Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-07-09 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE
[No. 1275.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1806.
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SECOND CLASS.
Scheme of a Lottery, FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
Tickets that drew blanks in Dollars. 5938 the first class & may be renewed. } 59,380 4635 Tickets at fifteen dollars, each, } 70,275
10,623 } 129,655 Deduct loss on 2000 tickets, that drew prizes of fifteen dollars each, in first class, and may be renewed in this, at 2 1-4 dollars each, } 4,500
Dollars } 125,155
The number of prizes and order in which they stand, viz.
  2 prizes of 5,000 each 10,000   4 " 2,000 each 8,000   16 " 1,000 each 16,000   16 " 500 each 8,000   32 " 200 each 6,400   160 " 100 each 16,000   232 " 50 each 11,600   750 " 20 each 15,000   1 " 155 155 
  1 ticket, first draw after 1,000 tickets are out of the wheel, 500   1 do do do 2,000 500   1 do do do 3,000 500   1 do do do 4,000 500   1 do do do 5,000 500   1 do do do 6,000 500   1 do do do 7,000 10,000   1 do do do 8,000 500   1 do do do 9,000 500   1 do the last drawn ticket, a prize of 20,000 
1,223 prizes. } Dolls. 125,155 The prizes subject to a discount of only 10 per cent. } 12,500 Expense of drawing, } 2,500 Dolls. 10,000
The superiority of this scheme, to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see, that their chance for obtaining prizes, is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their retention of small prizes, may, by renewal, instantly give them several chances for a prize of considerable magnitude.
To those who have drawn PRIZES of fifteen dollars, in the First Class , as well as to those who drew BLANKS , INFORMATION IS NOW GIVEN , that the PRIZES , may, at their option, be renewed, by tickets in this class—and their BLANKS , at ten dollars each. Provided such PRIZES and BLANKS , with the CASH , is remitted, FREE OF POSTAGE , to ROBERT GREENHOW , merchant in Williamsburg, Agent and Treasurer; or WILLIAM NEWSUM , Post Master in Norfolk: previous to the commencement of the drawing; after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage, that may result to each adventurer, is added, the patriotic reasons, which induced the legislature to authorise this lottery, it is ardently hoped, that the disposition of tickets will soon enable the commissioners to certify that the drawing has commenced—Which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robert Greenhow,
Agent and Treasurer.
Williamsburg, June 10. 1806. * Tickets may be had of Robert Greenhow, merchant in Williamsburg; and William Newsun, post master in Norfolk; who will, as opportunities offer, give them more extensive circulation, by placing them in the hands of others for disposition.
A. HEWES & CO.
Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market,
  Salt in sacks Imperial Tea   Jamaica and Antigua Rum Herrings and Shad   New England Rum Alexandria Beer in bbls   Port & Sherry Wine English Wainus   Old Cogniac Brandy Brown Soap   Laf and Brown Sugar Nummegs   Molasses Pepper   Coffee of superior quality Alspice   Alexandria Crackers Mace   Rhode Island Cheese Cloves   Starch   Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c.   A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th. 1806. tf
ON the 10th day of this month, will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, the GOODS & CHATELS of James Roberts, late of Rocketts, in the city of Richmond. The sale will be made at the dwelling house of the said deceased. For all sums under ten dollars, cash will be expected before the removal of the effects;—all sums above ten dollars a credit of 90 days will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond and approved security.
To the Administratrix.
July 24. 1806. 2w
WANTED,
A GOOD COOK. Also, a MALE and a FEMALE SERVANT. Enquire at this office. Jul. 24. 1806. 2w
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Robert Biscoe, deceased, late of Powhatan county, are requested to bring forward the same properly authenticated, and receive payment—And those indebted to the estate, are desired to make immediate payment to Henry L. Biscoe, Adm'r. Manchester, 27th June, 1806. 4t
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from entertaining or having any contracts or dealings with my wife Joanna Puckett, as I shall take proper steps in such cases. Douglass Puckett. July 2. 1806. 2t
NOTICE.
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. 11t Jan
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
THE subscriber being desirous to remove from where he now lives, offers for sale, a valuable TAN YARD , in the town of New Canton, well enclosed with hailing eight feet high, and twenty four good Tan Vats, with a large framed bark house, sixty by twenty four feet, with a good currying shop at one end and a good stone chimney; Also, a good and convenient dwelling house, 30 by 18 feet, two story high; one of stone, with two good stone chimneys, and a good garden and lot. Well pailed in—Also, about 35 acres of Land, about 12 of which are low grounds of good quality; all of which he will sell on reasonable terms, and immediate possession given to the purchaser. This little farm would suit a farmer that has a family, as it is all adjoining, & those wishing to purchase will find it to their advantage to view the property immediately. Charles Moffett. New Canton, June 30, 1806. 3w
NEW PUBLICATION.
Just received at S Pleasants' Book-store, near the Bridge, An entirely new and interesting work, ENTITLED, THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE COURT & CABINET OF ST. CLOUD. IN A SERIES OF LETTERS, From a resident in Paris to a nobleman in London. Written during the months of August, September and October, 1805. This work abounds in anecdotes, mostly original, highly piquant, and well related. To the politician it offers an exquisite treat; the historian will find in it a record of events which he could not obtain from any other source; and the dabbler in fashion cannot fail to derive from it the greatest amusement. July 4. tf
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
COMMUNICATION. In a report in the National Intelligencer of the last day's proceedings of the house of representatives, abounding in misrepresentations, an insinuation is thrown out, in a note to Mr. T. M. Randolph's last observations, that Mr. J. Randolph or some person authorised by him, had disavowed on his part any intention to wound the feelings of Mr. T. M. Randolph. This is utterly untrue. No member of the house of representatives could have been more astonished than Mr. J. Randolph was at the very extraordinary spectacle exhibited on that night by Mr. T. M. Randolph; and nothing short of a specific declaration to that effect could have induced Mr. J. Randolph to believe that Mr. T. M. Randolph's remarks were addressed to him. Accordingly at his request his friend Mr. Garnett waited on Mr. T. M. Randolph and required to be informed whether these observations were intended for his principal. Mr. T. M. Randolph replied that unless he had supposed some of Mr. J. Randolph's expressions pointed particularly at him, he should have thought himself highly culpable in saying what he had; but believing that they were intended for him, he felt himself called on to say something. Mr. T. M. Randolph having acknowledged that his observations were levelled at Mr. J. Randolph, Mr. Garnett told him that Mr. J. Randolph would meet him. Mr. T. M. Randolph replied that he was ready to do so, but that if Mr. J. Randolph would only say that he meant no allusion to him, there was no apology which a man of honor could, or ought to make, which he would not be ready to offer.—When Mr. Garnett delivered this message to Mr. J. Randolph that gentleman observed, that the course which Mr. T. M. Randolph had chosen to pursue, precluded any sort of declaration or acknowledgment on his part: That Mr. T. M. Randolph must make reparation commensurate with the injury aimed at his feelings, or meet him and give him satisfaction. Of these conditions Mr. T. M. Randolph was immediately apprised by Mr. Garnett, who requested that Mr. T. M. Randolph would choose some friend with whom Mr. Garnett might converse further on the subject. Mr. Randolph retired and returned soon after with Mr. Coles, to whom Mr. Garnett recapitulated what had passed; Mr. Coles
after a short conversation, held apart with Mr. T. M. Randolph and said, all that Mr. T. M. Randolph desired was an assurance that none of Mr. J. Randolph's remarks were intended for him, and that he would be willing (in that case) to make any apology that a man of honor could offer. Mr. Garnett replied that there was no doubt on his mind, or, he believed, of any other spectator, that Mr. T. M. Randolph entirely misconceived Mr. J. Randolph's expressions; but that after what passed Mr. J. Randolph would make no statement whatever, and that if Mr. T. M. Randolph could not reconcile it to himself to make a suitable apology, Mr. J. Randolph would expect Mr. T. M. Randolph to meet him either that night (which he preferred) or in the morning. Mr. Coles said he was too much engaged in the public business at that time to see his friend, but would do it as soon as he could, and let Mr. G. know the result. Mr. Garnett returned with his statement to Mr. J. Randolph who was in a remote room of the capitol, and then took his seat in the house. In a few minutes afterwards Mr. T. M. Randolph rose in his place, and said that he had been assured, by several of those who sat near him, that he had acted in what he had before said under a misapprehension of Mr. J. Randolph's remarks, which none of them understood as having been intended for him; that under this misapprehension he had acted; it was the sole cause of his saying what he had done, and that he was then pursued by the assurance of his friends, of his mistake. He regretted very much what he had said, for he had no disposition to wound any gentleman's feelings who did not intend to wound his.
Mr. Garnett immediately went to Mr. J. Randolph and stated that Mr. T. M. Randolph had made such an apology in the house, as Mr. Garnett conceived, and as every member said, who mentioned his subject in the hearing (which several did) was proper for Mr. T. M. Randolph to make, and for Mr. J. Randolph to receive. Mr. J. Randolph then requested Mr. Garnett to state to Mr. Coles that he received Mr. T. M. Randolph's apology, and had no further commands for that gentleman; which Mr. Garnett did, just as the house was about breaking up; and thus the business terminated.
COMMUNICATION.
The Enquirer of the 17th June, contains a statement of the affair between Mr. Thomas Mann Randolph and Mr. John Randolph, on the evening of the last day of the session of Congress; which is as incorrect and unjust as it is laughty in its language and extravagant in the endeavor to exalt Mr. J. Randolph at the expense of the gentleman, with whom by his habitual disregard of the feelings of others, and carelessness at the moment, he embroiled himself on that occasion. The statement, it is manifest, was neither made nor corrected by a person who had been actually present at one even of the interviews and conversations which took place. It is an account which wears the appearance of being drawn up expressly, with the view to make those not acquainted with the character of Mr. T. M. Randolph believe, that a triumph was obtained over him by Mr. J. Randolph, through intimidating means; which all who are acquainted with the former know to be impossible. Can Mr. J. Randolph have a wish; can he even consent to wear a laurel, which he is conscious he did not acquire, and which he knows well, it is utterly impossible he ever should obtain the right to wear?
