The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-12-20 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 68.]
RICHMOND, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
JOHNSON & REAT,
JEWELLERS & SILVER-SMITHS,
Have for sale at their store three doors below Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, and a few doors above the Bell Tavern, the following articles, viz: PLATED Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, and Milk Pots, Tea Urns, Caster Stands, Candle Sticks, Desert Dishes, Salt Stands, Table Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Goblets, Bread Baskets, Decanter Stands, and plated handled Knives and Forks.
Silver, Table, Desert, Tea, Soup, Toddy, Sauce, Mustard, and Salt Spoons; Silver Milk Pots, Tumblers, Sugar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Pincushion Rings and Chains, Scissor Chains, Cloak Clasps, Hooks and Eyes, Netting Needles, Tooth and Ear Picks, Bodkins, Pencil Cases, Thimbles, Shell Snuff Boxes silver mounted; Fruit and Penknives.
Tortoiseshell Combs ornamented with gold of every size and description from 15 dols. to 50 cents, Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of various patterns, elegant Pebble Seals, Paste and Gold Earhooks of different sizes and patterns, Miniature Settings of various sizes, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Jet and Coral coloured gold mounted Necklaces, Jet and Garnet Necklaces plain and near, Gold Neck Clasps, Enamelled Fancy and Mourning Bracelets; Gold, Cohoon, and Silver Sleeve Buttons; Gold Studs for the Sleeve and Collar; Plain, Stone, Heart, Dog Collar, Topaz, Pearl, Cornelian and Mourning Rings, and Breast Pins of almost every description, all of which with an additional supply that they expect very soon, they offer upon the most moderate terms. They will also furnish any article in the plate line upon the shortest notice.
N. B. The highest price given for old gold and silver. December 2.
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.
PICKLING VINEGAR.
Of superior quality, made from two years old cider—For sale by
WILLIAM HART,
Opposite the State House.
ALSO—
SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 Barrels cut HERRINGS, BROWN SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 19.
ENOCH SULLIVAN,
AT his Jewellery Store, nearly opposite the Eagle, Complete assortment of Gold, Gilt, Silver, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Urns, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rims and Casters and bottle Sliders.
Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, elastic Garters, Silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chessmen and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doers and Shuttle Coeks, fatin woof Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suppers, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemens and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, Sword Knots, Belts, Sashes, Epaulettes, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Fifes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Hammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, boot Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horse Phlemons, &c. Razors and razor Strops, shaving Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windsor hair Soap, Powder, Bags, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Essences, Reaves's Colors, tambore Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Lead and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Racers, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, Spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candlesticks and Snuffers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps for Halls, tooth combs, Cloths, hearth, floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to patterns or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. Nov. 7.
E. SULLIVAN. tf.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD,
For apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three weeks 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. Nov. 14.
WM. LONG. tf.
FOR SALE,
TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS, well acquainted with house business.—For terms, see, enquiry of the Printer. Sept. 12.
(tf.)
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where
I now reside, and possession given in time. April 11.
J. PENN. tf.
JUST RECEIVED,
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Mouleux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Laffitte, Mufcat of Frontignac, Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweetmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (2w6m)
UNION TAVERN.
The Subscriber is prepared to furnish genteel accommodations for twenty members of Assembly. PETER MOSELEY. October 28. tf.
FOR SALE,
A YOUNG and Active House SERVANT Enquire at this Office. 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. Proffer & Moncure—among which are the following articles:
BROWN SUGAR of superior quality, Dittos second ditto. Beet Green Coffee, Picked Salmon, Salt in Sacks, Molasses and Treacle, Scotch Barley, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Fresh Mufcatel Raisins & Currants, Soft Shelled Almonds, Copperas, Saltpetre, English F.F. Gunpowder, Patent Shot, well assorted, Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Best Spanish Segars, Caldwell, Fraiture & Co's Superfine Chocolate, New-York Candles and Soap, Spermacetti Candles, Bar Iron, German, Crawley's & Bistered Steel, Antigua & Jamaica Rum, Very Old Antigua Rum, Holland Gin, Cogniac Brandy, of very superior quality, Race Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves & Cinnamon, Fresh London Mustard, in small boxes, Best Florent Indigo and Fig Blue, of superior quality, in boxes of 20 lbs. each. Fresh Capers, Oil, &c. Fresh Gunpowder, Tea in Caddies, Dittos by the lb. Young Hyson do. of the first quality, N. England & Bullock's Chees. 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, TARTON SAUNDERS. November 22. tf.
LAND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
In Northumberland County, Eight hundred acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; Good Farming Land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat & tobacco; on this tract, which lies on Yeocomico a branch of Potomac River, there is a large Brick Dwelling-House, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters equal to any in Virginia, fish and wild fowl in abundance, and a remarkable healthy situation. About 200 acres wood Land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Eustace, near Elkins Church. In Caroline County, Twenty-seven hundred acres, being part of what is called Bromley Chase. In Spottsylvania County, One hundred acres wood Land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Schoeler, also the middle Tenement in the Brick Buildings in the Town of Fredericksburg. In Culpeper County, Nine hundred & sixty acres, adjoining Landon Carter, Esq's farm on Rappahannock River, at Normans Ford, eight hundred and sixteen acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, Esq. and Col. M. Green, two thirds of this Tract is in wood, & the whole of equal quality to any high Land in the country, also about eleven hundred acres in the Little Fork laid out and rented in small farm. And in Albemarle County, That elegant and well known place called Blenheim, containing by a late survey two thousand nine hundred acres, which will be sold altogether or divided into Lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property, will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or in country produce on giving deeds, and for the balance, long credits will be given the payment being secured on the property. COLIN & JAMES ROSS. Fredericksburg, Dec. 9. sw.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from my stable in Richmond, on the 24th of November, one HORSE, one dark bay, nine years old, long tail and hanging mane, two hind feet white, and not shod: The other a bright bay, upwards of fifteen hands, rough shod and a few white hairs in his flanks. I will give the above reward on their being delivered to me in Richmond, if strayed; if stolen, fifty dollars, on conviction of the thief, so that they may be brought to justice. WILLIAM HALYARD. Dec. 5. eptl.
WILL BE SOLD,
Agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, dec'd. at Curles, in Henrico County, on Tuesday the 6th of January next, all the personal estate of said decedent, consisting of—
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, about 250 barrels of Corn, 200 barrels of Wheat, and forage of all descriptions. About four thousand weight of fine Pork, Stock of all kinds, among which is a fine brood Mare, and several likely well broke Mules. And on the Thursday following at Varina, about 300 barrels of Corn, 600 barrels of Wheat, forage, &c. as above added to which are some excellent Sheep. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers on all sums above ten dollars; bond and approved security will be required with interest from the date, which shall be remitted upon punctual payment. WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Ex'r. Dec. 11. 1aw3w.
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 Mason'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. August 22. (tf.)
THE subscriber, having disposed of his Apothecary
business, requests that all persons indebted to him, will call and settle their accounts. November 21. D. WILSON. (ref.)
JAMES STRATTEN,
Taylor and Habit Maker, 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 deserve 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 Logans. Oct. 17. 2awtf.
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 these indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 23, 1806. tf.
A GREAT Bargain offered in 785 acres of
LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one & 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. Walkerton, September 26. tf.
General Assembly of Virginia.
Extracts from the Journals of the House of Delegates. Wednesday Dec. 10, 1806.
Mr. Semple from the committee appointed on the part of this house to examine the treasurer's accounts, made the following report: The committee having according to order, examined the accounts of the treasurer, from the 1st day of October, 1805, to the 30th day of September, 1806, inclusive, find that, at the last settlement of his accounts, on the 30th day of September, 1805, there remained in the treasury a balance of one hundred and twenty-eight thousand seven hundred dollars and forty cents—since which time, the treasurer has received on public account, the following sums, viz:
 Of the revenue tax of 1783 205 57  1784 462 64  1792 18 40  1796 427 62  1799 686 05  1800 2,365 24  1801 1,404 65  1802 723 99  1803 1,518 32  1804 79,669 97  1805 172,927 49  1806 465 35  On account of the purchase of unappropriated land 499 67  Clerks 14,616 48  Inspectors of tobacco 22,337 84  From sundry persons for the redemption of their land returned for the non-payment of the taxes 1,632 61  From sundry persons on divers accounts, including $250 dollars, for the dividend on the state shares in the James river company 13,250 98  Militia fines 1,504 86  Register of the land office 1,499 88  Composition on surveys 8 89  Certificate tax 108 44  Bank of Virginia 7,047 32 
Making in the whole with the balance remaining on hand on the 30th of September, 1805, the sum of Dollars. 451,932 66 The committee further find, that the treasurer in the period aforesaid, hath disbursed and admitted in discount the sum of dollars. 329,469 04, as will particularly appear by statement A referred to; leaving on the 30th of September, 1806, a balance in favor of the treasury, of dollars. 122,463 62; of which sum it appears by the certificate of Alexander McRae and William Aylett, esqrs. members of the privy council, there were dollars. 121,763 62 actually in the treasury, on the 30th day of September, 1806; to which certificate your committee beg leave to refer. Your committee further states, that on examining the receipts at the treasury, and comparing them with the books of the treasurer, they found that by mistake, the sum of dollars. 1200 received of Isaac Salle, sheriff of Chesterfield, on the first of September last, was erroneously extended dollars. 500, on the books of the treasurer; which will account for the difference between the sum certified as aforesaid to have been in the treasury, on the 30th of September last, and the balance above stated to be due. And your committee beg leave also to state, that the sum of 700 dollars, has been added to the receipts of the taxes of 1805, by the treasurer in his books, and in his account, which is now also referred to by your committee. And your committee having compared the warrants, and the receipts in the treasurer's office, with the entries in his books, and having found them to correspond with the different entries (the error aforesaid being corrected) have destroyed them. And the committee having also examined the register of public debts, since the last settlement of the treasurer's accounts, find, that the treasurer has renewed certificates thereof, from No. 327 to No. 445, inclusive, and find the interest thereon to be correctly calculated; the original, of which they have destroyed. Disbursements and Discounts made at the Treasury, between the First day of October, 1805, and the 30th Day of September, 1806, inclusive.
Expenses of the General Assembly,
Expenses of District, County and Corporation Courts in trying criminals, 31,223 72
Expenses of guards incurred in the
District, County and Corporati-
on Jails, 2,454 07
Salaries to the Officers of Government, 57,727 00
Salaries to the Officers of Militia, Interest on the Public Debt, 6,780 80
Warrants to Commissioners of the Revenue, 12,534 00
Warrants upon the Contingent Fund, 14,723 87
For completing the manufacture
of arms, 9,571 57
Expenses of carrying on the manu-
factory of arms, including officers' salaries, 50,336 85
Slaves executed and transported, 5,326 65
Expences of the Richmond Public Guard, 18,419 96
Warrants to Pensioners, 3,285 10
For completing the Penitentiary, 1,560 40
For completing the Foundry and Boring Mill, 914 21
Expenses of removing criminals to the Penitentiary and charges of their confinement, including officers' salaries, 8,836 35
Warrants not specially provided for Expenses of Public Warehouses and Warehouse on the Canal, 2,734 36
Public services of District Court Clerks, 2,587 55
Warrants in favor of the surveyor of James river, 756 63
Expenses of the Lunatic Hospital, 6,000 00
Payments on account of shares in the Upper Appomattox canal company, 1,250 00
For opening a road in the county of Kanawha, 2,065 00
Expenses of the elections of State Senators and Representatives to Congress, 336 27
Expenses of repairing a house for the residence of the Governor, 999 99
Payments under special acts of session of 1804, including the second instalment of the state shares in the Bank of Virginia, due the 1st of January, 1806, 23,450 71
Warrants upon the fund arising from militia fines, 414 75
Certificates discounted, 839 58
Dollars, 329,469 04
In Council, September 20th, 1806.
