The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1808-03-08 00:00:00

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THE COMMISSIONERS appointed under the act of the Congress of the United States, "Authorising the Erection of a BRIDGE over the River Potomac, within the District of Columbia," to receive subscriptions for erecting the same, hereby give notice that the Books of Subscription, will be opened at Steele's Hotel in the City of Washington, on the 1st Monday in April next, between the hours of 12 at noon, and 3 P.M.
Form of Power required from those who make use of an agent. I empower _____ to subscribe for me, in my name, for _____ shares of Potomac Bridge stock, under the "Act authorising the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac, within the District of Columbia."
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Richard Ligon of the county of Amelia, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, to Donald McKenzie, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 5th day of April next, a tract of LAND lying in the said county, containing by estimation 420 acres, or so much thereof as will fulfil the purposes of the deed of trust.
RUN-AWAY from the subscriber living in Essex county on the 11th day of February, a very likely Negro Man by the name of NIM-KOCK; he is about five feet ten or eleven inches high, clear limbed, black and sleek, about 27 or 28 years of age; he has no particular mark that I remember to describe him by, he is a very sensible, shrewd, cunning fellow, and no doubt will tell a very plausible story. As to his dress he has such a variety of cloaths that it is impossible for me to describe them; but when he left home he had on a round jacket and overalls, home made cloth, kersey wove, cotton warp and filled in with wool, and an old brown great coat pretty much worn.
HALLERIAN ACADEMY.—G. L. HALLER is induced on account of his extensive concerns, but more particularly on account of his impaired health, to retire from his present sedentary employment; in consequence of which circumstance, he has given up to Mr. L. H. Girardin all the school-concerns of this institution, reserving to himself the management of the economical department as far as those pupils of both sexes, who are to board and stay in the buildings of the said institution, may require.
TO BE SOLD to the highest bidder, at the late residence of John Booker, dec'd. in the county of Amelia, the 4th of April next, on a credit of twelve months, all the perishable PROPERTY belonging to the estate of the said John Booker, dec'd. and sundry Negro Slaves belonging to the said estate as may be necessary for the payment of the debts due from said estate.
REMOVAL.—DODGE & CO. have removed to Col. Mayo's Buildings, four doors below their former store. They have just received an elegant assortment of GOODS which they will sell extremely low.
HERRINGS, &c.—100 barrels Herrings, 50 boxes Chocolate, 12 pipes French Brandy, 5 pipes Gin, 1000 wt. Seine Twine, wrapping Twine, 30 kegs FF Gun-Powder, Patent Shot, 40 barrels Liver or currier's Oil, 110 reams sheathing Paper, 50 doz. Spades and Shovels, 3 tons sheet Iron, 4000 wt. sheet Copper & Copper Bottoms, 2 tons German Steel, 20 tons Grind Stones, 500 Weeding Hoes, 20,000 horse shoe Nails, Screws and Bails for raising mill stones, Paints, Oil, Putty, and Window Glass, with a large assortment of Hardware and Ironmongery, for sale by BREAM & FOLLETT.
WILLIAM TEMPLE, has received by the ship Herschell from Liverpool, and Calpe from London, an extensive supply of MERCHANDIZE, suitable to the present and approaching season, which he will sell low.
IN CHANCERY.—Middlesex County Court, December, 1807. Mary Callis, Elizabeth Minor, Ann Tomkins, John McLaughlin and Mary Overton his wife, Peter Cosby, George Tiller and Mary his wife, Complainants—Against John Cosby, David Cosby, Wm. Harvey and Judy his wife—Andree and Polly his wife, and Meriwether and Barbary Minor his wife, Defendants. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; On motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered, that the defendants do appear here at March court next and answer the complaints bill, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Enquirer for two months successively, and another posted at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy, TH. MUSE, c. m. c.
ELLIS & ALLAN, have on hand an excellent assortment of the best English GOODS, Consisting of the best superfine Navy Blue, Black and other colored Cloths: Lady's Fawn, Brown and Blue Cloths, Best Loudon Cassimers and double Mill'd Blue and drab Cloth, Princess Cords, Constitution Cords, Velvets, Corduroys and Thicksets, Swandowns, Toiletets and quiltings for Vests, Molekins, Silk quilting, Florentines, } for do. Circassian and Tissue Silks, } Cloths from 10s from 8s to 40s. pr. yard, all colours, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, and a few pieces Nat. Cotton. Gentlemen's Silk Hose, plain and ribbed, Angola, Lambs Wool, Worsted and Cotton do. Best Shoes with and without soles, Ladies' black, white, and drab colored Silk Hose, plain, laced and bath clocks, Plain and laced three threaded Cotton Hose, Plain black, worsted and cotton ditto, Black and white Gauze ditto. Misses Cotton Hose, Ladies Elastic Habits, Gentlemen's best beaver and patent silk Hats, Ladies' ditto and silk beaver ditto. Elegant Lace Veils, India Shawls 6-4 to 8-4, Maroons, Muffs and Tippets of various kinds, Lace Shawls, Fans and Gilt Combs, Red silk and morocco Shoes, Thread and cotton Lace, Irish Sheetings 5-4 wide, Linens from 1/3 to 5/3 sterling per yard, Long Lawns, 3-4 Diaper and Damask for table cloths, Damask Table Cloths, Gentlemen's neat undervests with & without sleeves, Pantaloons, &c. Cotton Cambricks 4-4 to 6-4, Cambricks Ditto 6-4, Elegant Italian Crapes, various colours, Figured rich imperial Saracens, Silk Chambrays and handsome Furniture Calicoes, Elegant Fringe for curtains, do. for Carriage, Ditto new fashioned Egyptian Tassels, Furniture Binding of all colors to suit cord, Black, white, pink, blue and salmon coloured Crapes, Superior Black Bombazeen, Black and other colored silk Shags, Sampler Canvas, Some new music for the Piano Forte, A large assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves, which will be sold low. A few elegant Brussels Carpets with Rugs, Kidderminster Carpets and Carpeting, Flannels and Bags, Smith's Bellows, Anvils and Vices, Coal Shovels and Spades, Weeding Hoes, Smith's Hammers and Screwplates, Fenders with and without Bottoms, Iron Rim Locks with Scott's Springs from 6 to 12 Inches, Brass Rim Locks, Stock Locks from 6 to 16 Inches, Padlocks, Chest, Cupboard Press, Drawer Locks, Chisels, Gouges, Files, a large assortment, Drawing Knives, Cutting Knives, Mill-saws, Whip-saws and Hand-saws, of the best steel plate, Augurs Screw and Barrell, Ivory Knives and Forks with Carvers to match, Buck ditto very superior, Common Knives and Forks, Butchers and Shoe Knives, Cast Steel, Some uncommonly large Razors warranted, Elegant Plate Warmers, } double and treble Tea Trays and Waiters, } Gift Spectacles, Pebble eyes set in silver, Common Spectacles, A large assortment of Gentlemen's Pocket and Pen-Knives, Large Curtain Pins, 4 Inch Shanks, Common Hat Pins, Chimney Horns, and Brass finger Plates, Brass Commode handles plated ditto, Nails from 3d to 20d, German, Bristol and Bistered Steel, Handsome Gilt dressing Boxes and Castors, Handsome plated sets of Tea Equipage, Iron and Salt. Which with a variety of other articles, they will sell low for cash, or to punctual customers. Richmond, March 4. [1aw3t]
JACOB JOHNSON, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, near the Market Bridge, has just received and for sale, Harrison's Chancery Practice, 2 vols. Tidd's Practice, 2 vols. Abridgement of the Laws of Nisi Prius, Roberts on the Statute of Frauds, new on Fraudulent conveyances, new Watson on Partnership, (A new and much enlarged edition) and with additional references to American Reports, Sugden on Vendors and Purchasers of Estates, a new work, Douglas's Reports, 2 vols. with new references to American Reports, Kyll on Awards, from the new London edition, with 60 pages of American Law incorporated, Peters' Admiralty Reports, new, 2 vols. Peere Williams' Reports, new Edition, 3 vols. Taylor's North Carolina Reports, 1 vol. Johnson's New-York Reports, 3 vols. New-York Term Reports, 2 vols. New-York Cases in Error, 3 vols. Cranch's Reports, 3 vols. Smith and Ogden's Trial, Williams' Massachusetts Reports, Caine's New-York Reports, Washington's Virginia do. Herty's Digest of the Laws United States. Day's Cases in Error, 1 vol. Study of the Law, Sullivan's Lectures, 2 vols. Dallas' Reports, 4 vols. East's Crown Law, 2 vols. Reports, 7 vols. Mac Nally's Evidence, 2 vols. Saunders' Reports, 3 vols. Tucker's Blackstone, 5 vols. Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5 vols. Buller's Nisi Prius, Espinasse's do. 4 vols. Azuni's Maritime Laws, 2 vols. Runnington on Exchequer, Scholte and Leiroy's Reports, vol. 1. (a new work) Hawkins' Pleas of the Crown, 4 vols. Montague on Set-off, Powell on Devises, Bacon's Abridgement, 7 vols. Jacob's Law Dictionary, 2 vols. 4to. Halles ditto, 2 vols. Banquet and Puller's Reports, 4 vols. Maxwell on Bills of Exchange, Williams' Abridgement, 5 vols. New works of merit published in Philadelphia may be had at the above store as soon after their first appearance as possible. Richmond, March 4, 1808. [1aw1m] THE subscriber has accommodations for six or eight boarders by the year, on moderate terms. ALEX. QUARRIER. [2w8w]
EUROPE.
BOSTON, FEBRUARY 22. LATEST FROM PORTUGAL.
By the arrival at the Vineyard, of the brig Perseverance, Capt. Atkins, we have received a file of Lisbon papers to the 19th Dec. Excepting sundry Decrees of Junot, the General in chief of the French Army, stationed there, they contain no news of any interest whatever.
LISBON, Dec. 4. A proclamation was this day made by the French General in Chief, in which the object of his visit is promulgated. Our previous accounts from Paris told us what that was. December 8. The use of arms, excepting military, is this day prohibited, under severe penalties. It is also decreed this day, that English property, of every kind shall be confiscated; that all merchants, Portuguese, French, &c. shall, within three days, make a declaration of such of these articles, as they have in their possession, under the penalty of paying ten times the amount that may be found on them; and suffer besides corporal punishment. December 11. It is this day ordered, that French and Spanish money shall be currently received. It is also decreed, that no advance in price, shall be made in the price of necessary articles of consumption—under very severe fines.
December 12. Tavern-Keepers and sellers of wine and spirits, are ordered to close their doors at 7 o'clock, upon all Portuguese or French soldiers. December 15. Notice is this day given, that French Officers consider themselves as only in a state of garrison; and that they can require of the inhabitants nothing further than lodgings, fire and light. December 18. The inhabitants are prohibited from meeting together under penalty, if found with weapons, of suffering death.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 23.
LONDON, Dec. 21. Last night we received Dutch papers to the 11th, and French to the 12th instant. The latter state, that Napoleon has arrived at Venice—the former that Peace had not been concluded between the Turks and Russians on the 30th ult. but was shortly expected to take place; that the Russian troops which had arrived at Manfredonia, and which it was believed to march through Italy and Germany, had again embarked on the 24th of October, in order to proceed homeward by sea; and that the English troops had evacuated Alexandria, had come to Palermo, in Sicily.
December 22. The following is a copy of a letter received yesterday, as that handed about at Madrid, purporting to be addressed by Bonaparte to the Prince of Asturias. Whether it was written to that Prince previously or subsequently to the discovery of the conspiracy, we have not been able precisely to ascertain, as no date appeared on the copy. "Beloved Prince, "Receive from the hand of the Count of Haro, the sword which the interest of my Empire, the honor of the Spaniards, and the opinion of your excellent accomplishments require to be made over to the Chief of the Troops destined to revenge our arms for the repeated grievances with which our enemies have thought proper to outrage them. One day you will govern the people you now fly to conquer, and France will have in you a friend to distinguish among your neighbors, to concur with us, suppressing in their origin, and chastising those that may be disposed to promote discord. I have therefore thought proper to command General Junot to make known to the army, that your sacred person placed at its head, represents me, and that of your Father, my dear Ally. I am proud in promising myself, that by these means that friendship which I so much value will be increased."
