The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-07-24 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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VOLUME 4.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 1807.
[NUMBER 22.]
Sales at Auction.
On WEDNESDAY , the 29th inst. will positively be sold, on the premises, for CASH: TWO NEW BRICK TENEMENTS, on the main-street, on Shockoe-Hill, adjoining the tenement at present occupied by Mr. Joseph Carter. They are well calculated for Groceries, and are considered to be as good stands for business as any in that part of the City. An indispensable title will be given. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers.
July 21. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Commandant of the 19th Regiment of Militia, by the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, entitled "an act concerning the militia of the City of Richmond;" a Battalion Court of Enquiry is directed to be held for the 1st Battalion at the Bell-Tavern in the said City, on Friday the 24th day of this month—and for the 2nd Battalion, at the Washington Tavern, in the said City, on Saturday the 25th day of this month. The purpose of these courts being to assess the fines incurred for non-attendance, at the preceding musters, in the last and present month, the commandants of companies will be expected to be exact in making their several company returns, to the commandants of Battalions, on or before the days appointed for said courts, respectively; and also in their attendance on said courts. All persons fined by the Battalion courts of enquiry in the month of May last, and having excuses yet to make, are hereby notified, that they may attend these courts respectively, and make their excuses. GEO: WM. SMITH, Lt. Col. Commandant 19th Regiment. Richmond, July 14, 1807.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY. In pursuance of a Deed of Trust, from David Ross, Esq. bearing date on the 5th day of July, 1806, and recorded in the general court, in order to raise the sum of $7,768 25-100 dollars, and interest due on Sunday bonds, to Granberry and Hancock and to Littleton Waller Tazewell, and a further sum of 10,000 dollars, and upwards, with interest due also on Sunday bonds, to the said Granberry and Hancock, and the charges and expenses of sale: THOSE well known MILLS with the appurtenances in the city of Richmond, called the Columbia Mills. Two undivided third parts of the Deep Run Coal pits, in the county of Henrico, containing about 1750 acres more or less. Two undivided third parts of the Falling Creek Coal Pits in the county of Chesterfield, containing about one hundred acres. Two undivided third parts of the Dever Coal Lands in the county of Goochland, containing about ninety acres, which three several tracts of Coal Land were held in partnership between the said David Ross and James Currie, dec'd. Also all that tract or parcel of Land in the county of Goochland, known by the name of Goochland court-house, containing about fifteen hundred acres more or less; Also twelve hundred acres of Land in Goochland county, called Howards Neck, before pledged to Gallego and Gilson, for a debt due to them and secured by deed of trust, bearing date on the 24th day of May, 1806, and recorded in the general court. The Columbia Mills & appurtenances, are subject to a ground rent to Samuel Overton; and the said Mills and the two tracts of Coal Land, first mentioned, are pledged for the security of sundry sums of money, due to Mrs. Frances Tabb and Wm. B. Giles, administrator of John Tabb, deceased—a large proportion of which, is stated by the said Ross to have been paid, & other estates are pledged for the balance. For further information on this subject, persons inclined to purchase, are referred to the said Ross, or it may be obtained on application to the subscribers. The greater part of the debt due to P. Gibson, and secured by deed of trust above mentioned, bearing date the 24th day of May, 1806, has been paid, there being now a balance due him of only 254 dollars 75-100 with some arrears of interest; a particular statement of which will be exhibited on the day of sale. The sales will take place at the Eagle-Tavern, on Tuesday the 16th day of September next. E. W. ROOTES, WILSON ALLEN, } Trustees. July 11.
CORN, PORK, &c. About 400 BARRELS FLINT CORN, weighing 58 and 59 lb. per bushel. 40 barrels prime New-York PORK, 20 barrels liver OIL. 20 kegs FF American GUNPOWDER, BOLTING CLOTH, German STEEL & GRIND-STONES. With a general assortment of HARDWARE and IRONMONGERY—For sale by BREAM & FOLLET. July 14.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Respectfully inform the public, and particularly the inhabitants of RICHMOND, that having formed a connection, they will transfer business under the firm of DODGE AND COBB: They have taken the Store on the south-side of the main-street, lately occupied by Messrs. M. & B. Myers, WHERE they have for sale, a general assortment of ENGLISH, INDIA and FRENCH GOODS, suitable for the season. A. DODGE, GORESHAM COBB. July 14.
N.B. DODGE & COBB will sell their GOODS lower than at any other Store in Richmond, either by wholesale or retail. July 17.
LIKENESSES TAKEN & ENGRAVED. The Subscriber begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City of Richmond, that he takes and engraves LIKENESSES in a style never introduced before, in this country; he respectfully solicits from the inhabitants of this place, the same favor and patronage he has met with in the largest cities of the U. States, where he has taken a great number of LIKENESSES, copies of which may be seen at his lodgings in Mrs. Harris's House nearly opposite the Custom-House. The Subscriber in order not to disappoint those who might have a desire to get their likenesses, begs leave to suggest that his stay in this place will be short. St. MEALIN. July 17.
VIRGINIA,IRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Court of Appeals held at the Capitol, in Richmond, on the tenth day of July, 1807. RULE —After the end of this present term, it will be expected that the Judges of this Court, respectively, shall be presented with the statements directed by the rule of this court, made the fifteenth day of May, 1804, within the four first days of each term; and no cause, intended to be argued by counsel, in which such statement is not presented accordingly, shall be argued by them in the same term in which the statement may be thereafter presented, unless for some very special reason to the contrary appearing to the court. Ordered, that the above rule be published three times in each of the Richmond newspapers. A Copy. Toits, J. BROWN, c. c. July 17.
FOR SALE, On a credit until the 1st of January next, A PAIR of well broke Carriage HORSES—Apply at the Office of the ENQUIRER. July 21.
A GOOD BARGAIN. FOR SALE, THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SABLING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The whole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the premises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely slaves will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 28. 1806.
On Monday the third day of August next, pursuant to a decree of King William County Court, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of the TRACT OF LAND, whereon Francis West Quarles now resides, in the upper part of said County, as will raise the sum of five hundred dollars and interest from the first day of January last, with a small additional sum for costs of suit and charges of sale. BEVERLY ROBINSON, JOHN FOX, } Comrs. July 1.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Estes, consisting of an elegant two-story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, four of which are sufficiently large for the accommodation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size five different Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on lock-pots; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of Clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are insured. It would be useful to dilate on the eligibility of this stand for business of this sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will exceed in these facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by any, & equalled by few in all the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house stop both the Richmond and Fredericksburg stages, and by the same route pass a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the County Courts, and one of the most public roads in the state, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid when due. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undivided bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10. ept15S.
FOR SALE, On Saturday the first day of August next, will be sold at Mr. John Anderson's Tavern, in the town of New Canton, to the highest bidder, for ready money, LIKELY Negro Woman named PATT, aged about thirty years; made over to us in trust by Henry Lynch, to secure the payment of a debt due Hobson and St. John. ROBT. MOSELEY, Jr. ISHAM SCRUGGS. New Canton, July 21.
VALUABLE PROPERTY, FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by Moses Davis, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned, and interest, due to John and Edward Cunningham, and the costs of carrying said trust into effect, we will, on Tuesday, 11th August, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, proceed to fall, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following property; being the residue unfulfilled under our former advertisement, and which was postponed by consent of parties, viz: No. 1. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the main-street, near the Court-House, said to contain 65 feet in front, and running backward on the cross street, 150 feet, with a three story Dwelling House thereon, and the necessary out-houses, all in good repair. No. 2. A LOT OF GROUND, at Rockett's, containing about one acre, with some houses thereon. This Lot may be divided and improved to great advantage. No. 5. The unexpired term of 25 years of a lease, on a LOT OF GROUND, with several tenements thereon, lying on the main street, near Samuel Eggle's Stone house, containing 22 feet in front, and running to the back-street. A more particular description of the property, will be given at the time of sale. JOHN G. SMITH, GEORGE FISHER, } Trustees. July 21.
FOR SALE, On a credit until the 1st of January next, A PAIR of well broke Carriage HORSES—Apply at the Office of the ENQUIRER. July 21.
A GOOD BARGAIN. FOR SALE, THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SABLING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The whole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the premises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely slaves will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 28. 1806.
