The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1808-05-12 00:00:00

to agree upon one which should at the same time accurate and complete; that the clause in its present form would do much towards the accomplishment of our object; and that what remained it would be in their power, as it certainly was in their inclination, to supply, as effectually as in the treaty itself, by taking occasion to state, in a letter which it was intended should be delivered to us on their part at the time of the signature of the treaty, which you will hereafter find explained, the theory and practice of the British government on this subject.
This reasoning was in no degree satisfactory, and it was resisted accordingly, but without effect. The proposed substitute for a definition by treaty might be of some value, and was not therefore opposed; but it was obvious that it would be greatly impaired, if not wholly destroyed, by the nature of the letter, of which we had received a full explanation, and in which the suggested statement was to be inserted.
The eleventh article regulates the great question of our commerce with enemies colonies, the interruption of which was one of the principal causes of the late disagreement between the two countries. We trust that the compromise which has been made on this point, will be advantageous to our commercial interest, and satisfactory to our government. The British commissioners were very desirous of burthening this intercourse with several severe restrictions, to place, as they did not hesitate to state, their own merchants on an equal footing, in the great markets of the continent, with those of the U. States. With that view and to settle all questions concerning the continuity of the voyage, they proposed that all articles of West-India produce should be stored in the U. States for a term of one month, be transported thence to Europe in another ship from that in which they were brought, and be likewise subjected to a duty of at least four per cent. on re-exportation. They finally agreed however to relinquish all these preferences, except the landing of the goods in the U. States, and the payment (by which is understood the securing of the payment) in the mode prescribed by our law of one per cent. on such European articles as may be carried thence to the colonies, and of two per cent. on such West-India productions as may be carried to Europe, including the parent and every other country. We are persuaded that this arrangement will be attended with less inconvenience to the parties than the other restrictions above mentioned, or either of them. The storing of the goods especially for a month seemed to be peculiarly objectionable, as it would have subjected us to a serious injury without being attended with any circumstance to alleviate the regret inseparable from it. We flatter ourselves that the sum agreed to be paid will not be felt as a heavy one on our merchants, whose patriotism will be gratified by the recollection that the duty which they pay will be found to the advantage of their country. By the compromise which is made, the practical enjoyment of the rights of each party is foreborne, in the manner stated and for the term specified, while the rights themselves are reserved. The stipulation being in the form of a concession on the part of Great-Britain, is intended to mitigate her principle where it applies, but in no respect to enlarge the sphere of its operation. No judicial decision of the court of Admiralty in this country has hitherto extended the British principle to enemies colonies in the East Indies, and it is understood that it does not apply to the greater part of any of them. Some cases are depending before it, from the vice admiralty courts of Halifax and Colombo, which will bring the point into question. Should the opinion of the court be that the principle is applicable to the colony to which the cause relates, then the party will have the advantage of the provision contained in this article; should it on the contrary decide that it does not apply to such colony, then the trade between it and the parent country will be free. This view of the subject was entertained equally by the British commissioners and ourselves, and is that, as they assure us, which the court of admiralty will adopt in its decisions. We endeavored to exempt this branch of the trade with enemies colonies from the operation of the British principle; but that was found impracticable. We flatter ourselves that the arrangement made respecting it will be deemed the next most eligible one that could have been adopted, and that it will produce in practice, in a great measure, if not altogether, the same effect.
The twelfth article establishes the maritime jurisdiction of the U. States to the distance of five marine miles from their coast, in favor of their own vessels and unarmed vessels of all other powers who may acknowledge the same limit. This government contended that three marine miles was the greatest extent to which the pretension could be carried by the law of nations, and resisted, at the instance of the admiralty and the law officers of the crown in Doctors Commons, the concession which was supposed to be made by this arrangement, with great earnestness. The ministry seemed to view our claim in the light of an innovation of dangerous tendency, whose admission, especially at the present time, might be deemed an act unworthy of the government. The outrages lately committed on our coast, which made some provision of the kind necessary, as an useful lesson to the commanders of their squadrons, and a reparation for the insults offered to our government, increased the difficulty of obtaining any accommodation whatever. The British commissioners did not fail to represent that which is contained in this article, as a strong proof of a conciliatory disposition in their government, towards the government and people of the U. States. The limit established was not so extensive as that which we had contended for and expected to have obtained. We persuade ourselves, however, that the great object which we contemplated by an arrangement of the kind will result from that which has been made. The article in the treaty, in connection with the causes which produced it, has an interesting occurrence in the history of our country, which cannot fail to produce the most salutary consequences. It is to be presumed that the sentiment of respect for Great Britain has been shown by this means for the U. States, and will be felt and obtained in future by her squadrons, in their visit on our coast, and in our bays and harbors. It is equally fair to presume that an example of consideration which it affords their favor by a nation so vastly distant at sea, will be followed by others.
The thirteenth article it is agreed that which shall be given by the
to be increased to a greater amount than was required by the 19th article of the treaty of 1794. It is also enjoined in stronger and more definite terms on the British government, in this than in the former article, to see that its ships of war and privateers shall observe, in a manner the most favorable to neutrals, the acknowledged principles and rules of the law of nations, in the search of merchant vessels. We endeavored to obtain an arrangement more adequate to the object, and relinquished the pursuit of it with regret. While the subject of visitation and search was under consideration, the British commissioners assured us that their government would regulate it in a satisfactory manner to the U. States by act of parliament, especially in respect to privateers, which assurance was repeated when the treaty was signed.
The following articles, to the 21st inclusive, are taken from the treaty of 1794. The British commissioners showed a desire to retain them, and as it appeared that they had in substance been introduced into the treaty with France, of 1801, and that an attempt on our part to omit them would be thought unaccommodating and captious, we agreed to them.
The twenty-second article contains a new and useful provision in favor of the unfortunate in the case of shipwreck.
The twenty-third article, after declaring that it is the intention of the high contracting parties that the people of their respective dominions shall be on the footing of the most favored nations, stipulates that in case either of the parties shall hereafter grant any additional advantages in navigation or commerce to any other nation, the citizens or subjects of the other party shall fully participate in them. This article is deemed peculiarly important in many views, but more especially in its application to the British possessions in the East-Indies. If it can be shown that any peculiar accommodation is or shall be hereafter granted to any other powers, we become entitled to it of course.
The twenty-fourth article engages that the parties shall communicate to each other the laws which their respective legislatures may enact for the abolition or limitation of the African slave trade, and that they will also use their best endeavors to procure the co-operation of other powers for the complete abolition of that trade. As this engagement reposes on our laws, it follows that it does not enjoin any obligation unknown to them. If it should be acted on at all by our government, farther than by communicating to this the laws of congress, as is proposed in the first part of the article, the sphere of its operation would be a very contracted one, till the year 1808. After that period such a co-operation on a more enlarged scale would become a constitutional measure of the government, and, as we think, a suitable one. Mr. Fox had taken great interest in this question, and it is understood that in suggesting the idea, in the address of the House of commons to the king, of obtaining the co-operation of other powers, the United States were held particularly in view. The British commissioners proposed the article, and showed great desire that we should agree to it. As this stipulation was not comprised within the scope of our instructions, we have thought it duty to explain to you the cause to which its admission into the treaty is to be attributed.
The twenty-fifth article was introduced for the purpose of protecting other powers having treaties with either party, in the enjoyment of the rights secured by them. The stipulation contained in our treaty with France, in 1803, of certain commercial privileges in favor of French and Spanish subjects for a defined term in Louisiana, made such a provision particularly necessary.
The twenty-sixth article fixes the term of the treaty at ten years from the date of the exchange of the ratifications.
We are sorry to add that this treaty contains no provision against the impressment of our seamen. Our dispatch of the 11th of November, communicated to you the result of our labors on that subject, and our opinion that, although this government did not feel itself at liberty to relinquish, formally by treaty, its claim to search our merchant vessels for British seamen, its practice would nevertheless, be essentially if not completely abandoned. That opinion has been since confirmed by frequent conferences on the subject with the British commissioners, who have repeatedly assured us that in their judgment, we were made as secure against the exercise of their pretension by the policy which their government had adopted, in regard to that very delicate and important question, as we could have been made by treaty. It is proper to observe, however, that the good effect of this disposition and its continuance may depend in a great measure on the means which may be taken by the congress hereafter to check desertions from the British service. If the treaty is ratified, & a perfect good understanding produced by it between the two countries, it will be easy for their governments, by friendly communications, to state to each other what they respectively desire, and in that mode to arrange the business as satisfactorily as it could be done by treaty.
