The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-03-14 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE... AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM... (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 98.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 14, 1806.
[VOLUME 2.]
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
To be sold to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 18th day of May next, in the town of Lynchburg, and county of Campbell. THAT large and commodious TAVERN and unimproved piece of ground, adjoining thereto; situated in the centre of said town and on the main street...
SAMUEL SCOTT. (tt.)
February 11.
WARM SPRINGS.
IN THE COUNTY OF BATH, VIRGINIA.
HAVING taken a lease on the WARM SPRINGS for 10 years, from the 18th April, 1805; we wish to acquaint the public, that at a great expense and much labor, we have improved it, to accommodate gentlemen, 150 persons, boarding 15 new houses, among them a range of several baths 240 feet long, together with other baths, ready enough to hold about 100 persons, also 10 new houses 24 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with fine chimneys, and finished off neatly...
ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER. (sp. v.)
January 21.
AT a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia, held at the General Office on the 13th day of February, 1806.
The following resolution"> The following resolution was adopted, which is by order of the board published, to wit: For sufficient reasons appearing to the Board, and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors, by the act of Assembly, intitled "An act supplementary to an act, intitled an act concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia."
Resolved, That the Special Agents of this Society, be allowed till the first day of July next to complete the Revaluation of all buildings which have been insured prior to the 30th day of January, 1805, within the districts and towns for which they may have been severally appointed.
ALEXANDER MURAE, President M. A. S. T. S. Lewis M. RIVAS, CLK. B. D. February 21. (oawgw.)
IN CHANCERY.
Louisiana county January court, 1806. Francis Ford, Agents. James Hendrake and John Hendrake, Defendants. THE defendant James Hendrake, not having entered his appearance, & given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered and decreed by the court, that he appear here on the second Monday in May next, and answer the plaintiff's Bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, & published at the front door of this court-house on some one day.
A Copy, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. L. C. F2m. February 21.
THE subscriber offers his services as a BROKER in the city of Richmond, and will transact any business in that line for a moderate commission. He will not inform the public that it is a business with which he is familiar, but assures every one who may think him worthy of their confidence, that no one will be more attentive to their interest. He will also undertake to purchase tobacco on commission. His office is kept on the cross street leading from the Capitol square towards Col. Carrington's. CARTER B. PAGE. December 31.
NOTICE.
ALL those to whom the late Moses Tredway sen. of Prince Edward were indebted, are hereby requested to bring forward their claims properly authenticated, to MOSES TREDWAY, Adm'r. Prince Edward, Feb. 21. (oawgw.)
NOTICE.
ALL those to whom the late Wm. Jackson, of Manchester were indebted, are requested to exhibit their claims properly authenticated, to the subscriber, by the first day of May next. THOS. TREDWAY. Administrator with the will annexed. Feb. 21. (oawgw.)
LAND-FOR SALE.
THE subscriber is authorized to dispose of between two & three thousand acres of LAND, situated in the county of Prince George and known by the name of Old-Town, on the following terms, to wit: One-fifth of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in four annual installments, to carry interest from the time of sale... The payment thereof must be secured by bond and mortgage on the land.
PATRICK HENDREN, Agent for Charles Carter of Shirley. (law3m.)
March 7.
THE subscriber has extended his practice to the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Williamsburg district.
PATRICK HENDREN, Attorney at Law. Shirley, Charles City, March 7: (law3m.)
To Mr. George Bruce of the state of Kentucky. Sir,
As you neither reside within this commonwealth, nor have any known agent or attorney therein, I have adopted this method, prescribed by law, to give you notice, that on Tuesday the 18th day of April next, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, between the hours of ten o'clock A. M. and five of the same day, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Wm. W. Hening, who is a single witness in a material point, in a suit now depending in the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond district, in which myself and Ann Burnley widows and devisees of James Burnley, dec'd. are complainants, and you are defendants.
Yours truly, JOHN T. HAWKINS. Albemarle, Feb. 13. (oawgw.)
FOR SALE.
BY THE SUBSCRIBER: WEST-INDIA & N. L. Liverpool Ware by the crate, England Rum, 1800 pair Men's thick Shoes, French Brandy, 8000 pair Men's thick Shoes, Holland Gin, Men's & Boys' fine Shoes, Molasses, Ladies' fine Morocco and Leather Slippers, Long and Brown Sugar, A small invoice of Table Coffee and Chocolate, Linen, Irish Sheetings & Carpeting, Imperial and Hyson Tea, Best Spanish Indigo, London and Lump Oil, Ground and raw Ginger, White Lead & Spa. Brown, 120 sacks coarse Liverpool Yellow Ochre, Patent Green, ground in Oil, Salt, Fertilgraff, 17 1/2, 9 3/4, 10 1/2 & 14 1/2 by 18, Smoked Salmon and Herrings, Window Glass, A small invoice of dry goods, 24 3/4, Ad. Gd. 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails, viz: Bear Skins, Blue Spike Nails, Bar Iron, Linen and Mixed Plains and German & Bisterfeld Steel, Thickets, Iron Pails, Dutch Ovens, Writing & Printing paper, Fire Dogs, Wrapping Paper & Paste Nova Scotia Grind Stones, Board, Powder and Shot, Cotton & Wool Cards. One Nice Piano Forte, one Cassava Top Chaise, One Nice Tab Gigs, one Stick Gigs. The above will be sold cheap for cash or country produce. BENJAMIN STETSON. December 19. (Thu is)
REMOVAL.
DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil Mc'Coull, where, in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c. The whole of which he offers for sale at reduced prices. Orders from Physicians, Merchants and others, will be promptly attended to and carefully executed. It is his intention to devote much personal attention to his shop, and to sell such Medicines as he uses in his practice only. Families can have proper directions to accompany such articles as they buy of him. Among a great variety, he begs leave to enumerate— Peruvian Bark, Sarsaparilla, Cinchona, Magnesia, Nitre, Salts, Campher, Spanish Flies, Digitalis, Pink Root, Opium, Arrow Root. Also, Anderson's Pills, Batman's Drops, British Oil, Balsam of Honey, Child's Worm Lozenges, Hamilton's do. do. Church's Cough Drops, Corn Plaster, Dalby's Carminative, Daffey's Elixir, Essence Peppermint, Essence Spruce, Essence Mustard, Gosland's Lotion, Church's Lotion, Goffey's Cordial, Harlen Oil, Hungary Water, Janin's Powders, Jesuit's Drops, Peppermint Lozenges, Lip Salve, Liquid True Blue, Steers' Opodeldoc, Orange Flower Water. ALSO—A small supply of Medical Books, for sale. February 4. (Sif)
TO BE RENTED.
Till the 1st of January next, either with or without the office. MERTWETHER JONES. February 4. (Sif)
THE HOUSE ON SHOCKEE HILL in which the subscriber lately resided.
MERTWETHER JONES. February 4. (Sif)
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares upon which the ninth requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for sale at Mr. Brock's tavern, in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'Clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. February 15. (tdf.)
Sales at Auction.
On Saturday the 29th instant, will be sold at Auction on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale:
A HOUSE & LOT on Shockee Hill; the lot containing about one quarter of an acre, forms a part of what is commonly called Jackson's square, and adjoins Mr. William Nice's garden; it is well enclosed, and has a well of excellent water upon it, and its situation is as desirable as any in that part of the town. The house is neatly finished, and well calculated for the comfortable accommodation of a small family. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. March 7. (law tds.)
A FEW BUSHELS OF FRESH CLOVER SEED, For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM. March 4. (Sif)
FOR SALE.
FIVE hundred acres of LAND in Powhatan county, lying on the Buckingham road above the Court House; four-fifths of which is in woods and well timbered. Also, four or five hundred acres lying on Appomattox river, bounded on the upper side by Maj. Peterfield Archer, and on the lower by Mr. John Powell. The above is part of the land generally known by the name of the lighting creek estate. Terms will be made known by applying to Wm. Burkley living thereon, or to the subscriber. WM. RANDOLPH. Milton March 4. (Sif)
Will be Landed in a few days, TEN Crates well assorted Queens Ware, and 1 do. containing a very elegant service of blue printed Table Ware direct from the manufacturers, by the Ship Alexander, Capt. King, from Liverpool, just arrived a Norfolk, and will be sold for cash, country produce, or negotiable notes at 60 days, by WILLIAM HART. opposite the jail house.
IRISH POTATOES for the table or planting, New-Eng. CHEESE, SALT, COD-FISH, MACKEREL, SHAD and a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS, at the lowest retailing prices. February 25. (ep2w &awt.)
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in December last, two negro men by the names of HARRY and DICK; Harry is about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a tawny complexion, 22 years of age; Dick 6 feet high, slim and very black, with large white teeth, wide apart, projecting out of his mouth, 18 years of age. When they went away, they had on home manufactured breeches and old grey jackets. I have been informed they are now dressed in blue jackets with sailor's trousers, and are making their way to Maryland with a free pass. They have relations at Reuben Beale's, Esq. of Richmond county, and Mr. John Turberville's quarter in Westmoreland, where it is probable they may lurk until they can procure a passage across the Potomac. Whoever will deliver them to me, or secure them so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward, or the proportion for either. ELLIOTT MUSE. Buckingham lodge, Middlesex county. March 4. (ep3m.)