The pacific conduct of Mr. T. M. Randolph was produced by a conviction, that he was mistaken in supposing Mr. J. Randolph had addressed offensive words to him, and by the most decided belief that Mr. J. Randolph was more hurt in mind than irritated at the occurrence, and had a sincere and cool desire for accommodation. The first belief was produced by the language of Mr. Garnett to himself: the second by the conduct of that gentleman at the different interviews, which demonstrated that accommodation was not only his ardent wish but his object throughout, and by the tenor of the message from Mr. J. Randolph which was not a challenge under his hand; the thing expected and which would have instantly stopped all discussion; but such as is stated in the Enquirer.
The evidence of the correctness of the first belief will, no doubt, be given to the public as soon as the more benevolent meets the eye of Mr. Coles. The second must rest upon the memory and the candor of Mr. Garnett, if not fully supported by the circumstance stated here. That gentleman certainly made all possible exertion, to bring about an accommodation; he kept it steadily in view, and when his hopes of success were for a moment damped, which happened at the conclusion of the first conversation, and about the middle of the second, he showed not only the strongest sensibility, but much emotion and even great distress of mind. No messages were delivered by him in that spirit, which is endeavored to be rendered in the communication. That in the seventh period of it, which is said in the eighth to have been given to Mr. T. M. Randolph at the second interview, was never delivered to him under any such form or manner, nor did Mr. Garnett say that Mr. J. Randolph would expect reparation or a meeting more than once, which was at the first interview, when the latter was instantly accepted by Mr. T. M. Randolph, who was not then sufficiently satisfied that Mr. J. Randolph did not mean for him the offensive expressions which he had used in the house. Mr. Garnett, upon being told by Mr. T. M. Randolph when he demanded an explanation from him at the first interview, that what had
* Mr. Isaac A. Coles, of Albemarle county, Virginia, is requested to give answer to the following question, for the satisfaction of the public: Did not Mr. Garnett assure you that Mr. J. Randolph did not intend for Mr. T. M. Randolph the observations he made in the House of Representatives on the evening of the 21st April?
been said in the house by him, was addressed to Mr. J. Randolph and was intended to retaliate for insulting language directed to him by that gentleman, immediately observed that what was said by Mr. J. Randolph was not intended for Mr. T. M. Randolph; upon which Mr. T. M. Randolph replied, that if so, he had done Mr. J. Randolph an injury for which he should blame himself much, and would be ready to make any reparation which a man of honor ought to make. The word "culpable" was not used at all by Mr. J. Randolph. Mr. Garnett's authority for such an assertion was not demanded by Mr. T. M. Randolph, for although he came without a line he could not fail to be sufficiently accredited to him. Mr. Garnett may have transcended his authority; his motive and apology, if so, will perhaps be found in his character.
Mr. T. M. Randolph was confirmed in this belief too, by a plain and natural inference that a call for explanation implied a desire to procure peaceful satisfaction, for as he remembered well, that when he asked leave of the house to reply to the gentleman, Mr. J. Randolph cried out, he hoped leave would be granted, in a tone and with a manner which produced the excessive warmth, not before felt by Mr. T. M. Randolph from which his violent language flowed. It did not occur to him that Mr. J. Randolph could have supposed his expressions to be meant for any other than himself, as it has since appeared to him. Those sentiments operating on the mind of Mr. T. M. Randolph, not counteracted by any previous animosity against Mr. J. Randolph, and greatly strengthened by the regret he felt at the indecorum he had committed before the house, in which he had before maintained a character of moderation, not checked in the least at the moment by any anticipation of the injudicious misrepresentations which have been since made of his conduct; those reflections dictated his last observations. The desire on the part of Mr. J. Randolph to have a hostile meeting that evening or the next morning, was never hinted to Mr. T. M. Randolph by any one. The least insinuation of the first would have put fire to every nerve in his body; he has not an acquaintance who would not vouch for that. He has always thought that the sword was the only honorable weapon, where there was such personal equality as the case afforded, and a desire to use that weapon alone could have dictated such an offer at a late hour, between 10 and 11 o'clock of one of the darkest nights of the whole year. Mr. Coles gave no hint of such a proposal, nor did he say a word of any arrangement at all between Mr. Garnett and himself. Mr. T. M. Randolph left that gentleman after the conversation, immediately previous to his last observations in the house, with his mind fully convinced that he had been mistaken, and that the most honorable as well as most honest course he could pursue was the one he did; for he had, just before Mr. Coles came to him, consulted several friends and other members, not those accidentally seated near him, as the communication states, and had been assured by all that he was mistaken. He had not Mr. Randolph's words at all in his recollection, but the impression only they had made on him.
The message, said in the 15th period of the communication to have been sent to Mr. T. M. Randolph was never delivered. If it had been, when, as it is said, the house was rising, the subsequent misrepresentations would perhaps have been completely prevented, by a termination of the affair on the spot, in a way which although Mr. T. M. Randolph never courts, he has formerly proved himself to be and is still as ready to adopt, when necessary, as Mr. J. Randolph ever can be.—It is much more probable that the message which was really sent, has been since rendered in that language, in a moment of passion, than it was given so at that time to Mr. Garnett, who is incapable of bearing one so absurd, or that it should have been suppressed by Mr. Coles, if Mr. Garnett had consented to carry it.—Certainly Mr. Coles said no more to Mr. T. M. Randolph than that he had been informed by Mr. Garnett, that Mr. J. Randolph expressed perfect satisfaction at the justice which had been done him, to which Mr. Coles added, "you have done your duty to yourself and the house, as well as justice to Mr. J. Randolph required of you."
COMMUNICATION.
In the Enquirer of the 20th, I perceive that I am called on to say, whether Mr. Garnett did not assure me, that Mr. J. Randolph did not intend for Mr. T. M. Randolph the observations which he made in the house of representatives, on the evening of the 21st of April. In answering this question, I must be permitted to make a statement of what I recollect of the proceedings of that night; a statement, which the justice I owe myself and others forbids me to withhold.
When I was called from the lobby of the house by Mr. T. M. Randolph, he carried me to the head of the stairs, where Mr. Garnett was standing, and there, in the presence of that gentleman, briefly stated what had previously passed between them. In reply to Mr. Garnett's enquiry, whether the observations that Mr. T. M. Randolph had that evening made in the house, were intended for Mr. J. Randolph, Mr. T. M. Randolph said that they were, and that what he had said was intended to retaliate for insulting language, which he supposed had been directed to him by that gentleman; that if Mr. J. Randolph would assure him that he had no such intention; if he could once be convinced that the observations which had fallen from Mr. T. M. Randolph were not intended for him, that then there was no apology which a man of honor could or ought to make, which he was not ready to offer; observing to Mr. Garnett at the same time, that Mr. J. Randolph had always the other alternative, and that he would meet him at any time. Mr. G. did say then, as he said afterwards, that Mr. J. Randolph's observations were not intended for Mr. T. M. Randolph. He did not give it as the declaration of Mr. J. Randolph, but yet it was delivered in that decided tone, that convinced me that it was not an opinion which Mr. G. had taken up of himself, but that he had the best evidence for it. Some little time after Mr. T. M. Randolph had retired, Mr. G. and myself had some further conversation, when he left me, as I supposed, for the purpose of conferring with his principal, and to know of him whether he would make the declaration which Mr. T. M. Randolph wished. From the whole tenor of Mr. G's conversation, there did not remain even a shadow of doubt on my mind, that the affair had originated in mistake; and that Mr. T. M. Randolph, when he returned from Mr. G. appeared to me no longer to doubt that he had improperly applied to himself observations which Mr. J. Randolph meant for another. On ascending the stairs, I met Mr. T. M. Randolph, and mentioned the entire conviction that I felt, that he had been mistaken. Mr. G. now requested to speak with me, and we went into the empty gallery of the senate
chamber. He informed me that after what had passed, Mr. J. Randolph would not say to Mr. T. M. Randolph that his observations either were, or were not intended for him—and that he would expect Mr. T. M. Randolph to meet him either that night or in the morning. In the Enquirer of the 17th, it is stated that Mr. G. made the first part of this communication to Mr. T. M. Randolph before I was introduced to him; but I certainly heard nothing of it until now, and I cannot think that it could have been made, as Mr. G. in the first conversation which I had with him, was not prepared to say whether Mr. J. Randolph, would, or would not make the declaration mentioned above.
My conversation with Mr. G. in the gallery of the senate chamber was not a long one. I suggested to him that Mr. T. M. Randolph was probably at that time engaged in one of the committee rooms below—that he himself had duties to attend to, and that my own situation was such that I should not have a moment of leisure until the house adjourned; which would probably take place in the course of an hour. He readily consented to the delay, and promised to meet me the moment the house did adjourn, and renew our conversation. Mr. G. while in the gallery of the senate, spoke to me not only as the second of Mr. J. Randolph but as a man and a gentleman. We mutually expressed our regret at the occurrence which had brought us there, and each of us pledged himself to the other to do whatever was consistent with his own feelings and principles, and the feelings and principles of those for whom we acted, to prevent an affair which was admitted to have originated in mistake, from being carried to any fatal extremity.
I did not see Mr. T. M. Randolph after his conversation. In passing through the lobby, my attention was arrested by his voice, but the crowd was so great that I did not get near enough to hear what he said—I understood from the conversation around me, that he was making some explanation which his situation required—that it had been whispered in the lobby, that his taking the floor that night was a preconceived plan between him and Mr. Sloan, for the purpose of mortifying Mr. J. Randolph. I did not know until afterwards, that Mr. G. and myself had been discussing. When the house adjourned Mr. G. met me. He said that he had repeated to Mr. J. Randolph, as nearly as he could remember, the substance of what Mr. T. M. Randolph had said in the house, and that that gentleman was perfectly satisfied, and had requested him to say so no more. After searching for some time for Mr. T. M. Randolph, I found him at length after almost all the members had left the capitol, at his desk. I enquired to him what had passed at the last conversation which I had with Mr. G. I did not mention to him at all, what passed in the gallery of the senate. I hoped and believed that the affair had terminated, and was unwilling ever again to recall any of the unpleasant feelings to which it had given rise. The explanatory observations of Mr. T. M. Randolph in the house, as they were repeated to me, under the circumstances and at the time they were made, were such as met my decided approbation, and I expressed to him the satisfaction which I felt.
