The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-04-06 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) PUBLISHED BY RITCHIE & WORSLEY, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM...payable in advance.
NUMBER 103.]
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 6, 1805.
[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 they 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. 
Sales at Auction.
WILL positively be sold, on Saturday next, at 12 o'clock on the premises, on a credit of twelve months, for a Deed of Trust on the property, or approved personal security, that beautiful and valuable LOT, known in the plan of the city, by the No. 542, and lying near to those lots of Wm. Hay, Esq. in front of his dwelling house.  PROSSER & MONCURE, V.M's.  April 4.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday, the 10th day of April next, will be sold, at Public Auction, on a credit of four months, at the dwelling house of Thomas Gilliam:  ALL his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting of a variety of Valuable Articles. At the same time, and on the same terms, will be sold, a pair of elegant well broke CARRIAGE HORSES, & a SADDLE HORSE. On the same day will be rented to the highest bidder, for one or more years, the HOUSE and LOT now occupied by said Gilliam.  THOMAS TAYLOR, C. Co. V. M.  March 21.
Auction Sales.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.  WILL in future sell at the store occupied by Mr. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual.  Dec. 1, 1804. epf
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.  He has for sale—A FEW SHARES IN THE MANCHESTER TURNPIKE. Also—Old State Certificates, bearing six per cent interest.  March 12. tf
FAIRFIELD RACES.
ON Monday the 6th day of May, THE FAIRFIELD JOCKEY CLUB CUP will be run for, free for all ages—the horses to be bona fide the property of members—distance, two mile heats.  The day following, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats.  On the third day, the PURSE OF THE PROPRIETOR OF THE COURSE, of two hundred dollars, three mile heats.  On Thursday, a SHEEP STAKE for Colts of 3 years old, for a pipe of best Madeira Wine; distance, two mile heats. Four Colts are entered, and the subscription closed.
WEIGHTS AS FOLLOW:
  Aged 133 lbs.   6 years old 128   5 do. do. 118   4 do. do. 106   3 do. do. 90   Mares & Geldings allowed 3 lbs. 
ESME SMOCK, who is now proprietor of the Course, informs gentlemen of the Turf, that the money to be run for on each day, will be placed in the hands of the Judges. He is willing to rent the Dining House, and the Booths in the Field. Persons will be placed at the gate to receive Toll, as usual. He will also furnish stables and litter for race horses gratis; and board for cents at 2 3/4 pr. day.  March 26. (epfR)
LOST,
Three certificates standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for the State of Virg. in the name of John Guillett (Virg.)  One certificate of 6 per cent stock issued the 17th of April 1793, No. 852, for 23 dols. 84 cents—One ditto 6 per cent deferred stock issued the same time No. 814, for 11 dollars 92 cents—One ditto 3 per cent stock issued the same time, No. 816, for 17 dollars.  April 4. GW.
FRESH SUPPLY OF SPANISH HIDES.
FOR SALE,  A LARGE quantity of prime Spanish Hides, on moderate terms. Apply to the subscriber opposite the Post-Office, Richmond.  MICAJAH DAVIS.  4th Mo: 4th.—tf.
FOR RENT:
THE Large White HOUSE at Rockets, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Crockock. For terms apply to GALLEGO, RICHARD & CO.  January 14. (f)
TO BE SOLD—FOR READY MONEY,
IN pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 7000 dols. 40 cents, with the expenses of sale, A NUMBER OF SLAVES and so much of that valuable Estate in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON WORKS, as shall appear sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the said expenses; the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves aforesaid, being on the land.  The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of April next.  The slaves are represented to be very valuable. The land is so well known, as to render a description unnecessary.  EEN. MORSE, D.M. for Jos. SCOTT, M. V. S.  March 1, 180
THE CELEBRATED WARM SPRINGS IN VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers have taken a lease of ten years, of the highly celebrated MEDICINAL SPRINGS in the county of Bath, called the Warm Springs, so justly famed for their great cures and general relief in many complaints.  THEY are now preparing every necessary comfort and accommodation to suit the amusement of those who have health, (and to promote the recovery of those who want it,) and it is deemed necessary to make these things widely known, because complaints have heretofore been made against the entertainment which has been offered.  Preparations are made for at least one hundred constant boarders, besides transient guests, for the accommodation of which the subscribers will make all possible exertions; and they flatter themselves, that those who may place confidence in this advertisement, will not find the smallest cause for regret or complaint.  ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER.  March 28.—(epgw.)
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Shareholders are hereby notified, that the fourth installment will become due on Saturday the 6th of April, and will be received at the Bank and at the offices of Discount and Deposit at Norfolk, Petersburg and Fredericksburg. Certificates of Stock will after that day be issued on application at the Bank.  March 8, 1805.—(ep1M.)
VALUABLE LANDS—FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell a HALF SHARE in the Dijnal Swamp Company—also, SHARES in the Canal from Albemarle Sound, to Elizabeth river—Also, one third of three Tracts of LAND, lying on Nansemond river near Suffolk, the three tracts amounting in the whole, to about 1200 acres. Any person inclined to purchase, may be informed of the terms of sale by directing a letter to the subscriber, living near the post-office at Linsday's store, Albemarle county.  March 30.—(2awgw.)
NOTICE.
THAT Mr. Anthony Dibrell of Buckingham county, is hereby fully authorized to make sale of one TRACT of LAND, in Patrick, containing 5000 acres, lying on Dan river—three ditto in Grayson county, lying on the waters of Little Reed Island creek—two of a thousand acres each, and one of 500 acres; the said Dibrell will attend at next April Grayson court for the sale of the said lands for and on behalf of NATTHI ANDERSON.  Albemarle county, March 19, 1805. tds.
TO RENT,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY,  A TENEMENT on Shockoe Hill, adjoining the house now occupied by Mr. John McCrede, lately possessed by the Subscriber. There is on it a convenient Wooden House with two rooms, a closet and a passage, on the first floor. Two rooms and a closet above, a kitchen and three cellars below with a Smoke House and Garden.  January 17th 1805. Wm. LONG. epf.
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 me 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.....C—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. Fix the heel 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.  January 1. epf
NOTICE.
THE subscribers having put an end to their retail business, request the debtors to this firm to come forward, without loss of time, to have their accounts adjusted, and to pay what may be due. As great indulgence has been already given, further cannot reasonably be expected. George McCrede will attend at this place, for the purposes of settling the accounts, and receiving payments. Those who do not pay, or give satisfactory assurance of paying soon, must blame themselves if suits are instituted against them.  LYLE & MC CREDE.  Manchester, Feb. 5.—(epgw.)
ADVERTISEMENT.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months,  FIVE TRACTS of LAND, belonging to the estate of Thomas Anderson, dec. viz:—One in Campbell county, of 400 acres, lying on both sides of the main road, on the branches of Beaver Creek; this tract to be sold at next April Campbell court, being the 8th day of the month.
