The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-06-10 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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RICHMOND, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, 1807.
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VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held in the City of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1806. Benjamin H. Hilliard against, Armistead Hilliard and Reuben Jones, Defs. THE defendant Armistead Hilliard, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the acts of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the Plaintiff, by his counsel: It is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, & that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capital in this city. A Copy. ANTHONY ROBINSON, C. E. oaw2m. May 26.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. John Smith against, Ambrose Lipscomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipscomb, Defs. THIS day came the Complainant by his counsel, and the defendant, Ambrose Lipscomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipscomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the City of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy. ROBERT POLLARD, C. E. law2m. April 24.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Israel and John P. Pleasants, Compts. against, Edward Hill, Philip Lipscomb and Ambrose Lipscomb, Defs. THIS day came the Complainants, by their counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipscomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered that the said defendant Ambrose Lipscomb, do appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-house of this county. A Copy. ROBERT POLLARD, C. E. law2m. April 24.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Thomas Lipscomb, assignee of John Smith, Compt. against, Ambrose Lipscomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipscomb, Defs. THIS day came the complainants by his counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipscomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered that the said defendant Ambrose Lipscomb, do appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-house of this county. A Copy. ROBERT POLLARD, C. E. law2m. April 24.
IN CHANCERY. In King William County Court, March 25, 1807. Thomas and Henry Gannett, Compts. against, Ambrose Lipscomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipscomb, Defs. THIS day came the complainants, by their counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipscomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipscomb, do appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-house of this county. A Copy. ROBERT POLLARD C. E. law2m. April 24.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen from the necessary at the Swan-Tavern, on Thursday the 4th instant, A GOLDEN WATCH, of London manufacture, makers name and number not recollected. It is a plain double cased neat horizontal WATCH, capped and jewelled; has to its golden Chain and a Chrysal Seal, set in gold, engraved with a shield, three starlings, and a number of letters. The above reward will be given to any one who will restore the Watch to Mr. Moss—it is believed it was taken by some servant then at the Swan-Tavern, who will endeavor to dispose of it as soon as he can. June 6. epw.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
LOST, In Tappahannock, on the 28th ult. A Small GOLD WATCH, cased with pinback one side and the other Glass. Any person that delivers said Watch to A. S. Brockenbrough, shall receive a reward of Five Dollars, and no questions asked. Tappahannock, June 6. 319
FOR SALE, FIVE hundred and thirty acres of LAND, in Brunswick county, Virginia, well timbered, lying on the stage road, about 5 miles from the Court-House. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. E. Brodnax, in the same county, or the subscriber living in Rockingham county, N. C. May 6. JOHN RUFFIN. tf.
FOR SALE OR BARTER, VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, belonging to Samuel Morby, on Allen's Creek, in Hanover County, containing about 1500 acres. This Land is equal, if not superior to any in that part of the Country, and has on it valuable improvements,—consisting of a very commodious Brick Dwelling House, lately built, with all other convenient Houses for the accommodation of a large family; also a spacious new Barn. As it is expected that those who may wish to trade for this Land, will with to view it, no further description is deemed necessary. Lands in Kentucky or Tennessee will be taken in exchange with a small portion in money. It is wished that those who may be inclined to offer Land in exchange for the above Property, will make known their propositions before the 30th of next month. THOS. NORVELL. tf. May 26.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, of Gilliat and Kirby, and taken the STORE lately occupied by them, WILL carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on short credit, to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY, RIVERS DRAKE, EDM'D. TAYLOR, jr. epw. May 30.
SPRING GOODS. RICHARD BROOKE, AT THE SIGN OF THE PLOUGH, HAS just received a general assortment of GOODS suitable for the season, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce: —AMONG THEM ARE— Superfine Cloths, fleeces, do. Kerfeymeres, do. English and India Nankeens, Irish Linens and Long Lawns, Book Mullins, Plain & work'd Leno's, Queens fancy do. Long Shawls work'd, Silk & Cotton Hosiery, Crapes assorted, Ginghams and Calicoes, Furniture do. Marcellas & India Dimity, Dimity & Cambric do. Cambric Mullins, Silk Gloves and Lac'd do. The upper part of his house, is, as yet, unoccupied and may be had by immediate application, on moderate terms. April 28. tf.
HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY, AND CUTLERY STORE. BREAM & FOLLETT, AT THE SIGN OF THE ANVIL, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND: Have received by the latest arrivals from England, a large and general assortment of HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY & CUTLERY, which they will sell by wholesale or retail, low for cash, or on a short credit, for approved security, amongst which are, Waldrons, prime Corn & Grass Scythes, Sickles, Weeding Hoes, Garden Hoes & Rakes, Spades & Shovels, trace Chains, Black-Smith's Bellows, Anvils, Brick Irons, Sledge & Hand Hammers, Vises, Screw Plates, Files & Raps, Carpenters, Joiners, Coopers, Curriers, Saddlers, Silver-Smiths, Watch makers & Shoe-makers Tools, Locks, Hinges, Nails, Brads, Tacks, Screws, Brads, Mounting for Cabinet makers, Steelyards, Scale Beams & Weights, Tea Kettles, Skillets & Spiders, Pots & Kettles, Belmont Kettles & House Skillets, Bells, Grid-Irons, Frying-Pans, Waffle & Wafer Irons, Smoothing Irons, Block Tin Coffee Pots, Britannia metal Tea Pots, Britannia metal Table & Tea-Spoons, Coffee & Corn Mills, Knives & Forks, Pen & Jack Knives, Scissors, Razors, Razor Cals & Shaving Boxes, Ivory & Horn Combs, Curling Tonges, Razor Hones, Glaziers Diamonds; a few dozen of elegant silver mounted & plain green & white handles table & desert Knives & Forks, Table Steels, Butchers Steels & Knives, brads & iron Wire, Tin in boxes, Sheet Iron, Sheet & Bar Lead, Patent Shot, Gun Locks, Flints, Bear, Wolf & Fox Traps, Screw & Bales for raising Mill Stones, Mill Gudgeons & Inks, German Steel, Marbles, Novafesta Grindstones, Window Glass, with a great variety of other articles in the above line, too tedious to enumerate: of which a constant supply will be kept & sold on terms worthy the attention of those who wish to purchase. Also,—For sale, 50 kegs F. Gun-Powder, 15 barrels Liver Oil, Bolting Cloths, Glue, & a general assortment of Bruises. May 26. 4w.
A GOOD BARGAIN. FOR SALE, THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAILING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The value of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine Springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the premises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely shares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 28. 1st10m.
THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAILING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The value of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine Springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the premises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely shares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 28. 1st10m.
Sales at Auction. On MONDAY the 15th June next, will be sold, at AUCTION, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale, the  HOUSES AND LOT, ON Shockoe-Hill, now occupied by Mr. Benjamin Sheppard, which, for convenience and situation, are exceeded by few in that part of the town: Six, twelve and eighteen months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving a deed of trust to insure punctuality in the payments. The premises may be viewed at any time previous to the sale. ON THE SAME DAY, WILL BE SOLD, ON THE PREMISES,  A HALF ACRE LOT, ON Shockoe-Hill, containing an excellent two story Brick Dwelling House, with two rooms and a passage below, and three rooms above—good Cellars, and a Poach in front and back—a good Kitchen, Smoke-House, brick Stable and Carriage-House, and as well enclosed as any Lot in the City. Time of payment will be made to suit purchasers. Any person desirous of purchasing, may view the premises at any time previous to the sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. tf. May 30.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, At the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday the 20th day of June next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by John S. Moore, for the purpose of securing a debt therein specified, due to Walter Boyd Gilliam.  TRACT OF LAND, lying partly in Hanover, and partly in Goochland, adjoining the Lands of Eliza Leake, Samuel Mobly, William Woodson and others, and containing, by estimation, 560 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said debt, with the expenses attending the execution of the trust. By order of the Trustee. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. tf. May 29.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE. On WEDNESDAY the 10th of June next, will be sold, at Auction, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at Private Sale, that beautiful  SQUARE OF GROUND, BELONGING to Col. Quarrier, and now occupied by him. For the convenience of purchasers, it is divided into thirteen Lots, some of which are improved with dwelling houses, and every convenience for families, and all of them are well situated, either for business, (being near the Basin of the Canal and the Public Warehouse) or for the residence of families; having good prospects and a free circulation of air. A plan of the above property may be seen at the office of the subscriber to whom, or to Colonel Quarrier, all persons desirous of purchasing at private sale, will apply. Terms made known on day of sale. sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Aucrs. tf. May 12.
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FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
SIXTY-SEVENTH BULLETIN.
Oferode, March 25.
On the 14th inst. at three in the afternoon, the garrison of Strafsund, taking advantage of a fog, made a sortie with two thousand infantry, and six pieces of cannon, in order to carry a redoubt thrown up by General Dupas. The redoubt, which was open, without palisades and without cannon, was defended by a company of Voltigeurs, of the 4th of the line (light infantry), under captain Barral; they resisted all the attempts of the Swedish brigade. Fifteen Swedish soldiers reached the parapet, but there found their death. All the enemy's attempts were equally fruitless. Sixty-two dead bodies of the Swedes were buried at the foot of the redoubt. It is supposed that 120 were wounded, and 50 were made prisoners, though there were no more than 150 men in the redoubt. Several Swedish officers were found among the dead, distinguished by their military decorations. This instance of bravery has attracted the Emperor's attention. His Majesty has sent three orders of the Legion of Honour for the companies engaged. Capt. Driver, who commanded on this weak redoubt, highly distinguished himself. On the 20th Marshal Lefebvre ordered the brigade under Gen. Schraam to cross over from the island of Nogat, in the Frisch Haff, in order to cut off the communication between Dantzic and the sea. These orders were carried into execution at three in the morning. The Prussians were routed and 500 of them fell into our hands. At six in the evening the garrison of Dantzic sent out a detachment of 4000 men to retake the post; but they were pulsed with the loss of some hundreds of prisoners, and one piece of cannon. Gen. Schraam had under his command the 2d battalion of the 2d regiment of infantry, and several Saxon battalions, who distinguished themselves.—The Emperor has sent three Orders of the Legion of Honour to be distributed among the Saxon officers; and three more for the privates, subalterns, and the Major who commanded them. In Silesia the garrison of Nieska has made a sortie, but fell into an ambuscade. A regiment of Wirtemberg cavalry took those corps in flank, killed 50 and made 60 prisoners. The winter in Poland seems to have resembled the winter in Paris, that is to say, variable.—It freezes and snows in alternate succession. However, we have the good fortune not to have any lick in the army. On the contrary, all accounts agree that the Russians have a great number sick. The army remains tranquil in its cantonments.—The works which compose the lines du pont of Sierock, Modlin, Praga, Marienburg and Marienwerder, are every day becoming more formidable; and the magazines are organized, and are every where receiving provisions. Three hundred thousand bottles of Bordeaux wine were found at Elbing; and though each bottle cost 4 francs, the Emperor paid that price to the merchants, and ordered the wine to be distributed among the army. The emperor has sent the Prince Borghese upon a mission to Warsaw.
SIXTY-EIGHTH BULLETIN.
Oferode, March 29.
On the 17th of March, at three o'clock in the morning, the General of Brigade Lefebvre, Aid-de-Camp to Prince Jerome, passed near Glatz, in his way to Wunscheibourg, with
three squadrons of light horse, and the Taxis regiment of light infantry, when 1500 men, with 20 pieces of cannon, made a sortie from the place. Lieutenant Colonel Gerard immediately attacked and drove them back into Glatz, after having taken 100 soldiers, several officers, and the two pieces of artillery.
