Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-05-30 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
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[No. 1264.]
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FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1806.
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SANS-CULOTTES,
Believed to be inferior to no stallion in Virginia. In point of form and action, and the beauty of his stock, will stand this season in, or near Farmville, and will be let to mares at Ten Dollars payable with Eight by the first of July. Pasturage gratis, but no responsibility for accidents. He was got by Old Celer, dam by the imported horse Medley, grandam by Fearnought.
April 10, 1806
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT the Common Council of the city of Richmond, will, at its ensuing meeting, to be held on the third Monday in next month, proceed to appoint a fit, discreet and proper person, capable of performing the duties of CAPTAIN of the NIGHT WATCH of the said city, to supply the vacancy which will be occasioned by the intended resignation of Mr. Alexander Blackwood.
(By order of the Hall)
GEO: CHISMAN, Clk. 13MJ.
May 24, 1806.
WHEAT FANS,
FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (1f)
FOR SALE,
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by John H. Mannin, bearing date the 11th of July, 1805, to secure the payment of his bond to William James, bearing date the 17th day of December, 1804, and due the 15th day of May, 1805. Will be sold publicly, for cash, at Thomas Colley's tavern in Cartersville, on Monday the 23rd day of June next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, one likely Negro Man, named Cesar.
THOMAS H. WALTON, Trustee. Cartersville. May 20, 1806.
FOR SALE,
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us, by John H. Mannin, bearing date the 15th day of February last, for the purpose of securing the payment of his bond to John Butler, & Co. bearing date the same time, and due the 1st day of March last. Will be sold, at Thomas Colley's tavern, in Cartersville, on the 23rd day of June next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at public auction, for cash, four Negro slaves, viz. Cesar, Jim, Lewis and Phillis.
THO'S H. WALTON, } Trustees. ARD'D TAYLOR, } 4t May 20, 1806.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
SO much has been said and published concerning Mr. Jefferson; his enemies have been so bitter and his friends have been so ardent, that between the extremes, 'tis difficult to ascertain the real data upon which opinions should be founded. The writer of this article is not about to take a middle course, following the maxim, in medio tutissime ibis ; but because truth and reason have given the invitation.
Some writers have endeavored to persuade their readers, that Mr. Jefferson deserves or will deserve the apotheosis, while others insist that he is a candidate for a conspicuous niche in the temple of infamy. Each of these classes of writers obtain numberless advocates, who comment upon the texts of their leaders with equal fervor and intemperance. Neither will admit, that the subject of their eulogy or invective, as the case may be, ought to be brought to the standard of human attributes. Upon this subject, not only the most angry and vindictive passions upon one side, & the most enthusiastic encomiums upon the other have been long exerted, but each has been aided by the seductive charms of eloquence, and the tremendous thunder of invective and recrimination.
It is high time to close these hyperbolical scenes—to weigh the character of Mr. Jefferson in the scales of impartiality, and to treat it with such deference and respect as is due to the chief magistrate of a great, flourishing, free and enlightened people. To this end, let us view him in the execution of that office, and remember that he was, in the first instance, called to it by a constitutional and free election. And in the second, by a voice but little short of unanimity. It is not, then, high time to close the scenes of these degrading contests, and to reject not only the stile of those who regard him as a demigod, but also to discountenance, the impassioned maledictions of others who ascribe to him all the worst attributes of man.
With an honest intention to accomplish such purposes, the writer has taken up his pen. He entreats that all those who will either read or listen will discard the paroxisms of their own heated imaginations, and give way to the calm dictates of reason and truth. They are welcome to examine and to probe, but not to pervert and dissect.
Mr. Jefferson, as we all know, has so conducted himself during the administration of the first term of his Presidency as to increase the popular sentiment in his favor, so far as the voice of opposition. Many enemies have been neutralised
ed, others have been converted, and his friends have received satisfactory confirmations in their opinions. The character of Mr. Jefferson, therefore, becomes more and more dear to the people of America. He cannot now be considered as the chief of a dominant faction, but as the legitimate representative of public rights and opinions. Our own character as a people, and the individual character of every American, participates in that of our chief magistrate, because he is the man of our choice and has been fairly elected. Let us then admit of reasonable excuses for juvenile aberrations, if there were such. Let us take a grand, liberal and comprehensive view. Let us sum up the items of merit as well as of demerit, and strike an impartial balance. If this shall be done, who will be hard enough to point his finger and say to Mr. Jefferson, you have been weighed and are found wanting!
Do the enemies and defamers of Mr. Jefferson, who ascribe to him a whole life of vice and immorality, believe themselves? Do they recollect, when they emblazon the name of their chief magistrate in the pages of criminal accusation, and endeavor to sacrifice it on the altar of infamy, that at the same time they surrender the character of their own country, and that they involve themselves and all that belongs to them in the particular imputation? Will the enlightened men of Europe go to your court-houses, or coffee-houses, or caucuses, or will they read all the extravagant paragraphs of opposing partisans, to determine upon the weight of character which belongs to an elective chief magistrate? Far from it. They will look to the general character of the people. They will enquire by whom and under what circumstances the election has been made. If they find that it has been free, and that the people are independent, patriotic and virtuous, they will conclude that the general conduct of the chief magistrate is not less so.
But if these enquiries are not made, and the opinions of distant nations shall be formed from hostile publications, it will be then natural to believe, that the Americans are a base, ignorant, and degenerate race. They will believe, that the Americans delight in vices and crimes, and that the more conspicuous any man is in the calendar of iniquity, the more acceptable he will be as a public servant. Ye calumniators and retailers of scandal! you are exhorted to pay regard to this admonition.
These observations open to the philosopher, patriot and philanthropist, a wide and extended scope. They afford a vast and comprehensive view of the character of man. They invite us to open generous and general accounts of debit and credit with every individual; and when we find much for applause, for justification, or for imitation, we ought not to disturb ourselves with measuring every trifling angle, which a particular individual, in the course of a long and active life, may have made.
But it is time to discontinue these general remarks, and to proceed to something which is more applicable to the case before us; something which will be more apt to occupy a place in the reader's memory. For this purpose I shall particularly draw the reader's attention to that part of Mr. Jefferson's conduct when he was governor of Virginia; because, upon that an illustration of his public character will greatly depend, and concerning which his constituents are, or ought to be most anxious to know the truth.
The writer of this was an eye-witness to some of those things which have been brought before the public, and now proposes to give a few details as they appeared to him. These details may be considered as replies to all which others have said, or as the evidences of facts, upon which, as far as they go, opinions may be formed.
Mr. Jefferson was the governor of Virginia in the years 1780 and 1781. In the winter of these years, and about Christmas, gen. Arnold made a short, unexpected, and predatory expedition to Richmond. The surprise, alarm, and consternation was great beyond description. The retreat was almost as precipitate, and Mr. Jefferson, no doubt with others, felt the force of the unexpected movement. Yet it has been well established, by the testimony of many witnesses, and is confirmed by facts of public notoriety, that he afforded great and timely aid in the most important public concerns. But be this as it may, the circumstances which attended this revolutionary event; the vindictive, sanguinary, and predatory character of the invader; the havoc and desolation which his followers spread around, could not fail to excite sentiments of caution in the minds of all to whom these things were known. The retreat of Arnold restored temporary tranquility to the capital, and this de-
predator next took up his quarters at Portsmouth.
While Arnold was at Portsmouth, Mr. Jefferson, with Baron Steuben, organized a plan of military and naval operations, to be assisted by the commercial ships then in James river, which were well calculated to make captives of Arnold and his forces; but the arrival of a superior British force, not only disappointed this well meant enterprise, but gave reason to fear, that Virginia was about to become the theatre of war. The plan was abandoned, and after some time the vessels were either captured or destroyed, and marauding parties of a powerful foe made excursions and committed depredations in different directions.
One of these parties, headed by Arnold, appeared at Manchester opposite to Richmond. The warehouses and other buildings were burnt. During the conflagration, the writer of this saw Mr. Jefferson frequently, in different conspicuous situations on the hills of Richmond. About the same time the vessels already alluded to, were destroyed a few miles below Richmond, so that nothing prevented a detachment of the British from crossing and falling upon Richmond in the rear, and as little to prevent the crossing of another party at Westham, about six miles above Richmond, from either of which Mr. Jefferson might have been exposed to capture.
Although these things were evident to the weakest understanding, it did not appear that Mr. Jefferson felt any uncommon solicitude for his own safety. So far from it he engaged in minute attentions to many things which appeared to be necessary, and either gave orders or performed particular acts with apparent equanimity. He acted not like a man who feared for his personal safety, but like one whose own anxiety for the public interest induced him to employ himself in minutiae. Every eye witness will admit that no man could manifest a more ardent desire to serve the public interest.
Perhaps it was Mr. Jefferson's greatest fault that he did not work himself competent to discharge those military duties which his situation required, and therefore he did not call his faculties into action. The part which he played showed that he was not restrained by the fear of danger. His conduct in all other things shows that he did not want talents. He had a great occasion to distinguish himself in the field, and abandoned it to others, and this is all.
