The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1809-07-18 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
VOL. 6.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1809.
[No. 20.]
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T O GABRIEL L. HALLER—STR—As you are not a resident of this Commonwealth. Take notice that on the 14th day of August next, between the hours of 10 o'clock and sun-set (by virtue of a commission for that purpose, awarded.) I shall proceed to take the deposition of George Williamson, Robert S. Garnett & Macon Green, to be read as evidence in an injunction now depending in the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg in which myself and Nathaniel Sheppard are complainants, and Houlder Hudgins, Gabriel L. Haller and Mary Hundley his wife, and Rascow Parsons, are defendants, and if the said depositions are not all taken the first day, I shall continue from day to day until they are.
Yours, JOHN BOWE. 2t
VIRGINIA —At a Superior court of Chancery held at the Capitol in Richmond, June 26th 1809.
George Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher, Jane Fisher, Bolling Fisher, and Elizabeth Fisher, executrix of Daniel Fisher dec'd Plffs. against John Fisher and Edward Fisher executors of Daniel Fisher, William Stark, James Dennison, Archibald Gracie, Mary Fisher, David Robertson and Richard Smith.
This cause was this day partly heard on the bill, sundry exhibits, and the report of Commissioner Wilder, pursuant to the order of the 25th day of February last, with exceptions thereto by the plaintiffs, but none on the part of the defendants. On consideration whereof the court confirming so much of the said report as states an account of the legacy due to Elizabeth Fisher, and of the Annuity to Jane Fisher two of the plaintiffs, doth adjudge, order & decree, that the defendant John Fisher pay to Elizabeth Fisher, daughter to Daniel Fisher, the elder, deceased, two thousand and thirty three pounds twelve shillings and six pence with interest at the rate of five per centum per annum, on one thousand two hundred and thirty two pounds ten shillings, from the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and nine until payment; and to the said Jane Fisher, another plaintiff, one hundred and ninety pounds with like interest on one hundred and fifty pounds from the same time, unless the said John Fisher, on or before the 10th day of the term next after he shall have been served with a copy of this decree shew, cause to the contrary, and as to the residue of the said report, the court doth recommit it to Commissioner Wilder, with these instructions, to state specially the amount of the real and personal estate of the testator, including that which hath reverted by the death of the defendant Mary, and how the same hath been disposed of, to state likewise the amount of each debt due to, and from the said estate; and with respect to Mr. Randolph's debt, to state the original amount, how it was secured, what part hath been paid, how much remains due, and whether the security hath been changed and by whom; to state the advances made to the children of the Testator, by him in his lifetime after they were of age; and those which have been made since his death, and after making the several statements aforesaid, to present the same in one general account, showing the balance due to and by each legatee, and report the same to the court with any special matters deemed pertinent by himself, or required by the parties to be specially stated. And to enable the Commissioner to perform this order, he is authorized to examine any of the parties in solemn form, for which purpose they are ordered to attend the commissioner when by him required.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE.
PETERSBURG, July 5, 1809. THE Parties to the foregoing order are desired to take Notice, that I have appointed Monday the 14th day of August next, to carry the same into effect: On which day they are required to attend at my office, and there to exhibit the proofs necessary to enable me to comply with the directions therein contained.
JOSEPH C. WILDER, M.C. cpm
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by James H. Gordon dec'd and Maria his wife, to the subscriber, on the first day of November, 1808, and recorded in the Hustings court of Richmond the 12th December 1808, for the purpose of securing to Robert Johnson the punctual payment of a debt, particularly described in said deed of trust.
Will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder on Monday, the 24th July, (if fair, if not the next fair day,) A LOT OF GROUND , denominated by number seventy, containing a half Acre, lying and being in a part of the City of Richmond, commonly known and designated by Duvall's plan of lots, on which is a brick tenement: the sale will take place at five o'clock in the evening, under the provisions of the act of last assembly of Virginia, entitled "an act concerning executions and for other purposes."
HENRY TURNER, Trustee. 2t
NOTICE —The subscriber having rented the Amherst Sulphur Springs for the present year, takes this method to inform the public that there have been considerable improvements made there since the last season for the reception of company, and flatters himself, that he will have it in his power to accommodate those persons who may think proper to visit the Springs in a better manner than they have been heretofore at that place.
CHARLES L. BARRET. 3w
MANNsfIELD FOR SALE —The Subscriber offers the elegant and highly improved estate called Mansfield for sale—It is situated within less than two miles from the Town of Fredericksburg—The quantity of Land proposed to be disposed of is about 1900 acres—The mansion-house and out-houses are equal to any in the state. A considerable credit will be allowed, for the greater part of the purchase money. The encumbrances on this property will be discharged out of the proceeds of the Sales, so as to leave to the purchasers an undisturbed Title.
MANN PAGE, BENJ. BOTTS. Fredericksburg, July 6. 174
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD —Ran away from the Subscriber on the 29th day of June 1809, a light colored Mulatto woman named Laurena, about twenty two years of age, rather inclined to be fat, & somewhat under the common height—She has very bushy hair, and a freckled face, and had sores on both arms, one of which was occasioned by a burn just above her left elbow—there is also a scar on one side of her neck—She was dressed in a white India cotton wrapper when she went away; but it is probable she may change her dress and cut off her hair. It is possible she will endeavor to pass as a free woman, and to get to some of the Northern States. All captors of vessels are forewarned from carrying her out of the state. If she is taken out of this City, reasonable expenses will be paid besides the above reward.
ANNA BYRD. 2t
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD —Ran away, about the 14th of last month, from the subscriber, residing in the city of Richmond, a Mulatto Man named GEORGE, about 23 or 24 years of age. He is, I believe, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with rather large limbs, and a little knock-kneed; his complexion is tolerably bright, and his hair is rather more straight than that of mulattoes generally. He has lost the first joint of his middle or fore finger of one of his hands, which, I think, is the right hand, but the finger is perfectly cured. I do not recollect any other visible mark by which I can describe him. I am informed that he has changed his name, & it is probable that he will, with forged papers, attempt to pass as a free man.
All boatmen and masters or skippers of vessels, are particularly cautioned against carrying him away. The above reward will be given to any person who will bring the said slave to me, or apprehend him so that I may recover him.
J. ROBINSON. 2t
HAVING executed a deed of trust to Benjamin Oliver, jr. William Cunningham, and Samuel Richardson, conveying certain property therein mentioned, to them, for the purpose of making sale thereof, in order to discharge all debts for which I am bound for my father, and my own debts—It is therefore my wish that all such creditors may as soon as possible, make their respective claims known to the above named gentlemen, that they may know how far to carry the sales, which will take place the 1st of August next.
JOHN M. SYME. 2t
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to us, by John M. Syme, of the County of Hanover, for the purpose of satisfying all debts for which he is bound for his father's & his own debts—we shall, on Tuesday, the first day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, upon the premises, proceed to sell, four hundred and sixty three acres, (by a late survey) of prime and valuable land, adjoining the Town of New Castle, upon Pamunkey River, and the ferry across that river. Also, ELEVEN NEGROES, consisting of MEN, WOMEN, BOYS and GIRLS, all the stock of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, SHEEP, and implements of Husbandry, &c. conveyed by the said instrument. Such title as we hold as trustees will be made the purchaser or purchasers, and possession of the land given at Christmas with the privilege of seeding wheat this fall. The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, and the balance in 12 months, from the day of sale. Interest will be expected upon the distant payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers of the personal property, and Bonds with deeds of trust upon the land and ferry of the respective purchasers. The land &c. will be shown by Mr. Wm. CUNNINGHAM, living in New-Castle, or either of the Mr. SYMES, to any person wishing to view the premises. Creditors will be allowed to purchase, and their claims discounted.
According to Mr. John M. Syme's notification above, we or either of us, will receive the amount of any claim, and it is our wish that they be made known prior to the day of sale.
There are some previous liens upon this property, or some of it, to secure certain debts, which will be first paid, according to their several dates. Proposals for any part of the above property will be received by either of the trustees prior to the sale.
BENJAMIN OLIVER, jr. Wm. CUNNINGHAM. SAML. RICHARDSON. New-Castle, June 9. tds
United States, Virginia district, May 23d 1809. The United States, Libellants , against the sloop Jenny, whereof John Wright is master & commander, Respondent .
THIS day came the attorney for the U. S. & it appearing that the publication directed at the last term, had duly made and proclamation having been made, as the court did direct, that the said vessel would be considered as forfeited to the United States unless a claim should be interposed for the same and no claimant appearing, on the motion of the attorney for the United States, it is decreed and ordered, that the said vessel, her rigging, tackle apparel and furniture be considered as forfeited to the U. S. States, and that the marshal of this court, do sell the same to the highest bidder for ready money after giving 10 days notice in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, and make return of his proceedings, and bring the proceeds to the next court in order for a final decree.
A Copy. Teste. WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clk.
By virtue of the above decree will be sold at Powell's Tavern in the Town of Petersburg, on Saturday the twenty-second day of July, for ready money to the highest bidder at Public auction, the sloop Jenny her rigging, tackle, apparel and furniture as named above.
WILLIAM MANN, Deputy M for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. July 11. 3t
A NELEGANT ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE —The House and Tenement where the subscriber lately resided. This tenement justly ranks amongst the first in this place, combining elegance, convenience, contiguity to the Capitol, and in the centre of a most agreeable neighborhood.
For terms apply to Mr. Wm. Long who is fully authorised to contract for the same. J. PENN. tf
JOHN & JOSEPH BOYCE, jr. Stationers and Book-binders—Having opened a store on the main-street opposite to the Globe-Tavern, (where there may be every article in the stationery business.) Respectfully solicit the favors of their friends, and the public, and beg leave to assure them that any work committed to their care shall be faithfully executed and their favors gratefully acknowledged. N. B. An Apprentice wanted. July 4. 23w
EUROPE.
CONTINUATION
Of Extracts from French Papers, received by the Fair American.
PARIS, May 3.
EXTRACT
FROM THE REGISTER OF THE CONSERVATIVE SENATE, OF APRIL 26, 1809.
In the sitting of the senate on the 15th of this month, the prince arch-chancellor presiding; his excellency the minister for foreign affairs, made the following communication by order of his majesty the Emperor:
REPORT.
Of his Excellency, the Minister of Foreign Affairs to his Majesty the Emperor and King.
SIRE,
Your victorious arms made you master of Vienna; the greater part of the Austrian provinces were occupied by your troops; the fate of that empire was in your hands. The emperor of Austria sought you in the midst of your camp; he conjured you to put an end to that contest, which had proved so disastrous for those who had provoked it: he offered to promote in future the quiet of the continent, that you might employ the whole of your forces against England; he acknowledged that the fortune of the war had given you a right to require whatever would be convenient to you; and he showed an eternal friendship and gratitude for you.
Your majesty was affected by this sad example of the vicissitude of human affairs; it was impossible to witness without profound emotions, a monarch lately so powerful, stripped of his power and of his grandeur. You showed yourself generous to the monarchy, to the sovereign, and to the capital; you might have retained your immense conquests, yet you restored the greater part—and the empire of Austria existed again: the crown was replaced on the head of its monarch, and Europe witnessed, not without astonishment, this act of greatness and generosity.
Your majesty has not received that tribute of gratitude, which you deserved; the emperor of Austria soon forgot his oath of eternal friendship. Scarcely was he re-established on his throne, when no doubt, deluded by evil council, he engaged in no other pursuit than to reorganize his forces, and prepare for a new contest, whenever a favorable opportunity should present itself. The Prussian war speedily developed these malevolent intentions: Austria hastened to reunite her armies in Bohemia, but the battle of Jena disconcerted her projects. Being yet feeble and in want of men, cannon and funds, she deferred until another occasion the execution of her hostile designs.