Marshal Massena is gone from Wilhelmsberg to Ortelsbourg, and forced an entrance there for the division of Becker's dragoons, which he has reinforced with a detachment of Polish horse.—There were some Cossacks at Ortelsbourg, and several attacks were made, in which the enemy lost 90 men.
Gen. Becker, as he was coming to resume his position at Wilhelmsberg, was attacked by 2000 Cossacks. An ambuscade of infantry was formed, into which they fell, and lost 200 men. On the 26th, at five o'clock in the morning, the garrison of Dantzic made a general sortie, which proved very fatal. It was repulsed on all sides. A colonel named Cracaw, who had a command, was taken with 400 men, and two pieces of cannon, in an attack made by the 19th regiment of chasseurs.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Of the operation of the Imperial Russian Army, from the 14th December, to the 18th March, 1807.
Baron De Benningen having, after the battle of Pultusk, effected his junction with the troops under the orders of Count Buxhowden, obtained a short time after the command in chief. The whole army then made a movement on the right; the object of which was to protect Royal Prussia, and to stop the corps of marshals Ney and Bernadotte, which threatened Konigsberg. Although this march lay through a country intersected with morasses and small rivers, the passage of which became more difficult on account of the cold, and of the thaw which often separated the different divisions of the army to a considerable distance from each other; nevertheless, the defeat which the French experienced at Pultusk, did not allow them to profit by those circumstances, and the army, after having concentrated itself, recommenced its operations.—In the mean time, the corps of lieutenant general Etien took a position, in the environs of Brank, from whence, according to circumstances, it could cover the left wing of the grand army, and the frontiers of the empire towards Grodno and the Bug, if the enemy attempted to approach them. The 7th of January (19th, N. S.) the head quarters of Baron De Benningen were at Rhein, and the next day he advanced to Heiligen Linden. A corps of 40,000 men, under the orders of marshal Ney, comprising the guards of Bonaparte, commanded by marshal Bessieres, posted behind the Alle, endeavoured to entrench themselves there, but were obliged to fall back. Another corps, under the command of Bernadotte, had penetrated as far as Preussisch-Holland to rejoin the former; but being pressed by the Russian van guard, this body fled with so much precipitation, that it was impossible to attack the two corps separately.
The 11th January, (23d, N. S.) the head quarters were at Bischoffstein. Ney and Bernadotte effected their junction, and continued their retreat in disorder, and our troops took many prisoners, who all agreed that our unexpected march to Prussia Royal, had spread the greatest alarm throughout the French army, to whom their officers had promised winter quarters, giving them to understand at the same time, that an armistice had been concluded with our generals.
The 14th of January, (26th) general Benningen was at Liebstadt. Very brisk actions took place in the neighborhood of Mohrungen. Our advanced guard under general Marcoff, attacked by the whole corps of marshal Bernadotte, at first fell back; but being reinforced by the division of lieutenant general Aurep, the enemy was repulsed with loss. He lost a great number killed and some hundreds taken prisoners. Nineteen officers, and a standard, fell into our power. Marshal Bernadotte lost all his carriages, plate, horses, &c. and only owed his safety to flight, by saving himself, in a peasant's little sledge. The inhabitants of Mohrungen cannot conceive how he escaped the Cossacks. The brave general Aurep was wounded on the head by a musket ball, as he was reconnoitering after the affair was over. Some sharpshooters concealed in the bushes, singled him out; and a few hours after, this distinguished officer died, to the great regret of the whole army.
The 15th of January (27th) the head-quarters were transferred to Mohrungen. Many skirmishes among the advanced posts were decided to our advantage, and gained us prisoners. The Prussian corps, under general L'Ecocq, also gained some advantages. It took prisoners, generals Poulitier and Laffur. Gen. Victor had been taken prisoner near Colberg. The garrison of Dantzic having made a sortie, routed the Polish insurgents, commanded by Dombrowsky, and took from them many pieces of cannon and a military chest.
Bonaparte, after receiving reinforcements from the Vistula, and assembled the different corps which were falling back upon his army, concentrated himself and marched against gen. Benningen. The latter not thinking his position sufficiently good to risk a battle, retreated in two columns upon Woldorff, where he arrived on the 23d (4th Feb.)
The two rear guards, commanded by generals Prince Bagration and Barkly de Tolly, covered the retreat, and repulsed the repeated attacks of the enemy. The next day they followed us close to Burgerwald. The rear guard had new attacks to support; but the next day, at the gates of the town of Linsberg, at one o'clock in the afternoon, a very brisk affair took place between the enemy and the corps of Barkly de Tolly, which lasted till six o'clock in the evening. The rear guard succeeded in repulsing the enemy, but not being content with that, it concealed it necessary to pursue them, which drew upon them three columns, and obliged the general in chief to send a reinforcement of three regiments, commanded by Prince Basil Doigorouky. The corps of 10,000 men fought for many hours against 40,000 Frenchmen, and maintained the field of battle.
Lieut. Gen. Etien, who, in consequence of the movements of general Benningen, had repaired to Wyszonic Macowick, had at first thought it sufficient to watch that corps of the enemy which was opposed to him. Although that corps was at least equal to his in number, and
occupied a very advantageous position, intersected by morasses and woods, he nevertheless frequently harassed it, by sending out large detachments to attack them, and who, in all the engagements obtained important advantages, and took many prisoners. When it was known that Bonaparte had quitted Warsaw, and that he was advancing with a superior force against the army of gen. Benningen, lt. gen. Etien, in order to make a diversion in favour of the Grand Army, attacked the enemy on the 23d of January, on the whole length of his line, overthrew him at all points and repulsed Generals Savary, Souhet, and Becker as far as the Narow. The battle, however, did not prevent Bonaparte from following Gen. Benningen, who having chosen behind Prussian Eylau a position which he judged proper to allow all his troops to act to advantage, and particularly his cavalry, had taken post there, in order to await the arrival of the French army, whose advanced guard attacked incessantly and impetuously the corps of Major Gen. Barclay de Tolly. The ever memorable day of the 26th (7th February) put an end to the enemies progress. At three in the afternoon, the battle began through the whole line of the main army. It was bloody, and the night came on without the enemy being able to gain any ground. Early on the morning of the 27th the attack was renewed by the French. Both sides fought with fury—but in the evening the enemy were repulsed on all sides, and the Russian army remained in possession of the field of battle. Bonaparte commanded in person, and under him Marshals Augereau, D'Aoust, Soult, Ney, and Bessieres at the head of the guards, who particularly suffered. We took on this day 1500 prisoners, among whom are 30 officers, besides twelve standards, and twenty pieces of cannon. The French Generals Corbineau, Desjardins, D'Abmele, and Gudin, were killed; Augereau mortally wounded; Viel lost an arm; Souhet had his thigh broken; and Generals Hautpoul, Piccard, Friand, St. Sulpice, D'Espagne, Second, and Maurin, were wounded.
As the occupation of the town of Preussisch Eylau, in front of the field of battle, formed no part of General Benningen's plan, and as the army, after so much fatigue, had need of rest, and was also in want of warlike stores, the commander in chief entrenched himself in the environs of Mulhausen, established his head-quarters at Konigsberg, and left Lt. Gen. Platow, who arrived two days after the battle with 15,000 Cossacks, to harry the French in their retreat.—The enemy on quitting the positions which he occupied, abandoned his sick and wounded.
On the 9th (21st) of February, the Cossacks advanced towards the environs of Leibstadt, took several hundred prisoners, four officers, and a number of baggage waggons, and even forage and provisions.—A detachment of nearly two thousand Russian and Prussian prisoners, who were on their route to Warsaw, were delivered; and some hundreds of horse chasseurs, who escorted them, were either killed or taken.
On the 15th (27th) of February, the Russian head-quarters were at Landberg. In various petty encounters, the Cossacks took some hundreds of prisoners. The garrison of Dantzic defeated the insurgents under Dombrowsky. General Platow, who was constantly in pursuit of the enemy, took from him a piece of cannon, some waggons, and a good deal of baggage. On this day, the number of prisoners taken from the French army, after the battle, and during its retreat from Preussisch Eylau, amounted to two thousand soldiers, and 48 officers.
The head quarters remained at Landberg on the 16th (28th) of February. Gen. L'Ecocq's corps of Prussians found itself opposed to that of Bernadotte, between Mehlsack and Holligenbeil. The enemy retired behind the Passarge. They must have evacuated Guttstadt. The Cossacks drove them to the environs of Allenstein; and the engagements on this occasion cost them 400 men, who remained on the field, and 55 prisoners.—One hundred Russian prisoners were also recovered.
On the 17th of February (1st March) major general Knorring attacked the enemy at Allenstein, beat them, killed a great number, took 50, and delivered 200 Russians.
The army remained in the same position on the two following days. Count Tolstoy's corps formed the left flank at Bischoffstein.
On the 20th February (4th March) there were some affairs of out-posts. Two officers, a secretary and 74 soldiers were taken. The army kept the same position till the 26th February (10th March) during which time there were only affairs of out-posts.
On the 24th February (8th March) the demonstrations of the French army obliged the commander in chief to concentrate all his forces before Heiligen. There was an affair between the advanced posts, at the close of which the enemy were repulsed, and pursued by the Cossacks. The head quarters were removed to Barterstein.—Bonaparte still at Osterode.
On the 1st (15th) of March, General De Wittgenstein, having advanced with a detachment to the environs of Neidenbourg and Ortelsbourg, carried off from thence the enemy's patrols, and took prisoners Lieut. Colonel Le Grange, aid-de-camp to General Ney, and a Major, commander of a regiment of chasseurs. These advantages having attracted the attention of the French they advanced in force to these points; and General Platow was detached, with eight regiments of Cossacks, to support gen. Wittgenstein, which induced the enemy to retreat.
The army remained in the same position on the 4th (16th) of March. Murat advanced, with 12 regiments of infantry and cavalry, to Bischoffstein, whence he dislodged a detachment of one hundred Cossacks, who, nevertheless, in their retreat made 50 prisoners. In consequence gen. Platow received orders to repair to the spot with 5000 Cossacks, but the French did not wait his arrival.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 28. On the 22d February at eleven o'clock at night M. de Novosiltzoff set out for the army. The mission is said to be of a pacific nature. Lieutenant general Prince Bagration arrived here on the 23d from the army, and left town on his return thither on the 25th.
LONDON, April 17. On the 9th inst. the Prince Arch-Chancellor repaired to the Senate, and after the Orators of the Council of State were introduced, the above-mentioned ordered their Report to be made as follows, by the Senator M. Lacepede:
"Gentlemen Senators,—You have put his Majesty's Message into the hands of your special committee, dated October, March 24. You have likewise laid before your committee the project of the Senators Consultum, added to his Majesty's message, together with the documents thereunto belonging."
"The motives of his majesty's message are explained in the address of his excellency the arch-chancellor; in the report of the minister of war, and in the address of the counsellors of state, the orators of the government. Those documents have been investigated and discussed in various sittings, with all the attention due to the importance of your determination."
