The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-04-02 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) PUBLISHED BY RITCHIE & WORSLEY, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...At Five Dollars per annum...payable in advance.
NUMBER 101.]
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 2, 1805.
[VOLUME I.
CONDITIONS.
I. THE ENQUIRER will appear twice a week... II. Terms of payment FIVE DOLLARS per annum... III. ADVERTISEMENTS, from those who do not subscribe... IV. SUBSCRIBERS shall have their advertisements inserted...
Richmond Prices Current.
Table with 4 columns: Item, D., C., A. Items include TOBACCO, FLOUR, WHEAT, INDIAN CORN, WHISKEY, BACON, HEMP, BAR IRON.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday, the 10th day of April next, will be sold, at Public Auction, on a credit of four months, at the dwelling house of Thomas Gilliatt: ALL his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE...
Auction Sales.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. WILL in future sell at the store occupied by M. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual. Dec. 1, 1804.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
ON Monday the 6th day of May, THE FAIRFIELD JOCKEY CLUB CUP will be run for, free for all ages—the horses to be bona fide the property of members—distance, two mile heats. The day following, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats. On the third day, the PURSE OF THE PROPRIETOR OF THE COURSE, of two hundred dollars, three mile heats. On Thursday, a SWEEP STAKE for Colts of 3 years old, for a pipe of best Madeira Wine; distance, two mile heats. Four Colts are entered, and the subscription paid.
WEIGHTS AS FOLLOW:
Table with 2 columns: Age, Weight. Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Weights range from 133 lbs to 90 lbs.
TO RENT,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, A TENEMENT on Shockoe Hill, adjoining the house now occupied by Mr. John McCreedy, lately possessed by the Subscriber. There is on it a convenient Wooden House with two rooms, a closet and a passage, on the first floor. Two rooms and a closet above, a kitchen and three cellars below with a Smoke House and Garden. WM. LONG. January 17th 1805.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscribers, at their PAINT & OIL MANUFACTORY, Water-Street, Norfolk: WHITE LEAD, Yellow Ochre, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Black & Lead Colour for painting roofs, Blue and Green in pots of 1, 2 & 5 lbs. each, Vermilion, Prussian Blue, Patent Yellow, Red Lead, Litharge, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Ivory Black.
NOTICE.
THAT Mr. Anthony Dibrell of Buckingham county, is hereby fully authorized to make sale of one TRACT OF LAND, in Patrick, containing 6000 acres, lying on Dan river—three ditto in Grayson county, lying on the waters of Little Reed Island creek—two of a thousand acres each, and one of 500 acres: the said Dibrell will attend at next April Grayson court for the sale of the said lands and on behalf of NATTHI ANDERSON. Albemarle county, March 19, 1805.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
The Shareholders are hereby notified, that the fourth installment will become due on Saturday the 6th of April; and will be received at the Bank and at the offices of Discount and Deposit at Norfolk, Petersburg and Fredericksburg. Certificates of Stock will after that day be issued on application at the Bank. March 6, 1805.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, FIVE TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate of Thomas Anderson, dec. viz:—One in Campbell county, of 400 acres, lying on both sides of the main road, on the branches of Beaver Creek; this tract to be sold at next April Campbell court, being the 8th day of the month.
One in Botetourt county off 60 acres, lying on Catawba creek; this tract to be sold at next April Botetourt court, being the 11th day of the month; these two tracts to be attended by Mr. Anthony Dibrell, who is hereby fully authorized to act for the executors of the said Thomas Anderson. One of 400 acres, one of 147 acres, and one of 50 acres, lying in Buckingham county, the two former on the waters of Rock Island creek, and the latter one on Irving's ferry road. These three last tracts to be sold at next May Buckingham court, being the 13th day of the month. Bond with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date, but if punctually paid the interest shall be remitted.
NATTHI ANDERSON, & ROBERT RIVES. Executors of Thos. Anderson, dec. Albemarle county, March 19, 1805.
CHOICE LANDS—FOR SALE.
A DIVISION of the famous Saura Town Lands having taken place between the heirs of James Park Farley, Esq. dec'd. and Col. John S. Farley and his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Morton, the subscribers, Robert Taylor of Norfolk, and Charles Duncan at Roslin, near Petersburg, are fully empowered by the said Col. Farley and Mrs. Morton, to dispose of their proportion, containing 12,832 acres, which are surveyed and laid off in eight lots, containing from 500 to 2800 acres, agreeable to plots in the possession of the said Duncan. The four largest lots are of excellent quality, each containing a considerable proportion of the richest low grounds, which produce tobacco of the very first quality, as has been experienced by one of the subscribers, who flipped it for a number of years.
Those lands lie on Dan and Smith's rivers, in Rockingham county, on the borders of North Carolina, about 170 miles from Petersburg and Richmond. As there are seldom such lands for sale, they must be an object to those who want to purchase such as will produce fine tobacco, hemp and small grain. One third of the price must be paid in ready money, one third in twelve months, and the other third in two years, the purchaser giving bond with unexceptionable security bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those who wish to purchase will be shown the lands by Doctor John C. Cox, living at Leekville, near Rockingham Court-House, and the terms made known by
ROBERT TAYLOR, or CHARLES DUNCAN. Petersburg Nov. 24.
A TRACT OF LAND.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, on which he at present resides, situated in the county of Westmoreland, and bounded by the rivers Potomac and Rappahannock. This tract contains about seven hundred acres of strong loam ground, one half of which is thickly covered with very valuable pine and oak timber, and the soil well suited to the culture of corn and small grain; the situation a very healthy and handsome one, commanding an extensive view up, and a beautiful view down the Potomac. The waters to which this land is immediately attached afford an abundance and with great convenience the fresh water and wild fowl in their season; and fish in great variety and of the finest kind throughout the year. The purchaser may have the flock of cattle, sheep and hogs, together with the implements of husbandry on the plantation. One half the amount of purchase must be paid at the time of taking possession, which may be had with the cist of the present year with unimpeachable title; for the remainder, twelve months credit will be given on payment being satisfactory secured.
ALEXANDER PARKER. Westmoreland, March 10. (epfw.)
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, on Saturday the 20th day of April next, at the Rawleigh Tavern, in the city of Williamsburg; THAT valuable Plantation called YARMOUTH, lying in James City county, on Chickahominy River, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two story brick house, with two rooms and a passage above and below; porticoes on each side; a large and capacious barn, and three other out-houses. The whole tract, including an island, in view of the house, high and low land with marshes, contains about 2700 acres; scarcely one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the house, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks, with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive, and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fifth and wild fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit, selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms of sale are one third cash and one, two and three equal annual payments, for the balance. PEYTON RANDOLPH, jr. For ELIZA INNES. Feb. 19. (eptds)
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND,
MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot. B—round the Calf. C—the pitch of ditto. D—round the heel and instep. E—round the instep. G—across the ball of the foot. F—the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. eptf
STRAYED from the subscriber, on the 14th day
of February last, about six miles from the Coal Pits, in Chesterfield county, TWO MARES, one a black about 9 feet 9 or 10 inches high, 12 or 13 years old, paces naturally, somewhat rubbed with the gear, and had all round. The other a yellow bay, about 4 feet 10 inches high, 7 years old, a small star in her forehead and a hump on the nose, one hind foot white, and had all round. Any person that will deliver the said horses to me in Charlotte county, near Bibb's ferry, or lodge information with the printer hereof, shall be handsomely rewarded. HILLERY MOSELEY. March 23. eptf
WILL BE SOLD,
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the 12th day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two lots of ground, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, near the center of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story BRICK BUILDING, eighty feet in length, with four tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with five places in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars, &c. with five places in each. This house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty eight feet square, with two good cellars, with five places in each for cooking, in the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places. Also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with five places in each, convenient for a store or small family, likewise a small wooden building with a cellar, built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop; also two stables and a carriage house. The buildings except the kitchen, stable and carriage house, are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid. The lots front the main street, and are bounded by Cary's street, and the street leading to Shockoe warehouse, on the two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale, will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue, bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the above said property is immediately adjacent to the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed; and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other in this city.
WILLIAM AUSTIN. February 8. eptf
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the 12th day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two lots of ground, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, near the center of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story BRICK BUILDING, eighty feet in length, with four tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with five places in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars, &c. with five places in each. This house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty eight feet square, with two good cellars, with five places in each for cooking, in the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places. Also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with five places in each, convenient for a store or small family, likewise a small wooden building with a cellar, built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop; also two stables and a carriage house. The buildings except the kitchen, stable and carriage house, are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid. The lots front the main street, and are bounded by Cary's street, and the street leading to Shockoe warehouse, on the two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale, will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue, bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property, to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the above said property is immediately adjacent to the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed; and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other in this city.
WILLIAM AUSTIN. February 8. eptf
TO BE SOLD—FOR READY MONEY,
IN pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekial Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 7000 dollars, 40 cents, with the expenses of sale, A NUMBER OF SLAVES and so much of that valuable Estate in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON WORKS, as shall appear sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the said expenses; the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves aforesaid, being on the land. The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of April next. The slaves are represented to be very valuable. The land is so well known, as to render a description unnecessary. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. March 1, 180
LAND FOR SALE.
A TRACT of about 850 acres, lying on James River, adjoining the town of Lynchburg; one hundred and forty of which is low ground, and said to be of the first quality; a considerable proportion of the high ground lies well, and well adapted to the culture of tobacco and grain. It has an excellent road and rock fishery on it; a small apple orchard, a good dwelling house and convenient out-houses; a mill built, supposed to be superior to any in that part of the country—the mill house would fit within thirty-six poles of the river, on navigable water. Likely negroes would be received in part pay, and a generous price allowed for one or two blacksmiths that are under 36 years of age, and good workmen. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber on the premises, or Mr. William Brown, merchant, in Lynchburg. LEWELLEN JONES. (eptf) March 1.
IRISH Linens and Sheetings; Superfine Cloths and Callicoes;
India, Italian and French Silks; Do. Mull Mull Muslins; Do. do. do. Hdkfs. Fancy Muslins, Veils and Shawls; Calocade Muslins; Cambric Dimities & Callicoes; Laced Caps and Veils; Do. Hdkfs and Shawls; Do. Gloves and Mitts; Wasp Leather and Kid Gloves. For Sale by BARTLETT STILL. January 18. eptf
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and
PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality. FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON. near the Market. Dec. 4. [eptf.]
FOR RENT:
THE Large White HOUSE at Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to GALLEGO, RICHARD & CO. January 11. (tf)
TO PRINTERS.
HENRY OURAM—PRESS-MAKER, South-east corner of Prime and Sixth-Streets: RESPECTFULLY informs the trade, that he undertakes to supply Printing-Offices with every thing in his line, having a complete Printer's Toiser, constantly employed in making the wood part of Presses, Furniture, Rules, &c. &c. Chases of all sizes, Compacting Sticks, Brads & Wood Galleys, &c. &c. constantly on hand, or made to order with dispatch and neatness. Orders from any part of the Continent attended to. Philad. Jan. 5. eptm.
SHALL in future be regular in my attendance
upon the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, the Circuit Federal Court, and the Supreme Court of Appeals; and shall be particularly attentive to any business committed to my care, in either of these courts, as an Attorney at Law. As I purpose declining my practice in the counties of Cumberland, Prince Edward and Charlotte, any business which I may have in them unfinished, in my absence, will be attended to in the two latter by Edward Booker, Esq. and in the former by Samuel Taylor, Esq. Letters addressed to me, by mail, to the Farmville Post-Office, Prince Edward, will be conveniently received and attended to. March 23. CREED TAYLOR.
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE CHASE.
TUESDAY, February 12, 1805.
COL. JOHN TAYLOR—Sworn.
Mr. Randolph. The witness will please to state the circumstances that passed in the rejection of his testimony and other circumstances which have any relation to the conduct of Judge Chase on the trial of Callender. Mr. Taylor. I was summoned as a witness on that trial on the part of Callender. I attended and was sworn. On being sworn, Judge Chase enquired what it was intended to prove by my testimony? I do not recollect the expression of Judge Chase; nor do I recollect precisely the answer made to this enquiry; but Judge Chase desired the counsel for the accused to reduce their questions to writing. They did so.
[Col. Taylor's testimony was here so distinctly heard, that we could not recollect his words.]
I had come into court very near the hour when the court met, nor had I previously given any intimation of the testimony I could give either to Callender or his counsel. I should have added that after I think the judge had declared the witness could not be examined, he applied to the district judge for his opinion; who replied in so low a voice, that I could not tell what he said. But this was after he had given his own opinion that my testimony could not be received.
