The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-08-26 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 32.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 26, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 75   Wheat, New, 1 25   Flour—superfine, New, 7 50   Corn Meal—per bushel, 100   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 190   Whiskey—per gallon, 58  
REMOVAL.
DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCoull, where, in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of
MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c.
The whole of which he offers for sale at reduced prices. Orders from Physicians, Merchants and others, will be promptly attended to and carefully executed. It is his intention to devote much personal attention to his shop, and to sell such Medicines as he uses in his practice only. Families can have proper directions to accompany such articles as they buy of him.
Among a great variety, he begs leave to enumerate— Peruvian Bark, Sarsaparilla, Scilla, Senna, Manna, Salts, Gambier, Spanish Flies, Digitalis, Pink Root, Opium, Arrow Root, also , Anderson's Pills, Bateman's Drops, British Oil, Balsam of Honey, Ching's Worm Lozenges, Hamilton's do. do., Churches Cough Drops, also , Corralline , Daffy's Elixir , Effen's Peppermint , Effen's Motherwort , Greenland's Lotion , Church's Lotion , Gosling's Cordial , Hartley's Oil , Hartley's Water , James's Powd.  Jessop's Drops , Jessop's Plaster , Peppermint Lozenges , Lip Salve , Liquid Tus Blue , Stear's Ointment , Orange Flower Water
ALSO—A small supply of Medical Books for sale. February 4. Ef
TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
JUNE 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 30th day of June, 1798, and to the reimbursement of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 18th day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them: and that the principal of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same place, be paid on the 18th day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 18th day of September ensuing, nor of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, after the 18th day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stock, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the 18th day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. (oawt118.)
July 1.
TO BE RENTED,
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Hines, and lately by Capt. John B. Pleasants, is now good for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the Bird in Hand) at the corner of the Street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The tenements will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, Sergeant of the City, or to
JACOB I. COHEN. (1aw1f)
February 25.
A MINISTER is wanted for the Parish of St. George, in the county of Spotsylvania, lately became vacant by the resignation and consequent relinquishment of the Rev. Mr. Hugh, a minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Proposals will be received by the subscribers till the first day of November next, and it is expected the gentleman contracting will enter upon the duties of his office, on the first Sunday in December next, or sooner if convenient.
JAMES BROWN, } Church Wm. TAYLOR, } Wardens. Fredericksburg, August 9, 1806.
THOMAS RUTHERFORD & Co.
Are desirous to sell:
A Few Boxes 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 30 Crates Queens Ware, and a quantity of Liverpool Salt loose and in sacks, just received on consignment by the Folly Mariah from Dublin and Liverpool. May 27.
TO RENT,
THE TENEMENT formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Alexander Dunlap and lately by Wm. T. Stone, at the west end of the Market Bridge, and adjoining the house in which an extensive Vendue Store is about to be established. If more agreeable, it would sell, on reasonable terms, a Lease of about seven and an half years in the said tenement.
WILLIAM M'KIM. cof
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by John M. Rose, of the county of Buckingham, bearing date the 19th day of June, 1802, for the purposes therein expressed, will be sold, on Saturday the 30th day of August next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the City of Richmond (Virginia) for ready money, a certain Tract or Parcel of LAND, containing 615 acres, more or less, lying and being in the county of Davidson and state of Tennessee, on the waters of Stones river, it being the same land which was granted by the State of North-Carolina to Willoughby Williams, assignee of Amos Davidson by patent, bearing date the 14th day of April 1794, and number 2489—beginning at a hickory running south 320 poles to a walnut, thence east 320 poles to a Mulberry, thence North 320 poles to a Walnut, thence West 320 poles to the beginning.
EDMUND W. ROOTES. (oawt6)
WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, a little below the Capitol, and near the Bank, will attend to all commands in the line of his business with which he may be favored. As it is the peculiar characteristic of all quacks and imposters to pretend to great abilities, but merely say that he hopes those who may choose to patronize him in his way, will have good reason to be satisfied with the performance of his work. He will be completely satisfied when his skill as an artist meets with such encouragement as it ought justly to claim. August 19. cof.
THE subscriber withholds to sell 633 acres of land lying on James river, opposite to the 7 Islands, 65 miles above Richmond, upon which are two bad fisheries—for terms, apply to William Hansford on the premises, or to the subscriber within ten miles of the same. WILLIS TELL. July 29. (oawt6.)
THE Subscriber has taken the house formerly occupied by the late Mr. David Patterson, where he has on hand—Imperial, Hylton and Young Hylton TEAS—a quantity of BAR IRON; SALT in Sacks; WRAPPING PAPER; INDIKO; a few boxes 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 WINDOW GLASS; a few barrels HERRINGS—in addition to a pretty general assortment of GROCERIES: which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash, or exchange for country produce. He is also expecting soon to receive, a good supply of GERMAN OZNAURGS. EDWARD JOHNSTON. Manchester, August 15. 62w
FOUND upon the subscribers plantation, about the tenth of June last, three stray MULES, two horses & a mare, all of them bays, had the appearance of having been worked, are supposed to be three years old and have been appraised to fifty dollars each. The owner is requested to prove his property, pay all costs, and take a way his mules. THOMAS CARY NELSON. Bleak-Hill, King William, August 15. (oawt3w.)
FOR RENT,
THE Tavern & Land, at King & Queen court house, with all the houses thereunto belonging, (except the store house, occupied by myself; and the shop lately used by Doct r Newball and Pendleton.) This place is so well known in the neighbouring counties, to be a profitable stand for a Tavern, that to say much by recommendation, would be unnecessary; its being the seat of a county and District Court, and lying on the main road, leading from Gloucester and Mathews counties, to the city of Richmond, give it a considerable advantage over the Taverns at court house generally. The land attached to the Tavern, is capable of yielding annually from 175 to 200 barrels of corn; and from 300 to 400 bushels of wheat. I am of opinion that the field which is now in corn, is capable of producing 600 bushels of wheat, if put in the ensuing fall in good time, which privilege will be allowed to those who rent the place. I have made 430 bushels of wheat from the same field, when not as large by 30 acres, and none of it in the high state of cultivation that it is at present. This place will be rented for two years, and in all probability, for two years more at the expiration of the first term. I will contract privately with any person wishing to rent, and if not disposed of by the second Monday in September next, it will then be let as publicly at King & Queen court house, (it being court day,) if rented before that time, which notice will be given. Apply to Robert Pollard, and Thos. C. Hummer, Esquires, residing at King & Queen court house, or the subscriber. THOMAS GARNETT. (14S.)
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
We have had frequent accounts from the Michigan territory that an Indian war appeared to be impending. These accounts were soon afterwards contradicted, and ascribed to Indian traders; but the traders have been ill used by having those reports attributed to them, as being circulated to promote their speculations. For a variety of articles of intelligence from Michigan territory that serious expectations of hostilities have been entertained there. The following are copies of "Talks," delivered in the presence of a number of Indian chiefs, to captain Dunham, commander of the United States troops at Michimakinaw, and his answer. Boyan Palladiah.
TALKS,
Delivered to capt. Dunham, at the Grand Council of Indians, Chiefs of the Chippewas & Ottawas tribes, held at Michimakinaw, June 20, 1806.
My Father: We have come to see you and to give you our hand; we hope you will listen to us.
My Father: Our ancestors once owned this island; we can still point out the spot where some of them sleep, and the bones of others are now white, in the cave where they are
* There are two caves on the island of Macana filled with human bones, many of them are in a high state of preservation.
deposited. 'Tis a little spot, but it is still dear to us.
My Father: The time I am speaking of was before the man with pale face came among us. We then had only kettles of clay, and our hatchets were made of stone.
My Father: The French taught our fathers the use of the musket instead of the bow and arrow; and they gave them hatchets made of iron. They were very good to us, and gave us many good things.
My Father: When red coats [British] came among us they gave us bread and meat and blankets; they were very kind. The big knives [Americans] have also given us bread and meat, and we are now your children.
My Father: We, the chiefs of the Chippewas and Ottawas at Croche, now speak from the heart. We respect our great American father. And hold his white children firmly by the hand.
My Father: Sir John Johnson (of Montreal) has always been the friend of red men. You have often told us the fame of our great American father. Our hearts towards him are clear as this wampum. [Six strings of white wampum here given as a pledge of sincerity.]
My Father: When our father general Wilkinson came here and took us by the hand, he gave us this talk [showing his speech in writing] it was a good talk, it tickled our ears, but it did not warm our backs.
My Father: We are all your children. If any wicked birds come among us, 'tis our duty to tell you. We have had a belt and talk from the red coats, asking us to raise warriors to help them; but we did not listen.
[Three strings of wampum.] My Father: We are a little people, not equal to you. We hope you will give us charity when we are in need of it. We are very poor.
My Father: Since the big knives, [Americans] have been here we have been well treated. You have been a good father. We hope you will continue so, and consider us.
My Father: It is very hard when our children cannot pay all our debts, that they should be put in prison. They are very poor, and cannot pay all their debts.
My Father: Some of the traders are here present, and perhaps they may have something to say, when I have done. I wish you would consider us, and let the traders bring their rum along with them when they come among us.
My Father: We, the chiefs and warriors of the Chippewas and Ottawas here present, are your real children. We love our white brethren, and are ready to do them good. We shall always hold them firmly by the hand. We hope father you will not let the merchants impose us for debt.
My Father: We hope you will not forget us, but ask our great father to send us the goods general Wilkinson promised us. We are very poor. If he will not allow you to give us his milk [rum], perhaps he may send us some tobacco to smoke.
My Father: I have no more to say, we love your white children, and will always do them good, I hope you will remember us. (Six strings of wampum.)
ADDITIONAL TALK.
By the old chief Kitchi Nagon, or Grand Sable, (about 90 years old) formerly principal proprietor of the island of Michimakinaw.
My Father: The mouth of the great chief has been open: and you have listened. Now permit me to speak.
My Father: I am an old man, very old, I am now addressing you for the last time. I hope you will listen.
My Father: We have been threatened with being put to jail; we hope you will not suffer the merchants to put our sons in jail, when they cannot pay all, we hope for your pity; we will pay all we can.
My Father: I shall soon go to sleep. I hope you will continue your kindness to our wives and children, and to our young men; and let them find their feet on Round Island. It is the resting place of our fathers. We love to sit by their graves when we are wearied with hunting. I shall soon go to rest and sleep with my friends.
My Father: Our young men are not like Soldiers, they do not like to be drunk. If they are foolish, we hope you will not give them any rum, but forgive them.
My Father: The traders have locked up their Milk [rum] this is very hard; I hope you will give your orders to let it loose.
My Father: We have some sick people among us, we hope you will speak to the great Spirit to make them well; so that our hearts may be glad, and their kindred rejoice. I hope the great Spirit will have pity!
My Father: I have no more to say; I now take you by the hand, and bid you Farewell! (Eight strings of wampum.)
A little island, opposite Macana, where the Indians bury their dead, and received by them on that account.
Capt. DUNHAM'S ANSWER.
Brothers: I am happy to see you. I have long wished to see you together, and to take you by the hand, for I have something to say.
Brothers: I am pleased with what you have said. I hope it was sincere from the heart. I know very well that bad birds have been hovering about in this quarter; they have filled my ears with bad reports.
Brothers: I have been told that many of the Red People have been dissatisfied; and I have heard before that a war had been circulating among your different tribes, to induce them to take up the hatchet against the Americans.
Brothers: This I hope is not true. Not because we are afraid of war, but because we love peace. Because we had rather see the chain of friendship brighter, than to see the hatchet bloody.
Brothers: I have been told, by a very swift bird from Fort Wayne, that the red people have formed a plan to take my fort. This I do not believe, for red men are not fools. Nor do I fear it—because my eyes are open; our knives are not only big, but sharp, and our flints never miss fire.
Brothers: I was told four days ago, by a friendly bird, whispering in my ears, that you were going to bring me some wampum and a very friendly talk, in order to blind my eyes, that I might not see you till the hatchet, till I felt the blow. This I do not believe.
Brothers: But suppose you were to take my fort, and get my scalp, with those of my brave
soldiers, into the bargain, what would you gain by it? Or what would your great father lose by it? Very little!
Brothers: I would only kindle his anger, which is terrible when it burns—and yours, and your wives, and your little ones would all be consumed! He knows all your lodges; he knows, to a man, how many warriors you have; he has his white children and warriors planted all around you. You could not escape. You would all be cut off as clean as I cut off my beard when I have. Who would be left to tell the story? Not one.
Brothers: I hope you will not be offended, because I tell you the truth. I do not lay this to fill your hearts with fear, or to make your hands tremble. I am not speaking to old women. I know you are brave. You do not fear anything. I only remind you of what you all know. The certain consequences of taking up the hatchet, which has been so long buried.