"That nothing should be left to chance when the greatest interests of the country are concerned, the period which will necessarily call the conscript, of 1808 to join their standards, will scarcely run to six months. However, these young soldiers are not to pass beyond the limits of the empire; but they are to be gradually introduced into their new appointments, and to be made acquainted with the military science in the safest and most agreeable manner. They are to be confined to the instruction of the most celebrated warriors, chosen, by the senate out of its own body. Thus they will maintain the tranquillity of the French provinces, and defend its coasts and frontiers against all attacks of the enemy. They will cover France with formidable camps, and lessen the call for fathers of families, whose generous dispositions may have led them to range themselves under the banners of the national guard. They will replace a number of old soldiers in the different departments, who may again long to replace themselves under the command of their emperor's command. They will contribute to the formation of a military force, which, at present, extending over almost the whole surface of Europe, promises the most decisive advantages. And lastly, by connecting the best military means, they will conquer that peace, which is still offered to our enemies; which is even this moment offered by a conqueror, whose astonishing victories have not in the least diminished his moderation. This is his object, and such will be the effects of the Senators Consultum submitted to your deliberations. Your committee having observed with pleasure, from the papers laid before them, that the levy of 80,000 new conscripts will not require any fresh sacrifices their decision was unanimous. Senators, they have charged me to transmit to you their acceptance of the Senators Consultum, which had been previously submitted to your consideration."
"They have also to lay before you a sketch of an address to his majesty the emperor and king, together with a decree for raising the conscripts, in answer to his majesty's message of the 24th of March, 1807, as a fresh proof of the brave fidelity, and the devotion of all the French to his majesty's person."
In consequence of this report, the senate in the sitting, adopted the project of the Senators Consultum, together with the address presented by the committee.
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BOSTON, May 29. Yesterday the committee appointed to examine the votes for governor and lieutenant-governor reported, that they found for governor, The whole No. 81503 Necessary to a choice 40752 Hon. James Sullivan had 41954 and is chosen. There were 325 scattered votes.
For lieutenant governor. Whole No. 79426 Necessary to a choice 39719 Hon. Levi Lincoln had 41645 and is chosen. This report was accepted in the two branches.
A joint committee was appointed to wait on the hon. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Lincoln, to inform them of their election, and to enquire when it would be convenient for them to attend to be qualified. [We understand the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor elect, have replied, that they will meet the Legislature this day at 12 o'clock.]
The Rev. Mr. Baldwin is chosen chaplain of the House.
A bill for the establishment of a state bank, was reported, read a first time, a time assigned for its second reading, and ordered to be printed. This bill directs the Province House to be sold to the bank if established, and provides for the establishment of branches, and the admission of existing banks.
NORFOLK, June 6. The U. S. frigate Cheapeake , Capt. JAMES BARRON, anchored in Hampton Roads on Thursday evening, bound to the Mediterranean.
Mr. PURVIS, Secretary of Legation at London, has arrived from Washington with dispatches of the government for our Ministers and Commissioners Extraordinary at the Court of St. James's, with which he will proceed immediately on board the Wasp sloop of war, capt. Smith.
The CHESAPEAKE frigate arrived in Hampton Roads last evening.
The CRELLER , French frigate, came up from Hampton Roads, into the bite of Cray Island, on Wednesday evening.
CHARLESTON, May 20. The Fishing-smack Deffiance , captain Coming, from St. Augustine, having on board property belonging to some merchants here, has been taken by the Driver sloop of war, and sent to New Providence. When capt. Love was requested by the passengers to state his reasons for capturing her, he returned for answer that as she was bound for Charleston, where he had suffered a gross insult, he chose to take satisfaction in his own way.
BRITISH INSOLENCE.
Love, who commanded the Driver sloop of war, not long since in the harbour of Charleston, has, it seems, captured a little fishing smack , in order (as he says) to obtain satisfaction in his own way, for the enmity shown towards him by the people of Charleston, whilst he lay in
Reaction Roads. —Thus it is we are served by the myrmidons of George the 3rd. From the commander of a 74, down to the puppy who guides the rudder of a cock-boat, we are kicked, insulted, and despised. In the East-Indies, an American seaman is murdered by a British captain; a mock trial is afterwards exhibited, the naval hero sentenced to seco manibus confinement , and on his release, promoted to the command of an 80 gun-ship! Nay, even in our own waters, in the jurisdictional limits of the "good old United States," the same tragico-medy has been acted—a cannon ball (fired no doubt to amuse the British tars) has taken the life of an American citizen, while in the prosecution of his lawful vocations, and the murderer has undergone the solemnity of a trial in his own country !—the result is known, and was long since anticipated— promotion too, no doubt awaits him. But the affair will not end here—Whitby was arrested by desire of the American government, and like his brother chip , he must obtain satisfaction in his own way , for their presumption in causing him the trouble of an examination before a British Court Martial !—Let us prattle no more about our liberty and independence, when the one is daily wrested from us by every petty slave of European despotism, and the other almost at the merciless and wooden walls of Old England." Pet. Int.
The rifle company under command of capt. Wm. M. Scott of the Legionary corps of the Michigan territory, have unanimously volunteered their services to the government of the U. States, agreeably to an act passed at the last session of congress.
JONATHAN DAYTON.
"In compliance with my promise I now relate to you the circumstances which induced me to state that general Wilkinson had publicly mentioned the receipt of a letter from general Dayton on the subject of Burr's conspiracy."
"At the time gov. Claiborne communicated to me all that he had learnt from gen. Wilkinson, he mentioned among other things that gen. Wilkinson had received a letter from gen. Dayton, in which were these remarkable words—" Louisiana and Mexico—Burr and Wilkinson. " When a public disclosure of this plot was afterwards made, this letter of gen. Dayton's was every where spoken of, and seemed to form a part of it. Several of my friends, persons of the highest respectability, informed me that they had heard of the same letter, and repeated to me such parts of its contents as to convince me it was the same letter the governor had mentioned to me. I was not present at the assembly of the merchants; but I had understood that this letter was read there as well as before the superior court. In short, gen. Dayton's letter had in my mind become so identified with Burr's, that they always presented themselves together."
"In the house of representatives, gen. Wilkinson read this same letter, and it was translated into French by the clerk. This letter was partly in cypher, and partly in common characters. It began by predicting to the gen. the loss of the government of Louisiana, and hinted in very strong terms, that he was sinking in the confidence of his country—that Mr. Jefferson might affect to serve him, but that he would finally yield to public opinion, and after talking about troops, concluded with—" Louisiana and Mexico—Burr and Wilkinson. " I will not pretend to say that gen. Dayton is the author of this letter; but I positively affirm that such a letter existed; and pledge myself to prove whenever it may be necessary, that Wilkinson gave Dayton as the author , if not publicly, at least in private conversations."
"I am, very respectfully, &c. &c. "JOHN WATKINS."
Comments from the Aurora.
The above letter was addressed, by the writer, (a member of the legislature of Orleans and opposed to general Wilkinson) to the editor of the Orleans Gazette.
What are we to think of it? It is in the remembrance of most of our readers, that when the designs of Burr were detected, and measures taken to frustrate them, this Mr. Dayton was suspected by many to be in the confidence of Burr.
When the suspicions had gained currency, particularly in public prints, a positive and explicit denial was published by Mr. Dayton—in which he said he knew nothing, directly or indirectly, of Burr's plans, or object; and that the first intimation he had received of the affair, was through the medium of the public prints.
We will not say that this letter was not written in the full spirit of truth—we were disposed to credit it, notwithstanding a remarkable coincidence of circumstances calculated to create strong doubts, but certainly the above letter does revive former impressions, and will create at least doubt in the public mind.
Mr. Watkins is a respectable man—so say the federalists; of course what he has said must be believed, especially as gen. Wilkinson has not contradicted him.
The question then rests upon the authority of gen. Wilkinson, upon whose veracity we rely quite as much as we do upon that of general Dayton.
For the welfare of the country, we hope there will yet be a complete development of this business.
From the Virginia Gazette.
Mr. Davis. In the Virginia Gazette of the 3d inst. I notice this paragraph: "A paragraph: "A suit was instituted in Caroline court some time ago, by a man of the name of Eaton, against a certain Dr. Turner. On the trial a receipt in full for all demands was made subsequent to the date of the account, and the plaintiff was accordingly cast."
Take the following explanation.
In the autumn of 1801, Doctor William Turner of the Navy, arrived in the Bay of Tunis, on board the U. S. frigate Philadelphia , dangerously sick, and obtained leave of his Captain to go on shore for the benefit of medical and other assistance. Duty and inclination induced me to receive him into the American Consular house.—During his sickness and state of convalescence, he remained with me six months, until his health was perfectly re-established. For the provisions and hospitalities of my house, no recompense was ever asked nor received. But for certain advances of cash, I took his receipts in the form of drafts on account of his pay to the amount of 300 dollars 50 cents. From Dec. 12th of the same year, I was absent ninety days—Doctor Turner received for the expenditures of my house in the mean time, seven hundred and thirty eight dollars and 32 cents, and gave his receipt. On my return and his producing proper vouchers for the application of this sum, a settlement was had without any reference to his drafts, and very probably a receipt passed.—On his departure from the U. S. he received of me property, which he rather fancied than needed, to the amount of 60 dollars, for which I took no voucher, having full confidence in his integrity, and for which he was to return me an equivalent in groceries from America, which could not be
obtained at Tunis.—Soon after his departure, I paid for his honor, to his principal physician, on the fullest conviction of its justice, 35 dollars. Doctor Turner, on his arrival at the seat of Government, was ordered back into the Mediterranean; and with a view undoubtedly of redeeming his paper and credit with me, received the whole arrearage of his pay and three months' advance at the accountant's office of the navy department. He died on his passage within a few days after leaving the Capes of Virginia, and his effects went into the hands of his father, Daniel Turner. On my return to the U. S. and presenting his drafts at the proper office, a balance was found against him; and the bills, of course, rejected. I stated my claims to his father; from whom I received assurances through the favor of Col. New, that they should be satisfied when authenticated. Not having realized these assurances, on my departure again for the Coast of Barbary in 1804: I ordered a suit to be instituted against Daniel Turner, the father of the deceased, in which suit, during my absence, I was cast—and very probably on the receipt passed on settlement. But for cash advanced on account of his pay, bills for which were protested or rejected at the accountant's office—and for the items passed to his debit at the time and after his departure, as above stated, his estate is now indebted to me.—Lieutenant Smith, late of Marines, now of Baltimore, heard Doctor Turner acknowledge himself indebted to me at the commencement of the passage on which he died—My claim is in Chancery.
The shade of the generous and manly young Turner, will blush at the ingratitude of his representatives—and not less so at the dishonourous distortion from transactions not only disinterested, but benevolent and humane.
WILLIAM EATON. Richmond, 8th June, 1807.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 10th June.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR.
Circuit Court of the U. States for the fifth circuit and District of Virginia. Present JOHN MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the U. States. And CYRUS GRIFFIN, Judge of the District of Virginia.
WEDNESDAY, May 27.
Debate on the order and species of evidence to be introduced, on the motion to commit Aaron Burr for High Treason against the U. S. (CONCLUDED.)
Mr. Wickham regretted that so much time had been consumed; but hoped that the court would acquit them of any intention to waive it; when any illegal motion was introduced by the opposite counsel, he felt it as a serious duty due to his client to resist it with firmness: that for his own part he should not forget that he was before the Circuit Court of the U. States, nor should he so far lose his respect for their discernment as to bring forward motions which he believed to be illegal only to waste the time of the court; that he hoped none but legal evidence would be suffered to be introduced; none but competent witnesses to be heard; and that if this rule was not vigourly adhered to, what was to prevent the counsel on the other side from producing any and every kind of evidence that they pleased?
