Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-12-30 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1325.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Virginia Legislature....House of Delegates.
MONDAY, December 22, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the following bills...to wit:
An act concerning James Johnson;
An act concerning the glebe land of Martin's Brandon parish;
An act concerning William Britton and William G. Payne;
An act to amend the several acts empowering securities to recover damages in a summary way; and,
An act concerning William Farris;
They have also passed the bill, "For removing the district court from the Sweet Springs in the county of Monroe, to the town of Lewisburg in the county of Greenbrier," with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendment, and the same being twice read, was on the question put thereon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquit the Senate therewith.
Mr. Semple, from the committee of finance, made the following report:
The Committee of Finance, according to order, have had under consideration the subjects to them referred, and beg leave to submit thereupon the following REPORT:—
Estimate of the expenses of Government, from the 1st day of October, 1806, to the 31st day of December, 1807, inclusive, and of debts payable during that period—
  Expenses of the General Assembly the present session, appropriated for by an act of the Legislature, at their last session, 46,000 00   Expenses of General Assembly at the next session, 40,000 00   Officers of Civil Government, 70,000 00   Officers of Militia, 4,848 00   Criminal Prosecutions, 35,000 00   Expenses of Guards, 8,750 00   Slaves executed, 3,750 00   Slaves transported, 3,125 00   Richmond Public Guard, 18,750 00   Building the Manufactory of Arms, including unsatisfied claims, 4,000 00   Expense of manufacturing Arms, including officers' salaries and unsatisfied claims, 56,064 18   Foundery and Boring Mill, 7,500 00   For repairs to the James River Canal Warehouse, 100 00   Expense of Public Warehouses, 3,750 00   Expenses of removing convicts to the Penitentiary, and of their confinement therein, including officers' salaries, 10,000 00   Public services of District Court Clerks 3,860 00   Interest on the Public Debt registered, 5,900 00   Interest due persons who paid money into the treasury for British debts, 3,000 00   Pensioners, 5,000 00   Expenses of representation to Congress and the State Senate, 400 00   Instalment on State Shares in the Bank of Virginia, 30,000 00   Interest payable to the Bank in January and July next, 9,000 00   Commissioners of the Revenue, 13,500 00   Contingent Fund, 13,750 00   Surveyor of the Falls of James River, 300 00   To discharge the debt due to the representative of Doctor Thomas Walker, 3,522 57   For payment of Warrants that may be drawn on the Militia Fine fund, 400 00   Dollars 400,276 75 
For payment of sums which may be directed by special acts of the present session,
Resources to meet the foregoing Expenditures—
  Cash in the treasury on the 1st day of October last, 122,463 62   Probable receipts by the 1st January, 1808, on account of the Revenue of 1806, 200,000 00   Ditto on account of the Revenue of 1805, 84,000 00   Ditto on account of arrearages prior to 1805, 10,000 00   Surplus on Tobacco exported, 18,000 00   Tax on Law Process, &c. 16,000 00   Register's Fees, 2,000 00   Probable dividend on the State shares in the Bank, on the 1st January and 1st July next, 24,000 00   Probable receipts from Slaves transported, 2,000 00   Dollars 478,463 62 
YOUR committee take leave to remark, that the expenses calculated in the foregoing estimate, may be regarded as certain, whilst the receipts are only probable, that by anticipating the revenue of the succeeding year (as has been the practice) the actual expenditures exceeding the receipts at the treasury and producing an annual deficit, the revenue of an entire year will at length be thus exhausted, and the Legislature will be driven to the necessity either of borrowing the amount of a year's expenditure, or of raising in the course of one year by a tax on the people, a sum equal to the expenditure of two years; your committee believe that it is necessary to raise a greater revenue, annually, than has been raised for several years past, and therefore they beg leave to recommend it to the house to increase the taxes on law process in the superior courts, on all appeals, writs of error, and supersedeases, on all horses, mules, mares and colts (two only excepted on each farm, where the proprietor possesses no more) on all stud horses, and on all riding carriages, one hundred per cent. And to facilitate the collection of the arrearages of taxes prior to the year 1801; they recommend it to the house to provide for the appointment of a commissioner, giving him power to appoint agents in different parts of the state, and allowing him a compensation not exceeding 25 per cent. on all money collected and paid into the treasury.
Mr. Mercer from the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication which relates to the public guard, made the following report:
The committee appointed to enquire into the present state of the Public Guard, have, according to order, performed that duty, and come to a Report, which they beg leave to submit to the consideration of the Legislature.
Whereas by the report of the Captain of the Public Guard, herewith submitted, and that part of the Governor's communication which relates to it, it appears that this establishment is insufficient for the purposes for which it was instituted in the year 1800, combined with the services now required at the jail or penitentiary of this commonwealth: And whereas the services of the Public Guard have been, and are still specially appropriated at stated periods, for the benefit of the Bank of Virginia (as will be seen by a letter from the Cashier) and thereby thrown out of the proper channel of duty, and of consequence rendered inefficient towards the protection of the public arms and treasury of the state, in case of insurrection or any other emergency:
Resolved, as the opinion of the committee, that it is advisable and expedient to discontinue the said Public Guard.
Resolved, as the opinion of the committee, that ten able bodied men should be employed as turnkeys by the Executive, who being properly accoutred, may constitute a Guard to the Penitentiary; their pay and manner of service to be regulated by the Executive.