On Monday the third day of August next, pursuant to a decree of King William County Court, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of the TRACT OF LAND, whereon Francis West Quarles now resides, in the upper part of said County, as will raise the sum of five hundred dollars and interest from the first day of January last, with a small additional sum for costs of suit and charges of sale. BEVERLY ROBINSON, JOHN FOX, } Comrs. July 1.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Estes, consisting of an elegant two-story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, four of which are sufficiently large for the accommodation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size five different Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on lock-pots; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of Clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are insured. It would be useful to dilate on the eligibility of this stand for business of this sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will exceed in these facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by any, & equalled by few in all the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house stop both the Richmond and Fredericksburg stages, and by the same route pass a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the County Courts, and one of the most public roads in the state, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid when due. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undivided bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10. ept15S.
FOR SALE, On Saturday the first day of August next, will be sold at Mr. John Anderson's Tavern, in the town of New Canton, to the highest bidder, for ready money, LIKELY Negro Woman named PATT, aged about thirty years; made over to us in trust by Henry Lynch, to secure the payment of a debt due Hobson and St. John. ROBT. MOSELEY, Jr. ISHAM SCRUGGS. New Canton, July 21.
VALUABLE PROPERTY, FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by Moses Davis, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned, and interest, due to John and Edward Cunningham, and the costs of carrying said trust into effect, we will, on Tuesday, 11th August, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, proceed to fall, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following property; being the residue unfulfilled under our former advertisement, and which was postponed by consent of parties, viz: No. 1. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the main-street, near the Court-House, said to contain 65 feet in front, and running backward on the cross street, 150 feet, with a three story Dwelling House thereon, and the necessary out-houses, all in good repair. No. 2. A LOT OF GROUND, at Rockett's, containing about one acre, with some houses thereon. This Lot may be divided and improved to great advantage. No. 5. The unexpired term of 25 years of a lease, on a LOT OF GROUND, with several tenements thereon, lying on the main street, near Samuel Eggle's Stone house, containing 22 feet in front, and running to the back-street. A more particular description of the property, will be given at the time of sale. JOHN G. SMITH, GEORGE FISHER, } Trustees. July 21.
FOR SALE, On a credit until the 1st of January next, A PAIR of well broke Carriage HORSES—Apply at the Office of the ENQUIRER. July 21.
A GOOD BARGAIN. FOR SALE, THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SABLING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The whole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the premises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely slaves will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 28. 1806.
On Monday the third day of August next, pursuant to a decree of King William County Court, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of the TRACT OF LAND, whereon Francis West Quarles now resides, in the upper part of said County, as will raise the sum of five hundred dollars and interest from the first day of January last, with a small additional sum for costs of suit and charges of sale. BEVERLY ROBINSON, JOHN FOX, } Comrs. July 1.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Estes, consisting of an elegant two-story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, four of which are sufficiently large for the accommodation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size five different Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on lock-pots; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of Clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are insured. It would be useful to dilate on the eligibility of this stand for business of this sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will exceed in these facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by any, & equalled by few in all the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house stop both the Richmond and Fredericksburg stages, and by the same route pass a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the County Courts, and one of the most public roads in the state, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid when due. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undivided bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10. ept15S.
Europe.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser from Paris Papers of May 21st.
RUSSIA.
PRUSSIAN EYLAU, April 30.
We have heard very distinctly the firing of cannon at the siege of Danzick, from day break till this evening. It is impossible that place can hold out much longer. The Emperor has approached it in order to accelerate the work; but the Grand Head-Quarters continue at Finckenstein. The army still occupies its former position in front of that important place. Marshals Bernadotte and Soult are stationed on the Lower Passarge; Marshals Ney and Davoust on the Alle. The Polish troops join the corps of Marshal Davoust with that of Marshal Mafena who guards the Narow.
For a long time back the Russians speak of a battle which is absolutely necessary in order to try to unblockade Graudentz and Danzick; but they confine themselves to assertion. A few days longer and they will regret the time lost, for the fall of Danzick must considerably encircle the disposable forces of the French, by returning to the active army the troops employed at the siege of that place. The apparent repose of the French army, therefore, is to its advantage, whilst the irresolution observed in the projects of the Russians is inexplicable. Gen. Bennington has been the whole of this month with his head quarters at Bartenstein; his troops formed a line from Konigsberg to Heilsberg, Seebury, Wartenburg, Passenheim, and Ortelsburg. In general the Russian army appears as if wishing to keep on the defensive; which is attributed to the daily expectation of the arrival of the Emperor Alexander, before which time they are not willing to hazard any important event.
BRESLAU, May 2.
The following bulletin dated from the camp of Neils of the first May, has been published here.
"At three o'clock this morning the troops of Wurtemberg have carried at the point of the bayonet the out-works of the places called Blockhaus, Walkenmuhle, and Turkengarten. All the Prussians that were found therein have been either killed or taken; the Wurtembergers, have taken 5 cannons, three officers, and one hundred soldiers."
FRENCH EMPIRE.
PARIS, May 17.
The prefect of Herault has addressed to the editor of the Journal of his department, the following letter:
"Sir, His majesty the Emperor has announced to his excellency the minister of the interior, that every kind of English goods having been prohibited in the Ottoman empire, the grand Seignor has testified to him his wish of getting French Cloths, and especially those kind of woolens called Chalons; and his excellency the minister has charged me with giving this information to the manufacturers of the department. I have taken proper steps to inform them therewith. I nevertheless wish you to insert the notice in your Journal: The citizens will learn with pleasure that even the enemies of France have by their violence restored for its fabrics a very important market, of which they had been deprived for 15 years. This circumstance is precious to seize upon, and the manufacturers will not fail of availing themselves of it."
May 19.
Her majesty the empress is expected this evening at Saint Cloud, with the queen of Holland.
General Gardanne, governor of the pages of his majesty the emperor and king is appointed ambassador to Persia; he takes along with him 300 French officers of different grades, and 300 artillerymen. The father of this general has for a long while been Consul-General of France to Persia; he has protected every European there at the time of the troubles in that country, and his memory is venerated.
It is asserted that admiral Duckworth has blown his brains out.
SPAIN.
MADRID, May 4.
The troops will pass the frontiers about the end of this month to the number of 27,000 men. One part by Catalonia, and the other by Biscay. The 5000 men who are in Etruria are on their march to join at Strasburg the troops arriving from Spain. The united army will march towards Mentz for the purpose, it is said, of going from thence to occupy Hanover, in order that the Spaniards may have a compensation to offer to the English.
The army is commanded by lieutenant general marquis De La Romana, having under him marshal de Camp Guindalca, and six Brigadiers. The general in Chief has set off for Barcelona, and he will repair to Paris as soon as the troops have entered the French territory.
Several officers have obtained leave to serve as volunteers in the army, among them we notice the duke of Albuquerque brigadier of the armies.
The taking of Monte-Video has occasioned no great sensation, owing to the general hope that that important place will be retaken like Buenos Ayres. It would be a difficult thing for the English to form a settlement that would create a fear of losing Spanish America. They would have to contend with the Indians, who would rally with the Spaniards, and in less than two months there would be opposed to the conquering army, forces far superior to all the reinforcements which they could receive. Therefore the public funds have experienced no alteration in consequence of this news.
GERMANY.
HAMBURG, May 9.
Within a few days there have passed from Brunswick, 240 Swedish prisoners of war. 15 officers of that nation, also prisoners of war, arrived on the 4th at Magdeburg, and departed the next morning for France. These officers quartered with the inhabitants, and did not pass the night in the citadel, like the Russian officers.
There continues passing through Magdeburg, a great number of French troops on their way for the grand army. The first battalion of the regiment of Infantry raised for the service of the grand duke of Berg, marched off on the 5th to join the corps of marshal Mortier in Swedish
Pomerania; the second battalion followed on the 6th. The 3d battalion remained at Magdeburg, of which it will form the garrison.
A letter from Koenigsberg, of the 25th of April, announces that the directors of the bank, who retired to Memel, have returned to the first mentioned city. Three Swedish frigates, destined to take the troops on board, were in the neighborhood. The conclusion of the armistice between the French and the Swedes, will no doubt cause a suspension, and perhaps a revocation of the orders that had been given to the commanders of these frigates.
