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the last section so as to continue the two and a half per cent. duty on all goods paying an ad valorem duty for three years. This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 28. Mr. Lyon again spoke against the bill so far as relates to taking off the duty on salt. When it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 23.
THURSDAY, April 17. The bill supplementary to the act entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," was read a third time. Mr. Tallmadge moved to postpone this bill indefinitely, and supported the motion in a speech of considerable length. Mr. J. Clay replied. When the Yeas and Nays were taken—Yeas 49—Nays 45—and the motion, consequently, obtained. The bill repealing the acts laying duties on salt, and continuing in force, for a further time, the first section of the act, entitled, "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the U. States, against the Barbary powers," was read a third time. Mr. Masters moved to recommit the bill, for the purpose of modifying its details. Mr. Quincy supported the motion—which was lost—Ayes 37—Nays 49. When the Yeas and Nays were taken on the passage of the bill—Yeas 84—Nays 11. Mr. Clark from the committee appointed to enquire into the conduct of Gideon Granger, Post Master General of the U. States, and to report whether, in their opinion, he has so acted in his capacity of Post Master General, as to require the interposition of the constitutional power of the House, made a report. The committee state that they have found themselves unable to make a full enquiry into the official conduct of Mr. Granger, and recommend a postponement of any further enquiry to the next session. Ordered to lie on the table. On motion of Mr. Ely, the following resolution was adopted. Resolved, That the President of the U. States, be requested to take effectual measures to cause the south wing of the Capitol to be prepared for the accommodation of the House of Representatives by the commencement of the next session of Congress. Mr. Vannum offered a resolution, for making provision by law for allowing the military commandants in the territory of Louisiana three months pay, from the period of the expiration of their appointments, to enable them to return to their homes, except in cases where such commandants shall have been appointed to some other office in the territory of Louisiana under the government of the United States. This resolution was opposed by Mr. R. Nelson, and disagreed to—Ayes 15. Mr. Dana offered the following resolutions which he said it was not his purpose to press on the consideration of the House this session, if they should be found to interfere with other important business. Resolved, That provision ought to be made for the better protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States, against aggressions and outrages in the seas of the West-Indies. Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence in any lawful commerce, and also for settling, according to the course of proceeding in courts of admiralty, the respective rates of contribution to be made between them on account of any loss or damage which may be thereby incurred. Resolved, That for the encouragement and security of seamen of the U. States, it is expedient to make provision that registered ships or vessels, which may be employed in voyages to foreign ports after the day of...
Resolved, That the President of the U. States, be requested to take effectual measures to cause the south wing of the Capitol to be prepared for the accommodation of the House of Representatives by the commencement of the next session of Congress.
Mr. Vannum offered a resolution, for making provision by law for allowing the military commandants in the territory of Louisiana three months pay, from the period of the expiration of their appointments, to enable them to return to their homes, except in cases where such commandants shall have been appointed to some other office in the territory of Louisiana under the government of the United States.
This resolution was opposed by Mr. R. Nelson, and disagreed to—Ayes 15. Mr. Dana offered the following resolutions which he said it was not his purpose to press on the consideration of the House this session, if they should be found to interfere with other important business.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made for the better protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States, against aggressions and outrages in the seas of the West-Indies.
Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence in any lawful commerce, and also for settling, according to the course of proceeding in courts of admiralty, the respective rates of contribution to be made between them on account of any loss or damage which may be thereby incurred.
Resolved, That for the encouragement and security of seamen of the U. States, it is expedient to make provision that registered ships or vessels, which may be employed in voyages to foreign ports after the day of...
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill making appropriations for carrying into effect the treaty with the Cherokee tribe of Indians, which was referred to a committee of the whole House this day; and which, having passed thro' such committee, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Saturday.
Messages were received from the Senate stating that they had rejected the bill prescribing the effect in each state of the records of judgment, and decrees of the courts of record of every other state—that they had passed the bill making a further appropriation towards completing the south wing of the Capitol, and the bill making appropriations for the navy during the year 1806—and that they had passed the bill establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes, with an amendment. In this amendment the House concurred; the bill has consequently passed both Houses.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Clarke in the chair—on the bill making provision for the compensation of witnesses, who at-
tended the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase. Mr. J. Clay moved to insert after the word "summoned"—"on behalf of the House of Representatives"—so as to limit the payment of witnesses to those summoned on behalf of the House of Representatives. This motion prevailed—Ayes 44—Nays 39—when the committee rose and reported the bill. The House concurred in the amendment made in committee of the whole—when the bill was read a third time and passed.
The committee, who were appointed on the 21st of March, 1806, to enquire into the conduct of Gideon Granger, Post Master General of the U. States, and report whether, in their opinion, the said Gideon Granger has so acted in his capacity as post-master general, as to require the interposition of the constitutional powers of this House, submit the following REPORT:
THAT the committee, without loss of time, engaged in the duties assigned them, and have made some progress therein. It was the sincere desire of the committee that the enquiry should be concluded during the present session, as well as the wish of the post-master general; but from the distance and dispersed situation of the witnesses, whose testimony was deemed necessary, and the approaching close of the session, it is found impracticable. While the committee regret the situation of a public officer laboring under the suspicious appearance of a constitutional scrutiny into his conduct, yet in a government like ours, where watchfulness of men in office is the surest guarantee of the preservation of the liberty of the people, the public functionaries must yield their feelings to the general benefit, and endure a temporary inconvenience as an honorable sacrifice to the freedom of our institutions.
That a hasty and premature result is less to be desired on the part of an officer supported by a consciousness of the integrity of his conduct, than the suspension of an enquiry that may terminate in a satisfactory refutation of charges, which, on the part of the accused, are affirmed to be without foundation, the committee have no hesitation in believing. Justice to the public as well as to the individual requires a thorough investigation, which is found to be impossible before the final adjournment. The committee, therefore, recommend a postponement of the farther enquiry until the next session of Congress. Ordered to lie on the table.
FRIDAY, April 18. The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill supplementary to the act fixing the naval peace establishment. Much discussion took place on the details of this bill, and particularly on augmenting the number of officers beyond the number fixed by the act of 1801. Various motions were made to reject the parts of the bill having this effect, as well as to make an appropriation for building frigates to replace the Philadelphia and Gen. Green; all of which were disagreed to—when the bill was read a third time. Mr. Chandler spoke in favor of, and Messrs. J. Clay and J. Randolph against its passage, which was carried—Yeas 58—Nays 28.
SATURDAY, April 19. The House considered the message of the Senate, to amend the bill to carry into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw tribe of Indians, by striking out those sections which authorise a resort to military force to expel persons attempting to settle on certain lands in the Mississippi territory, without having received titles to the same from the U. States—and having disagreed to the amendment passed by the Senate—Yeas 53—Nays 35—resolved to adhere to their disagreement thereto. A short time after a message was received from the Senate stating, that they had resolved to adhere to their amendment. The bill is consequently lost. The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill authorising the settlement of the accounts of William Eaton. The bill provides for the settlement of these accounts by the accounting officers of the treasury, under the direction of the secretary of state. After much discussion the committee rose, and the bill was ordered to a third reading on Monday.
The motion ascribed, in the proceedings of Tuesday, to Mr. Goldsborough, to insert "George Town," after "New-York"—was made by Mr. Magruder.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. APRIL 15.
Mr. Tracy moved to postpone the bill to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise, for the purpose of considering the following resolution.