JOHN ALCOCK.
INFORMS the public that he has lately established a CABINET SHOP in the city of Richmond, on the Cross-street leading up from Profitt & Monroe's Vendue-store, and near the Fire-Insurance Office; where he intends manufacturing all kinds of Cabinet Ware in the most modern style; he flatters himself that those who may favour him with their commands, will find his work equal to any made in the state, as he has provided himself with the best of materials. He will sell his furniture low for prompt payment only, as his situation will not admit of giving a credit. A few Windsor chairs on hand, well made, which will be sold uncommonly low for cash. January 30. (Sif)
TO BE RENTED.
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for a family and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the bird in hand) at the corner of the street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, servant of the City, or to JACOB I. COHEN. (2aw tf.) February 25.
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to the subscribers by Shandy Anderson, will be sold on Friday the 28th day of March next, at Edmund Anderson's Tavern (formerly James George's) to the highest bidder for ready money, a tract of LAND lying in the County of Goochland on the three chop roads, about one mile above the aforementioned place, containing by a late survey one hundred and fifty five and a half acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the sum of twenty-three pounds twelve shillings and nine pence with interest thereon from the first day of January last. CHARLES ATKINSON, } Trustees. JOHN SHELTON, Jr. Goochland, February 25. (ep4w p.)
NOTICE.
THAT the first Wednesday in April next the Polls will be opened in the different wards for the election of Common Council Men for the City of Richmond: in Jefferson ward the Poll will be held at the Court House in the City of Richmond, and in Madison ward at the Eagle Tavern, and in Monroe ward at the house of Mr. Samuel Pointer. JAMES WHITELAW Sergt. March 4. (Sif)
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz: Glibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Pam and Portius, (males)—Neil, Frankley, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvie, and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz: Glibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Pam and Portius, (males)—Neil, Frankley, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvie, and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
NOTICE.
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer. March 4. (Sif)
MARSHAL'S SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz: Glibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Pam and Portius, (males, (males)—Neil, Frankley, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvie, and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.
At the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the eighteenth day of March next, ensuing. THAT most valuable estate, situated in the county of Wythe, and commonwealth of Virginia, and heretofore well known by the name of Chilwell's Lead Mines; but which, for some time past has been considered, as the property of Stephen Austin and company, of the city of Philadelphia, by virtue of a purchase thereof by them, made under a decree of the high court of chancery of the said commonwealth, with the terms whereof they have not complied.
That purchase was made on the 20th day of February 1793, for the sum of £ 6,505, and since that period, they have made grand estate and valuable improvements on the said estate. The well known value of the property, and the certainty which the subscribers feel, that those who mean to become purchasers will be furnished with a full description of the property to be sold unnecessarily.
The sale will be made in conformity to two several decrees of the superior court of chancery, which is directed by law to be held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond aforesaid, the one pronounced on the 5th day of June, and the other on the 7th day of October, in the year 1802. Credit will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, for a term of nine months for one, and eighteen months for the other moiety of the purchase money, each moiety being secured not only by a bond with good security made payable to the subscribers, or the survivors of them, their executors, administrators or assigns, for the use in the said decree specified, and bearing interest from the date; but also, by the retention of the legal estate, until the whole purchase money, with such interest, shall be fully paid; on which payment a conveyance or conveyances will be executed to the purchaser or purchasers in virtue of the said decree by JOHN WICKHAM, JOHN WARDEN, WILLIAM HAY, } Commissioners of the court. Jan. 21. (Sif)
The sale of the above property is postponed to the 15th day of May next.
LAND.
Positively for sale by the subscriber, ONE thousand acres, formerly known by the name of David Irvin's Quarter, on Otter river, in this county, adjoining the Land whereon the subscriber lives, where there is a merchant mill that makes as good flour as any in America; not more than twenty two miles from the flourishing town of Lynchburg, where there is a good market for all kinds of produce. On this tract there is as much cleared land as is sufficient to work seven or eight hands to advantage, consisting of two fields of first rate river Low Ground and three of High Land, all in good order for cropping, the balance is in woods, a great part of which is heavily timbered, and a great quantity of the best spring water in every field, a good lime-stone quarry the quantity inexhaustible, an overseer's house, together with other necessary houses for plantation business. The Land is well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Wheat, Cotton, Corn, Rye, Oats and Flax; the situation is very healthy, and in a good neighborhood, attached to which is a very good range for all sorts of flocks. The purchaser may be accommodated with every kind of stock, grain and plantation utensils, and possession given next Christmas, or sooner if required. Credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money at three equal annual payments, the other third will be required in hand. Tobacco, Bank stock, public securities or negroes will be received in payment. ROBERT SCOTT. Campbell, February 1. (Sif)
N. B. The above land may be divided into two plantations if required. In the absence of the subscriber the Overseer will show the premises. R. S.
JAMES RIVER COMPANY.
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the James River Company on the 28th of February 1806, RESOLVED, that the Treasurer advertise that the company are desirous of contracting for a supply of meal for about fifty hands, until the 25th of December next, to be furnished at such terms and in such quantities as may be required, and that proposals will be received until the first day of April next. ROBERT POLLARD. (tlfa.) March 4.
NOTICE.
THAT the first Wednesday in April next the Polls will be opened in the different wards for the election of Common Council Men for the City of Richmond: in Jefferson ward the Poll will be held at the Court House in the City of Richmond, and in Madison ward at the Eagle Tavern, and in Monroe ward at the house of Mr. Samuel Pointer. JAMES WHITELAW Sergt. March 4. (Sif)
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz: Glibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Pam and Portius, (males)—Neil, Frankley, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvie, and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
NOTICE.
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer. March 4. (Sif)
MARSHAL'S SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz: Glibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Pam and Portius, (males)—Neil, Frankley, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvie, and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz: Glibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Pam and Portius, (males)—Neil, Frankley, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvie, and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
NOTICE.
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer. March 4. (Sif)
MARSHAL'S SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz: Glibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Pam and Portius, (males)—Neil, Frankley, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvie, and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN.
On the 29th day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county, THE STUD, of the late col. John Hoomes, consisting of Imported and country bred Stallions, Brood Mares, and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best selected Stud, ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner spared neither money or exertion, in procuring both at home and abroad such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success, as a breeder. To mediate in the sportsmen who may feel a disposition to engage in the breeding of the turf, several fine three year olds could be highly recommended, for blood and figure. Should any of the Stud horses of such, will be postponed, until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be, that the purchase money be paid in cash, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A considerable discount will be made for cash. Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale shall positively take place on the day above stated. A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
JOHN G. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Bowling Green, January 23. (tds.)
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.
MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot. C—round the Calf. B—the pitch of ditto. D—round the heel. E—length of the sole. F—the pitch of the sole. G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—let down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. (epf)
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
AGAIN offer for sale, that valuable and well known Estate, in the Forks of Hanover, called BULLFIELD; containing by estimation and old surveys 1670 acres, be the same more or less. There are cleared of this tract about or above 850 acres, laid out into three fields, including 150 acres of Lots, most of which are well far with clover. On this plantation is sowed about 400 bushels of wheat and barley; of the former 300, upwards of 100 of which is on sown and manured land, and very well put in. The plantation is in pretty good order—some valuable Meadow Land, which, at much labor and expense has been prepared and just getting into use—a tolerable dwelling house, and convenient houses for negroes, with barns, corn house, stables, &c. &c. If this estate is not sold at private sale on or before Monday the 20th of January next, it will be offered at public auction, on that day, if fair or the next fair day, at which time and place will likewise be offered for sale, between 80 and 90 VALUABLE LABOURERS, consisting of men, women, boys, girls and children, to be sold in families, together with all the stock of every description of cattle, sheep and hogs; seven brood mares, a number of bred colts, 1, 2, and 3 years old, 11 excellent well-broke mules, and some work horses, and all the plantation utensils, and the crops of corn, fodder and rye, now on the land, from 800 to 1000 barrels. Should a sale of the land not take place, then only about 60 negroes will be for sale, and part only of the corn, and the stock, and plantation articles. The square of lots, with the appurtenances, at present in the occupancy of John A. Cheville, Esq. but possession will not be given until the 1st of August next, unless it shall be sooner convenient. A life estate in the tenement at present in the possession of Mr. John Banks, on Church Hill. 3 pipes of Madeira Wine, which cost £ 44 sterling, imported by myself, nearly two years ago. Likewise will be sold, part of about 20,000 acres of Military Land, lying in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, and in the Indiana Territory. 5000 acres of this land lie on the little Miami and on Pond Run—6000 acres on Big Barren, or Peter's or Snell

PICTURE OF THE COLONIAL POLICY OF SPAIN.
