The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-09-24 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE—AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM—(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 40.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1805.
[VOLUME 2.]
Richmond Prices Current.
   D. C. D. C.     TOBACCO 5 a 5 50   FLOUR 7 50   WHEAT NEW 1 25   INDIAN CORN 4 30 a —   WHISKEY 28 a — 62   BACON 12 — — —   HEMP 170 — 190 —   BAR IRON 110 — — —  
MARSHAL'S SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the Fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced in May last between John Samuels and David Ross defendant:  WILL BE SOLD, on Tuesday the 15th day of October next, to the highest bidder for ready money, so much of the tract of land in Chesterfield county, commonly called the Falls Plantation, as will be sufficient to raise the sum of two thousand one hundred and twenty one dollars and 37 cents, and the costs of suit and of sale. The point at which the purchaser is to begin his survey and the direction in which he is to run his lines, will be designated on the day of sale, which sale will be had on the premises.  JOSEPH SCOTT, Marshal V. D.  Sept. 20, 1805. ep4w
TO RENT.
A Very large and excellent CELLAR, under the Mason's Hall—For terms, apply to Jacob I. Cohen, or Solomon Jacobs.  September 20. ep4w
THE TREASURER
Of the Broad-Rock Jockey Club takes this method to inform those delinquent members, agreeable to an order of the said Club, that he shall advertise the names of those who fail to pay up their delinquencies to him or to Mr. Wm. Ball, who is authorized to receive the same. He hopes they will be pointed in paying up their subscription on the first day of the Broad-Rock races.  THOMAS CREATHAM, Treasurer.  September 10, 1805.
LAND—FOR SALE.
In the county of Lunenburg, lying within one mile of the Court-house, on Conche's creek; this tract contains seven hundred and fifty acres, one hundred and fifty of which is cleared; comfortably improved for the accommodation of a family. This land is well suited to the cultivation of Tobacco, Corn and Wheat.  A great bargain may be had in this land. The terms may be made known, by application to Major Grafton Green, of Nottingham, who is duly authorized to dispose of it, or the subscriber living on the premises.  JOSEPH SMITH.  Lunenburg, August 2—(ep4w)
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD, if taken within fifty miles of Richmond, and one hundred Dollars if taken beyond it, will be given to apprehend a negro man named LEWIS about thirty years of age, who last night ran away from the subscribers. He is very tall made, and about 5 feet 10, or 5 feet 11 inches high; has a handsome countenance—had on when he went away, a Russia Drill Drab Coat and Pantaloons; but has a variety of other clothing. He was formerly the property of Mr. Edward Hallam of Hanover Town, where perhaps he may be gone. All matters of vessels are forewarned from harboring or carrying him away, under the penalty of the law.  September 6. (ep4w)  GILLIAM & KIRBY.
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, to wit:
BE it remembered, That on the twenty-fifth day of August, in the thirtieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Daniel Call, of the said District, here deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit:  "Reports of Cases, argued and adjudged in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, by Daniel Call—volume third."  In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned;" and also to an act entitled, "An act supplemental to an act entitled an act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving and etching historical and other prints."  WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia. (ep4w)  August 27.
FOR SALE.
ALL THE LANDS belonging to the COLLEGE of WILLIAM and MARY, lying in the county of King William. These Lands are in two separate tracts, one of which borders on the Pamunkey river, near the town of New-Castle, and includes some of those level valuable lands between that town and Monticello mill; they are divided into seventy-four tenements, some of which are on lease for lives, from one to three; others are under no lease. Possession of those not under lease, will be given on the first day of January 1806; for those under lease, all the College interest will be paid. A statement of the lives, as well as the conditions on which they are leased, will be shown to those inclined to purchase. The purchaser will stand instead of the college, and may avail himself of any forfeitures incurred, by a non-compliance of the terms, with the conditions of their respective leases. One fourth of the purchase money will be required, on the first day of January next, and the remaining three-fourths, in equal payments, to be made on the first day of January, in the years 1807, 1808 and 1809, with interest from the first day of January 1806. Bonds for the amount will be required, and the purchaser, or purchasers, can have little, on making the first payment, and granting a Deed of Trust on the land with relinquishment of Dower, to secure the three last payments.  If not disposed of at private sale (in which case notice will be given) the tenements called the lower college, either separately or united, to suit purchasers, will be sold publicly on the first Monday in October next, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Hughes, and third of the upper college in like manner on the second Monday in November, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Drury, as a tavern.  Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of Wm. & Mary.  September 6. (ep4w)
MILITARY CERTIFICATES.
FOR SALE, Certificates of this State, bearing interest of 5 per cent. and redeemable at the Treasury, for all arrears of taxes, prior to the year 1798.  WILLIAM PRICE, Colbr. Genl. M. A. S.  May 19. tt
TO BE SOLD, FOR CASH.
I am requested by David Patterson, Junr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the property in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 10th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz. JACK, a lad, TOM, a boy, KATE and her three children, BILLY, SALLY and HENRY; SUCKY, and her two children named FANNY and JEFFERSON; as also MOLLY, a girl, in order to satisfy a debt due from said David Patterson, Junr. to Benjamin Hatcher, agreeably to the tenor of the said deed; which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester.  GEORGE MCCREIDIE, Trustee.  Manchester, August 15. (ep4w)
TO BE SOLD, FOR CASH.
I am requested by David Patterson, Junr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the property in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 10th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz. JACK, a lad, TOM, a boy, KATE and her three children, BILLY, SALLY and HENRY; SUCKY, and her two children named FANNY and JEFFERSON; as also MOLLY, a girl, in order to satisfy a debt due from said David Patterson, Junr. to Lyle and McCreidie, agreeably to the tenor of the said deed; which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester.  JAMES F. LEITCH, Trustee.  Manchester, August 16. (ep4w)
THE subscriber, anxious to discharge every just debt which he owes, will at the same time and place offer for sale for ready money, the residue of his property for the benefit of his creditors; consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, two good HORSES and sundry other articles.  DAVID PATTERSON.  Manchester, August 16. (ep4w)
TO MILLERS, OWNERS, AND MANUFACTURERS OF FLOUR.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has purchased the stock of French Burr pieces from Mr. Thomas Donovon, and has again commenced the making of BURR MILL STONES near the basin of the canal, and opposite to the Hay Scales, where he has a large quantity of materials and expects future constant supplies.  The business will be carried on by the best workmen, and will be constantly attended to by himself. The experience he has had induces him to believe that he will be able to give general satisfaction. He also hopes that his old friends, and the public will again favor him with their commands.  Being well acquainted with the manufacturing of flour, he will give the purchasers of stones the best information how to put the stones to work to advantage—and will also assist for those who desire it. Bolting cloths adapted to quality of the Stones.  JOHN MOODY.  1816 Sept. (ep4w)
RACING.
THE New-Market Fall Meeting will commence, agreeably to a resolution of the Jockey Club, on the 10th Tuesday in October, being the 22d of the month, and continue 5 days.  1st. A Post Sweepstakes for four years old colts and fillies, three mile heats, carrying 100 lbs. on each, the latter allowed 2 lbs. entrance 200 dollars, play or pay.—This race is established by four having subscribed.  2d. The Jockey Club Purse of 450 dollars, four mile heats, agreeably to the rules of the course.  3d. The Proprietor's Purse of 225 dollars, three mile heats, agreeable to the same rules.  4th. A Post Sweepstakes for three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats, carrying 80 lbs. on each, the latter allowed 2 lbs. entrance 200 dollars, play or pay.—These stakes are also established, four having entered.  5th. A Handy Cup Purse of 200 dollars, entrance 20 dollars, 2 mile heats, agreeable to general rules of handycapping.  The above Sweepstakes to close the 25th of September.  N. B. Every dollar of each day's race the proprietor pledges himself to see hung up at the starting post; to remunerate himself for which, and his having the course in the best order it ever was in, toll will be collected at the gates each day, viz.   4 wheel carriages, 6s  8 ditto 3s  Man and horse, 3s  Foot company, 1s6   Excellent stabling and litter furnished race horses gratis; and the very best accommodation for gentlemen, their servants and horses.  RICHARD BATE, Treasurer and Proprietor.  New-Market, Sept. 13. ep4w
MUTUAL INSURANCE OFFICE.
Richmond, Sept. 5th, 1805.  THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, are hereby notified that a second full quota is found to be necessary, and is hereby called for to be paid by each member of this company to the cashier general on or before the first day of October next.  The members of this company will be pleased to take notice, that all who fail to comply with this requisition will be liable to be insured after the day fixed on for the payment of the said quota until payment is made. And in order to place this institution on a respectable footing, it is deemed necessary to motion immediately against all delinquents—so that no indulgence need be expected after the first day of October next.  BENJ. DU-VAL, President.  The printers of the Winchester Gazette, Alexandria Advertiser, Norfolk Ledger, Petersburg Intelligencer, Fredericksburg Herald, Lynchburg Gazette, and Staunton Review, are requested to publish the above advertisement till the 1st of October, and send their bills of expense to the principal agent, for payment.  Sept. 10.
PICKLING VINEGAR.
GROCERS, Tavern-Keepers and Private Families may be supplied with VINEGAR of a very superior quality, by the barrel, gallon or less quantity and at an uncommonly low price by  HART & SOUTHGATE, Opposite the State House. ep4w  August 16.
Printing.
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European Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16.
On Saturday evening arrived at this port, the first fast sailing ship London Packet, captain McDougal, in 30 days from London. To captain McDougal's attention in procuring papers while at the Downs, we are indebted for London dates to the 10th Aug. being 14 days later than any previous accounts. The contents of these papers (given in detail in this day's PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE) are unusually interesting; and forbade events of superior importance. The note of the Russian minister, assigning as the motive of his recall, the assumption on the part of Bonaparte, of the title and prerogatives of king of Italy, and his other acts of ambitious aggrandizement, evince that Russia no longer remains an indifferent spectator of the all grasping policy of France. Bonaparte's reply to this note, is couched in terms of muchasperity and irritation! "What!" says the document, "is then the Emperor of the French lowered to that degree of weakness, that he must coolly listen to a Russian commissary calling him to an account for what he does in countries unknown to Russia, and with which he has no relations?" The note proceeds through three columns, in a strain of ardent invective, in repelling the claim of Russia to any interference in the concerns alluded to in the Russian note; and concludes by declaring that Russia alone is an incompetent power to mediate between England and France.  Next in importance to the foregoing correspondence, are the details of the engagement between the combined fleets and that under Sir R. Calder. We have given all the particulars which appear in our London papers.  Mr. Bowditch our minister to Spain arrived in London the 30th July, and contemplated remaining in that country three or four months. The King was enjoying improved health at Weymouth, on the 30th July.  The Imperial Guards had arrived at Boulogne, and much battle and preparation was observed on both sides the Channel.  Admiral Mississis, who commanded the Rochefort squadron, had resigned, and retired to the country disgraced.  Consuls 55.
VICTORY OVER THE COMBINED FLEET.
PLYMOUTH, July 31.
It now is conjectured that the fleet seen by the Prussians, which spoke the Caroline, Lieut. Denby, in the Bay, about fourteen days since, was the combined fleet laying too for intelligence to push for Rochefort or Ferrol. Admiral Cornwallis expecting their return to Europe, from all the information he received, detached, by orders from the admiralty, the Rochefort squadron on Friday the 19th inst. to re-join Calder's squadron off Ferrol. This addition made him 15 sail of the line, 3 frigates, a sloop of 22 guns, and 4 smaller vessels. All in with, and chased the enemy all Sunday the 21st, and Monday the 22d inst. till 4 P. M. when Villeneuve's fleet kept the weather gage, to avoid close action, in the old French style; but their centre and rear being pressed hard, an action commenced, as the British in two divisions, attempted to close with them, and became general at half past 4 with our van; the Windsor Castle, capt. Boyles, an 80 gun ship, the Barfleur, 98, and a 74 gun ship. The brunt of the battle, four hours close fighting, was between the above ships and 6 sail of Spaniards, when Villeneuve, finding our fire too hot, and having the wind, hauled off, and left them to their fate. The San Raphael, of 84, La Firme, of 74, and two other Spanish ships, were near four hours on the Windsor Castle, 98, whose fire was dreadfully tremendous on both sides, as well as the Barfleur, of 98, and other ships engaged; but they had five at one time of the enemy's van and centre upon them. At the close of the action, the La Firme and San Raphael, not having a stick standing, except the stump of the foremast, struck to the Windsor Castle, of 98, the Malta opening again her fire. The two Spanish ships have, in killed and wounded, 600 men; the crew of each consisting of 950 men, seamen and soldiers. The loss of the Windsor Castle, of 98, capt. Boyles, is as follows: Lieutenant Carey, Navy; Lieut. Rose, Royal Marines; Mr. Forster, midshipman, and seven men killed. Lieut. Molineaux, navy, and 46 men wounded. Of the other ships no account has been yet received.  The action happened off Cape Finisterre, July 22, which bore S. E. and by E. 43 leagues. Admiral Calder, with 14 sail of the line, was left pursuing the enemy, which were seen on Wednesday morning the 24th early, having two disabled ships in tow, and every rational hope may be entertained that Villeneuve's fleet may still be defeated by Calder, or Collingwood, who is off Cadiz, and Nelson near at hand; so if they escape, it must be into Lisbon, for Cornwallis, with 28 sail of the line, is cruising from Rochefort to Ushant, in extended order to keep both ports in check. The Spanish prizes, Windsor Castle, Alcaine, and Sirius, which were dispatched on the 24th to take care of the prizes, are put under strict quarantine in Horta, and many persons who went on board to see their friends, are obliged to remain there for 40 days quarantine. A signal is now up two p. m. at Maker for five sail to the westward.  Another Letter same date.  The two Spanish ships, El Firme and San Raphael, came up the harbour last evening, and were lately moored in the Hamoaze, amidst the loud plaudits and cheers of a vast concourse of spectators, who assembled on the shores of the Hoe, Mount Wise, and the Stonehouse Hills, to witness this pleasing scene; the weather was extremely fine, which enhanced the beauty of the fight.  Another ship of the line (supposed to be the Pluto, of 80 guns) struck to the Windsor Castle and Malta, but was immediately afterwards towed off by a frigate, and escaped.  The Windsor Castle remains in Cawsand Bay, and the Sirius frigate in the Sound, performing quarantine. The Egyptian frigate failed this afternoon for Portsmouth; the mizen topsail of the latter was carried away by a shot from one of the enemy's line of battle ships, which she engaged.  The ships mentioned in my last to have been seen from the heights near Loe, have been in sight from Maker Tower the whole of this day,
and are supposed to be homeward-bound East-India ships.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board one of the frigates in Sir Robert Calder's fleet.
