Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-04-24 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVth YEAR.]
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[No. 1348.]
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY, JANUARY COURT 1807.
Richard Russell Feoffee of Henry Wall and Alice his wife, of John Seagall and Susanna his wife, of John Dupree and Nancy his wife, of Sally House and of Merriott House and Polly his wife (which said Alice, Susanna, Nancy, Sally and Polly are daughters of Jacob Short, dec'd.; also by Lucy Coleman Short an infant under the age of twenty-one years who sues by John Sims her guardian, which said Lucy Coleman Short is another daughter of said Jacob Short, deceased.
Against Freeman Short and Laban Short sons of Jacob Short, dec'd. James Bing and Patsy his wife, Batsey Short, Isaac Short, Benjamin Short, John Short, Thomas Short, Freeman Short William Short and Sally Short children of John Short, dec'd. who was one of the children of the said Jacob Short, dec'd. Asea Carrill and Dennis Carrill children of Caty Carrill, dec'd. late wife of John Carrill, which said Caty Carrill was a daughter of the said John Short, dec'd. who as aforesaid was one of the children of Jacob Short, dec'd. also George Finch who as it is said claims under the said first mentioned Freeman Short.
For the sale of a tract of land of one hundred and one acres and a half acre, of which the said Jacob Short died seized in fee simple intestate, lying and being in the county of Mecklenburg, to be sold, and the money arising from the sale thereof be divided according to law.
THE defts. Isaac Short, Thomas Short and Freeman Short son of John Short, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the petitioners by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defts. do appear here on the second Monday in May next and answer the petition of the petitioners; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in Richmond or Petersburg for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, W. BASKERVILLE, clk. ct.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At a Chancery District Court, held at former Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, the 25th day of October, 1806.
Robert Clark Jacob, William Hathaway and Molly his wife, late the widow of Robert Currell, deceased, and Elizabeth Currell, daughter of the said Robert Currell, deceased, plaintiffs.
Against Elisha Hall, Richard Hall, and Mary his wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child of the said Richard and Mary, and Peter Conway, defendants.
THE defendant Peter Conway, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the pls. by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy, ANTY. ROBINSON, C. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JANUARY COURT, 1807.
James Walker, plaintiff.
vs. Thomas Conner & Thomas Wright, jr. defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Conner is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed , that unless he shall appear here on or before May court next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
CHARLOTTE COURT, 4th MARCH, 1807.
John Harvey, Plaintiff.
Against Richard Adams and Charles Mc Kinney, Defts.
THE defendant Adams not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that he appear here on the first day of June court next and answer the plaintiff's bill, and give security to the satisfaction of the court for performing the decree of the said court, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia gazettes for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy—Teste, THOMAS READ, Clk.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, the 25th day of October, 1806.
Robert C. Jacob, Mary Ann Haggamon, widow of John Haggamon, deceased, and Elizabeth, Nancy, Sarah, John and Mary Haggamon, infant children of the said John Haggamon, deceased, by the said Mary Ann, their mother and next friend, plaintiffs.
Against Elisha Hall, Richard Hall and Mary his wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child of the said Richard and Mary, and Peter Conway, defendants.
THE defendant Peter Conway not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy, ANTY. ROBINSON, C. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, FEBRUARY COURT 1807.
John Westley Green, Elizabeth Green, and Henry Green an infant, by John Westley Green his next friend, children and legal representatives of Greenberry Green, deceased.
Against Caronhappock Chandler, widow and relict of Isaac Chandler, dec'd. Agness Chandler, Susanna Chandler, Isaac Chandler, Thomas Chandler, Patsey Chandler and Caronhappock Chandler, children and legal representatives of Isaac Chandler, deceased, defendants.
ON hearing the complainants' bill, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: It is ordered and decreed , that unless they do appear here on or before May term next and answer the bill of the complainants, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the 11th day of March, 1807.
William Duguid and Lucy his wife, John M. Walker, admr. with the will annexed of John Christian, deceased, and Joyce Christian widow of the said John Christian and Jane Patterson, pls.
Against Elizabeth Patterson, executrix, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Patterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, Bacon son and heir of Nancy Bacon, late Nancy Patterson, children and heirs at law of Charles Patterson, deceased, John Patterson and Peter Patterson, defts.
THIS suit abates as to the defendants John Patterson and Peter Patterson by their deaths, and on motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, scire facias to revive against George Christian executor of the said Peter Patterson, deceased, and the aforementioned representatives of Charles Patterson, deceased, except his widow, as devisees of the said Peter Patterson, deceased, and against Mary Anne Patterson, widow of the said John Patterson, deceased, Charles Phillips and Molly his wife, Lewis Dawson and Lucy his wife, Samuel P. Christian and Nancy his wife, Samuel Patterson and John Patterson, infants, by John P. Christian now assigned their guardian, heirs of the said John Patterson, deceased, are awarded returnable here, &c.; and the said defendants Elizabeth Patterson executrix, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Patterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, Patterson, and Charles Bacon, heirs of the said Charles Patterson, deceased and devisees of the said Peter Patterson, deceased, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the seventeenth day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond for two months successively, and posted on the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C. C.
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, the 25th day of October, 1806.
Robert Clark Jacob, and Timothy Mc Namara, plaintiffs.
Against Elisha Hall, Richard Hall and Mary his wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child of the said Richard and Mary, and Peter Conway, defendants.
THE defendant Peter Conway, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the pls. and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy, ANTY. ROBINSON, C. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JANUARY COURT, 1807.
Archibald Austin, plaintiff.
Against Charles Matthews, Walter Irvine, John Irvine, and Samuel Bransford, defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Matthews has removed himself without the jurisdiction of this court to parts unknown, It is ordered and decreed , that unless he shall appear here on or before May court next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, FEBRUARY COURT 1807.
Abraham Chandler, complainant.
vs. John Clarke and Nancy his wife, late Nancy Williamson, Doctor Lenton Bird and Susanna his wife, late Susanna Williamson, John Griffin and Sally his wife, late Sally Williamson, Peterson Pheat and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Williamson, Peter Williamson, Patsey Williamson, William Williamson, Polly Williamson, and William Williamson son of Charles Williamson, dec'd. who was the son of Micajah Williamson, dec'd. which said Nancy, Susan, Sally, Elizabeth, Peter, Patsey, William and Polly, are the children and legal representatives of Micajah Williamson, dec'd. defendants.
ON hearing the complainant's bill, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: It is ordered and decreed , that unless the said defendants shall appear here on or before May term next and answer the bill of the complainant, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING OF THE
New-Glasgow Academy,
In the county of Amherst, is now ready for the reception of Students, and the trustees have lately engaged with Mr. JOHN HENDERSON to superintend and direct the studies of the said institution, in teaching the Latin and Greek languages, and such branches of the Mathematics, of natural and moral Philosophy as are usually taught in Schools, upon the most modern and approved plan. There is also engaged a Steward who is to furnish board to the professors, and such of the students as may choose to live with him, in a neat and commodious house very convenient to the academy and set apart for this purpose. The students are to reside and lodge in the academy, so that they will be under the immediate eye of the president or teachers.
The trustees flatter themselves that from the qualifications and usual diligence of Mr. HENDERSON in the line of his profession, and their own promised attention to the moral and virtuous education of the students, this seminary will shortly afford such examples of virtue, learning, as will not disappoint the hope of the future welfare, prosperity and usefulness of this infant institution. The fees of tuition will be at the rate of Ten Dollars per session for each scholar, payable one half in advance and the balance at the close of the session, and board 40 dollars per session, payable as aforesaid, and the students to furnish their own washing, and their firewood, lodging and candles in the academy with their teachers, excepting only those who may at present choose to board in the neighborhood. The trustees expect shortly to receive a collection of necessary school books for the use and accommodation of the students; in the mean time it is expected they will furnish themselves with such as they may want and can conveniently procure. The first session will commence on the 15th of May next ensuing.
By order of the board, S. GARLAND, Clerk
April 10th, 1807.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this Office.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
April 6.
On Monday Dr. Lieb, chairman of the committee of enquiry, made the following report, which was made the order of the day for Thursday (yesterday).
REPORT.
The committee to whom was referred several petitions from a number of citizens of the city and county of Philadelphia, praying an enquiry into the official conduct of Thomas M'Kean, governor of this commonwealth, and a resolution to report whether the said Thomas M'Kean hath so acted in his executive capacity, as to require the interposition of this house: submit the following report—
That notwithstanding the shortness of the time allowed them and the consequent narrow range of enquiry, they have been enabled to ascertain the following facts, viz.
1. That the governor did premeditatedly, wantonly, unjustly, and contrary to the true intent and meaning of the constitution, render void the late election of a sheriff in the city and county of Philadelphia.
In having refused, through the secretary of the commonwealth, to permit Judge Wolbert, the candidate highest on the return, to come into his presence, when he arrived at Lancaster, to tender his bond and that of his sureties with the certificate of the judges.
In having issued a commission with a blank for the names of the commissioners, to his son Joseph B. M'Kean, who inserted the names of commissioners, who were to take the testimony, and afterwards appeared as counsel for Wm. T. Donaldson, the adverse candidate.
In having rendered void the election, when there was an actual majority of forty-nine votes in favor of judge Wolbert, after deducting from his poll all the illegal votes.
