The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-11-27 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
VOLUME 4.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 27, 1807.
[NUMBER 58.]
GERARD BANKS
HAS IT IN VIEW TO ESTABLISH A NEW SP- PAPER, IN RICHMOND, TO BE PUBLISHED TWICE A WEEK:
THE TITLE—
THE VIRGINIAN.
THE EDITOR has been always attached to Republican principles. The present Administration, in his view, is well calculated to ensure the happiness of the people; and any administration which may succeed, pursuing the same general course, will be supported. Foreign and domestic affairs will be noticed. Besides this, the public will, from time to time, be apprised of the affairs of the Bank; its managers, its influence, its debts and impositions. The operations of this dangerous institution will be noted; its Artillery which grows from its management will be exposed. This course will be pursued with a temper and firmness, which will yield neither to the blandishments of flattery, nor the frowns of power. Black Joking and Esopus, Twin Demons, will be assigned subordinates.
500 Subscribers at 5 Dols. per annum each, one half in advance, are necessary to the commencement of the Paper. GERARD BANKS. Richmond, October 30. epf.
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold for ready money, on Saturday the 28th inst. at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond: A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, lying partly in Hanover and partly in Goochland, lately the property of John S. Moore, and adjoining the Lands of Eliza Leake, Samuel Mosby, Wm. Woodson and others, and containing by estimation, five hundred and sixty acres. W. B. GILLIAM, Nov. 10. epf.
VALUABLE PROPERTY—FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Abraham Shepherd to the subscribers, dated the 24th day of May, 1806, and recorded in the General Court in the month of June of the same year, to secure the payment of a debt due from the said Shepherd to Robert Riddell; and another debt due from the said Shepherd to Walter Jenkins and Company. Will be exposed to sale, by the subscribers or one of them, at Auction, on Thursday the 10th day of next month, at the Store-House of the said Shepherd, in the county of Fluvanna.
 No. 1. A tract of 494 acres, more or less, being the same tract of land whereon the said Shepherd now lives, commonly called by him his dwelling house tract. On this tract, or on part of it, there is a prior encumbrance to David Rofs; it will be sold subject to that encumbrance.  No. 2. A tract of 333 acres, more or less, lying on Ballinger's creek; of this tract A. Shepherd bought 207 acres from William Pace, and the residue he bought of Peter Brown.  No. 3. A tract of 137 acres, more or less, lying on the Rivanna river, opposite to Bernardsburg, being the same tract of land which A. Shepherd bought from William and James Payne.  No. 4. A tract of 151 acres, more or less, lying on the south side of the Rivanna river, opposite to J. B. Magruder's mill; being the same tract of land which Shepherd bought from Robert Adams.  No. 5. A tract of 184 acres, more or less, lying in the fork of Ballinger's creek; being the same tract of land which A. Shepherd bought from David Bullock and Richard Morris, or from one of them.  No. 6. A tract of 88 acres, more or less, adjoining No. 5; being the same tract of land which A. Shepherd bought from Samuel Hardisty.  No. 7. A tract of 172 1/2 acres, more or less, being the same tract whereon the store-house of A. Shepherd stands, and lying on Machunk creek; seven acres and a half of this tract A. Shepherd bought from Peter Bernard, and the residue of the tract he bought from William Ballinger. 
FOUR SLAVES.
Namely—Penny, a woman about 29 years old. Daniel, a boy about 16 years old. Matilda and Winny, two female children of Penny's; the first about 6 years old, the last about 2 years old. The slaves will be sold for cash, and the lands will be sold on the following terms.
One third of the purchase money must be paid down in cash. Twelve months credit from the day of sale, will be allowed for one other third of the purchase money, and two years credit from the day of sale, will be allowed for the other third of the purchase money. The purchasers of the lands must give bond for two thirds of the purchase money, and security too, if required; and must also give a deed of trust on the lands purchased by them, to secure the punctual payment of the bonds as they become due.
If the purchasers either of the lands or slaves do not comply with the terms of sale when the property is struck out to them, the same property will immediately be let up to sale again.
If all the property should not be sold the first day, the sale will be continued from day to day until all is sold.
C. COPLAND, } Trustees. J. PROSSER, } Richmond, Nov. 10. epfm.
By virtue of a Decree of Gloucester county court, bearing date June term 1807, in a suit in Chancery therein depending, in which Philip Tabbs was complainant, and Mary Anderson Executrix and Devisee of Matthew Anderson, dec'd. was defendant. We shall on Tuesday the 10th of December next, if it shall, otherwise the next fair day; proceed to sell for cash,
All that tract or parcel of LAND, of which the said Matthew Anderson died seized, lying & being in the said county of Gloucester, on the North river, commonly called and known by the name of the Exchange. The sale will take place on the premises, for the purpose of satisfying the said Philip Tabbs, a debt of $286 18s & 6d. with interest thereon, after the rate of five per cent. per annum, to be computed from the 10th of April, 1808, till paid; also, the further sum of $202 with interest thereon, at the rate of six per cent. per annum, to be computed from the 10th day of April, 1806, till paid, and the costs and charges attending the said sale.
JAMES H. ROY, } Commissioners. JOHN CATLEIFF, } GEO. W. BOOTH, } Nov. 10. epfw.
VIRGINIA MILITARY CERTIFICATES. BEARING an interest of 6 per cent. and receivable in the arrears of taxes, For sale at a reduced price by WM. PRICE, Cashier Gen. M. A. Society Nov. 24. epfw.
THE SUBSCRIBER, will accommodate two or three Gentlemen of the Assembly, during the ensuing session. ALEXA. QUARRIER. November 23. 4t.
CURIOS YOUNG LADY,
At the Eagle Tavern.
A YOUNG LADY, born without hands, and with only three toes, on one foot; who is not so much a subject of wonder and admiration for her great ingenuity and elegance in embroidering flowers fit for framing, and in cutting with rich variety and taste, gentlemen's watch papers, as for the peculiar felicity of her disposition and her entertaining style of conversation, diffusing gaiety all around her; indeed, her cheerful and sportively engaging aspect at once dispels those painful sensations which the deprivation of her limbs excites in the sympathetic breasts of her visitors, which give place to the most felicitous impressions, resulting in an admiration of the unparalleled good sense and cheerful resignation of this young Lady to her peculiar lot, which has been rendered by her persevering industry, spirit and wisdom, a happiness to herself, and a very instructive and consolatory example to the world generally, and to her own sex particularly.
Large flowers, &c. for sale by the young Lady, at the above place. Admittance from 9 till 12, from 2 till 5, from 7 till 9. Twenty five Cents admittance—Children half price. Nov. 24. 2 1/2
NOTICE.
That in order to satisfy the objects of a Deed of Trust executed to me by David Allen, and duly recorded in the court of Fluvanna for this city, I shall on Saturday the fifth day of December next, before the door of the Eagle Tavern in this city, expose to sale by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money:
ONE HALF ACRE LOT, lying in this city, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a new and commodious Brick Dwelling House, with a Garden well enclosed; being the same on which the said Allen now resides.
The sale will be made between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock, and a title forthwith secured to the purchaser, upon a receipt of the purchase money, by SAML. MCCRAW, Trustee. Richmond, Nov. 24. epfm.
AT PRIVATE SALE,
ONE THOUSAND SACKS SALT, 40 Hds. Prime SUGAR, 10 do. Leaf SUGAR, 5 Pines London particular Madeira WINE, 10 Pines Cognac BRANDY, 15 25 Bales of coarse WOOLLENS, to be sold low for approved Paper. Darnall's, Esdaile & Satchell, Auctioneers. Nov. 24. epfm.
JUST RECEIVED,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, FOR SALE BY J. DARMSDATT. October 23. tf.
FALL GOODS.
KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR, Have just received by the ship ROLLA from London, A LARGE AND HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF FASHIONABLE GOODS, (SELECTED BY A PARTNER OF THE HOUSE;) among which are—
 LONDON superfine Cloths, Superior quality.  Kerfeymans & Toilets  Gentlemen's Patent Silk and Beaver Hats, Children's Trafalgar and Erskine do.  Elegant Leno Picquet and Sewed muffs, Do Robes and Dresses  Coloured Italian Crapes for Ladies Dresses, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, Irish Linens, Lawns and Sheerings, 4-4 Cotton Shirting (very fine), Ladies Kid Shoes, Calicoes, Cambricks, Chambrays, Cotton and Thread Laces, &c.  And in daily expectation of receiving by the Prodigal from Liverpool, a large assortment of coarse Woollens, &c. All of which will be sold very low, wholesale and retail, for cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers. Sept. 30. tf.
GERMAN GOODS.
BOHN & HUENER HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM BREMEN, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN GOODS:
 OSNABURGS, } Roman's Sheeting, } Ticklenburgs, } Plaitils, } Brown Rolls, } Brown Holland, } Hellaas, } Dowlas, } Daantz Rolls, } Bilfield Linens, } Sackings. 
