The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-12-15 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
VOL. 4.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1807.
[No. 64.]
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OFFICE THE POST-OFFICE, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
RICHMOND PRICES CURRENT.
   D. C.     TOBACCO, ..... 4 1/2 to 5 25   WHEAT, NEW, ..... 1 00   FLOUR—SUPERFINE, NEW, 6 6 25   FINE, ..... 5 5 50   CORN, PER BARREL, ..... 3 4 00   BACON, PER LB. .... 16   BAR IRON, PER TON, ..... 110 to 120   BRIM, PER TON, ..... 200 to 210   WHISKEY, PER GALLON, ..... 54  
GERARD BANKS has it in view to establish a NEWSPAPER, in the city of Richmond, to be published twice a week—the title— THE VIRGINIAN .—The Editor has always been attached to Republican principles. The present Administration, in his view, is well calculated to ensure the happiness of the people; and any administration which may succeed, pursuing the same general course, will be supported. Foreign and Domestic affairs will be noticed. Besides this, the public will, time after time, be apprised of the affairs of the public institutions, and particularly of the course of the Bank; its management, its influence, its defects and improvements. The usurpations of this dangerous institution will be noted; the Aristocrat, which grows from its management will be exposed. This course will be pursued with a temper and firmness, which will yield neither to the blandishments of flattery, nor the frowns of power. Stock-Jobbing and Favoritism, Twin Demons , will be arrested whenever they appear.
500 Subscribers at 5 Dollars per annum each, one half in advance, are necessary to the commencement of the Paper. GERARD BANKS. Richmond, Oct. 30. [eptf.]
JOHNSON and REAT, Jewellers & Silver-smiths , Richmond; a few doors above the Bell-Tavern, and just opposite col. Mayo's new building; Beg leave to inform the inhabitants of Richmond, Manchester, and their Vicinities, that they have on hand a large supply of Work, composed of the latest Fashions, viz.—An elegant assortment of pearl and topaz Breast Pins, Finger Rings and Bracelets, plain gold (15) of nearly all patterns, Minute Settings, mourning and fancy Lockets, Ear Rings, pendants, Combs, Fan-cian, topaz, plain gold and common Watch Keys, gold, pebble and glass Seals, gold and gilt Chains, plain and ornamented Combs, pearl and tortoiseshell Sagar Boxes, Dips, Pen Knives and Scissors; a general assortment of silver Spoons and Ladles, Silver Cups, Thimbles, Pencil Cases, Pens, Spectacles, Tooth Picks, Ink Stands, Small boxes and Treasures, Morocco Pocket Books and Threed Cases; Also, silver and plated Table Ware, consisting of Coffee, Tea and Milk Pots, Bread Baskets, Sugar Dishes, Castors, Tumblers, Salt Stands and Candlesticks; and a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate; All of which they offer to their friends on the most moderate terms that can be afforded. Orders from any place will be thankfully received and speedily despatched. December 4. [eptf.]
WILLIAM TEMPLE , has received by the ship Herschell from Liverpool, and Calyx from London, an extensive supply of MERCHANDIZE , suitable to the present and approaching season, which he will sell low. Oct. 10. [tf.]
FOR SALE , and may be seen at the Bell-Tavern, one of the most elegant pair of HAY HORSES , that has ever been exhibited in the city of Richmond—one of them 5 and the other 6 years old. Nov. 20. [tf.]
FOR SALE —The subscriber is desirous of selling his PROPERTY in this City. The purchaser will be accommodated with time if required, on giving satisfactory security. SAML. GREENHOW. October 7. [tf.]
JUST RECEIVED , a general assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS , of superior quality—For sale by J. DARMSDATT. Oct. 23. [tf.]
STRAYED from the subscriber, living on James River , opposite the mouth of Rock-fish , on the 23rd of October last, a large Sorrel Brood Mare . She is about 5 feet high, has a star in her forehead and one white white feet, very thin switch mane and tail; she was in tolerable order and shed all round with German steel; she has a sluggish movement and is in foal; a long trot and gallop are her only gaits; she is 15 years old, no brand recollected; she had been lately purchased by me from a gentleman residing near the head of Rock-fish , at the foot of the Blue-ridge ; but as she cannot be found in that, or the intervening country, I apprehend (if she was not stolen) she has made towards Hanover county , she having been raised by Judge Roane , who owned her till the fall 1805. I will give ten dollars for her delivery, and full compensation for any information leading to her recovery. PATRICK ROSE, jun. Bachingham, Dec. 8. (Tip.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that the Stock, Hay, Fodder and Straw, being the residue of the personal effects of the late Dr. Currie advertised for sale this day, will be sold on Wednesday the 16th inst. at the plantation adjoining Richmond, if not disposed of before that time by private sale. ROBERT GORDON, JAMES CURRIE. Richmond Dec. 12. [2t.]
SEVENTEEN SLAVES —By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by William Laurence , in his life time, and admitted to record in the General Court, at the June term, 1804, to secure the payment of a sum of money therein mentioned, due to William Fenwick , will positively be sold, at Louisiana court-house , on the 11th day of January next, being Louisiana court day , seventeen valuable SLAVES . Among them are several house Servants, a very good Shoemakers, regularly bred to the business, a good Seamstress, and a good Hostler—Also, six Bed and Furniture, four Horses, thirty Hogs, and twenty head of Cattle.—By the consent of Mr. Fenwick , at the request of the Adm'r. of the deed, a credit of six months will be given to the purchaser of the SLAVES , upon their executing bonds to the subscriber with good security, and like wise giving him a deed of trust on the Negro or Negroes purchased, and so real property to secure the partial payment of the money when it becomes due; the other property will be sold for ready money. The subscriber will convey his title as trustee, which he believes to be indisputable. DAVID BULLOCK. December 12. [2wtdf.]
TO PRINTERS—FOR SALE , on very reasonable terms. About 500 wt. of BURGEIS , and 300 wt. of BREVIER . The same Type on which the Enquirer was lately printed.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR —Have just received by the late arrivals from London & Liverpool, in addition to their Fall Assortment, 1 bale London superior Cloths and Cassimeres, 20 do. Kendal Cottons, 2 do. Carpets and Carpeting, 4 boxes 4-4 Irish Linen, 1 do. Diapers, Lawn and Sheetings. All of which will be sold low for cash or on a short credit. Dec. 15. [eptf.]
FOR SALE , on the first day of January next—Four Likely NEGROES, viz: a negro man about 24 years of age, who is a valuable Carpenter, two girls and a woman. Also, To Hire for the ensuing year, about 15 likely SLAVES—Enquire at the Office of the Enquirer. Dec. 15. [tds.]
THE SUBSCRIBER intends to open School at Mr. William D. Taylor's, in the Forks of Hanover, which will commence the first day of January next. Where he will teach youth to read and write the English & Latin Languages grammatically, and will also instruct them in Arithmetic and Geography. Mr. Taylor will furnish board for sixteen pupils. The terms for board and tuition will be one hundred dollars per annum, to be paid quarterly. If Mr. Taylor furnishes board, bed and candles, but where the pupil finds his own bed and candles, a deduction of ten dollars will be made. The terms of tuition alone, will be twenty dollars per annum, to be paid quarterly. Particular attention will be paid to the health and morals of such pupils as may be entrusted to the care and instruction of the subscriber. HENRY ROBINSON. Dec. 15. [1w3wtdf.]
A TEACHER , who can teach the Latin and French Languages, the English grammatically, Arithmetic and Geography, who wishes a healthy situation in the country, may obtain an advantageous situation on liberal terms; for further information, any person who wishes employment of that kind, is referred to the Editor of the Enquirer. Dec. 15. [tf.]
THE SUBSCRIBER having purchased the patent-right of erecting, using, &c. (within the greater part of this state, southward of the bay) one of the truest, best and most expeditious Nail-Cutting Machines that has ever been introduced into this state, by which much superior nails are made: any person residing within a sufficient distance from this place, who is desirous of purchasing such a machine, may have one at the same price that was given by the subscriber; and for a reasonable consideration may likewise possess an exclusive right of working it within any such district as may be agreed on. Richmond, Dec. 15, 1807.
At McCall's Foundry on the Basin of the Canal, are sold Nails of a superior quality, at the following prices: and where also to be had, bar and hoop iron, Nail-Rods, &c. &c.
   WROUGHT NAILS.   dy. Conts.     Spikes, 40, 50 and 20 nails, 12 1/2 per lb. 13   12 nails, ..... 13   10 do. .... 14   8 do. .... 14 1/2        CUT NAILS & BRADS.   dy. Conts.     24, 20, 12 and 10 brads, 11 per lb. 8 do. 11   6 nails, ..... 12 1/2 6 do. 12 1/2   4 do. .... 13 4 do. 13   3 do. .... 14 3 do. 14 [1wtdf.]  
FOR SALE , or I will exchange it for LAND in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg—My FARM , lying on Fotuskey creek in the county of Richmond , containing nine hundred acres; upon which is a commodious brick dwelling, and all other convenient out-houses in good repair. Also, a Corn Mill in excellent order, the grist from which nearly supplies the Farm with the necessary grain. A vessel of three thousand bushels burden can with ease take in her load within two hundred yards of the granary door. This Land, in point of fertility of soil, is equal to, if not superior to any on the Rappahannock . A great variety of the finest fish, oysters and wild fowl to be had in abundance with little or no labor. About six hundred acres of this land is in low grounds and the balance in wood—For terms apply to me in King George county near Port Conway . Dec. 15. WM. BERNARD. [2t.]