"On the 22d July, about 11 A. M. the Defence, one of the look-out ships, made a signal for a fleet N. W. directly to windward of our fleet; shortly after the signal for their being the enemy's fleet, and that they consisted of ships of the line, and frigates, to the number of 30. At this time we were to windward of the Defence, and four or five leagues to windward of our fleet. About half past 12, P. M. we could plainly count from our deck from 25 to 30 sail, apparently lying too. The Defence getting nearly within gun-shot, returned to our fleet, who were then forming in line of battle. About 2, we were considerably within gun-shot of the enemy's advanced squadron, which then tacked, and stood to windward of their fleet, then formed in line. We bore up to leeward of their advanced ship, and passed within half gun-shot of their whole line, which was formed in a masterly style, and consisted of 17 sail of the line, and 3 line of battle ships to windward, for the protection of their rear. They had likewise 7 large frigates, two brigs, and a very valuable galleon, which one of their frigates had in tow; the frigates were likewise to windward (with the 3 ships of the line) of their sternmost ship. Our fleet was at this time about 6 miles to leeward, on the starboard tack, under a press of sail, the enemy at the same time under easy sail—a thick fog intervening, prevented the two fleets from seeing each other. Seeing the galleon in tow by the frigate, and observing they were the sternmost ship of the enemy's line, we tacked with the intent of attempting to cut her off. This sudden manœuvre drew the enemy's frigate into alarm, and she immediately commenced firing signal guns in quick succession, which caused 3 line of battle ships stationed to cover their rear, to edge down for her protection. Our attempt being thus frustrated we were compelled to edge down to our fleet. The fog at this time cleared a little, and we perceived that our fleet tacked for the enemy, and the admiral had given the signal to attack their centre. As we were edging away, we observed the van of the enemy had wore for the protection of the galleon likewise, and when we observed their leading ships (three quarters past four) were in a very critical situation. On passing, they hoisted Spanish colours, and we received the whole fire of their 3 leading ships, upwards of 120 pieces of heavy artillery, discharging on our frigate whilst we could only return 20. Thus the action commenced: our leading ship, the Hero, 74, tacked immediately, the enemy opened their fire on us, and commenced a heavy cannonading on them in return. It continued with unremitting fury for three hours and a half, when we saw, on the clearing of the fog at intervals the French line to windward, and 2 ships disabled, although we could not at the time distinguish whether they belonged to the enemy or us. At half past 8, the firing ceased on both sides; the admiral hoisted his distinguishing lights, as did the rest of the fleet. The enemy's loss in killed and wounded is estimated at 1000 men, and their ships are in a tolerable order, considering the extreme fogginess of the weather, and had apparently suffered but little, although the firing on both sides was extremely heavy. We being just to leeward of the admiral, were ordered into the rear to take possession of the two prizes, attending on which duty, has been our constant employment ever since. About nine, the admiral made signal to bring too on the starboard tack, which was complied with by the whole line. The two Spanish ships that have surrendered had 600 men killed & wounded; their lower masts shot away by the board, so that they were rendered totally unmanageable, and gave us immense trouble in towing them. Had the weather been clear, I have no hesitation in saying, they would have been completely defeated—but the fog prevented our ships getting near enough (they not being discernable but at intervals) and the French being to windward, were too wise to come nearer to us. On the 24th, the wind shifted to the eastward, which brought our fleet to windward of the enemy. At this time, we were so far to leeward with our prizes, that we could not see the enemy, though our fleet could."
Minutes of the action between the combined fleet of France and Spain, and the British squadron, under the command of Vice-Admiral Sir Robert Calder.
"H. M. ship Windsor Castle, lat. 44 deg. 10 min. long. 11 deg. 22 min.—Capt. Finlayson S. E. 112 miles. One hundred leagues of Ushant.  "P. M. Moderate breezes, and thick foggy weather. At two o'clock, Admiral Calder made the signal for an enemy being in sight, & to prepare for battle—at 3 do. for the line of battle in open order—45 minutes after four, the van-ships having tacked, signal was made to engage the enemy's centre in close order—55 after four, the cannonading commenced by ships a-head—the fog being so thick, could not discover what ships were engaged: ten minutes past five, being on the larboard tack, observed the Barfleur on the starboard tack; tacked on her wake—the fog having cleared away a little, discovered two French line of battle ships, a frigate and a brig opposed to us, when we opened our fire, with an almost incessant cannonading—at 45 minutes after six, a Spanish ship of the line dropped down to support the above ships; they hauling their fore and main yards on board, made sail to windward from us, at the same time kept up a heavy fire—two other ships of their line took their stations; the Prince of Wales coming up, partially engaging two ships of the line, their foremost fire directed at us, and the aftermost at the Prince of Wales. At seven our fore-top-mast and main-top-gallant-mast shot away. At forty-five after seven, observed the ship opposed to us before the beam, with the main and mizen-masts gone, which ship struck her colours, and dropped a stern; sent a boat with Lieutenant Molineaux to take possession, who was prevented by the heavy fire from the Prince of Wales, not observing she had struck her colours to us. The headmost of the two ships, whose fire was divided between us and the Prince of Wales, appeared to be much disabled, bore up and dropped down upon our line, under a very heavy fire from ships astern, her lower masts then standing. About half past eight, the enemy ceased firing at us, but continued engaging a stern, until three quarters past eight, when they made sail to windward. Our disabled situation, the standing and running rigging shot away, our masts and yards much wounded, rendered it im-
practicable to pursue them; at 11, the Dragon informed us he was ordered to remain by, and assist us, if necessary, to take us in tow. A M. moderate and fine—at 30 minutes past four, observed the Malta man of war, Sirius and Egyptian frigates, coming up from the leeward, with two of the enemy's line of battle ships in tow—the remainder of the enemy's ships, thirty in number, being hulled down to windward. The British squadron, consisting of thirteen ships of the line, two 64 gun ships, and two frigates, a lugger, and cutter. The enemy's fleet, consisting of twenty-two ships of the line, six frigates, and two brigs, one fore-ship, and a captured English South Seaman, under a heavy press of sail, to windward."
From the London Gazette Extraordinary.
COMBINED FLEET DEFEATED!
Admiralty Office, July 31.  Copy of a letter from the Hon. Admiral Cornwallis, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels in the Channel, &c. to William Marston, dated Ville de Paris, off Ushant, 29th July, 1805. Right D. M.  Sir,—I have the pleasure to enclose, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, a letter from Vice-Admiral Sir Robert Calder, giving an account of his success against the Combined Squadrons of France and Spain—I have the honor to be, &c.  W. CORNWALLIS.  Prince of Wales, July 23.
Sir,—Yesterday, at noon, lat. 45, long. 11, I was favored with a view of the Combined twenty sail of the line, also three large ships armed en flute, of about fifty guns each, with five frigates, and three brigs; the force under my direction at this time consisting of fifteen sail of the line, two frigates, a cutter, and a lugger. Immediately I moved towards the enemy with the squadron, making the needful signals for battle in the closest order, and on closing with them, I made the signal for attacking their centre. When I had reached their rear, I tacked the squadron in succession: this brought us close up under their lee, and when our headmost ships reached their centre, the enemy were again the same manœuvre, by which I brought on an action which lasted upwards of four hours, when I found it necessary to bring to the squadron to cover the two captured ships, whose names are in the margin. I have to observe, the enemy had every advantage of wind and weather during the whole day. The weather had been foggy at times, a great part of the morning, and very soon after we had brought them to action the fog was so very thick at intervals, that we could with great difficulty see the ship ahead or astern of us; this rendered it impossible to take the advantages of the enemy by signals I could have wished to have done; but had the weather been more favorable, I am led to believe the victory would have been more complete.
I have very great pleasure in saying every ship was conducted in a manner to return every captain, officer, and man whom I had the honor to command on that day, my most grateful thanks, for their conspicuously gallant and very judicious good conduct.  The hon. captain Gardner, of the Hero, led the van squadron in a most masterly and officer-like manner, to whom I feel myself particularly indebted; as also to capt. Cuming, for his assistance during the action.
Inclosed is a list of the killed and wounded on board the different ships. If I may judge from the great slaughter on board the captured ships, the enemy must have suffered greatly. They are now in sight to windward; and when I have secured the captured ships, and put the squadron to rights, I shall endeavour to avail myself of any opportunity that may offer to give you some further account of these combined squadrons. I have the honor to be, &c.
R. CALDER.  Hon. Admiral Cornwallis.  List of the ships of the Squadron under the orders of Vice Adm. Sir Robert Calder, Bart. on the 22d of July 1805.
Hero—Hon. A. H. Gardner, 1 killed, 4 wounded.  Ajax—William Brown, 2 killed, 16 wounded.  Triumph—Henry Newman, 5 killed, 6 wounded.  Barfleur—George Martin, 3 killed, 7 wounded.  Agamemnon—John Harvey, 3 wounded.  Windsor Castle—Charles Boyles, 10 killed, 25 wounded.  Defiance—P. C. Durham, 1 killed, 7 wounded.  Prince of Wales—Vice Adm. Sir Robert Calder, and Capt. W. Cuming, 3 killed, 20 wounded.  Repulse—Hon. A. K. Legge, 4 wounded.  Raisonnable—John Rowley, 1 killed, 1 wounded.  Dragon—Edward Griffith, none.  Glory—Rear Adm. Sir Charles Stirling, and Capt. Samuel Warren, 1 killed, 1 wounded.  Warrior—S. Hood, Linzee, none.  Thunderer—W. Lechmere, 7 killed, 11 wounded.  Malta—Edward Butler, 5 killed, 40 wounded.  FRIGATES.  Egyptienne—Hon. C. E. Fleming, no return.  Syrius—W. Prowse, 2 killed, 3 wounded.  Frick Cutter—Lieut. J. Nicholson, none.  Nile Lugger—Lieut. G. Fennel, none.  Total—41 killed, 158 wounded.  (Signed) R. CALDER.  * St Rafael. 84 guns. Firme, 74.
LONDON, July 20.
It is reported to be Bonaparte's intention to extend the frontiers of France to the Rhine, and in return to give Holland a part of Westphalia, bordering with Overeyssel, and Prussia to be compensated with receiving Hanover, or a considerable part of it. It is more likely that Holland will become a part of France.
July 25.
The reports of Novosilzoff's mission to Paris being suspended, had some effect on the funds, which declined about one per cent. Those most have been very sanguine who calculated on the success of that negotiation. Nothing farther is yet known respecting the determination of the Russian court. Of the views of Austria nothing certain has transpired; and we have no doubt that whatever be the intentions of the cabinet of Vienna, it will temporise and conceal them, till a more convenient season.

If there be expectations of Russian aid, it would be madness to precipitate a rupture before Russia can be of any service. The report that the Austrian minister at Berlin, jointly with Mr. Jackson, pressed M. Novosiltzoff not to proceed to France till he received information what impressions was made on his court by the news of the annexation of Genoa, cannot be true. The Austrian minister would not compromise his court by so indiscreet a proceeding. The next mail will probably bring us farther accounts of the determination of Russia. We fear there is too much order and counter order in the Cabinet of St. Petersburg. M. Novosiltzoff's mission has been talked of almost any time these twelve months, and it would be difficult to state any good reason why it was not carried into effect last January.
July 27. Private letters from Paris state, that Bonaparte returned from Italy sooner than was expected, on account of some pretended plots discovered by Fouche, and some real discontent among the troops on the coast, whose pay was, until the 1st of July, three months behind hand. Though several examples of severity have been shown, the mutinous disposition continued, and instead of abating, increased. This was particularly the case with the troops encamped near Brest, under the command of Augereau. Last month the Irish Guides, attached to that army presented a petition for their pay to this general, and complained bitterly of their sufferings. The six persons deputed to present the petition were immediately shot, and the whole corps ordered to be re-organized. Some of the officers were broken, and others condemned to transportation to Cayenne. They were all succeeded by Frenchmen, with whom the Irish Guides are very much dissatisfied. Two regiments of dragons and four battalions of infantry, were, on account of their mutinous disposition, sent by Augereau to the interior, to whence the minister, Berthier, ordered them to stay. It is reported at Paris, that when, on the 21st of June, Augereau ordered his army to embark on board the fleet under Gantheume, the troops, to a man, refused to obey, until their arrears due to them were acquitted. This occurrence, the good Parisians are told, prevented Gantheume from sailing, and combating the inferior blockading squadron of the English. Talleyrand was expected back at Paris about the latter end of the present month. They still speak of a congress during the winter.