It cannot be supposed said Mr. W. that we are afraid of this affidavit; what is in it, which has not been already known and scattered in every loose sheet of a newspaper throughout the U. States? It is not that we resist it in point of fact; but on the ground of principle. We with two points to be settled; Are affidavits to be read at all on such a motion? And if such a crisis of the prosecution as this? And if so, ought they to be read if the witnesses themselves were present? Would it be right, if they were in the next street or the next county? Would it in fact be right if there was time enough to produce the vive voce testimony itself? Mr. Burr had a right to be confronted with Gen. Wilkinson. He had a right to cross-question and examine him on all the statements which he has made. The government had power to bring him here. Why is he not here? Ought not some satisfactory excuse to be made for him? He is an officer of this government; and the government might have procured his attendance as well by a special order as by a civil process. Has any subpoena been taken out, enquired Mr. W. addressing himself to the Clerk?
The Clerk replied, that no subpoena filled up with Gen. W's name had issued from his office; but that blank subpoenas had been taken out.
Mr. Wickham:—No one knows, sir. There was time enough to have him here. The mail travels from Washington to New-Orleans in 17 days. He might have come; but if he has not, why is not some satisfactory excuse brought forward? We want, sir, to see this gentleman cross-examined. We want to see him confronted with other witnesses. This is one ground, on which we object to the production of this affidavit.
Another ground is, that according to the decision of the Supreme Court of the U. S. this affidavit does not bear upon the present motion. Mr. Swartwout, who was said to be connected with Col. Burr, was discharged by them because this affidavit did not apply to the charge of treason. Are counsel then to be suffered to produce testimony on any subject that they please?—A third objection is, that gen. Wilkinson does not relate a single act, committed in the district of Virginia;—in Virginia? no; nor anywhere else. The Attorney for the U. S. says, that he will prove the Overt Act hereafter. But, Sir, I repeat it, that the rules of evidence apply not only to the admissibility of evidence but to the order in which it is to be produced. Let them first prove an Overt Act, if they can; and then they are at full liberty to prove the colour of it.
Again, sir, this deposition is not the best evidence which could be produced, and which the laws require. Gen. Wilkinson speaks of a cyphered letter, and of its contents, as well as he can make them out. Now, Sir, where is this Letter; and where is the key to it? Why are they not here? why are they not produced before you? For these reasons, Mr. Wickham hoped that the court would not suffer the affidavit to be read in evidence.
Mr. Hay. We shall not, fir, be carried from our course by speeches, however long or animated they may be.—But, fir, permit me to give those gentlemen a little information. Why talk of the affidavit before you? Do these gentlemen know, that we can positively prove the astonishment, the regret, and the denunciation which escaped from Mr. Burr, when he first heard of the publication of his cyphered letter?—Let them first know what we can prove, before they abandon themselves to their triumph. Gen. Wilkinson's affidavit is the first in the series of our proofs, and it is for this reason that we wish to commence with it.
Mr. B. Randolph. Sir, we do not know what those gentlemen expect to prove. But we do object to the production of Gen. Wilkinson's affidavit from what is already known; we know it to be perfectly inapplicable to the present question. Sir, this species of evidence is directly in the face of our bill of rights and of the constitution of the U. States. In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law; and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him, &c." Col. Burr then, fir, has a general constitutional right to be confronted with the witnesses against him. Let gentlemen show any exceptions to it, if they can. And what have they done? Why; they have shown here an obsolete, an evaporated affidavit, for which there is no necessity and no law. The law positively declares, that the best evidence is always to be had; that when a witness is attainable, his affidavit is not to be admitted as testimony.—We find, therefore, fir, upon the bill of rights. Gentlemen may, indeed, attempt to evade its provisions, by saying that they can hereafter prove the material act; but I hope that this court will never countenance such illegal proceedings.
The Chief Justice stated, that the Supreme Court of the U. States had already decided, that an affidavit might be admitted under certain circumstances; but they had also determined, that gen. Wilkinson's affidavit did not contain any proof of an overt act; that he was certainly extremely willing to permit the attorney for the U. S. to pursue his own course in the order of drawing out his evidence, under a full confidence that he would not waste the time of the court by producing any extraneous matter; but where was the necessity of producing gen. W's affidavit first? If there was no other evidence to prove the overt act; Wilkinson's affidavit goes for nothing; for so the supreme court of the U. S. have already decided; and by that decision he should have concurred himself bound, even if he had dissent-
Mr. Hay observed, that there was a great difference between the course prescribed by the court and the one which he would have himself pursued; and that he seriously believed, if he had been left to himself, he would at least have satisfied the court itself that his own course was the best; that as to General Wilkinson's affidavit, it might even now be confronted with witnesses; as Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout were present, and would say whether such and such conversations were ever held, as are detailed in this affidavit: that he was now before an examining court, and not before the Petit Jury: Why then the same strictness of evidence now as would be required on the trial in chief? That he really believed it was the intention of the opposite counsel, by dint of long speeches to attempt to drive him into their course: but that they ought to know he never consulted the counsel opposed to him; and that they would be the last persons in the world, whose opinions he would consult on the present occasion:—that he seriously believed, that the evidence which he possessed, would, beyond the possibility of a doubt, convince the mind of the court, not only of the existence of a treasonable design, but of an overt act: and that all that he asked was the liberty of producing this evidence in the order, which he thought best.—Is no part of this deposition, then, admissible? not a word?
The Chief Justice observed, he thought no part of it admissible at this time; that gen. Wilkinson's affidavit either contained proof of the treasonable design, which was no proof of the overt act; or it related to conversations, which however strongly they might bear upon those who held them, did not bear upon Col. Burr.
Mr. Hay asked how the court was to be satisfied of the contents of any paper, before it was read to them. An affidavit might contain both the proof of the overt act, and of a treasonable design. Was such a paper as this to be read under the decision of the court? Or how was the court to know, whether a paper might not contain some proof of the overt act satisfactory to them, unless they had an opportunity of inspecting that paper?
Mr. Wickham. These gentlemen talk of delay; and yet they would produce to this court whole masses of evidence that are perfectly irrelevant to the present question. They declare that they will not pursue our advice; and that we were the last persons whom they would take for counsellors. Sir, we do not ask them. All that we want is, that they would pursue the strict principles of law and evidence. One of the best rules of evidence is the order of evidence. If a man is charged with a crime, must not the deed itself exist, before any testimony is produced as to the intention, with which it is done? I hope that no testimony will be suffered to be introduced, before the overt act itself shall be produced; or I call upon this court to enforce the strict order of evidence.
Mr. Burr observed, that in point of fact it was very immaterial to him whether this affidavit was read or not; that what he particularly wanted, was, that the great principles of evidence should be laid down, which would be equally applicable to this and to all other affidavits. He confessed that the court might have this deposition read, if they thought proper.
Mr. Hay. This deposition will prove that it was one of A. Burr's objects to seize upon Mexico: Then if we can prove by some other evidence that this object was connected with an attack upon the U. States; is not this deposition of material importance in that point of view? If both must be proved, does it make any difference which we begin with? If a conspiracy has been planned, of a mischievous and of a treasonable design, and the accomplishment of the one facilitates the accomplishment of the other, is it not of material consequence to prove the mischievous one? I have not myself seen Mr. Taylor or Mr. Allbright, but I am credibly informed that they will prove an armed assemblage of men on Blennerhassett's island.
The Chief Justice observed, that if there was no fact, or no overt act of Treason, before the court, the court could have nothing to lay to the present motion: that if therefore no fact was proved, the court could not hear the production: that he should be extremely sorry to waste the time of the court, and to launch into a variety of irrelevant subject, when there was actually no testimony to prove the overt act itself, and thus to give the court a competent jurisdiction over the case.
Mr. Hay. I am bound, fir, to obey the decision of the court, however much I may lament.
* The C. J. observed in a subsequent stage of this business, that an idea had since struck him, which he thought it material to state; that he had not recollected that these conversations were laid to be held by persons who were said to be authorised by Col. B. and of course that their conversations would bear upon him.
ment that decision: I shall certainly acquiesce in their order. If I understood the court—
The Chief Justice laid, that he was of opinion, that unless there be a fact to be proved, no testimony ought to be produced. The question before the court was not, whether there had been a treasonable intent, but an overt act. That fact itself must be proved, before there can be any treason or any commitment for treason. Gen. Wilkinson's affidavit was accordingly put aside.
** Here follow the other proceedings which we have already journalized: the production of Taylor and Allbright's testimony; and of Du-bas' deposition, which last was finally rejected by the court.
Last proceedings.
TUESDAY, June 9th. The same Judges were present, as yesterday. The Grand Jury had been adjourned till 3 o'clock. About 3, they all appeared, and their names being called over.
Mr. Hay observed, it might be proper to inform the court, that he had received no further intelligence of gen. Wilkinson, except what was contained in the little scrap of paper in his hand. It was an extract from a N. Norfolk paper, and he believed the latest which had been published, the gentlemen from that part of the country could say, whether it was or not: (Mr. Hay here read the following extract from the "Public Ledger" of the 5th inst.)
This extract only proves, continued Mr. Hay that gen. W. had not left N. Orleans in the early part of May. My information therefore was not altogether correct: The express whom Mr. Millikin met, had not travelled with the same expedition, nor arrived at N. Orleans as early as I had expected. Perhaps he did not reach that city before the 9th or 10th of May. We have evidence however to prove that a summons had been sent to him. This fact completely shows that he was at N. Orleans. My hopes are therefore stronger, that he has actually received the summons and I have not the smallest doubt that he will soon arrive here.—The court will well recollect, that from the calculation which I had submitted to them, I concluded that he could not be here before the 14th or 15th.—It is my most anxious wish, for the sake of economy, of expedition, and justice due to the country and the accused, that this trial should be completed during the present term. Almost all the witnesses are here. I am sorry to be forced to make so many apologies to the Grand Jury, who have already manifested so much patience; but I beg them to recollect, the extreme importance of the present trial and that it will perhaps be the last time, that they are placed in this situation.
The Chief Justice presumed that the mail from Norfolk would not arrive here, until the day after to-morrow.
Mr. Hay said that it had arrived the day before.
Mr. Martin. I have an extract from another Norfolk paper one day later, than the one quoted by the attorney: (Mr. M. here read the following from the "Norfolk Herald" of the 6th inst.)
The ship-news in the same paper states, that the Hannah had left New-Orleans 27 days before.
Mr. Hay. If these are different vessels—
Mr. Martin. The same vessel, fir.
Mr. Hay. These vessels may convey some intelligence to Washington respecting general Wilkinson, which may consequently reach ourselves.
Mr. Burr. I hope, fir, it will not be understood, from the observations of my friend (Mr. M.) that I mean to take any part in this business. I shall certainly not interfere with the Grand Jury in this stage of the affair. The proposition of the gentleman has my cordial concurrence.
The Chief Justice observed, that if the jury were adjourned till Thursday, some passenger might, perhaps, arrive in the next Norfolk mail, with some intelligence about Gen. W.
Mr. Hay presumed, that the Jury would not probably be wanting before Saturday.
Mr. Burr hoped that the Jury would be adjourned for as short a time as possible: at all events not longer than Thursday.
Chief Justice. This is Tuesday. The attorney for the U. States cannot probably expect gen. W. before Thursday, if he comes by water.
Mr. Hay knew not how he was to come. If by water he certainly could not be expected before that time: and if by land he would certainly require one day to recover from the fatigue of travelling.