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
COMMERCIALLY INTERESTING.
Extract of a letter just received from an intelligent and respectable correspondent.
S. Juan, Porto Rico, Jan. 20, 1806.
[CONCLUDED.]
The Auditor, or Judge of Marine stands next on the scale. I have already given a pallid blow to the good and pure Don Manuel Garcia. He is gone with all his blushing honors thick upon him...
These are the men from whom all decrees must come; but, unfortunately, after those decrees are issued, even by the highest authority, they cannot be executed until formed by a Notary.
The only person of consequence to a stranger, in his relation with the government, that remains to be noted is the interpreter. His title fully explains the great importance of his office...
From the nature of the Spanish laws, and the character of those who administer them, which I have rather softened than otherwise, you may judge of a stranger's prospect of obtaining even the semblance of justice...
The ways which these gentlemen have to circumvent are various: one I shall notice because it has proved most successful. The government at its pleasure, lays on and takes off duties on imports.
cargo, perhaps half, though very seldom, a greater quantity: when the sales are to be made out, they are presented only for the quantity entered at the Custom House...
I shall not be more particular upon this subject, further than to advise the merchants of the United States to be upon their guard against such imposition...
But the remedy would be incomplete, did I not furnish the names of some who may be trusted. To find them is not a very easy task, for they are very shy scattered.
This is a long letter, but I have not been able to make it shorter. The subjects I consider of importance, and such as ought to be made public.
Submitting to you the whole contents of this letter, and giving you the liberty to use it as you may think proper, I remain, with every sentiment of respect and esteem,
Your friend and servant,
Seat of Government.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, March 5.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter received from the Secretary of the Navy, in obedience to a resolution of the House, requiring a statement of the nature and extent of the services rendered by the Danish Consul to the captive crew of the frigate Philadelphia.
The letter includes a communication from Captain Bainbridge, highly evincive of the generosity and benevolence of Mr. Nissen.
These communications were referred to a select committee of three members.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, made a report on the petition of Moses White and Charlotte Hazen, unfavorable to the prayer thereof, in which the House immediately concurred without a division, and gave leave to the petitioners to withdraw their petition.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made an unfavorable report on the petition of the merchants of Plymouth, &c. which was referred to a committee of the whole House, and made the order for Friday.
Mr. Nicholson, presented a petition from the members of the board of commissioners of the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia, representing that great inconveniences had arisen from that part of the act incorporating the city of Washington which exempts city property from taxation for county purposes...
Referred to a select committee of five members.
Mr. Conrad, from the Committee of public accounts, made a report on the petition of Joshua W. King, praying the allowance of interest due on monies alleged to have been withheld from him by the clerk of the House.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee to whom was referred a memorial from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company, praying for the pecuniary assistance of Congress in the accomplishment of the great work they have undertaken...
Referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday.
Mr. Dawson presented a petition from a number of citizens of Washington county, Columbia, praying that the President may be authorized to permit an enclosure of the unoccupied public ground in the city of Washington on the condition of its cultivation and improvement.
Referred to the committee appointed on the petition of the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Thompson moved that the House should enter upon the consideration of the amendments made in committee of the whole to the bill authorizing the erection of a bridge across the Potomac.
Mr. Gregg moved its postponement till Saturday next.
Mr. Smilie supported, and Mr. Thompson opposed this motion, which prevailed—Ayes 54—Noes 45.
The House then, on the motion of Mr. Gregg, resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union—Ayes 72.
Mr. John C. Smith in the Chair.
Mr. Gregg moved that the committee should take into consideration a resolution, offered by him, on the 29th of January, FOR A NON-IMPORTATION OF BRITISH GOODS.
The committee having agreed to take up the resolutions, and it having been read from the chair—
Mr. J. Clay enquired whether it would not be in order to call up a resolution offered by him on the same subject.
The Chairman said it was not in order, after the committee had determined to consider the resolution just read.
Mr. Gregg then rose in support of his resolution, and spoke about one hour.
He was followed by Mr. J. Clay in opposition to it, in a speech of about half an hour.
Mr. Crowninshield replied, in support of the resolution, in a speech of about the same length.
When Mr. J. Randolph closed the debate, of the day, in a speech of about three hours in length against the resolution—when the committee rose and the House adjourned about 5 o'clock.
Friday, March 7.
Mr. J. Clay presented a petition from Messrs. Nicklin and Griffiths, representing the losses they have sustained, owing to the conduct of general Armstrong, in the case of the New Jersey, under the convention with France, and praying for indemnity, which was referred to the committee of Claims—Ayes 54—Noes 31.
Mr. Crowninshield moved a resolution, instructing the committee of Commerce and Manufactures to enquire into the expediency of amending the 18th and 77th section of the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, so far as to remove the disabilities and restrictions at present imposed on vessels arriving at several ports of entry of the U. S. from the Cape of Good Hope, and from places beyond the same.
This resolution, after a modification suggested by Mr. Dana, making it more comprehensive, was agreed to.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union—Mr. J. C. Smith in the Chair.
Mr. Gregg's resolution still under consideration—Messrs. Sloan, Findley, and Elmer supported, and Mr. Early opposed it; when after a few remarks connected with several commercial details from Mr. Mac Creery, the committee rose, and the House adjourned about the usual hour.
Saturday, March 8.
Mr. Cook submitted a resolution, for the continuance of the duty of two and a half per cent. on goods chargeable with ad-valorem duties, commonly called the Mediterranean fund, on the condition that the same be exclusively applied to the augmentation and support of the naval force, and the protection of our ports and harbors against insults and injuries.
Ordered to lie on the table.
A communication was received from the Secretary of State, transmitting a detailed statement of the impression of American seamen.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the state of the union—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
Mr. Elliot supported, and Mr. D. R. Williams opposed the resolutions of Mr. Gregg.
The debate was closed by Mr. Bidwell, who enforced the propriety of adopting efficient measures, without expressly declaring himself either for or against the resolution.
WASHINGTON, March 7.
Our readers will perceive, by our Journal of Congressional proceedings, that the great national question at issue with Great Britain has at length seriously engaged the attention of the House of Representatives.
On Wednesday the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, when Mr. Gregg's resolution for a non-importation of British goods was taken into consideration.
It was opened by Mr. Gregg, the mover of the resolution, who took a rapid view of the outrages, insults and oppressions of Britain, deliberately planned, and which would probably be perseveringly adhered to, unless the government of the U. S. should make a decided and spirited stand against them.
Mr. J. Clay followed. He allowed, in their fullest extent, the outrages and injustice of Britain; but he feared that the contemplated measure, so far from inflicting any serious injury on her, would react more injuriously on ourselves, and that it could not for any length of time be adhered to.
Mr. Crowninshield took the same ground with Mr. Gregg. He said the outraged honor and violated interests of the country demanded efficient measures, not of a warlike character, but such as would convince Britain that much as we valued her friendship, we would no longer submit to the degradations accumulated upon us.
Mr. J. Randolph rose in reply about 2 o'clock and continued on the floor till 5 o'clock. He pronounced the resolution a war measure, pushed forward by a spirit of mercantile avarice, calculated in its effects at once to expose the U. S. in her most vulnerable point, on the ocean; to aid the gigantic strides of Bonaparte, by making France mistresses of the ocean; to translate her from the ground on which it became her to stand, and to carry her into maritime contests; and to endanger her liberties and the constitution.
ON THURSDAY, the debate was again resumed at noon, by Mr. N. Williams, who spoke in favor of the resolution.
He was followed by Mr. Masters on the opposite side.
Mr. Smilie spoke next in favor of the resolution; when the debate was closed for the day by Mr. J. Randolph, about four o'clock.
March 10.
The House of Representatives are still engaged in the discussion of Mr. Gregg's resolution; in which it is scarcely probable that a question will be taken for several days. The debate has assumed a character of the highest interest, and involves a full disclosure of our relations with Britain, connected with much allusion to our relations with other foreign powers.
Nat. Int.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of McCABE & WALKER, Watch & Clock Makers, is by mutual consent, this day dissolved: Wm. McCabe will continue to carry on the business in the old stand. James Walker has taken part of Mr. E. Sullivan's shop, next door below the Eagle tavern; where consumers in his profession will be regularly attended.
March 14.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 14th MARCH.
Desirous of understanding the present state of the parties of New-York, and unwilling to trust to the interested statements of their papers, we addressed a series of questions to an intelligent and well informed friend in New-York, who was, for several years, a member of their state Legislature.
Query.—Has a coalition been really formed between the heads of the Burrite and Clintonian parties?
Answer.—I believe it was attempted; and the object was, undoubtedly, to strengthen the Clintonian party.
Query.—Will this coalition extend to all the members of these parties; or how far is it likely to operate?
Answer.—I refer you to the publication of the general meeting of republicans, held at Martling's, and signed by Thomas Farmer, chairman of that meeting. Those resolutions I believe to be expressive of the general sentiments of the Republicans in this city, and I trust, of the United States.
