The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1804-12-11 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) PUBLISHED BY RITCHIE & WORSLEY, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM...payable in advance.
NUMBER 64.]
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 11, 1804.
[VOLUME 1.]
CONDITIONS.
 I. The ENQUIRER will appear twice a week...During the session of Congress and the Virginia Legislature, either a third paper or a supplementary half-sheet, during the week.  II. Terms of payment FIVE DOLLARS per annum, in advance.  III. ADVERTISEMENTS, from those who do not subscribe to the paper, should not exceed a square in length, shall be inserted for seventy-five cents the first time, fifty cents for each time during three weeks, and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents; long ones in the same proportion.  IV. SUBSCRIBERS shall have their advertisements inserted for fifty cents the first time, and thirty-three cents for every additional insertion. 
Auction Sales.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.
WILL in future sell at the store occupied by M. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual. Dec. 1, 1804. epif
Sales at Auction.
At the house occupied by M. W. Hancock and Co. on Wednesdays next, will be sold,
A BOX OF LINENS marked I. B. No. 2, damaged and sold for the benefit of the underwriters and others concerned. ALSO—a variety of DRY GOODS and GROCERIES. Terms made known on the day of sale. THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. V. M's. December 8.—epif.
Sales at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD by the subscribers, at the late dwelling house of D. M. Randolph, Esq., on Friday the 14th inst. a variety of valuable Household and Kitchen FURNITURE; among which are, some fashionable and substantial Plate, lately imported; mahogany tables, five board and basin stands of superior quality; a well assorted collection of the most useful kitchen furniture; sets and parts of sets of table and tea China, &c. &c. &c. &c. Also—a very large superb Carpet, and a very superior Time Piece. Terms of sale—Cash for all sums of 50 dollars and under; over that sum, a credit of 60 and 120 days will be given. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. In the mean time, ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to view the articles; in expectation of which, attendance by the proprietor will be given every morning until 11 o'clock. THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. Auctioneers. Dec. 5, 1804. (epif)
Sales at Auction.
WILL be sold at public auction, for ready money, on Wednesday the 19th day of December next, the HOUSE & LOT near the mouth of Shockoe Creek, at present occupied, by B. J. Harris, and commonly called the Shot Factory—the title papers may be seen at any time by applying to THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. V. M. Nov. 24. ep tds.
STORE OF
Ironmongery, Jewellery, &c. By FRANCIS FOLLET (from New-York) between Messrs. Bohn & Hubner's and Mr. Charles Spencer's, Main-street, Richmond, where he offers for sale an assortment of
GOLD, Gilt, Silver, Plated, Japan'd and Cutlery wares; Gold and Silver Watches, Watch materials, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, Glaze Tea, Elastic Garters and Girdles; Curls, Wax and Glaze Beads, Ivory, Bone and Wood Chess Men, Backgammon Tables, Billiard Balls and Shuttle Coombs; Flutes, Pipes, Guns, Gun Locks, Pistols, Swords, Sword Belts, Sword Knots, Epaullets, Military Feathers, Sportsmen's Bags and Knives, and common and agate Flint; Whips, Canes, Umbrellas, Boat Hooks, Spurs, Razors, Hones and Straps; Shaving Boxes and Brushes; Curling Tongs; Powder-Bags and Puffs; Violet and Shaving Soap; Pomatum; Tooth Powder and Effluces; gentlemen's Mahogany drafting Cases and travelling Duffs; Recent Colours, for drawing and painting of different sizes; hair, lead and steel Pencils; Slates; Ink Powder, Wafers, Quills, Paper Folders, Counting House Seals; Ink Stands; Ivory, bone and tortoise Shell Combs; Ladies' ornamented tortoise Shell Dress Combs; Steves Buttons, Tees, Marps; Fish Hooks; Pins and Needles; elastic and common Knitting Needles; Tambour Needles and Cases; Thimbles; Spectacles and Cases; Surveyors' Compasses and Chains, and mathematical Instruments, in cases; Pocket Compass Dials; Glass Globe Lamps for balls; elegant brass And-Irons, and Stoves, Tongs and Pokers; Coal Scoups; Bellows; Snowball Irons; Grid Irons; Copper and Iron Chafing Dishes; Soft and hard Waffle Irons; Peil and Box Coffee Mills; iron and brass Candlesticks; Key Rings; Cork Screws; Clean Pins; floor, hearth, Scrubbing, white-wash, clothes, tooth and shoe Brushes; Britannia metal Table and tea Spoons; Britannia metal Tea Pots; Frying Pans; Pots and Pans; Glass Kettles; Mill Saws; Hand and Panel Saws; Turkey Oil Stones; Gimblets; Screwmen Tools; Brick Trowels; Shovels and Spades; Locks; Hinges; Screws; Nails; Tracks—with a great variety of smaller Articles, too tedious to enumerate. ALSO, FOR SALE, Kid, Morocco and Leather Slippers; Men's fine and coarse Shoes and Boots; Hats and Leather Trunks; Fancy and Windsor Chairs; Earthen Ware, in crates, assorted; Spanish Floor Tiles; Patent Blue; Powder and Shot. December 4. [epif]
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epif]
W. COWAN, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, one door below the Eagle Tavern—repairs Watches and Clocks of every description, at the shortest notice. W. C. returns his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and customers, and hopes to merit a continuance of past favours. N. B. He has on hand a few good Watches, with a variety of Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. Which he will dispose of low for cash. December 4. [epif]
ASTONISHING INVISIBLE LADY.
THE ACOUSTIC TEMPLE.
Incomprehensible Crystal, and reflecting Mirror, Is now exhibiting in Richmond in the cross street leading from the Main Street between the Eagle and the Union Taverns, at the house lately occupied by Mr. Pollard, and since by Mr. Warren, as the Profile-Office.
THE amateurs of science and curious experiments will find in this exhibition the most surprising phenomenon that has ever been discovered in acoustics; the proprietor therefore presumes to flatter himself that the enlightened and liberal public will honor his performance with the same degree of applause which has so uniformly attended it in Paris, London, Liverpool and New-York.
This inexplicable Auricular and optical Illusion, Which professes to expose the practices of artful impostors, pretended magicians, and exorcists, and to open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, demoniacs, &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting and pleasing entertainment. Description of the Exhibition. In a temple, representing those where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small altar, and a crystal (as described by Dr. Dee, &c.) for consulting spirits. From this proceed the oracles for conveying questions and answers. The whole apparatus is unconnected with surrounding objects. A conversation may be held on any subject—singing, laughing, breathing, &c. close to the ear of the audience; describing their number, dress, motion, &c. without any visible interference of agency, and to completely deceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of magic. The above wonderful and incomprehensible exhibition, which has excited the astonishment and gratified the curiosity, of the amateurs of science and the public in general, in London, &c. is now exhibiting, with improvements, as above described. Hours of Exhibition, from 9 o'clock till 1, and from 2 till 6, and from 7 till 9 in the evening. Admittance 75 cents.—Children 30. Nov. 4. (epif)
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE Subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOMAS NORVELL. October 3. tf
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM TEMPLE has received by the ship Edward and Charles, from London, AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS, suitable to the approaching season. He expects an ADDITIONAL SUPPLY, to complete his assortment, by the ship Sally from London, and Littaona from Liverpool; which he will dispose of on his usual low terms. Sept. 8. epif
T. SULLY,
Portrait and Miniature Painter. SPECIMENS of his work may be seen at his rooms above Dunmore & Turner's Grocery, Main-Street, Richmond. December 4. (epif)
Irish Linen and Faderia Wine.
JOHN HENRY has imported in the ship LATONA, captain Thurston, from Liverpool, a few small boxes of well assorted 4-ths IRISH LINEN, purchased in Dublin in July; which, with fine old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes and half pipes, he offers for sale on moderate terms. Nov. 7. epif
By the late arrivals from London and Liverpool.
W. MACKENZIE & CO. HAVE RECEIVED THEIR Fall Goods. Nov. 7. ep4w
EDUCATION.
J. WOOD has opened, at his room, formerly the school room of Mr. Harris, opposite to Mr. Copland's, AN EVENING CLASS, from the hours of seven to nine, for the arts of Drawing and Painting, and the several branches of the Mathematics, including the higher parts of Arithmetic, Geography, Astronomy and Surveying. Evenings of tuition Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Students who attend are at liberty to devote the whole of the two hours to either of the above arts and sciences, or to apply both to Drawing and Mathematics, the latter being taught by lecture. Terms Two Dollars and one half per month, paid at entrance Nov. 21. (epif)
Insurance against Fire.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particular in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance. The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the expense of officers and continued losses upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honor with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit, and good faith of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods and ships, whilst in dock or in harbor, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. Nov. 3. ep16.
[ BY PERMISSION. ]
BURR & HAMILTON.
Is now opened at Mr. HALLAM's Washington Tavern
A NEW COLLECTION OF
WAX FIGURES;
SUPERIOR to any in America; among which are a striking likeness and representation of the late unfortunate DUKE OF L., fought between Col. AARON BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and Gen. ALEXANDER HAMILTON, wherein Gen. Hamilton is supported by his second after receiving the mortal wound, while Col. Burr is led from the field by his second—a striking representation of the place where the duel was fought, upon scenery, which adds much to this interesting representation, &c.—and a number of SELECTED FIGURES, chosen from the best selections in America. BY MUSIC ON AN ELEGANT ORGAN. ADMITTANCE—50 cents for the first admission—and no person is admitted the second, without paying half price—25 cents. December 6. epif.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT at Nicholson's Wharf, at Rocketts, on the 12th day of December, 1804, will be exposed to AUCTION, between the hours of ten and four o'clock, a PARCEL OF
BURR STONES;
Which I imported for William Davidson, and he refused to take; and concerning which a suit is now depending between us. This step is taken that the loss may be as light as possible on whomsoever it may fall. JAMES MCCANCE. Dec. 6. 2ep.
ENOCH SULLIVAN,
JEWELLER & HAIR-WORKER, (First door below the Eagle Tavern.) BEGS leave to inform the public that he has for Sale, A FASHIONABLE ASSORTMENT OF
JEWELRY & SILVER WARE;
Also, A HANDSOME SUPPLY OF LADIES ELEGANT COMBS, POCKET BOOKS, &c. Dec. 8. epif.
NOTICE.
THE office of Supervisor of the Revenue for the District of Virginia being discontinued, and the unfinished business of the said Office transferred to me, the Collectors of the Direct Tax and Internal Revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjudged and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay, and pay the balances due to the United States.—And those who have lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress, of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal costs and fees as the law directs. As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands, will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me. JOSEPH SCOTT. Marshal V.D. July 7. ep-if.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, Nov. 30. The committee to whom was referred, on the sixth instant, the report of a select committee appointed on the thirteenth of March last, "to prepare and report articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States," submit to the House the following
REPORT.
Articles exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States, in the name of themselves, and of all the people of the United States, against Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, in maintenance and support of their impeachment against him, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
ARTICLE I.
That, unmindful of the solemn duties of his office, and contrary to the sacred obligation by which he stood bound to discharge them "faithfully and impartially, and without respect to persons," the said Samuel Chase, on the trial of John Fries, charged with treason, before the circuit court of the United States, held for the district of Pennsylvania, in the city of Philadelphia, during the months of April and May, one thousand eight hundred, wherein the said Samuel Chase presided, did, in his judicial capacity, conduct himself in a manner highly arbitrary, oppressive and unjust, viz:—
1. In delivering an opinion, in writing, on the question of law, on the construction of which the defence of the accused materially depended, tending to prejudice the minds of the jury against the case of the said John Fries, the prisoner, before council had been heard in his defence;
2. In restricting the council for said Fries from recurring to such English authorities as they believed apposite, or from citing certain statutes of the United States, which they deemed illustrative of the positions, upon which they intended to rest the defence of the client;
3. In debarring the prisoner from his constitutional privilege of addressing the jury (through his counsel) on the law, as well as on the fact, which was to determine his guilt, or innocence, and at the same time endeavouring to wrest from the jury their indisputable right to hear argument, and determine upon the question of fact, involved in the verdict which they were required to give;
In consequence of which irregular conduct of the said Samuel Chase, as dangerous to our liberties, as it is novel to our laws and usages, the said John Fries was deprived of the right, secured to him by the eighth article amendatory of the constitution, and was condemned to death without having been heard, by counsel, in his defence, to the disgrace of the character of the American Bench, in manifest violation of law and justice, and in open contempt of the rights of juries, on which, ultimately, rest
the liberty and safety of the American people.
