Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-11-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1405.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1807.
12 1-2 Cents Single.
Richmond Price Current.
  (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)    Tobacco, $ 5 00 CASH.  WHEAT, new, 1 00 do.  FLOUR, superfine, new, 5 50 do.  Flour, fine, 5 00 do.  CORN, 3 00 do.  Hemp, clean, (per ton) 180 00 do.  Iron, 110 00 do.  Bacon, 14 do.  Whiskey, 46 do.  
TAKEN UP by William Miller, in the county of Goochland near the courthouse, a branded Heifer and Steer, very much alike, both unmarked and supposed two years old last spring; appraised at seven dollars each before me according to law, this 16th day of October, 1807. Anderson Register. A copy, Teste, Wm. Miller, C. C. Writ
TO RENT
TWO LARGE BRICK STORES, Almost new, under one roof, and covered with Tiles.
SITUATE on the south side of the main street, and nearly opposite the Market House, one is a corner house. These houses are rendered fire proof (externally) by the addition of Iron Shutters in the direction that there is danger (from fire) to be apprehended. Possession may be had on application to
WM. MITCHELL.
Richmond, September 29, 1807
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this office by the gross, dozen or single.
THE VIRGINIA FARMER'S
Almanac, for 1808;
Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond.
By BENJAMIN BATES, of Hanover county.
CONTAINING, besides the Astronomical calculations, Officers of the State Government—Senators & Members of the House of Delegates—Judges of the Superior Courts—Superior and County Court days—An Essay on the cultivation of Trees, &c.—Raising Horses—Raising Turnips and preventing the Fly—Fining at Cider—A variety of interesting Anecdotes—The celebrated New Title to I, or the birth of Paddy O'Rafferty, Junior, &c. &c. &c.
NOTICE. I hereby give notice to all persons not to trade for, or take an assignment of a single bill, executed by me to James Bragg, with George Allen, security, for the sum of thirty five dollars, dated the 8th instant, and payable the first day of June next, as I am determined not to pay the said single bill not being given for a variable consideration. Daniel C. Hutchison. Fluvanna, 28th October, 1807.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me as subscribers on the 30th day of April last, by Peyton Saunders, for the purposes therein mentioned, will be sold, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, on Monday the 7th day of next month, between the hours of 11 and 1 o'clock, for ready money, two valuable TRACTS of LAND, lying and being in Buckingham county, one of them containing two hundred and thirty-eight Acres, this tract is adjoining the lands of Linnæus Bolling, John Dray, John Lipscomb and James Hughes, on Ruffin creek—The other tract containing four hundred acres and adjoining the lands of John Harris, Ramey Garrison, Nancy Allen and Charles Gail—We shall convey our title to said lands, only as trustees.
THOMAS LADD, } Trustees. JOHN TOMPKINS, } 11th Mo. 4th. 1807.
Cavalry Discipline
AND
New Sword Exercise.
JUST published by S. Grantham, and for sale at the Printing office, "A Treatise on the Discipline of the Cavalry: teaching the necessary evolutions on a parade, on a march, and in the face of an enemy; To which is added, The New Sword Exercise for Cavalry: Illustrated with Copper-plate Engravings. The whole examined and approved by an intelligent and sensible officer of the Cavalry during the Revolutionary War." This work has been recommended by a very competent Judge, to be the best on the subject heretofore published in this country. Every Member of the Cavalry should possess a copy. A liberal discount to wholesale purchasers. Printers of newspapers will oblige the publisher by inserting the above, and the favor will be repaid when required. Richmond, 5th Nov. 1807.
A LIST of one Hnd. To be sold remaining in Henderson's Warehouse upwards of two years, inspected in the names of South Town, marked I. T. No. 128. 124-125, and if not claimed will be disposed of according to law. Oglesby & Sharp. 30 Mon. Oct. 31, 1807.
Land for Sale!
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John C. Miller, for the purpose of securing the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned, will be sold upon the first Monday in January, 1808, for cash upon the premises a TRACT OF LAND, mentioned in said deed, lying upon the waters of Lockhart's and Harris' creek, in the county of Prince Edward, and supposed to contain between six and seven hundred acres. We shall make such title as is transferred to us by said Miller, saying, all former encumbrances. The improvements upon this land are such as are usual opening plantations in this part of the country, but better located than usual. CHARLES V. COLESON, } Trustees. JAMES MATTISON, } Prince Edward 15th Oct. 1807.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Circuit Court.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
TUESDAY, October 5.
Evidence of Major James Bruff.
(Continued.)
Col. Burr arrived a little time after this at St. Louis. (Mr. Wirt. At what time? A. I believe in August, 1805) A Judge Easton who appeared to think very highly of col. Burr and boasted of possessing a part of his confidence, informed me that col. Burr had inquired of him, whether there was any officer of experience and enterprize who could be trusted with the command of an expedition to Santa Fe, and gave me a very inquisitive look. I demanded by what authority col. Burr made the enquiry, or in what light I was to view it. He replied that col. Burr at that time held no public office, but that he had powerful friends and would probably be in a very exalted situation before long; that I had been well spoken of to col. Burr, (I suppose by himself) and he advised me to make him my friend. I answered that the enquiry was a suspicious one; for if government chose to employ me in that or any other way, it had a right to command my services—for (I was in service at that time) We dropped the subject. (Mr. Martin. Was Easton at St. Louis? A. Yes. Mr. Martin. Was he in habits of great intimacy with gen. Wilkinson? A. Yes, there appeared to be a good understanding between the three.) But as gen. Wilkinson some time before had wrote me that "every information of the route to Santa Fe would be highly acceptable," and recently sounded my inclination towards energetic governments and his grand scheme to make fortunes, I no longer doubt of their connection. (Mr. Martin. How long was col. Burr at St. Louis, how was he treated by gen. Wilkinson, and how was he sent across the river? A. When he arrived I was not in town, but understood that the General had rode out with him to the Cantonment to view his troops. I saw the Colonel on the evening he returned. The Colonel instructed the situation and laughed at the General's military notions. Mr. Wirt. At Cold Water? A. Yes, at Cold Water and christened afterwards Belle Fontaine. Mr. Wirt. How far from St. Louis? A. Twelve or fourteen miles. Mr. Martin. When col. Burr was there how was he treated? A. The General made a dinner, it was understood for col. Burr. I was invited, as a colonel did not attend; but was said to be sick. When col. Burr was leaving St. Louis I was about to cross the River to my plantation on the opposite side, his baggage was brought to the ferry boat, when I saw the General's barge getting ready with colours and a complete crew in uniform. I afterwards saw the Colonel pass my farm on his journey, in company with Dr. Brown only; Easton was not with him.)
Some time after col. Burr left St. Louis, gen. Wilkinson and Mr. Easton fell out—Easton complained the general persecuted him. And often talked in a dark mysterious manner about a Western empire. Capt. Stoddart also limited to me after his return from Fort Massac, that some great scheme was in agitation between col. Burr and gen. Wilkinson, but did not say what Easton positively stated that there was a connection between gen. Wilkinson and col. Burr. He complained that the General persecuted him, I observed that it was very strange that he should be the common friend of col. Burr and gen. Wilkinson, and yet they should misunderstand one another about him; that I rather suspected the General finding him unpopular with the French, and that he would not answer their purpose, had persuaded col. Burr to shake him off. Easton replied, that col. Burr was in his power and that he dared not treat him in a deceitful manner. I replied that I did not know col. Burr, but that his enemies represented him as an artful intriguer. Some time afterwards Mr. Easton came to me and observed that he believed my conjectures about Burr were true—that he was to be made a sacrifice of; that he should go on to the seat of government and try what he could do for himself. Easton was then a Judge appointed by the President, but not confirmed by the Senate, and he was apprehensive it would not; that gen. Wilkinson was using his influence to prevent the confirmation. But observed, col. Burr was much in his power, for that he had made him proposals which made the hair rise upon his head, astonished and confounded him so that he was struck dumb. (Gen. Wilkinson. Were these his very words? A. Yes.) That col. Burr observing this would have retracted but it was too late. I urged him to explain the nature of the proposals. He said he was under an obligation of secrecy; but no obligation should hold him if he found col. Burr false to him. I observed that he well knew that any obligation which lead him to conceal or commit a crime could not be binding. He observed he was going on to the seat of government and should see col. Burr, and then he should take his measures. I saw Easton after his return, I urged him to explain the business which he had mentioned before; but he pretended that he had forgot that such a conversation had ever passed between us. (Mr. Hay. Was his appointment confirmed? A. No. He lost his appointment and had seen col. Burr) About this time a paper called the Western World made its appearance, one of which was I believe directed to the General weekly.