This rapid sketch is thought necessary to give to the reader a competent knowledge of those events, as well as to lay before him the deportment of Mr. Jefferson while he seemed to direct the operations of the militia.
These events happened in April or May 1781. The legislature were convened to meet at Charlottesville. There they were surprised by the cavalry of Tarleton and compelled to disperse, they next met at Staunton, and some time in the month of June at Staunton. Mr. Jefferson, while engaged in treating with some Indian chiefs became the subject of denunciation, and gen. Nelson to whom Mr. Jefferson had confided the command of the militia was elected governor without opposition.—Such was the popularity of the new governor, that the appointment appeared to give new life and vigor to the drooping spirits of the people.
The chief complaint alleged against Mr. Jefferson was, that he did not act with sufficient energy. The truth was this. Mr. Jefferson regulated all his conduct according to the constitutional powers of his office. He did not consider himself authorised to execute any important measure without the advice of council. Such he deemed his duty. Such was certainly his oath. This will be evident to any reader who will examine the different articles of that instrument.
A governor of Virginia, with a full knowledge of his duty and powers, and a friend to the chartered rights of his country, would not be willing to transcend his powers, unless upon occasions of indispensable necessity. So far as respected military operations, this necessity did not exist, because the militia had been ordered out, and the command had been entrusted to general Nelson. Upon other occasions it was necessary to take the advice of council. This was impossible, because the councillors, eight in number, with a small exception, had fled hither and thither: Mr. Jefferson was therefore deprived of the constitutional means.
It has long been the custom of some writers to condemn Mr. Jefferson for his general conduct upon this occasion. A little reflection will teach them that it ought to endear him to his countrymen. For what is he blamed? It is because he did not usurp and exercise powers which were forbidden by the constitution, and against the exercise of which he had bound himself by a solemn oath. He had
assisted in forming that constitution. He had sworn to support it. He was desirous that it should pass unimpaired into the hands of his successors. He complied with the sacred trust and because he did, he has become the object of vilification. If Mr. Jefferson had acted otherwise, if he had taken upon himself the office of a military dictator, if he had forced the energies of the country into activity, as his calumniators seem to have wished, then indeed he would have exposed himself to the artillery of denunciation and public vengeance. By such conduct, even admitting the expediency, Mr. Jefferson would have for ever forfeited the confidence of his country. Would any republican, who knew that Mr. Jefferson had availed himself of accidental circumstances, to assume and exercise sovereign or dictatorial power, ever again confide to him the execution of other and similar important duties?
The articles of accusation with which Mr. Jefferson has been arraigned, ought to add lustre to his character. His general conduct, his forbearance, his having appointed a popular leader for the forces, all shewed, that he made his individual feelings yield to public interest. They prove, that he richly deserved and honestly executed the public trust with which he had been invested.
If Mr. Jefferson, when in the bloom of his life, would not, though invited to it by the popular voice, and extraordinary circumstances, assume unconstitutional powers, may we not now expect that a similar deposit may be more safely confided to his age, his experience, and his judgment?
But let us return to gen. Nelson. Immediately after the appointment he took the field. His headquarters were always as near to the enemy as circumstances would admit. He did not regard that article of the constitution to which there has been an allusion, but proceeded according to public exigencies. All this was then deemed necessary and laudable, and ever since has been, not only justified, but applauded. No man can question the motives of that revolutionary hero, or will pretend to say, that any thing was done which the exigency of the times did not require. Virginia then wanted a dictator, and general Nelson, without perhaps intending it, assumed and exercised the functions.
In Oct. 1781, the British army capitulated. In November following the Virginia assembly met at Richmond. Some persons, who were dissatisfied with the conduct of gen. Nelson, were not only clamorous, but threatened an impeachment. The patriotic veteran disdained to justify himself. He felt and expressed all that honest indignation, which a sense of the services which he had rendered, could not fail to inspire. At this time Mr. Jefferson appeared in Richmond, both to meet the accusations against himself, and to discharge the functions of a member of the legislature, to which he had been elected.
It was remarkable that the same assembly, and at the same time, should have under its consideration, complaints against two governors for errors in their administration during the short space of five or six months. Mr. Jefferson was denounced, because he did not transcend his powers. Gen. Nelson was denounced because he had done more than the constitution authorised. Every body admitted that every thing which gen. Nelson had done was necessary, and yet he was blamed. At the same time the accusers of Mr. Jefferson blamed him because he did not act as gen. Nelson had done. It seems then that it was impossible to have given satisfaction. These are strange contradictions.
It is not now recollected whether the enquiry into the public conduct of Mr. Jefferson was demanded by himself, or moved by another; nor is it material to be known. Suffice it to say, that the subject came before the House, and that Mr. Jefferson appeared as his own vindicator. It will be impossible for those who were witnesses to the scene ever to erase the impressions from their memories. He rose in the House, not like one who was conscious of having deserved blame or censure, but with a countenance and demeanor which seemed to speak the consciousness of his own rectitude. His attitude, his eye, his manner all united to prepossess the audience. Nor were they disappointed. He opened his vindication with mingled portions of manly firmness and modest diffidence, and in a way which the writer of this can neither forget nor describe. He will not therefore attempt to do justice to those impressions and sentiments which seemed alternately to awe and soothe the House, first into forgiveness, next into approbation, and finally into veneration. The commencement of Mr. Jefferson's speech was very impressive—the scene was awful and dignified—the vindictive and tumultuous passions of
his accusers appeared to be neutralised and paralysed. The result as might be expected, was honorable to Mr. Jefferson, which was testified and recorded by an unanimous resolution.
It added not a little to the lustre of Mr. Jefferson's character, that he next appeared as the vindicator and champion of general Nelson. The legislature were made sensible of the services of that inestimable patriot, and did not hesitate to render necessary satisfaction. Gen. Nelson considered the clamor which had been excited against him as an act of the highest injustice and ingratitude, and was never reconciled to it. Those who knew gen. Nelson, used to say that there could not exist a better patriot or a more upright man. He put every thing at hazard, and saved his country, and his country was grateful.
In consideration of these things, the following act was passed:
SESSION in November 1781.
An act to indemnify Thomas Nelson, jr. esq. late governor of this commonwealth, and to legalize certain acts of his administration.
Sec. 1. Whereas upon an examination it appears, that previous to, and during the siege of York, Thomas Nelson, jun. esq. late governor of this commonwealth was compelled, by the peculiar circumstances of the state and army, to perform many acts of government, without the advice of the council of state for the purpose of procuring subsistence and other necessaries for the allied army, under the command of his excellency Gen. Washington.
Sec. 2. Be it enacted, That all such acts of government, evidently productive of general good, and warranted by necessity, be judged and held of the same validity, and the like procedures be had on them, as if they had been executed by and with the advice of council, and with all the formalities prescribed by law.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said Thomas Nelson, jun. esq. be, and he hereby is, in the fullest manner, indemnified and exonerated from all penalties and damages which might have accrued to him for the same.
The conduct of Mr. J. upon this occasion was the more honorable, because it was believed by many that Gen. Nelson had countenanced the denunciation at Staunton. Those however who knew the guileless heart of general Nelson never listened to the tale. But be the fact as it may, it afforded an opportunity to Mr. Jefferson to shew that his mind was great and beneficent.
Mr. Jefferson was soon afterwards employed by the old Congress on a mission to France. He remained there until the present federal constitution was adopted. He desired to be recalled, and was soon after his return employed by President Washington as Secretary of state. All these things have been often brought before the public; they are only now mentioned to connect the historical chain, and to shew that the old Congress saw nothing in his conduct as governor which rendered him unfit for the important duties of minister plenipotentiary to France, the most important appointment which at that time the government could confer.
EUGENIUS.
* At the time when he was elected, a proposition was made in the house of delegates, by a member, who is now dead, for the appointment of a dictator. Many arguments were used, but the advocate for the measure chiefly relied upon the examples of the ancient Romans. This proposition was opposed by Mr. Patrick Henry, with his usual perspicuity and ability—but it seemed then to be admitted, that the executive branch of the government, in consequence of the perilous situation of public affairs, should have powers, equal to those which were proposed for a dictator; so that the powers which were used by Gen. Nelson, were not greater than the legislature had intended should be exercised by the executive. The only error which he committed, was in acting without the advice of council—and when it is considered that the counsellors had but little affection for the dangers to which their chief was direfully exposed, all blame will disappear, and the well earned fame of this veteran in political, military and private virtues, will remain unspotted.
† The legislature immediately appointed Mr. Jefferson to the old congress, and that honorable body sent him on a mission to France.
‡ Which last appointment deserves the more notice, because general Washington took the command of the united American and French armies, in October 1781, at the siege of York, and no doubt had a full opportunity of knowing and weighing the conduct of Mr. Jefferson while he acted as the Governor of Virginia.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Goodland Courthouse, on the 22d of April last, a handsome BLACK HORSE, with red die and bridle on him—he is well formed, paces, trots and canters well, five feet high, supposed to be seven years old at this spring, has a large wart on his left ear close to his head, a star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, has been nick'd and dock'd, and all of his feet white.—Any person who will deliver the said horse, saddle and bridle to me, shall be handsomely rewarded. WILLIAM PULLIAM. Hanover, May 26, 1806. (4)
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FROM THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE. To the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, THE MEMORIAL Of Samuel G. Ogden of the city of New York, Merchant, RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS.