ARTICLE II.
That prompted by a familiar spirit of persecution and injustice, at a circuit court of the United States, held at Richmond, in the month of May, one thousand eight hundred, for the district of Virginia, wherein the said Samuel Chase presided, and before which a certain James Thompson Callendar was arraigned for a libel on John Adams, then President of the United States, the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress, and procure the conviction of, the said Callendar, did overrule the objection of John Basset, one of the jury, who wished to be excused from serving on the said trial, because he had made up his mind, as to the publication from which the words, charged to be libelous, in the indictment, were extracted; and the said Basset was accordingly sworn, and did serve on the said jury, by whose verdict the prisoner was subsequently convicted.
ARTICLE III.
That, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner, the evidence of John Taylor, a material witness on behalf of the said Samuel Callendar, was not permitted by the said Samuel Chase to be given in, on presence of the whole of the jury, to prove the truth of the whole of one of the charges, contained in the indictment, although the said charge embraced more than one fact.
ARTICLE IV.
That the conduct of the said Samuel Chase was marked, during the whole course of the said trial, by manifest injustice, partiality and intemperance; viz;
1. In compelling the prisoner's counsel to reduce to writing, and submit to the inspection of the court, for their admission, or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to propound to the above named John Taylor, the witness.
2. In refusing to postpone the trial, although an affidavit was regularly filed, stating the absence of material witnesses on behalf of the accused; and although it was manifest, that, with the utmost diligence, the attendance of such witnesses could not have been procured, at that term.
3. In the use of unusual, rude, and contemptuous expressions towards the prisoner's counsel; and in falsely insinuating that they wished to excite the public fears and indignation, and to produce that subordination to law, to which the conduct of the judge did, at the same time manifestly tend;
4. In repeated and vexatious interruptions of the said counsel, on the part of the said judge, which, at length, induced them to abandon their cause and their client, who was thereupon convicted and condemned to fine and imprisonment;
5. In an indecent solicitude, manifested by the said Samuel Chase, for the conviction of the accused, unbecoming even a public prosecutor, but highly disgraceful to the character of a judge as it was subversive of justice.
ARTICLE V.
And whereas it is provided by the act of congress passed on the 24th day of Sept. 1789, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that for any crime, or offence, against the United States, the offender may be arrested, imprisoned, or bailed, agreeably to the usual mode of process in the state where such offender may be found; and whereas it is provided by the laws of Virginia, that upon presentment by any grand jury of an offence not capital, the court shall order the clerk to issue a summons against the person, or persons offending, to appear and answer such presentment at the next court; yet, the said Samuel Chase did, at the court aforesaid, award a capias against the body of the said James Thompson Callendar, indicted for an offence not an offence not capital, whereupon the said Callendar was arrested and committed to close custody, contrary to law in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VI.
And whereas it is provided by the 54th section of the aforesaid act, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that the laws of the several states, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require, or provide, shall be regarded as the rules of decision in trials at common law, in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply; and whereas by the laws of Virginia it is provided, that in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury until the court next succeeding that during which such presentment shall have been made, yet the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the said James Thompson Callendar, did, at the court aforesaid, rule and adjudge the said Callendar to trial during the term at which he, the said Callendar, was presented and indicted, contrary to law in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VII.
That, at a circuit court of the United States, for the district of Delaware, held at New-Castle, in the month of June, one thousand eight hundred, wherein the said Samuel Chase presided, the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties of his office, did descend from the dignity of a judge, and stoop to the level of an informer, by refusing to discharge the grand jury, although entreated by several of the said jury to do so; and after the said grand jury had regularly declared through their foreman, that they had found no bills of indictment, nor had any presentments to make, by adhering to the said grand jury, that he, the said Samuel Chase, understood "that a highly seditious temper had manifested itself in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people, particularly in New-Castle county, and more especially in the town of Wilmington, where lived a most seditious printer, unrestrained by any principle of virtue, and regardless of social order—that the name of this printer was"—but checking himself, as if sensible of the indecorum which he was committing, added "that it might be assuming too much to mention the name of this person, but it becomes your duty gentlemen, to enquire diligently into this matter," or words to that effect; and that with intention to procure the prosecution of the printer in question, the said Samuel Chase did, moreover, authoritatively enjoin on the district attorney of the United States the necessity of procuring a
file of the papers to which he alluded, (and which were understood to be those published under the title of "Mirror of the Times and General Advertiser,") and, by a strict examination of them to find some passage which might furnish the ground work of a prosecution against the printer of the said paper; thereby degrading his high judicial functions, and tending to impair the public confidence in, and respect for, the tribunals of justice, so essential to the general welfare.
ARTICLE VIII.
And whereas mutual respect and confidence between the government of the United States and those of the individual states, and between the people and those governments, respectively, are highly conducive to that public harmony, without which there can be no public happiness, yet the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties and dignity of his judicial character, did, at a circuit court, for the district of Maryland, held at Baltimore, in the month of May, one thousand eight hundred and three, pervert his official right and duty to address the grand jury then and there assembled, on the matters coming within the province of the said grand jury, for the purpose of delivering to the said grand jury an intemperate and inflammatory political harangue, with intent to excite the fears and resentment of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland against their state government, and constitution, a conduct highly censurable in any, but peculiarly indecent and unbecoming in a judge of the supreme court of the United States; and moreover that the said Samuel Chase, then and there, under pretence of exercising his judicial right to address the said grand jury, as aforesaid, did, in a manner highly unwarrantable, endeavour to excite the odium of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland against the government of the United States, by delivering opinions, which, even if the judicial authority were competent to their expression, on a suitable occasion and in a proper manner, were at that time and as delivered by him, indecent, extra-judicial and tending to pique high judicial character with which he was so unbecomingly bent to the low purpose of an electioneer.
And the House of Representatives, by protestation, saving to themselves the right of exhibiting, at any time hereafter, any other articles, or any of them, against the said Samuel Chase, to his answers which he has filed, and to all and every the aforesaid articles, and to all and every other articles, impeachment, which shall be exhibited by the said House, as the case shall require, do demand that the said Samuel Chase may be put to answer the said crimes and misdemeanors, and that such proceedings, examinations, trials and judgments may be thereupon had and given, as are agreeable to law and justice.
MONDAY, December 2.
Mr. J. Randolph, after the minutes of Friday were read, said he perceived that certain persons having claims against the United States, had obtained an order of the House for a reference of their claims to a select committee, he was not then in the House, and not being acquainted with the petitioners, and not knowing who were on the Committee, the motion he was about to make could not be attributed to personal motives, but to a respect for regularity, in the proceedings of the House; he wished when the house had standing Committees the members of which from frequent investigation were more minutely acquainted with the detail than others, that all subjects relative thereto should be sent before them rather than to select Committees. For these considerations he moved to refer the petition, memorial or remonstrance, or whatever it was denominated, from certain agents of Yazoo claimants to the Committee of claims, and that the Committee erected for enquiring thereinto be discharged.
Mr. Nicholson informing Mr. J. Randolph that another petition on the same subject had been referred the preceding day to the same Committee, he asked if the gentleman had not better include both in his motion.
Mr. J. Randolph incorporated the suggestion of his friend in his motion. And on the question there was 56 yeas, and 27 nays—of course all controverted relating to the Yazoo claims go to that Committee.
Some papers from Pennsylvania relative to the Election of John Hoge were sent to the Committee of Elections without being read.
Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial from the inhabitants of Louisiana, said to be signed by 2000 heads of families, which takes a view of the laws of the United States, for their territorial Government. He observed that the three Senators appointed from that country had requested him to state that the copy which appeared in our papers in the course of the last summer was by no means authentic, many expressions as well as ideas in that do not appear in this, and there are expressions and ideas used in this that are not to be found in that. The translation that accompanies the French original though correct, may contain expressions that the House will have to pardon, ascribing them to the feelings of inhabitants so peculiarly situated, and not to any want of respect for the Government of the Union; they laboured under an idea that their morals, manners and customs had been misunderstood, and consequently complained of, and that the law of last session was passed by Congress under those mistaken impressions. They therefore pray an alteration of the law so far as to allow them to be their own legislators, not dividing the territory into two Governments, and not prohibiting the importation of Slaves.
Mr. Nicholson moved, after the memorial was read to refer it to the Committee appointed on that part of the President's speech which relates to the amelioration of the Government of Louisiana, and it was referred accordingly.
Mr. Nicholson presented the petition of John B. Wallack Aid-de-camp to Gen. Wilkinson, and Lieutenant in the army of the United States praying to be allowed for certain extra services in attending Treaty made with the Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws and nations of Indians, as well as for the loss of a very valuable horse in the enterprise.
A message was brought from the Senate by Mr. Oris, announcing that they had concurred in the bill making further appropriation for the contingent fund of Congress.
Mr. Nicholson said that the petition he had just presented contained an enumeration of certain facts, which might be further authenticated by a reference to the Secretary of War, who was possessed of full information on all subjects of military service; he therefore moved such reference in the first instance, and when that report should reach the House, he would move to refer the whole to the Committee of claims.
The engrossed bill allowing drawback on certain goods exported from New Orleans was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Rolney moved on the Committee on the subject asked and obtained leave to report a bill for establishing a Court for the adjudication of prizes taken from the

politics, in any country in Europe at War with that power. Referred to a Committee of the whole to-morrow. A petition was presented but not read; it was stated by the Member presenting it that the petitioner had been obliged to pay duties which the law did not require, and he thereupon requests the interference of Congress to reimburse the same—Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. On motion of Mr. S. Randall the House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on the Report of the select Committee on the impeachment of SAMUEL CHASE , an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. VARNUM in the Chair. The Committee agreed to the eight articles with a small amendment to the first, and another to the 4th. They reported the same and the House adjourned. The report on this subject will be given at length as soon as transferred for the press.
TUESDAY, December 4. Mr. Wilson , elected in the stead of Mr. Moore , who has been appointed a member of the Senate of the United States, appeared, and being sworn to support the constitution, took his seat. Mr. J. C. Smith presented the petition of Sally Ruff of Kent in Connecticut, the only child of an old soldier, who was drowned the last year of our revolutionary war, praying to be allowed the lands due to him. Referred to the Committee of Claims. A petition from the directors and agents of the Ohio company praying permission to lease certain lots reserved within their purchase for the support of schools and religious purposes, &c. Referred to a committee of five members. Mr. M. Clay reported a new bill respecting the marine insurance company of Alexandria, granting the power to insure against fire. The same was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow. Mr. Crowninshield reported from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures on the petitions of the Library company of Philadelphia and the trustees of Princeton college for the remission of duties on certain books imported—That they have leave to withdraw their respective petitions. And on motion the House agreed to the report. The petition of capt. Peter Landais commander of the Alliance frigate during part of our revolutionary war, praying an allowance for prize money due to him from that period. Referred to the Committee of Claims. Mr. Clarke reported from the committee appointed on that subject that further time should be allowed to the claimants of lands in Georgia, south of Tennessee for registering their titles in the office of the Secretary of State—Referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday next. The House then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday in relation to the impeachment of Judge Chase . They refused to concur the amendments made yesterday in committee of the whole—so that the articles remain in the same form as reported by the select Committee. The report was taken up article by article. Mr. Nicholson called the yeas and nays, and was supported by the constitutional number. The question on agreeing to the first article was accordingly taken by yeas and nays, and there appeared to be 89 in the affirmative, 34 in the negative. The second article was also agreed to, yeas 93, nays 55. The third article was agreed to, there being yeas 81, nays 54. The fourth article being under consideration Mr. Elmer moved to amend the same by striking out the third and fourth sections thereof. The amendment was not carried. On the question to agree to the fourth article Mr. Lyon was excused from voting, he not having been in the House when the question was put. The yeas were 84, nays 34, of course the article was carried. The fifth article was read and some objection being taken to the same, after a short discussion it was agreed to, yeas 72, nays 45. The sixth article was also objected to, but passed the yeas being 78, nays 42. The seventh article was agreed to, yeas 73, nays 42. The 8th article being before the House, a division of the question was called for, and on the first paragraph the yeas were 74, nays 39. It was agreed to. On the second being also the last paragraph, the yeas were 78, the nays 32, and it was also agreed to. A question on agreeing to the whole articles was carried without a division. Mr. Nicholson moved the appointment of members by ballot for conducting the impeachment on the part of the House; but the House adjourned without coming to a decision.
