of Zeddenich he was forced to avoid the road to Templin, where Murat had arrived before him. He then proceeded to Prenzlau, a town at the northern extremity of a lake, on a district road to Stettin. The Prussians and the French advanced guard reached it nearly at the same time, on the 30th ult. As soon as Murat came up, he gave orders to charge the Prussians in the suburbs of the town, while his cavalry attacked the Prussian flank and turned the town. The attack on the suburbs was victorious, and the French were successful in driving the Prussians into the town—Murat immediately summoned them to capitulate. A capitulation was agreed upon and Hohenlohe's corps, consisting of 16,000 infantry, six regiments of cavalry, and 64 pieces of cannon, surrendered. Prince Augustus, the brother to the gallant Prince Louis killed at Saalfeld, and the Prince of Mecklenburgh, Schwerin, were amongst the generals made prisoners. On the 38th another Prussian column of 6,000 men was forced to capitulate to the French General Milhaud, at Pafewalk. This Prussian column seems to have been part of Hohenlohe's army. Advancing with his division, Murat's right wing summoned Stettin, which surrendered without making any resistance, though it presented to have been in a good state of defence; 160 pieces of cannon were found in the garrison; & the number of prisoners taken was 6,000. Whilst the left wing had made itself master of Stettin, the right extended itself towards Anklam & Demmin. At Anklam another column of Prussians, about 4,000 strong, were forced to capitulate, and on the 1st Murat's head quarters were at Demmin, with the view of attacking a Prussian column under the command of the Prussian General Bils, who seems to be retiring into Swedish Pomerania.
It appears from this as if we have hitherto been under a mistake in supposing that it was either the Duke of Weimar's or Blucher's corps, that had retreated into Swedish Pomerania. Both these corps left Rhenberg on the 23th ult. The 23d bulletin describes Blucher to have left Rhenberg on the morn-
ing of the 23d, and the Duke of Weimar to have remained there on that day. Bernadotte was on that day at Farleuberg, and it was supposed the duke would be unable to cut his way through him. Blucher with 7,000 men, would, it was supposed, fall into the power of Lannes or Murat. Abandoning, however, all idea of making good their retreat to the Oder, Blucher and the Duke are said to have made a retrograde movement, with the view of regaining the Elbe, but the French had calculated upon this movement, and had taken measures accordingly. Whilst these events were taking place on the left bank of the Oder, Davoust had advanced to Custrin, which seems to have surrendered with as little resistance as Stettin, though it is said to have been well provided for a defence—the garrison consisted of four thousand men. The easy capture of Custrin will surprise all military men—it is situated in the middle of a morass—no approaches can be made without the greatest difficulty; and it would have been in less danger from any attack of a besieging army from famine. The French are thus in possession of all the course of the Oder from Custrin to its mouth. They have also, it is said, advanced into Poland—whilst the Bavarian and Wirtemberg troops, under Jerome Bonaparte, are proceeding to Silesia. Louis Bonaparte is advancing into Hanover, and Mortier into the Electorate of Hesse.
Such is the substance of the 23d, 24th, and 25th Bulletins, contained in the French papers to the 12th; the Dutch to the 16th, communicate some further and later accounts, but they do not appear to be official.
Orders are received at Birmingham from St. Petersburg, for the immediate completion of 200,000 stand of small arms.
Mr. Knipe, clergyman to the English factory at Hamburg, arrived in London the 5th of December. He says the English merchants are daily attended to the exchange by a guard of French soldiers.
Fifteen thousand Russians, who had disembarked near Stettin, are said to have been taken prisoners.
It was reported at Gottemburgh that the money, plate, and chief treasures of the King of Prussia, have arrived in a vessel at Copenhagen.
LONDON, Nov. 29.
Catello Nuovo, the strongest fortress in the months of the Cattaro, has been taken by storm by the French under general Marmont. He has published a proclamation inviting the inhabitants of Cattaro to give up that place to him, and threatens to treat them severely if they are found fighting on the side of the Russians. It is extremely probable, therefore, that by this time the whole of Cattaro is in the hands of the French.
In Poland the French are received with great joy and in several places the inhabitants have already risen upon the Prussian garrisons and disarmed them.
December 1. While Bonaparte is reducing the court of Vienna to this state of dilemma, he is using language more imperative to the court of Denmark. He has ordered the Danish troops to be withdrawn from the confines of Holstein, threatening, that if any misunderstanding ensues from their remaining in their present position, and if in consequence a single trigger be drawn against a French soldier, he will give up Altona to be pillaged.
It is evident that he means to terrify Denmark into a full acquiescence in the demands which he will immediately make, and which will have for their object the exclusion of the British commerce and shipping from the Baltic.
December 5.
It is abundantly plain that Bonaparte dreads least Russia, by her great local advantages shall snatch from him the central parts of the Turkish monarchy; and that he wants by every means of chicanery or force, to obstruct her way and leave the road clear and unembarrassed to himself. It is well known to Europe what he thinks of the independence of the Porte. Did he not declare to Lord Whitworth, in his celebrated conference with that ambassador that the Turkish empire must soon fall to pieces? And was he not ready then to enter upon the partition of it? His extraordinary successes have since prompted him, that it is only Russia or rather Russia and Austria combined, that can prevent the accomplishment of these fatal designs, by seizing upon the territories themselves, both of these powers ought to be encouraged to look for their indemnification in Turkey, in lieu of any sacrifices which they may sustain in Poland, or elsewhere. Germany is now a forlorn hope Should Russia and Austria, by laying open to Bonaparte the Turkish dominions, obtain the removal of his troops from Poland and Berlin, he would be able to march in one month, to his ancient positions: thus would they only weaken themselves on the one side without strengthening themselves on the other: and Europe, to a still greater extent would be laid at the feet of the Disher. As on Turkish ground, he would fight to go great a distance from France, & excluded from the sea, with infinite disadvantages; and they, in the vicinity of their own dominions, with the command of the sea, would fight with infinite advantages; it is here, if any where, that we may hope a successful contest might be waged with him.
The mass of calamitous intelligence which it is our unhappy fate to communicate this day is beyond anything that has preceded it in these times so fruitful in disasters.
The French armies spread themselves in every direction. Marshal Mortier has taken possession of Hamburg in the name of his master. The French soldiers are placed at four quarters in the houses of the inhabitants. All English property is under requisition, which is to be enforced by domiciliary visits.
In consequence of this gloomy intelligence, the funds experienced a considerable depression. Omnie um fell to par and Consols drooped in a proportionate degree.
Varel is positively stated to be in possession of the French. Whilst the French troops are extending themselves on the west to the mouth of the Elbe, they are stretching their force eastward into the Polish territories. Bonaparte remained at Berlin on the 11th, but Davoust's division, with the Polish gen. Dombrowski, have advanced to Posen and over the Warta. And there was seen the first effect of the proclamation of Bonaparte developing an intention to restore the kingdom of Poland. Dombrowski, was received with acclamations by the populace, and the horses taken from his carriage. In other parts the proclamation has produced a considerable effect. At Kalisk, a large town on the Posen, the inhabitants rose on the Prussian garrison and disarmed them. The Prussians have met with a similar treatment in other places. As the regular post which had been interrupted had not arrived at Hamburg from Breslau and Danzic, it is supposed that those places are in possession of the French.
