The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-01-20 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 81]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 20, 1807.
[VOLUME 2.]
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....100 3/4
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 75   Wheat, New, 1 16   Flour—superfine, New, 7 50   fine, 5 50   Corn per barrel, 5 12   Bean—per lb.   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 58  
IN CHANCERY.
Frederick County Court, October 16, 1806. Tarleton Cox, Plff. against, Josiah Thompson, executor of Josiah Thompson, deceased, and Thomas Watkins, Defs. THIS day came the Plaintiff by John Lane, Esquire, his attorney, and the defendant, Josiah Thompson, 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 the said defendant is not an inhabitant of this State: Therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney aforesaid, it is ordered that the said defendant, Josiah Thompson appear here on the third Wednesday in February next, and answer the Plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court, house of this county for two successive court days. A Copy. Teste, JAMES POINDEXTER CLK. Nov. 21. eot2m4.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber will sell on moderate terms, 370 Acres of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on the waters of James River. There is a small quantity of excellent low grounds on this tract, and the balance rich high land. There are two very good Mill seats on this tract, a comfortable dwelling house and other necessary out houses. He will, also, dispose of a tract of sixty acres of land in said county, of good quality. On this tract is an excellent Grist Mill lately built upon a never failing stream, and some other improvements. Considerable indulgence will be given for the greater part of the purchase money. N. VANSTAVERN. December 30. law 1t. 4.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on the 31st day of January next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Matthew Brown of Albemarle County, to John Nicholas and John Kelly, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to John M. Sheppard, of Henrico County, as expressed in the said Deed, with legal interest and charges attending the said sale. A PART of the TRACT of LAND, lying in the North Garden, wherein the said Brown now lives. The sale will take place between the hours of twelve and three o'clock, P. M. JOHN NICHOLAS, JOHN KELLY, Dec. 30. oot2m4.
NEW STORE.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP, OPPOSITE THE EAGLE TAVERN. SIMPSON MORRIS, From London, begs leave to inform the public, that he has just imported from London, a large assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, fit for the approaching season, which he offers now for sale, on very low terms at the above house, viz.
BLACK and Colored Men's, Women's and Children's Worsted Hose; also, Men's, Women's and Children's assorted White Cotton Hose of excellent quality, with and without Lace Cocks; also, Woolen Broadcloths, Plain Velveteens, Cut-Velveteens, Corduroys, Thicksets, Bennett's patent Cord, Toiletans; Stockings, breeches, piques, S-wandown, Flannel, Silk, Black Twilled Sarinet, Black and White French and British Laces, Fresh new pattern Ribbands, Bandanao Handkerchiefs; a handsome assortment of Printed and Twilled Shawls, Durants of different colors, Common and Fine 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Fine Long Lawns, Sheetings, White Corded Dimities, Cheque for Aprons, Bed Furnitures, Printed Calicoes, a large assortment of Fine Plain and Fancy Muslin, Cambric Muslin; also, Real French Cambric, Red and White Flannels, Printed Dimity, Printed and White Quiltings and Marcellas, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. December 11. oot2m4.
FOR SALE,
THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, containing by a late survey three hundred and fifty four acres lying on the Brook near the Brook Bridge and within six miles of the city of Richmond, will be offered for sale on the 15th day of next month on the premises.
The terms are one thousand dollars cash and one half of the balance on the first day of October next, and the residue on the first day of October 1808. This Land lies well and abounds in Cedar, but as it is supposed those who are inclined to purchase, will be desirous of viewing the Land, it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing as to the advantages of situation and soil. DABNEY WILLIAMSON. January 1. oot2m4.
2,000 lbs. SALT PETER BACON, 1,000 lbs. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 gross BOTTLED CIDER. A few barrels CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For sale by EDWARD BALLAM. 17 Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. May 27. eot2m4.
LOST,
A SILVER WATCH of the first quality, capped and jewelled, with a second hand, the Makers name Burraud ; attached to it, was a Gold Chain and seal, with the initials J. G. A reward of fifteen Dollars is offered on its delivery to the editor. January 6.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced carrying on the Blacksmith and Carriage making business, at the shop formerly occupied by Anderson's Mat, at the corner leading from the Main-street to the Bank. Horse shoeing will be executed in a superior manner by an experienced hand. Gentlemen owning horses in this city will find their interest to enter their horses at this place, and their colts in a respectable manner. All kinds of blacksmith work will be done at short notice, and warranted. Fashionable Gigs and Chaises made, and all kinds of repairs done in the carriage making line at reasonable rates, and in the neatest manner. CHARLES BOYER. December 23.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE taken the new BRICK TENEMENT fronting the cross street leading from Col. May's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
  Old Madeira Wine,  Olives,  Fresh.    Do. Sherry do.  Capers,    Best Cognac Brandy,  Anchovies,    Do. Antigua Rum,  Nutmegs,    Do. Holland Gin,  Mace,    Hibbert's Brown Stout,  Cloves,    Do. Porter,  Cinnamon,    Claret of superior quality,  Barley Sugar,    Best Spanish Segars,  Sugar Candy,    Loaf Sugar,  Barley Sugar Killes,    Gunpowder,  Sugar Almonds,     Imperial  Brandy Preserves,     Young Hyson,  Tea of     and  Box Raisins,     Souchong,  Soft Shell'd Almonds,     Best Green Coffee,  Currants,     First quality Chocolate,  Pearl Barley,     Do. do. Brown Sugar,  Playing Cards,     do. do.  Bottle Corks,     Molasses,  Putty in bladders,     Salt in sacks,  Bar Iron afforded,     Rice,  Nail Rods,     Patent Shot,  German Steel,     English F. F. Gunpowder,  Blistered do.     Brown Soap,  Plain qt. Decanters,     Mould Candles,  Do. Wine Glasses,     Northern Cheeses,  Qt. Tumblers,     Ground Ginger,  Pr. do.     Black Pepper,  Half pt. do.     Allyson,  Green pocket Bottles,     Salt Petre,  Elegant Glass Lamps,     Alum,  Window Glass 10 by 12.     Brimstone,  Do. do. 8 by 10.     Coppersas,  China Coffee cups & saucers.     Glue of superior quality,  Do. Tea do.     Fig Blue,  Do. Teapots,     Starch,  Do. Sugar dishes,     Bengal Indigo,  Do. Crescents,     London Mustard,  Do. Slop Bowls,     Dixons Best do.  Do. Gallon Bowls,     Cayenne Pepper,  Do. half gl. do.     N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two-thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce.  With a general assortment of Stone & Queens Ware.   
ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH. Nov. 11. oot2m4.
CASH will be given for 50 to 100,000 R-d Oak BARREL STAVES & HEADING. SAMUEL MYERS. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, A well finished Philadelphia made CHARIOT, with Plated Harness, which, being second hand, will be sold very cheap. December 16. law 4t.
ENOCH SULLIVAN,
OFFERS FOR SALE, At his Jewellery Store, nearly opposite the Eagle,
A COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gilt, Silver, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Uarns, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rims and Calters and bottle Sliders.
Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, elastic Garters, silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone Chessmen and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doers and Shuttle Cocks, fatin wood Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspenders, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemen's and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, sword Knots, Belts, Sashes, Epaulettes, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Flutes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, Bird Nets, gun Hammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, boot Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horse Pihems, &c. Razors and razor Strops, shaving Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windsor hair Soap, Powder, Bags, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Effences, Reaves's Colors, tambore Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Loom and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Receipts, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, Spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candlesticks and Snuffers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass glass Lamps for Halls, tooth comb, Cloths, hearth, floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to patterns or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. E. SULLIVAN. Nov. 7. tf.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carapets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, S-wandown, Parent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheetings, Kerseymeres, Calicoes and Muslins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.
McCAY & COWAN,
HAVE received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash. December 13. tf.
ANDREW JAMIESON'S
ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, Now Landing,
A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his England's excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. and kegs. Also superior Pilot Bread, in bbls. and for sale, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and charges) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced blue back Lit. Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell a bargain. Dec. 2. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoome, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoome, dec'd. Jan. 28, 1806. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Having taken a House a few doors below the Ball-Tavern, offers for Sale, under the firm of
WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. tf.
TO RENT,
THE STORE & CELLAR of the lowest Tenement of Mr. Truchart's new buildings—For terms apply at this office. January 8. 2w.
FARMER'S HOTEL.
A. S. BROCKENBROUGH, having purchased the houses of Dr. McConachie in this town, formerly the property of Messrs. Ritchies, is determined to convert them into a TAVERN for the accommodation of the public; he has provided himself with an excellent cook, and has made arrangements for a constant supply of the best Fish, Oysters, Wild Fowl, &c. in their respective seasons; no exertion on his part will be wanting to render the time agreeable to those gentlemen or ladies who may think proper to favor him with their company—he expects to meet with encouragement from the public adequate to his exertions. Tappahannock, January 5.
TAPPAHANNOCK JOCKEY CLUB.
Tuesday the 20th January, is the day appointed for the meeting of the subscribers to the Tappahannock J. Club, to form the rules and regulations for the said club. From the present number of respectable subscribers, I have no hesitation in stating that this club will be equal to any in the State. Gentlemen that wish to become members before the meeting, will please forward their names, and those gentlemen that have full subscription papers will be so good as to send on the names of those that have subscribed since they have had a paper. ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH, Proprietor of the court. January 6.
ASSIZE OF BREAD for the city of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) viz.
  A single loaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 23 3/4 ozs. for a 1 1/2   Do. of Common Flour 24 4 1-2   Double the above wt. respectively 9   EDW. CARRINGTON, Mayor. January 6. tf.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Lot of GROUND in Buckingham county, containing sixty two acres lying on James River and adjoining the town of Dugdale. The Land is rich and has one of the most valuable Mill sites on it, of any in the upper country. Also a new and excellent manufacturing Mill in the county of Campbell about six miles below Lynchburg, and in good condition for manufacturing flour, &c. This property is rendered more valuable inasmuch as it is situated in the heart of a very rich country, & to those who wish to turn their attention to the manufacturing flour, &c. it is an object worthy their consideration. For further particulars reference may be made to Col. Wm. J. Lewis of Campbell, (who will shew & negotiate for the above property,) or the subscriber JAS. C. ANTHONY. taw2w & oaw3w. January 3.
Pursuant to a deed of trust executed to us on the 26th of November 1805, by Fleming Cayce, to secure money due to John Lockland & Co. we shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder for ready money, at Cumberland court-house, on Saturday the 31st day of January 1807, ONE Negro Man named Stepney (a good Black Smith) and the residue of a Negro Woman, Nancy, and her three children, Anne, Harriett and Sally—after a former deed, covering them for the benefit of John Gilliam & Company, is carried into effect. BERNARD LEWIS, Surveiling Trustee. Cumberland, January 1. tf.
WANTED immediately, ten ton of clean Merchandiseable Hemp, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. Dec. 20. eptf.
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Assortment of Lawyer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
FOR SALE,
THE LOT and HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted, and a Garden lately paid in, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—271 1/2 Acres of well-timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots—For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. August 22. (tf.)
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD,
FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three weeks ago, is 6 feet three inches high, long meagre face, red eyes, speaks rapidly and with great confidence, aged about 50 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. WM. LONG. Nov. 14. tf.
FOR SALE,
A GREAT Bargain offered in 735 acres of LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one or two miles from York River, and bounded by Pocahontas Creek, the Lands of captain William Shakespeare and Zachariah Shakespeare. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water—The abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may also be mentioned as a great inducement to any person wishing to purchase. This Land may be had low for cash, or good bonds at short payment. For further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or to the subscriber JOHN TEMPLE. Wakenton, September 26. tf.
Domestic.
From the Western World of December 18.
COL. BURR BEFORE THE FEDERAL COURT.
