Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-05-20 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1355.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 5 50 CASH.   WHEAT, 1 16 do.   FLOUR, superfine, 5 75 do.   FLOUR, fine, 5 25 do.   CORN, 4 50 do.   HAY, clean. (per ton) 230 00 do.   IRON, 12 00 do.   Bacon, 13 do.  
REVISED CODE.
SECOND VOLUME.
THE SUBSCRIBERS to the SECOND VOLUME of the REVISED CODE and the public in general, are respectfully informed, that with a view to render the work in every respect worthy of the public patronage, large fonts of entirely new type composing every description of letter necessary for such a work, were at an early period, ordered from the foundry of Messrs. Binny and Ronaldson, at Philadelphia. An unexpected delay in complying with that order, has produced a correspondent delay in the publication of the book; but the materials are now shipped and will no doubt be received in a few days. The patron of the work may be assured that ample compensation will be made, by the superior style in which the typographical part will be executed, and the additional matter which will be comprehended in the volume. For, besides embracing every subject stated in the prospectus, it is intended to insert the Acts of the next Session of the General Assembly. Except those Acts, the volume will be completed before the meeting of the next Legislature; after which a very short period will elapse before it is ready for delivery; and with all those improvements it will be furnished to subscribers at the original price. To non-subscribers, however, the price will be considerably advanced.
May 1, 1807.
PROPOSAL
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR.
VOLUME SECOND
OF THE
REVISED CODE;
CONTAINING
A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1807.
TOGETHER WITH
AN APPENDIX,
In which will be inserted,
 I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code.  II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest.  III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.  IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck.  V. A Table of Fines Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.  VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.  VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges.  All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
TERMS.
 I. It shall be printed on an entire new type, of a size larger than that used in the last edition of the Revised Code, published in 1803.  II. The paper shall be of good quality, and the book, when bound, will form a volume of large octavo, to match the first volume of the same work. The number of pages cannot be ascertained, though it is expected, from the matter of which the book will be composed, (there being one hundred and two new chapters in the continuation from 1801 to 1806, and upwards of one hundred omitted acts) that it will contain nearly as many pages as the last edition.  III. The price to subscribers will be Five DOLLARS, to be paid on delivery of the book—to non-subscribers the price will be considerably increased.  ** Subscriptions are received by the publisher in Richmond.
ALL persons having claims against the late firm of Allen and Cody, of Cairo, are requested to make them known to the subscriber—and all persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to make immediate payment.
WILLIAM M. ALLEN,
Surviving partner of Allen & Cody.
Cairo, May 7th, 1807. 3w
TO BE SOLD.
TO the highest bidder, on Friday, the 15th day of May next, at Mr. French's tavern, in Powhatan county,
All the Estate,
Of Poindexter Mosby, jr. dec. late of the said county, consisting of nine Negroes, one Horse, Household Furniture, &c. on a credit till the first day of January next. All persons having lawful claims against the said estate, are hereby requested to bring them forward on or before the day of sale, as the administrators are anxious to provide for the payment of all just debts, as early as possible, in order to close their administration. Bonds and security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
Those having claims who produce them prior to the sale, (and are adjusted) are requested to attend and bid for the property or receive the amount due them in bonds.
Littleberry Mosby, jr. } Adm'rs. Francis E. Harris, } wtds
March 14, 1807. P. S. The sale of the above property is postponed to the 29th of May, when it will certainly take place.
By the Administrators. April 28th, 1807
At a Court held for Cumberland county, the 23d day of March, 1807.
James Morton & Company, Compts } In
against
Drury Watson & John Bibb, Defts. } Cuy
THIS day came the plaintiffs by Henry E. Watkins their attorney, and the defendant Drury Watson not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Drury is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by their counsel aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of July court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county on some court day.
A copy—Attest.
SAML. HOBSON, D. C.
PROPOSALS
WILL be received by the Executive, till the first day of June next, for a supply of FREE STONE and MARBLE, in the Rough State, to be delivered at the Penitentiary, in the City of Richmond.
Marble from the quarries in Virginia would be preferred, but there will be no objection to receiving it from other places.
Persons wishing to contract will specify the size and quality, and the price by the ton, as well as the cubic foot.—Apply to DAN'L L. HYLTON, C. C. 18th April, 1807. lawtj
To the Public.
THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practise law in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Brunswick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business entrusted to his care.
WM. MUNFORD.
SALES AT AUCTION.
On Tuesday, the 2d June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at Public Auction, at the late dwelling house of Doctor JAMES CURRIE, deceased, all his
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen FURNITURE, a Carriage, a pair of Carriage and two Riding Horses, three male and two female house servants—a shoemaker, and a man at present bound as an apprentice to the blacksmith's business. A stock of Liquors, consisting of one half pipe and some demijohns of first quality old Madeira, and part of a pipe old Sack, Port, French Brandy, &c. &c. a hogshead of Molasses and sundry other articles. Six months credit will be allowed on all sums above fifty dollars, the purchasers giving notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia with approved endorsers.
Those having claims against the late Doctor Currie, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated, and his debtors are requested to make immediate payment.
ROBERT GORDON & } Administrators. JAMES CURRIE, } 5 tons May 12.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by David Ross, esquire, to the subscribers, in order to raise the sum of nine thousand seven hundred and seventy three dollars and twenty three cents, due to Thomas Compson, attorney in fact for Thomas and Robert Wilson; the sum of eleven thousand and twenty four dollars, and thirty six cents, due to Donald and Burton, and the sum of seven thousand four hundred and fifty eight dollars and fifty cents, due to Hercules Ross;
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on the 27th day of this month, between the hours of twelve and three o'clock, all that TRACT of LAND, in the forks of James River, in the county of Fluvanna, immediately above the town of Columbia, commonly called and known by the name of the FORK ESTATE; containing five thousand seven hundred and fifty six acres, more or less, being the whole and contained in the above mentioned Fork estate or thereabouts belonging.
BENJAMIN MOSBY, } Trustees. THOS. NORVELL, } Richmond, May 14, 1807. tds
From a paper entitled Liberty Hall, printed at Cincinnati.
COMMUNICATION.
WILKINSON AND BURR.
"I beseech you, Wuest once the law to your authority: To do a great right, do a little wrong; And curb this cruel devil of his will!" SHAKESPEARE.
From the present agitated state of our country, relative to the late transactions of general Wilkinson and col. Burr, it will be difficult to remove erroneous impressions, or to cause the voice of truth to be heard. But, sooner or later, the evidence of facts must prevail; and those whose business it has been, to delude the public mind, will be execrated by all honest and impartial citizens. I pretend not to explain all the causes of the late extraordinary movements, nor to disclose all the views of the leaders of them. If I can bring our sober citizens to reflect justly on the subject, induce them to think unfavourably of hasty determinations, and stimulate them to review the steps they have taken, my object in this publication will be fully answered.
It will be recollected by all, that our dispute with Spain is of a very serious nature. Each party is tenacious of its own opinion, and does not appear disposed to yield any points in the discussion. On this dispute depends a territory of greater extent than all the Atlantic states: No wonder we are not disposed to yield it. The conduct of the Spanish court more than two years ago, and the new dispositions assumed by the Spanish troops on the borders of Louisiana, connected with a variety of other circumstances, created fear in our government that war was inevitable. Under these circumstances it became the duty of the President to be prepared for events, and to devise the best means of defence and annoyance. It is understood, that he consulted gen. Wilkinson and col. Burr (at that time vice-president) on the most suitable plan of operations, in case we were plunged into a war. It is also understood, that these two gentlemen suggested nearly the same great outlines, and that the President appeared to think well of them.
These circumstances, added to the prospects of war, strengthened the intimacy between Wilkinson and Burr. Their ostensible objects were nearly the same, but they were influenced by different motives. The former was solicitous to discharge his duty, and to share with his country the glory of successful enterprise; the latter was stimulated by ambition, and the hopes of profit. In consequence of his dispute with Hamilton, and the unfortunate termination of it, he was obliged to abandon the Atlantic states and to seek a residence among strangers. Destitute of employment, he turned his whole attention to the means necessary to accomplish whatever views he had formed. For this purpose he visited the Mississippi in 1805; and most probably a mutual intercourse on the subject of a Spanish war, existed at that time between him and Wilkinson. The real fact is, that Burr was determined in his own mind, at the head of a host of choice spirits, to share the glory of whatever enterprise might be undertaken; and no doubt he flattered himself with the acquisition of a splendid fortune, and perhaps with a seat on the throne of Mexico. Naturally sanguine in his temper, rendered still more ardent by his embarrassed situation, he readily conceived, that the golden prospects, which presented themselves, would induce thousands of warriors to flock to his standard. In this, however, he was sadly disappointed; for with all his exertion, only a few hundred were ready to follow his fortune.