EUROPE.
CHARLESTON, December 2. By the fast sailing ship BALTIC . Captain MESSROON , we have received our regular files of London and Liverpool papers, to the 19th October. Interesting extracts from these, will be found in our preceding columns.
Mr. MUNROE left London for Cowes, on the 15th Oct. from which latter port he sailed in a few days after. It was reported in London, on the 19th of Oct. that an Embargo had been laid upon all British vessels in the ports of Russia.
LONDON, Oct. 15. The object of Mr. Merry's mission, which we now understand to be Sweden, is, as report further states, to sound the inclinations of that court as to the future occupancy of Zealand ; whether his Swedish Majesty may be disposed to defend, or assist in defending it against the French, during the ensuing winter.
We yesterday noticed the arrival of the Electra brig, with dispatches from Admiral Lord Collingwood . She left Malta on the 16th, and Gibraltar on the 28th ult. and we understand brings intelligence of the failure of Sir Arthur Paget's mission to Constantinople . It is also reported, that the Electra brings an account that Bonaparte has influenced the Emperor of Morocco to agree to withhold all sorts of supplies from the garrison at Gibraltar .
October 16. Mr. Rose jun. is not to supercede the Hon. Mr. Erskine in his embassy to America , but is invested with a special commission. There is no doubt but he is the bearer of a proposition that is expected to conciliate the States, and probably there is already an understanding on the subject. It is said, that a proposal has been made to America , which, without giving up the principle for which we are at issue, is at the same time materially to assist our own colonies. It is said to be proposed to the Americans , that as we mean to put all the French and Spanish colonies under a more rigorous blockade, they can no longer be allowed to carry the produce of Cuba, Gaudaloupe , &c. to Europe; but in recompence they shall be allowed to take from our own islands
sugar, as well as rum and molasses, and to carry them to the European markets.—This would relieve our own planters, while it threw back on Bonaparte the mischief that he designed for us. Globe . October 17.
We received this morning the Moniteur of the 2d and 3d inst. They do not contain one article of importance. French funds 85fr. 1-4.
Hamburg and Bourdeaux are in the greatest distress. The Spanish troops behave very ill at Hamburg .
We received this morning Hamburg papers and letters to the 1st inst. A letter from Vienna of the 19th ult. announces the death of Gen. Michelson , and the departure of Earl Pembroke , on the 12th, for Trieste , on his return to England . The arrear of the 2d instalment of the English subsidy was lately paid at Vienna . The Vienna Court Gazette of the 19th states, that the English blockade the Dardanelles , and the Turks continue to improve their fortifications. The Seven Islands are also strictly blockaded by the English. An insurrection lately broke out in the county of Rindslon , of the province of Osanburgh , on account of the levying of the taxes. As a punishment they were ordered to be doubled.
The Cabinet Council , which sat on Thursday, at 2 o'clock, did not break up until half past 5. It was occupied with the consideration of the instructions to be given to Mr. George Rose, jr. upon his special mission to America , and to Sir John Borlase Warren , upon his accession to the command of the British squadron, on the North American station.
LONDON GAZETTE, October 17.
BY THE KING—A PROCLAMATION, For recalling and prohibiting Seamen from serving Foreign Princes and States.
GEORGE R. Whereas it hath been represented unto us, that great numbers of mariners and seafaring men, our natural-born subjects, have been enticed to enter into the service of Foreign States, and are now actually serving as well on board the ships of war belonging to the said Foreign States, as on board the merchant vessels belonging to their subjects, notwithstanding our former proclamation recalling them, contrary to the duty and allegiance which our said subjects owe unto us, and to the great dis-service of their native country; we have, therefore, thought it necessary, at the present moment, when our kingdom is menaced and endangered, and when the maritime rights, on which its power and greatness do mainly depend, are disputed and called in question, to publish, by and with the advice of our Privy Council, this our Royal Proclamation:
We do hereby strictly charge and command all masters of ships, pilots, mariners, ship-wrights, and other seafaring men, being our natural-born subjects, who may have been enticed into the pay or service of any Foreign State, or do serve in any foreign ship or vessel, that, forthwith, they and every one of them do (according to their bounden duty and allegiance, and in consideration that their native country hath need of all their services,) withdraw themselves, and depart from, and quit such Foreign Services, and do return home to their native country; or do enter on board such of our ships of war as they may chance to fall in with, either on the high seas, or in any rivers, waters, havens, roads, ports or places whatsoever or wheresoever.
And, for the better execution of the purposes of this our Royal Proclamation, we do authorise and command all captains, masters, and others, commanding our ships and vessels of war, to stop and make stay of all and every such person or persons (being our natural-born subjects) as shall endeavor to transport or enter themselves into the service of any Foreign State, contrary to the intent and command of this our Royal Proclamation, and to seize upon, take, and bring away all such persons as aforesaid, who shall be found to be employed or serving in any foreign merchant ship or vessel as aforesaid; but we do strictly enjoin all our captains, masters, and others, that they do permit no man to go on board such ships and vessels belonging to states, at amity with us, for the purpose of so seizing upon, taking, and bringing away such persons as aforesaid, for whose discreet and orderly demeanor the said captains cannot answer; and that they do take especial care that no unnecessary violence be done or offered to the vessel, or to the remainder of the crew, from out of which such persons shall be taken.
And in case of their receiving information of any such person or persons being employed, or serving on board of any ship of war belonging to such foreign state, being a state at amity with us, we do authorise and command our captains, masters and others, commanding our ships of war, to require of the captain or commander of such foreign ship of war, that he do forthwith release and discharge such person or persons, being our natural-born subject or subjects; and if such release and discharge shall be refused, then to transmit information of such refusal to the commander in chief of the squadron, under whose orders such captain or commander shall be then serving; which information the said commander in chief is hereby strictly directed and enjoined to transmit, with the least possible delay, to our Minister residing at the seat of government of that state to which the said foreign ship of war shall belong, or to our Lord High Admiral, or Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for the time being, in order that we, being apprised of such proceeding, may forthwith direct the necessary steps to be taken for obtaining redress from the government to which such foreign ships of war shall belong, for the injury done to us by the unwarranted detention of our natural-born subjects in the service of a foreign state.
And whereas it has further been represented unto us, that divers mariners and seafaring men, our natural-born subjects, have been induced to accept letters of naturalization, or certificates of citizenship, from foreign states, and have been taught to believe that, by such letters or certificates, they are discharged from that duty of allegiance which, as our natural-born subjects, they owe to us;
now we do hereby warn all such mariners, seafaring men, and others, our natural-born subjects, that no such letters of naturalization, or certificates of citizenship, do, or can, in any manner, divest our natural-born subjects of the allegiance, or in any degree alter the duty which they owe to us their lawful sovereign. But, in consideration of the error into which such mariners and seafaring men as aforesaid may have been led, we do hereby publish and declare our free pardon to all such our subjects, who, repenting of the delusion under which they have acted, shall immediately, upon knowledge of this our Royal Proclamation, withdraw themselves from foreign service, and return to their allegiance to us; and we do declare, that all such our subjects, who shall continue in the service of foreign states, in disregard and contempt of this our Royal Proclamation, will not only incur our just displeasure, but are liable to be proceeded against for such contempt and shall be proceeded accordingly; and we do hereby declare, that if any such masters of ships, pilots, mariners, seamen, ship-wrights, or other seafaring men (being our natural-born subjects) shall be taken in any foreign service by the Algerines, or other Barbary powers, and carried into slavery, they shall not be reclaimed by us as subjects at Great-Britain.
And we do further notify, that all such our subjects as aforesaid, who have voluntarily entered, or shall enter, or voluntarily continue to serve on board of any ships of war belonging to any foreign state at enmity with us, are and will be guilty of high treason; And we do by this our Royal Proclamation declare, that they shall be punished with the utmost severity of the law.
Given at our Court at the Queen's Palace, the sixteenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and seven, and in the forty-seventh year of our reign. God save the king.