Resolved, That in consequence of a more favorable course of conduct on the part of Great Britain, in respect to the disturbance of the trade of the U. States, and entertaining a hope that the British ministry lately established will be disposed to a reasonable arrangement of all affairs of difference between the two nations; the Senate do hereby postpone the further consideration of the bill entitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," to the first Monday of November next. On agreeing to this resolution the Yeas and Nays were taken as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Adair, Adams, Billings, Logan, Pickering, Plumer, Sumner, Tracy and White—9. NAYS—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Condit, Gailard, Gilman, Howland, Kitchell, Maclay, Mitchell, Moore, Smith of Md. Smith of N. Y. Smith of Ohio, Smith of Tenn. Smith of Vt. Stone, Thurston, Worthington and Wright—19. When the question was taken by Yeas and Nays on the passage of the bill; as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Baldwin, Condit, Gailard, Gilman, Howland, Kitchell, Maclay, Mitchell, Moore, Smith of Md. Smith of N. Y. Smith of Ohio, Smith of Tenn. Smith of Vt. Thurston, Worthington and Wright—19. NAYS—Messrs. Adair, Hillhouse, Logan, Pickering, Plumer, Stone, Sumner, Tracy and White—9.
SALEM, April 10. [We acknowledge our obligations to Mr. Thomas Williams, supercargo of the Sch'r Eleanor, in 36 days from Nant. arrived at Marblehead, for papers which he has kindly favored us.] By the help of the French papers from Marblehead, we have been able to obtain the following articles of information. In the Moniteur of the 16th of February, are given translations of the diplomatic papers in the late alliance upon the continent of Europe. By the treaty of 11th of April 1805, at Petersburg, between Great Britain and Russia, a plan was formed for a general league, and to employ five hundred thousand continental troops against France. The motives which are alleged, are to oblige an evacuation of Hanover, to secure the independence of Holland and Switzerland, to restore Piedmont to Sardinia, to relieve Naples, and obtain an evacuation of Italy by the French. In fine, to restore such an order of things, as the allied powers should judge sufficient, in the best manner to prevent future usurpation. One million and a quarter sterling is promised by the English for each hundred thousand troops. A separate article extends the encouragement to Austria and Sweden. Another article provides that as the whole number might be raised, that 4 hundred thousand should be immediately raised, and another article providing for the Russians after they should leave their country. Another article declares that no intentions are to meddle with the internal affairs of any country or for conquest. Another provides to oppose all the allies of France. Another gives the promise of a million from the British to the first on the field. A secret article is then given, obliging Austria and Sweden to be in action in a limited time and an additional article, that if the Russians did exceed the first number of troops promised, they should be entitled to an augmentation of pay. Another article provides respecting the design to announce hostilities. On the 9th of August provision was made for Austria, and Count Stadion pronounces 3 millions not sufficient, and reserves for future claims, and the Court of Vienna, after explanations, subscribes to the treaty. On the 3d of December 1805, at Stockholm, the British Court had promised to pay 60 thousand pounds to assist in the defence of Pomerania, upon the opening of it to the English, and Russia acceded to the treaty. On the 31st of August 1805, this treaty was renewed, and provision made for the defence of Pomerania, and the landing of the Russians in that country was stipulated, with articles providing for the subsidies, and for the Hanoverian troops in Pomerania to be subject to the orders of the commander in chief. On the 3d of Oct 1805, the Swedes agreed to furnish troops to unite with the allied powers against their common enemy. In this outline we have the negotiations upon which the late important events have been produced, which have so completely frustrated the designs of this memorable alliance. In the North of Europe, many opinions are indulged respecting the advantages which Prussia will derive from the present state of the continent. Some speculations assign him a very ample recompence for his inflexibility, and represent that the same spirit which professes to humble Naples for profligy, will crush Prussia which has withstood all the policy of England and its allies. The forces of Prussia are to be increased, and the title of Elector of Westphalia is already mentioned. Bernstorff, the minister of Denmark, was at Berlin on the 4th of February, and the minister from Bavaria had presented his new letter to the Prussian Court. Count Münster had protested on the 3d of Feb. upon leaving Hanover, against the measures of Prussia, in virtue of the powers with which he was invested. The protest is in the French papers. The Prussian troops had left Bayreuth. Metternich, formerly from Vienna to Berlin, is to go to Russia, and the Austrian minister at Bavaria, is to go to Berlin. The Grand Duke Constantine, passed Königsburg towards Russia on the 29th January.
Letters from Rome say, that the hereditary prince of the two Sicilies had proposed an interview with prince Joseph, of France without success. From the same place, it is reported, that the king of Naples was to go to Messina, and the queen to Palermo, and the king of Sardinia to Cagliari. It is said, that Gen. Mathew Dumas was in possession of Venetian Dalmatia. Great preparations were made at Venice to receive prince Eugene, on the 2d of February, and the Carnival this year has been with uncommon splendor, and an unusual concourse of strangers. From Ratisbon, we learn that the French continued to pass towards France, and that the last division would pass on the 10th of February. It is already announced that the French have left Austria. Gen. Clark, when he left Vienna, left the strongest expressions in favor of the conduct of counsellor Ley, in preserving the peace of that city. Changes in the administration of that court were expected. The Archduke Ferdinand commanded at Vienna, and the Archduke Charles was to have the supreme military command. Count Stadion is to take the place of Baron Hugel, at Ratisbon. Count Stadion was the Austrian minister in the treaty at Petersburg. Great mortality has prevailed in Moravia since the armies were in that country. The soldiers in the hospital, at Brunn, say the Hamburg papers, have been buried by loads. Many of the inhabitants have died, but the evil has been confined chiefly to the towns. The Germanic powers that have been invested with new titles, or possessed of new territory have been engaged in such arrangements as are adapted to secure the immediate exercises of their power. Bavaria and Baden have prepared to settle their limits in Swabia.
The Prince Bishop of Trent was at Munich on the 9th February, and it was expected that he would exercise his spiritual functions over all Tyrol. New arrangements have been proposed in the Tyrol, and are under consideration. Friburg, in the Brisgau, had the arms of the Elector of Baden in the public places. Bavaria was quiet, and the city of Munich was guarded only by the troops, without any military service from the citizens. The prince of Bavaria was at Paris on the 10th of February, and very affectionately received at the French court. It is reported, that the office of Grand Master of Malta, is to be re-united to the house of Bavaria in the person of prince Charles, second son of the king. In Paris, great precautions are taking to preserve the health of that great city. On the 12th February, a city ordinance was published respecting the exercise of any trade, or manufacture, or the use of any laboratory from which the health of the inhabitants could be endangered. The emperor has accepted from Versailles a compliment in the character of its ancient mannes. It compared its present with its former state, and ask the presence of the emperor to retrieve all its glory. Pino, the Grand Surgeon of the great army of France, has died at Brunn. The Austrian general, Werneck, is also dead. Admiral Gravina had not so far recovered of his wounds as to be out of danger. The heavy losses of Russia have made room for many promotions, which are communicated. The political changes in Germany, give great interruptions to the present commerce of the empire.
At Frankfort, little was expected from the fair of that city, and it was deemed prudent not to maintain such branches of the English trade as might subject the city to any additional evils, as its present situation makes it anxious to know what will be its fate amongst its neighbors. Provision has been made for the pensioners of Venice, under the new government. The Porte will have a new minister in England. The anarchy of Egypt is confessed. The Servians, in order to guard their frontiers, have been more exposed to the incursions of the Turks, from Belgrade, and appear without any system in the hostilities they maintain. The Swedes, little as they have gained by their activity in the alliance, have found in the past season that their natural riches have not failed them.
