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31. Resolved, also, as the opinion of this committee, that the votes of Thomas Moore, sen. Samuel Ayers, Benjamin Fuqua and William V. Hendrick, ought to be rejected as illegal votes.
The poll of German Baker stood thus, 138 at the close of the election. Deduct illegal votes, 4. Good votes, 134. 32. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the poll ought to stand thus: For Blake B. Woodson 132— for German Baker 134, and that German Baker was duly elected to represent the county of Cumberland, in this present General Assembly.
33. Resolved, also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of German Baker, complaining of the undue election of Blake B. Woodson, returned to serve as a Delegate from the County of Cumberland for this present General Assembly, is reasonable.
The 1st, 2d and 3d resolutions being read a second time were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The 4th resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the word "illegal" and inserting in lieu of it the word "legal;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put on the resolution as reported, it was agreed to by the house.
The 5th resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the word "illegal," and inserting in lieu of it the word "legal;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.
The question being then put on the resolution as amended, it was agreed to by the house. On motion, Ordered, That the said report and resolutions be laid upon the table.
Tuesday, Dec. 17. Ordered, That Messrs. Mason and Blair be added to the committee of claims and Mr. Blair to the committee of propositions and grievances.
The house, on motion, resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of privileges and elections on the petition of German Baker, which was yesterday laid upon the table.
The 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th resolutions, being severally read a second time, were on the question put thereupon agreed to by the house.
The 25th resolution (which relates to the vote of Francis Hudson) being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the word "legal," and inserting in lieu of it the word "illegal;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative. Ayes 104—Noes 35.
The question being then put on the resolution as amended, it was agreed to by the house.
The 30th resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the words "and Francis Clarke," and inserting "and" before the name of William Gadberry; and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.
The said resolution was then further amended, so as to make it read thus: The poll of Blake B. Woodson stood at the close of the election thus 167. Deduct illegal votes 14. Good votes 153. The resolution so amended was agreed to by the house.
The 31st resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the word "and" where it occurs after the word "Hudson," and inserting the words "Frank Hudson," after the word "Hendrick"—and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it was agreed to by the house.
The said resolution was then further amended, so as to make it read thus: The poll of German Baker stood thus, 138 at the close of the election; Deduct illegal votes, 5. Good votes, 133. The resolution so amended was agreed to by the house.
The 32d resolution being read a second time was so amended as to read thus: Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the poll ought to stand thus:
For Blake B. Woodson, 153. For German Baker, 153. The resolution so amended was agreed to by the house.
The 23d resolution being read a second time, was on motion, Ordered to be laid upon the table.
An engrossed bill "altering the sessions of the court of appeals," was read a third time, and the title amended, and passed.
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bill to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill "For altering the court day of Rockbridge county," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Wyatt, from the committee of propositions and grievances, made the following report:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Fauquier and other counties, praying that a law may pass incorporating a company to establish a turnpike road from Fauquier courthouse, to Fairfax courthouse, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Henry and Patrick, praying that the respective courts of the said counties may be vested with the power of regulating the width of such private roads as may hereafter be opened in either of them, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Wimbish, praying that he may be authorised by law
to build a dam from one side of his land in the county of Halifax across Banister river, to his land on the opposite side, be rejected.
4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition and remonstrance of Meades Anderson and others of the county of Halifax, in opposition thereto, is reasonable.
5. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Cumberland and Powhatan, praying that William Carrington and Francis I. James, who own the land on each side of Muddy creek, may be authorised by law to erect a toll bridge across said creek, at or near J. and E. Cunningham's manufacturing mills, be rejected.
6. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry other inhabitants of the counties of Cumberland and Powhatan, in opposition thereto, is reasonable.
7. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Jacob Palscy and John Toney, praying that a further time of one year may be allowed them, from the expiration of the time allowed by law for the completion of their mill dam across Monongahela river, is reasonable.
8. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Carter, of Monongahela county, praying that he may be allowed a further time of one year, from the expiration of the time allowed by law, for the completion of his mill dam across Monongahela river, is reasonable.
The 1st, 2d, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon agreed to by the house.
The 3d resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the words "be rejected," and inserting in lieu of them the words "is reasonable;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.
The question being then put on the resolution as amended, it was agreed to by the house.
The 4th resolution, which is in opposition to the 3d, was amended of course.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 2d, 3d, 7th and 8th resolutions, and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Wyatt from the committee of propositions and grievances presented a bill "for opening a new street in the town of Petersburg," which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Smyth (of Wythe) from the committee appointed to enquire into that subject, presented "a bill for the defence of the eastern frontier of this Commonwealth," which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
On motion, Ordered, That the said bill be now read a second time; the said bill was accordingly read a second time and was on motion, ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
A petition was presented and read from the overseers of the poor of Jefferson county, praying certain explanations of the act "authorising the sale of the glebe lands within this commonwealth;" or that the Assembly would pass an act authorising them to appropriate to the immediate use of the poor the money arising from the sale of the glebe of the parish of Norborne;
Also a petition of John H. Saunders incumbent of the glebe of Southam parish in Powhatan county, praying the passage of a law authorising the immediate sale of said glebe land, and that the money arising from such sale may be put to interest and the petitioner permitted to enjoy the said interest during his life; Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
A petition was presented and read from John Bracken, praying that the interest of certain money paid by him into the treasury on account of a debt due to the commonwealth; also that the expenses of a survey of a tract of land purchased by him of the commonwealth may be refunded to him, for reasons in the said petition stated; Ordered, That the said petition be referred to the committee of claims.
A petition was presented and read from John C. Cohoon of Nansemond county, praying to be reimbursed by the commonwealth certain expenses incurred by him whilst sheriff of the said county, in re-taking and committing to jail certain prisoners who had broke out of the jail of Suffolk district court;
Also a petition of Jordan Marchant sheriff of Norfolk county praying to be allowed the additional $1-2 per cent. allowed by law for prompt payment of the revenue into the treasury, and stating the reasons why the petitioner did not pay the same within the time prescribed by law; And the question being put on the reference of the said petitions, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the said petitions be rejected.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice.
YEAS—Messrs. L. T. Alston, Bacon, Barker, Bibb, Boyle, J. Campbell, Carlton, Champion, Chittenden, Clopton, Cobb, Cook, Crowninshield, Culpepper, Cutts, Dana, Davenport, Deane, Elliot, Ely, Findlay, Gardener, Gardner, Goldsborough, Gray, Harris, Heister, Hoge, Holland, Holmes, Humphreys, Isley, Jenkins, Kelly, Kirkpatrick, Knight, Lambert, Lewis, Macon, Marion, M'Creery, Milner, D. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jr., Morrow, Mosely, Newbold, Newton, Nicholas, Pitkin, Porter, Pugh, Quincy, Randolph, Rea, (P.) J. Richards, M. Richards, Russell, Sloan, Smeth, Smilie, J. Smith, Stanford, Stedman, Storer, Sturges, Swart, Taggart, Talhmadge, Taylor, Thompson, Upham, Van Allen, Van Cortlandt, Van Dyke, Van Rensselaer, Wilbour and Wilson—79. NAYS—Messrs. Alexander, Basset, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, Butler, Calhoun, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, M. Clay, Desha, Eppes, Franklin, Goodwyn, Green, Howard, Johnson, Jones, Key, Love, Masters, Montgomery, Jno. Morrow, Mumford, Rhea, (Ten.) Rowan, Sawyer, Seaver, J. K. Smith, S. Smith, Thomas, Van Horne, Wharton, Whitehill, Williams, Wison and Withersell—38.
The reference was supported by Messrs. Ely, Stedman, Upham, Sloan, Gardiner, Gardner, Crowninshield, Bacon, Quincy, Elliot, Macon and Holland; and opposed by Messrs. Rhea, (Ten.) G. W. Campbell and Mumford. We may perhaps hereafter publish a sketch of this debate if more important matter does not claim our attention.
Tuesday, December 15.
Mr. Milner moved that the petition of the merchants and traders of Philadelphia laid on the table some days since, praying for a repeal of the non-importation law, be referred to the committee of the whole house, to whom was referred the bill supplemental to that act, and the memorial from the merchants of Boston, and demanded the ayes and noes on the question of reference.