Query.—What are the conditions of this coalition?
Answer.—I do not know, nor have I heard of any; but if any, I conceive it must have been to lessen the Livingston interest, and to increase that of the Clintons, so called.
Query.—Which will be nominated to the governor's chair? De Witt Clinton or Aaron Burr? Or who will be?
Answer.—I believe that neither De Witt Clinton, nor Aaron Burr will be nominated; indeed I believe Aaron Burr will be politically dead, but that John Broome, esq. the present lieutenant governor, will be the candidate for governor at the next election; and the present governor his opponent.
Query.—Is there a counter-coalition formed between the Lewisites and the federalists?
Answer.—I believe there is, what they may call, a good understanding between them.
Query.—Is Aaron Burr expected in N. York? What has become of the prosecution against him for the death of Hamilton?
Answer.—I have not heard that he is expected in New-York, neither do I think he will come here; and as to the prosecution, I view it merely as a political engine to keep him off.
These resolutions were published in our paper of the 12th inst. They reprobate in the strongest terms the idea of the coalition between the republican party and the Burrites, considered as such; and they declare that "Aaron Burr does not and ought not to possess the confidence of the republican party."
THE MIRANDA EXPEDITION.
By far the most interesting subject upon the tapis in New-York and the northern towns, is the celebrated expedition of Miranda. The question growing out of it is, not what is its design or what is its destination, but what is the part which our own government has acted towards it.
From the few flight specimens which we ourselves have witnessed, we cannot for a moment doubt of the inordinate spirit of intrigue, which has run through the whole of this mysterious transaction.
Query.—What is said in New-York to be the history of General Miranda's affair, and the part which our administration have acted?
Answer.—All that has come to my knowledge of this affair, worthy of notice, is, That Ogden's ship, the Leander, was laden with warlike stores, and implements of slaughter, by Ogden & Co. at Staten-Island, in this port, some weeks ago; and has failed on a supposed expedition to some of the Spanish colonies, with Gen. Miranda and a number of American citizens on board, in order, it is said, to revolutionize the Spanish territories.
I am well informed that the son of Col. Wm. Smith, the surveyor of our custom-house, is gone with Miranda as his aid.
No. 1.
We have it from authority not to be doubted, that on Saturday last, Samuel G. Ogden, Esq. and Col. Smith, of the Custom-House, & others, were arrested by order of government and taken before the District Judge, to answer such queries respecting the destination of the ship Leander, as might be put to them on oath.
New-York Gaz. March 5.
The Leander.—The proper authority has commenced a very rigorous investigation into the affair of the Leander.—The District Judge arrived in town on Thursday last, and on Friday, Saturday, and yesterday was, with the District Attorney, wholly employed in examining the principal persons engaged in the expedition.
The secret expedition.—We have observed in Mr. Lang's paper of yesterday morning, an indirect and indecorous article relative to this subject which without foundation impeaches our government, and might, if not corrected, tend to the serious injury of our country.
The testimony of Colonel Smith, was far from proving that our government had any concern, or knowledge of the expedition. It only proved, and that most conclusively, that Col. Smith has been the dupe of Miranda.
Our limits will not now permit us to enter minutely into the detail of this business, but we cannot dismiss the subject even for a day, without again remarking on the very reprehensible conduct of the Editor of the Gazette.
Morn. Chron. March 4.
No. 4.
From the New-York Gazette.
I subscribe in your paper of this morning, a paragraph stating that I was on Saturday last arrested by order of the government and examined before the district judge, respecting the destination of the ship Leander, &c.
The paragraph further states that my answers went "directly to implicate the government of the U. S. in the fitting out the Leander."
I think it my duty to state, that in this particular, you have been misinformed.
That I was arrested by order of Judge Talmadge, in a manner which I understand to be perfectly illegal, forcibly detained the whole day, denied the privilege of counsel, and obliged to answer questions which I conceived improper and illegal, is most certain; but in respect to the government I acted with extreme caution—I was not so much pressed on this head as on others.
S. G. OGDEN.
Monday morning, March 3.
No. 5.
The first remark which occurs on reading this extraordinary note is, and in order to an effectual exposure of the traducements of the executive which are industriously circulated it is important to notice, that it is a direct and successful refutation of the malicious slander which appeared in Mr. Lang's paper of yesterday, to wit, that the testimony of Mr. Ogden did implicate the government in fitting out the Leander.
Mr. Ogden states, first, that his arrest was illegal—2d, that he was forcibly detained a whole day before the Judge—3d, that he was denied, the privilege of Counsel and, therefore (I presume the remarks are meant as induction) that he was obliged to answer questions which he conceived to be illegal—But, in respect to the government, continues Mr. Ogden, I acted with extreme caution—I was not so much pressed on this head as on others. Very ingenious!
As to his conceptions of the illegality of the arrest—of the forcible detainer—of his being denied the privilege of counsel, and of the answers which he was obliged to give to what he conceived to be illegal questions, think he may be allowed to enjoy his opinion in perfect repose; as it is the opinion of one who it cannot be presumed is at all acquainted with what are the legal courses on such occasions.
Let me now ask Mr. Ogden in what his opinion of the illegal proceedings is founded? I ask this question as of right, for who can implicitly receive his opinions of what is legal and what is not? On all questions touching the quality of Sagar, his opinion would indeed deservedly have weight, for it is to be presumed that he is well acquainted with that article, but when he launches into a subject whose depths is immeasurable to his faculties, and greets public opinion to give an opinion upon it, we naturally ask for the whys and wherefores.

War Department, March 1, 1806.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of September 1807, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second, At South-West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river, and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mifflin, New-Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the territory of Orleans, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, and south of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Mifflin excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemine, Point Coupee, Oconee, Natchitoches, Appelleaux, Atakapa, Fort Stoddert, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington on the Mississippi river, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January 1807, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states hereafter mentioned, viz.
Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the mountains, and within the states of New Jersey and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburgh, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of New-York Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, at Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, at Fort Independence, (Boston harbor) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.
Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armorer and other persons employed in the United States' armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of lard, one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the U. States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance; of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commanders of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the U. States captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the U. S. of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. (Ept 1806.)
FOR SALE. A TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Amherst, containing 800 acres, within one mile of the Court House, about forty from Manchester, and the same from Peterburg. There is a most excellent stand for a Tavern on this land. A credit of one, two and three years, will be given for the greater part of the purchase money. The subscriber also offers for sale, about twenty negroes, consisting of men women and children. A credit of twelve months will be given; and could they be sold in families, I would allow a credit of two years. WILLIAM ARCHER, Powhatan, March 14.
the fourth of Europe, and introduce their barbarous manners and customs? Would not the same numerous and well disciplined armies which could effect this object in Europe be sufficient to make a new division and to prescribe a new destiny to America? Let France be conquered, let Bonaparte be crushed, and what then will prevent a similar fate to America? Will the conqueror forbear, will they be kind and clement, or rather will they not transport their sanguinary legions to our peaceful shores. If Great Britain, Austria, Russia and Prussia should succeed in Europe what power on this earth can stop their course? Altho' it may be admitted that something is to be feared from Bonaparte, it is very evident that much more is to be dreaded from the coalition. If the groans of India, the cries of Ireland, the slavery of Russia and the bondage of Africa, make no impressions, it is likely that they will regard the American charters and parchment?
The friends of the coalition have raised and support a continued yell against Bonaparte. They pretend to consider France, as a land of slavery, where no voice is heard but that of military despotism, and that no principle or condition there exists between an absolute master and unconditional slave. How untrue and delusive is such conduct! The exaltance of France as a nation, does not depend on Bonaparte. The same spirit, the same enthusiasm, the same love of country, which excited her undisciplined armies to triumph over the organized legions of England, Austria, Russia, Prussia, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sardinia, Sicily &c. still exists and animates that nation. Nor is it reasonable to suppose that the heroic temper which enabled them to oppose such mighty hosts, before Bonaparte was known, will disappear when animated by his talents & his example; or that the combination would have reasonable hopes to proceed, if Bonaparte should be destroyed by means of assassination or should fall in battle. If Bonaparte was conscious that he had played the tyrant upon France, would he have withdrawn from the capitol, would he have passed her limits, would he have marched his legions, would he have advanced five hundred miles into the enemies Country? These facts speak in terms which cannot be answered or contradicted.
But to sum up the whole, it seems to the writer of this, that this is a war of national independence against dismemberment and subjugation, of civilization against vandalism, of philosophy and political right against craft, ignorance, prejudice and slavery. More than twelve centuries have elapsed since the civilized world was overwhelmed and conquered by ignorance and ferocity. The rights of humanity and political justice are now about to be asserted, and civilization may, and it is hoped, will be carried even to the deserts and wilds of Siberia.
PACIFICATOR.
West-Indies.
BALTIMORE, 6th March.
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
DESTRUCTION OF THE FRENCH FLEET.
