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Land for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by William Johnson, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Kendall Lee, will be sold, on the premises, on the 14th day of March next, to the highest bidder, for cash, One certain tract of Land lying in the county of Goochland, on the waters of Lickinghole creek, adjoining the lands of William Morrow, William Richards and others, containing by estimation three hundred and fourteen and a half acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the amount of £200 and interest now due on the said trust deed and charges.
THE TRUSTEES. Goochland, Feb. 10, 1807. wills
At a Quarterly Court, continued and held for Prince Edward county, Nov. 18th. 1806.
Robert Venable, ex'or of Nathaniel Holloway, Complainant, against William Pattman and John Johnston, defendants.
THE defendant Pattman, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to an act of the General Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Pattman, do appear here on the first day of March court next, and answer the complainant's bill—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, & also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, teste, Benjamin Watkins, D. C.
IN COUNCIL.
February 13, 1807.
IT is advised that the following Agents be appointed for the collection of the arrears of Taxes due this Commonwealth, viz:
William Nimmo, Jr., for the counties of Accomack, Northampton, Princess Anne, Norfolk and the Borough of Norfolk.
Park Street, for Nansemond, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, Prince George, Elizabeth City, Warwick, York, James City, Charles City, New Kent, Hanover, Henrico, Cities of Richmond & Williamsburg.
Peter C. Rice, for Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex, Essex, King-William, King and Queen, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland.
Theodotus Hansford, for Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Stafford and King George.
William C. Williams, for Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Louisa, Goochland, Fluvanna, Albemarle, and Amherst.
Joseph Fawcett, for Frederick, Berkley, Jefferson, Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton, Monongalia, Ohio, Brooke, Harrison, Randolph and Wood.
James M'Farlane, for Wythe, Montgomery, Monroe, Giles, Washington, Russell, Lee, Grayson, Tazewell, Rockbridge, Botetourt, Greenbrier, Bath, Kanawha and Mason.
William Norvell, for Henry, Patrick, Franklin, Campbell, Bedford and Pittsylvania.
Thomas T. Bouldin, for Halifax, Charlotte and Prince Edward.
Maj. Edward Pegram, Jr., for Dinwiddie, Greensville, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Chesterfield, Amelia, Nottoway, Powhatan, Cumberland and Buckingham.
DANL. L. HYLTON, Clk. of the Council.
Removal.
DOCTOR JEANNEVGS has lately removed to Col. Callaway's large white house in New-London, where he still holds himself in readiness to serve his friends and the public in the line of his profession. He has also provided the necessary supplies, for accommodating decent travellers in a private way.
As the most of his former pupils have now nearly completed their studies, two or three others might have admission.
The tenement which he formerly occupied, is to be let on a moderate rent.
30th January, 1807. 6w
EDWARD LIVINGSTON'S ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC.
[CONCLUDED.]
And that being unable to discharge my debt in money, I had, after a delay of two months subsequent to his arrival, given him an order for the amount upon capt. Samuel B. Davis, payable in one and two years; that capt. Davis having purchased a plantation from me, and being my debtor to a large amount payable at those periods, had accepted my order and given his note for the amount which was credited on his mortgage to me; to prove these facts, I produced the records, and appealed to Mr. Davis, then in court, who confirmed them.
With respect to Mr. Rodger's affidavit I observed, that it was difficult to reply to a document which had only been partially read; that Mr. Keene, upon whose hearing I was accused, had been long absent
from the country, and that on his return, I was persuaded a satisfactory explanation of the business would be made; but that in all events, I pledged myself most solemnly to God and my country, that I was utterly ignorant of any of the plans which it was said colonel Burr was executing, either for dismembering the union or contravening its laws, except what I had heard from the newspapers; the communication of general Wilkinson, or public report, and that I had never held any communication, either written or verbal with him, or any other person whom I knew or suspected to be concerned with him on the subject of those plans.
There is a force in the language of truth, there is a commanding aspect in the looks of innocence that can rarely be assumed by falsehood or guilt, and I am persuaded few, if any of my auditors retired with impressions to my prejudice. The general seems to have thought so too, for on the following day when I went to court to hear the charges he had engaged to exhibit, I met a gentleman of his family who in answer to my earnest inquiry, whether the general's affidavits were prepared, told me that intelligence had arrived which did not leave him leisure to attend to them and that he did not believe they would that day be produced; seeing my extreme chagrin at this delay, he told me he was persuaded that the general would feel much gratified if I could exonerate myself from the charge, that he had been forced into the accusation by imperious circumstances, but that he had little doubt, if I could remove his suspicions as to the payment of the money to Bollman (which he added was the principal circumstance) that he would be ready to do me ample justice; and concluded by suggesting the propriety of calling on the general. This I refused to do, but said that I would reflect on the other proposition; and after consulting with some friends, I determined to send the papers I had read in court, with some others, which I was sure must remove every doubt as to the nature of the transaction. Meeting the gentleman shortly after, I told him my determination, and he appointed an hour to call on me for the documents, and expressed a joy which I am sure he felt, on the prospect of an arrangement that would do full justice to my character. He arrived some time after the hour appointed, but apologized for the delay by stating that he had since been to the general, that he was desirous to do me justice, was anxious that I should exonerate myself from the charge, but that it was absolutely necessary he should see me in order to show some papers which had not been exhibited and which I understood, were to explain the reasons why he had thought himself obliged to accuse me; but that the payment of the money to Bollman was still the principal charge, and this being explained, he would almost venture to pledge himself, that general Wilkinson would appear in an open court, to be called at his request, and make any statement I could reasonably desire, to remove the effect of his charge. The idea of presenting myself, and making explanations to a man who had so cruelly injured me, appeared at first too degrading to be borne, but the pain which these accusations must give to my friends at a distance, the humiliating circumstances attending a newspaper assertion of innocence, the certainty that it could never be so effectual as by the mode proposed; and (shall I be called pusillanimous when I add) the fear of inevitable ruin to my family from a military arrest and removal, all concurred to produce the reluctant assent, which, after a delay of some hours, I gave to the proposition of calling at head quarters in company with a friend. Eight in the evening was the hour appointed. The gentleman to whom I before alluded, was so perfectly persuaded that the visit would end in the most satisfactory arrangement, and expressed so friendly a pleasure in the prospect that I could scarcely believe him in earnest, when, at the hour appointed, with a mortification he did not attempt to conceal, he met me on the gallery at head quarters with a message—"That the general had received a letter that determined him not to see Mr. Livingston or any of his friends." This cruel insult added to injuries I had received, made me feel the humiliation to which I had exposed myself, and I returned home with the firm persuasion that I should find the guard for my arrest stationed at my door. In this I was mistaken. As yet I have preserved my liberty and my life, but how long I shall be permitted to enjoy either, depends upon the caprice or suspicions of a man, who has upon record declared himself above the laws and in open court, asserted the propriety of cutting off a member to preserve the body. At that moment I had peculiar reasons to apprehend violence. Mr. Alexander and myself were the two counsellors who had dared to question the legality of Bollman's imprisonment. We had both been on the second day after publicly denounced, the one as a traitor, the other as participating in treason. An accusation had been promised against both, and a few hours before I was insulted at head quarters, Mr. Alexander had been forcibly dragged thither by a military guard. I had no other connexion with this gentleman than that which arises from practising at the same bar. He is a much younger man than myself, and we were never on very intimate terms. His politics and mode of thinking upon many points, were diametrically opposite to mine, but I have always observed in him the manners of a gentleman, and the principles of a man of honour. His most intimate ac-
quaintance at the bar having entered the family of general Wilkinson, Mr. Alexander sent to me the moment of his arrest—he confided to me his professional papers, and gave me charge of his effects. I performed on this occasion the duties I owed to a man whose character I esteemed, whose situation interested me, and on whose guilt notwithstanding the denunciation which had been made, I had no right to pronounce. I dared to take an habeas corpus for his release, to send him some trifling supplies, and to write him a note in which I assured him that I would follow his directions in the disposal of his property, and expressed a persuasion, of which I have now no doubt, that his voyage to the U.S. though disagreeably begun, would terminate in his restoration to liberty. This was my second offence, and it produced, as I have been informed and believe, the insulting refusal to receive the visit I had been invited by the general to make.
My first crime was the act of professional duty I have before detailed, and it was followed by the denunciation which has forced me before the tribunal of the public.
I have not appealed to it however, until the jurisdiction of every other has been declined by my accuser, I waited with respectful but impatient silence, until that court met on Monday, after a recess of four days. I applied to the judges to know whether any accusation had been made against me, being answered in the negative, and the attorney of the district for the U. States, then in court having to the same question made the same reply, I addressed the court nearly to the effect contained in this publication. I showed from the exposure of my private affairs the utter impossibility of my entering into designs so subversive of every plan I had formed. In designs, which, if successful must banish me from my country, and separate me from my family, and separate me forever from my family and friends, and if they proved abortive, must end in my irretrievable ruin. And I concluded by offering them, as I now offer to the public as a pledge of my innocence, or a proof of my insanity, the annexed affidavit. If guilty of the crime laid to my charge, I must be distracted as well as depraved, to add the voluntary guilt of perjury to my other offences.
I content myself in this statement of facts, with such details as are necessary to my own justification. Should they find their way to the seat of government, such of them as relate to our political situation, must attract the notice of our representatives. In the mean time we must suffer the evils to which we are exposed. Let us however, do it with fortitude, and never be tempted to any act which may seem to enlist us on the side of those who trample on our constitution, sport with our liberties and violate our laws. Let us remember that the day of retribution will arrive and is not far distant, when a strict account will be taken, as well of the wanton abuse of power, as the shameful dereliction of duty which permits them? but let us shew by our zeal, in support of our country, by our submission to lawful authority, and by an intrepid opposition to every foreign or domestic foe that there is no pretext for the dictatorial power that has been usurped over us.
