The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-06-13 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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VOLUME 4.]
RICHMOND, SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 13, 1807.
[NUMBER 10.]
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capital, in the City of Richmond, the 25th day May, 1807.
THOMAS BULLING, and MARTHA his Wife, Plffs. AGAINST JOHN HOPKINS, Defs. The Defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Country; on the motion of the Plaintiff, by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said Defendant, do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said City.
A Copy. Teste. PETER TINSLEY, s.e. June 3. eo2m.
Sales at Auction.
On MONDAY the 15th JUNE next, will be sold, at AUCTION, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale, the HOUSES AND LOT, ON Shockoe-Hill, now occupied by Mr. Benjamin Sheppard, which, for convenience and situation, are exceeded by few in that part of the town: Six, twelve and eighteen months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving a deed of trust to insure punctuality in the payments. The premises may be viewed at any time previous to the sale. ON THE SAME DAY, WILL BE SOLD, ON THE PREMISES,
A HALF ACRE LOT, ON Shockoe-Hill, containing an excellent two story Brick Dwelling House, with two rooms and a passage below, and three rooms above—good Cellars, and a Porch in front and back—a good Kitchen, Smoke-House, brick Stable and Carriage-House, and is well enclosed as any Lot in the City. Time of payment will be made to suit purchasers. Any person desirous of purchasing, may view the premises at any time previous to the sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. May 30. tdf.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, At the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday the 20th day of June next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by John S. Moore for the purpose of securing a debt therein specified, due to Walter Boyd Gilliam.
A TRACT of LAND, lying partly in Hanover, and partly in Goochland, adjoining the Lands of Eliza Leake, Samuel Mobley, William Woodson and others, and containing, by estimation, 560 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said debt, with the expenses attending the execution of the trust. By order of the Trustees. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. May 29. tdf.
WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on THURSDAY the 2nd day of JUNE next, if fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter. A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND, containing 160 acres, more or less, lying in the lower end of the County of Louisa, whereon Thomas Wash now resides, and adjoining the lands of Messrs. John S. Smith, Joseph Eggleston and Henry Dickenson. Six months credit will be allowed the purchaser on his giving a note negotiable in the Bank of Virginia, with an improved endorsement or endorser, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of said note. TAYLOR & BROWN, Trustees for the Creditors of Mr. George Greenlee. June 10. tdf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF COLOGNE MILL-STONES, or different sizes, WHICH will be disposed of for Cash or approved negotiable Notes at 60 days. TAYLOR & BROWN. June 10. tdf.
FOR SALE, All the personal estate of Robert Burton, dec'd and an extent on the HOUSE and LOT, known in the plan of the City, by No. 585. Also, an unimproved LOT, No. 547. The sale will take place on the premises, on Monday the 22nd current, at 10 o'clock. By order of the Executor. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. June 10. 2w.
POSTPONEMENT. THE SALE of COL. QUARTIER'S SQUARE or GROUND, advertised by us, for sale on the 10th inst. is postponed until Saturday the 20th inst. when it will certainly take place. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. June 10. tdf.
NOTICE. Will be sold, at public auction, on Wednesday the 17th of June next, at the town of Ca Ira, in Cumberland County: The personal property of the late Dr. Wm. Johnson: This property consists chiefly of a riding Horse, Saddle and Bridle, a Silver Watch, some Medical and other Books, a small assortment of Medicines, and a set of surgical instruments.—Twelve months credit will be given on the sales, and bonds with security required. Those who are indebted to the estate of Wm. Johnson, are requested to adjust their accounts, with Mr. Jno. Lackland, a merchant in Ca Ira, and to make payment to him, or to come prepared for a settlement with the subscriber, at the time and place above mentioned; & those who have claims against the estate, are desired to exhibit them as soon as possible. G. JOHNSON, Adm'r. May 12. oawtdf.
MILLINERY & JEWELRY. Now opening for sale, in the house adjoining Mr. Purney's Stationery Store, on the main street. MRS. PIG respectfully informs the ladies of Richmond and its vicinity, that she has opened an elegant assortment of Millinery, Jewelry, Artificial Flowers, white Lace and black ditto, Feathers and Ribbon of the newest fashions known on the continent. June 10. 11p.
ATTENTION! THE members of the Richmond Cavalry, are requested to meet at their usual parade ground, near Mr. Adam Craig's, on Wednesday the 17th of the present month, at half past 3 o'clock, P.M. completely equipped. By order of the Captain. BENJ. MOSEY, Sergt. June 10.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber, living near New-Castle, in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last.
NEGRO MAN BILLY, about 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high—he is of rather a delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small-pox—his hair rather inclines to be bushy, this is not very long—he is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very judicious in his manner—he speaks rather quick & pert, and has a disposition to be very polite. He no doubt will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c. He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waitingman and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him. His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement, and he was also a part of his time in Petersburg, and his wife has a daughter, a free woman, living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—though having no general acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. June 10. tf.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Bates, consisting of an elegant two story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious Bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, four of which are sufficiently large for the accommodation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size of the passage; the Garret is divided into six different Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by Subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on locust posts; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of Clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are insured. It would be useful to a doctor on the eligibility of this land for business of his sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will enquire in to these facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by any, & equalled by few in all the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house both the Richmond and Frederickburg stages, and by the famous route passes a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the County Courts, and one of the most public roads in the state, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid will be required. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undoubted bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10. cp135.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed as by Mr. William Shipwith, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned—see Deed, on Friday the 10th of the ensuing month, between the hours of one and three o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money. THAT valuable TRACT of LAND, lying in the county of Cumberland, called MILL-MOUNT, containing seven hundred acres—the same having been conveyed to the said William Shipwith, by Col. Henry Skipwith. We shall likewise, should the above mentioned Land not produce the necessary sum, proceed in like manner to sell one other TRACT of LAND, in the county of Amelia, containing one hundred and thirty acres, together with a GRIST-MILL thereon. The said Land and Mill having also been conveyed to the said Wm. Skipwith by the said Col. Henry Skipwith. JOSEPH SCOTT, W. WARDLAW, } Trustees. June 10. tdf.
SPRING GOODS. RICHARD BROOKE, AT THE SIGN OF THE PLOUGH, HAS just received a general assortment of GOODS suitable for the season, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce: —AMONG THEM ARE— Superfine Cloths, Beceves, do. Kerfeymeres, Elegant Leno Veils, English and Indiv Nan- Extra long and short Kid Gloves, Irish Linens and Long Ladies Kid & Morocco Shoes, Lawn, Silk and Cotton Chambrays, Book Muslins, Plain & worked Leno's, Bandana and Madras hdkfs., Queens fancy do., Long Shawls work'd, 6-4 Cambrick and Leno Shawls, Silk & Cotton Linocry, Crapes assorted, German Linen, Guiguan and Calicoes, India Muslins, Fustian do., Furniture, fringes and mints, Cords, Madelies & India Dimity, Dimity & Cambrick do. A few pair handsome S. Cambrick Mullins, Boots, Silk Gloves and Lacs'd.
The upper part of his house, is, as yet, unoccupied and may be had by immediate application, on moderate terms. April 29. tf.
HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY, AND CUTLERY STORE. BREAM & FOLLET, AT THE SIGN OF THE ANVIL, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.
Have received from the latest arrivals from England, a large and general assortment of HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY & CUTLERY, which they will sell by wholesale or retail, low for cash, or on a short credit, for approved security, amongst which are, Waldrons, prime Corn & Grain Scythes, Sickles, Weeding Hoes, Garden Hoes & Rakes, Spades & Shovels, trace Chains, Black-Smith's Bellows, Anvils, Brick Irons, Sledge & Hand Hammers, Vises, Screw Plates, Files & Rasps, Carpenters, Joiners, Coopers, Curriers, Saddlers, Silver-Smiths, Watch makers & Shoe-makers Tools, Locks, Hinges, Nails, Brads, Tacks, Screws, Brass Mounting for Cabinet makers, Steel-yards, Scale Beams & Weights, Tea Kettles, Skillets & Spiders, Pots & Kettles, Belmont Kettles & House Skillets, Bells, Grind-Irons, Frying Pans, Waffle & Waffle-Irons, Smoothing Irons, Block Tin Coffee Pots, Britannia metal Tea Pots, Britannia metal Table & Tea-Spoons, Coffee & Corn Mills, Knives & Forks, Pen & Jack Knives, Scissors, Razors, Razor Cases & Shaving Boxes, Ivory & Horn Combs, Curling Tongs, Razor Hones, Glaziers Diamonds, a few dozen of elegant silver mounted & plain green & white handles table & desert Knives & Forks, Table Steels, Butchers Steels & Knives, brass & iron Wire, Tin in boxes, Sheet Iron, Sheet & Bar Lead, Patent Shot, Gun Locks, Flint, Bear, Wolf & Fox Traps, Screw & Bales for raising Mill Stones, Mill Gouddons & Inks, German Steel, Marbles, Novacoria Grindstones, Window Glass, with a great variety of other articles in the above line, too tedious to enumerate: of which the attention of those who will on terms worthy of the attention of those who will purchase. Also—For sale, 50 kegs F. Gun-Powder, 15 barrels Liver Oil, Bolting Cloths, Glue, & a general assortment of Brushes. May 26. 4w.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, of Gilliat and Kirby, and taken the Store lately occupied by them, WILL carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on short credit, to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY, RIVERS DRAKE, EDM'D. TAYLOR, jr. May 20. cp6w.
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BRITISH PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS—April 15.
The Marquis of Stafford rose, pursuant to the notice he had given on Wednesday last, to submit a motion to the House, respecting the consequences of the late change in his Majesty's Councils. He expressed his regret that a matter of such delicacy and importance had not been taken up by abler hands; but observed, that there were times and circumstances, under which it was the duty of every noble lord in that house, to come forward and offer the best advice his judgment could suggest, for the maintenance of the public good. It had always been his anxious wish to see that the best talents & abilities the country could boast of united in a rival exertion of those talents for the public welfare; but he had to lament the loss of one distinguished man (Mr. Pitt) at a most critical period of our affairs, which considerably weakened the administration of which he was the head. He next had the satisfaction of seeing another Ministry constituted which certainly embraced a great portion of the character, integrity, and talents of the nation. This Ministry also lost one of its main supporters (Mr. Fox) but still it was one from which he expected the country would reap much benefit. That Administration had recently and very unexpectedly been removed; and he was sorry to observe that their removal did not seem to be accounted for on any constitutional and satisfactory grounds. By this double loss, and by the change that has thus taken place in his Majesty's councils, the affairs of the nation were left in a situation which he could not but lament. Indeed, much as he lamented it, he had still more to lament the causes that led to that change, and the nature of the advice which induced his majesty to make it. For advisers in so critical a measure his majesty must undoubtedly have, whoever these advisers might be. (Hear, hear!)—It was an excellent maxim of the Constitution—a sacred one in his eyes—which made the person of the sovereign inviolable; and which, by pronouncing him no wrong, rescued him from all responsibility for any public measure. That maxim he was confident their lordships would maintain, and upon it, he would rest the necessity of adopting the motion, at least in part, which he should have the honor of concluding with. He trusted that nothing that he should offer, would be construed into personal disrespect by any noble lord: he was incapable of any thing of that kind, both from inclination and gratitude. But, however great his respect might be for any noble lord now in office, his anxiety for the safety of the state, and the prosperity of the country, made him solicitous to see a more able and comprehensive administration. He would not impute to any noble and learned lord the circulation of any misrepresentation that had gone through the country, respecting the conduct of the late administration, and the motives that influenced their dismissal from office; but it was with sorrow, and indeed with some indignation, he observed, that many of these misrepresentations had a tendency to stir up religious animosities, and disunite several descriptions of his Majesty's subjects without any adequate cause whatever, and much to the danger and detriment of the general welfare. He most earnestly deprecated all such pernicious attempts, which could never be ventured on without hazarding the most serious consequences to the country. Various causes had been assigned for the sudden change that had occurred in the Administration, but one of them was sufficient, in his mind to justify those who had been dismissed from office. It also, he thought, justified him in submitting the following motion to their lordships. The Noble Marquis then concluded with moving, that, "This house, feeling the necessity of a firm and able administration at this very important crisis of public affairs, resolve, that it is impossible to view, without the deepest regret, the change that has recently taken place in his Majesty's Councils, which regret is considerably increased by the cause to which that change has been ascribed, it being the opinion of this house that it is the first duty of the responsible ministers of the crown to refrain themselves by any pledge, expressed or implied, from giving any advice to his Majesty, which to the best of their judgment, the course of circumstances may think necessary, for the honor of his Majesty's crown and the security of his dominions."
