Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-05-09 00:00:00

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FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cent Single.]
KNOWSLEY,
Imported in 1801 by Wm Lightfoot, esq. He is a fine bay, 15 hands 3 in. high, 10 years old last spring, in great perfection, and as to muscular strength & beauty not inferior to any horse in the state. He is the only horse in this country that has won 4 king's plates in one year; this he did in 1800; see R. C. for that year. Notwithstanding this and other unexceptionable evidences of Knowsley's superior worth, yet a personal view of him will be his best recommendation.
KNOWSLEY will stand the ensuing season at our stable in Albemarle county, 10 miles above Charlottesville, to cover mares at 20 dollars the season, for which notes will be required, payable on or before the 15th of Sept. next; 14 dollars the leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare to be in foal, with one dollar to the groom, which, with the leap money, must be paid when the mare is covered. Those gentlemen who sent mares to Knowsley last season and did not prove with foal, shall have them insured this season for 20 dollars, except those which were covered by the leap; for such 26 dollars will be required. Any gentleman putting six mares, shall have one covered gratis. The season will commence on the 1st of March, and expire the 1st of August next.
We shall be able to furnish upwards of 200 acres of excellent pasturage, gratis, well enclosed, in 5 separate fields, besides several grass lots, which will be kept exclusively for mares with colts, and those which may be sent before foaling. Servants sent with mares will be boarded at 9s. per week. Mares will be fed, as directed, at the market price of grain—and gentlemen may rest assured that all possible care and attention shall be paid to the mares left with the horse, both to have them got with foal, and to prevent accidents or escapes—but no responsibility for any that may happen.
KNOWSLEY was purchased by us in March last, from Mr Lightfoot, at $5,000.—He covered 165 mares out of which number, as far as we have been able to learn, very few have not proved with foal.
KNOWSLEY's sire, the famous Sir Peter Teazle, now covers in England by subscription, a limited number of mares, at 25 guineas each; no other horse at more than 12 guineas.
In 1804, he had 24 winning colts on the turf, when no other horse had more than 16—and out of 23 king's plates run for, 8 were won by his colts—see R. C. for 1804—the last arrived. From the present appearance of Knowsley's colts, and the successful performance of his stock on the turf in England, very little doubt can be entertained but that his colts will prove also successful on the turf in this country. The annexed certificates from such respectable characters, will place Knowsley, as a foal getter, on as high ground as any other horse in the state.
WILLIAM WOODS. GEORGE M. WOODS.
Albemarle, Feb. 20, 1806.
PEDIGREE —Given by Lord Derby in the following words, viz.
"I do hereby certify, that the bay horse called Knowsley, late the property of the Prince of Wales, was bred by me. He was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Capella, and was six years old last May, and no more."
(Signed) DERBY , (Seal.)
"Knowsley, June 15, 1801."
Capella was bred by gen. Parker, foaled in 1773, and got by Herod, out of Miss Cape, by Regulus, Blackeyes, by Crab, Warlock, Galloway. See general stud book, pa. 40. Sir Peter Teazle was got by Highflyer in 1784; see same book, pa. 182, Highflyer was got by Herod; see pa. 201; and so on he may be traced through a noble line of ancestors for ages past, without a single flaw in his genealogy, either on the male or female side.
This extraordinary horse ran with great credit at 2 years old; at 3 he proved successful, and so continued until the last of the year 1800. In 1798 he won a sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, for 3 year olds, 8 subscribers, once round the ground, beating Mr Pierce's b c by Walnut, sir H. T. Vane, Push Forward, sir H. Williamson's Stripling, Mr Fletcher's gr c Camperdown, Mr G. Grompton's c Baston, and lord A. Hamilton's b g by Spadille, out of Snow Drop see
Calendar for 1798: He also won the members' plate of 50 gs for 3 and 4 year olds, beating lord Derby's 4 year old colt Diomed, 5 to 1 on Knowsley, who was then Mr Field's property; see Calendar for 1798. He also won a sweepstakes for 3 year olds, beating Mr Garforth's b c by Spadille, and lord A. Hamilton's b c by Spadille; see Calendar for 1799.
In May, 1799, York. On Tuesday, May 28, a sweepstakes of 20 gs each, 7 subscribers, then the property of Mr Walker, was won by Knowsley, beating lord Fitzwilliam's c h Wonder, 5 years old, lord Hamilton's c h by Walnut, sir Th. Cascoigne's Maid of the Mill, & Jh. Robinson's b c Abraham Newland, now called Cock Fighter. On Thursday the 30th following, he also won the stand plate of 50 gs for 4 year olds, beating lord A. Hamilton's b c by Spadille, Mr Garforth's mare Caroline, 6 years old, lord Belhaven's c h Master Robert, 6 years old, Mr Wentworth's Barnaby, and Mr J. Anson's gr h Little Scott, 5 years old; see calendar for 1799.
In June, 1800 (Guilford) the Prince of Wales owned him and won the king's plate for 4 year olds, of 100 gs; 10 at 4 lbs 4 mile heats, and beat lord Donegall's b h by Pot8o's; see Calendar for 1800, page 35.
Winchester, July 8. His majesty's plate of 100 gs was run for and won by Knowsley, beating lord Donegall's b h by Pot8o's, 5 years old, and sir F. E. velin's b h Asparagus, 5 years old—six to four on Knowsley.
Lewes, August 12, 1800. The king's plate of 100 gs 4 mile heats, was won by Knowsley, beating lord Donegall's c h Fugleman, 4 to 1 on Knowsley. Thursday following he won a subscription of 10 gs each, beating Mr Durand's Bellissima and Mr Ladbrook's Humbug; see Calendar for 1800—78 and 79.
Litchfield, on Thursday, September 9, he won the king's plate of 100 gs 3 mile heats, for 5 year olds, carrying 8 stone 7 pounds, beating Mr Heming's b h Ploro; ten to one on Knowsley.
CERTIFICATES.
We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify that we have bred colts from Knowsley, (or seen of his colts,) that they are of fine size and form, and from their present appearance bid fair to make capital horses, either for the turf or any other service. We also believe him to be as sure a foal getter as any horse in the state. Given under our hands, &c. January, 1805.
John Coles, sr. Walter Coles, Miles Selden, sr. Miles Selden, jr. John Edloe, E. P. Chamberlayne, John Roane, jr. C. Harrison, J. Minge, George W. H. Minge, Major Willcox, George Cocke, James Stewart, John Christian, Hamlin Willcox, William Southall, John Colgin.
I do certify that in the spring, 1803 I saw and took particular notice of a number of colts which were in pasture where the imported Sterling then stood—a considerable proportion of them by imported horses, among which were several of Knowsley's, and tho' them equal if not preferable to any that were there. Given under my hand, &c. BRIGHTBERRY BROWN. Albemarle, January 1, 1805.
I hereby certify that I have a filly, two years old this spring, got by the imported horse Knowsley, out of Calypso, and I think her equal to any colt I ever have had foaled, or indeed ever seen in this country. Given under my hand, this 5th day of May, 1805.
JOHN TAYLOR, Mount Airy
Domestic Encyclopedia and Pinkerton's Geography.
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FOR THE ARGUS.
THE BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ.
THE sun from the Carpathian hills, O'erlooks Moravia's fenny fields; There hostile banners are display'd; And mighty armies stand array'd. Ambition draws the murdering sword To give the conquer'd world a lord.
Whence are those numerous hordes whose noise
Tumultuous rends the vaulted skies; Whose aspects rude and dire declare That rape and murder harbor there? These are the Russian barbarous bands; The terror of th' adjacent lands.
'Tis Alexander leads them forth, From dreary regions of the north; Fins, Cossacs, Slavons, own his sway; Monguls, and Mandchurs, him obey. He contemplates the Sophi's throne, And Sultan's sceptre as his own. He comes, intent on deeds of death; And claims the hero's laurel wreath.
But who are these whose strict array, And arms bright glittering to the day, Appear as if Minerva's care Had taught them all the art of war; Whose aspects speak the heroes brave To combat, and humane to save? These gallant warlike bands, from France To deeds of deathless fame advance. No dangers of the war they dread, By great Napoleon's genius led. His conqu'ring sword the chief does wield, The freedom of the land to shield From Russian fetters; and to free From Luthish tyranny, the sea.
Two hundred cannon tear the air.
Allighted nations shudd'ring hear.
And now the armies rushing meet.
Earth trembling shakes beneath their feet.
Sulphurous clouds rise on the wind;
And shouts and groans confus'd ascend.
Ten thousand fierce barbarians die;
The rest in terror routed fly.
The Russian guards engage in fight,
And for a moment stop the flight.
A chosen band, the pride of France,
Marcngo's heroes, quick advance.
Each warrior's breast with ardor burns,
Soon watering victory returns.
Each Russian kicks the sanguine plain;
Or else receives the victor's chain.
Prince Constantine flies like the wind;
His friends and fame left far behind.
While Alexander views the sight,
And thro' the marshes takes his flight.
The conquest of the world gives o'er;
He thinks of victories no more.
Whole empires vanish from his view.
To martial fame he bids adieu.
Now chaos and confusion reign.
The Cossacs fly the fatal plain.
A lake obstructs their swift retreat
The faithless ice receives their feet.
It fails. The waters whelm them o'er.
Ten thousand sink, to rise no more.
Seen only by the poet's eye,
Twice thirty thousand shades are nigh.
From Prag, and Ismael they come,
To see their murdr'rs meet their doom.
To see complete the vengeance due,
To those who babes and mothers slew.
Now from the dread ensanguin'd plain,
The conqu'ring bands return again.
Their wounded friends first claim their care.
The vanquish'd next attention share.
They drain the bowl with songs of joy.
The hours in social pleasure fly.