Brothers: But your great father would be sorry to see this, because he is the great friend of red men; and loves you all. Your prosperity is near to his heart. He wishes you to be strong and to stand up together yet a great while, as a people.
Brothers: You were once very strong and powerful—a great people. We were then a little cloud rising out of the great water in the east. This little cloud has now become great; it has spread itself over the whole heavens, and over-shadows the whole land of our fathers, while you have become weak and scattered, very few, and must come and take shelter under it.
We are like the fan in the east, rising in its full strength. You are like the fan sitting in the west, when its strength is gone.
Brothers: The Great Spirit has done this! He made both white and red men. They are all his children. The blood that runs in our veins is all of the same colour. The Great Spirit knows what is best, and we must submit to the will of the Great Spirit!
Brothers: As the Great Spirit with general Wayne, we took you by the hand and smoked together. The hatchet was then buried—I hope for ever. It must not be taken up again.
Brothers: Your Great Father is the friend of red men and the friend of peace. He wishes you to hunt without fearing a foe, and learn of us those arts by which you could live, if hunting should fail you.
Brothers: Your great father wishes you to learn to build huts, that will shelter you from the rain and cold, to use the plough, and to raise cattle and sheep. So that each of you may be able to say, "This house and that cornfield are mine, for they were my father's they will be my sons, and my grandsons after him." So that you may have bread and meat to fill you, when you are hungry, and clothing to keep you warm, when Buffaloes and Beavers will no longer be found in the forest. This is the will of your Great Father.
Brothers: If any bad bird comes among you from the south, do not listen: If any advises you to take up arms against the Americans, it is a wicked bird; it is a vulture that wishes to destroy you. Remember what I say, do not listen to it, but inform me.
Brothers: If a bad alights among you from the north or the east, and whispers in your ear of war, do not believe it, it will deceive you. The red coasts and big knives are friends. They will not draw the bow against each other. Besides, you must always be ready to fight for your father, if he needs your assistance: for he is your father; the country all round you is his and you must look to him alone for protection.
Brothers: Least you should forget who are your friends, I shall present you with the American flag; you have seen it before, but I will explain it to you.
Brothers: These seventeen stars are the seventeen fires of the American people. These seventeen stripes so closely interwoven show how closely our fires are united to form one great national fire. The red and the white severally represent the red and the white children of our great father, who all sit around it, and equally feel the warmth. When you look up, and see this waving in your camp, it will tell you who are your friends, and where you must look for protection.
Brothers: As to what you say of gen. Wilkinson's promise in the talk you have shown me, it is not his fault that it has not been fulfilled; nor yet the fault of your great father. The presents are forwarded to Detroit, where they are refused to some of the chiefs of your nation, who probably engage to give you your share. But I shall speak of this to your great father, and I am sure he will see that you have justice done you in future.
Brothers: You complain that the merchants lock up their milk, they do right; because your great father orders it, if he should let it loose it would become a flood that would overwhelm you, you know it has destroyed thousands of your people; it is not milk but poison. You see how it takes away the strength of a man, when he drinks it so that he cannot stand up. Just so it will take away the strength of your nation, so that it can no longer stand up, as a people. Your great father sees this, and therefore orders us to lock up his milk.
Brothers: You appear apprehensive of being put in prison for debt—you need not be afraid; your Great Father would not allow it. You must however be honest and pay your debts; otherwise your Father will be displeased; besides, it is for your interest to be punctilious in your payment—otherwise the merchants will lock up from you not only their milk, but every thing else. You must not run in debt more than you can pay.
Brothers: I have said a great deal, but I have a little more to say. A few weeks ago a clerk of Mr. Brings was shot through the right hand, by an Indian at the river Bre Marquit, without provocation. He will lose his hand, and tis a wonder he was not killed on the spot. This fancy Indian did at the same time, that he would always shoot white men like ducks, wherever he could find them.
Brothers: I do not blame you for the wicked act of this man. I have received a string of wampum from the chief of that place. He says this is a bad Indian, that he has already killed several people, and that he ought to be punished. This is right, 'tis no more than justice.
Brothers: You well know that I am always ready to render justice to you. 'Tis but a few days since I compelled a white man to give satisfaction to an Indian, whom he had beaten and abused. I punished him according to our laws, and compelled him to bring me fureties that he would not do the like again. This act of justice
on my part, to one of you being present, saw with your own eyes.
Brothers: Justice must now be done on the other side. You must find this man and bring him to me. I demand him in the name of your Great Father, who is ready to do justice to all men equally, without regarding the color of the skin. I demand him that he may be tried, and punished by our laws, and make satisfaction to the man he injured.
Brothers: I have no more to say, but remember what I have said; that the Americans are your friends, that you must always look to them for protection, that you must not go to war against them, but do all in your power to bring on the chains of friendship, and to live in peace, that you may always expect justice from your father, and that you must always be ready and willing to render it to him and all his people; so that the great Spirit may bless you and your flock. This is what I tell you in the name of our Great Father, the President of the Seventeen Fires.
Foreign Intelligence.
Continuation of news received at Norfolk and Philadelphia.
Liverpool, June 23.
POLITICAL RETROSPECT.
Notwithstanding the secrecy observed by his majesty's ministers in their diplomatic proceedings, a secrecy which must be applauded even by their most strenuous opponents, the count of peace has been more loud and grateful to the public ear during the last week, than at any period for the two preceding years. That negotiations of some kind are carrying on is, we think, undeniable. The idea is warranted by the interchange of communications between the two governments, as well as by the rapid and almost uninterrupted rise of the funds, which was the consequence of considerable quantities by houses of the first respectability, and particularly by the agents and brokers of persons generally understood to be in possession of the best and earliest intelligence. Yet, when we consider the wide and rigid precautions adopted by administration, and the arts and trickery of the ally, we confess ourselves at a loss to discover any real and solid grounds for forming an opinion, not that negotiations are carrying on, but that they are likely to lead to a secure and honorable peace.
Before we enter into any reasoning on this subject, it may not be unnecessary to remark that the report of Lord Yarmouth having had a share in the communications which may have taken place between France and Great-Britain appears altogether unfounded. Neither by his habits of life, nor by his acquisitions and talents is he qualified to be the medium of such interchanges of sentiment. The N o Lord's abilities are not allowed to tower beyond a mediocrity, his character and capacity must have been known to M r Talleyrand, and we cannot bring ourselves to believe that either that subtle minister or Mr. Fox would be gratified with the service of such an agent. On the other hand, we can scarcely think his Lordship would have condescended to sink himself to the level of a common messenger, a mere state post boy or letter-carrier. With respect to Mr. Adair's mission, we are confident it must be of the highest importance; but from the shortness of the time since his departure, and the absolute necessity of co-operating with Russia in the adjustment of preliminaries, nothing can have reached Government on the part of that gentleman to justify the prevalent opinion in favor of peace.
Looking, however, at the reciprocal state of the two principal belligerent powers, what we peculiarly contend for, is that, whether negotiations have, or have not been hitherto carried on with a favourable appearance, they can hold out no satisfactory promise, and earnest of terminating in a peace such as his Majesty's ministers could make or the country at large would be gratified with. For this sentiment we have only to refer our readers to the actual situation, to the undignified conduct, to the avowed opinions of the Emperor of the French. Of Bonaparte's anxious to obtain peace, nobody can entertain a doubt. By that, and that alone, he can have ships, colonies and commerce. But who is there so weak, so ignorant of human nature, and above all, so little acquainted with the mind and propensities of this extraordinary man, as to believe that even the treaty of Amiens, explained and acted upon in his own sense and meaning will satisfy him? The fowl which he has chased out for himself, and has since readily parted from in his elevation to the Consulate, is now too clearly understood to be mistaken. He is determined to extend his conquests, to enlarge his power, to establish his control over the Continent, as we increase our colonial possessions and consolidate our Empire on the Ocean. What is his new kingdom of Naples but a set off against our victory of Trafalgar, and the Sovereignty of Holland in the portion of his brother Louis, but a counterbalance to the conquest of the Cape of Good-Hope? He knows we have other acquisitions to make, and other triumphs to expect by sea. But he has also more monarchical to erect as vassalages and dependencies on the capture of his brother Jerome, or some new victory gained by our fleets, will probably be followed by involving Prince Murat with the Sovereignty of Switzerland, under the title of King of Helvetia, as the first of France. He has still more revolutions to make but he reserves them for the exigency of the case. The fate of Portugal is in his hands, and the new German Constitution may give rise to partitions and arrangements, at present little thought of. It is consequently follows, that if he consents to peace, he will only consent to one worse than that of Amiens. He will not, while he has any prospect of adding to our weight of taxation, relinquish a particle of his power on the continent, nor allow us to retain what we have conquered from himself, or what is the same thing, from his allies and dependents. Bonaparte's recent reconciliation with the Ottoman Porte and the intrigues he is now known to be carrying on in the Court of St. Petersburg, are, unquestionably, little calculated to lower the arrogance of his pretensions and to soften him into a compliance with such terms as we might safely offer.
LONDON, June 21.

States, in consequence of a late unfortunate accident, is still more inexcusable than we, at first sight, conceived it to be.
To treat the commanders of his Majesty's ships of war as common felons or pirates; to require and encourage, by a Proclamation of the Executive Government, their apprehension for the purpose of bringing them to capital punishment; to interdict all communication between their squadron and the shore; and to seize and confiscate the provisions purchased for the refreshment of their officers and seamen, are measures of direct and acrimonious hostility, such as arrogant, nay even exceeded, the rights of legitimate war.
If such excesses had been the act only of a New York mob, instigated by the emissaries of the naturalized French merchants, the partners and agents of houses in France, who notoriously conduct one half, at least, of the neutralizing trade now carried on from that port, they might have appeared natural enough; but when we find these acts sanctioned by, or emanating from, the Executive Government of America, they reasonably excite surprise, in spite of the discovery lately made, that this same government had just before sent a tribute of two millions of dollars to Bonaparte.
We were willing, however, to believe that the people, and even the government of the United States, might be ignorant, that the alleged provocation of the outrages, if an excess in the use of our uncontested rights, was an excess, which this country is perfectly innocent of encouraging in her subjects, and which she is on the contrary, in the habit of punishing, whenever the offence is properly brought to her notice.
But an American newspaper of April 2d, the New-York Evening Post, published at the very place where the accident in question has excited such violence, and only a week or two before it took place, precludes this charitable surmise, and shews, that an unprovoked enmity to England, rather than a doubt of her justice, was the true principle of conduct on this occasion.
We remind our readers, that the accusation against the British squadron is not merely the firing the shot which produced the unfortunate event in question, (for that, as the vessel had refused to bring to for examination, is an uncontested right of a belligerent at sea) but the exercising this right unduly, as is alleged, within the privileged limits of the American shore.
A council of the cabinet ministers was yesterday afternoon held at the foreign office, in Downing Street, at which the lord chancellor, earl Spencer, earl Moira, lords Grenville, Howick, lord Henry Petty, lord Sidmouth, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Windham, were present.
After the council, dispatches were made up to be forwarded to the courts of St. Petersburg and Vienna, and two messengers, Mr. Drummond and Mr. Proudman, remained under orders.
HONITON, June 17. The Poll closed this day, and the numbers were—
For Mr. Bradshaw 259 Lord Cochrane 124 Mr. Courtenay 2
As the dissenters had previously promised Mr. Bradshaw before Lord Cochrane's arrival, it was impossible to turn them. All hands are determined to vote for Lord Cochrane next time, and I think Bradshaw has made his last speech in this town. Lord Cochrane assured them on the hustings of his determination to offer himself here again the very first vacancy—a determination which was received with the greatest joy even by the Bradshaw party.
PARIS, June 12. His Excellency the Minister of the Marine and the Colonies, has sent the following report to his Majesty:
"Sir—Capt. L'Hermitte, commandant of one of the naval divisions which failed last winter, has sent home the brig Surveillante with dispatches, which I have the honor to lay before your Majesty. "On the 24th of April the division had taken 21 English vessels upon the coast of Africa, amounting to 4276 tons. They carried upon the whole 223 pieces of cannon, carronades, howitzers, &c. Their crews, &c. amounting to 518 men, have been made prisoners. 1134 negroes have also been captured in these vessels; and among these prizes, four that were laden with dry goods have been sold for 669,000 francs.
"Three out of the 17 prizes that remain, have been armed, and now make a part of our division, viz. the Favorite , of 18 guns, 6 pounders, and 11 carronades of 12; the Ottaway , 4 guns, 12 pounders, and 2 carronades of 18; and the Plowers , of 21 guns, 6 pounders. Five of these prizes have been despatched as flags of truce. The Trio , one of them, has arrived at Morlaix; two have been sold for the convenience of the division, and have produced 80,000 piastres; and seven have been sunk, burnt or destroyed.
