The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-12-13 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 65.]
RICHMOND, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 13, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
EDUCATION.
DURING the ensuing year, R. L. Bohannan will continue and pursue the professional instruction of youth in the town of Port-Royal. His course of instruction comprehends Latin Grammar, English Pro-fody, the art of reading, Arithmetic, Geography with the use of the globes and maps, Mathematics, and the principles of some of the most useful and curious branches of Natural Philosophy. With respect to the importance and utility of those branches of learning that form his course of education, it would be chimerical in him to enter into any disquisition, since they are obviously the foundation on which youth may, whatever be their prospects or future walks in life, place their future usefulness and esteem. As afford-ing a satisfactory evidence to the parents and guar-dians of those young gentlemen whom he may have under his care, of the improvement which his pupils derive from his course of instruction, he will continue to pursue his adopted plan of causing his pupils to un-dergo annually a public examination in the studies in which they may have been respectively engaged; this plan, besides the satisfaction that it may exclusively afford to the parent or guardian, will (he thinks) ever be a powerful incentive to create ardor, and new vigor to the mind, & above all, to produce in the breasts of his pupils, a laudable and praiseworthy emulation to excel. It is his most ardent desire, the primary ob-ject of his labours, and the strongest motive for his most zealous devotion, to develop amongst his pu-pils new genius of intellectual activity, and at the same time to point out the objects to which this ac-tivity may be the most usefully directed. He deem-ing himself an ardent lover of industry and proper improvement of time, it shall be all of his most ear-est concern to inculcate habits of intellectual activity in the youthful mind, for he is impressed with a belief that however great the talents and genius of youth may be, without the activity for exerting them, they will be unavailing, pine, decay and perish. As it shall be one of his most zealous concerns to rear the tender mind to habits of industry and application, so will he deter youth from frequenting pleasure parties, pur-suing frivolous amusements, and such other pernicious habits that they may have previously acquired; the great foe to virtue, health and happiness; such habits that encourage violent passions, and sink the naive vigor of youth into contemptible effeminacy and ap-a-thy.
For such of his pupils that may attend exclusively to the art of Reading and Arithmetic, his charge for tuition will be eight dollars per quarter. To those who may attend other branches of learning, his charge will be ten dollars per quarter.
N. B. His School will commence on the second Monday in January, 1807. Port-Royal, October 28, 1806. 2m.
THE Subscriber, has taken the Store lately occu-pied by Granberry and Hancock, where he of-fers for sale at reduced prices, 3 Bales blue Cloths ? A consignment from the 1 Bale assorted Flannels ? Manufacturer. Also—A few bales of India piece Goods. JAMES SMITH. October 28. tf.
ON the third Wednesday in December next, I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, at Powhatan Court-House, ABOUT thirty NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children, on the following terms: one third cash and the balance in twelve months. Bonds with approved security will be required, carrying interest from the date, but if punctually paid, the interest will not be demanded. Wm. RANDOLPH. Wilton, Nov. 4. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE and LOT on Shocoe- Hill, at present occupied by Capt. Benjamin Sheppard, possessing every accommodation for a family, and one amongst the most airy & elegant situations in the city. Also—An unimproved LOT adjoining the above. A purchaser will be allowed great accommodation in the payment. THOS. NORVELL. Nov. 11. tf. N. B. I am authorized to sell nine shares in the Man-chester Turnpike. T. N.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMA-NACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Affortment of Lawyer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed. JOHNSON & REAT, JEWELLERS & SILVER-SMITHS, Have for sale at their Store three doors below Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, and a few doors above the Bell Tavern, the following articles, viz: PLATED TEA POTS, Sugar Dishes, and Milk Pots, Tea Urns, Candler Stands, Candle Sticks, Desert Dishes, Salt Stands, Table Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Gol-dens, Bread Baskets, Decanter Stands, and plated handled Knives and Forks. Silver, Table, Desert, Tea, Soup, Toddy, Sauce, Mustard, and Salt Spoons; Silver Milk Pans, Tum-blers, Sugar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Pineapple Rims and Chains, Scissor Chains, Clock Clasps, Hooks and Eyes, Netting Needles, Tooth and Ear Picks, Bed-knits, Pencil Cases, Thimbles, Shell Snuff Boxes silver mounted; Fruit and Poinkatives. Tortoiseshell Combs ornamented with gold of every size and description from 15 dols. to 50 cents, Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of various pat-terns, elegant Pebble Seals, Paste and Gold Earhoops of different sizes and patterns, Miniature Settings of various sizes, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Jet and Coral coloured gold mounted Necklaces, Jet and Gar-net Necklaces plain and neat, Gold Neck Clasps, Ena-melled Fanny and Mourning Brooches; Gold, Cohone, and Silver Sleeve Buttons; Gold Studs for the sleeve and Collar; Plain, Stone, Heart, Dog Collar, Topaz, Pearl, Cornelian and Mourning Rings, and Breast Pins of almost every description, all of which with an additional supply that they expect very soon, they offer upon the most moderate terms.—They will also furnish any article in the plate line upon the short-est notice. N. B. The highest price given for old gold and sil-ver. December 2. tf.
BELL TAVERN!! THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leahy, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquor, Grain, &c. he flatters himself from paying particular atten-tion, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MC TYRE.
N. B. A Waggan and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. Manchester, Dec. 2. tf.
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN April 11. tf.
FOR SALE,
AN Elegant Coach well finished, with Plated Harness, and a pair of well matched HORSES. These horses can be recommended as being well broke, and free from any bad habits; they are six & seven years old last spring.—Also, a strong healthy Negro WOMAN with a female child about five years old. A great bargain may be had in this property for cash, or a negotiable note at sixty days. November 14. tf. Enquire at this Office.
JAMES STRATTEN, Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA. BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carry-ing on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and assiduity to business, to de-serve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to custom-ers; and for neat workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. JAMES STRATTEN, N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Rich-mond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. tf.
ENOCH SULLIVAN, OFFERS FOR SALE, At his Jewellery Store, nearly opposite the Eagle, A COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gilt, Sil-ver, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Urns, Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rims and Caters and bottle Sliders. Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, e-lastic Garters, silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chess-men and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doers and Shuttle Coches, satin wood Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspenders, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemen's and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, sword Knives, Belts, Sabres, Epau-lettes, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Flutes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Hammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, boat Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horse Phleams, &c. Rifles and rifle Straps, shaving, Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windsor Soap, hair Powder, Bags, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Effences, Reaves's Colors, tamboar Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Saffron and Thimbles, hair Lock and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Boxes, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, Spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, In-fants, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candlesticks and Snuffers, bread Baskets, Water, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps for Halls, tooth-comb, Cloths, hearth, floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be execu-ted to patterns or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. E. SULLIVAN. Nov. 7. tf.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD, FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three weeks ago, is 6 feet three inches high, long meagre face, red eyes, speaks rapidly and with great confidence, aged about 50 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. Wm. LONG. Nov. 14. tf.
3,000 wt. SALT PETER & BACON, 1,000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 gross BOTTLED CYDER, A few butts CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM.
Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. May 27. cost
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, late-ly done by C. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and most credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William Atkinson & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of Messrs. Poffler & Co. among which are the following articles: BROWN SUGAR of Bar from German, Craw-ley's & Bittered Steel, Dittos ditto second ditto, Amigua & Jamaica Rum, Best Green Coffee, Very Old Antigua Rum, Salt in Sacks, Holland Gin, Molasses and Treacle, Cognac Brandy, of very Pickled Salmon, superior quality, Scotch Barley, Race Ginger, Pepper, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Pimento, Nutmegs, Malaga Wine, Mace, Cloves & Cin-namon, Fresh Muciated Raisins & Currants, Fresh London Mustard, Soft Shelled Almonds, in flour barrels, Saltpeetre, Bell Flower Indigo and English P P Gunpowder, quality, in boxes of 20 lbs. each, Patent Shot, well assorted, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Fresh Gunpowder, Belt Spanish Sugars, Tea in Canisters, Caldwell, Poffler & Co's Dittos by the lb. Superior Chocolate, Young Hyson do. of the first quality, New-York Candles and Soap, N. England & Bullock's Spermacetti Candles, Cheese. JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saun-ders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Le-sueur and Saunders, who are alone authorised to set-tle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS.
N. B. Those indebted are requested to make im-mediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. LESUEUR & SAUNDERS. Nov. 22. tf.
A BARGAIN MAY be had in a Chariot, Harness, and pair of excellent horses—Enquire of the Editor. August 5. tf.
FOR SALE,
THE LOT and HOUSES whereon John Ham-ilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three Story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted, and a Garden lately pulled in, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—27 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Wiloughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. August 22. (tf.)
JOHN SOUTHGATE, At the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Un-ion Tavern, offers for sale, a pretty general assort-ment of
FALL GOODS, Well worth the attention of country dealers.—Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be re-ceived in payment. ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular, Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martinique Cordials. October 23. (tf.)
REMOVAL. THE Subscribers have removed their COMPT-ING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Watt and Bul-lock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual.—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 23. 1806. epf.
A GREAT Bargain offered in 735 acres of LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one Scan half miles from York River, and bounded by Po-potomac Creek, the Lands of captain William Shackleford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water.—The abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may also be mentioned as a great inducement to any person wishing to pur-chase. This Land may be had low for cash, or good bonds at short payment. For further particu-lars apply to John H. Smith, or to the subscriber. JOHN TEMPLE. Walkerton, September 26. tf.
PICKLING VINEGAR. Of superior quality, made from two years old ci-der—For sale by WILLIAM HART, Opposite the Scale House. ALSO— SALT, loose and in sacks, 30 Barrels cut HERRINGS, Brown SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 19. epf.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Dun-fle Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Peanough, Cloths, Car-pets and Carpeting, Bombazets, Swandown, Patent Cord, Towel and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Ker-seymere, Calicoes and Muslins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.
ROBERT JOHNSTON, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of DRY GOODS & IRONMONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit. N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shocoe-Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's. October 7. tf.
JOHN PUMFREY, BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the House formerly oc-cupied by Messrs. Dunlure & Turner, two doors below his old stand, where he keeps constantly on hand, made of materials of the first quality, and best workmanship, —A VARIETY OF— Letter Books, Record Books, Invoice do. Sheriffs' do. Tobacco do. Pocket Ledgers, Day do. Memorandum Books rul-journals and Ledgers, ed and plain, Account Current Books, Copy Books, Bill Books, Cyphering do. Receipt do. &c. &c. &c. With a variety of other articles used in Mercantile and Legal Professions which he offers for sale on the most liberal terms. —HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE— Writing Paper of all kinds, Pocket Books and Ta-blets, Drawing do. Quills and made Pens of Blue Biotting and Cart-ridge do. various prices, Wrapping do. Penknives, Parchment and Paste-boards, Playing Cards, Ink Powder Black and Red, Rive's Water Colours & Japan and Common Ink, India Ink, Durable Ink, for mark-ing on Linen with a pen, Lead Pencils Black and Red, Camel Hair Pencils, Ink Stands of various kinds, Slate and Slate Pencils, &c. &c. &c. Likewise an assortment of School Books, and Pa-per Hangings. Books ruled and bound to any pattern. Orders faithfully executed, and Book-Binding of every description performed with fidelity and dispatch. N. B. Elegant Looking Glasses and Prints in burnished Gold Frames. Nov. 21. ep3w.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement.—And those indebted must make immediate pay-ment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHNG. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 23. tf.
CONFECTIONARY, DISTILLERY AND EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE.
THE Subscribers having taken the new Tenement of the widow Collins, adjoining the Market Bridge, have opened a Confectionary and Distillery Shop, under the firm of Daniel Schelling & Co. where they have opened a large supply of articles in that line, and intend keeping a constant supply. One of the partners, Mr. Schelling is perfectly acquainted with the business in all its various branches, having carried it on in some of the most principal towns in Europe, as also in America.—Among some of the ar-ticles in their line, they will enumerate—
  CORDIALS,  Queen do.    Celery,  Macaroon do.    Coffee,  French Brioche do.    Coriander,  Merenge do.    Peppermint,  Almond do.    Gold Water,  Cinnamon do.    Stomach Elixir,  Croquant do.    Annilletto,  Laccerly of Balle do.    Cinnamon,  Free Mason do.    Citron,  Pincushion do.    Orange,  Light do.    Noyaux.  Annis Bread,     Turkey Bread,     Spice Vats,     Buffers.   SIRUPS, Sirup Lemon, Sirup Oregad, Sirup Raspberry, White Horse-Hound. PRESERVES, Lemon Candy, Barley Sugar, Rose Sugar, Sugar Almonds, Burnt do. Sugar Plums, Cinnamon, Kites, Peppermint Drops, Thousand Flowers, Lozengers, Secrets. TARTS Of Plumbs, Of Quince, Of Apples, Citron, Vanilla, Orange, Chocolate. PUFF PYES, Chickens, Partridges, Hares, Ducks, Oysters. COLD MEATS, Calf Feet Jelly, Head Cheese, Bacon Hams, Glasse, Beef Tongues, &c.
A VARIETY OF CAKES, Spongy Cakes, Savoy do. Pairty of any description, and also ornaments for Tables prepared on the shortest notice. Under the same firm, they have also opened an EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE, where all the principal News-Papers that are published on the Con-tinent may be seen and perused. Coffee, Chocolate, Tea, Cold Cuts, &c. furnished on reasonable terms. They respectfully inform the public and their friends in general, that any orders that they may be favored with, shall be punctually attended to, and every thing in their line shall be furnished on the most reasonable terms, and in a neat and fashionable style. Nov. 25. tf.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TUESDAY, Dec. 2.