We regret also to be under the necessity of stating, that no provision has been made by the treaty to indemnify our citizens for their losses by the late seizures, and other violations of the law of nations. This object engaged our attention in every stage of the negotiation, and was not abandoned by the signature of the treaty. On the day it was signed, we stated in explicit terms to the British commissioners, that we could not conclude, without having a satisfactory assurance, by them, of the part their government intended to take, equally in regard to the vessels and cargoes which had been condemned, and the suits that were depending. The principle established in the correspondence between Mr. King and lord Hawkesbury, we admitted should form the boundary of our claim, in respect to the seizures for an imputed illegal trade; for every violation of which, in cases of condemnation, we expected a full indemnity, and a dismissal of all the causes still depending, that were protected by it. The British commissioners observed, that it was neither their wish nor expectation, that we should relinquish our claim; on the contrary, they were willing we should preserve it, with which view they proposed that we should present them a paper, bearing date prior to the signature, which should make the reservation in such form as we thought best suited to the object. They intimated that in cases of vested right, it was not in the power of their government to interfere to the prejudice of the parties, and that it would be hard on
us to be sensible that it would be more at liberty to enter into suitable friendly explanations with the government of France, on the subject of the decree in question, after the adjustment of their differences with Great-Britain, than while they existed, as it likewise must be, that the prospect of obtaining satisfactory explanations on that point, of France, would be better while they acted under their own impulse as an independent and friendly power, than it would be in case they entered into an engagement of the kind proposed with her adversary. The British commissioners admitted that these considerations were entitled to much attention; at length, however, after the subject had been, as we had reason to believe, maturely weighed in the cabinet, they informed us that their government still thought it incumbent on it to make a reservation of their right to counteract the policy of France, in case our government did not give them the satisfaction they desired, either by suitable assurances before the ratification of the treaty, or by its conduct afterwards. With this view they presented us a paper which we have the honor to transmit with this dispatch. In transmitting to you this paper, it is our duty to observe that we do not consider ourselves a party to it, or as having given it in any the slightest degree our sanction. The incident which produced the paper was unexpected on our part, and without entering into its merits, we used our best exertions to diminish its effect in relation to the objects of our negotiation. The British commissioners brought the incident into view, and made it the subject of discussion in the manner above stated, as they did the part which it became their government to take in the depending negotiation in consequence of it. We therefore thought, not only that we were at liberty, but that it was impetiously our duty to use our best exertions to make the paper which they proposed to present to us, in reference to the decree of France, as little injurious as possible, and even to urge that decree as a strong reason why Great-Britain should be more explicit and satisfactory in her definition of neutral rights, as well for the purpose of vindicating herself against the strong denunciation contained, as to enable our government to urge with more force with the government of France its objections to the decree. We were glad to find that these remarks were not altogether without effect, as will appear by the paper referred to, especially the definition it gives of a blockade, which is tolerably correct.
You will observe, that the commerce between the United States and the British colonies which bound them to the east & north has not been regulated by this treaty. The British commissioners refused to agree to any arrangement of it, in consequence of our declining to admit their Canada and Hudson-Bay traders into Louisiana. It has occurred to us, that it might be advantageous to the United States, and consistent with the views of our government to comprise both these objects, under suitable regulations, in a separate convention, especially if they can be made instrumental to a satisfactory establishment of our boundaries. We have reason to think, that in the form of a new act, in connection with these other objects, it would be more agreeable to this government to settle the question of boundary, according to the views of the president and senate, than by ratifying the convention already entered into, with the exception of the 5th article. The British commissioners have expressed their willingness to proceed in the business, for the purpose of arranging all these topics in a satisfactory manner, as lord Hawkesbury has likewise done; and it seems highly important to take advantage of this disposition, to settle amicably with this government, at the present time, every remaining cause of strife, so far as it may be practicable. Should we undertake to form such a convention, the commercial part of it will of course be limited to the same term, not to exceed that of the treaty. We shall also be attentive to the conditions on which the traders with the Indian tribes are to be admitted into Louisiana; by being particularly careful that it be done on such conditions as to render it impossible for them to do any injury. We are persuaded that such regulations might be adopted, as would, even at this time, have that effect. We are confident that our population will have so far spread over the whole surface of that country, by the time the treaty would expire, as to supercede the necessity of renewing it.
We have the honor to be, With great consideration & esteem, Sir, Your most obedient servants JAMES MONROE, WM. PINKNEY.
[Here follows the Treaty and the Official Note of the British commissioners, published in the Enquirer of the 12th of April.] (To be Continued.)
From the Boston Chronicle. CAUTION! Beware, the Swindlers are under arms. Eighty thousand muskets, inspected by order of the Emperor of France, and thrown by as refuse, useless arms, were purchased last summer, at the rate of half a dollar each, and shipped to the United States! The law of Massachusetts passed on the 8th of March, 1805, will not allow the Militia to carry arms, which, if purchased after that day, have not been proved and marked by a legal inspector. This caution we have from good authority.
NEW-YORK LEGISLATURE.
WORTHY OF IMITATION.
"In the list of printed statutes (says the New-York American Citizen) I have counted upwards of 15 for the encouragement of religious and charitable institutions—a number relative to education—and near seventy laws relative to state roads, turnpike companies and canal improvements. But in this extraordinary crisis, the attention of the Legislature appears to have been particularly devoted to manufactures. Great beds of iron ore lie in the county of Essex, and never failing springs of salt water in the county of Onondaga, sufficient to supply the whole country with those indispensable articles. Acts were passed concerning the public salt works and extending that establishment; also, a large portion of the public woods was set aside in order to promote the manufacturing of iron. The useful invention of steam boats was patronised. Great encouragement is also held out for the introduction of the Irish mode of putting up and preserving beef and pork."
"Large premiums from 150 to 50 dollars are offered for the best specimens of woollen cloth manufactured in this state, to be deter-
mined by a similar purpose by the courts of common Pleas in the several counties. Money was also loaned by the state for the encouragement of a Woollen Manufactory at Poughkeepsie, a Linen Manufactory at Schenectady, and a Cotton Manufactory at Watervliet—and the overseers of certain useful factories are exempted from militia duty. Thus these three great and important Manufactories of Woolen, of Linen, and of Cotton, have been most munificently patronized. The cloth manufactured at Poughkeepsie is equal to the best imported."
"The introduction of Merino sheep into the United States, by chancellor Livingston and col. Humphreys, is an object of inestimable importance and eminently entitles them to the public gratitude. The French emperor, ever attentive to the promotion of the power of France, has imported into that country upwards of a million Spanish sheep of that breed. Our Legislature have not neglected this subject. They have offered premiums for bringing Merino rams into each county, and each town is authorised to levy a tax upon dogs, for the purpose of purchasing that animal. Thus, in a few years, a new breed of sheep of incomparable excellence, will be spread over the state, and a firm foundation is laid, for supplying ourselves with the best materials for clothing."
"The purchase of Louisiana, has opened an extensive field for enterprise in the Fur Trade. This commerce, which is all important to secure the affections and to establish an influence over the Indian Tribes, is now entirely in the hands of the British. This state has incorporated a Fur Company, with extensive powers and large capital—but so restricted as to prevent any foreign participation—and we may expect that the waters of the Hudson instead of the St. Lawrence, will in future convey to the ocean the rich furs of the vast countries to the west. This is the first and the only attempt ever made since the Declaration of Independence to secure this valuable trade to ourselves."
"Nor have the Legislature been inactive in the cultivation of the fine arts. An academy of that kind has been incorporated in the city of New-York, and part of the government House has been assigned for the accommodation of that institution, and for the exhibition of their choice collection of casts, upon the finest models of ancient sculpture, and of architectural and other works, the gift of the French Emperor, constituting altogether a museum unrivalled in America and equalled by few on the continent of Europe."
"Thus a republican legislature has had in view every principal ingredient of individual comfort, and of public prosperity. No object was too small to escape the notice, nor too great to prevent their exertion. Our immense frontiers to the north and west—our commercial emporium are protected—arms and artillery are distributed in every direction—armories and arsenals established—the necessities of the people relieved, and the seeds of the most important manufactures planted, which will spring up into an abundant harvest of national wealth."
Extract of a letter from Albany, date April 3d, and written by an intelligent and active member of the incorporated society for the promotion of arts.
"Of late there is a great spirit of manufacturing with us. Every week the society has samples of woollen cloth sent for their inspection. There is a manufactory of broad cloth set up at Poughkeepsie by a Mr. Booth. He brought to this city last week a piece of his own manufacturing, being of the common width of that sort of cloth. It was a very fine and good piece and is now selling in this city at $7 10-1000 per yard. It was made of the Merino wool, which he purchased of Mr. R. R. Livingston. The state has loaned to Mr. Booth, I think, about $5000 to enable him to carry on the business more extensively."
"About twenty miles north of this place another foreigner has established a manufactory for spinning flax and hemp into yarn and twine, by machinery, which has been imported from England, and which is said to be very curious; and that two girls by this mode will spin as much and better in one day than ten women can do in the same time by the usual mode. The state has also loaned to this man a sum of money to extend his business."
"A bill passed the Senate, and no doubt will pass the assembly for introducing into this state the Merino breed of sheep by offering fifty dollars to any person who will first bring into any county a full blooded Merino ram, where there is none before, to be kept there one year from September next."
"If the embargo continues any length of time, we shall think that we can do without European woollens and linens. I shall procure two volumes of our proceedings, one for yourself and the other for the Congress library." &c.
*Mr. Booth is from England.
The British government by this time know the exact value of their correspondence in the United States; it is not indeed surprising that the government of England should be deceived, when the agents it employs have an interest in the deceit.
Mr. Timothy Pickering, who almost made a home of Mr. Rose's lodging at Washington—is in this city now, and he appears to be equally familiar and domesticated with the British Consul, Phineas Bond.
Had the British government sought information from such men as Mr. Baring,* they might have saved their colonies and their manufactures from the ruin which the deceptive accounts of their agents here, have involved them in.
Mr. Rose, by the course he pursued here, appears to have studied the federal prints, and taken their publications as the sense or the nonsense of America; he confessed, before he left Washington, that he departed from this country with opinions of it very different from those he brought with him from on board the Statira.