It is advised that Mr. McRae and Mr. Aylett be appointed a committee to count the money in the treasury on the 1st of October next. Extract from the minutes, DANIEL L. HYLTON, Clk. Cl.
The treasurer being enjoined to close the accounts of his office on the 30th day of September annually—We the undersigned, thereto appointed by the executive, (as appears by the foregoing copy of their order) repaired to the treasury on the morning of the first of Oct. in order to ascertain the amount of money and other facilities in the treasury, received on public account, and constituting the balance due therefrom on the 30th day of September, 1806.
Upon examination, we find the balance actually on hand to be one hundred and twenty one thousand seven hundred sixty three dollars and sixty two cents, which has been deposited by the treasurer in the Bank of Virginia. ALEXANDER MCRAE. WILLIAM AYLETT.
On account of the purchase of unappropriated land 499 67
Clerks 14,616 48
Inspectors of tobacco 22,337 84
From sundry persons for the redemption of their land returned for the non-payment of the taxes 1,632 61
From sundry persons on divers accounts, including $250 dollars, on account of the dividend on the state shares in the James river company 13,250 98
Militia fines 1,504 86
Register of the land office 1,499 88
Composition on surveys 8 89
Certificate tax 108 44
Bank of Virginia 7,047 32
Dollars. 451,932 66
By disbursements and discounts from the first day of October 1805, to the 30th day of September 1806, both inclusive, as appears by the receipts, (the corresponding vouchers examined and destroyed by the committee) 329,469 04
By balance due from the treasury on the 30th day of September 1806, 122,463 62
Dollars. 451,932 66
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer. 1st of October, 1806. Errors excepted.
On motion, Ordered, that the said report, with the accompanying documents, be laid upon the table. The order of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth, being read; Ordered, that the same be put off till to-morrow. And then the house adjourned till to-morrow 12 o'clock.
Thursday Dec. 11th, 1806.
An engrossed bill, "For dividing the county of Amherst," was read a third time. Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "For dividing the county of Amherst."
On the motion of Mr. Gaines, seconded by Mr. Mule, ordered that the ayes and noes on the passage of the said bill be inserted in the journal; Ayes 101 Noes 55.
An engrossed bill, "Concerning the attendance of witnesses in the inferior courts," was read a third time, and a blank therein filled up;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "Concerning the attendance of witnesses in the inferior courts."
Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) from the committee on propositions and grievances, reported.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Harrison, praying that a law may pass for a division of their said county, is reasonable.
The resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them the words "be rejected;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.
On the motion of Mr. Prunty, seconded by Mr. Jones (of Hanover)
Ordered, That the ayes and noes on the said question be inserted in the journal.—Ayes 103—Noes 38.
The question being then put on the resolution as amended, it was agreed to by the house.
Mr. Smyth (of Wythe) from the committee for courts of justice, made the following report:
The committee for courts of justice have according to order, had under their consideration the petition of Nathaniel Hart, to them referred, and have agreed upon a report and come to a resolution thereupon, as follows:
It appears to your committee from the affidavit of sundry persons produced to them, that since the marriage of the petitioner with his wife Elizabeth, she hath committed the crime of adultery. It also appears to your committee from the affidavit of another person, that the said Elizabeth acknowledged that she had been guilty of the said crime, and shewed considerable concern therefor

times, for defraying expenses on criminal prosecutions, were liquidated at the auditor's office on the 12th of January, 1788, and warrants issued for the same; and that the said warrants had been presented at the treasurer's office, and payment demanded; but there being no appropriation for the same, could not be satisfied; and praying the legislature to make appropriation to meet the amount of the said warrants, with interest from the time of liquidation, is reasonable.
5. Resolved , also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Vaughan, stating that he was deputy sheriff of Goochland, and in the month of February, 1805, was directed by warrant, to carry John Markham to the lunatic hospital in Williamsburg; but was supposed to be of sound mind by the directors, and was not received; in consequence of which neither the guard nor himself have been paid, there being no law providing for such cases; and praying that the legislature would compensate the guard and himself as they may deem just, is reasonable.
Ordered , That bills be brought in pursuant to each of the said resolutions; and that the committee of Claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Saturday, Dec. 18. The following bills were severally read a third time and passed, viz.
A bill, "Establishing several inspections of tobacco."
A bill, "For removing the district court from the Sweet Springs in the county of Monroe, to the town of Lewisburg in the county of Greenbrier."
A bill, "For adding part of the county of Russell to the county of Tazewell."
A bill, "For the appointment of other trustees of Abingdon academy and for other purposes."
A bill, "To prevent obstructions to the passage of fish in the river Staunton."
A bill, "Granting to Alexander Burton the duplicate of a lost certificate."
A bill, "To amend the law of descents," were severally read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
The house according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on a bill, "To amend the act, entitled, an act to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace;" and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) reported, that the committee had, according to order had said bill under consideration and had made several amendments thereto, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, agreed to by the house, and the bill, with the amendments, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Europe.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 11.
Continuation of translations from Dutch papers received by the ship Eugenia, Capt. Baden, from Amsterdam.
PARIS, October 21.
First Bulletin of the Grand Army, dated Bamberg, October 8.
The peace concluded with Russia on the 20th July, and the pending negotiations with Great Britain, which had nearly attained maturity, occasioned uneasiness at the court of Berlin. The uncertain, but always increasing reports, and the fact of all the powers, after being alternately betrayed by that cabinet, having reason to complain of it—occasioned it to give credit to some rumors , which asserted that one of the secret articles of the treaty with Russia, stipulated that Poland should be given to the Grand Duke Constantine, with the title and dignity of a king—Silesia to be given to Austria, for her share of Poland—and lastly Hanover to England. In a word, the court of Berlin firmly believed that these three powers had projected a plan, in conjunction with France, from which great danger would be likely to result to the crown of Prussia.
The complaints of France of the conduct of Prussia, took their origin at a very early period. First of all, Prussia took arms with a view of besetting her by intense commotions. Then she hurried to the field, at the moment the Duke of York effected his landing in Holland;—and, during the events of last war, though she had no reasons of complaint against France, she prepared for war, and signed the notorious treaty at Potsdam, which was afterwards done away by the treaty of Vienna.
Russia had to complain of her. That power cannot possibly fulfil the former nor forget the treaty of Vienna. The grievances given by Prussia to the emperor of Austria, and to the Germanic body—more numerous than the former—have always been well known. She was always quarrelling with the congregation of the empire. When the German empire was engaged in any war, Prussia was at peace with her enemies. Never did she fulfil her engagements with Austria, and she continually strove to irritate the other powers to war, in order, at the conclusion of peace, to reap the fruits of her ingenuity and of their victories.
Those who might be disposed to derive such extensive speculation from the moral weakness in the character of the Prussian Monarch, would find themselves greatly deceived. For the last 25 years, the court of Berlin has been on the stage on which the quarrels of party spirit have been decided by alternate victories. One party is disposed for peace, and the other for war. The least political event, and the most trifling interfering occurrence holds out advantages to one of them; and amidst these explosions of contending passions—in this labyrinth of court intrigues, the king irresolutely hesitates to and fro, without ever ceasing to be an honest man.
On the 11th Aug. a courier arrived at Berlin from the Marquis of Lucchesini, and brought the most positive accounts and assurances of Russia and France having agreed to restore the kingdom of Poland in conformity to the treaty of the 20th July, and of taking Silesia from Prussia. The supporters of war became instantly inflamed—they overpowered the feelings of the king—forty couriers were sent off in a single night—and they hastened to arms!
The news of this sudden explosion reached Paris on the 30th day of the same month. Every one pitied an ally who was so cruelly misguided. The necessary explanations were immediately given, as well as the most positive assurance; and, as an error was evidently the only motive for the armaments of Prussia, it was hoped that, on mature deliberation, such madness would be terminated.
In the mean time the treaty signed at Paris was not ratified; and succeeding accounts of all descriptions, soon convinced Prussia, that the Marquis of Lucchesini had collected his information in the most suspicious circles of the capital, and amongst intriguers, with whom he was usually associated. In consequence of this he was recalled; and his place was supplied by Baron Knobelsdorff a man of an honest, open and unimpeachable moral character.
This ambassador soon repaired to Paris, and was the bearer of a letter from the king of Prussia, dated August 22.
This letter was filled with expressions of an obliging nature; and we answered by our emperor in a most candid and satisfactory manner. The day after the departure of the courier with this answer, information was received, that some songs of an offensive nature against France, had been sung on the stage at Berlin—that, immediately after the departure of Baron Knobelsdorff, the preparations for war were doubled—and that, in spite of all who were endowed with calmness, the war party, breathing discord from all quarters, exerted themselves so successfully, that the king became incapable of resisting their influence.
After that it was conceived at Paris, that the peaceable party, being also influenced by fictitious reports and disturbed by false alarms, had lost every advantage—while the war party, benefiting by the error which had misguided their adversaries, became guilty of numerous provocations, and reiterated insults; and that affairs had assumed such an alarming appearance, as left no other alternative but war.
The emperor then saw that the force of circumstances was such, as compelled him to take up arms against his ally. He therefore ordered preparations to be made.
In the mean time affairs were conducted with the greatest celerity at Berlin.—The Prussian troops invaded Saxony, advanced as far as the frontiers of the Confederacy of the Rhine, and insulted the advanced posts.
On the 7th, at Bamberg, his majesty the emperor received a courier from prince Benvenuto, at Mentz, who brought two important dispatches—one a letter from the king of Prussia, twenty odd pages in length [the manifesto which has appeared in this gazette,] which is nothing but a libel against France, such as England scribbles through the medium of her 500L a year scribes. The Emperor did not read the whole of it, but said to those around him,
"I pity my brother the king of Prussia—he does not understand French—he surely never read that rhapsody."
To this letter was attached the famous note of baron Knobelsdorff. "Marshal (said the emperor to Berthier) we are challenged for the 8th of October—never did a Frenchman want punctuality on such an occasion; but as it is said that a fair queen is to be preferred to witness the contest, let us shew our politeness, and march to Saxony without going to bed."
The emperor was right in saying so, for the queen of Prussia was in the camp dressed like an Amazon in the uniform of her regiment of dragoons, writing twenty letters a day, to extend the flames of war. We expect to see Arminia in her haste setting fire to her own palace. Next to her comes prince Lewis of Prussia, a youth full of fire and heroism, who encouraged by the promoters of war, flatters himself with acquiring great fame amidst the vicissitudes of war. At the instance of these two great personages, the whole court has founded the trumpet of war; but when it shall have once appeared with all its terrors, each will wish to exonerate themselves from the blame of having spread it over the peaceable regions of the North. Then we shall find that they will throw the blame on the king, who is a worthy man, duped by their artifices and intrigues.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 12.
