The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1804-11-03 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
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NUMBER 52.]
SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 3, 1804.
[VOLUME 1.]
CONDITIONS.
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REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Of Electors for choosing a President and Vice-President of the United States.
 Richard Evans Lee, of Norfolk Borough.  John Goodrich, of Isle of Wight.  Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie.  Dr. Richard Field, of Brunswick.  Thomas Read, of Charlotte.  Creed Taylor, of Cumberland.  William H. Cabell, of Amherst.  George Fannin, of Patrick.  George Wythe, of the City of Richmond.  John Taylor, of King and Queen.  Larkin Smith, of Spotsylvania.  John Minor, of London.  William Bliley, of Warwick.  William Dudley, of Gloucester.  Main Page, of King George.  John Taliaferro, jr. of Prince William.  Richard Brent, of Frederick.  Hugh Holmes, of Hampshire.  James Daily, of Shenandoah.  James Allen, of Augusta.  Archibald Stuart, of Roanoke.  James McFarlane, of Montgomery.  Gen. John Preston, of Ohio.  William McKinley, 
The Republican Freeholders will do well to examine their tickets carefully, before they deliver them at the polls. The Republican printers in the state will insert the above Ticket for the information of the people.
Sales at Auction.
ON TUESDAY, the 6th November next, will be sold by the Subscribers: 10 bales Superfine and Coarse Cloths & Cassimeres. And—1 case Patent Cord, imported in the ship Latoro from Liverpool. 3 bales India Cottons; 1 box Madras Handks. Terms of sale—For all sums under 100 dollars cash; between 1 and 300 dollars 30 days; above 300 dollars 4 months. Notes, with approved indorsers, negotiable at the Bank, will be required. THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. v. m. October 31. tds.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
THE Lectures on LAW and POLICE at the College of William and Mary, will commence on the 20th of November. Oct. 20, 1804. [1m]
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM NORFOLK, A CONSIGNMENT of 50 Barrels, 8 Tierces, & 2 Hds. BROWN SUGAR, which he will sell reasonable for cash, or negotiable notes, at 60 days. He has also, COFFEE by the Barrel, and Spanish SEGARS by the Box, all of which articles are good in quality. HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 200 Spanish hides of good quality, also on consignment. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 10. [9r.]
We have received a small additional supply of MADEIRA WINE, Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter-cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. cpts July 18.
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM TEMPLE has received by the ship Edw. Baines and Charles, from London, AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS, adapted to the approaching season. He expects an ADDITIONAL SUPPLY, to complete his assortment, by the ship Sally from London, and Latoro from Liverpool; which he will dispose of on his usual low terms. Sept. 9. cpts
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, to establish a FERRY from the lands of Peter Rust, in Richmond County, to his said Rust's lands in Essex County. September 15. [3mep.]
WASHINGTON HENRY ACADEMY.
THE Trustees of the above Academy having repared all the buildings which are now attached to that institution; consisting of a convenient dwelling house, smoke house, dairy, kitchen and school house; will engage for the ensuing year a teacher, capable of instructing youth in the dead languages, practical mathematics, and the English language grammatically. On Saturday the 10th of November next a meeting of the Trustees will be held on the premises; at which time and place, gentlemen qualified as above, and desirous of obtaining the situation, are respectfully invited to attend, in order that the Trustees may select from among the candidates the one who shall be the best approved by a majority of the board.
The teacher who shall be chosen shall have appropriated to his use in addition to the above house at least 250 acres of land. The situation of Washington Henry Academy is in the centre of a populous and respectable neighbourhood, about ten miles from Richmond, is remarkably healthy, and possesses the advantage of some excellent springs of water. THOS. TINSLEY, President of the Trustees. Hanover County, October 15th, 1804. (pW3t) * The principal building was destroyed some years ago by fire.
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE Subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Annes Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with first fidelity. October 3. if THOMAS NORFELL.
EDUCATION.
THE Trustees of Winchester Academy acquaint the public, that the Latin, Greek and French languages, together with Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, the use of the Globes, Euclid, and the practical branches of the Mathematics, are taught in the Academy, by the principal master and his assistants.
The school is provided with Globes and Maps, for the use of the lower classes; with Telescopes and an Electrical Machine; with an Air-pump, Endiometers, and other parts of a Chemical and Philosophical apparatus, for making the usual experiments on Air, and exhibiting the properties of the different elastic fluids.
In their examinations of the school, the Trustees have been highly pleased with the plan of teaching and the proficiency of the Pupils; and are extremely happy in adding, what they believe must greatly increase the utility of the institution, that Judge White will, in future, deliver in the Academy, a Course of Lectures on the Laws and Constitutions of this state, and the United States.
These Lectures will commence annually on the first Monday in December, and continue until the last of the succeeding March, and it is confidently believed, that every exertion in his power, will be made by that gentleman, to render his Lectures beneficial to his Pupils, and worthy of public patronage. JOHN SMITH, President of the Trustees. September 22. (cp-5w.)
NEGROES—FOR SALE.
A LIKELY NEGRO WOMAN, about 36 years old, with three children: two Girls 13 and 8 years old, and a Boy 5 or 6. They are now living with Mrs. Brewer in Bedford county, and will be sold low for cash. Apply to the Editor of THE ENQUIRER, or the Subscribers. LAURENCE MUSE. Tappahannock, Sept. 20. [5f.]
A WET NURSE.
WANTED to hire or purchase, a Wet Nurse without a child of her own. Enquire of the Printers. August 8.—tf
WANTED ON HIRE;
A WOMAN without a Child, who is a good Cook, Washer, and Ironer. Liberal wages are offered for one who can come well recommended. Also—A GIRL, from 12 to 16, who has been accustomed to wait in a house. Apply at the Enquirer Office. Sept. 8.
THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED.
ONE situate at the foot of Adams' hill, and but a small distance from the Masons Hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood; on this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water and other conveniences. One other situate in the alley between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse, and that leading to Mayo's Bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robbins. The other situate in the back street near Harris's Tobacco manufactory, and the Rock building—having a large garden well enclosed, and at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins. Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the first of January next. Apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO. WHO HAS FOR SALE, A light Coach, nearly new, with plated mounted harness, complete for two horses. 19th October. (epif.)
WASHINGTON TAVERN.
THE subscriber has taken a lease of this tenement for a number of years, and has put it in a state of repair which renders it not inferior to any in this City. Beside the Tavern he has detached buildings, well calculated to accommodate those who are anxious of greater privacy than a tavern usually affords. These tenements adjoin the public square, and are within two hundred yards of the Capitol. They have good stables and a constant supply of the best water. He renders his services to his friends and the public, and assures them, that no unlawful gaming, nor any other practice which might, in any degree, have a tendency to disturb the peace of his house, will ever be permitted. EDWARD HALLAM. Richmond, September 26. N. B. About thirty members of the next Assembly may be well accommodated, of whom eighteen have already engaged. E. H.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Bank of Virginia, on Thursday October 4th, 1804. "RESOLVED, That the Bank commence Discounts on Tuesday next." "RESOLVED, that the President, Cashier and other officers of the Bank, proceed to inspect on Monday next, in the Senate Room of the Capitol." "RESOLVED, that it is expected, that any House or firms consisting of more than one person, shall make a declaration of the names and surnames of the persons who compose such firm, and that each of the persons who compose such firm, shall subscribe the Firm Book, and insert therein the names of his partner or partners." J. BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. N. B. Persons applying for discounts must lodge their Notes at the Bank on the Monday and Thursday of every week. J. B.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia district, bearing date the 6th day of June, 1804, in behalf of Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, against David Ross and others, WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for ready money, at Goodland Court House, on the 20th day of November next, A TRACT OF LAND, In said county, on Beverdam creek, containing fifteen hundred acres, more or less, including the land whereon the Court House is situated, bounded by the lands of Samuel Woodson and others, and commonly called Ross's Goodland Court House Trad; or so much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of ten thousand Dollars, and the expenses attending the sale. BEN: MOSBY, D. M. v. D. Joseph Scott, M. for D. (ed)
October 17. * BILLS OF LADING, SHERIFFS' BLANKS, BLANK BONDS. 15m. 15c. FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Capt. Thomas Nelson, late of King William County, are desired to bring them in, properly attested, to the subscriber, who has qualified as executor of his father's will; and he takes this occasion to assure the creditors, that as soon as their accounts are liquidated and the balances ascertained, he will make ample provision to meet every just demand, as speedily as possible. THOMAS CARY NELSON. King Wm. Oct. 3. 1m
FOR SALE,
At Louisa Courthouse, on the first Wednesday in December next.
182 VALUABLE SLAVES, CONSISTING of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, dec. Among them is a valuable TANNER, regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately, and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February, 1806, will be given, on the purchase giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted. CHARLES SMITH, Acting Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 3. (cpid.)
WHEREAS doubts are entertained, whether the corporation of the city of Richmond, have authority to appoint a mathematical surveyor, to prescribe and regulate his duties and fees; and it is also doubted, whether a street has been established, communicating from the Shottery on the north-west side of Shockoe-Creek to the north-west corner of the old town of Richmond; and thence along the south boundary of said old town to the south-east corner thereof, and thence to Rockets upon the margin of the river, or otherwise in one continued and direct course; and doubts also exist, whether there be any street established on the north-west boundary of the said old town by the Market-house; and it is deemed expedient that such doubts should be removed, and such streets (if none exist) established; PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a petition from the President and Common Council of the said City, will be presented to the next General Assembly of this commonwealth, praying them to explain existing laws, or enact such others, as may most effectually obviate the said doubts, establish (if necessary) the said streets, and authorize the appointment of a surveyor. ANDREW STEVENSON, C. C. C. October 17. (epW.)
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
[By the Mary, from Liverpool, at New-York.]
Leyden, Aug. 30. Reports are circulated at Paris of a triple alliance, offensive and defensive, between the emperor of Austria and France, and the King of Prussia. Time will shew whether there is any truth in them.
London, Sept. 10. The Hamburg mails arrived yesterday. The intelligence which they bring is superceded by accounts of a more recent date, which we have received by the Paris papers to the 2d, and the Dutch to the 6th inst.
