The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-29 00:00:00

NO TICE.—If Francis Lightfoot, a native of the county of New-Kent, and formerly a resident of the state of Virginia, be now living, or has any legal heir or descendant living, either in the United States or elsewhere, by applying either in person or by special agent, and producing sufficient evidence of their being such legal descendant, to Wm. or Nicholas Lightfoot of the county of New-Kent, or to Geo. or Lightfoot Poindexter of New-Kent, or to James Poindexter of Powhatan, will hear of something highly important and much to their advantage.
The Printers throughout the U.S. are requested to insert the above twice, in their respective papers, and transmit their accounts to the Editor of the Enquirer. Nov. 19. ep2m
GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA.
THE Grand Lodge of Virginia will meet in the Mason's Hall in this city, at 6 o'clock in the evening of Monday the 8th day of December next. W. H. Fitzhugh, G. S. Nov. 12. tf
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby Notified, that the Annual Meeting for electing Directors, will be held on Monday the 6th January.
Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors:
Know all men by these presents, That I do hereby appoint _____ of _____ to be my substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could have personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends:
Know all men by these presents, That I do hereby constitute and appoint _____ of _____ lawful attorney for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may become due on _____ shares to _____ belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In witness whereof have set hand and seal this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
DELINQUENT Shareholders, on the 8th Request, are hereby Notified, that such shares, on which the said requisition shall remain unpaid, will be sold on the 21st day of December next, at Mr. Brooks's tavern in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. Nov. 19. ep2m
ANNUAL MEETING.
THE Annual Meeting of the Manchester Turnpike Company will be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on the first Monday in December, when it is expected the members will attend punctually, and convene by 10 o'clock in the forenoon. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. Nov. 19. ep2m
AT a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia, held at the General Office on the 18th of November, 1805:
It appearing to the Board, that the time heretofore allowed the special agents of this Society to complete the revaluation of those buildings which had been insured in the towns and in the country prior to the 30th day of January last is insufficient for that purpose.
Resolved Therefore, That the said agents be allowed till the 31st day of December next to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured as aforesaid within the districts and towns for which they may have been severally appointed. ALEXANDER MURRAY, President M. A. S. Teste, LEWIS M. RIVALLAIN, Clk. B. D. November 19. (oaw2w.)
A NEW TAVERN.
REUBEN BURNLEY respectfully informs the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment in that commodious new building well of the Court-house. Attached to the premises is a new stone stable inferior to none in the state; and that he is in every respect, well provided for the accommodation of genteel company.
N. B. Very liberal wages will be given for a good Cook—a male would be preferred. Charlottesville, Nov. 22. ep2m
IN CHANCERY.
John Profit, Randolph Profit, Jesse Profit, Rowland Profit, Elizabeth Profit and Nancy Profit, children of David Profit, dec'd. and Duncan Cameron and Molly his wife, late Molly Profit, a daughter of David Profit, dec'd. and David Profit and Austin Profit infant children of Austin Profit, dec'd. who was a son of the said David Profit, dec'd. by John Profit their guardian and next friend. Compits. Against William Jollin and Sally his wife, Joseph Wilcher and Susanna his wife, and David Profit, which said Sally, Susanna, and David are children of the said David Profit, dec'd. Defts.
ON the motion of the complainants by their attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Wm. Jollin and Sally his wife, Joseph Wilcher and Susanna his wife, and David Profit are not inhabitants of this state and without the jurisdiction of this court: It is ordered that the defendants do appear here on the third Monday in November next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper published within this Commonwealth for eight weeks successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of this county on some court day. Copy. Teste, W. S. CRAWFORD, c. c. cur. Sept. 21. ep8w.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Albemarle county, BOB, a likely mulatto man, about 28 years of age, formerly the property of William Wood, of Rock Island. He is a sensible fellow, and I make no doubt but he will attempt to pass as a free man; he is well acquainted in Richmond and Fredericksburg, the former place he has frequently been to as a waterman; he has a pleasing countenance and very capable of deception; his clothing is good, and I believe has a variety; he has a large bulky heart of wool, low forehead, and near six feet high. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and bringing him home. JOEL SHELLEY. Albemarle, Nov. 22.
CITY OF RICHMOND.
In Common Hall, November 18th, 1805.
On a motion made and seconded, the Hall came to the following resolution:
The Common Hall of the city of Richmond being willing and desirous of hearing any opinions that the inhabitants of the said city may think proper to express, on subjects so important as those contained in the first, second and third sections of the Ordinance proposed to be passed by the Common Hall, and entitled "An Ordinance for establishing a regular police in the city of Richmond, and its liberties." Resolved, That the clerk of this Hall cause the aforesaid sections of the above Ordinance proposed to be passed as aforesaid, together with this resolution, to be printed for two weeks successively in the Enquirer or some other newspaper published in this city, for the consideration of the inhabitants aforesaid.
Teste, ANDREW STEVENSON, C. C. H.
The following are the three sections of the Ordinance referred to in the preceding resolution.
Sec. 1. Be it Ordained, By the President and Common Council of the city of Richmond in Common Hall assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, that every person who shall hereafter come to the said city with an intention of becoming a resident thereof shall within one month after his or her arrival at the said city, report to the mayor or for the time being, and some other magistrate for the said city, his or her with to become a resident as aforesaid, and the occupation, if any, pursued by him or her, and also the number of free persons belonging to his or her family, ascertaining therein their names, ages, and sexes: Whereupon the said magistrates may if they see cause rule such person to give security in such sum as they think sufficient, that he or she, his or her family will not within the space of one year become a charge to the city, and that he or she, will during that term pay all taxes and assessments of the corporation, and every person failing to make such report and to give such security when required shall be liable to be removed from the city at the discretion of any two magistrates thereof.
Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the mayor for the time being, to keep a list of all persons who shall signify their will to become citizens as aforesaid, which together with the bonds to be given by any of them according to this Ordinance, shall be delivered by the said mayor to his successor in office.
Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the constables at the beginning of every month to give information to the mayor for the time being, of all persons removing within the limits of the city, in the course of the preceding month.
Teste, ANDREW STEVENSON, C. C. H.
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.
MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use.
Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale.
Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as they were on the spot.
With Boots or Shoes as well as they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot—C—round the Calf—B—the pitch of dirt—D—round the heel and instep—E—round the instep—G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—let down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. ep2m
European Intelligence.
Translated for the Norfolk Ledger, from Paris papers to the 30th September.
STATE PAPERS.
[CONCLUDED.]
Annexed to the Note of the Cabinet of Vienna, and transmitted at the same time.
A copy of the Declaration delivered to the said cabinet, by Count Rosenberg, ambassador from his Imperial majesty of all the Russias.
It would be superfluous in this place to go back to the motives which have determined his majesty the emperor of all the Russias to recall the plenipotentiary he had dispatched, in concert with his Britannic majesty, to treat for peace with the chief of the French government.
These motives are too just and too evident not to be appreciated by all Europe. They have been laid down in the note delivered to the ministry of his Prussian majesty by M. Novosiltzoff on the 28th June, (10th July) and the resolution which they have provoked is only a consequence of the same sentiments and the same principles which have constantly induced his imperial majesty to employ his arduous cares towards the re-establishment of general tranquility.
Since the rupture between England & France, his majesty has beheld with surprise and grief, the major part of the continental states successively forced to support the burden of a war, purely maritime in its principle, and foreign to their direct interests; but he could no longer preserve the hope that a frank and friendly negotiation would suffice to put an end to this affecting state of things, when he learned that, without any regard for the solemn steps which tended to re-establish peace, and at the very moment when Russia offered to treat for its conclusion, new states were deprived of their independence.
If then his imperial majesty has resolved on recalling his plenipotentiary, it is merely because he has acquired the full certainty that the mission of the latter would not produce a satisfactory result, and not because his ardent wishes to restore peace to Europe are in any manner diminished.
The most striking proof that the emperor can give of it, is that he still adheres to the demand which has just been made by his imperial and royal majesty at the same time to France, Prussia, and Russia, for the purpose of procuring the renewal of the interrupted negotiation.
Nevertheless his imperial majesty cannot at the same time conceal the probability that a conduct on the part of the French government similar to that which has already forced the emperor to retract his first steps towards a negotiation for peace, may also render abortive that which Austria purposed to renew.
The painful apprehension, but which is justified by experience, of seeing new encroachments made at the very moment when the negotiation may be accepted, or during its course; the apprehension that greater dangers will arise for Europe from a rep which has no other end in view than to save it; the certainty that they will be inevitable as soon as the just demands of the continental powers, as well as those which the French government wishes to uphold as a consequence of its successive invasions, cannot be satisfied in any part; the obligation more particularly, which the emperor has taken in circumstances as calamitous as they are difficult, to come to the succour of his allies whose safety, whose very existence is eminently threatened, and to offer them in short, not a delusive assistance, but a real, immediate, and efficacious one; all these considerations united, mark out the only line of conduct which it behoves his imperial majesty to adopt. Russia can now no longer resume the interrupted negotiations, but by putting herself in a state to succour her allies, whenever they shall be attacked, and thus guaranteeing Europe from a further overthrow. He must combine his measures so as to procure to himself a well-grounded hope that the negotiations for peace will promise much happier results than those which have been obtained from all the pacific steps, which have been hitherto taken, and which unfortunately have failed thro' the want of respect which the French government has shown to the pressing solicitations and representations of Russia, and the other continental powers, and by a repeated increase of the dangers of Europe.
It is in consequence of every thing which has just been alleged, that the undersigned has orders to communicate to the ministry of his imperial and royal majesty, in reply to the note which the ambassador Count Stadion delivered to the cabinet of St. Petersburg on the 26th July, (7th August,) that his majesty the emperor of all the Russias has taken upon contents the following determinations:
To adhere to the demand of renewing the negotiations of peace, broken off by the recall of M. Novosiltzoff, and to proceed thereon as soon as the chief of the French government shall have manifested a similar disposition.
To cause to advance immediately two armies of 50,000 men each, across Gallicia towards the Danube, for the purpose of combining with the negotiation, such a powerful armament of mediation, and observation, calculated to prevent further encroachments during the pacific negotiations, and of securing in its issue, Austria and the neighbouring countries from every attack on the part of France.
To invite his imperial and royal majesty, and also other powers, to co-operate on their side in this salutary measure, of which the French government, if it judges with impartiality, must acknowledge the propriety.
The undersigned, in acquitting himself of this office towards his imperial and royal majesty, conceives it his duty to add, that it is merely the sincere desire of restoring peace to Europe which regulates his conduct on this occasion; that Russia will bring to the negotiations for peace, the means best calculated to produce their successful issue, and she solemnly declares herself ready to withdraw her troops as soon as this desirable result shall have been obtained by sufficient securities for all the states of Europe.
H. I. M. formally invites H. I. and R. M. to unite with him in the measure he has adopted, and the undersigned is authorised to concert with his ministry on every thing relative to this important object.
Vienna, Saturday August 19. (Aug. 31st 1805.) (Signed)
C. A. DE ROSOUMOWSKY.
CONSERVATIVE SENATE.
Disposition of the reciprocal conduct of France & Austria, since the peace of Luneville: read by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
All Europe can testify that during the war, in the midst of the most decisive and signal successes, the emperor of the French has never ceased to manifest his desire for peace; that he offered it repeatedly to his enemies; that after reducing them to the necessity of receiving it as a favour, he granted it to them on terms such as they never dared to hope for; and which have rendered his moderation no less eminent than his victories. He feels the high value of glory acquired by conquest in a just & necessary war; but there exists a glory more dear and flattering to his heart; its first wish, the constant aim of his efforts, has ever been the tranquility of Europe, and the peace and happiness of its inhabitants.
This object was attained, this wish fulfilled by the treaty of Amiens. The emperor did all in his power to render it a lasting one. It would still have subsisted, but for the growing prosperity of France, which has limited its duration. At first it was made nugatory by the artful measures, and finally broken by the undissimulated perfidy of the Cabinet of St. James.
Peace, however, still reigned over the continent, the flimsy and counterfeit pretexts made by England, in justification, were easily penetrated, and her real views exposed to Europe. England dreaded to see the French colonies, which had once been so flourishing, and which might again become so, rise from their ruins, & as it were, spring up out of their own ashes; her jealousy prompted her to rise, or arrest at least in its progress the spirit of French industry, re-animated by the peace; she cherished the senseless design of interdicting the French flag in those seas where it had appeared time immemorial with such eclat; or at least of reducing it to a state of debasement, incompatible with the rank which France holds among the nations of the world. But these were not the only motives which actuated England; she was moreover stimulated by her insatiable avidity to covet a monopoly of the commerce of the world, in all its branches, by that extravagant pride which persuades her to believe herself the sovereign of the seas, and which is the solitary foundation of the monstrous despotism she exercises upon the ocean. The cause then which France had to defend, was the cause of Europe, and it was natural to suppose that neither the intrigues of England, the gold with which she recompenses the instruments of her ambition, nor that her fallacious promises would have engaged in her interest, one of the continental powers. Not one in reality appeared inclined to listen to her propositions or her intrigues.