Lord Aberdeen rose in reply to the Noble Marquis. The question now started appeared to him to involve a very serious inconvenience, inasmuch as it intimately connected itself with the personal conduct of the sovereign. That was unavoidable, however studious Noble Lords might be to avoid it. For though it appeared a general and abstract proposition, it was calculated, at the same time, to serve as a justification of the conduct of the late ministers; and by justifying them to intimate blame in some other quarter. He could not but consider the question as embracing two parties; the late administration, and the prerogative of the crown. It went to exculpate the crown, to which no blame could attach. Indeed it was very difficult, from the inflicting manner in which the question was brought forward—nay it was impossible to discuss it without recurring to other circumstances, which it did not purport to comprehend. When the late ministers consented to withdraw a bill which they deemed to be indispensably necessary to the safety of the country, they hinted that, in future, they might be under the necessity, not only of reproducing the same measure, but perhaps some further measures of a similar nature. How could it be imagined his Majesty could listen to such proposals, when it was known—perfectly well known—that the opinions of the sovereign upon those points were immutable. It might naturally occur to his Majesty, that the same measure might be again proposed to him at a time when, perhaps, it might not be equally in his power to resist it. How natural then was it for him to demand an assurance from his ministers, that they would no longer think of any such measure; but that so far they would allow his feelings and his conscience to remain undisturbed. That assurance the late ministers refused to grant, and their refusal made it necessary for his Majesty to dismiss them. Much had been said about secret advisers on this occasion, and it was contended that the sovereign could do nothing without responsible advisers. This might be the case; but it was impossible to make that true which was false, or give existence to what no where existed. Would it be attempted to make the ministers responsible for measures that were taken before they came into office? But if the measure for which it was wished to fix responsibility upon them referred to the late change of Administration, he trusted the present minister would not shrink from it; for it was the only line of conduct which the sovereign could, under such circumstances, adopt; consistent with his ease and dignity. On these grounds he should move the previous question.
The Earl of Hardwicke followed; he felt the question before the house an embarrassing one, and he accordingly had paid much attention to it. The noble Earl who spoke last divided it into two parts. To the first he thought there could be no objection, for that our domestic situation, and our foreign relations, were of urgent and serious consideration, no man could deny, and therefore it must be a matter of regret that any such change should have taken place at so critical a moment. The sort of administration which the present posture of things required, was well described in the words of the motion, it should be "a firm and able administration"; but these, he feared, were qualities that could not be truly ascribed to the ministry that had just been formed—this observation he felt himself in justice bound to make, without thereby meaning any thing disrespectful to any individual member, for many of whom he entertained a very sincere regard; their appointment he considered to be as contrary to their own interest, as it was hostile to the interests of the country. The late ministers had, in his opinion, been very ill treated, and the motive that influenced their conduct had been most unfairly represented. The noble Earl then went into an examination of the statement made in his place by a noble Lord (Grenville) of the whole of the transactions which led to the removal of him and his colleagues. That statement appeared to him highly satisfactory; and however followed the circumstances that produced and recommended the bill brought into the other house, must be thoroughly persuaded that it could never be the intention of its framers to mislead or deceive the sovereign respecting its precision; and indeed it was impossible to impute any thing like intentional deception to characters of such acknowledged honour and integrity. There was nothing more ungrounded or mischievous than the alarm which, on account of the introduction of that bill has been too industriously spread throughout the country; There could be no danger here from it to the church establishment; it was equally there was no danger in Ireland; and upon reflection, it must be felt to be highly criminal to have propagated such an alarm in the latter country. Much as he respected the present ministers, he did not think them equal to the present crisis. He was anxious, for the country's sake, that the affairs of the country should, at such a moment, be in different hands; and upon these, and many other grounds, he was disposed to concur in the motion of the noble Marquis.
Lord Erskine made a very animated and argumentative speech in support of the motion. All honourable men must agree in condemning the manner in which the late administration had been removed. It was a pitiful, a contemptible triumph, which could have no stability. A noble earl (Hardwicke) had anticipated much of what he had intended to offer to the house, and glided with noble earl, in contemplating the long list of penal statutes which were swept away by the act of 1798. The condition to which the repeal of these statutes had restored the Roman Catholics of Ireland, they were indebted for, to the benign disposition of his Majesty; and he was certain they would for ever cherish the memory of the benefactor with warm and inextinguishable gratitude. In the present arduous crisis of the public affairs, and when the increase of French aggrandizement was so anxiously to be resisted, it was the earnest wish of the late administration to be enabled
to avail themselves of the full extent of our population for the increase of our naval and military strength. The union promised to put those means in their power, at least as far as regards the Catholics of Ireland. This included the noble lord (Grenville) as the head of the late administration, to endeavour that men who had shown themselves worthy of trust, should not be excluded from any rank, however high, in either service. This suggested the idea of the bill that was introduced into the other house, and of which a most scandalous use had been made toasperse the characters of the late ministers, and to agitate the public mind with the most groundless alarms. Nothing was more false than that the measure involved any danger whatever to church or state; neither was the disposition of his Majesty with regard to it fairly and faithfully stated. No noble lord in that house should be admitted to state, that the mind of the sovereign was immutably hostile to any measure of that tendency. Such a declaration was as unfriendly to the security of the crown, as it was irreconcilable with the spirit of the constitution. No man felt more sincere veneration for the sovereign than he did, and he would be the last man in the world that would reduce his authority to a cypher; and it was that veneration which prompted him to say that the sovereign could never harbour such a disposition as an immutable hostility to any measure that might be necessary to the well-being of any description of his majesty's subjects. The consequences of such a determination can never attach upon the crown. All acts of kindness, grace, generosity, clemency, and munificence, belong to his Majesty; but whatever is harsh or wrong, can never be his act; for such acts ministers only are responsible. As to all that has been urged with respect to the coronation oath, not an objection of them but has been started to every measure that has ever been adopted in favour of the catholics; but his majesty's wisdom and beneficence have weighed down all these objections.
That a misunderstanding had been excited with respect to the bills in question, he would readily admit; but there was nothing in that misunderstanding that afforded the least ground of suspicion against his colleagues. Indeed no man of honor could for a moment suppose them capable of any deceit towards their Royal Master. Their conduct was not only a proof of their fairness and sincerity, but their cautious deference to the opinion and wishes of their Sovereign. But why thus shew their deference by withdrawing a bill which they had asserted to be their indispensable duty to propose? They certainly felt the political expediency of bringing forward such a measure; but finding strong objections made to it, they withdrew it, referring to themselves the power of bringing it forward again, whenever an imperious necessity called for its further adoption; and here he must hope that an noble Lord would attempt to confound political expediency with an imperious necessity. How such a reservation on their part could offend his majesty, he knew not; nor would he believe that it had offended him, unless the measure had been misrepresented to him by some secret mischievous advisers. No, never should he believe that the removal of the late ministers, and the manner of their removal, was the act of the Sovereign—it was an act foreign to his disposition, and contrary to the whole tenor of his political life: it is an act that carries with it marks of a very different nature, and is only the work of those who surrounded him.
He would insinuate nothing against the noble Lord, which he was not ready openly to avow; and if any noble Lord took to himself what he was alluding to, he should be ready to believe that noble Lord, when he denied any such advice upon his honour. It was, however, well known, that in all political machines, there were wheels within wheels; yes, as many as in a silk mill; and many of them also go funk in the dark, that it was almost hard to know their places. Some motion of this kind may tend to explain the intrigues that removed the late administration. Whatever motives or opinions may be imputed to the Sovereign, it is impossible he can be made responsible for any of them: His advisers only are responsible; and whoever would presume, or venture to say that any such measure was the spontaneous un-promoted act of the King, to that person he should say, such an assertion is not to be defended here; but in the Great Hall. The constitution must be preferred; and he would found his professional character that this was altered, before it can be expected that the Catholics of Ireland will cease to present addresses and petitions.—They present one; no notice is taken of it. They present a second, a third, a fourth; is no notice to be taken of them? Who will take upon himself to declare that now is not the time to listen to them? Or who will dare declare that no time is ever to come when they will be attended to; or no circumstances arise when their claims should be attended to, and the bar between Catholics and Protestants removed? If any one do venture to make such a declaration, he should say that such a man should be tried for sedition. He really shuddered at the consequences that might result in Ireland, from the effects of such unconstitutional doctrines; he could not, even with calmness contemplate them at a distance. Under that impression he should strenuously support the motion.
Lord Boringdon did not mean to negative the resolution of the noble Lord. (Marquis of Stafford) relieving the house from the necessity of coming to any decision upon it. He moved, therefore, that their lordships do now adjourn. Lord Sidmouth could not absolutely concur with the noble mover, nor yet give his motion a direct negative. He acquitted his late colleagues of any wilful misrepresentation of the facts that led to their dismissal from office, as likewise from the least intention of surprising the conscience, or imposing upon the understanding of the King. Notwithstanding some opposition from Lord Radnor, he entered into a minute statement of those facts, tending to prove that a reciprocal misunderstanding had existed between all the parties, and concluded by declaring, that he must oppose a proposition, which by the most remote construction went to attach blame to the Sovereign.
Lord Lauderdale, in an animated speech, intended to convey a censure on the Royal person, and contended that the present Ministers were virtually bound by the pledge their predecessors had rejected.

Lord Mulgrave opposed the motion, and denied his being bound by any pledge, as none had been demanded of him. Lord Holland insisted upon the implied existence of such a pledge. Lord Grenville declined entering again into a statement of the matter, that led to the dissolution of the late ministry, because he had already explained them to that house, and that not one title of them had been shaken by all the attempts made for that purpose. With respect to the title question of "why he introduced the bill if it was not necessary, and if necessary why he abandoned it," he referred them to Lord Castlereagh, as more conversant with the solution of difficulties arising from tigers, and who had imported the question from Ireland, for the carrying of which he had pledged to that country. Lord Hawkesbury made an able reply to Lord Grenville. His Lordship contended that the whole of the statement made by the Noble Baron, and of the debates to which that statement gave rise, were irregular and unparliamentary. The Noble Baron had accused him and his colleagues of being the first set of ministers who shrunk from responsibility, to shelter themselves under the wing of their Sovereign. He would tell that Noble Baron, that he and his colleagues were the first Ministry, who in order to cloak their own misconduct, had arraigned the conduct of his Majesty at their Lordships' bar. He acted from a sense of duty and conscience in accepting a place at the present; and as long as he was conscious of acting on such grounds, he should never shrink from the responsibility to which his official situation made him liable. He had always been adverse to granting any further concessions to the Catholics, and even to cherish any such hopes in their minds. It was that hope which kept Ireland in a continual ferment, and until it was laid asleep, there would be no tranquillity in that country. The Catholics of Ireland were, he was certain, grateful for the many indulgences which distinguished his Majesty's reign towards them; and equally confident did he feel, that they would demonstrate that gratitude by their steady loyalty, and falsify the contrary prophecies in which the Noble Baron seemed inclined to indulge. Earl Camden explained his conduct on the Catholic Question in 1801. Earl Moira, in reply to Lord Hawkesbury, showed that it was the garbled publication of the Cabinet Minutes, by the present ministers which brought the question into discussion. The house divided at 7 o'clock in the morning, on the motion Lord Boringdon, that the house do now adjourn.