"NAPOLEON, "Emperor of the French, &c." December 23. It is said, that there is at this moment actually cut down in the Brazils, timber sufficient for the construction of 20 sail of the line. Our West-India islands can be amply supplied from the Brazils with provisions, lumber and every article of necessity.
December 25. A packet is appointed to sail for the Brazils. The Post-office has intimated, that letters to any part of that settlement will be speedily forwarded. Some merchants yesterday communicated to the Admiralty their request to know whether, and when a convoy would be granted to the Brazils? but no decisive answer has been received, or rather some time was required to consider the subject and present an answer.
Yesterday a deputation of merchants trading to Portugal, waited upon the Portuguese Ambassador, to enquire his opinion concerning the propriety of beginning immediately a direct trade from hence to the Brazils. His excellency declining giving any answer in his official character—he intimated, however that such a step would be at present premature. An order of government has been received at Dover, to fit out the Danish vessels lying at that place, and to send them up the Thames.
December 26. The king of Wirtemberg has prohibited from being presented at Court, every individual of the ancient immediate nobility, who is not employed in the service of the State, & who has not obtained a title. Ministers, we understand, have agreed upon a declaration to be published, stating it to be his Majesty's intention to give to the Captors, his Majesty's right in all prizes that shall be taken from the Emperor of Russia, or his subjects. They have also agreed upon
the instructions to be sent to the several Courts of Admiralty, to enable them to take cognizance of, and proceed upon, the captured and forfeited vessels. These Courts include his Majesty's Courts of Admiralty in foreign settlements; and the instructions point out the mode of proceedings, in cases of capture, of all ships, goods, and merchandise, by any of his Majesty's ships of war, to which letters of Marque and reprisals have been granted.
The general object of the late Treaty signed between France and Austria is, to arrange those new relations which the occupation of the mouths of the Cattaro have produced between Austria and France, or rather between France and Turkey. The mouths of the Cattaro formed one of the South Eastern bulwarks of the Turkish empire; and the possession of them by the French Emperor secures him a camp of entrenchment and of attack—a position of control and of offence against that devoted empire, whenever it may suit his purposes to attack it. Hence the long effort of France to procure it, and of Russia to defend it. Russia having become the confederate of France, and its partner in the future spoil, surrendered up the River and Province of Cattaro, as one of the means of enabling her ally to hunt down the common game; and Russia having surrendered this very important position, it became impossible for Austria to continue her secret resistance.
The Ex-Venetian States surrendered by the Second and Third articles, are part of the indemnities to Austria in the Treaty of Luneville. It is thus that France has gradually recalled all that she then gave; the Treaty of Pressburg took Venice, and the Treaty of Fontainbleau takes the Venetian States—These cessions are important in a double point of view; in the first place, as rendering France invincible Mistress of the Adriatic;—in the second, as evincing the complete subjection of the Emperor Francis.—Bonaparte has no ally; all are his slaves or his enemies.
December 28. It has been currently believed at the Indian House for some days that Gen. Oudinot, arrived at Astracan six weeks or two months ago, with his army. We understand advices of this singular calamitous event have been received in town. It is now some months since it was publicly known that Oudinot, with 12,000 men, had set out for the east. We may therefore presume, that means have been adopted in the proper quarter, for countering the objects of his expedition. If not, a high degree of responsibility lies somewhere.
December 29. Some time ago we stated, that it was a prevailing opinion in some well informed political circle, that Centa would probably be soon attacked by his Majesty's forces. In corroboration of this we have now to state, that in a policy of insurance, done yesterday at Lloyd's, on a vessel bound to the Mediterranean, this clause was introduced—"with liberty to call at Centa." A letter from Cadiz mentions the arrival there of a body of French troops, and describes the consternation that generally prevails throughout Spain, and that an attack from us was apprehended at Cadiz.
December 31. COURT OF LISBON.—The following are the principal members of the Royal Family of Portugal, who have embarked for the Brazils: Maria Francisca Elizabeth, queen of Portugal and Algarva, born December 17, 1734, married her uncle Don Pedro 3d, King of Portugal, who died the 25th of May, 1806. Juan Maria Joseph Lewis, infant of Portugal, Prince Regent, born the 15th May, 1767, and married June 9, 1785. Charlotta Joachima, infant of Spain, and princess of Brazil. Maria Ann Francisca Josephina, sister of the queen, born Oct. 7, 1736. Maria Francisca Benedictina, sister of the queen, born July 24, 1746; married Joseph Francis Xavier, prince of Brazil, who died 10th Sept. 1788. The following are the children of the prince regent: Maria Theresa, born April 29, 1793. Isabella Maria Francisca, born May 19, 1797. Don Antonio, prince of Beria, born Aug. 12, 1798. Maria Francisca, born April 22, 1800. Isabella Maria, born July 4, 1801. Michael, &c. born Oct. 26, 1802.
January 3. The last French papers, which will be found in the Messenger of this day, contain an answer, by Napoleon himself, to the decree of general blockade, lately issued by the British government. There seems an earnestness in the present ruler of France, not only to exclude every English manufacture, but to cut off the commerce and intercourse of every other nation, with the continent of Europe; for it is not to be doubted, that if Napoleon acts in the spirit of his proclamation, and we act in the spirit of ours, no ship of any power whatever can find its way with safety into a continental port.
If we enforce our right of search upon every neutral merchantman, which we certainly shall do; and Napoleon denationalizes, as he calls it in the language of the old republican vocabulary, every vessel that shall submit to be thus searched by the English, the consequence will be, that all trade must be at an end. No neutral merchant will ship a cargo for the continent upon a hazard of this sort.—If his vessel be searched, it is to be confiscated for submitting to that which he cannot, and has no right to prevent; & such is the almost absolute certainty, from the swarm of British cruisers and ships of war, that his vessel will be searched, that no insurance can be held out to him to guarantee the risk—no temptation of extravagant profit can warrant the hazard of the venture.
This proclamation therefore as effectually excludes the Americans from the European continent as it excludes the British. The Americans do not pretend to deny us the right of searching their merchantmen; and yet if they submit to be searched in future they incur the risk of confiscation upon entering a continental port. What then is to be done? Are we to renounce a right, founded upon the law of nations, as acknowledged in all modern times and all countries, in order that the Americans may carry on a commerce with the continent of Europe? Or is France to revoke this unjust & tyrannical condition which no law or authority can sanction? There can be no hesitation—the grievance is caused by France; and if the neutrals, with America at their head, lose their continental trade, they must blame France and not England. Under the old law they were safe—the search was not punishment, except in the case of contraband, when it was meant to be a punishment; but under the new code of France they are placed in the following dilemma—they must either submit to or resist the search—if they submit, they are destroyed by the operation of the new law; if they resist, they are captured as the just prize of war for violating that duty to which the law and practice of nations has bound them—& has attached, as the necessary consequence of refusal, a penalty commensurate with the injury; which penalty must consist in confiscation by that party, having the right to make the search.
The motive of the French ruler, in this proclamation, must either be to force America into a war with England, or to interdict foreign commerce altogether with the continent. It is pretty plain that his inclination is to effect both points; but he is chiefly bent upon the latter—and this he can certainly do; for though commerce does not grow up under the sword, and manufacturers and traders are not very plentiful in a country where soldiers are landlords, and pillage is rent; where the incessant demand for war has cleared every work-house and every shop of those industrious youths, who were training up to the different branches of manufactures and commercial arts, destroying by this means the rising promise of industry, whilst the old branches were unavoidably decaying & falling off—though in a country in this unhappy state, internal trade is not very speedily revived, yet foreign commerce may very easily be interdicted.
MILAN, Dec. 22.
The emperor and King, seated on his throne, surrounded by the Vice-Roy, the grand duke of Berg, the prince of Neufchatel, the high officers of the empire and of the kingdom, the high officers of the crown, the counsellors of state, the civil and military officers of the royal household, received yesterday at private audience, the deputations of the three electoral colleges. These deputations were introduced one after the other by the grand master of the ceremonies; each of their presidents pronounced a discourse suitable to the occasion, & to which his majesty answered in a manner honourable to the deputies as it was flattering to all his Italian subjects. His majesty has likewise admitted to the honour of being presented to him a deputation from Tuscany destined henceforward to live under his laws. By a royal decree of the 19th his majesty has created 15 new dignitaries, 50 commanders, and 300 knights of the iron crown.
The next day, by another decree, the monarch has ordered that the council of the Consultatori should cease to make a part of the state council, and should assume the title of Senate . By third decree, the sovereign has appointed 12 assistants near the state council of the kingdom; whose functions will be the same as those of the auditors near the state council of France. The fourth constitutional statute of the kingdom, the first of the four royal acts communicated on the 20th to the three electoral colleges, is of the following tenor:
Fourth Constitutional Statute of the kingdom of Italy. "NAPOLEON, by the grace of God, and the constitutions of the empire, Emperor of the French and King of Italy; having seen the first constitutional statute of our kingdom of Italy, of March 17th, 1805; we have decreed and do decree as follows: "ART. I. We adopt our son prince Eugene Napoleon arch-chancellor of state of our empire of France, and Vice-Roy of our kingdom of Italy. "II. The Crown of Italy shall after us and in default of our male legitimate and natural children and descendants, be hereditary in the person of prince Eugene and of his legitimate and natural descendants, from male to male by order of primogeniture, to the perpetual exclusion of females and their descendants. "III. In default of our sons and legitimate and natural male descendants and of the sons & legitimate and natural male descendants of prince Eugene, the crown of Italy shall devolve to the son or next of kin to that prince of blood who shall then reign in France. "IV. Prince Eugene, our son, shall enjoy all the honours attached to our adoption. "V. The right which our adoption gives him to the crown of Italy, shall in no case & circumstance whatsoever, authorise either him or his descendants to raise any pretension to the Crown of France, whose succession is irrevocably settled by the constitutions of the empire. "VI. We do command and order that these presents, the seal of state being first affixed thereto, be communicated to the electoral colleges of our kingdom of Italy, inserted in the bulletin of the laws, and addressed to the tribunals and administrative authorities, that they may transcribe them upon their registers, observe, and cause them to be observed. "The Secretary of State of our kingdom of Italy is charged with seeing the present dispositions duly executed. "Given in our imperial palace of the Tuileries, the 16th February, 1806. (Signed) NAPOLEON. By the Emperor and King. (Signed) ANTONIO ALDINI. December 25. His Majesty the Emperor, left, yesterday, at 6 o'clock in the morning, the Capital of Italy, to return to that of his vast empire. The discourse which his majesty pronounced on his meeting of the three electoral colleges.

ges of the kingdom, in the great hall of the palace, on the 20th of this month, is of the following tenor.
"I see you with pleasure surrounding my throne. Returning here after three years absence, it pleases me to observe the progress my people have made; but how many things remain yet to be done in order to wipe out the faults of our fathers, and render you worthy of the destinies I am preparing for you!"
"The intestine divisions of our ancestors, their miserable egotism to cities, prepared the loss of all our rights. The country was dismembered of its rank and dignity; that country, which in remote ages, had carried so far the honor of her arms and the splendor of her virtues. That splendour, these virtues, I make my glory consist in reconquering them."
"Citizens of Italy, I have done much for you; I shall still do more. But on your side, united in heart as you are by interest with my people of France, consider them as your eldest brothers. View constantly the source of our prosperity, the guarantee of our institutions, and that of our independence, in the union of the Iron Crown with my Imperial Crown."
It is not yet known whether the ci-devant kingdom of Etruria will be incorporated with that of Italy, or whether his majesty intends giving it another sovereign. Meanwhile we give the following extracts of letters, from Florence, concerning the state of things in that country.
