The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-01-22 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 82 ]
RICHMOND, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 22, 1807.
[VOLUME 5.]
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, living in Caroline County, near the Reedy Mill, on the 19th of July last, two negroes, Prince and Maria. The former is a black fellow about 27 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, talks (when spoken to) very quick; he took with him a set of shoemaker's tools, and perhaps may follow that business. Having a variety of clothes, chiefly of bone manufacture, 'tis thought needless to attempt a description.
Maria, is a bright mulatto girl, 18 years old, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high; feuds and weaves remarkably well, and has always been used as a house servant; she also took away many clothes; and I have no doubt she, as well as the other, will endeavor to pass, as free people. As Prince has a brother, living with Gilliat and McKinley of Norfolk, I am induced to suppose he or perhaps both, are in that Borough. I forewarn all persons from harbouring the said negroes; and all masters, or commanders of vessels from carrying them out of this state. The above reward will be given for the delivery of the above negroes, or if confined in any jail so that I get them again, or in proportion for either.
CAROLINE, January 3. (1aw4sup.)
JAMES WORRALL, has lately received a general and carefully assorted stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Patent Medicines, &c. &c. which he offers for sale, at the first corner lot, above the Eagle Tavern, lately occupied by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson. His articles have been selected of the first quality, and will be put up with the greatest care and exactness, on the lowest possible terms. The whole of his compound medicines, have been made by himself, with the most scrupulous attention, to the directions of the different Pharmacopoeias. Physicians favouring him with their prescriptions, and country Merchants with their orders, may depend on their being executed punctually and with dispatch.
N. B. He has lately received from Dr. Solomon's agent, at New-York, a fresh supply of those invaluable medicines, the Balm of Gilead and Anti Impetigines. November 28. oawtf.
TO be sold to the highest bidder on the premises, on Tuesday the 10th of February next, agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, dec'd.
THREE hundred and seventy acres of LAND, lying in the upper part of Mathews County, pleasantly situated on the Piankatank River, commanding an extensive view of the Chesapeake, and affording the finest Fish and Oysters in abundance. The Land is of good quality, level, well watered and the form almost a regular square, two sides of which are bounded by the river and a navigable Creek, so that one half of the Land may be said to be enclosed by water. The improvements are a commodious Dwelling-House two story high, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Overseer's House, Barn, &c. a very handsome young Apple Orchard of about four hundred trees of well selected fruit. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date which shall be remitted on punctual payment. WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Exr. N. B. Any person wishing to view the above, will apply to Mr. Spark, residing on the Land. Dec. 11. lawtw.
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given. A THREE storied HOUSE, Smoke-house, garden, &c. on the Basin, occupied the preceding year by Mr. Chancellor H. Saunders. This house is well calculated for a boarding or a genteel private family, having four rooms and a passage on each floor, and two kitchen and two cellar rooms on the ground floor. For terms apply to Mr. Thomas Underwood, jr. at the public ware house, or to Mr. Leander Hughes at Messrs. Sharp and Luckes, opposite the Market. January 10. oawtf.
The subscriber will also dispose of a part or the whole of a valuable half acre water LOT on the Basin, No. 409 with six small Tenements thereon, and a half acre LOT No. 396 with a good Dwelling-House thereon, handsomely situated for a private dwelling. A credit of five or ten years may be had for three fourths of the purchase money, by giving satisfactory security and paying the interest thereon, annually. If the above property is not disposed of at private sale, by the 2nd day of March, it will on that day, if fair, if not, the next fair day, be disposed of at auction, to the highest bidder on the premises. For terms, apply to Mr. Leander Hughes, in Richmond, or the subscriber living in New-Kent, near Bottoms Bridge. A. H. Jan. 10. oawtf.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by August Duderick, William Hagerwith, to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Waldoth Holcomb from the said Hagerwith, together with the interest accruing on said debt, and the expenses attending said Deed Trust. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for cash, at Mr. Thomas A. Morton's Tavern, in Farmville, on Thursday the 29th day of this month, a very fine young MARE, now in foal by a Diomed Horse. THOMAS ANDERSON, Trustee. Farmville, Jan. 5. lawdw.p.
COOK SHOP, AND OYSTER HOUSE. GEORGE WATSON, has removed from the House adjoining the Union Tavern, to the first Cross-Street above the Eagle Tavern, leading to the Basin, where he has opened a COOK SHOP and OYSTER HOUSE for the refreshment of his friends and customers, at all hours of the day, and till 10 o'clock at night. Having procured a good French Cook, he will furnish good Soup, Beef Steak Mutton Chops, &c. &c. &c. and the best OYSTERS, that can be procured in Richmond. Nov. 14. oawtf.
NOTICE. By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by Robert Woodcock, the subscriber will offer for sale to the highest bidder on the premises, on Monday the 2nd of March next. THE Tract of LAND whereon the said Robert Woodcock resides, in Chesterfield County, containing two hundred and four acres of Land, more or less, and adjoining the Lands of Samuel Farmar, Ephraim Gartinbright, Henry Woodcock, Thomas Gregory, John Hancock, Enoch Adkins, Mark Farmar and Daniel Farmar. This sale is made to satisfy a debt of two hundred and ten pounds, with interest from the 10th day of March 1806, due from the said Robert Woodcock to Major Winfree. THOS. CRAVES, Trustee. January 17. 2 p.
TO BE RENTED— The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN. April 11. tf.
VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, AND MINIATURE PAINTING.
P. A. Peticoats, professor of Music & MINIATURE PAINTING, returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for the encouragement he has already received, in his profession; and expects from his endeavours to please, a continuance of their favors. Master Edward Peticoats, will also take likenesses in Miniature, on moderate terms.
N. B. P. A. PETICOATS, tunes Piano Fortes, & teaches that art. He has for sale a GRAND PIANO FORTE, in the best order, and concert pitch, Strings, Hammers and Tuning Forks, of the best quality, at his house, near Mrs. Coplands, on Shockoe Hill. Jan. 17. 39
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Worshipful Court of Hullings for the City of Richmond, the subscribers will expose to sale, on the twenty-eighth day of February next, on the premises, for Cash, the HOUSE & LOT, in said City, formerly the residence of Jas. Rind, dec. and for some time occupied by Jedediah Allen. On this Lot, which is well enclosed there is a very good Dwelling House, which has recently undergone a thorough repair, a new Stable, other convenient Offices, and a very good Garden, all which render it a desirable habitation for a family. Previous to the sale, Mr. Allen who lives on the premises, will show them to any person desirous to become the purchaser.
Edmund Randolph, John Adams, Philip N. Nicholas, John Foster, } Commissioners. January 17. eptdf.
A TUTOR WANTING.
A Gentleman who can teach the English Language grammatically, and can come well recommended, will meet with liberal encouragement in the neighborhood of Hanover-Town. H. T. Jan. 17. oaw3w.
JUST PUBLISHED, (AND MAY BE HAD AT SAM'L PLEASANT'S PRINTING-OFFICE & BOOK-STORE).
PART I. VOL. I. OF HENNING & MUNFORD'S REPORTS. January 17. 3t.
THE subscriber, having disposed of his Apothecary establishment, requests that all persons indebted to him, will call and settle their accounts. D. WILSON. (self.) November 21. (self.)
JOHN SOUTHGATE,
AT the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Union Tavern, offers for sale, a pretty general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Well worth the attention of country dealers.—Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be received in payment. ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular, Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martinique Cordials. October 23. (tf.)
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, eq. 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.
A VALUABLE FARM—FOR SALE.
AM disposed to sell that valuable tract of LAND, whereon I at present reside, situated in the County of Amelia, on Smacks Creek, containing by estimation about 600 acres: on this tract is about 150 acres of high wood Land, well timbered, and of good quality, also about 50 acres of low ground heavily timbered and of prime quality, for Tobacco or grass. The improvements consist of a neat & well finished Dwelling-House with two rooms and a passage both below and above flairs, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, Barns, &c. It is deemed unnecessary to give a minute detail of all the advantages of this Land, it being presumed & requested, that those disposed to purchase will first view the premises. TERMS.—One third cash and the balance in 2 equal annual instalments. Possession will be given in time to sow a crop of wheat in the ensuing fall. Application to be made to the subscriber on the premises, by letter or otherwise. JAMES T. ROYALL. Amelia, Dec. 13. tf.
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. [spftl.] Dec. 4.
THE LAND whereon I now reside, containing 550 acres is still for sale by private contract and immediate possession given if required. JOHN KELSO. Dec. 27. lawtf.
SELLING OFF CHEAP.
M. & B. Myers, intending to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of DRY GOODS. Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles—TO WIT:
 PRISH LINENS, Flanders Sheetings, Osnaburgs, Hefians, Long-lawns, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Superfine and second Broad Cloth, and Kerseys, Blankets, Coatings and Flannels, Bennets and Fancy cards and Velvets, Swanston and Mouselins, Rich figured Satins, Silver-Muffs, Saracens, Italian Lustrings, Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns. A few excellent silk Pelisses, Gloves and Hosiery, elegant Plumes, wreaths and fancy Head Ornaments, a variety of handsome Ribbons, Table Cloths and Napkins in sets. 3-4, 7-8 & 10-4 Diapers. A few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces Sets of Cut Glass Decanters, Wine and Tumblers, glass Bowls, Ipicie-bottles, Hall Lamps, &c. &c. Those who buy with cash, will be allowed a very liberal Discount, which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On any sums of consequence, a credit if required, will be given of three to six months. The purchaser giving approved negotiable paper. For sale, also, as usual, a complete assortment of Dutch Boiling-Cloths. Dec. 11. eptdf. 
WANTED immediately, ten tons of clean Merchanable Hesse, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. Dec. 20. eptdf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offer 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. eptf.
FARMER'S HOTEL.
A. BROCKENBROUGH, having purchased the house of Dr. M'Conochie in this town, formerly the property of Messrs. Ritchies, is determined to convert them into a TAVERN for the accommodation of the public; he has provided himself with an excellent cook, and has made arrangements for a constant supply of the best Fish, Oysters, Wild Fowl, &c. in their respective seasons; no exertion on his part will be wanting to render the time agreeable to those gentlemen or ladies who may think proper to favor him with their company—he expects to meet with encouragement from the public adequate to his exertions. Tappahannock, January 5.
TAPPAHANNOCK JOCKEY CLUB.
Tuesday the 20th January, is the day appointed for the meeting of the subscribers to the Tappahannock J. Club, to form the rules and regulations for the said club. From the present number of respectable subscribers, I have no hesitation in stating that this club will be equal to any in the state. Gentlemen that wish to become members before the meeting, will please forward their names, and those gentlemen that have subscription papers will be so good as to send on the names of those that have subscribed since they have had a paper. ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH, Proprietor of the course. January 6.
ASSIZE OF BREAD for the city of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) viz.
  A single loaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 23 ozs. for 1 2   Ditto of Common Flour 24 for 1 2   Double the above wt. respectively 9   EDW. CARRINGTON, Mayor. January 6. tf.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Lot of GROUND in Buckingham county, containing sixty two acres lying on James River and adjoining the town of Dugdale. The Land is rich and has one of the most valuable Mill sites on it, of any in the upper country. Also a new and excellent manufacturing Mill in the county of Campbell about six miles below Lynchburg and in good condition for manufacturing flour, &c. This property is rendered more valuable inasmuch as it is situated in the heart of a very rich country, & to those who wish to turn their attention to the manufacturing flour, &c. it is an object worthy their consideration. For further particulars reference may be made to Col. Wm. J. Lewis of Campbell, (who will show & negotiate for the above property) or the subscriber. JAS. C. ANTHONY. taw2w & oaw3w. January 3.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK,
for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER BOOK-STORE. ALSO—A General Assortment of Law yer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
FOR SALE,
THE LOT and HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good water, newly fitted, and a Garden lately pailed in, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—27 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Milson's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. (tf.) August 22.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD,
FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three week ago, is 6 feet three inches high, long meagre face, red eyes, speaks rapidly and with great confidence, aged about 50 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. Wm. LONG. Nov. 14. tf.