FRANKFORT, May 14.
The following news is contained in a letter from Constantinople of the 11th April. On the 4th this month we learnt that the Russians having made a second disembarkment at Tenedos, had succeeded in taking by assault, the fort that protects that Island. The very next day, the 5th, in the morning the captain Pacha failed for the Dardanelles, with the whole of the fleet which remained at anchor at the seven Towers since the departure of the English. He had taken with him a corps of the best troops, and his orders are to attack the Russian squadron, with which they are but a few English ships, and retake Tenedos. The Captain Pacha is a bold and experienced man; no doubt is entertained of his succeeding, and the news of a naval engagement is every moment expected. The Grand Vizier put himself in march on the 7th, from Dabout Pacha, with his numerous army, for the borders of the Danube. The rumours that a great number of Turks had been murdered in Servia, and in some districts of Bosnia, are unfortunately confined.
Domestic.
DESERTERS.
By the following advertisements from a late Halifax paper, it appears that the success which has recently attended deserters from the British men of war, has occasioned considerable alarm there:
HALIFAX, June 26.
Public Meeting. The merchants and other inhabitants of this town, having met at the court-house yesterday, to devise and adopt the best measures for preventing desertion from his majesty's ships, &c. on this station; and considering the marked attention given to the trade of the province by the commander in chief, the honourable vice-admiral Berkeley—It was determined, that a sum of money should be raised, and a committee appointed, to receive the subscriptions; to offer bounties and rewards, and take such other steps as may be deemed most effectual.
"We, the committee appointed by the merchants and others, inhabitants of Halifax, to discourage and prevent desertion from his majesty's ships on the Nova-Scotia station, hereby give notice, that a reward of ten guineas, will be paid to any person or persons, who shall inform and prove to conviction, against any person who shall harbor, or conceal, or encourage, or otherwise be assisting any of the seamen, belonging to any of his majesty's ships on this station, in deserting from their respective ships after this notice; and they likewise offer a reward of three guineas, for any and every deserter from his majesty's navy, who shall be taken up and delivered to any of his majesty's officers, or lodged in any of the goals in this province."
Andrew Belcher, John Peyer, James Foreman, Charles R. Prescott, James Fraser.
Reward of seventy-four Dollars.
A reward of ten guineas to any person or persons who shall inform and prove to conviction, against any person who shall harbour, conceal or encourage, or otherwise be assisting, any seamen or marine belonging to any of his majesty's ships on this station in deserting from their ships; and a reward of three guineas for any deserter from his majesty's navy, who shall be taken up and delivered to any of his majesty's officers, or lodged in any of the goals of this province; and a further reward of $1. sterling will be paid for each deserter, by the naval officer of his majesty's dock-yard at Halifax, upon producing a certificate of the delivery of such deserter to any of his majesty's officers.
NOTICE.
Whereas many seamen have been conveyed away from this port by the coasting vessels and shallops and information of five deserters having been secretly and taken away last week, by a shallop or schr. bound to Malaga—this is to caution all masters of shallops and coasting vessels, as well as others, that the commander in chief has given orders to press every man found on any shallop or vessel which shall harbor or conceal any deserter from his majesty's ships. And a reward of 13 guineas will be given to any person who shall inform and prove to conviction, against the owner or master of the Malaga vessel said to have taken away the deserters above mentioned, by application to the naval officer of his majesty's dock-yard.
Extract of a letter from Halifax, N. S. dated July 4.
"By a vessel which has just arrived we have a very unpleasant piece of intelligence indeed. Three men having some time since deserted from the Melampus, application is said to have been made through Mr. Erskine, to Mr. Smith, (Secretary of the American navy) stating that information had been received that these men had entered on board the Chesapeake, and demanding that they should be given up. Either no answer or an evasive one seems to have been given, for the Chesapeake proceeded to sea with the men on board, and was brought too by the Leopard, the demand repeated, and three quarters of an hour given, as is stated, for considering the application. The demand not being complied with, force was used in obtaining the men. It is with extreme regret we also learn, that three men were killed and twenty wounded on board the Chesapeake. This will undoubtedly be considered an important subject of dispute; and it is much to be lamented, that a point so deeply interesting should not have been determined long ago; or at least before the American frigate proceeded to sea; that the lives and limbs of the unfortunate men might have been saved. Thus much I believe, that whatever may be the consequence, Great-Britain will not be easily

R. HARRISON Chairman. WM. THORNTON Sec'y.
The officers and privates of the 17th Virginia Regiment, convened this 18th day of July 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the outrage committed by the British armed ship the Leopard, on the United States frigate Chesapeake, having as citizens expressed their sentiments on the subject in resolutions adopted by a general meeting of the people of the county of Cumberland on this day, have now nothing to add, but the following resolution which is unanimously adopted.
Resolved unanimously, That the officers and privates of the 17th regiment, as soldiers, will maintain the rights which this day they have avowed as citizens, and they pledge themselves in obedience to such orders as may be made by the constituted authorities of their country, to be ready to march at a moment's warning to defend the rights and independence of this state and of the U. S.
Resolved unanimously, That a copy of this resolution be signed by the commandant, and forwarded, together with the resolutions of the county, to the Executive of this state and to the President of the U. S. and published in the Enquirer and Virginia Argus.
WM. DANIEL, Jn. Lieut. Col. Commandant 17th Regt.
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 24th July.
HINTS with respect to our operations offensive and defensive, in the impending war.
The President has ordered one hundred thousand militia to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning. It is not likely that the whole of these will be embodied into one grand army, nor is it presumed to be necessary or politic to do so. For offensive operations this number is much more than sufficient, and for defensive operations, we have so many vulnerable points of attack to a nation so powerful at sea as the British, that not one large army, but a great many small detachments of militia, would most probably be the best method of repelling the piratical descents of the enemy on our coasts. A plan of operations may be suggested which would probably be a very effective one.
Of the hundred thousand militia called into service, select about thirty thousand for a regular army, to act offensively against the British possessions on the continent of North America. These may be trained and disciplined to qualify them for severe service. Quebec is said to be the strongest fortress, next to Gibraltar, in the world; a Wolfe and a Montgomery have already rendered it famous; it may be destined to yet greater celebrity, by the heroism which may be displayed before its walls, and the achievements of men whose names are now buried in the deepest obscurity. The generation which has risen since '76, have lost nothing of the ardour or patriotism of their fathers, and there is no doubt, at this moment in the peaceful bosom of our country, myriads of spirits whose names are one day to be ranked with the heroes that have gone before them. The choice of a commander for such an army as this, is a difficult task: Most of the Revolutionary generals are "sleping with their fathers," or age has rendered them unfit for the hardships of a vigorous siege, and the rigours of a northern climate: And of those who have grown up since the revolution, none, from the profound peace which we have continually enjoyed, have known what can be called service, except against the undisciplined savages of the west. There is no doubt but what in the course of one campaign, talents, now unknown, would spring up as they did in the wars of the French Revolution, and become so prominent, that the government would appoint them to important commands; but we are not under the necessity of waiting a campaign or two in order to ascertain who do and who do not possess military genius; fortune has thrown in our way a man every way qualified for this important command—Moraen. True, Moraen is a foreigner; but in the last war we had distinguished generals who were foreigners—English, Irish, Scotch and French, and many able and brave officers from other parts of Europe. All nations, ancient and modern have sometimes availed themselves of the talents of foreigners, instances of which, taken from history, might be multiplied almost at pleasure: But one will be sufficient: It is a remarkable fact, that in the present war between the Russians and French, (whether for the number and discipline of the armies, or the consequences that will attend the decisive success of either party, the most important, perhaps, that history records,) that neither of the commanders in chief are natives of the countries for whom they are contending—Bonaparte is not a Frenchman, as is well known; and Bennington is not a Russian; he is a Hanoverian, a subject of George III, Elector of Hanover and King of England. I see no reason then why we should not adopt the policy of all other nations, ancient and modern; nor why Moraen is not as well worthy with us as Tilly was at Sparta, Xerxes at Carthage, Banningsen with the Russians, or Bonaparte with the French. With respect to Moraen's virtue, it is proverbial. It is well known that he might have been at the head of the French government, and now in the station which Bonaparte occupies, had not his genuine greatness of mind, his real patriotism, and his incorruptible integrity forbid him. Such a general and such a man is well worthy of commanding an army of freemen in defence of their rights. As to our defensive operations, a plan somewhat like the following, might probably be an effective one.