The capitulation of Blucher has removed all difficulty of communication between Hamburg and the different towns and places situated between that city and the frontiers of Poland. But though we have now received accurate intelligence of the march and movements of the French armies, we are without any certain accounts from the Prussians or the Russians. Where the king of Prussia is and what force is left to him after the wreck and ruin of the army that fought at Jena, we know not. We suppose he is retiring further from the right bank of the Vistula. The Russians, 80,000 strong, were in full march for the frontiers of Silesia, but they have fallen back. The only system they can adopt is that of protracted warfare. Meanwhile the flame of insurrection seems likely to spread with fierceness and rapidity through the Polish territories, and a policy which costs the courts of Petersburg, Vienna and Berlin so much blood and character, is likely to be destroyed in infinitely less time than it took the Russians and Prussians to put down the patriot bands of Kosciusko.
Considerable apprehensions are entertained by the court of Copenhagen respecting the designs of the French. It is true that Denmark has not, since the commencement of the revolution, taken any share in the wars against France, and the active part which
she took in the northern confederacy against Great Britain in the year 1801, might naturally be supposed to exempt her from any danger of an attack from France. But all this will weigh but little with Bonaparte, when put in competition with his favorite object, viz. the shutting the Sound against our commerce; and we have no doubt that we shall very soon hear of a peremptory application from him to the Danish government upon that subject. It was even confidently stated yesterday evening, that government had received positive confirmation of the demand having formally been notified to the court of Copenhagen.
So perfectly good an understanding appears to be kept up between the courts of Vienna and St. Petersburg, that if we could suppose it possible for Prussia to continue even a few of her resistance, a cordial union of both the former powers in her cause might still be expected.
The French have already begun to sit privateers in the Prussian ports against the trade of this country, up the Baltic and in the German Ocean.
We understand it is the intention of the merchants trading to Hamburg to apply to government for some temporary assistance, in consequence of the total stoppage of the trade in that port.
The two last mails from this country for Hamburg were fortunately stopped at Cuxhaven. The postmaster would not believe the pretended assurances of the French with respect to Hamburg.
Saxony and Hesse have both acceded to the confederation of the Rhine, and are of course to furnish their respective contingents to the army of France.
Fifteen thousand Russians, who had disembarked near Stettin, are said to have been taken prisoners.
It was reported at Gottemburgh that the money, plate, and chief treasures of the King of Prussia, have arrived in a vessel at Copenhagen.
Orders are received at Birmingham from Russia, for the immediate completion of 200,000 stand of small arms.
The general election is now nearly over, and there is no doubt that the result will tend greatly to strengthen the hands of government; for in most cases where there has been a contested election, the victory has been on the side, we will not say of the ministerial candidates, for we have the phrase, but of those gentlemen whose sentiments are supposed to be favorable to civil and religious liberty, and to coincide with those of the present administration. We suppose it is this circumstance which has given rise to an opinion, that an attempt will be made during the present parliament, to remove the odious distinction which laws, made in the ages of bigotry, have placed between one class of his majesty's subjects and another, on account of difference of opinion on religious subjects: but should this be the case, we are persuaded it will be an unsuccessfull act of justice. If government, from a sense of the propriety of the measure, should see proper to repeal the test and corporation acts, the favor will be received with gratitude; but we apprehend, it will never again be solicited as a boon.
The new parliament, it is now said, will certainly meet on the 15th of December.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GALLIC EMPEROR TO HIS ARMY.
Soldiers!—You have justified my expectation, and worthy answered the confidence of the French people. You have supported the confidence of the French people. You have supported privations and fatigues with as much courage as you have shown intrepidity and coolness in the midst of combat. You are the worthy defenders of my honour and crown, and of the Great People—as long as you are animated with this spirit, nothing will be able to withstand you. The cavalry have vied with the infantry and artillery—I no longer know which part of the army to give the preference to—You are all good soldiers.—These are the results of our labours.
One of the first military powers of Europe, who so lately dared to propose to us a shameful capitulation, is annihilated. The forest and defiles of Francionie, the Saal and the Elbe, which our forefathers would not have crossed in seven years, have been crossed in seven days, and fought in the interval four engagements and a great battle. We have procured at Potsdam and Berlin the renown of our victories. We have made 60,000 prisoners—taken 65 stand of their colours, amongst which are those of the king of Prussia's guards, 600 pieces of cannon, three fortresses, & upwards of twenty generals. Nevertheless, more than one half of you regret not to have fired a musket. All the provinces of the Prussian monarchy, as far as the Oder—are in our power.
Soldiers! the Russians boast of coming to us—We will march to meet them, and thus spare them half the road.—They shall again find Austerlitz in the heart of Prussia. A nation which has so soon forgotten the generosity we shewed it after that battle, in which its emperor, court, and the wreck of its army were only indebted for their safety to the capitulation we granted them, is a nation which cannot successfully cope with us.
Nevertheless, whilst we march to meet the Russians, new armies found in the interior of the empire, come to take our place, in order to keep our conquests. My whole people have risen indignat at the unworthy capitulation which the Prussian ministers, in their delirium, proposed to us. Our roads and frontier towns, are full of conscripts, who burn to march in our footsteps. We will be no longer the sport of a treacherous peace, and we will not lay down our arms until we have obliged the English, those eternal enemies of our nation, to renounce the scheme of disturbing the Continent, and the tyranny of the seas.
Soldiers, I cannot better express to you the sentiments I entertain for you, than by telling you that I bear in my heart the love you daily show me. From our Imperial camp at Potsdam, October 26, 1806.
By order of the Emperor, (Signed) NAPOLEON.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
EIGHTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Potsdam, Oct. 26. The General of Division, Victor, received a musket ball in the battle of Jena, and was obliged to keep his bed some days. The General of Brigade, Gardannes, Aide de Camp to the Emperor, had a horse killed, and is slightly wounded. Some officers of rank are wounded; others have had horses killed under them; but all of them were anxious to distinguish themselves by valour and courage.
The Emperor has been to view the tomb of Frederick the Great. The remains of this great man are enclosed in a wooden coffin covered with copper. It is placed in a vault, without any ornaments, or any trophies of victory; without any distinction to recall the memory of his great and heroic actions.
The Emperor has presented to the Hotel of the Invalids at Paris, the sword of the Great Frederick, the ribbon of his order, the Black Eagle, and also the colours which he took in the Seven Years War.
Lord Morpeth, the English Envoy to the Prussian Court, was only six hours distance from the field of battle on the 14th. He heard the firing. A courier informed him that the battle was lost, and in a moment after he was surrounded by fugitives pouring in upon him on all sides. He ran away exclaiming, 'I must not be taken.' He offered sixty guineas for a horse; he obtained one, and fled.
The Citadel of Spandau, three miles from Berlin, and four from Potsdam, having a garrison of 1200 men, and a great quantity of ammunition and provisions, was surrounded in the

WASHINGTON, February 3.
CIRCUIT COURT of the District of Columbia, in the case of Messrs. Bollman and Swartout.
WASHINGTON, February 3.
CIRCUIT COURT of the District of Columbia, in the case of Messrs. Bollman and Swartout.
24th January, 1807.
The U. S. attorney appeared in court and informed the court that William Eaton and James L. Donaldson, esquires, were material witnesses to support the motion made yesterday for a warrant against Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartout, and prayed the court to order a summons to be issued for the immediate appearance of the said witnesses and the court directed the summons accordingly.