Those papers contain a great variety of important information, but the article which may be considered as particularly interesting at this momentous crisis, when the fate of Europe, and with it the condition of civilized society, trembles in the balance, relates to the certainty of an immediate rupture between Russia and France:—M. D'Oubril, the Russian charge d'Affaires, has quitted Paris.
His departure is not mentioned in the French official paper, but the facts admits of no doubt, as it is inserted in several of the smaller Paris papers. Whether it was in consequence of an unsatisfactory answer to the note which he was under obligation to have presented shortly after Bonaparte had left the capital, or some peremptory order lately received from his court, we have no means of ascertaining, as the fact is barely mentioned, without any comment whatever.
Bonaparte, after having passed six weeks in reviewing and marshalling his troops and arranging all his immense preparations for the invasion of this country, has at length taken his departure from the coast. Most of his Ministers, and all the foreign Ambassadors, had left Paris for the purpose of meeting his Imperial Majesty at Aix-la-Chapelle, and of witnessing all the honors and flattery which the constituted authorities will no doubt, profusely pour on the modern Charlemagne. The period of his stay in that city is not mentioned, but there is no prospect of his immediate return to the coast, as we find that he was to continue his journey to Bonn, Coblenz, and the principal cities of the newly acquired departments on the left bank of the Rhine. Upon whom the command of the army of England, and the proud distinction of planting the bonnet rouge, or the French Imperial Eagle, on the tower of London, is to devolve, ad interim, we are unable to conjecture from any thing that occurs in the Paris journals. Indeed we should not be surprised if the motion of the French army to this side of the water had been postponed sine die, for we find that considerable preparations have been making at Strasbourg for the reception of his Coriscan Majesty, from whence it was expected he would repair to Paris. The anniversary of his coronation (the 6th of November) is only two months distant, and as it is generally supposed that he means to constitute this also the anniversary of his coronation, it is not probable that he will, in the interval, expose his army to the possibility of any disasters which may affect his present popularity.
According to private letters from the Hague of the 10th inst. as soon as his Majesty the King of Sweden received information of the libel which Bonaparte caused to be inserted in the Monitor, he immediately dispatched a courier to his charge d'affaires at Paris, Mr. Ackesbaid, with orders for him to quit France without taking leave. At the same time orders were sent to Stockholm intimating to Bonaparte's charge d'affaires there, that his presence could be dispensed with in Sweden. All political relations have therefore ceased between Sweden and France; but the Swedish Consul, Gen. M. Seignouet, continues still to reside at Paris for the protection of commerce of the Swedish subjects with France. It is, however, supposed upon the continent, that Napoleon, in a fit of passion, will soon order him away, and declare war against Sweden. Another report is, that the Russian, Swedish and Danish Ministers have quit Paris.
Important dispatches were yesterday received from India, by Government, and the East-India Company. The messenger came overland, and, we are concerned to state, brings accounts of the renewal of hostilities in the East. The Mahratta Chief, Holkar, who remained neutral during the late contest, has since the signing of the Treaty of Peace between the British Government and the Mahratta powers, with whom we were lately at war, shown evident marks of dissatisfaction. He infringed upon the boundaries of our territory, and as has been declared against this hostile Chief. When the accounts left Bombay, the British army had already taken the field. We have not yet learned the division of the army that are employed on this important occasion; but we have no doubt, the Commander-in-Chief, and Governor-General will display equal knowledge in the present, as they did in the last, which redounded so much to the honour of the British character.
Private letters state, that the army were in high spirits, and they hoped soon to crush this last effort of French intrigue.
The dispatches left Bombay upon the 7th of May, on which day Gen. Wellesley set out for Poona, to take the command of the army. The Merchants of Bombay were giving, upon the occasion, a very considerably pecuniary aid to Government.
It is pretty accurately ascertained, that Russia, Sweden, and perhaps, Denmark, are to enter into an active alliance with us. The proposed Ministerials in such an alliance every thing that we can want or desire—the declared oppositions see nothing in it but an empty delusion, which, while it can afford no aid, will be to be purchased at the expence of much treasure.
E. BERNADOTTE.
Our private correspondent at Hamburg, has furnished us with the following communication:—Gen. Berthier is daily expected in this city, from Hanover to demand, under the pretence of a loan, another pecuniary contribution of 1,500,000 marcs banco. The French camp near Lundenburg is to receive considerable reinforcements.
"The king and queen of Sweden intend to spend the winter at Stralsund. A frigate has been ordered from Stockholm to carry home the Prince Royal. His majesty persists in refusing to acknowledge Bonaparte as Emperor of France. The Swedish journals, when they alluded to him, uniformly style him the self-styled Emperor."
Lord Keith failed yesterday morning in the Monarch to join the squadron off Boulogne. Lord Melville and capt. Hope have accompanied him to Lundenburg, for the purpose, it is supposed, of ascertaining the state of the preparations along the French coast.
Com-Exchange, Sept. 10.—We had but a very short supply of wheat at market this morning, which had a brisk demand, and prime samples fetched from 2 to 3s. per quarter more than on Friday. Wheat 42 to 70; fine ditto 74; fine flour 55 to 60.
The arrival of the ship Alexander, captain Vose, enables us to lay before the readers of the Mercantile Advertiser London news two days later than that which we had previously received by the Jupiter. Our file is extended to the 15th September, inclusive; and our Lloyd's Lists are of the 7th. But we are still unable to relieve the anxiety of the politician by the detail of any event of importance. The following comprise whatever is interesting in the papers of the 12th, 13th and 14th. N. Y. Merc. Adv.
London, September 11.
The Hamburg Mail of yesterday states, that to the notification made by the French Ambassador at Stockholm, of the assumption of the Imperial Dignity by Bonaparte not the slightest notice was taken by any of the Ministers of his Swedish Majesty.
The Toulon fleet, when it lately attempted to sail, had 12,000 land troops on board, and were supposed to be destined for an attack on Corfu, in case they could have escaped the vigilance of our squadron!
A shock of an earthquake has lately been felt at Amsterdam, the Hague, Schiedam, and other places in Holland, but without any mischief being done.
The foreign papers state, that some important changes of territory in Germany are shortly to take place, and that some propositions upon this subject are about to be submitted to the Diet.
The French papers announce the death of Admiral La Touche Treville at Toulon, and of the Cardinal de Boiffelan, Archbishop of Tours at Paris, in the 73d year of his age.
Letters from Cleves, of the 25th instant, state that Admiral Story, who once commanded the Batavian fleet, and was kept under arrest at that place, is now liberated.
Private letters from Paris state, that at the Coronation of Bonaparte, as Emperor of the French, a new Nobility will be instituted, under the title of Patricians, by a Senatus Consultum, to be proclaimed upon that occasion. This measure will include all persons, with their families and descendants, who, within the first ten years of Bonaparte's reign, have occupied, or shall occupy the full and great places of State, such as Field Marshals, Commanders in Chief, Generals of Division, Ministers, Cardinals, Grand Officers of the Legion of Honour, &c. &c.
Monthly Agricultural Report.
A month of fine weather has enabled the farmers to get in all their white grain in good condition. The wheat, though injured by the midge in some places, is in better order than was expected. The late rains which fell on it will assist both the quantity and quality, and make it much easier to thresh. The crop may be deemed an average good one. The price of this grain has, in the course of the month, experienced considerable fluctuation. It averaged at Mark-lane, on the 6th instant, 60s. 3d.; on the 20th, 63s. 4d.; and on the 27th, 68s. 1d. The present average price of all England is 60s. 1d. Barley was much improved by the rains in the strong lands, and is an excellent crop. The Oats that were out in the wet are considerably discoloured, but on the whole there is no deficiency. The average of Barley is 32s. 9d. and of Oats, 26s. 3d. Beans are a good crop; they are now out, and will be carried in in a few days, if the weather continues fine. The crops of Pease are also good, as well as those of Tares. The rains have been very favourable for the Turnips, which have grown very luxuriantly, and are likely to make winter keeping plentiful. The Clovers have been equally benefited by the rain, and promise a very abundant crop of seed. In the flock there is little variation. Stores are rather dearer. Beef fetches in Smithfield market, from 4s. 4d. to 5s.; and Pork, from 4s. to 5s. per stone of eight pounds.
September 12.
Important dispatches were yesterday received from India, by Government, and the East-India Company. The messenger came overland, and, we are concerned to state, brings accounts of the renewal of hostilities in the East. The Mahratta Chief, Holkar, who remained neutral during the late contest, has since the signing of the Treaty of Peace between the British Government and the Mahratta powers, with whom we were lately at war, shown evident marks of dissatisfaction. He infringed upon the boundaries of our territory, and as has been declared against this hostile Chief. When the accounts left Bombay, the British army had already taken the field. We have not yet learned the division of the army that are employed on this important occasion; but we have no doubt, the Commander-in-Chief, and Governor-General will display equal knowledge in the present, as they did in the last, which redounded so much to the honour of the British character.
Private letters state, that the army were in high spirits, and they hoped soon to crush this last effort of French intrigue.
The dispatches left Bombay upon the 7th of May, on which day Gen. Wellesley set out for Poona, to take the command of the army. The Merchants of Bombay were giving, upon the occasion, a very considerably pecuniary aid to Government.
It is pretty accurately ascertained, that Russia, Sweden, and perhaps, Denmark, are to enter into an active alliance with us. The proposed Ministerials in such an alliance every thing that we can want or desire—the declared oppositions see nothing in it but an empty delusion, which, while it can afford no aid, will be to be purchased at the expence of much treasure.
E. BERNADOTTE.
Some more Dutch papers, a recent date arrived yesterday afternoon, but their contents are of little or no importance. Admiral Verhuil, during his stay in North Holland, engaged 60 additional transports for the expedition against England, the expence of which, he said, was to be equally defrayed by France and Holland. He afterwards, alluded at the camp at Zeist, from whence he returned to the Hague with Gen. Marmont; and after having an interview with the Dutch Government, sent an express to Bonaparte. Dispatches arrive almost daily in Holland from France, the subject of which occupy the constant attention of the Batavian Directory.