Resolved, as the opinion of the committee, that a company should be raised from the body of militia in the city of Richmond, either by draft or voluntary enlistment, and that this company being completely equipped and exercised once a week at least in their duty, and prepared to rally upon the shortest notice, at such place as may be appointed by the Governor, should continue three months in service; and the said company be renewed from time to time from the militia in the city of Richmond.
The committee are well aware of the complaint of hardship, which this proposition will probably excite on the part of the citizen of Richmond, when he is required without pay to discharge this duty.... But such impressions should surely give way to the reflection, that whilst he is in readiness to render active service to the commonwealth, in any emergency, he is enabled to protect with greater certainty his own property, and all that is dear to him, and better prepared to aid our common country in the hour of danger.
The committee have thus, with great respect for the better judgment of the Legislature, proposed this radical change in an establishment which has been in existence almost six years, and upon which the public had a right to place much reliance; believing such change calculated to afford to the property of the state the utmost security, and surely to lessen a vast expenditure of the public money.
On motion. Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table.
A number of petitions, which lay upon the table, were taken up, read and referred.
A petition of the members of the German Lutheran church, and other inhabitants of Loudoun county, praying that they may be authorised to raise a certain sum of money by lottery, for completing a church begun by the said German Lutheran society;
Also a petition of Richard M. Scott, attorney in fact for Robert Bristow, an inhabitant of the kingdom of Great-Britain, praying that certain lands lying in the county of Prince William, which were confiscated under the laws for confiscating the property of British subjects, during the revolutionary war, may be restored to him, and that the rents of said land, which have been received by the commonwealth, may be paid to him, for reasons in the said petition mentioned;
Also a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth, praying the passage of a law to incorporate the said town;
And the question being put on the reference of the said petitions, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, That the said petitions be rejected.
The house proceeded to consider the amendments proposed by the committee of the whole house to the bill, "To amend an act, entitled, an act, "To amend the several laws concerning slaves," which were heretofore laid upon the table, and the question being put upon the first amendment it was agreed to by the house.
The question being then put upon agreeing to the second amendment, which goes to strike out the four first sections of the said bill, it passed in the affirmative—The said sections are in the following words, to wit:
1. Be it enacted, that when any person residing within this state, shall obtain the right and title to any slave or slaves in any other of the United States either by bequest, descent or marriage, he, she or they thus acquiring such slave or slaves, may and they are hereby authorised to bring and remove the same in to this commonwealth. Provided always, that he, she or they, or in cases of infancy, his, her, or their guardian or guardians, bringing any slave or slaves into this state as aforesaid, shall and they are hereby required, within thirty days after the same shall be brought into this commonwealth, to appear before some magistrate of the county or corporation in which he, she or they, or his, her or their guardian may reside, and make the following oath or affirmation:—I, A. B. do swear that the slave or slaves which I have brought into Virginia from the state of _____ were acquired by me (or by C. D. my ward, as the case may be) by bequest, descent or marriage (as the case may be) and that I have not brought the said slaves or any of them into Virginia with an intention of selling them, nor for the purpose of evading the laws for preventing the further importation of slaves. So help me God.
2. The magistrate administering the said oath shall on application, deliver a copy thereof in writing with his certificate, that the same was taken before him, to the person taking the same.
3. And be it further enacted, that when any person or persons, inhabitants of any other of the United States, shall remove into this state, with a bona fide intention of settling and residing in the same, it shall be lawful for such person or persons to bring and remove also into this state his or their slaves: Provided always, that every such person shall within thirty days after bringing and removing his or her slaves as aforesaid into this commonwealth, appear before some justice of the peace or magistrate of the county or corporation wherein he or she intends to reside, and take the following oath:—I, A. B. do swear, that my removal into the state of Virginia, was with no intention of evading the laws for preventing the further importation of slaves, nor have I brought with me any slaves, with an intention of selling them, nor have any of the slaves which I have brought with me, been imported from Africa or any of the West India islands, since the first day of November, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight, so help me God; and shall moreover with such security as shall be deemed sufficient by the said magistrate, enter into and execute the following bond, payable to the overseers of the poor of the said county, the penalty whereof shall be equal to double the value of the slaves, brought by him or her into this state as aforesaid, which value shall be judged of by the said magistrate:—Know all men by these presents, that we _____ and to their successors, in the just and full sum of _____ current money of Virginia; to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said overseers or their successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, this _____ day of _____
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound _____ brought slaves into this commonwealth, under the provisions of an act of the General Assembly to amend an act, entitled "An act to amend the several laws concerning slaves;" now unless it shall be made to appear upon the trial of an action of debt upon this bond, that the said _____ brought the said slaves or some part thereof into this commonwealth for the purpose of sale, speculation, or in some manner either directly or indirectly to evade the laws of this state, for preventing the further importation of slaves, then the above obligation is to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, Sealed and delivered } [Seal.] in presence of } [Seal.]
And on the trial of such action, if it shall be proved, that the principal obligor in such bond, has broken the condition thereof, the jury shall find accordingly, and the judgment of the court shall be for the whole amount of the penalty of the said bond.
4. Every magistrate before whom the oath aforesaid and by whom the bonds aforesaid are taken, shall deliver the same to the clerk of the overseers of the poor of his county or corporation within ten days after the taking and execution thereof. And any overseer of the poor of such county may and he is hereby required, when he shall deem it necessary to institute an action of debt on the said bond, wherein the defendants shall be held to bail; which action shall be conducted at the same costs, and for the same uses as are directed by the aforesaid act, to amend the several laws concerning slaves.