The judge read his charge to the grand jury, which was no way important, only as it appeared to conclude without acknowledging the right of the U. States' attorney to go out with the grand jury and assist in the examination of witnesses; and the giving the jury particular directions not to receive any matter upon information—nor to let their enquiries extend beyond the limits of the facts, by which we suppose, the honorable judge meant the latter part of the Ohio, and would of course exclude all the Pitts, Marietta, Cincinnati and Jeffersonville business. Mr. Davesis then stated that two material witnesses had not made their appearance. He observed, that John Adair and Mr. Luckett were absent, and that he could not proceed without them—that this was a business of the utmost importance, and he would not hazard the issue by going on in the absence of these two witnesses. Mr. Henry Clay, who appeared in conjunction with Mr. John Allen as the counsel for Col. Burr, rose, and in reply observed, that Col. Burr was only apprehensive of delay, that it was painful, and particularly unpleasing to be obliged perpetually to dance attendance upon such a charge in that court. Mr. Davesis perfectly understood the drift of the gentleman. Let the jury go out, continued Mr. D. and under the present circumstances in the absence of these important witnesses, the charge not being proved, they imagine to themselves a triumph. The grand jury have been called upon a particular occasion, to enquire into a subject which immediately affects the welfare of our country. This is no common case, and should therefore not be too hastily disposed of. Mr. Clay complains of the painful inconvenience of Col. Burr's dancing a perpetual attendance upon the court. Who asked him to dance an attendance? Who has solicited his presence in court? His appearance here is entirely voluntary; and I will venture to say illegal. In case of indictment, no counsel can be legally heard or recognized by the court until the indictment is found by the jury. This is the practice which has universally prevailed in this country heretofore, and I believe every where else—I therefore trust, that I shall not again be interrupted in my proceeding. I hope there will be no farther interference on the part of Col. Burr and his counsel, until they can be legally in court.
There are a number of indispensable witnesses in this case; and general Adair is one, without whom I cannot proceed. The enquiry now before the grand jury is such as to require the testimony of each witness, in order to connect the chain of evidence necessary to produce conviction. The subject must be distinctly and perfectly understood. The materiality of the testimony of general Adair, induces me to apply to the court, and request they will direct the grand jury not to proceed without him. Mr. Clay was only desirous (he said) that the attorney for the United States would pursue what the law of the land warrants. Something has been said, continued Mr. Clay, about Col. Burr's presence not being necessary; and will Mr. Davesis tell me this, after what has already passed? Is his name to be mentioned, and is he not to appear because there is no process, no deputy marshal directed to take his person?
Mr. Davesis replied to the court nearly in the same manner as before; and stated his right of going on in the business as directed by law, and his own judgment, and observed that by him, Col. Burr nor his counsel were considered in court, and he should proceed as though they were not, as he deemed any interference by them highly improper. He also slightly mentioned his right to examine witnesses before the grand jury.
Mr. Clay observed, he understood the constitution of a grand jury to be very different. He should never cease (he said) to contend for the liberty of the country. All at once, continued Mr. C. the office of public attorney springs into an importance, which never before was heard of. I appeal to the practice of every other court, whether or not the public attorney has the privilege now contended for? I take the functions of the grand jury to be these, to tend for what witnesses they please, and examine whom they please. They ought to retire and enquire of the proper persons to send for.
Mr. Davesis said, that respecting the grand jury, he was the proper agent and certainly acted under the auspices of the court, and he hoped the court would agree with him in opinion. He then moved for an attachment against general Adair, for non-attendance. This was opposed by Mr. Clay, on the grounds that no hour had been mentioned in the summons, and consequently the attachment could not issue during the whole day to which he was summoned, until Wednesday morning; in which objection he was supported by the opinion of the judge.
WEDNESDAY, December 3.
Mr. Davesis rose and stated to the grand jury, that they might call on him, if they thought proper, to assist them to examine witnesses; and was proceeding to make some remarks to the foreman, when Mr. Clay interrupted him, and addressing the court, observed, that the privilege contended for by Mr. Davesis, was a novel one, and he hoped the court would not grant it. Mr. Dawson saw nothing novel, nothing out of the common mode of procedure, except the conduct of Mr. Clay. He confessed there was something novel, and something extremely singular and unprecedented in the proceeding had in this business. No person, continued Mr. D. has a right to call me to order in this proceeding, but the judge himself. Upon what ground then, am I now interrupted? I have once stated, and I had hoped gentlemen have understood me, that the trial, until an indictment was found, must be entirely ex-parte; that no counsel, except the U. S. attorney could be listened to, or legally recognized by the court. I am therefore surprised to see Col. Burr and his counsel still present themselves in court; and more so, when interrupted by them in the discharge of my duty, and called to order. He hoped the judge would permit them to proceed.
Mr. Clay said, he appealed to the practice of other courts—yesterday his honor addressed
the public attorney on this subject—he was willing to give up the point, if either equity or law appeared in his favor; but he was confident that neither would warrant the demand of Mr. Davesis.
Mr. Davesis, Although (said he) I respect the jury and believe they will do what is right, yet I believe they are ignorant of the plan—they possess no detail of themselves. He said the most studied attempts to cut off all investigation had been made on the part of Col. Burr and counsel; observe the proceedings before this court; see the opposition made to every measure I attempt; then mark the course of proceedings among the people, and say who will, that the object is not to prevent that full and fair investigation which would promise success? Mr. Clay still called it a novel proceeding. He again repeated he saw nothing novel except the appearance of Col. Burr and counsel in court, and thrusting themselves forward to be heard, when the court, in strict legal justice, could not know them in that capacity. He hoped the court would not hamper him or suffer Col. Burr's counsel to interfere in the present case.
Mr. Allen declared his right to be heard on this occasion, and he was indifferent in what capacity he was considered. He wished the grand jury to attend to the spirit of the constitution. The right (he said) for which the public attorney contended was of the most serious nature, and if allowed would effect in a material degree the rights of the citizen. In matters of fact, Mr. Allen said the public attorney had no right to appear; it was solely in matters of law that his presence is necessary. Even in the government of England this is the case, and much more should it be so in the U. States—where our constitution is much more explicit and better defined.
