The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-04-07 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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NUMBER 105.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 7, 1807.
[VOLUME 3]
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....101 1/2.
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 3/4 to 6   Wheat, New, 1 17   Flour—superfine, New, 6 50   fine, 5 75   Corn per barrel, 4 50   Bacon—per lb.   Bar Iron—per ton, 120 12   Whiskey—per gallon,  
IN CHANCERY.
Buckingham county, January court, 1807. Daniel and William Guerrant (for the benefit of James Rea and others their trustees.)
vs. Smith Tandy & Nathan Ayres. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Tandy is not an inhabitant of this state; it is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here on or before May court next and answer the plaintiffs bill, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy. Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. B. C. clerk.
Feb. 24.
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 24th, 1807. Edward Watson, vs. Thomas Reeves, (an absent debtor) & John Temple.
This day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and the deft. Thomas Reeves, not having entered his appearance, and given security, according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the Complainant, it is ordered, that the said deft. Thomas Reeves, do appear here, on the fourth day of the May term next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house, at this county. And it is further ordered, that the deft. John Temple do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts by him owing to the other deft. Thomas Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, c. c. clerk.
March 27.
Sales at Auction.
On Saturday the 4th inst will be sold at the Iron Foundry of James Dunlop, deceased, a QUANTITY OF CASTINGS, CONSISTING of Gudgeons, links and sundry other articles used in the construction of Mills, Weights, Grates, Stoves, Ploughshares, &c. &c. A quantity of Pig Iron; two very large Bells, and a considerable number of moulds and other implements belonging to the casting business. Approved and endorsed negotiable notes at 60 days will be received for all sums above Fifty Dollars. By order of the Administrators. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m's. April 3.
LAND—FOR SALE.
On the 27th day of this month, at Cumberland Court-house, being court day: WILL be offered to the highest bidder, a tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Peter Field Trent, dec. in Cumberland county, on Willis's river, and adjoining the town of Cairo, containing by estimation 786 ACRES. This sale is made in conformity to a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond District, to satisfy a debt therein mentioned, due to Alexander Trent's estate. The terms of sale are one third down, one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years, from the day of sale—Bonds, with a Deed of Trust on the land will be demanded by the COMMISSIONERS. April 3.
TO RENT.
For three or five years THAT valuable TANYARD of the late Mr. Jacob Beckman, and now occupied by the subscriber situated on the main street of this city, between the Capitol and Basin of the canal, its conveniences are superior to any other in this place. A large Currying Shop, Cellar and drying loft, a spacious Bark House, two Bark Mills and Houses, a Beam House and every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 500 hides a year, exclusive of skins. Also on the same tenement a convenient DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable and Garden, the rent may be accommodated with about one hundred cords of excellent red and black oak Bark, now in the Bark House at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received by the subscriber. Bond with approved security will be required, and possession given of the whole, except a few of the vats, on the first of September next. The reason assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the ill state of health of the subscriber to pay that attention the business requires. MARCUS ELCAN. April 3.
TWENTY-EIGHT BARRELS APPLES, FOR SALE BY
WHITE & SHELTON. March 10, (if)
A BARGE OF BREAD for the city of Richmond,
from the 8th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) A single load made of Superior Flour to weigh 23 casks for 4 1-2 Ditto of Common Flour 24 4 1-2 Double the above wt. respectively 9 EDW. CARRINGTON, Mayor. January 6.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY.
IN pursuance of a Deed of Trust, from Wm. Bentley, Esq. executed on the 28th day of Jan. 1806, and recorded in the Richmond District Court, in order to raise the sum of five hundred dollars due to Ann Barkley with the expenses of sale.
A TRACT of LAND in the county of Goochland, on Beaver-Dam Creek, containing 6 hundred acres more or less, it being that part of the Tract of Land formerly owned by Wm. Ronalds, which was sold under a decree of the High Court of Chancery, in the suit Jefferson vs. Ronalds Representatives, and whereof the said Bentley became the purchaser, or so much thereof thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the expenses. The sale will take place at Goochland Court-House, on Monday the 20th day of April next. E. CARRINGTON, } Trustees. J. WICKHAM, } Richmond, March 20.
EFF at my store, by a negro man, A BUNDLE OF STRIPED VIRGINIA CLOTH, which the owner may have by proving property, & paying the price of this advertisement. JOHN ALCOCK. March 21.
SCOTTVILLE JOCKEY CLUB.
THE Races will commence at this place, on the third Thursday in April free for any horse, mare or gelding—weights as usual. 1st Day—Three mile heats, for the amount of the Subscription, after deducting contingent charges—say, about one hundred pounds. 2d Day—The Proprietors Purse, two mile heats—half the amount of the first day. 3d Day—An Handy Cup Purse—two mile heats, for an elegant gig. WM. ARCHER, Sec'y to the Club. Powhatan Court-House, March 27. oaw 3w.9.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
WILL commence on Thursday the 16th day of April next, the Smithfield Jockey-Club races, over the Windsor course. 1st Day—The Jockey club purse, $400, four mile heats. 2d Day—Will be run a Sweepstakes, one mile heats, twenty dols. entrance, half forfeit, three horses entered; the subscription left open until the evening preceding the race. 3d Day—The proprietors purse, two mile heats $150, certainly; but as there will be a surplus after making up the Jockey Club purse; and which is to be applied towards increasing this purse, the probability is, that it will be worth to the winner one hundred & eighty or two hundred dollars. New-Market rules to govern. NATHL. YOUNG, Sec'y.
The Subscribers have taken the management of the course, having taken great pains to put the track in eligible order, and as no pains will be spared to render the accommodation satisfactory, it is hoped that gentlemen who attend will meet with such fare as will claim approbation.—Stable and litter gratis to race horses. THOS. HANCOCK, WILSON DAVIS. March 17.
RACES AT TAPPAHANNOCK.
THE JOCKEY CLUB RACES at this place, will commence on Wednesday, the 29th April next. 1st Day Purse—450 dols distance; 4 mile heats—Second day's purse, supposed to be nearly equal to the first, the greater part of the toll being given up for that purpose—distance, three mile heats. Weights as follows: Aged 130lb. Six Years Old, 120 Five do. do. 111 Four do. do. 100 Three do. do. 88 And under 3 years, a feather. Mares and Geldings to be allowed, 5lb. A meeting of the members, will be required, on the day preceding the first day's race. A. S. BROCKENBROUGH, Secretary & Treasurer. 12:50A. March 10.
THE CAROLINE JOCKEY CLUB RACES,
at the UNION-TAVERN, Mr. Joseph Suttins (Caroline,) will commence on the 15th day of April next. 1st Day—A Post Sweepstakes of 30 dols. each, 7 Subscribers & closed. 20 lbs. on each, with an allowance of 3 lbs. for Fillies & Geldings. 2d Day—The Jockey Club Purse, 45 Subscribers at 5 dols. each, 3 mile heats. 3d Day—Two mile heats for the Subscription of the Purse for the course, with the toll of that and the preceding days entrance, 10 dols. each, free only for members of the Club—To carry the following weights, (Viz) Three Years Old, 88 Four do. do. 102 Five do. do. 112 Six do. do. 122 Aged 126 Three pounds to be allowed Geldings & Mares. PHILIP SAMUEL, Secretary of Caroline Jockey Club Union-Tavern, (Car.) March 6. t12tha.
FOR SALE BY
5,000 wt. SALT PETER'D BACON, 1,000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 grs. BOTTLER CYDER, A few butts CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGING. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM.
FOR SALE BY
Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. Nov 27. colf.
AN AWAY from the subscriber, on the night
of the 26th of March, from John Miller's Tavern, in the county of Essex, a NEGRO MAN named Nelson, lately purchased from Mr. Richard Straphan of Richmond county. He is about five feet seven or eight inches high, low legged, of a black complexion, one of his under fore teeth out, and has a pleasing countenance, when spoken to; & was hired by Col. Daingerfield, near Tappahannock; & any person that will apprehend the said fellow, and secure him in jail, in Tappahannock, or any other jail in this state, shall receive twenty five dollars reward, and all other reasonable charges paid by JOHN FROST.
N. B. It is likely that he is lurking about the plantation
of Col. Daingerfield, where he has a wife, or at least Mrs. William's plantation, below Farhams Church, where he formerly resided. South Carolina, (New) March 31.—law 4wp Berry Court House }
THE LAND whereon I now reside, containing
5330 acres is still for sale by private contract and immediate possession given if required. JOHN KELSO. Dec. 27. lawf.
War Department, February 23, 1807.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the department of war, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1807, until the 30th day of September, 1808, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st deg. of north latitude. Second, At the new military post opposite the mouth of the Hiwassee, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mafiac, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude, and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river. Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river; and south of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Mafiac excepted. Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemine, Point Coupee, Opelousas, Natchitoches, Apopelous, Atrakapa, Fort Stoddert, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, and in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas. Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January 1808, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states hereinafter mentioned, viz. Sixth, At the Oconee Old Fields, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the states of North and South Carolina. Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Virginia. Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia. Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlsruhe, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania east of the mountains, and within the states of New Jersey and Delaware. Eleventh, At Pittsburgh, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania west of the mountains. Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York; Niagara and its dependencies excepted. Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont. Fourteenth, At Fort Independence (Boston harbor) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts; the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine excepted. Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine. Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the U. 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 armourers and other persons employed in the United States' armory at this place, from the 1st day of January 1808 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive. A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter 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 making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western water, 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 and every of the commanders 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 life 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 shipping 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 aforesaid, on the disposition of two or more persons of creditable characters and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be referred to the U. States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the frontier, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. 1807.
February 25.
West-Indies.
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAYTI.
[Translated for the Philadelphia Gazette.]