Foreign Intelligence.
CHARLESTON, November 29. By the arrival of the fast-sailing ship Isabella , captain Green , we yesterday received London papers down to October 1. Little is said in them respecting the invasion. The reports that had prevailed of Sweden and Russia declaring war against France had not been confirmed. One of the papers states, that, in all probability, no war will take place in the north of Europe this season. During the last of September, war with Spain was looked for with great confidence; but on the first of October, it seemed doubtful whether it would take place immediately, as an English minister was setting off for Spain. The French were reinforcing their armies in Italy; supposed to be in consequence of the Russians having possessed themselves of the Republic of the Seven Islands. The Emperor, Napoleon, was at Mentz, where the Russian charge des affaires was waiting for him. Several of the German princes were also to visit him there. A London price current of Sept. 25, states, that Carolina Rice sold at auction, on the 20th, at 37s. 6d. to 41s. Georgia Cotton is quoted in it at 1s. 14d. to 2s. 8d. Glasgow Gaz.
LONDON, September 29.
We have authority to state, that the Spanish minister, his excellency Le Chevalier D'Anduaga , will grant passports to vessels loaded with grain, for the ports of Spain; if the merchants should procure such protection necessary for the security of their property, at present.
October 1.
This morning Batavian papers to the 25th, and private letters to the 17th ult. reached us. A complete change in the Government of the Batavian Republic is openly stated at the Hague to be in contemplation of Bonaparte.—The precise nature of this alteration is carefully concealed, but the prevailing opinion is, that the Hereditary Prince of Orange will, in consequence of a new arrangement with his Prussian Majesty, be declared the Sovereign of the Batavian States, under the protection of France. The Russian troops at Corfu continue to strengthen the fortifications along the coasts and in the interior of that island. It is said that the King of Sweden has made an overture to our Court for an offensive and defensive alliance, and offered to augment his army by twenty new regiments, and to increase his navy in the same proportion. Should the proposal be accepted and carried into effect, it will be followed, of course, by a friendship. From the state of our relations with Russia, it is not improbable that our Court will come to a final determination, without having previously consulted that Power upon the subject. In the mean time, however, it is said, that orders have been sent to our cruisers to protect the Swedish trade. Mr. Pierrepont , our Minister to the King of Sweden, has received orders to return to his post.—The accounts by the last Edinburgh mail stated that he was at Stralsund, waiting the arrival of the Swedish Minister.
In the present distressed state of Spain, with respect to grain, his majesty's ministers have humanely assured the merchants, that vessels laden with grain, for that
country, would be respected by our cruisers. But it was deemed necessary by our merchants that Spain should give a similar assurance. They accordingly waited yesterday upon the chevalier de Anduaga , the Spanish ambassador, to request that he would favor them with an assurance, that ships laden with grain from this country for Spain, would be protected in the same manner as those loaded with grain from Spain by our cruisers, even in time of war. The ambassador replied in a cautious and guarded manner. He avoided saying any thing upon the point in dispute between the two countries. (Of course the merchants did not expect him.) But he said, that to raise a doubt on the subject, would be to suppose, that the Spanish government were about to act on a system diametrically opposite to that principle which had hitherto governed their intercourse with Great Britain. The merchants then urged the propriety of assurances from the chevalier de Anduaga , in his ambassadorial capacity, that no sequestration of property would take place, so far as regarded vessels laden with grain for the supply of Spain, and that such vessels would experience the same protection as those now experienced that brought wool from Spain to this country. His Excellency still waved any direct answer or assurance; but when the merchants said, that such instructions respecting the wool ships had been issued and sanctioned by the British government, and that they could produce such a paper for the satisfaction of his Excellency, if he pleased, the Chevalier de Anduaga at last observed, that if they would favor him with a copy of the documents now described, he would take the particular care which they represented into consideration. On the subject of the armaments, it is reported, that, upon a question from our minister at Madrid, requesting an explanation of their object and destination, that the Spanish government informally answered by saying, in return, "what was the destination of the Russian naval and military armaments in the Mediterranean?" It is also said, that our government have received certain information of another treaty concluded between France and Spain, by which the former stipulates for the active assistance of the Spanish navy, in the prosecution of the war against England; and undertakes, in consideration thereof, to acknowledge his Catholic majesty's emperor of Spain, and to extend his revolutionary empire by the annexation of Portugal. If these reports be founded in fact, we may pity the fate of Spain; but we must take care of ourselves. The Spanish ambassador has had an audience of lord Harrowby upon the subject of the present negotiations, at which his excellency demanded a pass for a Courier, who far out early this morning with dispatches for the Court of Madrid.
STATE PAPER.
Note transmitted by order of his Swedish Majesty to M. Guillard, the French charge d'affaires at Stockholm, September 7, 1804.
His majesty the King of Sweden has received a report of the improper, the insolent, and the ridiculous observations which Monsieur Napoleon Bonaparte has allowed to be inserted in his Moniteur , of the 14th August, under the article Ratibon .
The tone, the style and even the subject of this article, are all of so extraordinary a nature, that his majesty has been yet hardly able to comprehend the object of such an act of political extravagance. If it has been done in the hope of misleading the public as to the conduct of his majesty, it appears from the uncommon pains that are taken to draw a line of separation between his majesty and his subjects, let the world understand, that any insinuation to that effect never could have been less likely to succeed than at this moment, or than it always will, with a people whose interest, are bound up with those of a Sovereign, who has never separated his prosperity from theirs, and who never is so happy as when he contributes to the glory and to the happiness of his subjects.
As his majesty cannot, consistent with his own dignity, or the honor of his crown, permit any official intercourse, after such an insult, he has ordered me, Sir, to communicate to you, that, from this day, all diplomatic intercourse of every kind, both private and public, is immediately to cease between the French legation at Stockholm and his majesty's government.
As a sentence in the article above-mentioned, seems to imply that the French government is disposed to admit that the continuance of the commercial intercourse between Sweden and France would be attended with some advantage, his majesty, on his part, is willing to permit the same, from those sentiments of esteem which he has always entertained for the French people; sentiments which he has inherited from his ancestors, and which owe their origin to far happier times.
"T. D. EHRENHEIM."
PARIS, September 17.
The magistrates at Warsaw have ordered to be published the examination which Coulon underwent respecting the attempt on the life of Louis XVIII . This proclamation proves to a demonstration that this wretch had of his own impulse alone fabricated the story of the plot to poison the count De Lille . There are a great number of English agents at Warsaw, who endeavour to contract for a large purchase of corn from Poland.
NORFOLK, December 5.
By the arrival of the remarkably fast sailing ship Thomas Wilson , Capt. Tompkins , we have received papers twenty days later than those by the mail. Capt. T. left London on the 1st of October, but being detained at Cowes by contrary winds, until the 20th, we have been favoured by Wm. H. Sargent , Esq., who came passenger with the London SUN STAR , and COURIER, of the 18th October, from which we extract the articles which appear in this day's LEDGER .
By those it will be seen that WAR with SPAIN has commenced with some effect. When the declaration was made, we are not, at this moment, able to state. Our regular files are on board the Thomas Wilson , but are not later (we suppose) than the date of her departure from London. Whether they contain any precise intelligence we cannot know. But we rather think that that which we should be pleased with having an opportunity to lay before our readers, is contained in some intermediate number. Nor. Ledger.
An attempt, we learn, had been made to burn the flotilla in the harbor of Boulogne, but without effect; in this the British lost some of the fire-ships employed.
Affairs with Russia had not been brought to any conclusion; and the season was then so far advanced that it is not very likely any thing would be done.
We are sorry to notice such marks of renewed discontent in Ireland. But, from the nature of the account, we are much inclined to think that it must be greatly exaggerated, if not grossly misstated. Id.
It would appear by one of the articles from the Courier , that the government of the Republic of Batavia is to be new-modelled, on some plan more conformant with the imperial views of Bonaparte. Id.
Since writing the above we have seen and conversed with a gentleman who arrived in the Thomas Wilson ; from whom we learn that no declaration of war had been made, but orders issued to detain all Spanish vessels until the armaments in Spain should be accounted for in a satisfactory manner.—And by the Courier we learn, that the four frigates mentioned in the extract from the Sun , were detached from the blockading squadron of Admiral Cornwallis with fixed orders . There is little doubt, however, that a formal declaration will soon ensue the capture of these frigates. Id.
LONDON, Oct. 18.
Advices were received this day, stating that on the 5th inst. the Medusa , Indefatigable, Amphion , and Lively , fell in with four Spanish frigates, off St. Mary's from Rio de la Plata bound to Cadiz , with treasure. As they refused the orders which our frigates were under, to detain all Spanish ships of war till a satisfactory explanation should be given in regard to the present armaments in the ports of Spain, an engagement took place; in which after a few broad-sides, one of the Spanish vessels blew up, two others, one with a Rear-Admiral's flag, struck, the fourth endeavouring to make her escape was overtaken by the Lively , and after a short action struck, also. She proved to be La Fama of 34 guns and 300 men, had 12 killed and 50 wounded; she was commanded by a commodore . The Lively has arrived at Portsmouth , with La Fama ; the two others, La Medea and La Clara were hourly expected. The treasure on board is estimated at 20,000,000 of dollars. The whole of the crew perished in the ship that was blown up. (SUN.)
We have seen a letter from Dublin of the 15th containing the following information, which we hope will prove exaggerated:—
DUBLIN, Oct. 18.
"At this very moment, 8 o'clock, a letter has been put into my hands from Leighlin Bridge , in the county of Kildare , which comes from a person with whom I am well acquainted, and whose veracity I have never had reason to doubt. The letter states that they are all in consternation at Leighlin Bridge in consequence of having discovered a horrid plot. One of the conspirators has made a discovery, and has declared that the number of persons organized is very considerable, 30,000, but that number is probably exaggerated."
"The letter adds, what we have certainly no knowledge of here, that a committee of seven of the ringleaders has been sitting in Dublin . The person who has made the discovery has pointed out a wood, which was to be cut down, to be manufactured into pikes. The intelligence from Leighlin Bridge has been transmitted to government, who are not ignorant of the particulars, but who do not participate in the alarm which seems to have occupied the minds of the persons by whom the account of the plot was sent."
Such is the substance of the letter that has been received from Dublin . We must believe that the account has been greatly exaggerated. At any rate, as government are in possession of the intelligence, they will of course take every step to defeat any treasonable attempt that may be made. (Courier.)
On Saturday next, we have been given to understand, the new form of government which Holland is to assume, is to be publicly declared. Preparatory to that event, the French troops have been increased upon the Dutch frontier, for the purpose, as has been stated, of adopting measures with respect to English merchandise, but really perhaps for the purpose of checking any discontent or disturbance which might take place in consequence of the changes in the government. Yet in the present state of the public mind in Holland, we do not expect that any attempt will be made to resist the tyranny of the French. Perhaps Bonaparte may have alarmed the Dutch with the idea of confiscating British produce, and of checking the trade with this country, for the purpose of diverting their attention from political subjects.—He may mean to accompany the new changes in the constitution, with some encouraging commercial declaration, and with an assurance, that the alarms of the Dutch merchants are unfounded, and the Dutch would then, we have no doubt, receive the new changes, if not with joy, at least without disapprobation. We believe the Dutch to be very little solicitous about anything else but commerce. Id.
