The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-02-21 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE—AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM—(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 92.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 21, 1806.
[VOLUME 2.]
Sale at Auction.
Will be sold on the premises, on Wednesday the 26th day of February, at 12 o'Clock:
THAT desirable TENEMENT, in which Mr. John Carter now resides, consisting of a half acre LOT OF LAND, a comfortable dwelling, and all necessary out houses in good repair, situated on the Main Street, in a healthy and flourishing part of this city, contiguous to the Capitol and the trading part of the town.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale. PROSSER & MONCURE. February 15. (tdf.)
MARSHAL'S SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Dillon, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Matthew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Saturday the 22d day of this month, the following, SLAVES, viz: Purvis, Peter, Billy, Cyrus, Betty, Joe, Ned and Nelly; or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five dollars and 34 cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-five dollars, part thereof, at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale.
WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. tdf.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
To be sold, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit in the Virginia district, between Plincaus Bond, attorney for the creditors of Rachel Edwards, plff, and David Rose and others, defts. in order to raise the sum of 967 dols. 89 cts. due and payable on the 5th day of July, 1805, and the further sum of 1886 dols. 68 cts. due 15th payable the 1st day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, situated by said Rose to contain 2603 acres.
The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 27th day of February next. Also on the 4th day of March next, under the aforesaid decree, will be sold at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a number of valuable SLAVES. BENY. MOSBY, D. M. for JUS. SCOTT, M. V. D. tdf.
FOR SALE.
THIRTY Bushels of Irish Potatoes, excellent, either for Table use or Seed.—Also, LONDON BROWN STOUT by the bottle, and PHILADELPHIA BEER on draft. Gentlemen may be furnished at any hour with VENISON, OYSTERS, &c. GEO. WATSON. February 15. (tdf.)
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
A TABLE is established in college, to receive boarders at the low rate of thirty dollars per quarter; it is intended that the table shall be plentifully furnished in a plain but decent style. Those who wish it, may be accommodated with Beds, Fuel and Candles at a moderate charge. January 25. s & tu 12t.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond.
IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the 5th circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, then guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.) Will be sold, upon the premises, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the 20th day of February next ensuing, the Houses, Lands and tenements situated on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond, at present occupied by Samuel Clark, Samuel Barrett & Co. and Barach H. Judah. The tenements will be set up separately, and there will be attached to each tenement the land now occupied therewith, and one third of a brick lumberhouse 60 by 30 feet.
The sales will be made by the subscribers as commissioners under the said decree, and the terms thereof will be one fourth of the purchase money paid down, one fourth in four months, one fourth in eight months, and the remaining fourth in twelve months from the day of sale—the purchasers to give bond for the three last installments, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid—on payment whereof and not before (as the property will be held liable for the purchase money, and subject to be sold to raise the said installments, or any, or either of them if not punctually paid) a conveyance or conveyances, will be executed by us as commissioners aforesaid to the purchaser or purchasers, in virtue of the said decree. GEO. FISHER, CHAS. J. MACMURDO, } Commissioners JAMES BROWN, } January 25. (tdf.)
IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN.
On the 26th day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county.
THE STUD of the late Col. John Hoomes, consisting of imported and country born Stallions, Brood Mares, and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best selected Stud, ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner, spared neither money or exertion, in procuring both at home and abroad such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success, as a breeder. To gentlemen who may feel a disposition to engage immediately in the sports of the turf, several fine three and four year olds could be highly recommended, for size, blood and figure. Should any of the Stud horses be farmed out for the approaching spring, the sale of such, will be postponed, until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be one half of the purchase money payable in six and the other at 12 months, to be secured by bond, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A considerable discount will be made for cash. Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale will positively take place on the day above stated. A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Bowling Green, January 23. (tdf.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the eleventh day of March next will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond; the following valuable property.
FOUR half acre LOTS, adjoining each other, forming what is usually called a square in the city of Richmond, and described in the plan of said city by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160. These Lots command beautiful prospects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build.
THE BRICK STORE or LUMBER HOUSE situated on the street which leads from the Main Street in Richmond to Shockoe Inspection, about 30 feet in breadth and about 52 feet in length, more or less, being part of the property formerly owned by Mr. Wm. Fenwick and lying between the building now occupied by Mr. George Watt and that owned by Mr. Marcus Elcan.
The MESSAGE or TENEMENT and parcel of ground containing one and an half acres more or less where Mr. Wm. Fenwick formerly resided, near Rocketts.
A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, the property intended for sale being well known to most persons residing in Richmond or the neighborhood—and it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will examine it—for which purpose the keys of both Tenements may be had by applying to Gallejo, Richard, & Co. who will give any further information that may be wished.
Terms of sale, approved endorsed notes negotiable at the bank of Virginia, at 9, 15, and 20 months. The legal title to be retained till the purchase money is paid, or Deeds of Trust to be executed by the purchasers as may be agreed on. GALLEJO, RICHARD & Co. February 6. (tdf.)
LAND.
Positively for sale by the subscriber,
ONE thousand acres, formerly known by the name of David Irvin's Quarter, on Otter river, in this county, adjoining the Land whereon the subscriber lives, where there is a merchant mill that makes as good flour as any in America; not more than twenty two miles from the flourishing town of Lynchburg, where there is a good market for all kinds of produce. On this tract there is much cleared land as is sufficient to work seven or eight hands to advantage, consisting of two fields of first rate river Low Ground and three of High Land, all in good order for cropping, the balance is in woods, a great part of which is heavily timbered, and a great quantity is good tobacco land; there is also on this tract abundance of the best spring water in every field, a good lime-stone quarry the quantity inexhaustible, also an overfeer's house, together with other necessary houses for plantation business. The Land is well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Wheat, Cotton, Corn, Rye, Oats and Flax; the situation is very healthy, and in a good neighborhood, attached to which is a very good range for all sorts of stock. The purchaser may be accommodated with every kind of stock, grain and plantation utensils, and possession given next Christmas, or sooner if required. Credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money at three equal annual payments, the other third will be required in hand. Tobacco, Bank stock, public securities or negroes will be received in payment. ROBERT SCOTT. Campbell, February 1. (tdf.)
WILL BE SOLD.
At Public Auction, in Charlottesville, on the 8th March next, 50 NEGROES. JAMES LINDSAY, HUGH NELSON. February 4. (tdf.)
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.
At the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the eighteenth day of March next ensuing.
THAT most valuable estate, situated in the county of Wythe, and commonwealth of Virginia, and heretofore well known by the name of Chiffwell's Lead Mines; but which, for sometime past hath been considered, as the property of Stephen Austin and company, of the city of Philadelphia, by virtue of a purchase thereof by them, made under a decree of the high court of chancery of the said commonwealth, with the terms whereof they have not complied.
That purchase was made on the 20th day of February 1799, for the sum of £ 6,505, and since that period, they have made sundry great and valuable improvements on the said estate.
The well known value of the property, and the certainty which the subscribers feel, that those who mean to become purchasers will satisfy themselves thereof, on view, render any further description of the property to be sold unnecessary.
The sale will be made in conformity to two several decrees of the superior court of chancery, which is directed by law to be held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond aforesaid, the one pronounced on the 6th day of June, and the other on the 7th day of October, in the year 1802.
Credit will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, for a term of nine months for one, and eighteen months for the other moiety of the purchase money, each moiety being secured not only by a bond with good security made payable to the subscribers, or the survivors of them, their executors, administrators or assigns, for the uses in the said decree specified, and bearing interest from the date; but also, by the retention of the legal estate, until the whole purchase money, with such interest, shall be fully paid; on which payment a conveyance or conveyances will be executed to the purchaser or purchasers in virtue of the said decree. JOHN WICKHAM, JOHN WARDEN, } Commissioners WILLIAM HAY, } court. Jan. 21. (tdf.)
NEGROES FOR SALE.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Hanover town, in the county of Hanover, on Tuesday the fourth day of next month, if fair, but if not, the next fair day.
ELEVEN likely NEGROES, belonging to the estate of Wm. Harris, dec'd. to satisfy a judgment obtained by Arnold's adm'rs. against the adm'rs. of the said Wm. Harris, dec'd. at the last Federal Court, held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond. The negroes consist of a middle aged and two young men, an elderly and three young women, two young boys, one about 12, and the other about ten years old, and two children. They are free from encumbrance, and therefore those who may become purchasers will meet with no difficulty as to the title. BEVERLY ROBINSON. Attorney in fact for Henry Harris, adm'rs. of Wm. Harris, dec'd. Feb. 13. eptds.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all claims upon which the ninth requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for sale at Mr. Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'Clock in the forenoon.
By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. February 13. (tdf.)
THE subscribers to the Library Society of Richmond, are desired to meet at Mr. Fletcher's Tavern, on Monday the twenty-fourth day of this month, at the hour of eleven o'Clock in the forenoon, to elect a President and three Directors, in conformity to the act of incorporation of the said Society, passed on the thirtieth day of January last.
Gentlemen who reside within the jurisdiction of the city of Richmond, or the limits of the town of Manchester, who wish to become members of the society, are requested to give in their names to the present directors before the twenty-fourth instant, in order that they may be qualified to vote for officers under the charter.
That the directors may be enabled to make an addition to the Library, the present members who are in arrears to the society, are desired to pay their balances to the treasurer. THE DIRECTORS. February 13. 18th & 22d.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement.—And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 22a. (tdf.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY—FOR SALE.
THAT large five story BRICK TENEMENT, north side of the Main-street leading to the Capitol, now occupied by Mr. S. Rawlings, and in which Mrs. Harris has an interest during her life time. The situation is surpassed by none, being near the bank, the Capitol, the basin, and the post-office. For terms apply to AUBIN LAFOREST. Jan. 30.
By Virtue of a Trust Deed from Alexander and Peter Field Trent, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the 25th of this month, in the town of Manchester, on the main street opposite the Old Warehouse, for cash or country produce, one half acre LOT OF LAND, with several HOUSES (with a little repairs may be made tenable.) JOHN ARCHER. February 8.
TO BE RENTED.
Till the 1st of January next, either with or without the office.
THE HOUSE on Shockoe Hill in which the subscriber lately resided. MERIWETHER JONES. February 4. (tdf.)
JOHN AMSDEN,
From New-York, a few doors below the Court-House, Richmond.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the house lately occupied by S. Osgood, as a blacksmith shop, where he is carrying on the above business in all its various branches. He makes Edge tools, Hoes, Horses and repairs Jack screws, Ditchers and Step Railing made to any pattern; House-Work in general executed with dispatch. He flatters himself that by the attention he will pay to his business, and from the experience he has had in the best class in the U. States, that he will give general satisfaction to those who are good enough to favor him with their custom. January 16. T. T. B. (tdf.)
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS the public that he has lately established a CABINET SHOP in the city of Richmond on the Cross-street leading up from Professer's Monument's Vendue-store, and near the Fire Insurance Office; where he intends manufacturing all kinds of Cabinet Ware in the most modern style; he flatters himself that those who may favour him with their commands, will find his work equal to any made in the state, as he has provided himself with the best of materials.
He will sell his furniture low for prompt payment only, as his situation will not admit of giving a credit. A few Windsor chairs on hand, well made, which will be sold uncommonly low for cash. January 30. (tdf.)
TO NON-RESIDENTS OF KENTUCKY.
THE SUBSCRIBER living in the neighborhood of Frankfort, Kentucky, having undertaken to pay the taxes of a number of gentlemen residing in Virginia and elsewhere, on their lands in this state, and finding that the returning of money to him for that purpose is attended with great difficulties, risk and trouble, proposes it to those gentlemen and any others who may find it an accommodation to them, the following plan, to wit: That they shall deposit their money in either of the banks of Richmond, Alexandria, George Town or Baltimore, on or before the first day of May annually, and authorize some person at those several banks to advise him by post of the amount, and to whom credit it shall be applied, and impanel him to draw for the same, payable on sight. The lands of non-residents are advertised about the first of July, which is an expense of twenty-five cents on each tract. The subscriber's draft will command the cash in this state, and as soon as his bills are honored at any of the abovenamed banks, he will advance the money in Kentucky, deducting seven and a half per cent commission for his trouble, in attending to and executing the business. He will inclose duplicate receipts to those banks in which the money is deposited, or to the proprietors of the lands, keeping the original in his own possession, to correct any errors which may occur in the auditors office of Kentucky. To those gentlemen who may wish to pay their taxes in this way, and who have not a personal acquaintance with the subscriber, he begs leave to refer them to the Hon. John Breckenridge, the Hon. Matthew Walton, Esquires, now in congress at the city of Washington, or to Gen. John Preston of Montgomery county, and Col. James Breckenridge of Botetourt county, Virginia, as the confidence which may be reposed in him.