Once more to nations peace returns.
The flame of war no longer burns.
The strife of dissolution ends.
The Gaul and Austrian meet as friends.
The haughty Briton now will bear
Himself the numerous ills of war;
Until, grown just, he shall agree
The ocean to mankind is free.
Then commerce may her sails unfurl
In every sea around the world;
Each state its equal rights obtain;
And Janus' gate be clos'd again.
EPIGRAM.
'Frailty, thy name is woman.'—Shak.
If Frailty's name is woman's self,
A name which nature gave—
Sure man must be the weaker elf,
Sill to be Frailty's slave!
A Good Thing.—At a meeting of the common council of the city of London, during the debate upon addressing the king, respecting the new administration; as Mr. Wortman was concluding his observations, he saw Mr. Dixon shake his head at what he was saying, he concluded by observing, "that he was very sorry to see the gentleman shake his head," upon which Mr. Dixon instantly rose and observed, "truly I did shake my head, but there was nothing in it."
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, April 7.
SPANISH AFFAIRS.
Debate on the motion of Mr. J. Randolph to publish the President's Message.
Mr. FINDLEY said that the question before the House was only a motion for amending the secret journal from which the injunction of secrecy was taken off, by inserting the President's confidential communication; yet by attending to the argument of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph,) it would appear that he was engaged in supporting articles of impeachment against the high officers of the government, and not against them only, but also against a respectable majority of this House, as if he had been vested with authority to censure and denounce their legislative measures on their own floor, when the subjects were no longer before the House. But, Mr. Speaker, no motion has been laid on your table for impeaching the conduct of these high executive officers, nor can any motion be admitted to enable a member of the minority to impeach the majority. It is contrary to good order, it is an outrage on decency to bespatter the character, or impeach the conduct in this way, of public officers or citizens on the floor where they cannot answer for themselves. It has never been admitted in other public bodies in the U. States, nor in Congress, till it was introduced by the member from Virginia; and fortunately it is peculiar to him alone to entertain the House with tales brought from out of doors, or from the whispers behind our bar, and with unsupported slanders on the administration and officers of the government.
This is not the first time he (Mr. R.) has attacked the respectable character of the secretary of state in this rude manner on this floor. This manner of doing it is entirely improper. If Mr. R. had a charge against him, he ought to have moved for an enquiry into the conduct of that high officer, as had been done no long since with another respectable head of a department; but this would not have answered the gentleman's purposes of slander. The secretary of state would have had the opportunity of defending his own character.
But, Mr. Speaker, what is the charge for which the secretary is so vehemently denounced? It is some sentences of a confidential conversation told in Mr. R.'s own manner. It is true, indeed, that that gentleman is in the habit of entertaining the House with scraps of confidential conversations, but surely he knows that the House cannot take his statements for vouchers. He knows, and this House knows, that he has already had to correct on this floor a statement which he had rudely made of part of a confidential conversation he had had with the secretary of the treasury, but even the correction is justly presumed to have been defective; it was not the whole truth. The House does not receive the assertion of any member instead of vouchers, not even on a motion for impeachment or a complaint of contempt. In such cases testimony is required. When the gentleman's habits in this House are considered, and the evident resentment which he declares to be irreconcilable, and which he expresses in a manner not to be mistaken, against the secretary of state, we are justified not only in receiving his assertions with some abatement of confidence, but with suspicion.
Mr. F. said, the gentleman from Virginia has this day as on former days, said a great deal about France, that we were about to give money to France, to give a bribe to France, &c. Does the gentleman dream about France at nights, and tell his dreams in this House in days, or is his imagination always in a dreaming state. If we are to judge from the desultoriness of his arguments perpetually wandering from the subject before the House, dragging in subjects that have no bearing on the question, flying from one subject to another, without coherence, we might justly presume that the last and many other of his arguments were the dreaming effusions of a vivid imagination highly disordered.
Mr. F. taking the secret journals now made public, in his hand, read the resolution agreed to with shut doors, declaring that the appropriation was made towards defraying the expense which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories lying on the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the Mississippi. This resolution, he said, was the foundation of the bill now enacted into a law, with such a change of language as has been usually made hitherto
in such cases respecting our foreign relations. Mr. F. turned to another resolution, moved and supported and voted for by the gentleman from Virginia himself, authorising the President to make a settlement of existing differences between the U. States, and the court of Madrid, by making an arrangement between the two governments which shall secure an ample barrier to Spain on the side of Mexico, and to the U. States, the countries watered by the Mississippi, and to the eastward of it. Both these resolutions were carried to the President agreeably to the order of the House, by the gentleman from Virginia himself and another member.
Mr. F. said he voted against the second resolution, because the subject belonged to the treaty making power over which this House had no control, except where grants of money were required; but it was carried, and it was Mr. R. who prepared, moved, supported, and presented to the President both resolutions. The same gentleman who has so frequently on this floor in his reveries about France asserted that there was no Spain, no Pyrenees, that Spain was in France, &c. and on this wild assertion he grounds his still more wild assertions, that we are giving money for a bribe to France. Does he never reflect in his dreams, that he has given from under his own hand, confirmed by his official vote in the House, that there is a Spain with whom the U. States should make an exchange of territory, and to whom we ought to grant an ample barrier on the side of Mexico. That there is a court of Madrid with whom it is competent for the U. States, to make arrangements. There is not a word about France in either of the resolutions, nor in the law, nor in any part of the proceedings. This is evident to every citizen who reads the journals of the secret proceedings. Mr. F. asked how will the gentleman reconcile his frequent and bold assertions, that there was no Spain, no Spanish territory, &c. with his deliberate and solemn official act directly in opposition to his assertions? How at this time with these journals before him, could he have the effrontery to declare that the United States were irrecoverably dishonored by these transactions?
But he says, in proof of this assertion that the ship, with the instructions, &c. is gone to Nantz, in France, instead of Coruna in Spain. What sort of proof is this? Why did he not tell the whole truth? Why did he not tell the House that the ship carried the appointment of envoy extraordinary, and instructions to our minister at the court of France, to go to the court of Spain to assist our ministers at Madrid, in negotiating at that court, agreeably to the gentleman's own resolution, and the law passed for that purpose by Congress? No. So much candor would not have answered the gentleman's purposes.
But a few days since that gentleman informed the House that the ship had sailed, and taken the money with her before the appropriation was made, &c. Presently it got into the news papers, that a great many tons of specie, he believed, above sixty, were carried away in that ship. Every member who understood the subject knew that the assertion was wholly unfounded. They knew that money was never sent in this way for such purposes. They knew that that object was always accomplished by providing a credit for bills to be drawn when the negotiation was completed. That this was the case at present, any member may be informed by enquiring at the proper source, but he would take no notice of several other such misrepresentations calculated to impose on the House, and to occasion falsehoods to be published in the news papers.
Mr. F. said, that he was opposed to publishing the secret journal, tho' he knew they would operate to correct numerous unfair allusions that had been made to them by the gentleman from Virginia on some occasions with open doors, that they would convince the citizens that the proceedings with respect to Spain, had no analogy to, or bearing on our commercial relations with Britain, and will show what confidence is to be placed in the gentleman's assertions. But the unprecedented publication, not only while the negotiation was depending, but before it had commenced, being calculated to defeat, agreeably to the gentleman's wish so frequently expressed, by Mr. F. voted against taking off the injunction of secrecy, until the issue of the negotiation was known, agreeably to all former precedents in similar cases. He said, he would also vote against publishing the President's communications, not only because the design was to defeat the negotiation, but to destroy confidence between the executive and the legislature, and between our government, and foreign nations; but for this reason he said he would wish them published, to correct the dis-

resolutions made of them a gentleman from Virginia on the
Mr. F. said the gentleman has charged the majority of this House with giving money to purchase peace with Spain, who refused to negotiate with us, and took measures that would lead to war with Britain, while negotiation with that nation was depending. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman gives a mistaken view of the case. With Spain there was no negotiation depending for the purchase of Florida. A negotiation had taken place about settling the boundaries of Louisiana; but the parties had differed in opinion. The President might have very properly negotiated for the purchase of the territory so very desirable to us, and might have laid the treaty before Congress for their approbation and provision; and in so doing have thrown the responsibility on them.
But he, no doubt for good reasons, chose to have the approbation of Congress, and provision for the object before he commenced the negotiation. This he has obtained, but not in time for the negotiation to have yet been begun.
It is well known that with respect to the impressment of our seamen, a real and unequivocal act of hostility, negotiation has been attempted with Britain during the whole course of the former and present European war, but without effect. When at one period it seemed to be agreed, but it was afterwards clogged with inadmissible exceptions. Last summer, after the new and ruinous aggressions on our commerce had been authorised, the minister of the U. States, at the court of London, after other attempts to negotiate had failed, gave into that court a sensible and spirited memorial, to which no answer was given when we received the latest information. Therefore the whole amount of negotiation with Britain on those subjects amounts to this, that the U. States, perseveringly endeavored to negotiate, and Britain as perseveringly declined negotiation.
Mr. F. concluded by saying, that as he had no intention when he rose to follow the gentleman through all his extravagant wanderings, he would detain the House no longer.
NEW YORK, April 30.
Captain Swain of the ship Wareham, arrived yesterday in 41 days from Belfast, has favored the editor of the Daily Advertiser with Belfast papers to the 16th ult. containing London dates, to the 21st, from which it appears that Mr. TIERNEY is to be the new governor of the Cape of Good Hope—that the French troops had overrun Naples, and the king and queen embarked in a frigate for Palermo, but owing to the violence of the wind, were forced to anchor under the batteries, and in consequence became prisoners to the troops of the French emperor.