On the motion of Mr. Love, seconded by Mr. Snyder,
Ordered, That the ayes and noes on the said question be inserted in the journal.
The names of those who voted in the affirmative, are Messrs. Reade, Scarborough, Nelson, Leake, Randolph, Beale, Patteson, Coleman (of Caroline) Hawes, John Christian, Cheatham, Hatcher, Barker, Roberts, Strother, Robertson, Mallory, Watts, Hunter, Summers, Willis, Forbes, Singleton, Richard Jones, Baytop, Miller (Goochland) Fleming, Bowe, Bathurst Jones, Storr, W. Poushee, Purdie, J. Johnson, Lightfoot, Greenhow, John H. Smith, Gaines, W. Hone, Aylett, Gregory, Shearman, William Gibson, Watson, Garrett, Williams, Hill, Hudgens, Lewis, Riddick, Robert Christian, Watkins, Lindsay, Mordaugh, Dunton, Harmanon, John Miller, James Jones, Irwin, Willis White, Archer, Moseley, Alexander, Benjamin Harrison, Carter B. Harrison, Redman, Yerby, Grigsby, Nichols, Rutherford, Gatewood, Sebrell, Dillard, John Jones, Burnham, Lee, Southall, Tazewell, J. H. Poushee and Semple—79.
And the names of those who voted in the negative, are Messrs. Garland, Taliaferro, Kinney, Watty, Brown, Warwick, Leftwich, Oey, Stephenson, Congleton, Edgington, J. Harrison, Gholson, George Miller, Clarke, Price, Wyatt, Love, Hunton, Blake, Greer, M'Kenzie, Blair, Anderson, Mims, Lundy, Mason, Coles, Sandford, Snyder, Donaldson, Cunningham, Simon, Lowther, Prunty, Hairston, Morgan, Hite, Reynolds, Morris, M'Kinney, Martin, Rozell, Powell, Chappell, Henderson, Bennett, Peyton, Ferrel, Field, Reeder, Evans, Buine, Estill, J. M'Henry, Ball, M'Kinley Penn, Hall Davis, Dyer, R. White, Coleman (of Putysylvania) Purnall, Kempe, N. Gibson, Marteney, Ellington, Fugate, Strickler, Jarrott, Thompson, Perry, Hamilton, A. M'Henry, Laidley, Tavener and Graham—78.
TUESDAY, December 23, 1806.
Ordered, That Messrs. Madison, Breckenridge and Preston be added to the committees for courts of justice and propositions and grievances, and Mr. Breckenridge to the committee appointed to bring in a bill, "To amend the act concerning the James river company."
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, "For opening a road from Point Pleasant, in the county of Mason, to Clarksburg, in the county of Harrison, and making certain appropriations therefor"—and the bill, "For the appointment of other trustees of Abingdon academy, and for other purposes."
They have also passed the bill, "To amend the laws of this commonwealth concerning discounts and offsets"—and the bill, "To amend the act, entitled, an act to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the amendments to the bill, "To amend the laws of this commonwealth concerning discounts and offsets;" the first and third amendments being read a second time, were on the question put thereon, agreed to by the house.
The second amendment being read a second time, was on the question put thereon, disagreed to by the house.
The fourth amendment being read a second time, was on the question put thereon, agreed to by the house, with an amendment.
(To be continued.)
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A considerable portion of this day's Argus has been devoted to the various information which has been received relative to the western conspiracy. This circumstance has caused the postponement of some original articles, on other subjects.
It is presumed that the most sceptical enquirer will now cease to hesitate in believing, that some military expedition has been attempted. Whether the object of the expedition, be the Orleans territory of the United States, as the Governor of Ohio seems to think, or the territories of Spain, as the president was informed, the success of the plot must be equally hostile to the peace, unity and prosperity of the United States. A conquest of Mexico by such a band of unprincipled outlaws, would plant on the borders of Louisiana, an insidious foe, who would use every means of artifice and force to detach both Louisiana and the western states from the union. It is highly probable, that Burr has not communicated the real extent of his design to but very few of his adherents, in order to prevent the procuring of evidence as well as to conceal the depravity of his scheme, and render it less repulsive to those whom he might wish to gain over.
In addition to the information, which is contained in this paper, we have received intelligence from Washington, that Governor Tiffin of the state of Ohio, having received the president's proclamation whilst the legislature was in session immediately communicated it to them, who deliberated on it with closed doors, and invested the Governor with prompt dictatorial power. That in consequence he sent an armed force which arrested fifteen of the suspicious boats at Marietta, in their passage down the Ohio. It is further stated that he had sent orders for an armed force to be stationed at Cincinnati, which from a great bend in the Ohio above that place, were likely to arrive before Burr's boats could get round by water. The Governor also issued process of arrest against a wealthy Irish adventurer of the name of Blennerhassett, who had been very busy in promoting Burr's plot. It is our own opinion, that more persons have been concerned in this infamous scheme, than are yet known, or probably ever will be known. We are happy to hear from the same source that Gen. Wilkinson had been tampered with unsuccessfully; we must acknowledge that we have entertained involuntary suspicions of him as well as of a militia General in Tennessee, who some time past, issued a thundering proclamation, rousing the resentment of the people against the Spaniards.