I. A. COLES.
COMMUNICATION.
Fredericksburg, 29th June, 1806.
It was not until last evening that I had an opportunity of seeing all the communications, which have lately been made in the Enquirer, relative to the misunderstanding which took place between Mr. J. Randolph and Mr. T. M. Randolph in the course of the last evening of the last session of Congress. I have felt the deepest regret at the perusal of some parts of these publications, as they appear calculated to revive an affair, which I thought, had terminated so honorably to both the gentlemen concerned, as to prevent the possibility of any future misunderstanding on the same subject. Under these circumstances, I think it my duty to add my testimony to that of Mr. Coles, that we may, if possible, put an end to this unfortunate business. The revival of it is to be ascribed entirely to a note in one of the late intelligencers, which, from the peculiar language and manner of it, seems to insinuate, that Mr. J. Randolph or his agent for him made an apology to Mr. T. M. Randolph, previous to that gentleman's explanation in the House. This insinuation, as appears by Mr. Coles' communication, as well as my own, is entirely unfounded. The private conversation; which he very correctly states took place between us, when under the influence of those feelings, which none but savages could be divested of, situated as we were, we pledged ourselves to each other to prevent if possible any hostile termination of this affair; was prefaced by mutual declarations that we then spoke and acted as private individuals, and not as the agents of our principals. In this conversation, (which I never mentioned before, because I considered it confidential, but the repetition of which seems now necessary,) I told Mr. Coles I was perfectly satisfied that Mr. T. M. Randolph's observations had not been intended for Mr. T. M. Randolph, but as Mr. J. Randolph's agent, I had no authority to say so; on the contrary, in that capacity, I was bound to say, that after what had passed Mr. J. Randolph could not think of making the declaration required of him, as it would have the appearance of an apology, & that if Mr. T. M. Randolph would not reconcile it to himself to give a proper explanation, Mr. J. Randolph would expect Mr. T. M. Randolph to meet him either that night, or the next morning. This message, as appears by Mr. Coles' communication, was never delivered, because he found Mr. T. M. Randolph in the act of making his explanation when he went to seek him. In not delivering the message, after he found that the explanation, which it required, was actually made, I think I should have acted as Mr. Coles did. Of this circumstance however I was ignorant, until I saw Mr. Coles' publication. For, the first and the last time, that I saw him after this conversation, was at one of the entries from the lobby into the house, at the moment when the members were in the act of taking leave, and separating for the session. And then I stopped no longer, than to repeat to him, what I just told Mr. J. Randolph. The language I used on this occasion was, as near as I can recollect, that I had stated to Mr. J. Randolph, as my opinion, and the opinion of several members, who mentioned the subject in my hearing, that Mr. T. M. Randolph had made such an apology in the house, as was both proper for Mr. T. M. Randolph to make, and for Mr. J. Randolph to receive, and that I then waited on him at the request of Mr. J. Randolph to make this statement, and to say that Mr. J. Randolph was satisfied. In all the interviews which I had with the parties concerned, I endeavored as much as possible, to

and against the use of any expressions, calculated to excite those feelings already highly excited in both the gentlemen, as I was perfectly aware, that they must tend to impede that peaceful and honorable termination of this affair, which I felt such an anxious desire to effect. When I retired from the House, it was with this impression on my mind, that although my friend, Mr. J. R. had been treated in the first instance in a manner, which appeared to me and to many others who mentioned it in my hearing, highly improper, and for which he had sought reparation in the way most usual upon such occasions, yet that Mr. T. M. R. as soon as he was convinced of his error, had made such an apology as justice to Mr. J. R. required, and as the most punctilious honor could not be thought to forbid.
JAMES M. GARNETT.
COMMUNICATION.
The personal differences, of men, constitute one of the last subjects which should be obtruded upon the public eye. Their attention is, perhaps, never less worthily bestowed, than upon such topics. The parties themselves, can scarcely be exhibited in any attitude less dignified. Yet where the private character of an individual is attacked, thro' the medium of the press, it would seem hard to deny to the injured party, or to his friends, the right of jaying before the public a succinct statement, of the facts, upon which his reputation is attempted to be implicated. This is the object of the present communication.
During the last winter, Mr. John Randolph accidentally learns, thro' the channel of a friend, that some of his strictures on a certain declaration, made with closed doors, had wounded the feelings of Mr. T. M. Randolph. He immediately communicated what he had heard to that gentleman; assuring him at the same time, that his observations were confined to the member from Massachusetts, who had made the declaration in question; and added, that Mr. T. M. R. ought to feel assured, that no remarks which Mr. J. R. might offer in the house, could be directed towards him. It may not be improper to notice, that in this debate, Mr. T. M. R. had taken no share. Mr. T. M. R. expressed himself gratified by this unsolicited and frank avowal on the part of Mr. J. R. and declared himself to be perfectly satisfied. This is the sole instance in which the intercourse, which has been for many years suspended between those gentlemen, has been renewed, until the last night of the session. Of the proceedings of that night, a faithful statement, as far as it goes, was made in the Aurora, of the 13th May. The facts are correctly represented. With the inferences and opinions, the writer of this has nothing to do. Let it be recollected, that that statement is addressed to the Editor of the Aurora, who was himself an eye and ear witness of the transaction, with a request freely to correct any error, which might be found in it. Of its author, the writer of this knows nothing, and the first notice which he had of the publication, was seeing it in print. The report in the National Intelligencer, is partial and unfaithful. The expressions of Mr. J. R. are mutilated—some of those of Mr. T. M. R. suppressed. There is not one word about Yazoo, in the reported speech—and the unmanly insinuation, thrown out in a note, proves that the chief object in view was to give a stage effect to the proceedings, in which truth has not been consulted. Mr. J. Randolph's language, in reply to Mr. Findley, was mild, and his manner conciliatory, in a marked degree. It was an invitation to a general peace. There was nothing to offend the most captious. Before Mr. T. M. R. rose (and it should be recollected that he had borne no share in the debate until then) the question, which had drawn forth the discussion, was decided by a vote—when he asked leave to reply to the gentleman from Virginia. (Mr. J. R. was the only gentleman from Virginia, who had spoken upon the subject.)
The speaker was about to stop Mr. T. M. R. observing that there was no motion before the house. Mr. J. R. requested that the gentleman might go on, suggesting at the same time, that perhaps he meant to make a motion before he sat down. The house seemed to listen in silent astonishment, and when he had ended, there was one general expression of wonder and surprise. In a few minutes afterwards, Mr. J. R. left his seat and desired Mr. Garnett to make a formal application to Mr. T. M. R. to know whether his remarks were addressed to Mr. J. R. and, unless he disavowed any such intention, to demand a meeting. Mr. G. seemed deeply concerned at this request, and endeavored to dissuade his friend from the step. Mr. J. R. replied that his resolution was irrevocably taken; that perhaps he had cause, on the whole, to be obliged to Mr. T. M. R.; that he had long been a target for every worthless scoundrel in that house to aim his shafts at, and that Mr. T. M. R. by this unprovoked and studied outrage, had given him an opportunity to answer them all, in the person of an adversary, who would not disgrace his contest, and under circumstances, in which no possible blame could attach to him. What Mr. Garnett's instructions were, he will no doubt, state to the public, with every other circumstance which came under his observation, during the course of this affair.
From some late representations, in the Enquirer, it would seem that Mr. J. Randolph had used expressions, which, if levelled at Mr. T. M. R. might be considered as a just cause of offence. But that was not the case. Mr. J. Randolph's language and manners were soothing and conciliatory. There was nothing in either to wound the most peevish, or captious,
of those who heard him: Every member of the house (with a single exception) is appealed to for the truth of this fact—and if there had been, with what shew of reason, could Mr. T. M. R. who had not participated in the debate, who was wholly out of view, apply them to himself? Let the voluntary declaration of Mr. J. R. to that gentleman, made in an early stage of the session, be remembered; and let the world pronounce how far Mr. J. R.'s "habitual disregard of the feelings of others, or his carelessness at the moment, tended to embroil him with Mr. T. M. R. on that occasion." Of the issue Mr. J. R. can (it is presumed) have no cause for regret. A wanton attack had been made upon his feelings. It was repelled in a manner equally honorable to his character, and congenial to his feelings. Let the public judge.
FROM THE AURORA.
NORFOLK, May 5.
Mr Duane will do no more than justice to the independence and disinterestedness of the Aurora, by publishing the following article, which if there be any error in it he will freely correct.
E. G.
The close of the first session of the ninth congress.
On the 21st of April congress adjourned, to meet again on the 1st Monday in December next. While in session, by candle light, on the evening of that day, Mr. William Findley, a member from Pennsylvania, rose and addressed the house without provocation, in a strain of gross and indecent personal abuse of Mr. John Randolph, charging that gentleman with having designs to pull down the present administration. It was plainly to be perceived from the language and manner of Mr. Findley, that he was at this time very much intoxicated with strong drink, and the writer of this, having been acquainted with Mr. F. and having seen him at other times in the same situation, verily believes he came that evening into his seat as a representative of the people in a state of intoxication—& many of the members, then present declared the same opinion. Mr. F. was so outrageously indecent in his language that he was called many times to order; but without regarding the call, continued to speak until the house was thrown into a state of confusion, perhaps never before witnessed. It will be observed, that the house had adjourned about 4 o'clock in order to allow the members to take some refreshment, and to meet again at half past 6 o'clock in the evening; and it is perhaps to this circumstance that the disgraceful and unparalleled scene which closed the 1st session of the 9th congress must in part be attributed.