The underlined delegates, invested with the powers of the people of Hayti legally assembled by his excellency the general in chief of the army, fully sensible of the necessity of causing their constituents to enjoy the sacred, inalienable and unalienable rights of man, proclaim in presence and under the auspices of the all powerful God, the articles contained in the present constitutional compact. TITLE I. Of the state of citizens. 1. Every person, residing on the territory of Hayti, is free. 2. Slavery is forever abolished in Hayti. 3. None has the right to violate the asylum of a citizen, or enter it by force, unless he be furnished with an order of a superior and competent authority. 4. Property is under the safeguard of the government; any attempt against the property of a citizen, is a crime punishable by the law. 5. The law punishes with death the murderer. TITLE II. Of the government. 6. The government of Hayti is composed, first, of a chief magistrate who assumes the title and quality of President and Generalissimo of the land and sea forces of Hayti. Any other title is forever prohibited in Hayti. The government of Hayti takes the title of, and will be known under the denomination of state of Hayti. 7. The constitution appoints the general in chief Henry Christophe, President and generalissimo of the land and sea forces of the state of Hayti. 8. The dignity of president and of generalissimo of land and sea forces, and sea forces, is for life. 9. The president has the right to choose a successor, but among generals only, in the manner hereafter mentioned. This choice ought to be secret, and put into a sealed parcel, which will be opened only by the council of state, solemnly assembled for that purpose. The president will indicate, with every necessary precaution to the council of state, the place where the parcel will be deposited. 10. The armed force, both of land and of sea, is at the disposal of the President, as well as the direction of finances, that he will cause to be administered by a general superintendent and intendants chosen by him. 11. The President has the power of making treaties with foreign nations, both to establish with them commercial relations, and insure the independence of the state. 12. He makes treaties of peace, and declares war, to maintain the rights of the people of Hayti. 13. He has also the right to devise the means of favoring and increasing the population of the country. 14. He proposes the laws to the council of state, who, after adopting and drawing them up, sends them back for his sanction without which they cannot be enforced. 15. The salary of the President is fixed at forty thousand dollars a year. TITLE III. Of the Council of State. 16. The council of state is composed of nine members appointed by the President, the two thirds of whom at least, are generals. 17. The functions of the council of state are to receive the projects of law presented by the President, to draw them up in a manner judged the most convenient by the council. 18. At the request of the President, the council of state determines the quota of taxes and the mode of collecting. 19. The council of state will have the sanction of the treaties made by the President with foreign nations. 20. To this council belongs the mode of recruiting the army. 21. The general superintendent of finances will lay before it every year, conformably to the order of the President, an account of the expenses and receipts of the state, and a summary of its resources. 22. The council of state meets in the residence of the President, by whom it is convoked. TITLE IV. Of the Superintendent of Finances. 23. There is, for the government of Hayti, a general superintendent who has the management of the finances of the navy and of internal affairs. TITLE V. Of the Secretary of State. 24. There will be a secretary of state appointed by the President, who will be intrusted with the digesting and counter-signing all public acts of the government, and with the exterior and interior correspondence. TITLE VI. Of the Tribunes. 25. There shall be established, in every division, a tribunal that will take cognizance of affairs both civil and criminal. 26. There shall be established also, in every division, a tribunal of commerce. 27. There shall be also in each parish a justice of peace that will have the power of deciding upon the first demand, up to a sum determined by the law. Every citizen is nevertheless at liberty of having his differences amicably settled by arbitrators. 28. Special Councils shall be also established for military offences, and shall be appointed by the President, and broken up, after the execution of every judgment. 29. The mode of process, in civil and military matters, will be regulated by a particular code of laws. TITLE VII. Of Worship. 30. The catholic, apostolic and Roman religion is the only one acknowledged by the government. The exercise of others is tolerated, but not publicly. 31. There shall be an apostolic prefect charged with the divine worship and of all that relates thereto; he will directly communicate with the President, propose regulations, concerning the church, and will denounce to him the irregularities that may take place in it. 32. The state does not provide for the maintenance of any minister of the religion; but the law will determine the emoluments and fees granted for their ministry. 33. No one has a right to disturb the free exercise of any worship. TITLE VIII. Of Public Education. 34. There shall be established, in each division, a central school, and private schools in each arrondissement, (district.) Every citizen will be nevertheless permitted to keep private schools. 35. The salaries of professors and tutors and the police of those schools shall be regulated by a particular law. TITLE IX. Of the warranty of the neighboring colonies. 36. The government of Hayti makes known to Powers that have colonies in its neighborhood, its unshaken resolution not to disturb at all the laws by which they are governed. 37. The people of Hayti make no conquests, and are satisfied with preserving their own territory. TITLE X. General Regulations. 38. No society or corporation, that could tend to disturb the public order is tolerated in Hayti. 39. Every seditious meeting will be broken up by the armed force, when a verbal order of a competent authority will not have been sufficient. 40. Every Haytian, from the age of 16 to that of 50, owes his services to the army, every time that the safety of the state requires them. 41. The government solemnly warrants to foreign merchants, the safety of their persons and property, and insures them the most efficacious protection. 42. Considering the advantages enjoyed by foreigners in Hayti, they will have to submit, during their stay there, to the laws and customs of the country, as Haytian subjects. 43. A special law divides the territory in the most convenient manner. 44. The effect of the constitution shall be suspended in every place of the Haytian territory, where disturbances take place, that may oblige the government to send an armed force, to reestablish order. 45. The uniformity of weights and measures is general in Hayti. 46. Divorce is rigidly forbidden in Hayti. 47. Marriage being a civil and religious bond, encouraging good morals, shall be honoured; and essentially protected. 48. Parents shall not have the right to disinherit their children. 49. Agriculture, as the first, the noblest, and the most useful of all arts, shall be encouraged and protected. 50. National festivals, to celebrate the independence, constitution, agriculture, the birth-day of the President, and of his wife, shall be instituted and determined. 51. No law can have a retroactive effect. Done at Cape Francois, Feb. 17, 1807, 4th year of the Independence. (Signed) Vernet, P. Romain, Toussaint Brave, generals of division; Martial Beccie, Magny, Raphael, N. Joachim, Michel Pourcely, Jean Philippe Daux, Pierre Toussaint, Jean Louis Larose, generals of brigade; Campos Thabares, Gerard, L. Achille, Guerrier, general adjutants; Cornel le Belle, curate; Romage, jr. administrator; J. Henry Latortue, treasurer; J. B. Petit, comptroller; Jean Fleury, president of the civil tribunal; Charles Imbert, Judge; J. Lamand, chief physician of the army; L. Raphael La Verdure, director of the custom house; Delon, justice of the peace; P. Adre Charrier, director of the domains; Farraud, Lacroix, engineers; Aminoz, J. L. Latortue, Judges; Antoine Reyes, vicar.
[Translated for the Philadelphia Gazette.]
ADDRESS
OF HENRY CHRISTOPHE,
President and Generalissimo of the land and sea forces of the State of Hayti, to the Army and People.
Light has just burnt out a midst us, and thanks to a beneficent constitution, the plots and conspiracies of which you were going to be the victims have miscarried: At last a wise collection of laws suitable to our manners, climate, usages, has, if I may be allowed the expression, come out of the chaos, to fix once more the destinies of Hayti.
In vain had my solicitude endeavored for a long time, to offer you this precious gift; in vain had I convoked the commons, to give you a Constitution; my cares, far from being crowned with the wished for success, had been but an additional food to factions, to try to mislead public opinion, and frame a Constitution calculated for their interests and those of their protectors, at the expence of the liberty of the people and of sound reason.
All of you have been witnesses. O my countrymen! of the purity of my designs, and sincerity of my intentions; but have not the villains turned to a wicked use this same sincerity, by fomenting rebellion, and kindling a civil war? I was not the one that could be intimidated by their machinations, or missed a single moment on the welfare of our country. I have never ceased day or night to meditate upon the safety of the country. What have I left undone to obtain this end? What have I not done to baffle the secret plots and conspiracies of factions?
I have been always amidst you, and you may certify if ever ambition has influenced my conduct, or sullied my honour. Placed this day by the wishes of my countrymen and brethren of arms, on the summit of power, I have yielded to their desires, and accepted that heavy and honourable burthen, because they wished to trust it into my hands, and that I might once more serve our country. Happy will I be, if my efforts be crowned with success, and enable me to secure the happiness of my countrymen!
But to obtain that end, my efforts alone are not sufficient; the observation of the laws and of this constitution is also necessary. Your rights are strictly preserved, and every citizen will find therein securities for his person, property and that of his family.
The fatal consequences of the wars we have sustained, and still more the bad example of the French, had thrown religion into a forlorn

Situation & morals were dispised, and a profligate youth gave way, without remorse, to all the licentiousness of their age; public education was disrepaired, and left to mercenary teachers. It has been necessary to restore religion to its dignity, to give support to morals, bring it into repute, inculcate in the minds of young people the sacred principles of good manners and of religion, and convince the people that, without religion and morals, no human society can exist.
Tribunals are going also to insure your interests; equity and justice will hereafter preside over the decisions dictated by its ministers. It is, above all, by probity and uprightness, that it is referred to the people of Hayti to make themselves known. Essentially a trading people by their situation and the nature of their commodities, their equity as well as the objects of their commerce must attract to their shores the merchants of all nations of the earth. As commerce is for us the source of all kinds of riches, it is therefore essential to grant to foreign merchants who come to seek their fortune in our ports, the same protection which is enjoyed by our own countrymen, and offer them that hospitality which those necessary men merit to receive.
To maintain that commerce, and give it a great activity, the perseverance and efforts of agriculture ought to increase. Placed under the most favorable climate, profusely favoured with the most precious gifts of nature, the cultivators have not to struggle against the severe weather of frozen climates, nor to insure themselves to the rigors and inclemency of seasons. An easy work enriches them, without any privations, puts them upon the level of manufacturing nations. Therefore hasten, industrious cultivators, to fill your floors with all the produce of your faithful soil; spread out to the eyes of the European merchants, all that can tempt their covetousness, and you will see your commerce flourishing beyond your hopes.
After having given support to religion, refined morals, re-established good manners, and encouraged agriculture and commerce, great works will remain yet to be done. We ought not to neglect the exercise of arms. The enemy watches our motions and observes our steps. The affection of our friends is still remains with us, and our arms are ready to fight the former.
Abandoned to ourselves we have in the midst of ourselves our own resources; they are among you, soldiers, who are ready to shed generously your blood, rather than yield to a proud enemy your liberty, the reward of your courage! They are amidst you, inhabitants and industrious cultivators from whom the states expects its riches. Your union, your submission to laws ought to be the strongest bond of your independence.
The policy of foreign governments has not yet been openly manifested towards us. Whatever it be, without daring to let us put ourselves in a situation to have nothing to dread from such as would bear us any hostile intention. Let those who will be disposed to keep political relations, or enjoy the advantages of our commerce, find an equitable reciprocity. Let us offer to others nothing but death and battles.
Whilst we meditate upon those ideas, let us never forget that arms alone are the warranty of a free people. If culture requires a part of our countrymen, we ought to consider that we are all soldiers, and that warlike nations only have been able to preserve their liberty. Let us call to our remembrance, that a handful of Greeks devoted to their country, confounded the rage of a million of barbarians who came to wrest from them their liberty!
Let us swear to imitate their example, to observe and cause our holy constitution to be observed, and to perish rather than to suffer that any violation should be made upon it.
Done at the Head-quarters, Cape Francois, Feb. 17, 1807, 4th year of the Independence.
HENRY CHRISTOPHE. By the President The Secretary of State ROUANEZ, Jan.
Extract of a letter from Antigua, dated February 7, 1807.
Several American vessels have been brought in here and St. Kitts, bound to the Spanish Main. Recent instructions are announced to have been received by Admiral Cochrane, and communicated to the Court here, from Admiral Dees, directing the seizure of all vessels so destined. The particular grounds of this communication are not generally known, but the prevalent idea is, that they have arisen from some papers intercepted in a Spanish packet taken by one of Admiral Dees's squadrons, which are said to disclose some arrangements for carrying on an illegal trade;—The Spaniards being induced on account of the invaded and threatened state of their southern possessions to employ neutrals to either carry off the produce or treasure of the country considered in danger, or to supply ammunition and other means for its defence.
Europe.
Extract of a letter from an English prisoner at Verdun, to a friend in Aberdeen, dated Sept. 24, 1806.
I have seen the emperor, his Mamelukes, and other guards, I shall give you an account of them as they arrived, from which you will have an idea of the manner in which the French troops march at present to the scene of action.
