The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1808-01-23 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
VOL. 4.]
RICHMOND, SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1808.
[No. 80.]
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
TO PRINTERS—FOR SALE, on very reasonable terms: About 500 wt. of BURGEIS, and 300 of BREVIAR; The same Type on which the Enquirer was lately printed.
SALES AT AUCTION. ON Tuesday, the 2d day of February next, at the V. office of the subscriber, will be sold positively, WITHOUT RESERVE, a large and general assortment of DRY GOODS—Imported...
Terms of sale—For all purchases under $100 cash, above $100 and under $200, 60 days, and above $200, six months credit. Negotiable notes with approved endorsers will be required.
The sale will be continued from day to day until the whole quantity is sold.
JAMES BROWN, Jr. Richmond, 18th Jan. 1808. FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS—John P. Shields's account with G. L. Haller. 1807, April 26. To entrance-money for three daughters of John P. Shields at $5 for each, according to established rules...
CR. 1807, April 26. By cash received of John P. Shields $45 00. Sept. 12. do. do. do. do. 25 00. Oct. 27. do. do. do. do. of Mrs. Shields 20 00. Nov. Coal, mutton, waggon hire as per his own acct. 79 56. Deduct 169 56. Balance due to G. L. Haller, $119 75.
1. Note given to me for the above balance in lieu of cash. 2. After the first quarter, no advance paid by John P. Shields, contrary to the established rules of this institution. 3. No interest charged for the delay of payment. 4. Music and dancing-masters paid cash by myself for the three daughters of John P. Shields. 5. No charge made for the use of my Forte-Piano during nearly 9 months. 6. A deduction of $5 per quarter, that is of $45 altogether, spontaneously made by me of the fees for public tuition of his three daughters, whereas my usual fee is $15 per quarter for each young lady, payable in advance. 7. Sundry other minute expenses incurred on account of his three daughters have been omitted. Thus much in favour of John P. Shields; and yet said John P. Shields asserts in his advertisement of the 16th instant, that upon a fair settlement he is not one cent to G. L. HALLER. Jan. 21. (H.)
ENOCH SULLIVAN respectfully informs his customers and the public in general, that he has just received a handsome addition to his former Stock, which renders his assortment very complete, consisting of:—Silver Ware and Jewellery, plated, gilt, morocco & wood Castors, plated and brass Candlesticks, plated and steel Snuffers, silver, plated and Britannia Spoons and Ladles, Britannia and Pewter Tea Pots and Mugs, Waiters, Tea Trays, Caddies, Snuffer Trays and Bread Baskets, Knives and Forks, &c. Desk Knives, Letter Racks, Marking Types, Paper Folders, Ink-stands, wafers, &c.—Razors, Hones, Strops, Boxes, Brushes, Hair-powder, Bags, Windsor Soap, Wart Plaster, &c.—Cams, horsemen's and pocket Pistols, plated and steel Spurs, Powder Horns, Flasks, Shot Bags, Bird Nets, Horn Tumblers, sportsman's Knives, patent Cork Screws, Horse Phlegms, Dog Collars, switch & chair Whips, Canes with end without spears, gilt and wood case Pocket Compasses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases and Pocket Books, Ivory, tortoiseshell and horn Combs, head, tooth, nail, comb, clothes, hearth, floor and shoe Brushes, hall, globe and hand Lamps, plated and gilt bottle Slides, &c. Ivory and bone Chessmen & Boards, Battle Doors, Shuttle Cocks, Elastic Glove Ties, Carters, Suspenders, &c. Pebble and Glass, silver, gilt, plated, tortoiseshell and steel Spectacles, reading and optic Glasses, Goggles, &c. steel, hair and leather Cases, gold, silver, conch-shell and pearl Buttons, silver and plated mounting Pens, Pencil Cases, Tooth Picks, Tweezers, &c. Thimbles, Bodkins, sewing, tampering, netting and knitting Needles, Reaves' Colours, &c.—gold, gilt and steel Chains, Seals and Keys, with an assortment of Watch Materials, silver, tobacco and snuff Boxes, &c. Swords, Belts, Nots, Epauletts, Plumes, Sashes, Stocks, &c. Flutes, Fifes, Clarinets, Trumpets, French Horns and Drums. E. Sullivan continues to execute orders in his line of profession. Jan. 21. [tf]
THE subscriber intends to leave the state of Virginia in a few days. THOMAS RANDOLPH. Athens, Jan. 21. [14]
WILLIAM TEMPLE, has received by the ship Herschell from Liverpool, and Calpe from London, an extensive supply of MERCHANDIZE, suitable to the present and approaching season, which he will sell low. Oct. 10. [tf]
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD—Runaway about the 1st instant from the service of Mr. William Rawleigh (to whom he was hired) a black man named JACKSON, a house carpenter by profession, of thin consumptive appearance, about forty years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high. From circumstances attending his employment, it is believed he intends making his way to one of the eastern states and has been provided with false papers of freedom. If taken within the state and delivered me here or secured that I get him, I will give fifty dollars, or if taken out of the state, one hundred dollars. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun. Richmond, Dec. 29. [epf]
JOHNSON and REAT, Jewellers & Silversmiths, Richmond; a few doors above the Bell-Tavern, and just opposite Col. Mayo's new building; beg leave to inform the inhabitants of Richmond, Manchester, and their Vicinities, that they have on hand a large supply of Work, composed of the latest Fashions, viz.—An elegant assortment of pearl and topaz Breast Pins, Finger Rings and Bracelets, plain gold do. of nearly all patterns, Miniature Settings, mourning and fancy Lockets, Ear Rings, mourning and fancy, cornelian, topaz, plain gold and common Watch Keys, gold, pebble and glass Seals, gold and gilt Chains, mourning and fancy gold mounted Necklaces, plain and ornamented Combs, pearl and tortoiseshell Sagar Boxes, Dirks, Pen Knives, and Scissors; a general assortment of silver Spoons and Ladles, Scissor Chains, Thimbles, Pencil Cases, Pens, Spectacles, Tooth Picks, Ink Stands, Snuff boxes and Tweezers, Morocco Pocket Books and Thread Cases; Also, silver and plated Table Ware, consisting of Coffee, Tea and Milk Pots, Bread Baskets, Sugar Dishes, Castors, Tumblers, Salt Stands and Candlesticks; and a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate; All of which they offer to their friends on the most moderate terms that can be afforded. Orders from any place will be thankfully received and speedily despatched. December 4. [epf]
JOHN ALCOCK, informs his friends and the public at large, that he has just received, and is now opening, next door to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure's vending, a large assortment of Merchandise, consisting of the following articles:—Carpenters and Joiners Tools, iron and steel Locks and Hinges, for house work and cabinet ware. I also carry on my Cabinet Manufactory, as usual adjoining the fire insurance office, and have on hand three thousand dollars worth of furniture, finished in the best workman-like manner and in the newest fashion. Also, Windsor Chairs. I will sell all of the above goods, very low for cash, or good paper at a short date. Sept. 5. [epf]
THE subscribers having formed a connection in the Grocery line, under the firm of BRIDGES & ROBERTSON, they now offer for sale at their Store on the corner of the street leading to Byrd's ware-house, and opposite to Messrs. Jno. & Robt. Gamble, Jr's.—A general assortment of GROCERIES—among which are Antigua Rum, Soap, Candles, Holland Gin, Rice, Spanish Indigo, 4th pf. Cogniac Brandy, Northern Cheese, Raspberry ditto, Best Spanish Segars, London particular Madeira, Hibbert's Porter and Port, Sherry & Teneriffa ditto, Brown Stout, English, Swedish and Country Iron, Best green Coffee, Nail and spike Rod, Brown & Loaf Sugar, Pickled Salmon, Best Chocolate, F. F. Gun-powder in Kegs, Imperial, Raisins, Almonds, Hyson, Pepper, Ginger, Young Hyson & Queens-Ware, &c. &c. Souiching, &c. Which they will dispose of on liberal terms for cash, country produce, or on the usual credit to punctual customers. JAMES BRIDGES, Wm. ROBERTSON. Richmond, Dec. 4. [tf]
NOTICE!!—The subscriber purposes leaving this City in the course of a few days, has determined to dispose of the whole or any part of his stock now remaining on hand at a very reduced price; which consists of a large and superb assortment of Mahogany Furniture, Mattresses of all kinds and sizes, Paper-hangings, Window Blinds, Fringes, Tassels, Cords, &c. &c. W. HAIGHT. N.B. Those who feel inclined to purchase, will apply opposite the City Tavern, on the main street. Dec. 31. [tf]
ENGLISH KIT SHOES.—Just received and for sale by Dodge & Cobb, 3 trunks Ladies' & Misses white, black, figured and lace pattern KID SHOES, of Jackson's manufacture, London; Also, Gentlemen's best superfine London Hats. Jan. 7. [tf]
FOR SALE, 121,000 acres of LAND in Kentucky county, in the forks of Great Sandy river; 24,000 do. in Tazewell county, on the waters of Clinch river; 20,000 do. in the county of Wythe, on Reed and Peak creeks; 1,000 do. in Randolph county, on the waters of Cheat river; Also, 30,000 acres of Virginia Land Warrants. The above will be sold very low, and great accommodation given in the payments. To RENT, a Brick House, on Shockoe-Hill, in a good neighborhood, and possessing every accommodation for a family. THOS: NORVELL. Dec. 19. [tf]
NOTICE—All persons indebted to the late Alexander Banks, dec'd. of Manchester, are hereby requested to come forward, and discharge their accounts as speedily as possible; and those persons having claims against the estate will bring in their claims properly authenticated, when provision will be made for their discharge, by ROBERT GRAHAM, Adm'r. of the estate of Alex'r. Banks, with the will annexed. Manchester, Dec. 31. [tf]
PUBLIC SALE—On Saturday the 23rd day of January ensuing, will be sold, at the plantation of the late Alexander Banks of Manchester, the entire stock of Cattle, Corn, Fodder, Hay, Plantation Utensils, &c. Terms of sale—Cash for all sums under 20 dollars, over twenty dollars, six months credit, the purchaser giving negotiable notes with approved endorsers, payable at the Bank of Virginia. ROBERT GRAHAM, Adm'r. of the estate of Alex'r. Banks, with the will annexed. Dec. 31. [tds.]
SALES of Valuable Property.—On Monday the 15th day of February ensuing, will be exposed to public sale, at the late dwelling house of Alexander Banks, deceased, a variety of Household & Kitchen Furniture, three or four likely Negro Men, a few excellent Milch Cows, two Horses, a small Waggon and Gear, &c. &c. Terms of sale—Six months credit for all sums over fifty dollars, the purchasers giving negotiable notes with approved endorsers, payable at the Bank of Virginia. R. GRAHAM, Adm'r. of the estate of Alex'r. Banks, with the will annexed. Dec. 31. [tds.]
RESAL TEAS.—The subscriber has just on hand a few chests and boxes fresh Imperial and Young Hyson Teas; Also, a few pieces best Company Nankeen, with an assortment of Satine, silks, Gauzes and sewing Silks. Having laid in the above articles himself, in Canton, he can vouch for the quality and can sell them very cheap. ROBT. N. PAGE. Jan. 12. [tt & T. H.]
PHILADELPHIA GRAND LOTTERY—Highest Prize 10,000 dollars. Authorized by an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, for the encouragement of USEFUL ARTS.
CASH PRIZES table with 3 columns: Prize number, Amount, Total. 1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars 10,000. 2 do. of 5,000 10,000. 5 do. of 1,000 5,000. 10 do. of 500 5,000. 20 do. of 200 4,000. 40 do. of 100 4,000. 100 do. of 50 5,000. 200 do. of 20 4,000. 500 do. of 10 5,000. 1,000 do. To consist of machines for opening offcut worsted & open wrought woollen clothing into wool, valued at one hundred dollars each. (Patent right included) 100,000. 1,000 do. To consist of rights for manufacturing ornament mouldings, for dwelling houses and shipping, valued at fifty dollars each 50,000.
Subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. The most valuable Cash Prizes from 200 dollars and upwards, to be determined as follows: First drawn number on the first ten days' drawing, each $200. Ditto ditto on the succeeding ten days', each 500. Ditto ditto on the succeeding five days', each 1,000. Ditto ditto on the succeeding two days', each 5,000. Ditto ditto on the last day's drawing 10,000. This Lottery will positively commence drawing on the twenty-third day of February next, and will be completed in 28 days at intervals, under the superintendence of Gentlemen appointed by the Governor, to whom approved security has been given, for the faithful drawing of the Lottery agreeably to the scheme. The numbering for the wheels has so far progressed, under the direction of Mr. James Ollers, as to justify fixing the day of drawing. The cash prizes will be paid at the bank in thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, the Machines and Composition rights delivered to order, on payment of the deduction as above. All prizes must be demanded in one year after the drawing, or they will be considered as forfeited after that time. Tickets at one dollar and 50 cents each, to be had of Wm. Pritchard and Fitzhughson and Potter.
The price of Tickets will advance as the drawing progresses. Note—The purchaser or holder of every ticket, will be entitled to a valuable patent right for manufacturing Sago, Starch, and Hair-Powder, from Potatoes, by a process entirely new, besides a chance of the many valuable cash prizes. Jan. 14. [epf]
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. The Co-partnership of Taylor & Brown was by mutual consent, dissolved the 31st December last. All persons having claims against the concern will apply for settlement to James Brown, jun. who is authorised to receive all monies due thereto. THOMAS TAYLOR, JAMES BROWN, Jr. Richmond, Jan. 5, 1808.
THE AUCTION & COMMISSION BUSINESS will in future be carried on by the Subscriber in the tenement heretofore occupied by Taylor & Brown, which is well calculated for the reception of a large quantity of goods. He has on hand for sale, both for cash and on credit, a large assortment of GROCERIES: Amongst which are, 15 months old ANTIGUA RUM, New, Brown and Loaf Sugar by the hhd. and barrel, Imperial, Hesson and Young Hyson Teas, Coffee, Cogniac Brandy, Pennsylvania Whiskey, Salt in sacks, 9 years old Brazil Wine in hlds. First quality Madeira in pipes, hlds. & qr. casks, Sherry Wine, &c. &c. &c. And a quantity of Dry Goods suitable for the season. JAMES BROWN, Jr. Jan. 5. [tf]
FEMALE EDUCATION will be continued at Mount-airr, the ensuing year, under the direction of Miss Terrell; who will teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography. The school will be opened on Monday the 18th January. Terms—For Board and Tuition, each finding her own bedding, $100 per annum, paid quarterly in advance; and as provisions will be made in due time for the reception of boarders, no deduction can be made for entering a boarder after a part of the first quarter has elapsed nor for the necessary vacations. HUMPHREY HILL. Caroline, Dec. 17. [15]
KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR—Have just received by the late arrivals from London & Liverpool, in addition to their Fall Assortment, 1 bale London superfine Cloths and Cassimere, 20 do. Kendal Cottons, 2 do. Carpets and Carpeting, 4 boxes 4-4 Irish Linen, 1 do. Diapers, Lawns and Sheetings. All of which will be sold low for cash or on a short credit. Dec. 15. [epf]
JUST RECEIVED, a general assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, of superior quality—For sale by J. DARMSDATT. Oct. 23. [tf]
MORE CHEAP GOODS—JOHN KING, again respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he has just received, by the late arrivals from Philadelphia and New-York, a general assortment of Fashionable and Seasonable goods, which are now opening at his Store, the second door below the Eagle-Tavern; where they may be had upon as good terms, for cash, as at any other place in the City. November 6. [epf]
PUBLIC VENDUE.—By virtue of a deed of trust from Wm. Hall to the subscribers, of sundry property, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due William Shanks (as will more fully appear by referring to said deed, dated 5th Dec. 1806, and recorded at the Husting court of Petersburg, 6th April, 1807;) Will be sold without reserve, for ready money, on Thursday the 4th February next, the sloop ALEXANDRIA, burthen between 30 and 40 tons, with all her tackle and apparel, as she now lies at Rocketts. SAMUEL TURNER, } Trustees. DANIEL EPES, January 14. [tds.]
TO THE PUBLIC.—The subscribers beg leave to announce to the public that the whole line of Stages from Petersburg to Virginia, to Charleston in South Carolina, is now in complete order; so that persons inclined to adopt that method of travelling, (but many of whom have been heretofore deterred on account of part of the line having been out of repair) will in future meet with a certain, speedy, & comfortable conveyance—From Petersburg to Fayetteville, the proportion of the line for which the subscribers have contracted, the rate of fare will be seven cents per mile, with a privilege to each passenger of 20lbs. of baggage. Every 150lbs. of baggage over that privilege will pay as one passenger or in proportion; but while every attention will be paid to the baggage, there will be no responsibility for its loss. WM. GHOLSON & WALLACE. Brunswick, (Va.) Jan. 14. [10]
TO RENT.—Four Commodious TENEMENTS, near the Armory.—For House, Two SAWYERS. E. J. HARVEY. Jan. 2. [epf]
THE subscriber has opened an Auction & Commission Store in the house opposite Col. Gamble's, on the cross-street, where he will receive and dispose of Goods either at public or private sale. He has now on hand, at Private Sale, prime Muscovado Sugars in hlds. and barrels, Loaf Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Holland Gin, French Brandy and Vidonia Wine; Pine Apple Cheese, Demijohns, and a few cases well assorted hollow Glass Ware. M. M. MYERS. Richmond, Jan. 14, 1808. [2awf]
WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, on the 18th day of January next, at the door of the Eagle-Tavern, ninety-two thousand, seven hundred and thirty acres of western LANDS, lying in the counties of Montgomery, Harrison and Kanawha. A credit of one, two, three and four years will be allowed, if satisfactory security shall be given. SAMUEL GREENHOW. Richmond, Oct. 7. [oadwls.]
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that Mr. JOHN CHEW of Urbanna, is authorised and empowered by the subscribers to transact any business relative to the late James Mills, Jr. Robert Spratt, Overton Cosby and Dr. George D. Spratt. JOHN MINOR, JAMES ROSS. (lawaw) Jan. 12.
ADVERTISEMENT. Will be sold, to the highest bidder, upon 12 months credit, on the 10th day of February, (if fair, if not the next fair day) at the plantation of the late Col. Wm. Nelson, of King William, two parcels of LAND, one of an hundred acres more or less, adjoining the estate of Col. John Taylor, known by the name of Horn Quarter—the other of 205 acres, adjoining Mr. William West and Mr. James Mearns, which was some years ago bought of a Mr. Harry Shackelford. At the same time and place will be sold for cash, three large Imported Stills, very little injured, and a large Boiler. The administrator being anxious to pay off every just debt against the said estate, earnestly requests the creditors to bring in their claims and substantiate, that arrangement may be made to satisfy them; those indebted will please to settle their accounts as soon as possible—the estate not being in a situation for long indulgence. CHARLES C. PAGE. Adm'r with the will annexed of Col. Wm. Nelson. (72awf.)
IN CHANCERY.—Middlesex County Court, December, 1807. Mary Callis, Elizabeth Minor, Ann Tomkins, John McLaughlin and Mary Overton his wife, Peter Cosby, George Tiller and Mary his wife, Complainants—Against John Cosby, David Cosby, Wm. Harvey and Judy his wife—And Audres and Polly his wife, and also Meriwether and Barbary Minor his wife, Defendants. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; On motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered, that the defendants do appear here at March court next and answer the complaints in bill, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Enquirer for two months successively and another post at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy, TH: MUSE, c. m. c. Jan. 14. [2awf]
LOST, between Hanover Court House, and the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, this day, a red Morocco Pocket-Book, with Bank Notes, to the amount of ninety-five dollars—one fifty dollar note of the U. States' branch at Savannah, No. 5563—two twenty dollar notes of the Virginia Bank, and a five dollar, the numbers of the three last not now recollected; with two Bonds of Warner L. Wormeley's of a thousand dollars, given to Robert B. Gaines of King and Queen, one of five hundred due the first of January 1810, and the other also of five hundred dollars due in January 1811, with sundry other papers that can be of no service to any person but the owner. Who ever will deliver the said Pocket-Book with the ninety five dollars and all the other papers that were in it when lost, to Mr. Poitiaux of this city, or to the subscriber residing in King William near Hanover Courthouse, shall receive twenty dollars. THOMAS CARY NELSON. Richmond, Dec. 23. [2awf]
VIRGINIA vs. wii.—At a Chancery District Court held in the city of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April, 1806. Benskin H. Hilliard, Plaintiff—Against Armstead Hilliard and Reuben Jones, Defendants. The defendant Armstead Hilliard not having entered his appearance and given security according to the acts 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 motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former Capitol in this city. A Copy, ANTY. ROBINSON, c. c. Dec. 21. [lawaw]
DOMESTIC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.
COMMUNICATION.
GENERAL WILKINSON.
The Court of Enquiry demanded by this retired officer, convened on Monday; but, for want of the necessary documents, adjourned till ten o'clock this day. The subject of investigation is highly important, and has already excited much sensibility. It is interesting, not only to the General and his personal friends, but also to the army, to the government, and to the public at large. A demonstration before Congress, by a member, of the influence of the mass of testimony already adduced, and the consequent debates of that honorable body, are naturally calculated to bias the feelings and to induce the mind to prejudice the cause. Strong, however, in conscious integrity, the general has hitherto suffered and will continue to suffer, in silence—confident, that the result of the enquiry will be such, as to arrest the torrent of prejudice, and to place his character on high ground. Twenty years of General Wilkinson's life has been devoted to public service; and the duties he has discharged have been highly useful to his country, and hitherto considered as equally honorable to himself. A reputation, like his, cannot easily be shaken. It is hoped the public will not be hasty in deciding on so important a case—but pause and reflect—till circumstances are fully elucidated; in short, till they have heard both sides of the question.—Nat. Int.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Oldtown to Mr. Tiffey, dated Jan. 3, 1803. To-morrow the Circuit Court of the United States commences at this place. The Judges have arrived, but Burr and Blemmerhasset have not, the general opinion, that they will not make their appearance, the town is full of strangers, many of the members of the General Assembly have gone to private lodgings and the citizens have exerted themselves to make them all as comfortable as possible.
Extract of a letter from Oldtown, dated November 23, 1807. We learn that the British government of Canada are making every preparation for a war with the U. States, that it is practicable; they are using all the influence that money and language will have with the Indians, to excite them to hostilities with the U. States; and I am confident they have so far accomplished their object, that it there is a war with Britain, we shall have almost all the Indians of this western world to contend with. They have sent belts and speeches to all the nations and tribes of Indians east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio, requiring them all to come and see their father the governor of Canada, saying that he has many things of great importance to say to them; that they expect a war with the U. S. and the Indians must all join him; that it is expected they will have to wade up to their knees in blood, and that their great father the King will give them every thing they will require for their services, &c.
We have now upwards of 1000 strange Indians within 30 miles of this place, exclusive of those belonging here; they pretend that they have come to this quarter for the purpose of hunting, which is a fallacious account indeed; as there are no good hunting grounds of consequence more than what is occupied by the native Indians. Many of them are from Lake Superior, and others from the Mississippi, &c. What can be their object time only will determine.
Extract of a letter from an intelligent person residing among the Indians, near Fort Wayne, in the Indiana Territory, dated 5th December, 1807. This is to inform you that speeches from the British agents at Malden, are, at this time, passing through this country, informing the Indians, that their father, King George, had sent seven large vessels to America, loaded with soldiers, to relieve his Red Children from oppression, and restore their country to them again; and inviting them to repair to Malden as soon as possible.
An extract of another letter from a person residing on the borders of Lake Michigan, on whose information confidence may be placed, dated Dec. 5, 1807.
I hold it my duty to present you my opinion respecting the Indian, called the prophet, as assured that he is immediately under British influence, and exercising his arts to induce a war against the U. States. How far he will be able to effect the object I am not prepared to determine. The British agent no longer covers his intercourse with the Indians with the common veil of decency; but with exaggerated accounts of the arrival of British forces inviting them from all quarters to war against America.
Having been engaged on Wednesday, at the Court of Enquiry until some time after the Senate took up the report in the case of Mr. Smith, we are only able to present a general view of their proceedings on that day. The business, we understand, was opened by the Vice-President informing Mr. Smith that this was the day assigned for hearing him by counsel, and desiring him to name his counsel or which he named Francis S. Key and Luther Martin. It was then moved that the sense of the senate be taken on permitting Mr. Smith to be heard by the counsel, thus named, distinctly. With regard to Mr. Key there was no objection or division; on admitting Mr. Smith to be heard by Mr. Martin, the senate divided, and seventeen members, a majority of those present, rising in the negative, permission was consequently refused. Mr. Key thereupon appeared as counsel for Mr. Smith.
