The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-02-20 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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NUMBER 92.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 20, 1807.
[VOLUME 3.]
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday the eleventh March, will be sold on the premises, THAT VALUABLE LOT , on Shockoe Hill, commencing in front at Mr. Pickett's corner, and extending to within 30 feet of the fourth west corner on the cross street. It has on it a well built Brick Office, and is situated within a convenient distance of the Capitol. The front being about 120 feet will be divided into three Lots, should it suit purchasers.—Terms made known on day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. February 13. tdf.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday the 4th of March, will be sold on the premises, SEVEN ACRES OF LAND , adjoining the fourth side of the ground attached to the poor house. There is on them a good Dwelling House of wood, with three rooms, a Kitchen and other convenient out-houses.—Terms, one fourth cash, one fourth on the 25th June, one fourth on the 25th September, and the other fourth at Christmas. A deed of trust to secure the payment will be required. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. tdf. February 13.
NOTICE.
By virtue of three Deeds of Trust, executed to the undersigned, by William Cocke, of the county of Goochland, (and of record, in the court of that county,) for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due to John Shelton and Son, and sundry other debts due to John L. Harris & Co. will be exposed to sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goochland (Court House,) on Saturday the 14th day of March next.
TRACT OF LAND , the property of said Cocke, now in the occupancy of George Underwood; lying in the county of Goochland, adjoining the lands of John Markham, John Lewis, Lewis Powers, and others; containing between three and four hundred acres, as expressed in said several Deeds of Trust. FREDERICK HARRIS, } Trustees. WILLIAM MILLER, } February 13. tdf.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a Trust Deed executed to us by Mrs. Margaret West, we shall on Saturday the 28th inst. expose to sale by public auction to the highest bidder, for ready money, upon the premises: ALL the remaining part of that Tract , piece or parcel of Ground, heretofore undivided of, situate, lying and being in the city of Richmond, and which is commonly called and known by the name of Queen's Academy ground: or so much thereof, as may be sufficient to pay and satisfy two installments of 1000 dols. each, due to Mr. Yeatman Smith of the city of Richmond, and the cost and charges of executing this trust. SAMUEL MCRAW, } Trustees. GEORGE FISHER, } Feb. 10. tdf.
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 10 proximo. A final dividend of the estate will be made by THOS. GILLIAM, } Trustees. ALLAN POLLOCK, } February 6. ep8w.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton , eq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd., are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, } ROBERT POLLARD, } CHS. JOHNSTON, } N. SHEPPARD, } November 18. tf.
LAND FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by the late James Taylor of the county of New-Kent, and state of Virginia, dec'd., to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to Giltiat and Mackinder; will positively be sold without reserve, on the twentieth day of March next, at New-Kent courthouse.
THE following Tract or Parcel of LAND situate in the lower end of New-Kent; containing by a late survey, four hundred acres, commonly called and known by the name of Pond Marsh, which said tract or parcel of Land is bounded by the Lands of Thomas Pienmont, Edwin Godwin, dec'd., Armistead Russell and John Richardson, dec'd., and lately in the occupation of the said James Taylor. Terms of sale cash. THOMAS JORDAN, } Trustees. February 6. tdf.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Worshipsful Court of Hustings for the City of Richmond —the subscribers will expose to sale, on the twenty-eighth 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, } Commissioners. Philip N. Nicholas, } John Fester, } January 17. eqtdf.
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
WILLIAM WEST has purchased the stock of DRUGS & MEDICINES, belonging to the firm of Dr. Daniel Wilson & Co. at their Store on Main-street, Shockoe Hill, where he intends to carry on the business of an Apothecary. In addition to the stock purchased of the said firm, he has just received a fresh supply of articles in that line, laid in for him by one well acquainted with their respective qualities, all are warranted genuine, and will be sold on moderate terms. Orders, &c. that he may be favored with, shall be promptly attended to. N.B. Just received a small invoice of patent Medicines, Copal Varnish and Paints. February 6. oawtf.
THE LAND whereon I now reside
550 acres is still for sale by private contract and immediate possession given if required. JOHN KELSO. Dec. 27. lawtf.
THE RICHMOND ACADEMY.
FOR Female Education, will be opened in the house lately occupied by James Pean, Esq. on Monday the 22d day of February, 1807, under the superintendence of Mrs. Anna Byrd, who will herself teach such Pupils as shall be entrusted to her care to read and write English grammatically, together with Arithmetic and Needle-work.—Her terms are one hundred and fifty dollars per annum for board and lodging, including fire, candles and washing, and twenty dollars for tuition. The Rev'd. John D. Blair is appointed teacher of Geography and History. His compensation for each Pupil, whom her Parent or Guardian may direct to be attended by him, is fifteen dollars per annum. The said sums are payable quarterly in advance. The utmost attention will be paid to the morals of the young Ladies received into the Academy, as well as to their improvement in science. Other persons will be employed, so soon as the number and progress of the Scholars shall render it expedient, to teach the French and Italian languages, the principles of Natural and Moral Philosophy and Natural History, Music, Dancing and Drawing; of which notice will be due time be given to the public by The Trustees. January 29. law tf.
THE subscribers have on hand, now for private sale, which they will sell on low terms, for approved endorsed notes, at 90 and 180 days:
 1500 Bushels Liverpool Stoved Salt;  500 Sacks Salt, containing 4 bushels;  Twilled Sacking;  50 Hhds. Sugar, a part of which, of prime quality;  20 Barrels. Do. do.  20 Hhds. Prime Antigua Rum, sd. proof.  30 Hhds. Windward Island, do.  10 Pipes best Cogniac Brandy 4th proof.  15 Casks Imperial and 50 Casks Young Hyson Teas;  Hyson, Skin, Souchong and old Hyson Teas;  A few Kgs Prime Nutmegs;  100 Barrels Apple Brandy, greater part of which ill of Wight;  10 Pipes Holland Gin;  Lisbon Wine of superior quality, in Hhds. Pipes and qr. Casks.  50 Hhds. Prime Molasses;  50 Bags Coffee;  600 Weeding Hoes.  And a very general assortment of DRY GOODS . The Public Sales are regularly twice a week, every Monday and Thursday. PROSSER & MONCURE, Auctioneers. N.B. A Light neat Carriero and Harness, on long credit. P. & M. To be hired a Negro Man, who is a good Cook. January 20. law 4w.
JAMES WORRALL,
HAS lately received a general and carefully assorted stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Patent Medicines, &c. &c. which he offers for sale, at the first corner store, above the Eagle Tavern, lately occupied by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson. His articles have been selected of the first quality, and will be put up with the greatest care and exactness, on the lowest possible terms. The whole of his compound medicines, have been made by himself, with the most scrupulous attention, to the directions of the different Pharmacopoeias. Physicians favouring him with their prescriptions, and country Merchants with their orders, may depend on their being executed punctually and with dispatch. N.B. He has lately received from Dr. Solomon's agent, at New-York, a fresh supply of those invaluable medicines, the Balm of Gilead and Anti Impetigines. November 28. oawtf.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber, WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Best Imperial and Hyson Tea, Pepper, Race and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor shaving Soap, Linseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green-ground oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Win-low Glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails and Spike do. Barr Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Plowplates, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skellets, Powder and Shot, Liverpool fine Salt for pork, best Hales Salt for Pork, Saltpetre & Brimstone, 600 pair Mens thick Shoes, mens fine Shoes, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linnen and Irish sheeting, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plains, Patent Cord and Thicksetts, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Paste Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackerel, Novascotia Herrings, do. Grindstones. Also, just received from Boston. One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the bank. BENJ. STETSON. Jan. 22. oaw3m.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends,
and the public, that he has commenced carrying on the Blacksmith and Carriage making business, at the shop formerly occupied by Anderson's Mat, at the corner leading from the Main-street to the Bank. Horse shoeing will be executed in a superior manner by an experienced hand. Gentlemen owning horses in this city will find their interest to enter their horse by the year, and their custom is respectfully solicited. All kinds of Blacksmith work will be done at short notice, and warranted. Fashionable Giggs and Chairs made, and all kinds of repairs done in the carriage making line at reasonable rates, and in the neatest manner. CHARLES BOSHER. December 30. law2m.
FOR SALE—OR RENT,
MY TENEMENT in Manchester, pleasantly situated on the hill, which overlooks the Falls Plantation, and containing suitable accommodations for a family.—At any time when I may be out of town, application may be made to Mr. Henry L. Biscoe. JAMES HENDERSON. January 22. oawtf.
Printing,
IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.
NEW STORE.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP, OPPOSITE THE EAGLE TAVERN.
SIMPSON MORRIS,
From London, begs leave to inform the public, that he has just imported from London, a large assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS , fit for the approaching season, which he offers now for sale, on very low terms at the above house, viz.
