The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-02-11 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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NUMBER 88.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11, 1806.
[VOLUME 2.]
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, at the Vendue Office of the subscribers, on Tuesday the 11th inst. for the benefit of the Underwriters and others concerned: A Case of CUTLERY , marked R. G. No. 2, damaged on board the ship George, capt. Ezra Towns, from Liverpool. February 6. TAYLOR & BROWN, V. M. (tds)
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 17th of this month, for the purpose of satisfying the balance of a debt due from Edmund Lacy to Nathaniel Benjamin and John Shepard:
ALL that part of Lot number thirty-five, with the improvements thereon lying on the Main-street in this city, and nearly opposite the Court-house, which was conveyed by myself and wife to Edmund Lacy, and by the said Lacy to me, in trust for the purpose of satisfying the debt above mentioned and expenses of executing the trust. This part to be sold contains thirty-six feet four inches in front. February 6. JOHN TURNER, Trustee.
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 131, 132, 133 and 134. These Lots contain beautiful prospects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build.
The PRICE STORE or LUMBER HOUSE situate on the street which leads from the main street in Richmond to Shockoe Hill, about 30 feet in breadth and about 32 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 MESSUAGE 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 neighbourhood—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 Gallego, Richards, & Co. who will give any further information that may be wished.
Ferms of sale, approved endorsed notes negotiable at the bank of Virginia, at 9, 12, 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. February 6. GALLEGHO, RICHARDS, & Co. (tds)
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, in Charlottesville, on the 8th March next, 30 NEGROES. JAMES LINDSAY, HUGH NELSON. February 4. (tds)
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, following:
THAT most valuable estate, situated in the county of Wythe, and commonwealth of Virginia, and heretofore well known by the name of Chiffchaff's Lead Mines; but which, for sometime past has 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 1793, for the sum of £6,053, 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 whom it will 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 8th 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 that 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 by JOHN WICKHAM, JOHN WARDEN, WILLIAM HAY, } Commissioners of the court. Jan. 21. (bw.)
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY
9th requisition. The shareholders of said company, are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, treasurer, the additional sum of ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next.
Delinquent shares on former Requisitions.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares upon which there shall appear to be due delinquent sums on former requisitions, will be offered for sale at Mr. Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, on the 11th day of February next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. December 27. S & t 11th P.
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, may be accommodated with Beds, Fuel and Candles at a moderate charge. January 23. S & t 124.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
TO BE SOLD , for ready money, under a decree of the court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Plincaea Lacy, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plff. and David Ross and others, defts. in order to raise the sum of 361 dols. 89 cts. due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of 16555 dols. 83 cts. due & payable the 1st day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, situate by said Ross to contain 2608 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 SLEDGES. JENNY MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. F. D.
January 16. (tds)
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 to 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. (tds) 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.
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
MADE-TO-ORDER 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. (entf)
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Third Row, in the city of Richmond.
IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth 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 L. 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 20 feet.
The sales will be made by the subscribers as commissioners under the said decree, and the terms 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, JAMES BROWN, } Commissioners. January 23. (tds)
ROBERT GORDON & Co.
HAVE just received, and offer for sale, an additional supply of the best Madeira WINE in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. The two last vintages in Madeira, having yielded wine of a better quality than for several preceding years, they are enabled to say the quality is excellent—it is imported from two houses, from which very different flavored wine is sent. They have heard of the arrival, and will have at hand in a few days, a parcel of London Particular Dry Lisbon Wine, directed to be put up in the same way as some they had two years since, which gave great satisfaction to all who had of it; also, a parcel of Corks, Almonds and a quantity of Oranges in boxes. ON HAND: Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks; A few Demijohns Old Madeira, at 8 dols. per gall. A quantity of fleet Copper and Tin Plates. A general and extensive assortment of Dry Goods, consisting of Woolens of all kinds; printed goods, Manchester Stuff, Irish and Scotch Linens, Gloves and Hosiery, Hardware, Cutlery and Ironmongery. Plain Cambric, Laced Cambric, Book, Chambray and Colomade Muslins, &c. January 25. Saw2w & law3w.
DOCTOR UPSHAW,
INTENDS practicing medicine and surgery in the city and neighborhood of Richmond; he promises punctilious attendance on those who give him employment. Jan. 11. S&t4w.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent. WILLIAM FITZHUGH BRAXTON. January 16. (tw.)
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and a PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality. FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 18. (entf.)
LAND FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber will sell a great bargain, in the TRACT OF LAND, whereon he now lives, lying on the waters of Hardaway river, in North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing about 500 acres. It is a rich soft soil, producing excellent Tobacco, Corn and wheat, with a stream running thro' it, supposed sufficient to turn a grist mill. It is supposed no one would purchase without viewing it, therefore it is unnecessary to be more particular in the description. Any one wishing to see the land or enquire of terms, will apply to the subscriber on the premises. MATTHEW BROWN. January 21. (tds)
REMOVAL.
DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the Bores of Morris J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCoull, where, in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of
MEDICINES, 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— Percussion Powder Ramsey's Bitters Saltpeter Slaughter's Bitters Resin, Rosin, Seams Tartaric Acid Magnesia Pungent Smelling Salts Manna, Salts Phosphorus Campfer Rose Water Spanish Flies Tooth Powder Digitals Tooth Pick Pink Root Tooth Brush Opium Greenbrier's Tincture Arrow Root Imperial Wash for cleaning leather Also, Essential Salt of Lemons Anderson's Pills Lavender Water Bateman's Drops Rai Powder Beeswax Fine Polishing Copal Varnish Balsam of Honey White Varnish Ching's Worm Lozenges Black do. Hamlin's do. do. Japan do. Chamber's Colic Drops White Lead Corn Plaster Linseed Oil Dalby's Carminative Spiritus of Turpentine Duffey's Elixir Mace, Cloves Essence Peppermint Turnips, Ginger Essence Spruce Long Pepper Essence Mustard Indigo, Copperas Gowland's Lotion Logwood, Fustic Cherry's Lotion Madder, Gold Leaf Gelsey's Cordial Silver Leaf Harlem Oil Windsor Soap Hun up Water Wash Balls James's Powders Camel Hair Pencils Keck's Drops Raven's Water Colours Blue Plaster Hair Powder Peppermint Lozenges Powder Puffs Lip Salve Job Ointment. Liquid True Blue Sixes Opodeldoc Orange Flower Water ALSO—A small supply of Medical Books for sale. February 4. (tds)
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER:
WEST-INDIA & N. England Rum, French Brandy, Holland Gin, Madeira, Leaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Imperial and Hesson Tea, Linseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead & Spn. Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green, ground in Oil, Fertilizer, 24, 34, 44, 64, 84, 104, and 124 Nails, Spike Nails, Bar Iron, German & Blistered Steel, Iron Pots, Dutch Ovens, Fire Dogs, Nova Scotia Grind Stones, Powder and Shot, One Nice Piano Forte, one Nice Tub Giggs, one Stick Giggs. The above will be sold cheap for cash or country produce. BENJAMIN STETSON. December 19. (tds)
ADVERTISEMENT.
AS I intend next fall to remove to the western country, I will sell a bargain in the tract of LAND, whereon I now reside, in Amherst county, containing 476 acres, with good improvements for the reception of a genteel family; the plantation in good repair for cropping, and lies well for land in the upper country, and conveniently situated, being within one half mile of a manufacturing mill on Buffalo river, three miles from the town of New-Glasgow, and the neighbourhood in every respect desirable; this land also lies within 16 miles of an inspection of tobacco on James river, and 20 miles from the town of Lynchburg. Any farther description is now deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that any person disposed to purchase, would with first to view the premises. The payment will be made easy to suit the purchaser. JOSEPH BURRUS. January 11. S 6 p.
I HAVE received direct from Bordeaux, 100 Boxes of PRUNES, which I shall sell very low; they are fine and very fresh. Those who feel an inclination to purchase a few boxes, will apply to the subscriber on Shockoe-Hill, in one of Judge Wythe's new brick houses. LEWIS M. RIVALAIN. December 27. S & t.
This Day is Published, And For Sale at the Book-Store of the Enquirer's and Minerva Office: THE VIRGINIA ALMANACK, FOR 1806: PRINTED FOR T. RITCHIE AND COOK & GRANT. LAND—containing
A considerable variety of matter; Political, Agricultural, Medical and Miscellaneous. Among others, an Essay on the Oratorical Character of Curran, attributed to the author of the British Spy.
NOTICE.
PROPOSITIONS will be received by the executive for the purchase of eight condemned negroes, reprieved for transportation under the act "to empower the governor to transport slaves condemned, when it shall be deemed expedient." Dec. 31.
European Intelligence.
Additional extracts from the London Sun, received at the office of the Baltimore American.
The following are the comments made upon the letter of Admiral Kikbert, published in the last Enquirer.
LONDON, Dec. 2.
Upon the facts communicated in this letter, we shall suspend our observations until they are confirmed by more authentic intelligence. There are some circumstances relative to this, which tend to excite suspicion. We have received the Batavia State Gazette of the 25th ult. which is the same day that the Dutch admiral's letter is dated. That paper does not lay one word upon the subject of a peace having been concluded, but it certainly is possible that the extraordinary courier, mentioned in the paper had been put to press. It is, however, extremely improbable that the intelligence should have arrived at the Texel before it reached the Hague.
If an extraordinary courier had been dispatched with the news of a treaty of Peace having been signed, he would naturally have gone in the first instance to the Hague, as the seat of government, and not to the Texel. The distance between the Hague and the Texel is something more than 60 miles, therefore if the dispatches did not arrive at the Hague till the 25th, it is hardly possible they could have reached Admiral Kikbert on the same day, at the distance as we have already stated, of above sixty miles, and a part of the journey to be performed by water. To have enabled Admiral Kikbert to receive the news on the 25th at the Texel, it must have reached the Hague on the 24th at night, and if it did, it is impossible to account for the circumstance of its not being inserted in the official paper of the next day. The last accounts from Vienna are dated the 11th ult. At that time it was known that that Capital must fall into the power of the enemy, and yet they state the Emperor's positive determination not to make peace; it is therefore difficult to conceive what could induce him to suddenly consent to so disgraceful a peace. But what affords still stronger grounds for doubt upon this subject is, that letters have been received in town this morning from the Hague, upon the subject of a peace having been signed.
Last night we received some additional Paris papers, though not of a later date than those we had previously received. They confirm, however, what we stated a short time since respecting the failure of some of the principal Banking-Houses of Paris. The following allusion is made to the subject in one of the French papers:
"We are assured that the Creditors of the House of RECAMIER having had a meeting in consequence of the failure of their Bank, in order to examine into the state of its affairs, expected from its immense opulence, that they should have found the dowry of Madame RECAMIER set down at several millions French. It was not, therefore, without some astonishment, that they heard it declared that her dowry was only 30,000 livres, and that Madame RECAMIER had given it up to the creditors of her husband; such a conduct calls for no comment; it gives rise, at the same time, to many reflections."
It is also stated, that the houses of Grandin, Carfanc, and Co.; Deville and Co.; F. Le Morne and Co.; Aubrey and Co.; and various others of equal credit, and consideration, have likewise been obliged to stop payment. These events have occasioned the greatest alarm and confusion, and are attributed to the measures adopted by the Emperor, which have drawn away all the specie, and deprived the Bankers of the means of fulfilling their engagements.