[The following correspondence has lately taken place between the commander of the English Squadron off Cadiz, and the different consuls & agents of the Commercial powers. We can scarcely acquiesce in the doctrines laid down by admiral Collingwood.]
COPY.
CADIZ, 19th July, 1805.
SIR, We, the undersigned consuls and agents of the different nations we represent, in this place, take the liberty of addressing you, in consequence of a Portuguese Schooner having been sent back to this port, having been threatened by the commander of the English brig of war Dexterous, to be sunk or burnt, in case of sailing again from this port with a cargo on board. We are persuaded, that this proceeding against a vessel of a friendly and neutral nation, cannot either have been approved of or known to you, being a proceeding as yet unknown among civilized nations, and against all the laws, rights, and existing treaties, between nations. We cannot but submit the same to you, requesting you will be so good as to favor us with an explanation on the matter, and have the honor to represent here. We herewith annex a copy of an official letter, received on the subject from Admiral Sir John Orde, late commander in chief of the British fleet, stationed off this port, directed to H. E. marquis de la Solano, governor of this city, by which you will observe, that full liberty was given to neutral vessels to sail to and from this port with innocent cargoes—this order never having been changed since, the neutral navigators, in faith of that permission granted, continued their expeditions.—We are, thereby, quite at a loss how to act in the present case, several ships being ready for sea, with cargoes on board, that came under the above description. We must request therefore, a satisfactory explanation, and praying that they may meet no molestation or hindrance on their voyage, to the different ports they are bound to, from the squadron under your command, as they were induced to load here under the faith of the above permission, & no communication to the contrary, having been made by you, nor in any other official manner—we cannot expect less from the just reasons we allege; but, in the contrary event, we feel ourselves bound to protect, in the most solemn manner, against all force, from the prejudice that must thereby follow, acquainting our respective governments, and ministers here, and of his Britannic majesty of any violent measures that may be adopted to the prejudice of the interest of the different subjects of our nations; and at the same time, considering you responsible for all the evil consequences that may arise from it, in the event of its causing any misunderstanding between the British and our respective governments. We have the honor to be,
Signed, by the Prussian and } Consuls. Russian } Imperial } Portuguese, } Agents. Danish, } Swedish, & } American }
To V. A. C. Collingwood, Esq., commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's forces off Cadiz.
ANSWER.
Dreadnought, off Cadiz, 19th July, 1805.
GENTLEMEN,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date, enclosing a copy of one from vice-admiral Sir John Orde, dated 29th March last, on the subject of neutral ships failing to and from the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar, with cargoes on board.
And in answer have to observe to you, that his majesty having ordered, on the 18th April last, that the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar should be strictly blockaded, and all the trade with said ports prohibited, according to the usage of war, acknowledged and allowed in similar cases, and directed that the same be signified to the ministers of the neutral powers residing at his court, and that the measures authorized by the law of nations, universally known and acknowledged, should be adopted and executed with respect to vessels which may attempt to violate said blockade. In pursuance of his majesty's order, so signified to the several ministers, I have, after allowing them a sufficient time to apprise their consuls, merchants,
&c. of the circumstances, directed the commanders of the ships of my squadron, to seize all vessels which may attempt to enter the port, or depart from it, with merchandise, in violation of the blockade, as having, no doubt, that the ministers of the neutral powers at the court of St. James, have long since made all proper communications on the subject, as the letter of vice-admiral Sir John Orde, was near a month, prior to the order above alluded to, I have no observation to make on it. That the blockade was of public notoriety in the ports, the Danish, Swedish and Imperial ships having failed in ballast, by the directions of their respective consuls, is a testimony, which admits of no doubt.
"The little Portuguese vessel, laden with salt, I directed to be returned into port, on a supposition that her master might not have been sufficiently informed of the nature of the blockade; but the violence which he complains of being threatened with, in case he had failed again, when detained by the Dexterous, so unlike the urbanity and good will, which English officers are ever disposed to show to all men, I would rather impute to the exaggeration of a person disappointed on his voyage; and I hope, gentlemen, you will allow. I have the honour to be,
(Signed) "CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD." To the Consuls of the neutral powers resident at Cadiz."
PHILADELPHIA, September 16.
By the arrival of the ship LONDON PACKET, Capt. McDougall, from London, at this port, in 30 days, our file of European Papers are extended to the NINTH OF AUGUST, INCLUSIVE, from which we have extracted much interesting matter for this day's Register.
The letters from our Correspondents will claim particular attention. (Pol. Reg.)
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
LONDON, August 2, 1805. Our best informed Politicians, have no expectation of peace, until some material change takes place, or a blow has been struck.
In the mean time, America is reaping a rich harvest. Mr. Monroe is returned from Madrid—report says, "re-infesta." But I cannot conceive what induces the Spaniards to act hostily, as they appear to do, and as I think they would not dare, unless encouraged elsewhere.
LONDON, August 8, 1805. The probability of a war on the continent, is of late greatly increased; The discontent between Austria and France are fast ripening to a rupture—and the return of the Russian Minister, Novosiltzoff, without entering on negotiation is considered as decisive of the disposition of the Emperor Alexander, and as marking the ascendancy, which Great-Britain and Austria have obtained at the court of St. Petersburg.
The annexation of Genoa to France, and the disposition discovered by the Emperor Napoleon to extend his dominion in every direction, has excited great alarm among the continental Powers; even Prussia is said to be dissatisfied.
Fears are entertained for the safety of Portugal, now threatened with invasion by a French and Spanish army. The show of invading this country is also renewed on the coasts of Holland and France, where all appears to be activity and preparation—but I believe it is mere show.
The present military force of Great-Britain and Ireland, is greatly superior, both in numbers and appointment, to that of any former period—and is certainly more than a match for any army that could be sent against the channel; as to forcing the passage, in the present state of the marine defence, it is altogether out of the question. It is even supposed by professional men, that the British gun-boats and other small vessels, which line the shores, and defend the entrance of the channel, are a sufficient force to repel any attempt to land, should the enemy's flotilla escape the surrounding squadrons, which occupy the channel in every direction.
You may form some idea of the naval force, when I tell you that, without counting Lord Nelson's fleet, or the ships in the Mediterranean, there are upwards of sixty sail of the line from Ushant to Falmouth, besides the fleets in the Downs and North Sea. Numerous cruisers are stretched along the western part of England, and the Irish Coast—and, from the Lizard to the Nore, the men of war are every where within signal distance of each other.
The attitude of this country, compared with its population, and contrasted with the physical force of its adversaries, is truly dignified and formidable.
The expence, however, attending this defensive war is enormous; but the nation consoles itself by saying that all is at stake—that the money is levied on a monopoly of commerce—and that the expenditure is altogether at home. There may be truth in these remarks; but it is scarcely possible that any commerce should continue to flourish such an expence, or that a war conducted on these principles should not be ruinous.
A war on the continent, which is anxiously looked for, would relieve the pressure, and enable England to act with powerful effect, by means of her large disposable military force.
There have been considerable dissensions in the Cabinet, and in Parliament: but Mr. Pitt's influence has triumphed even in changing the prosecution of Lord Melville to an impeachment, and it is not supposed that his influence will decline during the present reign. The retirement of Lord Sidmouth, who is, personally, a favourite with the king, is a strong proof of Mr. Pitt's predominance.
The account of Sir Robert Calder's victory over the combined fleet of France and Spain, has given an additional spring to the naval character, and greatly elated the spirits of the people.—That it should operate an opposite effect on the enemy, may be readily supposed.
An order, it is said, was sent to all the outports some time ago, instructing our cruisers to detain all American vessels which have on board property not the property of the United States. This order has been already acted upon, and several ships have been stopped. The American Consul, it is reported, applied to government yesterday for an explanation; but we are not acquainted with the answer he received.
It has been ascertained that the American ships have for a length of time been in the practice of going to the Isle of France, and the French ports in the West-Indies, to bring away produce, which they finally carried into French or Dutch ports. Their usual custom was to touch at an American port, in order to give the cargoes the appearance of being American property; but it is very well known that such cargoes were never landed. It is in consequence of these proceedings, that the orders above mentioned have been issued.
We yesterday received Paris Journals to the 28th, but they contain little or nothing of Continental politics. The bustle of preparation for invasion prevails all along the coast. A large body of the Imperial Guard have arrived at Boulogne, and Bonaparte himself is soon expected.
It seems, indeed, as if Ministers were apprehensive of some attack, as the East-India ships at Falmouth have been ordered to be ready to give every assistance upon the coast that might be required, and the Beliquens, their convoy, is called away to other service. The Downs squadron has been reinforced by the Ruby, Polypemus and Princess of Orange, ships of the line.
Some doubts are entertained as to the fact of a squadron having failed from Rochefort and l'Orient. It is certain that no other accounts of it than what the Moniteur furnishes, has been received. At the same time it is not true, we apprehend, that Admiral Stirling has, since his separation from Sir R. Calder, had
time to reconnoitre the Harbour of Rochefort, and send home any information, as was reported he had done.
With respect to the destination of that Squadron, there are various conjectures, some think it is gone round to the Texel to join the Dutch Fleet, and take troops on board, or under convoy, to attempt the invasion of Ireland, or perhaps Scotland, or the North of England. Indeed the false destination is ascribed to the Combined Fleet, notwithstanding their late defeat. The Dutch Fleet certainly is not of force sufficient by itself, to meet almost any of our squadrons; but there are a good many transports in the Texel, so that if our blockading Squadron were driven off, a formidable expedition, in point of military strength, might be sent out. It is very probable that a deliberate attempt will be made to effect a landing in some part of the United Kingdom, to distract our attention and divide our force before the flotilla be sent out from Boulogne. We never have for a moment believed that Bonaparte has abandoned the project of employing that armament in the invasion of England.
It is a curious fact that the latest letters from Barbadoes state, that the alarm of an attack had not subsided there. They are in expectation of another French fleet. A cartel had lately been sent to Martinique, and found it was confidently stated that a fleet of 12 sail of the line were about to sail from Rochefort or l'Orient, and they were soon expected there. This intelligence was brought to that Island after the departure of Villeneuve by a French frigate, the Didon; and, as it has been found that the French there, in case of the Combined Fleet, made no secret of their designs, it is generally believed in the Lizard Islands, notwithstanding the departure of Villeneuve, that another fleet will soon arrive. It was in consequence of the reports of the French themselves, that the story of 31 sail of the line being in the West-Indies originated.
It is not impossible that the French Government may have projected such a design, and not expecting Villeneuve's return, may have sent the Squadron from Rochefort to reinforce him.
It is the opinion of many that it is gone to the Cape and the East-Indies. In that case the expedition under Sir David Baird, which report sends thither, would be anticipated.
M. Bignon, the French Minister at Cassel, has officially announced, that he would quit that Court, if Mr. Taylor, the English Minister, should be again received there.
August 9.
We received yesterday French Papers to the 1st inst. and some Dutch Journals to a still more recent date. They confirm the intelligence given in our last relative to the forward state of the enemy's preparations for the invasion of this country. In the Dutch ports, in particular, an unprecedented degree of activity prevails, and all the General Officers to be employed on the occasion, are repairing to the Helder, in order to superintend the embarkation of the troops. The camp at Zeist has entirely broken up; and from every appearance the long threatened attack of our shores will not be much longer delayed.
The arrest of the French engineers at Venice, to which we adverted in our paper of Monday, as being likely to lead to a rupture between Bonaparte and the Emperor of Austria, has, to all appearance, been compromised. Bonaparte, by commanding the arrest of an Austrian of high rank, at Paris, shewed he was not disposed to concede the smallest point of that retaliation which is the best and most immediate resource on such occasions. The right of power, of which Bonaparte has in so many instances availed himself, must have been in his contemplation as a guarantee of the safety of these emissaries, when he sent them on their mission. He knew he was sending them on an enterprise, for which it would be lawful to hang them; but he knew, at the same time, that by menacing the lives of persons of higher rank and respectability under the Austrian government, without regard either to the guilty nature of these charges he gave to his emissaries, or to the purity of the conduct of those he would place under similar restraints and penalties with those so justly indicted upon them, he would intervert the tenderness, and overawe the vengeance of Governments less sanguinary than his own; he would compel them to spare his villains, in order to preserve their own valuable servants. M. Prony, who was arrested at Venice, is said to be one of the first engineers of the age. The respect due to science is great; but if the dignity of science is lost sight of by those who claim respect for it, who can with justice be called upon to honour it? When M. Prony consented to go on a mission unworthy of a man of respectable character, much more of a man of eminent scientific station, he abandoned his pretensions to that inviolability to which the honoured neutrality of science is justly entitled, when it restricts itself within its proper bounds. If the object of M. Prony's researches was fair, it would have been easy to obtain the countenance & protection of the Court of Vienna for his mission; and it would have been his duty, as a man of science, to have obtained for himself the highest honours, and the most inviolable character to which he could be supposed entitled. But by proceeding in a clandestine and improper way, he brought disgrace and difficulty upon himself, and sacrificed the respect due to the scientific character. As to the explanation on which may be supposed to have taken place in consequence of the mutual arrest, and the reciprocal liberation, we are totally unacquainted with them. We recollect, that under similar circumstances our Government sent the suspected individuals out of the country, and in so doing it certainly did no more than it was entitled to do. Whether this proceeding was resorted to by Austria we cannot say; but we think that power ought not to content itself with any thing less. Possibly the French Government may have conceded a little for the purpose of veiling its barefaced designs. Possibly, tho' we hope it is not so, the Court of Vienna has been obliged to admit what in the first instance it felt itself called upon to decidedly repel. At all events, it is clear that both France and Austria are, for the present, averse to a recommencement of hostilities, and that though neither can be cordially the friend of the other, they think it right to suppress and manage their causes of complaint till they can bring them forward with more effect. We are glad to see France tardy in seeking a quarrel with Austria. It is natural that Austria should be tardy till the other powers are ready to stand forward. We trust the day of the great and combined effort is not far distant; we trust that effort will be attended with merited success.