*** Subscriptions for Lewis and Clark's Tour, received at this Office.
[Mr. Hay. After the return of Easton? A. Yes.] It roundly accused Gen. Wilkinson of the old plan, of being concerned with Miranda and connected with col. Burr. I observed to Easton that I believed I should get the whole story from the Western World without being under any obligations to him; that if he had done his duty he might have served himself and his country and perhaps prevented the effusion of blood. He observed that he had once attempted to make a disclosure to Government, but instead of being countenanced he got a reprimand. I demanded the instance, he said that he had wrote to a Senator in Congress either from Vermont or New-York, that he could prove Gen. Wilkinson to be the projector of Miranda's expedition. The gentleman acknowledged the receipt of his letter, but informed him he had burnt it, and advised him to mind his own business and take care how he meddled with men in power and office. Mr. Martin. Had Gen. Wilkinson any conversation with you with respect to the appointment of a certain John Smith of Louisiana? A. I had a conversation with him about John Smith. I remember going to the General's office when he handed me two letters, one from Major Hunt, the civil and military commandant, and the other from Smith, who complained that the commandant had ordered him off the mineral lands. The General censured the order and asked me if I knew who John Smith was. I replied no, but had been informed he was one of Cox's captains—so Major Hunt insinuatedly observes, replied the General—but that does not lessen him in my esteem. He added that Smith was brother-in-law to Mr. Early a member of Congress, who had brought forward a resolution to reduce the army and dispense with his services as General; that there were many of his stamp in Congress—therefore they must be attended and kept in good humour, or we shall be turned to the right about. Mr. Martin. Did you appear before the Secretary at war in order to make a statement as to the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson which you considered endangered the United States, and what was his reply? Mr. Hay objected to the question as it had no relation to the subject. Mr. Wickham said that General Wilkinson had been interrogated by them and required to say whether his conduct was approved or disapproved by government; that the Government had taken the most active part in this prosecution and it was right and proper that the sentiments of the Government should be known. The Chief Justice said the difference is this. The evidence of Gen. Wilkinson arose from communications officially made direct from the government. This is a different case—The evidence here offered consists of conversations with the officers of the government. Mr. Martin said that the Secretary at War was applied to in his official character; and in his official character he said that General Wilkinson must and would be supported; that he had stood low in the estimation of Government before his energetic measures at N. Orleans, but now he stood very high. Mr. Hay was about to make some observations in opposition to the introduction of such evidence, when Gen. Wilkinson consented that the witness should go on.]
In March 1807, a few days before the rising of Congress, I was in the city of Washington, and waited on the Secretary of war, and the subject which gave rise to this visit and conversation between the Secretary at war, the Attorney General and myself, was an appeal from the sentence of a general Court Martial, whose proceedings I contended had been arbitrary and oppressive, and sentence illegal and unjust. Mr. Wirt. Against whom? A. Myself, and that I was not arrested until after gen. Wilkinson had sounded and found I would not answer his purpose; and I believe for fear I might penetrate his plans and be a spy on his actions, he determined to put me aside. The Secretary at war replied that there had been a time when gen. Wilkinson did not stand well with the executive, but his energetic measures at New-Orleans had regained him his confidence and he would support him. Mr. Wirt. Who? A. I mean the President. (I asked if an enquiry into the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson, his oppressions and illegal acts and his connection with col. Burr might be expected. He answered there might be an enquiry after the present business was over; but at present he must and would be supported. I then observed that if an enquiry might be expected in a reasonable time I would ask a furlough and wait; but if not I should resign immediately. He observed that I must not calculate on a speedy inquiry, but if I was determined not to serve under gen. Wilkinson, my only resort was to resign immediately. Mr. Martin. Who said so, general Dearborn? Yes, General Dearborn. He however recommended me to draw up a short statement of facts for the President respecting my trial and sentence. I replied that if I did I should certainly charge gen. Wilkinson with having been connected with col. Burr, and with having made attempts to bring me over to his grand scheme of making fortunes. He replied if these are your impressions you will be correct in stating them. This was the first conversation I had with the Secretary at war.
I had a second conversation with the Secretary at war, in which I insisted that gen. Wilkinson was acquainted with Burr's plans; that I would produce proof that he had been concerned and did not secede till
he found that col. Burr had commenced the enterprize with a handful of men, that the country was alarmed and the project was a desperate one. I then had a conversation with the Attorney General on the legality of restoring my pay and emoluments, which had been suspended by the sentence of the Court Martial. I informed him that a connection between gen. Wilkinson and col. Burr could certainly be proved. He observed that the General had been low with the President, but at that time stood high and would be supported. He observed however, that there was a great deal of mystery in the allusions of col. Burr's letter to gen. Wilkinson, as well as their making use of a cypher. He advised me not to resign, but to wait events, for the Secretary at war had informed him that I was the only republican field officer in the service, and that public opinion was very fluctuating and whimsical.
After this I had a conversation with the Secretary at War and the Attorney General together. I think that Capt. Clark, the companion of Lewis was also present. The Secretary at War shut the doors. We had some previous conversation, as after the Attorney General came in, the Secretary at War introduced it again, by observing, that he had been informed col. Burr had accompanied general Wilkinson to the western country, spent several days with him at Massac, and then furnished the colonel with a barge and men to descend the Mississippi to New-Orleans; I replied that this was one among many reasons to suspect a good understanding, connection and co-operation between the general and colonel—That I imagined both of them were well informed of the old plan attributed to the general and his associates, to form a separate government West of the Alleghany under the auspices of Spain or England; of his famous memorial, which it is said procured him exclusive privileges from the Spanish government, and the extraordinary visit colonel Connolly from Canada paid him in Kentucky; but that there were recent events which were not without suspicion. Such as his having spent the last winter of col. Burr's Vice-Presidency at Washington; their great intimacy, the interest made to get gen. Wilkinson appointed and confirmed governor of Upper Louisiana, with Burr's brother-in-law, Secretary to the Territory, and many of his friends, to places of trust and influence. General Wilkinson's drawing several hundred troops into a cantonment near the mouth of the Missouri; his connections with col. Burr, gen. Adair, John Brown of Kentucky, John Smith of Ohio, and several others, since implicated or suspected of being concerned with col. B. to procure a charter for cutting a Canal on the Indiana side of Ohio, on which charter a bank was incorporated, and would have produced those funds, the want of which seems first to have made the general to hesitate—alluding to a paragraph in the cyphered letter. I then stated col. Burr's visit to New Orleans in a barge furnished by general Wilkinson; and that after visiting the lower country, he came to St. Louis. I then stated the conversation with judge Easton, as before mentioned, and the intimacy of those three persons, and that when colonel Burr was about leaving St. Louis, the general had a barge got ready with much parade to put him over the Mississippi; that some time after col. Burr's return to the Atlantic States, Miranda's expedition got ready and sailed, which a gentleman promised, if called on to come forward and prove general Wilkinson to be the projector of; (that gentleman is judge Easton) I then observed that it was not easy to suppose, that colonel Burr, who knew Wilkinson's character, his former attempts and desperate fortune, should spend so much time with him at Washington, where the scheme seems to have been first projected; pass through the country where colonel Burr must commence his enterprize, where Wilkinson was well acquainted, and where Burr wanted agents (alluding to the Ohio), and partisans; yet never found him to make proposals, but wait till all was ready, and then make his first overtures by a letter; and before he knew the success of that letter in converting a patriot general into a traitor, should throw himself and his best friends, his choice spirits, into the power of a general he had so much insulted; that the general's measures in Upper Louisiana certainly had a tendency to disgust the people with the change of government, and to prepare them for a revolt; that I did not know the general's attempts upon other officers, but he certainly had tried me; but if on the contrary colonel Burr did communicate his plans to the general either at Washington, at Massac, or at St. Louis, and the general did not immediately inform his government, he has not only grossly imposed on them, and the public at large; but has been guilty of misprision of treason and perjury. The Attorney General, after I had gone through my statement and information, in substance and order nearly as related, asked me what would be the result if all this should be proven?—Why just what the federalists and the enemies of the present administration wish—it would turn the indignation of the people from Burr on Wilkinson; Burr would escape and Wilkinson take his place. I observed that it possibly might be the event, but justice and honor required that the whole truth should be known, let it operate as it might. (Major Bruff's Testimony, to be continued.)
EXPOSE.
Of the situation of the French Empire—1806 & 1807.
Gentlemen deputies from the departments to the legislative body; the year which has elapsed since the close of your session, will not occupy a less important place in history than the glorious and memorable year that preceded it, & France, accustomed in some measure to admiration as much as to gratitude, will have seen that under such a chief as he who directs her high destinies, this double sentiment may be renewed every day.
When, fifteen months ago, you separated in order to return to your homes after having, during the course of your session, fulfilled with as much eagerness as concert, the duties imposed upon you by the confidence of the nation and that of the Sovereign, the emperor appeared to be at length ready to taste the sweetest fruits of his glorious labors; he saw the time at hand, not of his own repose, but of the repose of France. A new continental war had been terminated in three months; the inhabitants of Germany were all become either the friends or allies of France; Prussia was still among this number; Russia appeared to wish for the end of an contest, without either aim or object, by dint of triumphs and moderation, the emperor seemed to have at length acquired the right of enjoying in peace all that he had done for her. He was restored to the country; his people received with transports of hilarity and love, bringing back new laurels and new blessings; numerous deputations came from the extremities of the empire to offer him the tribute of the public homage; the army were preparing to come, in order to enjoy in the heart of their country the lesser ordered by their chief and prepared by the whole nation.
The emperor rejoiced at the sight of a calmer futurity, and his thoughts, fixed upon the internal administration, seemed to have become still more active. He caused a minute account to be given to him of every part of the administration, and sought in each of them what good there still remained to be done. He prepared a plan to secure to the princes of the imperial dynasty such an education as should render them worthy of him who founded it; he established a system of great rewards for great services, the true manner of making high titles serve as a support to the state and a decoration to the throne; a new organization given to the council of state insituted a slow and solemn discussion for the decision of contentious affairs; a series of protecting and rigorous forms afforded to the complainant every facility for the production of his defence and his titles, and created for the depositaries of the public authority a new tribunal, the censure of which is to be exerted against acts and abuses which are out of the reach of the positive laws. A commission placed in the very palace of the emperor, and consisting of those whom he calls to discuss with him, the greatest affairs of the state, opened to the throne a free access to all kinds of complaints or demands, charged to carry to the ears of the sovereign the voice of all his subjects, and especially of his subjects in poverty and misfortune; an affecting institution which announces that he whose indefatigable vigilance takes such good care of the great interests of the state, is not less jealous, in his paternal solicitude, to provide against the least wants and the slightest grievances of all those over whom his Empire extends.