A message was received from the Senate, stat-ing that they had passed a joint resolution for the appointment of two chaplains, of different denominations, to interchange weekly between the two Houses. Ordered to be on the table. A message was received from the President of the U. States by Mr. Coles his secretary. Referred to a committee of the whole House on the state of the union to-morrow.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3.
Edward Lloyd, a new member from the state of Maryland, elected in the room of Joseph H. Nicholson, resigned, having been qualified, took his seat. Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of John Lemmon, which was referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of Jacob Ritter, jun. which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of Stephen Kingston which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Bidwell presented the petition of Martha Strong, which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of Lud-wig Kuhn, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Crowninshield presented a petition from Arnold Martin, which was referred to the Com-mittee of Claims.
FRIDAY, Dec. 5.
The Speaker laid before the House a commu-nication from Mr. Lestrobe, Surveyor of the public buildings, representing that several mem-bers of the House had intimated to him an ap-prehension of the insecurity of the plastering of the ceiling of the Representative chamber, and expressing his opinion of its perfect securi-ty.
Ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Eppes presented a petition from Benja-min Sadler, which was referred to the Com-mittee of Claims.
Mr. Magruder presented a petition from Wil-iam Hearn, which was referred to a select com-mittee.
Mr. Sloan presented a petition from sundry citizens of New-Jersey, praying for a new post route, which was referred to the post office committee.
Mr. Garnett asked to be excused from serv-ing on the Committee of Ways and Means, as there were other members of a longer standing, and better acquainted with subjects of finance. Mr. Garnett having been excused, Mr. J. Randolph was appointed in his place.
Mr. Brown presented the petition of Casper Recker, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Van Cortlandt presented the petition from Monday, which was referred to the Com-mittee of Claims.
Mr. Thomas presented the petition of Jo-seph McCracken, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
THE BILL AS FOLLOWS:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-presentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the operation of the act, passed on the 18th day of April last, enti-tuled, "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," be, and the same hereby is suspended until the day of next.
And be it further enacted, That all penalties, fines and forfeitures, which may have been in-curred by virtue of the provisions of the afore-said act be, and the same hereby are respective-ly remitted. This act shall take effect from and after the passing thereof.
The first section of the bill having been read—Mr. J. Randolph said there were two peri-ods mentioned in the select committee, who reported the bill, as proper to fill the blank in the first section; the first was the first day of June; the other, some time within the next session of Congress, say the 31st of December. It would be recollected that in the Message of the President the suspension of the act, entitled, "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," is recom-mended on two motives; the first a motive of conciliation towards Great-Britain; the second, from a regard to our own convenience. It was supposed in the select committee, that if the act should be suspended for a very short period, it would answer neither of these purposes; that the news of the expiration of the suspending law reaching G. B. about the time the passage of the law was known, it would as to all the purposes of conciliation be unsatisfactory; and at the same time the merchants would not be able to send their orders abroad in time to receive returns before the act should again be suspended in its operation and effect. Under this view of the subject, the major part of the committee, at the suggestion of two gentlemen representing commercial towns, were of opinion that the suspension should extend into the next session. They were likewise of this opinion on other grounds. If the act should be suspended to a period between this and the ensuing session, it might so happen as to take effect after our differences with G. B. should be accommodated. They were of this opinion from another confi-deration. If unfortunately, and contrary to the present prospect, the negotiation should fail, and an open rupture ensue between the two nations, the committee were not of opinion that the suspension of the prohibitory act for a few months would be of material importance on the interests of either party; but that measures of a stronger character would be required. Mr. R. said, he had thus given the views which in-fluenced the committee. The committee would fill the blank with either day as it should suit their pleasure. He would move to fill it with the 31st day of December, in order to try their knife; at the same time he did not feel it im-portant that the blank should be filled with that day, or any other.
Mr. Smilie observed that there were two points which appeared to him to contain the marrow of the bill; the first was whether the prohibitory act should be suspended, and the second to what time the suspension should be made. The last point, it was more difficult to agree about than the other. He would sug-gest, whether it would not be best to leave the blank unfilled until the third reading of the bill. By pursuing this course, time would be allowed members to reflect on the subject. He was himself not altogether prepared to say what would be the proper period. He was friendly to the suspension; but he had not made up his mind as to the time.
Mr. J. Clay said it was usual to fill up the blanks in committee of the whole. If his colleague were not disposed to agree to filling the bill with the 31st of December, it would be easy, when the bill should be considered in the House, to vote against concurring in the report of the committee.
Mr. Findley said both modes of filling blanks were usual, and either was pursued, according to the convenience of the House. As filling the blank in this instance was of great importance, and as the House had as yet had little time to reflect upon it, he hoped the motion to fill the blank would be postponed until the bill was carried into the House. He was friendly to the principle of the bill, but had not made up his mind with regard to the period for which it would be best to suspend the prohibitory act.
The question being put, the motion to fill the blank with the 31st of Dec. was disagreed to—Ayes 48—Noes 62.
The chairman having read the second section—Mr. J. Nelson declared himself unprepared to give his vote upon it. If he recollected the provisions of the existing laws, they gave to the informer, a part of the penalty accruing from their infraction. The U. S. however they might give up the penalties which had accrued to them, had no right to remit that part of them which had become the property of the informer. He submitted therefore the propri-ety of so amending this section as to save the rights of the latter.
The several provisions of the laws on this subject having been read, a debate of considera-ble length arose on the necessity of the proposed amendment.
Its necessity was contended for by Messrs. R. Nelson, G. W. Campbell, Dawson and Findley; and opposed by Messrs. J. Clay, Bid-well, J. Randolph and Crowninshield.
By the former gentlemen it was contended that a vested right became attached to the in-former, or officer of customs, which the U.S. could not morally divest; and that, although the Secretary of the Treasury was authorized by law to remit all forfeitures, yet that Congress could not themselves remit them.
On the other hand it was maintained that Congress, having given the entire power of re-mission of forfeitures to the Secretary of the Treasury, were as competent themselves to re-mit as he was; and that the power, which they had bestowed on an inferior executive of-ficer, they were themselves competent to exer-cise.
The text of the debate was considerably ra-mified; but as it was admitted on all hands that there were few, if any cases, to which the point in dispute would apply, we consider this concise notice sufficient; remarking, that dur-ing the debate every gentleman who expressed an opinion on the bill declared himself friendly to its principle.
In the course of this argument, Mr. G. W. Campbell moved that the committee should rise, and ask leave to sit again.
This motion was, however, withdrawn, un-der the impression that the blank would not be

filled until the third reading of the bill. The committee then rose, and reported their agreement to the bill without amendment. Mr. Dawson, to try the sense of the House on the point discussed in committee, offered the following amendment: Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect the right or claim of any person, to any part of any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, incurred by the breach of the act aforesaid, which such person shall or may be entitled to, by virtue of the said law, in cases where a prosecution has been commenced or information has been given, before the passing of this act: the amount of which right and claim shall be assessed and valued by a proper judge or court in a summary manner. The argument, commenced in committee, was resumed by the same gentlemen. When the question was taken, and the amendment disagreed to—Ayes 12. Mr. J. Randolph said, after what had passed, the House would not ascribe to him a wish to precipitate the decision on filling the blank in the first section. He had indeed no such intention. When in committee he had avoided saying any thing as to the principle or expediency of the measure; nor should he touch those points, if at all, till the question whether the bill should pass or not was fairly before the House. But he would appeal to gentlemen whether the interests of the U. S. could be materially affected by an additional suspension for three days, three weeks or three months? The subject had been very fully debated the last session, and gentlemen could surely make up their minds whether it were best for the suspension to operate to the end of the session, or to the 30th of June, or to a later period. This was one of those minor questions that did not require much time for consideration, and having decided that the suspension should not be extended to the 31st of December, there could be little difficulty in fixing an intermediate day. He should therefore move to fill the blank with the 30th of June, although he did not mean to press the motion. He understood that was the quarter day at the Treasury. Mr. Afton said, when he voted in committee against filling the blank with the 31st of December, it was not because he was absolutely against that day, but because his mind was not made up with respect to the most proper day at which to limit the suspension. He had heard nothing since to satisfy his mind on this head. He hoped, therefore, that the blank would not be filled until the third reading of the bill. Mr. J. Clay remarked that when he seconded the motion of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) it was with a perfect knowledge that it would be competent to the House to fill the blank on the third reading of the bill. But he would ask, whether there would not exist a difficulty in fixing the period of suspension at any day short of the commencement of the next session of Congress? And if there were, whether there would not arise a necessity of placing somewhere a dispensing power? He hoped, from all he could collect, that all differences between the two governments would be that day be removed. Well, suppose a treaty, in all respects perfectly satisfactory, should be concluded, and the prohibitory act only suspended until the 30th of June, without any power existing to dispense with it. The bill must again go into effect, notwithstanding all the causes which gave rise to it have ceased. He believed it was not competent to amend a bill on its third reading, unless by unanimous consent. For this reason he wished that the blank might then be filled with the 30th of June, and an amendment introduced, authorizing a further suspension, in case our differences should be adjusted. If this course were adopted, he believed every gentleman would be satisfied. Mr. Smilie moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill to Monday. Mr. J. Randolph hoped that if the consideration of the bill were postponed, it would not be till Monday. He considered the bill of some importance to two classes of persons, to the merchants, and still more so to the southern planters. It was considered by those who understood its operation, as of material importance to the cotton planters. He supposed between this day & to-morrow, every gentleman would be able to make up his mind whether it would be expedient to suspend the prohibitory law for three, six or nine months. The period appeared to him comparatively an unimportant question; whereas that of the bill coming soon into operation was of great importance to the planters. If passed, it would have a considerable effect on our abroad and at home. If a postponement took place, he hoped the House would adjourn till to-morrow, and its consideration be then resumed. As the other House were generally more tardy in their proceedings, it could scarcely be expected to get into operation in less than eight or ten days, and that period would be taken from the period of suspension, short as it might be. The motion to postpone the bill to Monday was disagreed to—Ayes 29. Mr. Smilie then moved a postponement till to-morrow, which was carried—Ayes 60. In the course of the debate Mr. R. Nelson remarked, as an inducement to the prompt passage of the bill, that he was informed that Mr. Merry, the late British minister, about to sail for England, was wanting to learn the fate of it. The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting a report made in obedience to the act to establish the Treasury Department, which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Adjourned.
On motion of Mr. Blount the petition of sundry inhabitants of North Carolina, praying that Plymouth may be made a port of entry, was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Adjourned.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Committee on the Potomac Bridge—Messrs. Lewis, Magruder, Casey, Goodwyn and Covington.
They write likewise from Mayence, that gen. Marescot, who followed his majesty, will remain in that city, and that Marshal Kellerman will command the national guards of that department in the room of Marshal Lefebvre, who will remain employed in the active army. A Dutch general went yesterday to Leyden and Rotterdam, to take a list of the orphans of above and under the age of 16, who are to be put in requisition in case of need. We are this moment informed that his majesty the emperor and king has gone from Mayence to Wurtzburg, whither the French army was to assemble on the 4th. We are led to believe from good authority that an important message from his majesty the Emperor will shortly be brought before the senate.
PARIS, Sept. 26. The Moniteur of Sept. 28, gives an account of the proceedings respecting the Jewish assembly, of which the following is an abstract. The speech of the emperor's commissioners to the Jewish assembly, after signifying his majesty's approbation of their answers, and referring to the revolution which menaced to swallow up religious thrones and empires, but the evils inflicted by which had been repaired by one man, proceeds to observe, that the Jews, overwhelmed by the contempt of nations, and often the object of the avarice of sovereigns, have not hitherto been treated with justice; and then states the following proposition on the part of his imperial majesty: "It is the will of his majesty that there should remain no excuse to those who will not become citizens. He infers to you the free exercise of your religion, and the full enjoyment of your political rights; but in return for the august protection which he grants you, he exacts a religious guarantee for the entire observance of the principles announced in your answers. This assembly, as it is at present constituted, cannot alone offer this to him. Its answers must be converted into decisions by another assembly of a still more imposing and religious form, that they may be placed by the side of the Talmud, and thus acquire in the eyes of the Jews of every country, and of every age, the greatest possible authority. This is the mode of conforming to the greatness and generosity of his majesty's views, and of causing to be felt by all those who profess your religion, the happy influence of this memorable epoch."
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LEIPZIG, September 25. If letters from Dresden of the 21st can be relied on, there was then an army of 60 to 70 thousand Prussians assembled in the neighbourhood of that city, on the side of the mountains; the head quarters were at Dresden itself, and were to be removed to Freyburg. The greatest part of the Saxon army was in activity, its forces are calculated to be 25,000 men, and it is added, it will form the advanced guard. The King of Prussia and the Dukes of Brunswick and of Weimar were expected at Dresden. But what throws a little suspicion on these particulars is, that the same letters add that the Emperor Alexander and the Archduke Charles are likewise expected in Saxony.
MAYENCE, October 2. Yesterday his majesty reviewed the 14th regiment, and set off at 9 o'clock in the evening for Frankfort and Wurtzburg. Thus, it is on the 1st of October that he will cross the Rhine. It was the 9 Vendemiaire, year 14, (1st October, 1805) that he crossed it to go to conquer the Austrians and the Russians. Nothing, however, at present indicates that his majesty will go beyond Wurtzburg. There are no reports of hostilities having commenced on any point.