GLASSWARE.
Quart, pint, and half pint Decanters, Pint and half pint Tumblers: All of which they will sell on reasonable terms. N. B. They have removed to the new Brick Tenement, the door below Messrs. Taylor & Brown's Vendue Office. Richmond, Nov. 6. epfw.
FOR SALE.
THE half of a valuable TRACT OF LAND containing 900 acres, in the county of Goochland, about two miles above the court-house, called LITTLE CREEK, and on James River; one third of which is prime low grounds. On the Tract is a valuable Manufacturing Mill and about 1500 fruit trees with two good dwelling houses, &c. &c. Great accommodation will be given in the payments, part of which may be made in 5, 6, and ten years—For terms apply to Danl. Couch on the premises, or to THOS. NORVELL. Nov. 12. tf.
FITZWYLLSONN & POTTER
Have on hand, an extensive assortment of— BLANK BOOKS, Stationery, School Books, Music and Musical instruments, Spectacles, Penknives, travelling Trunks, &c. Book-Binding in all its branches executed in the best manner. Nov. 17. ep14D.
HOLLAND LINEN.
JUST RECEIVED AN ASSORTMENT OF HOLLAND LINEN, FROM 3/9 TO 12/ PER YARD. BOHN & HUBNER. Nov. 17. ep2w.
THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA,
Will meet on MONDAY, DECEMBER THE 14TH NEXT. WM. H. FITZWYLLSONN, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 17. ep14D.
WANTED,
—On purchase or hire— A GOOD COOK—A man will be preferred; & a liberal price allowed. Apply at this Office. Nov. 17. epf.
VIRGINIA.
In the Chancery District Court, held at Staunton, March term, 1807.
Between, Samuel W. Barrett, and Wm. Hylton, senr. Wm. Hylton, junr. Mehetable Campbell, George Lawrance, Luke Fiernan, &c. Dfts.
ON the motion of the Defendants by their Counsel, Wm. Hay of the City of Richmond, the matter in Chancery for the Richmond district, is hereby appointed a Commissioner, who is authorised and directed to examine, state and settle the accounts between the Plaintiff and the Defendants in this cause. The said Commissioner is required to state particularly the accounts between the Plaintiff and the Defendant, Wm. Hylton, from whom he purchased the Rich Neck Estate, to take an account of the Lands, Slaves and other property, which appertained to that estate, at the time when the Defendant purchased and Daniel L. Hylton, sold their interest therein, to the Defendant Wm. Hylton, and of the land, slaves and other property, which now appertain thereto. And to take an account of the debts due, and chargeable upon that estate, to the said Defendants, Wm. Hylton and Daniel L. Hylton, and of the debts which are yet due to any other persons, and were chargeable upon the said estate previously to the sale of the same to the Plaintiff. And the said Commissioner is directed to make report thereof to this court, together with any matters specially though pertinent by himself, or required by the parties to be so stated. A Copy. Teste. HENRY J. PEYTON, c.c.c. COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, RICHMOND, NOVEMBER 10, 1807.
The parties concerned, are desired to take notice, that I have appointed Friday, the 5th day of January next, for carrying into effect the foregoing decree, upon which day, their attendance is required at my office with their papers and accounts, ready for examination and settlement. Wm. HAY, m.c. epfw.
CASH SALES.
To be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust, from David Rofs, Esq. bearing date on the 5th day of July, 1806, and recorded in the general court, in order to raise the sum of 50,000 and upwards, and the charges and expenses of sale.
THOSE well known MILLS with the appurtenances in the city of Richmond, called the Columbian Mills. Two undivided third parts of the Deep Run Coal Pits, in the county of Henrico, containing about 1750 acres more or less. Two undivided third parts of the Falling Creek Coal Pits in the county of Chesterfield, containing about one hundred acres. Two undivided third parts of the Dover Coal Lands in the county of Goochland, containing about ninety acres, which three several Tracts of Coal Land were held in partnership between the said David Rofs and James Currie, dec'd. The Columbian Mills & appurtenances, are subject to a ground rent to Samuel Overton; and the said Mills and the two tracts of Coal Land, first mentioned, are pledged for the security of sundry sums of money, due to Mrs. Frances Tabb & Wm. B. Giles, administrators of John Tabb, dec'd. a large proportion of which, is stated by the said Rofs to have been paid, and other estates are pledged for the balance. For further information on this subject, persons inclined to purchase, are referred to the said Rofs, or it may be obtained on application to the subscribers. The sales will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Wednesday, the 20th day of January 1808. E. W. ROOTES, } Trustees. WILSON ALLEN, } epf.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from David Rofs and Thomas Norvell to the subscribers, bearing date the 4th day of December last, and of record in the Honorable the General Court of this Commonwealth; will be exposed to sale on Friday the 18th day of next month (December), before the door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, at public auction, for ready money, for the purposes in the said trust deed mentioned.
FIVE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND in the county of Fluvanna, adjoining each other, containing in the whole three thousand one hundred and eighty acres, the three more or less, it being the same Lands conveyed to the said David Rofs by John Granberry and Susanna his wife, Littleton W. Tazewell and Ann S. his wife, and Michael W. Hancock. Also, one other tract in the counties of Montgomery and Botetourt, called Fort Lewis, containing two thousand six hundred acres, be the same more or less. Wm. C. WILLIAMS, } Trustees. JOHN PROSSER, } eptds. Richmond, Nov. 20.
FOR SALE.
A TRACT OF LAND, lying on Mattaponny river in the county of King William, about two miles above Frazier's Ferry, belonging to the estate of William Brooke, deceased. This Land lies remarkably well, and contains 760 acres of high land and upwards of one hundred acres of wild old marsh, which afford a delightful range for stock. The sale will take place on the 3d day of December next, on the premises, on the following terms, to wit: One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the 1st of January next, the balance in two annual instalments, with interest from the date it not punctually paid. A more particular description of this Land is thought unnecessary, as those who are inclined to purchase will doubtless view it. The Land will be shown to any person disposed to purchase, by Mr. Wm. Alvey adjoining the premises. RICHARD BROOKE, Executor. N. B. Should the land not be sold on that day, it will be rented for the ensuing year. Nov. 17. 6r.
A TEACHER,
CAPABLE of instructing in the Greek and Latin Languages, Mathematics and Geography, and who can produce testimonials of an unexceptionably good moral character, is WANTED to superintend an old established Academy in the country—A liberal salary is allowed, and the situation possesses the advantages of healthiness and good society. Reference for further information may be had on applying at the Office of the Enquirer. Nov. 20. 3t.
FOR SALE,
And may be seen at the Bell Tavern, ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT FAIR OF BAY HORSES, That has ever been exhibited in the City of Richmond—one of them 5 and the other 6 years old. November 20.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT A PETITION will be presented to the next Virginia Assembly, to authorise the subscriber to build a BRIDGE over Pamunkey River, from New-Calle to the opposite side. JOHN M. SYME. Sept. 12. epf.
Domestic.
INSURANCE CASE.
In the circuit court, Pennsylvania district, before Judges Washington and Peters, October session, 1807. George Scriba, vs. Insurance Company of North America.
Action on the case for a return of premium. Meredith and Tilghman for the plaintiff. Hopkins and Ingolfor for the defendants.
The circumstances were substantially as follows:—The claimant Alert, on a voyage from New-York to La Vera Cruz, caused insurance to be made thereon to its full value by several policies, some on the outward voyage only, others out and home. The outward policies contained the usual clause, "beginning the risk at and from," &c. "and so to continue and endure until the vessel arrived at La Vera Cruz, and the said goods to be there safely landed," &c. The Alert failed from New-York on her said voyage, in August, 1801, and on the 7th October following the plaintiff made a written application to the defendants for insurance on the homeward cargo, stating that she had left New-York on the 14th of August preceding, since which no accounts have been received of her, and describing her as having been then in complete order, and in all respects fitted for the intended voyage. The defendants, accordingly, by policy, dated the 9th of October, 1801, made insurance on the cargo of the Alert, for the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, "at and from La Vera Cruz to New-York, with liberty to trade and touch at the Havana and New-Orleans," at a premium of 12 1/2 per cent.—to return five, if she should return direct from La Vera Cruz without touching at the Havana or New-Orleans, and should arrive safe.
The Alert was twice captured on her outward passage; her hatches were broken open, and almost every box and package in the hold forced by the crew of the former of the capturing vessels, under the pretence of searching for contraband. By the other she was carried into Jamaica, and being liberated after trial and a detention of nearly two months, she proceeded with the same cargo, on her voyage towards Vera Cruz, during which she experienced heavy gales, and was injured in her masts and rigging. On the 5th of December she arrived and let go her anchor outside the fort and harbor of La Vera Cruz, but after a stay there of a few hours was ordered by the governor to get under weigh immediately and proceeded to sea, and was compelled to do so, not being permitted to land any part of her cargo, or to take nothing from the shore. She then proceeded for New-Orleans, that being the nearest port she could reach, where she arrived the 24th of the same month.