The refusal of the grand jury in Kentucky, to find the bill of indictment against Burr, is an extraordinary fact. Seventeen witnesses were examined, mostly the particular friends of Burr; although they might give favorable testimony of the nature of his plan, yet the simple circumstance of the mensa preparation of war-like stores which unquestionably has been made, should have been sufficient testimony to initiate the trial.
It is impossible to view even in prospective, the direful consequences of a dissolution of the union without sentiments of execration towards the wretches, who from selfish or malignant motives, could entertain the abominable idea of endangering the unity of these states. If this country had been conquered, as Europe was, by various hordes of ignorant Barbarians, it would be natural to expect, that they would partition it among them, and then make it a scene of discord and blood. But when the principles of representation and federation have rendered republican government capable of being permanent and widely diffused, mankind have a right to expect other destinies and a happier fate.
The geographical situation of the north American continent, is singularly favorable to the formation of an united society, connected by this of common interest and the protection of a common government. The country on each side of the Mississippi, bounded by the Allegany on the east and the Rocky mountains on the west, may be considered as the immense and fertile valley, which is separated by the Allegany mountain, from the Atlantic country. This mountain is almost every where accessible, and to the south, it entirely disappears; should a separation take place, these parts whose nature has not placed an obvious boundary, would become like Flanders in Europe, a constant scene of contest and war. Should the want of vigilance or of virtue on the part of the American people, cause them to incur the calamities which will inevitably result from disunion, in vain will they seek for a cause of separation in their mountains or their rivers. Nature has placed no insurmountable barriers to their happiness, liberty and peace. The stigma will rest on those who suffer the evils of discord and on human nature itself; despotism will triumph in the depravity of mankind, and philanthropy cease to hope.
THE BILL. "Further to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace," after some amendments from the senate, has passed into a law. In its present form the law invests one magistrate with cognizance of all causes where the subject in controversy, whether in the nature of debt or of detinue, trover and conversion, does not exceed $20. If the sum exceeds ten dollars, a stay of execution, if requested, is granted for forty days and either party is entitled to an appeal, to be tried in a summary way before the next monthly court. The law does not take effect until the first of June next.
The House of Delegates rejected the resolution to amend the constitution of the United States, proposed by the State of Kentucky.—Ayes 60.—Noes 88.
The following Remarks on the re-taking Buenos-Ayres are copied from the People's Friend, a New-York Paper.
This report would appear to be rather extravagant. In the first place, as to the
very circuitous manner in which the news has come. It comes from Panama to Havanna—from Havanna to New-York. Buenos-Ayres lies in latitude 34, 35, S. longitude 58, 26, W. Panama which is on the other side of the continent, and which lies on the Pacific ocean, is in latitude 8, 48, N. longitude 80, 15, W. Supposing a straight line to be struck, and not calculating for westing, the distance from Buenos-Ayres to Panama would be 2393 miles! Then from Panama to Havanna, which latter place is in latitude 23, 12, N. longitude 82, 15, W. the distance is at least 1000 miles more, in a straight line. The news must have gone from Buenos-Ayres to Panama by land, and must have taken at least a month, for every body knows the inconvenience of travelling through that country. Then from Panama to Havanna—and then from the Havanna to this place. Now, several vessels from Buenos-Ayres have been spoken at sea within eight weeks past, who did not relate any thing of this extraordinary intelligence.
The battle is said to have taken place on the 8th of Aug. which is more than four months ago—and 1900 of the Spaniards are said to have been killed and taken 1500 of the British! A greater exploit than is recorded in the annals of the modern Spanish History. It is however a very ingenious report, and was probably fabricated by the Municipality of Havanna to check the flame of disaffection and revolt. We wonder how these brave Dons have disposed of the British shipping!
EXTRACTS
From the proceedings of the House of Delegates of Maryland.
The report on the resolutions of the state of Tennessee was read the second time and the question put, that the house concur with the said report, and assent to the resolutions therein contained? Resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 57—Nays 9—which were sent to the Senate.
The report on the resolutions of Kentucky was read, the resolutions therein contained assented to, and sent to the Senate.
The following resolutions were assented to, and sent to the Senate.
Resolved, That our Senators in the Congress of the United States be instructed, and our representatives requested, to take all legal & necessary measures, to use their utmost exertions, as soon as the same may be practicable, to prohibit the importation of slaves into the United States from the coast of Africa, the West-Indies, or elsewhere.
Resolved, That the Governor be and he is hereby requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to our Senators and representatives in Congress, also to the Executives of all the different states in the union, with a request that the same may be laid before their respective Legislatures, for their concurrence.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
INTERESTING DEBATE In the Virginia House of Delegates.
Wednesday, December 17.
Mr. T. B. Robertson presented the following resolution, accompanied by a few remarks:
"Resolved, That the Legislature of Virginia continue to view with the highest approbation, the firm, just and liberal policy, which characterises the conduct of the government of the United States towards foreign nations."
Mr. MILLER (of Powhatan.)—I feel myself, sir, on the present question, reduced to a most delicate situation. I had supposed that the resolution, which we adopted yesterday, would have been amply sufficient for the mover of this resolution. I find however, that gentlemen are not yet contented with the declarations which this house has made; and that they are anxious to hurry it into measures, which I had hoped our present situation would have withheld.