But the treaty of Presburg, which had restored peace to the continent, had not restored it to the sea; and England, constant in seeking her own safety in the misfortune of Europe, strove to make Russia continue the war, and to bring Prussia to determine upon hostile steps. These plots were defeated; the treaty of Vienna and the continent was no longer to be troubled; Russia herself had felt the want of it, and her joint try, invested with her full powers, had just arrived at Paris.
England, carried away by the force of these circumstances, showed herself disposed to make peace, or rather, as her public discussions have since revealed, a truce, which would hardly have suspended for a moment, the effects of the hatred and jealousy with which she is animated against us. At the same time that she opened negotiations, she prepared new intrigues, fully resolved to break them off, if she could contrive to rekindle the flame of continental war; she saw her guilty hopes triumphant; the peace made with Russia was not ratified.
Prussia was agitated anew; a madness without either motive or aim excited by the enemies of her repose, at the better of the combinations of the cabinet; hostile cries were heard, and war was declared against the opinion of the ministers, and perhaps against the will of the king himself. A fatal example of the weakness of princes! Still more fatal influence of a ministry who keeps intrigues and idlers in pay; who sow terror and calumny; who excite all the passions the whirlwind of which may be of any use to them, and who, in the most of all these plots, coolly calculate the advantages which may result, for their interests from the dangers, nay, the very ruin of those whom they call their friends!
The emperor set off. The English plenipotentiary, who several times, had announced his departure, did not delay to effect it; and the incendiary rocks, let off by his fellow-countrymen, were occurring a few houses in Boulogne, when that minister made his entrance into the town with a French escort, which watched over his safety, and paid this last homage to the char-

acter with which he had been so uselessly invested.
France was, during upwards of 10 months, afflicted by the absence of the prince to whom all her affections, as well as all her destinies, are attached; but the emperor remained present to her in mind, & his genius watched over her; his thoughts, from the borders of the Spree and of the Vistula, of the Praga and of the Niemen, never ceased to embrace all the internal wants of the empire; his thoughts animated every thing, maintained every where order and regularity, which are his work, and we only perceived his absence by the noise of his exploits, and by the regrets which he left in the hearts of all. Whilst he visited the soldier's tent, raised on the snows of Lithuania, his look watched in France over the poor man's cottage, over the manufacturer's workshop. During this long interval, government was not affected with any troubles, it had not even the slightest disturbance to dread; France, at the period of a war, undertaken for the purpose of overthrowing her, preserved at home the most profound calm; her territory was not violated for a single instant, the din of arms never reached her. Under the safeguard of victory, she saw passing far from her frontier the storm which envy and hatred had directed against her: she saw this storm burst even on the countries where it had been gathering.
(To be continued.)
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, Nov 2, 1807.
Four other members appeared and took their seats.
Mr. Thomas said, he had the honor to be appointed a member of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. He believed it would be allowed by the members who knew him, that he had never failed to perform any duty assigned to him by the House, nor should he ask to be excused from serving on this committee, were it not for this circumstance. At the time the committee was appointed, the immediate representative of the city of New-York was not present: that gentleman, said he, is now in his place, who, besides being the representative of that important commercial city, is much better acquainted with questions of commerce than myself. He hoped the House would therefore grant his request. Granted, and on motion, Mr. Munford was appointed in his place.
Mr. Van Rensselaer presented the petition of Joseph Knox, a soldier in the revolutionary war, praying compensation for his services; which was referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Gardner presented the petition of Nathan Babbitt, of New-Hampshire, stating that he served some time as a physician in the military hospital at Providence, for which he had never received compensation, praying relief. Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Quincy moved that the petition of Paul Revere and J. M. Revere, of Boston, (presented at a former session) be now referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. The petitioners are manufacturers of copper, and pray that a duty may be laid on imported copper in sheets, in order to encourage the works established by them with great labor and expense. Agreed.
Mr. Quincy also moved that the petition of Thomas Leach, Levi Tower, and Ab. Tower, owners of the schooner Phoenix, (presented at the last session) praying to be allowed a bounty on a quantity of salt saved from the said vessel, which the collector had refused to allow, from some irregularity in the application, be referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Agreed.
Mr. Fisk moved that the petition of William Kincaid, presented at a former session, praying for compensation as a soldier in the revolutionary war, be referred to the committee of Claims. Agreed.
Mr. Dawson moved that the petition of Robert Peters and others, respecting the title of certain lots in the city of Washington, presented last session, and referred to a select committee, who brought in a bill which was not acted upon, be now referred to a select committee, with power to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dana suggested the propriety of omitting the latter part of the reference, authorising the committee to report by bill. Agreed to the alteration and the reference was agreed to.
Mr. Thomas moved that the letter from the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the state of New-York, inclosing certain resolutions of the legislature of that state, relative to the protection of the port and harbor of the city of New-York, be referred to the committee on that part of the President's message, which relates to the aggressions committed by foreign armed vessels. Agreed to.
Mr. Van Cortlandt moved that the petition of Peter C. L'Enfant, presented at a former session, praying for compensation for services rendered the U. S. be referred to the committee of Claims.
Tuesday, Nov 3.
Mr. Poindexter said, that a memorial from the Legislature of the Mississippi Territory, was presented on the 27th of January last, praying for a revision and amendment of the land laws, and for an extension of the right of suffrage. He wished to refer these subjects to distinct committees, and for this purpose moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That so much of the memorial of the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory, presented to this House on the 27th day of January, 1807, as relates to the several acts of Congress "regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the lands of the U. States south of the state of Tennessee," praying that the same may be revised and amended, be referred to the committee on the Public Lands, and that the said committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Pitkin doubted the propriety of the proposed reference, empowering the committee to report by bill. He wished the subject of this memorial to take the usual course.
Mr. Poindexter said he would explain the reasons why he proposed this specific resolution. Had the gentleman heard the memorial read, he would have observed that it embraced a variety of subjects, a part of which would be properly referred to the Committee on Public Lands; but another part should propose to refer to a select committee: for, if the whole memorial were referred to the committee on Public Lands, it would be found that they could not act upon certain parts of it. That the whole might be in a state of progress, he thought it necessary to divide the subject. Should this resolution be agreed to, he should propose another, in relation to the right of suffrage.
The reading of the memorial was called for, which was read accordingly.
Mr. Pitkin said, that from the information given by the gentleman from the Mississippi Territory, he was willing the business should take the course which he had proposed.
The reference was agreed to.
Mr. Poindexter then moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That so much of the memorial of the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory, as relates to the extension of the right of suffrage in said territory, be referred to a select committee, and that the said committee have leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise. Agreed to, and that the committee should consist of five members.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication from Gen. William Eaton, inclosing the translation of a memorial from Hamee Caramelli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli, stating, that, from attaching himself to the service and interests of the U. States he had suffered great injury. That he had relied on the promises of the officers of the U. States for remuneration, the non-performance of which had reduced him to the greatest difficulties. Referred to a select committee of seven members.
The Speaker laid before the House the memorial of Duncan McFarland of North-Carolina, accompanied by several documents, complaining of the undue election of John C'Pepper, and praying that his seat may be vacated in his favor. Referred to the committee of Elections.
Mr. Cook, said, that, in the year 1799, a port of entry was established for the port of Thomaston, in the district of Waldoborough, which had been found altogether unnecessary, and the money paid to the surveyor, was so much lost to the United States: he should therefore move the following resolution, to effect the purpose he had in view:
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of abolishing the office of surveyor of the port of Thomaston, in the district of Waldoborough, and that they report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bill which was before the House last session, on the subject of the Post Office and Post Roads, and which was indefinitely postponed, with the petitions which had been presented on that subject, should be referred to the committee appointed to consider this subject at the present session.
Mr. Dana doubted the propriety of referring a bill of last session to any committee of this House.
Mr. Thomas said that the Post Office committee was empowered to report by bill or otherwise; that the bill proposed to be referred to them, was the report of a former committee, and a part of the unfinished business of last session. The propriety of establishing different roads had been considered; and it would probably save the present committee much trouble, to have that report before them.
Mr. Dana wished, if the gentleman had any precedent in view, that he would produce it. For his part, he believed the proposition perfectly a novel one.
Mr. W. Alston said, it would be improper to refer a bill of last session. What, he enquired, would the committee do with a bill thus referred? They must dispose of it in some way. When a former report is referred to a committee, it may be made a part of the report of such committee; but they cannot make a bill of the last session a part of their report. The committee would doubtless cast their eye over the bill in question, without making any direct reference of it, and would make such use of it as they might think proper.
Mr. Newton proposed a division of the question. There could be no doubt of the propriety of referring the petitions presented at the last session.
Mr. Thomas had no objection to modifying his motion, and to omit the reference of the bill.
Mr. Ely could see no reason why all the applications made the last session for alterations in the post roads should be referred to the committee of the present session. Many of those applications might not now find any gentlemen to support them. He thought the better way would be for members to bring forward such alterations as they may wish, without reference to what had taken place at last session.
Mr. Thomas withdrew his motion, and proposed a resolution instructing the post office committee to enquire into the expediency of establishing a new road in a certain part of his district.
Messrs. Lewis, Swart, Storer, Rhea, (T.) offered similar resolutions, which were agreed to.
Mr. Porter moved that the petition of Mary F. Hibbs, of Pennsylvania, presented at a former session, be referred to the committee of Claims.
A motion has been introduced into the Senate of the U. States, for the appointment of a committee to take into consideration the expediency of authorising the state of Tennessee to reduce the price of certain lands, which were ordered to be sold by the U. States, by the act authorising the state of Tennessee to issue grants and perfect titles to certain
lands therein described, &c. to such price as the Legislature of said state may, in their judgment, deem expedient, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
IN SENATE, October 23. Mr. Mircuill submitted the following motion, for consideration.