Mr. Randolph. You state that neither the accused nor his counsel knew the extent to which your testimony would go. Would your testimony, according to your belief, have had a material bearing on the charges against Callender?
Mr. Martin. Objecting to this question, Mr. Randolph said he would withdraw it.
Mr. Randolph. Did you observe any thing unusual in conducting the trial?
Mr. Taylor. One or more motions were made by the counsel for Callender, who was interrupted by Judge Chase repeatedly. The words in which these interruptions were couched, I cannot recollect, though I formed an opinion of the style and manner of them; the effect of which was to produce laughter in the audience at the expense of the counsel. If I am required to declare the character in which I conceived them to be made, I am ready to do so.
There was here a short pause, when Judge Chase rose and said he had no objection to the opinion of the witness being delivered.
Mr. Taylor. I thought the interruptions were in a very high degree imperative, satirical and witty.
Mr. Randolph. Did there appear to you anything unusual in the manner of the counsel for the accused towards the court?
Mr. Taylor. I neither discovered the least degree of provocation given by the counsel, nor perceived any anger expressed by the court, Judge Griffin was silent, nor were Judge Chase's interruptions accompanied by the indication of any anger as far as I could perceive.
To an interrogatory made, Mr. Taylor said the interruptions of the court were extremely well calculated to abash and disconcert counsel.
Mr. Randolph. Do you recollect any thing in relation to the objection taken by John Basset to serving as a juror?
Mr. Taylor. I by no means recollect the circumstances with precision, but the impression on my mind is strong, that Basset said that he had entertained some prepossession against the book called The Prospect Before Us, or against Callender, and that the Judge enquired whether he had any prepossession in regard to the charges in the indictment. He said no; and it was also said by him or by some other person brought forward as a juror, that he had not read the indictment.—Judge Chase ordered him to be sworn.
Mr. Randolph. You were, I believe, a long time a practitioner of the law in the courts of Virginia?
Mr. Taylor. For a few years—about seven I practiced the law.
Mr. Randolph. I will ask you if you have ever known a capias issued against a person indicted for an offence not capital, or a person, presented for such an offence, tried at the same time the presentment was made?
Mr. Taylor. I must answer in the negative, but it is proper to remark that, as I never turned my attention to the practice of the criminal law, no great reliance ought on this point to be placed on my answer.
Mr. Randolph. Has it ever been the practice in the courts of Virginia for counsel to be compelled to reduce to writing, questions which they wish to propound, and submit them previously to the court?
Mr. Taylor. I have never seen such a practice in a case like that of Callender.
Mr. Randolph. Do you remember a question put by Mr. Chase to the counsel on the part of the United States with regard to permitting your testimony to be received?
Mr. Taylor. After the decision of the court, I do recollect Mr. Chase did express some such idea as that intimated in the question. The attorney for the district instantly expressed his dissent to what I conceived to have been in a very feeble manner recommended by the Judge.
Mr. Randolph. This intimation was after the positive rejection by the court?
Mr. Taylor. I think so, although I will not be positive, as I made no memorandums of what occurred.
Mr. Randolph. Was you present when a motion for a continuance was made, and do you recollect the grounds of it?
Mr. Taylor. I only recollect that it was founded on the affidavit of Callender; I have no recollection of the arguments used.
Mr. Nicholson. Do you recollect the grounds of the court for rejecting your testimony?
Mr. Taylor. I think on the ground that though it were admitted, it would not acquit the accused.
Mr. Randolph. Was any observation made personally to you after the testimony was rejected?
Mr. Taylor. None, sir.
Mr. Harper. You have said, you considered the interruptions of the court as highly calculated to abash the counsel; did you mean thereby to give your opinion that they were so intended, or that such was their tendency?
Mr. Taylor. I thought they were so intended, and they had their full effect. They were followed by a great deal of mirth in the audience. The audience laughed, but the counsel never laughed at all.
PHILIP N. NICHOLAS—Sworn.
In the year 1800, in the month of May, in the circuit court of the United States at Richmond. Of this court Mr. Chase and Mr. Griffin were the Judges. I believe Mr. Chase sat alone for some time, for how long I do not recollect. Mr. Griffin did not, I believe, take his seat until the motion to continue the cause was renewed. On the first day of the court Judge Chase delivered a charge to the grand jury, and called their attention in a particular manner to infractions of the sedition law. The grand jury returned with a presentment against James Thompson Callender for a libel against the President by the publication of a work entitled "The Prospect Before Us." On this presentment the attorney for the district filed an indictment, which the grand jury found a true bill.
Process was immediately issued on the indictment. My impression at the time and until very lately was that the process issued was a bench warrant. I have lately heard that it was a capias. For several days it was believed that Callender who resided at Peterburgh, could not be found, but the marshal at length arrested him and brought him into court. Mr. Hay and myself undertook his defence. My motive was that I believed the sedition law unconstitutional, and of course oppressive to any person prosecuted under it.
Mr. Hay and myself had an interview with Callender, in order to ascertain the grounds on which he expected to make his defence. Callender informed us that his witnesses were considerably dispersed, and that there were many documents which it would be necessary for him to obtain before he could be prepared for his trial. An affidavit was drawn, stating the absence of Callender's witnesses, the want of the documents, and that the counsel could not be prepared during that term. On this affidavit was founded the motion to continue the cause. This motion was urged with great earnestness and zeal, as we were convinced that justice could not be done, if the case was tried during that term. The arguments principally urged by us were, that the defendant had a constitutional right to compulsory process for his witnesses, and to counsel, but that these privileges would be nugatory, if the court would not allow time to summon the witnesses, & for counsel to prepare for the defence.
When the motion was first made, Mr. Chase sat alone; he did not absolutely reject the motion for a continuance, but he intimated in pretty strong terms his opinion that the affidavit did not afford a sufficient ground to continue the cause. Mr. Chase observed that the evidence of Mr. Giles, as stated in the affidavit, was of a serious nature, and that he would let the cause lay over till Monday, and in the mean time we might summon such of our witnesses as were accessible to us. On Monday Mr. Giles did not attend. Mr. Hay stated to the counsel that the badness of the weather during the preceding day had probably prevented Mr. Giles attendance, and asked that the cause might lie over a few hours. The Judge said we might either let it lie a few hours, or until next day at our option; the latter was preferred. On Tuesday the motion was renewed to continue the cause. Amongst other arguments used in support of this motion, Mr. Hay observed that by the laws of Virginia a person indicted for a misdemeanor was never tried at the term at which the indictment was found; but that a summons issued against him returnable to the next term.
Mr. Hay further stated, that as the sedition law gave the party accused the right to give the truth of the matter charged as a libelous evidence, it resulted that the law meant only to include the case of facts falsely recited, and not the case of abuse or erroneous opinions; because they are not susceptible of proof, and their verity or falsehood would depend on the particular course of thinking of those who were to judge in the case. Mr. Hay said he wished time to deliberate maturely on this view of the sedition law, and said that if his construction was correct, the jury in assessing the fine ought not to regard such parts of the indictment as related to mere matters of opinion. Here Judge Chase interrupted Mr. Hay, and told him he was mistaken in supposing the jury were to assess the fine; this may be the case, said he, by your local state laws, but as applied to the courts of the United States, it is a wild notion. Mr. Chase said the cause must come on, that the transfer had not stated in his affidavit that he could prove all the charges in the indictment to be true, that it was necessary for him to prove the truth of all to obtain his acquittal, and that as the absent witnesses were to give evidence as to part of the charges only, their absence afforded no good reason for a continuance. The motion to continue the cause was over-ruled, and Judge Chase directed the jury to be called. When the jury came to the book, I stated to the court that I believed there was ground of challenge to the panel, in consequence of one of the jurors who were returned having expressed opinions very hostile to the transfer. Mr. Chase, after looking into an authority which I quoted, and also into Coke Littleton, said the law was clear, that our objection did not apply to the panel, but to the individual juror; be further said we must proceed regularly, that we might either introduce testimony to prove that a particular juror had expressed an opinion on the case, or we might examine the jurors as they came to the book. We preferred the latter mode and Mr. Hay asked if he might ask a question of the first juror who was sworn. Mr. Chase said that Mr. Hay must submit the question to his previous inspection, and that if he thought it a proper question it might be asked. Mr. Hay stated that the question, which he wished to ask, was, have you ever formed an opinion on the work, entitled "The Prospect Before Us," from which the charges in the indictment were extracted. Judge Chase said that the counsel should not ask that question, that the only proper question was, have you ever formed and delivered an opinion on the charges in the indictment. I say (continued the Judge) formed and delivered; for it is not only necessary that he should have formed, but also delivered an opinion to exclude the jurors. The Judge pronounced the last mentioned question to the first juror, and he replied that he had never seen the indictment, or heard it read. The judge said he was a good juror, and desired he might be sworn. Mr. Hay requested, that the indictment might be read to the juror, that he might thereby be enabled to say whether he had formed and delivered an opinion on the indictment. The judge replied, that he had already

delged the counsel as much as he could and they ought to be satisfied; he refused to let the indictment be read to the juror. The clerk then called the jury and swore them, till he came to John Basset, who in reply to the previous question, said that he had never seen the indictment, or heard it read. But Mr. Basset seemed to have considerable scruple at serving, and said he had formed and delivered an opinion, that the book called the Prospect before us, came within the sedition law. Judge Chase, however, said he was a good juror, and he was sworn and served as such. The witnesses on the part of the prosecution were called and sworn, and amongst others Mr. Rind was examined to prove the publication of the Prospect before us. Mr. Hay observed that no witness, who was any way concerned in the printing of the Prospect, was bound to criminate himself. Mr. Chase admitted this to be correct, but declared that the witnesses might be called to testify to any evidence given in the case then before the court. Under these circumstances Mr. Rind proved that he had printed part of the Prospect for Callender, and took out of his pocket some of the original sheets from which he had printed parts of the work. Judge Chase himself compared these sheets with the work as published, and they were found to correspond. After the testimony on the part of the prosecution was finished, Col. Taylor of Caroline, was called on the part of the traverser, and after he was sworn, Judge Chase, asked with apparent haste & earnestness of manner, what we expected to prove by that witness. We said we expected to prove that Mr. Adams had avowed in the presence of the witness sentiments favorable to monarchy or aristocracy, and that he had voted in the Senate against the sequestration of British debts, and the suspension of commercial intercourse with Great Britain. Judge Chase then said that we must reduce the questions to writing. This I objected to, and stated that it was a thing very unusual in our courts, that it had not been required by the court of the district attorney, when he examined witnesses against Callender, that it involved a dangerous principle, and was calculated to subject every question of fact to the control of the court, besides I added that I did not know the extent to which Col. Taylor's evidence would go, that I wished him to state all he knew, and that very probably the examination would point out new questions proper to be asked. I then stated that if the court insisted on the questions being reduced to writing, I would comply with their direction, but that I hoped it would not be considered as precluding us from asking any additional questions. The questions were then reduced to writing, and are as follows, viz: 1. Did you ever hear Mr. Adams express any sentiments favorable to monarchy or aristocracy, and what were they? 2. Did you ever hear Mr. Adams, whilst Vice-President, express his disapprobation of the funding system? 3. Do you know whether Mr. Adams did not in the year 1794 vote against the sequestration of British debts, and the suspension of intercourse with Great Britain? Judge Chase, after examining the questions, declared Col. Taylor's evidence inadmissible. No evidence can be received, said the Judge, which does not go to justify the whole charge; the charge is, that the President is a professed aristocrat, and has proved faithful and serviceable to the British interest. Now, you must prove both these points, or you prove nothing, and as your evidence relates to one only, it cannot be received—you must prove all, or none. These, I believe, were the precise words of the Judge. I think it right here to state that after Mr. Chase had declared Col. Taylor's evidence inadmissible, he said to the district attorney, that although the questions were improper, he would not consent. The evidence of Col. Taylor being excluded, the attorney for the United States addressed the jury, and commented at considerable length on the indictment. After that, Mr. Wirt addressed the jury for the defendant.—He premised that the counsel for the traverser were placed in a very embarrassed situation; that the prisoner under the same term was presented, indicted, arrested, arraigned, tried; and that this precipitation precluded the possibility of obtaining witnesses or making the necessary preparations for arguing a cause of so much magnitude. Here Judge Chase interrupted Mr. Wirt, and told him, that he would not suffer any thing to be said which reflected on the court. Mr. Wirt said he did not mean to reflect on the court, his object was only to apologize to the jury for the lameness of the defence. Mr. Chase replied that this apology contained the very reflection he disclaimed, and desired him to go on with the cause. Mr. Wirt then said, that an act of Assembly had adopted the common law of England, as a part of the laws of Virginia, that an act of Congress had directed the United States courts sitting in Virginia to conform to the laws of the state in which such court might happen to sit, that by the common law the jury had a right to decide on the law as well as the fact; he then said, that if the jury upon enquiry should find the sedition law unconstitutional, they would not consider it as law, and if they did, they would violate their oaths. Here Mr. Chase said to Mr. Wirt, sit down Mr. Wirt endeavoured to explain, and said I am going on, sir, to—No sir, said Mr. Chase, you are not going on, I am going on. Judge Chase then read from a paper, which he held in his hand, an instruction to the counsel that they should not address the jury on the constitutionality of the act of Congress, but that arguments might be addressed to the court to prove the right of the jury to consider the constitutionality. Mr. Wirt then addressed the court. He said he had not considered the case elaborately, that it appeared to him so clearly that the jury had the right contended for, that he did not imagine it required any great research to prove it. He then proceeded to state that it was certainly the right of the jury to consider of and determine both law and fact. Mr. Chase here remarked that Mr. Wirt need not give himself trouble on that point; we all know, said he, that the jury have a right to decide the law. Mr. Wirt then said he supposed it equally clear that the constitution is the law. Yes, sir, said Mr. Chase, the supreme law. If then, said Mr. Wirt, the jury have a right to decide on the law, and if the constitution is law, it follows syllogistically that they have a right to decide on the constitutionality of the law in question. A non sequitur, sir, said Judge Chase. Here Mr. Wirt sat down. I followed Mr. Wirt, and spoke concisely to prove the right of the jury to decide on the constitutionality of the sedition act. I believe I was not interrupted. Mr. Hay followed on the same side, and in the course of the discussion laid down the position, that the jury had a right to decide on the law as well as the fact. Mr. Chase interrupted him, to ask whether he meant to extend his position to civil as well as criminal cases; for if you do, sir, said the Judge, you are wrong; it is not