"Out of the 1184 negroes, 92 have been given away or sold, or have deserted, or are dead.
"The rest of the negroes are distributed thro' the division, and remained alive on the 5th April. At this period, Capt. L'Hermitte retained only 34 out of the 518 prisoners he had made; the remainder of them having been sent away in flags of truce. Twenty-three only have been left on board the prizes; only one is dead.
"This officer informs me that he has inspected every point of the coast which he has run down with the greatest attention, and that he has occasioned a very great loss to the English commerce; the enemy's trade, he says, is ruined for the present year; and in the course of the succeeding year, he supposes their loss will be considerable.
"The vessels of the division were in very good condition. M. L'Hermitte speaks very highly of the conduct of his officers and their crews. Since the departure from L'Orient, he had lost no more than 15 men, and he had only 14 sick.
"The following are the names of the prizes: Ship Robert , Derbyshire, 25 men, 12 carronades, burthen 180 tons; La B-lise , John Simon, 22 men, 9 guns, 174 tons; Hero , Duncaneney, 17 men, 2 howitzers, 273 tons; Flora , James John, 17 men, 15 carronades, 217 tons; Favonius , John Davies, 118 men, 18 guns, 11 carronades, 250 tons; Trio , John Haller, 21 men, 10 guns, 180 tons; Pouhonby , John Brown, 21 men, 10 guns, 101 tons; Juvenne , Juffey, 15 men, 8 guns, 70 tons; Active , Willy, 10 men, 200 tons; Laurel , Hames, 20 men, 12 guns, 169 tons; Lord Nelson , Darnould, 40 men, 26 guns; Wells , Kees, 2 men, 20 tons; Mead , 19 men, 12 guns, 177 tons; J. Nichols , 14 men, 6 guns, 113 tons; Adams , 80 men, 18 guns, 400 tons; How , 7 men, 4 tons; Ottaway , Hames, 14 guns, 900 tons; Diana , Diawyers, 21 men, 20 guns, 200 tons; Aurora , Bridge, 47 men, 18 guns, 200 tons.
Funds on the 14th inst. 5 per cents.
June 14. The Venetian deputation, whose journey through Turin and Lyons we already announced, has arrived at Paris. It consists of fourteen persons, representing the continental provinces of the ancient Republic, and the city of Venice. At the head of it is M. Piani, formerly Procurator of St. Marco, who was Venetian Ambassador in France before the revolution.
The Princess of Lucca and Piombino is happily delivered of a daughter.
We hear for certain that the fetes intended for the grand army will be celebrated almost at the same time with the anniversary of the Emperor and King (15th August).
RATIBON, June 6. The consequences of the appointment of a coadjutor will be immediately put into a train by the Minister Albin, and M. Hedouville. The Emperor Napoleon has guaranteed the perpetual possession of the Electoral Arch-Chancellor's hereditary estates, by means of a golden bull, which he has transmitted to him a few days ago.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 22. The Turkish government is busily employed in the equipment of from 30 to 40 ships, among which are ten of the line of different sizes. It was first intended to equip only seven. This fleet will be ready for sea the end of the month; the troops that are to be embarked on board the squadron are daily exercised, and trained according to the new system.
The Grand Vizier is now employed in putting in motion a great number of troops which have also been trained and disciplined in the European manner. They are to form a corps de reserve, in the rear of the army, which is to march into Servia against the rebels.
NAPLES, May 26. Yesterday all the civil authorities took the oath of allegiance to his Majesty.
On Wednesday the French attacked Civitella del Frontone, a post occupied by the troops of the former King, under the command of an Irish officer. The town was carried by assault. The French troops prepared to undermine the fort, for the purpose of blowing it up; but fortunately the effusion of blood has been saved. The garrison, composed of 200 men, surrendered at discretion. The fort is not considerable, but the position is very commanding.
TOULON, June 4. Captain Infernet, who commanded the Intrepide in the battle of Trafalgar, has arrived here: he was waited upon by all the naval officers in compliment to his bravery. M. Infernet is now at Marseilles.
MILAN, June 2.
The second lieut. of the artillery of the Italian marine has written to the minister of war and marine, that on the 5th May, with his division, consisting of the Chebeek Henrici , and three gun boats, he engaged, in the Strait of Bazzia, a Russian squadron, stationed there to intercept any provisions destined for the island of Elba, which was blocked.
The enemy's division consisted of a brig and three other vessels, well armed.
At 10 in the morning he began the attack. The enemy seemed to despise his inferior force, but when they appeared in a line at a short distance, he gave orders to his little squadron to open their fire, which was so successfully executed, that, after a warm action of two hours, the Russian vessels were obliged to make off. They would have been taken into our possession, if the calm had not been followed by a breeze from the north, which proved favorable to them, and by taking advantage of it, with the help of their sails and oars, and assisted by towing, they got under protection of a Russian 74 gun ship, which was blocking the island. M. Stalimni pursued them almost within reach of her guns; he then tacked about and steered for Malta, where he conducted the Italian convoy of guns, ammunition, provisions and troops, under his protection, with which, at 5 o'clock the same evening, he anchored at the island of Lefina.
The enemy was afraid to appear in the Baia channel to oppose the passage of the transports. The officers, soldiers, and sailors, did their duty; and the sergeant of the marine artillery particularly distinguished himself on this occasion.
From Dutch Papers, received by the Highland Mary, Captain Strong, arrived at Norfolk.
PETERSBURG, May 24.
We learn that the emperor has professed his gratitude to the king of Prussia for the manner in which that Prince treats the dispute with Sweden. This intelligence is extremely well adapted to banish all apprehension in another respect, in consequence of a piece of intelligence lately made public, and which otherwise might have given rise to the fear for new difficulties with the neighboring powers. In short, we have learnt, that 4000 men of the imperial guards have received orders to hold themselves in marching readiness, and to break up from hence under the command of the grand duke Constantine. Their destination is not known.
NAPLES, May 25.
The fugitive court at Sicily has made a new attempt to disturb the repose of the kingdom, thereby however only exposing its barbarity and imbecility. All the galley slaves of Sicily have been set at liberty, armed and a part of them disembarked on the coast of Calabria. Fortunately the object of their disembarkation of these wretches has miscarried; 150 of those wretches were seized at Crotona, 100 at Reggio, and 60 at Salerno; in their pockets instructions were found commanding them to murder, plunder, and burn. Our new monarch, on the contrary, strives to establish his authority by mildness. Notwithstanding the arts employed for exciting domestic tumults, and the danger of shewing clemency too early, he has ordered by a decree of the 21st inst. all prisoners confined merely for crimes against the state, to be set at liberty; and the military commissions of Naples, Lucera, and Salerno, have been abolished.
It is said, that the greatest exertions are making in the French ports of Genoa and Toulon, to fit out a squadron, for the purpose of attacking Gaeta on the sea-side, and to cover a disembarkation in Sicily, where the English troops amount to no more than 7000 men, the greatest part of which are encamped near Messina; off the light-house of that city, there lies a powerful English frigate, gun boats, and bombadier vessels, and several batteries have been raised on the coast. It is however, supposed, that all this will not be sufficient to prevent a disembarkation in a channel so narrow and so very long; particularly as the military force of the English is too small to be able to make a momentary resistance. The late king is still at Messina, and the queen is at Palermo at present. The crown princess, who was lately delivered of a daughter, is making preparations to return to the court of her father, the king of Spain.
SHIP OWNERS IN LONDON. Resolutions against the American Intercoourse Bill. THE SOCIETY OF SHIP OWNERS OF GREAT-BRITAIN.
At a meeting of the Committee of SHIP OWNERS, for the port of London, held this 19th day of June, 1806.
ROBERT CURLING, Esq. in the chair.
Resolved unanimously. That the thanks of this meeting be given to the 56 members of Parliament who have expressed their opinion of the necessity of maintaining and supporting the principles of the navigation System of Great-Britain.
Resolved unanimously. That it is the opinion of this committee, that no necessity whatever exists to justify the American Intercoourse Bill, in support of which no evidence has been adduced. And that the shipping of Great-Britain and Ireland, is more than sufficient to insure, at all times, both in peace and war, when properly protected, the carriage of a regular and constant supply of provisions and lumber, to the British West-Indies, from whatever country it may be purchased, and consequently there is no occasion to yield to America, or any other neutral Nation, that lucrative branch of trade, which would annually, in the article of freight only, realize to the shipping interest of Great-Britain, and of the settlements in America and the West-Indies, upwards of 300,000.
Resolved unanimously. That the adoption of this Bill, at the present moment, is highly objectionable and impolitic, as it cannot fail to encourage claims on the part of America, to allow a free intercourse between the United States and the king's dominions in the West-Indies, which was declared by his Majesty's Privy council in 1791, to be inadmissible, even as a subject of negotiation, and which will likewise tend to expel from that part of the colonial Trade, which is left for British shipping, a greater number of them, and will increase the accumulated distress already felt by the Owners of British ships in European Trade, from Neutral being allowed to break the blockade of the Prussian ports, in consequence of which many British ships, usually employed therein, are now actually in the want of employment.
Resolved unanimously. That it is the opinion of this Committee, that in consequence of the suspension of the Act of Navigation, there is not at present building throughout the empire a sufficient number of ships to meet the annual decrease and consumption of shipping; for while such temporary and fluctuating systems of suspending the act of Navigation are adhered to, the great body of British ship owners will not extend their capitals in shipping, as no certain or adequate protection and encouragement is afforded to them.
Resolved unanimously. That it is the opinion of this Committee, that it is now more than ever important, that the exertions which were
begun by this committee in 1801, and continued in the years 1802 and 1803, to obtain attention to the interests of British shipping, should be renewed with increased activity; as the good effect of the measure adopted in Mr. Pitt's last administration, in 1804, for gradually regaining the inestimable advantages this country must at all times derive from the Navigation Act when enforced, began to be manifested, and if their measures had been followed up, with others dictated by wisdom, which there is good reason to believe was intended, the Carrying Trade between America and the West-Indies would soon be restored to the British ship owners.
Resolved unanimously. That the principal of this bill unequivocally evinces an intention of an abandonment of a fundamental law of Europe, universally acknowledged and acted upon, and of colonial system of Great-Britain, as established by the act of Navigation, and a total dereliction of those principles which our ancestors cherished, for the maintenance of the maritime power of the nation, and by which the British navy has attained that superiority, which is so essentially necessary at this time to preserve the independence of the empire.
Resolved unanimously. That it is the opinion of this committee, that the ship owners of Great-Britain and Ireland ought not to relax in their endeavours to obtain, through the medium of their representatives in parliament, the future, full, effective, and beneficial operation of the act of Navigation, by which means only, we can rear and retain our seamen, the grand support of our present pre-eminence, and preserve our country from falling below the level of surrounding nations," but which never can be done if a discretionary power is lodged with the Privy Council to suspend its operation at their discretion.
Resolved unanimously. That these resolutions be printed in the Morning and Evening Newspapers, and distributed in all the Out Ports.
Resolved unanimously. That the thanks of this Committee be given to the Chairman, for his indefatigable and unwearied exertions to support the shipping interest of the country, and thereby promoting the Landed and Manufacturing interest of the empire.
Extracted from the Minutes, by Order, NATH. ATCHESON, Sec.
BOSTON, August 15. By the ship Packet, Captain Scott, from Liverpool; London dates to 18th July.
A London paper of June 24, says, that the American funds had experienced a considerable depression for the five preceding days.
Mr. Pinckney, our Ambassador, appointed to assist Mr. Monroe in discussing with the British government the causes of complaint existing between the two countries, arrived at Liverpool on the 19th of June, in the ship Diana from Baltimore, and reached London on the 23d. The editors of the London papers say that there is a disposition in the ministry, to redress any real grievances of which the United States may have cause to complain; but that the dignity of the country will not be compromised, nor its interests sacrificed, to the clamour of a party in America; whose object is thought to be to obtain degrading concessions from G. Britain, or to provoke a war.
Mr. Erskine, son of the lord chancellor, is stated to have been appointed ambassador to the American states.
An opinion is still entertained, that the dispute between Prussia and Sweden, will be accommodated through the interference of Russia.
From some recent manoeuvres of the French cabinet, a war between Russia and Turkey, is highly probable.
Gaeta still held out; and the vigorous opposition which is made in this place, has occasioned an insurrection in the Neapolitan states, which has excited considerable alarm to the French.
The evacuation of Cataro seems not to be credited in England. From this circumstance the British Journalists indicate, that the business of the late warfare on the continent is not finally settled, by the coalesced powers, engaged therein.
The French have added to their dominions on the continent, the republic of Ragusa, in Dalmatia. This little commonwealth may answer for some of the less ambitious members of the Napoleon family.
Mr. Fox is so much indisposed during the latter end of June, as to be unable to attend the duties of his office; and fears were entertained that he would not be able to appear in public during the sitting of parliament.