We learn from the coast that the Monarch man of war is returned to the Downs, with Lords Leith and Melville on board, after having stood over to the French coast, nearly opposite Dungeness. About one hundred of the enemy's flotilla continued on Monday arranged along shore close under their batteries; but every thing remains perfectly quiet in that direction.
A part of the Russian fleet, consisting of three ships of the line two frigates, and a cutter, have passed the sound, supposed to be destined for the Mediterranean; but it is expected to put into some of our ports for provisions.
A letter from Amsterdam repeats the report of barracks being about to be erected along the French coast; but adds, that the expedition will certainly fail in a very short time.
September 13.
Price of Stocks.—Consols 57 3/8—Reduced 57 1/8—Omnium 6 3/4 prem.
There were no papers received from the Continent in the course of yesterday or this morning, but there were abundance of rumours in circulation respecting the intended operation of the French and Russian armies on the Continent.
It was reported on the authority of the masters of some ships arrived in the river, that a considerable body of Russians had landed on the northern coast of Holstein, and that the French had taken possession of all the principal towns and strong positions in the southern part of that Duchy. If any credit be due to information received in so vague and questionable a shape, the opposing armies have most probably measured their reciprocal strength with each other before this time. But we cannot attach much belief to the first of those reports. We are persuaded that Russia will not proceed to actual hostility until the departure of her representative at Paris shall be officially known at the Court of Peterburgh; a communication which can scarcely be made before the middle of this month. The latter report is much more consistent; it is not unlikely but the French might, as a precautionary measure have occupied some of the commanding positions in the Duchy; but that very circumstance contains in itself the seeds of a war with Sweden, Russia, and most probably with Denmark. Whether it has been done with the concurrence or without previously consulting that Court the proceeding must be equally offensive to Russia and Sweden. They are bound to protect the Danish territory, if it shall be tyrannically violated; and if the occupation is continued at, it is not to be expected that those powers will tamely allow their enemy to possess himself of so advantageous a position.
The master of a Danish vessel from Tonnigen has declared that a courier from Gen. Bernadotte, commanding the French army in Hanover, had arrived in the capital of Holstein, with a notification of Prince Charles of Hesse, the Governor, "that his Duchy would be immediately occupied by a French army, should the Danish government allow a single company of Russian soldiers to land there;" but offering at the same time "to make a common cause against foreign invaders."
This we consider more probable than the report of the actual occupation of that, at present, neutral territory. That violation of the rights of nations may be regarded at most, for whenever an open rupture shall take place with either Russia or Sweden, it may be expected that extraordinary steps will be immediately taken by the French army.
A letter from the continent contains the following singular correspondence, which arose in consequence of Madame the countess de Ranzaw being accused of speaking disrespectfully of the French, on which she received the following letter:
ARMY OF HANOVER.
Affelin, captain joined to the staff, and commandant of the town, to Madame la comtesse de Ranzaw. Zell, 4 Thermidor, year 12.
MADAME, I am credibly informed that you have used language which is something more than indecent with respect to the French, and more particularly as it related to the generals who command them. If you observe such conduct in future, I forewarn you that I have orders to have you flogged at the four corners of the public market place. I salute you.
ASSELIN.
The countess de Ranzaw, who had resided at Zell, during nine years, complained of this threat in a letter, which she wrote on the 6th of August, to marshal Bernadotte, from whom she received the following polite answer:
Marshal Bernadotte to Madame La Comtesse de Ranzaw. Head quarters, Hanover, 24 Thermidor, Year 12, first of the Empire.
I have to acknowledge, madame, the letter which you did me the honor to write to me on the 6th of August, complaining of the threats which had been employed by captain Affelin, who commands in the garrison of Zell. The officer's conduct appears to me deferving of blame, and I have ordered that he be punished.
If you had addressed yourself to general Drouet, he would have lost no time in rendering you justice. I thank you madame, however, for the confidence which you have placed in me—and in return I offer you protection and safety.
Accept, madame, the homage of those sentiments which are due to persons of your sex and rank.
E. BERNADOTTE.

The vice admiral prefect of the fourth maritime arrondissement to the minister of the marine & colonies.
L'Orient, Thermidor 20, (Aug.) year 12.
MY LORD, I had the honor to inform your excellency on the 18th of this month, that a Portuguese frigate had anchored at Pouldu, four leagues from L'Orient. This frigate entered Port Liberté yesterday. Madame Lafus, lady of the ambassador of the empire to Portugal, landed from it with her two children. His excellency Don Laurence de Lima, grand chamberlain, commandant of Avis, ambassador extraordinary of Portugal to his majesty the emperor, sent to compliment the emperor on his accession to the throne, landed from this vessel also. Also, Don Fernando de Lima, brother of the ambassador, Don Fernando Joseph Alvaro, secretary of embassy, and the chevalier de Melio Broyner, nephew of the ambassador, and counsellor of the embassy. The frigate is called the Charlotte, mounting 52 guns, 30 of which are 18 pounders, with 400 men. She is commanded by Don Jose Pedro Pereira de Leite, captain de vaisseau.
The ambassador told me that the prince regent of Portugal had left the frigate at the disposal of Madame Lafus to carry her back to Lisbon. The ambassador proposes to set out with his suite the day after to-morrow for the place of his destination. The frigate will enter the roads of Pennebeck. The ambassador and commandant of this vessel seem satisfied with the reception they have experienced.
Health and respect, TREVENARD.
Ratisbon, Aug. 27. The day before yesterday, the ministers of the emperor of Germany, presented the following NOTE:
The royal electoral ministers of Bohemia, and of the arch-duchy of Austria, have received from their sovereign, the enclosed printed pragmatic regulation, according to which, his imperial and royal majesty, as sovereign of the Austrian monarchy, with the consent of France, has upon the grounds therein mentioned, determined to assume the Hereditary Imperial Title.
The undersigned ministers hasten to inform the respective members of the German Diet of this determination, to whom, besides, his majesty has sent private notifications, not doubting but that it will be received in the most friendly manner.
Moreover, as in the pragmatic regulation, it is mentioned, this hereditary dignity makes no change in the relative and former connections between Austria and the German states. The undersigned ministers have, therefore, particular orders to declare, that by this no change is made in the political conduct, and usual attention of his majesty to the welfare of Germany; on the contrary, his majesty will double his endeavours to maintain the usual good and friendly understanding with his co-estates in Germany, without interruption.
(Signed) Frederick Count De Stadion.
Egid Joseph Charles De Fabernberg. Ratisbon, Aug. 24. This day, the following Swedish NOTE was delivered to the Dictatum:
In consequence of the Note presented to the Diet, by the ministers of Bohemia and Austria, concerning the hereditary imperial dignity in the house of Austria, the undersigned has orders to declare,
That though his Swedish majesty sincerely participates in every thing which may contribute to the advantage or gratification of his imperial majesty; yet, as a guarantee of the constitution of the empire, and especially as a state of the empire, he conceived this to be an object which ought not to be merely notified to, but made a subject of discussion by, the Diet; that all the members of it might have an opportunity to give their opinions, as founded on the constitution of the German empire.
KNUT BILDT. Ratisbon, Aug. 26.
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 28. Our Gazette of this day contains the following article from Paris, dated the 23rd instant:
The fear that the flames of war may break out on the Continent, has made a disadvantageous impression on our fund. Our Government has already turned its attention to the means of taking the strongest measures in case of necessity. Since yesterday there has been much talk of a Senatus Consultum , for a Conscription of 200,000, or, according to others, 300,000 men.
If we may credit the reports in circulation, some changes will soon take place in the Ministry. Among others it is said, that the Ambassador who returns from Vienna, M. de Campagny, and who is intended for Minister of the Interior, will be employed in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
FROM FRENCH PAPERS.
The following observations are inserted in the official paper of the French Government of the 12th inst. under the head of Ratisbon, and are, no doubt, intended to convey to all the powers of Europe its sentiments with respect to the conduct of its Swedish majesty. They are preceded by three notes of that sovereign, which seem to have been inserted merely to afford the writer in the Moniteur an opportunity of commenting upon the conduct of the king of Sweden, in his quality of a member of the Germanic body. The first note relates to a proposition made by that prince, so far back as the month of May, 1804, to the Diet at Ratisbon, to erect a statue to the Archduke Charles. The second, presented in January, complains of the conduct of some of the princes of the empire, as tending to trench upon the authority of the emperor, who, by the Germanic Constitution, was the legitimate head of it. The last note, delivered towards the middle of last May, refers to the note previously presented by Russia, and is already before the public.
We have read the Prange declaration which the king of Sweden has addressed to the Diet of Ratisbon.
Nothing could be more striking than the inconsistency of these steps on the part of the Swedish monarch, if the stamp of folly, which is impressed upon them, did not strike still more forcibly. What! whilst Poland has been divided under your eyes; whilst the encroached Ottoman empire exists no longer than the powers bordering upon your states will permit; whilst France, by shutting her ports against the ships of your nation, can so essentially injure your commerce; without provocation, without any motive to induce you to it, you delight in offering her daily insults.
When Gustavus was successful in the thirty years war, it was with the assistance of France, and with that force of genius and inclination which characterizes all the measures of a great man. Poland was then respectable; Turkey existed in all her vigour; and Russia had not yet existence in Europe.
Do you excite the Germanic body against France? when Germany was engaged in a dif-
advantageous way, through the instigation of Sweden, you were the first to make your peace, and you sent Ambassadors to reside at Paris. During every crisis, the Germanic body heard nothing of you: but peace was hardly concluded, when you resolved to shew that you were still in being, and you demanded that a statue should be erected to prince Charles.
This prince has acquired glory, and the esteem of Germany. France is the first to acknowledge it. But it is with your troops that he has acquired it? If you are a member of the empire, why did you not succour it with your army? If you are one of the guarantees of the treaty of Westphalia, why did you make your peace before the German empire made theirs?