The conciliatory agreement made by Wilkinson on the Sabine, disconcerted the projects of Burr, and disappointed him in his expectations. Had he been honest in his views he ought to have rejoiced at the continuance of peace, and immediately disbanded his followers. But instead of this he still exerted himself to procure men, and the muniments of war, and gradually unfolded new schemes, subversive of the interests and peace of the United States. These were doubtless formed long before, as will appear from the disclosure of gen. Eaton. Wilkinson first became acquainted with them while on the Sabine, partly from the written declarations of Burr, and partly from the communications of his spies and adherents. Whatever were the private sentiments of Wilkinson, relative to a Spanish war, no sooner had he concluded the Sabine convention, than his duty compelled him to frustrate the hostile movements of unauthorised individuals, and to arrest them for trial. What then was his astonishment when he found that Burr still persisted in his project, and even attempted to allure him by a bribe! Much greater must have been his astonishment when he found that Burr had either deceived him, or had relinquished his original design; and that instead of aiding the U. S. he contemplated a separation of the union, and the seizure of New Orleans as preparatory to it. He then repaired to the defence of the capital—and at a convenient time denounced Burr as a conspirator and traitor.
Gen. Wilkinson was early apprised of these hostile projects; but he deemed it prudent to keep the knowledge of them to himself. The people were ignorant of the defection of Burr; and hence the anxiety of Wilkinson to put New Orleans in a state of defence, without any apparent danger,
excited much surprise among the friends of government.
His measures on the other hand were secretly approved by the conspirators, who numbered him among the friends of Burr, and readily conceived that all his preparations were intended for the advantage of their chief, and his partisans. But no sooner had he publicly declared the situation of affairs, than the conspirators opened all their batteries on him, and in their turn denounced him as a traitor to Burr. The situation of Wilkinson at this moment was critical, not only as it respected his personal safety, but as it respected the security of his country. True it is, that he was deceived as to the number of men under Burr—but he was not deceived as to the object of the conspirators, and the multitude of them in the heart of New Orleans and its vicinity. These circumstances served to augment the weight of his responsibility. He saw himself surrounded with difficulties;—and he also saw, that any line of conduct he was able to pursue, would draw after it a multitude of complaints, and expose him to censure. He therefore wisely resolved to pursue such measures as he deemed the most likely to frustrate the objects of the conspirators, and of course to save his country, regardless of consequences.
In the political, as in the animal economy, violent diseases require violent remedies. In a crisis of public danger, the ordinary course of justice is interrupted; the courts of law are paralyzed; and when the judges of them favor the enemies of their country, the binding force of the laws and constitution is suspended; the floodgates of anarchy and civil war are opened—and the temple of freedom is in danger of destruction, unless voluntarily defended by its friends and admirers. I well know the nature and importance of the habeas corpus act. In England, it is called the second Magna Charta; and in the United States, it is justly denominated the palladium of public liberty. Situated as Wilkinson was, he had only the choice of two things—either to submit to the writ of habeas corpus—to surrender the conspirators as fast as he arrested them under the proclamation of the President, and the next hour to see them at large in the execution of their treasonable projects; or to disobey the mandate of the law, and thereby to prevent a civil war, and perhaps a dismemberment of the union. In this case the choice was not easy; serious difficulties presented themselves on every side; though at that time the probability was, that not only more censure would attach itself to gen. Wilkinson from an obedience to the law than a temporary violation of it—but that some great public calamity would ensue, as the consequence of legal submission.
If, by the prudent maxims of a well regulated government, no one be permitted to employ a criminal action as a lawful means to attain an end in itself good, those of nature are paramount and arm man and nations with the right of self preservation. When a nation is menaced by enemies, whether internal or external its situation resembles that of a man, who is attacked by his neighbor, and is in manifest danger of his life. In neither of these cases can the tardy operations of judicial authority afford any relief: The nation may be attacked, or the man may perish, before the sword of criminal justice can be drawn for their protection. Neither of them is obliged to wait for an attack; the danger, if it be manifest, is sufficient to authorise the means of security, even to the destruction of the aggressor. And hence it is, that, among all nations, the right of self defence, as derived from nature, and never surrendered to society, remains perfect in the individual, and in bodies of men, and is in no degree impaired by political or civil regulations. If, therefore, a man may justly take the life of his neighbor, when his own cannot be saved without it, the same right devolves on nations under the like circumstances. And if to save themselves, they can justly attack and destroy other nations, with how much more propriety can rebels and traitors be attacked, and deprived of the means of injuring their country! I contend that these principles are correct: our hearts approve them: they are to be found in every treatise on the laws of nature and nations; and it only remains to apply them to the conduct of general Wilkinson.
An attack was not actually made;—but it was mediated under circumstances calculated to inspire terror and dismay. There was good reason to believe that a large army was on its way to attack New Orleans, to seize on public and private property, and to dismember the union. What served to increase the danger, was the belief that some foreign nation had furnished the conspirators with the means of offensive operations; that many of the conspirators had clandestinely placed themselves among the people with a design to corrupt them; that sentiments hostile to our national interests and security, were secretly propagated; and that the judges of the courts, designed to protect the holy sanctuary of the laws, profaned it by shielding rebels and traitors from their merited punishment.
Under these circumstances, an awful responsibility devolved on gen. Wilkinson; and, as I before intimated, he found himself obliged, either to disobey the law, or tamely to suffer the conspirators, like a cloud of locusts, to swarm around him, and to gather strength, when prompt and energetic measures were necessary to weaken and disperse them. He was also too far removed from the seat of government to consult the executive on every emergency;
and therefore governed himself as nearly as possible by the proclamation; resolved to arrest the conspirators, as well as their means, and to reserve them for trial. It therefore seems to follow, that gen. Wilkinson had a right to employ such means as were necessary to the end in view—the safety of the country. A great and imminent danger existed: not sufficient, indeed, to authorise the destruction of life; but it imperiously urged General Wilkinson to abridge the conspirators of their liberty, and to secure them for trial. 1. New Orleans did not afford this security, and I believe it did not) who will contend that their transportation to the Atlantic states was not a prudent measure, and authorised by the events of the day?—It therefore appears to me, that the conduct of gen. Wilkinson may be defended on the principles of self-protection and of self-preservation.
I am well aware, that in a court of justice, neither the danger, nor the circumstances, however great and imperious, under which gen. Wilkinson labored, will amount to a legal justification of the measures he has taken; because the judges and jurors are fettered by certain forms and rules, prescribed by the laws, and better calculated for the reign of peace, than for tumultuary times of anarchy and rebellion. Perhaps those whom he arrested, and transported to the Atlantic states, may sustain action of damages against him; perhaps too, he may be indicted and fined for a violation of the laws. These things are of too little moment to affect his character; nor can they impeach the purity of his motives; much less will they serve to stigmatize, as impolitic and unnecessary the measures he has pursued. To a much more elevated tribunal, to that of the public, he appeals for decision on his conduct. The citizens of this great community are his judges; and if he be honorably acquitted by them, the verdicts of inferior jurisdictions will be more tolerable: otherwise he will derive pleasure from conscious rectitude, and pride himself in the public services he has rendered—tho' thousands, who experience the benefits of them, should attempt to load him with obloquy and reproach.
A JURISCONSULT.
PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Springs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitentiary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond.
   CUT NAILS.   Wholesale. Retail.     3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound.   4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2   8d. 10 11   10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2        CUT BRADS.     8d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   10d. 9 10   12d. 9 10   20d. 9 10        WROUGHT NAILS.     6d. 12 13   8d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   10d. 11 12   12d. 11 12   20d. 11 12   60d. 11 12    Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.
CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—50 cents per thousand.—4d. 67 cents per thousand.—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES
Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assortment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
THE subscriber having taken one of Mr. Robert Mitchell's tenements, a few doors below the Market, has on hand, and intends keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Which he will sell on very reasonable terms for cash.