An affair, enveloped in great mystery, occupied the attention of the British cabinet. As far as we can judge from the Paragraphs which have appeared on the subject, it involves the reputation of the Princess of Wales, who it is probable is about to be made a sacrifice to state policy.
Prices Current at Liverpool, July 1.
Asbes, pearl 1st sort, 55 a 67 a per cwt; Pot, Bol. 55, steady demand and prices likely to be maintained. Cotton, Georgia, upland 14 1-2 a 15 1-2 per lb. New-Orleans, 15 1-2 a 17; Georgia Upland and New-Orleans, are in great demand, and prices steady; other sorts are dull, and prices nearly nominal. Flour, 70lb. Flour and grain are pretty steady, and we think these prices will be maintained some time. Naval stores continue excellently flat, with large stocks. Staves, W. O. bbl. 12 1-2 a 14 1-2 per 1200; Hhd. 17 a 19 1-2. Pips, 22 a 27 1-2. R. O. bbl. none; bhd. 6 1-2 a 7 1-2. Good staves, particularly barrel, are very scarce, and much wanted, prices likely to advance. Lumber of all sorts is in demand, and prices likely to be higher, particularly for good white pine. The Georgia and Carolina pine, does not advance in proportion, as it only suits for particular purposes. Sugars, coffee, cocoa and ginger—the unsettled state of political affairs having for some time past interrupted all intercourse with the Continent, no demand whatever has yet appeared for export, of course the price of all these articles must be considered as nominal.
LONDON, June 25.
Mysterious and Extraordinary affair.
The affair on the conduct of an Illustrious Personage still engages the public attention to a degree corresponding with the important and unparalleled nature of the case. The acts charged would, if proved, amount to no less than High Treason: if not proved, the infamous calumny will amount to the same high crime in those by whom the information was given, with the most positive assurances of substantiating it by proof. The parties have long been honored with the particular intimacy of the illustrious personage. The nature of the accusation amounting to what might eventually affect the succession to the Crown, and the great stake the accusers put to hazard, all these circumstances demanded a serious attention to what has been preferred by the accusers; and it was on these grounds alone that the information was attended to. Though the report may not be made for some days, we understand, from the most respectable quarter that the opinions of the commissioners are decidedly against the charge, for which, on the first rigid investigation, not the slightest foundation can be discovered.
The secret Committee, constituted under the King's Privy Seal, to enquire into the conduct of a distinguished female character, have not yet closed their proceedings: the depositions of various witnesses have been taken upon oath before them, on which it would be highly reprehensible to offer a single comment. The Commissioners are expected to state their progress this day, to his Majesty, at Buckingham house, and to make a full report to him in the course of a few days.
June 27.
Policies have been opened at Lloyd's within the last few days, giving sixty guineas to receive one hundred, if peace shall be concluded with France before the first of January.
June 28.
The Delicate Enquiry has not yet been brought to a termination: and nothing official has yet been permitted to transpire.
June 30.
The Funds this day have advanced in price, probably in consequence of Lord Yarmouth's arrival at Paris being announced in the Monitor , and the intelligence that the French 5 per Cents had risen from 63 1-2 to 64 1-2. The prices at the one o'clock this day were—3 per cent. Consols for the opening 63 5-8 a 3-4—Reduced 62 3-8 a 1-2—Omnium 6 1-2 a 3-4. Since our last, Dutch papers to the 25th, which contain French news to the 20th instant, have come to hand. They are chiefly occupied with details relative to the entrance of King Louis into Holland, and his reception in that country.
The speech of King Louis to their High Mightinesses bears every appearance of having been prepared at Paris. It is in the same spirit with the declaration that passed at the Etats Generaux when the new constitution of Holland was first announced.
The new king facilitates himself on the symptoms of affection he has received from his subjects—who delivered with appropriate complaisance the speeches that had been prepared for them. We learn however, by a gentleman now in town, and who came from Amsterdam in the American brig Clinton , arrived at Dover, a circumstance that flows more for certain than all the details that can appear in the Dutch journals what are the real sentiments of the Dutch people on this occasion:—Orders were issued to serve out to each seaman on board the ships of war lying in the Texel, an allowance of Geneva to drink the health of the new king:—To a man they declared they were not then thirsty! and therefore they had no use for the spirits!!
The old staunch Dutch Republicans declare, that ten years ago they would have as easily credited a report of the Emperor of China being arrived at the Hague, as that they should have a king let over them by the French, who were then so actively fighting against royalty. Capt. Terten, of the American ship Constellation , from Amsterdam, arrived at Cowes, says that the dissatisfaction that prevails in Holland, at the new government imposed upon that country, is very general.
Harassed as the Dutch have been by various governments during the last ten years, they cannot be supposed to depart on this occasion from their national phlegmatic indifference; but the galling consideration is, that under this new Governor they will regain no part of their independence. Louis may not be more unexceptionable to them than Schimmelpenning; but they know that either of them is the mere puppet of a greater power, who says to these mock monarchs in the words of Trinculo, "you shall be Kings, but I will be Viceroy over you!!"
There are now six ships of 74 guns, and one of 80 guns, lying in the Nieu Diep, ready for sea, and in the Roads, the Riffelman brig.
Letters from Italy mention, that the flotilla sent by the French to attack Gaeta by sea, has fallen into the hands of the English. Prince Hesse Phillipsthal still continues his gallant defence of the place, and harrafs the besiegers with repeated forays, which have been hitherto successful.
July 1.
Price of Stocks this day at one o'clock.—Consols for opening, 63—Reduced 61 3-4 7-8—Omnium for money, 5 1-4—for payment 5 1-4.
Much expectation was raised in the House of Peers yesterday, respecting the nature of the question which Lord Melville intended to put to ministers, with regard to the present state of India. Many Peers attended in their places, and a great number of Members of the other House appeared behind the Throne. Lord Melville was for sometime in conversation with Lord Minto, previous to his rising to put his question. It appearing from the answers of that Noble Lord, that the present Governor General, Sir G. Barlow, was only to continue at the head of affairs until a successor arrived to take his place, and that consequently there was no stable Government at present in India. Lord Melville gave notice that he should on Friday next, submit a motion to the House shewing how precarious our power and security in India were under such unsettled circumstances.
The Hamburg mail due on Sunday arrived last night. By the letters from Constantinople, it appears that the Divan acts more openly under the influence of French councils than before—probably from fear.
Passage that had been demanded for two Russian ships of war through the canal of Constantinople has been refused. The Russian minister stated, that if the refusal was persisted in, the ships would force their way, in consequence of which the port has resolved to send a squadron into the Black sea.
More honors are in the contemplation of Napoleon for his relatives. His mother it is now said is to be appointed Queen of Rome, a her son, Louis Bonaparte to be nominated as her successor.
Count Keller, whose dispositions appeared so favourable to the maintenance of good understanding between Great Britain and Prussia, has at length formally resigned his seat in the Cabinet of Berlin, and retired to his estates, Prussia, in consequence of which he may command.
The intelligence in the following private letter, which appears very probable, is important.
Hamburg, June 20. that the fate of Germany was decided. There is no longer an empire of Germany, but instead thereof, three great powers, Austria, Prussia and Bavaria. The remainder of Germany, Saxony, Hesse, the Hanseatic towns, &c. will form a confederated state, under the protection of the emperor of the Romans, which title Bonaparte will assume. He will be represented in Germany by the arch chancellor Cardinal R. of R. I cannot vouch with absolute certainty for the truth of this arrangement, though I believe it cannot be doubted that it will take place."
Letters dated the 18th instant from Bremen mention, that the Prussian garrison was positively ordered to evacuate that city within three days after. Possibly the inhabitants may find some relief and convenience in this arrangement. We think it is not likely to produce much commercial advantage to them. The blockade of the Weser, will scarcely be discontinued, as long as Berlin for shutting its ports against British vessels remains unrelaxed.
It is impossible to ascertain the truth or falsehood of many rumours that are industriously circulated on the Continent. We perfectly agree with the concluding remark of our Hamburg correspondent in the following letter—that they are circulated to prepare the public mind for changes that are in contemplation.
Hamburg, June 24. —Though the navigation of the Elbe is so much more free than the former blockade, prevents the benefits that might accrue from it, which the multiplying prohibitions of English goods, to always equally compel the powers of the continent, to put a check upon our commerce, that nothing can be done in great want of work, and robberies increase in a most alarming degree. A very dangerous band has been discovered, and many of the robbers arrested. We had no very great bankruptcies, but one of a wholesale linen merchant is much talked of—he always had till now, a good character, but he has now become a bankrupt for about 60,000. sterling, and sums and given ware-rooms filled with linen for security, he has broken into them, taken out the linen, exchanged the fine for coarse, &c. In this way he has actually pledged the same linen to three different persons.
"Politics still present the same uncertain prospect. A friend of mine, who returned this week from St. Petersburg, by way of Pomerania, assures me that the reason of the inactivity of Prussia, is that the King of Sweden has signified in a letter to the King, that, in case of an invasion of Pomerania, he shall not attempt to defend it, but that he will immediately send out his whole galley fleet, (Scheren flote as they call it) and destroy totally all the Prussian ports; a threat which it would be but too easy for him to execute. My friend adds, that the Emperor Alexander is absolutely refused Prussia to take any part in the dispute. The King of Sweden, he says, is highly respected at Petersburg, that any thing done against him would be highly unpopular there.
"For some days various reports have been spread, concerning the changes which it is pretended are resolved on in the German Constitution. They agree in no one particular, except that the Emperor of Germany shall renounce that title. Some say the Prussians are to leave Hanover, which the French are to occupy; that the Hanse towns are to be placed under the protection of France; that Prussia is to lose also Silesia, and other similar changes, as of an exchange of Hanover for Mecklenburg, &c. You may however rest assured, that there is at present no kind of authority, as far as is known here for any one of these reports; most of them rest upon private letters, said to have been received from Rastatt, though even this is doubtful. They have partly died away since Sunday, and if they have any ground at all, they have probably been industriously circulated by the Agents of France to prepare the public mind."
Another private letter of the same date says, "The Reform in the Empire, or the New Constitution of Germany, will be presented to the Diet of Rastatt, on the 27th inst. We may therefore expect a fight of the chief debate here by the 3d or 4th July."
French and Dutch Journals, to the 22d and 26th ult. have come to hand. They contain no intelligence of marked importance. The Montenegrins (or inhabitants of Albania), excited and encouraged by the Russians, no doubt have begun to harass the French troops who took possession of Ragusa. Their efforts, as might have been expected, were unsuccessful; but the attack made by them must have been bold and persevering, as they left upwards of three hundred killed and wounded on the field. Much about the same time, some Russian frigates are said to have been repelled in an attack upon one of the islands on the coast of Dalmatia. The French do not appear to be so perfectly at their ease in the kingdom of Naples, as the exaggerated Proclamations from that Capital would induce us to suppose. They are obliged to be on the alert on every part of the coast. Some of our ships of war are not only almost continually in view, but they sometimes bring their cannon to bear on some of the maritime towns which are in possession of the French.

Ministers are rumored to be actively preparing, is expected to take place in September.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 8. Mr. Arbuthnot, the English Ambassador, has had a fresh conference with the Reis Effendi; at which he emphatically declared, that if the Porte did not, within a few days, come to a determination to renew its treaties with England, an English Squadron would certainly make its appearance in the Levant, as any further refusal must be considered as a rupture between the two powers. To this declaration no other answer has been given on the part of the Porte, than that it is resolved to maintain the neutrality which it has hitherto observed.
ROME, May 20. It is confidently reported, that the emperor Napoleon will crown his brother Joseph, king of Naples, in the church of St. Peter.
ITALY, May 26. Extract of a private letter from Vienna, June 4. "Though I cannot absolutely vouch for the authenticity of the following letter, which circulated privately here, yet I cannot refrain from sending you a copy of it, as it is certainly not unsuitable to the character of the man to whom it is attributed."
"TO THE KING OF BAVARIA. "Sir and Brother—I made you a king, and, from particular esteem and respect for your person, sent you my minister at war and able counsellors to organize and direct the administration of your states; yet though you have enjoyed these advantages full four months, you have done nothing really useful, and I consequently have reason to believe that you do not possess the qualities necessary to govern well. I must therefore advise you to abdicate in favor of your son, of whom I have conceived better hopes. As I wish and expect your acquiescence in this proposal, I shall take care to secure to you a suitable pension."
"NAPOLEON." May 28. A report is in circulation of the death of the spouse of Lucien Bonaparte. The prince of Hoffe, Philipthal still keeps up a correspondence with a number of the citizens of Genoa, who gave him very considerable assistance in a recent sortie. The French vessels which were intended to act against the place by sea, have fallen into the hands of the English.