In having deducted from judge Wolbert's poll, four votes given, to W. T. Donaldson.
In having declared twenty-six free men and citizens to be unqualified voters who were duly qualified, and having subtracted their votes from the poll of judge Wolbert.
In having deducted eleven votes from judge Wolbert's poll without any evidence of the voters having voted for sheriff.
In having declared eight doubtful votes to be illegal, and having subtracted them from judge Wolbert's poll.
In having declared seven votes to have been illegally rejected, when only three legal votes had been refused, and in having deducted those seven votes from the poll of judge Wolbert.
In having in certain cases declared votes to be illegal, which had been given by the sons of qualified citizens, between the age of twenty-one and twenty-two years, whose fathers had died more than two years before the election; and in another case having decided that a vote of the same character which had been offered for W. T. Donaldson and had been refused, to be a legal vote, and having subtracted it from the poll of judge Wolbert.
Second. That he the said Thomas M'Kean usurped a judicial authority in issuing a warrant for the arrest and imprisonment of Joseph Cabrera; and interfered in favor of a convict for forgery in defiance of the law and contrary to the wholesome regulations of the prison in Philadelphia, and the safety of the citizens.
By sending for the keeper of the prison, and directing him to permit any victuals, bedding or clothes, that might be sent to this convict to be given to him, although he had been sentenced to two years imprisonment at hard labor, and to be fed and clothed as the law directs.
Third. That contrary to the true intent and meaning of the constitution, and in direct violation of it, he did appoint Dr. Geo. Buchanan, Lazzaretto physician of the port of Philadelphia.
By granting him a commission as an officer within the county of Delaware, three or four days before his arrival in this state, although he had been a citizen of Maryland about seventeen years, immediately preceding his appointment.
Fourth. That under a precedent acknowledged to have been derived from the king of Great Britain, and contrary to the express letter of the constitution, did he suffer his name to be stamped upon blank patents for lands, warrants on the treasury, and other public official papers, and that too out of his presence.
Fifth. That contrary to law he did supersede Dr. James Reynolds as a member of the board of health.
By the appointment of Dr. J. Hutchinson before the expiration of the year designated in the law as the tenure of his commission, and which was so expressed in the commission itself.
Sixth. That contrary to the obligations of duty and the injunctions of the constitution, did he offer and authorise overtures to be made to discontinue two actions of the commonwealth against William Duane and his surety, for an alleged forfeiture of two recognizances of one thousand dollars each, on condition that William Duane would discontinue civil actions against his son Joseph B. M'Kean and others, for damages for a murderous assault committed by Joseph B. M'Kean and others, on William Duane.
From even this limited enquiry, the committee are led to the conclusion, that the governor considers the constitution, and the laws, as mere instruments of executive convenience, and of so ductile a character as to be moulded into any shape at the suggestion of passion, ambition, or interest.—
The examination by the commissioners, and the judgment of the governor, upon the testimony taken by them, must be considered a novelty in the principles of evidence. The petitioners complained of an unfair election, and according to the rules of common sense, if not of common law, they ought to have proved affirmatively, that the election was illegal. Negative testimony to invalidate an election, by which the honor, and the integrity of the officers of the election may be impeached, and they become subject to punishment, as well as the rights of suffrage jeopardised, could never have been admitted by any judge, who was not predetermined to render such election void; and yet the election of a sheriff for the city and county of Philadelphia, was set aside upon ground much no better, and truly upon ground much worse. The committee have had before them, all the testimony upon which the governor founded his judgment, as well as the list of illegal votes made out by his order, and they unhesitatingly affirm, that there was no shadow of cause, to render void that election.—The governor it seems, could not make up his list with the votes which he supposed to be illegal, and thereby cover the majority of Judge Wolbert; but to reach his object (the setting aside the choice of the majority) he even added thereto votes not given at all as legal votes given; and votes actually given to W. T. Donaldson. The avoidance of an election, under such circumstances, furnishes a melancholy testimonial of the insecurity of our rights, under the administration of the present executive magistrate. The rights of the people of the city and county of Philadelphia, have been grossly violated and trifled with; and scarcely a veil of the texture of a cobweb, has been thrown over the unjust judgment of the governor, to render void their election and their choice.
The terms of the governor's judgment are, that "ninety-one illegal votes were received and seven legal votes in favor of W. T. Donaldson were rejected;" whereas it appears from the testimony that only 42 bad votes were received, and three legal votes, which would have been given to W. T. Donaldson were rejected. The majority in favor of judge Wolbert was ninety-four, and subtracting from his poll all the illegal votes and the legal votes which were refused, leaves him a majority of 49 votes.
It appears from the testimony taken by the commissioners, and the terms of the governor's judgment, that no question was made as to the legality of Matthew Lawler's election, and that the governor predicated his judgment upon the assumed want of an actual majority for judge Wolbert, or W. T. Donaldson; it must therefore be evident, that the judgment was founded upon unjust data, and in dereliction of every constitutional and legal principle. It was grounded upon a false assumption that ninety-one illegal votes had been received, and several legal votes had been rejected, whereas an examination of the testimony will prove demonstratively, that only forty two votes proved to have been illegal, were received, and three votes proved to have been legal, were rejected.
But what will be said, when the glaring injustice is made known, that the governor deducted four votes from the poll of judge Wolbert, which the witnesses themselves, upon oath declared, they had given to W. T. Donaldson! Not only were all the votes that were illegal subtracted from the highest candidate of three; but even legal and doubtful votes were subtracted likewise; and to consummate the injustice, the votes actually given to W. T. Donaldson were added to the list of reduction!
The committee would here ask, what security have the people of Pennsylvania for their rights, should such proceedings pass unresisted? What is the use of constitutional provisions when the executive power can be transferred into the hands of a nephew or a son, and that such an executive substitute can name commissioners to take testimony to invalidate an election, and afterwards appear as counsel (before the same commissioners) for the contending candidate!
The prohibition of the constitution, that "a sheriff shall hold his office three years, and shall not be chosen or appointed twice in any term of six years," may by such a process be rendered completely nugatory; and a favorite and profligate sheriff may continue in office as long as a governor holds his place, and the incumbent will remain the pander of executive appetite or vengeance.
By the laws of this commonwealth, the mayor and two aldermen of the city of Philadelphia, and two justices of the peace of the county of Philadelphia, are authorised to appoint inspectors of the prison; and the inspectors so appointed, are authorised by law, "with the approbation of the mayor, two aldermen of the said city, and two judges of the supreme court, or two judges of the court of common pleas of the county of Philadelphia, to make rules and regulations for the government of all convicts confined in the said prison, not inconsistent with the laws and constitution of this commonwealth, and to rescribe their allowance of provisions ascertaining the quantity by weight and measure and not by price." The inspectors are further authorised to appoint the keeper of the prison, and he is bound to carry the rules and regulations for the government of the convicts into effect; but in express violation of the law, and in di-

rect reprimand to the rules and regulations established by the inspectors, did the governor send for the keeper of the prison, and direct him to contravene the established rules. The constitution gives to the governor the power of pardoning criminals, but it conveys no authority whatever to constitute himself an inspector or to alter the laws, nor to give directions to the keeper of a prison to violate both law and duty. The consequences of such an interference, in favor of convicts, are incalculable; not only as they relate to the criminals themselves but to the citizens. The establishment of such a precedent must tend to loosen the restrictions, by which those depredators on society are made to atone for the injuries done by them, and to furnish them with means to overcome the restraints under which they labor, as well as to elude the penalties of the law. They may thereby be enabled to conspire to effect their enlargement, to attain means to secure it, and society become thus exposed to all the mischiefs of encouraging a band of ruffians, and letting them loose again to depredat upon the commonwealth.
The appointment of a citizen of another state to an important and responsible office in this, not only conveys a bitter sarcasm upon the qualifications of our own citizens for office, but is in total disregard of the provisions of the constitution. The lazaretto physician resides within the county of Delaware, and the constitution emphatically declares "that no person shall be appointed to an office within any county, who shall not have been a citizen and inhabitant therein one year next preceding his appointment, if the county shall have been so long erected."
(Remainder in our next.)
LATEST Foreign Intelligence.
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
From the general staff, to the Prussian government.
Position of the ten divisions of the army:
1. General Von Essen, with forty thousand men, stands near Brochi and Wissoschi, in Macomeck, new east Prussia.
2. Major General Sedmoratzky, with twenty thousand men, near Johannsberg, Clos, and Nikolajew, between the Lakes.
The remaining seven divisions, which are fronted by two van guards and a corps of cavalry, have their left wing extended towards Neidenberg and Possenheim, with their right towards Eglau.
General L'Estocq is posted from Salfeldt to Reinsenberg and Morienwerder.
PRUSSIAN ACCOUNT.
Morienwerder, January 27.
On the 24th and 25th of January, two actions took place at Mohrungen, in which the divisions of Ney and Bernadotte, were almost entirely destroyed or dispersed and the remains of the latter officer's corps is cut off—Murat is wounded and taken; Bernadotte severely wounded, Rapp killed and Gen. Fourbier made prisoner.
The contributions of Elbing, amounting to sixty thousand crowns, are retaken at Mohrungen, with the entire equipage of Bernadotte.