Our readers will observe by our extracts from Dutch papers, that the gentleman to whom we are indebted for translations, has subjoined several remarks, tending, in some measure, to destroy the probability of the French having been so completely successful at Jena, as stated in their Bulletin, as published in Tuesday's gazette.
On the 3d of October, the following publication was issued, according to the order of the day of the Grand Army.
The Marshals are informed that the emperor has created a legion of the north, under the orders of General Zayonchek, two-thirds of the officers of which are to consist of Poles.
In consequence of this all the defectors, which shall arrive on the various points where the army may be stationed, will be sent on with passports to Landau, where the legion is to be formed. In the course of a few days several Polish officers are to set out for the different divisions of the army. His majesty commands, that an officer be appointed by the etat-major , out of every corps of the Grand Army, to receive the defectors and send them forward to Landau.
Prince Lewis of Prussia, who, on the 10th, commanded the advanced guard of the corps under Prince Hohenlohe, fought like a hero, when he discovered his troops to be thrown into confusion by the French cavalry.—He fought single-handed against a French party officer of the 10th regiment of Hussars. The officer called to him, "surrender yourself, Colonel, or you are a dead man." The Prince answered by a bare cut—in return for which the officer stabbed him, and prostrated him dead on the ground.
Intercepted letter from a Prussian officer, to his friend at Berlin.
" Nuremberg, Oct. 12. The commencement of hostilities against the French, has turned out very unfortunate for the German troops. A detachment of the left wing of the corps under Hohenlohe has been forced; and a murderous battle has been fought by the corps under Tauenzien and prince Louis of Prussia, who is killed. The Regiments Zaltman Von Bellet, the Green and Brown Hussars, as well as the Saxon Regiments of Prince John, Xavier and Rechten, have suffered severely. Since yesterday noon, and during the whole night, we have seen nothing but fugitives going to join their regiments. It is supposed that the French are directing their main strength to our left wing, to cut off our communication with Leipzig.—Their army must amount to 400,000 men, commanded by the Emperor, whom I suppose to be at this moment at Gera, four German miles from hence. We observe some patrols already. We have very large magazines here, without any means of holding them: we are dreadfully embarrassed. God forbid, that the king, who will probably soon be attacked, should risk a battle, as that would be an irreparable loss."
[It appears very extraordinary that although the Amsterdam Courant of the 28th acknowledges the receipt of letters from Berlin and Magdeburg, down to the 18th of October, it contains no official Bulletins of the French army of a later date than the 15th, from Jena.—This circumstance is rendered still more extraordinary, as the distance from Amsterdam to Berlin is about 50 English miles more than from Amsterdam to Jena; and the above letters from Berlin and Magdeburg, are even stated to have been received by the circuitous way of Hamburg, and the accounts extracted from them do not by any means correspond with the letter from Jena of the 18th. In this letter the Duke of Brunswick is stated to have been killed; and the decisive battle to have been fought on the 14th. The letter from Magdeburg we now infer at full length, and literally translated.]
" Magdeburg, Oct. 18—6 o'clock, P.M.
"The battles which our king lost on the 14th, 15th and 16th, near Weimar, Kofin and Naumburg, against Marshal Lannes, have been very decisive."
"The reserve, under the Duke Eugene of Wirttemberg, was yesterday defeated by Marshal Davoust, & has been obliged to retreat with considerable loss."
"Halle has been taken by the enemy; and probably he will be before our gates to-morrow.—Prince Lewis is killed; and the Duke of Brunswick says in
Blauburg, badly wounded. Our best generals are killed, and with them upwards of 30,000 of our bravest soldiers."
[Had Bonaparte gained any victories on the date mentioned in the letter, it is exceedingly improbable that he would omit communicating the same officially to the Secretary of State, who was in possession of dispatches from him as early as the 17th, relating his successive engagements.]
The above letter leaves us great hopes that we shall find the Duke of Brunswick to be alive, and recovering; and that the latest alarming accounts from Europe are of a fabric well known to the world.
The mail for Amsterdam leaves Hamburg every Tuesday and Friday evening, passes through Bremen the next day, and the whole course of post is not more than four days, making even some allowance for bad roads in the month of October. Why does not the Amsterdam paper of the 28th Oct. furnish us with any further extracts and confirmations of Bonaparte's victories, received from Hamburg by the mail of Tuesday the 21st October? The course of post to Rotterdam is about twelve hours longer; and the Rotterdam Courant of the 28th, infers a letter from Cuxhaven of the 19th Oct. which letter, if it came by the Hamburg mail, could not leave Hamburg until the 21st.— Translator.
A letter from Gera, dated Oct. 15, says—"Prince Jerome Bonaparte, to whom the Emperor has given the command of the Bavarian army, has arrived at Schleitz, after blocking Fort Cullenbach with a regiment."
Ebersdorf, Oct. 17.
All accounts relative to the battle of the 14th uniformly agree that it ended unfavorably to the Prussians and Saxons, though both fought with the utmost obstinacy and bravery. The fire of the artillery of the Prussians, did a great deal of mischief among the French; but the artillery of the latter was better directed than that of the former.
The number of dead cannot be ascertained yet; but that of the wounded is so great, that all the houses in Jena, and twenty villages surrounding it, are full of them.
Coburg, Oct. 15.
Concerning the detail of the battle of the 14th, we have still to add, that it lasted from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon.
Lower Elbe, Oct. 21.
Letters from Berlin state, that the French were expected there about the 22d or 23d of October. They also mention the report of an armistice.—Nothing further has been heard yet of the Russians who are to arrive.
The Duke of Brunswick received a wound at the commencement of the last battle, which however is not mortal. Upon the whole, the commanding officers of infantry and cavalry were rendered incapable of performing duty, by which means the troops were at last without any command, which accounts for several corps being inclosed in Erfurth. [This letter says nothing about Erfurth surrendering.]—The rest of the Prussian army retreated into Magdeburg, which, on the 18th, was full of Prussians and Saxons. [The reader will please to compare this letter with the one dated Magdeburg, Oct. 18.]—The French were expected before Magdeburg on the 19th.
The following letter was sent to Capt. Drummond (arrived at Philadelphia from Hamburg) after he left port.
HAMBURG, Oct. 17.
"Prince Hohenlohe has beat Marshal Soult, killed 6000 French, and taken 14,000 prisoners. General Ruchel has also beat them in Westphalia. This news just arrived by two expressmen the Borsenhalle. Sixty thousand Russians have arrived in Prussia; their quarter-masters are at Konigsburg. Prince Lewis Ferdinand was killed in the action."
NEW-YORK, Dec. 10.
Proclamation of Bonaparte, addressed to the Saxons.
SAXONS!
The Prussians have seized upon your territory. I step forward for its deliverance. They have forcibly broken the ties which united your troops, and attached them to your army. You have to shed your blood for interests which are not only alien but hostile to you. My armies were on the point of leaving Germany, when your territory was violated; they shall return to France as soon as Prussia acknowledges your independence, and renounces the designs which she formed against you.
SAXONS! Your prince had until this moment, declined to form alliances which are so repugnant to his duties; if he has since consented to them, it has only been forcibly occasioned by the invasion of the Prussians.
I was deaf to the repeated provocations which Prussia gave to my people; I was deaf to them as long as she confined her armaments within her own boundaries; and my minister did not leave Berlin until she had violated your land.
SAXONS! Your fate is in your own hands.—Would you hesitate between those who subdue you, and those who are willing to protect you? My victories will insure the existence and independence of your prince. The victories of Prussia will lay everlasting fetters on you. Tomorrow they will demand the Laufitz, and the next day the banks of the Elbe. But what do I say? Have they not already demanded everything? Have they not for a long time past endeavored to force your prince to acknowledge a sovereignty which, if submitted to, would erase you from the rank of nations? Your independence, your constitution and your liberty, would then only consist in remembrance; and the shadows of your ancestors, of the brave Saxons, would be disgraced, by your being, without resistance, cast into slavery which has been so long premeditated, and by your country being degraded to low, as to constitute a Prussian province.
Given in our head quarters at Ebersdorf, October 11, 1806.
(Signed)
NAPOLEON.
JENA, October 15.
Erfurth is taken. Marshal Mollendorf, the prince of Orange Fulda, besides several other generals, and a great many men, are prisoners.
The Spanish fleet of 12 sail of the line, it appears on the 25th and 30th of September, made demonstrations of putting to sea, but on the appearance of Lord Collingwood's squadron, they immediately retired to the inner Harbor of Cadiz.
On the 14th of October, the French frigate La Salamandre moored off Guernsey, was destroyed by a small squadron of British men of war. The Constance of 20 guns got ashore during the action. Captain Borrowes was killed.
The French ship Regulus, of 80 guns, Commander L. Hermite, arrived at Brest on the 3d of October, after having been chased by most of the channel fleet.
It appears from a London paper of the 21st of October, that Captain Baker, in the Phoenix frigate, stood close into Concarneau Bay, for the purpose of reconnoitering the state of Jerome Bonaparte's late ship, the Veteran, of 84 guns, when he found her completely bilged, and no prospect of getting her off.
Domestic.
Captain Lewis arrived on the 13th ult. at Frankfort, (Ky.) and on the 15th proceeded on to Washington City, by way of the old wilderness-road, accompanied by the chief of the Manpene Indians; and a party of the Ofages.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.
The ship Titus, Cushing, of and for this port, from Bordeaux, was captured on Monday last by a British ship of war, in sight of C. Henlopen light-house, after she had taken a pilot on board. The pilot and passengers 17 in number, were afterwards put on board a pilot boat, which was blown ashore in the late gale of Wednesday, in Lewistown creek, where they all landed in safety.
BALTIMORE, December 10.
By the Adherbal, McMeal, from New Orleans, we have received papers to the 9th ult. The following extracts are from our correspondent's letter:
" NEW-ORLEANS, Nov. 8. —Our last advices from Natchitoches state, that Gen. Wilkinson had marched on the 22d October with all the troops, from that place for the Sabine, to establish a garrison on the bank of that river; and that the commander of the Spanish forces declared he would oppose the Americans establishing a fort there to the utmost of his ability."
"The bomb-ketch Aetna, Lieutenant Jones, arrived here on Thursday. Two gun-boats from Boston, have arrived at the Balize.—Is said they are to cruise in Lake Pontchartrain. These, with the two gun-boats which sailed up the river a few days ago, and the revenue cutter Louisiana, which is gone to survey our coast, constitute the naval force in Louisiana."
"It is presumed, from the returns of the census of a few counties, that there are in the territory of Orleans 30,000 free white people."
BALTIMORE, December 10.
From Letters just received from Pittsburgh, dated 28th ult., it appears that Comfort Tyler was then at that place, much engaged in putting up and securing a large quantity of provisions—that a number of boats well calculated for the transportation of men and provisions were just finished at Beaver, a few miles below Pittsburgh—that a large quantity of powder had been taken by land from Pittsburgh to Beaver—that a large quantity of salt had been brought from the upper part of New-York, to Beaver, where some hundred hogs had just been killed—that the town of Pittsburgh was full of strangers known to be of Burr's party, and in fact there was every indication of a military expedition forming on the waters of the Ohio.