In the mean time, we find the military preparations in Austria are daily increasing; numerous corps have received orders to proceed by the shortest marches to the Italian frontier, and every thing sufficiently indicates that Austria is fully aware of the tremendous struggle which she must shortly make, to check the alarming aggressions of her outrageous & unprincipled neighbour.
On the 3d arrived here, a courier from St. Petersburg, and the next day one from Berlin. In general the exchange of couriers between Vienna, Berlin, and St. Petersburg, is extremely frequent. We are assured that, in the course of the ensuing month, there will be an extraordinary levy of recruits to complete the army.
His Imperial Majesty has been pleased to appoint Field Marshal Lieut. Count Bellegarde to be commandant of Venice; Field Marshal Lt. Stremchen to be commandant of Division at Padua; Field Marshal Lt. Auffenberg, to be commandant of Division at Vicenza; and Field Marshal Lt. the Count of Lutzen, to be commandant of Division at Brunn.
They write from Italy, that a report prevails there, that letters between persons in a high station, have been intercepted, which appear to have been written with intention to excite commotions in the country.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 16.
After the captain Pacha had taken on board a considerable number of troops, he failed yesterday, with a fair wind for Egypt.
The Emperor of Russia has long made application to the Porte for the free navigation of the Phasis, in Mingrelia, for his subjects, and his minister, Count Iosifsky, has had frequent conferences with the Reis Effendi on the subject. A treaty has at length been concluded between the two courts, by which the Porte grants to the court of Russia not only the free navigation demanded, but also two forts on the Phasis, viz. the Cañis Cotalis, and the village of Pole, in which Russian garrisons will be placed to defend the navigation.—The Porte has transmitted advice of the conclusion of this treaty to the Pasha of Erzerum, with orders to him to give every assistance to the Russians in the Phasis, and to protect them in case of need.
The English Consul General at Constantinople, has received fresh advices from the East-Indies, which not only confirm the accounts received by the last, of the defeat and entire ruin of the army of Holkar, but also bring intelligence of further progress made by the English, and the complete subjection of all the Petty Princes of the Mahrattas.
HAARLEM, July 22.
The note transmitted by Baron Novosiltzoff to Baron Hardenberg, was in consequence of the arrival of a courier from St. Petersburg, who has made the whole way to Berlin in seven days, with unprecedented speed. On the 5th a courier arrived at Berlin, from London; and on the 18th another courier, coming from Berlin, passed through Hamburg, to proceed to England by the way of Hufum. Besides the Batavian Squadron in the Texel, another expedition is fitting out in the Maede, where the greatest activity prevails to accomplish the preparation. The Chatham, of 84, and the Peter Paulus of 64 guns, are expected to be ready in a few days, to join the two Batavian frigates, and two French brigs which are already in the roads. This Squadron will immediately be joined by the necessary transports for about 4000 French troops, which are already on their march to Helvoetsluys, where every thing is preparing for their reception. The viewing of this Squadron for eight months, seems to indicate that it is destined either for a long or a distant expedition, and it is certain, from the excessive hurry to get every thing ready, that much importance is attached to this expedition.
PARIS, July 24.
The official Journal of yesterday contains the following remarkable observations relative to the mission of the Russian Chamberlain Novosiltzoff, which are sufficient to convince us that we are not to expect the arrival of that gentleman in this city.
"Russia through the mediation of Prussia, had applied for passports for a Chamberlain, whom she was disposed to send to Paris to his majesty the Emperor. Passports were accordingly furnished, as they ought to have been, without demanding any explanation. Since that period the English papers have discovered to us somewhat of the object of Monsieur Novosiltzoff's mission. After many orders and counter orders, the Chamberlain who arrived at Berlin, has returned to St. Petersburg, and his mission appears to be at an end. If Monsieur Novosiltzoff was to have been the bearer of proposals for England, it is for her to consider what course she will now pursue. Are we to consider the overtures, made by the Emperor of the French, six months ago, to that power, as already answered, or does England still reserve the answer? This question, it must be obvious, can be solved only by the cabinet of London."
JULY 25.
The Emperor is still at St. Cloud; every thing, however, is in readiness for his departure. The general opinion here is, that within a very short time some attempt will be made upon England.
JULY 26.
According to a private letter from Rochelle, dated the 18th inst. the Squadron at the Isle of Aix, consisting of eight sail of the line and several frigates, under the command of Monsieur Lallemand, put to sea the day before, and shaped its course to the southward, in line of battle, with a very favourable wind. Four and twenty hours after, nothing further had been heard respecting it, and it was therefore inferred that it had met with no obstruction. As the wind still continued favourable, it is probable that it has already made considerable progress on its voyage.
The Moniteur of the 20th ult. contains the following:—
LEGHORN, July 8.
A vessel at this port from Algiers, after a passage of three days, with an account that the inhabitants of the mountains of Cabaili, situated about thirty or forty miles from that capital, rushed unexpectedly and with great impetuosity upon it, and made themselves masters of it, in spite of the resistance that was opposed to them. Their first act was to seize the person of the Dey; after which they plundered all the houses of the Jews, and murdered all the Christian slaves. The banditti wear no other covering than cloaks, and cords wound round their heads, in imitation of turbans. About 700 persons, who were so fortunate as to escape the massacre, are expected at Leghorn.
Another account states the arrival of 170 Jews at Leghorn, from Algiers, who were so fortunate as to escape the slaughter, although in the utmost distress, having scarcely a rag to cover them.
NUREMBERG, July 8.
The French general Hedouville, late Envoy at St. Petersburg, is gone to Venice, where a French Commissary is also at present.
HAMBURG, July 19.
Baron Novosiltzoff cannot have left Berlin on his return to St. Petersburg, till the 17th inst. and he must have held some more conferences before that time. Copies of the note transmitted by Baron Hardenberg, have been communicated by the latter to all the foreign ministers residing at Berlin, to be transmitted to their courts, which they all did, with the exception of the French Envoy, M. Lapouche, who refused to receive the said copy. The King of Prussia, it is asserted, has thereupon transmitted, by his ministry, a note to the said Envoy, containing the strongest assurances of amity towards the French Government, and the most flattering expression to the Envoy.
IMPORTANT STATE PAPERS.
ANSWER TO M. NOVOZILTZOFF'S NOTE.
PARIS, July 25.
The Moniteur of yesterday contains the following article, which is particularly worthy of remark in the present circumstances:—
Berlin, July 15.
M. Novosiltzoff left this capital yesterday for St. Petersburg. He had a long conference with Mr. Jackson, the British Envoy at Berlin.
The mission of that Russian Envoy was announced to all Europe several months before it commenced; and this was sufficient to render it abortive. It also became the subject of many discussions, calculations and intrigues. After M. Novosiltzoff had been represented rather as a bearer of orders, than as a negotiator, his mission was represented under another colour, to render it less hateful. He was to negotiate, they said, with none but the Emperor himself. They, who propagated those idle reports, well knew, that all demands of that nature, deviating from the regard due to a great Power, must on that very account frustrate a mission, the purport of which was not very evident; and what fully proves the uncertainty and obscurity of it is, that it was successively an object of orders and counter orders. Now, every thing well considered, the counter-orders which calls M. Novosiltzoff back to St. Petersburg is probably more favourable for peace than the order by which he was sent to Paris.
If the object of his mission was to allay the
coolsness existing between France and Russia, he would probably have succeeded. What, indeed, have France and Russia to do with each other? Independent of each other, they are unable to hurt, but all powerful to do good to one another. If the Emperor of the French exerts great influence in Italy, the Emperor of Russia exerts a much greater influence on the Ottoman Porte and in Persia. The former has a limited influence, which does not extend beyond the discussions on the subject of her boundaries, and does not much increase her power; the latter, on the other hand, exerts her influence over two powers of the first rank, which have long stood in the same political rank with France and Russia, and which rule over Arabia, the Caspian, and the Black Seas. If the Russian cabinet thinks it has a right to fix the just boundaries by which France is to be limited on all sides, then that cabinet will undoubtedly allow the Emperor of the French to fix the boundary by which it is to be limited in its turn. When it views with D'Herbelle's telescope from the terrace of the palace of the Tauride, what happens between the Emperor of the French and some Tribes in the Appenines, it ought not to demand that the Emperor of the French should not see what becomes of the antient and illustrious empire of Solymann and of Persia; that he should not see that for ten years past the whole Caucasus has been united with Russia, at the solitary request of a few families of that country; that Wallachia and Moldavia are entirely dependent on Russia; that she has subjected to herself the Mouths of the Danube, and constructed forts there; that thereby obliging the Porte to suffer her conquests, she has procured great advantages to herself for pursuing her conquests into the centre of Persia.
Is then the Emperor of the French lowered to that degree of weakness, that he must coolly listen to a Russian Commissary, calling him to an account for what he does in countries unknown to Russia, and with which he has no relations? That he must close his eyes from seeing, and refrain from answering, when Sultan Selim has left to day in Constantinople, than a simple Envoy from St. Petersburg; when the Bosphorus is violated, and the consequence of the occupation of the Crimea, and of the mouths of the Danube, are felt in full force; when the cries of the Seraglio, although fettered by fear, awaken all Europe; and lastly, when there is not a Pacha in the Morea, not a Mussulman in Constantinople, but expects every morning to see a fleet from the Black Sea casting anchor at the foot of the Seraglio, and a herald reading the Declaration of War, and to hear the reports of muskets in the garden of the Grand Seigneur?
But if a Russian Commissary, coming to Paris to say, that a diminution of influence in Italy was demanded, should say, at the same time, that a guarantee should be given for Persia and the Porte—that the Bosphorus shall no more be violated, but remain that, according to the practice of all times, against the ships of all Powers; that the Treaty of 1798 shall not be renewed; that the subjects of the Porte shall no longer navigate under Russian colours; that the regiments enlisted for the Russian service in Albania, at a great expence, shall be disbanded; that the ships in the Black Sea shall never be so numerous as to endanger the Port of being menaced in her own capitol, before the Powers of Europe can be informed of her danger; that the Pasha shall be evacuated, and the Caucasus restored to the Shah of Persia, and that tranquility shall again be given to that Empire after for many years of internal wars and calamities; then it would be easy to conceive what would be the effect of such language; and although we are not in the secret of the Cabinet of the Tuileries, we dare say the Emperor of the French would be ready to meet so noble an agreement; he would listen, not to menaces, but to a desire to consolidate the independence of nations and the happiness of mankind. Whatever facilities he should make for the independence of the Porte and of Persia, he would still be a gainer; posterity, for which he labours, would acknowledge him its deliverer, and admire the acuteness of that reason which made him discover before hand that the Russians would be the oppressors of the whole world, even as they now oppress the North, and the establishment of that Universal Monarchy, with which Europe has been so much frightened, and which has so long been held up to its view as the aim of the French nation, which comprises every thing in itself, and can never be dangerous to the independence of other countries.
If the Russian Plenipotentiary came with a message from England, who is there but feels the difficulties, the unavoidable trouble, which new instructions, new pretensions of Russia would introduce? Of whatever nature the objects may be, which divide England and France, those nations would then be obliged to expect the decision of their differences from a far distant country, to which the interests of both is so little known.
When the Cabinet of London applauded the mission of M. Novosiltzoff, it did so, because it hoped not only to bring over Russia, but also to draw in Austria and Prussia along with her; for it knows full well, that the concurrence of Russia alone, will not allow it to think of the insane plans of partition which it has formed against France, and of which, in its madness, it never ceases to dream. If the English government is desirous of peace, it will recollect that it can reply to a French note, by an English note. These two languages are easily translated, and the intervention of another would only render the negotiation more intricate.
Could M. Novosiltzoff himself be accurately acquainted with such knotty affairs? Did he know, that at the time of the Treaty of Amiens, the Empire of Mysore was not wholly united to the English possessions? that the Empire of the Mahrattas was annihilated; that England had doubled her Power in India; and that no European ship can sail in those seas? Did he think that France would give up her commerce with India forever? Did he also see that that commerce alone was not the main point—that England has obtained that point which Catharine never would suffer, by her cannon, at Copenhagen—that, what France never will allow, was obtained of Russia, by Nelson, in the Gulf of Finland—that since that treaty, so contrary to the rights of which even the nations the least bold are jealous, various interpretations have been made of the right of blockade; that whole rivers have been blockaded; that Cadiz was blockaded, even when our squadrons were masters in the Straights; that Venice is blockaded, although no English ship has been seen there for six months past, and that no neutral vessel has been seen there neither during six months; the effects of a French conspiracy in other Powers? At Venice, Trieste, Lisbon, and in Northern ports, all Disputes for Genoa were stopped from the moment that port was declared in a state of blockade.