The departure of the Russian charge d'affaires, M. D'Oubril , from Mentz , is a sufficient refutation of the rumour at Paris that the differences between Russia and France were likely to be adjusted. M. D'Oubril was kept at Mentz as a prisoner, or hostage for the French minister at Peterburgh ; and Bonaparte , with the insolence that forms a prominent feature of his character, wished to have it supposed that the person of his own minister would have been insecure had he not detained the Russian minister; thus treating the Russian government and nation, as a people against whom it was necessary to adopt the same precautions as against tribes and hordes of savages and barbarians. Id.
We have been favoured with the following extract of a letter from a naval officer on board the Poudroyant , admiral Sir Thomas Graves , off Brest , to a naval officer at Dundee , dated 7th September last:— "I have inclosed a list of the enemy's fleet in the outer road of Brest . They are extremely formidable, and the finest ships I ever saw. They appear to me to be all ready for a start. I went in the Sirius frigate with Sir Thomas Graves , to reconnoitre, and the weather being fine, we had a very good view indeed. We stood in so close, that we had the pleasure of being saluted from both sides of the entrance with shot and shell; two of the latter nearly fell on board of the frigate. A few days ago four French soldiers came off in a boat. They belonged to the 4th brigade of marine artillery. One is a very intelligent man indeed, and had been one of the noblesse. The French soldiers have only 3d. per diem, and a coarse suit of blue cloth once in three years. Bread and wine is very dear in France."
FLOTTE DE BREST.
   Guns. Ships. Guns. Ships.     130 Le Vengeur vaillant 74 Le Watigni   120 Le Patriarche 74 Le Brave   120 Le Republicain 74 Le Belove   80 L'Invincible 74 L'Eole   80 Le Veteran 74 L'Aquilion   80 Le Jean Bart 74 Le Diomede   80 Le Poudroyant 74 Le Patriot   80 L'Impetueux Frigates.   80 L'Alliance 40 La Valerienne   74 L'Utile 40 Wladislawa   74 Le Jupiter 40 Le Comete   74 L'Alexandre 40 La Volontaire   74 Le Tourville 40 La Felicite   74 Le Coffart  
None of the Hamburg mails, of which four are now due, have arrived; the winds having been for some time contrary; but French Journals to the 7th, and Dutch papers to the 15th have come to hand.
The intended motions of Emperor Napoleon do not seem to have been known at Paris , for it is doubtful whether he was to return down the Rhine and through Flanders to Boulogne , or was to proceed to Paris to the coronation. As he left Mentz on the 3d, and travels with rapidity, he may easily take another view of the flotilla at Boulogne previous to the coronation, for which the Parisians are making very great preparations.
The Pope, according to some accounts, had fallen ill and could not proceed to Paris to attend. Other letters say he was to set off on the 26th or 27th ult. If his holiness feigns illness, Bonaparte may send him his physician! The Grand Seignor also is sick, and cannot salute Bonaparte as a revolutionary Emperor . Even the new Emperor of Austria appears to have met with some difficulty, and his revolutionary inauguration has been a second time postponed.
The arrival of a pretended Russian Consul at Bucharest has afforded a pretext to the Corficans for new insinuations, and invidious comments. It is asserted, that the Russians are making preparations to seize upon the Turkish provinces in Europe.
It is reported, that after several conferences with M. Talleyrand , at Mentz , M. D'Oubril , the Russian Minister, has finally left the French territory. The
Domestic Intelligence.
SENATE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MR. BIDWELL'S SPEECH CONCLUDED.
Admitting it to be the policy of the present administration to rely upon the duties on imports and tonnage, for the ordinary revenues of government, leaving excises and direct taxes for extraordinary occasions. Mr. B. declared, that without these two last sources of taxation, such economy has been introduced, that ample provision is made for the current expenses of government and the payment of the public debt. He argued that imports are preferable to any species of internal taxes; because they are collected at less expense, by a smaller number of officers, at fewer places, with less interruption to the common business and police of the country, and where the means of payment are more ready and ample. He denied that the import falls more heavily on the eastern than southern states, and observed that the Custom-house returns , which had been referred to, do not determine the question between different states, any more than they prove that the inhabitants of inland towns pay none, and the maritime towns pay all of the import; for they only show the comparative state of importations; but not the districts in which there is the greatest consumption of goods thus imported—that the import is well known to be finally and really paid, not by the importer, but by the consumer; and the southern states probably consume as much of dutied articles, as the eastern states; for they manufacture less of the articles of their soil, their habits and perhaps prejudices, their labour is almost exclusively employed in agriculture; whereas we not only import for ourselves, and raise and manufacture a great part of what we wear, as well as drink and eat; but also, from our habits and superior means of commerce and navigation, are their carriers, their importers and exporters. Hence arises a mutuality of interests. If the eastern states pay more than their proportion of the import, it must be because they are more luxurious and extravagant, than their southern brethren, which will not be admitted.
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 11.
The following document from our Court Chancellor, appeared here on the 7th inst:
"His Majesty the King has been pleased to inform me, for a long time the prevalent tone of most French Journals and daily papers has been marked by a want of due respect for Kings and Princes, and for every lawful Government; that this insolence, so worthy of chastisement, has continued to increase, and the consequences thereof have lately appeared in one of the newspapers most generally known, which has dared to insert expressions attacking the King's exalted person, and consequently, the dignity of the Empire; and as this cannot be passed over without animadversion, his Majesty has been pleased to order:
"1. That from the hour when this notification is made public, the importation into the Swedish Empire, and the provinces belonging thereto, of French Journals, Weekly Magazines, and Daily Papers, is strictly prohibited; and that no exception can be granted or demanded.
"2. That all importation of Books and Writings, which may be printed in France in future, is likewise prohibited; those, however, which have already appeared, are not included, provided their contents be not contrary to the regulation of the ordinances still in force; but, with respect to French Books, which may be published in future, exceptions may be admitted, if an humble request be made for the purpose through the office of the King's Court of Chancery.
"In consequence whereof, I am required to publish this gracious command and ordinance of his Majesty the King, that all people may conform themselves thereto. (Ex Officio.) "C. B. ZIBET. Stockholm, Sept. 7, 1804." "A. D. HUMMEL."
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 30.
The successive passages of Russian ships of war and transports with troops on board, through the Dardanelles , destined for Corfu , does not create the slightest sensation at Constantinople . The Ottoman government, so far from opposing the passage, continues to live on terms of the best understanding with Russia , and appears even to derive a new degree of support from the arrival of these foreign forces, both for the preservation of the tranquillity of the Archipelago , and the coast of Asia , whether against domestic insurrection, or foreign attack. The people indeed always jealous of the approach of strangers, particularly of foreign soldiers, were disposed to be guilty of some acts of tumult, if the Russian soldiers had been permitted to land in great numbers from Bujukdere , where the Russian vessels moored. The Russian minister had, however, the wisdom to give strict orders to several officers to prevent their men from coming ashore. If the inhabitants of Constantinople had only seen thirty Russians together in the streets, this assuredly would have given rise to a tumult. The fact is however, that a few Armenians only were for a short time permitted to be ashore at Constantinople . While in the town they appeared solely in the capacity of travellers. The object of the Court of Peterburgh seems to have been to avail itself of the confidence of the Porte, without doing any thing to weaken its influence. It is not denied, that for the court of St. Peterburgh it is a matter of infinite moment to have a commanding station in the south of Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean , independent of the advantages which this procures to Russian commerce, from its establishment on the coasts of the Black Sea , it is not at all a matter of indifference in a political point of view, because the protection of the Republic of the Seven Islands furnishes an opportunity of maintaining a military force in a point which is almost central, whether with reference to Europe, to Asia , or to Africa . Such a position, constantly supported by an armed force, may often be the means of preserving a balance of power, while it only professes to have a military object in view. Under these circumstances, General Brune , the French Ambassador, has frequent conference with the Reis Effendi , and these negotiations will, in all probability, assume a new character of importance from the arrival of a French officer of distinction on a special mission. The fresh conferences will, it is understood, refer principally to the acknowledgment of Bonaparte's newly acquired dignity; but it is to be expected that the general state of the politics of the European States will engross a considerable share of attention. The Port, on the subject of the acknowledgment of this new dignity, and on several other subjects, appears to have adopted a system of temporizing policy, and waits for a resolution to be taken by the leading powers of Europe. In following this line of policy, the Porte, however, seems the continual renewal of new intestine commotions. Bodies of troops are assembling in every direction, to repress the insurrections in the provinces where tranquillity is either interrupted by refractory governors, or by the prevalence of open rebellion among the people. Morning Chronicle.
NEIL M'COULL has received his FALL SUPPLY OF DRY GOODS.
Nov. 14. cpt 1P
A TRACT OF LAND.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to the subscribers, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 14th day of January next, at Buckingham Court-House, being court day.
A CERTAIN Tract or Parcel of Land, lying in said county, containing one thousand acres, more or less; bounded by the lands of Michael Jones , Jeffrey Smith , Richard Gilliam and others, and lying on the Pickin-rail-road —to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due from John Miller , to Willis Wills , and the expenses attending the execution of this trust.
GEORGE S. HARE, Trustee. Buckingham, Dec. 8.—[S G H]
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or STOLEN, from James Poon's stable, on Saturday night last, two very dark Sorrel HORSES—one about ten years old, with a star in his forehead, and paces very well; the other about 4 years old, and only trots, with a any particular mark that I now recollect. Whoever will deliver the said horses in Richmond, so they may be had, shall receive the above reward. EDM. PENN. Dec. 11.
Domestic Intelligence.
SENATE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MR. BIDWELL'S SPEECH CONCLUDED.
Admitting it to be the policy of the present administration to rely upon the duties on imports and tonnage, for the ordinary revenues of government, leaving excises and direct taxes for extraordinary occasions. Mr. B. declared, that without these two last sources of taxation, such economy has been introduced, that ample provision is made for the current expenses of government and the payment of the public debt. He argued that imports are preferable to any species of internal taxes; because they are collected at less expense, by a smaller number of officers, at fewer places, with less interruption to the common business and police of the country, and where the means of payment are more ready and ample. He denied that the import falls more heavily on the eastern than southern states, and observed that the Custom-house returns , which had been referred to, do not determine the question between different states, any more than they prove that the inhabitants of inland towns pay none, and the maritime towns pay all of the import; for they only show the comparative state of importations; but not the districts in which there is the greatest consumption of goods thus imported—that the import is well known to be finally and really paid, not by the importer, but by the consumer; and the southern states probably consume as much of dutied articles, as the eastern states; for they manufacture less of the articles of their soil, their habits and perhaps prejudices, their labour is almost exclusively employed in agriculture; whereas we not only import for ourselves, and raise and manufacture a great part of what we wear, as well as drink and eat; but also, from our habits and superior means of commerce and navigation, are their carriers, their importers and exporters. Hence arises a mutuality of interests. If the eastern states pay more than their proportion of the import, it must be because they are more luxurious and extravagant, than their southern brethren, which will not be admitted.
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 11.
The following document from our Court Chancellor, appeared here on the 7th inst:
"His Majesty the King has been pleased to inform me, for a long time the prevalent tone of most French Journals and daily papers has been marked by a want of due respect for Kings and Princes, and for every lawful Government; that this insolence, so worthy of chastisement, has continued to increase, and the consequences thereof have lately appeared in one of the newspapers most generally known, which has dared to insert expressions attacking the King's exalted person, and consequently, the dignity of the Empire; and as this cannot be passed over without animadversion, his Majesty has been pleased to order:
"1. That from the hour when this notification is made public, the importation into the Swedish Empire, and the provinces belonging thereto, of French Journals, Weekly Magazines, and Daily Papers, is strictly prohibited; and that no exception can be granted or demanded.
"2. That all importation of Books and Writings, which may be printed in France in future, is likewise prohibited; those, however, which have already appeared, are not included, provided their contents be not contrary to the regulation of the ordinances still in force; but, with respect to French Books, which may be published in future, exceptions may be admitted, if an humble request be made for

must be charged to the account of eastern for-
In answer to the complaint of an honorable gentleman from Essex, that Secretary Pickering had been slandered and persecuted, through Virginia influence, Mr. B. observed that slander and political persecution were not peculiar to any state or party; and that, if the Virginians had opposed Mr. Pickering, they could not be charged with his removal from office, which, whether censurable or meritorious, was the act of an eastern gentleman of high respectability; but it was a subject not at all connected with the merits of the question under consideration. Mr. B. also thought the impeachment and removal of Judge Pickering, an insane man, as he had been described by the gentleman from Essex, but as he might have been called, a form, from an office requiring the exercise of sound memory and sober senses, was not a question between the south and the north; although he was sorry to be obliged to acknowledge that some northern members of Congress voted to retain that madman in office.