After some observations by Messrs. Upham and Chittenden, in favor of the reference, and Messrs. Lyon and Chandler against it. Mr. Gardener moved for the previous question. Mr. Milner called for the ayes and noes on this motion. The previous question, that is, "Shall the main question on now be put?" was then taken and passed in the affirmative—ayes 64—noes 52.
Mr. Ely having rose in his place, for the purpose of making some remarks, the Speaker declared that no debate could be permitted; that by the previous question being taken, all debate on the main question was precluded. This decision of the Speaker was appealed from by Mr. Randolph, who called for the ayes and noes on the appeal. A debate on this point of order took place, and continued for some time; when
Mr. Pitkin moved that the farther consideration of the question be postponed until to-morrow, in order, he said, that members might have an opportunity of examining precedents. Mr. Randolph asked for the ayes and noes on this question, which, after a debate of some length, was put, and negatived—ayes 48—noes 49. The question, "Is the decision of the Speaker correct?" then recurred. After some further debate, the question was taken by ayes and noes, and resolved in the negative—ayes 14—noes 103. Of course the decision of the Speaker was reversed, and the main question, that is, the question of reference, was declared open to farther debate. Some farther debate was had, when Mr. Blount moved that the farther consideration of this subject be postponed until next Monday week. This motion also gave rise to some debate, when, on the call of Mr. Milner, the question was taken by ayes and noes, and lost—ayes 44—noes 60.
The question was then taken on referring the petition, and lost: YEAS—Messrs. Basset, Bibb, Champion, Chittenden, Clopton, Cobb, Culpepper, Dana, Davenport, Elliot, Ely, Findlay, Gardner, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Harris, Heister, Hoge, Jenkins, Kelly, Kirkpatrick, Marion, Milner, T. Moore, Jr., Morrow, John Morrow, Mosely, Newbold, Pitkin, Porter, Quincy, Randolph, Rea, (P.) J. Richards, M. Richards, Russell, Stanford, Sturges, Taggart, Talhmadge, Taylor, Upham, Van Allen, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer—46. NAYS—Messrs. Alexander, W. Alston, Bacon, Bard, Barker, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Boyle, Brown, Butler, Calhoun, Carlton, Chandler, M. Clay, Crowninshield, Cutts, Deane, Desha, Durell, Fisk, Franklin, Gardener, Goodwyn, Green, Heins, Holland, Holmes, Howard, Lambert, Humphreys, Isley, Johnson, Jones, Lambert, Love, Masters, M'Creery, J. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, Mumford, Newton, Nicholas, Rhea, (Ten.) Rowan, Sawyer, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. K. Smith, S. Smith, J. Smith, Southard, Whitehill, Wilson, Withersell—55.
Mr. Blount moved that the House go into committee of the whole, on the bill for fortifications and gun-boats, when it appeared there was not a quorum. It being then five o'clock, the House adjourned.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, December 14.
Mr. Adams presented a memorial of the merchants and others of the town of Boston, praying "some modification, suspension or repeal of the act entitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," passed the 18th day of April, 1806, so as to conform it to the existing circumstances of the U. States."
Ordered, That the memorial be referred to Mr. Smith, of Maryland, Mr. Adams, Mr. Sumpter, Mr. Gregg, and Mr. Gilman, to consider and report thereon.
On motion to refer the memorial of the merchants and others, of the city of Philadelphia, presented on the 27th of November last to the same committee, it was, after debate, determined in the affirmative—Yeas 16—Nays 13, as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Bradley, Crawford, Coodie, Goodrich, Gregg, Hillhouse, Howland, Maclay, Matthews, Pickering, Smith, (N. Y.) Sumpter, Turner, and White.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Monday, December 14.
The Speaker laid before the House a report of the Secretary of state, on the memorial of the heirs of Monsieur Beaumarchais, referred to him at the last session. Referred to the committee of claims and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Clark, delegate from the territory of Orleans, was qualified and took his seat.
Mr. Quincy presented twenty-two memorials, signed by 900 Merchants and others concerned in foreign trade, of Boston, praying that the non-importation law might be either modified, repealed or suspended. Mr. Quincy moved to refer the memorial to the committee of the whole house to whom was referred a bill supplemental to the non-importation act. On this motion a debate commenced which continued till near 4 o'clock, when the question was taken by yeas and nays and carried:
YEAS—Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Bradley, Crawford, Coodie, Goodrich, Gregg, Hillhouse, Howland, Maclay, Matthews, Pickering, Smith, (N. Y.) Sumpter, Turner, and White.
NAYS—Messrs. Alexander, Basset, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, Butler, Calhoun, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, M. Clay, Desha, Eppes, Franklin, Goodwyn, Green, Howard, Johnson, Jones, Key, Love, Masters, Montgomery, Jno. Morrow, Mumford, Rhea, (Ten.) Rowan, Sawyer, Seaver, J. K. Smith, S. Smith, Thomas, Van Horne, Wharton, Whitehill, Williams, Wison and Withersell—38.
The bill fixing the military peace establishment of the U. States, was read a second time, amended, and ordered to a third reading.
December 15.
Mr. BRADLEY offered the following resolution, which was agreed to, and referred to Messrs. Bradley, Anderson, and Gregg:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what further provisions are necessary, in addition to and alteration of an act, entitled "An act to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States."
Foreign.
LATE & IMPORTANT ADVICES. NEW-YORK, Dec. 14.
The long expected schooner Revenge, capt. Read, arrived at this port on Saturday evening, from England and France, with dispatches of the highest importance, from Mr. Monroe, our Minister at London, and Mr. Armstrong our Minister at Paris.
She sailed from England the 16th of October, and from Cherbourg, in France, on the 9th of November.
Of the nature of the dispatches, we have no other information, than that they are of the utmost importance. Dr. Bullis, who is the bearer of them (and who went out in the Revenge) hastened on to the seat of government with all possible speed. He reached town in a hired boat several hours before the Revenge got up.
We are informed by the officers of the Revenge, that Bonaparte has declared to Mr. Armstrong, our Minister at Paris, THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO NEUTRAL TRADES!! This is a fact. We have no comments to make.
NATS—Messrs. Gaillard, Gilman, Kitchell, Millidge, Mitchell, Moore, Parker, Pope, Robinson, Smith, of Maryland, Smith, of Tennessee, Thruston, and Tiffin. The bill fixing the military peace establishment of the U. States, was read a second time, amended, and ordered to a third reading.
December 15.
Mr. BRADLEY offered the following resolution, which was agreed to, and referred to Messrs. Bradley, Anderson, and Gregg:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what further provisions are necessary, in addition to and alteration of an act, entitled "An act to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States."
Foreign.
LATE & IMPORTANT ADVICES. NEW-YORK, Dec. 14.
The long expected schooner Revenge, capt. Read, arrived at this port on Saturday evening, from England and France, with dispatches of the highest importance, from Mr. Monroe, our Minister at London, and Mr. Armstrong our Minister at Paris.
She sailed from England the 16th of October, and from Cherbourg, in France, on the 9th of November.
Of the nature of the dispatches, we have no other information, than that they are of the utmost importance. Dr. Bullis, who is the bearer of them (and who went out in the Revenge) hastened on to the seat of government with all possible speed. He reached town in a hired boat several hours before the Revenge got up.
We are informed by the officers of the Revenge, that Bonaparte has declared to Mr. Armstrong, our Minister at Paris, THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO NEUTRAL TRADES!! This is a fact. We have no comments to make.
Our London papers by the ship Brutus, captain Prendergrast, who arrived on Saturday evening 27 days from Liverpool, are to the 12th ult. The extracts from them given in the New-York Gazette of this day will be found highly interesting. It will be seen that the Staturra frigate sailed from Lynington for America, with Mr. Rose on board, the 9th of last month. He has probably, ere this, arrived in the Chesapeake, where the frigate was bound. Mr. Monroe was still in England, but it was expected he would sail about the time the Brutus left Liverpool.
Price of Stocks at London, Nov. 11. noon. Consols 68 1/2—Reduced 62 1/4—Omnium 1-8 premium. American Flour 35s. to 36s.