Another army of about thirty thousand men might be stationed at New-Orleans or thereabouts, as an army of observation. There is no doubt, but what that part of the continent would be invaded, in case the British were to contemplate making a serious impression on any particular part of our shores. Such an army would be fully adequate to the defence of our most vulnerable point. The regular army then, and the army of observation, would amount to 60,000 men, at opposite points of our country. The remaining 40,000 militia might not form any embodied army; but be stationed at various places, at exposed points on our seaboard, in the manner in which those were during the last war, who were denominated minute men; because they were divided into small bodies, sometimes not more than a captain's command, and ready at a moment's warning, literally to repair to the exposed point of attack. These minute men would be competent to protect the whole extent of our coast from the petty plundering parties of the British; the army of observation would be fully adequate to defend that station on which it is particularly apprehended a serious attack will be made; and the regular army under Moraen, could no doubt, swift from the British all their possessions on the continent of America.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the Virginia Detachment, dated "PORTSMOUTH, Friday Evening, July 17, 1/2 after 5."
Ten minutes before Capt. Shepard arrived on the beach, at Lynnhaven Bay, a launch, containing about 30 British seamen and marines, put off from the shore. Otherwise the detachment of Horse Artillery evidently have had a encounter with them; and either killed or taken prisoners every man who resisted. An express communicating this intelligence, arrived here last night, about 8 o'clock; upon this fact as certain, for I myself, have this moment seen a letter written by a private of the detachment to this effect. The letter added, that they were then, (yesterday morning) in ambush, waiting and expecting the arrival of another British crew.—We shall probably receive an account of this encounter to night; if one takes place. It is probable, however, that Shepard's party was defeated from the top-masts of the British Squadron, and upon a given signal, their crew retired in their boats! Another curious circumstance has just come to my knowledge. Mr. Nimmo, a lawyer of Norfolk, with three other companions, was walking the other day near the light house, at Cape Henry, where Lynnhaven Bay: when he discovered 4 British officers, Nimmo and his companions were unarmed: the British officers had a brace of pistols and a sword each. When they were first seen, the officers rapidly retired; but afterwards they entered into a parley. He enquired what they were doing on land? They said they were merely stretching their legs. Did they not know that the President's Proclamation interdicted their landing? They said they were doing no mischief. They had no fears from gentlemen; but only from the vulgar part of the community. Did they not intend to leave our coasts? They could not, before they received new instructions from Halifax! But if we would send out the French vessels, they would immediately depart. Our men are not in danger; even from the guns of the tender, who comes and lays within a few hundred yards, to attempt to cover the landing of their crew, nor from their ships of war, which are situated about a mile from the shore; because the sand hills which are blown up by the wind on the bay shore, as high as houses, like the moving waves of sand in the deserts of Arabia, are amply sufficient to shelter our troops from the British cannon. "It is probable that we shall be moved to Lynnhaven Bay, in a few days."
FOR THE ENQUIRER. The advantages and necessity of union, in consideration of the aggressions of Great Britain.
For many years past, the people of the United States have been not only distracted by the feuds of internal parties, each professing the same principles and designs, but they have been still more disunited in their wishes, in relation to the affairs and politics of Europe. The wars of the French revolution, with the great changes which have taken place in that quarter of the globe, have greatly excited the solicitude of those who entertained attachments or prejudices in favour of Great Britain; and at the same time, the incidents of the French revolution, connected with the restoration of hereditary monarchy, became fruitful themes for censure and condemnation. The benevolent mind has been ten thousand times distressed by the bloody and cruel deeds of the revolution; and the friends to free, representative governments, have been excited to the highest state of crimination and indignation against the authors of those events, by which monarchy was revived and reformed.
These causes, although, they were not connected with each other, and proceeded from motives and principles entirely dissimilar, yet they all had a general tendency to the same final objects. They strengthened the British interest and influence in this country. They cemented the affections and co-operation of all who really entertained favorable sentiments for that government; while others, who entertained opposite sentiments, exhausted the energies of their minds and paralyzed their strength, in unprovoked and inefficacious hostility and indignation against France, and her rulers.
While the people of the United States were weakened and distracted by these unavailing and discordant contests, the government of Great Britain, gradually encroached upon our national rights. Aggression after aggression was committed, until every American trading vessel, which was met by any of the armed vessels of Britain, suffered, either injury or insult. They were always searched and sometimes rifled: The honest sailor in the pursuit of subsistence for his family, has been forced from his vessel, dragged to an armed ship of the plunderer, and by ill treatment or threats compelled to enlist, and thus entangle himself, perhaps for life, in the toils of an enemy, and in the most odious servitude.
While these things were perpetrated upon the ocean, while thousands of our countrymen were groaning, (and who yet groan) in servitude and misery; while they were compelled to fight in battles, in which their political principles taught them to with a defeat: there were some who devoted their talents, influence & money to support the British cause—who vindicated and tolerated those proceedings. And thus, by inculcating principles the most abhorrent, they weakened the general strength of their country.
The existence of this antipodal temper was well understood, and fully appreciated in England. The rulers rejected in it, and gave every aid and countenance to those, by whom it was promoted or suffered. They viewed the Americans as a pusillanimous and degraded race, over whom they might easily exercise an indirect government; whose resources they might convert to their own uses and projects; and thus did they find inducements for offering insults to our character, injuries to our commerce, robberies to our vessels, and what is still more atrocious, violation and servitude to the persons of our citizens.
When the British rulers supposed that the minds of the people of the United States, were prepared for degradation, and individual submission, they assumed a more distinguishable character. They acknowledged and justified the principles upon which their aggressions had been committed; and these were pronounced in the form of judicial decisions in numberless cases which related to the capture of American vessels. Not satisfied with this, they also employed the pens of crafty and subtle men to publish treaties and defamations upon those questions which were involved in their own doctrines.
This state of things, equally unfortunate for the character and general prosperity of our country, was not only well weighed by the British rulers, but as appears by the events, was greatly overrated. They believed that we were essentially a disunited people, and were ready to receive the yoke from the first who might offer it—that the advocates and partisans, who favoured their lawless conduct and pretensions, were so numerous and popular, and the prejudices against the French government so strong, that they might easily make other, and other encroachments—that they might proceed in the course of oppression and injustice—that they might, as they have done, infuse our national flag.
Such were the causes by which the British government and their agents have been gradually led, step by step, until they have not only topped the climax of atrociousness, but have admirably waged an unprovoked war. They have attacked our national ship, in the moment of security; murdered our citizens, and compelled our officer to strike his flag! Yes, the flag of a free, generous, just and hospitable people! A people, who, in the bosom of peace, pursued the just avocations of industry and enterprise. They have obstinately the execution of public and necessary
duties, and have acted towards us, not as an independent nation, but with the insolence of conquerors and tyranny of oppressors.
The atrocious attack upon the frigate Chesapeake, the unprovoked, inhuman and cruel butchery, which was committed upon the crew; the insolent letter which was written by Commander Douglas to the Mayor of Norfolk, and the blockade of that port, by a British squadron, have produced important effects upon the minds of all parties and sets, once more a national spirit is aroused, political union in the country; a new cement is prepared, the fraternal covenant is recorded with the blood of our slaughtered countrymen, & every patriot now appears no less anxious to manifest indignation, for the public injury, than to promote that respectful affection and harmony so essential to our independence.
If it be admitted that our independence and prosperity, will depend not only upon the most fraternal and cordial union among one another, but that our lives which our public conduct may make upon the minds of foreign nations will be established; then it will be proper to make a few additional observations upon the important topic. It is, indeed, a topic which can be considered only in one way, by every patriotic American, nor is there any political truth more obvious or better established, than that the independence and prosperity of our country depend upon an honest and permanent union of the people.
To offer elaborate arguments upon a subject so often examined and illustrated, would in some degree cloy from the understandings and political prudence of the people; but other enquiries become necessary. It is proper that we should as cordially examine and ascertain the extent of our own rights, as well as the rights of other nations; so that while we indulge the ardour of patriotism with the highest sensations, and are ready to repel and punish every aggression, we may not entangle and weaken our own just claims by feeble and capricious pretensions.