Their success in the herring fishery has been extraordinary. On the parts of their coast near Gottenburg, they have taken more than 150,000 tons. Among the French publications which are noticed, is Depon's Voyage in the four past years to the eastern parts of South America, published in 3 volumes. Esmard has presented the 2d edition of his celebrated poem, entitled Navigation, to the French emperor, and it was very favorably received. The French say, that this poet in his 2d edition has done himself double honor. The work is now disposed into six books, and with great improvements.
ed to settle their limits in Swabia. The Prince Bishop of Trent was at Munich on the 9th February, and it was expected that he would exercise his spiritual functions over all Tyrol. New arrangements have been proposed in the Tyrol, and are under consideration. Friburg, in the Brisgau, had the arms of the Elector of Baden in the public places. Bavaria was quiet, and the city of Munich was guarded only by the troops, without any military service from the citizens. The prince of Bavaria was at Paris on the 10th of February, and very affectionately received at the French court. It is reported, that the office of Grand Master of Malta, is to be re-united to the house of Bavaria in the person of prince Charles, second son of the king. In Paris, great precautions are taking to preserve the health of that great city. On the 12th February, a city ordinance was published respecting the exercise of any trade, or manufacture, or the use of any laboratory from which the health of the inhabitants could be endangered. The emperor has accepted from Versailles a compliment in the character of its ancient mannes. It compared its present with its former state, and ask the presence of the emperor to retrieve all its glory. Pino, the Grand Surgeon of the great army of France, has died at Brunn. The Austrian general, Werneck, is also dead. Admiral Gravina had not so far recovered of his wounds as to be out of danger. The heavy losses of Russia have made room for many promotions, which are communicated. The political changes in Germany, give great interruptions to the present commerce of the empire.
At Frankfort, little was expected from the fair of that city, and it was deemed prudent not to maintain such branches of the English trade as might subject the city to any additional evils, as its present situation makes it anxious to know what will be its fate amongst its neighbors. Provision has been made for the pensioners of Venice, under the new government. The Porte will have a new minister in England. The anarchy of Egypt is confessed. The Servians, in order to guard their frontiers, have been more exposed to the incursions of the Turks, from Belgrade, and appear without any system in the hostilities they maintain. The Swedes, little as they have gained by their activity in the alliance, have found in the past season that their natural riches have not failed them.
Their success in the herring fishery has been extraordinary. On the parts of their coast near Gottenburg, they have taken more than 150,000 tons. Among the French publications which are noticed, is Depon's Voyage in the four past years to the eastern parts of South America, published in 3 volumes. Esmard has presented the 2d edition of his celebrated poem, entitled Navigation, to the French emperor, and it was very favorably received. The French say, that this poet in his 2d edition has done himself double honor. The work is now disposed into six books, and with great improvements.
HARTFORD, (Con.) April 16.
Liberty of the Press subverted. The editor and printer of the Witness have been the second time, for the same offence, (being what is termed a libel on Julius Deming, esq.) brought before the court and fined 100 dollars each, to pay costs of prosecution and to give bonds with security of 500 dollars each, to keep the peace and be of good behavior to all the citizens of this state. They were imprisoned on Thursday afternoon of last week.
NEW YORK, April 16. Captain Leffingwell, from Guadalupe, informs, that on the 19th ult. and several succeeding nights, attempts were made to set fire to the town of Pointe au Port—no other damage was sustained than the burning of two houses. An embargo had been laid, during which time strangers, &c. were examined—The embargo was continued only 24 hours.
By the ship Susan, captain Collins, arrived yesterday in 46 days from Ireland, we have received papers to the 21st Feb. Although these papers are not so late as those received by an arrival at Baltimore, we observe they contain several articles which have not been published here.
LONDON, Feb 17.
House of Commons—Mr. Secretary Fox was introduced between Lord Henry Petty, and Mr. Whitbread, and took the oath, and then took his seat on the treasury bench.
Lord Henry Petty said, he did not wish to do any thing that might be considered as taking the house by surprise; and he would therefore give notice, that to-morrow he should move that the house do adjourn until Monday, and on Monday he should move for the joint account between Great Britain and Ireland.
Mr. Lee moved for a return of all the writs that have issued from the court of king's bench and common pleas in Ireland for the last four years—Ordered.
Set of union with Ireland. Mr. Alexander said, he rose for the purpose of asking, for an explanation from a right hon. gentleman opposite to him, relative to an expression which lately fell from him on the subject of the Union with Ireland. Such an opinion given by a person in his present situation, had given rise to many conjectures, and considerable agitation in another part of the kingdom; and it was extremely important that the public mind should be satis-
fied as to whether any measures were likely hereafter to be adopted. The Speaker said, the hon. member was wholly irregular in making an allusion to any thing that passed in a former debate. However, gentlemen are at liberty to make any explanation they may think proper. Mr. Secretary Fox said, he was ready to give any explanation that should be required of him. That he thought the words he had used were very clearly understood. There had been a motion before the house for paying certain honors to the marquis Cornwallis a member then took occasion to notice the share that noble person had taken in bringing about the union, and he (Mr. Fox) in allusion to what has been said, gave that opinion as to the measure which he had ever entertained. But when he said, he gave an opinion upon a thing which had already been done, he said nothing prospectively. He knew very well it was not every bad measure that could be repealed. From what he had said it could not be inferred that he wanted the repeal of the measure, which he had always considered a bad one—and indeed every body must perceive that of all measures, the repeal of which was not connected with the enacting of it, it was the act of union—It did not follow, from any thing he said, that the repeal of this act was a thing which he should recommend.
Mr. Alexander said his object in alluding to this subject was to quiet the public mind, which had been in a state of considerable agitation. Lord St. Vincent's intended command is, we understand, not to interfere either with lord Keith or Lord Gardner. His lordship, it is said, is to hoist the union flag at the main, with the same powers that were formerly exercised by lord Howe. It is said that his royal highness the duke of Clarence will immediately hoist his flag as the admiral of the white, and take the command of the second division of the channel fleet, under the earl of St. Vincent.
DUBLIN Feb. 20. The duke of Bedford is expected to arrive about the second week in March. The Courier which arrived this day confirms the appointment of Mr. Curran to the office of attorney general for Ireland. It also states, that Mr. Foster was to resign his situation on Tuesday. Lord Hutchinson has not yet accepted the chief command in this country. Irish stocks—G. v. Deb. 5 per cent. (Feb. 19) 94 3 4 95—Exchange—Dublin on London (Feb. 19) 11 1-2 a 1-4.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Didier Colin, dec. are required to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement—and those indebted to the said estate must make immediate payment, to Catharine Colin, Adm'x. of Didier Colin, dec. Richmond, April 11th, 1806.
JOSEPH H. MAYO, HAS just received, per the Schooner Sally & Mary, from Baltimore, a quantity of First Proof WHISKEY, Of good body and flavour, which he offers for sale at his Lumber House in Port Mayo, on moderate terms. Port Mayo, April 13, 1806. THE subscriber is particularly requested by Messrs. Abbotts & Sheward, (successors to Isaac W. Morris of Philadelphia, in the Brewing Business) to make known to the citizens of Richmond, and the public generally, that they mean to keep him supplied from time to time, with sufficient quantities of PORTER AND BEER From their Brewery, to answer the consumption of Richmond and the country trading therewith. The subscriber can say with confidence that judging from the sample heretofore received, that both the Porter and Beer is of superior quality, & will be sold as low as it can be had in Philadelphia. Orders from the country will be properly attended to. DANIEL TRIPLETT. April 17th, 1806
Notice. The Copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers in the Tanning Business in Cartersville, carried on under the firm of WILLIAM HAMLY & Co was dissolved on the first instant. All persons having claims against said concern, may receive immediate payment by applying to John & Edward Cunningham—and all persons indebted thereto will please call on them and discharge their respective debts, they alone being authorised to settle the business of said concern, and to dispose of the stock of leather remaining on hand, which will be sold on moderate terms for prompt payment only. WILLIAM HAMLY JOHN & ED. CUNNINGHAM. Cartersville, April 15, 1806.
TO be SOLD, for ready money, on the 12th day of June next, if fair, and if not, the next fair day, at the Tan Yard near Elijah Hutchinson's in Louisa, agreeably to a deed of trust executed to us by Cecilia Bell and Pleasant Bell, in order to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Elijah Hutchinson, the said TAN TARD and the LANDS belonging thereto, estimated at fifty live acres, also, three NEGRO BOYS, Jack, Derby and Charles, and some STOCK and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; or so much of the said property as will raise the sum of three hundred pounds, with interest, and costs of the said deed, &c. David Watson, Elijah Hutchinson, Wm. O. Morris, Trustees. 4th April, 1806.