The Chief Justice then observed to the Grand Jury that they were adjourned till Thursday 10 o'clock.
Mr. Burr then addressed the court. There was a proposition which he wished to submit to them. In the President's communication to Congress, he speaks of a letter and other papers which he had received from Mr. Wilkinson, under date of 21st October. Circumstances had now rendered it material that the whole of this letter should be produced in court.
And further. It has already appeared to the court in the course of different examinations, certain intentions on my part from certain transactions. It becomes necessary, therefore, that these transactions should be accurately stated. It was, therefore, material to show in what circumstances I was placed in the Mississippi Territory; and of course to obtain certain orders of the army and the navy which were issued respecting me. I have seen the order of the navy in print; and one of the officers of the navy had assured me that this transcript was correct. The instructions in this order were, to destroy my person and my property, in defending the Mississippi. Now I wish, if possible to authenticate this statement; and it was for this purpose, when I passed through Washington lately, that I addressed myself to Mr. Robert Smith. That gentleman seemed to admit the propriety of my application, but objected to my course. He informed me that if I would apply to him through one of my counsel, there could be no difficulty in granting the object of my application. I have since applied in this manner to Mr. S. but without success. Hence I feel it necessary to resort to the authority of this court; to call upon them to issue a Subpoena to the President of the U. S. with a clause requiring him to produce certain papers: or in other words, to issue the Subpoena duces tecum.—The attorney for the U. S. will however save the time of this court if he will consent to produce the letter of the 21st Oct. with the accompanying papers, and also authentic orders of the navy and war departments.
Mr. Randolph observed, that he knew not, whether it was necessary for him to support Col. B's motion: that he had been informed by him of his application through a friend to Mr. Smith; and of Mr. S's refusing to grant the application, unless it were made through one of his counsel: that he had himself, therefore, addressed a letter to Mr. S. informing him of Col. B's statement. To this he had received a letter, which seemed like a personal
See Norfolk head.

communication to himself, but as he had not requested him to withhold it from Col. Burr, and as it contained information material to him, he had shown it to Col. B. Mr. R. regretted that he had not the letter then about him; but the substance of it was, that the order which had been alluded to was only for the officer to whom it had been addressed, and was to be seen only by him. He added, that he had written in reply to Mr. S. that he never would have applied to him for it, but for the two reasons, that it had already appeared in a Natchez Gazette, and that Mr. Van Ness (the friend of Col. B.) had informed him of Mr. S.'s unconditional promise to furnish the order if he was properly applied to for it.
Mr. Burr observed, that to avoid all possible misconception, he thought it proper to state, that Mr. Van Ness had assured him of Mr. Smith's positive and unqualified promise to furnish the answer, if applied for through counsel.
Mr. Hay declared he knew not for what this information could be wanted; to what purpose such evidence could relate, and whether it was to be used on a motion for commitment or on the trial in chief.
Mr. Burr, Mr. Wickham, and Mr. Martin observed that perhaps on both; according as circumstances might require.
Mr. Hay. I suppose this court will not proceed but upon facts. Now a letter of the 21st of October is spoken of; but has this letter been yet identified? He hoped that the court would not issue the subpoena duces tecum, until they were satisfied that they had the authority to issue it, and that the information required, was material in the present case.
Mr. Wickham observed, that the present was simply intended as a notice of a motion to be brought before the court; which motion might be discussed either to-day or to-morrow.
Mr. Hay declared that all delay was unnecessary; but he pledged himself, if possible, to obtain the papers which were wanted, and not only those, but every paper, which might be necessary to the elucidation of the case.
Chief Justice observed that all delay was obviously improper, if the papers were wanted, they ought to be obtained as soon as possible; and not perhaps delay the ulterior stages of the prosecution. Mr. Hay stated, that he had already received a communication from Mr. Wickham on this subject; and intended to have informed him, that he would write for all the papers which were wanted, (and he had no doubt he should obtain them) if the court judged them material. The fact was, that he had already in his possession Mr. Randolph's correspondence with Mr. Smith, and the order from the navy department; but in his own opinion, they no more related to the present prosecution, than the first paragraph of the first page of the acts of Congress.
Chief Justice enquired whether the Natchez Gazette was in court.
Mr. Burr. No, Sir; but I have already seen the same order in other papers; and have no doubt that almost every person has. At Natchez it was a subject of surprise that such an order had ever found its way into a public print.
Mr. Hay repeated, that if the gentlemen would furnish him with a list of such papers as they wanted, he would attempt to obtain them, if the court thought them material. Of what use were they? Were they too to be laid before the Grand Jury, to distract their attention; and to prevent under another point of view another subject for their consideration? He had supposed that the mass of matter to be laid before them was large enough already.
Chief Justice observed, that it was impossible to determine their use, without hearing them. He would much rather that the opposite counsel should make an arrangement with each other suitable to them both; and that the court itself was not now disposed to make any arrangement. But if the parties could not come to any agreement, he should then wish to hear some argument on the subject to satisfy him, whether the court had the right to issue a subpoena duces tecum.
Mr. Burr observed, that he had been told it was the constant practice in this state to issue such Subpoenas upon the application of a party.
Chief Justice had no doubt it was the custom to do it, where there was no great inconvenience to the party summoned; that it seldom occurred; but that he was inclined to think, where great inconvenience would result to the party summoned, that the materiality of his testimony should be fully shown should be fully shown. If papers are to be obtained from a Clerk's office, such a Subpoena may be issued, and, though not upon affidavit, yet where there has been good cause shown.
Mr. Martin said, that there would be no inconvenience; as the President might just transmit the papers wanted by the mail.
Mr. Hay observed, that Mr. Martin's remark superseded any further proceeding; why apply to the court to issue a Subpoena to the President, unless perhaps it was the necessary form for obtaining the papers?
Chief Justice. The reason is that in case of a refusal to show the papers, the officer himself may be present to show cause. This Subpoena is issued only where there is no great inconvenience.
Mr. Hay said, that no application had yet been made to the Secretary of State for Gen. Wilkinson's letter; nor to the department of war for its order.
Mr. Martin. If one department refuses, we may presume that the others will.
Mr. Burr. If the gentleman grants our demand, he may propose any alteration in its form that he pleases.
Mr. Randolph. If any arrangement can be made to obtain these papers, we would rather that it should be a voluntary act on the part of the government.
Mr. Hay. I will attempt to obtain these papers; any in fact that gentlemen may want, if the court will but say, they are material.
Mr. Wickham. Col. B.'s counsel knows little of the importance of these papers but from himself; and from that they are fully persuaded of their great importance. The attorney for the U. S. says, that so far as his personal exertions will go, he will attempt to obtain them as a friendly believes that his application will be successful. But, Sir, at Washington they may entertain very different views from himself; under such circumstances, it is better to encounter the delay of three or four days to obtain the authority of this court, than trust to an expedient which may be unavailing. But I see no necessity for any such delay; as the order may at once issue by consent of parties. As to the order from the Navy Department, a copy may be sufficient; the original is already gone out. As to Wilkinson's letter, we wish to see it first here; and surely it may be trusted in the hands of the Attorney for the U. S.
Mr. Hay. It seems then that copies of papers from the government of the United States will not be received. They are not to be trusted. After such an observation, Sir, I retract every thing that I have promised. Let gentlemen, Sir, take their own course. Here some warm, deftly conversation took place at the bar, when Mr. Wickham observed, that as the unfortunate expression fell from him; he thought it proper to explain. He had intended no insinuation against the fairness of the government; that the distinction he had drawn between an original and a copy simply resulted from his anxiety to obtain the highest possible degree of evidence; hence he preferred the original to the copy; that if Wilkinson was here it would be necessary to meet him with his own letter; perhaps in no other way.
Mr. Hay. That explanation removes the difficulty.
Mr. Wickham. We wish to confront him with his own letter. Mr. Hay. Perhaps they may not be able to remove the original, as it is
already filed in the department of state. Mr. Martin. We are ready to go on with the discussion. Mr. Wickham. The President's message mentioned, that this was a letter to himself. Mr. Hay. I hope the court will remember that remark. The letter these gentlemen then want is addressed to Thomas Jefferson. Have they a right to demand any but public letters? Mr. Martin. The President's message said, it was addressed to him as President of the U. S. states. Mr. Hay. It is a public letter, if it is of course deposited in the department of state. I have no objection, since this information has been removed, to repeat my promise to apply for these papers, if the court thinks them material; and when the business arrives at the proper stage, they may then be produced. I hope that no more time will be wasted in these preliminary stages; and that such arrangements may be adopted as will prevent this useless consumption of time and bread.
Mr. Randolph had no reason to believe, that there had been more delay on his side, than on the other; that if time was to be consumed at all, more would be employed in removing greater difficulties than had already been done; that he however only hinted at this now. He declared with Mr. Wickham his perfect concurrence in this measure.
Mr. Botts. Unanimously so, I am sure. Sir, I cannot sit down, and hear complaints so unnecessarily repeated about the waste of time. 'Tis time, Sir, to be done with them; 'tis time that we should enjoy something like the liberty of speech. Mr. Hay makes, I think, about a dozen times as many speeches as any other gentleman; and each speech longer than those of other persons; and yet we cannot open our mouths, without his founding loudly his complaints to the ears of this Hall. On this case of unequal magnitude, shall we not be suffered to declare our opinions; without this unnecessary complaint about the consumption of the court's time? We feel the magnitude of our duties, and we shall firmly discharge them, in spite of Mr. Hay. It is obvious to you, Sir, and to every body, that the delay is not with us. If, Sir, you call for an argument, we are ready to proceed. But if you are satisfied, I am not, Sir.
Chief Justice. If the attorney for the United States is satisfied that this court has a right to issue the subpoena duces tecum, I—Mr. Hay. I am not, Sir.
Chief Justice. I am not prepared to give an opinion on this point; and therefore I must call for an argument.
Mr. Hay. When I said that there had been a great consumption of time, I certainly did not mean to insinuate, that they only consumed it. I have certainly had my full proportion. I thought however that my proposition would have saved some time; and I am still willing to repeat my promise.
Mr. Randolph. That the court may understand us, I will read to them the form of the subpoena which we wish to obtain. (Here Mr. R. read the sketch before him.) Mr. Botts. We will be under the direction of the court, whether we shall proceed in the argument to-day or to-morrow. Chief Justice. Unquestionably, there must be an argument, if the attorney for the United States disputes the authority of the court.
Mr. Hay. Whatever other gentlemen may think on this subject, I have not the least doubt that these papers will be produced; because Mr. Robert Smith has voluntarily furnished them with the order of the Navy Department. But although I may procure these papers, let it be distinctly understood, that I shall object to their being unnecessarily produced.
Mr. Botts. It will take 4 days at least to interchange letters between this city and Washington, and 2 or 3 days to copy the papers. So that 6 days will be totally lost to us: In the mean time, 50 or 40 witnesses; and 16 Grand Jurymen (they might perhaps require them) would be detained here; and after all, the attorney's application to the government might be unavailing.
Mr. Hay. Since then gentlemen, Sir, will press this subject; I ask no more than that they will waive this discussion till to-morrow.
The court was then adjourned till to-morrow, 11 o'clock.
There can be no question, if Gen. Wilkinson received his summons in due time; and is not detained by other public and more important considerations; that he will deserve to be cashiered for not attending the Trial!—It is in fact a manifest disobedience to the orders of his superior officer.