The treaty of Tilsit closed that war: the victorious army of your majesty, then unemployed, occupied the north of Germany, and surrounded the Austrian territory. Surely, if political ambition guided your majesty, if the feebleness of the Austrian monarchy entered into your calculations of interest, and if interest influenced you; your majesty, having no enemy, nothing to apprehend on the continent; at the head of 400,000 men, possessed of the grand duchy of Warsaw, Silesia and Saxony—had Austria completely in your power, and might have demanded an explanation of the inquietude which her conduct had excited during the Prussian war, and the delivery of Cattaro to the Montenegrins, when by the treaty of Presburgh it should have been given up to France. Your majesty showed indulgence to the feeble; you were not actuated by the impulse of political usurpation; you have sought a maritime peace, and have had that object steadily in view, and in order that you might the more speedily accomplish that object, you resolved to terminate with Austria all existing difficulties. A treaty was made at Fontainebleau in October, 1807; you gave up Brannau, although Austria had not put Cattaro into your hands; the limits of the empire regulated on the side of Italy; and by means of an exchange, the Lisonzo formed a limit, which, besides being designed by nature, promised to prevent all dispute. Montefalcone, so important to the security of Trieste, was ceded to the Austrians, another proof that you had no view of aggrandizement upon their territory.
It was believed, that there no longer existed any subject for discussion between your majesty and the emperor of Austria—no longer complaints, no longer demands, every thing promised a most perfect harmony. Your majesty wished to bury the past in oblivion; and the war which Austria had provoked, and the success which attended the French arms, gave the hope of a peace which no more could be disturbed.
The horrible expedition to Copenhagen, and the orders of council of the 11th November, evinced to the world that England would no longer allow any neutral trade: this conduct roused the indignation of all Europe, and the emperor of Austria participating in that sentiment, recalled his minister from England and shut his ports against her. But soon the troubles in Spain commenced, which were excited by the English—king Charles IV. was driven from his throne by his son, the dupe of the duke of Infantado and other sentiments:
If there is, at this time, among the nations of Europe, any one which maintains a doubtful and precarious independence of France, and yet hesitates, between the ruin that certainly merits a prolonged inactivity, and the uncertain dangers that would attend an effort to escape that ruin—the deceitful prospect of a peace, between Great Britain & France, will not fail to be singularly destructive to it. The vain hope of a return of tranquility may slacken their preparations, or the dread of being abandoned:
The Lisonzo rises in the mountains near Ponleba, in the Friul of ancient Venice, whence under the name of the Carno, it passes south near Udina, below which it is joined by several other streams which issue from the mountains of Carniola, and the neighborhood of Ober Lanbach, the principal of these is the Hydria, which passes by Goritz and Gradisca, above which it is joined by the Vipao, and these united are called the Lisonzo, which runs south by Togliano, and dividing the little promontory between Belvedere and St. Cantiano, it forms one of the capes which embrace the gulf of Trieste. This river formed the line which separated the kingdom of Italy from Austrian Istria.
Montefalcone is a strong military position, five miles east of the Lisonzo, and ten east of Aqualiva; it is two miles west of the little river Timavo, which falls into the Trieste Gulph at Doine, and is 13 north east of Trieste. The military road, by which the French kept open their communication with Dalmatia, passes near and under the power of Montefalcone.
British partisans, whose object was to withdraw Spain from its alliance with France. Your majesty was desirous to prevent such a dangerous triumph for your enemies, and you opposed their efforts. When the unfortunate king Charles, oppressed by the profound grief which succeeded the attempt of which he was the victim, resigned his rights, your majesty accepted the surrender, that you might re-establish the work of Lewis XIV. and renew the league which had preserved peace between the two nations for a century. The fanaticism of the monks, and the intrigues of the English, excited some of the Spanish provinces to insurrection. Then was seen more clearly that of which we had but a glimpse before, the battle of Ena. The flames of discord and war blazing at midday, reanimating the hopes of Austria; it thought the moment favorable for breaking the treaty at Presburgh, and it armed. A system was commenced, which was termed defensive, but which, nevertheless, created numerous battalions of militia, with which Austria threatened to invade Germany; the whole population was called to arms, the Austrian princes traversed the provinces, spreading proclamations as if the monarchy was threatened with invasion.
When your majesty was informed of these movements, you instructed me to make such representations, dictated by a spirit of peace, as the Austrian minister could not misunderstand. Arrived from Bayonne, at Paris, your majesty explained yourself to that minister, in a conversation which has resounded throughout Europe, and which could not leave a doubt of the pacific sentiments, which you expressed with frankness and loyalty, as well as with grandeur and energy. Your majesty warned M. de Metternich, that the armaments, commenced without a motive, & inconsiderately continued, would produce a war, contrary to the wishes of your majesty, and were contriving to the desire of his ministers, if they had returned to his pacific sentiments—so much does an impulse given to a people affect those also who produce it, and who cannot stop the movements whenever commenced.
Perhaps, sire, it would have been a wise policy to have compelled Austria to disarm, when the whole of your victorious troops enviroined her frontiers; and your majesty would, without doubt, have done so, if full of confidence in the alliance of Russia, you had not taken the opinion of that power, which hoped that Austria would respect views the most wise, and wishes the most pacific. Besides, the ambassador of Austria promised, at that time, the armaments should be discontinued; the emperor of Austria wrote to his majesty attesting his pacific intentions; and the baron Vincent, the bearer of that letter, renewed the assurance. Your Majesty believed them sincere; you gave the emperor of Austria the most solemn assurances of your pacific intentions, in the letter written to him at the moment of your departure from Erfurth. And at the instant that you gave, with so much frankness, assurances so well calculated to remove the apprehensions of Austria, if fear was the motive for its arming, you invited the princes of the Rhenish confederation to break up the camps they had formed: you evacuated the fortresses in Silesia, and withdrew from Germany two hundred thousand of your troops.
But in vain did your majesty evince this confidence: your just expectations have not been realized: military measures have been expedited in Austria with the greatest activity; & notwithstanding the rigor of the season, the militia have been trained. The port of Trieste has been opened to the English: vessels of war have arrived there to convoy merchandise bound to Malta & from Malta to convoy to the Levant, English merchandise. The Spanish insurgents have been received and entertained at Trieste: the Austrian charge des affaires in Spain, was found to be an agent of the Junta, and the medium of a secret correspondence. The Austrian provinces have swarmed with libellers and libels against France: the gazettes of the country have circulated the grossest fables respecting the affairs of Spain; their authors have published a relation of the entire defeat of the French at Roncavalle, regretting no doubt that the reign of your majesty exhibited the counterpart of Charlemagne, without his fabulous disasters. To measures so menacing and almost hostile are added all those signs of malevolence, calculated to explain the object of the armaments, and the spirit of that system, which Austria adopted.
Such was the information which your majesty received in Spain. You were victorious: the numerous Spanish armies were scattered like the dust; the English army was in full retreat, before your majesty had prepared to place it in danger. One of these accidents that war produces made you acquainted with the correspondence between the Spanish Juntos, and the Austrian government, in which the former were promised 100,000 men, a promise not made to be performed, but in order by exciting such hopes, to sustain the courage of the insurgents. In short, as if Providence, which has so often watched over you and France, and conducted you through so many perils, to such prodigious success, was disposed to develop the bad faith and perfidy of those who had not yet dared to avow themselves your enemies, the Declaration of the King of England, of the 16th December, fell into your hands, and your majesty found therein those remarkable sentiments:
"If there is, at this time, among the nations of Europe, any one which maintains a doubtful and precarious independence of France, and yet hesitates, between the ruin that certainly merits a prolonged inactivity, and the uncertain dangers that would attend an effort to escape that ruin—the deceitful prospect of a peace, between Great Britain & France, will not fail to be singularly destructive to it. The vain hope of a return of tranquility may slacken their preparations, or the dread of being abandoned:
Lord Sheffield, in a pamphlet which he published a few months ago to prove that the American embargo and non-intercourse did England a great deal of good; boasts that by the means of the communication furnished by the Austrian emperor at Trieste, the island of Malta being made a depot; all Germany and the north of Europe was supplied with English manufactures.
doned to themselves may shake their resolutions."
"Thus England herself called your majesty's attention to the preparations of Austria. Those preparations put an end to the measures adopted by the two emperors for obtaining a maritime peace. Your majesty no longer doubted but that you were threatened with another war. The agreement of Erfurth was violated: Austria armed against her benefactor. Your majesty was obliged, to remember what you owed to your people and your allies; and to renounce with regret, your pursuit of the English. If it may be permitted to a minister of your majesty, to interpret the public opinion, that opinion which is founded upon fifteen years of victories, of which there have been no equals, either in the talents of your lieutenants or the success which attended them; no one entertains a doubt, but that, if your majesty had continued with your army, not an Englishman could have returned to England. But your majesty made that sacrifice for the safety of these states:—you returned from Valladolid to give the last orders relative to the state of Spanish affairs; to write to the princes of the confederation of the Rhine to prepare their contingents, a measure of precaution which the earlier apprehensions of your majesty had before rendered necessary; and your majesty arrived in Paris.
Your majesty was anxious to make another and a new effort to avoid this war, which you had not provoked; and you employed the intervention of the Russian Secretary of State for foreign affairs, who was then at Paris. After hearing the overtures of your majesty, that minister waited upon the Austrian ambassador, and proposed an arrangement which should unite the three empires by the ties of a triple guarantee; which should give Austria, for the safety and integrity of her territory, the guarantee of Russia against any enterprizes of France, and that of France against any enterprizes of Russia: the guarantee of Austria, was likewise to be accepted by those two powers. It is painful to add, those propositions of the minister, M. de Romanzoff, had no effect. In the meanwhile, hoping that some success might yet attend those overtures, and unwilling to believe that the delirium, which had been excited in Austria by a faction sold to England, would entirely silence the voice of wise men, true friends to their country, your majesty made no movements, either among the troops of the Rhenish Confederation, or your own divisions stationed in the interior and intended for maritime expeditions or for the succour of the colonies.
Austria, however, very soon threw off the mask. Eight months incessant preparation had given her a new army, in the militia she had organized. In the middle of February, orders were given to put the whole in motion and to march them for the frontiers. The monarchy was completely under arms.
For a long time Austria had been acting hostily to France, at Constantinople; she promoted the formation of a treaty between Turkey and England, and proceeded at length to declare herself openly.
In the mean time, the cabinet of Vienna yet observed the most profound silence. From the time the treaty of Fontainebleau was signed, Austria had made no complaint or demand—but your majesty had to complain of the assassination of your couriers in Croatia, of the insults offered to French officers at Trieste, of the violence employed against some of your Italian subjects; you were patiently awaiting redress for these wrongs, when, on the 2d of March, the Austrian ambassador announced that his master had given orders to place his troops upon the war establishment. He gave as the excuse for that measure, the letter of advice which your majesty addressed from Valladolid, to the Princes of the Rhenish Confederation, some news paper paragraphs and finally your majesty's return to Paris. Your majesty instructed me to reply by a note, in which, declaring there existed no subject for discussion between the two courts, I asked what Austria intended and what she wished for; repeating again the desire of your majesty—that the people of Europe should enjoy all the blessings of peace. M. de Metternich endeavored, in his answer of the 12th, to prove that it was your majesty's armaments that had induced Austria to arm, when it is well known that you evacuated Silesia and the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, and transported 200,000 of your troops from Germany to Spain.
"It was not until then, that your majesty renounced your projects against the English, the expedition against Sicily, which had been prepared by the King of Naples, and the embarkations that had taken place at Brest, Boulogne, Flushing and Toulon. Every thing was countermanded, and the troops of your majesty directed towards Germany; those of the Confederation of the Rhine were then also put in motion.
