Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-01-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
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[No. 1327.]
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1807
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Virginia Legislature....House of Delegates.
SATURDAY, December 27, 1806.
Ordered, That Mr. Callaway be added to the committees of propositions and grievances, and claims.
The following bills were severally read the third time and passed:
A bill, "To amend an act concerning the James river company;"
A bill, "Establishing several towns;"
A bill, "Exempting William Chaplin from erecting a lock in his mill dam across Wheeling creek in the county of Ohio;"
A bill, "For opening a new street in the town of Petersburg;" and
A bill, "Increasing the rates of ferriage across the Rivanna river, opposite the town of Charlottesville, in the county of Albemarle."
MONDAY, December 29, 1806.
The following bills were severally read a third time and passed:
A bill, "Placing Jacob Payne and John Carter on the pension list;"
A bill, "Concerning William Breedon;"
A bill, "Concerning William A. Lane;"
A bill, "Concerning John Walsh;"
A bill, "Concerning Joseph Mayes;"
A bill, "Establishing an inspection of tobacco on the lands of Christian Gilliam, Mary Eppes and Archibald Eppes, at City Point, in the county of Prince George;"
A bill, "To alter the hustings court of the borough of Norfolk;"
A bill, "To amend an act appointing commissioners to view the way for a navigable canal from Roanoke to Appomattox;"—and
A bill, "Authorising Thomas Wilson of the city of Richmond, to erect a wing dam from his land in the county of Mecklenburg, extending from the south bank of the Roanoke river into the same."
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the resolution of the Legislature of Kentucky, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) reported that the committee of the whole house had, according to order, had the said subject under consideration, and had come to a resolution thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read and agreed to by the house.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that it is inexpedient to adopt the amendment recommended by the state of Kentucky, to the constitution of the United States.
A motion was made to amend the said resolution by adding to it the following words:
Nevertheless this General Assembly, being of opinion that the federal courts possess powers not necessary to the preservation of justice and public tranquility, Resolved, that the senators in congress from this state be, and they are hereby instructed, and our representatives in congress are also requested to use their best endeavors to procure such an amendment to the constitution of the United States, as will confine the judiciary power of the courts of the United States, to cases in law and equity, arising under the constitution and laws of the United States, and treaties made or which shall be made under their authority; cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls; cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; controversies to which the United States shall be a party; to controversies between two or more states, and to cases between citizens claiming lands under grants of different states.
And the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
On the motion of Mr. Smyth (of Wythe) seconded by Mr. Pruett,
Ordered, That the ayes and noes on the said question be inserted in the journal.
The names of those who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Leake, Garland, Taliaferro, Congleton, Edgington, Patten, Price, Cheatham, Hatcher, Baker, Strother, Goodwyn, Robertson, Hunton, Summers, Blake, Miller (of Goochland) McKenzie, Blair, Mason, Lowther, Pranty, W. Foushee, Hairston, Bouldin, Lightfoot, Morris, J. H. Smith, A. S. Hone, M'Kinney, Martin, Chappell, Hudgins, Peyton, Reeder, J. M'Henry, Murdaugh, Ball, John Miller, Irwin, R. White, Archer, Kempe, Alexander, Carter B. Harrison, Nicholas Gibson, Redman, Rutherford, Ellington, Fugate, Thompson, John Jones, Burnham, Hamilton, A. M'Henry, Laidley, Tavener, Alexander Smyth and Graham—59.
And the names of those who voted in the negative are, Messrs. Reade, Scarborough, Nelson, E. Harrison, Kinney, Wayt, Brown, Warwick, Leftwich, Otey, Stephenson, Pendleton, Beale, Breckenridge, Gholson, George Miller, Clarke, Davenport, Coleman (of Caroline) Hawes, John Christian, Egmon, Wyatt, Stanard, Roberts, Mallory, Watts, Willis, Forbes, Singleton, Greer, Callaway, Richard Jones, Bayton, Fleming, Coles, Sandford, Snyder, Donaldson, Bowe, Cunningham, Simon, Storrs, Purdie, J. Johnson, Greenhow, Morgan, Hite, Aylett, William Gibson, Rozell, Powell, Watson, Garrett, Henderson, Bennett, Madison, Hill, Ferrel, Evans, Burne, Estill, Lewis, Dashiell, Robert Christian, Lindsay, Dunton, Harmanson, M'Kinney, Willis White, Hall, Davis, Dyer, Coleman (of Pittsylvania) Miller (of Powhatan) Purnall, Moseley, Grigsby, Preston, Nichols, Strickler, Gatewood, John Minor, Sebell, Allen, Jarrott, Southall, Tazewell and J. H. Foushee—89.
The question being then put on the resolution as reported from the committee, it was agreed to by the house.
On the motion of Mr. W. Foushee, seconded by Mr. Robertson,
Ordered, That the ayes and noes on the said question be inserted in the journal.
The names of those who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Reade, Scarborough, Nelson, Edmund Harrison, Garland, Kinney, Wayt, Brown, Warwick, Leftwich, Otey, Stephenson, Pendleton, Beale, Breckenridge, Gholson, George Miller, Clarke, Davenport, Coleman (of Caroline) Hawes, John Christian, Egmon, Wyatt, Cheatham, Stanard, Roberts, Mallory, Watts, Willis, Forbes, Singleton, Greer, Callaway, Richard Jones, Bayton, Fleming, Coles, Sandford, Snyder, Donaldson, Bowe, Cunningham, Simon, William Foushee, Hairston, Purdie, James Johnson, Greenhow, Morgan, Hite, Aylett, William Gibson, Rozell, Powell, Garrett, Henderson, Bennett, Madison, Hill, Ferrel, Evans, Burne, Estill, Lewis, Dashiell, Robert Christian, Lindsay, Dunton, Harmanson, M'Kinney, W. White, Hall, Davis, Dyer, Coleman (of Pittsylvania) Miller (of Powhatan) Purnall, Moseley, Marteny, Grigsby, Preston, Nichols, Strickler, Gatewood, John Minor, Sebell, Allen, Jarrott, Southall, Tazewell and J. H. Foushee—91.
And the names of those who voted in the negative are, Messrs. Leake, Taliaferro, Congleton, Edgington, Patten, Price, Hatcher, Baker, Strother, Goodwyn, Robertson, Hunton, Summers, Blake, Miller (of Goochland) McKenzie, Blair, Anderson, Mims, Mason, Lowther, Pranty, Bouldin, Lightfoot, Morris, John H. Smith, Alexander S. Hone, M'Kinney, Martin, Chappell, Hudgins, Peyton, Reeder, J. M'Henry, Murdaugh, Ball, J. Miller, Irwin, Rawley White, Archer, Kempe, Alexander, Carter B. Harrison, Nicholas Gibson, Redman, Rutherford, Ellington, Fugate, Thompson, John Jones, Burnham, Hamilton, Andrew M'Henry, Laidley, Tavener, Alexander Smyth and Graham—57.
TUESDAY, December 30, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
A bill, "Establishing an inspection of tobacco on the land of Thomas Lewis in Albemarle county;"—and,
A bill, "Authorising the erection of flood gates across the Buck creek in Norfolk borough."
They have also passed the bill, "Establishing an inspection of flour;"—and the bill, "Authorising the appointment of a mathematical surveyor for the borough of Norfolk," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
They recede from their second amendment proposed to the bill, "To amend the laws of this commonwealth concerning discounts and offsets," to which the House of Delegates have disagreed—and from their disagreement to the amendment proposed by the House of Delegates to their 4th amendment to the said bill, and agree to the same.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising Samuel Pleasants, jun. to publish a collection of certain Public Laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes," was read a third time, and several blanks therein filled up;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, "An act, authorising Samuel Pleasants, jun. to publish a collection of certain Public Laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes."
An engrossed bill, "Providing for the collection of certain militia fines due in the borough of Norfolk," was read a third time;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, "An act, providing for the collection of certain militia fines due in the borough of Norfolk."
An engrossed bill, "Concerning Isaac Kelly," was read a third time;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, "An act, concerning Isaac Kelly."
An engrossed bill, "To amend an act, entitled an act, to alter the time of holding a quarterly court for Northampton county," was read a third time;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, "An act to amend an act, entitled an act, to alter the time of holding a quarterly court for Northampton county."
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
An engrossed bill, "Concerning Lewis Chastaine and Stephen Chastaine," was read a third time, and the question being put on the passage of the said bill, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, that the said bill be rejected.