I have said that we must suffer. Never were two words more applicable, that is our situation. It is one, the most dreadful to an independent mind of any that can be imagined. Subject to the uncontrolled will of a single man with whom the hearsay tales of slander are proofs, and who, on his own evidence, arraigns, condemns and punishes the accused, dooms him to imprisonment, banishment and ruin; by whom the tribunal are insulted, and to whom the civil executive apparently surrenders its force. What state of things can be worse? No caution can protect! No consciousness of innocence secure. The evidence is taken in private. Malicious, cowardly informers skulk around the proconsular office. Their tales add food to feelings of pre-existent enmity, or avenge their own quarrels by secret denunciations of guilt. The objects of official suspicion are confined in unusual remote prisons. Their letters are intercepted. Communication with them is restricted, and they are, it is said exposed to a dangerous voyage on the ocean, in the most inclement season of the year. The possibility too, of their being interrupted by a Spanish force, and condemned to perpetual imprisonment in the dungeons, or mines, is not the least probable, or the least frightful part of the picture.
In the mean time where is the necessity that exists for those measures? Are the courts shut? Do the judges refuse their duty? (*) Are the ordinary prisons insecure? No! The course of justice has, except by these events been undisturbed. The officers are at their post, nor is there any appearance of violence to the civil authority. Instead therefore, of securing the punishment of the prisoners, these extrajudicial arrests are the only means that perhaps could be devised for screening them if guilty from punishment. On their arrival in the U.S. they must be surrendered to the civil power and the arrest appearing to be illegal they must be enlarged.
The witnesses who could hear (if the charges are well founded) have substantiated their guilt, being at a great distance, time will be given them to escape, and that punishment so necessary to be inflicted on the crimes which they are charged with will be eluded. Whereas if the civil
* I am authorised to state, that official communication has been made to General Wilkinson, that the proper tribunal was ready to receive and act upon any charges he might think proper to make.
authority had been applied to, and suffered to take its course, efficient and what is perhaps of as much consequence, prompt justice would have been done. An awful example would have been offered on the spot, that might have appalled the guilty, or a speedy acquittal to the innocent, would have destroyed those sympathies which illegal and violent measures always create. At a moment when union is more necessary than at any other period, the shadow of injustice ought to have been avoided.
A consideration of these consequences, a conviction of the illegality of the arrests and a sense of duty induced me, in compliance with the request of a fellow practitioner, to attempt the judicial release of Dr. Bollman, of whose guilt as is now stated, there was sufficient proof to have warranted a commitment here.
That same sense of duty induced me to issue another writ of habeas corpus, for Mr. Alexander and Mr. Ogden. The latter gentleman had been brought a few days prior to this, before Judge Workman, and was discharged—in defiance to all civil authority he was included in the same order for arrest with Mr. Alexander, and was taken on Monday out of his lodgings by a party of armed dragoons, and I suppose sent out of the territory, for the return to the habeas corpus in this cause was a reference to that in the case of Bollman.
I know not what effect this publication will have. It may JUSTIFY ME TO MY COUNTRY, which is the first wish of my heart. It may be the means of producing a strict scrutiny into my conduct, which I INVITE. It may draw down the further vengeance of my accuser, which I will never DEPRECATE. But whatever may be the event, nothing can destroy the consciousness I enjoy of my own rectitude on this occasion, nor the determination in my humble sphere, to resist oppression and assert the Empire of the LAWS.
EDWARD LIVINGSTON.
New Orleans, 26th Dec. 1806. Edward Livingston, of the city of New Orleans, Counsellor at Law, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, doth depose, that he hath never had any communication, written or verbal, direct or indirect, with Aaron Burr, or any other person whom he knows or has reason to suspect, to be concerned with him in the plans now said to be carrying on, hostile to the Union, Laws, or Constitution of the United States, relative to any such plans, and that he is utterly ignorant of the existence of any such schemes, on the part of the said Aaron Burr, or his adherents, except from the public papers, the communication of general Wilkinson, and the voice of public report.
(Signed) EDW. LIVINGSTON. Sworn this 26th day of December, 1806, before me Dom. A. Hall, District Judge of the U. States for the Orleans District.
Latest Foreign News.
ENGLAND DECLARED IN A STATE OF BLOCKADE BY FRANCE.
IMPERIAL DECREES, Declaring the British Isles in a state of blockade.
Imperial Camp, Berlin, Nov. 21, 1806. NAPOLEON Emperor of the French, and King of Italy—considering—
1. That England does not admit the right of nations as universally acknowledged by all civilized people;
2. That she declares as an enemy, every individual belonging to an enemy state, and in consequence makes prisoners of war, not only of the crews of armed vessels, but those also of merchant vessels, and even the supercargoes of the same;
3. That she extends or applies to merchant vessels, to articles of commerce, and to the property of individuals, the right of conquest which can only be applied or extended to an enemy state;
4. That she extends to ports not fortified, to the harbors and mouths of rivers, the right of blockade, which, according to reason and the usage of civilized nations, is applicable only to strong or fortified ports;
That she declares places blockaded before which she has not a single vessel of war; although a place ought not to be considered blockaded only when it is so invested as that no approach to it can be made without imminent hazard—that she declares even places blockaded which her united forces would be incapable of placing in that state, such as entire coasts, and a whole empire;
5. That this unequal abuse of the right of blockade has no other object, than to interrupt the communications of different nations and to extend the commerce and industry of England upon the ruin of those of the continent;
6. That this being the evident design of England, whoever does on the continent in English merchandise, favors that design, and becomes an accomplice;
7. That this conduct in England, (worthy only of the first ages of barbarism) has benefited her to the detriment of other nations;
8. That it being right to oppose to an enemy the same arms she makes use of, to combat as she does; when all ideas of justice, and every liberal sentiment, (the result of civilization among men) are disregarded;
We have resolved to enforce against England the usages which she has consecrated in her maritime code.
The present decree shall be considered as a fundamental law of the empire, until

England shall have acknowledged that the rights of war are the same on land as at sea, that it cannot be extended to any private property whatever, nor to persons who are not military; and until the right of blockade be restrained to fortified places actually invested by competent forces.
THEREFORE IT IS DECREED. ART. 1. The British islands are in a state of blockade.
2. All commerce and correspondence with them is prohibited. Consequently, all letters or packets, written in England, or to an Englishman, written in the English language, shall not be dispatched from the post offices, and shall be seized.
3. Every individual, a subject of Great Britain, of whatever rank or condition, who is found in countries occupied by our troops, or those of our allies, shall be made a prisoner of war.
4. Every ware-house, all merchandise or property whatever, belonging to an Englishman, are declared good prize.
5. The commerce of English merchandise is prohibited. All the merchandise the produce or manufacture of England or her colonies, is declared to be good prize.
6. One half of the proceeds of merchandise declared to be good prize, and forfeited as in the preceding articles, shall go to indemnify merchants who have suffered losses by the English cruisers.
7. No vessel coming directly from England or her colonies, or having been there since the publication of this decree, shall be admitted into any port.
8. Every vessel, that by a false declaration contravenes the foregoing dispositions, shall be seized; and the ship and cargo confiscated as English property.
9. This article states, that, the councils of prizes at Paris and at Milan shall have cognizance of what may arise in the empire and in Italy, under the present article.
10. Communications of this decree shall be made to the kings of Spain, Naples, Holland, Etruria, and to our other allies; whose subjects as well as ours, are victims of the injustice and barbarity of the English maritime code.
11. Our ministers of foreign relations, &c. &c. are charged with the execution of the present decree.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the emperor, H. B. MARET, Secretary of State.
THIRTY-SECOND BULLETIN OF THE FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
Wantz, Nov. 28. Thirty-second Bulletin is dated Berlin, 16th Nov. 1806. It states the position and force of the Prussian army at the beginning of the campaign—viz.—115,000 infantry, 80,000 cavalry, 195,000, and 800 pieces of cannon—all these were in the battle of the 14th except the duke of Weimar and prince Wittenberg's corps—leaving 126 thousand engaged in that battle. That of this body, not one escaped! The same of the other two corps not in the battle. That the king, the queen, gen. Kalkreuth, and only ten or twelve officers were saved. The king was at Konigsberg with about 8000 men. Most of the French troops had returned to Berlin—Marshal Davoust has gone to Posen—Murat is to follow him—The king of Holland is requested to return to his own kingdom—Prince Jerome investing two towns in Silesia, of which he takes the possession. Marshal Mortier has arrived at Hamburgh to shut the Elbe and Weser.
ARMISTICE WITH PRUSSIA.
THIRTY-THIRD BULLETIN.
Berlin, Nov. 17, 1806. The armistice which follows, was yesterday signed at Charlottenburg. The season being advanced, this arrangement determines the station of the enemy. Part of Prussian Poland being occupied by the French, and part remaining neutral.
His majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and his majesty the king of Prussia, in consequence of negotiations for peace, begun on the 23rd of October last, so unfortunately interrupted, have judged it necessary to agree to a suspension of arms, and for this purpose have appointed as plenipotentiaries, viz. his majesty the emperor of the French, Michael Duroc, marshal, &c. &c. &c. and his majesty the king of Prussia, the marquis of Lucchesini and gen. de Zastrow—who after having exchanged powers, have agreed to the following articles:
1. The forces of his majesty the king of Prussia (now on the right bank of the Vistula) shall assemble at Konigsberg, in Royal Prussia, beyond the right bank of the Vistula.