The French troops still keep up their forces in Germany; rumour states that they are intended to act against Prussia; others again state, that Prussia & France have concluded an alliance and that a congress is to be held at Berlin, under the mediation of Prussia to negotiate a peace between England and France, and that the marquis of Douglas and Mr. Thos. Grenville will be sent as plenipotentiaries from England. But what appears most interesting to the American public, is the annexed paragraph from the London Gazette of the 10th ult.
The most conciliatory measures are adopted by government for the adjustment of differences with the United States. On Saturday 23 American seamen were discharged at Portsmouth from La Ville de Milan frigate, sir Robert Laurie, lately returned from the Halifax station. Orders have been sent to the other ports to discharge all American seamen on board his majesty's ships.
By the ship Caledonia, captain Henderson arrived at this port last evening from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 13th of March; which, besides furnishing us with very interesting European intelligence, have enabled us to congratulate the readers of the Mercantile Advertiser, and our fellow citizens generally, on the prospect of the speedy adjustment of our differences with Great Britain; and that the recent change in the administration of the government has already produced one great act of justice to the United States, the release of our unfortunate countrymen who have been impressed into the British navy.
It appears by the arrival of the ship Garland, at Boston, from Bordeaux, that there had been an embargo at that place from the 22d of February, to the 5th of March.
The British ministry, though strong in numbers, and powerful in talents, property and influence, is not without its opponents.—The Courier, a very able and formidable paper has enlisted on the side of opposition; and from its ramparts, is continually annoying the enemy. Mr. Fox is accused of abandoning the principles which he formerly avowed in favor of the Catholic bill; and Mr. Windham for a similar aberration relative to the army system. Notwithstanding this opposition, the cabinet appeared to be diligent and united in the pursuit of such efficient measures as the state of the country seemed to call for.—Boston Gaz.
LONDON, March 10.
The fleet for the West Indies, consisting of about 150 sail under convoy of six
frigates, sailed from the Cove of Cork, on the 3d inst.
There was a report, on Saturday evening, that a new proposition had been made to the transport board, for the exchange of prisoners. It is obvious, that the emperor of the French earnestly desires to obtain the 29,000 seamen, detained in this country. He has no fewer than twenty seven ships of war, all above fifty guns on the stocks, which will be launched before midsummer; and it would be a great thing for him to obtain a lumping exchange at the rate of five to two, which is the exact proportion, as we have about 18,000 French prisoners in England, and there are only 7,000 English in France.
Several conferences have taken place between Mr. Monroe, the American ambassador, and his majesty's ministers, relative to the matters in dispute between Great Britain and the United States; and there is every prospect of a speedy and amicable adjustment of all differences. Twenty-five American seamen were discharged on Friday, at Portsmouth, from La Ville de Milan frigate, sir R. Laurie, lately returned from the Halifax station. An order, we understand, has been received, to discharge all American subjects from our ships.
The Paris papers contain an account of the surrender of the cities of Naples, Capua, Gaeta, and Pescara to the French army.—Bonaparte was at the theatre Francois, on the 24th last, when the dispatches, announcing these events, arrived; and, by his orders, the celebrated actor, Talma, communicated the intelligence to the audience. We announced, in a former paper the arrival of Joseph Bonaparte upon the Neapolitan frontier, at the head of the French army. In his progress into that kingdom, he divided his army into three corps. The right, commanded by general Regnier, marched by Terracina and Gaeta, the left, consisting of the Italian corps, made its way by Itri; while he proceeded in person with the centre, under the immediate command of marshal Massena, by Germano and Capua. Gen. Regnier, upon his arrival at Gaeta, summoned the prince of Hesse, who commanded the place; to surrender. The prince notified his intention of defending his post to the last extremity. In consequence of this answer, General Regnier ordered an attack to be made upon the redoubt of St. Andre, which he carried after a slight resistance, in which the French general Grouchy was killed. On the 12th, the centre summoned Capua, and also met a refusal. On the 13th, however, deputies arrived from Naples and signed the surrender of Gaeta, Capua, Pescara, Naples, and the forts that command it.
The French general Pattonaux immediately entered Naples, and on the 15th Joseph Bonaparte set out from Capua for the same destination. On the 23d of January, the king of Naples embarked for Sicily, leaving his family behind, of whom the hereditary prince was vested with unlimited powers to act in his absence. Apprised of the approach of the French army, the prince sent his brother with propositions to Joseph Bonaparte, which being rejected, the hereditary prince put himself at the head of the Lazzaroni; and his brother the prince Saint Theodore endeavoured to raise the people of Abruzzo. Their efforts do not appear to have been seconded by the Neapolitans in general; and indeed, the Paris papers do not hesitate to admit, that the French had a strong party both within and without the city of Naples.—Under these circumstances no effectual resistance could be made, and the capitulation was signed. As farther evidence of the treachery and cowardice of the Neapolitans; we find that the Neapolitan officers had requested liberty to enter the French service. Joseph Bonaparte had formed several Neapolitan corps. He entered Naples on the 15th ult. at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. He was waited on by the colleges of regency, whom he received in the royal palace; on the following day he posted the proclamation, signed by the emperor, at Schoenbrunn, and that, it is said, gave great satisfaction to Naples.
The queen of Naples, it is stated, has carried to Palermo, not only the royal property, but a great deal of private property. She has taken millions from the bank of Naples, and most of the families of that city are described as ruined.
A frigate, a brig, and 15 transports, with muskets and property of different kinds, have been driven by a storm under the batteries of the Neapolitan coast, and taken possession of by the French.
On Sunday the 16th of February, prince Joseph attended mass, which was celebrated by Cardinal Ruffo. On this occasion he took the opportunity of presenting Saint Januarius with a diamond necklace.
The French army found in the arsenal more than 200 pieces of cannon, and about 200,000 lbs. of gun-powder.
The French army is marching rapidly to Calabria.
The 5 per cent. cons. are at 62 francs 30 centimes.
The emperor Alexander has assembled a considerable part of a Russian army, of 156,000 men at Warsaw; and the Porte, taking the alarm, had made extraordinary efforts to reduce the insurgent provinces to subjection.
We find that the French army under general Augereau, has made an irruption into Hesse, and has likewise occupied the Prussian towns of Lippstadt, in Westphalia, and Detmold, in the neighborhood of Paderborn; and report states, that Hesse is to be revolutionized, and
to assume its old title of the kingdom of the Carti. The army of Lelewye is advancing to cover the movements of Augereau and maintain his communication with the grand French army, which continues along the Black Forest.
The continent is agitated by these & several other military movements, and some speculators hence predict a war between France and Prussia; but we have inserted a proclamation of Marshal Bernadotte, to the people of Anspach, dated the 24th last, announcing a treaty between those two powers, by which Prussia has agreed to cede Anspach to the king of Bavaria; and stipulated that the French should take possession of that territory, at the same time that Prussia should occupy Hanover. Other plans of partition, and territorial distribution are evidently in their progress; and armies must be kept on foot for the purpose of military occupations, and carrying these new arrangements into effect. This may account for the present warlike appearances, without the supposition of mediated hostility between Prussia & France.
The Archduke Charles, who was already minister at war, and possessed all the influence and patronage in the military department, is appointed generalissimo of the whole Austrian army, a charge confided to no other since the death of Prince Eugene.
The report that Prussia intended to garrison Hamburgh, Bremen, and Lubeck, has been officially contradicted.
The French and German papers contain several vague reports of a negotiation for peace between England and France, to be opened at Berlin; but no credit is attached to them.
Count Woronzow arrived in town yesterday. He is said to be the bearer of important dispatches from the Emperor Alexander.
March 12.
The Paris papers of the 4th give an account of the opening of the session of the legislative body, with the speech delivered on that occasion by Bonaparte.
The session was opened with great pomp. The emperor began his speech by observing that since their last meeting the greater part of Europe had been united with England; but that his armies had not ceased to conquer, until he had ordered them to combat no more. He then alluded to the advantages obtained by his allies—declared that the house of Naples had forever forfeited the crown of that country—stated that Russia is indebted for the return of the wreck of her armies to the capitulation which he had granted—boasted of his moderation towards Austria; and after several passages which relate chiefly to the internal situation of France, he expressed himself in the following manner, with respect to this country.
I desire peace with England—not a moment's delay shall be experienced on my part. I shall be always ready to conclude it, taking for its foundation the conditions of the treaty of Amiens.
Bonaparte alludes to the battle of Trafalgar and says he lost some ships by the storm.
The intelligence from Berlin of the 1st, announces that in the convention concluded with France, Prussia has ceded Neufchatel & Valengin to France; Anspach to Bavaria, and Cleves to the archduke Ferdinand.
The Hamburg Gazette adds, that Wessel is also to be ceded to the archduke. Nor is that all, the elector of Hesse Cassel is to be raised to the kingly dignity, under the title of king of the Carti, and is to receive a large accession of territory. He is to have from Prussia the bishopric of Paderborn, and from Hesse Darmstadt the possessions in Westphalia, and all its territories in the country of Witterau; he is to have besides the country of Iller, all Welde except the country of Pyrmont which is to be given to Prussia. The countries of Bayn, &c. He is to cede the Hessian part of Schauenburg, Augsburg, &c. to Prussia; and to Darmstadt, Hanau with the district of Schwargenfelds. Bonaparte we dare say has exacted a pretty large sum in payment for the kingly dignity and these large territorial accessions.