In consequence of Denmark having declared war against Great-Britain, the latter has granted Letters of Marque and general reprisals against Denmark. The official order is dated the 4th of November.
General reprisals were also granted against the ports of Tuscany, the kingdom of Naples, the port and territory of Ragusa, the Republic of the Seven Islands, and all other ports and places in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas; which are occupied by the army of France and her allies.
LONDON, Nov. 8. Yesterday a considerable number of letters reached town from Gibraltar, Lisbon, and Oporto. We have seen one from an highly respectable authority, in which it is mentioned, that Louis Bonaparte had been recalled from his retirement at Rome, and had arrived at Paris, where he experienced the most favorable reception from Napoleon. It is well known that Napoleon offered him the crown of Portugal two years ago, and it is highly probable, that the present reconciliation and visit to Paris, is connected with a similar offer.
Yesterday a considerable number of letters were received at the post office, from Monte Video, brought to Portsmouth by the Unicorn frigate; and Naftal, British Queen, and Eliza transports; they left the river Plate on the 8th inst. in company with the Thistle, and thirteen other transports, having 2000 troops on board, and parted from them on the 20th ult. off the Western Islands. General Whitehead had, at the time of their sailing, embarked on board the Medusa frigate for England, and his regiment, the 89th had sailed for the East Indies. Every arrangement had been made for the evacuation of Monte Video on the 7th September, agreeably to the articles of Capitulation. Brigadier-general Lumney, and captain Roche, his Aid-de-camp, came home in the Unicorn.
The Cesar of 80 guns, London of 98, and Conqueror of 74, with the Raleigh sloop of war, and several small vessels which sailed from Torbay on the 15th ult. under the orders of Sir R. Strachan, have proceeded to Lisbon.
It is reported that Lord Gambier will have the command of the secret expedition now fitting out at Plymouth; and that of Sir J. Popham will be captain of the fleet. The last mentioned officer, it was rumored left town last night to join the Admiral's flag ship.
Lord Gardner, it is said, is about to resign the command of the Channel fleet, for the admiralty, in which case Sir J. T. Duckworth succeeds to the command of the Channel fleet. His Lordship continued windbound in Torbay, on Thursday, with twelve sail of the line.
We are strongly inclined to question the truth of the report, which has prevailed for some days, of our troops having been withdrawn from Egypt. We rather believe that the late detachments from Gibraltar were intended to enable our army at Alexandria to open a communication with the Bays, who are disposed to declare in our favor as soon as they find us in a situation to protect them in their revolt.
Sir Samuel Hood, with three British and three Danish ships of the line, arrived in the Downs on Friday.
Sir Sidney Smith has left town to take the command of the secret expedition with which he is entrusted. He will hoist his flag on board the Pompee, and his force will consist of six sail of the line and 5000 military.
Letters from St. Petersburg, of the 6th ult. mention the important circumstances, that Lord Leveson Gower had directed Sir Stephen Shairp to acquaint the British merchants residing in the Russian ports in the Baltic, that, in reply to a proposal of his, count Romanzoff had informed him, "that he must decline, under the existing circumstances, to enter into any negotiation for a renewal of the treaty of commerce with Great Britain."
The object of Mr. ROSE'S MISSION, we are given to understand, is to propose to America a compensation for resigning the colonial carrying trade of France, by suspending our own navigation law in favor of America, and permitting her to trade unrestrictedly in the produce of our West India islands.
November 14. We feel great pleasure in announcing to the public the safe arrival of the home-ward bound India fleet, under convoy of the Africa, of 64 guns. They passed Portsmouth last night, and we have no doubt reached the Downs early this morning. The fleet left St. Helena on the 3d of September.
General Whitehead was on Monday last put under an arrest, preparatory to his trial by a court martial. The charges will be preferred against him by Sir Samuel Archibald. They are seventeen.
The ships of the line going upon a secret expedition are all in readiness for sailing. They are at Plymouth. The light infantry of the German Legion commenced their march from Deal on Monday last for Portsmouth, where, it is supposed, they embark to proceed to Plymouth.
November 11. BONAPARTE'S BLOCKADE.—We stated yesterday, that a proclamation will be immediately signed by his majesty, declaring France, and every other country under her control and influence, in a state of siege, prohibiting all intercourse with her or them, and forbidding all ships to enter her or their harbors, except such as have cleared last from a port in Great Britain, or a port in the colonies belonging to Great Britain. This is the strong measure which the present chancellor of the exchequer frequently urged during the late administration, as absolutely necessary to meet Bonaparte's blocking decree. We may therefore presume, that if it did not appear to some of his coadjutors as a measure of doubtful policy, it would have been long since adopted. It will, no doubt, cut off France from all intercourse with three quarters of the globe, and prevent her from receiving any of the commodities or produce of Asia, Africa and America. The only objection to the measure, is the consequent injury to our trade; but this objection is treated, in the treasury journals, as a mere chimera. "Our trade," they say "would suffer indeed, if the articles in which we deal, if our own productions, & the produce of our colonies, were mere luxuries, which nations might dispense with. But is that the fact? Are not the productions of the colonies absolutely necessary to the Continent? Can Bonaparte prevent the continent from having them? Can any decree he can issue, induce the people of the continent to dispense with the use of sugar, of coffee, of cotton, of linen, of indigo, of logwood, of drugs, of hardware, and a variety of other articles? He may render the introduction of them more difficult, and the circulation of them more circuitous, but still they will reach every part of the continent. But it may be said, if the continent will not dispense with the use of sugar, of coffee, of cotton, of indigo, of logwood, &c where is the great necessity for this measure? Because neutral nations know that these articles the produce of our colonies are liable to seizure and confiscation in the enemy's ports; they therefore purchase them in the co-ops of the enemy, and the enemy are thus supplied with them, not by the British ships nor by the British colonies, but by American ships and by French and Spanish colonies. But if we interdict that trade, if we say that no ship shall convey to a French port any colonial production but our own, we shall then oblige the continent to take them from us, the continent not being able, as we have already stated to do without them."
Now all this may be very fine logic, but we fear it is not fact. The inferences may be true, but unfortunately the premises are false. In the first place the productions of our colonies are not all articles absolutely necessary to the continent; and in the next place, if their circulation upon the continent be rendered more difficult and circuitous, they cannot circulate to the same extent, and with the same facility, after, as before the restraints. It follows therefore, that the consumption will be less; but we trust the reduction will not be so great as the enemy expects. It is we fear, too much to attempt to prove, that our trade will not suffer at all.
Globe. Sir Sydney Smith, arrived on Monday Evening at Plymouth, and immediately hoisted his flag on board the London, of 98 guns.
His Majesty is expected in town, this day to hold a private Levee at Privy Council at the Queen's Palace.
At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a Cabinet Council assembled at the Foreign Office. Their deliberations lasted until half after four. The members present were, the lord chancellor, earls Westmoreland and Camden, lords Hawkesbury and Mulgrave, and the chancellor of the exchequer. Earl Bathurst was admitted to the conference; from which it may be drawn, that it related to the rumored project of a general blockade, as the noble lord is at the head of the board of trade. After the Council broke up, Mr. Wilberforce had an audience of the cabinet ministers.
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Extract of a letter from a member of Congress, dated Washington Co., Dec. 18, 1807.
"A little after 12 this day Mr. Coles laid before Congress a message from the President of the United States, enclosing dispatches from our Minister at Paris, (Mr. Armstrong) under date of the 7th October. They were brought by Doct. Bullus the day before yesterday, who came in the Revenge to New-York. I should have written you yesterday, but waited for the dispatches, which are of a confidential nature—of course we sit in conclave. The sun is now down and we are still in conclave—and I fear shall continue so till—I know not when."
ON Friday last, the inhabitants of this city and the members of the Legislature now in session, enjoyed the exquisite pleasure of receiving and congratulating on his return to his native country, their excellent fellow-citizen JAMES MONROE.