The house according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the petitions from the counties of Pittsylvania, Patrick and Henry, praying the passage of a law, making provision for calling a convention to revise and amend the constitution of this state; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Breckenridge reported, that the committee had according to order had the said subject under consideration, and come to a resolution thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read and agreed to by the house as follows:
Whereas great discontent exists in many parts of the state respecting the constitution or form of government of this commonwealth, and it having been doubted whether the legislature have power to call a convention to revise and amend the same; and whereas it is expedient that the sense of a majority of the freeholders of the state should be had in this regard:
Resolved, therefore, by the General Assembly, That at the next election of Delegates in this state, it shall be the duty of the sheriff of each county and the sergeant of each corporation in this commonwealth, and they are hereby required to open polls for their respective counties and corporations, upon which they shall take the votes of the freeholders thereof, on the question, whether there shall be a convention for the purpose aforesaid or not. On the said polls there shall be two columns, and on the top of the one the word "convention" shall be written; on the top of the other the words "no convention." shall be written, and the votes inserted accordingly; and each sheriff and sergeant shall deliver the poll aforesaid, thus taken for his county or corporation, to the Auditor of Public Accounts, on or before the tenth day of October next; and he shall moreover by the same day, certify to the Governor of this commonwealth the true state of the aforesaid poll for his county or corporation.
On the motion of Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Blake,
Ordered, that the ayes and noes on the said question be inserted in the journal.
The names of those who voted in the affirmative are, Messrs. Nelson, Leake, Garland, Taliaferro, Brown, Warwick, Leftwich, Otey, Beale, Congleton, Edgington, Gholson, Patten, Price, Wyatt, Cheatham, Stanard, Roberts, Strother, Goodwyn, Robertson, Hunton, Summers, Blake, Willis, Forbes, Singleton, Greer, Callaway, McKenzie, Blair, Anderson, Mims, Mason, Sandford, Snyder, Donaldson, Lowther, Pranty, Hairston, Morgan, Hite, Reynolds, Morris, J. H. Smith, W. Hooe, M'Kinney, Martin, Rozell, Watson, Garrett, Chappell, Henderson, Bennett, Madison, Hill, Peyton, Ferrel, Reeder, Evans, Burne, Estill, J. M'Henry, Lindsay, Murdaugh, J. Miller, M'Kinney, Irwin, W. White, Penn, Hall, Davis, R. White, Coleman (of Pittsylvania) Archer, Kempe, Alexander, B. Harrison, N. Gibson, Marteny, Grigsby, Preston, Nichols, Rutherford, Ellington, Fugate, Strickler, Gatewood, Dillard, Jarrott, Thompson, Perry, Hamilton, A. M'Henry, Tavener, Smyth (of Wythe) and Graham—96.
And the names of those who voted in the negative are, Messrs. Scarborough, Randolph, E. Harrison, Kinney, Wayt, Stephenson, Pendleton, Breckenridge, G. Miller, Clarke, Coleman (of Caroline) Hawes, J. Christian, Egmon, Hatcher, Baker, Mallory, Watts, Hunter, Singleton, R. Jones, Bayton, Miller (of Goochland) Fleming, Coles, Bowe, Cunningham, Simon, Storrs, W. Foushee, Purdie, J. Johnson, Greenhow, A. S. Hone, Aylett, Gregory, Shearman, W. Gibson, Powell, Hudgins, Muse, Lewis, Riddick, Dashiell, R. Christian, Dunton, Harmanson, Ball, Dyer, Miller (of Powhatan) Purnall, Moseley, C. B. Harrison, Redman, Mercer, J. Minor, Brooke, Sebell, Allen, John Jones, Burnham, Southall, Tazewell and J. H. Foushee—63.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said resolution to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
WEDNESDAY, December 31, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
A bill, "For opening a new street in the town of Petersburg;"
A bill, "Concerning James Vaughan;"
A bill, "Exempting William Chaplin from erecting a lock in his mill dam across Wheeling creek in the county of Ohio;"
A bill, "For including certain lands in the town of Wheeling;"
A bill, "To amend the act for reducing into one the several acts, prescribing the oath of fidelity and oaths of public officers;"
A bill, "Increasing the pension of Joseph alias Joab Miles;"
A bill, "Incorporating a company to open and improve the navigation of the Rivanna river from Milton to Moor's ford, opposite the town of Charlottesville in the county of Albemarle;" and
A bill, "Increasing the rates of ferriage across the Rivanna river, opposite the town of Charlottesville in the county of Albemarle;"
They have also passed the bill, "To amend an act concerning the James river company;" and the bill, "To punish certain thefts and forgeries," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates—and
They have agreed unanimously to the resolution on the subject of the amendment proposed by the Legislature of Kentucky, to the Constitution of the United States.
The house proceeded to consider the amendments to the said bills; and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
An engrossed bill, (which lay on the table) "Directing the mode of proceeding against decedents' estates, and providing a mode of reviving suits in certain cases," was read a third time;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, "An act directing the mode of proceeding against decedents' estates, and providing a mode of reviving suits in certain cases."
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bill to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill, "For ascertaining the northern boundary of Norfolk borough," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Providing for the payment of the streets of Norfolk borough;" (which lay on the table, as reported from the committee for courts of justice, to which committee it had been committed) was taken up and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "To amend an act, entitled an act, to amend the several laws concerning slaves," (which lay on the table, as reported with several amendments from the committee of the whole house) was taken up, the said bill further amended, and as amended, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "For establishing several ferries and increasing the rates of a former one," (which lay on the table, as reported from the committee of propositions and grievances, with several amendments) was taken up, and the said amendments agreed to, and the bill as amended, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Blake presented, from the committee to whom it was committed, a bill, "Concerning the county of Fairfax," with several amendments, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, agreed to by the house, and the bill as amended, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
The house according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house on the bill, "Concerning the county of Amherst;" and after some

time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Mallory reported that the committee of the whole house had, according to order had the said bill under consideration, had gone through the same, and directed him to report it to the house without amendment; which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the said bill was amended, and as amended, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "To amend the act, entitled, an act to amend and explain the act concerning public roads," (which lay on the table) was taken up and read a first time, and the question being put on the second reading of the bill, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the said bill be rejected.
Mr. Fleming, from the committee of propositions and grievances, presented a bill, "To connect the upper navigation of James river with the tide water on the Chesterfield shore," which was received and read the first time, and the question being put on the second reading of the bill, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the said bill be rejected.
A report from the committee of propositions and grievances (which lay on the table) was taken up and read in the following words:
The committee of propositions and grievances have, according to order, had under their consideration the petition of Carter B. Berkeley guardian of Elizabeth Edmonia Churchill, to them referred, and have come to the following resolution thereupon:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the said Carter B. Berkeley, guardian as aforesaid, in opposition to a petition of William Fitchett, praying for the establishment of a ferry from his land in the county of Mathews, across Piankatank river, to the land belonging to the said Elizabeth Edmonia Churchill, be rejected.
The said resolution being read a second time, was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Two resolutions from the committee of propositions and grievances (which had been committed to that committee, and reported without amendment, and which lay on the table) were taken up and read in the following words:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the Borough of Norfolk, praying the passage of a law, authorising the court of the said Borough to let out the ferries therefrom, is reasonable.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Norfolk in opposition thereto, be rejected.
The said resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the first resolution; and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Cheatham, from the committee appointed to examine the clerk's office, made the following report:
The committee find, that the papers from the year 1775 to 1805, both years inclusive, are properly arranged in the office.
That the journals, written or printed, from the year 1769 to the year 1805, both years inclusive, are deposited in the office.
The enrolled bills, from 1776 to 1805, both years inclusive, are filed in the office, and neatly deposited in tin cases.
On motion, Ordered, that the said report be laid upon the table.
Thursday, January 1, 1807.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
A bill, "Concerning Elias Edmonds;"
A bill, "Concerning William Breeden;"
A bill, "Concerning David Hunter;"
A bill, "To alter the Hustings Court of the Borough of Norfolk;"
A bill, "Concerning John Walsh;"
A bill, "Divorcing Daniel Rose from his wife Henrietta;" and,
A bill, "Further continuing an act, appointing commissioners to view the way for a navigable canal from Roanoke to Appomattox;"
They have also passed the bill, "Concerning Joseph Mayes"—the bill, "Authorising Thomas Wilson to erect a wing dam from his land in the county of Mecklenburg, extending from the south bank of the Roanoke river into the same"—and the bill, "Concerning the town of Liberty in the county of Bedford," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the amendments to the said bills, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The following bills were severally read a third time and passed:
A bill, "For ascertaining the northern boundary of Norfolk borough;"
A bill, "Providing for the pavement of the streets of Norfolk borough;"
A bill, "Establishing several ferries, and increasing the rates of a former one;"
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 23.
This morning arrived here the ship Jenny, Ward, 46 days from Bordeaux. Paris dates to the 26th of Oct. Bordeaux to the 30th, inclusive. The latest Battle was that of Jena; after which the King of Prussia asked an armistice of six weeks, which was refused by the Emperor.
Twelfth Bulletin—That the French had entered Magdeburg.
Thirteenth Bulletin—Report, that the French entered Berlin the 21st of October.
The above is a manuscript memorandum of those two Bulletins.
FROM FRENCH PAPERS.
PARIS, October 20, 1806. The firing of cannon, which was yesterday heard in the capital, announced a me-
morable victory gained on the 14th, over the Prussian army. We are anxious to collect the details of the movements of that day, on which was fought what will undoubtedly be called the battle of Weimar. Weimar is a town contiguous to the scene of action, and will only be cited, after Marengo and Austerlitz, to continue the order of dates and events.