M. Woronzow, nephew to the Russian ambassador at our court, came over in one of the packets from Hamburg, and is said to be entrusted with dispatches of the utmost importance. A merchant of high respectability in the city arrived also by the same conveyance. He left Belin on the 26th ult. at which time it was very generally reported, that France had determined upon hostilities against Prussia, and that a numerous French army was already on its march, the first operations of which would, of course, be directed against Hanover. The same gentleman adds, that serious fears were entertained for the safety of Hamburg, and the general prospect was rendered the more discouraging, from the opinion very generally entertained, that disaffection prevails among some divisions of the Prussian forces. For the currency of these statements we cannot vouch, they seem in some degree sanctioned, from the circumstances of the Prussian army being continued on the war establishment & the equipment of the king of Prussia being again ordered to be got ready for the field. The ambassador to the French court, the marquis Lucchesini, has returned to Berlin. Some accounts say "on an important mission;" others, "being recalled by his own court."
SPEECH.
Of the emperor Napoleon, on opening of the French legislative body.
Gentlemen, the deputies from the departments to the legislative body; gentlemen, the tribunes, and the members of my council of state. Since your last session the greatest part of Europe has entered into a coalition with England. My armies have never ceased to conquer, except when I ordered them to combat no longer. I have avenged the right of the feeble states, oppressed by the strong. My allies have increased in power and consequence. My enemies have been humbled and confounded; the house of Naples has irrecoverably lost its crown; the whole of the peninsula of Italy forms a great part of the great empire. I, as supreme head, have guaranteed the sovereignty, and the constitutions that govern the different departments.
Russia only owes the return of the wreck of her army to the advantages of the capitulation which I granted it. Able to have overturned the imperial throne of Austria, I have re-established it. The conduct of the cabinet of Vienna will be such as will prevent poverty from reproaching me for any want of foresight. I have yielded an entire confidence to the protestations which have been made to me by its sovereign. Besides, the high destinies of my crown do not depend upon the sentiments and dispositions of foreign courts. My people will always support my throne against all the efforts of hatred and jealousy; no sacrifice will be painful to them to secure that first interest of the country.
Bred in camps, and in camps that have been always triumphant, I ought to acknowledge, that, in the late events, my soldiers have exceeded my expectations. It is pleasant also for me to declare, that my people have also fulfilled the extent of their duties. In the heart of Moravia, I never ceased, for an instant, to experience the effects of their love and enthusiasm. Never have they given me any marks of their attachment, which have penetrated my heart with sweeter emotions.
Frenchmen! I have not been deceived in my hopes. Your love more than the extent and the riches of your territory, constitute my glory. Magistrates, clergy, citizens, all have shown themselves worthy of the high destinies of that admirable France, which, for two ages past, has been the object of the leagues, and the jealousies of its neighbors.
My minister of the interior will inform you of the events which have taken place in the course of the year. My council of state will lay before you plans of laws, to ameliorate the different branches of the administration. My minister of finance, and of the public treasury will lay before you the accounts which they have presented to me. You will see by them the prosperous state of our finances. Since my return, I have been incessantly occupied in giving to the administration, that spring and activity, which gave life to the extremities of this empire.
My people will have no new burdens to bear, but new plans will be proposed to you respecting the system of the finances, the basis of which were established last year. I intend to diminish the immediate impositions which bear upon the territory alone, and to replace a part of these charges by indirect duties.
Through the elements, we have lost some ships, after an engagement imprudently undertaken. I cannot praise too much the greatness of soul, and the attachment which the king of Spain has shown in these circumstances for the common cause. I wish for peace with England. On my part it shall never be retarded for a moment. I shall always be ready to conclude it, in adopting for its basis, the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens.
Gentlemen, deputies to the legislative body, the attachment you have shown to me, the manner in which you have seconded me in your late sittings, leave me no doubt of your assistance. Nothing shall be proposed to you, but that which is necessary to guarantee the glory and safety of my people.
March 12.
According to a letter from Paris of the 22d ult. the pecuniary distresses of the French government are as great as before Bonaparte's late brilliant campaign in Austria. Several more banking and merchant houses of Paris, Bordeaux, Nantz, Lyons, and Marseilles, have stopped payment, and the public treasury was entirely exhausted. The army of the interior has not been paid for eleven months, and the army on the coast, not for seven months. Bonaparte's public functionaries have received no salaries for eight months, and his household troops are unpaid since last September. The armies of Germany & Italy have several months pay due to them. The manufacturing towns are, however, in still greater distress than the seaports; because, while the former have neither capitals, workmen, or protection, the latter are regularly supplied with the productions of the French colonies by the assistance of American traders.
SCHIEDAM, Feb. 23.
A letter from Berlin, dated the 18th February says:—"The regiment of gens d'armes has received orders to recall to their duty the surplus of their number, absent on furlough; and the royal field equipage is once more in readiness."
NEW YORK, April 28.
In Common Council, April 26, 1806 The Mayor laid before the Common Council
two affidavits respecting the atrocious conduct of the British in murdering John Pearce one of our fellow citizens, while on board the sloop Richard, one of our coasting vessels near Sandy Hook. And also in violating the jurisdictional rights of the U. S.
Therefore, Resolved, That in testimony of the lively indignation which this board feels respecting the atrocious murder of a citizen of the U. S. and this daring aggression upon our national rights, that the said John Pearce be interred, with the assent of his relatives, at the public expense, on Monday next at 12 o'clock, that alderman Farrie, Mott, and Mr. John D. Miller be a committee to make the necessary arrangements on this occasion, that this board will attend the funeral in a body, that all the captains of American vessels in the harbor be requested to hoist their colors half mast on that day, that the bells be tolled during the solemnity, and that our fellow citizens generally be invited to unite with us on this melancholy occasion.
The Mayor having informed the Common Council that he had immediately communicated to the President of the U. S. a statement of the improper conduct of the British ships of war of our port.
Resolved, That the board approve of the Mayor's prompt attention to the interests of our city, and that he be requested to obtain such further information as may be practicable respecting illegal captures, impressments, and detentions of our ports by the said ships, and to transmit the same to the national executive in full confidence that proper measures will be adopted for the vindication of our national honor and interests.
By the Common Council, T. WORTMAN, City clerk.
FUNERAL PROCESSION
OF
JOHN PEARCE,
Who was murdered by a shot from the British ship of war Leander, Henry Wilby, commander, within a quarter of a mile of Sandy Hook, on Friday, 5 o'clock P. M. 25th inst.
The committee appointed by the Common Council to superintend the funeral of JOHN PEARCE have concluded on the following arrangements:
The masters of American vessels in port are requested to display their flags half mast, from sunrise till sunset.
The funeral procession to move from the City Hall precisely at 12 o'clock. The bells of all the churches to be tolled until the arrival of the corpse at St. Paul's church, the place of interment.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
The Reverend Clergy. 2 pall bearers                      4 pall bearers Masters of coasting vessels      Masters of coasting vessels Brother to the deceased. Crew of the sloop Richard, of Brandywine, to which the deceased belonged. Seamen Mayor and members of the Common Council, Civil Officers. Citizens, four deep.
The procession to move through Wall street, Pearl street, Whitehall street, and Broadway, to St. Paul's Church.
The Reverend Clergy are respectfully requested to attend at the Common Council Chamber, City Hall, at 11 o'clock A. M. and our fellow citizens are generally invited to assemble in front of the City Hall, precisely at the same hour. The committee feel confident that the demeanor of every citizen, who attends the funeral, will be such as the solemnity of this melancholy occasion demands.
JAMES FAIRLIE JACOB MOTT, } Committee. JOHN D. MILLER, }
City Hall, April 27
Tammany Society, or Columbian order. Brothers, The die is cast! The disturbers of the world's peace have spilt the innocent blood of your countryman JOHN PEARCE. The standard of the Nation will be hoisted half mast at sunrise on the Great Wigwam. The society are requested to attend this morning precisely at nine o'clock, with Buck's tails in their hats, and craps edged with red, on their left arms, in order to join the Corporation and the rest of their fellow citizens, in paying a tribute of respect and honor to the ashes of their murdered countryman.
Brothers, On this solemn occasion you will appear without your tomahawks, your bows and your arrows. Nevertheless you will have the tomahawks well sharpened, the arrows pointed, and the bows well strung. The enemy are on our borders! Tue black belt of Wampum stained with American blood, is now before your eyes in the Great Council Chamber of the Nation. Brothers—be vigilant—be prepared.
By order of the Grand Sachem, JAMES D. BISSETT, Sec'y. Season of Blossoms—Year of Discovery 314. and of the Institution, 17th. } April 26.
The Driver sloop of war sailed from Sandy Hook on Sunday for Halifax, with the prizes, as we understand; and last night at sunset, the Leander and Cambrian were both standing close in with Sandy Hook.
April 30.
TO THE PUBLIC.
In this critical posture of our national affairs, insulted and oppressed as we are by the detested tyrants of the ocean, I have considered it my duty to this community to inform them that the common council have made an application to the president for a naval force. The following memorial was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the seat of government by this morning's mail.
TUNIS WORTMAN,
Clerk of the city and county of New York. April 28, 1806.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE U STATES. The memorial of the mayor, aldermen and commonality of the city of New York, Respectfully represents—
That your memorialists repose full confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of the present administration of the United States. They are sensible that the general government is disposed to afford a sufficient and adequate protection to every portion of the union.
A melancholy event has taken place. This day assigns to the grave the remains of JOHN PEARCE, a fellow citizen inhumanely and wantonly murdered by the British. Our port is blockaded—our vessels intercepted—our seamen impressed—our commerce interrupted, and our jurisdictional rights most grossly violated. A British squadron is now before our harbour, evincing a disposition to renew its outrages and to perpetrate additional cruelties.
We therefore, request a naval force may be immediately stationed at this port, and that three or more American frigates may, without delay, be sent for our protection.
DEWITT CLINTON.
By order of the Common Council T. WORTMAN, City Clerk.

Last evening Lieut. Coen of the British ship Lender, with a flag of truce arrived at Fort Jay. We learn from him that the British ships off the Hook were entirely unacquainted with the death of John Pearce, till Tuesday evening. The boat has come up to procure the release of two officers from their ship, whom they understand are in confinement. — D. Ado.
