The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-11-25 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 59.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 25, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....102.
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 75   Wheat, New, 1 10   Flour—superfine, New, 6 50   fine, 5 50   Corn per barrel, 3 50   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 58  
Sales at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD at Public Auction, for ready money, on the Premises, on Wednesday, the 26th of this Month, Nov.
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, dated the 12th June last, executed by John Pendleton, Esq., to secure the payment of a debt herein mentioned, due the first instant: That valuable LOT known by the number 594, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging.
JOHN PROSSER, Wm. MONCURE, } Trustees. Nov. 7. tdf.
FOR PORT GLASGOW.
The British Ship PHOENIX, Captain EDINBURGH, daily expected at Barnum's Wharf, with about 400 Hds. Tobacco. She will take on freight Tobacco, Cotton, &c. on moderate terms; apply to
JAMES F. LEITCH & Co. Manchester, Nov. 4. etf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE taken the new BRICK TENEMENT fronting the west street leading from Col. Mayo's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:  Old Madeira Wine, } Olives, } Fresh.  Do. Sherry do. } Capers, }  Belt Cognac Brandy, } Anchovies, }  Do. Antigua Rum, } Nutmegs, }  Do. Holland Gin, } Mace, }  Hibbert's Brown Stout, } Cloves, }  Do. Porter, } Cinnamon, }  Claret of superior quality, } Barley Sugar, }  Belt Spanish Segars, } Sugar Candy, }  Loaf Sugar, } Barley Sugar Killes, }  Gampower, } Sugar Almonds, }  Imperial } Brandy Preserves, }  Young Hyson, } Soft Raisins, }  and } Sock Shell'd Almonds, }  Souchong, } Currants, }  Beft Green Coffee, } Pearl Barley, }  Tea of superior quality, } Playing Cards, }  Do. do. Brown Sugar, } Notic Cakes, }  2d. do. do. } Putty in bladders, }  Molasses, } Bar Iron assorted, }  Salt in Sacks, } Nail Rods, }  Do. } German Steel, }  Patent Shot, } Blistered do. }  English F. G. Gunpowder, } Plain qt. Decanters, }  Brown Soap, } Do. Wine Glasses, }  Mould Candles, } Qt. Tumblers, }  Northern Cheese, } Pt. do. }  Ground Ginger, } Half pt. do. }  Black Pepper, } Green pocket Bottles, }  Allspice, } Elegant Globe Lamps, }  Salt Pease, } Window Glass 10 by 12. }  Alum, } Do. do. 8 by 10. }  Brimstone, } China Coffee cups & saucers, }  Coppers, } Do. Tea do. }  Glue of superior quality, } Do. Teapots, }  Do. } Do. Sugar dishes, }  Fig Blue, } Do. Creampots, }  Starch, } Do. Slop Bowls, }  Bengal Indigo, } Do. Gallon Bowls, }  London Mustard, } Do. half gl. do. }  Dixons Bell do. } With a general assortment of Stone & Queens Ware.  Cayenne Pepper, }  N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two-thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce. ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH. oaw2m.
FOR SALE, 53 Low priced Silver Watches, 1 Elegant Gold Repeating Watch, 500 W. Seine Twine, 2000 W. Belt German Steel, A large additional supply of Ironmongery and Hardware, just received by BREAM & FOLLET. Nov. 18. oaw2w.
A PETITION will be presented to the next Assembly to authorise the sale of the undivided real estate belonging to the legatees of Doctor George Gilmer. Nov. 18. oaw1m.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented by William F. Fitchett to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that a law may pass to establish a ferry across Piankatank river from my land in Matthews County, to the land of the late Thomas E. Churchill, dec'd. of Middlesex county. WILLIAM FITCHETT. September 12. etf.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, for leave to erect a TOWN and Inspection of Tobacco at, or adjoining Goochland Court-house, particularly on the land of Samuel Woolson, thereunto adjoining. October 8. N.
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Monday the 20th day of December next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Matthew Brown of Albemarle County, to John Nicholas and John Kelly, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to John M. Shepard, of Hanover County, as expressed in the said Deed, with legal interest and charges attending the said sale.
A 12th of the TRACT OF LAND, lying in the North Garden, whereon the said Brown now lives. The sale will take place between the hours of twelve and three o'clock, P. M. JOHN NICHOLAS, JOHN KELLY, Charlesville, Nov. 18. etf.
THE Subscriber practises the law in the court of Appeals, the Superior courts of Chancery, and Common Law for the Richmond district, and in the Federal court. WM. W. HENING. Nov. 4. oaw1w.
TAKE this opportunity of informing my friends and the public, that I shall open my house as a private BOARDING HOUSE, and shall be well prepared to receive about Twenty Members of the next Assembly; my house is among one of the most convenient stands; it is situated between the Bank and Barracks, and adjoining the Capitol square. I have, also, an excellent Stable for Eighteen Horses. No pains will be spared to give satisfaction. JOHN P. SHIELDS. november 11. eoSw.
EDUCATION. THE Subscriber, making his sincere acknowledgements to those gentlemen who have manifested their confidence in him as a teacher of youth, proposes to continue his School, at the same place, the ensuing year. In this Seminary, youth will be instructed in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic; the English Grammar and the principles of Language; Geography and the use of the Globes; Practical Mathematics, and the Elements of Natural Philosophy. That the business of the School may progress with more ease to himself, and advantage to his pupils, the subscriber will not admit more than 16, should he teach alone; or 22, if he should have an assistant. The price of board and tuition, (each boarder furnishing his own bed) will be £28 for boys under fifteen years of age; and £30 for those who exceed that age: thirty Dollars of the price to be paid in advance, and the balance at the expiration of the term, which will commence about the 20th of January, and end about the 10th of December following. ANDREW BROADHUS. Caroline, Oct. 23. oaw4f.
TO BE RENTED, The large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaacs, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the bell in hand) at the corner of the street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, Serjeant of the City, or to JACOB I. COHEN. (law if) February 25.
JOHN SOUTHGATE, AT the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Union Tavern, offers for sale, a pretty general assortment of FALL GOODS, Well worth the attention of country dealers—Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be received in payment. ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martinique Cordials. October 23. (if)
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
REMOVAL. THE Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Watt and Bullock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual. They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 19 Mo. 3d. 1806. etf.
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN April 11. tf
THE Subscriber has accommodations for Twenty Five Gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many Horses. ALEXANDER QUARRIER. October 17. tf
A GREAT Bargain offered in 735 acres of LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one & an half miles from York River, and bounded by Poquoson Creek, the Lands of captain William Shackelford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water—The abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may also be mentioned as a great inducement to any person wishing to purchase. This Land may be had low for cash, or good bonds at short payment. For further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or to the subscriber JOHN TEMPLE. Wakenton, September 26. tf
A BARGAIN MAY be had in a Chariot, Harness, and pair of excellent horses—Enquire of the Editor. August 5. tf
PICKLING VINEGAR. OF superior quality, made from two years old cider—For sale by WILLIAM HART, Opposite the State House. ALSO— SALT, loose and in sacks, 30 Barrels cut HERRINGS, Brown SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 19. etf.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Daffodil Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanought, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swansdown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kerseymeres, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Philip Boos, to secure the punctilious payment of seven hundred dollars due B. H. Judah. WILL. be sold to the highest bidder on the 24th instant, at Z. Brooks's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, one Wagon and five mules, and one LOT, N o . 62, or so much of said property as may satisfy the balance now due, with interest and expenses attending the execution of said deed of trust. D. LAMBERT, Trustee. Nov. 14. St.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE, THE LAND and MILL advertised for sale, by the subscriber in the Enquirer, to have been sold on the fifteenth of September last. If not previously sold, before Monday the 24th of this present month, that being Middlesex court day, to be held in the town of Urbanna. It will positively be sold on that day if fair, otherwise the first fair day (in the said town of Urbanna), to the highest bidder, on a credit till the first day of September next; the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctiliously paid, with a lien on the property to secure the payment. The sale to commence between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock, at Mr. Christopher Owen's Tavern in the above mentioned place. ROBERT BIRD. St. Hanover, Nov. 14.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the U. States for the Fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of twelve thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars thirty-three cents, due and payable on the first day of July last, and fund charges and expenses of sale—That valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, sitated by the said Ross to contain 2608 acres. The sale will take place on the premises on the 14th day of November next.
Also, under the same decree and on the same terms, will be sold at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on the 18th of the same month, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES. BENJAMIN MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Oct. 7, 1806. tds
At the request of Mr. Ross, the sale of the Land above-mentioned, called Fort Lewis, is postponed until the 20th day of next month, when it will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond; and the sale of the Negroes, is postponed until the 6th day of December next, on which day it will take place at the Eagle Tavern aforesaid. BENJAMIN MOSBY, D. M. for JOE SCOTT, M. V. D. Oct. 16. tf
TAKEN up and committed to Jail on the 10th of May 1806, a negro man by the name of HARRY, the property of John Royler, Esq. of Richmond; the owner is hereby requested to come forward and pay charges, or he will be sold to satisfy his jail fees, agreeably to an act of Assembly. Given under my hand this 20th day July 1806. TRIPLETT T. ESTES, jailor. Sept. 16. sm. Augusta County.
FOR SALE, A YOUNG and active House SERVANT Enquire at this office. October 7. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER, John Williamson, Junior, being desirous of discharging as soon as possible, all of his just debts, unites with the other subscribers, in giving notice, that on Saturday the 22nd day of the present month, between the hours of 10 in the forenoon, and 2 in the afternoon, WILL be offered for ready money, at public sale, on some part of the premises, so much of John Williamson resides, in Henrico county, as lies between the road near his house and the Land of David Williamson, supposed to contain about one hundred acres—Also about fifty other acres of LAND adjoining the Land of Samuel Browning, and the Land last mentioned, and being a part of the aforesaid tract, belonging to the said John Williamson. The whole of which tract of Land was conveyed by the said John Williamson to the other subscribers in trust for the purpose of reimbursing John Robinson, certain sums of money paid by him, or which he may be liable to pay at the instance and on account of the said John Williamson. And the object and will of all of the subscribers, is, that the said trustees or one of them, out of the proceeds of the said sale, shall first satisfy the said Robinson, all such sums of money as he shall have paid, and to discharge such other sums as he may be bound to pay, on account of any under-taking made by him at the instance of the said Williamson, together with the lawful interest that may be due on the said sums of money and the expenses attending the said trust and the execution thereof, and that the surplus shall afterwards be applied by the said trustees or one of them to the discharge of executions now in the hands of the sheriff of Henrico county against the person or effects of the said Williamson. The boundaries of the Land offered for sale will be particularly shown on the aforesaid day of sale. JOHN WILLIAMSON, Jr. N. SHEPPARD, J. SHEPPARD, BENNETT TAYLOR. Nov. 7. tdf.
Europe.
Further extracts from French papers received by the Richard.