How does it happen, that you are the only power that does not feel how disagreeable your proceedings at Ratisbon are, even to the Germanic body itself? Whilst you sell your cities, you engage in a fantastic discussion of concerns in Germany; whilst you enjoy hospitality at Baden, you insult your father-in-law. There has not been a day of your residence at Karlsruhe, in which you have not given just cause of complaint to that prince. At last, during your abode with your brother-in-law, the Elector of Bavaria, you sign and date from Munich, a note, contrary to your interest. This prince was then weakened by the war; he was surrounded by armies; he was on the point of being invaded; he would have wanted your assistance, if your arm could have given him any; and it is at that moment, and in the very heart of his capital, that you write against him?
You are yet young; but when you shall have attained the age of maturity, if you read the notes which you issue as imprimatur when travelling post, you will surely repent of not having followed the advice of your experienced and faithful ministers: you will then do that, which you always ought to have done: you will regard only the welfare of your subjects, and the good of your country; what it has done for you and for your ancestors, require that you should not sacrifice its interest to vain and irregular passions. You will attempt no more than you can perform; and you will not drive the Germanic body into a war, to the success of which you could contribute nothing; and in which your father-in-law, would probably make a common cause with France.
And then, if the interest of the Baltic induces you to unite with Denmark, you will feel that this interest is truly yours; that it is connected with the safety of your states, with the dignity of your crown, and the glory of your nation. You would have taken your precautions so as not to have left your coast unprotected, or to have suffered an enemy's fleet to pass with impunity within half a cannon shot from your shores, to bombard Copenhagen. It is not by such trophies that your ancestors acquired glory, and adorned the page of history. In short, you will not make, from the inducement of a pitiful subsidy, what no nation of Europe has yet made, a treaty so unworthy of your rank, as to be nearly tantamount to an abdication of your sovereignty.
We really think that if you read this advice, it will be lost upon you; but we believe, at the same time, that you will not receive any other lesson from France. She is very indifferent to all your steps; indeed she does not call you to account for your conduct, because she cannot confound a loyal and brave nation, and a people, who, being her faithful allies for centuries, were justly called the French of the North; nay, she does not confound them; with a young man led astray by false notions and unenlightened by reflection.
Your countrymen will be always well treated by France; your merchant ships will be well received by her; even your squadrons, if they are in want, will be victualled in her ports; she will see in your flags none but the ensigns of Gustavus, who reigned before you; and when the fire of your passion shall be extinguished, when you shall have learnt the true situation of Europe, and appreciated your own, France will be always ready to regard the true interest of your nation, and to shut her eyes upon what you have been, or what you shall have done.
[By the ship Old Tom, from Rotterdam, we have received French papers of the 1st and Dutch papers of the 5th of September.—Extracts follow. Norf. Ldg.]
PARIS, September 1.—The Emperor set off from Boulogne on Monday the 26th ult. at four o'clock in the afternoon to repair to Aix-la-Chapelle; he arrived, at the head-quarters of Salzwedel, near St. Omer the same evening. The next morning, he received the mayor, the members of the tribunals, the clergy, etc. etc. and the officers of the corps of the reserve of cavalry. In the afternoon, he reviewed these troops and made them manoeuvre: he appeared satisfied with their instruction and good appearance. The emperor will continue his journey through Cologne, Bonn, Coblenz, Mayence and Treves, to take a detailed view of the four united departments, which he could not visit, as he had projected, when he travelled last year, in Belgium.
The Ministers of Finance and of the Public Treasury are returned from Boulogne, where his majesty transacted business with them for several successive days. They presented to him the budget of the year 13, and the situation of the receipts and expenditures of the year 12.
It results from this statement, that our position is satisfactory; that however great our expenses may be, our resources are still more so; in fine, that the state will be in no need of extraordinary succours, nor of any new taxes. The statement has been made in the supposition of peace.
Each of the two years which have just elapsed, has seen our army augmented by the ordinary contingents of the conscription; it is now more numerous than it was in 1802, year 7, the period when our armies inundated Germany and Italy.
It is true that our expenses, on account of the state in which our land army has been maintained, and the efforts which have been made for our navy, amount to upwards of seven hundred millions; but our receipts for the year twelve have exceeded seven hundred & fifty millions, & those of the year 13 are insured for more than seven hundred millions.
From this may be seen the wisdom and foresight of the administration. Although we should even have to support a continental war, like that of the coalition of the year 7, no extraordinary measure for the finances, nor any extraordinary levy for the army, would be necessary. The ordinary contingent of the conscription already decreed, would amply suffice.
The RUSSIAN CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES quit this city on Wednesday last. (Gazette de France.)
ANTWERP, Aug. 21.—It was in the month of Vendémiaire, that the works in the arsenal of this town began, by pulling down the old houses, which encumbered the ground; erecting blocks; building vessels; surrounding the whole of the ground laid out with a wall and establishing work shops and magazines pro tempore in the old premises of the Abbey. It is not, however, until now that the plan has begun to be executed for the new edifices, intended to form
the ensemble of the arsenal. The central building, being the grand forge, the Commissary General had received orders from H. I. M. to lay the first stone of it. It was amidst the acclamations of long live the Emperor , and during repeated discharges of cannon, that the Commissary General received from the engineer in chief, Mr. Mangin, the trowel and the hammer for the purpose of laying the first stone, to which was affixed, a copper plate with the following inscription:
The first year of the glorious reign of BONAPARTE, Emperor of the French, The 28th Thermidor, year XII. Vice Admiral Decres being Minister of Marine, The first stone of the Arsenal of Antwerp was laid
By P. V. Malouet, Commissary General of Marine; Four ships of the line, one frigate and a floop of war
Being on the stocks The 9th Thermidor, year XI, NAPOLEON marked out the ground for the Arsenal, and ordered it to be begun.
Le Commerce de Lyon, of 74 guns, The first man of war built at Antwerp, By the under-engineer Jannez.
On the side of the stone, was placed a leaden box, with gold and silver coins, bearing the effigy of NAPOLEON 1st Emperor of the French, and the decree of the 9th Thermidor, year XI, for the establishment of an Arsenal at Antwerp.
BREMEN, Aug. 23. A new regulation has been adopted for securing neutral property; so that there will soon be an end put to the vexations lately experienced; and the transportation of merchandise, by means of the Weser, and through Hanover, will again be allowed.
Count de Lillie, otherwise Lewis XVIII. is arrived at Grodno; and has taken up his abode in the palace of the Count von Junzell.
ROME, Aug. 14. It is asserted, that the dispatches lately arrived here from Paris, contain a request from the Emperor of the French to the Pope, to honour the coronation of the former with his presence.
It is also reported, that the Baron von Hompesch, formerly Grand Master of the Maltese Order, has received French dispatches, at his place of residence in Citadi-Castello; making an offer to him of a considerable annuity, on condition that he retract his renunciation of the Grand Mastership, and take up his abode within the French territory.
According to the last letters from Spain, General Moreau is not destined to inhale the free air of the United States of America, but to be guile the passing hours at Minorea, under the eye of the Spanish Governor of that island.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 24. By letters received to-day from Aleppo, dated the 6th, we learn that very serious disturbances broke out there on the 30th ult. the Janissaries, seconded by the Scherifs, are in open rebellion against the new governor, Mahamed Pacha; and after an obstinate contest of 6 days, compelled him to take to flight, leaving his family behind. When the letter came away, all was trouble and confusion; and the city, and suburbs, a prey to plunderers and destroyers.
The Wahabis are completely masters of the environs of Mecca and Medina; and lay the pilgrims under contribution. On another side, the banditti of Romelia are equally formidable; for, although only 5000 men strong, it seems that two armies, each from 20 to 25,000, are not adequate to keep them in subjection.
A new detachment of Russian troops, from 1000 to 1200 men, with two ships of the line, has failed from hence for Corfu, under the superintendence of Lieutenant-General Aurep, who is appointed to the command of all the Russian forces in the Republic of the Seven Islands.
M. Agiopolo departed for Berlin on the 20th inst. in quality of a minister of the third rank. It is said that he will take Bucharest and Warsaw in his route.
July 27. The rebellion which lately broke out at Aleppo, was caused by the demand of an extraordinary impost, on the part of the Pacha; and no less than 2000 persons have already lost their lives on that melancholy occasion. The force of the Janissaries, who began the rebellion, consisted of 20,000 men, and that of the adherents of Scherifs and Emirs, who made it a common cause with them, of 50,000 men. The Pacha's castle, in which he gallantly defended himself, was taken by assault. He however escaped, and is now at Damascus with his father who, for 20 successive years, was Pacha of Aleppo.
The rebels of Romelia have defeated some corps of Turkish troops; and on the 25th, set fire to two villages near Cape St. George on the Sea of Marmora.
At Smyrna two considerable houses of commerce have again stopped payment.
In the Channel lie at present more than 100 vessels, from the Austrian, Italian, Spanish and other ports, all destined for the Black Sea to take in cargoes of grain.
It is confidently reported here, that the Wahabis, under the command of the son of the late Abdul Wehab, have for the second time, got possession of Mecca.
Letters from Yass, of July 21, mention, that every thing, on the part of the Russians, announces hostile designs; that military corps are again proceeding along the Dnieper and Bessabara; that at Wilden, where a Russian consular had never been seen, there is now one arrived; and that all the frontier places are putting in a posture of defence. The Druses have made good themselves masters of Beyrut, and the Mutuals of Sour. The Pacha of Damascus has been assassinated.
The whole of the Hull Greenland whalers, to the amount of no less than 40 sail, have reached that port safely. They have had one of the most successful seasons ever experienced; not a single ship returned without a tolerable cargo. Several of them had on board nineteen fish, and three hundred and thirty-seven was the amount of the fish brought by the fleet. The New England whalers have also arrived, and their success has been nearly equal. The whale fishery, by the returns from all the ports, has been more successful this season, than almost any one ever remembered.—Lon. pap.
NEW-YORK, October 25.
Captain Ogilvie, who arrived at this port yesterday from Cadiz, confirms the account lately published of the prevalence of Yellow fever at Malaga. From 200 to 250 persons die daily; and all the physicians having fallen victims to it, twelve others and a supply of medicines have been sent thither from Cadiz. The inhabitants, as a measure of general safety, are prohibited from quitting Malaga; and are represented as being in a very deplorable situation, not only from the malignant disorder which prevails; but from the want of the common necessaries of life.