The following are the particulars of the battle of Weimar, which are not less authentic from being announced unofficially. They are confirmed by several private letters from our correspondents, and by the report of persons whose veracity may be relied on.
The emperor it need not be said commanded in person on the 14th, and such was the force of the attack, that by noon the defeat of the Prussians was complete. They fled in disorder before the victorious army, leaving behind them one hundred pieces of cannon, and nearly thirty thousand prisoners. The field of battle was covered with their killed and wounded. It may be easily conceived that the battle was sanguinary, when almost all the Prussian general officers, among others the Duke of Brunswick and general Mollendorf were severely wounded.
We may have some idea of the kind of defeat experienced by the Prussians, when we find that their army, after the battle of Weimar, consisted of 120,000 men, flying in all directions, with none to direct their retreat and point out the means of safety in a situation so critical, but a few generals of inferior rank. It is remarkable that the Duke of Brunswick had attained his 72nd year two days before the action, when his anniversary was celebrated at Ebers-
Eight & forty hours after he was numbered among the prisoners taken by the French. This prince was not a partisan of the present war. Plunged into affliction by the recent death of his son, he made a twofold sacrifice to his country in accepting a command. It will be recorded in history that all the Prussian officers who had acquired fame in the last century were partisans of peace, while the young men, who had never seen a battle, inconsiderately supposed they were about to dictate laws to France.
A letter which we have just received from Mayence, dated the 18th, gives us the following account:
"I am this moment come from the palace, and I take advantage of the departure of an extra courier, just arrived, and who is setting off again immediately, with the official report of the proceedings of the 14th, to inform you that our invincible emperor has taken 100 pieces of cannon, and from 25 to 30 thousand prisoners. Many of the Prussian generals in chief are wounded; and among others are mentioned the Duke of Brunswick, generals Mollendorf, Richet and Scadin. Their rout is complete."
They add (and we can assert that these new accounts come from persons of consequence) that Prince Augustus Ferdinand, the King's uncle, and father of Prince Louis, (killed at an early part of the action) is also wounded and taken prisoner; that the rest of this formidable army, 120,000 men, was closely pursued; and that the Queen of Prussia, and soon afterwards the King himself, have fallen into the power of the conqueror.
The emperor, far from taking repose, which his trials might seem to render necessary, spent the night of the 14th, in visiting the different posts and assisting to dress the wounds of those who had suffered in the engagement.
This great victory is conceived to be so decisive, that they already talk of terminating the campaign which has only been a few days commenced.
Another letter from Mayence, does not mention that the King or Queen of Prussia had been taken prisoners, as above related; but that they escaped in disguise, and the King had sent a general officer to the Emperor's head quarters, to sue for peace.
October 24.—His majesty the Emperor, profiting always skillfully by his successes, and wishing to reap the fruits of the bloody battle of the 14th inst. went in pursuit of the enemy.
Marshal Davoust, having advanced with his body of troops on the rear of Naumburg, took post on the 15th in the passes of Kesen, and engaged a battle. He fought the whole day against the centre of the Prussian army, where the King was with the generals Mollendorf and Kalkreuth.
The divisions of Marshal Lannes, Soult, and Augereau shared the glory of that day. The divisions of dragoons and Cuirassiers, commanded by the Grand Duke of Berg, arrived only at the close of the battle. They immediately attacked the enemy, with the Prince at their head, and pierced several square battalions of Prussian infantry that were obliged to surrender.
The number of prisoners taken in the battle of the 15th, is estimated at 28,000 men, that of the killed and wounded ought to be far greater; 200 field pieces, 50 colors and almost the whole baggage of the Prussian army taken.
The Duke of Brunswick died in the tent of the Emperor, in consequence of his wounds. The General Ruchel and Prince Henry were killed. We had 3000 men wounded; and our loss compared with that of the enemy is inconsiderable. We have only to regret general Debilly who was killed.
The Queen of Prussia had fled at first to Weimar, that she left soon. Ten minutes after her flight from that place, the cavalry entered it. As the road which the Queen has taken is covered with our troops, it may happen as it was said at first, that she will fall into the hands of the French.
The king of Prussia, the generals Mollendorf and Kalkreuth, are retiring with about 60,000 run-aways by Franckhausen, towards Magdeburg, in the hope of rallying under the guns of that fortress.
Two couriers brought news of a second victory obtained on the 15th inst. over the Prussians, with their king in person. One of these couriers was himself covered with laurels. The details that are now circulating are the same as those sent by letters from Mentz.
October 25.—In letters just received from Mentz, we read the following.
The King of Prussia has asked for an armistice, which was refused to him.
The Hereditary Prince of Orange, Marshal Mollendorf and several other gene-
rals are of the number of prisoners taken in the battle of the 15th.
The Emperor of the French is himself pursuing his successes. The number of Prussian prisoners taken from the beginning of the campaign is estimated at 60,000, and that of the wounded and killed at 20,000. They have lost besides 500 field pieces, and more than 50 colors.
We daily receive more details of the first battles that took place between the French and the Prussian armies, and on the marches and operations that have followed them. We present our readers with a sketch of them:
The first operation which was to be made by the rear-guard of the French was the passage of the Saxon Saal. There are two rivers of that name; one, the Saxon, has its source on the Fichtelberg in the country of Bareuth, on the frontiers of Bohemia; runs into Saxony, near, Saalfeld, Rudolstadt, Jesma, Naumburg, Maersburg, and Hall, falls into the Elbe near Barby:—
The other, called Saal of Franconia, has its source in the country of Hennenberg, crosses the low principality of Wurzburg, and falls into the Mein, on the left of Schweinfurth.
The Prussians had endeavoured to defend the right bank of the Saal; they were attacked in all their posts, and were beaten on all points. The French army advanced afterwards in three columns.—The right penetrated through Scheltz, to Gera and Altenburgh; the centre, by Lobenstein, to Newstadt; and the left, by Greifenthal, to Saalfeld. The battle of the 10th, took place in those countries.
The news of that victory over the Prussians was announced by the telegraphe, to the different cities of the Empire, through which the telegraphical lines pass.
From the Paris Argus.
ASSEMBLY OF THE JEWS.
The assembly of the Deputies of the Israelites of France and of the Kingdom of Italy, to their co-sectaries.
The benefits of the most high visibly declare themselves upon us. A great event is preparing; what our forefathers had not seen for a long course of centuries, what we could not hope to see in our days, is going to re-appear before the eyes of the astonished universe.
The 29th October is the day appointed for the opening of a grand Sanhedrin, in the capital of one of the most powerful Christian empires, and under the protection of the immortal prince who governs it.
Paris is going to exhibit this spectacle to the world; and this ever memorable event will be, for the dispersed remains of the descendants of Abraham, a new era of deliverance and of felicity.
Animated with those sentiments which the same origin and the same religion inspire, we come to day to express them to you in the effusion of joy.
Who could not admire with us the secret designs of that providence, who by ways unknown to our weakness, changes the face of human things, comforts the afflicted, raises the humble from the dust, puts an end to the trials ordained by his divine decree, reinstates hearts faithful to his law in the esteem and benevolence of all nations!
Since our dispersion, innumerable changes have marked the inconstancy of human things. Nations have successively disposed themselves one upon another. We alone have resisted the torrent of ages and of revolutions. Every thing pressed to us a middle destiny, a less precarious existence; but this state of things was only a smiling prospect, for it to become a reality, it was necessary that from the bosom of public storms, from the agitated waves of an immense people, there should arise conducted by a divine hand, one of those powerful heads round which nations rally from a natural instinct of preservation.
This beneficent and comforting genius wishes to banish all humiliating distinction between us and his other subjects. His penetrating eye has been able to discover in our Mosaic code those principles of duration and strength which have enabled it to resist the ravages of time, and which formerly gave to our forefathers that patriarchal simplicity which our age still venerates, and that heroism of character the admirable models of which are recorded in history.
He has judged in his wisdom that it became his paternal wishes to permit that a grand sanhedrin should be convoked at Paris. The objects and functions of this corps are pointed out in the eloquent speech delivered by the commissioners of his imperial and royal majesty. We address it to you to show you that the spirit which dictated it has for its object only to recall us to our ancient virtues, and to preserve our holy religion in all its purity.
The prayer we address to you to day for the co-operation of your knowledge, by giving to the decision of the grand sanhedrin more consideration and weight, will produce that happy result of recalling us all to uniform principles of doctrine in more harmony with the civil and political laws of the different states which you have adapted for your country.
Your instructions will be useful to us, and government authorises us to claim its protection.
Be not deaf to our voices, dear brethren; choose men known by their wisdom, friends to truth and justice and capable of co-operation with us in the grand work.—Send them to take their places among us, and let them impart to us their wise and enlightened wishes.
It must be highly grateful to all the Israelites of Europe to co-operate in the regeneration of their brethren, as it must be glorious for us in particular to have fixed the attention of an illustrious sovereign.