NATHANIEL HART. N. B. The postage on all letters directed to me on the above business must be paid. December 10. (eFet May.)
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Seat of Government.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
February 12.
Mr. Smith of Maryland, submitted the following resolution, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Resolved, That from and after the _____ day of _____ next, it shall not be lawful to import into the United States, on board any foreign ship, any goods, wares, or merchandise, other than such as are of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the nation to which such foreign ship shall belong, except on board the ships of such foreign nations who admit the importation into their ports of goods, although they are not the growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States, in the ships or vessels of the United States.
Mr. Adams, agreeably to notice, yesterday asked and obtained leave to present a bill, which among other provisions authorizes the President of the United States in case of being disrespectfully treated by any foreign minister, to order him to withdraw from the seat of government or from the United States, and in case such minister within _____ days does not withdraw, authorizing the President to cause him to be sent home.
On Wednesday, the Senate took up the report of the committee to whom was referred that part of the President's message that relates to the aggressions of Britain.
The first resolution which is as follows, was adopted nemine contradicente.
1. Resolved, That the capture and condemnation, under the orders of the British government, and adjudication of their courts of admiralty, of American vessels and their cargoes, on the pretext of their being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great-Britain, prohibited in time of peace, is an unprovoked aggression upon the property of the citizens of these United States, a violation of their neutral rights, and an encroachment upon their national independence.
On the second resolution which is as follows: 2. Resolved, That the President of the U. States be requested to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great-Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations; and to enter into such arrangements with the British government, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the improvement of American seamen,) as may be consistent with the honor and interests of the U. States, and manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiation, that justice to which they are entitled—some conversation also, relative to the details. To the principle, contained in the resolution, no opposition was made. The Senate adjourned at the usual hour without coming to any decision.
Yesterday, after some debate on several amendments offered, none of which were agreed to, a debate commenced on the resolution generally.—Messrs Israel Smith, S. Smith, Anderson, Mitchell, Bayard, and Worthington spoke; when the Senate adjourned without coming to a decision.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 11.
Mr. John C. Smith from the Committee of Claims made a report on the petition of Peter Landais, recommending its indefinite postponement.
Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on the petition of John McFadden and Francis Johnson, concluding with a resolution that the prayer of the petitioners so far as relates to their exemption from debts due to the U. States, is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Crowninshield made a nearly similar report on the petition of John McFadden, which received the like reference.
The house took up the unfinished business of yesterday, being the report of a committee of the whole House, to strike out the 2d, 3rd and 4th sections of the bill to extend the time for taking the oath, and giving bond in cases of drawback, and for other purposes.
On concurring in this report a lengthy debate ensued. Messrs. John C. Smith, Jackson, Bedinger, and Holland, spoke in favor of concurring; and Messrs. Leib, Crowninshield, Newton, Brown, J. Clay, and Elmer against concurring in the report. When the question was taken by the yeas and nays, on concurrence, and carried—Ayes 71—Nays 45.
On motion of Mr. Leib the further consideration of the bill was postponed indefinitely—Ayes 60.
A message was received from the Senate stating that they had passed a bill, received from the House, for the relief of the governor, secretary and Judges of the Indiana territory.
That they had passed a bill for the sale of a lot of land in Cincinnati;
And that they had also passed a bill for the payment of the witnesses on the trial of Samuel Chase.
Of these bills the second was referred to the committee on public lands; and the third to the committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. J. Randolph said he had a report to make which, according to the rules of the House, required the galleries to be cleared. They were accordingly cleared for a few minutes; when the House adjourned.
Wednesday, February 12.
Mr. Sloan. Mr. Speaker, I trust I am correct in saying, that the representatives of the people in Congress assembled, are the only tribunal to whom they can look for redress of national grievances, and protection in their national rights—and secondly, that every member as a component part of the national legislature, has a right to introduce resolutions in such form, as he may think best calculated to redress existing grievances; or secure them from future injury and injury.
Notwithstanding several resolutions have been laid on the table respecting the improvement of our seamen by the commanders of British armed vessels, and their deportations on our commerce; I have seen none which I consider fully adequate to the purpose proposed; or couched in that firm, and decisive language, that I conceive the nature of the case requires. Under this impression I beg leave to offer a resolution; and previous thereto, ask the indulgence of the House to offer a few reasons.
Are not the people calling us from almost every part of the union? Previous to my leaving home to attend this session I expected the improvement of our seamen by British armed vessels, and their deportations on our commerce would have been the first business taken up; but, to my astonishment more than ten weeks have elapsed, and we are only preparing
to discuss this important subject. Is this giving immediate attention to the sufferings of our constituents? But, what astonishes me still more is, that by conversation I have had with some members, they appear yet unprepared to do any thing decisive.
One member (Mr. Nicholson) who offered a resolution two days past, objected to a former resolution offered by a member from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gregg) from an apprehension that it would injure our revenue, 5,000,000 of dollars (Here Mr. Nicholson explained, stating that he had only said that it would affect it to that amount.) Another member from Massachusetts (Mr. Crowninshield) well acquainted with mercantile business, supposed it would not injure it more than 1,000,000.
But I hope, Mr. Speaker, that however pleasing it may be to see our debt diminishing, and our revenue increasing; the fear of diminution of revenue, will never deter the Congress of the U. States, from supporting their national rights. I hope we shall not shrink from a temporary evil, to procure a great and permanent benefit.
In hearing the conversation of some members out of doors, and observing the delay that has taken place in the House, this query is excited from me; where is the spirit that actuated the noble patriots of seventy six, at the risk of life to oppose the unjust aggressions of Great-Britain? Has it fled from our land, or is it only sleeping? I hope the latter; and that it may speedily awake, re-freshed, and invigorated by its long nap.
But perhaps some may conclude, that I wish to involve the U. States in war—God forbid—I want to prevent war with those horrid engines made to destroy the human species. I want to prevent it by doing to all nations, as we would they should do unto us; are we to do nothing whilst we permit one of the belligerent powers, to impress, and keep on board her vessels of war, three thousand of our seamen, to assist in fighting her battles with other belligerent powers, in amity and peace with us? I want the U. States to treat Great-Britain as they would treat an individual, who in his dealings had evidently been unjust; break off all intercourse, until reparation is made for past injuries; and security given that they shall not be repeated in future. This line of conduct, I conceive, instead of producing war, would be the most certain means of securing a permanent, and lasting peace. In the present state of Europe, can Great-Britain do without our trade? Certainly she cannot—it is probable that Bonaparte has ere this time prohibited her trade with a considerable part of Europe. Thus circumstanced, trembling for her very existence, if we make a firm determined demand for reparation of damages, my opinion is, that she dare not, that she cannot nor will not refuse.
I will not detain the House at this time, with a more detailed investigation of the subject; but knowing it to be the desire of many of my constituents, & hoping that upon a full investigation, it will be the determination of this House, to adopt firm and decisive measures, for the purpose of obtaining redress for injuries sustained, and to prevent the like in future, I offer the following resolution, hoping the House will commit it to a committee of the whole, on the state of the union.
Whereas the commanders of British armed vessels have impressed many American seamen, and compelled them to bear arms on board said vessels, and assist in fighting their battles with nations in amity and peace with the U. States, and also brought into British ports for adjudication, many merchant vessels, sailing under the flag, and owned by citizens of the said U. States where some have been a long time unjustly detained, and others condemned, contrary to justice and the law of nations.
For remedy whereof,
Resolved, That in case the government of Great-Britain shall neglect, or refuse for _____ months to restore all American seamen impressed, and detained as aforesaid, and also discharge all American vessels detained contrary to the law of nations, making compensation for the loss sustained by such detention, & also for those condemned as prizes; all trade and intercourse shall thenceforth cease, and be prohibited between these U. S. and Great-Britain and her dependencies, until equitable arrangements shall be made between the two governments, that shall insure a return, or compensation for property unjustly seized and condemned; and also the restoration of American seamen to liberty & their country. Provided also, that upon such arrangements being made, the President of the U. S. shall have power, by proclamation, to open trade and commerce, upon the principle of such equitable arrangements between the said United S. and Great-Britain, and her dependencies.
This resolution was immediately considered, and referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
On the motion of Mr. J. Clay, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the bill declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of Pennsylvania, entitled "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."
This bill authorizes the imposition of four cents a ton on all vessels clearing out of the port of Philadelphia for any foreign port, to be expended in building piers in, and otherwise improving the navigation of the Delaware.
On this bill a debate of considerable length arose; Messrs. J. Clay, Findley, Leib and Marion supporting, and Messrs. J. C. Smith, Crowninshield, Quincy and Ely opposing it.
It was opposed on two grounds; on the ground of unconstitutionality, and inexpediency. On the former ground it was contended that the imposition of the proposed

the ground of expediency, they represented the navigation of the Delaware as seriously obstructed by a shoal which was every year increasing, and which might, unless measures were taken, operate at some future period to the destruction of the navigation. The tax asked would be paid exclusively by vessels trading from the port of Philadelphia, and ought not, therefore, to be opposed by those whose interests were not in the least implicated. It was added that it was strange that, while scarcely a year passed without large appropriations being made from the general treasury for the erection of light houses in various parts of the United States, the request of the merchants of Philadelphia to be authorized to subject themselves to a tax for the improvement of the navigation of the only port in Pennsylvania, should be opposed.
The question was then put on Mr. Crowninshield's motion to strike out the first section, which was negatived—Ayes 27.
Mr. Crowninshield moved to amend the bill so as to confine the duty to vessels belonging to the port of Philadelphia.
Mr. Crowninshield spoke in favor of, and Messrs. J. Clay, Sloan, Conrad and Elmer against this amendment, which was disagreed to—Ayes 12.
Mr. Crowninshield offered an amendment limiting the duration of the bill to three, instead of four years.
Messrs. Crowninshield, Southward and Ely supported; and Messrs. J. Clay, Leib and Sloan opposed; when the question was put, and the amendment disagreed to—Ayes 34—Noes 56.
The committee then rose, and the House ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Smilie submitted two resolutions for receiving the Treaty of Columbia, similar to those heretofore offered, with this difference that the present resolutions include a reception of the city of Washington.
Mr. Smilie said he had two objects in view in offering these resolutions. The first was that Congress might be divested of that multiplicity of business which arose from the situation of the territory, which would increase with the growth of population and the progress of society. The other reason was still more important. He wished to see the people of the district restored to their political rights, the deprivation of which was to him a matter of great regret, and which could not be remedied until there was a decided change in their situation. Alluding to the apprehension of the inhabitants that this measure was connected with a removal of the seat of government, he declared that this was not his object; he, on the contrary, believed the measure would be highly beneficial to the city of Washington.
On considering the resolutions the House divided, Ayes 48—Noes 36.
Mr. Smilie moved a reference of them to a committee of the whole on the 18th day of March.
Mr. Lewis moved their postponement indefinitely.
Mr. Lyon hoped an immediate decision would be had upon them.
Mr. Sloan hoped some time would be allowed previous to their decision.
The House determined to refer them to a committee of the whole—Ayes 56.
Mr. Conrad moved their being made the order for the 18th Monday in August.
Motion disagreed to—Ayes 44—Noes 56.
On the 18th Monday in May—lost—Ayes 39.
Mr. Nicholson moved Monday next. He said there was much important business relative to the territory before the House, and if the propositions of recession were permitted to remain unacted on, they would supersede all attention to the other objects.
Mr. Smilie acquiescing in making the resolutions the order for Monday next, the House so determined without a division.
Mr. P. R. Thornton reported a bill authorizing the erection of a bridge across the Potomac within the district of Columbia; which was referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Magruder presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of George Town, praying that if Congress determine to authorise the erection of a bridge across the Potomac, it may be at a point above George Town.