The plaintiff having received information of her arrival at New-Orleans from the supercargo, who expressed an intention of proceeding thence to the Havana, in search of a market, as soon as the necessary repairs should be done to the vessel, applied to the defendants on the 11th of February, 1802, for permission to touch and trade at the Havana. This permission was granted, and the following clause added to the policy, viz: "It being represented by the assured, that the above named Schooner Alert has arrived at New-Orleans, from La Vera Cruz, it is agreed at their request and in consideration of a half per cent. additional premium, that she may proceed from New-Orleans to Havana, and from thence to New-York, without prejudice to this insurance." It having been, however, ascertained that the port of the Havana was shut against American vessels before the Alert had left New-Orleans, she did not proceed thither as was intended, but having unladed the cargo she had brought from La Vera Cruz, (being the same she had brought from New-York) she took on board a cargo of cotton of the value of about nine thousand dollars, with which she proceeded directly to New-York, where she arrived in safety. It appeared that the value of the cargo of cotton was fully covered by prior policies on the homeward bound risk, if they attached at all.
Upon these facts it was contended by the plaintiff's counsel, that by the express terms of the contract, the risk on the outward policies was to continue until the arrival of the Alert at La Vera Cruz, and the goods should be safely landed; that if they ceased on the arrival at La Vera Cruz (the entry of the vessel and the landing of the cargo being prevented by an interdiction of commerce) the risk was thrown on the plaintiff; that is to say the homeward bound risk attached to the cargo carried from New-York to La Vera Cruz would be alike contrary to the express terms of the contract, and to the meaning and intention of the parties, neither of whom could have contemplated the return of the cargo shipped at New-York; that it was implied in every contract of insurance, and indispensable to its being obligatory on the insurer, that the ship at the commencement of the risk insured shall be fitted in all respects for the intended voyage, and that the goods shall be in good order and properly laden; that in this case, by occurrences, not known to be insured, and therefore not communicated to the insurer, at the date of the policy, neither vessel nor cargo were in such situation, as by the implied contract would be necessary to bind the underwriter, of whom no indemnity could have been recovered, had a loss happened. With respect to the cargo shipped at New-Orleans it was contended that if the homeward policies could be considered as attaching to it, the prior policies of that description were sufficient to cover it; & that the permission to go to the Havana, could have no effect, because evidently applied for and granted under a mistaken opinion on both sides, that the homeward policies had attached and the premium being earned, that this mistake would have protected the underwriter from liability for a loss, and ought not to defeat the plaintiff's claim to a return of premium.
On the other hand it was contended by the defendant's counsel, that the outward risk ceased and the homeward risk began at the moment the Alert cast anchor, at La Vera Cruz, the homeward policies being "at and from" Vera Cruz; that no chasm was contemplated by the parties, who evidently intended that the homeward policies should attach the moment the outward policies ceased; that at all events the
application for permission to go to the Havana, made by the plaintiff after a knowledge of all the previous circumstances of the voyage, and granted by the defendant, was an admission on both sides that the risk should be considered as having attached, and conclusive upon the parties; that it should have subjected the underwriter to a loss, had one taken place, and therefore he had earned the premium.—Some reliance too seemed to be placed on the plaintiff's not having communicated to the insured any information of what had previously occurred, which was said to be such a fraud in law, as would prevent a recovery of the premium even in case the risk had not been run.
Judge Washington charged the jury in favor of the plaintiff, and we shall give a summary of his charge, in the same brief and necessarily imperfect manner in which we have stated the arguments of the counsel.
He observed, that he was much mistaken, if he ought not to give pleasure to underwriters for the court to say that the principles of law on which the defendant's counsel in this instance relied, were unfounded. There are two things necessary to form a contract; the consent of the parties, and a subject on which the contract is to take effect. If the risk contemplated in a policy never commences, there is no contract, and the premium which is the price of the risk, must be returned. By this policy the adventure was to begin on goods laden at La Vera Cruz, whereas no goods were laden at La Vera Cruz, but the Alert returned with the same cargo which she had carried from New-York. It never could have been in the contemplation of these parties, that the risk should attach on this cargo, no more than if they had insured a cargo of rum and a cargo of cocoa had been laden, the policy could be considered as covered the latter. That as to the memorandum giving permission to touch at the Havana, it was merely additional to the former contract not a new insurance, in making which both parties evidently acted under a mistake in point of law, supposing that the risk had commenced at La Vera Cruz; whereas in truth it had not. That without doubt the parties might have agreed that the risk should be considered as having commenced, and bound themselves by such agreement, as in case of deviation known to both parties, the underwriter may waive the effect of the deviation, and bind himself for a subsequent loss, but that to make such an agreement in this case, a full knowledge of all the previous circumstances and their effect on the rights of the parties was necessary. The judge observed, that it was necessary to express an opinion on the point of sea-worthiness, the case being with the plaintiff on the other ground, and the jury found a verdict accordingly.
CINCINNATI, (O.) October 13.
Fort Wayne, Oct. 18, 1807.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SPY.
SIR, Having been repeatedly called on by our frontier settlers, for my opinion respecting the hostile appearances of the Indians of this country—I take this method of informing them, through the medium of your press, that I have done every thing that could be done, to find out the intentions of the Indians and cannot discover any hostile appearances among any of the nations, or tribes, in this country.
The commotions among the Indians of this country, during the present season, was entirely occasioned by a religious fit, and not with any hostile views by the Indians—Some individuals among them, have taken advantage of the commotions among their countrymen, and at times, behaved insolent, and caused others to behave like themselves; but this conduct should not be charged to the Indians, generally—for I am convinced, they are well disposed towards the whites.
In the month of April last, I advised the people, living on the Big Miami, not to fend the Shawnees' impostor, that resides at Greenville, who was drawing large bodies of Indians from the Lakes to that place, which could not avoid alarming our frontier settlers, and had this advice been firmly adhered to, our people would not have been alarmed, as they have been.
But a certain society, called Shaking Quarters that reside some where on the Little Miami, from a mistaken zeal to serve their red brethren have made themselves chargeable with all the alarms that has existed on our frontiers, for this six months past—they have from time to time supplied the impostor and his infolent band, with provisions, which has enabled him to continue his residence at Greenville—and to draw large numbers of Indians to that place. These Indians were all strangers, and did not know that their going to Greenville, would alarm the white people, until they arrived at this place, when the distance to Greenville was so short they could not be prevailed on to return.
During the large assemblage of Indians at Greenville, an Indian by the name of the Big Moon, a half Wyandot and half Ottoway, that resides on Lake Erie, east of Sandusky bay, took the advantage of this assemblage of Indians, to revenge the death of one of his relations, that he fays was killed by the white people, two years ago, in the upper part of the state, and killed a man on Loli creek.
This act was unanimously disapproved of by all the Indians, no difficulty will be found in bringing this murderer, to that punishment he merits. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, WILLIAM WELLS, INDIAN AGENT.
Congress.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Monday, November 16.
Mr. Mitchell rose to call the attention of the Senate to a motion he had made at the commencement of the session, relative to additional means of defence, & further measures of security to the seaports and harbors of the nation. This important subject had been introduced by him at an early day. It had been printed and laid upon the table for consideration, and it was his original intention to have suffered it to lie there until the official intelligence alluded to in the message of the President should arrive from Great Britain.
Recent and alarming information which had reached the seat of government since the rising of the Senate on Friday last, through induced with rumor and

...on the credibility of private communication, had however altered his mind upon the business. The invasion of Zealand, the capitulation of Copenhagen, and the capture of the Danish fleet, were events of the utmost moment to neutral powers; and taught them that the greatest moderation, prudence and forbearance were of no avail in guarding a mild, unoffending and peaceable people against the violence of its rapacious and stronger neighbor. A violation of a similar nature might, in the course of things, be expected from the same quarter, and the safety of our commercial cities might be wrapt in flames or battered to ruins.
Year after year had rolled away in fruitless negotiation. He doubted whether in the present posture of affairs, there would be any satisfactory adjustment of the points in dispute. It did not indeed follow that the failure to conclude a treaty would necessarily bring on a war. But the dominion of the ocean was so proudly usurped by Britain, and usurpation maintained by such a prodigious naval force, that it would be calculating extravagantly upon our good fortune, to expect that our rights would not be invaded by them; and in an age of the world, when it was fashionable for ruling statesmen to sweep away like cobwebs, abstract principles of right and written maxims of public law, it was surely a season when the weaker powers ought to employ every precaution for their safety.