Mr. Smith then stated that he had an application to make by his counsel; on which Mr. Key rose, and after a few preliminary remarks read an affidavit signed by Mr. Smith, expressing his confidence in being able to invalidate the prominent allegations against him, as exhibited in the report before the senate, and specifically stating the names of persons who could disprove the charges.
Mr. Key, on this affidavit, made an application for allowing Mr. Smith a reasonable time and the proper means for obtaining testimony.
Some progress had been made in the disposition of this application before we entered the senate chamber. The argument, which subsequently ensued (as well as that, as we are informed, which preceded) was of a desultory character, and by no means sufficiently interesting to give in much detail.
Those who advocated an allowance of the application contended that on a motion of expulsion the accused member ought to enjoy the privilege of vindicating himself by having extended to him the means of obtaining proper testimony; and that although a considerable delay might arise from the exercise of this privilege, yet he had a right to demand it, such delay being a much less inconvenience than that of condemning a man of his

standing unheeded, that to come to a decision without the allowance of this right, was virtually to condemn him without a hearing; that the application in its present general shape, was the most correct that could be made, as, after agreeing to it, the Senate would be at liberty to fix the time proper to be given, and determine the requisite means for obtaining testimony. They further contended that the Senate possessed the power of enforcing the attendance of witnesses, as incidental to several important powers vested in them by the Constitution, without which authority those powers would be idle and altogether inoperative; that in the present instance, however, it might not, perhaps, be necessary to coerce the attendance of witnesses, as it might be agreed to take depositions.
On the other hand, it was said that the application was couched in terms which were too vague and general; it was not denied that a reasonable time and the proper means should be allowed to the accused to make a defence, but it was contended that it became the Senate in the first instance to fix the time and means, instead of adopting an abstract proposition which might by future misconstruction be productive of great and injurious delay. The right of an accused Senator, to all the forms of judicial trial was strenuously denied; and it was insisted that the Senate did not, in such a case either possess the power of coercing the attendance of witnesses, or of compensating them for their attendance; that in this case such an attempt would be in the highest degree injurious, if not impracticable, as a great number of public men in the remote parts of the Union were named either as witnesses, or as implicated in the conspiracy.
Of those who, we heard speak, Messrs. Bayard and Hillhouse expressed the former, and Messrs. Giles, Adams and Anderson the latter opinions. Neither of those gentlemen, however, took the whole ground ascribed to them collectively.
About 5 o'clock a motion was made to postpone the further consideration of the application, and carried without opposition.
It was then determined to print the affidavit of Mr. Smith, and the second report of the select committee, the substance of which we have heretofore stated.
Yesterday, the Senate were engaged until a late hour on the case of Mr. Smith. After a wide debate on a variety of propositions relative to the time proper to be allowed to Mr. Smith to make his defence, and the species of testimony proper to be admitted, and the means of producing it, the various resolutions, with the affidavit of Mr. Smith, were, without a division, referred to a select committee, composed of Messrs. Anderson, Giles, Adams, Crawford and Bayard.
We shall in a future paper give a sketch of the arguments.
COURT OF ENQUIRY in the case of GEN. WILKINSON.
On Wednesday, a little before noon, the court was opened; when the Judge-Advocate said, that having a motion to make which required deliberation, he would move that the court should be cleared. The court was accordingly cleared, and remained cleared for nearly an hour. On the doors being opened, the Judge-Advocate read the following decision of the Court:
Perceiving the Editor of a public Newspaper in the act of taking notes, it was not proper to consider whether the daily publication of the proceedings was, or was not consistent with the rules which the impartial administration of justice render indispensable.
The rule in all military courts respecting evidence, is, that in order effectually to guard and preserve its purity, no person cited to appear as a witness shall be allowed to be present during the examination of any of the previous witnesses.
It would be a species of subornation and afford a valid objection to testimony, if a witness by hearing all that had been previously testified, should model his evidence by that of the witnesses before examined; [see Tytler p. 150.] yet who can say that this previous testimony would not influence even well intentioned witnesses? and it would certainly give consistency and uniformity to any combination that impure witnesses might make, either to persecute an accused person, or save a criminal.
By the Constitution of the United States, no man can be convicted of treason without two witnesses to each overt act, the probable intention of this, was to prevent combination, for by examining two witnesses to any one act separately and apart from each other, a combination would be detected; but if a transcript of the previous testimony were put into the hands of a succeeding witness, this wise provision in the Constitution would be rendered nugatory, and the injury done to the administration of justice, would be the same, whether the effect were in the nature of mercy or cruelty.
It might be said, that in crowded courts of justice, persons cited to be witnesses are generally present, when previous witnesses are examined; but to say nothing of the nature of the case where owing to a numerous audience, the court cannot tell who are present, there is a wide difference between what may be retained in the memory by hearing what is delivered, and having a fair copy which might be learned by heart; indeed the chance of inaccuracy in remembering oral testimony is so great, that the discovery of a combination is not merely probable but almost certain by the confusion such witnesses would be liable to.
Military courts generally sit in garrisons or camps, and naval ones always sit on board of ships; under these circumstances persons cited to be witnesses are always kept out of court while previous witnesses are under examination; and where the audience happens to be numerous or from any other cause, there is a possibility of such evidences being accidentally present, the Judge Advocate expressly gives public warning for them to retire.
No witness is allowed to read his testimony, and no cautions are courts, and so anxious to guard against subornation, that preliminary questions, whether the witness has been instructed what to say, are sometimes put; all a witness can be allowed is, to recur to notes in cases where detail is to dates, and such like minutiae, are necessary to establish a fact with accuracy.
A court of enquiry is in its nature a preliminary court, and may be succeeded by a court of judgement. It therefore has no power to inflict punishment, nor even to give opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused, unless specially required so to do. If before the defendant now before this court were to be hereafter brought before a court martial, the publicity of the testimony would be a violation of the fundamental principles of justice, which (as far as human nature is capable) requires that the mind of the judge should be uninfluenced by any previous information on the subject:—The publication of matters within the jurisdiction and in presence of a court is esteemed a contempt, and punishments have issued on the publishers who being brought before the court have been sentenced to imprisonment.
From the foregoing it is clear that no person, not a member of the court, except the prosecutor and the defendant, can be allowed to take notes of the testimony; but it may be asked why not publish the proceeding daily under the restriction not to note the testimony.
In answer to this, it may be asked, how is such a restriction to be carried into effect? Once admits the writer, and the power is in his own hands. But how could the best intentioned writer avoid running into the testimony, in detailing the proceedings, which are made up of testimony, observations upon it, questions arising out of it, and decisions which would convey no idea if unaccompanied by it. What then, is the reporter to publish? The mere ordinary forms usual in all courts? This would not be considered by the public as worth the reading; it might indeed excite curiosity, but could never satisfy it.
Besides the foregoing reasons, the court are uninformed of any precedent in this or any other country where the proceedings of a court of enquiry were published before they were concluded and submitted to the authority by which the court was constituted.
The court have therefore decided that no person, except he be either a prosecutor or defendant, can be permitted to take notes at any of its sittings.
NOTE. —This decision arose from the Editor of the National Intelligencer having attended the sittings of the court, with the view of taking down their proceedings and publishing them.
The court then adjourned to Friday at 10 A.M.
We understand that Messrs. Jno Randolph, Daniel Clarke, and John Rowan, have been notified to attend as witnesses.
WASHINGTON, January 15.
We have at length the pleasure of announcing the arrival of Mr. ROSE in this city. After the cloud of ephemeral untruths which has so long obscured the public vision with regard to the sources of embarrassment as well as actual situation of this gentleman, his certain arrival at the seat of government may be properly considered as cause of felicitation. We understand that the instructions sent by our government to the collector at Norfolk, were considered by Mr. Rose as perfectly satisfactory, and that on the 9th inst. he took passage in a packet for this place. On Wednesday, in consequence of the accidental detention of this vessel below Mount Vernon, a barge was dispatched for him from the Navy Yard, (in virtue, we presume, of directions from the Navy Department) in which he reached the Navy Yard on the ensuing night. We venture, confidently to say, that every facility towards his prompt reception, in the power of the Executive, has been rendered. Nat. Int.
January 18.
Mr. ROSE was, on Saturday, presented to the President.
Case of JOHN SMITH.
The senate were on Thursday almost exclusively engaged in the settlement of preliminary points previous to the main enquiry. On these incidental points we shall confine ourselves to an abstract of the principal arguments adduced.
The President having read the application of Mr. Smith for reasonable time and proper means to obtain testimony, Mr. Adams expressed his readiness to vote for any reasonable proposition which should designate the time and means, but declared himself unfriendly to such a general proposition as that before the senate.
Mr. Giles expressed a coincidence of sentiment with Mr. Adams, and suggested the kind of resolution which he considered it proper for the senate to adopt. While he was thus expressing himself, Mr. Thurston drew up a resolution, which Mr. Giles offered, and which, substantially, postponed the further consideration of the report to the day of to allow Mr. Smith time to adduce testimony.
Mr. Bayard expressed similar ideas to those of Mr. Giles, but thought the object aimed at would be better effected by adopting a resolution of a different form. He said he had prepared two resolutions, one for allowing time, and the other prescribing the mode of obtaining testimony. He then read the first, substantially as follows:
Resolved, that John Smith of Ohio having made affidavit to the materiality of witnesses now absent, by whom he states that he will be able to disprove the charges alleged against him, be allowed time until the day of next, to obtain any witnesses and to procure any evidence he may deem material to his defence.
Mr. Adams said he did not perceive any objection to this proposition. [In a subsequent period of the debate he declared that on further consideration of it, he thought there were serious objections to it.]
Mr. Giles being inclined to think this proposition preferable to that offered by himself, withdrew the latter.
A long discussion then ensued, in which Messrs. Bayard and Hillhouse supported; and Messrs. Anderson, Moore, S. Smith, Gregg and Crawford opposed the foregoing resolution.
During the course of this discussion, it was moved to commit the resolution to a select committee. In the propriety of this course there was a general acquiescence. Mr. Crawford read a resolution, conformable to his ideas of propriety, which in substance, involved a postponement till the day of next, at which time the senate would hear such witnesses as should appear for or against John Smith, whose testimony had a tendency to support or destroy the testimony of Elias Glover, Peter Taylor and Col. James Taylor.
The motion for commitment prevailed, and all the resolutions offered, together with the affidavit of Mr. Smith, were referred to a select committee.
In this discussion all the speakers agreed in the propriety of allowing some time, the only question being as to the proper time. Mr. Gregg expressed himself in favor of allowing till the first of February, while Mr. Bayard said he was not for allowing such a length of time as would preclude a definitive decision during the present session.
Strong objections were urged against precipitating a decision of such vast importance to the sitting member, and the injustice of deciding without allowing him a full hearing, was painted in vivid colors. In answer to this, the charge of the existence of a spirit of precipitation was denied, and it was said that Mr. S. ought, as soon as he heard of the bill found at Richmond, to have prepared himself for his defence; that he ought particularly to have taken these steps, as soon as the report was made on his expulsion; and that it was to be presumed that he had made every preparation he could. To this it was replied that the depositions he had brought with him could not from their nature have been intended as evidence on his trial, but merely intended to show the grounds of his defence and to arrest the force of public opinion that might otherwise have operated materially to his prejudice.
In arguing on the time proper to be allowed, Mr. Anderson went into an examination of various parts of the testimony, to show that the acknowledgements of Mr. Smith tended forcibly to establish the truth of several of the charges, and particularly to confirm the testimony of E. Glover; and that there were several points of the testimony before the Senate which no further testimony could invalidate, and which consequently it was not incumbent on the Senate to allow Mr. S. the means of obtaining.
This suggestion was warmly repelled by Messrs. Hillhouse and Bayard as irrelevant, and they called upon the Senate to refrain from forming a definitive opinion until they had heard both sides of the question.
It was contended by some of the speakers that the resolution to be adopted by the Senate, ought to specify the points of defence, and to limit the witnesses summoned to such persons as could testify on them, and that the inconveniences against obtaining testimony by depositions was so great as to render that course altogether ineligible.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 15.
