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Charlotte Court, Dec. 8, 1807. Patrick Connelly, plaintiff, against Archibald Fowles & Traverse Brooks, defendants. The defendant Fowles not having entered his appearance 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, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that he appear here on the first day of March court next and enter his appearance and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in Richmond, for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court-house of the said county.
A Copy—Teste, Thomas Read, Clk.
Charlotte Court, Jan. 4, 1808. John Haskins and Nathaniel Terry, plaintiffs, against Jesse Hord, deft. The defendant Jesse Hord not having entered his appearance 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; on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that he appear here on the first day of April court next and enter his appearance and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers published in Richmond, for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court-house of the said county.
A Copy—Teste, Thomas Read, Clk.
Charlotte Court, Jan. 4, 1808. Catherine T. Garden, Francis Scott, ar. and Joseph Scott, executors and executrix of John Garden, dec. plaintiffs, against Alexander Garden, deft. The defendant not having entered his appearance 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; on the motion of the plaintiff by their attorney, It is ordered , that he appear here on the first day of April court next and enter his appearance; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers published in Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of the said county.
A Copy—Teste, Thomas Read, Clk.
The subscriber wishes to SELL the LAND on which he resides, known to his friends by the name of
OAKLAND.
This land lies on the north side of the river Apomattox, in the county of Chesterfield, 25 miles above Petersburg, 3 below Bevil's bridge, and 28 south of Richmond. It contains about 1400 acres, of which nearly one half is in low grounds, on the river level, handsomely situated and esteemed superior to any on the river. The high land lies very level, covered with oak and pine timber, and is a free, fertile soil. The low grounds are mostly open, and the high land about two thirds in timber. The improvements are a dwelling house, with 7 good rooms, 4 of which are on the lower floor, with two pan sages, all finished in the neatest style of wainscoting—There are 4 rooms in the cellar, one with a fine place and plank floor; a kitchen, smoke house, wash house and dairy, and every house necessary for a large family. Also, a large ice house with a pond at the distance of 30 yards from the door. On the farm there are two granaries large and convenient, with a wheat machine on the most improved construction in each—an ovenser's house, stable and a tobacco house, with a brick cellar under it—also all the houses necessary for the crop hands. The fine water, the airy and salutary situation of the building, the fertility of the soil, and the easy passage of the produce to market, give to this property advantages which can be best appreciated on inspection. The terms of sale will be one third down and the residue in three annual payments, or otherwise, as may be agreed on by application to the subscriber, on the premises, who would give possession any time after the 15th September next.
Oakland, Jan. 12, 1808. GEORGE EVANS. In pursuance of a deed of trust executed by William L. Stone, to the subscribers, will be exposed to SALE , for cash, on the premises, the 19th day of March next,
A Lot of Ground,
In the town of Columbia, whereon is a large & well finished two story store house, calculated for a store and family, with convenient out houses. The money arising from said sale will be applied agreeably to said deed. MATTHEW WILLS. THOMAS WILLS. WM. PASTEUR.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to secure a debt due by the said Ambrose Dudley to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge—We shall proceed to sell, for ready cash, for the best price that can be obtained, on the premises, on the second day of June next, a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, lying and being in the county of King William, being the same on which the said Dudley now resides, and the same which the said Dudley purchased of William Dandridge, containing 802 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of 400 pounds, current money, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof.
BERN'D LIPSCOMB. NATH'L FOX. 28th February, 1808. wids
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to Edward P. Chamberlayne, dec. and myself by James B. Littlepage, to secure the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned, due by the said Littlepage, to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge. I shall on Wednesday the first day of June next, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, at King William courthouse, a certain tract or parcel of LAND, lying and being in the parish of St. John's, and county of King William, and commonly known as and called by the name of Palmers, containing by estimation Four Hundred and Fifteen Acres of high Land, and One Hundred Acres of Marsh Land, be the same more or less, and bounded by the lands of Bernard Moore, William Gregory, George W. P. Custis and John Quarles, dec. and Matpony River.
BERN'D LIPSCOMB. February 24. wids
FOR SALE, A Negro Man, Under good character, understands taking care of horses and a good carriage driver. Enquire of the Printer. February 9. (wids)
The subscriber will SELL , or exchange for land in the state of Ohio, THE FARM Whereon he now resides, containing 77 1-2 acres. This farm is particularly valuable for its proximity to the city of Richmond, being near enough to give its occupant the advantages of a city residence, combined with the pleasure of a country life. The situation is high and beautiful, commanding a fine view of part of the city & capitol, about 25 acres of this land is cleared and but little worn, is of a good soil, affords excellent water, and is believed to be remarkably healthy. On it is a thrifty young apple orchard of choice fruit, beginning to bear, and the improvements are new, and being such as would accommodate a small family. Joseph Anthony. January 26, 1808. wids
GREEN COFFEE. FIFTY-SEVEN bags of superior quality F GREEN COFFEE, just received and for sale by February 26, 1808. M. M. MYERS. tf
Wanted Immediately, FOR my coal works, fifteen or twenty additional LABORERS. Manchester, Feb. 29, 1808. COR'S. BUCK. ft
COUNCIL CHAMBER. February 25, 1808 PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for the purchase of the condemned slaves now in the penitentiary. DANIEL L. HYLTON, C.C. Feb. 24. sw.
SENATE of the UNITED STATES.
THURSDAY, Feb. 11. Debate on the bill for the punishment of treason, and of other crimes and offences against the United States. (Mr. Giles's speech continued)
He then proceeded to examine some further consequences of a different interpretation of the constitution; to which he begged the most serious attention of the Senate. If the judges are to declare what acts amount to treason against the United States without any legislative aid; one of two consequences will inevitably result. Either the statutes of England, in relation to these species of treason; the decisions of the English judges thereupon, and perhaps the opinions of some of their elementary writers, will become the law of the U. S. and even immutable or fundamental law; or all acts amounting to treason must be transcribed only on the minds of the judges. Upon the first of these points, let us examine the decisions of the judges themselves.
He would first call the attention of the Senate to a rule of court laid down in the trial of Fries, and found in the Appendix to Tucker's Blackstone, pages 14, 15.
Judge Chase on the subsequent trial of Fries, declared "That the court would admit, as a general rule, of quotations from the English books; not as authorities whereby they were bound, but as opinions and decisions of men of great legal learning and ability. But even then the court would attend carefully to the time of the decision, and in no case must it be binding on the juries; as this was pronounced as a general rule by the court, and not as the opinion of a single judge, we may consider it now settled, that the English authorities are not binding as precedents; consequently they do not form part of the law of the land, but are to be respected only as the opinions of men of great legal learning and ability, which may nevertheless be canvassed as freely as the opinions of other men. Neither are we bound to suppose, that the framers of our constitution meant to adopt those decisions as a guide to our courts in the interpretation of the definition of treason against the U. S. States."
According to this decision, English authorities are to have no binding influence on the courts, but are to be respected as
the opinions and decisions of men of great legal learning and ability.
Let us now turn to the decision of the Chief Justice at Richmond with this same rule of court before him. It is suggested to have been before him because this celebrated treatise of judge Fucker upon the doctrine of treason, was referred to in the same decision, and almost the whole of the Chief Justice's reasoning upon the accessory treasons was drawn from it.
"What is the natural import of the words 'levying war'? And who may be said to levy it?" Had their first application, they would certainly have admitted of some latitude of construction. Taken most literally, they are perhaps of the same import with the words raising or creating war, but as those who join after the commencement are equally the objects of punishment there would probably be a general admission, that the term also comprehended making war, or carrying on war."
"But the term is not for the first time applied to treason by the constitution of the United States. It is a technical term. It is used in a very old statute of that country, whose language is our language, and whose laws form the substratum of our laws. It is scarcely conceivable that the term was not employed by the framers of our constitution in the sense which had been affixed to it by those from whom we borrowed it. So far as the meaning of any terms particularly terms of art, is completely ascertained, those by whom they are employed must be considered as employing them in that ascertained meaning, unless the contrary be proved by the context. It is therefore reasonable to suppose, unless it be incompatible with other expressions of the constitution, that the term 'levying war' is used in that instrument in the same sense in which it was understood in England and in this country, to have been used in the statute of the 25th of Edward 3d, from which it was borrowed."
"It is said that this meaning is to be collected only from adjudged cases. But this position cannot be conceded to the extent in which it is laid down. The superior authority of adjudged cases will never be controverted. But those celebrated elementary writers, who have stated the principles of the law, whose statements have received the common approbation of legal men, are not to be disregarded. Principles laid down by such writers as Coke, Hale, Foster, and Blackstone, are not lightly to be rejected."
It cannot escape observation that the chief justice here expressly lays it down that the laws of England in relation to these species of treason, form the substratum of our laws, from which figurative expression, is evidently inferred an undeniable declaration on the part of the judge, that the laws of England, in these respects, are the foundation (substratum) of our laws; or in other words the fundamental immutable laws of the U. S. and of course in their essential operation, a part of the constitution of the U. S. But the chief justice goes further, and declares that the decisions of the English judges form a part of these fundamental laws, and even the principles in relation thereto laid down by their celebrated writers, are not to be disregarded.