It was not his intention to recommend the construction of a navy carrying metal enough to dispute the empire of the high seas. His only object was to provide a force sufficient to protect our acknowledged territory, and to preserve peace within our seaports and harbors. During the intervals of peace it was the duty of statesmen to prepare for war. Altho' the United States had been in the enjoyment of that blessing, with little interruption, for more than twenty years, there had been too little done to guard against those evils which in the common course of events it was scarcely possible to avoid. But although threatened with hostility from various quarters, the nation on the whole enjoyed a good share of tranquility. There was yet time to prepare for the political tempest which would probably succeed the calm we had long experienced. The Treasury was in a condition to furnish the necessary funds, without imposing a tax upon ourselves. And with time and money at our disposal, we conceived it to be a duty of the most imperative obligation that Congress should now retrieve by more than ordinary exertions the carelessness and neglect of preceding sessions.
During the last meeting of the national legislature, indeed, a decent appropriation was made for the repair and erection of defensive works where they should appear to be most wanted. But how inadequate was this provision! Exigencies had arisen during the recess, which had obliged the President to contract debts on the national account to almost three fourths of a million of dollars. And the bill on your table, Mr. President, has been brought in to make good this anticipated fund. Had Congress made more ample arrangements for the general safety, had they taken effectual measures of defence at an earlier day, or had they made the legal provision for purchasing the stores and implements which the general welfare requires, the Executive would not have been compelled to take the step which he has done, of pledging the national faith for a large amount of unappropriated money. But the Secretary of the Navy has acted wisely as well as boldly on this emergency—and the only sentiment to be uttered on the occasion is, that in consideration of the reluctance manifested by Congress to adopt an effectual system, and of the pressure of the existing circumstances, it was greatly to be lamented he had not anticipated three times as much.
Yet even after all this expenditure, the Atlantic coast was certainly not protected as become a nation professing the feelings of bravery and honor, and boasting annually of its great and accumulating wealth. The vexations, captures, seizures, and murders committed by the subjects of foreign sovereigns, within the United States, were encouraged by their total impunity. And a fleet of paper containing a Proclamation was read by them with little other concern than they perused any thing else in print. Mr. M. said he was entirely persuaded that something more might be done, to enforce respect to our laws within our undoubted limits, and at any rate he was convinced of the propriety of making a strong experiment for the purpose.
Mr. M. then took a survey of the coast from north to south, and asked whether it was not expedient to do something more for the security of the capital, and other numerous ports of Massachusetts? Did the capacious but defenceless harbor of Newport deserve to be left in its present condition? As to New York, which might be called the heart of the union, it would be unkind and unnatural if he did not experience the keenest sensibility for its safety. Considerable indeed had been done towards its defence out of the appropriation for the year and out of the Executive anticipation. Of this he thought it becoming in him to make a public acknowledgment. But much more remained still to be accomplished; and this would require the aid of additional appropriations. The harbor of New York and the entrance of the Chesapeake were the favorite places of rendezvous to piratical and hostile fleets.
They were peculiarly exposed to their aggressions and insults; and were worthy of more powerful protection than had hitherto been extended to them. In coupling Norfolk with the city near the Hudson, he meant to express from the openness of their ports and their contiguity to the ocean, the equal claim they had, especially after the recent transactions in their respective neighborhoods, not to the favoritism or partiality, but to the equal justice and to the protecting arm of the nation. Though North Carolina might be considered as safe behind her shoals and beaches, it was far otherwise with her sister state on the south. For Charleston pretended itself to his eye as requiring further succour from government. The same remark applied to Georgia. For the works at Savannah had not recovered from the ruinous state to which they had been reduced by the storm of 1804, and St. Mary's, now that the African slave trade was prohibited, would deserve further renovation as well for the purpose of excluding the ships of enemies as of those who make merchandise of men.
Tracing the shore along to the mouths of the Mississippi, he beheld a weak and vulnerable point at Orleans; and whether that region was considered as the seat of domestic feuds or the mark of foreign aggression, it undoubtedly required a more stable & energetic support.
Although his proposition had a peculiar reference to the Atlantic boundary where our territory contiguous to the pretended dominion of the British as lords of the seas, he did not wish to be understood as confining his ideas of protection to that quarter of the union. He felt that as a statesman and a senator, all and every part of the nation was entitled to the protecting care of the government; and the states of the West and the North were as proper objects of its care and defence as those of the East and the South. If any gentleman would propose a plan for increasing the security of the inland frontier where danger was to be apprehended from the savages and their European connection, he would give it his hearty aid and co-operation. Whether the post near Natchez or at Natchezches, the Chickasaw Bluffs or Natchez, St. Louis or Miami, Detroit or Michillimackinac stood in need of repairs or reinforcements, he was ready to vote the necessary appropriations. The warlike and murderous Sioux were actually at war with us on the Mississippi; and a state of commotion scarcely less than a war had long existed in Michigan. Whatever was necessary for teaching Indians to dread our displeasure, and for bending the stubborn will of insurgents to the yoke of the laws, should receive from him all the countenance he could give. To Vermont and the whole country bordering on Canada, he would vote cordially and arms.
To some persons the posture of our affairs might appear less serious than they did to him. He was no alarmist—but he prostration of our commerce, the murder of our citizens, the violation of our sovereign rights, and the postponement of reparation, were each of them solemn matters. They demanded something more than that passive and forbearing temper, of which the over-ruled order of his providence, the hearts and
understandings of his willing and commanding creatures may be illuminated, so to behold the excellency of brotherly affection, as to become willing to admit the spirit of universal reconciliation.
We are also bound to acknowledge those philanthropic exertions, which have been used to ameliorate the condition of the Indian natives, by introducing amongst them a knowledge of agriculture, and of some of the mechanic arts. We sincerely congratulate them on their progress in civilization, and the very encouraging prospect, abundantly evinced, and this truly benevolent and laudable undertaking will ultimately be crowned with the desired success—an undertaking which, whilst it successfully obviates the wretchedness of their former condition, converts them from dangerous neighbors to valuable friends.
But there remains a subject, inexpressibly dear to our hearts, which has particularly interested our feelings. We rejoice in the prospect of a termination to the wrongs of Africa, and that a traffic heretofore abhorrent to every just and tender sentiment, and reproachful to humanity, to say nothing of Christian principles, is interdicted by our government. For the exertions of thy influence, united with the national legislature, (may we not say) to relieve our country from the complicated evils attendant upon this cruel and inhuman trade, we are engaged, through this medium, to testify our warmest approbation.
And may the future councils of our country yield to the influence of him who is called "Wonderful, Counselor, the Almighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace;" so that the exercise of additional acts of justice and mercy, towards this greatly oppressed part of the human family, may utterly remove the crisis of oppression, from this highly favored land.
With sentiments of respect, due from us to those who, in the ordering of divine Providence are set over us, we are thy friends.
Signed on behalf of the meeting, by GERARD T. HOPKINS, Clerk.
To the foregoing Address, the President of the U. States returned the following Answer. Friends and Fellow-Citizens, I thank you for the address you have kindly presented me, on behalf of that portion of the society of Friends, of which you are the representatives; and I learn, with satisfaction, their approbation of the principles of the general government, in their decisions on several important subjects confided to them.
The desire to preserve our country from the calamities and ravages of war, by cultivating a disposition and pursuing a conduct, conciliatory and friendly to all nations, has been sincerely entertained and faithfully followed: it was dictated by the principles of humanity, the precepts of the Gospel and the general will of our country; and it was not to be doubted that the society of friends, with whom it is a religious principle, would sanction it by their support.
The same philanthropic motives have directed the public endeavors to ameliorate the condition of the Indian natives, by introducing amongst them a knowledge of agriculture & some of the mechanic arts, by encouraging them to resort to those as more certain, and less laborious resources for subsistence, than the chase, and by withholding from them the pernicious supplies of ardent spirits. They are our brethren, our neighbors; they may be valuable friends, and troublesome enemies. Both duty and interest then enjoin, that we should extend to the blessings of civilized life, and prepare them for becoming useful members of the American family. In this important work I owe to your society, an acknowledgment that we have felt the benefits of their zealous co-operation, and approved its judicious direction towards producing among those people habits of industry, comfortable subsistence, and civilized usages, as preparatory to religious instruction and the cultivation of letters.
Whatever may have been the circumstances which influenced our forefathers to permit the introduction of personal bondage into any part of these states, and to participate in the wrongs committed on an unoffending quarter of the globe, we may rejoice that such circumstances, and such a sense of them, exist no longer. It is honorable to the nation at large that their legislature availed themselves of the first practicable moment for arresting the progress of this great moral and political error; and I sincerely pray with you, my friends, that all the members of the human family, may, in the time prescribed by the father of us all, find themselves securely established in the enjoyment of life, liberty and happiness.
TH: JEFFERSON. November 13, 1807.
No Embargo in England. A gentleman who came passenger in the Western Trader, informs, that they received no information of an embargo, from the boarding officers of the British frigate.—In addition to this, our former advices from Plymouth, were down to the 7th Oct. at which time nothing of this nature was spoken of, or expected.
Phil. Gaz.
State of the Treasury of New Jersey. By the Treasurer's Account reported on Friday, there appears a balance in the treasury of 21,755 dollars and 83 cents.