As soon as Mr. F. had set down, Mr. J. Randolph rose; and without taking particular notice of the conduct of the unfortunate old man, Mr. R. in a manner the most mild, dignified and conciliatory, observed, that "he had hoped however we might have differed in opinion on the various subjects discussed this session, we should on the eve of separation, have forgiven and forgotten any asperities and political animosities that had occurred during the session; and that we should have parted like men and friends—he had hoped the harmony of that house would not have been disturbed in the last moments of the session, either by those who had been habitual declaimers, or by those who had kept the noisome tenor of their way—that contumely and personal hatred would have been banished from these walls, and that we should at least have separated in good humor." This is correctly the substance of his remarks, which produced a gleam of pleasure apparent on the countenances of almost every person present. The language he used and the sentiments he expressed, were so mild & conciliatory, that Mr. Randolph's friends were particularly delighted. Although there was nothing in his language or manner that would justify in the smallest degree an idea, that he intended to make any particular or personal allusion, yet the attention of every member then present was immediately directed to Mr. T. M. Randolph, the President's son-in-law, who, under the impression that Mr. John Randolph had made some allusion to him, (which no person present except himself, in my opinion, could have supposed) rose, and in a manner at once indicative of rage & defiance, spoke as nearly as my memory serves, in substance as follows—"Mr. Speaker, I rise to reply to the gentleman from Virginia—I will not pretend to vie with him in point of talent or of eloquence—in these he is far, very far, my superior—this is not the first time, that gentleman has availed himself, under the sanction of the presence of this assembly, to apply his personal allusions to me, and to make use of language and conduct here which he would not do out of this house.
"But, sir, I will tell that gentleman, that however he may be my superior in talents & eloquence, in patriotism, I am his superior—yes, sir, his superior—last year, sir, that gentleman commenced florist, and dealt in flowers & gardening—I saw him with his spade and pitchfork, and rake and manure, cultivating his flower garden—this, sir, was on the Yazoo question—and then I perceived the gentleman launch forth to sea, without compass or rudder—his mast broken, his sails tattered and torn—and his vessel in a leaky condition, and when I saw that, sir, I thought it high time to quit him and look out for the land. The gentleman can talk and boast of the arguments of lead and powder and steel; and with these arguments I am as ex-
pert as himself, and as willing as he may be to use them."
I have been frequently an observer of deliberative assemblies, and must confess, I have never seen so great a degree of anger, rage, and threatening, as was manifested by Mr. T. M. Randolph towards John Randolph on this occasion—nor have I ever observed such a degree of astonishment and regret, as was exhibited in the looks and expressions of the members. It had the most strange and alarming aspects; coming from the quarter it did, and under existing circumstances, excited in the minds of a great part of those present, sentiments of the most serious nature. Immediately after Mr. T. M. Randolph had taken his seat, he was followed by James Sloan of New Jersey, who read a speech of about two sheets close written, full of the most direct personal abuse of Mr. John Randolph; his speech contained some assertions that were absolutely false.—Indeed, for low scurrility and dirty personal abuse, his written speech cannot be equalled, of which the people will judge, if it is correctly printed, as I presume will be the case, for Sloan was observed to deliver it into the hands of Mr. S. H. Smith, printer, who was then present. After a short time had been spent in the business before the house, Mr. T. M. Randolph rose and observed, that under the idea Mr. J. Randolph, he had made some personal allusion to him, he had been induced to reply in warm and intemperate language—that he had been since informed by those who set near him, as well as others of his friends, that he had entirely mistaken the observations made by John Randolph; he rose to apologise for what he had said; being now fully convinced that no allusion was made or intended to apply to him, expressed his regret for having used the language he had uttered, and that he was at all times unwilling to hurt the feelings of any person.—These are not the precise words, but the substance of the apology he offered, which ought no doubt to be considered sufficiently satisfactory—thus ended the session of congress on the 21st of April, 1806.
To a person not intimately acquainted with the turpitude of courtly sycophants, it would really be matter of astonishment, to observe the facility with which the most barefaced falsehoods are raised and circulated to injure their opponents. The basest means are resorted to by some who call themselves the friends of the administration, to pull down the reputation of John Randolph—"for he has had the courage and patriotism to dare differ in opinion with the executive, on certain political points." But the unworthy efforts of those who can stoop to make use of such base methods to injure that man, will I trust never succeed—if there be honest, brave, independent and enlightened patriots, John Randolph certainly is one of that description and deserves well of his country.
A CITIZEN.
HIGH COURT OF PARLIAMENT, OF GREAT BRITAIN.
TRIAL OF LORD MELVILLE.
FIRST DAY, Tuesday, April, 29.
At ten o'clock the speaker of the house of commons came to the house, and in a short time afterwards took the chair. He then dispatched the serjeant at arms to clear the passage, and about half past ten proceeded to the bar of the house, when the members being called over according to their countries, proceeded to Westminster Hall. At thirty seven minutes past ten, Mr. Whitbread appeared, and preceding the other managers by a few paces, repaired to the box prepared for them. He was followed by Mr. Fox, lords Howick, H. Petty, A. Hamilton, and Robert Spencer, and the rest of the members of the commons associated with him in conducting the impeachment. They were all in court dresses—As soon as the managers were seated, the other members of the house of commons came in according to the order in which their names had been called over, but took their seats indiscriminately on the benches prepared for them, on the left of the hall, looking from the throne which is placed at the upper end, close to the steps ascending to the courts of king's bench and chancery.—When the members had been all seated some minutes, the speaker entered, and took his seat in the chair prepared for him, in the middle of the front row of the benches of the commons. The number of members present was near 500; but the whole of the space prepared for the house of commons was not occupied, the gallery behind the manager's box being not above one fourth full.
About eleven o'clock the lords moved from their own chamber of parliament, the clerks of parliament first, the masters of chancery following them, next the serjeants, then the judges; after them a herald, and then the eldest sons of peers, and peers minor; then after the ushers,
Barons, two and two, Marquisses, Bishops, Dukes, Viscounts, Archbishops, and Earls, Lord chancellor.
In about five minutes after the speaker had taken his seat, the procession from the house of lords began to enter the hall. First came Messrs. Cooper and Rose, clerks of the lords; next the masters of the chancery, then the judges. The heralds at arms next appeared, who were followed by the bishops, barons and viscounts. After an interval of a quarter of an hour, the peers of the degree of earls came in followed by the chancellor. At this time lord Melville entered the court, from
the bottom of the hall, and proceeding round the counsel's box, took his place inside the bar, immediately behind the baron's bench.
His lordship was in a court dress, bottle green, with cut steel buttons; he was unrobed. He sat with his face towards the box of the managers of the impeachment. He looked extremely well, and had in his countenance all his characteristic firmness, without any unbecoming boldness. He seemed perfectly sensible of the situation in which he stood; but shewed a spirit unbroken, and capable of bearing up against all the difficulties he has to contend with.
In the box allotted to lord Melville's counsel, Mr. Robert Dundas, lord Melville's son, sat, exhibiting a very dignified and interesting union of sensibility and firmness. His conduct in the house of commons, in the most trying discussion relative to lord Melville's conduct, had previously established a general feeling of respect for his character, which he sustained very well by his becoming deportment yesterday. He was enquired after with eagerness by every person who had not seen him before, and pointed out with admiration by every one who knew him.
After the earls, the marquisses, dukes, the archbishop of York, the Primate and the lord chancellor, entered in order, the princes of the blood royal being last in the procession, which was closed by his royal highness the prince of Wales. All the peers bowed to the speaker of the house of commons as they passed by, and advancing in front of the throne each peer made obeisance and proceeded to his place. All the peers were habited in the full robes of their respective ranks.—As soon as they were seated, silence was proclaimed, under pain of imprisonment by a gentleman of the bar, who held the mace for the occasion & who bears an office appropriate, the title of which we have not learned. He wore a silver collar with a large gold medal. This gentleman made the following proclamation:
"Oyez, Oyez, Oyez! Whereas charges of high crimes and misdemeanors have been exhibited by the honorable the house of commons, in the name of themselves and of all the commons of Great Britain, against Henry lord Viscount Melville; all persons concerned are to take notice, that he now stands upon his trial; and those who have any thing against him may come forth in order to make good the said charges."
Mr. Whitbread stated that he had in the name of the house of commons and all the commons of Great Britain and Ireland exhibited articles of impeachment against lord Melville, and declared that he was now ready to make good the same.
The lord chancellor having then put the question whether the charges should be read, Mr. Rose proceeded to read the articles of impeachment, which occupied forty minutes. Lord Melville's answer was next read. The tenth, or additional charge, was read in like manner, as well as lord Melville's answer to that particular charge, and his protest against it. These took up about seven minutes more. The lord chancellor now addressed himself to lord Melville, and the managers, and informed them, that they were to address whatever they had to offer to the peers, and not to the chancellor. His lordship then retired from the woolsack, and took his seat in a chair at the clerk's table. His lordship's seat on the woolsack was then occupied by the prince of Wales, who had hitherto sat beside him. On the left hand of his royal highness, were the dukes of Clarence and Kent; on the right the duke of York. The dukes of Sussex, Cumberland and Cambridge, stood the greater part of the time; the seats not being sufficient to accommodate more than three fourths of the number who attended. The bishops and barons, who had entered first, occupied almost the whole of the benches. The greater part of the earls, marquisses, dukes and princes of the blood, were obliged to stand.
As soon as the chancellor was seated at the table, a pause of a few minutes took place, during which the whole of the numerous and splendid assemblage present were filled with anxious expectation. Mr. Whitbread then stood up and addressed the peers, in one of the most eloquent, nervous and at the same time liberal speeches, the world has ever heard, in support of the charges. He spoke for 3 hours and three quarters, and during every moment of that long time, he was heard with unwearied attention by every one present. Our respect for the order of the house of lords will not permit us to indulge our readers at present, with more than a description of the form and ceremonial of the proceedings.—We lament that we cannot gratify them with a report of Mr. Whitbread's speech; which contained many passages as remarkable for all that is sublime in eloquence, as we have ever witnessed: at the conclusion of the trial, when the publication will be no longer improper, we shall do our utmost to gratify expectations, which cannot go beyond the grand display of talents made by Mr. Whitbread, however they may exceed our efforts to do justice to them. Mr. Whitbread began his speech at a quarter past twelve. He concluded a few minutes before four, amidst a general buzz of admiration. The lord chancellor returned immediately to the woolsack, and adjourned the court till to-morrow.
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ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
The fourth of July is a day deservedly dear to every republican; a period at which the heart expands with gratitude to the bestower of every good and perfect gift, for his munificence to this highly favored and happy country.