2. The army of his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, shall occupy that part of South Prussia, which is bounded by the right bank of the Vistula to the mouth of the Bug. The town of Thorn—the fortress and city of Grudentz, the city and citadel of Dantzick, the town of Colbitz (and Tenaye) which shall be delivered up to them as security; and in Silesia, the town of Glogau and Breslau, with such part of South Prussia as is bounded by the right bank of the Oder, and also the part that is situated upon the left bank of that river, to be limited by a line drawn from the Oder, at five leagues above Breslau, passing to Oblau—Zehren at three leagues from Schweidnitz, (without including it) and from thence to Fryburg—Landshut and connecting itself with Bohemia at Liebau.
3. The other parts of East Prussia, or New East Prussia, shall not be occupied by either, army—French, Prussian or Russian; but if it should be taken possession of by the latter, his majesty the king of Prussia engages, that they shall fall back to their own territories, and likewise not to admit the forces of that power into his kingdom, during the time this armistice shall continue.
4. Hameln and Neiberg, with their arms and ammunition, shall be delivered up to the French troops, and an inventory shall be made within 8 days from the exchange of ratifications, of the present armistice. The garrisons of those places shall not be made prisoners of war, but shall be marched to Konigsburg, and shall receive all convenient accommodations on the route.
5. The negotiations shall continue at
Charlottenburg, and if peace should not be the result, the parties engage not to recommence hostilities without a previous notice of ten days.
6. The present armistice shall be ratified by the contracting powers, on the 21st inst. at Graunitz, when and where the ratifications shall be exchanged.
In faith of which, we the undersigned have hereunto placed our respective seals—at Charlottenburg, 16th November, 1806.
DUROC, LUCCHESINI, ZASTROW.
THIRTY-FOURTH BULLETIN.
Berlin, Nov. 22.
No intelligence has yet been received that the suspension of arms, signed on the 17th has yet been ratified by the king of Prussia, and that the exchange of ratifications has taken place. In the mean time hostilities continue to go on, as they are not to cease till the period of exchange.
Gen. Savary, whom the emperor appointed to direct the siege of Hameln, had a conference on the 20th with Gen. Lecocq, and the Prussian general, and made him sign a capitulation. 9,000 prisoners, amongst whom are six generals, magazines sufficient to subsist 10,000 men for six months, stores of all kinds, a company of horse artillery, and 300 cavalry are in our power.
Savary set off immediately for Nieuburg, in order to make that fortress capitulate, in which it is thought there is a garrison of from 2 to 3,000 men.
A Prussian battalion of 3,000 men in garrison at Czentoschau, at the extremity of Polish Prussia, capitulated on the 18th before 150 light horse of the 2d regiment, united to 300 Polish confederates, who appeared before the fortress. The garrison are prisoners of war; considerable magazines have been found in it.
THIRTY-NINTH BULLETIN.
Posen, Dec. 7.
Gen. Savary, after having taken possession of Hameln, proceeded to Nieuburg. The governor hesitated to surrender. Gen. Savary entered the place, and after several conferences he concluded the articles of capitulation.
A courier has just arrived with the news that the emperor of Russia has declared war against the Porte; that Choczim and Bender are surrounded by his troops; that they have passed the Dniester and posted themselves from that to Jassy. Gen. Michelson commands the Russian army in Wallachia.
The Prussian army commanded by Gen. Benissen, has evacuated the Vistula, which marshal Davoust has passed and established his head quarters before Prague; his advanced posts are on the Bug. The grand duke of Berg continues at Warsaw.
The emperor's head quarters are still at Posen.
FORTIETH BULLETIN.
Posen, Dec. 9.
Marshal Ney has crossed the Vistula, and entered Thorn on the 6th. He bestows particular praise on Col. Savary, who at the head of the 4th regiment of infantry, with the grenadiers and voltigeurs of the 90th and the 6th light infantry, crossed the Vistula the first. He had an engagement at Thorn with the Prussians, whom he forced, after a slight battle, to evacuate the town. He killed some of their men, and took 20 prisoners.
This affair exhibits a remarkable trait. The river 400 fathoms across was covered with floating ice: the boat which carried our advanced guard, being stopped by the ice, could not advance; on the opposite bank some Polish boatmen rushed forward under a shower of balls to clear the boat. The Prussian boatmen attempted to oppose them, upon which a scuffle with fists ensued. The Polish boatmen threw the Prussians into the water, and piloted our boats to the right bank. The emperor has inquired the names of these brave men, for the purpose of rewarding them.
The emperor received to-day the deputation of Warsaw, consisting of Messrs. Gatkowski, grand chamberlain of Lithuania, knight of the orders of Poland: Gorzowski, lieutenant general, knight of the orders of Poland; Lubienski, knight of the orders of Poland; Alexander Potocki; Ezetkowi knight of the order of St. Stanislaus; Lusiewski.
FORTY-SECOND BULLETIN.
Posen, Dec. 15.
The bridge upon the Narew, at its mouth in the Bug, is finished. The tete de pont is finished and mounted with cannon.
The bridge upon the Vistula, between Zakroczyzn and Utrata, near the mouth of the Bug, is in like manner finished. The tete de pont armed with a great number of batteries, is a very formidable work.
The Russian armies are coming in the direction of Grodno and in that of Bielsk, along the Narew and the Bug. The head quarters of one of their divisions was on the 10th at Putusk upon the Narew.
General Dolauf is appointed governor of Thorn.
The 8th corps of the grand army commanded by marshal Mortier, is advancing; it has its right at Stettin, its left at Rostock, and its head quarters at Anklam.
The grenadiers of the reserve of General Oudinot are about to arrive at Custrin.
The division of cuirassiers, newly formed, under the command of general Espagnie, is coming to Berlin.
The Italian division of gen. Lecchi is assembled at Magdeburg.
The corps of the grand duke of Baden is at Stettin—in a fortnight it will be able to enter into the line. The hereditary prince has constantly followed the head quarters, and has been present at every engagement.
The Polish division at Zoyonschek, which has been organised at Hagenau, and 6,000 strong, is at Leipsick, for the purpose of being clothed.
His majesty has ordered a regiment to be raised in the Prussian states, beyond the Elbe; it will assemble at Munster. The prince of Hohenzoellern Sigmaringen, is appointed colonel of this corps.
A division of the army of reserve of marshal Kellerman, is set off from Mentz. The head of this division is already arrived at Magdeburg.
Peace with the elector of Saxony and the duke of Saxe Weimar, was signed at Posen.
All the princes of Saxony have been admitted into the confederation of the Rhine. His majesty has disapproved of the levy of contributions laid upon the states of Saxony, and has ordered what has been received, to be restored. These princes, not having been at war with France, and having furnished no contingent to Prussia, ought not to be subject to war contributions.
The army has taken possession of the country of Mecklenburg. This is a consequence of the treaty signed at Schwerin the twenty-fifth October, 1805. By this treaty, the prince of Mecklenburg had granted a passage over his territories to the Russian troops commanded by gen. Tolstoy.
The season astonishes the inhabitants of Poland. It does not freeze. The sun appears every day, and it is still autumnal weather.
The emperor sets off to-night for Warsaw.
John Henry Dombrowski, general of division, grand cross of the legion of honor, commander of the royal order of the iron crown; Joseph Wybicki, representative of the cities in the diet of 1791:—
PROCLAMATION
OF THE FRENCH EMPEROR, TO THE POLES.
"POLES—Napoleon the great, the invincible, advances into Poland at the head of 300,000 men. Without attempting to penetrate into the secret of his views, let it be our only endeavor to render ourselves worthy of his greatness.
"I will see," (he has said) "I will see whether you deserve to be a nation. I am going to Posen: there shall the first plan for your benefit be concerted.
"Poles, it depends upon you to be an independent people—to acquire a country. Your avenger, your creator has appeared. Hasten to meet him from every side, as oppressed children hasten to meet their father, who comes to bring them aid. Bring him your hearts, your arms. Prove to him that you are ready to shed your blood to re-acquire your country. He knows that you are disarmed, he will supply you with arms.
"And you, Poles, who have been compelled by your oppressors to fight against your own interests—come, assemble under the banners of your country.
"Soon, called by Napoleon the Great, shall Kosciuszko speak to you by his command. In the mean time, receive this token of his high protection. Recollect, that the call he gave you to assemble in legions in Italy, has not deceived you. Those legions it was, deserving the approbation of the invincible heroes of Europe, who gave him the first conception of the Polish spirit and the Polish character.
"At the imperial head quarters, Berlin, Nov. 3, 1806. "DOMBROWSKI. "WYBICKI."
PARIS, Dec. 2.
Some letters announce that the Russian army advances towards the Vistula. If this is true, the armistice will not be ratified.
There has been communicated to our senate an imperial decree against the English; and a report on the same subject by M. Talleyrand. The report announces the declaration of the emperor that he will not quit Berlin and Warsaw, until the Russians shall renounce their unjust pretensions upon Wallachia and Moldavia!
All the letters from the maritime towns of the north announce that the French are actively pursuing the war which they have just declared against the English trade.
The advanced guard of marshal Davoust is at Warsaw. The town of Thorn is occupied by a division of marshal Lannes. We have as yet no positive intelligence of the entrance of the French into Dantzick; nor into the fortress of Grudentz.
Letters from Leghorn, state that several arrests have taken place there. Some persons have been exiled; among others the brother of the Sardinian consul, for having, as it is said, kept up a correspondence in Sicily.
DECEMBER 23.
Private news from Posen, of the 10th December, states, that it was expected there his majesty the emperor would shortly depart from that city, to repair to Warsaw, where the general wish of the inhabitants impatiently waited his presence.
The Russian corps which had advanced towards the Vistula, have fallen back as precipitately as the season and the ill state of the roads would permit. In the mean time whilst all military movements have been difficult, every part of Poland occupied by the French army has already given itself a kind of political and military organization. The French, every where receive testimonies of affection and enthusiasm, which surpass all they had hoped for. The false measures which the king of Prussia was led to take against the Polish nobles who should show themselves disposed to stand up for the independence of their country, has redoubled their generous efforts; it has forced the most irresolute to determine immediately, and has reduced them all to the happy necessity of accelerating the glorious period of the national regeneration.