 BLACK and Colored Men's, Women's and Children's Worsted Hose; also, Men's, Women's and Children's assorted White Cotton Hose of excellent quality, with and without Lace Clocks; also, Woolen Broadcloths, Plain Velveteens, Cut Velveteens, Corduroys, Thicksets, Bennett's patent Cord, Toilets; Stockingbreches pieces, Swandown, Florentine Silk, Black Twilled Sarfnet, Black and White French and Brussel Laces, Fresh new pattern Ribbands, Bandannos Handkerchiefs; a handsome assortment of Printed and Twilled Shawls, Durants of different colors, Common and Fine 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Fine Long Lawns, Sheetings, White Corded Dimities, Cheque for Aprons, Bed Furnitures, Printed Calicoes, a large assortment of Fine Plain and Fancy Mullin, Cambric Mullin; also, Real French Cambric, Red and White Flannels, Printed Dimity, Printed and White Quiltings and Marceilles, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention.  December 31. oawtf.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber living in New-Kent county, near the court-house, a NEGRO MAN, named LABAN , about forty years of age, of pale yellow complexion, with a wide mouth, and teeth flat much out, and are wide apart; he is about five feet seven or eight inches high, stout and well made, has a pleasing countenance when spoken to, he is also a Shoem and Boot-maker by trade, he has followed the aforesaid business in Richmond for several years, and is well known there, the two last years past, he was hired to one C. Burton of that city, who suffered him to carry on his business of Shoemaking, and on the night of the 13th January, 1807, the said negro man made his elopement with his Tools, Clothes, &c. I expect he will endeavor to pass for a free man, as he once before absconded and was taken and put in Norfolk jail with a free pass forged. I expect he will endeavor to go to some of the northern states and possibly will follow his trade. I expect he will endeavor to fix himself in some town or public place. The aforesaid negro since he has been living in Richmond, calls himself LABAN LEWIS , but it is possible he will change his name. I forward all matters of vessels from carrying the said Negro Man out of the state, & also all persons from harboring him. I will give the above reward of one hundred dollars, to any person that will deliver the said negro to me, or secure him in jail so that I get him again. BENSKIN H. HILLIARD. February 6. 3c.
Europe.
Continuation of Foreign Intelligence from French Papers received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the brig Emmeline.
THIRTY SECOND BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
BERLIN, Nov. 16. The corps of Marshal Davoust is on its march from Posen towards Warsaw, whither the Grand Duke of Berg is repairing with the other part of the reserve of cavalry, consisting of the divisions of dragoons of General Beaumont, Klein, and Becker, the division of Cuirassiers of General Nanfoucy and the light cavalry of Gen. Milhaud.
THIRTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
This Bulletin states the negotiation of an armistice, of which the following are the particulars:— The forces of the King of Prussia, (now on the right bank of the Vistula) shall assemble at Konigsberg.
The army of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, 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 fortresses and City of Grudentz, the City and citadel of Dantzic, the towns of Colob and Lenzyc, which should be delivered up to them as security; and in Silesia, the towns of Glogau and Breslau, with such 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 5 leagues above Breslau, passing to Onlau—Zobren at three leagues from Schwednitz, (without including it) and from thence to Fryburg; Landshutt and connecting itself with Bohemia at Liebau.
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.
The negotiations shall continue at Charlottenburg, and if peace shall not be the result, the parties engage not to commence hostilities without a previous notice of 10 days.
THIRTY FOURTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
BERLIN, Nov. 22. No intelligence has yet been received that the suspension of arms, signed on the 17th, has 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.
General Savary, whom the emperor appointed to direct the siege of Hameln, had a conference on the 20th with General Lecocq, and the Prussian General, and made him sign a capitulation. 9000 prisoners, amongst whom are six Generals, Magazines sufficient to subsist ten thousand men for 6 months, stores of all kinds, a company of horse artillery, and 300 cavalry are in our power.
Savary set off immediately for Nienburg, in order to make that fortress capitulate, in which it is thought there is a garrison of from 2 to 3000 men.
A Prussian battalion of 8000 men, is garrison at Czentochau, 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.
IMPERIAL DECREE,
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:—
 That England does not admit the right of nations as universally acknowledged by all civilized people:—  That she declares as an enemy, every individual belonging to an enemy state, and in consequence makes prisoners of war, not only the crews of armed vessels, but those also of merchant vessels, and even the supercargoes of the same.  That that 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 what belongs to an enemy state:  That that 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 that being the evident design of England whoever deals on the continent in English merchandise, favors that design, and becomes an accomplice:  That this conduct in England (worthy only of the first ages of barbarism) has benefited her to the detriment of other nations:  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 the fundamental law of the Empire, until England has acknowledged that the right of war is 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.
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 warehouse, all merchandise or property whatever, belonging to an Englishman, are declared to be good prize.
5. The commerce of English merchandise is prohibited. All merchandise belonging to England, or coming from her manufactures and colonies, are 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 since the publication of this decree, shall be admitted into any port.
8.> 8. Every vessel, that by a false declaration contravenes the foregoing disposition, 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 recognition 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.
FORTY-FIRST BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
POSEN, 14 Dec. 18. 1806.
The General of Brigade Belair, of the corps of Marshal Ney, set off from Thorn, the 9th of this month, and marched towards Gdapl. The 6th battalion of light infantry and the chief of squadron Schweni with 60 men of the sd. party. These two advanced posts had a skirmish. The Prussians lost an Officer and had five Dragoons made prisoners and thirty men killed, whose horses remained in our possession. Marshal Ney bestows great praise on the chief of squadron Schweni. Our advanced posts on that side reach as far as Strafsburg.
The 11th at six o'clock in the morning, a cannonade was heard on the side of the Bug. Marshal Davoust had made the General of brigade Coutlier cross this river at the mouth of the Wilke, opposite the village of Okunin.
The 28th of the line and the 29th having crossed, had already covered themselves by a tete de pont and had advanced half a league forward, to the village of Pomukowo: when a Russian division presented itself to carry this village, it made only useless efforts, was repulsed and lost a great many men. We had 20 men killed or wounded.
The bridge of Thorn, which is upon pillars, is repaired; the fortifications of this place are repairing.—The bridge from Warsaw to the suburbs of Parga is finished; it is a bridge of boats. A fortified camp is throwing up at the suburbs of Praga; the general of engineers Chasslop has the chief direction of these works.
On the 10th Marshal Augereau crossed the
Vistula between Zakroczyn and Utrata. His detachments are working upon the right bank to cover themselves with retrenchments. The Russians appear to have forces at Pultusk.
Marshal Bessieres is stretching out from Thorn with the second corps of the reserve of cavalry, consisting of the division of light cavalry of General Tilly, of the dragoons of Generals Grouchy and Sahue, and of the Cuirassiers of General d'Hautpoul.
Messrs. de Lucchefini and de Zaikrow, Plenipotentiaries of the King of Prussia passed on the 10th, through Thorn to repair to Koenigsberg to their master.
A whole Russian battalion of Klock has deserted from the village of Brok. It took its way by different roads to our posts. It partly consists of Prussians and of Poles. They are all indignant at the treatment they receive from the Russians. "Our Prince has sold us to the Russians," say they, "we will not go with them."
The enemy have burnt the two suburbs of Breslau, many women and children perished in the fire. Prince Jerome has occurred these unfortunate inhabitants.—Humanity prevailed over the laws of war, which prescribe to drive into a besieged place the useless mouths the enemy should endeavour to remove from it. The bombardment was begun.
General Gouvion is appointed Governor of Warsaw.
FORTY-SECOND BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
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 Zakroczyn and Utrata, near the mouth of the Bug, is in 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 Brestk, along the Narew and the Bug. The head quarters of one of their divisions was on the 10th at Putrusk upon the Narew.
General Dulaulol 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 Auklam.
The grenadiers of the reserve of gen. Oudinot are about to arrive at Cultrin.
The division of Cuirassiers, newly formed under the command of gen. Espagne, is coming to Berlin.
The Italian division of gen. Lecchi is assembling 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 Zayonfchek, which has been organized at Hagenau and 6000 strong, is at Leipzick 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 Hohen-zollern Sigmaringen is appointed col. 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 Sax-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 Sax Gotha, and Sax Meiningen, 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 25th of Oct. 1805. By this treaty the prince of Mecklenburg had granted a passage over his territory to the Russian troops commanded by gen. Toffory.
The season astonishes the inhabitants of Poland. It does not freeze. The sun appears every day and is still autumnal weather.
The emperor sets off to night for Warsaw.
HOLLAND.
THE HAGUE, Dec. 17.
We, Louis Napoleon, by the grace of God and the Constitution of the Kingdom of Holland, have decreed and do decree as follows:
Art. I. No vessel shall depart until further orders from the ports of the Kingdom without special authority from us, which shall be granted only after a warrantee and security have been given that the cargo shall not be discharged at any enemy's ports. The authorization for sailing shall be signed with our hand.