Satisfied as to the intentions of the continent, the emperor turned his attention towards maritime warfare, in undertaking which he had e-
very thing to create. Fleets were constructed, ports were made, camps were pitched on the shore of the channel, the emperor concentrated in one spot all the forces of his empire, and his troops forming themselves under his eyes to military operations altogether novel to them, prepared for new triumphs.
England saw the dangers which menaced her, she thought to avoid them by crimes; assassins were landed on the coast of France; the English ministers at the courts of neutral powers, became the directors of a war, not less infamous than atrocious; a war of conspiracy and assassination. The emperor was apprised of these miserable plots. He despised them, and continued to offer peace on the same conditions, on which it had before been made. This excess of generosity seemed to increase, rather than to calm the fury of the cabinet of St. James's.
Its reply evidently proves that it thought of peace, only after it had lost the hope of desolating the continent with blood and carnage. But it was sensible that to accomplish such a design, it was not sufficient only to assassinate its views a power almost as remote by its position to the continent, as England itself—that having nothing to hope on the part of Prussia, whose sentiments were well known, its expectations would be in vain as long as Austria continued faithful to her neutrality.
Austria, who had experienced twice on the conclusion of two unsuccessful wars, at the periods of the treaties of Campo Formio, and Luneville, to what excess France gloried in evincing generosity to a vanquished foe, had not adhered to those treaties with the same religious fidelity which distinguished France in her observance of them—notwithstanding the formal obligations which they had entered into, the debt of Venice remained unpaid, it was even declared to be annihilated. The emperor knew that his subjects of Milan and Mantua were denied justice, and that the court of Vienna, did not pay a single debt of this nature, in contempt of the solemn engagements by which he was bound. He knew likewise that the existing commercial regulations of his kingdom of Italy, and the hereditary estates were greatly fettered, and that both his French and Italian subjects, met with a reception in Austria, very different from what, from the existence of peace between the countries, they had a right to expect.
In the partition of indemnities in Germany, Austria had been treated with a favour surpassing her desires and exceeding her hopes. Notwithstanding this, the nature of her proceedings discovered that her ambition was still unsatisfied; she employed alternatively flattery and threats to induce the petty Princes to cede to her, such of their possessions as suited her. It is in this manner, she has acquired Lindau on the lake of Constance, and in the same lake the Island of Menau, which puts into her hands one of the keys of Switzerland. She compelled the Teutonic order to yield up Altkoufen, which made her mistress of that important Post, the Post of the Rispau. She had added to her territory by an accumulation of other acquisitions—the even mediated others.
She did not fear to employ palpable usurpations, as the means of aggrandizement, which she sought to disguise under the formalities of law.
Thus it is, that under the pretence of a right, which she had expressly renounced by treaty—the exercise of which, was prohibited by a decree of the Germanic Empire, she appropriated to herself possessions, which she feigned to believe were without heirs, or legitimate proprietors, although the decree formerly provided that they should serve as indemnities.
In this manner she disappointed several of the Princes of those indemnities, which had justly been assigned them, under pretext too of this very right of escheat which, relatively to the Swiss she called the right D'incameration, she wrested from Helvetia several considerable towns. In Bohemia, she sequestrated the territories of a neighbouring Prince, under the plea of exacting the compensation due to the Elector Salzburg, and in which office (contrary to all right,) she constituted herself sole Umpire, she insisted with threats, on the right of retaining & recruiting officers in the Bavarian Provinces in Franconia and Swabia, while she obstructed by every method in her power the conscription for the Electoral army—Abusing in this manner prerogatives formerly granted to the chief of the Germanic Empire, for the common benefit of the States composing it, but since fallen into disuse; she caused them to be revived, to disturb the neighbouring Princes in the exercise of their sovereignty over the possessions which had fallen to their lot, and thus to deprive them of that additional influence in the Diet, which arose out of their new possessions.
The decree of the empire, founded on the previous provision of the treaty of Luneville, had, for its object, independently of the reparation by indemnities, the establishing by this very reparation in the south of Germany, a balance of power, which should secure its independence, and prevent all possible causes of misunderstanding, which the contiguity of the territories of France and Austria might frequently give rise to. Such was the will of the Mediators and of the Germanic empire, it was the will of justice, of reason, of political sagacity and strictly conformable to the true interests of Austria herself.
Austria defeated then, what had been so wisely guarded against by the treaty, when by her acquisitions in Swabia, she weakened the barrier which was designed to separate her from France, when she extended her pretensions to interpose between France and the principal states in the south of Germany, and when by a system combined of sequestration, claims, caresses and threats, she unremittingly endeavoured to acquire an arbitrary, universal, and exclusive influence over that part of the Germanic empire; by these measures she violated evidently the treaties, and each of them may be considered as an infraction of the peace.
Since the rupture of the treaty of Amiens, Austria has more than once proved her partiality to the cause of England; she recognized in fact, that pretended right of blockade, which the cabinet of St. James's has arrogated to itself, and agreeably to which a simple declaration of the British admiralty is sufficient to put the whole seaboard of a country in blockade.
She had submitted without reclamation or complaint to the repeated violation of the neutrality of her flag, greatly to the injury of France, against whom all violence offered to neutrals, were evidently directed.
These several facts were well known to the emperor, many of them excited his solicitude, they were evident wrongs; and might have
served as just grounds for war, but the emperor from a love of peace, not only abstained from complaint, but gave the court of Vienna fresh testimonies of his respect.
He had made it a point with himself to avoid giving to Austria the slightest cause of umbrage.
When called by the wishes of his people to Italy, he repaired to Milan, troops were assembled and camps formed with the view simply of mingling military pageantry with religious & political solemnities, in order that the sovereign majesty might appear surrounded with majestic retinue in passing to the people. The emperor confesses, moreover, that he was sensible of the pleasure of seeing his companions in arms assembled together in a country consecrated by victory, but wishing to obviate the inquiries of the court of Vienna, if it were possible for her to have conceived any, he caused her to be satisfied of his pacific intentions in declaring that the camps which had been formed should in a few days be broken up, and this promise was faithfully fulfilled.
Austria replied by protestations equally amicable and pacific, and the emperor quitted Italy under the pleasing persuasion that peace would be maintained on the continent.
What was his astonishment, when scarcely returned to France, being at Boulogne, hastening the preparations of an expedition just on the eve of execution, he received on all sides intelligence that the Austrian government had ordered all its forces to move, that they were advancing by forced marches towards the Adige, in the Tyrol, and the banks of the Inn, that the reapers were called in, that magazines were forming, arms manufacturing, and horses levied; that the passes of the Tyrol were fortifying, Venice fortifying, and in short, all their preparations announced an approaching war.
The emperor could not at first believe that Austria was seriously inclined for war, or disposed to commit to new dangers, or expose to fresh calamities her people, wearied by so many reverses, and exhausted by so many sacrifices. Twice possessed of the powers of depriving the house of Austria forever of her hereditary estates, the emperor was far from wishing to diminish her power, he had augmented it. If he could not count on her gratitude, he thought he might rely on her regard to interest. In leaving her continental frontiers unarmed, and unguarded, he had given the strongest mark of confidence in his power. He thought Austria incapable of abusing confidence, because he knew himself to be so. There are certain suspicions which can never enter a generous heart, or find a place in a reflecting mind. The emperor took pleasure in strengthening these favourable sentiments, and scrupled not to evince to what a degree he wished them to prove well-founded. The court of Vienna, omitted nothing to prolong the illusion. She multiplied the assurances of her pacific dispositions; she authorized her ambassador to make the most encouraging declarations; she sought in fine, both by plausible explanation, and formal abjurations, to dissipate every suspicion which her measures were calculated to inspire.
The activity and extent of the preparations for hostility increasing every day, it became more difficult to justify them. The emperor ordered the Austrian minister, M. the Comte Philippe de Cobentzel, to be invited to new conferences, and that the dispatches of his majesty's diplomatic and commercial agents should be communicated to him.—For four successive days, M. De Cobentzel, waited on the minister of foreign affairs, who placed before him the anticiatory dispatches received, and those which arrived in succession from the different parts of Germany and Italy. The cabinets of Europe will find in their archives few examples of similar communications, made under circumstances, where suspicion was so natural. The emperor could not furnish a more convincing proof of his good faith.—The ambassador from Vienna acquired the most positive and incontestible intelligence, which on all was announced the certainty of an approaching war, long since prepared, and carefully concealed.
What answer could he make? Peace was even now loudly professed by his court both at Paris and Vienna, but on all the frontiers war was publicly organized.
The emperor could not at once renounce a hope of accommodation: he persuaded himself that Austria might be led away by foreign suggestions, he resolved to leave nothing undone to restore her to a sense of her real interests; he represented to her that, were she not inclined to war, all her preparations were without object since all her neighbours at peace; that she promoted contrary to her intention, and without knowing it, the cause of England, by making in her favour a diversion not less powerful and injurious to France than war would be. If war were decided on, he would represent to her its probable consequences. Superior to every consideration which governs weak minds, he did not dissemble that he feared war; not that after the battles fought in three parts of the ancient world, it were possible for him to dread dangers so often braved, and so often surmounted; he feared war rather on account of the blood which must be shed, on account of the numerous sacrifices it must cost Europe, and by the effect perhaps of an excessive love of peace, he conjured Austria to lay aside preparations which in the present state of Europe, and the particular situation of France, could be considered only in the light of a declaration of war, and the result of engagements concerted with England.
More than this he desired that similar representations might be addressed to the court of Vienna by all the neighbouring powers, who, altho' strangers to the cause of war, were sure of becoming its victims.
The conduct of the court of Vienna, diminished every day our expectations of peace. Far from ceasing, she increased her preparations. She terrified the people of Bavaria and Swabia, by her armaments. Helvetia dreaded lest the peace restored by the act of mediation should be wrested from her.—All invoked France as their protector, and as the guarantee of their rights. Nevertheless she still dissembled, and as a pledge of her pacific disposition, she proposed a sort of interposition dissent to characterize, but which, considering only its apparent aim was both idle and peevish.
The emperor of Russia had demanded passports for one of his chamberlains, whom he intended to send to Paris. The emperor was unacquainted with the views of the cabinet of Peterburgh. They were never communicated to him, officially; but always disposed to profit of any circumstance which might lead to an accommodation, he had granted the passports

without delay or explanation. All Europe knows what was the reward of his compliance. The emperor learned afterwards through indirect channels, and also by the rumours circulating in Europe, that the design of the court of Russia, had been to make an experiment by way of conference, to introduce at Paris a very singular plan of mediation, agreeably to which, she was at the same time to have made stipulations in behalf of England, for which she had full powers (which proves the entire reliance England had of her) and to negotiate for herself; so that as mediatrix in name, she would have been a principal in reality, while bearing two different titles. Such was the object proposed by Russia in her projected intervention, and which she herself renounced, doubtless because a reconsideration of it opened her eyes to all its inconveniences. But it was precisely the renewal of this mediation on which the good offices of Austria should have been employed. It was not likely that France would allow herself to be placed in a situation in which her real enemies under the insidious name of mediators, should dare to impose on her outrageous and hard conditions; but the cabinet of Vienna, without expecting her good offices would be accepted, found a great advantage in offering them, that of imposing longer on France, by making her lose time, and gaining it herself.
Austria, in short, taking off the mask, has declared in a tardy reply by her language, what she had announced by her preparations; she has answered the representations of France by accusation. She has become the apologist of England; and announcing that she had opened her States, to two Russian armies, loudly proclaimed the concert with which she acted with that country in favour of England. This reply of the court of Vienna, replete with injurious allegations, menaces and falsehood, ought naturally to have excited the emperors indignation; but imagining he saw through this tissue of injuries and threats, some reasons for considering a reconciliation to be still practicable, the emperor made his natural dignity bend before considerations which exerted such powerful sway over his heart.
The interest of his people, that his allies and of Germany, which was about becoming the Theatre of war, the interest moreover which he took in the fate of a Prince, who repelling with an honourable constancy the insinuations, the intreaties, the reiterated offers of England and of those she has seduced; who had shown himself ever ready to concur by his good offices in the work of establishing and maintaining peace, these united motives induced the emperor to defer his resentments. He determined to demand of the court of Vienna explanations relative to the grounds on which negotiations might be proceeded upon. The minister for foreign affairs was ordered to prepare a note to that effect; the Courier appointed to carry it was departing, when the emperor learned the invasion of Bavaria.
The elector had been summoned to join his army to that of Austria, and as his foreseen refusal to a common cause with Austria, by whom he has been invariably ill-treated, against France, from whom he never received any injury, has been on the part of Vienna a legitimate cause for war, the Austrian army without any previous declaration, in contempt of the duties which bind the Austrian emperor in his quality of emperor of Germany, in contempt of the Germanick constitution, and of the Germanick Empire itself, in short, in contempt of the most sacred and respected rights, passed the Inn, and invaded the territory of Bavaria was in the power of the Austrians at a moment of general peace.