FLORENCE, Dec. 12. In consequence of the proclamation issued the 10th by the Queen Regent of the kingdom of Etruria, by which her majesty has announced to the Tuscans the termination of her government, General Reille commander of the legion of honor, and of the military order of Bavaria, knight of the order of Saint Henry of Saxony, aid-de-camp to his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and his commissary to take possession of the kingdom of Etruria, arrived at Florence the 7th inst. and formally declared to the royal council that he was charged with the taking of possession, and to receive in the name of his Imperial Majesty the oath of fidelity, submission and obedience. There arrived also here on the 10th, 600 French cavalry, 1200 infantry, and several pieces of artillery.
In consequence of these arrangements, her majesty the Queen left on the same day the capital of Tuscany with a numerous suite, carrying with her fifty waggon loads of her own effects and property. The next day the French Imperial arms were displayed on the City Palace. The infantry, cavalry, chasseurs, volunteers, and national guards, assembled on the royal square, and gave the oath of fidelity to his majesty the Emperor of the French.
COWES, December 28. Arrived a neutral ship from Teneriffe, with barilla and wine, and three American ships, laden with colonial produce, to obtain orders from their correspondents, having been warned by his Majesty's cruisers not to proceed to any of the ports of the enemy, under blockade.
December 30. A vessel arrived yesterday from a French port, which it had quitted on the 21st instant. As far as we can learn, it brings no particular intelligence. Bonaparte's attention, according to prevalent rumours in France, is unceasingly occupied with the partition of Turkey, which in all probability will soon be carried into effect.
A deputation of the American Merchants waited upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Saturday, for the purpose of obtaining information as to some points connected with the late orders of council, and particularly to ascertain whether it was intended to impose any tax on articles of American produce, on board such American ships, as should, pursuant to their orders, touch at British ports? The enquiry of the Deputation was principally directed to the article of cotton, and the answer of Mr. Perceval was quite decisive, that Ministers do intend to propose a duty upon that article. Upon asking, whether such American ships as should not, in consequence of the French Decree, feel it safe to proceed to an enemy's port, after having touched in this country, would be allowed a licence to sail in any other direction; the answer was, that no licence would be granted to any other than the port of such ship's original destination.
DEAL, Dec. 30. Last night about 5 o'clock a flag of truce arrived in the Downs from Calais, having on board a Spanish Messenger, who landed this morning and proceeded immediately to London.
January 1. Letters of the 20th ult. were yesterday received from Flushing. From them it appears that the Dutch merchants have ventured to remonstrate with the French government, on the want of fairness and equality in the execution of the laws concerning foreign commerce in France and Holland. They complain, that in France a brisk trade is carried on with various nations, while no vessels of any kind can go out of the ports of Holland. If this complaint be well founded, it warrants an imputation of great cruelty indeed against Napoleon; for France without all commerce, may still be a great and rich country; But Holland is a trading nation, or it is nothing. Its cities, built on piles, must at last be deserted; and its scanty land, laboriously preserved by mud walls and banks, must at present be abandoned to the encroaching waters, unless the life of the state be preserved by the quick circulation of trade and commerce. However, while the conqueror is gradually seizing her barrier fortresses, of what importance is it to him that Holland should again become a marshy waste? Probably he will answer the Dutch merchants briefly "become a part of France, and you shall have in all things the fate of France."
A vessel arrived in the river yesterday, from Dantzic, which place she left twelve days ago. At the time of her departure, there were quartered in that free Hanse city 15,000 French troops, under the command (as the captain understood) of General Oudinot, who our readers may recollect, was reported to have reached Astracan with a French force. The continuance of so numerous a corps in this district has prevented the wretched inhabitants from recovering (as they fondly hoped) from the distresses occasioned by the late war. A loaf of rye bread, not exceeding 5lb. which before the war might have been purchased for 6d. cost then 2s.
SHEERNESS, Dec. 31. Arrived, the American ship America, from Philadelphia, bound to Amsterdam;
and the brig Daniel and Frederick, from the same place, for Rochelle; they have been warned by our cruisers not to approach their ports of destination, on account of the strict blockade, and therefore remain here for orders. This afternoon a large American ship, the Adventure, Ruffs, from Cadiz, with sherry wine for London, was brought in here in a sinking state, and totally dismasted, having been on the Mouse.
January 2. Private letters from France, of a very recent date were received yesterday. They mention an extraordinary movement of troops in every direction, the immediate object of which is not stated.
By an American vessel which left Bordeaux about 12 days ago, we learn that the report is current in the provincial towns on the coast, which we mentioned a few days ago, that the August Josephine is to exchange her imperial crown, as consort to the emperor, for the iron crown, which she is to wear on her feminine brows, as Queen of Italy. Her place is to be occupied, say these same French reports, by a Russian Princess, the sister of the Emperor Alexander.
From the Barbadoes Mercury of the 26th of January.
Arrived on Saturday his majesty's ship Argo, captain Digby, from Goree. The Argo, after leaving Goree, touched at St. Jago (one of the Cape de Verd islands) where some of the British men of war, and other vessels employed in the service of the expatriated family of Portugal had touched; and on the 7th inst. the African ship Swift, (arrived here) fell in with the London, Monarch, and Marlborough, British, and Richard, Portuguese ships of the line, in lat. 2, 30, S. long. 26, fourteen days from Lisbon, on their voyage to the Brazils, with some of the Princes and Nobles on board.
The Aolus frigate of 32 guns, Captain Lord W. Fitzroy, in 7 days from Bermuda, arrived here on Sunday. There is a circumstance, that of Admiral BERKELEY's being appointed to command on the Jamaica station, as soon as he is relieved by Sir J. B. Warren, which in all probability will give the Americans fresh offence, & further widen the breach with us, as they may not consider this as the most ample punishment for the crimes committed on their coast by that officer.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24.
Mr. Newton from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported the bill to them committed for the amendment of the embargo law, with amendments, which was ordered to lie on the table, and to be printed.
Mr. Whitehill presented a resolution of the general assembly of Pennsylvania, instructing their Senators and Representatives in the Congress of the United States to use their endeavors to have an amendment made to the constitution of the U. States that the federal judges should hold their offices for a term of years, be removable on the joint address of a majority of both Houses of Congress, and in cases of impeachment, that a majority should be sufficient for conviction.
Mr. Whitehill moved that they be committed to a committee of the whole on the state of the Union, to which had been referred the resolution before the House on the subject.
A considerable discussion on this motion ensued, in the course of which Mr. Whitehill withdrew the motion that the resolutions might lie on the table, and Mr. J. Clay renewed the motion.
The opponents to commitment argued that this was not a resolution of the state in form as it was a distinct resolution of the two houses, the signature of the governor not being affixed to it, and the constitution requiring his signature to every act of the legislature. That this was merely a recommendation to the representatives of that state, and could not be considered an official instruction.
The advocates of reference contended that this was the expression of the opinion of the legislature of that state, as such tendered to the House, and not considered as a legislative act which required the signature of the governor. The reason why this method was adopted was, that it was well known that the signature of the governor of the state would be refused to any resolution in favor of such an amendment to the constitution; and this was the only manner in which the sense of the legislature could have been expressed.
The speakers in favor of the commitment were Messrs. Smilie, J. Clay, Marion, Holland, Macon, Southard, and Findlay; against it, Messrs. Milner, Kelly, Barker, Dana, Goldsborough, Lyon, Cook, and Talmadge. The resolution was finally committed, 82 to 23.
Mr. Smilie laid upon the table for consideration the following order as a part of the rules of the House.
If any member in speaking shall violate decorum and order, he shall be called to order by the Speaker, or may be called to order by any member, in either of which cases he shall immediately sit down: the objectionable words may then be repeated by the member calling to order, and if required, be taken down in writing by the clerk and read: Whereupon the member called to order, may either deny, retract, explain or apologize for the words spoken. If the House be satisfied therewith, no farther proceedings shall be had, but if otherwise, he shall be subject to the censure of the House, at its discretion, according to the constitutional provisions in that respect.
Mr. Newton reported a bill to permit John D. Gardner, and John Prince, junior, to dispatch a vessel to Sierra Leone on the coast of Africa, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
The engrossed bills to extend credit on revenue bonds, and appropriating money for the support of the military establishment, were read the third time and passed.
The House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. PITKIN in the chair, on the bill to remit the duties on the importation of the monument to be erected to the memory of the officers who fell in the attack on Tripoli.
Mr. Milner's motion for adding a section to the bill for covering and railing the monument being under consideration.
A considerable debate arose on it, in which Messrs. Milner, Rowan, Cook, Nichols, Van Dyke, Campbell and Lyon supported the motion; and Messrs. Macon, Smilie, Stanford, D. R. Williams, Taylor and Alexander opposed it.
When the question on the amendment was at length taken, and negatived, 50 to 42. The committee then rose and reported the bill without amendment. Mr. Milner renewed the amendment,
which he offered to the bill in committee of the whole.
The House adjourned, near five o'clock.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25.
Mr. Jackson, a member from the state of Virginia, appeared and took his seat.
The House took up for consideration the bill for remitting the duties payable on the monument, &c. and Mr. Milner having withdrawn the amendment which he yesterday offered, Mr. Gardner moved that the bill be re-committed. Negatived. The bill was then ordered to a third reading.
On motion of Mr. Dawson the House went into committee of the whole, Mr. MARION in the chair, on the bill for procuring an additional number of arms.
The bill provides as follows:
"That a sum of money not exceeding one thousand dollars, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of procuring by purchase, or causing to be manufactured within the United States, and under the direction of the President of the United States an additional number of stands of arms, to be deposited in safe and suitable places."
Mr. Dawson moved that the blanks be filled with $120,000. Mr. Duvall announced his intention to move another section appropriating 200,000 dollars for the purchase of arms from Europe if opportunity should offer.
Mr. Dawson then moved to insert 500,000 in this blank; and it was so filled, Ayes 61.
Mr. Quincy moved to amend the bill by striking out "causing to be manufactured within the U. States," and insert "contracting for their manufacture within the United States or causing to be manufactured at the present manufactories for the U. States."
[The reasons urged for this motion were, that this bill now authorised the purchase by the United States, of private manufactories, which was not expedient, as the extension of the present manufactories of the U. States would be both cheaper and produce better arms. The reasons urged against it were, that it was proper to leave a discretion in this respect with the Executive, and that it was essentially necessary to allow the establishment of a manufactory on the other side of the mountains, which might be precluded by the amendment.]
The amendment was carried 46 to 44. The committee then rose and reported the bill as amended.
The sum with which the blank was filled was agreed to without a division.
The amendment offered by Mr. Quincy and agreed to in committee of the whole, was negatived—51 to 49.
Mr. Quincy, as the objection of western gentlemen to this amendment seemed to proceed from the supposed prohibition by it of the establishment of a manufactory beyond the mountains, proposed the following proviso:
"Provided, that nothing in this act shall be construed to authorise the President of the United States to purchase any existing manufactories of arms within the U. States—Negatived, 49 to 42.
When the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Basset, the House went into committee of the whole, Mr. CURTIS in the chair, on the bill concerning public contracts.
Messrs. Basset and Troup supported the bill generally, and Messrs. Holland, Sloan and Kelly, opposed it. In the course of the discussion Mr. Cook made a motion to strike out the 1st section of the bill; which was negatived 57 to 41.
Mr. Quincy moved to strike out the proviso at the end of the first section excepting from the general restriction contracts in which immediate delivery is had and immediate payment made, &c.
A wide debate took place on this motion, in which Messrs. Rowan, and Quincy opposed the bill generally, and Messrs. J. Clay, Pisk and Basset supported it.
On motion of Mr. Blackledge, the committee rose, Ayes 59, and obtained leave to sit again.
FRIDAY, February 26.
A message was received from the President of the United States by Mr. Coles his Secretary. Which being read,
Mr. Dawson moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of the bill for raising an additional army—Agreed.
Mr. Dawson then moved that the bill with the document respecting the regular army, be referred to the committee on our military and naval establishments—Agreed.