Resolved, That the part of the President's message, which relates to the defence of our seaport towns and harbors, and the further provisions to be made for their security, be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
October 30. Mr. Wirt submitted the following motion for consideration.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extinguishing the claims of the United States, to certain balances reported to be due from several of the states, to the United States, by the commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of the individual states with the United States, and that the said committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
November 2. On motion by Mr. Milledge,
Resolved, That the members of the Senate from a sincere desire of showing every mark of respect due to the memory of the honorable Abraham Baldwin, deceased, late a member thereof, will go into mourning for him one month, by the usual mode of wearing a crape round the left arm.
On motion by Mr. Millhouse, a similar resolution was passed in relation to Mr. Tracy.
The following motion, made by Mr. Adams, was agreed to and referred to Messrs. Adams, Smith of Maryland, Milledge, Mitchell and Anderson.
"That so much of the President's message, as relates to the recent outrages committed by British armed vessels, within the jurisdiction, and in the waters of the United States, and to the legislative provisions which may be expedient as resulting from them, be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise."
The following motion, also made by Mr. Adams, was agreed to, and referred to Messrs. Smith of Maryland, Bradley, and Sumner.
"That so much of the said message, as relates to the formation of the seamen of the United States into a special militia, for the purpose of occasional defence of the harbors against sudden attacks, be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise."
BALTIMORE, Nov. 3.
THE EMPIRE OF THE LAWS!
We have received several spirited and well written essays, containing such strictures on certain proceedings of last evening as we consider UNSAFE to publish. To give confidence to the peaceable citizens, we gladly publish the following SALUTARY note, from the
CIVIL AUTHORITY.
An invitation "to the Young Men of Baltimore" to tar & feather Luther Martin, esq. and others, appeared this morning in a daily paper of this city; and an infamous hand-bill was circulated giving notice that the chief justice of the U. S. & others would be burnt in effigy. We are authorised to say (and beg the "young men" will take warning) that Efficient Measures have been taken to quell riot and preserve the peace of the city.—Fed. Gaz.
November 4.
We had thought that Luther Martin intended to confine his vindication of Burr to a court of Justice. He has, however, turned Advocate for him in the newspapers; and evinces that his malignity of heart and dislike of the present administration far exceed his zeal for Burr. If Martin had one grain of discretion, he would see the propriety of being silent at this moment on the score of his "honorable friend's" persecution, as he terms it. He may sharpen public indignation by his imprudence till it cuts himself or some of his imperial cronies in more than one place.—American.
If the civil authority has taken precautions to prevent riots, as the Gazette says, we would just hint the good effects that would be produced by putting Luther Martin in a strait waistcoat. The less that man says the better for the public peace.—ib.
Burr's presence in town and that of his conductors has excited great indignation. But few persons could be found to entertain them; of whom Luther Martin was one. At the very moment that the Federal Gazette was publishing Burr's vindication signed by Martin, his house was filled with members of the baffled band.—ib
FROM THE WHIG.
REWARD OF MERIT.
Traitors where they ought to be—on the gallows.
"The fox ran long—but, was caught at last" A certain Chief Justice insulted the nation, and disgraced the bench; but at length was branded with irremovable infamy.
Until the events of yesterday removed my scepticism, I had disbelieved the adage, "Vox populi est vox dei." I now bow with full faith to its authority. So overwhelming was the popular voice yesterday evening against treason and the accomplices of traitors, that not a sabre was drawn, or dare be drawn, to resist the contempt displayed by a republican populace, for such characters. Even our peace-loving MAYOR (it is said) suffered himself to float with the current, which he in vain endeavored to stem.
In consequence of a notification contained in a handbill, which was circulated in the forenoon of yesterday animus concourse of citizens assembled at Fells-Point, about 4 o'clock, where Effigies of four "choice spirits" were prepared with consummate taste, and the person of each distinguished by an appropriate motto. We shall take them singly.
The first worthy was thus labelled: "If this trial should terminate as the government wish—but this is not relevant to the case—I wish to hear an argument
—I am willing to hear counsel on that point."
Second, "I'll assassinate the President, and drive congress into the Potowmac."
Third, "Alas! are chemistry and bag pipes come to this!—I can't distinguish a man from a horse."
Fourth, "My innocent persecuted friend—We take no extract, but from—molasses. My friends, the victims of governmental vengeance."
The TRAITORS thus designated: thus "Bedeckt with titles, and hung round with strings,"
were conveyed decently, amidst the safe conduct of a respectable assemblage of citizens—(venerated traitors, yet pitied human frailty)—to their last sad end. In justice to the culprits, however, we must observe, that they behaved with silence, solemnity & a demure demeanor, which (let us hope) bespeak a genu repentance for the heinous crime they had committed. Luther Brandy-Bottle, was so affected with the "prospect before him," that he absolutely collapsed, and fainted two or three times on the journey to the gallows; but was each time revived by and well-timed, well-applied brandy. On the whole, altho' they were rudely, (indeed I thought, savagely) insulted by the black hangman, they returned not an ill-word, nor an angry look. Eternity was before them; and they were silent, awful and reverential.
The hanging, (a serious business, God knows!) was executed like an Irish funeral, at night by flambeau; and right happy are we in recording, emphatically, that not a single instance of disorder happened from beginning to end; although the procession of citizens traversed, and traversed again, the principal streets in Baltimore. There were some very "vinegar aspects" and surly faces, to be sure, at some doors and windows. But it is human nature to sigh and weep for the fall of friends.
We are told of an extraordinary phenomenon which the execution of lawyer Brandy-Bottle presented. He was scarcely hoisted to the "fatal tree," when his whole body, (which had been long so combustible that it was only kept from burning to embers, by frequent moistening,) absolutely blew up with a spontaneous combustion!!! Oh! what is man—or what is human life! He had been about to address the crowd and pronounce his "dying speech," when he was hurried off to that "bourne" which bounds all return!
Chief Justice M**** and the Quid Emperors, when asked, at the foot of the gallows, (by the PRIEST) whether they were guilty of treason, (like Wood, the coiner,) "they did not deny it."
As for B u d d e r h a s e t—his fiddle "mock'd all tune"—he was "forever silent and forever sad." He uttered not a word at his death—although he was very garrulous in his life time. His taciturnity was very properly ascribed to the effect of the awful scene upon a man of weak nerves.
A spectator has promised to furnish us with the two dying speeches of the two "master-spirits;" taken in short hand, at the foot of the gallows. "Til we get them, we must forbear to give much more of proceedings of that eventful day. Eventful, let us call it—which emblazoned in flames, the hatred of treason, which the people of Baltimore expressed on that memorable occasion. Let us hope that the sacred fire of patriotism lighted on that day, will expand in blazing magnitude and warm the whole Union.
Our's is not the drunken triumph of a mobbish rabble. It is the heart-consoling felicitation of freemen, who thus brand with indelible infamy, traitors to their country, and the betrayers of the laws, the perverters of reason. To this end, was the whole ceremony directed—to obtain enquiry by the constituted authorities of the government into JUDICIAL DISFACTION; and procure the NECESSARY purification of that Augean stable. That such a glorious end may be the result of the unanimous prayer of every honest citizen of these states.
We have not time now to notice the calumnies and unfounded fears which circulated so freely yesterday—among the friends of Burr. The snake is now "scotch'd"—"and even scorched, that it can do no wrong."
In truth we ought to ask pardon of our readers for this lame sketch of a great triumph. We felt all the difficulty of Sir Callaghan O'Brallaghan, when he was asked to describe a battle. He very properly observed, that so much was doing every where, that there was no telling what was done any where. The subject, we confess, puzzles us by its extent and importance. We shall touch it again.
"VIVAT REPUBLICA."
From the Federal Gazette.
Mr. Hews.
Through the channel of your paper permit me to express to the mayor and to the other civil authorities, as also to the military, particularly capt. William Barney and the first Baltimore Hussars, and capt. Samuel Hollingsworth, and the first Baltimore Troop of Horse, my approbation, for their exertions last evening to preserve the persons and property of myself and others from lawless violence. But to those worthy friends of mine, who filled my drawing room, armed with every necessary weapon to repel such violence, if attempted, no language can sufficiently express my gratitude. And while I live, they may command my every service. The endearing proof they have given me of their friendship and zeal is as to myself, infinitely more than a compensation for any indignity meant to be shown to me by the deceived, deluded individuals, who planned and executed the outrage: But to those of my fellow citizens who are really anxious for the prosperity of this city, I would make a request, that they will seriously consider the consequences of such conduct; and how deeply such conduct wounds its best interest. What person would wish to transfer his person, or his capital to a place where life, liberty and property are to be held at the will of an infuriated Mob! The cities of Philadelphia and New-York, who view with jealousy your rival greatness, will rejoice at your folly; and to the citizens of Annapolis, no act could have been more grateful.—How often have they said,
that if the seat of government should be removed to Baltimore, the legislature and the courts of justice would be overawed or insulted by the Mob of the City!
To the misguided promoters of the late proceedings, I would also give one admonition—if they are in reality, in what they profess to be, the friends of republican institutions, they are taking the most effectual method to bring such institutions into contempt and desecration.
I have only to add, that as no actual injury was done to persons or property, I rejoice that not a drop of blood has been shed. It would have rendered me unhappy indeed, had a single individual lost his life, while he confined himself to the amusement of attending my effigy to the funeral pile.
LUTHER MARTIN.
FROM THE WHIG.
"SHOOT FOLLY AS IT FLIES"—said the poet. Would it not be full as well to give falsehood and scandal a shot? They are ten times more dangerous than FOLLY, which is a very poor wit of a simpleton.