After such an action, on the part of the court of Vienna, the emperor could have nothing further to propose to them. It was now clear that the congress so imperiously proposed and with views so palpably hostile to France, was intended only as a new snare on its credulity, that Austria irrevocably decided on going to war, would not listen to any arguments for peace and no longer found herself at liberty to be influenced by them, whatever might be her inclination.
The general change which took place, proved to demonstration, that a part of the sums granted to the English minister, to aid him in his designs on the continent, had reached its destination, leaving to the power which had thus made a traffic of her alliance, no other alternative than that of spilling the blood of her people, the price of which she has just received. All further explanation with the court of Vienna, having thus become impossible, the voice of arms is the only one which can henceforth be compatible with honour. Let England at length applaud herself on the success of having found allies; let her rejoice that the continent will again be deluged in blood; let her flatter herself that her's will not flow; in imagining that her own safety will be most effectually secured by exciting discord in other countries, her joy will be evanescent; her hopes vain, and the day is not distant when the violated rights of nations shall be amply avenged. The emperor obliged to repel an unjust aggression, which he has vainly attempted to prevent, finds himself under the necessity of suspending the execution of his first design; he has withdrawn from the sea coast, his victorious veterans, and put himself at their head. He will not lay down his arms, until he shall have obtained full and ample satisfaction, complete security to his own territory and that of his allies.
From a Paris paper of September 28. TRIBUNATE. Secret Sitting of the 2d Vendemiaire year 14, the President Verbal of which has been read in the Public Sitting of the 4th. The President announced that he had received this morning at three o'clock, a letter to the following purport from the Minister Secretary of State. Saint Cloud, 1st Vendemiaire, year 14. Mr. President, I have the honor to inform you that the Orators of the Council of State, will repair to-morrow, Tuesday, at five in the afternoon to the Tribunate, in order to make a communication in the name of his majesty the Emperor. The emperor desires that this sitting be not public. Accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my high consideration. (Signed) H. B. Maret. The Orators of the Council of State being introduced, one of them explained himself as follows: Tribunes, We are instructed by the Emperor and King to communicate to you the speech which H. M. yesterday delivered to the Senate; as also the exposition of the reciprocal conduct of France and Austria since the peace of Luneville; and of the causes of the present war. The Orator of the Council of State then read the said documents. After which the Orator continued as follows: Tribunes, You have just heard that war has broken out on the continent. This event will afflict every friend to humanity; but will be only terrible for the enemies of France. In vain the Emperor offered peace to England, in the midst of the terror he had struck her with, in the midst of the prodigies he daily created to restore to the French flag its ancient glory. The British minister, far from accepting the offer, after having kept it subsisting in its pay, and exhausted every means to give
induced by gold and intrigues, two governments whose interests are foreign to its quarrels, or rather similar to our own with regard to the liberty of the seas, which the Emperor of the French wishes to re-establish, but which England does not cease to oppose.
If passion had not blinded Austria and Russia, the part they had to act was both noble and easy, they might by endeavouring to contribute to the return of peace, have saved their faces against the absurd system of blockade, absurd system of blockade, and a second time have proclaimed the principles of that armed neutrality which reflected so much honour on some sovereigns during the war for the independence of America, principles founded upon the rights of nations, and which one of the Northern powers, by claiming since that period, only drew on herself the vengeance of the enemies to the liberty of the seas. It was no doubt time to promulgate them solemnly, and to set bounds to the haughty pretension of a state to reserve for itself what is the common property of all the human race; and when so great an interest was so evident, how was it possible to misunderstand it to that degree, as not only to abandon it, but even to unite against the only power which wished to defend it.
The Austrian Government, which has twice been seen bordering on its ruin, and been twice separated by the victor, dares to oppose itself once more to fall into the abyss, from which it has just escaped. Callous to the wishes of all the German states, it delivers up to the calamities of war countries which on all sides still present the traces of its ravages! it assembles all its forces, it directs them towards France and Italy; it dares to assert that it arms for the preservation of peace. What advantage can it promise itself from this mockery of words? Does it presume that Frenchmen will wait in the midst of their country, for those pretended pacific arms, those negotiators of a peace hitherto unknown, who, sword in hand, come to dictate their orders.
In short, without provocation from the Elector of Bavaria, without the least appearance of legitimate motives, the Austrian government has just invaded a part of his states. It has not confined itself to threats which our Emperor has dissipated, it attacks our allies; it has then begun the war! Let the evils which will be the consequence of this cruel force, recoil upon its authors! they tremble now, no doubt, at the consequence of their enterprise and their restless looks are only directed to the future; to perceive its misfortunes. How different is our situation! for us all the probabilities are in favor of success.
These sentiments are so conformable to the character of our nation, that it requires no effort to make them known; but should it be useful to propagate them, who more than you, Tribunes, would hasten to employ all their influence, to enlighten the people on their interest, and duties? who more than you has the right to excite their zeal, fidelity and gratitude towards our august Emperor?
The President made the following reply: Gentlemen, Orators of the Council of State, Posterity will scarcely believe that whilst we were fighting for the independence of the seas and the free commerce of every people, the Emperors of Austria and Russia should with to make a diversion in favour of the common enemy, coalesce with him against the faith of treaties and their own interests, and declare the most unjust and absurd war against us. This unlooked for aggression is the melancholy result of the ancient hatred vowed against France by the court of Vienna, and of the corrupting gold of that of Saint James.
No doubt that it must produce the effect of dividing our forces; and of suspending for a time the vast projects which the genius of the great Napoleon was at length going to execute against the English Government.
But the signal infidelity of the court of Vienna will shortly receive its just punishment, and the Monarch whom France could twice have despoiled of more than half of his hereditary states, will not be long before he repents having renewed the continental war, actuated by motives foreign to the true interests of the Germanick Empire, and in contempt of the solemn treaties which had re-established peace on the continent.
Gentlemen, Orators of the Council of State, the Tribunate which feels the full value of the independence and consideration of the French Empire, is about to unite all its efforts and use all its influence to preserve them full and entire.
The finest armies in the universe, who feel their own force, who possess the enthusiasm of French honour, and the habit of victory, a people whose resources of nature, the sciences of the arts directed by Napoleon, how, whatever be the chances of battles, can we dread the issue of war!
The courage of our warriors produced the most brilliant triumphs when France was rent by interior troubles, what will it not now obtain, when all the citizens of the empire have but one will?
Ambition and augmentation of power are spoken of but do not these reproaches apply to the rapid progress of the British dominion in the richest country in the world, to the machiavellism of the means it makes use of to destroy states there which have not yet lost their independence? Do not these reproaches apply to the Russian Empire, three times more extensive, than the territory of all the states in Europe, which daily multiplies its invasions, threatens civilized countries with a new deluge of the barbarous subjects to its power, and which it arms with all the resources of civilization. France is indebted for its safety to its illustrious Chief. No man, whatever may have been his opinions or political conduct in the course of preceding divisions, can deny that he alone, was able to oppose an invincible barrier to the fury of factions. We owe to him the preservation of every thing that is dear to us, and his enemies deceive themselves so far as to believe that when renouncing, after so many glorious exploits, the sweets of repose, he is about to put himself at the head of his armies, Frenchmen could remain cool spectators of his efforts! Let them at length discover their fatal illusions, experience will teach them ere long, that whilst our troops shall continue to merit our gratitude beyond the frontiers, every Frenchman in the interior will second them by his wishes, his sacrifices, and his zeal to maintain good order and the execution of the laws. However numerous may be the armies of this empire, they do not contain all our warriors; and were it even possible for momentary successes to permit our enemies to set foot in our territory they would find there as many soldiers as citizens. In vain will our enemies seek to excite divisions and disturbances in the interior of France; the nation has but one resolution, not to sink from the rank to which its higher destinies have called it; it wills to insure to Europe the freedom of the seas and commerce; animated by an enthusiasm equal to so great an interest, it will never suffer our brave armies to want for a moment any of the means to subdue and conquer. Conducted by the genius and star of Bonaparte, they are about to cover themselves with new laurels and splendidly avenge the national honour treacherously offended. The Tribunate gives you an acknowledgement of the reading and laying on the table of the Imperial Decree, which contains your mission, of the documents relative to the communication which you have just made to it in the name of H. M. the Emperor and King, and of the speech you have just delivered on this subject. The Orators of the Council of State then withdrew. The Tribunate ordered the speech and the reply to be inserted on the press verbatim.
From the British Press, September 19. PRESENT STATE OF THE FRENCH MILITARY FORCE. At a moment when the political horizon is again overcast, a statement of the military force will not be unworthy of public attention. It is derived from the most authentic sources.
composed of 2,296 brigades. Of these, 1,815 are cavalry, and 813 infantry. The whole corps is divided into 28 legions, among which, is the Legion D'Elite, which forms a part of the imperial guards. Marshal Moncey is at the head of the Gendarmerie, with the title of Inspector General. The corps of artillery is composed of 8 regiments of infantry, 9 regiments of horse artillery, 15 companies of labourers, 2 battalions of pioneers, and 16 battalions of the train of artillery. There are besides, 231 officers who are charged with the direction and inspection over the artillery, as well with the army, as in fortified places and colonies. General Songis is the first inspector general of the artillery; besides him, there are 11 other inspectors general. The artillery which contributed so materially to the success of the French armies during the late war forms a distinct corps, which is immediately under the command of the minister of war. The corps of engineers is composed of a general staff, 5 battalions of sappers, 9 companies of miners, and the Garde du Genie. To the general staff belongs 3 generals of division, under whom general Marecort is first inspector general, 6 brigade generals, 57 colonels, the directors, and 37 chiefs of battalions; the sub-directors are 220 captains, 40 lieutenants, an examiner of the corps of engineers who is a member of the institute, and 4 provisional directors. The five battalions of sappers have likewise a staff, and are divided into 9 companies. Each battalion is composed of 62 men in time of peace, and 209 men in time of war. Each of the 9 companies of miners consists in time of peace, of 68, and, in war, of 100 men. The French infantry is composed of 90 regiments of infantry of the line, and 27 regiments of light infantry. Among the colonels of regiments, the brother and brother-in-law of the emperor, prince Joseph, and the prince of Lucca and Piombino, are particularly distinguished. The cavalry consists of 78 regiments, namely, 2 regiments of carabineers, 12 regiments of cuirassiers, 20 regiments of dragoons, 24 regiments of jagers, and 10 regiments of hussars. The corps of veterans comprehends 12 regiments.
The whole of the French army at present amounts to 593,588 men, exclusive of the Gens d'armes, the national guards, and the newly organized armies of the kingdom of Italy. As a military monarchy, France is divided into 28 divisions. The head quarters of these divisions which comprehend, 2, 3, or more departments at Paris, where prince Murat commands governor, Mezieres, Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg, Besancon, Grenoble, Marceilles, Montpellier, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes, Caen, Rouen, Lille, Dijon, Lyons, Perigueux, Bourges, Tours, Baissa, Bruisels, Liege, Coblenz, Turin and Genoa. The active armies of the French empire, are at present organized in the following manner:— The French force in Italy consists of the French army of observation, under the command of the general Gouvion St. Cyr, under whom are the generals Montrichard, Quezel, and Brion; and of the troops in Upper and Middle Italy, under the supreme command of marshal Jourdan, who form what is called the army of Italy, of which general Charpentier is chief of the general staff. It is composed of 3 divisions, under the generals Chebot, Zayonechek, Pully, Gaudanne, and Oliver; the corps of troops, in Etruria, under general Verdier; the troops in the Genoese, under general Milhaud, and the corps in the states of Parma, commanded by general LeFeure.
The army of Hanover, as it is denominated, over which marshal Bernadotte has the supreme command, is composed of 4 divisions of infantry, under the generals Rivaud, Drouet, Desfelles, and Barbon, and a division of cavalry, commanded by general Kellermann. General Leopold Berthier is chief of the general staff; generals Dumoulin, Schinner, Frere, Picard, Paadod, Marizi, Werfe, and Grandjean have particular commands in this army.
The army in Holland is divided into 2 principal parts, composed of the three divisions in the camp, formed at Utrecht, under the generals Vignolles, Boudet, and Grouchy; the supreme command of which is vested in general Marmont, whose authority, as general in chief, extends to the whole Batavian republic. To this army, likewise, belong the other French troops, collected in Holland, under the command of the general of division, Monnet.