HAGUE, October 4. His majesty the king received a courier last Wednesday at the moment when he was going to set out for the army at Zeil, and had given all the necessary orders for that purpose; after the arrival of which he put off his departure for an unlimited time. He immediately after, on the same day, held a cabinet council, and it was determined to call an extraordinary assembly of their high mightinesses, for which purpose the necessary circulars to the absent members were issued without delay. It was said that his majesty would personally make some important communication to their high mightinesses on the state of the finances.
FRANKFORT ON THE MAINE, Oct. 5. His majesty the emperor Napoleon arrived here from Mentz in the night between the 1st and 2nd inst. accompanied by his brother Jerome, and many eminent military officers. His majesty set out from hence for Aschaffenburg.
HAMBURG, Oct. 9. From all the latest accounts the French army seems to concentrate itself between Bamberg and Wurtzburg, and all the marching divisions take their route in that direction. The Russian army under Kutusoff and Prince Bagration, on its march to join the Prussians, is estimated at 80,000 men.
CLEVE, Sept. 26. The military preparations on the part of the Prussians and French are very formidable. Exclusive of the grand French army which is still in Germany, and which actually amounts to 100,000 or 170,000 men, another army of 100,000 is collecting in the vicinity of Wesel.
EMMERICH, Sept. 28. We have just learnt that the whole camp of Zeil of 16,000 men had broke up and marched towards Wesel to be quartered in the vicinity of that fortress. Their head quarters will be at Wesel, which fortress will be placed in a respectable state of defence.
PRAGUE, Sept. 25. A cordon of 9 regiments of infantry and 5 regiments of cavalry, has been ordered to march partly towards Saxony and partly towards Anspach and Baireuth. It will be commanded by three field marshals lieutenants—Keppen, Gotschein, and Hohenlohe Bartenstein. A second one is ordered to advance from Austria.
MERSEBURG, Sept. 30. The Prussian army now concentrated in Saxony amounts to about 150,000. The troops of Saxony have already joined those under Hohenlohe, who has in consequence dispatched several regiments to the main army. The corps under General Kalkreuth has also arrived from Pomerania, and joined the army.
The corps under the Duke Eugene of Wirttemberg has broke up from the vicinity of Nordhausen, and is marching by forced marches towards Westphalia. General Le Coq passed through Heiligenstadt the day before yesterday, in order, as is reported, to take the command in chief in Westphalia.
NEW-YORK, December 4. By the ship Providencia, Shaeer, we have received an Altona paper of the 11th October. It contains very little intelligence of an interesting nature, excepting the following articles, relative to the new movements of the armies, & some particulars connected therewith, which had not hitherto reached us from any other source.
Transferred for the Mercantile Advertiser. ALTONA, October 11. Bamberg and Wurtzburg, it appears, will be the places of general rendezvous for the whole French army. From thence they are preparing to extend more to the left.
The corps of General Soult forms the right wing, which is in motion all along the Danube. Next to this, is the Army of the Confederacy. The Prussian army is stationed at Meynungen, Eisenach, and Gotha, opposite that of the French. The Prussian head quarters are at Erfurt.
The Elector of Hesse Cassel is maintaining an armed neutrality. It is said that two Russian armies, of 80,000 men each, are rapidly advancing towards the Prussian armies; and, if we might form an opinion from the large military stores collected in Liebau, a third Russian army is expected.
The Prussian army of reserve, assembled at Katis, is advancing along the Spree towards Berlin. Should both armies take the field with an equal ardour for conquest, more blood will be shed in this than in any former campaign ever recorded in the annals of the world.
From Paris Papers of the 6th of October. Prince Jerome Bonaparte accompanied their imperial majesties to Mayence. The firing of cannon and the ringing of bells announced the entrance of the sovereigns into the town. Immediately after his arrival, the Emperor mounted on horseback, and followed by several marshals of the empire, and a great number of general officers, went to visit the fortifications of Cassel, and the environs of that suburb.
ately to Falmouth. The force collecting there is to be the 6th, 17th and 19th dragoons: the 6th, 36th, 40th, 87th, and 97th regiments, and several corps of artillery—destined to Buenos Ayres. The five French frigates lately captured, were ordered to be purchased, and put into commission. Mr. Fox was buried on the 10th Oct. The brave Hood was mending so fast that it was expected he would go with one of the Expeditions to South America. Price of Stocks, October 11th—Consols 6 1/2, Omnium 4 1/2. Fine flour 7s. 2 1/2 per sack.
LATEST FROM EUROPE. Capt. Thuro, who arrived at Newbernport, in a short passage from Alicante, which place he left the 26th of October informs, that previous to his leaving Alicante, he was informed by Mr. John H. Rogers, a respectable merchant of that place, that certain accounts had been received there, that Lord Lauderdale actually left Paris the 16th Oct. Capt. Thuro also informs that several days after leaving the Straits of Gibraltar, he spoke the English squadron, under the command of commodore Hood, consisting of five ships of the line, three frigates and two smaller vessels, who informed him, they had captured 4 or 5 French frigates, and also that they had received advices of Lord Lauderdale's leaving Paris the 16th of October, being the same date of the Alicante account. (From the well known veracity of capt. Thuro, and the short passage he had from Europe, we place the utmost confidence in the correctness of the information.) Herald.
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Extract of a letter from Jamaica, dated the 22d of October. Upon the condemnation of the Schooner Eclipse of Baltimore, in Kingston, Jamaica, the whole of the crew, consisting of twenty, were pressed and put on board a frigate which was to sail on a cruise the following morning: this was done on a presumption that Mr. Lenox, the American agent, could not claim them as American citizens, being engaged in an illegal trade.
Mr. Lenox, however, upon gaining intelligence of the above, made an immediate application and remonstrance to the admiral, who ordered the crew on board the guard-ship for examination, when seventeen of the twenty being proved to be Americans, were immediately delivered to him; of the remaining three, two were recognised as deserters from his majesty's ship Pfishguard, and the remaining one proceeded to be an Englishman; thus by the prompt and decisive conduct of Mr. Lenox, have seventeen American citizens been released from British bondage, and restored to their country. Balt. Amer.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 4. Capt. Husey, from Bonair, says that Miranda was still at Barbadoes, without the hope of succeeding in his expedition. We are informed that about three weeks since a diploma was sent to Washington from the Emperor of the French, constituting Mr. Jefferson one of the Grand Officers of the Legion of Honor. Even. P.
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE. On Saturday last, (Nov. 29) leave was given to bring in a bill, entitled "an act to tax Distillers and Distilleries, for the education of poor children in the several counties of the state."—Ayes 27—Nays 21.
FROM THE FRANKFORT PALLADIUM, November 13, 1806. Communication—On Wednesday the 5th inst. when it was currently reported and generally believed in this place, that Colonel Burr had left Lexington, Joseph H. Davis attorney for the United States for this district, appeared in court, and after some preliminary observations calculated to excite great expectation, read the affidavit which appears in this paper, and moved the court for a capias against Colonel Burr, and for compulsory process to compel the attendance of witnesses.
The judge conceiving the application of a novel nature, and the form very unusual, took time to consider. It happened that Colonel Burr had not left Lexington and on hearing of this proceeding, sent a messenger to Frankfort, to inform the court that he should on the day following present himself to meet any enquiry. On Friday Colonel Burr arrived in Frankfort attended by several gentlemen from Lexington; on Saturday morning he presented himself in court, his appearance caused much sensation to his enemies it was evident chagrined—to the impartial, that it is to nine-tenths in the house, it gave the utmost satisfaction.
Before Col. Burr, came into court, the judge delivered his opinion which may be seen in this paper—Col. Burr rose and in a brief impressive manner stated his surprise at a proceeding so extraordinary at a time when he was supposed to have left the state, with some other remarks, which cannot be correctly detailed, and offered to meet, and invited any investigation in any form, provided it were prompt.
Mr. Davis professed to be ready to proceed as soon as the witnesses could be had, and on consulting the marshal said that the attendance of the witnesses could be procured by Tuesday evening: that he would engage to proceed on Wednesday morning, and that in case an indictment should be found, that he would also be ready to proceed forthwith to the trial; to this Col. Burr assented. A grand jury was empaneled from persons in court, immediately sworn and adjourned to attend on the next Wednesday morning, when they would receive a charge from the judge. On the same day subpoenas being granted, the deputy marshals were sent to Louisville, Jeffersonville, Lexington, Danville and other places, to summon witnesses, principally persons supposed to be the confidants of Col. Burr.
These events having circulated rapidly throughout the country and generally mingled with error and exaggeration, excited great solicitude and expectation. On Wednesday morning (yesterday) this town was crowded with persons from all quarters, beyond any former example; all was eagerness and impatience. The witnesses who had been summoned attended without an exception, the court was opened, the grand jury was called and appeared. Just as the judge was expected to deliver his charge, Mr. Davis rose and moved that the grand jury might be dismissed, declaring that he was not prepared to proceed with the enquiry, by reason of the absence of a witness whom he deemed material. The disappointment.
ment and chagrined by a crowded audience may be conceived, but the ridicule and laughter which followed was universal. The public sentiment which had all along been strongly in favor of Col. Burr, now burst forth without disguise. There is not time to comment on these transactions, but two or three facts may tend to disclose the motives of this prosecution, which is generally viewed as a PERSECUTION. At the time it was commenced it was believed that Col. Burr had left the state.
Mr. Davis swears that the information he had received, convinced him of the truth of the charge;—Why was not this information given to the grand jury? The subpoena returned the names of the twelve witnesses, all of whom attended, one more was desired by Mr. Davis, this one was by him stated to be a gentleman of Jeffersonville, (opposite Louisville, on the Ohio) who had some days previous gone to Vincennes, to attend the legislature of the Indiana territory, of which he is a member; this legislature had commenced on the 5th inst. Mr. Davis did not profess to have had any communication with this gentleman directly or indirectly—hence this testimony could have no influence with Mr. Davis in giving his affidavit or in instituting the prosecution.
On Saturday last, Judge Innes, delivered the following opinion on the subject of the motion against Colonel Burr, made by the federal attorney, on Wednesday preceding: The question to be considered,—Has this court a power to award process against the accused, and to compel the attendance of witnesses upon this motion—and if the court has such power, is the evidence adduced sufficient to warrant the measure.
Four kinds of proceeding have been known and pursued in order to convict persons of crimes and misdemeanors—1st, By an application to a justice or judge out of the court—2d, By preferring an indictment to a grand jury—3d, By presentment of the grand jury—and 4th, By information.
The present application is not embraced by either of these modes of proceeding. It is a new case relying on the discretion of the court, and as this decision may be considered a precedent in future, I have thought it my duty to take time and mature the subject, because the proposed measure being preventive—no injury would arise by a little delay. No instance has occurred (within my recollection) since I have become acquainted with judicial proceedings, where a crime or misdemeanor has been committed, of a motion being made to a court to award process, to arrest the offender in the first instance; neither have I knowledge of the existence of a law to authorise it.
In any case where a court awards process it is predicated upon some previous act already done, which gives the court cognizance of the subject and brings the case in a legal shape before that tribunal; this being performed, the power to adopt every necessary measure to attain the object and end of the law and to perfect justice is vested in a court.
The magnitude of this case, not only as it relates to the community—but to the accused, requires that the proceedings be pursued with regularity, caution and circumspection. If the facts stated in the affidavit be true, the project ought to be prevented and the offender punished—Yet in doing this, the regular legal steps pointed out by usage or by law, ought to be pursued. If on the other hand the accused be innocent, the usurpation of power ought to be confined within its proper limits—the known rules of proceeding; and on no occasion but extreme necessity ought a judge to be induced to exercise a power which rests on discretion. The law then becomes unknown, and the best judge may be considered a tyrant, because it then depends upon his whim and caprice—it will not be uniform, but is liable to change with the opinion of every judge.
These reflections extend to the general principle arising out of this case. Admit however that they are erroneous—to award process would be improper—it would be an act of oppression; because there is no legal evidence before the court to authorise an arrest of the person accused. The evidence is the oath of a person, who has been informed by one not upon oath, that the deponent believes the fact to be true. I have no doubt of the truth of the affidavit—that is, that the deponent has been informed of the fact stated; and it is possible the fact as stated is true—yet it is not legal evidence, and not being legal evidence the court cannot act upon it.
Upon this view of the subject, I am compelled to declare—that as the case is a new one—as no precedent has been shown to justify such a proceeding; as the law is silent on the subject; and as there are two other modes of proceeding which are regular and well understood, viz. by applying to a justice out of court and obtaining a warrant upon legal evidence—or by the court ordering a grand jury to be summoned instances, and preferring an indictment—this motion is overruled.
In a republican paper of extensive circulation, it has been stated that the judicial proceedings instituted by Mr. Davis against Col. Burr, were at the special instance of the government of the United States. This statement, we are assured, is erroneous. However solicitous the president may have been to arrest the progress of this detestable association, he, we are authorised to assert, did not advise the course of proceeding pursued by Mr. Davis. In making this remark we do not mean to cast any imputation on the attorney of the district. We applaud his feelings and his motives at a crisis so full of dangers. His excessive ardour to slay the arm of so daring and so dangerous a man, may have hurried him into a course of proceeding not exactly reconcilable to the strict principles of law. The great jealousy of our constitution and laws as to the personal rights of the citizen, renders it extremely difficult to apprehend a person in the circumstances of Col. Burr, and especially as he has had knowledge enough to avoid overt acts.