law. Mr. Hay said, he believed the position to be universally true, but it was sufficient for his purpose if it was true in criminal cases. Mr. Hay proceeded a very little way further, before he was again interrupted by Judge Chase. Mr. Hay, who had been during the cause frequently interrupted, then folded up his papers, and appeared to be retiring from the bar. Mr. Chase addressing him, said, go on. No sir, said Mr. Hay, I will not go on. What, sir, said Mr. Chase, will not you proceed with your cause. No, sir, said Mr. Hay: my mind is made up, and I will not proceed. The Judge told Mr. Hay he need not be captious. Mr. Hay replied, he was not captious. The Judge said, go on, sir; proceed, and you shall not again be interrupted, you may say what you please. Mr.> Mr. Hay, Mr. Wirt, and myself, left the bar at the same moment, and I cannot state what happened after with any degree of certainty; Callender was however convicted by the jury. Mr. Randolph. When you observed to the court, at the time you were directed to reduce your questions to writing, that the attorney for the United States had not been required to do the same, was there any reply made by Judge Chase? Mr. Nicholas—It was, I believe, stated by Judge Chase that the attorney for the United States had at the opening stated what he expected to prove by his witnesses. Mr. Randolph—Did you hear any offer made by the court to postpone the trial of Callender for a month? Mr. Nicholas—No sir, I did not hear such an offer, and I never heard it suggested until within a week or two, that such an offer was alleged to have been made. If such an offer had been made, I am sure we should have accepted it, as I know very well that a postponement would have been the most acceptable thing to us, except a continuance until the next term. Mr. Randolph. Did the opinion of the court appear to be given after consulting with the district judge? Mr. Nicholas. I never saw Judge Chase consult Judge Griffin but once, and that was after he had declared Col. Taylor's evidence inadmissible; he turned to Judge Griffin, and asked whether his brother Judge agreed with him, to which Judge Griffin assented. Mr. Randolph. Did Judge Chase make use of any rude, unusual, and contemptuous expressions to the counsel, and what were they? Mr. Nicholas. I recollect when he overruled Col. Taylor's evidence, he said, my country has made me a Judge, and it is my duty to pronounce the law, the evidence of the witness is inadmissible, the counsel for the traverser know it to be so, but they wish to deceive and mislead the populace. I take the responsibility of this decision on myself, and say the evidence cannot be received. At another time, Mr. Chase told the counsel, that they had all along mistaken this business, and kept pressing their mistakes on the court; and said repeatedly that what we urged as law, we knew not to be law. Many remarks of a similar nature were made, and in many instances the Judge seemed to endeavor to throw ridicule on the counsel. When Mr. Hay was endeavoring to prove that the declaration in the indictment, that the libel was of the tenor and effect following, held the prosecutor to a strict and literal recital, Mr. Chase said that it was not law, the counsel have contended, said he, that the recital ought to have been verbatim et litteratim ; I wonder, continued he, that they had not contended punctuatum also. In another instance, when Mr. Hay was adducing authorities to show that the title of the book ought to have been stated in the indictment, Mr. Chase observed he knew there were cases in which the title was recited. I remember one, continued he, in the case called the Nun in her Smock; but though it was recited in that case, it was not necessary, nor is it so in any case. It is difficult in language to convey an adequate idea of Mr. Chase's manner; but in these and similar instances, from the sarcastic way in which he expressed himself, it was evidently his intention to throw ridicule on the counsel. Mr. Randolph. You say that on the rejection of Col. Taylor's evidence, Judge Griffin was consulted by Judge Chase; was he consulted before, or after the opinion of the court was pronounced? Mr. Nicholas. It was after— Mr. Randolph. In speaking of the district attorney, who, he said, had in opening the case stated the purpose for which he meant to introduce the witnesses, do you recollect that he said we are not bound to do this, and by the word we identifying himself with the public prosecutor? Mr. Nicholas. I recollect that Judge Chase in the course of the trial used the term we in the manner alluded to; but I do not recollect with certainty in what part of the trial it was. Mr. Randolph. Were you attorney general of the state of Virginia at that time? Mr. Nicholas. I was, Sir. Mr. Randolph. Did Judge Chase apply the epithet young men or young gentlemen, to you and the other counsel for the traverser? Mr. Nicholas. I do not perfectly recollect whether he said young men or young gentlemen. I believe the latter, and as applied to me, it was true, for I was then a very young man. Mr. Randolph. Is it the practice in Virginia to issue a capias to take the body of the party on presentments for misdemeanors at the term when the presentment is made or the indictment found? Mr. Nicholas. By our act of assembly the proceedings on an indictment or information for a misdemeanor, is by summons returnable to the next term, and if the summons is returned executed, and the party does not appear, a capias is awarded returnable to the succeeding term. If the party comes in and pleads, his plea is received, and the cause stands over to the next term. Mr. Randolph. Did you ever know the party in such case ruled to trial the same term the presentment was made. Mr. Nicholas. Never. Mr. Randolph. Did the counsel for the Traverser refer to the act of assembly, by which a summons is declared to be the proper process? Mr. Nicholas. Mr. Hay mentioned it in his argument for a continuance; he said that as the laws of Virginia pointed out a summons, as the proper process, and there was no act of Congress directing a different procedure, he thought the United States court should allow the same time which the state laws did. Mr. Harper. When you say that Mr. Hay referred to the law in question, do you mean he cited the particular act of assembly? Mr. Nicholas. No Sir, he referred generally to the Virginia laws and said such was the process pointed out by them. Mr. Harper. You said that the term we was used by Mr. Chase; how did you understand him to apply the expression. Mr. Nicholas. I thought, he identified himself with the prosecution. Mr. Harper. In what part of the trial did this take place? Mr. Nicholas. I do not particularly recollect, but I am sure he used the term we in the sense stated. Mr. Harper. Is it unusual to give testimony by a person concerned in the commission of the
offence for which another is indicted, and do you not as attorney general of Virginia consider it your duty to promise a witness in such case, that he shall not be prosecuted for any thing he may then testify? Mr. Nicholas. No case has occurred since I have been in office in which such promise was made. Mr. Harper. Are you correct Sir—Do you particularly remember whether you was attorney general of Virginia at the time of the trial? Mr. Nicholas. Certainly was—I had been a short time before the trial appointed by the executive, subject to the approbation, or rejection of the next legislature. Mr. Nicholas. You say the counsel were frequently interrupted, pray how frequently? Mr. Nicholas. The counsel were frequently interrupted during the trial; and as a general character of the trial, I can say that, on most of the points which were made, not many sentences were uttered by the counsel at a time without interruption. The President. Were you present when the process was ruled against Callender? Mr. Nicholas. I believe process was awarded whilst the court was sitting, but my impression at the time was that it was a bench warrant. The President. Was any thing said in court against its being issued? Mr. Nicholas. There was not. The President. By whom was the process made out? Mr. Nicholas. I do not positively know. I suppose it was made out by the clerk, but whether by the particular direction of the court, or under an idea that it was of course I do not know. (To be continued.) Foreign Intelligence. From Late London Papers. LONDON, Jan. 11. Extracts of a letter from Malta, dated Nov. 11. "We are in daily expectation of some expedition being undertaken, as transports have been preparing here for some time; but whether these are to receive troops from our own garrison, or as on preparatory to a general armament in this quarter, is not generally known. The regiments of this place are some of the finest in the service, and seasoned to the climate, which in the event of active operations, would be an important consideration." "The contagion of Spain has happily not reached us, though we are in danger of its approach from more channels than one, as our opposite neighbours of the Barbary shore, persisting still in their religious superstitions, admit no precautions. Our accounts from Egypt represent that unhappy country as the victim of civil discord: revolution succeeds revolution; while the want of system or energy in the Turkish government seems to leave it without any visible means of control. Amidst all the succession and changes, however, of factions, it is flattering to us as Englishmen, to be informed of the respect still paid there, to the British character. We speak of it here with self-approving satisfaction. The natives themselves compliment us upon it, and draw the happiest auguries from it for their own island. The Englishman is still revered with gratitude in Egypt, and whether Mameluke, Turk, or even Albanian, is the superior of the day, every right and privilege established for the Christian inhabitants by Gen. Stuart, on the withdrawing of the army, is invariably observed; even those Franks who are subjects to the Porte, still claim their right of exemption from all injurious distinctions, under the faith of that General's proclamation before his departure." "Mr. Ruffel, the British resident, has conducted himself with much address, and in any circumstance of riot or disorder, many of which are daily occurring, from the licentiousness of the Arnauts, his house is considered by all parties as the sanctuary. Mr. Lefevs, the French Agent, is descending to the lowest intrigues, to foment the dissensions of the country, in the view of attaching some party to himself, to recompense him for the mortifications which he experiences from the contempt manifested to his nation from every description of inhabitants; his proceedings, however, have been both detected and exposed by Mr. Ruffel. Elfi Bey acts a kind of neutral part at the head of a separate corps in Upper Egypt. This man (wily in the extreme) has more abilities than falls to the lot of his brethren; he has learnt from experience who are his safest friends. It is thus that he is no Frenchman, although his intemperate behaviour during his residence here excited many suspicions to his disadvantage. He is now in high favour with the Porte, who, we understand, are at present perfectly reconciled to his late mission to England, which has been fully explained by our Court. Hurshid Pacha, the Viceroy, remains as he pledged himself to become, when he took leave of General Stuart, the warm and grateful patron of the English." "Mean time, between the troubles of Egypt and those of Syria, where a new viper has sprung up from the ashes of Djezzar, the authority of the Porte seems tottering on the verge of dissolution." SPEECH OF MR. FOX. The following Speech of Mr. Fox was delivered in the British Parliament on the 15th January, on the address in reply to his majesty's Speech. Mr. Fox said, he should feel it necessary to trouble the house but with a very few words. He did not mean to object to the address, nor had he risen for the purpose of urging any opposition to those parts of it with which he was not altogether satisfied. He wished barely to make a few observations with respect to two omissions in his majesty's speech, as well as to another omission in the address: in the unformed state in which the house was, respecting the circumstances to which the omissions related, they could not judge of the grounds on which the propriety of making them rested; nor could this be made evident without still further explanation than was contained either in the speech or the address. As to the omission in the address, he should first observe, that the house was made to pledge itself, on a question which no further information was for the present called for, to approve "his majesty's determination, not to give any further explanation with respect to it, 'till he shall have consulted with certain courts, with which he maintained a confidential intercourse and connection.'" It had not appeared to him in the first view, why any explanation on the subject was necessary. When his majesty declared that he was ready to enter into negotiations, and accede to such conditions for the restoration of peace, as were consistent with the honour, security, and welfare of his empire, that was all he was bound to express, or the house could with propriety require. But when his majesty in stating his readiness also declared, he would not give any further information unless he had consulted other powers, not stated to be in alliance but on terms of confidential intercourse and connection with him, he was not prepared to agree in approving of this determination, until he should know what was the nature of this confidential connection. It was impossible that the reasons might be good for this determination. It was impossible that, when he should be acquainted with those reasons he should consider them as strong as those who had advised his majesty to declare it. But he would not advise the House of Commons to sanction by its approbation such a determination, whilst its totality in the dark respecting the reasons upon which it was founded. As to the omissions in the speech, there was one which excited in him much surprise. When he had heard the name of the hon. gentleman who was to move the address, when he called to