At the head of the general staff of the army of the coast, is the marshal & minister of war, Berthier, as major-general. The different divisions of this mass of troops are:— 1. The corps of cavalry-reserve, under general Bourcier. 2. The corps of reserve of grenadiers, under general Oudinot. 3. The corps of dragoons, composed of two divisions, conducted by the generals Klein and Baraguay D'Hilliers. 4. The camp of Montreuil, under the command of marshal Ney, comprising four divisions, commanded by generals Dupont, Loison, Tilly, and Mather. 5. The camp of Breft, under the command of marshal Angereau, consisting of 3 divisions, under the generals Mathieu, Bonnet, and Desjardins. 6. The camp of Burgos, composed of four divisions, under the generals Gudin, Triant, Walther, and Debilly, and the supreme command of which is vested in marshal Davoust, who is assisted by the celebrated general Mathieu Dumas, as chief of the general staff. 7. The camp of St. Omer, or Boulogne, commanded by marshal Soult; this is the most numerous portion of the army of the coast; consisting of 5 divisions, under the generals St. Hilaire, Vaudamme, Legrand, Suchet, and Haut-poul.
The French general etat major is composed of the marshals of the empire, inspectors, and general-colonels, generals of division, and generals of brigade. The adjutants commanders likewise, belong to it. The number of marshals is, at present 14; exclusive of the 4 senators who hold the rank of marshals, it is limited at 16. The present marshals are, the minister at war, Berthier, prince Murat, Moncey, Jourdan, Massena, Angereau, Bernadotte, Soult, Brune, Lannu, Mortier, Ney, Davoust and Bellier; the four senators, Kellermann, Lefebvre, Perignon, and Serrurier. The number of generals of division amounts, with the most recent appointments, to 124, and the class of generals of brigade is more than twice as numerous. They amount to 265. Eleven generals are at present without command, and at the disposal of government; these are, the marshal Massena, the generals of division Macdonald, Thureau, Morlo, Carre, St. Cyr, Clausel, and Miollis; and the generals of brigade, Boyer, Harty, and Vanderweid. The number of adjutants commanders amounts to 120.
CHARLESTON, November 18. CONTINENTAL WAR. Capt. Brown, from Savannah, informs that twelve or fourteen ships for that place passed up the river while he lay at Cockspur. One of them the Golden Rule, in 39 days from Liverpool; Capt. B. and some of his passengers were on board this ship, and saw a late English paper, containing a Declaration of War by Russia, Austria, &c. against France. As it was the only paper they had of that date, they would not part with it. (Courier)
Domestic Intelligence. NEW-YORK, Nov. 22. It was a current report yesterday at the Coffee House (but we have not been able to trace it to its origin, or to give any well founded opinion on its authenticity) that a private letter had been received in this city from the eastward, mentioning that Lord Nelson had brought the combined fleet to an engagement off Cadiz, which was desperately fought on both sides, and terminated in the capture of 17 sail of French and Spanish vessels and in the destruction, or disability of the remainder, and that Lord Nelson, after being thrice taken to the cock pit to have his wounds dressed, received a shot in the breast as he sat in his chair on the quarter deck directing the engagement, and was killed.—Such is the substance of the report to which we cannot at present attach the smallest degree of credit. Mer. Adv.
GENERAL MOREAU, it is said, will attend the review of the troops in this city, on the 25th instant. Ib.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19. PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. PARIS, Sept. 15, 1805. The Minister has recommenced drawing bills to satisfy the claims of the American merchants on this government.
Extract of a letter from the captain of an American ship to his owners in this city, dated. MIRAGOUEANE, (Hispaniola) Sept. 14, 1805.
I am at this moment at Miragoouane, and but a very few days released from a state of anxiety. There has been great disturbance here with the mountain negroes; they have risen in arms against this town, a short action took place here about the 29th of August, in which some fell on both sides; and the place is still in a confused state, how general the disturbance may become, cannot yet be ascertained; some persons are of opinion that it will be general throughout the Island, others are of a different opinion; for my own part I can form no idea.
Philadelphia, November 20. STATE OF OUR COMMERCE.
A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of this city, was held last evening for the purpose of taking into consideration the present state of American commerce. After mature deliberation, it was agreed to appoint a committee of that body to collect information relative to the various instances of violence and wrongs committed on our trade; a statement of which, together with a remonstrance or petition, is to be forwarded, with all dispatch, to the department of state. This committee consists of Messrs. T. Fitzsimons, T. W. Francis, Robert Waln, Samuel W. Fisher, John Craig and James Yard.
A friend has obligingly handed us a letter from an intelligent correspondent in London, dated the 19th September, from which we make the following extract. It is confirmatory of the intelligence before received respecting the grounds upon which American property is condemned in the admiralty courts of Great Britain. U.S. Gazette. I am sorry to tell you that this country has again commenced an attack upon our commerce, and that vessels are brought in here every day which are bound to the continent, and even some bound to this very country. As you will hear this business variously stated, and the grounds upon which these captures take place differently explained, I think it well to state to you the information I have received not an hour ago from a person who has business at the fountain head.
The cause of capture is from a decision which took place a few weeks ago on a vessel which was captured last war, and the principle is, that the Americans shall not in time of war, enjoy a trade which they cannot in time of peace, that is, they shall not go from an enemy's colony, to an enemy's port, or even that the same vessel after having arrived in America from an enemy's colony, shall not reload the same cargo in the same vessel, and proceed to another port in Europe, as this is contended not to be a new voyage, but a continuation of the old one. A merchant therefore to be safe, must on arrival of property in the United States, sell it to another, and let him ship it (if it be shipped) in another vessel.
A vessel from Philadelphia, the John Bulkeley, belonging to Mr. Waln, was tried upon this principle a few days since, but the judge has not yet given his decision on the legality of the voyage: it is supposed it will be given to-morrow. From what I have heard, and I have had it from good authority, I am induced to believe she will be acquitted; not I believe, however, without paying expenses. The proof adduced in her favor, is her cargo having been advertised for sale in America previous to the commencement of the present voyage, and that a continuance of it was not contemplated. The decision on this case will be in some measure satisfactory, but it will not settle the point—which is, whether we can reload the same cargo in the same vessel for the same account, and ship it in safety.
DR. LAWRENCE'S opinion is requested on the following Queries. Query 1.—Whether an American ship, having proceeded to Havana with a cargo, may there charter the same for sugar, or other produce of the island of Cuba, and proceed with the same direct for Cowes or Falmouth for orders, under a clearance for some port in Europe in amity with Spain, (such clearance being necessary in consequence of the war) but in fact bound for England, without being liable to seizure and condemnation?
Opinion.—I think not, under the instructions of the present war, which in this respect differ from those of the former war. (Signed) F. L. Query 2.—Whether an American ship, under the before stated circumstances, may proceed with the produce of Cuba for Spain, or any other belligerent country, (except Great-Britain) or a neutral country, without being liable to seizure and condemnation?
Opinion.—No. F. L. Query 3.—Whether an American vessel, circumstanced as aforesaid, may, with produce taken on board at the Havana, proceed direct for a port in the United States, there land the same, and afterwards reship it for a Spanish, or any other belligerent port in Europe, (except Great-Britain) or a neutral port, without being liable to the before mentioned penalties?
Opinion.—No: unless there is an actual and complete interruption of the voyage at the port of the United States. The mere landing and securing of the duties will not do. There must be some act to show that it was the intention of the owner to terminate the original transaction in America, and to import for the purpose of trade there, and not with a view of merely le-
to Europe. (Signed) F. L. Query 4.—It will be recollected that during the late peace the trade in a certain species of property to any Spanish Colony, under the American or any other flag, was permitted, and produce allowed to be taken from such colony direct for any port in America or Europe, by order of the King of Spain. It is also to be understood that the traffic here spoken of is to be wholly and bona fide on American account. Opinion.—From all which I have observed, I think that our courts will not consider this as a sincere and a principled alteration of system in the Court of Spain, but as a political regulation of temporary expediency. (Signed) F. LAWRENCE. Doctors Commons, Aug. 10, 1805.
From the Philadelphia Freeman's Journal.
Arrived at this port, the brig Hannah, of Philadelphia, in 22 days from New-Orleans. Capt. Passenger, William Keteltas Esq. of the city of New-York. Mr. K. left the city of N. York, the 18th of June, for St. Lewis, the northern route, by way of the Lakes, Green Bay, the Fox and Ousconsin rivers, entering the Mississippi 666 miles above St. Lewis, the Indian trader's route from Montreal to the numerous tribes of Indians to the west, with whom they exchange certain English manufactures, adapted to the Indian trade, for furs of great value, and over whom, by this commerce, they have an ascendancy of a commanding nature, so much so, Mr. K. being a man, was advised to pass as an Englishman, for his personal safety, as some tribes through which he was to pass, were disposed to go to war with the United States. Mr. K. however, met with no difficulty without practising any disguise, but had to differ from himself. Mr. K. after spending one month at St. Lewis, descended the Mississippi to New-Orleans, and returned by way of the ocean, as intended when he took his departure. Having travelled in ninety days upwards of 5000 miles, which may be performed from and to the city of New-York by water with the exception of 36 miles land carriage, divided into five portages; if by Chicago, with less land carriage. Mr. K. we presume, is the only gentleman who ever took this route from the state of New-York, or perhaps in the United States.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 20.
The following letters, the contents of which are derived from a correct source, exhibit, in lively colors, the deplorable state of the Algerine nation. Although we have so lately experienced the effects of their barbarous injustice, we cannot avoid committing the abject and dreadful condition of a nation configed by despotism to the lowest pitch of misery. Extract of a letter from Algiers, dated July 28th, 1805.
In my last I mentioned the murder of the great Jew Busnach by a Turkish soldier in this city the 28th ult. and the next day the soldiers with a plundered their houses—From that time to this the city has been in a perfect state of rebellion—the soldiers setting the Dey and all authority at defiance. To add to this state of wretchedness, the whole country of Moors, (from Fremezen to Constantine) have risen up in arms against the Turks, being determined to shake off their yoke.
The city of Fremezen has long since been taken by the Moorish army and accounts state that Oran cannot hold out much longer, being out of provisions, and deprived of the necessary supply of water. Every vessel that goes there the Dey detains, to be ready to take off the Turks when they can hold out no longer.
The city of Algiers has given Oran a partial relief at times with grain; but can do no more for the present, as the want of that article here is the source of the greatest troubles. Nothing of the provision kind can be had from the neighbourhood of the city of Algiers, as the Moors are all in arms waiting the fate of Oran; after which it is beyond doubt, they will turn their whole force to this place; therefore all the grain that can be found near the city is conveyed in by the orders of the Dey—The Turkish soldiers to a man left their barracks the 25th inst. and marched out of town contrary to the orders of the Dey, where they held a secret conference of 3 hours and then returned to town again.
On the 27th inst. the soldiers as before held another conference—the result is unknown—but the Dey, Divan, &c. are in the greatest alarm for their own safety, and are constantly in session in the palace.
Tis conjectured the soldiery intend to destroy the present, in consequence of the Dey having strangled two principal Turkish soldiers, for outrages committed on the Jews, and create a new set of rulers. The conduct of the Dey, &c. establishes this idea in the strongest point of view, as they have taken great care of themselves of doubling the palace guards, &c. and closing all the street gates at sunset—these are never shut but in times of real danger; the city gates are always shut at dark; but these precautions will not answer the end intended—Destruction is on the wing. Thus far, you may see what Algiers is at present—best within and without by her own subjects it is supposed a short time will bring to pass such a scene of horror as is unknown even in history.
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, dated September 9, 1805.
By our accounts from Alicante I find that six new Dey's were successively massacred at Algiers, also the Jews Bacary and Boffinaro, their families and other principal Jews. They wanted to proclaim the Mical Hudge as a seventh Dey, but he made his escape and got to Alicante!
FREDERICKSBURG, Nov. 21.
GENERAL EATON.
This distinguished character arrived here on Saturday evening last, in the stage from Richmond. He was waited on next morning by the principal inhabitants of the town, and solicited to accept of a public Dinner at Mr. Farish's. Accordingly a large and respectable company assembled about 3 o'clock, when after an elegant repast, the following Toasts were drank— Doct. French, (the mayor) acted as President— Mr. Winchester and Doct. Garter as Vice Presidents.
TOASTS.
1st. The United States.—Tho' peace is its policy, yet war is preferable to dishonorable tribute. 2d. The President of the United States. 3d. The Vice President and heads of Departments. 4th. The navy and military of the U. States; not the instruments of ambition, but the official means of natural defence. 5th. The memory of our countrymen who fell before the walls of Tripoli—bravely combatting in the cause, and under the banners of their country.

5th. The ingratitude of republics—Let the tears which embalm the memories of those who fell, and the honours and fame of those who have returned in our late gallant squadron, wipe off the foul aspersion. 8th. The Constitution of the U. States—Let its excellencies be free from hasty innovation, and let not a superstitious reverence sanctify its defects. 9th. The present administration—Its measures such as they ought to be—neither meanly submissive, nor precipitately violent. 10th. The Laurels which a grateful people awards to the victor—the strong incentive to heroic enterprize, and the reward of the soldier's toil.