The nations of Europe, when they read the correspondence of the British minister, and compare it with the mild but manly—the vigorous but temperate—the correct, just and noble reply of Mr. Madison, will find that the talents of the new world are not inferior to the policy of its government, and that both stand on a high eminence compared with the wretched diplomats of the unfortunate British nation.....Aurora
* Alexander Baring, Esq. Member of Parliament, author of a Pamphlet entitled, "An Enquiry into the causes and consequences of the Orders in Council; and an examination of the conduct of G. Britain towards the neutral commerce of America," which has been highly spoken of in Parliament, and much celebrated by the republican papers of the U. S. Ed. Enq.

Captain Brumley, of the ship Hope from Can- ton, informs us, that on the 26th of April, in lat 31, 12, long 69, 25, he was boarded from a Spanish felucca schooner, a privateer, with 35 men, who took out capt. B. his officers, and all his men excepting four; then robbed the cabin of two chests of tea, 3 boxes of china, 300 wt. powder, 30 muskets, 20 pistols, and a number of other articles; broke open the captain's and crew's chests, desks, &c. took all their wear- ing apparel, money, &c. and threatened to stab the second officer because he refused to leave the ship. The privateersmen said they believed the Hope to be a British vessel under American co- lours, and threatened they would have a prize of her, were it not for the want of a sufficient num- ber of men. This privateer, the day before, had captured a brig under British colours.
On the day capt. Neville sailed from St. Mary's, the United States' Gun-Boat No. 2, commanded by capt. Elliott, seized and took possession of an American schooner from St. Augustine, as she was attempting to evade the Embargo Law by passing to the Spanish side.
PHILADELPHIA, May 4. STATE COMMITTEE OF CORRESPON- DENCE. At a stated meeting of the committee of correspondence, appointed by the convention assembled at Lancaster, at the last session of the legislature, held at the house of John Miller, in Fourth street, on Saturday, the 30th April, 1808.
It was Resolved, That it be recommended to the democratic citizens of the city of Phi- ladelphia, to assemble in town meeting, on Monday, the 16th day of May next, at the state house, at four o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of expressing their opinion on the choice of candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States, at the next general election. Published by order of the committee, THOS: LEIFER, Chairman. WM. DUANE, Secretary pro tem.
The following are the documents laid before the House of Representatives by Mr. Clark of New Orleans, on the 25th of April last, and ordered by the house to be printed.— To give a connected view of the subject, we prefix Mr. Clark's introductory state- ment, which has been already published. With the same view, we submit to these do- cuments a letter from Mr. Elliott, from Pennsylvania, formerly commissioner for running the line between the United States and Florida, to General Wilkinson of which, Mr. Elliott, of his own accord fur- nished Mr. Clark with a copy, and has since, at Mr. Clark's request, permitted him to use it as he might think proper. Baltimore & North American.
Pursuant to the resolution of the house calling on me for testimony relative to Gen- eral Wilkinson's receipt of money from the Spaniards, I now lay before it some original papers, corroborating the statement which I have already given. No. 1. The first is a translation: of a let- ter in Spanish from Thomas Power to Don Thomas Portel, dated at New Ma- drid, June 27, 1795, and containing the reasons why it was proper for Portel to deliver to Power, without an order in writing from General Wilkinson, a sum of money which had been placed for that purpose in Portel's hands by the Span- ish government of New Orleans. The original letter is subjoined in the hand writing of Power, with which I am ac- quainted.
This letter explains the deposition of Mr. Derbigny, and also makes mention of the let- ter in cypher from Gen. Wilkinson to Gayo- so, then governor of Natches, of which a translation in the hand writing of Gayoso, has heretofore been laid before the house. It may be proper to add, that I am well ac- quainted with the hand writing of Gayoso, in which this translation is written, and that he has been dead more than eight years.
No. 2. A translation of Portel's answer to the foregoing letter, dated at New- Madrid, on the same day, June 27, 1796. The original is subjoined, in the hand writing of Portel, with which I am ac- quainted. The object of this correspondence seems to have been to furnish Portel with the means of explaining to his superiors, his motives for delivering the money without a written order.
No. 3 and 4, are two original papers in the hand writing of Philip Nolan, with which I am well acquainted. Nolan was the confidential agent of General Wilkin- son, in 1795; and has been dead several years.
These two papers are stated by Powers, to be several instructions given to him by Gen. Wilkinson, after the latter received the mon- ey from Portel mentioned in No. 1 and 2.— The instructions according to Power's state- ment, were given in the hand writing of No- lan, as a measure of precaution against the danger of detection. The 5640 $ of which they make mention, are stated by Power to be a part of the sum received for Wilkinson of Portel, which Power after his arrival in Ken- tucky, was obliged to use for the expenses of his journey.
No. 5, is the translation of a letter to the Baron de Carondelet from Thomas Power, dated at New Orleans, May 9, 1797, after his return from Kentucky. The original letter in Spanish, is subjoined. It is in Power's hand writing, with which I am acquainted. It explains the affair of the 640 dollars mentioned in the secret instruc- tions (No. 3, and 4) and refers to, and quotes those instructions as the instructions of general Wilkinson. No. 6, is the translation of the Baron de Carondelet's answer to this letter. The answer is in Spanish, and in the hand writing of D. Andres Arrieta, secretary to the government, which I know—it is signed by the baron de Carondelet, with whose signature I am acquainted. DANIEL CLARK. [The DOCUMENTS will hereafter ap- pear.]
Sag Harbor, April 30.—The fast sail- ing sch'r Nassau, capt. Latham, arrived this day from Machias. We are informed that letters had been received at that place from the collector at Passamaquoddy, inform- ing, that there were upwards of a hundred vessels at that place, and he found it impos- sible to execute the laws. The mob had threatened to burn his house, and unless a force was immediately sent there, he was apprehensive that he should be obliged to quit his station.
BALTIMORE MILITIA.—The attack on the Chesapeake, while it excited the indig- nation, awoke also the slumbering military spirit of our country. No where, it is be- lieved, has this spirit been more ardent or
produced happier effects, than in Baltimore, where, previous to that event, there was not a single organized company. There are now upwards of forty, consisting of from 60 to 120 members, completely armed and e- quipt.
On Monday last, the brigade of that city, commanded by general Stricker, consisting of four regiments of infantry, a battalion of cavalry, and a battalion of artillery, was re- viewed by major general Smith. After the review, a number of evolutions were per- formed, the whole concluding with a sham fight, with an adroitness, precision and order, which was highly honourable to the brigade and gratifying to every beholder. In splen- dor of appearance, and exactitude of disci- pline, there is little hazarded in pronoun- cing it the first brigade in the U. States. Wash. Fed.
AMERICAN HEMP. The Secretary of the Navy will receive un- til the 1st of November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted HEMP of the growth of the U. States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston, New London, New-York, Philadelphia, Newcastle, Bal- timore, Norfolk, Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C. Savannah, Geor.; or N. Orleans.
For well water-rottet & well cleaned Amer- ican Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is dis- posed to allow a liberal price beyond the u- sual price of such hemp when dew rotted. Any person transmitting proposals for fur- nishing a supply of water rotted Hemp, will be pleased to state the price per ton, the place where, and the time, when it would be delivered. Navy Department, 3d May, 1808.
OHIO, MARIETTA, April 27. We have received a communication stating that Herman Blennerhassett has been arrest- ed and given bail to appear at Chillicothe to answer to the indictment found against him in January last for a misdemeanor.
Louis Stephen Felix is recognized as French consul ad interim, at New-York, vice General Rey, decamped—his debts unpaid.
EUROPE.
LONDON, March 23. By the Cottenham Mail which arrived yes- terday, a letter has been received of the date of March sixteenth, which states as follows: The King of Sweden has issued a proclama- tion, forbidding all intercourse with Russia. Great preparations are making in Denmark for the invasion of this country. All the ships of war in this port will be free from the ice to-day, and proceed immediately for the Sound.
PROCLAMATION Of the Russian General in Chief, to the Soldiers in Finland.
"SOLDIERS, "My most gracious Emperor has thought it right for the protection and prosperity of the Fins, to order his troops to enter Finland. "It is his majesty's pleasure that I am to as- sure you of his most gracious sentiments to- wards the inhabitants of this country in general, and towards you, soldiers, in particular; your fate is more to be lamented than that of other Fins, because you are obliged to leave your wives, children, relations and friends, to fight for an unjust cause!—Soldiers, I have my most gracious sovereign's command to assure you, that such of you as shall lay down your arms, shall be perfectly at liberty to join their friends and re- lations, besides receiving two rubles for a musket, one ruble for a sword, and ten rubles for a horse. "Can there be among you, soldiers, any man who sets so little value on his own happiness and welfare, as not to listen to a proposal so well cal- culated to procure him a peaceful and happy life, under the protection of my most gracious sovereign? The original signed by "BUXHOVDEN." "Head Quarters, Louisa, the 10th [22d.] Fe- bruary, 1808."
WEST-INDIES.
NEW-YORK, May 4. FROM ST. DOMINGO.
By late accounts we learn, that Pétion was within one mile of the Cape, where Christophe has fixed his residence, as the capital of his em- pire, or what he calls his republic. The English have no greater influence in the French, in determining the fate of Saint Dom- ingo. The negroes are cowardly, and incapable of persevering undertakings. It is very difficult to train them to the military service, they are very disorderly, and form pretexts for desertion on the most frivolous causes. General Ferrand is supposed to possess con- siderable influence over Pétion, who has served in the French army, and has a particular dislike to Englishmen. Pétion has acquired advantages o- ver Christophe in a variety of shapes.
