Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-05-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1353]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     TOBACCO, $ 5 50 CASH.   WHEAT, 1 8 do.   FLOUR, superfine, 5 75 do.   FLOUR, fine, 5 25 do.   CORN, 4 50 do.   HEMP, clean, (per ton) 215 00 do.   IRON, 120 00 do.   BACON, 13 do.   WHISKEY, 52 do.  
Land for Sale.
THE Subscriber is desirous of selling his tract of Land in the county of Powhatan, on Appomattox river, (which is now navigable to within two miles of Petersburg) twenty-eight miles from Richmond, and thirty-two from Petersburg; containing four hundred and forty-four Acres. There is on this land a valuable MILL, now in good repair, with a permanent stone dam, situated on a constant stream of water, running immediately through the land. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will first view the premises. The terms will be such as to suit the purchaser and may be known by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
CREED HASKINS.
P. S. I would also sell another tract, situated about one mile from the above tract, on Skinquarter creek, containing three hundred acres. The quality of this land is equal if not superior to any in the neighborhood, and has a large proportion of valuable meadow land.
The terms may be known by applying as above.
CREED HASKINS.
March 7th, 1807.
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TO BE SOLD.
TO the highest bidder, on Friday, the 15th day of May next, at Mr. French's tavern, in Powhatan county.
All the Estate,
Of Poindexter Mosby, jr. dec. late of the said county, consisting of nine Negroes, one Horse, Household Furniture, &c. on a credit till the first day of January next. All persons having lawful claims against the said estate, are hereby requested to bring them forward on or before the day of sale, as the administrators are anxious to provide for the payment of all just debts, as early as possible, in order to close their administration. Bonds and security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
Those having claims who produce them prior to the sale, (and are adjusted) are requested to attend and bid for the property or receive the amount due them in bonds.
Littleberry Mosby, jr. } Adm'rs. Francis E. Harris, } wtl
March 14, 1807.
P. S. The sale of the above property is postponed to the 29th of May, when it will certainly take place
By the Administrators.
April 28th, 1807.
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PROPOSALS
WILL be received by the Executive, till the first day of June next, for a supply of FREE STONE and MARBLE, in the Rough State, to be delivered at the Penitentiary, in the City of Richmond.
Marble from the quarries in Virginia would be preferred, but there will be no objection to receiving it from other places.
Persons wishing to contract will specify the size and quality, and the price by the ton, as well as the cubic foot.—Apply to DAN'L L. HYLTON, C.C.
18th April, 1807.
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W. HAIGHT,
Upholsterer and Paper Hanger, From New York, ON the Main Street, nearly opposite the Old City Tavern, has just received a large and superb assortment of
Mahogany Furniture,
With a great variety of hair, flock and tow MATTRESSES, WINDOW BLINDS, RUSSIA DUCK, &c. Also, in store, a large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, FRINGES, TASSELS, CORDS, CORNICES for windows, &c. &c. all of which he will sell very low.
Richmond, May 4, 1807.
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At a Court held for Cumberland county, the 22d day of March, 1807.
James Morton & Company, Comp'ts } In against
Drury Watson & John Bibb, Def'ts. } Cess
THIS day came the plaintiffs by Henry E. Watkins their attorney, and the defendant Drury Watson not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Drury is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by their counsel aforesaid, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of July court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county on some court day.
A copy—Attest,
SAM. HOBSO, D. C.
BLANK BONDS
For sale at this Office.
WILL BE SOLD,
At the late dwelling-house of Wm. Young, dec'd, on Tuesday the 19th day of this instant, (May) if fair, if not, the next fair day, all the
Personal Estate
Of the said dec'd, consisting of household and kitchen furniture; farming utensils; stock of horses; cattle and hogs; and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Credit will be given for all sums above ten dollars until the first day of January next, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. All persons having claims against the said dec'd, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated, that arrangements may be made for the payment thereof; and those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given.
JESSE FRAYSER, Adm'r.
May 7th, 1807.
N. B. At the same time the farm is for rent.
JUST RECEIVED
And for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store,
THE TRIAL
OF THOMAS O. SELFRIDGE, COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Before the Hon. ISAAC PARKER, Esq. FOR KILLING CHARLES AUSTIN, On the Public Exchange in Boston, August 4th, 1806.
[Price One Dollar.]
Taken in shorthand by T. Lloyd, Esq. reporter of the debates of congress, and George Gaines, Esq. late reporter to the state of New York; and sanctioned by the court and reporter to the state.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Concerning Invalid Pensioners. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby directed to place the following named persons, whose claims have been transmitted to Congress, pursuant to a law passed the tenth of April, one thousand eight hundred and six, on the pension list of invalid pensioners of the United States, according to the rates, and to commence at the times herein mentioned, that is to say:
Richard Fairbrother, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the 26th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John de Voe, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the first day of August, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Peter Demarest, at the rate of three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the first day of August, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Stephen Ogden, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-fifth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John Berry, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John King, at the rate of four dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Robert Ames, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Charles Gowin, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the thirty-first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Francis L. Slaughter, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the fifteenth of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
William Re Beck, at the rate of four dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-second day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Spafford Ames, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the eleventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Josiah Jones, at the rate of four dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-second day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Samuel Dawndney, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-seventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Eliphalet Easton, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the thirty-first day of December, eighteen hundred and six.
Joseph Ligon, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
John Hubbard, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Daniel Guard, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Elisha Forbes, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fourth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Alexander Simonton, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the ninth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Noah Robinson, at the rate of ten dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Charles Mann Thruston, at the rate of twenty dollars per month, to commence on the fourteenth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and six.
James Farnsworth, at the rate of ten dollars per month, to commence on the second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Benoni Hathaway, at the rate of ten dollars per month, to commence on the sixth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Thomas Marshall Baker, at the rate of ten dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-ninth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
James Dysart, at the rate of ten dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Henry Ten Eyck, at the rate of ten dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
John Little, at the rate of twenty dollars per month, to commence on the thirteenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Thomas Harris, at the rate of fifteen dollars per month, to commence on the third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Daniel Ball, at the rate of ten dollars per month, to commence on the seventeenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the pensions of the following persons, already placed on the pension list of the United States, whose claims for an increase of pension have been transmitted to Congress, pursuant to the act aforesaid, be increased to the sums herein respectively annexed to their names, the said increase to commence at the times herein mentioned, that is to say:
Seth Wyman, four dollars per month, to commence on the sixteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and six.
George Bradford, five dollars per month, to commence on the fifteenth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Abel Furney, five dollars a month, to commence on the twenty-ninth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Charles Scott, five dollars per month, to commence on the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Ephraim Bailey, five dollars per month, to commence on the fourth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Asa Ware, five dollars per month, to commence on the ninth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Daniel Hicky, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fourth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Daniel Nutting, two dollars per month, to commence on the seventh day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Abel Woods, five dollars per month, to commence on the tenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Joseph Merrill, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fourth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
William Neely, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fourth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Elisha Frizzle, three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the third day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
William Burritt, five dollars per month, to commence on the third day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Benjamin Smith, five dollars per month, to commence on the third day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
George Pittman, five dollars per month, to commence on the first day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Gustavus Alrick, three dollars and thirty-three cents and one third of a cent per month, to commence on the twenty-first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Jabez Pendleton, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-seventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Wiatt Hinkly, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-eighth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Edward Evans, five dollars per month, to commence on the fifteenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Moses Wing, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fourth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John Cavenough, three dollars per month, to commence on the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Richard Hardin, five dollars per month, to commence on the eleventh day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Jonathan Holton, ten dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Jonathan Willard, five dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Thomas Pearson, thirteen dollars thirty-three cents and one third of a cent per month, to commence on the twenty-eighth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John Maynard, six dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fifth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Thomas Avery, sixteen dollars sixty-six cents and two thirds of a cent per month, to commence on the third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Ebenezer Coe, twenty dollars per month, to commence on the thirty-first day of July, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Ebenezer Bancroft, six dollars per month, to commence on the thirty-first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and six.
William Worthington, fifteen dollars per month, to commence on the nineteenth day of November, one thousand eighth hundred and six.
David Howley, ten dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the pension of Benjamin Bartlett of Massachusetts, who was employed in the service of the United States as an escort, spy and guide, at the pay of one dollar per day, during hostilities with certain Indian tribes, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, and was disabled by being wounded whilst in said service, be increased to five dollars per month.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the pensions becoming such by virtue of this act, shall be paid in the same manner as invalid pensioners are paid, who have heretofore been placed on the pension list of the United States, under such restrictions and regulations in all respects, as are prescribed by the laws of the United States in such cases provided.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
S. SMITH,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
March 3, 1807.—APPROVED.
TH: JEFFERSON.
FROM THE AURORA.
THE agents of England in the United States, the papers in their direct pay, and under their indirect influence, have resorted to a new species of argument—our fears are now no longer to be sported with the indecision of our government is now a theme of exultation—they find neither fear nor indecision—the new argument now taken up is that we cannot maintain the independence of our country—nor of our commerce without Great Britain!
They have stirred up the question then, which country is most independent? We will investigate this question; we delay controversy; we rest upon facts, and call upon federalism (or toryism, which it is true name, as practised) to deny or refute them.