VOLUNTEER. By Gen. Eaton—The British Lion—if he still continues to prowl among our flocks let us invent measures to starve his whelps. Virginia Herald.
NORFOLK, November 22. FIRE!—Yesterday morning about 7 o'clock, a fire broke out in a frame house at the intersection of Commerce and Wide Water Streets, which in a short time communicated to the adjacent buildings, and in a little time, ten or twelve houses were consumed. The loss, except the value of the buildings, are well informed is small. While we feel for the misfortune of the sufferers upon this occasion, we cannot avoid deplored the fatal policy of erecting wooden buildings in towns. Never was the error more fully demonstrated than upon this occasion; while the first swept every wooden building in the vicinity, the brick houses remained undisturbed. It is to be hoped, that this additional calamity, will be a warning to our citizens, and that they will cease to erect buildings, which expose their own, and their neighbour's property, to almost certain destruction. Ledger. The United States Brig Hornet, Captain Chauncy, arrived in Hampton Roads from New-York, on Wednesday last. ib. The wind being this morning to the southward it is expected the Congress frigate will proceed to Washington, there to be repaired. ib.
CHARLESTON, November 6. In yesterday's paper we mentioned the capture of the British ship Ebber —the arrival yesterday morning, of the pilot-boat Delight , with the mangled remains of that gallant but unfortunate ship's crew, has furnished us with particulars of the action, and of the base and brutal massacre which followed it. The leading facts are detailed in the following
PROTEST.
"JAMES SPRINKLE, and JOHN SMITH, two of the seamen late of the British ship Ebber , GEORGE IRVING, master, maketh oath, That on Monday the 28th of October last, they joined in and with the said ship from this port, bound to London, in company with the ship Revel , captain Payne; Minerva , transport, captain Wood; and a Schooner under convoy of his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war Peter , being light, Ebber , manned with 35 men, two of whom jumped on board the Peter . That they continued in the prosecution of their voyage without meeting with any material occurrence, until Thursday following, at 2 o'clock, A. M. when the ship was taken aback and struck by a very heavy sea under the counter, which they soon after discovered caused her to make 18 inches of water per hour. That they immediately got the powder out of the magazine on deck, and discovered the leak near the stern post. That captain Irving asked the carpenter whether he could stop the leak, and being answered no, that it was impossible to stop it at sea, the crew was called aft, and they unanimously agreed to bear up and speak the commander. That at mentioning they got within half of the commander, and informed him of their leaky condition, and taking into consideration the season of the year and the bad weather, he recommended that they should return to port. That they accordingly bore away for this port, and joined the Minerva , who had before away some time before, also in a very leaky situation. That on Saturday morning at about eight o'clock they arrived off the bar, and a pilot was put on board of each ship, who informed that there was a French privateer in force; they immediately cleared the decks for action. At about nine o'clock they saw the privateer bearing down upon them. At ten she came within gun shot. The ship Ebber immediately gave her a broad side, and she banked her wind and stood off until between four and five o'clock in the afternoon; when she again ran down upon the ship and received another broadside; fired one gun in return, veered round, and again stretched off. That on Sunday morning, at about eight o'clock, she again returned, and fired one gun at the Ebber , which was returned by a broadside, and the privateer steered off a third time. That they did not come to action after that till Monday morning, at seven o'clock, when the privateer ran down upon them with an intention to board, and received the Ebber 's broad side. That after that a severe conflict was kept up by both parties for about three quarters of an hour, when the privateer boarded with nearly the whole of her crew. That they continued the fight about twenty minutes after being boarded; when having two men killed and several wounded, and of consequence being much reduced in numbers, Mr. Lovelan the second mate, by order of captain Irving, struck the colours, and returning, was killed on the quarter deck. That after the colours were struck, the captain was cut down in the cabin, and mangled in the most inhuman manner; and the second mate was run through the body with a small sword. The prisoners being below, overpowered by Rofs, the leader of the privateer's men, that they might be put to death; but on some remonstrance, he ordered his men to fire down the hatchway upon them, which they accordingly did, killing the carpenter and wounding two seamen so severely that they died of their wounds immediately on being put into the pilot boat. That the said privateer proved to be the Creole , captain Pierre Burgman, from Barracoa, manned with 111 men, and mounting seven guns of different calibres, upon which they fate their lot to be five killed—seven severely wounded and a number missing, supposed to have been knocked overboard and drowned." In addition to the above particulars, it is stated, that the captain of the privateer was wounded in the fleshy part of his arm by a musket ball, and Rofs slightly in the wrist; they were both knocked overboard, but regained the privateer by swimming. After the wounded seamen on board the Ebber had been collected on deck, it was proposed by Rofs to throw them all overboard, instead of putting them into the pilot boat; and when the latter was agreed to, they were put into skins, thrown over the side, and let down by the run into the boat. One poor fellow, who had been wounded in the wrist and thrown overboard, was accidentally fell in with an hour afterwards and picked up by the pilot. The pilot who was on board the Ebber , being stationed in the magazine, escaped unhurt. The fate of the killed and wounded on board the Ebber is as follows:—The Captain, 3d mate, carpenter and two men killed. The chief mate and four men have died of their wounds. Thirteen are at the hospital, a number of which are expected to die of their wounds. There, together with one boy, (wounded) on board the privateer, and four men unhurt, also on board the privateer, and five men arrived unhurt in the city, comprise 33, the ship's company.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 14. The French privateer Creole , after conveying the Esther into St. Mary's, has returned to cruise off our bar—When the hove in sight yesterday, the Adams frigate immediately gave chase to her—and when the pilots left the bar last evening, the frigate was close up with the privateer—The American commander, however, is so limited in his instructions, that he can merely examine the legality of her commission, and prevent her from committing depredation, within three miles of our coast. The Times.
The two houses of our legislature formed at Raleigh on Monday last, and we believe, elected all the same officers as last year, except the speaker of the Senate, General Ridgick not appearing on the first day. Col. Alexander Martin and John M. Binford, Esq. were nominated for speaker of the Senate, when the former was elected. General M. Stokes having determined not to accept the appointment of a Senator of the United States, the legislature have appointed James Turner, Esq. our late Governor, a senator for the ensuing six years.
The following Memorial of Duncan MacFarland, Esq. was laid before the Legislature by his Excellency the Governor: To His Excellency James Turner, Esq. Governor of the State of North Carolina. The Memorial of Duncan MacFarland respectfully represents: That being elected to represent the 7th election District of the State, in the Congress of the United States, and prepared and going forward to his mission, Two Bills of Indictment were found against him by the Grand Jury of this District for high crimes and misdemeanors, &c.—Your Memorialist being at all times ready to serve those who have placed him in the Honorable trust, urged to have the trial, but in vain, from the objections made by the counsel for the said prosecution.
Your Memorialist, unwilling to step forward to discharge his public duty blackened with the imputations of such crimes, and at the same time conscious of his innocence, is desirous of a speedy trial, to evince to the public mind that innocence, or stand convicted. His case, he considers of a public nature, and an extreme hardship, having reasons to believe that accusations have been preferred in the present moment from malice against himself, and with a view to prevent the representation of this district in the House of Representatives of the United States. Reference being had to my exhibits 1, 2, 3, will now fully evince this fact, and the dates when these crimes are said to have been committed. Your Memorialist knows and is informed the prerogatives of your Excellency in ordering a Court of Oyer and terminer, and general delivery, which is not very customary, but being in actual confinement, under these imputed crimes, and owing to the importance of the case, he humbly petitions such a Court may be called in the case of his personal hardship and the public interest. And your Memorialist in duty bound shall ever pray, &c.
DUNCAN MACFARLAND. Fayette District Jail, Nov. 12, 1805. The committee appointed on the above Memorial reported on Saturday in favour of granting the prayer of Mr. MacFarland.
Extract of a letter, dated S. W. Point, Tennessee, Oct. 18 "A treaty was concluded, two days ago, with the Cherokees at Tellico, near this place. The Indians have relinquished their right to the lands between here and Nashville, extending as far down the Tennessee river, as the mouth of Highwaffle. This is a grand acquisition to this state. (Phil. Gaz.)
FRANKFORT, Nov. 4.
Collector's Office, District of Mobile, Port of Fort Stoddert, August 18, 1805. SIR,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th ult. written to me in Spanish, together with a translation thereof, by Mr. William Simpson, which is as follows:— "Three or four nights ago, the fchr. Cato commanded by Cadet Perret, passed this port, without, as is customary and required, having stopped to present a manifest, or list of her cargo, and here as she ought to have done, paid the duties thereon. Col. Maxent regrets that such attempts should be made in opposition to the laws of this government and requests that you will, as commandant and collector at Fort Stoddert, forward him by the first occasion a copy of the clearance or cargo of the said fchr. that this government may on her return, make a legal demand of the duties on her cargo. He moreover begs in future, that you will desire all patrons of vessels to stop at this port, and present their clearance from Port Stoddert, in order to prevent any unnecessary delay or trouble."
In reply to your communication, I deem it my duty to inform you, that the fchr. Cato is owned and navigated by citizens of the United States, as appears from the enrolment and license, which were granted by the collector of New Orleans for carrying on the coasting trade—and that on the 23d ult. the said fchr. cleared out at this office, for the port of Bayou St. John's, laden with cotton, the growth and produce of this country, together with a few beaver skins; she had, therefore, an indefensible right to proceed without touching at any intermediate point.
It is my earnest desire at all times, to preserve the good correspondence and harmony which has hitherto subsisted between the citizens of this place and our Spanish neighbors; and I shall most cheerfully, use every proper means in my power, to prevent infringements of any law of Spain which comes within my knowledge: but being well assured that no law can exist, which contravenes the stipulations and provisions contained in the treaty between the United States and Spain, and being well convinced that the exaction of duties as practiced on our commerce passing the city of Mobile, is not sanctioned by the letter of that treaty, and is directly opposed to the spirit and reasonable construction thereof; I must therefore doubt the existence of a law authorizing such impositions, and trust they will not be practiced in future.
Under these impressions I cannot consent to forward the papers which you request; nor can I, by any means, comply with the latter clause of your letter; because the laws of the United States hold her citizens strictly accountable for their actions; and I am in like manner held accountable for mine; they like myself deem it no crime, for United States vessels, regularly licensed for carrying on the coasting trade, to sail freely, from one of our own ports to another without suffering any illegal detention or imposition whatever. Every proper measure has been adopted by our government to secure to her citizens the enjoyment of free and uninterrupted commerce, so far as her own laws can extend; and treaties have been entered into with our neighbours which secure, and extend as far as we can expect or wish, those precious privileges. It is because a few of our timid traders have failed to embrace these privileges, and have submitted to being stripped of almost one eighth of their cargoes, when passing Mobile from one of our own ports to another, that you now call on me to aid you in this iniquitous practice? Or is it because this practice has for some time past prevailed, in contravention of existing treaties, that it is now to be adopted, and the solemn stipulations contained in those treaties disregarded? It is presumed not.
Our government possessing in a most extensive degree, the affection and confidence of her citizens, her laws and treaties are observed by them with the highest respect and veneration. Our treaty with Spain points out how far the privileges of navigation and commerce shall extend, and while that treaty allows us to pass with our vessels and effects in the free manner, even to ports belonging to an enemy, we find the officers of Spain at Mobile assuming the
power of prohibiting the freedom of commerce to extend from one of our own ports to another. These extraordinary proceedings will doubtless undergo a proper investigation by the government of the United States, but in the mean time it is a duty incumbent on the officers and inhabitants of both countries, to act in conformity to existing treaties. I have therefore to request your attention to the "treaty of friendship, limits and navigation between the United States of America and the king of Spain," entered into at San Lorenzo el Real, in October 1795, also, the "treaty between the United States of America and the French Republic," entered into at Paris, the 30th April, 1803—in a particular manner to the 1st article thereof, as well as to the treaty between France and Spain, to which the said 1st article has reference. I trust, Sir, on a candid review of those treaties, you will at once perceive that U. States' vessels passing from this to the port of Bayou St. John's are not obliged to stop at Mobile, & that you have no right to detain or molest such vessels.
I am, Sir, Respectfully, Your most obedient servant, EDMUND P. GAINES. COLO: FRANCO MAXIMO. P. MAXENT, City of Mobile.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman who communicated the above information.
"Since the above was written, the Schooner Cato returned (about a month since) from N. Orleans bound to Fort Stoddert. She stopped at Mobile, and was instantly seized, and the captain, who is a Frenchman, was thrown into prison; but he gave information unfavorable to the owner of the cargo and I believe is now liberated. "The vessel and cargo are still in the hands of the Spanish officers, and it is supposed will be confiscated—the owner of part of the cargo, Dr. Strong, was altogether concerned in her cargo when the passed down without calling at Mobile. "The whole waits the determination of Gov. POLK, who resides at Pensacola."
Ch Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 29th NOVEMBER.