SAVANNAH, (Geo.) November 14. We learn from Milledgeville, by a gentleman who arrived in town yesterday, that the legislature have elected WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD, esq. to fill the place of the late Mr. Baldwin, in the Senate of the United States.
A letter from Chillicothe, to a gentleman in this town, written on Friday last, says, "From all the returns which have been received, Meigs has a majority." Marietta paper.
As every information respecting the progress of domestic manufactures must be agreeable to friends of their country: we are happy to inform our readers that an association is forming to establish a cotton MANUFACTORY in Bordentown, in New Jersey.—We could wish to see them rising and flourishing in most of our towns. Trenton True Amer.
Europe.
BOSTON, Nov. 15.
FROM RUSSIA. Capt. Cleveland, who arrived yesterday, failed from Cronstadt, on the 15th of Sept. There had been a complete change of Ministry; the former Ministers, and many subordinate officers, had resigned, in disgust, in consequence of the conclusion of the treaty with France, which was unpopular. The new administration are, of course, rather in favor of France. Apprehensions were entertained of a hostile visit from the British, and defensive preparations were making.
FROM FRANCE. We have been favored with papers to the 5th of October—and have made a few translations from them. New measures are adopting for the purpose of restricting British Commerce, which will seriously effect the United States, the only neutral nation. The war is to continue between Denmark and Great-Britain—and the former it appears, are to receive French aid, as soon as it can operate.
Grand Total, 1209
There was a period of extreme endurance; and that period was now come. The people who enjoyed liberty held it upon this express condition, that they should maintain it against all who should attempt to wrest it from them or even to encroach upon it.
To spend our breath in enquiries whether a king in Europe is mad or in his senses, is as idle as the prating of the Athenians whether Philip of Macedon was sick or was dead. While they were talking about it, their independence was destroyed. Let us be active, and neither be surprised in our sleep, nor in a reverie that is no better than slumber. But on a theme so copious, fir, it would be easy to expatiate at great length. The only difficulty I feel is in condensing my remarks.
For moderate as my election is, it would not be difficult for any one, possessing powers of speech smaller even than mine, to discourse to you for hours. Mr. Robinson advocated the motion in warm and decided terms; when the question was put and carried, new. con.
That the part of the President's message which relates to the defence of our seaport towns and harbors, and the further provisions to be made for their security, be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise; and a committee was accordingly appointed, consisting of Messrs. Mitchell, Adams, Sumner, Milledge and Robinson.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TUESDAY, November 17.
One other member appeared and took his seat. Mr. J. Richards, from the committee to whom was referred the memorial of the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory, made a report thereon, representing that that territory would soon be entitled to admission into the union, and concluding with a resolution that their prayer be not granted. Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday week.
Mr. Poindexter presented the petition of sundry inhabitants of Wilkinson county, in the Mississippi Territory, relative to pre-emption rights to land, &c. which was referred.
Mr. Buffum, from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported a bill allowing an additional compensation to the secretaries of the Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana, and Michigan Territories; which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole House.
The order of the day on the report of the committee of Elections on the contested election of Mr. McCreery, was, on motion of Mr. Newton, postponed till to-morrow.
Mr. J. Clay offered the following resolution, which was adopted, and the following gentlemen appointed the committee, Messrs. J. Clay, Mason, Nicholas, Moteley, and Crowninshield.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the several acts for the encouragement of learning and promotion of the useful arts, and that the committee be authorised to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Messrs J. Montgomery & Taggart, each presented petitions on the subject of Post Offices and Roads, which were referred.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18.
On motion of Mr. Quincy, a committee was appointed to wait on the President and request him to cause to be laid before the House a copy of his proclamation interdicting our harbors and waters to British armed vessels, &c. Messrs. Quincy and Burwell were appointed the said committee.
During the sitting of the House, Mr. Quincy reported from the said committee, that they had performed the duty assigned them, and that the President had stated that he would cause a copy of the proclamation to be laid before the House to-morrow.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Otis, their secretary, informing the House that they had passed the bill making further appropriation for the support of the Navy.
The House again went into committee, Mr. BASSETT in the chair, on the report of the committee of Elections, on the contested election of Wm. McCreery. The discussion was continued till near 4 o'clock, without coming to any final decision, when the committee rose, reported progress and obtained leave to sit again.
THURSDAY, Nov. 19.
On calling for the order of the day, to go into committee of the Whole on the report of the committee of Elections in the case of Wm. McCreery, Mr. Withersall moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of the report, which, after a short debate, was carried—Ayes 77.
Mr. Withersall then moved the recommittal of the report to the committee of Elections, which was carried—Ayes 70.
Mr. Dawson, from the committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the President as relates to military and naval establishments, &c. reported in part the following resolutions:
Resolved, That a sum of money not exceeding thousand dollars be appropriated for the purpose of building a National Foundry, in the city of Washington, for casting ordnance.
Resolved, That the Secretary of War be authorised, under the direction of the P. U. S. to sell to individual states which may wish to purchase any arms owned by the U. S. and which may be parted with without injury to the public.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, the House again went into committee of the whole on erecting a bridge across the Potomac, Mr. PRYNN in the chair.
Messrs. Nelson, Sloan and Key advocated, and Mr. Lewis opposed the depending motion, to strike out the first section, which was negatived—Ayes 78—Nays 41.
When, after making considerable progress in filling up the several blanks, the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again.
The President communicated to the House his proclamation, requested yesterday.
The following address has been presented to the President of the U. States: TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. We, the representatives of the yearly meeting of Friends, for the Western Shore of Maryland, the adjacent parts of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the state of Ohio, being convened in the city of Baltimore, on those concerns which relate to our society, apprehend that we feel our minds engaged to address thee on behalf of ourselves, and the religious society which we represent.
Permit us to say, that whilst we desire to be preserved from intermeddling with the policy of those governments, under which we live; we believe it to be our indispensable duty, consistently with that christian obligation, in relation to governments, to "lead a quiet and peaceable life under them, in all godliness and honesty."
We feel gratitude to the sovereign ruler of the universe, in that he hath influenced the councils of the general government of our country, to decide upon several important objects, agreeably to the principles of eternal justice and right.
Amongst the most prominent of those acts, which claim our approbation, we are induced to notice the evidences of thy efforts to preserve our country from the calamities and ravages of war, by cultivating a disposition, and pursuing a conduct marked with conciliation and friendship towards all nations with whom we have intercourse; thereby avoiding those grounds of dissention, which are often the sources from whence this desolating scourge has its origin, to the reproach of christianity.
For, as we are firmly persuaded of its obligation as a religious principle, to is it our fervent desire, in regard to all men, that even the smallest germ of enmity may be eradicated. And our ardent prayer to the father of the universe is, that thro' the over-ruled order of his providence, the hearts and
AUGSBURG, Sep. 15.
An embargo has been laid at Leghorn, in order that all English property there may be seized. Similar measures of seizure are to be pursued in all other parts of the independent kingdom of Etruria.
HOLLAND. HAGUE, Sep. 24.
Yesterday our King returned to this place, from his long tour.
NEW DECREES.
The King—seeing the necessity of removing all doubts, respecting the decree of Aug. 28, for the confiscation of vessels with false papers, or having on board English merchandise—decrees:
"That all vessels, that enter the ports of Holland, having cargoes consisting in whole, or in part of English merchandise, or coming from an enemy's port, shall be confiscated."
"The forms of last week were unfortunate for the vessels on our coast. Several were stranded."
FRANCE. PARIS, Sep. 17.
The Legislative body have this day passed a law for establishing a commercial code. In discussing this law, many severe observations were made against the British—The Emperor has ordered that the Legislature shall terminate its session to-morrow.
SEPT. 18.
The Senate Consultum which abolishes the Tribune and re-organizes the Legislative Body, was communicated to both those branches yesterday, and received with applause.
SEPT. 19.
The French have been put in possession of the "Seven Isles," by the Russians.
The Crown Prince has refused to ratify the capitulation concluded with the English by the military commander at Copenhagen, and declares that Denmark shall continue at war with England. It is presumed the king will agree with the Prince. Consultations have been held with the French General commanding at Hamburg, (Bernadotte,) and a Danish Agent has been sent to Paris.
SEPT. 24.
We hear that the king of Sweden has made propositions for peace to Marshal Brune.
ITALY. VERONA, Sep. 6.
On the 29th of Augst, 8000 French troops entered Leghorn. The design is to destroy the communication of the British with Italy, which has long been facilitated under neutral colours.
It is ordered by the French Emperor that the republic of Ragusa shall be united to the kingdom of Italy.
Extracts from London papers, by the Pucabonias, received at the office of the Bal. Federal Gazette.
The American Schooner Revenge is arrived at Portsmouth from Plymouth, where she is to remain until Mr. Monroe is fully prepared to take his departure for the United States.
Mr. Monroe had not yesterday received the final answer of the British government to his memorial; but as he had the strongest reason for believing that the answer would be delivered to him in the course of the present week, he has made every preparation for his departure from Portsmouth, to avoid the inconvenience of a longer journey by land to Plymouth.