Referred to the same committee.
Thursday, February 18.
Mr. Goodwin presented certain resolutions from the citizens of the town of Petersburg, in Virginia, relative to aggressions committed by foreign nations, evincive of lively indignation, and pledging their most strenuous support of measures for redress.
Referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
A bill declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, entitled "An act to empower the board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia, to collect a certain duty on tonnage, for the purpose therein mentioned," was read the third time and passed—Ayes 55—Noes 27.
Mr. G. W. Campbell observed that a law had been passed the last session authorizing the President to cause the lands in the territory of Orleans to be surveyed. The object of this act was to prepare the lands for sale and settlement. Believing that a settlement of that territory would greatly contribute to its security and prosperity, his wish was to bring the subject directly before the House. Whatever doubts might be entertained of the propriety of encouraging the settlement of Upper Louisiana, he believed no difference of opinion existed as to the expediency of fostering the settlement of the territory of Orleans by citizens of the United States which end would be best effected by opening land offices for the sale of lands therein.
Mr. Campbell concluded by moving the following resolution:
Resolved, That offices be established for the sale of the lands belonging to the U. S. within the territory of Orleans.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. VANCE in the chair—on a bill received from the Senate, the object of which is to authorise the location of a quantity of land in the Indiana territory by George Rapp and his associates, they paying two dollars therefor, and giving them a credit, without the payment of interest for 6 years, when they are to pay one fourth of the purchase money, & the residue in six annual payments on condition that, agreeably to prescribed terms the vine shall be cultivated.
Mr. Ely moved a commitment of the bill to the committee on public lands.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Ely and Olin; and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, Findley, Conrad, Holland, Sloan, Smilie, Bedinger and MacCreery; when the question was taken, and the motion disagreed to—Ayes 9.
A debate afterwards arose, which occupied several hours, on the expediency of so far encouraging the cultivation of the vine, or any other agricultural pursuit, as either to give lands therefor, or to sell them at a price below that ordinarily required.
Messrs. Findley, Conrad, Holland, Sloan, Smilie, MacCreery, Lyon and Morrow took the affirmative; and Messrs. Ely, Gregg, Macon, Olin, Bedinger, Jackson, and Crowninshield the negative side of the question. Various motions were made to defeat, and afterwards to modify the bill, all of which were rejected.
On a motion made to strike out a part of the first sec. destructive of the bill, the committee divided—Ayes 50—Noes 31.
The committee rose and the House ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The bill making extra compensation to the governor, judges and secretary of the Indiana territory, allowing each 300 dollars for compiling a code of laws, having passed through a committee of the whole, was ordered to be read a third time to-morrow.
The bill, from the Senate, making in addition to the unexpended balances of 1200 dollars, an appropriation of 1,000 dollars a year, for five years, was read a third time and passed—Ayes 63.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
On Friday the Senate returned the consideration of the following resolution:
2. Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations; and to enter into such arrangements with the British government, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the improvement of American seamen,) as may be consistent with the honor and interests of the U. States, & manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiation, that justice to which they are entitled.
Messrs. Worthington, Adams, S. Smith, Adair, Pickering, Bayard, Tracy, Anderson, & Maclay delivered their sentiments.
When a motion to re-commit the resolution for the purpose of amending it, was lost—Ayes 15—Noes 16.
Mr. Worthington then moved to strike out the words in Italics from the 2nd to the 9th line.
Messrs. S. Smith and White opposed the motion; which was disagreed to—Yeas 13—Nays 16.
Mr. Thruston moved to postpone the resolution for the purpose of previously taking up and acting upon the third, which prohibits the importation into the U. S. of a variety of articles, the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great-Britain, after the day of next, unless equitable arrangements shall be made between the United States and Great Britain.
This motion was lost—Ayes 13.
Messrs. Israel Smith and Bradley then spoke against agreeing to the resolution. The principal ground taken by them was that it became the Senate to take stronger ground, and to adopt vigorous measures, before they requested the executive to resume negotiation.
Mr. Tracy advocated the resolution. He did not think negotiation exhausted. He thought it became the Senate to make one further attempt towards negotiating our differences, before a resort was had to warlike measures. The President would be enabled to take this step, by the Senate, who were a branch of the war declaring power, expressing their support of the measures he had taken, at the same time that they requested a renewal of the negotiation.
Mr. Moore, moved to strike out the words "and insist;" which motion prevailed.
Mr. Worthington said that, so modified, he should vote for the resolution.
Messrs. Logan, Kitchell and Pickering spoke in favor of the resolution, and Mr. Israel Smith, against it; when after some verbal amendments, the question was taken upon it, by Yeas and Nays, and the resolution carried—Yeas 23—Nays 7.
In the course of the remarks offered by different gentlemen, the principal source of difference appeared to be, whether it was proper under existing circumstances to request the Executive again to resort to negotiation. Those gentlemen who opposed the resolution thought it became the government to take higher ground; to arm the President with the means of enforcing a compliance with our just demands, and to leave every thing else to his discretion. On the other hand, it was thought by the friends of the resolution most eligible, that the President, supported by the legislature, with whom resides the constitutional right of declaring war, should make one more solemn appeal to the justice of Britain.
The third resolution remains yet to be acted upon.
INTERESTING LETTERS.
We have been favored with a copy of the correspondence between our Government and the Marquis de Casa Yrujo, which we subjoin. We do not conceive it necessary to accompany it with any observation; and will therefore merely state, that between Mr. Madison and the Marquis official communications, both verbal and in writing, were kept up until the departure of the Secretary of State from Philadelphia, in October last; nay more, they were in the habit of a frequent social intercourse, Mr. Madison having dined at the Marquis's country seat. It was not until the Marquis was prepared to go to the seat of government, that he understood his presence would be offensive to Mr. Jefferson. It is said that a gentleman, friendly both to the administration and to the Marquis, endeavored to prevail on him not to proceed to Washington. He however, persisted in his determination, and had not arrived there many hours before the following note was communicated to him.—This much we have thought necessary to introduce the subject.
Phil. Gaz.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, January 15, 1806.
SIR,—In consequence of the just objections which your conduct had furnished against your countenance here, as the organ of communication on the part of his Catholic Majesty, it was signified at Madrid in the month of April last, through the mission of the United States there that the substitution of another was desired by the President.
In reply it was intimated by Mr. Cevallos, that as you had yourself expressed a wish and obtained permission to return to Spain, the purpose might be accomplished without the necessity of a recall, and that such a change in the mode would be agreeable to your Government; in a spirit of conciliation the arrangement proposed by Mr. Cevallos was admitted; and it was not doubted, that it would without delay have been carried into effect. It is seen therefore not without surprise, that at this late day, you should have repaired to the seat of Government, as if nothing had occurred, rendering such a step improper. Under these circumstances, the President has charged me to signify to you, that your remaining at this place is dissatisfactory to him, and that although he cannot permit himself to insist on your departure from the United States during an inclement season, he expects it will not be unnecessarily postponed, after this obstacle has ceased.
I am charged by the President, at the same time, to let it be fully understood that the considerations which have led to this explanation, being altogether personal, they are perfectly consistent with the ready admission of a successor, and with all the attention, which can be due to whatever communications his Catholic Majesty may please to make, with a view to cultivate harmony and friendship between the two nations.
I have the honor to be, sir, with due consideration and respect, your most obedient servant. (Signed) JAMES MADISON. The Marquis de Casa Yrujo.
No. II.—[TRANSLATION.] Washington, Jan. 16, 1806.
SIR,—I have just received your letter of yesterday in which you are pleased to tell me, that from the President of the United States having
from following the Allies to Wischau, and the foundation was thereby laid for the great and glorious event which followed.
The news of the result of the 2d had been rapidly spread over the Continent by the French, and represented as a complete and decisive victory. A Staats Gazette of the 14th, has been received here, stating that Gen. Bruce had read on the parade at the Hague, dispatches stating the French to have gained a complete victory, having taken from the Allies all their artillery, and killed, wounded, or made prisoners, 40,000 men—that among the latter was the Grand Duke Constantine.
Such are the accounts which will be circulated in the countries enslaved by France, for some time—but now let us look at a very different picture, by which we will find that the reports of Mr. Kave, the messenger, were well founded, and that the admiralty bulletin, which of course contained only a candid account of the advices received from the naval officers of the Adamant and Piercer, were not so far from the truth as we at first feared, though they still may have been a little exaggerated.
The Allies who had been successful on the right wing on the 2d, and had not been driven further than from the field of battle, in the centre, having, as we have heard, recovered the effects of a mistake of a very good general, whom we shall not name, left we should be wrong, now again advanced upon the enemy. This was the best proof that, though the events of the preceding day was against them, they did not feel themselves decisively defeated. They advanced on the morning of the 3d against the enemy, without artillery! Hence the battle soon became a contest of the bayonet alone! As the Allies advanced, the Emperor Alexander, the bravest of heroes, rode through the ranks of the Russians, though exposed to a heavy fire from the French, encouraging them in the most gallant and enthusiastic manner, calling out constantly that it must be victory or death! as he was determined not to quit the field vanquished, and to die on the spot rather than to yield.—This conduct raised the enthusiasm of his men to the highest pitch, to desperate even; they advanced upon the French under a heavy and a galling fire; they themselves scarcely discharging a musket. They soon brought the enemy to close quarters with the bayonet and sabre none alone used—and Mr. Kave, the messenger, appears to have spoken with perfect truth when he said he went on the morning of the 3d near the field of battle to try if he could see what was going forward; that he heard shouting and buzzing, but scarcely a musket fired; that it was but now and then he heard the report of any piece.
In this way, the bayonet and sabre alone used, the battle lasted all the morning of the 3d;—most deadly was the struggle. The Russians might fall; but not a man of them would give way. At this mode of fighting they are not only more expert than the French, but they are better fitted for it by that enthusiasm and devotion, when inspired by a great leader, which makes them rather yield their lives to the last man than give way. The struggle with the bayonet lasted in the most murderous manner till noon, when the French gave way, and their main body was totally routed. Victory now declared for the allies; but still the French contested the ground. The battle continued during the remainder of the 3d; it was renewed on the 4th; and it was not finished until the 5th, when the French were ultimately defeated in all quarters, the allies recovered all their artillery, made considerable captures from the enemy, and finally drove the whole of the French troops beyond the river Swartzach, 'chind which they were forced to fly for protection. Bonaparte renewed, and renewed the battle in vain; every stratagem, every excitement he employed to no effect; he has, for the first time in Europe, met with a grand and decided defeat in a general battle.
The official accounts of these glorious and important events had reached Berlin and Hamburg. Lord Harrowby at the one town, and Mr. Thornton at the other, together with many other persons have sent over the news. Sir Arthur Paget's dispatches were, it is supposed, forwarded by Lord Harrowby by the hands of Mr. Donaldson, the messenger, who, having been shipwrecked, has not yet brought his dispatches to town. But it is known that Mr. Donaldson is arrived at Dover, and he is expected in London every minute. In the mean time we can confidently affirm the accounts we have given are correct. Even the Hamburg papers state the news, and that the allies were at Ankerlitz, far in advance to Wischau, and consequently masters not only of the field of battle, but of all the country east of the river Swartzach.
Every account is full of the noble ardor, devotion, and valor of the Emperor Alexander. He fought at the head of his guards on both days, animating every heart and hand. How sublime an example he has set! He visits every court—he communicates to every monarch his own gallant and generous, and high minded feelings—he inspires the utmost confidence, and courage wherever he goes, and after having done all this, he fulfils the promise he has given of sincerity and attachment to the cause he has espoused, by rushing himself at the head of his subjects, into the hottest fire and fury of the battle, and risking his own life in the contest.—This is the monarch whom Bonaparte characterized, as destitute of all manly energy—this is the monarch whom the opposition writers did not hesitate to load with the most opprobrious epithets.
The first column of the Prussian troops has arrived in the environs of Nuremberg; the other columns are following with the utmost rapidity. A few days more will bring them to the seat of war. Angereau is to command the army destined to protect Bonaparte's rear, and act against the Prussians. He is now at Ulm, and his force is, it is said, to be increased to 60,000 men. But long before his reinforcements arrive the Prussians will be able to strike a decisive blow. The account of the Archduke Charles having reached Hungary, is confirmed. Massena is at Leybach.