Some time ago it was announced by several letters that the mulattoes had established them- selves at Fort Dauphin, and on that part of the Spanish boundary which is generally called the North part of St. Domingo. But it is not proba- ble that they are in a situation to penetrate to the Cape; if they are, a speedy termination will be put to the reign of Christophe.
The embargo has had the same effect on the colonies as a blockade. The negroes of St. Do- mingo can find sufficiency of nourishment, but it is by no means at present provided with resour- ces for a blockade or siege. Within fifteen days either the assailant would be repulsed, or the submission of the colony would take place, on ac- count of a scarcity of provisions. The neglect of laying up a sufficient stock has been very common in the West-India Islands. It is on that account that the French calculate to re- duce St. Domingo. By cutting off the usual sup- plies, a general surrender would occur, as they are now, very badly provided with any of the ne- cessaries of life, owing to our embargo, and the general state of Europe.
May 6. Arrived yesterday, the French privateer sch'r. LA CONFIANCE, Capt. Gerner, 21 days from Point-Petre, Guadalupe, in distress! mounting 6xises, and one 18 pounder, and carrying 47 men. This is the privateer that lately captured the Duke of Montrose Packet. We learn, by a passenger, that flour was 22, pork 40 and beef 20 dollars a barrel—that all the sugar plantations had been filled with ground provisions—That flour, &c. was daily arriving from the British I- slands—That the French brig Surveillante, had arrived at Guadalupe from Rochefort with dis- patches, and that four French brigs had arrived at Martinique from France, with flour in sacks.—That the English had taken the Island of Des- rade—and, that Guadalupe had been put in a complete state of defence, and did not fear 12,000 men.
BLANKS, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
ENQUIRER OFFICE. (CIRCULAR.) TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 6th, 1808.
Sir, I informed you in my letter of the 28th ultimo, that the President considered "un- usual shipments," particularly of flour and other provisions, of lumber, and of naval stores, as sufficient cause for detention of the vessel; pot and pearl ashes and flax seed ought to have been added to the list. But he has given it in charge to me to call your attention still more forcibly to that object. As it was the great leading object of the le- gislature in giving the power of detention, he considers it his duty in the execution of it, to give complete effect to the Embargo Laws. He recommends, therefore, that every shipment of the above articles for a place where they cannot be wanted for consump- tion should be detained. He perceives no necessity at present, for the transportation of flour & similar articles, from one port of the Chesapeake & its waters, to another port on the waters of the same bay; or from any port whatever to ports in the Chesapeake, Delaware or Hudson, or to other places which export such articles. And in order to prevent the inconvenience which the want of a sufficient supply might occasion in some states, he has written a letter to the Governors of New-Hampshire, Massachu- setts, South-Carolina, Georgia and Orleans, a copy of which is, by his order, enclosed for your information.
In order that he may also be enabled to judge of the manner in which the law and his instructions are carried into effect, you will be pleased to transmit weekly to this de- partment, a statement of the vessels laden with articles of domestic produce, which shall have departed from the district during the week, shewing the species and quantity of articles, and the port of destination. Ves- sels not masted or decked, packets and ferry boats, vessels which give no bonds, and those employed in carrying fire-wood, manure, stones and similar articles, need not be in- serted in the statement. I am, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. The Collector of Richmond.
COMMUNICATION.
You will herewith receive a report of the evidence in a criminal prosecution, which has lately been conducted in the District Court of Prince-Edward. The case is characteri- zed by an atrocity, which probably has not been equalled, and certainly never sur- passed by the wickedness of man. Many re- spectable gentlemen in this quarter have expressed a wish that the particulars of Blanks's horrid crime should be laid before the public. I attended the trial, committed the substance of the testimony to paper, and have since submitted it to the inspection of several gentlemen who heard it, and have expressed to me an opinion, that my report does not by any means exhibit an exaggera- ted picture, but that it might have been much more strongly colored, without doing injus- tice to the criminal. Farmville, April 20.
At the last District Court of Prince Edward, John Blanks, of Halifax county, was convicted of murder in the first degree, for cruelly killing his wife in the month of February last. This atro- cious murder is distinguished by a brutality un- paralleled in the history of either civilized or sa- vage man. Barbarians have often exhibited an unrelenting cruelty or feelings towards their ene- mies, and have derived a malignant pleasure from their sufferings, protracted sometimes, perhaps, for a whole day. But, I believe, another instance has not occurred, wherein a husband, who had not been married longer than 8 or 9 months, and whose wife was in an advanced state of pregnancy, deliberately formed and executed, the horrid pur- pose of putting her to death by cruel- ties repeated, and tortures protracted, for six days. On Sunday evening the day of February last, two young men of Blanks's family were ap- proaching his house, when they heard the cries of his wife shrieking and imploring mercy: They concealed themselves under a fence, and saw Blanks bring her out twice, and whip her unmer- cifully. She escaped from him that night, but returned the next morning. He kept her after- wards up stairs in the day time and brought her down at night. On the succeeding Thursday, two women of the neighbourhood went to Blanks's house, and were by him invited up stairs to see his wife, whom they found in bed, unable to sit up, shockingly bruised and beaten, and one hand se- verely bitten. On Friday evening, Blanks was heard in his house swearing and cursing bitterly, and threatening to send one to hell. After which he required one of his sons to take his gun and do it. He was seen about that time with- out a shirt, washing his face, breast, and hands, which were bloody, and one of his sons said he had been whipping a negro. The voice of Mrs. Blanks was heard in the house by a young man, whom she called and requested to come to her; but Blanks would not permit him to go in. Early on Saturday morning, two of Blanks's sons and a young man who had lived with him, found him in his house setting on a bed, upon which was the dead body of his wife, whose death he affected to lament, declaring he would put an end to his own life. A large switch, both ends of which were beaten to a fringe, and an open knife stain- ed with blood, lay by him. Nobody was in the house but Blanks and the corpse of his wife. He wanted his will written, and his saddlebags were in the room packed full with his clothes. At this time he was intoxicated; but had not been seen in that condition until then, since he began the treatment of his wife, which ended in her death. Several persons of the neighbourhood, which by this time had been alarmed, came with a magistrate to Blanks's house. He fired a gun at two of those who first appeared, and strongly evinced a determination to shoot at others; but at length, by a piece of dexterous management, his person was secured, the house was diligently searched, and no person was found in it except Blanks, the dead body and those who had come in since the death of Mrs. Blanks. He did not impute the murder of his wife to any other per- son. The skull of the deceased was broken in several places, her head was almost destitute of its natural covering, and locks of her hair were scattered over the whole floor, which was stained with blood. An effort seemed recently to have been made to cover the dead body with clean li- nen. A morning gown and two shifts of Mrs. Blanks, with a shirt of Blanks's, were found in a closet adjoining the room in which the dead body lay, and the shirt was the same which he wore on the preceding Thursday when the females vi- sited his wife. All of these were in a state which shewed that they had been saturated with blood, and that an attempt had been made, by wetting and wringing them, to get it out. A wound was found near the ear of the deceased, which was made with a knife. The body exhi- bited a spectacle of horror, which, in the lan- guage of the witnesses, was beyond description. It was bruised and wounded from the crown of the head to the feet, and mangled by the teeth, as well as by the blows of her murderer.
The unfortunate woman, who was not far from the period of child-birth when she was mur- dered, had ever maintained a good reputation, and was distinguished by the mildness of her temper, and her industrious attention to domes- tic duties; nor was a single circumstance in her conduct, mentioned by a witness, or even sug- gested by Blanks, which afforded any ground of complaint on his part, or the slightest suspicion of his crime. During the whole trial he preserved an inflexible composure of face, unmoved by the narrative of the witnesses, or by the exhibition of the bloody garments, which appalled every o- ther spectator. An attempt was made to shew a derangement of his mind. But there was nothing in the evi- dence to induce even a suspicion of his insanity, although he was defended on that ground. The jury did not hesitate to render a verdict convict- ing him of murder in the first degree, and sen- tence of death was pronounced against him, by the presiding judge of the court, on the 7th day, of the term.
In this statement of the case nothing has been given but what was established in open court, by unequivocal testimony. But the female witness- es, out of court, have averred, that if they had not been restrained by feelings which always pre- vail with the reputation of their sex, they would have developed facts which would have aggra- vated the features of this horrid case infinitely be- yond any thing which appeared on the trial. Some of them have been communicated; but they are too horrible to be told.
Votes for members of Congress in the City of New-York.
Republican. Federal. William Deming 5529 | Barent Gardener 4390 G. S. Mumford 5514 | W. Henderson 4392 Average Republican Majority, 1035 12. Last year, the Republican Assembly Ticket had but a majority of 424. Very different has been the result in the counties. There were only 2 federal mem- bers in Congress from N. York, during the last session; but there is now reason to believe from the returns, that Van Rensselaer, Knickerbacker, Livingston, Gardener, Emott, Salmons and Gold are elected. The federal prints calculate upon nine at least. The state legislature too, has no doubt, un- dergone some changes. There were only a- bout 22 federalists out of 112 at the last ses- sion. Now, the federal prints pretend to calculate on a majority.—Cheetham's paper speaks in the most melancholy strains on this subject. It avows that N. York has com- pletely disgraced herself.—
Votes for the Governor of Massachusetts, from 432 Towns.
