The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-04-24 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 24, 1807.
[VOLUME 3.]
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 24th, 1807. Edward Watson, against 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, of this county. And it is further ordered, that the deft. John Temple do not pay, convey away, or secure any debts by him owing to the other deft. Thomas Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy. Test, ROBERT POLLARD, e. c. March 27. eptm.
Sales at Auction.
On Monday the 27th April next, on the premises, will be sold,
A VALUABLE HOUSE & LOT, situated on the south side of the Hay-Market square, on the street leading from the Basin of the Canal to the River. The house is built of wood, has lately been thoroughly repaired and calculated to accommodate a large family.
On paying down a small proportion of the purchase money, a very liberal credit will be given on the balance. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m's. April 14. tf.
FOR SALE.
THAT valuable LOT on Shockoe-Hill, adjoining Mr. Pickett's. Its short distance from the Capitol, and situation on a wide and beautiful street render it very desirable property.
The terms are accommodating and may be known on application to the Subscribers. April 14. tf. TAYLOR & BROWN.
WILL BE SOLD
At Public Auction, on the premises, on Thursday the 7th day of May next, if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter.
A VALUABLE tract of LAND, containing 168 acres more or less, lying in the lower end of the county of Louisa, whereon Thomas Wath now resides, and adjoining the lands of Messrs. John S. Smith, Joseph Eggleston and H. Dickenson.
Six Months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on his giving a note negotiable in the Bank of Virginia with an approved endorser or endorser, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of said Note.
TAYLOR AND BROWN, Trustee for the Creditors of Mr. Geo. Greenhow. April 17. tf.
PUBLIC SALES.
By virtue of a Deed executed by David Rofs, on the 23th 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 Rofs, 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 Thursday the 21st 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 Auburn Chase, 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 which has 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 Rofs 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 Rivanna Tobacco Warehouse, 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 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 Holman and Henry Tuggles, containing about four hundred acres, be the same more or less.
WILSON ALLAN, } Trustees. E. W. ROOTES, } April 21. tf.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Deed, executed on the 27th of February last, by David Rofs 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 Tuesday the 12th day of next month, (May.)
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 21. tf.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers beg leave to inform their friends, and the public in general, that they have taken the House adjoining the Black Smith's Shop, lately occupied by Matthew Anderson, and now by Charles Bonner, and opposite Thomas Watson's shoemaker's shop, on the lot of the hill leading to the Capitol; where they intend to carry on the Taylor's and Lacy's habit making business in all its various branches. Such as it is proper to give them custom, may rely on the strictest attention and punctuality. Orders from the country will be received and strictly attended to.
HENDERSON & CANNON. April 21. 2p.
Europe.
CONTINUATION of Foreign Intelligence by late arrivals.
LONDON, Feb. 21.
Another order of council respecting neutrals has been signed, which will probably appear in the Gazette of this evening. It is as follows:
ORDER.
Neutral vessels laden with cargoes, consisting of the articles hereinafter enumerated, coming to any port of the United Kingdom, are not to be interrupted (provided they are not coming from any port in a state of strict and rigorous blockade) and in case any such vessel so coming with such articles shall be brought for adjudication before the High Court of Admiralty, or any court of Vice-Admiralty, the same are to be forthwith liberated, upon a claim being given by or on behalf of the merchant or merchants to whom such articles are consigned, without the necessity of producing proof as to the property.
Enumeration of articles.
Grain, viz. corn meal and flour (if imported according to the provisions of the corn laws) rice, Spanish wool, mohair, yarn, madder roots, smalts, fumach, argol, galls, cream of tartar, safflower, valonea, brimstone, Spanish wine, indigo, saffron, verdigree, cochineal, orchilla, weed, turpentine, pitch, hemp, timber, fir, oak, oak plank, masts and spars, rags, oak bark, flax, feeds, oil of turpentine, cork, organze, thrown and raw silk (not being of the production of the East-Indies or China) quicksilver.
February 26.
We have received by a Danish mail very important intelligence from the seat of war, and that given in such official form as to leave little doubt of its accuracy to a certain extent.
Official Report, dated Elbing, January 29, 1807.
The intended junction between Marshal Bernadotte and Marshal Ney, the former of whom marched in the night, between the 24th and 25th from Elbing, has been interrupted on the retreat of the latter near Mohrungen, in consequence of the expeditions and unexpected arrival of the combined Russian and Prussian corps. In the enemy's retreat, near Mohrungen, Leibstadt, and Saalfeldt, 4,000 of them were taken prisoners, ten pieces of cannon, and two stands of colours, as well as the whole baggage of Marshal Bernadotte. The brave lieut. gen. Aurep, however, of the Russian corps, has been taken by a musket ball.
Marshal Bernadotte has been driven back by the persevering advance of our forces, into the forest of Strausberg, 20 leagues from Elbing; and Marshal Ney to Przasniesz in New East Prussia. The former is completely surrounded; but the latter had joined prince Murat, and the combined army will shortly give them battle. The Russian army is commanded by the general in chief Von Benningen, and consists of ten divisions, or upwards of 200,000 men, which will be joined in a fortnight by Iettman Platon, with 20 pieces of riding artillery, and 20,000 cossacks.
Position of the ten divisions of the army:
1. Gen. Von Ellen, with 40,000 men, stands near Broehl and Wilsack, in Macomeck, near East Prussia. 2. Major-gen. Sedmoratzky, with 20,000 men near Johannsberg, Clova and Nickalakei, between the lakes. The remaining seven divisions, which are fronted by two van guards, and a corps of cavalry, have their left wing extended towards Neidenburg and Pilszenheim, with their right towards Eglau. Gen. L'Estocq is posted from Saalfeldt to Reichenberg and Marienwerder. According to some reports, for the veracity of which we cannot, however, altogether vouch, a large corps of Cossacks and Calmucks is shortly to come from Pillau, through the district of Dantzig, to act against the insurgents.
February 28.
When Sir Home Popham left Maldonado, rear admiral Sir T. Trowbridge was hourly expected from India to take upon him the command there. Admiral Sterling was then to go to the Cape, where he is to command. He will take most of the line of battle ships with him; frigates are the only description of force that can act in the Rio de la Plata.
Lieutenant General Whitehead is immediately to proceed to South America, to take the chief command in that quarter. He is to take with him a considerable staff, and the whole of the forces under his command will amount to about 10,000 men.
In the House of Commons, on Friday, Feb. 20th. Mr. Grenville informed the house, from the Bar, that the lords of the admiralty having thought proper to put Sir Home Popham, a member of the house, under arrest, preparatory to his being tried by court martial, for improper conduct; and being desirous to give the House the earliest information on that proceeding, they had directed him to lay before the house a copy of the Warrant under which the arrest had been made.
Mr. Grenville then brought up the warrant, which was read by the Clerk at the table, and was in substance as follows:
"Whereas, Captain Sir Home Popham left the Cape of Good Hope without my orders, and proceeded to attack a Spanish settlement on Rio de la Plata, now this is to command you, that you take the said Sir H. Popham under arrest, preparatory to his trial by court martial, for his said offence. But you are not to put him to any greater inconvenience than is absolutely necessary; and, therefore, having made the arrest, you are to take his word of honour for his appearance when the court-martial takes place, and you are to attend him to and from the said court-martial."
"To John Cricket, Esq. Marshall of the Admiralty."
On the motion of Lord Howick it was ordered, that what had been said by Mr. Grenville, and a Copy of the warrant, should be entered on the journals.
In consequence of orders from the Admiral, Vice-Admiral Sir James Saumarez has failed with his division of the Channel Fleet from Torbay, to cruise off Brest. It was apprehended that the French would avail themselves of the opportunity of our Squadron's being blown off their coast to attempt their escape. The Indefatigable frigate, which has arrived at Plymouth in a damaged state, reports, "that the enemy's force in Brest consists of twelve sail of the line and four frigates, which were all in a condition for sailing at a moment's warning, and in evident expectation of an opportunity."
NEW-YORK, April 17.
The ship George, captain Taylor, arrived at this port last evening in the remarkably short passage of 25 days from Greenock, and has put the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser in possession of London papers nine days later than had been received by the Liberty, and Greenock papers to the 20th March.
The late hour at which they came into our hands, and the pre-occupancy of our paper by other articles, have compelled us to confine our extracts almost exclusively to the bullets of the French Grand Army. Of these we have from the 5th to the 6th, and they complete our series.
Sir Home Popham, whose trial is noticed in a preceding column, has been found guilty of the charge alleged against him, and was sentenced to a severe reprimand.
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
Through the politeness of Captain Chew, we are enabled to lay before the readers of the Mercantile Advertiser, European intelligence to the 8th of March, inclusive, from London papers to that date received by the ship Liberty. Capt. C. left Liverpool on the 10th of March, and has supplied us with a Liverpool paper of the day preceding.
Our extracts are made from the latest London paper only, those of a previous date having no accounts from the hostile armies subsequent to the 5th bulletin.
Sir Home Popham's trial commenced on the 6th of March on board the Gladiator at Portsmouth. The evidence in support of the prosecution did not occupy more than two hours. The court allowed him until the 9th to prepare his defence.
The British Imperial Parliament have wiped off one foul stain from the honor of the nation. They have abolished the slave trade. This act of justice and humanity is to go into operation on the 1st of May. It was moved on the 7th of March in the Commons to substitute the year 1812 instead of 1807; but the motion for an immediate abolition was carried on a division, by 175 against 17.