VIENNA, June 2. From the frontiers of Turkey they write, that the chief part of the Servian army had left the banks of the Dwinna, and had laid close siege to Belgrade. They have erected three batteries, from which they greatly annoy the garrison. The Turks made a sally to destroy one of these, but the attempt failed. To judge from the nature of the accounts, and the wants of the garrison, it cannot be expected to hold out long. [Bonaparte will aid the Turks to conquer the Servians, and the Servians will then enter into his service and compose the rank and file of his armies.]
Aurora. June 4. The court of Vienna has at length determined to send a minister to the new king of Naples, Baron de Guffi, a man of ability, and already known by several political missions, is, it is said to go to Count Kaunitz continues to reside at the court of the late king, in quality of ambassador.
June 11. The trial of marquis Ghislieri for surrendering the Cataro to the Russians, contrary to his instructions, closed on the 1st instant. He has been sentenced to the loss of his rank and to exile. It is, however expected, that this sentence will be mitigated in a higher quarter.
June 14. A declaration has been forwarded to Ratibon by the head of the empire, in consequence of the notification made by the arch chancellor of his having elected Cardinal Fesch as his successor.
Prince Ferdinand of Wirttemberg, commander in chief in Lower Austria, is shortly expected here on his return from Paris. The exchange of couriers between this city and Paris is still very brisk. The French ambassador, M. Rochevoulcault, has also had several conferences with count Stadion, minister for Foreign Affairs.
HAGUE, June 17. A report is in circulation to day, by no means astonishing, considering the times we live in, as it also agrees with preceding events, that the elector of Baden is about to abdicate his government; and that the electoral prince, who is expected from Paris in the month of July, will succeed him, and will reside at Manheim. A counsellor of state, who came to Carlsruhe, at the latter end of May, has, it is said, already made some preparations on the subject. A short time after, Prince Louis of Baden, son of the elector, was dismissed from all his employments. Great changes were made in the ministry, when the most distinguished persons were pensioned.
It is said again, that the Pope will resign the chair of St. Peter to a Cardinal, and the States of the Holy See, will be added to the kingdom of Italy. The French empire will then take a new title, and a considerable number of new dukes will be created. It is also added, that great alterations will take place in Switzerland, in favor of the duke of Neuchatel.
POMERANIA, June 13. The negotiations between the Prussian and Swedish courts are carried on without intermission. The general of cavalry, count Kalckreuth, is to proceed to Strausund, with a view to forward them.
MUNICH, June 11. The French troops are expected to evacuate these states in the course of four or five weeks. The 16th of June is now mentioned as the day on which Brannau is to be delivered up to the Austrians.
June 12. A French courier, who passed through this city, is the bearer of passes for the counsellor of state d'Oubril.
RATIBON, June 9. The English secretary, Mr. Rich, has lately left this city, it being understood that Mr. Hill, the accredited envoy, will not appear any more at the Diet.
We expect to learn, on the arrival of the courier, Cardinal Fesch, what will be the new constitution of Germany. It is said that some of the great states of the Empire, united to the petty territories of some neighboring Princes, will form a federative state.
June 16. There is no truth in the statement in the public journals of a convention having been concluded at Paris on the 21st ult. relative to the affairs of Germany.
HAMBURGH, June 14. The reform in the empire, or the new constitution of Germany, will be presented to the Diet of Ratibon, on the 27th inst. We may therefore expect a fight of the chief d'oeuvre here by the 2d or 4th of July.
June 20. The fate of Germany is decided, and the new constitution projected by Bonaparte, will appear in a few days: Cardinal Fesch is the bearer of it. This free imperial city is fortunately to retain its liberties, under the immediate auspices of the king of Prussia. The whole plan shows that Bonaparte aims at universal monarchy.
Gaeta still holds out—The insurrections in the kingdom of Naples continue to a most alarming degree, and reinforcements of French troops are daily arriving there.
Baron Beden, the Hanoverian envoy, has left Ratibon for London. Mr. Hill's secretary has also left that city. The king of Prussia has made encroachments upon the territory of the imperial city of Nuremberg, by seizing the suburb of Garthof, against which violation the senate of that city has most solemnly protested.
The negotiations between the courts of St. Peterburgh and Berlin are said to have been broken off, because the Swedish majesty will admit of no condition dishonorable to his engagements, or repugnant to his feelings.
Domestic Intelligence.
CAPTURE OF THE SHIP CONCORD.
The ship Concord, Capt. Richard Ward, jun. from Salem, direct for Rotterdam, was captured June 8, off the fast, by one of his Britannic majesty's ships, and sent for Portsmouth. The cause of the capture is, that a part of her cargo was the production of one of the enemy's colonies ( not enemy's property ). We understand that the far greater part of this ship's cargo is Mocha Coffee, imported by the owners, George Crowninshield and Sons, of that place, and only a dozen hogheads of coffee is said to be the produce of Bourbon, in the East Indies, not imported by them. The whole cargo had been landed several months in the United States, and the duties paid or secured to be paid in the customary manner, and there is no pretence of enemies property. Rotterdam is not blocked, being one of the exempted ports in Mr. Fox's proclamation for ships going from neutral countries. The ship and cargo was to be brought to trial at the last docks from England, and the question to be decided is whether the thru shall be sanctioned by his Majesty's courts of Admiralty, or the stolen goods be restored to the rightful owners. If a dismissal takes place, the least favor to be expected, is that the enormous port charges and admiralty expenses will be thrown upon the claimants. Here is a valuable ship, when prosecuting a lawful voyage, with a cargo confessedly neutral, nineteen twentieths of which was purchased in Arabia, a neutral country, arrested merely for having on board a few hds. of coffee, supposed to be the produce of an enemy's colony, destined to the port of another belligerent country. Does the Bourbon coffee contaminate the rest of the cargo? But the production of enemies colonies can be lawfully imported here, and the contamination is an idle pretext to seize the whole. If the British doctrine is to be thus extended to reach a whole cargo because a part was produced in an enemy's colony, the American commerce will be reduced to a name merely, and the people of the United States will enjoy but the shadow, while the substance is swallowed up. The capture of the Concord is to be considered as nothing when we reflect that this is but one among a hundred equally and perhaps more flagrant violations of our neutral rights by the ships of war of Great-Britain. From the port of Salem alone, we note the following British captures and condemnations of our ships during the year past:
  The ship Hazard, capt. Bullock, at Jamaica condemned, ship and cargo worth doll. 90,000   The brig Liberty, Lambert, at Columbia, in Ceylon, the whole condemned, supposed worth 20,000   Ship Prudent, Ford, from Barbary to same place, condemned, ship and cargo said to be worth 100,000   Ship Well's cargo at Gibraltar, condemned, said to have cost 30,000   Brig Hannah, Ropes, at Halifax, vessel and cargo condemned, 30,000   Besides, the ship Henry, Russell, captured in the India seas, carried to Bombay and Ceylon, detained 5 or 6 months, and finally released, the whole charges, to a considerable amount, being thrown upon the owners. 270,000 
The ship George Washington, Daniels, captured on her passage from Calcutta, and carried to England, released, owners paying charges. The ship Messenger, Buffinton, bound to Europe, detained in England, released, and charges thrown upon the owner. Several other Salem vessels have been stopped in the course of their voyages, and carried out of their way, and though finally restored, we believe in all cases the charges have been paid by the owners. The fate of the Concord being uncertain, her case need not be stated. (Salem Register.)
NEW-YORK, August 18. In the barque Jane, which arrived at this port on Saturday from Grenada, came passengers, captain Lewis, late of the ship Leander, and Mr. Charles Rivington. Merc. Adv. [Captain Lewis speaks very unfavorably of the success of Miranda's expedition.]
The Lombardy Poplar insect, whose venous properties were a short time ago the object of general alarm, is now proved to be perfectly harmless. We have in our possession some of these insects, which within a few days have emerged from their chrysalis state into a most beautiful butterfly.
A letter from Bermuda, dated 28th July, says—"The brig Friends Adventure, Dodge, of New-York, was this day brought to trial, and both vessel and cargo restored, with the exception of one shipment. A few days ago, the ship Huntsree, of New-York, was brought in and detained on suspicion of having contraband goods on board."
John Cotton Smith, one of the representatives of the state of Connecticut in the Congress of the United States, is said to have resigned his seat.
ALBANY, August 14. Extract of a letter from his excellency governor Hull, to his friend in this city, dated Detroit, 11th July, 1806. "I arrived here the 6th June; the Territory was in a high state of alarm; they expected an attack by the Indians; they were building blockhouses and stockades for an hundred miles in extent. I immediately sent for the chiefs of the different nations. They came according to my request, and in a few days every thing was explained to their satisfaction. They are perfectly friendly, and every thing is entirely tranquil. The people have returned to their usual employments."
EXPEDITION AGAINST SOUTH AMERICA.
Extract of a letter from an officer at St. Helena, dated the 2d of May—"We are just arrived here, from the Cape of Good Hope, with a large fleet of men of war and transports. Our destination is for the Rio de la Plata, where our first object of attack will be Monte Video, and
then Buenos Ayres, which places we expect will make but little resistance."
BALTIMORE, August 29.
Captain M'Combs, arrived here yesterday from Trinidad, informs, that general Miranda failed the 25th July, accompanied by a ship, 2 brigs and 3 or 4 schooners—supposed for Margarita.
Extra of a letter dated Kingston (Jam.) 1st June.
"I have one thing to mention on the score of business, which it would be well to attend to, that is, when shipments are made to this place, the bills of lading should say to whom consigned here; for if to the captain, or other alien, then he must throw it into the hands of a merchant here, and a duty of 2 per cent. is claimed by the city of Kingston. This has taken place only since my arrival, and there are suits now pending on this very business with two vessels from Philadelphia."
Batavian Consul General's Office. PARTICULAR NOTICE.
The Consul General of the Batavian Republic to all owners and masters of vessels, that by dispatches received from the Commanders in Chief of the Dutch West-India Islands, strict orders have been given to the Dutch privateers lately fitted out of the different ports, to search and examine very particularly, all neutral vessels bound to any port whatsoever, unless they are furnished with the proper certificate, from the Consul General or from his Agent in the different ports of the United States of America. In consequence of which I have thought proper to issue this my notice, so as to prevent any vessel from being detained on her passage, for want of the above mentioned document. Agents will be immediately appointed for the different ports of the United States.
ANTHONY MORALES.
NEW-JERSEY. TRENTON, August 14.
Our fellow-citizens of other states will be pleased to hear, that Crops in New-Jersey have this season been uncommonly productive; there has not, for many years past, been so much or so good. Indian Corn is highly promising in its appearance, and the season is at present very favorable to its perfection.
N. CAROLINA. NEWBURN, Aug. 15.
In consequence of the act passed by Congress at their last session, to authorize the State of Tennessee to issue grants, &c. the Governor of that State has lately applied to our Government for the book containing the transcripts taken from the records in the office of our Secretary of State, by the Agent of Tennessee, under the authority of the act of our General Assembly, passed in 1803, authorizing that State to perfect titles &c. Governor Alexander, we understand has declined a delivery of these books until the Legislature of this State shall have had an opportunity of acting on the late law of Congress, which is believed, in some of its provisions, to be a direct violation of the cession act of this State. Raleigh Reg.
KENTUCKY. LEXINGTON, July 25.
The prospects of the crops of corn, are gloomy indeed; owing to the long drought. We have scarcely had one rain during the summer; and we are now in the month of July, which will not probably produce one barrel to the acre. Indeed, although we cannot say, that famine is staring us in the face, yet there is a prospect of greater scarcity, than before known in the State. Gazette.
Extra of a letter dated Cantonment, Bank of Missouri, 20th July, 1806.
"I write to you from this place, where I have been spending a few days at the governor's quarters, who is preparing here for his descent of the river to Natches, or perhaps lower. The situation of this encampment is indeed the most magnificent I ever saw. Situated near the conflux of the Missouri and Mississippi, it has a commanding view of both rivers, and appears to have been intended by nature as the site of the town, which shall not only be the emporium of the commerce of both, but shall have power to check and keep in awe the various tribes, who wander on the banks of either. The prospect from the hill, which in the rear immediately hangs over the encampment, takes in a distance of nearly 30 miles up the two rivers, which appear beautifully interlaced with isles and varied by all the effect of light and shade. This prospect, altho' not entirely complete, from the want of cutting some vitas thro' some very heavy timber which is immediately under the hill, strikes the spectator so sensibly, that when Mr. Burr first saw it, he exclaimed, that "it was the greatest prospect, in expectation he had ever seen." From the bottom of the hill gushes a spring (a thing rare in this country) of the largest dimensions and finest water (no doubt proceeding from the Missouri) in the whole country; and from the spring the above tract takes its name, being called La belle Fontaine , or the beautiful fountain. The cantonment has assumed the form of a handsome village, and the troops enjoy every comfort which can arise from a most healthy situation, good quarters, and the richest & most extensive garden in the U. S. The parallel of the vegetation of this garden I have never seen; the corn and beans are in general 15 feet high, some much higher; heads of cabbages weighing from 10 to 12 pounds already, and rotting through vegetation. I believe that I shall spend the greatest part of the summer here, as it is the garden of the country."