The first day (Tuesday the 15th) about one o'clock, two regiments of foot guards came in; they were dressed in blue, with red caps, and cuffs embroidered with gold. They remained in town only two hours to refresh themselves; they travelled in carts, at the rate of nearly 20 leagues a day; they had only been three days from Paris, which is 59 leagues from this. At midnight other two regiments arrived, and set off in the same manner, at 4 o'clock in the morning.
Thursday, in expectation of the Emperor the troops in town were under arms at 8 o'clock, where they remained the whole day. At noon, there arrived a regiment of chasseurs (light dragon guards), and a party of Mamelukes. I saw nothing about the chasseurs worth mentioning, but the Mamelukes made a very singular appearance. They are dressed in a kind of jacket; some have them with blue backs, and red breeches, and sleeves; others, red backs and breeches, and buff coloured sleeves. Their turbans are buff colour, which is very well adapted to the colour of their faces. Their trowsers are red, and very long and wide; they turn up inside, and are made fast about the calf of the leg, and the rest hangs down like a bag. They carry their arms upon their persons. On their left side they have a pair of pistols, and a blunderbuss. On the bows of the saddle they have another pair of pistols. Their saddles are quite flat, and rise up behind as far as the small of the man's back; and their stirrups are like a som-
mon stirrup with a fire shovel duck into it after the handle had been broke off.—They went away next morning at six o'clock.
Friday, I was awakened by the drums of the guard going to meet his Majesty about four o'clock. About half an hour after the cannon began firing, which made me get up immediately, and I was just in time to see him.
He is very like the prints you see of him, only he is rather flatter in the face, and his nose is not quite so pointed. He was very pale, but that I suppose was owing to the fatigue he had undergone, as he left Paris only the day before at 4 o'clock. He was dressed in a plain blue coat, with red cape, and cuffs embroidered with gold. He bowed repeatedly to the populace, who were exclaiming— Vive L'Empereur! The English pulled off their hats to him as he passed, which he returned with a slight bow. I was one of the happy few who were permitted to receive this compliment, as I was close by the side of his carriage, and had an excellent view of this great man. He remained in town only while his horses were changing.
LONDON, Feb. 16.
Some passengers arrived by the Lisbon mail report, that the king of Spain has been very much indisposed for some time, and that the power and influence of the Prince of Peace were every day acquiring additional strength and extent. Beauharnais, the French ambassador, had arrived at Madrid, where his presence it is said, produced some unpleasant apprehensions. His visit was supposed to be for quite a contrary purpose, than that of conferring benefits upon the Spanish nation. It appears that, previous to his first interview with the Prince of Peace, he was kept a considerable time in waiting—a circumstance from which the speculators at Madrid drew conclusions not very favourable to the cordiality which was presumed to exist between the Courts of France and Spain.
It is difficult, however, to reconcile the report of the increasing influence of the Prince of Peace, who has been generally believed to be in the French interest, with the report of the decreasing influence of the French government over the Spanish Councils.
TRANSLATION.
Edict of the Prince Regent of Portugal. I, THE PRINCE REGENT, make known to all to whom this edict may come; that the consultation being presented to me, which I ordered to be made by my exchequer court, upon the space of time which ought to be allowed of Franquia in all the ports of my kingdom, to those vessels who might enter them, and request it with a view only to commercial speculations; And I wishing upon this particular to establish a fixed and invariable rule for all the custom houses in general, and to avoid any doubts which may arise upon the construction of the decree of the 9th September, one thousand seven hundred and forty-seven: I have thought fit to determine in conformity with my royal resolution of the 20th September of this year, and which was accepted by the said consultation, toward the benefiting of commerce and enlarging the laws of the custom house of the city of Lisbon, that the vessels which may enter the aforesaid port can remain there under franquia for the term of ten days without extension; observing as it respects fortuitous cases the same which is practised in the custom house of Lisbon, and according to what is expressed in the laws: but having all possible care that there shall be no abuse or clandestine sales to the defrauding of my royal duties; by which I order, the tribunal of the Desembargo do Paco; president of my royal treasury, council board and ultramar; Royal board of commerce, fabrics and navigation, and to all other magistrates, and all other persons, whatever, to whom the knowledge of this may belong, that they fulfil it, and make it be entirely complied with, without execution being suspended in consequence of any laws, regiments, or any other disposition whatever to the contrary, all laws which militate with this being annulled in as full a manner as if they were expressly mentioned in the body of this decree; notwithstanding any ordinance to the contrary, although it should continue in force longer than a year. And Doctor Manoel Nicolao Esteves Negro, chief judge of the court and head chancellor of the kingdom, shall have it published in the chancellery's office, and registered in the competent books, remitting the original to the Tower de Tombo, Palace of Mafra, 13th November, 1806.
PRINCE.
DEAL, December 31.
The immense fleet of merchantmen that has been collecting in the Downs for these six or eight weeks past has at length failed. Between two and three o'clock this morning the wind veered round to NNE, and signals were immediately made by firing of guns and hoisting of lights for the fleet to prepare for sailing: at day break the Downs presented a most superb spectacle, affording to the eye of the spectator nearly 400 vessels under sail, and occupying a space of 10 miles in length.
NEW-YORK, March 26.
A letter from Cadiz of the 23d January says, an order has just been received from Madrid, reducing the quarantine of vessels from the northern states of America to fifteen days, and those from the southern states to twenty days.
The last London papers state, that not only the regular men in all the royal navy yards are ordered to work double tides, but that fresh gangs of carpenters are sent to all the merchant's yards; and a great exertion was making throughout the kingdom, to equip for sea every kind of vessel calculated to carry troops; and that it was expected attempts would be made on various and distinct quarters of France, while the French had so great an army in Prussia and Poland; and so many Prussian prisoners in France. The French troops which had passed the Oder up to December 22 last, amounted to 230,000 men.
Our letters from London say, "The British government were called upon by the people to take more efficient and energetic measures to counteract the French blockading decree; and that it was in contemplation to declare all the French islands in a state of blockade."
Boston paper.
Lord Hutchinson, who commanded the British army in Egypt, is at the H. Q. of the Russian army in Poland, to see that it amounts to the number stipulated by treaty.
BALTIMORE, March 24.
Captain Bradford, of the Ship Hercules, in 37 days from Liverpool, very politely furnished the Editor of the Federal Gazette with a file of London and another of Liverpool papers, both to the twelfth Feb. inclusive.—These papers confirm the news via Boston, but afford nothing of importance subsequent thereto. Some extracts follow:
The population of Prussian Silesia, according to a census made last year, was as follows, namely—in the villages 1,653,508 inhabitants; in the towns 558,189; making in all, exclusive of the military, 2,011,646; of these 62,710 were inhabitants of Breslau, 8,202 of Brieg, 9,542 of Glogau, 6,595 of Glatz, 7,707 of Neisse, and 3,012 of Schweidnitz.
Lately burnt. An American vessel from London to Leghorn has been captured, under the blockading act, by a Spanish privateer, and carried into Ferrol. It is seen, therefore, that the French and their allies have begun to act upon their oppressive system of a general blockade.
The commissioners have purchased stock in the funds for government, between the last day of February, 1806, and 31st January, 1807, to the amount of $325,823. 13s. 11d. and have further bought, towards the redemption of the national debt, 13,614,463. in consols and reduced.
Domestic.
The Spirit of Federalism is not dead; and it not even sleepeth. Behold a new and striking example of its virulence.
From the N. York Evening Post, March 26. FEDERAL MEETING.
Agreeably to notice, the Federalists of this city assembled last evening at the Mechanic Hall, "to receive the report of the committee appointed to nominate a person as Senator for the Southern District, and also nine persons as Members from this city in the House of Assembly, and to recommend such further measures to secure their election, as should be thought proper and advisable."
The room, one of the largest in the city, was filled at an early hour, and became at length so crowded as to incommodate respiration; the stairs were also crowded with people; great numbers stood all the time in the street before the door, and hundreds went away because they could not get in. The former meeting when the committee was appointed, was nearly as well attended. At about half past seven, Mr. John B. Coles was called to the chair. Mr. David B. Ogden then informed the chairman that he had been appointed by the committee who had framed the ticket, to report it. But before he mentioned the names agreed on, he thought it his duty to address a few remarks to the meeting.
It is not in our power, nor would our limits permit us to attempt even an outline of the nervous and masterly speech delivered on this occasion.
He took a glance at the prosperous state of our affairs during the administration of the sage WASHINGTON, aided by the counsels of a HAMILTON, when the glorious sentiment was MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE, NOT A CENT FOR TRIBUTE. But he hastened to the time when the present chief magistrate was elevated to power. He observed that although Mr. Jefferson had been elected to the Presidency against the wishes and efforts, and amidst the apprehensions of the federal party, still were they disposed to give him some credit in advance and to indulge the hope that his administration might turn out better than their fears had suggested. And had he (said Mr. O.) but kept the promises which he so voluntarily made and published in his inaugural speech, this unusual crowded meeting would not have taken place this evening. Instead of which the first acts of his administration were in direct hostility with all his professions; which only served to confront him with and to prove he was one of the most deceitful, the most perfidious and the most intolerable of those ambitious and unprincipled men, who had raised themselves to power by flattering the vices and enjoining the weaknesses of the people.—Mr. Jefferson, he said, had forever in his mouth his regard for the constitution, and his vigilance over the public monies entrusted to his care, yet, one of his first acts after he came into power, was to take $30,000 dollars out of the public treasury, without any appropriation by law, to pay for the repairs done to the French corvette, the Berceau . This vessel had been taken by our brave Tars after a fair and gallant combat; but no sooner did Mr. Jefferson hear of it, than he ordered her to be restored, and the sum of thirty thousand dollars to be paid out of the public treasury, as indemnity against any injury she had sustained. Another instance in which he had acted contrary to law, in violation of the constitution, and in contempt of all that was honorable, was in the case of Callender ; a libelous wretch whom he had not only liberated from imprisonment, but actually rewarded for his infamous attacks upon the federal government, with two hundred dollars from the public treasury. Mr. O. called the attention of the meeting to the wicked attack upon the Judiciary, for the purpose of gratifying Mr. Jefferson's malevolence against the judges of the Circuit Courts because they happened to be federalists. He dwelt with emphasis on the stain upon our national character, in permitting Spain to violate her treaty in relation to New Orleans, and instead of calling her to account for it, comprising and smothering the controversy by a pretended purchase of Louisiana, and giving the sum of fifteen millions of dollars for a country without boundaries and whose face was covered with serpents and alligators. But not content with having done this, in order to quiet some further dispute about it two millions of dollars more had been voted away in Congress with closed doors. It was well for the administration, said Mr. O. that they passed the act with closed doors, they never could have passed it otherwise.—Shame alone would have restrained them from so disgraceful an act, had they permitted the world to witness their conduct. And now, whether this two millions of dollars had been sent off to France, or Spain, or somewhere else, no one could tell, for Mr. Jefferson had not yet condescended to inform us.