The hoary-headed patriot looks back to the year of Seventy-six, with joy mingled with melancholy reflection. He remembers how in the ardor of youth his bosom overflowed with enthusiasm when the decree had gone forth which gave his country a name; and released his native fields from the bonds of a tyrant and the fangs of a corrupt and cruel ministry. With solemn contemplation he reviews the scenes which have passed—again endures the summer's heat and winter's cold in a march from "Georgia's streams to the walls of proud Quebec"—he yet drops the tear of regret for a father a brother or a son, slain in the arduous conflict—murdered at Paoli or Egg Harbor, or, STARVED TO DEATH in the midst of plenty, on board a British prison ship!
The "times that tried men's souls" having passed, the warrior gladly "turned his sword into a plough share and his spear into a pruning hook"—the work was accomplished—the mighty deed was done. He sat himself down under "his own vine and under his own fig-tree" to recruit exhausted nature, and in the sunshine of peace to wait a renewal of his strength dissipated in the war. But he found it was not an easier task to retain liberty than to obtain it. He beheld many causes for his exertions, his courage and his fortitude.
He beheld hundreds of those whose touch had been considered as infamous during the war, grasping with a bold hand the dignities and enjoyments produced by peace. He beheld the speculator who, by a well devised system of villainy, had got fat upon the distresses of his countrymen, assume the man of consequence, and snatch, as it were, the helm of government.
He saw those men he had opposed "hand to hand and foot to foot, in the embattled field," giving a tone to public opinion, and called in to support that system which they used every exertion to strangle in its infancy.
He had beheld his country re-attacked by its former enemies, not with fire and sword as in the contest, but by corruption and intrigue, secret service money, and hiring prostituted printers.
He has seen the poor soldier trampled upon—the rights he acquired, by sweating drops of blood, torn from him to grace the brows of a newly imported "Son of St. George."
He heard the song of "Hail Columbia" sung in concert with "God save the King"—and at a celebration of the 4th of July, heard expressions of loyalty to his "majesty" and determined hostility to the rebel states made use of.
He has beheld the time when there was more merit in being a federal Englishman, than an American of the principles of seventy-six.
He has known instances of American citizens driven from office to make room for hungry expectants from the "mother country."
He has witnessed attempts to destroy the constitution of his country, and to establish the doctrine that republicanism means any thing.
He has heard the name of Washington prostituted to the basest purposes—made the sheet anchor of wicked men, and sullied by the praise of political swindlers.
He has beheld his country oppressed by taxes—groaning under swarms of useless and arrogant officers—and the measures of government tending to exalt an aristocracy not less burthensome than the kingly authority his arm assisted to annihilate.
He has seen a glorious reformation of abuses—a government established on the basis of "equal and exact justice to all men," apostates put to flight, and the temple of liberty purged from its pollutions.
Therefore he will rejoice that again he may behold the anniversary of independence, and his heart will feel glad that his children yet hail the day with transport.
He will rejoice there yet remains a country in which man is free—"an asylum for the oppressed of all nations."
He will rejoice that the republicans have an ascendancy in our national affairs, and his earnest prayers will be offered up to Heaven that they may be zealous in preserving it.
He will rejoice because of his country's prosperity, and that there exists a spirit among the people to preserve it.
He will rejoice—because he has every cause for rejoicing.
CHRONOLOGOS.
FROM THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
Extract of a letter from Carroccas.
I anticipate your impatience, and send you the list of prisoners taken on board Miranda's schooner. It has been furnished to me by a Spaniard, unacquainted with our language, and some names are copied in such an incorrect manner as to oblige me to guess their true meaning. The bubble of that adventurer's expedition is burst, and this province is in such a state of defence, both by nature and by the re-union and organization of

its resources, that not less than ten thousand regular troops would make any serious impression on the inhabitants in general have shown such loyalty and attachment to their government; forty thousand dollars have been subscribed in this country, and offered as a price for Miranda's head; but he has escaped by flight, and some of our countrymen are actually under close confinement, from which they will only be released by death. The most intelligent among the prisoners declare the expedition received the encouragement of our administration; the news we received from the United States appears to confirm this supposition. If this be so, our rulers have degraded themselves indeed, and will be answerable before God and their country for the blood of these imprudent and deluded men, the greatest number of whom will most assuredly be executed as pirates.
LIST OF PERSONS
Taken in the two schooners which accompanied the Leader.
Wm. Lippincott, jun. Alx. Buchanan, dead.
Paul A. Forge. George Ferguson.
Gustavus Adolphus William Cartwright, Bergaud, Samuel Tozer, Daniel D. Kensler, Abraham Head, Baily Negus, James Haeghly, Henry Ingersoll, John Sullivan, Robert Saunders, Thomas Donahue, John Elliot, Jeremiah Pabell, Daniel Mackey, John Ferris, John Hayes, Charles Schuman, Henry Hervey, Miles Toall, Moses Smith, John H. Skirman, John Parcells, Thomas Billort, or Daniel Niston, Billort.
Eden Bullingham, Frederick Reachen, Joseph Benner, James Grant, Benjamin Davis, Francis Traghausan, John Edsel or Esdel, William Long, John Scott, Samuel Prin or Price, Phineas Raymond, David Flekle, John Burck, John Moore, Elry King, Thomas Gill, Peter Awkinditry, Robert Huensong, William Burnside, or Harrison, Robert Rains, Benjamin Nicholson, Ponsree Grant, John Smith, Joseph Ecde, William Pride, Daniel Newberry, James Garden.
PHILADELPHIA June 30.
Our Correspondent at Bordeaux, under date of April 28, remarks, "Fears are now entertained that there will soon be no other neutral flag than that of America; Meanwhile, business remains dull, as per our last."
July 1.
LOMBARDY POPLAR.
This tree, which has become an ornament to the city, we are sorry to learn, is suspected of producing a Worm of the most poisonous description. The subject, we think, requires the most serious examination; and for the purpose of inviting to it, those who are best qualified by particular study or experience, we state the following fact, which has been communicated to us by respectable citizens:—
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, an experiment was made in Southwark, in the presence of several gentlemen, with the view of ascertaining the effect of the bite or sting of one of these reptiles. A worm, found in a Lombardy Poplar, was placed before a Cat, rather more than half grown. In attempting to smell, she was stung in the nose. In about 15 minutes, she fainted away, and remained apparently lifeless for 5 minutes; after which, she exhibited marks of violent internal pains, and in 45 minutes died. The worm is of a pale chocolate color: has a fork at the extremity of the tail, having from 10 to 14 feet. They vary in size, some being but an inch others four inches long. They are extremely strong and animated. Arsenic, vitriol & aqua fortis have been applied to them, without producing instant death. Some of these worms, we understand, have been left with Mr Peale, at the museum, for examination.
A gentleman who has made some observations on the subject, remarks that they seldom appear in moist situations. He is led to conclude that they are generated in the roots of the poplar, from whence they travel in the night. They have been found on fences in the neighborhood of the poplar. He suggests trying the effect of hot ley, poured on the root of the tree.
A letter from capt. Kenney, of the sch't Farmer, from Leguira, says—May 8, on my passage to Leguira, off Cape Codera, was brought to and taken on board the British frigate Jason, captain Cochran, who treated me with great civility. June 8, on my homeward passage, was brought to and carried on board the British frigate Franchise, captain Dashwood, where I received the same polite treatment.
A letter from a gentleman in Halifax, to the owners of the ship Harkimer, (lately captured by the Leander off the Hook) dated June 12, says:—"The Harkimer arrived here yesterday, and lays safely moored under the guns of the captors. The captain and supercargo have both been examined on the standing interrogatories, and I presume that the ship will be labelled in the course of three or four days."
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A numerous meeting of gentlemen, who assembled at the Washington Tavern on the 4th instant, for the purpose of celebrating the Anniversary of American Independence, Alexander M. Rae, President, William Munford, Vice President, the following toasts were drunk:
1. The day—May its annual return be forever hailed by freemen.
2. The people of the United States.
3. May the sacred principles which gave birth to this day be forever as dear to the people, as they are pure in themselves.
4. The patriot statesmen who proclaimed the Independence of America.
5. The patriot soldiers, by whose valor it was established.
6. The first congress of the U. States.
7. Thomas Jefferson, the President of the U. States, and author of the Declaration of American Independence.—9 cheers.
8. The memory of General Washington.—9 cheers.
9. The memory of those heroes who died in fighting the battles of their country.—9 cheers.
10. The constitution of the federal government; may it strengthen and perpetuate the union and liberty of the people.—6 cheers.
11. The people of Virginia; they have not lost, and may they never lose the spirit of 1776.
12. The constitution of Virginia; excellent because it presents no object to excite ambition or party spirit.
13. Agriculture and commerce: prosperity to the former, freedom to the latter.
14. Our fellow citizen, James Monroe.—9 cheers.
15. The Yazoo speculation; may the virtue and justice of the next congress pronounce its sentence of death.
16. The state of Massachusetts; always united to her by respect and affection, we are now bound together by political sentiment.—6 cheers.
17. The memory of George Wythe.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President. The orator of the day.
By the Vice President. Success to the negotiation for the purchase of the Floridas; may peaceful bargains be preferred to decisions by the sword.
By Meriwether Jones, (whose sickness to the great regret of the company, prevented his joining in their festivity, but who sent them the following toast.)—May the spirit, which formerly animated the American breast, in celebrating the 4th of July, never degenerate into mere form or contemptible parade.—3 cheers
COMMUNICATION.
JULY 4th, 1806.
This ever memorable day was celebrated at the Cool Spring on the Falls Plantation, near Manchester, in a manner highly gratifying to every American. A splendid field dinner was given by the Manchester Cavalry commanded by Capt. Heth, to which were invited the Richmond Troop of Horse, commanded by Capt. Sheppard; the Governor, the Chief Justice, the Colonels of the counties of Chesterfield and Henrico, and a few of those old revolutionary characters, whose services in those days "which tried men's souls" can never be forgotten. The day was uncommonly fine. It was calculated to add to that animation of spirits which the event itself and the harmony among this band of brothers, was fitted to inspire.