In reply to those gentlemen, who had declared they should not have been in favor of this proposition for an amendment, had not a late amendment been procured by the southern interest, Mr. B. said that the late amendment, respecting the mode of voting for President and Vice-President, originated in the northern and eastern states; that it was first proposed by New-Hampshire, and acceded to by this Commonwealth; then proposed by Vermont, and again concurred in by this state; and moved in Congress, by our eastern members, before it was suggested from the south. It was true a majority of this state, or rather of the legislature, afterwards changed their opinion, and opposed the amendment. [Here one of the gentlemen, who had used this argument, explained that he meant that part of the late amendment which reduced the numbers, from which the house of representatives are to make a selection, in case of no choice by the electors, from 5 to 3, which was injurious to the small states.] To which explanation, Mr. B. replied that, in his opinion, that was a mere subordinate modification of the amendment; and it was introduced, not by the house of representatives, to whose apportionment the gentleman objects, but by the senate, in which the states have equal votes; and it was also fairly within the instructions original given by the eastern states to their members of Congress, to agree to such modifications, as might be found necessary to ensure their main object, a discrimination of electoral votes.
The anxiety expressed in the preamble, left the final states should be injured by the late amendment, appeared to Mr. B. to come with a very ill grace from this large state; it looked infincere; it was addressed to state jealousies and prejudices, and was uncivil, officious and affrontive—it was, in effect, telling the small states, which were generally in favour of that amendment; You are fools and dupes: You don't know your own interests so well as we do. We will, therefore, condescend to become your guardians, and save you from yourselves. This, he conceived, was the plain English of that part of the preamble; and it ought accordingly to be struck out.
Mr. B. admitted it to be true, as had been asserted in the debate, that a larger portion of the national debt was due to inhabitants of the eastern, than to those of the southern states, our eastern speculators having been peculiarly fortunate and seasonable in their purchase of public securities. These states ought, therefore, he inferred, to be the last to adopt a measure calculated to excite southern jealousy, and disturb that union and national harmony, on which the punctual payment of this debt to essentially depends. This fact he further argued furnished an eulogium upon the magnanimity of our southern brethren, and the justice and policy of the present administration, in making such provision, more ample and effectual than had ever before been made, for the honorable discharge of this debt, although it was peculiarly our own benefit, and though they had originally disapproved of some of the principles of the funding system. The present auspicious administration, he said, notwithstanding the discontinuance of the direct tax and the repeal of the excises on manufactures, had been enabled by their economy, to make a permanent appropriation, at first of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars, and afterwards of seven hundred thousand dollars more, amounting in the whole, to eight millions of dollars a year, to the payment of the interest and the gradual extinguishment of the principal of the public debt, besides defraying the current expenses of government; in consequence of which appropriation, in two years and a half from the first quarter-day under the present administration, that is between April 1st, 1801, and October 1st 1803, the Debt, so far from encroaching at the average rate of about a million of dollars a year, as it did under the former administration, was actually reduced 9,994,004 dollars as appeared by the official report of the secretary of the treasury. And the sum system, if supported and pursued, would before the year 1818, discharge the whole of our old debt, and in less than two years thereafter pay the price of the purchase of Louisiana. It was therefore the interest, as well as the duty, of every citizen of the union, particularly of the eastern states, (to whom the greatest part of the debt is due,) to give cordial, united support to the present administration, whose ambition and pride, as well as their moral principles and political maxims, are all pledged for their perseverance in the present wise system of economy, peace, civil and religious freedom, by which they have already secured the attachment of a great and increasing majority of the nation, and by which, as he confidently believed, they will eventually extort even the thanks of those, who, from party spirit, and on mistaken grounds, have hitherto been in the opposition.
In answer to the suggestions, which had been thrown out in the debate, respecting southern predominance, Virginia domination, and New-England decline of influence, Mr. B. said that these had become the fashionable themes of party declamation; that so far as they were founded on real fact, it was principally the effect of our deviation from first principles, the principles & maxims of the revolution; from our irritating reproaches on our southern brethren, and our unrelenting opposition to the measures of administration, and the clear, deliberate will of the nation; that so long as we continue such an opposition and irritation, we must, as a state, expect to stand in the background in our national councils; that our only way to regain our lost influence is to trace our steps and re-unite with the great majority of the states and nation; that, during the revolution, the north and south were thus happily united; that Massachusetts and Virginia pre-eminently harmonized on the momentous questions of opposition to parliamentary taxation, the prosecution of the war, and the declaration of the independence; that our members of Congress, with Samuel Adams at their head, co-operated with their patriots in the same system of general policy; while our heroes under the command of an illustrious Virginian, fought side by side in the same common cause; but since that time a spirit of jealousy and discord had been excited,
and fostered to an unpleasant and dangerous degree; that the measure now proposed was calculated to increase the evil; that the preamble was stamped with absurdity and infelicity; that its tendency would be to defeat the proposition; that it contained arguments to convince the states holding slaves that it is their interest not to adopt, but to reject it; that it was expressed in affrontive terms; that, by referring to controverted subjects and measures, it touched upon discordant fringes, it revived unpleasant disputes; it roused local prejudices; it was in fine, one of those very measures of mutual alienation, against which the immortal Washington, by an almost prophetic prediction, pathetically warned us, in his valedictory address [some of which Mr. B. read] for it pointed to local customs and laws; to geographical discriminations of southern and eastern states; it proclaimed opposite views and interests; it boasted of superior virtue, commercial industry and personal property in the eastern and southern states, and condemned the southern states for luxury, injustice and unequal policy; it reflected upon them on account of slavery, the fault of former times, but the misfortune of the present; that on the subject of union, Washington had cautioned us to admit a suspicion that it could in any event, be dissolved; whereas this preamble represents the proposed amendment as necessary to equal justice, and in default of such equality, predicts, and virtually threatens dissolution of the union. Its tendency, therefore, if not its object, must be to weaken and eventually destroy the union.
The letter, of which the following is an extract, is from a gentleman of great observation and undoubted veracity. It presents us with an important fact, from which we may infer the friendly dispositions of the Spanish government. If we combine this circumstance with the recent European intelligence, communicated in this day's paper, with the indications of an approaching rupture between Spain and Great Britain, which must divide and awaken the exertions of the first power, we have no reason to anticipate any but the most friendly arrangements between that country and the United States.
Extract of a letter from Fort Stoddert, on the Mobile, dated October 28, 1804, to a member of the Virginia Legislature.
"I arrived at this place on the 4th current, after a tedious and unpleasant tour from S. W. Point, Tennessee, a distance of 415 miles by estimation, through the Cherokee and Creek nation. My passage was somewhat impeded by high waters, which prevented my arrival as soon as I had contemplated. Our garrison was, however, sufficiently formidable for combating the most potent enemy that, at this place, ever annoys us, to wit, the Bilious Fever; which now appears to be nearly defeated, tho' not without a serious loss: a loss, which to this country is almost irreparable.—Colonel Ephraim Kirby, U. S. Commissioner for settling the claims of lands East of Pearl River, and U. S. Judge for said district, died on the morning of the 20th.—He had met an attack of the fever in the latter end of August, which continued about three weeks, when he began to recover, and soon obtained perfect health, which he enjoyed but a few weeks. His last illness continued but about eight days previous to his death. His business as commissioner was nearly closed; decisions in all cases before the board, had taken place; and all that remained towards a final exemption, was the signing the necessary certificates, which were all in readiness. He had prepared an able and elaborate charge, which was designed to be delivered to the grand jury of this district. He had made many able arrangements preparatory to the establishment of good order and civil government amongst the people of this district, who require much pruning and correction to make them even tolerable citizens.—Altho' his work must in a great degree fall to the ground, yet I trust his place will be filled by a person calculated to prosecute the laudable objects on which he embarked."
"From his meritorious services during the revolutionary war, and he having previously expressed a wish to be buried in military file, the commanding officer was induced to order a military funeral, which was conducted in the ordinary manner of the burial of a field officer; all the respectable citizens of the vicinity attended. The public have doubtless sustained a great loss by the death of this amiable man. Our little society here, feels the loss with the utmost regret, and of all others, the citizens of this country have the most reason to lament his death; which I am induced to believe was hurried on by his laborious and almost incessant exertions in their favor. He had used every means to make himself acquainted with the situation, character and disposition of these people, in which I believe he had made considerable progress, and might have furnished the government with much useful information on these, as well as a variety of other points, had he lived."
"The surveyor general, Briggs, is now in the vicinity of this place, having completed his observations thus far through the wilderness.—He thinks favorably of the route."
"The Spaniards at Mobile have, until a few days since, imposed heavy duties on commerce of every description. They now, I am informed, cease to impose duties, and admit the possibility of its becoming the property of the United States."
PHILADELPHIA, December 3. Interesting information from our Squadron off Tripoli.
On Saturday last arrived the brig Commodore Barry, capt. Mead, from the Mediterranean. Captain Mead left Malta on the 25th August for Marzala, in Sicily, to take in his cargo of wine; while there, he received an advice boat from our consul at Malta, containing dispatches and letters from Tripoli for our executive. Captain Mead left Marzala on the 5th of September, and passed Gibraltar on the 22d, being chased at that time by a vessel which he took for a Tripolitan. The U. S. frigate John Adams arrived at Malta while capt. Mead lay there, and soon after failed to join our squadron off Tripoli.
The following letters were received by the Commodore Barry:
Extract of a letter from an officer of the squadron of the United States, off Tripoli, dated August 9, 1804.
"I received your favor by the frigate John Adams, which arrived here yesterday. The wants of the captives at Tripoli have been liberally supplied by commodore Preble, who not long since lent them a vessel with clothing and a variety of other articles; all of which they have received, and say they are amply supplied. Their situation has been comfortable, as much so as captivity will admit of. We have had two actions with the enemy. On the 2d inst. they lost three of their gun-boats, captured by ours under their battery, and they sustained considerable loss in men. On the 7th we bombarded the town for five hours, when they must have sustained great damage. Our loss in both was trifling, considering what we had to contend with. But I am sorry to inform you of the loss of Lieutenant CALDWELL, a
brave and excellent officer, who on the 7th was blown up in his gun-boat. The favorable effect these transactions have had upon the enemy is very visible, and as a communication is to take place to-morrow, there is great hope that peace will be the consequence, when our unfortunate countrymen will be restored to liberty."
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the U. S. armed brig, Syren, before Tripoli.
"Syren, August 1, 1804. "On the 16th inst. we attempted to bring off with our boats, under command of Lieut. Caldwell and Mr. Dorsey, a small vessel, but they did not succeed; the collection of troops for her defence was so numerous, our boats had to retire with the loss of one man killed and 3 severely wounded. The loss of the enemy was 150 killed and wounded, as we have been informed by a Maltese captain, who was sent in with clothing for our prisoners."
"Commodore Preble arrived here on the 23d ult. with the rest of his force, but on account of the weather we could not attempt any thing until the 24th ult. when we anchored in a line before Tripoli, about 3 miles from the batteries, where we had not been two hours before we were obliged to get under way, as the wind blew too fresh on shore, but this day it has moderated, and we shall be able to take our station before their batteries."
"The Tripolitans are much distressed at present as their crops have failed, and the vigilance of the blockading squadron has prevented their getting supplies from abroad. They have been fortifying themselves at every point, and have removed every thing valuable from the town, and are making great exertions for its defence."
From the same, August 15, 1804. "I wrote you a long letter on the 9th, informing you of our operations on this coast, since when nothing has occurred. The bathau in his communication has offered peace to us and the delivering of prisoners for 150,000 dollars. 100,000, I believe has been offered; but the bathau has declared he will suffer himself to be buried in the ruins of his castle, or drove into the country, rather than take less than the 150,000. Therefore we are preparing for another attack this day, the weather is favorable."