COLOGNE, Sept. 17. We are informed that the system of the Grant of navigation of the Rhine is about to be established in all its parts, on the lower Rhine, and exercised conformably to the 29th article of the recess of the empire. France and Germany owe to the genius of Napoleon the happy idea of having subjected, as far as respects navigation, the most beautiful and important river of Europe to a general police, uniform and confined to a single authority.—By that he will have delivered it from the arbitrary and variable measures which for so many ages desolated its commerce and navigation. M. Eichoff, director general protomere, has already set out for Dusseldorf, Westf. and Emmerich, furnished with full powers from his majesty the Emperor and King and the Prince Primate.
HAMBURG, Sept. 15. The latest accounts from Berlin, continue to speak of nothing but preparations for war. Notwithstanding this, there are in Prussia, men who pretend to believe that war will not take place, and that France will succeed in maintaining the peace of the continent. It is stated besides, that the Swedish frigates stationed before Prussian ports, have received orders to keep their respective positions, notwithstanding the taking off of the blockade. Lieutenant General Count de Waterfleche has been appointed Commander in Chief of the Prussian Corps, composed of twelve battalions of infantry, twenty squadrons of cavalry, and two batteries of cannon, which will be stationed on the banks of the River Saal.
It is reported, and we repeat the news without vouching for its truth, that six days ago a declaration of the Russian court had issued from the Pres, but which had not yet been made public.
CASSEL, Sept. 13. A treaty has been concluded at Berlin, between the Baron de Vuille, in the name of the Elector of Hesse Cassel, and M. Haugwitz the Prussian Minister. This treaty has not been ratified by our sovereign. Who could have believed that Prussia had carried her pretensions so far? She wants nothing less than to place Meiss and Saxony in a state of vassalage to her. It was said in that convention that two circles would be formed, a circle of Saxony and one of Hesse, and that the king of Prussia would possess the same rights that the Emperor of Germany did, to wit, the Sovereignty, the Anlie Court, the Tribunaux of the Empire, &c.
From that moment, Saxony and Hesse would have been effaced from the list of Powers. Thus in a word, Prussia wanted to acquire ten millions of population. The exercise of the rights of the Emperor of Germany was restrained by the actual strength of a great number of powerful princes who composed the Germanic Empire, and by the greatest powers in Europe; hence, in reality the sovereignty of the Emperor was but trifling. But that of Prussia, over her next neighbor, would be in truth, a complete and absolute destruction of the independence of these two states. Our Government does not wish to ratify it, but the Prussian troops have advanced, and are marching to Göttingen.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 19. Yesterday, about four o'clock in the afternoon, passed through this city a Courier from Prince Joachim, Grand Duke of Cleves and Berg, who came from Dusseldorf and was going to Paris. In the night a Courier dispatched from the Head-Quarters, also passed through. The aeronaut Blanchard, and his wife, arrived yesterday in this city. Madame Blanchard, who has received so much applause at Marfeilles and Bordeaux, as well as several other principal cities of the Empire, intends to make an ascension at Brussels. M. Blanchard made two brilliant ascensions here, twenty years since; now he abandons all the glory and the perils of his aerial voyages to his spouse.
PARIS, Sept. 23. They write from Cherbourg, on the 17th of this month: "the frigate LA MANCHE will be launched in a few days. A new frigate is on the stocks, and a prodigious number of workmen are employed every day in building her. She will be called the Amphitrite."
Letters from Rome of the 9th instant, say that the English having landed from 4 to 500 brigands between Terracina and Gaeta, that band was immediately completely destroyed. It was computed that 300 of them were left on the field of battle.
DRESDEN, Sept. 10. Travellers who arrived from Russian Poland, furnish us with details relative to the Russian forces who had returned into that country.—Several small camps have been formed in the neighborhood of Brezetz, Slonin, Kobryn, Nieswicz and Wilna. The troops are obliged to manoeuvre from morning to night, and above everything, to learn to fire with precision. There are for that purpose, before and behind those camps, as asserted by the travellers who say that they saw them with their own eyes, large board frames on which are painted Turks and Frenchmen who serve as a mark for the shooters. The camp of Brezetz is composed of 5000 men, with a park of artillery, and commanded by General Prince de Wolkonoskoy. That of Kobryn contains only 2000 men, under the orders of Gen. Slevers. The camp of Wilna contains about 10,000 men—a report was in circulation in that country that a certain number of regiments were on their march to Brezetz, but nothing certain was known concerning it—all that can be asserted is that the number of Russian troops on the frontiers of Poland is far from being considerable.
The Prussians have lately established magazines at Warsaw. It is believed that they will shortly be transported into Silesia for the supplies of wheat which the Court of Berlin had demanded last autumn from all the landlords of Southern Prussia and Prussian Poland, stating that that supply would be for three years, have just been embarked on the Narow and the Bog in large vessels which are to descend those rivers into the Vistula. Towards the end of August, two or three regiments of Prussian infantry, who were in garrison at Warsaw received by Couriers from Berlin orders to march without delay, one to Elatz, the other to Brestau. Since the departure of those two regiments, the garrison of Warsaw is composed of only one regiment of infantry and two squadrons of Cavalry.
SEPTEMBER 11. Our court is in the deepest distress. The projects of the Court of Berlin aim at nothing less than to arrogate to itself a direct and absolute right of sovereignty, over us and Hesse. Our prince has refused to comply with the pleasure of Prussia, but their troops completely surrounded us, and already enter upon our territories. France, on her part, has declared to us with great generosity, and with that magnanimity that belongs to the Emperor Napoleon, that we were free to do what we saw convenient to us. Did we wish to enter into the confederation of the Rhine, the menaces of no power should hinder us: did we want to remain independent by re-uniting all the princes of the House of Saxony, taking the title of King, and putting ourselves under the general guarantee of Prussia, Austria, Russia and France, we were full our own master; finally, did we chuse to re-join ourselves with Prussia, (if that was the result of our own firm and deliberate will) the Emperor of the French consented to it; but in order that the latter measure might be perceived to be in reality the result of our own immediate and free will, there should be no Prussian troops, in our country: It is said that our elector when this communication was made to him on the part of France, evinced the deepest emotion; but of what use are declarations? We have a few French troops on our frontiers, and already are the Prussians attacking us. Nevertheless, we know that the Emperor Napoleon, precisely because he is less prompt in commencing his movements, is only the more active and ready. Saxony is more powerful than Sweden: as much for Denmark, for she has no cause of dispute with France.—We can maintain our neutrality, and hold the balance between Austria and Prussia. It is the wish of the nation and of our Prince.
CARLSRUHE, Sept. 16. The French Commissioners and the Delegates from Baden have just taken possession of the new principality of Linange, for the Grand Duke, our Sovereign. It is asserted here that marshals Ney and Merler will return from Paris in a fortnight, to the divisions which they command.
There is a report that a Grand French camp is about to be formed near Louisbourg, in the kingdom of Württemberg.
They write from Nuremberg that that city will in a few days change masters. The Count of Thurnheim, commissary of his Bavarian majesty, and Pison, inspector of reviews, French delegate, have arrived there, to perform the delivery of that city; a Bavarian director of the police is already established there.
The Gazettes of Franconia say a great deal concerning the precautionary measures which the Archduke Charles is taking to put Austria in a situation to maintain her neutrality with energy, in case war should be kindled anew on the Continent. They say, in general, that he has already placed the Austrian army in a brilliant condition, and that the regiments have their full complement. The division of the army which is in Moravia, is above all provided with military stores of every kind; they are establishing a park of artillery two leagues from Brunn, transporting the magazines and the artillery from Linz to Budweis; and an order has been sent to Cracow to bring to Klosterneubourg two leagues above Vienna pontoons and flying bridges.
ULM, Sept. 16. It is believed here, that the Head-Quarters of General Belliard are about to be removed to Frankfort, on the Maine. It is also believed, that Prince Alexander will immediately leave Munich, to take the same course; and it is added, that the aid-de-camps of his Highness are already making preparations for their departure.
M. D'Orry, who has been a long time at Peterburgh, in the capacity of Diplomatic Agent from Bavaria, has been appointed by the King, his charge d'affaires, at the court of Dresden.
They write from Ratibon, that Baron Schutz, Minister of the Prince of Hohenzollern, Sigmaringen, and M. de Frank, privy counsellor of the Duke of Arenberg, have set out for Frankfort, where they are to represent their sovereign, at the confederation of the Rhine. Some affairs are spoken of, which have taken place between the Prussian and Bavarian troops, on the frontiers of the principality of Bareuth; but these differences are already settled in part, as they were solely occasioned in consequence of two villages in the country of Bareuth, having been taken possession of.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 17. His Majesty, the Emperor and King Napoleon, has condescended, through the mediation of his highness the prince primate, our most gracious sovereign, to remit to this city, the residue yet unpaid, of the contribution which he had imposed in the course of this year, at a time when it did not belong to his highness. His Majesty has already given orders, not to exact the remainder, and has informed his highness this day communicated to the Marquess this joyful intelligence, through his Excellency M. the Baron Albin, acting Minister of State.
We are assured that the Head-Quarters of Marshal Augereau will be transferred to Limburgh, on the Lahn. Several General Officers have already left our city to go there, and it is believed, that the general staff will set off tomorrow or next day. Some troops have also taken that direction. Our garrison is about to be renewed, and we are waiting the arrival of the 68d regiment, from the left bank of the Rhine.
From the great mass of news which is circulated relative to the war, it is difficult to distinguish what is deserving of belief—it is generally asserted here, though we know not upon what foundation that his majesty the Emp. Napoleon will shortly go to Cologne and Dusseldorf, and that the Grand duke of Berg, will take the command of a very considerable part of the army. The only thing we can give as certain, is that the exchange of couriers between Paris and Berlin is constantly extremely active—upon the whole, if a war should break out, no doubt is entertained here but that the discipline of Prussian discipline will as speedily vanish as that of the Russian superiority has done since the last campaign.
HAGUE, September 18. We have at last the satisfaction of being able to announce that we shall in two days again see our beloved monarch in his states; and it is probable that he will come here to the palace du Bois. A part of his horse guard is already on the road to go before him to Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Woerden and Delft. It is believed that a strong detachment of infantry will set out to-morrow for the purpose of meeting and escorting his majesty.
The two divisions which will make a temporary junction on the 23d of this month at the Camp of Zeyst will amount, as is asserted, to 11,150 men, and 1,570 horses. It appears that General Daendels will have the command of the 2d division of the light army, and General Backop that of the 3d division of the same army. It is said that this division is about to march into the department of Groningen, that is to say, on the frontiers of the kingdom. All the arrangements, all the measures demanded by circumstances, are executed with the greatest concert and with an extreme celerity.
From the New-York Gazette. One of the French papers by the ship Richard, (the Publiciste) inserts a letter from Hamburg, of the 14th of September, containing, among others, the following remarks: "When the king of Sweden makes manifestoes, or preparations for war against France, Europe is quiet; not a town looks upon itself as menaced."