Art. II. All vessels entering any of the ports of the Kingdom, shall be immediately arrested, without the possibility of being released unless by special authority from us, and signed with our hand.
Art. III. Every fishing boat shall be examined before leaving and after returning into port by the police and custom house officers.
Art. IV. No fishing boat shall be permitted to fail out, unless the master has previously made oath that he will have no voluntary communication with any ships or vessels whatever, or if forced thereto, to declare it without fail.
Art. V. The post-masters and other officers in their employ are responsible for all letters coming from or going to England. They will remit them instantly to the minister of justice and police.
Art. VI. Our ministers are charged with the execution of the present decree, &c.

world, both by the genius of its inhabitants, and by their military history, and that it is our duty to leave no means neglected to preserve it in the rank and respectability which it has always enjoyed; willing in consequence to institute public rewards for those of our subjects who have distinguished themselves and may distinguish themselves throughout every class, and particularly for the officers in the land and sea service; we propose to you to pass the following decree:
"Art. I. A grand order of the Kingdom shall be created under the name of the Order of the Union, and likewise a Royal Order of Merit; defined for civil and military actions."
"II. The grand order of the Union shall consist of thirty great crosses at most. The grand order of the Union shall not be endowed. The expenses of its administration shall be provided for by the persons to whom the King shall have granted this distinction."
"III. The Royal Order of Merit shall be endowed with an annual revenue of sixty thousand florins. This revenue shall form part of the annual budget of the State."
"V. The King is declared Chief, Grand Master and Founder of the two Orders."
"His successors shall be Chiefs & Grand Masters in perpetuity."
"VI. The King shall appoint all the grand crosses, commanders and knights of the two Orders, assisted by a chapter formed by three of the eldest commanders, the three eldest knights and a Grand Chancellor of the Order, chosen amongst the commanders, and shall be at the same time Treasurer."
"VII. The King shall order all the regulations concerning the decorations, administrations and discipline of the two Orders, as well as the administration and distribution of the funds set apart for the endowment of the Royal Order of Merit."
A copy of the present decree shall be delivered to the King.
On which, gentlemen, etc. Given on the 11th December of the year 1806.
(Signed) LOUIS. Their High Mightinesses having taken into consideration His Majesty's message, the Bill was converted into a Law in the same sitting.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 16.
The French Minister here has demanded the closing of the Dardanelles against Russian and English vessels. But the court has refused the demand, and declared its determination to adhere to its alliance with Russia.
SOPHIA, Nov. 18.
The French troops are taking various positions in Poland. They have advanced to Thorn and Wraclawetz, upon the left bank of the Vistula. The 14th of this month a body of Russian troops entered Prague. On the 12th other Russian troops arrived at Prague—where they remained on the 16th. Their advanced guards were on the road towards Thorn. General Benigsen commands these troops.
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 Ragen, in Swedish Pomerania.
HAMBURG, November 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 favourable to maritime powers. We have 12,000 French troops in this city and its environs; and others are arriving incessantly. Half the grand army of Holland is advancing towards Hamburg.
VIENNA, Dec. 5.
Several of the regiments which formed our army of neutrality in Bohemia, are already returned to Austria, and among others the regiment of Wucawewicz, which is arrived at Czem, in Lower Austria. The regiment of Houlans of the archduke Charles is expected every moment in the environs of Vienna. Other corps of the same army have received orders from the aulic council of war to repair to the environs of Oedenburgh in Hungary, and as we learn, are already on their march thither. The regiments of Szarrazay and Kerven, which were to march to Bohemia, have received counter orders. The direct letters from that kingdom state, that the general rendezvous of the troops which return from the frontiers, was the city of Prague, whence each corps is to march to its further destination. The measures taken for the establishment of military magazines in Bohemia, have in like manner been countermanded within this short time. In Moravia, the troops are also ordered back into the interior and concentrated near Olmutz. The number of the troops which have repaired within these few weeks into both Gallicias, may amount to about 20,000 men.
HAMBURG, Dec. 12.
Gen. Michaud arrived here on the 9th instant. He has been appointed by the emperor and king Napoleon, governor of the Hanse Towns. Gen. 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 the 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 Dutchy of Berg, to France, Spain and Portugal.
PARIS, Dec. 23.
Private news from Posen, of the tenth Dec. states, 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 ill state of the roads would permit. In the mean while 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 measure, which the king of Prussia was led to take against the Polish nobles, who would now 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 acceding to the glorious period of the national regeneration.
BAMBERG, Nov. 29. We have news of the surrender of Breslau , capital of Silesia , to the French.
There remains now but Austrians on the frontiers of Bohemia . They have mostly been distributed in their old quarters.—Many Polish officers in the Austrian service have demanded their dismissal.
BERLIN, Nov. 3.
The Prince of Hohenlohe to the King of Prussia.
SIR, I have not the good fortune to be able to cross the Oder with the army entrusted to me, and thus to escape the farther pursuit of the enemy. After I had, by the greatest forced marches, reached, on the 17th of October, the neighborhood of Boitzenburg and was on the point of passing the defile, in order to arrive at Prenzlau on the same evening. I found this defile already in possession of the enemy. I forced it indeed; but according to the best intelligence, found it useless to continue my march, because all my cavalry, without forage, had been quite exhausted for some days past, and by break of day I had to expect an engagement with the enemy, the unhappy issue of which was to be feared. Immediately, therefore, filed to the left, and arrived during the night at Schomermark. I had given orders that at two in the morning, a strong reconnoitering party should advance towards the enemy: This party returned without bringing me any intelligence. In order not to enter a place where there might be any possibility of having my retreat cut off, I pushed forward another patrol to Prenzlau, which brought intelligence that they had seen no enemy in that quarter, and that no patrol of the enemy had appeared in Prenzlau. I proceeded therefore on my march to Prenzlau, where I hoped to find bread and forage. All begged for bread and forage. The necessity indeed was very great. Scarcely had I reached the heights of Prenzlau when the enemy showed himself on my right wing. An action was unavoidable. The superior force of the enemy, and their artillery, forced me to retreat through Prenzlau. The hope of procuring bread and forage here was wholly frustrated by the active pursuit of the enemy. The corps of the enemy hung on my right wing, which, being far superior in artillery and cavalry, were on the point of renewing the attack on my front. Several of the battalions were for the most part without provisions, my whole flying artillery was lost, and I had, according to the report of Col. Hufner for the whole of our remaining cannon, only five rounds of shot. From Stettin I was still seven miles distant, and even the least shadow or hope to obtain any sort of provisions on this march was completely annihilated. Already cut off from all communication with the troops remaining at Lychen, and from Gen. Blucher; without cavalry that were in a condition to fight, because, through the fatigue and weariness of their horses, they had already lost all confidence in themselves; without any kind of provisions, but particularly without victuals; and in short the conviction that I should be sacrificing the lives of those men who still remained, without in the least contributing any thing to the service of your Majesty, I have submitted to the hard necessity of concluding a capitulation with the enemy. I can justify my conduct during the whole of this campaign before the eyes of the world and of posterity, before the eyes of your Majesty and my own conscience, from which I feel not the least reproach.
HOHENLOHE.
VIENNA, Nov. 12.
General Clark has suddenly arrived from the head quarters of his majesty the emperor of the French at Berlin; his mission is said to be of great importance.
NOVEMBER 25.
We estimate that more than one hundred millions of francs of British merchandise has fallen into the hands of the French.
MARSEILLES, Nov. 11.
It is reported that the Dey of Algiers threatens France with war! Reports are current of a rupture between the Porte and Russia.
GENOA, Nov. 19.
Several letters from Marseilles mentions, that a vessel arrived there from the Levant had brought the intelligence that the Ottoman porte had declared war against England and Russia. This news is confirmed by letters from Leghorn, whither it was brought by a vessel which made her passage from Constantinople in 10 days. The Russian and English ambassadors had already quitted that capitol.
HAMBURGH, Nov. 26.
A commission has been appointed to proceed to Berlin, to endeavor to obtain of 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. 49,000 dollars has been paid for the ransom of the Swedish vessels at Rostock.
FROM FRANCE.
By the arrival of the brig Beillie at Salem, the Editors of the ( Boston ) Palladium , received from a respected friend at that place, papers to the 11th of December inclusive. They contain the decree of Bonaparte, declaring The British islands in a state of blockade ; and that all commerce in British merchandise is prohibited. Some explanations respecting this decree, may perhaps be asked by our Minister at Paris. The next arrival from Great-Britain will probably bring us an account of some important measure adopted by the British by way of retaliation.
The Russians have advanced as far as Warsaw, but in what force is not stated.
An armistice between Prussia and France has been negotiated; but we have no account of its ratification or rupture, notwithstanding our intelligence from Berlin is of a later date than the time fixed for its ratification. Hostilities appear to continue. The French papers contain the particulars of the last negotiation between Great Britain and France. They say it proceeded favourably when conducted by Mr. Fox.
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 Dantzig; nor into the fortress of Grandentz.