ENQUIRER. RICHMOND: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1804.
TO THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
LETTER 6.
ON ROADS. —Being persuaded of the feelings, the writer of these remarks will endeavor to make the necessary impressions upon the public mind, so that the representatives, if they chuse first to ascertain facts, may act without that "most terrible of all terrors," the fear of losing their popularity. This caution will become essential in another point of view, that is, the road now allowed to, if it be made in the manner to insure the objects which are desired, will require the employment of well informed disinterested and unprejudiced men—will also require a steady systematic pursuit until finished, and will moreover require the expenditure of a large sum of money. (To make the road as beneficial as possible it ought to be free.) There is no doubt that a sufficient sum of money would be quickly furnished, if it should be made a turnpike road; but the writer is opposed to that plan—he wishes that there shall not be the smallest impediment in the way of the intercourse, because every cent which is taken from the waggoners will become a tax upon the commerce, and as commerce is pursued according to its profits, so these expenses being added to others, the traders will ascertain the advantages and disadvantages, and thus be encouraged or discouraged according to their influence.
Let these impediments be withdrawn. Let the road and bridges be free; and let principles be established, which will put it in the power of every man who pleases to take up his residence near the road. To this end, let commissioners be appointed to survey and lay off the road regardless of any individual interests, having in view, that none bridges are to be erected as often as necessary. After they have agreed upon the situation, let the land on each side for a distance not exceeding 400 nor less than 200 yards, be condemned by juries to be impounded for that purpose, the value to be paid to the proprietors out of the public treasury. After the course of the road is established, the commissioners may then lay off tenements near the road not exceeding 150 or 200 yards in front, and within one mile or thereabouts of each other, connected with reasonable regulations.
I am aware that the expence of making the road in this manner, will appear an insurmountable obstacle to the minds of many, they will not examine, or will not compare the future consequences to the whole state with the expence. They will not comprehend the recompense which the public will derive by drawing to the capital of Virginia, the annual expenditure of millions of dollars, which, if these arrangements are not made, will find their way to the merchants of the northern towns—and thus multiply all the advantages which are to be expected from a commercial intercourse. Every man of the smallest understanding, will perceive that the sellers of goods in the interior country must depend upon making purchases in the seaport towns of the Atlantic. And their interest will prompt them to purchase where they can make the most advantageous bargains. The City of Richmond from its position, and its intermediate situation between the ocean and the western country, and being so many miles nearer for land carriage, (without the advantage of the navigation of James River) only wants the assistance which has been recommended. Let the river be cleared to the highest practicable point—let the roads be made as good as possible—let the water courses and valleys be crossed with substantial bridges, and even though these expenses should cost the public one hundred & fifty, or two hundred thousand pounds, yet the benefits which would succeed, would far surpass this expence in a very short time.
It will probably be answered, that at present Richmond does not contain any, or a very few importing whole-sale merchants, this is true. But the reason is very obvious—the merchants know that the course of trade invites the retailers to the northern towns. They even perceive that retailers bring goods from the northern towns and sell them at this place. They know that they can employ their capitals more advantageously in purchasing and shipping the produce of the country, and they will not jeopardize their credit by making importations to force a trade which does not meet with the public patronage, whereas if a good and permanent road should be completed, it would not be necessary to hold out any other public inducements, those who purchase from the northern merchants would find it to their interest to send their goods by water to this place and take the benefit of the road.
The road to which I allude, should be paved after the manner of the road from Lancaster in
Pennsylvania to Philadelphia; it should commence at Richmond, should cross James river at or below Westham, according to convenience, upon a permanent stone bridge, the valley should be all arched, and the hills should be sloped so as to enable a driver to know exactly how much his team could carry to any particular place. Let us ask if there is a man who will deny that such a road as has been described, will not induce the western merchants to use it in transporting their goods, or whether a permanent communication, infinitely better than can be made elsewhere, will not make the city of Richmond a permanent emporium for a great portion of the western trade.
It is proper to inform the reader that the great Kanawha river can be navigated with loaded boats immediately below the falls, from which the Ohio is distant about 80 miles—and according to the maps, about 100 miles below Pittsburg, so that those who transport goods this way, will avoid a great many difficult shoals besides about 100 miles in danger and distance. If there be any who have doubts as to the facts which have been stated, they are solicited, before they form their opinions, to understand the subject thoroughly. They are requested to call their eyes over the maps, and a superficial view will teach them, that my observations are founded in truth. The writer of this, has no motive to deceive his fellow-citizens, nor would he in such times endeavor to persuade them to undertake the execution of an expensive work, which did not promise to make ample atonement.
In my observations heretofore, it will be recollected, that I have recommended, that the work should be done altogether at the public expence, and that the road should be free. If, however, the plan is opposed on that account, those who may approve of the measure, will find it easy to substitute the necessary alterations, so as to make it a turnpike road. But even if this should be the case, it is hoped and recommended, that the assembly will reserve at least one fourth part of the shares for the Commonwealth, because the public eye and legislative influence, will always be directed to an object in which the people are so largely, and in a two-fold manner, interested.
The reader will perceive that I have excited his attention to the superior advantages of the contemplated road, over any which doth or can exist in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, without the aid which the road will derive from water carriage. For altho' peculiar mercantile arrangements may, at some times, induce traders to convey their goods from Richmond beyond the Alleghany by waggoners in preference to waiting for a change of season, yet the same reasons will not exist after they arrive at Greenbrier river—these boats may be used. But as the necessary improvement of the waters will require much more time and a greater population than at present exists, no objection should be made to the road on that account, but on the other hand should act as a stimulus, because by its use population and wealth will be rapidly compounded, and the water communication will be the sooner established.
Legislature of Virginia.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1804.
Ordered , That a committee for Courts of Justice be appointed; also a committee of Claims; also a committee of Propositions and Grievances; also a committee of Privileges and elections; also a committee be appointed to examine the clerk's office; also a committee be appointed to examine jointly with a committee from the Senate, the executive expenditure for the last year.
The letter from the governor, with several of the accompanying documents, which were yesterday laid upon the table, were called up, read and ordered to lie on the table.
The house then proceeded by joint ballot of both houses, to elect a Senator to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Wilson C. Nicholas, and William B. Giles was almost unanimously elected. Andrew Moore was then elected in the place of Abraham B. Venable, resigned.
The house then proceeded to the appointment of a Chaplain, by ballot, and the Rev. Abner Waugh was elected.
A memorial of George Jackson of the county of Harrison, was presented and read, stating that he and others were sued in the federal court, by persons styling themselves the Indiana Company, for large bodies of lands, which they hold under titles derived from the commonwealth, and praying the legislature to take measures to vindicate the rights of the commonwealth, and to indemnify the individuals sued, who have been and still are, at great trouble and expence.
Ordered , That the said memorial, with the accompanying document, be referred to Messrs. Prunty, Barbour, Smyth, (Wythe) Semple, E. Harrison, Dixon, Evans and Reeder; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon to the house.
Referred , That this house will, on Thursday next, proceed by joint ballot with the Senate, to the appointment of a public printer to this commonwealth for one year.
Ordered , That the clerk do acquaint the Senate therewith.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "to amend the act, entitled, an act, directing the mode of appointing a public printer, prescribing his duties and for other purposes therein mentioned;" and that Messrs. Wooding, Miller, (Powhatan) E. Harrison, Hening, Randolph, Tate and Cabell, do prepare and bring in the same.
Wednesday, December 5th.
The house resumed> The house resumed the reading of the documents accompanying the governor's letter, and the same being gone through,
On motion, Ordered , That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the subject of the road to be opened from the head navigation of James river, to the head navigation of Kanawha, be referred to Messrs. Matthews, M c Farlane, Smyth, (Wythe) Crockett, Ruffner, E. Harrison and Kinney; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same with their opinion thereupon to the house.
Ordered , That the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Greenbrier and Kanawha on the same subject, be referred to the same committee.
Ordered That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, be referred to Messrs. Lee, Ridick, King, Gray, (Southampton) Semple, Byrd and Daishell, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered , That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the amendments proposed to the constitution of the United States, by the state of Massachusetts, be referred to Messrs. Barbour, Peake, Cabell, Mercer, Johnston, Ker and Hening; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the house.
Ordered , That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the subject of the Haymarket district court and jail, be referred to Messrs. Hunton, Jennings, Ruffell, Powell,
J. Foster, Blake and Fox, and that they report thereupon to the house, by bill or otherwise.
Ordered , That so much of the gov. communication as relates to the object of clearing the north fork of Holston and Holston river, be referred to Messrs. Dixon, M c Farlane, Sharpe, Reeder, Crockett, Smyth, (Wythe) and M c Kenzie, and that they report thereupon to the house by bill or otherwise.
Ordered , That 260 copies of the gov. letter, together with the number of documents marked No. 3, 5, 9, 15, 16, be printed for the use of the members of the General Assembly.
Ordered , That the remainder of the said documents lie upon the table.
A petition from sundry inhabitants of Elizabeth City county and its vicinity, praying the passage of a law to prohibit hunting the same for fish, during certain seasons of the year, for reasons in the said petition stated, was presented and read.
Also a petition from sundry inhabitants of the counties of Norfolk, Princess Anne and the borough of Norfolk to the same effect;
Also a petition from sundry persons, praying the establishment of a ferry across the lands of Alexander Henderson, at the mouth of Cow creek, across the Ohio river to the opposite shore.
* We are requested to observe, that a mistake in the date of Mr. Ogilvie's Card, several persons have been deceived into the belief that the private examination of his pupils had taken place on Wednesday last. The gentlemen invol'd are requested to attend to-morrow, at the time originally appointed. Durell's.
MR. STEWART'S LYCEUM In the Capitol. SUBJECT for this Evening—The HUMAN MIND; to exhibit its nature, laws of action, and extent of its powers. December 11.
Richmond Theatre.
TO-MORROW EVENING, December 12; Will be presented (for the first time here) a COMEDY, written by Cumberland, author of the West Indian, called
THE SAILOR'S DAUGHTER. To which will be added, the Farce of the WEDDING DAY.
Doors to open at half after 5 o'clock, and performance to begin at 6, precisely.
Admittance—One Dollar.
Nights of performance will be on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday's.
December 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT RITCHIE & WORSELY'S
BOOK-STORE: THE RAINBOW, SERIES FIRST; Originally Published in the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
A N association was formed during the last summer, by a few gentlemen, of whom some are now, and others have been, inhabitants of this city, for the purpose of composing a series of Miscellaneous Essays for the Richmond Enquirer. These Essays were regularly published every Saturday, during the months of August, September, and October. The first number appeared on the 11th of August, and the last on the 20th of October. These numbers, taken together in the order in which they were published, will constitute the first series of the RAINBOW and it is this first series which is now presented by the proprietors of the Enquirer to the amateurs of Literature, and to its patrons in Virginia. The second series will probably be communicated to the public in the present form, as soon as it shall be completed by the members of the association. Richmond, Dec. 11th, 1804.
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold for cash, on Saturday the 15th instant, LOT No. 715, in this city.—The sale will commence at 12 O'clock, on the premises.
