Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-03-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1335.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     TOBACCO, 5 50 CASH.   WHEAT, 1 17 do.   FLOUR, superfine, 6 50 do.   FLOUR, fine, 6 00 do.   CORN, 5 00 do.   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 200 00 do.   IRON, 120 00 do.   BACON, none. 00 do.   PORK, 6 50 do.   WHISKEY, 52. do  
Notice.
By virtue of a deed of trust to me executed by William Shortt, in order to secure the payment of one hundred and seventy pounds, due to Polly Gay, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Friday the 13th day of March next,
163 Acres of Land,
with a comfortable dwelling house thereon, lying in the county of Chesterfield, on the waters of Falling creek, & about five miles from the town of Manchester; being a part of the land formerly owned by the late Henry Randolph.
Arch'd. FARMER, Trustee. Chesterfield, 27th Feb. 1807. 2w2
ALL persons are hereby warned against purchasing the above described tract of land, as it belongs in equity to me, and the trustee of William Shortt (who has been permitted through courtesy to reside on it) has no right to offer it for sale.
JOHN MAYO.
March 6th, 1807.
Notice.
ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Court's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone authorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Court's to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us.
Samuel M'Cracken, } Trustees Pleasant Youngusband, } Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
W. Haight,
UPHOLSTERER—FROM NEW-YORK. Has for sale, on the Main-street, nearly opposite the Old City Tavern, MATTRESSES & FEATHER BEDS of every description, with a large & elegant assortment of Paper Hangings and Curtain Trimmings, Mahogany Furniture, Window Cornices, Piano-Portes, &c.
Bed and Window Curtains made in the most fashionable stile, very low. Old Mattresses worked over &c.
The above articles will be sold for cash or country produce. Richmond, Feb. 22, 1807. w2m
Virginia :
At a Court held for Halifax county, the 22nd day of December, 1806.
George Calhoun, plaintiff. In against Daniel Wilson, Obadiah Smith and Henry Ligon, defendants. Chancery.
THE defendant Daniel Wilson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is Ordered, that the said defendant Daniel Wilson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that the defendants Obadiah Smith and Henry Ligon, do not pay away, secrete, or otherwise dispose of any monies, goods or effects which they may have in their hands belonging to the defendant Daniel Wilson, until the further order of the court; 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 front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, JOHN BARKSDALE, D. C. H. G.
Virginia :
At a Court held for Halifax county, the 22nd day of December, 1806.
Granville Craddock, plaintiff. In against Daniel Wilson, Obadiah Smith and Henry Ligon, defendants. Chancery.
THE defendant Daniel Wilson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is Ordered, that the said defendant Daniel Wilson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that the defendants Obadiah Smith and Henry Ligon, do not pay away, secrete or otherwise dispose of any monies, goods or effects which they may have in their hands belonging to the defendant Daniel Wilson, until the further order of this court; 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 front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, JOHN BARKSDALE, D. C. H. G.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY JANUARY COURT, 1807.
Hobson & St. John, plaintiffs, In Chancery. Against Charles Matthews, Walter Irvine, John Irvine and Samuel Bransford, defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Matthews has removed himself without the jurisdiction of this court to parts unknown, It is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here on or before May court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy,--Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
UNITED STATES' COURT, FIFTH CIRCUIT, and VIRGINIA DISTRICT, November Term, 1807.
John and Jane Backhouse, adm'rs. and adm'x. de bonis non, of John Backhouse, deceased, plaintiffs. In Chancery. Against Richard C. Johnson, ex'r. of Thomas Johnson, son, who was ex'r. of John Boswell, Richard C. Johnson, John B. Johnson and others, defendants.
THE defendant John B. Johnson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district; On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said deft. do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plaintiffs' bill, 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 front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, WM. MARSHALL, CLK.
STATED of sales from the estate of Goodland county, a likely BAY HORSE, about fifteen hands and a half high, no marks recited except a large spangle on one of his fore legs, near the joint of the knee. A generous reward will be given for the delivery or information of the said horse, so that he can be got, by the subscriber, at Tuckahoe, or Col. Wilson C. Nicholas of Albemarle.
PHILIP ROGERS February 27 1807. w3*
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Subscriptions received by S. Pleasants, Jr. Richmond. wtf
WILL BE SOLD, On the premises, without reserve, to the highest bidder, between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, on Monday the 30th inst.
The following Property,
Viz: One two story brick house 42 by 26 feet Single do. wtf $2 18 Smaller.
All neatly finished and calculated for dwellings, seated on handsome and well enclosed lots on Shockoe hill, in the City of Richmond, known in Du-Val's plan as No. 101 and No. 102, surveyed by Wm. G. Payne.
Terms of payment—1400 dollars in cash on the day of sale; 1050 dollars on the 25th of June, 1807; half of the residue on the 14th of August, 1807, and the balance the 14th of August, 1808.—To which satisfactory titles will be made when the money is received.
ARCH'D. PLEASANTS, Jr. March 5th, 1807.
WE have removed to the house formerly occupied by Messrs. DONALD MACKENZIE & Co. nearly opposite the Bank. JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, 3d March, 1807. 6w
Louisa County, to wit: To Benjamin Hollins, Samuel Hog and Anderson Painter, freeholders of said county; you are hereby requested to view and appraise a stray Heifer, taken up by Joseph Kennon, and render to me a particular account of her mark, age and color, together with her valuation. Given under my hand, this 18th day of November, 1806. Peter Crawford.
Pursuant to the above warrant to us directed, we have viewed the above mentioned stray, and find her to be a large red Heifer, supposed to be three or four years old last spring, marked with a smooth crop in the right ear, & a small sawbuck in the left with the end of her tail white also a little white under her belly, with short crumple horns, and we are of opinion that she is worth ten dollars. Given under our hands agreeable to the above date. Anderson Painter. Benjamin Hollins. Samuel Hog.
A copy, John Poindexter, C. L. C.
FOR SALE, Next door to Mr. William Temple's, Allum Salt, & New-England POTATOES, Of superior quality. Also—A General Assortment of GROCERIES, Good of their kinds and low in price, which will be sold for cash, or exchanged for country produce, by
JOB GREENE. Richmond, March 6th, 1807
TO RENT,
The Tenement,
ADJOINING this office, and for several years past occupied by the proprietor's family. The rooms are handsomely finished, and sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized family very comfortably. There are also a good kitchen, smoke-house, cellars, &c, with a large garden and clover lot, in cultivation, and an excellent stable and cow-house. Apply to the printer. Feb. 24.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this Office.
FOR THE ARGUS.
CONCERNING THE JAMES RIVER CANAL. (Continued.)
THE James River Canal, notwithstanding the printed book noticed in my last, with so many respectable signatures and affidavits, ought, and without delay, to communicate with tide water by the means of Locks. The book just alluded to has been published for a different purpose. The reader has seen in the last paper the arguments which are therein relied upon, and he shall presently see what are my reasons for supporting contrary opinions.
It ought to be a sufficient answer to say, that the charter, by which the company is constituted, requires the communication. The company, or their agents, therefore have no reasonable pretence for soliciting or expecting from the Legislature a relinquishment of any part of their contract, unless they will also relinquish correspondent benefits. They say that it would be cheaper to remove the articles of trade from the Basin by the means of drays—than through the locks which will be necessary to complete the communication: and they have endeavored to support this delusion by some detailed calculations, as to time, water, hire of hands, &c. In passing through so many locks; and then they crown the whole by declaring that such boats, as are used in bringing produce down James River, cannot be employed either with safety or profit in the navigation on tide water. Now as this is the only thing relevant to the question in which we agree, it is proper that the directors should have, for it, all the credit which it merits. We agree then that the long sharp boats which will contain from six to ten or twelve hogsheads of Tobacco, ought not to be used in navigation lower than the Basin: and they immediately draw conclusions upon this unanswerable hypothesis and say—that therefore, the communication with tide water by the means of locks, ought not to be made—and demonstrate (perhaps truly) that it will, in the end, cost less to remove the Tobacco, Flour, &c, by drays than through the locks in these small boats.
The Legislature of Virginia have acted upon this subject at several times, and although they have not yet ventured to relinquish this inestimable right and claim, yet they have given 14 years of respite, so that the directors might in the mean time fatten upon the gains obtained by the sacrifice of public interests.
It is not here my intention to controvert the accuracy of these statements—but I will ask, by what rule of reason or justice, the company can require of the Amherst and Bedford planters, a certain rate per hogshead, for the benefits of a passage to tide water, when it shall cost, for removing each hogshead from the stopping place at least 2s.—No answer can be given to this question, the law contemplated water carriage all the way—and if the defective work operates against every hogshead of Tobacco at the rate of 2s. each, then the rate of toll for the use of the Canal ought to be reduced accordingly.
But I am not only opposed to these changes, or any others which may tend to destroy the original design—but firmly believe, that the communication with tide water may be made by the means of flocks and boats in a way which will render those deluding calculations, which have been already noticed, entirely nugatory and chimerical.
The calculations of the directors have been made in relation to the boats which are used in bringing the produce over the Shoals, and to suit the narrows and currents of James River. These boats are long, sharp and light, and generally carry ten hogsheads of Tobacco, 50 or 60 barrels of Flour or equal weight in something else—The size and burthen of these boats cannot be increased to advantage. They will therefore be continued as they are. These boats are totally disqualified for encountering winds when they can operate upon a large body of water, nor would the small freight which they contain compensate the hire of hands on tide water. No calculation therefore ought ever to be made upon the passage of these boats into tide water. The Cargoes which they carry to the Basin ought to be there delivered and otherwise disposed of.
So far I agree with those, who oppose the communication by locks with tide water; but I agree in nothing more; they say that the produce ought to be thence conveyed by drays and carts, and endeavor to obscure every other mode which has been suggested. A plan has been proposed of conveying the property by an inclined plain, commencing at the Basin and terminating at some place convenient to tide water—but this has been successfully opposed by the many difficulties which will attend it; but there is another plan, which appears to me, not only practicable, but will fully answer all the objections of the opponents to a further communication, and satisfy the desires of those who insist upon its fulfilment.