It is asserted that his majesty, wishing to give to the king of Spain a proof of his friendship, and desirous also to see the Spanish army on a respectable footing, which may enable it to co-operate towards the common advantage, has not only authorized the recruiting for Spain of 25,000 men, to be taken from among the Prussian prisoners, but has consented that 25,000 men more shall be put at the disposal of the government of Madrid, with the sole condition that the Prussian prisoners, amongst whom they shall be chosen, shall be freely enlisted and can only be employed in the military service.
On the 10th marshal Augereau crossed the Vistula, between Zakroczyzn and Utrata. Marshal Bessiers was stretching out from Thorn. Gen. Gouyon is appointed governor of Warsaw. The Russians have burnt the two suburbs of Breslau.
The king of Prussia had been at the Russian head quarters and proceeded from thence to Konigsburg where his queen had already arrived.
LONDON, Dec. 15.
On Saturday the following rear admirals of the red were promoted to the rank of vice admirals of the blue:
Jas. Kempthorne, esq. | Arthur Phillips esq. Samp. Edwards, esq. | Sir W. G. Fairfax, Knt. Geo. Campbell, esq. | Sir Jas. Saumarez. H. Frankland, esq.
Sir James Saumarez is to hoist his flag in the channel fleet, under lord St. Vincent, in the room of Sir Charles Cotton, who it is said, is to succeed sir Erasmus Gower in the command at Newfoundland. We have not heard who is to succeed sir James Saumarez in his command at Guernsey and Jersey.
The king's speech was finally settled and read to his majesty by lord Grenville, on Wednesday last.
DECEMBER 16.
House of Lords, Monday, Dec. 16.—The lord chancellor informed the lords assembled, that it was not in his majesty's power, for several reasons, to be present at the meeting of parliament; but that his majesty would on a convenient day, state his reasons to parliament for having called them together at this time.
Eight thousand men, all picked soldiers, are expected to proceed in three detachments, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next, to Paddington, in the vicinity of London—to be conveyed by the canal to Liverpool.—The passage will take about eight days, after which they will be sent with all expedition to Dublin.
Dr. Beattie who extracted the mortal ball from lord Nelson, was last week at Falmouth. He had the ball with him, mounted in an elegant case in the form of a watch, which, suspended by a watch chain, he carries in his left fob. He has refused a thousand guineas for this interesting relic.
DECEMBER 17.
Five of the largest transports in general Crawford's expedition have been driven into Ilracomb, and 1000 of the men have been marched to Bideford.
In consequence of a new regulation in the alien department, brought forward by Mr. Spencer, all strangers, before they embark for Great Britain, must obtain a passport from the British resident in the country from which they are about to depart, and this document, on their arrival, must be countersigned by the minister from that country residing here.—In cases of neglect, of which due notice is immediately to be given to the secretary of state for the foreign department, those who have not such a testimonial to produce, will be considered as objects of suspicion, and will of course, not be permitted to continue in the country.
The Dantzick and Rosindale, which arrived at Hull on Friday afternoon, left the Sound on Tuesday se'night. The English ships at Dantzick had all got out, ready to put to sea, in case the French reached that place. It is said they were in possession both of it and Thorn. At St. Petersburg the exchange with this country had fallen very greatly.
BERLIN, Nov. 11.
By a decree the Emperor had divided Prussia into four departments, viz. the department of Berlin, of Custrin, of Stettin and of Magdeburg, and appointed French commanders.—There are besides provinces and circles.—Each province has an intendant. Frenchmen are appointed to collect the revenue, &c. A general authority is appointed over the four departments.
Mr. de Chailon auditor of the council of state, is appointed intendant of Glogau, in Silesia. Other auditors have each obtained a branch of the administration: Mr. Dupont Delporte, of the salt pits; Mr. Campan, of the posts; Mr. Lafon of the stamps; Mr. Tabourneau, of the land tax; Mr. d'Hontelot, of the excise.
NOVEMBER 19.
A deputation from the palatinate of Posen, has been introduced to the emperor.—They offered the homage of that palatinate, and desired the emperor would proclaim the independence of Poland.
The emperor answered them, that France had never acknowledged the different partitions of Poland; that he could not, however, make that proclamation, until the Poles should be determined to defend their rights as a nation, with arms in their hands, by all kinds of sacrifices, and even by that of their lives; that till now Europe had reproached them with having often sacrificed in civil dissensions, the interests of their country; that they might now prove they were corrected by the experience of the long misfortunes which they have been the victims of.
NOVEMBER 20.
It is said all the continental powers are to be called on to declare openly for or against France or England; and all intercourse with England is to be interdicted until a general peace.
The emperor this day reviewed the troops here, and commanded the exercise with the bayonet; remarking that they would beat the Russians at their favorite weapon, for Suwarroff had said that the ball was foolish, but the bayonet was wise.
December 8.
A courier of the emperor passed this night through Berlin with dispatches for Mentz; he was announced that the advanced guard of the French army extended already as far as the frontiers of Russian Poland.
Though the elector of Saxony arrived too late in Berlin to be presented to his majesty the emperor—it is rumored in this city that Saxony was called to high destinies, and that the present elector would assume the title granted to several of the princes forming the confederation of the Rhine.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 28.
On the 23rd of Nov. Napoleon set off from Berlin for Posen, at 11 o'clock at night. The empress is here; but is going to Berlin to pass the winter.
The duke of Brunswick is not dead; but another nobleman of a similar name. The former has embarked on the Baltic, supposed for England.
The French were preparing to attack the Isle of Rugen, in Swedish Pomerania.
December 15.
Letters from Scania in Sweden, announce that the Swedish army has received orders to hold itself in readiness to march; reinforcements have already set off from Istadt for the garrison of Stralsund.
December 16.
The deputies from the kingdom of Italy arrived at Munich on the 13th inst. They are going to the imperial head quarters to compliment the emperor, in the name of the Italian nation, upon his new victories.
They write from Vienna that the French ambassador, gen. Andreossi, continues to have frequent conferences with the secretary of state, count de Stadion. It is thought in that capital, that objects of the highest importance are negotiating between the two courts.
December 19.
All the intelligence from Hungary agrees in stating that peace has been definitively signed between the Porte and Servia. It adds that Czemri Georges to whom has been granted the title of prince of Servia, is to march into Moldavia, with 40,000 men in order to join the army which the grand seignior has assembled in that province; to oppose the Russians.
MARSEILLES, Nov. 11.
It is reported that the Dey of Algiers threatens France with war! Reports are current of a rupture between the Port and Russia.
HAMBURGH, Nov. 24.
Already it is believed that the Danes are about to unite with France and to second the grand measures adopted by Napoleon to force the English to subscribe to a general peace on terms favorable to maritime powers. We have 12000 French in this city and its environs; and others are arriving incessantly—Half the Grand army of Holland is advancing towards Hamburg—[It is probable these troops are intended to overawe Denmark.]
NOVEMBER 26.
A commission has been appointed to proceed to Berlin, to endeavor to obtain if the French emperor every favor to our commerce which may be compatible with his great plans. A contribution of five millions and a half of francs has been exacted in the country of Brunswick—49000 dollars has been paid for the ransom of the Swedish vessels at Rostock.
December 12.
The head quarters of Marshal Mortier were still at Anklam, on the frontiers of Swedish Pomerania, on the 7th inst. His corps of the army, was reinforced daily with new troops. They are for the most part Dutch regiments. On the ninth a heavy cannonading was heard in the neighborhood of Lauenburg.
The Dutch troops have taken possession in the name of the king of Holland, of the dukedoms of Olenburg and Delmenhorst, as also of the lordship of Verel and Kniphausen.
The executive commission of the country of Hanover, published on the 9th as follows: "By order of his excellency Marshal Mortier, all commerce and every other intercourse between this country and England are rigorously prohibited. It is besides severely forbidden to the inhabitants to send or expedite to England any letter, package, &c."
General Michael arrived here on the 9th inst. He had been appointed by the emperor and king Napoleon, governor of the Hans towns—General Laval, who commanded in our town has been appointed governor of the country of Mecklenburg.
The French have set at liberty, the privy counsellor Ephraim, of the Jewish religion who was in confinement at Custrin, by order of the king of Prussia.
Intelligence from Sweden states, that all the troops there have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. Defensive preparations are making in Finland.
The post now comes and goes as usual across the Duchy of Berg to France, Spain, and Portugal.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 16.
The French minister has demanded the closing of the Dardanelles against Russian and English vessels. But this court has refused the demand, and declared its determination to adhere to its alliance with Russia.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11.
FROM THE AURORA.
PREDICTIONS VERIFIED!
Need we call to remembrance the predictions which we long ago and so often and in so many instances made?—Let any man of plain understanding look to our files and compare what we have for years predicted, and ask if there is not much, immensely much of what we have pointed out, as the necessary consequences of particular measures and systems, already accomplished.
We shall take up the subject of the state of Europe in a series of papers—we shall canvas circumstances and consequences—as warnings—as EARLY WARNINGS—against that infatuation which has plunged the governments of Europe in a common humiliation.
We hear it said by a superficial and unreflecting man—we hear it asked—"what will those now say who opposed the "blockading system and starvation of a nation in 1793?" But the question that ought to have been asked, is—what will those politicians say who sanctioned and applauded the outrage then:—what will they say who sanctioned that injurious treaty, in which the law of nations and the rights of neutrals were abandoned, and national honor covered with mourning and cypress wreaths and rue!
BALTIMORE, Feb. 12.