That your memorialist is under a criminal prosecution for an offence against the laws of the U. States, of which if he is guilty he has been led into the error by the conduct of officers of the executive government, who now intend by bringing upon him the penalties of the laws, to sacrifice his character, fortune and liberty, in expiation of their own errors, or to deprecate the vengeance of foreign governments, by offering him as a victim to their resentments.
Your memorialist is the owner of an armed ship called the Leander, which lately sailed from the port of New York under the command of General Francisco de Miranda, to whom your memorialist chartered the said ship. Your memorialist in his mercantile capacity was an active agent in fitting and providing her for the voyage in which she sailed. And for his agency in this respect he now stands indicted. But your memorialist did not know that there was any law of the United States, which forbade him to act as he has done, in relation to the above mentioned ship, nor could he believe that his acts were criminal, when he was certain that the projects of general Miranda as connected with the expedition of an armament from the U. States had not only been fully communicated to the president and to the secretary of state, but had received their applause & encouragement. When he knew also that the executive officers of the government of the United States, at the city of New York, had a full knowledge of the extraordinary equipments of the Leander, and when he found that no measures were taken to caution your memorialist or to check these preparations.
If the acts of your memorialist have been illegal he cannot doubt, but that the laws may be put in force against him. They may be instruments in the hands of that executive, who has rendered him obnoxious to the punishment they denounce. Yet as there must be in a free government some shelter in every case from injustice and oppression, your memorialist turns with confident hopes to the assembled representatives of a free people, and trusts that if it shall appear to them, that one of their fellow citizens has been seduced into an error by the encouragement of the executive, that executive will not be suffered to prostitute its power by bringing on him punishment, when the guilt, if any there be, rests upon themselves.
Your memorialist has not only to complain of the injustice of causing him to be prosecuted as a criminal, but to represent to you the illegal manner of conducting that prosecution, by which the most sacred rights of a citizen have been violated, & the first principles of justice trampled under foot by a magistrate of the U. States. That the case of your memorialist may be fully before your honorable body, he will proceed to give a candid history of all the facts which have relation to the offence of which he is accused.
Your memorialist was unacquainted with general Miranda, till about the 23d day of December last, when he returned from Washington. He then applied to your memorialist as the owner of the ship Leander, which he proposed to engage to transport him with some men, munition and implements of war, to a port in the Spanish territory in South America, at the same time inviting your memorialist to provide a variety of those articles, which his project required and in order to induce your memorialist to embark in the enterprise, and to convince him that it had the approbation of the government of the U. States, the following facts were disclosed to your memorialist and were corroborated by the representation of Col. William S. Smith, surveyor of the port of New York, and by the documents herein after mentioned.
Gen. Miranda is a native of the province of Carraccas in South America, where he spent the earlier part of his life. The inhabitants of that country were represented as groaning under their dependence on a despotic government and anxious to throw off the yoke. Many of gen. Miranda's countrymen were also stated to have been long desirous of freeing themselves from their bondage, looking to him as their expected deliverer, and ready to receive and unite with him whenever he should bring to them a hope of success. It was further suggested that gen. Miranda had long entertained a design of emancipating his native country which was disclosed to Mr. Jefferson and the design approved by him, so long ago as when Mr. Jefferson was minister at the court of France from the United States. That gen. Miranda had been for some years soliciting and expecting aid in his enterprise from Great Britain, but that at length finding his expectations of assistance from that quarter fallacious, he had left that country and embarked for this, not with an intent to relinquish his design, but with the hope of finding here the means of success; that he had arrived in New York in the beginning of November last, bringing with him a very interesting and important letter to a gentleman of the first consequence in New York, which fully developed his designs, and stated that he had embarked for the United States, on the execution of the great plan, which he had
for so many years meditated for the liberation of his country. That in utter despair of the British government taking any decisive step, he had at last determined to try what could be effected by such resources as America could furnish, and might be willing to afford him either as an enterprise sanctioned by public authority or undertaken by individual adventurers.
Your memorialist was well assured that this letter was about the latter end of November, communicated to the secretary of state and to the president of the United States; that after it had been some days in the hands of the secretary of state, the receipt of it was acknowledged by him; and that about the last of the same month, general Miranda proceeded to Washington to communicate personally his plan to the government. That immediately after his arrival at Washington, general Miranda visited the secretary of state; that in his first interview he informed the secretary that he desired to make an important and confidential communication to the government as soon as the president should permit it to be received; that at a subsequent interview the secretary of state informed him that having consulted the president on the subject of their former conference, he was authorized to receive his communication; that general Miranda then opened to the secretary of state his object in coming to the United States, exposed the condition of the province of Carraccas, the general discontent of its inhabitants, and the ease with which it might become independent, concluding by a request for the countenance and succour of the government. That at a subsequent interview the secretary of state informed general Miranda, that he had communicated to the president what had passed in their preceding conference; that the president's sentiments could not be doubted, but that government could afford neither succour nor aid to the enterprise in which he was engaged. That upon this general Miranda remarked that without the countenance of government, individuals might be unwilling to assist him, and the secretary replied that the United States was a free country, where every one might do what the laws did not forbid. That general Miranda then observed that the bill depending for prohibiting the exportation of arms and ammunition might impede his measures, and the secretary answered that the bill might not become a law; that general Miranda informed the secretary that he had conferred with certain persons in New York respecting his views, and if government should privately make him a small advance of money he might with the assistance of those persons find the supplies he wanted: to which the secretary replied that the merchants would advance money whenever they became satisfied that they had an interest in doing so, & enquired what supplies he might want, & who were the persons with whom he had conferred; general Miranda answered that he wanted a few officers and privates, together with a quantity of arms and ammunition, and that he had conferred with commodore Lewis & colonel Smith, who had named your memorialist to general Miranda as the proprietor of vessels suitable to his views. Whereupon the secretary expressed himself favorably concerning the fitness of these persons named by general Miranda, adding in reference to your memorialist that it would be better than the Saint Domingo trade, in which your memorialist had been some time engaged, and that colonel Smith was more qualified for military service than for the custom house, in consequence of which last observation, general Miranda then said that colonel Smith would go with him, if he could have leave of absence; but the secretary replied that such permissions were unusual and could not be granted in this instance, and that the conference ended with an intimation on the part of the secretary of state, that whatever might be done should be discreetly done, and with the understanding on the part of general Miranda, that though the government would not aid his enterprise, it met its approbation and encouragement, and that it would not be opposed; that general Miranda remained at Washington fourteen days, and had several interviews with the president and secretary; in which time he wrote to colonel William S. Smith two letters, of which copies follow:
Washington, 11th Dec. 1805. My dear friend, I have received your letter of the 1st and 6th of this month, and our commodore's of the 5th. The business you and him mention is on the tapis at this present moment, and will be concluded I hope in the course of this week. Not a moment is lost and the appearances look very favorable. Have a little patience and you shall hear soon the result. I hope you will act on your side with as much activity, &c. &c. My best compliments to the worthy Admiral and to Major A. They both shall hear from me as soon as any thing is decided: write to me here at Stelle's Hotel and that will be sufficient, if the direction is Mr. Molini.
Yours, M—A. Col. Wm. S. Smith. Washington, Dec. 14th, 1805. Dear Friend, I saw yesterday for the second time both the gentlemen, and after talking fully on the subject, I think I brought the business to a conclusion. Yet Mr. M. upon hearing my determination of quitting this city to morrow for New York, appeared surprised, and persuaded me not to leave it before Tuesday next, the 17th, when he expected me to dine with him, and to have a little more conversation I suppose. On consideration I thought that a stay three days longer
might show calm and patience on my part, which would give to this step all the dignity I intended, though I am persuaded that no more will be obtained than what is already impaired. Their tacit approbation and good wishes are evidently for us, and they do not see any difficulty that may prevent the citizens of the United States in a tendering personally or sending supplies for this object, provided the public laws should not be openly violated. Your demand of permission or leave of absence is considered impracticable, and Mr. M. thinks easier to take the risk upon yourself at once; however we shall consider this subject with much reflection when we shall meet at New York. On the 18th early I shall certainly leave this for Philadelphia, from whence I will write to you again, and without much delay proceed to New York. In the mean time I request of you to have every thing ready for departure before the last day of December, and I beg of you to show to our worthy commodore as much as is necessary of this letter, not thinking prudent in me at this moment and on so delicate a subject to write any more; do the same with the major, and repeat to both my most sincere friendship and permanent esteem. When we meet you and they shall hear more on this subject, in the mean time act with much caution and great activity.
Yours, M—A. Your memorialist further respectfully represents, that the extraordinary equipment of the ship Leander, though made with some appearance of secrecy, was a matter of general conversation, and of great notoriety, in the city of New York for a long time before she sailed. That several officers of the government of the United States were acquainted with it; that in particular it was well known to the collector of the port of New York, to whom a formal representation was made by an officer of high rank under the government of the State; and the collector was by him called upon to notice the fact; but the collector refused to do so, saying it was not his official duty to notice the representation; that eleven days before the Leander sailed, on the 22d day of January last, general Miranda wrote to the president of the United States a letter, and a letter to the secretary of state, of which the following are translations.