"No—it was not because France armed, that Austria had taken up arms; it was, on the contrary, because she expected to find France disabled by another war, and that the moment favorable for establishing her ancient influence, and for which she had made such vast efforts. She made war, because she expected success; she began it without any cause of complaint, without having asked any thing, without a single proposition, without leaving any thing to the choice of the other party; she made war when your majesty, far from wishing to ask any thing from her, had manifested no other views, than those for the general tranquility and prosperity; when you had offered her a guarantee for the integrity of her territory; when the Emperor Alexander himself, in expressing to the Austrian minister at his court, his disapprobation of the conduct of the Austrian government, again renewed the offer of his guarantee against France. Austria has made war against France, and against Russia, the two powers which had offered to defend and protect her. It is not then for her safety she has taken arms. The treaties which fixed her condition are not regarded by her as binding; she has said, that they were concluded in the midst of disasters, as if the cessions acquired by victory, did not pledge the honor and faith of the vanquished, especially as the generosity of the conqueror deserved their gratitude. E-

very benefit is forgotten, all engagements are violated. Your majesty learns that the Austrian forces are about to cross the Inn: they have opened the war. A letter from the Austrian General, announces to the French General, that he was advancing and would treat as enemies all who should resist. "You may well have the consolation to reflect, that you have left nothing undone, to avoid this war so unfortunately undertaken, which prudence or moderation could suggest; you were anxious to save your people from new troubles, and humanity from a bloody contest. But the spirit which has at all times animated Austria, and rendered the policy of that power an obstacle to a maritime peace, will not, perhaps, suffer it to regret, that it has itself produced a crisis calculated to become an obstacle to that event. A maritime peace cannot be made, until that of the continent shall be firmly established, and until England shall lose the hope of disturbing us by her gold and her intrigues. What else could have produced this new war? Your majesty is not jealous of the power of Austria; you have no wish for aggrandizement; but by your arms, since no other means are left you, to establish a permanent peace. Peace is a conquest most worthy of your majesty; it is that, which will be most advantageous."
"Sire, your people will support you in this new conquest. The admirable foresight of your majesty, which promises to sustain the war without adding to the expenses of the state, is sensibly felt by your people, who are grateful, the admirers of whatever is great, the defenders of whatever is just and ambitious of military glory."
"If new exertions should be necessary to insure the success of your arms, they will be made before they shall be asked for. The devotion of the nation will equal its love and admiration of its august sovereign."
(Signed) "CHAMPAGNY, "Minister of foreign affairs."
"Paris, April 12, 1809." FRENCH ACCOUNT OF THE ENGAGEMENT IN BASQUE ROADS.
PARIS, April 28. REPORT, To his Excellency the Minister of Marine and Colonies.
On board the Ocean, in the Road of the Isle of Aix, April 12, 1809.
"SIR—I had the honor to inform you in my letter of the 9th inst. that the enemy's fleet, which anchored in Basque Roads consisted of 12 ships of the line, 6 frigates, 18 corvettes, and 32 transport vessels."
"On the 10th there arrived 16 vessels, which appeared to be transports or fire-ships. I directed the top masts to be lowered, and took in the topsails. On the 11th, wind being fresh at N. E. the enemy's frigates approached the island by tacking."
"The forces of his majesty were in two indented lines of battle, very close N. N. E. and S. S. E. in order to present the less front to the fire ships. They were flanked by a stockade 400 toises in breadth, and 800 toises long. The north end was a cable's length and an half from the rocks of the Island."
"At sun down the wind still blew fresh. I permitted each captain to manoeuvre as he might think best for the safety of his ship."
"I made a signal for the 4th and 5th divisions of the flotilla to go and maintain a look-out for two hours at the stockade; but the wind was so violent, that few of the vessels could make any way, and the greater part returned."
"I sent an officer to inform general Brouard, who commanded on the Isle of Aix, that the foe, by his manoeuvres, seemed concluded to take advantage of the high wind and sea to attempt a coup de main; he answered that he would await it firmly, and answer for the operations on land."
"At half past eight, four English vessels were anchored in the current, the chief point of the wind heading their line. The Ocean keeping to the North west. They had signals and appeared to be fixing marks for the direction of their fire ships."
"It blew so hard, that I found it impossible to interrupt them, and therefore gave no orders for that purpose."
"About 9 o'clock, a loud explosion took place at the stockade; two others succeeded it. A brig in flames struck against the stockade, and then successively presented themselves, several brigs and three masted vessels under all sail, having fire in their bodies and rigging—they were for a while stopped; but at last freed themselves, and successively arrived upon my lines."
"The first fell upon the Regulus and fastened on the starboard side; at the same time the second also on fire, fell upon the Ocean."
"I had been giving orders to be ready to veer the cables, or to cut them if necessary, as the only means left to avoid total destruction."
"As this fireship came almost across my bowsprit, I gave orders to veer the cable—but as it came faster than the Ocean made stern away (although I had ordered the mizen topsail to be backed to the mast) I determined to cut the north west cable, to the south east, this step succeeded."
"The fire ships succeeded each other, coming with sails filled with a fair wind into our squadron, and directed particularly against the Ocean, which was in the centre of the line, one of them fastened upon the starboard quarter, notwithstanding all we did to avoid it."
"Such was the true situation of the vessels of his majesty, the flames carrying flakes of fire along its batteries. Happily this fireship had a great area; it warled off, but only to fasten to the ropes near the chains. We yet tried to disengage ourselves from it, when its bowsprit entered the fore cathead—we could not cut it, and the heat was so excessive that it was impossible to approach it. Some brave men then devoted themselves, jumped upon the sprit sail and then on the ship's head, and saved the vessel, but five of them lost their lives."
"With difficulty we were thus delivered from a danger so imminent, three times repeated, when other fire ships fell alongside of me, but these also I had the good fortune to disengage myself from."
"The enemy directed against us three infernal machines and 33 fire ships, as well brigs, as vessels of three masts, transports, and two vessels of the line."
"His Majesty's ships and frigates were saved from destruction only by veering their cables."
"The captain of a frigate, Lissilom, commanding the Ocean in the absence of Capt. Rolland, and my adjutants Perron and Gaspard, behaved with singular sang froid—the officers and cadets behaved in the best manner, and the crew maintained excellent order; M. Delmas, sub-commissary of the forces, did not for a moment leave the deck—I am happy to bestow praises so well deserved."
(Signed) "ALLEMAND."
Since the receipt of the above letter, the maritime prefect has announced that three vessels, en file, in veering the cables, were run upon the rocks; unable to relieve them, their crews were landed, and they were then set on fire. The next tide, the enemy began to prepare new fire ships and bomb vessels, and soon made an attack, but they were repulsed with considerable loss, and did not prevent our squadron from returning to repair.
Such, then, are the means which an enemy so superior in maritime force, is not ashamed to employ! They avoid fighting ship to ship, or man to man, but launch against us infernal machines! They proclaim themselves conquerors, but they are only incendiaries!
We know that there have at all times been fire ships, but that cowardice inseparable from their employment is allowed by all nations—they form no part of the regular system of maritime warfare—and if, in the 17th century, some desperate adventurers profited by them, these men were before hand disavowed by their government, and an infamous death awaited them if taken.
It is very worthy of the present government of England to introduce the use of fire ships, and to add to them infernal machines to multiply all those horrors which the unanimous execration of enlightened states had rejected from the received operations of war—it became such a government, to expend enormous sums* for such an infamous expedition, the result of which has been so inferior to their expectations.
* It was calculated that this expedition cost, for balls, bombs, powder, &c. above five millions
FRANKFORT, April 24. M. de Chevalier Hedouville, Minister of the Emperor of the French, has, according to the French laws, received the act of marriage and pronounced the civil union between M. Edmond Talleyrand Perigord, and her serene highness the Princess Dorothea of Courland, in the presence of her highness the Duchess of Courland, and of M. Archambault Perigord. The witnesses were, General Rapp, M. de Salignac Fenelon, Secretary of Legation, Count Deopold of Beust, Minister of the Prince primate, and M. Hirsinger, Minister of France to the Grand Duchy of Wurtemberg. The Prince primate pronounced the nuptial benediction yesterday in the chapel of his palace.
LYEDEN, May 2, 1809. FROM JASSAY, April 2.—On the part of Russia, it has been demanded as the basis of negotiation, that the Porte should cede Moldavia and Wallachia, besides the dismissal of the English ambassador from Constantinople. These propositions the Turkish ministers would by no means admit.
Meanwhile they are still here, waiting an answer to the ultimatum, which the Prince Prozorowsky had dispatched by two couriers to Constantinople. The Russians are in motion on various points.
Political Journal. [Jassy is the Capital of the province of Moldavia, was taken by the Russians in 1783, and again restored to the Turks in 1790. The fate of European Turkey seems sealed. The crescent will soon cease to wave on the battlements of Constantinople.]
VIENNA, April 26. From Hermunstadt we have intelligence, that hostilities had commenced between the Russians and Turks. The Servians, it is said, will turn out against the latter with 100 thousand men.
FRANKFORT, (Maine,) April 22. We learn that hostilities have commenced between the Russians and Turks. [DORRECHT Courant, April 22.]
PARIS, April 28. A letter from L'Orient, under date of 21st instant, states that Le Mentor, an American flag of truce, arrived here in 24 days from New-York. By her we learn, that the late Secretary of State, Madison, was almost unanimously elected President of the United States; that the embargo had been removed, except as to England and France; that all intercourse was forbidden with the belligerents, until they would acknowledge their rights; that in support of those rights, and in expectation of being invaded, the United States were making warlike preparations to meet either France or England.
The late Secretary of Mr. Jefferson, who came out in the ship (Mentor) is the bearer of dispatches to the American ambassador at the French court.
The Austrian minister, Count Metternich, and suite, have been arrested at Strasburg on the 24th instant.
HAMBURG, April 13. In Sweden every thing is quiet. We are anxious to know the result of the negotiations set on foot by the new government with France and Russia. We learn that all English goods have been seized and confiscated in the latter country.
ELSBINGE, April 17. Admiral Satimarez has arrived before Gotterben with eight sail of the line. From recent intelligence we learn, that the Russians have left the frontiers of Sweden. General Armfeldt has taken again the command of the western army.
CASSEL, April 29. An insurrection of a serious nature has broken out in the departments of Fuda and Wirra. The King (Jerome Bonaparte) found it necessary to take measures effectually to quell the same.
VIENNA, April 8. Baron Anstetten, the Russian charge d'affairs, has informed our court that Russia and France would remain united in peace or in war.
April 12. Since the 8th instant, the port of Trieste is opened for English shipping. N. B. The troops stationed at Lintz are under the orders of General Miller, St. Vincent, Riemayer and Norman.
DRESDEN, (Saxony) April 5. Count Stackelberg, Russian Ambassador to the Court of Vienna, has been here for these few weeks past; he lives in a private manner, and has not as yet appeared at our Court. It is stated that his departure for Vienna is as yet uncertain.
April 12. The Russian charge d'affairs, at the court of Vienna, Baron Anstetten has, on the 8th,
in an official manner, acquainted the Austrian court, that as long as the present ministers should remain at the head of affairs in England, his Russian majesty could not treat with that power. This appeared in a contradiction of an article in the Vienna Court Gazette, intimating that negotiations were actually on foot between Russia and England.
NEW-YORK, July 10. LATE AND IMPORTANT NEWS FROM LISBON & CADIZ.
Captain Hague of the ship Paragon, sailed from Lisbon on the 7th of June, and informs us that the news of the surrender of Oporto to the English, whereby a French army of 25,000 troops were made prisoners, reached Lisbon on the 1st of June; and that in consequence thereof, the British Merchants, &c. who had left Oporto previous to the French taking possession of it, were returning.
It was also reported, that the Austrians had obtained a complete victory over the French, in which the latter lost 25,000 men, including the killed, wounded and prisoners.
A considerable force of cavalry arrived at Lisbon on the 3d of June from England, destined for the interior of Portugal; and it was supposed they would proceed to Spain. The British and Spaniards were using every exertion to clear the country of the French, and it was supposed they would completely effect that object, calculating that Austria would find sufficient employment for the army of Bonaparte. It was also reported at Lisbon, that Russia had declared war against France.
Captain Joanson, of the ship Caroline from Cadiz, informs us that he had a Seville Gazette, which he understood, contained the Russian declaration of war, but that he was boarded on his passage by a British frigate, and gave it to the boarding officer.
A British brig of war had arrived at Lisbon from Malta, and brought advices that on the 16th of April a severe battle was fought on the Tyrol between the Austrians and French; that the advanced guard of the Austrian army, consisting of 35,000 men, was twice repulsed by the French army of 50,000 men, under command of Prince Eugene Beauharnois; that the Archduke John came up with a corps de reserve of 20,000 men, and entirely defeated the French, who lost 20,000 killed, wounded and taken prisoners, amongst the wounded was Eugene Beauharnois.