"When Prussia arms, and appears to defy France, one is astonished—one is apprehensive of the form which the drama upon the North of Germany—Prussia arms—What are her grievances?—What are her hopes?—It is easier to find the grievances which the French government has had against that power, and the wrongs that has pardoned—The whole regret of the French generals at the battle of Auerlitz, was, that the Prussians were not engaged in it, —What must not the king of Prussia have

feared at that time?—His grand uncle Frederick II. had not been provoked so much as the Emperor for Napoleon, when, in lowering the power of Saxony, he said, "I shall find in the Elector's Palace the treaty which binds him against me." In fact he did find it there; but Napoleon did not condescend to go and examine the archives of Berlin; yet, by undertaking an expedition, then, and even at this day, SO EASY, he would have satisfied the deep resentment of the two powers whom he had vanquished, as much as the warlike wishes of his army; and as that sentiment which governs heroes, indignation against perfidy! Napoleon saved the states, and even the honor of the king of Prussia. Prussia did not expiate the criminal and mercenary policy of Baron Hardenberg—Napoleon keeps rewards in store for frankness and fidelity—to these titles Prussia has no great claim—but he grants no premiums for the detestable principles which the English government has endeavored to extend.—Here [Hamburg] the utmost apprehensions are entertained. We tremble for the north of Germany. The only hope we have, is the known wisdom of some foreign rulers."
NEW-YORK, November 17.
The ship New-Guide, captain Hall, in 48 days from Liverpool, was below last evening when this paper was put to press. The passengers came up in the pilot boat Thorne, but brought no newspapers or letters. They inform us that she failed on the 28th of September, and has on board London papers to the 26th. We shall probably receive these papers in the course of this morning. In the meanwhile we can assure the readers of the Mercantile Advertiser that no political movement of consequence had taken place since the date of our former advices. The death of Mr. Fox has occasioned some new arrangements in the British ministry: Lord Howick succeeds that illustrious statesman as minister for foreign affairs; and Mr. Thomas Grenville fills the office of First Lord of the Admiralty, rendered vacant by his lordship's promotion. No other changes have come to our knowledge.
Of Lord Lauderdale the London papers cannot afford us any information: we know he was in Paris on the 25th of September. But the passengers in the New Guide mention it, as a prevailing opinion in England that peace would not be the result of his mission. Lord Sidmouth and others had resigned, and were appointed to fill other vacancies in the administration.
Merc. Adv.
JEROME BONAPARTE. This prince (for such we must call him) it appears, is to be married to a Princess, the daughter of one of Bonaparte's kings, the king (late the Duke) of Wirttemberg. By this marriage, Jerome becomes allied to the Royal Family of England. The King becomes his great uncle, and the late Princess Royal of England, now the Queen of Wirttemberg, becomes his mother-in-law. The Princess, to whom Jerome is to be married, is the Daughter of the Duke of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel, and a sister of his Britannic majesty, whom the Duke of Wirttemberg married first.
Norfolk Ledger.
West-Indies.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17.
DISTURBANCE IN HAYTI.
A letter from Alexandria, dated on Thursday last, states, that information had been received of a change having taken place in the government of Hayti. The particulars which led to this revolution in the Black empire, are not stated. As far as we can learn, it appears, that Fort Dauphin, not being in a great state of preparation, was attacked by a party of Spaniards, who took possession of the place, and put the inhabitants to death. Intelligence of this event first reached the ears of Christophe, Dessalines's principal agent—He immediately dispatched a messenger with the news to the Emperor, and followed himself with all possible expedition. On arriving at the palace, Christophe was indignantly refused an audience with the Emperor. In this dilemma, he determined, without the counsel of the Emperor, to march to the relief of Fort Dauphin.—He had hardly reached this place, when he was overtaken by Dessalines, when a scene of great rage and violence ensued. Two Generals, La Braye and Capace, were instantly ordered to be shot. In the confusion which followed, Dessalines received a deadly shot, from whose hand is not understood. Christophe, it is added, was declared Emperor.
The Alexandria papers of Friday and Saturday are silent on the above subject, a circumstance which considerably diminishes the credibility of the report. We are informed, that both Capace and Braye, were the distinguished favorites of Dessalines, and had received from him every mark of distinction and confidence. It is therefore probable, if the report be true, that they were sacrificed in one of the moments of savage ferocity to which this inexorable tyrant was liable.
Phil. Gaz.
Domestic.
KENTUCKY RESOLUTIONS.
The Resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky, proposing an amendment to the Federal Constitution respecting the power of the Judiciary, were, on the third day of the sitting [of the New-Jersey Legislature] committed to Messrs. Van Dyne, Condit, and W. Cox, together with the Resolutions from Pennsylvania and Georgia concurring in said proposition. On Thursday last, the committee reported against the amendment proposed—and the report agreed, was agreed to by the House.
[Trenton True American.]
The assembly of Vermont have agreed to the amendment of the constitution of the United States, recommended by Kentucky, relative to judicial power—years 146—nays 58.
COMPARATIVE VIEW.
The following is a comparative statement of the two administrations with regard to debt and taxes. Adams's Administration. The revenue of Mr. Adams in 1799 & 1800 was, each year, 12,800,000 dls. During the administration of Mr. Adams the country was burdened with internal taxes. During the federal Jefferson's Administration. The revenue of Mr. Jefferson has averaged about 11,500,000 dls. In the first year of the administration of Mr. Jefferson all the internal taxes were abolished. During the admini-
administration of 12 years the public debt has been diminished in five years 20,000,000.
If the present administration be continued, and with our honor, we can preserve peace, in twelve years, in which space of time the federal administration added to the public debt nine millions and a half of dollars , the republican administration would entirely discharge it. Then, in numbers, we shall be powerful, in national wealth, without an internal tax , rich, unembarrassed and vigorous.
American Citizen.
PHILADELPHIA, November 18. MIRANDA. —A gentleman arrived at Boston on the 10th inst. in 22 days from Barbadoes, (via the Vineyard) informs, that he left Miranda at Barbadoes, where he had arrived to seek additional forces, after unsuccessful attacks on Coro, Maracaibo and Little Gibraltar. The Barbadoes papers speak very favorably of Miranda's prospects.
On Saturday last, the circuit of the United States for this district held by Judges Washington and Peters, rose after a session of five weeks. During this session much important civil and criminal business has been despatched, and the court before it rose went completely through the docket, not leaving the smallest motion which was brought before it unacted upon.—When will the fame be said of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?
True Amer.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17.
Arrived, fch'r Hazard, from Barracoa, in said fch'r. came passengers, capt. Croudhill, and Mr. Sheppard of Alexandria, and Mr. Dillhorn of Philadelphia. Capt. Croudhill was taken in the brig Washington, on the 12th Sept. on his passage from Alexandria to Jamaica: when taken, Cape Francois bore S. by E. distant 10 leagues, the vessel that captured him was called the Dolphin, a fch'r commanded by one Bowman, of 5 carriage guns and 100 men, fitted out from the city of St. Domingo by general Ferrand, & is called a national vessel. When capt. Croudhill was brought to by the said fch'r they boarded him, and with drawn daggers drove the captain and the whole of his crew without enquiry or ceremony into the boat, with what they had on, and not permitting them to take an article of clothing with them. They then manned the brig with what they called a prize-master (a villain) and 11 men, and ordered her as they said for the city of St. Domingo.—Capt. Croudhill and his ship's company was kept on board the privateer which arrived in Barracoa on the 16th, 3 days after the capture, where they were turned ashore, naked and frindless, without even the assistance of a consul. On the 25th Sept. 12 days after the capture, this villainous prize-master with his piratical crew came to Barracoa, in the two boats to join the privateer, they having finally left the vessel and cargo on some part of the Caicos, the particulars of which we could not learn.
What is still more aggravating in this piratical captain, Mr. Dilling who was a prisoner on board and understands the French language, reports as follows: That while the schooner was running up with the brig, and at the distance of two leagues, it was determined by the captain of the privateer to make a prize of her, in consequence of which when he first the prize-master and crew on board, he signed his name on blank paper for the villain to fill up his own instructions—thus has captain Croudhill lost his fine new brig and cargo, of which he was a considerable part owner himself, loaded with Flour, Indian Corn and bread, and in a fair and legal commerce.
Mr. Dilling, who was supercargo of the schooner Come-by-Chance, was captured about three hours before, by the same vessel, and treated nearly in the same manner: the schooner was commanded by capt. Gamble, and bound from Philadelphia to St. Jago de Cuba. She was sent to Barracoa, where they plundered her of every article of the vessel, and had also made a considerable breach on the cargo before her trial, which was to take place in St. Domingo.
A DOCUMENT.
MARYLAND, ANNAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 1806.
GENTLEMEN. Your joint letter of the 16th inst. notifying me of any appointment as the governor of the state of Maryland, I received by express at my residence in Chestertown, at half past twelve o'clock, on the night of that day. I accept the appointment with peculiar gratification, as I consider it the test of your approbation of my conduct in the office of senator of the U. S. which by your appointment I have held for the last five years, and in the discharge of the duties whereof I have most cordially co-operated with a virtuous administration in promoting the best interests of our common country; in repealing such laws as imposed odious and unnecessary taxes on our fellow citizens; in restoring the national judiciary to the state it had obtained in the time of our Washington; in the purchase of Louisiana, and thereby extending to our western brethren the great advantages of the important port of Orleans, and the navigation of the Mississippi, with all its tributary streams; in the measures adopted to acquire the Floridas, and that American empire might be consolidated, and a risk of a collision with a colony of Spain avoided; in the cultivation of the arts of peace with all our foreign relations, with temper and good faith, in an honest neutrality with all the belligerent powers; and in an exact discharge of every duty imposed on us by existing treaties, or by the law of nations, and in the laudable attention that has been paid to our native brethren the savage tribes, in instructing them in the culture of the soil and domestic manufactures, and thereby inducing them to convert their scalping knives into pruning hooks and their tomahawks into implements of husbandry, and both by precept and example, teaching them to prefer the pacific olive, to the bloody laurel.
Permit me to tender to yourselves and the honorable bodies over which you preside, the assurances of my entire personal respect, and of my devotion to the principles of the American revolution hallowed by the blood of her patriots, immolated on the altar of liberty.
I now resign my office of senator in the senate of the U. S. I will attend to qualify at such time to-day as will be most agreeable to your honors, and am, with great respect, gentlemen, your obedient servant.
ROBERT WRIGHT.
The honourable the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Delegates.
BALTIMORE November 11.
On Wednesday last, in the house of delegates of Maryland, leave was asked to bring in a bill to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the time of the meeting of the general
assembly, and for other purposes, which was refused in the affirmative, and a committee appointed to bring in the same.
Balt. Fed. Gaz.
ELECTIONS.