Far removed from the European theatre, separated from those nations in all objects of collision, except those of maritime commerce, we ought not to involve our national concerns in other considerations. To the people of the United States, it cannot be a matter of national concern, what may be the forms of the European governments, or how frequent may be their changes: as a nation we ought to be but satisfied with those who act towards us with the most justice, and by whom our prosperity, and consequently our independence will be most promoted.
These enquiries will naturally lead us to an examination of the privileges which other nations may assume, or of the restrictions they may enforce in relation to our maritime rights. The conduct of the British government, upon this interesting subject, has long been the cause of complaint. The many repeated acts of violence and injustice, which they have perpetrated, have afforded occasions for complaint, against our own government, by politicians of different parties. These privileges, or rather usurpations, they have endeavoured to support by the pens of able writers, by their own powerful fleets, and by embroiling the continent of Europe. It is, for this purpose, that they have formed and supported four coalitions—for this, that the French and Russians have been, and perhaps at this moment are arrayed in deadly combat—for this, that becoments of human victim, have been wantonly sacrificed—it is this, which forces the youth of war-worn Europe into the field of battle, and this, which has again reanimated the military spirit of an injured people. It is in pursuance of these usurpations, that our fellow-citizens have been seized and enslaved: for this, that peace has been affrighted, and the Chesapeake most wantonly and atrociously attacked. It is in opposition to these usurpations, that we are now arrayed in arms: for this, that our government has called forth one hundred thousand of our warriors: for this, that we are required by the loud calls of national honor to convert our plow-shares and pickles into instruments of war and death.
Is it not then highly proper that we should examine these matters with impartiality—decide upon them with candour, and execute our decisions with promptitude and energy. This subject affords an extensive and fruitful field, for the employment of industry and use. It is well known that our enemy will use every means in their power. They have already employed the best talents to afford plausible and colourable pretences for their insolence and injustice; while, therefore, they compel us to wage a defensive war—while the ghosts of our murdered countrymen cry aloud for revenge—while our citizens are converted into armed battalions—while the atmosphere resounds with the clangor of arms; let every patriotic pen and press be devoted to the same necessary purposes. Thus shall we teach our defenders, as well as all the world, that the cause of the United States, is the cause of justice. Thus shall we form a national covenant which will at the same instant, electrify the great soul of America, & proclaim with one voice, the union and independency of their country.
A CITIZEN OF RICHMOND.
A Card to Mr. Coleman, of New-York.
Mr. Coleman, the editor of the New-York Herald, is assured, that the pieces under the signature, "A Citizen of Richmond" were not written by Mr. Duane, but by a native of Virginia. They contain the candid sentiments of his heart, not provoked by the late conduct of the British, but proceed from an impartial examination of notorious facts, which have happened as well upon the continents of Europe and America, as upon the ocean. The writer of these pieces, is very willing to hear what may be alleged against his opinions, and will thank Mr. Coleman to his paper, to expose, if he can, writings which he has thought proper to disseminate. If they contain errors, such a lynx-eyed politician and critic as Mr. Coleman, will surely expose them; if not, it may be reasonable to infer, that although Mr. C. is very willing to snap and snarl, he is equally unable to bite.
COMMUNICATIONS. DESERTION OF BRITISH SAILORS.
In this day's paper, the patriot will read, with pleasure, that the spirit of desertion from the British fleets, prevails in a degree, which threatens their service with destruction.
The merchants of Halifax, long famed for their hostility to the independency and prosperity of the United States, have formed an association to counteract this temper by rewards, &c. These voluntary instruments of the most oppressive tyranny, these advocates for human servitude and wretchedness, have offered no less than seventy four dollars a man, to intercept the victims of power and oppression from the enjoyment of light and liberty. And yet, notwithstanding these efforts, and the terrors of punishment, the love of liberty seems to prevail.
How long do these Halifax associators, calculate upon the enjoyment of privileges which they use for such inhuman purposes? Do they believe, because a sailor is knocked down, then gaged, then manacled, and thus carried on board a little Hell, called a British Man of War, he will forget, that he once was a member of a civilized community? that he felt, thought, hoped, and lived, with the feelings customary to human beings?
In what situation will the merchants of Halifax be, if active and open war shall take place between the United States and Great-Britain? Sound policy will dictate that the British government should be deprived of that important station? The inimical conduct of the inhabitants will decide the question; and the enterprise of our fellow citizens of New-England will soon accomplish the object.
Yes, Halifax will be remembered; her inquiries call aloud for vengeance, and the violated rights of humanity as well as national honour will hasten the blow.
If their enemies of human happiness and liberty, associate for the perpetration of fiendish purposes, who may not, who ought not, the philanthropists of the United States, to associate for contrary purposes? Why not give rewards and offer inducements to those who are pent up in prisons, more delectable than the realms of Tartarus, to make their escape, and seek in the land of liberty, that asylum which is offered by a free and benevolent people? By such means the spirit of emancipation will be encouraged; the tidings will fly like lightning, from ship to ship, and our foe will be deprived of the means of annoyance.
These things are hastily submitted to public consideration—they will be found to merit notice, and it is hoped, may be productive of beneficial consequences. It will be strange indeed, if the United States do not contain as many who will open their pores to promote the happiness of their fellow creatures, as are found in Halifax, who will give money, to make others more wretched.
PHILO. The piracies and oppressions of the British, must be great indeed, when even the Algerines and Tunisians, whose cruelties and plunderings have long disgraced the civilized world, declare war against them. The following article of intelligence would indeed afford cause for surprise, if we did not know that the British had resolved to flake country, character, fame, and every thing worth preserving, upon the support of privileges, which are denied and opposed even by licenced free-boaters.
London, May 25. The intelligence of the Barbary States having declared war against this country, is repeated in the foreign journals. In this city, however, those who have connections at Algiers, discredit the intelligence—at least, so far as regards that regency.
It is with a pleasure which nothing but a fervent love for our country, & the pure and just principles of free representative government can inspire, that we notice the universal display of patriotism which is exhibited in all parts of the United States. The petty feuds and party projects of a few interested individuals, it is true, here and there make feeble efforts to arrest the patriotic torrent; but the general and just contempt which is manifested by every friend to country, proves that the American youths have imbibed that sacred fire of liberty, which more than thirty years ago, tempted their fathers to wage an unequal contest with a rich, powerful, warlike and intelligent nation.
The addresses and resolutions which are published from all parts of the union, and the voluntary offer of service, justifies us in saying, that there is no force which any nation of Europe could or may ever send to our shores, which we cannot immediately assail and repel; happy, happy, consideration indeed!!!
The accounts received from different parts of this state authorize us to say that, if the occasion required it, not less than fifty thousand Virginians would immediately take the field and march to the scene of danger. The requisition lately made by the president of one hundred thousand men, as far as relates to Virginia will be entirely supplied by volunteers—and we have no doubt, if the number had been doubled & tripled, that the issue would have been the same.—Genuine patriotism and honest union is here the order of the day, and they only deserve and receive the curses of their country, who attempt to disturb or alloy the social compact. Woe, woe, to that man whose wicked or foolish heart shall be guile him to sow the seeds of disunion and distrust; better were it for him, if a mild floue were banged about his neck and he were plunged into the depths of the sea.
In the Argus of the 22nd instant, there was an unprovoked and uncivil allusion to the Editor of this paper. Though it was well known by the writer and Editor of the Argus, that Mr. Ritchie was then at Norfolk, serving his country in one of the Volunteer Companies, it may not be as well known at a distance. Why then did the writer of the Argus allude to him? He knew well that the communication was written by another, and he is now informed that he may know the name of the author if he will enquire at this office. It will puzzle the makers of the Argus, to find in the whole communication, a single sentiment which can be controverted, a single expression either offensive or indecorous. The only difference between the writers in the Argus and Enquirer is this—The first recommends feuds, broils, distrust, and civil discord; the second, a general union of all parties, and applauds those, who have shown by their example, that union is also their creed. Experience as well as reflection, surely will testify in favour of the latter; but let this be as it may, nothing is imputable to Mr. R.
DOUGLAS AND HUMPHREYS.