Whatever the Boston Palladium may attempt to set up with a view to the maintenance of British influence in the United States, or to make the people as dependent on that country as if we were still colonists—the spirit and common sense of the nation will be ever ready to revolt against such attempts, nor can the friends of real American independence covet any thing beside peace and independence, so much, as that the advocates of independence and British connexion should provoke, as the Palladium and other similar papers do, the discussion of the subject.
We continue under this head our animadversions drawn forth by the anglo mania of the Palladium. We have noticed the effects which would result to England from the deprivation of only one article of the raw material for manufacture: the more extensive and circumstantial such an exposition should be made, the more striking would our advantages appear.
We named the article of tobacco; this though really a superfluity of life, has from the force of habit become a necessary of life to a vast proportion of the population of every quarter of the globe, and to England both as an article of consumption and of manufacture, as necessary to that consumption, it is of very great importance.
The hostile or selfish policy of England towards the United States, is very forcibly illustrated in their conduct on this single article, we shall give a few hasty observations on it in connexion with other relative facts.
During the period of Liston's intrigues in the U.S. and when the U.S. had been involved through those intrigues in a petty war with France, our tobacco which were formerly shift for France direct, were interdicted by a heavy duty; and found their way to that market by Lisbon and Leghorn, and to the minor ports of Portugal and Italy. Notwithstanding the affected friendship of Great Britain, at that time, when there could not be a suspicion of any friendship, or even a desire of a good understanding upon neutral terms with France, the British cabinet conceived the design of monopolising the sale of all the American tobacco and of excluding our own ships from carrying it.
Of the course pursued here to affect the shipments it is not necessary to speak; what was done by their government is matter of record, and admits of no cavil nor subterfuge—by one act passed the 4th of July, 1797, (as if the day had been selected as a triumph over our independence) they attempted "to secure to the ships of Great Britain the exclusive carriage (in time of peace) of some of the most important objects of American export." These extracts are from official documents.
"They selected fish oil and tobacco (articles of great bulk) and levied a duty on the former of 36 shillings and 3 pence sterling per ton of 252 gallons, and upon tobacco 1 shilling and 6 pence per 100 lb."
"The consequence of this was that a British ship of 250 tons carrying 250 tons of oil to Great Britain from the U.S. paid 452l. 15s. sterling (near 2000 dollars) less duty than the same oil would pay if imported into England in an American ship."
"By the same operation, a British ship of 250 tons carrying 400 hogsheads of 1200 lbs. each to
Great Britain, would pay 360l. sterling (near 1500 dollars) less than would be paid by an American ship."
As much as has been said by our non importation agreement, we give the foregoing as an answer to all the ribald ignorance and corrupt declamation on that topic. The excess of duties in these cases amounted to a total prohibition.
And the same effect was produced by an augmentation of the duties of other articles, which we shall here briefly sketch.
Rice in an American ship, was charged 3 pence sterling per hundred weight, more than in an English ship, which amounts to 3s. 9d. per tierce.
Pot and Pearl Ashes—was subjected to a similar obstruction, and by an act of May, 1802, they laid new duties, of which the following is an abstract.
   Ashes, pot and pearl, 1s. 6d. sterling cwt.   Ginseng, 6s. the 100 lbs.   Indigo, (American) 12s. do.   Bar Iron, do. 13s. the ton.   Pitch, do. 3s. 8d. the last of 12 bbls.   Tar, do. 2s. 11d. do.   Rosin, do. 4d. the cwt.   Rice, do. 5d. do.   Tobacco, do. 3s. the 100 lb.   Turpen inc. do. 2s. the ton.   Bees Wax, do. 5s. 9d. the cwt.   Cotton, do. 7s. 10d. the 100 lbs.  
By the same act a duty of one half per cent. was laid on all goods of England exported to any part of Europe, but if exported to the U.S. the duty was made double.

Latest Foreign Advices
From Papers received at the Office of the Norfolk Public Ledger, by the ship Dumfries, capt. Beard.
LONDON, March 23.
The Rochefort squadron, consisting of five sail of the line, attempted to put to sea on the 22nd ult. but were chased under the batteries by the English squadron, where they continued on the 4th of March, waiting an opportunity to get out. From Plymouth we learn that a squadron of three sail of the line and a frigate, supposed to have troops on board, have lately escaped from Brest, through the passage du Raz. Their destination is at present unknown.
The following is an extract of a letter from on board the Phaeton frigate, dated "Off Rochefort, March 8."
"There is a line of battle ship, two frigates, a corvette, and two brigs, quite ready for sea, we see them getting their top-gallant yards up and down daily."
March 24.
THE PRESENT CRISIS
Whilst the daily papers are filled with the usual party triumph, or indulging in reciprocal animadversions on the characters, talents, and conduct of government and the opposition, for our own part we cannot but contemplate all that is passing, and all that may result from it, with most serious apprehensions and anxiety. If ever there was a moment when frequent changes of our government were to be deprecated by every reflecting man, it is the present; and never was there a time when freedom from political animosities was more to be desired, and that our affairs should be in the hands of an administration, possessing at once the confidence of the king, and of the country.
The facts that have led to this embarrassed state of things are now pretty well established; and we shall shortly state them, without any opinion or comment. It seems that Lord Grenville thought some concessions to the Catholics necessary; and, in the first instance, proposed to grant to those serving in the army, by new clauses to the Mutiny Bill, such security and encouragement as the Irish Act of 1798 held out to them. To this no objection was made in the cabinet, not even by Lord Sidmouth; and we understand, that none was made by his majesty himself. But when concessions going far beyond that act were proposed, by which Papists were to be enabled to hold any appointments whatever, in the army or navy, and by which the necessity of repealing part of the Test and Corporation Acts was created, Lords Sidmouth and Ellenborough immediately declared their dissent, in the most unqualified manner; and the former expressed his determination to withdraw from the cabinet, if it were persisted in. The bill was brought into the house of commons, and was to be read a second time on Friday the 13th, when it was well known that Lord Sidmouth's friends intended openly to oppose it. On Wednesday morning he sent in his resignation to Lord Grenville, probably that he might consider himself quite at liberty on that day, to express to his majesty his unreserved opinion on the Catholic Bill. We have not heard that the king had, before that day, consulted any other person on the subject. Shortly after the royal disapprobation was expressed to the cabinet in strong terms; and at a meeting, held at Lord Grenville's, on Sunday the 15th, (to which neither Lord Sidmouth, Lord Ellenborough, nor, we believe, the Chancellor, were invited) it was determined to yield to the king's wishes; reserving, however, to his servants the liberty of bringing forward, at some future period, such measures of a similar nature as circumstances might possibly call for. On receiving this communication, his majesty demanded a pledge in return, that no such measure should ever again be proposed to him. To this Lord Grenville, and the greater part of his colleagues have demurred; and there is no doubt, but that in consequence of their refusal, their services will be dispensed with as soon as a new government can be put together.
We had always understood from the time of the formation of the government in 1806, that Lord Sidmouth had reserved to himself the right of acting according to his known opinions on any Catholic question that might arise. His conduct has therefore, throughout the whole of this delicate business been direct, manly, and consistent. His colleagues were fully apprised of his intentions; and he set himself at liberty to act up to them, before he attended the council on Wednesday se'nnight. It does not appear that this resignation has actually taken place; nor are we enabled to say whether this has been owing to a request made by Lord Grenville, or from a higher quarter. We have not heard that he has been sent to by the king, or had any communication made to him from those who were arranging a new government. This naturally occasions no small degree of observation and surprise. We are perfectly convinced that very great difficulties have occurred in the formation of it, & believe that no dependence is to be placed even on such parts of the arrangement as have been the most positively announced. A good deal might possibly depend on Lord Chatham's opinion, who did not reach town till yesterday afternoon, and who can hardly have yet waited on the king. We believe there is no doubt but that Lord Hardwicke and Mr. Yorke have positively refused to take any office; and we have heard it confidently asserted that Lord Melville had declined.
A new government constituted as this seems likely to be though it may possess the confidence of the king, can be hardly calculated to command the confidence of the country. Under such circumstances we shall abstain from expressing what our wishes would have been, in which we believe a great part of the public would have been disposed to sympathise. According to present prospects, what have we to look forward to, but to the dangerous step of another dissolution of parliament, and to the possibility of those great measures being put a stop to or rescinded, from which the country had so much to hope. A frequent change of system is always ruinous; and we doubt whether it would not
be less injurious to persist in even a defective one! "Time and the hour," can alone dispel or confirm these anxieties. As to the ministerial arrangements, we should not be surprised if it took another week to complete them.
To the candid and dispassionate it appears not a little singular that a difference of opinion between any two of the three branches of the legislature, respecting the propriety of any proposed measure, should, on almost every occasion so far distract the government as to render a change of ministers necessary. Those who are not versed in the nature of the contrary forces which disturb the oscillations of the political pendulum, would be apt to think that the balance of the three powers should, on any occasion of the kind that has occurred, be able to restore equilibrium to the machine of government, without the necessity of suspending its movements... a mischief which in some degree or other attends every new arrangement, and of which the real extent can never be calculated. Time alone can unfold the magnitude of the evil, resulting in any case from such a derangement, and the mischief is bequeathed to posterity.—Sun.