Robert Marion, William Butler, David R. Williams, John Taylor, Richard Winn, Levy Caley, Thomas Moore, and Lemuel James Alston, are elected representatives in the next Congress for the state of South-Carolina.
We are just informed that Wm. A. Burr well of Franklin county, a firm democrat, by a very large majority, elected to Congress to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Christopher Clark, Esq.
Lyndeburg Star.
We can state from good information, that the trade which the British government has granted licences for with the Haytians, does not permit it to extend to any intercourse with the British colonies, but only as carriers from Hayti to the continent of Europe, after the produce is bonded in G. B.
N. Y. paper.
On Friday the 14th arrived in Philadelphia from the seat of government, the honorable DAVID MONTAGUE ESKINE, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from his Britannic Majesty, to the U. S. of America, with his lady and family.
NORFOLK, November 20.
Capt. Sherman, arrived here from Malaga, informs, that early in September, as the U. S. fch'r Enterprise, capt. Porter, passed Algiers, he was fired at and attacked by seven Spanish gun-boats, upon which he bore down on them until within hail without returning their fire; but, on finding that they still continued firing, notwithstanding his colours were hoisted, he poured into the Dons a few broad-sides which made them lurk into their skulking-holes.
Amount of Goods, &c.
Exported from the Port of Baltimore to Foreign Ports during the year, ending 30th Sept. 1806, 14,579,488 dollars.
SAVANNAH November 11.
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE. The State Legislature met at Louisville, according to law, on Monday the 2d instant; organized themselves into a House on Tuesday, & elected EDWARD TELFAIR, Esquire, president of the Senate, and BENJAMIN WHITAKER, Esq. Speaker of the House of Representatives. And, on Thursday last, elected the honorable JAKED IRWIN, Esq. Governor of this State.
WASHINGTON, November 19.
We have the satisfaction of confirming the information of the Spanish forces having crossed the Sabine. Advises, dated October 5th, have been received from General Wilkinson, who was then stationed on this side of the Sabine. Previously to leaving Natchitoches he had informed Governor Cordero, that in compliance with his duty, he should be obliged to attack the Spanish troops, unless they retired beyond that river. Not having received a satisfactory answer from the Governor, the American army was advanced about twenty miles beyond Natchitoches, when the Spanish forces crossed the Sabine. Propositions of accommodation, founded on the agreement of the American and Spanish commanders to abstain from occupying a district of country to be designated, were made by Gen. Wilkinson to Gov. Cordero; to which the latter had replied, that he did not consider himself authorised to enter into a convention without instructions from the Governor General of Mexico, to whom he promised to write immediately. From the distance of this province an answer can scarcely be expected in less than a month.
At the time our forces advanced, the militia had joined them, in greater numbers than had been expected, and even beyond the requisitions made: thus affording the most unequivocal demonstration of their fidelity to the United States.
At the latest dates General Wilkinson had dismissed all the militia, except about one hundred and fifty cavalry, which, with the regular troops, were stationed on the Sabine; the Spaniards being stationed on the further bank.
Nat. Int.
A letter from Governor Wm. C. C. Claiborne, to captain John Shaw, commander of the U. S. marine force in New-Orleans:
(COPY.)
"New-Orleans, 7th Oct. 1806.
"SIR, "Persuaded that the same feeling of patriotism which has induced a declaration of your readiness to act in any quarter for the defence of your country, would induce you to support with great firmness the general safety, I shall with pleasure avail the public of your services whenever the occasion may require. For the present, Sir, I cannot say what particular duty will be exacted of the navy, but I am solicitous that you should make every possible exertion to have the boats in port prepared for a cruise, and I feel the more solicitous on this point, since in two or three days some military stores will be shipped for Natchitoches, and I am desirous that the gun boats should give them convoy by the fort of Baton Rouge.
I am Sir, with great respect, Your humble servant, (Signed) WM. C. C. CLAIBORNE. Captain Shaw.
(COPY.)
"New-Orleans, 7th Oct. 1806.
"SIR, "The most recent communications to me from the Honorable Secretary of the Navy are entirely pacific. I am barely instructed to fit out and enter a few men for the safeguard of the boats and port. However, Sir, I am ready to act on any quarter from your instructions in defence of my country—and in case you anticipate immediate service from the Navy, you will be pleased to make your communications and they shall be strictly attended to.
I have the honor to be, Your Excellency's Most obedient servant, JOHN SHAW. His Excellency Governor C. C. Claiborne.
EXTRAORDINARY INDICTMENTS. —Two indictments were found by the grand jury of the present October term, against the editors of the Western World, and one against Joseph M. Street, one of the editors.
Henry Clay, Humphrey Marshall, and Isham Talbot, esqrs. appeared for the editors of the Western World and moved that a facias venire, and not a capias, should be issued returnable to the February term, which after some opposition from the attorney general, who contended for a capias, was agreed to by the court.
Western World.
EXTRACTS from the Sciot Gazette.
The aspect of affairs in the Western Country, and Col. Burr's late visit.
In our last number we mentioned Col. Burr's visit to the Western country, particularly the disposition of the people towards this extraordinary character last fall, and the reception he met with amongst them.
It inevitably becomes our duty now, to shew, from concurring circumstances, that something more than a journey of pleasure was the cause of those two visits, and that some scheme, clothed with the veil of mystery, will shortly be put into operation.
The first place that attracted our hero's attention last fall, on his arrival in the state of Ohio, was Marietta. Who were his associates there, we are unable to say. From thence he proceeded down the Ohio river, to Cincinnati, and after performing a circuitous route, arrived at Chillicothe, where he was received by the citizens as was mentioned in our last number.
During col. Burr's stay at Cincinnati, he crossed the river in order to pay a visit to major Thomas Martin, the military store keeper for the arsenal of the Western country. Major Martin resides at the public buildings in Newport, a small town in Kentucky, opposite to Cincinnati. The character of this veteran soldier and worthy patriot, is known to every individual who has heard his name. A few minutes after the usual compliments had passed, and col. Burr finding a convenient opportunity, began to sound the major with respect to his politics, in so guarded a manner, that he could not comprehend him.
The major having made tactics and not politics, his study, paid but little attention to what was advanced about them, but called on his guest to take a bumper with him and to let politics alone, as they in no way concerned him, it having always been his province to fight, and not to plot.
Col. Burr finding it impossible to bring the major over to his measures, and on founding him, found that he was a man that acted from principles, and that his sentiments did not answer his expectations, he returned and shortly afterwards proceeded on his journey to the northward.
Major Martin, it is said, has regretted since, that he did not pay more attention to the gentleman's politics, as he might have gained a little information with respect to his plans and operations, and that, for the future, he intends making politics his study, as he has not heretofore troubled himself about them.
An enquiry here, naturally arises, viz. What could be col. Burr's intentions in visiting major Martin? He was not an intimate acquaintance, and had only seen him once at the City of Washington, and their acquaintance was but slight. What then could have been col. Burr's intentions in paying this mysterious visit? His object is obvious to every thinking mind. Major Martin being military store keeper for the U. S. had under his care and inspection eight thousand stand of arms and any quantity of ammunition!!! And could col. Burr have succeeded in bringing the major over, and get this worthy old gentleman to betray the trust reposed in him by the executive of the United States, he would be ready at any moment to march to the magazines and equip eight thousand men!!!
We will now proceed to give a detail of the circumstances respecting col. Burr's late visit.
The news-papers again begin to announce the approach of the weary worn traveller of the north. Colonel Burr's name is again rung from east to west. The bustle in the western states had reached his ears—his all is now at stake. He proceeded on his journey with an astonishing degree of swiftness; fifty miles a day in his common average, until we see him safely arrived at Marietta—What does he do there? If we can place sufficient confidence in what has been the common report, he contracts for building fourteen gun boats! What is to be done now! Shall strange news again assail our ears? Shall the hearing fibres lose their proper tone with things so miraculous? Are we to be bombarded in the Ohio and Mississippi, and forced to a separation from our Atlantic brethren? Or are these gun-boats intended for to join Miranda in making a conquest of South America, and making the western country and those conquered islands, a distinct republic?
Scarcely had col. Burr left Marietta, when some secret tool, who no doubt had received proper instructions how to act on the occasion, fell to work; but, instead of spreading an alarm amongst the citizens, as the production came from the press, it was trampled under foot, and treated with silent contempt. We need not be surprised, if we discover this tool to have grown dull by use, and to be a blunt Irishman, that has been in employ for many years. If he was discontented with his own government, it is no reason why he should attempt to bluster forth his discordant notes amongst us.
Col. Burr, on leaving Marietta, proceeded on to Chillicothe. He was accompanied by a French gentleman, with whose name the writer of this article is unacquainted; but it has been reported, that col. Burr says he is a French nobleman by descent; that he had to fly from France during the late revolution, and that he held a colonel's commission under the British government, and was for some time in the British service in the West-Indies.
Previous to col. Burr's arrival in Chillicothe, he dispatched his servant before him, in the capacity of a spy. The servant arrived in Chillicothe a few days before him, and passed for a merchant of Philadelphia, in order the better to discover the disposition of the people towards his master; but on their arrival, the imposition was detected and treated with the contempt it merited.
When they left Chillicothe, col. Burr pursued his journey on to Cincinnati; from which place he proceeded on to Frankfort.
The French colonel, with his attendant, took the route to Kentucky, through Washington; and what is worthy of remark, the same person that acted in the capacity of his waiting-man in the state of Ohio, passed for his companion in Kentucky! This French Colonel was the bearer of secret letters to some gentlemen in Kentucky, which were delivered previous to Colonel Burr's arrival. The manner in which this French gentleman was introduced to col. Burr's associates in Kentucky, was clothed with the most profound secrecy, and conducted in such a manner that not the least suspicion was entertained of his having any connection with Colonel Burr whatever.
What contempt must it excite in the breast of every citizen to see such attempts to impose on the credulity of others! Col. Burr's servant who acted in the capacity of a merchant from Philadelphia, when in Chillicothe; on their arrival in Frankfort, pretended (no doubt agree-
able to his directions) as if he did not understand the English language (he being a German by birth) the better to sound the minds of the people towards his master—But unluckily, the poor fellow, shortly after on returning from Lexington to that place, he lost his hat by the way, and was forced to enquire of the merchants for another in the English language, to the great surprise and astonishment of the citizens. The unfortunate waiter expressed his chagrined at his disaster, and was forced to break through the rule laid down for his conduct, or send his master after a hat, as there were no merchant who understood the French or German languages in that place.
It was reported that col. Burr intended pursuing his journey until he reached gen. Wilkinson! What are our aspects? What are we about? An enemy approaching our territories! A Wilkinson commanding our armies, and a Cataline within our gates! Where is our Cicerero? Where is our Washington?
THE FREDONIAN.
THE EX-VICE PRESIDENT TURNED TRAITOR!