LONDON, March 8.
The French corps under Gen. Lefebvre, has been defeated by a body of Prussians near Marienwerder.
Lefebvre is stated to have attacked a Russian and Prussian corps at Marienwerder on the 11th February; but the result of the contest, or whence the allied troops came, is not mentioned.
Although the French have succeeded in restoring tranquility in Hesse, insurrections appear to have broken out in various other parts of Germany, which cannot fail to embarrass Bonaparte, either in exposing his supplies from France to danger, or in requiring for their protection, a greater force than, in his present circumstances, he can afford for such service. Wittenberg and the Banks of the Main are in the hands of the insurgents; and in Weimar, Gotha, Coburg, and most of the neighbouring Duchies, an extensive and organised system of revolt prevails.
The blockade of Vistula has exposed the inhabitants to the greatest distress. The principal supply of fuel was heretofore brought from Dalmatia, but the British and Russian vessels before the port will not allow a barque of any description to enter, and the winter had, at the date of the last accounts, set in with great severity.
The king of Holland has passed a decree, that no person, with the exception of a few officers of his household, shall enjoy the salary or emoluments of two employments. He is to retain the higher salary and half the other.
The ceremony of the distribution of the insignia of the Dutch Order of Merit, took place at the Hague, on the 16th ult. A tripod, in the form of an altar, supporting the Bible, was erected at the foot of the throne; each person who was to receive the order, on being called by the grand chancellor of the order, advanced to it, and kneeling, placed his hand on the Bible, laying at the same time, "I swear it." He then rose and advancing to the second step of the throne, received from the king the insignia of the order. The queen and several ladies were stationed in a gallery opposite to the throne.
General Mayern, who is charged with recruiting for the Dutch army in Westphalia, had obtained numerous recruits; but so great has been the desertion amongst them, that he is stated to have executed 78 of them within the term of four days.
Hesse, it is said, has been promised by Bonaparte to the grand duke of Baden.
The king of Saxony is so ill that his recovery is despaired of. The greatest embarrassment prevails in that country; the people, from the want of circulating medium, being unable to discharge the contributions imposed by France.
The Bavarians, it is stated, are to garrison Brannau, the French troops there being ordered to the army.
Cesar Berthier is to succeed Andreossy as French Ambassador at Vienna.
All the Prussian Officers, prisoners by capitulation, who were allowed to reside where they pleased on their parole, have recently been ordered to France.
Great part of the Prussian artillery taken at Berlin and Magdeburg, particularly the mortars, have been ordered to France.
M. Le Chevardiere, the French Consul at Hamburg, has given notice, that all vessels failing for the Elbe must previously submit to examination at Stadt.
General St. Cyr is to replace General Victor in the command of the 10th Division of the French army.
Baron Hardenberg, the Prussian Cabinet Minister, was at Konigsberg on the 30th January.
The new plan of dividing the Austrian Provinces, into Stadtholderates, has, on a more mature consideration, been abandoned for the present.
Yesterday a report was in circulation, that the Russians had lost 30,000 men in a battle with the French; but it was very generally disbelieved.
The South American Expedition, which is so unaccountably detained at Portsmouth, comprises one company of artillery, one troop of dragoons, and the 8th regiment.
The London Gazette of March 7th, contains an order in Council, dated 4th, placing Curacoa, in point of commercial relations, on a footing with our other West-India Islands.
PRICE OF STOCKS YESTERDAY—8 per cent. consols 68 1-2—Omnium 1 3-4 to 2.
LONDON, February 14.
We understand that another Order has been issued by government for the blockade of the Rivers Elbe and Weser. It is said, that some vessels have lately been fitted out in both these rivers, which are destined to form a part of the meditated Dutch Expedition to Batavia.
Captain Whitby, of the Leander, from which ship the American was shot some months since, whose death occasioned so much agitation in America, is to be tried by a Court Martial in Portsmouth harbour on Monday next. The trial has been postponed for some time, in order to afford the parties interested for the deceased, who were apprised of the intention to bring this officer to trial, to sustain the accusation if they thought proper. But no evidence appears against the accused.
March 18.
Yesterday a bag of letters from Holland reached the Post-Office, some of which we understand are dated on Wednesday last. We have received a packet of Rotterdam, Flushing, and Schiedam papers, by this conveyance. The French head quarters, are stated to have been fixed at Thorn, in the neighbourhood of which the army is said to be concentrated. The divisions of Ney and Augereau are said to have occupied Bromberg, Iznitza, Podguzze; and other towns on the western bank of the Vistula.
All the French troops have been withdrawn from Prague.
Nothing of moment had on the 5th inst. been attempted against Stralsund. The garrison comprised 12,000 men, and Rugen was occupied by a force fully competent to its defence. Skirmishes occurred almost daily on the Baltic, but without producing any result of interest.
A large military force, chiefly cavalry, is to be sent to the Continent early in the Spring. The Ordnance and Transport Boards are building with the necessary preparations.
A fleet of ten or twelve sail of the line is likewise equipping for the Baltic. It is to be composed of old 74's to carry twenty four pounders in the main deck, instead of thirty-two's.
March 16.
The dispatches which we have already stated to have been brought by Mr. Pierrepont, were from the Court of Prussia at Memel, and not as has been stated from Stockholm. He likewise brought letters from Lord Hutchinson; but the principal object of his journey was to deliver to Ministers a treaty offensive and defensive, between the courts of Memel, Stockholm, and London. The intelligence which he brings from the theatre of war is merely incidental, and was not of great importance enough to have exclusively required a more than ordinary messenger. We understand to be in substance as follows:—
The Russians on the 10th, two days after the battle of Eylau, were encamped within two miles of the scene of action—the Praga was between the two armies. The French were in retreat; the Russians remained stationary; but from the barren state of the country, and the total want of every thing, orders had been given to fall back.
From the line of retreat of the French, it was believed at Memel and Konigsberg, that they were about to abandon Warsaw, and to establish themselves at Thorn.
All their out posts on the Narew were already called in; but it was supposed, at the period of the departure of Mr. Pierrepont, that from the number of sick and wounded in the hospitals at Warsaw, the French would be compelled to retain a powerful garrison in that city.
The French troops were much harassed by the Cossacks, who, with an irregularity against which no vigilance could guard, availed themselves of every opportunity of crossing the rivers, and harassing the rear detachments of the French army. Many of the French cavalry had been drowned in attempting to follow them across the rivers.
Price of Stocks, 3 per cent. consols 62 5-8—Omnium 1 3-4 premium.
March 17.
A Hamburg paper of the 7th inst. was received in town yesterday. The most important article it contains is the Turkish Proclamation for shutting the Canal against vessels of all nations, during the present war between Russia & the Porte.
Extract of a letter written three days after the Battle of Prussian Eylau, by an officer of the Russian Army, to his Father at Lubec.
"Tilsit, in the Kingdom of Prussia, near the Niemen, 20 leagues N. E. of Konigsberg, Feb. 11.
"When you receive this Letter, you will perhaps have heard of the terrible battle fought three days ago, between our army and the French. As I supposed you might be very uneasy respecting my fate, I hasten to satisfy you by the present letter. Nothing disagreeable has occurred to me, though I have been a whole day in the midst of a shower of balls and bullets. I know not how it was possible to come out of such a scene of desolation alive; but after all, thank God, I have not received a scratch, and therefore am much more fortunate than most of the brave officers of our regiment, who have fallen. Those who are not killed are almost all wounded. This battle has been more fatal than that of Auerstet.
"Our army has performed prodigies of valour. Though we have lost a number of men, it is generally agreed, that it is an astonishing circumstance not to have lost more; and this is looked upon as an effect of the excellent discipline which prevailed in the army during the heat of the action, & in the midst of such a fire as never was seen.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
FIFTY-FIFTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
WARSAW, Jan. 29, 1807.
The details of the battle of Mohrungen are as follows.
The Marshal Prince of Ponte Corvo arrived at Mohrungen with the division of Drouet, on the 25th of this month, at 11 o'clock in the morning, at the very moment when the general of brigade Paciod was attacked by the enemy.
The Marshal Prince of Ponte Corvo ordered an immediate attack of the village of Pierrefeldeben, by a battalion of the ninth of light infantry. This village was defended by three Russian battalions, which were supported by three others. The Prince of Ponte Corvo caused also two other battalions to march, to support that of the ninth. The action was very sharp. The Eagle of the ninth regiment of light infantry was taken by the enemy; but on the aspect of the affront with which this brave regiment was on the point of being covered forever, and from which neither victory, nor the glory acquired in an hundred combats, would have purified it; the soldiers animated with an incontestable ardor, precipitated themselves on the enemy, whom they routed, and recovered their Eagle.
In the mean while the French line, composed of the 8th of the line, of the 27th of light infantry, and of the 25th, were formed, and attacked the Russian line, which had taken its position on a rising ground. The fire of the musketry was very brisk, and at point blank distance.
At this moment General Depont appeared on the road, with the 22d and 26th regiments. He turned the right wing of the enemy. A battalion of the 22d rushed upon the enemy with its usual impetuosity, put them to flight, killing several of them. The only prisoners they made were those who were in the houses. The Russians were pursued for two leagues, and were it not for the coming on of night, the pursuit would have been continued. Counts Pahlen and Galitzien commanded the Russians. They left 1200 dead on the field of battle, and lost 300 prisoners and several howitzers.