It is hardly to be presumed, that before this declaration, it had even entered into the imagination of any man, that our constitution was composed of such materials. If it be the case however, it is devolved to be wished that these laws, decisions, and principles of elementary writers should be collated, printed and annexed to our constitution as legitimate parts thereof; and if congress are to be excluded from any participation in the exercise of this authority the supreme court could not render a greater service to their country, than to make the collation with all convenient dispatch, for the information of congress; and still more, for the people at large. But, sir, are there no objections to these substrata of our laws? On no one subject of jurisprudence in G. B. have there been such monstrous perversions of justice, and such passionate, and contradictory decisions, as on the doctrine of treason, and why? Because they have been almost always made in violent and troublesome times, and generally after bloody contests for the crown. If his interpretation of the constitution should be deemed incorrect, rather than hold some of his most important rights upon substrata like these; he had thought of preparing an amendment to the constitution to authorise congress to declare what acts should amount to treason against the U. S. States. But in reflecting upon that subject he found the 8th sec. of 1st article of the constitution as good a provision for that purpose as could be drawn by way of amendment, and he begged gentlemen to reflect upon it, to see whether they could prepare a better, to wit: "Congress shall have power to pass all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the U. S. States, or in any department or officer thereof."
But, sir, let us now discard this doctrine of the chief justice, and take up the rule laid down by the court on the trial of Fries. That the British laws, decisions, and elementary principles, are not the substrata of our laws on the doctrine of treason; but merely entitled to certain respect in guiding the courts to correct decisions; I would then ask where is the doctrine of the treason written, if our laws of treason are not taken from these sources, where are they written? No where, unless on the minds of the judges. Sir, there are great objections to this sort of transcription: first, the transcript will be different on the mind of every different judge—2d, it may be different upon the mind of the same judge at different times and under different circumstances. The retina of the human mind is not fit parchment for the transcription of laws. It is too much like changeable silk. It may vary its complexion, especially when held up to political sunshine. He begged the senate to take a view of the judicial proceedings, which had taken place in the U. S. States, in relation to this subject. With out pretending to go minutely into the examination of the evidence before the court on the trials of Fries, and the late trials at Richmond, a general view of the different results of these trials had always appeared extraordinary to him. Fries and other ignorant Germans, from a very limited district of country, being hostile to an act of congress, assembled themselves, and with arms forcibly rescued some persons from the custody of the marshal of Pennsylvania; the prisoners not being charged with treason, and as soon as the rescue was effected, returned peaceably to their homes, and it is believed never after assembled to arms for any other purpose. This was considered by the court as unquestionable treason against the United States. (To be continued)
LATEST Foreign Intelligence.
DECLARATION.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, DECEMBER 18. The declaration issued at St. Petersburg by his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, has excited in his majesty's mind the strongest sensations of astonishment and regret.
His majesty was not unaware of the nature of those secret engagements which had been imposed on Russia in the conferences of Tilsit. But his majesty had entertained the hope, that a review of the transactions of that unfortunate negotiation, and a just estimate of its effects upon the glory of the Russian name, and upon the interests of the Russian empire, would have induced his imperial majesty to extricate himself from the embarrassment of those new councils and connections which he had adopted in a moment of despondency and alarm; and to return to a policy more congenial to the principles which he has so invariably professed, and more conducive to the honor of his crown, and to the prosperity of his dominions.
This hope has dictated to his majesty the utmost forbearance and moderation in all his diplomatic intercourse with the court of St. Petersburg since the peace of Tilsit. His majesty had much cause for suspicion, and just ground for complaint. But he abstained from the language of reproach. His majesty deemed it necessary to require specific explanation with respect to the arrangements with France, the concealment of which from his majesty could not but confirm the impression already received from their character and tendency. But his majesty, nevertheless, directed the demand of that explanation to be made, not only without asperity or the indication of any hostile disposition, but with that considerate regard to the feelings and situation of the emperor of Russia, which resulted from the recollection of former friendship, and from confidence interrupted but not destroyed.
The declaration of the emperor of Russia proves, that the object of his majesty's forbearance and moderation has not been attained. It proves unhappily, that the influence of that power, which is equally and essentially the enemy both of Great Britain and Russia, has acquired a decided ascendancy in the councils of the cabinet of St. Petersburg; and has been able to excite a causeless enmity between two nations, whose long established connection, and whose mutual interests prescribed the most intimate union and co-operation.
His majesty deeply laments the extension of the calamities of war. But called upon, as he is, to defend himself against an act of unprovoked hostility, his majesty is anxious to refute, in the face of the world, the pretext by which the act is attempted.
The declaration asserts, that his majesty, the emperor of Russia, has twice taken up arms in a case, in which the interest of G. Britain was more direct than his own; and founds upon this assertion, the charge against Great Britain, of having neglected to see that and support the military operations of Russia.
His majesty willingly does justice to the motives which originally engaged Russia in the great struggle against France. His majesty avows with equal readiness the interest which Great Britain has uniformly taken in the fates and fortunes of the powers of the continent. But it would surely be difficult to prove that Great Britain, who was herself in a state of hostility with Prus-
sia, when the war broke out between Prussia and France, had an interest and duty more direct in espousing the Prussian quarrel, than the emperor of Russia; the ally of his Prussian majesty, the protector of the north of Europe, and the guarantee of the German constitution.
It is not in a public declaration that his majesty can discuss the policy of having, at any particular period of the war, effected or omitted to effect disembarkation of troops on the coast of Naples. But the instance of the war with the Porte is still more singularly chosen to illustrate the charge against Great Britain of indifference to the interests of her ally; a war undertaken at the instigation of Russia, and solely for the purpose of maintaining Russian interests against the influence of France.
It is, however, the peace of Tilsit, indeed, to be considered as the consequence and the punishment of the imputed inactivity of G. Britain, his majesty cannot but regret that the emperor of Russia should have resorted to so precipitate and far a measure, at the moment when he had received distinct assurances that his majesty was making the most strenuous exertions to fulfil the wishes and expectations of his ally (assurances which his imperial majesty received and acknowledged with apparent confidence and satisfaction); and when his majesty was, in fact, prepared to employ for the advancement of the common objects of the war, those forces which, after the peace of Tilsit, he was under the necessity of employing, to disconcert a combination directed against his own immediate interests and security.
The vexation of Russian commerce by G. Britain is, in truth, little more than an imaginary grievance. Upon a diligent examination, made by his majesty's command, of the records of the British court of admiralty, there has been discovered only a solitary instance in the course of the present war, of the condemnation of a vessel really Russian; a vessel which had carried naval stores to a part of the common enemy. There are but few instances of Russian vessels detained and none in which justice has been refused to a party regularly complaining of such detention. It is therefore matter of surprise as well as of concern to his majesty that the emperor of Russia should have condescended to bring forward a complaint which, as it is not seriously felt by those in whose behalf it is urged, might appear to be intended to countenance those exaggerated declarations, by which France perpetually endeavours to inflame the jealousy of other countries, and to justify her own inveterate animosity against Great Britain.
The peace of Tilsit was followed by an offer of mediation on the part of the emperor of Russia, for the conclusion of a peace between Great Britain and France, which it is asserted his majesty refused.
His majesty did not refuse the mediation of the emperor of Russia; although the offer of it was accompanied by circumstances of concealment, which might have well justified a refusal. The articles of the treaty of Tilsit were not communicated to his majesty; and specifically that article of the treaty, in virtue of which the mediation was postponed; and which prescribed a limited time for the return of his majesty's answer to that proposal. And his majesty was thus into an apparent compliance with a limitation so offensive to the dignity of an independent sovereign. But the answer so returned by his majesty was not a refusal. It was a conditional acceptance. The conditions required by his majesty were; a statement of the basis upon which the enemy was disposed to treat; and a communication of the articles of the peace of Tilsit. The first of these conditions was precisely the same annexed not four months before to his own acceptance to the proposed mediation of the emperor of Austria. The second was one which his majesty would have had a right to require, even as the ally of his imperial majesty; but which it would have been highly imprudent to omit, when he was invited to confide to his imperial majesty, the care of his honor and of his interests.
But even if these conditions (neither of which has been fulfilled, although the fulfilment of them have been repeatedly required by his majesty's ambassador at St. Petersburg) had not been in themselves perfectly natural and necessary, there were not wanting considerations which might have warranted his majesty in endeavoring with more than ordinary anxiety to ascertain the views and intentions of the emperor of Russia, and the precise nature and effect of the new relations which his imperial majesty had contracted.
The complete abandonment of the interests of the king of Prussia, (who had twice rejected proposals for a separate peace, from a strict adherence to his engagements with his imperial ally,) and the character of those provisions which the emperor of Russia was contented to make for his own interests in the negotiations of Tilsit, presented no encouraging prospect of the result of any exertions which his imperial majesty might be disposed to employ, in favor of Great Britain.