Mr. Dawson then moved that the documents and so much of the message of the President as relates to a volunteer corps and the authorizing a new detachment of the militia, should be referred to the committee appointed on the 18th inst. to enquire into the propriety of organizing a volunteer corps of 24,000 men—Agreed.
Mr. Garnett moved a resolution for printing the rescinding act of the state of Georgia, on the Yazoo grant. His reason for this, was that this act contained a condensed view of material facts relative to that subject, and after looking among the documents in the House he could not find it.
Mr. Rhea moved to amend the resolution by adding "also a copy of the act rescinded."
Mr. Stanford thought it this was printed, a document which had been before the House stating the share which each member of the legislature who passed it received with their names, should be added to it.
Mr. Bacon announced his intention of moving the printing of the report of the commissioners. Some desultory conversation took place on the resolution, in the course of which,
Mr. Troup, in remarking upon the act rescinded, said that no such act existed; it had been honorably consigned to oblivion. The House had it not in their power to draw it from the grave. The gentleman might produce a paper which he might call an act of Georgia, but this House could not order it to be printed as an act of the state of Georgia.
Mr. Stanford moved to insert the word "authenticated" before the word "copy."
Mr. Rhea at the suggestion of some gentlemen having withdrawn his amendment.
Mr. Bacon moved an amendment for the purpose of introducing into this resolution the articles of cession to the U. S. and the report of the commissioners of the United States on the Yazoo claim.
After some conversation Mr. Bacon's amendment having been agreed to—49 to 42.
Mr. Goldsborough moved to amend the resolution by adding "and all other documents in the possession of this House relative to the Yazoo claim."
After some observations on the subject, Mr. Goldsborough withdrew his amendment.
Mr. D. R. Williams, as there appeared to be some difference of opinion on the subject, and to give time to prepare a resolution, to meet the wishes of all, moved a postponement of the resolution.
After some further conversation, Mr. D. R. Williams, as by making the motion time had been gained to prepare a resolution that would obviate all objection, withdrew his motion; and
Mr. Garnett wishing to withdraw the resolution to replace it by another, The Speaker declared that a motion after amendment could not be withdrawn.
Mr. Masters renewed the motion for postponement. Carried, 58 to 39.
Mr. Sledman moved that when the House adjourned, it adjourn till Monday—Negatived, 49 to 46.
An engrossed bill for procuring an additional
number of arms was read the third time and passed without a division.
The engrossed bill for remitting duties payable on the importation of a monument, &c. was read the third time and passed, Ayes 73.
Mr. Basset having called for the order of the day on the bill concerning public contracts,
Mr. Nicholas moved that the business be postponed to make way for the bill amendatory of the embargo law.
After some observations from Mr. Basset, declaring that if the gentleman persisted in his motion he should call for the yeas and nays on the motion,
Mr. Nicholas withdrew his motion, and the House refused to take up the contract bill, Ayes 28.
The House then took up the bill amendatory of the embargo law; which being under consideration, a message in writing was received from the President of the U. States, which the Speaker declared to be of a confidential nature.
The galleries were accordingly cleared, and the doors remained shut till about half past 3 o'clock, when the House adjourned.
SATURDAY, February 27.
The House met with closed doors and so continued till near two o'clock; when the doors were opened.
The bill for extinguishing debts due from the United States was postponed till the next Monday week, 46 to 38.
The House then took up for consideration the law amendatory of the embargo law, as reported by the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Several amendments having been made and negatived, to render less burdensome the restrictions on fishermen, a motion to adjourn (4 o'clock) was negatived, Ayes 16.
Mr. Newton moved to add to the bill an amendment vesting in the President of the United States a power to grant leave to citizens having property in a foreign port, to dispatch vessels in ballast to convey the same to this country, provided sufficient bond, &c. be given.
A motion was made by Mr. Lyon to adjourn, and negatived, Ayes 28, Nays 47.
Amendment carried without a division; and The bill ordered to a third reading on Monday, nem. con.
MONDAY, Feb. 29.
Mr. Clifton presented a resolution comprising an amendment to the constitution to render senators of the United States liable to removal by a majority of two thirds of the respective legislatures who chose them.
This resolution was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. C. then presented a resolution of the state of Virginia on this subject; which was referred to the same committee.
Mr. Dawson presented a letter from the governor of the state of Virginia, covering an act of the Legislature of that state to which the assent of Congress is required before it can become a law. It was well known Mr. D. observed, that no state can, without the consent of Congress raise any troops.—The Legislature of Virginia had passed such a law for the defence of her frontier, and solicited the consent of Congress to it. Referred to a select committee.
Mr. Dawson reported a bill authorising the raising an additional army; which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
[This is the bill which went through a committee of the whole a few days ago, and has since been committed, in consequence of the President's message on the subject. It is now reported according to the letter from the Secretary of War.]
Mr. Clifton, from a select committee, reported a bill to revive and make permanent an act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in contested elections of members of the House of Representatives of the United States, and to compel the attendance of testimony in such cases.—Twice read & referred to a committee of the whole.
The engrossed bill supplementary to the act supplementary to the embargo law, was read the third time, and after a debate of two hours, was passed by yeas and nays—97 to 22.
The bill to admit the importation of old copper free of duty, was returned from the Senate, with an amendment including SALT-PETRE and SULPHUR in the remission from duty on the importation. The amendment was immediately agreed to, ayes 75.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. J. RICHARDS in the chair, on the resolution some weeks ago reported by a committee for authorising the Secretary of War to sell such arms of the United States as may be disposed of without injury to U. S.
Mr. Dawson hoped the committee would agree to the resolution. By the report of the Secretary of War there were now 140,000 stands of arms in the public armoury, and perhaps by the next month, as a bill had been passed for procuring more, there might be an addition to the number of 30 or 40,000 stands. Several states in the Union were not well provided with arms, and were anxious to purchase from the United States. The applications for that purpose arose from the great difficulty of getting them from beyond the seas.
Mr. Bibb said he would only state that the legislature of Georgia had at the last session passed an act authorising the Governor of that state to obtain arms for the state by purchase. The governor had sent an agent here to ascertain whether a purchase could be made from the United States or not. I have seen a letter from the Secretary of War saying that 50 or 40,000 stands might be spared.
The resolution being agreed to, the committee rose and reported the resolution.
On concurrence with the report of the committee of the whole, a considerable conversation arose, in which Messrs. Goldsborough, M. Clay, and Macon opposed the resolution, and Messrs. Dawson, Bacon, Bibb, Smilie, Key, Troup, Taylor, Nicholas and Findlay supported it.
Mr. Rowan moved to amend the resolution by striking out the word "sell" and insert "loan"—Negatived, ayes 12.
The resolution was then agreed to ayes 72, and referred to a committee to bring in a bill.
[The opponents of this resolution generally contended that a resolution had already been passed this session after a very lengthy discussion, to arm the whole body of the militia at the expense of the United States; that being the case, it was not seemly to sell to one part of the Union that which they were about to bestow gratuitously to the remainder. That but a few days ago the House had appropriated a large sum of money for the purchase of arms; and now to sell arms would betray inconsistency. That by passing this resolution the states who had appropriated their funds to the purchase of arms, would get all the worst arms belonging to the United States, which the latter would replace them by new and better arms. That the number of 140,000 stands was not too much or even enough for the United States to keep at their own disposal. That it had been truly said by the advocates of the resolution that it would be selling in fact to themselves, nevertheless if too many were sold (and none ought now to be sold) the states to whom they were sold might prohibit them from being carried out of their respective states, or might fix them at any one spot in those states; in which case, they would be lost to the United States for general service. That the political horizon darkened every day and clouds lowered around them; this was not the time then in which the United States should divest themselves of that defence which they had.]
The advocates of the resolution replied that although a resolution for arming the whole militia of the United States had been passed, it was to be supposed, from no report having been made on the subject, that either the present time was deemed improper for its introduction, or the committee could not construct a bill for the purpose; or relinquished for the present. That it was true they had but a few days ago agreed to purchase arms yet those arms were purchased for the benefit of the whole Union, and to render them beneficial they must be distributed; if any state then wished to purchase, the sale would be a distribution to a part of the Union without a loss to the whole. That the states of South Carolina and Georgia who now particularly wished to purchase, were peculiarly situated, having at the same time internal and external enemies, and were not able to procure arms; farther, that those states had made appropriations for this purpose, the former to the amount of 60,000 dollars, when they knew that a proposition actually pending in this House for gratuitously arming the whole militia, but they had wished to pay for their arms, and not receive them as a donation from the general government. That if the supernumerary arms of the United States were not of a good quality, the states were not bound to purchase; this then could be no objection. That if the present number of arms in the arsenals was not too great, the resolution expressly said that they should not be disposed of; so that the question whether the United States had too many or too few came not into consideration on the passage of this resolution. That it would be an act not only of humanity and duty, but of interest to place arms in the frontier states in some way or other, for if the country should be occupied by an enemy while they were hesitating on the subject, it would cost them more trouble and treasure to repossess themselves of it, to do which would be their undoubted duty, than to prevent themselves from being dispossessed of it. If then these states were disposed to purchase arms, there could be no objection to permit them so to do, for they could not be had otherwise than from the United States.
Mr. M. Clay, in the course of the discussion, observed that gentlemen seemed in the course of their observations, to consider the bill for the classification of the militia as rejected. On a vote taken to-day there had been present 120 members. This being a tolerably full House, he rose for the purpose of giving notice that he should call for the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole on the bill, at 12 o'clock to-morrow.
BALTIMORE, December 29.
THE DUEL.
Our correspondent at Washington informs that Mr. Barent Gardenier, (representative from the state of New-York) and Mr. G. W. Campbell (from Tennessee) went out on Sunday morning to fight.—But the circumstance being made public, a great concourse of men, women and children, resorted to the marked scene of action; the affair was postponed; but, I fear, not yet over. Mr. Eppes, as second, attended Mr. Campbell; Mr. White accompanied Mr. Gardenier. Fed. Gazette.
WASHINGTON, March 2.
The city was yesterday full of reports, announcing the fall of New Orleans before the potent arms of Col. Burr and Gen. Moreau, between whom an alliance was patched up to give plausibility to the story. We have sought information at every source from which it was to be expected, and can confidently say there is not the least foundation for this rumour. Intelligence from New Orleans is received down to the first week in February, when every thing in that quarter was tranquil.—Nat. Int.
The Senate have, without division, sanctioned the nomination of WILLIAM PINKNEY, Minister Resident at the Court of London.—Id.
CASE OF JOHN SMITH.—Tuesday, March 1.—The day appointed for hearing his defence on the resolution of expulsion. Mr. Smith did not himself appear. His counsel applied for further time, and stated that Mr. Smith was desirous of obtaining testimony from the Mississippi and Orleans territories, &c. The Senate took no other order on this application than the reference to a select committee of various depositions addressed to their Secretary.
A bill has been brought into the Senate, and one of a like tenor in the House of Representatives, authorising the President to raise, in addition to the present force, five regiments of infantry, one regiment of riflemen, one regiment of light artillery, and one regiment of cavalry. The bill has gone through committee of the whole in the House of Representatives without opposition.
LIST OF PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS in the Corps of Engineers made on the 23d day of February 1809.
 Lt. Col. Jonathan Williams promoted to the rank of Colonel.  Maj. Jared Mansfield, do. do. Lt. Col.  Captain Alexander Macomb, do. do. Maj.  Captain Joseph G. Swift, do. do. Maj.  1st Lt. George Baneford, do. do. Capt.  1st Lt. Wm. McRee, do. do. Capt.  2d Lt. Charles Gr. Charles

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS, CONCERNING THE EMBARGO.
No. II.
Having so clearly stated my objections to war, unless it be in defence; having also recommended a patient submission to the evils of the embargo, great as they are; it may perhaps be suspected that I entertain a partiality for the one or the other of the belligerent nations. I believe myself, in this question, to be influenced solely by a regard to the welfare of my own country. But as protestations and denials are easily made, I shall ask only to be judged according to my works. I will endeavor to treat the subject, not only with impartiality but with liberality.