We are informed that this pair of executioners have gone to Halifax to consult with admiral Berkeley. In the meantime, the British fleet on our coast and within our waters, will be commanded by the meritorious and celebrated Captain Hardy, the companion of the hero of the Nile and Trafalgar—Lord Nelson. Captain Hardy has learned the way into the temple of fame by gallant and honourable achievements; not like Whitty, Humphreys & Co. by murdering unsuspecting & hospitable neighbors. We may, therefore, reasonably infer, that no further annoyance will be given to us than may be enjoined by positive orders.
CANADA REVOLUTIONIZED.
The British possessions in Canada and Nova Scotia, in which Halifax is situated, are of very great importance to them, and afford the means of disturbance, and annoyance to the United States. Canada is chiefly inhabited by French and French descendants, who no doubt will gladly shake off the British government. This is the time for revolution and emancipation. Let them make the declaration, and they will find a general solicitude in their favor through this country. If war takes place between G. Britain and the United States, our northern brethren would at once march and drive every man attached to the British cause, into the ocean. Even if this should not take place, the Canadians may surely at this time obtain their independency.
They surely know that Moraen, the friend of liberty and man at hand, the same Moraen, who has extorted applause even from his foes.
ZEALOUS PATRIOTISM!!!
We are authorised from the best authority to state, that on the day succeeding the disbandment of the detachment lately called into service from the 2d Brigade; a communication was made to the Commandant of that detachment, by some of the officers and men composing it, expressive of their wishes and intentions of receiving no compensation from their country for any services rendered by them.
They were answered, however, that while the government of the United States would experience the highest gratification at the promptness and alacrity, with which they had set forth, to avenge the insults offered, and the injuries done to their country; it was not the wish of government to discriminate be-
between a body of citizens equally zealous and meritorious, and that they would be, of course, paid as others were.
In justice to this disinterested little band of patriots, here follows a list of their names, viz:
Robinson Ford, Capt. and Bqt. of 22nd Reg. James Frost, Major of ditto. John Conn, 2d. Serg't Charles Childrey, George Denny, Hutton Lewis, Olive Thomas, Elidia Bethel, Serg't. Isaac Burrows, Wm. Barker, Fawcus Cutting, James Rountree, Serg't Robert W. Pemberton, Even Sweat, Filer, Spicy Grimes.
IN COUNCIL, July 10th, 1807. Several patriotic addresses from military associations, warm indignation at the outrage lately committed by the British Squadron within our jurisdiction, and offering their services to march at a moment's warning to repel their lawless aggressions, having been received by the governor, and laid before the board; it is unanimously advised, that the officers, soldiers and privates, who have thus voluntarily come forward, be requested to accept the thanks of the Executive for the very laudable zeal manifested by them in defence of their country.
The following tenders of services have been, with great pleasure, received by the executive since the date of the advice of Council, published on the 8th instant, viz:
From Capt. Harry Heath, of the Manchester troop of Cavalry, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Capt. Robert Anderson, of a company of Riflemen, formed by a voluntary association in the city of Williamsburg, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Capt. John Burk, of the Republican Rifle corps of Petersburg, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Capt. Byrd C. Willis, of a volunteer company of Light Infantry at Fredericksburg, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Capt. Samuel Carr, of the Albemarle Troop of Cavalry, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Capt. D. Watkins, of the New Kent Troop of Cavalry, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Capt. Wm. Moseley, of the Powhatan Rifle company, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Lieut. Wm. Archer, of the Powhatan Troop of Cavalry, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Col. Clark, of the Powhatan county Militia, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Capt. B. C. Stannard, of the Chesterfield Troop of Cavalry, and the officers and soldiers under his command; From Captains White, Thornton, Goodwin and Davis, of the Hanover Volunteers, and the officers and soldiers under their command.—whose patriotism prompted them to repair to the seat of government, where their services were dispensed with, for the present.
Published by order of the Executive, DANIEL HYLTION, c. c.
ERRATUM:—In the 71st line, 5th column, 2d p. of last Enquirer, for "rejoined" read reformed.
NORFOLK, July 22.
Yesterday, at 11 o'clock, the Leopard returned to Lynnhaven Bay, (we were mistaken in stating that she remained) and anchored. About 4 o'clock ALL THE BRITISH SHIPS WENT OUT FROM OUR WATERS, and from a boat which came up last night, we learn that they were seen steering to the eastward under a press of sail. We are not possessed of the knowledge of any circumstance which has induced this movement, of course we are not enabled to form a conjecture, whether their departure is final or temporary. Lodger.
Yesterday the whole of the troops stationed here and at Portsmouth, was reviewed by brigadier General Matthews. The appearance of the troops did credit to themselves and their officers, and was, we understand, satisfactory to the general. A violent rain prevented the troops from going through all the evolutions that were intended, to advantage. II.
Major Amher, his officers, staff and gentlemen composing his command, return their most grateful thanks to the mayor and citizens of Norfolk, for the hospitable and splendid entertainment which they had the honor to receive at Burt's gardens, on Saturday. They can arrogate to themselves no merit for having so anxiously hastened to the assistance of their fellow-citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth; and they most sincerely lament, that the situation in which they are most unfortunately placed, does not permit them to manifest their ardour in a more exemplary manner. They can assume no merit to themselves, because it is the patriotic spirit of their country, that there is no man who is not ready to fly to the assistance of every part when invaded; and they can not entertain a moment's doubt, if their homes were placed in a similar situation; if they too were menaced by a perfidious and outrageous foe, that the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth would also fly with equal alacrity to their assistance. We are all of us members of a common country, attached to her constitution and her laws, most of us by blood, and all of us by benefits, and he that would not take arms to rescue her from invasion, would be unworthy the name of citizen or the arms of a soldier. Head Quarters, Portsmouth, Monday, July 23.
POSTSCRIPT.
At the instant that our paper was putting to press, a bay pilot boat came up from the Capes, which she left this morning at ten o'clock, reports that the British ships were at anchor at their usual anchorage. Ib.
FOR LONDON.
The ship sailing American Ship, AVERICK, Capt. DROST, now at Bermuda Hundred, to fail on the 24th inst. for the 1st of August. For passage only, having good accommodations—apply to the Capt. on board, or to Wm. BROWN & Co. Richmond, July 24. ep2.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us by Mr. William Skipwith, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned—we sell, on Monday the 24th of the ensuing month, between the hours of three and six o'clock, P. M. proceed to sell, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder for ready money, THAT valuable TRACT of LAND, lying in the county of Cumberland, called MILL MOUNT, containing seven hundred acres; the same having been conveyed to the said William Skipwith, by Col. Henry Skipwith.
We shall likewise, should the above mentioned Land not produce the necessary sum, proceed in like manner to sell one other TRACT of LAND, in the county of Amelia, containing one hundred and thirty acres, together with a GRIST-MILL thereon. The said Land and Mill having also been conveyed to the said Wm. Skipwith by the said Col. Henry Skipwith. JOSEPH SCOTT & W. WARDLAW, Trustees. July 24. idf.
Briming. IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.

Miscellaneous
From the American Daily Advertiser.
Mr. Poulson. I was much pleased, on looking over your paper this morning, with an article respecting the Chimney Swallow...
Mr. Spafford's paper, however, leaves the question still undecided, viz. Does the Hirundo Pelagia, or Chimney Swallow, lie torpid all winter...
In the year 1799, Commodore Tincey, on board the United States' sloop of war GANGES of 26 guns...
At Middlebury in this State, (Vermont,) says Mr. Williams, "there was a large hollow elm, called by the people in the vicinity the Swallow tree."
At Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, the 25th day May, 1807. THOMAS BURLING, and MARTHA his Wife, Plffs. against JOHN HOPKINS, Deft.
A. WILSON. Philadelphia, July 8, 1807. From the American Daily Advertiser.
Mr. Poulson. A few days since, I sent you a few remarks from that ingenious and invaluable work the CHEMICAL CATECHISM...
I do sincerely wish I could recommend this work—this Chemical Catechism, to general perusal. It ought to be at hand in every family...
Many of the uses of fire will immediately occur to every individual, whenever the importance of this subtle fluid is alluded to...
"Caloric (or Fire) pervades all bodies; this is not the case with any other substance we know of—not even light."