It is not, while a French army still occupies and lays waste the remaining dominions of the king of Prussia, in spite of the stipulations of the Prussian treaty of Tilsit; while contributions are arbitrarily exacted by France from that remnant of the Prussian monarchy, such as in its entire and most flourishing state, the Prussian monarchy would have been unable to discharge; while the surrender by its demand, in time of peace, of Prussian fortresses, which had not been reduced during the war; and while the power of France is exercised over Prussia with such shameful tyranny, as to designate and demand for instant death, individuals, subjects of the Prussian majesty, and

President in his dominions upon a charge of disrespect towards the French government...
But while the alleged rejection of the emperor of Russia's mediation between Great Britain and France, is stated as just ground...
His majesty's justification of the expedition against Copenhagen is before the world...
The inviolability of the Baltic sea, and the reciprocal guarantees of the powers that border upon it...
But the higher the value which the emperor of Russia places on the engagements respecting the tranquility of the Baltic...
His majesty has thus replied to all the different accusations by which the Russian government labors to justify the rupture of a connection which has subsisted for ages...
The Russian declaration proceeds to announce the several conditions on which a lone these hostilities can be terminated...
The termination of the war with Denmark has been so solemnly sought by his majesty...
the humiliation of subserviency to France, by the adoption of an insulting and peremptory tone towards Great Britain.
Those principles it is the right and the duty of his majesty to maintain...
When the opportunity for peace between Great Britain and Russia shall arrive...
At the court of Windsor, the 13th Dec. 1807, present the king's most excellent majesty in council.
His majesty having taken into consideration the injurious and hostile proceedings of the emperor of all the Russias...
PARIS, Dec. 26. IMPERIAL DEGREE.
Rejoinder to his Britannic majesty's order in council, of the 11th Nov. 1807.
"At our royal Palace, at Milan, Dec. 17, 1807."
"Napoleon, emperor of the French, king of Italy and protector of the Rhenish confederation;
"Observing the measures adopted by the British government, on the 11th Nov. last...
"Observing that by these acts the British government denationalizes ships of every nation in Europe...
Art. I. Every ship of whatever nation it may belong, that shall have submitted to be searched by an English ship...
Art. II. Whether the ships thus denationalized by the arbitrary measures of the English government...
Art. III. The British Islands are declared to be in a state of blockade...
Art. IV. These measures, which are resorted to only in just retaliation of the barbatous system adopted by England...
assimilates its legislation to that of Algiers, shall cease to have any effect with respect to all nations...
All our ministers are charged with the execution of the present decree...
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By order of the emperor, H. B. MARET. Secretary of state.
RUSSIAN UKASE. To count Nicolay Petrovitch Romanoff.
"In consequence of the present political circumstances which have compelled us to break off all connections with Britain, we order:-
"I. An embargo to be laid on all British ships in our harbors and on all property of the British on board of the same...
"II. Their immovable property, and what does not consist of goods, to be left in their possession as heretofore...
"III. Similar committees to be appointed in Riga and Archangel, which are to be dependent on the one here.
"IV. The charges which may accrue on this occasion to be provided from the revenues of the respective custom houses...
"We are &c. (Signed by his imperial majesty's hand,) ALEXANDER."
"St. Petersburg, Oct. 20, 1807."
FRENCH DECREES. As a supplement to the Milan decree, there is in the official journal the following circular letter...
"You are not unacquainted, gentlemen, with the late acts of the British government, that last stage of the oppression of the commerce of the world...
"Thus the ocean is henceforward only the field of slavery: the usurpation of the most sacred of the rights of nations is consummated...
"I am calling our common attention to the important circumstances which must powerfully induce us to awaken your patriotism and your wisdom.
"We must not shut our eyes to the consequences. Importation and exportation, already so much restricted, will soon be more so.
"The power of attacking every ship that renounces the independence of its national flag, by a shameful submission to the British sovereignty...
"We have moreover to hope that neutral ships will elude the vigilance of the English cruisers...
"These resources ought not to be undervalued, nor counted for nothing. France will submit to a temporary situation...
"To this last proposition, I am rather anxious, gentlemen, to direct your attention. You have advice to give, and examples to hold out to commerce.
ed with articles of cotton. It were desirable that we could circumscribe our consumption within the products of the materials the growth of our soil...
"The materials for dying may become scarce—but many of them may be replaced by the productions of our soil.
"The channels, which in spite of these usurpations, will remain open to importation, may not suffice for the consumption of sugar and coffee...
"And besides, is it to be supposed that the Great Nation will allow itself to be intimidated by the privation of some futile enjoyments?
"The commerce of Europe will soon, no doubt, be rescued from oppressions. The interest of nations; the honor of sovereigns; the magnanimous resolutions of the most powerful of the allies of France...
"Accept, gentlemen, the assurance of my sincere esteem. (Signed) CRETET."
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.
Capt. Cropsey, from Basseterre, Guad. informs us, that the government had stipulated the price of flour in that place, to 14 dollars.
February 25. LATEST FROM HOLLAND.
Captain Matlock, of the ship Cincinnati, informs us, that about the 4th of January an embargo was laid at Antwerp...
Mr Nourse, brother to the register of the treasury of the United States, and Lieut. Lewis, are the two couriers appointed by government to carry dispatches to France and England.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25. The tory prints now condescend to tell us that the British cruisers carry into rigid execution the decree of their government...
The English of this information is that the vessels and cargoes of the U. S. which were formerly carried in for adjudication are now carried in without even that pretext.
The preparations carrying on in Lower Canada, bespeak very active service—the troops there are in this inclement season going through a course of peculiar discipline...
Accommodations are provided at Quebec for some person of consequence whose name is not mentioned...
Congress. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (TAKEN FOR THE FEDERAL GAZETTE)
February 26. Proceedings this day. [PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.]
A message was received from the President of the U. S. as follows: "To the Senate and house of Representatives of the U. States."
The dangers to our country, arising from the contests of other nations, and the urgency of making preparations for whatever events might affect our relations with them...
"To this last proposition, I am rather anxious, gentlemen, to direct your attention. You have advice to give, and examples to hold out to commerce. You must already foresee the effect of the privation of certain materials...
of a plan proposed to the included... I recommend to the attention of congress the term at which the act of April 13, 1803, concerning the militia will expire...
TH: JEFFERSON. Feb. 25, 1808.
This letter recommends the immediate raising of 24,000 volunteer militia...
The message and documents were referred to committees already appointed by the house on such subjects.
The "bill for procuring an additional number of ARMS for the service of the U. States," was read the third time and passed.
The "bill to remit the duties payable on the importation of the monument to be erected in memory of the officers of the U. States navy who fell in the attacks on the city of Tripoli, in the year 1804," was read the third time and passed.
A message in writing was received from the president of the United States which the speaker declared to be of a CONFIDENTIAL NATURE...
From Colvin's Weekly Register. THE CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT. (Continued.)
Madison's enemies are doing him most excellent service. Their objections have induced the public to enquire more minutely into his character...
NOTICE. PERSONS DESTRUCTIVE OF BECOMING MEMBERS OF THE Richmond Light Infantry Blues...
ARE informed, that there are now a few vacancies in the Company. Applications can be made to the Captain...
RO. GWATHMEY, Sec'y. March 2, 1808. HERRINGS, &c.
100 barrels Herrings, 50 boxes Choclate. 12 pipes French Brandy, 5 pipes Gin, 10 old. Seine Twine, wrapping Twine, 35 kegs FF Gun Powder...
Hardware & Ironmongery, For sale by BREAM & FOLLET, At the Sign of the Anvil, Main Street, Richmond. March 2, 1808.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to me by Charles M. Gilliam, of Cumberland county...
3 Young Negroes, viz: John, Sally and Lewis, named in said deed, to the highest bidder, for ready money. PAUL S CARRINGTON, Trustee. Cumberland, March 1, 1808.
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A House and Lot, In a central situation in this city. For further information apply at the office of Messrs. Darnall, Foster & Satchell, March 8, 1808.

Mr. GILLES'S BILL. We recommend to the particular attention of our readers the debate in the Senate of the United States on Mr. GILLES'S Bill for the punishment of treason and other offences.
The subject is extremely interesting, especially as it involves the discussion of a grand constitutional question; whether congress has a right in any respect to declare what shall constitute treason against the United States.
As this question is truly momentous, as it regards both the safety of the union and the rights of the people, it deserves the most serious and judicious consideration; and every suggestion which may possibly cast light upon it ought to be presented to the public mind. We shall therefore take the liberty of making a few observations on the subject.