24th January, 1807.
The U. S. attorney appeared in court and informed the court that William Eaton and James L. Donaldson, esquires, were material witnesses to support the motion made yesterday for a warrant against Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartout, and prayed the court to order a summons to be issued for the immediate appearance of the said witnesses and the court directed the summons accordingly.
A short time after, Mr. CALDWELL rose, and addressed the court as follows:
May it please the court,
I hold in my hand a petition, on which I shall ground a motion, relative to the business now before the court. The petition is in these words:
To the Judges on the Circuit court on the U. S. in and for the district of Columbia.
Your petitioners Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartout, respectfully represent that they are confined within the body of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, at the Marine Barracks under a military guard, without just and legal cause, and are deprived of the benefit of counsel, or being confronted with their accusers, and of being informed of the nature of their offence, or of the cause of their commitment. Your petitioners therefore request a writ of Habeas Corpus, in the usual form, directed to Lt. col. Franklin Wharton, or to such other person as may have the custody of your petitioners, that they may be proceeded against as the laws direct, and have an opportunity of being heard in their defence.
For and on behalf of Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartout.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
Attorney.
A short time after, Mr. CALDWELL rose, and addressed the court as follows:
May it please the court,
I hold in my hand a petition, on which I shall ground a motion, relative to the business now before the court. The petition is in these words:
To the Judges on the Circuit court on the U. S. in and for the district of Columbia.
Your petitioners Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartout, respectfully represent that they are confined within the body of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, at the Marine Barracks under a military guard, without just and legal cause, and are deprived of the benefit of counsel, or being confronted with their accusers, and of being informed of the nature of their offence, or of the cause of their commitment. Your petitioners therefore request a writ of Habeas Corpus, in the usual form, directed to Lt. col. Franklin Wharton, or to such other person as may have the custody of your petitioners, that they may be proceeded against as the laws direct, and have an opportunity of being heard in their defence.
For and on behalf of Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartout.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
Attorney.
My motion is for a writ of Habeas Corpus to bring the body of these petitioners before this court, that they may be released from their present illegal confinement, that they may have an opportunity of being heard on the charges preferred against them. The petition is signed by me on their behalf because as they have not an opportunity of availing with counsel, this is the only mode in which their complaint could be laid before the court.
My motion is for a writ of Habeas Corpus to bring the body of these petitioners before this court, that they may be released from their present illegal confinement, that they may have an opportunity of being heard on the charges preferred against them. The petition is signed by me on their behalf because as they have not an opportunity of availing with counsel, this is the only mode in which their complaint could be laid before the court.
All the facts contained in that petition, except one, are already before the court, either by the official information of the district attorney, or in the documents which he has presented. The fact of their being deprived of the benefit of counsel, rests upon the authority of the petition. It could easily be substantiated by affidavit, but I do not consider it material to support the present motion; there being sufficient disclosed by the district attorney for the court to issue the writ praying for. The court is informed, that the petitioners were arrested by general Wilkinson in New Orleans, that they were sent from thence under the care of an officer of the army, and that they are now in this city, under a military guard at the marine barracks. It does appear to me that the whole of these proceedings from the first military arrest to the present moment of confinement, are illegal. Whatever may be thought however of the first arrest, every one, I believe will agree with me in saying, that the present confinement is illegal. I do not mean by these observations to cast any reflections on the person who arrested, or on those who have had the custody of the petitioners. I am not sufficiently informed on that subject to form an opinion. If the safety of the country depended upon the arrest of a few individuals, I should feel very much disposed to acquit, nay to applaud the man, who should yield to the imperious law of self-preservation, without waiting to enquire into the nice forms of law. The principal enquire in my mind, would then be, did the necessity for such an extraordinary and novel procedure actually exist? Was the safety of the country really endangered by the persons apprehended? Was not the usual course of legal proceedings sufficient to apprehend and punish the guilty, and had the assumed authority been exercised, with the delicacy, attention and humanity which the danger to be avoided and the public safety permitted? On this point however it is not necessary to dwell. Whatever circumstances may have given rise to the extraordinary commitment of the petitioners, no cause exists here which will justify their confinement under it. The President in his message has given us reason to hope, that the disturbances in the western country, are, by this time, quelled. The gathering storm has burst without our farcely hearing of it. We have not only been removed from danger, but almost from the apprehension of it. We may now permit the laws to take their regular and quiet course. We may now permit the prisoners to enjoy those invaluable privileges, which are secured by the laws and constitution of our country, to the meanest individual, to the most petty offender.
All the facts contained in that petition, except one, are already before the court, either by the official information of the district attorney, or in the documents which he has presented. The fact of their being deprived of the benefit of counsel, rests upon the authority of the petition. It could easily be substantiated by affidavit, but I do not consider it material to support the present motion; there being sufficient disclosed by the district attorney for the court to issue the writ praying for. The court is informed, that the petitioners were arrested by general Wilkinson in New Orleans, that they were sent from thence under the care of an officer of the army, and that they are now in this city, under a military guard at the marine barracks. It does appear to me that the whole of these proceedings from the first military arrest to the present moment of confinement, are illegal. Whatever may be thought however of the first arrest, every one, I believe will agree with me in saying, that the present confinement is illegal. I do not mean by these observations to cast any reflections on the person who arrested, or on those who have had the custody of the petitioners. I am not sufficiently informed on that subject to form an opinion. If the safety of the country depended upon the arrest of a few individuals, I should feel very much disposed to acquit, nay to applaud the man, who should yield to the imperious law of self-preservation, without waiting to enquire into the nice forms of law. The principal enquire in my mind, would then be, did the necessity for such an extraordinary and novel procedure actually exist? Was the safety of the country really endangered by the persons apprehended? Was not the usual course of legal proceedings sufficient to apprehend and punish the guilty, and had the assumed authority been exercised, with the delicacy, attention and humanity which the danger to be avoided and the public safety permitted? On this point however it is not necessary to dwell. Whatever circumstances may have given rise to the extraordinary commitment of the petitioners, no cause exists here which will justify their confinement under it. The President in his message has given us reason to hope, that the disturbances in the western country, are, by this time, quelled. The gathering storm has burst without our farcely hearing of it. We have not only been removed from danger, but almost from the apprehension of it. We may now permit the laws to take their regular and quiet course. We may now permit the prisoners to enjoy those invaluable privileges, which are secured by the laws and constitution of our country, to the meanest individual, to the most petty offender.