New York, 22d Jan. 1806. Mr. President, I have the honor to send you enclosed the neutral and civil history of Chili, of which we conversed at Washington; you will perhaps find more interesting facts and greater knowledge in this little volume, than in those which have been before published on the same subject concerning this beautiful country. If ever the happy prediction which you have pronounced on the future destiny of our dear Columbia is to be accomplished in our day, may Providence grant that it may be under your auspices, and by the generous efforts of her own children. We shall then in some sort behold the revival of that age, the return of which the Roman bard invoked in favor of the human race!
The last great age foretold by sacred rhymes Renews its finished course; Saturnian times Roll round again, and mighty years began From this first orb, in radiant circles ran. With the highest consideration and profound respect, I am, Mr. President, Your very humble And very obedient servant, (Signed) FRAN. DE MIRANDA. To Thos. Jefferson, esquire, President of the U. States. (PRIVATE.)
New York, 22d January, 1806. SIR, On the point of leaving the U. States allow me to address a few words to you, to thank you for the attentions that you were pleased to show me during my stay at Washington. The important concerns which I then had the honor to communicate to you, I doubt not, will remain a profound secret until the final result of that delicate affair; I have acted upon that supposition here by conforming in every thing to the intentions of the government, which I hope to have apprehended and observed with exactness and discretion. The enclosed letter contains a book which I have promised to the President of the U. States, and which I pray you to transmit to him. Have the goodness to present my respectful compliments to Mrs. Madison, and to believe me with the highest consideration and esteem, Sir, Your very humble and Obedient servant, (Signed) FRAN. DE MIRANDA. To the hon. James Madison, esq. (To be continued.)
BOSTON, May 18. This moment arrived the ship Galen, capt. Stedman, 37 days from London, and 31 from the Downs. By her we have been furnished with papers to the 9th ult. 3 days later than by the Hampden. Nothing of particular consequence had transpired. They announce the arrival of a number of British vessels from Embden, &c. some with and some without cargoes. Also many Prussian vessels sent in by their cruisers. A flag of truce, arrived at Dover on the 7th from Boulogne. A paper of the 9th contains the following extracts.
The Gazette contains a note, stating that the requisite communication has been made to the Foreign ministers at this court, by Mr. Fox, apprising them at the Ems, the Elbe, the Weser and Tave have been put in a state of blockade. The trade of Hamburg, of Embden, Lubec, and Bremen, and of those places carried on through them from principal channels, is thus cut off. Much speculation continues to be excited by the arrival of the last flag of truce. But no more is known of the matter than the fact of the arrival of dispatches.
This form all the data of which the opinions of the public respecting the nature of the communications are built. Many incline to think that something of peace, as well as the exchange of prisoners, is in agitation. Capt. Bartlett, from Bayone, informs that Louis Bonaparte, has been declared Sovereign of Holland by a decree of the governments.
EXPRESS FROM HOLLAND. Englishman Office, 2 o'clock, A. M. We stop the press to announce the arrival of an express with intelligence of the highest importance from Holland. By this conveyance we learn that Hamburg, Lubec, Bremen, Embden, &c. having been all shut against the trade of Great Britain. Letters received by several respectable persons in the City concur in this statement. We have been favored with a perusal of some from Holland of so recent a date as last Tuesday. They assert that the King of Prussia had marched 20 000 men into Hamburg, and had shut its ports against England; the same measures had been pursued with respect to Bremen and Embden. These letters also state that a Prussian army has been marched through Holstein, for the purpose of shutting up the sound against our trade.
SUMMARY. Private letters by the Hampden assure us, that there was not the most distant prospect of peace in Europe; that the views of the administration, governed & directed as they appeared to be by recent intelligence from the continent, were directly opposed to any overtures for any accommodation.
In commenting on the language of Mr. Fox, the English writers agree, that there is no hope of an early negotiation of peace with France; but on the contrary, that war must continue, while the ambition of Bonaparte remained unsatiated. They further state, that fears are now entertained, of a conspiracy between France and Prussia for the dethronement of the king of Sweden, and that it is probable the order for embargoing all Prussian vessels, was grounded on the certain knowledge of this connection.
The French have withdrawn their troops from Hanover; and the whole country taken possession of by Prussia. The mission of the Duke of Brunswick to Petersburg is said to have failed. The object of it was believed to have been to reconcile the Emperor Alexander to the conduct of the Prussian cabinet, and to prevail on him to withdraw his troops from Poland.—The Duke has returned to Berlin.
It is very evident that Prussia is completely under the control of France; and that her alliance will end in her subjugation by that power. The possession of Hanover, however it may give to Prussia a larger extent of territory and population, than she has ceded, is no real equivalent for being thrust back from the Rhine to the Weser, for the loss of the important posts of Cleves and Wesel, for having a French prince placed as a kind of watch and sentinel at her gates, and for the rapid decline of her influence over the Elector of Hesse, and possibly the Elector of Saxony.
The principal part of the kingdom of Naples has been subdued by the French; the Calabrese have yielded; the fortress of Gaeta alone remains unsubdued. An attempt is contemplated against Sicily, defended as it is by British troops, and guarded by a British squadron.
The expedition under Sir James Craig, was at Messina the middle of February.
A French squadron of considerable force has been on the coast of Africa, and made many valuable captures.
Some Prussian ships with troops and heavy artillery on board, have appeared before Hamburg, to protect her, as the vulture does the lamb.
The French troops still in Germany are estimated at 200,000 men.
Marshal Jourdan, is to take command in the city of Naples.
Marshal Bernadotte has been presented by Bonaparte with the royal palace and domain of Triesdorf, in Anspach.
NEW YORK, May 21. The ship Mary Ann, left Bordeaux on the 20th of April; Paris papers of the 12th, and a regular file of Bordeaux papers to the 16th of that month inclusive are received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser. Notwithstanding gigantic projects of aggrandizement are forming, and although the continent of Europe is undergoing an important revolution, these papers are almost wholly destitute of interest.
We learn, verbally, that Prussia has declared war against Sweden; that the French were marching large armies towards European Turkey, from which quarter news of hostilities having commenced was shortly expected; and that scarcely a doubt existed that Prussia had joined France in the war against England, or would do so shortly.
On the 6th of April, the guard ship, in the harbor of Bordeaux, mounting 28 twelve pounders, and 110 men, (on board of which were the papers of the brig Orient of New York) was cut out and captured by the boats of the British frigate Iris. After the English had taken possession of her, she was attacked by a French man of war brig, but without success; the latter was beaten off with the loss of several men.
A British squadron was blockading Rochefort. An embargo of ten days continuance was raised at Bordeaux on the 19th, the day before capt. Burke sailed.
A decree had been issued from the custom house at Bordeaux, in which it was ordered, 1. That the importation of printed and white cotton cloths, muslins, and cotton yarn be prohibited. 2. That the importation of raw cotton be subject to a duty of 60 francs decimal quintal, and spun cotton to 7 francs per kilogramme. 3. That spun cotton be admitted only through the offices at Antwerp, Cologne, Mayence, Strasburgh, Bourges, and Versoix. 4. That a
drawback of 33 cents decimal quintal be allowed on cloths, hosiery and other wrought cottons, exported, on proof of their being French manufacture, and that the raw cotton has paid the stipulated duty.
A letter from Amsterdam dated the 19th April, received by the ship True American, says—Every day affords something new.—The papers of this morning allude to new troubles on the continent. It is said that the Russian troops are marching into Prussian Poland. Business generally speaking, is brisk, and prices steady. Coffee scarce.
April 3. Another flag of truce was received yesterday morning at Dover. The bearer who is stated to be an officer of engineers, and a member of the legion of honor, was taken, with his dispatches, on board a gun brig to the Downs. His papers were sent off by express from Deal to London. It is observed that the agent for prisoners at Dover applied to the French officer for his dispatches, but was told that they did not relate to his department.—The only inference left is, that they relate to the great question of "war or peace."—This topic is at once so important and so mysterious, that it would be inconsistent in us to dwell on the vague conjectures which have been formed. We know that Bonaparte is a man who uses his "power as his right, and his justice as his left hand." But does he mean, whilst with his right to grapple, to overwhelm, and to destroy, to use his left handed policy to lull and to delude the councils of this nation? In this case he must be greatly misinformed as to the character of our present ministers. Our consolation in the present case, rests on our conviction, that they are able to meet French artfulness and finesse, with all the combinations of solid wisdom. We have reason to believe, that under all the present circumstances, the discussions, as far as they have taken place, will not be long withheld from the public.
MADRID, March 7. In the night of the 26th February, the four French frigates and two brigs which were in the port of Cadiz set sail, and contrived to deceive the vigilance of the English fleet which is cruising off that port. As they have provisions on board for six months, it is presumed they have a distant destination.