We are happy in learning from an authentic source, that the president has, and in due season, taken all the measures within his power to suppress this enterprise. [ American. ]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.
Extract of a letter from a public character in Warren, Trumbull county and state of Ohio, dated Nov. 30, 1806.
Tyler, of the state of New-York, (who is supposed to be one of Aaron Burr's subalterns,) has lately been in this county in company with an English gentleman by the name of Constable, a man of science and well skilled in drawing charts and views of places; he has engaged our tavern keeper, and some others of desperate character and fortune in his service, who are now enlisting men to go down the Millimipi, but where is kept a secret from the Gulls. Boats and provisions are said to be purchased, and a number are to start next week from this county; it makes a great rumor, and people are in gaping expectation of some wonderful event. For my part, I have not formed any opinion of the enterprise. It, at any rate has the prospect of doing us some good by ridding us of a parcel of idlers.
NORFOLK, Dec. 15.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in Gibraltar, to his friend in this place, dated Sept. 13.
"Our affairs wear a peaceable aspect with the Barbary powers. The Portugueses have captured five sail of their cruisers, one Algerine, (the schooner presented to the Dey by the United States) on board of which were 40 of their own people, 2 Tunisians and 3 Tripolitans, one of whom was admiral Lifle."
"Most of the cruisers of the emperor of Morocco are out, and have captured 5 Greeks laden with Grain from the Black Sea, sailing under the Prussian passport." [ Ledger. ]
The following certificate which we have just received from Mr. A. Wherry, a gentleman of the greatest respectability, who lives in the district of St. Charles, may be regarded as a corroborative proof of the project of col. Burr.
" Kentucky paper. "About the 10th of October, 1806, I saw a letter from col. Burr to a friend, by a col. Dupister, stating "that col. Dupister was in his confidence, and that he need not be afraid to make him any communications that he tho't proper." In conversation with the person that had received the letter respecting the intentions of Burr, he said to me, "that col. Burr was going to bring about a revolution in the U. S. to separate the western states from the eastern, and that he had his agents in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee states and the territories, and that their operation was to begin in Kentucky by the 15th of Nov. next by the militia of that place."
A. WHERRY.
Extract of a letter from Natchitoches, dated October 13, 1806.
"To satisfy the public mind, let it be known, that governor Wilkinson sent his adjutant general with a letter to governor Cordero, at Natchitoches on the 24th ult. and received an answer on the 3d inst. importing that governor Cordero would not enter into a discussion of the grave propositions made by gov. W. but had transmitted his letter to the captain general of the province, about the 24th inst."
"On the 27th ultimo the Spanish camp at the Bayou Pierre, was raised with a degree of precipitancy, which marked alarm, governor Herara was carried away in a litter, and the troops, under the inspector Kiana, traversed the country to the main road leading to Natchitoches, by which he crossed the Sabine; and the whole Spanish force under Cordero, it is believed, is now encamped at the lower ford, on the right bank of that river."
"Gov. Wilkinson is preparing to move forward to the east bank of the Sabine, to assert the jurisdiction of the United States, but without any hostile designs against Spain, and it is probable will reach that point about the 25th inst. He feels most earnestly desirous to prevent bloodshed, but appears equally determined to maintain the territory of the United States inviolate, and to repel, and punish any aggression which may be offered. Ergo, should his opponent have the temerity to re-cross the Sabine, it is probable your next news will be, at Natchitoches, and the Dons at St. Antonio, four hundred and fifty miles west."
A London paper says, "Some difficulty has, we understand accrued, to delay the intended court-martial on Captain Whiby, of the Leader, on the charges urged by the American Government.—It appears, that Capt. Whiby was not on board when the shot was fired, which killed Pearce, but was at dinner on board the Candian."
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 20th DECEMBER.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
TUESDAY DEC. 16.
Report of the Select Committee.
Mr. Baker from the committee to whom was committed the resolution appropriating the conduct of the President of the U. S. reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the said resolution under consideration, and had made an amendment thereto, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read, as follows:
" Resolved , That the General Assembly have the highest confidence in the wisdom, firmness, and patriotism of the President of the United States."
The question being put upon the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.
A motion was then made to postpone the further consideration of the said resolution as amended, to the 31st day of March next.
Mr. Smith (of King & Queen) declared himself at first disposed to adopt full stronger resolutions than those submitted to the house. Although he was not a strenuous advocate of addresses to the Executive, yet if ever there was a time, when it was necessary to declare our sentiments in an explicit and unequivocal manner, that time had already arrived. What was the situation of the United States? The federal party has defended to the dust; and they have not the smallest hope of resurrection but through the schisms of the republicans.—Abroad, the situation of the U. States was extremely critical. With Spain and Great-Britain we have numerous points of difference.—The condition of this country, therefore, demanded the adoption of prudent and decisive measures. And what were those measures? They were such as were calculated to secure the blessings of peace; they were such as would manifest our belief, that scarce any evil was more formidable than war; while they expressed our resolution to meet that evil with unshrinking energy, if it should be demanded by our rights and our interests. Was not this the spirit which had marked the measures of our administration? We had entered into negotiations with Great-Britain which promised the most auspicious termination of our differences: and as to Spain, the result or the course of the negotiation was not yet known; but it was easy for us to estimate the tendency of the measures, which had been pursued towards her. We may declare that they were of a nature calculated to ensure the peace, without impeaching the honor of our country.
And what moment so extremely proper for expressing our confidence in the administration? It had not only been attacked by the federalists, whose uniform business has been to revile all its measures; but a republican minority had started forth to cover it with the most odious charges. They have accused the President with holding a double language and a double set of opinions; & with employing a secret influence over the deliberations of Congress. They have declared that he was duped by the subordinate officers of the government. If these things do not justify such a declaration from the Legislature of Virginia, what possible motives can demand it?—And where are the objections to this resolution? The friends of the minority declare, that it casts an indirect censure upon their proceedings. But so far as it expresses that idea, I approve the censure. As to the leader of that party, I believe him to be one of the purest characters, that has ever appeared. I shall never forget the gratitude which his country owes to him for manfully resisting and stifling in its birth, that most horrible hydra of corruption, the Yazoo contract. So far I am willing to go. But I trust I shall never be so much duped by the splendor of his talents or the importance of his services, as not to disapprove of the improprieties of his conduct. He has opposed the very best administration, which the world has ever beheld, upon the most feeble and unjustifiable grounds; and he ought to feel, that the censure which he has so improperly cast upon others, may return upon his own head.
Mr. Archer—rose to support the motion for postponement. What was the object of this Resolution? Was it to gratify the pride of the President, or was it to show to Foreign Nations what unbounded confidence we reposed in his virtues? If it was the first, the Resolution is unnecessary. The character of the illustrious man who presides over our government, bears a slightest distance beyond such panegyric. If it was for the last, is not this a most imperfect way of declaring the sentiments of the nation?
But there is a more objectionable, because it was with the principles of republicanism. Why those addresses to the chief magistrate of the nation? Why those vehement panegyrics, for the services he may have rendered to his country? Is it not the very first principle of republican government, that no man deserves no power but from the people, & that it is conferred for

Minority. As to their views, they are unknown to me. It is their conduct which alone can operate upon us, that I so strongly condemn. But I am opposed not only to their measures, but to the men themselves; because they reflected those measures which I believe beneficial to my country, and because they have brought the secret charges against our administration, without the slightest foundation.
MR. FOUSHEE (of Henrico)—had supposed there would not be a single voice against this resolution. Was it possible to believe that a measure conceived in such a spirit of conciliation, could have met with so much opposition? And upon what grounds is it objected to? Some members have contended that it was an unnecessary measure; some have even denied us the right to adopt it. But I would even place this measure upon higher grounds. I consider it essential to understand not only what is our right but what is our duty. And I hold it not only to be our right but a duty to express our opinion, when any important concern has come before the Executive Department. Is it not essential to support the government, when it deserves our approbation? Is it not as necessary to give it our support, when it adopts the wilful measures, as it is, to express our opposition, when it pursues a weak or wicked policy?
Some have however contended, that the present resolution will cast a censure upon the minority. But as for myself, I hold vigilance in all public concerns, to be an indispensable duty. I conceive it to be necessary to scan and to scrutinize every act of every administration; nor shall that virtue ever be reprobated by myself. When an opposition has arisen, it becomes the people to judge, and the people to pronounce the censure. Here the censure will fall heavily enough, without the aid of a legislative vote. But since this resolution is objected to, I am prepared to offer an amendment.
The speaker observed it was too late to offer any amendment, unless it was incorporated with the resolution before the house.
MR. MURDOUGH—Sir, I had not intended to have spoken on this question. I did not come here with my sentiments already put into apt phrase, for the ears of the members of this house. It is true I am a young man; but I am not on that account to be awed into any concealment of my opinions, when a measure is brought up, that my understanding disapproves. I stand here as the representative of a most respectable portion of my state, and I have a right to the indulgence of a hearing.
As to my principles, I am not the man to vaunt of them. I make no professions of republicanism. As the world find me, so let them report me. Let me be judged by my conduct, and I shall be satisfied.
I am opposed to this resolution on two grounds. I cannot see the necessity of lavishing panegyrics upon the officers of any government. I can see no reason why a most respectable body, such as this is, should fly to any agent "Sir, you have done your duty, and you deserve the applause of the world." In my closet, in the meditations of my own mind; I would approve such meritorious conduct. I would tell him so, perhaps, in private. But were he a man of any understanding, he would laugh at my anxiety to make such a formal and public tender of my thanks, as is now contemplated in this house; and if he were a man of generous virtue, he would be more delighted with the secret consciousness of having the attachments of a nation in his favour, than with all the plaudits of a public Assembly.
But, Sir, I am opposed to this resolution on another ground. It may seem vanity in me, an humble individual, to say to the illustrious Executive of the nation; "You have done wrong. You are not infallible. You do not always deserve to be applauded by your country." Sir, I will not recall these expressions. I say, humanum est errare . I am of opinion, they are not so virtuous or so wise, as to say they deserve all this applause. In what, Sir, does this mighty virtue consist? Do the friends of the resolution perceive it in the conduct of our Executive towards Spain and Great-Britain? As to their wisdom; I can see nothing so remarkably wise in their deportment towards these nations. What shall we say of that monstrous purchase of Louisiana? Would a wise farmer purchase land without knowing its metes and dimensions? And where is the man, who will pretend to say, that he has ascertained the boundaries of Louisiana? No man knows them. As to Great-Britain, when I see our ports continually blocked up by British ships of war; when I hear daily of my fellow-citizens bound in chains, and compelled to put the match to the cannon to blast their own countrymen; when I hear of these things, with what truth could I say that all the acts of our government have been prompted by wisdom?
But the republican minority have been named on this floor. The gentleman from King & Queen has talked about young men being led astray by the distinguished talents of their leader. He says he admires him. I too, Sir, admire his talents and his virtues; nor have I met with any man, with any pretensions to understanding, who would not admit that he had talents equalled but by few, or who would hint a suspicion of his virtues. He, Sir, has preferred very serious charges against the Executive and some of its officers. These charges have never been cleared up to my satisfaction. But I hold it to be a sacred truth, that so soon as a public officer should be suspected, he should instantly be able to lay open his bosom, & prove his innocence. Is there one here, who will say they have done this?