Mr. Clay cared not in what attitude he should be considered as standing; but he would instantly renounce Col. Burr and his cause, did he entertain the slightest idea of his guilt, as to the charges exhibited against him by Mr. Davesis. You have heard of inquisitions in Europe, (said Mr. Clay) you have heard of the frowns and tortures made use of in the dens of despotism, to extort confession; of the dark conclaves and caucuses, for the purpose of twisting some incoherent expression into evidence of guilt. Is not the project of the attorney for the U. S. a similar object of terror? But all will not do; all the art of the attorney will not effect his purpose. I call upon him to produce a single instance where the public attorney has been accustomed to examine the witnesses before the grand jury, to found the jury and enter into all their secrets.
Mr. Davesis should the court agree with the counsel of Col. Burr, I shall consider it as completely smothering all the testimony, and the jury will go into the examination hoodwinked. Upon a former occasion, when it was known I could not proceed, Mr. Burr was grieved to the heart, that I could not. He appeared in court, and bewailing his fate that I had not proceeded before the grand jury, and addressing the people, prayed in future that they would pass no opinion hereafter till he was heard in his own defence. What follows? I get better prepared—call for another grand jury; expresses dart through the country from Mr. Burr in all directions; the grand jury comes; and before it, comes Mr. Burr; for what? To

No. IV. Havannah, 6th Nov. 1806.
To GEN. TURBEAU.
My Lord,
The court admiral Willaumez, commanding here the ship belonging to his imperial majesty, has given orders to Monsieur Le Chaudraut, lieu. of the ship, charged with these and other dispatches to say that he is astonished at the conduct of the commanders of the ships belonging to his imperial majesty in the American ports. He is alarmed at the behavior of the French ambassador, so fully instructed by his majesty. He is determined as general in chief to inform the French government of the conduct of the United States; but he trusts that the French ships are now supplied with all necessaries.
(Signed)
P. WILLAUMEZ.
No. V.
Havannah, 10th Nov. 1806.
If I have delayed, my dear Barney, to give you an account of the alluring situation I have been in since the dispersion of my fleet; I think not that your friendship shall escape my memory. At Cuba it is said there is a peace between France and England, [here the characters are not legible] and further, it is said that Spain and us do not much agree to that which the English and Americans propose. Have you any account of the fleets of Warren, Strachan and Cochrane? The report goes that many of them were dismissed. Jerome has been fortunate in arriving in France, without accident. I calculated on being there with my squadron at the end of October, but the elements against whom man can do nothing, decided otherwise, and I am forced to stay here three or four months, engaged at having missed the convoys of Jamaica and the Windward Islands. I hope the Caisard will arrive safe; she is commanded by an officer who is active, prudent and wise. If L'Impetueux could have remained with Le Foudroyant, or followed the route which I made by signal for the Havannah, France would not have had to regret her loss. The Foudroyant has had her masts standing several days; by the end of the week they will come at her keel to put on the sheathing on her stern post, which was carried away with the rudder.
(Signed)
P. WILLAUMEZ.
The Commander Barney, at Baltimore. WE have omitted the comments of the Editor of the Ledger.
LEGISLATURE OF KENTUCKY.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24.
Mr. Grundy moved and laid on the table the following resolution, viz.
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Whereas it is considered of importance, that citizens living under the same government should be correctly informed of the views and intentions of every portion of the community; and as the sentiments of the people of Kentucky, may be misunderstood by those who, from their remote situation, have not an opportunity of judging of the disposition which the citizens of this state entertain towards the general government; and as an expression of the public will through their representatives, is deemed the most effectual mode to prevent any misapprehension of our sentiments which might be occasioned by the conduct of individuals, or might grow out of misrepresentation—
Resolved, therefore, by the general assembly, that the people of Kentucky, feel the strongest attachment to the federal government and consider a dismemberment of the union as the greatest evil which could befall them, and would view with abhorrence any individual or set of individuals who should attempt to separate us from those whose interests are so intimately connected with our own, and for whom the people of Kentucky entertain an unchangeable attachment arising from a lively recollection of their united efforts for liberty.
Resolved, That the people of Kentucky have entire confidence in the present administration of the general government, and have no doubt that measures will be pursued, as are best calculated to secure us peace and tranquility, and at the same time preserve our national honor from insult.
Resolved, That the governor of this state be requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolutions to the president of the United States, to the executives of the different states, and to our present senators and representatives in congress.
Last Evening's Mail.
CHARLESTON, January 9.
We are informed, that Dr. BOLLMAN, who has been brought from New Orleans, a state prisoner, petitioned his honor JUDGE BEE for a Habeas Corpus, and that he will be brought before him this morning at 11 o'clock.
January 10.
We mentioned in yesterday's paper, that Dr. Bollman had applied for an Habeas Corpus, and that he was ordered by Judge Bee to appear before him at 11 o'clock yesterday. The Deputy Marshal went down to Fort Johnson for the purpose of bringing the Dr. up to town; but the Commanding Officer, Capt. Kirtland, did not feel himself authorized to surrender him up to the Civil Authority without the orders of his military superior. We were politely favoured with the perusal of General Wilkinson's orders to him upon that subject; they are explicit, and positive, directing him "to have him (Dr. B.) in safe keeping until the pleasure of the President shall be known; that he is to have no communication with any person but a commissioned Officer; to be comfortably provided for." &c. The patriotism of the veteran commandant and his respect for our laws is well known to the citizens of this state; but while he would cheerfully sacrifice his sword to crush the Hydra of treason and rebellion, he nevertheless, as a military man, feels himself obliged, by his duty, to obey the orders of the Commander in Chief.
Courier.
FOR SALE.
20 barrels Nons-Scotch Potatoes, which were generally thought superior to the imported kind. 12 hogsheads molasses. 74 sacks Liverpool salt. J. N. MONCURE.
TO RENT.
FOR one or more years, and possession given the first of May next. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Messrs. William and James Morgan. The said house is an excellent stand for a fore and capable of accommodating a genteel family; for terms apply to the subscriber living in Amherst county, near New Glasgow. Thomas M. Cook of Lynchburg, or Mr. Daniel Warwick of Richmond.
LINDSEY COLEMAN.
Jan. 20.
(3m.)
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 20th JANUARY.
No. II.
To the Editor of the Enquirer.