General Moreau and his lady continued at Cadiz, but would embark for the United States
as soon as Madame Moreau's situation would permit.
The commander in chief at Gibraltar has prohibited all intercourse with Spain by sea and land in consequence of the disorder which has made its appearance at Malaga. N. Y. Merc. Adv.
FRENCH FINANCE.
Although we cannot accurately ascertain the receipts, we can form a partial statement of the expenditures of the French Government. We have now in our hands the Bulletin des Lois , No. 345, for 5 Ventose, year 12—February 23, 1804—in which is a decree concerning the finance, the second chapter of which is entitled—
EXPENCES OF THE YEAR XII.
It proceeds to enact as follows—
1. The sum of 300,000,000 francs, making with that of 400,000,000 francs, voted by article 25, of the law of 4 Germinal, year 11—24 March, 1803—the sum of 700,000,000 francs, is placed at the disposal of the government.
2. This sum shall be raised from the contributions, established by law, and from the other resources of the year.
3. It shall be appropriated, in the first place, to the payment of the interest on the public debt, and afterwards in defraying the expenses of the different departments—viz.
PERPETUAL DEBT.
To creditors of State (int.) F. 40,442,259
For the sinking fund 3,062,204
43,504,463
ANNUITIES.
Second 6 months year 11, &
First 6 months year 12, 19,576,821
Extraordinary for the first three months year 12, 4,894,205
24,471,036
SIX NEW DEPARTMENTS.
Perpetual Debt (interest) 2,677,277
Annuities, 500,000
3,177,277
For pay't of the public debt, f. 71,158,466
INCIDENTAL EXPENCES: of the Ministry of—
The Grand-Judge, Minister of Justice, 23,000,000
The Exterior Relations, 7,000,000
The Interior—Ordinary Service, 19,730,919
Extraordinary Service, 15,000,000
34,730,919
The Finances—Ordinary Service, 31,927,000
Reimbursement of the redeeming fund—3d acct, 5,000,000
Sinking or redeeming fund in execution of the law of the 21 Floreal, year 10, 10,000,000
Interest on securities remaining at the public charge, 1,250,000
Pensions, in which are comprised the extraordinary of the first three months, 23,500,000
77,677,000
The Public Treasury, 8,000,000
The War department, 168,000,000
The Administration of War, 100,000,000
268,000,000
The Marine & the Colonies, 180,000,000
Expences of the Different Ministries, 598,417,919
Payment of the public debt, 71,148,766
Expences of Negotiations, 15,000,000
Surplus Fund, reserved, 15,435,815
Total Appropriation—Francs, 700,000,000
Thus the annual disbursements of the Government of France, exclusive of the Civil list, and the establishments of the different Princes, High Dignitaries, Great Officers, &c. &c. of the empire, amounted to the tripling sum of 140,000,000 French dollars. Norf. Ldg.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON CITY, October 22.
Commodore BARRON arrived at Gibraltar with his squadron on the 12th August last. On his arrival he found several dispatches from Mr. Simpson our consul at Morocco, all stating in strong terms the hostile disposition of the emperor of Morocco against our commerce, and the preparations making by him to fend out three frigates and two galleys upon a cruise. Mr. Simpson urging the indispensable necessity of leaving two of the frigates upon that station, the commodore accordingly left the Congress, capt. Rogers, and the Essex, capt. James Barron. The following extract of a letter from capt. Rogers to the Secretary of the Navy discloses the result.—[Nat. Int.
United States Frigate Congress, Gibraltar Bay, 30 Aug. 1804.
SIR, I have the honor to inform you that I have this instant arrived here with the Congress and Essex direct from Tangier from which place I failed on the 27th inst. Our passage has been long owing to a strong Levant gale which lasted from the night of the 27th until the morning of the 29th, and drove us through the Straits into the Atlantic.
In my last communication dated Tangier Bay, 17th inst. I informed you of Commodore Barron's having sent the Congress and Essex on this coast in consequence of advices from Mr. Simpson, our consul at Tangier, of my intention to leave the Essex to watch the conduct of two galleys at that place and of my proceeding immediately to Sallee to inform myself, of the movements, and if possible, of the intentions of the Emperor's three ships mentioned in Mr. Simpson's communications to Commodore Barron, copies of which the latter gentleman has forwarded to you: I did so and arrived and anchored before Sallee on the 20th (taking Arzilla, Mamora and Larache in my route) where I found the three ships in question and to all appearance nearly ready for sea. After lying three hours at anchor within about 5 miles of the Town with American colours flying and a signal indicative of friendship and a wish to communicate with the shore, without any apparent disposition of the like on their part, I weighed anchor and stood within the range of a common shot of the ships without any further success of bringing about a communication, although every means which a friendly demeanour could suggest, were used. However I have no reason to suppose that hostile intentions on their part were the cause of my not succeeding, but that they either did not comprehend the meaning of the signal, or were afraid to venture off. On the 21st after repeating again in the same way as on the preceding day, my wishes to exchange civilities without any appearance of success, and fearing that a further attempt on the subject might lead to suspicions unfavourable to a good understanding, I made sail and pursued my course back to Tangier where I again on the 27th joined the Essex. At Larache I found the ship Melhoude (seizing Tripolie) in a state of ordinary, but at Arzilla and Mamora there was not a single vessel of any description. On my return again to Tangier I made the usual signal to communicate with our Con-
ful, and in an hour after had the pleasure of receiving advices from him corroborating my own opinion "that whatever grounds there might have been for suspicion, that they were so far removed as to admit of one of the ships leaving this coast." Two days after I left Tangier for Sallee, the two galleys which the Essex was left to watch, failed, and one of them was boarded by her in sight of Tangier. This circumstance serves to prove that they had no orders to capture American vessels, or they certainly would not have gone to sea while the Essex was in sight. These two galleys, with the three ships at Sallee, comprise the greater part, if not the whole marine force of Morocco. Since the galleys failed I have heard of their being at Cuiz. The ships are inside of Sallee Bar, and I have reason to believe there is but little probability of their going to sea this summer, as I am told there never has been an instance of their large cruisers going to sea for the purpose of cruising, after the 19th of September. I shall leave this the instant I get water on board sufficient for 6 or 7 weeks, which I am in hopes will not take longer than to-morrow evening, and proceed direct to Tripoli, where I flatter myself (if capt. Preble has not made a previous attack) I shall yet arrive in time, to co-operate with Commodore Barron; for I should be greatly mortified if the Congress did not share a part of the credit to be derived from the reduction of Tripoli, by inscribing a lasting and honorable remembrance of her name on its walls.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States frigate President, dated Gibraltar Bay, August 14, 1804.
"We arrived here on the 12th inst. after a passage of 39 days. The Adams proceeded on for Malta the 26th ult. We have learnt that Commodore Preble has procured a number of gun-boats at Naples, ready for the bombardment of Tripoli, in consequence of which I understand that we shall remain here only long enough to water, and receive on board some provisions, and proceed aloft—we shall probably fail to-morrow or next day. We have also learnt, that the Bey of Tunis has made some demand on Commodore Preble, with which he refuses to comply, the Bey in consequence, has allowed him six weeks from the 4th of June to make up his mind and give him an answer, which if not favourable, or if not given by the time limited, he shall declare. Nothing further has been heard of it. The emperor of Morocco has also ordered out his cruisers supposed for Americans, in consequence of Mr. Simpson, our Consul, refusing his passport to a vessel belonging to the emperor, loaded with wheat for Tripoli—Mr. Simpson has advised the Commodore of these proceedings, and requested two frigates may be left here—this request, I believe, cannot be complied with—a copy of these dispatches will be forwarded to the Secretary of the Navy by the Commodore, of course you will have the whole story officially after Congress meets." Postad. paper.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchitoches, (L.) to the Editor of the Mississippi Herald, dated September 19.
"A Hunter lately returned from the head of Sabine, who reports, that while he was out he fell in with a party of the Paris Indians who informed him that they had seen the bodies of three Americans who had been recently killed in the Prairie Villages on Red River. It was so, very little doubt is entertained but they were the bodies of three young men that went out into that part of the country about three months ago, by the names of Knox, Anderson, and Houle, who it is said were in search of Silver Mines."
"The Otago Indians are charged with their murders; but it would seem extraordinary that while the Chiefs are at Washington city negotiating a peace with the President that those they left behind should be committing depredations on the citizens of the United States in our own Territory, but there are those who from some circumstances are more inclined to believe they were killed by a party of Spanish Soldiers sent out for that purpose, who say that not long after the departure of Knox, Anderson and Houle from Rapides, a Spaniard was there making strict enquiry about them, relative to the object of their voyage, their route, &c. and was heard to say that there either was or would be a party sent out from Nagadoches in pursuit of them."
COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Extract from a letter from Hamburg, dated 11th August, 1804.</

the event, however, of the average price being 66 or upwards, the duty would only be 84 per quarter on Wheat, and 1 44 per cwt. on Flour, per American vessels Rye, Flour and Indian Corn Meal, cannot be imported at present.— Bost. Gaz.
The following Royal Decree enforces a confirmation of the Substituting Licences or Grants by the Spanish government, highly to the advantage of those who possess them. Extract from the Madrid Gazette of 9th July 1804. A Royal Decree has been issued under date 9th June last as follows:—
"As it is the Royal will to encourage, by all possible means, the Direct Commerce of all the established ports in Spain with the American colonies and the national marine, His Majesty has determined that considering the Substituting Licences and privileges allowed to some individuals relative to this commerce, in future no other instance shall be admitted, of any or whatever nature it may be; and that it shall so be manifested and made known to all the Consulates, in order that with this assurance the merchants may safely speculate and undertake their expedition. N. Y. Mer. Adv.
There are letters in town from Paris, under date of August 9th, announcing that the new French Ambassador (his Excellency General TURBEAU) had positively departed from that city to embark for the United States. N. Y. Mer. Adv.