SEPT. 30.
Government, it is said, has determined to make the Island of Curacoa the grand military depot of military stores and provisions in the West Indies. The troops on their first arrival from Europe, are also to be quartered there, until they become seasoned to the climate.
Trieste and Fiume are said to have been taken possession of by French troops—and Bonaparte, who kept Brannau in his hands merely till Cattaro was surrendered to him, not only keeps Brannau still, though he has got Cattaro, but has seized two other towns belonging to Austria.
SEPT. 23.
The damage done to the city of Copenhagen has not been by any means, so great as was supposed, nor has the number of killed been so large. About 700 of the inhabitants were killed. The fine cathedral and the college were consumed, and about 250 houses were destroyed.
SEPT. 29.
After having attacked the Expedition to Copenhagen with such violence—after having characterized as an act of Brigandage not surpassed by any act done even by France herself—after having denied the necessity of it, and asserted that it would be productive of the most disastrous consequences, the late ministers and their supporters have published the following article, in an opposition paper of this morning:
"The conditions of the peace of Tilsit, it should seem, admit of different interpretations; and those of Alexander and of Bonaparte are said to differ widely! Certain it is, that movements of a very suspicious nature have taken place in the French armies yet in Poland, which threaten a renewal of hostilities. Whether it be owing to this cause, or to the recent success of the British Armament in the Baltic, we can positively assure our readers of the truly desirable circumstance (upon which our information is indubitable) that the Emperor of Russia certainly feels with satisfaction the opportunity which the capture of the Danish Fleet affords him of abandoning those engagements he had entered into with France, for forming an Armed Neutrality in the north of Europe, on the avowed purpose of enforcing the doctrine of the "Mare Liberum."
"We may therefore, with confidence pronounce, that this threatened, and indeed awful combination, is at an end! As far as agreement and arrangement could go, it was complete. It is to the Confederacy that the mysterious threatening article, which appeared some time back in the Moniteur, and which we gave in our columns, refers: the principal Articles of the Compact were as follows:
"Sweden was to have been attacked, and forced to surrender twelve ships of the line to France as the price of peace—these vessels, added to an equal number from Russia, and as many more from Denmark, which were to be joined by eight from Holland, and seven furnished by Antwerp, would have formed a force of Fifty Ships of the line, such an one as we could not have prevented the junction of, and which might have even been increased if necessary."
The formidable project is now at an end, for it is most clear, that the Russian fleet cannot & will not join that of Holland; and the Swedes will laugh at Bonaparte's invitation."
The number of letters received yesterday at the general post office was greater than has ever been known; the mere postage amounted to 4000l.
(Sept. 29.)
The following are the number of constituents which the ten leading Members of the present British Ministry respectively possess; and which entitle them to vote in the House of Commons.
  Mr. Canning 36 Returned for New-Town.   Lord Castlereagh 32 Plympton.   Mr. Rose 24 Christchurch.   Mr. Long 55 Hellestern.   Mr. Hutchinson 80 Liskeard.   Mr. S. Bourne 24 Christchurch.   Sir A. Wellesley 42 St. Michael's.   Sir J. Pulteney 93 Melcomb Regis.   Mr. R. D. Sanders 83 Edinburgh.   Hon. S. Percival 740 Northampton. 
Grand Total, 1209
In the above list, not a single English county, city, or town makes its appearance; none but rotten boroughs!!!
"Prison at Rochelle, March 10, 1807."
There are in prison at Arras, 2,000 British seamen, 400 boys, and 135 officers, passengers, and makers of ships, on their parole.
Non-Importation Act.—Many of our commercial friends have enquired of us the period to which this Act of congress has been extended by the President. For their information, and that of others, who have permitted the fact to pass their memories, we state, that the suspension will terminate on the second Monday in December next, which will be the 14th of that month. Phil. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, Sept. 25.
"Strong apprehensions are entertained, that the English will be entirely excluded from this country; in which case, large supplies of fish will be wanted from the United States (if they remain neutral.) Beef, pork, butter, cheese, and naval stores would then also answer in small quantities. Should the English, in return for our submission to the French, blockade this port, vessels bound here might put into St. Ubes; whence their cargoes might be conveyed to this place without difficulty. Lemons and oranges will be very plentiful in about two months."
Extract of a letter from Leghorn, dated 15 Sept. 1807.
"The Vermont, Lyman, is liberated, captors condemned in all charges and damages, by the tribunal des Prises at Paris."
"The Catharine for New-York, two vessels for Philadelphia, and one for New London, will sail in a few days. Since the entrance of the French troops into this place, trade has been rather dull, more for want of system than from the severity of the military measures adopted in the search for English Manufactures. Vessels sail and arrive as usual since the Embargo has been taken off."
"Pimento is an article of small consumption; and as considerable quantities have lately been imported here, it has fallen as low as about 22 cents per lb. We should not be surprised to see it decline still further. Coffee is much in demand; and, as a general article, is one of the best that can be sent to our market."
DIVISION MIOLLIS. LEGNORN, Sept. 1, 1807.
CHARLES DU MOULIN, General of Brigade, one of the Commanders of the Legion of Honor, Commandant at Leghorn, to Mr. GRANT, of Leghorn.
Sir, Adjutant Commandant Millinet, Inspector of the Division, is charged by me to express how much I am concerned, that you have been for one moment the object of the rigorous measures which circumstances made necessary. They could never have been directed towards you, Sir, but by mistake, the more to be regretted, as every one is pleased to pay you the tribute of esteem which you merit; and wishing individually to prove my sentiments in their respect to you, I think a more eligible interpreter of the same cannot be chosen, than my friend M. Millinet to convey them to you. I have the honor to salute you with perfect consideration.
(Signed) CHARLES DU MOULIN.
"A communication (says a London paper) has been held with the

South America.
By the arrival of the Arrow, at Boston, from Montevideo, the bearer of the English merchants and adventurers, who had shipped the goods they could not sell, to America; to the West-Indies; to Boston Bay; to the Cape of Good Hope, and to England.
It was understood that Mr. Murray's squadron and the merchantmen for England, would stop at Rio Janeiro. Many of the English officers were very sanguine that government would send out another expedition, (of 15 to 20,000 men) under a commander fit for such an expedition.
From the time of the failure of the expedition, dollars were difficult to be got, hardly any other specie was to be seen than ounces (doubloons) which passed for 16 dols 75 cents; from 5 to 8 pr. cent. premium was given for dollars. Government bills were not to be had, as government had more money than was needed.
The Unicorn and Nereid frigates, and Charwell sloop of war, were to be left to cruise off the mouth of the river, as well to take Spanish vessels bound in, as to prevent English merchantmen from falling into the hands of the Spaniards.
The Spaniards expressed their determination to be very rigid with all foreigners, who should hereafter enter any of their ports in South America, particularly with the Americans, to whom, they say, they are indebted for their late visit by the English.
(N. Y. Daily Advertiser.)
From the Canadian Gazette.
State of the trade between this Province and the United States.
Exports and Imports for the quarter ending the 5th July, 1807.
INWARD—Merchandise valued at 12 069. 15. 8d. and 19 oz.; 7778 bushels corn; 757 bbls. pork; 190 bbls. butter; 14 bushels beans; 1518 bbls. fish; 1190 bbls. hogs; 1190 bbls. beef; 5502 bbls. wheat; 700 bbls. American hemp; 3000 bbls. of hams; 2500 bbls. cheese; 1595 bbls. pot ash; 4400 bbls. hats; 983 faddies; 305 bbls. pot ash; 1210 bbls. nankines; 750 bbls. chocolate; 300 bbls. ginger; 8 gallons oil; 12 bbls. rosin; 523 bbls. of cotton; 14 bushels of grass seed; 200 bbls. tallow; 1010 pair men's shoes; 92 bbls. flour; 60 hogs; 1400 bbls. iron; 560 bushels hemp seed; English; 8 bbls. tar; 132,780 feet pine timber; 453,000 ft. oak timber; 161,000 feet pine boards; 50,700 pipe staves; 67,700 feet pine planks; 7000 ft. of oak boards; 16000 puncheon staves; 51,800 bbls. staves; 778 pine spars; 60,000 feet birch planks; 4545 pine bitts; 20 pine masts; 1200 pieces heading; 10,000 shingles.
Dutiable articles—13,980 pounds leaf tobacco; 1041 pounds hyson tea; 24 gallons red wine; 672 pounds indigo; 14670 lbs. snuff; 23496 lbs. manufactured tobacco; 20759 lbs. hyson tea; 379 ditto. Sochong, and 1269 do. Bohea tea; 80 gallons foreign spirits.
OUTWARD—Merchandise valued at 132 156. 16. & 1211 bushels salt; 554 bbls. fish; 19730 mackerel; 1700 mackerel; 3480 beavers; 62 pounds feathers; 1170 raccoon skins; 100 minks; 24 otters; 225 beaver skins; 14 raw hides; 56 bbls. gunpowder; 179 casks fish; 400 bushels wheat; 50 bbls. iron; 90 gallons oil.