In the same papers it is mentioned, that the terms which are now supposed to form the basis of the separate treaty between Austria and France, were brought to the headquarters of Bonaparte by the Austrian General Count Glay. On this subject the following observations are made in one of the Paris Journals.
"But what kind of peace could Austria expect, when she no longer possesses what might be offered to disarm the Conqueror? The Venetian States and the Tyrol had been objects of negotiation; indeed one of these countries might, a few weeks since, have been accepted as a guarantee; but now both are reduced by our victorious arms, the heart of the Austrian monarchy is laid bare to our mercy. Under such disastrous circumstances, there is no room for negotiation—the will and humanity of the Conqueror must be submitted to."
The St. Petersburg Gazette contains an important article, from which it would appear that a complete understanding with respect to the objects and conduct of the War, had been established between the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia, a circumstance which renders the intelligence of a separate Treaty entered into by Austria still more inexplicable.
The details contained in the Foreign papers become comparatively of little importance, until we are enabled to ascertain with certainty the truth or falsehood of the intelligence communicated by Admiral Kikbert. A few hours will probably decide upon this important point, or at least put us in possession of some further particulars relative to this subject.
The Earl of Harrington, on Thursday last, kissed hands at Windsor, on receiving his Majesty's appointment to go on a Special Embassy to the Court of Vienna, on which his Lordship was to have departed yesterday, but we believe this Mission has been countermanded in consequence of the last disastrous advices received from the Continent.
STRAYED,
From Mrs. Winston's, in Louisa county, on the night of the 31st December last. A Very likely dark chestnut sorrel HORSE, five feet high, eight years old, white face, with some of his feet white, paces, trots and canters extremely well. He was seen the same night he went off, near Lotis's court-house, and I suppose he was going for Charlottesville where I purchased him, in September last, of Mr. John Winn. Any person that will deliver the said horse to col. James Lewis, Charlottesville, Maj. Nimrod Bramham, of Albemarle, Mr. Ludlow Bramham, of Louisa, or any of them, shall be handsomely rewarded. JAMES W. BRAMHAM, Columbia, (Virg.) Feb. 8. (tds)
From the Madrid Gazette, of Nov. 5.
The Chef d'Escadre Don ANTONIO D'ESCANO, Major-General of the squadron of the ocean, has written from the port of Cadiz, to his excellency the Prince of Peace, under date of the 22d of October, as follows:

By the arrival of the brig Wheeler , captain Belfon , from Guadalupe, we learn that advices had been received at Barbados, that fourteen sail of the line of the Brave Fleet , had got out, and were supposed to be destined for the West-Indies, where, however, they had not arrived when the Wheeler failed, which was on the 18th of the last month. In consequence of the expectation that the Bret Fleet were destined for the West-Indies, Admirals Duckworth and Louis had been despatched for, and arrived at Barbados the 12th of last month with six sail of the line. The whole British force to windward consisting of eight sail of the line, and twelve frigates, under Admirals Duckworth , Lewis and Cochrane .
A gentleman who came passenger in the Wheeler , procured at Guadalupe a Barbados paper of the 11th January, which he has favoured us with, containing London advices to the 7th of December, ten days later than the advices received at New-York, its contents are given in the succeeding columns.
The most prominent article that attracts our attention is the Entrance of the French into Vienna , which event took place on the 13th November.
Bonaparte with his usual activity and enterprize, appears determined to pursue his good fortune, and was advancing into Moravia. The arrival of the second Russian army with some advantages lately gained over the French, appear to animate the allies.
The plan of Bonaparte will be no doubt to bring on a general action, while his army is flushed with success, and it will be the policy of the allies to make a stand, hence we may expect shortly to hear, of a battle on the issue of which the fate of Europe may depend.
Several articles as they have been, speak of the co-operation of Prussia, but they are too vague and obscure, to attach full confidence in them—not that they are not entirely discredited.
The answer of the emperor of Austria to the conditions of an armistice offered by Bonaparte, furnish some reason to believe that he is assured of the assistance of the king of Prussia. To present a satisfactory view of the dispositions of armies, would require a more copious detail than we can make at this time, and with a more competent knowledge of the topography of the countries in which the parties are contending, than we possess ourselves possessed of. It must however appear evident that Bonaparte is playing the boldest game that any commander has ever done before—one defeat of importance would perhaps terminate the war, and end in his ruin.
Having received but one paper from Barbados, it is very probable that several interesting occurrences & advised between the 27th of November (the date of advices by way of New-York) and the 7th December, the date of our London advices.
Ledger.
BRIDGE-TOWN, (Barbados) January 11.
The Windfor Castle Packet , in 80 days from Falmouth, arrived yesterday evening with the first mail for December; the contents of which is by no means of that consolatory nature which we were led to hope for from recent reports from Dominica, corroborated by an article in an American paper, of the death of Bonaparte, and the complete destruction of Maffena . Indeed it cannot be disbelieved, that with very little exception, the whole tenor of the continental news is most disastrous to the allies, while the progress of the enemy continues to be as rapid and unchecked as before, notwithstanding the Austro-Russian armies have achieved some partial successes over them, which may be the forerunner of still greater victories.
The London papers are to the 7th ult. inclusive, but leave us in anxious suspense for the next mail, which we must regard as being likely to give us some results of the firmness of the Austrian monarch on the one hand (who, although driven from his capital, has decidedly refused an armistice, on the hard terms of putting Venice and the Tyrol into the hands of the enemy) & the commanding position of Bonaparte's armies on the other. As far as we have been able to select extracts from these papers for this day's publication, they will be found highly interesting—in our next a more extensive arrangement will be made.
His majesty's brig Wolverine , on the 4th inst. cut a small schooner out of St. Ann's Bay, Martinique, under the fire of three batteries, and sent her in here on Tuesday last.
The ship Eliza , Pasley , one of the Cork fleet, lately captured by the enemy, has been re-captured and arrived at Antigua.