After going through the customary evolutions and firings, the company repaired to the Mason's Hall, in Manchester, to here a handsome Oration delivered by Mr. Peter F. T. Smith, in commemoration of the honors of the day. At 4 o'clock they sat down to a table covered with all the dainties of the season. It is pleasing to say, that the utmost harmony and good understanding prevailed. After the cloth was removed the following TOASTS were drunk:
At 6 o'clock the company separated.—The trumpet called the troopers to horse—the Manchester troop conducted their friends to the bridge, where, after exchanging many civilities, they took an affectionate leave of each other, and each trooper retired to recline "under his own vine and fig tree."
1. The day we celebrate; may we never cease to venerate those heroes and statesmen, who, regardless of danger, secured to us the blessings of national liberty and national happiness.—3 cheers.
2. The constitution of the United States: if imperfect, may those imperfections be calmly discussed and wisely amended.—3 cheers.
3. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States; may his conduct prove a shield against the invidious tongue.—9 cheers.
4. The Vice-President; his valor gained him laurels in the field, his patriotism honor in the cabinet.—3 cheers.
5. Heads of departments; may they prove faithful to their trust.
6. The memory of the immortal Washington, the Lycurgus of the Western World, the founder of a great republic, a fabric, like his name, that will endure forever: "Fill, Lucius, fill, until the wine o'erspreads the cup."—17 cheers.
7. The memory of Gen. Thomas Nelson; who better deserves the name of patriot & statesman? 7 cheers.
8. The memory of Patrick Henry; the real republican yielding his own tenets to the nation's will. 7 cheers.
9. The memory of those revolutionary heroes, who have fallen in defence of their country's rights; we will live uncontrolled by foreign power or share their fate.—13 cheers.
10. * The fair sex. O lovely women! your happiness our object, your smiles our best reward.—21 cheers.
11. Monroe and Pinckney; may their patriotic efforts, obtain for us an honorable adjustment of our differences, with Great Britain.—7 cheers.
12. The flag of the United States, may the power which would invade its neutrality, tremble before its omnipotence.—6 cheers.
13. The Governor of Virginia, amiable in private, useful in public life.—6 cheers.
14. The militia of the United States, the natural and safe defence of a free people.—6 cheers.
15. Agriculture and commerce; it is the policy of each to nurture & protect the other.—3 cheers.
16. The arts and sciences; may they be effectually cultivated, and eternally flourish.—3 cheers.
17. The United States; may the grand cement in this political fabric be composed of harmony, happiness, and unbounded power.—17 cheers.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the Chief Justice. The volunteer corps of Virginia—May they perpetuate that flame on which depends the nation's safety.—7 cheers.
By Colo. Mayo. The Manchester and Richmond cavallry; may their brows be encompassed with the laurels to which they are entitled.
By Capt. Sheppard. The memory of Gen. Butler.—3 cheers.
By Colo. Goode. National dignity; may it be respected abroad, and preserved in our councils.—3 cheers.
The Chief Justice having retired.
By Capt. Heth. John Marshall; the soldier, the statesman, the profound and incorruptible judge.—7 cheers.
By Lieut. Scott. The orator of the day; his eloquence is only equalled by his modesty.—3 cheers.
By David Ross, Esq. May the American breast yield an hospitable shade; the laws, a safe and generous protection to the virtuous and honest lovers of true liberty, of every nation and clime who seek to repose under such a mild asylum.
* The Troop of Horse were not ignorant of the usual custom of toasting their fair country women last. But they deem it of a more emblematic compliment to place them in the centre. It is there they should stand, encompassed by honor, and guarded by the arms of a surrounding soldiery.
The celebrated Irish orator, J. P. Curran, is to be appointed a judge of the common pleas in Ireland in the room of judge Johnson.
The Morning Chronicle of London, states that a number of English regiments of infantry are under orders of embarkation for the Mediterranean; a circumstance that marks the direction of war, and corroborates some of our former speculations.
There can be little doubt that Bonaparte means to embrace the grand designs of Charlemagne and Henry IV. of France; to extend the rule of the Franks to the same bounds as the former—and to comprehend all Europe as a federation, under one chief.
It would be amusing, and if we had leisure we should attempt it, to sketch from the history of the present chief of France, the trait, of policy and war in which he has made the heroes of ancient and modern times his models—in his intercourse with his soldiers, he imitates Cæsar and Marius—in his tactics he combines the knowledge of human nature & fertility of expedient of Frederick II. with the caution of Cæsar and the stratagem of Hannibal. The disposition of the French at Austerlitz were only an improvement upon Hannibal's dispositions at Cannæ & of the great Conde at Rocroy—the inland navigation system, is that of Charlemagne—and the comparison might be enlarged to a volume.—Aurora.
We yesterday received the following curious articles from Philadelphia. Our correspondent is of opinion that it is the production of some person in the United States, but cannot positively say who. The little margin is the author.—Mer. Adv.
TRANSLATION OF A BULLETIN CIRCULATED IN CARRACCAS.
An American newspaper of the month of March last, gives an account of the intended expedition projected and directed by the self supposed general Miranda, and it affirms that although, of late, few miracles have taken place, yet the success of this madman in the attainment of his ends would certainly be considered as one. The public wait with anxious impatience the result of this very mysterious expedition, and in order to gratify its curiosity we shall develop
THE MIRACLE.
On the 27th April, the self supposed general Miranda, without any other protection than an indirect one from a government calling itself the friend of Spain, despised and rejected by the negroes and mulattoes of Jacmel, presented himself on the coast of the province of Carraccas, off the settlement of Occumare, 14 leagues W. of Laguira, and he ordered five of his miserable wretched companions to land with the intention of seducing or attempting to alter the invincible fidelity of its inhabitants. Government who had traced all his steps from the United States to Jacmel, and from thence to Orua, ordered two of the small vessels of the royal navy of Spain, in this province to attack him; this was executed on the 28th with becoming ardor, and that coward who was brewing in his heart destruction by fire murder, robbery and every other calamity turned all his thoughts how to ensure his personal safety by flight, leaving in the hand of his enemies, two of the vessels of his expedition with fifty three accomplices of his projects, their arms, ammunition, uniforms and pa-
pers. On the 30th his five spies were apprehended without having obtained by their mission any other object save that of having most completely undeceived themselves, being thoroughly convinced that from the highest to the lowest classes of people in this country they all adore their sovereign and respect the laws.
His papers have been examined, indecent proclamations were found, capable only of deceiving those madmen who have followed him, and highly injurious to the loyalty of these inhabitants. They asserted that he came moved by their repeated calls, and this step, the offspring of the lowest ignorance has produced the following effects.
Every settlement in the province, and every class therein has been elevated to the highest pitch of enthusiasm—A general and violent hatred towards that impostor has seized the hearts of all: not a moment passes without fresh proofs thereof. The traitor has been proscribed; immense subscriptions have been raised to exterminate him; the whole coast is lined with bayonets, and covered with soldiers who joyfully abandoning their dwellings, give repeated proofs of their love to their sovereign, of attachment to their general, of the horror with which they view the machinations of the traitor, and of the power of a government, directed by justice and supported by the love of virtuous citizens.
His accomplices will be tried with the utmost severity of the laws, and the people happy in not having even a single Spaniard among this gang of wretches and vagabonds, only desire the extermination of their perfidious countrymen, who born in their land, traversed Spain,
Turkey, Russia, France, England, and the United States, leaving every where traces of his perversity behind him. Let him fly from a land he would wish to stain by his impostures and perfidy, nor ever dare approach it, for its inhabitants most earnestly desire to purify it by the sacrifice of his detested person, this they certainly would have done, had the traitor manifested more resolution.
Miranda—Extract of a letter dated off the fort at Baltimore, June 27th, received at New York.
"I left Barbadoes the 10th inst. Torola the 12th. St. Thomas the 15th; at the former place, I left gen. Miranda in the Leander who went up for assistance. It was said admiral Cochrane intended giving him two frigates."
The accounts from Vermont are that the Council of Censors, agreeably to the Constitution, met at Middlebury on the 4th of June, to consider on the necessary amendments of that constitution, Moses Robinson, President. After some deliberations, the votes stood, five for amendments and seven against them.
The legislature of Massachusetts was adjourned on the 24th ult. to the first Wednesday of January next.
Captain Tatem, from St. Croix, arrived at New York, reports that on the 24th ult. in lat. 36 24, long. 71, was boarded by an officer from a small armed ship, with a head and yellow sides, two armed schooners then in company, all under British colors. The officer did not ask for the papers of the Fox, nor did he make any enquiries about the cargo, but was very particular in his queries respecting general MIRANDA. When the officer was leaving the Fox, he desired captain Tatem to report, that he had been boarded by his majesty's ship Cowpen. From the description of this ship, and other circumstances capt. T. believes it was the Leander, with Miranda on board.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in St. Louis, to his friend in Louisville (Ken.) dated, May 27.
"The people of this place are much alarmed at the hostile proceedings of the Indians since the troops left this: the following is a specimen of some of their late conduct: A few days since some Kickapoo Indians came here and drank rather too much whiskey—one of them went through the town and threatened to kill several women and children, and at length attacked Judge Meggs and struck at his head with a tomahawk, which was turned off by his hat. Meggs seized the Indian by the hand and drew his knife half out of the scabbard—At this moment a young man by the name of Hammond, drew a pistol and shot the Indian thro' the back; but he did not appear to mind it much, and was apparently more resolute and ambitious to kill Col. Meggs. Hammond saw this and drew his dirk and stabbed the Indian twice; he run about two hundred yards and fell dead. This circumstance has caused great disturbance among the Indians—Mr. Hammond will have to stand his trial; but the general opinion is, that he was very justifiable in killing the Indian. Four or five Indian Prisoners are in jail for killing white people."
It is with regret that we state the destruction by fire of the greater part of Gen. Mason's buildings on his beautiful island opposite George Town.—Nat. Int.
Mischief & dangers of impeachment. If the following curious arguments against parliamentary proceedings were to be admitted as unanswerable, every ministerial delinquent might go on with impunity; and responsibility would become an empty sound. The story however, is sufficiently entertaining to merit a place in the paper.