Mr. O. spoke in terms of the most pointed contempt of the manner in which the administration had treated the application of this city for protection. The last year nothing was done. Neither Mr. Mumford nor Mr. Clinton, our two representatives, would open their lips upon the subject; and we witnessed the curious and humiliating fact, that the cause of the city of New-York was abandoned by its own proper agents, to be advocated by a representative from Boston, Mr. Quincy.—This year, to be sure, our cause had been managed by our own orators with such extraordinary ability as to obtain a grant of 20,000 dollars to be expended in the defence of the Atlantic coast from New-Orleans to Maine. A sum not sufficient to pay the engineers for surveying the coasts, and fixing upon the proper sites. After, however, the information had been received by express that the Clinton faction had been humbled at Albany, and had lost their council of appointment, the news struck such terror at Washington, that it was agreed to divide the sum of 500,000 dollars originally destined for gun-boats, so as to allow 150,000 dollars of it to be expended on the sea coast. But this was boasted as a grant of so much to N. Y. alone; whereas it was intended and so expressed, to be for any part of the Atlantic coast, and left in the discretion of the executive, how and where it should be applied: but if information lately received could be relied on, not a cent of this money would be expended on
the election of the above named candidates, and to appoint three persons in each ward, who may together form a general committee to further that object."
After the meeting adjourned.—To add anything here by way of including the federalists to support the candidates agreed upon, would be deemed superfluous; almost impertinent. Let the electors of the city look at the list offered, and if there is a man who does not feel proud at having it in his power to give a vote for such a list, he possesses not the true feelings of a federalist. Without intending any invidious comparisons, let us say the elevated name that heads the list is enough in itself to insure success to the ticket.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
House of Representatives, March 23.
"On Tuesday, the 17th instant, Mr. Dickey reported a bill to authorise the governor to subscribe anything for stock in certain turnpike companies. It was founded upon the report of the committee on roads and inland navigation, submitted some time since by that gentleman, and was made the order of the day for Friday the 20th. On the afternoon of that day, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on this bill, and after a statement by Mr. B. of the importance of the subject, the necessity of pursuing a liberal policy in this respect, and the fatal tendency of local jealousies, when indulged upon such an occasion, the committee adopted the bill by a great majority. Upon a second and third reading, attempts were made to defeat it in an indirect way, but it triumphed upon both readings, and passed the House of Representatives this morning. 47 ayes, 27 nays."
"The bill directs the governor to subscribe to the amount of $2,000 dollars for shares of stock in six companies already incorporated among others for 5000 dollars in Eddon and Wilkes-Barre, 12,000 in Susquehanna and Tioga, and 30,000 in Sunbury and Reading turnpike. It was necessary to conciliate both northern and southern route advocates, which upon principle of the bill is not only safe but beneficial. The money arising from future licences, and from J. Nicholson's estate, is appropriated to meet this engagement; and as principal and interest are to be invested in stock, until they amount to 500,000 dollars, there will be a balance in less than nine and half years, of 42,000 dollars, which in all probability will go to the same object. It remains with the Senate to destroy or consummate this excellent plan of internal improvement."
FOR SENATOR. SAMUEL JONES.
ASSEMBLY. Rufus King, Matthew Clarkson, Ebenezer D. Bevan, John Townsend, Richard Varick, Andrew Morris, Abraham Russell, Johab Ogden Hoffman—and William Henderson.
Amidst the applause, and before the question of concurrence was put, Mr. Hamilton rose. Tum, pietate gravem ac meritis si forte virum, quem
Confuderet, silent arreptis auribus adstant.
The speech which he delivered was of so interesting and important a nature, that we do not feel ourselves at liberty to deviate in any instance from the very sentiments expressed, and whenever memory enables us to do so, we shall adhere even to his language. It is however that particular part which we deem uncommonly interesting at the approaching election, as tending to unite the electors on one point, and to give a direction to the public mind of the federal party, that we are thus careful to preserve with such strict fidelity. The rest is of course very much abridged.
Mr. Harrison said a sense of duty would not permit him to remain silent on this occasion; he would not, however, after the able and eloquent speech of the gentleman who had preceded him, attempt to give even a general sketch of our national affairs. The deplorable situation of our country must be deeply impressed upon the mind of every American. Abroad we fare lots of credit; at home oppression; & it must be evident to us all, that we could only hope for a change of the measures which had brought us into this situation, by a change of men. This change must take place as well in the state governments, as the national; the connection between them being such that the whole machine was more or less affected by whatever affected the parts of it. He said his principal object was to speak to the meeting on a point of some difficulty, and no less delicacy—the choice of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor. That he was perfectly aware of the difference of sentiment that prevailed among the people, and he had himself experienced great troubles with his individual feelings.—That undoubtedly, if we could have had a federal Governor, there would have been no room for hesitation; for he could not think we were warranted by the past to entertain any very sanguine hopes as to the future. But that after weighing well the prospects, and comparing the opinions of gentlemen in different parts of the state, the result was an opinion, that we could not calculate sufficiently on success to encourage the experiment. The consequence was, that only two candidates would appear. Shall we then, shall the federalists withdraw themselves from both and remain quiet spectators of the struggle between them? Or shall they give their suffrages for one in preference to the other? However the first impression in the minds of the electors might be otherwise, it was very clear, that to remain perfectly neutral, so as to aid neither, was in itself impossible: inasmuch as not to give our votes to either, was to permit the stronger of the two to succeed, and was equivalent in its consequences to giving him our direct and effective support. The question then comes to this, shall we contribute to establish the power of that party who have exercised it in the most despotic and intolerable manner, or shall we support the other, whose measures have certainly been more moderate, though not perfectly ready and correct, and from which there is still room to hope for conduct that may be entitled to our approbation?— There was certainly a choice even in evils—and to chuse the least was to obtain a comparative good. That personal considerations must be discarded upon such an occasion if we were actuated by public motives.—Gentlemen if true to their principles might be obliged to vote against the individual whom they might otherwise have preferred, and that the federalists could only retain their proper weight in society by sacrificing their private feelings to the general sentiment. That these considerations weighed with him to adopt a choice to which he had been very averse. That the same motives would have induced him to have their influence with his fellow-citizens; but that whatever might be their determination upon this subject he thought it would be indecorous and improper to adopt any public act or resolution respecting it. That we might reasonably expect from the very eminent talents and high character of the federal gentlemen in nomination, as senator or assemblyman, that they would receive the most unqualified support; and that if chosen, they would have a very commanding influence upon our public affairs, at least if our state administration was not in the hands of a party, used to govern with unfeeling and despotic oppression—that for all these reasons he trusted that the most unanimous exertions would be made in support of the nomination; and that with respect to the choice of governor and lieutenant-governor, the federalists would pursue that course of conduct, which upon the whole should seem best calculated to restore sound principles to the government, and promote the tranquility and welfare of their country.
Mr. Cullen then addressed a few words to the meeting, inculcating the strong necessity there now was of unanimity, and of the sacrifice of all individual partialities, prejudices, disappointments of every kind, if contrary to his expectation, any should exist.—After which he moved the following resolution.
"Resolved unanimously, That the Federal Republican Electors of the city and county of New-York, meet in their respective wards on Monday evening next at 7 o'clock, to adopt such measures as may be deemed proper to pro-
mate the election of the above named candidates, and to appoint three persons in each ward, who may together form a general committee to further that object."
After the meeting adjourned.—To add anything here by way of including the federalists to support the candidates agreed upon, would be deemed superfluous; almost impertinent. Let the electors of the city look at the list offered, and if there is a man who does not feel proud at having it in his power to give a vote for such a list, he possesses not the true feelings of a federalist. Without intending any invidious comparisons, let us say the elevated name that heads the list is enough in itself to insure success to the ticket.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
House of Representatives, March 23.
"On Tuesday, the 17th instant, Mr. Dickey reported a bill to authorise the governor to subscribe anything for stock in certain turnpike companies. It was founded upon the report of the committee on roads and inland navigation, submitted some time since by that gentleman, and was made the order of the day for Friday the 20th. On the afternoon of that day, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on this bill, and after a statement by Mr. B. of the importance of the subject, the necessity of pursuing a liberal policy in this respect, and the fatal tendency of local jealousies, when indulged upon such an occasion, the committee adopted the bill by a great majority. Upon a second and third reading, attempts were made to defeat it in an indirect way, but it triumphed upon both readings, and passed the House of Representatives this morning. 47 ayes, 27 nays."
"The bill directs the governor to subscribe to the amount of $2,000 dollars for shares of stock in six companies already incorporated among others for 5000 dollars in Eddon and Wilkes-Barre, 12,000 in Susquehanna and Tioga, and 30,000 in Sunbury and Reading turnpike. It was necessary to conciliate both northern and southern route advocates, which upon principle of the bill is not only safe but beneficial. The money arising from future licences, and from J. Nicholson's estate, is appropriated to meet this engagement; and as principal and interest are to be invested in stock, until they amount to 500,000 dollars, there will be a balance in less than nine and half years, of 42,000 dollars, which in all probability will go to the same object. It remains with the Senate to destroy or consummate this excellent plan of internal improvement."
The attorney-general, Mr. J. B. McKean, yesterday applied to the judges of the supreme court of this state for a warrant, to bring before the court Dr. M. Leib, to answer a charge, preferred against him, of conspiring, in conjunction with the Editor of this paper, to intimidate and coerce Thomas M'Kean, governor of this commonwealth, into the appointment of a sheriff for the city and county of Philadelphia. He addressed various British authorities, to prove that, on such a charge, the court had the power to compel the attendance of a member of the legislature.
Mr. Joseph Hopkinson and Mr. Walter Franklin, counsel for Dr. Leib, hoped that the court would not grant the warrant: They contended that the court had not the authority to command the attendance of Dr. Leib; and that, if the warrant were granted, the most dangerous consequences must result. "Dr. Leib," said Mr. Hopkinson, "is at present attending at Lancaster, as a member of assembly, and is privileged from arrest; but even, if he were not privileged, there is a delicacy in this case that ought to have prevented the application for a warrant, and which, he was persuaded, would induce the court not to interfere. This application is made, on behalf of the governor, to arrest a member of the assembly—a fact, that is sufficient to excite distrust and alarm among the people, independent of the peculiar situation of that member. Indeed, the present case affords as strong an instance, as could be desired of the dangerous purposes to which such a power if acknowledged, might be extended. Dr. Leib is at present the chairman of a committee, appointed by the House of Representatives, to enquire into the conduct of the governor—and whilst this acting application is made, on behalf of the governor, to remove Dr. Leib from Lancaster to Philadelphia. I do not say, that this was intended to prevent inquiry; but it will have intended that effect, and the appearance of having been so intended. The danger that is to be apprehended, to the freedom of the people, from such a power being acknowledged, must be apparent—to the chairman can be arrested, every member of the committee may be seized, and a stop put to all investigation. This court, I contend, has not the power to grant the warrant required; and, even if it had, could scarcely be justified in issuing it, on the present occasion."
The court concurred in itself bound to be governed by the constitution, which in this case suspended the authorities quoted by the attorney-general from British books—but would not decide until the next day.
The attorney general having obtained the advice of Mr. Moses Levy, withdrew the application for a warrant.
This statement is hastily made, from a relation of the proceedings by a bye-stander—if there is any mistake it shall be corrected.
Aurora of March 20.
"President Jefferson lately nominated to the senate, captain (we believe only lieut.) Clarke (a very worthy officer, who accompanied capt. Lewis in his Missouri expedition) to be a Lieutenant Colonel in the "founding army" of the United States: But the senate considered the nomination as violating established military principles, and refused their consent. Now as the senate is democratic , and as either the nomination or the refusal of consent, was wrong—and as it is the first article in the democratic creed , that "the powers that be" can do no wrong, the democrats must observe a profound silence on the subject."