A joke—upon my soul a joke!—Mr. Wood, the man of the "World," at Washington, proceeds in defending Mr. Burr. Among other things he has the following—Can it be possible that the Marquis and Burr have trumped up a story of the kind to blind folks? How came John Wood by the information? Burr says his scheme is agricultural! Wood declares it is to carry off a sum of money!

IT appears that the news from Baltimore that a treaty had been concluded between the United States and Great Britain is not confirmed; and, from some late intelligence, its truth seems to be doubtful. At this we confess our astonishment; since, in the present situation of affairs on the continent of Europe, the interest of Great Britain, if in the least regarded by those who conduct her councils, would lead them to retain the friendship of America, by consenting to a treaty founded only in principles of justice. But any calculation on the rationality of kings and their ministers seems to be ill-founded. The same obstinate pride which formerly made the sapient monarch George the third, who, forsooth, can do no wrong, engage in a bloody war with his own subjects, rather than to do them justice; the same folly which made him sacrifice the treasure and happiness of his own country, and involve an innocent and unoffending people in carnage and misery; in direct violation of their unquestionable rights; may perhaps have induced him on the present occasion to reject our proposals. The true interest of Great Britain appears indeed to be the least important subject of his consideration: and such is, generally, the conduct of Kings. The gratification of a stupid point of honor, to soothe their foolish vanity, is a sufficient motive for injuring other nations, notwithstanding their own thereby be ruined.
The extraordinary measure, which Bonaparte has lately adopted, of declaring all the ports of Great Britain and her dependencies in a state of blockade; his prohibiting neutral vessels who have touched at any British port from entering those of France; and confiscating British merchandise wherever it may be found, may possibly provoke similar edicts, in contempt of the rights of neutrals, and of Great Britain's own interest, by way of retaliation. If this should be the case, the commerce of the United States would be attacked on all sides at once; and the question concerning the course to be pursued on our part, would be momentous indeed. The two great rival powers would then have reached the highest point of their frenzy, & substantially declared war against the whole human race, so that the vessels of no nation, could carry on trade with one of them, without sustaining an injury from the other. In such a conjuncture, however, in our humble opinion, the proper policy to be adopted by the United States is plain and evident. It would be, not to join in the cruel contest on either side; not to connect ourselves or our destinies with either party; but rather to relinquish all communication with the belligerent powers until the madness which possesses their sovereigns shall have subsided. As both parties have already repeatedly violated the laws of nations; have disregarded all the rights of neutrals; and, in the event contemplated, would have completely thrown the gauntlet of defiance in the face of every principle held sacred among civilized men, the peaceful and upright people of America ought no more to continue their commerce with them, than with a gang of banditti. The idea of our raising & maintaining a navy, large enough to protect the ships of our merchants from attack, & their cargoes from confiscation, is entirely preposterous. If we were able to carry on a maritime war with Great Britain, the benefits to be derived from forcing, in opposition to her, a trade with France, and with the countries in subjection to France, would not be adequate to make us compensation for the enormous expense: and, as France has no fleet at sea, we could not injure her, in case we should join Great Britain against her. Our only plan must therefore be to depend altogether on ourselves. The vast variety of the productions of the soil, and of the manufactures of our happy country, is amply sufficient to satisfy all our necessary wants, at least for a time, without the aid of foreign supplies. Let us recollect, as the ingenious Goldsmith sweetly sung.
"That trade's proud empire quickly feels decay; While self-dependent power can time defy, As rocks resist the billows and the sky."
A non-importation law would soon bring Great Britain to her senses. Her starving manufacturers, and bankrupt merchants, would, by their clamors, compel her to give a vent to their commodities; and this could only be done by yielding the points in dispute, and renewing their correspondence with the United States. Our own manufactures would be encouraged; neither would the inconveniences felt by our planters and farmers be greater than they were during the revolutionary war, which their patriotism and just resentment at the tyranny of their enemies, enabled them to support with heroic fortitude. The stoppage of the source from which the revenue of the union is derived, would, indeed, be severely felt; but, as a transitory evil, ought to be patiently encountered by a magnanimous people. It would be better that the payment of the principal of the national debt should be postponed until the end of the contest, and that even the expenses of government, should, in the interim, be defrayed by new loans, (however odious and detestable we confess the system of borrowing, which nothing but dire necessity can justify, is in our opinion,) than not to have recourse to the only practicable method of maintaining our rights.
We are here considering a state of affairs which we hope will never be realized, but which may possibly exist, and therefore is worthy of serious reflection. The policy we have suggested, as the best in such a case, is merely a choice of evils, and could not be recommended otherwise than in preference to the incalculable expense of a large navy & a foreign war. That the providence of the benign ruler of the Universe, which has hitherto so signally protected and preserved these United States from all their enemies, may continue to befriend them, and guide their public servants in the difficult task of keeping them free and happy, amidst the convulsions of an agitated world, must be the sincere prayer of every honest man and good republican. But, at all events, we should be prepared in every contingency to defend our rights, with manly firmness, against every nation under heaven: and, as our forefathers in 1776, were willing to undergo every privation and inconvenience that a wantonly cruel enemy could inflict, rather than to submit to the unjust pretensions of the British parliament to tax them without the consent of their representatives, let us now prove to the world that we have not degenerated, but will, on a similar occasion, act as they did; determined never to do injustice ourselves, and never to submit to it from others.
FOR THE ARGUS.
CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND PUBLIC DUTIES.
THE liberties, happiness, and prosperity of this country depend entirely upon the elections. Every citizen in this way exercises a portion of sovereign power, which he has of his own free will, delegates to others. We have no other means for safety, no other resources for success, except in the virtue, talents and faithful conduct of our representatives. If these fail, public tranquility will be endangered, and public interests will be neglected: If they are cherished, public rights will be secure.
Although these are the first rudiments of political science, although no man ever presumes to utter an expression which might controvert these principles, it is nevertheless obvious, that but few elections are conducted with views which solely regard the public welfare. Private ambition, personal friendships or hatreds, have often had predominating influence, as well in the minds of the most intelligent, as in the momentary and effervescent decisions of the busy multitude. Electors, by one or another of these causes, have often been induced to vote in a way, but little calculated to promote the interests of their country, or to meet the approbation of their own consciences.
Intrigues, popular noise, and sometimes detraction and sarcasm have deterred men of worth, even from making known, that they are willing to discharge the duties of a representative, the public have thereby frequently lost the benefits of the best talents of the country, while public places and trusts are occupied by others of inferior endowments: The best talents being thus sometimes lost to society, the great duties of legislation have been confided to men, who do not pretend to any better qualifications, than to judge with candor and vote with integrity concerning the propositions of others.
Although these are evils as far as they go, yet it has never happened at any time, that the legislature has been entirely composed of such, as possess only the negative qualities, which have been noticed. The country is extensive, the representation is numerous, and every session produces some young men of eminent talents, who not only give ardent proofs of their patriotism, but great reason to anticipate their future usefulness. These are not only truths, but consolations.
It must not be understood from these remarks that the best talents ought always to be employed in legislative trusts: Plain integrity ought to be preferred to brilliant talents, whenever the possessor of the latter, either as relates to his private or moral deportment, or political sentiments, deserves not the public confidence. It is entirely impossible to prescribe any general data by which the public sentiment ought to be directed, or to which a candid reference might be made: as much as ought to be hoped for is to excite the people to calm enquiry, and to use their votes in the way best calculated to prevent public mischief, as well as to promote general benefits.
These observations will unfold the course of reflection which has occupied my mind, and will explain the general principles which ought to operate with the people in relation to elections. Whether therefore, it may proceed from the impulses of private inclination, or the will of others, that any one now or hereafter be considered a candidate, let these explanations suggest the manner in which he ought to be considered, leaving the result to the decision of those to whom the constitution and laws have delegated the right and power of deciding. If it should ever be the lot of such candidate to receive a sufficient number of voluntary votes (and no others ought to be sought) to entitle him to the important trust, it will then become his duty, and ought to be his pride, to show that the trust was merited.
A young man just stepping upon the public theatre, or totally unknown in the political world, will not at once approve of these declarations and explanations: my answer to him is short. I write to instruct and not to please.
In pronouncing new opinions, or in foretelling the inevitable consequences, to result from a particular course of public measures, I may perhaps appear to be the foe of particular individuals, when my hostility (if it deserves that appellation) will relate only to the measures, in the execution of which they may be considered only as the temporary instruments; and if the stations which they occupy had been filled by others, the individuals in question would receive no disturbance, either from my opinions or the manner in which they may be promulgated. These observations are, here, the more necessary, because before I lay down my pen, I shall make free remarks concerning some matters of a public nature, which have demanded, and will again command the attention of the Legislature. Perhaps too, some conspicuous individuals may believe that personal injury is intended towards themselves. Let it suffice here to say, however freely I may utter opinions, however they may seem to militate against individuals, that I will not bestow towards any man a remark which ought to excite his individual disapprobation. I will have the charity to suppose that he is the honest executor of his own honest opinions. I shall steadily direct my attention to the public interests, and shall not pause or change my course if I shall be told that some one who has obtained a place of ho-
nor or trust, will be thereby jeopardized in his particular situation.
Not only every public servant, but every private individual, ought, in all matters which may concern the public, to receive and regard as his perpetual motto, GOD AND MY COUNTRY. According to this, he ought most religiously to hold himself solemnly bound calmly and faithfully to discharge the duties which he has undertaken, with no view to injure any individual whatever. If personal disappointments shall ensue from this plain and justifiable course, he ought individually to feel the same, and no other kind of regret, than ought to be felt, by an honest and disinterested witness, whose testimony might affect another in any of the important concerns of fortune, fame, or life.
A FREEHOLDER.