One in Botetourt county off 60 acres, lying on Catawba creek; this tract to be sold at next April Botetourt court, being the 11th day of the month; these two tracts to be attended by Mr. Anthony Dibrell, who is hereby fully authorized to act for the executors of the said Thomas Anderson.  One of 400 acres, one of 147 acres, and one of 50 acres, lying in Buckingham county, the two former on the waters of Rock Island creek, and the latter one on Irving's ferry road. These three last tracts to be sold at next May Buckingham court, being the 13th day of the month. Bond with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date, but if punctually paid the interest shall be remitted.
NATTHI ANDERSON, & ROBERT RIVES.  Ex'rs of Thos. Anderson, dec.  Albemarle county, March 19, 1805. tds.
TO PRINTERS.
HENRY OURAM—PRESS-MAKER,  South-east corner of Prune and Sixth-streets:  RESPECTFULLY informs the trade, that he undertakes to supply Printing-Offices with every thing in his line, having a complete Printer's Framer, constantly employed in making the wood part of Presses, Fountains, Rules, &c. &c. Copies of all sizes, Composing Sticks, Brays & Wood Galleys, &c. &c. exclusively on Land, or made to order with dispatch and neatness.  Orders from any part of the Continent attended to.  Philad. Jan. 5. epdm.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two lots of ground, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec'd. fronting the Basin of the James River Canal, near the center of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story BRICK BUILDING, eighty feet in length, with four tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places in each, with large wheels fixed for boiling and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars, with fire places in each. This house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty eight feet square, with two good cellars with fire places in each for cooking, in the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places. Also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family, likewise a small wooden building with a cellar, built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop; also two stables and a carriage house. The buildings except the kitchen, stable and carriage house, are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against fire in the rate of Virginia, and the premiums paid. The lots front the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street, and the street leading to Shockoe warehouse, on the two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city.
The terms of sale, will be fifteen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue, bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed; and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other in this city.  February 8.—tf
WILLIAM AUSTIN.
From circumstances not attended to when the above valuable property was advertised for sale, the subscriber has postponed the day of sale, till Wednesday the Eighth day of May next, at which time it will certainly take place at 12 o'clock on the premises; when one fourth of the purchase money only will be required in hand, and a credit of three, six and nine months given for the balance, the purchaser to give bonds and security to carry interest from the day of sale, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment.  March 12. Wm. AUSTIN.
LAND FOR SALE.
A TRACT of about 850 acres, lying on James River, adjoining the town of Lynchburg; one hundred and forty of which is low ground, and said to be of the first quality; a considerable proportion of the high ground lies well, and well adapted to the culture of tobacco and grain. It has an excellent road and rock fishery on it; a small apple orchard, a good dwelling house and convenient out-houses; a mill seat, supposed to be superior to any in that part of the country—the mill house would fit within thirty-six poles of the river, on navigable water. Likely negroes would be received in part pay, and a generous price allowed for one or two blacksmiths that are under 36 years of age, and good workmen. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber on the premises, or Mr. William Brown, merchant, in Lynchburg.  March 1. LEWELLEN JONES. (epf)
CHOICE LAND—FOR SALE.
EIGHT hundred acres of Land, two hundred and fifty of which is considered valuable low grounds; five hundred and fifty acres of the tract extremely well timbered, with a quantity of excellent lime stone situated conveniently on a navigable river; a valuable mill-seat. There is on this tract of land very valuable and convenient improvements, one two story wooden house, 42 feet by 20, perfectly new and neatly finished with painting; one other house that is almost commenced with the one already described, built of brick, 30 feet by 20; a new and well built garden; the yard well inclosed by post and railing, with all other convenient out houses. The situation of this tract of land is well known to be valuable in every respect, being on the navigable river Rivanna, in the county of Albemarle, 70 miles above Richmond, 70 from Fredericksburg, 10 below Charlottesville, and 4 below Milton. One third of the price must be paid in ready money, the balance in three annual payments. Those who wish to purchase, will be shown the land by the proprietor.  RANDOLPH LEWIS.  April 2. (34)
TO BE SOLD.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed to me by the late Henry Randolph, Esq. to secure the payment of certain sums of money in the said deed, acknowledged to be due from him to Lyle and McCrede, merchants—a parcel of land situated in the county of Chesterfield, within the distance of four miles from Manchester, and estimated to contain about three hundred and fifteen acres. This land, commonly known by the name of Scott's tract, or the Camp tract, will be set up for sale to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the first of May next, between the hours of eleven A. M. and two P. M. at Zachariah Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the following terms, viz:—One third of the purchase money to be paid down, one third in six months, and the remaining third in twelve months from the day of sale.  Bond and security will be required for the punctual payment of the credit instalments, on which payment being made, a proper conveyance will be executed by  JOHN HEVENINGHAM.  Chesterfield, March 28.—(epids.)
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, on Saturday the 20th day of April next, at the Rawleigh Tavern, in the city of Williamsburg;
THAT valuable Plantation called YARMOUTH, lying in James City county, on Chickahominy River, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two story brick house, with two rooms and a passage above and below; porticoes on each side; a large and capacious barn, and three other out-houses. The whole tract, including an island, in view of the house, high and low land with marshes, contains about 2700 acres; scarcely one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the house, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks, with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive, and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and wild fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit, tended with care, are now in their prime. The terms of sale are one third cash and one, two and three equal annual payments, for the balance.  PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. For ELIZA INNES.  Feb. 19. (epids)
FISHER & LESUR,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE SUPPLY OF
GROCERIES, viz:
  Muscovado Sugar Pepper, Pimento, Cloves   Bett Green Coffee Nutmegs, Mace and   Double and single refined Caffia   Loaf Sugar Madder, Brimstone, All-   Retail Molasses and Tre- um and Copperas   kle Spanish & Bengal Indigo   Old Antigua, Jamaica, Spermacei Oil   Santa Cruz, St. Kitts Coloring   and N. E. Rum Pickled Salmon and Cod   Old Cognac Brandy Fish   Holland Gin New-York Candles and   Madeira, Port, Sherry, Soap   Teneriffe and Malaga Gun Powder   Wine Patent Shot from 1 to 22   Bottled Port and Claret Thomas Leiper's Snuff   Caldwell, Fraiser & Co's Maccaba do.   superfine Chocolate Porter Corks   Young Hyson, Souchong, Gin Cafes   Imperial, and a few ca- Demijohns   nisters containing 1 1/2 Cut qt & pint Decanters   Gun-powder Tea Plain qt & half pint do.   Scotch Barley Plain and cut half pint,   Fresh Oil and Olives qt & quart Tumblers   Basket Salt Cut Jelly Glasses   Fresh Mustard China Bowls from 1 pint   Spanish Segars to 6 quarts   Martineque, Noyau and Tea and Coffee Cups and   Bordeaux Cordials Saucers   Box Raffles & Almonds Patent Night Lamps.   Raw & ground Ginger 
ALSO—A QUANTITY OF
GERMAN OSNABURGS & TICKLENBURGS.