Launch. —On Saturday was launched from the ship-yard of Mr. John Foster, of Portsmouth, a ship of about 880 tons burthen, allowed by the best judges of naval architecture to be of superior excellence in mould and construction. She is built for Messrs. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. and Messrs. Robert Maitland, & Co. is called the Dumfries , and is intended to be employed as a constant London trader, under the command of Capt. Richard Beard.— [Pub. Ledger.]
Messrs. Early, Meriwether, Bryan, and Mead are elected representatives in Congress for Georgia.
VERMONT ELECTION. We stop the press to lay before our readers the event of the late election in this state.—By a gentleman from Vermont, we learn, that Governor Tichenor is elected by a majority of 1500, and that Paul Brigham, the republican candidate for Lt. Governor, is elected by a very large and increased majority—the list of Councillors are unanimously republican, and obtained their election by about 3000 majority.—Benjamin Swan, Treasurer—Amos Leeland, Speaker pro tem.—Anthony Haswell, Clerk pro tem. and our informant adds, that there is a larger majority of republicans in the house, than there was last year. Republicanisim in Vermont may be said to be increasing fast—by recurring to the election last year, we find that Mr. Tichenor was elected by 2186 majority; and the lowest candidate on the republican list of councillors, was carried by 578.—This year they have three thousand, majority, which makes an increased number of 2422 votes, and that of Governor, of 686. By the above statement we may see that the Republicans are 2422 stronger than they were the last year.—Not a doubt remains that the Electors of President and Vice President, from this State, will be unanimously Republican. Had the Republicans of this state been as well united to obtain a Governor, as they have to obtain their list of Councillors, we should this year have had a head suited to our political body; but we hope that the watering Republicans in this state, who are acting with the Federalists, will soon see their error, and that by the next election, if they can not conscientiously vote for the Republican candidate, they will rather choose not to vote at all, than to have it thrown into the federal scale, to weigh as one against Republicanisim. [Vermont Gazette.]
Proceedings and Debates in the House of Representatives of Connecticut, Friday, October 12. Mr. Daggett asked leave to lay in a Bill for the purpose of prohibiting the circulation of bank bills other than those issuing from the banks of this state, less than five dollars. He remarked, that the evils arising from the circulation of small bills were such, in his opinion, as required legislative interference. In Massachusetts no bills are allowed to be issued or passed less than five dollars. The same is the case in the state of Vermont. In the state of New-York, none are issued less than five dollars, except by the Manhattan Company, who, I believe have not issued them smaller than three dollars. It is quite obvious that the circulation of these small bills being prohibited in the neighbouring states, there will be a great influx of them into this, particularly from Rhode-Island. For this paper we exchange silver, which has lately become an article of more than nominal value. There are two evils that arise from the circulation of these bills—it drives the specie away, the scarcity of which is now pretty generally felt; and the evils have rose to such a degree as to become alarming.—They ought to be checked. Every one will perceive that the more bills we have in circulation, there will be so much the less specie. And the bills have become so numerous as almost to prevent the circulation of specie—in my mind very great.— Bills do not answer all the purposes—we cannot decently refuse a final bill offered us; but we are often troubled to pass them again—people in the country do not like to take them—and travellers experience much inconvenience from being loaded with bills which have a very limited circulation.—Our sister states having prohibited the circulation of them, I believe that policy requires we should do the same. I should have no objection to extending the prohibition to our own banks, were not the scarcity of specie such, that the sudden suppression of these bills, would create much inconvenience.— Leave was granted to lay in his bill.
NEWBURYPORT, Oct. 9. From Gaudalope. We learn by Capt. Boardman, that reports were in circulation at the Point, the day before he failed, that the American prisoners, which had been taken from the New-York ship and brig, together with the crew of the Snake-in-the-grass , of Salem, carried in about the same time, had been liberated, and were about returning home.
BOSTON, October 20. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. On Wednesday a public dinner was given at Convers Hall , to the Honorable Rufus King, late Minister of the United States to the Court of London. Of the company, nearly two hundred in number, were, his excellency Governor Strong, his Honor Lt. Governor Robbins, and other public officers, clergy, &c. Judge Benion, of New-York, was of the guests. The Hon. Stephen Higginson, presided; assisted by the Hon. John Coffin Jones, Samuel Parkman, Esq. and Theodore Lyman, Esq. as Vice Presidents.
The Hall, which has been enlarged and repaired, was furnished with the most brilliant decorations; and the whole entertainment was conducted with a sympathy of sentiment and "flow of foul" worthy of men, who are conscious that the object of their politics and principles has ever been "When leagu'd together, to maintain the cause Of true religion, liberty, and laws." The following appropriate toasts, among others, were given. 1. Our Public Ministers. In future as formerly, may our first interests be confided to our first characters. 2. The administration of Washington and Adams. The Morning and Evening Stars of our national glory. (After his Excellency had retired.) 3. Governor Strong. May the excellence of his character silence the malice which it cannot appease. 4. The State of New-York. Too respectable to be the Dupe of Virginia , may she again associate with those who are faithful to the public liberty. 5. The Clergy. Devoted to the best interests of humanity—may they ever feel the calumnies of the impious to be their proudest eulogy. 6. Our Navy. May its strength protect our Commerce and its glory confound its enemies at Washington and Tripoli. 7. Our little Army. May it never have to bear reproach from the brave, nor always to take it from the base. 8. Hamilton. May our Country find indemnity for his loss, in the value of his Counsels. 9. Union among honest Men. If it cannot displace Knaves, may it disarm them. 10. The Country of our Fathers. May its Spirit keep it safe and its justice keep it free. 11. The Press. May it always correct public opinion, never corrupt it. 12. Public Opinion. May it be a sufficient shield for honest men and a scourge for Knaves. 13. May those Yankees who cannot endure Federal Sunshine, go to Louisiana for MOONSHINE. 14. May Slaves cease to be represented by freemen and may the Representatives of freemen never act the part of Slaves. 15. The Liberty that men seek when they are wise and respect when they are honest. 16. Gun-boat No. 1. If our gun-boats are of no use upon the water, may they at least be the best upon earth. 17. May we cultivate and defend the soil we already possess, without paying or fighting for that we can neither cultivate nor defend.
VOLUNTEERS. By the Hon. Mr. King. The town of Boston, first to assert, and may it be the last to surrender the rights of freemen. By Judge Benion. The approbation of the worthy, the testimony of the worthy. (After Mr. King had retired.) The Hon. Rufus King—whose eminent services have contributed to preserve peace and amity between countries naturally allied by sentiment and interest. (After Judge Benion had retired.) The Hon. Judge Benion—once the ornament of the Bench and always the delight of his friends. The Louisiana Jubilee. May it not prove to be the celebration of all fool's day. The Yankee Edition of the Union. May those who began the battle guard against being cheated out of the fruits of Victory. British influence. May those who seek that secret find it, where it alone exists—In the ancient dominion. Mountains of salt—to pickle Mammoths, and catch gulls in our new Empire. The remedy by impeachment, for obdurate Judges who will neither "die nor resign." May the inventors be obliged to swallow their own Medicine. James A. Bayard. When men in power declare that such worth and talents shall not have place, may the people indignantly respond THEY SHALL! Our farmers on the sea coast, may their corn fields be defended against gun-boat No. three. May the grass on Washington's grave never again be blighted with hypocritical tears. Our brave Tars suffering in Tripoli—Alas! we fear that in the honeymoon of our connexion with Louisiana our captive brethren are forgotten. Bonaparte. May he learn Justice from the British government, and meekness from ours.
Captain Boyle who arrived at Baltimore on Sunday last from the City of St. Domingo, informs that he left the city on the 27th September in perfect tranquility and safety; that the negroes had not yet made any movement, nor was it expected they would towards that place; that small quantities of troops frequently arrived from Cuba and other places; that the commissioners of privateers from Cuba and Porto Rico were ordered to be called in; and that several captains of privateers were ordered to be arrested by the General in Chief, for their infamous conduct towards neutrals in general. The French were in possession of Port au Plate on the north side of the island; and had driven the blacks as far as Monte Christo.
Fort Jefferson, October 22, 1804. Mr. FRENEAU—I gave Mr. Timothy yesterday a list of the number of vessels that have arrived in this port in the years 1801, 1802, and 1803; it was taken from the book in haste; the coasters were rated with the vessels from foreign ports; but by the inclosed you will find the coasting vessels separated from those from foreign ports—by it you will see that I have administered the oath and examined the captains of 4429 vessels in three years. I also gave Mr. Timothy a list of the negroes brought into this port for sale since the 1st of January, 1804—by it you will perceive from whence they came and in what vessels imported. These are all matters and things which concern the state of South-Carolina only, and which gives me vastly more trouble than the duty of my company, and what the United States require of me; yet I have not one single cent allowed me for this extra trouble. I send you this—perhaps you may think it worth a place in your paper; if so, it is at your service. I am, fir, your most obedient, And very humble servant, MICHAEL KATSEVEN.
A list of Vessels arrived from Foreign ports, the Captains of which were examined at this port, and the oath administered to them. In the year 1801, - - - 1321 Do. do. 1802, - - - 1172 Do. do. 1803, - - - 947 A list of coasting vessels, the captains of which were examined at this port, & the oath administered to them. In the year 1801, - - - 370 Do. do. 1802, - - - 312 Do. do. 1803, - - - 307 Total, 4329 By the list sent with the above, it appears that 4272 negroes have been imported into this port since the 1st of Jan. last—106 of which were from foreign ports in the U. S. the remainder from Africa & the W. Indies. Charleston City Cens.
ENQUIRER. RICHMOND: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1804. ADDRESS.