Sir,
In refuting the supposition advanced, (it is true, by the honorable member, in a timid, half-way kind of argument,) I mean not to take up time to prove again, that the grounds originally taken in support of the measures of the United States towards England and Spain, were correct; the arguments, used in support of them in Congress, are before the public—But in discussing the "doubts" of this gentleman, "whether the measures adopted by the last Congress deserve the epithets of firm, just and liberal ," I shall confine myself to a reply to his observations only:
He tells us that "measures of a warlike tendency were adopted towards England, and "for Spain the dollars are raised instead of an "opposing force, and yet gentlemen will have "this to be a firm, just and liberal policy ."—First, As to England; no argument is used to show, that the measures taken, had a warlike tendency; has the event verified this assertion, so strongly insisted on, both in Congress and the Senate Chamber of Virginia? Has England herself, viewed the act restricting the importation of her manufactures, as a war measure? We have not heard that she has. Had she viewed it so, would she not have told us of it, and have required its rescission, as a preliminary to the farther progress of negotiation? How could she tell us so, presuming that she addressed a nation, as independent as herself, when in the code of her own commercial laws, we find, every page abound with her restrictions, and prohibitions of American manufactures?
But the measure towards England, the honorable member tells us, was not calculated to aid negotiation—and that the fair prospects of amicable adjustment, are not due to this measure. That this position of his, "is supported by the last message of the President."—Although, Sir, I have no doubt, as I shall presently show, that the measures pursued towards Great-Britain, did produce a favorable disposition in that government to negotiation, yet it would be a sufficient defence of them, to show what the gentleman has no where denied, that those measures did not offer, any impediment to negotiation. They were just in themselves, and if not productive of permanent, and peaceable adjustment, would at least have the effect of giving a check to British depredation:—What have we witnessed in consequence of the measures of the last session of Congress? The scenes of daily depredation and robbery, have vanished: the sources of wealth which the ocean opens to the enterprise of our citizens, do not continue to be blocked up by the cruisers of Britain. It is true, that soon after those measures were adopted, and the opposition to them ceased, which I admit, was with the most innocent intentions, and from the most virtuous motives, carried to a most intemperate extreme in Congress, the foreign watch-dogs of monarchy, lurking among us, were ready to cry havoc, I admit that this spirit of war, reached one of the British commanders, on our coast, and stimulated him to commit a murder on a peaceful citizen. But what has been the conduct of England? Has she sanctioned that spirit of war, or acted as she did before, (when we had attempted no measures against her commerce) and again promoted to higher honors, the infamous aggressor on our rights? No; He is arrested and subjected to trial for his offence, and similar outrages have not been repeated. This measure then, the policy of which is doubted, has acted as effectually as a navy would have done. From this change in the conduct of England, an inference irresistibly follows, that the measures of Congress instead of inhibiting to war, have promoted in the court of St. James, a disposition to redress the injuries America had sustained.
Strange, indeed to my mind, is the kind of support given to the policy of the minority which the gentleman imagines he derives from the message of the President, in which he tells Congress that a further suspension of the non-importation act will be calculated to produce favorable dispositions towards us. If the President had recommended the repeal of that law, then, indeed, the inference might have been correct, but he recommends a further suspension, and for the same reasons which induced the first postponement of the operation of the law. Is this a deviation from the policy of the law, or is it not clearly giving the sanction of his opinion in its favor? He recommends the pursuit of the same policy during the pendency of the same state of affairs.
Nor is that a less strange argument, (although perhaps a little more confident with the tone of party,) when he tells us the policy is proved to be bad, because "if the measure had produced good, the ministers, the administration and the friends of this measure, knowing it not to be entirely approved, would have attached it to all its credit." The administration then, has made a wonderful escape from the obloquy, prepared to be thrown on them by the honorable member. It would seem, indeed, solely from the accidental circumstances of the debates in Congress, on the subject, not then having reached his eye: and however it may in his opinion subject the ministers (subordinate they be) and the administration: with their friends to his censure, as thus arming in his opinion, to propell the public mind in their favor, it is certain, that in the debate in the present Congress, on the question of postponing, further the operation of the law, the friends of the measure, did assert, in the most positive terms, and did reiterate the assertion, that the law had produced a favorable effect, on our negotiations with England. It is also certain that although the member of Congress, whom the gentleman calls his representative, did take a distinguished part in the debate, and followed the speakers who made those assertions, that he did not contradict them, or refuse his assent to the position. If there is any thing then, in that kind of negative argument, deduced from silence, the reference is an unfortunate one for the honorable member, whether his observation, was intended only as an electioneering appeal , or otherwise, as a branch of his negative syllogism.
I will now examine the argument, intended to show that our policy towards Spain, does not deserve the epithets of firm, just, and liberal . I will examine the assertion so recently repeated in the senate of Virginia: that "the "representatives of the people (in Congress) "have voted money to pay the plunderer to "withhold his aggressions!" I cannot, Sir, forbear to express my astonishment, at the repetition of this charge, after the public discussions and explanations which have taken place. I mean not to ask a question which the nation has already answered, to my satisfaction, whether it is better and more just, to purchase territory necessary for our convenience or to go to war for it? If it is true that a proposition
from Spain for the sale of the Floridas did reach America, previous to the meeting of the last Congress, and that the Floridas were the principal subject of controversy between the two governments, I cannot learn, how the honor of the nation, would suffer a stain, by entering into a negotiation, thus invited. In speaking on the subject of Spanish affairs, the honorable member, has observed on the subject of British affairs. He first tells us the measures of the administration are wrong; and then that the President is on his side of the question. First, what was the system of the minority, in relation to Spain? An army of five thousand men ought to have been raised, to avenge the insult, committed by an inroad, on the good old U.S.! Yet we find that the army, we then had in the field, was sufficient to repel intrusion. Of what service then, would have been the excessive expenditure of such an armament?—The gentleman himself admits that subsequent events ought not to be the test of former measures: Yet he tells us of the battle of Genoa; that "we "must come at last to the point, that he fears (that he expects) "the policy of the minority will prove to be right." Never, Sir, what was wrong in principle, could never be made right by accident, or circumstance. If subsequent events, were indeed a ground, from which to deduce a correct argument in favor of a previous measure, that source has also failed him—neither war, or a repetition of injury have ensued. But if, as the gentleman predicts, that time should time arrive, when, from the influence, the battle of Genoa shall have on our affairs, it will be necessary that Americans should arm, in defence of their country, and in defence of all that remains dear of political institution on earth. I should not even then be more satisfied, or in any manner convinced, of the soundness of that policy, which would have driven us twelve months ago into war with Spain and her Ally.