An article in the Alexandria Expositor (a paper printed within seven or eight miles from the seat of Government) states (as a mere report, however) that a warrant has issued, for the apprehension of Colonel BURN, ON A CHARGE OF HIGH TREASON!!—We do not vouch for the authenticity of this rumor, but state certain facts, for the truth of which we do vouch , and which go very far to prove the rumor is well founded.
When General Eaton was at Washington, last winter, he was introduced to Colonel Burr, who was then at the seat of Government. Having learnt the bold, adventurous, and enterprising character of this hero; believing him to be a mere soldier of fortune, and that like himself, he was ready to engage in any cause, either good or bad, which promised a harvest of military glory, Burr promised to him that he would join his desperate fortunes—so with him to the Mississippi—take the rank of a general officer, under him, as commander in chief—erect the standard of rebellion against the government of the U. States—sever the Union, & establish a distinct and independent government, to be composed of all the states west of the Alleghany Mountains!!! Such was the general project, the minute details of which were particularly stated. Gen. Eaton was struck with horror, and stood aghast at the proposal. He soon afterwards in the true spirit of patriotism communicated the conversation to the president of the United States, who treated it with perfect indifference. Recent occurrences in the Western Territory (such as the building of boats on the Ohio, and a variety of movements, indicating a spirit of revolt) have drawn the attention of the Government to that quarter of the Union.
General Eaton has been requested to certify in writing the substance of the proposal made to him by Col. Burr. This, we are assured, from unquestionable authority, has been actually done; and upon this, it is probable, the charge of High Treason is founded. We are much inclined to believe, therefore, a warrant has issued, and pray to God, that his modern Cataline may be apprehended, and suffer the punishment due to his crimes!!!
We cannot forbear to submit a few remarks to the serious and solemn consideration of our readers. By the delusion of ambitious men, and by the delusion of an infatuated people, Col. Burr was made the second officer of the Government, and turned upon a pivot, which had well nigh made him the first. President Jefferson, in his Inaugural Speech, having been long intimately acquainted with the public as well as the private character of this man, with a modesty peculiar to himself, spoke of him as having in every other respect than his age, at least an equal claim with himself to the office of Chief Magistrate. They acted in perfect concert, until it was discovered that Burr had nearly jostled him from his place, by intriguing for the Presidency. He was then denounced, and driven with disgrace from his office. By way of regaining the confidence of the administration, he became the MURDERER OF HAMILTON!! After having achieved this glorious exploit, he visited Washington for the first time after his disgrace and seemed to enjoy a temporary favour at Court. It was suggested (with how much truth we do not pretend to determine) that he was sent into the western country, as an agent of the government. With how much fidelity the purpose of his mission has been executed, we leave the public to determine, after he shall have been convicted as a traitor.
The Nat. Spy.
(Such is the true spirit of federalism: grasping at every trifling incident that occurs, and by dint of lies and misrepresentations converting it into a charge against the present administration. But a prouder impudent could not have been paid to it; for these little subterfuges would never have been employed against it, had it ever furnished a serious cause of accusation.)
From the Frederickburg Herald.
A bit of Advice for Country Folks.
It is hard times, and no prospects of its being better; our taxes are high, we are in debt, and our markets are low and dull. We have lately ridden across our state and through the richest part of it too, and can tell you that have laid at home, that there is not corn enough made amongst us this year to feed our families and flocks on; let me advise you then to gather what little you have made as soon as you can, and measure it before you sell your wheat; if the sheriff calls for his taxes, fell a superfluous horse or cow, if your merchant calls and will not extend his credit until you can make another crop, lay it with him until you can, and stop any farther dealing with him, until times are better—if your coats or your wife's gown is worn out, patch them until you can spin new ones, which you will find cheaper in the end than buying them; grind your wheat in the nearest merchant mill to you, and reserve your oats to feed with; keep your flour till the spring of the year, for if we have a hard winter, we shall experience something like a famine in our land; turn out your hogs to run another season, and fatten no more than will barely do for your families; fatten no beees nor mutton, because they will eat more than they will sell for when fat; economize in your living, try to make less sugar, tea, and coffee serve your families. This system will enable you to keep your flour to see how the winter will turn out, and I am sure you will find your advantage by it in the end.
A COUNTRYMAN.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
LANCASTER, (Pa.) Tuesday, 12th Nov. FIRST DAY—A mile heats. Mr. J. B. Bond's grey mare, Miller's Dam, by Messenger, 4 years old, 1 1 Mr. E. Lloyd's chestnut horse, Doland, by — aged, 3 2 Gen. Ridgely's bay mare, Maid of the Oaks, by Spread Eagle, five years old, 2 3 The Miller's Dam won easily.

COMMUNICATION.
Observations concerning the Republican Minority; Decius; and the Cabinet of the United States, (so called).
Decius is much mistaken, when he supposes that his publications are not read with much interest and attention. Many hoped, and others feared, that facts, but little, if any thing, less than treason, would be established against the President; and these inferences were the natural consequences of the high characters and talents of the actors.
In the last communication, Decius has expressed himself as follows:
"I shall reserve for a subsequent communication, the disclosure of such other facts and opinions as I deem material to a proper understanding of the events of the last Session of Congress. In that number I shall go to the root of all the republican schisms."
When this promise is fulfilled, it is highly probable that much important and interesting political truth may be disclosed. It is now well known that some private communications, or perhaps insinuations, were made, to those members of Congress, who are denominated the republican minority, by the Secretary of the Treasury, which had great influence upon their subsequent conduct and votes.
Was Mr. Gallatin offended; did he suppose himself neglected or degraded because the President did not prostitute the honor of his country, and his own personal respectability, by calling him to his counsel upon the great affairs of state?
The people of the United States, in placing a confidence in Thomas Jefferson, did not suppose, that they at the same time, and by the same vote, were about to entangle themselves with any other. There are thousands, and tens of thousands, who have an unbounded political confidence in Mr. Jefferson, who would withdraw it, if they supposed, that in all great political concerns, he would so entangle himself with any other public functionary, as to form but one integral character.
Federal Constitution, Art. 2. Sect. 2d. "He (meaning the President) may require the opinion in writing of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."
As this is all which the constitution contains, it brings us to enquire: what is the Cabinet? When and where did it originate? Who gave it birth? What circumstances reared it to maturity?
It will be also admitted, that these questions, abstractedly of Mr. Gallatin, deserve notice. In the constitution, in the laws, in the policy of the United States, they can receive no answers or illustration; yet answers may be given: It is true they may not satisfy every one, but until better solutions are afforded, the public will be entertained with what follows.
Although the constitution of the U. States gives to the President, and to him only, the power and privilege of deciding upon all questions which relate to the executive department, yet it was the practice with general Washington, to hold a council with certain persons called the heads of departments, who assumed, or some who obtained, the name of the Cabinet.
The Cabinet being thus constituted, general Hamilton contrived, by the means of the influence which he had obtained, over the mind of gen. Washington, to obtain a dangerous ascendancy and influence in the Cabinet, which was a leading, perhaps the sole cause of the political schism which soon after succeeded, and which finally overthrew the party to which gen. Hamilton was attached.
These things could not fail to excite notice, complaint, and crimination. It is true, that many dissatisfied persons were silent, and others uttered their dissatisfaction in the most cautious and delicate terms.
This temper of forbearance proceeded from the habitual respect with which, at that time, all classes of people treated the name and deeds of General Washington. If such a thing was now to be done by the present President and Secretary of the Treasury, there is not a newspaper between
the extremes of this extensive empire, which would not publish against them fulminations and criminations. These were prominent acts & showed the great influence which Gen. Hamilton had obtained either over the President or in the self-dubbed and self-created Cabinet.
Great and manifest as were these evils, they were not all. Gen. Hamilton contrived so to interweave himself into the duties and relations of all the public departments, that he knew, exactly, every thing which related to the functions and secrets of each; and this he was enabled to do, by the privileges which were attached to his character as a member of the Cabinet;
It has been alleged against Mr. Hamilton, that he conducted himself by such means, and that by these means he was absolutely secretary of the treasury, implicitly secretary of war; and with so much power gave great disturbance to the officers of the other departments;
It was the custom of President Washington, to submit all important questions, which related to either of the departments, to this unofficial board, and by these means, the wily Hamilton contrived to promote, or impede every public measure, as suited his own purposes.
No reflection is intended against General Knox, to say, that he never adopted any opinion, or executed any measure, or submitted any plan, however unimportant, which had not been either previously recommended, or approved by Hamilton.
It is now mentioned, to the credit of Mr. Jefferson, that he always declared, that this mode of proceeding, was not justified by the constitution, and did not meet his approbation.
It is not here intended to say, what may have been the motives of the President, upon any particular occasion, for withholding his confidence, or concealing from the knowledge of the public functionaries (and particularly from Mr. Gallatin) any of the matters which belonged, exclusively, to his own functions.
These remarks will suffice in relation to the complaint against Mr. Jefferson, concerning the cabinet. Whether the constitution, in this respect, be good or bad, is not now the question.
We have always deemed it a subject of astonishment, that Great-Britain cooped up on the side of the continent, and all-powerful at sea, has never employed her resources upon distant conquests.
The conquest of Buenos Ayres is a fruitful theme for reflection.
Nothing is better calculated to flow the imbecile policy of Spain, and the defenceless state of her colonies.
If the same weakness pervades every part of her South American territories, the British arms may penetrate every colony.
By a report made to the legislature of Vermont, of the state of the treasury, it appears, that the payments for the last year amount to 33,762 dollars 33 cents.
of Britain for fastening a new yoke upon her neck, or assume the character of an adventurer.
As to the consequences of this capture it is almost impossible to calculate them.
But they evidently overrate its importance. Many of the British manufactures, which will be conveyed into the port of Buenos Ayres have already found their way through an illicit trade.
As to our own country, the conquest of Buenos Ayres presents us with two different views. Most probably its immediate consequences will be advantageous, as Spain, by having a new enemy to encounter in the very heart of her colonies, will scarcely be willing to extend her line of defence, and will therefore be disposed to lessen the number of her troops on our western frontier.
But those latter calculations are scarce entitled to our notice, until the possession of Buenos Ayres shall have been finally secured to Great-Britain.
The Spaniards may thank their stars, that they have re-crossed the Sabine, without encountering our troops.
Excerpt of a letter from Lieutenant Read to Shelton Jones, Esq. dated New-Orleans, United States navy vessel, No. 13, October 9.
"I sincerely condole with you for the loss of the best friend I ever had. My feelings on this occasion are indescribable; and perhaps the hurry of duty, at this moment, and the prospect of being shortly in action, may be considered as fortunate in dispensing a gloom, that reflection forever heightens.
I shall certainly sail before Monday next, with a convoy of military stores, to protect their passage by Baton Rouge, which place must shortly fall into our hands, as the Spaniards are in great preparation and altogether hostile.
To the members of the Virginia Legislature.