European Intelligence.
FROM THE LONDON COURIER, DEC. 19.
Brilliant Victory over the French.
The Hamburg mail due yesterday, arrived this morning, and has brought us, what was to be expected, intelligence of the utmost importance. We congratulate the country upon the confirmation of the account of the defeat of the French on the 2d inst.; and we have the further satisfaction to announce, that they have experienced another, and more—much more decisive defeat.
But to give a just idea of these important events, we must go back a little.
Skirmishes had taken place between the Allies and the French, from the 29th ult. to the 2d inst. when the grand battle took place. The Russians, reinforced by Buxhowden's army, felt confident of being superior to the enemy, and animated by the presence of their emperor, they advanced from Wischau with more boldness than caution. In this they were encouraged by the retreat of the French, who fell back behind the river Swartzach, their left at Brunn, their right at Nicholsbourg. The Allies advanced to Ankerlitz.
The cannon from the fortress of Brunn annoyed the Allies greatly, in a flat country; they made a grand movement to deprive the French of that advantage; the French seized upon a favourable opportunity during this movement to attack the centre of the Allies, which they did with great impetuosity, directing their whole strength upon that quarter. The result certainly was, after a long and bloody conflict, from sun-rise to sun-set, that the centre of the Allies were repulsed back to Wischau, and that they lost their whole artillery. But the right wing of the Allies was completely successful; the French were hence deterred
DECREE OF THE EMPEROR OF HAYTI.
[Translated for the Baltimore American.] JACQUES, by the grace of God and the constitutional law of the state, first emperor of Hayti, and supreme head of the army.
Considering, that the government wishing to maintain the good will and preserve the relations contracted with neutral nations, has hitherto treated for all cargoes, of whatever nature or quality, brought in neutral vessels; & this even at times when the articles imported were neither suitable to the government nor to the individuals to whom they were consigned—
Considering that where a reciprocity of advantages do not exist, that no society can be formed—
And considering in fine, that it is expedient that the inhabitants of Hayti should equally participate in the fates which the avarice of speculators, or the policy of his enemies would refuse him—
DECREE.
Article I. When an owner, captain or supercargo of a neutral vessel arrives at any port of Hayti, the merchant to whom the vessel comes consigned, or the government when it treats directly with such owner, &c. shall procure a return cargo, consisting of coffee, cotton, indigo and cocoa.
Article II. When the merchant to whom the disposal of the cargo is entrusted, cannot procure, in the quarter in which he resides, all or any of the articles mentioned in the preceding article, he may then load the vessel with such articles, as may be obtained; provided, however, that coffee does not constitute more than one third.
Article III. The aforesaid owners, captains, or supercargoes, shall by no means be empowered to refuse cargoes so offered; provided they have received their third of coffee.
Article IV. The present decree to be read, published and posted up wherever requisite, & its execution trusted to the special care of the minister of finance, upon the responsibility of the administrators of divisions.
Done at the imperial palace of Dessalines, the 10th January, 1806, year the third of our independence and of our reign the first.
By the emperor, JUSTE CHANTLATTE, secretary general.
Certain advices had been received in the West-Indies that the BRIST FLEET, were at sea. It seems that to the number of eighteen sail of the line, and in the absence of Admiral Cornwallis, they put to sea about the beginning of December. One of the British cruising ships on the 15th of December, in lat. 40, long. 10 fell in with this fleet steering W. S. W. From this course it appeared to be destined for the West-Indies, their arrival was not known at St. Kitts on the 21st of January, nor at Guadalupe on the 16th of that month. The circumstance of being so near the coast of Portugal, is rather against the probability of this fleet being bound to the West-Indies, this might, however, have been occasioned by head winds. It appears that as late as the 25th of Dec. that the fleet had not passed Cape St. Vincente. Public Ledger.
WARREN, JANUARY 25.
AMERICAN SEAMEN IMPRESSED.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Sab Barton son of Col. David Barton, of this town, dated FUNCHALL (Madeira) Sept. 21, 1805.
HONORED PARENT.
"I suppose you have been informed of our misfortune. We failed from Rio de la Plata, in the ship Mary-Ann, Capt. Cory, of Providence, on the 2d December, and were captured in the English channel, by his Britannic Majesty's ship Polypemus, of 64 guns, Capt. Lawson. We then being under Spanish colours, they took all the Spanish Seamen out, who were made prisoners of; and us Americans, who had good protections, made slaves. We had the misfortune to be on board the Polypemus about three months before we got into England; and when we arrived at Plymouth, we wrote to the American Consul in London, and to the Vice-Consul at Plymouth, from whom we got an answer, that Capt. Cory had made application for our discharges—but before the Consul could do any thing for us, they sent us on board the Raisonable 64, Capt. Rowly, and in her carried us to sea. I was in their service 6 months and 19 days; and the Raisonable touching at the Isle of Madeira, on the 28th of August, between 3 and 4 o'clock in the morning, I leapt from her and had the good fortune through my Maker's divine pleasure, to get safe on shore, with one pair of trowsers, one shirt, a handkerchief, and my protection, with which I went to Mr. Lemart, the American Consul, and that gentleman received me in a fatherly manner, gave me clothes, and sent me to live in his house, until he could procure a passage for me.
"I left on board five of my countrymen, and old shipmates in the Mary-Ann, viz.—Charles Fenner Bowen, of Providence, nephew to Doctors William and Pardon Bowen. John Carlton Old—Thomas Rice Greene, and Benjamin Hatch, all of Warwick, or east Greenwich; and they have all protections but Hatch. I left likewise Thomas Wood, of Stonington. I am sure they never will be liberated, unless by the interference of the government of the United States."
NORFOLK, Feb. 14.
At a meeting of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, assembled in consequence of the crisis to which the differences between this country and Great Britain have advanced, Luke Wheeler, Esq. was called to the chair.
Resolved unanimously, That a committee be appointed to draught resolutions expressive of the sentiments of our citizens in relation to G. Britain, and that this committee consist of William Wirt, Linton W. Pazeuwell, Robert B. Taylor, Moses Myers, William Pennock, Theodorick Armistead and John Granby, Esqs., who after a short retirement reported the following resolutions, which were read and unanimously agreed to:
Resolved as the opinion of this meeting, that the law of nations founded on the eternal basis of equal and reciprocal justice, and on the consent of nations cannot be abrogated or altered at the mere will and pleasure of any one nation.
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, That G. Britain in the formation and adoption of her maritime regulations, appears to make but a single enquiry, and that is whether those regulations be conducive to her interest; totally regardless whether they encroach or not on the rights of other nations equally sovereign and independent with herself.
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, that the interest of Great Britain and the law of nations, are not convertible terms; and that a measure, although highly expedient for her, although calculated to produce the effect of a general blockade on the nation with which she is at war, although tending to constrain to her own ports the commerce of neutrals, and to give her a monopoly of the commerce of the

world, may, nevertheless, be a direct and palpable breach of national law, and an invasion of the rights, the independence, and sovereignty of the nation.
Resolved , as the opinion of this meeting, that, of this description, is that principle generated in the British cabinet, which imposes a new restraint on the commerce of nations; which closes against them the ports of a belligerent, although such ports be avowedly free from blockade, although neutral vessels contain no article of contraband, and although the nation to which such ports belong, open them and invite the commerce of neutrals.
Resolved , That Great Britain, by impressing our citizens into her service, and compelling them to fight her battles, and to contribute to the capture and plunder of their own countrymen; by her various abuses of the law of blockade; by her new principle which she hath prescribed as a part of the law of nations, and by which she effectually blockades the whole of every nation with which she is at war; by all these restraints and oppressions imposed and practiced by her, on the liberty of our citizens, the freedom of our commerce and the sovereignty of our nation, hath given evidences of an hostile temper towards the United States, so strong in the opinion of this meeting, it is expedient for our government to adopt such measures as to their wisdom may seem best calculated to assert and maintain our right and to redress the injuries we have sustained.
Resolved , That we have an unshaken confidence in the wisdom and firmness of our national councils; and that we will with our lives and fortunes support whatever measures they may take to maintain the honour and independence of our nation inviolate.
Resolved , That the chairman be instructed to transmit the said resolutions to Thomas Newton, Jun. Esq. our representative in Congress, to be by him laid before that body.
LUKE WHEELER, Chairman.
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 21 st FEBRUARY.
The MORNING CHRONICLE of New-York notices whilst it contradicts the report, of an union having been formed, between the Burrites and Clintonians. That fact is however beyond contradiction. We were warranted by the most respectable authority in making the assertion; authority not less respectable and still more direct, has since given it the most positive confirmation.
The principal object of this union, is without doubt to defeat the re-election of Morgan Lewis, and to place some other candidate in the gubernatorial chair of New-York. That candidate will be either De Witt Clinton or Aaron Burr. The preference will in all probability be given to the latter. Should such be the case, we have little doubt that he will be the successful candidate.
Aaron Burr, whatever be his merits as a man or as a statesman, has been injured beyond his deserts. He has been accused as an apostate to the republican cause, for tampering with the federal members of Congress, to make him, rather than the man of the people, the president of the United States; an accusation, which so far as it applies to an intrigue with the federal members of Congress, is, in our opinion, without foundation. Mr. Burr may have founded some of the out-ports of the federal party; but not the most influential members of Congress. Mr. Bayard, one of the senators from Delaware, at all times a man of considerable influence with his own party on account of his distinguished talents and zeal, and who, during the pending election of 1800, derived additional influence from the extraordinary privilege of singly representing a state; a man whose influence would of course have been a passport into every federal caucus however general or however select; Mr. B. solemnly declares, that Mr. Burr received no propositions from the federal members of Congress, and that he offered none. But the testimony of this gentleman, strong as it is on this point, is by no means sufficient to vindicate the whole conduct of Mr. Burr, even in that transaction. Even if we should not reproach Mr. Burr for what he has done, how is it possible for friendship itself to justify him for what he has not done? When he perceived that the design of the federalists obviously was, to put him in, that they might put Mr. Jefferson out; to defeat the avowed wishes of the people, that they might promote their own partial purposes; why did not Mr. Burr come forward like the true friend of his country and disclaim their friendship? How can we justify that apathy or that connivance, which, rather than make a petty and contemptible sacrifice, would consent to see an interregnum in the presidential office, or a president elected by law, and our country plunged into a civil war? Still less is the testimony of Mr. Bayard sufficient to recommend to our respect, the whole character or conduct of col. Burr. Why that mystery, which eternally shrouds his actions and forbids him to commit his thoughts to paper, from the fear that he should commit himself? Why the suspicion, that has been fastened upon col. Burr, for his abortive effort, to suppers the "History of John Adams's administration"?
We repeat, therefore, that Mr. Burr has been injured beyond his deserts; but we assert at the same time, that Mr. Burr is not the man to be entrusted with the confidential office of the governor of New-York. Let not the Virginian think, that in making these remarks, we are leaping into a province that does not belong to us. Let him not enquire, "of what importance is it to us or to any other State in the union, who is to be the next governor of New-York, or what is to be the fate of Aaron Burr?" A state powerful as New-York, must always become an object of interest, when selecting its chief magistrate; a statesman like Aaron Burr when about to make a new move on the chess-board of politics, becomes more than ever worthy of our vigilance. But a crisis is approaching, that may give them still greater importance. New-York is solicitous to give a President to the Union. We shall not object to it; no state in the confederacy will object to it, if she can produce a candidate worthy from his years, his experience, his talents, and his inexhaustible integrity, of the mighty office to which he aspires. But is Aaron Burr such a man? Let him however be elected the Gov. of N. Y. and the world will soon see, whether he is not likely to become the aspiring candidate. Therefore let it not be said that the man who fixes his eye upon the political intrigues of New-York is leaping beyond his province. Where those intrigues are likely to generate reprehensible projects, that may embrace the union, it becomes us to "snuff their approaches in every tainted breeze."
The late intrigues in New-York have placed the Morning Chronicle & the American Citizen between Scylla and Charybdis. The Chronicle was established by the Burrites and is now attached to the interests of Morgan Lewis. Mr.