The ship Sir Charles Hamilton , from the coast of Africa, with 320 slaves bound to Trinidad, was captured on the 3d inst. by the French schooner Imperialist of 1 gun and 60 men; being incapable of making an effectual resistance, although mounting 18 guns, having had most of her crew impressed by one of our men of war. She, however, has fortunately been re-captured by his majesty's ship Alligator , and arrived here the 9th inst.
A brig from Halifax, with fish, bound to Surinam, was also captured by the above privateer on the 5th inst. but was re-captured yesterday morning, ninety miles to windward of this island, by the Carysfort frigate, and sent in here; the Carysfort being left in chase of a large armed ship standing to the northward, supposed to be a captured guineaman.
According to the reports of American vessels arrived since our last, the enemy still have several privateers to windward of this island, which continue to elude our cruizers, although there are several looking after them.
Rear admiral Cochrane gave a petit dejeuner , on board the Northumberland , on Wednesday last, to lord and lady Seaforth , Sir Eyre , and lady Coote , and a select party of fashionable.
Sir Eyre Coote , with his family, sailed for Jamaica the following day, having experienced every attention their rank and elegant manners gave them a just claim to, during their stay here.
The Fisgard convoyed the Jamaica trade; & the Northumberland , for Antigua, failed in company with them.
LATE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Received at the Ledger Office , via BARBADOS .
LONDON, November 29.
We have received accounts from the Rhine to the 21st; they contain the 5th bulletin of the army of Italy, dated the 5th Nov. announcing the pursuit of the archduke Charles to Vicenza and the Brenta; the taking of Casellafranco and Padua on the 5th, by the French right wing, the left has reached Bassano .
A contribution of 400,000 francs has been imposed on Verona , and one million upon Padua . Venice has been evacuated by the Austrians, but it is supposed to be occupied by the Russians.
December 5.
The Victory , of 100 guns having on board the body of our dear departed Hero , anchored off Brighton yesterday, on her voyage probably for the Downs. The prince of Wales sent two bullocks on board for the brave crew, & some other presents to their gallant officers.
The intelligence brought by the French, Dutch, and German papers, is, as we have already said, of a much more favourable complexion than we expected. We see little reason to doubt that the French have got to Vienna . An article from the Leche , of the 12th, would induce us to believe that the French had back-
ened their march: it says, that Bonaparte wished to give time for some other columns to come up and to wait for the arrival of couriers with dispatches. But it appears that there was a very sanguinary affair at St. Pölten , of which the French bulletin made no mention. The advices from Moravia and Bohemia , inferred in the Berlin Journal speak of the actions disastrous to the French, who lost 6000 men. But this advantage could not, we think, prevent the French from getting to Vienna . The Russians and Austrians, immediately after the affair of St. Pölten , crossed the Danube to Krems , to join the Archduke Ferdinand , who is at Budweis . The emperor of Germany is not at Olmutz , but at Brunn . But one of the most important facts in these papers is, the junction of the second Russian army with the first, a circumstance which will enable the Austrians, we trust, to resume offensive operations. Another fact which we hope to see confirmed, is, that the archduke John has, by a bold movement, got in the rear of Bernadotte , and compelled him to evacuate Salzburg . It should seem, too, as if Ney's corps was not quite strong enough to secure the possession of Innsbruck and the Inn —he has got to Innsbruck , but the French accounts confess, that though their force is numerous, much precaution is necessary, the country being still in arms against them. Meanwhile that active General Wolfskehl does not appear to have been cut off, or to have capitulated—so far from it that he is said to have followed the example of the Archduke Ferdinand , and to have cut his way through Angeran to the Danube ; his force seems to have been much superior to any superior to any the French had in Swabia . On the 16th, a detachment of his troops fell in with a small escort conducting the electors of Bavaria from Wurtzburgh to Munich . The Austrians did not imitate the conduct of the French—they did not pillage the escort, nor did they violate the Prussian territory of Anspach to which the electors retired.
In the mean time the Archduke Charles continues to conduct his retreat in a masterly manner, giving the French reason to repent every attack they make upon him. By Maffena's own account in the sixth bulletin, it appears he was defeated on the banks of the Tagliamento . On the 12th he ordered a division of his troops to cross the river, meaning of course, to pass with the rest of his army; but the Austrians defended the passage, a heavy cannonade took place the whole day; but "Maffena, justified with the advantages he had gained, and which secured to him others, did not think proper to effect the passage of the river."
What were his advantages; he wished to pass the river, and he was unable to effect it the whole day. After the Archduke had retreated from the banks on the 13th to Palma Nuova , Maffena crossed the river. His royal highness neither loses a piece of cannon, a baggage wagon, nor a standard, in his retreat; he carries off his whole army, and we have a confident belief, that even if Marmont and Bernadotte were to interpose in his rear, he could cut his way through them.
Three Hamburg mails have arrived this morning. The intelligence brought by them is important. Private letters assert that Austria is determined not to conclude a separate peace, and that she is waiting the arrival of the second Russian army to resume her operations. The second Russian army has entered Moravia ; having, in contradiction to the infamous falsehoods of the Monitor , preserved in its whole march the most exemplary discipline. It must have joined the Russian army about the 15th, the day when Murat is said to have entered Vienna . We shall be much disappointed if the two Russian armies with the troops under prince Ferdinand , do not compel the French to evacuate Vienna within a few days after their entrance into it.
Gen. Don left Harbourg on the 22d ult. for Lüneburgh , the head quarters of the Russian army under Gen. Toll .