Did that Plenipotentiary come to say that Russia had procured the liberty of the Indies, and of the European commerce in India; the recognition of the universal sovereignty of the seas; the renunciation of all interpretations concerning the right of blockade, beneficent limits to countries attacked, or in danger of being taken, and (in the true sense of the word, to blockade) surrounded on all sides? Did he at the same time come to demand, that the Crown of
coolsness existing between France and Russia, he would probably have succeeded. What, indeed, have France and Russia to do with each other? Independent of each other, they are unable to hurt, but all powerful to do good to one another. If the Emperor of the French exerts great influence in Italy, the Emperor of Russia exerts a much greater influence on the Ottoman Porte and in Persia. The former has a limited influence, which does not extend beyond the discussions on the subject of her boundaries, and does not much increase her power; the latter, on the other hand, exerts her influence over two powers of the first rank, which have long stood in the same political rank with France and Russia, and which rule over Arabia, the Caspian, and the Black Seas. If the Russian cabinet thinks it has a right to fix the just boundaries by which France is to be limited on all sides, then that cabinet will undoubtedly allow the Emperor of the French to fix the boundary by which it is to be limited in its turn. When it views with D'Herbelle's telescope from the terrace of the palace of the Tauride, what happens between the Emperor of the French and some Tribes in the Appenines, it ought not to demand that the Emperor of the French should not see what becomes of the antient and illustrious empire of Solymann and of Persia; that he should not see that for ten years past the whole Caucasus has been united with Russia, at the solitary request

should be placed on another head, and to require the surrender of some parts of the territory on the other side of the Alps? If this was the case, he should have been welcomed; he would have met with no obstacles, and his undertaking would have been crowned with success.
"But if he, approving what England does, recognizing her power to search all things, to place whole kingdoms in a state of blockade, applauding the immense increase of her power in India, come to represent to France, that she ought to evacuate Parma and Genoa, and renounce the Crown of Italy; then it would appear that it was evidently intended to oppress France; then it would be France which they would wish to bring back to those times when Poland was partitioned without its own consent, when means were found to terrify a degenerate race, or deprive it of the consciousness of its worth, and even of the will of opposing the oppression. France has arms, courage, and armies; yet, of whatever nature the coalition shall be, which the English ministers may find means to form, France, though regretting the influence of English gold on the Continent, will dissolve that Gordian knot as well as the two preceding. As soon as they shall step in between both to reduce England within equitable and decent bounds, no difficulty will be too hard for France; but if they will lay the whole weight upon her she will see in those intentions, nothing but hatred, and insult, and one must be very ignorant in calculating the power and the state of affairs, to hope to succeed always."
"Poland has been partitioned; France must have her Belgium, and the banks of the Rhine. The Crimea has been occupied, the Caucasus, the mouths of the Danube, &c. France must have a compensation in Europe; the principles of self-preservation require it."
"Is a General Congress of Europe wished for? Well! Let each power place at the disposal of that Congress the conquests which she has made within the last fifty years; re-establish Poland, restore Venice to its Senate, Trinidad to Spain, Ceylon to Holland, and the Crimea to the Porte; withdraw to a distance from the Danube and the Bosporus; to give up Caucasus and Georgia; let the Porte, after so many disasters, take a little breath; let the dominion of the Mahrattas, and the kingdom of Mysore be re-established, or no longer remain the exclusive property of England; then shall France recede within her ancient boundaries, and in doing so, France assuredly will not be the greatest loser. Whence then this furious outcry, this clamour to a crusade against a power which, for the last fifty years, has derived less advantage than any other from the revolutions of states, and the changes which have taken place in every part of the globe, and which, uniformly victorious, has retained nothing of her conquests, but what was necessary to form an equitable compensation?"
"Europe had sustained several dreadful shocks; social order had revived; the peace of Amiens had established the general system. A feeble industry, an unexampled arrogance, have kindled the flames of war anew, and exposed the peace of all nations to a state of uncertainty. The continental Powers, who shall first join in it is a project of general subversion, who shall first give the signal for war, will be answerable for all the calamities which may ensue from it, and subject himself to the merited curse of the existing generation."
"It is the opinion of every intelligent person, that the result of a war upon the continent can have no other tendency than to increase the power of France. They are also persuaded, that she will not always have the weakness, from a pure sense of generosity, and the vain hope of promoting the happiness of mankind, and the peace of the whole world, to evacuate numerous and populous conquests."
"It is the fashion at present to inveigh against the ambition of France; but she, however, been disposed to retain the territories conquered by her arms, the half of Austria, the states of Venice, the kingdom of Naples, Switzerland, and Holland, would still have been subject to her dominion. The real boundaries of France are the Rhine and Adige. Did not the French penetrate beyond the Adige and the Rhine? Were they prevented, by the force of arms, from taking the Elba and the Danube as their boundaries? Or did they not forego those boundaries, from a generous moderation? It is in the natural course of things, that men such as Napoleon, Talleyrand, and Aben, to whom Europe gives as little credit for capacity, as it attributes to them hatred against every thing that is great and liberal, and who have had their conferences for English gold should exert all their influence to re-produce all the calamities of war. The prosperity of nations has occasioned the loss or the diminution of their credit; and this too is fortunate for princes. There are some who have ceased to be sovereigns, in consequence of listening to their counsels."
"The calamities of a continental war would fall neither upon Russia nor England. Inasmuch as the force of action would lie in Germany or Italy. What interest then can the French, the Russians, and the Germans, take in the mediation of powers, which would employ the moment when they were engaged in the most sanguinary attacks on each other, to accomplish the downfall of the Turkish and Persian empires? The constant policy of the Northern States has been to provoke wars from which they themselves had nothing to dread. Thus it was that Catherine, for several years, permitted Austria and Prussia to carry on the war, still promising their assistance, which, however, could not prevent the French armies from appearing before the gates of Vienna. Thus it was that the late emperor of Russia extended the calamities of war, by furnishing Austria with auxiliaries, at a time when Austria would, without them, have acquired any advantages—auxiliaries, however, who, upon the first reverse, trod back their steps, and in the middle of a campaign, left their allies to suffer alone all the pressure of war, which they had promised to share in common with them."
"In a word, France and Russia can gain nothing by a misunderstanding; they can inflict on each other no injury by a war; and whatever may be the policy of either, there is nothing in which they can find so much advantage as in maintaining a good understanding with each other. We have already declared, and once more repeat it, that if Russia evacuate the Bohemia, Caucasus, Phangis, Georgia, &c. France will accede to any arrangements which can be required with respect to Italy. But, unfortunately, it is too well known, that no one finds pleasure in sacrifices of this nature, and hence France must be allowed to indemnify herself as to compensate for such advantages as are obtained by the other powers."
"As to England, the treaty of Amiens is still in force. It was concluded, after a deliberate and long investigation of the reciprocal interests of the two states; it was broken unexpectedly, and upon idle pretences. Re-establish that treaty, and both states are at peace. But if England requires new conditions; if she wishes to enter into a discussion respecting the frontiers of France on the side of Italy, let her give to France a share of the Mahratta territory; let her, in short, adopt maxims consistent with the independence of the other powers. But the English will perhaps say, 'it is better to sink than to consent that the flag shall protect the cargo—
that a vessel, for whatever she contains, or whatever is done on board her, shall be accountable only to the Sovereign of the flag to which she belongs; that the Indies shall cease to be our property, or that any power whatever shall have a right to share with us in our superiority in the Indies!' Do not you then expect that France shall enter into discussion with you upon points which do not concern you, or do you consent to enter into discussion with her upon points which involve the sacred interests of all nations?—France duly appreciates the advantages of peace; but she will carry on the war as long as it shall be necessary towards maintaining the honour of her flag, and the preponderance which it has acquired; and until she has obtained the assurance, that in whatever quarter of the world a Frenchman may shew himself, he shall not have occasion to blush in consequence of the insults and arrogant assumptions of the English."
STATE PAPER.
GENOA, June 2.
The Austrian Imperial envoy here, Baron Von Guelph, has delivered the following note to our minister for foreign affairs: The undersigned, minister plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary from the Emperor of Germany and Austria, has received yesterday evening the note in which Senator Rogge, the minister for foreign affairs has informed him that the Ligurian Senate has resolved on the Union of the Ligurian Republic with the French Empire, and that the resolution will be immediately carried into execution, a deputation having been sent to his Majesty the Emperor in consequence. The government has at the same time thought proper to signify the motives which have induced it to annul both the old and new constitution, and renounce the rank it has hitherto maintained among independent states, to unite itself to another great power. I have also been given to understand that my mission to the Ligurian government is at an end. I will not examine the motives which have induced the Senate to take this step—in this case the Senate is the best judge and the object is of sufficient importance since it relates to the existence and well-being of a state. But with respect to the termination of my mission, this entirely depends on the orders of my emperor, and till I receive these orders, it is impossible that I should consider my mission as terminated; I shall therefore, as soon as possible, transmit to my court the note delivered, together with the decree of the Senate, that I may receive directions for my conduct. I cannot doubt that the Ligurian government will in the mean time acknowledge the inviolability of my person, and defend the rights of the Legation against any attack. I hope to find here that protection which is due to the Austrian and German nations; and I expect that the Austrian consulate for commercial affairs will remain on the footing on which it at present exists, a grievance to the law of nations. Signed, GUESTI. Genoa, June 2, 1805.
On the 26th instant the Senator Rogge transmitted to the envoy the following note, in answer:— I have laid the note of your excellency, of the 24th instant, before the chief magistrate, and I have the pleasure to assure your excellency that the official respect which is due to your excellency, according to the law of nations, and agreeably to the sentiments of esteem which the Ligurian government entertains for his imperial majesty, will be carefully observed, both with regard to the person of your excellency, and towards the whole Legation of his majesty the Emperor of Germany and Austria.
PARIS, July 28.
The official Journal contains some news from Genoa, which appears calculated to tranquillize the public mind respecting the conduct of the police at Venice, relative to two Italian officers, and the French commercial commissary, M. Rostaguy. It is stated that M. Matignon, the Austrian Consul General at Genoa, who had quitted that city, as well as the Austrian Minister Baron Guelph, on the union of the Genoese Republic with France, has returned thither, being ordered by the court of Vienna to discharge those functions with the French government, which he exercised with the Genoese. He was, in consequence, introduced to the Arch-Treasurer Le Brun, as representative of the Austrian emperor. Nevertheless, all uneasiness is not yet entirely done away, since it is asserted, that three persons of distinction, subjects of the emperor of Austria, and now residing at Paris, have been put under confinement in their lodgings, by way of retaliation for the arrest of the two Italian officers at Venice. It is not yet known when the emperor will go to Boulogne, although a numerous column of grenadiers and chassurs belonging to his guard, went thither 14 days ago.
July 30.
In reprisal for the detention of M. de Proni at Venice, the police of Paris caused to be arrested an Austrian counsellor of Vienna; but in consequence of information received, that through the intervention of the general in chief Bellegrade, the strange proceedings instituted by M. de Billingsen at the head of the police of Venice had ceased, and that M. de Proni was set at liberty, the police of Paris have also liberated the Austrian counsellor. As to any thing further this circumstance will have the most favourable effect, as it will make M. de Proni sensible of the esteem in which he is held by men of enlightened minds, whilst at the same time it will evince the firm determination of government not to allow any infringement of the law of nations in the person of French citizens, and constantly to enforce the right of retaliation.
LONDON, August 9.
We yesterday received Paris Journals to the 31st ult. and the Dutch to the 4th inst. The Moniteur in a curious paragraph mentions, that in consequence of the arrest of M. Proni, the French Government had caused an Austrian Counsellor to be arrested at Paris, by way of retaliation; but intelligence being received that M. Proni, was liberated, the Austrian counsellor had been set at liberty too. It is probable that the Austrian Police at Venice had found out that whatever ground of suspicion there was of M. Proni, who is a celebrated engineer, being sent to make observations, there was not proof, and had discharged him; or perhaps count Bellegarde, at whose interposition he was enlarged, had thought it imprudent to create any dispute respecting a man of Proni's scientific character. The Austrian government, however, must resent the outrage committed in arresting an Austrian counsellor, because it seems to contest the right of other governments to arrest Frenchmen who act improperly. We apprehend, however, that, strictly speaking, in time of peace M. Proni could not have been treated as a spy. We do not think that this incident will of itself have any consequence. It is manifest, indeed, that ill humour and suspicion prevail on both sides, which must very soon lead to open rupture, unless Austria, by submission and disarming, condescend to allay Bonaparte's jea-
lousy. A very short time will show what we have to expect on the continent. Austria must with to temporise till her preparations are ripe, and the views of Russia desired. A civil Bonaparte may perhaps be inclined to temporise till he tries the project of invasion.
These papers breathe the same note of preparation which has lately been revived. Nothing is talked of on the coast but invasion, and though two years have elapsed in equipments, the activity which now prevails, seems as if it were but the commencement. On the other hand, the precautions of this government are redoubled. It was even said yesterday, that the troops were embarked, both at the Texel and Helvoet, and that the expedition would put to sea the first opportunity. Bonaparte, from the state of the continent, may be desirous to strike the blow; and as the harvest approaches, he might hope still further to increase the embarrassment of this country, by calling out the population to military duties at this time. It is certain that a general expectation now prevails that the attempt will not be deferred.