The constitution has declared that "treason shall consist only in levying war against the United States, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort." This, it is said, is a sufficient definition, and has so limited and restricted the nature of that offence, that congress has no right to define it otherwise, or even to give any explanation of its definition. The first of these positions we conceive to be undeniably correct; that congress is not authorised to make any thing treason which is not so by the constitution. But, we apprehend, it does not follow that congress cannot explain the definition of the crime as expressed in the instrument itself.
It is contended that the power of explaining the constitution belongs to the judiciary alone. We grant that the judges only have the right of expounding it so as to apply it to cases which have occurred; but it is not equally clear that the exposition pronounced by them, however erroneous, are to be exclusively and forever binding, so as to govern all cases which may hereafter occur.
It may be said that if they put erroneous and pernicious constructions on the constitution, the only remedy is by obtaining amendments. But it surely never could have been the intention of the framers of that instrument to give to the judges of the federal courts the same and even greater powers than those which the convention originally possessed. The convention itself had not the unlimited power of establishing the fundamental laws of the nation; for the system proposed by it had no effect until approved by other conventions elected by the people. Far superior to this would be the power of the judges, according to the doctrine contended for; since their arbitrary fiat would immediately attach to the nation whatever they chose, which nothing could separate from it, or abolish, but amendments requiring the concurrence of two thirds of congress, and of three fourths of the legislatures of the different states. Such an extraordinary power ought not to be regarded as bestowed by mere implication on any branch of the government; more especially on one independent of the people, and not removable from office except by impeachment. We conceive it more rational to suppose that the executive and legislative departments have the right, as well as the judiciary, of expounding the constitution within the spheres of their respective duties; and that, where any one of the three makes a wrong exposition, the other two are intended to operate as checks upon it, and the state governments and people as checks upon them all. Thus, for example, when congress passes an unconstitutional law, the judges are not bound to obey it; but if the latter should refuse to comply with a law enacted in conformity with the constitution, the public opinion must ultimately prevail, or the refractory judge be removed from office.
We grant that the mode of removal by impeachment is, in reality, nearly nugatory; but, notwithstanding the great defects in this part of the system, we think it clear that the trial of an impeachment was intended to be adequate to the purpose of removing any judge who should corruptly or obstinately refuse to obey the laws of his country, under the false pretence of their being unconstitutional. The whole question in such cases is whether the act of congress is really constitutional or not. If it be unconstitutional, the judges have a right to refuse to enforce it; if constitutional, they ought to obey it; and, in every instance, the will of the people fairly expressed must decide between the contending departments.
The argument that the great body of the nation is unable to form correct opinions on the meaning of their constitution, and that either their representatives in congress, or judges, not immediately responsible to them, are better qualified to decide such questions for them, is not admissible in this free republican country. The pure and well established doctrine, here, is that the people collectively have intelligence enough to understand their rights and firmness enough to maintain them.
But it may be asked, shall the people collectively revise the decisions of the judges, on every question which comes before them, and thus act as a court of appeals? We do not mean to contend for such an absurdity; but to insist that, where the congress and the judges differ in their interpretation of the constitution, the people only can settle the dispute; which, in this extensive country, is to be done not by a general assembly of all the citizens, but in the regular course of elections.
If this reasoning be correct, an act passed by congress, and condemned by the judges, as a violation of the constitution, is not absolutely void; but ought to be acquiesced in and, at any rate, carried into effect, (until repealed) if a future congress elected by the people shall re-enact and declare it to be constitutional and obligatory. If congress should still be in an error, it is to be presumed that, nevertheless they are right in the opinions of their constituents; since, whenever their measures meet with their disapprobation, they can in a short time choose other men, and thereby obtain a repeal.
After this second exposition of the constitution by the national voice, if the judges persist in disobedience, their conduct ought to be considered as perversely obstinate, and worthy of punishment. True it is, that they are sworn to support the constitution; and, in doing so, must say that construction upon it which their own judgment approves, in the first instance; but their judgment is not infallible. They must indeed support it, according to its true meaning, so far as they can ascertain it; but whenever their own opinion is legitimately declared to be erroneous, they should relinquish that opinion, and follow the better course pointed out by the sovereign power in the state, which (be it right or wrong) is, in this country, the PEOPLE and the PEOPLE ONLY. They should consider that, as the constitution was made by the people and for the people, whatever the people deliberately and positively determine it shall be, it therefore legitimately is and must be.
It follows from these observations, if they are sound, (as they are believed to be) that, since the constitution no where gives the judiciary a superiority over the legislative power, if, therefore, (in a case not depending on the constitutionality of any act of congress but simply on the language of the instrument itself) the judges infringe it, and attempt to establish doctrines destructive of the public safety, congress has the same right to make a legislative declaration of the true meaning of the constitution, in opposition to the false one imposed upon it by the judges, as the latter have in the first instance to declare any act of congress unconstitutional. If, in attempting to do so, they expound the instrument erroneously, their constituents, as before mentioned, must decide between them and the judges, and remedy the evil by discarding them and electing other representatives. We conclude, therefore, that, in certain cases, congress has the right of passing an act to expound the constitution.
The next point to be considered is whether there is a necessity for such an act on the present occasion.
Of this, we conceive no doubt can be entertained by any person who has taken a view of the various strange and incongruous opinions relative to the definition of treason, which have been pronounced by the judges of the federal courts. The trial of Aaron Burr alone conclusively proves that the safety of the nation will be endangered, and traitors forever permitted to escape with impunity, if the construction put by the chief justice of the U. S. on the words "levying war" is admitted to be law. The innumerable lengthy arguments of counsel on the various meanings of those two words, and the prolix, perplexing and unintelligible no-meaning affixed to them by Judge Marshall, in contradiction to, or evasion of the definition previously given by the supreme court, all combine to show the necessity of a farther explanation, to enable men of plain common sense to know what treason is. Penal laws in a free country ought not to be obscure and unknown to the people; and that (above all others) should be clear and explicit, which describes the most atrocious of all crimes and deprives the offender of life. An explanation ought therefore to be given; and thereupon, other questions recur; by whom? and in what manner?
It being already demonstrated that congress has a right, under the control of their constituents, to pass an act explanatory or declaratory of the meaning of the constitution, it follows that, where doubts exist as to the interpretation of any important part, it is the duty of congress to explain it for the public good without waiting for an explanation from the judges, (which applies to offences only after they have happened) or resorting to the slow and circuitous method of amending the instrument; more especially where the judges have misconstrued and perverted the constitution, so as to screen traitors from punishment, and frustrate altogether its provisions against them, it is the sacred duty of congress to arrest the progress of the mischief as soon as possible. Congress therefore, we insist, ought, on the present occasion, to explain the constitutional definition of treason by declaring the true meaning of the words "levying war."
In doing so, as those words were borrowed from the laws of England, they must of course resort to that source to discover their meaning; for, altho' the doctrine that the British common law is of itself in force in the government of the U. S. is an abominable political heresy, yet all parties agree that, whenever any technical phrases derived from the common law were used in our constitution, the common law meaning must be annexed to such phrases. Whether the definition attempted to be given by Mr. G.'s bill is itself free from objection is another question of great importance, which may be considered hereafter. At present we only contend that Congress ought to give the true expression of the words "levying war," as understood and established by the authorities in England, at the time of the adoption of our constitution, in opposition to the false or obscure exposition which has lately been given by our federal judges. In performing this duty they should specify only such acts of levying war as have been indubitably decided by able and uncorrupt judges in England to constitute treason, and should leave out the whole family of tyrannical and constructive treasons, none of which can be in force in this country.
When they have done this, no future congress will have a right to add to the number of the acts which amount to treason; because, in so doing, they would transcend the limits of the common law decisions; and therefore the idea that congress (if it once exercises the power of explaining the constitution) may multiply treasons ad libitum, appears to be altogether chimerical.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.
Charles City, Feb. 29, 1808.
SIR. I observed in one of your papers some time ago, that I was named one of a committee in this county for promoting the election of Col. Monroe to the presidential chair. I deem it incumbent on me, through the same medium, to say that I must decline to act, as I am decidedly in favor of the election of Mr. Madison. A preference resulting solely from a conviction of his being the choice of our sister states, who pos-
sess equally with this state, the right to decide between these meritorious candidates, I should have made this declaration earlier, had I believed the unfortunate opposition would have long survived the vote of the Washington Caucus.
I am sir, Your most obedient, C. HARRISON.
We are desired to state that Mr. John Holman, Jr. declines serving on the committee for promoting the Monroe ticket in the county of Cumberland.
From Washington City, Feb. 27. Congress were yesterday engaged for several hours with closed doors, on a confidential message from the President, which is stated to be a Remonstrance made by Mr. Pinckney to the British government against their late orders of council.
From the report of the secretary of the treasury, respecting the importation of merchandise, &c. it appears that during the years 1804, 1805, and 1806, Forty six millions four hundred and ninety-nine thousand five hundred and sixty spanish segars were entered at the different custom-houses in the United States; affording to the revenue, at the duty of two dollars per thousand, the sum of 92,999 dollars. The average price of segars at the Havana may be estimated at seven dollars per thousand. So that in the short space of three years the enormous sum of 418,495 dollars has been pulled away by our citizens in Spanish segars.