The Locks ought to be constructed so as to receive and give passage to boats or flat bottomed vessels, which will carry 100 or 120 hogsheads of Tobacco—these vessels might be brought with their cargoes into the Basin, where they might be discharged, and received into the adjacent lumber houses: they might also receive, their return-cargoes at the same time. By these means 120 hogshead of Tobacco, could be conveyed to tide water, at no more expense of the locks, than will require to give passage to six or ten hogsheads in one of the
aforementioned boats. All the fallacious arguments derived from these calculations will thereby disappear—and the original design of the law may be executed without affording cause of complaint.
It is hardly here necessary to shew the many advantages which commerce will obtain by this mode of communication. The same vessels which are brought into the Basin may be so constructed as to navigate the Bay of Chesapeake and act as coasters to the other ports of the United States. At all events they may go in safety to Norfolk and there deliver their cargoes to the vessels of the Ocean. This affords a view very different from the scrambling and wild disorder constantly seen, at the Basin of the Canal, which was described in my last. A FREEHOLDER. (Concluded in the next.)
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
For the relief of William Hearn. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby authorised to inquire, by himself, or by some trusty agent whom he may appoint for the purpose, into the pecuniary circumstances of William Hearn, now imprisoned, by virtue of a writ of execution, in favor of the United States, in the prison of Washington county, district of Columbia; and if the said Hearn shall assign and convey to the Secretary aforesaid, all the estate of every kind and description, which he may own or be entitled to, in possession, remainder, or reversion, to the proper use and benefit of the United States; or if he, the said Hearn, shall prove to the satisfaction of the Secretary, or agent aforesaid, that he has no estate, and has not transferred all or any part of his property, with interest to avoid the payment of the sum for which he is imprisoned, or to defraud the United States; then the Secretary of the Treasury shall give to said Hearn a certificate, stating what he has done in the premises; and upon said Hearn producing such certificate to the marshal of the district of Columbia, he shall discharge said Hearn from his imprisonment: Provided, in case the certificate shall specify, that said Hearn has satisfied the Secretary, or agent aforesaid, that he had no estate, and of course has made no assignment, then the said Hearn shall either pay, or execute to the marshal, his obligation, payable to the United States, for all fees and expenses, which have arisen in consequence of his said Hearn's imprisonment, before he be discharged as aforesaid: And Provided, that nothing in this act shall be construed, to discharge any other person from any liability to the payment of, or from any liability to be imprisoned by virtue of the execution aforesaid, nor to release any estate, which the said Hearn may hereafter acquire, from a liability to satisfy said execution.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. February 10, 1807.—APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To annex certain shores and waters to the district of Mississippi, and to authorise the building a custom house at New Orleans
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the thirtieth day of June next, all the shores and waters of the river Ohio, and of the several rivers and creeks emptying into the same, and also all the shores and waters of the rivers which empty into the river Mississippi or any of its branches, be and the same are hereby annexed to and shall make part of the district of Mississippi.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That a surveyor shall be appointed for each of the following towns or places that is to say; Pittsburgh, Charlestown, Marietta, Cincinnati, Limestone, Louisville, Massac and Natchez, who shall be authorised to grant temporary registers to vessels of the United States, in the same manner and on the same terms and conditions as may be done by the collectors of the several districts of the United States; and each of the said surveyors, besides the fees paid in relation to the admittance and registering of vessels, shall receive an annual salary of one hundred and fifty dollars.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the collector of the district of Mississippi shall, on the surrender of any temporary register granted to a vessel of the United States as aforesaid, issue a permanent register for such vessel: Provided, That the master of such vessel shall take the usual oath, and perform all the other conditions required by the registering act, except that he shall not be obliged to give any new bond to the said collector.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That so much of any act or acts as respects any of the shores or waters, annexed by this act to the Mississippi district, into separate districts, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the secretary of the treasury be, and he hereby is authorised and directed to cause to be built upon some convenient site belonging to the United States, in the city of New Orleans, a good and sufficient house, to serve as an office and place of deposit for the collection of the customs at that place. And the sum of twenty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated to defray the expense of erecting the same, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. February 13, 1807.—APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.

I WILL make no apology for presenting to the public the following statement of facts. It is a duty I owe my country, my friends and myself.
I left my own house in Kentucky early in December last, and travelled the usual road to the Chickasaw nation, thence thro' the Choctaw nation to the settlements on Tombigbee. Here I spent two or three days looking at lands; thence across the country, to the upper settlements on the Chickasaw river and down the river to where it takes the name of Pascagoula; here I left my horses and took a canoe, and after spending several days on the river, and part of two at the house of a gentleman, who shewed me the papers and Livingston's address from New-Orleans, I crossed the lake to the Bayou of St. John's and passed into the city the usual road. I am thus particular, that my enemies may retrace my steps if they choose. I rode, for I was unable to walk into New-Orleans between 12 and 1 o'clock, P. M. and took lodgings at madam Forages boarding-house—I remained in the public room where there were a number of gentlemen until dinner—at the table, I think about 3 o'clock, I was arrested by col. Kingsbury of the U. S. army, who came attended by five or six officers, having left a guard of 100 men at the door. I was immediately taken to the garrison, and closely confined under a centinel. About 2 o'clock the next morning, I was conveyed down the river in a boat about 25 leagues to Fort St. Phillips, from thence about the same time the next morning I was conveyed twenty miles further down the river, and kept in the woods until the 23d in the evening; when I was put on board the schooner Thatcher, (captain Haws) for Baltimore. On the evening of the 17th February I was given in charge to the officer commanding at Fort McHenry—on the 18th I was taken before judge Nicholson by a writ of Habeas Corpus and discharged. I felt pleased to find myself once more in a country where the laws were respected and where there were men who dared to arrest oppression; whether it was the act of a petty tyrant, or sanctioned by the chiefs of the nation. On the 23d inst. I came to this city, and addressed a note to the Attorney General, letting him know where I was, and requesting to know whether any and what charges were in his possession against me. The second day after I received an answer, telling me that when the executive should be furnished with sufficient evidence, I would be apprised. I conclude then the executive has not yet been furnished with sufficient evidence to warrant an arrest. I positively say it cannot be furnished—I have committed no crime against the laws of my country; yet I have been imprisoned, forced, from place to place at midnight, sent to sea in a tempestuous season, and carried 1000 miles or more from my business, to the loss of my property, the injury of my health, and the danger of my life. Why has all this been done? I have not yet been told. Wilkinson has acted with the honor of a soldier and the fidelity of a good citizen—and can the President really approve and justify a venal, petty tyrant in the act of violating the constitution and laws of his country. He is, however, aware that some apology may be necessary for his general—the attempts to make it in the latter part of his message of 22d January; he there seems to think it probable, the general sent us round from motives of humanity, least an impartial trial might not be had in the agitated city of New-Orleans. In this holy ten miles square, there could be no doubt, where, not only, the highest judicial authorities were to be assembled; but where the court could be furnished with the aid of executive means—What aid? What executive means? Perhaps the Senate can tell. The Supreme Court did not think it necessary; it decided without and consequently has incurred the displeasure of all who believe in executive infallibility. I have said the Senate could probably tell what was meant by this aid (and that aid I highly respect.) Take the following statement—On the 22d January, this all-important message was communicated to the Senate; their doors were closed, and in a few hours they passed a bill suspending the power of granting the writ of Habeas Corpus; thus prostrating at one blow the civil authority, sacrificing the constitution on the altar of oppression and subjecting every citizen in the west to the will of an ambitious unprincipled tyrant. Was this done through the aid of executive means; or had they just heard the Arabian Nights entertainment of last winter, and shut their doors to keep out Burr and his army, lest they might be tied neck and heels and tumbled into the Potomac—I have said every citizen of the west, because on them was this bill intended to operate—My own case may be the case of every individual of that country—imprisoned without having committed, or being charged with any offence, denied the use of pen, ink and paper, I might have been sent to the Columbia river, and kept there for seven years unheard of by my friends or family—Tyrants never lack the means of destroying the reputations of those they oppress.
Had not the House of Representatives spurned with indignation this unconstitutional attempt to justify the lawless acts of a lawless tyrant, the sufferings of Baron Trenck would not have been strange in America.
And what, let me ask, is our present security, unless Wilkinson is punished for his daring outrage on all law? In the case of Doctor Bellmon, we are told in a newspaper, the writ of Habeas Corpus, granted by judge Bee of South Carolina, was actually served. What was the answer of the officer who had him in custody? Attend to it ye who respect your government. Aitho' (said he) I respect the civil institutions of my country; yet I must obey the orders of my superior officer. The prisoner was not given up. Here then was a denial of this all-important right; no need for the interposition of the Senate. In England, that land of oppression, this officer would have been immediately punished. In our free government, things are ordered otherwise. Under the administration of Mr. Adams, there was much grumbling about a gag law, that shut people's mouths—under the pre-
sent administration a man may not only be gagged, but his throat cut without any law, and he that does it will find protectors amongst the sages of the nation.
Wilkinson tells us he has acted with the approbation of the governor and judges. If this be true, it is high time these men were removed from office. Men placed in the most important stations, over a territory respectable for its wealth and population, and over a city that yields in importance to very few on the continent; sworn to administer justice agreeable to the constitution and laws; who would cringe to a military tyrant, and suffer him to trample on all law, should not be trusted. Perhaps the bayonet was at their breast, or the dagger of the assassin at their side; no less dangerous a situation can plead their excuse. Wilkinson, in telling us this unlikely tale; intends not only an excuse for his own illegal acts, but it is saying to those he has injured; sue me if you dare—I am here entrenched in New Orleans in the favor of the executive—the governor and judges are my creatures—you cannot injure me. How long he will remain thus secure, will rest with the President.