All of which were selected for this market by J. Fisher, and will be sold Wholesale and Retail on moderate terms.  March 30. (copy)
A TRACT OF LAND.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, on which he at present resides, situated in the county of Westmoreland, and bounded by the rivers Potomac and Wicwomac. This tract contains about seven hundred acres of strong low ground, one half of which is thickly covered with very valuable pine and oak timber, and the soil well suited to the culture of corn and small grain; the situation a very healthy and handsome one, commanding an extensive view up, and a boundless view down the Potomac. The waters to which this land is immediately attached afford an abundance and with great convenience the finest oysters and wild fowl in their season; and fish in great variety and of the finest kinds throughout the year. The purchaser may have the flock of cattle, sheep and hogs, together with the implements of husbandry on the plantation. One half the amount of purchase must be paid at the time of taking possession, which may be had with the close of the present year with undisturbed title; for the remainder, twelve months credit will be given on payment being satisfactory secured.  ALEXANDER PARKER.  Westmoreland, March 19. (epgw.)
CHOICE LANDS—FOR SALE.
A DIVISION of the famous Saura 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 Morton, the subscribers, Rollin Taylor of Norfolk, and Charles Duncan at Rossin, near Petersburg, are fully empowered by the said Col. Farley and Mrs. Morton, to dispose of their proportion, containing 12,892 acres, which are surveyed and laid off in eight lots, containing from 500 to 2800 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 shipped it for a number of years.
Those lands lie on Dan and Smith's rivers, in Rockingham county, on the borders of North Carolina, about 170 miles from Petersburg 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 if not punctually paid. Those who wish to purchase will be shown the lands by Doctor John C. Cox, living at Leesburg, near Rockingham Court-House, and the terms made known by  ROBERT TAYLOR, or CHARLES DUNCAN.  Petersburg, Nov. 24. epf
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE CHASE.
THURSDAY, Feb. 14.
(continued.)
On the request of Mr. Harper, and with the consent of the managers, EDMUND RANDOLPH a witness on behalf of the respondent, was sworn.
Mr. Hopkinson. Were you present at the trial of Callender?
Mr. Randolph. I was present during a short part of the time.
Mr. Harper. What was the general conduct and demeanor of the court towards the counsel. Was it harsh, rough and irritating; or was it mild and facetious?
Mr. J. Randolph. I wish to submit to the court, whether it is proper to put this question in the form proposed. I wish the witness may in stating the conduct of the court, confine himself to specific facts, as much as possible.
Mr. Harper. The general conduct of the court is a matter of fact, and the particular acts of the court go to show what that was.
The President here desired the question to be reduced to writing, when Mr. Harper said that he had no objection to withdrawing the question—Mr. J. Randolph, however, waving any objection to the question, the President desired Mr. Randolph to proceed.
Mr. Randolph. The answer I have to make is very short. Having been absent the greater part of the time, I do not consider myself competent to say what the general conduct of the court was. I recollected that shortly after the trial commenced, I came into court, and sat very near the bench on which the judges sat. I continued there some time, while a portion of the very lengthy indictment was reading—I then went out, and returned to my own house, where I continued until the time when I supposed the reading of the indictment would be finished. Just on my entrance into the lobby of the court, I saw the counsel for the traverser folding up their papers and retiring from the bar.
Mr. Harper. Were you in court during the time when the previous motions were made?
Mr. Randolph. Shortly after the indictment was found against Callender, I was in court. The only incident, which I recollected to have taken place at that time, was seeing the clerk, or the attorney of the district hand up to Judge
Chase a paper about which I made enquiry of some body near me, and learnt that it was a warrant or process for apprehending Callender. This is all I recollected previous to the arrest of Callender. When Callender was brought into the court, I stood outside of the crowd, at some distance from the court. I heard a great deal said, but I do not recollect what I did hear. I am, therefore, satisfied that I am incapable of giving a connected statement of what passed at that time. On the succeeding day the trial commenced; but I was not present when the motion was made for a continuance. I have stated already how far I was a witness from that time to the conclusion of the trial.
Mr. Harper. What was the demeanor of the court when you saw the counsel folding up their papers?
Mr. Randolph. I do not recollect any specific facts.
Mr. Harper. What was their general demeanor during the trial?
Mr. Randolph. From the causes I have stated I am not able to answer this question.
Mr. Harper. Have you no general impression?
Mr. Randolph. I cannot say I have.
Mr. Harper. Was there any thing, which struck you as remarkable, improper, or otherwise?
Mr. Randolph. I have no hesitation in saying that I saw nothing that conveyed the idea of corruption.
Mr. Harper. What do you mean by corruption?
Mr. Randolph. I mean an evil intention to oppress the traverser. I speak only of those parts of the trial which I witnessed myself, and I must be understood as knowing little of what passed from my own observation.
Mr. Harper. You say you perceived no evil intent to oppose the party?

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15 000    Years. POPULATION. IMPORTS. EXPORTS. REVENUE. EXPENDITURE. MONEY. STOCKS. LANDS SOLD. NATIONAL FUNDS.   Free persons. Slaves increase near 2 3/4 per cent per annum. Total population, including 1804, Louisiana. Total increase in each year. Persons in each square mile. Improved Lands, part of 640 millions acres. Cultivated per acre. In their natural state. Militia. Navy United States. Seamen. Emigrants &c. in 1804. The Slaves imported. Merchandise, including emigrant's furniture, &c. Domestic produce. Total Exports. Tons, merchant vessels on which duties were collected. Averaged labor per day. Averaged wheat per bushel. Impact on merchandise and tonnage. Total receipts, revenue, &c. Civil list and contingencies. Total Expenditure. Metallic medium. Bank notes in circulation. Number of Banks. Banking capital. Highest war debt. Active sinking fund including reimbursements. Custom-house bonds and cash in the treasury. 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NEW-YORK, March 28.
By the ship Liverpool Packet, captain Waite, in 43 days from Liverpool, we have received London and Liverpool papers to the 9th February.
The papers contain no news of importance—being principally filled with debates in Parliament on the Spanish war, and papers relative to it, submitted to them by the Ministry.
A messenger had arrived in London from Russia with dispatches of an important nature for the British government, a secret expedition of great magnitude, was fitting out at Portsmouth: its destination was conjectured to be some place within the limits of Europe.
The London papers mention the loss of the British East-India ship Earl of Albergavenny, capt. Wadsworth, of 1200 tons, on the Owers, near the Isle of Wight. Out of 390 persons on board, 300 including the captain and first mate, perished. The above ship was outward bound, in company with the Westford, Royal George, the Henry Addington, and Bombay Castle.
The London "STAR" asserts, that Mr. Pitt had signified his intention to resign. In contradiction to this statement, "The Sun" of the 18th Feb. states the following:
"We have forborne, for some days, to notice the fly stories in the leading opposition papers, of letters having been sent by Mr. Pitt to a great personage—of his determination to resign, &c. &c. because we really considered them as too contemptible to require animadversion. But if the party choose to persist in such worthy means of carrying on the contest, if they will daily insult the public with such unfounded fabrications, and persist in repeating them when they know them to be false, it is perhaps necessary that we should notice them so far as to give a direct contradiction.—With respect to the statement of another paper which pretends to support administration, of the intended resignation of Lord Melville we can only say; that it is just as destitute of truth as the former."