Lord Carnarvon, in the reign of Charles the second, was a man who never spoke but once in the house of peers. One day at dinner with the duke of Buckingham, where the glass circulated very freely, he made a considerable bet, that he would speak in an important debate, which was expected to come on that very evening in the upper house on the subject of a proposed impeachment of the Earl of Danby, an ancestor of the present duke of Leeds. The wager was confirmed by half-pint bumpers of Burgundy, and the parties repaired to the scene of action; but the debate had commenced before their arrival. The noble lord, however, catching the chancellor's eye, soon after a peer sat down, who had concluded with a Latin quotation, began thus:
"I understand little of Latin, my lords, but a good deal of English, and a little of English history; from which I have learned the mischiefs of such prosecutions as these, and the ill fate of all prosecutors."
"I could bring, many instances, and those very ancient; but I shall go no farther back my lords, than queen Elizabeth's reign, at which time the earl of Essex was run down by sir Walter Raleigh; and your lordships all know what became of sir Walter Raleigh."
"Lord Bacon ran down sir Walter Raleigh; and your lordships all know what became of lord Bacon."
"The duke of Buckingham ran down lord Bacon; and your lordships all know what happened to him."
"The earl of Strafford ran down the duke of Buckingham; and your lordships all know what became of the earl of Strafford."
"Sir Harry Vane ran down the earl of Strafford; and what became of sir Harry Vane your lordships all know."
"Chancellor Hyde ran down sir Harry Vane; and what became of chancellor Hyde your lordships all know."
"Sir Thomas Osborne, now earl of Danby, ran down the chancellor; but what will become of the earl of Danby, your lordships best can tell."
Upon this very unexpected harangue the duke of Buckingham said—"the man's inspired!—I have lost my money!—My claret has done the business!"—Lon. pats.
THE GREAT ECLIPSE.—The sublime scene which was presented on Monday last, by the total solar eclipse, forcibly brought to our recollection those lines of Cato—
"There is a God above us, All nature cries aloud through all her works." Even the mind of mere curiosity and listlessness felt a sensible impression from the awfully magnificent scene;—for,
"'Twas as the general pulse Of life stood still, and nature made a pause; An awful pause! prophetic of her end."
But to awakened and reflective minds, it was truly a "feast of reason and a flow of soul"—it irresistibly led them up to the highest order of contemplation—to admire the "works of an Almighty hand"—and feel the very littleness of human ability. (Columbian Centinel.)
DEATH.
Departed this life on Saturday the 23th ult. at Shirley's residence in the county of Charles City, CHARLES CARTER, Esq. in the 74th year of his age; his illness was short but extremely severe; he bore it with more than common patience, and died in the full assurance of that happiness which awaits the righteous. In him the poor have lost their best friend, and of him it might be truly said that he was "father to the fatherless, and a husband to the widow—the appeal of the wretched always was effectually attended to by him."
CUSTOM HOUSE—RICHMOND.
ENTERED.
Table with 3 columns: Ship Name, Origin, Date. Ships include Sch't Feronia, Sloop Cleanthe, Sch't Brothers, Dispatch, Sloop 3 Brothers, Molly, Ship Averick, Sch't Weymouth, Dolphin, Mary Ann Luce. Origins include New York, Norfolk, Boston, Philadelphia, New Bedford, Taunton, Baltimore, Liverpool.
CLEARED.
Table with 3 columns: Ship Name, Destination, Date. Ships include Sch't Lydia, Sloop Independence, Sch't Rob't & Martha, Sloop Astrea, Adventurer, Sch't Jefferson, Sloop Maria, Sch't Harriott, Jane, Ship Merchant. Destinations include Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Liverpool.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
July 7th, 1806.
The President and Directors of the Bank of Virginia, have this day declared a dividend of 51-2 dollars, for the last six months, on each Share, on the capital or joint stock of the said Bank, which will be paid on application after the fifteenth instant.
John Brockenbrough, Cashier.
A List of one Hogshead of Tobacco, Townes' inspection, stored in Johnson's warehouse, September 26th 1803—If not claimed, will be sold, as the law directs.
James Anderson and Co. L. A. No. 48 2298 210 2088 W. Graves & Goode. June 30, 1807.
WILL BE SOLD.
For cash, in the town of Milton, on the second day of August next.
FOUR HEAD OF HORSES.
Two bays, and a black mare and colt, conveyed to the subscriber in trust, with other property, by Richard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Merchants Milton Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, July 1st, 1806.

WANTED as House-keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov 6, 1805
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale by the Subscribers, an extensive assortment of GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:  Muscovado Sugar, as-sorted  W. India Coffee  Antigua and Jamaica Rum  Country do.  Cognac & Peach Brandy  Holland Gin  W. India and Sugar House Molasses  L. P. Madeira Wine  Port, Sherry and Madeira  Hebert's Brown Stout  Marque and Bordeaux Cordials  Basket Salt  Do in Sacks & Loose  Bullok's Cheese  Caltwell, Frasure & Cos. Sup. Chocolate  Rice  Nutmegs, Pepper, Ginger and Pimento  Mace and Cloves  Oil, Olives and Capers  Gun Powder, Young  Hyson & Souchong  Tea  Caster Containing 1 1/2 and 3 lbs. Gun Powder  Pickled Salmon  Cut Herring and Shad  Parent Shot, assorted  A regular supply of LOAF SUGAR by the hogshead and barrel at the Philadelphia price. Fisher & Lesueur. (if) May 20, 1806.
W. WARDLAW Is receiving a large supply of MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS, &c. by the Presses from London. Richmond, May 6, 1806. (if)
Advertisement.
In consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (if)
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England--And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz--price 3s. April 28, 1806. (if)
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (if)
Manchester Turnpike Company.
SALE OF SHARES.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares upon which the tenth requisition shall remain unpaid, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next--the sale to commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
GENERAL MEETING.
As a sufficient number of members to constitute a meeting, did not attend on Saturday the 14th current, I am therefore authorised to give notice, that a meeting of the company will be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next, when it is expected the members will be punctual in their attendance, which business of importance to the interest of the company, particularly requires. JAMES BRANDER, Ck. Manchester, 17th June, 1806. (if)
FOR RENT, A possession given at Christmas, the PLAN-TATION AND DWELLING HOUSE, which is very convenient, belonging to the estate of the late Major Stephen Southall, lying on the Westham road, about three miles from Richmond. For terms apply to G. F. Stras. Richmond, June 24, 1806. (if)
In pursuance of a general rule adopted by the Court of Justices, of this city, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an application has been made by William Allen Hassey, for a License to Manufacture Tobacco, within the said city--the consideration of which is postponed until the next session of the said court. Geo. Chisman, D. C. Richmond, June 10th, 1806. (if)
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND,
about half of which is well timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Executor & Executrix of S. Couch. P. S. If the above property is not sold before the 18th of August next, it will on that day, at Goochland courthouse, being court day, be set up to the highest bidder.
MATTRASSES.
Can be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darnall's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store--Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. Jno. S. PLEASANTS. June 5, 1806.
TO BE SOLD,
FOR cash, at Orange courthouse, on Monday the 23th day of July next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by William G. Allen, for the purpose of discharging his debts to Rives, Murphy & Co. an: Willis Vills & Co. therein specified, ONE NEGRO BOY named Charles, one named Taylor--and ONE NEGRO GIRL , named Lucy. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, June 11, 1806. (if)
FOR SALE,
THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, in which Cumberland Courthouse stands--It contains about TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of being the Courthouse on this tract of land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are none that can surpass it. The buildings, with some repairing, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser better, landed property will be received in part. Credit Taylor and Blake B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county are authorised to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE. June 10th, 1806. (if)
FOR SALE,
TWO TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Fluvanna, one of them on Hardaway river, and within 1 1/2 miles of James river, containing 385 acres--One on Gay's Creek and within one mile of the north fork of James river, containing 304 acres. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no person will purchase without viewing the same; which will be shown by the subscriber living in Albemarle. WILLIAM MOON. June 5th, 1806. (if)
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office
By the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allowed the Judges of the respective District courts as follows: William Nelson, Jr. and Robert White, Esqs. to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery courthouse; Joseph Prewitt and John Tyler, Esqs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, Jr. Esqs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs, in Botetourt county; Richard Parker and Hugh Holmes, Esqs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King and Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouse; and Archibald Stuart an: Francis T. Brooke, Esqs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals, this thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and six. John Tyler, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. Wilson Allen, C. G. C.
LAND FOR SALE.
AGREEMENT to a decree of Gloucester County Court, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Thursday the 17th of July next, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, belonging to the estate of John Howlett, dec. containing 400 acres; there is on the said land, a good brick dwelling house, in good repair, and all necessary out houses, with an excellent apple orchard. This land is situated about four miles from the Courthouse, and about the same distance from navigation. The soil is well adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on giving bond with approved security. THOS. EAYTOP, Esq. June 19th, 1806. (if)
Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana.
A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806.
MR. JOHN JOUETT, IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY.
ON the 2d of August next, at the tavern occupied by George Payne, at Goochland courthouse, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and sunset, I shall take the depositions of Col. George Payne and Capt. William Gay; and on the 5th of the same month at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between the same hours of the day, the deposition of Mr. Wm. O. Winston, to be used as evidence in my suit, depending in Henrico county court against you. Yours, Thomas Miller. July 2, 1806. (if)
JUST RECEIVED, FROM BORDEAUX,
A LARGE assortment of CLARET WINE, of different qualities; Champagne, Mousseux, White Sautern, Ven de Grave, Marguerite, Lafitte, Muscat de Frontignan, Old Malaga, of different qualities, Fresh Anchois, Fresh Olives, Capers, and Superior Sweet Oil--For Sale, on reasonable terms by Alexander Plainville. Richmond, June 27, 1806.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the Uniform established by the Executive for the Militia of this Commonwealth and declared by Proclamation bearing date the first day of March last, in pursuance of the eighth section of the act of the General Assembly, passed at the last session, "Further to amend the several acts concerning the Militia of this Commonwealth," hath, in some particulars, been considered inconvenient by the people generally, and repeated applications have been presented to the Executive in behalf of the Militia in various and numerous parts of the state, representing that very few, if any, of the Militia, have as yet, provided themselves with the uniform lately established, and praying certain alterations therein: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby declaring that the uniform of the Militia of this Commonwealth shall be as follows, to wit:
For the General Officers.
A dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epaulets (one on each shoulder) black cocked hat with black cockade, and black stock.
For the Artillery.
A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest buff, overalls blue, edged with red, black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade.
For the Light Infantry.
A dark blue short coat with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade.
For the Grenadiers.
A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Riflemen.
A linen hunting shirt of purple color, with overalls of the same, leather moccasins or shoes, round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade and black stock.
For the main body of the Militia.
A blue hunting shirt trimmed with red fringe, white overalls and black garters, round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade and black and red plume, black garters or half boots--The officers' uniform to be a dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs red, white lining and buttons, vest and pantaloons white, with black garters, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Cavalry.
A short dark blue coat, with yellow buttons, white lining, half lapels, cuffs and cape red, white vest & leather breeches, jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather cap dressed on the crown with bearskin and decorated with a light blue sash and red and white plume.
The officers of the main body of the Militia, of the Light Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen and Cavalry to be distinguished by epaulets of silver; the officers of the Artillery to be distinguished by epaulets of gold. The field officers to wear two epaulets, the captains one on the right and the subalterns one on the left shoulder. All officers to wear side arms and boots. Provided however, That where any troop of cavalry, company of artillery, grenadiers, light infantry, riflemen, or of the main body of the militia, shall have provided themselves with an uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively permitted to wear the same for three years from and after the date hereof.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed. L. s. at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1806. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL
Treasury Department of the U. S. United States, June 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 30th day of June, 1798, and to the reimbursement of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will, or surrender of the certificate, be paid the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them; and that the principal of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM WOODHOUSE, on his own land in this county, an extra black and white pied BULL; about two years old, no mark perceptible--Viewed and appraised to seven dollars, as the law directs, this 7th March, 1806. Copy--Teste. TH. WATKINS, C. Chesterfield clerk's office, April 27, 1806.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
Then noted and much admired English Horse,
KNOWSLEY,
Imported in 1801 by Wm Lightfoot, Esq. He is a fine bay, 15 hands 3 in. high, 10 years old last spring, in great perfection, and as to muscular strength & beauty not inferior to any horse in the state. He is the only horse in this country that has won 4 king's plates in one year; this he did in 1800; see R. C. for that year. Notwithstanding this and other unexceptionable evidences of Knowsley's superior worth, yet a personal view of him will be his best recommendation.
KNOWSLEY will stand the ensuing season at our stable in Albemarle county, 10 miles above Charlottesville, to cover mares at 20 dollars the season, for which notes will be required, payable on or before the 15th of Sept. next; 14 dollars the leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare to be in foal with one dollar to the groom, which, with the leap money, must be paid when the mare is covered. These gentlemen who sent mares to Knowsley last season and did not prove with foal, shall have them insured this season for 20 dollars, except those which were covered by the leap; for such 25 dollars will be required. Any gentleman putting six mares, shall have one covered gratis. The season will commence on the 1st of March, and expire the 1st of August next.
We shall be able to furnish upwards of 200 acres of excellent pasturage, gratis, well enclosed, in 5 separate fields, besides several grass lots, which will be kept exclusively for mares with colts, and those which may be sent before foaling. Servants sent with mares will be boarded at 9s. per week. Mares will be fed, as directed, at the market price of grain--and gentlemen may rest assured that all possible care and attention shall be paid to the mares left with the horse, both to have them got with foal, and to prevent accidents or escapes--but no responsibility for any that may happen.
KNOWSLEY was purchased by us in March last, from Mr. Lightfoot, at $5,000.--He covered 165 mares out of which number, as far as we have been able to learn, very few have not proved with foal.
KNOWSLEY's sire, the famous Sir Peter Teazle, now covers in England by subscription, a limited number of mares, at 25 guineas each; no other horse at more than 12 guineas.
In 1804, he had 24 winning colts on the turf, when no other horse had more than 16--and out of 23 king's plates run for, 8 were won by his colts--see R. C. for 1804--the last arrived. From the present appearance of Knowsley's colts, and the successful performance of his stock on the turf in England, very little doubt can be entertained but that his colts will prove also successful on the turf in this country. The annexed certificates from such respectable characters, will place Knowsley, as a foal getter, on as high ground as any other horse in the state. WILLIAM WOODS. GEORGE M. WOODS. Albemarle, Feb. 20, 1806.
PEDIGREE --Given by Lord Derby in the following words, viz.
I do hereby certify, that the bay horse called Knowsley, late the property of the Prince of Wales, was bred by me. He was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Capella, and was six years old last May, and no more. (Signed) DERBY, (Seal.)
Knowsley, June 15, 1806. Capella was bred by gen. Parker, foaled in 1773, and got by Herod, out of Miss Cape, by Regulus, Blackeyes, by Crab, Waplock, Galloway. See general stud book, pa. 40. Sir Peter Teazle was got by Highflyer in 1784; see same book, pa. 182, Highflyer was got by Herod; see pa. 201; and so on he may be traced through a noble line of ancestors for ages past, without a single flaw in his genealogy, either on the male or female side.
This extraordinary horse ran with great credit at 2 years old; at 3 he proved successful, and so continued until the last of the year 1800. In 1798 he won a sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, for 3 year olds, 8 subscribers, once round the ground, beating Mr Pierce's b c by Walnut, sir H. T. Vane's Push Forward, sir II. Williamson's Stripling, Mr Fletcher's gr c Camperdown, Mr G. Groompton's b c Baston, and lord A. Hamilton's b c by Spadille, out of Snow Drop--see Calendar for 1798. He also won the members' plate of 50 gs for 3 and 4 year olds, beating lord Derby's 4 year old colt Diomed, 5 to 1 on Knowsley, who was then Mr Field's property; see Calendar for 1798. He also won a sweepstakes for 3 year olds, beating Mr Garforth's b c by Spadille, and lord A. Hamilton's b c by Spadille; see Calendar for 1799.
In May, 1799, York. On Tuesday, May 28, a sweepstakes of 20 gs each, 7 subscribers, then the property of Mr Walker, was won by Knowsley, beating lord Fitzwilliam's c h Wonder, 5 years old, lord Hamilton's c h by Walnut, sir Th. Cascoigne's Maid of the Mill, and Jh. Robinson's b c Abraham Newland, now called Cock Fighter. On Thursday the 30th following, he also won the stand plate of 50 gs for 4 year olds, beating lord A. Hamilton's b c by Spadille, Mr Garforth's mare Caroline, 6 years old, lord Bethaven's c h Master Robert, 6 years old, Mr Wentworth's Barnaby, and Mr J. Anson's gr h Little Scott, 5 years old; see calendar for 1799.
In June, 1800 (Guilford) the Prince of Wales owned him and won the king's plate for 4 year olds, of 100 gs; 10 st 4 lbs 4 mile heats, and beat lord Donegall's b h by Pot80's; see Calendar for 1800, page 35.
Winchester, July 3. His majesty's plate of 100 gs was run for and won by Knowsley, beating lord Donegall's b h by Pot80's, 5 years old, and sir F. E. velin's b h Asparagus, 5 years old--six to four on Knowsley.
Lewes, August 12, 1800. The king's plate of 100 gs 4 mile heats, was won by Knowsley, beating lord Donegall's c h Fugleman, 4 to 1 on Knowsley. Thursday following he won a subscription of 10 gs each, beating Mr Durand's Bellissima and Mr Ladbrook's Humbug; see Calendar for 1800--78 and 79.
Litchfield, on Thursday, September 9, he won the king's plate of 100 gs 3 mile heats, for 5 year olds, carrying 8 stone 7 pounds, beating Mr Heming's b h Flore; ten to one on Knowsley.
CERTIFICATES.
We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify that we have bred colts from Knowsley, (or seen of his get,) that they are of fine size and form, and from their present appearance bid fair to make capital horses, either for the turf or any other service. We also believe him to be as sure a foal getter as any horse in the state. Given under our hands, &c. January, 1805.
 John Coles, sr. Walter Coles, Miles Selden, sr. Miles Selden, jr. John Kelloe, E. P. Chamberlayne, John Roane, jr. C. Harrison, J. Minge, George W. H. Minge, Major Wilcox, George Cocke, James Stewart, John Christian, Hamlin Wilcox, William Southall, John Coigin. 
I do certify that in the spring, 1803 I saw and took particular notice of a number of colts which were in pasture where the imported Sterling then stood--a considerable proportion of them by imported horses, among which were several of Knowsley's, and tho't them equal if not preferable to any that were there. Given under my hand, &c. BRIGHTBERRY BROWN. Albemarle, January 1, 1805.
I hereby certify that I have a filly, two years old this spring, got by the imported horse Knowsley, out of Calypso, and I think her equal to any colt I ever have had foaled, or indeed ever seen in this country. Given under my hand, this 5th day of May, 1805. JOHN TAYLOR, Mount Airy In Hanover County Court, 28th April 1806.
Burnley and Bracklenridge, Pits. In the County Court of the United States, at the District of the District of Columbia, ss. The plaintiffs, John Tyler, dec. and David Tyler, heir at law of the said John Tyler, deceased, vs. the defendant, David Tyler, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country; On the motion of the plaintiffs, it is ordered and ordered, That the defendant, David Tyler, do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy--Teste. THOS POLLARD, D. C. H. C.
WILL BE SOLD,
FOR cash, on the premises, on the 12th day of August next, in compliance with a decree of the county court of Buckingham, the LIFE ESTATE of Matthew Branch, (who is tenant by the curtesy) in that valuable and well known TRACT OF LAND, Whereon Buckingham courthouse stands, computed to contain 1200 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to comply with said decree. It is presumed this property is too well known to require any description. By the Commissioners. Buckingham, 30th June 1806. (if)
RICHMOND BATH,
ADJOINING the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments with every requisite convenience in each--The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusively for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. Price for a single bath 2s 3d or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. No people of color admitted. Richmond, Feb. 20, 1806. (if)
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.