A GREAT Bargain offered in 785 acres of LAND,
lying in King & Queen county, one & a half miles from York River, and bounded by Potomac Creek, the Lands of captain William Shackelford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water. The abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may also be mentioned as a great inducement to any person wishing to purchase. This Land may be had low for cash, or good bonds at short payment. For further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or to the subscriber. JOHN TEMPLE. Wackerton, September 26. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd.
of the Bowling-Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHNG. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 23, 1806. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS,
Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by C. & T. Saunders. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with consignments. They are now receiving a general and extensive assortment of GROCERIES, which will be offered for sale, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms and usual credit, in the store lately occupied by Messrs. William M'Kenzie & Co. opposite the Vendue Office of Messrs. Proffitt & Moncure among which are the following articles:
 BROWN SUGAR of superior quality, Ditto ditto second ditto, Bft Green Coffee, Salt in Sacks, Molasses and Treacle, Pickled Salmon, Scotch Barley, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Fresh Muscatel Raisins & Currants, Soft Shelled Almonds, Copperas, Saltpetre, English FF Gunpowder, Patent Shot, well assorted, Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Bft Spanish Segars, Caldwell, Fraser & Co's Superfine Chocolate, New-York Candles and Soap, Spermaceti Candles, Bar Iron, German, Crawley's & Blistered Steel, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Very Old Antigua Rum, Holland Gin, Cogniac Brandy, of very superior quality, Race Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon, Ffesta London Mustard, in small boxes, Bft Florent Indigo and Fig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of 20lbs each, Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Ffesta Gunpowder, Tea in Canners, Ditto by the lb, Young Hyson do. of the first quality, N. England & Bullock's Cheesec.  JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10. tf.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorised to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, T. SAUNDERS. Nov. 22. tf.
N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. LESUEUR, & SAUNDERS.
FEMALE EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber having employed a young Lady to teach reading, writing, arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography in his family, is willing to receive 10 or 12 girls as boarders. The School will be opened on the 15th of the present month. TERMS.—For board and tuition, each finding her own bedding, 100 dollars per annum, paid quarterly. The situation is healthy, and no pains shall be spared to render it pleasant and advantageous to those who may be placed at it. HUMPHREY HILL. Caroline, Mountairy, January 8. 49
Europe.
FIFTEENTH BULLETIN.
Wittenberg, 23d October, 1806.
The following is the information we have been able to collect on the causes of this strange war. General Schmettau, (died a prisoner at Weymar) drew up a memorial, written with much energy, in which he proved, that the Prussian army in its inactive situation ought to look upon itself as dishonored; that it was nevertheless in a situation to beat the French, and that war ought to be declared. The generals Ruchel, (dead) and Pruchner, (who only saved himself by a subterfuge in abusing the good faith of the French) subscribed this memorial, which was drawn up in the form of a petition to the king. Prince Louis of Prussia, (killed) supported it with all kind of sarcasms; the rage took possession of all heads; the duke of Brunswick, (severely wounded) a man known to be without a will of his own, and without character, was enrolled in the war fashion; in a word, the mutual thus supported, was presented to the king. The queen took upon herself to dispel the kind of this prince and to let him know what was thought of him; he told him that it was false he was not brave, and that he did not make war because he was afraid to put himself at the head of his army. The king, who is really brave as any Prussian prince, has suffered himself to be drawn into the vortex without ceasing to preserve the opinion, that he was committing a great fault. We must now point out the men who did not partake of the illusions of the partizans of war; these are the respectable field-marshall Moleendorf, and general Kalkreuth. We are assured that, after the handsome charge made by the 9th and 10th regiment of Husars at Saalfeld, the king said, "You pretend that the French cavalry is of no value; I see, nevertheless, what the light cavalry has done, and judge what the Cuirassiers will do. These troops have acquired their superiority by fifteen years of combat; it will require as long a time to equal them; but who of us is so fool as an enemy to Prussia to desire this terrible proof?" The emperor, already master of all the communications and magazines of the enemy, wrote on the 12th of this month, the letter here joined, which he sent to the king of Prussia, by the officer of ordnance, Montelieu. This officer arrived the 13th at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at the quarters of Hoelche, who received him with him, and took the letter of which he was the bearer. The camp of the king of Prussia was two leagues in the rear. This prince ought then to have received the letter of the emperor at the latest at 6 o'clock; we are assured, nevertheless, that he did not receive it until 9 o'clock in the morning of the 14th, that is to say, after the fighting was begun. It is reported also, that the king of Prussia said then, "if this letter had arrived sooner, perhaps there would have been no occasion for a battle; but these young people have their heads so high, that if there had been a question yesterday of peace, I should not have been able to take back one third of my army to Berlin." The king of Prussia had two horses killed under him, and received a wound from a musket in the arm. All the mistakes of this war are due to the duke of Brunswick; he misconceived and badly directed the movements of the army; he believed that the emperor was at Paris, when he found him in his flanks; he thought he possessed a knowledge of all the movements, and he was already turned. On the evening before the battle, confirmation had taken place amongst the chiefs. They discovered that they were badly posted, and their play was to be for the whole of the monarchy. They all said, "ah! well, we shall pay for it with our persons;" which is commonly the sentiment of men who retain little hope. The queen remained constantly at head-quarters at Wey-
mar; it became necessary to tell her at last, that circumstances became serious, and that on the next day great events might take place for the Prussian monarchy; she wished that the king should tell her herself; she was shortly after prepared for letting out. Lord Morpeth sent by the court of London to merchandise for Prussian blood, a million truly unworthy of a man like him, arrived on the 11th at Weymar, charged to make reducing offers and to propose considerable subsidies. The horizon was already sufficiently obscured; the cabinet would not see this envoy, but made known that perhaps there was little safety for his person, and advised him to return to Hamburg, and there wait events. What would the duchess of Devonshire have said if she had seen her relative charged with the business of blowing up the flame of war, with having come to offer poisoned gold and be obliged to return disconsolate on his steps and in great haste? We cannot but be indignant at seeing England compromise the fate of estimable agents and play so odious a part. We have no accounts yet of the conclusion of a treaty between Prussia and Russia, and it is certain that not a single Russian to this day has appeared on the Prussian territory; however, the army is very anxious to see them—they will find an Austerlitz in Prussia. Prince Louis Ferdinand, of Prussia and the other generals who have fallen under the first blows of the French are at this day pointed out as the principal movers of this incredible frenzy. The king who runs all risks, and supports all the misfortunes which have resulted, is of all the men who have been drawn into it, he who was most a stranger to it. There is at Leipzig such a quantity of English merchandise, that they have already offered sixty millions to redeem it. We will ask what will England gain by all this? She might have recovered Hanover, kept the Cape of Good Hope, preferred Malta, made an honorable peace and restored tranquility to the world. But the choice to excite Prussia against France, and wished to circumcribe the Emperor and France. Ah well! she has led Prussia to ruin; procured greater glory for the Emperor, to France greater power, and the time approaches when they will declare England in a state of continental blockade. Is it then with blood that the English have hoped to aliment their commerce and re-animate their industry? Great misfortunes may fall upon England, and Europe will attribute them to the loss of that honest minister who wished to govern by great and liberal ideas and whom the English people will weep over one day with tears of blood. The French columns march already on Potsdam & Berlin, deputies from Potsdam have arrived to ask for a safe guard. The imperial quarters are this day at Wittenberg.
Domestic.
Cincinnati, Dec. 29. In consequence of the Proclamation of the President of the United States, and the act of the legislature of this state, the militia under major gen. John S. Gano, were called, and a considerable number volunteered. Others were drafted to actual duty, to the number of 120 men, a third part of which were stationed on the bank of the Ohio. Several boats were examined and discharged. On Sunday night, some very suspicious boats made their appearance and were brought to. The next morning they were examined, and although much suspicion existed respecting certain persons in the boats, yet on investigation, they produced two certificates from officers on the Virginia side of the Ohio, and no legal evidence could be obtained by which the agent for the state could be authorized to detain either the boats or persons, since which time nothing has transpired to excite alarm. On Christmas day captain Stoddart arrived at New-port, opposite this town, with 120 troops of the U. States, which with the detachment of militia, will preclude the possibility of any boats descending without being noticed.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
Cincinnati, October 7th, 1806.
HENRY DEARBORN, Esq., SIR, I have the honor of transmitting you the enclosed resolution, which you will be pleased to lay before the President of the United States, and you will much oblige, Sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant, JAMES FERGUSON.
Cincinnati, 7th Oct. 1806. The first part of dragoons attached to the first brigade, first division of Ohio Militia, view the hostile appearance of foreign troops on our lines and boundaries as a prelude to war, and we do therefore resolve, That Captain Ferguson be requested to make an offer of our services to the President of the United States, and to inform him we shall hold ourselves in readiness to march wherever he may direct at a moment's notice. (A true copy.) By order of the troop, JAMES FERGUSON, Capt. MATTHEW NIMMO, Sec'y.
SIR,
Your letter of October 13th to the Secretary at War, enclosing a resolution of the 1st troop of Dragoons attached to the 1st brigade, 1st division of the Ohio militia, offering their services to their country, and to be in readiness to march at a moment's notice, whereforever its interest may call for them, has been communicated to me. Always a friend to peace, and believing it to promote eminently the happiness and prosperity of mankind, I am ever unwilling that it should be disturbed, as long as the rights and interests of the nation can be protected. But whensoever hostile aggression on these require a resort to war, we must meet our duty and convince the world that we are just friends and brave enemies. Whether our difficulties with Spain will issue in peace or war, is still uncertain; and what provisional measures shall be taken for the latter alternative, is now under consideration of the legislature. The offer of service which the patriotism of your company has now made to their country, is a pledge that it will be withheld in whatever form the national councils may authorise its use. Accept my thanks, on the public behalf, for the readiness with which this honorable tender has been made—with my respectful salutations and assurances of great consideration. TH: JEFFERSON.
Capt: JAMES FERGUSON.
Cincinnati, December 23, 1806. It appears that our legislature has in a spirited manner taken up the business, which, for some weeks past, has agitated the public mind: we mean the expedition planned by Col. Burr and his associates, At the

commencement of the session, they passed "An act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquillity of the U.S. &c." giving extensive powers to the governor which he has in part delegated to a gentleman in this town. Since the act has been made public, part of the militia has been called out, and stationed on the Ohio, the more effectually to aid the person appointed to carry the law into effect. Boats have been strictly examined, but no discoveries have yet been made. It is to be lamented energetic measures have not been sooner resorted to, as the object of Burr and his associates would, in that case, have been completely defeated. On last Sunday night week, Blennerhassett, with four keel boats, armed with military stores, passed this town, and every friend to his country must regret the guards had not been sooner placed so as to have subjected him to an examination before he proceeded farther.
Since the passage of the act above alluded to, information has been given upon oath, that a great number of boats are building at Waterford, on French creek, on the Chetango lake; and on the waters falling into the Allegheny river; that they are to be manned with a small number of men in each; the better to conceal the object which is an attack upon the Spanish settlements in Mexico; they are to contain salt, which should they be stopped, they will assert they are carrying to market; that the number of men already engaged in this enterprise exceeded 20,000; that the command of the expedition was to be given to Col. Burr, and that the place of meeting was to be somewhere in the vicinity of Lofus's heights, on the Mississippi. Such we understood, is the substance of his affidavit, furnished by a gentleman of veracity, who spurned at the offer of being made a captain in the above expedition.
CHILLICOTHE, Jan. 1.
Extract of a letter from judge Nimmo to a Senator from Hamilton county, dated Cincinnati, December 19th, 1806.