Dreadful Accident. —As the curtain was letting down on Thursday night last, at Sadler's Wells Theatre , to prepare for the water scene in "The Wood Demon," a quarrel commenced in the Pit, and some people cried out "a fight." The excitement was mistaken for a cry of "fire." It was a benefit night, and the house was crowded. The effect of such an alarm may be conceived, but cannot be accurately described; every part was terror and confusion; the people in the gallery, pit, and boxes, all pressed eagerly forward to the doors, but could not obtain egress in time to answer their impatience. The pressure was dreadful; those next to the avenues were thrown down and run over by those immediately behind, without distinction of age or sex. Of those quite in the rear, some became desperate, and threw themselves from the gallery into the pit, and from the boxes upon the stage. A horrible discord of screams, oaths, and exclamations, reigned throughout. On the exterior of the theatre, the scene was not less dreadful; at every door and avenue might be seen people dragging out the audience, whose strength was exhausted, and who were unable to effect their escape, but had just strength to gain the passage, or been forced forward by the crowd behind. Not less than fifty women were fainting at the same time, in the inside and on the outside of the house. The performers, who had not heard the exclamation that excited this alarm, came forward on the stage, full of astonishment and surprise at the scene before them, and some of them catching the alarm, ran away in their dresses. In this frightful situation, the manager came forward with a speaking trumpet, and assured the audience, that there was not the slightest danger or cause for the alarm; that there was no fire; that he conceived the alarm was excited by a set of pick-pockets, for the purpose of committing depredations; that one of them was then in custody. At this time about two-thirds of the audience had effected their escape from the pit and boxes, and about one-half from the gallery. The remaining company in the pit and boxes recovered considerably from their alarm; but the assurance of the manager had not the least effect upon the people in the gallery. Finding the crowd not clearing away with a rapidity equal to their impatience, they conceived that their egress was obstructed, and cried out that the doors were fastened. The Manager declared they were not, and continued to assure them that there was not the slightest cause for alarm. They were not, however, to be satisfied; they broke the sides of the gallery, and thus forced their way into the house, and down the private passages. 1600 persons were in the house. Of those we lament 18 lost their lives. They consisted chiefly of women and children, who leaped from the gallery into the pit, or were thrown down the gallery stairs. Among them were two beautiful girls, supposed to be sisters. The 18 bodies were lying in the house. Many more it is feared, have been killed; as in every direction might be met men carrying away women and children in their arms, with broken bones, or apparently lifeless. Two men, suspected of being the promoters of the alarm that led to this dreadful catastrophe, were lodged the same evening in Clerkenwell Bridewell . A Mr. Dobson, of Colemian-street , gave his address to Mr. Dibdin, one of the managers, and promised to appear against them for riotous behaviour during the whole evening. It was impossible for the managers, by any diligence, to have prevented this accident; every thing that men could do they did to arrest its progress; they flew to every part of the house to inspire confidence, and convince the audience of their error, regardless of the havoc that was making of their property; for all the girandoles, musical instruments, &c. were broken to pieces, and the interior of the house entirely destroyed; they thought only of allaying the fears of the audience, and administering relief to the sufferers. Medical assistance was called in from all quarters; not fewer than 30 surgeons were present before 12 o'clock, and by their exertions many persons were relieved, and some restored to life. A great number of constables were also called in to preserve order by keeping off the accumulating crowd, and assisting the friends of the injured persons to find them out.
October 19. The misunderstanding with America , which has proved a source of so much anxiety
speculation, may be now considered finally settled—in a former article we stated, that the wounded honor of the United States was only to be healed by marking the conduct of the Leopard , in its attack upon the Chesapeake , with the displeasure of the British government . This once granted, along with the renunciation of all claim of right to visit ships of war, we hazarded an opinion that the friendly relations between the two countries would not receive any farther interruption; and to this opinion we adhere.—The first of these two points was publicly conceded some days since. The recal of Admiral Berkeley , within whose command, and by whose direct and immediate authority, the affair of the Chesapeake took place, cannot be considered in any other light than as a sacrifice to the wounded honor of the Americans in that particular case. The second great point of dispute, which is the general question, appears, by a proclamation in The Gazette of Saturday night, to be also completely set at rest forever. This proclamation, of which we give a faithful translation, requires all British seamen , in foreign service, to leave the same, and join British ships or return home; it also commands all captains of our ships of war to stop every such person, being a natural born subject of this kingdom, from entering into the service of any foreign State; and to seize, take and bring away all such persons found employed in any foreign merchant ships; but enjoining all commanders to permit no man to go on board of such vessels in amity with us, to seize such persons, for whose discreet and orderly demeanor they cannot answer. This instruction is, however, confined to merchant ships, and does not extend to ships of war. In the case of vessels of the latter description, namely, ships of war, the right of visit is not allowed; but our commanders, shall require of the commanders of foreign ships, to release and discharge such British seamen ; & on refusal, to transmit information thereof to the commander of their squadron; who is to transmit information to our Minister, at the seat of government of the state to which the foreign ship shall belong, or to the Lords of the Admiralty , that the necessary steps may be taken for redress. Here the right of visiting ships of war, in the precise manner it was exercised by the Leopard , in pursuance of the orders of Admiral Berkeley , is completely given up, and another course prescribed in its place. This amounts to a complete abandonment of all claim to search neutral ships of war—nor does it stop here; for the recommendation of great care and caution to be observed in the search of merchant vessels, is an indirect admission, that the complaints so repeatedly urged by the Americans , of irregularities committed by our cruisers in the search of their merchantmen, are well founded, and consequently the precaution recommended against their recurrence is a farther concession to America . Under all these circumstances, although the real of our seamen to their country's service, upon the ground of especial difficulty and danger, be the prominent and most ostensible feature of the proclamation, it is an official declaration of the code of maritime rights which we mean to observe in our intercourse with America , in relation to the several disputed points, as well as complaints, that have been brought into discussion. These points embrace the conduct of the Leopard , the alleged irregularities committed in the search of neutral merchant vessels, and the arrogant claim of a right to visit neutral ships of war. And, as in all these three points, the proclamation of our government has given full satisfaction, by the recal of Admiral Berkeley , the injunction of regularity in the search of merchant vessels, and the abandonment of the right to search ships of war, we do repeat, that we must consider the Proclamation as a declaration of an amicable adjustment of all our differences with America .
A gentleman is arrived in town, who left Copenhagen on the 23d ult. under convoy of the Astrea frigate, capt. Dunbar , with 66 sail in company, of which 14 were transports, 82 bomb-tenders, all laded with naval stores; and 45 detained Danes. The Bonetta sailed two days before, with about 23 sail more of detained Danes. The transports have brought to Deptford , the materials of two of the Danish line of battle ships, which were taken to pieces. He left the Leyden and Texel , and 36 sail of transports, lading with naval stores, and 30 sail getting ready to be laden. The whole of the transports lying there, are about 350 sail; the battering train had been all embarked before he left the place, and the intention then was to embark the troops on the 1st inst. Ten thousand troops were to embark in the Danish ships , (which were all to be filled with spars and stores) to help to work them to England . Nothing but public property was touched; a quantity of iron which was lying in the Dock-yard, being claimed as private property, was given up. There was no idea of our keeping possession of Zealand when he left it; the admiral and officers were using the greatest exertions to leave it at the expiration of the six weeks.
ROTTERDAM, Sept. 29. We have just received the account, by the French post, of a further Imperial Decree , authorising privateers and other armed vessels, to detain and bring up all vessels bound to or from England , and to declare their cargoes lawful prizes. This Decree has been officially communicated to the American Minister at Paris , who has in consequence despatched an express to his Government, via Bordeaux .
CUSTOM-HOUSE REPORT. ANSWER, (No. 209.) Ships touching in England. The seventh article of the Imperial Decree of 21st November last, prohibits our receiving in our harbours, any vessel arriving direct from England , or the English Colonies , or which may have touched there; and the eighth article subjects to forfeiture, any vessel which may endeavour to elude this decree by means of false papers. The Director-General observes, in his circular letter of the 4th of this month, (October) that the Emperor has decided, that these two articles shall be fully and absolutely executed, and that no vessels, which may have touched in England , can be admitted. The return, therefore, of all such vessels, shall be immediately insisted on, whatever plea of com-

put on the stocks on the 29th instant. Captain — of your city, who was an eye witness, and a judge of what they are doing, can tell you more than I am competent to describe. New keels are always laid down after a launch, and there are many additional slips or places making; the vessels when launched, I am told are usually rigged completely in eight or ten days after, and then they drop down to Flushing to be coppered. I am told by many persons here, that they expect in less than eighteen months, to send from this place alone 30 sail of the line; this is prodigious; but you can have no conception from any thing you have seen any where, of the quantity of shipping materials in store here. — There is a great talk among all descriptions of people, of something meditated between France and Russia concerning the East Indies; the object must be of course the English possessions. Indeed destruction seems to be coming upon her from every quarter, and where it will not come she goes for it; an expedition is now gone against Copenhagen, the fate of which we are anxious daily to hear. I will say nothing to you of the late campaign of the north, as you must have seen them in all the papers; from what I have seen of the discipline, and what I know of the confidence of the French army in their own spirit and skill of their generals; I could easily foresee what has happened without pretending to be a witch; indeed such is the spirit of the French army now, that no equal force in Europe can stand before them.
BORDEAUX, Sept. 15. The measures taken by our government, not to let any ship unload in our harbours, if it has been taken, or only detained, by the English, has much diminished our foreign relations. An American ship, with a good cargo, carried into, but again released at Plymouth, has been ordered away. Our trade is quite dull; as the Danish flag has ceased to be free, all shipments are totally at an end.
The Comet (says a London paper) has excited much attention, not merely among the whole body of our star-gazers. The Ladies, animated by the Lecturers at the Royal Institution, &c. have been particularly observant of its brilliant progress. — They have formed groups in the Green-Park, and at some of our modish watering places, with telescopes in their hands, paying the homage of fashion to the works of nature. Female love of Science was becoming prevalent when the "Universal Passion" was written; but with how much more truth might the Poet say,
"Some nymphs prefer astronomy to love, Elope from mortal men, and range above."
DANISH SEAMEN RECALLED, AND PARDON OFFERED TO DESERTERS.