The first are at Morienwerder; the Russians are at Culm; the blockade of Graudenitz is raised, the bridge of Thorn has been carried away by the ice which renders the passage of the French across the Vistula very difficult.
Lannes has lost both his legs; six thousand French are killed, and four thousand wounded. The victory was obtained by the arrival of the two corps of Beningsen and L'Estocq. A general engagement is expected. Gen. Victor, who has been made prisoner, is arrived at Dantzig.
FRENCH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
[This detail of the battle of Mohrungen (if we rightly understand the garbled accounts of the Boston Centinel) comprises the substance of the 55th bulletin of the French Grand Army.—Merc. Adv.]
LORBAU, January 27.
At the moment when the emperor's orders were issued for the first corps of the army to go into winter quarters, between the Passarge & the Vistula, marshal Bernadotte received intelligence that the Russians were on the march, with a considerable corps, to attack and surprise him in his cantonments. It seemed to be their object to advance against Osterode, and by that means, to cut off all communication between the first corps and the rest of the grand army; and with this view they attacked, and carried our posts to Liebstadt, consisting of about 200 men, on the 23d instant.
As soon as marshal Bernadotte received certain advice of the enemy's intentions he did not lose a moment. He immediately called in the troops posted at Elbing, and gave orders for those at Christburg to draw towards Mohrungen without delay, where they found the 8th regt. and though the marshal had troops at Lolkemis and Brannsborg on the Passarge, he succeeded in collecting them all on the 25th at Mohrungen. The marshal arrived in person about two in the afternoon, just as the enemy showed himself upon the heights. He secured at first to have had a line of cavalry, and manoeuvred in such a manner, as to make it appear that his object was only to retire, and to gain time in order to bring up troops against our right wing; but marshal Bernadotte perceived his design and immediately formed in order of battle, while he ordered a battalion of the 9th light infantry to advance against the village of Prasserselschea which was defended by several battalions of Russians, and six pieces of cannon. This battalion advanced with the courage and impetuosity that distinguished French soldiers; and notwithstanding the murderous fire, and the warm fire of the action, in which the eagle of this battalion was taken and re-taken, the battalion succeeded in defeating the enemy, and gaining possession of the village.
The Russians who defended themselves valiantly, again attacked the village with 3 battalions; but the 6th regiment coming to
the assistance of the French battalion, they were driven back.
Being compelled to retreat, they formed behind the village, while their right and left extended towards the woods and frozen lakes; they occupied both sides of the road between Mohrungen and Liebstadt.
Our lines of infantry, consisting of the 8th, 27th and 94th regiments, immediately advanced against the enemy's front, upon the heights, which was provided with a formidable artillery. A very heavy fire of small arms took place. Gen. Dupont, in the mean while, had orders to move from Neuhoff to Wille and Georgenthal, for the purpose of turning the right wing of the Russians. At the same time the troops arrived that were to act against the enemy's front. A battalion of the 23d was the first that advanced. The enemy were driven back and very roughly handled, and a very great carnage took place among them; they were pursued more than two leagues, until night put an end to the affair.
The prince of Ponte Corvo was not engaged in the pursuit, because about 2000 Russian infantry, and cavalry, cut off from their main body, forced themselves into Mohrungen, which they found without defence; the troops that had defended that place had pushed on, and were busy in plundering the carriages left behind by the Russians.
A battalion of the 8th, which was selected to drive the Russians out of Mohrungen, advanced with fixed bayonets, and overthrew all that opposed them. The 8th chassurs followed the remainder, killed a great many and made a number of prisoners, and among the rest, the colonel who commanded the expedition.
This affair is so much the more glorious for the first corps, because the troops began their march of 16 leagues at midnight, to arrive at the field of battle where the marshal prince of Ponte Corvo had scarcely 8000 men, against 14,000 of the enemy's fresh troops. The enemy's loss is considerable, exceeding 2,000 men; ours is reckoned at seven or eight hundred killed and wounded.
We have made 400 prisoners, and taken two pieces of cannon. The prisoners assure us that Gen. Aurenje and prince Dolgorouky are wounded.
The result of this glorious day has been the checking of the enemy in his rapid march, and astonishing him by a display of valor almost unexampled; besides preventing the execution of his design, which was to surprise the grand army, and to compel it to re-pass the Vistula.
The prince of Ponte Corvo remained upon the field of battle until two o'clock the next day, and made many excellent but slow movements to cover the left flank of the grand army, while he gained time to carry off the wounded. He retreated but three leagues on the first day after the affair; he remained 24 hours at Liebstadt, and arrived at Lobau on the 27th, when he took a position behind the place, there to wait for the enemy, who did not make his appearance.
This long and tedious march gave the grand army time to collect itself. The emperor put himself at its head, & has since recommenced operations. The enemy is taken in his own snare, and will soon repent the imprudent step he had taken.
At the last dates marshal Massena had joined the French grand army. The French and Swedes had commenced hostilities, and Mortier was posting into Pomerania.
NEW YORK, April 16.
MORE IMPORTANT NEWS.
Captain Crow, of the ship Liberty, has favored the editors of the New York Gazette with London papers to the 8th, and Liverpool to the 9th ult inclusive. These papers contain the following highly important intelligence—
LONDON, March 7.
Dispatches have been received from Petersburg, in which it is said, the emperor Alexander gives the most solemn pledge that he will not listen to any terms of peace until the French are driven entirely out of the Polish dominions, nor will he sanction any that may be agreed upon with Prussia, under the mediation of Austria that has not for their object the immediate evacuation of the whole of the German dominions occupied by the enemy since the commencement of the present campaign. The latter part of this may, however, be in some respects incorrect.
A vessel arrived from Memel, after an uncommonly quick passage. The master, we understand, brings intelligence that an account had been received at Memel of Bonaparte having set out for Paris, having previously conferred the command of the army on Massena. It is not improbable that such a report might have reached that town, but we entertain considerable doubts of its accuracy.
SUNDAY, March 8.
[Second Edition] We have the infinite pleasure in being able to announce the arrival of a messenger, this morning, from Petersburg, with the official accounts of a succession of important victories obtained by the Russians over the French, between the 6th and 10th of February.
Mr. Vleck, who is the bearer of these joyful tidings, left Petersburg on the 17th of February, and Gottenburg on the first instant, on board the Amity Packet, which was despatched for his conveyance. From him we have the happiness to learn, that general Beningsen has officially announced several victories obtained by him over Bonaparte, in one of which the French lost upwards of twenty thousand men, a large portion of their artillery, and twelve standards.
Six of these latter had been triumphantly exhibited on the parade of Petersburg, previous to Mr. Vleck's departure.
A French general has deserted the sinking fortune of Bonaparte, and has arrived at St. Petersburg. He reports, and his statement is confirmed from various quarters, that Bonaparte, since his invasion of Poland, has lost upwards of one hundred thousand men!
Mr. Vleck was detained at Gottenburg two days by contrary winds.
The following note was circulated in the ministerial circles, shortly after Mr. Vleck's arrival:
A king's messenger arrived this morning, with dispatches from St. Petersburg, communicating the official details of the operations of the Russian army in Prussia. It appears that the ardent and persevering gallantry of the Russian general has been crowned with signal success. For several successive days he attacked the French army, always to advantage but in the last affairs, to their decisive defeat, they having on that occasion lost upwards of twenty thousand men, twelve eagles and several pieces of cannon.
"Great rejoicings have taken place at Petersburg, and the city was illuminated at the departure of the messenger."
The Gazette contains an order in council, dated the 4th, placing Curacoa, in point of commercial relations, on a footing with our other West-India Islands.
Yesterday we received Dutch and French papers by the American ship Medford, arrived in the river from Rotterdam, which have furnished us with some articles of importance. Government at the same time received dispatches from the continent by the Dorset packet, arrived at Harwich. The latter are stated to announce another action between the Russians and French, in which the grand duke of Berg was killed. We have before us an extract of a letter received by a merchant in the city from his brother at Warsaw, mentioning Murat's death, and that the body had been received in that city with great pomp, and as we understand, buried there. We incline, however, to think from some allusion to the scene of action, that Murat should have fallen, must have been killed in the battle of Eylau, or in some affair immediately following it.
Letters were yesterday received in town from Dantzig, which on Thursday arrived at Hull, bringing accounts from thence to the 26th ult. of great rejoicings having taken place there, on occasion of the victories obtained by the Russians over the French, in Warmia, up to the 11th. The left and centre of the Russians were then posted on the lakes, and the right extended beyond the Alle.
The French corps under general Lefebvre has been defeated by a body of Prussians near Marienwerder.
Although the French have succeeded in restoring tranquility in Hesse, insurrections appear to have broken out in various other parts of Germany, which cannot fail to embarrass Bonaparte, either in exposing his supplies from France to danger, or in requiring for their protection a greater force than in his present circumstances he can afford for such service. Witteravia and the banks of the Main are in the hands of the insurgents; and in Weimar, Gotha, Coburg, and most of the neighboring duchies, an extensive and organised system of revolt prevails.
The Austrian army in Galicia comprises upwards of one hundred thousand men, and the frontiers of Moravia and Bohemia are crowded with troops who have cut off all communication with Saxony, Silesia, &c. The export of provisions to the French army in Poland has been discontinued, and some Jewish merchants and others, by whom it was carried on, have been arrested and sent in chains for trial. This measure is stated to have been adopted on a strong remonstrance from the Russian minister.