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.
The king of Prussia had been at the Russian head quarters and proceeded from thence to Konigsburg where his queen had already arrived.
Buenos Ayres.—The report of the capture of Buenos Ayres reached London 9th November. Upon this report a London paper remarked, "it comes from a very suspicious channel—the gentlemen whom we call captains, and are accustomed to believe as such, the masters of merchantmen—are not exactly entitled to that credit we give them. It is an established point of waggery, we believe, among these gentry, to deceive the people, and the more atrocious the falsehood the more complete the jest. If something like a public ducking-boat, a royal cold bath were erected on the Thames for these American Reporters, it might doubtless correct their taste for wit, and teach them, that nations have their feelings as well as individuals." It then gives instances of abominable stories reported from time to time by American captains; among them that the W. India islands had been entirely plundered and subdued by the French. We have given this extract with two views: To shew the little credit the reports (whether true or false) of American captains receive in England; and with a hope they will exercise more judgment and caution. No official account of the re-capture of Buenos Ayres had been received at London 5th December.
Bojt. Pap.
Capt. Getty, of the ship Edwin , from Alicante, arrived at Boston, informs, that he was boarded off Malaga, by the British ship of war Thunderer , and was informed of the loss of the Athenian, capt. Beresford of 64 guns, on the Equinquers, near cape Bou, in the Mediterranean, in October last; only 142 men and officers saved, 845 drowned; the two cutters full of men, foundered along-side the ship, by the chains of the masts all coming by the board, soon after the ship struck, the launch floated from the booms, and the principal part in her was saved, but the capt. unwilling to leave the ship as long as there was a man alive on board, refused to go in the launch, and perished with the rest on board.
Extract of a letter from Nantz, to a gentleman in Boston, dated Nov. 28.
"You will perceive that the French have shut the Elbe and Weser; that several ports in the Baltic, are in possession of our troops, and that the system of excluding the British from all the continental ports, is by degrees accomplishing; it is thought the English will be under the necessity, either to forbid our ports to neutrals, or make a peace—the last opinion prevails.—Business is quite knocked down."
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
FROM RIO JANEIRO.
The ship Criterion ; Capt. Chace, has arrived at Nantucket, from Rio Janeiro, which place he left the 27th Nov. Capt. C. informs that Admiral Sterling, touched at that place about the middle of November on his way to the River Plate; in coming out of Rio, Capt. spoke an English vessel in 8 days from the fleet off Montevideo, who informed him that the English had possession of a small place called Montevideo. It was said Mr. Popham was to be sent home under arrest for disobedience of orders.
CURRACOA TAKEN.—Capt. M'Cullen, who arrived at New-York on Thursday night last, in 23 days from the City of St. Domingo, informs, that the pilot-boat Ich's Fair Play , formerly of New-York, had a few days previous to his departure, failed for Curracoa, but returned in 3 days, with information that that place was actually in possession of the British. The news of the unsettled state of affairs among the Blacks in the late Haytian Empire, had reached the City of St. Domingo; and it was believed there, that General Ferrand would soon try his strength with Christophe or Pétion, or both. Sanguine hopes were entertained of his succeeding.
Domestic.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 31.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in office in New-Orleans, to his Correspondent in this city, dated 7th inst.
"The vessel starts immediately to Charleston, and I have but a moment."
"The military means of defence here are in readiness—the regular troops and militia are alert—the GOVERNOR and Gen. WILKINSON harmonize and concert together—the president's proclamation is published in handbills and in the newspapers—incendiaries in town are detected every day. BURN is said to be on the river with a number of men.—TRUXTON is said to be in Jamaica recruiting a Squadron—WILKINSON and his regulars, and the true Americans, are determined to fight, and I fear much blood will be spilt. Perhaps this may be my last letter."
CHARLESTON, Feb. 2.
Capt. Chapman left at Trinidad, Miranda's ship, the Leander : She had been libelled by the crew, & was to be sold. Miranda was also there; but the expedition was considered as being completely at an end. The Times.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 8.
In corroboration of the intelligence contained in the subjoined paragraph, we are authorised to state that information was received in this city on Saturday from one of the Heads of Departments, that Mr. MUNROE may be daily looked for with the treaty between this country and G. B. Mer. Adv.
From the Baltimore Evening Post.
We are happy in being able to state, from high authority, that dispatches have been received at Washington, from our ministers at the Court of St. James, informing that a treaty had been concluded between Great Britain and the U. States, and that Mr. Munroe was preparing for his departure from London for the U. S. with the fame.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9.
Extract of a letter, dated Louisville January 9th, 1807.
"We received information last evening, on which I think we can rely, that Col. Burr's
party was to make their principal rendezvous at the Iron Works on the 2d of this month, and there is no doubt now left, but his intentions are the Spanish settlement at and in the neighborhood of Baton Rouge on the Mississippi, and that if his intentions ever had been a conquest of Mexico, the exertions of our government have for the present diverted him to a secondary object."
NEW-YORK, Feb. 9.
FROM ALBANY.
On Tuesday, Gen. John Smith was by appointment of the Senate and Assembly re-elected to represent the State in the Senate of the U. S. for the next constitutional term. John Jay the federal candidate had fourteen votes. It seems that on this occasion, the quids did not think it prudent to vote with their good friends the federalists.
The council of appointment was to meet this day. Public Adv.
The Secretary of the Treasury has reported to Congress, that the coast between Cape Hatteras and Cape Fear, hath been surveyed by commissioners appointed for that purpose, who have made a chart, more correct than any extant, particularly of the shoals off Cape Hatteras, Cape Look Out, and Cape Fear, as well as of the soundings between those shoals and the Gulph Stream.
That from the nature of those shoals, which are ascertained to consist of banks of loose and shifting sand, it does not appear practicable to erect a light-house on either of them; and that although the commissioners think that buoys fixed on some parts, and particularly near the channel, which runs through the shoal called the "Frying Pan," would be useful, it is doubtful whether they could in that situation be moored in a permanent manner. American.
The President in his message to the House of Representatives on the 10th instant relative to gun-boats, expressed a favorable opinion of the mode of defence by them, and quotes the example of other nations. His calculations are, that there would be wanted for the defence of
 The Mississippi & the neighboring waters 40  For Savannah, Charleston, &c. 25  For the Chesapeake and its waters 20  For Delaware Bay 15  For New York 50  For Boston 50  Total, 200 
Of these the President observes, 73 are already built or building; of the remaining 127, one half, he thinks, could be built during the present year, and the other half in the course of the ensuing year.
The message was accompanied by letters from Generals Gates and Wilkinson, and commodore Barron, recommending the "gun-boat system of defence." They were ordered to be printed and lie on the table. Ib.
The day of the trial of capt. Whibby, for the killing of Pierce, has been respectfully communicated to our government. In fixing the time of trial the British government in a spirit of conciliation has manifested we understand, a cordial disposition to confer our convenience as to the sending forward of witnesses in behalf of the prosecution. And we are informed that, under arrangements already made by our government, seven or eight witnesses are about proceeding immediately for England.
We are well assured that the last letter to our government from our ministers at the court of St. James, is dated November 11, and that then the treaty between the United States and Great Britain had not been made—it is, however, conjectured from the dispositions evinced on the part of the British government that a treaty has since been made, and that it is now on its way to the United States. Bult. American.
Extract of a letter from Washington to the editor of the United States Gazette, dated Monday, Feb. 9.
I observe by the Philadelphia and Baltimore papers that you are seriously discussing the question, whether a treaty has not been made with Great-Britain and our differences adjusted. There is no such news here. Dispatches in cypher have been received from our ministers at London, but nothing of their contents has transpired. Can it then be believed that they give information of the conclusion of a treaty? It was currently reported here and at Alexandria about a week since, that the negotiations were broken off, but the report was contradicted the next day.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.
SUPREME COURT
OF THE
UNITED 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. Bohman.
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; 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. Int.
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 commuted into an imprisonment for not more than ten, nor less than five years.
In the House this decision was affirmed—Yeas 67—Nays 43—with the imposition of a fine not exceeding 10,000, nor less than 5000 dollars.
The bill, after undergoing much amendment, was ordered to a third reading on Friday. Ib.
NORFOLK, Feb. 13.
Yesterday arrived in Hampton Roads, bound to Baltimore, the Schooner Thatcher, Hawes , in 20 days from New-Orleans, 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 U. States brig Franklin passed the Belize on the 21st Jan. with troops for New-Orleans. Ledger.
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 affixe 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. Ib.
NORFOLK, February 12.
The British ships of war which failed some day ago from Hampton Roads in quest of a French 80 gun ship which was said to be off our Capes, are now anchored in the Bay yesterday morning. Ib.
FRANKFORT, (K.) January 15.
The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Hubbard into the Senate of this state, at the last session and finally passed the Legislature.