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Domestic Intelligence.
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar.
[Published in a London paper.]
The garrison is very healthy, and the strong-holds are entertained, that the infectious Malaria, following our scourge, has bade us a lasting adieu.
"In my last I gave you an account of a contraband the female and the formidable appearance of the Spanish gun-boats. Since then I have seen those of the Americans, which are very superior, both in their construction and warlike appearance. I understand their plan is taken from those contraband for our service last war, by a British officer in America—but being much larger are consequently better adapted to encounter the sea."
"Provisions are becoming cheap, from an increased confidence in the traders, resorting to the garrison, we have little to apprehend, from an attack of the enemy, but much to hope (should such be attempted) on the score of honour, the Soldier's idol."
ANOTHER FRENCH FLEET OUT!!
Capt. Hartwell, of the ship Lewis William, on the 15th Aug. lat. 44. 10, long. 15. 3. W. fell in with a French fleet, consisting of 34 sail. He was taken on board the Admiral's ship, and had his papers examined. At the same time saw ship to the Southward on fire, which one of the officers informed, was an English letter of Marque which they had taken in the morning and set fire to. The fleet, when Capt. Hartwell left them, was steering W. S. W. supposed them bound to the West-Indies.
Phil. Gaz.
(We refer our readers to the London head, date August 8th August 8th.)
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 24th SEPTEMBER.
VIEW THE U.S.
NOTE OF NOVOSIZOFF.
When Bonaparte made his invidious overtures to G. Britain for the restoration of peace, our readers will recollect the reply of the English King. He told him, that he could not think of entering into any negotiation on that subject, until he had previously consulted with his allies on the continent; particularly the Russians, to whose wishes he should conceive himself bound to pay a respectful attention. The French government and all Europe were of course led to expect, that the ultimate reply of the English Cabinet, and the termination of the war itself, would essentially depend upon the interposition of Russia.
As to the manner in which Great Britain wished this interposition to be applied: whether she wished to obtain the aid of Russia in carrying on the war against France, or to employ her as the friendly mediator of peace, we have no means of deciding from the few and defactory events which have been laid open before us. The genuine friend of G. Britain and the enlightened opponent in that country would certainly have preferred that it should be employed in the latter form. "Mr. Fox, (Gays in B. paper) in an animated debate on the state of the nation on the 21st June, explained his views of the force of connection we ought to form with the continental powers, particularly with Russia whose friendship we ought by every means in our power to cultivate. He strongly recommended a proposition for peace, to be discussed at a general congress of the leading continental powers. If this were refused by France we should at least have the advantage of the opinion of Europe in favour of the mediation of our views and the justice of our cause." The English ministry, which has not always been guided by peaceful or even prudent principles, seems however to have preferred the pomp and menaces of a war to this more amicable expedient; Such at least seems to have been their determination, if we may draw any inferences from the numerous rumours which have been lately circulated of a compact between Russia and England for an active co-operation in a war against France.
The court of Petersburg seems however to have viewed this project of a joint war with such less complacency than the English minister, & to have drawn greater hopes of success from the expedient of a friendly mediation. Under this idea the Emperor of Russia through the agency of the court of Berlin obtained passports for his ambassador to proceed to Paris; and the eyes and expectations of all Europe were turned upon the negotiations of Novosizoff. His late note to the Prussian minister has sufficiently announced, that these hopes must now be at an end; and that the contending powers have nothing more to expect from the friendly interposition of Russia.
Whether Russia will pursue any other measures, which shall mark her opposition to the ambitious designs of France; there is not an expression in the note itself from which we may determine. The envoy of Russia speaks indeed of the "personal displeasure" of his sovereign; he declares his master's resolution not to acknowledge the "new title Bonaparte had assumed" that is not even his title of Emperor of France; he reproaches him with being guilty of a "breach of solemn treaties" and with a want of "sincerity," which in the semi-official reply published in the Moniteur, some of these charges are retorted in such a vein of cutting and sarcastic invective, as cannot fail to exasperate the feelings of the Russian Emperor. Still we do not believe that these literary wranglings will prove any thing more than the "carte & bourse" of diplomatic gladiators, which may for a short time attract the attention of Europe like the controversial discussions of the last war, but like them will gradually evaporate into empty reproaches. When the court of Petersburg went into mourning for the murdered Duke of Enghien; when the Emperor delivered his note to the Diet of Ratibon, complaining of the
violated neutrality of Germany, and of the occupation of Hanover; we thought we beheld in these indications nothing less than the actual declarations of war. When her minister d'Oubril withdrew from Paris, that event appeared almost inevitable; and when Bonaparte's answer to the ultimatum of the emperor came forth, reproaching him with a want of sincerity, in not openly commencing hostilities in a manner, rather than having recourse to such finessing artifices to conceal his reluctance; and infinitely demanding, why a monarch who felt such a lively interest in the fate of a Duke of Enghien, did not use every effort to bring the murderers of his own father to justice when he had them within his power; we too hastily concluded, that the wounded feelings of a friend would precipitate him into a war with the French emperor. But how completely, has the event disappointed our expectations!
If there is cause of complaint on the side of Russia, at the present time, there was certainly as much cause of complaint during the last war. If Bonaparte has been guilty of a solemn breach of treaties, by violating the independence of Liguria, he was equally guilty for having violated the neutrality of Germany. If he is ambitious now, he was equally ambitious then: If he has provoked the personal displeasure of the Emperor by the sarcastic invective in his late state-paper, he was equally pointed in his reproaches during the last war. If such sources of difference then could pass off without any rupture, why reason have we to expect that the present will be attended by more serious consequences? As far as it respects her own interests indeed, Russia has probably more inducements for co-operating in a war against France. She has adjusted her differences with Persia. She has obtained an unrivalled ascendancy over the cabinet of the Porte, from whom she no longer fears any opposition to her measures in the event of a war. She has established her colonies and her constitution in the Ionian Isles—upon a much firmer basis; at the same time that the recent usurpations of France in Italy may excite her jealousy and her fears. Let us add too that the late victory of Calder over the French fleet, and the imminent danger to which it now exposed, may serve to diminish her fears from the power of France whilst it gives new dignity to an alliance with England. Let us also add that should she engage in a war with France, she will have a much better pretext than she now has, for accumulating her force in the Mediterranean; by means of which she may on the slightest grounds take possession of Egypt, and perhaps of Turkey itself; the great object of Russian policy, and more rapidly to be accomplished in this way than by the tardy opportunities afforded by a period of peace. But if on the other hand we consider the immense loss of treasure which she will sustain by going into a war with France, and the little impression which she will make upon that power, unless she obtains the co-operation of Austria and lands a formidable army in the North of Italy; if we consider that it is the soundest policy of Russia as it is of the United States and of every other state, whose population is disproportioned to its territory, to remain in a state of peace and encourage the production instead of the destruction of its inhabitants: On these considerations we must admit that Russia is likely to lose more than she will gain by a rupture with France. What is the course then which will be pursued by the court of Russia, whether she will declare for war or peace, we must confess ourselves at a loss to determine. We are however disposed to think that whilst in the act of preparing for war, Russia will preserve the attitude of peace.
Should she however become the ally of G. Britain, the flames of war will most probably spread over the continent. Her ascendancy over the Sublime Porte, will be employed in drawing over Turkey as a party. Austria she will attempt to enlist by holding out the prospect of an indemnity in Italy, where they have to concentrate their forces, as they did during the last war. Sweden already exasperated with the court of the Tuileries, needs little fuel to kindle her into a flame; and among the very first incidents of the war we may see her placing Pomerania by which she is entitled to a seat in the diet of Ratibon, under the protection of Russia. Prussia is bound to France by the strongest ties of interest; by her jealousy of Austria; by the opportunity of taking possession of Swedish Pomerania; & by the annexation of Hanover to her own dominions, thro' the courtesy of France. It would require the inspiration of a prophet to tell the fate of these extraordinary exertions. One thing seems certain, that there would be no common principle of interest to bind together these discordant materials; that it would be a "colossated pavement without cement; here a bit of black stone, & there a bit of white;" & that each power by making terms for itself alone, would sneak away with whatever acquisitions it could make. We should not be surprised if the present war which has hitherto assumed such a negative character, and which exhibits rather the tranquillity of a truce than the tumult of hostilities, should be productive of a more astonishing revolution, than any which has for a long time afflicted the countries of Europe. One important circumstance seems to be at hand. It is probable that the present war will terminate in expelling the Turks from Europe.
THE FLEETS.
Notwithstanding the proud exultation of the English prints, Admiral Calder's victory seems by no means so splendid or complete, as they would wish to represent it.
Lord Nelson or Commodore Preble would scarcely have made it a boast that they had taken two ships of the line only out of a squadron of 30 sail, & that they had afterwards remained two days in sight of a conquered enemy, without having forced them into a second engagement. It is indeed easy to perceive some indirect centres upon the inactivity of Admiral Calder secretly blending themselves with the proud expressions of triumph. "To our surprise and mortification," writes an officer on board the Malta, that arrived at Plymouth with the latest dispatches from the admiral, "after losing a glorious opportunity of completely destroying the combined squadron, we have let them completely escape us. From the hour of the battle on the 22nd till the 25th; we had the power in our hands of attacking them again with every prospect of success. It is not for me to attach blame to a superior officer, much less to a commander in chief on this occasion. He may have reasons, private reasons, and indeed orders of such a peculiar nature that govern his conduct and eye up his hands."
We must confess that we have too high an opinion of the gallantry of the French Admiral and crews, to attribute their inactivity during the late engagement to any fear of the English fleet. The same cause which induced Admiral Villeneuve to decline a contest with Sir J. Orde off Cadiz, may have led him to waive an engagement with Admiral Calder, though it was plain he possessed a considerable superiority of numbers and force. We cannot but suppose that he had some greater object in view, than even obtaining a victory over Calder; an object, which the injury and delay attendant upon an engagement might have prevented him from accomplishing. As to the nature of this important design we have already expressed our opinion; but as every hint on this subject may serve to throw some light upon the destination of the Combined fleet, we shall subjoin the following extract of a letter professedly written by an officer of Adm. Calder's squadron, ("on board his majesty's ship Thunderer, at sea, July 31.") "After the unfortunate Spaniards were dismissed, the Frenchmen ("incredible dicta!") fired several broadsides into them, which exasperated them so much that when they got on board the English ships, they gave us all their heats as well as those of the French, and inflicted us of all their proceedings, which I shall now communicate for your further information. On their return home, it was their intention to raise the blockades of Ferrol, from thence to proceed to Rochfort, & next, to Ireland, supposing the British fleet to have been able to get out to join them."
"A vessel, says the Bost. Repository, has arrived at Plymouth (Massachusetts) which spoke Admiral Calder's Squadron off Vigo, as we midshipman, on the tenth of August; 20 days after the engagement."
If Lord Nelson was off Cape St. Vincent on the 29th of July, according to the London accounts, there can scarcely remain a doubt, that he must have reinforced adm. Calder's fleet about the middle of August. In that case the English blockading squadron could not have consisted of less than 25 sail of the line, besides frigates and brigs.
Vigo, where the combined fleet have taken refuge, is situated at the head of a spacious bay, about 70 miles to the S E from Cape Finisterre, & is surrounded by a wall from four batteries. This harbour was the scene of a celebrated sea-fight in 1702, between the English and Dutch fleets under Sir G. Rooke, and a squadron of French men of war with 15 Spanish Galleons under Count de Toov. The passage into the harbour, says Smollett, was narrow, secured by batteries, forts and breast works on each side; by a strong boom, consisting of iron chains, top masts and cables, moored at each end to a seventy gun ship; and fortified within by 5 ships of the same strength lying athwart the channel, with their broad sides to the offing. As the self and outer cates of the combined fleet were too large to enter, the admirals shifted their flags into smaller ships; and a division of 25 English and Dutch ships of the line, with their frigates, fire-ships and ketches, was destined for the service. In order to facilitate the attack, the duke of Ormond landed with 2500 men, at the distance of six miles from Vigo, and took by assault a fort and platform of 40 pieces of cannon at the entrance of the harbour. The ships advanced to the attack. Vice-admiral Hopson, crowding all his sail ran directly against the boom, which was broken by the shock. Then the whole squadron entered the harbour, through a prodigious fire from the enemy's ships and batteries. These fire however were soon silenced and taken by the grenadiers who had been landed. The great ships ran against the forts at each side of the harbour, which in a little time were silenced. The French finding themselves unable to cope with such an adversary, burned and ran aground 8 ships and as many advice boats; but 10 ships of war were taken, together with 11 Galleons."
This description we have the pleasure to present to our readers, because it has been stated that a similar enterprise was not probably by a drunken officer by Nelson and Calder. A London paper of the 24th inst. to this effect, when it alluded to the various courses that the French fleet might take, after the engagement with Calder; it observes that "Vigo is a port, where it is understood they would not find sufficient accommodation and security." Since Nelson's fleet undertook such an enterprise, it would be absurd to take the time of the attack in 1702 as the measure of its probable success; because there was a much greater disposition between the force of the hostile fleets than there is at the present time; and because the marines of the present navy can scarcely be expected to imitate the gallant enterprise of the duke of Ormond, who contributed so essentially to the victory of the fleet by disabling the batteries on the shore.