I am sensible that the proceedings of the district attorney are inceptive, and that the parties on their trial will have the benefit of the privileges which it is the object of my motion to give them immediately. They are privileges secured to persons accused, in my opinion, in all stages of proceedings against them, after their being apprehended—and it is of great consequence to the petitioners, that they should enjoy the full benefit of these advantages as early as possible. They have been accused in open court by the United States attorney of a very heinous offence. The public curiosity has been lately awakened on this subject by the President's message. It is therefore of great moment to them, that they should have an early opportunity of meeting the accusation, and of being heard in their defence, before the public mind has been disseminated through the U. S. and the observations to which they have given rise. Let them come fairly before the world, and not have to contend against a torrent of public prejudice, excited by spare proceedings, and by observations and statements which they have not an opportunity of examining or disproving. It is not my intention, nor will the granting the Habeas Corpus have the effect to embarrass the proceedings of the U. S. attorney, or stop the regular course of enquiry. The court of proceeding which I propose is in perfect accordance and harmony with his motion. It will be in aid of that motion. He will not take them out of the hands of the military, to place them in the hands of the civil power, and to institute proceedings against them for their trial. This will be precisely the effect of the Habeas Corpus. They will be brought before this court, you will examine into the cause of their commitment—the U. S. attorney will have a full opportunity of being heard on the subject, and if there be sufficient ground you will commit them for their trial. Here is a plain and simple course of proceeding pointed out, which the wisdom of the law, sanctioned by time & experience, approves, & which consults equally the interests of the U. S. and the security of the accused. The character and standing which these gentlemen have hitherto maintained in society, might at least secure to them, those advantages which are solemnly guaranteed to the meanest individual, and which it is the pride and boast of America to enjoy, should at least preserve their characters from being the sport of idle rumours and vague conjectures, and prevent their being the victims of partial representations and extraneous proceedings.
I am sensible that the proceedings of the district attorney are inceptive, and that the parties on their trial will have the benefit of the privileges which it is the object of my motion to give them immediately. They are privileges secured to persons accused, in my opinion, in all stages of proceedings against them, after their being apprehended—and it is of great consequence to the petitioners, that they should enjoy the full benefit of these advantages as early as possible. They have been accused in open court by the United States attorney of a very heinous offence. The public curiosity has been lately awakened on this subject by the President's message. It is therefore of great moment to them, that they should have an early opportunity of meeting the accusation, and of being heard in their defence, before the public mind has been disseminated through the U. S. and the observations to which they have given rise. Let them come fairly before the world, and not have to contend against a torrent of public prejudice, excited by spare proceedings, and by observations and statements which they have not an opportunity of examining or disproving. It is not my intention, nor will the granting the Habeas Corpus have the effect to embarrass the proceedings of the U. S. attorney, or stop the regular course of enquiry. The court of proceeding which I propose is in perfect accordance and harmony with his motion. It will be in aid of that motion. He will not take them out of the hands of the military, to place them in the hands of the civil power, and to institute proceedings against them for their trial. This will be precisely the effect of the Habeas Corpus. They will be brought before this court, you will examine into the cause of their commitment—the U. S. attorney will have a full opportunity of being heard on the subject, and if there be sufficient ground you will commit them for their trial. Here is a plain and simple course of proceeding pointed out, which the wisdom of the law, sanctioned by time & experience, approves, & which consults equally the interests of the U. S. and the security of the accused. The character and standing which these gentlemen have hitherto maintained in society, might at least secure to them, those advantages which are solemnly guaranteed to the meanest individual, and which it is the pride and boast of America to enjoy, should at least preserve their characters from being the sport of idle rumours and vague conjectures, and prevent their being the victims of partial representations and extraneous proceedings.
THURSDAY, Jan. 29.
Mr. Jones moved for the commitment of Messrs. Bollman and Swartout on the same charge for which they had been arrested.
A short conversation having taken place between Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Jones, with respect to the counsel entitled to the right of closing the argument, the attorney general (Mr. Rodney) suggested his opinion that the proceedings of the court on this preliminary question ought to be on ex parte ground. That it was neither consistent with the principles of the constitution, the practice of courts, or even with humanity, that an argument should be made by the counsel for the accused in this inceptive stage of the business, which would necessarily tend in a certain degree to excite prejudice which might operate ultimately to their disservice.
THURSDAY, Jan. 29.
Mr. Jones moved for the commitment of Messrs. Bollman and Swartout on the same charge for which they had been arrested.
A short conversation having taken place between Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Jones, with respect to the counsel entitled to the right of closing the argument, the attorney general (Mr. Rodney) suggested his opinion that the proceedings of the court on this preliminary question ought to be on ex parte ground. That it was neither consistent with the principles of the constitution, the practice of courts, or even with humanity, that an argument should be made by the counsel for the accused in this inceptive stage of the business, which would necessarily tend in a certain degree to excite prejudice which might operate ultimately to their disservice.
Mr. Lee went into an argument of considerable length to establish the right of the accused to be heard on the motion to commit. He contended that the right was strictly legal, and that on the ground of humanity towards the accused, as they themselves claimed the right, there could be no objection to their being indulged.
Mr. Rodney replied.
The court then gave it as their opinion that counsel should be heard.
Mr. Key then opened the argument on the part of the accused, against the motion to commit on the charge of treason.
He was followed by Mr. Jones on the other side, who terminated his remarks about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The court rose for half an hour—when Mr. Lee spoke against the motion to commit until half past ten o'clock, at which hour the court adjourned until the next morning.
Mr. Lee went into an argument of considerable length to establish the right of the accused to be heard on the motion to commit. He contended that the right was strictly legal, and that on the ground of humanity towards the accused, as they themselves claimed the right, there could be no objection to their being indulged.
Mr. Rodney replied.
The court then gave it as their opinion that counsel should be heard.
Mr. Key then opened the argument on the part of the accused, against the motion to commit on the charge of treason.
He was followed by Mr. Jones on the other side, who terminated his remarks about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The court rose for half an hour—when Mr. Lee spoke against the motion to commit until half past ten o'clock, at which hour the court adjourned until the next morning.
ON FRIDAY Mr. Lee added a number of additional authorities and made some further remarks. Mr. Rodney then closed the argument in a speech of about an hour and an half in length.
The volume of matter adduced on this occasion was so great that scarcely a brief outline of it can be expected at present. We shall content ourselves with touching on the most prominent points.
ON FRIDAY Mr. Lee added a number of additional authorities and made some further remarks. Mr. Rodney then closed the argument in a speech of about an hour and an half in length.
The volume of matter adduced on this occasion was so great that scarcely a brief outline of it can be expected at present. We shall content ourselves with touching on the most prominent points.
The counsel of the accused contended that the messages of the President, on this occasion, were not entitled to the least attention, however worthy of regard by the legislature to whom they were addressed or generally by the people, they could not in a case that required legal evidence, be of any avail. That if, however the court should be of a different opinion, not withstanding it would be found on examination to be destitute of any specific facts which justified the opinion that any act of treason had been committed by Aaron Burr, and much less by the accused. That they in fact established the commission of no crime whatever, and that at any rate the only offence which could be charged with any color, was the making preparations for an enterprise against the province of a foreign nation in amity with the U. S. The 6th article of the amendments to the constitution says—"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
The counsel of the accused contended that the messages of the President, on this occasion, were not entitled to the least attention, however worthy of regard by the legislature to whom they were addressed or generally by the people, they could not in a case that required legal evidence, be of any avail. That if, however the court should be of a different opinion, not withstanding it would be found on examination to be destitute of any specific facts which justified the opinion that any act of treason had been committed by Aaron Burr, and much less by the accused. That they in fact established the commission of no crime whatever, and that at any rate the only offence which could be charged with any color, was the making preparations for an enterprise against the province of a foreign nation in amity with the U. S. The 6th article of the amendments to the constitution says—"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
In this case there was no probable cause supported by oath or affirmation; and therefore the messages of the President were entitled to no weight in a court of justice.