Contents (including Proxies) 171 Non-contents (including Proxies) 80 Majority for the new Ministers, 81 FROM A LONDON PAPER. RESTORATION OF THE GREEK EMPIRE. The re-establishment of the Greek nation was always a favourite object of the Great Catharine. The arch-duke Constantine was educated expressly for the throne of Greece, and if it had not been for our interference in 1789, that prince would, in all probability, be at present sovereign of that nation. The motives of policy, which influenced the conduct of the British court, in that instance, in favour of an ally, do not apply to the case of a present enemy. Besides, owing chiefly, perhaps, owing chiefly, perhaps, to the want of attention on our part, it is impossible that the Turkish government can ever become vigorous enough to be proof against the machinations of France. Whilst so weak a race sway the sceptre of Greece, there will be a perpetual temptation to the ambition of the usurper of France to extend his conquests in that quarter. A peace may give a temporary respite to Europe, but it is not in the nature of military ambition to be quiet. The tottering authority of the Porte must every day hold out stronger invitations to aggression, and the increasing divisions and dissensions of its subjects insure a ready conquest. The establishment of a Bonaparte dynasty in Greece, would be fraught with incalculable dangers to the British interests and commerce. We should inevitably be excluded from the Black Sea, and the number of Greek seamen, who would, by that event, be placed at the disposal of France, would enable the enemy, perhaps, to exclude us from the Mediterranean. Besides the possession of European Turkey would facilitate, nay, insure, the subjection of Egypt, and multiply the enemy's means of annoying our eastern territories. Whilst the Porte maintained its relations of amity, or even a strict neutrality, with respect to this country, it was generous—it was magnanimous to shield its power from destruction, to respect its independence, by allowing it to remain neutral. But, when the Turkish government, from whatever cause, leagues with its oppressors against its former protectors, any consideration for its debility would be misplaced, and moderation towards such an enemy would be a crime against ourselves, and our posterity. Sentimental politicians may, perhaps, revolt at the idea of extinguishing another of the nations of Europe. But when we reflect that the Mahometans do not exceed the proportion of one in ten of the inhabitants of European Turkey, any change that would overthrow their unnatural power, will not properly appear the extinction of a nation, but of a faction. The Greeks would again be replaced amongst the community of the European nations. Does not every honourable feeling of the heart, every generous sentiment of gratitude to the authors of every art and science, glow with ardour at the probability of a revolution that would restore their posterity into a political community, and give them an opportunity of emulating the bright examples of their remote but eminent ancestors? There can be no doubt that the re-establishment of that distinguished nation would be highly gratifying to every liberal mind, if it could be effected without gross injustice to an existing power, or manifested danger to the future interests of Europe. The hostile measures of the Porte remove the former obstacle; and an impartial consideration to the consequences of such a revolution, if affected by us and our allies, in the present war, will show that it would be salutary, not dangerous to Europe. Either Russia or France will ultimately swallow up European Turkey. We have already stated the consequences of the establishment of the French power in that country. Should a Russian Prince, on the contrary, be seated on the throne of Greece, an insuperable barrier would be erected against the progress of the French to the East. Greece would become a naval power in the course of time, that might balance the naval power of France and Spain in the Mediterranean. The jealousy arising from the opposition of views, of power, and interests, would prevent them from ever being thrown into the same scale, and Greece would become the neutral ally of this country, and an eternal check upon the ambition of France. Naples, too, would in time, under the protection of Greece and Britain, realize a navy, which she
has hitherto been prevented from doing by the jealous policy of France. The division of the naval strength of the Mediterranean, between so many states, that could never have a common interest, nor act, except by a miracle, be brought to act together, would confirm the paramount superiority of the British navy. Austria too might, by the recovery of Itria, Dalmatia and Venice, be reconciled to the change; or if these would not content her, some adequate accession of territory might be ceded to her on the side of Hungary and Gallia. If such an arrangement should be carried into effect, it would do more for the future tranquillity of Europe, than all the aggrandizement of France has done for its interruption. It would give us a powerful and efficient ally, attached to us from gratitude, and by the ties of common interest; and would forever deprive the tyrant of France of the hope of one day subverting our empire of the east, by the possession of Egypt, and the eastern shores of the Mediterranean.
The following extract of a letter, from a gentleman in London, to his correspondent in this city, is a handsome commentary upon the assertions published against our government by the British prints in this country, and upon the indifference with which the acquittal of Whitby is treated. The writer is perhaps just in attributing the outrages of the British cruizers, to the admission of an almost unlimited right of search. "Neutrals (says Martens) should, at sea, submit to examination, by the cruiser of a belligerent"—but the writer of the following is obviously mistaken as to the case of Pierce's vessel—that was not at sea, it was a coasting vessel within our jurisdiction, which neither the laws of nations nor the existing treaty authorized the detention of.
EXTRACT. "I am truly sorry to observe the encroaching hostility of the people of America to the government of this country, & did I not rely upon the wisdom & moderation of your executive, I should really fear a rupture—I have often observed, & I repeat it, that the true interest of the American government and of the American people too, is to avoid war. I admit in the fullest extent that British aggressions, and particularly the ever to be lamented one, of the Hoots, are such as would, if offered to Britain by any other power, have plunged her into a war long ago; but war is the harvest of a British government and all its blood-suckers. I expect better things from a government founded and acting upon found and virtuous principles, and I think my expectations will not be deceived. The death of Pierce is deeply to be deplored, and is so, by every reflecting mind in this country as well as yours; but it is not a sufficient cause for plunging the whole inhabitants of a country into all the horrors of war." "If the people of New-York had got hold of the captain and officers of the Leander, and in the moment of irritation, sacrificed them to their just resentment, I might have excused it, and thought it justifiable, but I should have thought it madness to have plunged the one country into a civil war, or the other into a foreign one on the occasion—our passions are forcibly worked upon when struck through the senses—the light of a dead body brought to its end by violence, affects the multitude ten thousand times more than the detail of thousands swept off by pestilence, swallowed up by earthquake, or even slain in battle." "Individuals may be excused for giving way to the indignation inspired by generous passion, governments should view events with the eye of philosophy." "While laborious crowds Ply the tough oak, philosophy directs The ruling helm." "And I hope and believe that your government does so, and I flatter myself, that our present ministry, with all its faults, yet, on such an occasion, will hail the same mild influence, and that not only the last bloody aggravation, but all former ones, will, as far as is now possible, be compensated for. [A hope, never to be realized.]" "I have no wish to justify the conduct of British officers towards the Americans, on the contrary, no one more heartily detests and reprobrates that arrogance and insufferable insolence, which in too many instances marks that conduct, or more earnestly wishes the most severe investigation, and the most exemplary punishment, where due—but have you not, by treaty, acknowledged the right of search by British ships? and having admitted that right, you must admit also the right of compelling submission to that search; the admission of the right itself is otherwise nugatory. As far as appears from the proceeding, the affidavit of the master of the sloop, &c. it seems to me that the captain of the Leander was only following his instructions grounded upon this admitted right, and that no personal blame attaches to him—if however he has exceeded those instructions, and I well know that a tyrannical disposition too frequently prompts men in his situation, to consider as an inheritance from nature, that power which their office only invests them with, and to exercise it in a manner equally derogatory to their own characters as men and the interests of their country—if, I say, this man has really exceeded the limits of his authority, and wantonly sacrificed the life of a fellow creature, and outraged the feelings of a great people, let him be treated with the contemptuous he deserves by his countrymen, and punished to the utmost withers of the offended party.—Remember, I am not all this while advocating the right of search; look you to that, who have solemnly recognized it."
FROM THE LONDON COURIER, APRIL 17. PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. "Camp, near Monte Viedo, Feb. 7." "Gen. Crauford, with a force equal to ours is expected hourly. The object of his expedition was intended to be distinct from this; but he has orders to call here, and I fancy the commander of the forces will think it necessary to detain him before we proceed to Buenos Ayres. One half of our troops are in the fortifications—the other half escaped on a neck of land three miles from town.—We are all in high spirits."
South America. BALTIMORE, June 5. The Editor of the Federal Gazette is indebted to the politeness of Captain Dunbury, of the ship Mary from Monte Viedo, for the following particulars: We have not time, from the late hour at which Capt. B's acceptable communication was received, to give more this evening. The following is a list of the vessels of war employed against Monte Viedo: Diadem, 64 guns: Resolvable, 64 Ardent, 64 Lancaster, 64 Diomedes, 50 Leda, 44 Medusa, 22 Unicorn, 22
WISH to lease the PLANTATION on which Mrs. Jane Howard now lives, from one to five years. Any person who wishes to contract for said tract of land, will view the premises and make application to me at Richmond, or at Powhatan Jury court, at which place I shall attend. Provided I should not lease the property previously, it will be set up to the highest bidder on Monday succeeding said court, on the plantation. The Negroes will be hired with the land, if it is the wish of the Leaser. P. S. In case it should be leased previously, it will be made known. C. H. SAUNDERS. May 18.
Howe, 28 Daphne, 20 Pheasant, 18 Staunch, 18 Charwell, 16 Rencounter, 16 Protector, 16 Rolla, 8 Two bomb-ships, and a number of armed transports, 4 of which assisted in the attacks on the town, having each 24 twenty-four pounders to shift on either side. The British are in possession of all the north side of the river, from Cologna to Monte Viedo, and have a strong garrison at Cologna. General Beresford has made his escape from Paraguay. On the 29th March, admiral Sterling and general Auchmuty failed in the Daphne up the river, to reconnoitre. Fifty-five sail of English merchantmen were in the port, laden with goods from England, worth upwards of two millions sterling. Goods were falling for less than cost, without charges, what little sale there was.—The ship Bengal was lost on Maldonado Point on the 9th February; part of the cargo saved. The following vessels were left at Monte Viedo, March 29: Ship Superb, Lombard, of Boston Cotton Planter, Gardner New-York Hampden, Maybury, Providence, R. I. ditto Swift, Boucher, ditto Charles and Narriot, Tiddale, ditto Palmira, Whitney, ditto Arrow, Fletcher, Newburyport Perseverance, Stevens, Boston Print, Dixey, do. for Manilla in 10 days American Eagle, Kings, N. York, 4 days Tiger, Webb, Philadelphia, 15 days Patty, Knowles, ditto, 30 days Minerva, Laidler, Charleston Betty, Jones, Philadelphia Whampoa, Bourne, New-York Bathaw, Peterkin, Baltimore Brig Minerva, Gernon, Charleston Littler, Balch, Boston just arrived Mento, Goodwin, ditto, condemned as unfit for sea Sch't Molly, Shattock, Boston, sold Fowle, Braggs, ditto Sophina, Murner, New-York Sloop Aurora, Buckler, Newport
By Charles Sterling, Esq. rear admiral of the White, &c. &c. &c. and Brigadier General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, Lieut. commanding in chief. A PROCLAMATION. Notwithstanding the fortresses and city of Monte-Viedo have been taken by assault, we being desirous to evince the mildness of his Britannic majesty's government, and actuated by humanity towards the distressed, do hereby invite the inhabitants of Monte Viedo and its dependencies, to return to their several avocations, assuring them of full protection to their persons, provided they behave themselves as become good subjects and citizens, taking the oath of allegiance to his Britannic majesty. The private property of individuals, (fire arms and other warlike weapons excepted) shall be respected, unless it appears on full consideration that it has been fraudulently obtained, to injure government or the captors. The inhabitants may freely profess the holy Roman Catholic religion, and every proper respect shall be paid to the ministers of the Gospel, provided they conduct themselves to their sacred duty, behave as become good subjects and do not endeavor to prejudice the minds of the people against any of his Britannic majesty's government. All property belonging to the churches, colleges, monasteries, foundations and other public institutions of that kind, shall remain free and unmolested, provided the ground on which it stands is not actually required for any fortification that may be raised for the defence of the town or place. The magistrates until further orders, shall continue to exercise their several functions as far as regards the police of the city and its district, subject, however, to such alterations and amendments, as the general commanding in chief, may think proper to direct; but such crimes as affect the government or the safety of the fortresses, will be amenable to martial law. The different taxes and duties, levied by the magistrates, to remain, until further orders, and to be collected by them in the same manner, and applied to the purposes as heretofore. Passports will be granted and every encouragement given to such persons, as are disposed to supply the city with the production of the country. Given under our hands, at head quarters, Fort St. Philip, this 3d day of February, 1807. CHARLES STERLING, SAMUEL AUCHMUTY.
NEW-YORK, June 6. Capt. King, of the ship American Eagle, who left Montevideo the 5th April, informs, that the British still kept possession of that place, and were making preparations to attack Buenos Ayres. Reinforcements from England were expected daily. Nine of the crew of the ship Bengal that was cast away in Maldonado roads, came home with captain King. Captain K. further informs, that the British had taken Colonia; and that Gen. Beresford was on the eve of sailing for England.
Domestic. NORFOLK, June 9. FRENCH PRIVATEER—ON OUR COAST. This morning arrived the Sch'r Manchester, Capt. Cropley, from New-York. Capt. C. gives the following account: That on Saturday last, being about 3 leagues S. E. of Hog Island, he was fired at & brought too by a small Schooner which he took for a pilot-boat, but which proved to be a French privateer, having a crew of 30 men, armed with muskets and cutlasses, and ordered along side the English brig Ceres, Capt. Neven, which sailed from this port a few days ago, bound to Liverpool, loaded chiefly with logwood and which she captured in sight of Cape Henry; after putting the Capt. and crew of the Ceres & the Ceres & two lady passengers on board the Manchester, the privateer immediately made sail with its prize, being then in sight of the Melampus British frigate, lying at anchor off the Capes—Next day the Manchester was brought too by the Melampus, who took Capt. Neven on board, and then proceeded in pursuit of the privateer and his prize. The crew of the privateer behaved with marked civility to Capt. Neven and passengers, by letting them have their clothes, and many other articles belonging to them. Herald.