Never had any men on earth such powerful motives as we, to love and admire this sovereign, because never had we congratulated ourselves on such shining justice, or on a more signal protection.—To restore to society a people estimable for their private virtues, to recall them to the sentiments of their dignity by securing to them the enjoyment of their rights; such are the benefits we are indebted for to Napoleon the great.
The sovereign arbiter of nations and of kings has given him this empire to heal its wounds, to restore to it the calmness which
long storms had wrested from it, to aggrandize its destinies, to fix ours, and constitute the delight of two nations, which will forever congratulate themselves upon having intrusted him with the care of their happiness, after that of their defence.
Paris, 24th of Tisric, 567 (Oct. 1806.)
BALTIMORE, December 30.
It is confidently reported that certain members of congress have written to their correspondents in this city, that Mr. Burr's scheme of revolutionizing the Western Country, was formed during Mr. Pitt's administration, and under the express sanction of that minister, who has, according to this report, to supply him with troops, ammunition, &c. from Canada, to effect the separation of the Western from the Eastern states, and establish a new government, at New-Orleans, under the direction of Mr. Burr.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 29.
The great importance of the intelligence from the Westward, has superseded much miscellaneous matter, as well as Congressional proceedings.
The House of Representatives were principally engaged on Friday on the bill for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S. which was recommitted to a select committee.
They adjourned over to Monday.
The resolutions as agreed to on Wednesday, are as follows:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, to fortify and defend such position on the Mississippi, below the city of New-Orleans, as the President of the U. States shall designate, for the protection of that city; and that further provision ought to be made by law, for guarding the approaches to the same from the east.
Resolved, That the President of the U. States be authorised to accept of any company or companies of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry, or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, (not exceeding thirty thousand men,) who shall be clothed and furnished with horses, at their own expense, and armed and otherwise equipped at the expense of the United States, except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed by the respective state and territorial authorities; who shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President shall judge proper, within two years after he shall accept the same; and when called into actual service, and whilst remaining in the same, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage, and allowance for clothing, with the regular troops of the United States.—Vat. Intel.
A letter has been received from Gen. Wilkinson, dated, Nov. 30th at New-Orleans. At that time the larger part of our forces were descending the Red river, under Col. Cushing. The latest information previously received from New-Orleans was only to the 7th of November, and the intermediate intelligence is consequently wanting. But it is to be inferred from the return of our troops to the Mississippi that amicable arrangements have been made with the Spanish commanders, who have probably agreed to their forces remaining at Nacogdoches.
Gen. Wilkinson writes that, in connection with Governor Claiborne, and captain Shaw of the navy, he was taking decisive measures to protect the mouth of the Mississippi, as well as several stations above, effectually to guard against any hostile attempts that might be made from without or within our limits.
Extract of a letter from Governor Tiffin, dated Dec. 14, 1806, to the Secretary of War.
"I have this night received yours of the 26th of November, directing that 150 or 200 volunteer militia may be immediately raised under the authority of the U. States, to take post at Marietta, for the express purpose of preventing the flotilla from moving from the Muskingum river, which is believed to have been built with hostile views, and observing that the troops so raised shall while in service receive the pay and rations allowed by law.
"The same mail that brought yours brought me also a communication from Judge Meigs of Marietta, informing me that in obedience to my instructions sent to him by virtue of a law of our state passed about a week ago (an account of which I enclosed to the President) a detachment of our militia on the night of the 10th inst. seized ten of the batteaux as they were descending the Muskingum river, and that four more remain on the stocks unfinished, which will be also arrested. These batteaux were 40 feet long, very wide, covered and constructed to carry one company of men each. 100 barrels of provisions were on board those seized, and 100 more not got on board. It appears notice had been sent on of my orders being issued by some spy or other, and they were hurrying off; but they are happily secured. Comfort Tyler (styled by his men col. Tyler) was lying with a number of fast rowing boats at Blennerhasset's Island, and my informant adds with a number of men (50 were counted) armed indiscriminately with muskets, pistols, cutlasses, &c. waiting for the Muskingum flotilla to join them, in order to descend the river—that they were alarmed upon hearing of the militia being in motion, and had centinels placed, and lanterns burning at different parts of the island—that Blennerhasset and Tyler have pushed down the river, and left the boats to follow them, upon hearing of those on the Muskingum being seized.
"In this state of things, I have thought it best, which I hope will meet with your approbation, to send off an express this night to Marietta, and another to Cincinnati. At Marietta I have appointed, by virtue of your letter, one major, one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, and directed to be raised a company of sixty non-commissioned officers, privates, and musicians, to guard the flotilla arrested, and guard the river Ohio; and arrest any boats or armaments which may come down. At Cincinnati I have directed to be raised two companies, each consisting of one major, one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, and sixty non-commissioned officers, privates and musicians. These troops will be
under arms in one day after my expresses arrive. I have at Cincinnati ordered two pieces of artillery to be planted on the bank of the river, to keep spies every ten miles up the river to give notice of the approach of the boats—to throw a bridge of boats across the river, and not to suffer a boat to pass unexamined, or sink every one which shall attempt forcibly to pass.
"I believe the Muskingum flotilla and Comfort Tyler's flotilla, were the whole of the boats prepared for this secret expedition, and that they were to take troops on board below our state, and depended on these boats and provisions, &c. to enable them to prosecute the enterprise. We have therefore completely frustrated their intentions. The Muskingum flotilla is secured, and I have no doubt but that I shall soon give you a good account of Tyler's.
Extract of a letter from Return J. Meigs, Esq. dated Marietta, Dec. 17.
"The governor of Ohio having commissioned me to carry into effect a law of the state, passed the 6th inst. entitled "An act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the U. States, within the jurisdiction of this state," I have on the 9th, by a detachment of the militia, seized fifteen batteaux and about two hundred barrels of provisions prepared on the Muskingum river (by Harmer Blennerhasset, a colleague of Col. Burr) for a military expedition against the dominions of Spain, and for other purposes. I issued a warrant for the apprehension of Blennerhasset, who resided thirteen miles below this, and without the jurisdiction of this state. He fled immediately upon hearing of the seizure of the boats, in the night, with Comfort Tyler and about fifty men, in fast rowing boats. He is pursued by land in order to head him, at some point on the Ohio. Tyler's flotilla passed this in the night. Had not the mail failed us from Washington for a whole trip, we should have received the President's proclamation in time to have seized Blennerhasset, Tyler and his whole party.
"The batteaux preparing and prepared on the Ohio, at different places, for a length of 600 miles, are all of the same model, and will carry from 40 to 60 men, and are calculated to ascend shallow rivers.
"Capt. Stoddert, with the U. States troops, have just left this place; the ice retards his progress.
A letter of the date of 17th Dec. from Marietta says, "I have no doubt but that col. Burr will push his projects, and that a considerable number of men will collect near the mouth of the Ohio, ready to execute them. Unless disappointed by checks I expect they may seize arms at the arsenal at Newport, Kentucky, if not opposed by the militia at Cincinnati, which would doubtless be the case."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Erie, Penn. to a member of Congress, dated December 10, 1806.
I have this day seen John Reed*—since his return here he has been recruiting for a secret expedition, to God knows where, but declares that it is countenanced by the government. A great number is going from this and the adjoining counties. I am pressed very much to join them, but will not till I am satisfied it is authorised by the government, for that I hold sacred and will support and defend it with my life when necessity requires it. As you are at the fountain of information a word from you will be sufficient.
* His name in full is Charles John Reed.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Frankfort (Kentucky) dated December 6, 1806.
"Sebastian resigned, and not before the pension he had been charged with receiving from Spain had been mentioned to the House of Representatives, and the committee to which the subject was referred prosecuted the enquiry without attending to the resignation. C. Wilkins and James Martin, of Lexington, and Thomas Bullitt of Louisville fully established the fact—the latter and Mr. Innes stated what they conceived to be the consideration. A letter was received from Baron Carondelet by Sebastian in 1795 mentioning a wish on the part of the crown of Spain to make some commercial concessions to this country, and requesting that some agent might be sent down to treat of the subject. Sebastian consulted one or two friends, I think Innes and Nicholas, and went down himself with their concurrence, a treaty was formed reducing to little or nothing the duties we had been subject to at New Orleans. This treaty was read by Mr. I. Nothing was stipulated on our part. Our good will was expected in exchange for the favor, and Sebastian was promised a pension for the trouble he had taken in the business of 2000 dollars per annum: The treaty took place with Gayoso. This the witnesses had from Sebastian himself very lately after the conversation on the subject of the pension had become general. But Mr. I. on his second appearance before the committee stated another transaction, that in '96 or '97 a letter was received from Dr. Powers directed to Messrs. S. N. I. M. meaning Sebastian, after from Carondelet giving full power to the Doctor. The latter proposed a separation from the union, and detailed the means; arms, ammunition, men and money were offered, 250,000 dol. the sum mentioned. Murray was not consulted. Sebastian wrote to Nicholas and Innes that whatever they agreed on he would accede to. N. and I. disagreed and wrote a joint answer; they sent it to Sebastian, but what he did with it I know not. He made no communication on the subject to the general government because J. Adams was then President, and he was afraid of a standing army here—All the testimony will be published—Mr. Brown declared on oath that he knew nothing of the transactions. Mr. Burr has been twice before a Grand Jury. Davies had the first discharge for want of a witness. Yesterday the second found a verdict for him. He was accused of a design to attack Mexico. From what I have been able to gather from the jurors the testimony established the design of a settlement on the Washita grant which B. purposed from Lynch and L. from Van Buren. This grant is now said to be confirmed by the commissioners below. One or two of the witnesses said something concerning the

agreement of the people hired to act as volunteers in case war should take place between the United States and Spain."