AT PRIVATE SALE. Lot No. 206, in the town of Manchester; for terms apply to THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. V. M's Dec. 11. (epsids)
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold, on Saturday 22nd. inst. at the Eagle Tavern, that handsome HOUSE and LOT on Shockoe, at present occupied by Mr. Benjamin Moisy.—The terms of sale will be 1/8 January next—1/8 March, and 3/8 July.—
ALSO, TWO new BRICK HOUSES on the street near the Canal, and adjoining the property of Mr. M c Kim. Terms of Sale—50 days—Notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia. T. TAYLOR & Co. V. M's Dec. 11. (epsids)
J. TOMPKINS
RESPECTFULLY informs those concerned, that he has removed the books and papers of the late concern of Robert Pollock & Co. and Dunlop, Pollock & Co. to a new Brick House near the Basin, and directly opposite to the State-House. Where he has for sale, a few pipes of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, of superior quality. December 11.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber by David Gillaspay, feoff. of Albemarle county, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Watson and Co. and John Watson, will be exposed to public sale, to the highest bidder for ready money, on Tuesday the first day of January eighteen hundred and five, at McCredie, Higginbotham and Co's store, ten miles above Charlottesville, the tract of land whereon the said Gillaspay at present resides, containing one hundred and seventy-five acres, the same more or less. WILLIAM WOOD, Trustee. Albemarle, Dec. 8.—3w.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to the subscriber by Walter Watson of Albemarle county, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Watson & Co. will be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder for ready money, on Tuesday the first day of January eighteen hundred and five, at McCredie, Higginbotham & Co's store, ten miles above Charlottesville:—The TRACT OF LAND whereon the said Watson at present resides, containing two hundred and sixty-four acres, the same more or less. GEO: GARRETT, Trustee. Albemarle, Dec. 8. 3w
THE SUBSCRIBER,
INTENDING to close all his former transactions with the termination of the present year, requests all those who have demands against him, either by bond, note or open account, to leave with Mr. Samuel Jones at the Toll-bridge, a memorandum of the nature of their claims and the amount, in order that directions may be given for the speedy payment of them. It is hoped that this notice will be attended to by all who are concerned, as it will be plead in bar to claims which may be a future distant day be examined against him or his estate. JOHN MAYO Dec. 11.

MISS LINWOOD.
WERE any sculptor of the present day to give to his figures the correctness and character, energy and ease, which we see displayed in those unrivalled models of ancient art which were wrought in Greece, we should class him as the Shakespeare of his profession, conceiving that he had discovered the secret by which some writers have supposed the antique sculptors performed these prodigies of art, and venerate his name for having restored an art the world had long lost, & despaired of retrieving.
A portion of the praise which would be bestowed on such a man, is certainly due to the Lady whose name is at the head of this article, for she has awakened from its long sleep, an art which gave birth to painting, and the needle is, in her hands, become a formidable rival to the pencil. She has realised, in the most glowing colours, those splendid wonders that were recorded by Homer, and other ancient poets; for that the labours of the loom, so often alluded to by bards of other days,
"When purple hangings cloth'd the palace walls," were the art of making pictures in tapestry, there can be no doubt.
The progress of this branch of the arts in Great Britain is curious. In the first samples, or rather samplers, when it was in its infancy, we see the Lord's prayer, or the ten commandments, surmounted by Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, or Daniel in the den of the lions; which, in many Gothic frames, were wont to decorate the walls of our ancient gentry. The first curious pieces of needle-work that I recollect to have been recorded, are a suite of chair bottoms, worked by, and under the direction of, Queen Mary, confiding of some heavy trophies in honour of her heroic husband. These were, probably, laboured, loaded, and tasteless, and almost all the early specimens that we have seen may be very fairly put in the same class.
Since the accession of our present king, the art has awakened from its long sleep. In the beginning of his reign, the wife of Worlidge, the painter, copied some prints in needlework, which, though dry and feeble, excited attention, and were noticed in some of the public prints of that day by complimentary verses, &c. The lines that follow will, I believe, be thought a sufficient specimen: they were printed in the Public Advertiser.
On seeing Mrs. Worlidge copy a landscape in needle-work.
At Worlidge's as late I saw, A female artist sketch and draw; Now take a crayon, now a pencil, Now thread a needle—strange utensil! I hardly could believe my eyes, To see hills, houses, steeples, rise; While crewel o'er the canvas drawn, Became a river or a lawn. Thought I, it was not said thro' malice, That Worlidge was obliged to Pallas; For sure each art can be display'd! By none, except the blue-eyed maid! To him the pride is tender-hearted, The paintress from her easel started— "Oh! Sir, your servant, pray sit down; My husband's charm'd you're come to town." For, would you think it? On my life, 'Twas all the while the artist's wife.
Some five and twenty years ago, several of the orphan daughters of clergymen, patronized and protected by her majesty, and under the direction of Mrs. Wright, wrought in needlework some bed-furniture, and several other things which beam with taste and elegance.
To these may be added the works of Mrs. Knowles, who, to some of her fruit-pieces, has given
"The glow of nature, and the bloom of spring."
We might grace this list with many other names; but to Miss Linwood it was reserved to produce a collection, which, considering its magnitude and excellence, must be deemed a monument, not only of uncommon genius, but of an industry and perseverance which surpasses the long labours of Penelope at her procrastinated web. Her works exhibit an honourable history of that part of her life which is past; but as her talents entitle her to a place in this miscellany, and as many of the many thousands who have visited the exhibition in Hanover-square, will naturally wish to know more particulars of the creator of that world of wonders, we have endeavoured to procure all the information we could (and it is very slender) of the artist who produced it.
Her family is of Northamptonshire, where they have resided for some ages in situations highly respectable. She was born in Warwickshire, and has, from her very early years, resided in Leicester.
Like many other persons who have had a bias to what has marked and done honour to their future lives by trivial causes, this lady owes her first thought of an art, in which she has so highly distinguished herself, to a very trifling circumstance.
About the year 1782, a friend lent her a large collection of prints in the various styles of stroke, mezzotinto, &c. They were left with no other view than that of affording a her few days amusement. Inspecting them with the eye of genius, she conceived that the force of an engraving might be united with the softness of a mezzotinto. Unacquainted with the use of aqua fortis in etching, a stranger to the mode of a mezzotinto, and totally ignorant of the art of engraving in stroke, and the whole use of the burin, she had no instrument but her needle to make the experiment. With that she endeavoured to realize and embody her first idea, by copying such prints as most struck her attention, with the roving of black and puce coloured silk upon white fabric. The needle, in her hands, became like the spear of Ithuriel; she touched her ground-work, her figures assumed form and started into life.
Encouraged by the applause which was bestowed on her first works, she made copies of a still larger size; and the Empress of Russia being then considered as the grand protector of genius, and seeming desirous of making her court the repository of every great work of art that was produced in Europe, Miss Linwood was advised to present a specimen to the Empress. Not knowing the extent of her own powers, nor having then a thought of making a collection, she consented, and consigned a large picture to Peterburgh, which, in Oct. 1788, was presented to her Imperial Majesty by her then favorite general Lansdow. She expressed the highest admiration of the performance, said it was an exquisite work, and, in that branch of art, unquestionably the finest in the world, and ordered Lansdow to make such a present to the artist as should be worthy of the work, and of herself. But death countermanded the commands of the Empress, for the general departed this life a few weeks afterwards, nor dared any one in the court of Peterburgh to mention either his name, or aught in which he had been a party, to the Imperial Catherine. But, however neglected the artist, the picture is highly distinguished, & now occupies favourite station in the Emperor's pa-
The first attempt Miss Linwood made to initiate paintings was in 1785, and she so far succeeded, that in 1786, she submitted to the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, &c. the St. Peter, from Guido; the Head of Lear, from Sir Joshua Reynolds; and a Hare, from the Houghton collection. For this the Society voted her a medal, on which is engraven, between two branches of laurel, "excellent imitations of pictures in needle-work." The writer of this article remembers to have seen, and much admired these exquisite specimens of the art.
Between that period and 1789, she made great additions to her collection, and, in that year, copied the Salvator Mundi, from a picture, by Guido, in the collection of the Earl of Exeter; for which exquisite production, the writer has been informed, on authority which he confides in, she was once offered the immense sum of three thousand guineas.
In ancient times it was customary for ladies to present scarfs to their favourite heroes; but the days of chivalry are no more; Miss Linwood has, however, had the honour of having wrought the first banner that has been offered to any association, since the commencement of the present hostilities, and of having, in the year 1794, presented it to the united corps of cavalry and yeomanry of Leicestershire. It is her own composition, extremely well thought, and finished with a neatness that has been rarely united with so much force.
To return to the art which this lady professes, we have been informed that she was never regularly instructed in drawing, but certain it is that she has uncommon merit in painting, both in crayons, distemper, and colours; draws with accuracy, taste, and spirit, and in her paintings at the Leicester ball-room, &c. the perspective is precisely correct.
Her first thought of making an exhibition of her own paintings originated in some pictures which she some years since sent to the Royal Academy, being refused admission; as by a law, which like that of the Medes and Persians, altereth not, they rejected every thing in needle-work.
To enumerate the various merits of her exhibition is scarcely necessary, it is before the public, and the attention with which it has been honoured, reflects equal praise on the taste of the metropolis and the talents of the artist.
From the late and the present president of the Royal Academy, and almost every other artist of eminence in the kingdom, her works have received the highest and most generous praise; and Sir Joshua Reynolds gave a sanction to his approbation, by pointing out which of his own pictures would have the best effect in her copies. From him, as well as the late Lords Exeter, Gainsborough, &c. &c. she had many capital paintings, of which her imitations are now in Hanover-square.
She is now adding to her collection, by copying two (the Woodman in a storm, and the Shepherd's Boy) from the late inimitable Gainsborough, lent to her by Colonel Edward Noel, and two (Lady Jane Grey, and Ephraim and Manasseh) from Northcote.
The following very elegant stanzas were written by a lady, and a short time since inserted in the Monthly Magazine.
On Miss Linwood's admirable pictures in needle-work.
When Egypt's sons, a rude, untutor'd race Learn'd, with wild forms, the obelisk to grace, And mould the idol god in ductile earth, The loom and polid needle took their birth. When doom'd to dull obscurity no more, Fair Science reign'd on each surrounding shore, And stretch'd her arm o'er Greece and early Rome, Still in her train appear'd the labours of the loom. When Gothic night o'erwhelm'd the cheerful day, And sculpture, painting, all neglected lay, And furious man, creation's savage lord, Knew but the hunter's spear, the murderer's sword; Our softer sex embosom'd the broader vest, In flowery robe the blooming hero dress'd; Or rang'd in tap'try's glowing colours bright The mimic crests, and long embattled fight. Now learning's better sun-beam shone anew, And Gothic horrors gloomy night withdrew; Again Prometheus wak'd the senseless clay, Grace, beauty, order, leap'd to second day. Most did the many arts its influence feel, The pencil chas'd the housewife's humbler steel; Rent was the aged tap'try from the wall, Exulting genius gloried in its fall; To monstrous shapes, & hideous forms uncouth, Succeeded nature fair, angelic truth: The artist, man, awakes the victor's lay, And women's labours crumpled in decay. Then Linwood rose, inspir'd at once to give The matchless grace that bids the picture live; With the bold air, the lovely lalung dye, That fills at once & charms the wondering eye. Hail! better Amazon, to thee belong The critic's plaudits and the poet's song, To thee may fame no barren laurel bring, But flowery wreaths that bud each rising spring. L. A.
* This establishment, so honourable to her majesty, is still continued; she allows 500l. per annum for the education and accomplishment of five orphan daughters of clergymen.
† The Quaker, widow of the late Dr. Knowles. ‡ A Dialogue in Miss Linwood's exhibition rooms, Hanover-Square.
Just returned from the tour,—with complexion quite bilious, A squeak in his voice, and an air supercilious,— Sir Vijo,—twest fcented with Warren's perfume, Stept out of his chair at Linwood's great room: And there,—in an Anglo-Italian oration, To a man of true taste, thus depicted the nation: "What Goths are these English; how stupid a crew! How devoid of all taste, talent, gust, or art!" Had they been what I've seen, when I faunter'd thro' Rome, How junk would be all that they meet with at home.
"Were Juto Romano, and Carlo Marat, With Guido, and Raphael divine, and all that! With these needle-work things to be plac'd in a row,— Pray which do you think would display the best flow?" "Why faith," replies Manly, "with you I admire In Guido the easel, and in Rosa the fire— But Linwood, though worsted, must still keep her place, And rival them all, both in colour and grace!"
THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED.
ONE house at the foot of Adams' hill, and but a small distance from the Masons Hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood; on this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water and other conveniences.
One other house in the alley between the street leading to Shocks warehouse, and the street leading to Mayo's Bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robbins.
The other fluate in the back street near Harris's Tobacco manufactory, and the Rock landing—having a large garden well enclosed, and at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins.
Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the first of January next.