LOST, the BOND for the shares of Stock of the Bank of Virginia, viz. No. 119, for eight shares, dated 17th Oct. 1804, and No. 5000, for one share, dated 21 Feb. 1805. Whoever has found the above bond will please to leave it at the Bank, as the subscriber intends to apply for a certificate. JOHN WARD. A. 1 24th, 1806.

CONCERNING THE LATE COALITION AGAINST BONAPARTE.
NO man ever excited so much speculation, or has been the author of so many great events as Bonaparte. He has been the subject of eulogy and of invective—of hope and of fear—of terror and confidence—his enemies impute to him, all the worst attributes of man, and his friends are influenced by a confidence which has no limits. Under such circumstances, it is not a matter of surprise, that the public prints should occasionally exhibit him in all the extent of difference, with the aids of hyperbole and exaggeration, each one being actuated by the passion which predominates in his own bosom.
The commercial and social intercourse which exists between the United States and Great Britain, and the projects of some Americans to strengthen these ties by a political union, have afforded many opportunities for the intrigues and deluded zealots to propagate opinions of discontent and horror against Bonaparte. Unfortunately too for the cause of truth, there are but few editors of papers, who have been disposed to admit articles of explanation or vindication—while on the other hand, publications, which, if believed, could not fail to excite horror, have been circulated.
Even a few individuals who have been disposed to counteract these errors, have either been deterred by the fear of exciting indignation against themselves, or forfeiting the countenance and patronage of some popular men who were known to advocate different opinions.
While a powerful French army hovered on the coast of England, it was natural for all those who felt an interest in the welfare of that nation, or who feared that Bonaparte aimed at universal empire, to express such sentiments as were dictated by their hopes and fears—and it was a natural transition to extend the same feelings towards all those who co-operated with Great Britain. Hence it has happened, that a great deal has been spoken and published in different parts of the United States, showing the best wishes for the success of the coalition—nor will it be here denied, if the previous conduct of Bonaparte had given reason for such fears, that the opposition was improper. While these things were going on, there were a few who expressed and supported different opinions; who denied the existence of such projects, and foretold, not only, that the confederated armies would be overthrown, but that Bonaparte would be governed by his former engagements made to the French people, and promulgated to the world.
The late events all show that the emperor of France, in this memorable war, forgot not his former promise—"that he had, indeed, contended for the repose of France and the happiness of the world," and notwithstanding all his conduct before the late successes, clearly manifested that this promise was never forgotten; yet the enemies of France and the defamers of the emperor, pretended to believe that his projects had for their final object, the conquest of Europe and the subjugation of the world. In consequence of these delusions, a yell was raised which passed from one to another; the impressions spread far and wide; a general prejudice was excited, and no voice which was intended to oppose the torrent of error was heard, and if heard, was regarded; so far from it, there was a wish that he should be not only defeated, but destroyed.
Let us now enquire who are they for whose benefit the accusers of Bonaparte desire his power to be destroyed, his projects to be frustrated, and France to be dismembered? It is for the fugitive and parried Bourbon. And why do they cry aloud for the restoration of the Bourbons, and desire once more to reinstate the ancient aristocracy, who have so often sheathed their swords in the vitals of their country? Do these politicians wish to see France once more covered with victims and drenched with blood; the inhabitants clothed in sack cloth and ashes; and whole hecatombs of human victims immolated, to make way for, and secure the reign of vengeance, tyranny and violence? Let their wishes be what they may, such surely would be the results.
It is time that these deluded enthusiasts should pause. Let them cast their eyes over the blood-stained pages of eight centuries of oppression. Let them retrace the sanguinary steps of their favorites, the Capets. Let them behold the vindictive swords of the fugitive nobles elevated by implacable arms, and directed by a vengeance which had no limits, against a whole nation; a nation which had risen, claimed & enforced, in opposition to tyrannical usurpation, its ancient and long lost rights. Yes, rights, which emanated from those bold & enterprising warriors which rescued the country from Roman bondage. A moment's reflection would teach any man of common sense, that a people who had fought and beaten Europe in arms, would not tamely ground their arms to a few helpless refugees, who had fled and taken shelter in the most secure corner of Europe.
Was it for this that Bonaparte and his army of heroes were doomed to destruction, or in the delusion that a wise, liberal and beneficent policy might be expected from the combined powers? But how can this question be answered? Who can tell that the combined powers would not, if they had destroyed Bonaparte and dismembered France, proceed next to destroy every man who had borne a part in
making France what it is? If the combined powers had been actuated by liberal, just & beneficent intentions, why did they not give examples of these sentiments and designs in cases where they would be unopposed? Why did they not turn their eyes upon Poland, upon India, upon Ireland, and upon the ocean? In this wide scope, they would have found ample opportunities to prove to all the world that they honestly believed that the war which they waged against France was dictated by philosophy, justice and necessity, and, as they pretended, for the security and happiness of the world.
Far different was the conduct of the confederates. No ray of hope was afforded in any of these important relations; so that while this mighty project against France was going on, and ready to burst with a tremendous explosion, the chains of slavery and subjugation were forged anew, and the peaceful enterprises of the ocean were not only disturbed, but forbidden.
It will be answered that the confederations was formed, not against France, but against Bonaparte. Poor, pitiful subterfuge!! What more is Bonaparte than an elected chief, whose distinguished talents and matchless achievements—whose public and private character procured for him the distinction and elevation which he holds?
How could it be otherwise? Late in the year 1793, Bonaparte, by the intrigues of traitors, was compelled to abandon his native island, Corsica, where he lived in retirement; he sought and received employment in the French army; his talents and heroism soon gave him celebrity; rank ensued, and his deeds have surpassed all example. The popularity and power of this extraordinary character, has not, nor does not derive its support from any other source than the conviction which exists in the mind of every Frenchman, that he deserves the nation's confidence and gratitude. Nor is there a Frenchman who does not well know that the combined nation, tho' said to be against Bonaparte, was against France.
These things are known to all the world; and although every Tyro in history will be compelled to acknowledge them, yet they make a leap over all that is true, reasonable and just, and endeavor to destroy their victims with the talons of calumny; and to heighten the picture of injustice, they attempt to canonize some of the tyrants and oppressors of the present age. Among these, Louis the 16th has been represented as a mere model of virtue and benevolence, and that, as a punishment for his death, not only all Frenchmen who then existed, but all who have borne a part in any of the subsequent events, and above all, Bonaparte ought to be destroyed. They say that Bonaparte is a tyrant, and at the same instant declare that sanguinary and regicide France, as they are pleased to express themselves, deserves to be ruled with a rod of iron. If they are in earnest in these declarations, then Bonaparte is the man of all the world whom they ought most to respect, and for whose preservation they ought to confederate, until the French people shall be sufficiently scourged; such is the paradoxical nonsense which is daily uttered and reechoed.
Strange, indeed, if Bonaparte is a tyrant, that among the mighty hosts whom he has commanded in different quarters of the globe in so many battles, and in all the stages and events of reviews, marches, and military operations, not one more superlatively wicked than all the rest, has been found to strike the foremost man of all the world, and thus enrol his murderous name high in the annals of infamy.
To restore the Bourbons, to reinstate the ancient privileges, and to cover emancipated France with new terrors and chains—these were the projects of the humbled coalitions, & these are the things for which those who weep over the triumph of Bonaparte, the battle of Austerlitz, and the treaty of Presburg, give way to groans, sighs and tears. If the deluded enthusiasts, retailers and trumpeters of these errors and creeds, believed in an hundredth part of the miseries, to which the degraded and oppressed peasantry of France were formerly exposed, they would turn away from these erroneous opinions with shame and mortification, and would consider, not only Bonaparte, but all others who contributed to oppose or prevent the restoration of the ancient order of things, as the benefactors of mankind. As it does not fall to the lot of all who read newspapers, to be acquainted with the history of nations, a few examples illustrative of these truths will now be given.