The paper of this day, forms the fifty-second number of the Enquirer. Twenty-six weeks, or six equal months have therefore elapsed, since the first number made its appearance. The period has consequently arrived, when payment is to be expected from all those subscribers, who gave in their names before the appearance of the second quarter, when the terms of subscription were raised to five dollars.—To them and to the public in general, it may not be useless to address a few remarks on the present occasion. We have experienced a support in the establishment of our paper, far greater than what our most sanguine expectations could once have aspired to. In six months our subscription lists have extended from six hundred subscribers to about nine hundred and fifty; and the tide of patronage has not yet ceased to flow. Many of these have honourably discharged our pecuniary claims; and several have eagerly anticipated the period of payment. To them our thanks are due; as they are also due to those popular and intelligent citizens, who, although personally unacquainted with the proprietors of the paper, and personally unconcerned in its destiny, have volunteered their best wishes for its successful establishment. On those persons also, who have contributed their literary labours to the decoration of our paper, and whose valuable compositions, while they have amused, have likewise served to instruct the circle of our subscribers, as well as the public are willing to bestow the just tribute of our applause, approbation and gratitude. Thus far then have we advanced under the most favorable auspices; and thus far have the events of each succeeding day contributed to reward our past exertions, and to furnish the materials of future incitement. The present period may however be regarded as the eventful crisis of our establishment; and it depends upon the punctual payments of our subscribers, more than any other human cause, whether this paper shall become disheartened, sickly and gradually expiring, or whether, under such salutary incitements, it shall rise to a still higher tone of health, maturity and vigour. If the Enquirer is destined to perish, it shall not be attributed to our inattention. Our pecuniary fortunes, the pride of man, the fruit of our past exertions, and the hopes of future enjoyment, are most of them embarked on board this common bottom. Our little bark may indeed be shipwrecked on this perilous sea, and it may be shipwrecked too from our want of sufficient skill to direct its course. But surely it shall not perish from our own apathy or inaction. Our present resources may be limited, and all the possible precautions which we may adopt for their additional extension, may be extremely circumscribed. But these resources shall not be prematurely exhausted: and those precautionary arrangements it is our determination to employ, without intermission, and with the most scrupulous consistency. In the large towns, and those parts of the country, where we may be able to obtain the services of a voluntary friend or a commissioned agent, we shall expect that our subscription money shall be paid to them. We shall immediately send on indorsed accounts to each of those agents with a request that they should be immediately presented for payment; and to prevent any probable mistake or possible excuse, we shall notify at the foot of the new-papers sent to those subscribers, the name of the agent to whom they are to render payment. In some places the want of a personal acquaintance will prevent us from having friends, and the small extent of our pecuniary interests will prevent respectable men from becoming our agents. In such places therefore our subscribers are expected to transmit their subscription money by the earliest opportunity; and if no earlier opportunity occurs, they will be expected to send it by their members of assembly, who are respectfully requested to act as our proxies on the occasion. Should these reasonable expectations be disappointed we have a very obvious, though a very painful alternative. We must discontinue the papers of all such delinquent subscribers. No man's name shall appear on our books after the 15th of December, who has not already paid his subscription money or given us positive assurances that it shall be paid in a very short time. Those men will be miserably mistaken, who indulge the ridiculous expectation that we will become the voluntary dupes of their intended imposition, or the degraded instruments of their idle and unexpensive curiosity. Men of this character perhaps require an additional motive to insure their punctuality. Such men are therefore reminded that from the commencement of the session of the assembly to its dissolution, three papers will be regularly published every week from this office. Most of the important proceedings of the Virginia Legislature will be noticed; and most of the Debates of Congress will be minutely detailed. We have now done our duty. It is the part of our subscribers to determine, whether they will do their's towards us. Proprietors of the Enquirer.
The author of the 2nd number of the Rainbow living at a distance from Richmond, his essay was not received in time for an insertion in this day's paper. In place of this number, the reader will find in the last page an historical document, whose absolute or relative value cannot be sufficiently appreciated. It is of inestimable value, not merely because it displays the early opinions and propensities of such a popular and enlightened man as Mr. Jefferson, but because it also develops many of the illegal measures of Great-Britain and those political principles, upon which the declaration of our independence was founded. It may in fact be considered as a more expanded illustration of the reasonings of that celebrated instrument. The same mind conceived, and the same hand dictated both.
Christ's Clark Esq. of Bedford county, is elected in the congressional district composed of the counties of Bedford, Franklin, Patrick & Henry, in the place of col. John Trigg dec'd. The character of this gentleman is not extensively or generally known. Men in whose judgment the editor is willing to place considerable confidence, have formed very favorable preferences of Mr. Clark's political denouement.
Aaron Burr, Vice President of the U. S. arrived in this city on Wednesday evening, and left it yesterday morning. There is scarcely a public point in the United States, which has probably rendered this man impartial justice. As he is once more to act an interesting part on the public theatre, it is time that his character should be delineated by the pen of a disinterested observer.
A gentleman who has had an opportunity of observing his deportment since he has been in Richmond, and who is unconscious of having his judgment swayed by improper considerations, will attempt to place Mr. Burr's portrait in that precise attitude, in which it deserves to be contemplated by a moral spectator.
NATCHEZ, Sept. 28. We mention with pleasure the arrival of Col. Thomas Butler in this city on Friday last, from Tennessee, in good health. He left town on the following morning, to take Command, (as we understand,) of the troops of the United States in Louisiana.
Forty days quarantine has been imposed on all vessels from the United States, arriving at Liverpool and the ports in Portugal, notwithstanding the regularity of their health bills and papers. N. Y. Merc. Adv.
A fine ship called the West Point , about 800 tons burthen, was launched from Mr. Cheney's ship-yard in Hudson on Thursday last night.
Several original communications are postponed for the purpose of bringing into view a large portion of the latest foreign intelligence.
Sales at Auction. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on Friday, the 5th instant: The two handsome and well-enclosed LOTS immediately opposite to Mr. Mosley's, No. 652 & 658. Terms of sale: one third cash, one third in 60 days, the remainder in 4 months. THOS. TAYLOR & Co. v. M. Nov. 3. 4t
Insurance against Fire. Phoenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the expense of ordinary continued losses, upon our remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honor with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit, and good faith of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods and ships, whilst in dock or in harbor, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. Nov. 3. ep16t.
FALL GOODS. COLIN MACRAE has received by the last arrivals from Europe, a very extensive assortment of GOODS, which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or produce, or on time to punctual men. Manchester, Nov. 3. 6t
MISS ROBBINS, AFTER making her sincere acknowledgements to her friends and the public, for that portion of patronage which she has experienced, wishes to inform her patrons, that she has removed her School to a house nearly opposite to Mr. Copland's on Shockoe Hill where she can accommodate a dozen young Ladies as Boarders. Nov. 3. e82m
WILL BE SOLD, On the 24th day of November, to the highest bidder, for cash, at Richard Gregory's Tavern, in Chesterfield county: FIVE LIKELY NEGROES, or so many of them as will satisfy the debt hereafter mentioned, the property of James Farguson, of said county; which property is conveyed to us in trust, bearing date on the ninth day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and two, by the said James Farguson, to secure the payment of fourteen thousand six hundred and eighty-six pounds of Tobacco, of the Upper Inspection on James River.—Likewise, the sum of three hundred thirteen shillings and six pence, current money of Virginia, with interest and cost from the within mentioned date; due by the said James Farguson to Miles Selden. RICHARD GREGORY, JOHN R. BRADLEY, } Trustees. GEORGE GARY, } Nov. 3. 6t
VALUABLE LANDS—FOR SALE, In the county of King William, on Thursday the 29th of November, to the highest bidder, at Frazar's Ferry: TWO TRACTS of LAND, belonging to the estate of William Brooke, deceased, and lying immediately on Mattaponi river; one of them containing upwards of 700 acres of high land, and about 100 acres of valuable wild cat marsh, abounding with a variety of wild fowl in their season. This tract lies about 2 1/2 miles from Frazar's ferry, seven from King William Court House and within five of King and Queen Court House. The buildings on this land are a new barn 50 ft. square, with other buildings fit for the accommodation of an overseer and negroes. The other tract contains about 275 acres of high land, and has a very handsome two story brick house 60 by 26 ft., with three rooms and an airy passage below, and four rooms and a passage above, with some out houses, situated on a high eminence affording a delightful view of the river and adjacent country; these houses are somewhat out of repair, but for a small sum may be rendered very comfortable. This last mentioned situation is considered one of the most healthy and pleasant in the lower country. These tracts adjoin each other in a very convenient manner and would make a profitable farm under the direction of an attentive farmer. A further description of these lands is deemed unnecessary, as those who are inclined to purchase will undoubtedly view them. The conditions of sale will be one fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale and the other four fifths in three equal annual payments, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A bond and such other security as the executor may deem necessary will be required.—These lands may be divided to suit purchasers and possession had on the first of January 1805. RICHARD BROOKE. Nov. 3. 4u
NOTICE. THE partnership, heretofore subsisting between the subscribers, under the firm of Ross & Ford, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Those who have unsettled accounts with the said firm are respectfully informed that they must apply for settlement to Messrs. Wm. Jones of Philadelphia, or Neil McCoull of this city. DAVID R. ROSS. BENJAMIN B. FORD. October 17.—5t. ev.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a Petition will be presented to the General Assembly, at their next Session, for the sale of the Glebe in St. Mary's Parish in Caroline; & the investiture of the interest of the Money, thereby raised, in the present Incumbent, so long as he may continue to act as such in the said Parish. CAROLINE, August 18, 1804. [ew9m.]

A SUMMARY VIEW OF THE RIGHTS OF BRITISH AMERICA.
Set forth in some Resolutions intended for the inspection of the present Delegates of the People of Virginia now in Convention.
BY THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Est proprium munus magistratus intelligere, se gerere personam civitatis, adeoque jus dignitatem & decus sustinere, seroare leges, jus dieribere, ea fide sue commissio ministeria.
It is the indispensable duty of the supreme magistrate to consider himself as acting for the whole community, and obliged to support its dignity, and assign to the people, with justice, their various rights, as he would be faithful to the great trust reposed in him.
THE PREFACE OF THE EDITORS.
The following piece was intended to convey to the late meeting of Delegates the sentiments of one of their body, whose personal attendance was prevented by an accident. In it the sources of our present unhappy differences are traced with such faithful accuracy, and the opinions entertained by every free American expressed with such a manly firmness, that it must be pleasing to the present, and may be useful to future ages.