The Rt. Hon. Thomas Maitland, has been appointed to the Government of Ceylon.
Price of flour at London, the 4th Feb.—Fine flour 90 to 95s. Seconds 85 to 90s. per sack. Morn. Chron.
LONDON, January 31.
Amidst the violent contentions which have arisen between our political parties, and their numerous subdivisions, the great preparations which are now nearly complete for the grand expedition, and the destination of the great force which composes it, have lately appeared to be but second-rate considerations. It will, however, we have reason to believe, take advantage of the first favorable appearance of the weather, to put to sea. The forces are assembled principally at Portsmouth and the neighboring district, and in the Isle of Wight; and the embarkation will immediately take place at Cowes, Portsmouth and Southampton. We are not aware of the number of the troops, nor could we speak with propriety even of our conjecture as to the object of the expedition. It is generally believed, however, from the terms upon which the transports have been taken up by government, that it will not exceed the confines of Europe.
Several officers left town yesterday, having received orders to join without delay.
A considerable degree of political enquiry & speculation has lately occupied the public mind, relative to what is likely to be the situation of Portugal with regard to the respective belligerent powers; and some people have even gone so far as to define the expedition, now about to take its departure, for the defence of that faithful ally.
It appears, however, upon a transitory view of the present state, and circumstances of that kingdom, and its political relations with France and Spain, that any step of that nature would be premature upon our part; and it seems extremely problematical, whether any arrangement has been concluded with the Prince Regent, by which our troops would be sure of a friendly admission into the territories of her most faithful majesty.
In the next place, it is a mere matter of conjecture whether Bonaparte will be contented, in the present circumstances of the war, with the usual amount of his exactions, or if he will set a new price upon neutrality, either in monies or political concessions. In this latter view of the case he will insist upon throwing a garrison into Lisbon, and the frontier towns, & shutting all the ports of Portugal against the ships and commerce of England. In the former, it is not very probable that ministers will permit Portugal to act decidedly the part which Spain has not been allowed to pursue.
A gentleman just arrived, from Rotterdam, states, that new measures of severity are exercised against the English in Holland. Several British subjects are detained by force, and every kind of British merchandise is confiscated.
A Rotterdam paper of the 29th ult. was received in town yesterday, containing the important intelligence, that, on the day preceding, the Assembly of the State had passed the decree, that the Dutch government was reduced to the necessity of stopping payment of the public annuities. The decree states, as the cause of their bankruptcy, that they have been, unhappily, though their connection with France, involved in the present war with Great Britain, & that they must have either called on the public for a contribution of at least one per cent per month, or of suspending their payments. They preferred the latter, as the least of two evils, and accordingly all payments of the public dividends are stopped. This will be a dreadful calamity to all the widows, orphans, and others, whose whole property has been lodged in the public funds of Holland. It will have very little if any effect in England.
Through the false channel which some weeks since enabled us to be the first to announce the discussions which had arisen between France & Austria on the subject of the Austrian cordon formed on the Italian frontiers, we now learn that neither these discussions, nor the most angry remonstrances of the French Cabinet, for a moment suspended the execution of that measure. On the 19th Dec. the line comprised 42,000 men; other troops were on their route for the same neighbourhood; and we can further assure our readers, that the Austrian corps forming in Hungary, Transylvania, the Banat, Sclavonia, and Croatia, amounted, at the date of the date of the last accounts, to nearly one hundred thousand men, assembled under pretence that the troubles in Belgrade and Servia, rendered a cordon on that frontier necessary, to prevent aggression on the part of the insurgents. This had been the occasion of fresh remonstrances from Paris, on the ground that the imperial cabinet had not deemed such precaution necessary, during those periods of insurrection in which the tranquillity of the Austrian provinces were more exposed than at present; that there-
fore the assembly of the troops in question justified suspicion, and more so, as their number greatly exceeded the alleged occasion.
We have strong reason to believe that the recent march of the French troops into Italy, and the orders which we understand to have been issued for the formation of an extensive French camp in Alsace, early in the ensuing spring, to be immediately connected with the above movements of the Austrian troops.
We have seen a private letter from Vienna of the 16th ult. which states that some days before two couriers arrived within the space of a few hours, with dispatches from Count Cobenzel at Paris; those dispatches are represented as being of the greatest political importance, that three extraordinary conferences of state ensued, and that orders were immediately after given for reinforcing the Austrian troops in Italy.
Private letters from Madrid of the 11th ult. mention the receipt of very unpleasant accounts from Mexico. Some serious troubles had broken out there, and the inhabitants generally are represented as being extremely dissatisfied at the conduct of the present Viceroy. Since the cession of Louisiana to America, the people of Mexico, have evinced a strong disposition to a like union with the United States, and the American government is accused of having sent emissaries to foment their existing discontent.
The Spanish army at St. Roch was according to Madrid letters of the 7th ult. to be augmented with all possible dispatch to 50,000 men. A French auxiliary corps to be commanded by a field marshal, is expected early in the spring, till which period the intended operations of the Spaniards are to be deferred.
The report that Lord Nelson, has taken Minorca is repeated by every advice from the Continent.
Some late French papers assert that it is now determined to attempt the invasion of England early in the spring.
Bonaparte and the Pope are said to be going to Milan, to assist in the Coronation of Joseph Bonaparte, as King of Lombardy.
Many of the officers employed in the secret expedition, have left town for Portsmouth and Southampton, in consequence of positive orders. The enterprise has a primary and an anterior object, and the effort is considered as the most important ever undertaken in this country.
The late French papers are filled with speculations of the probability of peace.—It is asserted, that England has accepted of the mediation of Prussia; that a new Austrian Ambassador is to arrive at Paris; that one of the German Princes has presented a plan for a General Pacification; and that the Sultan has cut off his Vizier's head, for being friendly disposed towards the English, &c. &c.
Mingo Park, the celebrated traveller, started from Portsmouth on Friday, in an armed vessel, for Africa, to pursue his researches in the interior of that continent.
February 5.
The fleet which sailed from Rochfort, consisted, it is said, of one ship of 120 guns, two of 84, and three of 74, besides several frigates. Each ship is stated to have had on board as many soldiers as could be received; and there were also in the fleet a number of artillerymen and two hundred pieces of ordnance.
The possibility that Ireland might be the destination of the Rochfort squadron, was not overlooked by our Naval Administration, who sent off dispatches on Friday night, to Lord Gardner at Cork, and Admiral Druy, Bechervaise, with advice of the enemy having left that town.
Advices were this day received at the India House, stating, the outward bound East India men, viz. Wexford, Albergavenny, Royal George, Henry, Addington, and Bombay Castle, that had failed, are put back to Torbay.
We are still without any certain information relative to the Rochfort Squadron, or to five ships, supposed to be French, seen off Cork, in the course of last week. The following article on this subject is copied from the Dublin Evening Post, of Saturday last:
"Late on Thursday evening, government received an account of a strange fleet having appeared off the Southern coast; Admiral Lord Gardner dispatched some fast sailing cutters to reconnoitre, and no farther intelligence has been received on the subject. This circumstance as usual, gave rise to exaggerated reports which were prevalent through the town all yesterday—but we expect that upon correct information, it will turn out that some of our own fleets, have occasioned the alarm."