By the brig America, arrived yesterday from the city of St. Domingo, the following important intelligence has been received. The following are the particulars of the engagement between the French and English off St. Domingo. They were taken by an eye-witness from the top of one of the houses in that city, and are copied from the Gazette of last evening.
"St. DOMINGO, Feb. 6, 1806. "At 6, A. M. the look-out ship of the French squadron was seen firing alarm guns, and an English squadron of seven sail of the line, two frigates, one brig and a schooner in chase of her. At half past 7 A. M. the French squadron of five ships of the line and two frigates got under way, and ran to leeward with the sloop of war that was on the look-out: at 30 minutes past 10, the headmost ship of the English, (supposed a 74) ran ahead of the French squadron and bro't them to action: In 20 minutes after another British ship of the line fell into action; in 10 minutes after 3 ships of the line came into action, and in 75 minutes after the commencement, the action was general--2 French ships ran on shore and two more were dismasted. The action lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes: By this time they were so far that I was unable to see what ships were taken.
"February 7, several officers and seamen returned from the admiral's ship the Imperial, that was on shore, and said that her three decks were battered away: the admiral & 750 men were killed and wounded, the Diomed was also on shore dismasted in sight of St. Domingo; the other three ships of the line were now a-certained to be taken, but not certain of the fate of the sloop of war or frigates. At 12, meridian, 3 heavy ships passed the city, steering to the westward, but threw no colours.
"February 8, at 9 A. M. one of the dismasted ships hove in sight, with a brig and frigate flying about her. At 2 P. M. 4 frigates, 2 ships of the line and a brig passed along the coast reconnoitering about the two ships that were on shore: while the heavy ships kept a straight course, the frigates seemed to keep ranging in with the shore, and had St. George's ensign flying; one of the heavy ships was blue at the Mizzen. Night came on and no further observations could be made. The French admiral was slightly wounded; the captain-general, had both his legs shot off, and the 1st and 2nd lieutenants on board the Admiral were killed. Officers and seamen were returning to town in a shocking condition. The Jupiter and La Brave were both dismasted by the board in the first of the action. The admiral's mast went by the board as she was running on shore. She was silenced nearly an half hour prior to going ashore."
From the above-mentioned particulars, which were taken down as the incidents which they relate occurred & from the details we have been able to collect from other sources, it appears, that on the French squadron passing by St. Thomas's some person of that island hired a large row boat, and with 20 or more hands plied away to windward up to Tortola, where an armed vessel was lying, which was dispatched with the utmost expedition to admiral Cochrane, at Barbadoes, who collected all the ships which the urgency of the case would permit, and with the force above stated, scoured down to leeward till he overtook the French squadron at anchor off the city of St. Domingo; where he captured the Jupiter, 74, La Brave, 80, and L'Alexandre, 74, and burnt the fine new ship L'Imperial, of 134 guns, and Diomed, 74, after they had been run ashore by their own officers. The action was an obstinate and bloody one; but the precise loss of men, on either side, is unknown.
The destruction of this fleet, if their object was accurately stated by the officers who escaped from the ships which were run ashore, is one of the most fortunate events that ever occurred for the insurance offices of America. It was no less than a complete execution of the arrest of Ferrand, except, possibly, the languinary part; but it was, at all events, to take or destroy every American vessel in the harbours or on the coast of Hayti.
We learn that the French squadron engaged in the late action off St. Domingo, failed from Brest in company with another squadron of 7 sail of the line and 1 frigate, under the command of prince Jerome Bonaparte, and parted from them off the Western Isles--their destination unknown; but from their steering a S. W. course, it was conjectured that they were bound for the Cape of Good Hope.
must hold Mr. Lang to his text, for in a case like this it becomes us to be distinct. Mr. Lang then affirms, not as belief but knowledge, (and yet it is evident he has no knowledge) that the government is implicated, and that the implication came through Col. Smith. What are we to understand by coming through Col. Smith? I will not stop to define the term, but take his meaning, to wit, that the testimony of Col. Smith does implicate the government. This I aver to be false and I do so advisedly. Col. Smith's testimony does not directly or indirectly implicate the government. I call on Mr. Lang to substantiate his assertion, for he certainly cannot be vain enough to imagine that any man in his senses who knows him can with any safety rely on his safety rely on his simple opinion.
To strengthen the declaration that the implication testimony came through Col. Smith (who is of no small bulk) Mr. Lang sagaciously adds that it is corroborated by the evidence of another gentleman of the first respectability. This declaration invites the question--who is this gentleman of the first respectability? I hesitate not to say, under all the circumstances of the case, that Solomon means Mr. Rufus King. (To be continued.)
PHILADELPHIA, March 4.
We are informed, that the reason for the expected embargo at the Havana, was, that a ship of war was fitting out at that port, destined for Campeachy, supposed to have instructions to intercept the ship Leader, now generally believed to be bound on a hostile expedition to Carracas.
How far the author of the following letter has committed himself, by revealing the secrets of "closed doors," we may leave it to his fellow-members of congress to determine. How far the secrets which he reveals, may serve to refute or to confirm the conjectures, lately advanced in this paper, respecting the proceedings of "closed doors," we put it upon the public to determine. We at least venture to assert that the two passages, which we have distinguished by Italics, if they do not demonstrate, certainly do not detract from the accuracy of our conjectures.
We would apply the following extract, however, to a much more profitable purpose. We would employ it as a sponge to wipe off that blot from the character of a senator to the south, which has been cast upon it by the suspicion of some of the inhabitants of Peterburg; a blot, which would have disgraced the very annals of American legislation. The letters which he is said to have franked to a mercantile house in Peterburg, are said to have related to our concerns with Great Britain. And it was upon this information, that that house is said to have built their supposed speculations in cotton and tobacco. But if we may believe the following letter, the proceedings in "closed doors" did not at all embrace our relations with G. Britain; the writer having expressly said, that their "confidential sittings had an entire relation to our affairs with Spain."
FRANKFORT, February 13.
Extract of a letter from the Hon. THOMAS SANDFORD, to his friend in this place, dated Congress Hall, January 16th, 1806.
"DEAR SIR, "YOUR favor of the 25th ultimo, is this moment handed to me--accept my thanks for your information relative to the proceedings of our general assembly--they were timely. Not a paper has reached me from Frankfort since the 6th of December, I was consequently not informed of the measures which occupied their attention until I heard them from you.
"A motion was made in our house, to close the doors on a confidential message of the President on the 2d inst. from which time until the present hour, we have been in conclave. A bill has passed this moment, and is ordered to the Senate, with a request that they consider the subject a confidential one. The shutting of our doors for so great a length of time, has given rise, I am informed, to various reports as to the objects of the nation, nor can it be wondered at, at a time when many of us expect from the President's message, that the nation may be involved in war.
"I presume it will not be expected that I shall detail the measures on which we have been occupied, suffice it to say, that our confidential sittings have had an entire relation to our affairs with Spain; and that I hope the measures which have proceeded from those private legislative proceedings, will secure to the nation not only peace at this interesting moment, but will place us in such a situation as will relieve us in future from just ground of misunderstanding with the government of his Catholic majesty.
"During the debates which have passed in conclave, I think I may confidently say that we shall disagree to a report of a committee of our house, made some time ago, in favor of building six 74 gun ships. I have now every reason to believe that there is a majority of our house determined to preserve peace with every European nation with whom we have commercial relations. The success of the French on the continent, and the almost total annihilation of the combined Fleets at sea, further justify such a belief."
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
BONAPARTE AND THE WAR IN EUROPE.
An article which appeared in this paper on the 11th relating to the affairs of Europe, but mostly concerning Bonaparte, deserves and is now about to receive notice: and it deserves it the more because, altho' the writer evidently appears to be misled by erroneous prejudices, yet he has communicated his sentiments, in a better temper than is usual for those who have said any thing concerning this extraordinary man.
Instead of giving a detailed reply to the various allegations and conclusions which the article now under consideration contains, a sketch will be offered, not merely as a reply, but as a representation of things which seem to deserve notice. But before we proceed, the candid reader is admonished, that the writer of this article does not pretend to have other sources of information than are common to every other American. It is certain that he differs, yes, widely differs with many of his countrymen, in many important facts, as well as in the issues which are to be expected from them.
There certainly never was a time more pregnant with events of great magnitude, than the present. Not only the fate of contending nations, but the destiny of the two hemispheres, seems to depend upon the cast of a die. The mighty nations of Europe, are in array against each other. Their chosen warriors are called forth. Numerous armies are in conflict, led on by the most powerful monarchs of the earth. The stake for which they contend, is nothing less than the destruction of empires, and the change of dynasties. In this grand, and unexampled contest, Europe wages war, exterminating war with herself. The passions of ambition, fear and suspicion, goaded by personal insult, forbids the hope of reconciliation.
witnesses. Was this illegal? As to the forcible detainer; why a witness who shall be examined in court a whole day may with equal propriety complain. The moment Mr. Ogden was arrested, he was brought into court, and as soon as his examination was completed, he was at liberty to leave it.--Where then was the forcible detainer? He was however as he states denied the privilege, as he terms it, of Counsel. Was this illegal? Mr. Ogden was examined in a double capacity--in the character of the accused and in that of a witness. As the accused, his declarations, which amount to nothing, were voluntary; not on oath, they were not to be used against him. Is it the privilege of one standing in court to have council? I put this question to professional men, and I am well advised when I say that it is not. As a witness, he had no pretension to council.--What witness was ever known to bring council into Court with him? So much for the mode of proceeding.