MR. ARCHER—I cannot reconcile it to myself to remain silent after hearing the remarks of the gentleman from Cumberland (Mr. Baker.) When he says that no republican would oppose this resolution, I am bound to contradict him. Layer, that I now act from the principles of republicanism. Must we be continually praising and thanking our public servants? Is it not, on the contrary, the true republican principle to demand of every officer the complete discharge of his duty, and to discard every measure, that looks like adulation?
MR. STROTHER—I lament, Sir, the schism which has occurred in the Republican Party; and I should be sorry, that any expression which drops from me, on this floor, should contribute to widen the breach. But, Sir, I am not inclined that my vote on this question should be misrepresented, and I shall therefore presume, however unprepared I may be, to advance my reasons for that vote. In offering these remarks, I shall not impeach the motives or the republican min. of any gentleman on this floor; satisfied with expressing my opinions on the simple question before the house. It is superfluous for me, Sir, to declare my devoted attachment to the great chief who presides over our government. But I cannot consent to cast any censure upon the unflattering patriotism of the minority. I lament the schism which has taken place; but what means to effectual to produce and to exasperate it? Who shall henceforth pretend to cast upon them the reproach of having produced this schism; when the censure thus thrown upon them is of a nature to produce the very same effect? Never, Sir, shall my voice be heard in hurling contumely upon any man.
But, Sir, does not the resolution, reported by the committee, impeach the motives of the minority? Does not the vote of confidence too, involve the Post-Master-General and Mr. Gallatin (who, as far as I can judge is the real cause of the present republican schism?) Am I prepared to smuggle all these in, under the administration; a term of such an unsearchable nature? But, Sir, if Mr. Jefferson is to be blended with vice, I shall still vote for it, because I see in him a redeeming spirit, which shall carry our liberties and happiness through all the persecution, which assails them. But I shall still regret that I am thus to give my indirect sanction to Mr. Gallatin and to the Post-Master-General, who play around him like official satellites, and borrow all their light from the splendour of his virtues.
MR. BAKER—was sorry, that any expression of his had wounded the feelings of Gentlemen. He did not mean to reflect upon any particular member; and he had only meant to regret, that any man should be found voting against any resolution, which would enlist against it all the professed enemies of the present republican administration.
MR. ROBERTSON—observed, that the question before the house related only to the postponement of the resolution; and to that point he should confine the few remarks he had to offer. As to the abstract question of addressing the executive, he had never doubted the propriety of the measure on important occasions. He deemed it as necessary to express an approbation of virtue, as to frown vice into silence by an explicit denunciation. But we have sufficient authority for this measure, if it were necessary to produce it. The journals of the house would furnish a sufficient number of precedents in point; almost every member would recollect how frequently it had expressed its sentiments on the affairs of the general government.—But the observations at present made by members have fortified my opinion. I deem it necessary, where such doubts are suggested before them, for the house to express its firm sentiments in the most decided manner.—The gentleman from Culpepper (Mr. Strother) has mistaken the extent of this resolution. It relates to the President alone; and not to the administration.
But (said Mr. R.) I could now go even further than this resolution. When I see a minority, who, however virtuous may be their motives, are attacking this administration upon the feeblest grounds, I would express my confidence in the propriety of its measures. Such an administration is the ornament of human nature, the boast of America and the admiration of the world. Can a minority like this expect to shake it? Mr. Robertson concluded by observing that he should most cordially vote for any resolution which went to approve of the measures of the Administration.
The vote was then taken upon the question of postponement and the Ayes and Noes being called for, they were found to be Ayes 26, Noes 131.
The question then recurred upon the report of the select committee, when they stood as follows: Ayes 138, Noes 59.
The names of those who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs Read, Nelson, Leake, Randolph, Edmund Harrison, Garland, Taliaferro, Lefewitch, Beale, Congleton, Edgington, Jas. Harrison, Ghollon, Patterson, G. Miller, Clarke, Davenport, Coleman (Caroline) Ham, Stewart, Hatcher, Baker, Roberts, Strother, Goodwyn, Robertson, Mallory, Watts, Love, Hunton, Summers, Willis, Forbes, Singleton, Greer, Richard Jones, Baytop, Miller (of Goochland) M'Kenzie, Blair, Anderson, Mims, Lundy, Mason, Sandford, Snyder, Donaldson, Bowe, B. Jones, Lowther, Prunty, Storr, W. Foushee, Bouldin, Purdie, J. Johnson, Lightfoot, Greenhow, Hite, Morris, J. H. Smith, Gales, W. Hooe, Aylett, Gregory, Shearman, W. Gibson, M'Kinney, Martin, Watson, Garrett, Chapell, Williams, Henderson, Hill, Hudgins, Blakey, Mute, Reeder, Evans, Burne, John M'Henry, Ridgick, Lindsay, Lamkin, M'Kinley, Irwin, Dabney, Minor, W. White, Penn, Hall, Davis, Rawley, White, Coleman (of Pittsylvania) Miller (of Powhatan) Archer, Purnell, Moffey, Kempe, Alexander, B. Harrison, C. B. Harrison, Nicholas, Gibson, Marteney, Redman, Yerby, Grigsby, Ellington, Fugate, Strickler, Gatewood, Mercer, John Minor, Brooke, Moncure, Sebell, Dillard, Jarrett, Thompson, Perry, John Jones, Hamilton, Andrew M'Henry, Lee, Laidly, Tavenor, A. Smyth, Graham, Southall, Tazewell, Newsum and Semple.—138.
And the names of those who voted in the negative are, Messrs Scarborough, Kinney, Way, Orey, Stephen, Pendleton, Cunningham, Simon, Reynolds, Rozell, Powell, Edill, Lewis, Robert Christian, Murchison, Dutton, Harmonson, Dyer and Bailey.—19.
Let the reader recollect, that the foregoing report, embraces not so much the precise words, as the sentiments of the Speakers.
The debate on Mr. Robertson's resolution in our next.
SENATE OF VIRGINIA.
The resolution of the House of Delegates, respecting the President of the United States, was adopted on Thursday last, without debate and without division.
Yesterday, they resolved themselves into a committee of the whole, (Mr. Wolfe in the chair,) on the following resolution from the House of Delegates: "Resolved, That the legislature of Virginia continue to view with the highest approbation, the firm, just, and liberal policy, which characterizes the conduct of the government of the United States towards foreign nations." The committee rose after a considerable debate, and reported the bill without any amendment, Ayes 11 Noes 10. The following amendment was then moved by way of substitute:
"Whereas this House hath not before it documents sufficient to enable it to form a correct judgment of the wisdom of those measures adopted in relation to foreign nations by the government of the United States during the last Congress, nor of those recommended by the minority in Congress; and sufficient time not having elapsed to afford an opportunity of judging those measures by their effects; and perceiving no good that will be produced by the adoption of the resolution now proposed by the House of Delegates:
Resolved therefore that the further consideration of the said resolution, approving the firmness, justice and liberality of those measures, be postponed to the 31st of March next." Ayes—Messrs. Daniel, Currie, Goodrich, Coles, Garland, Peyton, Wolfe, Sheffey, Robb, Doddridge and Brooke.—11.
Now—Messrs. Maclin, Chamberlayne, Selden, Smith, Pegram, Hunter, Hare, Dabney, Nelson and Hungerford.—10.
This Amendment was adopted Ayes 11. Noes 10.
as friends of peace, who would exhaust every means of an honourable accommodation with Spain, before we embarked in war; and as men, who believe that the measures of the last Congress were calculated to produce these advantages:—We protest against this resolution of the Senate.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
One of your correspondents, on presenting his view of the state of the court of Appeals, has supposed that causes would be doomed to wait 5 years before their term on the docket would admit them to trial.
At the end of October term 1805, there remained on the docket of the Court of Appeals 394 causes to be tried. 12 of these turned out to be undisputed and were disposed of in 1806 as delay causes: 5 more went off by abatements and dismissal—leaving 377 causes for argument. Out of the last number 38 causes were decided during the year 1806. To the 2 terms of the present year there were 124 appeals received and docketed by the Clerk, exclusive of the delay appeals affirmed out of order.
If the court should decide as many causes each year as they decided during the present, it would require upwards of 12 years and an half to settle the appeals now before them. In that 12 1-2 years as many new disputed appeals would go up, taking the number that came up in 1806 as the annual average of appeals, as would occupy the Court of Appeals more than 40 years.
The court sits now about 6 weeks each term, so as to make an application of 3 months in the year to the discharge of their public duty. Were the judges to sit constantly and decide 38 causes during every 3 months, it would require more than 3 years to dispose of the present docket. In that time more causes would be accumulated from subsequent appeals, if the product of the year 1806, should be considered as furnishing the annual standard, than they now have: so that if their sessions were perpetual the business would grow on them.
Very great accuracy in the foregoing estimate is not pretended to. There is no allowance made for an increase of business from an increase of population or from other causes. The number of appeals decided in 1806, was in the belief of the writer, greater than common.
The court of appeals, without reform, will speedily become the common sepulchre of the justice of the state.
The impediments, to the administration of justice in this court are principally as follows.
First. The little time devoted by the judges on each day to the discharge of their duty in court. They meet generally after 12 and often adjourn before three. Lord Mansfield was usually in the court of Kings Bench at 8 o'clock, and frequently sat 18 hours. When bodily infirmity made this fatigue insupportable, he resigned.
Secondly. The failure of the court to decide all the questions well argued in a cause. The reports in print and the observation of the attendants will ascertain, that altho' counsel are permitted to discuss at full length every question they make, yet the court in general avoid a decision upon such as are difficult and important, if they can turn the case upon a point that may be plain or settled. If they would fix principles, appeals depending on them would be avoided.
Thirdly. The indulgence of counsel in diffusing at tedious length the plainest elementary propositions of law. Arguments are frequently heard at this bar which a well informed country court would discourage.
Fourthly. The time expended in reading the most voluminous records, crammed with deeds, wills, letters & other documents having no bearing on the case. No judge can pursue the thread of a record with the rapidity of the reader and when he once loses it, the balance will be lost on him. A master to be attended by the counsel on both sides might make out a brief, subject to correction, by a recurrence to the material parts of the record at the instance of the counsel or by the judges in consultation.
Fifthly. The too easy access of the court of appeals to litigious spirits. If the right of appeal was limited to subjects of dispute exceeding 3000 dollars in value, there would be enough of business to occupy the present court.
A MEMBER OF THE BAR.
COMMUNICATION.
IN a bye corner of the Enquirer, of the 11th inst., appeared a short piece under the signature of "A Citizen," which we think deserves republication and a more conspicuous place.