1808. 1807. Sullivan. Gore. Sullivan. Strong. 21,107 59,513 40,608 38,395 GEN. MOREAU passed through this City yesterday morning on his way from the South to the North. He remained only during the short time necessary for changing the Mail from the Petersburg to the Northern Stage.
ODE 1st: addressed to J. R.—M. C. to whom SEDLEY lifts "the untried song," and de- dicates "the infant lay," is susceptible of a double entendre, which the author may not have intended, and for that reason, alone, is laid aside. The three others, shall follow in the order in which they are num- bered.
FOR THE ENQUIRER. PINDARIC ODES.
ODE II.—TO THE PROTESTANTS! Sweet Messrs. Trigg and Clay and Co. Why thro' the Brazos trumpet blow! Why ring the dread Tocsin in our ears? Say! has the British Lion fled? Or Bonaparte new conquests made? Most wondrous Sirs! Or Aaron Burr again committed? Or General Wilkinson acquired? Speak! speak! and be no longer hesitant! Why no! you say, not quite as bad as that! —Then pry the precious Protestants, say what? Zounds, Sir! J. Madison may be the Presi- dent!
Last Evening's Mail.
NEW-YORK, May 7. In the British packet Queen Charlotte, from Falmouth, were passengers, Colonel M'Neal, J. Bourne, esq. of South-Carolina—Mr. Hunter, two French gentlemen, and a lady. Mr. Bourne is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Pinkney to the secretary of state; and Colonel M'Neal, who is the new British Consul for Louisiana, has dis- patches for Mr. Erskine.—Merc. Adv.
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Athle- dam to his correspondent in this city, dated March 4th. "As respects political information I can only inform you that it seems to be the determination of Bonaparte that all the world shall be at war, & that he will carry it on to the very last extremi- ty, more especially with England, his greatest ri- val. It will serve as a specimen of his very hos- tile measures, to observe to you that three days since a cartel arrived here with prisoners from En- gland, which was immediately ordered out a- gain without having had the least communication with the shore. Not even a fishing-boat is allow- ed to pass the fort without a guard on board, so fearful are they of having any communication with Great Britain. The emperor has ordered a new levy of 90,000 recruits; exclusive of which his army is computed at 900,000. "An embargo took place here on the 25th of January, for what purpose is at present unknown. The American Consul has petitioned for one of the ships to depart for the United States with all the unfortunate American seamen. This request has been granted; and it is by this conveyance I now address you.—Id.
BALTIMORE, May 9. LATEST FROM HOLLAND.
On Saturday evening, arrived at this port, the fast sailing brig Susanna, Samuel Frank- lin, master, in 45 days from Amsterdam, by permission of the Dutch government. In her came passenger Mr. Rittenhouse, the bearer of dispatches from general Arm- strong, our Minister at Paris; he set off yes- terday morning for the seat of government. Capt. F. informs, that no vessels had arrived at Amsterdam since the sailing of the Eliza, Huntington, except a brig belonging to Boston, which was captured and brought in by an Amsterdam privateer. The ship Lexington, Gardner, was to sail in 14 days by permission of that government with the
news of the American vessels and other dis- tressed seamen in that port.—American.
By this arrival we have been originally furnished with Dutch papers down to the 23d of March, being 20 days later than heretofore received—from which we have made the following translations.—Amer.
PARIS, March 16. The Queen of Naples left this capital the day before yesterday. Agreeable to advices the Grand Duke of Berg has departed from Bayonne and probably has arrived again at Valladolid, in Spain. PERSIA, (TEHERAN,) December 24. The General Gardane, minister plen-ipotentiary of H. M. the emperor, arrived here on the 4th December. He left Pinkenstein in the month of May. Feth Ali Schah, sovereign of Persia, has received general Gardane in the most ho- norable manner, and the presenting of the minister has been executed with a splendor heretofore never exercised towards any Euro- pean ambassador. In order to render Na- poleon, in the person of his minister, a new token of esteem, the Emperor of Persia has presented general Gardane with the order of the Sun of the first class, as likewise it has pleased his imperial highness to bestow that of the second class to Roussseau and La- sard, Secretaries of Legation; Toussain, first interpreter, &c.
STOCKHOLM, March 5. The war with Russia has really begun, and as it was feared and expected, to the greatest prejudice of our kingdom. After a declaration of the 10th of February, by H. M. the emperor Alexander, the Russian troops on the 22d of the same month entered Finland, made themselves masters of the city of Lou- sa, and have, as they met with but little re- sistance, advanced most rapidly, so that ac- cording to the last advices, they were in the vicinity of Abo; how far our troops proceed- ing through Lapland have advanced, is not known. The information of these events, which our court did not look for so soon, has made a great impression, and has caused the king himself to adopt measures which can- not be better our cause nor ameliorate our circumstances. He has caused the Russian envoy, Mr. Alopus, Junr. to be arrested, by an adjutant, and the archives of the legation to be sealed. The said envoy, together with his suite, is locked up in his hotel, under guard, no person has access to him but his physician. All foreign ambassadors at our court, even those from England not excluded, have made fruitless demonstrations a- gainst this defamatory of national rights, which is the more reproachable, should it be true, as report says, that a courier sent from Petersburg, to Mr. Alopus had been stopped at Abo, and had been robbed of his dispatches.
HELSINGBURG, March 15. The rapid advances of the Russians in Finland are confirmed. A1 Nyland is in their po- er, and they are even in possession of the provincial capital Helsingars, con- taining 3000 inhabitants, which is fortified by two citadels. The President of the United States left the City on Friday last, on a visit to Monu- cillo. All the heads of departments intend leaving the city in a few days.—Wash. Fed.
On a short visit... Nat. Int.
DIED, on the first instant, Mr. JAMES DE SEAR, of Chesterfield, in the 33d year of his age.
DIED—On the 3d inst. after a lingering ill- ness, Mr. MARCUS LEON, in old and respect- able inhabitant of this city. On the first day of this month, departed this life at Red Hill in Charlotte county, Mrs. ANN HENRY, cons. of La Fayette Henry, Esq. and daughter of Mr. Lion Elcan. Death, in snatching out this lovely victim, bereft an affectionate husband of his dearest earthly stay, a tender infant of its mother, and an amiable family of a daughter and a sister in whom were united under an exterior of beauty, all those vir- tues that rendered their possessor happy in her- self, and excited the admiration and love of others. This sainted being, who had not attained her nine- teenth year, and through the deluding vision of prosperity, beheld herself in possession of every blessing that can attend a virtuous mind to this sublunary state; but when death threatened a pri- vation of all earthly blessings, her last moments exhibited the calmness and resignation of a soul that looked forward to eternal beatitude!
GRANTLAND & HARWOOD, COACH-MAKERS;
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have com- menced the above business on the back street, between the Bell-Tavern and Col. M c Y's bridge, where they are prepared to make and repair, GIGS, PHETONS, COACHES, &c. in the neatest and most fashionable manner. All new work done by the subscribers, will be warranted for twelve months, except it should be broken by accident. SAMUEL GRANTLAND, Jr. A. CHIBALD R. H. WOOD. Richmond, May 12th, 1808. [3. 1. N.]
SALES AT AUCTION.
ON Saturday the 14th inst. will be sold, with- out reserve, at the house lately occupied by Mr. James Fisher, over the store of Messrs. Kir- by, Drake and Taylor's, the following Household FURNITURE, &c. viz. Elegant Mahogany Chairs, Do. Tea and Card Tables, Do. Prints, Do. Looking Glasses, An elegant Mantle Piece Glass, A complete set of Table China, An elegant Tea Urn, An elegant silver Tea-pot, Sugar-dish, and Cream-pot, Beds, Bedsteads and Furniture, An elegant Mahogany Desk and Book-case, Carpets and Hearth Rugs, An elegant set of Cut Glass, One Micky Cow, and a variety of other articles; Also, a likely Negro Fellow & a Woman. Terms of sale—Cash for all sums under $ 50, over $ 50 a credit of 4 months will be given, for notes negotiable and payable at the Bank of Vir- ginia, with approved endorser. The sale will com- mence at 10 o'clock. PROSSER & MONCURE, Auct'rs. May 12 (2)
THE Creditors of Humfrey Dalbey are hereby notified, that a second dividend will be made at the house of Raston & Pleasants, on Monday the 6th of June next. GAB. RALSTON, } Trustees. HENRY HOVEY, } Richmond, May 12. (Septim Janu)

PRIZE COURT.
MINERVA, FREDERIC HUSSET, Master. On Friday the 14th inst. Sir James Mackintosh gave judgment in this cause. This was a case of an American ship taken on the 3d of December, 1806, going from Manila to Batavia. The ship had left Providence in August, 1805, had touched at the Isle of France, from which place she sailed to Batavia, thence she went to Tegal and Manila, and on her voyage from this last place back again to Batavia she was detained. Her cargo consisted chiefly of Indigo and Dollars.
It appeared that she was under the direction of a supercargo on board, as to her employment in trade both in respect of the cargoes and the intermediate ports to which she was to trade, previously to her return to Providence or some other port in America where her voyage was to end.
For the captors, it was contended, that she was trading between enemies colonies, and therefore acting in direct violation of the letter and spirit of his majesty's instructions of June, 1803, which command the commanders of ships of war and privateers not to seize any neutral vessel which should be carrying on trade directly between the colonies of the enemy and the neutral country to which the vessel belonged.