With regard to the depositions of gen. Wilkinson it was alleged that they were totally inadmissible in a court of justice. They were taken before individuals who declared themselves to be justices of the peace, of which fact however there was no evidence which could be legally received. Such papers uniformly required a certificate of authentication, proving that the magistrate was duly appointed. This objection was therefore fatal to the reception of these papers as testimony. It was besides an established principle of criminal jurisprudence that none other than the magistrate who examined the accused was competent to arrest him.
In this case there was no probable cause supported by oath or affirmation; and therefore the messages of the President were entitled to no weight in a court of justice.
With regard to the depositions of gen. Wilkinson it was alleged that they were totally inadmissible in a court of justice. They were taken before individuals who declared themselves to be justices of the peace, of which fact however there was no evidence which could be legally received. Such papers uniformly required a certificate of authentication, proving that the magistrate was duly appointed. This objection was therefore fatal to the reception of these papers as testimony. It was besides an established principle of criminal jurisprudence that none other than the magistrate who examined the accused was competent to arrest him.
But even if this insuperable objection was overruled and the depositions received as testimony, it was contended that they did not establish the commission of a single overt act of treason, by Aaron Burr, much less did they establish the implication of the accused in any such act.
The counsel on the part of the prosecution maintained that to a certain extent, in the inceptive stages of a prosecution, the information contained in the messages of the President merited credit. Being, as to the discharge of certain duties, the highest organ of the government, specially entrusted with the preservation of the public peace, and with the command of the armed force, obliged under the sanction of an oath to discharge these duties and to give information to Congress of the state of the union, it must be presumed that he would not lightly make known to Congress the existence of acts of a treasonable nature, or call out the militia without the existence of serious danger; and that consequently his communications, connected with other circumstances, conspired to establish the probable cause required under the constitution for arrest or commitment. That there was probable cause of the existence of treasonable acts was evinced by the extreme agitation of the public mind, by the march of the army from the Sabine, by the spirited operations conducted at New Orleans for its defence, and by the energetic measures pursued by the several state and territorial governments in the western part of the union.
But even if this insuperable objection was overruled and the depositions received as testimony, it was contended that they did not establish the commission of a single overt act of treason, by Aaron Burr, much less did they establish the implication of the accused in any such act.
The counsel on the part of the prosecution maintained that to a certain extent, in the inceptive stages of a prosecution, the information contained in the messages of the President merited credit. Being, as to the discharge of certain duties, the highest organ of the government, specially entrusted with the preservation of the public peace, and with the command of the armed force, obliged under the sanction of an oath to discharge these duties and to give information to Congress of the state of the union, it must be presumed that he would not lightly make known to Congress the existence of acts of a treasonable nature, or call out the militia without the existence of serious danger; and that consequently his communications, connected with other circumstances, conspired to establish the probable cause required under the constitution for arrest or commitment. That there was probable cause of the existence of treasonable acts was evinced by the extreme agitation of the public mind, by the march of the army from the Sabine, by the spirited operations conducted at New Orleans for its defence, and by the energetic measures pursued by the several state and territorial governments in the western part of the union.
This probable cause, it was allowed, must be supported by oath or affirmation. This had been abundantly done, in the depositions of gen. Wilkinson, gen. Eaton and other persons. The criminal intent of Aaron Burr was demonstrated by his conversations with general Eaton, and all that was besides necessary was the commission of some overt act, which would constitute levying of war against the U. S. That such acts had been committed there was every reason to infer from the contents of the depositions. No doubt could be entertained that there had been a rebellion, if not a rebellion per se. All that was further necessary to show that there was probable cause that the accused were involved in the treason, was to show that they were the confederates of Aaron Burr. Of this the depositions of general Wilkinson furnished an abundant proof—they had preferred letters from Burr to Wilkinson developing his views, with which they appeared to be well acquainted—they had gone further, and stated additional facts and urged additional arguments to induce Wilkinson from his duty.
This probable cause, it was allowed, must be supported by oath or affirmation. This had been abundantly done, in the depositions of gen. Wilkinson, gen. Eaton and other persons. The criminal intent of Aaron Burr was demonstrated by his conversations with general Eaton, and all that was besides necessary was the commission of some overt act, which would constitute levying of war against the U. S. That such acts had been committed there was every reason to infer from the contents of the depositions. No doubt could be entertained that there had been a rebellion, if not a rebellion per se. All that was further necessary to show that there was probable cause that the accused were involved in the treason, was to show that they were the confederates of Aaron Burr. Of this the depositions of general Wilkinson furnished an abundant proof—they had preferred letters from Burr to Wilkinson developing his views, with which they appeared to be well acquainted—they had gone further, and stated additional facts and urged additional arguments to induce Wilkinson from his duty.
They contended that the different territories of the U. S. were in law to be considered as one family, the officers of which were bound to respect and take notice of the acts of each other without any of those authentications required in one state to the official acts of another. They all derived their authority either immediately or immediately from the same source. To remove, however, all objection to the want of authentication to the depositions of general Wilkinson, they produced a certificate from the department of state, proving that the justices of the peace before whom the depositions had been taken were legally commissioned. With regard to the principle of law assumed, that none other than the magistrate who examined the accused was competent to his arrest, it was pronounced altogether untenable.
They contended that the different territories of the U. S. were in law to be considered as one family, the officers of which were bound to respect and take notice of the acts of each other without any of those authentications required in one state to the official acts of another. They all derived their authority either immediately or immediately from the same source. To remove, however, all objection to the want of authentication to the depositions of general Wilkinson, they produced a certificate from the department of state, proving that the justices of the peace before whom the depositions had been taken were legally commissioned. With regard to the principle of law assumed, that none other than the magistrate who examined the accused was competent to his arrest, it was pronounced altogether untenable.
THE meeting of the Subscribers to the Tappahannock JOCKEY CLUB, in consequence of bad weather, is unavoidably postponed, until Tuesday the 17th February, when it is hoped they will generally attend to form the rules and regulations for the said Club.
ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH,
Tappahannock, Feb. 3. 2w.
THE meeting of the Subscribers to the Tappahannock JOCKEY CLUB, in consequence of bad weather, is unavoidably postponed, until Tuesday the 17th February, when it is hoped they will generally attend to form the rules and regulations for the said Club.
ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH,
Tappahannock, Feb. 3. 2w.
FEMALE EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber intends to open SCHOOL, on the first day of March, 1807, in the house now occupied by the Rev'd. Mr. Cowling, near the Methodist Meeting-house, in the city of Richmond, where the following branches of Education will be taught, viz: Reading, Writing, Plain-work, Marking and Embroidery—Alto, Drawing and Painting.
M. HODGSON,
January 31. oaw 3t.
FEMALE EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber intends to open SCHOOL, on the first day of March, 1807, in the house now occupied by the Rev'd. Mr. Cowling, near the Methodist Meeting-house, in the city of Richmond, where the following branches of Education will be taught, viz: Reading, Writing, Plain-work, Marking and Embroidery—Alto, Drawing and Painting.
M. HODGSON,
January 31. oaw 3t.
TO RENT,
A CONVENIENT HOUSE for a small family.—Also, a house in which there are two rooms well calculated for an office. For terms, apply to ALEXANDER QUARRIER.
January 31. tf.
TO RENT,
A CONVENIENT HOUSE for a small family.—Also, a house in which there are two rooms well calculated for an office. For terms, apply to ALEXANDER QUARRIER.