From NORFOLK, February 13. Yesterday arrived in Hampton Roads, bound to Baltimore, the schooner Thatcher, on board of which is Lieutenant Lockhart , having in his charge General Adair , of Kentucky, and Mr. Ogden, taken up by General Wilkinson as associates with Col. Burr. Of Ogden's arrest the public have been already informed. From a passenger who came up from the Thatcher, we learn, that General Adair was taken up about the 9th of January; he left his baggage and horses on the other side of the Lake, and was proceeding as a private person, on foot, to New-Orleans, when he was apprehended. Report at New-Orleans, stated that Burr's force was 7,000 men, but our informant does not remember where Burr was. The embargo was raised on the 30th December. The United States brig Franklin passed the Belize on the 21st January, with troops for New-Orleans.
Yesterday morning the Magistrates directed an examination of the Bread in the market, when nearly eight hundred loaves short of the weight fixed, were seized and given to the poor. The assize is 20 ounces; some loaves, we are assured, were only 15 ounces. An examination of weights was also had, and many seizures were made. This is a duty which the magistrates cannot too frequently perform.— Ledger .
February 14. With pleasure we have to remark that our domestic police has awakened, and that an examination of bread, weights and measures has taken place.—On Thursday last there were about 800 loaves, short of weight, seized and distributed among the poor—upwards of 1000 weights and measures of different sizes were also found deficient and condemned. This friendly sort of visit to the stores and bake-houses, we earnestly hope, may be repeatedly made.—It cannot be too often.— Herald .
General John Smith has been re-elected senator of the U. S. for New-York, for the next term.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 13.
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. STATES. On Wednesday Mr. Harper delivered an argument, of about one hour and an half in length, in support of the motion made by him the preceding day for a writ of Habeas Corpus in the case of Dr. Bollman.
He divided his argument under two general heads. The first of which was directed to sustain the constitutional and legal right of the court generally to grant writs of Habeas Corpus; and the second, to prove the present case proper for the interposition of the power of the court.
Mr. Martin observed that Mr. Harper had gone so fully and comprehensively into the argument, that he would not take up the time of the court by offering any additional remarks.
The Chief Justice said the court would take time to consider before they gave their opinion.
On Thursday, the Chief Justice observed, that there was some contrariety of sentiment among the members of the court, and that the delivery of their opinion would be deferred until the next day.— Nat. Intell.
The only business of much importance transacted in the House of Representatives during the three last days has been the further consideration of the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. Having been, for the greater part of these days, occupied with the proceedings of the Supreme Court on the motion to grant a writ of Habeas Corpus (which we shall endeavor to present in detail) we can only cursorily state the proceedings of the House.
A long and warm debate was maintained on several of the provisions of the bill, entirely, however, confined to points previously discussed, the debates on which have been given at considerable length.
In committee of the whole, the punishment of death for importing slaves, was committed into an imprisonment for not more than ten, nor less than five years.
In the House this decision was affirmed—Yeas 67—Nays 48—with the imposition of a fine not exceeding 10,000, nor less than 5,000 dollars.
The bill, after undergoing much amendment, was ordered to a third reading on Friday.— ib.
Extract of a letter, dated Fort Gibson, (Miss. Ter.) 14th Jan. 1807.
"Burr, with about seven boats, and from 70 to 100 men, is now on the Mississippi river, 50 miles above Natchez, where he will remain until the balance of his boats arrive—an attempt has been made to take him by the sheriff with a small party, but without success—to-morrow the sheriff with the posse comitatus will again make an attempt—the executive has issued orders to the militia, and the territory is in motion—but from the number coming down the river to join Burr, and the disposition of many of the inhabitants of the territory to not molest him, I am apprehensive that he will pass the country without being taken. He declares his views are not inimical to the government of the U. S. but that he intends to take Baton Rouge and operate entirely against the Spaniards, and add a brighter star to the American government than ornaments its presents brilliancy."
POSTSCRIPT.
From WASHINGTON CITY, February 16.
The letter from Gen. ARMSTRONG to the SECRETARY of STATE, referred to in the annexed copy of a letter from the General to Mr. LEE, the Commercial Agent of the United States, has not yet been received by the Secretary of State.
Paris, 24th Dec. 1806.
SIR, You will find a passage for the enclosed letter as early as possible.
I have this moment received the written assurances of the Minister of Marine, that the Decree of the 21st, of Nov. last will in no respect disturb the existing regulations of commerce between France and the U. States of America, as settled by the Convention of the 30th of September.
With much regard, &c.
Signed JOHN ARMSTRONG. Wm. Lee, Esq.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
The court on Friday delivered their opinion on the motion for a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout.
Chief Justice Marshall delivered a long and elaborate opinion, to establish the right of the supreme court, in virtue of its appellate powers, to grant writs of habeas corpus, and concluded his remarks by declaring that the court granted the writ in the present instance.
Mr. Justice Johnson dissented from the opinion of the court, and delivered his reasons of dissent; which were principally founded on the idea that the right to issue writs of habeas corpus was among the original, and not appellate powers of courts, and that consequently in this case the supreme court did not possess authority to allow it.
Mr. Johnson observed that one of his brethren then absent concurred with him in opinion. We understand that he referred to Judge Chase.
The justices present, when this case was argued, were Messrs. Marshall, Washington, Chase, Johnson and Livingston. Mr. Cushing was, from indisposition absent.
Messrs. Marshall, Washington & Livingston, therefore, concurred in the opinion; and Messrs. Chase and Johnson dissented from it.
Monday (this day) was then fixed for the return of the writ.
From CHARLESTON, Feb. 9.
By the brig Euphemia , capt. Torrey, arrived yesterday, in 15 days from New Orleans, we have received the papers of that city to the 21st ult. The papers are entirely silent on the present situation of that country; but we learn, verbally, that the city still continued in the state of fermentation—many arrests had taken place; among the most conspicuous persons arrested were gen. John Adair, late a senator in the Congress of the U. S. from the state of Kentucky, who had been sent on to Baltimore Judge Workman, late a resident in this city, had also been arrested, and was in confinement, as was also Mr. Bradford, the printer of one of the papers in that city. Commodore Shaw had issued orders, that no vessel, boat or barge, should be permitted to ascend the Mississippi, having on board any arms, ammunition, military or naval stores, without a pass from Gov. CLAIBORNE. The Legislature of Orleans met on the 14th ult, and had continued their session for several days with closed doors, during which time Gen. WILKINSON had attended for the purpose of communicating some important information—It was reported that Burr had descended to within sixty miles of Natchez, with about 2000 men; Col. CLAIBORNE had been despatched up the river with about 300 men, to intercept Col. Burr, assisted by the naval force under Commodore SHAW, who had received a letter from Mr. SMITH, Secretary of the Navy, ordering him to take, and if necessary, destroy all boats, &c. belonging to Burr, or any one holding an appointment under him.
A London paper of the 30th Dec. (received by an arrival at Charleston, on the 8th inst.) says—"We feel sincerely happy in being able to state, that the treaty between this country and America, is proceeding in the very best train; that the difficulties attending it are almost all surmounted; and that such a completion of it may be speedily looked for, as will insure the permanent good understanding and mutual benefit of both countries in future."
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, on Saturday night last, an apprentice boy to the Boot and Shoe making business, named WOODSON WOBBLETON, but is sometimes called WOODSON JONES; about five feet four or five inches high, black hair and eyes, tolerable full faced, very talkative, and swears very much in conversation; will be eighteen years old in September; had on when he went off a brown coat with gilt buttons, grey bath coating pantaloons, white hat with green underneath, and a striped Virginia cloth waistcoat; has a scar on his left wrist. It is suspected he went off in company with two other boys, one named Michael Lynch and the other John Fitzpatrick. Whoever will deliver the said apprentice to the subscriber in Richmond, shall receive the above reward. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned harboring or carrying off the said apprentice, at their peril. GEORGE HARRISSON. Feb. 17, 1807. 2w6
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE
HISTORY
OF NAPOLEON BONPARTE, Emperor of the French and King of Italy. 1 Vol. Octavo, with two Engravings.
WANTED, A WET NURSE; One from the country, without a child would be preferred. Apply to the Printer. February 20. 4w
Wanted, Fifty thousand Red Oak Barrel Staves.
Apply to THO: RUTHERFOOD & Co. 13th February, 1807. 4w
BOOK BINDING, IN all its variety, is executed by the subscriber, at the Argus printing office and book store, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch, and in the most modern, improved and fashionable style.
Printed Books bound in the most elegant and substantial manner, in morocco and calf, full gilt and lettered—also, in sheep gilt, and plain.
Blank Books of every description, ruled to any pattern, and bound with the latest improved spring and patent backs, and Russia bands & parchment corners, which add much to the strength of the books and ease and convenience of the writer.
Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to as above.—Old books re-bound.
WILLIAM LOWNES. Richmond, Feb. 16, 1807.
WANTED, AN APPRENTICE to the Book Binding business. A youth of respectable connections, who can come well recommended—none other need apply. W. L.
FOR SALE,
And possession given the 1st of January next,
A valuable tract of Land,
In the county of Albemarle, on the waters of Moore's creek, containing 600 acres—The soil is equal to any in the county for the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco—the advantages it possesses make it a desirable situation, it being within two and a half miles of Charlottesville, six of Milton and four from the President's manufacturing mill. On this tract there is a good new two story dwelling house, with other necessary houses, sufficient for the reception of a genteel family; the plantation is in good order for cropping. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to William Galt, in Richmond, or the subscriber, in Milton, who will show the land, and treat for the same.
DAVID ANDERSON. February 11th, 1807. 4w
Valuable property for sale.