NOTICE. I WISH to lease the PLANTATION on which Mrs. Jane Howard now lives, from one to five years. Any person who wishes to contract for said tract of land, will view the premises and make application to me at Richmond, or at Powhatan Jury court, at which place I shall attend. Provided I should not lease the property previously, it will be set up to the highest bidder on Monday succeeding said court, on the plantation. The Negroes will be hired with the land, if it is the wish of the Leaser. P. S. In case it should be leased previously, it will be made known. C. H. SAUNDERS. May 18.
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 15th June. TRIAL OF AARON BURR. Circuit Court of the U. States for the fifth circuit and District of Virginia. Present JOHN MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the U. States, And CYRUS GRIFFIN, Judge of the District of Virginia. D debate on the motion for a Subpoena Duces Tecum. WEDNESDAY, June 10th.
An affidavit was drawn up by Mr. Burr, stating that certain papers in the possession of the President might be material to his defence; which affidavit is in the following terms: AARON BURR, } Court of the U. S. 5th Circuit and District of Virginia. AARON BURR maketh oath, that he has great reason to believe that a letter from Gen. Wilkinson to the President of the United States, dated 21st October, 1806, as mentioned in the President's Message of the 22nd January, 1807, to both Houses of Congress, together with the documents accompanying the same letter, and a copy of the answer of said Thomas Jefferson, or of any one by his authority to the said letter, may be material in his defence in the prosecution against him—and further, that he has reason to believe the military and naval orders given by the President of the United States, through the departments of war and of the navy, to the officers of the army and navy, at or near the New-Orleans station, touching or concerning the said Burr, or his property, will also be material in his defence. AARON BURR. Sworn to in open Court the 10th June, 1807. W. MARSHALL, Clk.
This affidavit being read, Mr. Hay begged leave to notice to the court and the opposite counsel, that in conformity to the intimation which he had yesterday given, he had addressed a letter to the President; mentioning the motion which was to be made this day, and suggesting the propriety of sending on the papers required, but referring to himself the right of keeping these papers by him, until the court should see and determine their materiality. He hoped that in 5 days at least the papers would be in his possession; he should however object to the affidavit produced, and even to the right of Col. Burr to make any such motions at the present time. That this was a preliminary question, which he would wish to be first determined; whether any man standing in Col. B's situation had a right to make such a motion. The fact was, if these papers should ever come to hand, they would never go out of the hands of the court; for he was satisfied that they could not be material in the present case, from the substance of one of these very papers, which was already in his possession. He wished not to waste the time of the court: there were however several preliminary points which he should be obliged to submit to their consideration; and before this discussion could be ended, the papers would be here. He confessed that he was extremely unwilling to enter into any discussion on these papers. Gentlemen might take it for granted, if they pleased, that he felt a disinclination to furnish them with these papers; there was none such: These gentlemen ought themselves to have applied for them: for he was satisfied from the character of the government, that every necessary paper would have been cheerfully supplied; he had no doubt the court and even the opposite counsel, would individually acquiesce in the same opinion. He trusted that the present motion was not made to show the talents of gentlemen; he assured them, that if gen. W. should come, they would enjoy such a splendid opportunity to their hearts' content: he intended to cast no reflections upon the counsel personally; but requested them once more to deliberate upon his proposition. Mr. Martin would assure the gentleman that there was no need for further deliberation. It is strange that this gentleman should so much complain of the consumption of time, at the very moment when he speaks of the long period which he should require for this discussion, and the great many preliminary points which he should have to settle. The gentleman said Mr. M. has warmly spoken too of certain impressions; and even of our own: But I trust that he will leave it to ourselves to declare our own impressions: It is impossible for that gentleman to search our hearts; and sure I am that nothing has ever yet fallen from us to justify the elevated eulogies upon the government, which he has been kind enough to attribute to us.
Mr. Wickham observed, that Mr. Hay had promised the appearance of these papers; and for what is this subpoena Duces Tecum required? not to bring the President here; he is not wanting, but to obtain certain papers, which he has in his possession. What then is the effect of this process, but to produce the very result which Mr. Hay promises? As to the objection that a part of these papers is confidential, would it not be easy to make an endorsement on such, as the President would not wish to go out of the court? Mr. H.'s promises, however, may be unavailing; at Washington they may entertain views very different from his own.—As to the opportunity of displaying talents, nothing would be better calculated to defeat that object, than for the attorney for the U. States to give his consent, that process should issue. Mr. Hay observed, that he had not distinctly heard the gentleman: He thought, however, that he had heard the word "consent;" but he would assure that gentleman that he had not consented, and never would consent to such a proposition. Mr. Martin then rose to open the motion; when some desultory discussion ensued upon the order of proceeding. Mr. Hay contended that this question was premature; that the preliminary question ought first to be settled, whether Col. Burr did stand in such a situation, as to entitle him to make this motion; if the court pleased, he would state the grounds on which he himself denied the existence of such a right. The Chief Justice decided that Mr. Hay might state his objections. Mr. H. then proceeded.
The motion now made by Mr. Burr, as far as he could understand it, was to obtain a subpoena from the court (or rather from the Judges sitting there) to the President of the U. States, to attend this court with an original letter from General W. to the President of the U. States, and afterwards referred to by him in his communication to Congress of January 27th. He contended that this motion was premature. Col. B. was not authorized by any legal precedents or by the statutes of this or any other country, to demand legal process for obtaining witnesses, whilst he remained in his present situation. What was that situation? He had been committed for a misdemeanor, and recognized to appear before this court; And in
consequence of this recognition he is now present. The court would recollect, that no bill had been found; that no bill had been sent up to the Grand Jury. And all that can be said, is, that Col. B. is present from a previous situation. Col. B. applies to the court for compulsory process or rather a subpoena Duces Tecum to the President of the U. States commanding him to attend with certain papers; that if he does not attend; or the papers are not produced, the court may then issue an attachment against him. Now I contend, said Mr. H. that no individual charged with a crime, has any right to legal process, until the existence of his trial, that is, until the Grand Jury have found a bill, and the prosecutor has announced his intention to proceed. Gentlemen will please to point out in the constitution, in the laws of Congress, or in the common law, the smallest right for making this motion. They will in vain search for a precedent in the complicated and various materials of the common law: The acts of Congress supply them with no authority; and there is nothing in the constitution, which in the least relates to this subject; except the 4th amendment, which most obviously refers to a very different stage of the prosecution from this: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, &c. &c. &c. &c. to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favour, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defence." Will gentlemen contend, that this clause relates to any of the preliminary steps of the prosecution, before the prosecution is itself commenced by the finding of a bill? This clause was never intended for any of the preliminary steps; for the arrest, the transportation, or the examination of the accused. Its object was to secure to every man the benefits of a "fair and impartial trial" not on the examination before the examining magistrate; but on the trial; and the trial itself is always held before the Petit Jury. When the trial commences, it is then that the accused is to be confronted with the witnesses against him; it is then that he is entitled to compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favour; it is then that he is to have counsel for his defence. It is true, Sir, that in this first stage (this inapt stage as it is called in fashionable phrase) it is true, that A. Burr has already not one counsel but four; and not only counsel in this stage, but celebrated counsel from other states. It is true that the clerk of this court has already issued subpoenas; but, these subpoenas were gratuitous; and had they been refused, there would have been no law to compel him to grant them: But what do all these circumstances prove? That A. Burr has any authority at this stage of the business to make his present application to the court? And even let us suppose that they have obtained what they require. Let us suppose that this subpoena has been issued; that the President himself is here; that he is to be called before this court from Washington, where national concerns of such deep weight and importance are entrusted to his decision.
Mr. Wickham begged leave to interrupt the gentleman. This was not in fact a subpoena for the President himself, but only for certain papers. Mr. Hay. Even that supposition does not remove the prematurity of the present motion. —I was about to ask, Sir, what is to be done with these papers, if the President himself should be here with these papers in his pocket. I will say nothing of the manifest and many inconveniences which would attend his absence from the seat of government. What would be done with these papers? The gentlemen cannot answer this question. I only am competent to answer it. And why? Because no kind of use can be made of this evidence, until the Grand Jury have found their Indictment; until I have laid my bills before them.—Will gentlemen however, go on upon such calculations; that the Bills will be sent up; and that they will certainly be found true Bills? If gen. W. comes, and that he will, I can entertain no doubt from the intelligence which I have heard this morning the prosecution will certainly progress; and in that case only, can these papers be wanted.
There is another little difficulty in this case.—When is this process to be made returnable? Some day must be named. But can the court possibly name any day, when the witnesses or the papers shall be wanted? Do the records of this court indicate any particular day, when the trial is to commence? Sir, such a nomination would be completely arbitrary. Let an indictment be first found; let a day be first set for the trial; and on that day might this process be returnable. But, Sir, even if a day could be fixed on, it does not appear, that this testimony will be wanted during this term. It depends upon the arrival of gen. Wilkinson: It literally depends upon the winds and the waves. The very language of the process confirms this argument. How could the evidence be heard, before the accused is put upon his trial?—Perhaps it may be said, that this evidence may be wanted, in case we repeat the motion for committing A. Burr for High Treason; and which we shall certainly attempt, if gen. W. does not make his appearance. On this point, two remarks only are necessary to be made. The first is, that no such motion is actually before the court; and further, if any such motion was made, the court would have no right to issue Process, before the commencement of the trial. The court has no more right for this purpose, than an individual in a private case; that the court did actually consider itself placed in this very situation. Now if such an application had been made to your honour out of doors; is there any law in America or in any part of the civilized world, to postpone the examination, until a subpoena has been granted? It is true that evidence on both sides has been sometimes produced; but this took place when the evidence happened to be present; and there exists not a single precedent in all the annals of jurisprudence, where the course of an examination has been suspended, by an application for subpoena, and the waiting for the witness.—The present motion therefore is manifestly premature.—Mr. Hay confessed that his object was to save time; he had no doubt that the documents would be forwarded in a much shorter time than they could possibly obtain them by this process. Why were they not sooner applied for? True it is that there has been some correspondence between Mr. Randolph and Mr. Smith, about an order from the navy department; but never before yesterday, was the materiality of gen. Wilkinson's letter suggested, altho' that letter had been publicly known to exist, as long ago as the 27th of January. The accused knew this; his counsel knew it; and yet have they made no attempts to obtain it; nor have they ever stated its materiality.
Mr. Wickham would not enquire, whether it was the object of the gentlemen to save or to obtain time; though probably the latter; as gentlemen seemed very solicitous to fend on a messenger to Washington to obtain instructions directing them how to act; but if the saving
of time was the object, they had not only not saved time, but they had lost it; for they had been waiting for this messenger to Washington to obtain instructions directing them how to act; but if the saving

of time was an object with the court, the course which he recommended was best calculated to obtain it. It was the shortest way to resort at once to that expedient, which must be at last employed, if the expectations of the attorney for the U. States, should turn out to be fallacious, as his application at Washington should prove to be unavailing. The clerk himself, if called upon for subpoena, must issue them absolutely. It was the practice; and it was the law; but instead of applying to the clerk, they deemed it necessary in a case of such importance, to make their application directly to the court. They were more willing too to prefer this course; as they did not with the presence of the President; but only of certain papers; and it was not therefore their wish to obtain a common subpoena for his person, but a subpoena duces tecum for those papers.
This is the first time I have heard, since the Declaration of American Independence, that an accused man is not to obtain witnesses in his behalf. What has the gentleman himself done? Are there not witnesses present, whom he has summoned; under the authority of this court and at his own special instance? And will he at last admit, that there is to be no kind of equality between the accused and the prosecution; and that we are to remain here perfectly mute and bound hand and foot, to wait the decision of his own witnesses?
But at what time are we to be entitled to these privileges? At the period of Col. B's transportation? That is a most unarrantable proceeding; there is no such case recognized by the constitution; and therefore there could be nothing in that constitution to give us the right of founding any judicial proceeding on such a plea. But, Sir, such an illegal transaction entitles us to fill more; it entitles us to the protection of every citizen in the country; as well as of this court. Suppose that Col. Burr was now put on his examination; would he not have a right to examine any witnesses, who were beyond the bar; and of course to subpoena every man, who would be brought before you during the term of examination? This practice is every day pursued by magistrates. Why not in the present case?