In order to allow time for the consideration of some additional papers, which were this day laid before Parliament, relative to the Spanish war, the debate in the Commons upon this subject, has been deferred till Friday.
Spain lately possessed a very extensive trade in the Mediterranean, all the commerce of France, Genoa, Etruria, &c. being carried on under the Spanish flag, which likewise gave protection to the French intercourse with the Levant and Black sea. America will doubtless seek to avail itself of this carrying trade; but we hope the vigilance of our cruisers, and the energy of our government, will prevent any flag becoming the mere cover for the commercial enterprise of our enemies.
Admiral Cornwallis, in the Ville de Paris, with the Neptune, reached Ushant on the 28th ult. at which time his squadron comprised only 14 sail of the line.
A Spanish Lieutenant-General, named Filangieri, has arrived at Ferrol, to take the command of the troops in garrison (10,000 in number) and he is to have at his disposal seven hundred men, commanded by French officers.—The inhabitants are also organized into a corps for the defence of the town.
All the private letters and papers brought by ten mails which have arrived from Hamburg, agree in stating, that the obstacles which have occurred in the mediation on the part of Prussia, in the dispute between Russia and France, still continue; and that Bonaparte is much concerned at this circumstance. Austria, Prussia, and Russia, is also represented as being far advanced in negotiations, of which it is the object to maintain the peace of the continent, and to guarantee it against encroachments upon the part of any other power.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 7.
On Tuesday last arrived here, the ship Lord Nelson, Capt. Maginnis, from St. Thomas, which Iland he left on the 26th December, in company with the ship Harmony, Capt. Reed, of 20 guns, and the Nymph, Capt. Hensen, of 10 guns.—Previous to failing they agreed to keep company for their mutual protection. A few hours after they failed, they fell in with a large 120 gun privateer of 10 guns, two of them long 12 pounders, and 100 men, all of whom, as well as the captain, were blacks.
Captain Maginnis seeing that the privateer was making a stretch to cut off the Nymph, directly gave too to give her time to come up with him; in this, however, he was disappointed, as the privateer succeeded in boarding and carrying her. The Lord Nelson then continued her course, the privateer in chase, which she kept up the whole of the night, and at 3 P. M. the following day, the wind having greatly abated, the privateer came up to her, when the Lord
Nelson prepared for action, which soon commenced by the enemy attempting to board. This manoeuvre, Capt. Maginnis evaded by heaving his ship in the wind, and giving the privateer his broadside of star and grane shot. The action then continued within pistol shot with great warmth on both sides, for upwards of an hour and an half, the privateer making several attempts to board; at length she crowded what fail she could and bore off in the most shattered condition, her rigging being very much cut, her main-boom shot away, and all her bulwarks entirely gone. Capt. Maginnis adds, that the officers and crew behaved with great intrepidity, and gave the privateer three cheers as she fled off.
The Harmony, Capt. Reed, made all sail, and bore away before the action commenced, at the time the privateer was endeavouring to cut off the Nymph.
CORK, Thursday evening 9 o'clock.—Nothing, it seems, in all this battle about an enemy being on the coast. The alarm arose from a ship not answering signals."
West-Indies.
FROM JAMAICA.
Extract of a letter from Montego-Bay, dated March 2.
"With respect to the restrictions on American vessels, there are various opinions: but from VERY GOOD authority, I am led to believe that it will not take place, at least for one year. You will find, that at Barbadoes, it was continued for that period. A gentleman who saw the Governor's instructions, tells me, they were not so imperative as was at first represented, for they direct, that if the ports of this island are opened after the six months to Americans, he is to assign the reasons for so doing to government."
"The same letter adds, "I am sorry to say, that from the late accounts from England, the planters are inclined to raise the price of rum, already too high, to 4s. 6d. or 5s. The price is not yet fixed."
A proclamation by his excellency Charles Cameron, governor of the Bahama islands, dated Nassau (N. P.) Feb. 15th, prohibits, till further orders, the exportation from these islands of corn, all sorts of grain, pulse, flour, bread, rice, every species of salted provisions, cattle, and live stock of all kinds. From this proclamation it may be inferred, that a good market for articles of provision would now be found in Nassau.
Domestic Intelligence.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The following memorial is in circulation, for the signatures of the FRIENDS of the CONSTITUTION:—
To the Honourable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The memorial of the subscribers, citizens of the said commonwealth,
MOST RESPECTFULLY REPRESENTS;
THAT your memorialists have seen, with alarm and regret, proposals, recently and suddenly sent forth and pressed upon your consideration, for calling a convention, with the avowed intention of altering some of the most important principles of the constitution of this state.
Your memorialists, who, in common with their fellow-citizens, have, for nearly fifteen years, enjoyed the benefits resulting from our present system of government, framed by the wisdom, adopted by the choice, and suited to the character of the people, are unable to discover what new or formidable evils have arisen to require, even deliberation, on a change.
We now enjoy personal liberty; freedom of religion, of speaking, and of writing; property and reputation are protected. Some inconveniences may exist; but they are within the reach of remedy from the constitutional power of the legislature.
Believing the constitution to be so composed and organized, as fully to secure all the objects of good government, and seeing no prospect, but that of danger, in a project of innovation, which when required by no evident necessity, can lead to no useful end, your memorialists, solemnly protesting against the measure, the pernicious consequences of which they sincerely deprecate, rely on the virtue and patriotism of the Senate and House of Representatives, to preserve their country from the impending evil, and confidently hope they will firmly reject, whatever application may be made for assembling a convention, having for its object, any change in the constitution of Pennsylvania.
And your memorialists, &c.
PHILADELPHIA, March 20.
At a numerous meeting of the democratic citizens of the city and county of Philadelphia, held at the house of John Miller, in north Fourth street.
THOMAS LEIPER,
Was called to the chair.
JOSEPH CLAY,
Was chosen secretary.
The committee appointed for that purpose, reported a draft of a CONSTITUTION for "the Society of Friends of the People," which being read,
On motion, ordered, That the same be read a second time—which being done,
On motion, The same was read by articles, and was adopted.
The preamble being under consideration, was read, and being amended, was adopted.
The question being taken on the whole reports, the same was unanimously adopted as follows:
PRINCIPLES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SOCIETY
OF FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE.
At this eventful period, when men are combining, and combined, who have heretofore professed opposite political doctrines, and have acted to produce opposite political ends; when a suggestion to convene the people in their sovereign character is deprecated as an evil, is denounced as an innovation, and proscribed as a revolution; when the form of our government is said to have arrived at a perfection incapable of further improvement, its imperfections are blazoned as republican symmetry, and it is insinuated that the people are incompetent to manage their own affairs or to be trusted with their own welfare; and when their rights and happiness are to be made subservient to the views of ambition or of interest, it becomes the solemn and bounden duty of the people to unite their efforts to preserve themselves against insidious attacks, concealed conspiracy, or open treachery.