Sir, it is not my intention to refuse my warmest approbation to the general acts of this government. Generally speaking, I believe the present administration to be as perfect and as useful as any administration could possibly be. But, sir, this is not the question before the house. Why did not gentlemen boldly come out with their views? Why did they not declare that the present resolution is not meant to apply to the measures of the government, generally considered; but that a few particular acts were particularly implied, though not expressly designated by this resolution? Sir, this is the real object of the measure: It is intended to enlist our approbation on the side of those measures, which were specifically adopted towards Spain and Great Britain.
On these points, sir, I am not prepared to say that the government has acted wisely; And why? Because there are only two means, by which the wisdom of any measure can be tested; and neither of these is in our possession on the present occasion. We must either have the grounds of any particular measure fairly laid open before us; or its consequences must have appeared, before we can decide whether it was or was not a wise measure. But, sir, how can I vote for this resolution, when on both these points, I do not possess the necessary knowledge? I have no means of information, but through the public prints. I have no intimacy with those great men who guide the affairs of our government. I have not all the documents before me requisite to form an opinion; and these measures cannot yet be judged of by their effects. How then is it possible for me to say, that with respect to these points, the best and wisest course has been pursued?
I have an additional objection, Sir, to this resolution. I do not deem it republican to be bringing forward these addresses to our Executive Magistrate. Some gentlemen have however contended that there is an inconsistency between my practice during the last winter and my professions during the present. But our affairs were then in a very different crisis; and called for very different measures. The President had solemnly declared, that Spain had violated our territory; that she had pirated upon our commerce; and that Great Britain had interpolated new principles into the laws of nations. The public sentiment at that moment called for an avowal of our opinions; and the best interests of
our country required that foreign nations should see the confidence which we reposed in our administration. But there is this other fact worthy of our consideration; that the measures adopted towards those nations, had not then been acted upon. But does any such crisis exist at present? Are not our affairs in a better train than they were then? Is it necessary always to be whispering into the ear of the president that we love him? Let this principle once go into general use, and it will soon lose all its effect. No man in private life sets any value upon praises and thanks, which are lavished without discrimination; and the position is equally true as to any public officer.
But, sir, I consider this as an anti-republican resolution, on another ground. It is well known that there are certain men in this country, who have lately dared to differ from the administration. For years, have not these men been devoted to the service of their country? On mere points of expediency too has this difference of opinion been created. Shall we then throw our whole legislative weight into the scale of those, who may hereafter oppose them before the people? Shall the legislature of the states put down the congressional minority; that little Spartan band, whose motives no man has dared to suspect? Is this republicanism?—There was a time, when the republican party of this country used to censure the repeated addresses, which were lavished upon Gen. Washington and Mr. Adams. Shall we now then betray an inconsistency with these professions? Is this the close-woven republicanism, of which we used to boast so much? Sir, this sort of republicanism is too flimsy to last for our interests. You may dart a sliske through it. As for my part, I would not wear it for lining.
But let us recollect another consideration. There are other men in the administration, besides the President of the United States. One of these officers has been held up as a candidate for the next presidential election. I do not say, sir, which I will support; whether it be James Madison or James Monroe. But it is not extremely improper for us to commit ours-lves even in the most indirect measure on this momentous question; and to declare by implication, which of these candidates we shall support? Sir, we were not sent here to legislate for the United States. We were not delegated to engage in electioneering tricks; to say that this man is right and ought to be trusted; that man is wrong and ought to be turned out. No, Sir, we were sent here to legislate on local concerns.
But let it not be supposed from any thing I have said, that I have relinquished my confidence in the President of the United States. In his patriotism, his talents, and his wisdom I repose an entire confidence. But whence the necessity of continually pouring it into his ear? Why attempt to swell any man's bosom with adulation; little liable as our present chief magistrate is to its influence?—But, Sir, there are other men too in whom I do confide. We came here for the general purposes of legislation and not to promote electioneering tricks; And therefore I am opposed to this resolution.
I know, Sir, I shall be in the minority, but like the minority of the last winter, I am proud that it will be a virtuous one. (To be Continued.)
From the National Intelligencer.
The obscurity, that has for some time enveloped the projects of Aaron Burr, begins to give place to facts. From a great variety of information received from various quarters, we believe, it may be confidently said—
1. That a military plan has been formed; and 2. That Aaron Burr is the leader of it.
The letters subjoined are derived from a respectable source, and the circumstances they detail are but links in the chain. From many circumstances of the same nature, the object contemplated would seem to be of no mean grade. What it precisely is may be considered as a matter of some doubt. Indeed it is extremely probable that it will be made to accommodate itself to the degree of success with which the first steps taken shall be crowned. That views, hostile to the Spanish possessions, and embracing a dismemberment of the union are entertained, is proved by a thousand circumstances. Whether either, or both of these exploits will be directly attempted can only be ascertained by events.
It appears to have been planned, that the different bodies of volunteers should unite at Natchez the beginning of December. Should the proclamation and orders of the president reach that place in time, where we have two gun boats, it is possible the scheme may be crushed in its embryo states. Should it however have previously passed on, or should its numbers enable it to proceed without a check, New Orleans may be the point of attack, the shipping at which place may be seized to aid in carrying on an enterprise against Vera Cruz. At all events, however, whatever momentary triumphs may crown these treasonable schemes, they will soon and vigorously be crushed by the arm of government; and it will be seen that the Western people will do their duty.