The Austrians are collecting a strong corps on the Bavarian frontiers, under the orders of one of the archdukes.
All officers in the Austrian service on leave of absence, &c. have received orders to join their respective corps.
On the departure of Bonaparte from Warsaw, Baron Vincent announced to Talleyrand his intention to return to Vienna, and was with difficulty induced to prolong his stay in Poland for another fortnight. The Baron's mission, independent of the restoration of Bismarck, had for its object to demand from Bonaparte an explanation as to his intentions in regard to Poland, and a revocation of the promises as held out to the inhabitants of that country by Dombrowsky. Bonaparte has evaded the discussion of these points; and in one of his interviews with Baron Vincent, he warmly expressed impatience and offence at the Baron's importunity on the subject.
The Russians continue to advance in Turkey almost without opposition. It appears by letters from Pancsova of the 25th of January, that the advanced corps of the Russian army had already penetrated into Albania, and that the Mountaineers of Rascia, Podrin, &c. had joined him in immense numbers. The islands of Curzolo, Brassa and Lissa, have fallen into the hands of the Imperialists, and Lessina, has been invested. Bulgaria, Servia and Albania, as well as Moldavia and Wallachia, are now in the virtual occupation of the Russians. The Turks are not capable of opposing any serious obstacles to the progress of the Russians; their army is an undisciplined insurgent mob, more dangerous to the generals appointed to conduct it, than to the enemy to whom it is to be confronted.
Gen. Kellerman is arrived at Hamburg, where, it is said, he is to command.
Gen. Beningsen, who so ably commanded the Russian armies in Prussia and Poland, was formerly in the British service.
April 17.
The ship George, captain Taylor, arrived at this port last evening in the remarkably short passage of 25 days from Greenock, and has put the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser in possession of London papers nine days later than had been received by the Liberty, and Greenock papers to the 20th March.
The late hour at which they came into our hands, and the pre-occupancy of our paper by other articles, have compelled us to confine our extracts almost exclusively to the bulletins of the French grand army. Of these we have from the 59th to the 62d, and they complete our series.
Sir Home Papham, whose trial is noticed in a preceding column, has been found guilty of the charge alleged against him, and was sentenced to a severe reprimand.
LONDON, Feb. 14.
We understand that another order has been issued by government for the blockade of the rivers Elbe and Weser. It is said, that some vessels have lately been fitted out in both these rivers which are destined to form a part of the meditated Dutch expedition to Batavia.
Captain Whitty, of the Leader, from which ship the American seaman was shot some months since, whose death occasioned so much agitation in America, is to be tried by a court martial in Portsmouth harbor on Monday next. The trial has stood over for some time, in order to afford the parties interested for the deceased, who were apprized of the intention to bring this officer to trial, to sustain the accusation if they thought proper. But no evidence appears against the accused.
March 15.
Yesterday a bag of letters from Holland reached the post office, some of which we understand are dated on Wednesday last. We have received a packet of Rotterdam, Flushing and Schiedam papers, by this conveyance. The French head quarters are stated to have been fixed at Thorn, in the neighborhood of which the army is said to be concentrated. The divisions of Ney and Augereau are said to have occupied Bromberg, Izbuitz, Podguez, and other towns on the western side of the Vistula.
All the French troops have been withdrawn from Narew, Praga, Warsaw, &c. The works of Praga have been abandoned.
Nothing of moment had on the 5th instant been attempted against Stralsund. The garrison comprised 12,000 men, and Rugen was occupied by a force fully competent to its defence. Skirmishes occurred almost daily on the Baltic, but without producing any result of interest.
A large military force, chiefly cavalry, is to be sent to the continent early in the spring. The ordnance and transport boards are busied with the necessary preparations.
A fleet of ten or twelve sail of the line is likewise equipping for the Baltic. It is to be composed of old 74's, to carry 24 pounders on the main deck, instead of 32's.
March 16.
The dispatches which we have already stated to have been brought by Mr. Pierrepont, were from the court of Prussia at Memel, and not as has been stated from Stockholm. He likewise brought letters from Lord Hutchinson; but the principal object of his journey was to deliver to ministers a treaty offensive and defensive, between the courts of Memel, Stockholm and London. The intelligence which he brings from the theatre of war is merely incidental, and was not of great importance enough to have exclusively required a more than ordinary messenger. We understand it to be in substance as follows:
The Russians on the 10th, two days after the Battle of Eylau, were encamped within two miles of the scene of action—the Praga was between the two armies. The French were in retreat; the Russians remained stationary; but from the barren state of the country, and the total want of every thing, orders had been given to fall back.
From the line of retreat of the French, it was believed at Memel & Koningsberg, that they were about to abandon Warsaw, and to establish themselves at Thorn. All their outposts on the Narew were already called in; but it was supposed, at the period of the departure of Mr. Pierrepont, that from the number of sick and wounded in the hospitals at Warsaw, the French would be compelled to retain a powerful garrison in that city.
The French troops were much harassed by the Cossacks, who with an irregularity against which no vigilance could guard, availed themselves of every opportunity of crossing the rivers, and harassing the rear detachments of the French army. Many of the French cavalry have been drowned in attempting to follow them across the rivers.
Price of Stocks, 3 per cent. consols 62 5-8—Omnium 1 3-4 premium.
March 17.
A Hamburg paper of the 7th inst. was received in town yesterday. The most important article it contains is the Turkish proclamation for shutting the Canal against vessels of all nations, during the present war between Russia and the Porte.
Extract of a letter written three days after the battle of Prussian Eylau by an officer of the Russian army, to his father in Lubec.
"Tilft in the kingdom of Prussia near the Neimen, 20 leagues N. E. of Koningsburg, February 11.
"When you receive this letter, you will perhaps have heard of the dreadful battle fought 3 days ago between our army and the French. As I suppose you might be very uneasy respecting my fate, I hasten to satisfy you by the present letter. Nothing disagreeable has occurred to me, tho' I have been the whole day in the midst of a shower of balls and bullets. I know not how it is possible to come out of such a scene of desolation alive; but after all thanks God I have not received a scratch and therefore am much more fortunate than most of the brave officers of our regiment, who have fallen. Those who are not killed are almost all wounded. This battle has been more fatal than that of Austerlitz.
"Our army has performed prodigies of valor. Though we have lost a number of men, it is generally agreed, that it is an astonishing circumstance not to have lost more; and this is looked upon as an effect of the excellent discipline which prevailed in the army during the heat of the action, and in the midst of such a fire as never was seen.
"During the last three days the question who were the victors has been frequently asked among us. This may appear singular, but in reality I cannot say which of the two armies fought with the most courage and firmness, or which did the most mischief to the other; however this is certain that we lost a very great number of men. But as we have not kept possession of the field of battle, and of course have not yet been able to verify the results of the action, there is room to hope that a great part of the men who have hitherto been absent on the calling of the roll have not perished. It is less painful to acknowledge that the enemy has made a number of prisoners.
"In spite of our losses this day has done great honor to our arms. Every corps, every officer, every private man distinguished himself. Our retreat after the battle is no proof that we have been beaten. We did not go to take a military position but merely to find an opportunity to come to an engagement with the enemy at a time when we hoped he would not be in a situation to resist the mass of the forces brought to act against him. If we had conquered other operations would immediately have followed, but otherwise it was our duty to retreat, which we were doing at this moment, and this only proves that our enterprise has not had all the success which it promised.
"As for the rest I cannot say our situa-
tion is the most brilliant. The enemy has the advantage over us, in making war six hundred miles from his own country, and living at the expense of the vanquished, should he as it is thought arrive upon our territory, the people of the frontiers will have two dreadful scourges upon them at one time. Hitherto our hopes have been deceived in several instances. We were told that the French would not expect us in the winter; but we found them collected in sufficient number to withstand the shock of an immense force. We are told that sickness carried them off by thousands at a time; but the manner in which we passed the 8th of this month did not make it appear as if we had to do with sick men; in fine, we had reason to hope that Napoleon had set off for Paris; this was equally false, and if it had not been contradicted by the reports of the prisoners we have made, I assure you during the battle, we were well persuaded that the emperor was present.
FRENCH GRAND AMMY.
FIFTY-NINTH BULLETIN.
Prussian Eylau, Feb. 14.
The enemy has taken a position behind the Pregel. Our patrols are before Koningsberg, but the emperor has thought proper to concentrate his army in winter quarters in such a manner that it may be in a condition to cover the line of the Vistula. The number of cannon which have been taken since the battle of Bergfried is about sixty. The twenty four pieces which the enemy left behind in the battle of Eylau, are sent to Thorn. The enemy have circulated the subjoined report, which is entirely false. They attacked the town, but were immediately driven back. They acknowledged 20,000 men killed and wounded, but their loss is much greater. Their capture of nine eagles is no less false than the account of their taking possession of the town. The grand duke of Berg still has his head quarters at Wittenberg, close upon the Pregel. General Hontpoult has died of his wounds; his loss is generally deplored—but few warriors have terminated their career so gloriously. His division of cuirassiers have distinguished themselves in all the battles. The emperor has given orders for removing his body to Paris. The general of brigade, Bernard de St. Sulpace, who was wounded in the wrist, refused to go to the field hospital in the rear to be dressed, but made a second charge on the enemy with his cavalry. His majesty is so well pleased with his conduct that he has appointed him a general of division. On the 12th marshal Lefebvre advanced to Marienwerder, where he found seven Prussian squadrons; he defeated them, and made prisoners 500 men, among whom are a colonel, a major and several other officers—he also took 250 horses. Those who escaped, fled towards Dantzig.