We submit the following statements of the finances of two of our Sister States with a sincere hope, that they may in some measure incite to a similar establishment of our treasury.
BALTIMORE, November 15.
Our valuable correspondent at Annapolis has forwarded us several interesting official statements, signed by Robert Dey, auditor general, and presented by him to the legislature of this state.
The following credits given to the state are not included in the above--
Table with financial data: Stock in the Potomac navigation, Dito in the Bank of Baltimore, Dito in the Union Bank, Dito in the Farmer's Bank, Balance due from the supervisors of the public roads, Dito from the poor-house, Baltimore county, Dito due from John M'Henry and Co. finals, Dito due from W. A. Washington, of Va. overpaid his acc. against the Principio Company, April 10, 1791.
By a report made to the legislature of Vermont, of the state of the treasury, it appears, that the payments for the last year amount to 33,762 dollars 33 cents.
The federal Court commenced its session in this city, on Saturday last. The charge of Chief Justice Marshall was, as it should be, pertinent, strictly judicial, & perfectly free from all extraneous political matter.
Lord Howick, who is appointed to succeed Mr. Fox, was once the celebrated Mr. Grey, a distinguished member of the House of Commons and a firm friend to the opposition.
Last Evening's Mail
NEW-YORK, Nov. 19. From London Papers to the 25th Sept. received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser.
LONDON, Sept. 19. A letter from Plymouth, of the 14th instant, contains the following passage, which, if the fact be correctly stated, must be deemed important:
"Plymouth, Sept. 14. Lord St. Vincent has taken out all the Portuguese ships of war at Lisbon, and is rigging them with all possible dispatch, and no doubt will bring them away with him, and all the Royal Family."
September 22. Arrangements are understood to be in a state of forwardness for the amicable adjustment of our differences with Prussia.
September 23. The Expeditions.—The variety of these, the mode of equipment of some of them, and the term for which they are variously victualled, puts conjecture at defiance.
September 25. We understand that the following are the new arrangements which are agreed upon in consequence of the lamented death of Mr. Fox.
Lord Sidmouth, to be President. Lord Holland, to be Lord Privy Seal. Lord Howick, to be Secretary of State for the Foreign Department. Mr. Thomas Grenville, to be first Lord of the Admiralty. Mr. Tierney, to be President of the Board of Control. Mr. Bragge Bathurst to be master of the Mint, vice Lord Charles Spencer. Mr. Whitebread will also be speedily called into office, but the arrangement for that purpose is not yet matured.
We can now add, with the utmost confidence, that Lord Grenville proceeded on Monday morning to Windsor, to take the King's pleasure upon the above nominations, all of which it is presumed will be confirmed at the Privy Council held this day.
THE EXPEDITIONS. One of the expeditions now fitting out is for the Spanish Main.
The foreign intelligence received by the French papers yesterday, though it is well enough understood that all that comes through that channel, wherever it may be dated from, is of Parisian manufacture, had the effect to lower the funds a little.
Lord Hawkesbury failed on board the Thames frigate a few days ago, in order to take a peep at Boulogne.
We understand the remains of Mr. Fox will lie in state three days, at his house in St. James's.
PLYMOUTH, Sept. 20. Orders are just received for the 45th and 87th regiments, which were ordered for the secret expedition, to sail directly in their transports, when the wind comes fair, to reinforce the army at Buenos Ayres.
By consent of the parties concerned, the sale of the Land advertised in the 3d column of the first page of this day's paper, is postponed till Saturday the 29th of Nov. 1806, when the said Land will be again offered for sale upon the terms proposed in the said Advertisement, unless it shall be previously disposed of by private sale.
JOHN WILLIAMSON, jr. N. SHEPPARD, J. SHEPPARD, BENNETT TAYLOR. Nov. 25.
POLLY MILES, who came to this place from Maryland, and was reduced to the necessity of soliciting aid from the citizens of this city, now returns them her sincere thanks for their benevolence.
Table with financial data: No. 2676 C Bank of Virg. 14 Nov. 1805, 20; 787 B do. 5 Oct. 1805, 20; 1639 A office of D. & D. 17 Feb. 1805, 20; 2349 A Bank of Virg. 2 May 1805, 10; 2164 D do. 3 Mar. 1805, 10; 2258 B do. 13 June 1805, 5; 1259 C do. 10 June 1805, 5; 1011 D office of D. & D. P. 6 July 1805, 5; 476 D do. 18 April 1805, 5.
Table with financial data: And on the 29th Oct. 1806, No. 525 D Bank of Virg. 3 Oct. 1804, 20; 2574 B do. 26 Nov. 1804, 20; 652 B do. 26 Nov. 1804, 10; 3454 B office of D. & D. Nov. 5 April 1806, 10; 1265 B do. 7 April 1806, 10; 2038 B do. 7 March 1805, 10; 1729 D office of D. & D. P. 8 Feb. 1806, 5; 1318 D do. 18 Nov. 1805, 5.
NOTICE. I am informed by Messrs. Joseph M'Kee & Co. of Richmond, that they put under cover directed to me (James Strange) Natural Bridge, Rock-bridge county, the following NOTES, and that the same were not paid by the Post-Office at Richmond, etc.
Petersburg, Nov. 22. JAMES STRANGE.
CONFECTIONARY, DISTILLERY, AND EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE.
THE Subscribers having taken the new Tenement of the widow Collins, adjoining the Market Bridge, have opened a Confectionary and Distillery Shop, under the firm of Daniel Schelling & Co.
Table with food items: CORDIALS. Oranges, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, &c. SWEET MEATS OF Plumbs, Quinces, &c. &c. Puffe of Guimauve, White Hore-Hound Cakes, &c. PASTRY, &c. Spongy Cakes, Kites, Peppermint Drops, Queen do. Thousand Flowers, Macaroon do. Secrets. French Briche do. Sirrups of Lemon, Almond do. Orgay Raspberries, Cinnamon do. White Hore-Hound, &c. &c. GOLD MEATS. Laccary of Balle do. Hoghead, Annis Bread, Cheeks, Free Mason Cakes, Bacon Hams, Glasse, Pinchukin do. Beef Tongues, &c. Light do. JELLIES. Turkey Bread, Calf Feet Jelly, Buffer. Jelly.
CREAMS OF Pastry of any description, and also ornaments for Tables prepared on the shortest notice. Under the same firm, they have also opened an EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, where all the principal News-Papers that are published on the Continent may be seen and perused.
Coffee, Chocolate, Tea, Cold Cuts, &c. furnished on reasonable terms. They respectfully inform the public and their friends in general, that any orders that they may be favored with, shall be punctiliously attended to, and every thing in their line shall be furnished on the most reasonable terms, and in terms, and in a neat and fashionable style. NOV. 25. tf.
RUMFORD ACADEMY.
INSTRUCTION of youth will commence at this place on the 15th of January next, under the direction of Messrs. Charles Terrell, and Edward Garlick, the latter of whom will also board 24 boys, who will thereby receive the constant attention and advice of those gentlemen.
THE HOUSE at present occupied by Mrs. Shields, (near the Prison) is a very desirable situation for a private family. Apply to JAMES C. ANTHONY. Nov. 25. OAW31.
JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moufoux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mucat of Frontignac, Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts.
ALL KIND of Well-India Sweetsmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (JAW6m)
WILL BE SOLD, on a credit, on the 5th day of December next, at the late Dwelling of Martha Branch, dec'd. (being about three miles from Manchester:)
SEVEN NEGROES consisting of Men, Women and Children, amongst them are some valuable house servants; also all the household and kitchen furniture, (amongst which are some excellent beds completely furnished), Plantation utensils of every kind, being what consists, as the property of the late Martha Branch, dec'd. who was the widow of Peter Branch, dec'd. The terms of sale will be made known on the premises by the
ADMINISTRATOR. Nov. 25. 314
FOR SALE, Muscovado Sugar in hds. do. of first quality, in bbls. Holland Gin and empty Gin Casks, L. P. Tenerife Wine, Cogniac Brandy, Molasses in hds. and tiersces, Coffee and German Steel. SAMUEL MYERS. Nov. 25. Tgw.
TO RENT, THE HOUSE at present occupied by Mrs. Shields, (near the Prison) is a very desirable situation for a private family. Apply to JAMES C. ANTHONY. Nov. 25. OAW31.
JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moufoux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mucat of Frontignac, Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts.
ALL KIND of Well-India Sweetsmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (JAW6m)

Miscellaneous.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
Charleston.
Important American Manufacture.
WHEN ROBERT ROWAN, Esq. went to Newport, Rhode-Island, last June, he took with him a quantity of sheep's wool...
Extract from Dr. E. Jenner's letter, to his correspondent in Portsmouth, (N. H.) on the subject of his glorious discovery, the Cow-Pox.
"You may easily conceive what a gratification it is to me, whenever I hear that the powers of vaccination have so clearly manifested themselves as to eradicate that horrid pest, the small-pox, from any particular district."
"I now request all vaccine inoculators to be particularly cautious in the examination of the progress of the pustule, on those who are affected with an herpetic skin, under whatever form this affection may appear."
FROM THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
CONQUEST OF BUENOS AYRES.
We shall prefix to our remarks on the commercial relations of Buenos Ayres, some statistical reports of a general nature...
5,999,236 dollars in gold and silver coin. 335,414 dollars in bullion. 36,672 dollars in wrought plate. 6,500 dollars in gold bullion. 57,924 boxes of sugar. 12,461 do. of a large size. 317 large loaves of clayed do. 292 barrels and bds. of do. 5,731 quintals of do. 59,716 fanegas (i. e. 110 lb.) of cocoa. 1,968,656 lb. of do. 1,440 feros and bags do. 10,150 feros of indigo. 42 bales and barrels of do. 1,729 feros of cochineal. 361 bales of sheep's wool. 2,339 do. of pepper (of what kind we know not). 1,691 do. of jalap. 940 do. of faraparilla. 3,769 bales, bags, and feros of cotton. 1,227 bales, bags, and barrels of coffee. 4,081 large and small cafes of Jefeus bark. 35,216 quintals of log-wood. 619,992 hides. 33,502 horns. 31,918 plates and tips (of horn) 9,554 tanned hides. 2,242 bags of Vignoa wool. 2,242 bags of copper. 100 pigs do. 38 jars of balsam. 140 lb. do. 3,591 bars of tin.
Besides a great variety of other effects of less importance, many of which will be enumerated in the following list—Of the preceding articles there were imported from Buenos Ayres in the two last quarters of the year the following, viz.
509,614 dollars in coin and bullion. 204 bags and bales of sheep's wool. 232,216 hides. 19,300 horns. 173,500 plates and tips of horns. 111 tanned hides. 100 bags of Virginia (or Vignoa) wool. 221 barrels of tallow. 278 bales do. 152 barrels of fat beef. 8 dozen tongues. 6,700 lb. of britles. Skins of various kinds, such as those of sheep, horses, tigers, ostrichs, dogs, the chinula, seals, hares, foxes, &c. &c. &c.