It has been said, that there is nothing in this country to justify such an application; that there are no precedents. But I will quote, Sir, another trial, which was similar in its proceedings, and similar, I trust, in its results. I refer to the cases of Smith and Ogden before the Circuit Court of New-York. Subpoenas were actually taken out, before the Trial, for Messrs. Madison and Dearborn; and even the expenses of their travelling were tendered to them. But the proceedings did not even stop here. For a motion for an attachment was made before the court, founded upon the proof of the refusal of these Subpoenas; and the proof of offered compensation. The argument at length closed on this motion for attachment. But no man doubted the right of the court to issue Subpoenas. The only question was, whether at that time an attachment ought to issue. The court was unanimous about the right of the President to summon witnesses, under the sanction of the President's name. Perhaps the same force may be repeated here; and it is for this reason that we apply directly to the P. of the U. S. Whether it would have been best to have applied to the Secretaries of State, or the navy and war; I care not. All that we want, is, the copies of some papers; and the original of another.
This is a peculiar case, Sir. The President has undertaken to prejudice my client by declaring that 'of his guilt there can be no doubt.' He has assumed to himself the knowledge of the supreme being himself, and pretended to search the heart of my highly respected friend. He has proclaimed him a traitor in the face of that country, which has rewarded him. He has let slip the dogs of war; the hell-hounds of persecution; to hunt down my friend. And would this President of the U. S. who has raised all this absurd clamour, pretend to keep back the papers which are wanted for this trial; where life itself is at stake? It is a sacred principle, that in all such cases, the accused has a right to all the evidence which is necessary for his defence. And whoever withholds this information, is substantially a murderer, and is to be recorded in the registers of Heaven. Can it then be presumed, that the President would be so far to have Col. Burr's innocence proved? No. It is impossible. Would the P. of U. S. give his enemies (for enemies he has like other great men) the opportunity of saying that Col. B. is the victim of anger, jealousy, and hatred? Will he not act with all possible candour? When told that certain papers are material to our defence, will not he be proud to say to us "Sir, you may have them; I will grant you every possible advantage." Had this been done, the attorney for the U. States and perhaps the Executive, never would have said that these papers are no more material to us than the first paragraph of the laws of Congress. These gentlemen forget, that it is not their province to decide, whether the evidence is material to us or not. It is for the court, to say, whether it bears upon the case; and whether it is to go before the Petit Jury, or to come before themselves, if the motion to commit for treason be continued.
They seem to think, that we are not even to be trusted with these papers. But why do they attribute motives to Col. B's counsel, which they would themselves disdain? Why not as much honour to ourselves, as to the President of the U. S. himself?
It may be suggested, that this is a private and confidential letter from Gen. W. to the President. It was so said, indeed, yesterday. But if the President were here himself, the court would have a right to demand, whether in confidential conversations Gen. W. had not given very different statements, from those which he might have produced? What, Sir, if Gen. W. had reposed as much confidence; if he had insinuated as much poison into the ear of the President, as Satan himself breathed into the ear of Eve; the President would have been still responsible to a court of Justice. The law recognizes none of this kind of confidence. 2 Atkins 524. from which it appears that no man is privileged to withhold secrets. 11 St. T. Dutchess of Kingston's case ; there a physician excused of the court to excuse him; but even his professional confidence would not forestall him. Lord Barrington conjured them to excuse his giving in testimony, what had been disclosed to him in all the confidence of private friendship. All his disclosures were disregarded. McNally, page 280. which declares that there can be no secrets, but those which are confided to counsellors and attorneys.
Now let us suppose, that this information was conveyed to him by a letter; nay, by a private and confidential letter. Could we not have the President produced here; could we not examine him, whether he had ever received such a letter?
But perhaps we shall be told, that this would be making too free with high characters; that we call the honour of Gen. W. into question; and that it is not less than treason to suppose it possible, that Gen. W. is not as pure as an Angel. But, Sir, will it be forgotten, that this man has already broken the constitution to sup-
port his violent measures; that he has already ground down the civil authorities into dust; and subjected all around him to a military despotism? It is possible to be, that such a man may not swerve from the strict line of decorum? To show the ease with which one man may be destroyed by another man or by a faction; and with the same unceasing indifference as a philosopher sees rats struggling in an air-pump; I will read a quotation from Tucker's Blackstone.
Mr. M. produced several instances, that even the originals of recorded papers may be brought before a court of justice.
Respecting copies of the navy orders for destroying the property and person of Col. B. it is very material to possess them. It may be necessary to show, that these acts, which the prosecutors are pleased to deem treasonable, were in fact nothing but justifiable means for defending his own rights.
(To be Continued.)
Latest Proceedings. The court have been occupied during the three last days, on the motion to obtain a Subpoena duces tecum , addressed to the President of the U. S.
We have detailed a part of the argument that was maintained on Wednesday on this subject. Mr. Martin was followed by Messrs. McCrae, Botts, Wirt and Wickham.
On Thursday the Grand Jury were adjourned over till Saturday: And the argument was resumed by Mr. Hay, who was succeeded by Mr. Randolph.
On Friday, the argument was continued by Mr. Martin and closed by Mr. Burr. The court have not yet given their decision, on this interesting point. Mr. Burr observed that as Gen. Wilkinson might now be expected in a short time, before the court, it was desirable to obtain a prompt decision.
On the conclusion of this argument, Mr. Burr addressed the court; he observed that this was perhaps the most proper time for renewing the motion, which he had some time ago made to the court, about giving more specific instructions to the Grand Jury, on certain points of evidence. These points he had reduced to writing in the form of abstract propositions, which he would take the liberty of reading to the court:
1. That the G. Jury cannot consistently with their oath find a Bill except on such testimony as would justify a petit Jury to find the prisoner guilty. 2. That no testimony or witnesses ought to go to the Grand Jury but what are legal and competent to support the charge; about which the enquiry is made. 3. That the G. Jury cannot return a Bill for Treason for levying war against the U. S. unless they have two witnesses who swear to the overt act of the Treason laid in the indictment; both which witnesses are believed by them. 4. That there must be two witnesses to the Grand Jury of each overt act, follows also as a consequence from the former position, that they must have such testimony as would be requisite for the Petit Jury. 5. That the Grand Jury cannot find a Bill for Treason in consequence of any confessions made though proved by two witnesses. 6. That as the Grand Jury only hear evidence on the part of the state, if upon that evidence they entertain a doubt of the truth of the charge, they ought not to find the Bill, as the presumption is ever in favor of innocence. 7. No act of a third person can be given in evidence against the accused to prove him guilty of Treason; or of a misdemeanor under the law of 5th June 1794, unless that act is proved to have been committed by the advice, command, direction, or instigation of the accused, if done in his absence or if done in his presence unless it be proved that the accused was aiding or abetting. 8. The declarations of others cannot be given in evidence on the present enquiry to support the charge of Treason or of a misdemeanor under the act of Congress 15th June 1794 unless it be proved that the accused was present and assented thereto.
Each 96— in case of conspiracy confessions good against him who makes them but not against others.  Peake B. Concles, Peake 7 Hearsey—Kelyng 18th McNally 40-41. Confessions of one cannot be read against others. 3d State Trial 574. A relation of what had been done no evidence. McNally 616. Declaration of others is not evidence. 4 State Trial 192-196. 6 State Trials 218 in the presence of others, they acquiescing. McNally 621.
Mr. Hay opposed this proceeding. He contended, that the court had no right to give specific instructions to the Grand Jury, after they had been once generally charged by the court; that such a course was contrary to all law and all precedent, that not a single instance could be quoted to support it; and that there were cogent & in this instance particular reasons, why criminal prosecutions should be suffered to progress without these interruptions. He further contended, that the Chief Justice had anticipated such a situation; and that the language in his charge clearly indicated his expectation that bills would be laid before the Grand Jury on the ground of Treason; and that under this expectation, the Chief Justice had dilated on the nature of Treason, and given all the information which he thought material; that there was no reason at all, why A. Burr should enjoy greater privileges than any other man; why he should rake up all the old, mostly, and absurd doctrines of antiquity & have them enlisted in his service; & that he stood on the very same ground as any other man; that perhaps all the propositions on Mr. Burr's list would not be wanting at all; or if there were Subpoenas; but on the attachment, they were divided: Judge Patterson being for it; and Judge Talmadge against it. We are however asked, Sir, for what purpose do we wish to procure this evidence? It
is at their option to say, whether bills shall be laid before the G. Jury or not." Granted, Sir, it is in the power of the attorney for the U. S. to send up his bills or not. But should these bills be found true, and the trial come on, why we are not to be ruled to trial, infra-vires ; and without the aid of our witnesses? But what was done the other day, may be hereafter repeated. Witnesses were introduced on behalf of the U. S. and others perhaps would have been; on the motion for a commitment. This motion is for the present only suspended. But if that be the case; may not the testimony now required be relevant to our defence?—The attorney for the U. S. triumphantly declares, that we must do as he pleases; and that we know not what he intends to do. That is true, Sir; but may not we too do something? May not Col. B. move for his discharge? As he is to remain here until the court pleases to discharge him, may he not move for his recognition to all the means, which are necessary for the fair administration of justice?
"No time is stipulated for the return of the subpoena." This is a great difficulty indeed! It will be admitted, then, that the court has a right to issue a subpoena; and yet because there happens to be no particular provision about the day, this right must be necessarily null. But, Sir, is this objection really justified by practice? Has not the court a right to fix a day for the return of process of this sort; according to their own convenience; or the convenience of parties?
But why have we not applied for these documents sooner? Yes; Sir, it is asked of us, why we have not made this application sooner; and yet even now does the gentleman wish to delay it? He declared that we have made it too soon; and yet he now declares that we have made it too late. Now; it cannot be both: if it be too late, it certainly cannot be too soon.
We have heard some remarks upon Col. Burr's privileges; and among others, upon the four Counsellors who are to defend him. But what kind of an argument is this? If we turn to the Laws of Congress, we shall find there is one attorney for the U. S. appropriated to each district: And yet there are no less than three counsellors employed on the present occasion. No doubt there is a law providing for the payment of the two others out of the treasury; but with what propriety can these gentlemen complain of my client making such arrangements, as may suit his convenience or his interest? But what are all these remarks to the Subpoena duces tecum ? Sir, it is useless to multiply arguments on this subject. It is a settled rule; since the antient times of King John; since the formation of Magna Charta itself, that the accused has a right to Subpoena witnesses; & not only to any other form, but to Subpoena duces tecum , under such modifications as the court may please to prescribe.
Mr. Martin read an extract from the case of Smith and Ogden in New-York, about the issuing of an attachment.
Mr. Hay asserted that this extract did not prove the position contended; that there was no case of a subpoena's having been issued, before the finding of an indictment; that if the clerk had ever issued them, it was a mere gratuitous act; and that he challenged the experienced gentleman from Maryland, to cite a single instance of an application to a court for subpoenas, before the finding of the bills.
Mr. Martin replied, that if there were no precedents on this very point, it was because this objection never was made before; and he hoped never would be made again.
Here a deftly conversation ensued; when Mr. Hay observed, that gentlemen affected to believe that the present course pursued by the prosecution was dictated by a wish to suppress the evidence; that he conjured the gentlemen to remember, that he had voluntarily applied for the papers which they wanted; and had no doubt of obtaining them; and that he made these remarks to guard any human being from the suspicion that there was any indispotion to refuse the papers; that he should exert himself with not less zeal to obtain the evidence that was wanted for Col. Burr, than that which might be produced against him.
The Chief Justice observed, that he would not at present deliver any decided opinion upon the point, though he was disposed to believe, that the accused had a right to apply for subpoenas. He cited the case of a man, who had been some time before brought before him and condemned for counterfeiting bank notes; in this case the prisoner had attempted to delay the trial by pretending that he had witnesses in Baltimore; which plea had been rejected by the court, principally on the ground that he had not before summoned those witnesses. The Chief Justice however observed that he should not decide this question at present; but reserve it for future decision; In the mean time, the counsel might proceed with the other part of the argument.
Some conversation here ensued between Mr. Botts and Mr. Hay, on the interpretation of an act of Congress, in which the term "accused" was employed. Mr. Martin then rose to support the propriety of granting this particular subpoena.