But Mr. Ogden, in court, acted with extreme caution in respect to the government. Let me tell him that the government is under no obligation to him for his extreme caution. Judging however of his caution by his note, I should take it to be at least, of a dubious kind. This note, in respect to the government, I pronounce to be infidious, and to contain unfounded and slanderous insinuations. It is couched to convey the idea that Mr. Ogden knew that the government is implicated in fitting out the Leader, that point was not pressed upon him by the court, who we are to infer were quite as knowing as himself. Is this caution or is it malice? In opposition to Mr. Ogden I affirm that he was pressed on the point, on which, by the insidious tenor of his note, he seems desirous to raise unfounded and injurious suspicions against the government. And what was his answer? This, and judging by his note I conclude that he said all he could say upon it: He knew nothing that could implicate the government. He had indeed been told, by Miranda, who to accomplish his visionary projects might have told him anything, that he Miranda, had conferred with the President and with Mr. Madison on the subject condition of the people of South America and other general topics. Now suppose Mr. Ogden himself had had this conversation with the President and with Mr. Madison, what would it import? Why that two illustrious men had condescended to listen to Mr. Ogden's observations on the affairs, generally, of the South Americans. But the fact, according to the testimony of Mr. Ogden, is neither so plain nor direct. It is simply that Miranda told Mr. Ogden that he had had with those gentlemen a conversation to innocent. I challenge Mr. Ogden to meet me on this point, and I beg, if after a day's examination he has concealed, in his extreme caution, aught from the court, that he will divulge it to the public. On this as on all other subjects, the government and its friends, court investigation.
To the district Attorney.--In Monday's Gazette, Mr. Lang had a paragraph importing that the testimony of Mr. Ogden went to implicate the government in fitting out the Leader. In the Gazette of the same period of yesterday, Mr. Ogden contradicts Mr. Lang. Notwithstanding Mr. Ogden's contradiction, Mr. Lang, I am informed, posted, yesterday, on the Coffee House books, a note stating that he could prove, or knew a gentleman who could prove, that the government encouraged and sanctioned the fitting out of the Leader. I believe this declaration of Mr. Lang to be a foul and abominable slander, and in order to convict him of, or punish him for it, I call upon the District Attorney to examine Mr. Lang upon it. The declaration is either true or false: if true, let it be known, if false, let Mr. Lang bear the weight of the ignominy of the defamable slander.
The Leader paragraph in Monday's Gazette has given rise to an unusual degree of agitation in the public mind, and occasioned some ill-tempered and personal remarks against the editors of this Gazette--The latter gives us no uneasiness, but to the public we have to state, that the information communicated to us was considered of the utmost importance to the commerce of this country and fairly entitled to publication; that it was not because we wished to expose the folly of our executive in this business, but to put those on their guard who were most likely to be injured--We most cordially hope that the government are not implicated, but we have strong reasons to believe otherwise.
In reply to all that has been said on our paragraph of Monday, we have to observe, that the substance of the information relative to the destination of the Leader, &c. which was on Monday communicated through the medium of this Gazette, is correct. We were only mistaken as to the channel through which the secret was divulged; instead of using the name of Samuel G. Ogden, we ought to have said that the evidence implicating the government, came through Colonel Smith, and we are since informed, that this evidence has been corroborated by another gentleman of the first respectability.
The definition of the Leader is now altered to be for the coast of Carracas. N. Y. Gaz. March 5. No. 7. From the American Citizen of March 6. Mr. Lang here states in express terms that the substance of his Monday paragraph, to wit, that the testimony of Mr. Ogden implicated the Government in fitting out the Leader," is true, and that it is verbally correct, with this variation: "instead of using the name of Samuel G. Ogden, we ought to have said that the evidence implicating the Government came through Col. Smith, and we are since informed, that this evidence has been corroborated by another gentleman of the first respectability."
In the first place I must remark, that it is self-evident that Solomon, wise as he is, knows nothing respecting the Leader. All on this subject to which he can pretend is belief, and this with him, as with all sensible men, must be regulated by the degree of credibility which is due to his informants. What degree of credit is there due to his oracles? Mr. Lang now acknowledges that he who informed him that the testimony of Mr. Ogden implicated the government in fitting out the Leader, was not in this instance, entitled to belief, and if he had not so acknowledged, we now know the fact, for Mr. Ogden, who clearly is no friend to the executive, has publicly stated that his testimony did not implicate the Government. We find then that he on whose information Mr. Lang published on Monday a most libelous paragraph on the government, was either an ignoramus or a malicious liar. If an ignoramus, like Mr. Lang, he may be pitied, but if he be a malicious liar, as I am inclined to think, it were well he was known that the finger of contempt, I will not say of indignation, might be pointed at the miscreant.
Mr. Lang does however still contend that though in his Monday paragraph he was mistaken; though the testimony which he affirms implicated the government was not given in by Mr. Ogden, yet that such testimony is before the Court; that it came through Col. Smith, & that it is corroborated, as he is informed, by the evidence of a gentleman of the first respectability.
The coallesed powers of Europe, say that the French empire has become an object of terror; and that therefore they have drawn the sword of implacable war. The same powers with others, formerly united their strength against France, for the purpose of dismemberment: they failed in that project. France was victorious, and acquired additional strength, and more defensible barriers. They now say, that a coalition is formed for self preservation, and they have proceeded in the execution of their gigantic projects, without even indicating to the French government, that there were existing causes of discontent. We have seen their manifestoes, we have weighed their reasons or rather pretences, we have explored their objects and projects, and after the most mature reflection, nothing appears visible, but the same aggrandizing temper, which occasioned the former coalition, and which so lately deluged Europe in blood.
What are the chances of success? The emperor Napoleon enjoys a power, a popularity, and an influence which was never surpassed, and has been seldom equalled. The French nation is bound to him by the ties of interest, pride and gratitude. He not only commands numerous and well disciplined armies, but all France is ready to rise and march. This is not because they are awed by the terrors of despotism as some pretend, but because every intelligent man in that empire, knows, that the real design of the coalition, is to humble France, to prescribe a government, and to circumscribe her to contraded limits.
It is as well known, that Bonaparte has made great and beneficial changes, in the interior of France, and has exercised the power which has been conferred upon him, not less for the prosperity of his country, than for his own glory. And while this opinion predominates, a cordial support, in the hearts of the French people may be expected. All these things are evident. The interior of France, and the convictions of every man who has seen that country, manifest and declare these truths. Nor will Bonaparte's greatest enemy, or most vindictive calumniator pretend to deny them. But evident as these things are, a powerful and implacable coalition has been formed against him. Great Britain, Russia, Austria, and Sweden have armed. The power, the numbers and the wealth of the contending parties, give great room to apprehend, that they would overthrow the French empire, and prescribe a new destiny for that country. Those who recollected that Bonaparte, without fame or experience, entered Italy with a disorganized army of 56,000 men, in the year 1796; that in the course of that year he annihilated five armies, always superior in number, to that which he commanded, and even threatened Vienna; those who also recollected, that in 1799, he again entered Italy, by a way supposed to be impassable for troops, over mountains and precipices, covered with eternal snows, and that he again, reconquered and recovered Italy from superior forces, anticipate different events. If Bonaparte, with such inadequate means, could perform such achievements, now when he is supported by all France, when he can call forth at least half a million of men, it is likely that he will be overthrow by the same coalition?
The combined powers seem to have calculated the prospects of success from their own strength. They have looked over the map of Europe. They have calculated upon the numbers of their subjects. They have calculated upon their own wealth, the bravery of their armies, and the loyalty of their people, but seem to have forgotten, that it was Bonaparte with whom they were about to contend. The celebrated campaign of 1796, the battles of Montenotte, of Dego, Lodi, of Arcole, of Castiglione, &c. and still more the battle of Marengo, were all forgotten. Fatal delusion! They have routed and unmuzzled the lion. They have been driven from post to post. They have found no refuge, no security, even in retreat. For what purpose was the combination formed? They say for preservation. But Bonaparte knows well enough that the real object was to effect a revolution, which would terminate in his destruction. They pretend to be influenced by a regard for the independence, happiness and security of other nations But who are they who make these professions? Great Britain who enslaves, and directs the destiny of 40,000,000 millions in India, who oppresses Ireland, and endeavors to control the seas? Or Russia, Austria and Prussia, who lately divided Poland, unoffending, brave and generous Poland, who had given no provocation, but who had had upon former occasions armed to assist & save her neighbours? Russia, who governs the numerous tribes and dialects, which are to be found in a space of almost 1200 miles square? Russia, who incorporates province after province, with an ambition which appears to be insatiable and boundless? Russia, who seems ready to overwhelm the rest of Europe?