As this statement is only for the imports of the last 6 months, it is not reasonable to suppose that those of the preceding 6 months have been nearly equal, and consequently it will not be unfair to presume that double the quantity cited in this last statement may have been the general average of the importations from Buenos Ayres to Cadiz in common years.
On a survey of this report, we shall find that hides compose the prominent article of export from Buenos Ayres to Spain, and we shall be astonished to find, that of the sheep and tallow that was covered by upwards of 600,000 hides, only 152 barrels of the one, and 231 barrels, and 278 bales of the other were exported to Spain. We know but that a small portion of either finds its way to any of the other colonies, and we must of course conclude, nay, we know, that the hide being the article of principal value, the sheep and tallow are turned to scarcely any account. It is also worthy of remark, that the hide of Buenos Ayres averages more than 34 lbs. English weight, and that the average of the hides from the Plains of Carraccas does not exceed 22 lb. This simple fact speaks more than a volume as to the fertility of the
endless Plain of Buenos Ayres. We find no mention in our list of the horse hides; nor should we find it, for we believe, did not occur evidence convince us, that myriads of these generous animals, living in a wild state, are annually sacrificed to make room for black cattle, which are of more value. It was not till very lately that the hide of the horse was deemed worth the trouble of being brought to market when it has been sold lately for 1 1/4 of a dollar! The value of an ox hide is about 2 dollars. How important must it be for a manufacturing country to possess annually at the cost of 2 dollars, 600,000 hides which in their progress to consumption must arrive at the value of 9 dollars each? If Spain has been able to draw 600,000 hides from Buenos Ayres, we are to suppose that the English will draw no more, when the source from which they are derived is inexhaustible? Are we to suppose that the sheep and tallow will be turned to no better account than they have hitherto been? It is on all hands allowed by those who have visited this country that the beef is remarkably good and fit for salting. If this settlement remains in the hands of the English, we shall soon see their colonies and their fleets in the east and west supplied with salted provisions from this immense store-house. The small grain also of Buenos Ayres, such as wheat, rye, and barley, is remarkably good, and will furnish the means of providing their colonies with the indispensable article of bread, which is now but inconveniently supplied from the mother country—and this connexion between Buenos Ayres and the West-India colonies is the more advantageous, as the former, like ourselves, produce rum, sugar, &c. Thus mutual wants will produce reciprocal benefits to the distant parts of the empire, and at the same time by new and extensive branches of commerce, enrich and strengthen the whole.
To these solid advantages which present themselves at the first view, many others may be added. The fishery, if it may be so termed, of the whale abounds in the waters of La Plata, and of the whale which is also found in abundance on the adjacent coasts will soon attract the attention of the vigilant trader. Great-Britain may therefore promise herself great advantages, not only in the produce of the soil but from the very waters of her new territory—When to the advantages already detailed we add those which will be derived from the immense and exclusive consumption of her own manufactures, we shall not incur the imputation of extravagance in asserting that this easy acquisition bids fair to be one of the most valuable possessions of the British empire.
The Trinidad Weekly Courant, after noticing the capture of Buenos Ayres, thus remarks:
Thus has one of the most important possessions of Spain in America surrendered to his majesty's arms—we may say without bloodshed. The treasure of the crown, in specie and other valuable effects, is represented as being immense, and the rewards of our gallant soldiers and sailors will not be confined to the honour of the achievement.
In a political and commercial point of view, the importance of this conquest is invaluable. The Rio de la Plata, on the fourth bank of which Buenos Ayres stands, is navigable for hundreds of leagues for small craft, into the heart of the kingdom of Paraguay, which bounds the river on the north and east, while, on the south and west, it waters the extensive province of Tucuman, a country that for health and fertility is not exceeded in the world. The capital of this province is Potosi, the riches of whose mines is proverbial. It is distant from Buenos Ayres about 300 leagues, but the road is good and level, and horses are to be found on the plains of Buenos Ayres in sufficient numbers to mount all the cavalry of Europe. The treasure from Potosi is conveyed on mule's backs to Buenos Ayres, in packages fitted for the purpose, and there shipped for Europe; and, on all occasions when the season of the year to pass Cape Horn is unfavourable, or danger of enemies, and the exigencies of the state require the assistance of Peru, the treasures from Lima are conveyed in the same manner over the Andes, deposited at Potosi, and brought by the king's carretos, or muleteers, thence to Buenos Ayres; so that we may consider this port as the key of the treasury of Peru, in like manner as the Havana is the key of that of Mexico.
As Bonaparte has divided and subdivided the continent of Europe into kingdoms and principalities, and created kings and princes at his own contemplation, may we not also be indulged in the sports of fancy by making a few of our own choice, who are royal by profession? We have an extensive royal family to provide for, and here is an ample field of speculation for a western empire. A revolution in the Spanish and Portuguese European governments appears at hand, and we have every reason to suppose the removal of the royal family of Portugal to St. Salvador, the capital of Brazil, is determined on. Should this event take place, it is our business to deprive Bonaparte of the dominion of Spain in America. A fair opportunity now offers; we have the road to Peru open to us; Potosi may be considered as already in our possession—Chili is in our rear, and only separated from us by the Cordeliers; a well concerted attack on La Vera Cruz, to put us in possession of Mexico, and on Carthagena, to enter the kingdom of Grenada, would, by one great and combined effort, deliver all South America from the dominion of Spain, and open to Great Britain a source of wealth and commerce, hitherto unknown in the annals of the world. Let his majesty's ministers look to it, the spirit of the people is with us, they abhor French doctrines and French principles, and now is the time to make a break that will change the face of the commercial globe.
The Fortitude has brought the first division of the Chinese emigrants 200 in number, and we hear it is the intention to give every protection and encouragement to this valuable class of labourers.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
LINES, On seeing the Rev'd Hon. Lord ERSEKINE, sitting as Lord High Chancellor of England.
If it be a sin to covet honor, I fear it is the most offending foul alive. No more let erring human kind, Proclaim or impute Justice blind; Clear as the Lyne's beams her eyes, To worth she gives her worth prize. And brows with classic honours bound, Her noblest civic wreaths surround. In Wilton's chair whilst ERSEKINE shines, The Mute records what Man divines. Pride of the Bar, and grace of Law. When TUXIS placed him there, SHE SAW.
By Authority.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act, for establishing and adjusting the titles, and claims to land, within the territory of Orleans, and the district of Louisiana." BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That every person or persons claiming a tract of land, by virtue of the second section of the act, to which this act is a supplement, and who had commenced an actual settlement on such tract, prior to the first day of October, one thousand eight hundred, and had continued actually to inhabit and cultivate the same, during the term of three years from the time when such actual settlement had commenced, & prior to the twentieth day of December, eight hundred and three, shall be considered as having made such settlement with the permission of the proper Spanish officer, although it may not be in the power
of such person or persons to produce sufficient evidence of such permission.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That every person or persons rightfully claiming a tract of land, not exceeding six hundred and forty acres, by virtue of the act, to which this act is a supplement, shall be confirmed in his or their claims, if otherwise embraced by the provisions of the said act, although the person or persons, under whom the claim or claims originated, were not at the time when the same originated, above the age of twenty one years: Provided, That the tract of land thus claimed, had been for the space of ten consecutive years, prior to the twentieth day of December, eighteen hundred and three, in the quiet possession of, and actually inhabited and cultivated by such person or persons, or for his or their use.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the time fixed by the act to which this act is a supplement, for delivering to the register of the proper land office notices in writing, and the written evidences of claims to land in the territory of Orleans, be, and the same is hereby extended, till the first day of January next; and persons delivering such notices and evidences, shall be entitled to the same benefits as if the same had been delivered prior to the first day of March last; but the rights of such persons, as shall neglect to do so, within the time limited by this act, shall be barred, & the evidences of their claims never after admitted as evidence, in the same manner as had been provided by the fourth section of the act, to which this act is a supplement, in relation to claims, notices, and written evidences of which should not be delivered, prior to the said first day of March last.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the registers of the land offices in the territory of Orleans, respectively, be, and they are hereby authorised to appoint to many deputies, not exceeding one for each county, fars; whose duty it shall be to receive, enter, and file notices, and to receive and record written evidences of claims to land lying in the county, or counties, to them respectively assigned, in the same manner as the register may do; and also, to transmit to the register the said notices and evidences, or such transcripts of abstracts, of the same, as the said register, or commissioners, may direct; and generally to do and perform all such acts, in relation to such claims, as the said registers may direct. Persons having claims to land, may deliver the notices and evidences of the same, at their option, either to the register of the proper land office, or to his deputy, for the county in which such land lies; and each of the said deputies shall be entitled to receive the recording fees, allowed to the register, by the act to which this act is a supplement, and in addition thereto, (or a compensation of five hundred dollars in full for all his services,) at the rate of one dollar for every claim filed with him, to be paid out of the monies appropriated for carrying into effect the act to which this act is a supplement.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners appointed for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons claiming lands in the territory of Orleans shall, in their respective districts, have the same powers, and perform the same duties, in relation to the claims thus filed before the first day of January next, as if notice of the same had been given before the first day of March last, and as was provided by the act to which this act is a supplement, in relation to the claims therein described. Transcripts of the decisions of the said commissioners, and reports of the same, shall be made and transmitted, as was provided by the act to which this act is a supplement, in relation to the claims therein described. It shall likewise be the duty of the said commissioners, to enquire into the nature and extent of the claims which may arise from a right, or supposed right, to a double or additional concession on the back of grants or concessions heretofore made to minors, or not embraced by the provisions of this act, or from grants or concessions made by the Spanish government, subsequent to the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred, for lands which were actually settled and inhabited on the twentieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and three; and to make a special report thereon to the secretary of the treasury, which report shall be, by him, laid before Congress at their next ensuing session. And the lands which may be embraced by such report, shall not be otherwise disposed of, until a decision of Congress shall have been thereon.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That each of the registers aforesaid, shall, in addition to his other emoluments, receive a compensation of five hundred dollars, for the services to be performed, under this act, prior to the first day of January next; and each of the commissioners aforesaid, shall receive at the rate of six dollars a day, for every day's actual attendance on the duties of this office, subsequent to the first day of January next: Provided, That the whole amount of compensation thus allowed, shall not for any commissioner exceed two thousand dollars: And provided also, That the president of the United States may, if he shall think proper, reduce, after the first day of January next, the number of commissioners on either or both boards, to one or two persons, and in case of such reduction the commissioner or commissioners continuing the board, shall have the same powers which are vested by this act, or by the act to which this act is a supplement, in the board established by the act, to which this act is a supplement. The clerk of each of the boards shall be entitled to receive at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars a year; the translators at the rate of six hundred dollars a year; and the agents employed by the secretary of the treasury at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars a year, from the first day of January next, to the time when each board shall respectively be dissolved. Provided, That no more than one year's compensation be thus allowed to each of the said clerks, translators, and agents: And provided also, That the secretary of the treasury may discontinue either one or both of said agents, whenever he may think it proper.