Candor requires it to be admitted, that the most active opponents and partizans of the different questions, may be not only virtuous men, but genuine patriots. This affords an apparent contradiction. In the present state of public opinion, it cannot be easily reconciled. It is therefore a task not only beyond my expectation, but beyond my hope. All that can be hoped is, that every friend to his country will cultivate a temper of forbearance and patience, and a spirit of liberality and conciliation.
This recommendation I know will be treated, by some, as an unattainable object—by others with ridicule and contempt, but if every man, who has influence will take into consideration that our public situation, requires the union of all the talents, virtue & experience of the country, he will perhaps be induced to obtain the union of these, by the only means which can produce it.
I also know, that to effect such an union, will be attended with many difficulties; and although I may not succeed, perhaps it may be accomplished by some other, more popular or fortunate pen. It is indeed an object worthy of the most lofty and ambitious minds, as well as those who are always ready to sacrifice private to public interests.
I do not allude to such an union as may be produced by charters, parchments, records, obligations, bonds, &c. but an union of heart, soul, and spirit; an union which will amalgamate & bring into co-operation, all the talents, virtue and energy of the country.
If the reader will allow credit for the principles avowed, and objects acknowledged, he will patiently consider, not only such arguments as are advanced, but such as may occur to his own mind. This is a small request. It is all that I ask. I can safely trust to time and reason for favorable results.
If upon reflection, it shall be discovered that we owe forbearance, patience and conciliation to one another; if we find it necessary to cultivate these, in order to promote our own welfare, and secure our political rights, shall we not find sufficient clarity for the errors or even faults of distant nations? May we not suppose that their conduct towards us, proceeds from motives and causes which may be defended? Ought we, who cannot bear with the frailties of our neighbors and friends, to expect more from distant nations?
Let us not then, cultivate implacable resentments, or prejudices against either. Let us remember that the nations of Europe have been long engaged in war; that they alternate accuse and recriminate; that each imputes to the others designs of boundless ambition; each supposes itself aggrieved; and each engages in the most destructive wars, not only with bravery, but with the ardor of personal resentment.
While such feelings exist, while the judgment is easily misled by the angry passions, it is not surprising that the acts of neutrals, however innocent they may be, should be misconstrued; and that, from this cause only, each nation misled by an ardent and inconsiderate zeal, should exercise a rigor against neutrals, which their own reason at cooler moments would reject.
To such causes may be imputed, the obnoxious and oppressive conduct of the belligerent powers; and to the same causes, we may impute the political expediency, perhaps necessity of an embargo.
We cannot pretend to know what may be the final designs of either nation towards us, nor ought we to impute to either more than its own acts authorize. So far as they are promulgated, Great-Britain appears to be blamable. The decrees of Napoleon, though oppressive, refer to, and are justified by the previous conduct of Great-Britain, and are to terminate whenever that power will pursue a conduct towards neutrals, either just or reasonable.
From the manner in which the decrees of Napoleon are published; it is very evident, if truth is due to his promise, that we may impute to Great-Britain alone, not only the general injury to our commerce, but the evils of the embargo; and that if Great-Britain by the injustice and precipitancy of her own measures, had not put it in the power of the emperor Napoleon, to throw the whole blame, not only of the war, but of the embargo upon that government, then the enemies of France, might be heard with reason and with patience.
If the conduct of Great-Britain had been moderate, just and defensible, either to the rest of Europe, or to the United States—and the present war on the part of that nation was dictated by necessity; then the people of the United States might indeed be told, that Great-Britain afforded the last and only barrier, by which they could be preserved from the general humiliation and subjugation of the world.
Wide indeed from this view are the facts. Every man conversant in the modern affairs of Europe, knows, that Great-Britain is the sole cause of those destructive wars, which have long raged in Europe; that the argument justified by prominent facts, is, and has been uniformly against that power; and that the gigantic strength of Napoleon, has been the consequence of the British policy.
While the argument is so much in favor of France; while there is nothing to favor the pretensions of Great-Britain; as much as ought to be expected from us by them is to disentangle ourselves from a cause for further dispute with either, and to leave them to worry each other, as long as they choose, in the mighty struggle. In the mean time, we may turn our minds from the attractions of avarice, and the allurements of wealth and luxury to considerations of usefulness; we may endeavor to reanimate those patriotic feelings; those ardent and excited sensibilities, which reared us to the rank
independence; those principles which formed an union of heart as well as action.
Having already said that the existing difficulties are imputable to Great-Britain alone, no argument will be offered to demonstrate the impolicy of a rupture with France, nor will I even devote my pen to the use of such arguments as will excite a spirit of indignation, and lead to a rupture with that nation, whose conduct is the cause of the present calamity.
My object is to shew, notwithstanding we are compelled to choose between war and an embargo, that our interest as well as the general principles of our government, forbid an appeal to arms, unless indeed we shall be urged by the imperative calls of self preservation.
I know it has become a subject of solicitude to ascertain what were the inceptive causes, which have led to this direful alternative, and there are many men of high consideration ready to rouse the public indignation by loud and vindictive complaints.
The British and French nations, certainly hold the first stations in the civilized world; they are the patrons of arts, science, agriculture and philosophy; and as far as public documents are known, they owe to the United States an interchange of social duties. So far from this, the conduct of those nations is not only hostile to their own acknowledged principles, but to those general rights which appertain to the freedom of the seas.
Why then it is asked, is an unoffending and distant people, who have not injured or impeded the plans of either: I say why should such a nation be compelled either to abandon its just rights on the ocean, or become a party in a war, hostile to its practices as well as principles?
Suppose it should be ascertained that this calamitous situation was the consequence of British usurpation; or French ambition; or the erroneous conduct of the American administration; or the faults of our foreign ministers: Suppose all the powers of eloquence, logic and truth, should demonstrate that the entire blame was imputable to either of these causes; should we therefore neglect our public duties because the guilt is ascertained, and endeavor to rouse the public mind with all the ardor of feeling to inflict the severest punishment?
This will demonstrate a weakness of intellect, but little short of fanaticism; it would resemble the folly of a ship's company, who would suspend their exertions to extricate the ship from rocks and quicksands, until they should first ascertain the cause of their misfortune.
Such is the present situation of the American people. Nobody denies or attempts to extenuate the danger. Our first duty therefore should be to call all hands to their stations, to admonish them of their danger as well as duty, and to excite an enthusiastic emulation in deeds of usefulness. As the united strength of the ship's crew might be necessary to save the vessel, so an union of the people, upon principles of pure patriotism, may save us from the calamities of war.
Notwithstanding such arguments are unanswerable, and every man is ready to acknowledge that our strength as well as political salvation depends upon union; yet there are many men who will perplex themselves with anxious enquiries, into the conduct of our rulers and ministers. They will not be persuaded to put forth their strength for the general safety, until they have ascertained facts which perhaps at the present crisis ought not to be revealed.
When the proper time shall arrive for arraigning our own public functionaries, if any of them have offended, I will not shrink from my portion of duty; but for the present it is certainly most wise to unite, head, heart and hand in an honest and conscientious effort, to save our country from danger—perhaps from inevitable destruction.
The embargo at present affords the only method. It is therefore the duty of those, who think so, to use all the means within their power, whether of popularity; argument or persuasion to recommend a solid, permanent and honorable union. Why then should we weaken the public strength, or paralyze the energies of our individual faculties by enquiries which cannot benefit the nation?
Let the errors or faults for the present rest where they may, we must cultivate union and genuine patriotism:—We must be cemented by the strongest, and most honest ties, or be exposed to a danger, which no patriot, no philosopher, no philanthropist can contemplate without emotions too big for utterance, too distressing and alarming for silence.
Let me repeat, that at this crisis, it will answer no good purpose to ascertain that the impending dangers, have proceeded either from the conduct of foreign nations, or the errors of our own confidential public characters. Our general policy ought to be regulated according to the existing state of things. If any of our public servants have acted improperly, after the fact shall be ascertained, we will withdraw our confidence and consign them, for the rest of their days, to the curses of their own accusing and tormenting consciences.
When the mighty nations of the old world, shall behold, that we waive our independency above all price; that we voluntarily impose upon ourselves the greatest privations; that we withdraw from the ocean; a sense of justice or the excitements of ambition, will supercede the allurements of ambition, and the excitements of anger. They will pronounce, that such a people are entitled to the applause and confidence of the civilized world: That they not only are, but deserve to be free.
PACIFICUS.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
NUMBER I.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
In calling your attention to some late occurrences in the City of Richmond, I am solicitous to avoid the imputation of censuring men who have hitherto stood high in public confidence, and private estimation. When however without even the preliminary etiquette of reconciliation, we find a strong coalition formed between men who have been habituated to view each other for years thro' the jaundiced medium of party spirit and political rancor, we must believe that the halcyon days of universal harmony have arrived, or doubts irresistibly press themselves on the mind as to the motive by which such inconsistencies have been committed. To believe that the harsh and indecorous denunciation of Mr. Randolph could sweep away the reputation of a consistent patriot, is a judgment would permit me to offer at the shrine of his vanity. There are men however who borrow from him a gleam of light, and who feel that their name is destined to no other immortality, than that which is re-
flected through his character. There are men who without the magnanimity of his independence, yield their opinions and principles to the turbulent passions, by which his conduct is often governed. There are men who have marked him as the idol of adoration, and who bow, even to his errors, with all the fear of superstitious credulity. That these men should coalesce with any party to promote his views, was an anticipation long since formed. Too timid to decide for themselves, they cannot comprehend the tremendous consequences which threaten their country by that course to which they are impelled by the passions of Mr. Randolph.
A considerable portion of talents, is not irreconcilable with the characters I have spoken of. Even great talents are united with an imbecility of mind, which abandons the judgement to the influence of habit or passion. That a minority in the Virginia Legislature, should be ready and willing to advocate the election of any others than the favorite candidate of the republican party, was to be expected. The principles that would lead the federalists on the floor of Congress, to advocate the election of Mr. Burr against Mr. Jefferson, would lead them to support any candidate against the voice of the people. It is not because they believe him less their enemy, but it is because they foresee the division which his nomination will produce, and because they know that when the opinions of mankind are brought into collision, ambition and self-interest gather the spoils of national discord.
In addition to the Federal members who attended the caucus in the nomination of Mr. Monroe, there are discovered the names of some, whom the people have hitherto held respected for their attachment to the constitution and the liberty of their country. Whilst it is true that these meetings are avowedly those of men in their individual capacity, yet they are designed to produce a weight and an influence which justify strictures and animadversion on the opinions of those who attend them. Whilst it is true, their acts are not legislative, they are of a nature to produce the force of laws. The right of opinion I hold sacred—but the right to canvass that opinion or to question the motives of him who maintains it, if of a political nature, is not less so.
With respect to the motives of the federal party—to believe that their course has been dictated by their unbiased judgment, is to suppose them guilty of a species of apostasy, disgraceful equally to their principles and understanding. Have they forgotten that Mr. Monroe was denounced by Gen. Washington—Have they forgotten the day of his proscription as a "Disgraced Minister" by Mr. Adams?—Have they forgotten that he was viewed as the partizan who aided in publishing the disgusting amours of Gen. Hamilton? If they have not, I call on them to assign one reason for standing forward as his advocate at this crisis? When in the face of the people whom they represent, men have the firmness to co-operate with those who have been denounced as the enemy of the people, liberality requires of us to believe, that they are possessed of such data, as will reconcile their conduct with the public interest. To demand of these gentlemen the motive of their preference, is a right which the people have. The splendor of their names and the elevation of their characters give a weight to their political opinions which deserves consideration.
We are to presume then, that they are possessed of reasons which the public interest requires to be divulged. I have in vain sought a solution, for the part which some men have borne. When I refer to the pages of Hume, that its author has abandoned a character whom he once honored with such unbounded confidence. In the frothy gallantry of others, the features of puerile versatility are strongly marked. But the manly mind of Mr. Hay, is incapable of those rapid revolutions, which I pity and despise in others. His talents, the uniformity of his political opinions, the texture of his mind, forbid me to believe that he would suffer his name to be introduced as the partizan of any man, whom he did not look up to as most worthy the confidence of his countrymen.