WE, Christian the seventh, by the Grace of GOD, king of Denmark and Norway, of the Vandals and Goths, Duke of Sleswick, Holstein, Storman, Dilmarch and Oldenborg, &c. &c. make known, as all our seamen who navigate in vessels of foreign nations, are required for the service of the state, on account of the war which now has broke out — so do we hereby recall all these our subjects, ordering at the same time that our Danish and Norwegian seamen who are employed in foreign service, do immediately endeavour to return to their native land, where they, without delay, shall report themselves to the respective enrolling officer at the place in our states where they may arrive.
And as we are confident that every brave and loyal Danish seaman, will not fail to obey this our summons, so do we hereby declare that such as may either have deserted from our service, or without permission or pass, have hired themselves on board foreign vessels, shall, provided they within four weeks from the publication of the present general pardon, appear and report themselves at the place where they may happen to be, will be exempted from the punishment which they by such offence had deserved, and further enjoy all the privileges, liberties and rights, which according to the law respecting the sea enrollment, belong to our seamen. Such on the contrary, who do not within the specified period obey this our summons, shall be considered as faithless and unworthy of our grace.
In the same way and under the same conditions, we do hereby recall and pardon all such individuals of our land forces as have deserted from our service, provided they voluntarily return, and immediately report themselves to the regiments or corps from which they deserted — yet this exemption from punishment, hereby promised to all individuals of our army and navy whom it concerns, can apply only so far as regards their offence as deserters, so that should any one have committed other crimes, he cannot participate in this pardon.
This our most gracious will and assurance, which so far as concerns our kingdoms of Denmark and Norway, by a proclamation of this day, is made known, shall also serve as a rule, not only in general for all such of our subjects in the Duchies of Sleswick and Holstein, who in conformity with the existing regulations are bound to serve us, but also in particular for all such as live in foreign countries — as well as for deserters — whether they belong to the Navy or to the Army.
Given at our Palace of Coldinghuus, the 31st August, 1807.
(L. S.) CHRISTIAN, R. The above is a true translation of a Royal Proclamation for the purposes therein mentioned — and the same is hereby published for the information of such as it doth or may concern, by
P. PEDERSEN, Chiefs d'Affaires and Consul General from his Majesty the King of Denmark to the United States. Philadelphia, 5th Dec. 1807.
Extract of a letter from an officer in the Irish Legion, to a friend in Philadelphia, dated Antwerp, Sept. 16, 1807.
"I send you the best map of Poland, that was to be found when the Legion was on its march for that country last winter: I had been at Boulogne; but when we had reached nearly to Montz, we were ordered to turn off to form part of the army of observation, formed in this quarter; and have been here or hereabout since.
"There is certainly something contemplated, that of course is not a soldier's business to know, before the proper time, and that is not now yet; we make ready even now to move from this place speedily, and if I do not much mistake, shall see the neighborhood of Boulogne once more — one thing you may be assured of, that the chief of this nation will not now afford another opportunity to disturb his system of inland improvement, towards which, the greater attention of his government is directed, in every direction; if you will only look at the stamps upon the newspapers I send you, Hercules' club is laid aside, and Mercury , the god of merchants, has occupied the place; this little trifle is nevertheless an indication, for such is the spirit that he has infused into every department of the government, that there is nothing even so trifling in appearance, which has not some reference to him and his views; perhaps as he is reforming the code of laws, Mercury may also be intended to indicate the attention to that branch of government, since the winged effigy belongs as well to the lawyers, as to the merchants. It is an awful time for England, for he is bent on making her as humble as he has made Prussia, and no one that I have seen or heard, entertains the least doubt of the time being very close when it will be accomplished.
"Hand in hand with this encouragement of manufactures in old Flanders, and the opening of several mines, and the finishing of canals, the restoring of this old city is a surprising work, by the accounts we hear of what it was seven years ago, and what we see it is now. But what is most surprising of all, is the speed that they build ships for war in the docks of this place; they have launched already seven very fine ships, and another
is to be put on the stocks on the 29th instant. Captain — of your city, who was an eye witness, and a judge of what they are doing, can tell you more than I am competent to describe. New keels are always laid down after a launch, and there are many additional slips or places making; the vessels when launched, I am told are usually rigged completely in eight or ten days after, and then they drop down to Flushing to be coppered. I am told by many persons here, that they expect in less than eighteen months, to send from this place alone 30 sail of the line; this is prodigious; but you can have no conception from any thing you have seen any where, of the quantity of shipping materials in store here. — There is a great talk among all descriptions of people, of something meditated between France and Russia concerning the East Indies; the object must be of course the English possessions. Indeed destruction seems to be coming upon her from every quarter, and where it will not come she goes for it; an expedition is now gone against Copenhagen, the fate of which we are anxious daily to hear. I will say nothing to you of the late campaign of the north, as you must have seen them in all the papers; from what I have seen of the discipline, and what I know of the confidence of the French army in their own spirit and skill of their generals; I could easily foresee what has happened without pretending to be a witch; indeed such is the spirit of the French army now, that no equal force in Europe can stand before them.
"That spirit with which your government has acted with respect to the British on a late occasion, has given great pleasure to the friends of America in this part of Europe at least; indeed it is time that the good people of America should reset the repeated insults put upon them; I saw enough to disgust me when I was in America, and when I left it I really apprehended that you were on the brink of returning under the government of Geo. III. for the number of his adherents was much greater in New-York and Philadelphia, than ever I knew in London or Dublin. However Jefferson has been to your country a guardian angel. My good wishes are all I can offer for America, and these she will always have." Auroro.
The following article we find in the Journal Du Commerce, of the 11th Oct.
PARIS, Oct. 10. By a decree of his Imp. majesty Bonaparte, dated 7th October, Citizen Pichon, consul general and charge d'affairs near the United States of America was deprived of his functions for having (amongst other charges, gone beyond the powers with which he was invested.
PARIS, Sept. 3.
LEGISLATIVE BODY. PRESIDENCY OF MR. FONTANES. Sitting of 31st August.
Messrs. Treilhard, and d'Hauterive, counsellors of state, proposed a project of a law relative to bodily arrest against foreigners. — Mr. Treilhard contended that this project of a law, though severe in appearance, was founded upon justice and necessity. Foreigners, said he, are received with eagerness in this hospitable land. The Frenchman, naturally generous and trusting, always meets their wants; he often trusts them with money and goods, without taking any security for their payment. It is proper to guard him against the fatal effects of his inconsiderate obligingness. Bodily arrests against foreigners were in force among us for centuries, and the happy protection which this measure secured to the subjects of France, is now one of the chief motives that government has for re-establishing it. It was to have been the subject of a clause in the civil code next to the one which awards bodily arrests against French debtors, and it was thought forgetfulness that it was omitted. It will in vain be remarked that the legislation of other nations does not continue such measures against foreigners: the genius who governs us does not shape his conduct according to foreign examples, but by the conviction of what is useful and necessary to the welfare of his people; and it is well known that, swayed by this august sentiment, he has accustomed himself to give the impulse and not to receive it.
Mr. Treilhard, discussing each clause of the law, observed that bodily arrests will only be allowed against foreigners having no domicile in France, who can in a moment disappear, and by their flight plunge into trouble and distress the trusting Frenchmen who may have rendered him service. Bodily arrests against foreigners will be allowed only for debts actually due, and not for debts the payment of which is not yet claimable. The creditor will be held to state the nature of his demand, to the president of the tribunal of the first resort. Such foreigners as are able to give bail, or are proprietors of any establishment sufficient to secure the payment of their debts, are not to be liable to these arrests. It had been represented to government that the warrant of arrest ought to be executed by public authority; but it was concluded that the delay of a judicial summons, would give the alarm to the debtor and thus enable him to elude the arrest.
SEPTEMBER 1.
Messrs. Regnault, Jaubert and Real presented a project of a law relating to the commercial code: Mr. Regnault read the project.
The seven first titles of the 1st book treat: 1st of merchants; 2nd. of keeping their books; 3rd of general companies and in commandite; 4th. of separation of property; 5th of the particular heads under each of these titles; 6th of merchants by commission; 7th of the forms by which sales and purchases may be commercially established.
The assembly appointed the 10th of this month for the discussion of this project.
SEPTEMBER 2.
Mr. Bergeon accompanied by two other counsellors of state presented the 8th title of the first book of the project of the commercial code; it treats of bills of exchange and bills to order.
The discussion of this project is fixed for the 11th instant.
SEPTEMBER 3.
The 3d book of the project of the commercial code was presented by the counsellors of state Segur, Treilhard and Redon, the 12th of this month was appointed for its discussion.
The 3d book is entitled the Book of Failures, a weighty subject, and which also more particularly engrossed the attention of the compilers of the new code, and more strongly animated the orators charged to state to the legislative body the reasons which called for it. This task was divided to-day between Messrs. Segur and Treilhard, and both these gentlemen made a great impression on the assembly by pictures too incontestably true
and by observations which carried conviction in every sentence.
The emperor is determined, said Mr. Segur, to resuscitate morality and to conquer vice as he conquered his enemies. We have glory enough, we must now have morals. His majesty, who in his active solicitude for every thing that interests public administration, awakes every desire of restoration, appears here in the just rigor of the provisions upon the failures, to have been outstripped by the public indignation itself; failures — which, far from being a subject of shame for those who are guilty of them, are become the means of enriching themselves and of coolly calculating the distress of those who are the victims of them! two powerful causes have led to this deplorable state of things, the overturning occasioned by the revolution and the imperfection of the ancient commercial legislation.