Three mails from Denmark arrived late this morning, bringing intelligence of much importance. We have not time to do more than lay it before our readers without any comment. There have been two actions between the Russians and French on the 25th and 26th of February—the French, of course claim the advantage; one of them was fought at Braunsherg, a considerable distance from the Pregel, and on this side of it. The French head-quarters were on the 1st at Osterode. Other accounts give us reason to suspect that they are about to be removed to Thorn. Dantzic has been invested.
The Woolwich, we understand, brings intelligence from the River Plate of the 10th of December. The expedition under Sir Samuel Achmuty had not arrived at that period. Our troops continued in possession of Maldonado. The Woolwich sailed from St. Helena on the 26th of January, at which time the homeward bound East India fleet was lying there.
In consequence of important dispatches which government have received from the commanders of the squadrons off Brest, Rochefort, and Rochefort, the admiralty, it is said, is about to change the system of blockade; and on the suggestion of earl St. Vincent, to adopt a measure of more efficacy, and less peril. It has now been proved by experience, and particularly by some recent incidents, that the system of blockade is not calculated to answer its purpose; and we understand the substance of the dispatches to be, that the admirals and commanders on the several stations cannot longer be responsible for the execution of their orders; that his majesty's vessels, according to a late examination, has suffered the most serious injury on this service; and that the consequent expense to the country, and the extraordinary wear and tear of the navy, were in value infinitely beyond any partial restraint on the ships of the enemy.
It is farther stated, that the utmost vigilance of our commanders is unequal to prevent the escape of the enemy; that, in the long period of the equinoctial winds, during the whole of the spring and winter, and the greater part of the autumn, they entered and departed at their pleasure; and that his majesty's ships had the frequent mortification to see them in the act of preparation, and with their sails and yards set, without any possibility of preventing their purpose. So persuaded were the enemy that they possessed this full liberty of leaving their ports at their discretion, that a general sailing order appears to have been issued to every public port in France; & that they were executing it as fast as the opportunity presented itself. A squadron of three ships, two frigates, & five sloops of war, has escaped from Brest; & a much stronger squadron had nearly effected the same purpose from Rochefort—they had already cleared the harbor, when an easterly wind suddenly arose and compelled them to return. These are but two among many similar instances; but as they have occurred at the same time, they have impressed themselves very forcibly upon the consideration of the admiralty.
March 25.
His majesty, who was not expected in town till this day, arrived yesterday afternoon, about five o'clock, as we mentioned in last night's Sun. Soon after his majesty's arrival at Buckingham house, the duke of Portland and Lord Hawkesbury attended him, with a list of the new Ministerial Arrangements, which are expected to receive the royal approbation this day. The following is given as the new arrangement, and is probably the most correct that has hitherto appeared.
First Lord of the Treasury, Duke of Portland. Lord Chancellor, Lord Eldon. Secretary of State for the Foreign Department, Marquis Wellesley. Secretary of State for the Home Department, Lord Hawkesbury. Secretary of State for the War and Colonial Department, Lord Castlereagh. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Percival. First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Canning. President of the Council, Earl of Camden. Master-General of the Ordnance, Earl of Chatham. Lord Privy Seal, Earl of Westmoreland. President of the Board of Control, hon. R. S. Dundas. Attorney-General, Sir Vickery Gibbs. Solicitor-General, Mr. Plomer. Lords Chichester, Mulgrave, and the Duke of Montrose, it is expected, will also have seats in the Cabinet.
This day at noon, Lord Grenville and his colleagues, in obedience to a message from his majesty yesterday evening, attended the queen's house, and delivered to his majesty their seals of office.
Some of the new writs were moved for to-day. The rage and ravings of the unfortunate ministers, who like pigs swimming, have
cut their own throats, become greater and louder. Mr. Percival, with the chancellorship of the exchequer, is to have the chancellorship of the duchy of Lancaster conferred upon him for life, and upon this they raise the most violent outcry. The first act of the new ministry is, say they, to be a job—Have they forgotten that the very first act of their ministry was a job? It was to bring in a bill to prevent Lord Grenville from being forced to give up the auditorship of the exchequer. He would not relinquish that lucrative post, though it was incompatible with the post of first lord of the treasury—he would not engage "in the service of government for a limited period of service, without a swinging allowance of Chelsea when he chose to retire, or should be turned out of the regiment." Yet Lord Grenville could not plead that he had given up any profession, or that he had not an ample private fortune. Lord Grenville at the time he would not accept the office of first lord of the treasury without having the auditorship of the exchequer secured to him, had a private fortune of about 20,000l. a year. Mr. Percival gives up a lucrative profession with the prospects of the seals before him, to take the post of chancellor of the exchequer, and he has a large family with little or no private fortune. It is quite indecent in him, say the ministers, to accept of any place for life, though it was perfectly decorous in Lord Grenville, with an immense private fortune, not to accept the office of first lord of the treasury, without the sinecure post of auditor of the exchequer being secured to him! But it is not true that the chancellorship of the duchy of Lancaster was never before given to any person for life. Lord Lansdowne gave it to Lord Ashburton for life. To be sure it does amuse us to hear the Grenvilles raising such an outcry against any man for accepting a lucrative office, they who had amongst them upwards of 30,000l. a year of the public money for doing nothing.
It would have been well if the Grenvilles and the Foxites had compared notes, and arranged their plan of inuendo before they made them public. We discern in their different vehicles that they are each pursuing a different scent. The Grenville gazette, in speaking of the duke of Portland, says, that "in the prime of his manhood he was deemed unfit for all mankind for the post of first lord of the treasury." How will the Foxites relish this who placed him at their head as the most fit man to be their leader, and the head of any ministry that might be formed out of their party?
The last lay of the expiring ministry is still that they have been the victims of intrigue—that their "real crime is their having been the enemies of jobbers in whatever situation, and their being determined to suppress extravagance by whomsoever practised, and to check abuses by whomsoever protected. That it is not the Catholic Question." To be sure it is curious to hear the Grenvilles and Foxites complain of intrigue, whose whole lives have been a course of intrigues; who daily and nightly have been intriguing, patching up coalitions, sacrificing principles, bestowing places, pensions and honors on borough-mongers and parliamentary harangues; getting over this one, and getting over that one, intriguing day and night, and night and day, to strengthen their party in parliament, and stooping to the meanest act to secure a vote. They complain of intrigue! They! whose whole art and mystery consists in intrigue, and whose daily and nightly occupation it is. They, whose whole lives have been one intrigue to shake government and overturn it; to turn out every one unless they got in. Take any one of the three or four parties composing the cabinet, and it will be found each labored hard to turn out or keep out the rest. Their whole lives have been a scene of turbulence, endeavoring to distract the king's councils when they were not in them; and yet they complain that intrigues are practiced, that changes take place, and the government is unsteady.
But they know that no intrigues have been practised against them, and that the Catholic question is the sole cause of their dismissal. They know that the first attempt to exact conditions was not made by his majesty, but by them—that in consenting to withdraw the Catholic Bill (the Catholics will not fail to see how willing the ministers were to give up their principles that they might keep their places,) they stated to his majesty that they trusted his "majesty would see the indispensable necessity of their expressing, on withdrawing the bill, the strong persuasion they felt of the benefits which would result from a different course of policy to the Catholics of Ireland; and they further stated, that it was indispensable to their characters, that they should openly avow these sentiments, not only on the present occasion, but in the event of the Catholic petition coming forward; and they further insisted, that their present deference to his majesty might not be understood as restraining them from submitting, from time to time, such measures as circumstances might require respecting the state of Ireland."
They know that this demand was delivered in writing to his majesty on the 12th instant. Was it natural or extraordinary that his majesty should, after this demand, exact conditions from his ministers, that they would not again harass his mind by proposing a measure to which they knew he had the most insuperable objections?
Our readers, in referring to what took place last night, will not fail to remark the anxiety which ministers, now that they are going out, feel against granting any reversions, or places or pensions for life. It is curious to hear the Foxites so mighty angry as the system of granting reversions, who recollect that their late leader possessed one which he sold. We are rather surprised too that Mr. Sheridan should be represented as having said that the appointments possessed by a distinguished family, the Grenvilles, were the recompence of great services actually performed. Now really it would puzzle any one to point out the great services which deserved for the Marquis of Buckingham the tellership of the exchequer, worth 20,000l. a year and upwards. Was it that service which was so efficacious in throwing out Mr. Fox's India bill? It would be curious to hear a Foxite assert that that service merited such a recompence.—(Courier.)
This morning Lord Chancellor Erskine attended in the Court of Chancery at ten o'clock, for the purpose, as it was understood of giving judgment in the case of Purcell v. McNamara, but his lordship stated, that he was obliged immediately to attend his majesty. His lordship then took leave of the Bar, and returned his warmest thanks for the attention and assistance he had received during the period he had filled his high station. The Attorney-General expressed the regret every gentleman of the Chancery Bar felt at his lordship's retirement.