I do not see, with the little political light shed on my mind, how our warring with Spain a year ago, would have protected us from the consequences, prophesied from the battle of Genoa.
If the ambitious views of the emperor of the French are turned towards the United States, we must meet the event, not with five thousand men, but with the body and soul of America, breathing the same spirit, which animated the friends of liberty in seventy six, to repel the attacks of another tyrant of Europe.
And now let us take a short notice of the reasoning intended to show, that the minority gave a proper construction to the message of the president. It really seems strange, that after the world has been told, as is supposed by the leader of the republican schism, that in a conversation with the President himself, they differed on the course to be pursued; that their differences involved a loss of character, on one side or the other; after we have all seen, and read, the message, which are thus said to convey this will, and opinion, that an army should be raised; when in one of those messages, congress was told that if an increase of the army establishment should be necessary, it should thereafter be made known to them, and in the other message, they were told that, then was the time for negotiation, that yet, even yet, it argued that those messages called on congress to raise an army immediately.—And it is even yet said, by the gentleman, that the President is on his side:—What is the object of this assertion? Is it to show that the President is now satisfied the course he has advised is wrong; no; for that would be in direct hostility, with the sentiments expressed in the first message to the present congress, in which he says, "were armies to be raised whenever a "speck of war is visible in our horizon, "we never should have been without them; "our resources would have been exhausted "on dangers which have never happened, instead of being reserved for what is really to "take place." This is the language of the President, and this the language which accords with the true interest and honor of America. In this language a forcible recurrence is made to the maxims his administration set out with, and in doing so, he has condemned the policy of the minority, which advised an expensive and useless encroach of military force.
I have thus taken a short view of the defence made by the honorable member, of the measures advocated by the minority in Congress: I have found him pursuing the same course, and running the same round, with the political planet which had preceded him; the same reasoning in similar style, had been before submitted to the national Legislature, and again repeated in addresses to the people through the medium of a news-paper. Whatever may have been the cause, which has thus influenced the honorable member, again to urge upon the public mind the same opinions and sentiments, for the sake of the republicanism he professes, it was surely unnecessary; perhaps, for the sake of the objects he had in view, it was unfortunate. The people of Virginia might have left, to pass into the silent oblivious tomb, the principles of an opposition which the general sentiment had silenced; which in no other state, had been able to find a resting place. They might have disregarded, without caring to annihilate a republican schism, an opposing party, whose best exertions to influence the public mind, were acknowledged to have fallen "still-born from the press."
The next number will close the remarks the author intends to make on the speech of the honorable member of the Senate of Virginia. In that he will endeavour to show, that it is not probable as asserted by that member, that the resolution, the subject of discussion, was by the Legislature of Virginia intended as "an electioneering scheme emanating from executive influence"—"and designed if possible to remove all opposition"—I will show that it is next to impossible to suppose, that he himself credits the charge. I hope for the honor of the state of which I am a native, that I shall have it in my power to prove that it has been influenced, by motives as pure and unimpeachable as the other states of the union, who have expressed by their votes, their high approbation of the present administration.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
ADMIRAL WILLAUMEZ.—An effort has been already attempted to extend the indignation excited by this insolent admiral's correspondence, towards the government which employs him. The opportunity will not be lost by those, who would exasperate our antipathy against France; and would employ the alarms produced by a gigantic and insolent power, to multiply our means of military preparation, and to encroach the taxes and burdens of the people. But why should we confound Willaumez with Napoleon? Why suppose, because the French government employs an insolent and ignorant officer, that all his insulting effusions have received their sanction? His letters are calculated to excite our strongest indignation against his insolence, and the most poignant contempt for his ignorance; but why extend those emotions to the government that employs him?
His insolent threat of hanging up our daring countrymen in the very face of New-York, most evidently betrays the petulance and rancour of a contracted understanding.—For even admitting that the St. Domingo trade has been prohibited by our laws; and that those who conduct it are pirates; yet who has given Willaumez the privilege of deciding upon their punishment? These men might have contended, that they had not been engaged in the St. Domingo trade; or that they had been driven into a rebel port by stress of weather; or they might have alleged some cogent reason why the arrest of the French government did not apply to them; was Admiral Willaumez the proper judge of these points? Was his state room the civil tribunal of France? The mere idea of this assumption of power; and of inflicting the punishment which he threatens, demonstrates his profound ignorance.
He demands indemnity from our government, because our merchants had employed four of the seamen who had deserted from a French ship; as if such a mode of indemnification had ever been applied to such a case. Was this presumptuous admiral ignorant of the kind reception, which the crew of the L'Impetueux had experienced from the citizens of Norfolk, and which her own officers were the first to acknowledge? Did he know that the crew of these vessels were almost reduced to a state of famine; that they had scarcely any clothes and provisions; that general Turreau himself had no pecuniary means to supply them; that he applied for a loan of money from the P. U. S. forgetting that every expenditure in this country must be preceded by an appropriation; and that even then Turreau himself is said to have refused indorsing the bills of our merchants on the French Treasury, for supplies which they themselves offered to furnish? It is surely no great matter of astonishment that these famished seamen should abandon their ships; and that when wandering about in search of employment, some should seek the inland towns of the U. States to ply their customary trades, while others should accept of a birth in our merchant vessels, and of 17 dollars per month.
He insolently threatens to inform his master of the conduct of our government; nay, he most insofficially charges Gen. Turreau with a violation of his duties.—In fact, every assertion which he advances on the law of nations, bespeaks his extreme ignorance of its principles; and there is not a man, who reads this correspondence, who will not confess that admiral Willaumez is much better fitted for managing the cannon of his ship, than expounding the canons of justice. But still this is the man who will be held up to our countrymen as the organ of the government of France; as breathing the same sentiments in his letters, which inspire the councils of his master. This is the man, whose miserable effusions will be employed to play off upon the feelings of our people, and to drive us into imitating measures respecting the government of France. When the French government shall adopt such language for its own; when they shall declare that Willaumez is not only the admiral of their marine but their councillor of state; it will be time enough to extend our indignation from the servant to his employer.