[The Russian report mentioned in this bulletin is not given with it.]
SIXTIETH BULLETIN.
Prussian Eylau, Feb. 17.
The conquest of Silesia is prosecuted. The fortress of Schweidnitz has surrendered, and the capitulation is annexed. (We do not think it necessary to insert it, as the conditions are the same as those on which Breslau and Brieg surrendered.)
The Prussian governor of Silesia is shut up in Glatz, after having been driven by gen. Lefebvre out of the positions of Frankenstein and Neurode. In these affairs the Wurtemberg troops behaved remarkably well. The Bavarian regiment of Tour and Taxis, commanded by col. Seydis and the 6th regiment of Bavarian infantry of the line, under col. Baker, eminently distinguished themselves. The enemy lost 100 killed and 300 prisoners. The siege of Cosel is conducted with vigor.
Since the battle of Eylau the enemy have re-assembled behind the Pregel. We hoped to have driven them from that position had the river remained frozen; but a thaw has commenced, and this river is a boundary beyond which the French army has no interest to pursue them.
About 3000 Russian prisoners, who were at Wellenberg, have been set at liberty by a troop of Cossacks, consisting of 1000 men.
The cold has entirely ceased; the snow is every where melted, and the season exhibits a singular phenomenon of the mild weather of the last days of April, in the middle of the month of February.
The army is entering into cantonments.
SIXTY FIRST BULLETIN.
Landsberg, Feb. 18.
The battle of Eylau, was at first considered as a victory by several of the enemy's officers. Such indeed, was the belief at Koningsberg, during the whole evening of the 9th, but the alarm was great when the Russian head quarters and the army arrived there. Soon after the sound of our cannon was heard, and the French were seen in possession of a height which flanked the whole of the Russian troops.
The Russian general declared that he would defend the town, which greatly increased the alarm of the inhabitants, who said "we shall share the fate of Lubec." It was fortunate, however, for this town, that it did not come within the plan of the French generals to drive the Russians from this position.
The number of dead in the Russian army in generals and other officers is very remarkable.
In consequence of the battle of Eylau more than 5000 wounded Russians found in the field of battle, or in the neighboring hospitals, have fallen into the hands of the victors. Part of them are since dead. The remainder, who are slightly wounded, have increased the number of prisoners. 1500 have been sent off to the Russian army. It is reckoned that the Russians had 15,000 wounded, besides these 5000 which fell into the hands of the French.
The army has resumed its quarters. The districts of Elbing, Liebstadt and Osterode, are the finest in this country, and the emperor has chosen them for the cantonments of his left wing.
Marshal Mortier has gone back to Swedish Pomerania. Stralsund is blockaded; and it is to be regretted that the enemy have,

without any reason, burnt the fine suburb of Kuiper. The fire presented a horrible spectacle, and more than 2000 persons are in consequence of it destitute of any home or shelter.
SIXTY SECOND BULLETIN.
Leibstadt, Feb. 21.
The right of the grand army has been victorious, like the centre and the left. General Essen, at the head of 25,000 men, advanced to Ostrolenka on the 15th along the two banks of the Narew; when arrived at the village of Flacis Lawowa, he met the advanced guard of general Savary, who commanded the fifth corps.
On the 16th, at break of day, gen. Gagan, with a part of his division made an oblique movement upon the advanced guard. At nine in the morning he met the enemy on the road to Novogrod, attacked, defeated and put him to the rout. But at the same moment the enemy attacked Ostrolenka by the left back. Gen. Campana, with a brigade of the division of gen. Gagan, and gen. Ruffin with a brigade of the division of gen. Oudinot, defended that small town. Gen. Savary sent thither the general of division Reille chief of the staff of the army. The Russian infantry in several columns endeavoured to carry the town. The enemy was suffered to advance half the length of the streets, when he was marched against and charged. He was three times cut down, and left the streets covered with the dead. The loss of the enemy was so great that he abandoned the town and took a position behind the sand hills which cover it.
The divisions of gens. Suchet and Oudinot advanced: at noon the heads of their columns arrived at Ostrolenka. Gen. Savary drew up his little army in the following manner: Gen. Oudinot commanded the left, in two lines; gen. Suchet the centre; and gen. Reille commanding a brigade of the division of Gagan, formed the right. He covered himself with all his artillery, and marched against the enemy. The intrepid gen. Oudinot put himself at the head of the cavalry; made a successful charge, and cut in pieces, the Cossacks of the rear guard of the enemy. The fire was very brisk; the enemy gave way on all sides, and was followed fighting during three leagues.
The next day the enemy was pursued several leagues, but without being perceived. His cavalry had retreated the whole night. Gen. Suwarow, and several officers of the enemy, are among the slain. The enemy has abandoned a great number of wounded, 1200 have been taken off the field, and more are being brought in every instant. Seven pieces of cannon and two standards are the trophies of this victory. The enemy has left 1300 dead on the field of battle. On our side we have had 60 men killed and from 4 to 500 wounded. But a loss most sensibly felt is that of the gen. of brigade Campana, who was an officer of great merit and promise: he was born in the department of Marengo. The emperor has been much grieved at his loss. The 103d regiment distinguished itself particularly in this affair. Among the wounded are col. Du Hamel, of the 21st regiment of light infantry; and the colonel of the artillery.
The emperor has ordered the 5th corps to go into winter quarters. The thaw is dreadful. The season will not permit any thing great to be achieved; it is that of repose. The enemy first broke up from his quarters; he has repeated it.
PROCLAMATION.
Prussian Eylau, Feb. 16.
"SOLDIERS,"
"We have begun to enjoy a little repose in our winter quarters, when the enemy attacked the first corps, and shewed themselves on the lower Vistula. We broke up and marched against him. We have pursued him sword in hand, eighty miles. He has fled to his strong holds, and retired beyond the Pregel. In the battles of Bergfried, Deppen, Hof and Eylau, we have taken from him 65 pieces of cannon, and 16 standards, besides his loss of more than 40,000 men, in killed, wounded, and prisoners. The heroes who, on our side, remain in the bed of honor, have died a glorious death. It is the death of a true soldier. Their relatives will always have a just claim to our care and beneficence. Having thus defeated all the enterprises of the enemy, we shall return towards the Vistula and resume our winter quarters. Those who shall dare to disturb these quarters, shall have reason to repent; for whether beyond the Vistula or on the other side of the Danube—whether in the middle of winter or in the beginning of autumn—we still shall be found French soldiers, and soldiers of the grand army."
April 18.
LONDON, March 14.
The Juno, Thompson master, which has arrived in the river from Memel, has brought a copy of the public notification of the battle of Eylau, which was posted in that town, announcing the result to the public. The following is a translation:
PROCLAMATION.
"The governor and chamber of magistracy, have to congratulate their fellow-citizens, that official accounts have this day been received, that after repeated battles from the 3d to the 9th, the combined armies of Russia and Prussia had obtained a complete victory over the French. The result of the victory had been twenty Eagles: fourteen of which had been awarded to general Benningsen and the Russian army; the remaining six had been presented to his majesty the king of Prussia. The French had lost twenty thousand men, who were dead on the field of battle."
"The contest had been so obstinately maintained on both sides that both French and Russians had refused to accept of any quarter from each other. A body of 1500 French, who had been cut off during the battle of the 7th, had been surrounded on the 8th by the whole of the Russian army—they refused to lay down their arms or accept of quarter; but gen. Benningsen, after a sharp attack, made them sensible of their fruitless resistance, & ruinous desperation, and induced them to surrender at discretion. These are the only prisoners taken. The Russians remained encamped on the field of battle on the 10th; the French had retreated two leagues. Gen. Benningsen
expected a strong reinforcement of Cossacks, and the junction of the Silesian Levy, when, it is supposed, that he will pursue his victory. "By order of the chamber of magistracy. "H. KLOPSTOCK."
The above notification accounts for the dreadful slaughter on that day, by stating, not that neither army would give, but that both refused to take quarter. That is, they both fought with such desperation as to preclude all thought of surrendering.
March 17.
It appears from a newspaper which the French have set up at Warsaw, that no account of the battle of Eylau was published there until the fourth evening after the action. Have we not a right to infer from this circumstance, that Bonaparte was not quite sure that he gained the victory? it is very extraordinary, that neither the particulars nor result of an engagement fought within 100 miles of Warsaw, should have been known three days after. It is possible, however, that the communication may have been interrupted by these same Cossacks, who give so much trouble to the French, and that the bearer of the dispatches was compelled to deviate considerably from the usual route.