In General Assembly, Dec. 26, 1806. WHEREAS, it is represented to the present General Assembly, that the corporations of Natchez and New-Orleans assume to themselves and do actually claim the right to tax flat bottomed boats and other water crafts conveying the produce of the Western country to foreign markets, and necessarily compelled to land at, or on the banks of the Mississippi river—contrary to the intent and spirit of the constitution and laws of the Union; and thereby check and damp the spirit of enterprise in our western traders and exporters; and that the congressional collectors at one of those ports are not uniform in their charges; but impose upon the ignorant and unwary, whose distance from their friends renders it impossible for them to seek redress.
Resolved, therefore, That our senators in Congress be instructed, and our representatives be requested to use their utmost exertions to procure a redress of such evils, so contrary to justice, and repugnant to republicanism.
Resolved, also, That the Governor be and he is hereby requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to each of our senators and representatives in Congress, and to the executives of the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New-York and Virginia, with a request that they will lay it before their respective legislatures.
From the Kentucky Gazette Extra, of Jan. 5, 1807.
At a meeting convened on the 3d of January, in the town of Lexington, for the purpose of taking into consideration the hostile attempts of Colonel BURR and others, to separate from the Union the Western states, and to make war upon the Spanish Provinces—The following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it appears from late disclosures that certain artful and designing men have, within the United States, and abroad, represented the people of this state as disaffected to the confederacy and government of the United States of America, "and ripe for enterprise," which suggestions if suffered to pass unnoticed, might, in some degree, answer the purpose intended, and destroy the confidence as well of our sister states as of citizen and citizen;
Resolved, therefore, as the decided opinion of this meeting, that all charges or insinuations against the people of this state of disaffection to the union, or government of the United States are gross misrepresentations and without foundation.
2d. That this portion of the people of Kentucky now assembled, do declare their attachment to the government of the United States, and a sincere desire to preserve the union of all the states and territories thereunto belonging.
3d. That we view with indignation and will repel to our utmost, any proposition or attempt to disserve the said union.
4th. That it is the duty of every citizen to be vigilant and decided in counteracting the expedition which has of late been preparing, and intended to be set on foot from the United States, whether it be against New Orleans, Louisiana and its dependencies, or against the Spanish provinces of Mexico, or elsewhere, and to communicate from time to time, such intelligence as may be received, concerning the said expedition, or the persons concerned therein.
Resolved, That the people of this state be invited to hold similar meetings in their towns and counties

ral flame of indignation which burst forth on all sides at the recollection of the traitorous conduct of the individuals whose expedition gave rise to the orders that called them together, is a pleasing memento to our fellow citizens generally that neither the intrigue of restless ambition, nor the efforts of disorganizing demagogues, can withdraw our affections from that union, on which our prosperity and happiness depends.
IN CHANCERY.
United States Court, Fifth Circuit, and Virginia District, November term, 1806.
Cunningham Corbett, John Laurie, Gilbert Hamilton, John Sterling, and George Lothian, assignees of Ninian Minzies, Plts.
against, William Johnson, one of the heirs and devisees of Edward Johnson, dec'd. Henrietta Johnson and Edward Johnson, likewise heirs and devisees of Edward Johnson, dec'd. and infants under the age of twenty-one years, by William Hickman their guardian, John Powell and Elizabeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth Johnson, widow of said Edward Johnson, dec'd. William Bently administrator of William Ronald, dec'd. William Fenwick and Catharine his wife, which said William is administrator, &c. of Andrew Ronald, dec'd. administrator by William Wistham, late administrator of the said Andrew Ronald, dec'd. Andrew Ronald and William Stephen Ronald & George Ronald, children of the said Andrew Ronald, dec'd. Sally Ronald and Jane Ronald by the said William Fenwick their guardian, William Murray, Bersey Ronald and Nancy Ronald, co-heirs of said William Ronald, dec'd. Samuel Pessants, Jr. Goodrich Crump, Brett Randolph, William Hickman, Esford Bentley, Catharine Cocke, John Archer, John Swann, Benjamin Harris, Peterfield Archer and Richard Archer, securities to William Bentley, as administrator, &c. of said William Ronald, dec'd. Robert Goode, one of the securities to William Ronald, dec'd. and Edward Carrington and John A. Chevalier, administrators of William Wistham, dec'd.
and Samuel Donaldson, surviving partner of Gibson, Donaldson and Hamilton, Pts.
against, The same
THESE causes coming on again to be further heard on the papers formerly read, the amended bills, bills of revivor and answers thereto, replicati-
ons, exhibits and reports of a commissioner, made pursuant to the orders of the eighth of June and ninth of December, in the last year, and was argued by counsel; on consideration whereof, the court sitting aside the order made in the first suit on the fourteenth day of June last, for the present doth adjudge, order and decree, that unless the defendants, co-heirs of William Ronald, dec'd., who was one of the executors of Edward Johnson, dec'd., shall, on or before the first day of the next month, pay into the Bank of Virginia, the sum of twelve thousand and forty dollars fifty one cents, and the costs expended by the plaintiffs in both suits, including the fees of the commissioner in taking the several accounts under the orders of this court; subject to the future order of this court, that William Berkeley, Josiah Ellis and William Mann, who are appointed commissioners, shall, for and on behalf of the plaintiffs, pay the same into the said Bank, and thereupon to be entitled to the following tracts or parcels of land, whereof the said William dec'd. seized and possessed, to wit: one tract in the county of Powhatan, whereon he lived, containing fifteen hundred acres, also one other tract in the same county, containing forty four acres, purchased by him of F. Woodson, together with two tracts in the county of Goochland, the one on Beaver-dam creek, containing nine hundred acres, the other ten acres called Little Island, & after allowing to the said Catharine her dower in the same, that they having advertised the time and place of such sale, for six weeks successively, in one or more of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, do sell at public auction, for ready money, the remaining two third parts of the said four hundred acres or parcels of land (except so much of the nine hundred acres in the county of Goochland, as is stated in the report of the commissioner to have been claimed by a certain Jacob Johnson, about which the court will at a future day decide,) as also the reversion in the other third, to be allotted to the said Catharine as her dower, subject however to the extent of Ann Barclay, in the said report mentioned, and after defraying the expenses of laying off the dower, and making the sale aforesaid thereof, pay the same into court subject to its future order. And the said commissioners who may act, are directed to report their proceedings to the court. And the court doth further order that the said administrators of William Wistham, dec'd., who was executor of Andrew Ronald, dec'd., who was surviving executor of the said Edward Johnson, dec'd., do on the tenth day of the next term, pay into the court the sum of six hundred and eighty-five pounds four shillings and two pence, of the value of two thousand two hundred and eighty four dollars, three cents, with interest thereon, to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum, from the thirty first day of December, one thousand eight hundred, till payment, subject to the future order of the court. And the court doth recommend the report made in these facts to commissioner Greenhow, with directions to take the accounts required by the former orders made in these suits, as also the account of William Ronald's administration on the estate of the said Edward Johnson, dec'd., so far as any errors or omissions may have been made in the report made by commissioner Hay, in a suit depending in the superior court of Chancery for the Richmond district, between Powell and others, and the administrators of the said William Ronald, dec'd., and others; a copy of which is among the exhibits in these suits; and of the copartnership of the said William Ronald and Edward Johnson, of whom the said William was surviving partner, if either party shall require the same to be taken together with an account of the deft. William Bentley's administration of the estate of William Ronald, dec'd., so far as any errors or omissions may be found therein, as also an account of any monies received by the said William Bentley, as guardian of the deft. co-heirs of the said William Ronald, dec'd., or in any other character, by sales, or otherwise, or any part of the real estate whereof the said William Ronald dec'd. seized or possessed, or to which he claimed any title in law or equity, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the court reported, with any matters thought pertinent by himself or required by the parties to be specially stated. And the court doth direct, that the said commissioners who may act, do (if the plaintiffs in these suits will consent thereto) sell the said lands upon such credits as they may agree to, and take bonds with security from the purchasers, for the payment of the same, payable to the marshal of this district, and also retain the title of the said lands, and in case default should be made in the payment of the said money so agreed to be given for the said lands or any part thereof, that the said commissioners do sell such part of the land as shall be unpaid for, and pay the money so due into court, and the residue, if any, pay to the original purchaser. And on the motion of John Bracken and William Coleman, they are admitted parties plaintiffs in these causes, & a subpoena is awarded them against the defendants returnable here, &c.
A Copy. Teste, WM. MARSHALL, Clerk.
IN pursuance of the foregoing decree, we shall proceed to sell at Public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places following, that is to wit: The tract in the county of Powhatan, containing 1500 acres, at Powhatan court-house, on the third Wednesday in April, 1807, being the 15th of the month, and court day of the said county; the other tract, in the said county of Powhatan, containing forty-four acres, at the court-house of the said county, on the said third Wednesday in April next; The tract on Beaver-dam creek, in the county of Goochland, containing 900 acres, at Goochland court-house, on the
third Monday in April, 1807, being the 20th of the month, and court day of the said county; and the other tract of ten acres, called Little Island, in the said county of Goochland, at the court-house of the said county of Goochland, on the said third Monday in April next, in the year 1807.