"We are all bustle and confusion here, in consequence of the act, "to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquillity of the United States and this state." The governor was so obliging as to commission me, to act upon it, in his room, here; and in consequence of which, two companies of militia, and the light infantry company, have been ordered out, consequently equipped and stationed along the river, so that it is impossible for a boat to pass, without examination. Unfortunately, Blennerhassett, with four keel boats, has escaped—he passed here on Sunday evening last, before the guards were put on the river.
LEXINGTON, (K.) Dec. 25.
The last accounts from Frankfort stated the legislature to be still in conclave.
The governor is said to have ordered out 500 militia, to be stationed at different points on the Ohio, to intercept suspicious boats attempting to pass.
A gentleman direct from Cincinnati, states, that a number of men were stationed there, and two or three barges in the stream, to stop all boats from passing, until a satisfactory account of them should be given. He further states, that several boats, supposed to be a part of Burr's flotilla, had been detained above, on board of one was Mrs. Blennerhassett, her husband having succeeded in defending the river with about 16 boats. He further informs, that a company of troops were on their march, to protect the arsenal at the mouth of Licking.
Col. Burr, the source of alarm, which produced all these precautionary movements, was, it is said, at General Jackson's, 10 miles from Nashville, on Wednesday last.
Extract of a letter, dated Fort Adams, Nov. 17th, 1806.
"The war on the other side of the river is at an end, as you will see by the enclosed general order.
"The troops in this quarter, except one company at Natchitoches, and a small detachment at this place are ordered to New Orleans; every piece of ordnance, all the ammunition, and other warlike stores and implements, are immediately to be moved off down the river.
"The companies of Boote, Schuyler, and Swann, are also ordered to Orleans from the Mobile.
"A requisition has been made for 500 militia of this territory, to march for Orleans in 20 days from the 11th inst.
"We have no conjectures as to the object of this sudden and unexpected movement of the troops; the general will be here to-morrow, and perhaps we may get some light on the subject."
FRANKFORT, Dec. 25.
The legislature of this state closed their doors several days in the course of the last and present week, in consequence of some confidential communication from the executive. It is presumed to relate to the expedition in which Col. Burr is said to be engaged. An act to prevent unlawful warlike enterprises has passed both houses—and orders have been despatched to different places on the Ohio, to detain the boats now defending it. Detachments of militia have been ordered out for that purpose.
It is reported that several boats passed the falls a day ago, under the command of Mr. Blennerhassett, of Marietta, and supposed to belong to colonel Burr and his associates. It is also said that several more have defended the Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, December 27.
COL. BURR'S EXPEDITION !!!
On Monday last, Col. Burr failed from this place with two boats (not gun-boats). There were on board several families, horses and cattle. We understand he is to be joined by a number of boats at the mouths of Cumberland river; it is reported, and generally believed here, that he is destined against Mexico and the provinces in that quarter. Time will unveil this mystery.
In addition to the above paragraph, we are further informed, that two more boats will follow Col. Burr on Sunday next from this place, loaded with provisions.
EXTRACT.
"Natchez, Nov. 16, 1806.
"I have frequently wrote you once I left W.C. but have never received an answer, owing I presume to the misfortune of my letters as it has been the case in divers instances. I will however, once more venture to address you, I confine myself to giving you an account of an expedition I have just returned from against the Spaniards. In consequence of the Spaniards having crossed the Sabine river, which is contended by the U. States, to be the boundary, with a large number of troops, general Wilkinson made a requisition for 250 militia from this territory, as also for a certain number from the territory of Orleans, to act in conjunction with the regular troops, in repelling the invasion. This day was six weeks the militia required from this territory, together with a volunteer company of dragoons, commanded by captain Benjamin Farar, of which I was a member,
marched from this city; on our arrival at the rapids of the Red river, we received orders from the general that none but our troops of dragoons was required to come on and that the rest of the return, the Spaniards having principally recrossed the Sabine; on our arrival at Natchitoches, the head quarters of the army, we spent some time in making the necessary arrangements for an expedition to the banks of the Sabine, which the Spaniards declared they would oppose, to the utmost of their power; in a few days we set out, our force consisted of between 5 and 600 regulars, a company of mounted infantry, and our company of dragoons. The mounted infantry, commanded by major Welch, kept 4 or 5 miles in the advance, our troops immediately in the advance of the regulars, and the baggage in the rear of the whole; in this order we moved on not making more than 8 or 10 miles a day; on the third day's march, we were met by a Spanish officer with an escort, bearing dispatches from the commander of the Spanish forces, stating that he would consider our advances as an act of hostility towards his government, and was bound to oppose us with force. I knew not what reply the general made, however we proceeded on as before, keeping ourselves in a complete state of readiness, for an attack by the Spaniards, who were then said to be three times our number; so confident was the general of an engagement, that he thought proper to lay down the line of battle by a general order; we met with no opposition and encamped on the banks of the Sabine, two or three miles above the Spanish camp, which had been moved over on the opposite side, whence we awaited their operations for two or three days; at length a communication took place between the general and the Spanish commandant, between whom it was agreed, that the Spanish forces should retire seventy or eighty miles beyond the Sabine, and that the United States' troops should return to Natchitoches, there to await the termination of the negotiation now pending between the United States and Spain. After this understanding took place, several of our troops, with myself, paid a visit to the Spanish camp, where we were treated by the governor and officers with every attention: their number as far as I could learn, was about 1300, all mounted; their dress and equipment would be a great curiosity to a Pennsylvanian; their arms consist of a fuzee carried across the saddle before them, a sword about two feet long, a pistol fastened to their saddle behind, a spear with a handle eight or ten feet long; they have a kind of shield, made of raw hides which they hold in their left hand and wear on their breast occasionally, each soldier has from five to eight horses or mules, when one is broke down they take another; they informed us, they had lost upwards of three thousand horses and mules since they set out on the expedition.
"We're it not necessary to preserve what we consider our territory inviolate from the encroachments of a foreign power, the part in contention is not worth the trouble and expense this campaign has incurred; the land at least, what I seen, is worth little or nothing—on our discharge, the U. S. troops were immediately ordered to Orleans to fortify that city, and put it in a state of defence, from which I conceive something curious is still expected."
Aurora.
FROM THE LOUISIANA GAZETTE
(Translated from the "Moniteur de la Louisiane," of Nov. 26.
Letters from New Providence renew the report of the cession of the Island of Cuba, and one of the Floridas, by Spain to France. This news is said to have been received from Havana. We have from this last place, letters of a more recent date, than those received at New Providence, on the authority of which the report has been circulated, and they do not speak of the cession.
A gentleman of respectability who has lately arrived from Pensacola, gives us the following information:
M. MORALES, Intendant of West-Florida, has been confirmed in the exercise of his functions by an order of the King of Spain.
The King having been informed that many foreigners purchase lands in large quantities in West Florida, has ordered the Intendant to sell to none but Spanish subjects, and in proportion to the means of the purchasers, and the most advantageous conditions for his treasury, on the same terms as he has hitherto sold.
An express order arrived during the Marquis of Casa Calvo's stay in the U. States, directing him "to return to Louisiana, to establish himself anew, in the same character with which he was formerly invested, and not to leave the country until he should be compelled by force."—Probably this order was not received until the departure of the Marquis for Europe.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15.
Our letters from New-Orleans, of the 9th Dec. express an apprehension, that the course of the mail from that place, will be obstructed by Col. Burr's agents. This apprehension, added to the general state of agitation there, will no doubt, of itself, occasion much inconvenience and disappointment to the commercial interests.
Phil. Gaz.
The reports (which we hope are exaggerated or idle) of Col. Burr's designs on New-Orleans, have had the effect of lowering the stock of the Banks having branches or deposits in that city.
Gen. Eaton arrived in this city yesterday, on his way to the seat of government.
Ib.
Extract of a letter from Port-au-Prince, Nov. 29th, 1806.—"Mr. Williams, of Baltimore, has lately arrived in this city, in the British ship Boyd, from London, with an assorted cargo of upwards of 200,000 dollars, under a British licence from the King—it says, "to any port or ports, in St. Domingo or Hayti, not in the possession of our enemies." Several other vessels are daily looked for, under the same kind of permission. They are granted to all British subjects."
BALTIMORE, January 15.
The events of every day convince us more and more of the propriety of what we said a while ago—that "the public ought to suspend their opinion relative to the accusations against Gen. Wilkinson, Daniel Clarke, Esq. [and others,] until authentic information comes to hand." We should, indeed, go further, and say, the public ought to be cautious how they credit insinuations (without proof) against the integrity and loyalty of men, who, instead of seeming traitors, appear to be assiduously engaged in employing efficient means to defeat Burr and his adherents.
We can assure our readers that the following detail is from the highest authority:—
That so far from Gen. Wilkinson's being concerned with Col. Burr, the truth is, the information
on which the President issued his proclamation actually came from the General by a Lieut. of the army, who left Natchitoches on the 24th of October, and delivered his dispatch into the President's own hands on the 26th of November: That although the President had (prior thereto) received information respecting Col. Burr, yet it was so vague and so inconclusive that he could not act thereon: That on the 20th November General Wilkinson was, in conjunction with Gov. Claiborne and Cap. Shaw of the navy, placing the city of New Orleans in a posture of defence, and making every preparation for the prevention of any hostile attempt: That Burr's emissaries had declared that a naval force was to appear in their aid at the mouth of the river; but as they named an American as the naval commander, and as it is well known that he is quiet and at his own house, it begins to be believed that the tale of a naval force was fabricated for the purpose of gaining adherents. On application at the War Department, our informant says the answer of the Secretary was—that no late requisitions had taken place in the army of the United States. Our informant further states, that it was expected the President would very soon lay all the information he had obtained before Congress, respecting the diabolical schemes and intentions of Col. Burr—when the public will be convinced that the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson (so far as the information yet received exhibits facts) has been judicious, patriotic and honorable.
Copy of a letter from Washington City, dated January 14, 1807.
Mr. — writes to his friend (dating Chillicothe, 3d January) that Gov. Tiffin has had much trouble, but has acted with effect in countering Burr's treasonable plots, so far as his jurisdiction extends—but he fears that a stroke will be struck before the energies of the general government can be drawn into action. Fourteen boats have been secured in Ohio.
The legislature of Kentucky were acting with closed doors, and were framing a law to authorize the gov. to act as in Ohio; but they will be too late, I fear: If Burr gets off, there is no impediment in his way to New Orleans; there he will meet his fate; unless, as some conjecture, finding that he has failed in gaining a v. Wilkinson, he should proceed up the Red River, and either escape into the Spanish territory, or actually pretend to sit down on Batrop's land.
CHARLESTON, January 10.
Capt. Martin informs, that the French frigate and sloop of war, which recently arrived at Martinique, failed again from Port Royal three days before he left St. Pierres.
On Tuesday last, agreeable to adjournment, came on at Lancaster, the election of a U. S. Senator, for this state, when A. Greg, Esq., was chosen by a majority of one vote.
Phil. pap.
EDWARD TIFFIN, Esq., at present governor of Ohio, has been appointed Senator of the United States, for six years from the 3rd of March next, in the room of Mr. Worthington, whose term then expires.
Nat. Int.
WASHINGTON, January 16.
On Wednesday an elegant Dinner was given to Capt. MERIWETHER LEWIS, by the Citizens of Washington, as an expression of their personal respect and affection, of their high sense of the services he has rendered his country, and of their satisfaction at his return in safety into the bosom of his friends. Among the company were Mr. Chouteau, Mr. Provencher, the Mandan Chief, several officers of government, members of Congress, and strangers of distinction. A general regret prevailed at the absence of Capt. Clark, the friend and associate of Capt. Lewis, for whom the Dinner had been delayed for several days in expectation of his arrival in the City.
ROBERT BRENT, Esq. presided; supported by Captain TINGEY and Colonel WHARTON as Vice-Presidents.