JOHN H. STROBIA.
May 15, 1807. The upper part of the house, with a convenient yard & kitchen, to rent: Enquire of J. H. S.
VALUABLE LOTS
FOR SALE.
ON Wednesday the 10th of June next, will be SOLD, at auction, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale, that beautiful
Square of Ground,
Belonging to Col. Quarrier, and now occupied by him. For the convenience of purchasers, it is divided into Thirteen Lots, some of which are improved with dwelling houses and every convenience for families, and all of them are well situated, either for business, (being near the basin of the canal and public warehouse) or for the residence of families, having good prospects and a free circulation of air.
A plan of the above property may be seen at the office of the subscribers, to whom, or to Col. Quarrier, all persons desirous of purchasing at private sale, will apply. Terms made known on the day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. May 8, 1807. tds

RUSSIAN ARMIES.
AS the Cossacks form so considerable a part of the Russian army, and particularly in the new raised militia, it cannot but be interesting to our readers, to learn the character and strength of this component part of an army and a nation on which the hopes of the Confederated Powers must now, in a considerable degree rest. The name of Cossacks in general, and applied to all those tribes, which follow the same irregular and almost optional method of warfare. The particular bodies of the Cossacks are distinguished from each other, not by the different nations which compose them, but by the places which respectively inhabit. Thus the Don Cossacks take their name from the river Don: the Ouralian Cossacks from the Ouralian mountains: the Cossacks of the Ukraine form the name of the country; and the Zaporavian Cossacks from the C. of Zaporozhie. In the Russian language, "people living beyond the cata-racts." The two former are chiefly the coonists of Great Russia, and the two latter are formed of Malo-Russians, these wear no beards—The Zaporavians shave even their heads, and leave only a small piece of hair upon the crown, long enough to reach the nose, and pride themselves upon every thing that is obnoxious to civilization, & to the common feelings of man! There was a time when no woman whatever was permitted to live in their society, and though they began lately to have more intercourse with the sex, still they retain strongly the marks of their former ferocity. They may be called, with great propriety, a gang of desperate outlaws, of robbers, and all sorts of public offenders, who are suffered to exist merely on account of the mischief they do to an enemy.
The Cossacks of the Ukraine and the Don Cossacks, are more advanced in civilization; the latter are seen sometimes with and sometimes without beards; but the former exist now merely in name, applied indiscriminately to all the inhabitants. Excepting the Cossacks of the Ukraine, and the Zaporavians, the Tartars and Calmucks are so interspersed with all other Cossacks that they form the most conspicuous and prominent feature in them. The Calmucks seem to be the real descendants of the ancient Scythians, who dwelt on the borders of the Don (Tanais)—Their features are broad and flat, with a pair of small, fiery, piercing eyes. They are of small stature, very robust and active, and expert in the use of the bow and arrow, which they still use. They are extremely skillful in managing unruly horse, and are hired expressly for the purpose by horse contractors for the army, who have to choose these animals out of the wild studs bred chiefly by the land proprietors in Little Russia. A Calmuck rides straight into the midst of these ungovernable creatures, and after the horse is singled out which is to be taken, he throws a loop round his neck, with such dexterity, that, though the distance is considerable, as the ferocious animal will not suffer any one to approach near him he seldom misses his aim. No sooner does the loop fall upon the horse's neck, than the Calmuck fastens with amazing rapidity the other end of the rope to the saddle he sits upon, in such a manner as to prevent all possibility of the horse's escaping. The unruly savage, thus surprised, struggles hard, but the horse which the Calmuck rides, takes such a position by the direction of the rider, that the strength of the captive is exhausted, and he, at length, suffers himself to be led away, and is soon tamed. The Tartars, who are like Calmucks in their persons, are so intermixed with them as to be seen everywhere together. They devour raw, whatever animal food comes in their way, or, as they cut their spare horse carcasses, without any other preparation of the flesh than warming it under the saddle of the horse they ride upon. They have generally several horses with them, so that their provisions, and the means of travelling, proceed with them without any incumbrance. Both these nations or tribes are extremely numerous among the Don Cossacks, and altogether form those terrible warriors, whose aspect alone is sufficient to dismay an enemy not accustomed to the sight of such hoards of savages.
The Cossacks are a necessary appendage to the Russian regular army; they are its guides and satellites. It is their particular business to obtain intelligence from the enemy, which they do sometimes in the manner that a Calmuck takes a wild horse. As soon as a Cossack comes near enough to the object of his search, he throws a loop round his waist, fastens it to his saddle and gallops off with the prisoner. In this way also they transport their prisoners, and drag them through the rivers they have to cross. All the outposts are formed chiefly of the Cossacks. They are constantly on the look out, and cut a conspicuous figure in skirmishes. Their dexterity in blood and love of booty form the main spring of all their actions, and the Cossack seldom hesitates to attack friend or foe if he sees the probability of plunder. They are armed with a long lance, a gun, a brace of pistols and a sword, something in the shape of a Turkish sabre. Though in their military appearance they preserve a certain degree of uniformity, still as their dress is according to their fancy or means, the scene, whenever they march in a body is truly grotesque and varied. Their horses which are so diminutive and apparently weak that they seem more calculated to be carried than to carry, are a race altogether anomalous, for whether fed luxuriously or sparingly, they maintain invariably the same niggardly appearance, and like the Russian soldier, can exist almost upon nothing. The Cossacks are allowed to preserve their own government, and they in return stipulate to furnish the emperor at their own expense, with whatever number of men he may require, on the condition of being allowed to make booty!—Such is their thirst for war as the means of plunder, that when the number required is considerable, so that they must cast lots who should go, a serious quarrel is generally the consequence of not being included in the number. He that returns home without booty, or has
not been in action, is viewed by the women in a despicable light; so that their manners and mode of living, all tend to make them a terror to the peaceful & helpless, & the most destructive warriors that can be let loose upon a civilized people, as death and desolation follow in their train, and every thing that is valuable they remove or destroy. They even think it charity to kill their comrades, when wounded past recovery, or likely to fall into the hands of the enemy. They disperse in such small parties that it is almost impossible to stop their incursions, and for this reason they are the most dangerous set of men that can enter an hostile country. Nor are they less so to a routed enemy; for, tho' they do not fight in the line, they are the first in pursuit of him, and the last in desisting from it. Their feats in Poland, in Turkey, and in Italy, under the command of Suwarow, will not soon be forgotten.
THE following are extracts from Cobbett's Political Register, & are principally from the pen of a man not long since the most ardent and the most infatuated admirer of the British system. Indeed such is the inconsistency of those who depart from principle, and yet eternally talk about it, that we are not certain whether Cobbett does not to this moment extol this system as the noblest monument of human wisdom. Learn, Americans even from the advocates of the British system, how far it is worthy of your admiration, and whether your safety or your ruin is connected with its imitation. Compare your own condition with that of Britons, and say whether your happiness, intellectual as well as physical, is the offspring of an adherence to or a departure from its principles. Yours is a solid, theirs a nominal freedom. You have abundant food and raiment of your own to supply all your wants; millions of their people owe their miserable provision of these necessaries of life to the precarious bounty of poor laws.
It is not because we take delight in portraying the infelicity of the British nation, that we deem it our duty occasionally to offer these statements to the public; but as the best antidote of those false representations which are steadily offered to induce our citizens to adopt British principles. It is to put them on their guard against these principles, to show them the direful consequences to which they have led in that country, and to which they will lead in this country, should we be so stupid as to adopt them.