WILLIAM BERKELEY, } Commissioners. JOSIAH ELLIS, WILLIAM MANN, February 20.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 20th FEBRUARY.
MAP OF EUROPE.
The last intelligence from Europe must command all our astonishment and attention. Kingdoms overturned in a moment; and others rising from their own ruins; the strongest fortified places captured almost as soon as they are surrounded; whole armies destroyed in the same time that it formerly required to fight a single battle; the fate of the continent and even of the Ocean depending upon the events, as they successively arise. What rapid sketch can do justice to such important intelligence?
No encounter had taken place between the Russians and the French: though agreeably to the dates and positions of the 42d. Bulletin, the "mortal strife" could not be far distant. The Russians were advancing in the direction of Grodno and of Bialki, along the Narew and the Bug; and the head-quarters of one of their divisions on the 10th December was at Pultusk on the Narew; 20 miles only N. E. of Warsaw. The Grand Duke of Berg had already arrived at Warsaw several days; and the Emperor was to have repaired to the same place from Posen, on the 15th: Warsaw is the capital of Poland, 300 miles N. E. of Vienna; Posen is a town of Great Poland, about 127 miles N. of Warsaw.
The Bug is a branch of the Vistula, that runs through Poland; and the Narew is a branch of the Bug.
Immense reinforcements from every quarter were marching for the grand army. The corps of Marshal Mortier had advanced for Hanover as far as Stettin. The grenadiers of Oudinot's reserve were about to enter Custrin. The newly formed division of cuirassiers under general Espagnie were marching for Berlin. The Italian division of Leccchi were assembled at Magdeburg. The corps of the grand duke of Baden was at Stettin, and in a fortnight would enter the main line of the grand army. The Polish division, 6,000 strong, which had been organized at Hagenau, was at Leipzig, to be clothed from the British manufactures, and even a regiment was organizing in the Prussian states, beyond the Elbe, which would join them at Munster.
No quarter escapes French contribution—Why these immense reinforcements? Napoleon must have conceived some mighty object of ambition; or the Russian force must be in considerable numbers.
Jerome Bonaparte has occupied Breslau, the capital of Silesia.
The Russian Emperor has declared war against the Porte (30th Dec.) and invaded Choczin in Moldavia, and Bender in Bessarabia. His line extends to Jassy, the capital of Moldavia; not less than 110 or 125 miles.
The 30th Bulletin seems to lay down the conditions of peace, when it declares that "the French army will not quit Berlin, until the possessions and colonies, both Spanish and Dutch and French, shall have been given up and a general peace made." And that "the French will not quit either Poland or Berlin—until the Porte shall have been in the full extent of its independence, nor until Wallachia and Moldavia shall have been declared to belong in complete sovereignty to the Porte." The retrenchment of his sovereignty in these respects is derived from the treaty of Kainargi. It was then stipulated between him and Russia, that "the Waywodes (or Princes) of Wallachia and Moldavia should not be removed without the consent of Russia, in order to deliver the people from the oppression necessarily attendant on a frequent change of their rulers."
The Austrian court have obeyed the threatening injunctions of Bonaparte. "If your troops are not withdrawn from Bohemia, it shall be deemed a declaration of war." The Austrian cordon of neutrality has fallen back.
Bonaparte has once more directed his attention to his favourite object of retrenching the trade and power of Britain. Hence the decree, which has already excited so much alarm in our own country; and which is so pompously entitled the
IMPERIAL DECREE,
Declaring the British Isles in a state of blockade.
No man can dispute Bonaparte's right or that of any other government, to admit or exclude the introduction of particular articles into their ports, which are really under his own jurisdiction. A competent redress is provided by the law of nations. We may just remonstrate against these restrictions upon our trade: but if we please, to countervailing expedients.
But is this the only object of the decree? Examine its phraseology: why apply the term "blockade" to objects of commerce to the ambiguity of its expressions, if it has no other design than a restriction of our trade in their own ports.
The 1st article declares "the British islands to be in a state of blockade."
The 2d. article, that "all commerce and correspondence is prohibited"—but to whom? to the inhabitants of the empire only or to the whole world?—And then announces as a consequence, not some tremendous evil as might be expected extending to the whole world, but a partial evil confined to the inhabitants of the empire;—that "all letters or packets," which are written to or from an Englishman, shall "not be dispatched from the Port-Offices."
Other restrictions are subsequently imposed as a consequence, which are in the same manner confined to the ports and jurisdiction of the empire. Every Englishman found in "countries occupied by (French) troops or those of (her) allies," is to be a prisoner of war.—All English property found in similar circumstances is to be good prize.—All English merchandise is to be considered good prize.—Every vessel coming directly from England or her colonies, is to be excluded from every port of the empire it is presumed.
Is not this a view of blockades perfectly inconsistent with the ordinary definition? When England throws the whole coast of France into blockade, she does not design to lock up her own ports against French property, or merchandise, or ships coming directly from France or her dependencies; but to close the ports of France itself against every neutral, which may mean to enter them. In the cruisers of France, therefore, adopt the English construction, it will be in vain that another and a new definition has been speciously set forth by Bonaparte's decree. They will pretend to believe
that every British port is blockaded according to the British doctrine; they will have no little anxiety to practise upon this lucrative doctrine; they will conceive themselves justified in seizing every neutral vessel that is bound to a British port.
If the French Emperor did design to embrace such a wide latitude of restriction upon neutral trade, it is certainly the most flagrant violation of neutral principles which the world have ever witnessed. If he did not intend it, his decree exhibits the most curious ambiguity of terms which was ever employed in a diplomatic paper. The French cruisers may perhaps take it in the sense in which their Emperor designed it; but it is certain that an English privateer would not give it a construction so favourable to neutrals.—Scarce a vessel would escape their rapacity, which was bound to a French port, or laden with French merchandise. Scarce one but would be dragged before their court of admiralty for enquiry and perhaps for condemnation.
Under one point of view, therefore, we cannot contemplate this decree without serious apprehensions. The French minister of marine may assure General Armstrong, that it is not intended to alter our existing relations with his country; but it will be time enough to dismiss our doubts when we observe its manner of execution by their cruisers and courts. For whence that strange term of blockade, which it employs? Whence that vast mine of principles which the decree itself; and which may hereafter be employed to furnish sufficient pretexts for subsequent and immense encroachments upon neutral commerce? When these encroachments are attempted, it will be time enough to protest against the basis on which they are erected. It will be time enough to protest against that miserable mode of extenuating the usurpations of France, which some persons in this country are so fond of adopting; that because England violates "all ideas of justice and every liberal sentiment," France has a right to the same impunity; and because she has been unjustly attacked, she may unjustly attack others. There is about the same morality in this kind of conduct, as there would be in my boldly robbing a man on the highway, who has attempted to steal my purse. I have one right and France enjoys the same. If I apprehend an attack from a robber, I have a right to make myself sufficiently strong even at the assailant's expence, to paralyse his blow. But is Bonaparte contented with this precise modicum of acquisition? No!!
Denmark and Sweden must conspire in the same system for destroying the English trade.—Or else the first will lose Altona and Holstein; the last will lose Swedish Pomerania. The consequence is, that the Sound will be closed.
The spirit of revolution once more moves over the face of Poland. That gallant nation which so long preferred the semblance of a modified freedom by preserving the forms of an elective monarchy; which was afterwards overrun and overwhelmed by the combined armies of Prussia, Russia, and Austria; which saw the illustrious Kosciusko, dragged into prison, and her best blood streaming from the sword of the inhuman Suwaroff; which beheld not merely her independence immolated but her very soil torn into pieces, and partitioned among three foreign usurpers; has wrongs enough to avenge, and incitements sufficiently strong to "breathe a soul under the very ribs of death." This insulted nation will not now sleep.
What! though Bonaparte does not advance under the character of a favourer; what! though no remaining love of liberty, and not the slightest hope of recovering her ancient independence should stimulate her efforts; revenge will still furnish a nerve strong enough for Poland. The ruins of the suburbs of Prague, the ghosts of those who were murdered at Warsaw, will call to arms and fill Bonaparte's legions with new recruits.
It has been asserted, that Poland would never have fallen in 1794, had Kosciusko touched upon the true spring of Polish valour. Had he summoned a national convention and established a new constitution upon the broader basis of democracy—had he breathed the same spirit of republican enthusiasm into the Poles, as the contemporary revolution of France had produced, it has been conceived, that Poland would have been converted into one great camp, and the nation would have risen en masse; prepared to die, or to defend their constitution and their country. This system was not pursued. They announced that as "the Polish insurrection took place upon principles essentially different from those prevailing in France, it should be differently conducted;" they announced their resolution to treat the weak and subtle Stanislaus "with the deference and regard due to his rank."