With a view therefore, to cultivate a just knowledge of rational liberty, to facilitate the
enjoyment and exercise of our civil rights, to maintain "that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness; and that for the advancement of these ends, they have at all times, an unalienable, and indefeasible right to alter, reform, or abolish their government, in such manner as they may think proper;" and to transmit to posterity the glorious inheritance of a free representative government, THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE is established.—Unbiased by religious or national distinctions, unaffected by any other motive than that of the public good, and unmoved by any other ambition than that of promoting the general welfare, this institution embraces the interests, and invites the support of every virtuous citizen.
The society hold these truths to be self-evident,
"That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights: that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed: that, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundations on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness."
To maintain and effectuate these principles is the design of this institution, and that form may be given to it, and system and order preferred, the following rules are ordained for its government:
ART. 1.
The society shall be co-extensive with the state, but for the convenience of the members, there shall be a separate meeting in the city of Philadelphia, and in each county, which shall choose to adopt this constitution. A member admitted in the city of Philadelphia, or in any county, shall of course be a member of the society at large, and may attend any of the meetings wherever held.
ART. 2.
A meeting of the society shall be held in the city of Philadelphia, on the second Thursday in every month, and in the respective counties as often and at such times as they shall by their own rules determine; but the president of each respective meeting may convene the members on any special occasion.
ART. 3.
The election of new members and of the officers of the society shall be by ballot, and by a majority of the votes of the members present at each respective meeting: But no member shall be voted for at the same meeting at which he is proposed. The names of the members proposing and candidates for admission shall be entered in a book kept for that purpose. Every member on admission shall subscribe this constitution and pledge himself to support the principles of the institution.
ART. 4.
The officers of the meeting in the city of Philadelphia, shall consist of a president, two vice-presidents, two secretaries, and a corresponding committee of five members; and the meetings of the respective counties shall choose a president and such other officers as they think proper. The officers of the meeting held in the city of Philadelphia, shall be chosen on the second Thursday in May in every year.
ART. 5.
It shall be the duty of the corresponding committee, to correspond with the various meetings of the society, and with all other societies that may be established on similar principles, in any other of the United States, and to lay all communications which they shall make and receive, together with such other business as they shall from time to time think proper, before the society.
ART. 6.
It shall be the duty of the secretaries to keep minutes of the proceedings of the several meetings of the society.
After the constitution had been adopted by as many of the citizens as could find accommodation in the room, the lower apartments of the house being all crowded, and no means of communicating with the whole at once, it was on motion
Resolved, That this society do meet on Monday next, at Vogdes's great room, near the theatre, in order to afford the citizens who have not had access to the present meeting, an opportunity to enroll their names.
On motion, Resolved, That the nomination of officers, for the same reason be postponed to the next meeting.
Resolved, That the members present, who have had an opportunity of hearing the constitution read—do now affix their signatures thereto.
Resolved, That the proceedings of the society on this evening, be published in the Aurora and in Geyer's German paper.
Signed, THOMAS LEIPER.
Chairman.
JOSEPH CLAY, Sec'y.
Wednesday evening, March 27, 1805.
Mr. Darlington, in the House of Representatives of this commonwealth, on the 12th inst. presented two several memorials, of similar tenor, from sundry citizens of Chester county, praying the Legislature to adopt such measures, as they shall deem proper and expedient, for the purpose of calling a convention, in order to revise and amend certain parts of the constitution of this commonwealth. The principal amendments alluded to in said memorials, are as follows: to wit:
First—To reduce the election of Senators from a quadrennial to an annual period.
Second—To limit the extension of Executive patronage, in making lucrative appointments.
Third—And such reform of the judiciary, as will render it less complex, prolix and expensive—and enable the citizens to procure justice, without fail, denial or delay.
And said memorials were read, and referred to a grand committee, consisting of thirteen members.
Mr. Randolph is said to have declared at Washington, that "in a republic, there ought to be no written constitution." The following explanation of the origin of this report is given by the Aurora.
Now the reader will not be at all surprised to find, that these paragraphs are not only founded on gross misrepresentation, but on the torture of words from their genuine and known import, from an import in which every republican must concur, to a meaning opposite and repugnant to the mind and expressions of Mr. Randolph—the occurrence concerning a written constitution arose at Washington city. A conversation concerning principles of government produced an observation from it, it is believed, Roger Griswold, that the republicanism of the people of Connecticut was as decided as that of any part of the union; their frame of government was the royal charter; but their republicanism was founded in their simplicity of manners and frugal habits—to this Mr. Randolph
replied, that he preferred republicanism established upon the habits and virtues of the people, to that kind of republicanism which is forced on a people by a written constitution, where the manners of the people are repugnant thereto.
These are in substance the sentiments of Mr. Randolph—and whether they do him more honor, or confer more disgrace on those who have endeavoured to pervert them, every man is competent to determine. As to what concerns the expression of the constitution being a matter of experiment—it is presumed that a repetition of the very expressions of Gen. Washington on that point, is not intended to be held forth as a matter of reprobation—the more readily because it is also the truth.
ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, APRIL 6, 1805.
COMMON COUNCIL.
At an election held in the different Wards of this city on Wednesday last, the following gentlemen were chosen, viz.
JEFFERSON WARD:
* Robert Mitchell, * Humphrey Dabney, * Gen. Wm. Smith, * Sam. Pleasants, jun. * David Lambert, * Benjamin Tate, * John Dixon, * William Goodwin.
MADISON WARD:
* Joseph Gallego, * Henry S. Shore, Samuel Paine, Charles Copland, Edward Carrington, Robert Pollard, William Richardson, George Pickett.
MONROE WARD:
* Alexander Quarrier, * Thos. Underwood, * William McKim, * John R. Binion, * Anderson Barrett, * Wm. Du Val, * Benjamin Wolfe, * Samuel McCraw.
We have put a far opposite to the names of the republican members. The rest are federalists of course. Those whose names are in Italics, have been elected by the Common Council, as magistrates for the ensuing year. William Du Val, has been elected Mayor. Edward Carrington, Recorder.
Extract of a Letter from the Editor of the Political Observer, dated Walpole, (N. H.) March 21, 1805, to a gentleman in this city.
"Col. JOHN LANGDON is elected Governor of New-Hampshire by a handsome majority—of probably 1500 or 2000 votes; one thousand of which are already ascertained.—This information may be depended on."
The STATISTICAL TABLE which appears in this day's paper, presents us with an ingenious and interesting view of the Political Economy of this country. Part of it is compiled from official documents; the rest is probably extracted from very extensive information. We recommend it to the readers of the Enquirer, who do not prefer a regular file of the paper, to keep this table constantly by them. Political questions are continually occurring, which requires an appeal to such a table.
THE RAINBOW.