Capt. Lewis was received with the liveliest demonstrations of regard. Every one present seemed to be deeply impressed with a sentiment of gratitude, mingled with an elevation of mind, on setting down, at the festive board, with this favorite of fortune, who has thus successfully surmounted the numerous and imminent perils of a tour of nearly four years, thro' regions previously unexplored by civilized man.
After partaking of the gratifications of a well spread table, the following toasts were drank, interspersed with appropriate songs and instrumental music:
1. The People—Virtuous and brave; uncorrupt and incorruptible. 2. The Constitution—The ark of our safety, that will outlive the blackest storms. 3. The President of the United States—May he receive the award of science, and the thanks of his country, for the fruits of those labors we are now assembled to celebrate. 4. Congress—Wise laws will ever be cheerfully obeyed by an intelligent people. 5. Washington—Who, undaunted in adversity, and moderate in prosperity, possessed the zeal of a Patriot, and the wisdom of a Sage. 6. Franklin—A name identified with Science and Liberty, with private virtues and public duties. 7. Columbus—Our happiness the proud trophy of his daring Spirit and prophetic wisdom. 8. The United States—Who, by respecting the rights of her native children, has inspired them with reverence for her power, and affection for her laws. 9. The Red People of America—Under an enlightened policy, gaining by steady steps the comforts of the civilized, without losing the virtues of the savage state. 10. The Council Fire—May it long continue to diffuse a genial warmth, without consuming those who surround it. 11. Science—Which, animated by the enterprise of the American mind, has made 'the desert to blossom and the wilderness to blosse'. 12. Union—May it be immortal? Honor to its friends—infamy to its foes. 13. Peace—Our choice and our hope. 14. The Militia—An armed nation in the day of danger. 15. The Army & Navy of the United States—Satisfied with maintaining peace, but prepared at a moment's warning to unfurl the terrors of war. 16. Agriculture, Commerce & Manufactures—Their interests, like those of the independent sovereignty, their enrich and unite, are one and indivisible. 17. The District of Columbia—Unrepresented in the national councils, may she never experience the want of national patronage.
On Capt. Lewis's retiring,
Capt. Meriwether Lewis—Patriotic, enlightened, and brave; who had the Spirit to undertake, and the valour to execute an expedition, which reflects honor on his country.
Capt. Clarke, and the other brave companions of Capt. Lewis—Their patriotic and manly perseverance entitles them to the approbation of their countrymen.
The memories of captains Cook, Bougainville, and other circumnavigators, whose perilous enterprises and indefatigable labours have so much enriched the world in the science of geography.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Capt. Lewis—May words be a test of patriotism, as they ought of right to be that of religion.
By Mr. Barlow—Victory over all wildness, which is more interesting than that over men.
By Gen. Mason—May it be in our noble attitude, encountering danger and want for the good of our country.
By Mr. Fulton—The American Eagle—When she expands her wings from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, may she quench her thunders in both.
By Mr. T. M. Randolph—May actions, not eloquence, be acknowledged, as they are in fact, the true proof of talents.
By Mr. G. Clinton—The cardinal objects of the Federal compact—the common defence and the general welfare.
Volunteer—May those who explore the desert never be deserted.
At an early period of the entertainment, the following elegant and glowing flanzas, from the pen of Mr. Barlow, were recited by Mr. Beckley:
ON THE DISCOVERIES OF CAPTAIN LEWIS.
Let the Nile cloak his head in the clouds and defy The researchers of science and time; Let the Niger escape the keen-travelling eye, By plunging, or changing his clime. Columbus! not to shall thy boundless domain Defraud thy brave sons of their right: Streams, midlands, and shorelands illu'd in vain, We shall drag their dark regions to light. Look down, fainting face, from thy synod of Gods; See, inspired by thy venturous soul, Mackenzie roll northward his earth-drawing floods, And surge the broad waves to the pole. With the same soaring genius thy Lewis ascends, And, seizing the car of the sun, O'er the sky-popping hills and high waters he bends, And gives the proud earth a new zone. Potomac, Ohio, Missouri had felt Half her globe in their circuit compress; His long curving course has completed the belt, And tamed the wild tide of the west. Then hear the loud voice of the nation proclaim, And all ages repeat the decree: Let our Occident stream bear the young hero's name Who taught him his path to the sea. These four brother floods, like a garland of flowers, Shall entwined all our states in a band, Conform and confederate their wide spreading powers, And their wealth and their wisdom expand. From Darien to Davis's garden frail bloom, Where war's weary banners are furld; And the far-scenting breezes that waft its perfume, Shall settle the storms of the world. Then hear the loud voice of the nation proclaim, And all ages repeat the decree: Let our Occident stream bear the young hero's name, Who taught him his path to the sea.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Jan 12.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for repealing the duty upon salt, and continuing the Mediterranean fund for one year. Mr. VARNUM in the chair—Mr. Quincy moved to amend the first section in such manner as to substitute a partial for a total repeal, and at the same time to diminish the duties upon bohea and other black teas, and coffee.
This motion was supported by Mr. Quincy, and opposed by Messrs. J. Clay, Elliot, J. Randolph, Smilie, Bidwell, Findley and Sloan, and lost—Ayes 7.
In the House Mr. Dana moved to strike out the third section, providing for a continuance of the Mediterranean fund for another year. The question was taken by Ayes and Noes—Ayes 21—Noes 104.
Mr. N. Williams moved to strike out the word "salt," in the first section, under the impression that in the very serious situation of the nation, in reference both to its external and internal concerns, it was improper to commence measures for the reduction of the revenue—Ayes 12—Noes 109.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed. Mr. Dawson reported a bill for incorporating a company for making a turnpike road from Mason's causeway to Alexandria.
TUESDAY, Jan. 13.
The bill for repealing the acts imposing duties on salt and for continuing the Mediterranean fund was read the third time.
Messrs. J. Randolph, J. Clay, Varnum and Bidwell advocated; and Mr. Quincy opposed the bill. Messrs. Broom and Dana declared themselves in favor of taking off the duties on salt, but against continuing the Mediterranean fund.
The bill passed by a great majority—with only five negatives.
The House took up the report of a committee of the whole on the bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
The amendments proposed to the first section were agreed to.
The whole of the second section was struck out.
On agreeing to the new section, proposed by Mr. Bidwell, Mr. Elliot spoke at considerable length against it—when the House adjourned without deciding upon it.
Wednesday, Jan. 14.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of war, transmitting a report in relation to invalid pensioners, which was referred to the committee of claims.
On motion of Mr. Stanton, the memorial of the inhabitants of Stouington and Westerly, was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Boyle from the committee on the public lands, presented a bill making provision for the disposal of the public lands situated between the U. S. military tract and the Connecticut reserve and for other purposes, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Butler presented a petition from a number of inhabitants of Barnstable, praying for a post office, which was referred to the post office committee.
On motion of Mr. Hastings, Resolved, that the committee on post offices, &c. be instructed to enquire into the expediency of establishing a post road from Worcester in Massachusetts, to Providence in Rhode Island.
On motion of Mr. Jer. Morrow, Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of extending to the revenue districts on Lake Erie and within the state of Ohio the provisions of an act entitled an act to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to state judges and state courts, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Early from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, presented a bill authorizing the erection of certain light houses, and the fixing of certain stakes, buoys and beacons there-in named, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Chittenden presented a petition from sundry citizens of Vermont, praying for a new post road, which was referred to the post office committee.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday—when a debate, which occupied the whole sitting, arose on concerning with the committee of the whole on their agreement to the new section proposed by Mr. Bidwell to the bill for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S.
Messrs. Dana and Early opposed; and Mr. Bidwell supported the section.
Mr. Eppes suggested several amendments, with the view of obviating the objections urged against the section.
Mr. Elliot considered the section as so exceptionable as not to admit of amendment.
Mr. Alison was of a different opinion; but thought the section ought to go to a select committee for modification, and made a motion to that effect.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Alison, and Bidwell, and opposed by Messrs. Dana, Early, and J. Clay; and disagreed to—Ayes 32.
The question was then taken on Mr. Eppes's amendment, and disagreed to—Ayes 10.
The question then recurred on the section.
Mr. Dwight spoke at considerable length against it.
Mr. Burwell admitted that contrary to his first impressions on hearing it read, it was objectionable, and said, that if it were not materially modified, he should vote against it.
When the question was taken by yeas and nays, and the section negatived—Yeas 9—Nays 115.
Mr. Dana moved to recommit the bill; which motion was disagreed to—Ayes 20.
When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow, without a division.
[A more detailed statement of these proceedings, with the debate, in a subsequent paper.]
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of State, with a statement of the names of the clerks, together with their emoluments, employed in the department of state.
THURSDAY, January 15.
The bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S. was read the third time and passed without a division.
On motion of Mr. Eppes, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the bill authorizing the President of the U. S. to accept the service of a number of volunteer companies not exceeding thirty thousand men.
The blanks were so filled as to bind the volunteers to continue for twelve months, unless sooner discharged, and to appropriate 500,000 dollars.
The committee rose, and the House concurred in these amendments.
After the insertion of a small verbal amendment, suggested by Mr. Talmadge, he moved to recommit the bill for the purpose of introducing a provision for the appointment of field officers.
This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 42—Noes 47.
The question to engross the bill having been put, Mr. Eimer observed that, in his opinion, it contained every provision on this subject that was necessary.
When the bill was ordered, without a division, to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the bill supplementary to the act entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the U. S."
Mr. J. Randolph called for the reading of the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury on this subject, communicated the last session to the committee of Ways and Means; which he believed contained the most satisfactory and perspicuous reasons in favour of the bill which could be assigned.
This communication having been read, the bill was considered by sections. The various blanks were filled, and some amendments introduced touching the details of the bill.
The only part of the bill on which a division was called, was on filling the blank in the third section, so as to entitle the holders of the new six per cent. stock to a sum equal to "fifty five" per cent. of the amount of the sum subscribed for by them in three per cent. stock.
On this motion the House divided—Ayes 59, Noes 27.
The committee rose and reported the bill; the amendments proposed were immediately agreed to by the House, and the bill, without a division, ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Bassett in

General Assembly of Virginia.
EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNALS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Wednesday, January 14.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk: The Senate have passed the bill, "Changing the manner of electing common councilmen of the city of Williamsburg" - and the bill, "To amend an act for reducing into one act the several acts concerning the court of Appeals" with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The House proceeded to consider the amendments to the last named bill, when a motion was made to postpone the further consideration of the said bill, with the amendments, to the 31st day of March next; and the question being put on the said motion, it passed in the negative - Ayes 20, Nones 128.
The question being then put on the said amendments, they were severally agreed to by the house.
An engrossed bill, "To amend an act, entitled, 'An act reducing into one act the several acts concerning the establishment, jurisdiction and powers of district courts,'" was read a third time and the title being amended, it was passed.
On motion, Ordered, That the committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth be discharged from further consideration of the amendment proposed to the constitution of the United States, by the legislatures of the states of Maryland and Tennessee.
On motion, Resolved, The General Assembly having received and respectfully considered the resolutions of the legislatures of the states of Maryland & Tennessee, on the subject of obtaining an amendment to the constitution of the United States: Resolved, that it is unnecessary to attempt to obtain the amendment proposed by the said resolutions.
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said resolution to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
Thursday, Jan. 15.
An engrossed bill, "Imposing taxes for the support of government," was read a third time;
The question being put upon filling the blank in the following clause, to wit: "On that portion of the capital stock of the bank of the United States, which is deposited in the branch bank at Norfolk, a tax of one per centum;" a motion was made to fill the said blank with the words "one and one eighth of one;" & the question being put on filling the blank with the said words, it passed in the negative, Ayes 75 - Nones 76.
The question being then put on filling the said blank with the word "one," it passed in the affirmative, Ayes 139 - Nones 1.
Several other blanks in the bill were then filled up:
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "Imposing taxes for the support of government."