The committee of Seamen appointed to wait on the Mayor and Council for the purpose of making some provision for the unemployed seamen of New-York, received the following answer:
The committee appointed by the Common Council to provide for the support of seamen out of employment have adopted the following plan:
They have agreed with Capt. Chauncey, of the U. States Navy Yard, to receive such seamen at the Yard, on condition of their signing articles to continue in service during their own pleasure, and perform duty subject to his orders, the Common Council defraying the expenses of their maintenance, which is to include victuals, drink, fuel, candles, and accommodations for lodging.
Whenever this meritorious class of citizens can do better, they are to be at perfect liberty to leave the Navy-Yard, Capt. Chauncey giving notice when they are discharged.
By the Committee.
JOHN BINGHAM, Chairman.
Committee of Ways and Means, Jan. 12. 1808.
N. B. As some may have apprehensions of being trepanned, the Hon. Council pledge their honor to provide that nothing of this nature shall take place.
W. PINKNEY, W. DYCKMAN, W. TRUMAN, J. CAMP, Committee of Seamen.
The Corporation, we understand, have voted one thousand dollars towards a fund for the relief of sailors thrown out of employ by the embargo.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of state to the president of the Philadelphia chamber of commerce.
JANUARY 12, 1808.
"The president of the U. S. authorises me to inform you that it is in contemplation to dispatch to Europe, for public purposes, a vessel or vessels, from time to time, during the period of the embargo—and that previous notice of the time and place of departure will be given, with a view to the accommodation of merchants, and others in their foreign correspondence."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Liverpool to a respectable mercantile house in Philadelphia, dated Nov. 14.
"Every moment of these perilous times brings something interesting. Portugal has at length thrown off the mask; shut her ports [by compulsory no doubt] against us: joining France and Spain in their endeavour to procure a maritime peace, as they term it. We hope soon to inform you that their ships are added to the British navy."
"Thus you see while the storm darkens, our spirits rise and will, we trust, triumph over all Bonaparte schemes—Strange to say, at this moment, there is a considerable export from LONDON of coffee and sugar."
St. Croix and St. Thomas taken by the British. —Captain Powers of the brig Nancy, from Grenada, informs us that he passed the west end of St. Croix, the 26th of the last month, when he saw the British ships of war at anchor. Yesterday near the Capes, he spoke the schooner Philip, Bingham, 17 days out from Barbadoes, bound to Alexandria.—Capt. Bingham informed that before he sailed, advices had been received that the islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas had been taken. Ledger.
Captain Johnson, arrived in Hampton Roads, in 17 days from Martinique, informs us that the 18th of December, two frigates arrived from France with 500 troops, which they landed and sailed on the 26th of the same month, supposed for France.—An embargo was laid from the time of the arrival of the above frigates, until they sailed again, when it was raised. On the 31st of December, in lat. 21, long. 64, captain Johnson was boarded by an officer from the British sloop of war Melville, and treated with great politeness. The officer informed that Admiral Cochrane took possession of St. Croix and St. Thomas on the 25th December. Ib.
NORFOLK, Jan. 5.
Yesterday the court martial on Commodore Barron, Captain Gordon, Captain Hall, and the gunner of the Chesapeake, commenced on board of that frigate.—As we are informed, the ablest and most intelligent of the officers in the U. States service, have been summoned to act as members of the court for the purpose of doing impartial justice to the accused, and of vindicating the honor of the country. No proceedings have as yet transpired, but from such a body, the most upright sentence may be expected.
The Legislature of Jamaica have resolved that the commissioners of correspondence be directed to instruct the Agent to apply to his majesty's ministers, in the event of a war between Great Britain and the United States of America, that such measures may be taken as will enable the governor or lieutenant governor of this island to grant licenses to vessels of that nation trading to this country, with the articles they are now permitted to bring to, and take from, this island, in a manner similar to the existing licensed trade between his majesty's West-India dominions and the enemy's colonies, under the provisions of the present free port law. Kingston paper.
CHARLESTON, January 13.
By the arrival of the Bremen brig GRECE, capt. RUYTER, in 56 days from the Weser, we have received the Hamburg Correspondent to the 23d October, the contents of which have been anticipated by later arrivals from England and France. Capt. Ruyter left the city of Bremen on the 23d October, but did not sail from the mouth of the river until the 16th November. An express boat was sent down to him with orders to sail immediately in consequence of an embargo having been laid by the French in that port. It was also stated, that all the ports of France and her allies were shut against all neutral vessels, excepting such only as brought provisions. Colonial produce was particularly excluded, from a belief that most of it was English property.
The embargo was said to be general in France and the ports under the control of Bonaparte. It is not probable that it was the prospect of this general embargo which induced gen. Armstrong to order the sailing of our vessels from the ports of France, &c.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 15.
Arrived in this town last evening, the hero of Hohenlinden, General VICTOR MOUREAU.
EUROPE.
FROM SWEDEN.
A gentleman who left Gottembourg on the 11th of November, informs that it was reported and believed, that an armistice had been settled between France and Sweden—English vessels had been ordered from Russia, and several had arrived at Gottembourg for freight.
IMPORTANT DECREE.
HAGUE, Oct. 22, 1807.
LOUIS NAPOLEON, by the Grace of God and the Constitution of the Kingdom, King of Holland.
Being desirous of uniting our efforts to those of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, against the common enemy, and having seen the measures already taken by his Imperial Majesty relative to the navigation of the Weser and Elbe, have decreed, and do decree as follows:
Art. 1. Any navigation whatever on and along the coast, from the Dollard to the Weser, is forbidden, unless it is carried on under the immediate convoy of our vessels of war, and only from ports to ports, occupied by our troops.
Art. 2. The entry is prohibited to any vessel whatever, loaded with other articles than those which it is impossible for England to furnish, such as timber, spars, and other products of the North, or vessels in ballast.
Art. 3. Any vessel that shall enter therein, shall be detained, if she be loaded wholly or partly, with Colonial produce, or any Merchandise whatever, of the nature of those that Great-Britain can produce or furnish, the Goods shall be sequestered and laid in Dépôt , for the purpose of determining thereon, after due examination, what shall be proper. Vessels sailing under convoy, shall however be excepted from this disposition, as expressed in the first article.
Art. 4. Our Minister of Finance is charged with the execution of the present Decree.
Given at the Royal Palace, Du Bois, the 20th October, 1807, and the second of our reign.
(Signed) LOUIS.
The Minister Secretary of State, (Signed) W. F. ROELL.
PARIS, Oct. 13.
We just learn from Rennes the defeat of a new scheme of civil war and desolation, set on foot by England; Lahaye St. Hilaire, the well known associate of the brigand, archbishop of Vannes, has been seized, tried, and condemned to death: great numbers of his accomplices were also seized; but the chief assassin being punished, the others have been sent to different departments in Dalmatia, and the Septinsular republic now joined to the kingdom of Italy.
The king of Prussia has become a member of the confederation of the Rhine.
Oct. 17.
The union of the nations of the continent of Europe, has been for a long time created as a mere chimera: but the oracle delivered several years since, is at length accomplished; and the moment is approaching when the English shut up in their islands, will literally be in policy , in commerce , in morality , and in religion , the totus orbe Britannos .
The duke of Saxe-Cobourg-Saalfeld and his brother prince Leopold, are at Paris.
The scholars of the imperial military school of Fontainbleau manoeuvred, a few days ago in presence of the emperor. His majesty gave the word of command himself. He afterwards questioned the scholars in their classes, and appeared satisfied with their answers.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
FRIDAY, Jan. 15.
Mr. Parker from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported a bill for extending the right of suffrage in the Indiana territory; which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Porter from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported a bill supplementary to an act, entitled "an act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt;" which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Green presented a petition from the inhabitants of Nantucket, praying the erection of certain buoys in the entrance of Nantucket and other places.—Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. G. W. Campbell from the committee of Ways and Means reported a bill for the relief of Edward Weld and Samuel Beebee; which was twice read and referred.
The bill for continuing the salaries of certain officers of government was returned from the Senate with an amendment making those salaries "perpetual."
Mr. Stanford said the word "perpetual" was an unusual phraseology. The bill was a partial and not a general bill, or he should have no objection to its being made permanent. He moved that the House do not concur with the amendment, and called for the yeas and nays upon the motion.
Mr. Campbell moved to amend the amendment, of the Senate by inserting "permanent" instead of "perpetual."
Mr. Stanford objected to this; for by omitting the term of limitation to the bill, the Senate had made it permanent till repealed; so that "permanent" or "perpetual" were superfluous.
Mr. Campbell withdrew his motion.
Mr. Stanford's motion recurring.
After a long and sultry discussion, Mr. Bibb moved to strike out "made perpetual" and insert "continued in force without limitation."
This motion was negatived.
The question then recurring on concurrence, The question was taken by yeas and nays on concurring and negatived—yeas 26, and 82 nays.
Mr. Randolph from the committee appointed to wait upon the President of the U. States with two resolutions passed on Wednesday last, together with certain documents laid on the table of this House, reported that they had obeyed the order of the House and had received for answer from the President that, in relation to the first resolution, he would send an answer to the House in writing; and, in relation to the second, that he would give to the House such information not improper to be disclosed, as comes within the scope of that resolution, & which might be in possession of the Executive department.
Mr. Dawson, from the committee to whom was referred a resolution on the subject, reported a bill for procuring a formidable train of field artillery for the service of the United States; which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
On motion of Mr. Bassett the House went into committee of the whole on the resolution submitted by him some days ago relative to contractors, Mr. Marion in the chair.
The first resolution being under consideration as follows:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law to prohibit the officers of government from making any contract, on behalf of the U. States, with any person being a member of either House of Congress, or with any other person for his or their use.
Mr. Bassett said he presumed that this proposition possessed sufficient intrinsic merit not to require the aid of extensive talents or laborious exertions of any gentleman to advocate it. He assumed it as an axiom that fundamental principles must rest for their security on the purity of the Representative body. He should however trust the support of this measure to its own importance.
The resolution was carried 59 to 15.
The second resolution being under consideration as follows:
Resolved, That every contract hereafter to be made on the part of the government of the U. States shall contain a clause or condition to render the contract absolutely void, if the contractor should be elected a member of either House of Congress.
Mr. Rowan objected to its passage, inasmuch as it was adding a qualification to Representatives, which Congress had no right to do, and as it might operate as an ex post facto law, vacating contracts already made.
Mr. Chandler objected to it, as it might have a tendency to prevent the fulfilment of contracts. A man might have made a contract, received a sum of money on account of it, and by being elected a member of Congress could evade the fulfilment of his contract; or might be deprived of an advantageous contract by being elected a member without his own consent.
Mr. G. W. Campbell wished to see no general contractors on this floor. This resolution only went to effect contracts hereafter to be made. Although no members of this or any future Congress might be affected by existing contracts, he wished to do away every inducement whatever either to increase salaries or remunerate officers. As to the constitutional power of adopting this measure, a not intended to add a qualification to a member of Congress. If a man holding a contract became a member of Congress, it was intended that his contract should thereafter cease.
Mr. Key. Suppose a contract made with a person not a member; if this person becomes a member, his contract is absolutely void. It would operate as an encouragement for violating contracts. Every person holding a contract on which he had received advance or which he did not notice, might, by being elected a member, vacate his contract; which could not be intended by the honorable mover of the resolution.