There is also one further benefit which may be expected to be derived from diffusing correct information on this subject. The advocates of Britain and the friends of monarchy are constantly addressing our fears whenever the least difference arises between us and Britain. She is the colossus of the world! Her power is our shield! Her enmity our grave! Such sentiments are helot which ought to enter into our minds. They have a natural tendency to lessen the tone of our patriotism, and instead of cherishing an unlimited confidence in our own resources and institutions, to make us feel a degrading dependence on a foreign power. They have a tendency to alienate us in a measure from ourselves. They have a tendency to lead us to estimate the friendship of Britain at too high a rate, and to contemplate her hostility as an event of fearful magnitude. These fears are pusillanimous. Were Britain even powerful, as she is said to be, they would be unworthy of Americans. As she really is, they are pusillanimous and childish. To guard against multiplying these prejudices, nothing can be so effectual as a full exposure of the plain truth; and when we hear such a man as Cobbett boldly intimating the apprehension that the time is rapidly coming when it will be a common sentiment among the people of England that there is nothing worth defending against the arms of an invader, we are well warranted in doubting the solidity of that power which exists on so precarious a tenure; and are fully justified in declaring that we see nothing in it that ought in the least to alarm us. The naked fact is, that while we are every day growing more independent of Britain, she is every day growing more dependent on us; for not mere gewgaws, for luxuries, for baubles—but for the very bread of life, and for the raw materials of her manufactures, without which her wealth and power and glory would vanish. This impression is gaining ground more rapidly even in England than among ourselves; and the time must soon come when she will feel it to be her interest to be on good terms with us.—Nat. Int.
EXTRACTS.
Speaking of the new plan of finance, Cobbett says, "I was morally certain, that new taxes sufficient to pay the interest of this year's loan, could not have been raised. All the sources were completely exhausted. What was laid on in one way had, for three years past, been falling off in another way; and, if the nominal amount was increased, the value of money diminished in nearly the same proportion; there being no positive addition except in vexation and slavery."
"Lord Archibald Hamilton gave notice, some days ago, of a motion upon the subject of Davison; but, he has been induced not to make the motion by an intimation from the mini-ters, that the measures were to be taken immediately to make that contractor discharge; and if a statement in the ministerial paper be true, such measures are actually taking. We shall see what is done; but unless the money be demanded and obtained immediately, I hope some member of parliament will be found to make a motion upon the subject. Certainly much has been gained within these three years. Who, in the days of the squandering and stifling Pitt, would have imagined, such inquiries as these would ever become fashionable! Those days, when every man who dared to utter a breath against corruption and public robbery, when every man who dared to let his groans be heard, was called a jacobin, and was marked out for vengeance, through the means of secret imprisonment, those days of tyranny and of terror are gone, never, I trust, to return; but, it behoves us never, for one moment, to relax in our endeavors to crush forever the minions of that remorseless persecutor."
The following shews the opinion of a London Editor of his fellow laborers, from which our readers will form their opinion of the credit due to the contents of English prints.
"In my next, I intend to put upon record the lies of a week, published in the London daily newspapers, to describe the folly and baseness of the proprietors or editors of which is a task that I will not undertake, because it would be impossible, even if I could borrow the eloquence of Dryden or Otway, that any description should not fall far short of the reality. There is however one thing which I can do, & which I never yet have done; and that is, to expose, in detail, the venality of this press. To show how the proprietors sell their paragraphs of praise and what sums they receive for hush-money."
In another place the same topic is dwelt upon, in connection with the profligate peculation of Davison, the exposure of whose fraud our readers may recollect in the impeachment of Melville.
"When Davison raised his corps, his name, accompanied with an extolling of his liberality, his public spirit and his loyalty, appeared in the newspapers every day. The paragraphs were, I dare say, drawn up by himself, for they were illiterate and gross; and they were paid for at a guinea, or, in some of the papers at half a guinea, perhaps, a piece. Any man, or any woman, no matter who or what, may purchase praise at the same price and at the same hands. Yet, this is the press we boast of as the reformer of morals, the mirror of truth, the nurse of science and of virtue, and the check upon tyrants and public robbers! Never was there so vile a traffic as that carried on by this press. A thousand times better would it be that there should be no press at all existing. The trade of bawds and pimps have been decried; but, whether as to its intrinsic baseness, or as to its evil effects upon society, it is virgin innocence compared to the trade of the press, when practiced as above described. Nor does the English pencil yield, in this respect, to the press. A large portrait of Davison has been exhibited at the print shops in London, by the side of those of Mr. Fox, and Lord Nelson: but, on Monday last, when the third report had begun to be a subject of general conversation, it was taken down! What shocking baseness is this! I do not believe that an equal to it is to be found in the history of any nation upon earth. This man has, I understand, been recently purchasing large estates in Northumberland; ten of our best painters are now employed by him to paint pictures at an enormous price for the furnishing of a gallery which he has a design of erecting, to be called "the Davison Gallery!" He appears literally to roll in riches, to expend gold by handfuls, to wallow in luxuries of all sorts, while hundreds of thousands of the people of England, from whose prostration and labor his riches have been extracted, are, some of them, living in constant dread of the tax gatherer, and others wasting away for want of a sufficiency even of bread. And, this is the state of things, to preserve which, his friend, Mr. Sheridan, calls upon us, in his hours of jollity too, "to sacrifice the necessaries of life! Good God! How is it possible, that we can be worse served, or more cruelly insulted? Not a word, however, of complaint do we hear upon this subject, from those base and detestable daily newspapers with which the metropolis swarms."
We are next presented with a view of the astonishing rise in the price of bread.
"During ten years ending 1780, the average price of the quarter loaf was 7d.—During the next ten years it was 7 1/2 d.—In the beginning of 1807, the same loaf sells for 1s. 1 3/4 d."
It is added—"It is well known, that in this country we have not for several years past produced enough of corn for the food of our own people, and of the beasts employed in the tillage of our land, and to furnish meat; and there is very little doubt, that the deficiency is yearly increasing; for, though the quantity of corn raised may be augmented by new inclosures, and an improved system of agriculture, yet there is abundant reason to convince us, that the demand for corn is still more augmented, by reason of our increasing population."
We have next a glowing picture of the effects of tyranny, addressed to Lord Grenville, drawn in Cobbett's best style.
"To the latter part of your Lordship's question I have no answer; for, I am decidedly of opinion, that, whether men are of black or white skin, it is abominably wicked to deprive the many of the means of laboring for their own advantage, and to compel them to labor for the profit of the few. And, my lord, such is my way of thinking upon this subject, that the oppression is, in my estimation, precisely the same in point of guilt, whether the oppressed party go by the name of pauper, or that of slave. I attach, my lord, very little importance to mere words; and to me, it signifies little by what name or title the execrable oppressor be known. Nor, my lord, am I to be at all amused with the talk of freedom, heard from the mouths of some foreign tyrants, as the Devil is said to quote scripture more glibly than a field preacher; I look at the man and his condition; and, if I find, that he labors solely for the profit of others; that the fruit of his labor is drawn away, whether by a visible or invisible hand; that, from the very nature of the state of things, it is impossible, generally speaking, that he should ever possess any thing worthy of the name of property; that he has nothing upon the face of the earth but his miseries which he can call his own; that his dress is rags; that his food is barely sufficient to preserve his life; that he dares not open his lips, lest his words should give pain to the pride of his oppressors; that for him to speak truth is an offence that exposes him to severe bodily punishment; that, in short, he is suffered to exist, even in this state of misery, for the sole purpose of enabling his oppressors to wallow in luxury, to revel in debauchery, to set at defiance all laws, whether human or divine; if I find this to be his state, my lord, whatever be the place of his abode or the color of his skin, by whatever name, whether of lash, staff, or bayonet, the instrument be called that keeps him in subjection, and by whatever appeal.
lation his oppressors may choose to distinguish themselves, still I call him a slave; and still I wish and still I pray for his deliverance from their greedy and merciless grasp."
"In 1797, Mr. Burke computed (third letter to a member of parliament, p. 93) that a full third of the expenditure of people of property went in taxes direct and indirect. The amount of the taxes imposed since that time, is (exclusive of the tax on property) considerably more than half the amount of those which existed before. I will, however, take them at only the half of that amount. And upon this low supposition, the aggregate will be according to Mr. Burke's computation 10s. in the pound, to which must be added 2s. for the property tax; and it will be seen, that of every 20s. added to the income of West Indian proprietors, (who are proverbial for a liberal, not to say profuse expenditure) 12s. is returned by them to the Exchequer in the form of taxes, without noticing the farther augmentation of the revenue, brought about by the increased incomes and expenditure of those other numerous classes, which the expenses of the West Indian proprietors contribute to enrich."
FROM THE TRENTON TRUE AMERICAN.