Wilkinson in his long, fulsome panegyric on himself; published in the Aurora of the 23d inst. as a letter from New Orleans (for his ricks of this kind are too well known to pass) has discovered from his spy, who had it in confidence from the friends of colonel Burr, that I was sent to New Orleans, and was to meet the colonel at Bayou La Re, on the 12th Jan. Unfortunately for this tale which seems to have been fabricated after my arrest—Major Floyd and Mr. Ralston will declare they have never spoken to me on the subject—but I seem to justify myself, where I cannot be accused. It was necessary to alledge something against me. Wilkinson and his spies, and other confidential men have made me a general, and given me an army of 2000 men, (1000 more than I could have needed) and this too without consulting me, whilst I was harmlessly avesting myself in the uninhabited swamps in West Florida, three or four hundred miles out of the road leading from Nashville to Orleans. What can they not do? Bonaparte can conquer armies as fast as his enemies can raise them. But Wilkinson and his friends can both raise and conquer them in the same breath without powder or ball. This charge, however, cannot be the crime for which I have suffered, because the discovery has been made since my arrest. It seems I have committed another. A very great personage in this city has declared publicly, that Adair was the more impudent of all the conspirators; for he had said to the first man he met in New Orleans, that the commander in chief of the army was a villain, and a Spanish spy, and that he Adair, expected to find the city in possession of his Ca-tho-lic majesty.
With due submission, I will correct this statement, which I presume came from Wilkinson, as I was to be repeated it on the same evening. I was committed. When I was repeatedly told in the public room, amongst gentlemen, acquaintances and strangers; that Wilkinson had denounced me as a traitor, and declared me at the head of an army coming to attack that city; I coldly answered, that reports were different in different countries; that in Kentucky the people were more afraid of Wilkinson than Burr; because many of them believed him to be in Spanish pay. A gentleman (pointing to a small man in the room) observed to me, take care what you say, that man is a spy on you from the grand; and I would not be surprised if you are confined for that before night; I answered with perhaps some warmth, let him crime me and be damned, I despise his power. For this I have suffered, for this I have been imprisoned; I had before been persecuted for saying Mr. — did not in my opinion possess more talents than every other man in the U. S. I ought to have known the danger of speaking freely of great men. I acknowledge my imprudence; but I cannot repent of my sins; I have suffered, but I have done no one act for which I am sorry.
So far as I know or believe of the intentions of Col. Burr (and my enemies will agree I am not ignorant on this subject) they were to prepare and lead an expedition into Mexico predicated on a war between the two governments; with out a war he knew he could do nothing. On this war taking place, he calculated with certainty, as well from the policy of the measure at this time, as from the positive assurance of Wilkinson, who seemed to have the power to force it in his own hands. This continued to be the object of col. Burr, until he heard of the venal and shameful bargain made by Wilkinson at the Sabine river—this information he received soon after the attempt to arrest him in Frankfort. He then turned his attention altogether towards strengthening himself on the Wabash and waiting a more favorable crisis. I thought the first of these objects honorable and worthy the attention of any man; but I was not engaged in it—my political as well as private purposes forbid me from taking a part in it; it was over; nor did I ever believe, nor will I now, that Wilkinson's swaggering letters to me on that subject, which may be seen, that a war would take place—this opinion I formed last winter in this city. In the second object of col. Burr I had no part. I have said I was not engaged in either. If I had, the first step must have been to engage men—I could do nothing without. I call upon Wilkinson and his friends to produce a single man that I have attempted to engage in any enterprise what so ever. I am not the apologist of col. Burr—he can defend himself; I only speak of his intentions so far as they relate to myself. My business in New Orleans did not require my presence there until the latter part of January, consequently I took the circumstantial route I have before described. So far as this statement relates to my imprisonment, I am ready to attest it before any tribunal. It remains with those who have the power to say how long Wilkinson shall remain secure (as he has) in New Orleans, or when he will be placed within the reach of the civil law.
JOHN ADAIR.
City of Washington, March 1, 1807.
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
POLAND AND KOSCIUSKO.
About to take its station once more among the nations of the earth, Poland at this moment must be an interesting subject of reflection for every intelligent and philosophical mind. Under this impression, we have prepared the following sketch for the gratification of the readers of the American—
Poland was anciently famed for hunters, being full of plains, woods, wild beasts, and every kind of game, and derives its name from Pou or Pole , a Slavonian word, which is said to signify a country fit for hunting. On the whole the climate is healthy, and the soil is fertile in corn, vast quantities of which are sent from thence down the Vistula to Dantzic, and which are bought up by the Dutch and other nations. The pastures, especially in that part called Podolia, exceed all description in richness; and the cattle, it is said, cannot frequently be seen in consequence of their extreme luxuriance. It has mines of silver, iron, copper, salt and coals; the interior parts contain large forests, which furnish timber in abundance; fruits, herbs, and grapes are produced there, but the wine seldom or never comes to perfection; the chief rivers are the Vistula, the Neister, the Boristhenes, the Bog, and Dwina; it contains also a few lakes; the country abounds with wild animals, among which are horses, wolves, bears, elk, deer, asses, and wild oxen. Poland (including Lithuania) has been supposed to contain 14,000,000 of inhabitants: In their persons the Poles make a noble appearance, their complexions are fair, and their shapes are well proportioned; they are brave, honest, and hospitable; and their women sprightly, yet modest, and submissive to their husbands . Their diversions are warlike and manly: They usually travel on horseback, and are extremely hardy. The mode of living of the nobles is very fastidious, ceremonious, expensive, and shewy. The Poles are divided into nobles, clergy, citizens or burghers; and the peasants are divided into two sorts, those of the crown and those belonging to individuals. Their dress is singular; they shave their heads, leaving only a circle of hair on the crown, and men of all ranks generally wear large whiskers; they wear a vest which reaches down to the middle of the leg, and a kind of gown over it lined with fur, and girded with a sash, but the sleeves are close to their arms as a waistcoat. Their breeches are wide, and make but one piece with their stockings; they wear a fur cap or bonnet; their shirts are without collar or wristband, and they wear neither stock or neckcloth. Instead of shoes they wear Turkey leather boots, with thin soles, and deep iron heels bent like a half moon. The habit of the women is a simple Polonaise or long robe edged with fur. The peasants in winter wear sheep-skins, with the wool inwards, and in summer a thick coarse cloth, but no linen. Copernicus was a native of Poland; but that country is not celebrated for learned men. It contains three Universities; one at Cracow, one at Wilna, and one at Posen. Warsaw is the real capital, and is computed to contain 70,000 inhabitants. Poland was once a formidable kingdom, to which Prussia was in a state of vassalage, & the title of king of Prussia was never acknowledged until the year 1764. Russia also in the beginning of the seventeenth century, saw its capital and throne possessed by the Poles, while Austria in 1683, was indebted to a king of Poland for the preservation of its metropolis, and almost for its very existence. These three powers, however, in 1772, entered into an alliance to divide and dismember the kingdom of Poland. This partition was projected by the king of Prussia; and, although they would gladly have divided the whole of that unfortunate country, (Poland,) policy taught them to rest for a while contented with only a third of this republic, instead of the whole, as they at first contemplated. The partitioning powers forcibly effected a great change in the constitution. But in 1791, the king and the nation in union, and without foreign intervention, established another constitution. By this the throne was declared hereditary in the house of Saxony. Many of the nobles, however, regretting the sacrifice of some of their privileges, had recourse to the court of Russia; their declarations agreeing with the ambitious views of Catherine, she sent an army into Poland under pretext of guaranteeing the constitution of 1772; in consequence of which the last was overthrown. The real object of the empress was to make a second division of this country, which took place in 1793. The unreasonable severity of the oppressors, excited the people to resent such accumulated wrongs. Fired with indignation, they loudly complained of such unheard of injustice. They claimed the protection of those powers who had become guaranteees to the treaty of Oliva, a treaty that had assured to them the indivisibility of their territory, and which had long been regarded as the grand charter of the north. Some of these powers made remonstrances with as little effect as the Poles themselves. The Poles displaying that enthusiasm, which the ardor of self-defence inspires, unanimously agreed to rescue their country or perish in the attempt. An army was hastily levied, and the command given to Prince Joseph Poniatowski, whose inexperience and premature notions, rendered him very unfit for such an important undertaking. The nation could oppose 150,000 men to the designs of the Empress; but under such a frivolous leader they could never be brought to act in that firm and decided manner which was necessary to the salvation of their tottering country. It was then the nation demanded the abilities of the gallant Kosciusko; though a Lieutenant under Prince Joseph, he displayed talents which procured him the love of his country, the resentment of Russia, and the esteem of all the rest of Europe. 120,000 Russians arrived in Poland, and on the 10th of October a dreadful battle took place with the Russians under Fersen and the troops under Kosciusko. The Russians were at first repulsed by the Poles who, not content with the advantages they had gained, abandoned their favorable position on the heights, pressed on to attack in their turn, which threw their troops into confusion, and the Russians forming themselves anew, the rout soon became general. The fight lasted from 7 in the morning till noon. Kosciusko flew from rank to rank, was continually in the hottest part of the engagement, in the course of which he had three horses killed under him. At length he fell; and a Cossack, who did not know him in the peasant's dress which he constantly wore, wounded him from behind with a lance. He recovered and advanced a few steps, but was again knocked down by another Cossack, who was preparing to give him the fatal blow, when his arm was arrested by a Russian officer, to whose wife Kosciusko had a short time before politely given leave of departure from Warsaw to join her husband. The unfortunate hero entreated of the officer to put an end to his life; but the latter preferred making him a prisoner. He was transported to Petersburg, where he was, with some more brave men, were long immersed in dungeons. The Poles fought with a degree of valor approaching to fury. The Russians summon-
ed Warsaw to surrender, and on being refused Suwarrows commanded his soldiers to mount to the assault, over the dead bodies of their comrades and enemies. The Russians sprung to the charge with inconceivable impetuosity. Six Russian columns presented themselves at once before the lines at Prague. The Poles, after bravely defending themselves, endeavored to find safety by retiring into Warsaw. In their retreat they were met by another body of Russians, and a woeful slaughter ensued. After a conflict of eight hours, the resistance on the part of the Poles ceased. Five thousand Poles are said to have been slain in the assault; the rest were imprisoned or dispersed. The houses were plundered by the barbarous Russians, who after the battle had ceased better than ten hours, set fire to the town and began to massacre the inhabitants. The king of Poland formally resigned his crown at Grodno in 1795, and was afterwards removed to Petersburg where (living on a pension granted by the court of Russia) he remained a sort of state prisoner till his death in 1798. The Polish king though he had openly declared against the partition, was long suspected of being too partial to the views of Russia. The people even confidently believed that their king favored the partition then in agitation, as he afterwards publicly declared that it was necessary to submit to the ascendant of the Russians. After the treaty of partition was acceded to by the members of the diet convoked for that purpose, many of the principal members hastened to the king and upbraided him with conspiring to ruin their country. He at first tried gentle means to appease their anger; but finding that his moderation made them more unjust in accusations, he rose up, threw his hat on the ground, and said to them haughtily:—
"Gentlemen, I am weary of listening to you. The partition of your miserable country is a consequence of your ambition, of your dissensions, of your eternal disputes. To yourselves alone you ought to attribute your misfortunes. If no greater portion of land remained to me than this that would suffice, I should still, in the eyes of all Europe, be your lawful but unfortunate king."