January 31. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 28, 1806. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 28, 1806. tf.
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and PLAISTER of Paris, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, at the Warehouse of WILLIAM BAYNISON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epit.]
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and PLAISTER of Paris, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, at the Warehouse of WILLIAM BAYNISON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epit.]
FARMER'S HOTEL.
A. S. BROCKENBROUGH, having purchased the houses of Dr. M'Conchie in this town, formerly the property of Messrs. Ritchies, is determined to convert them into a TAVERN for the accommodation of the public; he has provided himself with an excellent cook, and has made arrangements for a constant supply of the best Fish, Oysters, Wild Fowl, &c. in their respective seasons; no exertion on his part will be wanting to render the time agreeable to those gentlemen or ladies who may think proper to favor him with their company—he expects to meet with encouragement from the public adequate to his exertions. Tappahannock, January 5.
FARMER'S HOTEL.
A. S. BROCKENBROUGH, having purchased the houses of Dr. M'Conchie in this town, formerly the property of Messrs. Ritchies, is determined to convert them into a TAVERN for the accommodation of the public; he has provided himself with an excellent cook, and has made arrangements for a constant supply of the best Fish, Oysters, Wild Fowl, &c. in their respective seasons; no exertion on his part will be wanting to render the time agreeable to those gentlemen or ladies who may think proper to favor him with their company—he expects to meet with encouragement from the public adequate to his exertions. Tappahannock, January 5.
TAPPAHANNOCK JOCKEY CLUB.
Tuesday the 20th January, is the day appointed for the meeting of the subscribers to the Tappahannock J. Club, to form the rules and regulations for the said club. From the present number of respectable subscribers I have no hesitation in stating that this club will be equal to any in the state. Gentlemen that wish to become members before the meeting, will please forward their names, and those gentlemen that have subscription papers will be so good as to send on the names of those that have subscribed since they have had a paper. ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH, Proprietor of the court. January 6.
TAPPAHANNOCK JOCKEY CLUB.
Tuesday the 20th January, is the day appointed for the meeting of the subscribers to the Tappahannock J. Club, to form the rules and regulations for the said club. From the present number of respectable subscribers I have no hesitation in stating that this club will be equal to any in the state. Gentlemen that wish to become members before the meeting, will please forward their names, and those gentlemen that have subscription papers will be so good as to send on the names of those that have subscribed since they have had a paper. ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH, Proprietor of the court. January 6.
ASSIZE OF BREAD for the city of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) viz.
A single loaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 23 3/4 ozs. for 4 1-2
Ditto of Common Flour 24 1/2 ozs. for 4 1-2
Double the above wt. respectively 9
EDW. CARRINGTON, Mayor. January 6. tf.
ASSIZE OF BREAD for the city of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) viz.
A single loaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 23 3/4 ozs. for 4 1-2
Ditto of Common Flour 24 1/2 ozs. for 4 1-2
Double the above wt. respectively 9
EDW. CARRINGTON, Mayor. January 6. tf.
A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND in Buckingham ham county, containing sixty two acres lying on James River and adjoining the town of Dugdaleville. The Land is rich and has one of the most valuable Mill sites on it, of any in the upper country. Also a new and excellent manufacturing Mill in the county of Campbell about six miles below Lynchburg and in good condition for manufacturing flour, &c. This property is rendered more valuable inasmuch as it is situated in the heart of a very rich country, & to those who wish to turn their attention to the manufacturing of flour, &c. it is an object worthy their consideration. For further particulars reference may be made to Col. Wm. J. Lewis of Campbell, (who will fetch & negotiate for the above property,) or the subscriber JAS. C. ANTHONY, taw 2w & oaw 3w. January 3.
A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND in Buckingham ham county, containing sixty two acres lying on James River and adjoining the town of Dugdaleville. The Land is rich and has one of the most valuable Mill sites on it, of any in the upper country. Also a new and excellent manufacturing Mill in the county of Campbell about six miles below Lynchburg and in good condition for manufacturing flour, &c. This property is rendered more valuable inasmuch as it is situated in the heart of a very rich country, & to those who wish to turn their attention to the manufacturing of flour, &c. it is an object worthy their consideration. For further particulars reference may be made to Col. Wm. J. Lewis of Campbell, (who will fetch & negotiate for the above property,) or the subscriber JAS. C. ANTHONY, taw 2w & oaw 3w. January 3.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Assortment of Lawyer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Assortment of Lawyer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliat & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family Enquire of THOS. NORVELL. Jan. 15. tf.
THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliat & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family Enquire of THOS. NORVELL. Jan. 15. tf.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Battery, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Wyatt and Bullock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual.—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 3d, 1806. ep tf.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Battery, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Wyatt and Bullock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual.—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 3d, 1806. ep tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offer For Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON, A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offer For Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON, A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep tf.
TO RENT,
FOR one or more years, and possession given the first of May next. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Messrs. William and James Morgan. The said house is an excellent stand for a store and capable of accommodating a genteel family; for terms apply to the subscriber living in Amherst county, near New Glasgow. Thomas M. Cook of Lynchburg, or Mr. Daniel Warwick of Richmond. LINDSEY COLEMAN. Jan. 20. (3m.)
TO RENT,
FOR one or more years, and possession given the first of May next. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Messrs. William and James Morgan. The said house is an excellent stand for a store and capable of accommodating a genteel family; for terms apply to the subscriber living in Amherst county, near New Glasgow. Thomas M. Cook of Lynchburg, or Mr. Daniel Warwick of Richmond. LINDSEY COLEMAN. Jan. 20. (3m.)
MARSHAL'S SALES.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Refs, and other defendants:—
THREE valuable PLANTATIONS in the counties of Pittsylvania and Bedford, upon Staunton and Pigg rivers, stated in the deed of trust in the proceedings mentioned, to contain three thousand acres, more or less, but supposed to be considerably more extensive, comprehending all the Lands that on the 5th day of June 1793 belonged or appertained to the three plantations known by the name of the Mountain plantation, mouth of Pigg River plantation, and the Frying Pan plantation. A more particular description of which will be given on the day of sale. The sale will take place at the Eagle-Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 24th day of February next. Jan. 8. ep tf.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Refs, and other defendants:—
THREE valuable PLANTATIONS in the counties of Pittsylvania and Bedford, upon Staunton and Pigg rivers, stated in the deed of trust in the proceedings mentioned, to contain three thousand acres, more or less, but supposed to be considerably more extensive, comprehending all the Lands that on the 5th day of June 1793 belonged or appertained to the three plantations known by the name of the Mountain plantation, mouth of Pigg River plantation, and the Frying Pan plantation. A more particular description of which will be given on the day of sale. The sale will take place at the Eagle-Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 24th day of February next. Jan. 8. ep tf.
Also at the Oxford Iron Works in the county of Campbell, on Tuesday the third day of March next, will be sold under the said decree, upon the same terms, a number of very valuable SLAVES. BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JO. SCOTT, M. V. D. Jan. 8. ep tf.
Also at the Oxford Iron Works in the county of Campbell, on Tuesday the third day of March next, will be sold under the said decree, upon the same terms, a number of very valuable SLAVES. BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JO. SCOTT, M. V. D. Jan. 8. ep tf.
WANTED immediately, ten ton of clean Merchandise Hemp, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. Dec. 20. ep tf.