St. Andero has been retaken by the Spaniards. Marshal Soult, whose army surrendered to the British and Portuguese, had made his escape.
By the ship Caroline, 39 days from Cadiz, Seville Gazettes to the 28th of May are received at the Office of the Mercantile Advertiser; and by the Paragon from Lisbon, Portuguese papers to the 5th of June, from which the following articles are translated:
Extraordinary Gazette of the Government
SEVILLE, May 27, 1809. By official letters received from Trieste, dated 20th April, the Supreme Central Junta have advice of the Archduke John having beaten the French army of 50,000 French, under the command of the Vice Roy of Italy, Beauharnois, at Sasille, Fria and Corneigliano.
They have also received officially through the same channel, advice of RUSSIA having declared in favor of AUSTRIA, against FRANCE.
LISBON, June 1. The army commanded by General Romana attacked the French at Moira, and followed them to Parada. Here the enemy hid themselves in a forest, which we surrounded, fired on them, and killed many. They then retreated to Lugo, leaving in our hands 3 pieces of cannon, &c. Our troops followed the enemy to the gates, surrounded the city, placing strong detachments at the gates, expecting that it will surrender by capitulation or compulsion. Fortunately the apostate Mazarrado, who has so long been praising King Joseph in Astorga, is now shut up in Lugo.
P. S. This day at 7 o'clock in the evening, we have received the official account of the retaking of Lugo, by marshal Nicola Mahi, second in command of the army of the left, and commander in chief in the absence of the Marquis Romana. In this glorious action, the resistance made by the enemy was obstinate, but were defeated after losing 4,000 men in killed, wounded and prisoners.
June 2. Letters from Elvas of the 28th ult. mention that General Cuesta had advanced his headquarters from Monasterio to Puente del Maestre.
The Dutch papers mention about a battle in Poland; Archduke Ferdinand commanded there, but say nothing of its result, a convincing proof that the French were defeated, and it is believed that Morsovia had fallen into their hands.
We learn from Seville, that it is certain that peace has been made between Russia and England, and that Russia has entered into the coalition against the grand usurper of Europe. With impatience we expect a confirmation, as we have good reason to give credit to this news, which is given by Col. Alava, who had arrived at Seville. In England, this event, as late as the 13th of May, was considered probable.
June 4. Account of the Battle fought on the 16th of April, near Fontanafreda.
In their retreat, the French left one regiment of the line, No. 35, in Paderbone. This regiment, commanded by adjutant-general Dugoumier and Col. Bressieu, was surprised by a strong body of Austrians, and compelled to surrender.
The Austrians in their march met in Saffide a French army of 35,000 men, commanded by the Vice-Roy Eugene Beauharnois, and the general of brigade Gillet, with 80 pieces of artillery, which, together with the reinforcements brought by general Cerveloni, who came from Italy with 15,000 men, making a total of 50,000 men. The Austrians, commanded by the Archduke John, commenced the attack with an army of 35,000 men, &c were twice obliged to fall back; but having been joined by 20,000 men from the Tyrol, from Seravalle and Oeneda, of infantry and cavalry, attacked the French army in the rear. The French army was thus placed between two fires. The battle lasted the whole day of the 16th. The French after losing a great number of men, abandoned the field to the victorious Austrians. Scarcely 15,000 men escaped, whose retreat was favored by the conflagration of the village Ronco, which they set on fire to favor their retreat. The loss of the enemy was, in killed, wounded and prisoners, upwards of
20,000 men. The Vice Roy was wounded, a general Berras was made prisoner with a number of officers of rank. The Italian regiment called Velites laid down their arms, but were afterwards compelled by the French cavalry to take them up again. Soon after, this regiment was destroyed by the Austrian cavalry. The loss of the Austrians was considerable. General Giulay was wounded, after having two horses killed under him. Many of the staff officers were killed and wounded. Some of the regiments remain with very few officers, most of them having fallen in the action.
The Austrian army continued advancing in short, the field was left completely in the power of the Austrians. Upwards of 5000 wounded French have been found between Saffide and Paderbone, amongst whom is General Desaix, who was wounded and made prisoner in the first action, and was sent to the house of Signior Galvani.
SALEM, July 8. Two B-sites, Gardner, 37 days from Lisbon. The French were said to be in considerable force about 200 miles from Lisbon. The combined English and Portuguese troops were in high spirits. Markets full of American produce.
A letter from the above arrival to a gentleman in this town, dated Lisbon, May 27, says:
"There are upwards of 400 transports in this river, waiting to carry off the English troops. Spars and provisions only sell well—naval stores are good for nothing. Salt is low—fruit of every description high—wine is worth 100 dollars per pipe. According to every thing I can learn, there must be a great many bad voyages."
"There have been bloody battles here lately. Oporto, 120 miles from this, has been covered with blood. The French army has been cut to pieces; there are various accounts of the numbers of the French, some say 10,000, some 20,000, and some more. While they were illuminating and rejoicing here, news came that the French army were within a day's march of Lisbon. The English and Portuguese army were ordered away directly—we have not heard whether they met them or not. It is rumored in town, the French have retreated."
[Translated for the New-York Gazette.]
Address of the Central Junta to the Spaniards inhabiting that part of Spain under the control of France.
SPANIARDS! Ye who groan in the provinces occupied by our Tyrants, know, that Napoleon, wanting forces to oppress Austria, demands one hundred thousand of you to reinforce his armies! Thus what security is given you, in his invitations to return and enjoy the repose of your homes? His promises not to molest you then, are but so many illusive attractions, by which he meditates the occasion to drag you thence to these remote climes! And to what end? To fight against those who have risen to defend our cause, and to maintain our independence; against our brothers!!! Who among you will consent to be led on to the accomplishment of so vile an undertaking? Who of you will go to share in Germany, the devastation that accompanies the armed satellites paid to carry devastation through Spain? Did you think to find repose? Lose these hopes! Nor house, nor fire-side, nor family, nor the endeartments of domestic enjoyments, nor the society of friends, nor the useful and innocent labors of your fields, shall ever more be yours, unless you wrest the independence of your country from the perfidious grasp of your oppressors. Fly then to her standards; then you will find liberty, security and honor. They wave for you to join them! If any of you, seduced by the hopes of a tranquility and repose, not now to be found, have illadvisedly withdrawn from her banners, your country forgives you this imprudent flight, the offspring of momentary weakness—Return! No alternative now remains, between war and peace; Choose whether it is not more glorious to become the virtuous defenders of your country in need of your aid; than to rank among the French; Parricides towards men, sacrilegious towards your religion, impious towards God, and to live and die loaded with the curses of Heaven and Earth.
Real Alcazar de Sevilla, 21st May, 1809. MARTIN DE GARAY.
BOSTON, July 10. LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The following highly pleasing intelligence was politely handed us by a gentleman from Montreal, where it was received by an arrival in a short passage from England, and immediately published in a hand-bill.
Our London accounts to May 15, present a new and more favorable aspect of the affairs of Austria. The Archduke John, with an army of about 80,000 troops, which he took with him into Italy, has been enabled to oppose the French in that quarter, with great success; and joined, as he will be, by a large and gallant army from the Tyrolese, we have great and promising hopes that he will be able to drive the French completely out of Italy. To this pleasing view is superadded the circumstance of the favorable position of the Archduke Charles after experiencing the defeat of his troops at Eckmuhl and Ratisbon. This position places him in front of the richest and most secure parts of Bohemia, where his losses, both in men, military apparatus and ammunition, can be readily made up; and whence he will be able to make advances against the enemy, under every promising and favorable auspice. What success will attend the efforts of the emperor Francis in bringing forward the reserve of contingent militia, it is impossible to foretell, as the rising to arms of a whole nation, must depend on the spirit by which the people are to be actuated, and the means used to awaken that impulse of the soul which inspires a zealous and disinterested love of country; but this much appears to be certain, that if he is enabled to assemble a powerful army, and advance upon the enemy, the great Napoleon will find himself in a situation from which his utmost skill may lack invention to extricate him. Continel.
AUSTRIAN SUCCESSES. FIRST AUSTRIAN BULLETIN.
Dated Head Quarters, Saale, April 17. "On the 10th and the 11th, his imperial highness the Archduke John, with the army under his command, entered the territory of Frioule, by Ponteba, Cividale and Goritz, and after some opposition, advanced on the 13th to the Tagliamento. The enemy retired across the river, in order to join with the troops in their rear. This junction, which probably took place at Sacile, made the hostile army five divisions strong. In the night of the 14th, his imperial highness proceeded with the advanced guard towards Pordenone; the remainder of the army followed at day break. The enemy's advanced guard was at Pordenone, and his army was posted between that place and Sacile, near Fontana. In this situation an action commenced, which, after a sanguinary contest of two days, terminated entirely to our advantage. The Vice King of Italy commanded the French army. The result was so
decisive that the enemy could not maintain themselves behind the Livenza, but were obliged to retreat rapidly to the Piave. The prisoners amount already to 6000, among whom are generals Paze and Bressan. More are constantly brought in. The loss in killed and wounded greatly exceeds this number, and we have taken 16 cannon, and three eagles."
THE MORNING POST. LONDON, May 15.
There have arrived since our last some more French Journals and German Gazettes to the 5th inst. They do not enable us to add a single important fact to the intelligence exclusively published by us on Saturday, relative to the successes of the Austrians in the Tyrol, in Italy and Poland; and from the enemy's army in Germany the accounts by this conveyance are not of so late a date as those which we also gave in our last from the third bulletin of the French army. The Austrian bulletin of the first successes of the Archduke John in Italy, fully confirms our former statement upon this subject. The enemy, commanded by the Vice-king of Italy in person, were completely defeated, with the loss of 6000 prisoners, and a still greater number in killed and wounded, besides 16 pieces of cannon and three eagles. Among the prisoners taken are generals Paze and Bressan. The Paris and Milan papers [below] attempt to give a different colouring to the result of this affair, but the Austrian accounts bear so many features of truth, that credence cannot be denied them, in preference to the obviously un candid statements of the enemy. The Austrians give geographical proofs of their having in the first instance considerably advanced; whilst with all the pretensions of the enemy, the utmost they can assert is, that they maintain a position on the Piave. In Italy, therefore, affairs wear a promising aspect on the part of the Austrians, the more especially as the improved state of the Tyrol (as described in our last) is so highly favorable to their cause. We have nothing to add to the account we gave on Saturday of the capture of Warsaw by the Austrian army of the Archduke Ferdinand, except that a Polish regiment laid down their arms at Tarczyn, and that the garrison of Warsaw, on its retreat to Kalish, had been pursued for two days, and that many prisoners were taken.
[The preceding London papers, here alluded to, and which contain the account of an Austrian victory in Poland have not reached us.]
In Germany, we learn by advices brought on Saturday by an Austrian Messenger who left Heligoland on the 7th inst. that the Archduke Charles so late as the 28th ult. continued on the Regen between Cham and Stollwang, where he was joined by the divisions of General Klenau and Bellegarde, and the corps of reserve under General Norman. The divisions of Generals Hiller, St. Vincent and Kienmayer had also joined him, and thus augmented the army under the immediate command of the Archduke to 160,000 men. Wurzburg is reported to have been occupied, by a detachment under Count Klenau, and it was added that another corps had taken possession of Dresden. We know not what degree of credit to attach to these statements, but hope they will prove correct. At all events, we trust that Bonaparte, will shortly have to repent for his temerity in having advanced so far, leaving in a manner the formidable army of the Archduke Charles in his rear, and in this hope we are encouraged by all the private advices received by the last conveyance. The Emperor of Germany, we are happy to find, is not in the least dismayed by the result of the first operations in Bavaria. His Imperial Majesty has issued a Proclamation from Linz, in which he calls out the second or reserve Militia of Austria, intending to place himself at their head. The Hungarian insurrection army has been assembled at Presburg and every measure of his Government evinces a determination & energy corresponding with the danger which menaces his throne.