Kosciusko had the fortune to be freed from his prison, after the destruction of his country, when he went to England, where he was received by the enlightened and liberal men of that nation with distinguished respect: He afterwards visited the United States of America, from whence he returned to France, where he no doubt has been waiting for the present crisis in the affairs of his country, (which has been long expected) to make himself useful to his countrymen.
On the fate of Poland and the gallant conduct of Kosciusko, Campbell, the Scots poet, has the following beautiful and animated lines in the first part of his "Pleasures of Hope."
"O! sacred Truth! thy triumph ceas'd awhile, And Hope, thy sister, ceas'd with thee to smile, When league'd oppression pour'd to northern wars Her whisker'd Pandours and her fierce Hussars, Wav'd her dread standard to the breeze of morn, Peal'd her loud drum, and twang'd her trumpet horn, Tumultuous horror brooded o'er her van, Presaging wrath to Poland—and to man! Warsaw's last Champion from her heights survey'd, Wide o'er the fields, a waste of ruin laid,— Oh! Heav'n! he cried, my bleeding country save!— Is there no hand on high to shield the brave? Yet, though destruction sweep these lovely plains, Rise, fellow-men! our Country yet remains! By that dread name we wave the sword on high, And swear for her to live!—with her to die! He said, and on the rampart-heights array'd His trusty warriors, few, but undismay'd; Firm pac'd and slow, a horrid front they form, Still as the breeze, but dreadful as the storm; Low murm'ring sounds along their banners fly, Revenge, or Death,—the watchword and reply; Then peal'd the notes, omnipotent to charm, And the loud tocsin toll'd their last alarm!— In vain, alas! in vain ye gallant few! From rank to rank your volly'd thunder flew: Oh! bloodiest picture in the book of Time, Sarmatia fell, unwept, without a crime; Found not a generous friend, a pitying foe! Strength in her arms, nor mercy in her woe! Dropt from her nerveless grasp the shattered spear, Clos'd her bright eye and curb'd her high career; Hope, for a season, bade the world farewell, And freedom shriek'd—As Kosciusko fell!"
Poland, including Lithuania, is 700 miles in length and 630 in breadth. Since the dismemberment of the kingdom the number of inhabitants is rated at about 9,000,000, of which 600,000 are Jews. The provinces taken by Russia are the largest, by Austria the most populous, and by Prussia the most commercial.
BALTIMORE, March 2.
By the arrival of the William Penn, from Bordeaux, ( Vide marine intelligence ) Paris papers have been received to the date of January 3d inclusive. A gentleman of this city has politely favored us with the loan of a file of the Paris Argus from December 4th to the above date. This file does not contain the announcement of any important event; but there are several articles which we are sure will be interesting to our readers. These we shall lay before them with all possible speed.
Reports prevailed at Paris on the 3d of January that a rupture between the United States and Great Britain was certain. The Poles are organizing themselves into military squadrons under the orders of Gen. Dombrowski. The presence of the French at Warsaw has given that place an air of great vivacity. They have Italian, French, and Polish theatres open there.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 2.
The House of Representatives continued in uninterrupted session on FRIDAY from ten o'clock A. M. to eight o'clock in the evening, and on SATURDAY set from ten A. M. to five P. M. when an adjournment took place till seven o'clock. Indisposition prevented us from attending the evening session of the last day; which likewise prevents our offering at present any more than a concise notice of the most important proceedings, reserving their detail for a future paper.
On FRIDAY—Mr. J. Randolph made an animated speech in order to show that the 8th section of the act prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. involved the exercise of a power not possessed by Congress, which was subversive of the rights of property of the holders of slaves, and which might eventuate in their general emancipation; and concluded by asking leave to present a bill to explain and amend that act.
FORTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Kutuo, Dec. 17, 1806. The emperor arrived at Kutuo at one in the afternoon, having travelled all night in the calashes (small pleasure carriages) of the country, the thaw not allowing the usual sort of carriages to be made use of. The calash in which the marshal Duroc rode, was overturned, and he received a violent contusion on the shoulder; this officer is, however, in no danger, and will only be obliged to keep his bed for 8 or 10 days. The tetes-de-pont of Prague, Zakroznay, of the Narew and Thorn, acquire greater solidity every day. The emperor will be at Warsaw tomorrow. The Vistula being extremely broad, the bridges are every where 3 or 4000 fathoms over. A letter received at the coffee-house in this city, from a correspondent in Bordeaux, dated the 8th of January, 1807, says, "there are reports of a great battle having taken place between the French and Russians, in which the latter have experienced a signal defeat."
The negotiations between the Porte and the Servian insurgents have been broken off; & Czerai Georges has re-commenced his operations. A slight skirmish between them and the Turks took place in the beginning of Nov. near Belgrade. French troops are at Anclam, waiting the determination of the king of Sweden on a proposition relative to the neutrality of Swedish Pomerania. A few days anterior to the 17th of December, 70,000 men passed through Berlin on their way to Poland. A national gendarmerie is organizing throughout the conquered Prussian states, to protect the high roads, insure the arrival of subsistence, and cause persons and property to be respected. The annual fairs at Leipsick were to be held as usual. It is announced that the French have commenced the bombardment of Dantzick. This town is one of the richest and most considerable of the north of Europe. Burr's project (extracted from an American paper) is mentioned in the Paris papers. Several ships of the line are going to be fitted out in the greatest haste at Copenhagen. The ramparts of the citadel have had cannon planted on them lately, and the guards are doubled, as are those in the harbor. The following article evinces that the imperial decree is not intended to include private property. "General Clarke, Governor general of the Prussian conquered provinces, has, in concert with the intendant general of finances, given orders to the particular commanders and intendents to take off the seals which had been laid provisionally on the sequestered merchandise at Magdeburgh, Stettin, Custrin, and Frankfort on the Oder, which merchandise, being private property, is not comprehended in the decree of the 21st of November."
Whereas doubts have arisen, or may arise, touching the construction of the eighth section of the act, of which this act is explanatory, and whereas Congress disclaim and disavow all constitutional right, title, or authority whatsoever, by any legislative act, in any wise to abridge, modify, or affect the right of property of masters of slaves, not imported into the U. S. contrary to law, in and to such slaves; Therefore,
"Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That nothing contained in the eighth or any other section of the aforesaid act, shall be construed to abridge, modify, or affect, in any manner whatever, the full, complete, and absolute right of property of the owner or master of any slave, such slave not being imported contrary to law, in and to such slave; and such owner, or master, as aforesaid, shall not be subjected to any disability, or liable to any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, although such master or owner, or his or her agent may have transported any such slave, not being imported contrary to law, with intent to sell the same, from one port or place within the United States, to any other port or place, in a vessel of less burthen than forty tons."
The act having been read twice, Mr. J. Randolph moved that it be engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Quincy moved its reference to a committee of the whole. Mr. J. Randolph warmly opposed this motion. He set forth the deep stake the southern states had in immediately arresting the invasion of their rights made by the eighth section, and the consequent necessity of passing the explanatory law this session, which would not be done, unless it passed the

house without delay, as it was in the power of a single member of the senate to prevent the passage of a bill unless read on three several days. He added, that he trusted, if this bill did not pass, that the Virginia delegation would wait on the President, to demonstrate against his giving his sanction to the act which had passed.
Messrs. Fisk, Quincey, Thomas and Rhea of Ten. advocated the reference of the bill to a committee of the whole, and its being printed, previously to consideration. They expressed their willingness to agree to any proposition, that should not go to hazard the great objects of the bill passed by the two houses; but their indisposition to act precipitately on a subject of so much importance.
The question was taken on referring the bill to a committee of the whole; and carried—Ayes 58—Nays 40.
Mr. J. Randolph moved that it be made the order for to-morrow .
A motion was also made to make it the order for to-morrow .
On this last motion the yeas and nays were taken, and were, Yeas 60—Nays 49—When the bill was ordered to be printed.
The house agreed to consider the report of the committee of the whole on the appropriation bill.
Mr. Alston moved that the house should again resolve itself into a committee of the whole on this bill; and said, his purpose was, in case they should, to move a new section repealing the duty of 8 cents on salt from the 1st of July, and that of 12 cents from the 1st of January; and continuing the Mediterranean fund until the 1st of January next.