Laplanché, General of Brigade, distinguished himself. The 12th Dragons made a fine charge against the Russian infantry. It is not only the good conduct of the soldiers, and the talents of the generals, which are most worthy of remark, but the expedition with which the troops broke up from their cantonments, and performed a march which would be reckoned extraordinary for any other troops without a man being missing in the field of battle. It is this which eminently distinguishes soldiers who have no other impulse but that of honor.
A Tartar is just arrived from Constantinople, which place he left on the 1st of this month. He has been dispatched to London by the Porte.
On the 30th of December, war with Russia had been solemnly proclaimed. The Pasha and the Sword had been sent to the Grand Vizier, 28 regiments of Janissaries set out for Constantinople, and several others passed from Asia to Europe.
The Ambassador of Russia, his whole suit, all the Russians in that city and all the Greeks belonging to them, to the amount of 7 or 800, quitted Constantinople on the 29th.
The English Minister, and the two English men of war remained spectators of these events, and appeared to wait for orders from the government.
The Tartar passed through Widdien the 15th of Jan. He found the roads covered with troops who marched with alacrity against their eternal enemy; 60,000 men were already at Rodschuk, and 25,000 composing the advanced guard, were between this town and Bucharest. The Russians halted at Bucharest, which they occupied with an advanced guard of 15,000 men.
Prince Suzzo was proclaimed Hospodar of Wallachia. Prince Ypsilanti was proclaimed a traitor, and a price set upon his head.
The Tartar met the Persian Ambassador half way between Constantinople and Widdien, and the ambassador extraordinary from the Porte beyond that town.

The victories of Pultusk and Golynin, were already known in the Ottoman empire. The Tartar courier had heard the report from the Turks before he arrived at Widdin. The Thermometer continues at two or three degrees below 0. It is the most favorable season for the army.
FIFTY-NINTH BULLETIN.
"Prussian Eylau, Feb. 14." The enemy has taken a position behind the Pregel. Our patrols are before Konigsberg, but the emperor has thought proper to concentrate his army in winter quarters in such a manner that it may be in a condition to cover the line of the Vistula. The number of cannon which have been taken since the battle of Bergfried is about sixty. The twenty-four pieces which the enemy left behind in the battle of Eylau, are sent to Thorn. The enemy have circulated the subjoined report, which is entirely false. They attacked the town, but were immediately driven back. They acknowledge 20,000 men killed and wounded, but their loss is much greater. Their capture of nine eagles is no less false than the account of their taking possession of the town. The grand duke of Berg still has his head quarters at Wirttemberg, close upon the Pregel. General Hautpoul has died of his wounds; his loss is generally deplored—but few warriors have terminated their career so gloriously. His division of cuirassiers have distinguished themselves in all the battles. The emperor has given orders for removing his body to Paris. The general of brigade, Bernard de St. Sulpiice, who was wounded in the wrist, refused to go to the Field Hospital in the rear to be dressed, but made a second charge on the enemy with his cavalry. His majesty is so well pleased with his conduct, that he has appointed him a general of division. On the 12th marshal Lefebvre advanced to Marienwerder, where he found seven Prussian squadrons: he defeated them, and made prisoners 300 men; among whom are a colonel, a major, and several other officers—he also took 250 horses. Those who escaped, fled towards Dantzig. (The Russian report mentioned in this Bulletin is not given with it.)
SIXTIETH BULLETIN.
"Prussian Eylau, Feb. 17." The conquest of Silesia is prosecuted. The fortress of Schweidnitz has surrendered, and the capitulation is annexed. (We do not think it necessary to insert it, as the conditions are the same as those on which Breslau and Brieg surrendered.) The Prussian governor of Silesia is shut up in Glatz, after having been driven by general Lefebvre out of the positions of Frankenstein, and Neurode. In these affairs, the Wurtemberg troops behaved remarkably well. The Bavarian regiment of Tonn and Taxi, commanded by Colonel Seydis, and the 6th regiment of Bavarian infantry of the line, under colonel Baker, eminently distinguished themselves. The enemy lost about 100 killed, and 200 prisoners. The siege of Cotel is conducted with vigour. Since the battle of Eylau the enemy have re-assembled behind the Pregel. We hoped to have driven them from that position, had the river remained frozen; but a thaw has commenced, and this river is a boundary beyond which the French army has no interest to pursue them. About 3000 Russian prisoners, who were at Weissenberg, have been set at liberty by a troop of cossacks, consisting of 1000 men. The cold has entirely ceased; the snow is everywhere melted, and the season exhibits a singular phenomenon of the mild weather of the last days of April, in the middle of the month of February. The army is entering into cantonments."
SIXTY FIRST BULLETIN.
"Landberg, Feb. 18." The battle of Eylau, was at first considered as a victory by several of the enemy's officers. Such indeed, was the belief at Konigsberg, during the whole evening of the 8th, but the alarm was great when the Russian head quarters and the army arrived there. Soon after the sound of our cannon was heard, and the French were seen in the possession of a height which flanked the whole of the Russian troops. The Russian general declared that he would defend the town, which greatly increased the alarm of the inhabitants, who said, 'We shall share the fate of Lubeck.' It was fortunate, however, for this town, that it did not come within the plan of the French generals to drive the Russians from this position. The number of dead in the Russian army in generals and other officers is very remarkable. In consequence of the battle of Eylau, more than 5000 wounded Russians found in the field of battle, or in the neighbouring hospitals, have fallen into the hands of the victors. Part of them are since dead. The remainder, who are slightly wounded, have increased the number of prisoners. Fifteen hundred have been sent back to the Russian army. It is reckoned that the Russians had 15,000 wounded, besides these 5000 which fell into the hands of the French. The army has resumed its quarters. The districts of Elbing, Liebstadt, and Osterode, are the finest in this country, and the emperor has chosen them for the cantonments of his left wing. Marshal Mortier has gone back to Swedish Pomerania. Strausfeld is blockaded: and it is to be regretted that the enemy have, without any reason, burnt the fine suburb of Kuiper. The fire presented a horrible spectacle, and more than 2000 persons are in consequence of it destitute of any home or shelter."
SIXTY-SECOND BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
"Leibstadt, Feb. 21." The right of the Grand Army has been victorious, like the centre of the left. General Essen, at the head of 25,000 men, advanced to Ostrolenka on the 15th, along the two banks of the Narew; when arrived at the village of Flacis Lawowa, he met the advanced guard of general Savary, who commanded the 5th corps. On the 16th, at break of day, Gen. Gazan, with a part of his division, made an oblique movement upon the advanced guard. At nine in the morning he met the enemy, on the road to Novogrod, attacked, defeated and put him to the rout. But at the same moment the enemy attacked Ostrolenka by the left bank. Gen. Campana, with a brigade of the division of Gen. Gazan, and Gen. Ruffin, with a brigade of the division of Gen. Oudinot, defended that small town. Gen. Savary sent thither the General of Division Reille, Chief of the Staff of the Army. The Russian Infantry, in several columns, endeavoured to carry the town. The enemy was suffered to advance half the length of the streets, when he was marched again and charged. He was three times cut down, and left the streets covered with the dead. The loss of the enemy was so great that he abandoned the town, and took a position behind the sand hills which cover it. The divisions of Generals Suchet and Oudinot advanced; at noon the heads of their columns arrived at Ostrolenka. Gen. Savary drew up his little army in the following manner: Gen. Oudinot commanded the left, in two lines; Gen. Suchet the centre; & Gen. Reille, commanding a brigade of the division of Gazan, formed the right. He covered himself with all his artillery, and marched against the enemies. The intrepid Gen. Oudinot put himself at the head of the cavalry, made a successful charge, and cut in pieces the Cossacks of the rear guard of the enemy. The fire was very brisk; the enemy gave way on all sides, and was followed fighting during three leagues. The next day the enemy was pursued several leagues, but without being perceived. His cavalry had retreated the whole night. Gen. Suwarrows, and several officers of the enemy, are among the slain. The enemy has abandoned a great number of wounded, 1300 have been taken off the field, and more are bringing in every instant. Seven pieces of cannon and two standards are the trophies of this victory. The enemy has left 1300 dead on the field of battle. On our side we have had 60 men killed, and from 4 to 500 wounded. But a loss most sensibly felt is that of the Gen. of Brigade, Campana, who was an officer of great merit and promise: he was born in the department of Marengo. The Emperor has been much grieved at his loss. The 104th regiment distinguished itself particularly in this affair. Among the wounded are Col. Du Hamel, of the 51st regiment of light infantry; and the Col. of Artillery, Nourrit. The Emperor has ordered the 5th corps to go into winter quarters. The thaw is dreadful. The season will not permit any thing great to be achieved; it is that of repose. The enemy first broke up from his quarters; he has repented it."