Boston Centinel.
WASHINGTON, March 20.
Louis Formon, Esquire, is appointed commercial agent for the island of GUADALOUPE.
Information from Fort Mafie, dated Jan. 24, 1807, states the arrest and examination of two boats, which were bound up the Mississippi to St. Genevieve for lead. It appears that they were each to bring two loads to the mouth of Caddo river, thirty miles below Fort Mafie, there to be put on board an Orleans Bat, and sent down the river. Two of the witnesses declared that they understood the lead was for the public. The testimony was considered too vague for a prosecution; but as the owner of the boats was deeply involved in debt, and exactions to a considerable amount were in the sheriff's hands, the sheriff immediately levied on the property, and the crew abandoned the boats.

CHARLESTON, March 27. By the arrivals yesterday, we received papers from Kingston, (Jam.) to the 21st ult. and from New-Orleans to the 28th. The papers from New-Orleans furnish but few articles on the situation of affairs in that territory. We learn, however, that the alarm in the minds of the citizens had almost wholly subsided, and that business was going on with accustomed activity. No accounts had been received of Col. Burr, since he made his escape from Natchez. Times.
NEW-ORLEANS, Feb. 20. MESSAGE. Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and of the House of Representatives. We have been officially informed that the "reputed leader of the conspiracy" which has menaced our safety and disturbed our tranquillity, was "in the hands of the civil authority at Natchez;" and it is now confidently reported, (although no official information upon the subject has been received by me) that many of his adherents have also arrived in the Mississippi Territory. Among them are two individuals, who are represented to have evaded by flight from the state of Ohio, that punishment which the law in justice and in mercy, would have awarded against them. One of these persons I have most satisfactory information for stating, did, in September last, propose to a citizen in whose veracity entire confidence may be placed, "to join in a plan to bring about a disolution of the union; and after pointing out the advantages which would result to leading men, from the creation of a separate government on this side of the mountains, and observing that the people were ripe for such a measure, he said their plan would be to go on with an armed force to New Orleans, to seize that place, and after getting the money in the banks, the military stores, and the French artillery there, to force the country to a separation from the Atlantic states, by operating on its commerce." In charity to human nature, I cannot suppose that all concerned in the conspiracy were prepared to support objects so horrible. On the contrary, I am persuaded many have been seduced into the association by artifice and misrepresentation; and to all such I trust a generous forgiveness may be extended. I cannot, however, disguise from the two houses of assembly, how greatly I regret, that the existing laws do not afford adequate means for the prevention of conspiracies of this diabolical nature, for the discovery of the parties concerned, and for their punishment. I have recently been advised, (and from a source entitled to credit) of the approach to this city of an agent of the conspirators;—I am informed of his name, and the route he takes, and have but little doubt as to the objects of his mission. And yet I believe it is not in my power to adduce such proof as would justify a civil magistrate in committing him to prison. And should I arrest him upon my own authority, a writ of habeas corpus would most probably, rescue him from my possession, and he might then be enabled to fulfil the treasonable duty with which he may be charged. Assured of the fidelity and patriotism of the great body of the American people; assured also, that by the vigilance of the general and state governments, many of the adherents of the conspirators with their boats and supplies have been arrested on the waters of the Ohio, and that the aim of the nation is raised against them; I apprehend no permanent misfortune, nor can this territory in the shortest time, experience, other than a temporary evil. We however owe it to our immediate safety to continue for the present our measures of precaution; and in addition to those already adopted, the expediency of suspending for a short time, (and under such restrictions as may be best calculated to protect the innocent) "the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus," is recommended to your consideration. (Signed,) WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE. NEW-ORLEANS, Feb. 10, 1807.
On the receipt of the foregoing message, the house of representatives thought it advisable to ask the opinion of the courts and the U. States district attorney, as to the constitutionality of the measure. The following answer was returned. New Orleans, Feb. 18th, 1807. SIR. In consequence of your letters of yesterday, we have examined the ordinance by which this territory is governed, and unite in the opinion that the legislature thereof has not the power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus. We are with due respect, Your most obedt. serv'ts. DOM. A. HALL, GEO. MATTHEWS, JR. WM. SPRIG, JAMES BROWN. John Watkins, clg. Speaker of the house of Representatives. (The day after the above letter was received the following resolution was adopted with but three dissenting voices.) Resolved, That the house of Representatives of the territory of Orleans, have examined with attention the constitution of the U. S. and the ordinance of congress by which this territory is governed, and are of opinion that they cannot, without violating the constitution, suspend under any circumstances whatever, the writ of habeas corpus.
On Friday last, capt. Walter Burling, aide-camp to general Wilkinson, reached this city from Vera Cruz. Capt. Burling, we understand, went from Natchitoches to the city of Mexico, and from thence to Vera Cruz, when he took shipping for this place. What was the object of his mission, we know not, nor do we learn whether he brings any news—all we have learnt is, that wherever he went he was received with distinguished attention, and had an interview with the viceroy. To the foregoing paragraph, which was published in Bradford's Orleans Gazette, the following refutation appeared, by way of COMMUNICATION. Mr. Bradford. Be pleased to say, in reply to a very insolent remark in your last number respecting captain Burling, that this gentleman is not an aide de camp to gen. Wilkinson—that he did not proceed from Natchitoches to Mexico, but from his own seat near Natchez—and that he went on no mission. Thus we find in thirteen short lines, three palpable falsehoods, ingeniously designed to implicate gen. Wilkinson, for some illicit intercourse with the Spaniards. But in this case the vile attempt must fail, when it is known that Mr. Burling is a citizen of the fifth respectability in the Mississippi Territory, in easy circumstances; and that his character is so elevated for honor and patriotism, as to be impenetrable to the shifts of calumny however malignantly or cunningly directed."
On the receipt of the foregoing message, the house of representatives thought it advisable to ask the opinion of the courts and the U. States district attorney, as to the constitutionality of the measure. The following answer was returned. New Orleans, Feb. 18th, 1807. SIR. In consequence of your letters of yesterday, we have examined the ordinance by which this territory is governed, and unite in the opinion that the legislature thereof has not the power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus. We are with due respect, Your most obedt. serv'ts. DOM. A. HALL, GEO. MATTHEWS, JR. WM. SPRIG, JAMES BROWN. John Watkins, clg. Speaker of the house of Representatives. (The day after the above letter was received the following resolution was adopted with but three dissenting voices.) Resolved, That the house of Representatives of the territory of Orleans, have examined with attention the constitution of the U. S. and the ordinance of congress by which this territory is governed, and are of opinion that they cannot, without violating the constitution, suspend under any circumstances whatever, the writ of habeas corpus.
NATCHEZ, February 11. Anxious to relieve the public mind from the agitation caused by the arrestation of a number of persons last evening, we have delayed the publication of the present number, in order to gain correct information. The following statement is given as authentic:— Early yesterday morning, a negro boy belonging to Dr. John Cummins, of Claiborne county, appeared at the house of Mr. Fairbanks near the mouth of Coles creek, enquiring the road to Natchez—He rode a horse recollecting by Mr. F. as belonging to Col. Burr:—The furcoat which the boy wore was also recognized as one belonging to Mr. Burr: the suspicion of Mr. F. was excited and he examined the negro strictly—the boy produced a passport from his master, and a letter to Mr. Archibald Douglass, (in Concordia, Orleans territory) on a local subject:—Mr. F. proceeded to a particular examination of the horse, and discovered, after the closest examination, a small billet, of which the following is a correct copy:—"If you are yet together, keep together, and I will join you to-morrow night, in the mean time, put all your arms in perfect order." "As the bearer no questions, but tell him all you may think that I will know—he does not know that this is from me, nor where I am." "C. T. & D. F." The boy was immediately taken into custody, and the papers transmitted to Governor Williams; by whose order a number of persons in this city who defended the river with Col. Burr, were arrested. A guard was stationed on the bank of the Mississippi to take charge of the boats of his party (lately arrived) and another at Mr. Michies, where the arrested persons were collected: they have since been liberated on their parole—and are to undergo a legal examination; which it is expected will take place this day or to-morrow. The billet is evidently in the hand writing of Burr; the circumstance, however, of the boy's being in possession of his horse and coat, has given rise to a conjecture by some that he intended the detection of the billet, in order to divert the attention of the officers of government from the route he has taken to escape:—We have understood that an order has been given to arrest Dr. Cummins, and therefore suspend giving any opinion on the motives which induced the writer of the note until possessed of further information on the subject.—The circumstances attending its detection, were unquestionably sufficient to warrant the measures pursued by the executive, on the occasion.
Let us however suppose, that all these difficulties are satisfactorily settled; that the republicans of the other states are willing to select once more a candidate from Virginia; that this will formally & fully declared; what then is the obvious duty of those patriotic men? To rally at once the cry of opposition? to lift the rival banners of the White and the Red Rose? to distract the republican party into factions, and our country into hostile schisms? No. Far from these things is the path of their duty, and it is to be hoped, the course of their conduct. Madison and Monroe will hold an amicable conference; the friends of each and the friends of their country will assist them with the fruits of their experience. They will compare together the principles, on which they would separately determine to administer the government; and they would consequently decide how far it would be possible and proper for them to co-operate or to oppose each other. They would compare together the relative chances which each of them possessed of obtaining the republican suffrages of the union; and they would consequently determine which of them was most likely to obtain success and least likely to divide the republican interest. Other arrangements might be formed, other important arrangements might be adjusted for keeping the republican party together, for promoting their own interest as well as that of their country. What danger most seriously threatens the republican party? It is disunion : it is the breaking into those little schisms, which create and nourish so many little independent sects. If the bond of union be once destroyed; if the spirit of concert which animates the republicans in one state, be exchanged for a little trifling attachment to particular sects; the purity of the republican party is gone for ever. They will then support men and measures, not because they pursue the original republican creed; but because they will to advance their own particular interests. If these interests are not to be secured by their own individual strength, one party will not hesitate to conclude a treaty of compromise with their former opponents; & their principles will gradually become mixed and adulterated.—The dominant parties of New-York and Pennsylvania furnish a sufficient example of this motley and disgraceful combination. But who ever is to be selected as the candidate of the republicans, there are at least certain principles which should govern that selection. We shall not particularly dwell upon the general qualities of integrity, of experience, of strength of mind: that integrity, which is so much superior to the intrigue of a public, as the vices of a private life: that experience, which is not less acquainted with the interior state of our country, than with the present ravaged and distracted condition of the nations of Europe, with whom our Executive has so many and perhaps too many points of contact; that strength of mind which not only has the capacity to touch upon; but the firmness to act upon it.—These properties it is scarcely necessary to touch upon; but there are two or three others peculiarly connected with the circumstances of the times. Let us elect no man, who is not deeply and unalterably opposed to any compromise with the Yazoo fraud. Let us elect no man, who is not a most decided opponent of Federal Principles. It is not enough that he should be a Republican of yesterday; who has risen into a little temporary popularity by one or two services rendered to his country; but he must be one, that has been tried by the noisy hand of time, and his principles attested by many winters of federal persecution. But this is not enough. He must be a republican of a sound heart & of nerves as rigid as iron. Not such a one as Governor McKean of Pennsylvania or Lewis of New-York; who abuse the principles of federalists, while they personally truckle to the party; who accept their aid, while they pretend to adjust their principles. These qualities seem to me of too great importance to be forgotten in the character of our next president. Indeed they appear under such an imposing magnitude to my own mind, that if my present impressions continue, I shall support no candidate for the Presidential chair, whose sentiments on these points shall not have been most explicitly stated by himself or at least by some of his confidential friends; nor perhaps until he has pledged himself in some form or other, never to abandon them. LUCIUS.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 7th APRIL.