It is one presumption for believing that Gen. Wilkinson will attend; that Gov. Claiborne has been expected at least two or three weeks by his friends in Virginia; to spend the summer. He has not arrived. The presumption is, that he is waiting for Gen. W.
NORFOLK, June 5. * We hope the Pref. to announce that a Gentleman has just arrived here from New-Orleans, after a passage of 24 days, and says that General Wilkinson was at that city when he left it, and that he did not hear it said that he intended to leave it shortly. Ledger.
A gentleman who came passenger in the sch't Hannah, from New-Orleans, bound to Baltimore, informs, that on the 11th ult. General Wilkinson was at that place in perfect health, and that he did not appear as preparing to leave that place. From this circumstance, it would seem as if the General did not purpose attending Mr. Burr's trial. Herald.
AN ACT, Supplementary to the act entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States."
WHEREAS it is desirable to adapt the nature of the provision for the redemption of the public debt to the present circumstances of the United States, which can only be done by a voluntary subscription on the part of the creditors;
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That a subscription to the full amount of the old six per cent. deferred and three per cent. stocks be, and the same is hereby proposed; for which purpose books shall be opened at the treasury of the United States, and by the several commissioners of loans, on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March next following, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for such parts of the abovenominated descriptions of stock, as shall, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the treasury, and of the several commissioners of loans, respectively, which subscription shall be effected by a transfer to the United States, in the manner provided by law for such transfers, of the credit or credits, standing on the said books, and by a surrender of the certificates of the stock subscribed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for the whole or any part of any sum which shall thus be subscribed, in old six per cent. or deferred stock, credits shall be entered to the respective subscribers, and the subscriber or subscribers shall be entitled to a certificate, or certificates, purporting that the United States owe to the holder or holders thereof, his, her, or their amount of principal of the stock thus subscribed, which shall remain unredeemed on the day of such subscription, bearing an interest of six per centum per annum, payable quarterly, from the first day of the quarter, during which such subscription shall have been made, transferable in the same manner as is provided by law for the transfers of the stock subscribed, and subject to redemption at the pleasure of the United States: Provided, That no single certificate shall be issued for an amount greater than ten thousand dollars: And provided further, That no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate, nor until at least six months previous public notice of such intended reimbursement.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That for the whole or any part of any sum which shall thus be subscribed in three per cent. stock, credits shall likewise be entered to the respective subscribers, and the subscriber or subscribers shall be entitled to a certificate, or certificates, purporting that the United States owe to the holder or holders thereof, his, her, or their amount of principal of the stock thus subscribed, which shall remain unredeemed on the day of such subscription, bearing an interest of six per centum per annum, payable quarterly, from the first day of the quarter, during which such subscription shall have been made, transferable in the same manner as is provided by law for the transfers of the stock subscribed, and subject to redemption at the pleasure of the United States: Provided, That no single certificate shall be issued for an amount greater than ten thousand dollars: And provided further, That no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate, nor until at least six months previous public notice of such intended reimbursement.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners of the sinking fund shall be, and they are hereby authorized to appoint an agent in London; and another in Amsterdam, whose duty it shall be to refer certificates in the manner, and at the times above mentioned, and as the officers of the treasury department, or the commissioners of loans might do; that is to say, the agent in London, in favor of such stockholders residing in the dominions of Great-Britain in Europe, and the agent in Amsterdam in favor of such stockholders residing in any other part of Europe, as may respectively become subscribers: Provided, That the certificates issued by the said agents, or next succeeding that in which the subscription shall have taken place, and that in relation to subscriptions made in old six per cent. or deferred stocks, the sums expressed in such new certificates shall be equal to the amount of the principal of the old six per cent. or deferred stocks thus subscribed, which shall remain unredeemed, after payment of the dividend interest on such stock, on that day from which the foreign stockholders thus subscribing with either of the said agents, shall be entitled to receive the dividend stock subscribed by them, respectively, which shall be payable on that day, from which the interest on the new certificates shall commence. And it shall be the duty of the said agents, respectively, to transmit, before the end of each quarter, to the register of the treasury, and to the several commissioners of loans, respectively, triplicate abstracts of the certificates of stock subscribed, and of the new certificates issued by them, during such quarter, in order that the proper credits may be entered on the books of the treasury, and of the commissioners of loans, as the case may be, to the holders of such new certificates. And the said agents, before they enter upon the execution of their several offices, shall, respectively, take an oath or affirmation for the diligent and faithful execution of their trust, and shall also become bound with one or more sureties to the satisfaction of the commissioners of the sinking fund, or the secretary of the treasury, in the penal sum of twenty thousand dollars, with condition for their good behavior in their said offices.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the holders of old six per cent. deferred, or three per cent. stock, who may become subscribers, as aforesaid, either in the U. States, or in Europe, and who, on the first day of July next, and also on the day of the subscription, which must be made at the time of subscribing, receive the interest accruing on the stock created by virtue of the preceding sections of this act, either in the U. States, as other creditors, or at London, or Amsterdam, that is to say, the stockholders residing, at the times abovenominated, in the dominions of Great-Britain in Europe, at London, at the rate of four guineas and six pence sterling, for each dollar; and the stockholders residing, at the times abovenominated, in any other part of Europe, at Amsterdam, and at the rate of two guineas and a half guinea, current money of Holland, for each dollar; in which last mentioned opinion the condition shall be expressed in the new certificates to be issued, and the credit or credits, to be given to the proprietors thereof, shall be entered, and shall thereafter be transferable only on the books of the treasury: Provided however, That the interest thus payable in London and Amsterdam, shall not be payable until the expiration of five calendar months from the day on which the same would be payable in the United States, and shall be subject to a deduction of one half of one per cent. on the amount payable, for commission to the bankers paying the same: And provided also, That every proprietor of such stock may, on surrendering his certificate, receive another to the same amount, the interest whereof shall be payable quarterly-yearly, in the United States, in the manner as that accruing on the stock held by persons residing in the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the same funds which heretofore have been, and now are, pledged, by law, for the payment of the interest, & for the redemption or reimbursement of the stock which may be subscribed by virtue of the provisions of this act, shall remain pledged for the payment of interest accruing on the stock created by reason of such subscription, and for the redemption or reimbursement of the principal of the same. It shall be the duty of the commissioners of the sinking fund to cause to be applied, and paid out of the said fund, yearly, and every year, such sum, and funds, as may be annually wanted to discharge the annual interest and charges accruing on the stock which may be created by virtue of this act. The said commissioners are hereby authorized to apply, from time to time, such sum and funds, out of the said fund, as they may think proper, towards redeeming, by purchase, or by reimbursement, in conformity, with the provisions of this act, the principal of the said stock. And the annual sum of eight millions of dollars, vested by law in the said commissioners, shall be, and continue appropriated to the payment of interest and redemption of the public debt, until the whole of the stock which may be created by the preceding sections of this act, shall have been redeemed, or reimbursed.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That there shall be allowed to each of the agents, to be appointed by virtue of this act, in addition to the necessary expenses incurred by them, for printing, stationery and postage, a sum of three thousand dollars, as a full compensation for their services. The said agents, and the commissioners of loans, shall also be allowed such additional sum as may be actually and necessarily expended for the clerk-hire requisite for carrying this act into effect. And for defraying the said compensation and allowances, and such other contingent charges as may be incurred for carrying this act into effect, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That whensoever notice of reimbursement shall be given, as prescribed by the second and third sections of this act, the certificates intended to be reimbursed, shall be designated therein. In every reimbursement the preference shall be given to such holders of certificates as, previously to the said notice, shall have noticed in writing to the treasury department their wish to be reimbursed. If there should not be applications to the treasury sufficient to require the payment of the whole sum to be applied to that purpose, the secretary of
the treasury, after paying off all sums for the payment of which applications shall have been made, shall determine to what other certificates shall be reimbursed; so as to make up the whole amount to be discharged: and in case the applications shall exceed the amount to be discharged, the secretary of the treasury shall proceed to determine, by lot what applications shall be entitled to priority of payment.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the agents appointed by virtue of this act, and the several commissioners of loans, shall observe and perform such directions and regulations, as shall be prescribed to them by the secretary of the treasury, touching the execution of this act.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That nothing in this act contained, shall be construed in any wise, to alter, abridge, or impair, the rights of those creditors of the United States, who shall not subscribe to the loan created by virtue of this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
Feb. 11, 1807. APPROVED, TH. JEFFERSON.
LOAN OFFICE, STATE OF VIRGINIA, JUNE 8, 1807.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia, on the 1st day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred stock, and three per cent. stock, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovenominated,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stock-holders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par; in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day, on which the same would be payable in the United States, and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE.
Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six. If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 644 37 — between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 619 03 — Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 73 — If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 853 62 — between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42 — Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. J. P. Com'r Lns. June 10, 1807.
ATTENTION!
THE members of the Richmond Cavalry, are requested to meet at their usual parade ground, near Mr. Adam Craig's, on Wednesday the 17th of the present month, at half past 3 o'clock, P.M. completely equipped. By order of the Captain. BENJ. MOSBY, Sergt. June 10.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Walter Irvine, dec'd. are requested to come forward with their accounts properly authenticated for adjustment—and those that are indebted thereto, will make payment, settle their accounts by bonds or otherwise, as speedily as possible, the estate not being in a situation to grant long indulgence. Having appointed Mr. Charles A. Scott and Thomas Pittman my agents for the above purposes, their acts, or either of them, shall be binding on me. ANN F. IRVINE, Adm'x. of WALTER IRVINE, dec'd.
Those that are indebted to the late firm of Irvine and Pittman, are requested to come forward, to have their accounts settled. THOMAS PITTMAN, Surviving partner of IRVINE AND PITTMAN. June 10.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF COLOGNE MILL-STONES, OF DIFFERENT SIZES, WHICH will be disposed of for CASH or approved negotiable Notes at 60 days. TAYLOR & BROWN. June 10.
FOR SALE, ALL the personal estate of Robert Burton, dec'd. and an extent on the HOUSE and LOT, known in the plan of the City, by No. 580. Also, an unimproved LOT, No. 547. The sale will take place on the premises, on Monday the 22nd current, at 10 o'clock, By order of the Executor. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. June 10.
POSTPONEMENT. THE SALE OF COL. QUARRIER'S SQUARE OF GROUND, advertised by us, for sale on the 10th inst. is POSTPONED until Saturday the 20th inst. when it will CERTAINLY take place. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. June 10.
WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on THURSDAY the 2nd day of July next, if fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter. A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, containing 160 acres more or less, lying in the lower end of the County of Louisa, whereon Thomas Wall now resides, and adjoining the lands of Messrs. John S. Smith, Joseph Eggleston and Henry Dickerson. Six months credit will be allowed the purchaser on his giving a more negotiable in the Bank of Virginia, with an improved endorser or endorsers, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of said note. TAYLOR & BROWN. June 10.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the publisher, living near New-Castle, in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last.
BERG MAN BILLY, about 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high—he is of rather a delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small-pox—his hair rather inclined to be bushy, this is not very long—he is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very proper, and has a disposition to be very polite. He no longer attempts to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c. He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waggoner and soldier of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnston, of whom I purchased him. His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his escape, and where he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg, and his wife has a daughter, a free woman, living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—though having no general acquaintance there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. June 10.