December 4. Let us now hope that the tide has turned, & that the French who have advanced with such success to Vienna , are doomed to experience a signal reversal of fortune. We have the happiness to announce the gain- ing of an important victory over the French on the left bank of the Danube by the troops under the Russian general Kutusow . On the 9th, the day on which the French entered St. Pölten , general Kutusow passed the Danube . M. Mortier had previously crossed to keep the archduke Ferdinand's corps in check. In the afternoon of the 10th, he approached and drove back Kutusow's advanced posts to Sient . On the 11th the Russians determined to attack him near Krems . The attack was eminently successful, and Mortier , who was endeavouring to take the Austro-Russians in flank, was entirely cut off. After an obstinate battle, in which two thirds of the French division were killed, the rest withdrew to the castle, so celebrated in history as being the place where our gallant Richard Coeur de Lion was confined. There the Russians surrounded and forced them to capitulate to the amount of between 2 and 3000 men, including a brigadier general, two colonels, one lieut. colonel, and 36 other officers. Mortier is supposed to have been killed. The loss on the part of the allies is estimated at 2000 men—amongst the killed was the excellent Austrian general Schmidt , who had just been appointed to the situation filled by general Mack , and who fell in the action pierced by five balls. His death is infinitely regretted. Having thus prevented Mortier from succeeding in cutting off his retreat, gen. Kutusow retired to Olmutz . The French still made several attempts to harass him, but they were unavailing. At one time prince Frankenthall , the pupil of Suvarrow , was surrounded by a great superiority of numbers; he had but 5000 men with him; with these he resolved to cut his way through, which he effected, and rejoined Kutusow , bringing with him two standards and some prisoners. Kutusow then established himself at Olmutz , where he was joined by the Austrians, under the prince of Lichtenstein , and on the 18th, by the second Russian army of 46,000 men. He was soon afterwards to be reinforced by the Austrian imperial guards, under the archduke Constance , 12,000 strong; and the rest of the army under general Michelson , would join him about the end of last month. The Emperors of Russia and Austria are at present at Olmutz . Meanwhile the French are endeavouring to bring on a general battle, which is expected to take place near Brunn . They entered Vienna on the 13th; a deputation of the inhabitants had previously waited on Bonaparte , to solicit a delay of 48 hours to prepare for his reception. This was granted. Murat entered the city first, Bonaparte remaining about two miles off. The city was not pillaged, nor were great excesses committed, but very heavy contributions were levied. The inhabitants were requested by the Austrian commissary to preserve the greatest order. A large party of the French army passed through the city on the 15th, taking the road to Moravia . It is supposed that their entrance into Vienna would have not taken place so soon, had not prince Murat , as he is called, imposed upon the Austrian prince Auerberg by an impudent falsehood. The prince had been ordered to demolish the bridges at Vienna , but a courier was sent to him from Prince Murat , informing him that the preliminaries of peace had been signed between the two powers. Prince Auerberg accordingly left the bridges standing, and the French passed the Danube immediately.
The intelligence from other parts of Germany and from Italy, though not so favourable as that from Krems , is extremely consolatory. Wolfskehl has certainly cut his way to the Danube , and Ney has not dared to advance from Innsbruck . The whole country is in arms around him, and his summons of the states of Tyrol to meet at Innsbruck has been treated with the utmost contempt.
The retreat of the archduke Charles is characterized as one of the most masterly that ever was made. He is arrived at Laybach , the capital of Carniola , and is in full march towards Vienna . Marmont's corps is not strong enough to cut off his retreat, and we expected to see him soon under the walls of the capital, not a prey "to vexation and chagrin," but animated by the justice of the cause in which he is engaged and anxious to effect the deliverance of his country.
A desire to save his capital from the presence and pillage of the French troops, appears to have induced the Emperor of Germany to propose an armistice.— Bonaparte , we think, for it, was extravagant in his demands. As the price of an armistice for a few weeks he required, "That the allies should first bomb; that the Hungarian levy on magis should be disbanded; that the Dutch of Venice and the Tyrol should be evacuated; and provisionally given up to the French armies."
These conditions were immediately rejected, and his imperial majesty, in a spirited declaration published at Brunn on the 13th, expresses his firm determination to continue the contest with the great resources which he finds in the hearts, the prosperity, the power, and fidelity of his people, and with the still undiminished force of his friends and high allies, the Emperor of Russia and king of Prussia.
Thus have all doubts which refused to the king of Prussia been removed, and his hearty and cordial co-operation with the allies may be confidently relied on. The Electors of Saxony and Hesse are also to join their arms to those of Prussia. It was even reported last night that hostilities had commenced between the Russians and French; that the forays of Hameln had been surrounded by the Russians and English under general Don , and that a partial action had taken place.
Lord Harrowby was way-laid on his journey to Berlin by two men, one of whom was the son of a Frenchman, now resident in London. These Russians, however, were soon apprehended by some Prussian soldiers, and after a due examination of their papers, sentenced to be hanged.
An attempt has also been made to way-lay, and probably to assassinate, the gallant Emperor Alexander, on his way from Leipzig to Weinheim . A Bavarian detachment, sent, it was supposed, for this purpose, had arrived in the hill-country of Lauerstein , within seven German miles (about thirty-five English) of Dresden . The Elector of Saxony, however having entertained some suspicion of what was intended, sent two hundred hussars to escort his imperial majesty; Bonaparte's instruments were in consequence forced to make off.
Cheered and animated by the favourable turn which events have taken, we indulge the expectation, that the cause of united Europe will be avenged on the plains of Moravia , and that intolerance, ambition and tyranny , are doomed to receive a final check from the arm of that horse of Lorraine , which Bonaparte so confidently predicted as being on the eve of dissolution and extinction.
December 5. The Russians, to the amount of 24,000 men, reinforced by the English troops from Malta , are said to have failed for Corfu on the 17th of October, and to have arrived safely at Venice . This force, with that which the Austrian left at Venice , will be able to incommode and harass Maffena in his rear.