But let us not be misunderstood on the present occasion! We are not the panegyrists of the court of France, nor of England, nor of any of the corrupt governments of Europe. We are convinced that the U. S. have no favours to expect from the least virtuous among them; and that nothing is more ridiculous than for the Americans to divide themselves into parties, respecting the virtues or the views of foreign nations. A French or an English faction is a disgraceful to this country; and he who would come forth the apologist of either of those governments, or he who would vindicate the acts of the one by shewing that there is not wanting a parallel in the acts of the other, as some of our news paper Editors are accustomed to do, are equally hostile to the principles of our republic. We have little to expect from kings, from courtiers or from admirals of any nation; but let us not therefore suffer every unauthorised threat of an insolent officer to exasperate our resentment against his government.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.—The two houses have not yet agreed upon the Revenue Bill. On Saturday the House of Delegates passed a new bill, omitting the tax on toll bridges, ferries &c. but retaining the tax on the Stock of the Virginia Bank. The Senate again rejected it.—Yesterday, a new bill was presented to the House of Delegates reducing the tax on Virginia Bank Stock from 1-2 (as it stood in the original bill) to 1-8.—If the Senate are opposed to the principle of taxing the Virg. Stock, they will no doubt reject this new bill. But if they have been at war only with the rate of the tax, this reduction of its quantum may lead to the adoption of the bill.—The presumption is, that they have been opposed to the very principle of the tax.
The legislature are expected to adjourn on Thursday or Friday.
NOTICE.
That in virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by Meriwether Jones, Esq. for the purpose of raising two several sums of money, therein mentioned, and which is due to Thomas Wilson, of the City of Richmond, we shall on Monday the 19th day of the present month, expose to sale by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
That beautiful farm, called Mansfield, near the City of Richmond, and on which the said Jones resided, containing five acres and twenty-nine poles or so much thereof, as may be sufficient to pay and satisfy the sum of 1250 dol. with interest thereon, from the first day of the present month, and the costs and charges of the sale.
Mansfield is now in neat and complete repair, and well stocked.
The sale will commence on the premises at 12 o'clock.
BENNETT TAYLOR, Trustee.
BENJ. SHEPPARD.
In consequence of the badness of the weather, the sale as above intended is postponed until Friday the 30th instant, when the same will certainly take place at the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond.
B. TAYLOR, B. SHEPPARD.
January 20, 1807.
At a meeting of the Trustees appointed by an act of the General Assembly, entitled, "an act to establish an Academy for female education in the city of Richmond," held at the Capitol in the said city, on Friday the 16th day of January, 1807.
President, Wm. H. Cabell, Alex. M'Rae, Wm. W. Henning, Wm. Munford, John Buchanan, John D. Blair, Edward Carrington, James Penn, Henry S. Shore and George Pickett.
Resolved, That the officers of this corporation shall be a President, Secretary and Treasurer, and shall be elected annually.
Resolved, That Wm. H. Cabell be elected president, Wm. Munford, Secretary, and Wm. Moseley, Treasurer of the said Corporation.
Resolved, That the duty of the president of the Trustees be to preside at their deliberations, and to call a meeting thereof, whenever in his judgment, or
that of any two of them, it shall be expedient for the benefit of the institution.
Resolved, That the secretary shall record the proceedings of each meeting of the Trustees, and preserve the books, and papers, which may be committed to his care. He shall also receive from each Trustee the list of subscribers, which shall have been obtained by such Trustee, and of the sums subscribed, and enter the said lists in a book to be kept for the purpose.
Resolved, That the Treasurer shall receive all monies belonging to the corporation, and pay the same as directed by a legally constituted board, and shall, at all times, when required, render an account of his transactions.
Resolved, That a subscription be immediately opened, for the purpose of obtaining money, or other property, from such persons as may be willing to contribute to the purposes of this institution; and that every trustee do endeavour to promote the same.
Resolved, That until a sufficient sum of money to purchase a house, and convenient ground adjoining thereto, for the use of the Academy, shall have been subscribed and received by the Treasurer, the Academy shall be held in the tenement belonging to James Penn in this city, which has been rented by Mrs. Anna Byrd.
Resolved, That the said Anna Byrd be appointed superintendent of the said academy, and be particularly charged with the care of the moral conduct, and improvement of the manners of the young ladies who shall be pupils therein.
Resolved, That such pupils, as shall be sent to the academy by persons not residing in this city, shall board and lodge with the said Anna Byrd.
Resolved, That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars for the rent of the said house, also the price of a Forte-Piano, and of a set of Globes for the use of the pupils, shall be paid out of the money which shall be received for subscriptions.
Resolved, That the said Anna Byrd shall receive from the parent or guardian of each pupil, for board and lodging, including washing, fire and candles, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum, payable quarterly in advance.
Resolved, That so soon as proper tutors can be procured, the branches of education to be taught in the academy shall be reading and writing the English Tongue Grammatical, Arithmetic and Needlework, Geography and History, the general principles of moral and natural Philosophy, and natural history; the French and Italian languages; Music, Dancing and Drawing; but each pupil shall be taught such of those branches only, as her parent or guardian shall direct.
Resolved, That the teacher of reading and writing English, Arithmetic and Needlework shall receive from the parent or guardian of each pupil, who shall be entrusted to her tuition, the sum of twenty dollars per annum, and the teacher of Geography and History the sum of fifteen dollars per annum. The said sums shall be payable quarterly in advance.
Resolved, That Mrs. Anna Byrd be appointed teacher of reading and writing English, arithmetic, and needlework, and that Jno. D. Blair be appointed teacher of Geography and History.