FEDERAL COURT—KENTUCKY DISTRICT.
TUESDAY, November 25th, 1806. This day came the attorney for the United States and moved the court to award a warrant to summon a grand jury to appear here on Tuesday the 26th day of this term, to enquire upon the breach of the laws of the United States, alluded to in the affidavit filed on the sixth day of this term by the said attorney, and upon such other matters as may be submitted to them. And on the further motion of the said attorney for the United States, stating that it was necessary to have subpoenas issued to compel the attendance of witnesses to give testimony to the said grand jury to support the indictments he intends to prefer against the said Aaron Burr, Esq., it is ordered that the clerk issue subpoenas upon the request of the said attorney for witnesses.
TUESDAY, December 2.
The grand jury ordered to be summoned to this day having appeared were empanelled and sworn. Judge Innes then delivered to them a charge.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1807.
THE repeal of the impost on salt, which has been recommended by the President of the United States, seems to afford matter of triumph to the opponents of administration, who affect to consider it as an implied sanction of their own policy in wishing to effect the repeal at an earlier period. A recurrence to the period when this duty was first imposed, will demonstrate the justice with which federalism can claim any merit on the occasion.
The original duty on salt was 12 cents per bushel. Afterwards during the extraordinary session of 1797, an additional duty of 3 cents was imposed. This was under the pretext of providing funds, for carrying on a French war. The measure met with an almost unanimous opposition from the republican party in congress. But the same temper which induced that extraordinary meeting to pass the stamp law, and authorise a loan of 3,000,000, produced an increase of duty on this essential and important article.
When the present administration proposed the repeal of all the internal taxes, the federalists conceived it a favorable opportunity to embarrass the administration and gain popularity by urging the repeal of the taxes on salt, tea, coffee and brown sugar, suddenly assuming the character of the most strenuous defenders of the interests of the poor. However, but few of the poor people were so ignorant as to be duped by so shallow a stratagem.
Now does it require any extraordinary sagacity to perceive, that although a tax might not be dispensed with at one time, it might become unnecessary at a subsequent period. The annual application of several millions of dollars to the payment of the principal of the public debt, produces a constant diminution in the expenses of government. It is the gradual and powerful operation of this cause, which now enables the government to dispense with the tax on salt, and will in future enable it to dispense with others. It is evident that should we remain exempt from the expense of armies and navies, almost the whole of impost will become unnecessary, but no one can pretend that such a step would be now practicable.
Should a resort to hostile measures against Spain, become necessary, the minority will have another occasion to assume credit for sagacity and foresight. But they were as premature in wishing an augmentation of the military force of the country, as in the repeal of a tax on salt.
Should it hereafter appear that the pertinacity of Spain shall render a rupture inevitable, it will furnish no evidence that such was the state of things a year ago. The meditated negotiation for the purchase of Florida should first have an unfavorable termination, before a resort to arms would become either politic or just. Neither can we see why in case of a purchase, the dubious claim of the United States to a part of Florida should not be waived, as all prospect of collision respecting boundary in that quarter, would thereby be removed.
The spirit of conquest, like that of litigation, frequently involves the parties in expense, far surpassing the value of the subject in controversy: and the claim of the United States is far from being so unquestionable, as to render a rejection of it by Spain an insult on our honor and independence, which would call for measures of prompt hostility. If we are to assume all the haughty petulance with regard to the point of honor, which has prevailed in Europe, we must also expect to partake in the same disasters which their wars and dissensions have brought upon them.
It must be the sincere wish of every patriot, that the United States may avoid wars until their strength shall have more nearly approximated to maturity, and when our resources shall be disencumbered from the load of debt which now oppresses them.
It appears, that the loyalty and courage of the Prussians, has induced them in the late contest, to make a desperate & bloody resistance. The fate of those brave men who, from a blind habitual attachment to their sovereigns, have met death in the field of carnage, is much to be lamented. But no sympathy is due to the fate of the Prussian monarchy and court. Prussia was the first and most active promoter of that wicked and ill fated line of policy, which impelled the monarchs of Europe to seek the partition of France, and the extermination of the French people; to deny to an independent nation the right of self-government, and to excite, by their threats and outrages, that military phrensy, which destroyed liberty in France, and threatens the subversion of the independence of Europe.
The monarchs of Europe, have made France a military despotism; they would not suffer her to be free, and they are now paying the price of their temerity. They will find that an able, enlightened, military despotism, although not so conducive as a republic to the happiness of its own people, is more dangerous to the independence of others. Those who wish to peruse one of the most elegant specimens of modern history, as well as to see the causes which have led to the present state of things, would do well to read the history of Frederick William by Segur.
The preservation of a balance of power, has long been a hypocritical illusion, conducive to no good purpose. The partition of Poland has long ago proven the fallacy of that idea.
The western papers contain a full statement of the evidence, exhibited before the committee of the legislature at Frankfort, appointed to enquire into the conduct of Judge Sebastian. The depositions and documents seem to establish the fact incontrovertibly, that the Judge has been a pensioner of Spain.
COLONEL George Muter, President of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, has resigned his seat in that court; and strong hopes are entertained, that Judge Wallace, one of the members of the same court, in consequence of the almost universal disapprobation of the people, will also resign. Western World.
FOR THE ARGUS.
Propositions for the establishment of a corps to operate as a military school as well as a Public Guard.
THE organization of a plan, or the submission of a proposition for imparting and disseminating military knowledge to the young men in different parts of the commonwealth, ought to attract public notice, and legislative patronage. It will be difficult, perhaps impossible, to propose any thing likely to be useful to the community which will not be at once abandoned, because the expense of execution will deter even the most popular and independent mind from becoming an advocate.
The internal situation of this country, proceeding from several causes, requires the constant employment of a military corps. That which for some time has existed, has not given general satisfaction. And other measures will probably be therefore adopted. At the time when this is written, it is not foreseen what these measures will be, and therefore the following propositions may not be considered as having any other relations or allusions than those which are justified by their merits.
The apprehension which is entertained that we shall be involved in a quarrel with one or more of the belligerent nations of Europe, ought also to convince every one to whom these things are familiar—that a military spirit ought to be excited—and that, military knowledge ought to be generally imparted.
All politicians and public observers admit that a corps upon a military establishment ought to be constantly employed at Richmond—and as it is equally notorious that this proceeds from alarms which have been frequently given in relation to the slaves—it also seems to be expedient that these subjects ought to be considered in a more extended view—so that the public service may be promoted, public tranquillity may be insured by innovations, which, if properly supported, will not fail to produce beneficial results.
For these purposes, the following proposals are most respectfully submitted to the notice of the Legislature now in session.
To establish a corps of respectable young men, to be collected from every part of the state, to be instructed in the various duties of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, and at the same time, to discharge the duties of a public guard.
The corps to consist of and to be composed of at least two from each regiment of militia, to be under the command of a Commandant and other subordinate officers of inferior rank, according to the numbers and nature of the service—Each private to receive, besides clothing and rations ten dollars a month.
No private to be admitted into the corps without recommendation from the court of the county, and the field officer of the regiment of militia to which he belonged.
No private to be younger than 18 years or older than 25.
No engagement to be for more than one year, and no private to be permitted to re-enlist further than to make the entire service amount to three years.
In case of an offence against military law, or the established rules of the corps, the offender to be deprived of his military apparel and to be expelled, unless excused by the governor.
Every private to serve alternately in the infantry, cavalry, and artillery.
Every private to receive instructions in the duties of his profession, in mathematics, and in gunnery.
At least 100 men to be always stationed at Richmond. The residue of the corps to perform marches to different parts of the state according to the direction of the chief magistrate, and this species of service to be performed alternately.
Every private who shall merit the approbation of the commander and chief magistrate, shall receive a written testimonial to that effect.
When the service expires, vacancies to be supplied by other young men from the different regiments, to be recommended in the same manner—and if the vacancies shall not be immediately filled from the respective regiments, they may in that case be filled by appointment, to be made by the governor and council from the voluntary applications of those who may offer their service.
Volunteers who may desire to learn the military exercise, not exceeding one hundred at a time, may be received, but for no term less than three months—or longer than six—and while in service shall receive the usual rations.