We had harboured thoughts (vain thoughts!) that the Federal Gazette of this city, paid more regard to truth than other papers of the same party. The publications, however, of Monday and Tuesday have swept away the mistake. In yesterday's Gazette, in particular, it is difficult to say whether hypocrisy or falsehood had the ascendant. We are told, that an intimation to tar and feather Luther, appeared in a morning paper. This is false. Luther Martin is too infamous, & consequently, too insignificant to draw attention. When any man's vicious habits become so confirmed, as to admit of no cure, he may be safely left to demolish himself.
The Gazette talks of soothing the fears of "peaceable citizens." Was it to soothe those innocents, that it insulted the whole nation by Luther's MANIFESTO on Monday?—Shame on such hypocrisy!
Will the editor of the Gazette define what he means, by an "infamous hard ill?" Does he think it infamous to express a detestation of traitors, and corrupt judges?—Do tell us what infamy consists in?
Another "audacious" falsehood appeared in the Federal Gazette of last evening—audacious, I call it—because the writer knew it to be an untruth. He says, "the people of Baltimore took no part in the riot." True, the riot, as he calls it, was planned and carried into execution chiefly by the citizens of Baltimore;—thousands of whom gloried in expressing their detestation of traitors. That a man should assert such a falsehood so easy of refutation, is astonishing. But the thing explains itself. The writer says his explanation was intended for DISTANT READERS. Infamy! Falsehood! thy name is Federalism.
NORFOLK, Nov. 4.
Orders were received on Monday from the Department of War, to discharge captain Nestle's company of Artillery; and these were the only companies of militia in actual service, their discharge has a pacific appearance.
HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY, and CUTLERY STORE.
BREAM & FOLLET, At the sign of the Anvil, Main street, Richmond; have received, by the latest arrivals from London and Liverpool, a very large and General Assortment of
Hardware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c.
Which will be sold low for Cash, or on a short credit—Among which are—
CARPENTER'S, joiner's, cooper's, shoemaker's & other mechanical Tools; sheet iron, sheet copper and copper bottoms, tin plates, iron, brass and copper wire; building materials, nails, tacks, brads, locks & hinges, horse bell, bell wire, can, hinge mountings, surveyor's compasses, chains & cases of mathematical instruments, gunlocks, gun and pistol flints, bear, wolf, fox, rat and mouse traps, shot, bar and sheet lead, pots and kettles, bake pans, tea kettles, chafing dishes, block in coffee pots, Britannia metal tea pots, table and tea spoons, knives and forks, pewter dishes, plates and basins, dish covers, plate warmers, plate baskets, tea kettles with lamps and cocks, candlesticks and snuffers, fire irons, and irons, coal hods, cinder mittens, fenders, trivets or footmen, smoothing irons, gridirons, warmers, patent lamps, house lanterns, small hand lanterns, cloak pins, curtain holders, brass nails, fish hooks, jews harps, brass cocks, knitting needles, Bartlett's old patent needles, ivory and horn combs, button moulds, japan'd ware, scissors, pen and jack knives, razors and razor strops, shaving boxes and brushes, curling irons, curriers' knives and steels, spectra, clees & cases, coffee mills, corn mills, scale beams & weights, iron scales, steel yards, cork screws hair and wire reive, vertical jacks and screens, mill, cross-cut and pit saws, jack planes, Ger. man steel, weeding & garden hoes, garden rakes, scythes and sickles, straw knives, grind stones, marbles; with a great variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate.
—ALSO—
40 Kgs PF gun powder, double baltimore canister powder, liver and paint oil, bolting cloths, glass 15 paper 4th proof cognac brandy, window glass, paints, putty, glaziers' diamonds, best seine twine, wrapping twine, patent Windsor shaving soap, Spanish razors, prime pork New-York inspection, old flint corn, a few pieces low priced blue cloths and yellow and white flannels, and a few pipes best New-York & Anchor Gin. Richmond, November, 1807. 4w
TAKE this opportunity of informing my friends and the public, that I shall continue to keep a BOARDING HOUSE during the next Assembly. Every accommodation for gentlemen and their horses will be furnished as usual, and as low as possible. John P. Shields. November 9th, 1807. w3t
Sales at Auction.
Will positively be SOLD, at the Vendue Office of the subscribers, on Monday the 16th instant,
An Mlegan CHARIOT,
With Harness complete. Terms of sale, six months credit, for an approved endorsed negotiable note at the Bank of Virginia. Frossey & Moncure, Auc'rs. Nov 10, 1807. 2

THE circumstances, which have taken place in the Indiana Territory, relative to the noted Davis Floyd, the active coadjutor of Aaron Burr, are truly lamentable and disgusting to the friends of their country.
The court who passed this sentence cannot plead in their defence that they differed in opinion from the jury, and thought Mr. Floyd innocent, notwithstanding their verdict.
It is highly probable, if he should organize his forces a second time, he would play his cards better than before.
We wish therefore solemnly to warn our fellow-citizens to be upon their guard against the Burrites, and "to watch, for in that hour which they know not" evil may come upon them.
THAT the Judges in the Indiana territory who sentenced Davis Floyd, may not lose any of the celebrity to which they are entitled, we inform our readers that the name of one was Thomas T. Davis, elder brother of Congress, and of the other Walter Taylor.
If Aaron Burr had been convicted of a misdemeanor before Judge Marshall, we should like to know whether his fine would have been more than TEN DOLLARS, and his imprisonment more than THREE HOURS.
EXHIBITS No. III. is received and shall appear in our next.
FOR THE ARGUS. A view of the operations of the Penitentiary of Virginia, since the adjournment of the Legislature, on the 22d of January, 1807.
EVERY friend to humanity must rejoice at the important change, which, in the course of a few months, has been wrought in the Penitentiary System adopted in Virginia.
The following report of one of the acting Visitors with the accompanying statement of the accounts between the Commonwealth and the Penitentiary, transmitted to the Executive by the Board of Visitors, may be regarded as official documents, and fully confirm the positions above advanced.
In taking a view of the labor which has been performed since the 1st of the 4th month last, to the 1st of the present month (being 5 months,) I find it amounts to twenty-five thousand five hundred and twenty-nine dollars, sixty-three and a half cents, and the amount of the expenditures for the same period, (exclusive of some few items, which cannot now be ascertained, but which it is supposed will not amount to more than between two and three hundred dollars) amounts to nineteen thousand five hundred and ninety-one dollars, seven and one-third cents, leaving a net profit of about five thousand seven hundred dollars for five months.
I trust and hope when the Legislature finds the institution netting a handsome profit, instead of bringing the state largely in debt, as it has heretofore done, that it will completely do away the prejudices many of them have entertained against this laudable humane and honorable institution.
N. B. In the foregoing statement the agents commissions are not taken out, which will probably amount to about five hundred dollars.
GENERAL STATEMENT, showing the cost of articles bought by the agents, for manufacture in the Penitentiary, of tools and machinery for carrying on the factory, cost of rations, &c. Also, the amount of manufactured articles delivered the agent, and work done for the commonwealth, between the 1st April, and 1st September, 1807, as well as the stock on hand, and the amount charged the United States, for subsistence of their prisoners during the aforesaid time, viz:
Penitentiary acc'ts. with the Commonwealth. DR. D. C. 1807. Ap'l. 1. To stock on hand this day, 2321 75. 6. To amount of agent's invoice at this date, 138 85. May 14. do do do 349 18 1-2. 25. do do do 1073 57 2-3. 27. do do do 370 3. 30. do do do 528 11. do do do 481 75. do do do 839 62. June 8. do do do 1496 97 1-3. 26. do do do 1042 64. July 3. do do do 996 2 1-2. 10. do do do 863 26 1-3. 25. do do do 1546 78. Aug. 1. do do do 479 9 1-2. 25. do do do 1590 49 1-2. 28. do do do 976 94 1-2. 30. do do do 2924 20. Sept. 1. To 18477 rations at 9 cents each, diet, spirits, &c. furnished by Askin Douglass, for the use of the sick prisoners, from 1st April, to 30th June, 1807, both inclusive. To this amount charged by J. M. B. for repairing the roof of the penitentiary, in June and July last. Sept. 1. To 1645 bushels coal as per agent's invoice, at 13 cents, Cartage of the above coal, Sept. 1. Balance in favor of the penitentiary, 1662 93. 50. 30. 213 85. 35 92. 19792 58 2-3. 6053 84 1-3. 25776 43. CR. D. C. 1807. Ap'l. 6. By amount of invoice of articles delivered agent this date, as per his receipt, 156 44. 23. do do do 287 50. 28. do do do 402 19 1-2. May 4. do do do 899 93 1-2. 12. do do do 344 47. 18. do do do 536 35. 25. do do do 399 99. June 1. do do do 485 17 1-2. 8. do do do 532 84 1-2. 15. do do do 481 76 1-2. 22. do do do 730 98. 29. do do do 674 76 1-2. July 1. do do do 64 57 1-2. 6. do do do 476 89. 13. do do do 327 54 1-2. 27. do do do 470 83. Aug. 5. do do do 249 69 1-2. 21. do do do 674 45 1-2. 29. do do do 432 55. 31. do do do 287 99 1-2. Sept. 1. By support and safe-keeping of the U. S. States' prisoners to this date, 158 70. By 68 cart-ridge boxes for the use of the Richmond guard, delivered June 8th, 1807, at 78 3/4. Putting buckles, straps, & arm braces on 658 knapsacks at 20 cents each. 36 do do do at 12 cents, By 917 holsters manufactured to this day, Sept. 1, 1807, at 22 3/4. 10. 2 belts at 38 3/4. 4934 cart-ridge boxes at 78 3/4. 197 scabbards at 38 3/4. 628 pair straps at 10 cents. By stock on hand this day, Sept. 1, 1807, Sept. 1. By balance as per contra, From which is to be deducted the agent's commissions on the articles sold by him, Total amount manufactured for the comth. Drawn from treasury, 10405 92 1-2. 6364. 25776 43. 6053 84 1-3. 83. 131 60. 4 32. 10405 92 1-2. 10626 84 1-2. 9634 48. 992 36 1-2.