Mr. Bassett said he was more sensible now than heretofore of an embarrassment in speaking on a subject of so much importance, proceeding from his having been so little in the habit of addressing a public body which prevented him from expressing with ease those sentiments which occurred to him. He did feel, however, that there was not a principle contained in these resolutions which was not perfectly consonant with the constitution—not a position which did not bear properly on the subject. Mr. B. referred to this clause in the constitution: "No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time; and no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office." He feared that even in reading this clause he could not be heard by every gentleman; but it surely was not necessary to tell gentlemen that it was a fundamental principle that no man should have a vote in creating any office in which he would be interested. What was the case in making contracts? Did they not vote almost daily large sums for contracts, and might they not become participants in their profits? And if this had not been the case heretofore, how had they been restrained? By the disposition of the officers of government not to make contracts with members and by the conviction of the members themselves, that it would be contrary to the spirit of the constitution. If this conviction did not exist, the largest contractors in the nation would be found in this House. If it were only to guard against this principle of favoritism, he should perhaps have supported the proposed measure; but there was a constitutional ground on which he wished to act. The constitution had declared that the representatives of the people should be pure. Was there not a door open here for undue influence by permitting a person to come here and vote for a contract, and go to the public offices and immediately become parties to the same contract? He thought there was, & this he wished to guard against. He was not surprised at objections made to any general proposition; human nature was so prone to differ on general topics, that he supposed gentlemen might differ with him in opinion. But for this he should have been much surprised at the objections made by the gentleman from Maryland; for he being a professional man, must know that money advanced on a contract could be recovered by law on a breach of that covenant; and surely it was in the power of the legislature to annex condition to contracts. The objection taken by the gentleman from Massachusetts would have weight, if it were correct on principle; it could be remedied by making it necessary for a contractor to accept the office before his contract would be void. Mr. B. had no idea of a man's having an office forced upon him to his prejudice or injury. He thought it better to let the propositions stand on the broadest possible basis; and when the bill was brought forward, if objectionable, it could be amended. He was willing to admit any modification; but hoped gentlemen would be content to take the sense of the House on the general principle, and see whether the constitution would bear them out in running this parallel, for parallel he might be permitted to call it, as the same principle which prevented a man from voting for the establishment of an office which he might obtain, would prevent a man from voting for contracts in which he might participate; and if the constitution prohibited public officers from having a seat on this floor, the same principle would apply to contractors. Had not a contractor the same liens on his mind, as if he had received money as a public officer? He believed when they saw the practice of the country so strongly enforcing this principle, when they saw the public officers refraining from making contracts with members of Congress, and members refusing to accept of them from a conviction of its impropriety, it would not need argument or eloquence to show that they should provide by

law against the possibility of a contrary practice taking place. Messrs. Southard and W. Alston suggested the propriety of altering the phraseology of the resolution; for as it stood at present, if a person were employed to build a ship, and he should be elected a member of this House without his knowledge, the contract was void, and the public business would be arrested, & the man might be ruined. The same might be said of contracts for carrying the mail of the United States. Suppose a person contracting to carry the mail from Washington City to New Orleans, were to be elected a member of this House, the contract would be void, and the mail totally arrested. When a man entered into a contract with the United States, he gave security for his compliance with the conditions of the contract; he is elected a member of Congress, he has committed a breach of contract, and he and his securities must suffer a very heavy loss. On the other hand, if a man had received money in advance, he might avail himself of his election to a seat in Congress to vacate his contract.
Mr. Smilie suggested to the mover, the propriety of the committee's now rising, reporting assent to the first resolution, and asking leave that it might be refused to sit again on the others; as the first resolution embraced the principle, and the others went to detail, which could be as well accomplished in the bill.
Mr. Mason said, the introduction of this principle was only intended to guard against evils which might arise. Whilst they were pure, was the time to guard against corruption. The exceptions which had been made, were merely verbal. The only question in deciding on general resolutions of this kind, was, whether the subject was worthy the attention of the House? Would any one say after hearing the provision of the constitution which had just been read, that it was not according to the spirit of the constitution, or that it was not important that this body should be as pure as purity itself, and therefore that its members should have no concern with the public money? It was to be supposed that these officers who made contracts on the part of the United States would sufficiently guard them from evasion; but even granting all that had been contended for, whether it was better that the United States should lose the benefit of a good contract, or continue a contractor on this floor? There could be no hesitation in deciding upon general principles that they should in preference give up the contract. He thought, however, that this resolution need not be adopted, as the first contained the principle, and this would be merely an instruction to the committee to whom the other was referred. Mr. Bennett moved that the committee should rise and report assent to the first, with a view of moving that they be discharged from the consideration of the remaining resolutions.
After some objections to the detail of the proposition from Messrs. Holland and Quincy, the committee rose and reported the first resolution, which was agreed to by the House, and referred to a committee of five members to bring in a bill.
Mr. Newton moved for the order of the day on the report of the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, on the memorial of merchants of Philadelphia, praying a modification of the embargo law.
But before it was taken up, a motion to that effect being made, the House adjourned till Monday morning.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, JANUARY 23, 1808.
LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS.
About 1 o'clock, on Thursday, the following Ticket was circulated among the Members of the Assembly: THOSE Members of the General Assembly of Virginia, who are friendly to the election of JAMES MADISON, to the office of President of the United States, and they only, are requested to attend this Evening, at six o'clock, at the Bell-Tavern, in order to make arrangements for effecting that object Thursday, 21st Jan. 1808.
About 4 o'clock, Mr. Semple rose in his place in the House of Delegates, and notified that a meeting of the Members of the Assembly would be held at the Capitol for the purpose of forming an electoral Ticket, to which all the members of the Legislature were invited.—After some animadversions from Mr. J. H. Smith (of King & Queen) Mr. Gholson moved an adjournment, which was lost. An adjournment was then moved by Mr. Smyth (of Wythe) which was carried.
At 6 o'clock, the meeting at the Bell commenced. Mr. Barbour nominated Robert Taylor (Speaker of the Senate,) as Chairman of the meeting; which was unanimously agreed to.—Mr. B. then nominated Thomas Ritchie, as Secretary to the meeting, which was agreed to without opposition.
It was then moved and carried, that the Senatorial districts and the counties, should be respectively called over, for the purpose of ascertaining what and how many Senators & Delegates were present.—The following is the list of those who attended as the friends of JAMES MADISON:
SENATORIAL DISTRICTS. Augusta, Rockingham, Rock- ridge, Shenandoah, Pen- dleton and Bath. Daniel Smith. Isle of Wight, Surry & Prince George. Nicholas Sebell. Charlotte, Halifax & Prince Edward. Isaac H. Coles. Spottsylvania, Orange, Cul- pepper and Madison. Robert Taylor. Prince William and Fairfax. John C. Hunter. Buckingham, Albemarle, Am- herst and Fluvanna. William B. Hare. Bedford, Campbell, Henry, Pittsylvania, Patrick and Franklin. John Dabney. Elizabeth City, Warwick and York. Robert Nelson. Albemarle—Hugh Nelson, (s. n. d.) Amelia—Thomas Perkinson, Jas. Robert- son. Amherst—David S. Garland, Chas. Talia- fero. Bath—Robert Given. Bedford—Jabez Leftwich. Brooke—Moses Congleton, George Ed- ginton. Brunswick—Thomas Gholson, Jas. Har- rison. Buckingham—David Patterson. Campbell—Thomas M. Clarke, Daniel B. Perrin. Caroline—Daniel Coleman, Ricd. Hawes. Charles City—John Christian, Cornelius Eghorn. Charlotte—William Price, Joseph Wyatt.
Cumberland—John Hatcher. Culpepper—John R. Eustis. Essex—Archibald Ritchie. Fauquier—John Edmonds, Thomas Hun- ton. Fairfax—George Summers, James H. Blake. Fluvanna—John Willis, Barret G. Payne. Franklin—John Callaway, Silas Garrett. Frederick—Charles Brent, jun. Gloucester—Thomas Baytop. Goochland—John Underwood. Grayson—Martin Dickenson, John Blair. Halifax—Meichisadeck Spraggins, Joseph Sandford. Hampshire—John Higgins, William Don- aldson. Hanover—John Bowe, William Brocken- brough. Hardy—Henrico—Wm. Foushee. Henry—Geo. Hairston, Benjamin Jones. Isle of Wight—Robert Eley, Chas. Wren, Jefferson—Smith Slaughter, Carvo Willis. Kanawha—Wm. Morris, John Reynolds. King & Queen—J. H. Smith, John Roane. King William—Philip Aylett. Lancaster—Martin Shearman, William Verby. Lee—John McKinney, Hiram Craig. Louisa—David Wadson, Peter M. Da- niel. Lunenburg—James Smith. Mason—John Allen. Madison—Robert Hill. Matthews—Richard Billings. Merkenburg—Francis E. Walker. Middlesex—Richard M. Segar. Monongalia—Benjamin Reeder, William G. Payne. Monroe—Andrew Bairne, Isaac Estill. Montgomery—James Craig, John McHen- ry. Nansemond—Fisher Dashiell. Norfolk County—Wm. C. Holt. Northumberland—John Cralle, William Ball. Ohio—William Irvine, John Morgan. Orange—James Barbour, Robt. T. Moore. Patrick—Greensville Penn, Saml. Hughes. Pittsylvania—Thomas H. Wooding. Powhatan—Wm. Pope. Prince Edward—John Purnall. Princess Ann—Edward H. Moseley, Tu- ly Robinson. Prince William—Alexander G. Dade, Stephen French. Prince George—Benjamin Harrison, Car- ter B. Harrison. Randolph—Wm. Martineau. Richmond County—Moore F. Brocken- brough. Rockbridge—Joseph Grigsby, Thomas L. Preston. Rockingham—Arch'd Rutherford, Edwin Nichols. Russell—Nathan Ellington, Zachariah Fu- gate. Shenandoah—Samuel Strickler, Daniel Madeira. Southampton—Edward Bailey. Stafford—John T. Brooke, Enoch Masen. Surry—Wm. Randolph. Sussex—George Dillard. Tazewell—James Thompson, Andrew Peery. Washington—William Byars, Frederick Hamilton. Westmoreland—Richard E. Parker. Wythe—Alexander Smyth, Samuel Gra- ham. Richmond City—John H. Foushee. Norfolk Borough—Wm. Newsum, jun. Mr. Barbour then moved that the law should be read, regulating the Electoral districts, for the purpose of nominating E- lectors: which was agreed to.—Nominations were then made, principally by the Se- nators and Delegates from each district re- spectively. The following Ticket was then formed:
For the counties of Norfolk, Princess Anne, Nansemond, and borough of Norfolk, Joseph Godwin, (Nansemond.) For the counties of Surry, Isle of Wight, and Prince George, Benjamin Harrison, (P. George.) For the counties of Sussex, Dinwiddie and Southampton, George Dillard, (Sussex.) For the counties of Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and Greensville, Dr. R. Field, (Brunswick.) For the counties of Charlotte, Halifax & Prince Edward, Col. Thomas Reed, (Char- lotte.) For the counties of Amelia, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Nottoway and Powhatan, Jo- seph Eggleston, (Amelia.) For the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham and Fluvanna, Hugh Nelson, (Speaker of the H. of D. from Albemarle.) For the counties of Franklin, Pittsylvania, Campbell, Bedford, Henry and Patrick, Col. George Penn, (Patrick.) For the counties of Goochland, Henrico, Louisa and City of Richmond, Philip Nor- borne Nicholas, (Richmond.) For the counties of Hanover and Carolina, Judge Spencer Roane, (Hanover.) For the counties of King and Queen, King William and Essex, John Roane, (King Wil- liam.) For the counties of Spottsylvania, Orange, Madison and Culpepper, Robert Taylor, (Speaker of the Senate, from Orange.) For the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, Gustavus B. Horner, (Fauquier.) For the counties of Accomack, Northamp- ton, Elizabeth City, Warwick and York, Robert Nelson, (York.) For the City of Williamsburgh, and For the counties of James City, Charles City, New-Kent, Middlesex, Gloucester and Mathews, Mann Page, (Gloucester.) For the counties of Richmond, Lancaster, Nothumberland, Westmoreland and King George, Richard Barnes, (Richmond county.) For the counties of Prince William, Fair- fax, and Stafford, John T. Brooke, (Stafford.) For the counties of Frederick and Hardy, Judge Hugh Holmes, (Frederick.) For the counties of Hampshire, Berkeley and Jefferson, Osborne Sprigg, (Hampshire.) For the counties of Rockingham, Shenan- doah and Pendleton, James Allen, (Shenan- doah.) For the counties of Rockbridge, Augusta & Botetourt, Judge Archibald Stuart, (Augusta.) For the counties of Washington, Lee, Rus- sell, Grayson, Wythe and Tazewell, Col. Alexander Smyth, (Wythe.) For the counties of Greenbrier, Bath, Mon- roe, Kanawha, Mason and Montgomery, Gen. John Preston, (Montgomery.) For the counties of Monongalia, Brooke, Ohio, Harrison, Wood, and Randolph, Wil- liam McKinley, (Ohio.) On motion, a permanent corresponding committee of five, to reside at this city, was nominated and appointed, consisting of the following gentlemen: Dr. Wm. Foushee, sen. Peyton Randolph, Samuel Pleasants, Thomas Ritchie, and Jarvis Stotts.