It will not be pretended, that these propositions are the best which the subject merits: they are submitted in the order in
which they have occurred in the writer's mind—and he will be highly gratified to find, if they shall be improved by the speculative opinions of others, and still more so, if they shall afford inducements at this time to the legislature to make an experiment which will probably render much public benefit.
With respect to the expense, it ought not to be an insurmountable objection even if common sense and justice did not call for the proper mode of commensurate taxation.
This, or some other permanent establishment, is rendered necessary by the numbers and temper of the slaves—and nothing can be more just than that the holders of slaves ought to pay the expense. Many shortsighted politicians, will exclaim, and say, that such a tax is unequal and unnecessary—and others will pretend and perhaps believe, that the value of that species of property will be diminished in a ratio equal to the tax—these are errors which experience will remedy—but even admitting, that there was any force in either of the objections—the exigency of the public weal requires bold and efficient measures, and they also require pecuniary resources. The first impression is, that the slaves alone, occasion the urgency of such measures—and the next impression will be, that the holders alone, ought to bear the expense. But reason in such a case, will exempt both the aged and the young. It is not expected, that any plan can be submitted to public notice upon a subject so new, so intricate and so important, which can obtain general patronage. The writer of the foregoing propositions, will not pretend to say, that his propositions are preferable to any others, which may be suggested, nor will he be either disappointed or dissatisfied, if it shall appear upon examination, that he has been misled by the delusions of an impracticable or impolitic theory. He entertains an opinion, which appears to be universally acknowledged, that the services of a military corps, is at this time, necessary at Richmond; and that it is equally, perhaps more important from other causes, that a military spirit should be excited throughout the state. No man can say, how long it will be, before we shall be called to arms to protect our independence, or to repel the aggressions of an insulting foe. But every man knows, that the militia at this time, are not competent to such a service, or equal to the patriotism and public spirit which in cases of emergency have been ever manifested by Virginians.
All who admit the public exigency and at the same time condemn these propositions ought certainly to substitute others, which deserve a preference. New and expensive projects, will not obtain either patronage or notice, unless they are supported by strong and irrefutable arguments or enforced by irresistible necessity. Have such arguments been afforded? Do they voluntarily occur? and does that necessity exist? If these questions shall be answered in the affirmative, can it be believed, that adequate remedies will not be afforded and without delay?
PATERNUS.
The Executive have made the following Appointments in the 19th Regiment of Militia.
George W. Smith, Colonel, in place of Richard Adams, resigned: William Wirt, Major, in place of Benjamin Wolfe, resigned: John Amblers, Major, in room of Geo: W. Smith, promoted.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
INTERESTING DEBATE.
In the Virginia House of Delegates. On the resolution appropriating the conduct of the government of the U. States. (Continued.)
Wednesday, December 17.
MR. KINNEY
MR. SPEAKER—I am a federalist; but it always gives me pain when I find a division of sentiments upon any subject that relates to the conduct of the United States towards foreign nations. I find on this subject there is a division, even amongst those, belonging to what is called the republican party. If I am compelled to vote, I shall vote against the resolution now in your hand, but I move that the further consideration thereof, be postponed till the 31st of March next.
MR. McHENRY said, that on this question he should call for the Ayes and Noes.
MR. SINGLETON. Representing as I do a most respectable portion of the state, I cannot consent to give a silent vote on this question. The House must therefore indulge me with a few remarks.
I am decidedly in favour of the Resolution proposed. I conceive that there is but two modes of supporting any government: the first is an enlightened confidence in our public Servants; the second is a blind acquiescence in the orders of a master. The first is the government of reason; and the second, is perfect tyranny. In every other country under the sun, except our own, the last form of government prevails: and it is only in our own, that an administration is to be found, which has no other support for its measures, than the confidence of the people. The only question then before us, is, should we express a confidence in the present administration?
Two preliminary questions must be decided, before we can determine this point. The first is, have we really a confidence in the present administration; the second is, if we have, ought we now to express it? Mr. S. declared, that on both of these questions he had not the least hesitation in deciding in the affirmative. He had the most unlimited confidence in the administration; and he deemed it necessary to express it. Such a testimonial was the best reward of public servants. It serves to strengthen the virtuous ambition of public servants. It is the political talisman, which charms to sleep all the virulence and activity of its opponents. Once break it into pieces, and you dissolve the only incentive which can exist towards increasing the virtuous enthusiasm of our public servants, and the only check upon the bold hostility of its enemies.
MR. MILLER (of Powhatan.)—I am not in the habit of obtruding my sentiments upon this house; nor did I expect that the present discussion would be called up. I
therefore feel myself unable to reply with that force, which some gentlemen have exhibited.—The gentleman from Cumberland (Mr. Baker) says, that serious charges have been preferred against the President, and that it is therefore necessary to express our confidence. Why, sir, I thought we had settled that point yesterday. Could I declare the President, firm, wise, and patriotic, if I had supposed him guilty? No; sir. The true object of this resolution is, that it is levelled against the minority. The gentleman from Cumberland himself admits the fact. Then, sir, what shall we do? Shall we declare this censure? when the whole grounds of their opposition are not yet developed, and the result is not decided? Shall we, sir, strive to put down this minority?—The gentleman from Dinwiddie (Mr. R.) says, I went blindfolded into a similar resolution last winter, and that now I am inconsistent. I deny the assertion. I have already stated to the House, that that was a most important crisis. We were then on the very verge of war; and it became us to express our determination to support the government. But now, the same important crisis is not hanging over us.—Though I may oppose the particular measures adopted towards foreign nations, I will still support my government. Am I not to defend my country, my wife, my children, every thing that is dear to my heart? I will support my government against every foreign nation whatsoever, although I may not think, that in every case it pursues the best possible policy.
MR. SMITH (of King & Queen.)—Permit me to trespass for a few moments upon the patience of the house.—I did not hesitate yesterday to express my reasons for the resolution adopted by the house. I then stated that my principal reason for voting in its favor was, because no other forcible resolution was brought forward. I considered that resolution as an incomplete one. I was anxious that some measure might be brought forward, which would enable me to express my complete and undiminished confidence in the character and acts of the present administration, and might serve to wipe off the odium, which had been cast upon it. I am gratified, sir, that a resolution has this day been brought forward, which is neither marked by the blandishment of flattery nor the severity of harsh reproof. This then is the moment for boldly avowing our sentiments.
What reproach is there, that has not been cast upon our present administration? They have been stigmatised; they have been most unjustly calumniated. The nation has been told, that they are unworthy of its confidence: that they have crouched to Spain, bullied G. Britain; that they have incurred a stain, which not all the waters of the Ocean could wash out. They have told us too, that the nation are on their side. Do not these insinuations call upon us to speak our sentiments?
I shall vote for this resolution on two grounds. 1st. because I approve of the measures, which the general government has adopted towards foreign nations. They were such as were calculated to preserve an honorable peace, or to guard us against war. We did not enlist ourselves (as has been said) among the tributaries of France; we wished to purchase the Floridas, and where was the disgrace of that measure; As to Great Britain, our Restriction Bill was not (as some have contended) a War-measure, but a link of a chain of regulations, which we might at any time, and that we may hereafter find it to be our interest, to adopt in regard to that country.
But, Sir, I am in favour of this resolution, because it is a censure upon the Minority. I do not fear, Sir, as some gentlemen do, that it will increase the present schism in the Republican party. I do not fear, Sir, to exasperate this Minority. Such is my confidence in the virtue and popularity of Mr. Jefferson, that I should not fear that though this feeble minority were lopt off from the Republican party, that it would injure it in the slightest degree.
But what sort of language do they hold out, who declare that the present measure will increase our schisms? What is this but to say that there are secrets and defects in our government, on which the sun is not to shine, nor the winds of heaven to blow upon? Sir, I do not dread any investigation, which may be instituted; nor will any sincere friend of the present administration. And permit me to say, Sir, that those who oppose the present resolution pay but a poor compliment indeed to the principles of the Minority. It is really to charge them with having no firm system of policy to regulate their conduct, but with being at any moment ready to be biased and swerved from their course by every incident which may occur.
But, sir, in answer to those who dread the production of a schism, I will boldly avow my opinion, that this schism cannot be widened. The minority differs from the administration not on little points, as some have pretended to assert, but on great leading principles of policy. You might as well expect that the most heterogeneous bodies of nature will unite together, as that a new coalition can be established between these political parties. Their confidence in each other is gone for ever. The majority can never again repose any trust in the men, who have so completely reviled their system; and as to the minority, they have not hesitated to shew, that they have none in the administration.
(To be Continued.)
POST SCRIPT.
FROM PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.
A letter from a very respectable gentleman in New-York to his friend in this city, dated yesterday noon, contains the following.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE. "By a vessel from Nantz, we have papers to the 7th November, which give accounts of the French having marched out of Berlin, of which they had possession several days, attacked the Prussians, and after a severe engagement, which lasted two days, obtained a complete victory, having killed and taken upwards of 80 thousand.—The king is among the number of wounded, and the queen a captive.—This vessel also brings accounts that the king of Holland, with his army, had entered Copenhagen."