Various causes may be assigned for this essential difference. The act of Assembly of Virginia introducing the Penitentiary System, which passed in the year 1796, was almost a literal transcript of an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania passed in the year 1790. Unfortunately, however, the provisions of a law of that state of 1794 which had made some important alterations in the act of 1790, were either overlooked by the Legislature of Virginia, or deemed improper to be incorporated in our code.
The most prominent defects of the former system were these:
1. Altho' the Keeper of the Penitentiary was, and still is, appointed by the Executive, and removable at their pleasure, yet a board of inspectors intervened which shielded him from all responsibility. While the inspectors possessed the power
of directing his operations, and he acted in conformity with their instructions, the Executive could not, with propriety, annul-ment on his conduct, however objectionable it might appear to be. On the other hand, the inspectors were authorised to prescribe a rule of conduct to the Keeper, but had no power to enforce their mandates. 2. No adequate punishment could be inflicted on any of the convicts without the intervention of two of the inspectors, and the Mayor of the city of Richmond. The delays inseparable from this mode of proceeding almost amounted to an exemption from punishment. 3. The duties of the Keeper were too complicated. Instead of being confined to the more business of superintending the convicts, he was the agent and contractor for the commonwealth. He purchased all the raw materials necessary for the internal operations of the institution, sold all the articles manufactured by the convicts, and provided their diet and clothing. Under a system in which there were so many radical defects (and many other of less note might be mentioned,) it was in vain to expect success. From the commencement of its operation to the first of April last the institution was every year producing a greater loss to the commonwealth. Still the Legislature, impressed with a belief that the principle was correct, and that the system never had had a fair experiment, determined not to abandon it till another effort should be made. They accordingly passed a law, at the last session, abolishing the board of inspectors, and placing the institution under the entire control of the Executive; the members of which being on the spot, might daily see its progress and avail themselves not only of their own observations, but the assistance of others on whose judgments they could rely. They were also empowered to establish rules for the internal government of the Penitentiary, for the punishment of the convicts by solitary confinement or stripes, not exceeding thirty-nine, to contract for their diet and clothing, to provide for the purchase of raw materials and the sale of manufactured articles, and generally to perform all those acts which heretofore required the intervention of others. The Executive possessing such extensive powers, and feeling the weight of their responsibility, lost not a moment in attempting to realize the wishes of the Legislature. Immediately after the adjournment of the Legislature, the Executive met, and entered into an advice of council requesting the Governor of this state to correspond with the Governors of Pennsylvania and New-York, in which the Penitentiary System had been adopted, to obtain copies of the rules and regulations, for the government of their public Jails and Penitentiary houses, and to know whether a suitable character could be procured to take charge of a similar institution. The board of inspectors having been abolished, it became necessary to adopt provisionally, the rules and regulations formed by them, till the Executive should have time to mature a more complete system; and to provide that those acts which before required the sanction of any of the inspectors, should be performed by the Keeper. An agent was also appointed for the Penitentiary, whose duty it is to purchase all the raw materials necessary for the operations of the institution, and to sell, at some convenient place in the city of Richmond, the several articles manufactured for sale by the convicts. The details of this establishment are so arranged, that the accounts of the agent and keeper mutually check each other, and enable us not only to ascertain quarterly the progress of the institution, but to determine with accuracy, at the end of the year, whether the commonwealth has gained or lost by its operations. At the same time, it was determined to appoint twelve visitors annually, who are to hold quarterly meetings, and to select two of their own body as acting visitors for each month. The object of their appointment is to aid the Executive by such suggestions, for the improvement of the system as they might deem proper to make. For this purpose, they are requested to visit the Penitentiary at such periods as they may think necessary, to examine into the conduct of the keeper and his deputies, and to lay their communications before the Executive. The utility of this establishment has far exceeded the most sanguine expectations of those who first projected it. Gentlemen of the first character for integrity and information, have engaged in this laudable undertaking, and have pursued it with a zeal and ability, which would do honor to the heads and the hearts of any men upon earth. Their reports to the Executive, (which will, doubtless, be laid before the General Assembly,) manifest the ardor with which they have persevered in this humane and honorable work; and experience has evinced the propriety of all their recommendations. Before any information could be received by the Executive, either from the Governor of Pennsylvania or New-York, Mr. Minns, the former keeper, announced his resignation; but requested permission to retain his office till the last of March. There was then barely time to procure a successor should the appointment devolve upon a person from either of those states. After obtaining the best information with respect to the qualifications of the person who was to take such an important charge, the Executive conferred the appointment of Keeper of the Penitentiary on Mr. Abraham Douglass, of Philadelphia, who had for many years been chief Clerk at the Penitentiary of Pennsylvania, and was strongly recommended by a very intelligent and highly respectable character in that state, supported by an unanimous vote of their board of inspectors. Mr. Douglass arrived here just in time to enter upon the duties of his office, on the first of April last. As soon as materials could be collected, a new set of rules and regulations for the internal government of the Penitentiary was formed by the Executive. These combine whatever was deemed useful in our former rules with selections from the laws of Pennsylvania and New-York, and from the rules and regulations adopted for the government of similar institutions in those states; but such alterations were introduced as, in the opinion of the Execu-
tive, would render the whole conformable to those principles which they thought correct. In the diet of the convicts, the ration allowed in the Penitentiary of Pennsylvania has been adopted as far as the state of our markets would permit. These rations are furnished daily by a contractor at nine cents each. The difference between this sum and thirteen cents formerly paid to the Keeper, produces a saving to the commonwealth, in the rations of one hundred and twenty prisoners, of seventeen hundred and fifty-two dollars per annum. Altho' the increased labor of the convicts, made it indispensably necessary to draw from the treasury considerable sums of money, in order to purchase materials for the different branches of manufacture, yet the work done by the prisoners for the commonwealth, amounted, during the above period of five months, to nine hundred and ninety-two dollars, thirty-six and a half cents, more than the money drawn from the treasury for the use of the Penitentiary. This sum of money, under the former system of obtaining public supplies of similar articles must have been taken from the treasury. By a strict adherence to cleanliness, to a due proportion of vegetable diet, and to active employments, the scurvy, that pest of jails and inseparable companion of indolence and filth, has been entirely eradicated. Notwithstanding so many of the prisoners were affected with this disease last autumn, it has scarcely made its appearance this; and then only in one or two patients who were immediately relieved. The consequence is, that while their health, and even the lives of the convicts have been preserved a much greater quantity of labor has been obtained from them. A variety of other improvements of less importance, have been made in the organization of the system which can only be duly appreciated by a comparison of the new rules and regulations with the old, and by personal observation. But the saving of money to the commonwealth, is not the only circumstance to be regarded. There is a visible change in the conduct of the prisoners; and it may well be hoped, that in many of them, a total reformation will be wrought. In contemplating the present state of the Penitentiary of Virginia, there is something on which the mind may fix with delight. The economist no longer sees his treasures wasted on an object less dear to him than money itself; and the philanthropist views with raptures, the progress of an institution to perfection, which, while it preserves the lives of his fellow-men, will render them useful to society. HOWARD.
Will be Sold, To the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 16th of December next, (if fair, if not, the next fair day,) all the Household & Kitchen Furniture, STOCK of all kinds, the Crop of CORN, FODDER, &c. belonging to the estate of Peter Baker, dec'd, among which are some very valuable high blooded Cots, an excellent large House Clock, and a Ten Piece Stove. The sale will take place at Dover, (the late residence of the dec'd.) Terms of sale will be, nine months credit on all sums above ten dollars, the purchaser to give bond and security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid—for all sums under ten dollars cash will be required. CHRISTENIA BAER, Ex'x. Dover Goochland, Nov 10 1807. ts
Night School. At the sixth door below the Old City Tavern will be taught by the subscriber, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, the perfect use of the Globe, the French language, Surveying, Navigation, or any of the branches of Natural Philosophy. L. the Greek, &c. The first three of the above at five dollars per quarter, and the rest at eight. Pupils find their own candles—Tuition from six to nine. Commencement of the above tuition will take place on Monday the 16th instant. N. B. Discount will be made for Christmas Holidays. HUGH WHITE, A. M. November 10 1807. ts
Notice, THAT the following articles, manufactured at the Penitentiary, with the prices thereto annexed, are constantly kept for sale at the store of Nicholas Haden, agent for the commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern in the city of Richmond; viz: CUT NAILS. Wholesale. Retail. 3d. 13 cents. 14 cents per pound. 4d. 12 1-2 13 1-2. 6d. 11 1-2 12 1-2. 8d. 10 1-2 11 1-2. 10d. 10 11. 12d. 10 11. 20d. 10 11. CUT BRADS. 8d. 10 11. 10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2. 12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2. 20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2. WROUGHT NAILS. 6d. 13 14. 8d. 12 1-2 13 1-2. 10d. 12 13. 12d. 12 13. 20d. 12 13. 24d. 12 13. Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails. Men's fine shoes from 1 1/2 to 1 3/4. coarse do from 75 3/4 to 1 1/2. Women's fine do from 75 3/4 to 1 1/2. Boys & Misses do from 50 3/4 to 65. Negroes' shoes from 75 3/4 to 95. Richmond, November 4th 1807. ts
To Be Leased for a term of years, the TAVERN, STORES, and two hundred acres of LAND at Charles City Courthouse—An excellent situation for the mercantile business, in a rich neighborhood and on James river 25 miles from Peter's burg, 30 from Richmond, and 20 from Williamsburg. For terms apply to John Tyler, Craven Way, Nov 10th 1807. ts JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCHES' PATENT MEDICINES; including Cough Drops, Essence of Mustard, Scotch Ointment, &c. &c.