Thomas arrived at Ostrolenka. Gen. Savary drew up his little army in the following manner: Gen. Oudinot commanded the left, in two lines; Gen. Suchet the centre; & Gen. Reille, commanding a brigade of the division of Gazan, formed the right. He covered himself with all his artillery, and marched against the enemies. The intrepid Gen. Oudinot put himself at the head of the cavalry, made a successful charge, and cut in pieces the Cossacks of the rear guard of the enemy. The fire was very brisk; the enemy gave way on all sides, and was followed fighting during three leagues. The next day the enemy was pursued several leagues, but without being perceived. His cavalry had retreated the whole night. Gen. Suwarrows, and several officers of the enemy, are among the slain. The enemy has abandoned a great number of wounded, 1300 have been taken off the field, and more are bringing in every instant. Seven pieces of cannon and two standards are the trophies of this victory. The enemy has left 1300 dead on the field of battle. On our side we have had 60 men killed, and from 4 to 500 wounded. But a loss most sensibly felt is that of the Gen. of Brigade, Campana, who was an officer of great merit and promise: he was born in the department of Marengo. The Emperor has been much grieved at his loss. The 104th regiment distinguished itself particularly in this affair. Among the wounded are Col. Du Hamel, of the 51st regiment of light infantry; and the Col. of Artillery, Nourrit. The Emperor has ordered the 5th corps to go into winter quarters. The thaw is dreadful. The season will not permit any thing great to be achieved; it is that of repose. The enemy first broke up from his quarters; he has repented it."
PROCLAMATION.
"SOLDIERS, Prussian Eylau, Feb. 16. We have begun to enjoy a little repose in our winter quarters, when the enemy attacked the first corps, and shewed themselves on the lower Vistula. We broke up and marched against him. We have pursued him, sword in hand, eighty miles. He has fled to his strong holds, and retired beyond the Pregel. In the battles of Bergfried, Deppen, Hof and Eylau, we have taken from him 65 pieces of cannon, and 16 standards, besides his loss of more than 40,000 men, in killed, wounded, and prisoners. The heroes who, on our side, remain in the bed of honor, have died a glorious death. It is the death of a true soldier. Their relatives will always have a just claim to our care and beneficence. Having thus defeated all the enterprizes of the enemy, we shall return towards the Vistula and resume our winter quarters. Those who shall dare to disturb these quarters, shall have reason to repent; for, whether beyond the Vistula or on the other side of the Danube—whether in the middle of winter or in the beginning of autumn—we still shall be found French soldiers, and soldiers of the grand army."
LONDON, March 9.
Translation of a letter from General the Baron de Bennington, to his Majesty the Emperor of Russia, delivered by Lieutenant-Colonel Stavitzki, Aid-de-camp to his Imperial Majesty. On the field of battle, Prussian Eylau, Feb. 8. SIR—I am truly happy to have it in my power to inform your Imperial Majesty, that the army, the command of which your Majesty has deigned to confide in me has been again victorious. The battle which has just taken place has been bloody and destructive. It began on the 26th Jan. (7th Feb.) at three o'clock in the afternoon, and lasted until six o'clock in the evening of the 27th Jan. (8th Feb.). The enemy was completely defeated; one thousand prisoners, and twelve stand of colours which I have the honour herewith to transmit to your Majesty, fell into the hands of the conquerors. This day Bonaparte attacked me with his best troops, on my centre, and on both wings, but were repulsed and beaten on all sides. His guards repeatedly attacked my centre without the smallest success. After a very brisk fire, they were repulsed at all points by the bayonet and by charges of the cavalry. Several columns of infantry, and picked regiments of cuirassiers, were destroyed. I shall not fail to transmit to your Majesty, as soon as possible, a detailed account of the memorable battle of Prussian Eylau. I think our loss may perhaps exceed six thousand men, and I certainly do not exaggerate, when I state the loss of the enemy at considerably more than twelve thousand men. Additional instructions have been issued from the Admiralty, dated the 18th ult. authorising the ships and goods belonging to Hamburg, Bremen, and other ports of the North of Germany, trading from the United Kingdom, to pass unmolested. A general salute was fired from the batteries along the French coast on Thursday. It is not unlikely but the salute may have been occasioned by the return of Bonaparte to the capitol. MARCH 17. Three foreign gentlemen arrived in town yesterday from Meligolund, after a passage of four days. They state, we understand, that they left two couriers there who were waiting for a packet; one from the court of Vienna, the other with overland dispatches from India. The Austrian messenger, according to the report of these gentlemen, publicly affirmed, that his court had declared war against France; and that a force much stronger than any employed last war had taken the field. They also mention that they had conversed at Hamburg with several French officers who were engaged at the battle of Eylau, which they represented as far more sanguinary than it has been detailed to us. These Officers did not claim a victory on the 8th, but represent it as a drawn battle. The French army has suffered exceedingly from a combination of causes; principally from losses in battle, and much from sickness and scarcity of provisions. This last misfortune, we understand, is acknowledged, in an official document from the army; and a supply is earnestly requested from various quarters. A letter from Rotterdam, of the date of Wednesday last, states, that Bonaparte was daily expected at Paris, having left the command of the army to Massena. His imperial majesty is said to be severely indisposed. A report also prevailed at Rotterdam, that an Austrian army was in full march towards Saxony. The following is a copy of the sentence of the court martial on Sir Home Popham: "The court is of opinion, that the charges have been proved against the said captain Sir Home Popham: That the withdrawing, without orders to do so, the whole of any naval force from the place where it is directed to be employed, and the employing it in distant operations against the enemy, more especially if the successes of such operations should be likely to prevent its speedy return, may be attended with the most serious inconvenience to the public service; as the success of any plan formed by his majesty's ministers for operations against the enemy, in which such naval force might be included, may, by such removal, be entirely prevented. And the court is further of opinion, that the conduct of the said captain Sir Home Popham, in the withdrawing the whole of the naval force under his command from the Cape of Good Hope, the proceeding therewith to the Rio de la Plata, was highly censurable; but, in consideration of circumstances, doth adjudge him to be only severely reprimanded, and he is accordingly severely reprimanded."
VIENNA, February 18.
It is said in letters from the frontiers of Turkey, that negotiations are about to be opened, for surrendering the fortress of Schabats to the Servians.
withdrawing the whole of the naval force under his command from the Cape of Good Hope, the proceeding therewith to the Rio de la Plata, was highly censurable; but, in consideration of circumstances, doth adjudge him to be only severely reprimanded, and he is accordingly severely reprimanded."
LOWER ELBE, March 1.
The last battle, fought five miles from Konigsberg, has been one of the most destructive in the history of the present war. The number of killed on both sides is stated at 30,000. It seems that a strong column of Russians had escaped the battle of Mohrungen, and approached the Vistula, was cut off from the main body, and was not able to force its way through the enemy without the greatest difficulty, and the loss of much artillery and men. The Russian centre was six times attacked by the French; if they had succeeded in breaking through it, they would have become masters of Konigsberg, and the rich magazines in that city. The Polish general Koslufko has been taken prisoner by the Prussians. The Polish insurgents have to regret the loss of one of their bravest leaders, General Rosiniba, who has had the misfortune to be taken prisoner by the Prussians. The Prussian marauding party, that has penetrated as far as Frankfort on the Oder has, it is said, taken a considerable transport of money. Frequent skirmishes take place between the Prussians and the Polish Confederates in Pomerania. We are assured that General Victor has been exchanged for the Prince of Orange. The former, we know, is charged with the expedition against Colberg and Dantzig.
BERLIN, Feb. 28.
The last dispatches from the French headquarters are dated Leibstadt, Feb. 20. Since the affair of the 14th, nothing has occurred. It took place near Ostrolenka, between Generals Savary and Essen. Gen. Savary, it seems, supported by the Grenadiers of Oudinot, attacked the enemy, whose loss is estimated at eight pieces of cannon, two standards and 1200 prisoners.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 25.
The manifesto of the Porte against Russia was published here on the 5th instant. It states a number of grievances which it has experienced from Russia for several years past. It begins with the period of the possession of the Crimea and the province of Georgia, and comes down to the recent occupation of Moldavia and Wallachia by general Michelson. It observes, in consequence of these unworthy proceedings on the part of Russia, every musulman is called upon by his religion and his civil duties to avenge himself upon a faithless enemy, and concludes with charging the court of Russia with the responsibility of all the blood that may be shed on this occasion. A copy of this manifesto has been presented to all the foreign ministers residing at Constantinople. The passage through the canal to the Black Sea is shut against foreign nations during the present hostilities. The Resistance frigate, capt. Adam, from the West-Indies, is arrived at Portsmouth, having on board upwards of four millions of dollars, which she brought from Vera Cruz, by permission of the British and Spanish Governments. The Resistance failed from Vera Cruz on the 14th of January. She continued off that port ten days, during which time no intercourse was permitted between the vessel and the shore. A letter from Brest announces the arrival of admiral Willaumez in the Foudroyant at Brest, from Savannah.
VIA SALEM.
PARIS, Feb. 21, 1807.—Several couriers have arrived this evening, and brought news of the events of the 4th inst. and the first advantage gained by the Emperor over the Russian army. The Prince of Neufchatel writes to her Majesty the Empress, from Gross-Glauden, a letter, dated the 7th, in which are the following details: "As soon as his Majesty the Emperor approached, the Russian army began to retreat. The 6th, at night, it was before Landberg, to continue its retreat during the night. The Emperor, commanding the advanced guard, attacked the rear of the enemy, which was repeatedly reinforced. Resistance was vain. The impetuosity of those attacks was completely successful. A division of Cuirassiers made a fine charge against eight regiments, the flower of the Russian army, and cut them in pieces. The columns forming the right and left had equal success. To-morrow we shall be at Konigsberg. Thus, since the breaking up of winter quarters, we have made 10,000 prisoners, taken 27 pieces of cannon, caused a great number of killed and wounded, without reckoning the events which are still to follow, and which cannot but be more disastrous to the enemy." Never did the Emperor and King enjoy better health. MONITEUR.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.