THIRTEEN FRENCH BULLETINS have been received to the 19th of October. They describe a series of uninterrupted successes, during the course of which, the whole Prussian army appears to have been annihilated or dispersed, with the loss of 20 thousand killed, 40 thousand prisoners and 20 generals killed or taken. The Emperor declared to the Saxons that it was his intention to exclude Prussia from interfering in the affairs of Germany, and that Saxony must join the confederacy of the Rhine. Thus this confederacy or rather empire, will be extended to the frontiers of Poland, and almost encircle Europe.
TRIAL OF DANIEL CASSET.
On the 13th December, this trial came on at Chillicothe, when after a charge delivered by the Judge it was postponed to the succeeding day. It then appeared that there were ten Jurors for finding the indictment, and 12 against it. After an admonition from the Judge, Mr. C. was discharged.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour (superfine, fine), Corn, Hemp (clean), Iron, Bacon, Pork, Whiskey. Prices are listed in cents and dollars per unit.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—RICHMOND.
ENTERED. Sch'r Weymouth, John Jones, Norfolk. CLEARED. Sloop Jersey, Adam Dickey, New-York; Sch'r Three Friends, Michael Fisher, do. Do. Jane, John Salmon, do. Do. Maria, John Blackmon, do. Sloop Revenué, Jesse West, do.
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
FOR the City of Richmond, from the 6th inst. until further ordered, (superfine flour being 7 dols. and 34 cents per barrel)—viz: A single Loaf made of Superfine Flour to weigh 23 ounces for 4d. 1-2. A single Loaf made of Common Flour to weigh 24 ounces for 4d. 1-2. Double the above weight respectively 9d. E. CARRINGTON, Mayor. Jan. 5th, 1807.
WILL be SOLD, for cash, on the twenty-fourth day of the present month, at the house of Robert Draffen,
A tract or parcel of Land, containing by estimation seven hundred and twenty-two acres, be the same more or less, being the tract of land on which the said Draffen now resides, and adjoining the lands of George Divers, Thomas Garth, sen. &c. lying on the waters of Ivory creek in the county of Albemarle—Also, two NEGRO MEN, Sancho and Squire, twelve head of Cattle, five head of Horses, fifty head of Hogs and five Feather Beds and Furniture; conveyed to me in trust by said Robert Draffen, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. and for other purposes, as in said conveyance expressed.—Being only interested as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey title to said property in me as trustee. FLEMING TURNER, Trustee. Milton, 1st Jan. 1807. 3w
WILL be SOLD, for cash, on the twenty-third day of the present month, at the house of John Mullens, jun.
A tract or parcel of Land, being the tract on which the said Mullens now resides, and adjoining the lands of Bazel Brown, James Harrison, &c. supposed to contain two hundred acres, be the same more or less, conveyed to me in trust by said John Mullens, jun. to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. &c. as in said conveyance expressed.—Being only interested as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey title to said land vested in me as trustee. MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. Milton, 1st Jan. 1807. 3w
FOR SALE.
A Tract of Land, SEVEN miles below Richmond, belonging to the estate of James Redford, decd. containing 67 1-4 acres, upon a credit of 1, 2, and 3 years, equal payments. The sale to be on the premises, on Thursday the 5th day of February next. Possession will be given on the purchaser's giving bond and approved security, and a deed of trust upon the property, by MILES TURPIN, Ex'r. of Lucy Redford, decd. Jan. 6th, 1807. 4w
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND in Buckingham county, containing sixty-two acres, lying on James river and adjoining the town of Duguidsville; the land is rich, and has one of the most valuable mill sites on it, of any in the upper country; also a new excellent MANUFACTURING MILL, in the county of Campbell, about six miles below Lynchburg, and in good condition for manufacturing flower, &c. This property is rendered more valuable, inasmuch as it is situated in the heart of a very rich country, and to those who wish to turn their attention to the manufacturing of flower, &c. it is an object worthy their consideration. For further particulars reference may be made to Col. Wm. L. Lewis of Campbell (who will shew and negotiate for the above property) or to the subscriber. JAS: C. ANTHONY. Richmond, 30th Dec. 1806 2w
*** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.

ANDREW JAMIESON'S Alexandria Crackers.  NOW landing, a consignment by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery of his "far famed excellent CRACKERS," in barrels, half barrels and kegs. Also Superfine  PILOT BREAD.  And for sale (at the bakery price in Alexandria, and charges) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by  JAMES SMITH, Who has in store low priced Blue, sack Est Cloth, and assorted FLANNELS, which he will sell a bargain. Also INDIAN PIECE GOODS very cheap.  Richmond, Dec. 1, 1806. tf
MCAY and COWAN, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES, with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK—Also, an assortment of WATCH MAKERS' TOOLS and MATERIALS—which with their former stock, renders their assortment very general—all of which they offer at the lowest prices, for cash.  Richmond, October 9th, 1806. tf
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately paid in, a Ware-house and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf.  Also, 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken.  Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to  Thos. Newton. August 2. tf
TO RENT. THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month. Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises.  JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 3d 1806. tf
WILL BE SOLD, at AUCTION, on the premises on the 10th day of January next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day,  MY LAND, In Hanover county, situated on Chickahominy river, 12 miles from the city of Richmond, and five miles above the Meadow Bridges; containing 344 acres. On this land is a dwelling house 44 feet by 16, a kitchen, negro houses, stables, and a granary, all in good repair. It is deemed needless to speak of the advantages resulting from a farm so convenient to market, as this must be obvious to every one; or to give a description of the soil, as it is presumed that no one will purchase without first viewing the premises—Suffice it to say, there is no land on said river more fertile, nor any situation more agreeable. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.  PETER CRUTCHFIELD. December 11th, 1806. tds*
I DESIGN the ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the Tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their morals be neglected. The price will be £28 each scholar finding her own bed—1/6th of the price to be paid in advance.  Gerard Banks. Goochland, 27th Sept. 1806. tf
Marshal's Sales. By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1806.  John Somervill, Plt. against David Ross, Deft.  WILL BE SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT OF LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-six dollars and thirty seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th day of January 1807.  JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Dec. 13. tds.
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from this place, on the 14th inst. JAMES LOWNES, a soldier of the public guard, about 28 years of age, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, fair complexion, with red hair and large whiskers, with blue eyes. It is unknown where he will go, as he is very fond of spirits. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward.  ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G. N. B. All masters of vessels are forbidden from carrying him out of this place.  Richmond, Nov. 18th, 1806. A. Q.