After a few remarks from several gentlemen, this motion was disagreed to—Ayes 39—Nays 53—principally on the ground of the impropriety of introducing such provisions in the appropriation bill.
The report of the committee of the whole to the appropriation bill was then considered, and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
A message was received from the senate stating that they had postponed until the next session the bill relative to the redemption of the public debt, providing for the reimbursement of the 3 per cents. in case of the refusal of the holders to come into the new loan.
Mr. Alston moved for leave to bring in a bill for the repeal of the duties on salt, &c.
This motion was declared by the speaker, and the house to be out of order, the standing rule of the house requiring a day's notice of such motion.
Mr. Jackson then moved the appointment of a committee to enquire into the expediency of repealing the duties on salt—and continuing for a limited time the Mediterranean fund.
A division on the question was called for.
On agreeing to the first part of the motion, a long and interesting debate ensued. It was advocated by Messrs. Jackson, Alston, Smilie, Bidwell, Sloan, Varnum, Fisk, Eppes and Burwell—and opposed by Messrs. Quincey, J. Randolph, R. Nelson, Elmer, Ely, Lloyd and Lyon:—when the question was taken by Yeas and Nays, and the first member of the motion carried—Yeas 60—Nays 40.
Mr. J. Randolph spoke against agreeing to the second member of the motion: which was carried—Yeas 46—Nays 43.
When the whole motion was agreed to—Yeas 44—Nays 39.
In this debate all the speakers declared themselves in favor of repealing the duties on salt; the diversity of sentiment and vote arose from the mode in which it was attempted to effect this object. The opponents of the motion contended that it became the Senate, and not the house to take the proposed step, which they said was not likely to answer the end contemplated.
The friends of the motion, on the other hand, urged the policy of pursuing every mean in their power to effect so important an object; and declared their confidence, that, on a proper understanding between the two houses, it would be accomplished.
As soon as the last vote had been taken, a motion was made that the committee should consist of three members.
On putting this question it was found that there was not a quorum of members present.
A call of the house was then ordered for the purpose of noting the absentees.
The call having been made, and a quorum not appearing to be present, an adjournment took place about 8 o'clock.
On SATURDAY, the house passed the general appropriation bill, and several other bills of minor consideration, and transacted a good deal of other business.
A committee was appointed on the motion of Mr. Jackson, relative to a repeal of the duties on salt, &c. from which committee Mr. Fisk presented a bill, corresponding in its objects with the intimation of Mr. Alston on moving for a recommittal of the appropriation bill, which was referred to a committee of the whole house that day.
March 4.
We have, in our preceding columns, inserted a communication of JOHN ADAIR. We have considered it an act of justice to Mr. Adair to give his statement to the public; we also consider it a duty to the nation to give the freest admission to whatever tends to enlighten the transactions which have either occurred or been meditated in the western country. At the same time that we make this declaration, we deem it proper to say that in our opinion the address of Mr. Adair is, in a high degree, intemperate; and that it is characterised by a wanton attack upon the character of men high in the confidence of the nation, the purity of whose motives cannot be impeached, and whose political conduct it becomes the true friend of his country firmly to defend against unfounded aggression. We have not at present time to add more than that our columns shall be open to repel the attacks thus unnecessarily made by Mr. Adair.
Nat. Intel. We understand that a copy of the Treaty between the United States and Great Britain was received last evening by Mr. Erskine.
Letters are received in this city from Natchez, dated the 2d of February. They state that Mr. Burr had on that day appeared before the district court * for trial,
and that the business had been deferred until the next day.
* The expression is vague; nor is any thing stated that enables us to determine its precise meaning.
APPOINTMENTS. MERIWETHER LEWIS, Governor of Upper Louisiana. THOMAS TODD, of Kentucky, Justice of the Supreme Court of the U. S. for the new circuit recently established.
The House of Representatives were in session on SATURDAY from 7 o'clock in the evening to one o'clock the next morning. They were principally occupied in considering the bill for the repeal of the duties on salt, and for the continuance of the Mediterranean fund. The bill finally passed the House by a large majority, and discontinues the duty of eight cents on salt after the 30th of June, and the duty of 12 cents after the 30th of September; and continues the Mediterranean fund until the 31st day of December.
On MONDAY the House sat from 10 A. M. to half past 4 P. M. and from half past 6 to 10 in the evening.
On TUESDAY the House sat from 10 A. M. to half past 3 o'clock, when they adjourned to half past six o'clock, from which time they continued in session until 11 o'clock, when the two Houses adjourned sine die.
Our readers will see, in the list, the acts which have passed.
The Salt Bill has passed, as it passed the House of Representatives, with an amendment, taking off the duty of 12 cents after the 31st of December, instead of the 30th of September.
The House postponed indefinitely the bill from the Senate, for an increase of the military peace establishment.
We shall give a detail of the proceedings in our next.
COMMUNICATION. Some animadversions having been lately made in the House of Representatives, respecting general Wilkinson's intercourse with the Spanish governor in New-Orleans, in the year 1787, it may be agreeable to your readers to have some statement of the fact. Gen. W. has stated in a series of papers I have before me, descended from the Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi to Orleans, with a quantity of Tobacco, being one of the most early American adventurers in that trade, perhaps the first, he was introduced to the governor, who made enquiry respecting the country from whence he came. Gen. W. gave an account at large on the fertility of the soil of Kentucky, its rapid progress in population, and on the mutual great advantages that would result to Spain and the western country, provided the former would consent to a free navigation of the Mississippi; he was requested to commit his ideas to paper, and he did so, in the shape of a memorial, which the governor said he would transmit to the king. On general Wilkinson's return to Kentucky, he was elected to the convention which met on the 3d November, 1789, for the purpose of taking into consideration a separation from Virginia; having mentioned in public what had passed between him and the Spanish governor, he was called on by the convention for a copy of the memorial he produced and read it, and on the 10th November he convention came to the following resolution.
"Resolved, That this convention highly approve the address presented by general James Wilkinson to the governor-intendant of Louisiana, and that the president be requested to present him the thanks of the convention for the regard which he therein manifested for the interest of the Western country."
It is no curious, Mr. Paine, that in 1806, general Wilkinson is charged with a treasonable intercourse with a Spanish governor for an act which procured him the thanks of his country in 1788.
NORFOLK, March 2. His B M's Frigate Melampus, and Sloop of War Halifax, have arrived in Hampton Roads—the former from Bermuda, and the latter from Halifax. The British January packet Manchester, had arrived at Beaufort and sailed for New York. She brought accounts to the 10th of January, in which the former reports of the sickly state of the French army are confirmed. Nearly one third of the army are affected, and are said to have died at the rate of 300 per day.
We can say from undoubted authority, that orders have been received (by the January packet) by the commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's naval forces in America, to release every American seaman who has not voluntarily entered
WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC VENUE, BY PROSSER AND MONCUR, on the premises, on the 21st instant—ONE HALF-ACRE
LOT OF GROUND, Situated in the city of Richmond and near William Hay's Brewhouse—its No. in the plan of the city is 620, and will be divided into five lots. On No. 1, are a number of fruit trees, with a large portion of Asparagus beds—No. 2, is a corner lot, and has no improvements on it—No. 3, has a house that rents for £9 per year—No. 4, is improved as a garden; and No. 5, has a house on it that rents for £9 per year. The conditions are, one third cash, one third in three months, and one third in six months from the day of sale; the two last payments to be made in negotiable notes with approved endorsers. The sale to begin at eleven o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
March 9th, 1807. tds
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Peter Worsham, we shall proceed to sell, for cash, at Thomas Perkins's store in Amelia county, on the 21st inst. all of the Property specified in said deed, consisting of a
Tract of Land, Containing 50 acres more or less, lying near Green's old store, and adjoining the lands of Hector McNeal and Wm Howlett. One likely Negro Man, by the name of Sam; two Horses, ten head of Cattle, and the Household and Kitchen Furniture, belonging to said Worsham, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said deed of trust and cost attending the same. Acting as trustees, we shall only convey the title vested in us.
George Scott, Thompson Scott, John Jeter, Trustees. Amelia, March 3d, 1807. 4t
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1807.
BRITISH TREATY.
UNDOUBTED intelligence has been received from Washington, that the treaty signed by our Ministers Plenipotentiary at the court of Great Britain, has been received by the President; but we are truly sorry to inform our readers that the terms are such as in his opinion are totally inadmissible.
It appears that the articles which were at first agreed upon between our ministers and the British commissioners, were as favorable to the United States, as our most sanguine hopes had anticipated. The protection of our seamen from being carried into captivity by the officers of his majesty's ships of war, was one of those articles; and the grand principle for which we contended, that "free ships should make free goods," was another. The dispatches from Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, which informed the President that the terms were settled, according to which the treaty was to be prepared and concluded in a few days, were written and sent off before the news had arrived in England of Bonaparte's decree of blockade. Unfortunately, after the treaty was ready for signature, it was submitted to the examination of the Lords of the Admiralty, who struck out the clause for the protection of American seamen, declaring that the interests of Great Britain would never permit her acceding to it; and, in consequence of the decree of the Emperor Napoleon, declaring the British isles in a state of blockade, a farther difficulty presented itself to prevent the conclusion of a treaty. The British commissioners insisted that the effect of that decree would be to subject to capture by cruisers belonging to the enemies of Great Britain, all American vessels trading with her, or with any of her possessions; and, that if the United States submitted to such treatment from France, Great Britain would be compelled to retaliate, by treating in the same manner all American vessels trading to France, or to any place under her dominion. They therefore annexed to the instrument, which had been intended to be executed as a treaty, a memorandum that the article, declaring that free ships should constitute free goods, should be void, in case the United States should acquiesce in the blockading decree. Under these circumstances, our ministers were obliged to send over the instrument, not as an absolute, but as a conditional treaty. We presume that they consented to sign it at all, only as a plan, submitted for the consideration of our government, and containing the best terms which they had been able to obtain from that of Great Britain.