Apply to JOSEPH GATLEGO. A light Coach, nearly new, with plated mounted harness, complete for two horses. 18th October. (epf)
TO RENT—For the ensuing year,
THE WHITE HOUSE at Hanover Court-house, together with the lots adjoining thereto, that are not attached to the Tavern. The house is a very commodious one with all the necessary offices. Also, for rent, a field containing about an hundred acres adjoining the premises, well calculated for the cultivation of corn. The above property will be rented separately or together, as may best suit those wishing to rent. Terms will be made known by the subscriber living at the Court-house. BENJAMIN POLLARD, Trustee for the estate of PAUL THILMAN, dec'd. Dec. 1.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the tenth day of September, 1804— Between ARCHIBALD HUTCHESON, Plaintiff. And TIMOTHY CHANDLER, and THOMAS DEAR, Defendants. THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is Ordered—That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff: and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. Nov. 7. W2m
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT Making a further appropriation for carrying into effect the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum not exceeding seventy thousand dollars, be and the same hereby is appropriated, to be paid under the direction of the President of the United States out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying into effect the seventh article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. November 24, 1804. APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
LANDS FOR SALE.
In the Genesee Country, State of New York. THE Subscriber having charge of part of the Valuable LANDS in the Genesee country, lately under the agency of Charles Williamson, esq., now offers them for sale on moderate terms either to actual lenders, or to those who declining to settle on the lands themselves, are desirous of investing their monies for the future benefit of their families. The titles of these lands are indisputable. For terms apply to Mr. John Hessel, at the proprietor's land office at Geneva, in the county of Ontario, in the state of New York, or to Mr. Saml. S. Haight at Bath, in the county of Steuben; or to Mr. Frederick Fanning, at Preston, in the state of Connecticut—or to ROBERT TROUP. New York, June 5, 1804. eW6m
DOCTOR WILSON received yesterday a supply of Peruvian Bark, Calisay Bark and Quinine, of the best quality. He also has Calomel, Rheubarb, Senna, Mannas, Rochelle Salt, Glauber Salts, Tartar Emetic, Ipecacuanha, Opium, Elastic and Silver Catechets, Elastic and common Bougies, &c. &c. &c.
He designs to keep a supply of the best Medicines that can be procured, and flatters himself that his acquaintance with Medicine, will entitle him to a share of public patronage. Persons of needy circumstances by paying the retail prices of his Medicines, will be preferred for gratis. October 31. eW6f
BY SUBSCRIPTION.
Forty Subscribers at 10 dollars each—Terms made known and subscriptions received by Ritchie & Worsley—for TUNSTALL'S
PATENT THRESHING MACHINE. THE advantages to be gained by farmers, by applying some effectual power to Threshing Machines, which have greater velocity, adequate strength, and greater cheapness than hitherto, and applicable to any machinery, are universally allowed to be very great. WILLIAM TUNSTALL has obtained a Patent for such improvements; and wishes to benefit the public on the most reasonable terms. Districts and individuals may be now accommodated with Machines and patent rights, by applying in person or by letter (post paid) to the patentee, William Tunstall, at the Swan Tavern, Richmond. These Machines will hull Clover and thresh Rice Buck Wheat &c. preserved free from grit.—Counterfeits will be dealt with as the law directs. July 18. eW—tf
LOW FOR CASH, OR ON SHORT CREDIT,
Direct from Pennington's Manufactory, Philadelphia; LOAF SUGAR, Of an excellent quality, either by the hog-head, barrel, or single loaf. The supply will be regular and large.
ALSO—BAR IRON, by the ton or single bar: IRON CASTINGS of various kinds, by the ton or single piece, among which are a few tons of 50 and 60 lbs. weights. MICAHAJAH DAVIS. 4th of 7th mo. 1804. [eW6m]
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, October 6th, 1804— Between James Anderson, and Philip Thurman, merchants and partners, under the firm of James Anderson and Co. And Bernard Markham, and Francis Offborne, executors of George Markham, deceased. THE defendant, Bernard Markham, upon whom an attachment for his contempt in not answering the bill of the plaintiff hath been returned executed, still failing to answer the same, the court this 6th day of October, in the year 1804, upon the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, doth take their bill for confessed, as to that defendant, and will proceed at a future day to decree the matter thereof, unless the said defendant, on or before the tenth day of the term next after he shall have been served with a copy of this order, shew cause to the contrary. A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. November 8. W2m
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, September 28th, 1804— Between Charles Yancey, Plaintiff. And William Lipscomb, David Bullock, executor of John Bullock, Nelson Crawford, William Crawford, John Crawford and Charles Crawford, executor of David Crawford, and Robert Kimbrough, Defendants. THE defendants, William Lipscomb and Robert Kimbrough, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is Ordered—That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. Nov. 7. W2m
TO RENT—For the ensuing year,
THE LOT, and two-story BRICK HOUSE, containing three tenements, which the subscriber purchased at the sale of George Nicholson, deceased. The lot is well situated for a warehouse, and the brick building for a bate-house, lumber-house, or Tobacco Factory. November 14. JOHN ELLIS. if
FOR SALE—at Rocketts.
THE LOT, and two-story BRICK HOUSE, containing three tenements, which the subscriber purchased at the sale of George Nicholson, deceased. The lot is well situated for a warehouse, and the brick building for a bate-house, lumber-house, or Tobacco Factory. November 14. JOHN ELLIS. if
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers that he has engaged a sufficient number of good workmen, and will be thankful for a continuance of their favours.
Dec. 1. T533w
FOR SALE—at Rocketts.
THE LOT, and two-story BRICK HOUSE, containing three tenements, which the subscriber purchased at the sale of George Nicholson, deceased. The lot is well situated for a warehouse, and the brick building for a bate-house, lumber-house, or Tobacco Factory. November 14. JOHN ELLIS. if
With to employ a man without a family as an Assistant in my School at the Hot-Springs in the county of Bath, who can well come recommended for his sobriety, morality and integrity; and qualified to teach Arithmetic and Surveying. Such a person will meet with encouragement by applying to the Rev'd Mr. Blair, or Mr. Peter Tunley, in the city of Richmond; Capt. John Beale, in the county of Botetourt, or the subscriber at this place. FRANCIS CRUTCHFIELD. Hot-Springs, Nov. 21. (epf3w)
CHOICE LANDS—FOR SALE.
A DIVISION of the famous Samson Town Lands having taken place, between the heirs of James Park Farley, Esq. dec'd. and Col. John S. Farley and his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Morison, the subscribers, Robert Taylor of Norfolk, and Charles Duncan at Rossburg, near Peterburgh, are fully empowered by the said Col. Farley and Mrs. Morison, to dispose of their proportion, containing 12,852 acres, which are surveyed and laid off in eight lots, containing from 500 to 2500 acres, agreeable to plots in the possession of the said Duncan. The four largest lots, are of excellent quality, each containing a considerable proportion of the richest low grounds, which produce tobacco of the very first quality, as has been experienced by one of the subscribers, who flipp'd it for a number of years. These lands lie on Dan and Smith's rivers, in Rockingham county, on the borders of North Carolina, about 170 miles from Peterburgh and Richmond. As there are seldom such lands for sale, they must be an object to those who want to purchase such as will produce fine tobacco, hemp and small grain. One third of the price must be paid in ready money, one third in twelve months, and the other third in two years, the purchaser giving bond with unexceptionable security bearing interest from the date it not punctually paid. Those who wish to purchase will be shown the lands by Doctor John C. Cox, living at Lockville, near Rockingham Court-House, and the terms made known by ROBERT TAYLOR, or CHARLES DUNCAN. Peterburgh, Nov. 24. eptf
THOMAS COURTNEY—TAYLOR:
VERY respectfully begs permission to acquaint the public, that he still continues to occupy the house on the Main-street opposite the Bank, and immediately above Mr. Davis's Printing-Office. He tenders his most grateful acknowledgments to those gentlemen who have been so obliging as to favor him generally, and assures them and the public generally, that no exertion shall be wanting to ensure a continuance of patronage. Two or three good workmen would meet with employment by applying as above; and a couple of active lads are wanting as apprentices. Dec. 1. eptf
NOTICE.
To be sold to the highest bidder, on the fourth Wednesday in December next, at Hanover Court-House.
THE Seat whereon the subscriber now resides, containing between three and four hundred acres, of valuable farming land. This situation combines as many natural advantages, as most in the country. It is believed to be equally healthy with any in its vicinity; the neighbourhood opulent and agreeable, and navigation along at the door. It is peculiarly adapted to a professional gentleman; being within twenty miles of the city of Richmond, six of the court-house, two of Hanover town, six of New-Castle; and four of an excellent manufacturing mill. On this farm is a very spacious dwelling house (somewhat out of repair) but in tolerable good condition for the reception of a large and genteel family; a new kitchen almost finished, a large barn in very good repair, and a soft excellent apple orchard, with a variety of other fine fruits. The terms of sale will be, one third of the purchase money paid on the day of sale; one third, on that day twelve months; and the other third in six months, from the period at which the second payment becomes due. The bonds to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid; and a deed of trust on the land, to secure the payment of the two last instalments. Any person who may wish to view the farm, will apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Messrs. Lany Jones, John Anderson, or Edward Handley, who reside near the premises. BATHURST JONES. Hanover County, Nov. 14. (tds.)
PETER BELLETT,
NURSERY and SEEDSMAN, at Williamsburg, intending to remove to the state of New-York, offers FOR SALE, his NURSERY; containing 20 acres of rich manured Land, with about 100,000 TREES, of which 25,000, consisting as follows, are fit to be transplanted this season. 44 Sors of Apples at 1/6 per Tree. 44 Do. of Pears 1/4 to 1/6. do. 30 Do. of Peach 1/4 to 1/6. do. 10 Do. of Nectarine 1/6 to 2/6. do. 10 Do. of Apricot 1/6 to 2/6. do. 3 Do. of Quince 1/6 to 2/6. do. 19 Do. of Cherries 1/6 to 2/6. do. 18 Do. of Plums 1/6 to 2/6. do. 4 Do. of Almond 3/6. do. 5 Do. of Mulberries 1/6 to 4/6. do. 2 Do. of Figs 1/6. do. 7 Do. of Ratsberry Bushes Lombardy and Balsam Poplars Currants, Gooseberries and Strawberries of sorts, Grape Vines of sorts, Artichokes and Asparagus Roots, together with a variety of flowering Shrubs, Flower Roots and Seeds and Rose Bushes, and a small quantity of Garden Seeds of this year's growth. ALSO—may be had with the nursery 3 Negroes, 3 of which are well acquainted with Gardening and Nursery work. Also 3 Horses, 5 Steers, 4 Cows, and the nursery and farming utensils, which if not sold by the 1st day of May next, will be set up at Public sale on that day, until which time he will continue to sell Trees &c. &c. &c. on lower terms than usual. Orders left with Mr. George Greenhow at Richmond, Messrs. John and Sam. Peniton at Peterburgh, will be duly attended to with dispatch. Williamsburg, Nov. 24. eptf.
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.
MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot. B—round the Calf. B—the pitch of ditto. D—round the heel and instep. E—round the instep. G—across the ball of the foot. F—the gait against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. June 30. eptf.
WILL BE SOLD,
At public sale, at Zurcher's Brook's Tavern, in Manchester, on Tuesday the 11th of December next, 150 acres of LAND,
ALL in woods, and of prime quality, lying in Glosfield county, on the north side of the Buckingham road, and adjoining the lands of Mr. James Scott, about seven miles from Manchester. The terms of sale will be one half cash, and twelve months credit for the other on giving bond with approved security. Any person wishing to purchase will be shown the land by applying to Mr. James Patterson or Joseph C. Brown of Manchester. WM. GAY. Buckingham, Nov. 7. (tds.)
BATES'S ALMANAC—FOR 1805—Publish-
ed by Messrs. Davis & Courtenay, may be had at the Office of the Enquirer. September 19. eptf
SADDLERY.
JOHN MCENERY, SADDLER, respectfully informs the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has just received an elegant and well chosen assortment of Saddlery, Coach and Harness Mountings, Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. &c. laid in under his own inspection, whereby he is enabled to offer them on the most reduced terms. November 21.
ILLIS or LADING, SHERIFF'S BLANKS
BLANK BONDS, &c. &c. TOE SALE AT THIS OFFICE.