A carriage was sent to the distance of seventeen miles for the purpose of conveying him and his family, and on his approach, Capt. Shepard's troop of cavalry, and the several light infantry companies marched forth to welcome and escort him into town. The warmth of feeling displayed by the immense concourse of people who crowded to see and express their friendly regard to this worthy man and distinguished patriot was truly honorable to themselves as well as to him. It was not the pompous parade of pretended attachment which attends the triumphal entry of a tyrant or a conqueror into a city inhabited by cringing slaves; nor was it the ill-merited tribute of flattery to the vainly excited creature of a faction. It was, indeed, the deep felt expression of national approbation, the spontaneous effusion of bosoms penetrated with esteem, respect & affection, in which all parties, whether federalists or republicans, majority or minority men, most cordially united. Unsupported by power and authority—unadorned with wealth or titles—in a plain and simple garb, with no other ornament to render him conspicuous but his own merit—our excellent citizen appeared more truly great and glorious, and attracted more real applause, than any king or emperor in Europe, with all his courtiers and armies at command. The respect which is paid to great men is too frequently false and hollow, compelled by the dignity of their stations, not springing from the hearts of those who offer it. But, in this instance, all was sincere and voluntary, all animating & delightful; and the whole scene strikingly proved the infinite superiority of true virtue and patriotism to all other considerations, in adorning and exalting a character.
On his arrival in town, which was announced by the discharge of cannon, Mr. Monroe was attended by the military and other citizens in solemn procession to the public square, and from thence to the Bell Tavern, where he was immediately waited upon and affectionately saluted by the Governor and Council, the members of the General Assembly, and his friends and acquaintance generally. We have the happiness to inform our readers that he was in good health and spirits, and appeared highly gratified with the attention paid him, as well as delighted at meeting with many of those who were formerly his fellow laborers in the cause of liberty, and stood the test in the days when the struggle in support of republican principles was most severe.
At four o'clock the numerous company, who had subscribed to give an entertainment, "in celebration of this distinguished citizen's return to his native country," sat down to an excellent dinner at the Bell Tavern. All the members of the State Executive, and no less than 120 of the Legislature were present; the whole company consisting of nearly 300 persons. After dinner the following toasts were drunk attended with loud and enthusiastic plaudits.
 1. The United States of America—free, sovereign, and independent, disclaiming submission to the unjust pretensions of any nation on earth. 3 Cheers.  2. The People. The only true source of all political power, and the only safe defenders of themselves. 3 Cheers.  3. The President of the United States. 9 Cheers.  4. The Militia of the United States—prepared with patriotic ardor and invincible valor to oppose and repel every invading foe. 3 Cheers.  5. The Navy of the U. States. May honorable reparation be made, or speedy vengeance be taken for its violated flag. 3 Cheers.  6. American Manufactures, the true support of genuine American independence. 3 Cheers.  7. The freedom of the seas. 3 Cheers.  8. The British ministry. May they know their own interests, before it be too late. 6 Cheers.  9. May those who will not permit the friends of peace to enjoy its blessings, receive their just punishment from the evils of war. 3 Cheers.  10. Louisiana—The fruitful mine of wealth and the future nursery of Freemen—Thanks to the Negotiators who have secured it to our country! 9 Cheers.  11. The patriot's reward—The cordial affection of his friends, and just applause of his country. 9 Cheers.  12. National Gratitude—How far more genial to the virtuous heart, than all the diadems that ambition dreams of! 3 Cheers.  13. Honorable Peace or glorious War. 9 Cheers.  14. The memory of Gen. Washington—Let tyrants tremble, while the Sons of Liberty kindle at his glorious example. 9 Cheers.  15. Banker's Bill—May the spirit of our Forefathers be upon us. 9 Cheers.  16. The upright negotiator, unskilled in the arts of intrigue. 3 Cheers. 
17. The pure Republican, ever faithful to his principles, and inflexible from the path of rectitude. 3 Cheers.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Col. James Monroe. May the free and virtuous citizens of America, never repossess their confidence in undeserving men.
By Thomas H. Wooding. The government of the United States—May it exclude from its maritime service, all but natural born citizens.
By Wm. F. Braxton. May the fragment called a minority, which has dropped from our political edifice, never be considered as a loss to our country.
By Charles K. Mallory. Should we be coerced into a war with Britain, may the vengeance of an angry God, palsy the arm of the disturber of our repose.
By Benjamin Tate. May the fair daughters of the United States of America, confer their complaisant smiles, only on those who are willing to risk their lives and fortunes in defence of their country.
By Beverly C. Stannard. War in preference to a tame submission.
COMMUNICATION.
A HINT.
THE union of Church and State has been said to be odious. The Legislature of Virginia appear to have thought it so; in removing the rubbish of regal absurdities from our Code of Laws, they have nearly dissolved this union—I say nearly dissolved this union, for the law which directs the Ministers of the Gospel to solemnize marriages is certainly an appendage of that odious system. Has not the time arrived for the pruning knife to be applied to this old & disgusting limb. Should not the Justices of the peace, or some other special agents be appointed in each county instead of the Ministers of the Gospel to solemnize marriages?
A VIRGINIAN.
Louisa, December 5th, 1807.
The U. S. schooner Revenge arrived at New-York on Saturday the 12th inst. in 19 days from Brest. During her passage she experienced very heavy weather, and was obliged to heave all her guns overboard. The captain was twice washed into the sea.
Government has been offered from 33 to 40,000 stands of arms, which are daily expected from Holland—at $4 each. We have seen a sample, which is very handsome and well executed. (Washington Expositor.)
STATEMENT.
Exhibiting the number and condition of the frigates and other vessels of war of the U. States.
In service.—Frigates Constitution, requiring inconsiderable repair, and Chesapeake, both of 44 guns; ship Wasp, 16; brig Hornet, and Argus, both of 16; sloop Revenge, 12; Ketches Spitzfire, 7; *Vengeance, 7; *Aetna, 11; *Vesuvius, 11; *gun boats, 60, and 7 building, 73 guns.
Ready for service.—Frigates Constellation, of 36, and Adams, of 32 guns; brig Siren, 16; schooner Enterprize, 14 guns, and 1 gun boat.
Repairing and nearly ready for service.—Frigates, U. States 44; Essex 32; and John Adams, 32 guns.
Requiring considerable repair.—Brig Vixen, 14; and schooner Nautilus 14 guns.
Requiring considerable repair.—Frigates President, 44; Congress, and New York, all of 46 guns. *Including one 13 inch mortar.
The London Courier of the 19th Oct. makes the following remarks on the extraordinary proclamation of the British King. "The misunderstanding with America which has proved a source of so much anxious speculation, may now be considered finally settled. In a former paper, we stated that the wounded honor of the United States was only to be healed by marking the conduct of the Leopard, in its attack upon the Chesapeake, with the displeasure of the British Government. This once granted, along with the renunciation of all claim of right to visit ships of war, we hazarded an opinion, that the friendly relation between the two countries would not receive any farther interruption, and to this opinion we adhere. The first of these two points was publicly conceded some days since. The recall of Ad. Berkeley, within whose command by those who direct and immediate authority, the affair of the Chesapeake took place, cannot be considered in any other point of light than as a sacrifice to the wounded honor of the Americans in that particular case. The second great point of dispute, which is the general question in appears, by a proclamation in the "Gazette," of Saturday night, to be also completely set at rest forever.
[Here an abstract of the proclamation is introduced] "Here the right of visiting ships of war in the precise manner it was exercised by the Leopard, in pursuance of the orders of Ad. Berkeley, is completely given up, and another course prescribed in its place. This amounts to a complete abandonment of all claim to search neutral ships of war; nor does it stop here; for the recommendation of great care and caution to be observed in the search of merchant vessels, is an indirect admission that the complaints so repeatedly urged by the Americans, of irregularities committed by our cruisers in the search of their merchantmen, are well founded, and consequently the precaution recommended against their recurrence is a further concession to America. Under all these circumstances, altho' the recall of our seamen to their country's service upon the ground of especial difficulty and danger be the prominent and most ostensible feature of the proclamation, it is an official declaration of the code of maritime rights which we mean to observe in our intercourse with America, in relation to the several disputed points, as well as complaints that have been brought into discussion. These points embrace the conduct of the Leopard, the alleged irregularities committed in the search of neutral merchant vessels, and the arrogated claim of a right to visit neutral ships of war. And, as in all these three points, the proclamation of our government has given full satisfaction by the recall of Ad. Berkeley, the injunc-
tion of regularity in the search of merchant vessels, and the abandonment of the right to search ships of war, we do repeat, that we must consider the proclamation as a declaration of an amicable adjustment of all our differences with America.