Is there not reason to apprehend that Col. Burr, in his present project, is the organ of a certain European Nation? We earnestly pray that the people of America and especially that their government may seriously attend to this suggestion. Balt. American.
Whatever may have been the errors of Mr. Burr's political life, it must require no slight portion of credulity to credit the monstrous tales which have been fabricated respecting him. One of them is completely refuted in this day's Palladium; and the result of this prosecution will, doubtless, weaken the force of many others. Indeed it is evident that a considerable re-action of the public mind has already taken place in his favour.
Believing him to be a man of common sense, at least, (and by many his abilities are estimated highly) he would surely adapt the means to the end. And can it be supposed he has done so, if his object is to attack Mexico, dismember the union and erect an independent empire, by building a few boats on the Ohio and by a few secret emissaries scattered over the western country. The physical force to do this lies with the people, and to command it, public
filled until the third reading of the bill. The committee then rose, and reported their agreement to the bill without amendment. Mr. Dawson, to try the sense of the House on the point discussed in committee, offered the following amendment: Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect the right or claim of any person, to any part of any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, incurred by the breach of the act aforesaid, which such person shall or may be entitled to, by virtue of the said law, in cases where a prosecution has been commenced or information has been given, before the passing of this act: the amount of which right and claim shall be assessed and valued by a proper judge or court in a summary manner. The argument, commenced in committee, was resumed by the same gentlemen. When the question was taken, and the amendment disagreed to—Ayes 12. Mr. J. Randolph said, after what had passed, the House would not ascribe to him a wish to precipitate the decision on filling the blank in the first section. He had indeed no such intention. When in committee he had avoided saying any thing as to the principle or expediency of the measure; nor should he touch those points, if at all, till the question whether the bill should pass or not was fairly before the House. But he would appeal to gentlemen whether the interests of the U. S. could be materially affected by an additional suspension for three days, three weeks or three months? The subject had been very fully debated the last session, and gentlemen could surely make up their minds whether it were best for the suspension to operate to the end of the session, or to the 30th of June, or to a later period. This was one of those minor questions that did not require much time for consideration, and having decided that the suspension should not be extended to the 31st of December, there could be little difficulty in fixing an intermediate day. He should therefore move to fill the blank with the 30th of June, although he did not mean to press the motion. He understood that was the quarter day at the Treasury. Mr. Afton said, when he voted in committee against filling the blank with the 31st of December, it was not because he was absolutely against that day, but because his mind was not made up with respect to the most proper day at which to limit the suspension. He had heard nothing since to satisfy his mind on this head. He hoped, therefore, that the blank would not be filled until the third reading of the bill. Mr. J. Clay remarked that when he seconded the motion of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) it was with a perfect knowledge that it would be competent to the House to fill the blank on the third reading of the bill. But he would ask, whether there would not exist a difficulty in fixing the period of suspension at any day short of the commencement of the next session of Congress? And if there were, whether there would not arise a necessity of placing somewhere a dispensing power? He hoped, from all he could collect, that all differences between the two governments would be that day be removed. Well, suppose a treaty, in all respects perfectly satisfactory, should be concluded, and the prohibitory act only suspended until the 30th of June, without any power existing to dispense with it. The bill must again go into effect, notwithstanding all the causes which gave rise to it have ceased. He believed it was not competent to amend a bill on its third reading, unless by unanimous consent. For this reason he wished that the blank might then be filled with the 30th of June, and an amendment introduced, authorizing a further suspension, in case our differences should be adjusted. If this course were adopted, he believed every gentleman would be satisfied. Mr. Smilie moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill to Monday. Mr. J. Randolph hoped that if the consideration of the bill were postponed, it would not be till Monday. He considered the bill of some importance to two classes of persons, to the merchants, and still more so to the southern planters. It was considered by those who understood its operation, as of material importance to the cotton planters. He supposed between this day & to-morrow, every gentleman would be able to make up his mind whether it would be expedient to suspend the prohibitory law for three, six or nine months. The period appeared to him comparatively an unimportant question; whereas that of the bill coming soon into operation was of great importance to the planters. If passed, it would have a considerable effect on our abroad and at home. If a postponement took place, he hoped the House would adjourn till to-morrow, and its consideration be then resumed. As the other House were generally more tardy in their proceedings, it could scarcely be expected to get into operation in less than eight or ten days, and that period would be taken from the period of suspension, short as it might be. The motion to postpone the bill to Monday was disagreed to—Ayes 29. Mr. Smilie then moved a postponement till to-morrow, which was carried—Ayes 60. In the course of the debate Mr. R. Nelson remarked, as an inducement to the prompt passage of the bill, that he was informed that Mr. Merry, the late British minister, about to sail for England, was wanting to learn the fate of it. The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting a report made in obedience to the act to establish the Treasury Department, which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Adjourned.
On motion of Mr. Blount the petition of sundry inhabitants of North Carolina, praying that Plymouth may be made a port of entry, was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Adjourned.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Committee on the Potomac Bridge—Messrs. Lewis, Magruder, Casey, Goodwyn and Covington.
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They write likewise from Mayence, that gen. Marescot, who followed his majesty, will remain in that city, and that Marshal Kellerman will command the national guards of that department in the room of Marshal Lefebvre, who will remain employed in the active army. A Dutch general went yesterday to Leyden and Rotterdam, to take a list of the orphans of above and under the age of 16, who are to be put in requisition in case of need. We are this moment informed that his majesty the emperor and king has gone from Mayence to Wurtzburg, whither the French army was to assemble on the 4th. We are led to believe from good authority that an important message from his majesty the Emperor will shortly be brought before the senate.
PARIS, Sept. 26. The Moniteur of Sept. 28, gives an account of the proceedings respecting the Jewish assembly, of which the following is an abstract. The speech of the emperor's commissioners to the Jewish assembly, after signifying his majesty's approbation of their answers, and referring to the revolution which menaced to swallow up religious thrones and empires, but the evils inflicted by which had been repaired by one man, proceeds to observe, that the Jews, overwhelmed by the contempt of nations, and often the object of the avarice of sovereigns, have not hitherto been treated with justice; and then states the following proposition on the part of his imperial majesty: "It is the will of his majesty that there should remain no excuse to those who will not become citizens. He infers to you the free exercise of your religion, and the full enjoyment of your political rights; but in return for the august protection which he grants you, he exacts a religious guarantee for the entire observance of the principles announced in your answers. This assembly, as it is at present constituted, cannot alone offer this to him. Its answers must be converted into decisions by another assembly of a still more imposing and religious form, that they may be placed by the side of the Talmud, and thus acquire in the eyes of the Jews of every country, and of every age, the greatest possible authority. This is the mode of conforming to the greatness and generosity of his majesty's views, and of causing to be felt by all those who profess your religion, the happy influence of this memorable epoch."
LEIPZIG, September 25. If letters from Dresden of the 21st can be relied on, there was then an army of 60 to 70 thousand Prussians assembled in the neighbourhood of that city, on the side of the mountains; the head quarters were at Dresden itself, and were to be removed to Freyburg. The greatest part of the Saxon army was in activity, its forces are calculated to be 25,000 men, and it is added, it will form the advanced guard. The King of Prussia and the Dukes of Brunswick and of Weimar were expected at Dresden. But what throws a little suspicion on these particulars is, that the same letters add that the Emperor Alexander and the Archduke Charles are likewise expected in Saxony.
MAYENCE, October 2. Yesterday his majesty reviewed the 14th regiment, and set off at 9 o'clock in the evening for Frankfort and Wurtzburg. Thus, it is on the 1st of October that he will cross the Rhine. It was the 9 Vendemiaire, year 14, (1st October, 1805) that he crossed it to go to conquer the Austrians and the Russians. Nothing, however, at present indicates that his majesty will go beyond Wurtzburg. There are no reports of hostilities having commenced on any point.
HAGUE, October 4. His majesty the king received a courier last Wednesday at the moment when he was going to set out for the army at Zeil, and had given all the necessary orders for that purpose; after the arrival of which he put off his departure for an unlimited time. He immediately after, on the same day, held a cabinet council, and it was determined to call an extraordinary assembly of their high mightinesses, for which purpose the necessary circulars to the absent members were issued without delay. It was said that his majesty would personally make some important communication to their high mightinesses on the state of the finances.
FRANKFORT ON THE MAINE, Oct. 5. His majesty the emperor Napoleon arrived here from Mentz in the night between the 1st and 2nd inst. accompanied by his brother Jerome, and many eminent military officers. His majesty set out from hence for Aschaffenburg.
HAMBURG, Oct. 9. From all the latest accounts the French army seems to concentrate itself between Bamberg and Wurtzburg, and all the marching divisions take their route in that direction. The Russian army under Kutusoff and Prince Bagration, on its march to join the Prussians, is estimated at 80,000 men.
CLEVE, Sept. 26. The military preparations on the part of the Prussians and French are very formidable. Exclusive of the grand French army which is still in Germany, and which actually amounts to 100,000 or 170,000 men, another army of 100,000 is collecting in the vicinity of Wesel.
EMMERICH, Sept. 28. We have just learnt that the whole camp of Zeil of 16,000 men had broke up and marched towards Wesel to be quartered in the vicinity of that fortress. Their head quarters will be at Wesel, which fortress will be placed in a respectable state of defence.
PRAGUE, Sept. 25. A cordon of 9 regiments of infantry and 5 regiments of cavalry, has been ordered to march partly towards Saxony and partly towards Anspach and Baireuth. It will be commanded by three field marshals lieutenants—Keppen, Gotschein, and Hohenlohe Bartenstein. A second one is ordered to advance from Austria.
MERSEBURG, Sept. 30. The Prussian army now concentrated in Saxony amounts to about 150,000. The troops of Saxony have already joined those under Hohenlohe, who has in consequence dispatched several regiments to the main army. The corps under General Kalkreuth has also arrived from Pomerania, and joined the army.
The corps under the Duke Eugene of Wirttemberg has broke up from the vicinity of Nordhausen, and is marching by forced marches towards Westphalia. General Le Coq passed through Heiligenstadt the day before yesterday, in order, as is reported, to take the command in chief in Westphalia.
NEW-YORK, December 4. By the ship Providencia, Shaeer, we have received an Altona paper of the 11th October. It contains very little intelligence of an interesting nature, excepting the following articles, relative to the new movements of the armies, & some particulars connected therewith, which had not hitherto reached us from any other source.
Transferred for the Mercantile Advertiser. ALTONA, October 11. Bamberg and Wurtzburg, it appears, will be the places of general rendezvous for the whole French army. From thence they are preparing to extend more to the left.
The corps of General Soult forms the right wing, which is in motion all along the Danube. Next to this, is the Army of the Confederacy. The Prussian army is stationed at Meynungen, Eisenach, and Gotha, opposite that of the French. The Prussian head quarters are at Erfurt.
The Elector of Hesse Cassel is maintaining an armed neutrality. It is said that two Russian armies, of 80,000 men each, are rapidly advancing towards the Prussian armies; and, if we might form an opinion from the large military stores collected in Liebau, a third Russian army is expected.
The Prussian army of reserve, assembled at Katis, is advancing along the Spree towards Berlin. Should both armies take the field with an equal ardour for conquest, more blood will be shed in this than in any former campaign ever recorded in the annals of the world.
From Paris Papers of the 6th of October. Prince Jerome Bonaparte accompanied their imperial majesties to Mayence. The firing of cannon and the ringing of bells announced the entrance of the sovereigns into the town. Immediately after his arrival, the Emperor mounted on horseback, and followed by several marshals of the empire, and a great number of general officers, went to visit the fortifications of Cassel

opinion must be with him. Perhaps it would not be going too far to say, that nine-tenths of the western people would oppose such a project, satisfied as they are with the administration of the government of the union, and the present happy situation of public affairs.—Ken. Pallad.
LEGISLATURE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Letters from Lancaster state that quorums were formed in both houses of our legislature on Tuesday. Presley Carr Lane, Esq. was elected speaker of the senate by a majority of one vote, twelve being for him and eleven against him.
Simon Snyder, Esq. is chosen speaker of the house of representatives. The votes were 42 for Snyder, 41 for Ingham. The democrats have therefore succeeded in both houses by a majority of one vote in each.
U. S. Gazette.
BOSTON, Dec. 3.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
Yesterday, in the Supreme Court, the Grand Inquest for the county, returned a bill of indictment against Thomas Oliver Selfridge, Esq. for manslaughter, in shooting Mr. Charles Austin, on the 4th August last. He was soon after arraigned, and pleaded, Not Guilty to the charge. The Court inquired when he would be ready for his trial; and named Friday, and Tuesday next. Mr. Selfridge replied, he could not possibly say, he could be ready so soon. He had not yet consulted his counsel on the subject; and he had witnesses to collect, one of whom, he understood, was in New-York, and another in the District of Maine. The Court, after a consultation with the Attorney General, did not assign any particular day; but directed Mr. S. to be ready for trial as soon as possible. His Counsel then moved, that he be admitted to bail, to attend from day to day until his trial. The Attorney General (Sullivan) was asked, if he had any objection to make to the motion—He replied, "That Manlaughter was a bailable offence, he could therefore move no objection. " Mr. S. was then required to find bail in 2000 dollars penalty, to abide his trial.—He has, we learn, found the bail, and will be restored to his liberty this day. Continued.
NEW-ORLEANS, October 27.