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners appointed for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons claiming lands in the territories of Orleans and Louisiana, be, and they are hereby authorised, if they shall think it necessary, for the purpose of obtaining oral evidence, either in support of, or in opposition to claims, which evidence could not be given at the usual place of their sitting, without oppression to the parties or witnesses, to remove their sittings, or to send for that purpose, one or more members of the board, to such other place or places, within their respective districts, as they may think necessary: And each of the commissioners going for that purpose, to such other place or places shall, in addition to his compensation, receive at the rate of six dollars for every twenty miles, going to and returning from such place or places: Provided, That no commissioner, shall receive in the whole on that account, more than for the distance, from the usual place of the sittings of the board to the extreme settlements within his respective district.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That each of the boards aforesaid, shall prepare and cause to be prepared, the reports and transcripts, which by law they are directed to make to the secretary of the treasury, in conformity with such forms as he may prescribe; and they shall also, in their several proceedings and decisions, conform to such instructions, as the said secretary may, with the approbation of the President of the United States, transmit to them in relation thereto.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the surveyor of the public lands, south of Tennessee, be, and he is hereby directed to appoint a principal deputy for each of the two land districts of the territory of Orleans, whose duty it shall be to reside and keep an office in the said districts respectively, to execute, or cause to be executed by the other deputies, such surveys as have been or may be authorised by law, or as the commissioners aforesaid may direct; to file and record all such surveys, to form as far as practicable, connected drafts of the lands granted in the district, to as to exhibit the lands remaining vacant, and generally to perform in such districts respectively, in conformity with the regulations and instructions of the said surveyor of the public lands, south of the state of Tennessee, the duties imposed by law on said surveyor. And each of the said principal deputies, shall receive an annual compensation of five hundred dollars,
and in addition thereto, the following fees, that is to say: for examining and recording the surveys executed by any of the deputies, at the rate of twenty-five cents for every mile of the boundary line of such survey; and for a certified copy of any plot of a survey in the office, twenty-five cents.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That the president of the United States, be, and he is hereby authorised, whenever he shall think it proper, to appoint a receiver of public monies for the western district of the territory of Orleans, who shall receive the same annual compensation, give security in the same manner and in the same sums, and whose duties and authorities shall in every respect be the same in relation to the lands which shall hereafter be disposed of at their offices, as are by law provided with respect to the receivers of public monies in the several offices established for the disposal of the lands of the United States, north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river. And the said receiver and the register of the land office, for the same district shall, whenever the public lands within the same shall be offered for sale, be entitled to the same commissions and fees, which are by law respectively allowed to the same officers, north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised, whenever he shall think it proper, to direct so much of the public lands lying in the western district of the territory of Orleans, as shall have been surveyed in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement, to be offered for sale. All such land shall, with the exception of the section "number sixteen," which shall be reserved in each township for the support of schools within the same; with the exception also of an entire township to be located by the secretary of the treasury, for the use of a seminary of learning, and with the exception also of the salt springs and land contiguous thereto, which by direction of the President of the United States, may be reserved for the future (disposal) of the said states, shall be offered for sale to the highest bidder, under the direction of the register of the land office, or of the receiver of public monies, and of the principal deputy surveyor; and on such day or days, as shall be by public proclamation of the President of the United States, be designated for that purpose. The sales shall remain open for three weeks and no longer; the lands shall be sold for a price not less than that which has been, or may be fixed by law, for the public lands in the Mississippi territory, and shall in every other respect be sold in tracts of the same size, on the same terms and conditions as have been, or may be by law provided for the lands sold in the Mississippi territory. The superintendents of the said public lands shall receive six dollars, each, for each day's attendance on the said sales. All lands, other than the reserved sections, and those excepted as above mentioned, remaining unsold at the closing of the public sales, may be disposed of at private sale, by the register of the land office, in the same manner, under the same regulations, for the same price, and on the same terms and conditions, as are, or may be provided by law, for the sale of the lands of the United States in the Mississippi territory. And patents shall be obtained for all lands granted or sold in the territory of Orleans, in the same manner and on the same terms, as is, or may be provided by law for lands sold in the Mississippi territory.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That the location or locations of land, which may be made in the territory of Orleans, by major general La Fayette, by virtue of the ninth section of the act, to which (this) act is a supplement, shall and may be received, tho' containing less than one thousand acres; Provided, That no such location or survey shall contain less than five hundred acres.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That the secretary of the treasury be authorised to cause a survey to be made of the sea coast of the territory of Orleans, from the mouth of the Mississippi to Vermilion bay inclusively, and as much farther westwardly as the president of the United States shall direct, and also of bays, inlets, and navigable waters connected therewith; Provided, That the expense of such survey shall not exceed five thousand dollars.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars in addition to the sum appropriated by the act to which this act is a supplement, and to be paid out of any unappropriated monies in the treasury, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, for the purpose of carrying this act into effect.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. April 21, 1806. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
JOHN PUMFREY, BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the House formerly occupied by Messrs. Dunham & Turner, two doors below his old stand, where he keeps constantly on hand, made of materials of the first quality, and best workmanship,
—A VARIETY OF— Letter Books, Invoice do., Tobacco do., Day do., Journals and Ledgers, Account Current Books, Bill Books, Receipt do., Record Books, Sheriffs do., Pocket Ledgers, Memorandum Books ruled and plain, Copy Books, Cyphering do. With a variety of other articles used in Mercantile and Legal Professions which he offers for sale on the most liberal terms.
—HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE—
Writing Paper of all kinds, Drawing do., Blue Dotted and Cart-ridge do., Wrapping do., Parchment and Paste-boards, Ink Powder Black and Red, Japan and Common Ink, Durable Ink, for marking on Linen with a pen, Ink-Stands of various kinds, Pocket Books and Tablets, Quills and made Pens of various prices, Penknives, Sportsmen's and Pocket do., Playing Cards, Message do., Rive's Water Colours & India Ink, Lead Pencils Black and Red, Camel Hair Pencils, Slate and Slate Pencils, do.
Likewise an assortment of School Books, and Paper Hangings. Books ruled and bound to any pattern. Orders faithfully executed, and Book-Binding of every description performed with fidelity and dispatch. N. B. Elegant Looking Glasses and Prints in burnished Gold Frames. Nov. 21. ep3w.
HUMANITY HALL, GRAMMAR SCHOOL,
WILL be continued by the subscriber for the ensuing term, for the instruction of youth, in the Greek Latin and English languages, Geometry, the Elements of Geometry, with Practical Surveying—Also Writing and Arithmetic, Vulgar, Decimal and Analytical. The price of Board, Tuition, Washing and Fuel will be twenty-eight pounds for the term, paid quarterly in advance, to commence on the 15th of January next, and expire the 10th of December.
Particular attention will be paid to the morals, deportment and cleanliness of the youth, and bedding will be furnished, such as choose, at forty shillings extra. The subscriber having lately erected a convenient house, it will be in his power to furnish twelve or fifteen boys with good accommodations. THOMAS NELSON. Forks of Hanover, Nov. 21. 419
ON the third Wednesday in December next, I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, at Powhatan Court-House, ABOUT thirty NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children, on the following terms: one third each, and the balance in twelve months. Bonds with approved security will be required, carrying interest from the date, but it punctually paid, the interest will not be demanded. Wm. RANDOLPH. Wilton, Nov. 4.
THE SUBSCRIBER TAKES this method of informing the owner of a Grey MARE, sought at the Bowling-Green last spring, by Mr. Robert Baley, that she is now and has been for some time at his plantation near the Bowling-Green. The Mare will be delivered when sent for, and all expenses paid. Wm. HOOMES. Bowling Green, Nov. 21.
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4.
JAMES STRATTEN, Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA, BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and assiduity to lefties, to deserve a share of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to customers; and for neat workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. JAMES STRATTEN, N. B. His residence is on the Main Street Richmond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. 2awtf.
BY VIRTUE of a Deed of Trust, executed to me by Armistead Ruffin, to secure the payment of one thousand two hundred and nineteen pounds and eight pence, due from said Ruffin to Bartholomew Dandridge, I SHALL, on Monday the 28th of the present month, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, at New-Kent C. H. that valuable tract of LAND lying in N. Kent County, called Pointers, containing five hundred and thirty-five acres, with twelve likely young NEGROES, or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to satisfy the said debt with interest from the 22nd of May 1806, until paid, and the expenses attending the execution of the said deed of trust. Wm. ARMISTEAD, Trustee. Nov. 4. 121th
FOR SALE, THE LOT AND HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resided; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted, and a Garden nicely laid in, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—27 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bk. taking in the mouth and part of Mafon's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Parrie's and Captain Todd's lots. For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. Augu 23. (U)
ENOCH SULLIVAN, OFFERS FOR SALE, At his Jewellery Store, nearly opposite the Eagle, COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gilt, Silver, Plated, and Cutlery Ware, Bairs, Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rims and Caskets and bottle Sliders. Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco pocket Knives, Razors, Scissors, and Watch Cases, Silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chessmen and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doors and Shuttle Cocks, Fats wood Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspenders, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemans and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, Sword Knobs, Belts, Sashes, Epaulettes, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Fifes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder, Flasks, Shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Hammers and Pistols, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, boot Jacks and rafter Strops, shaving Horse Pilemes, &c. Razors and razor Strops, shaving Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windsor Soap, hair Powder, Bags, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Essences, Reaves's Colors, tambores Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Cakes and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Polders, letter Racks, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, Spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candlesticks and Snuffers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps for Halls, torch, comb, Cloths, hearth, floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to patterns or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. E. SULLIVAN. Nov. 7. tf.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three week ago, is 6 feet three inches high, long meagre face, red eyes, speaks rapidly and with great confidence, aged about 50 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. WM. LONG. Nov. 14. tf.
FOR SALE, THE BRICK TENEMENT on Shockoe-hill, lately occupied by Doctor James McClurg, and the WOODEN HOUSE and LOT, formerly occupied by Mr. Moses Bates. This property will be sold on the premises, on the eighth day of December next, at Public Auction, to the highest bidder. The terms of Sale—one third of the purchase money payable in two years—another third payable in three years, and the remainder in four years. Bonds with two personal securities to be approved by the subscriber, to be executed by the purchasers, which bonds must carry interest from their dates respectively; the interest to be paid half yearly. SAMUEL GREENHOW, Attorney for Wm. Langhorn, executor of Wm. Dandridge, dec'd. November 11. ep3d.
ROBERT JOHNSTON, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of DRY GOODS & IRON-MONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit. N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shockoe Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's. October 7. tf.
THE MASON LODGE of Virginia, will meet at the Mason's Hall in this City, on the evening of the second Monday in next month. Wm. H. FITZWYLLSONN, C. Nov. 18. 121th