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bill to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Randolph reported, that the committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth had, according to order, had under their consideration, a bill, "To appropriate the public revenue," had gone through the same and made several amendments thereto, which he handed in at the clerk's table. One amendment proposed by the committee is in the following words, to wit: "To pay the warrant of the auditor of public accounts in favor of Adam Beard and Andrew Hooke, the sum of sixteen hundred and thirty-one dollars and seventy-five cents, being the amount of a judgment of the district court of Richmond, in behalf of Beard and Hooke against the commonwealth; to be paid after the first day of October next." The said amendment being twice read, was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house, Ayes 85 - Nones 27.
The remaining amendments being severally read a second time, were agreed to by the house, the bill further amended, and reamended, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Friday, Jan. 16.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk: The Senate have agreed to the resolution on the subject of the amendment proposed by the legislatures of the state of Maryland and Tennessee, to the constitution of the United States. And their committee have examined several other enrolled bills, which, being found truly enrolled, have been signed by their speaker.
An engrossed bill, "To repress and punish certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States within the jurisdiction of this state," was read a third time and passed.
VIRGINIA MILITARY WARRANTS!
THE owners of those warrants are respectfully informed, that by an act of Congress passed the 23rd March 1804, the time of locating is protracted to the 23rd March next, and that there are doubts whether the time will be prolonged.
The Subscriber offers his services to the holders of such warrants (either where they are unlocated or where the locations are doubtful) to locate, survey, and procure the patents, at his own expense, for such as may employ him - for which services he will expect an equal fourth part of the Lands; and should there be any dispute, or defect in the title, which may arise in that part of the business done by him, he will take the part disputed or defective.
From the general acquaintance he has with the territory referred, and his great exertions to discover the true relation of the claims therein, he flatters himself, that his locations will be equal to those of any other locator.
Where claims are doubtful, he will undertake to furnish the best information respecting them, and act as their owner may direct; for which services he will expect a reasonable commission out of the Land when secured.
Persons wishing to employ him will forward proper powers, directed to him at Chillicothe, Ohio, his place of residence. - Letters intended to meet him at the office before the 23rd March, will be addressed to him at Middle-town, Jefferson County, Kentucky. - Persons writing to him, and not employing him, need not expect an answer.
JOSEPH KERR. Jan 4 W.
FOR SALE, A GOOD BILL on Louisville, Kentucky, for 8 or 900 Dollars. - APPLY TO B. W. COLEMAN, Bowling Green, Va. Jan. 22 1a 5 W.
NOTICE. The Subscriber requests all indebted to him by bond or on open account, to discharge their respective debts.
This Notice is given in consequence of his declining the Mercantile business in Manchester, and intention to remove, therefore the necessity of an immediate compliance with it by those who wish to avoid law suits.
COLLIN MCRAE. Jan 4 W.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 22nd JANUARY.
No. 111.
To the Editor of the Enquirer.
SIR, I sincerely regret the necessity which exists, in order to take a proper notice of the opinions and sentiments of the honourable member of the Senate of Virginia, that I should recur to some of the sources of that division, which eventually, in a republican schism. It cannot be argued that this recurrence is made for the purpose of arousing public indignation against the author of that schism. As a friend to the administration, I feel the prevalence of the general sentiment in its favor, a sufficient triumph. Its opponents knew that they feel the weight of public opinion, and that their hopes are humbled. But the speech of the member of the Senate, discloses the ground of belief, that although the objects of opposition are not in reality varied, they have assumed a new form, & new charges are made, which are intimated to notice. The resolution sent to the Senate, is said to authorize charges of the most serious nature against the executive of the United States, and to justify the application given the house of delegates of Virginia, of an electioneering cabal . This is the language of the honourable member, addressed to the chairman of the committee; "Can you then fail to see that this is an electioneering scheme, emanating from executive influence, calculated to discredit those who dared to oppose what we are told were the wishes of the administration, and designed if possible to remove all opposition? Are you ready to disgrace the Senate and join in this electioneering cabal?" A scheme which takes its rise, or emanates from the executive! - designed to remove all opposition! Opposition, I ask, fir, against whom? I shall be pardoned if I use the language of the opposition, in order to exhibit the best proof against whom it was levelled, and thus expose the miserable shift, to which this friend of the minority has resorted, in his attempt to impress the belief, that the executive head of the union, is the advocate of their principles. It was an opposition against what was charged to be, "an invisible, inscrutable, unconstitutional, back-flows executive influence, which defied the touch, but pervaded and decided every thing." The charges were not only made on the floor of Congress against the President, but they were reiterated in addresses from the members, to their constituents, after the rising of that body. It was an opposition, which charged the executive department with the highly culpable design or neglect, of withholding information from Congress, relative to vital measures until the day after a final decision, although that information had been in the possession of the executive four weeks before. As it was the President himself, against whom those charges could only be intended to apply; it follows that the opposition spoken of are against him, and that it is his influence, we are told is now used, to discredit those who opposed, and to remove all opposition: I will say nothing of the mate who was said to have deserted the ship, or the various other charges, in and out of Congress, of shrinking from the responsibility of the highest executive station. The repetition is painful, nor is it necessary more certainly to identify the principal object of opposition. It is not the feigned compliments, towards the principal object of that opposition, or the profession of confidence made in him, by the honorable member of the Senate, which can cover the views of the minority, from detection.
The charges made in Congress of a dereliction of duty, of culpable misfeasance in office, must apply to the same characters, who are charged in the Senate of Virginia with using an executive influence, to silence and remove all opposition: The member of the Senate tells us, he has confidence in his representative (Mr. John Randolph,) and he has confidence in the President. He has confidence in the accuser, and believes his charges. Nay he argued in support of some of them, and has no where taken an opportunity of denying his belief in them all. I should leave it to the ingenuity of the gentleman, to reconcile this paradox in morality, if it could only be solved by a reference to its terms: There is a better key to it, fir. To a Virginian who has witnessed the expiring efforts of a party, which never had a real existence any where else, it is easy of solution. While this party, so lately embodied, is about to suffer dissolution, and is sinking into nonentity, its fleeting shade, has grasped at a hold, which it vainly hopes will save it from destruction. It has attempted to insinuate the curling branches of its ivy around the Colossus of popularity which it had endeavored to maim, dismembered, and deformed. It has usurped this eminence, from whence to thunder its denunciations against a member of the administration, who assisted in laying the corner stone of our national edifice, against a man to whom his country is indebted, for the unremitted services of thirty years, and who has so long held, a distinguished place, in her republican councils; against a man, who by a political luminary, not numbering a third of his years, in public service, we were told never possessed much of his confidence and now had lost it altogether: and against a man whom the honorable member of the Senate of Virginia, has distinguished in his speech, by the courteous and elegant epithets of "this man, already in the administration." I will close the subject nearly in the words which the honorable member, has some where used. "Do you not for this deep laid plot, this grand electioneering" Spec.?
The house of Delegates are principally indebted to the gentleman for two compliments. The one, that which bestows on them the appellation of an electioneering cabal , which the Senate must not disguise themselves by joining in. The other, that in which a majority of the oldest members, are accused of possessing a spirit of servility, which the gentleman himself is too independent to exercise. The first has been replied to, by showing the motives which really influenced the supporters of the resolution in the house of Delegates: It might be admitted that it was to repel the supposition, that the accusers of the administration had succeeded in their views. The house of delegates spoke the sentiments of the people, and did not as they are charged, intend to make for them a political legerdemain. This appearance of unimpaired union among the great body of the people, was not improperly exhibited, at a time when, our country was threatened with intestine commotion, and external violence. While the sentiments expressed in the resolution dampened the expectations of our internal foes, they are calculated to impress on foreign nations the belief of a continuance of our determination to support the measures of our government. These were the obvious, and acknowledged objects of the resolution: How have they been proved to be otherwise? when the gentleman is apprised, in the course of his argument, that the public might acquire proofs, he evades the investigation, and makes an unmeaning reference to the proofs he says, he wants, of the propriety of his own conduct, twelve months ago. Nor can we be better satisfied of the manner in which the gentleman has supported his charge of want of independence in the house of delegates, when we find, that an opportunity was offered them, of making a similar postponement of the resolution, with that which occurred in the Senate, and of thus avoiding a decision on its merits; although indeed the motion had not a written preface, yet the arguments of its advocates, brought fully to view the same reasons, which in the language of the senatorial postponement, was spread on the journals.
In closing my remarks, I beg leave to express the unfeigned regret which I feel, that the evidence exhibited in Virginia, of the existence of the political principles advocated by the minority in Congress, is but too prominent. I had hoped that reflection, and the current of events, would have induced the same silence in the state legislature, which has been observed hitherto in Congress. I could have wished that no other expressions of dissatisfaction, had been evidenced in the legislature of Virginia, in adopting a resolution on national affairs, than has been exhibited in the legislatures of the other states acting on the same subject. I now hope that the evidences of a farther desire to mark in the strong colours, used in Congress, and in the senate of Virginia, the divisions which have taken place, will not again be exhibited; and I conclude with expressing the belief that it is on the calm and temperate decision of the people, that we may best rely, to abolish the schisms of party, and preserve our political principles unimpaired.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
BURR'S CONSPIRACY.
The following letter casts more pure light upon the conspiracy of A. Burr, than any communication which has yet been published. It is derived from the fame "high authority," as the letter, which appeared two weeks since in the Enquirer, on the same subject.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.
I hasten to communicate to you the information brought from Kentucky and New Orleans by a mail which arrived here yesterday. It has taken me half a day to collect from the different persons who have received letters, the intelligence contained in them. I shall not take time to digest it into any order, but I am satisfied I need not hesitate to rely on the interest it will excite, for the command of your attention.
There is no account of any seizures having been made upon the Ohio, since that of the Mufflington flotilla, nor can it be said with certainty, that the boats under Blennerhassett and Tyler which left the neighborhood of Marietta with great precipitation, upon the first alarm given them by the government of Ohio, have not passed Cincinnati, notwithstanding the prompt and decisive measures taken by governor Tiffin to intercept them there, and completely effect their escape from that state. Mr. Graham after having given the information he had collected to the legislature of Ohio, which received him and then closed its doors, and after having witnessed the prompt and vigorous measures both legislative and executive which his disclosures produced, immediately repaired to Kentucky, the legislature of which state was in session at his arrival. He was admitted to a private meeting of that body, to which he made the same discoveries. The same measures followed, with equal zeal and dispatch. Precisely the same law passed without delay, and parties of militia were immediately ordered to Louisville, to the mouth of trade-water and the mouth of Cumberland river and Tennessee, for the purpose of stopping and detaining all boats and all persons passing downwards. The militia moved with alacrity, and the loyalty of the state became at once as manifest as it was before asserted by its Representatives here to be steady and strong. Nothing of the operations of these parties has yet reached this place.
The name of Graham being mentioned, it is requisite to give you some information about that person. He is the same who was formerly secretary of legation to Spain, and is now secretary to the territorial government of Orleans. Being accidentally in this place during the first days of November last, he received from the Executive, which had full confidence in his integrity, discretion and confidancy, private instructions, with a secret authority and credentials, to follow the footsteps of Col. Burr and his leading partisans, to notice their measures, to endeavor to discover their views, and if possible, to get full possession of their plan of operations. Such was his prudence and dexterity that he was never suspected, and overtures were even made to him by Blennerhassett and others to join them in the scheme. The result of his labors and the substance of his communication to the legislatures of Ohio and Kentucky is, that the armament was designed in the first place against New Orleans, the wealth of which was to be seized and made use of to allure adventurers from all parts for an expedition against Mexico, which Col. Burr hoped to overrun, and by the influence of the gold and silver he would acquire over the needy and the bold in the U. States, in the islands and in the country of Mexico itself, effectually to subdue and finally to convert into a kingdom for himself.