We received this morning French and Dutch papers, the former to the 18th inst. and the latter to the 24th. They contain the Sixty-third and Sixty-fourth Bulletins of the French army; the substance of the former we gave in our paper of yesterday, under the head of a letter from Berlin; the latter is of very little importance, and seems to have been published merely to remove the doubts which appear to be very generally entertained on the continent respecting the Glorious Victory obtained by the French at Eylau. Bonaparte lately seems to have conceived a great horror for war, and to regret very deeply the number of lives sacrificed to gratify the ambition of individuals. The 64th Bulletin, after giving a dreadful description of the scene of carnage which the field of Eylau presented immediately after the battle, contains the following observation:—"Ce spectacle est fait pour inspirer aux Princes l'amour de la paix et l'horreur de la guerre." It is singular that Bonaparte never should have entertained this horror of the slaughter of human beings until his career of conquest was stopped, and he had begun to experience the vicissitudes of fortune.
The Russians, as we expected, have not permitted Bonaparte to retire quietly into winter quarters on the commencement of spring. General Bennigsen having been joined by the expected reinforcements, again advanced, and some actions took place on the banks of the Passarge, on the 25th and 26th of February, in which the French of course claim the advantage. It does not appear however, that any thing like a general engagement took place; they were probably nothing more than skirmishes between the advanced guard of the Russians and the rear guard of the French.
We know not whether it proceeded from Bonaparte's sudden horror of the effusion of human blood, or whether, after his late disasters, he wished to gain time to receive reinforcements; but he certainly did apply to gen. Bennigsen—the DEFEATED general Bennigsen—for a suspension of arms, and to the king of Prussia to open a negotiation for a peace. In both instances, however, the attempt failed, and general Bertrand, who was sent upon this mission to general Bennigsen, returned with this iconic answer—"that he (general Bennigsen) came to fight, and not to negotiate." It is probable that Bonaparte was in a great degree induced to adopt this humiliating measure by the discontent which has begun to manifest itself openly in his army. We stated yesterday, upon an authority in which we placed great reliance, that the French troops openly expressed their indignation against Murat, who was supposed to have advised Bonaparte to reject the overtures for negotiation which were made by the king of Prussia immediately after the battle of Auerstadt; and this attempt at negotiation was very likely made in hope of appeasing them.
Bonaparte is expected at Berlin as soon, says an article in the Dutch papers, as he has settled his winter-quarters. The conqueror at Auerstadt; he who beat the Austrians and Russians in the midst of winter, is now taking of winter quarters in the midst of spring! The whole of the intelligence from the continent, even the intelligence published by the French themselves, is sufficient to prove that Bonaparte is quite sick of the war in Poland, and that he would be very glad to put an end to it.—Sun.
Dutch papers to the 24th arrived last night—they have brought the intelligence of the Porte having declared war against this country. The same intrigues that produced a declaration of war against Russia, have, no doubt, induced the Porte to declare war against us. The article in which this intelligence is communicated, states that admiral Louis has threatened to lay Constantinople in ashes if the Grand Signior would not consent to renew his ancient treaties with Russia. The Divan immediately resolved upon war, and attempted to get possession of the person of our ambassador, Mr. Arbuthnot, but Mr. Arbuthnot succeeded in making his escape on board the Endymion frigate. We doubt the truth of this account, though we believe that the Porte has declared war against us.
FALMOUTH, March 20.
Arrived, the American ship Highland Mary, capt. Frazer, from Norfolk, 47 days passage—she has experienced nothing but strong gales of wind from the northward and eastward, for the last five weeks past; she left at the Chesapeake, his majesty's ships Triumph, Bellona and Mermaid, watching two French line of battle ships and one frigate which were ready for sea—a French frigate was also lying at Philadelphia. Passengers by the Highland Mary, captain Hamilton of the army, and captain Calridge of the navy.
LIVERPOOL, March 26.
Yesterday arrived here the American ship Latona, capt. Alden, in 32 days from New York, having on board the following passengers, who are come to England as witnesses on the trial of capt. Whitby, of his majesty's ship Leander, for the murder of Pierce, viz. capt. Brewster, of an American revenue cutter, Jonathan L. Brown.
ster, his son, Robert Mitchell and John White, pilots, and capt. Pierce, brother of the deceased.
PARIS, March 11.
The British frigate, the Blanche, was wrecked in the night between the 4th and 5th, upon the coast of Plougerland, near Brest: she carries 33 guns, 18 pounders, six carronades. Her crew consisted of 284 men, 30 of whom were drowned. The capt. sir Thomas Lavie, and all the officers are saved. The frigate is much damaged, out it is thought the guns will be saved.
VIENNA, February 25.
General St. Vincent is still at the head quarters of the emperor Napoleon. Couriers from him arrive daily, which occasion long conferences, at which the emperor and the archduke Charles assist; but no movements are yet observed among the troops, or the least preparation for war.
(L'Abeille du Nord, March 10.)
BANKS OF THE ELBE, March 9.
Accounts from Berlin and Copenhagen, have spoken of an armistice; this report was probably founded on the proposition which was made by one of the Belligerent Powers—a proposition which has been rejected by the other. The armistice was to have been for three weeks, during which peace would have been negotiated. The Russians received soon after the battle of Eylau a considerable reinforcement, estimated at 40,000 men; yet from the day of that battle nothing important has occurred except that a regiment of French cuirassiers suffered considerably from an attack on the part of the Cossacks. The operations of the French are greatly strained by the want of provisions, and in consequence they are drawing towards the Vistula. It is pretended to be known at Berlin that the head-quarters are already at Thorn. The French army is still stationed from Elbing to the frontiers of ci-devant Poland, and hold merely a communication with the corps which occupies the position of Warsaw and the Narew. On the Russian army maintains its situation on the Pregel, the country between that river and the Passarge may soon be the theatre of new sanguinary conflicts.
The corps which was formerly commanded by general Buxhorden, had joined that of general Bennigsen; several regiments had fired all their cartridges, and could only make use of the bayonet, a party of w unded Russians are at Koningsberg.
(L'Abeille du Nord, 19th March.)
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in New York, to a gentleman in this city, dated May 2d. "I have the greatest satisfaction to inform you, that our assembly ticket has prevailed in this city, over that of the league of feds, torics, and guides, by a majority of near five hundred votes. The contest has been arduous beyond example—we shall probably prevail in our election for governor throughout the state, by about four or five thousand; and we shall have a decided majority in both houses of our legislature. I know you will rejoice with us on the occasion—we cannot perceive any material variation in our ranks by the defection of Lewis and his Livingstonian associates."
The appearance of the little emperor of the guides at this time in Philadelphia is true, must be particularly gratifying to Don Yrujo—as he and the little emperor may congratulate each other on their successful enterprizes.—Aurora.
As there are several hundred thousand dollars bills due issued from the guid emperor's exchequer on the march to his empire of Mexico—how are those that are protested disposed of? Who paid them off? Whence came the funds?—Ib.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 6.
[We received the following letter by yesterday's mail, from New Orleans.]
FOR THE PUBLIC.
MR. SMITH, I pronounce a letter addressed to Gen. John Adair, and said to be addressed to the Kentucky delegation in Congress, to be a vile and infamous fabrication—and I am able to prove by the testimony of Ralston & Floyd, two of Burr's associates, that general Adair left Nashville with Burr's knowledge and direction, and visited this city for the express purpose of co-operating with the said Burr.
New Orleans, April 3, 1807.
JAMES WILKINSON.
N B. The substance of this letter was noticed in your paper some time since. J. W.
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Federalism—The subjoined letter, in printed form, we received on Friday thro' the medium of the post office.
Mr. Hatheway is a lawyer of distinction at Rome—immediately preceding the election of 1804, when Burr was the federal candidate for governor, Mr. Hatheway, who until that time had been a federalist, abandoned his party and published his reasons at great length. He did not, however, as it now appears, publish the letter of Griswold, which was one reason.
G. Griswold is now, and was I believe when he wrote the letter, a member of congress: he is a federalist.
"Federalism unmasked"—It is with the deepest regret that I submit to the public an extract of a letter, which has remained with me for three years, as secret as death itself; and would have so remained forever, did not the good of our country demand that a plot, which threatened its existence, should be exposed to public view. Under these impressions, all considerations of private confidence must be laid aside. Plots against a legal existing administration, mild and pacific in its measures, are obnoxious in the extreme, and not to be countenanced or concealed for a moment; neither would this have been, had not hopes been entertained that the plot would fail, while the vengeful spirit which concentrated the same would die away, and that occasion would not require its being made known. But when I call to mind the regular system which has been pursued by the federalists and Burr, from the time of his election to the office of vice president down to the present moment—taking into view their efforts to make him president—then their plots (herein disclosed) to make him governor of the state of New York—then of late as we have seen this same Burr in our capital, flush with money, plotting the subversion of our government and boasting his connection with our "first blood"—then seeing him in the heart of our country, enlisting soldiers, raising armies, preparing an armament, building a fleet &c in all this having the good wishes of our federalists, and no doubt supplied with their money; when we see this same man arraigned before courts and juries, and by them acquitted; when we hear the tongue of every federalist excusing him, and calumniating our executive for his energetic measures against Burr—taking all these things into view, they irresistibly force a conviction on the mind, that a plot has long since been laid by the federalists and Burr &c and has been, and is to be pursued to the last extremity, if nothing short will subvert our present administration—they also irresistibly force a conviction on the mind that I shall stand inexorable to my country, if I withheld any information which would tend to develop this horrible combination! If my conviction, in a full view of the premises, is not well founded, I shall receive that censure from the hands of the public, which the disclosure of a confidential letter merits. In the event of this publication, should the same spirit of federal revenge, which in the extract is breathed forth against the administration, be turned against me; and should the federal darts, poisoned with corruption as they are, assail me from every quarter, I may perhaps fall a victim. They may kill me, but this publication they cannot kill. This vile—this odious—this unprincipled plot will live, when the existence of all who are concerned in it are at an end. It was this which decided my politics. It was this which caused me to declare to the federalists of the county of Oneida—"here I halt—I can proceed with you no further." The extract is from a letter written by a member of congress.