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A new print has recently made its appearance at Frankfort, in Kentucky, entitled the "Western World," in which a series of papers is commenced under the head of "The Kentucky Spanish Association, Blount's Conspiracy, and General Miranda's Expedition." The Editors of this print are Joseph M. Street and John Wood. Of the first individual we know nothing—the latter is the same who recently edited the Virginia Gazette, a federal print at Richmond, and who some years since wrote "the History of the administration of John Adams." These papers contain disclosures peculiarly interesting to the people of Kentucky, as well as in a high degree interesting to the people of the whole union. Men of great respectability in that state are charged with being implicated in a plot, formed in the year 1785, to separate it from the union, and to unite it to a foreign power.
On the appearance of these pieces we felt some hesitation as to the course which it became an Editor, whose object was the diffusion of truth, to pursue. The subject had abundant interest to command the public attention; but this consideration did not seem to justify the circulation of what might turn out to be a gross calumny of virtuous men. Circumstances
have, however, occurred since the commencement of these publications, which induce us to lay before our readers their most important contents. Such is the interest they have excited in Kentucky, that they have been reprinted in all the papers of that state, even in those which pronounce them a tissue of slanders. The impression appears to be general, that it is time that the charges they expose should be brought solemnly before the bar of public opinion, and receive the award they merit. When, indeed, charges of so deep a hue are thus widely disseminated, the best chance of obtaining an impartial & just decision on them, is to lay before the public the materials on which to form it; by suffering them to hear all that can be said on both sides. By this course it may be presumed that if the charges are founded in truth, those they implicate will feel the weight of the public censure; and if they are false, that justice will be done to the innocence of the accused. We have another reason for this course. Having received a communication from a respectable character in Kentucky declaring some part of the statements given in the Western World incorrect, we cannot with any propriety insert this communication without previously publishing the statement to which it relates.
Let it, however, be understood that in republishing these pieces, we mean not in the least degree to sanction their truth. At present we feel a duty to stand aloof from either side; and we shall maintain this neutrality until we are better informed on the subject than we are at present.
There are, however, some important facts, which our readers ought to know, as, without them, they cannot fully understand the subject. About the period when the Kentucky Spanish Association is said to have been formed, an interesting negotiation was depending between this country and Spain relative to the navigation of the Mississippi. Mr. Jay, who was then minister for foreign affairs, conducted the negotiation on the part of the U. S. with Mr. Gardoqui, the Spanish minister. It was well understood that Spain was extremely averse to yielding to us the free navigation of this important outlet to the productions of the western country; and it was apprehended by the people of Kentucky and their neighbors that the Atlantic states were criminally insensible to the magnitude of the object. A convention was actually entered into between Mr. Jay and Mr. Gardoqui, by which the U. S. abandoned the navigation of the Mississippi for twenty-five years, after which it was to be free to the inhabitants of both countries. This brought the feelings of the people of Kentucky to a crisis. They perceived in this measure, should it be ratified by Congress, the grave of their prosperity; it is, indeed, a ruin, which cannot be denied, that it would have been a death blow to their greatness. It is but too probable that it would have led to an open dismemberment of the union, or a latent alienation of Kentucky from the U. S. In this point of light it was viewed by Congress, who, after a long and protracted discussion, rejected the convention. During this discussion the party in favor of the convention were very near effecting their object, no less than seven states, if we are correctly informed, having, in some preliminary questions, manifested their friendliness to it. The present federal constitution was about this time submitted to the several states for ratification. Kentucky was still politically a part of Virginia. When the convention of the latter state met, it was soon discovered that, so far as depended on her vote, the constitution hung in awful suspense. In the progress of the debates it was found that the vote from Kentucky would turn the balance. A most ardent discussion took place; and it was finally agreed that we are to ascribe the animated debates that arose relative to the navigation of the Mississippi. Those who were hostile to the constitution endeavored to convince the Kentucky delegates, that, under the new modifications of power and its distribution among the different states, the eastern states would have it in their power to enter into a compact which would sacrifice their interests; while the friends of the constitution, with more correctness, argued that the interests of Kentucky, as well as the smaller states, would be rendered more secure by the new provisions of the constitution. On the establishment of the latter principle the Kentucky votes turned, and on those votes the ratification of the constitution entirely depended. These facts demonstrate the sensibility felt, at that time, by the people of Kentucky, on this point, and the degree of alarm produced by the recent measures of the then existing government.
Extractions from the "Western World," will appear in the next Enquirer.
Disceat.
Extracts from the Review of a new work, entitled, Original Anecdotes of Frederick the Second, King of Prussia, and of his Family, his Court, his Ministers, his Academies, and his Literary Friends: Collected during a familiar Intercourse of Twenty Years with that Prince. Translated from the French of Dieudonné Thiebault, Professor of Belles Lettres in the Academy at Berlin, 2 vols. 8vo. Johnson. 1805.
M. Thiebault arranges his anecdotes into several classes. The first part relates to Frederick as he appeared in his ordinary conversation, his studies, his opinions, and his literary compositions. In short, we have a picture of the man, as he lived, and died: the remainder of the volumes is more properly occupied with the sovereign.
M. Thiebault had been recommended by M. d'Alembert to occupy a place in the academy of Berlin. On his first interview with Frederick the embarrassment in which he found himself was at once relieved by the latter coming close up to him, and pouring forth a torrent of questions with respect to his manner of spelling his name, his parentage, the place of his birth, his pursuits in life, &c. &c. with such rapidity that our author could only find room to reply in half phrases, or even one or two words. On advertising to the situation of professor of belles-lettres which M. Thiebault was to occupy in the academy, Frederick learnt that he did not understand German, but that he was resolved to supply that defect as speedily as possible. To his surprise, however, the king instead of commending this resolution, exacted of him a solemn promise never to learn German, from an apprehension that it might destroy the purity of his French.
In the course of this curious conversation, M. T. having been asked, who, in his opinion, were the living authors who wrote the French language with the greatest correctness, and having among others mentioned Voltaire, the king interrupted him with an exclamation that Voltaire was a madman. The cause of this exclamation, as related by our author, affords a curious specimen of the estimation in which Frederick was held by Voltaire.
Conversing with M. le Catt (the Chamberlain) respecting the interview I had with the king, I expressed my surprise at the earnestness with which he had said of J. J. Rousseau, Oh! he is a madman. 'This earnestness,' replied my conductor, 'is connected with a recent anecdote which I will relate to you. Some months ago my Lord Marshal, the friend of J. J. Rousseau, appearing much distressed at the persecutions the philosopher of Geneva experienced even in Switzerland and Neufchatel, of which this nobleman is governor, the king said to him, Well, Sir, write to your friend that, if he will come to my states, I will ensure him a safe asylum, and a pension of two thousand livres. We will give him a comfortable house at Sanssouci, contiguous to the gardens of Sanssouci: the house shall have a garden and a field attached to it, that he may be able to keep a cow and poultry, and cultivate his own vegetables. There he may live without inquietude and free from necessities: his solitude may be complete, and he may wander at pleasure in the groves of Sanssouci, where the queen inhabits only during a few of the summer months. '"
"My Lord Marshal, delighted with this plan, lost not a moment in writing the proposed letter, which, when finished, he brought to the king previous to its departure. The king took up a pen & added these words: —Come, dear Rousseau, I offer you a house, a pension and liberty. A short time produced an answer conceived in the following terms: —Your majesty offers me an asylum, and promises me liberty. But you have a sword, and you are a king: you offer a pension to me who never did you a service; but before you bestowed one on each of the brave men who have lost either a leg or an arm in doing you service? —You may easily imagine that ever after, when the name of Rousseau came in the king's way, he did not fail to add to it the epithet you have heard, and with which, at the time, this negotiation was concluded. "
Another anecdote shows what is every moment to be dreaded when the power of a king is above the laws. A miller, having instituted a suit against a Count N. for depriving his mill of water, and having been cast, presented a petition to the king craving justice. The king commanded his chancellor to have the cause tried again, which was done, and the same verdict returned. A second petition was presented; a third trial took place by the order of Frederick; and the same judgment again awarded. On the miller presenting a third petition, the king commissioned some of his secret agents to examine the facts on the spot and report them to him. Their representation agreed with that of the miller: the mill had actually been stopped from want of water, and this want of water was owing to the drains cut by Count N. The king was no longer able to command his race: he sent for the chancellor and the other three judges, reversed their sentence, and in their presence wrote another, condemning Count N. to restore the water to the mill, to pay all the costs of both suits, and also such damages as would reimburse the miller for the losses he had sustained. After doing this, he sent Baron de Furch, the chancellor, to the devil, declaring he no longer stood in need of his services, and the three judges to the dungeons of Spandau, kicking them with indignation out of the room. Six months after this outrage, Frederick discovered that he had been misled by a misapprehension of the facts; that the mill had indeed been stopped from want of water, and in consequence of the cutting of the drains; but that the drains had been cut below the mill, and consequently, although the volume of the stream even above this mill was by this means diminished, yet Count N. in no degree to blame, since by the established maxims of jurisprudence every one is allowed to employ a stream running through his own grounds to the best advantage, unless he diverts it from those who are to use it after him. But although Frederick recognized his error, it was against the plan of his arbitrary government to make publick reparation for the publick wrongs he had committed. Without mentioning the affair to any one, he gave private orders to remit the fine of Count N.; he restored the three judges first to their liberty and afterwards to their places, without, however, a word of apology for the affront offered to them. The chancellor, whose restoration would have looked like a publick avowal of his error, was suffered to remain in disgrace. What rendered this attack on the ministers of justice more flagitious was, that none of them was present in the courts where the suit of the miller was tried, and that the chancellor, in particular, knew nothing of the circumstances. It is to be observed that the miller rented his mill from the king.
FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
The following verses are quite sufficient to vindicate Mr. Moore's pretensions to genius. He is addressed by a very young lady, who is supposed to have expressed her regret that she was not profoundly skilled in science and literature:
Never mind how the pedagogue professes, You want not antiquity's stamp; The lip, that's so feigned with roses, Oh! never must smell of the lamp. Old Clio, whose withering kisses Have long left the loves at defiance, Now, done with the science of blisses, May fly to the blisses of science. Young Sappho, for want of employment, Alone o'er her Ovid may melt, Condemn'd but to read of enjoyment, Which wiser Corinna had felt. But for you to be buried in books, Oh, Fanny! they're pitiful fages, Who could not in one of your looks Read more than in millions of pages! Astronomy finds in your eye Better lights than the studies above, And music must borrow your sigh, As the melody dearest to love. In ethics—'tis you that can check In a minute their doubts and their quarrels, Oh! shew but that mole on your neck, And 'twill soon put an end to their morals. Your Arithmetic only can trip When to kiss and to count you endeavour, But eloquence glows on your lip When you swear that you'll love me forever. Thus you see what a brilliant alliance Of arts is assembled in you, A course of more exquisite science Man never need wish to go through. And oh! if a fellow like me May confer a diploma of hearts, With my lip thus I seal your degree, My divine little Mistress of Arts!
Mr. COOPER played MACKBETH on Wednesday night.—On Friday night, he appeared in the character of PIERRE in O'way's "VENICE PRESERVED."—We lament that the absence of the Editor should have prevented the usual notice being taken of these representations.
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold, THIS MORNING, at 10 o'clock, on Lefton's lower wharf, for approved endorses negotiable notes at six months: TWENTY bds. prime BROWN SUGAR, and ten puncheons real ANTIGUA RUM. Also, on ninety days: 5 boxes imperial, 2 chests hyson and 1 do. young hyson TEAS, landing from on board the Sch. Richard, Capt. Seaman, from New-York. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. August 24.

SOUTH AMERICA. It is very probable that we shall soon hear of the result of an English expedition against the Spanish dominions in South America, and which of that Miranda was but a mere fool. It is not very generally known, though intelligent and inquisitive politicians cannot be wholly ignorant, that an attack upon the Spanish colonies of South America, has been for half a century a favorite object of contemplation, and that the scheme has been in almost every way within that period called up and on the verge of being carried into execution.
Those who are desirous of seeing at large the original proposals for two or three official projects, may consult the appendix to Sir John Dalrymple's memoirs, vol. 2. of the London 8vo. edition, which were suggested to the English cabinet at various times, in 1762, and in 1779. The schemes of Sir John Dalrymple were approved and about to be realised in 1780; but some secret management in the English cabinet of that day, frustrated them for the time. As Dalrymple's works are to be had in the libraries and book-stores, reference only need be made to them, after barely observing, that the several plans proposed an attack by the South Sea.