"Caloric lies hid in every thing around us. The Creator Inexhaustible need we should have of this substance, and he has endowed it accordingly with the property of taking up its resting-place and of combining with all matter..."
"Every substance requires its own quantity of Caloric to raise it to a given temperature; but when raised to that temperature, every further addition of caloric is precisely shown by the thermometer."
"If a quantity of snow be placed in a basin before a fire, and a thermometer be plunged in it, the thermometer will stand at 32°: if the thermometer be removed, and the snow suffer-
ed to remain before the fire some time longer, and then tried by the thermometer, it will still indicate the same temperature, though it has all along been receiving an accession of caloric; but the moment that the snow is all melted the thermometer will begin to rise."
"In the manner, suppose a piece of ice cooled 20° below the freezing point, be exposed to a hot fire with a thermometer stuck in it; the thermometer will rise very uniformly till it comes to the freezing point 32°, and there make a full stop till the ice is all liquefied, as though the fire had lost its faculty of heating; but the moment that all the ice is melted, the thermometer will begin to rise again, and will continue to rise gradually, till the water becomes heated to 212°, the boiling point."
"The tokens of his friendly care Open, and crown, and close the year. Nature is uniform in all her results; for, if we plunge a thermometer ever so often into boiling water, it will always stand at the same point, provided the pressure of the atmosphere be the same. Melting snow will always show the same degree upon the thermometer, in whatever state the atmosphere may be."
DARWIN. In tubes of glass mercurial columns rise Or sink, obedient to the incumbent flies; Or, as they touch the figure's scale, repeat The nice gradations of circumambient heat.
COMMUNICATION. In the year 1799, Commodore Tincey, on board the United States' sloop of war GANGES of 26 guns, then on the West-India station, was demanded to inform an English frigate of 32 guns, whether all his men had protections...
ANECOTES. Mr. Curran, cross-examining a taylor—"Upon your oath, fir, where did this conversation happen?" "In the back parlour of my shop, my cutting room." "What were you about then yourself?" "Walking about." "Aye, just taking a stroll in your cabbage garden."
Dean Swift, asking a friend if he had learned to smoke, and being answered he had not—"It is a sign" said he "you were not bred in the University of Oxford, for drinking and smoking are the first rudiments of learning taught there, and in those two arts no University in Europe can out do them."
Lady Cartaret, wife of the lord lieutenant of Ireland, in Swift's time, said to him one day, "the air of Ireland is good."—Swift fell on his knees and said, "for God's sake madam, don't mention that in England—they'll certainly tax it."
VIRGINIA. At Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, the 25th day May, 1807. THOMAS BURLING, and MARTHA his Wife, Plffs. against JOHN HOPKINS, Deft.
THE Defendant 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 Plaintiffs, by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said Defendant, do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the Plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said City. A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c. eo2m.
PETER TINSLEY, c. c. eo2m. June 3.
FOR SALE. THE TRACT OF LAND, whereon the subscriber new resides, lying in the county of Amherst, about 4 miles from Warm Springs, on James River, containing about 2400 acres, 150 of which are cleared and in cultivation; of these, 50 are excellent creek low-grounds. There is also some good meadow-land, tolerable orchards, and a good grist-mill, on this tract, (about half of which is first rate tobacco land), it abounds in fine timber of pine, oak and poplar; it will be sold entire or in lots. Also, another tract, lying in Buckingham, about 5 miles from Warm Springs, containing 400 acres, about 50 of which are cleared; a considerable part of this tract is good tobacco land; on it is a tolerable dwelling-house, and an excellent mill. A small part of the purchase money for each tract, will be required in cash or negroes, and for the balance, accommodating credits will be given. The lands will be shown and the price made known by CORNELIUS THOMAS. Amherst, May 26. 1awtf.
CORNELIUS THOMAS. 1awtf. TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, April 28, 1807. Public notice is hereby given,
THAT in pursuance of a Resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, James Davidson Esq. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury, to make purchases at private sale of the eight per cent stock, on public account. Such persons, therefore, who are proprietors of eight per cent stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for Virginia, and who may be desirous of selling the same, within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the Commissioner of Loans at Richmond, who will inform them of the course to be pursued.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, the principal of the eight per cent stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the 1st day of January 1809. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. oaw120. May 12.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF COLOGNE MILL-STONES, OF DIFFERENT SIZES, WHICH will be disposed of for Cash or approved negotiable Notes at 60 days. TAYLOR & BROWN, June 10. tf.
LOAN OFFICE, STATE OF VIRGINIA, JUNE 8, 1807. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia, on the 1st day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent, deferred six per cent, and three per cent, stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent, and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, not till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not redeemable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as aforementioned,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their claim to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stock-holders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par; in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day, on which the same would be payable in the United States, and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans. NOTE. Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six. If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 644 37 — between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 619 03 — Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 853 78 — If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 853 02 — between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42 — Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. J. P. Comr. L's. oasjm. June 10.
In pursuance of a Decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the U. S. for the 5th circuit, in the district of Virginia, at the Nov. term, in the year 1803, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the time and place hereinafter mentioned: TWO TRACTS, in the county of Goochland, one on Beaver Dam creek, containing 9 hundred acres; and the other called Little Island, containing ten acres, at Goochland e. house, on the court day thereof, on the 17th day of August, 1807. The dower of the widow of Wm. Ronald, will be first deducted, and the conditions, on which the said land are directed under the said decree, will appear therein and will be communicated on the day of sale. The terms of payment will be as follows—one fourth of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the remaining three fourths in three equal instalments of six, twelve and eighteen months credit. In all other respects the aforesaid decree will be pursued. Wm. BERKELEY, JOSIAH ELLIS, Wm. MANN, Commissioners. June 20. cawtdf.
TOBACCO LAND FOR SALE. In Amherst County, on Horsley's Creek—509 acres of RICH TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton. This Land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst Court-House to Waugh's Ferry, on James River, is a valuable stand for a country Store, with a framed house for that purpose, and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above floors, with a good brick chimney and well-underpinned with brick. Also, a Lumber-House, sixteen feet square, with a cellar of its full size, walled up with stone. There is also a Taylor and Saddler's Shop, and other out Houses. Likewise a tolerable good Dwelling-House, with three Rooms below and two above floors, a Kitchen, Dairy, and other out Houses within a mile of the Store, suitable for a private family. This Tract of Land is only seven miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of Tobacco, and within eighteen miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase without viewing the premises; they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro and Loring, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and are fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them, as also on application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 20. tdf.
The above Tract of Land and improvements will be offered for sale at Amherst Court House, on Monday the 17th day of August next, (being court day,) on a credit of one, two and three years, if punctually paid, if not, to carry interest from day of sale. A deed of trust will be required on the premises or satisfactory security for punctual payment. N. B. There are 100 acres of James River Low-Grounds.
NOTICE. THE debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT and KIRBY, are hereby informed that Thomas Gilliat alone is empowered to receive payment of all the debts due to that concern. All persons having demands against them, are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay and discharge their respective debts. For JOHN GILLIAT, AND SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT, JAMES KIRBY. ep3m4. May 29.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of JOHN MCCREDE, dec'd. or GEORGE MCCREDE, dec'd. are desired to call on the subscriber for settlement, who is duly authorized as administrator of the former and executor of the latter: and all persons indebted to either of the said estates, are requested to make immediate payment. J. PENN. ep1w. July 17.
ROCKINGHAM SPRINGS, VIRGINIA. The subscribers have opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, at the Rockingham Springs, about four miles from Harrisonburg and two from Kesell-Town, WHERE they will use their best endeavors to render the place comfortable to such as may think proper to visit it. For two years past, these springs, have been occasionally attended by invalids and although no accommodation within a convenient distance to the Spring could be had; yet it may be said with truth, that many received considerable benefit. The terms of boarding and lodging will be, for Gentlemen and Ladies three dollars and 50 cents per week—50 for Children and Servants one dollar and 25 cents per week—passage for Horses 25 6d per week. Gentlemen may purchase Grain in the neighborhood, or it will be furnished at a reasonable rate by the subscribers. HENRY OVERLEY, JONATHAN TAYLOR. July 1. tf.