For the claimants it was insisted, that neither Manila nor Batavia nor the Isle of France were enemies colonies of such a nature as to render the trading thereto by a neutral in time of war illegal; inasmuch as the trade to those places was open to foreigners in time of peace.
The court on a former day had directed commissioners to be sent to Bengal and Madras to ascertain whether the ports of Batavia and Manila were during the last peace open to any foreigners from the ports of India, Europe or America; and if open whether any and what restrictions; and also to enquire into the state of those ports in these respects before the war which broke out between Great Britain and Spain in 1796.
These commissions being in part returned and it appearing that ports were open to all foreigners during the last peace, without any restrictions except as to opium and specie at the port of Batavia, Sir James Mackintosh pronounced judgment of restitution.
The Captors he said, were fully justified in detaining this vessel, because in so doing they were acting in obedience to the letter of the instructions of June, 1803.—Batavia and Manila were certainly colonies of the enemy, and this vessel was certainly not trading directly between America and such colonies. But though the officers in his majesty's service were bound to obey these instructions, he did not conceive himself sitting as a judge of prize, in a court whose decisions were to be regulated by the law of nations, as bound and concluded by them. He believed, indeed, that he was the first and only judge who had ventured to pronounce such a doctrine. In every prize court in every country, by all writers on the subject, and all administrators of the law, the instructions of the sovereign were regarded as a law to the judge. But he considered the law of nations as paramount to such instructions; and the King as having indeed a right to dispense with such law but not a right to extend it. As far therefore as any of his majesty's instructions were a relaxation of the law of nations in favor of neutrals he should consider himself bound by them; but if he saw in such instructions any attempt to extend the law to the prejudice of neutrals, he should not obey them, but regulate his decision according to the known and recognized law of nations.
In the present case, after great deliberation and minute enquiry, he felt himself bound to say that neither Batavia nor Manila were such colonies as to render any trading by neutral nations in time of war illegal.
It is not their being called colonies that will render such a trading unlawful, notwithstanding the letter of the instructions of 1803; something farther is necessary, and that is, that the trade to and with these colonies was prohibited to such neutrals in time of peace.
OCTOBER 24.
Some misapprehensions having arisen of the grounds on which we stated, that the judgment of the Court of Admiralty, proceeded in the case of the Minerva , capt. Hussey, mentioned in the Courier of the 19th Sept. 1807, we take the liberty of stating somewhat more explicitly what we conceived to have fallen from the bench, and to have been the foundation of the judgment in that case.
The chief point in dispute, which was investigated by means of commissions to Calcutta and Madras, was, whether Manila and Batavia were colonies of the enemy, in the sense meant in his majesty's instructions of 1803, or whether they enjoyed such a freedom of trade with other countries, in time of peace, as took them out of the situation of settlements governed on exclusive colonial principles. The result of the enquiry was, that it appeared that Manila and Batavia were not colonies in the sense of his majesty's instructions, as it was found that they were not shut against foreigners in time of peace; and in consequence the ship was ordered to be restored to the claimants.
It is to be observed, however, that the learned judge, though he ordered restitution to be made, refused the claim of the neutral for costs and damages, as the captors seemed to be fully justified in this case by the letter of his majesty's instructions, and from the prevailing uncertainty whether or not Manila and Batavia were to be considered as colonies.
The case of the Minerva is one that cannot again speedily occur. The recent instructions of 1807, inserted in the Courier of July 4th, 1807, and which direct all ships to be detained that are found trading between any two ports of the enemy, whether colonies or not, put an end to any doubts or dispute that might have arisen on the question.—Every ship found in such a situation must be brought in as a prize, and Manila or Batavia are now entitled to no more privileges than any other ports of the enemy.
It ought also to have been remarked that when Sir James Mackintosh, in observing on some reasons that were held in the pleadings, stated a doubt whether a judge, acting under the law of nations, would be bound to decide according to instructions, issued by any prince contrary to the law of nations, he expressly stated the instructions of 1803, to be of a very different description, and as such the ground of his judgment in the case.
* Author of the Vindiciae Gallicae , in answer to E. Burke's Letter on the French Rev.
Extract of a lett. from a respectable gentleman to his friend in Philadelphia dated Havana, April 10, 1808.
"The object of the present serves to inform you that flour is up now to 26 dollars per barrel and that all kind of Silesia linens sell to a good advantage, the market being quite bare of this article; wherefore, if you find an opportunity to make a shipment thereof, before any other shipments arrive, you will avail of the lower prices offered at present, but soon the embargo is off with you, imported goods will decline, and our products rise about 25 per cent, which please let serve as a government. As that I am most truly,"
English High Court of Admiralty have the American ship Nonpareil , Capt. and her cargo of sugar, which was
taken on board at Havana, from thence sailed for Baltimore and cleared out of the latter port for Bordeaux without having landed the cargo. N. Y. Paper.
Forty-one American vessels have been captured by the British and sent into Malta, since the 9th of April, 1807—of which 18 were ships, 16 brigs, 4 schooners, and 3 not described. Among these were, the ship Nymph , Kenyon, of and from Baltimore, for Leghorn, vessel and cargo condemned, brig American , Huston, of and from do. for Trieste, vessel restored, cargo ordered to lay over for further proof. Balt. Amer.
TO MR. JOHN HOPKINS—Sir —Please to take Notice, That I shall, on the 8th day of June next, between the hours of 8 o'clock in the forenoon and 6 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, commence taking the depositions of sundry persons to be used as evidence in a suit now depending and undetermined, in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, (and to adjourn from day to day, until the same are taken.) In which said suit, myself and others are plaintiffs and you are defendant. THOMAS BURLING. Richmond, May 6, 1808. [tf]
RAN—AWAY from the subscriber on the 16th day of November last, a Mulatto woman named ALICE —said negro was purchased by me on the 14th day of the above month, being sold under execution—she belonged to the estate of Edward P. Chamberlayne, decd. Said negro is about five feet high, supposed to be nearly forty years of age, she is in some measure grey, though looks young and likely. She formerly belonged to William Bailey of New-Kent county, where she has some children. I incline to think she is in the city of Norfolk, Petersburg, or Richmond, where she may attempt to pass for a free woman. When this woman ran off, she was well furnished with clothing of good quality. I will give ten dollars reward to any person who will have said negro confined in any public jail so that I get her again. WILLIAM NEWMAN. King William, May 6. [law3w]
VALUABLE MANUFACTURING MILL & DISTILLERY —The subscriber will sell or lease for a term of years, with or without a distillery, containing five stills of near 1000 gallons, the valuable MILL on Appomattox river, in Cumberland, lately owned by William Skipwith. The house is 66 feet long, 26 wide, and three stories high, containing 2 pair best burnt and 1 pair corn stones, with Evans's patent machinery and a Saw Mill in complete order. Beats pass under the Mill through one of the best locks on the river—the neighborhood affords an abundant supply of wheat, and on the spot are two commodious houses calculated for a store and residence. If sold, the purchaser may be accommodated with 4 or 500 acres of Land, one half in wood. Terms may be known on application to Mr. Jeffers at the Mill or to me near Genito Bridge. EDMUND HARRISON. Amelia, April 19. [law4f]
VALUABLE LANDS —The subscriber will sell, on a credit, or exchange for property in Richmond, or its neighborhood, the following LANDS, to wit: 822 acres in the state of Kentucky by survey, bearing date the 10th day of October 1797, lying and being in the district set a part for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little Barren river. Also, 1000 acres in Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th October 1797, likewise lying in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on the North side of Little River, a branch of Cumberland River and about two and an half miles from the mouth of Little river. Also, 450 acres of Land in the county of Mason, state of Virginia on Old Town Creek, about 8 miles from Mason courthouse. Indisputable titles will be made to the above mentioned Lands; and plots of each tract may be seen on application to the subscriber residing in Richmond. THOMAS BOHANNAN. Jan. 28. [law4tf]
RICHMOND TILE MANUFACTORY —The subscriber having procured the exclusive right to manufacture in this and several other states Harwood's much improved Patent Tile for covering houses, and at considerable expense erected the necessary buildings, &c. for carrying on that useful business extensively, now offers to supply, at a short notice, any quantity that may be required, at the moderate price of thirty-five dollars per thousand, delivered at his Factory. He can with confidence, founded on actual experiment, in the covering of about 20 houses in this city, assert, that houses can be covered with this tile as cheap in the first instance, as with shingles of the first quality, and when the security against fire, the difference of insurance, the durability and particular construction of those tile to resist the most penetrating rains and snows are considered, he cannot doubt of meeting with considerable encouragement. It requires only the examination of a well covered roof to convince the most prejudiced mind of their superiority to any other tile heretofore made, or to the best of slate, and will cost less than the latter, after paying the expense of water carriage to almost any part of this continent. Particular attention will be paid to orders from other towns, and in all cases where they are shipped, he will deliver them whole and sound, along side the vessels, at the expense of cartage only to the purchasers. Any person skilled in the art of tiling, will put on those tile with great facility, but where they cannot be procured, he can engage a few here who have had some experience, and will go a moderate distance, if the job is of sufficient magnitude and their travelling expenses paid. BENJAMIN DUVAL. Richmond, March 22. [ep2w&law4tf]