December 6. We are extremely anxious for the next arrivals from the Continent. The intelligence cannot but be of the utmost importance. The battle that was expected to be fought between Brunn and Vienna has in all probability been fought. As the second Russian army had joined, we believe the Allies would have a force equal at least to that which Bonaparte could bring against them; for the scattered divisions under Ney , Bernadotte and Marmont , could not be called in, we think, time enough to join the centre and left wings of the French army before the battle. Besides if Bonaparte called in Marmont and Bernadotte , he would leave the Archduke Charles an uninterrupted passage to Vienna .
Seat of Government.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, Feb. 3.
Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial from Messrs. Montgomery and Stevens , witnesses on the part of the prosecution on the trial of Judge Clae , praying a compensation for their travel and attendance, which was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Quincy presented a memorial from the merchants of Boston , representing the aggressions committed on the trade and neutral rights of the U. States and concluding with suggesting the propriety of a special mission to the court of London .
Referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the nation.
Mr. Crowninshield , from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a detailed report on the petition of Francis Amory , which was referred to the committee of the whole House.
A petition from William Lambert was presented, and referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. J. Clay presented a petition from the measurers of salt and coal in the city of Philadelphia , praying for additional compensation for their services, which was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Gregg , from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petition of E. Meffionier , praying either a donation of land, or an extension of the usual time of payment thereof, to aid him in the cultivation of the vine. The report is unfavourable not only to the prayer of this individual case, but likewise to the principle on which it is founded.
The House immediately took the report into consideration, and concurred in it without division.
A bill was received from the Senate, making a further appropriation for the support of a library. The bill appropriates, in addition to the unexpended balance of a former appropriation, the yearly sum of 1,000 dollars for five years, to be applied under the direction of a joint committee of three members of the Senate and three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed every session.
Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
A bill was likewise received from the Senate to repeal in part the fourth section of an act to authorize the grants of land to the French inhabitants of Gallinopolis , and for other purposes therein mentioned. This bill repeals so much of the act referred to as imposes the condition of actual settlement.
Referred to the committee on the public lands.
On motion of Mr. Leib , the House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the report of a select committee making extra allowances to certain officers of the House for extra services rendered during the last session.
The resolution authorizes the payment of 300 dollars to the clerk, 200 dollars to William Lambert , Julius W. King , the sergeant at arms, the door keeper, and the assistant door keeper, each, and 50 dollars to Alexander Spalding and John Philips each.
On motion of Mr. Findley , 100 dollars were allowed to James Laurie , chaplain.
After a brief debate, the resolution was agreed to—Ayes 47—Noes 42.
The committee then rose, and the House took up their report, and concurred in the resolution as amended—Yeas 60—Nays 55.
A message was received from the President of the U. S. enclosing a letter from the governor of South-Carolina , stating the ceding the cession to the U. S. of certain sites for forts, &c. on certain conditions.
Referred to the committee of the whole, on the state of the union.
A message was likewise received from the President of the U. States laying before the two Houses, for the exercise of their constitutional powers as to providing the means for fulfilling them, six Indian treaties for the extinguishment of Indian rights to lands within the U. States.
The President states, that the Senate had advised the ratification of these treaties, viz:
1. Treaty with the Wyandots , &c. 2. With the Wyandots , &c. 3. With the Delawares . 4. With the Chickasaws . 5. With the Cherokees . 6. With the Creeks .
Referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. J. Randolph said, the House would recollect better than he did, for he was not present at the time, the very important resolution referred on the motion of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gregg ) whom he saw in his place, to the committee of the whole on the state of the union. It was no part of his purpose at this time to discuss the merits of that resolution; and it was still further from his purpose to throw any impediment, or create any delay in bringing forward that discussion; the more so, as he considered the whole country south of the seat of government, and more particularly that part of the country in which he resided, decidedly interested in a speedy and prompt acceptance or rejection of the proposition. Indeed such was his opinion of the necessity of its being speedily acted upon, that as soon as he saw the resolution which had been offered, which was not until Friday when it was laid on their table in a printed shape, the first suggestion of his mind was to move the going immediately into a committee of the whole on it; as those gentlemen, with whom he had the honor of holding personal and political intercourse would testify. But a more mature reflection had convinced him that before the resolution could receive that ultimate decision, which he trusted it would receive, the House flood in need of material information, which, however it might be in the possession of this or that individual, was not possessed by the body of the House. His object in addressing the House was to obtain this information from the proper authority, from the head of a department—which was the only way in which information of a satisfactory nature, such as ought to influence the decision of the House, ought to be obtained.
Mr. J. Randolph then submitted the following resolution.
Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be directed to lay before this House a statement of the exports and imports of the U. S. to and from Great Britain and Ireland, and the American colonies of the same, for the two last years, distinguishing the colonial trade, from that of the mother country, specifying the various articles of export and import and the amount of duties payable on the latter.
Mr. Smilie expressed himself in favor of the resolution, and observed that the species of information called for had not been received by the House later than 1803.
Mr. Crowninshield was of opinion that it would be best to extend the resolution so as to embrace the British provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick , and the provinces beyond the cape of Good Hope .
A conversation of some length ensued between Messrs. Crowninshield , Bidwell and Alston on the one side; and Messrs. J. Randolph and J. Clay on the other on amending the resolution. The former gentlemen were for amending the resolution so as to embrace a period of peace as well as war, and to obtain information from "all the dependencies of Great Britain"—which the latter gentlemen opposed on various grounds, one of which was that if this additional information were desirable it could be obtained by a distinct resolution.
On Mr. Crowninshield's motion to amend the resolution, so as to extend it to "British dependencies," generally, the House divided—Ayes 43—Noes 67.
Mr. Nicholson suggested the propriety of adding the following words to the resolution, in which the mover acquiescing, they were incorporated into it.
And also a statement showing in detail the quantity and value of the like articles of import brought into the United States from other nations respectively, with the rate and amount of duty thereon.
When the resolution, thus modified, was agreed to without a division.