The whole debt of the United States, on the 1st of Jan. 1807, was 67,727,756 dollars.
By appealing to official documents we find—
That in a period of 20 years the population of this country has increased nearly 3,000,000.
That the dwelling houses have in the same period, increased from 640,060 to 1,225,000.
That the improved lands have risen from 1,210,500 to 2,390,400 acres.
That the average price per acre has risen from 2 to 6 dollars.
That the number of horses has increased from 600,000 to 1,200,000; and the horned cattle from 1,200,000 to 2,950,000.
That the merchant vessels have increased from 250,000 to 1,207,000.
That the imports have risen from 11 to 80 millions of dollars.
That the exports of domestic production have increased from 9 to 42 millions.
And the exports of foreign goods from 1 to 36 millions.
That the national revenues had increased in a period of twelve years from 8 to nearly 17 millions of dollars—while the expenditures, making an allowance for the extinguishment of the principal of the debt, have been nearly stationary.
That the specie in circulation has risen in the period of twenty years from ten to seventeen millions.—Whig.
Can it be that the "pusillanimous" Jefferson, who was called, by federalists, "the pacific President," by way of sarcastic distinction, is the man who thirsts for blood and longs to plunge us into war? They tell us so—the very men who made his pacific disposition a matter of proverb, now paint him like a savage warrior! What next?—Demos.
POPULATION OF NEW-YORK.
The following Table exhibits the population of the City, as taken at different periods.
   Periods. Inhabitants.     1697 4,302   1736 15,000   1771 21,863   1786 23,614   1791 33,131   1801 60,489   1805 75,770   1807 83,550  
By which it appears, that our population has more than tripled from 1786 to 1805, a period of twenty years.
Should the progress of increase continue at the rate of five per cent. per annum, the population of this city in 1835 will amount to 703,650, a rate exceeding the doubling of a number every twenty years, during the period of a century.
Dr. Franklin's legacy of £1000 sterling, or 4444 dollars and 44 cents to the corporation of Philadelphia, for the purpose of being loaned out in small sums to industrious tradesmen, at 5 per cent. interest, which interest was to be placed out continually on the same conditions, on the 31st of December last, it had increased three thousand four hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty-one cents.
New-York, Dec. 12.
By captain Henshaw, arrived last night from Cadiz, we have a confirmation of the French having taken Lisbon. On the 25th of Oct. a large number of Spanish troops embarked at Cadiz, in gun-boats, &c. on a secret expedition. The Spanish fleet was still in port, and still blockaded by a British squadron.
SPARTA, (Geo.) Nov. 21.
Cold comfort for Yazoo Speculators. The following resolutions were introduced, at the commencement of the present session of the Legislature, by Mr. BRYAN, (of Chatham,) the preamble was proposed by Mr. E. H. CUMMINS, (of Wilkes;) and the word "unanimously," was inserted on motion of Mr. DAVIES, (of Chatham.)
LEGISLATURE OF GEORGIA.
In the House of Representatives, Nov. 17th, 1807.
WHEREAS, in the year 1795, as will be recollected with emotions of indignation by every virtuous citizen of this state, a combination of influential and monied men, succeeded by bribery and corruption, in obtaining the passage of an act, conveying the right of this state in a well known portion of the Western country, called YAZOO, to several companies of Purchasers—and whereas the succeeding legislatures duly convinced of the flagitious agency which had procured the act aforesaid, virtuously determined by a rescinding law, to prohibit all contracts, conveyances and grants originating in that fraud from being carried into effect; it solemnly becomes this Legislature to support and preserve consistent, the reputation of this state by denying the statements of a band of Speculators, combined from New-Hampshire to the Mississippi, to embezzle the funds of this state, or the United States, and to riot on the profits of an extensive tract of country, in alleging falsely, that the state of Georgia contemplated in the articles of cession of the United States of her Western Territory in 1803, any compromise of the Yazoo claims, in any way whatever. And inasmuch as it is important to the decision of Congress on this subject, and greatly so to the dignity and justice of the state of Georgia, that the truth as it is, in this matter, should be fully and unequivocally defined, it is therefore,
Resolved unanimously, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, in General Assembly met, That they have viewed and still view with abhorrence, the attempt made by a set of unprincipled men, commonly known by the appellation of Yazoo men, to corrupt a majority of the legislature of this state, in the year 1795, which attempt was rendered abortive by the virtue of the succeeding legislature.
Resolved unanimously, That it never was the intention of the legislature of this state, when they ratified certain articles of
agreement and cession, entered into by commissioners appointed by the state of Georgia and the United States, to evince any desire to compromise claims that originated in fraud, and which were rendered invalid by the state sovereign.
Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Georgia be given to JOHN RANDOLPH, member of Congress from the state of Virginia, and the late majority of the Ninth Congress, for their virtuous and manly opposition to a compromise, which would in their opinion equally compromise the dignity of the government of the United States and the sovereignty of this state.
Resolved unanimously, That the Governor be requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolutions to Mr. RANDOLPH, to the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney-General of the United States.
Extract from the Journal, Attest,
HINES HOLT, Clerk.
Concurred unanimously in Senate, 18th November, 1807.
WILL. ROBERTSON, Sec'y.
DIED—On Friday last, at an advanced age, Col. NATHANIEL WILKINSON, a member of the present General Assembly from this county.
On Sunday last, Mrs. SARAH DIXON, relict of the late Mr. John Dixon, printer, of this city.
Postscript.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 15.
A letter has been received in this city from a source of very high respectability in Paris, dated October 25th, which is wholly silent on the subject of Bonaparte's declaration respecting neutral nations; a silence which, from the interest the writer takes in every thing likely to affect the U. States, either directly or indirectly, would incline us very strongly to discredit the truth of the report altogether. (Mer. Adv.)
LONDON, Nov. 7.
It is certain that intelligence of the death of the King of Spain, and the assassination, or according to some accounts, the imprisonment of the Prince of Asturias, had been received at Lisbon previous to the departure of the vessel which brought the mail. The fact, as we stated yesterday, is announced in several letters. They mention the report, without, however, communicating any circumstances which can enable us to fix the degree of credit to which it may be entitled.
November 9.
The object of Mr. Rose's mission, we are given to understand, is to propose to America, compensation for resigning the colonial carrying trade of France—by suspending our own navigation laws in favor of America, and permitting her to trade unrestrictedly in the produce of our West India Islands.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 12.
All the papers of this morning, state that France and all the countries under her control, will immediately be declared in a state of siege.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in Amsterdam, to their correspondent in this city, dated October 16. "The Consul of the United States has requested the departure of all the American vessels here to be hastened as much as possible—it is feared, matters between France and the United States, are not on a friendly footing."—Jackson's Reg.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES.
WEDNESDAY, December 16.
On motion of Mr. Blount, the House went into a committee of the whole on the bill for fortification of the ports and harbors of the U. S.
The first section of the bill being yet under consideration, and the sums of 1,000,000 dollars, and 1,000,000 dollars having been moved on a former day to be appropriated for this object, a considerable debate took place on the proper sum to be inserted in the blank for that purpose, in the course of which Mr. Gardener moved to fill the blank with 2,500,000 dollars. In this debate, Messrs. Blount, Chandler, Smith, Holland, Nelson, Kelly, and Witherell generally advocated the sum reported by the committee of aggressions, (one million) and Messrs. Mumford, Cook, Gardener, Sturges, Quincy, Mosely, Rowan and Taylor, expressed themselves in favor of a large sum.
About 4 o'clock a motion being made for the committee to rise and report progress, was negatived 51 to 50.
The question being of course first taken on the highest sum proposed, 2,500,000 dollars, was negatived—Ayes 13.
The question being then taken on the sum of one million and a half, was negatived—Ayes 44.