THE principles of Democracy , or the government in which the People exercise the supreme authority, are denounced by Monarchists and Aristocrats as "new langid doctrines."—ALGERNON SIDNEY, who was sentenced to death by the infamous Jeffries, and executed by the minions of Charles the Second, held these principles, maintained them in a manner which put all the Champions of Monarchy at defiance, and sealed his love of them with his blood. A principle count in his indictment, was for having asserted in his writings that the power of Government was originally in the People—that it was not delegated by them to their rulers—that those rulers were accountable to the People for their use of this power, &c.—MILTON, possessed and advocated the same principles.
The sentence pronounced by Jeffries is so characteristic of the worse than savage barbarity of Kings and their creatures, and their hellish spirit of revenge against those who endeavor to restore to the People their just rights, liberties, and happiness, that we cannot decline copying it—
"Sentence of Jeffries on Col. SIDNEY. "That you be carried hence to the place from whence you came, and from thence you shall be drawn on a hurdle to the place of execution, where you shall be hanged by the neck, and being alive cut down; your privy members shall be cut off and burned before your face; your head severed from your body, and your body divided into four quarters; and they to be disposed at the pleasure of the king, &c."
SIDNEY's behavior on receiving this horrid sentence, was such as a Republican's ought always to be—firm, inflexible, and consistent. His sentiments were those of a true and a faithful patriot. When the sentence was delivered he exclaimed—"Then O God! O God! I beseech thee to sanctify these sufferings unto me, and impute not my blood to the country, nor the city through which I am to be drawn; let no inquisition be made for it; but if any, and the shedding of blood that is innocent must be revenged, let the weight of it fall upon those that maliciously persecute me for righteousness sake."
"L. C. J. Jeffries—"I pray God work in you a temper fit to go into the other world, for I see you are not fit for this." Col. Sidney—"My Lord, feel my pulse [holding out his hand] and see if I am disorder'd—I bless God I never was in "better temper than I am now."
SIDNEY was not less determined in his principles after his condemnation, than before. He introduced his "Apology," which was written in prison, with the following paragraph:—"Being ready to die under an accusation of many crimes, I thought fit to leave this as a testimony unto the world, that, as I had from my youth endeavored to uphold the common rights of mankind, the laws of this land, and the Protestant religion, against corrupt principles, arbitrary power and popery, I do now willingly lay down my life for the same; and having a sure witness within me, that God doth absolve me, & uphold me in the utmost extremities, am very little solicitous though man doth condemn me."
An authentic anecdote of SIDNEY will serve to illustrate the independence and intrepidity of his mind:—"While in a state of exile from his native country, in France, he was one day hunting with the king, and being mounted on a fine English horse, whose form and spirit caught the king's eye, he received a message that he would please to oblige the king with his horse at his own price. He answered that he did not choose to part with him. The king determined to have no denial gave orders to tender him the money, or seize the horse; which being made known to Sidney, he instantly took a pistol and shot him, saying, that his horse was born a free creature, had served a free man, & should not be mastered by a king of slaves."
Before SIDNEY was sacrificed by the Monarchists of England, they had succeeded as John Adams tells us, in rendering the name of Republican "as unamiable as a witch, a blasphemer, a rebel, or a tyrant." When the Monarchists of this country can render the name of Republican as odious as Adams says it was rendered by its enemies in England, such thousands less distinguished than him, may expect to suffer his fate—and appearances deceive us if there might not be found a drunken Jeffries to wreak the vengeance of a besotted and infuriate monarch, and cement his tottering throne with the blood of the best patriots of the nation.
Russia is the most barbarous—Prussia the most Atheistical,—and England the most oppressive and bloody Government in modern Europe—yet these Governments are the favorites of our Federalists —for these they pray, they write, and would willingly embroil their country in war—From such allies may providence in its mercy long preserve us!
Foreign Advices.
NEW-YORK, May 14. The brig Alonzo, which arrived at this port yesterday, left Bordeaux on the 4th of April, and the River on the 8th. It was currently reported that she brought Paris papers containing Bulletins from the Grand Army to the 73d, and they announced the complete overthrow of the Russians under Gen. Benningsen, who was represented to be a prisoner. We do not learn, however, that her Paris papers are later than the 30th of March. A file of these is in possession of the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser. It furnishes us with two additional bulletins (the 6th and 66th,) and these are the only articles of sufficient interest to be worth translating.
Gen. Benningsen, according to our last accounts of him, was sick at Koningsberg. Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
SIXTY-FIFTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Osterode, 10th March, 1807. The army is cantoned behind the Passarge. The Prince of Ponte Corvo at Holland and at Braunschweig. Marshal Soult at Leibstadt and Mohrun-gen. Marshal Ney at Gustadt. Marshal Davoust at Allenstein, Hohenstein, and Dieppen. The head-quarters are at Osterode. The Polish corps of observation, commanded by general Zayonchek, is at Neidenbourg. The corps of Marshal Lefebvre before Dantzig. The 5th corps on the Omulew. A Bavarian division, commanded by the prince-royal of Bavaria, at Warsaw. The corps of Prince Jerome in Silesia; the 5th corps of observation in Swedish Pomerania. The places of Breslau, Schweidnitz, and Brieg are demolishing. Gen. Rapp, and de-camp of the Emperor is Gov. of Lom. We have thrown bridges over the Vistula at Mariembourg and Dirschau. Having been informed, on the 1st march, that the enemy, encouraged by the position on which the army had taken, had shewed themselves all along the right bank of the Passarge, the Emperor ordered Marshals Soult and Ney to reconnoitre, and to advance to repulse them. Marshal Ney marched on the Gustadt, Marshal Soult on the Passarge at Wormland. The enemy immediately made a general movement, and retreated towards Koningsberg. There posts, which had retired in great haste, were pursued 3 leagues. Seeing that the French did not make any other movement, and that they were pursued only by the advanced guards who had left their regiments, two regiments of Russian grenadiers returned back, and in the night approached the cantonment of Zochern. The 50th regiment received them with the bayonet. The 27th and 39th behaved in the same manner. In the little combats the Russians have had one thousand men killed, wounded or prisoners.
After being thus assured of the movements of the enemy, the army had returned into its cantonments. The grand Duke of Berg, informed that a corps of cavalry had approached Willemberg, caused it to be attacked by Prince Borghese, who at the head of his regiment, charged eight Russian squadrons, overthrew and put them to the route, and made about 100 prisoners, amongst whom are 3 captains and 3 subalterns. Marshal Lefebvre has entirely surrounded Dantzig, and has begun at that place the works of circumvallation.
SIXTY-SIXTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Osterode, March 14. The grand army continues in cantonments where it is taking repose. Little combats have taken place between the advanced posts of the two armies. Two regiments of Russian cavalry came on the 12th to disturb the 59th regiment of infantry of the line in its cantonments of Lignau, and before Gustadt. One battalion of that regiment took arms, ambushed themselves, and fired close to the enemy, who left 80 men on the field. Gen. Guyot, who commanded the advanced posts of Marshal Soult, has had several engagements which have terminated to his advantage. After the little battle of Willemberg, the grand duke of Berg has driven all the Cossacks from the right bank of the Elbe, in order to assure himself that the enemy was not concealing some movement. He came to Varelbourg, Seeburg, Meusguth, and Bschosfbourg. He had some engagements with the enemy's cavalry, and has made about 100 Cossacks prisoners.
The Russian army have begun to concentrate the coast of Bartenstein on the Alle; the Russian division on the coast of Crentzbourg. The enemy has made a movement of one day's march towards Koningsberg. The whole of the French army is cantoned, and is supplied with provisions from the cities of Elbing, Braunschweig, and from the resources which are brought from the isle of Nogat, which is of very great fertility. Gen. Tefier has invested Colberg. A division of 12,000 Bavarians commanded by the prince royal of Bavaria, has passed the Vistula at Warsaw, and has just rejoined the army.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15.
Extract of a letter from an intelligent gentleman at Birmingham, (England) to a respectable character in this city—received by a recent arrival!
"The condition of this country grows worse. Commerce is on the decline & must soon be so diminished, as to compel to humiliating stipulations for peace. Trade never was so generally complained of. Government has determined on raising a large body of soldiers, and the private inhabitants are to be called out in different divisions—Every thing is done by recruiting parties, to tempt the ignorant and unwary to enlist—The following notice was had recourse to, a few days since: On Shrove Tuesday, a egg was drawn along the streets of Birmingham, in the centre of which was erected a

Burr's Trial.