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond August 2, 1806. tf  THE SUBSCRIBERS TO DR. REES'S New CYCLOPEDIA. Are informed that vol. II, part II, or no. 4, of the work, is just received and ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Book-Store.  Dec. 26.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all persons or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain.  9th November, 1806. Wm. SHEPPARD. tf
SELLING off CHEAP. M. & B. MYERS, INTENDING to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of  DRY GOODS, Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles, to wit:  Irish Linens, Flanders' Sheetings, Ozanburgs, Hessian's Long-Lawns; Linen and Cotton Cambricks; Superfine and second Broad Cloths and Casimers; Blankets, Coatings and Flannels; Bennett's & Fancy Cords and Velvets; Swans Downs and Mole-skins; rich figured Satins; Silver Muslins; Saracens; Italian Lustrings; Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns; a few Silk Pelisses; Gloves and Hosiery; elegant Plumes; Wreaths and fancy Head-Ornaments; a handsome assortment of Bibbons; Table-Cloths and Napkins in sets; 3-4 7-8 & 10-4 Diapers; a few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces; sets of Cut-Glass Decanters, Wine & Tumblers; Glass-Bowls, Spice-Bottles, Hall-Lamps, &c. &c.  They have on hand and will continue to keep, as usual, a complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS.  Those who buy with cash will be allowed a very liberal discount which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On sums of consequence, a credit, if required, will be given of three to six months; the purchaser giving approved negotiable paper.  Richmond, 9th Dec. 1806. tf
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for cash, at New-Kent Courthouse, on the 19th of January next, by virtue of a deed of trust from Benedict Crump, executed to me to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Robert Christian, which has been transferred to Thomas Claiborne, the TRACT OF LAND whereon the said Crump now lives, containing by estimation 376 acres, adjoining the lands of John Adams, James Davis, Francis Ferguson and others. Also, the TRACT OF LAND whereon the said Crump's mill stands, including said mill, containing by estimation 348 acres, and bounded by the lands of John Waddill, dec. Edwin Poindexter and others. Likewise the following SLAVES, viz. Rachel and her two children Edmund and George, Charlotte, Judith, David, Jenny and Violet, or so much of said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed.  Dec. 15, 1806. THE TRUSTEE. tds
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. and for sale by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond;  The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1807;  Being the third after Bissextile or Leap Year. Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond.  Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia.  Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, officers of Government, members of the Senate and House of Delegates, times of holding the superior & county Courts throughout the state, list of roads, &c. &c. &c. a great variety of useful and entertaining matter.  Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers.  September 13th, 1806.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Richard Parker and Robert White, Jr. esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; Paul Carrington, Jr. and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and William Nelson, Jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince-Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prewitt and John Tyler, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses. —And Archibald Stuart and Hugh Holmes, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.  Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.  John Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (seal.) Robert White, Jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, Jr. (seal.) Arch'd Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Hugh Holmes. (seal.)  Published by order of the Judges. Wilson Allen, C. C. C.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE;  A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Waterloo—price 50 cts.  April 28, 1806. tf
MATTRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darmstadt's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old matresses worked over.  June 5, 1806. Jno. S. Pleasants. tf
THE Subscriber has accommodations for twenty-five gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stable for as many horses.  ALEX'R. QUARRIER. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1806. tf
"DISCOVERIES OF LEWIS AND HIS PYRY IN LOUISIANA." A fresh supply of the above interesting work is just received and for sale at this office.  October 25. tf
Valuable Lots for Sale, ON A CREDIT of 6, 12 AND 18 MONTHS.  On Tuesday the 13th day of Jan. next, at noon, on the premises, will be offered for Sale by Public Auction, Four Half Acre Lots, Adjoining each other and forming what is usually called a square, described in the plan of the city, by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160.  Darmstadt, Foster & Satchell. Richmond, 26th Dec. 1806. tds
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the  TENEMENT On which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—Containing two acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, two Stores, Brick-Office, Coach-House, Barn, and Stable. All these buildings are well finished, and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish.  Dec. 29th, 1806. JOHN ELLIS. tf
For Sale, By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Samuel Adams, for the purposes therein mentioned, the  Tract of Land, Whereon the said Adams now resides, lying half a mile below Cumberland courthouse, on the Buckingham road. The situation is a good one for a publican or mechanic of any sort. The said tract contains 28 3-4 acres and is well improved, that is to say, a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Stable, Garden, and sundry other necessary improvements. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 31st day of January next—Cash will be required of the highest bidder, by  SAMUEL HOBSON, Trustee. Dec. 22, 1806. tds
WANTED TO HIRE, A Man & Woman Servant. The man to be a handy servant about a house and store—the woman to know how to cook, wash and iron.—Also, a small GIRL, about twelve or fourteen years of age; to be well recommended for their sobriety and honesty; for which liberal wages will be given Enquire at this office.  December 23d, 1806. tf
FOR SALE, 12 hds. sugar 30 bbls. do. 3000 lbs. green coffee 10 hds. Antigua rum 5 do. Windward Island do. 14 hds. N. E. rum 14 bbls. do. do. 12 hds. molasses 8 casks Malaga wine 20 tierces & bbls. whisky 4 pipes apple brandy 15 bbls. do. do. 12 crates Liverpool ware assorted 10 do. stone do.  We have also on hand, Iron, German, Crawley and Blister Steel, Race & ground ginger, Pepper, Allspice, FF & F powder, Shot, assorted sizes, French brandy, Rice, Cheese, Wrought and cut nails, assorted sizes, Snuff, Glass ware, viz. 1-2 pt. tumblers and decanters, assorted sizes, Hats. We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Coperass and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce.  Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 3, 1806.
POURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to me on the 27th September, 1805, by Fleming Cayce, to secure a debt due John Gilliam, & Co. by him. I shall on the premises, on Friday the 9th January next, proceed to sell, for ready money, to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF LAND on which the said Cayce resides, with a negro woman named Nancy, and her three children, Ann, Harriott and Sally, or as much of the said property as will comply with the purposes of the deed, reserving that part of the said Land conditionally released to J. Higginbotham, & Co.  J. MICHAUX, Trustee. Cumberland, 10th November, 1806. wt7*
To the Public. THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practise law in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Brunswick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business entrusted to his care.  WM. MUNFORD.
Powhatan county court, October 16th, 1806. Alexander Marshall, executor & heir, or devisee of Mary Mary Marshall, deceased, AGAINST Josiah Thompson, executor of Josiah Thompson, deceased, who was administrator of Patience Thompson, deceased, and Thomas Watkins, Defendants.  THIS day came the plaintiff by John Lane, esquire, his attorney, and the defendant Josiah Thompson not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant Josiah Thompson, appear here on the third Wednesday in February next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county for two successive court days.  A copy—Teste, JAMES POINDEXTER, CLE.
Land for Sale. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 9th of January next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the house of Mr. John Swinny, adjoining the premises, the LANDS belonging to HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE, which lie in the upper end of Prince Edward county. The said lands are situated on the South and North Forks of Appomattox river, near where the Buckingham road crosses the river, and are very convenient to some of the James river Inspections, being within fifteen miles of Bent creek. There are by a late survey between twelve and thirteen hundred acres, and may be conveniently laid off into four different tracts to suit purchasers. The whole of this land lies remarkably well, is of fine quality, and highly recommended to purchasers, as well worthy of their notice. The sale will be on one, two and three years credit, the purchaser to give bonds with good security, to carry interest from their dates. Those inclined to purchase, will have an opportunity of viewing the land by applying to Mr. Nathan Scruggs, living thereon, or Mr. John Swinny.  By order of the Trustees. James Morton. Charles Scott. William M. Watkins. Isaac Read. November, 25th, 1806. wtds.
TAKEN UP by JOSEPH ISELL, living in Louise County, a white BOAR, with a few black spots, no mark in the ears, supposed to be about one year old. Given under my hand this 9th September, 1806.  THO: GARDNER. We the subscribers being first duly sworn, have appraised the above described hog to one pound four shillings current money.  John Johnson. John Foster. John Hubbard. A Copy, Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. I. & Co. wt8||
For Sale. ON Thursday the twenty-second of January, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of William Eubank, dec. in Caroline county,  Two likely Negro Men, Belonging to the estate of said deceased, on a credit of twelve months, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, payable as may be required by the.  Dec. 19, 1806. COMMISSIONERS. wt*
TAKEN UP by Haley Cole, a stray bay MARE, four or five years old, four feet six or eight inches high, the right hind foot white, some white hairs, hanging mane and switch tail; shod before. Appraised by Arch'd Woolbridge, Edward Burnett and Royall Brummall, to thirty dollars. Given under my hand this 26th March, 1806.  wt3* EDWARD MOSELEY.
EDUCATION. THE subscriber takes this opportunity to inform citizens, and all whom it may concern, that he intends, at his Seminary, about six doors below the old City Tavern, Richmond, to teach the Greek, the Latin, and the French languages, the English Grammar, in a way to make them useful to society, and not in that method of causing pupils to repeat without any substantial knowledge of the same. He likewise means to teach navigation, Surveying, Arithmetic, Writing, Chronology, History civil and natural, Metaphysics, Logic, Ethics and the eight branches of natural Philosophy and Geography relating to the Atlas, and the minute use of the Globes. Terms, Navigation and Surveying, ten dollars per piece; the Languages, Arithmetic and Writing for the ensuing seasons, are reduced to six dollars per quarter. The branches of Philosophy at fifty shillings per quarter. He will likewise board at a reasonable rate. N. B. By the beginning of December at his night school, he will teach the above arts and sciences, from seven to nine o'clock. Terms a six pence per night to such as engage by the month, and one shilling per night to such as engage by the week. Employers shall be regarded as kind, the morals and studies of pupils shall be punctually attended to.  HUGH WHITE, A. M. Dec. 19, 1806. wt3
NOW READY FOR THE PRESS, And will be published immediately after next session of the General Assembly,  By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. VOLUME SECOND OF THE  REVISED CODE; CONTAINING A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such Acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1806.  TOGETHER WITH AN APPENDIX, IN WHICH WILL BE INSERTED, I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code. II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest. III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia. IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck. V. A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the Commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads. VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges.  All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious Index will be given at the end of the work.
TERMS. I. It shall be printed on an entire new type, of a size larger than that used in the last edition of the Revised Code, published in 1803. II. The paper shall be of good quality, and the book, when bound, will form a volume in large octavo, to match the first volume of the same work. The number of pages cannot be ascertained, though it is expected, from the matter of which the book will be composed, (there being ninety-five new chapters in the continuation from 1801 to 1805, and upwards of one hundred omitted acts) that it will contain nearly as many pages as the last edition. III. The price to subscribers will be FIVE DOLLARS, to be paid on delivery of the book—to non-subscribers the price will be considerably increased.  * * * SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by the publisher in Richmond.
NOTICE. By virtue of a deed of trust, a parcel of choice NEGROES consisting of ten Men, that have been accustomed to live in the upper country, and as likely as any in the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a debt due Carter Page, Esq. by the Messieurs Deane's, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 26th of January next, (being court day;) a credit of twelve months will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security. It is agreed by the parties that the subscriber shall act for the trustee.  SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Nov. 17, 1806. wtds.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary, New-York, and for sale at this office.