We understand that his excellency Governor Claiborne has been officially advised of the return to Natchez of the detachment of the Mississippi Militia, which had been ordered to Natchez. The detachment had proceeded as far as Rapides, where they were halted by order of Gen. Wilkinson.
Gaz.
Last Evening's Mail
WASHINGTON, December 10.
We have received a communication from Mr. Jonathan Dayton, of New-Jersey, in the following terms: "The National Intelligence informs, that two distinguished federalists—one, lately a U. States Senator—the other, an eminent contractor at Pittsburgh—are engaged in furnishing the supplies for Mr. Burr."
"Thus far the quotation appears to have been taken salvum verbum , from your paper, and I find that several other prints after giving the paragraph quoted from you to the public, add a further declaration, as if upon the same authority, that the person first alluded to is myself. Although a contract or engagement of the kind referred to, carries with it no certain evidence of guilt or unfair design (because frequently practiced, and necessarily too, by those who purchase, and prepare to settle & improve large tracts of wilderness) yet I am not willing to permit my name to be used as one of the contracting parties in a business with which I have no concern, and to which some reproach is intended to be attached. I shall not be dissatisfied by you, or by any who know me, and whose good opinion I esteem, when I assure you, as I now do, that I have entered into no contract or engagement of the kind referred to, whether for the furnishing of provisions, boats, or supplies of any sort." Nat. Int.
The Editor of the National Intelligence proves by quotations from his paper, that he never did lay this charge against Gen. Dayton.
SENATE UNITED STATES,
Monday, Dec. 8.
The resolution, offered by Mr. Tracy, calling upon the President for information relative to the negotiations pending with Great-Britain, was taken up, and negatived—Ayes 5—Nays 18.
Dec. 9.
The bill to suspend the operation of an act, entitled, "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," passed in the House of Representatives, was read a second time and ordered to a third reading.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Monday, December 8.
Mr. Grosvenor submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, that the Secretary of the Treasury be instructed to furnish the House of Representatives with a statement of the amount of deposits of the public money in the United States and other banks for the three last years, together with an estimate of the balances in favor of the United States, remaining in the said banks respectively for that period, distinguishing the amount in each year.
Mr. Grosvenor said he would candidly inform the House what his views were in offering this motion. His object was to draw a revenue from the balances which might be in the banks, by taxing the bank of the United States and other banks with an interest on the amount of the public money in their hands. He had made a calculation, from which he inferred that the amount of balances in their hands for the three last years averaged the sum of between three and four millions. If a charge of six per cent. interest were made on this amount, it would produce a revenue of from one hundred and eighty to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Mr. C. said he thought this as fair a source of revenue as any other which could be named; it was certainly as fair as one as articles imported from foreign countries. It was unnecessary at this time to make further explanations. He hoped the house would permit the resolution to pass, that they might have laid before them the information, on which he meant to predicate his plan.
The house immediately took up the resolution and agreed to it without a division.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 9.
Extract of a letter from Trinidad, dated November 14.
"Miranda is here with his army, in a deplorable condition. They have hardly bread to eat. After his attack on the Main, he proceeded to Barbados, but was fearful to land, the shore being lined with sheriffs waiting to lay hold of him for debts contracted there. He
immediately left that place, and arrived here a few days ago; in consequence of which a meeting of merchants and others petitioned the government to compel him to leave the place. They have not, however, been successful. The governor has pledged himself that he should carry on no offensive operations while here, unless instructed so to do by his court. He is executed by his own followers. I really pity a number of those young men whom he has so shamefully deceived. Thus ends this great expedition, and thus I trust will end every expedition that has for its object the revolutionizing and ranacking of any country. Miranda is so much in debt, and so many people already to lay hold of him, should an opportunity offer that I think he will never leave this Island."
A letter from Cork of the 16th of October says, "On account of the return of Lord Lauderdale, American produce has advanced in price."
[Our readers may estimate the degree of truth due to the following communication, by the fact of its having originally appeared in a rank federal print.]
Extract of a letter, received by the last mail, dated the 9th ult. at Frankfort, Kentucky.
"There is nothing talked of here but the impeachment of Judge Sebastian as a Spanish pensioner, holding an office under the Spanish government, and the arrest of Col. Burr."
"The legislature is now in session and occupied about the election of a senator to Congress. Adair, Pope and general Hopkins are the candidates. There is much caucusing, and it is said that Burr is anxious for the re-election of Adair. "The Western World" has intimated that Adair will be implicated in the Spanish conspiracy, and some members of the legislature have pledged themselves to prove it. In consequence of which the election is postponed ten days from this." ( Frederick-Town Herald. )
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 12th DECEMBER.
A PUBLIC DEBT IS A PUBLIC CURSE.
We have received from a friend at Washington, the S. of the Treasury's annual Report on the Revenue, Expenditure, & Debt of the U. S. Nothing is more flattering than the description which it exhibits of the flourishing state of our finances; for it appears that during the ensuing year, the receipts arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage (inclusive of the Mediterranean fund) may be estimated at 14,500,000 dollars: besides a balance in the Treasury of little more than four millions of dollars.
But by far the most interesting part of this document is not its facts, but its theory; not its view of what actually exists, but of what may be adopted for the improvement of our finances. Mr. Gallatin has once more proposed his ingenious scheme for effecting the rapid redemption of the whole of our public debt, which he so strongly recommended last winter, and which was so frangely rejected. No expedient is more admirably adapted, to improve our system of finance; and for this reason we shall attempt to bring it into the view of our readers.
The Secretary of the Treasury asserts: That the amount of debt redeemed from the 1st of April 1801, to the 1st January next, is 24,044,792 74 And that the principal, which will be reimbursed during the years 1807, and 1808, will amount to 9,714,258 25 Which will be the great amount of public debt redeemed during the last and present terms of Mr. Jefferson's administration.
That the debt remaining unpaid on the 1st day of January, 1809, will amount altogether to near 37 1-2 millions of dollars: That out of this debt, no part of the Louisiana stock is redeemable till the year 1808. the 1726 six per cent stock is not redeemable till 1819: the three per cent in its present shape is absolutely irredeemable; & the unredeemed amount of the old six per cent, and deferred stocks, are re-imbursable only at the rate of eight per cent a year (for principal and interest) on the nominal amount.
From the irredeemable nature of these stocks, it follows, that after paying the whole annual interest due on them, and that portion of the principal which is permitted to be reimbursed, there will still remain a part of the 3,900,000 dollars, annually unappropriated to the payment of the public debt; and that the whole of the annual expenditure (inclusive of the interest and annual re-imbursable) will be reduced to 4,600,000 dollars.
But let this sum be added to the 3,900,000 dollars which are the estimated expenses of the government (inclusive of contingencies) and the total annual expenditures of the government, may therefore be estimated after the year 1808, at eight millions and a half.
Let this sum now be deducted from the sum of fourteen millions, which is estimated to be the total revenue of the year 1812, or the average revenue of 1809-1815; and there will remain from the year 1808 to the year 1815, a nett annual surplus of five millions and a half of dollars.
And here the Secretary of the Treasury submits the important question, "whether a portion of that surplus would not be most advantageously employed in hastening the reduction of the debt? Whether some mode may not be devised to provide within a short period, for its final and complete reimbursement, and thereby release the public revenue from every incumbrance?" "This (says Mr. Gallatin) can only be effected by a modification of the debt allotted to the public creditors; and a conversion of the old six per cent. deferred, and three per cent. stocks, on terms mutually beneficial, into a common six per cent. stock, redeemable within a limited time, has appeared the most simple and eligible if not the only practicable plan that can be adopted. It will only be necessary to state, that if such a plan should be sanctioned by Congress, and accepted by the creditors, those several species of debt amounting on the 1st January, 1809, to something more than forty-six millions of dollars, would be converted into a six per cent. stock, amounting to less than forty millions of dollars; which the continued annual appropriation of 3,000,000 dollars, would (besides paying the interest on the Louisiana debt) reimburse within a period of less than seven years, or before the end of the year 1815."
Neither can this arrangement be objected to on the ground, that there will be no resources to carry on such objects of general improvement or national defence, as existing circumstances may require; because the total annual expenditure for those seven years amounting to something less than 12 millions of dollars; and the whole
annual revenue being estimated at 14 millions; there will remain a clear surplus of more than two millions of dollars, which might be appropriated to these new objects. "And after the year 1815, no other incumbrance would remain on the revenue, than the interest and reimbursement of the Louisiana stock; the last payment of which in the year 1821, would complete the final extinguishment of the public debt."
"A consummation most devoutly to be wish'd for."
SUCH is the ingenious proposition of the secretary of the Treasury; which it is presumed will be no less advantageous to the public, than to its creditors.
To the creditors, it will produce this advantage, that it will enable them to receive their debt in such large and sensible sums as may be applied to the accomplishment of any important object: whereas under the present arrangement, their income will be paid in dribblets almost without value, and the principal of their debt is melting away almost without observation.
The advantages to the United States are still more imposing:
1. The same amount of debt will be reimbursed in each successive year; and therefore as far as the debt can operate, the taxes and burdens upon the people will be equally divided among different years. The annual appropriation remaining fixed at 3,000,000 dollars. 2. Because it is always best to expend a Revenue upon such useful objects, than by hoarding up a treasure of 3,400,000 dollars, a year, to furnish a provocative to war, to extravagance, and to dangerous projects. 3. Because no scheme is of more solid advantage, than to clear the revenue of all incumbrance.
The suspension of the non-importation law is therefore advantageous, so far as it preserves our revenue undiminished, and it helps to promote this very object.
And yet it is this plan proposed by an administration, which some of its enemies declared, ere it got into power, would not faithfully pay off, but would sponge the public debt.
Agreeably to the request of the officers, whose names are hereafter mentioned, we lay the following resolutions before the public. But while we thus discharge our duty as publishers, it is impossible not to exercise our rights as commentators.
At a meeting of the Officers of 79th Regiment, held at the town of Lewisburg, in the county of Greenbrier, on the 22d of October, 1806. The following resolutions were unanimously entered into.
1. Resolved, that this meeting do unfeignedly deplore the loss of their late valuable and patriotic Brigadier General John Bowyer. 2. Resolved, that in supplying the vacancy occasioned by his death, respect ought to be had to seniority, and that the officers of this regiment will serve with great reluctance under any person selected for that purpose, whose rank and qualification may not entitle him to the appointment. 3. Resolved, that copies of the foregoing resolutions be furnished to each of the Delegates from this county, in the next General Assembly. 4. Resolved, that Major Anderson forward a copy to Major Harvey, of the above resolutions. 5. Resolved, that Major Anderson forward copies of said resolutions to the county of Kanawha and Mason.
Jas. Anderson, Major. Captains. Thomas Beard, And. McClurg, Richard Williams, Solomon Taylor, Alexander McClurg, John McClurg, William Derson. Lieutenants. James McLaughlin, Jas. Veinard, Thomas Arbuckle, Joseph Hugant, Samuel Price, jun. John McClurg, Wm. Handley, jun. John Moorehead, Robert Craig, James Shaulon. Ensigns. John Deem, Alexander McClinton, Adam Perry, Jacob Osborn.
A copy of certain Resolutions, adopted by the officers of the 106th Regiment, at a meeting held at the town of Charleston, in the county of Kanawha, on the 30th of October, 1806, was also transmitted for publication. The three first of these Resolutions are the same as those from the county of Greenbrier: The two last are in the following words:
4. Resolved that Major David Ruffner forward a copy of the above Resolutions to Major Harvey. 5. Resolved that Major David Ruffner, forward a copy of the above Resolutions to the county of Mason.
These Resolutions were signed by no more than the following officers. Andrew Donnally, Col. John Henry, Capt. H. Skiles, Lieut. Daniel Ruffner, Ens.
A copy of these Resolutions, with the exception of the two last, was likewise forwarded to us, signed by the following officers of the 106th Regiment, who met at Point Pleasant, in Mason County, on the 6th day of November:
Wm. Owens, Col. J. Bennett, Maj. Maurice Raynold, Capt. S. Henderson, Capt. Jesse V. Bibber, Capt. Fran. Watkins. Allyn Prior, Capt. Wm. Person, Capt. Wm. Bridges, Capt. Jas. Tyler, Lieut. Jesse Hughes, Ens.
If these Resolutions were meant to operate upon the Legislature of Virginia, why were they not fairly and formally laid before them? If they were to operate indirectly upon individual members, will the Legislature calmly put up with this out-of-doors, unprecedented interference with their right of appointment?
An officer should rest satisfied with the commission which he holds under the commonwealth. He has no right to designate the persons, under whom he is willing to serve. The sole power of appointment is in the hands of the Legislature; and there is no law which authorizes the officers of any Brigade to nominate the officer, under whom they would serve without reluctance. Even the Governor "with the advice of the privy council," has no such power by the Constitution or the laws.
If this right belongs to the officers of the 13th Brigade, it equally belongs to the officers of every other Brigade. If no other Brigade has it, then whence is the exclusive privilege of this Brigade? Can they expect that the Legislature will make exceptions, in their favour to their utterance of proceedings? It would have been better for them to have first petitioned the legislature to change the general law on this subject; and then their own resolutions might have properly come in, upon the heels of this amendment.
But it may be said, that no particular nomination has been made. This is true in words, but not in sense. It is true that no particular officer is recommended by name; but the general description, which is given in the 2d resolution, points so strongly at a particular individual, that it is impossible to mistake him. This individual, so strongly pointed out by his "seniority" of rank, is undoubtedly Col. Breckenridge, who is now the oldest Colonel in the Brigade, and who is already nominated to the House of Delegates, to fill the office of Brigadier General.