We conclude in this day's paper the SECOND SERIES of the numbers of the Rainbow, and we once more take this opportunity of returning our grateful acknowledgements to the members of the association for their ingenious and useful speculations. The office of an humble instrument is not always beneficial, and not often honorable. Yet there is a pleasure, there is even an honour in conveying to the public mind, such essays as have recently emanated from the members of the Rainbow. The elegance of their style has improved the literary taste of Virginia. The variety of their subjects has increased the number and extended the observation of newspaper readers. When such models exist, the rules of composition become more easy; their observance becomes more pleasing. It is by such deftly-drawn and detached efforts, that the national taste is imperceptibly formed; the treasures of literature are filly accumulated and the foundation is laid for works of greater extent and greater labour.
Shall we add, that the essays of the Rainbow have obtained a currency and a name, which reflect no little lustre upon the authors themselves. The most valuable numbers have been culled out, and circulated in most of the papers of the continent. They have been mentioned in the highest terms of commendation in the other states, at Washington during the last winter, and by judges of the very finest taste. An officer, as high in the confidence of his country as he is celebrated in the annals of its literature, paid the high tribute to the merits of the Rainbow, and to the modesty of his own temper, when he declared his doubt whether he should be able to contribute any thing that was worthy of the reputation of the society.
May we not then, be permitted to hope, that the members of the Rainbow, will fill perseverance in their useful exertions? May we not hope, that the same zeal which called this literary embryo into existence, will generously preserve it from premature destruction?
We request the attention of the reader to the political movements of Pennsylvania. He will find in the preceding columns, 1st. The Memorial of the "Constitutional Republicans," who are opposed to the calling of a Convention, 2nd. The proceedings of the "Friends of the People," who promote it; and 3rd. the initiative steps of the House of Representatives.
The northern MAIL of Thursday night, brought us but two papers, one from Baltimore, and the other from Fredericksburg; and they contain no recent intelligence. Two opinions of the same kind have lately occurred. We had no Mail of papers at all on the 28th & 29th ultimo. What new arrangement of the Stages can have produced this irregular arrival of the northern Mail?
JUST RECEIVED.
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, FOUR hundred pieces Hove's Paper, Philadelphia. Beer by the barrel, a small quantity of first quality New-England Cheese; also 400 barrels Corn. EDWARD HALLAM. April 6. (lawf.)
BROAD-ROCK RACES.
ON Tuesday the 9th instant, will be run for, the JOCKE JOCK

FOR THE ENQUIRER. The Rainbow.—Series 2d. No. 12.
A MORAL PICTURE.—PART I. LAURA; OR, THE SINGLE WOMAN.
Let us then form for ourselves an imaginary woman. Without pretending to work by any fanciful and magnificent model, let us fashion her by a standard, most suitable to the acknowledged qualities of her sex and the existing institutions of society.
We admire, for instance, the literary productions of the English females. There is a glow of sentiment about them, a loosing of the imagination, & a delicate taste for the picturesque, which captivates our feelings.
You may see in it the most admirable materials, from which a competent architect might rear a splendid structure. But you must also feel, as you wander through it, that you are plunging like Milton's Satan into a rude and indistinctive chaos, that needs an intelligent mind to bring it into system, and give the fiat, "Let there be light."
The education of a young female, should not therefore be as solid as that of a man, nor should it be as superficial as that of ordinary women. To draw the line of discrimination between the masculine and feminine studies, is a problem of not less difficulty, than the naturalist's attempt to distinguish the vegetable from the animal kingdom;
The genius of her sex is then my only guide in directing the studies of my pupil. We will teach her nothing which we may not continually illustrate by facts, and embellish by sensible impressions. Laura shall not become a mathematician, or an astronomer.
What then shall we teach our pupil? We will introduce her to the history of past ages. Laura shall be acquainted with man not only as he is, but as he has been, through a succession of years.
We will make Laura acquainted with the other families of animated nature. We will put into her hands the eloquent volumes of Buffon, and as the leaves successively pass beneath her eyes, the eloquent naturalist shall bring into review before her the diversified genera of quadrupeds, birds, fishes and insects, which inhabit this many-peopled globe.
The great family of plants, which some botanists have fancifully enough considered as an inferior kind of animals without the powers of locomotion, is more especially entitled to our attention.
The time at length arrives, when Laura is to form new and more interesting relations; when she is to select the inmate of her bosom, her companion thro' the pilgrimage of life, in fact her second self.
Many a flower has been trodden under foot by a pretty woman, because it has no particular attractions of beauty or
smell to recommend it to her notice. Yet Laura has the talent of the curious bee, of extracting even from these the sweetest enjoyments.
My fair pupil shall be in the mean time acquiring all the common accomplishments and graces of her sex. We must accustom Laura to the exercise of the fine arts, poetry, drawing and music, which increase the acumen of the senses, and refine our taste.
When we have thus familiarized the fingers and senses of Laura to the practice of these elegant arts, why should we not extend her researches into their theory?
Whilst I am taking so many pains to improve and polish the mind of Laura, let not the reader think that I have been more forgetful of the attributes of her heart.
These cares have not been thrown away upon my fair pupil. Laura has all the tenderness of her own sex, as well as the firmness of ours.
This is the time for gratitude to return the signal services which the fair Ariadne formerly rendered to the bewildered Theseus.
At length however the choice of Laura is decided. Simplicity becomes the lord of this ineffable treasure. We may now contemplate our pupil in a new scene, occupying a new relation, and encompassed by a new circle of interesting duties.
cise all our vigilance to protect her against the delusions of this seductive passion. We must teach Laura, for experience has already instructed her preceptor, that love is not altogether an involuntary emotion.
Laura must be instructed like a skillful physician, to distinguish this mental disorder into its different stages & periods; and to control her feelings so as to bring its crisis completely within her power.
Laura will scarcely demand the use of these precautions. Her own experience limited as it is, and the knowledge which she possesses of the philosophy of the passions, will anticipate the explanation of her instructor.
We must at length teach Laura the great secret in choosing her husband. We must not suffer her to forget, that the object of her choice is not to be such a man, as her most ardent imagination can desire, but a man, who is the best adapted to her own habits, situation and prospects.
Prudence, for instance, should generally forbid you from marrying a man, whose fortune were very unequal to your own, for should he be much wealthier than yourself, you would perhaps find in him the pride of a tyrant.
At length however the choice of Laura is decided. Simplicity becomes the lord of this ineffable treasure.
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, at their PAINT & OIL MANUFACTORY, Water-Street, Norfolk:
WHITE LEAD, Yellow Ochre, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Black & Lead Colour for painting roofs, Blue and Green in pots of 1, 2 & 3 lbs. each, Vermilion, Prussian Blue, Patent Yellow, Red Lead, Litharge, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Ivory Black.
WILL be given for 12 or 15 BOYS, from 7 to 15 years old. Enquire of the Printers. Dec. 15.
By Authority. LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT, To amend the act entitled "An act further to amend the act entitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States."
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the supervisor of the district of Kentucky, is hereby allowed the further time of three months, from the end of two years after the completion of the sales of lands within this district, for the payment of the direct tax, to perform the several duties enjoined by the fourth section of the act, entitled "An act further to amend the act, entitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax, within the U.S. any thing in the said act to the contrary notwithstanding."