Resolved, That Wm. H. Cabell, John Buchanan, Alex. M'Rae, Wm. W. Henning, Wm. Munford, James Greenhow, J. D. Blair, Wm. Moseley and Cressy Taylor, be appointed a standing committee to visit the said Academy, from time to time, to examine the pupils, for the purpose of discovering their progress in improvement, also to observe the conduct of the superintendent and other teachers, and make a general report of the state of the Institution, at least four times in every year, to a meeting of the Trustees, which shall be called by the President. The said committee, or a majority of them, are authorized and required to employ teachers of the French and Italian languages; of the principles of Natural and Moral Philosophy and Natural History; of Music; of Dancing, and of Drawing, to attend the pupils in the said Academy, upon the best terms which can be obtained; and the salaries, which the said committee shall agree to give the said Teachers, having been approved by a legally constituted board, shall be paid by the parents or guardians of such pupils as shall be put under their tuition.
Resolved, That the said standing committee shall grant such tokens of applause as they shall deem expedient to such of the pupils as, in their judgment, shall deserve them; & shall also censure those who shall appear to have neglected their studies, or to have been guilty of any improper conduct.
Resolved, That the following regulations be strictly observed by the Superintendent and Tutors, and obeyed by the pupils received into the Academy.
1. The times of vacation shall be from the first day of August to the first day of September, in each year, and from the 23rd day of December to the thirty-first day of the same month in each year.
2. The pupils, from the twentieth day of March to the commencement of the summer vacation, shall retire to rest at eight o'clock at night, and, from the first day of December to the twentieth of March by nine o'clock at night; and shall at all times rise with the sun.
3. Their hours of recreation shall be one hour after breakfast, and two in the evening. The rest of their time shall be devoted to their studies and needle-work.
4. The pupils shall not be permitted to invite company to visit them, nor to give entertainments of the denomination of tea-parties, or of any other nature.
5. The Teachers shall attend for the purposes of tuition, at such times as the superintendent shall direct, with the approbation of the standing committee.
6. The parent or guardian of each pupil shall furnish such books and stationery for her use, as shall be directed by the respective teachers.
Resolved, That so soon as a sufficient sum shall be received by the Treasurer, the standing committee shall purchase for the use of the Academy, a house with convenient ground adjoining thereto, in the city of Richmond, on the best terms which they can obtain, subject to the approbation or rejection of a legally constituted board.
Resolved, That when such house and ground shall have been purchased, the superintendent for the time being and her family shall always reside in the said house, and enjoy, together with the pupils residing in the Academy, all the advantages to be derived from the ground annexed thereto.
Resolved, That this meeting do now adjourn, until Tuesday next at eleven o'clock, A. M.
THE subscribers have on hand, now for private sale, which they will sell on low terms, for approved endorsed notes, at 90 and 180 days:
1500 Bushels Liverpool Stowed Salt;
500 Sacks Salt, containing 4 bushels;
Twilled Sacking;
50 Hhds Sugar, a part of which, of prime quality;
20 Barrels Do. do.
20 Hhds. Prime Antigua Rum, 3d proof.
30 Hhd. Windward Island, do.
10 Pipes best Cogniac Brandy 4th proof.
15 Casks Imperial and 50 Casks Young Hyson Tea;
Hyson, Skin, Souchong and old Hyson Tea;
A few kegs Prime Nutmegs;
100 Barrels Apple Brandy, greater part of which ill of Wight;
10 Pipes Holland Gin;
Lisbon Wine of superior quality, in Hhds. Pipes and qr. Casks.
60 Hhds. Prime Molasses;
50 Bags Coffee;
600 Weeding Hoes,

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A correspondent has politely favoured us with the following particulars of a most daring robbery...
Sunday morning, between the hours of three and four o'clock, a person lately from the province of Upper Canada...
CIRCUITOUS JUSTICE.
A countryman, handsome enough to prejudice the most rigid judge in favor of the worst cause...
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The eminent abilities of Col. Trumbull as a painter are known to the generality of our countrymen...
It was about the year 1780, or thereabouts, that he conceived the noble design of engraving his pencil to commemorate the most important events...
is, John Adams in London, E. Rutledge and others in Charleston, S. C. Barreer and others in Portsmouth...
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GLEE, BY ROBERT SOUTHEY, ESQ.
Not inserted in his works, on a golden cup with embossed figures, dedicated to the god of mirth by the Harmonic Club.
By Authority.
LAW OF THE U. STATES.
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled...
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States...
SELLING OFF CHEAP.
It is B. Myers, intending to decline the retail business, offer for sale at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of DRY GOODS.
JOHN ALCOCK.
INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond...
Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS. Superfine Cloths and Cambrics, Bernet's Velvet and Patent Caps...
JOHN ALCOCK.
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches...
TO RENT.
THAT valuable TAN-YARD, of the late Mr. Jacob Beckins, and now occupied by the subscriber...
FOR SALE.
THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Gilliat & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond...
MARSHAL'S SALES.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States...
EDUCATION.
JAMES OGILVIE, will continue during the ensuing year, in the village of Milton, Albemarle...
JUST RECEIVED.
A fresh shipment of Claret Wines, Champsagne, Moselle, by the box, Burgundy, Sauterne, Vin de Grave...
TO BE SOLD OR RENTED.
A CONVENIENT Dwelling HOUSE, on the Capitol square, adjoining the tenement of Mr. Edmund Randolph...
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE NAME OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS.
Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by C. & T. Saunders.
BROWN SUGAR.
superior quality. Bar Iron, German, Crawley's & Blistered Steel, Antigua & Jamaica Rum...
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern...
FEMALE EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber having employed a young Lady to teach reading, writing, arithmetic, English Grammar...
JAMES RIVER COMPANY.
Will be re-rented, to the highest bidder, until the 31st Dec. 1808, on the premises, on Monday the 19th instant...
JAMES RIVER COMPANY.
Proposals will be received until the 25th this month, for supplying about 50 hands with meal...
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Will positively be sold, at public auction, on Wednesday the 21st inst. if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter...
ADDITIONAL NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER has employed as an Assistant in his School, the present year, a young Gentleman (Mr. W. Nelson)...
BELL TAVERN!!
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester...
REMOVAL.
THE Subscriber has removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings...
JUST RECEIVED.
A fresh shipment of Claret Wines, Champsagne, Moselle, by the box, Burgundy, Sauterne, Vin de Grave...