Our decided opinion is that there ought to be no reserve on this subject. Treason and traitors are entitled to no reserve; and the people of the United States, without being unnecessarily alarmed, ought to be enabled to appreciate the danger that menaces them. Under this impression we shall give publicity to every fact of importance that we can collect, and even to rumors of any consequence, carefully separating the one from the other, to avoid doing injustice to those who may be erroneously implicated.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to a member of Congress, dated November 26th 1806.
For some weeks past the rumor and appearance of emissaries through the Western country and particularly in the town of Meadville, excited considerable apprehension among the friends of peace and of the union here. But the improbability then that any expedition or assembly of people would be attempted, led us to construe as favorable as possible, the rumors that were excited, and the designs that were mani-
fested. We could not then believe that when a captain Davis and a colonel Smith appeared in this town; offering to engage as many adventurers as would accept their proposals of assembling at Beaver, on the Ohio, and of embarking there under the secrecy to be imposed on them by an oath, upon some private expedition under col. Burr, that any seriously was intended against the peace of the United States. Whether any such thing is yet intended, a few weeks will devolpe. However, on the 24th instant, in consequence of the proposals of Davis and Smith, and their private agents, nine men, after disposing of their property and settling their affairs here, embarked from this town for Beaver, with the express intention of joining the secret expedition under colonel Burr. The names of the adventurers are, Frederick Haymaker, esquire, Luke Hill; Owen Aston, William Davis, Hugh Allen, James Knox, James Kennedy, John Gelvin, a man of the name of Chichester, and another, of the name of Burnside, Samuel Lord, the marshal's deputy for this district, with three or four others are preparing to depart on the same business in a day or two; Charles I. Reed, Stephen Wolberton, and a doctor, I think Mulholm, is his name, from Erie county, have passed through this place, on the same expedition, also a number to the amount of eight or ten, from the western part of the state of New-York, on their route through this place openly avowed similar intentions, and held mighty meetings with their brethren in enterprise here. The doctor is by his own account an agent in the transaction; he informed me that they had three large boats built on Beaver, under the direction of Comfort Tyler, of the state of New-York, who is now at Beaver, and that they would embark from thence on the first Monday in December next. Hugh Allen, after he had returned from Pittsburg, whither he had been sent by his associates here, informed me that he had been introduced to Comfort Tyler, and had arranged his plan with him. There were very flattering prospects of wealth held out to them, & the needy & desperate embarked in it with avidity. An oath, they say, will be administered to them at Beaver, before they will be informed of the object of the expedition, & those unwilling to go will be liberty to return under that injunction of secrecy. They calculate on the information from their leaders that the expedition will be supported by more than 5000 men, and if the information we receive from travellers be correct, they have accommodations provided for that number along the Ohio, in different places. A salt merchant of the name of Kilby, went through Meadville, on the 23d inst. and said he had sold to the projectors of the expedition seven hundred barrels of salt for their use. It is said that some of the Wilkins' family in Pittsburg are engaged in it, and though the expedition is kept very secret in Pittsburg, many adventurers there are engaged in it. What I mention from information may not be true, though it is derived from some of themselves. But I have seen those I mention in this place, embarked in canoes in French creek, and heard them huzza a farewell to Meadville. They are all federalists, and cordially unfriendly to the government. They even declare that no democrat, or man friendly to the government should be permitted to participate in their enterprise, as no such man could be trusted. The people here are much divided in their conjectures upon the expedition. Some believe that an attempt is projected to separate the western from the eastern states, and add them to Louisiana.
November 27th.
There is something of moment and I apprehend of danger on foot. Since I wrote the above Jabez Colt, Ralph Martin, James Gibson and Samuel Lord, have departed for Beaver. Colt and Martin expect commissions—Israel Miller is also gone from Erie.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 24. BURR.
From information received from the westward we are told that Mr. Burr was, in the latter part of November, at Louisville, which is about sixty miles from Frankfort.
We are also informed that three drafts, amounting to 10,000 dollars, drawn by Burr, endorsed by Blennerhassett, and accepted by Ogden of New-York, the relation of Dayton, have passed through the hands of Alexander Henry, merchant of Philadelphia. Ogden is stated to be possessed of little property.
We have perused a letter, which among other things states the following:—
That some men high in office in Kentucky are concerned in Burr's project.
That an offer was made to—
of letters of introduction and credit to a member of Congress who was concerned by which he would have received advances payable in Kentucky or Orleans.
That Burr has his emissaries in Washington, who watch the cabinet, and give regular information. That in a certain event Burr will come to Washington—the event is represented to be the executive taking serious measures to stop his enterprise; in which case it is said he will take this step with the view of drawing the attention of the people and government to himself while his plans are progressing in the West. Twelve days is the period named for his probable arrival in Washington.—Nat. Int.
Burr left Cincinnati for Louisville Nov. 23d. The grand jury were to meet at Frankfort on the first of December.—Ib.
It will be satisfactory to our readers to know that orders were some time since issued to call out a sufficient body of the militia of the state of Ohio, and the other states and territories on or adjacent to the Ohio river, for the purpose of guarding against any unlawful enterprise that might be attempted.—Ib.
Extract of a letter dated Cincinnati, Nov. 24 1806.
"I have been engaged on a long letter to—relative to two boats which passed this on Saturday morning last, loaded with arms and military stores. There were about eight gentlemen on board, besides hands, who are French. Col. Burr
was at Cincinnati when they passed, and set out yesterday for the falls."