Mr. Crowninshield then moved the following resolution. He said, in substance it was the same with the amendment which he had proposed to the resolution of the gentleman from Virginia .
Resolved, That the secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before this House, a statement of the amount of the exports and imports to and from the British dependencies other than those of America for the last two years.
This resolution was likewise agreed to without a division.
On motion of Mr. Stanford the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill altering the time for holding the circuit court for the district of North Carolina .
After the blanks were filled, Mr. Macon offered a new section for increasing the salary of the district judge of North Carolina from 1,500 to 2,000 dollars.
After debate, this motion was lost by a great majority, as were other motions, successively made, to allow a salary of 1800, 1700, and 1600 dollars.
The committee rose, and reported the bill, and the House ordered it to a third reading to-morrow.
Tuesday, Feb. 4.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the governor of Orleans , covering a petition from the regents of the university of that territory, praying a donation of lands.
Referred to the committee on the public lands.
Mr. Gregg called for the order of the day on a resolution offered by him to repeal so much of an act as authorizes the appropriation of lands to the Yazoo claimants.
Mr. Smilie moved to postpone the consideration of this resolution to Monday week, that in the mean time the national business might be transacted, undisturbed by the irritation which this subject generally gave rise to.
Mr. Alston declared himself in favor of a compromise by commissioners. If this course should be disagreed to, he would have no objection to agree to the resolution offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania .
Mr. Gregg trusted the motion for postponement would not prevail. The resolution had been submitted very early in the session. The mover had waved calling it up to this day that the national business might be first attended to. In this business the House had progressed to a
point, at which it appeared convenient to take up the resolution. Information had been required, which would not probably be received for some days. In the interim a decision might be had on the resolution. The subject had been so long before the House, and had been so fully discussed, that there did not appear to be occasion for much debate, nor did he think the irritation alluded to by his colleague, would take place. He hoped, if the subject was entered upon, the discussion would be conducted with that prudence and temper that were essential to the discovery of truth.
The motion was agreed to—Ayes 65. The House went into committee of the whole, Mr. VARNUM in the chair, on the bill respecting bonds given by marshals.
After amending the same the committee rose, and the House ordered the bill to a third reading.
On the motion of Mr. Sloan the House went into a committee of the whole on the bill imposing a duty on slaves imported into the U. S.—Mr. John C. Smith in the Chair.
A variety of motions were made amendatory of the bill, which shall be given in a more detailed view of the proceedings. We shall at present confine ourselves to a concise notice of those most material.

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They, therefore, recommend the following resolution.
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The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 11th FEBRUARY.
REFLECTIONS ON F. DODDRIDGE'S PROTEST-CONCLUDED.
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them to commence. They will exercise it for themselves. He proceeds then to deprecate the establishment of such a navy...
His objections to the preamble to these resolutions are almost unworthy of a comment. He denies to the Virginia Legislature the right of expressing their opinion on such subjects...
MONEY BILLS.
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been contrary to that of the British, and of course destroys all the strength of the precedent. To prove this fact, they attempt to show that under the colonial government...
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
January 9th, 1778.
Reasons to be offered at the conference to be desired of the Senate in answer to their reasons delivered at the last conference. The House of Delegates, not being satisfied with the reasons urged by the Senate in support of their amendments...
a particular debt, the commons disagreed to the amendment, and declared for a reason, that the aforesaid petition as such granting of money by act of parliament...
Though the precedents, referred to by the Senate, in the proceedings of the council and House of Delegates, in the years 1771, 1772, and 1773...
Last Evening's Mail.
NEW-YORK, February 4.
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ERRATUM.—In the last Enquirer, instead of "151 votes to 83" said to be given in the House of Delegates on the resolution approving of Mr. S's administration, it should have been printed "151 votes to 8."
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The second Richmond Dancing Assembly will be held at the Bell Tavern To-morrow Evening.
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CORBETT'S REMARKS ON THE DISPUTE WITH AMERICA. (Concluded.)
The case of the ship Eliza, was, as far as I recollect, not the first, by several, on which the argument, whether that case was decided, had been urged; though perhaps, it might be the first, in which, upon a full disclosure of all the circumstances in point, came SIMPLY to issue. This observation is very material, and should be borne in mind with the greater care, as the writer above seems to have been solicitous to rest much of his complaint upon the novelty, (considered as to latter times) of the principle, upon which the case was decided, & upon the alleged injustice of taxing the Americans by surprise.
Remarks on the foregoing. Such are the remarks of a man, whose whole career has been signified by a vindictive spirit towards the United States. Such remarks, from such a source, ought not to excite our surprise: they ought, however, to put us on our guard against the erroneous impressions that will probably be alludiously disseminated on this topic.
the Register, we cannot hesitate to decide which is deserving of the most weight. The most obvious inference, deducible from Corbett's remarks, is that there is no expectation in Britain of an embargo or non-importation. We are told the Americans love money too much to incur the hazards of such a measure, that it would reduce our merchants to beggary, throw our workmen out of bread, & operate a complete overthrow of the government.
It will be remarked that in the article we have inserted, the Morning Chronicle declares that a non-importation agreement of British manufactures for one year would be a loss to Britain of seven millions; while Corbett does not deny that such a measure, if adopted, will be very seriously felt by her. We are all perfectly acquainted with the character of the Morning Chronicle. It is true, that it is an opposition print; but it is not less true, that it is uniformly animated by a liberal and enlightened spirit; and that for intelligence it does not rank second to any print in the kingdom.
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. if.