Many of the Members of Congress have already passed through this city on their way to Washington, and they will most probably form a quorum on Monday next, the first day of their meeting. A Speaker is to be appointed at the opening of the house, and the friends of the different candidates will no doubt use every exertion to be present at the election. The former Speaker Mr. Macon, Mr. Dawson from this state, and Gen. Varnum of Massachusetts, are mentioned among us as the candidates for the chair; the former will most probably be supported by the most impartial and decided republicans; the latter, and particularly General Varnum, by that mixed mass of politicians, who are either sincerely friendly to a Yazoo Compromise or professedly jealous of the southern influence. Mr. Macon has the warmest wishes of the republicans of Virginia in his favour.
The approaching session of Congress will probably be among the most important which has been held under the present constitution. Those who cast their eyes back upon the events of the few last months, will recollect many an interesting scene upon which he may with the light of executive information to be poured, and innumerable measures that demand the deepest investigation of Congress and involve the dearest interests of futurity. Our commerce in every sea, our agricultural pursuits, our most important foreign relations with the most respectable powers of Europe, are now hanging upon their decision; and who can pretend to determine whether even the question of peace or war may not rest upon the issue?
The documents to be laid before Congress, will at once reveal the whole mysteries of the Tripolitan negotiation. From the dispatches of our officers, the questions will be explicitly settled, how far Gen. Eaton was likely to have succeeded in his adventurous enterprize, without additional reinforcements, and how great was the necessity of making peace, from the danger which hung over our captive countrymen.
The dispatches which have been received from our ministers at Madrid and Paris, will unfold in all their details the present state of our relations, with Spain and her ally; the probabilities of a war, or the continuation of peace. We shall see how far the emperor of France has proved herself a mediator or an enemy: how far the demands of Spain are likely to receive our acquiescence, or how far they are likely to yield under the present threatening prospect of an European war. Should Spain have refused our equitable claims; should she have manifested a spirit which threatens in spite of the present state of Europe, to persevere in her refusals: it will then be the bounden duty of Congress to deliberate upon the means of redress. The alternative that at once rises before them is under every point of view, productive of consequences that every republican must regret. If in spite of her refusal to do us justice, we continue in repose we may commit our national honour to the contumelious suspicions of suspicious Europe; we sacrifice the equitable claims of our merchants to the amount of several hundred thousand dollars; we provoke the discontent of the inhabitants of the Mississippi territory and Tennessee, who are now turning their eyes upon the navigation of the Mobile, who are said to have lately ascertained by survey that there is only a portage of 12 miles between the head waters of the Tennessee and Mobile rivers, and who will not patiently brook to have their boats and their produce placed under the exactions of a Spanish commissary. If we plunge into a war with Spain, we conjure up a scene scarcely less gloomy in its perspective. We lessen our imports, while we increase our expenditures: we drain our treasury of its resources, while we put a check upon the supply: we procrastinate the redemption of the public debt and throw its burdens upon posterity; we embody armies and build fleets; we revive those hateful times when the federal administration alarmed the country by the array of military measures: we trample down the blessed fruits of a republican administration, and we even endanger the very existence of our union and our republic: the only sources of consolation and hope to the desponding philanthropists of the world. It may undo all the good which Mr. Jefferson has done; and the remaining services of his administration, if the cessation of the war leaves him any time to act, will be insufficient to restore us to our present situation. No doubt congress will attend to these considerations, and to the consideration too, that if we postpone the declaration of a war, we shall increase in strength upon our southern frontier, when we may not only prefer the eastern boun-
dary of Louisiana, but may obtain the Florida almost upon our own terms. The dispatches from Mr. Monroe will be laid before the next congress relative to the extraordinary restrictions of Great-Britain upon our colonial commerce. These and other encroachments will form an additional subject for its most serious deliberation. Shall we suffer these encroachments to go on and trust to future negotiation, as we have hitherto done, for redress; or shall we lay such restrictions upon her commerce with us, as may bring her to a sense of the duties that she owes to us, at the same time that they embarrass our own trade, lessen our imports and our duties, and procrastinate for a season the redemption of our public debt?
Perhaps the Yazoo claim too will be revived by the friends of a compromise. On the magnitude of this measure, it would be idle to descend.
But independently of these questions themselves, the next session of Congress is likely to be peculiarly interesting from the changes which it may effect in the state of our political parties. The Yazoo question; the fate of the election of Pennsylvania; the pretended or real fears of southern influence; the last proposed amendments to the federal constitution; are incidents eminently calculated to produce difference of opinion, altercation & schism among the republicans themselves. A party promises to arise, that shall be composed of the federalists and the wavering, corrupt and treacherous republicans; whose motto is "the union of honest men;" whose pretexts are of the most specious kind; and whose objects are as little honourable to themselves as serviceable to their country.
So far as we may consider the abilities of the members themselves, we have no reason to believe that the present Congress will be much inferior to its predecessor. The federalists have lost Mr. Griswold; and the republicans, Mr. Rodney. The place of the latter will however be more than equally supplied by the talents of Barnabas Bidwell of Massachusetts, whose luminous speeches on the Massachusetts amendment to the constitution and on the 4th of July, we have already had the pleasure to submit to our readers.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
The following is a list of the members of the house of representatives of the United States for the ensuing congress. There are a few names wanting. We cannot vouch for the absolute precision of this list.
Note. Italics.
Those marked thus (*) are new members. (Those in Italics are Federalists)
[The Intelligence has arranged them according to the alphabetical order. We have deemed it much more satisfactory to the reader, to arrange them by the States to which they belong.]
New-Hampshire —Silas Betton, *Colt Ellis, David Hough, Samuel Tappan, *Thomas W. Thompson. Massachusetts —*Joseph Baker, *B. Bidwell, Phineas Bishop, *John Chandler, *Orchard Cook, J. Crowninshield, Richard Cutts, *Isaiah L. Green, Ebenezer Seaver, Joseph B. Varnum, *William Ely, Seth Hulings, *Jerem. Nelson, *Josiah Quincy, William Stetson, Samuel Taggart, Peter Wadsworth. Rhode Island —Nehemiah Knight, Joseph Stanton. Connecticut —Samuel W. Dana, John Davenport, *Jonathan O. Moseley, *Tim. Pitkin, jr. *John C. Smith, *Lewis B. Sturges, Benjamin Talmadge. Vermont —Gen. Chamberlain, Martin Chittenden, Jas. Elliott, Gideon Olm. New-York —George Clinton, jr. John Smith, Thomas Sammons, David Thomas, Philip Van Cortlandt, Daniel C. Verplanck, William K. Van Rensselaer, Henry W. Livingston. New-Jersey —James Sloan, 1 Martin G. Schureman, Ebenezer Elmer. Pennsylvania —Joseph Clay, Michael Leib, Jacob Richards, John Pugh, Frederick Conrad, Robert Brown, Isaac Anderson, Christian Lower, John Whitehill, David Bard, Andrew Gregg, John Rhea, W. Findley, John Smilie, John Hamilton, *Samuel Smith, *James Kelly. Delaware — Maryland —John Campbell, *Leonard Covington, *Patrick Magruder, Roger Nelson, William McCreery, Nic. R. Moore, John Archer, Joseph H. Nicholson, *Charles Goldborough. Virginia —John Randolph, Thomas M. Randolph, Christopher Clark, Walter Jones, John W. Eppes, *James M. Garnett, Thomas Newton, Jun. *Burwell Bassett, Matthew Clay, John Claiborne, John Clopton, John Dawson, Peter Goodwyn, Edwin Gray, David Holmes, John G. Jackson, John Morrow, John Smith, Philip R. Thompson, Abraham Trigg, Alexander Wilson, *Joseph Lewis, jun. North-Carolina —Nathaniel Macon, Willis Alston, Richard Stanfield, *Duncan MacFarlane, Marmaduke Williams, Thomas Wynns, James Holland, William Blackledge, Nathaniel Alexander, Joseph Wilson, *Thomas Blount, *John Blake, jun. South-Carolina —William Butler, Richard Winn, Levi Cartwright, Thomas Moore, John B. Earle, Robert Marion. Georgia —Peter Early, Joseph Bryan, *Cowles Mead, David Meriwether. Kentucky —Matthew Lyon, Matthew Walton, John Boyle, John Fowler, George M. Bedinger. Tennessee —Geo. W. Campbell, William Dickson, John Rhea. Ohio —Jeremiah Morrow. Mississippi Territory —William Latimore, delegate.
The following Members are those whose names or whose political principles are unknown to us.
John Anderson, James M. Brown, *Ezra Darby, *Fisk, *Silas Halsey, William Helms, *Thomas Kenan, *John Hamblet, *Josiah Masters, *Gordon S. Mumford, *John Russell, *Peter Sally, Thomas Sanford, *O'Brien Smith, Henry Southard, *Uriah Tracy, Robert Whitehill, *Ebphalet Wickes, *David R. Williams, *Nathan Williams.
In the celebrated case of Marshall vs. Conrad , which we have lately detailed in our paper, Judge Lyons, the presiding member of the Court, did not deliver himself at full length; but simply contented himself with concurring in opinion with Judges Fleming and Carrington. Three judges, therefore, were in favour of allowing Mr. Marshall's claim to the Rents in the town of Winchester: the venerable judge Roane stood alone in his support of the rights of the people.
The Court of Appeals, previous to their adjournment, came to an unanimous opinion, that the last drawing of the William and Mary Lottery was essentially defective in point of form, and that the Lottery should be re-drawn. Judge Tucker did not conceive himself at liberty to sit on the case.
Having noticed the entrance of Mr. C. Prentis into the Editorship of the "Virginia Gazette," it may not, perhaps, be unseemly to register his exit. The whole intermediate history of that paper, is in the hands of its readers and its critics.
Mr. Prentis in his farewell address "to the patrons of the Virginia Gazette" has recorded his ardent expectations and his poignant disappointments. "Mr. Davis (he observes) agreed to allow me at the rate of 624 dollars a year, and 2 dollars for every new subscriber, the number of which, in the course of a year, we presumed would be at least 3 or 4 hundred. A prospectus was issued and sent to different persons in different parts of the state. I have attended to my duty, except during a necessary absence to the Northward, till the present time, and now find on examination that there have
been added to the list of subscribers only 82. TY-ONE. It is not for me to enquire from what causes arises this want of spirit, of generosity, and I think I can say of duty, among the Federalists." It would be paying a compliment to the editorial abilities of Mr. Prentis and the political opinions of the Federalists, to which neither of them is entitled, were we willing to admit the accuracy of this explanation. The vanity of Mr. Prentis has too frequently induced him to shift the burden of blame from his own department to that of his friends. It is from no want of spirit or generosity or duty, that the federalists have denied him a large portion of their support; but it was because the instrument of their instruction was calculated to reflect little credit upon their cause. Mr. Prentis has fallen into two capital mistakes, and it is to them, and not the political indifference of his party, that he must attribute the downfall of his hopes. It was his misfortune to have wasted his attention upon matters that were too frivolous to promote the permanent interest of his party, and to employ a manner and a style which were too scurrilous and low to give his opinions their proper impression. He displayed all the acerbity of Callender, without his wit; all the vulgarity of his style without its embellishments. Though we cannot yet compliment the federalists of Virginia, for having chastened and corrected their political opinions, it is a compliment to which they are justly entitled, that with all their spirit, generosity and regard for their "duty," they would not condescend to employ such an unworthy instrument. That Mr. Prentis has editorial abilities, if he knew how to exert them with effect; that he is a man of genius and a scholar of respectable erudition, we are not unwilling to admit: but it is a shame that capacities like his should be prostituted to such disreputable purposes; and it is an injury to the inestimable endowments of the press, that there should be too many of a similar character throughout the printing-offices of the union. We could cite many a melancholy instance of such abortive utility and perverted talent. We could mention editors who with undoubted abilities to redeem the errors of their predecessors; to wipe off the foul aspersion, which have been cast upon the American press by the labours of a Cobbett and Callender, have consented to merit the fate, by imitating the example, of their brethren. They lamentably forget that
When an Eagle, they should spring, To drink the solar blaze, on towering wing, With daring and undazzled eyes; Nor like a sparrow on a chimney hopping, His head in every hole and corner popping, To hunt for flies. PETER PINDAR.
The Foreign Intelligence, which we have communicated in the last and present numbers of our paper are interesting enough to suggest the most extensive comments. We have, however, no room at present for their insertion.
HATS, SHOES, &c.
THE subscriber has received a good assortment of Hats, Shoes and hatters trimmings. 4-4 Cotton Shirting and Irish Linens, Stevensons Bleach by the piece. For sale by D. J. BURR. Second door above the Eagle Tavern. November 29. (naw6w.)
Middlesex County, Urbanna.