On motion, a corresponding committee of three was appointed for each county; con- sisting of the following gentlemen: Accomack—Thomas M. Randolph, Peter Rust, Samuel Pleasants. Amherst—Edward Harrison, William Murray, James Robertson. Augusta—David S. Garland, James Franklin Charles Taliaferro. Bath—Francis Crutchfield, John Bollour, sen. Elisha B. Williams, sen. Bedford—Christopher Clarke, William I. Wal- ker, Daniel Pegram. Berkeley—Jacob Rees, William Lyne, Joseph Minghelli. Botetourt—Martin McFerran, Charles Beale, John Moore. Bro. Co.—George Edginton, Robert Caldwell, William Laidley. Brunswick—Philip Claiborne, James Harrison, John J. Taylor. Buchanan—Charles Yancey, David Patterson, Anthony Dill. Campbell—John Dabney, Thomas M. Clarke, Daniel B. Perrin. Caroline—Daniel Coleman, George Buckner, William Anderson. Charles City—John Christian, Cornelius Eghorn, James Walker. Charlotte—Joseph Wyatt, Williamson Price, William L. Morison. Chesterfield—Henry L. Biscoe, Benj. Hatcher, Matthew Cheatham. Cumberland—John Woodson, Edmund Eggle- ston, Newton Ford. Culpepper—Philip Slaughter, John Shackel- ford, Aylett Hawes. Dinwiddie—Elizabeth, City. Essex—Archibald Ritchie, Carter Wood, James Hunter. Fauquier—Hancock Lee, Augustine Jennings, William Edmonds, jr. Fairfax—Thompson Mason, Jas. H. Blake, George Summers. Fluvanna—Robert Quarles, Wm. Wm. Pasteur, John Timberlake, jr. Fredericks—Dr. Robt. Mackie, Laurence A. Washington, Wm. Davidson. Franklin—Saml. Hairston, James Callaway, Alex. P. Gordon. Gloucester—Nathaniel Burwell, William Jones, John Poyon. Goochland—James Pleasants, John Shelton, Benjamin Anderson. Grayson—George Currin, John Fielder, Mat- thew D. Ke. Greenbrier—Ballard Smith, Oliver Towles. Greene—Andrew Johnston, Thomas Shannon, George Pears, sen. Halifax—Col. Berryman Green, Isaac Coles jr. Thomas Clarke. Hampshire—James Daily, Thomas Mulledy, James Reid. Hanover—Nathl. Pope, Thos. White, Thos. Sta- ke. Hardy—John L. Seeborn, Edwd. Williams, Joseph Neville. Harrison—Edwd. Jackson, David Hughes, Jacob Stearley. Henrico—Wm. Frayser, Thos. H. Prosser, Joseph Mott, jr. Henry—Gen. Jos. Martin, Majr. Jno. Redd, Capt. Peter Gailand. Isle of Wight—John Barbour, Robt. Eley, E-manuel Wells. James City—Jas. Madison, Wilson I. Carey, Wm. E. Barret. Jefferson—Capt. Geo. Hite, Dr. Jos. Davis, Capt. George North. Kanawha—John Reynolds, Wm. Morris, Ed- mund Morris. King & Queen—Anderson Scott, John Hoskins jr. King William—Philip Aylett, Wm. Gregory, John Lord. Lancaster—John Carpenter, Joseph Carter jr. Wm. Kirk. Lee—Robt. Duff, Peter Fulkerson, Joshua Ewing. Loudoun—Wm. Ellzey, John Littlejohn, Ar- mistead Long. Louisa—Wm. O. Callis, Garland Anderson, Wm. G. Poindexter. Lunenburg—John Walker senr. Wm. Mallory, Abraham Manly. Matthews—John Peyton, Robt. Ransome, Mor- decai Cooke. Mecklenburg—Greef Green, Hume R. Field, Francis E. Walker. Middlesex—Elliot Muse, Thomas Healy senr. John Roane. Monongalia—Wm. John, Benjamin Reeder, John C. Payne. Monroe—Andrew Bairne, Isaac Estill, James Alexander. Montgomery—Daniel Trigg, James Craig, Charles Taylor. Mason—John Allen. Nansemond—Fisher Dashiell, Wm. Poole, Arthur Smith. Nelson—Landon Cabell, Robert Reeves, Dr. R. B. Hare. New Kent—Gen. William Chamberlayne. Norfolk & C.—Stephen Wright, Thomas Lee, Richard Powell. Northampton—Northumberland—William Claughton, Wm. Ball, John Gralie. Nottoway—Ohio—Thomas Evans, Henry Smith, Jonathan Zane. Orange—Belfield Cave, Dr. Wm. Shepherd, Thos. Rowe. Patrick—John Hughes, Greensville Penn, Cha' Foster. Penalton—Aaron Key, Wm. McCoy, Oliver McCoy. Pittsylvania—Thos. H. Wooding, Danl. Cole- man, Wm. Tunstall. Powhatan—Saml. Pleasants, Frederick Wood- son, James Poindexter. P. Edward—Thomas Green, John Booker, Jas. Ming. Princess Anne—Lemuel Cormick, Anthony W. Walke, Jesse Morris. P. William—Richard Brent, Alexr. G. Dade, Stephen French. P. George—Carter B. Harrison, Saml. Perkins, Geo. Ruffin. Randolph—Robt. Maxwell, Edward Hart, Si- mon Reeder. Richmond County—Vinct. Branham, Peter Rust, M. F. Brockenbrough. Rockbridge—John Caruthers, John Leyburn, Jo- seph Grigsby. Rockingham—Henry J. Gambill, Geo. Huston, John Koontz. Russell—John Tate, Nathan Allington, James McFarlane. Shenandoah—Philip Williams, Jacob Rinker, Wm. H. Dunaway. Southampton—Saml. Blunt, Edwd. Bailey, Jas. Trivett. Spottsylvania—Wm. Brooke, Carter Stevenson, Absalom Waller. Stafford—John Cook, John Daniel, John Mon- cure. Surry—Nichos Sebell, Chas. Graves, Nichos. Fancou. Sussex—Wm. Massenburg, sen. Benj. Wyche, John Cargill. Tazewell—Joseph Moore, David Ward, James Wilton. Warwick, Washington—Francis Preston, David Campbell, Andrew Russell. Westmoreland—Samuel Templeman, Thomas Rowand, Richard T. Brown. Wood—James G. Laidley, Hugh Phelps, John N. Noble. Wythe—Hugh McGavock, Saml. Graham, John J. Taylor. York. Norfolk Borough—Wm. Lindsay, Robert Bush, Wm. Newsum, jr. N. B. The delegates of those counties, which have vacancies opposite to them, were not present at the moment. Mr. Barbour then moved, that the Secre- tary should keep open the list for the inser- tion of such member's names as had not at- tended this meeting.—Agreed. The meeting then adjourned.—And never have we seen one, which exhibited more concord, unanimity, good order and good hu- mour. The following absentees have since direct- ed their names to be added to the original list: Col. Seiden and Gen. Pegram of the Senate: and Messrs. Lemuel Riddick, (of Nansemond) and John Hill, (of King Wil- liam) have since been added to the list.—Of these gentlemen, Gen. P. attended at the Capitol, and was one of the 10 mentioned in the following paragraph.
We understand that a meeting was held at the Capitol, when Gen. Hungerford, of West- moreland, was appointed Chairman, and Mr. T. Hansford Secretary. On a division, it was found that 37 were in favour of Mr. Monroe, and 10 of Mr. Madison.—The meeting ad- journed (without forming an Electoral Tick- et) until last evening. On last evening, the weather was rainy, and the meeting adjourn- ed until this evening.—We have not been a- ble to obtain a correct list of the names of those who attended at the Capitol on Thurs- day evening.
FOR THE ENQUIRER. No. 1.
It must diffuse an honorable pride through- out Virginia, that another of her sons seems selected by the general wish, as successor to the Presidential Chair. The gratification too is increased, when it is known, that this repetition of American favor cannot be as- cribed to the most remote influence of in- trigue—the scandal, and ultimate ruin of elective rights. Virginia has been saturated with executive honors; and ought to yield, and undoubtedly will always yield, without a pause, when any sister state shall produce a candidate, in whom an important portion of suffrages will concur. But these sensations of pleasure are not free from alloy. The friend of James Ma- dison and James Monroe are forced into a division; not upon a principle of dissatis- faction with either; but from the necessity of preferring one to the other. Yet the friends of each have long understood, that the public welfare would be secure in the hands of either. They ought to avoid, and the friends of Madison will avoid the danger, of implying censure on one; nay of even in- sinuating an inferior degree of fitness in him—while they describe the positive title of the other. Those prominent qualities, which have been hitherto the basis of an elevation to the Chief Magistracy of the union, were displayed in the cause of the revolution. Perhaps indeed, to him, who now holds the helm of government, a further tribute is due; for what he fostered in its infancy, he matured by opposing the spirit of republicanism to the high-toned measures of the preceding administration. At the earliest period, af- ter his resignation from College, Mr. Madison ten- tered upon the care of political life; dur- ing which he was associated on different occasions with all the distinguished patriots. Associated; not merely in the ordinary rou- tine of affairs; nor in simply executing with fidelity, what hundreds besides might have performed equally well; but in creating e- pochs of public happiness, and in arresting many crises, which threatened liberty it- self. In the bonny of providence, it is or- dained, that vast errors may intervene be- tween the perfection of governmental rule, and real misery from governmental miscon- duct; and yet the political machine may not become too much deranged for the accom- plishment of our safety. Mr. Madison has, it is true, taken an ample and meritorious share, in transactions like these; and in them, has probably erred, as little, as the limit of hu- man foresight would permit. Upon these points, he may be left to a competition with any of our sages, since the birth of indepen- dence. Upon others, which outdid a character, destined to descend to posterity with ap- plause, he shall not be invidiously compared with the illustrious labourers in the field of American honor, justice and prosperity.— But in the temple of gratitude, a niche is re- served for him, so peculiarly his own; as to have been long assigned to him in the judg- ment of the people. This brief sketch will be enlarged in some future numbers, if no unexpected circum- stance shall prevent the extension of it.
MARCUS.
Extract of a letter from Gen. James Wil- kinson, to a member of the Virginia Le- gislature, dated Washington Jan. 18. "Sinking by the minute into the bottom- less abyss, Mr. H. catches at every twig and straw to save himself, and in the perturba- tion of his mind, he sinks even below the "re- vel" of truth. "Of this the Spanish archives at New-Or- leans, which never fell under my observation, but were I believe received by his friend Daniel Clark and Thomas H. Williams Esq. the defection of the army; any engagements with Burr, the opinions of every member of the grand jury, and his audacious declar- ation, that he possessed evidence to convict me, not only for corruption with the Spaniards, but an association with Burr; are slight specimens. "He has every engine at heart, he makes speeches, Clark swears and Beeds Bugles and Garnetts are in a clatter, to give circulation to their misrepresentations, which are scattered in pamphlets & hand-bills thro' out the Union....For what? In expecta- tion that they may by hard sounding imputa- tions, cheat the public, somewhere or some now, into opinions and expressions injurious to a public officer, who has been condemned un- heard, and stigmatised to the world, are made up documents, fictions and falsehoods. "But he makes a false estimate, of the principle and intelligence of his countrymen, who know that we live under a government of laws, and that every citizen must be con- fronted with his accusers, heard and tried, before he can be condemned.—Amidst this outcry let it be asked, why Mr. Randolph and Mr. Clark refused to appear before the regu- lar tribunal to give testimony against me? No; they desire a reference to a committee of Congress, and to innovate the constitution, to avoid all enquiry and to hang me up for one, two, three or five years at their discre- tion. "The day after to-morrow, Smith will pub-
lish registers of H. Clark to A when I was marching against the Spaniards about 13 months since, in which he pays tribute to my talents, integrity and patriotism, and even admits my patronage. I can discredit his vile affidavit by his written documents and voluntary declarations to a dozen gentlemen now here." "We have been hitherto prevented by the vast mass of matter which crowds our co- lumns, from expressing our own opinions on the late transactions respecting Gen. Wil- kinson's conduct. We shall discharge this duty soon. In the mean time we may observe, that so far as respects the charge of the Spa- nish pension, it is our belief that Gen. Wil- kinson has been unjustly injured; that he has received money from a Spanish governor, but not in the form of a pension. This im- pression was made on our mind by a vindi- cation of Gen. Wilkinson, which appeared in our paper of October, 27th under the signa- ture of "A Kentuckian," & by the accompa- nying documents. "We have seen nothing yet to remove that impression. As to Daniel Clarke's deposi- tion, we conceive that it is palpably defec- tive even as an argument on one side of the question; and that common justice requires us in some measure to pause until we can take for instance the following short and successive
ANALYSIS OF D. CLARKE'S TESTIMONY.