These, yes, these are the powers who combine against France and her government, under the illusory professions, that the ambition and power of Bonaparte threatens subjugation to the world. Why not speak in a more intelligible language and say, because the genius, the talents, the intrepidity and the energy of Bonaparte threaten to produce a new and philosophic era? An era, which will restore the rights of free government, and the blessings of civilization, to countless millions? While Bonaparte is multiplying the blessings of civilization to the people of France, in a manner which has no example, Russia causes her barbarians to march from the extremes of her empire, to stop this philosophic course.
What is it which Bonaparte has required from G. Britain? It is the freedom of commerce, precisely as it is claimed by the United States. What did he ask or expect from Austria or Russia? peace, social intercourse and good neighbourhood. How often has the tranquility of Europe, and the existence of France as a nation, been disturbed and jeopardized by a coalition of the same powers? Thrice has Austria exhausted all her resources in an unprovoked war with France. Twice has peace been granted almost at the gates of her capital. The generous victor, so far from wishing destruction to that empire, added to its strength and resources; and hoped, by a policy so disinterested, by a conduct so liberal, to have excited the regard, the gratitude and confidence of the Austrian cabinet; but these expectations were illusory. Austria disguised her real sentiments. She wanted time to mature new projects, to form new coalitions, to organize new armies, and to execute the purposes of rankling vengeance. She wanted to destroy her benefactor.
He to whom these things are unknown, is ignorant, yes, too ignorant to form even a rational conjecture, much less to deliver an opinion; and yet how well do we know that there are many who, in the fervor of an erroneous zeal, sincerely wish that the coalition may not only defeat, but destroy Bonaparte. They employ their faculties in ridiculous and puerile fumes; instead of facts they offer suspicions; instead of arguments they pour out invectives. By this and other means, they become the echoes of the wills and wishes of savage and ferocious Russia, of despotic Prussia, of proud, insolent and faithless Austria, and all-grasping Britain. They look back upon the achievements of Bonaparte with hatred and fear. They listen to every trivial tale of slander. In this way they form a mighty mass of accusation, and totally forget the benefits which Bonaparte has conferred upon France in the restoration of order, the overthrow of anarchy, and the splendour of a course, both public and private, both military and civil, which has never been equalled. Nay more: they torment themselves with fears, which are suitable to the disappointed hopes and projects of the projects of the coalition, and disgrace the admissions of philosophy and political justice.
Who is he who can say, that the liberties of all other nations, would not be endangered, if the combined powers should succeed against Bonaparte? Is there any thing in the name of American, or in the atmosphere of Great Britain, concerning this country, which did not exist 30 years ago? If India is subjugated; if the Africans are carried into bondage, a bondage which ends only with life, by that nation, why does America escape? it is because her trade is lucrative, or because the chance of conquest & subjugation does not exist. Give success to the coalition against France & would not that chance immediately revive? Would not another set of Goths and Vandals overrun

Report.
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY: in obedience to the resolutions of the House of Representatives of the third, fifth and seventh instant, respectfully submits the following
REPORT AND STATEMENTS.
THE annexed statements, (A) to (A 4.) exhibit the quantity and value of the several articles exported from the United States to the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, in the East Indies, and in America, respectively, during each of the years ending on the 30th day of September, 1802, 1803 and 1804, distinguishing the articles of domestic produce from foreign merchandise.
The statements (B) to (B 4.) show the quantity and value of the importations from Great Britain and her several dependencies, into the United States, during each of the same years, and also the gross amount of duties annually collected on such species of merchandise thus imported.
The statement (C) exhibits, in detail, for each of the same years, the quantity and value of the importations into the United States, from the dominions of Great Britain, and from every other country, respectively; and the gross amount of duties respectively collected on each species of merchandise imported from each country; and shews also the quantity and value of each species of merchandise re-exported during each of the calendar years 1802, 1803 and 1804, and the amount of drawbacks on such re-exportations. The table (C 2.) is a summary of the particular statement (C) calculated on the average of the three years.
The statements (D) and (D 2.) exhibit also in a summary manner, the value of the exports of the United States to all parts of the world, for each of the same years.
The following general results, taking the average of the three years, are deduced from those statements.
COMMERCE WITH GREAT BRITAIN AND HER DEPENDENCIES.
I. With the dominions of Great Britain in Europe (Gibraltar excepted.)
The annual exports are estimated at about 15,690,000 dollars, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include Cotton, Tobacco, Provisions, Lumber, naval stores and pot ashes, All other articles of domestic produce.
FOREIGN MERCHANDISE.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include And the annual imports at 27,400,000 dollars, viz. In merchandise paying duties on its value, and embracing, with inconsiderable exceptions, all the woollen, cotton, linen, silk, metal, earthen, glass, and paper manufactures. All the articles paying specific duties, and consisting principally of salt, steel, lead, nails and porter.
Balance in favor of Great Britain, 11,710,000
On the exports to the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, it may be observed, that the tobacco is supposed to exceed the amount wanted for their own consumption; that as the laws of Great Britain do not permit for home consumption, the importation of the greater part of the articles of foreign merchandise, in American vessels, those which appear to have been shipped from the United States, have generally been either cleared for England and a market, or, when landed, warehoused for re-exportation; and that flour and wheat, which are not a permanent article of exportation to Great Britain, constituted more than two-thirds of the value of the provisions exported to that country in 1802 and 1803. Although the quantity of cotton exported to Great Britain is increasing, and its value amounted, in 1804, to near 6,200,000 dollars; yet the total value of the exports to that country did not, in that year, exceed, in articles both of domestic and foreign produce, 15,200,000 dollars, whilst the importations amounted to 27,600,000, making a balance in favor of Great Britain of 12,400,000 dollars.
As that balance must necessarily be paid out of the proceeds of the exports of the United States to other countries, it follows, that on the value of those exports depends the ability to pay for British manufactures to that extent; and that the quantity imported, either for home consumption or re-exportation, must be affected by every obstruction to the commerce of the United States with other countries.
II. With the British East-Indies.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include The annual exports amount only to 130,000 dollars, viz. In articles of domestic produce, In articles of foreign produce.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include And the annual imports to 3,530,000 dollars, viz. In merchandise paying duties on its value, and consisting principally of white cotton goods, To all other articles, consisting principally of sugar, pepper and cotton.
The balance is paid principally in specie, exported either directly from the United States, or circuitously, from other countries; and the resources necessary to discharge it arise also from the proceeds of the exports of the United States to such countries.
III. With the northern British colonies in America.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include The annual exports consist of the following articles. DOMESTIC PRODUCE. Provisions and live stock, Lumber, naval stores and pot ash, Skins and furs, All other articles, FOREIGN MERCHANDIZE. The annual imports amount to 540,000 dollars, viz. In goods paying a duty ad valorem, and consisting principally of merchandise for the Indian trade, and of fish, All articles paying specific duties.
But it must be observed, 1st, That the value of the plaster of Paris, which is one of the principal articles imported from those colonies, and pays no duty, is not included in that sum. 2dly, That the skins and furs, stated among the exports of the U.S. to the said colonies, are the proceeds of the Indian trade, carried on by the Canada merchants in the U. S. and Louisiana, by the way of Michillimackinac and Detroit.
IV. With the British West-Indies.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include The exports consist of the following articles, viz. DOMESTIC PRODUCE. Provisions and live stock, Lumber, All other articles, FOREIGN MERCHANDIZE. And the imports are as followeth, viz. Spirits, Sugar and coffee, All other articles.
The apparent balance in favor of the U. S. which is paid partly in specie, but principally in bills on England, arises from the regulations by which the exportation of sugar and coffee from those colonies, in American vessels, is generally prohibited.
IMPORTATIONS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include The annual value of imports from all parts of the world, calculated on the average of the same three years, amounts to 75,316,000. Of which, the value imported from the dominions of Great Britain amounts to 35,970,000. And that imported from all other countries is as followeth, viz. From the Northern powers, Prussia and Germany, From the dominions of Holland, France, Spain & Italy, From the dominions of Portugal, From China, and other native powers of Asia, From all other countries, including also some articles not particularly discriminated.
* New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada and Newfoundland.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include Salt, nails, lead, steel, beer, cheese, shoes, and coals, Rum, Of which are imported from the dominions of Great Britain, And from all other countries, 2d. Articles principally imported from other countries, viz. Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Cotton, cocoa, indigo, pepper and pimento, Hemp, soap, candles, and all other articles, (wines, teas, gin and brandy excepted) 3d. Articles only incidentally imported from Great Britain, viz. Brandy and Geneva, Wines, Teas, Of which are imported from the dominions of Great Britain, From all other countries.