On motion of Mr. Cook, a question was taken on the sum of 1,250,000 and lost—Ayes 41.
The question was then taken on the sum of ONE MILLION OF DOLLARS, and CARRIED—Ayes 106.
The second section, containing the same provisions as the bill from the Senate already passed for erecting gun boats, was then, on motion of Mr. Blount, stricken out.
When the bill being gone through, the committee rose and reported it; and the House immediately adjourned.—Ayes 76.
THURSDAY, December 17.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said that by a law passed at a former session, a part of the duty on salt had ceased, and the remaining part of the duty being 12 1/2 cents per bushel and the duties constituting what was generally called the Mediterranean fund, would expire on the 1st of January next. In the report made by the Secretary of the Treasury, this was mentioned as one of the first measures which might be resorted to
in case our situation required additional taxation. In order to bring that subject before the House, that they might determine whether at the present crisis it was or was not necessary to continue the Mediterranean fund and the duty on salt, he moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to enquire into the expediency of "continuing for a limited time the duties now payable by law on imported salt;" & of continuing in force for a limited time the law imposing the duties called the Mediterranean fund; and that they report thereon by bill or otherwise.
This resolution being under consideration,
Mr. M. Clay moved to strike out the clause of the resolution which is quoted.
On this motion a lengthy debate ensued, —Messrs. Lloyd, Macon, M. Clay, Sloan, Findley, Southard, Holland, Stedman, Smilie and Lyon advocated, and Messrs. G. W. Campbell, Dana, Crowninshield, Upham, Desha, Chittenden, Alston, Thomas, Witherell, Durell, Quincy and J. Montgomery opposed the motion for striking out that part which related to salt; of the gentlemen who opposed the amendment, and of course advocated the enquiry of the expediency of the salt tax, Messrs. Crowninshield, Upham, Chittenden, Alston, Witherell and Montgomery generally expressed their disapprobation of continuing a tax on salt, except from absolute necessity.
The question on the amendment, was on motion of Mr. Blount, taken by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. L. J. Alston, Bard, Barker, Basset, Bibb, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Boyle, Brown, Burwell, Butler, Calhoun, J. Campbell, Carlton, Champion, Chittenden, M. Clay, Clifton, Cook, Cuppenger, Dawson, Elliot, Ely, Findley, Franklin, Gardener, Garnett, Goldsborough, Goodwyn, Hoge, Holland, Holmes, Howard, Isley, Johnson, Jones, Kelly, Key, Knight, Lambert, Lewis, Lloyd, Love, Lyon, Macon, J. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow, Mosely, Nelson, Pirkle, Pugh, Randolph, Rea, Penn, Rhea, Ten. Riker, Rowan, Sloan, Smilie, S. Smith, J. Smith, Southard, Stanford, Stedman, Swart, Thompson, Trigg, Van Allen, Van Horn, Wharton, Whitehill, Wilbour, Wilson, Winn—73.
NAYS—Messrs. W. Alston, Bacon, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Crowninshield, Cutts, Dana, Davenport, Deane, Desha, Durell, Gardner, Green, Harris, Heister, Helms, Humphreys, Jenkins, Livermore, Marion, Masters, M'Creery, Milner, J. Montgomery, Mumford, Newbold, Newton, Porter, Quincy, J. Richards, M. Richards, Russell, Sawyer, J. K. Smith, Storer, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Taylor, Thomas, Troup, Upham, Van Rensselaer, M. Williams, Witherell—43.
The question being on the remaining part of the resolution, as respected the Mediterranean fund, Mr. Randolph opposed, & Messrs. G. W. Campbell, W. Alston, Rhea of Ten. Smilie, J. Montgomery and Findley advocated it. The question was, on motion of Mr. Montgomery taken by Yeas & Nays as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Alexander, L. J. Alston, W. Alston, Bacon, Bard, Barker, Basset, Bibb, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Boyle, Brown, Burwell, Butler, Calhoun, G. W. Campbell, Carlton, Chandler, Chittenden, M. Clay, Clifton, Cook, Crowninshield, Culpepper, Cutts, Dana, Dawson, Deane, Desha, Durell, Findley, Fisk, Franklin, Gardner, Goodwin, Gray, Green, Harris, Heister, Helms, Holland, Holmes, Humphreys, Isley, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Kelley, Kenan, Key, Kirkpatrick, Lambert, Livermore, Lloyd, Love, Macon, Marion, Masters, M'Creery, Milner, J. Montgomery, J. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, J. Morrow, Mumford, Nelson, Newbold, Newton, Porter, Pugh, Rea, Pen Rhea, T. J. Richards, M. Richards, Riker, Rowan, Russell, Sawyer, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. K. Smith, S. Smith, J. Smith, Southard, Stanford, Storer, Swart, Taggart, Taylor, Thomas, Thompson, Trigg, Troup, Upham, Van Allen, Van Horn, Van Rensselaer, Wharton, Whitehill, Wilbour, M. Williams, and Witherell—107.
Nay—Messrs. John Campbell, Champion, Gardener, Garnett, Goldsborough, Hoge, Lewis, Mosely, Pirkle, Quincy, Randolph, Stedman, Sturges, and Talmadge—14.
EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber, offering his unfeigned thanks to those gentlemen who have manifested their confidence in him as a teacher, proposes to continue his school at the same place the ensuing year.
In this seminary, youth will be instructed in the Greek, Latin, and English languages; Geography & the use of the Globes; the Elements of Geometry with practical surveying—also the Elements of natural Philosophy, Writing and Arithmetic—Vulgar, Decimal and Analytical. The price of board, tuition, washing, heating, and fuel, will be an hundred dollars for the term, paid quarterly in advance, to commence on the fifteenth of January, and end about the tenth of December following.
Thomas Nelson.
Humanity Hall, Feb. 1st of Hanover, Dec. 16 1807. 3
ON the evening of the present month a negro man came into my store and offered a HUNDRED DOLLAR BANK NOTE, in being questioned, he appeared to be ashamed, and said he got it from his overseer, a M. Pickett of Chesterfield county; I thought it proper to detain the note, and told him that Mr. Pickett must come and satisfy me respecting the same before I would give it up; two days after a man came who called his name Pickett, and said he gave the note to the negro, I then gave him three days to bring some proof how he obtained the note, &c on the day appointed Pickett came, but brought no proof, only saying he got it from his employer in King and Queen county, (whose name as well as I recollect he said was Randall) on enquiry I found there is no such man in that county—the owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges and take the note.
SAMUEL REIL, Grocer.
December 21st 1807.