Cheetham's "Citizen" is now the decided opponent of Morgan Lewis, and was once the most inveterate persecutor of col. Burr. Placed under such embarrassing circumstances; galled by mutual reproaches, vindictive taunts, and the fear of being suspected of irresolution and inconsistency, it is not difficult to predict that these papers will exhibit a zeal, a violence, and a perfecting spirit, to which even the papers of Pennsylvania during the late contested election had never reached.
RELATIONS TO GREAT-BRITAIN. —There is an estrangement between these relations as they were in the year '94 and as they are at present. At the former period, we complained of the enormous outrages committed by the British armed vessels and cruisers on our trade, in consequence of the famous order of council dated Nov. 1793; of the encroachments made by the governments of Canada upon the American territory, and the indisposition of the court of London to deliver up the forts upon the great lakes, conformably to the treaty of '83. At the present time, our complaints are not less founded in truth, and their encroachments not better founded in justice. They have blockaded our harbours, impressed 3000 American seamen into their service, and are setting up doctrines unknown to the law of nations, & disavowed even by their own precedents, to annihilate our colonial trade. But though our grievances are the same as they were during the year '94, our policy it may be confidently predicted, will be widely dissimilar and the redress obtained infinitely more valuable. Upon this single experiment, are we willing to rest the comparative advantages of the last and the present administration. Let the issue decide between them!
Should the result be more fortunate in the present than in the former case, it must not be attributed to the present melancholy prospects of Great-Britain, with regard to the war of Europe. These events will no doubt have their effect upon our subsisting relations; but it is an effect, not exclusively confined to the present period. During the year '94, the same disappointment upon the continent was calculated to prescribe the same relaxation of their measures; and the well-informed Belfham has not failed to observe that the "reception of Mr. Jay at the court of London was at the first cool and revolting; but in proportion as the allied armies receded, it was remarked that the negotiation advanced."
Let us then revert to the policy of the federal administration, while yet even in its bud, unmodified by the prejudices which the British treaty and other federal measures afterwards created. At that time, the same restrictions upon British commerce were advocated by the republican party, as have been lately proposed. Mr. Madison's celebrated resolutions, which like Mr. Nicholson's now before congress, were intended not to prohibit the intercourse between this country and G. Britain, but to prohibit altogether the importation of British productions, but the importation of some of them, were fortunate enough to pass the House of Representatives, but were unfortunately rejected in the Senate. It was the casting vote of the Vice-President, Mr. Adams, which gave them their death blow.
Let us only suppose, however, that this measure had been adopted; is it altogether impossible to say, what would have been the result? When the American war commenced, when for the first time the British had felt the mischievous consequences of suspending their trade with America, we saw the merchants of London, Bristol, Glasgow, &c. presenting their petitions against the war, and those petitions confined to "the committee of oblivion" for no other reason than because the nation was ruled by a ministry, too passionate to consult its real interests, or too strongly impressed with the belief, that the right of taxing America concerned the very sovereignty and unity of the empire. Towards the close of that war, we saw that the argument of the minister, "that commerce and politics were matters totally distinct;" had no longer the force which it originally claimed; we saw the manufacturing and mercantile interest again causing its complaints to be heard, and contributing to reform the politics of the cabinet. In fact such is the great dependence of Great Britain upon America for the sale of the great surplus of her manufactures and her carrying trade, that its suspension for a single month would bring upon her a loss which at no time and much less at a time like the present, could she withstand. The manufacturers and the merchants would make themselves heard; and in a case where so many opposing interests did not operate as they did on commencing the American war, the interest of commerce would control the measures of the government. Such would probably have been the result in '94. It has been stated by Mr. Irving, and we have heard the same account from others, who were then in London, that when Mr. Madison's restrictive resolutions had reached England, the merchants and manufacturers of the capital were struck with a consternation, which was about to vent itself in the strongest petitions to the throne. All the trading and manufacturing cities would have imitated the example; and not a doubt was entertained, that Great Britain would have done us justice, even without the necessity of carrying our restrictive measures into effect. Mr. Adams, however, struck this expedient of redress out of our hands, and Mr. Jay was sent on a new negotiation to the court of London. And how did all this bustle end? What machinery benefits did this federal policy purchase? Reader! study the British treaty! trace the mischiefs which its execution and influence have produced; and you are then competent to answer the question.
The federal administration was therefore wrong in two respects. It was wrong in first taking from our envoy extraordinary, one of the principal means for enforcing our rights, and by previously deciding against all recourse to commercial restrictions, leaving him no other alternative to offer to the British cabinet, than a treaty, which neither effectually indemnified us for the wrongs we had suffered, nor secured us against their repetition. In fact, bad as our subsisting relations at that time were, injuries as would have been the consequences of any restrictions upon our commerce, lamentable as might have been the effects of a war with G. Britain, it would perhaps have been better to have encountered any of those calamities than to have set our seal to such a disgraceful treaty. Surely therefore if the present administration stand in any need of experience to regulate their labours, they may find instruction enough in the errors of their predecessors. Even if there were no intrinsic superiority in the principles which they profess, those errors would be nearly sufficient to prevent them from negotiating under such disadvantageous terms, or from bringing that negotiation to such a disgraceful issue.
In examining our subsisting relations with G. B. the first question therefore which occurs is: to negotiate or not to negotiate? As we pretend
not to know, either the extent to which the negotiation has been hitherto carried by Mr. Munroe, or the aspects which it has successively assumed, it is impossible for us to form any correct opinion on the subject. It is extremely probable, however, that were the very same propositions repeated by our government, which have been already urged, they would at this time command much greater respect from the British government, seconded as they would be by the unanimous declarations of Congress, and the rising spirit of the nation. The present aspect of the war in Europe, too, would no doubt contribute its influence in recalling the British government to a sense of its own injustice, and of our rights. But should it be determined to attempt a new negotiation with the British cabinet, would it not be better to entrust it to Mr. Munroe, charged as he would be with new powers and new instructions, than to transfer the office and the honour to some new negotiator? Unlike many other resident ministers, Mr. Munroe has not been so long absent from the U. States as to be ignorant of the interests and feelings of his country; and it would be a compliment due to his diplomatic talents, to confer upon him the honour of the appointment.
Should it be determined to attempt a new negotiation with the British cabinet, another & a much more important question occurs, than the mere choice of the negotiator. Under what circumstances shall we negotiate? Shall we previously determine that we will not adopt any restrictions upon British commerce? Shall we wave that measure, until the negotiation is concluded; keeping it by us, as one of the resources which we may afterwards employ if we think proper? Or shall we previously agree upon the adoption of commercial restrictions, to take effect, if the negotiation should fail? The first was the unfortunate course pursued by the federal administration. It is a course, which by depriving us of one of the principal means for enforcing our rights, is obviously calculated to produce the least effect upon a nation, that pursues not what is right, but what is expedient. The only choice can therefore be between en previous and subsequent restrictions ? The senate of the U. S. is likely to adopt the second measure; but it is one, which according to our conception, is at no time and much less at the present calculated to give the greatest effect to the negotiation. It is better at once to assume the firmest possible attitude, than to leave Great-Britain any reason to believe, that we will not go all lengths in the support of our rights. She may perceive indeed from the present appearance in congress and among the people, that our resolution may mount to the highest pitch; but it is better at once to exchange pre-supposition for certainty. The slightest suspicion entertained of our want of resolution, may have its effect upon the negotiation. There is no kind of comparison between the influence of a negotiator approaching the throne of his Britannic majesty with a treaty of indemnification in one hand, and a non-importation bill in the other, and a negotiator offering his treaty, backed by an uncertain group of evils, which dexterity on their part and a want of resolution on ours, may afterwards dispense. If it be said, that the pride of Great-Britain will revolt from the threat which is indirectly held forth, it may be replied that the principle of her pride will be combated by the principle of her fear which our marked indignation can scarcely fail to inspire. She will see, that whatever injury the measure for redressing her grievances may impose upon us, we are determined to risk them, rather than submit to the injury and indignity which she herself is inflicting. Had commercial restrictions never been proposed in congress, the policy of adopting them previous to negotiation, would not have been so faintly enforced. Having now brought them into discussion; having given them so many different shapes, it would look like pusillanimity to wave them altogether.
Much enough has been already done by the proposition of so many schemes, and the apparent want of unanimity in congress. It would have been better perhaps to have resolutely adopted a non-importation act of the most unequivocal kind; Let us not add to this appearance of irresolution, by making any sacrifice whatever to the squeamish pride of G. Britain. If Mr. Pitt chooses to prefer the delicacy of his own feelings to the obvious interest of the British merchants, the sacrifice will not be made long. We shall bring around him a set of enemies and persecutors, in his own country, from whom he will be glad to escape by giving up his policy or his place.
FROM THE AURORA.
THE MAP OF EUROPE RESTORED.
The movements of the Prussian troops in Saxony are noticed in the English prints, but the direction of their movements is not stated; if towards Franconia, we should believe it to be intended as a movement in favor of the coalition, because it would render a French army of observation of equal number necessary in that quarter; which would be taking from the active force of France an army to that amount; but we apprehend such a movement would not be submitted to by the French; and the position which Bonaparte occupies on the frontiers of Prussia and Poland would very speedily render the whole Prussian force necessary in the neighbourhood of Prussian Silesia.
Were the movement towards the Bavarian republic, we should be induced to suppose that the British expedition was designed to co-operate in another attack on Holland, upon a plan laid to have been conceived by and to be executed with the aid of Dumourier.
We make no doubt that such a design was contemplated by Prussia and the English cabinet; and that Dumourier was to be the curse of the map .
We entertain, however, no doubt that the affairs of the allies in Austria, Moravia and Bohemia, have rendered the design on Bavaria abortive; and the forces under Brune 45,000 actually in the province of Groningen; and of Lebrun 70,000 men stationed in the neighborhood of Cologne; would render the bags of Holland as fatal to Lord Castlereagh and the light headed princes of the house of Hanover, as the same Brune rendered the dykes and mounds of the Helter infelicitous to the flying duke of York.
We are persuaded no movements will be made in either of these directions; and for obvious reasons.  1. The defection of the Russians in Moravia.  2. The defection of the Austrians in Austria.  3. The defection of the Austrians in Italy, Tyrol, Corinthia, &c.  4. The danger to which Prussia is exposed by its obvious hostility.  5. The apparent design of the French conqueror to re-establish the Polish nation. 
That this latter design was probably we conceived on the very threshold of the war. The frequent marches of the Russians into the south of Europe, rendered it confident with the policy of the Southern nations that some powerful and adequate counterpoise should be established, in that quarter.
Sweden had fallen under the influence of Russia, the moment Poland ceased to be a nation; Denmark, too feeble to resist Russia, had no resource but that happy policy of neutrality, which she maintained under the three renowned Bernstorffs—Prussia by her acquisitions from the plunder of Poland, became a formidable rival to Austria from before; and it lay with Russia by leaguing with either, to put the fate of the other in jeopardy.
Adams, while united with France, was secured from either. The French revolution put an end to that alliance and to that security; the issues of war inclined Austria to a renewal of alliance similar to that of 1756, between France and Austria; and there is very little room to doubt it would have been realized, had not the successful interference and menaces of Russia at the court of Vienna; and the fear of the combined attacks of Russia, Sweden and Prussia, plunged Austria into the coalition, and made her the first victim.
Prussia apprized of the new league secretly negotiating between Austria and France, appears to have been seduced into the league with Russia, as a counterpoise to Austria, and the deletion of France, which would be implied, in the eyes of Prussia, tho' never contemplated by France, whose object was to combine all the powers of middle Europe, as a barrier for the south against the north. Prussia was infuriated and all the courts of the continent appear to have been moved by the secret distribution of those five millions which were given to Mr. Pitt in the last spring.
The infidelity of Prussia to France will probably cost her the greater portion of Poland, which she had obtained by the three partitions; the arms, ammunition, and camp equipage taken in Austria alone, or adequate to the armament and equipage of the Polish nation.
The experience which the Polish officers have had in the French armies—fit them for the enterprise. The policy of Bonaparte to weaken his adversaries, to classify wanton violations of peace and good understanding—restraint against Prussia—a security and a check upon Russia and an auxiliary to Sweden—a punishment of Austria; and what is not a light motive, the glory of re-establishing an independent nation, which had been blotted from the map of Europe, by the conspiracy of the pretended protectors of order and regular government—and blotted out with the connivance of the greatest declaimers and prime movers, and pay masters of the coalition.