"In the time of Louis the 14th, the Count de Charolais was accustomed to shoot his peasants, by way of amusement, and instead of being, executed for these assassinations, he was frequently pardoned by the king. The reply of the king upon one of these occasions, was worthy of a monarch who was indirectly an accomplice, in all the murders after the first—'I will pardon you, but at the same time, promise like grace to any one who will kill you.'"
Again. "The inhabitants of Mount Lura were actually slaves at the commencement of the revolution, being the absolute property of the noble chapter of St. Cloud. Jean Jacob, one of the natives who repaired to Paris in 1789, solemnly declared, that in his time, M. de Beaufrémont, Abbot of Clairvaux, was accustomed to fire at the peasants. This amusement he said was then so common, that it obtained the name of the chase of the slaves, or peasants, just as in this country
we say, the chase of the fox. Such were some of the atrocities of the ancient privileged orders. Such are the things which they who wish for the destruction of Bonaparte, are willing to restore. Indeed—and was it for this, that Europe has been convulsed, that her potentes have confederated, her treasure has been exhausted, and her blood has been wasted? Is it to allow to such as Charolais and Beaufrémont, the privilege of shooting poor people when they please!!"
But even admitting that the general conduct of Bonaparte was as culpable as it has been represented, and that he was advancing with rapid and gigantic strides to universal dominion, which all the powers of Europe cannot stop, would it not be highly indecorous, as well as imprudent, to irritate and provoke one to whom the mighty nations of Europe were about to prostrate themselves, as subjects or tributaries?
Every body knows that Great Britain, Russia and Austria, lately confederated against France, and exerted all the means which they possessed for the purpose of destroying the French empire; they pretended to fear the projects of Bonaparte, while two of these powers were preparing chains for the inhabitants of Asia, and seemed to threaten every thing between the Black Sea and Indian Ocean, with subjugation. And although these things were well known to all Europe, they denied to France the right of securing her own repose, by natural and reasonable boundaries.
Notwithstanding this powerful confederacy, and the hostile attitude which Bonaparte was obliged to assume & support, it is universally admitted, that he has done more to assist arts, science, agriculture, manufactures and commerce, during his short and splendid course, than was ever performed by all the Bourbon kings? New roads, canals, public improvements and institutions, alike useful, necessary and ornamental every where appear.
The reader is desired to reflect upon this picture; and if true, let him then say, whether it is good for the interests of the world, that this course of things should be changed; that havoc, desolation, cannage and depopulation, should convert France into a howling wilderness, merely because the inhabitants have thought fit to elevate an enterprising and distinguished individual to the highest station of human glory; or because the fugitive and paraded Bourbons pour out their puerile complaints?
To those who wish to impose upon France such great changes and misfortunes, a few questions are propounded—Do they know any thing of the history and half depopulated, and enslaved countries which are situated between the Indus and Ganges? Have they ever heard of the fertile plains, and once peaceful inhabitants of Indostan? Do they ever reflect upon the wide difference between peace, happiness and national independence, and war, misery and subjugation? Do they believe, if military depredations should be organised between the Rhine and the Po, that a host of Clives, Rumbolds, Hastings, Allilas, Alarics, Odoacers, Snwarrows, Korsaks & Kutesows, would not every where spread terror, dismay and death—would not literally, cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war ?
Fortunately for the world, these scenes of imaginary woe, have been prevented by the capture of Ulm, the battle of Austerlitz, the treaty of Presburg, but above all, by the genius of Bonaparte; so that now he has before him an illustrious opportunity of proving that he has indeed contended for the repose and security of France, and the happiness of the world.
To those who ask why these things are published, it might be sufficient to reply, "they contain the truth;" but the writer chooses to say more. Such publications appear, at this time, to be particularly necessary, not only to counteract groundless prejudices, but to caution the Americans from suffering either fears, hopes or dislikes to entangle them in the wars, projects and disputes of Europe. Let us preserve a fair and even course. Let us render injury to neither. But if, peradventure, wayward and uncontrolable events have given occasion for reasonable complaints, let us make such honorable reparation as is suitable to the duties and principles of a nation, which in her regards for national independence, forgets not the attributes of justice.
AN AMERICAN. VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1806.
Delegates elected to serve in the next General Assembly of Virginia. Campbell, Thos M. Clarke, Wilson Davenport. Goodland, Thos. Miller, William R. Fleming. Mecklenburg, Hutchins Ferrel, Chas. G. Field. Norfolk county, Wm Lindsay, Jas. W. Murdaugh. Hanover, John Bowe, Bathurst Jones. Louisa, — Watson, — Garret. Dinwiddie, J. Goodwyn, T. B. Robertson.
FROM WASHINGTON CITY, April 21.
On Saturday the Senate considered the bill, sent from the House of Representatives, repealing the acts laying duties on salt, and continuing in force, for a farther time, the first section of the act, entitled, "an act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States, against the Barbary powers," and struck out the two first sections which repeal the acts laying duties on salt—Yeas 16—Nays 9.
Our last paper contains an erroneous statement, into which we were led by an error in the Journal of the Senate, from which we made an extract relative to the proceedings of that body on the bill to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares, and merchandise.
In this statement the Yeas and Nays are given, as though they had been taken on the resolution offered by Mr. Tracy, whereas they were in fact taken on the motion of Mr. Tracy to postpone the bill, for the purpose of considering that resolution.
Wm. PINKNEY, Esquire, Attorney-General of Maryland, has been appointed Minister Extraordinary to the Court of Great-Britain, by the President of the United States. The appointment was unanimously approved by the Senate.
Congress adjourned on Monday night, about twelve o'clock. The following Acts were passed during the last Session:
1 An act making an additional appropriation for the naval service, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five. 2 An act supplementary to the "act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by virtue of the convention of the 30th April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French republic." 3. An act to provide for light houses in Long Island sound, and to declare Roxbury, in the state of Massachusetts, to be a port of delivery.
4 An act making an additional appropriation to supply the deficiency in the appropriation for the naval service, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five. 5 An act making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations. 6 An act making a further appropriation for the support of the library. 7 An act for the relief of the governor, secretary and judges, of the late territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio.
8 An act to repeal, in part, the fourth section of an act, intitled "An act to authorise a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Gallipolis, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9 An act authorising the sale of a tract of land in the town of Cincinnati, and state of Ohio. 10 An act to suspend commercial intercourse between the United States and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo. 11 An act extending the powers of the surveyor general to the territory of Louisiana, and for other purposes. 12 An act for altering the time for holding the circuit court in the district of N. Carolina, and for abolishing the July term of the Kentucky district court.
13 An act declaring the consent of congress to an act of the state of Pennsylvania, intitled "An act to empower the board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia to collect a certain duty on tonnage, for the purposes therein mentioned." 14 An act to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to state judges and state courts. 15 An act declaring the town of Jersey in the state of New Jersey, to be a port of delivery, and for erecting a light-house on Wood island, or Fletcher's neck, in the state of Massachusetts. 16 An act to regulate the laying out and making a road from Cumberland, in the state of Maryland, to the state of Ohio. 17 An act to incorporate the trustees of the Presbyterian congregation of George town, and for other purposes.
18 An act declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of South Carolina, passed on the 21st day of December, in the year 1804, so far as the same relates to authorizing the city council of Charleston, to impose and collect a duty on the tonnage of vessels from foreign ports. 19 An act for the relief of Peter Landais. 20 An act relating to bonds given by marshals. 21 An act to ratify a resolution expressive of the sense entertained by Congress, of the disinterested and benevolent attentions manifested by his Danish majesty's consul residing at Tripoli, to captain Bainbridge, his officers and crew, during their captivity at Tripoli. 22 An act for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States.