Private advices state, that the insurrection in Hessian [Jerome Bonaparte's dominions] has become very formidable. One account says: "Grumberg, Lambach, Marburg, and some other places, the people had disarmed the Military, and hanged several of the Government Agents charged with the execution of the obnoxious decree. Some squadrons of horse which had been sent to the camp at Hanover and a division of infantry which had been ordered to Elze, have been recalled by forced marches. The spirit of discontent is not confined to Hessian; it extends through Hanover and Brunswick; Wetteravia and Thuringia, only wait a favorable occasion to burst into action. Colonel Doenberg of the Westphalian Rangers directed the malcontents; there are some reports of his arrest; but other accounts represent him at the head of a numerous and well organized force."
DOMESTIC. FOR THE BALTIMORE WHIG.
You touched some days past on a subject highly important to the welfare of the United States, to wit an intrigue carried on between Mr. S. W. and Mr. Canning, for the purpose of effecting a separation of the U. States. The subject, I understand from a gentleman (lately from Washington) will be submitted to the Senate of the United States, for their consideration, at the next session, and if the facts are as have been related by a gentleman lately from Paris, there can be little doubt but Timothy will be expelled from that honorable body. I am acquainted with the gentlemen, the initials of whose names you have given; I presume you are not. Mr. S. W. is Samuel Williams of Boston, now of London, a nephew of Col. Pickering formerly consul in London, (displaced by Mr. Jefferson,) he is a most implacable enemy to the present administration. The Mr. P.—to whom the letter was written by Mr. Williams, is also of Massachusetts, had been consul at Cadiz, and was displaced by Mr. Jefferson, he was at Paris when he received the letter alluded to, to wit: in June or July, 1808.—Mr. P. is not a man of talents, but Williams is. The other Mr. P. to whom you allude, is a Mr. Parker also of Boston, a man of talents and fortune, who loves his country, and although his connexions are of the Essex Junto, he was struck with horror, and considered himself compelled, by the love he bore to his native land, to give a detailed statement of the contents of the letter to the consul-general, who communicated the information to General Armstrong (then in Switzerland). The General, on his return to Paris, ascertained the contents of the letter by the testimony of Mr. Parker and one or two other gentlemen who were present when Mr. P. read the letter. Let it be recollected, that Mr. Williams was at that period received by Mr. Canning as if he had been

accredited Minister; that June and July was the period when Mr. Canning changed suddenly his conduct from that which had induced Mr. Pinkney to write his government, that he had good reason to believe all our differences with England would soon be arranged to our satisfaction. All at once Canning changed his conduct; that change is believed, both by P. and A. to have been occasioned by a hope, that had been infused into him, that a division might be effected of the U. S. and the Eastern States be formed into a separate government under the guarantee of Great Britain.
But to return to the letter as stated to Gen. Armstrong: Mr. Preble received a letter from Samuel Williams, stating, "That he was authorized by his relation, Timothy Pickering, to represent to Mr. Canning, that it was the wish of the Eastern States to separate from the Union; that they wished to be informed how far they might calculate on the aid and protection of G. Britain to enable them to effect an object so hazardous and so very important."
I will not vouch for the precise words of the letter—But I understand, from my informant, that Gen. Armstrong has taken the depositions of two or three of the gentlemen who heard the letter read. I understand that the subject was no secret in Paris.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, JULY 13, 1809.
IMPRESSION OF SEAMEN.
"When you endeavor to convey an idea of a greater number of barbarians, practicing a great variety of cruelties upon an innumerable number of sufferers, nothing defined or specific finds its way to the heart, nor is any sentiment excited, save that of a general erratic unappropriated commiseration. By endeavoring to comprehend every thing, you would convey nothing. When the father of poetry wishes to portray the movements of contending armies, and embattled field, he exemplifies only; he does not venture to describe the perplexed and promiscuous conflicts of adverse hosts, but by the acts and feats of a few individuals, he conveys a notion of the vicissitudes of the fight and fortune of the day.—Select a single object." CURRAN in the case of Hevey vs. Sirr.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
SIR:—It has been truly said, that the last sad privilege of suffering is that of complaint. No man has ever yet writhed under the tyrant's lash, without wishing to breathe the murmurs of his spirit, and enlist the world in his cause.—But my own sufferings, acute as they have been, would never have reached the public ear, if they were not calculated to convey instruction as well as to excite compassion—to rouse the attention of my government to attempt some effectual remedy against similar misfortunes.—I am the unfortunate victim of the British practice of impressment.
I was born a citizen of the U. States—My parents were proud of their boy—and they were laudably ambitious of instilling at least the first elements of knowledge into my mind. They sent me to a liberal school in a village—I had a spirit to learn—I read, thought, and was improved.
My thoughts had been very early turned towards the sea.—As I scanned the magnificent mirror of waters, which the Ocean spread before me, my young mind was wrapt in sublimity, and delight.—I was ambitious of viewing the various phases, which man presents in other countries, even before I was acquainted with him in my own. No object appeared so beautiful to my inexperienced eye, as a vessel in full sail with all her canvas and colours, streaming to the wind. I admired the plough, which furrows the field; but still more the keel which ploughs the deep. When I considered the value of commerce, in relation to agriculture, to the export of the productions of the soil, to the increase of the real resources of my country, and to the means of her maritime defence, I was penetrated with the persuasion, that my government could not but be the friend of the rights of commerce, & that the friend of commerce must be the friend of the Seaman. I was determined, therefore, to indulge my fondest prepossessions, and to devote myself to the sea. I was poor too and in want of wages.
Before I put my plan into execution, I had fully considered all the rights which were incident to my profession. I had maturely studied the inimitable letter of Mr. Madison to Mr. Monroe, on the subject of the impressment of seamen. My mind was familiar with its arguments. My spirit beat high, as I considered the rank and the rights of an American Seaman.
On the 14th of April 1806, I bound myself to the good brig, the Marianne, then lying at New York. In a few days we set sail for Barcelona in Spain. The wind was prosperous, and my spirits were as light as the ether of heaven. On the 1st of May, however, the scene was sadly reversed. In lat. 30, long. 32, we hove in sight of a British ship of war. "Breakers a head, cried our captain. Avast there, my lads." The English ship, however, espied us, and made signals for us to haul to. We obeyed with a heavy heart. The long boat was immediately sent off to us, with a stout party, headed by a young and proud midshipman. "A press," whispered our captain. My veteran comrades confirmed the omen.
The moment they placed their feet upon the deck, my heart shrunk within me. I could have faced grim death in any honorable shape. I could have cheerfully perished in the fields of battle, in the defence of the rights and freedom of my dear country. I could have wished for no more fortunate doom, than to have been pitted on the shore against this proud midshipman within my sword's point, and my life staked alone upon the hazard of the rencontre. I could have plunged with alacrity beneath the salt waves that ensnared our vessel—at the slightest nod of honor. But thus to be torn from the arms of my comrades, on the mandate of this petty officer of the British Empire—thus to be dragged from the realms of liberty and light, to the black hold of a British ship of war—to be flogged by the cat of a boatswain, to be cast into manacles and chains, to be condemned to every sort of obloquy and pain, because I could not perhaps at once bend the firm spirit of a freeman to their most capricious airs of authority—these were prospects not to be encountered without the strongest shuddering of the heart. I awaited my fate in the most gloomy silence. At every risk I was determined not to sink into the willing slave of oppression—nor to suffer that liberty which the blood of my ancestors had purchased, to be wrested from me, without at least one poor effort of meritorious opposition.
The list of the crew was called for. We were required to go on the quarter deck, and to range ourselves in a half moon around the petty chieftain of this band. "Je him self took his station on the binacle—"drest as he was, in a little brief authority," his countenance and mien bespoke all the haughty and supercilious airs of the Oriental Despot on his throne. His Janissaries were placed to his right and left, with pistols and cutlasses to execute his proud behests.—The moment his eye light upon my person, I saw that my fate was sealed. I was, the halest and healthiest man of our crew. Care had not yet assailed my constitution, nor had the lash of slavery yet sounded in my ears. My cheek was then suffused with the blush of health, and the fire of an adventurous spirit flamed in my eyes. It soon became apparent, that I was too precious a treasure to be readily relinquished, from any nice punctilio of principle or decorum.
The first words which he uttered, were of an alarming import. He addressed himself to me, "You know my business. I am the head of a press-gang—commissioned to beat up recruits for his majesty's service. You must go along with me."—My indignation was too big for expression—at length with an uncontrollable impetuosity, I poured forth the sentiments of my heart: "By what right do you claim it? Where is your commission to take me? Where are the articles which I have signed, and bound myself to your service? Know you not that I am the citizen of a country free, sovereign and independent as your own? What shadow of allegiance do I owe you or your masters? My own government has no right to take me into its service. It is one of the privileges of my birth-right to use my limbs, and to seek my fortune at my own discretion. If my government wants seamen to man their ships, what right have they to use compulsion? Let them give wages sufficiently high to draw us into the service—even they dare not lay us under the requisition of such pests as yourselves. Whence then do you derive the right to exercise a power over my person, which my own country dares not usurp? Besides, even admitting that the pretensions which I claim to the birth-right of an American citizen, are covered in doubt, is this the way in which you dare to rebut them? Is it in this summary form of trial, that you are about to divest me of the name of an American citizen? Is it for you to pronounce my doom? I protest against your jurisdiction. What right have you to call me before this miserable tribunal? You call yourself the judge paramount—the absolute arbiter of my liberty, the most precious boon which belongs to me under heaven—and these smiling minions, forsooth, are to be the constables of this reverend court; the flaming ministers of your wrath and justice! I abjure the decisions of such a court. What! if I were the most common piece of goods on board of a hull, a bale of canvass or a barrel of pork, you would not dare to proceed in this way against me. You would not dare to try me—nor pronounce upon the neutrality of the cargo—it would be more than your commission would be worth to assume the power to condemn me. No! before you would dare to appropriate even a piece of goods to your service, you would be compelled at least to subject it to the mock solemnities of a regular trial—and carry it before some one of your admiralty courts—and let one of its constituted authorities be called in to seal its fate. And am I then to be considered of less account than a piece of goods? Is my liberty of less value in the code of eternal justice, than a barrel of pork? Infamy light upon such want of discernment—and shame upon the wilful blindness of your government, which suffers the horrible aggressions of such petty tyrants as yourself, to escape with impunity!"
What flashes of resentment shot from the eyes of this infuriated inquisitor, whilst I addressed him thus: "Avast my lad, cried he; no more of your 14—d palaver. If you were a rebellious Yankee, as you pretend to be, I would care no more for you and your cursed country, d'ye see, than this old Quill. Such rascals as you ought to be hung up at the yard arm. Such rebels as those chaps are, deserve no better from his majesty's mercy.—Howsoever, I don't mind one word of your curs'd lingo. You an't even half so good as one of those chaps. I take you, my lad, to be as arrant a deserter from his majesty's government, as ever I laid my eyes upon. You are a rascally Irishman." I interrupted this wild torrent of abuse. I laid before him my protection, the authentic pledge of my American citizenship. I might as well have addressed the binacle on which he reposed. He did not hesitate to say that my protection was forged—or that I had got it from a brother tar, the description of whose person had been somewhat similar to mine own, perhaps for a can of flip—or that I had procured it through some imposition on the Collector. He refused to give the least authenticity or respect to the passport of my government. He tore it into pieces, and gave it to the winds.
I appealed to my comrades, the living and speaking monuments of my truth. One of them had known me in my cradle at the beautiful village of Poughkeepsie; another had known me at the school, where I had acquired the earliest elements of my education; the captain himself had been my companion to the office of the Collector, who had granted my protection. But, no! My judge was pleased to say, that he would not believe a title of all this lingo—that we were a base association of liars and thieves, bound together by mutual interests and pledged to defend each other's lies.—My cheek burned with indignation. A deep sigh reeked my heart, as my eye happened to light upon the flag of the U. States, which was then waving over my head.