The subject it presents to the public notice is one of primary importance. "The present mode of electing the County Court Clerks." These gentlemen are officers of high trust; perhaps, correctly viewed, of higher trust than any other in the Commonwealth. They are, in law phraseology, the "Custodes Retulorum," or keepers of our records, and have it in their power to confute thro' ignorance, or to destroy thro' wickedness, bribery and corruption, the very titles by which we hold our lands. To their special care and fidelity are intrusted all papers that are filed in any chancery suit in their respective courts; such as depositions, &c. upon the preservation or destruction of which often depend the recovery or loss of large sums of money, and in some cases the whole fortunes of families. In short, it is in their power, if they are unqualified or bad men, to do incalculable mischief. They ought therefore not only to be technically well qualified, but morally so. They should be men who have served up to the office, and of the utmost purity and integrity. The present vicious, constitutional mode of electing these officers, which is worse than Aristocratical, it is Oligarchical, is loudly complained of all over the country, and requires the immediate interposition of the Legislature. It cannot apply a radical remedy, we know, because the purification of the County Courts, like the cleansing of the Augean stable, is a task for Hercules; a task that cannot be undertaken, some persons think, without amending the constitution itself. But tho' radical remedies cannot be applied, the palliatives suggested by "the Citizen," or something like them, would certainly diminish the evil; the evil at least of incapacity. Under the present law, he very justly observes, that "there is too great an opening, and too great a temptation for intrigue, bribery and perjury;" and he might have added, for poisoning the fountain of justice at its source: For it is a melancholy truth that many a good man's cause is either delayed or unjustly decided, because in electioneering struggles, it is too often found convenient to make a little sacrifice of judicial purity to answer particular purposes. The circumstances relative to Berkeley county we are unacquainted with, and with "the Citizen" had explained them fully. But we are credibly informed that there has been one instance (and there may be many more!) where particular magistrates have made a previous contract with the candidate for the Clerk's office, "to divide the profits in the event of his success!"
It is submitted then to the patriotic "Citizen" who proposes "that the candidates should ob-
tain a licence, under the signature of one District and at least two county court clerks, certifying his competency, &c. whether it would not be advisable to add "that no magistrate shall be eligible," and in order to guard against resignation for the purpose of evasion, "that no person who has been a magistrate, and resigns his commission, or is removed, or left out of the commission, shall be capable of being appointed till four or five years have elapsed from the time of such resignation," &c. &c.
No constitutional objection can be urged against this reform; because, tho' the county courts are empowered to appoint, the specification of qualifications is, undoubtedly, in the breast of the Legislature. The Legislative power covers a great deal of ground, and, if properly exercised, would narrow very considerably that which is at present occupied or supposed to be occupied by the constitution. A constitution which, maugre what Judge Tucker has advanced, is not the legitimate offspring of a Convention of the people, regularly and solemnly formed for the express and abstract purpose of making a constitution, and therefore not entitled to all the reverence that has been paid to it, especially when it is brought forward as an impediment to the abolition of great and manifest public evils.—True it is, indeed, that time and acquaintance have given to it a degree of sanctity in the eyes of those who subscribe to the doctrine of proscription , and implicit or passive obedience , but the numbers of these are small. If there be one to whom, in the grand and necessary reforms of the County Courts, the Constitution is a stumbling block , there are one thousand to whom it is foolishness .
In specifying the qualifications and duties of the County Court Clerks, in abolishing altogether or in reforming the chancery jurisdiction of the county courts, where the delays, wilful , and often wicked , are tantamount to the denial of justice, the laws might be essentially amended without infringing the spirit of the constitution. As to its letter , it has been long ago declared publicly in the House of Delegates, by gentlemen who themselves assented to make it, that owing to errors in copying, to carelessness in the committees appointed to examine the enrollments, or to craftiness, the record cannot be relied on.
There is an unsettled dispute to this day about the words or and on in the clause relative to the Militia.
When General Washington's celebrated militia law was introduced into the House of Delegates in 1784 and 1785, and advocated and carried through by the exertions of General Lee and Colonel Carrington, aided by the influence of the great name of its patron, it was determined by the General Assembly that the word should be or , but by the very next Assembly it was determined in obedience to the vox populi , that it should be on . This perhaps is a very strange additional argument why the utmost circumspection and caution and scrupulosity should be observed in appointing the keepers of our Records .
ANOTHER CITIZEN.
LEGISLATIVE QUERIES.—1. Should the H. of Delegates discuss the question of a Convention, before they have settled the preliminary point of expense? Who is to bear it? Will the members of the Convention pay it out of their own pockets? Can the Treasury defray it in its present exhausted state? If it cannot, will the people be now willing to pay an additional tax of 20 or 30,000 Dollars?
2. The General Government limits the commissions of its Collectors and Post-Masters to a certain sum. The hint need not be thrown away upon Virginia. May it not be enacted, that the fees of country court clerks should pay a tax, or that the fees should not exceed a certain stipulated sum; the surplus to go into the treasury? It is well known, that some of these clerkships are the richest offices in the state?
3. The Kentucky Amendment to the Constitution is upon the tapis. Is there not a judiciary case , not at all provided for by the Constitution? It gives the Federal Court jurisdiction in "controversies between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states." But suppose the controversy is between two citizens claiming land; the one under a state , and the other under the U. S. A & citizens of Virginia, claim the same land in Tennessee: A under an act of Tennessee, B under a law of congress, A holds the land. Would A sue in a Federal Court, when he denies it to be a case arising under the laws of the U. S.? Or suppose that A held the land, and a sue in a Federal Court, that Court by deciding in favor of the U. S. in any one case, should decide on whole masses of land, to which a state laid claim? Where is the third tribunal to decide those conflicting rights?
COMMUNICATION.
THE Prussian Manifesto, relative to the war with France has attracted, and deserves very serious consideration. Public opinion has been long suspended in relation to the real policy of the Prussian Cabinet; there were many who could not be persuaded that the King could be induced to assume a warlike attitude against France, not only because he had so much at stake, his losses might be so severe, and so destructive, but because it was in the power of France to promote and guarantee the interests of Prussia in a manner which would not fail, by much more, to aggrandize and perpetuate the Prussian monarchy. The reasoning upon this subject was so strong, that it required the most irrefutable proofs or the strongest circumstances to show that the King of Prussia was in reality the enemy of France.
These considerations were sufficient to convince many minds that all the great military preparations which were going on in Prussia, were intended as well to give irresistible efficacy to the designs of these monarchs, as to afford in the mean time, colourable pretences for their apparent conduct.
It was very evident that the Emperor Napoleon and the King of Prussia, when supported by the military powers which belonged to each crown, could without the effusion of blood, prescribe to the north of Germany, nay to Europe any fate which they might choose. Whereas the chance of battle, might, according to its event, terminate destructively to one or the other, might indeed open the way for Russian domination. So much could the King of Prussia gain by negotiation; so much might he lose by war; that there were many who could not be persuaded that he would be the first to appeal to the sword.
The Emperor of France seems, not only to have kept a watchful eye upon Prussia, but to have been well acquainted with the real designs and feeble plans of that wavering and inconsiderate court, and this was, no doubt, the reason why some large detachments of the French army were left in favorable portions, in a state of inactivity, while Napoleon pursued the Austrians into Moravia, while in fact he risked the battle of Auersteritz with inferior numbers.
The manifesto of the King of Prussia, now affords reasons for all these things. It instructs us, without comment, in matters which were not then understood, and at once answers to the enquiries, why Prussia did not then join the coalition? Why Napoleon left so many troops contiguous to the Prussian states, in a state of inactivity? But the King of Prussia now declares that if the Treaty of Presburg had been delayed a few more days, he should have made a declaration of war.
These explanations will bring into view the general objects and tendencies of this celebrated manifesto.
in this country where so much pains is taken to mislead and inflame the public mind, it ought to be examined with impartiality, justice and candour. If this examination should be made, it will appear that no sovereign ever had better reasons than Napoleon, or more feeble excuses than the King of Prussia to justify their great battles, by the precarious issue of a battle.
Even the London press acknowledge that the style of the manifesto was calculated to gall & irritate the Emperor Napoleon, and that they should not be surprised if the war should assume a personal and acrimonious character. It seems, however, that the war has had but a very short duration; some eight or nine days only from the commencement to the final destruction of the grand and much boasted Prussian army.
It is hoped that some one who has talents and leisure, will in a more critical and elaborate manner publish such a commentary upon this manifesto, as may be justified either by facts which are admitted, or otherwise established. Q. R.
The Prussian Manifesto proves the King of Prussia to be as mean, as Napoleon is ambitious. He was at first lulled by the hope of plunder; and fear afterwards kept him quiet. But he found at length, that the more kicking and cutting he endured, the more he had to suffer, & he at length resolved to venture his crown upon his sword, rather than lose it by submission. Such is the true key to the Prussian Manifesto. Such is the uniform spirit of monarchies!
Two effects may be anticipated from the conquest of Prussia: the one relating to the continent: the other to G. Britain.
1. As the Emperor of Germany was stripped of his acquired possessions; so will the King of Prussia. The first was cut down to the hereditary states of Austria; and so will the last be reduced to the possessions of the House of Brandenburg.—A new confederation arose out of the ruins of the first; so will a northern one be formed from the ruins of the last. Bonaparte will be the Protector of both.
2. The Baltic will be closed against G. B. Will not this clog upon the exportation, connected with the support of the Prussian army, and the contributions of the French, advance the price of our own wheat?
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
[By a gentleman of Petersburg.]
TUNE "THE FAIR-HAIR'D CHILD."
BY CAROLAN.
How purer the tint on the cheek of my Rose, Than the dew-washed Pink in the valley that blows, From her mouth as she breathes, the rich perfume that grows As she sleeps in the Jessamine bower! Ah did but her eyes of soft Hazel their curtains ope, With their glances how vain would the dew's spangle cope, Or Iris' moist eyes in a Shower! Than the Cygnet's soft down, or the Lilly's pale hue, Is the neck of my Rose far fairer to view; But what shall compare with those veins of light blue, Which face her rich polish of snow? Or who shall describe the proud surge of her swelling breast, Gently heave with emotion, softly rise to be prest, And burn with confusion's soft glow? Sleep, sleep on my Rose, full dream of Love's bliss: There's nothing on earth worth regarding but this; Love's sigh, love's embrace, and his blood boiling kiss, My Rose, say these are thy due. But if disappointed to find, those rich joys a dream, You blushing awake, softly murmuring my name, Why, my Rose, we'll make your dreams true.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers, this day commence running a COACHEE HACK, from Richmond to Tappahannock, which will carry the mail and 3 or 4 persons with ease. The hour of leaving Richmond, will be every Wednesday at 9 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday, 10 o'clock, P. M. RETURNING—Leave Tappahannock on Friday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Richmond, on Saturday, at 5 P. M.
Price for each Passenger, 3 dolls. and 50 Cts. and in proportion for a shorter distance. Each passenger will be allowed to carry 15 pounds. Baggage will be carried at the rates of 150 lbs. considered as one person, and so on in proportion, more or less. The greatest care will be taken, but will not be liable for accidents.
JOHN WOODY & Co. P.S. The above mentioned Coach Hack, will start from the Bell-Tavern in Richmond. Should the subscribers meet with encouragement from a generous public, they contemplate running their Coach twice a week. King William, Dec 20. 2t.
THE General Meeting of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, will take place at Fifer's Tavern in this City, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, of the second Monday in the next month. Wm. H. FITZWYLLSONN, P. A. December 20. ep3j.