   Witnesses. To what. Exis- tence and Weight of testimony     1. A letter to a person in N. O. from Gen. W. As to Coemly's mission, & W's determination to stick to Spain not nam'd where it is.   2. Officers of S. government. As to plans pro- posed by W for a separation of states. not nam'd   3. Official Do- cuments. Recommended for S. pensions. not nam'd where it is found   4. List of names in W's hand writ- ing. W. & others ac- tually pension- ers of S. not nam'd   5. Persons from whom C distinct- ly understood. As to receipt of money for W. do.   6. La Cassagne For explaining details of pro- jects. do.   7. Official doc. } 8. Agents seen } Received 8000 $ for W. dead.   9. Owens. Who told C. sa. Rec'd 12000 $ for W. not nam'd in W. Flo- rida.   10. Sp. Officers. Told C. of its des- tination. not nam'd   11. Collins. Do. denies it.   12. Sp. Officers. Told C. of deliv- ering money to Nolan for W. unworthy of credit.   13. Wilkinson. His interview with W. at Loft- us's Heights, where told by W that 10,000 $ due him, as a pension. interested.   14. Power. Toshow that this money was not rec'd. for com- mercial trans- actions. at N. O.   15. Clark.   16. Books of the commercial house at N. O.  
The INFERENCE is, that there are only two witnesses named, who are accessible to an examination, viz. Collins (who is in W. F.) and the commercial books in N. O. which are in Clark's hands.
Until then, Mr. Clark shall name some of the Spanish officers or agents who informed him of the project of separation and the pen- sion; until it has been shown by his books, that the money paid to Gen. W. was not on account of commercial transactions carried on while he himself was W's agent at N. O.; we must believe that the whole weight of his testimony rests solely upon its own credibi- lity. But there are various circum- stances which cast a strong shade of suspicion over it.
Does the reader recollect the Extract from Daniel Clark's memoir to T. Pickering, which accompanied "A Kentuckian"?
DIED at his seat in King & Queen, near Dun- kirk, Thomas Roane, Esq. lately a member of the senate of Virginia—he died, respected and regretted by all who knew him. He was the friend of his country, the friend of humanity and the object of the most affectionate attachment and the most inextinguishable regret to his wife and fami- ly.—A well! beloved and generous spirit, in the earth but lightly on the bosom, and may we learn to imitate thy virtuous example.
BY virtue of a deed in trust, executed by Tho- mas Gibbons and Ann his wife, bearing date the 14th day of September, 1805, to John Pat- erson and Thomas Smith, to secure the payment of one thousand two hundred and two dollars and ninety-four cents, with interest from the date of said deed, due Richard Billings, together with all legal costs and charges necessarily incurred in carrying the said deed into effect; will be sold at Matthews court-house on the second Monday in March next, being court day, at public auction, for ready money, the tract of LAND conveyed to us in trust by the deed aforesaid, containing two hundred and twenty acres, more or less, situ- ate lying and being in the county of Matthews a- foresaid, on North River, whereon the said Tho- mas Gibbons lately resided, and was formerly the property of Doctor Frederick W. Hearn, dec'd. and by him purchased of John Haves.
BY THE TRUSTEES. Jan. 23. (1w3w)
IN pursuance of a deed of trust to secure the payment of certain sums therein expressed, due from Thomas Randolph and his securities Randolph Harrison, Wm. Randolph and Wm. Skipwith, to Gaines Goode. The subscribers will sell for cash on the premises, the 22d day of February next it being Court day, a certain tract of LAND in the county of Amelia, containing fifty acres; it being that part of the tract called Mow- ran which was reserved by the said Thomas Ran- dolph in his deed to George Nicholas Skipwith, which deed is recorded in the county court of Amelia.
JOHN DANIEL, WILLIAM BRADLEY. January 23. [awids]
JAMES RIVER COMPANY.—At an adjourn- ed meeting of the James River Company held at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond on January, 1808,
Resolved, That the dividend on the stock be paid to the share-holders on the 22d day of February next, out of the said company's funds. Extract from the minutes.
Jan. 23. RO. G. CARLISLE, FOR HIRE. H. G. CARLISLE.

On the Resolution for requesting the President to cause an enquiry to be made into the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson.
(CONTINUED.)
Mr. G. W. Campbell rose to answer a question of the gentleman from New-York, for what purpose he would send these papers to the Executive? There were very few gentlemen in the House to whom an answer to such a question could be necessary. Was it as evidence that they were to be sent? Mr. C. had stated before and he repeated it now, that it should not be sent as evidence, but as information which would enable the President to procure evidence. The papers read were not evidence. It must be well known to that gentleman who Mr. C. believed was a legal character, that no extracts of letters, memorandums, &c. were evidence; they might however serve as an aid to procure evidence. Gentlemen enquired if he would send a part, why not the whole? Mr. C. would transmit to the proper authority all the information which might be in possession of the House, and would not take any steps for procuring more. It was perfectly within the power of any person to inform any tribunal that certain information was in possession of any member of this House, if it were wished to procure it.
Mr. C. did not agree that a court of enquiry did not possess the power of collecting evidence; he was of opinion that it was competent to call upon any person for information. The only doubt was, what might be the effect of its summons upon a member of this House? The practice in these cases had been for the House to give leave of absence to any member to give evidence when it became necessary on any trial, and the House would not hesitate in this case to give it to the gentleman from Orleans; and leave being given, Mr. C. was convinced that the gentleman would not hesitate to attend and give his evidence. It was not consistent with the principles of justice, that a court martial should not possess power to bring before them persons who possessed information on the subject under their consideration.
If a doubt existed whether they could call on any other than military characters, the principle ought to be fixed one way or the other.
The case cited by the gentleman from New-York of a Senator, had no relation whatever to the present subject, and was meant merely to show that the House had the right to clothe a committee with power to send for persons, papers, &c. The distinction which had been before taken, and which still applied, was this: that where the House had a right to examine and act on a subject, they might clothe a committee with this power. If the House possessed the right to use the evidence when they got it, he did not doubt their power to send for persons, papers, &c. But if the right to use it were not possessed by the House, the power to obtain it ceased.
It had been stated also by the gentleman that he could not sufficiently express his reprobation of the position taken by some gentlemen that this House had not authority to direct the President to institute an enquiry. For himself Mr. C. could not account for the opinions the gentleman entertained, or on what ground he could support them; for the gentleman had not deigned to examine into minutiae, had told them he could not descend to reason. Mr. C. conceived the gentleman had evinced by his conduct that the arguments in favour of a doctrine contrary to his own, could not be met by fair argument.
The gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Elliot) had told them because this power was not expressly denied, that the House possessed it. Now Mr. C. conceived that the House had no powers except such as were given to it by the constitution, and that when about to act on any case, they should look to that instrument as to a power of attorney from which they derived their authority, and unless they found it there they ought to stop and proceed no further in the object under their consideration. It was not pretended that this House could impeach a military officer, or that the Executive was bound by the instructions of the House on this subject; it was not a legislative act, nor intended to produce a law. It was in this view that in his opinion the House ought not to stop out of its way to give directions to any part of the government not immediately under its control.
He could assure that gentleman and all who heard him that no man was more unwilling to obstruct an enquiry into the conduct of the commander in chief of the army, or would go further than himself to promote it. It was wished for strongly in the country which he represented; but he was induced to believe the object was about to be accomplished by the only proper authority, indeed that it was already in its progress. It seemed as if the gentleman on his right (Mr. Gardener) depended entirely on the resolution for an enquiry; Mr. C. almost doubted his hearing of the gentleman's language, that since a deaf ear had been lent to information in the palace, they, the representatives of the nation, ought not to be silent. It was important that facts should be correctly stated and correctly understood. There had not been heard in this House even an intimation that this transaction had come to the knowledge of the Executive, or that the evidence adduced was known to that department. The contrary was stated; for it had been expressly stated that this evidence had neither been before the grand jury or the court at Richmond. So far from the Executive having had it in his power to avail himself of this evidence to enquire, it had never been in his possession or before him. Mr. C. had thus stated the manner in which he understood the matter, that false impressions might not go abroad.
Mr. Gardener said he never would for his part consent to the making of such a request as that contemplated to the president, except he was well convinced that such an enquiry was necessary; Before, therefore, he would consent to adopt the main resolution, he would wish to put himself in possession of all evidence that was within his reach, to satisfy himself that the enquiry was necessary. He understood however, that this gentleman adopted on the ground that the making of such a request was the same as a vote of censure, and that he had in a former session of Congress, had proposed a resolution for procuring his evidence, which the Speaker could determine to be correct or not.
Mr. Speaker said the motion could not be received until the resolution at present under consideration was disposed of. Mr. Blackledge said, as there was now no information before the House on which they could act, he should oppose the resolution. He had been in favor of a reference in order to obtain that evidence which was necessary for proceeding on the subject. Being now without any evidence which would authorise a resolution, he felt compelled to vote against it.
Mr. G. W. Campbell rose to enquire whether the House were in possession of any documents or not relating to this subject? The Speaker said they were not. Mr. C. then said that he should vote against the resolution. If they were in possession of the House (and this was sufficient reason for his present vote) he would vote to transmit them to the Executive of the U. S.
Mr. Gardener said it had been stated that an enquiry had been instituted; he was willing to believe it; if such was the case, they might obtain the enquiry without the proposed resolution, but the proceedings of the House would have a bearing on the public mind. Mr. G. was sorry that evidence had been brought forward in this way, and had reduced the House to such a situation, that adopting or rejecting the resolution must convey an expression of their opinion. He was unwilling to vote for a resolution carrying with it such a weight as this resolution must. If the resolution were rejected after evidence had been produced from two different sources, what impression would it convey? If he were to vote for its rejection, he should not give full credit to the evidence, which had made such an impression on his mind, that he felt it his duty to give this information to the suitable authority to make the enquiry; but he was sorry that the question should have been proposed to the House in this manner. He could wish the resolution might be disposed of in some way, and that the measure recommended by the gentleman from Connecticut should be adopted.
Mr. Burwell said before the question was taken upon the resolution he must be permitted to explain his vote. It would be recollected by the House, that he had a few days since declared that he considered it proper that an enquiry should take place into the conduct of the officer implicated, that it was due to General Wilkinson himself, the government, the people, and the army under his command. It was peculiarly important at this time, to understand thoroughly the character and disposition of an officer holding so high a command in the service of the U. States; there were then some doubts expressed, as to the form in which the subject was presented, but a vast majority seemed to be favorable to its adoption, for the same reasons which influenced his mind, & which were expressed to the House. He could not tell what had produced a change, and introduced such a diversity, if not a complete revolution, in the opinions of gentlemen; he had paid the closest attention to the discussion, and still thought the House might adopt the resolution, without offering disrespect to the Executive branch of the government, without transcending their constitutional powers, or doing injustice to the person whose conduct was involved. They were now told that a court of enquiry had been ordered, and that it was unnecessary to proceed. This Mr. B. said might or might not be the fact; he had no doubt the members who made the declaration had been so informed. But rumor had never been considered sufficient authority to arrest the proceedings of Congress on any subject before them. The deliberations of that body could only be influenced by information laid before them in a manner less susceptible of doubts.
Mr. B. said he wished the House to recollect that they were not sitting in conclave, with closed doors, every thing which passed upon the floor was reported; not an expression or idea but what was known to the people, who would be able to separate that part of the discussion irrelevant to the subject, & appreciate properly that part relative to it. What then was the inference? With this copious stream of light, the true motives of every member would be readily discerned; he felt the fullest confidence in the Executive, and was certain the conscientious discharge of his duty would never be construed into the contrary. Mr. B. said the President would never impute to men who had here and elsewhere uniformly evinced the warmest attachment to their country, and the most liberal support of the administration, dishonorable motives, when others would so readily explain their conduct; for he had too much good sense, and was too well acquainted with the constitutional duties of members in this branch of the government, to imagine any disrespect was intended to him. But said Mr. B. the facts stated by the gentleman himself, who originated this motion, preclude the possibility of this imputation; they expressly tell you the information upon which they act has never been in the possession of the Executive department; how then could he act on evidence, the existence of which was utterly unknown to him? The gentleman a few days since declared he had only been himself in the possession of it two or three days.