Penetrated as my whole soul was with resentment at such brutality and insult, I was determined to make one more effort for my freedom. I was idle enough to address a serious argument to such incorrigible stupidity and oppression. I was so ridiculous as even to attempt to persuade this man, that even though his suspicions of my birth were right; even though I were an Exile of Erin; yet that he could have no right to disturb me on board of an American vessel. Did he not recollect, that the vessel on which he stood, was a neutral bottom? Whence did he obtain the right of search and impressment of seamen? What code or what practice of the law of nations, ever recognized such a claim? There were only two established limitations upon the rights of neutrals—on the high seas, in the case of contraband of war, and of blockaded ports. Not all his ingenuity could reduce me under either of those descriptions. By what authority then did he presume to insult the flag of the U. S.? Had our vessel been in the ports of his majesty, his municipal regulations might have given a more extensive authority to his subordinate officers; but were we not at present beyond his majesty's jurisdiction? Were we not on the high seas, where the sovereignty of the country, to which she belongs—with the simple exception of those two cases which the laws of nations had established?
It was fortunate for me that this man merely met the arguments which was thus urging upon him, with blind stupidity and an air of proud defiance. Many an epauletted scoundrel in his situation would have stopped me in my harangue, with the blow of his cutlass. The only reply which he condescended to make me, however, was, that his Master wanted the services of such chaps as myself to man his fleets. "Your master! And what is he to me? Your master is not mine. And, what arg's his wants to me or to my country? Your infamous Bagshot murdered and robbed the innocent traveller on the high-way, because he wanted his purse. Your nation tyrannises over every sea, because she wants to be the sovereign of the seas. The great Napoleon oversteps the bounds of justice, because he aspires to be the sovereign of the land. If the real or affected wants of every man or nation were to be taken as the standards of justice, what would there be in the hands of the good, however precious to them, which might not be put under requisition by the weakest or the worst of men?" These were the last words, which I uttered—for one of his myrmidons lifted up an immense bludgeon, and with one blow felled me to the Deck, as immediately borne off in their boat to their "floating Hell." My companions, my property, every thing which was dear to me in the world, was thus in one moment torn from me. I was cast like a dead dog, into the noisome hold of their ship of war, where I was thrown into the heaviest chains.
These inhuman wretches after having lavished a flood of curses upon my head, were charitable enough to leave me for a few moments to my meditations.
What sad vicissitudes had my destiny undergone in the course of one short hour! From a merchant vessel of the U. States, I was suddenly transferred to the hold of a British man of war. I was once a freeman—now a slave. Once accustomed to tread the decks of my native country with a bold and heaven-born spirit—now dependant upon the nod of a British officer, for the very air which I breathed. I was torn from my friends, from my native country, from the birth-right of a freeman—my wages were reduced—the rod of capricious authority was now vibrating over my head. I called to mind my unfortunate countrymen who were incarcerated in the old Jersey prisonship—perishing amidst the barbarities of Britain—the Goddess of Cruelty herself, as the fine print in Barlow's Columbiad represents her, stationed over the grated deck, and drinking in their piteous cries with ears of delight. I recollected my starving countrymen, cooped up in the prisons of Philadelphia—their inhuman masters kicking over the meager soup, intend for their subsistence, and insulting them with the exclamation: "Down upon the pavement, you rebels—lap it up like dogs." I compared my situation to theirs. But then they were in the midst of a revolution, contending for their independence. Now my country had taken her rank amongst the nations of the Earth. How long will she tolerate the cruelties, which are inflicted upon her impressed sons?
In my next, sir, I shall expatiate upon the miseries which I have endured during my captivity, and my escape from them.
BEN BUNTING.
SUMMARY
COMPILED FOR THE ENQUIRER.
According to late accounts from the West Indies, Guadaloupe was closely blockaded by the English.—Col. Alexander Smyth, of the U. States' regiment of Riflemen, Capt. Geo. Peters, late of the U. S. Artillery, Capt's. Wilson, and Scott, and Lieut. Murray, all of the army of the U. States, arrived at Baltimore on the 11th inst. from New Orleans.—The Spanish brig San Jose, arrived at Baltimore from the Havana—sailed in company with a Spanish ship of the line for Cadiz with nine millions of dollars on board—Roar at the Havana $17.—The fourth of July was celebrated by the Republicans of Boston in a more than 600 citizens, with youths bearing the Constitution of the U. States, and of Massachusetts, with the Plough, the Loom, and the Ship—marched to the heights of Bunker's Hill. The toast of J. Q. Adams was—"The American Policy; triumph without war, and victory without bloodshed."—A late arrival from Liverpool reports that in consequence of an expectation of a renewed trade with the United States, all kinds of American produce had been depressed.—Prime Georgia and upland, 13 3/4 to 15; New Orleans, 15 to 17.—Tobacco equally low and no sales.—The Captain of the Thetis passed in the Mississippi a number of vessels from Cuba, bound to N. Orleans—with 3,000 passengers; slaves not permitted to be landed.—A letter from Wilmington, (Dell.) states, that a spinning machine is invented by a Mr. Jacob Abricks of that place; which promises to spread the domestic manufacture of cotton throughout the United States, in defiance of Britain and India. A girl with a machine of twelve spindles, can do as much (and much better) than a Mule of twenty-four spindles.
There is another article in this day's paper, respecting the late London plot, for the dismemberment of our Union.—The Boston prints have not yet opened upon it.—Neither Mr. Pickering nor his friends have yet denied it.—Should there be the least particle of truth in this statement, Mr. P. may well exclaim with Wolsey "farewell, a long farewell to all my greatness." The genuine native born Americans of his party must abandon him with disgust.—For the same reason, the tories and British agents will stick to him with the greater pleasure and pertinacity.
We understand, that on Thursday morning last a duel was fought upon the borders of North-Carolina, between Col. Elliot Muse of Middlesex county and Caleb B. Upshur, Esq. formerly of the Eastern Shore, now of Richmond county. Upon the first fire, the latter gentleman received the ball of his antagonist in his waistcoat pocket, where it was so forcibly indented upon his side, as to cause him to exclaim, that he was mortally wounded.—The mode of fighting, allowed to each party a pair of pistols, with which they were to advance and use them as they pleased. In consequence of this exclamation, Col. M. did not use his second pistol.—The friend of Mr. U. was asked if he was satisfied; to which he replied in the affirmative.—And we are happy to state, that the difference between the two gentlemen was afterwards adjusted, and that the one wounded did perhaps receive very inconsiderable injury.
What is curious—the force of the ball is said to have been so great, that it dentated in the dollar, which it struck, and almost buried itself—the ball itself, was spread out nearly to the diameter of an eighteen pence—and the second dollar received a part of the impression of the contiguous side of the exterior dollar.
This Day Published,
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER,
PRICE 56 CENTS:
LETTERS
ON THE SUBJECT OF
THE CATHOLICS,
TO MY
BROTHER ABRAHAM,
WHO LIVES IN THE COUNTRY.
FROM THE ELEVENTH LONDON EDITION.
Sold, also, at the Book-Stores of Messrs. Pleasants—Adams—and Jones.
War Department July 8, 1809.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT separate proposals will be received at
the Office of the Secretary for the depart-
ment of War, until 12 o'clock, at noon on Wed-
nesday the 25th of October next, for the supply
of all rations that may be required for the use of
the United States, from the first day of June 1810
inclusive, to the first day of June 1811, within
the states, territories and districts following, viz.
1st. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac,
Fort Wayne, Chicago and in their immediate
vicinities, at any place or places, where troops
are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited,
within the territory of Michigan.
2nd. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
3rd. At Belle Fontaine, Fort Wayne and Belle
Vue and at any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited
within the state of Ohio, and the Illinois, Indiana
and Louisiana territories, except Fort
Wayne and Chicago and their immediate vicinities.
4th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the Mississippi and Orleans territories.
5th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited
within the district of Maine, and state of New-
Hampshire.
6th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the state of Vermont.
7th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the state of Massachusetts, the town of Spring-
field excepted.
8th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited
within the states of Connecticut and Rhode Is-
land.
9th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited
within the state of New York, Niagara & its de-
pendencies excepted.
10th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the state of New Jersey.
11th. At any place or places, where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the state of Pennsylvania.
12th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the states of Maryland & Delaware.
13th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the state of Virginia.
14th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the state of North Carolina.
15th. At any place or places where troops are
or may be stationed, marched, or recruited with-
in the state of South Carolina.
16th. At Ocmulgee Old Fields, and at any
place or places where troops are or may be station-
ed, marched, or recruited within the limits of
the state of Georgia.
17th. Proposals will also be received as afore-
said, for the supply of all rations which may be
required by the United States, for the troops
which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited
within the town of Springfield in the state of
Massachusetts; and for the armorers and other
persons employed in the United States' Armory
at that place, from the 1st day of June 1810 in-
clusive, to the 1st day of June 1811.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quar-
ter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork,
eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum,
whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts
of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of
soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to
every hundred rations. The prices of the several
component parts of the ration shall be specified;
but the United States reserve the right of mak-
ing such alterations in the price of the compo-
nent parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make
the price of each part thereof bear a just propor-
tion to the proposed price of the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quanti-
ties, that there shall at all times, during the term
of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the
consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac,
Detroit & Chicago, for six months in advance;
and at each of the other posts on the western
waters, for at least three months in advance, of
good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall
be required. It is also to be permitted to all &
every of the commandants of fortified places or
posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can
be transported, or at any time in case of urgency
such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in
the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed
proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at
the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to
the troops, and that all losses sustained by the
depredations of an enemy, or by means of the
troops of the United States shall be paid by the
United States at the price of the articles captured
or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition
of two or more persons of credible characters,
and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stat-
ing the circumstances of the loss, & the amount
of the articles for which compensation shall be
claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to
the United States, of requiring that none of the</

POLITICAL.
MR. ADAMS'S CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot: In page 26, is a strain of flimsy rant, as silly as it is indecent. "The supplement to the declaration was a blameless excess. It waved the point of honor, which after two rejections of our ministers, required that the next mission, should proceed from France."
Where did he find this point of honor? If any such point did exist, it had its full force against the second mission; and its principal force consisted in the formal declaration of the directory, that it "would never receive another plenipotentiary without apologies for the president's speeches, and answers to addresses." If we had a right to wave this point of honor in one instance, we had in two, especially as one member of the second mission was the same man who had been rejected in the first. But after the explicit retraction of the declaration that they would not receive a minister without apologies, the point of honor was completely done away. To give them an opportunity of retracting that declaration, I declared in my message to Congress, that I would not send another minister to France, till that declaration was retracted by assurances that he should be received in character. They embraced the opportunity cordially when they might have avoided the humiliation by sending a minister here. And whatever Hamilton's opinion might be, I knew that they might have negotiated move to their advantage here at Paris. Hamilton's fingers had not the tact, or tactility, if you like the word better, of the public pulse.
In page 27, he argues the probability that France would have sent a minister here from the fact that she did afterwards stiff her resentments, and invite the renewal of negotiation. I know not whether this is an example of Mr. Hamilton's "Analysis of investigation" or not. It is an argument a posteriori—it is reasoning upward or backward.
These invitations were not known, nor made when I pledged myself, by implication at least, to send a minister, when such invitations should be made. When they were made, I considered my honor and the honor of the government committed. And I have not a doubt that Hamilton thought so too: and that one of his principal vexations was that neither himself nor his privy counsellors could have influence enough with me to persuade or intimidate me to disgrace myself in the eyes of the people of America and the world by violating my parole.
This he might think would assist him in his caucuses at New York and Philadelphia, where the honor, not only of every member, but of every state and every election was to be pledged, to give an equal vote for Pinckney and Adams, and the choice of President should be left to the H. of Representatives, whose members, on the day of election, or the day before, were to be furnished with a pamphlet, spick and span, to make sure of the sacrifice of Adams. But more of this hereafter.
In the mean time, what reasons had we to expect that the French government would send a minister here? Such an act had been whispered in private conversation perhaps, by Dr. Logan and some others; but we had not a color of official information to that effect that I remember. What motives had the French to send a minister? They had committed depredations upon our commerce to the amount, it has been said, of twenty millions of dollars. Would the Directory have been animated with any great zeal to send an ambassador to offer us compensation for these depredations, at a time when they were driven to their wits' ends to find resources to carry on the war in Europe, and break the confederations against them?