The success of the Freebooters in their repeated incursions into the wealthiest parts of the Spanish territories on either side of the Isthmus about the close of the seventeenth century was sufficient to inspire with such a design, a mind so daring, so lofty and so desperate as that of Col. Burr. He no doubt believed, that if Morgan had been such a man himself he would never have quitted Panama, but would have extended and organised his conquests and established a Wellin Dynasty in the richest country of America.
That this was his ultimate design, and was the real line to his followers, there can be no question. In order to mask the grand scheme, he assumed several lesser plans, which were perhaps altogether feigned. He held out to the partisans of Spain, that his view was to restore Louisiana to its ancient proprietors, and he had commenced a deep intrigue upon the Missouri, to alienate the people of that territory, from the U. S. of which there is proof in a deposition to me by a friend in that country, and now in my possession.
He assured the people of the Ohio river, when he did not expect to engage them in his service, that his design was to colonize the tract of country 25 miles square upon the Wabash and Red river, which had been granted by a Spanish governor to a German in the Spanish service and had been purchased, he said, by himself in partnership with others. He observed that the persons he had engaged were bound to perform military service, because war with Spain was inevitable: That he had for that reason directed them to leave behind for one year, all their female connexions, and had
prepared arms and military stores, with provisions for a length of time, in order to be ready to throw a strong auxiliary force into the field in behalf of his country, if occasion should require. He gave the most solemn assurances, of which there is a written proof in possession of a gentleman lately appointed to the Senate from Kentucky, that his scheme was viewed with the greatest suspicion by the executive government of the United States, because it resembled their favorite plan of creating a military force upon the South-western frontier, by giving a bounty in lands to able-bodied men, who would settle immediately, and engage to perform military service for so many years; which plan the legislature had not functioned. In this he used with some effect, but sacrificed forever, his former reputation for veracity, which with the world has been unimpaired till now, although it is now said, it was long ago blasted with his acquaintance.
I do not hesitate to pronounce, that his designs are completely frustrated. Should that part of his flotilla, which once escaped governor Tiffin, have continued fortunate in escaping the Kentucky militia; should the boats built upon Cumberland river, and the Tennessee, be lucky enough to form a junction with it, and the whole proceed down the Mississippi, and all this is rendered too probable by the date of events, and the discontinuance of the accounts of seizures, till their capture is certain.
By letters from New Orleans, as late as the 9th of December, which arrived yesterday, accounts are brought of the exertions of Gen. Wilkinson and Governor Claiborne, to prepare for the defence of that place, against attacks from the side of the sea, not the river.
All the gun vessels of the U. S. in that quarter, were in the river, and were advancing up it.
The regular army of the U. S. had returned again to the Mississippi, and had arrived in New Orleans.
The militia of that city were in motion.
The French inhabitants had displayed a zeal and spirit, in their loyalty, which renders them worthy of their new country.
General Wilkinson and Gov. Claiborne, had convened the merchants of New Orleans, in full assembly. The former in an animated address, after denouncing Col. Burr, exhorted them to assist him in his efforts, for the defence of their city, and solemnly swore in the enthusiastic style, peculiar to him, that if it were taken by the vessels, he would perish in the endeavor to repel the assault. The meeting adopted unanimously, some spirited and patriotic resolutions.
The governor was requested by those who would be the first sufferers by the measure, to lay an embargo immediately, which he did without hesitation.
A considerable sum was subscribed to be distributed as bounty among the sailors who would engage to serve on board the ships.
Many of the guns of the city were placed upon the merchantmen in the river, and a respectable fleet was suddenly formed to repel one which was expected from the West-Indies.
It is by no means certain that there is any ground at all for this apprehension. Col. Burr, when he made proposals to general Wilkinson to join in the scheme, assured him that the late Commodore Truxton was in Jamaica collecting a fleet to meet them at the mouth of the Mississippi. This is one of the numerous dishonorable falsehoods of that deluded man. Truxton had too much regard for his former reputation, and too much honour to engage in this affair. He communicated at once the proposals made to him, and remains still on his farm near Amboy, in Jersey. (1.)
Perhaps the falsehood may extend no farther than the name of Truxton, and some of Miranda's vessels may be expected, but more probably the whole is false.
Col. Burr, by the last accounts was still at the house of General Jackson in Tennessee, who entertained him without the smallest suspicion of his treasonable conduct. (2.)
A pilot-boat has been lately dispatched from New-York, it is conjectured to meet him some where on the coast of Florida and take him off. Information of the sailing of this boat has been forwarded to General Wilkinson. I am inclined, myself, to think that he will not go to the coast, lest he should be apprehended by the Spaniards. He cannot venture to New Orleans, for he must have learned of the arrest of his accomplices by General Wilkinson, which was to have taken place about the 12th of December, soon after which, they were to be shipped for this place. (3.)
These men on the 9th remained still ignorant that they were to be apprehended as traitors, and thought themselves safe in having separated so early from their chief, although they had acted under his authority in defending the river. I am disposed to conjecture that Col. Burr will endeavor to meet such of his boats as may have escaped some where upon the Mississippi, above General Wilkinson's advanced party, and will place himself in the centre of Baron Bastrop's grant, with the view to maintain boldly that he never had any other scheme in agitation.
Should this be his resolution, it will be extremely difficult for justice to pursue him with effect through all his wily doublings. When he has converted upon the fulfilment of his expedition, he has been so artful in blending all his different plans together, that it is not probable he has committed himself in discourses so fully as to produce his own conviction. When he has written without disguising his matter, he has always used cyphers. Unless some of his accomplices will confess, it will be doubtful how the trial may terminate.
There is no certainty yet, as to the source from which he has derived his funds. My own conjectures rest where it did from the commencement upon the late Spanish Ambassador as to the largest portion of them: upon the force of party zeal in certain characters and up in individual resentment and desire for revenge perhaps for some final aids in addition.
I have no time to make observations or I should take pleasure in expatiating upon the nature of this glorious example of rebellion, suppressed without expense of blood or treasure in strengthening the affection and confidence of the friends of our republican system and in lessening the distrust of others. (4)
NOTES.
1st. A very different account of this transaction had previously reached us. It was stated that Com. P's patriotism had taken a pretty long nap; although he had received overtures from A. B. he did not communicate these to the administration, before he had discovered that similar intimations were proceeding from other quarters. It was C. Truxton, to whom we alluded in our "Parallel drawn from antiquity."
2nd According to the last accounts A. B. had left Nashville on the 22nd of Dec. and expected some of his recruits at the mouth of Cumberland river. He could scarcely have reached Orleans, before the 15th of this month. How extremely absurd then is the report in circulation in this city, that he has seized upon N. O.!
3rd. Our readers already know that this prediction is accomplished, and at the very date assigned. Ogden, Swartwout and Bollman have been seized. The New Orleans papers do not state who were the other arrested accomplices.
4. This observation is perfectly correct. I there are more important or more fruitful in interesting remarks, than the one proposed - We shall reserve our own comments for a subsequent paper. Editor.
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
The House of Delegates, have at length agreed to the Revenue Bill, with the omission of the tax on the Virginia Bank and on the Stock of the U. S. Bank, deposited at Norfolk. - The same Bill passed the Senate, last evening, without any opposition.
The House of Delegates adopted also a resolution, declaring, that it was the right of the General Assembly to tax the capital of the Virginia Bank, or of any other Bank within the limits of the state, whenever they may deem it expedient. - This resolution was last evening submitted to the Senate, where after various amendments being proposed, the previous question was put, that is, whether "the main question should now be put;" which was decided in the negative.
The Senate have also adopted the Bill for disbarring the public guard, stationed in this city; with two or three amendments. One of these is to postpone the operation of the law until the 1st of June; it being supposed that a sufficient guard should be preserved, until the distribution of the public arms could be accomplished.
It is most probable, that the Legislature will this day adjourn its session. In our next paper, we shall lay before our readers a list of the private acts, a summary of the acts of a public nature and a statement of revenue and appropriations, &c. &c.
COMMUNICATED.
A duel took place at Natchez on the 30th Nov. last, between Major Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne and Capt. Farrar. Two shots were exchanged, the first without effect, the second proved a close one - Major Claiborne's ball entered the right side of Capt. Farrar under the arm, but for the want of powder did not penetrate the cavity - Capt. F's ball passed through the cape of Maj. Claiborne's coat and vest without doing injury.
TO HIRE.
For the present year. An excellent House SERVANT, who can be recommended for his honesty, sobriety and attention to his business. Also a BOY about thirteen accustomed to be with children and wait in the House. Enquire of the Editor, or at the Loan Office. January 22. tf.
FOR SALE.
A TENEMENT, being part of Lot No. 195 adjoining Mrs. Sarah Lester's at Rocketts; lately occupied by captain Benjamin Colver; wherein is a commodious Dwelling House, in good repair. For terms, apply to Mr. Richard Young, near the premises, or to the subscriber at Baltimore. STEPHEN COLVER. January 22. saw St. 9.
FOR SALE - OR RENT,
MY TENEMENT in Manchester, pleasantly situated on the hill, which overlooks the Falls Plantation, and containing suitable accommodations for a family. - At any time when I may be out of town, application may be made to Mr. Henry L. Biscoe. JAMES HENDERSON. January 22. oawtf.
In pursuance of a Resolution of the Common Council for the City of Richmond, passed at a called meeting thereof, on the 20th of January, 1807,
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Common Hall will proceed, at the next monthly meeting, to appoint a Captain of the Night watch for the city. N. SHEPPARD, C. C. H. January 22. 4t.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me, for the purposes therein mentioned, by Gideon Hatcher, dec'd, of the county of Goochland, bearing date the 14th day of February 1804, will be sold at public sale for ready money, on Saturday the 14th day of February next, in the county of Goochland, at the place generally known by the name of the Little Stone.
TWO very likely NEGROE MEN, one by the name of Elijah, the other by the name of Daniel. Wm. GATS. January 22. idf.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber, WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Best Imperial and Hyson Tea, Pepper, Rice and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windfar Shaving Soap, Limted and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green ground oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Window Glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails and Spike do. Barr Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Plowshares, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skillets, 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 Sheetings, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plains, Patent Cord and Thicksets, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Paste Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackarel, Nova Scotia Herrings, do. Grindstones. Also, just received from Boston, One Piano Forte, 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. PETERSON. Jan. 22. oaw3m.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Duffel, Le Drabs, Prizes, Kerseys, Beavonight, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swansdown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Doublas, Sheetings, Kermseys, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.
MCCAY & COWAN,
HAVE received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash. December 13. tf.
ANDREW JAMIESON's ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS,
Now Landing, A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far-famed excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also superfine Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and for sale, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges,) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced blue flock Lst Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell a bargain. Also - India Piece Goods - cheap. Dec. 9. tf.

On the bill providing for the punishment of certain CRIMES against the U. States.
MR. BIDWELL said that a gentleman from Virginia, whom he did now see in the House, had, on a former day, suggested that this bill was deficient and needed an additional section. He was of the same opinion. We have, he observed, a statute rendering it criminal to begin or set on foot or provide or prepare the means for a military expedition or enterprise to be carried on against any foreign prince or state, in amity with the U. States. For such an offence a punishment was provided, and some preventive means were authorized. The President, in his message, had submitted to Congress the propriety of adding one further mode of prevention, by extending the ordinary process of binding to the observance of the peace and good behavior to acts to be done out of the limits of the U. States. A recognizance to keep the peace and be of good behavior towards the U. States, was forfeited by any offence committed within the body of the U. States, but not by an act done on the high seas. A hostile enterprise of any private citizens against a nation in amity with us, endangered the peace and interest of the U. States. Among other means of preventing that evil, it would be useful, and might be necessary, to bring within the reach of a recognizance for keeping the peace and being of good behavior such acts committed without the limits of the U. States as would, if committed within our jurisdictional limits, be punishable by the statute referred to. A provision of this kind, he thought would properly make a part of this bill. He therefore moved an additional section, in the following words:
Be it enacted, That if any person, for whose keeping the peace and being of good behavior a recognizance shall hereafter be entered into, in pursuance of the laws of the U. States, shall during the term of such recognizance, without the limits of the U. States, carry on or aid in carrying on, or begin or set on foot, or provide or prepare the means for a military expedition or enterprise against any foreign prince or state at peace with the U. States, such recognizance shall thereby be forfeited.