mind all the circumstances under which the Catholic question had been left three or four years since, he had expected that some recommendation on the subject would have been contained in the speech. He had expected that the first advice to his majesty, at least from some of his present ministers, would be to recommend to his parliament this measure, so essential to give full effect to the union of the empire. Without the adoption of this measure, the measure of the union must fail to produce any of its boasted benefits. He had therefore entertained a sanguine expectation, that the measure would now be brought forward; and that expectation had been considerably increased when he heard the name of the hon. mover of the address. He was disappointed, however, in finding that there was not a single expression in the speech to show that it was the intention of ministers to take up the consideration of the subject. And if the subject should not be taken into consideration, no honest man could be of opinion that the situation of the empire would be prosperous, or its tranquillity stable. He thought it extraordinary that the hon. mover had not even adverted to it. As to what the hon. mover had said of all that had been done for the defence of Ireland, he was ready to agree that its military and naval defence should be placed on the most respectable footing; but the best defence of any country would be the complete union of the people who compose its inhabitants. With respect to the other omission, which was perhaps of more importance, he thought it right to say, that, on all former occasions, when great measures had been enacted by parliament, for the welfare and security of the country, it had been usual for his majesty in his speech, at the opening of the session, to pay some compliment to their efforts, by stating the success that had attended their measures. Though he was one of those that were of opinion that his compliment was sometimes not deserved, yet when he recollected the many nights he had sat up in the discussion of the measure of the last session, for raising an additional force; when he called to mind that that was the first measure of a new administration, as some considered it to be, but which others as frequently denied it to be; when he reflected that this measure was the only difference between that administration and one that had been, perhaps justly, stigmatized for its imbecility, and that it did not profess to be a measure for the improvement of discipline, but for the creation of a great disposable force, he had reason to think that some account of the success that had attended it would have been communicated in the speech from the throne. From all he had been able to observe, the measure had not only failed in the common acceptance, viz. of the sanguine expectations entertained from it, but altogether; for it had not, according to all that he could discover, answered any one end proposed to be accomplished by it. From this failure, one or two consequences would necessarily follow, either that we no longer want that great disposable force which had been on all hands allowed necessary to the public security, or that some other mode of procuring it would be necessary.—Which of the two was the case he knew not, but he could not avoid expressing his surprise that no notice had been taken of the subject in his majesty's speech. He hoped however, that this matter would be satisfactorily explained; and he was confident it ought when he called to mind all he had himself said when the measure was first under discussion; when he recollected the suggestions that had been thrown out on the subject, by members who had not the honor to be in the highest favor with the house—when he reflected that it had then been represented as a measure that ought not to originate with any single individual, but to be the result of the collected wisdom of the house; when he reflected that the representations of those who supported the proposition for taking the sense of the house, had nearly convinced it of the propriety of that course of proceeding, and that their arguments had all the effect of conviction, he thought that as this measure had been the only one of the new administration, some allusion ought to have been made to it in the speech. He granted the measure had produced great debate, and afforded an opportunity for the display of the talents of those who had engaged in its discussion, but still it had failed in its object. One word he should say on the subject of that transaction, respecting which his majesty had given directions to lay certain papers before the House. As it was impossible to anticipate their contents, it would be but to prejudice the question to say any thing now on that subject. Yet he could not but admit, that on the first view, the capture of the Spanish frigates, appeared a measure unbecoming to the honor of the nation. If that could be done away by a statement of facts, he should rejoice in the circumstance. But he was sure their never had been a time when it was more necessary that the honor and integrity of the nation should be maintained pure and inviolate. In the speech, the outrages committed by the French government had been adverted to, and he was ready to admit that the outrages were undoubtedly, and such as could not fail to call forth the unqualified disapprobation of every one who set any value upon the laws of nations, and the established rights of civilized society. But if after having engaged in the war, we were disposed to change the ground of the war; if we meant to stand for right and moderation, we should take care to be clear of any imputation of violence; if we were to engage in a new war on a new ground, we should prove to the world whilst we were advocating justice and moderation, we were ourselves just and moderate. We should act so that surrounding nations might not perceive that acts of violence and outrage were committed on both sides; that they should not conclude that two great nations vie with each other only in outrage, aggressions, and violence, and that the smaller independent State were to be the sacrifice. He hoped and trusted that this subject would be fully and satisfactorily explained. He was confident that when the question would be under discussion, they would come to its consideration without any partiality to our own government, or the exclusive interests of our country, without any prejudice against the cause of Spain; and that they would look upon themselves as bound to prove to the world, that in entering into this war, we had acted under the influence of necessity, and in conformity with the strict and immutable principle of the law of nations. He had thought it necessary to say thus much previous to the question being put, an explanation of his sentiments with respect to the matter of the speech.
West-Indi NEW-YORK, March 25. TAKING OF DOMINICA CONFIRMED. Captain Delson, who arrived at this port on Saturday in twenty days from St. Pierre, Martinique confirms our account of the capture of Dominica by a French fleet from Brest, which he says consists of the Majestic of 120 guns, two ships of 80 guns, two of 74, three frigates, a feloon, and two transports, having on board a large body of troops, the number of which he was unable to ascertain. They had burnt down Roseau, and reduced the whole island, with the exception of one fort, which it was expected would not long hold out. Upon the arrival of the fleet, an embargo of a week's continuance was laid on all vessels in the ports of Martinique, and the Cleopatra failed in two hours after it was taken off. Captain Delson further assures us that he saw the above fleet pass St. Pierre on its way to Antigua, as he was informed. They expected to be joined immediately by a considerable reinforcement from Toulon consisting of fifteen sail of the line; and intended, as soon as this junction could be effected, to visit all the British islands in the West-Indies. Captain D. pledges himself for the truth of the above information. Merc. Adv. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in St. Pierre, Mart. dated the 1st of March, to his correspondent in this city, received by the brig Cleopatra. "A French fleet from Rochefort, consisting of 5 sail of the line, 3 frigates, 2 brigs, with 2500 troops, arrived here the 19th of February, and failed the next day for Dominica. They effected a landing at Dominica, and burnt all the houses excepting 4 in the town of Roseau: the merchants did not save their books or papers. The French met with opposition, and found it impracticable to take the island. They evacuated it on the 27th February; and failed for Guadaloupe, with 8 or 9 sail of British merchant ships and several small vessels, which they fell in with and captured at Dominica. The merchants and inhabitants at Dominica have lost their all, and must be in a very distressing situation, and they had no intelligence of the arrival of the above fleet in the West-Indies, until they made their appearance off the town." "An embargo was immediately laid on all vessels in the island of Martinique, on the arrival of the French fleet, which lasted for 6 days." NORFOLK, March 28. Capt. Garrow, arrived here yesterday in 19 days from Martinique, confirms the accounts already published of the capture of Dominica by the French—the line, four frigates, some transports, and about 4000 troops, from Rochefort; that they were preparing to attack St. Kitts; and that it was generally reported that another squadron from Toulon had captured Trinidad. Markets at Martinique for American produce very low—coffee 40 fous, sugars from 5 to 6 dollars.—Herald. Extract of a letter from J. Blakey, Esq. Consul of the United States, at St. Jago-de-Cuba, dated the 25th of Feb. 1805, to James Simmons, Esq. Collector of the Customs, Charleston. "Permit me through your politeness, to inform the Merchants of the United States, that this port is now opened for American vessels bringing flour and provisions." The same letter states, "During a month past, Flour in this city has been from 40 to 60 dollars, per barrel. 'Tis now said, that two days more will finish the last barrel of flour of the best supplied Baker in this city." ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE, CONFECTIONER, RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities, that he has removed to HAY-MARKET GARDEN, For the summer season, where he intends to make it his study to try and please those who may favor him with their custom. A. Plainville being acquainted with the distilling of Cordials, making of Ice-Creams, &c. flatters himself that those who favor him with their custom will be entertained in a manner far superior to that in which they have heretofore been. All kinds of Wines, Liquors, Cordials, Ice-Creams, Syrups, &c. of the first quality, and moderate charges. Tea Parties accommodated with every thing suitable to please both the ladies and gentlemen—Relishes, Cold Snacks, &c. at the shortest notice.—Barbacoos occasionally at it may best suit those gentlemen who choose to subscribe for them.—Fire Works, Music, &c. occasionally. The other entertainments as usual, with some alterations for the better. Ladies and gentlemen wishing to be accommodated with Ice-Creams, Cordials, Syrups, &c. without going out of the city, may be supplied at his house on the main-street, where he has made every preparation requisite for their reception. The Hay-Market Garden to be opened every day at 9 o'clock, Sundays and Holidays excepted, when it will be opened in the morning, and continue open all day. Gentlemen will receive Tickets at the gate for 25 Cents, for which they may receive the value in any thing they choose. P. S. ICE for sale at his Confectionary on the main street. April 2.—3pt tf. BENJAMIN STETSON, INFORMS his friends and the public in general, he has for sale, 400 gallons Holland's Linseed Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown ground in Oil, Patent Green ground in ditto, Verdigris and Spanish Brown, dry; 8 by 10 Window Glass, & Putty; 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails, two Casks Spike Nails, Bar Iron, German and Bistered Steel; general assortment of Iron Hollow Ware; 10 Hds. Molasses, French Brandy, West-India and New-England Rum, Tea, Coffee, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Chocolate, Mens fine and coarse Shoes, Ladies Kid & Morocco and Leather Slippers; 8 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards assorted; half pint and quart Tumblers, small invoice elegant cut glass, stone ware, German Ozenburgs, 50 Sacks Salt, Nova Scotia Grind Stones, and many other articles in store, which he will sell cheap for cash or country produce. April 2.—1aw12m. A few copies of the following BOOKS, just received and for sale at the Office of the Enquirer. Johnson's Dictionary, with Walker's pronunciation. Life of Sir William Jones. Medical Theses. Wettenhall's Greek Grammar translated. Cobbett's French Grammar. Stephens's History of the wars of the French Revolution. Burke's Works, Superb Edition. Horace Delphini. Virgil Do. Caesar Do. &c. &c. Also, a small assortment of STATIONARY. The following Blanks, printed on a handsome Script Type, may be had at the office of the Enquirer. D. C. BANK Checks, (plain) pr. quire 1 ditto ditto. (ruled) 1 50 Negotiable Notes, 1 Ditto on fine paper, 1 25 Foreign Bills of Exchange, 1 50 Bills of Lading, 1 County Court Clerks' Blanks, 50 Sheriffs' ditto, 50 Constables' Warrants, 50 PRINTING generally executed in an elegant style, and on the shortest notice.
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Domestic Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, March 22.
Captain Taber informs us that at the time of his departure the frigate United States, captain Rogers, was at Lisbon, undergoing some repairs and would shortly leave that port to join our squadron in the Mediterranean.
In the ship Hare, from Lisbon, came passenger Joseph Rudemaker, Esq.; charge des affaires and Consul-General from the Republic of Portugal to the United States, who informs us that the Spanish ports are opened; that intelligence had been received of the French fleet having sailed from Toulon, consisting of fifteen sail; that the British fleet was also said to be out; and that the U. S. frigate Constitution, captain Rogers, had left Lisbon three days before the Hare for the Mediterranean.
PHILADELPHIA.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT,
To COMMODORE PREBLE.
Commodore Preble, being on his return from the seat of government to his family in Massachusetts, was prevailed on to suspend his journey, and to gratify his friends, by accepting an invitation to dine with a select party in this City, on Saturday last.
A sumptuous entertainment was provided at Mrs. Hardy's Hotel, where upwards of sixty gentlemen assembled, to welcome their distinguished guest.
Thomas Fitzsimons, Esquire, and General Francis Gurney, were requested to preside. The day was passed in the most pleasing hilarity—and every demonstration of esteem and attachment, which the occasion called for, was cordially given, and gratefully returned.
The following TOASTS were drank :
1. The United States. 2. The state of Pennsylvania. 3. The President of the United States. 4. The memory of Washington—spotless, splendid, and immortal. 5. The navy of the United States—an infant Hercules, the boast and bulwark of our country. 6. The Army of the United States—brave, disciplined and patriotic. 7. The memory of the Heroes and Patriots of the American Revolution. 8. The Constitution of Pennsylvania—respectful and unimpaired. 9. Our Fair Country Women—their pinions our object, their files our reward. 10. The memory of Gen. HAMILTON. 11. The Senate of the United States—may its deliberations always correspond to the justice and dignity of its late judicial proceedings. 12. The judiciary of the United States—wise, virtuous, and independent. 13. The memory of our gallant Officers and Seamen, who have fallen in the Tripolitan war. 14. The Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures of the United States. 15. The Progress of Science and Religion. 16. A speedy release and happy return to our brave Tars, prisoners in Tripoli. 17. Our gallant Guest—he reaps the grateful reward of his honorable services, in the esteem and affection of his country.