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
It is now almost reduced to a certainty, that Mr. Jefferson will retire from the Presidential chair, at the expiration of his present term. The first with of our hearts must necessarily be, that his successor may be not less able and virtuous than himself; and the first question which occurs must be, who is to be that successor; where is he to be found; by what principles is he to be selected? This question becomes still more important at the present moment from the peculiar circumstances of the times. Two men are already held up throughout the union as the ostensible candidates for the office; and it becomes us, ere the seeds of disunion are too hastily sown, to consider; not which of these men ought to be preferred; but what means of election ought to be adopted; how these dissensions are to be prevented; in fact, whether these dissensions are likely to originate in the cause itself with which some have supposed them to be inseparably connected. Let us once be persuaded, that such schisms are not necessarily connected with the candidates themselves; and it will go a considerable way towards preventing their appearance among the great body of the people. We shall not now enter upon the question; of how far it is proper to select the next President from Virginia. We have certainly no desire to pull forward a candidate from our state; and we should acquiesce without the smallest dissatisfaction in the election of any other candidate from any other state by the other republicans of the union, if he were equally well qualified with the worthiest of our sons. Let us suppose, however, a possible, and perhaps a probable case: Let us suppose, that after the most comprehensive view of the interests of the union, it may be determined to select the next candidate from Virginia.—Let us suppose that this selection is to rest upon Madison or Monroe. Is this situation inevitably to produce all those embarrassments which some have fearfully anticipated?—We think not. On one important point the public mind of Virginia seems to be completely misinformed. Many have inferred from the distinguished professions of these two gentlemen, that they will both be certainly brought forward for the next Presidency; and that they already experience those heart-burnings and jealousies which are incident to a state of actual competition. But this is not the fact. Not the slightest misunderstanding affects the intercourse of these celebrated men: their cordiality is complete; the friendship which once subsisted between them, is as strong as ever. The most favourable consequences may be expected to result from this friendly understanding. So long as it continues, no selfish incitements of ambition or of jealousy can be expected to disturb their own friendship or the performance of the duties which they mutually owe to their country. The most sacred of these duties is to preserve the harmony and concert of the republican party, entire and unbroken; for upon these principles hangs the prosperity of their country. So long as this friendly understanding continues; they will combine rather than oppose their exertions; they will consult together for promoting the interest of their country, instead of separately pursuing whatever may promote their own personal aggrandizement. It is an unfounded and may be a fatal supposition, that these patriots will be easily, directly or without the most absolute necessity, brought into competition with each other. Let their zealous and disinterested friends forbear to sow the seeds of disunion among them, the utmost harmony of movement may be anticipated from their feelings for each other and for their country.—Let us suppose that the time is already come when the able and enlightened Monroe shall be landed once more on his native shores. What may be expected to be the development of Madison and Monroe? Say rather, what is the best course recommended to them by their country? Their first object of enquiry should be, whether a President ought to be elected from Virginia? They will determine how far the equal right of Virginia to give another president to the union ought to be voluntarily sacrificed to the desire of allaying those ill-founded jealousies against her, which have been excited and fomented by the federalists of the north; how far the pretensions of a Virginian would of themselves disturb the harmony which at present subsists between the republicans of the North and the South; and whether there are candidates in the other states, who have talents & pretensions equal to their own.
While Aaron Burr continues before the tribunal of crimes, some difficulties will occur in the manner of discharging our Editorial duties. It is difficult for us to distinguish all those cases in which we ought to speak, from all those, where we should be silent. Perhaps the Editor of the National Intelligencer has nearly struck upon the proper line of discrimination. Like him, we shall abstain from all "impassioned representations." And like him, we shall "unhesitatingly give all new facts as they offer themselves," without any regard to the party whom they may favor. With him, we must agree, that "even temperate discussions may be attended with its benefit;" but we shall not undertake to say on which side the balance of benefits turns. Like him, we shall stand upon the defensive, until "the federal press, by an unjust and impolitic attack upon the administration, shall compel its friends" to come forward in its defence. Let the federal press therefore beware how they injure the man, whom they have covertly undertaken to defend? Let them remember the celebrated maxim of Junius, that "a man" may in some cases be "the bitterest enemy of his friends!" Under the influence of this principle, we shall correct some of the unfounded statements which were published in the last "Atlantic World." It is not a fact, that the administration had "already engaged the most able counsel at Richmond to appear against him." It is not a fact that "offers have been made by the Executive to Mr. Wickham and Mr. Wirt;" and of course they could not have "accepted the offers made to them by the Executive for this purpose." It is not a fact, that Mr. Edmund Randolph has "been solicited for his services;" and of course, he could not have "rejected the proposal." If to "have pledged his abilities in such a case," Mr. Wickham would have "at once abandoned that line of ready integrity, which has placed him on the list of the first characters of the U. S." it is not a fact, that Mr. Wirt has "at once abandoned his ready integrity or his distinguished reputation." On the other hand, if the converse of the proposition be true, Mr. W. and Mr. R. have but added a new ray to the lustre of their characters; as whatever of eloquence and professional talents they possessed, were strenuously exerted in the defence of their client. The fact is, that both Mr. Randolph and Mr. Wickham were retained by Col. Burr the day after his arrival in this city, and that Mr. Wirt would have been spoken to for the same purpose, had he not been absent from the city. It is not a fact, that in passing "through the counties of Prince Edward, Cumberland, &c. Colonel Burr was treated with greater indignity, than could have been shown to the greatest criminal." On the contrary, we have understood from the most en-
lightened authority, that Col. Burr was treated with every civility which was consistent with his situation. There was no indignity in the conduct of his guard; no insult; no unnecessary harshness calculated to wound the feelings of their prisoner. Major Perkins did not permit him to hold any conversation with his guard or himself on the subject of his arrest; nor did Col. Burr make such an effort, more than once. But this expedient was dictated by the duty of keeping his prisoner safe. Major Perkins was charged to deliver him into the possession of the officers of the general government; and it was therefore his duty to forbid any communication between Col. Burr and his guard, or between him and the people "who might possibly lead to a ruse or an escape."
GALLERY OF PORTRAITS.
The three ablest Editors, that the Federal party have ever had in this country, were Cobbett, Callender & Cullen.—These Editors have been supported according to their supposed ability: None ever enjoyed a greater share of federal patronage, none were ever so much quoted, admired and trusted.—Now mark the history of these federal apostles! Cobbett was a subordinate officer or private soldier in the British army, which attacked the American independence. He fought against our liberties: He opposed the sacred rights of man: He would have reduced us to the honorable rank of vassals and slaves of the British empire. When he exchanged the sword for the pen, the same deep hostility to our country characterized his progress. He was the secret inmate, and the public puppet of Linton, the British minister. As far as he dared to betray his designs, he abused our revolution, and the establishment of our independence.—Hostility to the British constitution and a patriotic attachment to our principles were sufficient to bring down a vile vengeance on his pen upon the best men of our country. Everyone who recollects how the venerable Franklin was vilified and abused under the name of Lightning-Rod . And yet this very Editor was supported and admired by the Federal party: patronage flowed in from every quarter of the U. States. His opinions and even his falsehoods were eagerly cited as the oracles of truth. This man at length returned to his native country; and to find that the ministerial current of approbation run in his favor, that the Monarchical Windmill solemnly declared in the face of the House of Commons and of the world "that for his services in America he deserved from the British government a State of Gold . Services to whom? Those very services, which he had rendered to the British cause, by the supporting of federal principles. Callender was a man of strong, retentive mind, and with a style of composition to give brilliancy and interest to the deepest subject. For a time he seemed eagerly devoted to the Republican party, but he wrote for bread, and he gave early though not generally known, indications of his political apostasy. These broke out after Mr. Jefferson's election. He visited the fear of government, in search of an office. He solicited: he was refused; his disappointment threw him into the arms of Mr. Jefferson's opponents, and from that moment, he became the champion of federalism. Last of all comes Stephen Cullen Carpenter, who edits " The People's Friend " in the city of New-York. This man came under our notice, whilst he was editing the Charleston Courier , and the same political spirit yet runs through all his productions. His great objects seem to be, to eulogize every thing that is British, to vilify every thing that is French; to abuse every man and measure of the present administration; to unite us in closer ties of alliance with G. Britain, and to involve us in quarrels and wars with France. This man is said to have been a Major in the British service, during the war of the American Revolution. Like Cobbett he first fought, and then like him revolted against us. Yet is this man the favorite Editor of the Federal! through all their papers: and his opinions are held up as the found dictates of Federal principles.
Major Perkins, who resides within a few miles of Fort Stoddert & of the Spanish line, has represented to us the temper of the people of the Mississippi Territory. They conceive themselves oppressed by the double set of duties, which they pay for all the imports and exports that navigate the Mobile; but these complaints have always been restrained by a proper respect for their government. They desire a free navigation of the Mobile, undisturbed by Spanish impositions. They desire to see the Floridas delivered from their Spanish neighbours, and placed under their own government. This spirit wants only the proclamation of a war, to start into action and to fill our camp with bold and resolute Volunteers . But they are good citizens. They will not commit the prosperity of their country by attacking a nation with whom our government is at peace. So long as peace continues, they will obey the constitutional authorities of their country; but when that country shall let "lip the dogs of war," the Floridas must have a much abler and a more numerous set of soldiers than at present defend them, to preserve them from immediate conquest. It is most likely that our negotiations with Spain have been suspended by Bonaparte's visit to Poland; and that the result will not be ascertained until two or three months after his return to Paris.
COMMUNICATION.
See here thy pictured love!—for some few years, Thy flowering spring, thy summer, ardent strength, Thy sober autumn fading into age, And pale concluding winter comes at last, And shuts the scene. Departed this life on the 29th ult. after a very short illness, at his seat in this county, Col. SAMUEL RICHARDSON, aged 56 years. In the character of this truly worthy man were combined the tender sensibilities and ennobling virtues of the human heart. He has occupied various public stations, and has uniformly been faithful to the interest of those who had chosen him to serve them. In private life he has sustained an amiable reputation, such indeed as will truly constitute the qualities of an endearing husband, tender and affectionate parent, humane master, and a benevolent and charitable friend. To virtue and patriotism inextricably firm, And when beneath his low illustrious roof, Sweet peace and happy wisdom smooched his brow, Not friendship softer was, nor love more kind. With an affectionate widow and three children—Society may truly mourn their loss. Fluvanna County, April 2.
TO HIRE.