The two British ships of war, at Sandy Hook, received the news of their killing Mr. Pierce, on Tuesday. They immediately hoisted signals for pilots; but none offering, they came to anchor outside the Hook. A short time after, the schooner Amicus, from Havana, passed unnoticed within hail of them. — Gazette.
The two British ships of war came to anchor off the Hook yesterday morning. In the evening a flag boat with two officers came up to Fort Jay. The Commander at that place came to town immediately, but we have not learned what has transpired.
The brig Eliza Burgess, for Havana, went to sea yesterday, and was not boarded by the British blockading squadron off our harbour. The ship Ann Fowler, for Hull, suffered a detention of about half an hour.
CHARLESTON, April 28.
Two days before Captain Sayre left Havana, a vessel arrived from Jamaica, the master of which stated, that just before he sailed, a British Packet arrived with the accounts of the DEATH of GEORGE III. King of Great Britain. Several letters received from respectable Houses at Havana, mention the same intelligence.
Accounts of the landing of General Miranda on the Spanish Main, were received at St. Domingo a few days before Capt. Dove, of the Brig Lioness, sailed.
We have lately received, FOR SALE,
 12 hds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool  30 bbls. do. cards do.  3000 lbs. green coffee 4 tons cassava assort-  10 hds. Antigua rum ed, viz. pots, ovens,  5 do. Windward Island skillets, spiders, and  do. irons, ticklestones and  14 hds. N. E. rum wagon boxes  14 bbls. do. do 350 sacks salt  12 hds. molasses 100 bbls cut herrings  2 cases Malaga wine 50 do do  20 tiers & bbs. whisky 15 do do  4 pipes apple brandy 40 lbs Spanish indigo  15 bbls do. 15 lbs numega  12 crates Liverpool 100 pr men's fine shoes  ware assorted 50 do coarse do  10 do stone do 500 lbs Glauber salts 
We have also on hand,
 Iron Loaf sugar  German, Crawley and Tanners' & Linsed oil  Blistered Steel Nova Scotia grind  Race & ground ginger stones  Pepper Ground plaster in bbls  Alspice Good manufactured to-  FF & F powder bacco by the keg, for  Shot, assorted sizes retailing  French brandy Tar  Rice Weeding hoes  Cheese Nests woodware  Wrought and cut nails, Bed cords, leading lines  assorted sizes and twine  Smal Necklaces  Glass ware, viz. 12 pr. Some jug, butter pots,  rumblers and decan- chamber pots, wash  ers, assorted sizes basins, bake pans,  Hats churns, &c. & &c. 
We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copiers and Allum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1806.
FOR SALE,
Two Waggons, and Teams;
Five valuable horses in each team. One of two negro girls would be taken in part pay. They will be sold low. For terms, apply to Mr. Zechariah Brooks, Manchester; or to Mr. William Cook or Mr. Humphrey Dabney, Richmond. N. B. The horses may be had separately, or together, as may best suit purchasers. Among them is a pair of valuable carriage horses, well matched. May 8th, 1806 [3:1]
NOTICE.
The copartnership of Samuel Shelton & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; those who have claims against said concern, will apply to Samuel Shelton, for their adjustment; and all those indebted to said concern, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to him, or those he may authorise to receive the same, as no farther indulgence can be given. Saml. Shelton. John Staples. Jas. Walker, adm. for William Walker, dec. Warren, May 1, 1806 2m
JUST PUBLISHED,
By S Grantland, and for sale at his office, and at Messrs. S. Pleasants' and Jacob Johnson's Book Store. The Honey Moon, An admired COMEDY—By TOBIN. May 3d, 1806.
The Honey Moon,
Taken up in the county of Goochland, by the Rev Charles Hopkins, a light brindle HEIFER, one year old last spring, no white about her except a few hairs on the inside of the left hind leg, not marked—appraised to six dollars, by Henry Gray, John Bradshaw and Benjamin Sadler. A Copy—Teste, W. Miller, C. G. C. November 27, 1805 3c
Sports of the Pit,
AT Jude's ferry, Powhatan county, will commence on Whitson Monday, the 26th inst. with a Royal Battle—25 cocks entered, two dollars each. After which, a Shake Bag Stag will be fought for 100 dollars. The sports will then continue with single combats, at discretion. May 2d, 1806.
Black Walnut Plank,
Very well seasoned, from 1 to 1 1/2 inches, a few thousand feet for sale, by G. Runge. Powhatan, May 2, 1806. w3t
FOR SALE,
On reasonable terms, the well built schooner INTEGRITY, about 43 tons, not a year since built—her draught of water when loaded, not exceeding 6 feet, and sails well. If not sold this week, will take a freight to any port within the Chesapeake Bay. For terms and particulars, apply to Mr. SAMUEL BELL, grocer, opposite the Bell tavern. May 8. 1*
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1806.
Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly of Virginia.
 Augusta, Jacob Kinney, John Wyatt.  Monroe, Andrew Burns, Isaac Easell.  King William, Philip Aylett, William Gregory.  Washington, Fredk'k Hamilton, And'w M'Henry.  Berkeley, Major Stephenson, P. C. Pendleton.  Madison, William Madison, Robert Hill.  Culpeper, John Roberts, George Strother.  Fauquier, John Love, Thomas Hancox. 
The information, collected from all the London papers, respecting our relations with England, is satisfactory: the prints of every party and description deprecate a misunderstanding between England and this country, and this is unquestionably the real and the interested sense of the nation. The United States are equally and as interestedly averse to the continuation of such a state of things as has for a long time existed: The preventative was in the power of the English administration, and we are happy to find that this has in all probability been employed. We are informed by the British court Gazette that the negotiations between our minister, Mr. Monroe, and the minister of foreign affairs, Mr. Fox, were progressing in the most satisfactory manner, and consonant with the wishes of our minister—the probability is, indeed, that before this time the conferences will have terminated in an honorable adjustment of differences. This information is pleasing on several accounts: It shows that the policy of Pitt, "the greatest statesman of the age!" is not pursued by his successor. It proves that the British ministry are sensible of and acknowledge the importance of our friendship. It induces us to hope and believe that the recent murder, and robberies at New York, were committed according to old instructions, and are not the authorised acts of the present British ministry. It induces us to hope, that, instead of being promoted for these atrocities, as they would have been had Pitt lived, the captains will be punished. It is satisfactory, as these negotiations were conducted by Mr. Monroe, and as it induces us to hope that they will be honorably concluded without the aid of Mr. Pinckney, a federalist; and therefore, it is satisfactory as it will prevent the well earned reputation of Mr. Monroe from being assailed by the malevolence of federalism. And above all it is satisfactory, as it promises that safety to the lives and property of our citizens, which was never before enjoyed. — Aurora.
OUTRAGE UPON OUTRAGE.
THE LIEUTENANT of the LEANDER is now in this City—Captain John Shepherd, of the schooner Concord, from N. folk, who, about six days ago, was boarded by the Lieutenant of the Leander, and cruelly treated, knows him well. Capt. Shepherd states that he yesterday morning saw on the battery, and elsewhere in the city, the LIEUTENANT of the LEANDER, disguised, in company with nine or ten FEDE-RALISTS! If this statement be publicly denied, it shall be substantiated. Yes, fellow citizens, when the FEDERALISTS are hypocritically passing resolutions deploring the death of PIERCE—when by electioneering artifice they are endeavoring to turn the MURDER to the advantage of the BRITISH PARTY—when we were solemnly and religiously devoting the day to the awful funeral of our MURDERED COUNTRYMAN, behold the FEDERAL-ISTS walking arm in arm with his MURDER-ER! Walking arm in arm did I say? Behold them DISGUISEING the MURDERER to SCREEN him from the indignation of our citizens, and the offended laws of our country!! American Citizen. The British frigates Leander and Cam-brian got under way yesterday, and put to sea.—Mer. Adv. of May 3.
Extract of a letter from captain Pease, of the schooner Maryland to his owner, dated St. Ja- go, 28th March.
"I arrived here the 25th instant, after being taken in the Cayo's passage by two French pri- rates, & brought to anchor under the West Ca- co's, when they took myself and people on board one of their privaters. Me they assured in a most shameful manner, they put me in ir- ons, and then proceeded to plunder the schoo- ner, they hoisted all the dry goods on deck, and opened every box; what they took away, I do not as yet know. They robbed the vessel of her small cable, all her small rigging, runner and tackle, paints, oil and a number of other articles; a number of boxes of raisins, all my fowls, eggs, butter, great coat, hat, shoes, and the greatest part of the people's clothes. They had a rope rove from the mast head, and round the neck of one of the people for half an hour, to make him swear we were bound for Cape Francois, and threatened my life more than twenty times. After detaining us above twelve hours they suffer- ed us to proceed."—Alexr. pap.
Letters have been received in New York,
as late as the 3d inst. from Laguira, at which time the embargo was off, but it was generally supposed it would be laid again should Miranda make his appearance on the coast. There was no apprehension of Miranda's succeeding, as they had called all the militia from the interior and had fortified the principal points. Cocoa was from 22 to 24 dollars—Coffee 18 to 21— Dry goods a mere drug. Phil. Gaz.
The republican ticket for members of Con-
gress, for the city of New-York has prevailed by a majority of 618—the extraordinary efforts and misrepresentations of federalism to the contrary notwithstanding.
Table with 2 columns: Candidate, Votes. For Mr. Strong, 36,914. For Mr. Sullivan, 36,284. Majority for Mr. Strong, 630.
Richmond Academy Lottery.