FOR SALE. TWO TENEMENTS, nearly opposite the Bell-Tavern, containing 42 feet front and 90 deep, at present occupied by Samuel Bell and Wm. Sanderson. Also a LOT, on the crofs street leading from the Bell-Tavern, containing 28 feet front and 40 deep—One third cash will be required, and 6 and 12 months for the balance. I am authorised to sell a BRICK HOUSE on Shockoe-Hill, conveniently situated for a family, for which good bonds will be taken. THOS. NORVELL. June 27. tf.
DOCTOR WELLFORD MAY be consulted at the WARM SPRINGS, at any time from the 10th day of July to the end of the month; and after that period, at the SWEET SPRINGS, until the middle of September. June 27. tf.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John Hopkins, Esq. agent for the Virginia Company, to the subscribers, for the purpose of securing the payment of one Thousand Four Hundred Pounds, with interest from 25th July, 1806, due to Thomas Rutherford— WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, before the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Tuesday 28th July next: ALL the LAND belonging to the Virginia Company, lying between the Canal and James River, and near to said Rutherford's mill. ROBT. GAMBLE, GEO. JEFFERSON, ROBERT POLLARD, CH. JOHNSTON, June 13. tdf.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. At a meeting of the Directors, held at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday evening the 8th of June, 1807. RESOLVED, That the Stock-holders in the said company, pay to their Treasurer, on or before the first day of August next, the further sum of five dollars upon each share held by them respectively, in the said Company. A Copy. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 20. tf.
FOR SALE, 175 Ton Liverpool Stoved Salt, 80 Do. Do. Common Do. 60 Pieces Sacking, 50 Crates well assorted Earthen Ware, On board the Ship Vigilant, Capt. Bofworth, at Bermuda Hundred. Apply to, Wm. BROWN & Co. July 8.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed on the 24th day of May, 1806; whereby David Ross conveyed to us, a tract of Land called Coles, in the county of Goochland, containing by a then late survey, 1510 acres; also, another tract a small distance from that called Coles, containing 200 acres, more or less, it being the same land, that the said Ross purchased from John Hughes and wife, and also the tract of land called Mount Prospect, the greater part of which lies in Fluvanna, containing by estimation 1200 acres, except 225 acres heretofore sold by the said Ross, out of that said tract, to Samuel Pettie, to raise the sum of eleven thousand and four hundred dollars, with interest thereon, from the 1st January, 1807; together with all charges and expenses of sale; and in pursuance of a requisition made in writing, under the provisions of the said deed; we shall on the 3rd day of August next, before the front door of the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, sell for ready money, all and singular, the land and estates above mentioned, at which time and place, conveyances will be made to the purchasers. A more particular description of the above property, may be seen by tracing the references contained in the said deed now of record, in the general court, under an acknowledgment of the same in court, on the 12th June, 1806. THOS. NORVELL, W. ALLEN, Wm. C. WILLIAMS. June 20. tdf.
WILLIAM HART, OPPOSITE THE SCALE-HOUSE, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 5000 wt. Salt Petred Ba- con, 3000 wt. Coppers, 30 Boxes Liverpool Pipes, short and long, 30 Barrels Shad. Also has on hand, Real Cogniac Brandy, French, Peach & Apple Brandy, Antigua, W. Island and N. England Rum, Gin, Whiskey, C. Bounce, &c. Imperial & Young Hyson Teas, Green Coffee, Brown Sugar in barrels, Loaf Sugar, Nutmegs and other Spices, Scotch Whisky, London Mustard, &c. Hibberts London Brown Stout. Also: Philadelphia Porter, bottled by himself, Flour, Salt, Molasses, Queens Ware, with a variety of other articles. All of which he will sell at the lowest ready money prices, or exchange for country produce. July 14. tf.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber, living near New-Castle, in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last, NERO MAN BILLY, about 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high—he is of rather a delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small-pox—his hair rather inclines to be bushy, this is not very long—he is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very peculiarly insinuating manner—he speaks rather quick & pert, and has a disposition to be very polite. He no doubt will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c. He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waagman and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him. His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his escape, and he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg, and his wife has a daughter, a free woman, living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—though having no general acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. June 10. tf.
LANDS FOR SALE. The subscribers are authorized to sell the three following Tracts of LAND, lying in the counties of Albemarle & Fluvanna, to wit: ONE Tract of 400 acres, known by the name of Dickerson's Tract. Another Tract containing 242 acres, being part of 400 acres, known by the name of Hastings Mark's Tract, adjoining the above mentioned Tract, and One other Tract of 183 acres, also known by the name of Hastings Mark's Tract, and is said to have a valuable Mill seat on it. All three Tracts have a great abundance of heavy pine timber of the best kind, and are convenient to navigation. Should these Lands not be disposed of by private contract before the third day of August next, they will on that day be offered at Public Auction, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond. In the mean time, all persons desirous of purchasing, will please apply for further information to TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. tdf. July 1.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a general meeting of Stockholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, will be held at Brook's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in August next; when business of importance to the interest of the company will be submitted for consideration. By order of the Directors, JAS. BRANDER, CLK. July 3. tdf.
WASHINGTON TAVERN! ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by Edward Hallam. At considerable expence, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as genteel an inn as any in Richmond—Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling—Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction. Richmond, February 17. tf.
S. JACOBS, Being about to decline the DRY GOOD business, (in which he has been engaged for some time,) requests all those indebted to him to make payment, as just will be instituted against all delinquents at the August term; and if any have claims against him, they shall be paid on being presented. —Lately received a well selected assortment of— GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching season which will be sold at the lowest possible price, —AMONG WHICH ARE— Ladies Kid and M o Fancy and Leno Mullins rocco Shoes, belt } and Veils, 2 bales Mownannas, } Check'd Silks, Shawls & 2 Do. Coffas, } Habit Shirts, 1 Do. fine blue Cotton, } Hosiery, Gloves & Calicoes, 1 Do. Checks, } Cotton & Silk Umbrellas, 3 Do. blue Gilly Handk's } Superfine and common elegant cotton and thread } Cloths, &c. &c. Laces, } Gun Powder by the Keg. July 7. tf.
DR. THOMAS B. W. GRAY, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he intends to practice Phyfic, Surgery and Midwifery at Tappahannock, and hopes that by an unremitted attention to all the duties in the different departments of his profession, he will give general satisfaction, and merit the confidence and patronage of all those who may please to consult him. He also proposes to keep constantly for sale, and upon moderate terms, the various medicines which are generally known and used. July 8. 2m.
NOTICE. THE Partnership known by the firm of Lyle and McCredie, is dissolved by the death of the partner, George McCredie. The subscriber, the surviving partner of this house, requests all those indebted to that concern to make speedy payments to him, as he is now the only person who can grant the proper receipts and discharges for those debts. Those who may have claims on that firm, are requested to come forward, that they may be adjusted and paid. JAMES LYLE, sw. Manchester, July 11.
FOR SALE, By EDWARD HALLAM, THREE Hundred Barrels good merchantable CORN Also, a few Thousand Wt. Salt Petred BACON. July 1. tf.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY MALE SERVANT, who can come well recommended. For further particulars enquire of the Printer. July 15. tf.
NOTICE. That by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by John B. Winn to us, and duly proved and admitted to record in the district court held in this city; we shall on Thursday the 6th day of the ensuing month, expose to sale by public auction, upon the premises for ready money, ONE half acre LOT N o . 608, opposite to the residence of the Rev'd. Wm. Dawson in this city: There is upon the said Lot, an excellent Kiln of Bricks, and which are nearly burnt, containing as is supposed at least, 75,000, and which will be disposed of with the Lot as appurtenant thereto, or so much thereof, as may be necessary to raise the sum of 200l. with the costs and charges of executing this trust. SAML. MCCRAW, WM. MCKIM, } Trustees. Richmond, July 17. tdf.
The former advertisements respecting the sale of the above property being erroneous, they will of course be disregarded.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Chancery District Court, held in the City of W l Hampshire, the 29th day of April, 1807. Robert Edwards, and Priscilla his Wife, Plffs. against James Ewell and Ann Robertson, executors of Andrew Robertson, } Defts.
THE defendant James Ewell, 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 court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the pls. by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth day of October term next, and answer the bill of the pls. and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former Capitol in this City. A Copy. Teste, ANTY ROBINSON, c. c. July 17. ep2m.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.