It has been for some days understood, that the British minister has informed our government, that until the Proclamation, excluding British ships of war, be rescinded, he cannot enter into any negotiation; and that this haughty conduct has been properly repelled by our government. We are informed, that the President yesterday advised Congress, to add 6,000 men to the regular army, and to accept of the service of 24,000 volunteers for five years—the latter to be subject to the orders of the President, who is to be permitted to call any part thereof into service, twelve months in each twenty-four—when in service, to be encamped in their respective states, paid by the U. States, and the whole placed under the command of four or five Brigadier Generals. (Washington Examiner.)
A new and curious Law question has been offered. The Constitution is said to require that no members of the General Government be Electors of President. It is therefore concluded, that a member of the government may not in any other way express his opinion of the Candidate; and we may expect to hear by the same kind of reasoning, that no member of the government is entitled to give a vote, if he tells for whom he votes.—Sal. Reg.
We are repeatedly told that the papers of the U. S. speak freely of the British orders, but very little of the French measures. But may it not be asked whether the blocking systems which so much embarrass the commercial world, were of French origin? If not, we are to trace the present evils to the naval power of Britain. And if that power is extended to meet all the efforts its oppressions can create, is all the blame to be laid upon those who dare to struggle against it, with the bold expectation that it cannot exist forever? All the nations in Europe have already consented to put a comment upon British measures, and they have done it at the mouth of their cannon. It is not given in the harmless papers of transatlantic speculators, but in the combined vengeance of the whole civilized world. ib.
The recent arrival at New-York, we learn, brings advice of several American vessels being carried into England, ships have been mentioned, and property to the amount of 2,160,000 dollars, ascertained among the number.
Two American vessels of burthen have, it is said, been wrecked and totally lost in the British channel.
The objections to the embargo, it is presumed are now removed.
It would seem to be worthy of the attention of congress, to make some provisions for the enforcement of the national laws, were it only to render it unnecessary for the people to interfere. Waggons have been employed for some time, we have been told, in conveying goods over land from this city to certain inlets on the Jersey shores—where vessels wait to receive them, and proceed thence in contravention of the law, to supply foreign ports with those things, which the law of the land says, shall not be exported. Government are in possession of similar information, relative to an infamous smuggling carrying on, between the British colonies eastward, and the American neighborhood of Passamaquoddy. (Aurora.)
As many persons still continue to be deceived by the artifices of British agents and their hiring presses, we think it incumbent on us, from time to time, to reiterate our assurances, to warn our fellow citizens, who are attached to American rights and happiness, that there is not only no prospect of any sort of liberal result by the medium of Mr. Rose's mission, but that there still is greater reason than ever to think, that his mission was conceived in sinister designs. (ib.)
PHILADELPHIA CITY MEETING.
At a meeting of the general ward committee, held at the district court room Feb. 19, 1808,
THOMAS LEIPER was called to the chair, and
GEO. BARTRAM appointed secretary. Present, 63 members.
The meeting proceeded to nominate candidates, to attend a conference at Lancaster, for the purpose of putting in nomination, a candidate for governor, and candidates for an electoral ticket for President of the U. States. A ballot being taken;
Thomas Leiper, Michael Bright, William Duane, Jonas Simonde, Callender Irvine,
having a majority of the votes present, were accordingly chosen.
Resolved, That a committee of five persons be appointed, to prepare an address to the President of the U. S. expressing the approbation and confirmed confidence of the republicans of this city, in the wisdom of his public measures.
William Duane, James Carson, George Bartram, John L. Leib, and Abraham Small were appointed the committee.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the delegates from this city to use all fair and honorable means, to have SIMON SNEYDER put into nomination for the next governor of this state.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Aurora, and Geyer's paper.
THOMAS LEIPER, Chairman. Attest, GEO. BARTRAM, Secretary.
The subjoined table exhibits at one view the difference between the amount of exports and imports into the United States of the articles specified, in one year. It will serve likewise to show the quantity of each commodity consumed annually in the country; as well as to portray the enterprise of the Americans in driving a trade with foreign nations.
Table with 4 columns: ARTICLES, EXPORTS, IMPORTS, PROPORTION OF EXPORTS TO IMPORTS. Rows include Coffee, Sugar, Cotton, Pepper, Wines, Spirits, Tea, Other Wines, Merchandise.
A very rich mine of Zinc has lately been discovered near Philadelphia. Three parts of Copper and one of Zinc, melted together, from what is called Brass, and three parts of Zinc and one of copper from Pinchbeck. The discovery of this mine, it is supposed, will be of the highest importance to the manufactures of our country, particularly of those articles generally termed brass Ware, as there is an abundance of Copper in the U. S.—Press.
IMPERIAL PRIZE MEDAL.
The following intelligence contained in a letter from Paris to Dr. Mitchell, may be interesting to some of our citizens:
"By the order of the Emperor, a prize of twelve thousand francs is offered on the best dissertation on the angina membranosa, or croup, which lately carried off the heir apparent of the French throne. The nature of the disease must be explained, and also its development, its affinity with other diseases, mode of cure, and means of arresting its progress. Foreign physicians are invited to write, and memoirs on the subject will be received until the first of January, 1809."
Madame La Fayette died at Paris on the 24th ult. She was the daughter of the Duke D'Ayen, son of the Marshal de Noailles and wife of General La Fayette.
Died, in London, the Rev. JOHN NEWTON, aged 82; author of many valuable Works.
Died, in England, Dr. WILLIAM GORDON, author of the History of the American Revolution.
Postscript.
From Washington City, Feb. 29.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.
A Supplemental Journal of such proceedings as during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards removed.
FRIDAY, Feb. 26.
A confidential message in writing was received from the President of the U. S. by Mr. COLES, his Secretary, as follows: To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I enclose for the information of Congress, letters recently received from our ministers at Paris and London, communicating their representations against the late decrees and orders of France and G. Britain, heretofore transmitted to Congress. These documents will contribute to the information of Congress, as to the dispositions of these powers, and the probable course of their proceedings towards neutrals; and will doubtless have their due influence in adopting the measures of the legislature to the actual crisis.
Although nothing forbids the general matter of these letters from being spoken of without reserve; yet as the publication of papers of this description would restrain injuriously the freedom of our foreign correspondence, they are communicated, so far confidentially, and with a request that after being read to the satisfaction of both Houses, they may be returned.
TH: JEFFERSON.
February 26th, 1808. The said message and papers accompanying the same being read.
A motion was made by Mr. Quincy and seconded that the House do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That previous to a return of the papers accompanying the message of the President of the U. S. this day communicated, the clerk of this House take and retain copies thereof.
And on the question that the House do now proceed to take the said proposed resolution into consideration,
It passed in the negative.
Another motion was made by Mr. Quincy and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the President of the U. States be requested to lay before this house such letters recently received from the American minister at Paris as accompanied the said minister's representations against the late decrees and orders of France, communicated to congress in his message of this day, under such restrictions as in opinion on the public interest may require.
And on the question that the House do now proceed to take the said motion into consideration,
It passed in the negative, yeas 60, nays 62. The yeas and nays being demanded by one fifth of the members present,
Those who voted in the affirmative are, YEAS—Messrs Bacon, Boyle, Burwell, J. Campbell, Champion, Chittenden, J. Clay, Clinton, Cook, Culpeper, Dana, Davenport, Desha, Durell, Elliot, Ely, Fisk, Gardener, Gardner, Goldborough, Gray, Harris, Helms, Hoge, Howard, Humphreys, Jenkins, Johnson, Kelley, Kenah, Key, Kirkpatrick, Lewis, Livermore, Lyon, Macon, Mason, Masters, D. Montgomery, T. Moore, Mosely, Mumford, Newbold, Pitkin, Quincy, Ren of P. n. Rowan, Russell, S. Smith, Stedman, Storer, Sturges, Swart, Taggart, Talmadge, Upham, Van Dyke, Van Horne, Van Ranselaer, D. R. Williams.—60.
Those who voted in the negative are, NAYS—Messrs. Alexander, L. J. Alston, W. Alston, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Bibb, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, Butler, Calhoun, G. W. Campbell, M. Clay, Clapp, Cobb, Cutts, Dawson, Dene, Eppes, Findley, Franklin, Goodwyn, Green, Heister, Holland, Holmes, Isley, Jackson, Jones, Lambert, McCreery, J. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, John Morrow, Nelson, Newton, Nicholas, Pugh, Rhea, of Ten. J. Richards, M. Richards, Riker, Seaver, Sloan, Smelt, Smilie, J. K. Smith, J. Smith, Southard, Stanford, Taylor, Troup, Van Allen, Venable, Wharton, Mitchell, M. Williams, Wilson, Winn, Witherell.—62.
Another motion was then made by Mr. Quincy and seconded, that the injunction of secrecy, so far as relates to the proceedings of the House upon the foregoing message of the President of the U. S. be removed, and that the same be published.