He laid down as a general principle, in all civil or criminal cases, that every man had a right to process to establish his rights or his innocence. McNally's Evidence, Vol. 1. p. 255. Does there exist a single case in the British authorities in opposition to this doctrine? Surely these gentlemen do not intend to represent the president as a kind of sovereign; or as a king of G. Britain: He is no more than a servant of the people. But even the British king may be called upon to give testimony to his people. It is true he is not obliged to be subpoenaed; and to appear in a court of justice; but his testimony under his sign manual is received as authentic evidence.
Chief Justice. The counsel on the opposite side admit, that the President may be summoned.
Mr. Martin. They have never admitted it before. However I am happy that it is now admitted; as it will spare me a part of my argument. I will proceed then to the others.
The next question is, whether the President can be summoned to attend with certain papers. One of them we want is an original letter from Gen. W. of the 21st October, and received by the President on the 27th of November. This letter (as appears by Col. B's affidavit,) is considered by him as necessary to his defence; and his counsel so far as they understand the subject are of the same opinion. The other papers are copies of official orders by the navy and war departments. It may be said, Sir, that if application were made to those departments, Col. B. had a right to the papers: for we had supposed, that every citizen was entitled to such copies of official papers as are material to him. And I have never heard of but one instance where they were refused; and this was most certainly under presidential influence.
Mr. Randolph here enumerated the particulars of his own correspondence with Mr. R. Smith, secretary of the navy. Mr. Martin proceeded to the following ef-
fect:—I have asserted, that Col. Burr was entitled to a copy of these orders. We intended to show that these orders were contrary to the constitution and the laws, and that they entitled Col. Burr to the right of resistance. We intended to show, that by this particular order his property and his person were to be destroyed; yes; by these sign manual orders the life and property of an innocent man were to be exposed to destruction. We did not expect these originals themselves; because they were gone out. But we did apply for copies; & were refused under Presidential instance. In New-York, on the farcical Trials of Ogden and Smith, the officers of the government, should be any necessity for them, that these questions might be discussed as they successively arose; that these discussions would necessarily consume much of his own time as well as the time of the court, which might probably be devoted to more useful purposes; and after all, the Grand Jury might refuse to hear any instructions, and in that case, how could they be controlled by the court? If the Grand Jury determined to pay no regard to it, of what avail would be the recommendation of the court (for it was in fact no more?) And if they were to find according to their own opinions, and in the old way, how could the court know of this variation? And how could they rectify it?
Mr. Botts replied. He stated that the gentleman had demanded precedents; and yet it was but the other day when that very gentleman had enquired, why we so constantly resorted to precedents; and why we did not sometimes consult the principles of common sense: that the G. J. were not that lawless mob, which the gentleman had seemed to represent them; & that they would not certainly act against the law, when it was properly expounded to them by the head of the court; that although the Chief Justice's charge was extremely able, yet it was impossible that it could be so comprehensive as it might now be made, from the information which has since occurred; and that the very necessity of giving any charge at all, showed the propriety of perfecting it; that it was not Col. B's desire to consume much time, as it was his most earnest wish to end at once the bonds of recognizance and the public prejudice, which surrounded him; and that they were even willing to limit their share of the discussion to a particular time.
The Chief Justice said, that it was usual and the best course for the court to charge the Jury generally, at the commencement of the term, and to give their opinion on incidental points as they arose, when the Grand Jury, themselves, should apply to them for information; that it was manifestly improper to commit the opinion of the court on points, which might come before them, to be decided on the trial in chief; that he had generally confined his charges to a few general points, without launching into many details; one reason was, that some of the detailed points might never arise during the session of the Grand Jury, and any instruction on them, would of course, be unnecessary; another was, that some of these points might be extremely difficult to be decided, and would require an argument of Counsel; because there was no Judge or man, who would not often find the solitary meditations of his cloister very much assisted by the discussions of others: that he would have had no difficulty, however, in expanding his charge, if he had been particularly requested to do it, or if he could have anticipated any necessity for it, and that he would have no difficulty in giving his opinions at this time on certain points, on which he could obtain a discussion by the counsel, provided he did not, thereby commit his opinion, on the trial in chief.
Mr. Burr, then requested him to inspect the list of propositions, which he had prepared; he might then determine which of those points would admit of the delivery of his opinion; and which would not.
This list is now in the possession of the court: and here the business rests for the present.
GEN: WILKINSON AND SUITE.—We congratulate our country on the arrival of this important character in our city. We rejoice at this event, much on his own account; but still more in relation to his country and to the cause of truth. We confidently trust, that the veil of mystery which has hitherto enshrouded so many of the transactions of the Western Country, is about to be rent in twain; and that every man concerned will be seen for what he is. The eyes of this country are fixed upon this interesting Drama; and future times may rue or bless the catastrophe which awaits it. But, whatever may be the consequences of this arduous trial, there is one great sentiment which every honest heart will re-echo. May mystery expire; may the light of truth beam upon us; and may justice be faithfully rendered to every man!
General Wilkinson arrived in Hampton Roads on Wednesday the 10th, in the U. S. Schooner Ranger, from New-Orleans. On passing the Frigate Chesapeake, lying in Hampton Roads, the Ranger fired a salute, which was returned by the Frigate.
On his arrival at Hampton, Gen. Wilkinson had the precaution to dispatch immediately an express to the Attorney for the U. S. in this city. He left Hampton at 4 o'clock on Wednesday, and arrived about the same hour on Thursday. The object of this dispatch was to communicate the General's arrival to Mr. Hay, and through him to the court; and thus to prevent a premature discharge of the Grand Jury.
Gen. Wilkinson arrived this morning in the stage from Hampton. He is accompanied by his son, Lieut. Murray, and servant, Lieut. Gaines, Lieut. Smith, and Mr. Graham and servant. Sergeant Dunbar, whose affidavit was lately put aside in court, and some other witnesses, accompanied the general as far as Hampton, and came up in a Pilot boat to this city.
G. W. left Governor Claiborne at New-Orleans.
** In a few days, we shall receive our supply of fine paper from Philadelphia.
ADVERTISEMENT!
RAN—AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Culpepper County, on the 19th ult. two Negro Men, REUBEN & SAM. Reuben is almost five feet ten inches high, light complexion, has a scar on the right side of his neck below the ear; another on the left, lower on his neck; he has also a scar on the right leg a little below his knee, occasioned by a burn; his back has many scars from whippings he has received which he justly merited. Sam is remarkably black, about five feet nine inches high, has a jump above the right eye that appears to be a wen; his eyes have a yellow appearance. Reuben is about twenty-six years of age, Sam twenty-two. They took a variety of clothing with them, which they will no doubt change. I will give twenty Dollars reward for their apprehension, or ten Dollars for either of them, delivered to me or secured in any jail in Virginia: it is taken out of the state forty Dollars or twenty for either of them. It is probably they will attempt to pass as freemen, as I have reason to believe they have pads. I forewarn all persons from harboring the said slaves. FIELDING PICKLIN. June 13.
FOR SALE. A NEGRO MAN, by trade a SHOEMAKER.—Enquire of the PAINTER. June 13.
At a Chancery District Court held in Williamsburg the 20th day of October, 1806. Robert Baylor, Plff. vs. William Pluckins, Deft. BY consent of the parties, signified by their letters filed, the court doth adjudge, order and decree, unless the defendant do, on or before the fifth day of February next, pay unto the Plff. twenty pounds, three shillings, with interest thereon, to be computed at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the sixteenth day of September, 1806, and the costs expended in the prosecution of this suit, and the said defendant and his heirs, and all persons claiming under him, be from thenceforth barred and foreclosed of all equity and right, to redeem the one hundred and fifty acres of Land in the county of Pitt, mentioned in the bill, and in the Indenture of mortgage therein referred to, and filed as an exhibit, made the third day of December 1801, between the defendant of the one part and the Plff. of the other part, and in case of default in the payment of the said money, interest and costs at the time aforesaid, that Thomas Pitts jun. James Hunter, James M. Garnett and William Waring, or any three of them; after giving three weeks notice in one of the Richmond newspapers, do expose to public sale by auction, for ready money, the said one hundred and fifty acres of land, and out of the proceeds of the sale, pay unto the Plff. the said money, interest and costs, and the surplus of the proceeds of sale, if any, after deducting the expenses attendant thereon, pay unto the defendant, and make report thereof to the court, in order to a final decree. Plff. costs 20 dolls. 68 cents. A Copy. (Signed) ANTY. ROBINSON, c. c.
ON Monday the 6th day of July ensuing, we shall attend on the Land mentioned in the foregoing copy of a decree of the Williamsburg Chancery District Court, and expose it to sale on the terms therein mentioned. THOS. PITTS, WILLIAM WARING, JAMES HUNTER. sw.
Essex, June 13.
NOTICE. Agreeable to an order of the County Court of Amelia, the Commissioners appointed, will proceed at Amelia Court-House, on Thursday the 18th of this month, to examine, settle and liquidate the claims that may be exhibited against the estate of John Bottom deceased: All persons having claims against said estate, are hereby requested to make them known on that day, supported by proper vouchers or testimony. All persons indebted to said estate, are hereby notified, that coercive measures will be resorted to, provided their respective claims are not immediately discharged. This notice will certainly be plead in bar, in default of the respective claimants making their claims known on the aforesaid day. A. S. TOWNES, D. S. for WM. MURRAY, Shff. June 13.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John Hopkins, Esq. agent for the Virginia Company, to the subscribers, for the purpose of securing the payment of one Thousand Four Hundred Pounds, with interest from 25th July, 1806, due to Thomas Rutherford Esq. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, before the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Tuesday 28th July next: ALL the LAND belonging to the Virginia Company, lying between the Canal and James River, and near to said Rutherford's mill. ROBT. GAMBLE, GEO. JEFFERSON, ROBERT POLLARD, CH. JOHNSTON, tdf. May 13.
LOTS FOR SALE. On Tuesday the 9th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, will be held at public auction, SIXTEEN half acre LOTS, situate on the north side of Bacon-Quarter Branch, in or adjoining the city of Richmond, denoted and known by the survey made by Richard Young for Wm. Duval, by the Nos. 311, 312, 321, 322, 319, 320, 319, 314, 293, 294, 286, 287, 268, 267, 254 and 255. Terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale. Any person inclined to purchase at private sale, either the whole or part of these Lots, may know particulars by applying to ALEX. QUARRIER, JOHN RICHARD. tdf. May 5.
THE sale of the above mentioned sixteen LOTS, is postponed until Saturday the 27th instant, (June 3) at noon, of which day, it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, when a plot showing the position of the several Lots will be produced, till then may be seen at Mr. John Satchels. In the mean while any persons desirous of viewing the property will be accompanied to the spot by one of the Subscribers. ALEX. QUARRIER, JOHN RICHARD. tdf. June 13.
A VALUABLE MANUFACTURING MILL FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale his Mill, on Southam-River, in the county of Hanover, about ten miles from the Court-House, and twenty from this place; it is situated in a neighbourhood remarkable for making wheat of an excellent quality, and on a never failing stream. The Mill-House is 50 by 30 feet, two stories high, in which are three pair of stones. The machinery is now undergoing a thorough repair, and will soon be in complete order. I am willing to accommodate the purchaser with a credit of six or seven years, and receive payment by annual installments. Possession may be had by the 10th next month. If a sale is not made previous to that date, I shall be disposed to purchase what is delivered at the Mill; will also continue to manufacture crops on the usual terms. ROBERT POLLARD. June 13.
In pursuance of a Decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, in the district of Virginia, at the November term, in the year 1806, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the times and places hereinafter mentioned—
THE TRACTS OF LAND following: That is to say, one tract, in the county of Powhatan, whereon William Ronald, now deceased, lived, containing fifteen hundred acres, and also one other tract in the same county of Powhatan, containing forty-four acres, purchased by the said William Ronald, from N. Woodfin, at Powhatan Court-house, on the court day thereof, in the month of June, in the present year, 1807, being the 17th day of that month; and also two tracts, in the county of Goochland, one on Beaverdam creek, containing nine hundred acres; and the other called Little-Island, containing ten acres, at Goochland court-house, on the court day thereof, on the 15th day of June, 1807. The dower of the widow of the said William Ronald, will be first deducted, and the conditions, on which the said land are directed under the said decree, will appear therein and will be communicated on the days of sale. The terms of payment will be as follows:—one fourth of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the remaining three fourths in three equal installments of six, twelve and eighteen months credit. In all other respects the aforesaid decree will be pursued. WM. BERKELEY, JOSIAH ELLIS, WM. MANN, Com'rs. April 28.