Until the first of January next, A NEGRO GIRL from 17 to 18 years of age, who has been accustomed to wait in the house, washing, and slightly acquainted with cooking.—For further information apply at the Office of the Enquirer. April 7.
PUBLIC SALES. By virtue of a Deed executed by David Roff, on the 28th day of November 1804, to the Subscribers, in trust to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, and by virtue of another Deed, executed also by the said David Roff, on the 14th day of August last, also a trust to the Subscribers, to secure the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned. Will be sold for ready money, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, between the hours of 12 and 3 o'clock, on Saturday the second day of next month, (May.) A CERTAIN Tract of LAND in the county of Chesterfield, commonly called Chester Hill, together with the Lands appertaining thereto, as a moiety of a certain adjoining Tract of Land called Audubon Chafe, containing in all by estimation six hundred and forty-five acres, be the same more or less; also the residue of a Tract of Land and appurtenances in the county of Goochland, containing originally by estimation seventeen hundred acres, but now about a thousand acres, a part of it having already been sold under the Deed of trust, bearing date the 28th of November 1804, referred to above, and bounded by the Byrd Creek, Elk Hill, James River, &c., being the residue of the Land purchased by the said David Roff from Wm. Anderson, executor of John Smith. Also—The following real estates in the Town of Columbia, to wit all that piece and parcel of ground known under the title and name of the Revanna Tobacco Ware-House, with all the buildings thereon covering nearly an acre of ground; the House and Lot adjoining that which for many years has been in the occupancy of John Dunn; the Lot and Houses known as the old as the old Tavern in the said Town, and now the residence of Wm. Patten; the Lot and half Lot with the Store and Lumber House, lately occupied by Mr. John Forbes merchant; the Lot, Houses and Tan Yard, with one acre of ground belonging thereto, now occupied by the widow Strother, with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances to each and every one of the said Lots belonging; Also a certain Tract or parcel of Land on the great Byrd Creek, purchased from Tandy Holeman and Henry Tuggles, containing about four hundred acres, be the same more or less. WILSON ALLAN, } Trustees. E. W. ROOTES, } April 7.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Deed, executed on the 27th of February last, by David Roff and Michael W. Hancock, to the Subscribers in trust, for sundry purposes therein mentioned. Will be sold for ready money, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between the hours of 12 and 3 o'clock, on Friday the 24th day of the present month, (April.) THREE PLANTATIONS with their appurtenances, on Staunton and Pig Rivers, in the counties of Pittsylvania and Bedford, known by the names of the Mountain Plantation, Pig River Plantation and Frying Pan Plantation, together with certain other Lands and appurtenances adjoining thereto, and supposed to contain in the whole ten thousand acres. WILSON ALLAN, } Trustees. E. W. ROOTES, } April 3.
JOHN LE TELLIER, DENTIST.
AT THE EAGLE TAVERN: In various branches of his profession, i.e. in restoring the Teeth to their natural elegance, without injuring their enamel, by cleaning them from that corrotive substance called Tartar, which adheres to them, it being of a yellow or black appearance, producing Scurvy, causing an offensive Breath, decaying of the Teeth, or a wafing of the Gums and bony process of the Jaw, till they drop out. Persons unto whom nature has denied the satisfaction of halting natural Teeth, may have their loss supplied by artificial ones, set with such nicety and beauty, that they cannot be distinguished from natural, and of materials that will not change to an unnatural colour. Mollow ones he plugs, so as to prevent them from being painful, or further decaying for many years, and reinstates those with the Gums that are much depreciated by carelessness or corroding medicines. Likewise extracts such as are too far gone to save, in which operation he makes use of His Patent Perpendicular Extracting Instruments, Which take the Teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the jaw or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general use by Surgeons and Dentists. He has DENTRIECE of a very superior quality, which he has lately prepared and for Sale. Those who wish to be waited on at their residence, by directing a line or servant to Mr. Le Tellier, will be attended to.
SMITH'S PATENT BAKERY.
N. F. side of the Basin of the Canal, Richmond. A now making at the above manufactory, and sold there and at the Store of the Subscriber, in any desirable quantity to accommodate purchasers. Every pains will be taken that the quality of the Bread may be supported equal to the best in the U. States; and the prices shall be regulated as low as the rates of Flour will admit. Letters and orders will meet respectful and prompt attention from JAS. SMITH, 2nd door below the Eagle Tavern. April 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
S desires to sell a part of his LOT, on the Main-Street nearly opposite the Court-House, by from twenty-two to forty-four feet in front, and extending one hundred and fifty feet back; it is an eligible situation and worthy the attention of any person who wishes to purchase for the purpose of building thereon. The terms will be made known on application to RICHARD THOMPSON. April 7.
NEW STORE.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP, OPPOSITE THE EAGLE TAVERN. SIMPSON MORRIS, From London, begs leave to inform the public, that he has just imported from London, a large assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, fit for the approaching season, which he offers now for sale, on very low terms at the above house, viz. BLACK and Colored Men's, Women's and Children's Worsted Hose; also Men's, Women's and Children's assorted White Cotton Hose of excellent quality, with and without Lace Clocks; also Woolen Broadcloths, Plain Velveteens, Cut Velveteens, Corduroys, Thicksets, Bennett's patent Cord, Toilettes; Stockings, breeches pieces, Swandown, Florentine Silk, Black Twilled Sarsenet, Black and White French and Brussel Laces, Fresh new pattern Ribbands, Bandannos Handkerchiefs; a handsome assortment of Printed and Twilled Shawls, Durants of different colors, Common and Fine 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Fine Long Lawns, Sheetings, White Corded Dimities, Cheque for Aprons, Bed Furniture, Printed Calicoes, a large assortment of Fine Plain and Fancy Muffin, Cambric Muffin; also, Real French Cambric, Red and White Flannels, Printed Dimity, Printed and White Quiltings and Marfellies, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. December 11.

Miscellaneous.
Mr. ROBERT HAMILTON, teacher of elocution in the colleges of Old and New Aberdeen, has ready for the press a valuable and useful collection for the improvement of youth in the pronunciation and delivery of the English language...
Mr. LAWRENCE, the veterinary writer, in a late letter to the Medical Journal, has proposed the following plan for the extinction of the small-pox in the rising generation, and the consequent total eradication of varioloid infection.
Mr. JAMES HARRISON has given an enumeration of the several cases of ships which have been struck with lightning: from his observations he remarks, 1. That lightning always appears to embrace one of the mast heads at first, and descends downwards...
Germany. A German, having devoted himself to the study of astronomy and mathematical geography, made a calculation, fifty years ago, with a view to determine the courses of the planets round the sun...
This being supposed, he made calculations to find in how many of our solar years all the planets of our system will have finished the great solar circle, so as to have all arrived at once at the points from which they began their respective courses.
At one of the late meetings of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Munich, Professor Ritter communicated a series of experiments, which have a direct relation to the nature of magnetism.
M. de Humboldt during his travels enriched the natural history of plants with general and very new considerations; he has traced out a sort of geography of them, in which he determines the limits of each species in latitude and in vertical height...
M. Pison has communicated to us two observations exceedingly valuable in regard to the natural history of man. The first relates to the celebrated apron of the Hottentot women; denied by some, and differently described by others.
M. Desfours has communicated a singular medical fact, made known to him by M. Bartini, physician of Asti. A young woman, after a severe indisposition, accompanied by a tumour in the region of the liver, voided fourteen bladders of the size of an egg...
M. Desfours, extending this latter observation to the bladders of which naturalists have given the name of lymphatics , and which they consider as real animals, thence concludes that this opinion of naturalists is very doubtful...
combat it in a manner which he will soon present to the public, in which he will show, from powerful authority, that the melancholy decision of the hydraïdes being an incurable disease, is void of foundation.
ACCOUNT of a newly-invented PHILOSOPHICAL TINDER-BOX.
It is a fact well known, that on rapidly compressing air, by means of a piston, a flame may be produced, which is capable of kindling combustible bodies.
As this method of obtaining light is attended with no danger, and as it is in other respects preferable to the tinder-boxes in common use, there can be little doubt of its being in a short time generally adopted.
Criminal Information—Sir Vicary Gibbs applied for a rule to show cause why a criminal information should not be filed against the proprietor of a daily newspaper...
The court desired that one of the affidavits containing the denial above stated, should be read, and likewise directed that an affidavit should be prepared, signed by the applicants, in which it should be stated not only that the porter was brewed without containing any of the poisonous ingredients, but also that it was not sold when compounded with them...
REMONSTRANCE TO WINTER. BY J. MONTGOMERY. Ah! why, unfeeling Winter! why, Still flags thy torpid wing?
THE ADMINISTATORS. Bell Tavern!! The Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leach, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c.
By Authority. LAWS OF THE U. STATES. AN ACT
In addition to an act entitled "An act in addition to an act entitled 'An act supplementary to the act providing for a naval peace establishment; 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, in addition to the present naval peace establishment, to employ a number of able seamen, ordinary seamen and boys, not exceeding five hundred, should the exigency of the public service require the same.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 8, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Making appropriations for carrying into effect certain treaties with the Cherokee and Piankashaw tribes of Indians.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for carrying into effect a convention between the United States and the Cherokee nation of Indians, the following sums, to be paid out of any monies in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, and the same hereby are appropriated; that is to say—to the said Cherokee nation, two thousand dollars, and the further annual sum of two thousand dollars for four years successively; and to the Cherokee chief, called the Black Fox, the annual sum of one hundred dollars, during his natural life.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for carrying into effect a treaty between the United States and the Piankashaw tribe of Indians, concluded at Vincennes, on the thirtieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and five, there shall be, and hereby are appropriated, in addition to appropriations for carrying into effect former treaties, a sum of one thousand dollars, and a further annual sum of three hundred dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 8, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to Humphrey Dabney, are requested to make immediate payment to him, or to either of the Subscribers, Trustees. And all those having claims are requested to bring them forward, properly attested, on or before the 15th day of April next, at which time a dividend will be made.
GABL. RALSTON, HENRY HOYT, Trustees. March 27. ep 15A.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Mullen, deceased, of Chesterfield county, wherein I am concerned, are requested to bring them forward, their accounts properly authenticated, on or before the first day of April next, as provisions will be made for the discharge of the same.
ROBERT M'TYRE, Adm'r of ANDREW SCOTT. March 10. tf.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible.
GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
LAST NOTICE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me by Richard Ferguson for purposes therein specified, WILL CERTAINLY BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for cash, on Monday the 13th of April next, at Louisa C. M. Hall being Court day: THREE likely NEGROES, the property of Richard Ferguson, consisting of two men and a boy.
Wm. WHITE, Trustee. Louisa, March 20. tf.
WILL BE SOLD.
On Monday the 27th of April next, at the late Dwelling-House of Overton Colby, Esq. dec'd. in Urbanna.
THREE SLAVES, one good Watch, a number of valuable Books, and all the household and kitchen Furniture, belonging to said deceased;—On sums above five dollars, nine months credit will be allowed the purchasers on their giving bond with approved security. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, as no extension will be given, those having claims are desired to exhibit them to the given, those having claims are desired to exhibit them to the given.
THE ADMINISTATORS. Middlesex, March 24. tf.
BELL TAVERN!!
The Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leach, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c.