20th November, 1805. NOT knowing to what place a letter to Mr. HARDINGE of Tennessee should be addressed, the person, who lives in this vicinity, is obliged to take this public mode of notifying to him that he would be glad to hear from him concerning the business in which they conversed last September, in order that he may be certified whether he remain in the same disposition as to the purchase of the property next month, that he was in, when they then conversed on it. He will address his letter on this point to the said person at the post-office Urbanna. N. B. Other persons have made offers for the said property. November 29. 2p
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the twentieth inst. a negro man who calls himself TOM BUSH, he has been a stage driver from Fredericksburg to Dumfries for several years; he had on when he went away a great coat of bear-skin cloth but very much worn, a pair of trowsers of the same kind, a London brown cloth coat; he is about five feet 10 or 11 inches high and about thirty years old; he has a very bold look and combs his hair back in a very large roll. Any person who will apprehend the said fellow shall have the above reward and all expenses borne if he is put in jail and secured so that I get him again. I am very apprehensive that he will attempt to make his escape by water on board of some vessel, all persons and masters of vessels are cautioned against harbouring, taking or concealing of said fellow under the severest penalty the law will inflict upon them. TRIPLETT T. ISTEES. Charlottesville, November 29.
NEIL MCCOY.
HAS received, by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, his usual supply of TALL & WINTER GOODS. October 22. ff.
WILLIAM MC'AY
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of
MC'AY & COWAN
WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS;
Who tender their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitting attention, to merit the confidence of their customers—Repair watches and clocks of every description. M. and C. have just received a large and fashionable assortment of jewellery, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, plain and set Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces, A handsome assortment of ornamented Tortoise Shell Combs,
Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and gentlemen's gold, gilt, steel and silk Watch Chains,
Gold, gilt, pebble, and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise shell Sleeve Buttons & Studs, Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles.
They have likewise on hand a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Miniature Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner.
WILLIAM COWAN
Returns his acknowledgements to his friends and the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, and states himself from his present connection to merit their future confidence. N. B. Persons who have watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of MC'AY & COWAN, November 29. 237w

Miscellaneous.
From the Boston Palladium .
EXTRACTS
From the "Travels of Humboldt and Bonpland, in South America, from 1799 to 1804."
"From Loja, they entered Peru by Ayavaca and Guancabamba, traversing the high summit of the Andes, to proceed to the river Amazon. They had to pass thirty-five times in the course of two days, the river Chayana, sometimes on a raft, and sometimes by fording. They saw the superb remains of the causeway of Yanga, which may be compared to the most beautiful causeways in France and Spain, and which proceeds on the porphyritic ridge of the Andes, from Cusco to Assonay, and is furnished with Casava (tuna) and public fountains."
"They examined the mines of Hualgayoc, where native silver is found in large masses, at the height of 2000 toises above the level of the sea, in mines, some metalliferous veins of which contain petrified shells, and which, with those of Huontajayo, are at present the richest of Peru. From Casamarcu, celebrated by its thermal waters, and by the ruins of the palace of Atahualpa, they descended to Truxillo, in the neighbourhood of which are found vestiges of the immense Peruvian city of Maniche, ornamented with pyramids, in one of which was discovered, in the eighteenth century, hammered gold to the value of more than 150,000. Sterling."
"On the western declivity of the Andes, our travellers enjoyed, for the first time, the striking view of the Pacific Ocean; and from that long and narrow valley, the inhabitants of which are unacquainted with rain or thunder, and where, under a happy climate, the most absolute power, and that most dangerous to man, Theocracy itself, seems to imitate the beneficence of nature."
"They were astonished to find in Peru, so immense a distance from Europe, the newest literary productions in chemistry, mathematics, and physiology, and they admired the great intellectual activity of a people, whom the Europeans accuse of indolence and luxury."
"They had a favourable navigation of 30 days, on the Pacific Ocean, to Acapulco, the western port of the kingdom of New Spain, celebrated by the beauty of its basin, which appears to have been cut out in the granite rocks by the violence of earthquakes; celebrated also, by the wretchedness of its inhabitants, who see their millions of piastres, embarked for the Philippines and China; and unfortunately celebrated by a climate, as scorching as mortal."
"After having occupied their attention with plants, the state of the air, the hourly variations of the barometer, the phenomena of the magnet, and, in particular, the longitude of Acapulco, a port in which two able astronomers, Messrs. Espinola and Galeano, had before made observations, our travellers set out for Mexico. They ascended gradually from the scorching valleys of Meicalca and Papagavero, where the thermometer in the shade stood at 32 deg. of Reaumur, and where they passed the river on the fruit of the erectifolia pinana , bound together by ropes of agave, to the high table lands of Chilpancingo, Tehuantepec and Talco."
"Having spent some time in the mine of Talco, the oldest, and formerly the richest in the kingdom, and having studied the nature of those silvery veins, which pass from the hard calcareous rock to macecous schist, and inclose foliaceous gypsum, they ascended, by Cuernavaca and the cold regions of Guechilapa, to the capital of Mexico. This city which has 1,500,000 inhabitants, and stands on the site of the old Tenochtitlan between the lakes of the Tezcuco and Xocimilco, which have decreased in size since the Spaniards, to lessen the danger of inundations, have opened the mountains of Sinco, is intersected by broad straight streets. It stands in sight of two snowy mountains, one of which is named Popocatepec; and a volcano still burning; and at the height of 1,160 toises, enjoys a temperate and agreeable climate; it is surrounded by canals, walks bordered with trees, a multitude of Indian hamlets, and without doubt, may be compared to the finest cities of Europe."
"After a stay of some months in that capital, our travellers visited the celebrated mines of Moran and Real-del-Monte, where the vein of La Biscaya has given millions of piastres to the Count De Regla; they examined the obsidian stones of Oymel, which form a strata in the pearl-stone and porphyry, and served as knives to the ancient Mexicans."
"On their return from their excursion to Moran in July, 1803, they undertook another to the northern part of the kingdom. At first they directed their researches to Huehuetoca, where at the expense of six millions of piastres, an aperture has been formed in the mountain of Sinco, to drain off the waters from the valley of Mexico to the river Montezuma. They then passed Queretaro, by Salamanca & the fertile plains of Yraparato to Guanajuato, a town which contains 50,000 inhabitants. It is situated in a narrow defile, and celebrated by its mines, which are of far greater consequence than those of Potosi."
"The mine of count de Valenciana, which has given birth to a considerable town on a hill, which thirty years ago scarcely afforded pasture to goats, is already 1,840 feet in perpendicular depth. It is the deepest and richest in the world; the annual profit of the proprietors having never been less than three millions of livres, and it sometimes amounts to five or six."
"After two months employed in measurements and geological researches, and after having examined the thermal waters of Comagallas, the temperature of which is 11 deg. of Reaumur higher than those of the Philippine Islands, which Sonnerat considers as the hottest in the world, our travellers proceeded through the valley of St. Jago, where they thought they saw in several lakes at the summit of the basaltic mountains, so many craters of burnt-out volcanoes; to Valladolid, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Michoacan. They thence descended, notwithstanding the continual autumnal rains, by Patzcuaro, situated on the margin of a very extensive lake, towards the coast of the Pacific Ocean, to the plains of Torquillo, where, in the course of one night, in 1759, during one of the greatest convulsions which the globe ever experienced, there issued from the earth a volcano, 1,490 feet in height, surrounded by more than 2000 mouths, still emitting smoke. They descended into the burning crater of the great volcano, to the perpendicular depth of 258 feet, jumping over fissures, which exhaled flaming sulphurated by hydrogen gas. After great danger, arising from the brittleness of the basaltic and scoriaceous lava, they reached nearly the bottom of the crater, and analysed the air in it, which was found to be charged in an extraordinary manner, with carbonic acid."
"From the kingdom of Michoacan, one of the most agreeable and most fertile countries in the Indies, they returned to Mexico by the high table-land of Toluca, in which they measured the snowy mountains of the same name, ascending to its highest summit, the peak of Fraide, which rises 2,964 toises above the level of the sea. They visited also at Toluca, the famous hand-tree, the chiranthodendron of M. Cervantes, a genus which presents a phenomenon almost unique; that of there being only one individual of it, which has existed since the remotest antiquity."
"In January, 1804, our travellers left Mexico to explore the eastern declivity of the Cordillera of New Spain; they measured geometrically the two volcanoes of Puebla, Popocatepec, and Iztaccihuatl. According to a fabulous tradition, Diego Ordaz entered the inaccessible crater of the former suspended by ropes, in order to collect sulphur, which may be found everywhere in the plains."
"M. Humboldt discovered that the volcano of Popocatepec, on which M. Sonnerat, a zealous mineralogist, had the courage to ascend 2,557 toises, is higher than the peak of Orizaba, which has hitherto been considered the highest of the country of Anahuac. He measured also the great pyramid of Cholula, a mysterious work, constructed of unbaked brick, by the Tultecas, and from the summit of which, there is a most beautiful view over the snowy summits and fruitful plains of Tlaxcala."
"Map of the Mississippi river, from New Orleans to the sea, with all palis and entrances of the said river, and a plan of the Bay of Spiritu Sancto, surveyed with accuracy in the year 1804 and 1805. The whole forming an atlas containing seventeen folios." The other "Plan du territoire d'Orleans comprenant aussi la Floride occidentale et une portion du Territoire du Mississippi." IN THE FIRST. The author has carefully laid down the different shoals which are found along the river, the currents and counter currents by which at times mariners are considerably detained; he has also added a map of the Channel or Chandeleur, which lays to the northward of the mouth of the river Mississippi, and which most of the captains are apt to be deceived by error and the incorrectness of their charts. The whole form an atlas of seventeen sheets (bound in boards) IN THE SECOND. The author has described the counties of the territory according to the new plan of division, which he has executed himself, by order of the legislature; he lays down the latitude and longitude of the principal points. And to render it useful to mariners, he has laid down the soundings along the coast of the gulf of Mexico. The map is four feet wide and three feet high, its latitude extends from the mouth of the river Mississippi to the limits of the territory. Both will be of the most perfect engraving, executed by the celebrated William Harrison, of Philadelphia, and will probably be ready for delivery in the month of May next: the subscription will be opened on Monday the 18th of November, inst.
The price will be 16 dollars for the first, and 8 dollars for the second, to be paid one half in advance, and the remainder on delivery. (Not. Int.)
DOCTOR J. WORRALL,
HAVING taken the first brick house on the right hand side after passing the corner of the Cross-street, leading from the Brick-Row to the head of the Basin, offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity in the different branches of the MEDICAL PROFESSION. Families residing in the country, requiring his assistance, may depend on the most prompt and assiduous attention. October 22. (newspaper)
TO BE SOLD,
On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, FROM two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance which renders it but little liable to pillage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States. The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell. May 14. [Gazet.]
NOTICE.
THE subscribers, being desirous of closing their administration on the estate of William Witham, deceased, call upon all those who have claims against him, to make them known before the second Monday in November next, when they intend to render an account of their administration to the court of buffings, for the city of Richmond: after which no claim not previously given in, will be attended to, but this notice will be placed in bar thereof. All persons indebted to the deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. EDWARD CARRINGTON, J. A. CHEVALLIE. September 13. (F.F.)
BENJAMIN DUVAL, AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR, RICHMOND, HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS and DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c. Also a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, CONSISTING OF Hatters' Irons Crude Tartar Logwood Bafon Irons Copperas Bow-Strings Virdegreafe Linings Fuflick Galoons Spanish Indigo Taffel Bands Oil of Vitriol Rubbing Dishes Aq. Fortis Stampers Quickfilver Trenchers, &c. Which added to his former stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled in his line of business, in this city. He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future. His experience for more than 12 years past, as a Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small flock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honori conferre on him , greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers. In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to under-sell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own. Any articles that may be ordered, and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time. June 7. (Sw&tf)
LOUISA COUNTY COURT, October 14th, 1805. Nathan D. Anderson, plaintiff. Against Wm. Lourey and James Pulliam and Thos. Daupier, executors of John Pulliam, deceased, Defendants. THE defendant Wm. Lourey not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state. Therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney; It is ordered and decreed by the court, that he appear here on the second Monday in January next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this decree be inferred in some of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively and published at the front door of this court house on some court day. A Copy. Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. C. (F2m.)
LAND—FOR SALE, IN the county of Lunenburg, lying within one mile of the Court-house, on Couch's creek; this tract contains seven hundred and fifty acres, one hundred and fifty of which is cleared; comfortably improved for the accommodation of a family. This land is well suited to the cultivation of Tobacco, Corn and Wheat. A great bargain may be had in this land. The terms may be made known, by application to Major Grief Green, of Nottoway, who is duly authorized to dispose of it, or the subscriber living on the premises. JOSEPH SMITH. Lunenburg, August 3. (epf.)
LOUISA COUNTY COURT, October 14th, 1805. Joshua Morris, Plaintiff. Against Ruth Nutt, & Stephen Perkins, Defendants. THE defendant Ruth Nutt not having entered his appearance, and given security according to law, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state. Therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney; It is ordered and decreed by the court, that he appear here on the second Monday in January next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inferred in some of the newspapers, printed in the city of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of this court house on some court day. A Copy. Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. C. (F2m.)