Custom House, St. Johns, 1807.
PHILADELPHIA.
At a meeting of the Presidents of the Public Insurance Companies of this city, on Tuesday the 10th day of November 1807.
It was agreed, That the following conditions be added to the Policies, to be by them respectively hereafter signed.
1st. Being specially agreed.
1st. That no abandonment shall be binding on the assured, in case of capture or detention, until sixty days shall have expired after advice shall be received of the property being libelled, unless sooner condemned.
2d. Nor on a loss of embargo, unless detained at least four calendar months.
3d. Nor by reason of seizures, or destruction in port for having been carried into a British port, or going in from other necessity.
4th. Nor on account of the port of destination being blockaded, but in such cases the property shall be at risk of the assured to another port.
5th. And it is further agreed, That the assured shall not be chargeable with the wages of the officers, or crews, for their subsistence during detention, on account of capture, embargo or quarantine.
Note—The 2d and 5th may be dispensed with by agreement between the assured and assured.
Office, Delaware, Insurance Company of Philadelphia.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber, residing in Lynchburg, has commenced the practice of LAW, in the Holdings Court at that Town, the county courts of Campbell, Amherst and Bedford, and the District court of Franklin. Those who may confide their business to his care may depend on his attention.
WILLIAM RADFORD. Lynchburg, Nov. 27. law4w
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the estate of John Bullington, dec'd. are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against said estate, to exhibit the same, properly authenticated: to the end that a speedy provision may be made by the Executrix.
JUDETH BULLINGTON, Executrix. Nov. 27. epfc
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, NOVEMBER 27.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
Though Mr. Jefferson has not notified his intention of retiring from the presidential chair, in his last message to Congress, yet it seems to be pretty well established that such is his intention, and it is highly probable that he will avail himself of some subsequent communication during the present session of Congress to make it known to his Country.
But shall he not obey the voice of his country, which has so repeatedly called him again to the chair, through so many public meetings of the people, and so many addresses of the legislature of the union? The answer is, no. It is not certain, that the republicans of this country are in favour of any man's continuing to fill the chair, though that man be Mr. Jefferson himself; because their voice has never been distinctly collected, by public registers, such as were opened by Bonaparte in France, nor have those who are attached to the principle of rotation, ever publicly expressed their sentiments.
As to the next question which occurs; who is to be the successor of this illustrious man; it is perhaps fortunate that so little discussion has taken place; for discussion might produce contrary opinions, and this again would be productive of schisms and divisions in the republican party.
Yet whatever be the cause, the consequence is certain, that little discussion of the merits of different candidates has taken place in the public prints.
But it is perhaps impossible to avoid some collision and schism on this interesting subject; & all that is to be expected from the different candidates is, that they should abstain from all intrigue, tampering, bargaining and disputing for votes now, to give offices hereafter; and all that is to be expected from their supporters is, that they should mingle as much possible toleration & forbearance with their opposition towards each other.
Is it not wonderful however, that a much more interesting question than this, has not occupied more of the public attention? and that instead of attending to much to the man himself, the constitution of the office itself should escape all observation?
Why are the States so likely to be jealous of each other in all that relates to the appointment of a President? It is because the President is so much an officer; it is because he possesses so much power and may possess it for so long a time.
Why is the same remark applicable to the different parties of men, who support their own favorite candidate? It is precisely for the same reason; a fear of seeing such a high office in any other hands, than those which they may conceive the best qualified to direct it.
Our Chief Magistrate possesses infinitely more power than is required by the Executive Department, or that is compatible with the liberties of the republic. Who that contemplates his authority, can possibly tolerate the idea of this President with regal powers?
“The Executive power (says the constitution) shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” Well, be it so. But what is Executive power? Is it the interpreter of the laws? No; that is the province of the judiciary. Is it to be a legislator? No; that belongs to Congress. What then is an Executive officer? Why, he is to hold the sword; as Congress holds the purse, and the Judiciary holds the scales of Justice. He is merely to execute the laws; and perhaps (though with much diffidence be it spoken) he ought to make those laws only, commonly called Treaties, which establish the relations of the inhabitants of one country with those of other countries.
But how completely incompatible is this abstract model of republican Executive power, with the powers of our President. He forms a branch of the Legislative power, by having a qualified negative over the laws of Congress. He wields a mass of patronage, in the appointment to so many and such important offices, as better suits a monarch than the officer of a republic.
This organization is contrary to the genius of republics. It proceeds upon the miserable hypothesis that one man elected for four years possesses more virtue, more intelligence, and more incorruptibility than an assembly of members of Congress; who are more frequently responsible to the people than themselves.
Let the comparison be drawn between the State Constitutions of Virginia and Pennsylvania; the last was said to be drawn from the model of the Federal Constitution. Certainly no man can hesitate to prefer the former.
The powers of the President would be however less alarming, if they were only of a shorter duration. But as the constitution now stands; a man by successive elections, may be President for life. This organization has never failed to excite the jealousy of the best patriots in this country.
When some amendments of this sort are engrafted upon the Constitution, the crisis of electing a new President will be much less turbid, and his powers will be much less portentous to the liberties of this country, than they are at present.
It is said, that John Smith, Senator of the U. States from Ohio and the noted accomplice of Burr, passed through this city a few days since—on his way to Washington. Should it be possible that this man will dare to insult the dignity of Congress by taking his seat among them, it is hoped that the Senate of the U. S. will remember the following clause in the constitution: “Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member.”
Last Evening's Mail.
We had left our paper open last night in the expectation of receiving some very interesting intelligence, but there were no papers from New York, or from the north, which contained any part of the intelligence brought by the ship Francis to Boston.
BOSTON, Nov. 17.
FROM CADIZ, Oct. 6. Capt. BABSON, who arrived yesterday, informs, that it was reported 90,000 French troops were to march into Spain. The fleet at Cadiz was preparing for sea with great activity.
Forwarded to a gentleman in this City by a member of Congress.
Copy of a letter from a respectable gentleman in New-York to his friend in Congress.
Nov. 21, half past 12 o'clock
Sir, “The ship Francis arrived at Boston on Tuesday, on a short passage from Liverpool. Her London papers are to the 12th of October. They inform that on the 7th Col. Monroe had his audience of leave of the King—His instructions are said to have been too limited to enable him to bring the Negotiation to a conclusion, and that therefore the British ultimatum will be or has been forwarded to their minister in this country.
By the ship Francis, arrived at Boston on Tuesday, in a short passage from Liverpool, London papers to the 12th Oct. a correspondent of a gentleman in this city informs that on the 7th Oct. Mr. Monroe took leave of the king preparatory to embarking. His instructions were said to be too limited to enable him to bring the negotiation to a conclusion.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
FRIDAY, Nov. 20.
Mr. Burwell moved that the petition of Mary Barclay, presented at a former session, praying a reasonable allowance for the services of her husband Thomas Barclay, be referred to the committee of Claims—Agreed.
Mr. Parke said, that it was conceived that the Legislature of the Indiana Territory though empowered to pass all laws for the good government thereof, under existing laws had no power to fix the time, manner, or place, of holding the courts directed by the ordinance of 1787.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the ordinance for the government of the North Western Territory, passed in 1787, so far as re-
late to the duties of the supreme or superior judges of the Indiana Territory; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. V. Plant obtained leave of absence from next Monday, till the 1st. day of January next.
Mr. Parke presented the petition of the board of trustees of the university of Vincennes, (Ind. Ter.) stating that the lands bestowed by the U. S. on the institution were very unproductive; and that they do not possess sufficient funds to carry the institution into operation; and praying certain taxes to be laid, the proceeds of which to be appropriated to the use of the university; which was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufacturery.
Mr. Lewis called for the order of the day on the bill for erecting a bridge over the river Potomac; when
The House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Pitkin in the chair, on said bill.
The bill being gone through, and the blanks all filled up, the committee rose and reported it, which was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved that when the House adjourned it should adjourn till Monday.
Mr. Blackledge had only one objection to agreeing to the motion; and that was, that they were in momentary expectation of dispatches which possibly might require them to convene within one hour after they were received.
Mr. Cook hoped the House would adjourn till Monday, to give time to the committees to meet.
Mr. Crowninshield said he believed it was understood that dispatches had arrived at New-York from London; and he thought it of great importance at this crisis, that the nation should be informed of the state of affairs, and how the negotiation had progressed.
The motion for adjournment till Monday was lost, 66 to 43.
The order of the day being called on the bill to extend the right of suffrage in the Mississippi Territory; &c. it was on motion of Mr. Pinckney, postponed till Monday next.
Mr. Cook presented the petitions of Wm. Foker and of Samuel Tucker, praying for compensation for services in the revolutionary war; which were referred to the Committee on Claims barred, &c.