WANTED immediately, ten ton of clean Merchandise Hemp, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. Dec. 20. ep tf.
NEGROES—FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Richard Ferguson, to secure the payment of £ 179 12 3 to Arthur Clayton, with interest thereon, from the 17th of February, 1806, till payment, together with all legal expenses attending said trust, WILL be sold to the highest bidder for ready money on Tuesday the 24th of February next, at Louisa court-house, three NEGROES, the property of said Richard Ferguson, consisting of two men and a boy. All persons inclined to purchase, are requested to attend. Wm. WHITE, Trustee. Louisa, Jan. 27. ep tf.
NEGROES—FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Richard Ferguson, to secure the payment of £ 179 12 3 to Arthur Clayton, with interest thereon, from the 17th of February, 1806, till payment, together with all legal expenses attending said trust, WILL be sold to the highest bidder for ready money on Tuesday the 24th of February next, at Louisa court-house, three NEGROES, the property of said Richard Ferguson, consisting of two men and a boy. All persons inclined to purchase, are requested to attend. Wm. WHITE, Trustee. Louisa, Jan. 27. ep tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by G. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William M'Kenzie & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure—among which are the following articles:
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by G. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William M'Kenzie & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure—among which are the following articles:
BROWN SUGAR of superior quality, Ditto ditto second ditto, Salt in Sacks, Molasses and Treacle, Pickled Salmon, Scotch Barley, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Fresh Muscatel Raisins & Currants, Soft Shelled Almonds, Peas, Saltpetre, English F. Gunpowder, Patent Shot, well assorted, Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Bell Spanish Segars, Caldwell, Fraiser & Co's Superfine Chocolate, New-York Candles and Soap, Spermaceti Candles, Bar Iron, German, Crawley's & Blistered Steel, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Very Old Antigua Rum, Holland Gin, Cognac Brandy, of very superior quality, Race Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon, Fresh London Mustard, in small boxes, Bell Flours, Indigo and Fig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of 50 lbs. each, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Fresh Gunpowder, Tea in Canisters, Ditto by the lb. Young Hyson do. of the first quality, N. England & Bullock's Cheese. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
BROWN SUGAR of superior quality, Ditto ditto second ditto, Salt in Sacks, Molasses and Treacle, Pickled Salmon, Scotch Barley, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Fresh Muscatel Raisins & Currants, Soft Shelled Almonds, Peas, Saltpetre, English F. Gunpowder, Patent Shot, well assorted, Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Bell Spanish Segars, Caldwell, Fraiser & Co's Superfine Chocolate, New-York Candles and Soap, Spermaceti Candles, Bar Iron, German, Crawley's & Blistered Steel, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Very Old Antigua Rum, Holland Gin, Cognac Brandy, of very superior quality, Race Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon, Fresh London Mustard, in small boxes, Bell Flours, Indigo and Fig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of 50 lbs. each, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Fresh Gunpowder, Tea in Canisters, Ditto by the lb. Young Hyson do. of the first quality, N. England & Bullock's Cheese. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be paid and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorized to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS. Nov. 23. LESUEUR, & SAUNDERS. tf.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be paid and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorized to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS. Nov. 23. LESUEUR, & SAUNDERS. tf.
BELL TAVERN!!
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leath, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. he flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MC TYRE. N. B. A Waggon and six Mules, a good Riding Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec. tf.
BELL TAVERN!!
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leath, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. he flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MC TYRE. N. B. A Waggon and six Mules, a good Riding Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec. tf.
TO RENT,
For three or five years, THAT valuable TAN-YARD, of the late Mr. Jacob Bockius, and now occupied by the subscriber, situated on the Main-Street of this city, between the capitol and basin of the canal; its conveniences are superior to any other in this place. A large Currying-Shop, Cellar and drying loft, a spacious Bark-House, two Bark-Mills and Houses, a Beam House & every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins. Also, on the same Tenement, a convenient Dwelling House, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable and Garden. The renter may be accommodated, with about one hundred cords of excellent Spanish and Black Oak Bark, now in the Bark-house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received in all this and next month; and if not disposed of, within this time, it will be offered at public auction on the premises the 15th of March next. Bond with approved security will be required and possession given on the first of April next, of the bark-house, bark mills, beam house, limes, pools, bates, handlers and part of the vats And the dwelling-house and residue of the tenement on the first of May next. The rent assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the lit. state of health of the subscriber, to pay that attention the business requires. MARCUS ELCAN. Jan. 15. taw 15m.
TO RENT,
For three or five years, THAT valuable TAN-YARD, of the late Mr. Jacob Bockius, and now occupied by the subscriber, situated on the Main-Street of this city, between the capitol and basin of the canal; its conveniences are superior to any other in this place. A large Currying-Shop, Cellar and drying loft, a spacious Bark-House, two Bark-Mills and Houses, a Beam House & every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins. Also, on the same Tenement, a convenient Dwelling House, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable and Garden. The renter may be accommodated, with about one hundred cords of excellent Spanish and Black Oak Bark, now in the Bark-house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received in all this and next month; and if not disposed of, within this time, it will be offered at public auction on the premises the 15th of March next. Bond with approved security will be required and possession given on the first of April next, of the bark-house, bark mills, beam house, limes, pools, bates, handlers and part of the vats And the dwelling-house and residue of the tenement on the first of May next. The rent assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the lit. state of health of the subscriber, to pay that attention the business requires. MARCUS ELCAN. Jan. 15. taw 15m.
JUST RECEIVED,
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Mouffieux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mufat of Frontignac Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Ceyenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweetsmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (2aw6m)
JUST RECEIVED,
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Mouffieux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mufat of Frontignac Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Ceyenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweetsmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (2aw6m)
JAMES STRATTEN, Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA, BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and fidelity to business, to deserve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to customers; and for his neat workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. 2awtf.
JAMES STRATTEN, Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA, BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and fidelity to business, to deserve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to customers; and for his neat workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. 2awtf.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me, for the purposes therein mentioned, by Gideon Hatcher, dec'd, of the county of Goochland, bearing date the 14th day of February 1804, will be sold at public sale for ready money, on Saturday the 14th day of February next, in the county of Goochland, at the place generally known by the name of the Little Stone, TWO very likely NEGROE MEN, one by the name of Elijah, the other by the name of Daniel. Wm. GALT, Jan. 22. tdf.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me, for the purposes therein mentioned, by Gideon Hatcher, dec'd, of the county of Goochland, bearing date the 14th day of February 1804, will be sold at public sale for ready money, on Saturday the 14th day of February next, in the county of Goochland, at the place generally known by the name of the Little Stone, TWO very likely NEGROE MEN, one by the name of Elijah, the other by the name of Daniel. Wm. GALT, Jan. 22. tdf.
McCAY & COWAN, HAVE received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash. December 13. tf.
McCAY & COWAN, HAVE received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash. December 13. tf.
ANDREW JAMESON'S ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, Now Landing, A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far-famed excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also superior Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and for sale, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges,) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced black face lift Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell at a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf.