MR. QUINCY said he did not perhaps understand the motion, but it appeared to him to extend to any recognizance that might be entered into, in the U. States. If so, it was a very extraordinary provision, and went to affect transactions hitherto considered harmless, and even on a scene so distant as Europe or the East-Indies.
MR. BIDWELL replied that his colleague had not taken a correct view of the section, which did not apply to any recognizances that might be entered into, but exclusively to those for keeping the peace and good behavior to the U. States, which recognizances would under existing laws be forfeited for any of the acts enumerated in the bill, if committed within the limits of the U. States.
MR. QUINCY. Suppose a merchant of the U. States enters into a recognizance, goes to the West-Indies, and from thence supplies either France or England, both of whom are at peace with the United States, with the means of carrying on an expedition, the one against the other; is it the meaning of the gentleman that recognizances under such circumstances should be forfeited?
MR. BIDWELL. The provision relates only to recognizances made under the U. States and to acts which if committed within the U. States would be by existing statutes indictable offences.
MR. DWIGHT said that if he understood the section properly, it was as exceptional as that already stricken out. It appeared to him to prescribe that if an individual in this country should enter into recognizance and give sureties in consequence of a certain act committed by him within the U. States, and should afterwards commit other offences out of the U. States, his recognizance shall be forfeited and the sureties become responsible. This seemed to him the most extraordinary attempt ever made in a legislative body. The courts of the U. States were authorized to require sureties to an unlimited amount. Were these sureties to expect that such recognizance should extend to the whole life of the person for whom they became bound, and to the other offences which might be committed by him out of the U. States? Who was to determine whether these acts were or were not committed? If this was the object of the section, it was one to which he hoped the committee would never give their consent.
MR. N. WILLIAMS observed that he did not feel the force of the objections made by gentlemen to the amendment under consideration. He confessed, however, that he might not understand the subject well, as he was not in his place when the amendment was proposed, and had not time to examine it as he ought, to give an opinion as to its correctness. But if there was something novel, surely there was nothing inconsistent or improper in its provisions. It seemed to him as only extending that practice which was adopted he believed in every state in the union, of binding citizens to their good behavior upon proper grounds, to cases which might arise out of the jurisdiction of the U. States. And this might be proper, in order to preserve peace with foreign nations. But some gentlemen objected to such a proceeding, on the ground that the recognizance would be general, and that it might be very difficult for a citizen to find sureties against offences not particularly specified. To which Mr. W. said it might be answered, that there is no man perhaps in society, that has not some friend or neighbor, who will be bound for his good behavior in whatever place he may be—and that if suspicion was so strong and well founded against him, as to disable him to obtain this security, the peace and welfare of the country demanded, that he should be put into a place of safety. He was somewhat surprised too, that this objection should be urged by gentlemen from Connecticut, where, it he was rightly informed (and it was detailed in the newspapers) one of its citizens was at the present time in prison for not finding sureties for his general good behavior.
MR. DAWSON observed that this had been a subject of much difficulty in the select committee that reported the bill. It seemed to be the undoubted right of a citizen of the U. States to withdraw himself from the country whenever he pleased. Under such a provision as this a man might give security for his good behavior, and afterwards join in war with a nation against a nation at war with the U. States and thereby forfeit his recognizance. There were so many objections, Mr. Dawson said, to such a provision, that he could not give it his vote.
MR. ELY said he was as willing as any gentleman to make the way of transgressors hard, provided the provisions offered for this purpose did not go to implicate innocent persons. It, however, appeared to him that the proposed
provision would be extremely dangerous. If, for instance, a man in this territory, which was subject to the laws of the U. States, should enter into recognizance for any offence in one or more sureties he may commit. If afterwards he goes into a foreign country, and there fires up an insurrection, and on that ground his bond is forfeited—his bondsmen, without expecting it, will become amenable for his conduct in this foreign country. This, he thought, ought not to be. He believed every valuable purpose of the bill would be answered without this provision.
MR. DANA said this new section proposed giving a construction to the keeping of the peace, and to make it mean something, which it never meant before, and that in all cases whatever it should have the broad meaning proposed to be given it—that a recognizance for keeping the peace of the U. States shall be forfeited for acts that neither break the peace of the U. States or violate any law of the land. The offence therein stated could not be punished under any existing statute of the U. States, inasmuch as it would not be committed within the jurisdiction of the U. States or against any law of the U. States. According to it—any man who shall go into a foreign service or accept a commission from a foreign power will violate his recognizance. It went therefore to create a new offence. Mr. D. said he was not willing to sport in this way with principles hitherto deemed sacred. If these acts are wrong, pass a statute for their punishment.
MR. BIDWELL said gentlemen objected to this provision, because the act, by which the recognizance will be forfeited, was not in the contemplation of sureties when they entered into bond. He understood that a recognizance for keeping the peace was in its nature general, and that any breach of the peace operated as a forfeiture. The commission of any crime against the U. States within the U. States would work a forfeiture, the doing of either of the acts enumerated in this bill would be a violation of the recognizance. The recognizance is general, to do nothing to violate the peace of the U. States. Mr. B. said he would admit if these acts were done out of the limits of the U. States, they could not at present be considered in legal estimation as against the peace of the U. States. If this were the case, there would be no necessity for the proposed provision. The object of the amendment was to extend to this class of acts, committed without the U. States, provisions calculated to restrain their commission, and similar to those now applicable to like offences committed within the U. States. As to the difficulty suggested of taking cognizance of offences not committed within the U. States, there could not be apprehended, be any solid objection. Was not piracy punishable under the laws of the U. States, and yet it was not committed within the jurisdiction of the U. States—it was committed on the high seas. So with regard to the class of offences which it was the object of this section to guard against, so far as they went to violate the peace of the U. States.
MR. SLOAN was of opinion that the bill would be incomplete without such a provision as that which was offered. It had been remarked that it interfered with the right of expatriation—No one was more averse to infringing this right than he was. But he did not view it in this light. He could not consider a person bound over to his good behavior in the light of a freeman at liberty to do what he pleased with himself. Without giving security he would be necessarily committed to prison and be consequently deprived of his liberty; and while under recognizance, although he gave security, he was still to be considered in the light of a culprit, amenable to law, and not possessed of the right to expatriate himself.
MR. DWIGHT said the remarks of the gentleman from New-York [Mr. Williams] did not apply to the point under consideration. Would a recognizance entered into in Connecticut be forfeited by any acts committed in New-York, in case the person recognized in the former state should remove to the latter? So, in the case of a person bound not to commit acts within the U. States, committed by him afterwards against a foreign government could not be punished in the U. States. If gentlemen wish to make offences against foreign nations punishable, let them make a statute to that effect, and declare that our citizens shall keep the peace, not only in the U. States, but also with regard to foreign nations. But, it had been alleged that the offence, to be provided against, was a moral offence. Were they therefore to punish it? As yet the moral law was not enacted under the constitution.
MR. N. WILLIAMS said he agreed with the honorable gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Dwight) that according to existing laws in the state which he in part represented, a citizen can be bound to his good behaviour or to keep the peace, in the state only. And he acknowledged, that although by the laws of the U. States there is no power at present vested in the courts or magistrates, to regulate in the manner proposed, the conduct of its citizens out of its jurisdiction; yet no one would deny that laws might be enacted to restrain them by proper obligations, from attempting injuries to foreign nations, as well as from violations of the internal peace of this country. And if he understood right the proposed amendment, its object is to prevent our citizens from committing hostile acts against countries with which we are at peace. But gentlemen say, such offences are not punishable by our laws. Suppose it is so. And is it not better, if possible, to restrain offences, than to punish them, after the evils arising from them are already experienced? Mr. W. thought it was. If there was no law to punish, let there be one to prevent these offences.
MR. DANA said the right of the government to prevent any thing they could not punish was not admitted, nor was it admissible, as the one right was founded on the other. The objection to this section was this—that it undertook by a legislative construction to give a meaning to words contrary to that which they otherwise possessed—to expose a man to a forfeiture of his recognizance for acts not in themselves punishable. This was assuredly preposterous—the acts provided for by the amendment were no offences. The sureties given were only for the prevention of offences which were subjected to punishment. So long as there was no law punishing acts committed out of the limits of the U. States, such a provision would be preposterous. Make such a law first and let the punishment come afterwards.
MR. BUAWELL thought the amendment a very proper one, and that the right of making it would not be questioned. As to its affecting the right of the citizen to expatriate himself, it would be found by the decision in the case of Jonathan Williams that that right, as far as a judicial determination went, did not exist. If gentlemen were of this opinion, they could have no objection to the proposed section. Mr. B. however said that he had always been of opinion that every citizen had a right to expatriate himself, and to enter into the service of any other nation; and in the state he had the honor of representing a mode had been provided for the exercise of this right.
No person doubted the concurrent jurisdiction of the U. States on the high seas, and that
they possessed the right to prohibit offences committed out of the U. States was evident from the law passed at the last session prohibiting all commercial intercourse with certain parts of St. Domingo. Whence did Congress derive this power, if the principles contended for by the gentleman from Connecticut were correct? Again—had they not a right to prohibit the slave trade, even if carried on by citizens of the U. States with foreign nations. This was not within the jurisdiction of the U. States and yet no man doubted the right of the government either to regulate or interdict the traffic. The U. States therefore clearly possessed a control over their citizens wherever found, and a right to restrain them from any acts which can commit its peace, until they shall announce their expatriation; & this right extended to the punishment of certain offences committed out of their jurisdiction as well as within it. Observe the provisions of the treaty of 1795. It declares that whoever shall commit forgery or murder shall be delivered to the government demanding him. Whence do the government derive the power of demanding and punishing such an offender, if they do not possess the power of punishing offences committed by their citizens in foreign countries?
MR. B. said this seemed to him to be one of the plainest cases imaginable, about which there could be no difficulty. It was perfectly correct that, if any citizen were suspected of a design to disturb the peace of the U. States, either within or without our limits, there should exist a power to restrain such projects. The preparation and means of attack might be made or collected out of the U. States, and it was indispensably necessary, in order to preserve the peace of the country and to discharge the duties devolved on us as a neutral nation, to have the power of restraining offences committed out of the United States.
MR. DANA said he subscribed to the correctness of the general principle laid down by the gentleman from Virginia. It was perfectly clear that within our territorial limits we had a jurisdiction over all our citizens; that on the high seas we had likewise a jurisdiction over all our citizens; and in our public vessels over all persons on board; also that our jurisdiction extended to our merchant vessels on the high seas, and extended in a certain degree to foreign countries. This was all too plain to be controverted. No part of his argument had rested on this ground. All that he had said was that there was no law in existence that prohibited the acts alluded to in the amendment. If it is necessary to repress such acts, make a law to punish them, and then bind your citizens in a recognizance to prevent their commission.
MR. BURWELL said he would only reply to the gentleman from Connecticut by stating, that if he and the gentlemen opposed to the amendment, would suffer it to pass, these acts would thereby become offences.
The question was then put, and the amendment carried—Ayes 53—Noes 48.
NOTICE That in virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by Meriwether Jones, Esq. for the purpose of securing two several sums of money, therein mentioned, and which is due to Thomas Wilson, of the City of Richmond, on the 10th day of January next, the said Wilson, at the expiration of the present month, except to the extent of the said sums, to be paid by the said Jones, to the said Wilson, for ready money.