23 An act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war. 24 An act to regulate and fix the compensation of the officers of the Senate and House of Representatives. 25 An act directing the secretary of the treasury, to cause the coast of North Carolina, between cape Hatteras and cape Fear, to be surveyed. 26 An act regulating the currency of foreign coins in the United States. 27 An act to authorise the secretary of war to issue land warrants, and for other purposes. 28 An act for the relief of Gilbert C. Russell. 29 An act to suspend the sale of certain lands in the state of Ohio, and the Indiana territory. 30 An act authorizing a detachment from the militia of the United States.
31 An act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and six. 32 An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares, and merchandise. 33 An act making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and six. 34 An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to the territorial courts." 35 An act supplementary to the act for the payment of claims of citizens of the U. States, on the government of France.
36 An act to authorise the state of Tennessee to issue grants and perfect titles to certain lands therein described, and to settle the claims to the vacant and unappropriated lands within the same.
37 An act to repeal so much of any act as authorises the receipt of evidence of the public debt in payment for lands of the U. States, and for other purposes relative to the public debt. 38 An act for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes. 39 An act making appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties. 40 An act making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and six. 41 An act for erecting certain light houses in the state of Massachusetts: for building a beacon or pier at Bridgeport, in the state of Connecticut, and for fixing buoys in Pamlico sound, in the state of North Carolina.
42 An act making a further appropriation towards completing the south wing of the Capitol, at the City of Washington. 43 An act further to alter and establish certain post roads, and for other purposes. 44 An act to regulate and fix the compensation of clerks, and for other purposes. 45 An act to provide for the adjustment of titles of land in the town of Detroit and territory of Michigan, and for other purposes. 46 An act making provision for the compensation of witnesses who attended the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase.
47 An act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act for ascertaining and adjusting the titles and claims to land within the territory of Orleans, and the district of Louisiana." 48 An act for fortifying the ports and harbors of the United States and for building gun boats. 49 An act to amend in the cases therein mentioned the "Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." 50 An act in addition to an act, intitled "An act regulating the grants of lands and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee."
51 An act regulating the claims to land in the Indiana Territory, and state of Ohio. An act in addition to an act supplementary to the act providing for a naval peace establishment.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in Paris, dated Feb. 5. "My own opinion is we shall go to war neither with England nor Spain; though the general opinion here with respect to the latter is suspended and anxious. Several cidevant nobles have been within a few days ordered to quit Paris, at fifty leagues distance. Prince Joseph is gone to Naples, of which he will doubtless be king."
Massachusetts Election.—According to the returns, from 216 towns, published in the Boston Centinel, the votes for governor were—For Sullivan 22,724; Strong 26,157: present federal majority 3,433. In the same towns, last year, Sullivan had 21,255; Strong 24,435, majority 3,180—difference in favor of the republican candidate, since last year 253.
Extract of a letter from a commercial house in Point Peter, to another in New York, dated March 18th. "Since the 1st inst. government has laid the following additional duties on produce:
"On brown sugar 2 livres per 1000 wt. on clayed do. 6 do. do.; on coffee 12 do. do.; on cotton 10 do. do.; on cocoa campeachy and logwood 10 per cent. ad valorem; and 3 livres on each puncheon of rum. "Provisions and dry goods exported in any other vessel than the one in which they were imported, pay 10 per cent. ad valorem."
Letters from Canton, via Boston, state that the English China fleet had safely arrived there.—Phil. Gaz.
Richmond Academy Lottery.
Table with 4 columns: Prize, No., Amount, Amount. Rows include: Prize of 100 Dollars—No. 4428; Prize of 50 Dollars—4936; Prize of 25 Dollars—No. 5483; Blank—Nos. 4315 4434 6142 7258 7122 4945 5402 6178 5769 4823 5183 7507 5345 4132 3875 3994 9120 5761 4229 7375 6210 7465 7132 4197 5765 7653 6618 4723 7337 4230 7579 6044 4587 3847 6613 3020 4033 7381 4365 6417 3677 0709 4360 4473 5772 32 6976
DIED—Greatly regretted, on Wednesday the 16th inst. Mrs. MARY R. RANDOLPH wife of Thomas Randolph, Esq. of Morven. After a lingering and most painful illness, which she endured with the unshaken fortitude of a christian. To do justice to the many excellencies, and many virtues, which ever distinguished this amiable lady, in the various characters of a dutiful daughter, a loving sister, an affectionate partner, and fond mother, would transcend the feeble powers of the warmest panegyrist. Alas! she was snatched from her numerous friends, and weeping relatives, in the prime of life, and meridian of domestic happiness. Leaving one lovely cherub to mourn a loss "mama!" she resigned her breath without a groan, amidst that calm serenity, which conscious innocence alone bestows. "So unaffected, so composed a mind, "So firm, yet soft, so strong, yet so refined, "Heav'n, as its purest gold, by tortures try'd, "The saint sustained it, but the woman dyed."
NOT LOST; BUT GONE BEFORE. Deceased this life the 12th instant, the amiable spouse of Mr. EDWARD JANSON, merchant in Charlotte county. She sustained with remarkable patience, a lingering, but painful disease, and exhibited in her last moments, a fortitude not self collection rarely met with, which proved a source of lively consolation to a numerous and respectable train of relatives. But if we hope for that we see not, then let us with patience wait for it.
On Tuesday the 15th April last, died suddenly by the Hon. EDWARD SHIPPEN, late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, in the 78th year of his age.
DIED—In London on the 13th December last, HENRY SAMSON WOODFALL, Esq. aged 87 years—who for forty years conducted "The Public Advertiser," in which the celebrated letters of Junius were originally published.