Capt. Hastings of the Sally from Rotterdam, politely furnished us with papers to the 12th of March, which brings us advices to the exact dates with those by the ship George, arrived at N. York, from Greenock. The following paragraphs are the only intelligence they afford not inferred above. True Amer. VIENNA, February 18.—It is said in letters from the frontiers of Turkey, that negotiations are about to be opened, for surrendering the fortress of Schabats to the Servians.
VIENNA, February 18.
It is said in letters from the frontiers of Turkey, that negotiations are about to be opened, for surrendering the fortress of Schabats to the Servians.
The following article is copied from the Presbury Gazette of the 20th of February: "According to general report, the English men of war, lying off Constantinople, and which have been joined by some Russian ships of the line from the Crimea, have already fired on that city, and threatened it with a most formidable bombardment, if they did not immediately pull down the standard of Mahomet."
From the Banks of the Main, Feb. 28.—The Prince of Anhalt Pless, who was supposed to have been shut up in Glatz, has made his escape to Brannau in Bohemia, accompanied by one servant only.
West-Indies.
Port-au-Prince, March 10.
Extract of the Journal of the Senate, in their session, March 9, 1807, 4th year of the Independence of Hayti: "The Senate assembled, agreeably to the 64th article of the Constitution. "A member observed, that since the rebellion of HENRY CHRISTOPHE, nominated President of Hayti, the Constitutional Assembly in its session of the 23th December 1806, the Presidency had been vacant; and that the public good imperiously required that it should proceed, without delay, to the election of a new President, conformably to the 104th and 108th articles of the Constitution: "The subject being deliberated upon, it was resolved unanimously to proceed to the election of a new President; & urgency decreed: "The ballots being taken, there were found to be 16 votes; and that General Petion had 13 votes.—Whereupon General Petion was proclaimed President of Hayti. "Signed, BARLATIER, President. "In the name of the Republic. "The President of Hayti orders that the above act of the Senate, be published and executed; and be sealed with the seal of the Republic. "PETION."
PHILADELPHIA, 15th April.
Extract of a letter from the American Consul, dated, St. Jago, March 6, 1807. "Enclosed you will find a correct list of the Americans taken in Miranda's expedition—their names, places of residence and friends, together with their sentences. This list has this day been furnished to me by capt. Peleg Barker, late commander of the ship Grampus of New-York, seized and condemned in Conception, and who arrived here a few days since from Cartthagena, the situation of those in Cartthagena he represents to be truly deplorable. "It may perhaps be a consolation to their friends to hear of those who yet remain in existence, tho' a miserable one indeed. I do not understand they are treated with other severity, than what their sentence demands, and a part of their misery arises as I conceive more from the want of a trifling sum of money to alleviate their necessities than from any wanton acts of cruelty in the Spanish Government. "The Schooner Seaflower, of New-York, has this instant been announced as being at the Moro, a prize to a French felucca privateer. "Nothing further new, but the loss of the brig Ceres, of your port, from hence to Philadelphia, part of the cargo and all specie saved; taken possession of by the British, and together with the capt. (Lewis) at Jamaica, libelled for want of proof of property.—This vessel I understand was lost on the Caicos. Phil. Gaz.
LAW CASE.
An important principle was established by judge Peters, at the last district court, in the case of the mariners who left the ship Woodrop Sims some days after the had been stranded in the bay of Delaware. A number of them having come up to the city, were apprehended on a charge of desertion, made by the owner (Mr. Jos. Sims) and committed to prison under the seventh section of the act of congress, "for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchants' service," which enacts, "that if it shall appear by due proof that the mariner has signed a contract, within the intent and meaning of the act, and that the voyage agreed for is not finished, altered, or the contract otherwise dissolved, and that such seamen has deserted the ship or vessel, or absented himself without leave, it may be lawful for any justice of the peace to commit him to the house of correction or common gaol, there to remain until the ship or vessel shall be ready to proceed on her voyage, or till the master shall require his discharge, and then to be delivered to the said master."
Domestic.
From a Philadelphia paper. LAW CASE. An important principle was established by judge Peters, at the last district court, in the case of the mariners who left the ship Woodrop Sims some days after the had been stranded in the bay of Delaware. A number of them having come up to the city, were apprehended on a charge of desertion, made by the owner (Mr. Jos. Sims) and committed to prison under the seventh section of the act of congress, "for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchants' service," which enacts, "that if it shall appear by due proof that the mariner has signed a contract, within the intent and meaning of the act, and that the voyage agreed for is not finished, altered, or the contract otherwise dissolved, and that such seamen has deserted the ship or vessel, or absented himself without leave, it may be lawful for any justice of the peace to commit him to the house of correction or common gaol, there to remain until the ship or vessel shall be ready to proceed on her voyage, or till the master shall require his discharge, and then to be delivered to the said master."
Domestic.
From a Philadelphia paper. LAW CASE. An important principle was established by judge Peters, at the last district court, in the case of the mariners who left the ship Woodrop Sims some days after the had been stranded in the bay of Delaware. A number of them having come up to the city, were apprehended on a charge of desertion, made by the owner (Mr. Jos. Sims) and committed to prison under the seventh section of the act of congress, "for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchants' service," which enacts, "that if it shall appear by due proof that the mariner has signed a contract, within the intent and meaning of the act, and that the voyage agreed for is not finished, altered, or the contract otherwise dissolved, and that such seamen has deserted the ship or vessel, or absented himself without leave, it may be lawful for any justice of the peace to commit him to the house of correction or common gaol, there to remain until the ship or vessel shall be ready to proceed on her voyage, or till the master shall require his discharge, and then to be delivered to the said master."
voyage, and the contract was thereby dissolved; that though it might have been more meritorious in them to have continued their services some time longer, yet if there was a well founded apprehension of immediate danger to their lives by delaying their departure, they were not under a legal obligation of remaining on board; and that if the situation of the ship were really rendered worse by their absence, it might be made the subject of a civil suit for damages, but afforded no good ground for detaining them in prison. He therefore ordered that they should be discharged. * This was offered by one of the seamen.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, April 9. The house resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole, made yesterday upon the resolution for the impeachment of the governor. A motion was made to postpone the report generally, which was not agreed to; yeas 40, nays 44. Boileau's motion then recurring to postpone the resolution for the present, and to recommend it to the attention of the next legislature, this motion was carried; yeas 43, nays 41. The opponents of the impeachment desirous of bringing the question to a division uniformly voted against the postponement, and the jacobins, doubting of their strength with a single exception, voted in favor of it. As the house did not agree to the report of the committee, it has therefore pronounced no decision upon the question of impeachment. The governor returned to the house, the supplement to the 100 dollar act, which having been kept by him more than ten days, had become a law. The bill for the alteration of the judiciary system, was recommended to the special attention of the next legislature.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The resolution for impeaching Gov. McKean is postponed until next session—votes in the house of representatives, yeas 43, nays 41.
FRANKFORT, (K.) March 19.
On Saturday, the 24th of February, 1807.—At a meeting in Centerville, of a large and respectable number of the citizens of Livingston county, elected from the several companies composing the 24th and 55th regiments of Kentucky militia, for the special purpose of deliberating on the conduct of Col. Burr, and other individuals who it appears have lately attempted a dissolution of the United States, thereby greatly disturbing the peace and tranquility of the same: The following resolutions were unanimously agreed to: Resolved, That any attempts to dismember the United States by force of arms, is contrary to sound policy, and ought immediately to be crushed by a superior military force, and that any person attempting the same by the preparation of principles having that tendency, justly merits and ought to be treated with the highest contempt. Resolved, That this assembly do place entire confidence in the constitution and present administration of the government of the United States, for the support of which we pledge our lives and property. Resolved, That it is the mediant wish of this assembly that our present chief magistrate Thomas Jefferson, may be candidate for the chief magistracy at the next presidential election; and it is highly incumbent on all good citizens of the union fully to express their approbation of his meritorious and unswerving exertions in to ably and justly conducting the helm of state, from his first election to the present day. Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions are the genuine sentiments of the citizens of Livingston county unanimously, and that a copy of them be immediately prepared and forwarded to the Editor of the Palladium and Universal Gazette for insertion. Signed by order of the committee. JONATHAN RAMSEY, Chairman. Attest, WILLIAM C. ROGERS, Clerk.
CHILLICOTHE, March 28.
Appointments. Mr. Frederick Bates is appointed secretary of upper Louisiana, vice Dr. Brown.—The Burrites in Louisiana are flying out of office. Joshua Lewis, Esq. of Jefferson county, (Ken) judge of the district court of Orleans. Inam Talbot, Esq. attorney for the U. States, for the Kentucky district, vice Joseph Hamilton Davies, Esq. removed. Lewis Cade, Esq. Marshal for the Ohio district, vice Michael Baldwin, Esq. removed.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS two of my Negroes, namely FANNY, a Girl about 14 or 15 years of age, a dark mulatto; and STEPHEN a Boy, about 11 or 12 years of age, and nearly approaching to black, were stolen on Monday evening last, from my plantation, called Riveredge, being in Charles City county, by some person or persons unknown to me, but were very soon afterwards seen in the possession of Francis Woodhull of Dinwiddie county. I do therefore caution all persons whomsoever, from purchasing or trading for the said slaves or either of them from the said Woodhull, or any other person or persons, as I shall not only prosecute the offender or offenders, for the theft, as soon as discovered, and enforce my right, by all lawful means whatever, to the said slaves wherever found. JOSEPH HAXALL. Peterburg, April 24.