Government has received advices within these few days, that a conspiracy has been discovered at Carraccas (on the continent of America) the central point of which was the city of Paz. Seventeen of the principal conspirators, among whom were some functionaries of the state, were seized and executed. The wise measures which were taken, stilled in its birth a plot which might have been attended with the worst consequences.
HAMBURGH, April 1. The circumstance of the English consul and the vessels of his nation having so suddenly quitteed this port, is now explained.—These measures were taken in consequence of the proclamation made at Hanover, on the 28th ult. by the Prussian minister count von Schulenburg, which prohibits the entrance of the Weser, the Elbe and all the ports in the North sea, to English vessels.
April 2. It is already announced that four English ships form the blockade of the Elbe. There is not a single vessel of that nation in our port or in that of Altona.
The Prussian general, count de Schulenburg, published, the 28th at Hanover, what follows:—It has been stipulated in a treaty concluded between his Prussian majesty, my most gracious master, and his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, that the ports of the North Sea, and also the mouths of the rivers which empty themselves into it, should be shut to English navigation and commerce, as they were during the time that the French troops occupied the states of Hanover. I publish the pretext by order of my august sovereign, to serve as a rule to all those whom it may concern. It has been enjoined on the troops of the king my master, to refuse entrance to all English ships which should present themselves in the said ports and rivers, and to hinder the introduction of English merchandise.
(Signed) Count SCHULENBURG KENNERT, General of cavalry in the service of his Prussian majesty and commander of the army in Hanover.
NEW-YORK, May 22. Captain Clarke, of the ship Huron, arrived yesterday, left Nantz the 20th of April, and informs, that it was reported at that time, that a French army was going to Denmark, for the purpose of compelling the Danes to shut up the Baltic Sound against the British.
The landing of Miranda at Carraccas is confirmed by captain Strange, of the brig Fair America from Guadaloupe, who informs us that the intelligence was brought by a French privateer from the coast of Carraccas, with the addition that he had been defeated by the Spaniards.
Another account says—Captain Hinton of the schooner Jasen, in 20 days from Trinidad, relates that intelligence had reached the Island of the capture of Carraccas by a British Force. This however, we have some reason to think the expedition under General Miranda, and reported as British from the circumstance of that general having been recently joined by a British squadron. The accounts received via Boston of the capture of Cumana, must be premature, as the intelligence of such an event would have reached Trinidad at the time of captain Hinton's sailing.
That the Spaniards were in expectation of a most formidable attack being made on the province of Carraccas, was evident from the forces which had been levied to oppose the invading adventures.
Extract of a letter from Trinidad, dated May 1, 1806, to a gentleman in this city.
"I have not heard, with any kind of correctness, where General Miranda has been since he left New York. Admiral Cochrane will give him all possible assistance.
May 24. Mr. James Bruce, passenger in the schr. Charlotte Augusta, arrived here yesterday, in 9 days from Halifax, informs it was reported there, that Commodore Beresford had arrested capt. Whitby, of the Leander, for his outrageous

conduct off Sandy Hook. It was understood that Commodore Beresford was going to take the command of the Leander himself. Captain Whitby's conduct was very much reprobated at Halifax. It was believed he would be sent to England for trial, and that the vessels sent to Halifax by the Leander would be immediately released.
Letters to the 1st inst. have been received in this city from Trinidad, stating that the British frigate Jason, and sloop of war Lilly, had sailed from thence to Barcelona, for the purpose of joining Gen. Miranda, where it was understood he had arrived.
Captain Burrough, who arrived at Philadelphia on Wednesday in 20 days from Hamburg, informs that the Prussians at the time of her departure were erecting strong batteries at Cuxhaven which they had garrisoned with a formidable force. They did not, however, interfere in the civil affairs of that place, but permitted them to remain under the direction of the Governor appointed by the Senate. Denmark, it was supposed, would be compelled to shut the Eyder against the English, which will probably occasion that river to be blockaded.
BALTIMORE, May 22.
COMMUNICATION.
Our very distinguished fellow citizen, Wm. PINKNEY, the present attorney general of the state of Maryland, has taken his passage from here, with his family, in the Diana, bound to Liverpool, as minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the court of London. [The Diana sailed yesterday.]
If distinguished talents and unsullied virtue can obtain to this country the blessings of peace and neutrality, we may calculate on a successful issue of the mission of Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinkney.
We understand that Mr. Pinkney, still retains his office of attorney general, and that he has entrusted the discharge of the duties of that office, in the court of appeals, court of chancery, land office, Baltimore county civil and criminal courts, to JOHN SCOTT, Esq. who is authorized to supply such vacancies as may happen to occur in the deputy prosecutorships, and otherwise to represent the absent attorney general.
MORE VILLAINY.
On the 17th inst. the COASTING schooner Susan and William, captain A. Luce, bound from Boston to this port, was boarded by "his majesty's" frigate Cleopatra, and THOMAS WHITE, belonging to Portsmouth, N. H. was violently impressed and carried off to "serve the king." At the time this outrage was committed, the land was in sight, Cape Henry bearing north, distant 25 miles.
DOYLESTOWN, May 19.
Caution to Parents. —On the 23d of April, died in Chester county, a son of Mr. John Fell, aged between 4 and 5 years, in consequence of swallowing an old Jersey copper, which had lain in his stomach for thirteen months. The child often poked when taking its food, his feet and legs were swelled frequently, and his body at length swelled to such a degree, that the skin cracked in several places, and a yellowish water issued therefrom. Medical assistance proved ineffectual, and the little sufferer was called home.
This, and many other instances, should certainly excite parents and nurses to keep improper play-things out of the reach of children.
"Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana."
A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 25, 1806
MARSHAL'S SALES.
TO be sold, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Primate Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 11,450 dollars 94 cents, due and payable on the 1st Jan. last, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called
FORT-LEWIS,
Stated by the said Ross to contain 2603 acres. The sale will take place on the premises on Monday the 14th day of July next.
This estate having been before advertised and the sale postponed, it is deemed necessary to re-apprise the public, that though the sales formerly announced were postponed, on account of payments received from the defendant Ross, the sale last advertised would have taken place but for a mistake in the advertisement. The subscriber has no reason to suppose that the one now advertised will not take place, and if, contrary to his expectation, it should again be put off, the earlier public notice will be given, that those who are disposed to become purchasers, may not be put to any unnecessary trouble.
BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. (tds)
May 26, 1806
For Sale, by the subscriber,
 25 Hhds. Loaf Sugar  30 Hhds N E Rum  250 Casks Stone Lime (branded Knox)  2000 lbs. Pepper  20 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards  100 lbs Spanish Florant Indigo  50 Pieces White & Platillas  50 do Brown  20 Gasks Cut Nails and Brads, assorted  A few Casks of Raisins, assorted  8 by 10 Window Glass  A general assortment of Shoes. 
Henry Hovey.
May 26, 1806
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND.
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1806.
The Tunisian Ambassador left Washington on Thursday on his return home. He was accompanied by Mr. Cathcart, who will attend him we understand through the principal towns to Boston, from thence he will embark for Tunis. He took leave of the heads of departments, and those with whom he had formed an acquaintance, in the most respectful and friendly manner. His suit we hear did not accompany him, preferring an asylum in this free and happy country.— Federalist.
The ambassador plenipotentiary from the republic of Tunis to the U. States, arrived in this city last evening, accompanied by J. L. Cathcart, Esq. our late consul general near the states of Barbary. The minister is on a tour he intends making through the eastern states. We learn he will remain in this city for a few days. Balt. Amer.
By the last news from Europe, it appears that the Grand Seignior has resumed his ancient friendship for the French nation. He is a prince of a very active mind, and agility of person, of a fine graceful figure.
The British have been literally turned out of Hanover, without ceremony. Swedish Pomerania also is to be attached to the new German empire of the North, of which the late king of Prussia is to be the sovereign under this new and more honorable title.
Mr. Pitt may be properly said to be the architect of his country's ruin; and Mr. Windham, with all his energetic measures, is nothing more than a conspicuous mourner amidst the dreary waste which his former friends has made in England by his unfortunate councils. Bost. Chron.
When the late President Washington published his proclamation of neutrality, and in that act virtually repealed the treaty of alliance with the French nation, Austria, Russia, Prussia, Spain, Holland, Switzerland, Sardinia and Naples were then, with England, engaged in a kind of crusade against the French, because they had presumed to reform their own monarchy. At present France, Spain, Holland, Italy, "boot and all," with Prussia, Bavaria, Wirttemberg, Baden, Hesse Cassel, and probably Turkey, are all of them in a league offensive and defensive, and the British government is the only one at war with them. Thus in a short time, greater changes have been made than ever have been yet made in the world; although it is probable in the highest degree, great as these changes are, those that are to come will be even far greater than the past. Id.