"J. HATHEWAY. "Rome, Oneida county, April 23, 1807."
EXTRACT.
"Washington, Feb. 27, 1804. "The movements of Burr disturbs the quiet of their souls—he will shake the very centre of their convocation. You may rest assured, my good fellow, that if our friends will but play true, Burr will chastise these usurpers of power with a rod they deserve; he is no more one of their party, though for certain purposes must so appear; rely upon this as true. He is the only person who can chastise these fellows—and policy dictates our unity to give him support; all our friends in this city have the same opinion—all the judges of the supreme court are united with us in this opinion. It is a matter of great surprise among our federal friends here how Hamilton can take so imprudent a part. Report says that it made a long speech in favor of LANSING and against BURR. I fear his personal resentment to Burr, and not policy, governs his conduct. All our federal friends in this city are looking up with anxiety to the election in New York; their only hopes are founded on the success of Burr—though this should not be known to any but real friends. What have we to expect from Lansing; he is nominated by Clinton and Spencer, and their creatures—he must and will be their tool. The old governor is to be vice president, and will be united to the mammoth of democracy by ties too strong to be broken. We can do nothing of ourselves against the mighty torrent—shall not we then rather join the enemy of our country than the enemy of Burr, and us, both? Think well of this question!!"
"G. GRISWOLD."
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PROSSER & MONCURE, V.M. Richmond, May 11th, 1807.
THE recent change in the ministry of Great Britain, is a circumstance which threatens very great injury to the American trade. The statesmen now admitted into the Cabinet of George III. are a collection of all the worst men who have ever been in the administration, with the doubtful exception of the Duke of Portland. This event proves that his sacred majesty, as he is called by the Tories, &c. perseveres with admirable uniformity in the same system of villainy which he pursued in the days of his youth, and from which he has never deviated for a moment, unless by accident, and against his intention or inclination. It must be acknowledged, however the world may have been disposed to doubt heretofore whether knavery or folly predominated in his character, that the former has completely obtained the ascendancy at present. The appointment of the infamous Melville, alias Dundas, to the important office of first lord of the admiralty, is of itself a sufficient proof of this. The United States of America, who dared to rebel against his tyranny, and have therefore been the objects of his hatred & jealousy ever since, may, of course, expect no mercy, now that he has a ministry altogether disposed to execute without scruple every absurd and violent measure that he may dictate. The truth is, that this King, who has generally been supposed to be governed by his ministers, has in fact governed them with an absolute sway as any despot in Europe; not, indeed, by putting them to death, in case of disobedience, but by the equally effectual method of removing them from office. Whenever any ministry appointed by him has evinced the smallest inclination to maintain the rights of the people, or honestly to serve their country, he has immediately turned them out, and endeavoured to select others, who would be more complaisant to himself. As in a country so enlightened as Great-Britain, it has not yet been possible to obliterate every appearance of public virtue, altho' the substance has been long ago destroyed; and as, in certain trying conjunctures, the parliament have been obliged to endeavour to save the nation from utter destruction—his Majesty has sometimes been troubled by unaccommodating ministers, and, at other times, has been compelled, by the opposition of parliament, to change them. Hence it is, that so many successions of different administrations have occurred under one monarch—but it should be observed that the King never made a voluntary alteration, but for the worse; and never one, for the better, but from compulsion. At last, however, his Majesty may be congratulated on having obtained a ministry whose souls are truly congenial with his own; who utterly disregard the miseries of his people, and will contentedly continue in the career of war and tyranny, as long as he pleases, or until the vessel of the state shall founder on the rocks, either of revolution at home—perhaps the King has never before been able to get together a set of men, so completely in his liking and likeness as those now in power. Among them are the most inveterate foes of the American Revolution, and of all the rights of man, and the warmest friends of the system of war, taxation and oppression. They are indeed a set of Vampyres who will live on the blood of the people.
From such men, the United States cannot hope for a treaty recognizing any of the principles for which we contend. It therefore becomes extremely important for us to consider with the most serious attention the measures which we ought to adopt, in case the British government shall refuse to do us justice and will not consent to exempt our seamen from slavery, and our merchandise from seizure and condemnation.
That we have not a navy sufficient to contend with Great Britain on the ocean, is a point so clear that it cannot be denied. That we could not, if disposed to engage in the ruinous system of a large navy, support the expense of one which would be a match for hers, without subjecting ourselves to many years of intolerable taxation, is equally evident. Before it could be accomplished too, the controversy itself might be at an end, together with the government which has given birth to it, and which probably soon will perish by the mere effect of its own iniquity. We have therefore, only one course to pursue; and that lies perfectly plain and easy before us; that is, in case our attempts to obtain justice by negotiation shall finally prove unsuccessful, the plan of non-importation of any articles whatever, the growth, produce or manufacture of Great Britain, or of any of its dependencies, until its government shall recognize our rights, and, at least, shall promise to permit us to enjoy them without disturbance.
It may be said, that the carrying trade, (the chief object of contention,) is not of sufficient importance to authorise our subjecting ourselves to the inconveniences which would be occasioned by a suspension of the importation of British manufactures: but it should be considered that the still more cruel distress the people of Great Britain would feel from suddenly losing the best market for their commodities, would certainly make that suspension very short. Even their present mad and tyrannical oligarchy would be driven by imperious necessity to conclude a treaty with us on our own terms, when they found us thoroughly determined to exert our national spirit in its fullest extent, and no longer to submit to their oppressions. Besides it ought to be recollected that, where the sacred rights of a people are at stake, even tho' the immediate subject of controversy may not be of great pecuniary value, its importance, in a national point of view, is nevertheless immense. The contest at the beginning of the American revolution, concerning the impost on tea, appeared to be trifling; but the principles involved in it were justly considered by the patriots of this country as sufficiently important for them to put every
thing at issue in endeavoring to maintain them. Let us imitate their glorious example, and never be tempted by any consideration to yield our rights to any despot upon earth. A war, indeed, on the present occasion will probably not be produced by the controversy; for the situation of Great Britain now, is not similar to that of which she boasted in the year 1776. At that time she had been victorious in a former war, and, flushed with all the pride of prosperity, engaged in another without hesitation. But now, overburthened with debt and misery; defeated in all her projects; and having the gigantic power of Bonaparte to contend with; her ministry, however frantic and desperate, would not dare to involve her in another war with America. All, therefore, we have to do is to evince by a resolute opposition to her encroachments, our fixed determination to sacrifice our commerce, and even our love of peace, to gain the points in dispute; and, it may be safely predicted, the British government will be forced to submit.
It has been contended heretofore, and, doubtless, the same arguments will be repeated, that by opposing the government of Great Britain we should throw our weight into the scale of France, and thereby dangerously increase her already exorbitant influence. We admit that, in some measure, this effect would be produced; and exactly in proportion to the length of time which the suspension of importation should continue; but it would be in the power of Great Britain herself to make that time as short as she pleased, by consenting to respect the law of nations, and no longer to infringe our indubitable rights. The dangers arising from the restless ambition of Bonaparte, are great, we acknowledge; so great, indeed, that they appear to threaten the inhabitants of the eastern continent with universal subjugation. But our dislike to one tyrant should not induce us to submit to another; nor our fears of remote and possibly imaginary evils deter us from resolutely endeavouring to deliver ourselves from those which are pressing and certain. We should consider that if the power and ambition of Bonaparte are terrible on the land, that very circumstance may induce the tyrants of the ocean, to do us justice, since they cannot be willing to see their great enemy reinforced with all the strength of the United States of America.
We insist, therefore, that if the present British ministry, like that of Lord North, should obstinately refuse to grant the just demands of America, we ought not by any consideration to be induced in the smallest degree to relinquish them; that a suspension of importation would be the proper instrument to chastise and restore that ministry to its senses; and that such a measure would, in all human probability, be crowned with success.