Having been disappointed in selling my Land in Surry County, some time past advertised in this paper, I NOW offer for sale the FARM whereon I am residing containing six hundred acres, situated on the bank of James River, five miles above Smith's ferry, and thirty-five from Norfolk. The elevated situation of this place gives a prospect of the River ten miles and thirty miles on the opposite shore, and perfectly tilts it to the most beautiful water prospect on a river in the state. The advantages and luxuries, with very little trouble, can be drawn from this source, in abundance, are not only convenient but substantial to a large family. There are extensive orchards of well chosen apple trees on the Land, and a well selected assortment of spring and summer fruits, grapes and in cultivated. Ten years residence on this place with a large family has proved it as healthy as elsewhere, and for two or three years past, we have been much more so. I flatter myself that a view of the improvements and soil will not disappoint any person desirous of making a permanent settlement on the River, (for such are not often offered for sale.) The terms will be made accommodating to the purchaser and if sold by the first January, possession may be had, in the course of that month, if required. RICHARD COCKE. Isle of Wight, Dec. 20. oaw4w.
WANTED immediately, ten tons of clean Merchable HEMP, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. Dec. 20. ep3j.
NOTICE.
The subscriber intends moving to the State of Kentucky, in April next.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of James Trabue, deceased, of Charlotte County, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated by that time. Otherwise this notice will be plead in bar against all claims. Those indebted to said estate, will please make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. JANE E. TRABUE, Adm. Dec. 20. 179
THE subscriber adopts this mode of informing his friends, that he intends to practise LAW in the District Chancery Court of Williamsburg. CARTER BRAXTON. King & Queen, Dec. 20. 179

Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12.
The Speaker stated to the House that he had received information from the Clerk of the public buildings that he was ready to proceed in securing the ceiling of the chamber of the House.
On motion of Mr. Bidwell, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Bassett in the chair—on the bill to revive and make permanent "An act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections for members of the House of Representatives of the U. S. and to compel the attendance of witnesses," and in addition to the same.
Mr. J. Clay remarked that in all the contested elections which had been conducted by ballot, a considerable difficulty had arisen in ascertaining from which of the candidates the votes given by unqualified persons should be deducted. For the purpose of removing, or at least lessening this difficulty, he had drafted a new section, which he purposed to submit for consideration. The objection heretofore made to examining the votes, to determine for which candidate they had been given, had been founded on the opinion that it interfered with the sacredness of the ballot. This, if a sound objection, could only apply to persons legally qualified to vote, as a principle fitted to save the rights of electors, and not of persons not legally qualified to vote. Mr. Clay said his object was to authorise a magistrate to examine on oath persons who had voted without being qualified for whom they had voted; that votes thus given might be deducted from the candidate for whom they were given. This would obviate much of the difficulty at present existing. Intending to offer such a provision, he moved that the committee should rise and ask leave to sit again.
Mr. Bidwell observed that the principle of the gentleman from Pennsylvania was a new one, that they should undertake to decide by law what votes shall not be examined. It appeared to him useless, as it was settled by the constitution, and unless constitutional evidence was given to the House of the existence of unqualified votes, this provision would abridge its constitutional power. A decision on the qualification of electors was expressly vested by the constitution in the House. It, therefore, appeared to him improper by statute to decide this point, which was the proper province of the House. A provision of that kind would go to put a construction on the meaning of the constitution, or to interfere with the constitutional powers vested in the House. Such being his present sentiments, he felt a repugnance to the proposition.
Mr. J. Clay said it was true that they could not by law decide what were the qualifications of electors. But he would ask, if in cases of voting viva voce , where the votes given for a particular candidate were proved not to be good, they were not deducted from him. His object was that the same process should be pursued where the election was by ballot. They had unquestionably a right to say that a man who voted, without being entitled, shall pay for whom he voted. Such a provision would not be putting a construction on the constitution not at present attached to it. It would only require those not entitled to vote to declare on oath for whom they had voted.
Mr. Smilie said he had no objection to the committee rising for the purpose of more fully considering the subject. He recollected that in the state in which he lived this point had often been discussed. Where votes been discussed. Where votes were given viva voce there was no difficulty. But where ballots were received, they could not compel the voter to say for whom he voted. He agreed with his colleague, that it would be no violation of principle to compel the unqualified voter to say on oath for whom he voted. The principle was so plain, it could not be denied. He hoped, however, that the committee would rise, that his colleague might be enabled to bring forward his proposition.
Mr. Bidwell said he was not disposed to precipitate a decision. He had, therefore, no objection to the committee rising; that gentlemen might mature their ideas on the subject. He would, however, observe that he considered the proposition objectionable in one point of view, as giving a magistrate the right of determining who were qualified voters, a point only to be decided by the House.
Mr. J. Clay observed that before the question was taken he would suggest the propriety of recommitting the bill, either to a select committee or to the committee of elections, to determine the propriety of his amendment, where the subject might be canvassed, and the amendment so modified as to be unexceptionable. He hoped the gentleman from Massachusetts, who had brought in the bill, would make this motion.
The question was then taken on the rising of the committee, and carried without a division—when the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. Holmes moved that the Committee of Ways and Means be discharged from the further consideration of the petitions of Arnold Martin, of Sarah his wife, William Kincaid, John Baughman, Philip Turner, and Ludwig Kn., all barred by the statute of limitations, and that they should be referred to the committee appointed to consider what provision should be made for such claims, to which motion the House agreed.
Mr. Randolph observed that during the last session several petitions from persons engaged in the collection of the public revenue, praying for an increase of emoluments, had been referred to the Committee of Ways and Means—likewise a report of the Secretary of the Treasury and the committee under the instructions of the House, as well as from the general powers delegated to them, had taken up the subject in a general point of view, in order to modify the existing system as circumstances required. The subject had required much attention, and after a schedule had been made out, it by some means got mislaid. Mr. R. concluded by moving that the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, together with the petitions, should be referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, which motion was agreed to.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Committee appointed to enquire what claims against the U. S. are barred by the statutes of limitation, which in reason and justice ought to be provided for by law.
Messrs. Stanton, Tenney, Stedman, Chittenden, Danna, Tracey, Lambert, Pugh, Brown, N. R. Moore, J. Morrow, Vir. Stanford, T. Moore, M. Stith, Rhea of Ten. Bedinger, and J. M. Morrow.
SENATE.
DECEMBER 12.
The Senate took into consideration the bill, entitled "An act to suspend the operation of an
act, intitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares, and merchandise, and to remit the penalties incurred under the same."
When the following amendments were agreed to without a division, viz. strike out at the end of the 2d sec. the following words: "This act shall take effect from and after the passing thereof."
Add to the end of the bill the following section:
And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised, further to suspend the operation of the aforesaid act, if in his judgment the public service should require it: Provided, That such suspension shall not extend beyond the second Monday in December next.
The bill, so amended, was read a third time, and passed, without a division.
THE FEDERAL COURT.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 16.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1806.
The public mind, was perhaps never excited in a greater degree, than by the expectation of the events of this day. An unusual concourse of people had assembled from Lexington, and various other places in order to be present at the important trial of the late vice president of the United States. The charges were of such a magnitude, that even had they been against any common individual, they were well calculated to excite public interest.
After the opening of the court the deputy marshal proceeded to call over the names of the jury, when one of them, viz. captain Apperson was absent. The public attorney being out of court, the judge ordered his attendance, to inform him of the circumstance. On the attorney's entering the court, he informed the judge that owing to the non-attendance of a most material witness, viz. Mr. Davis Floyd, he would be under the necessity of postponing this very material investigation for the present. His honor judge Linn then discharged the jury.
A few minutes after their discharge, colonel Burr entered, attended by Henry Clay and John Allen, Esqrs. His counsel—He rose and addressing himself to the court expressed both his surprise and regret, that the grand jury which had been called for the purpose of investigating his conduct, should have been discharged so precipitately; and requested to know the cause of the postponement of the proposed investigation. Mr. Davies rose in reply and briefly stated, that the absence of Mr. Floyd, compelled him to postpone his proceedings; that it was true he could have entered into an investigation of several of the charges by the other witnesses, but the evidence of Mr. Floyd was essentially necessary in order to connect them together—Col. Burr rose again and expressed a desire it should be expressly understood that every exertion had been used in his power to compel the attendance of witnesses, and wished if Mr. Davies could inform him of the cause of the absence of Mr. Floyd. Mr. Davies stated that on Saturday he had been informed by Mr. Clay, that if there were any of the witnesses over whom col. Burr had any influence, that he would exert every endeavor to bring them forward; but he declined giving Mr. Clay any names conceiving that the process issued by the court was sufficient for that purpose. Col. Burr rose again and expressed a desire that the cause of the postponement should be entered upon record; and the reason of the absence of Mr. Floyd should be known. To this, Mr. Davies agreed, and observed, that as to the absence of Mr. Floyd, the marshal who had been after him, informed him it was occasioned by his being a member of the legislature of the Indiana territory; and that he had set out to attend that legislative body about ten days ago.
Col. Burr then addressed himself to the court, and requested that the citizens of the state, should dismiss their apprehensions for the present; and hoped that they would remain neutral, nor suffer their minds to be biased to his prejudice, until the investigation was made.
The deportment of col. Burr, as usual, was manly and dignified. It is true his countenance appears to have suffered considerably within these few years; and the many misfortunes in which he has been involved, have evidently left the traces of care and anxiety deeply impressed upon his features. His eye, however, retains all its natural penetration and acuteness; but the bland and captivating serenity which his countenance formerly displayed, appears to be exchanged for a deep and thoughtful melancholy.
The following is a list of the witnesses who were summoned by direction of Mr. Davies, to give testimony against col. Burr every one of whom attended:
  Sam. N. Duckett,  Jefferson,    William Fleckner,  do.    Benjamin Sebastian,  do.    John Jordan, jun.  Fayette,    Thomas Bodley,  do.    Jesse Bedloe,  do.    Thomas P. Reed,  Mercer,    John Adair,  do.    Thomas T. Davis,  Indiana Territory,    Charles Lynch,  Shelby,    John Brown,  Franklin.  
The following is the last order of the court of this extraordinary case:—
The grand jury empanelled and sworn to enquire, &c. on the third day of this term, and who adjourned over to this day, being called, appeared in court agreeably to adjournment.
And thereupon came also the attorney for the United States, and suggested to the court, that although all the witnesses actually summoned on behalf of the United States attended, yet he could not now proceed on the enquiry intended for the grand jury; because Davis Floyd, a witness on behalf of the United States, for whom the marshal had been sent with a subpoena to Jeffersonville, his usual residence, could not be had during the session of the Indiana legislature, now in session, of which he was a member, and that his attendance was indispensable.
It is thereupon ordered that the grand jury be discharged, &c. (A copy)
Attest, THOS. TUNSTALL, C. K. D. C.
On this extraordinary proceeding, we are all aware, that the field of conjecture will be travelled in every direction by the curious reader and inquisitive politician. With ourselves, we confess, it has excited neither astonishment nor surprise, being, as we before mentioned, well informed on the subject eighteen months ago. This was the business which we proposed to unfold under the head of Miranda's expedition. That expedition was only a very inferior part of the scheme, and Miranda himself, an inferior agent in the plan. From the steps which have been taken by the public attorney, we now deem it improper to enter into a detail of this conspiracy, being assured that he is possessed of all the information of which we are; and that he is a much more proper instrument than the editors of a newspaper, to prevent its accomplishment.
Respecting the defeat or success of this project of colonel Burr, we are, however, still dubious; we know his powers are great; his intrigues are incalculable; his confidants many, and his designs so well organized, that a spirited and prompt decision on the part of the government of the union, can alone defeat them.