Mr. Segur afterwards made a cursory view of the system of the new law; he laid open its morality and the grounds of its principal provisions.
The compilers had two evils to dread in seeking a remedy to be applied to the harm which bankruptcies do to commerce and to the whole class of society, excess of indulgence or of severity. If misconduct and ill faith occasion criminal bankruptcies under serving of any excuse, it must also be confessed that trade has its storms, and the merchant who is ship-wrecked is sometimes less culpable than unfortunate. War, scarcity, even plenty itself, may have frustrated the wisest combinations; he may have been the victim of fraudulent bankruptcies. The legislature would, therefore, have acted with too much severity in placing all who fail upon a level, and in considering them all as guilty, until the investigation of their affairs had justified its conduct; they will therefore be looked upon neither as guilty nor as innocent; the law places them in this uncertain moral situation, which leaves to the honest man the consoling assurance of seeing his probity placed by the side of his misfortune, and to the trader who is disorderly in his business, or of ill faith in his intentions, the undoubted expectation of the shame and punishment which he is to undergo. Thus nothing will be confounded, because public opinion will distinguish like the law, simple failures, bankruptcies through misconduct, and fraudulent bankruptcies. In fine, the man who fails through misfortune, besides the testimony of his own conscience and the interest of public opinion, will preserve the hope of appearing again in the career of commerce, if he liquidates his debts.
Mr. Treilhard succeeded Mr. Segur in stating the grounds for the 9th, 10th, and 11th articles of the book presented.
It has been too long forgotten, said he, that the prosperity of commerce can only be raised upon economy, upon order, without which there can be no economy, and upon good faith. True credit always depends upon the opinion which a man gives of his good conduct and his intelligence. Who are the men who have acquired a great reputation in trade, and whose signatures, respected to the very extremities of the globe, have caused orders to be executed with a punctuality which even sovereigns could not always promise themselves? Private persons whose outset was obscure, who by long labours, happy conceptions, wise combinations, deep meditations upon their profession, and above all by an uniform modesty and an unalterable loyalty, contrived to captivate the confidence of all civilized nations?
Far be it from us to think that these meritorious men are at this day without successors; but what do we for the most part see? Men who betake themselves to the profession of commerce with a revolting giddiness, and display in it a greediness incompatible with delicacy. The orator thought it more urgent to rectify public opinion in order to improve morals, as opulence, however destitute it might be of merit and honour, was again obtaining a consideration which merit destitute of opulence could not reach.
Mr. Treilhard could not help reflecting upon these conjugal unions, wherein the husband passes an acknowledgment to the wife, of a marriage portion which he never received, as if he prepared himself beforehand for acquisitions which he might defraud his creditors of? What, said the orator, were the fruits of those fraudulent separations, of those feigned acts? Furniture, jewels, plate, every thing was included in the wife's property, and at the moment of a catastrophe often prepared for a long time before, the wife with her fictitious dowry, her matrimonial advantages, her indemnities for debts which she had not paid, and her pretended acquisitions, absorbed the whole fortune of her husband. The unfortunate creditors were condemned to pass their days in privations and in tears, whilst the wife quietly enjoyed life in the midst of luxury and idleness. The arts contributed to the decoration of her sumptuous dwelling; every taste, every wish was anticipated, and if she deigned by chance to grant a small pittance to any unhappy wretches, less through charity than from an interested vanity, these pretended acts of humanity were pompously proclaimed by officious writers, even in foreign courts.
A term must be put to so much immorality. And when can we hope for a more favorable moment to put an end to what gives us so much scandal, than when the sovereign himself gives the example of every social and domestic virtue? Has he not a right to expect that individuals, brought back to the practice of the modest virtues and to the habits of a regular life, will feel the value of simple pleasures, which are most lasting from their being pure?
Mr. Treilhard expressed himself as follows, in speaking of the rights of the wife, as the law has modified them, with regard to trade, and in the case of her husband having failed.
"All the furniture with which his wife shall have been endowed, or which may have come to her either by inheritance or by gift, shall be taken back; but she must ascertain that property by documents legally drawn up, and by good and legal inventories. She will receive that act of justice from the mass of unfortunate creditors; but will she not hear at the bottom of her heart a voice calling out to her without ceasing; the law restored your property; but honour forbid your accepting it in totality. You have not transgressed the law. The sacrifice which it could not command, ought not humanity to have prompted? But you have not taken the means of making yourself be honored by acts of beneficence, etc."
The order of the day called for the discussion of three projects of laws relating, the first to the modifications to be made in the Napoleonic code in order that it should be in unison with the existing constitution; the second, to bills or bonds under private signature; the third, to the interest of money. After having heard the orators of the tribunate, the legislative body sanctioned these three projects.
LATE, AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
Last evening the British ship Medusa , capt. Jamieson, arrived at this port in 25 days from Greenock. — The Papers from the New-York Gazette have received regular sets of papers from the 4th Nov. from London, & to the 7th from Greenock. They contain the Important News which follows. More details to-morrow.
It appears by the Courier, of the 22d of Oct. that the British Government have issued a Proclamation, declaring the attack on the Chesapeake an unauthorised act. — As our papers are irregular we have not the one which contains the Proclamation. Several of the London papers, however, observe of it, and say, "His Majesty's Ministers have abandoned a valuable right without an equivalent" — And that the Proclamation concedes too much to America — other papers advocate the Pacific tenor of this Proclamation.
The GLOBE, of the 23d of Oct. says, that some individuals connected in the shipping interest, applied to government for information respecting our dispute with America — One of them received from the highest commercial authorities in the administration, a letter, expressing the opinion that there is every reason to indulge the expectation of a speedy and satisfactory arrangement with America.
There was a great bustle along the French coast, at our last dates, in preparing boats, &c. for the invasion of England! Troops were daily arriving at Boulogne, Dunkirk, &c. The invasion of England is considered as a pretence. When the Grand Army was collected at Boulogne two years ago, Bonaparte meditated the subjugation of the continent.
It is asserted in the SUN of the 26th of Oct. that the Prince Regent of Portugal, his court, treasure, &c. had embarked for the Brazils, with 15 sail of the line. This is mentioned in Dutch papers of the 24th of October. Some doubt it.
Most of the British forces evacuated Zealand on the 14th of October. The embarkation of the whole force was prevented by a gale on the 18th; but was completed on the 20th.
The British Parliament was further prorogued to the 17th of December.
Lieutenant Barry, whose trial we noticed, was shot on board the Hazard , the 19th of October.
The Toulon squadron is said to have put to sea.
The last news from Tonnigen, at London, stated, that an alliance, offensive and defensive, had been entered into by the Danes and French.
There was a talk in England, of a Peace with France — Said to come from the opponents of the Ministers. The idea of Peace is opposed by most of the Editors, because they do not believe that Bonaparte would make an honorable peace; though, it was said he had made late overtures.
The Courier of the 31st says that the French entered Portugal on 15th ult. but could not reach Lisbon before the 31st. The Ladies of the British factory, with their families & property, passed Plymouth the 31st of Oct.
A Treaty of Alliance offensive and defensive, is said to have been concluded between France and Russia — Doubtful.
Another Expedition is talked of, to be commenced by Sir Sidney Smith.
The Courier of Oct. 30, says Mr. MUNROE was at Sir P. Barring's at Stratton, till the Augusta was ready for sea. The Augusta, had left the river for the Isle of Wight.
We are sorry to observe, in one of our London papers, that Mr. ROBERT MURRAY, of this city, died at Brickhill, Bucks, on his way from Liverpool.
Consols at London, Nov. 3, 63.
LONDON, Oct. 22. The furniture, plate, and other equipage of Mr. MUNROE, were sent off on Tuesday, to the London docks. It is expected that his Excellency, and Mr. ROSE, will both leave town this day. They are to sail in the same vessel for America.
PORTSMOUTH, Oct. 30. Sailed the Statira frigate, capt. Bromley, for Lymington, to take Mr. W. H. Rose on board for America. She cannot sail from thence till the wind shifts, and it is now S. W.
DOVER, Oct. 7, Oct. 31. A gentleman landed with dispatches for Mr. Munroe, the American ambassador here.
YARMOUTH, Oct. 28. Arrived, the African frigate with Lord Cathcart and suite, and 150 transports, with troops, stores, &c. and a fleet of ships of war from Copenhagen. All the troops, ships and stores have now arrived.
LONDON, Oct. 31. Mr. MUNROE left town yesterday for Cowes where he will meet the vessel in which he is to embark for America.
LONDON, Nov. 2. — The Dispatches for Mr. Munroe via Dover, landed from an American vessel, were sent after him, as he left town on Friday.
LONDON, Oct. 27.
COPENHAGEN.
The following letter was received this morning:
NORTH SHIELDS, Oct. 23. "This moment Mr. Lee, Surgeon of the Eliza tender , has landed here from Copenhagen. He left it on the 13th inst. in company with Admiral Stanhope, with nine sail of the line, several frigates, and an immense number of transports, with naval stores, and parted with the fleet three days since, all well."
By accounts from Yarmouth it appears, that the Danish frigate Fylla , and the English brig Oberon , with a convoy of transports (probably part of those alluded to in the above letter) deeply laden with stores, have arrived there. The Leyden , of 64 guns, with another convoy, was to sail from Copenhagen immediately after the Oberon .