ROBERT M'TYRE. N. B. A Waggon and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good Rock—for sale. Manchester, Dec. R. M. tf.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Daffodil Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Peanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swardown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kerseys, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c.
nov. 14. tf. THE Subscriber has commenced the practice of the LAW, and has determined to prosecute it with the greatest assiduity in all the courts holden in this place.
WM. HAY, JR. Richmond, Feb. 27. ep 14.
LOST.
ON Friday last in the Street—A final red morocco POCKET-BOOK, containing sundry papers of use only to the owner. Whoever delivers the same at the Office of the ENGINEER, shall receive five dollars reward. Richmond, March 6. tf.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK.
for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchey, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Affortment of Lawyers' and Sheriffs' BLANKS, just printed.
LAND—FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a Tract of LAND, lying on Tye river, in the county of Amherst, being part of the estate of the late col. John Rife, containing by actual survey 1005 acres. It is three miles distant from the Court-house, and twenty miles from Warm Springs—There are from 150 to 200 acres of this tract cleared, the residue is heavily timbered with Oak, Hickory, Chestnut, &c.
THE TENEMENT lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker.
in an agreeable retired situation and very convenient for a family. Richmond, March 6. WM. MKIM. tf.
FOR SALE.
THE BEAUTIFUL SEAT OF BELVIDERE, adjoining this city, with four acres adjacent, or any additional quantity, not exceeding twenty, which will be laid off to suit the purchaser.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers For Sale, under the form of WHITE & SHELTON.
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep 14.
TO RENT.
THE TENEMENT lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agreeable retired situation and very convenient for a family. Richmond, March 6. WM. MKIM. tf.
FOR SALE.
AS it is my intention to settle in the state of Kentucky, I have, therefore, to request all those who have claims against me to come forward for settlement, on or before the tenth of March, that they may receive payment; and all indebted to make immediate payment, or suits will be instituted immediately. ROBT. CROUCH. February 29. tf.
WASHINGTON TAVERN!
ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD HALLAM. A considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage.
Richmond, February 17. tf.
RICHARD BROOKE, At the sign of the Plough, nearly opposite the Street leading from Mayo's Bridge.
Has just received and opened part of his SPRING GOODS, and desires the remainder, which being laid in on the last term, he will sell on the most reduced prices, for cash or Country Produce.
AMONG THEM ARE.....
Cloths & Kerseys, do. do. Red, brown & yellow India Dimities, Bandanna do. Do. Calicoes, Madrass do. Furniture do. Silk Gloves, Ginghams, Velvet Ribbons, Silk and Cotton Chambray, Selving Silk, 9-8 & 6-4 Cambrick, Colours do. Mullins, Linen Cambrick, Plain & Laced do. Long Lawn, Book do. Dimities & Cambrick Dimities, Plain & Worked Leno, 7-8 & 4-4 Irish Linen, Crapes & Saracenetts, Diaper, Patillas, Laces & Ribbons, White & brown Plaitillas, Silk & Cotton Shawls, White & brown Plaitillas, Do. Counterpanes, Dowlas, Gentlemen & Ladies Silk Gingham, Ticklenburgh, & Cotton Hois, Linen & Cotton Checks, Silk, Cotton & Leather, With Hardware and a variety of other articles. He wishes to rent the upper part of the House consisting of four rooms, two of which are very large & have been recently repaired, together with the necessary out Houses. March 24. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS,
Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by G. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favour them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William McKenzie & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of Messrs. Poffler & Meneur—among which are the following articles:
BROWN SUGAR of Bar Iron, German, Crawley superior quality, Antigua & Blistered Steel, Ditto ditto second ditto, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Belt Green Coffee, Very Old Antigua Rum, Salt in Sacks, Holland Gin, Molasses and Treacle, Cognac Brandy, of very superior quality, Scotch Barley, Race Ginger, Pepper, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Pimento, Nutmegs, Malaga Wine, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon, Fresh Muscatel Raisins & Currants, Fresh London Mustard, Soft Shelled Almonds, in small boxes, Copperas, Belt Florent Indigo and Saltpetre, Fig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of 20 lbs. each, English F F Gunpowder, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Patent Shot, well assorted, Fresh Gunpowder, Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Caldwell, Frazer & Co's Ditto by the lb, Superfine Chocolate, Young Hylon do. of the first quality, New-York Candles and Soap, N. England & Bull's Spermaceti Candles, Cheese. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorised to settle all claims due to and by the concern.
C. H. SAUNDERS, TARTLON SAUNDERS. Nov. 22. tf.
WANTED.
AS an Apprentice in a Dry Good Store, a boy with good recommendations, from 12 to 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 27. tf.
PROPOSALS.
WILL be received by the executive, for furnishing the convicts in the Penitentiary, with rations for one year, from the first day of next month. The component parts of each ration, may be ascertained, by persons wishing to contract, by applying to DANIEL L. HYLTION, Clerk, C. C. C. March 27. tf.
FOR SALE.
THE BEAUTIFUL SEAT OF BELVIDERE, adjoining this city, with four acres adjacent, or any additional quantity, not exceeding twenty, which will be laid off to suit the purchaser.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers For Sale, under the form of WHITE & SHELTON.
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep 14.
TO RENT.
THE TENEMENT lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agreeable retired situation and very convenient for a family. Richmond, March 6. WM. MKIM. tf.
FOR SALE.
AS it is my intention to settle in the state of Kentucky, I have, therefore, to request all those who have claims against me to come forward for settlement, on or before the tenth of March, that they may receive payment; and all indebted to make immediate payment, or suits will be instituted immediately. ROBT. CROUCH. February 29. tf.
FOR SALE.
THAT well known & valuable FARM, on Chickahominy river, formerly the property of Mr. Thomas Watkins, deceased, about 14 miles from Richmond, containing 546 acres; a very considerable part, is valuable swamp land, a part of which is reclaimed, and now in meadow, from which I have been credibly informed, that Mr. Watkins in his life time, cut upwards of 100 ton in the year; there is about 120 acres of the swamp land, now in timber, and could be reclaimed at a very inconsiderable expense, to make it produce at least double the quantity of hay, that has been formerly cut. There is a considerable quantity of cedar, on the high land, and I believe full sufficient to fine the greater part of the plantation in. On this plantation, is a tolerable good dwelling house, kitchen, and a very good barn, with several out houses for the negroes; also, an excellent apple orchard, of about 300 bearing trees, independent of the old orchard, of 100 more of the best fruit, and about 300 peach trees, selected from the best kind, with a variety of pears, cherries, and all of which are choice fruit. There is also on this plantation, a very valuable mill seat, on which there was formerly a good grist mill, and from information received from 50 to 60 barrels of toll corn, per annum. Last year, I erected a new mill house on it, with a considerable part of the rebuilding year, finished, and for about 100 dollars expense, the mill could be completed. Few plantations in this country, possess more natural advantages, as the whole of the meadow can be watered from the mill stream. This farm, is worthy the object of any person who is fond of farming, and can be made as productive as any in the state, for the number of acres it contains. I am satisfied, to any man, who would turn his attention to making of hay, the product of that article alone, would be from 4 to 500 pounds annually, independent of corn and wheat; to any person inclined to purchase this farm, I will give a credit of 3 years, on paying down 1/3 of the purchase money, on securing the balance, by a Deed of Trust, on the premises. DANIEL L. HYLTION. March 27. Law2w—14.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE.
At Jacob Jelatis's Book Store, a few days since, the Market, Richmond.
THE AMERICAN PLEADER'S ASSISTANT.
being a collection of approved decisions, writs, returns and proceedings in the several actions now in use within the U. States—By Collium Read, Esq.
Lectures on the elements of Chemistry delivered in the University of Edinburgh, by the late Joseph Black, M. D.
Subscribers to the Lectures are requested to call for their books.
Constantly for sale Writing & Wrapping Paper, Blank Books, Quills, &c. &c. March 27. Law2w—14.
FOR RENT.
And immediate possession given. A THREE storied HOUSE, smoke-house, garden, &c. on the Basin, occupied the preceding year by Mr. Chancellor H. Saunders. This house is well calculated for a boarding or a genteel private family, having four rooms and a passage on each floor, and two kitchen and two cellar rooms on the ground floor. For terms apply to Mr. Thomas Underwood, jr. at the public ware house, or to Mr. Leander Hughes at Messrs. Shapard and Luckes, opposite the Market. ARCHILLAUS HUGHES. January 10. cavtff.
The subscriber will also dispose of a part or the whole of a valuable half acre water LOT on the Basin, No. 409 with six small Tenements thereon, and a half acre LOT No. 396 with a good Dwelling-House thereon, handsomely situated for a private dwelling. A credit of five or ten years may be had for three fourths of the purchase money, by giving satisfactory security and paying the interest thereon, annually. If the above property is not disposed of at private sale, by the 2nd day of March, it will on that day, if fair, if not, the next fair day, be disposed of at auction, to the highest bidder on the premises. For terms, apply to Mr. Leander Hughes, in Richmond, or the subscriber living in New-Kent, near Bottoms Bridge. A. H. Jan. 10. cavtff.
THE SUBSCRIBER
OFFERS for sale, 500 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, in the North Garden in Albemarle, on the waters of Hardwire, known by the name of Sheppard's quarter; the wood land of which is strong tobacco land, and the plantation in good order for farming, having a good frame Barn, an Overseeer & Negro houses on it. There are about 20 acres of strong bottom land to clear, which will produce good tobacco. This land lies about 20 miles from Milton and Warren, and between the latter and the land. It is a valuable wheat mill, it is in a good neighbourhood, and well watered. Mr. Matthew Brown, who lives on the land, will show it to any one applying (or the subscriber) 1550 dollars of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the balance in three equal annual payments, with security on the land. If the above land, be not sold privately before (at which notice will be given) it will be offered for sale, on the above terms, on Monday the 4th day of May next, at Charlottesville, being Albemarle court day, by D. MINOR. March 20. Law2wp.
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
WILLIAM WEST has purchased the stock of DRUGS & MEDICINES, belonging to the firm of Dr. Daniel Wilson & Co. at their Store on Main-street, Shockoe-Hill, where he intends to carry on the business of an Apothecary. In addition to the Stock purchased of the said firm, he has just received a fresh supply of articles in that line, laid in for him by one well acquainted with their respective qualities, all are warranted genuine, and will be sold on moderate terms. Orders, &c. that he may be favoured with, shall be promptly attended to. N. B. Just received a small invoice of patent Medicines, Copal Varnish and Paints. February 6. cavtff.
FOR SALE.
A CONVENIENT HOUSE & LOT for a private family, it being brick 30 feet by 18, with two rooms, on a floor with a passage and fire place in each room, situated on the cross street leading from the main-street to the church; in a healthy part of the city, there being an excellent spring on said Lot, and also a small Brick House 14 by 12 1/2 feet square, well calculated for a Counting-House; which, with a number of other conveniences makes the situation desirable for a genteel family. The payments will be one fourth cash, and six, twelve and eighteen months, for the other three fourths of the money, the payments to be secured in the customary way. WM. HARPER. N. B. If the above property is not disposed of at private sale, before the 2nd day of May, it will on that day be sold at Public Auction on the premises by Danyja, Fester & Shabell. March 12. Law3w & Law4w.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.