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 1, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, Authorizing the discharge of John York, from his imprisonment.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the marshal of the district of New-York be authorized and directed to discharge John York, late a collector of the direct tax, for the eighty-third collection district, in the State of New-York, from his imprisonment, upon a warrant of distress, issued against him by the supervisor of the said district: Provided, that he take before any judge of the United States, or any judge or justice of the peace of the State of New-York, so much of an oath imposed upon persons imprisoned for debt by the second section of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt," as relates to his not having transferred his property, with intent to defraud the United States; and provided that he shall assign and convey all the estate, real and personal, which he may own or be entitled to, to some person, for the use and benefit of the United States, under the direction of the secretary of the treasury.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. March 2, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE, CONFECTIONER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities, that he has rented the HAY-MARKET GARDEN, For the summer season, where he intends to make it his study to try and please those who may favor him with their custom.
A Plainville being acquainted with the distilling of Cordials, making of Ice-Creams, &c. flatters himself that those who favor him with their custom will be entertained in a manner far superior to that in which they have heretofore been.
All kinds of Wines, Liquors, Cordials, Ice-Creams, Syrups, &c. of the first quality, and moderate charges. Tea Parties accommodated with every thing chargeable to please both the taste of the ladies and gentlemen—Relishes, Cold Snacks, &c. at the shortest notice.
The Hay-Market Garden to be opened every day at 9 o'clock, Sundays and Holidays excepted, when it will be opened in the morning, and continue open all day.
P. S. ICE for sale at his Confectionary on the main street. April 2.—(8tp)
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by the late Richard Baugh, to secure a debt due to the late firm of Dunlop Pollock & Co.
Will be sold on twelve months credit, on Tuesday the 23d. instant, before the tavern of Mr. Brook, in the town of Manchester;
GIVE likely NEGROES, to wit: Frank, Adam, Joe and Joan and her child Charity. Bonds with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. ALLAN POLLOCK, THOMAS TREDWAY, } Trustees. April 2. epdf
HATS AND SHOES.
AN ASSORTMENT JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY JUDSON & BURR, Second door above the Eagle—ALSO,
THREE Bales India Cottons, 1 Cafe 4-4 fine Irish Linens, 2 tons country refined Bar Iron. March 28.—(e p 6t.)
STORED AT THE SUBSCRIBER'S
TWO Cafe Market (C.) shipped at New-York, on board the Schooner Father and Sons, Henry Aberdeen master. The owner is requested to call, pay charges, and take them away. SARAH LESTER.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
Boards, Plank, Scantling, Cypress Shingles, Cedar Posts, Rhode Island and Philadelphia Lime in bds. and tiers. Black and Bright Varnish, Tar, Wheat Fans, Wove Wire, and Wire Sifters, &c. March 28.—(epsw)
STRAYED from the subscriber, on the 14th day of February last, about six miles from the Coal Pitts, in Chesterfield county, TWO MARES, one a black about 4 feet 9 or 10 inches high, 12 or 13 years old, paces naturally, somewhat rubbed with the gear, and shot all round.—The other a yellow bay, about 4 feet 10 inches high, 7 years old, a small star in her forehead and a snip on the nose, one hind foot white, and shot all round. Any person that will deliver the said horses to me in Charlotte county, near Bibb's ferry, or lodge information with the printer hereof, shall be handsomely rewarded. HELLERY MOSELEY. March 23. epdf
BURR MILL STONES, of ALL SIZES; and PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epdf]
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE,
SIX hundred and forty acres of the well known Tract of Land called "THE SEATON'S FERRY TRACT," lying upon the Peankankat river in Glosster county, adjoining the land of Mr. Johnson, the estate of Benjamin Marable, dec. and others.
The terms will be made known upon the premises by SEATON'S FERRY, Feb. 19. eF 3m.
TO THE PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS OF THE JAMES RIVER COMPT.
I FIND that our last Legislature has directed that you shall have the Navigation of the Canal connected with Tide-water by means of Locks.
As I have made myself well acquainted with two plans that will answer, differing from each other only in the materials, I hereby offer myself to you as a superintendent of the building of them on the following terms, viz:
Ten thousand dollars for my services, to be paid at the end of five years from the time the Locks are finished, provided they stand; otherwise, nothing.
If you wish to have my plans explained to you, you will please to address me through the medium of this paper, and I will attend you in person at any time and place you may appoint.
Should you conclude that my price is more than you will give, in the event that you shall approve my plans, nothing need be said by you to me on the subject.
Your silence for three months, I shall consider as full disapprobation to my proposition. A CITIZEN OF RICHMOND. (eF2m.)
VIRGINIA:
At a superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and five—
Between Marcus Elean and William Temple, assignees of Hooper and Toler Bankrupts, Plaintiffs. And Thomas Stewart and company and William McKenzie and Company. Defendants.
THE defendants Thomas Stewart and company, 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 plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capital in the said city. P. Tinley, C. C. March 5. (eF2m)
A VALUABLE PLANTATION,
LYING on Fighting-creek, in this county, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder at Powhatan April court, which is the 17th day of the month. It is supposed to contain 808 acres, but previous to the day of sale, a survey will be made thereof, and a plot exhibited on that day; in the mean time, it will be shown to any person desirous of viewing it, either by myself or my overseer living thereon.
BRETT RANDOLPH. Fighting-creek, Powhatan county, Feb. 17, 1805. eF8w.
TO NON-RESIDENTS OF KENTUCKY.
THE SUBSCRIBER living in the neighbourhood of Frankfort, Kentucky, having undertaken to pay the taxes of a number of gentlemen residing in Virginia and elsewhere, on their lands in this state, and finding that the remitting of money to him for that purpose is attended with great difficulties, risk and trouble, proposes it to those gentlemen and any others who may find it an accommodation to them, the following plan, to wit: That they shall deposit their money in either of the banks of Richmond, Alexandria, George town or Baltimore, on or before the first day of May annually, and authorize some person at those several banks to advise him by post of the amount, and to subscribe credit it shall be applied, and empower him to draw for the same, payable on sight. The lands of non-residents are advertised about the first of July, which is an expense of twenty-five cents on each tract. The subscriber's draft will command the cash in this state, and as soon as his bills are honoured at any of the above mentioned banks, he will advance the money in Kentucky, deducting seven and a half percent commission on his trouble, in attending to and executing the business. He will enclose duplicate receipts to those banks in which the money is deposited, or to the proprietors of the lands, keeping the original in his own possession, to correct any errors which may occur in the auditors office of Kentucky. To those gentlemen who may wish to pay their taxes in this way, and who have not a personal acquaintance with the subscriber, he begs leave to refer them to the Hon. John Breckenridge, the Hon. Matthew Walton, Esqrs. now in Congress, at the city of Washington, or to Gen. John Preston of Montgomery county, and Col. James Breckenridge of Botetourt county, Virginia, as to the confidence which may be reposed in him. NATHANIEL HART. N. B. The postage on all letters directed to me on the above business must be paid. December 15, 1804. (eSt May.)
WILLIAM A. BENTLEY has obtained licence to practice the Law.
Richmond, March 23. eS 3t
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