By the same conveyance that brought the Dutch papers from which we yesterday gave extracts, a number of private letters were received, dated the 17th instant. They contain, however, nothing of political importance, if we except the following Circular letter, addressed by the American Consulate, at Amsterdam, to the Merchants of that City, of which the following is a copy:
"I have to request, that you would hasten the departure of any American vessels which may be to your address, with all expedition. (Signed) S. BOURNE, American Consulate. Amsterdam, Oct. 15, 1807."
It is known to be the intention of the Emperor of the French to act upon the Decree of the 21st Nov. 1806, with the utmost rigour, there was every reason to suppose that England would retaliate, and would soon order that all vessels found coming from, or going to such ports as were under the influence of the French, would be deemed legal capture. But some of the letters give no credit to the reason assigned for the Consul's communication, but state, that Bonaparte, having attempted to promote a rupture between the British and American governments, which he is apprehensive will be averted in spite of all his efforts, has threatened the Americans with hostilities.
Which of these is the true cause for the notice that has been given to the American merchants in Holland, we cannot decide; but the first is liable to doubt, for if the conduct of G. B. either real or probable, had excited any apprehension that the American vessels would be seized by us, in that case, the communication of our intentions would have been conveyed to Amsterdam, not by the American Ambassador at Paris, but by the American Ambassador at London. Nor is the second reason satisfactory. America has shown no disposition to court the friendship of this country at the expense of a rupture with France. — It is evident, therefore, that whatever may be the subject of dispute between Bonaparte and America, it is a dispute that relates to themselves exclusively, and that affects the vital, or which is the same thing with them, the trading interest of the latter country. In fact, if America be disposed to quarrel with France, the mere decree of Bonaparte against her commerce is cause amply sufficient, without looking to the consequences likely to ensue from that decree on the part of England.
The same letters mention that grounds of dissatisfaction began to appear between France and Russia, but do not mention what these grounds are. If they do not exist, they soon will. Napoleon's plans for rounding the territories of his newly created kingdoms cannot be executed without cutting and carving upon parts and parcels belonging to Russia. He will acquire what he can by negotiation and when Russia becomes tired of giving, will take what he wants by force. They must quarrel sooner or later, especially about the southern boundaries of the Russian Empire.
LONDON, Oct. 31. A Gottenburg mail arrived this morning. The accounts from Russia would induce us to believe that she is making every effort to increase the number of her troops. Upwards of 70,000 of the Russian militia have been incorporated with the regulars, so that the whole of the army, at present, falls little, if at all, short 200,000 effective men. The French influence, or rather insolence, predominates at the court of St. Petersburg. Savary carries every thing with as high a hand as if he had entered the Russian capital in consequence of a capitulation. It is said, that at the period the British vessels were quitting Copenhagen under the alarm of detention, the Russian Government would have published a notification calculated to remove all apprehension of the kind, but was prevented by the fear of giving offence to the Representative of Bonaparte. Austria has contradicted the report of her being about to reduce her military force. But there does not appear to be any likelihood of a renewal of war upon the Continent.
LONDON, Nov. 3. Louis XIII. and suite landed yesterday at Varnou, in consequence of orders to the Collector of the Customs at that port, brought down from the Secretary of State's office by Mr. Ross. Mr. Canning's private Secretary, and the Hon. Mr. Doyne. The illustrious visitors will, we understand, proceed to Holyrood House. — There is something so extravagant in the idea of His Majesty coming here as his own ambassador, and without any previous communication with our court, to engage this country in a new plan for the restoration of the Bourbons to the throne of France, most people are inclined to treat it as a fabrication, for the purpose of injuring his cause, and completely extinguishing any little ray of hope that may have remained of that once brilliant prospect. A private letter from Paris, in our preceding columns, shews that the public mind in that city is perfectly reconciled to the new order of things, and in such case, England, though possessed of the power, which has not, has no right to interfere with the internal government of France. The fervent gun-vessel, with a large convoy, from Portugal, arrived yesterday, at Portsmouth. They sail 18 days ago, and have brought home the greater part of the British Merchants and families. The quantity of wine brought home in this fleet is estimated at 2000 pipes. The Narcissus frigate, the arrival of which, in the channel, we mentioned yesterday, with a fleet under convoy, from Oporto, which place she left on the 15th, parted from the above convoy on the 30th last, off the Lizard, with the vessels for Bristol, &c.
NEW-YORK, December 2, 1807 There are three Gun-Boats ashore in the Cove, to the Westward of Sandy Hook; and one at Staten Island — all high and dry.
BORDEAUX, Oct. 13, 1807, 10 o'clock P.M. "William Lee, Esq. American Consul in this city, has received a letter from General Armstrong, desiring him to advise all masters of vessels to quit this port in as short a time as possible. The like advice it is said, has been given to the Consuls at other seaports — Bonaparte will have no neutrals — Americans will have to fight for or against him."
STATEMENT Exhibiting the number and condition of the frigates and other vessels of war of the United States, etc.
IN SERVICE. Frigates Constitution, requiring inconsiderable repair, and Chesapeake, both of 44 guns; ship Wasp , 16; brigs Hornet and Argus , both of 18; slooners Revenge , 12; Keich's Spitfire , 7; * Vengeance , 7; * Alma , 11; * Vesuvius , 11; * — gun boats, 60, and 7 building, 78 guns.
READY FOR SERVICE. Frigates, Constellation , of 56, and Adams , of 52 guns; brig Siren , 16; schooner Euterpe , 14 guns; and 1 gun boat.
REPAIRING AND NEARLY READY FOR SERVICE. Frigates, United States , 44; Essex , 32; and John Adams , 32 guns.
REQUIRING CONSIDERABLE REPAIR. Brig Vixen , 14; and schooner Nautilus 14 guns.
REQUIRING CONSIDERABLE REPAIR. Frigates President , 44; Congress and New-York , both of 36 guns.
*Including one 18 inch mortar. NOR RENT. — A large three story brick HOUSE, near the Basin, in which Mr. Southwick has lived for some years — apply to Mr. Thomas Norvell or the subscriber. Dec. 15, [1838] — J. M. GVERTON.

DOMESTIC.
Extract from the Message of the Governor of Pennsylvania to the Legislature, now in session.
Amidst all our solicitudes for the peace of the Union, we cannot contemplate the increasing prosperity of Pennsylvania, without yielding to emotions of pleasure, and of gratitude. In discharging the annual duty of presenting to the Legislature a statement of our public affairs, I have never, indeed seen greater cause for felicitation than at the present crisis; when the patriotism, energy and opulence of the individual states have become peculiarly important to the maintenance of the public honor and independence.
The extraordinary events which have induced the President of the United States to convene Congress (events which have justly excited the indignation of every American) led also to an immediate requisition of 15,633 men, as our quota of a body of 100,000 militia, or volunteers, deemed necessary for the public service. The issue of the measures pursued by the federal government to vindicate our national rights, without an appeal to arms, has not been ascertained; but your attention cannot be too soon, nor too assiduously bestowed upon the military state of the commonwealth.
From those documents you must perceive that the number, as well as the spirit of our militia, will justify the confidence of the government, and of the country; but it must be acknowledged, (so many and so great are the defects of the law) that I have been principally indebted for the progress made in executing the president's requisition to the spontaneous exertions of the enrolled militia, and the patriotic ardor of volunteers.
Marble Quarry.—We understand that an extensive quarry of White Marble had been lately opened at Mount Pleasant, near the banks of the Hudson, and within 45 miles of this city. It is said that this Marble is not inferior in quality to any which has yet been discovered in America. New-York post.
"SQUALLY."—We are informed that a certain agent for two or three great commercial houses in England, has within a few days past, obtained notes of the merchants of this city to the amount of eleven hundred thousand dollars, and that he is still in the expectation of receiving more!
Benjamin Williams is elected governor of North Carolina.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. On Tuesday last, a new contract went into operation for carrying the U. States mail from Washington City to Detroit; the expedition with which it is to be forwarded, will give pleasure to those who view with a jealous eye, the conduct of the British on our N. Western frontier.
PHILOSOPHICAL FISHES.—An amusing Experiment in Hugiometry.
The attraction between porous substances and water is perfectly familiar. The moistening of paper, the softening of sponges, the shortening of twisted cords, the tightening of doors, and the swelling of drawers during damp weather, are instances of the penetration of the humidity of the atmosphere into the pores of those several substances.
Of the bodies upon which experiments have been made, next to the beard of the wild-oat, the horny parts of animals appear to be the most delicate tests of moisture.
By virtue of the ready and perceptible operation of atmospheric water upon the scrapings of horn, an entertaining little experiment has been contrived.
entering into the lower side of the artificial fish, expands and dilates it; while the upper side, being exposed to the cooling and drying atmosphere, shrinks and contracts by evaporation.
Thus acted upon by the moistening process going on below, and by the driving operation above, the head and tail of the little fish are elevated and bent so as to approach, and sometimes even to touch at their extremities.
It is said these curious artificial fishes were first brought from Canton in the ships belonging to Salem, in Massachusetts.
The hydrometrical curiosity was inclosed in a paper with this humorous account of it by the artist who made it.