W. COWAN, WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. Edward Winton, three doors above Messrs. Taylor & Brown's Vendue Store:—Where he repairs Watches and Clocks of every description.  W. Cowan has on hand, an assortment of warranted Gold and Silver Watches—Also, a handsome assortment of Silver Ware and Jewellery—Consisting of Ladies' Ornamented and Plain Combs, Mourning, Fancy and Plain Earrings, Mourning, Fancy and Plain Finger-Rings, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Miniature Settings, Necklaces Plain and Ornamented, Mourning and Fancy Breast-Pins, Bracelets, Neck Chains, Gold, Gilt, Steel and Silk Watch Chains, Gold Pebble, Glass & Steel Seals, Gold, Gilt and Steel Keys, Locket and Ring Cases, Gold and Silver and Pearl Buttons, Table, Desert and Tea Spoons, Soup and Punch Ladles, Sugar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Scissors, Chains and Cases, Cases, Thimbles and Pencil Cases—With a variety of other articles; all of which he offers at the most reduced prices.  Richmond, October 2, 1807. gw
FALL GOODS. TOMPKINS & MURRAY, Are now opening in the house opposite the Post-Office, lately occupied by Messrs. Bohn & Hubner, an extensive assortment of FINE GOODS, Received by the ship Calpe from London. They have been selected with much care and attention. Among them they would particularly recommend Assortment of London Superfine Clothes, Casimires, Fustians and Hats. All of a very superior quality. Also, an elegant assortment of Fashionable Robes, Muslins, Laces, &c. They have also on hand, a large assortment of Coarse Woollens, Hardware, &c. Received by the ships Herscheil, and John & Charles from Liverpool. The whole forms a complete assortment well worthy of attention, which they offer for sale on liberal terms.  Richmond, 10th Oct. 1807. if  New Landing and for Sale, 20 hds Loaf Sugar 20 hds first quality 20 hds Rye Whiskey brown Sugar 17 hds Antigua Rum 25 boxes cotton Cards 10 Hides prime green 10 casks Malaga Wine Coffee 2 ton patent Shot.  In Store, 40 bags Oaten Coffee 50 hds N E Rum 20 bags Pepper 15 boxes 4th proof Cognac 30 boxes 8 by 10 Glass 10 cases Brandy 20 hds Shoes 20 hds Hamilton's 2 ton bar Lead 5 hds Terms liberal, and made known on application to HENRY HOPE!!  October 20 1807
Land for Sale. ON the second day of November next, will be sold, on the premises a TRACT OF LAND , in the lower end of Goochland County, containing 221 Acres, being the Land whereon Gideon Fletcher, late Sheriff of said County, lived and died. There is on said Tract of Land, a good Dwelling House, Barn, &c. Apple and Peach Orchard. The aforesaid Tract of Land will be sold by the Coroner to satisfy a debt due the public for cash, or on three months credit.  THOMAS MILLER, Acting Adm r of GIDEON FLETCHER, Dec. Goochland, October 10th, 1807. if  NOTICE is hereby given, that the following Slaves, to wit, Rachel and her two children, named Edmund and George; Charlotte, Judy, Dave, Fanny and Violet, or so many of them as will satisfy the balance due on a deed of trust executed by Benedict Grump to me as trustee, for the benefit of Robert Christian, and transferred to Thomas Claiborne by said Robert Christian; will be sold, on the 23d of November next, at New Kent court house, for ready money.  JONES R. CHRISTIAN, Trustee October 16th, 1807. 4w
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from Reuben Clopton, when living in King William county, in the year 1781, on the first of January, A Negro Man, By the name of NEPTUNE, who formerly belonged to the estate of John Hales, dec. living then in the lower end of Henrico—he is a tall, portly fellow, stoops in his shoulders, or you may say round shouldered, high forehead, his hair peeked up each side of his forehead, flat nose, large white teeth, draws his words when he talks, or rather talks through his nose, and has a scar some where in his face, about forty-five years of age—it is supposed he is now passing as a free man in the city of Richmond, as he thinks himself secure. There never has any efforts been made to apprehend him—he has a wife at John Hales, dec. living in the lower end of that county, and a mother—perhaps he may be harbored there. Any person, that will deliver him to William Clopton, in Cumberland, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward.  ELIZABETH CLOPTON, Cumberland county, Aug. 14, 1807. if  By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to secure a debt due by the said Ambrose Dudley to Benjamin Mobby, assignee of William Danbridge—We shall proceed to sell, for ready cash, for the best price that can be obtained, on the premises, on the fifth day of January next, A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying and being in the county of King William, being the same on which the said Dudley now resides, & the same which the said Dudley purchased of William Danbridge, containing 602 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of four hundred pounds, current money, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof.  BERNARD LIPSCOME, NATHL FOX. ids 3d Oct. 1807.
Five Dollars reward. RAN away, the 19th September, 1807, from the subscriber, residing in the county of Charlotte, a likely Negro Woman, named GRITTY, about thirty years of age; she is a small bright complexioned negro, was raised in Chesterfield near Manchester, has a large scar on her forehead about the edge of her hair, or likewise on her neck and shoulders. If any person or persons will return her to me, or give me any information so that I can get her again shall receive the above reward.  Benjamin Marshall. 11th October, 1807. 3w
FALL GOODS. KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR, ARE now receiving by the ship Rolls, from London, a large and handsome assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS , (selected by a partner of the house.) AMONG WHICH ARE London Superfine Clothes, Casimires, and Toilets, superior quality. Gentlemen's Patent Silk and Beaver Hats. Childen's Trafalgar and Erskine do. Elegant Leno, Pique and Sewed Muslins. Do. Robes and Dressers. Colored Italian Crapes for Ladies' Dresses. Silk, Cotton, and Woolen Hosiery. Irish Linens, Laces and Sheetings. 4-4 Cotton Shirting, very fine. Ladies' Kid Shoes. Calicoes, Cambricks, Chambrays, Cotton and Thread Laces, &c.  And in daily expectation of receiving by the Princess from Liverpool, a large assortment of COARSE WOOLLENS , and all of which will be sold very low, wholesale and retail, for cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers.  Richmond, September 29, 1807. if
Potowmac Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that application will be made to the General Assembly of Virginia at their next session, to allow the Potowmac Company the further time of three years, to be computed from the expiration of the term already given, to complete the navigation of Shenandoah river.  Alexandria, October 10th, 1807. 4w  William M c Cay, Watch-Maker, Main-st. Richmond, Returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has met with in his profession, and hopes for a continuation of past favors.  W. M c CAY has a general assortment of Gold and Silver Ware, made by the best workmen, which he has taken pains to obtain, consisting of warranted gold and silver Watches, Ladies' ornamented and plain Combs, Mourning, Fancy and plain Ear-Rings, Mourning, Fancy and plain Finger-Rings, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Miniature Settings, Necklaces plain and ornamented, Mourning and Fancy Breast-Pins, Bracelets, Neck Chains, Gold, Gilt, steel and silk Watch Chains, gold, pebble, glass and steel Seal, gold, gilt and steel Keys, Locket and Ring Cases, Gold, Silver and Pearl Buttons, Table, Desert and Tea Spoons, Soup and Punch Ladles, Sugar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Scissors, Chains and Cases, Thimbles and Pencil Cases—with a variety of other articles; all of which he offers at the most reduced prices. Watches and Clocks of every description repaired by him.  October 14, 1807. 6w N. B. Two Boys who can come well recommended will be taken as Apprentices to the above business.
TO BE SOLD, At Paineville, in Amelia county, on Monday the 28th of December next, an Extraordinary valuable Black-smith Belonging to the estate of Richard Eggleston, dec. on a credit of six months. Bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser.  October 11, 1807. ids  Ellis & Allan, ARE OPENING AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF FALL & FASHIONABLE GOODS (Selected by one of the partners) Received by the Calpe from London, and Pro-cesses from Liverpool amongst which are BEST London superfine and extra superfine Clothes, and superfine double and single milled Kerseymere, patent Princes Cord; Royal patent Satin Velvets; New Pantaloon; Quiltings; Talmeets, Spanish Marcella Guccasim stripes, and rich tissue Silks, Silk Quiltings, black Florentines and Molekins for vests; gentlemen's Vandykes; gentlemen's worsted, cotton, silk & Angola Hosiery; Ladies' ditto; gentlemen's fashionable Beaver and patent Silk Hats; gentlemen's Hessian Boots and Dress Pansies; elegant Cambic Jacquet Robes; Saracens, Crapes and Opera & Imperial Nets; Italian Silks and Chambrays; Cambics and Muslins; Fawn Crimson, Nigona and India Mantles 6.4 & 7.4; Maroons of different colours; Spider Net; Baloon, Red Fox, Lynx, and Baranche Muffs and Tippets; Ladies' best Kid Shoes; Ladies' Limerick and York Tan Gloves; 4.4 Irish Linens; 5.4 Sheetings, Long Lawns and some Irish Diaper and Damask Table Cloths; Irish and French Cambricks; Brussels Carpets and Rugs; Scotch and Kidderminster Carpets and Rugs; Blankets, Napbed Cottons, Plains, Kerseys, Coatings and clothes Flannels, &c.; ready made Great Coats, Pe-lisses, Surtout Coats and Small Clothes &c. &c. which they will sell very low for cash or to good customers.  October 15th, 1807. 1m
At Private Sale. NEGRO COTTONS White, Green, Brown and Blue Duffles Sagathys and Kerseys, in bales Coarse Clothes, Flannels and Rose Blankets A great variety of Muslins, India and German Goods, &c.  Also— Brown Sugar, in hds. Cognac and Apple Brandy Hollands and Country Gin Northern and Mountain Whiskey Molasses Havanna Sugar London Particular Madeira Wine Black Pepper Bar and Rod Iron Northern Candles and Soap, &c.  Darmsdatt, Foster & Satchell, Auctioneers. Sept. 23. 2m
FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's new But dings, 4th, 5th and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806  New England Rum in hds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto Coffee by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potomac Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks, And a general assortment of GROCERIES , &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by  JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
LAND In the state of Ohio—For Sale. THE subscriber wishes to SELL a valuable TRACT OF LAND , in the state of Ohio, containing 1,060 acres. This tract is of excellent quality, as the subscriber has understood from most respectable information. It lies on Deer creek, a branch of the Scioto, about 15 miles from Chillicothe, in a well settled neighborhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio. He will dispose of it for cash, or on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia; or will exchange it for property in the city of Richmond. An unquestionable title, with general warranty, will be made to the purchaser.  Richmond Sept. 24 1807. if  Ten Dollars reward. DESERTED from the service of the Public Guard stationed in this place JAMES MCCOWAN , a private in said guard; he is a native of Scotland, which is easily perceived from his speech, as he has not yet lost the Scotch pronunciation. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, black hair, grey eyes, dark complexion and knock-kneed; it is uncertain what his dress was at the time of his deserting, as he had different clothing exclusive of his uniform. He deserted on the night between the 4th and 5th inst.  Peter Crutchfield, c. p. g. Richmond, 6th Oct. 1807.