We had declared the treaty of alliance and all treaties between France and the United States, null and void. Do we suppose the French government would have been in haste to send an ambassador to offer us a solemn revocation, by treaty, of all former treaties? What urgent motive could the French have to be in haste to send a minister? They could not be apprehensive that we should send an army to Europe to conquer France, or assist her enemies. We had no naval power sufficient to combat their navy in Europe, which was then far from being reduced as it has been since. They had no commerce or mercantile navigation, upon which our little navy or privateers could have made reprisals.
There is but one motive that I can imagine should have stimulated them very much, and that is, the apprehension that we might enter into an alliance offensive and defensive with Great Britain. This they might have considered as a serious affair to them in a course of time, though they might not fear any immediate harm from it. But I doubt not the French had information from a thousand emissaries, & Talleyrand's views, from personal observation, in various parts of America, and Hamilton must have known, if he had any feeling for the popular pulse, that the vast majority of the people of America dreaded an alliance with Great Britain more than they did a war with France. It would have required a long and bloody war with France, and a violent exasperation of the public mind to have reconciled the people to any such measure. No, Hamilton and his associates could not have seriously believed that the French would soon send a minister here. If they had not, or if they had delayed it, Hamilton would have continued at the head of his army—continual provocations and irritations would have taken place between the two nations, till one or the other would have declared war. In the mean time it was my opinion then, and has been ever since, that the two parties in the United States would have broken out in a civil war; a majority of all the states to the southward of Hudson river, united with nearly half New-England, would have raised an army under Aaron Burr; a majority of New-England might have raised another under Hamilton—Burr would have beat Hamilton all to pieces, and what would have followed next, let the prophets foretell. But such would have been the result of Hamilton's "enterprises of great pith and moment." I say this would probably have been the course and result of things, had a majority of New-England continued to be attached to Hamilton, his men and measures. But I am far from believing this. On the contrary, had not our envoys proceeded, had not the people expected a peace with France from that negotiation! New-England herself, at the election of 1800, would have turned out Hamilton's whole party, and united with the southern and middle states in bringing in men who might have made peace on much less advantageous terms.
And now let the world judge who "consented much"—who "pondered much"—who "resolved slowly"—and who "resolved surely?"
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, June 5, 1809.
MISCELLANEOUS.
LONDON PARAGRAPHS.
Ingenious invention.—On Tuesday Lieutenant Brown, of the Royal Navy, crossed the Thames, and passed through one of the Arches of Westminster bridge, in the presence of some thousand spectators in a canvas bateau, invented by Col. Brown of St. Vincent's for the use of the army with 30 persons.
This military bateau is made of prepared canvas, so as to be impervious to water. The bateau is 17 feet long, 5 feet wide and 3 deep, and when loaded with 30 persons, only
draws three inches water. It is capable of conveying 100 soldiers with their arms, accoutrements and baggage across the widest river provided they lay down, and fifty if sitting.
This bateau weighs only 60 lbs. and can be fitted up and taken to pieces in three minutes, so that it forms an easy load for a man on a march.
Two lashed together are capable of conveying the heaviest piece of ordnance; & a number collected together form a bridge for the passage of cavalry.
This invention of Col. Brown's has been highly approved of by the Duke of York, Lord Moira, Lord Mulgrave, Lord Chatham, and Sir Arthur Wellesley. The colonel we understand is fitting up one of his bateaux with two six pounders, one in the head and the other in the stern.
London paper, April 15.
MISSOOLAH BOAT.
This boat, so common on the coast of the peninsula of Hindostan, is one of the most extraordinary inventions that navigation has to boast. To all appearance any other kind of vessel, would be safer on the water; but the fact is, that no boat of any kind dare venture over the violent surf which breaks along the sea shore at Fort St. George. It is unique in its construction, equally unlike the solid canoe and the European invention of caulked vessels. It is flat bottomed, and the planks of which it is composed are literally sewn together by the fibres of the Kyan rope, made from the coco tree; and the stitches, if they may be so called, are so little connected, that it should seem there could be no security against its leaking so much to injure its safety. To prevent an accident of this nature, each boat is always provided with a baler. These boats are used to convey goods and passengers to and from ships in the Madras roads; and on their return from the ships, they are sometimes thrown with such violence against the shore, that if they did not, by their singular construction, yield to the shock, they would be dashed in pieces. The steersman stands on the stern of the boat, and the rudder is simply an oar. The dexterity with which he balances himself in a heavy sea, is perfectly astonishing. The number of boats used there is 120 and they furnish occupations for upwards of 1000 natives.
Visconti, one of the directors of the Musee Imperial des Arts, in a late report on the state of that celebrated repository, records 350 paintings, 242 rare and precious MSS., many of them original, 50 statues, 80 busts, 192 articles of bronze, armour, &c. as the spoil which "The protector of the Arts" had collected during his last campaign in the north!
Meux's Brewery, a concern, which for magnitude is scarcely equalled in the world, is soon to be sold by auction, under a decree of the court of Chancery. The following particulars will afford some idea of the extent of this establishment. The first lot comprises the whole of the plant, that is, the brew houses, ware houses, mills, coppers, vats, with the dwelling houses, counting houses, stables, and every other building on the premises. These cost the proprietors 200,000l. But the buyer of this lot will not purchase the buildings alone; he will also secure an establishment which has brewed 190,000 barrels of porter in the year, the sale of the greatest part of which will in all probability, remain with the house while it continues to supply good beer. One third of this quantity is sent into the country; and this part consists of high-priced porter, which yields a much better profit to the brewer than the inferior kinds. The present owners have actually bought and pulled down three breweries, the whole trade of which is now accumulated in this in addition to a part or the whole of them. The amount of the freehold on this concern is 14,000l. The very patronage of this concern is an object. The proprietors appoint broad-coopers, appraisers, surveyors, &c. who are paid by the customers, without any charge to the house, and get nett incomes of 500l. or 1000l. and one of them, it is said, 2,000l. per annum. The house has for these ten years paid annually into their bankers' hands from half a million to eight hundred thousands pounds.
An interesting analysis of coffee has recently been made by M. Cade, apothecary to the French imperial household, from which it appears that the berries contain mucilage in abundance, much gallic acid, a resin, a concrete essential oil, some albumen, and a volatile aromatic principle. To these may be added such as are found in most vegetables, viz. lime, potash, charcoal, iron, &c. Roasting develops the soluble principles; but it ought to be moderated, if it be wished to preserve the aroma, and not decompose the acid, the gum, and the resin—Mocha coffee is of all kinds the most aromatic and resinous. M. Cade advised that coffee be neither roasted nor infused, till the day it is intended to be drunk.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
To suspend for a limited time the recruiting service.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of the act, entitled "An act to raise for a limited time an additional military force," as authorises the enlisting of men for the term of five years, unless sooner discharged, be and the same is hereby suspended until twenty days after the next meeting of Congress.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. June 28, 1809. APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation to finish and furnish the Senate Chamber, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That to defray the expenses of finishing and furnishing the permanent Senate Chamber, its Committee rooms, lobbies and other apartments, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars is appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That to defray the expenses incurred in fitting up the temporary Senate Chamber, and repairing and providing articles of furniture, the further sum of sixteen hundred dollars be appropriated, the same to be paid out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. June 28th, 1809. APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT
For the remission of certain penalties and forfeitures, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be and he is hereby authorised to remit any penalty or forfeiture which may have been incurred in consequence of the violation of any of the provisions of the act, entitled "An act 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," by any person who may have been concerned in bringing into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, any slave or slaves, owned, by any person or persons, who shall have been forcibly expelled from the island of Cuba, by order of the government thereof; and the President of the United States is hereby authorised to release all vessels and other effects, which may have been on any hereafter seized, therefore: Provided, That he shall be first satisfied in every case, that the person so concerned in bringing such slave or slaves aforesaid was implicated thereto, by circumstances which, in the judgment of the President of the United States, would justify the act; and without any intention on the part of such person voluntarily to evade any of the provisions of the act aforesaid: And provided also, That such slave or slaves shall have been brought into the United States in the same vessel and at the same time with their owner or owners respectively.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to make any arrangement with the Minister Plenipotentiary of France, which he may deem necessary and proper, for transporting such of the unfortunate exiles from the said island of Cuba, with their effects, as shall desire to depart from the United States to any port or place within the territories of France, her colonies or dependencies, any law to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, That the vessels transporting the same shall depart only in ballast, and without taking on board any other cargo than such sea stores as may be deemed necessary for the voyage in every case. And to enable the President to carry into effect any such arrangement, as well as for supplying, temporarily, such of the unfortunate exiles with the necessaries of subsistence, as may be in actual want thereof, there be appropriated the sum of 15000 dollars, of so much thereof as may be necessary for these objects, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated: Provided, however that all monies which may be drawn out of the Treasury, in virtue of the act, shall be charged to the French government, under such stipulations for reimbursing the same, on the part of the Minister Plenipotentiary of France, as, in the judgement of the President, may be deemed proper for that object.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all claims and demands of the United States to any monies arising from the sale of the ship Clara, sold in pursuance of a decree of the district court for Orleans district, held in March, one thousand eight hundred and nine, be, and the same is hereby relinquished and remitted to Andrew Foster and Jacob P. Girard, late owners of the said ship Clara, any thing in any former law to the contrary notwithstanding.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate pro tempore. June 28, 1809. APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
FITZWYLLSON & POTTER, have just received a large supply of Stationery, Elegant Ladies Work-Trunks, Travelling-Trunks, Pocket-books, Pen-knives, Patent and Common Suspending, Conversation, Playing and Embossed Visiting Cards, Music, Violin Strings, &c. They have on hand, an extensive assortment of Blank Books, of all kinds; a few copies of Mallet's Military Tactics, Sampson's Plea for Religion, Illustrations of Prophecy, and a variety of School Books.
BOOK BINDING, in all its branches, carried on as usual. Orders from the Country, duly attended to. June 16. w6w
RICHMOND CITY, VIRGINIA, July 7th 1809.
CAPT. JOHN RUST—SIR—Your not being an inhabitant of the state of Virginia, I take this method of giving you notice that between the dates of the 21st day of August next and Thursday the 31st day of said month, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Col. Alexander Parker, at the Coffee house in the city of New Orleans in the territory of Orleans, to be read as evidence in an injunction pending in the Williamsburg Chancery district court, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant. In order to prevent disappointment, I have taken the time as above specified. You will also take notice that I shall proceed to take the deposition of Mr. George Moore between the 28th and 31st of the said month of August, at the court house of the county of Middlesex, in the state of Virginia, to be read in evidence in the aforesaid suit. Yours respectfully, PETER RUST.
Richmond County, July 7. w7m
LANDS FOR SALE.—The Subscriber offers for sale his tract of Land in Amherst County, lying on the west side of the main road fronting the new Courthouse now building, containing three hundred & sixty acres. Upon this Land is an eligible situation for a store, also for a Tavern, there is likewise a very desirable situation for a Professional Gentleman. Being in a wealthy, populous and agreeable neighborhood, the Land is fertile, well watered, lies very well and extremely healthy. Upon it is a plantation well inclosed, and in a high state of cultivation; laid off into separate fields and each field in its turn for some years past has been sowed in small grain rolled in Plaster of Paris, and in the spring following sowed in red Clover. The Indian corn has also been rolled in Plaster of Paris when planted for some years past; the plantation is sufficient to work six hands to advantage.
Also another tract of Land, lying in the aforesaid County of Amherst, on the waters of Penny River, adjoining the Lands of James Franklin, Joel Franklin's estate, Micajah Camden and Bartlett Cushman, containing near nine hundred acres. This Tract lies extremely well, upon it is a considerable quantity of plant-bed and meadow ground, it is very fertile, well watered, and well adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat and Tobacco; upon it is a plantation sufficient to work eight hands. A considerable part of it is fresh Land, and the whole is in a high state of cultivation, well inclosed and divided into four fields, each field in its turn has been sowed in small grain. A part of the grain has been rolled in the Plaster of Paris, and the whole has been sowed in their turn in red clover, which grows luxuriantly on this plantation, which together with the white clover that grows naturally upon it produces very fine pasture. There is also upon it, a very good apple orchard, and there have lately been built thereon some useful and valuable houses. A farther description is deemed unnecessary, it is presumed that no person will purchase without first viewing the Lands, the Overseers living on the plantation will show the Lands to any person wishing to purchase—These Lands will be sold on time and the payments made accommodating to purchasers.