"The arcanum mirabile, or acusive fish, being a relick of Fairy land. Gentle reader, shouldst thou, lay this representation of a fish upon thy hand, it will to thy utter astonishment, move in such contortions as to exhibit the appearance of a fish just drawn from the water.
Medical Repository.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MONDAY, December 7.
Mr. Dana offered the following resolution, which he wished to lie on the table: Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels, as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence in any lawful commerce;
On motion of Mr. Blount, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill reported by the committee of aggressions on the subject of fortification, and the bill from the Senate making an appropriation for the more effectual defence of the ports and harbors of the U. S.
Some progress was made in considering the bill, when a MESSAGE in writing was announced from the President of the U. S. by Mr. Coles, his Secretary, and handed to the chair.
It being suggested by Mr. Newton, that the message very probably contained information which might bear on the subject now before them,
The committee immediately rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again. The Speaker declared the message which had been received to be of a confidential nature; the galleries were accordingly cleared, and the House remained in session with closed doors from half past 12 o'clock till a quarter past 5, when they adjourned.
TUESDAY, Dec. 8. The House this day met with closed doors, and after remaining so about twenty minutes, the doors were opened.
The house were occupied nearly the whole of this day in committee of the whole on the bill from the Senate, to appropriate a sum of money for building an additional number of gun-boats, and the bill reported by the committee of aggressions, for the protection of our ports and harbors.
The former bill being under consideration, a motion was made by Mr. Milnor to strike out the words "and eighty-eight," so as to restrict the number to 100.
This bill being gone through, the committee took up the bill reported by the committee of Aggressions; and after some progress made in it, the committee reported the former bill, and obtained leave to sit again on the latter.
Mr. Newton, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill supplementary to an act for prohibiting the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise into the U. States.
THURSDAY, December 10. Immediately on the meeting of the House this day, the engrossed bill for appropriating a sum of money for building an additional number of gun-boats was read, and on the question "Shall this bill pass" a lengthy debate ensued,
In this debate a wide and interesting view was taken of the relative merits of a navy, of gun-boats, and of other means of defence, which shall be given as early as possible.
No other than this general notice can in this sketch be taken of the speeches of different members from the various grounds taken by them, some being both in favor of gun boats and the bill, others, although friendly to gun-boats, yet being in favor of the bill; and others opposed to gun-boats and the bill; and the debate generally, turning not so much on the passage of the bill, as on the system of defence best adapted to our existing situation.
SENATE UNITED STATES, DECEMBER 3.
Dr. Mitchell reported the following bill: Making an appropriation for the more effectual defence of the ports and harbors of the U. States.
Be it enacted, &c. That for enabling the President to put the ports and harbors of the United States in a better state of defence, a sum not exceeding
one hundred thousand dollars, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Mr. Pope, from the committee appointed on the subject, reported a bill supplementary to an act entitled an act fixing the military peace establishment of the U. S.
This bill authorises the President to raise one regiment of Infantry, and one battalion of Cavalry.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, DECEMBER 15, 1807.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, TUESDAY, December 8.
A memorial was presented and read from the Judges of the Court of Appeals, stating certain inconveniences resulting from the law relating to that court, and praying certain alterations thereof by the Legislature.
Also a petition from Henry J. Arnold of the City of Richmond, stating that Wm. F. Ast, late of the said city, has departed this life intestate, leaving an estate real and personal; that the petitioner is the only rightful heir of the whole blood in the United States, but is not a citizen of Virginia or of the United States, being a foreigner by birth and not having resided here a sufficient time to entitle him to become a citizen, though he means to become one as soon as the laws will permit—and to remain so during life, and praying the passage of the law vesting in him the real estate of which the said Ast died seised;
Ordered, That the said memorial and petition be referred to the committee for courts of Justice.
WEDNESDAY, December 9.
A petition was presented from a number of the citizens of Ohio county, which was received and on motion ordered to be laid on the table.
A petition was presented and read from John H. Foushee of the city of Richmond, complaining of the undue election of George W. Smith, the member returned to serve in this present General Assembly from the said city; stating that the petitioner was rightfully elected for the said city, and praying that he may be authorised to take his seat accordingly. Ordered, That the said petition with the accompanying documents be referred to the committee of privileges and elections; that they do examine the matter thereof and report the same with their opinion thereupon to the house.
A motion was made that the house should come to the following resolution—Resolved, That this house will to-day proceed to the choice of a chaplain to attend the General Assembly during the present session; and the question being put on the said resolution, it passed in the negative.
A petition was presented and read from a number of the inhabitants of Monongalia county—praying a repeal of the law which prohibits persons removing into this Commonwealth from other states, from bringing their slaves with them; or should the legislature not think it expedient to repeal the law entirely, that they would repeal it so far as relates to the counties west of the Allegany mountains—And should the legislature refuse both the above prayers, that they would pass a special act authorising John Farfah a citizen of said county, to bring into this state from Maryland, certain slaves which he holds in right of his wife;
Also a petition of John H. Winder, praying that he may be authorised to remove from Maryland into this state certain slaves which he holds in right of his wife;
Also a petition from John Cooke of Culpepper county, praying that he may be authorised to remove from Maryland into this state certain slaves which he holds in right of his wife;
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the Commonwealth.
A petition was presented and read from a number of the inhabitants of Rockbridge county, praying an alteration of the day for holding courts in the said county;
Also a petition of Elizabeth Johnston, widow and administratrix of Nathaniel Johnston, praying the passage of a law authorising her to sell certain lots in the town of Jefferson in Culpepper county, of which her intestate died seised, for the purpose of discharging his debts;
Also a petition of David Henderson and Alexander Duncan administrators of John Calloway, deceased, and attorneys in fact of Elizabeth Grieve and John Grieve, praying the passage of a law authorising the Commonwealth's interest in a lot in the town of Fredericksburg, of which their intestate died seised;
Also a petition of Bethel Congregation in Augusta county, praying the passage of a law authorising the appointment of an agent, who may bring suit to recover certain monies due the congregation;
Also a petition of a number of the inhabitants of Frederick county, praying the passage of a law authorising the overseers of the poor of the said county and of the borough of Winchester to sell or rent the lot and houses adjoining the town of Winchester commonly called the poor house lot, which belong jointly to the said county & corporation, and to vest the money arising from such sale in Bank stock for the benefit of the poor of the said county and corporation, or that the same may be applied towards lessening the parish levy; and further praying certain alterations in the laws authorising county courts to lay the county levies and make settlements with collectors appointed by them;
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice; that they do examine the matter thereof and report the same with their opinion thereupon to the house.
A petition was presented and read from Thomas Tuggle of Prince Edward county, stating that in January last he delivered for inspection at Woodson's ware-house in the town of Cartersville two hogsheads of Tobacco, but did not take out the notes; that when the petitioner some time after gave an order for the notes, they had been previously obtained from the inspectors under an order forged in his name, but the tobacco has never yet been delivered by the inspectors; and praying the passage of a law authorising the inspectors to deliver the tobacco to him on his executing to them an indemnifying bond; and that the said law may contain a general provision affording relief to persons similarly situated;
Also a petition from a number of the inhabitants of Northampton county, praying the passage of a law authorising them in certain situations to cut ditches and canals for the purpose of draining certain lands;
Also a petition of a number of inhabitants of Amherst county, praying for a division of the said county;
Also a petition of a number of the inhabitants of Harrison county, praying for a division of the said county;
Also a petition of a number of the inhabitants of Hanover and Caroline counties, praying that the bridge called Littlepage's across Pamunkey river, built and kept up by the said counties, may in future be kept as a toll bridge, the tolls to be applied towards keeping the said bridge in order;
Also a petition of a number of the inhabitants of the town of Petersburg, praying the passage of a law making provision for opening a new street in the said town.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee of propositions and grievances.
A petition of Betsey Booth of Accomack county was presented and read, praying compensation from the legislature for certain claims which she has on the commonwealth, as devisee of John Harris, who was a captain in the naval service of this state during the revolutionary war.
Also a petition of Rachel Dolby widow of Branson Dolby, on behalf of herself and three children, praying compensation for services rendered by her husband as a seaman during the revolutionary war.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee of claims.
The house, on motion, resumed the reading of the documents accompanying the Governor's communication, which were yesterday laid upon the table, and the same being gone through:
On motion, Ordered, That so much of the said communication as relates to the revenue of the commonwealth, be referred to the committee of finance.
On motion, Ordered, That so much of the said communication as relates to the Penitentiary, be referred to Messrs. Brockenbrough (of Hanover) Johnston (of P. Edward) Mercer, Strother, Gholson, Woodson, Garland and Barbour.
On motion, Ordered, That the remaining documents be laid upon the table.
LATEST PROCEEDINGS.
The Legislature was engaged on Saturday in electing a counsellor of state; and a Brigadier General.
The candidates for the first were, Geo. W. Smith, Skelton Jones Esqrs., Dr. Wardlaw and Dr. Upshaw, of this city; & Mr. Mallory of Elizabeth City county.—The result of the three first ballots, was the striking off from the list, Messrs. Jones, Upshaw, and Wardlaw; it being a rule of the house, that the candidate lowest on the last ballot should be struck from the next. After the 4th ballot, Mr. Johnston, chairman of the committee for counting the votes reported to the house, that the votes were; for Charles R. Mallory 94; Geo. W. Smith 93; and that there was one ballot for Samuel K. Mallory. If this vote was allowed to Mr. C. K. Mallory, he had a majority of the whole, and was of course elected. On motion, it was determined that this ballot should not be counted for Mr. C. K. Mallory. Two other ballots were subsequently held:
Table with 3 columns: Ballot number, Candidates, Votes. Fifth Ballot: Mallory 94, Smith 94. Sixth Ballot: Mallory 95, Smith 95. So that Geo. W. Smith was elected counsellor.