** Subscriptions for Lewis and Clark's Tour, received at this Office.

Dissolution. THE copartnership of CHARLES I. PRICE & Co. of the city of Richmond, was dissolved on the 21st inst. by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the late firm, are desired to make immediate payment to PRICE & M. CUTCHEN of the city of Philadelphia, or to their lawful attorney only; and those having claims against said concern, are desired to send in their accounts legally attested. CHARLES I. PRICE. ENOCH PRICE. WM. H. M. CUTCHEN. 26th, Nov. 1807. 8t
Notice. THE subscribers having appointed Mr. HUGH CHAMBERS, of the city of Richmond, their lawful attorney, to receive all debts due the late copartnership of CHARLES I. PRICE & Co. All persons indebted to said concern, are requested to make payment to him only. Payments made contrary to this will be void, as no acquittals can be given but from under his hands; and all persons having claims against said concern, are requested to send in their accounts to him legally authenticated for adjustment. ENOCH PRICE. WM. H. M. CUTCHEN. 26th Nov. 1807. 8t
Advertisement. TO BE SOLD, at New-Market, in Amherst County, on Thursday, the last day of Dec. next, to the highest bidder, SUNDRY PROPERTY belonging to the Estate of Hector Cabell, dec. viz: about 40 Negroes, several valuable work Horses, about 500 barrels of Corn, 4 or 500 bushels of Oats, a large quantity of Fodder, and Sundry other Articles too tedious to mention. The sale will continue from day to day until the whole is sold. The Negroes consist of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, and are uncommonly likely and valuable; a part of them will be sold, for one third Cash, one third in six months, and one third in twelve months; the others will be sold on a credit of six and twelve months. Bond with approved security, will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, and a deed in trust on the property, to enforce punctual payment. The Horses, Corn, Oats, Fodder, &c. will be sold in Lots, to suit purchasers, on a credit of six and twelve months. Bond with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, will be required. Robert Rives, Adm'r Of the estate of Hector Cabell. Nov. 15th, 1807. 6w
FOR SALE. And may be seen at the Bell Tavern, one of the most elegant pair of  Full bred Bay Horses, that has ever been exhibited in the city of Richmond—one of them 5 and the other 6 years old Nov 12 W. HAIGHT,
Has for sale, on the Main street, opposite the Old City Tavern, a large and superb assortment of the best made  Mahogany Furniture, Paper Hangings, Mattresses of every description, Window Blinds, &c. &c. &c. all of which he will sell on the most reasonable terms, for cash or country produce. Richmond, Nov. 26. 1807. 2m
For Sale, At the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 1st day of January next, several NEGROES, the property of James Shields, dec'd, at six months credit. I again request and desire all those who have claims against the above estate, to bring them forward before the day of sale, or this notice will be pled in bar hereafter. I also think it advisable for the creditors to attend the sale, as I have my doubts whether there will be estate sufficient to discharge the debts, and am anxious indebted to the above estate, must without delay come forward and discharge their accounts, or suits will be assuredly brought. John P. Shields, Adm'r Of James Shields, dec. Dec. 4th, 1807. 3w
Land for Sale! PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscribers 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 Lockett'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, saving all former encumbrances. The improvements upon this land are such as are usual upon good plantations in this part of the country, but better fenced than usual. CHARLES WOODSON, } Trustees. JAMES MADISON, } Prince Edward, 16 Oct 1807 10w
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 Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge—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 Dandridge, 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 last day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof. BERN'D LIPSCOMB. NATH'L FOX. 3d Oct. 1807 10w
Rees's New Cyclopaedia. Vol. 6th, part 1st; or No. 11. of this work, is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers, on application at this office. The subscription is still open. Nov. 27. 429
TO BE SOLD, At Paineyville, 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, by October 11, 1807 10w
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Virginia Assembly, praying that the lands whereof John M'Murry dec'd seized, may be sold for the purpose of satisfying his just debts, he having no heir or legal representative to inherit the same. WM OVERTON, Adm'r, de bonis non, of John M'Murry. Prince Edward, Oct. 27. 1807. 2m
ADVERTISEMENT. Just Received, a General Assortment of  Dutch Bolting Cloth, Of a superior quality. J. Darmsdatt. Oct. 22, 1807. 4f
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Archibald Cary Randolph of Goochland county, to secure the payment of a debt due Samuel Harris of Powhatan county, amounting to one hundred and fifty three pounds eighteen shillings, with interest from the date of said instrument, will be sold, the following PROPERTY, viz. one Negro Woman, Nelly, and her son John, and a Mulatto Girl, Priscilla, the property of said Randolph, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Friday the fifteenth of January, 1808, at Jefferson, to satisfy the said debt, together with all costs and charges attending the execution of said trust. Alban Gilpin, trustee. Nov. 9th, 1807. 10w
FOR SALE, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS,  Two Likely Negro Men. If the above negroes are not disposed of at private sale before the first day of January next, they will on that day be offered at public auction, in the town of Jefferson, Powhatan county, for cash. James R. Stokes. Jefferson, Nov. 21. 1807. 10w
Hampden Sidney College. THE Trustees wish to inform the public, that they have lately engaged the Rev. Moses Hoge of Sheppard's Town in this state, to remove to the College, and to take charge of it as President. They wish also to give notice, that the buildings are in a comfortable state of repair, and that boarding and tuition for students continue at the usual rates. Prince Edward, 12th Nov. 1807. 6w
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE. Authorized by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland; the scheme of which lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing besides a large number of other good prizes, 1 Prize of 30,000 Dollars, 1 do. of 15,000 Dollars, 3 do. of 10,000 Dollars, 2 do. of 5,000 Dollars, 8 do. of 1,500 Dollars, 7 do. of 1,000 Dollars. Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21500 tickets, 10000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On Thursday the 31st day of December next, And to draw 500 tickets per day. TICKETS & SHARES Are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly at Ten and a half dollars each for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Mark and Charles Street, Baltimore. The Grandmaster of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets. G. & R. WAITE. One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks. The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next—Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, Maiden Lane, New York. N. B. Discount adventurers, accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New York, may have tickets and shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them.—A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the printer of this paper, for the inspection of adventurers. October 14th, 1807. 10w
For Sale, MY Dwelling House, and Four Half-Acre Lots of Ground, in the Town of Manchester, as formerly advertised: On receiving a part in cash, I am disposed to give a considerable credit, for the balance of purchase, or I will take young Negroes at a fair valuation, and Land in the State of Ohio, Tennessee or Kentucky, on such terms as may be agreed on—If the said property is not sold between now and Christmas, it will be leased to an approved tenant for a term of years. ARCH'D CAMPBELL. Manchester, Nov. 30, 1807. 1f
20 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY about the 8th May from Richmond, JACOB, a very black fellow, about six feet high, twenty-eight years old, handsome address and very artful, has several scars on his neck, and one or two, I believe, on his left cheek, resembling small pox pits, a watermark by trade, and left his master in the basin of the canal in the above city when he went off, at which time he broke open the store of a gentleman in Richmond and stole to a large amount, for which said gentleman has offered a reward of 50 dollars for apprehending said fellow (as I am informed) —he has a numerous acquaintance in the said city, the counties of Hanover and Caroline, in one of which he was raised, and where I expect he may be harbored. The above reward will be paid and all reasonable charges, for securing said fellow in any jail so I get him, or delivered me in Bent Creek, Buckingham, Virginia. Samuel Horsley. November 20, 1807. 1f 1d
FOR SALE, THE well known Estate called ABINGDON, in the county of Gloucester, formerly the property of Adison Lewis, Esq. containing about 500 acres of valuable high and low land. Much may be said in favor of this estate as to neighborhood, prospect, health, buildings, enclosures, water, quality of soil, and its present state of cultivation. A considerable portion of the low land is finely seeded with barley. For terms and further information, apply to the Rev. John Ellis in Richmond, or to William P. Byrd, Esq. on the premises. Dec. 4. 10w
Land, Negroes, &c. FOR SALE. On Saturday the 9th day of January next, at the late residence of Obadiah Kent, dec'd, in the county of Halifax, a few miles from the courthouse, will be sold, to the highest bidder, the whole of the Estate of the said decedent, consisting of a valuable tract of Land of about 417 acres, on which there is a dwelling house almost new, with two rooms on the lower floor, in each of which there is a fine place, in good stone chimneys annexed; there are also good barns, stables and other outbuildings suitable for the accommodation of a family, a good orchard of fruit trees, and land cleared and well enclosed sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage. This land is well adapted to the raising tobacco and all kinds of grain, and will be sold upon long credit, the payments to be equally and annually apportioned, as may be agreed on, and made known on the day of sale, and bonds with good security and a deed of trust upon the premises to be given by the purchaser to secure such payments. Also, six likely Negroes of different ages and abilities, mostly young and valuable; a quantity of fat Pork, stocks of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c; crops of Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats & Fodder; with a variety of Household and Kitchen furniture of a good quality, and plantation Tools and Utensils. The negroes and pork will be sold for cash, or negotiable notes upon demand; for other articles a credit until the 1st day of January 1809 will be given. In all cases bonds with approved security, to carry interest from their date if not punctually paid, will be required; and the title of all property will remain in the executors until such bonds are executed. BERN'DMAN GREEN. Adm'g Ex'r of Obadiah Kent, dec'd. Halifax county, Dec. 1, 1807. 3w
Notice. THE concern of LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, which has hitherto been conducted by them jointly, will in future be managed alone by CHANCELLOR H. SAUNDERS, who is fully authorized, for that purpose. He is alone authorized to receive and grant discharges for debts due them; the late state of health of John L. Lesueur, the other partner, being such as to require him to retire to the country for some time, in the hope of its restoration. John L. Lesueur. Chan. H. Saunders. Richmond, 3d Dec 1807. 3w
FOR SALE, By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the Subscriber, by William Davidson, on the 14th day of February last, for certain purposes therein mentioned, I shall proceed to sell at public auction, on the premises, for Cash, on Friday, the first day of January 1808, at 10, o'clock, a certain  LOT OF GROUND. With the improvements thereon, lying and being in the city of Richmond, containing 24 feet on the Main Street, to the line of Walter Shelton's Lot, thence back with the line of said Shelton's Lot 50 feet, thence 24 feet to the cross street leading by Todd's Lot, thence 50 feet to the said Main Street, it being a part of the Lot No. 20, lately occupied by Cunningham Burton, dec. and now in the occupancy of Wm. Davidson. Frederick Pleasants, trustee. Richmond, Dec. 5, 1807.