Also one other Tract of Land lying in Goochland County, on both sides of Tuckahoe Creek, on the north side of the three Chop Road, adjoining the lands of Benj. Hughes, Benj. Watkins and Elizabeth Leak's estates, containing three hundred & fifty acres, a considerable part of this land is cleared, and none of it has been in cultivation for some years past; it is land of good soil and is well adapted to the culture of corn and wheat, and is very convenient to Market, being within twenty three miles of the City of Richmond, this tract of land will also be sold on time, and the payments made accommodating to the Purchaser. For farther particulars apply to the subscriber living in the City of Richmond. WILLIAM GALT. July 12. w6w
VIRGINIA.—At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the tenth day of June 1809.
John Watkins ex'or. of the testament and last will of John Wyatt deceased, and John D. Watkins administrator &c. of Agnes Watkins late Agnes Wyatt deceased, Pl'ffs against Edward Bland Administrator with the will annexed of Edward Bland dec'd, Benjamin Cocke, George Cocke, Robert Cocke, Saml. Cocke, John Morrison and Annell his wife in right of the said Anne, Thomas Boothe administrator &c. of Mary Boothe deceased late Mary Cocke & — Boothe an infant child of the said Thomas and Mary by the said Thomas especially assigned his guardian, Agnes Cocke, Edward Wyatt and John Phillips sheriff of the county of Prince George, successors of Billy H. Avery late sheriff of the said county to whom administration of the estate of Pleasant Cocke deceased, had been committed by the court of that county.
THE defendants John Morrison and Anne his wife and Agnes Cocke not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and that they are not inhabitants of this country, on motion by the plaintiffs by counsel. It is ordered, That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this Capitol in the said city.
A Copy, Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C. C. July 11. law2mff.
VIRGINIA.—In the Staunton Chancery District Court, the 28th day of Nov. 1808.
Between Samuel W. Barrett, plaintiff, & Wm. Hylton, sen. Wm. Hylton, jr. Meeteetle Campbell, George Lawrance, Luke Tiernan, &c. defts. Between Daniel L. Hylton and Wm. Foushee, plaintiffs, and Samuel W. Barrett, Wm. Hylton, as absent defendants in the cross bill, and upon the report of Commissioner Hay, to which there is no exception—Whereupon, it appearing to the court, that the plaintiffs have duly proceeded, by publication according to the rules of the court, against the first defendants, and they still failing to appear & file their answers, the said cross bill is taken, as confessed against them; and, in further appearing to the court from the exhibits and reports of master commissioner Hay, as aforesaid, that the defendant, Wm. Hylton, is justly indebted to the defendant King, and to the plaintiffs in the following sums, to wit: To the defendant Miles King, the sum of £ 2951 6s. 6d. with 5 per cent interest on £ 2225 10s. part thereof from the 14th day of July, 1808, until paid; to the plaintiff Wm. Foushee, the sum of £ 1563 18s. 9d. with 5 per cent interest on £ 1000 10s. 9d. part thereof from the said 14th day of July, 1808, until paid; and to the plaintiff, Danl. L. Hylton, the sum of £ 1039 18s. 4d. with 5 per cent interest on £ 664 1s. 11d. part thereof from the said 14th day of July, 1808, until paid; and that court being of opinion, that these debts are justly chargeable on the Rich Neck Estate.—Therefore, without pronouncing at this time any decree on the merits of the question made by the original bill between the plaintiff Barrett, and the defendant Wm. Hylton, it is adjudged, ordered and decreed that the defendant Wm. Hylton, do pay unto the said King, Foushee, and Daniel L. Hylton, respectively, the said several sums of money with interest, and on the payment thereof, it is further adjudged, ordered, and decreed, that the said Miles King, Wm. Foushee, and Daniel L. Hylton, do execute a sufficient deed of conveyance for the said Rich Neck Estate, to the said Wm. Hylton, and deposit the same in this court, subject to its future order; and unless the said Wm. Hylton shall pay the said several sums of money with interest as aforesaid, to said King, Foushee, and Daniel L. Hylton, or the defendant, Barrett, shall pay the same for him, on or before the first day of February next, then it is further adjudged, ordered & decreed, that Robt. Saunders, Robt. Greenhow, of Williamsburg, and Robert Nelson, of York, be appointed commissioners, any two or more of whom may act, who are hereby authorised and required, after duly advertising the time & place of sale for six weeks in some news-paper published in the city of Richmond, and some other news paper published in the Borough of Norfolk, to proceed to sell at Public Auction, for cash, in such manner, either in parcels, or in whole, as they may think best calculated to enhance the value of the property in the market, the Land, together with the Mills and appurtenances thereunto belonging, called the Rich Neck Estate, mentioned in the proceedings in this cause, and lying in the county of Warwick; and out of the proceeds of said sale, after defraying the costs and charges attending the same, the said Commissioners are directed to pay in the first place, to the said Miles King the above said sum of £ 2951 6s. 6d. with interest on part thereof as aforesaid; and next pay to the plaintiffs Foushee and Daniel L. Hylton, the respective sums above mentioned, to wit, to Daniel L. Hylton, the sum of £ 1039 18s. 4d. with interest on part thereof, as aforesaid; and to William Foushee, the sum of £ 1563 18s. 9d. with interest also on a part thereof, as aforesaid; and that they retain the residue of the purchase money, if any, in their hands, subject to the future order of this Court. If the Commissioners proceed to make sale under this Decree, during the continuance of an Act of Assembly concerning the sale of property under executions and incumbrances, passed the first day of February, 1808, they are required to proceed according to the provisions of that act, and not otherwise.
A Copy, Teste, HENRY J. PEATON, c. c.
In pursuance of the foregoing decree, we shall proceed to sell the Land with the Mills and appurtenances called the Rich Neck Estate, containing 4800 acres of valuable Timbered Land, of the best White Oak for ship building, with a fine Yard. This Land lies on a branch of James River, within 35 miles of the flourishing town of Norfolk, where a great quantity of timber is always wanting.—This Land will be positively sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, agreeably to the 14th Section of an Act of Assembly passed 31st of January, 1809 entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes." On Thursday the 10th of August next, being Warwick court day. The Land and Mills with the dwelling-house, will be sold together or separate, in such parcels as may be most advantageous to those concerned. ROBERT SAUNDERS, } Com'rs. ROBERT NELSON. } June 20. w6w
* N.B. The 14th Section of this Law, directs that Property so circumstanced shall be sold on a credit until the rising of the next Legislature.—This will probably be about the beginning of Februy next.—Such valuable property is seldom at Market and Merits attention.
IN CHANCERY.—In Henrico County Court, June 5th, 1809.
John Lynch, Compt. against John Bernard, Deft. The defendant not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, by his Counsel: It is ordered, That the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in August next, and answer the complainant's Bill: And that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the door of the Courthouse of this County.
A Copy, Teste, J. B. WHITLOCKE, Clk. w8wff.
ADVERTISEMENT.—The subscriber wishes to sell the place known by the name of the Hot Springs, lying in Bath county, within five miles of the Warm Springs, and on the main road leading to the Sweet and Sulphur Springs, Lewisburgh, Kanawha, state of Ohio, and Kentucky. This Tract of Land, contains about five hundred and forty acres, about fifty of which, is cleared, and a part of it will make excellent Meadow.
On the said place, are a large House two stories high, a good kitchen, a large and commodious stable lately erected, a granary, a number of out houses, and a number of small houses for the accommodation of Gentlemen and ladies who resort the waters during the bathing season. There are also three baths in complete order, the temperature of which, are one hundred and six, one hundred, and ninety six degrees, by Fahrenheit's Thermometer. The medical qualities of these waters, and the effectual cures which they have performed, in the removal of various diseases, are so well known to the public, that the subscriber conceives it to be unnecessary to make any remark thereon.
On the purchase of these possessions, one fifth of the money must be paid down, and the balance rendered in four annual payments. If a sale be not made before the first day of October next, the place as described above, may be rented out for a term of years.
In the occurrence of either of these two instances, the subscriber will have it in his power to furnish household, and kitchen furniture, and servants as may be agreed on.
By application made to the subscriber living on the place, the particular terms will be made known.
BENJAMIN THOMPSON. Hot-Springs, July 4. law4wff.
NEGROES FOR SALE.—Pursuant to the power vested in us by a deed of trust executed on the 11th day of Dec. 1807, by Nicholas Syme and John M. Syme, will be sold conformably to the act entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes." On Tuesday, the 1st of August next, if the day admit, otherwise the next that does, at the tavern of Wm. McDougle in the town of New-Castle, in the county of Hanover, the following Slaves, to wit: Jack, Tom, Davy, Arthur, Spencer, Patty and child Rachel, Sukey, Lavinia and Joe, with the increase of the females, or such of the said Slaves as be living, to satisfy and comply with the purposes mentioned in the said deed. THE TRUSTEES. May 25. w9w
VALUABLE LOW GROUNDS.—The subscriber offers to lease, for a term of years, those valuable Tenements at present in the occupancy of Messrs Isbell, Robinsons & Wm. Bailey, being part of his estate, lying on the Fluvanna River, in the county of Amherst, (from 4 to 6 miles below the flourishing town of Lynchburg,) and consisting chiefly in rich low grounds. The leasing will begin on the place where Mr. Zach. Isbell now lives, on Tuesday, the first day of August next, and continue from day to day, as the weather will permit, until all are let.—The terms will be made known on the day. L. BOLLING. Buckingham, July 4. w3w
NOTICE.—All persons indebted to the firm of Gilliat and Kirby, by bond or open account, are requested to come forward and discharge their respective balances, on or before the first day of September next, as suits will be instituted against all those who are delinquent at that time.
Those who have any claims against the said firm, are requested to make them known to the subscriber. THOMAS GILLIAT, Acting partner of GILLIAT & KIRBY. N. B. In my absence, Francis R. Strobia is fully empowered to receive and discharge all debts due to and from Gilliat and Kirby. THOMAS GILLIAT. June 27. w15.
FOR RENT.—The two following tracts of LAND, lying on James river, in the county of Powhatan. That large estate called BELL MEAD, at present occupied by Mr. James Tucker. The plantation immediately below it, now in the occupancy of Mr. David Mead. Also, the Tract of Land, called the Old Court-house Tract, in the county of Powhatan, lying on Deep Creek, and now occupied by Mr. William Wilburn. These Lands, will, without reserve, be rented to the highest bidder, at Powhatan Courthouse, on the 19th of July next, (being the first day of the court) unless before privately rented.—Apply to JAMES CARTER, Goochland, NEIL MCCOULL, } Richmond or to JOHN ST. JOHN. } July 4. ep19thJ
WILL BE SOLD On the 31st day of July next, at the dwelling-house of the late Joseph Prentis, in the City of Williamsburg, the personal estate of the deceased.—The sale will be continued from day to day until the whole or the greater part of the personal estate is sold. There will be some valuable household and kitchen furniture, and plate for sale. And it is probable several house servants will also be offered for sale. There are several Milch Cows, two Horses, and a neat single Plough and Harness quite new. The sale will be made on a credit of nine months, to bear interest from the date; and if the payment is punctually made, the interest will be remitted.—Bond and approved security will be required from the purchasers before any article which may be sold is delivered. JOSEPH PRENTIS, Ex'or. &c. Williamsburg, July 4. 3wff
FOR SALE OR RENT.—That valuable property adjoining the city of Richmond, called the COLUMBIAN MILLS. Mr. Samuel Leech, living on the premises, will show the property to any person inclined to rent or purchase. The terms will be made known by application to the Subscriber residing in Norfolk. JOHN GRANBERY. July 11. ff
PRINTING, IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.