WE invite the particular attention of our readers to an extract from "The N. York American Citizen," inserted in this day's Argus. The letter of Mr. Hatheway and that of Mr. G. Griswold to him, prove incontestably the existence of a combination between col. Burr and the federalists, and his complete apostasy from the republican party as far back as in February, 1804. Let the friends of their country who peruse this important document deeply reflect on the strange series of events since that time; particularly, on the extraordinary circumstances which lately occurred in the City of Richmond. Let them consider the admission of Aaron Burr to bail in the sum of 10,000 dollars only, and with five securities; the extraordinary attention paid him by the federalists here; and their universal endeavors to vindicate and defend his character: and let them doubt, if they can, that many of that party have been & are still concerned in his conspiracy against the best and mildest government under the sun. We fear indeed, (although the allusion in Griswold's letter appears to have been to the judges of the supreme court of the state of New York) that there is too much reason to suspect some of the judges of the supreme court of the United States of being accomplices in the conspiracy. God grant that future incidents may not have a still more injurious effect on their reputations!
CONSIDERABLE bets, we understand, have been made in this city, that col. Burr will not appear in compliance with his recognizance. It is said that, besides the charges of treason and misdemeanor which may induce him to refrain from coming hither, many civil prosecutions for bills of exchange returned protested, to the amount of eighty thousand dollars, or more, await his return to this place. It appears therefore that, if his friends can contrive to prevent his being proclaimed a traitor, it will be difficult for them to save him from the imputation of being a swindler of the first rank, or to shelter him altogether from the cruel persecution of law & justice. We fear his creditors will not be as merciful as a federal chief justice or grand jury might possibly be; and that nothing can altogether deliver him from the danger of being immured in prison, but exerting his personal energies with more activity than heretofore, and escaping beyond the limits of the United States. The report, however, that he lately passed through Staunton on his way to the westward, appears to have originated in some mistake; for his arrival in Philadelphia has been formally announced in the papers published in that place.
The Philadelphia papers of Thursday last announce the arrival of Aaron Burr in that city.
Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly.
Greenbrier, Linah Mimms, William Morrow Kanawha, John Reynolds, William Morris Mason, John Henderson, John Allen Monroe, Andrew Burns, Isaac Estill Augusta, Jacob Kinney, Andrew Anderson Hardy, Christian Simon, John Cunnings Wood, Thomas Tavener, Jacob Beeson Pendleton, John Davis, Hull Jefferson, Smith Slaughter, Cavan Wil
From New York, May 7. "Our election struggle has been arduous beyond any former contest. The republicans have prevailed throughout the state, Judge Tompkins is governor no doubt, though the precise majority is not yet ascertained, but it will be considerable; there will also be a large majority in each house of the legislature, in favor of the republican party."
CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE. The Boston Repository, states that the recent tumults in this University have been quelled; that tranquility is again restored and that the literary exercises of the College now proceed as usual.
DIVERSIONS OF PURLEY. This work forms a new era in Philosophy. It is the production of the celebrated John Horne Tooke, and is stamped with all the marks of his strong and active mind. He points out, in the course of it, and corrects, the Errors of Men, whose Erudition had sanctioned those Errors, and whose character, for dry research, had made them, in some measure, the Arbiters of Language. He traces those Errors to their source, and by Arguments, simple, but irresistible, he extorts the most perfect and implicit Assent to his own Doctrines. It is a Work which should be read and studied by every one who aspires to a pure and perspicuous Style, and who wishes to be thoroughly acquainted with the meaning and nature of those hitherto puzzling, but necessary parts of our Language, which Grammarians have been content to name, without explaining.
The first American Edition of this Work is comprised in 2 vols. large octavo, and is just published in Philadelphia. (Raleigh Register.)
CUSTOM-HOUSE...RICHMOND.
ENTERED. Sch'r Ploughboy, Reynolds, Norfolk. Sloop Resolution, Cobbs, ditto. Liberty, Busbie, Petersburg. Sch'r Triton, Badcock, Philadelphia. Combine, Phillips, Norfolk. Rising-Sun, Allan, Barnstable. Polly, Miridith, City-Point. Sloop Betsey, Hall, Petersburg. Three Sisters, Weeks, Philadelphia. Sch'r Enterprise, Preston, Baltimore. Union, Hall, Norfolk. St. Astrea, Harbet, New-York. John, Herbert, Petersburg.
CLEARED. Sloop Sally, Thorp, Boston. Sch'r Providence, Traverse, New-York. Sloop Polly, Briggs, Dighton. Sch'r Adventure, Town, Philadelphia. Sloop Heroe, Potter, New-York. Sch'r Dispatch, Smith, ditto. Clotilda, Goodwin, ditto. Sloop Fellowship, Snow, New-Bedford. Commerce, Turner, Providence. Sch'r John, Sampson, New-York. Triton, Badcock, Philadelphia.
MARRIED on Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Courtney, Mr. JOSEPH OLIVER, of Charlotte county, to Mrs. ANN AGNES ELLIOTT, of this city.
SUBSCRIBERS to the second volume of the Revised Code of Virginia Laws (now printing) who have not yet procured the first volume, will be furnished with the latter at the original subscription price, SIX DOLLARS.
JOHN MENERY, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the ship United States, capt. Hardy, from Liverpool, his spring assortment of
SADDLERY;
CONSISTING of almost every article in the business. Likewise Harness Mountings, plated and Brass of different patterns; Coach and Coach Springs, Steps, long and short; Foot-men's holder Glass strings; Laces; Fringes; Glass, 24 by 20, 22 by 20, and 20 by 18; Horse-men's and Pocket Pistols; Secret Locks.
N.B. Just received, a neat assortment of Saddlers' Leather—Skirting, Hog and Bag. All of which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash.
May 13. epim
ATTENTION!!!
THE officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the 19th regiment, are hereby notified, that the Court of Enquiry for the first battalion, composed of the companies commanded by Captains Randolph, Harper, McBride and Pleasants, & Lieut. Lee, (late Capt. Wood's company) will commence at the Bell Tavern, in this city, at 10 o'clock, A.M. on Friday next 15th inst. And the Court of Enquiry for the 2d battalion, composed of the companies commanded by Captains Richardson, Tompkins, Oldham, Price, Davis and Hallam, will commence at the same place on Saturday next the 16th inst. Those having excuses to offer will give their attendance to their respective Courts, if they think proper.
By order of the Lieut. Col. Commandant. G. W. DIXON, Adjutant 19th Regt
Capt. Shepherd of the Cavalry, will be expected to attend the Court of the 1st. Battalion. And Capt. Dabney of the Artillery, that of the 2d. Battalion.—Delinquents in those companies may also avail themselves of this opportunity of offering their excuses. G. W. D. Adjutant.
Sales at Auction.
ON Friday the 15th inst. will be sold, at the office of the subscribers, for the benefit of the underwriters and others concerned without reserve,
W No. 1—A cask containing Medicine and sundry other articles, damaged on board the ship Rolla, capt. Gary, from London. Terms—Cash. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. M. May 12, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
THE Lumberhouse of the subscribers was broken open last night and robbed of
Two Trunks of Goods:
One containing Dainties, Toilets and Manchester stuffs. The other containing Red Cardinal sloaks. The above reward will be given on apprehension of the thief, and discovery of the Goods. May 9, 1807. TAYLOR & BROWN.
Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of Virginia at Petersburg, 29th April, 1807.
NOTICE.
ON the 6th day of this month, a letter was put in the Post-Office at this place, addressed to R. Higinbotham, Esq. Cashier of the Union Bank of Maryland, Baltimore, covering a draft drawn by the Cashier of the United States' Office of Discount and Deposit at Savannah, on the Cashier of their Office of Discount and Deposit at Baltimore, for NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; endorsed by Cumming and Harman, John and William Bell, and by the subscriber, to R. Higinbotham, Cashier, which said letter and draft have not yet got to hand. To prevent imposition should it be attempted, the public are informed that the necessary steps have been taken to stop its payment. JOHN WILDER, Cashier.
JUST RECEIVED
From Lee and Son's Medicine Warehouse, Baltimore, the following
Genuine, Patent and Family
MEDICINES,
Prepared by Richard Lee and Son sole proprietors, and sold by special appointment, at James Worrall's medicine store, and no where else in Richmond.
Observe that none are genuine without the signature of Richard Lee and Son on the out side wrapper of each article. Persons not attending to the above instructions, are liable to be imposed upon.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
This medicine is superior to any ever offered to the public, being innocent and mild, certain and efficacious in its operations. Should no worms exist in the body, it will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
For the prevention and care of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended.
Lee's Anti Bitious Pills, Prepared by Richard Lee and Son, Baltimore. The operation of these Pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used in safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent morbid actions—to restore and amend the appetite—produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance.—They are celebrated for removing habitual constiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Catarrhs, Asthmas, Sore throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the Hooping Cough, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Lee's Grand Restorative,
Proved by long and extensive experience, to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous Disorders, Consumptions, Lowness of Spirit, Loss of Appetite, Impurity of Blood, Hysterical Affections, Inward Weaknesses, Violent Cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, Melancholy, Gout in the stomach, Pains in the Limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary Emissions, Obstinate Gleet, Flour albus (or whites,) Impotency, Barrenness, &c. &c.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermitent Fevers.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard, A safe and effectual remedy for Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Pain, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the use of other remedies.