AT A COURT HELD FOR KING & QUEEN COUNTY, at the court-house on Monday the 9th of Sept. 1805. UPON AN INJUNCTION IN CHANCERY. Richard Brooke, Plaintiff. Against Wallace Johnson & Maire & Robt. Price, Dfs. THIS day came the plaintiff by his counsel, and the defendants, Wallace Johnson and Maire not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, in such case made and provided, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth. On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel: It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the second Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inferred in some public newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this court-house. A Copy. Teste, ROBT. POLLARD, C. C. October 11. (F 2m.)
WITH TO LEASE for a term of years my HOUSE on the hill between Col: Gamble's and Belvidere. As it was designed for my own residence no expense has been spared to afford every convenience for the elegant accommodation of a small family. A square of four half acre lots under an excellent enclosure, is annexed to the house, and the benefit of luxurious and extensive pasturage for a few horses and cows will be granted by Col: Harvie. It is intended to erect a bridge over the canal near Mr. Rutherford's mills, by which the distance to the lower part of the town will be rendered more convenient than from the greater part of the houses on Shockoe-hill. To a genteel family, who will take proper care of the buildings and inclosures, I will let it upon very moderate terms. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. September 10. (trf.)
GEORGE WILY, BROKER & COMMIS ION MERCHANT, Near the Basin, BUYS and sells all kinds of Produce—Also, Lands, Lots, and houses, Bank Stock, &c. He has for Sale, LOTS No. 141, 2, 3, and 4, which make one entire square in Du-Val's addition.—There is a good Spring attached to them. These lots are well worth the attention of any gentleman wishing to build a summer retreat for his family. July 23.—tf.
OYSTER HOUSE. GEORGE WATSON, HAS commenced his former and well known occupation of furnishing OYSTERS, BEEF STEAKS, COLD SNACKS, and RELISHES, at the white House near the Union Tavern, wherein the Post-Office was lately kept. He begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their company or commands, that nothing shall be neglected on his part which promises to give satisfaction. October 15.
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality FOR SALE, AS USUAL. WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf.]
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new fire-proof warehouse on Maxwell's wharf in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Doctor John K. Read, dec'd. as his appurtenant warehouse . In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. It is probable that I may leave this estate ere long: in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorized to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ. November 1. tf.
MILITARY CERTIFICATES. FOR SALE, Certificates of this state, bearing interest of 6 per cent. and receivable at the Treasury, for all arrearages of taxes, prior to the year 1798. WILLIAM PRICE, Cash'r. Genl. M. A. S. May 10. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WILL be prepared to accommodate thirty members of the next Assembly, he deters himself, in a manner more convenient and agreeable to them, than heretofore; having two buildings detached from their Tavern, which he intends exclusively for their accommodation. All his dining room, which before was but small and inconvenient, is now large, and very convenient. To those acquainted with this situation it would be unnecessary to flatter the decided advantage it has over any other in this city, being within two hundred yards of the Capitol, and adjoining the public square. He pledges himself to keep his tables well supplied with Claret, Hay, Fodder, Oats and Corn: and offers an assurance that the strictest attention, will be paid by an experienced white Officer. ED. HALLAM. November 1. eptm.
TO BE RENTED or SOLD, To the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 3d day of January next: THAT Valuable Plantation called WINDSOR, the property of the late William Dandridge, dec'd. situated on James River, about four miles above Richmond, containing by a late survey 777 acres.—The situation is healthy and high, commanding a most beautiful and extensive prospect of the river and adjacent country. There is convenient to this place, an excellent Fishery, where the finest shad, rock and pence, abundantly. There is attached to this farm about 120 or 130 acres of as good low land as any on the river. There is an orchard containing about 600 apple trees, besides other fruit trees of a superior quality to any in that part of the country. The buildings are a two story dwelling house, with two rooms and a passage below, and three rooms above stairs; a barn 49 feet square, the first story of which is built of stone; a hay house 20 feet square, with sheds which are used as stables, and may with little repair be made excellent. At the same time and place, WILL BE SOLD—All the Stock of Cattle, Horses, Mules, Sheep, Hogs, &c. Plantation Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and about 30 likely Negroes; among them are an excellent Blacksmith and a Rope-maker. All of which is the property of the said Dandridge. Also will be Sold, A valuable collection of LAW BOOKS, &c. &c. The Land is subject to the widows dower; if sold the terms of payment will be made known on the day of sale. For the other property a credit of twelve months will be allowed by giving bonds with approved security. Should a purchaser prefer paying cash, a discount of 5 per cent. will be allowed. For all sums under ten dollars, cash will be expected. WILLIAM LANGBORNE, Executor of Wm. Dandridge, dec'd.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the 6th day of January: TWO LOTS in the said city on Shockoe Hill, one of which is at present occupied by Doctor McClurg, and joining one of Major Duvals; on this lot is a two story brick dwelling house, 36 feet square, with convenient out-houses. The other lot also joins one of Major Duvals, and is occupied by Mr. M. Bates; this lot has a Dutch roof framed dwelling house on it 36 feet by 18. This property is likewise subject to the widows dower. The terms of payment will be made known on the day of sale. WM. LANGBORNE, Ex'r. Nov. 19. eptf.
ELLIS & ALLAN Have just received by the Ships Prudence and George from Liverpool, and Suffolk from London, A SUITABLE and a well selected assortment of FALL GOODS.—Amongst which are: Duffel and Point Blankets Rose Blankets from 6-4 to 11-4 Napped Cottons Kerseys white and coloured Plans do. do. Var- and Plaid Hose Nails from 3d to 5d Crown window glass 10 by 8, 11 by 9 and 12 by 10 Putty and Glue Boiled Linseed Oil in Jars English White Lead ground in oil —Yellow Ochre —Spanish Brown —Vermilion in pots Bellows, Anvils, Vices and Smiths hammers Liverpool Filled Salt London Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, single and double Mill'd Patent Woollen Cords Velvets, Hunters and Constitution Cords, Corduroy, and Thickets Ladies London Kid and Morocco Shoes and Boots —Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hose —Silk Bath Insep. do. —White Angola Hose, very fine Gentlemen's Silk, Cotton, and Worsted Hose —Angolas and Lambs Wool —Lambs Wool Half Hose Real Italian Saracets plain and checked —Chambray Muffins Plain and Tamboured Jacquet Muffins Coloured, Pique, & Laced Colonade & Cambric do. Coloured Cambric and Calicoes Elegant Silk Shawls, do. Cambric do. Brussels and Kidderminster Carpets and Carpeting Gentlemen's Real Beaver, Fashionable Hats —Patent do. Ladies Trimmed do. Rich Black Molekin Rich figured do. Guns and Rifles Elegant Fowling Pieces Seine Twine 6-8 and 10-4 Diaper and Damask do. 8-4, 10-4, 10-18 Damask and Diaper Table Cloths Irish Linens and 5-4 Irish Sheeting. Which will be sold on moderate terms. October 25. tf.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next general assembly of Virginia, praying that an act may pass to authorise the sale of a TRACT of LAND, belonging to the estate of Wm. Stepcoe, dec'd. late of Hewick in Middlesex county, for the benefit of his infant children and his other legal Representatives. Nov. 1. utl.
THE Co-partnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. will dissolve by mutual consent, on the 11th inst. THOS. TAYLOR, JNO. SATCHELL. The subscribers, under the firm of TAYLOR & BROWN, Offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS and COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods and West-India Produce, most of which will be disposed of at private sale on very low terms for cash or approved negotiable notes. THOMAS TAYLOR. JAMES BROWN, Jun'r. (df.) October 11.
THE HIGHEST PRICE (IN CASH) WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS OFFICE FOR CLEAN LINEN & COTTON RAGS.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
WILL offered in boxes containing 26 to 36 pieces, purchased in Dublin last July, and imported in the ship George from Liverpool, for sale by the box and piece by JOHN HENRY. Who has also on hand, a few bales of GERMAN OSNABURGS, imported direct from Varel. October 29. 6wp
TO RENT, THE Lumber House at present occupied by the subscribers on the Cris Street leading to the Basin. It is two stories high, 60 feet long, 20 feet wide, and well calculated for storing Flour or Tobacco. If it is not rented, the above articles will be received on storage by PICKETT, POLLARD, & JOHNSTON. November 5. (ep3w)
JUST RECEIVED, THE 4th Vol. of Marshall's LIFE OF WASHINGTON.—Subscribers to this work are particularly requested to call for their respective books at William Prichard's Book and Stationary Store. Wm. Prichard begs leave to inform the public at large, that he is now selling off his stock in trade, at reduced prices. October 29. d.
YOUNG LADIES ACADEMY. MRS. O'REILLY respectfully informs the inhabitants of Richmond, that she has opened an Academy on the Capitol hill, adjoining Major Duval's, for the education of Young Ladies in the following branches, viz: The English and French languages grammatically; writing and arithmetic; history, geography and globes; music, drawing, and all kinds of work, viz.—embroidery in chenille, gold, silver, silk, &c. composing figures, historical and ornamental landscapes, flowers, fruit, birds, &c. maps wrought in silk, chenille, gold, &c. print work in figures or landscapes; cloth work in fruit, birds, flowers, &c. flagging and varnishing in vases, pyramids, baskets, tea caddies, egg-pens, &c. grotto and shell work, artificial flowers, tambour and Dresden, cross stitch, tent stitch, tapestry, &c. bugle and pearl work, painting on velvet gauze, silk, vellum, &c. Terms made known at the Academy. November 19. eptm
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me by John Kelso, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to John and William Bell, I shall, on Friday the 20th of December, at the house of the said John Kelso, in the upper end of the county of Cumberland, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, that valuable Farm, containing 550 acres of Land, on which he now lives, (subject to two prior deeds of trust) as will pay the sum due to the said John and William Bell, of about six hundred and fifty pounds, with some interest thereon, for the benefit of John Eppes. CREED TAYLOR, Trustee. Nov. 19. eptm
REMOVAL.
RUSSELL & WALLACE have removed to the store formerly occupied by Mr. Henry Hovey, where they have for sale a General Assortment of GROCERIES: viz—Loaf and Brown Sugar, Real Cogniac Brandy, West India and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Sherry and Madeira Wine, Molasses, Paints, Oil, Square and Flat Iron, Cut and Plain Tumblers by the gross, Young Hops and Imperial Tea, Allum, Salt Petre and Pimento, Indigo, Black Pepper, Loose and Sack Salt, Butter by the firkin and retail. A few barrels Philadelphia porter—and will receive per the Schooner Richmond Packet , some excellent Philadelphia beer: all of which they will dispose of at a moderate price. N. B. A few bacon hams for sale apply at above. November 12. 4t.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Tuesday the 17th day of December next, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of Col. William Peachey, deceased, in Richmond county: ALL the NEGROES belonging to said estate, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock, and terms of sale made known on the day of sale. JOHN NICHOLSON, adm'r. Nov. 12. ep16D
TO BE SOLD,
At Warren, in Albemarle county, on the 10th of December next. ONE hundred prime NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls. A credit of one, two and three years will be allowed upon the purchasers giving bond and approved security. On account of the length of credit more than ordinary attention will be paid to the security that will be required. WILSON CARY NICHOLAS. Warren, November 12. tda.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from my pasture two or three weeks past, a valuable PLOUGH HORSE. He is of a bay color, sturdy and well set, has a large body, and one of his eyes (I believe his right) has been injured by a blow which divided his upper eye lid, and has almost if not entirely deprived him of sight in that eye. He has a twitch mane and tail; gallops, trots, and paces, and would answer as well for the cart as for the plough. I have some reason to believe he was brought to Richmond about the time of the Fairfield Races , and either exchanged or sold. I will give the above reward, and pay all restoration charges, to any person who will deliver him to me, and I will give twenty dollars for the detection of the thief, if he has been stolen. W. BROCKENBROUGH, Hanover, October 22. tf.
ALL Persons having demands against the estate of Philip Ludwell Grymes, Esq. late of Brandon, Middlesex county, deceased; are requested to forward them properly authenticated—and those who are indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the Rev. Henry Heffernan of the said county, who is fully authorised to settle all matters relative to the estate during my absence. SAMUEL W. SAYRE, Adm'r, Brandon, November 8.
THE Subscriber purports practicing the Law in all the Courts held in the city of Richmond; also in the County Courts of King William and Hanover; wherein any business confided to him, shall meet with prompt attention. ANDREW STEVENSON. Nov. 12. 4t
WARDLAW, has received his fall supply of Medicines, by the ship Rolla from London; also a great variety of Paints, Varnishes, Surgeons Instruments, patent Medicines, &c. &c. And by the ship George from Liverpool, a large supply of vials and shop glass—Those who favor him with their custom may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizens of Richmond are requested when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper to prevent mistakes. Nov. 1. tf.