N. B. I wish to sell Patent Rights in several other States. B. D.
TUITION OF YOUNG LADIES —Mrs. BARBOUR, who has lately become a resident of Richmond, proposes on the 1st of May to open a School for the tuition of Young Ladies, in the house lately occupied by Mr. Warden; in a very healthy and agreeable part of this City. She will teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic & the English Grammar—Her price for these will be eight dollars per quarter, payable in advance. Likewise the Elements of Natural Philosophy, Natural History, History of Nations, Geography and Belles Lettres, at $12 and fifty cents per quarter, and in advance. Young Ladies will also be boarded—the price for tuition, boarding and washing will be one hundred and sixty dollars a year, payable quarterly and in advance. Mrs. Barbour will zealously and ardently devote her whole attention to her School, and if she meets with sufficient encouragement, her plan will be enlarged, and proper persons will be employed to teach music, drawing, the French language, and other branches of polite and useful education. Those who may be dissatisfied with the progress of their children, will be at liberty to withdraw them at any time. Richmond, April 19. [law6w]
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS —The subscriber respectfully offers his services to his friends and the public, in the above line of business and solicits their patronage. G. GREENHOW. Dec. 15. [law4tf]
THE MILLING BUSINESS which has heretofore been carried on under the firm of LADD & WEBSTER, was dissolved on the first instant. THOMAS & AMOS LADD, ISAAC WEBSTER March 18. [tf]
JUST PUBLISHED, and FOR SALE at S. GRANTLAND'S Printing Office, opposite Dr. Duval's Medicine Store, MILITARY TACTICS, or THE SOLDIER'S COMPANION —Teaching how to form companies—with directions for the formation and exercise of a battalion and regiment, and the various forms of reports, &c. Likewise, evolutions for the Cavalry and Artillery, with explanations and improvements upon Baron Steuben—By SAMUEL J. WINSTON, Brigade Inspector for the second Brigade. Subscribers will receive their Books at the Printing Office of Seaton Grantland, where they are requested to call or send for them. May 3. (3w)
FOR SALE, 121,000 acres of LAND in Kenawha county, in the forks of Great Sandy river: 24,000 do. in Tazewell county, on the waters of Clinch river: 20,000 do. in the county of Wythe, on Reed and Peak creeks: 1,000 do. in Randolph county, on the waters of Cheat river: Also, 30,000 acres of Virginia Land Warrants. The above will be sold very low, and great accommodation given in the payments. To RENT, a Brick House, on Shockoe-Hill, in a good neighborhood, and possessing every accommodation for a family. THOS: NORVELL. Dec. 19. tf
IRON WORKS —The following LANDS will be sold together or in separate parcels to suit purchasers, at a Public Auction, at Mr. Chase's Vendue Warehouse, in Baltimore, on SATURDAY the 14th day of May next, at 12 o'clock: 23,343 acres of LAND, more or less, consisting of different surveys adjoining each other, lying in Bath and Botetourt counties, in the state of Virginia, on the Cowpasture river, which empties into James River. There is on the above Lands, a great abundance of Iron Ore, of the best quality, to be obtained with very trifling expense, near navigable water, and situations suitable for erecting furnaces and forges. The annexed certificate of Adam Glackner, (an experienced man of good character) is referred to for further particulars. The first named subscriber has also been on the Lands and examined the situations on the river for furnaces and forges, and is of opinion that the annexed certificate is in every respect correct. The terms of sale will be 5000 dollars cash, and for the residue of the purchase money an extended credit will be given. The titles are believed to be unquestionable. The Patents may be seen by application to the subscribers. JOSIAS PENNINGTON, N. BRICE, Trustees of the Patentee.
CERTIFICATE I hereby certify, that in the year 1803, I examined the Ore banks on the above mentioned lands, and found the ore to be of a very superior quality, and in very great abundance. The ore banks consist of three mountains, and such is the facility of getting the ore, that in my opinion one man will be able to raise as much as will supply one furnace. The proper place for a furnace is not more than 3/4 of a mile from the banks, and for a forge that may be worked with four hammers; about 5 miles distant on a good road, there is also an abundance of wood to supply the furnace and forge, and a large quantity of White Lime-Stone near the furnace seat. I am of opinion that there are two good seats for forges, (exclusive of the above mentioned) each to act with one hammer, within 3/4 of a mile of the furnace; upon the whole, I solemnly declare, that in my opinion (and I have been for many years acquainted with the qualities of ore, and the proper management of Iron Works) the above property has more advantages in every respect, for the establishment of Iron Works than any I have ever seen. ADAM GLACKNER. March 25. [ep15d]
THE TAPPANANNOCK RADES will commence on Wednesday the 25th of May, 1808. 1st DAY—The Jockey Club Purse of four hundred dollars, four mile heats. 2d DAY—The Jockey Club Purse of three hundred dollars, three mile heats. 3d DAY—A Sweepstake for three years old Colts and Fillies, two mile heats, fifty dollars entrance; the subscription will remain open until the 25th May. Weights as follows: Aged horses 130lbs. 6 years old 120lbs. 5 do. do. 110lbs. 4 do. do. 100lbs. 3 do. do. 80lbs. under three years, a feather. Mares and Geldings allowed 3lbs. In consequence of the following resolution of the Club, there is no doubt the members will be punctilious in paying their subscription, as the money on each day will be placed in the hands of the Judges. Resolved, That the Secretary shall have the Rules of the Club printed and furnish each member with a copy, and that a list of the members shall be handed to the Club on the first day of each race, to be read in the dining room, stating who has and who has not paid their subscription. ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH, Secretary and Treasurer.
N. B. The entrance money in the Sweepstake is reduced in consequence of sundry applications to the Secretary. March 25. [ep25d5H]
THE HEALING SPRINGS , situated in the lower end of Louisa County and but thirty-one miles from Richmond, will be in readiness on the 1st of June next for the accommodation of boarders. The medicinal virtues of those waters have been proved in a great variety of instances; they derive their name from the power they possess of healing most kinds of eruptions, and it is believed, that in bilious cases they have never failed to afford relief. There are several small houses detached from the main building, intended for single families who may apply in time, and the terms for board will be six dollars a-week. Healing Springs, Louisa, May 3. (1Jf.)
SIMPSON MORRIS , opposite the Eagle Tavern, respectfully informs the public that he still continues selling off under cost and charges till the whole of the stock is sold and wishes the public not to lose this opportunity as goods are daily raising.—The stock consists of the following articles, viz: 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Kenting, Linen and Cotton Cambrics, a large assortment of India & British Muslin, corded and cambric Dimity, a large assortment of silk & cotton Hose, ladies silk Gloves, Damask Silk, Shawls, Black twilled Saracens, Florentine silk, printed Calico, Linen & Cotton Chequees, linen & cotton Cambric licks, white & Black French laces, whiteand colored Marseilles and Janes, India Cotton and Wildboar, Bennet's patent Cord, Cassimere, Broad Cloth, Flannels, Dressing Boxes, and a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. April 5. [ep2m]
FOR RENT —A three story brick HOUSE, on the east side of the street leading by Messrs. Gordon, Troke & Co's. to Shockoe warehouse.—This tenement has a store and counting room on the first floor with a large cellar underneath, and six commodious rooms above, together with a brick kitchen and yard adjoining thereto: Also, a wooden frame House, being the second building above Messrs. Ellis and Albin's and nearly opposite to the City Hotel. This tenement is in an airy situation, and has been occupied for fifteen years past as a merchant taylor's shop. Possession may be had immediately of either of the above tenements—to further particulars enquire of the subscriber, or, in absence, of Samuel McCraw, Esq. ROBERT MEANS. May 6. [tf]
HANOVER JOCKEY CLUB —The Races will commence at Hanover Court-House, on the 4th Thursday in this present month. 1st DAY—Three mile heats, free for any horse, mare or gelding: 2d DAY—Two mile heats, also free for any horse, mare or gelding. The regulations with respect to weights, &c. are adopted from those of the Fairfield Jockey Club. The Secretary of the Club. May 6. (6t)
WANTED ON RENT , at any time before the 1st of October next, a small neat House on Shockoe Hill, not very remote from the Capitol, with a kitchen, carriage house, and stabling for two or three horses—Enquire at the Office of the ENQUIRER. May 6. [3t]
REMOVAL —We have removed our Counting House to the House immediately below and contiguous to the one we have hitherto occupied, where we have for sale, Muscavado Sugar by the hhd. or bbl. Sherry Wine in quarter casks, and a few cases old Claret, of superior quality. ROBERT & ALLAN POLLOCK & Co. March 3. (ep1f)
FOR SALE —30 ton country and Swedes Iron assorted, 2 ton Nail Rods, a few lhd. Northern Whiskey, and a few Bales prime Cotton. Likewise, just receiving 27,000 weight of choice Bacon, among which are 750 hams—All of which we will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or a short credit. RUSSELL & WALLACE, Left corner of street leading to Byrd's Warehouse. April 22. [ep1m]
NOTICE —By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Robert Woodcock, the subscriber will offer for sale to the highest bidder, at Chesterfield Court-House, on Monday the eleventh day of July, 1808, the Tract of LAND whereon the said Robt. Woodcock resides, in Chesterfield county, containing two hundred and four acres of Land, more or less, and adjoining the Lands of Samuel Farmer, Ephraim Gartinright, Henry Woodcock, Thomas Gregory, John Hancock, Enoch Adkins, Mark Farmer and Daniel Farmer; this sale is made to satisfy a debt of two hundred and ten pounds, with interest from the 10th day of March, 1806, due from the said Robert Woodcock to major Winfree. THOMAS GRAVES, Trustee. May 3. [law3w]
TO BE SOLD to the highest bidder, on Monday the 16th inst. at the dwelling house of the late Phineas Dana, Esq. decd. all his household and kitchen FURNITURE, several very valuable House Servants, an elegant Philadelphia made Coach, with plated harness, nearly new, two handsome bay Horses well matched and well broke, a very good Driver and a valuable Ship-Carpenter—The terms will be made known on the day of sale. The Dwelling-House of the decd. is offered for rent, also, that occupied by Wright Southgate, Esq. a House in Bermuda street lately occupied by Mr. Allan Gorham, a House in wide water street, a store on commerce street wharf, and one half of the wharf known by the name of Gorham's wharf. JAMES YOUNG, Adm'r. Norfolk, May 10, 1808. [3t]
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY —At a meeting of the directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Saturday evening the 7th of May, 1808. Resolved, That the shares of all delinquent stock-holders in the company be sold on Saturday the eleventh of next month, at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond. A Copy. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. The stock-holders in the above Company are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at the Bell Tavern, in Richmond, on the first Monday in next month, which is the day fixed by the charter for their meeting. N. SHEPPARD. [11th June.]