The scheme of Sir John Dalrymple appears to have been superceded by another, which not being so well known nor so accessible to enquiry, we shall give some particulars of, merely to convey some idea of the course and objects proposed to be pursued by an expedition which probably has proceeded from India to the South American coast across the Pacific ocean. We shall make extracts from official documents, and add a few observations to render more copious extracts superfluous.
EXTRACTS. Authentic information having been received, in the month of January 1780, that the Spanish power in South America had been recently endangered by alarming insurrections, Mr. Fullarton was induced to lay before the ministers of that period proposals for an expedition against those Spanish settlements. The proposal contained, not only an offer to raise the number of troops requisite for the intended service, but also to equip vessels sufficient to convey them, upon condition that government would engage to pay a certain monthly sum per man, agreeably to the rates that have commonly been given in similar cases.
The principal of that proposal are expressed in the annexed letter, number 1, which was delivered to Lord North on the 28th January 1780. In consequence of the resolution of the cabinet, formally communicated by Lord North, the ship Northington was immediately purchased for 1,800L and re-pairs were ordered upon that vessel to the amount of 500L.
The Grand Trimmer and the Little Trimmer privateers were completely manned and kept in readiness for the service.
Mr. Fullarton also took a share in the Golden Eagle privateer, in order to induce the owners to engage in the undertaking, but that ship, on her return to England for the purpose, became a capture to the enemy.
Porter, shoes, stores, and other articles necessary for the voyage, were immediately purchased. The 98th and 100th regiments were raised with unusual despatch.
REMARK. The subject appears to have been discussed very much at large in consequence of the advices from Spanish America; but the following extracts and official letters explain the whole design.
EXTRACTS, &c. Proposition delivered to Lord North, on the 28th January 1780, by Mr. Fullarton. The gentlemen who have proposed the expedition to South America, beg leave to submit the following state of their proposal to the attention of the cabinet. They are willing to raise a corps of 1,200 men at their own expence, to serve on this occasion; provided they are allowed full powers to recommend the officers.
Those officers who have not been in the army before will only expect temporary and dispirited ranks, and no pay.
The men to be furnished from the date of their enlistment.
In order to convey this corps to such places as government shall direct, they will also furnish (ready manned, armed, and equipped) vessels of the following description; all of which are either now in their possession, or ready to be purchased, viz.
If necessary, they will add a frigate, and a New-castle pink to act as a transport.
The equipment of these ships shall be so arranged as to render it unknown that they belong to the same owners, or that they are intended for the same expedition—they shall sail at different times, and take their departure from different places.
Having considered the inconveniences of receiving the requisite assistance in stores, ordnance, and provisions, which cannot be issued from the different offices without great danger of discovery and delay, the proprietors, instead of the advance of the abovementioned articles on the part of government, will only ask an order for cannon to arm their three largest ships, provided government will advance them 30,000L; 10,000L to be paid immediately—10,000L more at one month—and the remainder at two months after the date of the agreement. Vouchers to be produced for the expenditure of the first sum, before the second shall be advanced. As security for this advance the bills of sale of ships, stores, and other articles, shall be assigned to government.
The vessels to be fitted out on this occasion are to act as transports, but not to be paid in the common mode of vessels hired by government.
The proprietors expect to have the regulation of prize money to establish, that no capture by sea or land shall be shared until the whole expenses of the armament are cleared. They also expect, that the surplus shall be distributed to each ship according to the number of men and guns; one half for the owners, and one half for the soldiers and sailors, in such proportions as shall be determined.
The proprietors are extremely anxious to bring this business to an immediate termination; for, at present, they lose the use of the ships that already belong to them, and they have now an opportunity of purchasing two other ships so well adapted to their purpose, that it would be very difficult to supply their place. (Signed) W. FULLARTON.
Substance of a conversation which took place between Lord North and Mr. Fullarton, on Sunday the 30th January 1780, relative to the preceding proposition. Lord North informed Mr. Fullarton, in presence of Mr. Brummell, that the cabinet had accepted his proposal and that he would next day lay it before the king, as a measure which the ministers concurred in thinking ought to be carried into immediate execution. He added, that there remained nothing to be adjusted, except the mode of advancing the money. Mr. Fullarton mentioned to his lordship the danger that he, and the gentlemen who assisted him, would incur, if they ventured to proceed upon the business, unless under an absolute certainty that the engagements of government should be fulfilled to them; at the same time he stated the necessity of despatch, in order to render the enterprise effectual. His lordship then gave Mr. Fullarton the most positive assurances that the measure should not fail on the part of government. In consequence of these assurances, Mr. Fullarton told him, that, relying on his declarations and the resolutions of the cabinet, he would immediately proceed to accelerate the preparations expressed in his proposal.
REMARK. This subject was under discussion from January to August 1780, on the 11th of which month it was fi-
nally approved; and the following enlarged view of the project, will prove perhaps interesting:
EXTRACT. After the most mature consultation with persons perfectly acquainted with the subject, it appears that a route to the Spanish settlements on the coast of the South Sea lies open, by the way of India, which much greater security and prospect of success than could have been expected even from the original proposal.
A body of 2,000 British troops, with 2,000 Lascars, sailing from Madras on board of armed transports, or old East-India ships, and supported by a detachment from Sir Edward Hughes's squadron, would be sufficient to ensure success to this undertaking. The object of this force should be to secure one of the small Luconian islands, and then proceed to some healthy spot in New Zealand, in order to establish means of refreshment, communication and retreat. From New Zealand the squadron should sail directly to South America; and it is presumed, that there is not one place, from California to Cape Horn, capable of resisting such an equipment, if properly provided and properly conducted.
The fort of Callao, or some advantageous post, should be secured, and terms of independence offered to the native Mexicans, Peruvians and Chilians. If such a settlement was effected, it is evident that the trade of South America would be opened to our East Indian territories; if it were not effected, still the blow to Spain must be fatal, because her richest possessions would be alarmed, their commerce and remittances interrupted, their ships destroyed, their forts demolished, and the inhabitants more likely to revolt. All these transactions may take place in the course of next summer with a degree of ease unknown in other climates; and an expeditious return from Madras to England when the equipment fails, would enable government to arrange a co-operation on this side of South America, so as to distract the offensive exertions of the Spanish empire. It will be said that ships of war cannot be spared from this country; but notwithstanding the reluctance of ministers to fund sums of money on distant service, the East-India fleet, which is to sail in September or October, can hardly be safe without a convoy, and that convoy will be sufficient to carry out the troops, and to place the detachment from Sir Edward Hughes's squadron, which may be necessary for the expedition.
If this plan is adopted by government, an arrangement must be made with the confidential directors of the East-India Company, and orders immediately despatched by land to Bombay, Madras, and Bengal; that ships, stores, and seamen may be prepared to join the troops to be sent from England. If the troops sail from hence in September they may arrive at Madras in October; and in 4 months from the time the men leave India they may reach the coast of South America. Lieutenant colonels Fullarton and Humberston will undertake to augment their two battalions to 1,000 men each, or to a greater number if required. To draw their zeal to promote this business, they will, at their own risk, and by the assistance of their friends, if necessary, undertake to furnish conveyance for such part of the troops as cannot be embarked on board the king's ships, that are to act as convoy. This they will do on such terms as the comptroller of the navy shall determine. It is hoped that government will appoint some person, with power to direct the necessary preparations for this business; otherwise the same delays, the same difficulties, and the same disappointments will ensue, that have already rendered the original plan abortive. (Signed) W. FULLARTON.
These documents furnish all that is immediately pertinent to our present purpose, of showing what has been projected, with a view to anticipate what we suppose must now be in operation, or something tantamount thereto.
This project of 1780, it may be proper to observe, was not carried into execution at that time, owing, as the official papers state, to the rupture with Holland in that year, in consequence of which, effected on a different service, on the coasts of Coromandel and Malabar.
FROM A CHARLESTON PAPER. Recovery from apparent Death by Lightning.
MR. EDITOR, Having seen, in the City Gazette, two or three years ago, an account of the beneficial effects of cold water, applied to, or poured on persons struck with lightning, and as these may be many who have not been, or do not retain it in memory—and as this is a fact of the year in which accidents from lightning frequently occur, would thank you to insert the following case, wherein I have made a trial of it, and have the pleasure to vouch for its efficacy. On the 14th June, a son of Mr. John Keigley, in this neighbourhood, about 3 years of age, was struck in a wheat field, and life suspended for nearly half an hour; it being near a creek, his father sent for some water and poured it on his head, but did not continue long enough to be benefited from it; and conceiving him to be dead, proceeded to take him home, when, fortunately, they were overtaken by a shower of rain, which wet them through, and to his great comfort & astonishment, he found him begin to breathe and move one of his arms, and, in succession, others of his extremities—When he arrived at the house, a boy was despatched for me; I arrived about 4 o'clock, an hour after the accident. The child was then in a comatose situation, but could move his arms and legs. I immediately bled him, and applied thick folded cloths, wet with vinegar and water, to his head and spine, in which places he appeared to be most injured; this soon relieved the inflammatory appearance of the skin, and gave considerable strength. In about an hour after, a considerable degree of fever supervened, which I found to yield to a more liberal use of water and vinegar; about 12 at night he recovered his understanding and power of speech. The next day he was able to be about, and complained of nothing but a soreness and some degree of debility, and from that time he has continued in good health.
ALEXANDER STUART, Esquire, of Richmond, and Col. William Daniel, of Cumberland county, are so obliging as to undertake my law business. The former will give his attention to it in the federal court and in the court of appeals. The latter in the superior court of chancery for the Richmond district. (Signed) CREED TAYLOR.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT some time in the month of October 1804, I enclosed a parcel of papers in a letter directed to Mr. John A. Robertson of Amelia county, near Genito Bridge, which letter with its contents was never received by Mr. Robertson. The subject of the letter related to a certain suit, brought by me, against Pleasant Roberts, of Amelia, giving Mr. Robertson, whom I employed as my attorney, such directions as the case required. The papers were principally wheat receipts, some signed by the said Pleasant Roberts, & others by Chas. and White Roberts for Pleasant Roberts, together with other vouchers. Any person who will be good enough to convey or cause them to be conveyed to me in this place, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS reward. (Signed) BENJAMIN DENNIS. Manchester, August 8.
FOR SALE —on the lowest terms: 2500 sacks of LIVERPOOL SALT, and 90 crates of LIVERPOOL EARTHEN WARE of superior quality & well assorted, just arrived, in the ship Mercer , Captain JOHNSON, from Liverpool, at Bermuda Handled—OVERTON ANDERSON. May 22.
MONEY LOST. THREE BANK NOTES—One No. 1574, Baltimore bank, dated 27th Nov. 1805, of 100 dollars—One No. 830, bank of Virginia, dated 5th May 1805, of 5 dollars—One No. 1965, bank of Virginia, dated 7th February 1805, of 5 dollars. Whereas by a letter from James Mufchett, Esq. merchant of Dumfries, Virginia, and a certificate from Timothy Brundage, Esq. Post-Master of the said town, directed to me, and describing the above notes; it appears that on the 28th day of July last, a letter directed to me by the said James Mufchett, Esq. covering one hundred dollars, as above specified (being the amount of my wife's rent, at that place) was put in the Post-Office at the said Dumfries, and directed to this place, The White Chimneys, Virginia . And whereas I have never received the said letter, I request all any person having knowledge of the same, or any of the Post-Masters into whose Post-Offices it may have gone by mistake or misdirection, to forward it to me; and I also request any person to whom the said notes may have passed to, since the 28th day of July last, to trace them to that date; the 100 dollar note I expect will be attended to, and persons holding that description of notes will serve humanity, and perhaps relieve distress in corresponding by post on the subject; and should the said letter have been stolen, I offer Fifty Dollars Reward on the recovery of the money and the detection of the thief. The Bank of Baltimore is respectfully solicited to attend to the 100 Dollar Note. (Signed) FRANCIS GALVAN. Post-Master, White Chimneys. August 22.
Caroline County, to wit: Francis Galvan appeared before me, a justice of the peace, for the aforesaid county, and made oath that he has not received or heard of a letter written to him on the 28th of July last, by James Mufchett, Esq. of the town of Dumfries, merchant, containing one hundred and ten Dollars, in three bank notes, described by the said Mufchett, in a subsequent letter to the said Galvan, and received by him the 18th instant. Given under my hand this 19th day of August, 1806. A. C. WHITE.