TO BE SOLD, On Wednesday, the 6th day of January next, (if fair, if not the next fair day,) at the late Dwelling House of Reuben George, dec. in Henrico county, about seven miles below Richmond, on the stage road leading to Williamsburg, to the highest bidder, on nine months credit, for all sums above five dollars, upon the purchaser giving bond and approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid—for all sums under, cash will be required, the HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, Crop of Corn, Fodder and Shucks, Stock of every kind, Plantation Utensils, a valuable parcel of Lumber, such as Plank & Scantling. At the same time and place, will be hired, for the ensuing year, from twenty to twenty-five NEGROES—the Land also will be rented and possession given immediately by the Executor. Henrico county, Dec. 4, 1807. 10w
Manchester Turnpike Company. THE Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, will attend at James Brook's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the 31st day of this month, for the purpose of receiving proposals and making contracts for keeping the Road in good repair for one year. Satisfactory security will be required of any person, who shall undertake the business, and a few Horses and Carts may be furnished by the Directors. James Brander, Clk. Dec. 14, 1807. 4f
Thomas Courtney, TAILOR. RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the encouragement he has received this winter, and hopes to merit a continuance of their patronage. P.S. Wanted immediately, three Journeyman Tailors, who are men of sobriety and integrity; to such will be given the best wages that is given in Richmond, by me SW T C
Drugs & Medicines. IN pursuance of a deed of trust executed to us by William I. Stone for purposes therein mentioned, we shall proceed to sell on the premises, on the 15th day of January next, for cash, a LOT, in the town of Columbia, adjoining the tobacco warehouse, on which there is a large and commodious two story store house, calculated and constructed for a store and family, a new smoke house, and an unfinished wood house 16 feet by 26. Matthew Wills. Thomas Wills. William Pasteur. Fluvanna, 10th Dec. 1807. 4w 1/2
Lands, Negroes, Stock, &c. FOR SALE. To be sold, at Public Auction, on Monday the eleventh day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at my Plantation called the Goose-Ponds, and continue from day to day until all are sold—The following Property, viz: MY Tract of Land, on Pagankey River, about one hundred acres of which are low grounds, lying partly in Caroline and partly in King William, called the Goose Ponds, containing 842 acres, more or less. The quality of the Land, the buildings, beauty of situation, water and neighborhood, renders it an object worthy the attention of any gentleman wishing to purchase; a crop of Wheat is sown thereon.—Also, a Tract of Land in the State of Kentucky, on the waters of Lewis's Creek, a branch of Green-River, about one mile from the same and about sixty miles above the mouth, containing 1803 3-8 acres, more or less, to which there is an undisputed title.—Terms of sale, one fourth in ready money, and three annual instalments for the balance, to be secured by deeds of trust upon the Land, with bonds and approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.—Also, two other tracts of Land, the one lying in Henry county, containing 2100 acres, and the other supposed to lie in Greenbrier county, containing 2600 acres, conveyed by Thomas Hooper to Wm. Morris.—Terms of sale and other information, will be made known on the day of sale.—Also, about forty likely Negroes, about one half or two thirds for cash, the balance at twelve months credit, for which bonds and approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.—Also, the Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Plantation Utensils, the crops of Corn, Fodder, &c. for which six months credit will be allowed for all sums above twenty dollars, on receiving bonds with approved security—and for all sums under twenty dollars, cash. Those having legal claims against me may perhaps find it to their interest to attend this sale. BENJAMIN TOLER. September 4, 1807. wids
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
To be Sold, To the highest bidder, at the late Dwelling House of Jesse Hargrave, dec in Caroline county, near the Fall Mills, on Monday, the 28th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, and to continue from day to day, until all is disposed of, the following property, to wit: Ten or Twelve likely YOUNG NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, the Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Fattened Hogs, with a complete set of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, belonging to the estate of said deceased, on a credit of twelve months, for all sums above ten dollars, and for all sums under ten dollars, cash will be required, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Those indebted to the estate of said deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated, on or before the day of sale, that provision may be made to discharge the same. William Harris, Adm'r With the will annexed. Nov. 27th, 1807. wids
TO BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 29th of December next.  A Tract of Land, In Powhatan county, about 4 miles from the courthouse and 2 from Pettersville Church, containing by a late survey 450 acres. There are many considerable conveniences attached to this land, being in a good neighborhood, in which are a number of manufacturing and grist mills, is remarkably well watered, abounding with good springs, and bounded on 3 sides with 3 bold creeks, on the smallest of which is a large manufacturing mill within 400 yards of my barn, the soil very good, & remarkably level. On this tract are two settlements with good orchards of well selected fruit trees on each, which may be sold separately. The terms of sale will be one third of the money in hand, and the other two thirds to be paid in four equal annual payments, giving bond, &c and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments. At the same time and place, will be SOLD, as above, the crops of Corn, Fodder and Oats—the Stock of all kinds, plantation Utensils, household and kitchen Furniture, one good London made Still—apple and peach Brandy, a quantity of late Cyder Vinegar &c. Cash will be required for all sums under twenty dollars. Six months credit on all sums between 20 and 80 dollars, and twelve months on all sums above 80 dollars. Also to be hired for one year, to commence the first of January next, eight or nine Negroes on the usual terms: DAVID OWEN. Nov. 25, 1807. w4t
FOR SALE, N. B. The sale will be continued from day to day until the whole is sold. D. O.
DRUGS & MEDICINES, And a great variety of valuable PATENT MEDICINES, which they are determined to sell on reasonable terms. DANIEL WM. SACKRIDER offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity as a practitioner of Physic, Surgery, &c. &c. He has every reason to believe his professional services will be satisfactory to those who will honor him with their confidence. Richmond, July 20th, nearly opposite Doct Foushee's. 12m
WANTED, A PERSON well qualified to act as a Bar-keeper, understanding the method of keeping accounts in that line, and one who will not be unwilling to do all the business that may reasonably be expected from this laborious calling. Any person inclined to engage in the above mentioned business, and qualified to discharge the duties as required above, will meet with an advantageous situation, on application to the printer, either personally or by one. Richmond, 17th December, 1807. 3w
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 sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. abovementioned, 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, 649 62 of new six. of subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 37 If subscribed between the 1st January and 17th March, 1808, 619 06 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, 853 62 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.
Notice, THAT the following articles, manufactured at the Penitentiary, with the prices thereof annexed, are constantly kept for sale at the store of Nicholas Hallam, 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. 11 1-2 12 1-2 20d. 11 12 20d. 11 12 Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails. Men's fine shoes from 12s to 13s 6d coarse do from 7s 6d to 10s Women's fine do from 7s 6d to 9s Boys & Miss's do from 5s 6d to 6s Negroes' shoes from 7s 6d to 9s Richmond, November 4th, 1807. 1f
House Servants. Wanted on HIRE, for the next year, TWO ACTIVE BOYS, Accustomed to wait in a house. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Dec 14 4w
WANTED, A PERSON well qualified to act as a Bar-keeper, understanding the method of keeping accounts in that line, and one who will not be unwilling to do all the business that may reasonably be expected from this laborious calling. Any person inclined to engage in the above mentioned business, and qualified to discharge the duties as required above, will meet with an advantageous situation, on application to the printer, either personally or by one. Richmond, 17th December, 1807. 3w