To the military qualifications of Col. Breckenridge, it is impossible that we can object. But we do object to placing such a high-toned federalist as Col. Breckenridge in such a high military appointment.
But far be it from us to insinuate, that the signers of these resolutions are not themselves republicans. For we are assured, that many of them are the unflinching friends of the administration.
Our objection is to Col. B. as a man of high-toned federal principles; principles, which have been uniformly found at war with the real interests of this country; and in no case, more hostile than as to our military arrangements.
We shall say nothing of Mr. Adams's standing army.
We shall pass over the efforts uniformly made by the federal party to precipitate our present administration into war; by uniformly recommending war in preference to negotiation.
We shall simply demand whether it was not this very party which attempted under Mr. Adams's administration to supersede all our Republican Militia officers, by authorizing the raising of 30,000 volunteers, whose officers were to be commissioned by Mr. Adams? It will be recollected, that this scheme was defeated in Pennsylvania, by the successful efforts of Mr. Dallas and others to establish the Pennsylvania Legion.
If Col. B. was one of the supporters of this federal system, with what propriety can he expect any "equal advancement" in our militia system?
INTERESTING COMMUNICATION.
One of the representatives of this state, in Congress, who had been requested to enquire of the different members of that body, respecting the crops of Indian Corn in their several districts, and to communicate the result, makes the following observations to his friend:
"It strikes me that this information should not be confined to any one description of persons, much less those whose interest it is to enhance the price of that great necessary of life. I have to apprise you that from what I can learn, we have no prospect of a supply from the other states; the crops having generally failed on the Atlantic waters, with the exception of the upper parts of S. Carolina and Georgia (too remote for the transportation of so bulky a commodity) and a small part of N. Carolina, high up on the Catawba, and consequently out of the reach of a market. The scarcity in other districts of that large state, which heretofore have afforded great supplies for exportation, is represented as highly alarming. The crop is also very short on the Eastern shore of Maryland, and throughout the waters of the Chesapeake, particularly on Rappahannock; in ordinary seasons, a great source of supply.—From the foregoing statement the Farmers will perceive how necessary it is for them to practise economy in the use of their grain, and to hold up their wheat until the winter is past, and the prospect of a supply until another crop be more decisively ascertained. December 11, 1806.
COMMUNICATION.
The writer desires to indulge an expectation, that if the friends of the Republican minority and of the administration will do nothing to exacerbate the feelings of the former, the minority will soon be once more entitled on the side of the administration.
It is a fact that Mr. Randolph's speeches on the suspension of the Non-Importation law, breathe a spirit of peace, not more pleasing, than unexpected. It is believed to be a fact, that Mr. R. went on to Congress with a firm determination to harmonize with his former republican friends, and his fellow labourers in the H. of R.
It is known to be the opinion of intelligent observers at Washington, that this unfortunate division will be mitigated, rather than revived.
The writer dares to believe, therefore, that conciliation is at present the true policy. Let the friends of the administration, who admire the talents and integrity of Mr. R. beware, how they chase him once more into opposition by any measure that looks like persecution. Let the supporters of Mr. R. too seriously reflect, before they unnecessarily rip open the wounds, which are perhaps at this moment healing up. If it be a fact, that Mr. R. is disposed to conciliate with Mr. J., he will thank them but little for the generosity they may display.
Most people are satisfied with the pacific aspect of our affairs on the Western frontier of Louisiana. They conceive, that as the Spanish troops have retired beyond the Sabine, it is a sufficient proof that they mean to retire from hostility. But an intelligent friend is far from being confident of that good fortune. If the characters of Salado the governor of Texas, and of the Viceroy of Mexico are strongly marked by haughtiness and obstinacy, it does not seem probable, that they will decline hostilities with a force inferior to their own, unless they are positively forbidden by their court.
The New-York Evening Post is incorrect, when it asserts that in the judicial proceedings in the cases of Ogden and Burr; the greatest inconsistency has prevailed. "If (says this federal champion) the District Court of Kentucky has no authority to issue a warrant against Col. Burr; How is it that the District Judge of New-York had authority to issue a warrant against Messrs. Ogden and Smith who were charged with precisely the same offence?"
Grant that the offences were the same; still was the manner of applying for the warrants, different. Judge Innes admits that "a judge out of court" might grant such a warrant upon legal evidence; at the same time he expresses the strongest doubt whether a motion could be made "to a court, to award" such a process "in the first instance." The former, however, was the case of Ogden and Smith; the last of Col. Burr. In the first case, Judge Tallmadge was in his own Chambers: In the last, Judge Innes was on the Bench of justice.
A correspondent from Fincastle (V.) informs us that Captain Lewis passed through that town on the 6th inst. on his way to the city of Washington, accompanied by seven or eight Indians.
[None can so well estimate the fidelity of the following portrait, as those who are best acquainted with the original.]
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Addressed to Miss Chas. Fauntler.
I saw the soft, a rose-leaf grown Just sprouted from its parent tree; I saw the next a rose-bud glow With blush of sweet simplicity.
I came again, and thou wert blown In beauty's richest majesty, But tho' the rose mature had grown I found the bud simplicity.
Oh long in health and beauty glow An honor to thy parent tree! But whilst thy blushing roses blow Oh keep the bud simplicity.
On Thursday last, Doctor John H. Fauntler was elected a Delegate to the General Assembly, for this city, in the room of Lewis Harvey, Esq. appointed a member of the Executive Council.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Prosser and Maunwaring's Warehouse, and opposite the Eagle, consisting partly of the following articles:—
LONDON Spring, Panel and hand-Saws, Cast-steel and German do. Cutler Files of every description, Till Locks, brass and iron, Wood Screws of every size, Sd. 4d. & 6d. wrought Springs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brass Nails, Straining & Girt Webs, Plated Bristle Burs afforded, Do. Groove Irons do. Brass mounted steel blade Squares, Brass and Iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description. Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS. Superior Cloths and Cashmeres, Bannet's Velvet and Patent Cord, Manchester Stuff, Fashionable Silk Flannels, Fob and Duffel Blankets, Coarse Linens and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low. December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Warehouse in the front house of William Allen, Esq. adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of any thing in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Warehouse with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, shall be punctiliously attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. tf.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The Subscriber being desirous to remove, offers for sale the following Property, in the Town of Tappahannock:
TWO HOUSES & LOTS, lately occupied by Archibald McCall, Esq. The improvements are, a two story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-house and Stable; the dwelling house is situated on the River bank, commanding an extensive view for many miles up and down the Rappahannock, and is by far the most convenient and pleasant house in the place; there are three good rooms and a passage on each floor, and good cellars divided in three apartments, with fire places in each.
The Store-house and Lot, which I at present occupy, is also for sale. The Store is well fitted up, in good repair, and is an excellent stand for the retail business. There is a good Granary and Stable on the Lot.—To any person willing to engage in the Mercantile line, this property will be an object, it being in the neighbourhood of wealthy and respectable Farmers. I am also disposed to sell the stock of Goods, that I have on hand, consisting of a good selection of Dry Goods and Groceries.—Terms will be made known on application to
THOMAS BROCKENBROUGH. Tappahannock, Dec. 13. tf.
MEAY & COWAN,
WE have received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash. December 13. tf.
SALE OF SHARES
IN THE RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. In pursuance of a Resolution of the President and Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, passed at their meeting held at Edward Hallam's Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on the 10th day of this month:
WILL be sold at Auction, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the said City, on the 4th day of next month, all SHARES belonging to delinquent Stockholders in the said Company. N. SHEPPARD, Treasurer. December 13. tf.
STEPHEN BARANZZINO,
HAS just received a fresh assortment of Looking-Glasses, and Prints, among which is the Battle of Trafalgar. Pictures framed and glazed. Mouldings of all sizes and patterns. S. B. lives at Mr. James Goodwin's, near the Baptist Meeting-House. Dec. 13. tf.
LESEUR & SAUNDERS,
WE have just received a few jars Malaga Grapes—Also fresh Muscatel Raisins and Currants. Dec. 13. tf.
A VALUABLE FARM—FOR SALE.
AM disposed to sell that valuable tract of LAND whereon I at present reside, situated in the County of Amelia, on Smacks Creek, containing by estimation about 600 acres; on this tract is about 150 acres of high wood Land, well timbered, and of good quality, also about 50 acres of low ground heavily timbered and of prime quality, for Tobacco or grass. The improvements consist of a neat & well finished Dwelling-House with two rooms and a passage both below and above stairs, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, Barns, &c.
It is deemed unnecessary to give a minute detail of all the advantages of this Land, it being presumed &c. requested, that those disposed to purchase will first view the premises.
TERMS.—One third cash and the balance in 2 equal annual installments. Possession will be given in time to sow a crop of wheat in the ensuing fall. Application to be made to the subscriber on the premises, by letter or otherwise. JAMES T. ROYALL. Amelia, Dec. 13. tf.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE subscriber is very desirous of taking in WRITING of any kind during the winter evenings. JOSEPH JACKSON. N. B. A very handsome LOMBARDY POPLAR TREES for sale, at his place of residence, on Shockoe hill. J. J. December 13. 1m.
COOK SHOP, AND OYSTER HOUSE.
GEORGE WATSON, has removed from the House adjoining the Union-Tavern, to the first Cross-Street above the Eagle-Tavern, leading to the Ball, where he has opened a COOK SHOP and OYSTER

DOCUMENTS Accompanying the President's message of the 2d inst. (concluded.) Extract of a letter from Gen. Wilkinson to the secretary of war, dated Head-quarters, Natchitoches, October 4, 1806. "I yesterday morning received gov. Cordero's answer to my address of the 24th ult. copies of which you have under cover. The varied style of this letter, when contrasted with those of gov. Herrera to col. Cushing and gov. Claiborne, combined to the circumlocutions of the Spanish troops having recrossed the Sabine to a man, has induced me, on the ground of economy and of expediency also, to discharge the militia, who had reached this place, and to countermarch those under march, excepting about 100 dragoons and mounted infantry, whom I shall retain in service (until I am apprised of the determination of the captain general, Salcedo) to watch the movements of our neighbors."
Head quarters of the army of the United States. Natchitoches, Sept. 24th, 1806. SIR, After the recent communications which have passed between his excellency gov. Herrera, col. Cushing and gov. Claiborne, and his reiterated repudiation of their reasonable and rightful demands; I will confess to your excellency that though the very high and solemn obligations which I owe to humanity, could vanquish the repugnance with which I now have the honor to address you, on a topic profoundly interesting to our respective nations, inasmuch as it may involve a question of peace or war. The differences of opinion which have prevailed, concerning the contested limits of Louisiana, having been submitted to amicable negotiation by our respective sovereigns; the appeal to rational enquiry is an admission of the dubiety of the right, and therefore should prevent any charge of military posturing, anterior to the delivery of the province of Louisiana to the United States. The government of the American union, founded in right, and conducted by reason, has been instructed by the history of other times, how to value the blessings of peace; and being unambitious of conquest or military fame, is desirous to preserve a fair and friendly understanding with all the powers of the earth. Thus circumstanced, and under daily expectation of a favorable issue to the depending negotiations, it would mark a sanguinary spirit, and be a most ungracious and unwarrantable deed, were the military officers of either government by an act of precipitation, to frustrate the benevolent views of pacific discussion; and make way for the commencement of hostilities, whose final issue may baffle human foresight, but whose probable consequences would be scenes of revolution and bloodshed, offensive to humanity, and subversive of the general policy of nations. In this state of things I am ready to pledge myself that pending the negotiations of the two countries, nothing shall be attempted against his catholic Majesty's subjects or territories by the troops under my command; unless his officers should attempt, as they have already done, to innovate the "flatus quo" at the surrender of the province, by occupying new ground, or erecting new posts, or unless they should trespass on the rights of the citizens, or violate the sovereignty of these states; the former conduct will compel counter-movements and occupations, and the latter will not only justify recrimination, but will infallibly excite it; and thus hostilities may be produced, notwithstanding the peaceful dispositions of the high powers, to whom we are respectively accountable. When the troops of the United States took possession of this post, the Spanish commandant, from whom it was received, did not define the limits of his jurisdiction; yet it was notorious that Natchitoches formed the barrier post of the approximate province of Texas. It was known also that controversies had existed between France and Spain, respecting the western limits of Louisiana, and we had been assured by monseigneur Laussat, the French commissioner, who delivered the province to the United States, that the pretensions of France went no far west as the Rio del Norte. But we were not informed that any line of demarcation had ever been traced to partition these provinces. Whether such a line of territorial jurisdiction had ever been established or not, between the provinces of Louisiana and Texas, one had been rendered indispensable by the sale of the former to the United States, for the administration of justice, the security of property, and the prevention of hostile collisions; and these states with pretensions far more extensive, adopted the Sabine river as the most obvious, most convenient, most natural and least exceptional temporary boundary. I am therefore, fir, commanded by the President of the United States to inform you, "that the actual quiet possession of the country by the United States east of the river Sabine, ought and will be considered as fully within the limits of the country surrendered to the U. S. on taking possession of this place, and therefore any attempt on the part of his Catholic Majesty's officers to disturb the existing state of things, by endeavoring to occupy any new post east of the Sabine, or westward or northward of the former boundaries of what has been called W. Florida, must be considered by the government of the United States as an actual invasion of their territorial rights and will be resisted accordingly." While I submit these commands to your grave consideration in the hope they may have due weight, it becomes my duty to demand from you the withdrawal of the troops of Spain to the west of the Sabine. My sense of the high respect due from one old soldier to another, prohibits the idea of menace, but as our honor forbids fraud or deception, before our swords have been drawn, I owe it to my own fame and to the national character, to warn you that the ultimate decision of the competent authority has been taken, that my orders are absolute and my determination fixed, to assert, and (under God) to sustain the jurisdiction of the U. S. to the Sabine river against any force which may be opposed to me. Retire then, fir, I conjure you, the troops of your command, from the ground in controversy, and spare the effusion of human blood, without prejudicing your own honor, or the substantial interest of his majesty, your royal master. Colonel Thomas H. Cushing, chief des etats major of the army of the United States, has my orders to deliver this letter to you and to wait a reasonable time for your answer. I pray God to keep your excellency in his holy protection for many years, and have the honor to be, Your most obedient, And humble servant, J. WILKINSON. His excellency Governor Cordero, &c.