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. 20.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD. RAN-AWAY from the Washington Tavern, on the 25th Dec. last, a Mulatto Man by the name of LEWIS, about 25 years of age. This fellow was formerly the property of Edward Garland of Hanover, was sold to a Mr. Shields of Goochland, and while the property of the said Shields, travelled very considerably through several states. I believe inasmuch as I have no doubt but he will attempt to pass for a free man, to the contrary of which may be discovered by attending to his person: he is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with rather an intelligent countenance when spoken to, and is a very well made fellow; indeed he has not a hasty heart for a fellow of his colour, being tolerably light; nor has he any marks by which he may be particularly known, other than those already mentioned, and that of his extreme patriotism. He has a wife living in the state of Mr. Watkins of Goochland, at a place called Dover Mills; yet his very general acquaintance may subject him to be caught elsewhere, perhaps in Lexington, in the county of Rockbridge (Virginia) at which place he lived for some time prior to his leaving my property. He is a very good barber, and perhaps may attempt that calling for a subsistence in some of the remote towns of Virginia. Nevertheless if he is secured in any jail within the state of Virginia so that I can get him again, or delivered to me in the City of Richmond, I will give the above reward and reasonable charges. EDWARD GARLAND. February 4. (if.)
WARM SPRINGS, IN THE COUNTY OF BATH, VIRGINIA. HAVING taken a lease on the WARM SPRINGS for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805; we wish to acquaint the public, that at a great expense and much labour, we have improved it, to accommodate genteelly, 150 persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 400 horses, also 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly; a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only. A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not choose to mix with the strong and healthy. We have also taken a lease on the SECRET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm, for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors. The British attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we have from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the public that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which (above the ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances ran to indicate that in future travellers will be well accommodated. We wish to purchase a Black-Smith, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given. Also wanted to employ a different elderly woman to undertake the management of the place of house-keeper, either at the Warm or Secret Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal encouragement, on application to us. ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER. January 21. (if.)
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 Aspin, officers 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 22nd day of this month, the following, SLAVES, viz: Parrot, 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-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of ten per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 4. (if.)
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.
NEIL MCCOULL HAS received, by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, his usual supply of FALL & WINTER GOODS.
SALE OF STOCK. On Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windsor, the balance of the late William Dandridge deceased, consisting of the Cattle, Sheep and Hogs belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars. N. SHEPPARD, For Wm. Langhorne executor of Wm. Dandridge. January 28. (ad.)
GEORGE WILY, BROKER & COMMISSION MERCHANT, Near the Basin. BUYS and sells all kinds of Produce—Also, goods, Lots, and houses, Bank Stock, &c. He has for Sale, LOTS No. 141, 2, 3, and 4, which make one entire square in Du-Val's addition. There is a good Spring attached to them. These lots are well worth the attention of any gentleman wishing to build a summer retreat for his family. July 28.—(t.) THE subscriber has opened a PRODUCE OFFICE over the Store of Mr. Henry Hovey, and promises attention to all business entrusted to him. JOHN GATCHELL. Jan. 29. (p.)
A POINTER DOG. Left from Richmond about the 20th December last. HE is a small compact handsome dog, a small spot at the root of his tail; also chiefly his head and ears (and 'tis believed some other parts not particularly remembered) are spotted with liver colour, but the body, &c. is mostly finely and thickly speckled with the same, particularly his legs, which are darker than his body—both ears are flat, and he snuffs to the name of NERO. Whoever will bring him to the Editor of this paper, or convey to him by letter or otherwise, such information as will enable the owner of the dog to recover him, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. February 4. (p.)
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 subscribers 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 as much cleared land as is sufficient to work seven or eight hands to advantage, consisting of two fields of first, and one of second order 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 of 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 overfire house, together with other necessary buildings for plantation business. The Land is well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Wheat, Cotton, Corn, Rye, Oats and Flax; the situation is very pleasant, 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 flock, 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. (p.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY. WILL be sold, to the highest bidder for ready money on the premises on Saturday the 15th day of February next, by virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Bate, to secure the payment of $333.00. 38 cents, with interest thereon from that date, due to Rambour & Gernou and George Peggins, junr. and the expenses of the sale. Two acres of land lying upon Appomattox river, within one mile of the town of Petersburg with the water girt and manufacturing mills, Bake house, Distillery house and other houses of improvements erected thereon. PLEASANT ARIN, for Henry Gagnon and Pleasant Arin. Petersburg, January 7. (t.)
IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN. On the 29th 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 bred 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 be renewed 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. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Bowling Green, January 28. (tds.)
ENOCH SULLIVAN, SILVER, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELLER, RETURNS his grateful thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal encouragement afforded him in his line of business, and hopes by his punctilious attention to the business, to which he was obliged, to insure a continuation of the favor of a liberal public. He offers now for sale at his shop adjoining the Eagle Tavern, a general assortment of silver ware and jewellery of the most fashionable kind, consisting of silver Tea Pots, cream Urns, Tumblers, Spoons, and mourning and fancy Ear-rings, Lockets, Finger Rings, and Breast Pins, jet, white and coral Necklaces and Ear-rings, a general supply of Combs, plain and ornamented Pocket Books, thread Cases, Miniature and Ring Cases, gold and gilt Seals, Keys and Chains. Highest price given for old gold or silver. December 9. (t.)
HOUSTON'S newly invented PATENT METALLIC 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. (t.)
GUM SWAMP—FOR SALE. On the 24th day of February next, will be sold that valuable TRACT OF LAND, late the property of John Sale, dec'd, in Chesterfield county, containing five hundred acres, known by the name of the Gum Swamp, on the turnpike road, ten miles above Manchester, the buildings on which are commodious. One half of the purchase money will be required in hand and the other in twelve months. ISAAC SALLE. January 22. (t.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. TWO HOUSES and LOTS on Shockoe Hill, in a most desirable part of the city, and possessing every accommodation for a family. A long credit will be allowed, or Virginia Bank Stock at a very liberal price taken in exchange. I have 8000 acres of Virginia land warrants which I will sell low for cash. THOMAS NORVELL. Jan. 11. (t.)
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. Printing IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.