ENOCH SULLIVAN, TAKES the liberty of informing the public, of his removal to a house nearly opposite the Eagle; where any orders in his profession, will be thankfully attended to. He offers for sale, an assortment of FINE GOODS, partly consisting of a general assortment of FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY. Silver, plated and Britannia tea, coffee and table Spoons; Silver and plated Sugar Dots, Ladies, Sc. plated, Taper and wood rimmed Casters; plated & Britannia Tea Pots; plated Tea Urns; Sugar Dishes & Cream Pots; plated and paper Deane's Siders; plated, brass and japanned Candle Sticks; table Knives and Forks; Tea Trays, Caddies and Bread Baskets; Ladies' Dining, Boxes and Games; Hair Powder, Puffs, Bags and Pomatum; fine and coarse horn and tortoise shell plain and ornamented Combs; Glove Knots; Elastic Garters, Razors, Strops, Boxes, Brushes, and Windsor Soap; Suppers, Pails, &c. Pocket Books, Lead Pencils, Ink stands, &c. counting-house Knives, Seals, Paper Knives, &c. Silver, gilt and steel mounted Sp. Glasses, Goggles, Optic Glasses; Chair Whips, Walking Canes and Umbrellas; an assortment of Brushes; Hall Lamps; Clocks, men and boards, & Backgammon Tables; duodecimo books and battle doors; German Flutes, Duos, Flutes, Guns, horse and pocket Pistols, officers' Swords, Epauliers and Plumes; also, a few Watch Materials, Watch Seals, Keys and Glasses. With a variety of other articles connected to the business. August 22. eot
FOR SALE, THE LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hunsicker, Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, good Water, newly tiled, and a Garden lately laid in, a Warehouse 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 belt of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Pardee's and Captain Todd's lots. For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. August 22. (if.)
50 DOLLARS REWARD FOR the apprehension of Moses, who ran away on the 3rd inst. He is about 40 years old, six feet high, of a yellow complexion, with two of his front teeth of the upper jaw out. He had on at this time his left home, a fellows jacket of blue cloth, and a pair of ragged drab trousers. As New-York has been his place of residence, for several years past, there is no doubt he will attempt to procure a passage thither. But I think it very probable, he is in Richmond, inasmuch as he has a wife there. The above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid, for the delivery of the said fellow. All masters of vessels and others, are forewarned from harbouring or carrying him out of this state. (Signed) JOHN CRUMP. Powhatan, August 22. (sp2w.)
Just received from New-York, and for sale low for cash, by the subscriber, AN assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, of all sizes in various frames; Pictures, &c. &c. Barometers and Thermometers; Mouldings of different qualities and sizes for making frames. (Signed) STEPHEN BARANZINO, At the City Tavern, near the Market. August 22. St p.
TO BE RENTED, TWO fire proof WAREHOUSES, near the Basin. They will be rented together or separate, and if wished by the tenants will be fitted up for stores. (Signed) JOHN WICKHAM. (5w.) August 22.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, AN Active Young Man to act as a BAR-KEEPER, to whom liberal wages will be given. Enquire at the Eagle Tavern. July 22. (if.)
A BARGAIN MAY be had in a Chariot, Harness, and pair of excellent horses—Enquire of the Editor. August 5. tf.
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, as usual, at WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [sp1f.]
TO SPORTSMEN. Will be sold publicly at the Bowling Green, on the 10th day of October next (if not privately disposed of before that time) the following Stallions: DUZZARD—DARE DEVIL—ARCHDUKE, D ESCAPE, by Precipitate out of a filly of Buzzard's—STORM, by Cormorant out of a Darlington mare. After which about thirty thorough bred brood Mares, Colts and Fillies. The terms of sale will be made known in a few weeks by JOHN G. WOOLFOLK and JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. August 1.
FOR SALE, At public auction, on the premises, on Wednesday, 10th September next, (if not previously disposed of by private contract,) FIVE hundred and fifty acres LAND, situated in the upper end of Cumberland county, eighteen miles from the Court-House, three from Farmville, and one from a good manufacturing mill on Appomattox, now navigable almost to Petersburg. This LAND lies handsomely, is in good order and inferior in quality to none east of the mountains; there is 10 or 12 acres meadow, handsomely set with timber, and about 20 acres more prepared for sowing next spring; in addition there is an extensive bed of Coal which to a person of capital would be highly valuable; one third the purchase money will be required in hand and the balance in two annual instalments. (Signed) JOHN KELSO. August 12, 1806.
NOTICE. THE partnership of Jesse Higgenbotham & Co. this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons who have accounts with the concern, are requested to come forward and settle them with Jesse Higgenbotham. (Signed) BROWN, RIVES & CO. JESSE HIGGENBOTHAM. Cairo, 1st August, 1806.
THE business will be continued by James Brown, of Richmond, Robert Rives, of Amherst county, and Henry Rives of this place, under the firm of Henry Rives & Co. who will pay all claims against the late concern of Jesse Higgenbotham & Co. (Signed) JAMES BROWN, ROBERT RIVES, HENRY RIVES. Cairo, 1st August, 1806. at h3
3,000 wt. SALT PETER BACON, 1,000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 geos BOTTLED CYDER, A few barrels CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM.
Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. May 27. eot
At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, held at Edward Hallam's tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 29th of July, 1806. RESOLVED, That five dollars be paid on each share held by the stock-holders in the said company to National Sheppard their treasurer on or before the first day of September next. Resolved, That propositions be received from any persons inclined to undertake the work on the Turnpike until the first day of October next, and that the same be filed in writing with the clerk of the Company by the persons making such propositions. An extract from the minutes. (Signed) N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. August 5. t18Sept.
NOTICE. APPREHENSIONS for the health of his family having disabled the subscriber from attending permanently at Norfolk, he has removed to the city of Richmond, and fixed his office in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by the Commissioner of Loans. He proposes to practice law in the Federal Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Chancery, in Richmond; and will continue also to practise in the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, and District Court of Suffolk. (Signed) WM. WIRT. August 5.
VALUABLE LANDS—FOR SALE. ON the 20th Sept. next, will be offered for sale, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on the following terms: that well known tract of Land, containing 1300 acres, to which are attached the invaluable Chalybeate Springs, commonly known by the name of the Amelia Springs; in point of fertility, the soil is equal to any in the neighbourhood; the buildings new and capacious, the situation agreeable, and uncommonly healthy. It being presumed, that those intending to purchase, will view the premises, which at any time before the sale, will be showed them by Rev. H. Anderson, residing on the land; a further description is deemed unnecessary. The terms of sale will be 1/3 paid in hand, and the other two thirds in two annual payments. Complete and satisfactory security will be required of the purchaser. For the accommodation of the purchaser, liberty will be given to sow wheat in September, and full possession given the 1st January, 1807. (Signed) EXECUTORS. (t20S. p.) August 19.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us on the fourteenth day of February 1804, to secure a debt due from Col. Robert Goode to William B. Giles, Esq. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder for ready money, on the first day of October next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond: THAT well known TRACT of Land whereon Col. Goode now resides, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, containing twelve hundred and sixty one acres more or less, and commonly called and known by the name of WITHBY. This valuable estate lies within three miles of the city of Richmond and two from the town of Manchester, and has on it a large and commodious dwelling house, with all convenient out-houses and other improvements, well suited to the accommodation of a genteel family. (Signed) JOSEPH SCOTT, WM. MOSELEY, ROB. POLLARD, } Trustees. August 15, 1806. tds
FOR SALE. THE Subscriber would dispose of a valuable MILL, (formerly belonging to Col. George Bird, deceased) situate near the upper end of Middlesex county, together with a tract of Land containing by a late survey, one hundred forty-six and a half acres, lying contiguous to, and immediately on the south bank of Rappahannock river, eighteen miles below Tappahannock, eight below Bowler's ferry, and ten only above Urbanna; if not sold previous to Monday the fifteenth day of September (that being the first day of the next district court, to be held at King & Queen court-house,) if fair, otherwise the first fair day, it will be sold to the highest bidder (at the time and place before mentioned) and possession given the first of January next, on the following terms, to wit: One half of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, the balance in twelve months, secured by lien on the property, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed none would purchase without first viewing the same. (Signed) ROBERT BIRD. Hanover county, August 5. t18thSept.
PRINTED AT THE ENQUIRER PRESS & THIS DAY PUBLISHED, A CORRECT Edition of "THE RUDIMENTS of the LATIN TONGUE; or, A Plain and Easy Introduction to LATIN GRAMMAR: wherein the principles of the language are methodically digested, both in English and Latin—With useful Notes and Observations, explaining the Terms of Grammar, and further improving its Rules." BY THOMAS RUDDIMAN, M. A. August 8, 1806.
NOTICE. THE Co-partnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY , by its limitation, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next—All persons indebted theretofore are earnestly requested to come forward without delay and pay off what they respectively owe, as longer indulgence ought not to be expected. Those who have undetached accounts and cannot make immediate payment, it is hoped will execute bonds for their respective balances. GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their FALL GOODS, and by the first arrivals from London, Liverpool, &c. and the refuse is expected, which they will sell low for Cash—Country produce or approved notes. (Signed) GILLIAT & KIRBY. August 13. ep 2m.
HOUSES & LOT FOR SALE. WE offer for sale the Houses and Lot near 13th & Rutherford's dwelling House, and next below Mr. Isaac Webster's on Shockoe Hill, at present occupied by Benjamin Sheppard. This situation is scarcely equalled by any in town for beauty, and by none as to pleasantness, being nearly if not quite as high as any part of Richmond. The dwelling house and out-houses are sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family; that is not very large, there being 2 rooms and a fine large passage below, and 4 rooms above flats in the dwelling house, a good kitchen and smoke house all in good repair, and the yard and garden under a new inclosure of the best materials. Any person inclined to purchase, may be accommodated with credits which probably will be agreeable; or debt due or not due from persons residing in Richmond or Henrico, will be taken in payment, or a considerable deduction from a credit price will be made for cash. (Signed) N. B. & I. SHEPPARD. July 13. (5)
Adjoining the above mentioned lot is an improved Lot belonging to me, which borders on the Main-street leading from Shockoe-bridge, & which may be had with the improved lot, if the purchaser should wish it. (Signed) B. SHEPPARD.
FOR SALE. IN virtue of a deed in trust, to me executed, by a captain Poulter G. Tibb, for purposes therein mentioned, the whole of the property specified in said trust deed, consisting of a very valuable tract of LAND, several valuable Slaves, Household & Kitchen furniture, and Stock of various kinds. The land lies in Essex county on Rappahannock river, ten miles below Tappahannock; very convenient to the belt of oysters, oysters and crabs, contains 330 acres, lays level and well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and small grain. There is on it a dwelling house in good repair, as also other convenient houses for a small family, valuable young orchards of peach and apple of choice fruits, belonging to the above tract; there is a well watered and remarkably healthy. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 24th day of October next, and the terms fully made known on that day; a part of the purchase money for each article will be required by hand, by CHARLES BROWNE, Trustee. Essex, August 8. tf.
The Subscribers have just received from Bremen, a supply of GERMAN LINENS, which they offer to sell on the most reasonable terms. (Signed) BOHN & HUBNER. August 15. 2m
The subscriber has removed his Broker's Office to the middle tenement, in Du Sor's term's new building, the first door above Messrs. Pickens, Pollard and Johnson, and the second below the Post-Office; where he will attend particularly to all business confided to him. (Signed) THOMAS NORVELL. For sale, 10 SHARES in the JAMES RIVER COMPANY. June 6. (if.)
TO BE RENTED —The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. (Signed) J. PENN. April 11. tf.
WANTED to hire immediately, a young and active NEGRO MAN—Also, a NEGRO GIRL about 14 or 15 years old. Apply to the printer. August 15.
FOR SALE, A Likely young NEGRO MAN who has been accustomed to work in the crop—For terms apply at the Enquirer Office. August 1. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement.—And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 22. tf.
APPRENTICES WANTED. TWO Boys about the age of fourteen, wanted as apprentices to the gold and silversmith's business, by JOHNSON & REAT. August 5. tf.
HANOVER JOCKEY CLUB. THE Hanover Jockey Club having been organized, the races will commence at this place, on the 2nd, Wednesday in October next. 1st. Day—3 mile heats, free for any horse, mare, or gelding; 2nd. Day—3 mile heats, confined to untried colts, not exceeding 3 years of age. The regulations with respect to weights, &c. are adopted from those of the Fairfield Jockey Club. A general meeting of the Club, is requested on the day preceding the first day's race. (Signed) SKELTON JONES, Secretary to the Club. Hanover C.H. August 12. (2d0)
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public, he has just received at his Cabinet Manufactory near the Fire Insurance Office; a large assortment of Windsor Chairs and by the best workmen in the State; any gentleman wishing to buy, will please send their orders or call at his Cabinet Manufactory, where they may get good warranted work, and on low terms, either in the Cabinet line or Windsor Chairs. June 6. tf.
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale at the Enquirer Book-store, "A MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES," BY THOMAS JEFFERSON. —ALSO— THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE COURT AND CABINET OF ST. CLOUD.
Drantina. IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.