Men who had been previously in the company of three boats, represent that—
"They had a number of arms displayed in one of the apartments of a flat-bottomed boat well fixed off, with fixed bayonets, and in fine order. The rest of the muskets were in boxes. The flat boat was about 60 feet, and the keel 80 feet long; both heavy loaded. The keel they could not well see, as it was covered with a tarpoling. They said, on being asked, what those arms were for, that they were private property, and that the boats belonged to Mr. Berthoud of Louisville."
FRANKFORT, (Ken.) December 5.
THE GRAND JURY are happy to inform the Court, that no violent disturbance of the public tranquility, or breach of the laws, has come to their knowledge.
We have no hesitation in declaring, that having carefully examined and scrutinized all the testimony which has come before us, as well on the charges against Aaron Burr, as those contained in the Indictment preferred to us against John Adair, there has been no testimony before us which does in the smallest degree, criminate the conduct of either of those persons; nor can we from all the enquiries and investigation of the subject discover that any thing improper or injurious to the interest of the government of the United States, or contrary to the laws thereof, is designed or contemplated by either of them.
December 5th, 1806.
Abra. Hite, foreman, William Steele, George Madison, John Patrick, Thomas Lewis, Richd. Apperson, P. B. Ormsby, George Greer, Richd. Davinport, E. M. Covington, Abraham Owen, Thomas Johnston, Robert Johnson, Nicholas Lafon, John Kenton, N. Miller, J. Winlock, Richard Fox, Richard Price, Nathl. Hart, John Bacon, Thomas Respass.
A true copy from the records of my office as clerk of the district court of the United States, in and for the Kentucky district, this 5th day of December, 1806, and of the independence of the United States the thirty-first.
Attest, THOS. TUNSTALL, C. K. D. C.
There were seventeen witnesses, mostly the intimate friends of Col. Burr. It appeared clearly on the examination that the rumor circulated throughout the United States, that Col. Burr's object was to divide the union, and to separate the Eastern from the Western states, is totally false and groundless.
The whole proceedings will be published in a few days, containing the testimony of all the witnesses—amongst whom are Street and Wood, editors of the Western World; which will, we are authorized to say, give entire satisfaction to the public as to Col. Burr, and acquit him of all suspicion of improper views.—Palladium.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 23.
The following extract from a letter, dated Lexington, (Ken.) Nov. 30, has been politely handed to the editors:
"Yesterday, at Frankfort, judge Sebastian was convicted, on the evidence of judge Innes, before the legislature, of receiving a Spanish pension some years ago. Innes produced a letter, given to him by Sebastian, from the governor at Orleans, with a proposition to send 200,000 dollars, and some cannon to Kaskaskia, if Sebastian, Innes, col. Nichols and Wm. Murray, would use their influence to deliver the western country to the Spaniards. The three latter declined having any thing to do with it; Sebastian declared himself willing to be governed by their determination, but received 6,000 dollars."
The havoc made by Bonaparte in Europe is a striking instance of awful and extensive retribution.
The coalition formed against France, soon after her revolution, for the avowed and unjust purposes of compelling her to restore the old monarchy, excited in that nation the military spirit, but for which Bonaparte might have now been in comparative obscurity! Their unrighteous war against France made her a military nation—and this military nation produced a hero, and made him an emperor.
By one of those reactions which mark the hand of Providence, this offspring of their iniquity has become the instrument of their punishment; a scourge to those who forced him into power.
If the monarchs of Europe will consider Bonaparte as a devil incarnate; let them consider also, that by their own wicked intentions he was raised, and that it is not wonderful if they are at last given over to be tormented by him!—Witness.
DEATH.
Departed this life, on Tuesday the 16th inst. at his seat, (Juniper Hills,) in Lunenburg county, Mr. WILLIAM COWAN, in the 56th year of his age. Whilst he continued the practice of the law, he deservedly obtained the reputation of an able advocate & an honest man; as a husband he was tender and affectionate; as a parent kind and indulgent, as a master very humane, and as a neighbor much esteemed; he possessed his reason and memory to the last moment of life, and uniformly declared his firm and unshaken belief in the Christian Religion, of which he was a zealous professor for upwards of twenty years: He was a virtuous and useful member of Society; he has left an affectionate wife and two dutiful children to bewail their irreparable loss.
FROM THE PARIS ARGUS
ASSEMBLY OF THE JEWS.
The speech delivered by the commissioners of his imperial and royal majesty at the assembly of the Frenchmen professing the worship of Moses, in the sitting of the 18th September.
Gentlemen,
His majesty the emperor and king has seen with satisfaction your answers; he has charged us to make known to you, that he applauded the spirit which dictated them. But the communications which we come to make to you in his name, will prove much better than our words, all that this

assembly has to expect from his august pro-
In presenting ourselves anew, gentlemen, in this hall, we again find the impressions and the thoughts which agitated us when you received us in it for the first time. Indeed, who would not be seized with astonishment at the sight of this assembly of enlightened men, chosen from among the descendants of the most ancient people of the earth? If any personage of past ages should revisit the light, and that such a spectacle happened to strike his eyes, would he not think himself transported within the walls of the holy city, or would he not think that a terrible revolution had renewed human things to their very foundation? He would not be mistaken. Gentlemen, it is at the close of a revolution which threatened to swallow up religions, thrones and empires, that the altars and thrones rise on every side to protect the earth. A senseless crowd had endeavored to destroy everything; a single man came and repaired all. The whole world and the past since its origin were presented to his eyes; he saw spread over the surface of the globe, the scattered remains of a nation as celebrated by its debasement as any people ever was by its greatness. It was just he should busy himself with its fate, and it was to be expected that these same Jews, who hold so great a place in the remembrance of men, would engage the attention of a prince who must forever fill their memory.