By Commodore PREBLE. The City of Philadelphia, and its Commercial interests.
By the President.
May the gallantry of our brave Defenders, always receive its best reward—the approbation of their fellow citizens.
WASHINGTON, March 27.
Having received from Commodore Preble, information that the Neapolitan government cannot possibly spare to Commodore Barron, any of their gun-boats for the ensuing summer, the SECRETARY OF THE NAVY has issued orders for the equipment of TEN GUN BOATS to leave the United States, so as to join our squadron in the Mediterranean about the 1st of July. Owing to the violent gales of wind that usually prevail on the coast of Tripoli before the month of July, gun-boats cannot be used to advantage, or even with safety, before that period.
Nat. Int.
NORFOLK, March 28.
Mr. RICHARD H. LEE, Attorney at Law, was on Tuesday last appointed Notary to the Branch of the Virginia Bank in this Borough.
Herald.
PETERSBURG, March 29.
We learn from Brunswick that Colonel CLAYBORNE has declined offering for congress at the approaching election, and that Dr. JOHN CLAYBORNE and Col. MARK ALEXANDER, of Mecklenburg, are candidates. The political sentiments of these gentlemen are the same, (republican) and the result of the election is considered as very doubtful.
Republican.
Miscellaneous.
[The Mysteries of the Invisible Lady have attracted considerable curiosity, and baffled repeated enquiries in this city, and many other towns of the continent. Will the reader accept the following account from "The Elements of Natural or Experimental Philosophy," by Tiberius Cavallo, F. R. S. illustrated with copper-plates, 4 vols. 8 mo.] as a satisfactory explanation of this popular phenomenon? Or will he demand a different explanation of this "Invisible Lady, and the inanimate figure suspended in the air," to which Mr. Cavallo alludes; there being a perceptible difference in their external conformation?]
"Upon this principle several curious contrivances may be made; and the speaking of the inanimate figure, suspended in the air, which was exhibited in London some years ago, depends upon the same principle. The mechanism was as follows: A wooden figure was suspended in the air by means of ribbands, in an opening between two rooms. There was a perforation about an inch and an half in diameter, from the mouth to the upper part of the head. This aperture had an enlarged termination on the top of the head, and with the other extremity communicated with a sort of speaking-trumpet, which was fastened to the mouth of the figure. Behind the partition the enlarged or funnel-like opening of a tube was situated directly opposite to, and at about two feet distance of the aperture on the head of the figure. The tube behind the partition was bent in a convenient form, and a concealed performer applied either his mouth or his ear to the other end of the tube. Now, if a person applied his mouth to the opening of the trumpet, and spoke into it, the sound passed from the opening on the head of the figure through the air, to the opening of the tube which stood facing it behind the partition of the rooms, and the person who
applied his ear to the farther opening of the tube, would hear it distinctly; but other persons in the room heard very little, if at all, of the said articulated sound; and the same thing took place, when the concealed performer spoke with his mouth close to the farther end of the tube, and another person placed his ear close to the opening of the trumpet; which shows that the sound passed almost entirely in a straight direction, from the opening on the head, to the opposite aperture of the tube, and vice versa. This made it appear as if the wooden figure itself comprehended words, and returned an adequate answer." Vol. ii. p. 341.
SINGULAR REPORT OF A LAW CASE, FROM HAYLEY'S LIFE OF COWPER.
Happy is the man (says Cowper in a letter to Joseph Hill, Dec. 25, 1780) who knows just so much of the law as to make himself a little merry now and then with the solemnity of juridical proceedings. I have heard of common law judgments before now, indeed have been present at the delivery of some, that, according to my poor apprehension, while they paid the utmost respect to the letter of a statute, have departed widely from the spirit of it, and, being governed entirely by the point of law, have left equity, reason, and common sense behind them at an infinite distance. You will judge whether the following report of a case, drawn up by myself, be not a proof and illustration of this satirical assertion.
NOSE, Plaintiff—EYES, Defendants.
Between Nose and Eyes a sad contest arose, The Spectacles set them unhappily wrong, The point in dispute was, as all the world knows, To which the said Spectacles ought to belong.
So the Tongue was the Lawyer, and argued the cause With a great deal of skill, and a wig full of learning, While chief Baron Ear, sat to balance the laws, So fam'd for his talents at nicely discerning.
In behalf of the Nose, it will quickly appear, And your Lordship, he said, will undoubtedly find, That the Nose has had Spectacles always in wear, Which amounts to possession, time out of mind.
Then holding the Spectacles up to the Court, Your Lordship observes they are made with a frad-dle As wide as the ridge of the Nose is, in short, Design'd to fit close to it, just like a saddle.
Again would your Lordship a moment suppose, (Tis a case that has happen'd, and may be again) That the village or countenance had not a Nose, Pray who would, or who could, wear Spectacles then?
On the whole it appears, and my argument shows, With a reasoning the Court will never condemn, That the Spectacles plainly were made for the Nose, And the Nose was as plainly intended for them.
Then shifting his side, as a lawyer knows how, He pleaded again in behalf of the Eyes; But what was his arguments few people know, For the Court did not think they were equally wise.
So his Lordship decreed, with a grave solemn tone, Decisive and clear, without one if or but, That whenever the Nose put his Spectacles on, By day-light, or candle-light, Eyes should be shut!
ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, APRIL 2, 1805.
AMENITATES GRAPHICÆ.
It is with no small degree of satisfaction, that the Editor announces, in this day's paper, the commencement of a periodical work, which promises, from the contents of the prospectus and the reputation of its author, to diffuse considerable information among our countrymen, and what is still more desirable, to encourage a generous taste for literary pursuits.—And what more does Virginia or any of the United States require at this moment to raise them to the most brilliant destiny which has ever befallen any nation, than a general cultivation of the arts and sciences? The form of our government is far superior to any of the despotic systems of modern Europe: and while it equals the celebrated democracies of Athens and Rome, in the independence of soul which it breathes into the individual, it greatly excels them in that spirit of general order and subordination, which it diffuses throughout society. Equally faithful to the principles of liberty, our present administration is "conducting itself in the true spirit of the constitution with purity and zeal;" and it now leaves us nothing to expect and nothing to wish for from the operation of government. What more, therefore, does the American glory demand; what more is wanting to raise us to an unrivalled prosperity above the proudest nation of Europe, than an equal attainment in the sciences and the arts? What more is necessary, in a country whose government levies the smallest demands, and lays the fewest possible restrictions upon the time, the property, and the genius of individuals, than that they should have the motives & the means of employing these desiderata in honourable and useful pursuits? Already have we become the most enlightened politicians under the sun; why then should we not become equally expert in the schools of sculpture, painting and music, in the study of nature, and in the works of philosophy?
Next to the preservation of our liberties, what more valuable service then can individuals render to our state, than to devote their attention to the establishment of philosophical schools, literary institutions, or publications of real merit? On the other hand, what stronger inducements can society offer to individuals, than patronizing, protecting and encouraging all such laudable efforts? It would be absurd to expect, that in an infant society like our own, literary institutions and scientific labours should start up at once in all the maturity of manhood. The improvement of a nation, as well as that of an individual, is the slow and gradual work of time. Civilized societies, like improved individuals, must have their different periods of feeble infancy and vigorous youth; although such periods may be more distant from each other, from the number and variety, and succession of minds, which they embrace and educate. The true dictate of duty then seems to be, that since we cannot at once attain to the literary perfection of England or France, we should not disdain to foster all the preliminary steps, which may successfully lead to its attainment. Far be from me, however, the insinuation, that the AMENITATES GRAPHICÆ of Messrs. Girardin & Botsler, is destined to be no more than a feeble and infantine production! It has already been said, that the contents of their prospectus and the reputation of its conductor, are very satisfactory pledges for its producing an useful and admirable impression. It is the opinion of Mr. Jefferson, that "the plan of this work, would enable its author to embrace objects & circumstances certainly interesting to the American reader, & that the prospectus itself, evidenced that the work would be well executed?" And his taste and judgment certainly entitle his opinion to considerable respect. Perhaps the reader will have a better opportunity of estimating the probable merits of the attempt, from a specimen of the work which we shall publish in our next paper: The editor having been favoured by its author with a view of the two first sheets of the first number, and two of the plates, one of them not coloured.
Of the dramatic persona themselves, the Editor is unable to present his readers with any satisfactory account. Mr. Girardin has been long known to him by report, and from every one he has had the character of an active and enlightened man. At present he is professor of Modern Languages, History, and Geography, in William and Mary College. To the history of his life he is almost a perfect stranger. Mr. Girardin (writes a young and favorite student of Wm. and Mary) "immured in the walls of a convent the early part of his life was devoted to study. He afterwards became librarian to Lewis the 16th, and here it was that he amassed that immense stock of knowledge, which he now possesses." "The plates, (which accompany this work) say another correspondent from Williamsburgh are beautifully executed. They are acknowledged not to be inferior to those of Catesby. Mr. Botsler is entitled to praise and encouragement. To him the engraving of the map of Virginia by Mr. Madison is entrusted, and I have no doubt of his success in doing it justice."
AARON BURR.
Had there been an ostracism in this country, as there was at Athens, this man would have been no longer an inhabitant of the union. He would have shared the same fate as Aristides himself: and like that illustrious Athenian, he would probably have been as guiltless of the precise charge, which has been adduced against him. Let the reader bear with me for a moment, whilst he listens to the circumstances which have extorted from me this declaration! If he feels surprise now, that I have made such an assertion, what will be his surprise, when he hears the circumstances on which I make it?
A gentleman of the most respectable authority, whose correctness of perception, and the accuracy of whose memory are almost unrivalled, was expatiating a few days since in my presence, on the character and conduct of the ex-Vice-President. His observations were principally confined to the behaviour of Mr. Burr, during the presidential election in congress, in Feb. 1801. For the purpose of explaining the origin of many of the reports, relative to his intriguing with the Federalists for their votes, which have been widely circulated and believed, this gentleman stated a variety of minute incidents, illustrated by the particularities of time, and place, and person. These, I shall neither pretend to recollect nor describe. It will be sufficient, if I mention one or two prominent facts.
Whilst this gentleman was at Washington during the last winter, he applied to Mr. _____, who is at this time, and who was in 1801, a very distinguished federalist: a man, who derived his influence not more from his very brilliant talents, than from the very peculiar station, which he occupied during the pending election. He was intimately acquainted with all the movements of the federal party, and may be said indeed to have directed many of them. It was this M. C. who informed my informant that after several attempts had been made in vain, (which every one knows) to decide the election, a caucus of the federalists of congress was held to adopt some ultimate resolution. On that occasion, he addressed the meeting. He avowed his belief, that it was useless to put off the decision any longer, from any hope, that they could elect Mr. Burr; that for his own part, he had no knowledge, whether that gentleman had come into their views; (& here, reader, let me observe that I am uncertain whether he said so, because Mr. Burr had never been applied to, or that he had refused, when applied to by the federalists; and let me add, that though the distinction is peculiarly important, my memory has not retained which of these it was, that took place during the whole of this business,) and he concluded by calling upon any other member present to come forward, who had any knowledge that Mr. Burr had come into their views. No one avowed it: (and here again let the reader observe, that I am not certain whether no one avowed it, or whether all denied it.) If I do not mistake, it was after the meeting of this caucus, that the ultimate decision took place: some of the federal representatives putting in blank votes: and some voting for Mr. Jefferson, which had before voted for Mr. Burr.
Should this be the truth, then will it not follow, that many of the suspicions which have been levelled against Mr. Burr, are without foundation? Let us once adopt this conclusion: and what a striking, and I will add, what a melancholy moral, may be deduced from these dramatic incidents? A man of an admirable genius, and of exquisite accomplishments is accused in a public paper of conducting an ingenious intrigue, with an unpopular party, for the purpose of raising himself to the first office in his country, without and against the will of the people. The editor of that paper collects and accumulates the most circumstantial evidence, and the most plausible arguments. His success is equal to his most sanguine expectations. All the republican papers take the alarm: The whole country echoes with the charge of apocrypha. Universal suspicion points its finger at him: and the name of Aaron Burr, like that of Benedict Arnold, becomes the ally of apocrypha and dishonour. And yet after all these rumours, what turns out to be the truth of the case? That the character of this man though not perfectly pure, is at least untainted by the charges, which had accompanied his downfall. What a salutary example, to impress us with the necessity of not yielding our belief to every popular rumor, of enquiring before we finally decide, and of holding back at least a part of the punishment until we have substantiated the existence of ambition beyond the probability of a doubt!