TO BE RENTED.
FOR A TERM OF YEARS, MY HOUSES and LOTS, situated in a most agreeable part of the city; also the BREWERY belonging to me, with the LOT upon which it stands, together with the COOPER'S SHOP, and the adjoining LOT, and the HOUSE and LOT, upon which is the Spring that supplies the Brewery, if either or both are required. The situation of my property, consisting of seven half acre Lots, with the improvements, four of which are in one square, is well known to the citizens of this place, but it may not be improper, to inform those at a distance, that it combines advantages, which few or none in the city possess. The works of the Brewery are in good order, and the Malt, Kiln and Mill are equal to any in the United States. There being no other Brewery in this part of the State, it is an object worthy the attention of any person inclined to prosecute the making and brewing business to advantage. Some valuable Coopers, a Drayman and Maltster, and several excellent House servants may be hired along with the other property. Possession of the Dwelling Houses and Lots may be obtained on a short notice, and of the Brewery, Houses and Lots attached to it, on or before the first day of September next. WM. HAY. April 24.

POLITICS OF NEW-YORK.—M. Genet's re-appearance upon the political theatre is not the least curious scene to which the pending election of New-York has given birth.
Our readers will recollect, that this gentleman was the minister of France in '93; that in his correspondence and in his conduct, he attempted to hurry our government into measures, which would have directly compromised our neutrality; that all his sophistical doctrines were refuted by Mr. Jefferson, in his able letters whilst secretary of state; and that our government at last demanded his recall; which was granted by the French Directory. What afterwards became of this gentleman it is impossible for us particularly to detail.
M. Genet is now the son-in-law of Mr. G. Clinton, Vice-President of the U.S. In such a situation, it was almost impossible for him to steer clear of the political contests of New-York, in which the Clinton family are so particularly concerned; to forbear mixing in the encounter or at least to avoid the suspicion of it.—M. Genet has accordingly been brought forward into the public prints of Albany.
The said Genet at the same time, expressed his regret that the present said Solomon Van Rensselaer, had taken an active part in the election in favor of Governor Lewis, for that in consequence thereof, the said Solomon would, in the event of the governor's defeat at the said election, be turned out of his office of adjutant general.
AMONG the sheets which unknown hands don't incessantly at me, through the poisoned channel of the papers devoted to the most virulent faction, I have noted one whose authors have had at least the honesty to give their names.
The affidavits of Messrs. Henry K. and Solomon Van Rensselaer might require on my part several remarks; but as the public are very little interested to know the minute particulars of my conversation with them, I will merely state, that the motives which induced me to obtain from Mr. Nicholas Staats, at the request of several of my friends in Albany, a testimonial proof of certain facts which that gentleman had frequently divulged, were grounded on public good and equal justice.
I wonder how private opinions, totally unconnected with the transaction above mentioned, have been introduced in the affidavits of the said gentlemen.—It appears to have been done with an intention to hurt me: but as passion is very often blind, her blows seldom bear.
The idea of a French invasion to take place after the conquest of England is accomplished, has for several years been held up among the people, but I have always considered and represented it publicly and privately as a mere folly, if it was sincere, or as a trick of the English and federal alarmists, if it was not; and I have never thought that the conquest of the United States could be an object of glory or ambition in France.
Spain will therefore rather steal into a war with us, than march directly up to her object. She will attempt to goad our patience by little trifling provocations; and thus throw upon our shoulders the seeming responsibility of the war; and by the colourable necessity which she may pretend to plead, attempt to enlist the feelings and force of her ally on her side.—What should be our duty, in such a situation, should such accurately represent our present relations with Spain, we have neither time nor inclination to discuss.—But in case that result should be imposed upon us "by heaven, we should then see" (with M. Genet,) whether the federalists who so cunningly and unjustly complain of the attachment of the republicans to France, or the republicans who recommend the adoption of an impartial policy towards all nations, would be the first to shed their blood for the defence of their country and to perish, rather than be conquered and subjugated."
But in case that judgment should be passed on us by heaven, then would we see whether the quids or the republicans would be the first to shed their blood for the defence of their country, and to perish rather than be conquered and subjugated.
E. C. GENET.
Here follows the Affidavit of Nicholas Staats, which we shall omit, as it merely relates to some local affair of no very great importance.
Those Americans who fear the power of France, proceed upon the mere hypothesis. They pre-suppose a state of things which shall make France absolute lord over Europe; when her enemies and rivals are so completely subdu-
Of the present government and rulers of France we do not entertain, it is true, the most favourable opinion. We consider the present Emperor as no more than a great military chief, the great error of whose education consists in his having been bred to the camp; and who deems it to be his interest, to preserve as he has acquired, his power by military force.
Let us therefore but pursue a calm, pacific and dignified policy towards the French government. Let us but suffer ourselves to be guided by "that spirit of experience, reason, good sense and patriotism, which has occasioned the downfall of the federalists."
In fact; with this spirit, there is but one possible circumstance, within the scope of our recollection, which can bring us into collision with France.
When the Miranda expedition was reported to the court of Madrid, what was the conduct which she pursued? She attempted to represent it in the light of a very serious complaint.
It is in this surreptitious, indirect way, that it is most likely we shall be jostled into a war with Spain, so long as France is opposed to it.
Spain will therefore rather steal into a war with us, than march directly up to her object. She will attempt to goad our patience by little trifling provocations; and thus throw upon our shoulders the seeming responsibility of the war; and by the colourable necessity which she may pretend to plead, attempt to enlist the feelings and force of her ally on her side.—What should be our duty, in such a situation, should such accurately represent our present relations with Spain, we have neither time nor inclination to discuss.—But in case that result should be imposed upon us "by heaven, we should then see" (with M. Genet,) whether the federalists who so cunningly and unjustly complain of the attachment of the republicans to France, or the republicans who recommend the adoption of an impartial policy towards all nations, would be the first to shed their blood for the defence of their country and to perish, rather than be conquered and subjugated."
But we have already wandered far enough from the politics of New-York to an important question of foreign relations.—It is time to drop the pen.
Mr. Emmett.—The Federal N. York prints are now examining all their venom upon this distinguished champion of the rights of Ireland.
They have branded him with the names of hypocrite, an enemy of his country; a rebellious traitor; and in the wide malignity of their importunate wrath, they have denominated the society of United Irishmen as an association of scoundrels; and the Irish insurrection as a traitorous rebellion.
Men of this way of thinking betray what their real principles are by such resentment.
The United States have been celebrated for their candor; and the American revolution is at this moment the brightest event recorded in the annals of the world.
The United Irishmen appealed to the assistance of France.—It is true. And did we not also fly to the same resource?
"We were the French to come as invaders or enemies, uninvited by the wishes of the people, I should oppose them to the utmost of my strength.
"But these were not the objects proposed by Irishmen. It was to expel old tyrants, that they might receive new talk-masters."
"We were the French to come as invaders or enemies, uninvited by the wishes of the people, I should oppose them to the utmost of my strength.
"By the Alien law?" No. That law, bad as it was, could not affect aliens before they arrived here.
"By the law of nations?" But that law cannot pretend to dictate, what kind of people shall be admitted into this or that country.
"By the general duty of an ambassador to provide for the benefit of his country?" In plain language then, every Ambassador is a dictator, who to take care that 'the Commonwealth suffers no detriment'.
"Because Mr. King supposed, Messrs. Emmett, Mr. Neven &c. would assist the French in their war with us?" Because they had been their agents, in Ireland? Is there a man, who does not perceive the diversity of these cases?
Reader! mark then the difference between Adams's and Jefferson's administrations.
The Porte has issued a proclamation to close the Canal, as the news papers call it, or the Straits of Constantinople, during the present war between the Porte and Russia.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.—The republican triumph of Massachusetts is doubtless at last complete.
Even the Federal prints give up the election in despair.—The Boston Federalist of the 14th, admits, that in 356 towns, Mr. SULLIVAN has 36,460, and Gov. STRONG 36,214 votes.
Stupendous Fabric!!!—Ruddle and Bridge have just furnished a new service of plate for the prince of Wales: it is stated to comprise two hundred thousand ounces, at a guinea per ounce.
[* One million and fifty thousand dollars—who can say that the British is not an admirable government for a prince of Wales?]
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION. John Clopton. Peyton Randolph. Henrico, 200 82 City of R. 25 181 Charles City, 88 64 Hanover, 239 175
DELEGATES RETURNED TO SERVE IN THE ENSUING GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Chesterfield—Matthew Cheatham, Beverly C. Standard. Campbell—Thomas M. Clark, Daniel B. Perrow. Hanover—John Bowe, Wm. Brockenbrough. James City—Wm. Lightfoot, Robert Greenhow. King and Queen—John H. Smith, John Roane, jr. Mecklenburg—Peter Bailey, Francis E. Walker. Norfolk County—William C. Holt, James W. Murgaugh. Dinwiddie—Thomas B. Robertson, Joseph Goodwin. Congress—Colonel Peterson Goodwin has no opponent.