Natchitoches Camp, Sept. 29th, 1806. EXCELLENT SIR, By the hands of colonel Thomas Cushing, chief of the general staff of U. S. army, I have had the honor yesterday to receive your excellency's letter, written from your head quarters, at Natchitoches. Being unauthorised to enter into a discussion of the serious and interesting matters on which you treat, I hope your excellency will excuse me for transmitting your letter with the utmost celerity to the hands of the captain general brigadier Nimesio Salcedo, under whose orders I act, and I shall transmit to your excellency his answer in the same manner, by the hands of an officer of my staff. While thus acting, I have the honor to offer to your excellency my respects and consideration, praying God to keep you alive many years. I am, fir, your excellency's most humble and obedient servant, (Signed) ANTONIO CORDERO. His excellency Don Jas. Wilkinson, governor of Louisiana, and general of the army of the U. S. of America.
In November last, Mr. Naylor sold a small part of his produce for seed at five guineas per tone—the remainder he sowed himself in good time on land well prepared, so that he hopes, if the season prove favorable, to offer a much better sample of this grain, and at a much reduced price. The cultivation of this grain will undoubtedly answer better in the warm southern countries of England and Wales, than in the North of Yorkshire. In a letter from Ireland, dated March 6, 1806, a person observes, that he sowed some of this wheat on the 18th of March, which ripened very well, but that the grain was not so large as that which was sown in September. He says he sowed a six acre field, one half of which he dibbled, and the other drilled—that which was drilled yielded by much the best produce, indeed nearly double the quantity produced by the other. He further says, I had one exact acre of good ground well prepared, this I sowed broadcast, and gave it nine tone of seed, which I got well covered in. The produce of this was, three hundred and twenty-four tone, seventeen loads and six stone, allowing fourteen tone to the load. The straw was nearly eight feet long. I have a machine for cutting the straw—I feed my horses with it, and they are healthy, fat and full of spirits. They have had no hay nor oats through the winter.
Extract of a letter from general Wilkinson to the Secretary of War, dated "Natchitoches, October 21, 1806. "Accidental causes having detained the bearer, I am enabled to transmit you under cover the answer of governor Cordero to my note of the 4th inst., of which a copy has been forwarded, and a duplicate will accompany this. "I send you a literal copy of the governor's letter in place of a very imperfect translation, which however serves to remove all doubts of the continued pretensions of the Spaniards to extend their jurisdiction to the Areoy a Fonda, within seven miles of this post, and confirms my determination to advance to the Sabine, for which point, my arrangements being completed, I shall march to-morrow morning; but agreeably to the idea expressed in a former letter, I intend to propose to the Spanish commander the withdrawal of our troops respectively to the points of occupancy at the period of the surrender of the province to the U. S. and in case of his refusal I shall be governed by circumstances. "I am informed the governor general Salcedo, was to be at Nacogdoches on the 22d proximo."
Head Quarters, Natchitoches, October 4th, 1806. SIR, I have had the honor to receive your excellency's letter of the 29th ultimo, by colonel Cushing, and shall expect the answer of his excellency the captain general Salcedo, with solicitude. In the mean time I shall move forward towards the Sabine, and to prevent the misinterpretation of my motives, I consider it proper to apprise you, that this movement is made solely to demonstrate the pretensions of the U. S. to the territory east of that river, and with no hostile intentions against the troops or realms of Spain. This step has been rendered essential to the honor of the U. S. by the late movements and occupations of his excellency governor Herrera, and it is also justified by the position which the troops of your excellency's command have recently taken immediately on the western bank of the Sabine; sixty miles advanced of Nacogdoches. I avail myself of a casual, but certain conveyance to transmit this letter to your excellency, and I pray God to keep you in his holy protection for many years. J. WILKINSON. His excellency Antonio Cordero, commander in chief of the troops of Spain on the eastern frontier of the province of Texas.
Miscellany.
Extract from a London periodical publication, dated Oct. 1805. JERUSALEM WHEAT. A small load of Jerusalem wheat, brought home by the servant who accompanied Mr. Whalley to Jerusalem, and afterwards used as a sign at an obscure ale-house, in Dublin, opened by his servant, by mere accident attracted the notice of an experienced farmer. After so many years absence from its indigenous soil, the seed was examined, and only three ears were found in a sound state. The grains of these were sown in the garden of the farmer, and their produce in the following year, evinced the most astonishing prolifcicence. The culture has been carefully continued these last four years, and there are now some hundreds of Irish acres planted with this invaluable grain. The mode of culture is drill and dibble. The straw is a strong reed, not hollow but filled with a nutritious sap or pith, which renders it a provender for horses, or neat cattle, nearly equal to oats. This straw bears not like European wheat, a single ear, but a clump of many ears, and the grain large and full, yields an unusual quantity of the finest flour, and so much is the feed now in demand, throughout Ireland, that the original cultivator has actually sold it at 10 guineas a tone.
Does not this illustrate John 12, 24, in which our Lord compares himself to a corn of wheat, which bringeth forth much fruit? We are informed that a gentleman of Moorstown, near Leeds, purchased five tone of the wheat, of the original proprietor, in Ireland, last autumn, for which he paid 50 guineas. That it was shipped in the beginning of November last, but being delayed by contrary winds, did not arrive in time to be sown, till January or February following; nevertheless, it looked remarkably well in July last, and promised a great produce, which we doubt not it has yielded. He had also Egyptian barley growing, which we learn, is likewise wonderfully productive.
Another extract from the same publication, dated July, 1806. Our readers may remember that we inserted a short account of the Jerusalem wheat in our number for October last, to which we refer. We also observed, that a gentleman of Moorstown, near Leeds, had purchased 5 tone of it from the original proprietor, in Ireland, the preceding autumn, for which he paid 50 guineas. This gentleman we are at liberty to say, was Mr. William Naylor, who was induced to take this step, in order that he might make an experiment himself, of the nature of this grain—and give farmers and others in the neighborhood, an opportunity of observing its quality and produce. The results proving contrary, and the frost setting in, he could not sow the seed he had purchased till the middle of February, which was much too late. Add to this, that not being acquainted with the proper method of cultivating it that season, he caused the greatest part of it to be dibbled, and that too deep, and also before the frost was out of the ground. The did not spring up, and that which did spring, was very late in ripening. Indeed, he was obliged to cut it before it was fully ripe, by which again much of the produce was lost in the straw, as it could not be threshed out. Notwithstanding all these disadvantages, however, it proved itself to be very valuable grain, of great produce—so that it appears it well deserves the attention of the public. The stem of straw was about six feet, and he has found that it effectually resists the heaviest rains and highest winds—a property very desirable in a wet and variable climate. Mr. Naylor thinks if its cultivation be encouraged, that it will soon supersede in a great measure every other species of wheat. But what is of still more importance, the straw is said to be peculiarly nutritious for horses, rendering the use of corn and hay unnecessary.
In November last, Mr. Naylor sold a small part of his produce for seed at five guineas per tone—the remainder he sowed himself in good time on land well prepared, so that he hopes, if the season prove favorable, to offer a much better sample of this grain, and at a much reduced price. The cultivation of this grain will undoubtedly answer better in the warm southern countries of England and Wales, than in the North of Yorkshire. In a letter from Ireland, dated March 6, 1806, a person observes, that he sowed some of this wheat on the 18th of March, which ripened very well, but that the grain was not so large as that which was sown in September. He says he sowed a six acre field, one half of which he dibbled, and the other drilled—that which was drilled yielded by much the best produce, indeed nearly double the quantity produced by the other. He further says, I had one exact acre of good ground well prepared, this I sowed broadcast, and gave it nine tone of seed, which I got well covered in. The produce of this was, three hundred and twenty-four tone, seventeen loads and six stone, allowing fourteen tone to the load. The straw was nearly eight feet long. I have a machine for cutting the straw—I feed my horses with it, and they are healthy, fat and full of spirits. They have had no hay nor oats through the winter.
WILL BE SOLD. Agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackleford, dec'd. at Curlet, in Henrico County, on Tuesday the 6th of January next, all the personal estate of said decedent, consisting of— HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, Plantation Utensils, about 250 barrels of Corn, 200 bushels of Wheat, and forage of all descriptions. About four thousand weight of fine Pork, Stock of all kinds, among which is a fine brood Mare, and several likely well broke Mules. And on the Thursday following at Varina, about 300 barrels of Corn, 600 bushels of Wheat, forage, &c. as above added to which are some excellent Sheep. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers on all sums above ten dollars; bond and approved security will be required with interest from the date, which shall be remitted upon punctual payment WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Esq'r. Dec. 11. law5w.
TO THE PUBLIC. The Subscriber residing in the City of Williamsburg, is desirous of taking a few young Ladies and Gentlemen as boarders—Her house is situated on the Lot adjoining Mr. Anderson's Boarding School, and has seven convenient rooms. She, therefore, flatters herself that she can accommodate them to their satisfaction with lodging as well as entertainment. She proposes to keep separate tables for the Gentlemen and Ladies, and her terms will be as moderate as any in town. ANNA BYRD. Williamsburg, Nov. 21. oaw4w.
THE subscriber, having disposed of his Apothecary establishment, requests that all persons indebted to him, will call and settle their accounts. D. WILSON. November 21. (colf.)
TO RENT. THE TENEMENT lately occupied by George Greenhow, opposite to the Eagle-Tavern. Possession can be given immediately. Apply to Geo. Greenhow or Mr. Gallego. Nov. 28. tf.
Sales at Auction. On a credit of one and two years, On Tuesday the 16th of the present month, at noon, will be offered for sale by Public Auction, on the Premises: THE Houses and parcel of Ground containing one and a half acre more or less, where Mr. Wm. Fenwick formerly resided near Rocketts. Darnall's, Fester & Satchell, Auc'rs. At P. M. sale. A valuable Tract of Land containing 250 acres, lying between Louisville and Augusta, in the county of Jefferson, and state of Georgia, also two Female Servants. Dec. 11. ept16.
LATE PUBLISHED, IN 2 VOLS. (PRICE 75 CENTS.) AND FOR SALE BY JACOB JOHNSON, A few doors below the Market. ELEMENTS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE containing an Historical and Geographical account of the UNITED STATES; for the use of Schools. BY NOAH WEBSTER, JUN. ESQ.
RECOMMENDATIONS. WE have examined the first and second volumes of the Elements of Useful Knowledge, published by Noah Webster, Jun. Esq. containing a Historical and Geographical account of the United States. We are of opinion the work is well conceived and judiciously executed. It comprises a series of facts important to be known and understood by American Youth. The arrangement of the subjects, under distinct heads, is happily calculated to assist the memory, and render the performance peculiarly useful for Academies and Schools. We with pleasure recommend it to parents and instructors, as well adapted to the improvement of their children and pupils. JAMES DANA, Trustee, } ELIZUR GOODRICH, prof. of law, } BENJ. SILLIMAN, prof. chemistry, } SIMEON BALDWIN, Judge of the Supreme Court.
Extract of a letter from David Ramsay, Esq. of Charleston, S. Carolina, to the author. "SIR—I have received the two volumes of Elements of Useful Knowledge, and only regret that they are not for sale in Charleston. All my influence should be used in recommending them. I sincerely wish that you may complete your scheme, and that your books may become Standard School-Books. They shall be in my family. One of my sons, now in his eighth year, reads them with delight, and has translated a great part of one volume into French. It is intended that he shall translate both of the volumes, with a double view of improving their valuable contents on his mind, and of improving him in the French language."
Extract of a letter from President Meigs, of Georgia to the Author. "SIR—I have received and examined the first and second volumes of your Elements of Useful Knowledge, and have shown them to several of our most respectable gentlemen. I am much pleased with your manner of describing our N. America. You have given a luminous and comprehensive view of the country. I shall use my influence to introduce the work into our schools and all seminaries for which it is designed." J. JOHNSON, has the copy-right in all the middle states for "The American Spelling Book, by N. Webster, Esq." and respectfully solicits the orders of booksellers and others. Dec. 11, 1806. ep3t.