Since writing the preceding paragraph, the editor has had an opportunity of conversing with a very intelligent captain, who was in this harbour during the last winter. According to his description, the town of Vigo is situated at the head of a spacious bay, at such a distance from its mouth, that none of the guns of its batteries can possibly play upon the vessels as they enter. On each side of the mouth of the bay there are two islands, with forts erected on them for guarding its mouth; but so wretchedly fortified and unnamed, that an armed vessel with 12 guns would be sufficient to silence their artillery. The weakness of these forts will no doubt induce the French admiral to erect batteries to supply their place, which considering the vast number of the troops that he has on board will be the work of only a few days.
The late victory of the English over the combined fleet, and the ultimate annihilation of the latter, may be expected to have some influence upon the secrets of our own country. Whilst it augments the pride of England and more particularly the overbearing temper of its navy; whilst it multiplies their unprovoked aggressions upon our vessels, and their insulting blockade of our harbours; it may be expected to work a contrary effect upon the court of Madrid, and predispose it to a more immediate and favourable adjustment of our existing disputes.
We shall correct the impudent misrepresentations of the Boston Centinel in our next paper.
To make room for the able and interesting reply of the French government to Novosizoff's note, we have thought proper to exclude a large portion of news and original matter.
It is with great regret that we state the death of Mr. HODKINSON, one of the most distinguished theatrical performers on the continent. (National Intelligence.)
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WEST-POINT is still For Sale.
THE subscriber is authorised to sell the said well known TRACT of LAND, either altogether, or in Lots of three hundred acres or upwards, to suit purchasers, on the following terms, to wit: one fourth of the purchase money to be paid down, the other three fourths in equal annual instalments, to carry interest from the time of sale, and to be secured by bond and mortgage on the land.
It is deemed unnecessary to describe particularly a tract of land so remarkable for its fertility and the natural advantages of its situation. Any communication directed to the subscriber at Shirley, in the county of Charles City, by post, to Granville Mills, will be duly attended to. PATRICK HENDREN Agent for Wm. Fitzhugh of Alexandria, & Charles Carter of Shirley. Sept. 24. caw1m
AT a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society, against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, held at the General Office on the 24th day of September, 1805,
THE following section was added to the Rules & Regulations of the Society, which is, by order of the board, published for the information of all persons concerned, viz:
Art. 3. Sec. 11.—Whenever the requisition of a building already insured, shall be made, if it has been so happened, that the proprietor thereof shall have departed this life anterior to the date of the requisition; in such case, the new declaration to be executed after such requisition shall be made and subscribed by all the parties then having title to such building, in like the form and agreeably to the rules and regulations which are prescribed to parties holding a similar interest in any building, and disposed to effect an original insurance thereof.
ALEXANDER MRAB, President M. A. S. Test, Lewis M. Broaddus, Ch. S. D. Sept. 24. T sw
Ten BATHING TUBS For Sale.
THEY are made on the best construction, and will be sold low, either together or singly. Apply at the office of the Enquirer. Sept. 24. 2t

Memoirs of C. M. Talleyrand-Périgord , one of Bonaparte's principal secretaries of state, his grand chamberlain, and grand officer of the legion of honor, ex-bishop of Autun, ex-abbe of Celles and St. Dennis, &c.
It is of the utmost importance that the world at large should be well acquainted with the character of the chief actor on the political stage of France, not only of those who supported the scenes of the Revolutionary Tragedy which took place in that unfortunate and degraded country, but of those who figure in the Imperial Farce which has succeeded it. To the author of the present work the public are indebted for the REVOLUTIONARY PLUTARCH , a production that fully unveils the characters of the Corsican Upstart, and all his relations and immediate tools. The success of that work has induced the author to compile those memoirs of the Apostate Bishop, Talleyrand, who is at this time the principal instrument by which Bonaparte contrives to rivet the chains of the people over whom he has obtained a military despotism. The author refers in general to authorities for the account which he gives of the French minister, and though he evidently writes with a decided antipathy to the revolutionary principles of France, he seems to draw the portrait of his hero with a firm regard to historical truth, and certainly with the hand of a master. We lately submitted to our readers an account of the present state of the police of France, and we think the following Extract upon the subject must be equally acceptable, as it will make us more sensible of the blessings we enjoy under the protection of impartial laws, while our unfortunate neighbours are groaning under the terrible inquisition and control of the most unprincipled and arbitrary government on earth.
Although the Jacobin clubs are no longer fashionable in France, the spirit of Jacobinism there is not sustained but improved. It continues even to extend its influence, and to exert itself in most other States. It is now so perfectly identified with the revolutionary government whatever appellation is usurped by its chief, the name of a citizen sans culotte, or the title of an imperial monarch, that both must rule or perish together. This originates, in a great measure, from the Jacobin propaganda now organized into a secret external, as well as internal police, its firmest and invariable support. Both these revolutionary and anti-social institutions acknowledge Talleyrand as their parent. The plan he drew for the former, in 1789, was improved by him for the latter in 1799, and the instructions be composed for the emissaries of the Jacobin propaganda sixteen years ago, with the exception of some variations which Bonaparte's conspiracy against all ancient dynasties and lawful governments has made necessary, serve yet for the agents of the French police. None but Talleyrand, Mirabeau, and some other principal chiefs, were initiated in the hidden views of the Jacobin propaganda. Bonaparte, Talleyrand, and Rouche, are the only persons at present exclusively acquainted with and directing the intrigue, plots, and crimes of the agents of the secret French police.
The following curious State Papers, the successive, with several others, from a loyal friend at Paris, who though fighting at Bonaparte's diplomatic levees, and from policy partaking of Talleyrand's official dinners, holds in the utmost detestation those guilty men; watches their motions, and penetrates into their plans; has temerity enough often to expose their atrocities, and courage, when occasion offers, to deliver mankind of its scourge.
Secret Police Office +
"Secret instructions for the agents of our secret external police, delivered over to them, after their examination and trial have been approved, and after having subscribed the following oath:"
"I swear by every thing that is sacred or terrible, to obey, without hesitation, the orders transmitted to me from the office of the Secret Police, even when I commanded to stab my father, strangle my mother, shoot my brother, violate my sister, poison my wife, or drown my children; to set fire to churches or orphan's houses, to blow up palaces or arsenals; to murder persons chained in the dungeons of prisons, or suffering on the sick bed in hospitals; to spare neither age nor sex, rank, eminence, nor innocence. Should I disobey the orders or betray the secrets reposed in me, I consent that this oath shall be my death warrant. (Signed)"
"When arrived at your place of destination, wait on our diplomatic or commercial agents, who will have orders to protect you, but only as a common traveller. Try to gain their confidence, and to find out their real political opinions; if sincerely attached to their foreign, or tainted with any prejudices favourable to the Bourbons, write down and report all your conversations with them; if they are not removed in consequence, they must in time be entrusted with the secrets of your mission. Then, first, you can, without indication, imbibe yourself, ask their advice, and claim their protection to its full extent."
"As we judge proper, and according to the spirit of the government or the prejudices of the nation, you are to travel in and visit different countries, either as a military man, an amateur, a savant, or a merchant, &c. Should it be found necessary, you must sometimes desert to be an actor, a dancer, a musician, a quack, a cook, or even a valet."
"When in a military capacity, your conversation must often be of battles fought and victories gained, effigies of marchers, and the pleasures of encampments; of duels and deaths; of wounds received, and foes destroyed. Let your associates or companions dread you as a gasthaus (buddy), or laugh at you as a gasconader, but never give them occasion to despise you as a coward. When an amateur or savant, curiosities, antiquities or literature, must always be the subjects of your discourse, and seemingly be your only thoughts. It is better to be ridiculed as an pedant than neglected as a dunce, or suspected as an impostor. When a merchant's trade and manufactures, commercial speculations, or financial transactions, are to be your only occupations—and since in the character of an officer you are to frequent the military parades or reviews, as an amateur or savant, museums, learned societies, clubs and academies, will be your resort, so as a merchant you are never to miss the exchange or those coffee-houses resorted to by commercial men or flock-jowrs. A portable library, with select books, applicable to the character you represent, will be given you. You must not neglect obtaining from them the information necessary for your station. When in inferior situations, you shall be amply furnished with instructions in what manner to perform your parts."
"In countries inimical to, or at war with France, you must pass for an exiled person, a victim of the revolution, prosecuted by the emperor of the French, and pursued by his vengeance. Though there, as everywhere else, well provided with pecuniary resources and credit, complain of poverty, suffer from poverty, and cause yourself even to be informed for debts as poor. Should not the government... after all this opens its purse, some charitable friend, or relation in France will send you. Some favourers, and relieve you. Always, and you are always sure not to put in a jail. To obtain that confidence from interest which compassion has refused, you may, with an air of im-
portance, disclose those indifferent secrets given you to be made public. As the authenticity of your disclosure will soon be proved from events, you must say that they are communicated to you by a powerful, royal or Jacobin faction in France, of which you of course are one of the principal chiefs. Should you still not succeed, insinuate yourself by some small presents, larger promises, or trifling services, into the confidence of some needy adventurous emigrant, trusted by the government. He will, no doubt, introduce you into some of the public offices of state; but should you even then not meet with success, apply to our secret stationery ( stationnaire ) and national agent, he will direct you in what manner you will best be enabled to execute your mission. All persons not immediately necessary for your purposes, to whom you have made advances, whom you hesitate to suspect your conduct or calumniate your principles, or differentiate unfavourable reports concerning you, must immediately be despatched."
"As in all countries you are well provided with letters of introduction and credit, try to make such use of the former, as may render it least necessary to resort to the latter. In our secret depots of the principal cities of Europe and America, you may, in making yourself known, and in advancing your authority, obtain as much as required in forged bank notes or bills of exchange, in counterfeit gold, or bad silver coins. To avoid suspicion, take care, however, to draw from your banker the sum necessary for your expenses, but remit in good bills, according to address, to the treasurer of our secret police, the amount of what you have taken from our secret depots."
Pistollary.
We offer the following letter in continuation of the facts already communicated on this subject.
FURS & PELTRIES.
From the animaladversions that have lately appeared in the public prints of this city, on the exportation of some of these articles by the agent of the United States' Indian factories, the public may have naturally inferred, that this measure is a novelty most highly injurious to the hatters and furriers of this country, and that neither by individuals or the government have any been heretofore exported. A respect for the public opinion induces me, contrary to my former determination, once more to appear on this subject—justice to the government and to myself, also requires that the truth should be made known.
Having for the last six years employed vessels in a regular trade between this place and London, I am enabled to assert that so far from the export of Furs and Peltries being a new operation, that by every one of these vessels large quantities of these articles have been shipped. From April 1798, to June 1804, there were exported to London in my vessels alone, one thousand one hundred and sixty two bales and pucheons of skins, furs, and peltries, and many more by other vessels; and yet no clamour was raised. By whom it will be asked were they shipped? I answer, that two hundred & forty-nine of these packages were shipped by one hatter of Philadelphia, and the remainder by Furrriers, merchants, and by the United States—for, I go on to state, that in the year 1798, large quantities of furs and peltries received from hence to London, by and for account of the United States—and Mr. Andrew Tybout, one of the most considerable hatters in this city, prepared in July 1798, one hundred and five hogsheads of these furs and peltries, which were shipped in the Two-Friends, captain John M. Dougall, for London; and in December 1799, and March and April 1800, other shipments of these articles were made for account of the U. States from Savannah to London, all under the administration of Mr. Adams. Two statements, containing the detail of these facts, are left with Mr. Relf, and any person so disposed may examine and compare them with the manifests at the custom house, and thereby obtain proof incontrovertible of their accuracy.
"Why then it will be asked has such a clamor been raised against the recent and comparatively trifling shipments of articles, principally deer & bear skins, which the hatters never purchase, and which if they had been sold here, the dealers would as usual have exported—let those who have engaged in the clamour give a conscientious answer. The public will discover & judge of it." WM. DAVY.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
Has just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC & BRANDY, a part of the fame shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hds. of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale very low for cash or on a liberal credit. August 16. (18N)
J. ABERCROMBY,
Professor of Music & Dancing, late from Charleston:
BEGS leave to Notify, that he has taken a residence in this city, in the Upper Rooms of Mr. Vanet's new brick house, on Shockoe Hill, above Dr. Wilson's Apothecary Shop, a remarkable pleasant situation, where he intends opening a
SCHOOL FOR DANCING.
He teaches the Minuet de la Cour, Cotillions, Country and Fancy Dances, systematically—Will attend families as Instructor for the Violin, Piano-Forte, Guitar, and to give a finish to a musical education by the accompaniment of the violin to regulate time—grace and direct the voice, so essentially necessary to such as wish to excel in those accomplishments. Tuning instruments for his pupils as for a lesson, and will also tune for others when called for. Terms made known on application. 17 Days of teaching, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4 o'clock. Sept. 6.
TO BE SOLD,
On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, FROM two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance which renders it but little liable to pillage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States. The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell. May 14. [advis.]
NOTICE.
PETITIONS will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, from the citizens of the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Culpepper, Fauquier, Loudoun, Frederick, Jefferson, Berkeley, Shenandoah, Hampshire, Hardy, Botetourt, &c. &c. Praying that the Notes of the Bank of Potomac may be excepted from the operation of the law, passed at the last session of their honorable body, to prohibit the circulation of private Bank Notes. September 6. (law 3w)
EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES, AT WILLIAMSBURG.
N. B. The course of instruction will re-commence, on the 1st October, and no pupil can be engaged after the 15th of that month.