ON Friday, the 20th day of March next, on the premises, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder,
A Valuable tract of Land,
Belonging to the estate of Duncan McLaughlin, dec. lying in the county of Fluvanna, about one mile above the courthouse; containing about 300 acres, on both sides of the Cunningham Creek, and about half a mile from its junction with the Rivanna river. On this Land, is a Plantation of about 100 or 150 acres of cleared land, a great part fresh, a small Dwelling House, and some out houses: but the greatest object (it is presumed) to a purchaser, will be the Mill thereon, which with a little repair to the dam, would be one of the most valuable in the upper country; having two pair of stones now constantly running; and notwithstanding the last summer's drought, and a considerable leak in the dam was but a short time without grinding water. Also, about 20 remarkable likely Negro Slaves, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, &c. Also, the stock of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Plantation Tools and Household Furniture.—The terms of sale, will be; for the Land, a credit for one half the purchase money, until the first day of January next, and for the balance until the first day of January, 1809.—For the Slaves and Stock, a credit until the first of January next, except a small proportion of Cash, which will be made known on the day of sale. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid when due, as to the slaves, stock, &c.; and in addition, as to the Land, a deed of trust on the same to secure the payment.
JOHN QUARLES, Acting Ex'r. Feb. 19, 1807. 4w N. B. Three of the above mentioned slaves are good Boatmen.
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 4th day of March next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the dwelling house of Mrs. Mary White, dec. in the county of Henrico, about four miles from the city of Richmond, the greater part of her estate; consisting of a stock of HORSES, CATTLE & HOGS; household and kitchen FURNITURE; and the crops of Corn, Fodder and Rye; also a tract of LAND, containing eighty-six and three fourths acres—this land adjoins the land of Mr. Daniel Price, of the estate of Mr. Elisha Harwood, dec. and the tract on which Mrs. White lived. A further description of the land is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those who are inclined to purchase, will view the same.
Terms of the Sale, for all sums of ten dollars and under, cash will be required, and for all sums above ten dollars, a credit of nine months will be given, the purchasers to give bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.—A deed of trust on the land will be required.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those who have claims are desired to bring them in properly authenticated.
JOHN PRICE, Ex'r of MARY WHITE, dec. Henrico county, Feb. 19th, 1807. 3t
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For Sale, On the 2nd day of March next, upon the premises, between 500 and 600 Acres of Land, In the county of Bedford, on the waters of Otter river, equal, if not superior, to any high land in said county, on which is about 50 acres of fine Meadow Land, the greater part of which is reclaimed. Upon this land is a tolerable dwelling-house and other convenient out-houses. Also, the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c. Terms of sale, one half cash, the balance in 12 months, on the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, with a lien on the premises to secure the balance of the payment. The last mentioned tract of land will be shown to any person desirous of purchasing the same, by Major Joel Leftwich, convenient thereto. EDWARD BOLLING. Goochland, 16th Dec. 1806. tds
NOTICE. THE property advertised in this paper by the subscriber, to be sold publicly in Goochland county, on the 17th instant, is postponed until further information. Meantime he is willing to treat for the same privately. Yet the property there-with advertised, in the county of Bedford, will certainly be sold, on the day and upon the terms expressed therein. EDWARD BOLLING. Feb. 6, 1807. tds
Just Published and may be had at this Office, Reports of Cases ARGUED AND DETERMINED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA: WITH SELECT CASES. Relating chiefly to Points of Practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. PART I. VOLS. I. By Wm. W. HENING & Wm. MUNFORD.
To be Sold, TO the highest bidder, for ready money, at the little store, in the lower end of Goochland county, on the Three Noched road, on Thursday the 5th day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, five likely young NEGROES, belonging to the estate of Hezekiah Priere, dec. This sale will certainly take place. ELLIS & HEZEKIAH PRIERE, Ex'rs. Goochland, February 5, 1807. tds
Valuable property for sale. PURSUANT to a decree of the Worshipful Court of Hustings for the City of Richmond—the subscribers will expose to sale, on the twenty-eight day of February next, on the premises, for CASH, the HOUSE & LOT, In said city, formerly the residence of Jas. Rind, dec. and for some time occupied by Jedediah Allen. On this lot, which is well enclosed, there is a very good Dwelling-House, which has recently undergone a thorough repair, a new Stable, other convenient Offices, and a very good Garden, all which render it a desirable habitation for a family. Previous to the sale, Mr. Allen who lives on the premises, will show them to any person desirous to become the purchaser. Edmund Randolph, } John Adams, } Commission Philip N. Nicholas, } ers. John Foster, } Richmond, Jan. 15, 1807. tds
PUBLISHED BY SUBSCRIPTION, DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, OR Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO. CONDITIONS. THE work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine wove paper, each volume will contain from eight hundred to a thousand pages. A half volume, in boards, will be published regularly every two months, PRICE THREE DOLLARS, PAYABLE ON DELIVERY. Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a superior style of elegance, will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. To Subscribers. The four first half volumes are ready for delivery at the Book-Store of Samuel Pleasants, jun. Richmond. wtf Nov. 6.
Land for Sale. BY virtue of a decree of the county court of Charlotte, bearing date the second day of December, 1806, will be SOLD, at Public Auction, on the 25th day of February next, 320 Acres of Land, Lying on the waters of Cub creek in said county, and formerly belonged to William Roper, dec'd.—About one half of said land is cleared and in good order for cropping. There is a good dwelling-house and other necessary houses on said land. A credit of one year will be given the purchaser for one half the purchase money, and the balance in two years. A good title will be made to the purchaser, on giving bond with approved security, by John Holcombe, Jr. Trustee. January 30th, 1807. 3w
Notice. THE creditors of Henry McClatchy, are requested to lodge their claims properly authenticated, with either of the subscribers, on or before the first of next month, as on Tuesday the 10th, prox. a final dividend of the estate will be made, by THOS. GILLIAM, } Trustees. ALLAN POLLON, } Feb. 6, 1807. tds
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
TENEMENT On which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market.—Containing two acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, two Stores, Brick-Office, Coach-House, Barn, and Stable. All these buildings are well finished, and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish. Dec. 29th, 1806. JOHN ELLIS. tf
THE PARTNERSHIP OF A. HEWES & CO. Dissolved the 31st of December, 1806. The business in future will be done by Job Greene, Who will discharge the debts due from the concern, and to whom those indebted will make payment. J. Greene. A. Hewes, Jan.
J. GREENE has removed from the store occupied by A. Hewes & Co. to the store formerly occupied by Henry Toler, jun. & Co. where he will keep for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES, &c. &c. January 1st, 1807. J. GREENE. Marshal's Sales.
WILL be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants—THREE Valuable Plantations, In the counties of Pittsylvania and Bedford, upon Staunton and Pigg rivers, stated in the deed of trust in the proceedings mentioned, to contain three thousand acres, more or less, but supposed to be considerably more extensive, comprehending all the lands that on the 5th day of June, 1795, belonged or appertained to the three plantations known by the name of the Mountain plantation, mouth of Pigg River plantation, and the Frying-Pan plantation. A more particular description of which will be given on the day of sale. The sale will take place at the Eagle-Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 24th day of February next. Also, at the Oxford Iron Works in the county of Campbell, on Tuesday the third day of March next, will be sold under the said decree, upon the same terms, a number of very valuable SLAVES. BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. eptds. Jan. 3.
M'CAY and COWAN, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES, with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK—Also, an assortment of WATCH MAKERS' TOOLS and MATERIALS—which with their former stock renders their assortment very general—all of which they offer at the lowest prices, for cash. Richmond October 9th, 1805. tf
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, On the 18th day of February, 1807, at the present residence of William Clarkson, in the county of Albemarle, a certain tract or parcel of LAND, Lying in the said county, adjoining the land of Benjamin Robertson, James Herring, Benjamin Dowell, Milly Dowell, and Patience Dowell, and containing by survey forty-six and three-quarter acres, being the land conveyed to the subscriber in trust by John Dowell, to secure the payment of a debt due from him to John Key & Co. and for the payment of which the land will be sold, by JULIUS CLARKSON, Trustee. Jan. 13, 1807. tds
THE FAMOUS IMPORTED HORSE, CITIZEN, Remarkable for his uncommon beauty and great strength; fifteen hands one inch high, so highly celebrated for his own, as well as his colts' bottom, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county. The terms will be made known in due time. THOMAS GOODE. Jan. 28th, 1807. tf
Just received and for sale at this Office, War in Disguise Answer to War in Disguise An enquiry into the present state of the origin Relations of the union, &c. &c. The Literary Magazine and American Register, for October, 1806 The History of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French The Revolutionary Plutarch, or Memoirs of the Bonaparte Family Carr's Stranger in Ireland, Stranger in France, and Northern Summer.
FOR SALE, 70 3-4 Acres of Land, FOUR and a half or five miles from this place—about 25 or 30 acres of which are cleared and well enclosed—There is on the place a small Dwelling House, a log Kitchen, a log house not quite finished, a small Apple Orchard, a young Peach Orchard, and an excellent Garden. For terms apply to Mr. J. West, or to the subscriber living in Cumberland. JOHN SEAYRES. Cumberland, Jan. 13, 1807.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
TO RENT, THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 3d 1806. tf
I DESIGN the ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the Tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their morals be neglected. The price will be £8 each scholar finding her own bed—15s. of the price to be paid in advance. Gerrard Banks. Goochland, 27th Sept. 1806. tf
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from this place, on the 14th inst. JAMES LOWNES, a soldier of the public guard, about 28 years of age, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, fair complexion, with red hair and large whiskers, with blue eyes. It is unknown where he will go, as he is very fond of spirits. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward. ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G. N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him out of this place. A. Q. Richmond, Nov. 18th, 1806.
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired—HORSES TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants. Jan. 1st, 1807.