Whether or not the necessary measures will be taken by the public executive, we know not; but we
are confident that such alone will secure the peace of the western country, and the happiness of the Atlantic states.
We observed in the first number of the Western World, that unless a conspiracy of the nature of that described by the public attorney, were in agitation, that the history of the Kentucky Spanish Association would for us have been buried in oblivion. Our principal view, in narrating it, was to illustrate the present scheme of col. Burr, and to show that the design of forming a separate and distinct government in the west, had been a continued project of 20 years standing. A number of feeble attempts have been made in the Kentucky Gazette, to impeach the public with a belief, that the conspiracy at present in agitation, was a creature of the editors of the Western World. The same idea has also been re-echoed by several of the servile prints in the Atlantic states; but the affidavit of the public attorney will at least prove that it was no fabrication of ours. It ought also to be observed, that the cause of col. Burr's trial for high misdemeanors not proceeding, was the absence of the most material witness, and not want of proof. Upon the return of this witness, we imagine a motion will be made by the federal attorney, for a renewal of the process.
The project of col. Burr, is doubtless of the most extensive nature, and if accomplished, will affect not only the interest of the western country, but of the known world. A revolution in the Spanish provinces of North America, will speedily when aided by Miranda, lead to one in South America, and the whole along with the western states of the union, organised into one empire, headed by a man of the enterprise and talents of col. Burr, will present a phenomenon in the political history of the globe perhaps only equalled by the modern empire of France.
With a certain belief of the advanced progress which is already made towards the accomplishment of this immense revolution; we cannot but view with the most melancholy sensations, the growing popularity of col. Burr in the western country and particularly in Kentucky. Will it be believed by our fellow citizens in the Atlantic states, that notwithstanding the known character of Burr for intrigue, and the solemn affidavit of the federal attorney as to his machinations, that he is courted and regarded in Frankfort and Lexington more in the capacity of a supernatural being, than a wandering conspirator? But such is the infatuation which at present unhappily blinds many of our ruling and respectable men.
Be the event what it may, it shall ever be a gratifying consolation with us, that we had sufficient confidence, altho' seated in the midst of the emitters of this man, to found before it was too late the tocsin of danger to our fellow-citizens. We have done our duty—the federal attorney has done his. It belongs to the public executive to discharge theirs, and save their country from the impending destruction.
Western World.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1806.
John Somerville, Plf. against David Roff, Deft. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT of LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-five dollars and thirty-seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th day of January 1807.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D.
CASH will be given for three or four NEGRO BOYS from 14 to 20 years of age.—Inquire of the printer. December 18, 6t.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The Subscriber being desirous to remove, offers for sale the following Property, in the Town of Tappahannock:
THE HOUSES & LOTS, lately occupied by Archibald McCall, Esq. The improvements are, a two story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Dairy, Smokehouse and Stable; the dwelling house is situated on the River bank, commanding an extensive view for many miles up and down the Rappahannock, and is by far the most convenient and pleasant house in the place; there are three good rooms and a passage on each floor, and good cellars divided in three apartments, with fire places in each.
The Store-house and Lot, which at present occupancy, is also for sale. also for sale. The store is well fitted up, in good repair, and is an excellent stand for the retail business. There is a good Granary and Stable on the Lot.—To any person wishing to engage in the Mercantile line, this property will be an object, it being in the neighbourhood of wealthy and respectable Farmers. I am also disposed to sell the flock of Goods, that I have on hand, consisting of a good selection of DRY GOODS and GROCERIES.—Terms will be made known on application to THOMAS BROCKENBROUGH. Tappahannock, Dec. 13. 6t.
SALE OF SHARES
IN THE RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. In pursuance of a Resolution of the President and Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, passed at their meeting held at Edward Hallam's Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on the 10th day of this month:
WILL be sold at Auction, on the Eagle-Tavern, in the said City, on the 4th day of next month, all SHARES belonging to delinquent Stockholders in the said Company. N. SHEPPARD, Treasurer. December 13. tdf.
STEPHEN BARANZINO,
HAS just received a fresh assortment of Looking-Glasses, and Prints, among which is the Battle of Trafalgar. Pictures framed and glazed. Mouldings of all sizes and patterns. S. B. lives at Mr. James Goodwin's, near the Baptist Meeting-House. Dec. 13. 4t.
A VALUABLE FARM—FOR SALE. I 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 stairs, 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. tdf.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE subscriber is very desirous of taking in WRITING of any kind during the winter evenings. JOSEPH JACKSON. N. B. A few very handsome LOMBARDY POPLAR TREES for sale, at his place of residence, on Shockoe-Hill. J. J. December 13. tm.
To satisfy a decree of the Federal District Court, Hodges & Tate, vs. the estate of Edward Carter, dec'd; also a judgment of Backhouse, vs. the same, and two decrees of the court of Chancery, Francis Brooke, and Polly his wife, and Ann William Carter, vs. the same; I shall offer for sale, at Minton, in Albemarle, on the first day of January, 1807; one hundred and fifty negroes. Among those negroes, there are ten Carpenteres, and a Blacksmith: the residue consists of likely Fellows with their families. A certain proportion of these negroes, will be offered for each, & a part of them on a reasonable credit. Those negroes will be sold, subject to the life estate of Mrs. Sally Carter. CHARLES CARTER, Executor. December 2. tf.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
JACOB JOHNSON,
WHOLESALE and retail Book-Seller and Stationer. HAS CONSTANTLY FOR SALE, AT HIS STORE, A FEW DOORS BELOW THE MARKET, RICHMOND:
A VARIETY of the most useful works in the different departments of literature, the best variety of Juvenile Publications ever offered for the improvement of the American youth, and all the common and necessary articles of Stationery.
J. Johnson having an extensive book establishment in Philadelphia, is enabled to sell on as low terms as any other house in the United States. He therefore very respectfully solicits the orders of country merchants, &c. &c. Cash given for all kinds of clean linen and cotton rags. Nov. 28. 2aw 4w
FOR SALE,
MILITARY CERTIFICATES: BEARING 6 per cent interest, receivable at the Treasury in discharge of taxes, due previous to the year 1798. Apply to THOMAS WILSON. Dec. 9. tf.
FOR SALE,
CLOVER-FARM, whereon I now live, laying in Louisa county, on the South Anna River, adjoining the Land of Capt. James Winton and Mr. Edward Garland, containing 309 1-2 acres; the plantation in good repair. On this Land are valuable meadows well set with timber and herb grass, and a great deal more ready prepared for sowing. There is a good Apple Orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees; there is a number of highly manured Lots with a very highly manured garden. The situation is a very handsome & pleasant one; the improvements are very convenient and comfortable and are insured. A great bargain may be had in this valuable property, the present owner of Tobacco will show the fertility of the soil. If it is not sold privately before Louisa January court, it will then be sold at public sale. A small part of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance to be paid in two equal annual payments. F. L. CAMPBELL. Louisa, Dec. 16. 2aw3w.
A BARGAIN
MAY be had in a Chariot, Harness, and pair of excellent horses—Enquire of the Editor. August 5. tf.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscriber has 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, Watt 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. 2d, 1806. ep tf.
ANDREW JAMIESON'S ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS,
Now Landing. A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his far-fam'd excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also superior 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 back lift Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf.
FOR SALE,
Muscovado Sugar in hds. do. of first quality, in bbls. Holland Gin and empty Gin Casks, L. P. Teneriffe Wine, Cogniac Brandy, Molasses in hds. and tierces, Coffee and German Steel. SAMUEL MYERS. Tgw. Nov. 25. tf.
S. JACOBS
Has just received his supply of FALL AND FANCY GOODS:
—CONSISTING OF— SUPERFINE and common Cloths, Coatings and Kerseymeres, Lyon Skins and frizes, Keldal Cottons, Plains and half ticks, Rose, striped and point Blankets, Manchester and Bennet's Cord, Fancy Velveteen, Silk, Cotton, Worsted and plain Hosiery, Gloves, Durants, Wilberes, Bombazets and Bombazeen, Irish Linens and Ozanburgs, India Cottons, Cambricks and Fancy Mullins, Silk, Camel Hair and Cotton Shawls, Calicoes, Cotton and Silk Chambrays and Italian Sarcenets, Veils, &c. &c. A few Ladies elegant Circassian Robes unusually low. The whole of which will be sold on terms the most reasonable that found goods can be afforded for. Gun Powder single and double F. off superior quality by the Keg. Nov. 18. tf.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rote and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carapets and Carpeting, Bombazets, Swandown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheetings, Kerseymeres, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.
ROBERT JOHNSTON,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of DRY GOODS & IRONMONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit. N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shockoe-Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's. October 7. tf.
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders, in the BANK of Virginia, for the purpose of appointing Directors of the Bank, and the several offices of Directors and Deposit, will be held in the City of Richmond, on Monday the fifth of January next. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. ep tf. Dec. 5.
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. Prosser and Maucure's Foundry Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles:— LONDON Spoons, Pannels and hand-Saws, Casted and German do. Caled Files of every description, Till Locks, Brats and Wren, Wood Screws of every size, 3d. 4d. & 6d. wrought Spigs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brass Nails, Straining & Girt Webb, Plated Bedde Birts assorted, Do. stirrup Irons do. Brs mounted Reel blade Squares, Dials 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 Calicoes, Bennet's Velvet and Patent Cord, Manchester Shawls, Fashionable Silk Hose, Rote and Duffel Blankets, Carle Linens and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low, December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William AR. 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 store, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. 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 Maker's 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.
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE and LOT on Shockoe-Hill, at present occupied by Capt. Benjamin Shepard, possessing every accommodation for a family, as done amongst the most airy & elegant situations in the city. Also—An unimproved LOT adjoining the above. A purchaser will be allowed great accommodation in the payment. THOS. NORVELL. Nov. 11. tf. N. B. I am authorised to sell nine floors in the Manufactory Turnpike. T. N.
THE Subscriber, has taken the Store lately occupied by Granberry and Hancock, where he offers for sale at reduced prices, 3 Bales blue Cloths 1 Bale assorted Flannels 3 Bales India Piece Goods. Also—A few bales of India Piece Goods. JAMES SMITH. October 23. tf.
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: IRISH LINENS, Flanders Sheetings, Oznaburgs, Hessian, Long-lawns, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Superfine and Second Bread Cloth, and Kerseymeres, Blankets, Coatings and Flannels, Bennet's and Fancy cords and Velvets, Swandown and Mole-skins, Rich figured Satins, Silver-Mullins, Sarcenets, Italian Lutzelburgs, Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns. A few excellent silk Petticoats, Gloves and Hosiery, elegant Plumes, wreaths and fancy Head Ornamentals, a variety of handsome Ribbons, Table Cloths and Napkins in sets 3-4, 7-4 & 10-4 Diapers. A few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces, Sets of Cut Glass Decanters, Wine and Tumblers, glass Bows, specie-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 Bolting-Cloths. Dec. 11. ep tf.
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 Lawyer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
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.
RUMFORD ACADEMY.
INSTRUCTION of youth will commence at this place on the 15th of January next, under the direction of Messrs. Chiles Terrell, and Edward Garlick, the latter of whom will also board 24 boys, who will thereby receive the constant attention and advice of those gentlemen. The studies of this institution will be the following:—