Three foreign gentlemen arrived in town yesterday from Heligoland, after a passage of four days. They state, we understand, that they left two couriers there who were waiting for a packet; one from the court of Vienna, the other with overland dispatches from India. The Austrian messenger, according to the report of these gentlemen, publicly affirmed, that his court had declared war against France; and that a force much stronger than any employed last war had taken the field. They also mention that they had conversed at Hamburg with several French officers who were engaged at the battle of Eylau, which they represented as being far more sanguinary than it has been detailed to us. These officers did not claim a victory on the 8th, but represent it as a drawn battle. The French army has suffered exceedingly from a combination of causes: principally from losses in battle, and much from sickness and scarcity of provisions. This last misfortune, we understand, is acknowledged in an official document from the army; and a supply is earnestly requested from various quarters.
A letter from Rotterdam, of the date of Wednesday last, states, that Bonaparte was daily expected at Paris, having left the command of the army to Massena. His imperial majesty is said to be severely indisposed. A report also prevailed at Rotterdam, that an Austrian army was in full march towards Saxony.
The captain of a vessel arrived on Friday in the river, in ten days from Dantzic, states, that a short time before he sailed accounts had been received that the French had been again defeated by the Russians, with a very great loss, and that a great number of prisoners had arrived at Koningsberg; in consequence of the above news, the rejoicings at Dantzic had continued for three days. A gentleman just arrived from Hamburg also reports, that the French are in full retreat, and are already 100 English miles this side of Prussian Eylau.
The following is a copy of the sentence of the court martial on Sir Home Popham. "The court is of opinion, that the charges have been proved against the said captain Sir Home Popham: That the withdrawing without orders so to do the whole of any naval force from the place where it is directed to be employed, and the employing it in distant operations against the enemy, more especially if the success of such operations should be likely to prevent its speedy return, may be attended with the most serious inconvenience to the public service; as the success of any plan formed by his majesty's ministers for operations against the enemy, in which such naval force might be included, may by such removal, be entirely prevented. And the court is further of opinion, that the conduct of the said captain Sir Home Popham, in the withdrawing the whole of the naval force under his command from the Cape of Good Hope, the proceeding therewith to the Rio de la Plata, was highly censurable; but in consideration of circumstances, doth adjudge him to be only severely reprimanded, and he is accordingly severely reprimanded."
Lower Elze, March 1.
The last battle, fought five miles from Koningsberg, has been one of the most destructive in the history of the present war. The number of killed on both sides is stated at 80,000. It seems that a strong column of Russians that had escaped the battle of Mohrungen and approached the Vistula, was cut off from the main body, and was not able to force its way through the enemy without the greatest difficulty, and the loss of much artillery and men. The Russian centre was six times attacked by the French; if they had succeeded in breaking through it, they would have become masters of Koningsberg and the rich magazines in that city.
The Polish insurgents have to regret the loss of one of their bravest leaders, gen. Roinsha, who has had the misfortune to be taken prisoner by the Prussians.
The Prussian marauding party, that has penetrated as far as Frankfort on the Oder has, it is said, taken a considerable transport of money.
Frequent skirmishes take place between the Prussians and the Polish confederates in Pomerania.
We are assured that gen Victor has been exchanged for the prince of Orange. The former, we know, is charged with the expedition against Colberg and Danzig.
NEW-ORLEANS, March 9.
Friday last came on before the U. S. district court, in this city, the trial of the hon. James Workman, on a charge of high misdemeanor, in planning and setting on foot an expedition for the conquest and emancipation of Mexico. The evidence on the part of the U. S. having been gone through, Mr. Workman refused to examine a witness in his defence, and submitted his cause to the jury without argument. The jury retired, and in a few minutes returned with a verdict—NOT GUILTY.
BALTIMORE, April 17.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Liverpool, dated Feb. 16, 1807.
"I have very little news to send you, for trade here is very dull. The slave trade is to be abolished. By an act of parliament, just now passed the house of lords, no vessel can clear out after the 30th of April next; and it limits the sale in the West-Indies to the 1st of January, 1808; so that it will be a very severe check upon the trade in general here."
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1807.
Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly.
Mecklenburg —Peter Bailey, Francis E. Walker. Campbell , Thomas M. Clarke, Daniel B. Perrow. Hanover , John Bowe, Wm. Brockenbrough. New Kent , Robert Christian, John D. Watkins. Charles City , John Christian, Cornelius Egmon. Richmond county , Vincent Redman, Fauntleroy Brockenbrough. Northumberland , John Crawley, William Ball.
State of the Poll for Hanover.
FOR CONGRESS.
John Clopton 239 Peyton Randolph 175
Majority for Clopton 64, who is elected by a majority of 164 in the district.
ASSEMBLY.
John Bowe 308 William Brockenbrough 178 Bathurst Jones 163 John Stark 137
The returns received at Boston on the 13th inst. give.
Mr. Strong, 33,868 votes, Mr. Sullivan, 32,072.
Majority 1796.
The same towns the last year gave Mr. Strong a majority of 2,002 votes. Little doubt remains of the election of Mr. Sullivan.
ON Saturday morning last two buildings on the Cross Street near Shockoe warehouse, were consumed by fire. One of them the countinghouse of Wm. Brown & Co.—the other a dwelling house. All the papers and books of the company, and most of the articles of value were saved. Fortunately the air was perfectly calm, or the warehouse, with all the tobacco in it, must have been destroyed.
On Wednesday night, another fire broke out in a kitchen back of Mr. Winston's hatters' shop, occupied by J. H. Pasbender, watch maker. It was entirely consumed. No other loss was sustained.
FOR THE ARGUS.
CONCERNING THE TREATMENT AND EM- PLOYMENT OF SLAVES.
NO. III.
THE readers of this paper will recollect that some communications were published during the last session of the Assembly which related to the public guard—to the establishment of a military corps of respectable young men, selected from each regiment—and likewise concerning slaves. It was then recommended to increase the number of the guard and to insure their respectability by the manner of introduction, pay and privileges. It was also recommended to impose commensurate taxes upon male slaves and free men of color between the ages of 15 and 50. Since that time not one sentence has appeared in print in opposition to any of those things—and altho' this may not be assumed as proof positive, that the innovations which were recommended, had not the public approbation; yet it may be believed from general silence, that they have not excited much disapprobation.
Under these considerations, the writer presumes to infer that those recommendations were well received—and that if adopted by the legislature, they would be not less popular than beneficial. He therefore, has again assumed the pen, for the purpose of submitting to public notice some further observations relating to those subjects, but chiefly as relate to slaves.
It is the opinion of the writer, that slaves ought to be employed, altogether in agricultural pursuits—or in other occupations of plain labor. Such as wood cutting, hewing, sawing, coal and canal digging, and the like—that they should not be employed as 'artists,' drivers' of carriages or teams, domestic servants, sailors or boatmen. This change ought not be effected at once—the introduction should be made, and the progress should depend upon circumstances.
Such an alteration, it is true, would produce personal injury and temporary inconvenience to many individuals. Their cases ought to be considered; widows, infants and persons in contracted circumstances ought to receive compensation from the public purse—and the means of payment should be provided by a tax upon that species of property.
The dangers to be apprehended from slaves, depend upon several causes: one is; they are the common carriers of the lower country—they have under their immediate care almost all the horses and accountments for horses—they almost without an exception are good riders and drivers, and among them there may be found almost every kind of artist;—Smiths and carpenters without number. From these causes, they have the means without much exertion of doing a great deal of mischief.
Now, as the object of writing these sentences, is not to render the condition of the good and virtuous slave worse than heretofore, but to prevent the wicked from forming plots and conspiracies, the benevolent reader must not condemn what has been or may be said before he looks thro' the vista of futurity, and impartially considers the different prospects which may be afforded. Peace, quiet and industry on one hand—robbery, scourging, hanging, alarms and insurrections on the other. If these or similar innovations are adopted, all the various duties now performed by slaves, as carriers, artists, domestics, &c. will be performed by whites. The military strength of the city of Richmond alone, will be immediately doubled, and instead of danger from the black population, requiring a constant guard and patrol, there would be no other danger than that which
is to be apprehended from the general depravity of mankind. The number of cultivators would be accordingly increased, and the general improvement of the country of course would be promoted.
Many other benefits would be obtained by this city. At present, there are at least 1000 black men who are solely employed, some in bringing the produce to the city, by the means of the canal, and others in conveying it to the water by the means of drays. It is believed, that at least every other boat which comes into the Basin, brings in it some articles which have been stolen. These are either sold or exchanged with drayed with them—and altho' the boats may be pursued, the articles stolen will seldom be found.

WANTED, A DISCREET industrious Woman, as a house-keeper—one who can come recommended for her integrity, will meet with liberal wages by applying at the Bell Tavern. February 12th 1807.
MATRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATRESSES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Ino. S. Pleasants.
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of Land, IN the lower end of Buckingham, lying on Buffalo creek, adjoining the lands of Mr. James Wilson and Mr. Copland, containing upwards of one thousand acres, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood and within three miles of Ca-Ira. A sufficient quantity is opened to work ten hands to advantage—the greater part being yet to clear, abounding in excellent timber, and affording from four to five hundred acres of prime tobacco land. Mr. Moses Scott living on the premises will show the land to any one inclined to purchase. For terms apply to the subscriber. SUSANNA WILCOX. Chellowe, 16th March, 1807.
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, IN Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807.