And debate arising thereon. An adjournment was called for on which the several orders of the day were farther postponed until tomorrow. And then the House adjourned until to-morrow morning eleven o'clock. Saturday, Feb. 27.
The House proceeded to take into consideration the motion depending on yesterday at the time of adjournment. Whereupon the question being put, it passed in the affirmative.
In addition to the communications from the President under the Washington head, our readers will see his confidential message in the Supplemental Journal of Friday.
We understand that the papers communicated by the President in his message consist of a correspondence between Mr. Armstrong and the Secretary of State, and Mr. Pinckney and the Secretary of State.
The letters of Mr. Armstrong are not very recent, and altogether relate to the condemnation of the ship Horizon, whose case was lately given at length in this paper. They are consequently anterior to the date of the Milan decree. The ground, taken by the Grand Judge, in justification of the condemnation is, that the vessel bei g, under the French decrees, a good prize at sea, was not less so when driven on land.
The letters from Mr. Pinckney to Mr. Madison are dated Nov. 23d, December 14th, cember 29th, and Jan. 2d.
The first letter is of considerable length, and detailed several conversations with Mr. Canning relative to the late British orders; to which the subsequent letters are merely appendages. In these communications Mr. Pinckney takes a wide and forcible view of the injustice of these orders; states an opinion that though popular, they will not be of long continuance—and intimates that from his conversations with Mr. Canning, there is no hope of their relaxation. Mr. Rose is said not to have been acquainted with them on his departure; having been sent on a special mission, and it being intended that Mr. Erskine should be continued as minister resident. The merchants had desired an explanation whether American produce might not pass unmolested, the answer given to which was in the negative. Mr. P. in his discussions with Mr. Canning contends that the French decree of November 21st is no justification of the British orders, the former involving only the exercise of municipal powers.
Sale of Negroes.
In pursuance of a deed of trust executed in me by John Gubby of the county of Faison, No. Carolina, for purposes therein expressed, I shall on the first day of April next, if fair, if not the next fair day, proceed to sell, at the Red House in Caswell county, (N. C.) to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following SLAVES to wit: James, Dasy, Tom, Adam, Bob and Major, or as many of them as will be sufficient to answer the purposes of said deed.
Wm. S. Archer. wids
March 4th, 1808
TO RENT
The House and Lot,
AT present occupied by Mr. Markish Mosby pleasantly situated on Shokoe Hill and very convenient for the accommodation of a family—Possession may be had on the 2d March next, when Mr. Mosby's lease will expire.
Thomas Elliott. Richmond, 29th Jan 1808
For sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, A NEW SYSTEM OF DOMESTIC COOKERY, Formed upon PRINCIPLES of Economy, and adapted to the use of Private Families.

LAND In the state of Ohio—FOR SALE: THE subscriber wishes to SELL a valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the state of Ohio, containing 1,000 acres. This tract is of excellent quality, as the subscriber has understood from most respectable information. It lies on Deer creek, a branch of the Sciota, about 16 miles from Chillicothe, in a well settled neighborhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio. He will dispose of it, for cash, or on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia; or will exchange it for property in the city of Richmond. An unquestionable title, with general warranty, will be made to the purchaser. WM. MUNFORD. Richmond, Sept. 24, 1807.
Land for Sale! PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by John C. Miller, for the purpose of securing the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned; will be sold upon the first Monday in January, 1808, for cash upon the premises, a TRACT OF LAND, mentioned in said deed, lying upon the waters of Lockhart's and Harris' creek, in the county of Prince Edward, and supposed to contain between six and seven hundred acres. We shall make such title as is transferred to us by said Miller, saving all former encumbrances. The improvements upon this land are such as are usual upon snug plantations in this part of the country, but better fenced than usual. CHARLES WOODSON, } Trustees. JAMES MADISON, } Prince Edward, 16 Oct. 1807. 10w
ADVERTISEMENTS. Just Received, a General Assortment of  Dutch Bolting Cloth, Of a superior quality. J. Darmstadt. Oct. 22, 1807. if
100 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY about the first inst. from the service of Mr. William Rawleigh, (to whom he was hired,) a BLACK MAN, named JACKSON, a House Carpenter by profession, of thin consumptive appearance, about 40 years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high; from circumstances attending his elopement, it is believed, he intends making his way to one of the Eastern States, and has been provided with false papers of freedom.—If taken within the State, and delivered to me here, or secured, that I get him, I will give Fifty Dollars, or if taken out of the State, One Hundred Dollars. Robert Gamble, Jr. Richmond, Dec. 24th, 1807. if
20 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY about the 8th day from Richmond, a BLACK MAN, a very black fellow, about six feet high, twenty-eight years old, handsome address and very artful, had several scars on his neck, and one or two, I believe, on his left cheek, resembling small pox pits, a waterman by trade, and left his boat in the basin of the canal in the above city when he went; at which time he broke open the chest of a gentleman in Richmond and stole to a large amount, for which said gentleman has offered a reward of 50 dollars for apprehending said fellow (as I am informed) he has a numerous acquaintance in the said city, the counties of Hanover and Caroline, in one of which he was raised, and where I expect he may be harbored. The above reward will be paid and all reasonable charges, for securing said fellow in any jail so I get him, or delivered me in Bent Creek, Buckingham, Virginia. Samuel Horsley. November 20, 1807. if 1d
For Sale, MY Dwelling House, and Four Half-Acre Lots of Ground, in the Town of Manchester, as formerly advertised: On receiving a part in cash, I am disposed to give a considerable credit, for the balance of purchase, or I will take young Negroes at a fair valuation, and Land in the State of Ohio, Tennessee or Kentucky, on such terms as may be agreed on. The said property is not sold between now and Christmas, it will be leased to an approved tenant for a term of years. ARCHD CAMPBELL. Manchester, Nov. 30, 1807. if
Valuable Lands. THE subscriber will sell, on a credit, or exchange for property in Richmond or its neighborhood, the following LANDS, to wit: 823 acres in the state of Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th day of October 1797, lying and being in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little Barren river. Also, 1000 acres, in Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th October 1797, likewise lying in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on the north side of Little river, a branch of Cumberland river, and about two and an half miles from the mouth of Little river. Also, 450 acres of Land in the county of Mason, state of Virginia, on Old Town creek, about 8 miles from Mason courthouse. Indispensible titles will be made to the above mentioned lands; and plots of each tract may be seen on application to the subscriber residing in Richmond. THOMAS BOHANNON. January 23d, 1808. if
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Carter Wilkinson, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, to Austin Wharton, will be SOLD, on the premises, to the highest bidder for cash, on the 10th of March next,  The Tract of Land Whereon the said Wilkinson now lives, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the said debt and costs. John G. Daniel. Thomas H. Walton. February 4, 1808. ids
For Rent, THE House on the Main Street, next to Messrs Ellis and Allan, and now occupied by Mrs. Pheobe. Possession will be given on the first of January next—apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Dec. 27, 1807. if
NOTICE. I INTEND to apply to the Baltimore County Court, at its next session, or in its recess, to one of the judges thereof, for the benefit of the insolvent law of this state, passed 1805, and the supplement thereto, passed 1806. BENJ. MORRIS. February 15, 1808. 2a
May be purchased on a long credit, and low terms.  The Tenement, ON which the subscriber lives, is situated on Church Hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—containing two acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved—The buildings consist of a large and well constructed dwelling house, laundry, kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, two stores, brick office, coach house, barn and stable. All these buildings are well finished, and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and seated family, who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish. John Ellis. February 4, 1808. if
NOTICE. I WILL DISPOSE OF MY TRACT OF LAND, LYING in Powhatan county, containing 500 acres, of which there is 80 or more prime low grounds, which never is over-flowed by the river Appomattox. There is also a fine mill seat, the dam nearly completed, and timbers ready to complete the mill, upon a never-failing stream. The terms will be one-half cash, the balance in 12 months. I will sell or rent with any one between this and the 1st Jan next, otherwise it will be sold upon the premises, to the highest bidder, together with other property. The terms of the personal property will be made known on the day of sale. John H. Saunders. January 5, 1808. ids
THE Subscriber wishes to employ a manager for the present year that understands the culture of Tobacco & wheat, none need apply unless they can come well recommended; to such a man liberal wages will be given by applying to me at George Blakey's, esq. within one mile of Richmond. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. February 15, 1808. if
TO RENT, A GOOD TENEMENT on Market Alley, opposite the Market House; it is among the best stands in the neighborhood for a grocery. For terms apply to the subscriber or to Harry Tompkins. ISAAC WEBSTER. February 15. if
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements, a good spring of water, and an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 50 to 100 miles up the country.—To say for Houses in this city.—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2/3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808. if
THE IMPORTED HORSES, Diomed & Robin Redbreast, Stand the ensuing season at my stables, to be let to mares—Terms made known in due time. Thomas Goodes.