MARRIED—At Petersburg, on Thursday evening last, Mr. EDWARD PESCUE, Editor of the Republican, to Miss ELIZA PEARCE, both of that place.
Died, On Wednesday morning, Dr. James Currie, a most worthy and respectable inhabitant of this city.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. John Smith against, Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the Complainant by his counsel, and the defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June 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 of this county.
POSTPONEMENT. THE sale of Michael Grantland's property, not having taken place, on the appointed day, in consequence of bad weather, it will certainly take place, on the premises, on Monday, the 4th of May next.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Michael and John P. Pleasants against, Edward Hill, Philip Lipcomb and Ambrose Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the Complainant, by his counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June 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 of this county.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Thomas Lipcomb, assignee of John Smith, Compt. against, Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June 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 of this county.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Thomas and Henry Garnett, against, Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the complainant, by his counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June 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 of this county.
LOST OR MISLAID. SOMETIME past, a BOND, executed by William Wilkinson, to the subscriber—the date and precise sum, I do not recollect; but believe it was dated August, 1805—on demand. The amount of which was, between £ 17 and 20.
WILLIAM GARNETT. Buckingham, April 24.
ASSIZE OF BREAD for the city of Richmond, from the 24th inst. until further orders, (Superfine flour being 6 dollars per barrel,) viz.
A single loaf made of superfine flour 27 oz. for 44 1/2. Ditto of common flour 32 1/2 oz. for 44 1/2. Double the above weight respectively. Wm. RICHARDSON, Mayor. April 24.
FOR SALE. BY BEAM & FOLLET, At the Sign of the ANCHOR. 15 Barrels Liver Oil, 50 Casks F. Gun-Powder, 2 Tons Parent Shot, 40 Boxes Tin-Plates, 2000 wt. German Steel, Heart & Club, 100 Casks Cut-Nails and Brads, Window-Glass, 10 by 8, & 20 by 14, 20 doz. Spades and Shovels. A general assortment of Ironmongery. April 24.
LAND FOR SALE. Will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on the 2nd day of May next, THE interest which John Bayne hath in a Tract of LAND lying in Louisa county near Todd's mill, containing by estimation one hundred acres; said Bayne's interest being an estate for the life of Eliza Purington, subject to the stipulations and restrictions expressed in a deed of lease from said Purington to said Bayne, a copy of which may be seen on the day of sale.
ADVERTISEMENT. I WISH to sell my PLANTATION in Powhatan county containing 240 acres, lying on Butterwood creek, one-third of the said Tract in woods, I suppose 150 acres of it is good creek low-grounds, the whole is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and the plantation in good order for cropping.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of the late John Harvey, of Belvidere, are required to bring them forward, properly authenticated, in order that the Subscriber may make arrangements for their adjustment, and those indebted to the said estate, it is hoped, will make as speedy payments as possible.
On Saturday the 18th day of June next, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, SEVEN hundred and forty acres of LAND, in the county of Chesterfield, about five miles from Manchester, of which nearly one hundred acres are cleared, and under an enclosure.
WILL BE SOLD, At the Eagle-Tavern, without reserve, to the highest bidder, on Monday, the fourth of May next, between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, the following valuable property, viz:
ONE two-story BRICK HOUSE, 42 by 20 ft. do. single do. Wood do. 32 — 18 — Four do. do. do. do. All nearly finished and calculated for dwellings, situated on handsome well inclosed Lots on Shockoe-Hill, in the City of Richmond; known in Duval's plan, as No. 101 & N o . 102, surveyed by Wm. G. Paine.
TO LET OR LEASE, A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP, formerly occupied by Mr. James Lynch; it is allowed to be as good a stand for that business as any in this city, being in the centre of the town, and near the Market-House.
WANTED, TWO or three young MEN acquainted with the colouring of prints—or those desirous to acquire a knowledge of it, will meet with encouragement by applying immediately to the subscriber.
PROPOSALS WILL be received by the Executive till the first day of June next, for a supply of FREE STONE & MARBLE, in the rough state, to be delivered at the Penitentiary, in the city of Richmond.
ICE CREAMS. THE subscribers intend keeping, during the ensuing hot season, a ready supply of the above article, in moulds or otherwise, of every description, for families and visitors.
SCHELLING & Co. (31.) NEW BOOKS, Just received and for sale, by Jacob Johnson, a few doors below the Market, Richmond. GAZETTE PUBLICATION, by H. H. Brackenridge, Esq. Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
THE Subscriber will sell five HOUSES & LOTS, in the Town of Fredericksburg—for information apply to Mr. Thomas Allen, residing in that town; he will also sell 30,000 acres of LAND in the county of Greenbrier, this Land is in fourteen or fifteen different tracts.
ED: PENN. Amherst, April 24.

Miscellaneous.
DISCOVERIES AND IMPROVEMENTS, FROM AIKIN'S ATHENAEUM. PRESERVATION OF WATER AT SEA.
Captain Krusenstern, who commanded the Russian expedition of discovery in 1805, has sent an account home, of his having proved, in the most satisfactory manner, the great efficacy which the operation of charring the insides of casks has to preserve water perfectly sweet at sea. He had sixty casks charred more deeply than usual before he failed, and during his stay at the Brazils, had the greatest part of his casks burned on the inside; the water in them was constantly found to be good during the whole of his passage to the Isle of Washington; at Japan, he again burned the inside of the casks, which preserved the water quite pure during a seven weeks passage from thence to Kamtschatka. The captain declares, that, by this means, the water was constantly pure, and as good as that from the best springs. He also took care that the casks should never be filled with sea-water, as is usual, to save the trouble of shifting the ballast, because this tends to hasten the corruption of the fresh water afterwards put into them.
The charring operates both by the antiseptic properties of the charcoal, and in preventing the solution of the extractive part of the wood.
Charring is much recommended for wine casks also, and all casks which are to contain liquors.
The process of charring casks was recommended by Berthollet, in a communication to the National Institute of France in 1803; but Lowitz had discovered the antiseptic properties of charcoal many years before, as appears from some memoirs in Crelle's Journal, the translation of which was published here by Baldwin in 1793; An account of the use of Charcoal for "preserving water sweet for the use of Seamen in sea Voyages," was also published in Dublin, in July 1791, in the Hibernian Magazine, extracted from Mr. Lowitz's Memoirs on this subject.
As nothing contributes more to the health of seamen than the goodness of the water they use, it is hoped our Admiralty will, at least, give orders for the use of this process in our sea service; especially as it has been first used in the service of another nation, which seems to be an indispensable requisite to the adoption of any improvement that depends on them.
HYDRAULICK RAM OF MONTGOLFIER. The accounts of this engine having been principally published in 1806, render it proper to be noticed in this work.
The hydraulic ram operates by the momentum of a fall of water, which suddenly stopped in its course, re-acts in another direction. An horizontal pipe of some considerable length, proceeds from the bottom of a reservoir of water; at its outer extremity is placed a valve opening downwards; at a small distance before this valve, the pipe communicates with an air-vessel by a valve opening upwards; & just above this last valve a smaller pipe rises upwards, through which the water is conveyed to the place required.
This apparatus acts by alternate impulses; the water first runs out past the descending valve, till it acquires that momentum, from the accelerated velocity of its fall in the reservoir, which closes that valve by forcing it upwards; the momentum then forces it into the air-vessel and the ascending pipe, till the reaction of the enclosed air, and the elevation of the water in this last pipe, counterbalances its force; the weight of the descending valve, then superior to its impulse, causes it to fall, the water issues as at first, and the same course is repeated; while the water passes at the descending valve, the re-action of the compressed air in the air-vessel closes the ascending valve, and forces the water up the vertical pipe.
Mr. Boulton of Soho, obtained a patent 1797, (an account of which is published in the 9th volume of the Repository of Arts) for various applications of the hydraulic principles on which the action of the ram depends, the second of which is precisely the same as the ram. It is therefore, not unlikely, that Montgolfier only translated Mr. Boulton's contrivance into French. This is the more probable, as it is a thing frequently practised by our Gallic neighbours, of which many instances may be seen in the Annales des Arts : perhaps it is part of their system of Universal Plunder to appropriate intellectual as well as territorial property; if so, it ought to be irrevocably restored by all who hold this system in the abhorrence it deserves.
An engine, on the same principles, is described in Philosophical Transactions of 1775, to have been erected at the seat of Philip Egerton, Esq., at Oulton, in Cheshire, in which the pipe was 200 yards long, and two inches and a half diameter, and the supply of water was twenty feet above this; it had an air-vessel fitted with a valve, by the re-action of the air in which the water was forced upwards, to supply a brewery and other offices.
THOMAS PAINE, TO MORGAN LEWIS, ON HIS PROSECUTION OF MR. FARMAR, FOR ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS DAMAGES.
The proud integrity of conscious rectitude fears no reproach, and disdain the mercenary idea of damages. It is not the wound, but the ulcerated flesh that finches from the touch. A man must feel his character exceedingly vulnerable, who can suppose that anything laid about him, or against him, can endanger him an hundred thousand dollars: yet this is the sum Morgan Lewis has laid his damages at, in his prosecution of Mr. Farmar, as chairman of a meeting of Republican citizens. This is a case, abstracted from any idea of damages, that ought to be brought before the representatives of the people assembled in legislature. It is an attempted violation of the rights of citizenship, by the man whose official duty it was to protect them.