Notice. ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Court's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone authorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Court's to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us. Samuel M'Crav, } Trustees Pleasant Younghusband, } Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
Will be Sold, AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 27th day of May next, if fair, and if it is not fair, on the first fair day thereafter, the TRACT OF LAND, wherein Samuel Richardson, jr. esq. now resides, to satisfy George Street & Co. the sum of £114 6, with interest thereon from the 7th of June, 1805, till paid and costs; in conformity to a decree of the County Court of Hanover, pronounced on the 27th day of February, 1805, in a suit then depending in the said court between the said parties. THE COMMISSIONERS. Hanover, 1st April, 1807.
For Hire—A MAN, Who is well acquainted with the management of race horses. For further information apply to Mrs. Sarah Gunn, Richmond Hill, or to JOHN TURPIN, sen. Feb. 21, 1807.
FOR SALE, Next door to Mr. William Temple's; Alum Salt, & New-England POTATOES, Of superior quality. Also—A General Assortment of GROCERIES, Good of their kinds and low in price, which will be sold for cash, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, March 6th, 1807.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807.
Land for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust recorded in the county court of Fluvanna, executed by Joshua Bartly, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Abraham Maury, WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, for cash, on the 14th day of March next.
A Tract of Land, Lying on the Rivanna river, about two miles above the courthouse of the said county, containing by estimation between four and five hundred acres. This is a very valuable tract of land, and as it is most certainly to be sold, any person wishing to purchase, would perhaps do well to look at it and enquire of its local situation and advantages from the present occupant. THE TRUSTEES. January 20th, 1807.
The sale of the above property has been postponed till Fluvanna April court next; at which time it will take place at the courthouse. March 27th, 1807. JAMES LYNCH, BLACKSMITH AND FARRIER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed to the first Cross street above the Eagle Tavern, leading to the bason—where he carries on the business as usual. Those that wish to favor him with their work, shall be stridly attended to. Richmond, April 6, 1807.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that Jacob West, late of the county of Montgomery, stands charged on inquisition had and taken before James Mason, esq. coroner for the county of Botetourt, with the murder of John George late of the said county of Botetourt; and that the said Jacob West hath fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said Jacob West and convey him before some magistrate of the said county of Botetourt to be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover injoin all officers civil and military and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said Jacob West and convey him before some magistrate for the county of Botetourt aforesaid to be dealt with according to law. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this second day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, and of the commonwealth the thirty-first. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL.
EDWARD WANTON, WATCH MAKER, HAS removed three doors above his old stand, in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Solomon Marks, and lately by Mrs. Paul, umbrella maker, where he continues to carry on his business in all its branches. He has for sale an assortment of Watches, Chains, Seals and Keys, very low, for cash. April 13, 1807.
FOR SALE, SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAIN LAND, FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Richmond. The above tract of land is generally considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of meadow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wicket machine on the Scotch model. Another tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally esteemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst. Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber residing on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Negroes (in families) will be taken in exchange for either or both of the above tracts of land. ROBERT H. ROSE. Orange, April 8th, 1807.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE, LYING in the county of Albemarle, contiguous to that of Orange, and adjoining the lands of Col. Lindsay, Col. J. Barbours, and others, containing about 1,400 acres, about one third whereof is cleared and in good order for cropping; the remaining two thirds is first rate tobacco land. This tract possesses improvements, among which is a new and commodious dwelling-house, smokehouse, &c. a large new framed barn, an out house in every respect suitable for an overseer; a large young peach orchard, a small apple orchard, and other fruit trees in abundance. A farther description is deemed unnecessary, as those wishing to contract will first view the premises, where the subscriber now resides, and may at any time be seen. The terms are one third cash, about one third in Kentucky lands, if the parties can agree, and a credit on the remainder, secured by mortgage on the land. JOHN L. MOORE. April 8, 1807.
BY virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery holden in Richmond, the subscribers will expose to sale on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 30th day of April next, a TRACT OF LAND, lying in Pittsylvania, on Banister river, estimated to contain 1717 acres more or less, whereon the widow of John Markham and others now reside, or as much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £871 3 5, with interest from the 10th day of June, 1806, on £405 15 6, part thereof of until payment, and interest on £400, also part thereof during the same period, the expenses of the sale and the costs of suit. Isaac Cotes. Thos. Woodbridge, sen. Edward Friend. Allen Whitworth. March 17, 1807.
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, POSITIVELY commences drawing in the city of New York, on the second Tuesday in June next. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE: 1 of 25,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 10,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 5,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 2,000 DOLLARS. 6 of 1,000 DOLLARS. And several of 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.—Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. The FIRST drawn ticket every FIFTH day will be entitled to a capital prize; and the SECOND drawn ticket EVERY DAY, will be entitled to 200 dollars. TICKETS, HALVES, QUARTERS AND EIGHTHS, ARE NOW SELLING AT WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York. By enclosing bank notes, of any description, (post paid) to G. and R. WAITE, tickets and shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. During the drawing, WAITE's weekly printed prize list will be sent to the printer of this paper, and to the post master at Richmond; and at the conclusion of the drawing, will also be sent, the managers' printed prize list, for the satisfaction of distant adventurers. At the above offices, have been sold in the late lotteries, prizes amounting to a sum, exceeding 300,000 dollars. Present price of tickets, Seven Dollars, but will advance as the drawing approaches. Prize tickets in the late New York lotteries taken in payment. New York, March 10, 1807.
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Mrs. Whittaker, in an agreeable, retired situation, and very convenient for a family. WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, March 2, 1807.
TO RENT, A Neat House, IN the Falling Garden, sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized family, either by itself or with the following profitable property, to wit:—An ice-house 20 feet by 18 and about 18 deep, well filled and pounded down with good clean ice—a bath-house, which if well attended to will yield a handsome profit; and also may be accommodated with a small or large part of a garden. The above property will be rented either for the season, say six months, or for a longer time, and possession given immediately. Good security will be required for the rent. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the firesides. 3d mo. 16th, 1807.
GOUTY, IMPORTED last fall, by Brown & Rives, will stand the ensuing season at my stable, in Amherst, five miles from New-Glasgow, at twenty-five dollars the season, dischargeable by twenty, if paid by the first day of October next—The season to commence the first of March and end first August.—Mares may be covered by the leap at twelve dollars, paid at the time of service; or forty dollars to ensure them in foal, payable first day of January next—one dollar to the groom in every case.—Good and extensive pasture, gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. GOUTY is a beautiful bay, ten years old, in high health and vigor, five feet three inches high, full of bone and muscle, fine points and elegant form. He was after many months research selected by Mr. Weatherby (author of the racing calendar and general stud-book) as one of the best horses that could be procured in Great Britain. In a letter from him he says there never was a higher bred horse shipped from Great Britain or any other country. GOUTY was got by Sir Peter Teazle (unquestionably the best stallion now in England) his dam the famous Yellow Mare by Tandem; grandam, Perdita by Herod; great grand dam, Fair Forrester by Sloe; great great grand dam by Forrester; great great great grand dam by Partner; Croft's bay Barb; Makeless; Brimmer; Son of Dodsourty; Burton Barb Mare. GOUTY run but three times, owing to an injury he received in the fore leg—1st, in 1799, for the Darby stakes, for three year olds, won by Archduke. 2d, in 1800, sweepstakes, for all ages, with 25 guineas added out of the racing fund—won by Gouty, beating Fugleman, Vivaldi, &c. &c. 3d. New-Market July meeting, £50, by subscription, won by Sorcerer. Robert Rivers!
February 10th, 1807. Wanted immediately at this Office, AS AN APPRENTICE to the PRINTING BUSINESS, a youth about 13 or 14 years old, of respectable connections, who can spell and read correctly. He will have the advantage, if more agreeable to his parent or guardian, of attending in the Book store during a part of his time, where he will have an opportunity of improving himself in reading, writing, &c.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE HISTORY OF NAPOLEON BONPARTE, Emperor of the French and King of Italy.