BY virtue of a decree of the county court of Albemarle, pronounced in the case of Micajah Chiles' executors against Menan Mills, will be SOLD, for ready money, on the premises, on the 16th day of February next, The House and Lot In the town of Charlottesville, formerly the residence of Micajah Chiles—ALSO on the premises on the 17th day of the same month, a certain tract or parcel of LAND, supposed to contain five hundred and sixty seven acres, being the land whereon the said Menan Mills now resides, situated in Albemarle county, about 12 or 13 miles above Charlottesville, on or near the road leading from Charlottesville to Amherst courthouse.—The above mentioned property will be sold for the purpose of satisfying the above mentioned decree by the COMMISSIONERS. The above property was to have been sold in last month as formerly advertised—the sale was then postponed at the request of Mr. Mills, but will certainly take place at the time now mentioned. Jan. 7th, 1807. tds
Land & Negroes for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Thomas Randolph, to secure the payment of a debt due Isaac H. Coles, I will sell, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the dwelling house of the said Thomas Randolph, on Monday the 16th day of February next, one hundred and fifty acres of LAND, lying on Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia, being a part of the land on which the said Thomas Randolph now resides, and known by the name of MORRIS. Also NINE NEGROES, viz. Ned, Jesse, Kitty, Alexander, Dandridge, Spencer, Sukey, Richard and Caroline, or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed. J. COLES, Jr. January 23d, 1807. tds
JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE, Jefferson's Manual Constitutions of the United States Darwin on Female Education Moore on Female Education Blair's Lectures Steuben's Exercises Espinausse's Nisi Prius Ainsworth's, Young's and Entic's Latin Dictionaries Sallust Delphini, Horace do. Ovid do. Virgil do. Rudiman's Rudiments Cicero's Orations, with translation Lucian's Dialogues Greek Grammars, Lexicons and Testaments. Jan. 29.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO TAKE TWO APPRENTICES To the BRICKLAYER'S TRADE, about the age of fourteen or fifteen, who can come well recommended. Also, one Black BOY of the same age. Apply to JOHN TINSLEY. February 6th, 1807. tf
THE subscriber having obtained probat of the Testament and last Will of his deceased father, John Williamson, (late of Henrico county) requests all those indebted to the estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have claims against said estate, to bring them forward, duly authenticated, for examination and settlement.—It is hoped that prompt attention will be paid to this notification, as the subscriber is anxious to close his administration upon the estate. JOHN P. WILLIAMSON, Ex'r. of John Williamson, dec. Brooke, Hen. Feb. 7, 1807. 8t
LANDS for SALE. THE Subscriber will dispose of TWO SMALL Tracts of Land, in Powhatan county, detached from the one on which he lives, upon very reasonable terms:—One of them containing four hundred and twenty acres, lies immediately in the fork of the North & South branches of Pine Creek, partaking of the flat land of both, to the amount of about thirty acres—This land is rich; above one half is in woods; and most of that of the first rate tobacco land. About one hundred and twenty acres of that which is cleared, is now under cultivation and produces Corn and Wheat uncommonly well. There is on this tract, a comfortable Dwelling-House, lately built, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room, also some Negro Houses, and other convenient out Houses. Possession may be had next fall, with the privilege of sowing wheat thereon in proper time. Any person inclined to view the land, may have it shown to them by Capt. LITTLEBERRY STOVALL, who is living on the premises.—Part of the money will be required in hand, and the balance in twelve months from this date. The other TRACT lies near the Buckingham road, on the North side, about four miles below the courthouse; known by the name of TOWN HILL; and possesses the most beautiful and elevated site in the lower county, presenting to the view several ranges of mountains. This place, from its situation, was never known to fail of fruit; besides, a number of Old Fruit Trees of various kinds—there is lately planted thereon, an Orchard of Peach Trees, and another of Apple of choice Fruit. This tract, contains two hundred and seventy acres, about one half in woods, has a comfortable Dwelling-House therein, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room below. This land is no less valuable for its fertility, than for its healthy and delightful situation, and the advantage of Fruit. A great bargain may be had in this tract on the same terms of the other.—This land will be shown to any person by Mr. SLEAD, living on the premises. If these tracts of Land, are not sold before April Powhatan court, they will be offered for Sale, to the highest bidder, when the terms will be particularly made known. W. BENTLEY. Powhatan county, Jan. 20th, 1807. tf
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE, in addition to our extensive assortment of BAR-IRON, a quantity of SHEET-IRON, NAIL-RODS, and best polished WAGGON-BOXES. We have also received several Ton Broad Bar-Iron, Suitable for plantation use. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, Jan. 19, 1807. 3m
Land for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust recorded in the county court of Fluvanna, executed by Joshua Bartly, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Abraham Maury, WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, for cash, on the 14th day of March next, A Tract of Land, Lying on the Rivanna river, about two miles above the courthouse of the said county, containing by estimation between four and five hundred acres. This is a very valuable tract of land, and as it is most certainly to be sold, any person wishing to purchase, would perhaps do well to look at it and enquire of its local situation and advantages from the present occupant. THE TRUSTEES. January 20th, 1807. 4w
WANTED, Three Men, To act as Turnkeys at the Penitentiary, who can come well recommended for their sobriety, &c. MARTIN MEMS. Keeper of the Penitentiary. Feb. 9th, 1807. 3t
Slaves for Hire. SEVERAL FEMALE HOUSE SERVANTS, of good character:—One excellent cook and washer; and sundry Boys and Girls for hire till Christmas next, by JAMES SMITH, Who offers three Chests of Fresh Imperial Tea, at a low price. Richmond, 6th Feb. 1807. 2w
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
NOTICE. BY virtue of a deed of trust, a parcel of ten choice NEGROES consisting of ten Men, that have been accustomed to live in the upper country, and as likely as any in the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a debt due Carter Page, esq. by the Messieurs Deane's, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 26th of January next, (being court day;) a credit of twelve months will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security. It is agreed by the parties that the subscriber shall act for the trustee. SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Nov. 17, 1806. wtds
POSTPONEMENT. In conformity to the wishes of all the parties concerned, the sale of the above mentioned NEGROES is postponed until the Fourth Monday in March next. SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Agent for the Trustee, wtds January 16, 1807.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, HENNING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
For Sale. AT Cumberland Court, on the 23d day of the present month, being court day, the subscriber will offer to the highest bidder, for cash, 30 1-2 Acres of Land, Lying half a mile below the courthouse, on the Buckingham road, and immediately opposite the tenement lately occupied by Samuel Adams; this tract was sold by me some time past as trustee to a deed executed by the Messrs. Deane's, to Joseph Gallego, esq. upon condition that no deed would be executed until the payment of the purchase money was made. Mr. Adams became the purchaser, and being unable to comply, and anxious to discharge the said debt, has requested me by a power duly executed on the 24th day of December last, to sell the same, and the proceeds in the first place to apply to the discharge of a bond due, of his to the said Gallego, and the balance after deducting the necessary expenses, to place to the credit of a judgment in the county court of Powhatan, Gallego vs. Adams and others. Mr. E. W. Trent is authorised by me to attend to this business. M. B. POTTHAUX. Feb. 5th, 1807. tds
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED on the 13th day of October last—he having received a furlough for five days, to go to Petersburg, GEO. W. BACKUS, a Soldier of the Public Guard, aged about 21 years, dark hair and eyes, fair complexion, his face very pock marked—a native of Connecticut—he is about five feet ten inches high. He took with him the uniform of the guard, and a number of other clothing not known. He is a printer by trade, and 'tis unknown where he will go. ALSO, JOHN JAXTON, who left this on the 10th inst. he has black hair and eyes, dark complexion, and is about five feet five inches high—about thirty years of age—very slender made. He has taken with him the uniform of the guard—and where he may go is uncertain, he being a native of Europe. Any person taking up said deserters, and bringing them to this place, and delivering them to me, or either of the officers of the said Guard, or for either of them, shall receive the above reward. ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G. Richmond, Feb. 12, 1807.
In Chesterfield County Court, January the 12th, 1807. UPON hearing the evidence produced in support of the petition of the heirs of John Bryers, deceased, the court doth order and direct, that William Trabue, Charles Clarke and Haley Cole, or any two or more of them, do sell, at Public Auction, for ready money, The tract of Land, Lying in the county of Chesterfield, of which John Bryers died possessed, taking to their assistance the county surveyor, in order to ascertain the quantity thereof; and that the said commissioners divide the proceeds thereof into five equal parts, and allot one part thereof to Polly Bryers, one part to Lucy Bryers, one part to Susanna Bryers, one part to Frankey Bryers, and one part to Kitty Bryers; and that the said commissioners do convey the said land to the purchaser thereof by a good and sufficient deed in fee simple, upon the payment of the purchase money. Copy, Teste, TH: WATKINS, C.
The sale of the above land will take place on the 4th day of March next, upon the premises, upon the terms mentioned in the above order. William Trabue, } Com'rs. Haley Cole, } Charles Clarke, }
WANTED, A DISCREET industrious Woman, as a house-keeper—one who can come recommended for her integrity, will meet with liberal wages by applying at the Bell Tavern. February 12th 1807. tf
THE CELEBRATED IMPORTED HORSE, Archduke, By Sir Peter Teazle, imported by the late Col. John Hoomes—Will stand the next season (to commence the 1st of March) at my house in Chesterfield, three miles from Bevil's Bridge. Particulars to be made known hereafter. THOMAS BRANCH. Feb. 8th, 1807. 3w
NOTICE. BY virtue of a deed of trust, a parcel of ten choice NEGROES consisting of ten Men, that have been accustomed to live in the upper country, and as likely as any in the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a debt due Carter Page, esq. by the Messieurs Deane's, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 26th of January next, (being court day;) a credit of twelve months will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security. It is agreed by the parties that the subscriber shall act for the trustee. SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Nov. 17, 1806. wtds
POSTPONEMENT. In conformity to the wishes of all the parties concerned, the sale of the above mentioned NEGROES is postponed until the Fourth Monday in March next. SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Agent for the Trustee, wtds January 16, 1807.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, HENNING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.