THAT beautiful seat, called Mansfield, near the city of Richmond, and on which the said Jones resided, containing five acres and twenty-nine poles or so much thereof, as may be sufficient to pay and satisfy the sum of 1250 dollars, with interest thereon, from the first day of the present month, and the costs and charges of the sale.
Mansfield is now in neat and complete repair, and well included.
The sale will commence on the premises at 12 o'clock.
BENNETT TAYLOR, } Trustees. BENJ. SHEPPARD, } In consequence of the badness of the weather, the sale as above intended is postponed until Friday the 30th instant, when the same will certainly take place at the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond.
B. TAYLOR, B. SHEPPARD. January 30, 1807. idf.
TO RENT, FOR one or more years, and possession given the first of May next. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Messrs. William and James Morgan. The said house is an excellent stand for a store and capable of accommodating a genteel family; for terms apply to the subscriber living in Amherst county, near New-Glasgow. Thomas M. Cock of Lynchburg, or Mr. Daniel Warwick of Richmond.
LINDSEY COLEMAN. Jan. 20. (sm.)
ON CONSIGNMENT. 74 hogsheads Liverpool salt. 12 hogsheads molasses. AND 50 barrels Nova-Scotia potatoes which are generally thought superior to the imported Irish potatoe—for sale by JOHN SOUTHGATE. Jan. 19th (if)
JAMES RIVER COMPANY. WILL BE RENTED, to the highest bidder, until the 31st Dec. 1808, on the premises, on Monday the 19th instant, at 12 o'clock, all that part of LOT, No. 426, which is occupied by Mr. Orris Paine as a Coal Yard, lying on the margin of the Basin, and belonging to the James River Company. The rent to be paid on the 30th June and 31st December in each year.
ROBERT POLLARD. January 13. taw tf.
JAMES RIVER COMPANY. Proposals will be received until the 25th this month, for supplying about 30 hands with meal, in the service of the James River Company, until the 31st of December next, to be delivered at such times and in such quantities as may be required. Payments therefor will be made quarterly.
ROBERT POLLARD. January 13. taw tf.
BELL TAVERN!!! THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leah, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. he flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction.
ROBERT MC TYRE. N. B. A Wagon and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good flock—For sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec. 2. tf.
REMOVAL. THE Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Wirt and Bullock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran.
THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 30, 1806. sp d.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by Mr. John Penderdson, deceased, to secure a debt therein mentioned, due to the estate of William Dandridge, deceased. I shall proceed to sell on the premises, upon the 26th day of the present month,
FOUR hundred acres of LAND, lying within the fork of the river road and the three chopped roads near Wetham, and in the county of Henrico.
By consent of the executor of the said Dandridge, the terms of the sale will be as follows viz: One third payable in one year, one third in two years, and the residue in three years, the whole to carry interest from the date of the sale. The interest to be paid half yearly—and in case of failure to pay the interest punctually at the end of each half year, the principal to become due and payable on demand. The purchaser to execute a deed of trust on the property and to execute a bond with one approved security.
By virtue of the same deed of trust and with the like consent, I shall on the 30th day of the present month, offer for sale at public auction at the door of the Eagle-Tavern, fifteen likely slaves consisting of men, women and children, or so many thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy and pay any residue of the aforesaid debt, interest and the expenses accruing under the trust, which the Land aforesaid may not be sufficient to discharge. On the sales of slaves a credit of one year from the date of the sale will be given. The purchaser paying interest half yearly, and giving bond with two approved securities.
JOHN ADAMS, Trustee. Jan. 3.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust, executed by John Penderdson, to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt to John A. Chevalier, therein mentioned, and the expenses of the trust.
Will be sold on the premises, on the 26th of this month, one hundred and fifty acres of WOOD LAND, including a Saw-Mill lately erected, situated between the Three Notched and River Roads, on Wetham creek, in Henrico county, about 4 or five miles above Richmond. By permission of Mr. Chevalier, a credit of twelve months will be given on one half of the purchase money, and eighteen months on the balance. Bond with personal security, to be approved by Mr. Chevalier, to bear interest from the day of sale, and a deed of trust to insure punctuality in the payments will be required of the purchaser.
J. HOPKINS, Trustee. January 5.
In pursuance of authority given me by the heirs of John Penderdson, deceased, by their deed bearing date the second day of January, 1807, to sell the property mentioned in a Deed of Trust, executed by John Penderdson, in his lifetime, to Thomas Norvell and John Fox, to secure the payment of a debt, therein mentioned, to Pickett, Pollard and Johnson, which becomes due the first day of April next.
I shall offer for sale, on the 26th of this month, on the premises, to the highest bidder, one thousand acres of LAND, lying on the north side of the Three Notched road, about four miles above Richmond. The terms of sale are, one half of the purchase money on the first day of January 1808, and the balance on the first day of January 1809, on personal security, to be approved by Pickett, Pollard and Johnson, and a deed of trust on the land, to insure punctuality in the payments, the purchase money carrying interest from the first day of April next. The land will be laid off into lots of one hundred acres, in order to render it convenient to persons inclined to purchase a less quantity than the whole tract. A considerable part of this is wood land, and will no doubt suit persons residing in town, who like to have farms convenient thereto. A plat of the land will be shown on the day of sale, with a description of each lot. The Turnpike established from Richmond to the Deep run Coal pits runs through a part of this land.
On the 29th of the same month, on the premises, the Brick House in Richmond, and one half of lot No. 631, being the house between the one now occupied by Mr. James H. Lynch and Mr. Orris Paine's house, occupied by Mr. Eisenard. This property will be sold on credits of 3, 6 and 9 months, the purchaser giving the same sort of security as is required on the land, and the purchase money to carry interest from the same time; and on the same day, will also be sold on the premises, the lot No. 631, on which there is a Wood House partly finished, and just above the one above described. A credit of three months will be allowed on about 520 dollars, of the purchase money—six months on about 525 dollars and nine months for the balance, the whole bearing interest from the day of sale. Bonds with security, to be approved by Pickett, Pollard and Johnson will be required on the two first payments, and a bond with security to be approved by Pickett, Pollard and Johnson will be required on the last payment, and a deed of trust as on the other property.
Will also be sold in pursuance of the same authority, at the Eagle-Tavern in Richmond, on the 30th of the same month, twenty likely slaves, consisting of men, women and children, among these are some very likely young men and women, some of whom are said to be capable of making valuable house servants, as also some elderly women said to be pretty well acquainted with house servants, with house business, washing, cooking, &c. A credit till the first of October next, will be given on these sales the purchasers giving notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with indorsers to be approved by Pickett, Pollard and Johnson. The purchase money to bear interest from the first of April next, which interest is to be added to the principal, and included in the notes.
GEO. PICKETT, Commissioner. January 5.
Will be sold at the Eagle-Tavern, in Richmond, on the day mentioned in the above advertisement, for the sale there, such of the slaves of John Penderdson, deceased, as are not sold under the deed of trust alluded to in that advertisement, or any deed of trust by which they are conveyed. These slaves are generally of the description mentioned above, and will be sold on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the day of sale.
Will also be sold on the day the land mentioned in the above advertisement is sold, at the plantation of the said John Penderdson, deceased, a small flock of Cattle, six Mules, a Wagon and sundry Plantation Utensils, and such Plank and Scantling belonging to the estate, as may remain unsold. A credit of twelve months will be given for all sums above ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the day of sale.
GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHAS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. } Adm'rs. January 5, 1807.
N. B. The sale of the above Land will commence at the Mill on Wetham creek.
JAMES STRATTEN.
Taylor and Babbitt Makers, from PHILADELPHIA, BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and assiduity to business, to derive a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to customers; and for neat workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner.
JAMES STRATTEN. N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logan. Oct. 17. Sawtf.
TO BE SOLD OR RENTED, A CONVENIENT Dwelling HOUSE, on the Capital square, adjoining the tenement of Mr. Edmund Randolph. Possession may be delivered immediately—Enquire of the printer. January 4. Sawtf.
JOHN ALCOCK.
INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Prather and Norvell's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles:—
LONDON Spring, Pannel and Hand-Saws, Cast-steel and German do. Casteel Files of every description, Till Locks, Bafs and Iron, Wood Screws of every size, 3d. 4d. & 6d. wrought Sprigs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 3d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brafs Nails, Straining & Girt Webb, Plated Bridle Bits assorted, Do. stirrup Irons do. Brafs mounted reel blade Squares, Brafs and Iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description.
Also an assortment of DRY GOODS.
Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, Bennet's Velvets and Patent Cord, Mouselier Stuffs, Fashionable Silk Hose, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Coarse Linens and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK,
carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William Alt's, Esq. and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of anything in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Ware-Room with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my house, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. tf.
JOHN ELLIS.
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the TENEMENT on which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—containing 3 acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, two Stores, Brick Office, Coach-House, Barn and Stable. All these buildings are well finished and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish. January 6. tf.
TO RENT,
FOR three or five years, THAT valuable TAN-YARD, of the late Mr. Jacob Buckins, and now occupied by the subscriber, situated on the Main-Street of this city; between the capitol and basin of the canal; its conveniences are superior to any other in this place.
A large Curring-Shop, Cellar and drying loft, a spacious Bark-House, two Bark Mills and Houses, a Beam House & every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins.
Also, on the same Tenement, a convenient Dwelling House, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable and Garden. The renter may be accommodated, with about one hundred cords of excellent Spanish and Blackloc Bark, now in the Bark-house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received in all this and next month; and if not disposed of, within this time, it will be offered at public auction on the premises the 15th of March next.
Bond with approved security will be required and possession given on the first of April next, of the bark-house, bark mills, beam house, lines, pools, bats, handlers and part of the vats. And the dwelling-house and residue of the tenement on the first of May next.
The reason assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the ill state of health of the subscriber, to pay that attention the business requires.
MARCUS ELCAN. taw 15m.
THE SUBSCRIBER wishes to associate with himself in his professional pursuits, a gentleman well qualified to teach the Latin and French languages and Mathematics. The pecuniary compensation will be liberal, and, there are peculiar circumstances, which will render the situation singularly eligible and attractive to a person of studious habits, and all attached to the business of education. Any application from a person possessing the qualifications previously mentioned, addressed to the subscriber in Milton, Albemarle, will be immediately attended to.
JAMES OGILVIE. January 15. tf.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliat & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of—
THOS. NORVELL. Jan. 15. tf.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia District, between Plinnea Bond, attorneys for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants:—
THREE valuable PLANTATIONS in the counties of Pittsylvania and Bedford, upon Staunton and Pigg rivers, stated in the deed of trust in the proceedings mentioned, to contain three thousand acres, more or less, but supposed to be considerably more extensive, comprehending all the Lands that on the 5th day of June 1795 belonged or appertained to the three plantations known by the name of the Mountain plantation, mouth of Pigg River plantation, and the Frying Pan plantation. A more particular description of which will be given on the day of sale. The sale will take place at the Eagle-Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 24th day of February next.
Also at the Oxford from Works in the county of Campbell, on Tuesday the third day of March next, will be sold under the said decree, upon the same terms, a number of very valuable SLAVES.
BENJ. MOSBY, D. A. for JO. SCOTT, M. V. D. Jan. 8. apdf.
EDUCATION.
JAMES OGILVIE, will continue during the ensuing year, in the village of Milton, Albemarle, to prosecute with his pupils the course of Education, they have commenced, and is desirous to receive ten or fifteen more, provided they can be associated with the classes, of which, at this time his school is composed. The senior class is engaged in the study of Geometry, Natural Philosophy, History and Metaphysics. The second class will devote their attention to the Latin and French Languages, Euclid's Elements, and the philosophy of Rhetoric. The junior class will continue to study the Latin Language, Geography, Arithmetic and English Grammar. Exercises in Criticism, Composition and Elocution constitute essential parts of the course of instruction he purs