Prussia may perceive when it is now too late, her false policy and her folly—and her army may be dispersed towards Poland—with the hope of preserving it by an armed negotiation or a desperate war—in either of which cases her hopes cannot be gratified—but perhaps her destiny as a nation may undergo a revolution.
A letter from Washington states, that government has received dispatches from Mr. Monroe, dated in London 24th November, in which he mentions, that he expected to settle every thing amicably with the British government.
(Phil. True American.)
The British government, it appears, has relaxed in its late orders with respect to neutrals, several American vessels, lately captured and sent into England, having been released.
[N. York Gazette.]
It is said, says the N. Y. Merc. Adv. that Poland is in a state of insurrection, the people willing to embrace the opportunity of the present disordered situation of affairs in Europe, to regain their independence and restore the monarchy; on which basis General Kotzisko and several Polish officers have repaired to the French head quarters.
The Elector of Bavaria is about to assume the title of King, under the guarantee of France and is to have his territory augmented at the expence of the house of Austria.
The States of Hungary, it is also said, were disposed to elect a king of their own nation, and to conclude a treaty with France offensive and defensive.
Olmutz, it was reported, had surrendered to the Emperor Napoleon, who had made himself master of the whole of Moravia; the Emperor of Germany, thus deprived of his territories, has no asylum but in Russia.
Price of Stocks in London, Consols, 51 7-8... Omnium 7 3-4.
Passengers in the Hannah, state, that news had reached Liverpool, that the battle was renewed on the 4th December and that on the evening of the 5th the French retreated back of Schwartz— that the whole loss on both sides was supposed to be 50,000 men, and that Bonaparte would have been taken prisoner, had he not been surrounded by his Garde de Corps, who saved him at the sacrifice of most of their lives.
The last of the Swedish monarch had left Stockholm and the camp equipage of the King of Prussia had been sent from Berlin the 3d. on its route towards Pranceania. Twelve days afterwards his Prussian majesty was to follow.
(N. Y. Paper.)
Through the mistake of the compositor the following remarks of Mr. Robertson, on the Petersburg Resolutions, were omitted in our last paper.
Mr. Robertson, with his usual point and per-secu-tive, made a few observations in favour of the resolutions. He observed, that on former occasions (alluding to Mr. Adams's administration) he would not have subscribed to such resolutions as those now proposed, because they expressed an entire approbation of whatever measures the general government might think proper to adopt—nor would he do it now, but from a perfect conviction, that the character of the present Executive and Congress was such, that he could place implicit confidence in whatever they should do in the present differences with the belligerent powers. Peace he knew was their object; peace was the object, the interest of all America; and he well knew that hostilities would never be commenced, without just grounds for such a measure; and should this event unfortunately arrive, he would be among the first to unsheath his sword in defence of the violated rights of his country.
The correspondence between the Secretary of State and the Marquis Yrujo, is extracted from a federal paper. Is there no provision in the law of nations touching the insulted department of the noble Marquis? Or must we look to a municipal law for redress?
As we have now completed our engagements with the public, the Enquirer will not appear more than twice a week.
MARRIED. On Saturday last, by the Revd. John Buchanan, JOHN W. HIGGINBOTHAM, Esq. attorney at law, Meckenberg County, to Mrs. Lucy RANOLPH, of Warwick.
City of Richmond.
ASSIZE OF BREAD
Until further Notice. A Four Pence half-penny Loaf, made of superior flour, shall weigh Twenty-two Ounces. This regulation to be in full force on Saturday next. WM. DUVAL, Mayor. Feb. 21, '05. F3w
TO RENT.
TWO HOUSES on the Cross-Street leading to Mr. Craig's Office: both of which are large and convenient for private boarding houses. They may be divided into four separate tenements, allowing a good kitchen to each. I will also rent a tenement on the Main Street at present occupied by Mr. Littleberry. It is a grocery. I have for sale between four and five acres of LAND, opposite Mr. McKenzie's garden; part of which is an excellent meadow, the balance is in a garden, &c. there is on it two good dwellings and a small dwelling-house; is a healthy and desirable situation for any person wishing to purchase near this city. MICHAEL GRANTLAND. February 21. (4w law.)
On Sunday next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Doctor CAVENDER will deliver a discourse in the Capitol, and intends to impartially contrast the Armenian, Predestinationarian, Universal and Unitarian Creeds and leave the people to judge for themselves. Feb. 21. 1t
By consent of the parties, the sale of Fort Lewis is postponed until the 21st day of March, and that of the Negroes, at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next. BENJ: MOSBY, D. M. for JOS: SCOTT, M. V. D. February 21.
NOTICE.
All those to whom the late Moses Tredway sen. of Prince Edward were indebted, are hereby requested to bring forward their claims properly authenticated, to MOSES TREDWAY, Adm'r. Prince Edward, Feb. 21. oaw6w.
NOTICE.
All those to whom the late Wm. Jackson, of Manchester were indebted, are requested to exhibit their claims properly authenticated, to the subscriber, by the first day of May next. THO'S. TREDWAY, Administrator with the will annexed. oaw6w. Feb. 21.
CLOAK, without directions, was left by a Stage Driver some time ago, at the White Chimneys; the owner may, by describing the Cloak, paying the price of this advertisement, and one quarter of a dollar for the driver, have it on application to FRANCIS GALVAN, P. M. White Chimneys. Caroline, Feb. 21. 3t
TO RENT.
THE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John S. Pleasants, being near the court-house, on the Main-street—For terms apply to Jacob I. Cohen. Feb. 21. 2w
MILITARY LAND FOR SALE.
FOUR THOUSAND acres on the North Fork of Trade Water, in the State of Kentucky—and 1000 acres on the waters of the Miami in the State of Ohio. The proprietor of the above land has in his possession flattering evidences of its value, but as he does not wish to hold property in the western Country, he will sell it low for cash, or barter it for property in this place. Enquire of THOMAS NORVELL. February 21. 6t
IN CHANCERY.
Louisa county January court, 1806. Francis Ford, plaintiff. Against James Hendrake and John Hendrake, Defendants. THE defendant James Hendrake, not having entered his appearance, & 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 state; therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered and decreed by the court, that he appear here on the second Monday in May next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, & published at the Front door of this court-house on forty court day. A Copy, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. L. S. February 21. F2m.
At a General Annual Meeting of the Members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia, held by adjourned meetings at the Capitol, on the 28th day of Jan. 1806: The following officers were duly elected for the transaction of the business of the society for the ensuing year, to wit: Alexander M c Rae, } Alexander Stuart, } Esqrs. Directors. Robert Mitchell, } and Geo. W. Smith, } Out of whom Alexander M c Rae, Esq. was unanimously elected President. Wm. F. Arl, Esq. was then elected Principal Agent, And William Price, Esq. Cashier General. Attest, LEWIS M. RIVALAIN, Sec'y to the said Meeting. Feb. 21. oaw3w
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, held at the General Office on the 14th day of February, 1806, The following resolution was adopted, which is by order of the board published, to wit: For sufficient reasons appearing to the Board, and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors, by the act of Assembly, intituled "An act supplementary to an act, intituled an act concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia,"
Resolved , That the Special Agents of this Society, be allowed till the first day of July next to complete the Revaluation of all buildings which have been insured prior to the 30th day of January, 1805, within the districts and towns for which they may have been severally appointed. ALEXANDER M c RAE, President M c A. S. Teste, Lewis M. RIVALAIN, CLK. B. D. February 21. oaw3w.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, two NEGROES, Billy and Edmund; Billy is supposed to be thirty years old, upwards of six feet in height, strong and well made, of very dark complexion, has a down look when spoken to, and flammers when speaking. In addition to clothes usually worn by negroes, he has a blue bear skin great coat, and a pair of large fishing boots, one if not both capped at the toes.
Edmund is about twenty-five years old, near 6 feet high, of healthy and strong appearance, of lighter complexion than negroes commonly are, generally of sullen countenance, unless when excited to mirth, when his smile is very striking. He is bow-legged, and has very uncommon shaped feet, where there should be a hollow, his feet project; his great toes are much longer than the others, and make a considerable projection at the second joint; he has a lazy walk and appears to limp a little. Edmund had on a green plain frock coat, short swansdown vest and brown coating pantaloons. These fellows, (particularly the first) having committed offences of a very serious kind, it is expected will endeavor to quit the state. Edmund has relations in Richmond and is connected with a free mulatto, Thos. Mekins, who I am informed sails a vessel from Richmond to New-York. To any person who shall apprehend and deliver to me in New-Kent (if taken out of the country) the said negroes, I will pay for each twenty dollars, if secured in any jail in the state, so that I get them again, ten dollars each, or if taken in this county and delivered to me or my manager, ten dollars. JOHN D. WATKINS. New-Kent, Feb. 21. 4w.
HOUSTON'S newly invented PATENT METALLIC TALIC HONE, may be had at Mr. Geo. Greenhow's store, opposite the Eagle Tavern. The utility of this machine for setting Razors and other instruments which require a fine edge, renders it an object worthy the attention of every individual who may have occasion for its use. December 12. 4t

Messengers from the President of the U. States, transmitting sundry additional documents respecting the application of Hamet Caramalli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
To the House of Representatives of the United States.
Sundry letters relative to Hamet Caramalli, in addition to the documents which accompanied my message of January 13th, having been sent to the Senate, on their particular request, the same are now transmitted to the House of Representatives also, as the same subject is before them.
TH: JEFFERSON.
February 4th, 1806.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to William Eaton, Esq. dated Washington, May 30th, 1801.
Your letter of the 2d and 18th September, 6th October, 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 13, 25, 19 and 21st November, and 8th December, have been received since the date of Mr. Lincoln's letter, by the Grand Turk, which sailed from New-York in March last, with the third cargo of regalia, for Tunis. The proofs which have been given, by the bashaw of Tripoli, of hostile designs against the United States, have, as you will learn from Commodore Dale, determined the President to send into the Mediterranean a squadron of three frigates and a sloop of war, under the command of that officer. Should war have been declared, or hostilities commenced, this force will be immediately employed in the defence and protection of our commerce, against the piracies of that regency. It is hoped that the contagion will not have spread either to Tunis or Algiers; but should one or both of them have followed the perfidious example, their confairs will be equally repelled and punished.
The policy of exhibiting a naval force on the coast of Barbary, has long been urged by yourself and the other consuls. The present moment is peculiarly favorable for the experiment, not only as it is a provision against an immediate danger, but as we are now at peace and amity with all the rest of the world, and as the force employed would, if at home, be at nearly the same expense, with less advantage to our mariners. The President has, therefore, every reason to expect the utmost exertions of your prudence and address, in giving the measure an impression most advantageous to the character and interests of the United States. In effecting this object, the means must be left, in a great degree, to your knowledge of the local, and other circumstances, which cannot be understood at this distance. You will, of course, take due pains to satisfy the bey, that the United States are desirous of maintaining peace with all nations, who are willing to live in peace; that they have given abundant evidence of their disposition to cultivate the friendship of the Barbary regencies, and of himself in particular; and that if the flag of the U. States should be engaged in a war with either of them, it will be a war of defence and necessity, not of choice or provocation. You will also give every friendly explanation and assurance on this occasion, which may be requisite for the consuls and agents of other powers residing at Tunis.
You are authorised to inform the bey of Tunis, that a vessel is now preparing to take in the cargo, which will complete the regalia due to him, and that no time will be lost in getting her on her voyage. The jewels, to the amount of 40,000 dollars, have, as you know, been ordered to be prepared in London. On the 28th December last, Mr. King wrote—"I have concluded to take immediate measures to provide the jewels enumerated in the list furnished by Mr. Eaton. Some of the articles can be soon prepared and sent; others, including the arms, and almost all the jewelry, will require a long time to be prepared." If they are essential to the preservation of peace, and the benefits of the treaty with the bey, they must be yielded to him.
It will be agreeable, both to the humanity of the President and the policy of your situation, to render kind offices to the British, and all others within your consulate, but you cannot be permitted to accept an appointment from any other government than the U. States.