Miscellaneous.
SNAKES IN THE LIVER.
The following letter, written by an American gentleman, was addressed to a Physician in London:— "A certain Daniel Norwood, well known in this country (Pennsylvania), who lived not far from Indian River, after having been in a drunken frolic, to which he was too much addicted, and having looked very weak, feverish, and yellow, and emaciated a considerable time before, was taken one morning with a most violent vomiting, which his wife hearing, did not quickly run to his assistance, thinking it only a punishment of excessive drinking; though pity at last prevailed; but before he had reached the bed, he had vomited up a pretty large snake, on which he lay stupid or unable to speak. The snake, seen by others as well as his wife, was of the kind called here the red-bellied snake; on measuring the part of the rings, which they assured answered to its thickness, I found it two inches and one-tenth in circumference—the length was not given me with any exactness, but it was well proportioned as the same sort of snakes are: its head was broad and large, its belly red, and its back brown. The snake was lively after its great effort in forcing its way to light and liberty, though it knew not well how to fly and hide from sight, yet when touched by a broom-stick, it clasped round it, so that they carried it away to a rivulet at hand, and could give no more account of it, to my disappointment. As I would most gladly have procured it, to preserve it as a curiosity. But poor Norwood never recovered it; he died two days after, without acquiring any physician."
"His example has convinced every body here in an opinion which, though I have been opposing during twenty years, I am almost ready to adopt, viz. that men or other creatures bit by snakes, provided the poison is permitted to pass through them at all, tho' by medicine referred to life, yet all, in process of time, have a snake of the very same kind, colour, spots, shape, &c. growing to and fed by its liver. For Mr. Norwood has been bit by a red-bellied snake exactly of the very same sort, between his eyes when he was a little boy, as he was slooping among the vines, and gathering cucumbers. The poison had not been well cured; he continued in a poor state of health, ill coloured, and as though he had visceral obstructions, for a year, though taking some prescriptions of a Doctor Davies here at that time. I suppose the virtue of the juice of horse-hound and plantain were not then known, which I think never fail in snake bites."
"On a contest, long before my time, in Sussex, among some curious old men, among whom were the Chief Justice Rye, Holt, and Wm. Tilt, Esqrs. (from some of whom I had the story) whether snakes grew on the livers of animals bitten by them? they wisely resolved to make the experiment on a dog.—They found an old dog, who was known to kill snakes, whenever he found them, which notwithstanding his prudence and address in that art, very often had bit him, and made him very sick, though in time he would recover again, and like a gallant soldier, return to the charge when he had an opportunity. To this Hardy veteran, on the day appointed for the experiment, before many witnesses, they gave his quietus; and, on the most careful examination, they found some of almost every sort of snake known in this part of the world (as many of each as they had actually supposed had bit him) adhering by their mouths to his liver, so that all present were fully satisfied of the fact. Let the cause, manner, or instrument, &c. be described by him who is able."
"Whether these (and many other difficulties) will not tend to weaken the beautiful orary system? That is the nature of the serpentium? Whether it does not appear strange, that an exasperated snake should procreate a snake like itself, from its bag of poison, attenuated by maelchee, and injected through its poison fangs, into the wound it makes? Whether at this rate, the female is not useless?"
"Whether biting a child in the nose, between the eyes, is not an odd place to lay snake eggs? or if there were eggs at all, how did they reach the liver? Whether, as the man was so poor and emaciated long before, it had not quite eat up his liver, then possibly sipped round by the duct into the gall-bladder, which would soon sicken him, and thence, by the common canal, force its way, with horrid violence, into the stomach; and thence, attempting to feed on that very tenable part, the poor remains of exhausted nature were eliminated, attempted, and actually ejected the enemy? But I need offer no questions; the fact itself will excite a speculation, to a mind inquisitive after philosophic truths."
Yours, &c. "MATTHEW WILSON."
From the Castle in the Air; to the Little Corner of the World. ADDRESSED TO A LADY IN PARIS. BY THOMAS PAINE.
In the region of clouds, where the whirlwinds arise, My Castle of fancy was built, The turrets reflected the blaze of the skies, And the windows with sun-beams were gilt. The Rainbow sometimes in its beautiful state Enamelled the mansion around, And the figures that fancy in clouds can create, Supplied me with gardens and ground. I had grotesque fountains, and orange-tree groves, I had all that enchantment has told. I had sweet shady walks for the gods and their loves, I had mountains of coral and gold. But a storm that I felt not, had risen and roll'd While wrapped in a slumber I lay, And when I look'd out in the morning behold! My Castle was carried away. It pass'd over rivers and valleys and groves, The world it was all in my view; I thought of my friends, of their faces and their loves, And often, full often of you. At length it came over a beautiful scene, That nature in silence had made; The place was but small, but 'twas sweetly serene, And clear as 'twas with sunshine and shade. I gaz'd and I envied with painful good will, And grew tired of my seat in the air; When all of a sudden my castle flood fill, As if some attraction was there. Like a lark from the sky, it came fluttering down, And placed me exactly in view; When who should I meet in this charming retreat, This corner of calmness—but you. Delighted to find you in honor and ease, I felt neither sorrow nor pain; And the wind coming fair, I ascended the air, And went back with my Castle again. How strange are the changes that torture us here, When tempest and hurricane reign; But the friendship that suffers is surely sincere, Whatsoever be the cause of the pain.
FOR THE ENQUIRER. A VIEW OF THE RUSSIAN & FRENCH ARMIES. The accounts from the theatre of War, in Europe, are so contradictory, that it is impossible for the most inquisitive and impartial examiner to make a satisfactory illustration. To ascertain the probable state of things, arguments and deductions, must be derived from a combination of the prominent facts, which relate to each of the belligerent parties: with an intention, to facilitate honest purpose, I have assumed the pen, and will ask only credit for my sincerity.
by the latter power. Their military force was estimated at 250,000 men. In six weeks all these troops, except about 40,000, were killed, captured or dispersed. So that they ceased to be formidable. The troops employed against them were not so numerous, but the celerity and conscientiousness of their operations was such, that after the battle of Jena, on the 14th of October, the Prussians were never able to collect a force sufficient to make a stand.
The French forces, tho' victorious, were weakened by losses in battle, natural causes and the occupation of posts, for the further they advanced the more feeble they became: On the other hand, the Russian armies, with which they had not yet engaged, had sustained no losses. The further they advanced, the more powerful they became. The Russian military establishment was computed to more than five hundred thousand men, but as their dominions were extensive, it was not reasonable to suppose that they could bring more than 250,000 men to meet and oppose the victors. This number was more than double that which it was possible for Bonaparte to concentrate beyond the Vistula, until he could derive succours from France, and for this there had not been sufficient time.
These facts no doubt induced Napoleon, after crossing the Vistula to seek the repose which, might be expected, considering the season and climate. Repose and delay were necessary, not only to obtain succour, but to remit his cavalry, to refresh his army and secure the wounded. In the mean time the Russians very wisely determined to employ the advantages of their superiority in numbers, of their more vigorous constitutions, of the fatigue of the French forces, and to compel them either to recross the Vistula, or to meet destruction in battle: and these are the causes which gave rise to the battles of Pultusk, Golymin and Eylau, with other affairs of less moment.
Every consideration of safety and policy dictated to the Russian government, to make bold efforts without delay; and it is no more than justice to say that their plans were not only wisely conceived but bravely attempted. It is true they failed, but no imputation ought to be made against them on that account. Perhaps his story cannot record plans more bold and grand, or execution more brave: But it was the fortune of the Russians to engage an enemy, equally brave, but more skilful, more ensured to the details and terrors of war, and more conscientious in their action.
After the battles of Pultusk and Golymin, and the retreat of Bernadotte. Bonaparte had before him a choice of being attacked in his quarters or meeting his enemy on their way: he preferred the latter and hence it happened that the Russians were fought at Eylau, instead of being opposed at Warsaw.
With respect to the important and destructive battle of Eylau which totally frustrated the Russian project, there is, and perhaps will ever be much uncertainty: Good policy may indeed justify each commander from giving a full and candid statement; but there are, some prominent and undeniable circumstances which justify reticence and conclusions. Those which now occur are as follows:—A little time before the battle, of Eylau a public festival was celebrated on account of the junction of three Russian armies; Buxhowden, Benningsen and Tolskoy, their armies were said, in the whole, to amount to about 180,000 men; besides these, there was a corps of Prussians of about 25 or 30,000 men, and almost, perhaps, quite as many of Savages, called Cossacks. Such were the forces, with which it was intended to attack and break up the quarters of the French army—the whole of which, including all their posts beyond the Vistula, could not then exceed 120,000 men.
The account of the battle, given by Gen. Benningsen, states, that the French army amounted to 90,000 men—he says that his own army, in consideration of detachments was 70,000 strong, that he was reinforced by the Prussians during the action and also once much about the Cossacks. It is not necessary to charge the Russian commander with misrepresentation or untruth, but we may ask a few questions. Where were all the rest of the troops who composed the armies, whose union was celebrated by a festival? If he had more troops, why did he not bring them into the field? or if Bonaparte was so rapid in his movements, that time was not allowed; why were they not brought forward after the battle of Eylau, while the French occupied the ground? The answer is obvious—the whole Russian forces were engaged in that destructive combat and notwithstanding their bravery Baron Benningsen was fortunate in finding a place of safety in Konigsburg. He says that he went there to repose his troops, but a man of common understanding will suppose that he went there to avoid a victorious enemy by whom he had been sorely beaten.
Benningsen admits that he lost 12,000 killed—and speaks of a small number of wounded. As respects the number of killed, it is likely that he is nearly correct. As to the wounded it may be inferred that he is mistaken or that there has been an error in translation. Experience has long taught us that in modern wars there are generally four times as many wounded as are killed—but let us suppose that the number of wounded were as three to one—then the killed and wounded in that battle would be about 50,000; and this is probably the true reason for taking repose in Konigsburg.
Baron Benningsen also says that the French lost 80,000 in killed and 12,000 in wounded, besides prisoners. Now if this be true, if the French army at the beginning consisted of 30,000 and no more; then according to his account they lost half in this single battle—while the loss of the Russians was much less—Then let us ask why Baron Benningsen, after having killed, wounded and taken one half of the French army, could justify it to his Sovereign, to his country, and to his own military character, to abandon his dead, his cannon the field of battle, & to surrender them all to a vanquished and disabled foe, and seek repose in a fortified town?
FOR SALE. THE TRACT OF LAND, whereon the subscriber new resides, lying in the county of Amherst, about 4 miles from Warm Springs, on James River, containing about 2200 acres, 140 of which are cleared and in cultivation; of these, 50 are excellent creek bottom-lands. There is also some good meadow-land, tolerable orchards, and a good grist-mill, on this tract, (about half of which is first-rate tobacco land,) it abounds in fine timber of pine, oak and poplar; it will be sold entire or in lots. Also, another tract, lying in Buckingham, about 5 miles from Warm Springs, containing 400 acres, about 50 of which are cleared; a considerable part of this tract is good tobacco land; on it is a tolerable dwelling-house, and an excellent mill seat. A small part of the purchase money for each tract, will be required in cash or negroes, and for the balance, accommodating credits will be given. The lands will be shown and the price made known by CORNELIUS THOMAS. Amherst, May 26. lawf.
SCHOOL MASTERS WANTED. IN consequence of the intended removal of the present TEACHER, from this place—a PERSON who can come well recommended, and upon examination, found qualified to instruct about twenty Pupils (boys) in the English, Latin and French languages, grammatically, with the principles of Geography, Writing and Arithmetic—will meet with very liberal encouragement: and the prospect of future permanent establishment. It is probable that the number of Pupils, might be increased, but, in that case, an assistant Teacher will be necessary. ALSO, A SCHOOL MISTRESS, Who can come well recommended, and upon examination, found qualified to take charge of about fifteen Girls—will meet with equal encouragement and the same prospects, of future permanency.—Apply to ANDREW NICOLSON, JOSEPH C. BROWN, ARCHD. FREELAND. Manchester, April 28. lawf.
FOR SALE. A VERY likely FEMALE SERVANT, of good character, about twenty years of age, with two fine Children. They will be sold for cash, or a note with an approved endorser, negotiable at the bank, payable in six months.—Apply at this Office. May 19. lawf.