The caucus which was held at the capitol discovered an ingenuity of arrangement, which is admirably calculated to insure the success of their course. The celebrity of great names is designed to mislead the people; they give a sanction to bad opinions & decorate errors with the robes of fame; But the people should recollect that humanum est errare, and the most splendid talents are not exempt from the truth of the maxim. The people should also remember, that the most captious views of practical politics, are connected with feelings which we deny from policy but not from conviction.
PUBLICOLA.
The Possessors of the first Edition of Blodgett's Statistical Manual, are requested to paste this view on a blank leaf of their Book.
   FROM THE UNITED STATES FOR FIVE YEARS, FROM 1802-6. STATISTICAL VIEW.   1802. 1806.     Produce 2,635,000 3,420,000   Of the Sea 2,884,000 3,116,000   Of the Forest 4,580,000 5,476,000   Of Agriculture 32,995,000 38,800,000   Of Manufactures 1,655,000 2,725,000   Miscellaneous 300,000 450,000   Total Exports 45,050,000 54,000,000   Total Domestic 12,105,000 14,500,000   Foreign Articles 13,586,000 16,231,000   Total Exported 55,000,000 65,000,000  
We understand that the reports about N. Orleans, are completely unfounded. The circumstance of an Extra-Mail is ascribed to some communications and thanks transmitted to the President of the United States, by the Legislature of that territory, respecting his conduct in the affair of the Batture.
What can the enemies of the embargo say when they see the letters from the merchants of London to their correspondents in this country? These letters are dated about the time of laying it on. They had all the light of the late blacking-ironiers before them; & yet they explicitly declare, that we have no other alternative but to go to war with one or both of the belligerent powers; or to draw ourselves within our own shell. Our administration surely deserves some credit for their sagacity in predicting this state of things.—These are indirect, but conclusive arguments in favor of the Embargo.
We understand, that on the morning of the 2d instant, an anti-contra took place between Mr. Gardener of New-York, and Mr. Campbell of Tennessee, near Bladensburg in the state of Maryland. Mr. G. fell at the first fire. The reports are various about the nature of his wound. Some represent it as mortal; others say his fate is undecided. Of this class is a gentleman, whom we saw last night, and who arrived in the northern stage. Mr. G. lies at Bladensburg.
COMMUNICATION.—The vacancies which have happened in consequence of persons declining to act upon the committees which were appointed to further the Monroe ticket, will be supplied in due season.
MARRIED lately in King & Queen, Mr. DANDRIDGE P. COURTNEY to Miss SALLY COLEMAN LUMPKIN.
Last Evening's Mail.
NEW-YORK, March 3.
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
The ship Pamlico, capt. Milrea, which arrived at this port last evening, left Nantes on the 16th January, and brings to the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, Paris papers to the 6th, inclusive. We have carefully examined our files to that date, without being able to select one article of political importance. Bonaparte arrived at Paris on the first of January from Milan, after nominating the celebrated Rœderer (who fills the situation of Neapolitan minister of finance) a grand officer of the legion of honour. Captain Milrea reports, that the Emperor was expected at Bordeaux in a few days, on a visit to the sea-coasts.
An embargo had taken place at Bordeaux, Rochelle, and Antwerp, and was hourly expected at Nantes.
A violent earthquake, of more than half an hour's continuance, had been felt throughout the coast of Barbary, particularly at Algiers, which had done considerable damage.
An article from Hamburg announces the intelligence that an English squadron, under the command of Admiral Hood, had presented itself before Marstrand, a city of Sweden, and demanded the occupation of that port and fortress, with what success does not appear; but the inference is palpable, that England expects Sweden will be compelled to join the continental coalition.
The Paris papers are occupied with presentations to the Emperor, and internal regulations.
TO YOUR TENTS ONCE MORE!
The public have been constantly imposed upon by the nefarious deceptions of presses, in the pay of Great Britain—we have endeavored with earnestness, to counteract those injurious artifices and frauds upon the public.
We now deem it a duty, to impress it most seriously on the public, that as we can have no interest separate from the interest of the United States—every tie that is sacred and binding to social man—independent of every consideration of principle and pride, fixes the affections and the duties of the editor of this paper, to those generous wishes and solicitudes, which bind men to their country, and men of numerous families to covet and preserve peace.
The same obligations call upon us not to let the people slumber—nor to let them be imposed upon—if when we are sustained by the concurrent character of events, men will not believe—if they will willingly trust to the deceiver, then while we deplore the infatuation, we are the more justified—we now assure the American public, that we are possessed of information of the most authentic character.
That Great Britain has determined to make war upon us. That all vessels bearing the American flag are seized in the ports of Great Britain.
And that their ministers have declared their determination not to depart a little from their pretensions.
Mr. Pinkney had not left London, but his functions had been in some degree suspended by the hostility of the ministerial declarations, with his claims and protests.
If we are not much mistaken, a message on this subject has been communicated to congress. The people of America may rely upon the information we have here given—we have never yet imposed a falsehood upon the public—we should deem ourselves meriting infamy, to hold out a false alarm, on a subject so serious—we have fulfilled the duties of a faithful centinel—if they will trust to traitors—be the evil upon their credulity.
WASHINGTON, March 4.
We state, upon respectable authority, that a conversation, reported in some public prints, as having passed between Mr. Madison and Mr. Rose, respecting the president's proclamation, did not take place.—Nat. Int.
IN SENATE, March 3.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the application of Mr. Smith's counsel for further time. Whereupon, on motion of Mr. Adams, the consideration of the report of the select committee in this case was postponed to the 15th inst. and liberty given to Mr. Smith's counsel in the mean time to inspect the papers received by the Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 2.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. PITKIN in the chair, on the bill concerning public contracts, 31 to 24.
A motion made to strike out of the bill that part which exempts contracts for lands, was negatived 50 to 36.
Mr. Blackledge moved a section to direct the Secretaries of the Treasury, War and Navy, and the post-master-general to make
annual reports, and every particular respecting them.
The amendment was adopted, Ayes 55. Mr. Randolph from the committee to whom was referred that part of the message from the President of the U. States which relates to certain prizes against the public peace, reported a bill to punish conspiracies to commit treason against the U. S. which was twice read, and, together with a letter from the attorney-general, referred to a committee of the whole.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
A meeting of the President and Professors, February 20th, 1808.
Resolved, That John Ely be, and hereby is, forever expelled from this College, for disorderly conduct.
At a meeting February 20th 1808, Resolved unanimously, That Andrew Holmes, John Goodall, John Ragland, William Taylor, William Buchanan, Joseph John Hill, William M. Tomlin and Thomas Hayes be, and hereby are, forever expelled from this College, for riotous conduct.
(Signed) J. MADISON, President. March 9. (31)
NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a poll will be demanded for the next election of a Representative of this city. It will be demanded from the conviction of his integrity, a confidence in his talents for business, and a knowledge of his merit as a magistrate of Richmond. March 8. (31)
HALLERIAN ACADEMY—Dr. G. L. Haller, for reasons stated in his last advertisement, has ceded to me the above Seminary, formed by his highly meritorious exertions. The details which this circumstance renders necessary shall be more satisfactorily conveyed in a circular addressed to Parents and Guardians. The subjoined information will suffice for the present.
The branches already announced continue to be taught. Mr. Doyle devotes his attention to the English, Latin and Greek classics, and to other valuable branches. A well-qualified native of France, exercises jointly with me the male pupils in reading, reciting, speaking and writing French.
The young Ladies shall be taught in distinct apartments by Mr. Doyle and myself alternately. Their instruction shall always be considered as the most sacred part of a sacred trust.
Mr. Monroe obligingly consents to allow me the use of an excellent Philosophical Apparatus belonging to him, and this liberality, deeply felt by me and the students, will put it in my power to introduce, with great advantage, a course of lectures on Natural Philosophy. To those youths also, whose inquisitive minds may embrace a wider range of investigation, every assistance which my library, my collection of minerals, my books on chemistry and natural history, and my own humble researches may afford, shall be joyfully imparted.
With a view to render the benefits of the establishment accessible to a larger portion of society, I intend at the expiration of the present quarter, to reduce the fees for certain branches. A few days will enable me to ascertain the proper and safe basis of such a reduction, and every necessary detail on that head shall be communicated in the circular to which I have alluded above. Pupils from the country are to board either with some relations in this city, who shall be the guarantee of their moral conduct, or with Mr. Haller, whose parental attention both to the physical comfort and moral purity of the youths confided to his family, is fully evinced by their affectionate gratitude and the general tenor of their deportment.
Further particulars immediately wanted, may be obtained by letter or by personal application to me. I must observe, however, that very influential and very sacred considerations will prevent me from devoting the school hours to any other concern but the direct business of instruction.—Those hours are at present from about 8 in the morning to till 3 in the afternoon.
L. H. GIRARDIN. Richmond March 8, 1808. (Jaw2A)
NOTICE, to the creditors of James and Alexander Dunlop.—That on Saturday the 30th day of April next, at 9 o'clock A. M. the subscribers will proceed at the Compting Room of Henry Hovey, in this city, to make a dividend of the funds in their hands, arising from a deed of trust executed to them by Alexander Dunlop, the surviving partner, and duly recorded in the General Court.
The several creditors will be particular in lodging their claims with H. Hovey, duly established, before the day limited for payment—and where from the remote residence of any of the creditors, it shall be inconvenient to give personal attendance, they will use the precaution to appoint an attorney in fact, for the purpose of subscribing to the terms of the said deed of trust, and also of receiving the dividend.
For the information of those concerned, the following clause is extracted from the said deed. "But it is hereby declared and fully to be understood, that if any creditor or creditors of the said James and Alexander Dunlop shall refuse to accept the provisions of this deed of trust, and shall institute any suit or suits against the said Alexander Dunlop as surviving partner, that then, and in every such case, the person or persons so refusing, shall be barred of, and excluded all benefit arising from the provisions of this trust, and thereupon it shall and may be lawful for the said trustees to proceed to make a dividend of the money coming to their hands under this trust, between and amongst those only, who shall consent to rest their claims upon the provisions contained in this deed: the property and effects hereby conveyed, being all to which the said Alexander Dunlop is entitled, either as surviving partner or as an individual."
W. M. LONG, HENRY HOVEY, SAML. MCRAW, } Trustees. Richmond, March 8, 1808. [Jaw2A]
THE Subscriber intends in future, to practice LAW in the county courts of Henrico, & King William, and in the Hastings and District Courts of the City of Richmond.—His attendance on these courts will be regular and uniform. EDWARD CARTER STANARD. Richmond, Feb. 8. (4F)
TO RENT (FOR TWO YEARS)—That V. Imbrie TAN-YARD of the late Mr. Jacob Bockus and now occupied by the subscriber; situated on the main-street of this city between the Capitol and the Basin of the canal. Its conveniences are superior to any other in this place. A large carrying shop, cellar and drying loft, a spacious bark house, two bark mills and houses, a beam house and every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3,000 hides a year, exclusive of skins. Also, on the same tenement, a convenient dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stable and garden. The renter may also be accommodated with some excellent Red-Oak Bark, now in the bark house. Proposals for the above will be received by the subscriber till the 1st of April next, on that day it will be offered at public auction before Messrs. Prosser and Moncure's Vendue Office. Bond with approved security will be required, and possession given of the whole property for rent is the ill state of health of the subscriber to pay that attention the business requires. MARCUS BELCAN.
N. B. The said Tan-Yard may be rented for three years longer by applying to the executors of the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockus, dec'd. Richmond, Feb. 9. (Jaw1A)

DOMESTIC.
BOSTON, February 22.
The Senate on Thursday, adopted a Resolution, requesting the Senators and Representatives in Congress, to procure an alteration of the Constitution, to empower the President to remove any of the Federal Judges, on an address of a majority of the House of Representatives and two-thirds of the Senate, of Congress—For it 20—Against it 17.