All our differences with the British government are in a fair way to be amicably settled. But before we indulge in this prospect, we must first know in what manner this settlement is to be effected. Pray Heaven we are not going, under the wise, virtuous and independent administration of Mr. Jefferson, again to bring our substantial rights into question against the arbitrary claims and pretensions of the adherents of Mr. Pitt; or, to have a second edition of Jay's treaty, framed and established on the insulting principle of mutual complaints and concessions. When we can have an adequate indemnity for the past, and a reasonable security for the future, the point is then settled—and not before. If our seamen have been impressed and imprisoned; if the property of our citizens has been arrested and confiscated, by British adjudications; and our inoffensive countrymen inhumanely and even wantonly murdered, in our own waters; let the former be released, our property be restored, and the murderers punished.—This is the only settlement which ought now to be made. What is fast to-day, may not be law to-morrow. A new code of maritime regulations may be prescribed by the great continental powers of Europe, to which the British government may be compelled to submit, and it would have a very unpleasant aspect if we in America the authors and creators of all the recent changes in the world, should become a solitary dissentient from a salutary innovation. Besides, what is law for England, must be law for Spain, France, Holland and Italy. It is absurd in the nature of things, to conceive that we are to carry on our trade with certain nations by the modern, and with their enemy by the ancient law. That the doctrine of the old school is to favor England, and the doctrine of the new to ruin France. Justice to the impartial must be equal in its dispensation; and we will not yet believe that the present administration will adopt any other policy in our foreign relations. Id.
Saturday evening, arrived in this place Mr. COOPER, the celebrated Actor, he performs, we understand, on Wednesday next, in the part of HAMLET.— Norfolk Public Ledger.
The Celtic Academy at Paris, at one of its late meetings, submitted to the test an ingenious contrivance of one of its members which communicates the faculty of corresponding and conversing with persons of whose language you are entirely ignorant, without any preliminary study, without expense, embarrassment, or the least mental exertion. It was tried by 25 Academicians on the European languages, and this trial demonstrated, that by means of this discovery a person may travel wherever he pleases without an interpreter, that he may ask for every thing he wants, converse on every kind of subject interesting to a traveller, and even express metaphysical ideas. This process is intended to be made public.
A letter from Curacao, dated May 1st, says, that General Miranda's squadron passed by that place 3 days before, beating to windward; and that business on the Main was completely at a stand, owing to an expectation of Miranda's immediately effecting a landing.— Mer. Ad.
Extract of a letter from James Biddle (commanding gun boat No. 1.) to the Secretary of the Navy dated
CHARLESTON, S. C. May 14, 1806. "IT has been mentioned in several of the prints of this city, that a French privateer schooner has been and still continues cruising off this bar, to the annoyance of the commerce of the U. States. The report, however, is, I believe, incorrect. I have myself been out to sea at two different times, purposely to gain a sight of her; and after having spoken a number of vessels, bound in to Charleston from the various ports of the U. States; as also others, approaching the coast directly in for sea, neither of which had seen or heard any thing of a privateer, I returned hither this morning, convinced that the report was without foundation."
Captain Haff, of the ship Address, arrived at New York, states, that it was reported at Gibraltar, the 3d of April, that
Sir Sidney Smith, was bound to Algiers intending to bombard it.
Several letters received in New York from Curacao concur in stating that Miranda, about the 12th April, landed at Aruba, a small Dutch Island in sight of Curacao, where he exercised and recruited his forces preparatory to his descent on the Spanish Main. He sailed from thence about the 20th of April—This news is correct.— New York Gaz.
Capt. Wynkoop, of the Sperry Baker, in 16 days from Porto Rico, informs, that when he left that place it was reported that Gen. Miranda had effected a landing at Caraccas: That the Spanish government had sent to the City of St. Domingo, requesting assistance from Gen. Ferrand: who sent back word, that he would furnish 500 troops, provided a convoy was sent to protect them!— ib.
FROM THE HUDSON BEE.
Members of Congress, elected in New York in 1806.
   Districts.  Counties.  Members.      1  Suffolk and Queens  Samuel Riker.    2, 3  Kings, Richmond and New York  George Clinton, jr. Gurdon S. Mumford.    4  Winchester & Rockland  Philip Van Cortlandt.    5  Orange  John Blake, jr.    6  Dutchess  Daniel C. Verplank.    7  Ulster and Greene  Barent Gardener,†    8  Columbia  James I. Van Alen.    9  Albany  Killian K. Van Rensselaer,†    10  Rensselaer  Josiah Masters.    11  Saratoga, Clinton and Essex  John Thompson.    12  Washington  David Thomas.    13  Schoharie and Montgomery  Peter Swart.    14  Otsego and Delaware  John Russel.    15  Herkimer, Oneida, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence  William Kirkpatrick.    16  Chenango, Madison, Onondaga, Tioga & Broome  Reuben Humphreys.    17  Cayuga, Seneca, Ontario, Genesee and Steuben  Daniel W. Lewis,†    (The 3 marked thus † are federal.)
In Rhode Island, the legislature has met. Elisha R. Potter was chosen speaker, and Theodore A. Foster, clerk of the house [of representatives.] The votes for governor were, for her federal candidate, Mr. Jackson, 1662; for one republican, Smith, 1097; and for another republican, Arnold, 1094. No choice being made, and no provision in the constitution for the case, the assembly postponed its consideration to their June session.— ib.
In Vermont, the strength of parties may be gathered from a recent election of Censors to examine and revise the constitution, when the republican ticket obtained an average of 5,032 votes, and the federal list 1,670.— ib.
In Connecticut, the legislature is in session, Lyman Law is speaker of the [lower] house, and Sylvanus Backus and Thomas V. Seymour, clerks. The votes for governor (exclusive of 100 lost for the republican candidate) are for Trumbull 13,413. Hart 9,460, federal majority 3,653. The federal majority last year was 5,466; so that the republicans have gained 1,813 since that time. Gov. Trumbull's speech was short, beginning with a recommendation of attention to appointments to office [keep out the democrats.] Encouragement of domestic manufactures of iron, wool and flax is the only other object pressed on their deliberations.— ib.
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
Marshal Bernadotte has been presented by Bonaparte with the royal palace and domain of Trielsdorf, in Anspach.
The county of Dusseldorf, has been ceded by the king of Bavaria to France, and prince Murat appointed hereditary duke thereof.
The French minister of marine, has been dispatched to inspect the sea coasts of the channel.
An order passed the house of commons on the first of April, moved by lord Auckland, for the necessary documents to explain the nature and extent of the trade between G. Britain, her colonies in the W. Indies, and America.
The emperor Napoleon, as grand master of the order of the Iron Crown, has conferred the grand insignia of that order, on his highness prince Eugenius Napoleon of France, deputy king of Naples, his son, on prince Joseph Napoleon, and on prince Louis, his brothers; and on the princes Murat and Borghese, his brother-in-law.
Marshal Jourdan, is to take command in the city of Naples.
BURK'S HISTORY OF VIRGINIA.
The second volume of this interesting work, is printed, and now in the hands of the binder. Every exertion will be used to gratify the impatient wishes of the public, and in the course of a few weeks it is confidently expected the books will be ready for delivery. The lively interest which has been excited for the appearance of the work, entire; the decided marks of approbation which have accompanied each volume, render it desirable that the whole should appear, with as little delay as possible. Arrangements are therefore making to insure the completion with all practicable dispatch.— Pet. Int.
The French official Journal, in noticing the provisions of the bill brought into the Congress of the United States, against the pressing of American seamen by the English cruisers, subjoins the following observations:— Nat. Int.
"We can here perceive the energy of a nation which has some sense of her dignity. She has no navy; compared with England, she is feeble; but she is determined to make every effort to support the chances of war, to perish, if it be necessary, in defence of her honor and her rights. Well may such conduct put to the blush that other power, who, intimidated by the cannon of Nelson, betrayed the cause of nations, destroyed the character of sovereigns, and acknowledged the legality of the tyranny of the English on the sea."
These are not the paths which lead to glory.—From that moment, all the unprotected nations were delivered up to the oppression and the plunder of England, whose caprice constitutes the law to which they are obliged to submit. What a difference between the successors of Catharine and that great princess! Prussia is the only power who has not acceded to these principles so dishonorable to royalty. Denmark defended herself in her capital, which was bombarded, exposed herself to the greatest danger, but she was under the necessity of submitting to the influence of her neighbors. It will now be the honorable distinction of America to raise her voice, to claim with firmness the rights of all nations, & to maintain a cause which the intrigues, the threats and the gold of England have induced the powers of Europe to betray!"
HOUSE OF COMMONS.—April 2.
AMERICA.—Mr Rose gave notice of his intention to bring forward to-morrow a motion of the utmost consequence with regard to the intercourse of America with our West India colonies.—This motion he was urged to press, in consequence of what he heard was going forward elsewhere combined with a negotiation of great importance, which was known to be on the tapis. The idea of enabling the governors of the West India Islands to suspend our navigation laws during the war, struck him to be a project so alarming, that he felt it to be his duty at once to move for the production of such documents as he knew were calculated to show, not only the inexpediency, but the danger of such a proceeding.
Extract of a Letter from a respectable commercial House at Hamburg, to their Correspondent in Philadelphia dated Hamburg, April 5.