THE EDITOR of the Argus, with a view to present to the public an early and faithful report of the contemplated TRIAL of COL. BURR, has engaged Wm. W. HENING and WM. MUNFORD, Esqrs. reporters of the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Virginia, to furnish materials for that purpose.
THE CITIZENS of this place were alarmed by the awful cry of FIRE! between the hours of twelve and one o'clock yesterday. It proved to be in the roof of the east wing of the Penitentiary, which accidentally took fire.
The letter of the Captain of the British sloop of war Driver, dated from "Rebellion Roads," addressed to the Commander at Fort Johnson, Charleston, South-Carolina, published in this day's Argus, will be read with that degree of indignation it so pre-eminently merits.
Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly. Hardy, Christian Simon, John Canning-ham. Jefferson, Smith Slaughter, Cavan Willis. Giles, Andrew Johnston, Thomas Shannon.
Messrs. Holmes and Wilson are re-elected members of Congress in their respective districts.
The Jubilee at James Town, we understand, was celebrated with great hilarity. From two to three thousand persons are said to have attended on the occasion, among whom were about three hundred ladies.
We had an opportunity of conversing a few days past, with a respectable and worthy old revolutionary soldier, who, among other things, related to us the two following circumstances, which, though well known in the neighborhood where they occurred, we do not recollect ever to have been published.
On the 15th day of March 1781, sixteen brave Americans were made prisoners, by a party of British troops, in Spartanburg district, in South Carolina; four of the number, viz. Capt. Matthew Patten, of that district, Capt. James Elder, Lanby Farrar and Charles Bruce, were tried as rebels, and without much ceremony were sentenced to be executed the next day at 10 o'clock.
There was a public magazine kept at the house of Col. Thomas in Spartanburg district, South Carolina, in the year 1779, and it being discovered that a party of Tories had determined on a certain day to attack, and if possible, to make themselves masters of the place, a number of men had collected together from the neighborhood for its defence.
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muskets in the house, the women were directed to load the guns and hand them to Culbertson, as fast as he fired them off. As soon as the Tories advanced within moderate gun shot, Culbertson began to fire upon them, and as he had taken his station in an upper room, he fired from different windows with as much rapidity as his own exertions and the activity of the women in loading and handing him the muskets would enable him to do.
From the Charleston Courier of the 7th instant. We postpone the publication of the Note of Capt. KALTREIDER, to the Commander of the British Sloop of War DRIVER until we could procure a Copy of the Reply thereto by the latter, which we did not obtain till this day.
Fort Johnson. Harbor of Charleston, 4 P. M. of May 2.
SIR, The President of the United States of America, having, by Proclamation, bearing date 3d of May, 1807, for ever interdicted his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war Driver, from entering any port or harbor of the United States; and the said vessel having entered this port, in contempt of the said Proclamation, my duty compels me to demand that the Driver sloop of war do depart from this harbor within twenty-four hours from the date hereof.
Need I add, Sir, how repugnant it would be to my feelings, should any blood be spilt, which must inevitably be the case, if this communication be not complied with. Lieutenant WYNDHAM, of the artillery, is charged with the delivery of this; he will receive your reply.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, MICHAEL KALTREIDER, Captain Commanding. To the Commanding Officer of his Britannic Majesty's sloop Driver.
* There is a mistake in a figure here. It should be 1806.
[COPY] H. M. S. DRIVER, Rebellion Roads, Charleston, May 3, 1807.
SIR, I have received your letter; and having some doubts as to the authority by which it was written, I thought proper to satisfy myself on that head, before I should reply. By the threat it contains, you appear, like your government, to have something to learn. A British subject knows too well, how to respect and obey the laws of his own country, to offer, intentionally, an outrage on those of others, when once they are known to be so; but I have to observe, the Proclamation you mention to have been issued in May, 1807, I know nothing of; of that which was issued in May, 1806, I have only to say, that so far from being either creditable or becoming in the President of a country, wishing to be ranked amongst the civilized nations of the world, it would, in the opinion of every liberal and enlarged mind, have disgraced even the sanguinary pen of a Robespierre, or the most miserable petty state in Barbary.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your humble servant, WILLIAM LOVE. (Signed) To Capt. Kaltreider, &c. &c. Fort Johnson, S. C.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.—The manufacture of Tortoise shell and Horn Combs, in Philadelphia has arrived at a stage of utility, elegance, and quality, which may be justly said, to be established. The prices are so moderate, as to destroy the danger of injury from importation.
Energy. Nothing has been more loudly complained of by the enemies of Mr. Jefferson than a pretended want of energy in his administration. Particularly when the machinations of Burr began first to obtain credit, the president was denounced as slumbering at his post with his arms folded, while treason and rebellion were walking through the country, and threatening the destruction of law, constitution, and government.
FROM THE N. Y. GAZETTE. There is nothing in the present state of society to boast of, either as respects politics or moral society.
On Saturday last it was discovered, that a BROKER of this city, had made free with the names of several of the most respectable citizens, to answer his pecuniary ends. He had, it appears, from investigation, issued notes to the amount of about 70,000 dollars drawn by himself, and endorsed with such names as would be most likely to give currency to his paper.
The long pull and the strong in Massachusetts, has been a pull so hard, that the tory rope has broke, and the Essex junto are laid on their backs.
LITERARY NOTICE.
Among the few recent publications in this country which can justly lay claim to public perusal, is a volume entitled "Letters from London; written during the years 1802 and 1803, by WILLIAM AUSTIN."
As the Russian Manifesto has been published, it is not improper to examine that of the Turks, who appear to have been precipitated into a war, from the ambition of the Russians. It is not pretended that the French persuaded the Russians to invade Turkey. It is not pretended that the French prevailed on them to violate the treaty with Turkey, or to send troops into the Seven Isles, contrary to convention.
The Catholic Bill has been printed, as it was proposed by the ministry. The principles it contains become odious in proportion as men separate civil and political right, for moral right is out of the question.
THE COMET.
Perhaps it was owing to the obscurity of the cloudy weather, that the path of the comet was lost last week; but in Delaware state on Friday last, it was distinctly discerned, without glasses, passing through the constellation Taurus; its nucleus displayed a yellowish cover of the whole body, and a curvilinear obfuscation on the lower limb resembling the written capital letter R.
There is an admirable partition of qualities between the sexes, which the Great Author of Being has distributed to each with a wisdom which calls for all our admiration.
Man is strong—Woman is beautiful. Man is daring and confident—Woman is diffident and unassuming. Man is great in action... Woman in suffering. Man shines abroad—Woman at home. Man talks to convince—Woman to persuade and please. Man has a rugged heart—Woman a soft and tender one. Man prevents misery... Woman relieves it. Man has science... Woman taste. Man has judgment... Woman sensibility. Man is a being of justice... Woman of mercy.
MARRIED—On Saturday last, by the Rev. John D. Blair, Mr. JOHN W. PLEASANTS, to Miss ELIZABETH W. COLEMAN, daughter of Major Samuel Coleman, all of this city.
DIED, in Norwich, [Eng.] Sarah Bickwood, aged 49. For the last six years of her existence, this poor woman supported with admirable fortitude, the complicated miseries of one of the most enormous cases of dropsy on record. In the course of about 50 months she was tapped 38 times, and discharged 450 gallons of a fluid, weighing 4661 lbs. troy. The greatest quantity discharged at one operation measured eleven and an half gallons and weighed 13 1-2 lbs.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—RICHMOND.
Table with 2 columns: Entered, Sloop Name, Port. Lists various ships like Sloop Mahala, Sch'r Perseus, Sloop Little Jim, etc.
CLEARED.
Table with 2 columns: Cleared, Sloop Name, Port. Lists various ships like Sch'r Combine, Sloop Astrea, Three Sisters, etc.
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RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he continues to keep entertainment at the Red House in Jennings' Gap, sign of the Spread Eagle, situated in the forks of two roads, 12 miles from Staunton and 21 miles from Harrisonburg, leading directly to the different Mineral Springs in the back country.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
The following essay, I am sensible, is but a sketch. If it have merit, it will be ascribed to the design, rather than to the execution. The subject is worthy the hand of a master, and is still open to much philosophical research. I have endeavored to explain a new, but indirect source of argument in favor of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.