A PROPOSITION. An interest in a law suit, now depending in the Superior Court of Chancery, held in the City of Richmond, will be given in exchange for good Western Lands. By addressing a letter to A. B. Williamsburg, further information may be received. The suit above alluded to, has for its object, the recovery of a large sum of money. The gift of this action is a deed of trust, in which five brick and one wooden houses &c. (situate in this city) are conveyed. Some complexity attends the cause—but the ultimate success of a final recovery, depends merely upon a brief application to its prosecution. N. B. For the next ensuing 8 or 10 days, any enquiry in writing, left at the Post-Office, in this place, (directed as above,) will meet attention. June 10.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlotville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Eiles, consisting of an elegant two story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious Bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, four of which are sufficiently large for the accommodation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size of the passage: the Garret is divided into six different Rooms, four of which have fire places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on loose posts; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are insured. It would be useful to dilate on the eligibility of this stand for business of this sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will enquire in these facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by any, & equalled by few in the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house stop both the Richmond and Fredericksburg stages, and by the farm rout passes a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the Country Courts, and one of the most public roads in the state, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid will be required. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undivided bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely in cash. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us by Mr. William Skipwith, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned—we shall, on Friday the 10th of the ensuing month, between the hours of one and three o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Cumberland, called MILL-MOUNT, containing seven hundred acres—the same having been conveyed to the said William Skipwith, by Col. Henry Skipwith. We shall likewise, should the above mentioned Land not produce the necessary sum, proceed in like manner to sell one other TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Amelia, containing one hundred and thirty acres, together with a Grist-Mill thereon. The said Land and Mill having also been conveyed to the said Wm. Skipwith by the said Col. Henry Skipwith. JOSEPH SCOTT, } Trustees. W. WARDLAW, } June 10.
MILLINART & JEWELRY. Now opening for sale, in the house adjoining Mr. Pugh's Stationary Store, on the main street. MISS PIC respectfully informs the ladies of Richmond and its vicinity, that she has opened an elegant assortment of Millinery, Jewelry, Artificial Flowers, white Lace and black Lace, Feathers and Ribbon of the newest fashions known on the continent. June 10.

Miscellaneous.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Mr. SMITH,
I beg leave to lay before your learned brethren of the philosophical world, through your medium, the following facts and observations:
The ink-stand which I use is of what is called the fountain kind of glass, the centre is an inverted cone, hollow, the bottom of which is perforated, through which the ink rises for the pen, there is one other hole through which the ink is poured into the stand, and this shuts close by a ground glass stopper.
Having one morning in summer, nearly filled up my stand, and corked it afterwards, I found a few hours after, as the day grew hot, that the ink rose up and overflowed my stand, this surprised me much, and I reflected what might be the cause of this rise in my ink-stand, the stand was filled about two thirds with ink, the remaining one third was vacant, when corked it was air-tight from without and within, the hole at the bottom of the cone being immersed some lines in the fluid, could not give any vent to the air, though it could to the liquid, the increase of heat produced an expansion in the confined air, which, pressing on the fluid below, raised it up in the cone to overflowing.
The attraction of the moon as a cause of tides, had always appeared to me a very unsatisfactory mode of accounting for this phenomenon, though the calculations upon that theory gave the strongest assurance of its truth; it must however, be admitted that these calculations were made upon consequences which had reference to time rather than upon the operation of an effecting cause; and because the tides were in unison with the moon, the movement was attributed to her agency, and after this assertion, the manner of this operation must also be explained to make discovery appear complete.
The theory of the Abbe St. Pierre, on this subject, is no way satisfactory.
If the atmosphere around our earth is warmer than the circumambient region, as has been proved more particularly by the experience of aeronauts, and that this exterior envelope is composed of condensed vapours and clouds, capable of resisting the expanded air, heated by the sun in his diurnal course, and that this powerful expansion, now ascertained by its force in steam, taking a course according with the angle of the sun's rays, propels the water of the ocean from that part under the action of the rays, to the adjoining sides; in this way it is produced by the flux and reflux, by the expression of an expanded atmosphere, all the movements of our tides, and from a principle the very reverse of attraction. The moon will be allowed to have a secondary influence in producing the same effect in the same way; thus reconciling the mathematical calculations with the actual cause of the phenomenon.
I shall say nothing in this place of the great number of difficulties, hitherto unfoiled, that may be accounted for by the application of this theory, contenting myself at this time with laying this sketch under consideration.
I am, Sir, Yours, with esteem, T.
The people of this country will be gratified in having recalled to their recollection, by the following letter, the circumstances which gave rise to it. They will recollect that it was eminently owing to the disinterested kindness of Mr. Nifan, that our captive citizens were enabled to bear up against the rigors to which they were exposed by a barbarous power.
The Lazaretto , at Leghorn, January 13th, 1807.
DEAR SIR, At my arrival at Leghorn, I found a dispatch from his Majesty's department, for Barbary affairs, including the letter dated Gibraltar, July 27th, 1805, which was sent by you to his majesty's minister at London, accompanied by a silver Urn as a present to me from you and the officers of the U. S. late frigate Philadelphia.
Accept yourself, dear Sir, my most sincere acknowledgments, and please in my name to thank the officers for this distinguished mark of your and their friendship. I know nothing that could have given me greater pleasure than this present; not for the nominal value; the materials were indifferent to me, I don't doubt but that you are persuaded thereof; but I consider it as a constant recollection of friends I respect, who probably never again will meet together with me at one place or at one time, and who collectively have given me this pledge of their friendship as a remembrance; and so it shall be to me.
I can only repeat here, what I often as well verbally as in writing have declared; that you and your officers have over-valued the few services I have been so happy as to render you during your captivity at Tripoli, and for which I have been fully paid by the satisfaction my endeavours to serve you always gave me; but the very limited power I had, was the cause that I could not follow in every circumstance the dictates of my heart or my desires in this respect.
Finding at Leghorn Capt. D. Porter, I have thought it incumbent upon me to avail myself of the opportunity to deliver this letter to him, he will transmit it to you, and at the same time he has accepted my verbal thanks for his share in the above mentioned present, as one of those friends whose recollection shall be dear to me, and whose constant health and happiness my invariable will.
With these sentiments and with the greatest respect I have the honour to remain,
Dear Sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant, (Signed) N. NISSEN.
Wm. Bainbridge, Esq. Captain in the Navy of the U. S. of America. Ibid.
For the good of Commerce, Manufactures and Agriculture.
The people of the island of Great-Britain, are supposed to be eleven or twelve millions. The people of the United States, are computed at five and a half to six millions. The British make three millions of quarters equal to 24 millions of bushels of grain, into various liquors, such as beer, grain-spirits, &c. Though they have rum colonies, and make at home vast quantities of cider, and though they get wine, brandy and grain-spirits, from the continent of Europe, at a small freight and in their own vessels; also foreign rum from the colonies of other nations.
We have no rum colonies. We yet make little molasses, and far less cider than the British. We import wines, rum, brandy, molasses to make rum, and Geneva by long voyages of from 1500 to 4000 miles. We produce vast quantities of grain. It is becoming superabundant. We are prohibited from partaking in the exports to buy the spirits of some foreign colonies. We are also forced to lose the freight of rum from these foreign colonies, our vessels being excluded from the trade. Under these circumstances, we are invited most strongly to raise apple orchards for cider and apple brandy, peach orchards for peach brandy, grain and hops for brewing and distilling, and sugar canes for molasses distilleries.
The costs used for foreign liquors, are made a broad, and cost 3 or 400,000 dollars. This quantity of Raves, hoope and coopeage is worthy of our attention. If we were to use half the English quantity of grain in brewing and distilling; it would employ 12 millions of bushels, and would support the prices of our crops, let foreign governments prohibit as they might. This matter is well worthy our attention, since arbitrary executive orders have been introduced from 1792 and 1793 to interfere with the carriage and foreign markets for our produce.
We might commence with a limited experiment at the next session of Congress. We may then prohibit the importation of spirits from every country and in the vessels of every country, which excludes us from going to the producing country and participating in the importation of such spirits therefrom in our own vessels. Our merchants would then partake in the importation of all the foreign spirits we should consume, and in the cargoes which go to pay for such spirits.
Foreign blockades and other impediments to the trade in, and sales of, our crops are often to be beneficially met by commercial acts of congress and by practicable manufactures. Only prohibit the foreign rum, in the trade and carriage of which we are prohibited to share, and we shall quickly make up the deficiency by foreign wines and spirits in the trade of which we partake, or by grain-spirits, fruit-spirits, molasses-spirits, beer, ale, porter and cider of our own manufacture.
Our farmers, manufacturers and merchants will all be benefited by such a prohibition of foreign rum. No nation can reasonably complain, that we trade with others, who let us in for a share; nor can any nation complain that we manufacture, when they prevent our trade, and the foreign sales of our crops. The interests of agriculture, manufactures and commerce, all forbid our taking foreign rum in foreign vessels only, to interfere with our own breweries and distilleries, and with rum and other spirits and wines and molasses imported in our own vessels.
Democratic Press.
MEDICAL NOTICES.
The London Medical Society proposes to confer the Fothergillian gold medal upon the authors of the best essays on the following subjects:
Questions for the year 1807. —The best account of the epidemic fevers which have prevailed at several times in North-America, Spain and Gibraltar, since the year 1793, and whether they are the same or different diseases?
For the year 1808. —What are the best methods of preventing and of curing epidemic dysentery?
For the year 1809. —What are the criteria by which epidemic disorders that are not infectious may be distinguished from those that are?
For the year 1810. —What are the qualities in the atmosphere most to be desired under the various circumstances of pulmonary consumptions?
It has been lately recommended, that excepting the lancet employed in vaccination all the instruments of surgery ought to be dipped into oil at the moment when they are going to be used; by which method the pain of the subject operated upon, will always be diminished. It is recommended to make all instruments of a blood-heat a little before the operation.
BOSTON, May 26. FORGERY DETECTED.
[Some of our readers may remember, that about the beginning of the present year, we extracted from a Philadelphia paper, a curious account of certain writings found in a globe of marble, dug up at Aleppo, from which it was inferred, that the Apocalypse or Revelations was written by Cerinthus, and not by St. John. This account was given in a Philadelphia paper as a translation of an article from the Marble Gazette , of the 20th Oct. 1806. A writer under the signature of Cephas, commented on this narrative in the Palladium ; and expressed his fears that this story was transcribed from a French paper into some of ours, by some disciple of TOM PAINE, to discredit the validity of the New Testament. Some gentlemen who knew the circumlocution of editors of periodical papers, at this time, in Roman Catholic countries, doubted if such a publication ever appeared in a French newspaper; among these were Dr. Waterhouse, who being a member of the Marble Gazette academy of sciences, &c. wrote to one of his correspondents in that city, and enclosed the publication on that subject from our paper; on Friday he received via Philadelphia the following letter in answer to his queries:]
MARSEILLES, March 21.
SIR, Immediately on the receipt of your letter of the 12th of January, I went to the printer and editor of the Marble Gazette to enquire, agreeable to your wish, respecting the "Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Aleppo, to his friend in this city," laid to be printed in the Marble Gazette of Oct. 20, 1806. On examining the number of that date, there was not to be found a single word of the matter!
I was accompanied in my researches by M. A. CHARD, the Director of our Public Library, and perpetual secretary to our Academy of Arts and Sciences. This is an old gentleman, endowed with much learning, especially in antiquities, and whose son is actually the printer and editor of the Marble Gazette . He assured me that he had no recollection of any such article, as appeared in the Philadelphia paper, and in the New-England Palladium , purporting to be a translation from the Gazette of this city. We examined, with great attention all the Gazettes , from the 1st of August until this day; and it is our opinion, as well as the opinion of many other gentlemen, that the piece which caused so much alarm in the timorous consciences of your country is an absolute LIE—or has been published in some other paper; but of which, we have no knowledge whatever.