But whatever would have been the consequences of this daring system, whether or not it would have secured the independence of Poland;—a motive of nearly equal potency is about to operate upon them: a motive which is now sufficient to arouse the nation en masse.
The Poles, however, must call all their own energies into action, if they aspire to the recovery of their independence. Such is the language which the French emperor employs to animate their exertions and to reinforce his own troops.
One fundamental principle here irresistibly seizes upon the imagination.—If nations aspire to an uninterrupted prosperity, let them religiously adhere to general principles of morality. Once let them be swerved by any incitements of immediate interest, and they know not how soon their eccentricity may involve them in their ruin.
Individuals cannot be permanently happy without virtue: The same law extends to nations.
Montesquieu has ridiculously laid down as a distinction among the forms of government, that "virtue is the basis of a republic." But Montesquieu is now mouldering in the silence of the tombs, or the ruins of the Prussian empire; the partitioned territory of Austria, and the tottering throne of Russia, would have convinced him of his mistake. The only true maxim is, that "virtue is the basis of all political prosperity."
The partition of Poland was the first great inroad upon that balance of power in Europe which had been established by the treaty of Westphalia. Little cities had previously appeared: small bits of territory had been illegally and unjustly usurped by some superior titular; but the partition of Poland was the first memorable instance in which the great powers of Europe had clubbed their forces to devour a great empire.
What was the effect of this great political immorality? Poland was blotted from the map of Europe: and the precedent became contagious. Then followed the coalitions of Pilitz and Pavia. France was expected to be partitioned and devoured. But France was in the very midst of the convulsive energies of NOTE.
* We have just received Kosciusko's address to his countrymen, exhorting them to join the French. May Bonaparte confirm his eloquent predictions!
her revolution. She had ships which Poland wanted, and which Kosciusko should have inspired. She breathed a spirit of republican enthusiasm, which converted every citizen into a soldier, and every soldier into a hero.
"It was formerly said (exclaimed a French general) that nature paused, when she had made a great man; but liberty has overcome the decrees of nature."
It was an exclamation, not less eloquent than true. The French armies drove the robbers from their positions. But France now felt her own strength: and what was equally necessary, she felt a spirit of indignation and revenge, which hurried her into conquest. The steps from conquest to ambition are easy and irresistible.
Hence have arisen the usurpations of France; and it is hence that the military despot, who directs her destinies, is at this moment overrunning one hemisphere, and seems to some to threaten the other.
But had Prussia and Austria respected the independence of Poland and the rights of France, these tremendous evils would never have existed. The Emperor of Germany would not have dwindled down into an Emperor of Austria; nor would the King of Prussia have lost his crown.
France would never have been strong enough to have overwhelmed Austria:
Nor to have overwhelmed Prussia;
Nor would Poland have been impelled to join her own energies with those of France, in overwhelming Prussia and Russia:
On the contrary, Poland would have still stood as another bulwark of the Prussian, Austrian, and Russian Empires.
Why is the empire of Hayti at this very moment, enfeebled, and tottering, and ready to relapse under the power of Ferrand and of France? It is, because two rival chieftains, Petion and Christophe, have not sufficient magnanimity to be virtuous. It is, because the people of Hayti have too little virtue to be free.
And why is the American government the most prosperous on the surface of the earth? Why are such traitors as A. Burr covered with crown of thorns rather than of stars? It is that the administration is virtuous; and what is more excellent still, that the people themselves are incorruptible.
COMMUNICATION.
Mr. Pleasants refuses to give up the name of the writer of the communication in the Argus, relative to an exposition of the conduct of the public guard, which appeared in the Enquirer of the 10th inst.
Whether this refusal of Mr. Pleasants proceeds from his characteristic caution, or, in obedience to an injunction of secrecy from the writer, is not known.
The author of the communication in the Enquirer, takes this method of informing the writer in the Argus how he may make it known, whether, or not, he is afraid to leave his name at the office of the Enquirer: It will depend upon his character, when his name can be known, whether his miserable trash has deserved even these lines.
Thus much, for the present, to the writer of the communication in the Argus: a short explanation is due to the public.
It did not appear on the examination of William Nash that Mr. John Guy had been shot at by a centinel, because Mr. John Guy was not examined; but the fact is that Mr. John Guy was shot at by a centinel, which he will assert to the Argus gentleman or any other person; and it is also a fact, that Mr. George Pickett and Mr. Peyton Randolph were likewise shot at.
Whether William Nash received forty lashes, or no lashes, I know not; it was originally advanced hypothetically, as a report—that report still prevails—I believe it to be true—but neither for its truth or its falsehood am I answerable.
The sentence immediately succeeding the remark concerning Mr. Guy and the examination of Nash, can only be noticed in ONE WAY.
As I am a dealer in poetry, so will I conclude with the Argus man: hereafter he shall have prose, if he will do me the honour to let me know his name:—
"If I were chain'd, unarm'd, and bed-r'd old, Perhaps I should revile: but as I am, I have no tongue to rail."
COMMUNICATION.—On Sunday (the 8th inst.) the valuable house of Judge Lyons, President of the Court of Appeals, was consumed by fire in the county of Hanover. The fire took effect in the joists of the chimney near the roof. On this occasion, it is impossible not to do justice to the disinterested exertions of John Gardner, a neighbour, who contributed with the aid of his negroes to the preservation of much valuable furniture.—Nothing now remains of this excellent mansion but an adjoining office and a heap of ruins.
Last Evening's Mail.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. The letter from Gen. Armstrong to the Secretary of State, referred to in the annexed copy of a letter from the Gen. to Mr. Lee, the Commercial agent of the U. 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 November last will in no respect disturb the existing regulations of commerce between France and the United 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 understood that he referred to Judge Chase.
The justices present, when this case was argued, were McRae, Marshall, Washington, Chase, Johnson and Livingston. Mr. Cushing was, from indisposition, absent.
Messrs. Marshall, Washington and 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.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 5.
It appears from the French Bulletins (thirty-nine in number) that the reported defeat of the French army at Posen, is without foundation. The advanced posts of the two Armies met on the 26th November: The Russians under the command of Gen. Benigsen, attempted to prevent the French from entering Warsaw; but were overthrown and pursued as far as Blo-nie: The grand Duke of Berg entered Warsaw on the 28th; and the Russian troops had re-crossed the Vistula, with an intention to remove into the heart of the country. The Russians had declared war against the Porte; Choczin and Bender are surrounded by their troops—they have also crossed the Dniester, & pushed on as far as Jassy.
Marshal Davoust has crossed the Vistula, and established his head-quarters before Prague.—The Emperor of France had his head quarters at Posen on the 9th December.
The fortresses of Glogau and Rastenburg, have surrendered to the Bavarian army under Jerome Bonaparte.
A suspension of arms was concluded by Lucchesini, the Prussian minister, on the 17th November—but the King of Prussia had declared he could not ratify it, alleging for reason, that a part of his states were occupied by the Russians; that he was entirely in their dependence; and therefore could not execute the stipulations of the armistice.
Eighty thousand French conscripts are ordered to be raised for the year 1807.
The foregoing intelligence we have collected from the French papers.—The last verbal accounts, however, which we have received from the gentlemen who came passengers in the ship, are, that it was whispered, when they failed, that the advanced guards of the French Emperor had been cut to pieces by the Russian troops.—The loss was said to be from eighteen to twenty thousand men. This information was generally credited at Bordeaux—but no printer dare give it publicity.
Gen. Hutchinson and suite arrived at Copenhagen on the 6th December, on their way to Petersburg.
The Times.
A London paper of the 30th December 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."
A general embargo is ordered at Hamburg, and no neutral is allowed to fail even in ballast: the American Consul has remonstrated on the occasion, but in vain. Hamburg, on the 16th, was garrisoned by about 800 Italians.
By the brig EUPHEMIA, Capt. Torrey, arrived yesterday, in 15 days from N. 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 greatest 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 United States, 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 also Mr. BRAWFORD, the printer of one of the newspapers in that city. Commodore SAAG had issued orders, that no vessel, boat or barge, should be permitted to ascend the Mississippi, having on board any arms, ammunition, or naval stores, without a pass from Governor CLAIBORNE. The Legislature of Orleans met on the 14th ult. and had continued their session for several days with closed doors, during which time general WILKINSON had attended, for the purpose of communicating some important information. It was reported that BURE had defended to within sixty miles of Natchez, with about 2,000 men; Col. CLAIBORNE had been dispatched over the river with about 300 men, to intercept Col. BURE, assisted by the naval force under Commodore SAAG, 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 BURE, or any one holding an appointment under him.
Courier.
IN COUNCIL, February 19th, 1807.
IT is advised, that the following agents are 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 and Williamsburg.
Peter C. Rice, for Gloucester, Matthews, Middlesex, Essex, King William, King & Queen, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland.
Theodorus Hanford, for Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Stafford and King George.