Independent Chronicle.
The public opinion is settling quietly in favor of the election of Mr. MADISON as the next President of the United States.
FROM LEGHORN.
Extract of a letter from Leghorn to a gentleman in Salem, dated Dec. 29, 1807.
A messenger dispatched to Gen. Armstrong at Paris, on our concerns, has returned with advice that we should immediately sell our cargoes, and quit the port as speedily as possible, as he was apprehensive of a WAR between France and America. For myself, I know not what to do. To remain here, in case of a settlement of differences between our government and England, we run the hazard of imprisonment, and the confiscation of all American property.
NEW-YORK, February 26.
The British Packet NORTON, with dispatches from Mr. Rose, sailed yesterday morning, with a fair, and "a staggering breeze." She had 16 passengers, 900,000l. sterling in bills, and upwards of 6,000 Letters. Her safe arrival at Falmouth, will be grateful news..... N. Y. Gazette.
The ship Osage, for France and England, only waits the arrival from Washington, of the two Couriers, Lieut. Lewis & Mr. Nourse, both of whom are hourly expected.
Merc. Adv.
It is reported, that Gen. D'Alvimar, of the French Army, has lately arrived in this country, vested with a very important mission from his government to Congress. That Officer, endowed with great talents, and well known throughout Europe, by his voyages through Greece, Egypt and the Levant, was brought up with the Emperor Napoleon, at the royal military School—During the last campaign of St Domingo he was first adjutant general to General Le Clerc, and has often been employed in the Spanish colonies of the continent, sometimes vested with the most difficult missions, in which he has never failed to succeed..... Ib.
February, 27.
Naval Courts Martial—At a Court Martial, begun and held by adjournment from the 12th ultimo, to the 8th inst. inclusive, (Sundays excepted) on board the United States ship Constitution, in the harbor of New-York, by order of Isaac Chauncy, Esq. captain and commanding officer of the United States vessels of war at this place, the following persons were tried, to wit:
Midshipman Jacob Felter, for ungentlemanly and unofficer-like conduct, in entering a methodist meeting-house, in Brooklyn, and there behaving in a very indecent and unofficer-like manner, in making a riot both in the house and street, and insulting a magistrate. The charges being fully proved, the court sentenced him to be cashiered, and rendered forever incapable of serving as an officer in the Navy of the United States.
Midshipman David Redick, for neglect of duty and intoxication when on duty. The charge being proved in part, the court sentenced him to be publicly reprimanded, and confined to his vessel for ten days.
Charles Walker, Boatswain's mate, for desertion from the United States frigate Chesapeake. The prisoner acknowledged the charge to be correct, and threw himself on the mercy of the court. The court therefore sentenced him to receive 12 lashes, but on account of his long services and former good conduct, they recommended him to the commander in chief as a proper object of mercy—(which was extended.)
Lewis Field, seaman, for desertion from the United States Gun Boat No. 37. The charge being substantiated, the court sentenced the prisoner to receive 100 lashes, at such time and place as the commander in chief might direct.
William Crandall, ordinary seaman, for desertion from the flotilla. The charge was proved, but in consideration of the long confinement of the prisoner at Tripoli, the court only sentenced him to receive 24 lashes, at such time and place as the commander in chief might direct.
Robert Porter ordinary seaman, for desertion from the United States Gun Boat No. 37. The charge being proved, the court sentenced the prisoner to receive 150 lashes, at such time and place as the commander in chief might direct.
Daniel Burr, a marine, for theft and desertion from the flotilla, at this place. The charges being proved; the court sentenced the prisoner to receive 163 lashes, at such time and place as the commander in chief might direct.
John Graham, Marine, for mutinous conduct. The charge being proved, the court sentenced him to receive 175 lashes, at such time and place as the commanding officer might direct.
John Switzer a marine, for an attempt to desert. The charge being proved, the court sentenced him to receive 22 lashes, at such time and place as the commander in chief might direct.
The above sentences were carried into execution on the 15th instant, except in the cases of John Graham and Robert Porter, whose punishments were mitigated.
PHILADELPHIA CITY MEETING.
At a meeting of the general ward committee, held at the district court room, February 19, 1808.
THOMAS LEIPER, was called to the chair, and GEO. BARTRAM, appointed secretary. Present, 63 members.
The meeting proceeded to nominate candidates, to attend a conference at Lancaster, for the purpose of putting into nomination a candidate for governor, and candidates for an electoral ticket for president of the United States. A ballot being taken—
Thomas Leiper, Jonas Simonds, Michael Bright, Calender Irvine, Wm. Duane,
having a majority of the votes present, were accordingly chosen.
Resolved, That a committee of five persons be appointed, to prepare an address to the President of the United States, expressing the approbation and confirmed confidence, of the republicans of this city, in the wisdom of his public measures.
William Duane, James Carson, George Bartram, John L. Leib, and Abraham Small were appointed the committee.
Resolved, that it be recommended to the delegates from this city, to use all fair and honorable means, to have SIMON SNYDER put into nomination, for the next governor of this state.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Aurora, and Geyor's paper.
THOMAS LEIPER, Chairman.
GEORGE BARTRAM, Sec'y.
Attest,
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in London, to his friend in Philadelphia, received by the Romp, dated Jan. 5.
"The recent decree of Bonaparte, in opposition to our orders in council, of the 11th Nov. will tend to increase the perplexities of your government. To go to war with both countries would be ridiculous—to attempt to defend your commerce, by arming or by convoys, equally so—to repeal the aggressions of one power, while you submit to those of another, would be unjust as well as impolitic. My opinion is, America will not go to war with either country, but will lay on an Embargo and perhaps impose such other restrictions on commerce, as shall secure her European trade from distress.
"Perhaps her true policy just now would be, to retire within herself, and wait the course of events—things cannot remain long in their present state—While this country is comparatively at ease, very unanimous, and well able to carry on the war for twenty years (if Bonaparte so long lives)—the people on the continent are in a state of distress, that at any period would never be endured. In Poland they are dying by hundreds for actual want. In Holland, the butter (a staple article) is thrown upon the dunghills for want of salt to preserve it—it is imagined, a cargo of St. Ubes salt, if it could elude our cruizers, would yield a profit of 5 or 400 per cent, for there is none in the country—they have hitherto been supplied by neutrals.
"There is no such thing as money on the continent; they are reduced to the primitive state of barter, on which account colonial produce does not bear so high a price for money, as might be expected—except cotton, of which they are beginning to be in very great distress. You will be surprised to hear that France has been accustomed to receive annually, more cotton from Portugal, than this country has, from the whole United States of America—How is she to obtain it now to supply her manufacturers for her immense population, who consumes more Cotton articles of dress than any other people in the world—but the minister of the interior, advises them to have recourse to Hemp and Flax!
"All the cotton of the Brazils, will come to this country; and it is understood, can be afforded to be sold at 15d per lb.—very consoling prospect this, for the holders and shippers of cotton from America.
"The new crop of cotton just coming in from America is capital in quality, and fetches 15 and 16d—An embargo on your side, would improve prices materially.
"No person either buying or preparing goods for America, Flour 47/."
Documents accompanying the President's public message and referred to in the letter of the Secretary of War (published in our last)
NO. 1. IT is proposed to have engaged in the several states and territories, 24,000 volunteers, to be enlisted to serve 12 months, in any 24 months, within the term of 5 years, at such times and places as the President of the United States shall direct, to be armed and equipped by the United States and to be regularly encamped in their respective states and territories from 2 to 3 months in each year; and be exercised under the direction of inspectors to be appointed by the President of the United States to receive pay and rations and be furnished with camp equipage and one suit of uniform clothing once in three or four years, the officers except the inspectors and paymasters to be appointed by the respective states, the pay annually to commence the day they march for the respective encampments, and to continue until their return home, allowing one day for each 20 miles march to and from the encampments; no corporal punishments to be inflicted, but all offences to be punished by close confinement and short allowance or fines, or both, the commissioned officers to be governed by the rules and articles of war established for the regular army: the 24,000 to be apportioned on the states and territories, in such proportion as circumstances may require, and in such proportions of infantry, artillery, cavalry and riflemen as the President of the United States shall direct, and organize into companies, battalions, regiments and brigades, or other corps, as shall be found expedient according to the numbers in each state respectively, and to be encamped in the respective states and territories at such times and place or places as the President of the United States shall from time to time direct.
NO. 2. The six thousand regular troops may consist of five regiments of infantry, one regiment of riflemen, one regiment of light artillery, and one regiment of light cavalry. The regiments of infantry, riflemen, and artillery to consist of ten companies each, and the regiment of cavalry of eight companies. The field and staff of each regiment to consist of one colonel, one lieutenant colonel, one major, one adjutant, one quarter master, one pay master, one surgeon's mate, one sergeant major, one quarter master sergeant, and two principal musicians, and the regiment of cavalry one riding master.
Each company of infantry and riflemen to consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, one ensign, four sergeants, four corporals, four musicians, and sixty eight privates.
Each company of artillery to consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, two cadets, four sergeants, four corporals, four musicians, eight artificers, and fifty-eight privates.
Each company of cavalry to consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, one cornet, four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, one saddler, one farrier, and thirty-eight privates.
CHARLESTON, February 25.
The ship Citizen, of New-York, capt Allen, from Amsterdam, 51 days out, bound to Curacoa, was yesterday sent into this port, by the United States Revenue Cutter Galatin, capt. McNeil; who also seized a pilot boat belonging to this port. We are not sufficiently informed of the reasons for making these seizures, to state them to the public.
City Gaz.
The ship Boyne, capt. Safford, sailed from this port 41 days ago, with a cargo of cotton &c. bound to Bordeaux. On the 31st of December, (being then within 21 miles of Cordovan light-house) was brought to by the British frigate Tribune, capt. Leonard, who warned capt. S. of entering at Bordeaux; at the same time informing him, that every port of France, Spain, Portugal or the Mediterranean, was under a state of blockade: but gave him permission to enter at any port under the jurisdiction or at amity with G. Britain. capt. S. thought it most advisable to return to this port.
The following is the indorsement made by capt. Leonard, on the Mediterranean Pass of the Boyne. "You are hereby warned from entering any port in France, and all her dependencies, Portugal, Spain, the Italian and Mediterranean ports, and the colonies of France and Spain; but to proceed to any port in the United Kingdom.
"Given under my hand, on board his Majesty's ship Tribune, at sea, the 30th Dec. 1807.
"JAMES LEONARD, Master of the Tribune."
KENTUCKY. FRANKFORT, Feb. 4.
The Bill repealing the law giving Col. Muter three hundred dollars annually, was on Tuesday returned to the legislature with the governor's objections: Yesterday it was re-considered by the house of representatives, and passed again—Ayes 47—Nays 13.
Mr. Marshall's resolution, introduced into the House of Representatives on Tuesday week, recommending to Congress to institute an enquiry into the conduct of the Hon. HARRY INNES, relative to certain clandestine negotiations with agents of the Spanish government, was taken up on Friday last, and produced, perhaps, the most interesting debate which has yet occurred in the legislature of this state. The judge attended the committee of the whole, and was assisted by JESSE BLEDSON, Esq. as his counsel. The subject embraced a wide range, and furnished a field for the display of much talent on each side. It exclusively occupied the attention of the House until last evening, when an amendment proposed by Mr. Blackburn, passed unanimously. It recommends an enquiry, but withholds the expression of any opinion as to the judge's innocence or guilt. Several other propositions were made and rejected—which for want of room, and for the purpose of presenting the subject in all its aspects at once, we are obliged to reserve for our next paper.
[The expedition to Copenhagen seems to be as severely remarked on in London as on the continent—the following is from the "London Statesman"]
THE TRIUMPHS OF JOHN BULL.
A FRAGMENT.
FROM THE SCANDINAVIAN.