Has then Aaron Burr been altogether guiltless in this transaction? Are there no colourable circumstances on which to build some charge of ambition? Unfortunately there are. Though the representation which I have given be true, it will go no further than to release him from the most prominent charge brought against him by "The American Citizen" of New-York, viz. that he had carried on an intrigue with the Federalists. It will only replace him upon the ground which he occupied before these charges were made. He will still defer the criticism previously laid upon him. He may still be charged with a want of patriotism, with the absence of exalted sentiment, with a direct deviation from all moral propriety, in not announcing most explicitly and unequivocally to the Federalists that he would not accept of the presidency, though they might elect him. Silence at such a momentous crisis, was treason to the republican cause. If Mr. Burr had made this explicit and instantaneous avow-
al to them, he would have at once cut off all the waverings of the federal party. Not having pursued this manly line of conduct, what must we think but that Mr. B. had indulged the ambitious desire of disappointing the wishes of the people, of supplanting his illustrious competitor, and of seeing himself clothed with presidential honours, by an unnatural combination of the federal party, with a minority of the republicans?
I am no admirer of the character of Mr. Burr. Amidst the blaze of genius which surrounds him, his critical observers believe they have discerned some glaring imperfections. His luxury, the looseness of his private morals, his known propensity to political intrigue, the pursuit of which he has even hesitated to commit his thoughts to paper and trust them to his friends; have attracted the attention and the disapprobation of his country.
At this time perhaps Mr. Burr is a better man than he has ever been before. He has been initiated in the stern and rugged school of adversity. Her "rigid lore" may have curbed the ambition and broken the haughtiness of his spirit. And his recent history may have taught him, & it will teach all men like him, one salutary lesson, that violent suspicions, even when they are untrue, light with surest aim upon that man's head, whose private character is open to reproach, and whose public conduct has previously subjected him to the imputation of intrigue.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
PUBLIC ROADS.
The following observations are submitted to the public in the form of a petition. They contain propositions of great importance to society.—As they are entirely new, the writer does not pretend to say, that they are perfect; but being presented in this form, they will attract public notice, and it is hoped, will meet with patronage. It would be wise to make great sacrifices and extraordinary exertions to establish Public Roads. Here a plan is suggested which requires no sacrifice, but will be embraced with alacrity by all those whom it will implicate.
To the Honourable the Assembly of Virginia. The Petition of sundry inhabitants of the country of _____, sheweth:
THAT among the various objects of national concern which have attracted notice, none appear to deserve more or have received less public patronage than the establishment of permanent roads.
The establishment of public roads such as will form a permanent communication between commercial towns and remote parts of the state require public interposition, not only because they ought to be made on the most suitable ground, and to be protected from the power and control of the county courts, but also because they should be executed in a manner and with an expense which will be too great for the adjacent inhabitants. It therefore behoves the advocates for the measure to shew by what means sufficient resources may be provided.
Among many which might be recommended your petitioners now propose to confine themselves to one only; and that is to raise a permanent revenue for this purpose, by a proposition which will not only afford a new subject for consideration, but one which will have considerable influence upon the social relations of the community; as will be explained by the following elucidations.
There are two descriptions of men who occupy active stations in life, and are necessary to each other. These are the borrowers and lenders of money. Transactions of this sort are important to the general interests of society, and they therefore deserve public countenance. The rate of interest or the price of lending money is now fixed by law at six per cent. per annum, though the market price is much higher; but money holders would be satisfied with that hire if they could be sure to receive their interest with punctuality, or have the means of enforcing it by a speedy remedy. If such means existed it is likely that every man deferring credit would always be able to hire the money which he wanted at the legal interest, and sometimes at a lower rate; but unfortunately these means do not exist, and this is intended to suggest remedies.
When a sum of money is lent, the borrower makes two arrangements; the first is to secure and repay the principal at a future period, the other is to pay the interest at particular times, and this the lender endeavors to secure by necessary provisions; he does not want the principal but only desires to receive the interest punctually according to his bargain. But if the borrower cannot or will not comply with the bargain in paying the interest, the lender is obliged to prosecute his action for the whole debt, and then following the necessary forms of the court he will be compelled to extort by the power of an execution, money which he does not want, and which, when obtained he will gladly lend to another of more punctuality upon the same terms. Whereas if the law had permitted him to inforce the payment of his interest alone by a summary procedure the principal would not have been disturbed, and perhaps the ruin of the debtor might have been averted. For remedy whereof it is proposed:
That all debts which may become due for money lent upon interest shall be registered in the office of the Clerk of the respective county courts or in some other public manner in a book to be kept for that purpose, in which the rate of interest, not exceeding six per cent. shall be stated; and it shall be lawful for the creditor, if the interest is not paid, either to himself or to his agent, or deposited with the Clerk within ten days after it shall become due, to apply to the Clerk for a summons for the same, which may be delivered to the sheriff of the county or corporation where it is registered, who shall make distress for the same upon the goods and chattels of the debtor in the same manner as is usually done with claims for rent, or in other summary proceedings.
It is believed, if this mode of securing debts for money lent and for recovering the interest should be adopted, that general benefits would be derived to all parties, and that money holders would be glad to lend upon good security, when they could be sure of receiving interest in quarterly instalments or at other stated times, or to enforce immediate payment if the debtor did observe punctuality.
A tax of one per cent. upon all debts which may be registered in this mode should be imposed, to be paid to the Clerk of the court or other officer, at the time of registering, who should be required to pay the same into the public treasury within three months after the receipt, subject to penalties in case of failure.
It is reasonable that all persons who are supported by government ought to pay something for that benefit. The money lenders, as things are, are out of the reach of the law, but this proposition will bring them within its reach, especially if no other mode of enforcing the payment of interest, should be allowed. As an example, let it be supposed that one million of pounds, by different contracts should be lent,
the public at one per cent, would receive £. 10000 annually; and there would be no cause of complaint; because the parties would make their contracts with the full knowledge of the law.
In this way, the tax upon income would operate either as a diminution of interest or as an increase upon the price of hiring money. At the same time the security and certainty which the lender would obtain, would render it more beneficial to him to receive his interest by quarterly instalments or by other arrangements, though the tax should reduce his interest even to five per cent, than to be deprived of the means of receiving it in the same way, though by contract he should be entitled to six, & the borrower by paying the tax would thereby and to that extent add to the price of the hire of money. A few years, by the operations of compound interest, will shew, that five per cent, punctually paid, is better than six, to depend upon a recovery at law. By compound interest at five per cent, money will double in about fifteen years; by simple interest at six per cent it will require sixteen years; this shews the benefit of punctuality and certainty.
This proposition would impose no hardship, upon the money dealers, because every one will be left free to follow the former modes, who prefer them, but it is expected that very few will avoid a measure which will tend to produce so much convenience and safety. Nor is it intended to relate to contracts which already exist; with respect to those the parties ought to be left free, either to adopt the proposed modifications or not, as they think fit.
There is much room to believe, that this plan will contribute greatly to promote the circulation of money. Rich capitalists who dislike public institutions and are satisfied with a moderate but certain interest, will by these means, at the same time, not only secure the punctual payment of interest, but also the ultimate payment of their capitals by the certainty and publicity of the security which may be given.
It will be perceived if the borrower, by his bargain shall be bound to pay the tax of one per cent, that it will place him upon no worse ground than those who will borrow from the bank, for altho' the bank discount is made by a deduction at the rate of six per cent, yet the borrower in fact pays at the rate of six dollars per year for the use of ninety four—and as the operation of lending must be renewed every sixty days, the effect of compounding the interest so frequently, will make it more agreeable and as cheap to borrow according to this plan, besides it will give circulation in all parts of the state to money which otherwise will be inactive. Even if the tax of one per cent, upon money thus secured should be deemed too high, or if a tax of any kind should be opposed, yet the innovation will be found to promise great advantages to the community; it will facilitate the loans of money, and of course will lessen the price or rate of interest according to the quantity which may be brought into market.
These ideas are offered as the foundation upon which a superstructure may be raised, which will give activity to commerce and agriculture, will produce public and private advantage, & will allay the fears of those who believe that the banking system will produce aristocratical and anti-republican consequences; because every county, nay every neighbourhood may afford to itself the means of pecuniary aid. No man can justly complain; the public will derive considerable revenue—and every industrious farmer or mechanic may easily borrow from his neighbour, because the law will be favorable to a speedy recovery of interest.
Your petitioners are aware of the difficulty which will exist in obtaining success in a plan which will produce so much innovation; but they are equally well assured that the more the merits of these subjects are considered, the more accurately the consequences are examined, the more will they procure public patronage—nor will your petitioners presume to suggest to this honourable house what routes for public roads, or what particular parts of the state should be preferred; they believe after the importance of the subject shall be duly weighed, and the benefits shall be experienced even in a partial manner, that the system will be so generally approved, that the public voice will require all the best aids of government. The aid which is now asked will proceed from an innovation which will produce public and private benefits to every industrious family in the commonwealth, because there is not a single family which will not sometimes find the law useful either in lending or borrowing, but if the system which this petition contemplates shall take effect root so as finally to occasion the establishment of permanent roads, your petitioners will enjoy the conscious satisfaction and pride of having been the first who exercise the constitutional privilege of petition to promote these useful objects—and confiding in the patriotism and wisdom of the legislature, pray, &c.
* No. 4 on the present policy of the Federal Party is postponed.
MARRIED—On Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Blair, Mr. BENJAMIN STETSON, Merchant, to the agreeable and much admired Miss NANCY LYLE—all of this place.
Departed this life, at Columbia, Vir. in the nineteenth year of her age, after a long but severe illness, Mrs. POLLY BRAINHAM, the worthy consort of Mr. James W. Brainham, merchant, of that place: She was an affectionate wife, indulgent mistress, kind neighbour; and was universally respected by all who knew her.
I will think on you when midnight zephyrs rove, And mourn my fate, and drop the tear of love.
CHOICE LANDS—FOR SALE.
EIGHT hundred acres of Land, two hundred and fifty of which is considered valuable low grounds; five hundred and fifty acres of the tract extremely well timbered, with a quantity of excellent lime stone situated conveniently on a navigable river; a valuable mill-seat. There is on this tract of land very valuable and convenient improvements, one two story wooden house, 42 feet by 20, perfectly new and neatly finished with painting; one other house that is almost connected with the one already described, built of brick, 50 feet by 20; a new and well built garden; the yard well inclosed by post and railing, with all other convenient out houses. The situation of this tract of land is well known to be valuable in every respect, being on the navigable river Rappahannock, in the county of Albemarle, 70 miles above Richmond, 70 from Fredericksburg, 10 below Charlottesville, and 4 below Milton. One third of the price must be paid in ready money, the balance in three annual payments. Those who wish to purchase, will be shown the land by the proprietor. RANDOLPH LEWIS. April 2. (54)
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by the late Richard Baugh, to secure a debt due to the late firm of Dunlop Pollock & Co. Will be sold on twelve months credit, on Tuesday the 23d. inst. before the tavern of Mr. Brook, in the town of Manchester;
INVITELY NEGROES, to wit: Frank, Adam, Joe and Joan and her child Charity. Bonds with approved security will be required to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. ALLEN POLLOCK. THOMAS TREWAY. } Trustees.

FOR THE ENQUIRER.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
In Monthly Numbers, a Work Entitled AMENITIES GRAPHICÆ,
Instructive and amusing collection of Views, ANIMALS, PLANTS, FLOWERS, FRUITS, MINERALS, ANTIQUITIES, COSTUMES, and other interesting objects; carefully selected and engraved either from drawings after nature, or from the best representations of those objects;—with descriptive and explanatory sketches in English and in French.
The whole calculated to excite in Youth of both Sexes a taste for useful and ornamental knowledge, and to assist the cultivation of the fine arts, as well as the study of the languages in which the sketches are written.
THE DESCRIPTIVE AND EXPLANATORY PART
BY L. H. GIRARDIN,
Professor of Modern Languages, History, and Geography, in William and Mary College;
THE ENGRAVINGS BY
FREDERICK BOSSLER.
UTILE DULCI.
COPY RIGHT SECURED.
IN the introductory discourse prefixed to the "Bibliotheca Americana," a work published by an English writer, in 1789, we find a remark highly honourable to the American Republic.