It is said that the President, regarding it not as a treaty, but only as a pro-jet , subject to be modified by farther negotiation, does not intend to lay it before the Senate.
The situation in which our country now stands, is delicate and alarming. We seem driven to the alternative of taking part with one or the other of these belligerent powers, or of relinquishing all trade with them both, until they shall return to the principles of justice.
In a former number of the Argus, on the supposition that the event might possibly happen which is now announced, we assigned our reasons for being of opinion, that the latter would be the proper policy to be pursued by the United States.
We shall, in a future number, consider the subject again; and trust it can with ease be demonstrated, that we ought to avoid war and all its calamities, by a strict and undeviating neutrality; and that this can be done only, by refusing to carry on any commerce with either Great Britain or France, until both of them shall solemnly recognize the just rights of neutral nations.
A list of ACTS passed during the second session of the Ninth Congress.
 1 An act to suspend the operation of the act, intitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," and to remit the penalties incurred under the same.  2 Making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and seven.  3 Making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and seven.  4 For the relief of George Little.  5 To alter the time of holding the circuit and district courts in the district of North-Carolina.  6 For the relief of Seth Harding, late a captain in the navy of the United States.  7 For the relief of William Hearn.  8 To provide for surveying the coasts of the United States.  9 Authorising the erection of certain light-houses, and the fixing of stakes, buoys and beacons at certain places therein named.  10 For the relief of sufferers by fire in the town of Portsmouth, New-Hampshire.  11 For the relief of Edmund Briggs.  12 Supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States."  13 To annex certain shores and waters to the district of Mississippi, and to authorize the building of a custom house at New-Orleans.  14 To extend the power of granting writs of injunctions to the judges of the district courts of the United States.  15 Establishing circuit courts and abridging the jurisdiction of the district courts in the districts of Kentucky, Tennessee & Ohio.  16 To punish frauds committed on the bank of the United States.  17 Authorising the President of the United States to accept the service of a number of volunteer companies, not exceeding thirty thousand men.  18 To continue in force for a further time, "An act to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States, and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo."  19 Further supplementary to the act, intitled "An act concerning the district of Columbia."  20 Respecting seizures made under the authority of the United States; and for other purposes. 
21 To extend the time for locating Virginia military warrants, and for returning the surveys thereon to the office of the secretary of the department of war; and appropriating lands for the use of schools in the Virginia military reservation, in lieu of those heretofore appropriated.
22 For the relief of John Chester.
23 To prevent settlements being made on lands ceded to the United States, until authorised by law.
24 To prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, from and after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
25 Authorising the employment of the land and naval forces of the United States, in cases of insurrections.
26 Making appropriations for finishing the south wing of the capitol; and for other purposes.
27 Respecting claims to land in the territory of Orleans and Louisiana.
28 For the relief of Stephen Sayre.
29 For the relief of Oliver Pollock.
30 For the relief of Daniel S. Dexter.
31 To prevent settlements on the public lands, until authorised by law.
32 Regulating the grants of land in the territory of Michigan.
33 Making appropriations for the support of government, during the year one thousand eight hundred and seven.
34 Making compensation to Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, and their companions.
35 Disapproving of an act passed by the governor and judges of the territory of Michigan, intitled "An act concerning the bank of Detroit."
36 Making appropriations for carrying into effect a treaty between the United States and the Chickasaw tribe of Indians, and to establish a land office in the Mississippi territory.
37 Making appropriations for carrying into effect certain treaties with the Cherokee and Piankeshaw tribes of Indians.
38 For the relief of William Eaton.
39 Making provision for the disposal of the public lands, situate between the United States military tract and the Connecticut reserve; and for other purposes.
40 Making further appropriations for fortifying the ports and harbors of the United States.
41 Concerning invalid pensioners.
42 Confirming claims to land in the district of Vincennes; and for other purposes.
43 To reduce the expenses attending the administration of justice in the District of Columbia.
44 Repealing the acts laying the duties on salt, and continuing in force, for a further time, the first section of the act, entitled, "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers."
45 To establish certain post-roads; and for other purposes.
46 Making compensation to the governor, judges and secretary of the Indiana territory for extra services.
Taking of Curraoa—The British squadron employed in the reduction of Curraoa, consisted of the Arethusa, 38 guns, capt. Brisbane; Latona, 38, Wood; Anson, 40, Lydiard; Figueired, 38, Bolton.
The commodore of the squadron sailed into the port with the determination of storming the forts, before deemed impregnable. On the 1st. of Jan. at dawn, the Arethusa led with a strong breeze, the other ships following. After firing a few broadsides, the boats landed a number of officers and men, and before 8 o'clock the British flag was flying on all the outworks, the two forts Republic and Caraccas excepted. The Figueired took possession of two batteries distinct from the main land. All private property is respected, and the troops are to be sent to Europe and exchanged. About 200 of the troops in the forts were killed—the loss of the British is trifling—6 killed, and 28 wounded.
We understand that there were upwards of 60 Spanish, French and Dutch vessels, exclusive of 6 or 7 Americans, lying at Curraoa when that island fell into the British hands; some of them are stated to be of great value.
Six commissioners have been appointed to investigate prize concerns at Curraoa. Captain James Athol Wood, of the Latona frigate, is the President.
Both houses of Congress have passed the bill reducing the duty on salt from and after the first of June to 12 cents, and abolishing the whole after the 30th of December next, and continuing the Mediterranean fund till the 30th December, 1807.
A letter from New-Orleans asks, "What will you think when I tell you Judge Workman, and Lewis Kerr, a lawyer of some standing, have been indicted by two grand juries, as conspirators?"
The feast of the anniversary of the coronation of his majesty, the emperor and king, says a Paris paper, and of the immortal day of Austerlitz was celebrated on the 7th December, by the Jews of Paris and of Italy, convened at Paris. The deputies of the Hebrew assembly, the members of the Grand Sanhedrim already at Paris repaired to the Grand Synagogue, in the Rue Sainte Avoie at 11 o'clock in the morning, the president and members of the Bureau marched at the head followed by a great number of other Israelites. They chanted the psalms the most analogous to the circumstances and the motives of the re-union. The Rabbins having taken out of the Ark the book of the law, recited with a loud and fervent voice, a prayer of thanks for the victories gained, and an invocation for the triumphs still to be gained over the enemies conjured up against us, and the great men who govern us. The assembly was in tears; enthusiasm animated the ceremony; it was that of patriotism and gratitude for the hero, who, in the midst of his conquests, his labors, and his prodigies, casting an eye on the dispersed remains of Israel, has resolved to efface, to the uttermost traces, the revilement and oppression, under which have sighed for many ages, the descendants of a celebrated people.
MARRIAGES EXTRAORDINARY!
A late Philadelphia paper gives the following list:—At Sharen, Mr. E. Stow, of Weston, (Vermont) aged 65, to Miss Mar-
garet Moore, of Sharon, aged 18.—At Shoback, Mr. Thomas Doty aged 72, to Miss Peggy Cornick, aged 15.—On the 10th Feb. Mr. Hannicle Dervish, of Westportboro' township (Pen.) 34 years of age, to the amiable and accomplished Miss Catherine Myers, of Carlisle in the same State.—In Bernardtown, Mr. Simon Allen, aged 20, to Mrs. Polly Flagg, aged 40.—In Baltimore, Master John Richardson, aged 15, to Miss Phebe Maria T. Fullerton, aged 13!—In Philadelphia, Mr. Moses Coffin, to Miss Caroline Graves. This may literally be termed a dead match !!—In Providence, R. I. Master Hervey Thurston, aged 16, to Miss Sally Eaton, aged 32!!
The North Carolina papers give us the following:—Lately, at his farm in Rowan County, Mr. John Wright, aged 85, to Miss Johnston, aged 15 years and four months. On the 8th inst in Dublin County, Mr. John Goff, aged 90 years, to the amiable Miss Eliza Ennis, aged 20 years.
THE BALM OF SORROW.
Not studied consolatory speeches, not precepts from the Cynic's tub, not a volume of last century sermons, but EMPLOYMENT.—Let the victim of ingratitude, of grief, of love, plunge into the whirlpool of business, and he will feel, like the valetudinarian, invigorated from the bath. On this subject, ARMSTRONG prescribes like a physician, and exhorts like a philosopher:— Post. Cent.
"Go, soft enthusiast, quit the cypress groves Nor to the rivulet's lonely musing tune Your sad complaint. Go seek the cheerful haunts
Of men, & mingle with the bustling crowd; Lay schemes for wealth, or power, or fame, the wish
Of noble minds, and push them night & day, Or join the caravan in quest of scenes
New to our eyes, and shifting every hour, Beyond the Alps, beyond the Apennines;
Or, more adventurous, rush into the field Where war grows hot, and raging thro' the sky
The lofty trumpet swells the marching soul; And in the hardy camp & toilsome march Forget all softer and less manly cares."
IN consequence of an error in the above advertisement, the word Teas being taken for "Tear," the sale of the above tract of land is postponed until Saturday the eleventh day of April next, at which time it will certainly take place.
John Higginbotham. March 9, 1807. tds * See 1st col. 4th p. this day's Argus.
BOOK AUCTION.
THIS evening will be continued, the sale of a large and general assortment of BOOKS, in the different departments of literature and science—Many scarce works and rare tracts are comprised in this assortment. Gentlemen of science and taste, Booksellers, Teachers and those who buy to sell again, do well by embracing this opportunity.
Catalogues for each evening, to be had at the place of sale, and the books viewed from 9 to 2 o'clock on days of sale.
Days of sale, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Sale to commence at 6 o'clock at the BELL-TAVERN.
WILLIAM PATTON. Richmond, March 10th, 1807. if
NOTICE.