JOHN BULL's praise demands my song, John Bull stout, and John Bull strong, Fairest flower of MAMMON's stem, The Pedlar's shield, the Chapman's gem! John heaps up his broad stores, Nor one drop profusely pours, Lord of every thrifty art, Graping hand, and greedy heart, But stout, to make whole kingdoms weep, If he can catch them—just asleep.
Big with deeds of mighty name, And high to raise his own dear fame, John Bull, to war with all the world, His ships unmoor'd, his sails unfurl'd: But sailing up the river Plate, John Bull—he got a broken pate. Don Bishop lying on the lurch, Mounting great guns on his Church, Showered iron hail on pedlar John, And taught him how to fight a Don. But bloody tears shall that Don weep, If John can catch him—just asleep.
Angry and sore, and black and blue, John Bull from Plada's banks withdrew, Swearing to find a tamer foe, E'er he to loggerheads would go. Then Gallic's shore he sails around, And cautious sounds the dangerous ground. The chief of Gaul's awake, and ready. His eve is keen, his rifle steady, And John Bull, thrashed by snaring Bishop, Dreads, as he ought, a second dish-up. But John by one sly northern peep, Finds out OLD LOCHLIN—just asleep.
See John Bull now with care advance, Lest he disturb old Lochlin's trance; Lochlin disarm'd in peaceful nap, Is caught in John Bull's wooden trap. Old Lochlin snores—for war fire dress, John raises high his Pedlar crest; Now the thunder-stroke begin, There the press and there the din, Where Lochlin's orphans cradle lie, There John Bull's bombs in blazes fly. Where Lochlin's matrons humble bless, The hand that softens life's distress, There John Bull's cannon loudly roars, There John Bull's valour proudly soars. And infant blood and woman's cries, Raise John Bull's glory to the skies. And bloody tears shall wretches weep, For John Bull caught them—just asleep.
Strike the string, and breathe the lay, Give John Bull's praises to the day; Is there a woman lying in, Deserted infant born in sin? Or sinking age, or helpless youth, Or maiden love, or matron truth, Or man disarm'd, with guileless mind, To John Bull's wiles or deaf or blind? There John Bull points his purple spear, Hasty, Hasty rout is there, There confusion, terror's child, Conflict fierce, and ruin wild, Agony that pants for breath, Despair and unexpected death, These to John Bull's glory given, These his fame shall waft to heaven, And bloody tears shall wretches weep, When caught by John Bull—just asleep.
VIRGINIA TO WIT.—At a Chancery District court held in the city of Williamsburg the 24th day of November, 1807.
William Moss and Thomas Moss infants by Sarah Moss their next friend, Plaintiffs—Against William Moss administrator of Benjamin Moss, deceased, and John, Benjamin and Mary Moss, Defendants.
The defendant Benjamin Moss, 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 country, on the motion of the plaintiff by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former Capitol in this city.
A Copy. ANTY. ROBINSON, c. c. Feb. 2. [law8w4]
THE subscribers having formed a connection in the Grocery line, under the firm of BRIDGES & ROBERTSON, they now offer for sale at their Store on the corner of the street leading to Byrd's ware-house, and opposite to Messrs. Jno. & Robt. Gamble, jr's.—A general assortment of GROCERIES—among which are Antigua Rum, Holland Gin, 4th pg Cognac Brandy, Raspberry ditto, London particular Madeira Wine, Port, Sherry & Teneriffe ditto, Best green Coffee, Brown & Loaf Sugar, Best Chocolate, Gun-powder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson & Souchong, Soap, Candles, Rice, Spanish Indigo, Northern Cheese, Best Spanish Segars, Hibbert's Porter and Brown Stout, English, Swedish and Country Iron, Nail and spike Rod, Pickled Salmon, F. F. Gun-powder in kegs, Raisins, Almonds, Pepper, Ginger, Quceens-Ware, &c. &c. &c.
Which they will dispose of on liberal terms for cash, country produce, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
JAMES BRIDGES, Wm. ROBERTSON. Richmond, Dec. 4. (ff)
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.—The subscriber respectfully offers his services to his friends and the public, in the above line of business and solicits their patronage, G. GREENHOW. Richmond, Dec. 15. [ouwi8]
LOAN OFFICE, State of Virginia, June 3, 1807.—Notice is hereby given—That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementing the act, entitled, "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia, on the 1st day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovementioned,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the propriety of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stock-holders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the U. States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day, on which the same would be payable in the United States, and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans. NOTE.
Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 644 37 between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 619 03 Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 853 62 between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42 Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 100 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. J. P. Com'r. Lns. [law9m.] June 10.
CHEAP SHOES.—SARAH POTTER intend ing to decline her present business, will, until the 14th of next month, sell at prime cost, the stock of Shoes on hand. All persons having claims against her, will please bring them in for adjustment, and all those that are indebted, it is expected will make immediate payments. Feb. 19. (ep8w)
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.—The subscriber begs leave to inform the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, he has established himself in the above line. Any business intrusted to his care will be done on the most liberal terms. D. DORRINGTON. Richmond, Feb. 26. [law8w4]
I GIVE this public Notice, that a certificate ascertaining my right to thirty-two shares in the Bank of Virginia, has been lost by me. In consequence of which, I shall make application to the Bank for a new one. I request that any person who shall get possession of it will place it in the hands of Mr. Thomas Norvell, Broker, living in the city of Richmond. HUGH C. BOGGS. Spotsylvania, (Va.) Feb. 19. (ff)
TO THE PUBLIC.—The subscribers having commenced the SHOE & BOOT making Business in the house lately occupied by Mr. John Southgate, nearly opposite the post-office and next door below Messrs. Robert and Allan Pollok—solicit a share of patronage in their line of business, and assure those who may please to favor them with their custom that their work shall be of the best quality both as to materials and workmanship.
These they are enabled to do from the misunderstanding which has taken place between the journey-men and their late employers, in consequence of which, most of the best workmen have left town, except those that engaged with the subscribers: They have further to assure the public that they have not joined the association lately formed (not to mend boots or shoes of other than Richmond manufacture,) but permit the public to purchase where they may be best pleased, and yet mend such work as may require it. Orders from the country particularly attended to LYON & BERRY. Feb. 23. (ff)
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.—At a meeting of the directors of the said company on Tuesday the 16th February, 1808.
Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share be made on the Stock holders in the said company, and that they pay the same to their Treasurer on or before the fifteenth of April next.
A copy. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. The stock holders must not expect me to call on them for the money, as the law does not require it, nor does the duty which I have undertaken to perform for the company. impose it on me. N. SHEPPARD. February 19. [ff]
TWO RENT.—Four Commodious TENEMENTS, near the Armoury—FOR HIRE, Two SAWYERS. E. J. HARVIE. Jan. 2. [ep8f]
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.—Runaway about the 1st instant from the service of Mr. William Rawleigh (to whom he was hired) a black man named JACKSON, a house carpenter by profession, of thin consumptive appearance, about forty years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high. From circumstances attending his elopement, it is believed he intends making his way to one of the eastern states and has been provided with false papers of freedom. If taken within the state and delivered me here or secured that I get him, I will give fifty dollars, or if taken out of the state, one hundred dollars. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun. Richmond, Dec. 29. [ep8f]
COUNCIL CHAMBER.—Proposals will be received by the Executive for the purchase of the condemned Slaves now in the Penitentiary DANL. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council Feb. 25, 1808. [fw]
FOR SALE, 11,000 acres of LAND in Ken-
awa county, in the forks of Great Sandy river. 24,000 do. in Tazewell county, on the waters of Clinch river. 20,000 do. in the county of Wythe, on Reed and Peak creeks. 1,000 do. in Randolph county, on the waters of Cheat river. Also, 30,000 acres of Virginia Land Warrants. The above will be sold very low, and great accommodation given in the payments. To RENT, a Brick House, on Shockoe-Hill, in a good neighborhood, and possessing every accommodation for a family. THOS. NORVELL. Dec. 19. ff
NOTICE.—SIMPSON MORRIS, opposite the Eagle Tavern, respectfully informs the public, that he is selling off the following GOODS under cost and charges, as he positively intends to quit the above business on or before April next. The remainder of the stock consists of the following articles suitable for the present and approaching season, viz— Broad Cloth, Cassimeres, Bennet's patent Cord, Corduroy, Thicksets, Velveteen, Black Florentine Silk, Toilettes, Flannels and Baizes of various colors, Wildboar, linen and cotton Chequees, fine 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen and Kenting, Dowas; a large assortment of fine Linen Cambric, ladies and gentlemen's silk & cotton Hose, white and black Brussels Laces, ladies silk and camel hair Shawls, silk and cotton Gloves, fine corded and cambric Dimity; a large assortment of fashionable India and British Muslins, Cotton Cambric of various colors, fashionable printed Calico, Nankeen, white and colored Marseilles and James, Cotton Cassimere, India Cotton and Table Cloths, and a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. Feb. 6. (2aw8w)
MOLASSES in hogsheads and tiers and FRENCH BRANDY, FOR SALE BY SAMUEL MYERS. Feb. 19. (F4w)
WHEREAS I the subscriber in the life time of Carr Chapman, deceased, to wit: In the month of January, eighteen hundred and five, did execute to him a bond for four hundred and fifty dollars, a promissory note for fifty dollars and another for a hogshead of Antigua Rum; and whereas I have an equitable defence against the payment of said bond and notes, I hereby forewarn all persons from taking a transfer or assignment of the same, as I shall certainly refuse to discharge them unless compelled by legal process. THOMAS CHAPMAN. Dumfries, Feb. 19. (ff)
THE Subscriber intends to practice law in the Counties of Pittsylvania, Henry and Rockingham in North-Carolina—Letters addressed to him should be directed to Danville. GEORGE TUCKER. Pittsylvania, March 1. [ff]
FOR SALE, on a credit of 4 months, for insured negotiable notes—Two very likely Negro Boys about ten years old—Enquire at the Office of the ENQUIRER. Feb. 26. [2w]
LIFE OF WASHINGTON.—JACOB JOHNSON, near the Market Bridge in one handsome octavo volume, the Life of GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON. By Aaron Bancroft, A. D. S. Judge Marshall, in his Life of this illustrious patriot, has embraced not only the settlement and general history of the North-American colonies, but also the political history of the United States. His work is therefore necessarily too expensive to be obtained by all classes of American people. The writer of these memoirs apprehended, that by publishing the life of WASHINGTON in one volume, reasonable in its price, he should enable those of his fellow-citizens, who are not in possession of Marshall's, to leave to their posterity a memorial of a man, who was pre-eminently distinguished as a soldier and statesman. "The author has made Judge Marshall his leading authority for facts, and has in some measure, followed him in the order of events. "The facts not before published, were received immediately from confidential friends of Gen. Washington, or from gentlemen who, in respectable official situations, were members of his family during his military command." Richmond, March 1. [oawim.]
VALUABLE LANDS.—The subscriber will sell, on a credit, or exchange for property in Richmond, or its neighborhood, the following LANDS, to wit: 822 acres in the state of Kentucky by survey, bearing date the 10th day of October 1797, lying and being in the district set a part for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little Barren river. Also, 1000 acres in Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th October 1797, likewise lying in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on the North side of Little River, a branch of Cumberland River and about two and an half miles from the mouth of Little river. Also, 450 acres of Land in the county of Mason, state of Virginia on Old Town Creek, about 8 miles from Mason courthouse. Indisputable titles will be made to the above mentioned Lands; and plots of each tract may be seen on application to the subscriber residing in Richmond. THOMAS BOHANNAN. Jan. 28. [law8w4]
IN pursuance of a deed of trust to secure the payment of certain sums therein expressed, due from Thomas Randolph and his securities Randolph Harrison, Wm. Randolph and Wm. Skipwith, to Gaines Goodie. The subscribers will sell for cash on the premises, the 22d day of February next it being Court day, a certain tract of LAND, in the county of Amelia, containing fifty acres; it being that part of the tract called Mowas which was reserved by the said Thomas Randolph in his deed to George Nicholas Skipwith, which deed is recorded in the county court of Amelia. JOHN DANIEL. WILLIAM BRADLEY. January 23. [law8w4]