In the election of a Brigadier General, col. Chamberlayne of New-Kent, Maj. William Wirt and Col. John Mayo of this city, were nominated candidates. It was generally conceded that the contest lay between the two former. A considerable degree of discussion took place on the qualifications of these two candidates.
The result of the Ballot, was: CHAMBERLAYNE 100—WIRT 76—MAYO 6. So that Mr. Chamberlayne is elected Brigadier General, in the room of gen. White, resigned.
On Monday the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the State of the Commonwealth, when the following Resolution underwent considerable discussion.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John H. Winder, praying that he may be authorised to remove from the state of Maryland into this state, certain slaves which he holds in right of his wife, and which were during her infancy and before her intermarriage with the petitioner, removed from this state by her guardian into the state of Maryland, is reasonable:
After much discussion, the following Resolution was moved by Mr. Strother, & adopted by the committee.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the law passed in the year 1805, prohibiting the introduction of slaves into this state, be repealed so far as it prevents the admission of slaves, which any inhabitant of this state becomes entitled to by descent, devise or marriage.
The committee then rose, and the Speaker resumed the chair. When two amendments were introduced; to substitute "the 25th January 1806" instead of "in the year 1805" and to introduce the word "should" before the word "be." The question was then taken on the Resolution thus amended and carried in the affirmative, Ayes 87. Noes 78.
Mr. Preston offered the following resolution: Resolved, That so much of the Governor's communication as relates to the road from the highest point of navigation on the Kenhawa to the highest point of navigation on the James River, together with the documents relating thereto, be referred to a select committee with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. W. Pope of Powhatan offered certain Resolutions, relative to the General Government, which were ordered to lie on the table.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to his friend in this city, dated Washington, Dec. 7.
"Whilst I was writing this, the President sent us the last dispatches from Monroe down to his audience of leave. They are however of a confidential nature, so that I can say nothing of their contents."
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress, to a gentleman in this City, dated Washington, Dec. 10.
"Our affairs with G. Britain remain in statu quo. The appointment of a minister by that government for the avowed purpose of adjusting the affair of the Chesapeake, may postpone war for a time. It may procure peace, accompanied with the disgrace of abandoning the ground taken as to the impressment of American seamen. No disposition to do this has been manifested in the H. of Representatives. As to the affair of the Chesapeake, honorable reparation or war, is the unanimous sentiment; and it is generally considered that the broad principle of the American flags protecting our citizens must now be asserted or for ever abandoned. If G. Britain persists in keeping the general subject of impressment separate from the affair of the Chesapeake, I have little hope of an accommodation. The British government proud and haughty as it is, will never make for the outrage on the Chesapeake, if adjusted separately, such reparation as the feelings and honor of the nation demand."
"Whereas, if the whole subject of dispute, so far as it respects seamen, could be settled, less would be required, as reparation, by us, and not more perhaps, than the price of the British government would yield. 'Tis believed, that the disavowal of the act, the punishment of the officers, and the restoration of the men, are all essential to heal the wound inflicted on the American feeling and character."
"We have before the H. of R. bills for appropriating to Gun-Boats and Fortifications, 1,800,000 dolrs. a project for raising a regular army; for arming the whole body of the militia, and for providing for all the officers & soldiers of the revolutionary war, now in a state of indigence. Some of these expenses, if incurred, will fall heavily on the resources of the nation. Appropriations for Gun-
Boats and Fortifications, to the extent I have mentioned, will pass. No bill for a regular army will pass, until war is certain. Three thousand regulars is the number proposed to be raised. A portion of the militia will be armed; but what will become of the project of providing for the officers and soldiers of the revolution, I know not."
ERRATA in the short sketch of Mr. Jno. Smith's speech in our last paper:
In line 10th, read "pillars" instead of "rocks"—in the last sentence, after the words "he looked" insert "he might as long be emboldened in lament"—in the last line but one, instead of "would never" say "has never." So that the sentence thus amended, will read: He hoped he might not long be compelled to lament with the immortal author of the letters of Cincinnatus, that "the majesty of that assembly (his never been) polluted by the vile feet of the swinish multitude."
On Wednesday the 24 instant, departed this life after a very short illness, at the seat of Mr. Wm. Wyatt of Caroline, Mrs. JOANA BAYNE, late of Camelfield in the county of Gloucester, in the eightieth year of her age.
Died at Windsor, Connecticut, on the 26th, ult. the Hon. OLIVER ELLSWORTH.
The honorable ALEXANDER ADDISON, late President of the court of common pleas in one of the districts of Pennsylvania died lately at Pittsburgh.
Lately at New-Orleans, deeply and universally lamented, Mrs. FRANCES PREVOST, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Stanhope Smith, of Princeton, and consort of the hon. J. B. Trevo, si. late Recorder of N. York.
MR. LE TELLIER, DENTIST—is now practicing in the various branches of his profession, i. e. cleansing and restoring the Teeth to their natural elegance, setting artificial ones, so as to be useful as well as ornamental, plugging the decayed cavities of such as can be preserved, and extracting such as are too far gone to be saved, in which operation he makes use of "Draff's Patent Extracting Instrument"—which takes the teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the jaw or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general use.
He deems it unnecessary to say any thing concerning the advantages derived from the manner of his performance or his abilities, leaving it for his former operations to speak.
He has DENTIFRICE of a superior quality, free of corrosive substances, prepared by himself and for sale.
His dwelling is over Mr. Brooke's store in the brick row.—A line or servant directed to the said place, will be attended to. Dec. 15—[ep2w]
EDUCATION.—On the 12th of next January the subscriber intends to open a SCHOOL, at the Green Springs, in Louisa county, where boys may be instructed in the Latin, Greek, French and English Languages. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing of the advantages of the situation which he has selected, as its healthiness and remoteness from every kind of dissipation are well known to most gentlemen of the lower country. No scholars will be admitted, except those who board at the Springs (where a Boarding House will be kept by Col. Morris) by which means, the subscriber will have his pupils immediately under his eye, and be enabled to attend at all times both to their morals and education. The terms will be—Board 20 pounds per annum exclusively of bed and washing—Tuition 10 pounds, one half of each to be paid at the expiration of six months, and the other at the end of the year. Those gentlemen who intend to commit their sons or wards to the care of the subscriber, will please to notify him of it by letters directed to Lindsay's Post-Office, Albemarle county, and addressed to
FRANCIS F. MAURY. Dec. 15, 1807.
N. B. The following letters, one from Mr. Carr, and the other from Col. Nicholas (in whose family I have lived three years in the capacity of private tutor) are published as testimonials of my qualifications as a teacher. F. F. M.
Carr's Brook, Nov. 13, 1807.
MY DEAR SIR—I have learned with real pleasure, your intention of opening a school for teaching the dead languages. Although my opinion as to their utility and ornament may be deemed by some absurd, and by others unenlightened; yet my reasons do not yield its ascent to any of the arguments which I have heard against them, and until I do, I must be permitted to believe they are both useful and ornamental. Having frequently had an opportunity of being in your school at Warren, it is with great sincerity and truth that I give my feeble testimony in favour of your ability as a teacher, and the excellence of your method of instruction. When I had last the pleasure of seeing you, it seemed to be your intention to open a school at the Green Springs; I do not think you could select a more eligible situation. With best wishes for your success, believe me your friend. P. CARR. Warren, Nov. 8, 1807.
DEAR SIR—I gives me great pleasure to hear that you intend to establish yourself at the Green Springs. The situation is an admirable one for a large school. It has every thing to recommend it. From three years intimate acquaintance with you, I have the utmost confidence you will give entire satisfaction to all who may commit their children to your care. For your diligence and amiable qualities, and for my opinion of your capacity and skill, let the regret I feel at my sons being deprived of your instruction vouch. Accept my most sincere wishes for your success, and assurances that I believe your expectations will be fully answered. I am Dear Sir; With esteem and regard, Your humble servant, W. C. NICHOLAS. [ep19M]
Dec. 15. MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY
The Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company will attend at James Brooke's tavern in the town of Manchester, on the 31st. day of this month, for the purpose of receiving proposals and making contracts for keeping the Road in good repair for one year. Satisfactory security will be required of any person who shall undertake the business, and a few horses and carts may be furnished by the Directors. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Dec. 15. [ep26D]
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.—The subscriber respectfully offers his services to his friends and the public, in the above line of business and solicits the patronage. G. GREENHOW. [ep4W]
Dec. 15. FOR SALE, a few prime tracts of Military LAND, in the state of Ohio. Bank Shares wanted—Apply as above. Dec. 15. [ow1M]
TO BE SOLD, at Farmville, in Amelia county, on Monday the 28th of December next, an extraordinary valuable BLACKSMITH, belonging to the estate of Richd. Eggleston, dec'd. on a credit of six months; bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser. BY THE EXECUTORS. Oct. 14. [new19w]