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FOR SALE, My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further de- scription is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
JAMES LYNCH, BLACK SMITH AND FARRIER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed to the first Cross street above the Eagle Tavern, leading to the basin—where he carries on the business as usual. Those that wish to favor him with their work, shall be strictly attended to. Richmond, April 6, 1807.
FOR SALE, 20 Hhds. Northern Rum. 20 Tierces P. M. Green Coffee. 20 Hhds. of Loaf and Lump Sugar. 15 Hhds. Brown do. 20 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards. 20 Boxes Chocolate. 10 Kegs Raisins. 15 Casks New York Stone Ware. 5 Bales India Cottons and Cuckoos. 3 Pipes Hollands G. n. 2 Pipes Cognac Brandy. 1000 Pair Men's fine and coarse Shoes. 500 Pair Ladies' Morocco Slippers. 500 Pair do. Kid do. 500 Pair do. Leather do. 50 Casks Stone Lime. 20 Boxes Brown Soap. 6 Tons Sneed Iron. Cut Nails, Paper, Pepper, &c.—Terms liberal. HENRY BOYLE. April 27, 1807. 4w
AT AUCTION. WILL be sold, on the premi- ses, by the subscribers, on Wednesday the 20th of May next, at 11 o'clock, a conven- ient two story
Brick House, On Shockoe Hill near the lots of Mr. Robert Gordon—together with a HALF ACRE LOT, very well enclosed, and on which lot, there is a well of fine water. Terms of sale 6, 12, and 18 months credit, for approved endorsed negotiable notes, and a deed of trust on the property to se- cure the punctual payment of the same. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M. Richmond, April 25th, 1807. id
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agree- able, retired situation, and very convenient for a family. WILLIAM M'KIM Richmond, March 2, 1807. tf
Notice. Whereas I gave my note to Jno. F. Ro- bertson, of Manchester, dated the 24th of March last, for $250 in part payment of two thousand bushels of coal, to be delivered from C. Buck's coal yard, on demand, & for which I hold his due bill, of the same date as the note, and having made frequent applications for the coal, and cannot obtain it; therefore, I warn all persons not to take an assignment of said note, as I have not re- ceived any value for it, and am determined not to pay it. JOB GREENE. April 30th, 1807. (6t)
JOHN F. ROBERTSON of Manchester, who holds the note of Job Greene of Rich- mond, for $250 (dated the 24th March last as stated in the above advertisement,) given at ninety days, negotiable in the bank of Virginia, in part payment of two thousand bushels of coal, to be delivered at C. Buck's coal yard, is provided with cer- tificates sufficient to prove that the above coal was made a tender of to the said Greene, and that he accepted the same as in full of the said note. May 6th, 1807. 5t
Advantageous Establish- ment. THE subscriber, because of circumstan- ces which have lately occurred in his family, wishes to admit a partner in the bus- iness of the Henrico Gun-Powder Works, about a mile and a half from Rocketts, or to sell his rights in the same. Said works are so nearly completed, that they will soon be in operation, and the manufac- turer who is engaged to manage the making of the powder, understands the whole art so as to make it equal to any imported. None need apply for a share who cannot advance soon $1000, and employ their re- sources in the course of the business; there is a fair prospect that said works will be a very advantageous establishment; for fur- ther particulars apply to HUGH WARDEN Richmond, 1st May, 1807. tf
SALES AT AUCTION.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, By mutual consent, continued until the 20th of next month (May) and will dis- solve on that day; on which day will com- mence a sale at auction, of all their
STOCK OF GOODS, On hand, and will continue from day to day until the whole is sold. The terms of sale will be as follows: Cash for all sums under one hundred dollars; six months credit for all sums above one hundred dollars and un- der five hundred dollars; and six and twelve months credit for all sums above five hun- dred dollars. Negotiable notes, with ap- proved endorser, will be required of the purchasers. And on the 25th of May, will be SOLD, at auction,
All that Tenement, On the main street of this city, where the store of Gilliat & Kirby is now kept.—For this tenement a credit of six and twelve months will be allowed, the purchaser giving negotiable notes, with approved endor- ser, and also, a deed of trust on the pro- perty to secure the purchase money. No one will be taken as an endorser of a note unless they reside in Richmond or Manches- ter.
As it is the wish of Gilliat and Kirby to have the affairs of that firm brought to a close as early as possible, all persons indebted to the firm by open accounts, are re- quested to come forward, settle their ac- counts, pay the balances due from them, or execute bonds for their balances; and it is hoped all debtors to the firm will make speedy payment.
The stock of goods on hand will continue to be sold at private sale, at reduced prices, wholesale and retail, until the 20th May. FOR JOHN GILLIAT & SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, 28th April, 1807. tf
JOHN MENERY, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the ship United States, capt. Hardy, from Liverpool, his spring assortment of
SADDLERY; CONSISTING of almost every article in the business. Likewise Harness Mountings, plated and Brass of different patterns; Coach and Coachman Springs, Steps, long and short; Foot-men's holder Glass strings; Laces; Fringes; Glass, 24 by 20, 22 by 20, and 20 by 18; Horse-men's and Pocket Pistols; Secret Locks. N. B. Just received, a neat assortment of Saddlers' Leather—Skirting, Hog and Bag. All of which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash. May 13. ep1m
Fifty Dollars Reward. THE Lumberhouse of the subscribers was bro- ken open last night and robbed of Two Trunks of Goods: One containing Dimities, Toilets, and Man- ches or stuffs. The other containing Red Car- dinal Cloaks. The above reward will be given on apprehension of the thief, and discovery of the Goods. TAYLOR & BROWN May, 9 1807.
TO SELL OR RENT, My Store-House & Lot, In the town of Warren, Albemarle county. The house is new, and the lot well enclosed; the stand is equal to any in town. A far- ther description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed no person will buy or rent, without viewing the premises. The terms will be made known by applying to Messrs. Thomas Daniel, Robert Anderson, Wm. Brown, of Warren. Mr. Archibald Branch at Buck- ingham courthouse, or to the subscriber, living on the south fork of Slate river, eight miles above the courthouse. JAMES WALKER. Buckingham, 22d April, 1807. 6w
Will be Sold, AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 27th day of May next, if fair, and if it is not fair, on the first fair day there- after, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon Samuel Richardson, jr. esq. now resides, to satisfy George Street & Co. the sum of £114 6, with interest thereon from the 7th of June, 1803, till paid and costs; in con- formity to a decree of the County Court of Hanover, pronounced on the 27th day of February, 1803, in a suit then depending in the said court between the said parties. THE COMMISSIONERS. Hanover, 1st April, 1807. tda
Notice. ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Coutts's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone au- thorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Coutts to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us. Samuel M'Crack, Pleasant Younghusband, } Trustees Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE AMERICAN SHIP JANE, WILLIAM COLLET, Master— The greatest part of her cargo being engag- ed, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight of the balance or passage apply to Brown and Rives, of Richmond, or the subscriber. WM. PENNOCK. Norfolk, May 2d, 1807. 3w
ASSIZE OF BREAD For the city of Richmond, from the 24th inst. until further orders, (superfine flour being 6 dollars per barrel,) viz. A single loaf made of superfine flour 27 oz. for 4d 1-2 Ditto of common flour, 28 1-2 oz. 4d 1-2 Double the above wt. respectively, 9d WM. RICHARDSON, Mayor. April 24, 1807. 4w
NOTICE REBECCA DENNIS, my wife, and my- self, having parted by mutual consent, for- mally expressed under our hands and seals, and she having received from me a sum of money in hand in lieu of all claims, for maintenance or dower, all persons are desired to take notice that I shall not con- sider myself bound for any purchases or contracts of any description which she may hereafter make. BENJAMIN DENNIS. Richmond, May 4th, 1807. tf
BENNET SCOTT, Taylor & Habit-Maker, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, and the public generally, that he has commenced business on the Main-street, next door be- low Messrs. McCay and Cowan, Watch- Makers, where all orders in his line will be executed with particular attention to fashion, neatness and punctuality. May 4th, 1807. tf
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, POSITIVELY commences drawing in the city of New York, on the second Tuesday in June next.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 1 of 25,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 10,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 5,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 2,000 DOLLARS. 6 of 1,000 DOLLARS. And several of 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.— Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. The FIRST drawn ticket every FIFTH day will be entitled to a capital prize; and the SE- COND drawn ticket EVERY DAY, will be entitled to 200 dollars.