New-York Grand Literature LOTTERY, No. 4. AUTHORISED by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them— Positively begins drawing in May next. 25,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, HIGHEST PRIZES. Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths, are now selling in a great variety of numbers, at G. & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, No 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York. Where was sold in the two last lotteries, the HIGHEST PRIZE in each, and other capitals to an enormous amount, amongst which are the following. No 17199 (highest prize) 25 000 dollars No 3929 (highest prize) 20 000 dollars No 15298 3 000 dollars No 13944 2 000 dollars No 25396 2 000 dollars No 28573 2 000 dollars No 3978 1 000 dollars No 20555 1 000 dollars No 22315 1 000 dollars Besides a great number of 500, 200, 100 dollar prizes, &c. * Distant adventurers, by forwarding bank notes of any description in letters post paid, to G. & R. Waite, may have tickets and shares sent them to any amount, with the utmost punctuality and perfect safety, to any part of the United States, and the earliest advice will be sent of their success.—Price of Tickets Seven Dollars. New-York, February 16th, 1806. Sw
Bohn & Hubner, HAVE RECEIVED FROM BREMEN, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN LINENS, CONSISTING OF Osnaburgs, Rouen Sheetings, Ticklenburgs, Platlans, Hessians, Brown Rolls, &c. Which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms. Richmond, March 22d, 1806. It
THE IMPORTED HORSE ARCHER, Will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, 6 miles from Richmond and 18 from Petersburg, and will cover mares at the low price of 20 dollars the season (to commence on the 20th inst. and expire on the 1st of August) or 15 dollars, if sent with the mares—10 dollars the single leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare being in foal, with half a dollar to the groom in either case. Notes, payable on the 1st of August, will be expected with the mares. Archer is a fine brown, 16 hands high, remarkably gay and active—He was raised by the late Duke of Cumberland, and at his sale was bought by Mr. Broadhurst, who entered him for the Derby stakes, for which he was a very great favorite, until he fell lame in training, which prevented him from appearing as a racer. ARCHER was got by Faggervill, his dam (bred also by the Duke of Cumberland) sister to Graces by Eclipse, granddam by Young Cade, out of Miss Thigh, who was the dam of Selim, and got by Rib—Graces's Lady Thigh, by Partner—Greyhound—Curwen's Bay. Faggervill was bred by Snatton, and was got by Snap, out of Miss Cleveland by Regulus, her dam the famous Midge, by a well bred son of Bay Bolton, granddam by Bartlett's Children, great granddam by Honeywood's Arabian, out of the dam of the two True Blues. Faggervill was own brother to Mr. Snatton's mare Papillon, who was the dam of Sir Peter Teazle, Wren, Lady Teazle, &c. & to his mare Midules, the dam of Seagull, Coddy, Moddy, &c. and at 3, 4 and 5 years old, was accounted one of the best horses of his year. For the satisfaction of gentlemen who may wish to breed from Archer, I have the proper to publish the certificates of John Tayloe and Carter Beverley, Esquires. I do hereby certify that the brown stud horse Archer, was sent to me by Mr. Rives, of London, and from the certificates I have seen of his blood, as well as the tracing his pedigree in the general stud book of England, where it may be fully ascertained, I believe him to be of as good blood as most horses that have been imported into this country. JOHN TAYLOE. January 27, 1806. I do hereby certify that the imported horse Archer, stood at my farm, in Culpeper county, the last two years, and that his colts were generally superior to almost any in that and the adjoining counties of Fauquier, Madison & Orange. I have been very anxious to purchase the horse, but the proprietor, Mr. Thomas Rives, of London, and myself, could not agree upon the price. Given under my hand at Williamsburg, this 16th day of Feb 1806 CARTER BEVERLEY. Attest—GAWIN G. COLEIN Good and extensive pastureage is provided, and the greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but no responsibility for either. ROBERT TEMPLE. Ampthill, 17th March, 1806. If
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber intending to move to the state of Kentucky next fall, offers for SALE his TRACT of LAND, lying in the county of Hanover, within fifteen miles of Richmond, ten of Pag's town, and six of the courthouse, on Crump's creek, which affords ten or twelve acres of Meadow Land. This tract of land contains 325 1-2 acres, is as well timbered and watered as any tract of land in the county, has about 200 acres cleared, and is in fine order for cropping. The dwelling house is 50 feet by 28, containing two rooms below stairs and three above; a barn 30 feet by 40, and all necessary out-houses; 150 apple trees, also a quantity of fruit trees of almost every kind. Should the above land not be sold by the first day of October next, it will on that day be offered for sale to the highest bidder; terms of sale, one half cash, and a credit of twelve months given for the balance. Bond with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Also, on the same day and place, will be offered for sale, the CROP of CORN and FODDER, HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, STOCK, and PLANTATION UTENSILS. It is presumable any person wishing to purchase, will first view the land, before the day of sale, which will be shown by making application to the subscriber, who lives on the premises. JOHN RUSSELL. March 4th, 1806. Sw P.S. 330 Acres of Land adjoining the above, may be had.
WANTED as House-Keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov 6, 1805. If
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale. The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Parent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d Mch, 1805.
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND, about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Ex'or. & Ex'ix. of S. Couch.
A. Hewes & Co. HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Shapard & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles, Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cogniac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate; Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubbs in sets, &c. &c. Richmond, Feb. 10th, 1806.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS, have made their escape from the Penitentiary: I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 31st day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and is a shoemaker by trade. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
NOTICE. I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1805, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of. Walter Irvine. New-Canton, 20th Feb. 1806. If
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of May next, (being court day) a TRACT of LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian, from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Johnston, } Prince Edward, 17th March, 1806. tds
JAMES WALKER & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general that they have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia a complete assortment of GOODS Suitable to the approaching Spring season, which they are now opening in the House formerly occupied by Clifton Garland, esq. in the town of Warren, where they will sell very low for Cash, country Produce, or on a short Credit to punctilious customers. They will also receive flour, &c. on storage, and will pay great attention to having the same forwarded to Richmond, as the owners may direct. Sw Warren, Feb. 30th, 1805.
A FEW COPIES of the American Clerk's Magazine, Or, POCKET CONFETANCER, Are just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store.
SALES AT AUCTION, AT REQUESTS. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Mr. Richard Young & others, bearing date the 11th of February, 1804, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due Mr. Guley Lewis and Mrs. Susanna Lewis, will be SOLD, on the premises, on Saturday the 28th inst. for ready money, the LOT or LOTS, expressed in said deed, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the balance due, together with expenses attending the execution of said trust. John Prosser, } Trustees. John Foster, } Richmond, April 1st, 1806. tds
Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor. In obedience to this instruction, and in the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (if)
JUST received from London, and for sale by Wm. Crozier, in Manchester, a complete and general assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds, All of the last year's growth. N.B. The above collection of seeds may be had at Mr. Oakley Phillips' next door above Russell & Wallace's, main street, Richmond. William Crozier. Richmond, 7th March, 1806. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Chancelor H. Saunders and Jane his wife, and Liacombe Wash, to the subscribers for the purpose of securing a debt due to Samuel H. Saunders, (since assigned to Robert Lewis, sen. dec. and now due to his representatives) from the said Liacombe Wash—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the premises, on the 1st day of May next, one certain Tract or Parcel of LAND, lying and being in the county of Powhatan, and described in the said deed as follows, to wit: Bounded by the great deep creek on the west, by the land of Wm. Hickman on the north, and by the lands of John H. Saunders on the east, and by the Southham Glebe lands on the south, containing by estimation two hundred and twenty nine acres, be the same more or less, it being the land on which the said Liacombe Wash now resides, or so much of the said land as will be sufficient to discharge the amount due on the said deed of trust. Signed, David Owen, sen. } Trustees. Robert C. Pleasants, } John H. Saunders, Jr. } Powhatan, April 8th, 1806. tds
STRAYED or stolen from the commons, some time last week, a likely grey HORSE, in good order, about 7 or 8 years old, nothing remarkable recollected about him. I will give a generous reward to any person that will bring him to me in Richmond. April 9th 1806. J. PENN.
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
Robin Red Breast, A fine bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England in spring 1804—Will stand the ensuing season at my stable, in the Manakin Town, on James river, 17 miles above Richmond, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the first of October, 1806, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive high and low ground pastureage gratis, under strong fences—the greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes. PEDIGREE. Robin Red Breast was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his granddam Papillon (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great granddam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great granddam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues. [Taken from the general Stud Book.]
PERFORMANCES. In 1800, (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden place, beating Mr. Day's Raginer, by Precipitate, and Mr. Car's Prosper. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New Castle, July 3d, he won the maiden purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpator, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Warwick, Sept. 3, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr. Tharm's Marquis. He won the purse at Lichfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's B. h. by Portia's, and distancing Brooke's Baron Nile, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cacoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. March 1st, 1806. THOMAS HARRIS. Im
A FEW COPIES of the American Clerk's Magazine, Or, POCKET CONFETANCER, Are just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store.
The Fairfield Races Will commence on Monday the 4th of May, and continue for four days. 1st DAY—The SOCKET CLUB CUP , free for all ages, the horses being bona fide the property of the members a distance 3 mile heats. 2d DAY—The SOCKET CLUB PURSE , of four hundred and fifty dollars, four mile heats. 3d DAY—The PURSE of the PROPRIETOR of the COURSE , for two hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats. 4th DAY—A STEEPLE STAKE for three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats; one hundred dollars entrance—This subscription will remain open until the 5th May. Weights as follows: Aged Horses, 133 lbs. 6 years old, 128 5 do. do. 118 4 do. do. 106 3 do. do. 90 Mares and Geldings allowed 5 lbs. I wish to rent the Dining House, & the Booths in the Field; those who have formerly rented them, shall have a preference, application must be made immediately. The members of the club, will please to observe a little more punctuality, in paying up their subscriptions, as the money on each day, has to be placed in the hands of the Judges. Those gentlemen, who have not yet paid up their forfeits, in the produce Sweep Stake, won last October, by Mr. Hugh Wylie, will be so good as to pay it to Mr. Wylie, or the Treasurer, by the last day of the races in May next. ESME SMOCK, Treasurer and Proprietor of the Course.