FORTY FIRST DAY.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, No. of Tickets. Prize of 1,000 dollars—No. 4299. Prize of 500 dollars—No. 6258. Prizes of 100 dollars—Nos. 7819 6229. Prizes of 25 dollars—Nos. 6952 5917. Blanks—Nos. 3993 4973 6167 7732 5696 4480 7212 7367 7345 6637 4667 5337 5474 3784 5193 4651 6971 5794 7454 4237 3882 5684 6254 4062 6264 6812 3967 6860 6311 5777 6839 4991 3917 4559 3809 7175 6539 4677 4409 4131 5987 5548 3929 6621 7144 7639 6983 5392 5750 7240 4551 5364 7459 7643 7168 4374 7393 5582 7590 6325 6633 4773 4514 6614 4257 4009 8401 3651 4186 4226 6637 6422 3111 5097 7532 7456 6968 3950 4676 6927 5328 6269 5394 3847 6355 5186 4496 5842 6589 5170 4590 6877 4385 4781.
FOR THE ARGUS.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Concerning the boundaries and cession of Louisiana, and the interference of France in the contest with Spain.
Among the subjects which were consid- ered by the last congress, none claimed more attention, or caused more irritation than that which related to the boundaries of Louisiana. It seems that the Spanish government have insisted upon a con- struction of this treaty, very different from that which is contended for by some Amer- icans. A great deal has been said, and published upon this subject. The argu- ments on both sides have been submitted to public notice, and every man who pre- tends to be a politician, has had an oppor- tunity to form an opinion. It is not now intended to retrace any of these arguments, or to say more than may be sufficient to shew that the writer of this article entertains the opinion, "that the Floridas were not comprehended nor intend- ed, on the part of Spain, to be comprehen- ded in the sale and cession of Louisiana," and even admitting that the technical words of the conveyance, or the terms of this treaty, or any accidental misunderstanding, had included the Floridas, would it be either just or politic to insist upon a bar- gain which was not understood or intend- ed by one of the contracting parties? If a similar case existed between two indi- viduals, a court of chancery would interfere, and either declare what the bargain should be, or set aside the contract. As this is a dispute between nations, which is bound by no other chancery than that of Heaven, they could only resort to the customary modes of demanding, claiming, refusing, negotiating and fighting. The Spaniards were in possession. They declared that they neither had sold nor intended to sell the disputed country. On the other hand, many Americans contend for opposite op- inions—a quarrel has succeeded and vi- olence has been committed.
Although this misunderstanding,
for some time, threatened to terminate in war, nothing ever appeared that the Amer- icans were willing to give up the bargain, to take back their money, and return that country, concerning which there was no dispute. It is therefore reasonable to sup- pose, that they preferred the country which had been received to the price which was given—nor is it now believed that any man who dispassionately weighs the importance of New Orleans, and the navigation of the Mississippi to the western parts of the United States, would restore them for the price which has been given. If this is a truth, upon what principles of justice can it be pretended that we should insist upon more than the opposite party intended to sell—and to receive an addi- tional country for which a just considera- tion has not been paid. Although in such a case, it might be justifiable for public authorities to make use of arguments, and to resort to address for the purpose of ob- taining the additional claim, yet they would be unable to make atonement in case a war should be produced by persist- ing in the demand, and still less would they be justified, if war should be waged on that account.
It is very well known, that there are ma-
ny Americans, who would very gladly em- brace this, or any other occasion of going to war with Spain; and because the presi- dent of the United States has shown a dis- inclination to this mode of adjustment, he has been accused of pusillanimity, of hav- ing abandoned the real interests of his country, and of being unfit to hold his high station. In consequence of the pub- lic clamor which has been excited, upon this subject, it is said that the minister of the French empire has thought fit to de- clare, that "if the United States should make war upon Spain, on this account, it would be revenged by France." This o- pen, frank and honorable conduct of the minister, has also become the subject of invective, and the president of the United States has been accused of being awed by this declaration, the threat as it is called. These and other things of importance, induced congress to hold secret debates, in the course of which a proposition was brought forward to appropriate two mil- lions of dollars for the purpose of purchas- ing the Floridas.—There certainly was much wisdom in preserving this secret un- til the agents who were employed to make the treaty, had an opportunity to execute
their powers. But the contending opin- ions upon the subject, and the censures which were promulgated against the admin- istration, has induced congress to take off the injunction of secrecy, so that the United States will lose the benefit which might have been derived by preserving the secret.
It is well known that these debates have excited great uneasiness—the public mind was much agitated—there were many who believed that some of the public func- tionaries had committed either treasons or frauds, and that a majority of congress were disposed to conceal them. But af- ter the injunctions have been removed, nothing more appears than has been be- fore stated, and either known or suspect- ed by those who reflected upon the sub- ject.
 1. That Spain did not sell the Floridas, &c.  2. She did not mean to sell them.  3. She had refused to surrender the coun- try until a sale & cession should be made.  4. France had positively declared, in case of a rupture on this account, that she would take part with Spain.  5. The president of the United States has been disposed to pursue a pacific and honorable course, and to make overtures for the purchase. 
In consequence of these things, the presi- dent has become the subject of censure and crimination with those who wished a war upon any terms; with those who con- sidered the conduct of the Spaniards as justifiable causes of war; and with those who supposed our national honor, to have been insulted by the declaration of the French minister.
If it was at this time necessary to offer arguments concerning these things, it would be proper to say a good deal, in fa- vor of the pacific course which has been adopted by the president, and which has met the approbation of a great portion of the members of congress—but the ad- journing, the strong probability that a satisfactory treaty will be made, and the invincible regard which the president has manifested for peace and reconciliation, affords reason to believe that all will be settled without a war. It remains there- fore to be declared by the writer of this, that the course, which has been adopted appears to be most prudent and more like- ly to ensure a respectable national char- acter, than would be acquired by waging a war for the sole purpose of disposing our neighbors of their rights. Such con- duct, surely, would not be suitable to the temper and pursuits of a people who say that justice is their motto.
The propriety of purchasing the dispu- ted country, is not altogether a question of arithmetic. We should not immediately calculate the value of the unappropriated lands, or the annual revenues, of the ac- quired country. We should examine the question by the influence which it will have upon our general interests, the permanent connection between the eas- tern and western inhabitants, upon the establishment of natural boundaries, upon the unmolested navigation of the Mississippi, and upon the general influ- ence which will have upon our reve- nue, & upon individual prosperity; and above all, upon the prospects of a long and permanent peace. Two or three mil- lions of dollars is certainly a large sum of money, but when they are rated against all these important considerations, they appear too trifling to deserve a serious thought. Let it not be understood that the writer means to say that this or any other sum ought to be given to Spain to preserve a good understanding; or to a- vert the hostility of France.—Far from it. The argument has been intended to shew that the Spaniards have a right to retain the country, until, by a future treaty, it shall be ceded to the United States—that the French minister acted with becoming respect, and with a candor which does ho- nor to his character, in having made an open official declaration. And that the advantages which will accrue to the United States, by the purchase, and restoration of harmony, are much greater than the value of the money which has been ap- propriated.
These things will shew to readers, that we ought not hastily to adopt opinions or to require measures which will lead to war. Money, to be sure, will be demanded, but in return, a very valuable consideration in actual domain & saleable property will be received, and we shall preserve the char- acter of fairness and justice in our trans- actions with other nations.
There are many persons who believe, and many who assert it, without belief, that the declaration of the French min- ister is an improper interference in the af- fairs between the United States and the court of Spain. So far from it, to the writer of this it seems, that the minister would have deserved censure, if he had preserved silence, when there were such open endeavors to produce a war. It was not only an honorable testimonial of his own candor, but of the just and magnani- mous disposition of the emperor. If it had been otherwise, if the minister had been desirous that a rupture should take place between this country and France, then he would have permitted the misunderstand- ing to have gone on; he would have fo- mented it; he would to all external ap- pearance, have abandoned the cause of Spain to its fate—he would have waited with silent and anxious hope for the ap- proaching catastrophe—but instead of this, he gave a timely warning that WAR WITH SPAIN WOULD BE WAR WITH FRANCE.
When this is added to the actual state of things—to the just pretensions of the Spa- niards to the country which they had not sold, nor had intended to sell, it seems to be impossible to persist in the opinion, that
the United States ought to go to war with Spain, or ought to take offence at France. Although it may not be popular, yet it is certainly proper to say, that France and Spain, in these cases, were both in the right, and whenever prejudice and tempo- rary zeal, shall give way to the calm dic- tates of reason and sound policy, it will be seen that the president of the United States has been governed by the same o- pinion, and notwithstanding the opposi- tion and censures, of many of his friends, he has chosen to adopt the only course which could promote the interest and honor, and secure the peace of his country.
Unfortunately for the United States, there are many persons in different quar- ters, who possess talents, respectability & influence, who, from very honest and ho- norable motives, wish to bring about an alliance or coalition with Great Britain. They cannot fail to see that a war between the United States and France or Spain, will compel the United States to seek such an alliance. In this event, the British ministry will have the power to dictate the terms. Hence, therefore, every ad- vantage is taken of the present misunder- standing, to bring to pass their favorite projects. This temper was very fully ex- emplified by the resolutions concerning N. Orleans, which were offered a few years ago by senator Ross, of Pennsylvania. They breathed war: and although the ge- neral inclination of the country was at that time manifested, and the project failed— yet the same temper has been again ex- cited in the present instance.
Let it not be understood that the writer of these remarks, entertains the opinion, that all who have urged, or who are advocates for the introduction of measures towards Spain, which would terminate in a war, are desirous that such a connection shall take place. It has in a former essay, en- deavored to shew, that such would be the result, and to foretell the future conse- quences—nor does he impute to any class of citizens, who entertain opinions differ- ent from those which he has endeavored to enforce, that they are actuated by un- worthy motives. He has endeavored to communicate his sentiments not only faithfully, but unoffendingly. He considers it to be a public misfortune, of great magnitude indeed, that at such a time as this, there should be the appear- ance of an irrepressible schism among those to whom the people of the United States have committed their dearest inter- ests.