TICKETS, HALVES, QUARTERS AND EIGHTHS, ARE NOW SELLING AT WALLIS TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York.
By enclosing bank notes, of any description, (post paid) to G. and R. WAITE, tickets and shares will be punctually re- turned by post, to any amount, and the ear- liest advice sent to adventurers of their success. During the drawing, WAITE's weekly printed prize list will be sent to the printer of this paper, and to the post master at Richmond; and at the conclusion of the drawing, will also be sent, the managers' printed prize list, for the satisfaction of distant adventurers.
At the above offices, have been sold in the late lotteries, prizes amounting to a sum, exceeding 300,000 dollars. Present price of tickets, Seven Dollars, but will advance as the drawing approaches. Prize tickets in the late New York lotteries taken in payment. New York, March 10, 1807. 3m
SHOES. THE subscribers, under the firm of J. W. DENNIS & Co. have just received from the northward, a large supply of SHOES, which they warrant newly made, and of the best materials, viz: Gentlemen's superfine Shoes. do. fine do. do. coarse do. Lady's and Misses' leather Slips and Brunswicks. Boy's and Children's Shoes. Lady's & Misses' Kid & Morocco Slips with assorted colors, and without heels. Children's Morocco Shoes, do. Together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and fashionable HON- NETS, all of which they offer at a re- duced price for cash, produce or accept- ances in town. J. W. DENNIS. BENJAMIN DENNIS. Richmond, April 23, 1807. tf
WHEREAS some time past, I purchas- ed a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the o- ther bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all persons or persons in trading for the above- mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bar- gain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
For Sale, A GOOD HOUSE & LOT, ON the hill near Mr. Thomas Ruther- ford's—for terms apply to ISAAC WEBSTER. Richmond, May 4th, 1807. tf *** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.
SALES AT AUCTION.
WILL be sold, positively, on Wed- nesday the 20th inst. at 11 o'clock, on the premises, a neat Brick House & a Half A- cre Lot, Known in Wm. Du-Val's plan by the No. 40, near the brick house of R. Johnston, Esq. and now in the occupancy of Andrew Castlin. Terms of sale, 6 and 12 months, for approved endorsed negotiable notes in the Virginia bank, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of the notes. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M. Richmond, May 11th, 1807. tds
FOR SALE, By Bream and Follet, At the sign of the Anvil, 15 Barrels Liver Oil. 50 Casks FF Gun Powder. 2 Tons Patent Shot. 40 Boxes Tin Plates. 2000 lbs German Steel, Heart & Club. 100 Casks Cut Nails and Brads. 20 doz. Spades and Shovels. Window Glass, 10 by 8 a 14. A general assortment of Ironmongery. Richmond, 23d April, 1807. 4w
TO RENT, A Neat House, IN the Falling Garden, sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized fami- ly, either by itself or with the following pro- fitable property, to wit:—An ice-house 20 feet by 18 and about 18 deep, well fitted and pounded down with good clean ice— a bath-house, which if well attended to will yield a handsome profit; and also may be accommodated with a small or large part of a garden. The above property will be rented either for the season, say six months, or for a longer time, and possession given immedi- ately. Good security will be required for the rent. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 3d mo. 16th, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAIN LAND, FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Rich- mond. The above tract of land is general- ly considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of mea- dow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wheat machine on the Scotch model. Another tract of LAND, lying in Am- herst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally es- teemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst. Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber re- siding on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Ne- groes (in families) will be taken in ex- change for either or both of the above tracts of land. ROBERTH ROSE. Orange, April 8th, 1807. 3m
Advertisement. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Epperson, dec. are re- quested to come forward and make them known by the 10th day of May next, as the administratrix is anxious to close her ad- ministration. This advertisement will be pleaded in bar against those who do not come forward within the time limited. BETSY ANN EPPERSON, Adm'x. March 29th, 1807. (M10)
The Imported Horse, PAUL, Is a beautiful sorrel, fifteen hands three inches high, remarkable for beauty, strength and fine bone. Will stand the ensuing season at my plan- tation in Powhatan county, on James river, three miles above the Mannakin town, and about the same distance from Jades ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars if paid at the time of November next, with half a dollar to the groom. Good and extensive pasturage, grass, but no liability for escapes or accidents. The season will commence on the 10th March and end the 1st day of Au- gust. This beautiful horse PAUL, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Sal- mago, who was got by O'Keil's Eclipse, his dam Vi- rage by Snap. Paul's dam Fairy, was got by Machom, her dam, the Old Squire mare, of a great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Several certificates of Paul as a good and sure foot- ed horse may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Millwood. Feb. 27 1807. ep15ap&w1j N. B. Mares may be fed at 2s. per day if the money is sent with them. T. H.
W. HAIGHT, Upholsterer and Paper Hanger, FROM NEW YORK, ON the Main Street, nearly opposite the Old City Tavern, has just received a large and superb assortment of Mahogany Furniture, With a great variety of hair, flock and tow MATTRESSES, WINDOW BLINDS, RUSSIA DUCK, &c. Also, in store, a large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, PRINGES, TASSELS, CORDS, COR- NICES for windows, &c. &c. all of which he will sell very low. Richmond, May 4, 1807. w3m
JUST RECEIVED
From Lee and Son's Medicine Warehouse, Bal- timore, the following Genuine, Patent and Family MEDICINES, Prepared by Richard Lee and Son, sole proprie- tors, and sold by special appointment, at J. mes Worrall's medicine store, and no where else in Richmond. Observe that none are genuine without the sig- nature of Richard Lee and Son—on the outside wrapper of each article. Persons not attending to the above instructions, are liable to be imposed upon.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. This medicine is superior to any ever offered to the public, being innocent and mild, certain and efficacious in its operations. Should no worms exist in the body, it will, without pain or grip- ing, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
For the prevention and care of Bilious and Ma- lignant Fevers, is recommended.
Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills, Prepared by Richard Lee and Son, Baltimore. The operation of these Pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used in safety by persons in every si- tuation and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off su- perfluous bile and prevent morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—produce a free perspiration and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first ap- pearance.—They are celebrated for moving ha- bitual constipations—sickness at the stomach, and severe headache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages and should be procured and care- fully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Catarrhs, Asthmas, Sore throats, and approaching Consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the Hooping Cough, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which chil- dren are liable.—The Elixir is so perfectly agree- able, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Lee's Grand Restorative, Proved by long and extensive experience, to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous Disorders, Consumption, Loss of Spirits, Loss of Appetite, Impurity of Blood, Hysterical Affections, inward Weaknesses, Violent Cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, Melan- choly, Gout in the stomach, Pains in the Limbs, Hexations, Involuntary Emissions, Obstinate Greets, Flour albus (or whites,) Impotency, Bar- renness, &c. &c.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Inter- mittent Fevers.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with the tormenting smart which attends the use of other remedies.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, and the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Lee's Genuine Persian Lotion.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve.
Tooth Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe tances.
The Anodyne Elixir, for the cure of every kind of Head-Ache.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth & Gums.
The Indian Vegetable Specific, for the Cure of Venereal Complaints.
Land for Sale. THE Subscriber is desirous of selling his tract of Land in the county of Powha- tan, on Appomattox river, (which is now navigable to within two miles of Petersburg) twenty-eight miles from Richmond, and thirty-two from Petersburg; containing four hundred and forty-four Acres. There is on the land a valuable MILL, now in good repair, with a permanent stone dam, situated on a constant stream of water, run- ning immediately through the land. A fur- ther description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to pur- chase, will first view the premises. The terms will be such as to suit the purchaser and may be known by applying to the sub- scriber living on the premises. CREED HASKINS. P. S. I would also sell another tract, si- tuated about one mile from the above tract, on Skingquarter creek, containing three hun- dred acres. The quality of this land is equal if not superior to any in the neigh- borhood, and has a large proportion of valuable meadow Land. The terms may be known by applying as above. CREED HASKINS. March 7th, 1807. wtf
Reports of Cases ARGUED AND DETERMINED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA: WITH SELECT CASES, Relating chiefly to Points of Practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chanc- ery for the Richmond District. PART I. VOL. I. By WM. W. HENING & WM. MUNFORD.