Lee's Genuine Eye-Water,
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Lee's Genuine Persian Lotion.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve.
Tooth Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, for the cure of every kind of Head-Ache.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth & Gums.
The Indian Vegetable Specific, for the Cure of Venereal Complaints.
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.

MATTRESSES. Can be had on very short notice. MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge. BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired. Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants.
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of Land, IN the lower end of Buckingham, lying on Buffalo creek, adjoining the lands of Mr. James Wilson and Mr. Copland, containing upwards of one thousand acres, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood and within three miles of Ca-Ira. A sufficient quantity is opened to work ten hands to advantage—the greater part being yet to clear, abounding in excellent timber, and affording from four to five hundred acres of prime tobacco land. Mr. Moses Scott living on the premises will show the land to any one inclined to purchase. For terms apply to the subscriber. SUSANNA WILSON. Cheilowe, 16th March, 1807. 2m
FOR SALE, My tract of Land, IN Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th. 1807. tf
JAMES LYNCH, BLACKSMITH AND FARRIER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed to the first Cross street above the Eagle Tavern, leading to the town—where he carries on the business as usual. Those that wish to favor him with their work, shall be strictly attended to. Richmond, April 6 1807
For Sale. By virtue of a deed in trust executed to the Subscriber by Goodman Barkdale, to secure the payment of a debt due to William Galt, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready money, on Saturday, the thirtieth day of May next, at Keyes's Mill.
A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Albemarle, containing one hundred and twelve acres and a half, being the same land the said Goodman Barkdale, purchased of Douglass Barkdale; also, two Negro Girls, Maria and Mourning, or so much of the aforesaid property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt, interest and cost aforesaid. Acting as trustee for others, will only convey title vested in me as such. DAVID ANDERSON, Trustee. Milton, 25th April, 1807. 3w.
FOR SALE, 20 Hhds. Northern Rum. 20 Tierces Prime Green Coffee. 20 Hhds of Loaf and Lump Sugar. 15 Hhds. Brown do. 20 Boxes Coton and Wool Cards. 20 Boxes Chocolate. 10 Kegs Raisins. 15 Crates New York Stone Ware. 5 Bales India Cottons and Checks. 3 Pipes Hollands Gin. 2 Pipes Cogniac Brandy. 1000 Pair Men's fine and coarse Shoes. 500 Pair Ladies' Morocco Slippers. 300 Pair do. Kid do. 300 Pair do. Leather do. 50 Casks Stone Lime. 20 Boxes Brown Soap. 5 Tons Sweets Iron. Cut Nails, Paper, Pepper, &c.—Terms liberal. HENRY HOVEY. April 27, 1807. 4w
AT AUCTION. WILL be sold, on the premises, by the subscribers, on Wednesday the 20th of May next, at 11 o'clock, a convenient two story Brick House, On Shockoe Hill, near the lots of Mr. Robert Gordon—together with a HALF ACRE LOT, very well enclosed, and on which lot, there is a well of fine water. Terms of sale 6, 12, and 18 months credit. For approved endorsed negotiable notes, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the principal payment of the same. PROSSER & MUNCURE, V. M. Richmond, April 25th, 1807. tds
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agreeable, retired situation, and very convenient for a family. WILLIAM M c KIM. Richmond, March 2, 1807. tf
Notice. Whereas I gave my note to Jno. F. Robertson, of Manchester, dated the 24th of March last, for $250 in part payment of two thousand bushels of coal, to be delivered from C. Buck's coal yard, on demand, & for which I hold his due bill, of the same date as the note; and having made frequent applications for the coal, and cannot obtain it; therefore, I warn all persons not to take an assignment of said note, as I have not received any value for it, and am determined not to pay it. April 30th, 1807. JOB GREENE. (dt.)
JOHN F. ROBERTSON of Manchester, who holds the note of Job Greene of Richmond, for $250 (dated the 24th March last as stated in the above advertisement,) given at ninety days, negotiable in the bank of Virginia, in part payment of two thousand bushels of coal, to be delivered at C. Buck's coal yard, is provided with certificates sufficient to prove that the above coal was made a tender of to the said Greene, and that he accepted the same as in full of the said note. May 6th, 1807. 3t
REMOVAL.
EDWARD WANTON, WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed three doors above his old stand, in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Solomon Marks, and lately by Mrs. Paul, umbrella maker, where he continues to carry on his business in all its branches. He has for sale an assortment of Watches, Chains, Seals and Keys, very low, for cash. April 13, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAIN LAND,
FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Richmond. The above tract of land is generally considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of meadow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wheat machine on the Scotch model. Another tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally esteemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst. Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber residing on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Negroes (in families) will be taken in exchange for either or both of the above tracts of land. ROBERT ROSE. Orange, April 8th, 1807. 3m
Advantageous Establishment. THE subscriber, because of circumstances which have lately occurred in his family, wishes to admit a partner in the business of the Henrico Gun-Powder Works, about a mile and a half from Rocketts, or to sell his rights in the same: Said works are so nearly completed, that they will soon be in operation, and the manufacturer who is engaged to manage the making of the powder, understands the whole art so as to make it equal to any imported. None need apply for a share who cannot advance soon $1000, and employ their resources in the course of the business; there is a fair prospect that said works will be a very advantageous establishment; for further particulars apply to HUGH WARDEN Richmond, 1st May, 1807. tf
TO SELL OR RENT, My Store-House & Lot, In the town of Warren, Albemarle county. The house is new, and the lot well enclosed; the stand is equal to any in town. A farther description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed no person will buy or rent, without viewing the premises. The terms will be made known by applying to Messrs. Thomas Daniel, Robert Anderson, Wm. Brown, of Warren, Mr. Archibald Branch at Buckingham courthouse, or to the subscriber, living on the south fork of Slate river, eight miles above the courthouse. JAMES WALKER. Buckingham, 22d April, 1807. 6w
TO RENT, A Neat House, IN the Falling Garden, sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized family, either by itself or with the following profitable property, to wit:—An ice-house 20 feet by 18 and about 18 deep, well filled and pounded down with good clean ice—a bath-house, which if well attended to will yield a handsome profit; and also may be accommodated with a small or large part of a garden. The above property will be rented either for the season, say six months, or for a longer time, and possession given immediately. Good security will be required for the rent. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 3d mo. 15th, 1807. tf
Will be Sold, AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 27th day of May next, if fair, and if it is not fair, on the first fair day thereafter, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon Samuel Richardson, jr. esq. now resides, to satisfy George Street & Co. the sum of £114 6, with interest thereon from the 7th of June, 1803, till paid and costs; in conformity to a decree of the County Court of Hanover, pronounced on the 27th day of February, 1805, in a suit then depending in the said court between the said parties. THE COMMISSIONERS. Hanover, 1st April, 1807. tds
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
SALES AT AUCTION.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, IS, by mutual consent, continued until the 20th of next month (May) and will dissolve on that day; on which day will commence a sale at auction, of all their STOCK OF GOODS, On hand, and will continue from day to day until the whole is sold. The terms of sale will be as follows: Cash for all sums under one hundred dollars; six months credit for all sums above one hundred dollars and under five hundred dollars; and six and twelve months credit for all sums above five hundred dollars. Negotiable notes, with approved endorsers, will be required of the purchasers. And on the 25th of May, will be SOLD, at auction, All that Tenement,
On the main street of this city, where the store of Gilliat & Kirby is now kept. For this tenement a credit of six and twelve months will be allowed, the purchaser giving negotiable notes, with approved endorsers, and also, a deed of trust on the property to secure the purchase money. No one will be taken as an endorser of a note unless they reside in Richmond or Manchester. As it is the wish of Gilliat and Kirby to have the affairs of that firm brought to a close as early as possible, all persons indebted to the firm by open accounts, are requested to come forward, settle their accounts, pay the balances due from them, or execute bonds for their balances; and it is hoped all debtors to the firm will make speedy payment. The stock of goods on hand will continue to be sold at private sale, at reduced prices, wholesale and retail, until the 20th May. FOR JOHN GILLIAT & SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT. JAMES KIRBY. Richmond, 28th April, 1807. tf
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, POSITIVELY commences drawing in the city of New York, on the second Tuesday in June next. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 1 of 25,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 10,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 5,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 2,000 DOLLARS. 6 of 1,000 DOLLARS. And several of 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.—Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. The FIRST drawn ticket every FIFTH day will be entitled to a capital prize; and the SECOND drawn ticket EVERY DAY, will be entitled to 200 dollars. TICKETS, HALVES, QUARTERS AND EIGHTHS, ARE NOW SELLING AT WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York. By enclosing bank notes, of any description, (post paid) to G. and R. WAITE, tickets and shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. During the drawing, WAITE's weekly printed prize list will be sent to the printer of this paper, and to the post master at Richmond; and at the conclusion of the drawing, will also be sent, the managers' printed prize list, for the satisfaction of distant adventurers. At the above offices, have been sold in the late lotteries, prizes amounting to a sum, exceeding 300,000 dollars. Present price of tickets, Seven Dollars, but will advance as the drawing approaches. Prize tickets in the late New York lotteries taken in payment. New York, March 10, 1807. 3m
SHOES. THE subscribers, under the firm of J. W. DENNIS & Co. have just received from the northward, a large supply of SHOES, which they warrant newly made, and of the best materials, viz: Gentlemen's superfine Shoes. do. fine do. Negroes coarse do. Lady's and Misses' leather Slips and Brunswicks. Boy's and Children's Shoes. Lady's & Misses' Kid & Morocco Slips & assorted colors, and without heels. Children's Morocco Shoes, do. Together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and fashionable BONNETS, all of which they offer at a reduced price for cash, produce or acceptances in town. J. W. DENNIS. BENJAMIN DENNIS. Richmond, April 23, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, By Bream and Follet, At the sign of the Anvil, 15 Barrels Liver Oil. 50 Casks FF Gun Powder. 2 Tons Patent Shot. 40 Boxes Tin Plates. 2000 lbs. German Steel, Heart & Club. 100 Casks Cut Nails and Brads. 20 doz. Spades and Shovels. Window Glass, 10 by 8 a 20 by 14. A general assortment of Ironmongery. Richmond, 25d April, 1807. 4w
Blank Bills of Lading For sale here.