SELLING OFF CHEAP. M. & B. Myers, intending to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles—to wit: IRISH LINENS. Flanders Sheetings, Osnaburgs, HOLLANS, Long-lawns, Linens and Cotton Cambricks, Superfine and second Broad Cloth, and Kennebec, Blankets, Coatings and Flannels, Bennetts and Fancy cords and Velvets, Swansdown and Molekins, Rich figured Satins, Silver-Muslins, Sarcenets; Italian Lustrings, Cotton and Silk Chambrys of very handsome patterns. A few excellent silk Pelisses, Gloves and Hosiery, elegant Plumes, wreaths and fancy Head Ornaments, a variety of handsome Ribbons. Table Cloths and Napkins in sets. 3-4, 7-4 & 10-4 Diapers. A few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces, Sets of Cut Glass Decanters, Wine and Tumblers, glass Bowls, specic-bottles, Hall Lamps, &c. &c. Those who buy with cash, will be allowed a very liberal Discount, which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On any sums of consequence, a credit if required, will be given of three to six months. The purchaser giving approved negotiable paper. For sale, also, as usual, a complete assortment of Dutch Bolting-Cloths. Dec. 11. eptf.
NOTICE. THE Subscribers this day commence running a Coach Hack, from Richmond to Tappahannock, which will carry the Mail and 3 or 4 persons with ease. The hour of leaving Richmond, will be every Wednesday at 9 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday, 1 o'clock, P. M. Returning, leave Tappahannock on Friday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Richmond, on Saturday, at 5 P. M. Price for each Passenger, 3 dols. and 50 cts. and a proportion for a shorter distance. JOHN WOODDY & Co. F. S. should the subscribers meet with encouragement from a generous Public, they contemplate running the Coach twice a week. King-William, Dec. 11. st.
JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Cham-paigne, Monfieux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mufcat of Frontignac Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweetmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (2aw6m)
RUMFORD ACADEMY. INSTRUCTION of youth will commence at this place on the 15th of January next, under the direction of Messrs. Giles Terrell, and Edward Gerlach, the latter of whom will also board 25 boys, who will thereby receive the constant attention and advice of those gentlemen. The studies of this institution will be the following: English, French, and Latin languages; Geography, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Blair's Lectures, Natural and Moral Philosophy, with History and Composition. The expenses of this Academy amount to 130 dols. per annum, paid quarterly in advance, viz: Board, washing, and fuel, 100 Tuition, 30 each student furnishing his own bed and candles. Experience of two years proves this to be a healthy situation, and as much secluded from temptations to vice of every description, as any in Virginia. JOHN ROANE. King-William County, Nov. 25. 4w.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder for cash on the premises on the nineteenth day of next month, one certain TRACT or parcel of LAND, lying and being in the county of Powhatan, and described in the said deed as follows, to wit: Bounded by the great deep Creek, on the west, by the Land of William Hickman on the north, and by the Lands of John H. Saunders on the east, and by the Southern Glebe Lands on the south—containing by estimation two hundred and twenty-five acres, be the same more or less, it being the Land on which the said Lipcomb Wash now resides, or so much of the said Land as will be sufficient to discharge the amount due on the said deed of Trust. DAVID OWEN, sen. ROBERT C. PLEASANTS, } Trustees. JOHN H. SAUNDERS, } Powhatan, Nov. 28. tf.
INSTRUCTION of youth will commence at this place on the 15th of January next, under the direction of Messrs. Giles Terrell, and Edward Gerlach, the latter of whom will also board 25 boys, who will thereby receive the constant attention and advice of those gentlemen. The studies of this institution will be the following: English, French, and Latin languages; Geography, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Blair's Lectures, Natural and Moral Philosophy, with History and Composition. The expenses of this Academy amount to 130 dols. per annum, paid quarterly in advance, viz: Board, washing, and fuel, 100 Tuition, 30 each student furnishing his own bed and candles. Experience of two years proves this to be a healthy situation, and as much secluded from temptations to vice of every description, as any in Virginia. JOHN ROANE. King-William County, Nov. 25. 4w.
FOR SALE. MILITARY CERTIFICATES: BEARING 6 per cent interest, receivable at the Treasury in discharge of taxes, due previous to the year 1798. Apply to THOMAS WILSON. Dec. 9. tf.
LAND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS. In Northumberland County. EIGHT hundred acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; Good Farming Land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat & tobacco; on this tract, which lays on Yeocomico a branch of Potomac River, there is a large Brick Dwelling-House, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters equal to any in Virginia, fish and wild fowl in abundance, and a remarkable healthy situation. In Fauquier County. About 200 acres wood Land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Eustace, near Elkrun Church. In Caroline County. Twenty-seven hundred acres, being part of what is called Bromley Chase. In Spotsylvania County. One hundred acres wood Land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs J. Brock and S. Schoeler, also the middle Tenement in the Brick Buildings in the Town of Fredericksburg. In Gwynn County. Nine hundred & sixty acres, adjoining Landon Carter, Esq's farm on Rappahannock River, at Normans Ford, eight hundred and sixteen acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, Esq. and Col. M. Green, two thirds of this Tract is in wood, & the whole of equal quality to any high Land in the county, also about eleven hundred acres in the Little Fork laid out and rented in small farm. And in Albemarle County. That elegant and well known place called Blenheim, containing by a late survey two thousand nine hundred acres, which will be sold altogether or divided into lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property, will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or in country produce on giving deeds, and for the balance, long credits will be given the payment being secured on the property. COLIN & JAMES ROSS. Fredericksburg, Dec. 9. sw.
WALLER LEWIS, jr. RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that his School will be continued the ensuing year. His terms are for teaching reading, writing and arithmetic ten dollars; for English Grammar and Geography fifteen dollars; for Latin twenty dollars; for surveying ten dollars per scholar; for board $20 (each boarder finding his own bed.) The School will commence on the 10th day of January and end on the 15th day of December. Those who may think proper to favor him with the tuition of their sons are requested to make it known as soon as possible. Louisa, Dec. 9. 4w
NOTICE. THE public are informed that I will not give a rent reward for apprehending or returning Armistead Moffat, who lately absconded himself from my service as an apprentice. THOMAS BENDLE. December 5. 3t.
Thomas Bullett and Thomas Harrison, Ex'rs of Catherine Bullett, dec'd. who was at law at time of Thomas Bullett, and Helen Bullett, and the said Thomas Bullett and Alexander Scott Bullett, devisees of the said Catherine Bullett, dec'd. THE notice, that on the 24 day of February next, we shall proceed to survey the Land according to an order of the 22nd of September 1806, from the Superior Chancery Court, held at Richmond (Virginia) in a suit wherein we and others are Plaintiffs, and you and each of you are defendants. Also take notice, that on the same day we shall proceed to take the depositions of Philip Cooper & others, at the house of Samuel Henry, on the Land in dispute, to be read as evidence in the same suit. JOHN SAWYERS, } Devises of James Robinson, dec'd BENJ. MITCALF, } Dec. 9. 3t.
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders, in the BANK of Virginia, for the purpose of appointing Directors of the Bank, and the several offices of Discount and Deposit, will be held in the City of Richmond, on Monday the fifth of January next. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. eptfj.
STRAYED or stolen from my stable in Richmond, on the 24th of November, two HORSES, one a dark bay, nine years old, long tail and hanging mane, one hind foot white, and one hoof. The other a bright bay, upwards of fifteen hands, rough skin and a few white hairs in his flanks. I will give the above reward on their being delivered to me in Richmond, if strayed; if stolen, fifty dollars, on conviction of the thief, so that they may be brought to justice. WILLIAM HALTARD. Dec. 5. eptf.
THE Subscriber this day commence running a Coach Hack, from Richmond to Tappahannock, which will carry the Mail and 3 or 4 persons with ease. The hour of leaving Richmond, will be every Wednesday at 9 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday, 1 o'clock, P. M. Returning, leave Tappahannock on Friday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Richmond, on Saturday, at 5 P. M. Price for each Passenger, 3 dols. and 50 cts. and a proportion for a shorter distance. JOHN WOODDY & Co. F. S. should the subscribers meet with encouragement from a generous Public, they contemplate running the Coach twice a week. King-William, Dec. 11. st.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder for cash on the premises on the nineteenth day of next month, one certain TRACT or parcel of LAND, lying and being in the county of Powhatan, and described in the said deed as follows, to wit: Bounded by the great deep Creek, on the west, by the Land of William Hickman on the north, and by the Lands of John H. Saunders on the east, and by the Southern Glebe Lands on the south—containing by estimation two hundred and twenty-five acres, be the same more or less, it being the Land on which the said Lipcomb Wash now resides, or so much of the said Land as will be sufficient to discharge the amount due on the said deed of Trust. DAVID OWEN, sen. ROBERT C. PLEASANTS, } Trustees. JOHN H. SAUNDERS, } Powhatan, Nov. 28. tf.
THE Subscriber residing in the City of Williamsburg, is desirous of taking a few young Ladies and Gentlemen as boarders—Her house is situated on the Lot adjoining Mr. Anderson's Boarding School, and has seven convenient rooms. She, therefore, flatters herself that she can accommodate them to their satisfaction with lodging as well as entertainment. She proposes to keep separate tables for the Gentlemen and Ladies, and her terms will be as moderate as any in town. ANNA BYRD. Williamsburg, Nov. 21. oaw4w.
THE subscriber, having disposed of his Apothecary establishment, requests that all persons indebted to him, will call and settle their accounts. D. WILSON. November 21. (colf.)
TO RENT. THE TENEMENT lately occupied by George Greenhow, opposite to the Eagle-Tavern. Possession can be given immediately. Apply to Geo. Greenhow or Mr. Gallego. Nov. 28. tf.
BURN MIL STONES, of all sizes; and a PLAISTER of PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, at a low price, by WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [eptf.]
TAKEN up and committed to Jail on the 10th of Decr 1806, a negro man by the name of HARRY, the property of John Roffler, Esq. of Richmond; the owner is hereby requested to come forward and pay charges, or he will be sold to satisfy his jail fees, agreeably to an act of Assembly. Given under my hand this 20th day July 1806. TRIPLETT T. ESTES, jailor Augusta County Sept. 16. sm.
FOR SALE. A YOUNG and active House SERVANT Enquire at this office. October 7. tf.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, eq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. November 18. tf. Administrators.
FOR SALE. TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS, well acquainted with house business.—For terms, &c. enquire of the Printer. Sept. 12. (if.)
ANDREW JAMIESON, ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, New Landing. A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far famed excellent Crackers, in barrels, half barrels, and kegs. Also superior Flat-Bread, in bbls. and kegs, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges,) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced Blue Back Lit. Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf.
TO satisfy a decree of the Federal District Court Hodgson & Tate, vs. the estate of Edward Carter, dec'd; also a judgment of Backhouse, vs. the same, and two decrees of the court of Chancery, Francis Brooke, and Polly his wife, and Ann Williams Carter, vs. the same; I shall offer for sale, at Milton, in Albemarle, on the fifth day of January, 1807; one hundred and fifty negroes. Among those negroes, there are ten Carpenters, and a Blacksmith; the residue consists of likely Fellows with their families. A certain proportion of these negroes, will be offered for cash, & a part of them on a reasonable credit. Those negroes will be sold, subject to the life estate of Mrs. Sally Carter. CHARLES CARTER, Executor. December 2. tf.
ADVERTISEMENT. THE SURVEYORS of the different counties in Virginia, who are in arrears to the College of WILLIAM & MARY, are earnestly requested to pay up immediately their respective balances. WM. COLEMAN, Benfor to the College of William and Mary. December 2. 2w.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public, he has just received at his Cabinet Manufactory near the Fire Insurance Office; a large assortment of Windsor Chairs and Settees, made in the newest fashion and by the best workmen in the state; any gentleman wishing to buy, will please send their orders or call at his Cabinet Manufactory, where they may get good warranted work, and on low terms, either in the Cabinet line or Windsor Chairs. June 6. tf.
FOR SALE. Muscovado Sugar in bbls. do. of first quality, in bbls. Holland Gin and empty Gin Casks, L. P. Tenerife Wine, Cognac Brandy, Molasses in bbls. and tierces, Coffee and German Steel. SAMUEL MYERS, Tow. Nov. 25.
THE Subscriber thinks proper to give notice, he has resumed the practice of the law, and purposes regular attendance in the Court of Appeals, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Chancery, held in the city of Richmond, (to which place he is now preparing to remove his residence. Due attention will be paid to such business as may be committed to his care. WILLIAM COWAN, eptf. Lunenburg, Nov. 14.
THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has just received a good assortment of Saddlery and Harness Mountings in his line of business,—Likewise, good Skirting, Hog Skins, Bag and Upper Leather. Coach Glass of the best kind, 24 by 20, 22 by 20, and 20 by 1 by 18. JOHN MCENERY. November 14. 1m.
S. JACOBS HAS Just received his supply of FALL AND FANCY GOODS:—consisting of— SUPERFINE and common Cloths, Coatings and Kerseymeres, Lyon Skins and frizes, Keldal Coats, Plains and half thick, Rofe, striped and pott Blankets, Manchester and Bennet's Cord, Fancy Vesting, Silk, Cotton, Worsted and plain Hosiery, Gloves, Durants, Wilebore, Bombazets and Bombazene, Irish Linens and Osnaburgs, India Cottons, Cambricks and Fancy Mullins, Silk, Camel Hair and Cotton Shawls, Calicoes, Cotton and Silk Chambrays and Italian Sarcenets, Veils, &c. &c. A few Ladies elegant Circassian Robes unusually low. The whole of which will be sold on terms the most reasonable that found goods can be afforded for. Gun Powder single and double F. of superior quality by the Keg. Nov. 18. tf.
JACOB JOHNSON, WHOLESALE and retail Book-Seller and Stationer. HAS CONSTANTLY FOR SALE, AT HIS STORE, A FEW DOORS BELOW THE MARKET, RICHMOND:<