TRUST DEED —By virtue of a deed of trust executed to William F. Carter and Shelton Crosthwait, by Alexander B. Rose, to secure the payment of a debt due to Murphey, Brown & Co. as therein expressed, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Amherst court-house, on Saturday the 4th day of June next, all the Tract of LAND lying in the county of Amherst, on Tye River and Hat Creek, whereon the said Alexander B. Rose now resides, supposed to contain two thousand five hundred and thirty acres, adjoining the Lands of Thomas Massie, David S. Garland, Thomas Fitzhugh, Henry Rose and Philip Ryan. The subscribers being trustees for the benefit of others, they will only warrant the title of the above mentioned land as to themselves and those claiming under them. WILLIAM F. CARTER, SHELTON CROSTHWAIT, Trustees. May 10. (3w)
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Robert and George Turner, and Ann the wife of the said George, duly recorded in the Hustings Court of Richmond; made to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, to Daniel Coteh, according to the terms of said deed: Will be sold by the subscribers, to the highest bidder, for ready money, before the door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Saturday the 4th of June next, all that Lot, Piece or Parcel of Ground, situate in the said city, on the east side of the cross-street leading from the Bell Tavern to the river, and now under lease to Russell and Wallace (subject to a ground rent of £10 per annum forever) together with the following NEGROES: George (the Cook) Peter (the Barber) and Aggy; or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to raise the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars, together with all costs attending the said sale. ANDW. STEVENSON, C. ANTHONY, Trustees. May 10. (tds)
WILL BE SOLD , on the second day of June 1808, one acre of GROUND which formerly belonged to Nisane Wyse who is now deceased, lying near Colonel Adams's saw mill, which acre of ground I have a part in as a legatee. I wish to sell it and let his widow have her part, and for me to get my part, to go as far as it will in paying debts that I am security for the said Nisane Wyse, Deceased. Terms, cash. J. TROWER, Administrator. May 10. [law3wp]
NOTICE —By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Joseph Pollard, Jr. bearing date the 15th day of November, 1804, and recorded in the county court of Spottsylvania, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt or debts due from the said Pollard to David Bullock, will be exposed to sale on the premises, for ready money, on Thursday the 16th day of June next: one moiety of the mill commonly called and known by the name of Roger's mill, in the lower end of Spottsylvania county—together with one moiety of fifty acres of Land adjoining thereto, and the houses and other appurtenances thereon erected, together with fifteen Slaves, as named and conveyed in the aforesaid deed of trust, or so much of the aforesaid property as shall be sufficient fully and completely to carry the said deed of trust into effect, according to the true intent and meaning thereof. CHARLES SMITH, FREDERICK HARRIS, Trustees. May 10. (law4tds)
A LIBERAL price will be given, for a young Chair HORSE, about five feet high—A bay will be preferred—For further particulars, enquire at this office. May 10. (f)
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS —RICHARD BROOKS has just received a full assortment of GOODS, suitable for the present and ensuing season, all of which he will sell low for cash.—Among which are— Superfine and second Cloth, Superfine and second Cassimeres, Twilled and Tabby Velvet, Hunter's constitution and silver Cords, Cotton Cassimeres and English Nankeens, India Nankeens, Bandanna, Rockmahl and Madras Hkfs. White and coloured Janes, Do. do. Marseilles, Calicoes and Chintz, Pink, blue and purple Ginghams and Muslins, Dimity and Cambric Dimity, Furniture do. Linen and Cotton Checks, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linen and shirting Cotton, 9-8 and 6-4 Cambricks, Plain and Figured Lenoes, Elegant mull Mull Robes and short Dresses, Worked and Figured Sarsnets and Crapes, Real Lace Veil, black and white, Narrow and broad black Laces, Fashionable Scarfs and Shawls, Gentlemen and Ladies' silk and cotton Hose, 7-4, 10-4 Damask Silk Shawls, and 1 case fashionable Bonnets and Head Dresses, just from Paris. April 22. [tf]
ENGLISH GOODS —APPLETON & Co. By the John Adams, St Johns, from Liverpool, 16, Calvert-Street, have received their regular supply of GOODS calculated for the present and approaching season. Cambric and Common Calicoes, Plain and striped Dimities, Printed Marseilles Vesting, White Jeans, Furniture Chintz, Do. Dimities, London Superfine Broad Cloths, Do. do. Cassimeres, Yorkshire fine Cloths and Cassimeres, Patent Nankeens, Cords, Grandurells, Cotton Cassimeres, 6-4 and 4-4 Cambric Muslins, Japan, Haricord and Check do. Plain and Figured Mull do. Leno, Victory, Riddle, &c. do. Colored do. do. 4-4 Plain Book do. Ginghams, Silk do. Satins, Persians and Sarsnets, Bonnet Silks, Silk Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs, Fancy Shawls, Cotton Umbrellas, Do. Brace, Do. Laces and Footings, Do. Quiltings, English Kid Gloves, Cotton Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Fringe and Bed Lace, Cotton and Linen Checks, Buttons, Birmingham Ware, &c. &c. In store, a few dozen Gentlemen's best Beaver Hats, from Marseilles. These Goods will be sold low for cash, or undoubted paper at 60 days. Baltimore, April 19. (10)
MR. LE TELLIER, DENTIST —In the house adjoining Mr. Edmund Randolph's near the Capitol, is now practising in the various branches of his profession, i. e. cleansing and restoring the teeth to their natural elegance, by removing that corrosive substance called tartar, which adheres to them in the form of a black or yellow crust, which is the cause of many teeth decaying, an offensive breath, and the corroder of the gums and sockets. He sets artificial ones so as to stand firm, being useful as well as ornamental, plugs the decayed cavities of such as can be preserved, and extracts such as are too far gone to be saved, in which operation he makes use of BRUFFE'S PATENT EXTRACTING INSTRUMENTS, which takes the teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the jaw or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general use; for which operation his price is one dollar, when done at his own house. He deems it unnecessary to say anything concerning the advantage derived from the manner of his performance or his abilities, leaving it for his former operations to speak. He has DENTIFRICE prepared by himself of a superior quality for the preservation of the gums and teeth, void of corrosive substance. MR. LE TELLIER wishes the public to have notice that he has now made Richmond his permanent residence, all his prices are considerably lower than when he was only a visitor of the place. A line or servant directed to the aforesaid place will be attended to. May 6. [law6m]
TO RENT , for one or more years, the yellow HOUSE adjoining the Washington Tavern, now in the occupancy of Judge Roane.—This Tenement is contiguous to the Capitol, and well calculated for a professional gentleman with a family—Possession will be given on the first day of June next, and terms known by application to E. HALLAM. May 3. [law3w]
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS —The subscriber begs leave to inform the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general he has established himself in the above line. Any business intrusted to his care will be done on the most liberal terms. D. DORRINGTON Richmond, Feb. 26. [law4tf]
NOTICE —The Copartnership of Thomas Rutherford and Co. will be dissolved on the 30th June next: All those therefore, who may have claims against the said firm, or either of the partners, are invited in the mean time to apply for payment, and they earnestly request those indebted to them to settle their respective accounts as speedily as possible. THOMAS RUTHERFORD, FREDERICK ARGYLE. Richmond, May 6. (FrasJuly)
THE subscribers want to hire, to work at their Coal Pits, 10 or 12 active Negro Men, for which they will give liberal wages. DANIEL TRIPLETT & CO. May 3. (2w)
NOTICE —persons All having claims against the estate of Cunningham Burton, decd are requested to produce them at the next June Hustings Court for the City of Richmond, properly authenticated, as the court will then proceed to make distributions amongst the creditors. JOHN F. PRICE, Curator. Richmond, April 22. [law2d2m]
ADVERTISEMENTS —I forewarn all persons whatever from trading or taking an assignment for a bond now in the hands of Mr. George Williamson of Powhatan, Exor. of Jacob Williamson, decd. The bond was given by Mrs. Hannah Williamson to William T. Walker of Prince Edward, for the amount of 30 pounds, and the bond dated the third day of January, 1803. GEORGE EGGLESTON, Executor of Hannah Williamson, decd. April 22. [law8w]
BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.