Every body must know that the strength of the United States, in case of a war, will depend upon the unanimity, and cordial co-operation of all classes and parties. And that if it shall be our misfortune to be engaged in a war, or to be otherwise entangled in the feuds of Europe, that a sense of common interest and common danger, ought to induce every body to rally round and support the constituted au- thorities and official acts of the govern- ment. Without this we shall have no strength; with it we may proudly meet & safely withstand the threatening tempes- AN AMERICAN.
We are authorised to state that Dr. JOHN C. GEDDY of Hanover Town, is a candida- te for the district composed of Hanover, Henrico, New-Kent and Charles City; the next congre- ssional election.
On Saturday evening last, departed this life, Mr. NELSON COGBELL, in the 23d year of his age. He was a young man possessing many amiable qualities, sincerely beloved by his friends, and much respected and esteemed in so- ciety. The writer of this small tribute to his me- mory, will ever deplore his loss; whose lot it was to witness the last awful and melancholy scene. The parting forever with dear friends and rela- tives, is truly affliction—but oh, what anguish must there be in the separation of so fond hearts, which had just been united. Mr. Cogbell had been married but a few months, to an amiable young lady.
Jh. I. Cohen,
Second door below S. Pleasants' book store, has just received part of her assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Among which are Silk and Cotton Chambrays; Cambrics; Plaid India Lustre; Worked India Muslins; Plaid Ginghams; Paton Watered Vest- ing; Plaid and Figured Silk Handkerchiefs; Lace Shawls and Sleeves; Extra Long Shamy and Kid Gloves. Also, Irish Linens; Diapers; German Dowlas and Stripes; Russia Sheeting, &c. & &c. Richmond, May 8th, 1806. (if 3:)
Jus: Received, and for sale at S. Plea- sants' Book-Store,
 Sansom's Letters from Italy and Switzerland, in the years 1801 and 1802.  Life and Campaigns of J. General Moreau  Milford's Pleadings  Wilson's Reports, 3 volumes  Sons on Bailments  Lawyers' Magazine, 3 volumes  Porter's Crown Law  Vesey, junior's Reports, 5 volumes  Dunford and Kast's Reports, 12 volumes  Equity Cases, 3 volumes  The Romantic Drama of Adelmorn the Out-Law, by M. G. Lewis  Comedy of Guilty or Not Guilty, by T. B. Dibber.  Fare of the Hotel, by Robert Stephon, Esq. 
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HAVING rented a Tenement near the Bank, formerly occupied by Mr. John P. Shield, I have thought proper to open an Entertaining, Boarding & Coffee House,
Where any number of gentlemen (not exceeding twenty) may be accommodated. A good stable, forage, and every attention paid to render satis- faction to a generous customer, by STEPHEN W. GRAY. Richmond, April 18, 1806. wif
COBB'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.

WANTED as House-Keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov 6, 1805.
Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor. In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (tf)
JUST received from London, and for sale by WM. CROZIER , in Manchester, a complete and general assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds, All of the last year's growth. N. B. The above collection of seeds may be had at Mr. Oakley Philpotts' next door above Russell & Wallace's, main street, Richmond. William Crozier. Richmond, 7th March, 1806
STRAYED or stolen from the commons, some time last week, a likely grey HORSE, in good order, about 7 or 8 years old, nothing remarkable recollected about him. I will give a generous reward to any person that will bring him to me in Richmond. April 9th 1806. J. PENN.
TO BE RENTED. THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
THE holders of Prizes in the first Class of the William & Mary Lottery, are informed, that every exertion is making to obtain payment for the tickets sold on credit; which those that intended are again apprized, will become due on the 15th present; and are earnestly entreated, to make immediate remittances to the subscriber. The TICKETS for the 2d CLASS are preparing, and will be shortly ready for delivery by RO. GREENHOW, Agent & Treasurer. April 10, 1806. 4w
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN from the subscriber about the 20th of November last, a negro man named TOM , 17 or 18 years old, of a very black complexion, about 5 feet 3 inches high, and very stout made; I deem it unnecessary to describe any of his clothing which he took with him, as it is presumed he has changed them before this time. I am told he is looking about Richmond and passes as a freeman, and calls his name Billy . Any person delivering the said negro to me, or securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. All persons are forewarned from employing or harbouring the said slave. RICHARD CLARKE, New-Market, Amherst, March 26 1805. 6w
Valuable Property for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Dr. John James Warrell and Rebecca his wife bearing date the 22d June, 1805 to secure the payment of a purchase made of Mr. William M. Lewis , executor of Francis Lewis , dec'd, will be SOLD , on the premises, on Friday the 9th of May next, ONE TRACT OF LAND , conveyed in said trust, lying in the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond, and containing four hundred and ninety-three acres more or less, together with one Negro Man, Austin , one Negro Woman, Rachel , two Boys, Moses , three Milk Cows , three Heifers , and one Wagon and Gear , or to such thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £1515 19 6, current money of Virginia, due the said William M. Lewis , exr. of Francis Lewis , dec'd, together with the expenses attending the execution of said trust - in the following payments as expressed in said deed of trust, viz - one moiety thereof for ready money, with the interest on the amount of said purchase of £1515 19 6, from the 21st day of February, 1805, to the 21st of February, 1806, except 550 dollars, which has already been paid - and the residue payable in two years from the 21st February, 1806, with interest thereon from the aforesaid 21st February, 1806, payable on the said into six annuals - A deed of trust on the property will be required. At the same time and place will be SOLD , the remainder of the Stock and Plantation Utensils, on said farm, on a credit of six months, for all sums above ten dollars, with bond and approved security. Also, will be HIRED , the time of 3 Likely Negroes, until Christmas next. John Prosser, William Moncure, } Trustees. Richmond, April 14, 1806. tdf
Marshal's Sale. TO BE SOLD , for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Princess Bond , attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards , plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 14450 dollars 94 cents, due and payable the first day of January last, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS . The sale will be made on the premises, on the 5th day of June next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. April 15, 1805. tda
Notice. WE do hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Note, executed by us to John C. Jackson of Prince Edward county, for the sum of 18 pounds, dated the 10th January, 1806, and payable the 1st day of October, 1807; as we are entitled to a credit on said note, agreeable to contract pointedly agreed on between the parties. Josiah & Thos. Perkinson, Amelia county, April 13 1806. 3w
Notice. THE subscriber wishes to employ five or six good JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS MONCRIEFFE HILL, Carteretville, 15th April, 1806. 1m
Notice. THE Copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers in the Tanning Business in Carteretville, carried on under the firm of WILLIAM HAMLY & Co. was dissolved on the first instant. All persons having claims against said concern, may receive immediate payment by applying to John & Edward Cunningham - and all persons indebted thereto will please call on them and discharge their respective debts, they alone being authorised to settle the business of said concern, and to dispose of the stock of leather remaining on hand, which will be sold on moderate terms for prompt payment only. WILLIAM HAMLY, JOHN & ED. CUNNINGHAM, Carteretville, April 15, 1806. 8t
THE subscriber is particularly requested by Messrs. Abbott & Sheppard , (successors to Isaac W. Morris of Philadelphia, in the Brewing Business) to make known to the citizens of Richmond, and the public generally, that they mean to keep him supplied from time to time, with sufficient quantities of PORTER AND BEER From their Brewery, to answer the consumption of Richmond and the country trading therewith. The subscriber can say with confidence that judging from the sample heretofore received, that both the Porter and Beer is of superior quality & will be sold as low as it can be had in Philadelphia. Orders from the country will be properly attended to. DANIEL TRIPLETT, April 17th, 1806. 8v
JOSEPH H. MAYO, HAS just received, per the Schooner Sally & Mary , from Baltimore, a quantity of First Proof WHISKEY, Of good body and flavour, which he offers for sale at his Lumber-House in Port Mayo, on moderate terms. Port Mayo, April 13, 1806. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the HISTORY OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND - And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE , Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz - price 3s. April 28, 1806. tf
TO THE PUBLIC. I INTEND, on the 22d day of May next, to commence and prosecute with assiduity and attention the Practice of Law in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, together with the Hustings Court, and the County Court of Henrico. - I shall also continue to practice in the District Court of Bruns-wick as heretofore. - The place of my residence in Town will be on Shockoe-hill near the Public Square, in a brick-house adjoining the Washington Tavern. WILLIAM MUNFORD, Mecklenburg County, } April 23d, 1806. 4t
Mecklenburg County, March Quarterly Court, 1806. John Wilson , son of Lemuel, } Against Richard H. Walker , adm'r & c. of Thomas Vaughan, dec'd, who was adm'r. de bonis non of Thomas Hoard, dec'd, William Gill, adm'r. & c. of Wagstaff Maynard, dec'd, Robert Saunders and Susanna his wife, Henry Chandler and his wife, Edmund Hoard, James Hoard, Jesse Hoard, William Hoard and John Hoard, children and legatees of Thomas Hoard, dec'd This deft. Edmund Hoard, 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in Richmond or Petersburg for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy, W. Baskerville.
Mecklenburg County, March Quarterly Court, 1806. Thomas Pritchett , } Against John Bowman , William French, Andrew Buchanan, George Buchanan, James Hopkirk, Ronald Crawford and John M'Kee, citizens of the kingdom of Great Britain, and surviving partners of Alexander Spiers, John Bowman, George Crawford, William French, Andrew Buchanan, George Buchanan, Thomas Hopkirk, James Hopkirk, Ronald Crawford, John M'Kee and Andrew Johnson, late merchants and partners acting under the firm of Alexander Spiers, John Bowman & Co The defendants not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the second Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in Richmond or Petersburg for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy, John Dortch, d. c. m. c.
Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. ifj
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of our merchandise, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Madeira Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes - And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d Mch. 1805.
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec'd, lying on James River, near Goodland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND, about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Exor. & Exix. of S. Couch.
A. Hewes & Co. HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Shapard & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles, Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cognac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate; Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubainque, &c. &c. Richmond, Feb 10th, 1806.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS , have made their escape from the Penitentiary: I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris . Given under my hand, with the Seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 2d day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm. H. Cabell.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and a shoemaker by trade. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Montogomery in the spring of 1805 and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazle eyes.
NOTICE. I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1806, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of. Walter Irvine. New-Canton, 20th Feb 1806. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse , on Monday the 19th day of May next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND , containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian , from Abner Coffee , per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, jr. Samuel W. Venable, Peter Johnston, } Trustees. Prince Edward, 17th March, 1806. tds
JAMES WALKER & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general that they have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia a complete assortment of GOODS Suitable to the approaching Spring season, which they are now opening in the House formerly occupied by Clifton Garland, esq. in the town of Warren, where they will sell very low for Cash, country Produce, or on a short Credit to punctilious customers. They will also receive flour, &c. on storage, and will pay great attention in having the same forwarded to Richmond, as the owners may direct. 6v Warren, Feb. 20th, 1806.
Just Received and for Sale at this Office, THE ELEMENTS of CHESS; A TREATISE COMPRISING THE WHOLE of PHILIDORE'S GAMES, And EXPLANATORY NOTES, new modelled; And arrange upon a new plan.
Independence, A FINE formed well grown JACK , will stand at my stable this season, at Powhatan Court house , to cover mares at the moderate price of Six Dollars each, payable on the first day of August, at which time the season will expire - Notes of hand from gentlemen who send mares, will be expected. Peter F. Archer. April 25th, 1806. w3t
CHASE'S TRIAL. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL H. SMITH, OF SAMUEL CHASE, An ASSOCIATE JUSTICE of the Supreme Court of the United States, Impeached by the House of Representatives, for HIGH CRIMES and MISDEMEANORS, before the Senate of the United States. Taken in short hand, By SAMUEL H. SMITH & THOMAS LLOYD. In two large octavo volumes - in boards, price, to subscribers four dollars and a half - and to non subscribers five dollars. A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the Editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the public at an earlier period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the Managers and Counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case, which, independently of its own importance, might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time rather than precision. The work now appears before the public, with the expectation of the editor that it will be considered as meriting the character of an impartial, comprehensive and faithful statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised, and inserted at length, in connection with whatever else formed a part of the trial. March 24, 1806. wtf
TAKEN up as a runaway on the 29th of March, and committed to Hanover jail, a negro man slave, who calls himself RICHARD BROWN , and says he is the property of James Hollie of Lynchburg. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. HENRY H. VAUGHAN. April 1, 1806. 2m
In Henrico County Court, February 4th, 1806. William Sydnor & Amey Sydnor, compts. Against Lucy Sydnor widow and adm'x. of Robert Sydnor , dec'd. Anthony Sydnor , Fortunatus Sydnor , and William Moss and Judith his wife , defts. The defendant Anthony Sydnor , 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in June next and answer the bill of the said complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the courthouse door on two successive court days. Teste, GEO. CHRISMAN, D. O.
In the Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 27th day of March, 1806. Between John Michie, And Daniel Brodhead, junior and Thomas Miller, Henry Wood and William Sampson, defendants. The defendant Daniel Brodhead , 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 motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy - Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
REMOVAL. DOCT. WILSON has removed from the Bell-Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCoull , and the 2d door below the corner formed by the main street and the cross street leading from Col. Mayo's bridge in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of Articles in the Apothecary line, all of which are offered for sale at reduced prices. It is his intention to devote a great share of his attention personally to his shop. Orders from Merchants, Physicians and others, will be faithfully attended to. - Families can be supplied with Medicines of every kind, accompanied with proper instructions as to their mode of exhibition. Richmond, Jan. 28th, 1806. wtf
THE subscriber has extended his practice to the Superior Court of Chancery for the Williamsburg district. Patrick Hendren, Attorney at Law Shirley, Chas. City cty. March 4, 1806. wm3
Just published and for sale at this office, BROOKES'S GENERAL GAZETTEER IMPROVED; OR, A NEW AND COMPREHENSIVE GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY; CONTAINING A description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Cafes, &c. IN THE KNOWN WORLD. With the Government, Customs, Manners, and Religion of the Inhabitants. Illustrated by eight Maps, neatly executed.
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY R. BROOKES, M. D. The first American edition from the latest European, with great additions and improvements in every part.
W. WARDLAW IS receiving a large supply of MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, FAMILY MEDICINE, CHESTS, &c by the Professors , from London. Richmond, May 6, 1806. tf
THE NOTED IMPORTED HORSE WHIP, WILL stand at my stable, in Augusta county, about 15 miles from Charlottesville, and 8 from Warren, during the ensuing season. He will be let to mares at Six Guineas the season, to be discharged by five, provided the money be paid by the 15th of September following. Three Guineas will be required by the leap, and nine to ensure a mare with foal - In either case, one dollar to the groom. Should any gentleman engage six mares, they will be accounted as five. WHIP is a beautiful bay, twelve years old, of great size and strength, being 15 hands 3 inches, and 3 quarters high; and as a fugal gaiter, in movement and in action, is thought by the best judges to have been seldom, if ever equalled, by any horse in America. His pedigree and performances on the turf are inferior to no imported horse whatever. He was got by the noted horse Saltair , by O'Kelly's Eclipse , and his dam, King Herod , as may be seen in the general stud book and calendar, which are kept along with him for the inspection of such as may wish to satisfy themselves as to his abilities. There are four excellent, extensive and well furnished clover lots, sufficient for the support of mares without feeding, should that be required, corn will be furnished at the market price. Gentlemen may assure themselves that they will meet with every accommodation, and that every care will be taken of their mares that lies in the power of the subscriber - he will not however be liable for any accident. The season will commence on the 20th of March, and expire the last day of July. Pasturage and boarding for boys gratis. William Tompkins. Feb 25th, 1806. (wt18Mk1st1st A)
SANS-CULOTTES, Believed to be inferior to no stallion in Virginia, in point of form and action, and the beauty of his stock, will stand this season in, or near Farmville, and will be let to mares at Ten Dollars payable with Eight by the first of July. Pasturage gratis, but no responsibility for accidents. He was got by Old Celer, dam, by the imported horse Medley, grandam by Fearnought. wtf April 10, 1806
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber near Bevil's bridge, in Chesterfield county, on February the 5th, 1806, a very notable fellow - He is about five feet five or six inches high, very knock-kneed, has uncommon large feet, a scar on his nose, is a very good black-smith, and his name is DANIEL . He wore away a negro cotton pair of breeches and waistcoat - Whoever will lodge him in any jail so that I get him, or will bring him to me, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid. wtf Samuel Wilkinson.
TO BE SOLD , for ready money, on the 12th day of June next, if fair, and if not, the next fair day, at the Tan Yard near Elizah Hutchinson's in Louisiana , agreeably to a deed of trust executed to us by Cecilia Bell and Pleasant Bell , in order to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Elizah Johnson , the said TAN YARD and the LANDS belonging thereto, estimated at fifty-nine acres - also, three NEGRO BOYS , Jack , Darby and Charles , and some STOCK and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ; or so much of the said property as will raise the sum of three hundred pounds, with interest, and costs of the said deed, &c. David Watson, Elizah Hutchinson, } Trustees. Wm. O. Morris, 4th April, 1806. w4t
LOST , the SCRIP for nine Shares of Stock of the Bank of Virginia, viz. No. 109 for eight shares, dated 17th Oct. 1804, and No. 3050, for one share, dated 24 Feb. 1805. Whoever has found the above scrip will please to leave it at the Bank, as the subscriber intends to apply for a certificate. JOHN WARE. April 24th, 1806. w6t
Negroes for Sale. FOR SALE , at Tariton Hines' Tavern , in the lower end of Goodland county, on the 9th day of May, for cash, Twenty Likely Negroes, Consisting of young men, boys, women and children: amongst them, two good weavers, an excellent house servant, and a good oster; neither of these slaves exceed 25 years of age. Gideon Hatcher. April 21st, 1806. 4t
Lightly Dollars Reward. STOLEN , on the night of the 4th inst. from the subscriber, living in the county of Loudoun, near Frying Pan , TWO MARES - one a scue-bull, of a light roan color, 14 hands & an half high, nine years old, with a sorrel mane and tail, paces, trots and canters well; the other a sorrel pacer, with a star in her forehead, white feet, and a white spot on her rump, about 14 hands high, four years old, paces, trots and canters. We will give the above reward for both, to any person, or Forty Dollars for either of them. John & Wm. Marshall. April 19th, 1806. 3t
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED , on the 23d April last, JOHN JENKINS , a soldier of the guard. His clothing is unknown which he has taken with him. He is about twenty years of age, about five feet high, tolerable stout made, has dark hair and eyes, fair complexion, and when spoken to has a very down look, and speaks very mild, very fond of spirits. It is supposed he is gone up the river as far as Lynchburg, and from thence he probably may have gone to his father's, who lives in Pittsylvania . Any person taking up the said deserter and delivering him to me in this place, or either of the officers of the public guard, shall receive the above reward. Alex. Quarrier, Captain of the Public Guard. Richmond, 2d May, 1806. 4t
Just received and for sale, at S. Pleasants' Book Store, The Literary Magazine, For March, 1806. Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.