The thorough bred imported horse,  GOUTY, WILL stand the ensuing season at my plantation on Ruckers's Run, 5 miles from Amherst court house and 12 from Warminster, and will cover mares at 25 dollars the season, 15 dollars the leap and 40 dollars insurance, with one dollar to the groom in either case. The leap money to be paid at the time of service, the season on first day of August, and the insurance on first day of March 1809. Crop tobacco inspected at any of the warehouses on James river from Lynchburg to Richmond will be received in payment at 5 dollars per 100 lb. if tendered on or before the day it becomes due. Pasturage gratis but no liability for accidents or escapes.—GOUTY is a beautiful bay, 11 years old, 5 feet 3 inches high, elegantly formed and of great strength. He was got by Sir Peter Teazle, and came out of the celebrated Yellow Mare, she was got by Tandem, her dam Ferdina by Herod out of Fain Fovrier by Sloc, and so through the best stock that England has produced as may be seen by reference to the general stud book.—Sloc was the most distinguished race of his day, & was never best. GOUTY's COLTS are running with great credit in England.—In 1806 four only started, of which one was a winner and when losing they came in with great credit, beating the get of Buzzard, Precipitate, Oscar, Sir Peter Teazle and others of the first character in England.—In 1807 Mr. Weatherby (author of the Racing Calendar) writes to me under date Sept. 12th, at which time the racing for that year was not over, that several of GOUTY's colts were winners, and one of them had the misfortune to break his shoulder, or it was supposed he would have been the best of his year in England. The season will commence on first March and terminate first August. R. RIVES. February 16, 1808. tow
Wanted, a Wet Nurse; One that has been Accustomed to House Business, And can be recommended to be A Healthy Woman, Will meet with liberal wages by applying to the printer hereof February 19, 1808. (3w)
NOTICE. WILL POSITIVELY BE SOLD by the subscribers, who are commissioners for that purpose appointed by the county court of Powhatan on the premises, on Thursday the 24th day of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, that valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Powhatan, on which the late Miss Judith Bing resided, belonging to John Howard, containing about 286 acres, on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with indispensible security for the payment of the purchase money. JORDAN FLOURNOY. DAVID FLOURNOY. WILLIAM PORTER. February 23, 1808. 4w
JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S PATENT MEDICINES; including Cough Drops, Essence of Mustard, Scotch Snuff, &c. &c.
For Sale or Rent, THE HOUSE, OFFICE & STABLE, with an excellent garden, all in good order, and at present occupied by Mr. Samuel P. Parsons, joining major Prior, on the Hay-Market square. For particulars apply to JASPER ROBBINS, at Mr. JOHN M'ENRY's. Feb. 24, 1808.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is duly certified to the Executive by the court of the county of Warwick, that the house in which, by a proclamation bearing date the 29th day of September last, the said court were authorised to hold their sessions, until the courthouse of the said county (out of repair) should be repaired or rebuilt & made fit for their accommodation, is found by experience to be unfit for the purposes of the court, it being too small, and without any of the requisite conveniences for the court, the bar or the juries; and that Wade Mountfort had made a tender of his house in the said county of Warwick, at Rich Neck, which was sufficiently large and convenient for the accommodation of the court, by whom it is accepted. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the counsel of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby rescinding that which issued on the aforesaid 29th day of September last; and notifying all whom it may in any manner concern, that until the courthouse for the county of Warwick aforesaid shall be repaired or rebuilt, and made fit for their accommodation, the said court for the county of Warwick shall be holden in the aforesaid house of the said Wade Mountfort at Rich Neck within the said county of Warwick, according to law. Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond this 24th day of February, 1808. WM. H. CABELL.
Sales at Auction.
WILL positively be sold without reserve, for cash, on the premises, on Wednesday the 9th day of March next, a BRICK HOUSE and LOT, lying on the main street, leading through Adams's Valley, the property of Mr. A. Blackwood, containing 116 feet in front and running back 147 feet. PROSSER & MONCURE Auctrs. Richmond, Feb. 24, 1808. ids
M.B. WILL ALSO BE SOLD, at the same time, the residue of the LOT's opposite, purchased by me of Moses Davis. For terms apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. P. YOUNGHUSBAND. Feb. 27, 1808.
THE Executive will receive on the 25th of March next proposals for constructing sufficient and proper carriages for mounting all the pieces of artillery belonging to this commonwealth, at which time drafts of the most approved models in conformity to which the said carriages are to be constructed, will be submitted to the inspection of all persons disposed to contract for the same. The Executive will probably furnish all the necessary timber, and will have the iron work done at the penitentiary.—Subjoined is a list of the pieces intended to be mounted. DANIEL L. HYLTON, C. C. 6 Brass Cannon 32 pounders. 9 Iron do. 24 do. 1 do. do. 18 do. 1 do. do. 12 do. 1 do. do. 6 do. 4 do. do. 4 do. 2 do. do. 3 do. 10 or 15 others of different sizes.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, February 25, 1808. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive on the 25th day of March next, for furnishing the Public Guard with clothing for the present year. Also at the same time proposals will be received for furnishing the diet of the Convicts in the penitentiary, for one year from the 17th day of April next. DANIEL L. HYLTON, C. C.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on Friday last, a Negro Man named JOHN, a carpenter by trade. He is six feet and upwards high, very likely, of insinuating manners, extremely polite when spoken to. For three years past he lived with Mr. Anderson Barrett. He has a free mulatto woman for his wife, in Richmond, living near the work house, where I expect he will stay. He took with him several articles of husbandry; amongst them, a pair of iron wedges, marked with the letter P. I will give a reward of ten dollars, if delivered to me in the lower end of Hanover, or eight if confined in jail, and I apprised of it. He is called by the negroes John Russell. ARMSTEAD RUSSELL. Hanover, January 24, 1808. if
NOTICE. WILL POSITIVELY BE SOLD by the subscribers, who are commissioners for that purpose appointed by the county court of Powhatan on the premises, on Thursday the 24th day of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, that valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Powhatan, on which the late Miss Judith Bing resided, belonging to John Howard, containing about 286 acres, on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with indispensible security for the payment of the purchase money. JORDAN FLOURNOY. DAVID FLOURNOY. WILLIAM PORTER. February 23, 1808. 4w
JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S PATENT MEDICINES; including Cough Drops, Essence of Mustard, Scotch Snuff, &c. &c.
The noted & much admired ENGLISH HORSE  Jack Andrews; IMPORTED by W. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, full 15 and a 1-2 hands high, a blood bay, finely formed, in high health, vigor and spirit, the most active and best bottomed horse ever imported into this country, now rising 14 years old. Will stand the ensuing season at Temple Hill, on Meehan's river, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, within 1 mile of German's mill and 2 miles of the brick tavern, and will be let to mares at five guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of 20 dollars if paid by the 10th day of August. Gentlemen's notes will be required with their mares for 5 guineas discharged as above; 3 guineas the leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare to be with foal, and one dollar with each mare to the groom; the leap and groom money to be paid when the mare is covered. Provided the mare is changed the owner shall be liable. The season will commence the first day of March and end the first day of August. Extensive low and high ground pasture, well enclosed, in three separate fields, gratis. Servants will be boarded at $3 per week, and grain will be furnished at the market price and given in manner and quantity agreeably to direction, and all possible care taken to prevent accidents and escapes but will not be liable for any that may happen. JAMES KINSOLVING, For William Lightfoot.
This celebrated horse's performances in England, has not been inferior to any horse there, except his brother Dick Andrews, who is considered now the best horse in that country, giving 7 pounds.—Jack Andrews won twice in 1797, then Mr. Lord's property.—See Racing Calendar for that year. At Worcester, July 5th a maiden plate of £50 for 3 years old, 6 stone, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Darlington's ch f Miss Edwin, 4 years old; Mr. Atkinson's ch m Priscilla, aged; Sir W. W. Wynns b h Sweet Boherem, 5 years old; Mr. Hardin's b c Eglantine, 4 years old. Stafford, October 7th.—The town purse of £50 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, 3 years old, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Betterton's Little Pickle, 4 years old; Mr. Barlow's Roderick, 4 years old; Mr. Denham's Honest Tom, 6 years old; Sir W. W. Wynns b h True Blue, 5 years old. In 1798, at Nantwich, Thursday, July 8th—£50, for 3 and 4 years old, he won, beating Mr. Bayley's ch c Cannon, 4 years old; Stamford's b f Scotella, 3 years old. Denby, August 15th.—He won £50, free for any horse, beating Lilly of the Valley, Falconer and True Blue.—In 1799, he won twice, to wit: At Ludlow, on Friday, the 4th of July, 4 mile heats, free for all ages, beating Lord Oxford's ch c Dart at 3 heats. At Worcester, August 8th.—He won the city and county subscription of £50, 4 mile heats, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Arley's billy Dutchess, 4 years old; Mr. Coventry's b h Integrity, late Partner; Mr. Snell's ch g Hocks, 5 years old—after the first heat 4 to 1 on her; after the second heat 4 to 1 on Jack Andrews. In 1800 he won 6 times, to wit: At Lewes, then the property of Major Rooke, August 12th, he beat Lord Sackville's b h Laborie, 4 mile heats for 50 guineas.—At Oxford, the town purse of £50, in August, was won by Jack Andrews, at 4 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's ch m Duchess of Limous, 5 years old, Lord Doneghan's b h Wrangle distanced the 4th heat.—September, at Warwick, he won the town purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Thurn's b h Marquis, Mr. Brooke's b h Sheshire, Mr. Edwards' b m Duchess.