ANDREW JAMESON'S ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, Now Landing, A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far-famed excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also superior Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and for sale, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges,) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced black face lift Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell at a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Prosser and Moncure's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles: LONDON Springs, Panel and hand Saws, Cast Steel and German do. Cased Files of every description, Till Locks, brass and iron, Wood Screws of every size, Sd. 4d. & 6d. wrought Springs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brass Nails, Straining & Girt Webb, Plated Bridle Bits assorted, Do. stirrup Irons do. Brass mounted steel blade Squares, Brass and iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description. Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS. Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, Bennet's Velvet and Patent Card, Manchester Stuff, Fashionable Silk, Rose and Daffodil Blankets, Coarse Linens and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low. December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Prosser and Moncure's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles: LONDON Springs, Panel and hand Saws, Cast Steel and German do. Cased Files of every description, Till Locks, brass and iron, Wood Screws of every size, Sd. 4d. & 6d. wrought Springs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brass Nails, Straining & Girt Webb, Plated Bridle Bits assorted, Do. stirrup Irons do. Brass mounted steel blade Squares, Brass and iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description. Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS. Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, Bennet's Velvet and Patent Card, Manchester Stuff, Fashionable Silk, Rose and Daffodil Blankets, Coarse Linens and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low. December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William All's, Esq. and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of anything in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Ware-Room with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William All's, Esq. and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of anything in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Ware-Room with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. tf.
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the TENEMENT on which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—containing 2 acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, two Stores, Brick-Office, Coach-House, Barn and Stable. All these buildings are well finished and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could with. January 6. tf. JOHN ELLIS.
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the TENEMENT on which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—containing 2 acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, two Stores, Brick-Office, Coach-House, Barn and Stable. All these buildings are well finished and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could with. January 6. tf. JOHN ELLIS.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Daffodil Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazets, Swoon-down, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Keneymeres, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Daffodil Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazets, Swoon-down, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Keneymeres, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree to a decree of the Worshipful Court of Hullings for the City of Richmond—the subscribers will expose to sale, on the twenty-eighth day of February next, on the premises, for Cash, the HOUSE & LOT, in said City, formerly the residence of Jas. Rind, dec'd, and for some time occupied by Jedediah Allen. On this lot, which is well enclosed there is a very good Dwelling House, which has recently undergone a thorough repair, a new Stable, other convenient Offices, and a very good Garden, all which render it a desirable habitation for a family. Previous to the sale, Mr. Allen who lives on the premises, will show them to any person desirous to become the purchaser. Edmund Randolph, John Adams, Philip N. Nicholas, John Foster, Commissioners. January 17. ep tf.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree to a decree of the Worshipful Court of Hullings for the City of Richmond—the subscribers will expose to sale, on the twenty-eighth day of February next, on the premises, for Cash, the HOUSE & LOT, in said City, formerly the residence of Jas. Rind, dec'd, and for some time occupied by Jedediah Allen. On this lot, which is well enclosed there is a very good Dwelling House, which has recently undergone a thorough repair, a new Stable, other convenient Offices, and a very good Garden, all which render it a desirable habitation for a family. Previous to the sale, Mr. Allen who lives on the premises, will show them to any person desirous to become the purchaser. Edmund Randolph, John Adams, Philip N. Nicholas, John Foster, Commissioners. January 17. ep tf.
FOR SALE,
A TENEMENT, being part of Lot No. 196 adjoining Mrs. Sarah Lester's at Rocketts; lately occupied by captain Benjamin Colver; wherein is a commodious Dwelling House, in good repair. For terms, apply to Mr. Richard Young, near the Tenement, or to the subscriber at Baltimore. STEPHEN COLVER. Jan. 22. saw 8t. v.
FOR SALE,
A TENEMENT, being part of Lot No. 196 adjoining Mrs. Sarah Lester's at Rocketts; lately occupied by captain Benjamin Colver; wherein is a commodious Dwelling House, in good repair. For terms, apply to Mr. Richard Young, near the Tenement, or to the subscriber at Baltimore. STEPHEN COLVER. Jan. 22. saw 8t. v.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE taken the new Brick TENEMENT fronting the cross street leading from Col. May's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE taken the new Brick TENEMENT fronting the cross street leading from Col. May's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: Old Madeira Wine, Do. Sherry do. Do. Cognac Brandy, Do. Antigua Rum, Do. Holland Gin, Hibbert's Brown Stout, Do. Porter, Claret of superior quality, Do. Spanish Segars, Leaf Sugar, Gunpowder, Imperial Tea, Young Hyson, Superior quality, Souchong, Do. Green Coffee, Do. quality Chocolate, Do. do. Brown Sugar, Molasses, Salt in sacks, Rice, Patent Shot, English F. Gunpowder, Brown Soap, Mould Candles, Northern Cheeses, Ground Ginger, Black Pepper, Allspice, Salt Petre, Alum, Brimstone, Copperas, Glue of superior quality, Fig Blue, Starch, Bengal Indigo, London Mustard, Dixons Bed do. Cayenne Pepper, Who has in store, low-priced black face lift Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell at a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf. Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Barley Sugar, Sugar Candy, Barley Sugar Killes, Sugar Almonds, Brandy Preserves, Box Raisins, Soft Shell'd Almonds, Currants, Pearl Barley, Playing Cards, Bottle Corks, Putty in bladders, Bar Iron assorted, Nail Rods, German Steel, Blistered do, Plain qt. Decanters, Do. Wine Glasses, Qt. Tumblers, Pt. do, Half pt. do, Green pocket Bottles, Elegant Globe Lamps, Window Glass 10 by 12, Do. do. 8 by 10, China Coffee cups & saucers, Do. Tea do, Do. Sugar dishes, Do. Creamers, Do. Slop Bowls, Do. Gallon Bowls, Do. half qt. do, With a general assortment of Stone & Queens Ware. N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two-thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce. ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH. Nov. 11. oaw 3m.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: Old Madeira Wine, Do. Sherry do. Do. Cognac Brandy, Do. Antigua Rum, Do. Holland Gin, Hibbert's Brown Stout, Do. Porter, Claret of superior quality, Do. Spanish Segars, Leaf Sugar, Gunpowder, Imperial Tea, Young Hyson, Superior quality, Souchong, Do. Green Coffee, Do. quality Chocolate, Do. do. Brown Sugar, Molasses, Salt in sacks, Rice, Patent Shot, English F. Gunpowder, Brown Soap, Mould Candles, Northern Cheeses, Ground Ginger, Black Pepper, Allspice, Salt Petre, Alum, Brimstone, Copperas, Glue of superior quality, Fig Blue, Starch, Bengal Indigo, London Mustard, Dixons Bed do. Cayenne Pepper, Who has in store, low-priced black face lift Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell at a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf. Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Barley Sugar, Sugar Candy, Barley Sugar Killes, Sugar Almonds, Brandy Preserves, Box Raisins, Soft Shell'd Almonds, Currants, Pearl Barley, Playing Cards, Bottle Corks, Putty in bladders, Bar Iron assorted, Nail Rods, German Steel, Blistered do, Plain qt. Decanters, Do. Wine Glasses, Qt. Tumblers, Pt. do, Half pt. do, Green pocket Bottles, Elegant Globe Lamps, Window Glass 10 by 12, Do. do. 8 by 10, China Coffee cups & saucers, Do. Tea do, Do. Sugar dishes, Do. Creamers, Do. Slop Bowls, Do. Gallon Bowls, Do. half qt. do, With a general assortment of Stone & Queens Ware. N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two-thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce. ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH. Nov. 11. oaw 3m.