EXPORTS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include 1. Domestic Produce. The annual value of the articles of domestic produce, exported to all parts of the world, calculated on the average of the same three years, is computed at, Of which the amount exported to the dominions of Great Britain, is And that to all other parts of the world, viz. To the northern powers, Prussia & Germany, To the dominions of Holland, France, Spain and Italy, To the dominions of Portugal, To all other countries, including also some articles not particularly discriminated.
Considered in relation to the several quarters of the globe, and without reference to the dominions of any particular power, those exports are distributed in the following manner, viz. Exported to Europe, to the West Indies and other American colonies, to Asia, Africa, and the South Seas.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include And the several articles of which these exports consist, are respectively valued as followeth, viz. PROVISIONS. Flour, wheat, corn, rice, and every other species of vegetable food, Dried and pickled fish, Beef, pork, butter, cheese, and every other species of animal food, Cotton, Tobacco, Lumber, naval stores and pot ashes, All other articles.
II. Foreign Produce.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include It has been stated, that the annual value of importations amounted to 75,316,000. It also appears by the statement (C) that the amount re-exported and entitled to drawback, was 19,370,000. Leaving for the amount on which the nett duties were collected, 55,946,000. But as the amount of drawbacks is calculated on the average of the three calendar years 1802, 1803, and 1804, instead of the years ending on the 30th day of September; as a considerable quantity of merchandise is re-exported, which is not entitled to drawback, and as the articles re-exported, being worth more in the U. S. than at the places from which they had been imported, ought accordingly to be rated higher: the value of the annual exports of foreign produce, as returned by the collectors, and exhibited in the statement (D 2.) though perhaps somewhat over-rated, affords in that respect more correct results than can be derived from the accounts of drawbacks. It appears from that statement (D 2.) That the annual value of the articles of foreign produce, re-exported to all parts of the world, calculated on the average of the same three years, is estimated at 28,538,000 dollars.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include Of which the amount exported to the dominions of Great Britain, is And that to all other parts of the world, viz. To the northern powers, Prussia and Germany, To the dominions of Holland, France, Spain and Italy, To the dominions of Portugal, To all other countries, including also some articles not particularly discriminated.
That considered in relation to the several quarters of the globe, and without reference to the dominions of any particular power, those exports are distributed in the following manner, viz. Exported to Europe, to the West Indies and other American colonies, to Asia, Africa, and the South Seas.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include And that the several articles of which those exports consist, are respectively valued as followeth, viz. Merchandise paying ad valorem duties, Coffee, Sugar, Cotton, Cocoa, Indigo, Pimento, and Pepper, Teas, Wines, Spirits of every description, All other articles.
GENERAL BALANCE.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include The annual value of importations being stated, at 75,316,000. And that of exports of domestic produce, at 59,928,000. Amounting together to 68,461,000. Leaves an apparent balance, against the United States, of near seven millions of dollars. But it must be observed, that the value of the importations, having been computed upon all the articles, on the same principle on which the duties ad valorem are calculated, that is to say, by adding from 10 to 20 per cent. to the prime cost and charges, at the places from which the articles are imported; and it being ascertained that the portion imported in foreign vessels, on which alone the freight is paid to foreign nations, amounts in value to less than one tenth part of the total value of importations; the United States pay to foreign nations, on the other nine tenths, no more than the prime costs and charges, at the places from which the merchandise is imported, or, in the whole, no more than about sixty-seven millions of dollars, instead of 75,316,000. And though the exports are probably rated by the collectors, as has been stated, above their value in America; yet they are certainly valued below the price obtained by the United States, in the foreign countries to which they are exported. The real balance may therefore be confidently considered as in favor of the United States, although its true amount cannot be correctly ascertained.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include DUTIES. The gross amount of duties, annually collected on merchandise imported, amounts for the same three years, (exclusively of the additional duties which constitute the Mediterranean fund) to 16,195,000.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include The annual amount of drawbacks, averages 4,645,000. Leaving for the annual amount of net duties, 11,550,000. 1. Net duties, collected on the importations from Great Britain and other countries, respectively. The net duties collected upon each species of merchandise, imported, is correctly ascertained, and on the principal articles, amounts to the following sums, viz. On merchandise paying ad valorem duties, Nails, lead, steel, beer, cheese, shoes and coal, Salt, Rum, Geneva and brandy, Teas, Wines, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Cotton, pepper, indigo, cocoa, and pimento, All other articles.
Table with 2 columns: Article, Value in Dollars. Rows include NET DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE IMPORTED FROM Great Britain, All other countries. On merchandise paying duties ad valorem, Salt, nails, lead, steel, beer, cheese, shoes & coal, Rum, Geneva, brandy, wines and teas, Sugar, coffee and molasses, All other articles, On all articles imported from G. Britain From all other countries.
As the duties, which constitute the Mediterranean fund, have not been noticed in these statements, it will be sufficient to observe that the annual amount of that fund, calculated on the average of the same three years, would be 877,000. Of which the portion arising from importations from Great Britain, may be computed at 780,000. And that from importations from all other countries, at 97,000.
II. Duties collected on articles re-exported.
These, which may be considered as the revenue derived from the carrying trade, consist of three items, viz. 1st. The three and a half per cent. retained on all drawbacks, have amounted, during the three years 1802, 1803, and 1804, to the following sums, viz. In 1802, 180,088. In 1803, 138,732. In 1804, 188,163. 506,983.
Making, on the average of those years, an amount of near 170,000. 2dly. Ten per cent. on the duty upon such goods, imported in foreign vessels, as are re-exported, estimated at 10,000. 3dly. The duties paid on such articles as are for various causes re-exported, without being entitled to drawback, cannot be ascertained with precision, particularly as relates to merchandise paying duties ad valorem.
By an estimate, however, which is considered as nearly correct, it appears that the annual value of all other articles, thus exported, amounts for the 3 years above mentioned, to near 650,000 dollars, the duties on the importation of which did not fall short of 130,000. The annual amount of merchandise, paying duties ad valorem, which was re-exported during the same years, amounts by the collectors' returns to 9,772,000 dollars. The annual value of the same species of merchandise, on which the drawback was allowed, during the three calendar years, 1802, 1803 and 1804, amounted precisely to 4,411,000 dollars, but on account of the differences between the exportations of the last quarters of the years 1801 and 1804, may, for the three years, commencing on the 1st of October, 1801, and ending on the 30th of September, 1804, be estimated at 4,700,000 dollars, leaving still a difference of more than five millions of dollars between the total amount exported, as valued in the collectors' returns, and the true value of the amount on which the drawback was allowed. Supposing the value in the collectors' returns to have been over-rated 12 per cent. there would still remain an amount of near four millions of dollars exported, without the drawback having been allowed, and the duties on which may be estimated at 540,000.
Making altogether eight hundred & fifty thousand dollars, for duties not paid by consumers, within the United States, but derived directly from the carrying trade. Measures were taken last year to obtain more correct data on that subject, the result of which will appear in the annual report of exports for the year ending on the 30th September, 1805.
All which is respectfully submitted, ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 28th, 1806.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Accountant's office, Feb. 6, 1806. A STATEMENT, Exhibiting the amount of money which has been drawn from the Treasury of the U. States, and disbursed on account of the navy in each year, since the establishment of the Navy Department, viz:
Table with 2 columns: Year, Dollars, Cts. Rows include In the year 1798, 870,314 24. 99, 2,848 87 26. 1800, 3,285,840 48. 01, 2,117,420 74. 02, 936,213 24. 03, 1,107,925 38. 04, 1,246,502 74. 05, 1,409,949 67. THOMAS TURNER, Accountant.
A STATEMENT, Exhibiting the cost of each armed ship or other vessel built or purchased on account of the U. States, for the navy, viz:
Table with 2 columns: Ship, Dollars, Cts. Rows include Frigate United States, 299,836 56. Constitution, 302,718 84. Constellation, 314,212 15. Congress, 197,246 81. President, 220,010 8. Chesapeake, 220,677 80. Philadelphia, 179,949 60. New-York, 159,630 80. Essex, 139,362 50. John Adams, 113,505 77. Adams, 76,822 22. Geo. Washington, 69,024 92. Boston, 119,570 4. General Greene, 105,492 82. Infurgent, 96,640 29. Gangs, 80,665 21. Portsmouth, 59,561 52. Merrimack, 46,170 20. Connecticut, 57,260 65. Baltimore, 56,277 67. Delaware, 59,563 3. Maryland, 70,249 83. Patapsco, 73,104 30. Herald, 47,280 77. Trembull, 58,494 31. W. Green, 44,702 1. Montezuma, 55,732 18. Norfolk, 18,720 55. Richmond, 27,806 87. Augusta, 16,204 29.
A STATEMENT, Exhibiting the amount of money expended in the purchase and improvement of each navy-yard belonging to the U. States, viz:
Table with 2 columns: Navy-yard, Dollars, Cts. Rows include Navy-yard at Washington, 140,920 15. Boston, 40,521 94. Portsmouth, N. H., 33,249 7. New-York, 89,555 50. Philadelphia, 41,180 81. Norfolk, 52,749 78. THOMAS TURNER, Accountant.