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING MAILS of the UNITED STATES. On the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the 1st day of July next, inclusive. IN VIRGINIA. 202. From Randolph c. h. to Franklin, Va. once in two weeks. Leave Pendleton c. h. every other Thursday at 6 A M, and arrive at Randolph c. h. by 11 A M. Leave Randolph c. h. every other Thursday at 1 P M, and arrive at Pendleton c. h. by 6 P M. 203. From Prince Edward c. h. by Hunter's tavern, to Lynchburg, once a week. Leave Prince Edward c. h. every other Saturday at 6 A M, and arrive at Lynchburg, on Sunday by 6 P M. Leave Lynchburg every Monday at 6 A M, and arrive at Prince Edward c. h. by 6 P M. 204. From Lynchburg, by Campbell c. h. Hanover's store, Maryville, Gray's store, Stone's store, Pittsylvania c. h. and Beaver's tavern, to Danville, once in two weeks. Leave Lynchburg every other Monday at 6 A M, and arrive at Danville on Wednesday by 6 P M. Leave Danville every other Thursday at 6 A M, and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday by 6 P M.
NOTES. 1. The Post-master General may expedite the mails, and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for each depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers, as well as letters, to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those favored in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to rate their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a large carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, whenever three failures happen, which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years, excepting the routes numbered 202 to 210, which are to continue in force two years and an half. GIDEON GRANGER, Post-Master General. General Post Office, Washington? City, March 21, 1807. lawf.
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Leaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Belt Imperial and Hylton Tea, Pepper, Rice and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor shaving Soap, Linseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green ground in oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Winlow Glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails and Spike do. Bart Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Plowplates, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skillers, Powder and Shot, Liverpool fine Salt for pork, best Hales Salt for Pork, Saltpeetre & Brimstone, 600 pair Mens thick Shoes, mens fine shoes, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linen and Irish meeting, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plains, Patent Cord and Thicksetts, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pate Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackerel, Novaceta Herrings, do. Grindstones. Also, just received from Boston. One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the bank. BENJ. STEISON. Jan. 22. oawsm.
LONDON SHOES. THE subscriber offers for sale, a large assortment of Ladies Satin, Kid and Morocco Slips and Ties, with and without heels, of London manufacture—A constant supply of Ladies and Gentlemen's New-York Shoes. D. J. BURR'S, Hat & Shoe Store 2nd door above the Eagle-Tavern. May 8. oawsm.
ADVERTISEMENT. I WISH to sell my PLANTATION in Powhatan county containing 240 acres, lying on Butterwood creek, one-third of the said tract in woods, I suppose 150 acres of it is good creek bottom-grounds, the whole is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and the plantation in good order for cropping. Possession may be had at Christmas next, with the liberty of sowing grain. One-third of the purchase money in hand, and the balance in two equal annual payments; also one other tract in the county of Amelia, lying on the waters of Wolf creek, adjoining the Lands of Dr. Hardaway, John Clements and Mr. Dicon, containing 500 acres, one half in woods, all of which is good tobacco Land, payments as above. Any further particulars are deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser would wish to view the said Lands. The tract in Amelia will be shown by the Overseer, and the Tract in Powhatan by the Proprietor. EDWARD MOSLEY. Powhatan, April 20. oawsm.
LAND FOR SALE. Will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on the 2nd of May next, THE interest which John Bayne hath in a Tract of LAND lying in Louisa county near Todd's mill, containing by estimation one hundred acres; said Bayne's interest, being an estate for the life of Eliza Purington, subject to the stipulations and restrictions expressed in a deed of lease from said Purington to said Bayne, a copy of which may be seen on the day of sale. This lease will be made by virtue of a deed of Trust, executed to the subscriber by John Bayne, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Thomas Mitchell. April 24. JOHN CARTH, Trustee. oawtf.
The above sale is postponed till Tuesday the 16th June next. J. G. Trustee. BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Thomas Williams, of the county of Richmond, late decd. to the Subscriber in trust, for purposes therein mentioned, bearing date the 10th of August 1801, of record in Richmond County Court: will be exposed to sale, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, on Saturday the 20th of June next, at William Alder's tavern, at Farnham Church, Richmond County, THE MILLS with the implements and utensils thereunto belonging; together with seventy-five and one quarter acres of LAND, adjoining the said Mill, which were conveyed by the said Deed, lying and being in the said county of Richmond, near Farnham Church—and if the day appointed for the sale, should prove bad weather, the property aforesaid will be sold the Monday following. GEORGE MISKELL, Trustee. June 2. oawsm.
CITY OF RICHMOND: IN COMMON COUNCIL, May 18th, 1807. RESOLVED, by the President and Common-Council, in Common-Hall assembled, That it be the duty of the Sergeant of the City, to return to the Clerk of the Hall, a list of Inhabitants for each year—that the Clerk cause the said list to be advertised in some newspaper, at least three times after the return shall have been made to the Hall for two months; and that this Resolution be published for three weeks in some one of the newspapers published in this City. A Copy: Telle. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 22. ep3w.
MRS. SMITH, MILLINERY, NEXT DOOR BELOW THE EAGLE-TAVERN, Respectfully informs the Ladies of Richmond and its vicinity, that she has just received, her spring assortment of MILLINERY, CONSISTING of a neat and general assortment of the newest fashions, which being laid in for cash, will enable her to dispose of them on the lowest terms. May 30. 1m.
CHINA & GLASS. The subscriber has just received from New-York, a handsome assortment of CHINA AND GLASS; THE FORMER CONSISTING of COMPLETE & BROKEN SETS DINING China, and China Glazed Ware, amongst which are a few handsome sets Nanking, complete and broken sets Tea China, Bowls assorted, and Chimney ornaments. THE LATTER CONSISTS CHIEFLY of Glass Lusters, Cut, moulded and plain Bowls, ditto Pitchers. Small Lemonade Cans, cut and plain Decanters, Water Bottles, Salvers, Goblets, Tumblers, Wine Jelly Glasses, Sweetmeats and Salts of different qualities. He has on hand a general assortment of the best GROCERIES, which he will sell low at wholesale or retail—and continues to keep a constant supply of Philadelphia Porter, Ale and Beer. DANIEL TRIPLETT. May 5. 6w.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD, Administrators. November 18. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers for Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON, A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON December 23. cp tf.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE. A GENERAL assortment of Swords, Belts, Epaulettes, Plumes and Cockades; also Drums and Fifes. ENOCH SULLIVAN. May 1. tf.
WASHINGTON TAVERN! ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by Edward Hallam. At considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as pleasant an Inn as any in Richmond—Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling—Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction. Richmond, February 17. tf.
On Tuesday the 7th day of July next, I shall, by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me, expose to PUBLIC AUCTION, for ready money, upon the premises, for much of the IMPROVEMENT, lately owned by Francis Allison, as is now in the occupancy of Mr. Benj. James Harris—or such portion thereof, as may be sufficient to pay and satisfy the sum of £500, with interest thereon, from the 1st day of January, 1805, and the costs and charges attending the execution of this trust—that being the sum due under the said deed. SAM. MCRAW, Trustee. June 6. tf.
NOTICE. THE debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT and KIRBY, are hereby informed that Thomas Gilliat alone is empowered to receive payment of all the debts due to that concern. All persons having demands against them, are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay and discharge their respective debts. For JOHN GILLIAT, AND SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT, JAMES KIRBY. May 29. ep3m.
SPRING GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SPRING GOODS, By the Ship Rolls, from London, and United States, and Romp, from Liverpool, AMONGST WHICH ARE BEST 7-4 Superfine Cotton Kerseys and Grandis, mers, Cotton and thread Laces Drs Sattin and Black patent Hats, Dimities and Mullins, Bell Black Beaver and Calicoes, and Morocco Gentlemen's brown Hats and Caps, thread Hole, extra size, Kenting's Bedticks, and Brown and white Cotton Checks, Black and white patent Silk, do. Large Spades and Coal Black and white Ribbed do. do. Large Matresses, striped with hair, do. do. Rolls and Onabags, Ladies Stockings of all kinds, Hoes and Scythe Blades, Marseilles Quiltings, all kinds. Also, A few boxes choice Irish Linens, and 5-4 Sheeting, purchased in Dublin with cash. All of which will be sold low for cash, or country produce to good customers. ELLIS & ALLAN. A few sheets new Music, for the Piano-Forte. May 15. ep3w.
JOHN HENRY, Has received, by the Ship Romp, from Liverpool, FEW boxes of 4-4ths wide Irish Linen, cork from 16s. to 17s. 6d. per yard, which he offers for sale by the piece or package.—Also, on hand, of former importations, 7-4ths and 4-4ths wide Irish Linen in well assorted packages.—5-4ths wide Irish and German Sheeting, by the piece, and old London particular Madeira Wine in Pipes. May 22. ep1m.
JAMES RIVER LANDS FOR SALE. FOR SALE, 1170 acres of Land lying in the county of Amherst, 12 miles from James River, where it is navigable to the City of Richmond—Two thirds of this tract is prime tobacco Land, and is inferior to none for the production of corn, Wheat, &c. affording a sufficiency of meadow Land and a desirable Mill seat, it lies convenient to two manufactory Mills—The purchaser can have possession the first of December next, with the privilege of feeding small grain the ensuing fall. The Land will be known by my brother Alexander B. Rote, Esq. in whose occupancy it is for the present year. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance in four annual payments. If not sold before, it will be offered at Public sale on the 7th July next, on the premises, upon the above terms. For further particulars apply to the subscriber. HENRY ROSE. Alexandria, May 22. tf.
N. B. Letters by post will meet with regular attention. THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE FOR SALE, FINE old Medoc Claret, of the vintage of 1801, London particular Tenerife Wine, 1st elegant French desert China, of the manufacture of Angouleme, German Ticklenburg, by the piece or bale, Sale in Sacks, Crates of Liverpool Ware and Sugar in barrels, Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. May 19, ep6w.
THE PUBLIC are hereby cautioned from purchasing the two following Tobacco Notes, viz: ONE inspected at Tren's Warehouse, in the name of John Gregory, No. 195, weighing gross 1540, net 1362—the other inspected at the same Warehouse, and in the name of Edward Jones, No. 1182, weighing gross 1690, net 1548. As these notes were taken from the possession of the subscriber by some unknown villain, on the night of the 18th instant, these notes were contained in a black morocco pocket book, covering several bonds and executions, executed by different persons to Robert Maitland, and Christian. Also, several bonds, executed to the subscriber, viz: one bond on Thos. Palmer, of 100 dollars, and one on John Horn, of 10 dollars; also, one executed to Dudley Hunt, by Richard Thompson, of 28 dollars—one from Wm. Hord to Wm. W. Mason, of 71. 25 6d. and a great many different papers that I do not recollect. Also, a suit of clothes, viz: one walnut die coat, one dimity waistcoat, one pair blue cble wove pantaloons, one linen shirt, one cravat, and one pair blue mixed socks. All these things were contained in a pair of red leather saddle-bags, with the subscriber's name on them—there was also two 20 dollar Virginia bank notes in the said pocket-book. Any person delivering the saddle-bags to me or Mr. Chancellor H. Saunders of Richmond, with the whole of the contents, shall receive the reward of the above two bank notes, with an additional sum of twenty dollars. ROBT. SAUNDERS. Lunenburg, May 22. ep3w.
LOST, In Tappahannock, on the 28th ult. A Small Gold WATCH, cased with pinchbeck one side and the other Glass. Any person that delivers said Watch to A. S. Brockenbrough, shall receive a reward of Five Dollars, and no question asked. Tappahannock, June 6. 3t
FOR SALE, FIVE hundred and thirty acres of LAND, in Brunswick county, Virginia, well timbered, lying on the Rage road, about 9 miles from the Court House. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. E. Brodnax, in the same county, or the subscriber living in Rockingham county, N. C. JOHN RUFFIN. May 6. tf.
FOR SALE OR BARTER, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, belonging to Samuel Mosby, on Allen's Creek, in Hanover county, containing about 1500 acres. This Land is equal, if not superior to any in that part of the Country, and has on it valuable improvements—consisting of a very commodious Brick Dwelling House, lately built, with all other convenient Houses for the accommodation of a large family; also a spacious new Barn. As it is expected that those who may wish to trade for this Land, will wish to view it, no further description is deemed necessary. Lands in Kentucky or Tennessee will be taken in exchange with a small portion in money. It is wished that those who may be inclined to offer Land in exchange for the above Property, will make known their propositions before the 20th of next month. THOS. NORVELL. May 26. tf.