WILL be offered for SALE, to the highest bidder, at Amelia courthouse, on Thursday the 26th instant, being court day,
A Negro Man,
Named Sam, belonging to the estate of Richard D. Pincham, dec. Sam is an excellent ostler, and perhaps as good a groom as any in the state. Credit will be given until the 25th day of December next, on the purchaser giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid.
THE EXECUTOR. March 4th, 1807. 1
UNITED STATES' COURT, FIFTH CIRCUIT, and VIRGINIA DISTRICT, November Term, 1806.
Lewis Morgan and Hester Morgan ex'rs and ex'x. of the last will and testament of Benjamin Morgan, dec'd. Against
Alexander Banks, adm'r. &c. of Thomas Banks, dec. who was one of the ex'rs of Jacob Rubsam, dec'd and Jacob Balbazar Rubsam and Maria Catherine Rubsam and Frederick Augustus Kuhn, D. M. and James Lyle, sen. defts.
And James Bonny, adm'r. of Benjamin Bonny, dec'd.
Against
The same, defts.
THE deft. Frederick Augustus Kuhn, D. M. not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plts. by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said deft. do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plts.' bills respectively; 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 front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, Wm. MARSHALL, CH.
NOTICE IS HEREBY PUBLICLY GIVEN To all persons to whom the estate of James Harris, dec'd. (of the Mount) is indebted.
THAT the representatives of that estate do sue the respective claims or demands against the estate, should be immediately brought forward and properly and embezzled, that the undersigned may make necessary provision for the discharge of the same. Those who are indebted to said estate are earnestly solicited to pay off their accounts without delay, as the situation of the estate will not enable the subscribers to grant further indulgence.
JAMES HARRIS, } adm'rs of James ROBERT HARRIS, } Harris, dec'd. Chesterfield, Feb. 25th, 1807. wbc

Sales at Auction.
Will be SOLD, by the subscribers on Tuesday the 14th day of April next, on the premises,
THE HOUSES and LOT, at present occupied by Thomas Underwood, esq. consisting of an excellent brick dwelling-house, smoke-house, carriage-house and stable, all lately built and in complete repair; the lot well enclosed. One half the purchase money payable next Christmas, and the balance payable the Christmas following, for bonds with approved security, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the punctual payment of the money.
At the same time and place will be sold four or five excellent HOUSE SERVANTS , together with several new FEATHER BEDS , and a great variety of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE , for bonds with approved security, payable next Christmas.
PROSSER & MONCURE, Auc'rs. Feb. 25, 1807. tds
I SHALL, in pursuance of a decree of the County Court of New-Kent, sell, at the Cross Roads, in said county, on Tuesday the 24th day of March next,
The following Slaves, To wit: Hannah, Levinia and one unnamed Child of Hannah, belonging to the estate of Thomas Dixon, dec. on a credit of six months. Bonds with good security will be required for the purchase money.
JONES R. CHRISTIAN, Com'r New-Kent, 22d Feb. 1807. tds
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction,
On the seventh day of April next, sundry Valuable LOTS,
With and without improvements, lying on the Main-street, passing through Adams's Valley, and a short distance from the Market-House—consisting of A lot, on which is erected a neat two story brick house, completely fitted for a grocery, and the accommodation of a family; fronting on the main street about 200 feet, and running back about 200 feet to Adams's canal.—Four unimproved lots, 25 feet each, front, adjoining each other, fronting on the same main street, and running back about 250 feet to Adams's canal.—These latter lots are separated from the lot on which stands the brick tenement, only by Mr. Samuel Bell's lot.
To give a further description of the above valuable property, is deemed unnecessary. Its advantageous situation, arising from its contiguity to the market—is situation immediately on a populous road, even now, & promises soon to be the greatest inlet to the heart of the city, with the increasing value of landed property in the neighborhood, promise that few similar opportunities will offer hereafter for making such valuable purchases.
The terms are, a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months, the purchasers giving bond and security, together with deeds of trust on the property to secure the faithful performance of their contracts—which bonds and other securities must be made to the satisfaction of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure, who will conduct the sale.
THOMAS PULLING. Richmond, 18th Feb. 1807. tds
Pursuant to the foregoing advertisement, the subscribers will proceed to sell the above mentioned property on the day aforesaid, precisely at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, on the premises, agreeably to the terms therein specified.
PROSSER & MONCURE, r. m.
Land for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by William Tear, to secure the payment of a debt due James Murphy and company, I will SELL, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Amherst courthouse, on Saturday the 28th day of March next, a tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on the branches of Naked creek, within one mile of the courthouse aforesaid, containing 320 acres, being the tract on which the said William Tear now resides, and known by the name of the Tan-Yard—being only interested as trustee, for the benefit of others, I will only warrant the title of the said tract of land, as to myself and those claiming under me.
JOHN MCGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warrenton, 18th Feb. 1807. 4w
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RUN away in January last, from the subscriber, living in Louisa county, Virginia, a negro man named MARTIN; he is about six feet high, very sensible, likely and rather light coloured; his hair is rather long for a negro; when spoken to he looks a man full in the face and is sprightly and pleasant in his address, has a scar on the outside of one of his feet, I believe the right foot, extending from the toes to nearly opposite the hollow of the foot; he has good clothing and among other things a blue coating suit coat; he is a very good tanner, currier and dresser of leather; has been afflicted for some years with Saint Anthony's fire, complained of a dimness in the sight of his left eye. It is expected he is gone to the north, but do not know what course he has taken. It is also expected he will obtain from some person testimonials of his freedom, change his name and endeavor to pass for a freeman. If any person will apprehend the said negro, confine him in jail and give me information of it, so that I get him again, I will give the above reward, besides what the law allows.
JAMES POINTDEXTER. Feb. 20th, 1807. 4w
ON Saturday the 13th day of March next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the tavern of Zech. Brooks, in the town of Manchester, a Likely
Young Negro Man,
by the name of Harry; conveyed to me in trust by Thomas Branch, (H. Spring) to secure a debt due by him to Messrs. Lyle and McCredie.
RICH. B. GOODE. February 23, 1807. tds
Valuable property for sale.
ON Friday, the 20th day of March next, on the premises, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder,
A Valuable tract of Land,
Belonging to the estate of Duncan McLaughlan, dec. lying in the county of Fluvanna, about one mile above the courthouse; containing about 300 acres, on both sides of the Cunningham Creek, and about half a mile from its junction with the Rivanna river.—On this Land, is a Plantation of about 100 or 150 acres of cleared land, a great part fresh, a small Dwelling House and some out houses: but the greatest object (it is presumed) to a purchaser, will be the Mill thereon, which with a little repair to the dam, would be one of the most valuable in the upper country; having two pair of stones now constantly running; and notwithstanding the last summer's drought, and a considerable leak in the dam was but a short time without grinding water. Also, about 20 remarkable likely Negro Slaves, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, &c.—Also, the stock of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Plantation Tools and Household Furniture.—The terms of sale, will be; for the Land, a credit for one half the purchase money, until the first day of January next, and for the balance until the first day of January, 1809.—For the Slaves and Stock, a credit until the first of January next, except a small proportion of Cash, which will be made known on the day of sale. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid when due, as to the slaves, stock, &c.; and in addition, as to the Land, a deed of trust on the same to secure the payment.
JOHN QUARLES, Acting Ex'r. Feb. 19, 1807. 4w
N. B. Three of the above mentioned slaves are good Boatmen.
COUNCIL,
February 13, 1807.
It is advised that the following Agents be appointed for the collection of the arrears of Taxes due this Commonwealth, viz:
William Nimmo, Jr. for the counties of Accomack, Northampton, Princess Anne, Norfolk and the Borough of Norfolk. Park Street , for Nansemond, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, Prince George, Elizabeth City, Warwick, York, James City, Charles City, New-Kent, Hanover, Henrico, Cities of Richmond & Williamsburg.
Peter C. Rice , for Gloucester, Matthews, Middlesex, Essex, King-William, King and Queen, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland.
Theodorus Hansford , for Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Stafford, and King George.
William C. Williams , for Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Louisa, Goochland, Fluvanna, Albemarle, and Amherst.
Joseph Pawlett , for Frederick, Berkley, Jefferson, Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton, Monongalia, Ohio, Brooke, Harrison, Randolph and Wood.
James M'Farlane , for Wythe, Montgomery, Monroe, Giles, Washington, Russell, Lee, Grayson, Tazewell, Rockbridge, Botetourt, Greenbrier, Bath, Kanawha and Mason.
William Norvell , for Henry, Patrick, Franklin, Campbell, Bedford and Pittsylvania.
Thomas T. Bouldin , for Halifax, Charlotte and Prince Edward.
Maj. Edward Pagan , Jr. for Dinwiddie, Greensville, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Chesterfield, Amelia, Nottoway, Powhatan, Cumberland and Buckingham.
DANL. L. HILTON, Clk. of the Council.
WANTED,
A DISCREET industrious Woman, as a house-keeper—one who can come recommended for her integrity, will meet with liberal wages by applying at the Bell Tavern.
February 12th 1807.
COMMITTED to the jail of Prince George county on the 26th day of August last, a negro man who calls himself JIM—says he formerly belonged to James Binford, dec. of Henrico county, and hired out the present year by Benjamin Binford, a son of said James Binford, dec. to a certain Reuben George, also a resident of Henrico county. He is about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, of a dark complexion, has a small scar on the upper part of his breast, immediately under his chin—he says he left Mr. George sometime in July last—his dress when committed was an old blue broad cloth coat, the balance consisted of Virginia cotton pantalettes striped with black cotton, and vest striped with copperas, and a black hat. The owner is requested to come forward, pay expenses, and take him away.
BLANKS MOODY, Keeper of the Jail.
November 30th, 1806. 1m
In pursuance of an act of the General Assembly, passed the 24th day of January, 1803, for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish through the falls of James river—all those concerned, are desired to comply with the provisions of the said act, or they will be dealt with as the law directs.