[Here Mr. Randolph interrupted Mr. B. and observed some of it had been put into his hands the very morning preceding the motion.]
Mr. B. said it was still more impossible to attach blame. The delegate from Orleans had equally exculpated the President. The intelligence he intended to have imparted, we have been told, did not relate to the subject of the resolution. It was worthy of remark, that at the same time they were informed that a deaf ear had been turned to what was attempted to be communicated, the papers containing it were left with the Secretary of State, and lodged in his office; and the presumption is they were properly attended to. Mr. B. called upon gentlemen to bear these things in mind, and not suffer themselves to be driven from the true course by the observations which had fallen from any side. This was his determination, since he neither appropriated the language or participated in the feelings which had been expressed by some members during the debate.
Mr. B. said the very act of transmitting the evidence, instead of insinuating any charge, would clearly be an expression of confidence, and certainly a respectful communication of information to the Executive, to be properly used, for the public good. Gentlemen had indulged themselves in fulminations against the commander in chief. Mr. B. would not imitate them. During his remarks he had sedulously avoided expressing any opinion of the merits or demerits of that officer; he would neither prejudice him, or forestall public opinion, by giving utterance to his impressions. He wished to bring every offender to justice, but not to deprive him of the only valuable privilege of the accused, an impartial trial. Mr. B. said, within a few years past, the U. S. had been men-
aced by the most serious conspiracy. The nation had been convulsed by a plot, whose machinations were extended and ramified into the remotest corner of the country. The despicable wretches who had reared this detestable fabric who deserved, and he hoped had received the detestation and execration of every honest man, attached to his country, and capable of estimating the value of those liberties which were threatened with destruction, had notwithstanding received a fair trial, they had passed through all the process of an investigation, in the slow pace of the common law. He thought it certainly not less just and incumbent to give a fair opportunity to the commander of our army to meet the charges exhibited against him, and to dispel the suspicions which clouded his reputation, by an investigation, if he was really innocent. Mr. B. said he had no hesitation in saying, that the officer in question should invite himself the most thorough examination; this was the only expedient to remove the obloquy under which he labored; and this course ought to be equally desirable to gentlemen, whether friendly or inimical. But said Mr. B. there is a consideration superior to those of a personal nature, the delicate state of our affairs; the possibility of a contest with foreign nations, and the indispensable necessity to give efficacy to our army, and quiet to the nation; whose jealousy was admitted on all sides to be great, and could only be quieted in this manner. A gentleman from New-York (Mr. Gardener) had spoken of the events at New-Orleans, and the violation of the constitution by the commander in chief. Mr. B. said, he certainly condemned, and would readily punish every infraction of that instrument by the military; but he would ask gentlemen if they really possessed correct knowledge upon that subject, and suggest the impropriety of pronouncing upon the guilt of a man from rumor, of the most contradictory kind. He advised gentlemen to be thoroughly and minutely acquainted with the occurrences in the western country, before they pronounced that gen. W. had not contributed essentially to the preservation of tranquility in that quarter of the U. S. Mr. B. said he thought whenever a member of the House in his place gave information relative to the conduct of a public officer, the House could do nothing less than make a proper disposition of it; and whenever he demanded an enquiry to be made, that request ought to be granted. It was due to members who believed enquiry necessary. They became themselves responsible for the correctness of their information, and became pledged for the propriety of acting upon it. The House must certainly recollect, a few years since an enquiry was demanded into the official conduct of the Post-Master General, and it was in his opinion very properly granted.
Mr. B. said he should protest against being implicated in all the sentiments which might be expressed by those who intended to vote in the same way he should himself; nor should a fear of that sort ever induce him to abandon the course his judgment approved, and his conscience sanctioned. He thought, however, that the mover of the resolution ought to have laid on the table all the papers which he had read in his place; they might have been examined, and estimated with more correctness by the different members. (Debate to be continued.)
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Friday the 5th day of February next, the tract of LAND in Anhester county on which Cornelius Thomas, at that time of that county, resided. It lies about four miles from the town of Warner, and contains 220 acres. Greater part of it is tobacco land, equal in quality to any land in the country or any other county in this state; some fine meadow land and a plenty of timber, a sole able mill on a never-failing stream, 80 or 100 acres cleared and in order for cropping. I will sell the whole together or in lots to suit purchasers. My terms are one fourth in cash, and the balance in one, two, and three years. Bonds with approved security, or a deed of trust on the land will be required.
REUBEN B. PATTESON, Attorney in fact for Cornelius Thomas. Buckingham, Jan. 9. [1aw4w4]
THE SUBSCRIBER having purchased the patent-right of electing, using, &c. (within the greater part of this state southward of the bay) one of the truest, best and most expeditious Nail-Cutting Machines that has ever been introduced into this state, by which much superior nails are made: any person residing within a sufficient distance from this place, who is desirous of purchasing such a machine, may have one at the same price that was given by the subscriber; and for a reasonable consideration may likewise possess an extensive right of working it within any such district as may be agreed on. Richmond, Dec. 15, 1807. At McCall's Manufactory on the Basin of the Canal, are sold Nails of a superior quality, at the following prices: - and where also is to be had, bar and hoop iron, Nail-Rods, &c. &c.
WROUGHT NAILS. Spikes, 40, 30 and 20 nails, 12 1/2 per lb. 12 nails, 13 10 do. 14 8 do 14 1/2 CUT NAILS & BRADS. 24, 30, 12 and 10 brads, 11 per lb. 8 do. 11 1/4 6 nails, 12 1/2 4 do. 13 3 do. 14 [1aw4w4]
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS. The subscriber respectfully offers his services to his friends and the public, in the above line of business and solicits their patronage. G. GREENHOW. Dec. 15. [1aw4w4]
FOR SALE, a few prime tracts of Military LAND, in the state of Ohio. Bank Shares wanted. - Apply as above. Dec. 15. [1aw4w4]
FOR SALE, that large, valuable and well built Brick Lumber-House, lately the property of Messrs. Wm. McKenzie & Co. 30 feet front, 50 feet deep, and three stories high, situated on the back street leading from the Basin, nearly opposite to the house lately occupied by Mr. John Henry. The terms will be liberal and convenient to the purchaser. Apply to TAYLOR & BROWN. Nov. 20. [1aw4w4]
A GREABLE to a deed of trust, executed to James Lewis and Matthew Henderson, by John Henderson, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, before the door of Elijah Garth's Tavern in the town of Charlottesville, one Bay Horse, with a blazed face, on the first Monday in February next, being Albemarle court day, in order to satisfy said trust.
JAS. LEWIS, MATTHEW HENDERSON. Charlottesville, Jan. 7. [1aw4w4]
FOR SALE - The subscriber is desirous of selling his PROPERTY in this City. The purchaser will be accommodated with time if required, on giving satisfactory security. SAM'L. GREENHOW. October 7. [1aw4w4]
FOR SALE - The subscriber is desirous of selling his PROPERTY in this City. The purchaser will be accommodated with time if required, on giving satisfactory security. SAM'L. GREENHOW. October 7. [1aw4w4]
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Friday the 5th day of February next, the tract of LAND in Anhester county on which Cornelius Thomas, at that time of that county, resided. It lies about four miles from the town of Warner, and contains 220 acres. Greater part of it is tobacco land, equal in quality to any land in the country or any other county in this state; some fine meadow land and a plenty of timber, a sole able mill on a never-failing stream, 80 or 100 acres cleared and in order for cropping. I will sell the whole together or in lots to suit purchasers. My terms are one fourth in cash, and the balance in one, two, and three years. Bonds with approved security, or a deed of trust on the land will be required.
PROPOSALS for carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following post-roads, will be received at the General Post-Office until the 14th day of February next. 1. From Fredericksburg by Orange o. h. Mil-ton and Charlottesville to New-York once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 8 p. m. and arrive at Charlottesville on Friday by 6 p. m. Leave Charlottesville at 7 a. m. and arrive at New-York by 11 a. m. - Leave New-York every Friday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Charlottesville by 3 p. m. and at Fredericksburg on Sunday by 10 p. m. 2. From New-York by Wanesboro' to Staun-ton once a week. Leave Staunton every Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at New-York by 11 a. m. - Leave New-York every Friday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Staunton by 6 p. m. 3. From Richmond by Goochland o. h. Columbia, Rising Sun and Milton to Charlottesville once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 6 p. m. - Leave Charlottesville every Saturday at 9 a. m. and arrive at Richmond on Monday by 11 a. m. 4. From Lancaster by Elizabethtown, Middle-town, Kearsley, Carlisle and Shippenburg to Chambersburg three a week. - Leave Lancaster every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p. m. and arrive at Chambersburg on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 10 p. m. - Leave Chambersburg every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Lancaster by 12 p. m. 5. From Chambersburg by McConnells-town, Bedford, Somerset and Greensburg to Pittsburg three times a week. Leave Chambersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Somerset on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 9 p. m. and arrive at Pittsburg on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday by 10 a. m. - Return, Leave Pittsburg every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Chambersburg the next Friday, Monday and Wednesday by 8 p. m.
NOTES. 1. The contracts for the three first mentioned routes are to be in operation on the 1st day of April next, and to continue in force one year. Contracts for the two last routes are to be in operation on the 1st day of July next and continue until the 30th of September 1809. 2. The contractor will be subjected to the usual penalties for delays and failures, which will be specified in the contracts.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post-Master General. General Post-Office, Jan. 7. [2aw4w4]
NOTICE - VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE - By virtue of a deed of trust from Abraham Shepherd to the subscribers, dated the 24th day of May, 1806, and recorded in the general court in the month of June of the same year, to secure the payment of a debt due from the said Shepherd to Robert Riddell, and another debt due from the said Shepherd to Walter Jenkins and company; will be exposed to sale, by the subscribers or one of them, at auction, on Wednesday the 10th of next month, at the Store-House of the said Shepherd, in the County of Fluvanna, the seven following tracts of LAND, lying in the county of Fluvanna. No. 1. A tract of 404 acres, more or less, being the same tract of land whereon the said Shepherd now lives, commonly called by him his dwelling house tract. On a part of this tract there is a prior encumbrance to David Ross; it will be sold subject to that encumbrance. No. 2. A tract of 533 acres, more or less, lying on Ballinger's creek; of this tract A. Shepherd bought 207 acres from Wm. Pace, and the residue he bought of Peter Brown. No. 3. A tract of 137 acres, more or less, lying on the Rivanna river, opposite to Barnersburg, being the same tract of land which A. Shepherd bought from Wm. and Jas. Payne. No. 4. A tract of 155 acres, more or less, lying on the south side of the Rivanna river, opposite to J. B. Magruder's mill, being the same tract of land which A. Shepherd bought of Robert Adams. No. 5. A tract of 164 acres, more or less, lying in the fork of Ballinger's creek; being the same tract of land which A. Shepherd bought of David Bullock and Richard Morris. No. 6. A tract of 83 acres, more or less, adjoining No. 5; being the same tract of land which A. Shepherd bought from Samuel Hardesty. No. 7. A tract of 173 1/2 acres, more or less, being the same tract whereon the store-house of A. Shepherd stands, and lying on Machunick creek; seven acres and a half of this tract A. Shepherd bought of Peter Barnard, and the residue of the tract he bought from William Ballinger.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for one third of the purchase money - Two years credit for another third; & 3 years credit for the other third; except for the tract No. 3; for that tract, between fifty and sixty pounds must be paid down in cash, to take up a prior encumbrance to a Mr. Timberlake of Fluvanna county; and credit will be allowed for the residue of the purchase money. The purchasers must give bond and approved security for the purchase money, and a deed of trust on the land, to secure the payment. If the purchasers do not comply with the terms of sale when the property is struck out, it will immediately be set up to sale again, and if all the lands are not sold the first day, the sale will be continued from day to day until all is sold.
C. COPLAND, } Trustees J. PROSSER. Richmond, 19th Jan. 1808. [2aw4w4]
NOTICE - If JAMES MOYLAN, who came to this Country from Ireland, in the year 1770, and who taught a School in the Counties of Albemarle and Prince George in 1777 and 1778, will make application to Wm. C. Holt, he will receive intelligence of a Brother with whom he once corresponded. - If application be not made before the rising of the Legislature, it must be made to John (Connor, near North-West River Bridge, Norfolk County. January 14. [1aw4w4]
I WISH to purchase twelve likely Mts 1253 BATHURST RANDOLPH. Amelia, Jan. 14. (1.)