The vessel which carries this, will sail off to-morrow, or I would have annexed a certificate of Monf. Achard, and one of the Magistracy of this city, to support what I have said. I hope, however, that the minds of our friends of the clergy will be satisfied with what is said above.
You are at liberty to use my letter as you think proper.
I remain, &c. &c. LEWIS VALENTIN.
DR. WATERHOUSE, } Professor, &c. }
[Dr. Valentin is a learned and respectable physician—has been in the United States; is a Member of our American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and well known to some of our most respectable citizens who have travelled in France.]
[This writing found in Aleppo, we believe was first published in Rees's Philadelphia Gazette . As the thing has made some noise, we presume Mr. Rees will think it a duty he owes the public, to say how he came by it.]
In pursuance of a Decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, in the district of Virginia, at the November term, in the year 1806, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the times and places hereinafter mentioned—
THE TRACTS OF LAND following: That is to say, one tract, in the county of Powhatan, whereon William Ronald, now deceased, lived, containing fifteen hundred acres, and also one other tract in the same county of Powhatan, containing forty-four acres, purchased by the said William Ronald, from F. Woodson, at Powhatan Court-house, on the court day thereof, in the month of June, in the present year, 1807, being the 17th day of that month; and also two tracts, in the county of Goochland, one on Beaverdam creek, containing nine hundred acres; and the other called Little-Island, containing ten acres, at Goochland court-house, on the court day thereof, on the 15th day of June, 1807. The dower of the widow of the said William Ronald, will be first deducted, and the conditions, on which the said land are directed under the said decree, will appear therein and will be communicated on the days of sale. The terms of payment will be as follows—one fourth of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the remaining three-fourths in three equal instalments of six, twelve and eighteen months credit. In all other respects the aforesaid decree will be pursued.
WM. BERKELEY, JOSIAH ELLIS, } Com'rs. WM. MANN, } April 29. law19d.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, April 28, 1807.
Public notice is hereby given, THAT in pursuance of a Resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, James Davidson Esq. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury, to make purchases at private sale of the eight per cent stock, on public account. Such persons, therefore, who are proprietors of eight per cent stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for Virginia, and who may be desirous of selling the same, within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the commissioner of Loans at Richmond, who will inform them of the course to be pursued.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, the principal of the eight per cent stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the 1st day of January 1809.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. saw 1810.
May 19. FITZWHYLYSONN & POTTER, Have just received from London, a large supply of STATIONART, which, with the stock formerly on hand, makes up an extensive assortment of
WRITING Paper, for blank Books, of all sizes, and of the very first quality, Various kinds of foolscap and letter Paper, Hot-pressed post, gilt and plain, Elegant embossed and plain visiting Cards, Drawing Books, Pencils and Water-Colors, Genuine Writing, Marking and Copying Ink, Fresh Quills, Sealing-Wax and Wafers, Chessmen and playing Cards, Improved Globes, Excellent Pen-knives, A large collection of Music, Fashionable Paper-hangings, &c. &c.
Their stock of Day-Books, Journals and Ledgers, and of other Blank-Books, for County Courts, Sheriffs, and private Gentlemen, is very extensive, and warranted of the best materials.
They have also an assortment of School-Books, of approved editions, and some esteemed works on the different subjects of Law, Physic, Divinity and Miscellaneous Literature.
May 15. law3m.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD,
And all legal and reasonable charges paid, for apprehending and bringing to the subscriber, near Charlottesville, Albemarle, or for securing him in some jail, and giving me information thereof by post, to Charlottesville.
A SMALL BLACK NEGRO MAN, named BILLY, alias WILL, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a small scar over one of his eyes, walks very awkward, which is occasioned by his turning his toes very much out—he appears to be lame when he walks—he is an ill-looking fellow, rather a bulky head of hair, which he sometimes ties, and at times rather impertinent; he is a rough hewer, and an excellent Sawyer, having been employed at that business for ten or twelve years past; he left Charlottesville about Christmas last, and was on the 20th January following committed to Rockingham jail, which he broke in a few days, and has not been heard of since. It is supposed he will make towards Winchester, or Hobbs-Hole, where he has been raised in the Brockenborough family, but he has not been among them for the last 10 or 12 years; he will probably change his name and clothes, the latter of which were when he ran away, a blanketing great coat, and a grey coloured round coat and pantaloons.
DAVID WATTS, sen. law2m.
May 19. MR. WILLIAM THOMPSON, SIR,
As you are not an inhabitant of this state, and your agent is unknown to me, you will please to
TAKE NOTICE, that I shall, on Friday the 10th of July next, at the house of Mr. Hugh French, in the County of Powhatan, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and five in the afternoon, proceed to take the depositions of Jesse Davinport, David Burton, Bartley Cox, and others, in a suit in Chancery, now depending in Lunenburg County Court, where you are plaintiff, and Joshua Thompson, executor of Joshua Thompson, dec'd, and myself defendants, at which time and place you or your agent will please to attend.
SARAH THOMPSON. law1m.
Powhatan, May 26. PETER V DANIEL, residing in Falmouth will practice LAW in the County Courts of Stafford, Spottsylvania and Culpepper; and in the District Courts of Fredericksburg and of the Hay-Market.
May 26. nawf.
FOR SALE, By the subscriber, three doors below the market bridge, 25 Hhds. or CIDER VINEGAR, of superior quality, which will be disposed of, on moderate terms, by wholesale and retail.
SAMUEL WHITE. law6m.
May 19.
NOTICE.
By virtue of sundry Deeds of Trust, executed to the Subscriber, by Fleming Cayce, to secure the payment of debts, due to Littleberry Scruggs, Benjamin Parker & John Lockland & Co. will be exposed to sale at Public Auction, for ready money, on Saturday the 13th day of June next, at Cumberland Court-House.
A NEGRO Man named Stepney, a good black Smith. BERNARD SIMS, Surve'r. Trustee. Cumberland, May 4. oawtdf.
HATS, SHOES, &c.
The Subscriber has just received and offers for sale, a full and complete assortment of
HATS,
among which are—GENTLEMEN'S best dress and black beavers, Castors, and Rorums, broad and narrow brims, do. do. black satin beavers, light and pliant, glazed livery hats and batis, women's and youth's do.
SHOES,
Ladies Kid, Morocco and Leather ties and slippers, Gentlemen's superfine dress and common Shoes. He has also on hand, a few pipes first quality COGNAC BRANDY and 20 boxes New-York mould CANDLES.
A large supply of Philadelphia bottled Porter and Cyder, Claret and Port Wine in bottles.
D. J. BURR, Second door above the Eagle-Tavern, law8w.
April 13.
NOTICE.
Will be sold, at public auction, on Wednesday the 17th of June next, at the town of Ca Ira, in Cumberland County:
THE personal property of the late Dr. Wm. Johnson: This property consists chiefly of a riding Horse, Saddle and Bridle, a Silver Watch, some Medical and other Books, a small assortment of Medicines, and a set of surgical instruments—Twelve months credit will be given on the sales, and bonds with security required.
Those who are indebted to the estate of Wm. Johnson, are requested to adjust their accounts, with Mr. Jno. Lackland, a merchant in Ca Ira, and to make payment to him, or to some prepared for a settlement with the subscriber, at the time and place above mentioned; & those who have claims against the estate, are desired to exhibit them as soon as possible.
E. JOHNSON, Adm'r. May 12. saw19d.
MADEIRA WINE, of best quality, by the pipe for sale at 6 months credit, by JOHN & ROBT. GAMBLE, jr. April 10. law 3w
CITY OF RICHMOND:
IN COMMON COUNCIL, May 18th, 1807.
RESOLVED, by the President and Common-Council, in Common-Hall assembled, That it be the duty of the Sergeant of the City, to return to the Clerk of the Hall, a list of Insolvents for each year—that the Clerk cause the said list to be advertised in some newspaper, at least three times after the return shall have been made to the Hall for two months; and that this Resolution be published for three weeks in some one of the newspapers published in this City.
A Copy. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. ep3w.
May 22.
TO LET OR LEASE,
A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP, formerly occupied by Mr. James Lynch, it is allowed to be as good a stand for that business as any in this city, being in the centre of the town, and near the Market-House. There are three forges in good order, a dwelling-house and kitchen in good repair. The Subscriber would rent the shop alone. None need apply but those that can be recommended; the rent shall be reasonable and every encouragement given by, WILLIAM DAVIDSON. tf.
April 24.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanought, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swansdown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kennebecs, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package.
Nov. 14. tf.
MRS. SMITH,
MILLINERY, NEXT DOOR BELOW THE EAGLE-TAVERN, Respectfully informs the Ladies of Richmond and its vicinity, that she has just received, her spring assortment of
MILLINERY, Consisting of a neat and general assortment of the newest fashions, which being laid in for cash, will enable her to dispose of them on the lowest terms.
May 30. 1m.
SPRING GOODS.
THE Subscribers have just received from London and Liverpool, their usual supply of SPRING GOODS, which they will sell upon the most moderate terms, for cash, country produce or on credit to punctual customers.
JNO. & ROBT. GAMBLE, junr. ep4w.
May 12.
JOHN M'ENERY, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received, by the Ship United States, Capt. Hardy, from Liverpool, his spring assortment of
SADDLERY, Consisting of almost every article in the business. Likewise Harness Mountings, Plated and Brass of different patterns—Coach and Coachman Springs, Steps, long and short—Foot Men's holder Glafs Strings—Laces—Fringes—Glafs 24 by 20—22 by 20—and 20 by 18—Horse-men's & Pocket Pistols—Secret Locks.
N. B. Just received, a neat assortment of Saddler's Leather—Skirting, Hog and Bag. All of which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash.
May 12. ep1m.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of the late John Harvie, of Belvidere, are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated, in order that the Subscriber may make arrangements for their adjustment, and those indebted to the said estate, it is hoped, will make as speedy payments as possible.
EDWIN JAS. HARVIE, only acting Executor, of John Harvie, deceased. eptel.
April 24.
CHINA & GLASS.
The subscriber has just received from New-York, a handsome assortment of
CHINA AND GLASS;
THE FORMER CONSISTING OF COMPLETE & BROKEN SETS
DINING China, and China Glazed Ware, amongst which are a few handsome sets Nan-kin, complete and broken sets Tea China, Bowls assorted, and Chimney ornaments.
THE LATTER CONSISTS CHIEFLY OF Glass Luttles, Cut, moulded and plain Bowls, ditto Pitchers, Small Lemonade Cans, cut and plain Decanters, Water Bottles, Saucers, Goblets, Tumblers, Wine Jelly Glasses, Sweets and Salts of different qualities.
He has on hand a general assortment of the best
GROCERIES,
which he will sell low at wholesale or retail—and continues to keep a constant supply of Philadelphia Porter, Ale and Beer.
DANIEL TRIPLETT. gw.
May 5.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, Esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible.
GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 13. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Having taken a lease a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offer for Sale, under the firm of
WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper.
ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. ep1f.
December 23.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, At his Jewellery Store,
A GENERAL assortment of Swords, Belts, H-paulettes, Plumes and Cockades; also Drums and Files.
ENOCH SULLIVAN. May 1. tf.
WASHINGTON TAVERN!
ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD BALLAM. At considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table as any in Richmond—Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling—Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction.
Richmond, February 17. tf