FEMALE Education, which, till lately, was too little attended to, appears now to have become an object universally interesting. In Europe it is not uncommon to consign one half of a young Lady's fortune to useful and ornamental accomplishments; and in our own country also, parents seem rapidly adopting the opinion, that a large portion of the sum they intend for their daughters, may wisely be appropriated to their Education. The idea perhaps is just. What husband does not feel that the intelligence and accomplishments of his wife are of more importance to his happiness and enjoyment, than the addition of a few hundred pounds to his estate? What parent is not sensible that his future peace and happiness depend directly on the amiable deportment and general good conduct of his daughters, which result from a good education? Nor are these all, nor even the greatest benefits that flow from this fertile source. She, whom the wife and affectionate guardians of her youth have rendered rich in intellectual acquisitions and the elegant arts of personal accomplishment, can never become poor. She possesses a resource of which no vicissitude of fortune can deprive her. She enjoys a patrimony which can neither be exhausted by time, nor diminished by accident; but which, after having proved a refuge from misfortune for the mother, commonly descends in rich inheritance to her children.
Impressed with the truth and importance of these considerations, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have devoted a large portion of their time and attention to the establishment of a School for the general improvement of young ladies. Having daughters of their own to educate, and viewing that object as the most serious business of their lives, they are personally interested in the arrangements they are making; and they judge from their own feelings, that they render an acceptable service to society, in forming a seminarian where polite literature and the arts of personal improvement may be equally cultivated. They frankedly own that they have fought less to produce an economical establishment than to render their institution con-sonant to the wishes of those who desire a good education for their daughters and to render the attainment of the most eminent instructors in the several branches of female education, and made a liberal provision for every object which might conduce to the success of their undertaking. Their establishment will probably be most acceptable to those who have no disposition to make economy a principal consideration; but it is just to acknowledge, that on this subject they have hitherto experienced from parents the utmost liberality of sentiment.
A regard for the interest and improvement of his native city, and a just attachment to its amiable and excellent society, together with a conviction of its being, for education in general, the most favourable situation of this and the neighbouring southern and western states, induce Mr. Anderson to the following observations. The advantages which Williamsburg at this time possesses with regard to youthful improvement, and the rational enjoyments of social intercourse, unattended with the dissipation incident to large towns, give it a just claim to parental attention. Many individuals, particularly such who have a numerous family to educate, might find it interesting to make it their permanent or temporary residence. Several convenient dwellings may at present be obtained on moderate terms; and as far as relates to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson's institution, all charges for tuition shall be made at half price for those young ladies whose parents are induced on their account to reside in town. To those who cannot thus become the immediate guardians of their children, Mr. and Mrs. A. offer (for a certain number of young ladies) a situation under their own roof, where it has been endeavoured to assemble every advantage which can render improvement easy, agreeable and certain.
N. B. The young ladies who have obtained permission of absence for a summer visit to their friends, are requested to be punctual in their return by the 1st October. September 13. (eplm.)
RAPPAPHANNOCK JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
ON Monday the 21st day of October will be run for over the Rappahannock course, the SWEEP STAKE—To this race there are nine subscribers at 100 dollars each, (half forfeit) distance two mile heats. On Tuesday the day following, the Jockey Club Races will commence: the purse on that day, will be 450 dollars, four mile heats.
On Wednesday the purse will be 220 dollars, two mile heats; and on Thursday, the purse will be 330 dollars three mile heats. Immediately after the Race on that day, will be run for by Saddle-Horses an elegant Saddle and Bridle, (by Mr. James Smock) price fifty dollars one mile heats.—From the present state of the Club, I am authorised to say the above sums will be nearly correct.—To enable the subscriber to place into the hands of the Judges on each day of the Races, the amount of the courses, it is hoped each member will be punctual in the payment of his subscription.
In a former notice it was mentioned the Races would commence on the 29th of October, since which, we find that is the day fixed for the City-Races, in consequence thereof, at the annual meeting on Wednesday the 4th inst. the Board directed that our Races commence as above stated. HAZLEWOOD FARISH, Secretary and Treasurer. Fredericksburg, Sept. 17. (oaw4w.)
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND in Surry county, containing about 1600 acres, within 3 miles of James river, and a mile and a half of a navigable part of Gray's creek. This tract is divided into different parts of the tract, to work six or eight hands in three distinct shifts; and the improvements are sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family, with every necessary house for farming. This tract will bear dwelling into three parts, and may have a sufficient proportion of sury rich, low grounds to each; but would be more valuable to a single purchaser, as it abounds with timber, both of white and red oak, (so for fence) pine, poplar and ash; and there is a very advantageous site for a grist and saw mill, nearly in the centre of the tract; it is unnecessary to say more, than that it is a healthy, dry situation, and abounds in good springs; has an apple orchard now in perfection, of 800 grafted fruit of the most choice kind. The quality of the lands, will be best judged of by those who are desirous of purchasing, and will take the trouble of viewing the premises—part of the purchase money being paid down the balance may be paid in two, three or four annual payments—giving approved security. For terms apply to RICHARD COOKE. Igh of Wight, near Smithfield, Sept. 13. } F 7w.
I Wish to lease for a term of years my HOUSE on the hill between Col: Gambie's and Belvedere. As it was designed for my own residence no expense has been spared to afford every convenience for the elegant accommodation of a small family. A square of four half acre lots under an excellent enclosure, is annexed to the house, and the benefit of luxurious and extensive pasturage for a few horses and cows will be granted by Col: Harvie. It is intended to erect a bridge over the canal near Mr. Rutherford's mills, by which the distance to the lower part of the town will be rendered more convenient than from the greater part of the houses on Shockoe-hill. To a genteel family, who will take proper care of the buildings and enclosures, I will let it upon very moderate terms. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. September 10. (7d)
BOLTING CLOTHS.
A COMPLETE assortment of best Dutch Bolting CLOTHS, just received—for sale by M. C. B. MYERS. September 10. (cp 1)
THE HIGHEST PRICE (IN CASH) WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS OFFICE FOR CLEAN LINEN & COTTON RAGS.
FOR SALE ON PRIVATE CONTRACT, GREEN-WAY;
The feat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacer, & the Court-House Tenement, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground). The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James River before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 1500 yards only—25 miles to Peterburg by water, 30 to Richmond by land and 28 to Williamsburg—The Court-House Tenement has on it a large enduring Tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arch'd in the middle and used for entertainments; also all necessary out-houses, a good garden and a fine Well of water, dry cellars, stores &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for flock, fish and fowl in their season; and enough of corn, wheat & oats may be made by common industry for the consumption of the Tavern. This Tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year.
GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing six rooms; all well finished, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet; also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, Store House, Kitchen, Laundry, Dairy, Meat House, Spinning House and an Ice House within the Cartelage, a Barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two Carriage Houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a barn above Octagon Pig-stye well stocked, and several other houses for slaves; a well of water, (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of fruits, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with slates.
MON-SACER contains five hundred acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James River and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gall nor a wall on any part of it. The age and fever has not vilified a white person for 29 years that I received. In short there can not well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 746 acres of high land and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the farm.
In the center of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James River for many miles. Here every necessity of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient flock is turned to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruit, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild-fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Peterburg.
Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—Thirty or forty slaves and flocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear Creek, Big Licking and Triplett in Kentucky I will also sell or exchange for property in Richmond.
It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my affairs as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support.
JOHN TYLER. (1wd)
NOTICE.
THE subscribers, being desirous of closing their administration on the estate of William W. Stevens, deceased, call upon all those who have claims against him, to make them known before the second Monday in November next, when they intend to render an account of their administration to the court of sessions, for the city of Richmond; after which no claim will previously given in, will be attended to, but this notice will be plead in bar thereof. All persons indebted to the deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. EDWARD CARINGTON, J. A. CHEVALLIE. September 13. (F if)
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER:
LOAF SUGAR, by the hhd. bbl. or single leaf, direct from Pennington's Manufactory, Philadelphia: SOAL and UPPER LEATHER, in moderate terms. MICAH JAH DAVIS. 6th mo. 11th, '05. (ctf)
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND. MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of Materials and Workmanship to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality, and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot.....A—the length of the Boot.....C—round the Calf.....B—the pitch of ditto.....D—round the heel and instep.....E—round the instep.....G—across the ball of the foot. The heel against a perpendicular, and a pick knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. cpf
VALUABLE LAND
IN LOUISA COUNTY—FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of Trust, executed by John Bingham, to secure the payment of 200 dollars, interest and charges, due to Yeomans Smith, will be sold at Public auction, for ready money, on the 7th October next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between 12 and 1 o'clock: A certain TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Louisa, on both sides of Reedy Run, adjoining the lands of David Morris and Samuel Hinton, containing 300 acres, by a late survey. ROBERT BELL, JOHN DUNSMURE } Trustees. (td)
August 30. (td)
ELLIS & ALLAN
HAVE just received—just received—50 bags COFFEE, 2 pipes OLD BRAZIL WINE of very superior quality, and 1 pipe COGNAC BRANDY, which they will sell low for cash or on a short credit. Sept. 17. ep3w
FOR SALE,
A Likely Young Negro Fellow, who is a very good BRICK MAKER, (a moulder.) Apply at the office of the Enquirer. Sept. 17. if
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me by John Kelso, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to John and William Bell, I shall, on the last Saturday in October next, at the house of the said John Kelso, in the upper end of the county of Cumberland, proceed to sell for cash or on a short credit, that valuable Farm, containing 350 acres of land, on which he now lives, (subject to two prior deeds of trust) as will pay the sum due to the said John and William Bell, of about six hundred and fifty pounds, with interest thereon, for the benefit of John Enges. CREED TAYLOR, Trustee. Sept. 17. ep3w
NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of L. Joseph & Co was dissolved by its limitation on the fourth day of this present month.—They are thankful to a liberal public for the share of patronage they have experienced. All those who have claims on that firm, will please call on L. Joseph for payment—and all those indebted will please make payment to him. L. JOSEPH, J. B. KEEGANSELT.
L. JOSEPH, who will continue the business in his own name, informs the public, that on Tuesday and Wednesday the 24th and 25th of the present month; and on Thursday the 24th, also on Tuesday and Wednesday the 24th and 25th, and on Tuesday & Wednesday the 24th and 25th of October, his store will be shut, as on a Saturday, according to the Mosaic institution.—Any other time he will have pleasure in waiting on a liberal public, and to fulfil a continuance of their favours. L. JOSEPH. Sept. 17. ep3w
NOTICE.
THE subscriber desires those indebted to the for-mer connection of SHAW & MACRAE, as also those indebted to himself individually for transactions of the last year to discharge the same, such as are in-adequate to this notification will find their accounts placed in the hands of an attorney, after the first day of November.—Business will be re-commenced by him this fall in the house he has heretofore occupied; where he will keep an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS & GROCERIES, which will be sold for cash, produce, or notes at ninety days. All those who are in a situation to supply their wants on these terms shall be furnished at lower prices than they have been accustomed to, either in this place or Richmond. COLIN MACRAE. (cp2w)
Manchester, Sept. 17. (cp2w)
NOTICE.
A Petition will be presented to the General Assembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the fourth side of the Falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester. August 18. (epml.)
THE subscriber is authorised to barter (or otherwise dispose of) a very valuable and productive property in the upper county, which is estimated, by the proprietor, to be worth between 30 and 40,000 dollars, but he will be perfectly willing that its value shall be adjudged by disinterested men. Virginia Bank Stock will be taken in exchange, and a very liberal price allowed. The above mentioned property is situated in a healthy country, about 120 miles above this place, and within 10 miles of James river. THOMAS NORVELL. August 23. (if)
THOMAS NORVELL.
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and a PLAINSTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, as usual, at WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [sp 1/2]
J. H. FASBENDER,
LATELY FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Richmond, and its vicinity, that he has commenced the WATCH-MAKING business, in the house belonging to Mr. Judah Allan, adjoining Dr. Foushee's. He not only repairs Watches but makes every part of their composition, and fitters himself from the satisfaction which he gave in Charlton, of which place he was a resident upwards of three years, to obtain that share of public patronage which he will endeavour to merit. J. H. FASBENDER, late in band a chain after-temper of JEWELLERY, (and daily expects a further supply) which he will sell low for cash. September 6. [cp 2w]
GEORGE WILY,
BROKER & COMMISION MERCHANT, Near the Basin, BUYS and sells all kinds of Produce—Also, Lands Lots, and houses, Bank Stock, &c. He has for Sale, LOTS No. 141, 2, 3, and 4, which make one entire square in Du-Val's addition.—There is a good Spring attached to them. These lots are well worth the attention of any gentleman willing to build a summer retreat for his family. July 23. if
NEGROES & C. FOR SALE.
BY virtue of two deeds of trust, made and executed by Samuel Garlick, of King William county to me, the one for the purpose of saving harmless Mordecai Abrahams of the said county, who stands bound as security for the said Samuel, in a debt due to Ovil Row, and the other for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due from the said Samuel to John Temple of King & Queen—I shall expose for sale for ready money at King William Court-house, on Monday the 30th of this present month; two negro men (one of whom is young, likely and valuable), a likely and valuable young negro woman, and child, and a large, elegant and well bred bay mare, riding five years old. BEVERLEY ROBINSON, Trustee. September 10. (td)
THE BROAD-ROCK FALL RACES
Will commence on Monday, the 7th day of October next. The first day will be run, the