Mr. Blount moved that the petition of James Campbell, a captain in the revolutionary war, praying for compensation, be referred to the Committee on Claims barred, &c.
On motion of Mr. Holmes the order of the day on the report on the petition of Daniel Buck, was postponed till the first Monday in January next.
Mr. Southard presented the petition of James Bull, a soldier in the revolutionary war, praying payment for certificates which were accidentally destroyed—Referred to the Committee of Claims, barred, &c.
(Other proceedings of this day in our next, as well as those of Saturday, on which day no business of importance was done.)
DIED IN THIS CITY,
on Wednesday night, after a long and lingering illness, NATHANIEL C. TAYLOR, the third son of Mrs. Susanna Taylor of this city, aged 16 years; A most amiable and interesting youth.
COLUMBIAN MILLS & COAL LANDS
FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the first day of October, 1801, executed by David Ross, to the subscribers, and for the purpose of completing the objects of the said trust, in conformity to certain covenants therein contained—the following Property will be offered for sale on the first Wednesday in January next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, between the hours of twelve and four o'clock, to wit: All that piece or parcel of LAND, adjoining the City of Richmond, commonly called the COLUMBIAN MILLS, with the Mills, Houses, Canals, Improvements, Appendages, and Privileges, thereunto belonging—Also, an undivided two thirds of a Tract of LAND in Henrico county, containing seventeen hundred acres, called the DEEP-ROUN COAL PIT, and an undivided two thirds of a Tract of LAND, in Chesterfield, containing one hundred acres, called the FALLING CREEK COAL PIT, of which said Coal Lands, the late James Currie was part owner.
GEO. HAY, ROBERT POLLARD, FRANCIS ANDERSON, } Trustees. Nov. 27, 1807.
If the aforementioned property should prove insufficient to satisfy the debt thereupon charged, the subscribers will offer for sale at the same time and place, a Tract of LAND in Henrico, called the Seven Pines, containing by estimation, one thousand acres; also, a Tract of Land in the same county, on Four Mile Creek, being the same whereon the late Col. John Pleasants formerly resided, containing by estimation four hundred and fifty acres, and forty acres adjoining thereto, binding on Bayley's creek and said Four Mile creek, on which stands the Norwich Mills. All of which property was conveyed in trust, by David Ross to the Subscribers, by deed bearing date the nineteenth day of December, 1805, as an additional security for a debt due to Wm. B. Giles by the said Ross and charged on the Columbian Mills and Coal Lands first mentioned.
GEO. HAY, BEN. HATCHER, } Trustees. Nov. 27, 1807.
TO ALL THOSE WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN.
I, JOSIAH THOMPSON, executor of Joseph Thomas Thompson, dec'd. having previously constituted Thomas Watkins of Powhatan county, my attorney in fact, since my removal from the state of Virginia, to transact and negotiate in my name, all business relating to the management of the estate of Joseph Thompson, dec'd. and the said Thomas Watkins refusing to exercise those powers of attorney in future; I have therefore thought fit, by these presents, to revoke my letter of attorney granted to the said Thomas Watkins from the date hereof, given under my hand and seal the 23d November, 1807.
JOSIAH THOMPSON. law24
THE SUBSCRIBER,
(Living in a central situation, main-street, Shackle-Hill;) CAN accommodate a few MEMBERS of the next GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Nov. 27.—s4 D. SCHELLING.
EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber (who resides in the county of Hanover, about 30 miles from Richmond) having employed Mr. Wm. Nelson, Jr. to instruct a small number of boys, not exceeding twelve, including his own children, purposes taking a few boarders, in order to complete that number. Mr. Nelson is qualified to teach the Greek and Latin languages, English Grammar, a new & complete Syntax, compiled by himself, Mathematics, the elements of Natural Philosophy, Belle Lettres, Geography, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. His price for board, tuition, washing, fuel, &c. is 80 3/4 payable quarterly in advance. The subscriber flatters himself that this charge will be the extremely moderate, when the undoubted attainments & qualifications of Mr. Nelson, the high price at which he has been engaged, and the size of the School are taken into consideration.
Hanover, Nov. 27. Wm FONTAINE. law3w4
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Monday the 23d of Nov. 1807.
For reasons appearing to the board, RESOLVED, That the sale of the SHARES of delinquent Stock-Holders, in the said Company, advertised for this day, be postponed till Thursday the 31st of next month, and that they be then sold at auction, before the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond.
A copy. Tesse, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. Nov. 27. ts11d.
IN conformity with the 1st section of article XIV. of the constitution of the Mutual Assurance Society, against Fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, the Members of the said Society, are hereby notified to attend their annual General Meeting, to be held at the Capitol, on the first Monday in January next, being the fourth day of the said month.
Any Member who doth not attend at the said meeting in person or by proxy, will be represented by the Member of the State Legislature of the county, or the Senator of the district wherein such absentee resides. LEWIS M. RIVALAIN, Acting as Principal Agent M. A. S. General Office of Assurance, Richmond, 15th Nov. 1807.
Form of the Credentials to be produced by the person voting at the annual meeting by proxy, to wit: Subscriber of Member of the Mutual Assurance Society, do hereby constitute and appoint to attend the annual General Meeting of the said Society, to be held at Richmond, on the first Monday in January next, as proxy to vote and act on behalf, on any business which may come before the said meeting, as fully as if personally present.
In Testimony whereof, have hereunto set hand and seal, the day of 1807. Tesse, Nov. 27.—law4w
DISSOLUTION.
THE Copartnership of Charles I. Price & Co. of the city of Richmond, was dissolved on the 21st inst. by mutual consent; all persons indebted to the late firm, are desired to make immediate payment to Price and McCutchen of the city of Philadelphia, or to their lawful attorney only, and those having claims against said concern, are desired to send in their accounts legally attested.
Charles I. Price, Enoch Price, William H. McCutchen. Nov. 27. 8t
NOTICE.
THE subscribers having appointed Mr. Hugh Chambers, of the City of Richmond, their lawful attorney, to receive all debts due the late Copartnership of Charles Price & Co. all persons indebted to said concern, are requested to make payment to him only, payments made to the contrary of this will be void, as no acquittals can be given but from under his hands—and all persons having claims against said concern, are requested to send in their accounts to him legally authenticated for adjustment.
Enoch Price, William H. McCutchen. Nov. 27. 8t
To be Sold to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the twenty-ninth of December next:
A TRACT of LAND in Powhatan county, about four miles above the court house and two from Peterville church, containing by a late survey, 450 acres; there are many considerable conveniences attached to this Land, it being in a good neighborhood, in which are a number of manufacturing and grist mills; is remarkably well watered, abounding with good springs, and bounded by three bold streams on three sides, on the smallest of which streams is a large manufacturing mill within 400 hundred yards of my barn, the soil very good and lies level. On this tract are two settlements with good orchards of well selected fruit on each, which may be sold separately.—The terms of sale will be one third of the money in hand, and the other two thirds in four equal annual payments, giving bond and security and a deed of trust on the Land, to secure the payment. At the same time and place will be sold as above, the crop of Corn, Fodder, and Oats, the Stock of all kinds, Plantation Utensils, house hold and kitchen Furniture, one good London made Still, apple and peach Brandy, a quantity of lard, cider, vinegar, &c. Cash will be required for all sums under 20 dols.; six months credit for all sums between twenty and eighty dols. and twelve on all sums above eighty dollars. There will be hired from one year (to commence the first of January next) 8 or 9 NEGROES, on the usual terms of hire, at the same time and place. DAVID OWEN.
N. B. Should the day appointed for the sale of the above property, prove unfavorable, it will be continued from day to day until sold. Nov. 27. law4w
I WISH to sell the following TRACTS of LAND, and will make the time to accommodate the purchasers:
12 acres in the county of Greenbrier, on the Great Kanawha Road, on Rock Creek, patented in my name.
159 acres in the same county, lying on Rich creek, patented in my name.
113 acres in the same county, on the same creek, patented in my name.
900 acres in Kanawha county, on Gauley river, patented in my name.
1000 acres in the same county, on the same river, patented in my name.
1540 acres in the same county, on the south side of new river, patented in my name.
2000 acres in the same county, on the waters of Cole river, patented in my name.
3000 acres in the county of Monroe, on the waters of Second and Turkey creeks, patented in my name.
These lands were taken up at a very early date, and from the best information, I am induced to believe, that they are not inferior to any lands in that part of the country. JAMES C. ANTHONY. Richmond, Nov. 27. law1w
BY virtue of a Trust Deed, executed to me by Peter P. Archer, of Powhatan, to secure to Judith Archer a sum of money therein expressed; we shall sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Powhatan court house, on Saturday the 26th day of December next, the following NEGRO SLAVES, to wit: Charlotte and two children, Amy, Suckey, Sally, Rachel and her child Betsy; or as many thereof as may be necessary to answer the purposes of said deed. JOHN ARCHER, WM. ARCHER, WM. ROYAL, } Trustees. Nov. 27. epfc