At Abingdon, Tuesday, September 16th, the members' purse of £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's b m Miscreant, 5 years old, Mr. Whaley's ch h Expectation, Mr. Fragley's b h Cupid—six to four on Miscreant. In 1801, Jack Andrews at New Market, April 20th, received forfeit from Mr. Hethercoat's Symmetry, 8 stone, 5 lb, 200 guineas, half forfeit. Belbury, June 16th.—The Bebury stakes, a handicap of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, 4 miles, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, beating Lord Sackville's b h Expectation, 5 years old, Sir H. T. Vane's Cock fighter, 5 years old, Mr. R. Hethercoat's Hipponia, aged, his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Dick Andrews, Mr. Hethercoat's Poinjay and Cox's Edwin. June 17th, a sweepstakes of 5 guineas each, 20 subscribers was won by Jack Andrews, beating col. Grevener's Lady Catherine, Mr. Howorth's Snuff Box. Bedford, September 10th.—The Woburn Stake of 10 guineas each, 4 miles, 5 subscribers, was won by his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Jack Andrews, aged, beating Mr. Watson's b h Triumvir, Mr. Gilding's b h Skyrocket. Endfield, September 23, £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Fragley's gr g Houghby, Velvet horse Little Thought, Of, Hephastion and Contestor.—See Racing Calendars for these years. It would swell an advertisement to too great length to mention all the races he has won. Sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, 2 mile, 5 subscribers, Mr. Rooke's Jack Andrews, aged, 11 st. 7 lb, walked over.—See Racing Calendar for 1802, page 385. At Lambourne, in Sept. Wednesday 10th, he won the £50 gift of Lord Craven, 4 mile heats, at 4 heats, beating Mr. Coventry's ch h Sacripant, Mr. Bacon's b m Snap. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
PEDIGREE Jack Andrews was got by Joe Andrews, his dam by Highlander, his grandam Cardinal Puff, his great grandam by Tattler, his great great grandam by Snip, his great great great grandam by Lord Godolphin's Arabian, his great great great grandam by Stanyan's Arabian, which mare was own sister to Frampton's White Neck, full sister to the Minbury Galloway, great great great great grandam by Sauce Box, a son of Gegg, sire of Grog's Old Partner. JAMES LORD, (Seal)
I do hereby certify that the above pedigree is a true copy from the original one sent me in by Jacob Lightfoot, Esq. Given under my hand and seal, this 23d of December, 1804. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT, (Seal)
Joe Andrews was got by Eclipse, his dam Amanda by Omnium, her dam Cloudy by Blank—Grab, Weddington mare by Partner—General Stud Book, page 6th, printed in 1803, by James Weisheby.
FOR SALE, OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY, NO. 1. 20,000 acres of land in Harrison county, state of Virginia, in 4 tracts of 5,000 acres each, on the waters of Elk and Little Kanawha, surveyed in 1784. 2. 2,500 acres on Hughes's river, in the same county, surveyed in 1783, being the moiety of a tract of 5,000 acres. 3. 1,200 acres of land in the district of Baird's Town, on Buck Fork, near Baird's Town, Kentucky. 4. A handsome Frame House, with 5 rooms on a floor, coach house, stables, smoke house, with the Lots on which they stand, and a garden adjoining, in a board fence, at Bath, Berkeley Springs, Virginia, suited for a family or a tavern. Also, one Out Lot of six acres, enclosed with a stone wall. Joseph Gallego. January 14, 1808
Just Received at this Office, Numbers 2 and 3, of The American Military Library, Or, Repository of Modern Tactics.
The Imported Horse  Bedford, So noted for getting capital racers, will stand the next season at my stable in Chesterfield county. Further particulars will be made known before the season commences. THOMAS BRANCH. 14th October 1807. Mr. PLEASANTS.
You will insert the following certificate six weeks in the Argus, as I think it a duty I owe to myself and friends, and oblige yours respectfully. S. FUQUA.
February 16, 1808. State of North Carolina, Caswell county. WE do hereby certify, that on or about the 8th day of January last, James Orr, one of the justices of the peace of said county, committed to the jail of said county, a negro man who called his name Peter D. Jones, and who had passed as a free man, in said county, the last nine or ten months next preceding his commitment. The said negro was committed under an assembly of this state, which subjects any person trading with a slave, to pay a penalty of ten pounds or remain in close jail three months, until the person so offending refuse or be unable to pay the fine. The said negro Peter D. Jones, remained in the jail of said county until the court of pleas and quarter sessions, held in said county in the month of January last, when on the third day of said court James Hiller, esq. made known to said court that the said negro was not a free man, and that his name was ISAAC, and a fugitive from justice, he the said Hiller having been condemned to suffer death by the county court of Pittsylvania, Va. some time in the beginning of the year 1807. On which information the court of this county, then sitting, ordered the said negro to be kept in close custody until applied for by the executive of Virginia or some other proper authority.—We do further certify that on the fourth day of this present month, Samuel Fuqua made application to the sheriff of this county for the said negro Isaac, & on satisfactory evidence made by him the said Fuqua to the sheriff, the said sheriff did, on the said day, deliver unto the said Fuqua the said negro Isaac. Given under our hands this 5th day of February 1808. HENRY ATKINSON, Justice of Peace. SOLOMON GRAVES, Justice of Peace.
THE Sheriffs of the counties of Sussex, Dinwiddie and Southampton, composing a district of the counties of Botetourt, Montgomery, Giles, Tazewell, Wythe, Grayson, Washington, Lee, Russell, Monroe, Greenbrier, Kanawha and Mason, composing another district of the counties of Hanover and Caroline, composing another district of the counties of Fairfax & Prince William, composing another district of the counties of Montgomery, Harrison, Wood, Ohio, Brooke and Randolph, composing another district—and of the counties of Essex, King William and King and Queen, composing another district—which several districts constitute the third class of the senate of Virginia, are requested to take notice that an election, in rotation, is to be held, on the court days of their respective counties in the month of April next, for the choice of a senator to represent each of the districts above mentioned in the General Assembly, for four years next ensuing. THEO. HANSFORD, C. S. February 11, 1808. 4w
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given,  A Store & Lumber-House, At that well known place the Piping Tree, in King William county. It is necessary to observe that few stands for a country store can excel it, it being situated in a wealthy neighborhood, on Pamunkey, a branch of York river—where vessels that will carry from 3 to 4000 bushels of grain can load at the door. Mary King. January 26, 1808. wtf
At a Court held for Cumberland County, 25th January, 1808. JOHN ANDERSON, Plaintiff, AGAINST JOHN HOLLAND & JAMES HOLLAND } Defendants. THIS day came the plaintiff, by his attorney, and the defendant JOHN, not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant JOHN, do appear here on the fourth Monday in April next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that the said defendant JOHN, in default thereof, be taken as confessing the bill, and that a copy of this order be published in one of the public news papers printed in the city of Richmond for three months successively and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Attest, (125) MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
VIRGINIA: At a Court held for Halifax county, the 28th day of December, 1807. Clement Jameson, plaintiff } In Against } Cause Jesse Crenshaw & Peter Clark, defts. } THE defendant Crenshaw, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant Crenshaw do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that the said defendant Crenshaw do not pay away, secrete or otherwise dispose of any monies, goods or effects which he may have in his hands belonging to the defendant Jameson, so far as respects the sum of fifty dollars until the further order of this court; that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, John Darksdale, d. c. h. c.
FOR SALE, OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY, NO. 1. 20,000 acres of land in Harrison county, state of Virginia, in 4 tracts of 5,000 acres each, on the waters of Elk and Little Kanawha, surveyed in 1784. 2. 2,500 acres on Hughes's river, in the same county, surveyed in 1783, being the moiety of a tract of 5,000 acres. 3. 1,200 acres of land in the district of Baird's Town, on Buck Fork, near Baird's Town, Kentucky. 4. A handsome Frame House, with 5 rooms on a floor, coach house, stables, smoke house, with the Lots on which they stand, and a garden adjoining, in a board fence, at Bath, Berkeley Springs, Virginia, suited for a family or a tavern. Also, one Out Lot of six acres, enclosed with a stone wall. Joseph Gallego. January 14, 1808
Just Received at this Office, Numbers 2 and 3, of The American Military Library, Or, Repository of Modern Tactics.