As this conveyance has been detained here till this day, we have still to add the important news, that Prussia, has declared all the ports on the North Sea, to be shut against the British trade and shipping. The Packets are however to go unopposed, and it is hoped that neutral ships from England, will neither be refused admittance. At any rate it is confidently expected that England will not blockade our port, and if this expectation proves founded, a brilliant trade, with your, and other neutral country's, will be the natural consequence. Large speculations in produce have been made on this account, by which coffee and sugar have advanced 10 per cent. logwood & fustic, 20 per cent. and most other goods, about 5 per cent. Grain has also risen 10 per cent. as a war in the Baltic is apprehended. Of Coffee hardly any is left, and the stock of all other produce is considerably reduced. If you learn from England, that no blockade will take place, it will be highly advisable to ship produce to our port, particularly coffee, sugar, rice, dye woods and specie. Insurance from your country to our port remains, 3 per cent.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at St. Louis to his friend at Lexington, (Ken.) dated April 24th, 1806.
"There has been no news here for some time worth relating, until the express arrived from Fort Adams, with letters to the general, of this purport, that he must have all his troops in readiness to start from this place as soon as possible, as the Spaniards are commencing hostilities; they have already got possession of Fort Adams.—The Indians show a great disposition to war, they have killed four men on the Mississippi river. The troops will leave this on the 30th of this month." [We are indebted to the gentleman who obligingly favored us with the foregoing extract, although we are confident the information it contains is incorrect. Our Natchez papers are to the 22d ultimo, and letters have been received in town to the same date, which make no mention of Fort Adams being taken, and we are confident an event of such importance could not have escaped notice at that place.]— Ed. Ken. Gaz.
The supercargo of the ship George arrived at Philadelphia the 20th inst. from Batavia, but last from the Cape of Good Hope, gives the following information.
Governor Jansson with the Dutch troops embarked the 4th, and sailed the 6th of March for Amsterdam. Immediately after the capture of the Cape, an embargo was laid upon all neutral vessels, which continued two months. This step was taken to prevent the intelligence of the capture of the Cape being carried out of the colony, as they were daily in expectation of the arrival of the French captain Leenonce, who, under the impression of the place being in the possession of the former owners, had sent in two British prizes, that he had captured off the Cape. The squadron alternately stretched out to sea, sending in vessels of every description that they met with. In the beginning of March they chased in a French frigate the La Volantier; this caused a great consternation among the inhabitants, and a terrible uneasiness with the English, the
batteries and fortifications were all manned, the officers riding to and fro, in their private dresses (lest the Frenchmen should discover the brilliancy of their red coats,) and effecting every precautionary measure against the attack of a fleet. The frigate shortly came to an anchor in the bay, and instantly surrendered to the boarding boats.—This frigate sailed from Brest with eleven line of battle ships; they fell in with some English ships, captured them and sent 300 prisoners in the La Volantier to the Cape; (they were landed in a miserable state, most of them having the scurvy.)
This frigate with five ships of the line, parted company with the eleven sail off the island of Maderia, and were destined to the eastward of the Cape of Good Hope. The information excited the attention of the English with no small portion of confusion, they began to raise entrenchments along the shore; issuing proclamations prohibiting the farmers upon pain of death, from suffering provisions, or any kind of supplies, voluntarily, or accidentally falling into the hands of the expected enemy. The sailing of the transports was suspended for two days; uncertain whether it would be more to their advantage for the enemy to be acquainted with the situation of the Cape or not. Many American vessels put in this place for refreshments, when they perceived themselves completely entrapped in an embargo. Petitions for release were handed to the governor repeatedly, but were always replied in vague and indistinct terms. The present state of affairs induced them to renew their request, when luckily those vessels bound to the westward had liberty to depart, and most of them sailed on the 12th of March.
Longevity.—Mr Bingley, in his tour through North Wales, speaking of the healthiness of the vale of Llesinmoig, says, (on the authority of Lord Lyttelton,) that not long ago, there died in that neighborhood an honest Welsh farmer, who was 105 years of age. By his first wife he had thirty children, ten by his second, four by his third, and seven by his two concubines.—His youngest son was eighty one years younger than the oldest; 800 persons, that descended from his body, attended his funeral. ( London paper. )
Lownes & Peirce, OPPOSITE the Bell Tavern and corner of the street leading to the river, have just received a large quantity of the first quality
BACON,
from Isle of Wight, cur'd by Robert and Richard Ricks:—Also, on hand, a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
A constant supply of the above articles will be kept and sold on the lowest terms. May 30, 1806
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the TRACT OF LAND whereon he now resides, containing upwards of 1300 acres, situated in Buckingham county, within five and a half miles of New Canton and three from Mr. Scott's Manufacturing Mill; there is a good dwelling-house upon it, with all the necessary out buildings, garden, &c. The situation is beautiful and as healthy as any in this part of the country; there is 2 or 300 acres of this land cleared and included in good fences and in fine order for raising of small grain and grass.
He wishes also to sell a tract of 400 acres, situated in the same county, within seven miles of New Canton; there are two small dwelling-houses upon this land, barns, tobacco houses, &c. the plantation in good order for cropping.
A credit of one, two and three years will be given a purchaser of either or both of the above mentioned tracts of land, upon his giving bond and approved security, and a deed of trust upon the property to secure the payment; or I would receive in payment, military land lying in Tennessee or Kentucky. For terms apply to Daniel or William Guerrant in New Canton, or the subscriber.
May 26, 1806. PETER GUERRANT. (3w3)
Thomas Rutherford, & Co.
ARE DESIROUS TO SELL.
A few Boxes 4 & 4 and 7-8 Irish Linens. A few Crates of Queens' Ware. And a quantity of Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks, Just received on consignment from Dublin and Liverpool. May 30, 1806 w12t
20 Dollars Reward,
WILL be paid to any person who will apprehend and safely deliver to the subscriber, at his plantation, on the Fluvanna river, about twelve miles above New Canton, in the county of Buckingham, a bright mulatto fellow, named NED, who ran away about the 10th day of last February. He is about 25 years of age, of middling stature, has a remarkable scar across his right cheek, a coarse voice, and when closely examined is apt to appear a good deal confounded.
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned against carrying said fellow out of the state, at their peril.
LINAEUS BOLLING. May 26, 1806. (w3w)
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD,
STRAYED from Ben Creek on the 13th instant, a SORREL HORSE, five feet two or three inches high, six years old, a bald face, all his feet white, his mane has been roached but nearly grown out, he is rather light made for his height, very spirited, trots and paces; any person delivering the said horse to me at Ben Creek, or giving such information that I get him again, shall receive the above reward.
THOS. LAWSON. Buckingham, May 26, 1806. (w3w)
TAKEN up by Edward Bass of Amelia county, two estray MULES—one a mare, of a mouse colour, no mark or brand, about four feet four or five inches high and three or four years old, stout and well made; appraised to forty five dollars—The other a horse, of a brown colour, marked with a white spot about four inches above the nostril, and the letter W on the left fore foot, about four feet high and three years old; appraised to forty dollars. February 13, 1806 (w3)
Foolscap & Letter Paper
For sale at this office.

WANTED as House-keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
W. WARDLAW Is receiving a large supply of MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, FAMILY MEDICINE, CHESTS, &c. by the Press, from London. Richmond, May 6, 1806.
Advertisement. In consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806.
JUST received from London, and for sale by Wm. Crozier, in Manchester, a complete and general assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds , All of the last year's growth. N.B. The above collection of seeds may be had at Mr. Oakley Philpotts' next door above Russell & Wallace's, main street, Richmond. William Crozier. Richmond, 7th March, 1806.
TO BE RENTED. THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
Marshal's Sale. TO BE SOLD, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 11450 dollars 94 cents, due and payable the first day of January next, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS . The sale will be made on the premises, on the 5th day of June next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. April 16, 1806.
THE subscriber is particularly requested by Messrs. Abbotts & Sheppard, (successors to Isaac W. Morris of Philadelphia, in the Brewing Business) to make known to the citizens of Richmond, and the public generally, that they mean to keep him supplied from time to time, with sufficient quantities of PORTER AND BEER From their Brewery, to answer the consumption of Richmond and the country trading therewith. The subscriber can say with confidence that judging from the sample heretofore received, that both the Porter and Beer is of superior quality, & will be sold as low as it can be had in Philadelphia. Orders from the country will be properly attended to. DANIEL TRIPLETT. April 17th, 1806.
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 Austerlitz—price 3s. April 23, 1806.
TO BE SOLD, For cash, at Tash's Tavern, Goodland county, on the 7th day of June next, by virtue of two deeds of trust, to us executed, by Mr. Gideon Hatcher, for the purpose of discharging his debts to William Galt, therein specified, A certain Tract or Parcel of Land , Containing three hundred and fifty acres, more or less, in the aforesaid county of Goodland, lying on the north side of the Three Chop'd road, adjoining the land whereon the said Gideon Hatcher now lives. DAVID JOHNSTON, CHARLES F. BATES, T. ustee. May 10th, 1806.