ADVERTISEMENTS. Just Received, a General Assortment of Dutch Bolting Cloth, Of a superior quality. Oct. 22, 1807. J. Darmstadt.  FOR CASH, TEN or fifteen likely young NEGROES, consisting of men, women, and children. For terms apply to Mr. Daniel Mayo (above the court house) where they may be seen, or the subscriber.  John Crump. Pocahontah, October 14, 1807. if  Lands and Negroes FOR SALE. Will be offered for SALE, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on the 24th day of November (if not previously sold) the TRACT OF LAND whereon the subscriber resides, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Buffalo. Containing between 2500 and 3000 acres; a considerable portion of which is valuable CREEK LOW GROUNDS , well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Oats and Grass. Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber on the spot.  ALSO, FORTY NEGROES, of different ages and sexes. One third part of the purchase money will be demanded on the day of sale, and the remainder to be paid in twelve months from that date. Bond and security will be required, bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid.  At the same time and place, the Imported Horse MUFTI, Will be offered for sale on a liberal credit, and if not sold, will be farmed out for the ensuing season.  Richard K. Randolph. N. B. The terms on which the land is offered, will be made known on the day of sale. September 11, 1807. oafs wd.epn.
FOR SALE, On the 1st day of December next, on the premises, a very valuable Tract of Land, Belonging to the estate of William Ragland dec. lying in the neighborhood of the Green Springs, in Louisa, on the waters of Foster's creek, containing about 400 acres. This plantation is in excellent repair for cropping, the buildings are also in good repair, and such as are worthy the reception of a genteel family. The terms are one third of the purchase money in twelve months from the day of sale, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bond and approved security will be required with interest on the two last payments from first December, 1808, till paid, also will be required a deed of trust on the premises to secure the payment of the purchase money—There will also be sold, at the same time and place, about twenty likely NEGROES, on a credit of 12 months. Bond and approved security will also be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid by  THE ADMINISTRATORS. October 27, 1807. 3w
FOR SALE. ON Thursday the 19th day of November next, at the late dwelling house of Zachariah Tatem, dec'd near Goode's bridge in Chesterfield county, will be sold, at Public Auction, the following PROPERTY , belonging to the estate of the decedent, consisting of a valuable stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, the Household and Kitchen Furniture, a new and elegant Chariot and the Plantation Utensils—It is probable that necessity will compel the administrators at the same time to dispose of several valuable NEGROES. Credit will be given until the 15th day of April next, for all sums exceeding twenty dollars, upon the purchasers giving bond and approved security bearing interest from the day of sale, but which will be remitted if the principal is punctually paid. All those who have legal claims against the estate will be pleased to exhibit them duly authenticated on or before the day of sale, to enable the administrators to make provision for their payment—Those who are indebted to the estate will see the necessity of immediate payment as it must be evident no indulgence can be given.  MATT h CHEATHAM, Adm r s THOMAS BRANCH, ids October 22, 1807. 4w
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Virginia Assembly, praying that the lands whereof John M c Murry died seized, may be sold for the purpose of satisfying his just debts, he having no heir or legal representative to inherit the same.  W m OVATTON, Adm r de bonis non, of John M c Murry. Prince Edward, Oct. 27 1807. 2m  NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber will petition the ensuing General Assembly to have restored to him an original Military Certificate, granted on the part of the Commonwealth of Virginia in favor of one Francis Bourne, for balance of pay as a drummer in the Virginia line, and assigned by said Bourne to the petitioner, and detained from him by John Pendleton, late auditor of public accounts, when presented to him by the petitioner for payment of interest.  ROB t MITCHELL. October 31, 1807. 4w
GERMAN GOODS. BOHN & HUBNER, Have just received from Bremen, a general Assortment of German Goods—consisting of Osnaburgs Rowans Sheetings Tickenburgs Placillas Brown Rolls Brown Holland Hessians Dowlas, and Dantzic Rolls Bielefeld Linen. Sacking  Glass Ware. Quart, Pint and half pint Decanters. Pint and half pint Tumblers—All of which they will sell on reasonable terms.  N. B. They have removed to the new brick tenement, the door below Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vendue Office. Richmond 2d November, 1807. 4w
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by James M. Marshall of the county of Buckingham, to the subscriber for the purposes therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, or upon a credit of six months, at the dwelling house of said Marshall, on the first Monday in December next, four head of HORSES, six head of CATTLE, and twenty head of HOGS, and sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ; or so much of said property as may be sufficient to satisfy the purposes of this trust.  RICHARD POWELL, Trustee. Warminster, October 28 1807. 1m
At a Court held for Henrico county, at the Courthouse, the ninth day of September, 1807. James Brown and Robert Rives, surviving partners of the commercial house of Brown, Rives & Company, plaintiffs. Against Thomas Reeves and William Temple, defendants.  This day came the complainants by their counsel, and the defendant Reeves, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, It is ordered , That he do appear here on the first day of December Court next, and answer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the door of the courthouse of this county on two successive court days.  A copy, Teste, ADAM CRAIG, c. c. Charlotte Court, 5th October, 1807. Charles M c Kenny, plaintiff. Against John Paulet and Harry Paulet, defendants.  The defendant John, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of January Court next and enter his appearance, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.  A copy, Teste, Thomas Read, clk. November 24, 1807. w3m
FOR SALE, Sixty and three fourth acres of LAND, in Henrico, lying within ten miles of the city of Richmond. The land is well timbered with pine and oak—there is an almost new house on the land, 16 by 18 feet, and about two or three acres cleared, and a well of good water. Any person inclined to purchase, may have a bargain, by applying to the subscriber near the city.  W m ROWNTREE. November 24, 1807. w3m  Notice. COMMITTED to the jail of Charlotte county on the 29th of July last, a Negro Man, who calls himself Frederick, and says he belongs to Fleming Cocke of Goochland, he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has an old drab Great coat, and an iron collar about his neck with about 2 feet of chain to it; the owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.  Francis Scott, Jr. Jailor. 25th Sept 1807. w3m  PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Sprigs, 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    5d. 10 1-2  11 1-2    6d. 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 1-2    8d. 11 1-2  12    10d. 11  12    12d. 11  12    20d. 11  12    50d. 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. &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  NOTICE .....A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a few may pass, authorising the sale of a certain tract of land, lying in the county of Caroline, in the fork of Pole Cat creek, belonging to the estate of William Hewlett deceased, for the purpose of discharging the debts due from the said deceased.  SARAH HEWLETT, Adm r s. October 28, 1807. w3m
W. WARDLAW, HAS received his fall supply of Medicines, Surgeon's Instruments, Patent Medicines, &c. By the ship Herscheil, from Liverpool, he has received an assortment of Phials and Shop Furniture suitable for Physicians. On hand a few MEPHITIC AIR MACHINES .  Richmond, October 19, 1807. w3t  A House and Lots FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale three valuable LOTS OF GROUND in the city of Williamsburg; on which there is a large and commodious dwelling house, (containing eight good rooms, and two large passages) together with a good garden, a stable, and all necessary out-houses for the use of a genteel family.  Any person desirous of purchasing will please to apply to William Munford, Esq. of this city, who will make known the terms of sale, and is authorized to conclude the bargain. Possession will be delivered to the purchaser on the 10th day of January next.  Anna Byrd. Richmond, September 12 1807. if
LOAN-OFFICE, State of Virginia, June 8, 1807. NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.  Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to fifty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable, however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovementioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.  The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par; in which last case the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.  JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE. Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, of subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 649 62 of new six. If subscribed between the 1st January and 17th March, 1808, 619 03 Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 833 68 If subscribed between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42 Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six.  w9m J. P. Com r . Loans. By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is duly certified to the Executive that the Courthouse of the county of Warwick is in so ruinous a situation as to be unfit for the accommodation of the court in the execution of its duties; and that until the said courthouse can be repaired or rebuilt, an out house of Richard Young near the site of said courthouse had been tendered to the said court for the county aforesaid and by them accepted; I have therefore thought fit by and with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation hereby notifying all whom it may in any manner concern, that until the courthouse for the county of Warwick aforesaid shall be repaired or rebuilt, and made fit for their accommodation, the Court of the county of Warwick aforesaid, shall be held in the aforesaid out house of the said Richard Young, near the site of the courthouse aforesaid, in the said county of Warwick, according to law.  Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at [L. S.] Richmond, this 29th day of September, 1807.  Signed, Wm. H. CABELL.