JOHN MOODY, Surveyor. Richmond, March 2, 1807. 3r
N. B. The owners of fishing seins in James river and its branches above the falls, are referred to the 7th section of the above recited act, where they will find it their duty to list their seins with the commissioners of the revenue in the same manner as all other taxable property, under the former penalties; in order to raise sufficient revenue to defray the expenses of carrying this law into effect.
I. M. Just Published and may be had at this Office,
Reports of Cases
ARGUED AND DETERMINED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA: WITH SELECT CASES, Relating chiefly to Points of Practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. PART I. VOL. I. By Wm. W. MARSH & Wm. MUNFORD.
FOR SALE,
And possession given the 1st of January next,
A valuable tract of Land,
In the county of Albemarle, on the waters of Moore's creek, containing 600 acres.—The soil is equal to any in the county for the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco—the advantages it possesses make it a desirable situation, it being within two and a half miles of Charlottesville, six of Milton and four from the President's manufacturing mill. On this tract there is a good new two story dwelling house, with other necessary houses, sufficient for the reception of a genteel family; the plantation is in good order for cropping. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to William Galt, in Richmond, or the subscriber, in Milton, who will show the land, and treat for the same.
DAVID ANDERSON. February 11th, 1807. 4w
FOR SALE,
70 3-4 Acres of Land,
FOUR and a half or five miles from this place—about 25 or 30 acres of which are cleared and well enclosed—There is on the place a small Dwelling House, a log Kitchen, a log house not quite finished, a small Apple Orchard, a young Peach Orchard, and an excellent Garden. For terms apply to Mr. J. West, or to the subscriber living in Cumberland.
JOHN SEAYRES. Cumberland, Jan. 13, 1807.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all persons or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain.
WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
TO RENT.
THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises.
JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 31 1806. tf
I DESIRE the ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the Tuition of 15 Pupils—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their meals be neglected. The price will be £23 each scholar finding her own bed—1-6th of the price to be paid in advance.
Gerard Banks. Goochland, 27th Sept. 1806. tf
MATTRESSES.
CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market House.—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased.
Jno. S. Pleasants. Jan. 1st, 1807.
BOOK BINDING,
IN all its variety, is executed by the subscriber, at the Argus printing office and book store, with punctiliousness, neatness and dispatch, and in the most modern, improved and fashionable style.
Printed Books bound in the most elegant and substantial manner, in morocco and calf, full gilt and lettered—also, in sheep gilt, and plain.
BLANK BOOKS of every description, ruled to any pattern, and bound with the latest improved spring and patent backs, and Russia bands & parchment corners, which add much to the strength of the books and ease and convenience of the writer.
Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to as above.—Old books re-bound.
WILLIAM LOWNES. Richmond, Feb. 16, 1807.
WANTED,
AN APPRENTICE to the Book Binding business, a youth of respectable connections, who can come well recommended—some other need apply.
W. L.
Land & Negroes for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Thomas Randolph, to secure the payment of a debt due Isaac H. Coles, I will sell, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 16th day of April next, at Chinnepin Church, in Amelia, one hundred and fifty acres of LAND, lying on Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia, being a part of the land on which the said Thomas Randolph now resides, and known by the name of MONVERES. Also, NINE NEGROES, viz. Ned, Jesse, Kitty, Alexander, Dandridge, Spencer, Sukey, Richard and Caroline, or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed.
J. COLES, Jr. March 2, 1807. tds
JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE,
Jefferson's Manual Constitutions of the United States Darwin on Female Education Moore on Female Education Blair's Lectures Steuben's Exercises Espinasse's Nisi Prius Ainsworth's, Young's and Entic's Latin Dictionaries Sallust Delphini Horace do. Ovid do. Virgil do. Rudiman's Rudiments Cicero's Orations, with translation Lucian's Dialogues Greek Grammars, Lexicons and Textaments.
Jan. 20.
Lost or Mislaid,
THREE TICKETS in the first class of the William & Mary College Lottery, each of which drew a prize of fifteen dollars. The numbers are 6383, 120, 121. The person who has found them will be rewarded on leaving them with the printer hereof. March 1, 1807. 3t
Removal.
DOCTOR JEANINGS has lately removed to Col. Callaway's large white house in New-London, where he still holds himself in readiness to serve his friends and the public in the line of his profession. He has also provided the necessary supplies, for accommodating decent travellers in a private way.
As the most of his former pupils have now nearly completed their studies, two or three others might have admission.
The tenement which he formerly occupied, is to be let on a moderate rent. 30th January, 1807. 6w
FOR SALE.
My tract of Land,
In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
Wanted,
Fifty thousand Red Oak Barrel Staves.
Apply to THO: RUTHERFOORD & Co. 18th February, 1807. 4w
LANDS for SALE.
THE Subscriber will dispose of TWO SMALL
Tracts of Land,
In Powhatan county, detached from the one on which he lives, upon very reasonable terms:—One of them containing four hundred and twenty acres, lies immediately in the fork of the North & South branches of Pine Creek, partaking of the flat land of both, to the amount of about thirty acres.—This land is rich; above one half is in woods; and mostly of that of the first rate tobacco land. About one hundred and twenty acres of that which is cleared, is now under cultivation and produces Corn and Wheat uncommonly well. There is on this tract, a comfortable Dwelling-House, lately built, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room, also some Negro Houses, and other convenient out Houses. Possession may be had next fall, with the privilege of sowing wheat thereon in proper time. Any person inclined to view the land, may have it shown to them by Capt. LITTLEBERRY STOVALL, who is living on the premises.—Part of the money will be required in hand, and the balance in twelve months from this date.
The other TRACT lies near the Buckingham road, on the North side, about four miles below the courthouse; known by the name of TOWN HILL; and possesses the most beautiful and elevated site in the lower county, presenting to the view several ranges of mountains. This place, from its situation, was never known to fail of fruit; besides, a number of Old Fruit Trees of various kinds—there is lately planted thereon, an Orchard of Peach Trees, and another of Apple of choice Fruit. This tract, contains two hundred and seventy acres, about one half in woods, has a comfortable Dwelling-House thereon, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room below. This land is no less valuable for its fertility, than for its healthy and delightful situation, and the advantage of Fruit. A great bargain may be had in this tract on the same terms of the other.—This land will be shewn to any person by Mr. SLEAD, living on the premises.
If these tracts of Land, are not sold before April Powhatan court, they will be offered for Sale, to the highest bidder, when the terms will be particularly made known.
W. BENTLEY. Powhatan county, Jan. 20th, 1807. tf
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE,
In addition to our extensive assortment of BAR-IRON, a quantity of SHEET-IRON, NAIL-RODS, and best polished WAGON-BOXES.
We have also received several Ton
Broad Bar-Iron,
Suitable for plantation use.
RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, Jan. 19, 1807. 3m
Lesueur & Saunders
Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of
Bar-Iron & Castings,
Of superior quality.
Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
THE subscriber having obtained probat of the Testament and last Will of his deceased father, John Williamson, (late of Henrico county) requests all those indebted to the estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have claims against said estate, to bring them forward, duly authenticated, for examination and settlement.—It is hoped that prompt attention will be paid to this notification, as the subscriber is anxious to close his administration upon the estate.
JOHN P. WILLIAMSON, Ex'r. of John Williamson, dec. Brooke, Hen. Feb. 7, 1807. 8t
*** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COURT, JUNE 9th, 1806.
Lyle and McCredie, Plaintiffs } In
vs. } Chancery
Samuel Farmer, Defendant, } vs.
THIS day this cause came on to be heard on the bill and exhibits; and the decree nisi, heretofore entered up in this cause, having been returned executed, and the defendant failing to appear and answer the bill of the complainants, the court doth order and decree, that the defendant be foreclosed his equity of redemption; that the conditional decree be confirmed, and that Cornelius Buck, John Murchie, David Patterson and Charles Graves, or any two or more of them, do sell at public auction, the land and premises mentioned and described in the complainant's bill (reserving the wife's right of dower therein) for ready money, having first given three weeks previous notice of the time and place of such sale; and from the proceeds thereof to pay unto the complainants, the sum of sixty two pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence, current money of Virginia, with legal interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 22d day of September, in the year of Christ one thousand eight hundred and three, until paid; and also their costs by them about their suit in this behalf expended; and the over-plus, if any, return to the defendant. And the said commissioners are ordered to make report of their proceedings to court, under this decree, in order to a final decree.
Complainants' costs, $9 01. Copy, teste, Thomas Watkins, Clk.
By virtue of the above decretal order, the land therein mentioned, will be Sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 28th of March next.
Cornelius Buck, John Murchie, David Patterson. tds Feb. 23d, 1807.
Will be Sold, at Amherst courthouse, on the 28th day of March next, by virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. in said deed expressed, SIX NEGROES, viz: Anthony a boy, Peter a boy, Isabel a woman, and her three children, Eliza, Julian and Hannah—the terms of sale mentioned in said deed in cash, and the title to the above property both been decreed by the superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, to be in the said Richard Davenport; but being only interested as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey title to said property as vested in me by said deed of trust.
MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. Milton, 21st Feb. 1807. 1dn
TO RENT,
THE TENEMENT,
Lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agreeable, retired situation, and very convenient for a family.
WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, March 2, 1807. tf
The Imported Horse,
PAUL,
Is a beautiful sorrel, fifteen hands three inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone. Will stand the ensuing season at my plantation in Powhatan county, on James river, three miles above the Mannakin town ferry and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars if paid by the first day of November next, with half a dollar to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence on the first of March and end the first day of August next.
This beautiful horse PAUL, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam, Virago, by Snap, Paul's dam, Purity, was got by Matchem, her dam, the Old Square mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Several certificates of Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand.
THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Millwood. Feb. 27, 1807. ep15sp8w11 N B Mares may be fed at 25, per day if the money is sent with them. T. H.
GOUTY,