William C. Williams, for Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Spottsylvania, Caroline, Louisa, Goochland, Fluvanna, Albemarle and Amherst.
Joseph Farwell, for Frederick, Berkley, Jefferson, Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton, Monongalia, Ohio, Brooke, Harrison, Randolph and Wood.
James McFarlane, 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. Bowden, for Halifax, Charlotte & Prince Edward.
Major Edward Pegram, Jr., for Dinwiddie, Greensville, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Chesterfield, Amelia, Nottoway, Powhatan, Cumberland and Buckingham.
DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk C. C. February 20.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
To all it may concern, that as Executor of Thomas Ferguson, deceased, of Cumberland county, I request all persons indebted to the said deceased, to come forward and make payment; and those who have claims, to make them known, as I will close the business.
ROBERT FERGUSON. Buckingham County, Feb. 17.
WASHINGTON TAVERN!

Miscellany.
WESTMINSTER ELECTION.
CORRESPONDENCE OF MR. COBBETT, MR. PAUL, AND THE RIGHT HON. R. B. SHERIDAN.
Sir. It is the unanimous opinion of the Committee, that in justice to yourself, to the great cause you are engaged in, and the honourable conduct of your friends...
Sir. In compliance with your request, I send you Mr. Cobbett's Letters, and leave it to you and the Committee to decide whether they should be published or not.
DEAR SIR, I am, Sir, your most humb. & Ob. Servt. W. COBBETT. November 13, 1806.
On communicating this to Mr. Sheridan, he shewed me Mr. Cobbett's letter to him. I requested him to leave it in my hands, or to give me a copy of it...
But Mr. Paull's letter was not the only reason why I relied on that gentleman's preference to Mr. Sheridan. Upon the evening of the day on which I received Mr. Paull's letter...
Having seen in the Morning Chronicle of this day, a paragraph purporting to be the report of a speech made by you at Willis's Rooms last night...
Having seen in the Morning Chronicle of this day, a paragraph purporting to be the report of a speech made by you at Willis's Rooms last night...
Having seen in the Morning Chronicle of this day, a paragraph purporting to be the report of a speech made by you at Willis's Rooms last night...
and to the cause of the Free and Independent Electors of Westminster, striking against the oppressive influence of Coalesced Factions...
Sir. The battle of an election day, and occupations fitter for me to attend to than any communications from you, have prevented my noticing the letter you have honored me with...
Resolved unanimously, That it is within the knowledge of all the most active members of this committee, that Mr. Sheridan did steadily refuse to solicit, or encourage any such support...
Resolved unanimously, That Mr. Sheridan's conduct throughout has been marked by the highest and most sincere sense of honour, and has been such in every respect as to entitle him to the confidence, support, and admiration of every man who values adherence to good faith and integrity in a public man.
PATENT. Mr. Ralph Wedgwood's (Burslem) for a composition for making Glass upon new principles. Mr. Wedgwood makes use of alkaline salt, pieces or parts of China, or earthenware, pitchers, or pieces of baked clay...
LETTER. From the Post-Master-General to the Chairman of the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads. General Post-Office, Jan. 12, 1807.
Herewith I transmit to you the information required by your communication of the 9th. At the same time, I take the liberty to present a petition for a new road, which is addressed to Congress.
A statement, therefore, such as the committee requires, cannot be furnished from this office, to a later period than July 1, 1806.
The following will show the expenditure and net proceeds of the post office department, for one year, from July 1, 1806, to July 1, 1807, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Includes Account of balances on post-master's acct's, Expense of the transportation of the mail, Incidental expenses of general post office, Nett proceeds of the Post-Office department.
The contracts for the roads established at the last session, commenced the first of October, 1806. They are not therefore included in the above.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Includes A view of the progress of the Post Office Department, Number of post-offices March, 1793, 1806, Length of post-roads March, 1793, 1806, Weekly transportation of the mail in carriages furnished for the accommodation of travellers.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Includes Weekly transportation of the mail in fulties & on horseback, Amount of the weekly transportation of the mail, Amount of the yearly transportation of the mails.
Of which distance, it is carried in stages, 2,159,456 miles. And on horseback, or in fulties, 2,340,000 miles. Which proves that the daily progress of the mail exceeds 12,327 miles each day in the year.
I have the honor to be, &c. GIDEON GRANGER. Post Master General. By Authority.
LAW OF THE U. STATES. AN ACT For the relief of Seth Harding, late a Captain in the Navy of the United States. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled...
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed on the 24th day of May, 1806; whereby David Ross conveyed to us, a tract of land called Coles, in the county of Goochland...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
BURR MLL STONES, of all sizes; and PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. [epf.]
A SSIZE of BREAD for the city of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further orders (Superfine Flour being 7 Dollars and 34 Cents per Barrel) viz: A single loaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 23 ozs. for 4 1-2
THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK, for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Assortment of Lawyer's and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers For Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON, A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms...
TO RENT, FOR one or more years, and possession given the first of May next. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, in the town of Lynchburg, at present occupied by Messrs. William and James Morgan.
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 5th circuit in the Virginia District, between Plinnes Bond, attorneys 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...
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.
NEGROES—FOR SALE. By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Richard Ferguson, to secure the payment of £ 179 12 3 to Arthur Clayton, with interest thereon, from the 17th of February, 1806, till payment, together with all legal expenses attending said trust.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder for ready money on Tuesday the 24th of February next, at Louisa court-house, three NEGROES, the property of said Richard Ferguson, consisting of two men and a boy. All persons inclined to purchase, are requested to attend.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Hanover county, whereon I now live, lying on Crump's creek, containing about 500 acres, and within 15 miles of the city of Richmond...
WANTED immediately, ten ton of clean Merchants' Hemp, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MOUNCURE. Dec. 20. THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF LESUEUR & SAUNDERS, Inform their friends and the public, that they will continue the COMMISSION business, lately done by C. & T. Saunders.
BROWN SUGAR of superior quality, Ditto ditto second ditto. Best Green Coffee, Salt in Sacks, Molasses and Treacle, Pickled Salmon, Scotch Barley, Madeira, Port, Sherry & Malaga Wine, Fresh Malacat Raisins & Currants, Soft Shelled Almonds, Copperas, Saltpetre, English F F Gunpowder, Patent Shot, well assorted, Hibbert's Brown Stout and Porter, Bell Spanish Segars, Caldwell, Prufire & Co's Superfine Chocolate, New-York Candles and Soap, Spermaceti Candles, JOHN L. LESUEUR, C. H. SAUNDERS. October 10.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be adjusted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorized to settle all claims due to and by the concern. C. H. SAUNDERS, TARTLON SAUNDERS. Nov. 22.
N. B. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. LESUEUR & SAUNDERS. Nov. 22.
BELL TAVERN!!! The Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leath, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MUYRE.
N. B. A Waggon and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec.
TO RENT, FOR three or five years, THAT valuable TAN-YARD, of the late Mr. Jacob Bockius, and now occupied by the subscriber, situated on the Main-Street of this city, between the capitol and basin of the canal; its conveniences are superior to any other in this place.
A large Currying-Shep, Cellar and drying loft, a spacious Bark-House, two Bark-Mills and Houses, a Beam House & every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins. Also, on the same Tenement, a convenient Dwelling House, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable and Garden. The renter may be accommodated, with about one hundred cords of excellent Spanish and Blacklocust Bark, now in the Bark-house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received in all this and next month; and if not disposed of, within this time, it will be offered at public auction on the premises this 15th of March next.
Bond with approved security will be required and possession given on the first of April next, of the bark-house, bark mills, beam house, limes, pools, bates, handlers and part of the vats and the dwelling-house and residue of the tenement on the first of May next. The reason assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the ill state of health of the subscriber, to pay that attention the business requires. MARCUS ELCAN. Jan. 15. raw 15m.
JUST RECEIVED, A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moussoux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Muscat of Frontignac Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Oynas, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweetsmeats; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. [raw] 15m.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Pruffer and Mouncre's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle & consisting partly of the following articles:—
LONDON Spring, Pannel and hand-Saws, Cast-Steel and German do. Cast-Steel Files of every description, Till Locks, bras and iron, Wood Screws of every size, 3d. 4d. & 6d. wrought Sprigs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 3d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Bras Nails, Straining & Girt Webb, Plated Bridle Bits assorted, Do. Stirrup Irons do. Bras mounted steel blade Squares, Bras and Iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description, Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS, Superfine Cloths and Callimeres, Bennet's Velvet and Patent Cord, Manchester Stuff, Fashionable Silk Hose, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Coarse Linens and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold at a very low price. December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William Art's, Esq., and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of anything in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Ware-Room with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE & LOT occupied by Messrs. Robert Neilson & Co. opposite to Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's. The situation of this property is equal to any in Richmond for business, and possesses every accommodation for a family. Enquire of— THOS. NORVELL, Jan. 15. tf.