"The United States, says the author, seem to be following the steps of the great Lord Bacon, laid down in his "Novum Organum," who compares society to a pillar composed of four parts. First the balment, which is agriculture; secondly, manufactures; thirdly, commerce; and fourthly, apex, or the fine arts. They have erected the pillar, and laid a solid agricultural foundation. It has been elevated by commerce, and is strengthening, by manufactures, and will shortly be adorned by the fine arts, and surrounded by the Muses to celebrate its completion."
The remark was just, and the flattering preface which terminates it, has since been realized in no inconsiderable degree. We have (to pursue the metaphor) seen the capital of that noble pillar, which originally rose on a base of Dorick plainness and solidity, gradually ornamented with wreaths and volutes of Corinthian elegance. Liberty and peace, a rapidly increasing, and uniformly tranquil prosperity have been, in Federal America, the foster-parents of literature and the arts. The genial influence of publick and private encouragement, has now expanded their infant powers to youthful vigour. The same influence, continuing to act with progressive benignity, will, doubtless, soon mature them into manly perfection.
Under circumstances thus inviting, thus favourable, we indulge a hope that our present attempt to interweave a flower with those garlands of richest composition by which the "apex" of the social pillar is already embellished, will not be deemed either presumptuous or premature.
Proposals are partly intended to convey a full and correct idea of the work which they announce. In detailing our plan, which is extensive, and in some respects, new, we can hardly hope to steer clear of prolixity. May our zeal conciliate indulgence!
The maxim that, "whatever is presented to the juvenile mind ought to be invested with an alluring and captivating form," has lost nothing of its importance by being frequently inculcated. Conscious of its force, we have, in preference to a dull, monotonous, and frigid regularity of method, adopted the pleasing variety, the attractive embellishments of the gallery which we now offer to youth. We know that there is an age when, if we wish to engage the attention, we must address the senses, & particularly the eye. Indeed, the imagery of language is, of itself, too feeble to produce, at any period of life, clear and satisfactory perceptions of distant or new objects. In vain do we employ a multiplicity of words, and those, too, selected with the most sedulous attention, to describe, a landscape, an unknown flower, quadruped, costume, &c. without a view of the object itself, without the aid, at least, of some imitative and plastick art, the ideas of those whom we wish to inform, must remain vague, obscure, chaotic. This is so true, that, among the votaries of natural history, even those who are most familiarized with the nomenclature, and the technical vocabulary of Botanists and Ornithologists, cannot, from the descriptions of the greatest masters, delineate accurately birds or trees, which they have never seen. Their copies invariably deviate from the originals; a convincing proof that descriptions alone , though necessary for calling and arranging every object according to some favourite system, are defective in a most important point, that of making the image of the described object fully and distinctly known! Doubtless, science is considerably indebted to the labours of naturalists and nomenclators; yet, it must be confessed, that their descriptions and catalogues too often exhibit mere skeletons of the most charming works of nature. In vain have they displayed the auxiliary riches of the two most picturesque languages of antiquity. Neither Greece nor Rome could supply them with treasures of expression adequate to the brilliancy, the abundance, the sublimity of nature herself. Again, the studies, orders, genera, species, and varieties , into which they distribute their productions, are founded only on the conformation of certain parts conventionally essential . To the rest little attention is paid. Whilst nature, forming a delightful concert of things apparently different and unconnected, harmonizes the colour, the form, the voice, the attitude of birds with some peculiar character, climate, vegetable, fire, &c. the Ornithologist contents himself with exhibiting the bills and feet of those birds. Point out to the Botanist the fairest daughters of the spring; show him their lovely queen, the rose, not in our gardens, but in some retired, uncultivated spot, on the side of a transparent brook; her thorny, branching stem issuing from the clefts of a rocky rock, and gently waved by the morning gales; the tender verdure of her calyx beautifully contrasting with the carmine of her corolla, still embellished with dewy gems, and enriched with golden anthers; the timid buds surrounding her, and promising an early display of the same charms; he will probably begin to speak of flames and styles ; he will inform you that the flower
which causes your admiration and delight, belongs to the twelfth class of the Linnean system, denominated Decandria ; and to the order Polygonia , the fifth and last in that class; he may, perhaps, conclude by consigning the matter-piece of Flora to the mortar of the apothecary! The classification of plants, the study of their healing properties, incontestably are scientific, beneficial, and respectable pursuits. Of this we are fully sensible; but, with us, they can only obtain a secondary rank. We must view nature under a smiling aspect; we must paint birds and flowers in their gayest robes. Ours is the talk to show that happy genius which inflexibly disposes the juvenile mind to deeper investigations. The occasional use of technical terms, the indication, now and then, of studies, orders, &c. frequent references to the works of the most esteemed naturalists, will, it is hoped, have that desirable tendency, without the inconveniences and asperity of a regular, and prematurely scientific method.
The Views prefixed to our numbers, will chiefly be American . We are convinced (to use Mr. Jefferson's words) that "nature has entitled herself neither a cis nor a transatlantick partizan." The United States abound in sites extremely beautiful, sublime, and picturesque. Among those, many present, in addition to physical beauties of the first order, the still more powerful charms of some moral sentiment. Here the founders of a colony first landed; their ashes repose in this hallowed spot. There a siege was maintained, or a battle fought, and a triumph added to the victories of America. Farther, a hero bled and died in his country's cause. On the delightful banks of yon majestic river, amid those tranquil shades, a chief, who was at once a hero, a statesman, and a sage, enjoyed, after long and glorious services, the sweets of philosophic retirement. National recollections point out to the artist and to the topographer a hundred sites equally interesting. These we shall select in preference even to the romantic landscapes of ancient Arcadia, to the elegant villas of modern Italy, and to the sublime bois of Alpine scenes.
"When a Poleander (says Rousseau) in a work intended to furnish to Poland the means of liberty and happiness) learns to read, I will have him to read things of his country. At ten years of age, he should know all its productions; at twelve, all its provinces, with their publick roads, towns, and cities; at fifteen, he should be acquainted with the entire history of his nation; at sixteen, with all her laws. Every noble action, every illustrious character throughout Poland, must dwell both in his memory, and in his heart; he must be able readily to give a satisfactory account of every thing that is national."
Let us be allowed to apply this to American children and youth! Education should, in a republick, stamp the juvenile mind with a national form. The earliest propensities, the pleasures, the studies, the opinions, the passions themselves of the rising generation, should be directed as to center in a patriotic assimilation. The amor patriæ should seize on every avenue of the heart. We flatter ourselves that a work which will chiefly embrace national subjects, is not altogether destitute of a tendency to produce that desirable effect.
The Costumes and Antiquities offered in our numbers, together with the descriptive and explanatory sketches accompanying them, whilst they convey, of themselves, satisfactory fragments of useful knowledge, must, it is presumed, awaken the dormant curiosity of youth, and create a thirst for more extensive historical and geographical researches. To assist those researches, it will be our care to indicate the purest and richest sources of information, respecting the various subjects under those heads. A few flowers in our bouquet ought to be exclusively designed for our female pupils . Accordingly, they shall invariably be presented, in the last plate of each number, with some pattern or pattern for embroidery, &c.
Several persons whose judgment claims a respectful deference, have advised us to clothe our work with an additional advantage of no inconsiderable magnitude, by publishing the sketches both in English and in French. Thus a convenient and welcome assistance is afforded to the American tyro for the acquisition of a language which is now deemed an essential branch of Polite Education; and French youths whom revolutionary forms, or other causes, have placed within the pale of the United States, are supplied with an agreeable means of improvement in the idiom of the hospitable country which they now inhabit. It is hoped that a measure which so considerably increases the utility of the work, will also extend the sphere of its circulation.
But, to delight the eye, to amuse the fancy, to inform the mind, to excite a Literary and Scientific curiosity, are not the only objects which we propose to ourselves. We wish to enlist pleasure and knowledge in the cause of morals.
The affinity of a virtuous heart to a refined intellect has often been remarked. As a source, therefore, of pure and elegant enjoyments, and, especially, as a preservative of innocence, a taste for the sublime and variegated scenery of nature, and the most agreeable productions of art, should be encouraged in youth! They who, by the early cultivation of such a taste, acquire, as it were, new organs, and a new range of pleasurable sensations, never will seek for happiness amid the tumultuous scenes of dissipation and folly. The nature and design of the work have been fully explained. We now beg leave to place it under the auspices of the enlightened and the liberal. Many are, in the United States, the wise and affectionate parents who deprecate nothing more for their children than the evils of vice, and the turpitude of ignorance; who, far from wishing to reduce knowledge to its minimum , and from anxiously looking for the minimum of instruction, encourage, on the contrary, the expansion of the juvenile mind, invite and assist its early efforts; do not deem it either frivolous or unmanly to strew with flowers the rugged path of science, and to employ the allurements of innocent pleasure in behalf of learning and virtue; finally, who endeavour to bind their children to their native land by every delicate tie, and every endearing association. To such parents, a work like this can hardly fail of being highly acceptable; it is chiefly to their patronage that we commit its success.
Though our numbers be particularly designed for youth, persons of a more advanced age, especially, those whom arduous duties confine in cities, far from the scenery, and from the fruits of nature, may, perhaps, occasionally derive from them both instruction and entertainment.
Too many periodical publications resemble vultures and other birds of prey; their importance and discordant cries incessantly grate the ear of sensibility, & disturb social or private repose; they lacerate, they pollute the most venerable characters; nothing is safe from their impure and murderous talons; may ours be compared to the dove, the gentle messenger of peace and serenity, that brought into the ark the verdant, consolatory bough!
CONDITIONS.
I. A preliminary and separate number is now issued as a specimen of the manner in which the work shall be executed; it contains six elegant coloured plates, and is better calculated than any other method to enable the public to form a just estimate of the undertaking, its merits, and of the utility which it promises. It also precludes the necessity of desiring the size, paper, types, &c. to be used. II. Each subsequent number shall contain four coloured plates, representing subjects selected with judicious care. The first plate in each number shall be a view , generally of some interesting site in the United States. The last plate shall be partly embellished with some pattern or patterns of embroidery for young ladies. As many figures as possible shall be introduced in each plate, when Birds, Plants, Costumes, &c. are represented—Occasional vignettes, &c. may adorn the work, and favourite pieces of music obtain a place in it, especially, when rare, or of national origin. III. Suitable descriptions and explanations, both in English and in French, shall accompany each plate.—Directions shall from time to time be prefixed to the different numbers, calculated to assist youth in the researches which the work may suggest. A list of the best writers on Botany, Mineralogy, &c.
shall also be furnished. It is our intention to open, at least, if not to supply ourselves, abundant stores of useful knowledge.
IV. The publication of the work shall commence as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is obtained. Twelve numbers must be subscribed for: one number shall be published every month, the price of which shall be paid by subscribers on the delivery of the same. Subscriptions shall be received by persons duly authorized to that effect in the different cities, towns, &c. of the United States, or by the Authors themselves in Norfolk and Williamsburg. The postage of all letters relative to the work, to subscription matters, &c. must invariably be paid by the persons who send them.
V. The names of the Subscribers, and their places of residence, shall be published. It is an homage due to the patrons of the arts and of useful knowledge.
VI. When a new work is ushered into light, it is customary to aid its appearance with the recommendations of eminent characters. In the present case we have thought it more advisable to present the publick with the preliminary and separate number already mentioned. This specimen will convey a full and correct idea of the style of the engravings, &c. We need not observe that, after using the work as a vehicle of instruction, the plates may be detached from it, and serve to adorn an apartment.
VII. The price of the number now published is two dollars; the price of each subsequent number shall be only one dollar, payable upon delivery. We appeal to the judgment of those who are acquainted with the labour, trouble, and expense attending such a publication, and who know how to appreciate delicacy and richness of execution. We are sure that they will find the terms exceedingly low . From the liberality of all we expect that two individuals who without any previous aid, thus embark, with courageous zeal, in an undertaking of obvious and real utility, will have no reason to regret their confidence in the publick patronage!