The ship purchased by you, being foreign built, is excluded, by a construction of our laws, from having a Mediterranean pass.
The President has taken into consideration your request of leave of absence, and thinks it might be too injurious to the affairs of the United States, especially during the present critical state of the Mediterranean.
I conclude with enjoining on you the most cordial and respectful communications with Commodore Dale, and the ready assistance of him, with all such useful information, and other good offices, as it may be in your power to render, and with offering you my sincere wishes for your success in all your measures, for advancing the welfare of our country.
Extract of a letter from James L. Cathcart, Esq. to the Secretary of State, dated Leghorn, July 2d, 1801.
Should we break with the whole of the Barbary states at once, we must have considerably greater force in the Mediterranean. I propose chastising them, one at a time, and pursuing such measures at the Ottoman court as will effectually prevent any coalition taking place injurious to our interest. I not only contemplate the obtaining a permanent and honorable peace, but likewise the dethroning the present, and effecting a revolution in favor of his brother Hamet, who is at Tunis, and thereby insure the U. S. the gratitude of him and his successors; for so long as Joseph, the bashaw lives, our commerce will not be secure. For even allowing that we conclude a peace upon our own terms, the first time our frigates are off their guard, or employed upon other service, his corsairs will capture Americans, in retaliation for having imposed upon him terms which he may consider humiliating, not reverting to the cause, and that the concessions which we will certainly force him to make, are merely inflicted as a just punishment for his temerity and breach of faith, and to oblige him to observe his engagements inviolably entered in future.
I have requested Mr. Eaton to endeavor to ascertain how far said Hamet would be willing to engage in an expedition of that nature; and even should we not succeed in dethroning Joseph, it would, nevertheless, strike his brother and adherents, with such a panic as could not fail to promote our interests.
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, Esq. to the Secretary of State, dated Road of Tunis, September 5th, 1801.
The inclosures which I have the honor herewith to forward, will inform government, as accurately as I have the means, of our actual position and future prospects in regard to Tripoli, one circumstance only omitted, which is a project in concert between the rightful bashaw of Tripoli, now in exile in Tunis, and myself, to attack the usurper by land, while our operations are going on by sea. These two men are
brothers; the younger is on the throne, having expelled the elder about eight or nine years ago. The subjects in general of the reigning bashaw are very discontented and ripe for revolt; they want nothing but confidence in the prospect of success; this confidence may be inspired by assurances of our determination to chastise this bashaw, for his outrage against the U. S. The bey of Tunis, though prudence will keep him behind the curtain, I have strong reasons to believe, will cheerfully prompt the fame. He is in favor of the elder brother. The idea of dethroning our enemy, and placing a rightful sovereign in his seat, makes a deeper impression on account of the lasting peace it will produce with that regency, and the lesson of caution it will teach the other Barbary states. These are objects which, to me, seem so clearly within our power, that they ought to command exertions. Having begun to coerce Tripoli, it would operate an injury of perpetual duration to relax in these measures.
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, Esq. dated Tunis, Dec. the 18th, 1801.
On the 18th Oct. arrived the Danish commodore Koefoed, and a consular Holch, 5 days from Leghorn. The evening of the 2d ultimo they passed at the American House. As the commodore had lately been at Tripoli on a negotiation, it was very natural to inquire of him what seemed to be the general sentiment of the Tripolitans respecting the American war. He said it was very unpopular, and that the subjects of the bashaw, chiefly on this account, were ripe for a revolt: they waited for nothing but succour. They clamor against the madness and oppression of their chief; say he makes war on his friends, to the destruction of their little commerce; takes all the plunder to himself, and in the issue reduces them to starvation, and the loss of friends, without allowing them the wretched consolation to mourn for those friends whom slain. They almost unanimously desire the restoration of their rightful sovereign, who is a mild man, of peaceable disposition, and if he were offered them with the appearance of determination, they would rise en masse to receive him. The commodore gave it as his opinion, that the most effectual way of reducing Tripoli would be to land troops south of the town, on a commanding untenanted position, and raising a cross fire with the bomb ketches stationed on the north of it; gun-boats or floating batteries to be stationed at the same time within the mole to keep up a direct fire on the town in rear of the castle. He thinks 3000 men an ample force to effect the object contemplated, by land: but two heavy pieces of ordnance for Battering, and some light artillery to repel the assault of cavalry would be requisite. Thus it appears that the opinion of the Danish and American commodores correspond very exactly on the subject of necessary operations for reducing Tripoli.
On the position proper for landing, stands a considerable forest of date trees, the fruit of which forms a great article of subsistence to the Moors of the vicinity; apprehension of the destruction of which would bring these people to almost any terms; their peaceable behavior may be made a condition of its preservation, at the same time it was serve for cover against cavalry in case of being hard pushed.
On the morning of the 3d Nov. I received a message from Sidi Mahomet bashaw, the exile from Tripoli, informing me that his brother, the usurper, had addressed the dey of Algiers, and begging his mediation to bring about a reconciliation with the American government; and expressed great solicitude to know whether, in my opinion, the Americans would admit such an intervention? I did not hesitate to give it as my opinion, that my government, having once been deceived by that dey, would now seek to establish their peace on a surer base. He then desired to be advised whether he might place any reliance on the operations of the Americans in his behalf. I recommended to him patience and silence: at the same time gave him leave to entertain the hope (may it not prove illusive) that the next summer's operations would favor his views.
Extract of a letter from A. Murray, Esq. on board the frigate CONSTELLATION, at Malta, to Wm. Eaton, Esq. dated August 18, 1802.
I have this day had a communication with the legal bashaw of Tripoli, and offered to take him to Derne, and to aid him in any measures he chose to pursue; but he thinks it will be more to our advantage, as well as to his, to go there in an English brig that he hath chartered, and to try what force he can raise there, in as private a manner as possible, after which, in conjunction with the Swedish forces, we can further co-operate with him by private signals, agreed upon. I am pleased with his candour, and am persuaded, if he get reinstalled in his dominions, he will be friendly to us.
Extract of a letter from James L. Cathcart, Esq. to the Secretary of State, dated Leghorn, August 25th, 1802.
During my residence at Tripoli, I had the honour to transmit to the Department of State, the history of the reign of Aly Pacha, father of the reigning sovereign of Tripoli, including the different revolutions in that state, an account of the murder of Mohammed Bey, and the dethroning of the rightful sovereign of Tripoli, Hamet Pacha, who at that period was under the protection of the bey of Tunis, but is now at Malta; and in a supplement, I forwarded some account of the succession to the throne and reign of the present usurper, Joseph Pacha Caramalli.
From the day of my arrival, I conceived it my duty to be particular in forwarding details of the most prominent transactions of that government, for the information of the President; and spared no pains or expense to procure the best intelligence obtainable; whether eventually I succeeded or not, I must leave to your candour to determine, which may be ascertained, by comparing my communications with the transactions which have since transpired. As the abovementioned papers, as well as my own observation, convinced me that the inhabitants of Tripoli held the present Pacha in the greatest degree of horror imaginable, and of their great desire that Hamet, who was then at Tunis, should again assume the reins of government, I was left no room to doubt that should he ever be able to appear before Tripoli, with any considerable force to espouse his cause, that the chief inhabitants of that regency would declare in his favour. Indeed, so sensible is Joseph that his conduct neither merits, nor will ever receive their support, when any force is opposed to him, that whenever he goes out of the city, he carries all his treasure and jewels with him in chests, mounted on mules, which are confided to the care of his favourite slaves, who have orders to keep as close to him as possible; nor is he ever accompanied by less than from three to five hundred of his partisans, who are composed of negroes and men of desperate fortunes, who would espouse his cause no longer than until his treasure was exhausted, and would then fling into the ranks of the best paymaster: for this reason he carries his cash with him, as likewise to enable him to raise a party among the Arabs, should ever his bro-
ther's party assume courage sufficient to take the city against him, as he did against Hamet, when he treacherously usurped the Pachalic.
In my details of the relative situation of Tripoli with other nations, you will observe the many causes the grand seignior has had to complain of the arrogance of Joseph Pacha, and no doubt will join with me in opinion, that the war in which he was engaged was the only reason which prevented him from chastising him as he deserved, and that he only waits for a proper opportunity, I believe is evident. No act could be more just than the reinstating Hamet Pacha on the throne of his forefathers, and no act could insure the grand seignior a revenge, so prompt and efficacious, and attended with so little expense both of blood and treasure; nor so effectually insure the gratitude and future obedience of Hamet and his family, as well as set a precedent to the other states of Barbary, whose incorrigible violence has become insupportable at the Sublime Porte, and render an example not only expedient but absolutely necessary.
Joseph Pacha, perfectly acquainted with these circumstances, spared no pains to entice his brother Hamet to come to Tripoli under the specious pretext of giving him the government of the provinces of Derne and Bengazi; but without effect. Hamet would not listen to his proposal, and demanded of his brother to give him up his wife and children, whom he holds as hostages, and to settle a small annuity on him sufficient to maintain his family, promising that he would then live and die at Tunis.
When the above train were affairs at Tripoli when I left it, and under those impressions I was induced, in my letter to Mr. Eaton of the 15th June, 1801, to make the following observations: "I conceive it peculiarly fortunate that Tripoli was broke with us first, as we have it in our power, with a small force, to reduce them to our own terms, and consequently to influence the other regencies in our favour, as they would find, by demonstrating, that we brook not insults with impunity; nay, fir, if the Pacha of Tripoli's brother, Hamet, who is at Tunis, was a man of understanding and enterprize, I would stake my soul that, with the assistance of four of our frigates, I would effect a revolution in his favour, and place him on the throne of Tripoli, in spite of every obstacle, & thereby insure the U. S. the gratitude of him & his successors, besides concluding an advantageous peace." But I must sincerely declare, that as I was by no other motive than an honest zeal for what I supposed, and continue to suppose, to be the best interest of my country, I at that period thought it a moral impossibility, that it would take fifteen months to draw out the energies of an injured nation, or that motives of humanity would so far predominate in our councils, as to induce us to postpone our vengeance until the barbarity of those miscreants to our unfortunate fellow-citizens, would give a latitude, and prefer the rules of a rigorous retaliation.
In a letter of the 29th June, I forwarded to Mr. Eaton the outlines of my dispatch No. 8, dated at Leghorn, July 2d, 1801, wherein I requested him to ascertain how far said Hamet would be willing to engage in an expedition of that nature; to which I received no answer for many months. For particulars I refer you to the dispatch, and you will please to observe the paragraph which commences, "I propose chastising them, one at a time, and pursuing such measures at the Ottoman court, as will effectually prevent any coalition taking place injurious to our interests."
The measures in contemplation were to embark the said Hamet on board our commodore's ship, to proceed with him to Constantinople, to present him to the grand vizier, and let him then make use of his own arguments to procure the caftan or robe of honour, and while he was negotiating for force which the grand seignior undoubtedly means to send against Tripoli, we would have profited of the opportunity to have concluded a commercial treaty with the Sublime Porte, and to have made such arrangements both there and with Hamet Pacha, as could not fail to inspire those nations with sentiments favourable to our dignity and interests. By procuring the grand seignior's sanction to this expedition, would effectually prevent any coalition taking place unfavourable to our interests, and that the grand seignior still intends to revenge the insults he has received, you will be informed by Mr. Nelson's communications, dated Tripoli, April 22, 1802, forwarded in my dispatch No. 7, of this year.
No material alteration took place until March last, when the usurper, Joseph Pacha, having succeeded in persuading the Bey of Tunis to deny his protection to his brother Hamet, he was obliged, from mere necessity, to accede to Joseph's proposal, and actually accepted the offer of the government of Derne, and embarked on board a Russian ship bound to Malta (but supposed to have been bound to Derne) where he arrived the 11th of April.
This change of position, by Hamet Pacha, induced Mr. Eaton to take the measures which he, no doubt, has detailed to government, in the amplest manner, and which, had not this event taken place so suddenly, he would not have done, until he received the President's instructions; and so far as those measures have been made known to me, I must do Mr. Eaton the justice to say, that they seem to have been judicious, dictated by imperious necessity, and an honest zeal for the success of an enterprize which promised such vast advantages to our country.