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE AMERICAN SHIP JANE, WILLIAM COLLEY, Master— The greatest part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight of the balance or passage apply to Brown and Rives, of Richmond, or the subscriber. WM. PENNOCK. Norfolk, May 2d, 1807. 3w
ASSIZE OF BREAD For the city of Richmond, from the 24th inst. until further orders, (superfine flour being 6 dollars per barrel,) viz. A single loaf made of superfine flour 27 oz. for 4d 1-2 Ditto of common flour, 28 1-2 oz. 4d 1-2 Double the above wt. respectively, 9d WM. RICHARDSON, Mayor. April 24, 1807. 4w
NOTICE.
REBECCA DENNIS, my wife, and myself, having parted by mutual consent, formally expressed under our hands and seals, and she having received from me a sum of money in hand in lieu of all claims, for maintenance or dower, all persons are desired to take notice that I shall not consider myself bound for any purchases or contracts of any description which she may hereafter make. BENJAMIN DENNIS. Richmond, May 4th, 1807. tf
BENNIT SCOTT, Taylor & Habit-Maker, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, and the public generally, that he has commenced business on the Main-street, next door below Messrs. McCay and Cowan, Watch-Makers, where all orders in his line will be executed with particular attention to fashion, neatness and punctuality. May 4th, 1807. tf
Notice.
ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Coutts's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone authorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Coutts to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us. Samuel M c Craw, Pleasant Younghusband, } Trustees Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
IN COUNCIL,
April 16, 1807. FOR the information of those persons who are entitled to lands in that part of the state of Ohio reserved by the legislature of Virginia, in their act of cession, for satisfying bounties due to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line, on continental establishment: It is advised, that so much of the act of the last session of Congress as relates to the granting of further time for locating those warrants, be published by the printer for the commonwealth, at least once a week in his paper for three months; and also once a week for two weeks in all the other newspapers, published in Virginia and in the district of Columbia. It is also advised, that the rules adopted by the executive in relation to the evidence to be added by claimants for military land warrants, and to the amount of allowances to be made them in certain cases be in like manner and for the a period published in the said papers—which rules are as follows:— In all cases where a certificate of military service is adduced as evidence of a claim for land bounty, the signature of the person certifying, must be authenticated by his acknowledgment before some magistrate, or by the affidavits of two witnesses, at least; and where a certificate of the same nature is granted by a person not a commandant of a corps, the same must be verified by the affidavit of such person, accompanied by a certificate of his credibility from the court of the county or corporation in which he resides, or from some magistrate thereof. 2d Any officer or soldier who has served for a longer period than six years, is entitled to additional land bounty in proportion to the time which he may have served beyond the six years, although the said additional service may fall short of or exceed one year. Extract from the Journals of Council. DANIEL L. HYLTION, Clerk of the Council.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled, That the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment, their heirs or assigns, entitled to bounty lands within the tract reserved by Virginia, between the little Miami and Scioto rivers, for satisfying the legal bounties to her officers and soldiers upon continental establishment, shall be allowed, for their time of three years, from the twenty third of March next to complete their locations, and a further time of five years from the said twenty third of March next, to return their surveys and warrants or certified copies of warrants, to the office of the secretary of the war department, any thing in the act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundary of the lands reserved by the state of Virginia north west of the river Ohio, for the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers on continental establishment, and to limit the period for locating the said lands," to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, no locations, as aforesaid, shall alter the passing of this act, be made on tracts of land for which patents had previously been issued, or which had been previously surveyed, and any patent which may neverthless be obtained for land located contrary to the provisions of this section, shall be considered as null and void. The several printers in Virginia, and in the district of Columbia, are requested to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for two weeks, and transmit their accounts to D. L. HYLTION.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this office.
Military Lands
In the State of Ohio, for Sale. WHEREAS William Carter, late of the city of Richmond, commonly called Doctor William Carter, was, on the first day of August, 1797, and at the time of his death, entitled by warrant or warrants for services as a Surgeon, in the service of the United States, to 4000 acres of such Lands, and made his testament and last will on the same day, and year, whereof, by his directed. That as soon as the Surveys of his Lands on the waters of the Scioto, north west of the river Ohio could be received, and a Patent or Patents obtained for the same, the said Lands might be sold to the best advan-tage, and on the longest credit, that the purchaser of his houses and lots would admit of, and departed this life, without altering or revoking the said testament, whereof he constituted three executors, two of whom, to wit, Joseph Jackson and the subscriber, both of the city of Richmond, only, took that office upon themselves: And whereas before the said surveys could be obtained, to wit, two of eight hundred acres each, and one of twelve hundred acres, on the upper side of Darby creek, and one of one thousand, and one of two hundred acres on the waters of the said creek, the Lands so surveyed had been ceded by the commonwealth of Virginia, to the United States, whereby the obtainment of Patents for the same hath been hitherto obstructed; but that obstruction has been lately removed by an act of Congress, tho' the circumstance of the estate of the said Testator, will not admit any extensive credit, to be given to the purchaser or purchasers. I, as acting Executor of the said Testament, hereby notify to the public, that a sale of the said Lands, will be made at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 12th day of May next ensuing, at Public Auction, to the best bidder, for the most that can be gotten, in ready money, or notes, with approved endorsers, negotiable, and payable at the Bank of Virginia, within 60 days of the day of sale, when satisfactory proof, relative to the title of Doctor Carter, will be exhibited by the subscriber, and when he will be ready to trans-fer the same, with a covenant of warranty against all his own acts tending to lessen or impair the same. CHARLES SPENCER. Richmond March 30th, 1807. wids
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING OF THE New-Glasgow Academy, In the county of Amherst, is now ready for the reception of Students, and the trustees have lately engaged with Mr. JOHN HENDERSON to superintend and direct the studies of the said institution, in teaching the Latin and Greek languages, and such branches of the Mathematics, of natural and moral Philosophy as are usually taught in Schools, upon the most modern and approved plan. There is also engaged a Steward who is to furnish board to the professors, and such of the students as may choose to live with him, in a neat and commodious house very convenient to the academy and set apart for this purpose. The students are to reside and lodge in the academy, so that they will be under the immediate eye of the president or teachers. The trustees flatter themselves that from the qualifications and usual diligence of Mr. HENDERSON in the line of his profession, and their own promised attention to the morality and virtuous education of the students, this seminary will shortly afford such samples of virtue & learning, as will not disappoint the hope of the future welfare, prosperity and usefulness of this infant institution. The fees of tuition will be at the rate of Ten Dollars per session for each scholar, payable one half in advance and the balance at the close of the session, and board 40 dollars per session, payable as aforesaid, and the students to furnish their own writing, and their firewood, lodging and candles in the academy with their teachers, excepting only those who may at present choose to board in the neighborhood. The trustees expect shortly to receive a collection of necessary school books for the use and accommodation of the students; in the mean time it is expected they will furnish themselves with such as they may want and can conveniently procure. The first session will commence on the 15th of May next ensuing. By order of the board, S GARLAND, Clerk. April 10th, 1807. 6w
Advertisement.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Epperson, dec. are requested to come forward and make them known by the 10th day of May next, as the administratrix is anxious to close her administration. This advertisement will be pleaded in bar against those who do not come forward within the time limited. BETSY ANN EPPERSON, Adm x . March 29th, 1807. tm10
The Imported Horse,
PAUL, Is a beautiful sorrel, fifteen hands three inches high remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone: Will stand the ensuing season at my plantation in Powhatan county, on James river, three miles above the Mannakin town ferry and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars if paid by the first day of November next, with half a dollar to the groom. Good and extensive pasturage gratis, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence on the first of March and end the first day of August next. This beautiful horse PAUL, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam, Virago, by Snap, Paul's dam, Purty, was got by Matchem, her dam, the Old Spuit mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Several certificates of Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Millwood. Feb. 27, 1807. ept15apkw11 N. B. Mares may be fed at 2s. per day if the money is sent with them. T. H.
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