FOR SALE, WOODBURY MILLS, lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Cologne stones with elevators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business; situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Richmond. To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden paled in, all new, being lately finished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes. Terms of sale made known by Thomas Wilson, Esq. Richmond; or, by the subscriber near the premises. THOMAS HARRIS Jun. Powhatan c'ty, May 10, 1806. [ep3w&wif.]
Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBSON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery.
A. HEWES & Co. HAVE received a small quantity of very superior quality CHEESE; whole and cut HERRINGS; Alexandria BEER, of good quality; whole Island LIME; N. E. RUM; which with a general assortment of Groceries, they offer for Sale, either for cash, negotiable paper, or exchange for country produce. Richmond, 20th May, 1806.
Manchester Turnpike Company. AT a meeting of a board of directors, on the 10th of May, 1806, Resolved, That the Stockholders be required to pay into the hands of the treasurer, the further sum of four dollars on each share, on or before the 14th of June next. Resolved, That the clerk be instructed to call a meeting of Stockholders, to be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 14th June next for the purpose of deciding on business of consequence to the company. Extract from the minutes. James Brander, Clk. May 12th, 1806.
NOTICE. THE copartnership of Samuel Shelton & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; those who have claims against said concern, will apply to Samuel Shelton, for their adjustment; and all those indebted to said concern, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to him, or those he may authorise to receive the same, as no farther indulgence can be given. Saml. Shelton. John Staples. Jas. Walker, adm. for William Walker, dec. Warren, May 1, 1806.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe ware-house, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d M ch, 1805.
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND , about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Exor. of Exix. of S. Couch. BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS, have made their escape from the Penitentiary; I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3d day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and is a shoemaker by trade. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
Sales at Auction. ON Saturday the 31st instant, will be Sold, at the house of Didier Colin, deceased, all his Household Furniture , Consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, &c. and a number of Articles, useful and necessary in the Barber's profession. Upon all sums above 10 dollars, 90 days will be allowed; the purchasers giving notes with approved endorsers. Catharine Colin, Administratrix. May 20th, 1806.
WANTED. An active industrious WOMAN, of good character, accustomed to house work and to nurse young children. Such a one will either be hired for the present year or purchased at a liberal price. Apply to the printer hereof. May 20, 1806.
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale by the Subscribers, an extensive assortment of GROCERIES, AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: Muscovado Sugar, as-sorted; W. India Coffee; Antigua and Jamaica Rum; Country do. Cogniac & Peach Brandy; Holland Gin; W. India and Sugar House Molasses; L. P. Madeira Wine; Port, Sherry and Malaga do; Hebbert's Brown Stout; Martinique and Bordeaux Cordials; Basket Salt; Do in Sacks & Loose; Bullock's Cheese; Caldwell, Frasure & Cos Sup. Chocolate; Rice; Nutmegs, Pepper, Gin and Pimento; Mac and Cloves; Oil, Olives and Capers; Gun Powder, Young Hyson & Souchong Tea; Causier Containing 1 1-2 and 3 lbs. Gun Powder Tea; Pickled Salmon; Cut Herring and Shad; Patent Shot, assorted. A regular supply of LOAF SUGAR by the hogshead and barrel at the Philadelphia price. Fisher & Lesieur. May 20, 1806.
NOTICE. THE commissioners in a commission of bankruptcy, against Ephraim McQuillin, intend to meet on Monday the 24th day of June, at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of making a dividend of the estate and effects of said Ephraim McQuillin, (which dividend will be final) When and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are desired to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend. John Cunningham, } Assignees. John St. John, } Richmond, May 2, 1806.
We have lately received, 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.; 12 hds. molasses; 6 casks Malaga wine; 20 tiers & Bds. whisky; 4 pipes apple brandy; 15 bbls. do.; 12 crates Liverpool ware assorted; 10 do. stone do. 15 boxes cotton & wool cards do.; 4 tons casings assorted, viz. pots, ovens, skillets, spiders, and irons, teakettles and waggon boxes; 330 sacks salt; 100 bbls. cut herrings; 30 do. whole do.; 15 do. shad; 40 lbs. Spanish indigo; 15 lbs. numery; 100 pr men's fine shoes; 50 do. coarse do.; 500 lbs. Glauber salts. We have also on hand, Iron; German, Crawley and Bilmer Steel; Race & ground ginger; Pepper; Alpice; FF & F powder; Shot, assorted sizes; French brandy; Rice; Cheese; Wright and cut nails, assorted sizes; Snuff; Class ware, viz. 1-2 pt. tumblers and decanters, assorted sizes; Hats; Loaf sugar; Tanners & Linseed oil; Nova Scotia grind stones; Ground plaster in bbls; Good manufactured tobacco by the keg, for retailing; Tar; Weeding hoes; Nests woodware; Bed cords, leading lines and twine; Necklaces; Stone jugs, butter pots, chamber pots, wash basins, bake pans, churns, &c. &c. &c. We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copers and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1806.
Charlotte County. TAKEN up by Samuel Moore, the 2d of December, 1805, a Black STEER, with a white face, a crop and hole in the right ear and under-keel in the same, and swallow fork and under-keel in the left, about five years old, appraised to twelve dollars. A Copy—Teste, THOMAS READ, Clk. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Charlotte county, on Cub creek, a small Sorrel MARE, about four years old, four feet 6 or 7 inches high, a small star in her forehead, no brand perceivable, paces and gallops, but not well, hanging mane and switch tail, appraised to sixty dollars. WILLIAM PRICE. LOST, the SCRIP for nine Shares of Stock of the Bank of Virginia, viz. No. 109, for eight shares, dated 17th Oct. 1804, and No. 3090, for one share, dated 24th Feb. 1805. Whoever has found the above scrip will please to leave it at the Bank, as the subscriber intends to apply for a certificate. JOHN WARE. April 24th, 1806.
Advertisement. HAVING rented a Tenement near the Bank, formerly occupied by Mr. John P. Shields, I have thought proper to open an Entertaining, Boarding & Coffee House, Where any number of gentlemen (not exceeding twenty) may be accommodated. A good stable, forage, and every attention paid to render satisfaction to a generous customer. by STEPHEN W. GRAY. Richmond, April 18, 1806.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber near Bevil's bridge, in Chesterfield county, on February the 5th, 1805, a very notable fellow—He is about five feet five or six inches high, very knock-kneed, has uncommon large feet, a scar on his nose, is a very good black-smith, and his name is DANIEL. He wore away a negro cotton pair of breeches and waistcoat—Whoever will lodge him in any jail so that I get him, or will bring him to me, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid. Samuel Wilkinson. W8t*
Valuable Medicines. PUBLIC confidence has never been more liberally and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York. And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office. The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanlon, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Mother, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted. Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804. Sir, it would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm-Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape-worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c. HENRY ACKERMAN. To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c. "AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE." For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obhinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough. This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTAIN, Esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland. GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forefeits, and with obstruded and difficult breathing. On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTAIN.
HAMILTON'S Grand Restorative, Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other debilitative intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster, An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain. The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which, frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances. The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head ache. The Damask Lip-Salve.  Infalible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittant and Intermit-tant Fevers. Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies. For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady, The Indian Vegetable Specific. The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store. It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending "to the tomb of the Capulet," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity. To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines. Lee's Infalible Ague Drops. Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lozier, grocer, corner of Hudson and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fever, and in its violent degree, as for the lozenges to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathising neighbors, were administered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three doses only were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearlhill, Pearl Street, was severely afflicted with an intermittent; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Toly, who had suffered much from an obstinate intermittent upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obstinate intermittent. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific) — Four persons of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance was by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing malady.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the affection of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has never failed effecting a cure, and may without effrontery be termed INFALLIBLE. Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No 50 Maiden-lane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 1, 1804.
Mecklenburg County, March Quarterly Court, 1806. John Wilson, son of Lemuel, plff. Richard H. Walker, adm'r &c. of Thomas Vaughan, dec'd, who was adm'r debonors mov of Thomas Hoard, dec'd, William Gill, adm'r. &c. of Wagstaff Maynard, dec'd, Robert Saunders and Susanna his wife, Henry Chandler and his wife, Edmund Hoard, James Hoard, James Hoard, William Hoard and John Hoard, children and legatees of Thomas Hoard, dec'd. THE deft. Edmund Hoard, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in July next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in Richmond or Petersburg for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy. W. Baskervill.
Mecklenburg County, March Quarterly Court, 1806. Thomas Pritchett, plff. John Bowman, William French, Andrew Buchanan, George Buchanan, James Hopkirk, Ronald Crawford and John M'Kee, citizens of the kingdom of Great Britain, and surviving partners of Alexander Spiers, John Bowman, George Crawford, William French, Andrew Buchanan, George Buchanan, Thomas Hopkirk, James Hopkirk, Ronald Crawford, John M'Kee and Andrew Johnson, late merchants and partners acting under the firm of Alexander Spiers, John Bowman & Co. defts. THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the second Monday in July next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in Richmond or Petersburg for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy. John Dortch, d. c. m. c.
VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 27th day of March, 1806. Between John Michie, And Daniel Broadhead, junior and Thomas Miller, Henry Wood and William Sampson, defendants. THE defendant Daniel Broadhead, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.