Extract of a letter from Commodore Morris to the Secretary of the navy, dated on board the Chesapeake, Gibraltar Bay, 30th March, 1803.
I have been solicited by agents or pretended agents, to co-operate with the brother to dethrone the Bey. Their demands have been from 50,000 to 100,000 dollars, 10,000 stand of arms, powder, and some light field pieces. This I absolutely refused; but consented to bring the ships before Tripoli in June, and to furnish 20 barrels of powder, on condition that I could be satisfied they had authority to admit the United States an equivalent for their aid, in the event of success. Their answers were, that we would be permitted to make a favourable treaty. I was by no means satisfied with merely the pledge of these agents: their word was not a sufficient guarantee: and in the event of our rendering them assistance, I shall take care to have the advantages clearly defined, and as binding as the nature of the case will allow.
TO BE RENTED,
A BRICK HOUSE, near that of Mr. Robert Gordon, on the Hill, calculated to accommodate a small family comfortably; attached to it is a half acre of ground well inclosed.
December 7. JAS. GREENHOW.
THE subscriber has opened a BROKER'S OFFICE over the Store of Mr. Henry Hovey, and promises attention to all business entrusted to him. JOHN SATCHELL. Jan. 20. epiv.
FOR SALE,
WEST-INDIA & N. LIVERPOOL WARE by the crate, Stone and Glass Ware, 800 pair Men's thick Shoes, Men's & Boys' fine Shoes, Ladies' Kid, Morocco and Leather Slippers, A small invoice of Table Linen, Irish Sheetings & Carpetings, 250 Spanish Indigo, Ground and raw Ginger, 120 Sacks coarse Liverpool Salt, Smoked Salmon and Herrings, A small invoice of dry goods, viz: Bear Skins, Blue and Mixed Plush, and Thickets, Writing & Printing paper, Whapping Paper & Puffe Board, Cotton & Wool Cards, One Nice Piano Forte, one Canvass Top Chaise, One Nice Tab Gigs, one Stick Gigs. The above will be sold cheap for cash or country produce. BENJAMIN STETSON. December 19. The
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
I AGAIN offer for sale, that valuable and well known Estate, in the Forks of Hanover, called BULFIELD; containing by estimation and old surveys 1676 acres, the same more or less. There are cleared of this tract about or above 850 acres, laid out into three fields, including 150 acres of Lots, most of which are well set with clover. On this plantation is sowed about 400 bushels of wheat and barley; of the former 350, upwards of 100 of which is on followed and manured land, and very well put in. The plantation is in pretty good order; has some valuable Meadow Land, which, at much labor and expense has been prepared and just getting into use—a tolerable dwelling house, and convenient houses for negroes, with barns, corn house, stables, &c. &c. If this estate is not sold at private sale on or before Monday the 20th of January next, it will be offered at public auction, on that day, if fair or the next fair day, at which time and place will likewise be offered for sale, between 80 and 90 VALUABLE LABOURERS, consisting of men, women, boys, girls and children, to be sold in families, together with all the stock of every description of cattle, sheep and hogs; seven brood mares, a number of blooded colts, 1, 2, and 3 years old, 11 excellent well-broke mules, and some work horses, and all the plantation utensils, and the crops of corn, fodder and rye, now on the land, from 800 to 1000 barrels.—Should a sale of the land not take place, then only about 60 negroes will be for sale, and part only of the corn, and the stock, and plantation articles.
The square of lots, with the appurtenances, at present in the occupancy of John A. Chevalier, Esq., but possession will not be given until the 1st of August next, unless it shall be sooner convenient.
A little estate in the tenement at present in the possession of Mr. John Banks, on Church Hill. 3 pipes of Madeira Wine, which cost £ 44 sterling, imported by myself, nearly two years ago. I likewise have to sell, part of about 20,000 acres of Military Land, lying in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, and in the Indiana Territory. 5000 acres of this land lie on the little Miami and on Pond Run—6000 acres on Big Barren, or Peter's or Snell's Creek, and on Deer Creek, being some of the waters of Green River—upwards of 5000 acres on the North Fork of the Trade water—2000 acres on the east bank of Cumberland River—1000 acres on Ruffell's creek, lying within a mile of the town of Columbia, in the county of Adair—900 acres on Greasy creek, in the same county, near the Cumberland River, and on the west side of it—and the balance in the Indiana Territory. On some of these lands I have recently been and know them to be extremely valuable, being in a thickly settled country, very rich, of deep black soil, well watered with springs and feasts for mills, and heavily timbered, and several settlements upon them, which are tenanted for the next year, and at one dollar per acre for the cleared land. Of the others that I did not see, I have received good information in general as to the quality and situation. Only 15,000 acres of these lands are for sale, but the whole is offered to suit purchasers, being convinced myself, that all is valuable, and my object, which is a distant one, will be answered by the reservation of any part.
I have also for sale, about 5000 acres of land, lying in the counties of Mercer and Nelson, but as these lands were surveyed on Treasury warrants, and of this description there are many disputes as to title, I will only convey the right I legally hold. The patents have long been in my possession and I have never known the title to be contested. Satisfactory titles to the foregoing property will be made according to the tenure by which I hold it. The terms of sale generally are, one fourth in hand, and the balance in two annual instalments, to bear interest from the date, but a discount of 10 per cent for ready money, will be allowed on each instalment. Bond, with such security as I shall approve, will be required for all sums above 100 dollars, all under that sum will be paid in cash. To facilitate settlements and payments, I will take in discharge of either instalment, at the current or agreed value any stock of the United States or of the Bank of the United States, or any state or private Banks, or Insurance Companies within the same. It is my intention to remain here until the first of August next, for the purpose of winding up and adjusting every transaction of my life, and to prepare for that event which must sooner or later number me with those who have gone before me.
Richmond, December 12. JOHN HOPKINS. (tdf.)
THE subscriber offers his services as a BROKER in the city of Richmond, and will transact any business in that line for a moderate commission. He will not inform the public that it is a business with which he is familiar, but assures every one who may think him worthy of their confidence, that no one will be more attentive to their interest. He will also undertake to purchase tobacco on commission.
His office is kept on the cross street leading from the Capitol square towards Col. Carrington's. CARTER B. PAGE. December 31.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me by John Kelso, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to John and Wm. Bell, I shall, on the 25th of February next, at the house of the said John Kelso, in the upper end of the county of Cumberland, proceed to sell so much of that valuable FARM, containing 550 acres of Land, on which he now lives, (subject to two prior deeds of trust) as will pay the sum due to the said John and Wm. Bell, of about six hundred and fifty pounds, with some interest thereon, for the benefit of John Eppes.
CREED TAYLOR, Trustee. Jan. 23. (opds.) P. S. On the above land, is one of the best farms in the surrounding country, in fine order, with an excellent crop of wheat sown on it, and it is within 2 miles of a manufacturing mill on Appomattox, from whence there is a good navigation to the Petersburg canal. I will dispose of it at private sale and give a reasonable credit for the balance after receiving 2000 dols in cash. JOHN KELSO.
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and
PLAISTER of PARIS, an excellent quality. FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON. near the Market. Dec. 4. [spit]
OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
AGAINST FIRE ON GOODS AND FURNITURE.
A t a general meeting of the members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Goods and Furniture in the state of Virginia, held by adjournment, at the General Office of Insurance, in the City of Richmond, February 4, 1806. Mr. Neil McCoull was elected President. Directors for the District of Richmond. Hance H. Judah, Samuel Pointer, Jacob Sackler, Geo. Greenhow. Mr. Robert Birchett, Director for the District of Petersburg. William Vaughan, do. Norfolk. Robert Walker, do. Fredericksburg. Samuel Craig, do. Alexandria. Adam Douglas, do. Winchester. Jacob Swoop, do. Staunton. WM. H. FITZWYLLSONN, Principal Agent. Wm. Price, Cashier General.
Extracts from the proceedings of the General Meeting. "Any subscriber, or member, of this company, may hereafter withdraw his insurance in part, or the whole by giving notice, in writing, signed by him, and acknowledged personally between the PRINCIPAL AGENT, or duly attested and certified under the hand of a magistrate, and on payment of one quota, if one or more quotas be due and payable by him, at that time and he shall thereafter be exempted from any further payment, or demand, for losses incurred after full-set of the day when the said subscriber notice shall have been left with the PRINCIPAL AGENT and the quota paid, but not from any payment, or demand, on account of losses incurred before default at that period, and it shall be the duty of the PRINCIPAL AGENT to give him a certificate of discharge." "Resolved, That the President and Directors be requested to suspend, for the present, the collection of more than one quota, and to give instructions accordingly, to their agents and attorneys, taking due care that their instructions shall not prevent the recovery of one quota, under notices that may already be given to members in arrear." "Resolved, also, That on the payment of one quota the person paying may have the benefit of this insurance."
The following is an extract from the records of the proceedings of the Board of Directors, viz: "Resolved, That no person shall be considered as liable to pay, either the quota which became payable on the first day of October, eighteen hundred and four, or that which became payable on the first day of October eighteen hundred and five, except such as were, to all intents and purposes, insured before the fire which happened in Norfolk, on the 23d day of February eighteen hundred and four—that is, those who had paid their premiums previously to said fire." WM. H. FITZWYLLSONN, P. A. Feb. 15. eaw/vap.
To Mr. George Bruce of the State of Kentucky.
SIR, As you neither reside within this Commonwealth, nor have any known agent or attorney therein, I have adopted this method, prescribed by law, to give you notice, that on Tuesday the 10th day of April next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between the hours of ten o'clock A. M. and of six of the same day, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Wm. H. Hening, who is a single witness in a material point, in a suit now pending in the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond district, in which myself and Ann Burnley widow and devisee of James Burnley, decd. are complainants, and you are defendant. I am yours, &c. JOHN T. HAWKINS. Albemarle, Feb. 13. eaw/vap.
REMOVAL.
DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the House of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCoull, where, in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of
MEL • CINES, PAINTS, &c. The whole of which he offers for sale at reduced prices. Orders from Physicians, Merchants and others, will be promptly attended to and carefully executed. It is his intention to devote much personal attention to his shop, and to sell such Medicines as he uses in his practice only. Families can have proper directions to accompany such articles as they buy of him.
Among a great variety, he begs leave to enumerate—   Peruvian Bark  Rançon's Bitters    Talap, Calomel  Stoughton's Bitters    Rhubarb, Salina  Tarlington's Balm    Marzena  Pungent Smelling Battles    Manna, Salts  Phosphorus    Campbor  Rose Water    Spanish Flies  Tooth Powder    Digitals  Tooth Pills    Pink Root  Tooth Brush    Opium  Greenough's Tin-ture    Arrow Root.  Imperial Wash for cleaning leather    Also,  Essential Salt of Lemons    Anderson's Pills  Lavender water    Batman's Drops  Rat Powder    British Oil  Pine polishing Copal Varnish    Balsam of Honey  White Varnish    Chng's Worm Lozenges  Black do.    Hamilton's do. do.  Japan do.    Church's Cough Drops  White Lead    Corn Plaster  Linseed Oil    Daly's Carminative  Spirits of Turpentine    Duffy's Elixir  Moss, Cloves    Esterle Pepper mint  Turmeric, Ginger    Esterle Spruce  Long Pepper    Esterle Mustard  Indigo, Capers    Gotland's Lotion  Logwood, Fustick    Church's Lotion  Madder, Gold Leaf    Goddess's Cordial  Silver Leaf    Harkness Oil  Windsor Soap    Hansard's Water  Wash Balls    Jamaica's Powders  Camel Hair Pencils    Jessat Drops  Reavey's Water Colours    Jose Plaster  Hair Powder    Peppermint Lozenges  Powder Puffs    Lip's Shave  Tob. Ointment.    Liquid True Blue  Orange Flower Water    Stars Ointment  ALSO—A small supply of Medical Books for sale, February 4. Bif    Orange Flower Water   
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND,
M AKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot—C—round the Calf—B—the pitch of ditto—D—round the heel and instep—E—round the instep—G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. epit
JUST received by the subscribers a few Bds, Prime ANTIGUA RUM—they have on hand a general assortment of Goods in their line. FISHER & LESUEUR. February 12. f.