THE Private Academy of Doctor HALLER, will be removed on the first day of May next, to that large brick house lately built by Colonel Harvie, not far from the scale house. On the said day, a certain number of fresh scholars will be admitted to the said institution; but only children of approved habits & deportment can be entered; as Dr. H. is firmly determined to adhere to the rules and regulations mentioned in his plan of education, the printed copies of which may be had at his house. Richmond, April 5, 1806. Sw
Valuable Property for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Doct. James Warrall and Rebecca his wife bearing date the 22d June, 1805, to secure the payment of a purchase made of Mr. Wilshire M. Lewis, executor of Francis Lewis, dec. will be SOLD, on the premises, on Friday the 9th of May next, ONE TRACT OF LAND, conveyed in said trust, lying in the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond, and containing four hundred and ninety-three acres more or less together with one Negro Man, Austin, one Negro Woman, Rachel, two bay Horses, three milch Cows, three Heifers, and one Wagon and Gear, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £1515 19 6, current money of Virginia, due the said Wilshire M. Lewis, ex'r. of Francis Lewis, dec. together with the expenses attending the execution of said trust—in the following payments as expressed in said deed of trust, viz — one moiety thereof for ready money, with the interest on the amount of said purchase £1515 19 6 from the 21st day of February, 1804, to the 21st of February, 1805, except 550 dollars, which has already been paid—and the residue payable in two years from the 21st February last (1806) with interest thereon from the aforesaid 21st February, 1806, payable the said interest annually.—A deed of trust on the property will be required. At the same time and place will be SOLD, the remainder of the Stock and Plantation Utensils, on said farm, on a credit of six months, for all sums above ten dollars, with bond and approved security. Also, will be HIRED, the time of 3 Likely Negroes, until Christmas next. John Prosser, } Trustees. William Moncreiffe, } Richmond, April 14, 1806. tdf
NOT CE. THE partnership of JOHN BUTLER & Co. at Cartersville is this day dissolved by mutual consent—The collection of debts due to that concern are committed entirely to Wm. Mackenzie, the acting partner of Wm. Mackenzie & Co. and to him alone or to any one he may appoint, is payment to be made. John Butler. Wm. Mackenzie & Co. Richmond, 10th April, 1806. Sw
ALL persons indebted to the late concern of John Butler & Co. are requested to make payment to Mr. Robert Atkinson, as he alone I have authorised to grant discharges for the same. Wm. Mackenzie.
THE holders of Prizes in the first Class of the William & Mary Lottery, are informed, that every exaction is making to obtain payment for the tickets sold on credit, which those thus indebted, are again apprized, will become due on the 15th present; and are earnestly entreated, to make immediate remittances to the subscriber. So soon as funds sufficient to discharge such claims or the major part of them, are on hand, those entitled to receive bonds, or notes in payment, may on application have their claims immediately satisfied. The TICKETS for the 2d CLASS are preparing, and will be shortly ready for delivery by RO GREENHOW, Agent & Treasurer. April 10, 1806. Nov
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN from the subscriber about the 20th of November last, a negro man named TOM, 17 or 18 years old, of a very black complexion, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and very stout made; I deem it unnecessary to describe any of his clothing which he took with him, as it is presumed he has changed them before this time. I am told he is looking about Richmond and passes as a freeman, and calls his name Billy. Any person delivering the said negro to me, or securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. All persons are forewarned from employing or harboring the said slave. RICHARD CLARKE. New-Market, Amherst, March 26, 1806. Sw
TO be SOLD, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 11450 dollars 94 cents due and payable the first day of January last, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS. The sale will be made on the premises, on the 5th day of June next. BEN. MOSEY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. April 10, 1806. tds
LOST or mislaid, a NOTE, for one Hnd. Tobacco, inspected in the name of Thomas H. Wooding on the 27th May, 1805—Wights, No. Ec. 9763, 1599, 15, 1490, I forewarn any person from receiving or trading for the same, as the law has been complied with. Colin MacRae. Manchester, 14th April, 1806. Sw
In Henrico County Court, February 4th, 1806. William Sydnor & Amey Sydnor, plaintiffs. Against Lucy Sydnor, widow and admx. of Robert Sydnor, dec. Anthony Sydnor, Fortuna Sydnor, and William Moss and Judith his wife, defendants. THE defendant Anthony Sydnor, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided, 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 by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in June next and answer the bill of the said complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the courthouse door on two successive court days. Teste. GEO. CHISMAN, D. C.
NEGREES FOR SALE. BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to us by John H. Mannin, bearing date the fifteenth day of February last, for the purpose of securing the payment of his bond to John Butler, Esq. bearing date the same time, and due the first day of March next, will be SOLD at Thomas Colley's tavern, in Cartersville, on the first day of May next if fair, for the next fair day, at public auction, for CASH, four negro SLAVES, to wit: Cesar, Jim, Lewis, and Phillis. Thomas H. Walton, } Trustees. Archibald Taylor, } Cartersville, March 25, 1806. [w5t]
DOCT. WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCoull, and the 2d door below the corner formed by the main street and the cross street leading from Col. Mayo's bridge. In addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of Articles in the Apothecary line, all of which are offered for sale at reduced prices. It is his intention to devote a great share of his attention personally to his shop. Orders from Merchants, Physicians and others, will be faithfully attended to.—Families can be supplied with Medicines of every kind, accompanied with proper instructions as to their mode of exhibition. Richmond, Jan. 28th, 1806. wlf
Valuable Property for Sale. THE subscriber is disposed to sell his FARM whereon he now lives, in Charles City county, containing five hundred and thirty acres of land, a good brick dwelling house, and all other buildings necessary for the accommodation of a genteel family, situated immediately on Chickahominy river, about three miles above the mouth thereof. The natural advantages attached to this farm are admirable; all kinds of wild fowl are to be got in their season at very little trouble, and fish in great abundance at all seasons in the year are caught in seines, weirs, angling, &c. in the greatest perfection. The greater part of this farm is arable land, and good soil for the production of grain, with a considerable part well calculated for the growth of tobacco, and for raising stock of every kind—it is inferior to no farm of its size. All those advantages and conveniences render the premises desirable. Any person inclined to purchase can view the same and treat with the subscriber respecting the terms of sale, &c. and at the same time find no exaggeration made in estimation of this valuable property. MILES CARY. Charles City Co. March 1, 1806. w8*
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Jeremiah Rawlins, Jr. to us, for the benefit of James Oliver's executors, will be SOLD, for ready money, at Hanover courthouse, on the 15th of April next. The following Slaves, to wit: Dick, Caroline, Doctor, ages Glasgow, Esther and her five children, Polly, Judith, Lucy, Harry and Sally, or so many of them as will raise the sum of 2201, with the interest due thereon and the costs and charges attending the execution of the said trust. J. TEMPLE. TIL POLLARD. March 6, 1806. tds
NOTICE TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. DESIROUS of selling my Adm. of the estate of my deceased husband James Winfree; and in consequence of my inability to pursue such measures as are required to perfect that object, I have by letters of attorney appointed, and do hereby appoint, William Poinier and Leighton Wood of the city of Richmond, my attorneys in fact for the purposes aforesaid, with full authority in my name and in my behalf, to do and perform all things necessary to close the account. ANN WINFREE, Adm. of JAMES WINFREE, Decd. Chesterfield, 23d Feb. 1806. wlf
THE subscriber has extended his practice to the Superior Court of Chancery for the Williamsburg district. Patrick Hendon. S. Saley, Charles City Co. March 4, 1806. wlf