Mr. Farmar was in the exercise of a legal and constitutional right. He was chairman of a meeting of citizens, peaceably assembled to consider on a matter that concerned themselves, the nomination of a proper person to be voted for at the ensuing election. Had the meeting thought Morgan Lewis a proper person, they would have said so, and would have had a right to say so. But the meeting thought otherwise, and what has Morgan Lewis, as governor, to do with either of these cases? He is not governor jure divino , by divine right, nor is he covered with the magical mantle which covers a king of England, that he can do no wrong; nor is the government of the State his property, or the property of his family connections.
If Morgan Lewis could be so unwise and vain as to suppose he could prosecute for what he calls damages, he should prosecute every man who composed that meeting, except the chairman; for in the office of chairman Mr. Farmar was a silent man on any matter discussed or decided there. He could not even give a vote on any subject, unless it was a tie vote, which was not the case. The utmost use Mr. Lewis could have made of Mr. Farmar would have been to have subpoenaed him to prove that these resolutions were voted by the meeting; for Mr. Farmar's signature to those resolutions, as chairman of that meeting, was no other than an attestation that such resolutions were then passed.
Morgan Lewis, in this prosecution, has committed the same kind of error that a man would commit who should prosecute a witness for proving a fact done by a third person, instead of prosecuting that third person on whom the fact was proved. Morgan Lewis is, in my estimation of character, a poor lawyer, and a worse politician. He cannot maintain this prosecution; but I think Mr. Farmar might maintain a prosecution against him. False prosecution ought to be punished; and this is a false prosecution, because it is a wilful prosecution of the wrong person. If Morgan Lewis has sustained any damage, or any injury, which I do not believe he has, it
is by the members composing the meeting, and not by the chairman. The resolves of a meeting are not the act of the chairman.
But in what manner will Morgan Lewis prove damages? Damages must be proved by facts; they cannot be proved by opinion; opinions prove nothing. Damages given by opinion are not damages in fact, and a jury is sworn to find, and cannot take cognizance of opinion. Morgan Lewis must prove that between the time those resolves were passed, and the time he commenced his prosecution, he sustained damages to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars, and he must produce facts in proof it. He must also prove that those damages were in consequence of those resolves, and could he prove all this, it would not reach Mr. Farmar, because as before said, the resolves of a meeting are not the act of the chairman.
This is not a case merely before a jury of twelve men. The whole public is a jury in a case like this, for it concerns their public rights as citizens, and it is for the purpose of freeing it from the quibbling chicanery of law and to place it in a clear intelligible point of view before the people that I have taken it up.
But as people do not read long pieces on the approach of an election, and as it is probable I may give a second piece on the subject of damages I will stop where I am for present.
THOMAS PAINE.
TRENTON, N. J. April 13. The paragraph in our last respecting Princeton college, was incorrect as well as imperfect. Three students were suspended by the Faculty (not expelled, for the power of expulsion is vested in the Trustees) for some alleged misdemeanor, and these three had the address to win over all the other students (except the students of divinity and charity scholars) to expel their cause. A memorial was accordingly presented to the Faculty, requiring the restoration of their brethren, and refusing to pursue their studies till this was done. The Faculty persisted, and the students remained in a state of insubordination until the evening before commencement, when they were notified that the exercises of the College were suspended.
What the offences were by which the suspension of the three was incurred, we have not learnt; unless, indeed, it was a concern in the demolition of a new stone out-building, which is charged upon the students. It is said a want of harmony between the Faculty and the students had existed some months; and that some unguarded expressions, to say no worse of them, of some of the Faculty respecting the students, tended to heighten the discord and produce the open rupture; a rupture which rose so high, that at one time the inhabitants of Princeton flew to arms to protect the College from apprehended destruction, and the students armed themselves with the banners of the stairway, and menaced all who should molest them; but which finally subsided without bloodshed or broken bones. Who were most blamable the Faculty or the students, we know not; but we cannot help thinking that had persuasive and conciliatory means been adopted by the former, instead of the harsh invective and general aspersions of which the students complain, no serious disturbance would have taken place. Certain it is, that the students offered to withdraw their memorial, and return to their duty, if those of the Faculty who had cast those aspersions or indulged in that invective, would make a proper acknowledgement; what reply was made to this proposal, we have not learnt.
Since the above was in type, the following has been handed us: COMMUNICATION. —The public are requested to suspend their opinion respecting the disturbances which have lately taken place in the college of New-Jersey, as we are informed that the trustees of that institution are now adopting such measures as hope will prevent their recurrence. We understand that a full statement of the whole transaction will be laid before the public with all possible dispatch.
True American.
By Authority.
LAW'S OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
For the relief of Stephen Sayre.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the accounting officers of the treasury be, and are hereby authorised to settle the account of Stephen Sayre, as secretary of legation to the American commission at the court of Berlin, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, and that they allow him not exceeding four month pay at the rate of one thousand pounds sterling per annum and the compensation usually made for returning home with interest on the whole sum until paid. Provided the said Sayre shall upon the receipt of the sum directed to be paid by this act execute in consideration thereof a discharge to the United States of all demands whatsoever and lodge the same with the register of the treasury.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
March 8, 1807. APPROVED, TH. JEFFERSON.
WOODHOUSE'S CHAPTAL.
Proposals for publishing by subscription, by Jacob Johnson, Richmond.
THE ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY.
BY M. I. A. CHAPTAL.
Formerly professor of Chemistry at Montpellier, Honorary Inspector of the Mines of France, Member of several Academies of Science, &c. &c.
With great additions and improvements, two new chapters on the Nitrous Oxid and Oxid of Carbon, and two Plates of Chemical Apparatus, which can be made in any part of the United States, and with which an immense number of experiments can be performed.
BY JAMES WOODHOUSE, M.D. PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, &c. &c.
NO sooner had the French edition of this work arrived in London, than it was immediately translated into English, and published in three octavo volumes, which, upon their arrival in America, were reprinted in one volume, and two editions of it have been sold in this country, in a few years, a proof of its great merit.
The uncommon perspicuity of Professor Chaptal, his accurate knowledge, as an able experimenter, and practical chemist, renders his treatise the best elementary performance extant.
CONDITIONS.
It is intended to be printed. The price to subscribers will be one dollar and twenty-five cents a volume, in two octavo volumes, of about 400 pages each. The engravings to be executed by an eminent artist, on delivery of the books.
April 17. oaw&w.
MADEIRA WINE OF FIRST QUALITY, BY THE PIPE for sale at 6 months credit, by JOHN ROBT. GAMBLE, jr. April 10. law 3w
FAIRFIELD RACES.
1st DAY —Monday 4th May, will be run for over the Fairfield Course the JOCKEY CLUB CAP, value thirty Guineas—Distance 2 mile heats, the Horses to be bona fide the property of members of the Club.
2nd Day —THE JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of five hundred dollars, four mile heats.
3rd Day —THE PROPRIETOR'S PURSE of two hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats.
4th Day —A HANDY-CAP PURSE, free for any Horse, two mile heats—Entrance twenty dollars.
There is, also, a SWEEP-STAKE open for three years old Colts and Fillies, two mile heats, fifty dollars entrance—This Subscription will be closed on the evening of the 2nd day's race.
 WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:  Aged Horses, 138 lbs. 4 Years, 106 lbs.  6 Years, 128 3 Do. 90  5 Do. 118 Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lbs. 
The Proprietor of the Course informs gentlemen of the Turf, that the money for each day will be placed in the hands of the Judges.
The Dining-House and Booths in the field, are to be rented as formerly, but no preference given to any person—The first applicant will have a choice. RICHMOND, March 27, 1807. E. SMOCK, Treasurer & Proprietor.
HATS, SHOES, &c.
The Subscriber has just received and offers for sale, a full and complete assortment of
HATS.
among which are— GENTLEMEN'S best drab and black beavers, Castors, and Rorums, broad and narrow brims, do. do. black Satin beavers, light and pliant, glazed livery hats and bands, women's and youth's do.
SHOES.
Ladies Kid, Morocco and Leather ties and slips, Gentlemen's superfine drab and common Shoes.
He has also on hand, a few pipes first quality COGNAC BRANDY and 20 boxes New-York mould CANDLES.
A large supply of Philadelphia bottled Porter and Cyder, Claret and Port Wine in bottles.
D. J. BURR, Second door above the Eagle Tavern. law 8w.
April 13.
MR. ZACHARIAH TALIAFERRO, JR.
TAKE notice, that we shall on the 29th and 30th day of April next, at the Tavern of Alexander Shields, in the town of Lexington, county of Rockbridge, and state of Virginia, at the Tavern of Benjamin Pollard, at Buckingham Court-House, Virginia, on the 11th, 12th, 13th, & 14th of May next, at the Tavern of Thomas Calley in the town of Cartersville, in the county of Cumberland, and state of Virginia, on the 15th & 16th of May next, and at the Bell-Tavern in the city of Richmond, and state of Virginia, on the 19th & 20th of the same month, (May), between the hours of 8 A. M. and 6 P. M. of each day respectively, proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be used as evidence in a suit, now depending and undetermined in the superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond district, wherein you are plaintiff, and Willis Wills, John J. Wills and William R. Bernard are defendants. WILLIS WILLS, JOHN J. WILLS, March 31. law 4w
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