RESOLVED, that it be an instruction to the said deputies, when assembled in general congress with the deputies from the other states of British America, to propose to the said congress that an humble and dutiful address be presented to his majesty, begging leave to lay before him, as chief magistrate of the British empire, the united complaints of his majesty's subjects in America;
To remind him that our ancestors, before their emigration to America, were the free inhabitants of the British dominions in Europe, and possessed a right which nature has given to all men, of departing from the country in which chance, not choice, has placed them, of going in quest of new habitations, & of there establishing new societies, under such laws and regulations as to them shall seem most likely to promote public happiness.
But that not long were they permitted, however far they thought themselves removed from the hand of oppression, to hold undisturbed the rights thus acquired, to the hazard of their lives, and loss of their fortunes. A family of princes was then on the British throne, whose treasonable crimes against their people brought on them afterwards the exertion of those sacred and sovereign rights of punishment reserved in the hands of the people for cases of extreme necessity, and judged by the constitution unsafe to be delegated to any other judicature.
here, much less able at that time to oppose the designs of despotism, should be exempted from injury.
Accordingly that country, which had been acquired by the lives, the labours, and the fortunes, of individual adventurers, was by these princes, at several times, parcelled out and distributed among the favourites and (a) followers of their fortunes, and, by an assumed right of the crown alone, was erected into distinct and independent governments;
That the exercise of a free trade with all parts of the world, possessed by the American colonists, as of natural right, and which no law of their own had taken away or abridged, was next the object of unjust encroachment. Some of the colonies having thought proper to continue the administration of their government in the name and under the authority of his majesty king Charles the first, whom, notwithstanding his late deposition by the commonwealth of England, they continued in the sovereignty of their state;
That the said colonies, by their respective charters, were entitled to all the rights and privileges of free trade with all nations, according to the laws of that commonwealth. But that, upon the restoration of his majesty king Charles the second, their rights of free commerce fell once more a victim to arbitrary power;
That the said colonies, by their respective charters, were entitled to all the rights and privileges of free trade with all nations, according to the laws of that commonwealth. But that, upon the restoration of his majesty king Charles the second, their rights of free commerce fell once more a victim to arbitrary power;
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE YOUNG ROSCIUS.
There has lately appeared at Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, &c. as a candidate for theatrical fame, a youth, or rather a child, not 13 years of age, who, if universal report can be credited, portrays all the higher and more difficult characters in the tragic walk, not with a degree of excellence corresponding to his years, but in a style seldom or rarely exhibited by the most celebrated theatrical veterans.
Mr. Jackson states, that he performed the part of Douglas for his first appearance in Edinburgh, with the greatest bursts of applause Mr. J. ever received to have been given by an audience, and that nothing which would words could express could possibly come up to the full extent of his surprising endeavours.
Mr. Jackson states that on an evening when Douglas was to be performed, he placed the venerable author at the side of the first wing of the stage, to witness young Roscius's performance of Norval.
From a certificate of his birth, which Mr. Jackson has procured, it appears that the boy's name is William Henry West Betty, that he was born at Shrewsbury on the 13th of September 1791.
PARODY
UPON GRAY'S CELEBRATED ODE OF "THE BARD." BY THE HON. THOS. ERSKINE.
[This Parody was written at Trinity College, Cambridge, near five and twenty years ago; and arose from the circumstance of the Author's Barber coming too late to dress him at his lodgings, at the shop of Mr. Jackson, an apothecary at Cambridge, where he lodged, till a vacancy in the College; by which he lost his dinner in the Hall; when, in imitation of the despairing Bard, who prophesied the destruction of King Edward's race, he poured forth his curses upon the whole race of Barbers, predicting their ruin in the simplicity of a future generation.]
THE BARBER.
A Fragment of a Pindaric Ode, from an old Manuscript in the Museum, which Mr. Gray certainly had in his eye when he wrote his "BARD."
I. RUIN seize thee, scoundrel Coe! Confusion on thy frizzling wair; Hadst thou the only comb below, Thou never more shouldst touch my pate.
II. In a room where Cambridge town Frowns o'er the kennels' flinking flood, Robb'd in a flannel powder'd gown, With haggard eyes poor Erskine stood;
III. Cold is the Bea * * 's tongue, That footb'd each virgin's pain; Bright perfum'd M * * 's crop'd his head: Almacs! you moon in vain!
IV. Weave the warp, and weave the woof, The winding-sheet of barber's race; Give ample room and verge enough Their lengthen'd lantern jaws to trace.
They wait at Dover for the first fair wind, Soup-meagre in the van, and snuff; reast-beef behind.
V.
"Mighty barbers, mighty lords, Low on a greasy bench they lie! No pitying heart or purr affords A dispensa for a mutton pye!
VI.
"The porter-mug look high, Bak'd curls and locks prepare; Rest of our heads, they yet by wigs may live: Close by the greasy chair.
VII.
"Rascals! we tread thee under foot, (Weave we the woof; the thread is spun!) Our beards we pull out by the root; (The web is wove—thou work is done.)
VIII.
"Not friz'd and fritten'd, pinn'd and roll'd, Sublime their arless locks they wear, And gorgeous dames, and judges old, Without their tets and wigs appear.
IX.
"No more toupees are seen That mock at Alpine height, And queues with many a yard of ribband bound, All now are vanish'd quite.
* Sir John Fielding, the active Police Magistrate of that day. † Coe's father, the blacksmith of Cambridge.
An extraordinary race was run at York, England, the 22d of Aug. between Mrs. Thornton, wife of Col. Thornton, and a Mr. Flint. Upwards of 100,000 spectators are said to have been present, and the bets amounted to 200,000l.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED OR STOLEN, FROM A LOT IN THIS CITY, ON THE 14th inst. A GREY MARE, about six years old, four feet nine inches high, extremely well guided, and branded on the left buttock with the letter B.
ROBERT T. BARLOW. October 20.—(e.S. St. 9.)
TO RENT,
FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS. MY House in the city of Richmond, at present occupied by myself and for several years back by Grouch & Webster; this is a well known stand as a public house for more than twenty years, it is well situated, near the centre of business within twenty yards of Proffer & Monroe's Vendue office and one hundred yards of the Capitol.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscribers are authorised to sell by private sale or liberal terms, and if not disposed of by the second Monday in December ensuing, will on that day, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, expose to sale at public auction, without reserve, for cash, the moiety of a valuable TRACT or LAND, containing 1080 acres, in Spotsylvania county, within twenty miles of Fredericksburg.
LAND—FOR SALE.
I AM authorised to sell a Valuable Tract of Farming Land, lying within two miles of King and Queen Court House, and the same distance from the river; containing Six Hundred and Seventy-five acres. A bargain may be had if an early application is made to JOHN TEMPLE. October 6. eS41
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
ON Thursday the 30th December next, at my store house, 2 miles above Cantio bridge, to the highest bidder, will be sold ten valuable YOUNG NEGROES, consisting of WOMEN and BOYS, among the former are two excellent house servants, one of whom is a good seamstress, and in all other respects well versed in the duties of her occupation, aged 18 years, the other 15 years old, & uncommonly expert, the rest very likely, but accustomed only to the field, BOTS from 4 to ten years of age.
ALSO—A valuable DIOMED STUD HORSE, (DIOMEDES,) four years old, upwards of fifteen hands high, and most elegantly formed. From the few experiments made with this horse on the turf, it is reduced to a certainty that he is a capital runner, and in the estimation of judges one of the fleetest horses on the continent. Over the Prid-fille course 3 1/2 miles, he won with ease about 300 dollars, defeating the first heat, Col. Kilcomb's horse Dentatus, Col. Koyall's horse Climber, and Mr. Townsend's Ballus. Col. Bentley's horse Zariaster, barely forced his distance, and was beaten with ease. The second heat over the Scarsville course on the 14th September, although in most intolerable condition (2 mile heats,) he won upon a bearing rein 1 mile and 15-16 before the field, on this heat he won 300 dollars, beating Mr. Ball's Chevalier Diomed horse, Mr. Haskins's Fincrack mare, and Mr. Townsend's Ballus; Col. Halcomb's Leopard beat him about 8 feet; he was drawn the second heat. Several races of less note have been won by him with great ease. A certificate of the age and pedigree of this horse, with security on demand will be required, but interest remitted, in case the principal is punctually paid. JOHN ARCHER ROBERTSON. N. B. I have no objection to dispose of any of the above property privately. I. A. R. Clifton (Amelia,) October 20.—(e.S. 50.)
NOTICE.
WILLIAM JONES of Philadelphia, and NEIL MCCOULL of Richmond, being appointed to settle the business of Ross and Baird, the collection of the debts devolves on Neil McCoull—who requests those indebted to come forward and give assurance, of when payment may be expected, as it is his duty to commence suits immediately against those who delay.
WILLIAM JONES. NEIL MCCOULL. October 20.—(e.S. 30.)
OLD MADEIRA, DRY LISBON, & PORT WINE
ROBERT GORDON & Co. HAVE received by the Juliana from Madeira 11 vs. 50 pipes selected old WINE, which they offer their friends, prices to be excellent. They have also a few pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks DRY LISBON and PORT WINE, imported by themselves direct from Lisbon and Oporto. FALL GOODS. They have received by the Charles and Edward from London, part of their FALL GOODS, and daily expect from Liverpool and Glasgow an extensive assortment of nearly every article usually imported. September 22. eS349533
NOTICE.
THE office of Supervisor of the Revenue for the District of Virginia being discontinued, and the unfinished business of the said Office transferred to me; the Collectors of the Direct Tax and Internal Revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, United States; and those whose lands have been sold in the District of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands by paying to me within the time limited, the principal costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands, will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me. JOSEPH SCOTT. Marshal V.D. July 7. ep-41.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the 8th day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which they may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1802. The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 2.
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
MADEKS Boots & Shoes To any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot.
with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot.....C—round the Calf.....B—the pitch of ditto.....D—round the heel and instep.....E—round the instep.....G—across the ball of the foot. F—the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. June 30. eS6m.
BATES'S ALMANAC—FOR 1805—Published by Messrs. Davis & Courtney, may be had at the Office of the Enquirer. September 19. ep15
TO LIKELY NEGROES.
ANY person wishing to purchase about 70 Likely Negroes, may have other can be accommodated by applying at the Office of the Enquirer. October 3. ef