MUFTI, A BEAUTIFUL BAY, Fifteen hands two inches high, imported by John Paylee, Esq. of Mount-Airy will stand the ensuing season, at Fighting Creek, Powhatan county, two miles from the courthouse, to cover mares at the moderate price of Twenty dollars the season, to be discharged by Fifteen Dollars if paid before the first day of October, or Ten Dollars sent with the mare, and Half a Dollar to the Groom—He was bred by Mr. Mann of Norwich, and was got by Fitzherbert [one of the best bred sons of King Herod] his dam by Infant, [son of the Godolphin Arabian, grand dam by Whittington, out of a full sister of Black and All Back, and his performances are as follows, and are rarely to be equalled. In 1796, when 3 years old, and the property of his R. H. the Prince of Wales, [who purchased him of Major Churchill] Mufti won a match race of one hundred guineas each, at New Market, beating Mr. Windham's Prodigal, Rowley's mile. The following meeting he ran a dead heat with Sir C. Bunbury's Tityrus, 8, st. each, Abingdon mile, for 200 guineas each—Young Tityrus won the plate for 3 years old, two days after, when II started. In 1797, when the property of Richard Vernon, Esq. he received 100 guineas compromise from Lord Derby's Wren, 8 stone each, dish in, 200 guineas, at 8 stone 7lbs. he beat the Duke of Queensbury's Young Giant, 7 stone 13lbs 2 miles, for 400 guineas, and received 37 guineas compromise from Mr. Fox's Braganza. In 1798, Mufti won the Craven stakes at New Market, when 12 started beating Scota, Nimble, &c. Won a sweepstakes of 300 guineas each, across the Flat, beating Fidge, and receiving forfeit from Pharamond; he also received forfeit from Mr. Fox's Braganza, giving 3lbs. dish in, for 200 guineas, half forfeit, and was afterwards purchased by his grace the Duke of Bedford. In 1799, Mufti did not appear in public, being the Duke's trial horse. In 1799, Mufti won all his engagements, viz: A match against Lord Bathurst's Highlander, for 100 guineas, a Handicap sweepstakes of 50 guineas each, 7 sub or bersitch in, beating Magpie, Beagle, &c and a match, beating Dun Quixote across the Flat for 200 guineas each, all at New Market. In 1799, he won the Craven stakes at New Market, when 15 started, among which were Creeper, Don Quixote, Harpaxox, &c at 9 stone 11.2lbs. He beat the Prince of Wales's Glancer, 7 stone 4lbs. across the Flat, for one hundred guineas each, at 8 stone 7lbs. each. He beat the Prince of Wales's Pagasa, a match for 1000 guineas each, across the Flat. In 1799, Mufti came in second for the Craven stakes, beating Asparagus, Corinder, and 7 others; and at 8 stone 7lbs. beat his Royal Highness the Duke of York's Serpent, 8 stone a match over the Beacon course, for 100 guineas each. This was the last year of his running; after which he became a stallion at Woburn, and 1796, the first of his get that started won a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, at New Market, when six started, and one paid forfeit. The same colt won several times in the following year. Mufti is 15 hands 2 inches high, and both in and out of training, was esteemed one of the most beautiful horses in England. As a stallion he has succeeded well, having always covered at a high price; The first of his get that started was in 1796. The Duke of Bedford's b c by Mufti out of Bussy, won at New Market 550 guineas, beating Cimeter Camelion, and 4 others—Racing Calendar, page 141. This colt ran but once this year; in 1797, the same colt won 50l. and one hundred guineas at New Market, and 50l. at Bedford. He started this year only four times, and won three—Racing Calendar, pages 23, 24, 52, 97.—Mr. Windham's chessnut gelding, by Mufti, won this year also 25 gain a, 100 guineas, and 50 guineas at New Market, and 50 guineas at Brighton: In 1798, the Duke of Bedford's Hunter Rebecca, by Mufti, won the Hunters stakes at Bedford. MUFTI is by shape, strength and temper, particularly likely to get capital racers hunters, roadsters and carriage horses. The pasture is equal to any in that part of the country, and will be furnished GRATIS. No responsibility for escapes or accidents but every care will be taken to prevent either—Notes of hand will be expected with the mares. WILLIAM BERKELY. Feb. 1st 1807.
The season will commence on the first of March, and end the last of August—Any gentleman wishing his mares fed, can be furnished corn (as ordered) at the market price. W.B.
KNOWSLEY, Will stand the ensuing season at our stable in Albemarle county, to mares above Charlottesville, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, five of which will be remitted if paid by the 1st of August next; fourteen dollars the leap and forty dollars to ensure a mare to be in foal with one dollar for each mare to the groom, which with the leap money must be paid when the mare is covered. Mares put to Knowsley last season which did not prove with foal, will be ensured this year for twenty dollars paid as above—Notes of hand will be required in every instance where the money is not sent with the mares or paid before they are taken away. Excellent and extensive pasture well enclosed grain besides several grass lots, which will be kept for mares with colts, and mares sent before foaling. Servants will be boarded at 9s. per week, and grain furnished mares as directed at the lowest market price, for which the money must be paid before the mares are taken away. The most pointed attention in every particular shall be paid to mares sent to our care, but cannot be liable for any accidents or escapes which may happen. KNOWSLEY's pedigree and performances have been so frequently published, that we deem it unnecessary now to insert it. The performances of his colts on the turf last spring and fall has so well established his superior worth, that nothing more remains to be said by us, only to observe that nine of his colts have been started on the turf, seven of which proved successful in winning eleven sweepstakes and matches; the other two always run second best: five out of the seven winning colts distanced the field. WILLIAM WOODS. Albemarle, Feb. 20th, 1807.
P.S. The season will commence the 1st of March and expire the 1st of August.
THE HISTORY OF NAPOLEON BONPARTE, Emperor of the French and King of Italy.
Royster & Bohannan, Respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received a general assortment of GROCERIES, Which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or good notes at sixty days— —AMONGST WHICH ARE— Brown Sugar in hds & Tumblers, pint and bbls. Loaf Sugar in do. do. Decanters, quart and pint. Jamaica } RUM } Leipner's Snuff Antigua } } } Window Glass N. England } } } London Mustard Best Cognac Brandy } } } Rice Holland Gin } } } Copperas Country do. } } } New York Candles Madeira } } } Ginger Sherry } } } Allspice Malaga } } } Pepper Dry Lisbon } } } Queen's Ware in Hibbert's } } } crates, assorted Stout and Porter } } } New York Soap Writing Paper } } } Imperial & } TEAS Brown do. } } } V. Hyson } Nutmegs } } } Best Green Coffee in Indigo } } } bags Allum } } } Salt Salt Salt Petre } } } Cotton and Wool English Gun Powder } } } Carls, by the box Shot, assorted } } } assorted. Richmond, April 1, 1807.
Military Lands In the State of Ohio, for Sale. WHEREAS William Carter, late of the city of Richmond commonly called Doctor William Carter, was, on the first day of August, 1797, and at the time of his death, entitled by warrant or warrants for services as a Surgeon, in the service of the United States, to 4000 acres of such Lands, and made his testament and last will on the same day, and year, where, by he directed, "That as soon as the Surveyors of his Lands on the waters of the Scioto, north west of the river Ohio could be received, and a Patent or Patents obtained for the same, the said Lands might be sold to the best advantage, and on the longest credit, that the purchase of his houses and lots would admit of," and departed this life, without altering or revoking the said testament, whereof he constituted three executors, two of whom, to wit, Joseph Jackson and the subscriber, both of the city of Richmond, only, took that office upon themselves: And whereas before the said surveyors could be obtained, to wit, two of eight hundred acres each, and one of twelve hundred acres, on the upper side of Da-by creek, and one of one thousand, and one of two hundred acres on the waters of the said creek, the Lands so surveyed had been ceded by the commonwealth of Virginia, to the United States, whereby the obtaining of Patents for the same hath been hitherto obstructed; but that obstruction has been lately removed by an act of Congress, tho' the circumstance of the estate of the said Testator, will not admit any extensive credit, to be given to the purchaser or purchasers. I, as acting Executor of the said Testament, hereby notify to the public, that a sale of the said Lands, will be made at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 12th day of May next ensuing, at Public Auction, to the best bidder, for the most that can be gotten, in ready money, or notes, with approved endorser, negotiable, and payable at the Bank of Virginia, within 60 days of the day of sale, when satisfactory proof, relative to the title of Doctor Carter, will be exhibited by the subscriber, and when he will be ready to transact for the same with a covenant of warranty against all his own acts tending to lessen or impair the same. CHARLES SPENCER. Richmond March 30th, 1807.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by John Henderson of the county of Albemarle, to secure the payment of certain debts therein mentioned and for other purposes, we shall expose to sale, by Public Auction, for ready money, before the door of the Tavern of Mr. Triplett T. Estes, in the town of Charlottesville and county of Albemarle, on the first Monday in May next, John Henderson's interest in the following property, to wit: One certain tract or parcel of LAND, on the waters of Hardware river in the said county, containing by survey six hundred and sixty-six acres, adjoining the lands of Christopher Hudson, Henry Copeland and others.—Also, about six acres of LAND, in or near the town of Milton, on which there is a valuable mill-seat.—Also, an undivided interest in LOTS in the said town of Milton, his proportion being five lots.—Also, the life estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson in and to the LAND and HOUSES near Milton, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas E. Randolph.—Also, 2,000 acres of LAND on Taylor's creek in the counties of Jefferson or Scott in the state of Kentucky.—Also, the interest of Hill Carter under the Will of Edward Carter, deceased, to certain LANDS in the state aforesaid, which interest the said Henderson purchased of the said Hill Carter.—Also, the interest of the said John Henderson as distributee of his father Bennet Henderson, dec. in and to a certain tract of LAND in the county of Scott and state aforesaid, supposed to be four hundred acres.—Also, the like interest in and to certain LOTS in the town of Milton.—Also, one BAY HORSE.—Also, a BOND executed by James L. Henderson to said John, for the title to certain lands in the state of Kentucky. As the residue of the money arising from the sale of the above mentioned property is to be paid over by us to the proper creditors of John Henderson, authorised to receive the same, it would be to the interest of those creditors to attend the sale and force the property to its proper value.—Acting as trustees, we shall only convey the title to the above property vested in us as such. James Lewis, } Trustees. Matthew Henderson, } April 9th, 1807.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond the 17th day of September, 1806, will be SOLD, at Warminster, on the 7th day of May next, Three Lots of Land, In the said town of Warminster and county of Amherst, with their appendages and appurtenances, together with sundry Negroes, on which a credit of one and two years will be given, and satisfactory security required by the COMMISSIONERS. April 6, 1807.