** Subscriptions for the above-mentioned work, are received at Ritchie and Worsham's Office.
By Authority.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT,
Supplementary to the act, entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the same terms of credit, which are granted by law, for the payment of duties, on articles the produce of the West-Indies, and no other, shall be allowed on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported by sea into the United States from all foreign ports and islands, lying north of the equator, and situated on the eastern shores of America, or in its adjacent seas, bays, and gulphs.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for any ship or vessel to proceed with any goods, wares or merchandise, brought in her, and which shall in the manifest delivered to the collector of the customs, be reported as destined or intended for any foreign port or place, without paying or securing the payment of such duties upon such goods, wares and merchandise, as shall be actually re-exported in the said ship or vessel: Provided, That such manifest so declaring to re-export such goods, wares or merchandise, shall be delivered to such collector within forty-eight hours after the arrival of such ship or vessel. And, provided also, that the master or commander of such ship or vessel, shall give bond as required by the thirty-second section of the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 22, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
For carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation with Spain.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever any Spanish vessel shall arrive in distress, in any port of the United States, having been damaged on the coast, or within the limits of the United States, and her cargo shall have been unladed in conformity with the provisions of the sixtieth section of the act entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," the said cargo or any part thereof, may, if the said ship or vessel should be condemned as not sea-worthy, or be deemed incapable of performing her original voyage, afterwards be re-laden on board any other vessel or vessels, under the inspection of the officer who superintended the landing thereof, or other proper person. And no duties, charges or fees whatsoever, shall be paid on such part of the cargo, as may be re-laden and carried away, either in the vessel in which it was originally imported, or any other whatever.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the collector of the district of Norfolk, in Virginia, shall be, and he hereby is authorised and required, to refund to the owners or agents of the Spanish brigantine Nancy, (which vessel arrived in distress at that port in the year one thousand eight hundred and four) the amount of the duties secured by him, on such part of her cargo as was re-exported: Provided, That the document or debenture issued by the said collector for the drawback of the duties on the exportation of the said cargo, shall be duly surrendered to him and cancelled.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 14, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Wm. M'KENZIE & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE—4000 Dollars Military Certificates, bearing interest at 6 per cent, and stock of the Bank of Virginia. February 26. eptf
NOTICE.
THE election for Common Council-men will take place on the first Wednesday in April next, in the different Wards of this city, to wit: In Jefferson Wards, at the Court-House—In Madison Wards, at the Eagle Tavern, and in Monroe Wards, at the house occupied by Mr. James Ogilvie as an academy.
J. WHITELAW, Sergeant of the City of Richmond. (Astoria) March 12.
CASH WILL be given for 12 or 15 BOTS, from 7 to 15 years old. Enquire of the Printers. Dec. 1. [eptf.]
FISHER & LESUEUR,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE SUPPLY OF
GROCERIES, viz:
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity. Items include: Muscovado Sugar, Pepper, Pimento, Cloves, Bell Green Coffee, Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves, Double and single refined Caffe, Loaf Sugar, Madder, Brimstone, Alum and Copperas, Retail Molasses and Treacle, Spanish & Bengal Indigo, Old Antigua, Jamaica, Spermaceti Oil, Santa Cruz, St. Kitts and N. E. Rum, Coloring, Oil Cognac Brandy, Pickled Salmon and Cod, Holland Gin, Fish, Madeira, Port, Sherry, New-York Candles and Soap, Teneriffe and Malaga Wine, Gun Powder, Bottled Port and Claret, Patent Shot from 1 to 24, Caldwell, Fraiture & Co's Macassar do., Superior Chocolate, Porter Corks, Young Hyson, Soonghy, Gin Casks, Imperial, and a few cask-millers containing 15lb. Demijohns, Gun-powder Tea, Plain qt & half pint do., Scotch Barley, Plain and cut half pint, Fresh Oil and Olives, pint & quart Tumblers, Basket Salt, Cut Jelly Glases, Fresh Mustard, China Downs from 1 pint to 6 quarts, Spanish Segars, Martineque, Noyau and Teas and Coffee Cups and Saucers, Bordeaux Cordials, Box Raffins & Almonds, Patent Night Lamps, Raw & ground Ginger.
ALSO—A QUANTITY OF
GERMAN OSNABURGS & TICKLENBURGS. All of which were selected for this market by J. Fisher, and will be sold Wholesale and Retail on moderate terms. March 30. (eptf.)
VALUABLE LANDS—FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell a HALF SHARE in the Dismal Swamp Company—also, SHARES in the Canal from Albemarle Sound, to Elizabeth river—Also, one of those three Tracts of LAND, lying on Nansemond river, near Suffolk, the three tracts amounting in the whole, to about 1200 acres. Any person inclined to purchase, may be informed of the terms of sale by directing a letter to the subscriber, living near the post-office at Lindsey's Store, Albemarle county. FRAS. WALKER. March 30.—(2aw5w).
N. BOUDET & SON,
RESPECTFULLY acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City, that they intend opening a PAINTING ACADEMY this day, Thursday the 21st inst. in the house opposite the Swan Tavern—and which was occupied by Mr. Warrel; where they will take Likenesses in large and in Miniature, in the most elegant style, every morning from 9 until 11 o'clock; (no likeness, no pay;) and will teach Drawing by the belt and short-hand method, three days in the week; viz. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 11 until 2 o'clock. BOUDET, jun. will also teach Dancing at the same house, three days in the week; viz. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 3 until 6 o'clock in the evening. The terms for Drawing are six dollars per month, that will be up in thirty days from the first lesson. The terms for dancing, are five dollars entrance, and ten dollars per quarter, that will be up in ninety days from the first lesson. N. B. They may be found in the first house below the Governor's, on the right hand. March 30. (1t.)
THE CELEBRATED WARM SPRINGS
IN VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers have taken a lease of ten years, of the highly celebrated MEDICAL SPRINGS in the county of Bath, called the Warm Springs, so justly famed for their great cures and general relief in many complaints. THEY are now preparing every necessary comfort and accommodation to suit the convenience of those who have health, (and to promote the recovery of those who want it,) and it is deemed necessary to make these things widely known, because complaints have heretofore been made against the entertainment which has been offered. Preparations are made for at least one hundred constant boarders, besides transient guests, for the accommodation of which, the subscribers will make all possible exertions; and they flatter themselves, that those who may place confidence in this advertisement, will not find the smallest cause for regret or complaint. ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER. March 28.—(ep6w).
STORED AT THE SUBSCRIBER'S
TWO Cages Marked (C.) shipped at New-York, on board the Schooner Father and Sons, Henry Aberdeen master. The owner is requested to call, pay charges, and take them away. SARAH LESTER. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Boards, Plank, Scantling, Cypress Shingles, Cedar Post, Rhode Island and Philadelphia Limber boards, and tiers; Black and Bright Furnace, Tar, Wheat Fans, Wool Wires, and Wire Sifters, &c. March 28.—(ep5w).
TO BE SOLD.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed to me by the late Henry Randolph, Esq. for the payment of certain sums of money in the said Deed, acknowledged to be due from him to Lyle and M'Credie, merchants, a parcel of land situated in the county of Chesterfield, within the distance of four miles from Manchester, and estimated to contain about three hundred and fifteen acres. This land, commonly known by the name of Scott's tract, or the Camp tract, will be set up for sale to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the first of May next, between the hours of eleven A. M. and two P. M. at Zachariah Brock's Tavern in Manchester, on the following terms, viz.—One third of the purchase money to be paid down, one third in six months, and the remaining third in twelve months from the day of sale. Bond and security will be required for the punctual payment of the credit instalments, on which payment being made, a proper conveyance will be executed by JOHN HEVENINGHAM. Chesterfield, March 28.—(ep4ds).
HATS AND SHOES.
AN ASSORTMENT JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY JUDSON & BURR, Second door above the Eagle—ALSO, THREE Bales India Cottons, 1 Cafe 4-4 fine Irish Linens, 2 tons country refined Bar Iron. March 28.—(e p 6t).
NOTICE.
THE subscribers having put an end to their retail business, request the debtors to this firm to come forward, without loss of time, to have their accounts audited, and to pay what may be due. As great indulgence has been already given, further cannot reasonably be expected. George M'Credie will attend at this place, for the purposes of settling the accounts, and receiving payments. Those who do not pay, or give satisfactory assurance of paying soon, must blame themselves if suits are instituted against them. LYLE & M'CREDIE. Manchester, Feb. 5.—(ep8w.)
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE Subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with first fidelity. THOMAS NORVELL. He has for sale—A FEW SHARES IN THE MANCHESTER TURNPIKE. Also—Old State Certificates, bearing six per cent interest. March 12. (v)
ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS,
HAVE FOR SALE, AT THEIR STORE IN THIS CITY,
ON THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS: LONDON particular Madeira Wine in gr. casks, Old Sherry Wine in do. Well-India Rum, Whisky and Brandy, in hds. Ceres and gr. casks. Brown Sugar in hds. and barrels. Brimstone, Alum, and Copperas. Snuff in bottles, assorted in small casks. Cotton and Wool Cards, forced in boxes. Spinning Cotton in bales, and Feathers. Ozonbrigs, Hellen Rolls and Ticklenburgs. German Seythes, Cutting Knives, and Whet Stones. Blistered Steel, Bar Iron and Nails, Pots, Dutch Ovens, and other Cast Iron & hollow ware. Patent Shot, Black Pepper, Salt, &c. &c. They continue to receive country produce on storage, and dispose thereof, as commission merchants, on moderate terms. March 23.—(e Tu. 4w).
FOR SALE.
A FEMALE SERVANT, 35 years of age. She is a good sempstress and house servant, and is perfectly honest. Apply at this office. March 19. (eTu.3t.)
THE Subscriber intends to practise LAW in the County Courts of Mecklenburg, Halifax, Lunenburg and Brunswick; & in the District Courts of Brunswick and Prince Edward. Any person wishing to employ him in their business, may have ready communication with him at Lombard Grove, Mecklenburg, where he will reside. RICHARD APPERSON. February 19. eTsw
FOR SALE.
A LIKELY young negro fellow, a BLACK SMITH by trade, and is well acquainted with the making of plantation utensils. For terms apply to PETER RUST. Richmond County, Feb. 8.—eTsm
THE subscriber wishes to sell the HOUSE & LOTS in Williamson where he resided the last year—there are four acres of ground, with a comfortable dwelling, and every necessary out house; has new enclosures; is situated in an agreeable part of the city, and possesses the advantage of having excellent water in the street. The terms are one thousand dollars. WILLIAM MCGADLISH. Williamsonburg, March 12. (3tt&1w2m)
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN-AWAY on the 23rd of February, two Negro Men, JESSE and ISHAM. Jesse is very nearly white, and upon a slight examination would pass as such, he is about six feet high, rather slender legs for his height, is about 25 years old, by trade a Cooper, at which business he is very expert; he is a very ingenious handy fellow, and can turn his hand to almost any thing. I expect he will pass by the name of Jesse Cottrell, as he has frequently assumed that name, his clothing I know nothing of, but knowing he has a variety, it would be unnecessary to undertake to describe his dress. Isham is also about six feet high, of a yellowish complexion, about 19 years old, and as stout a fellow as any in the state, of his age, he has rather a down look, and moves slowly, with a kind of a limp or hitch in his walk, which may be discovered upon examination. His dress was, a fur hat almost new, with the brim nearly eat off by rats or mice, a grey twilled coating with hoppers, striped swans down jacket, blue cloth pantaloons, and a pair of shoes such as negroes generally wear, nailed all round, he has never been used to work in the field, his chief employment was attending to a garden, and jobbing, at which business he is very handy and obliging. I do expect they will endeavour to keep together, as they are brothers, and I am convinced Isham was persuaded off by Jesse. I am inclined to think they will endeavour to make to some of the northern states, and try to pass as freemen. I will give the above reward, if delivered to me in Charles City County, or twenty dollars for either; or ten dollars for each, to have them secured in jail, so that I get them again. Charles City County, March 18, 1805. W. B. CHRISTIAN. 3ttu. 3wq.
IN CHANCERY.
At a court of quarterly session, held for Cumberland county, the 25th of February, 1805. William M. Allen, and James Cody } merchants and partners acting under the firm of Allen and Cody, Plaintiffs, Against Joseph Bradley, John Bradley, Martin S. } Devenport, executor of David Devenport, deceased, Francis Devenport, & Jef. } Defendants, fe Dowdy.
THIS day came the plaintiffs by their attorney, and the defendants Joseph Bradley, & John Bradley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this state; On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants, Joseph Bradley and John Bradley do appear here on the first day of April next, to answer the complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of this county. A Copy, Teste, SAMUEL HOBSON, d. c. c. c. March 26.—(e to 2mp)
VIRGINIA.
At a Superior court of Chancery, held in Richmond the 23rd day of March, 1805. Between James Anderson and Philip Thurman, } merchants & partners acting under the firm of James Anderson and company. Plaintiffs, And Bernard Markham, & Francis Osborne } executor of George Markham deceased. Defendants.
THE defendant, Bernard Markham, 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 country, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the 23rd day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c. March 26. (e to 2m)
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of BUCHANAN, DUNLOP & CO. of Petersburg, ROBERT POLLOK & CO. of Richmond, and DUNLOP, POLLOK & CO. of Manchester, are hereby Notified, that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become bankrupt of the said firm, and they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins residing in Richmond, or the subscriber residing in Petersburg, who alone are authorized to make collection, and grant discharge—Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney For JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. eptf
IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE of the ENQUIRER.