The Jews, loaded with the contempt of nations, and often the butt of the avarice of sovereigns, have not yet been treated with justice. Their customs and their practices sequestered them from societies, who shunned them in their turn; and they have never ceased attributing to the humiliating laws which were imposed upon them, the disorders and vices with which they are reproached. Even at this day they explain the disinclination of some of their brethren for agriculture and the useful professions, by the little confidence which can be had in the future, by men whose existence has depended for so many centuries past on the spirit of the moment, and on the caprice of power. Henceforward, having no more cause of complaint, they will be unable to justify themselves.
His majesty would have no excuse to remain to those who should not become citizens. He assures you of the free exercise of your religion and the full enjoyment of your political rights. But in exchange for the august protection which he grants you, he requires a religious guarantee and the entire observance of the principles emitted in your answers. This assembly, such as it is now constituted, could not alone afford it. Its answers, converted into decisions by another assembly of a still more awful and more religious form, must be placed beside the Talmud, and thus acquire in the eyes of the Jews of all countries and all ages, the greatest possible authority. This is also the only means to answer the greatness and generosity of his majesty's wishes, and to make all of your religion, experience the happy influence of this memorable epoch.
The great number of commentators of your law, has no doubt altered its purity, and the diversity of their opinions must have thrown into doubt most of those who read them. The question is then to render the universality of Jews the important service of fixing their belief upon the matters which have already been submitted to you. To meet in the history of Israel with an assembly invested with an authority capable of producing the results which we expect, we must go back to the grand sanhedrim. It is the grand sanhedrim which his majesty proposes to convoke at this day. This body, fallen with the temple, is going to reappear, to enlighten throughout the world the people whom it governed. It is going to recal them to the true spirit of their law, and to give them an explanation of it worthy of causing to disappear all the lying interpretations. It will tell them to love & to defend the countries they inhabit, and it will teach them that they owe all the sentiments which attach them to their ancient country, to the place where, for the first time since their ruin, they can raise their voices.
In fine, according to ancient custom, the grand sanhedrim will be composed of seventy members, without counting its chief; two-thirds, or thereabouts, will be rabbies, among whom will first appear those who are here present, & who have approved the answers; the other third will be chosen by this assembly itself, from among its members and by secret ballot. The functions of the grand sanhedrim will consist in converting into a doctrinal decision the answers already given by the assembly, together with those which may yet result from the continuation of its labors.
For, you hear it gentlemen, your mission is not yet fulfilled; it will last as long as that of the grand sanhedrim; it will only ratify and give a new weight to your answers. Besides, his majesty has been too well satisfied with your intentions and your zeal, to dissolve this assembly before having terminated the grand work in which he has called it to co-operate.
Prior to every thing, it is proper you should appoint by secret ballot a committee of nine members, which may prepare with us their matters that are to form the subject of your new discussions, and of the decisions of the grand sanhedrim. You will observe that in the composition of this committee, the Portuguese, Italian and German Jews be in like manner represented. We also invite you to announce, without delay, the convocation of the grand sanhedrim to all the synagogues of Europe, that they may send to Paris deputies capable of furnishing the government with new lights, and worthy of communicating with you.
STATE PAPER. Circular letter addressed to the Russian ministers at foreign courts. "It is generally known, that in consequence of some suggestions, from M. Lesseps, commissary general of French commercial relations, the counsellor of state M. D'Oubril received order to repair to Paris, there to discuss the means of re-establishing Peace between Russia and France. Animated with the purest sentiments, his imperial majesty embraced this opportunity, in the hope of being able to put an end to the calamities by which Europe had
been so long desolated; and as a necessary consequence of this disposition, his majesty was naturally desirous to conclude no peace for himself, which should not establish general tranquillity upon solid grounds and which should not be at the same time honorable both for Russia and her allies.
"The instructions which M. D'Oubril received, perfectly corresponded with these his majesty's wishes; it was only upon the principles which have been mentioned, that he was authorised to treat with the French government; but every just and equitable proposal was declined by that government, and M. D'Oubril was prevailed upon to sign an instrument, by no means calculated to secure the object his imperial majesty had in contemplation. He has, therefore, refused to ratify it without the smallest hesitation, a fact which has been communicated by the imperial government to the cabinet of the Tuileries.
"Fully sensible of the happy consequences which would result from an approximation between the two powers, upon equitable principles, his imperial majesty has at the same time instructed his minister, to again signify to the French government the grounds upon which he will be ready to renew the negotiation, and which are the only conditions he can admit, for they involve the general good, the dignity of his throne and the welfare of his allies. The manner in which they will be accepted or declined by the French government, will enable Europe to estimate the degree of sincerity with which France made pacific overtures at different times.
"In making this communication to your excellency, in order that you may impart it to the court at which you reside, I have the honor to be, &c. &c. (Signed) "BUDBERD." St. Petersburg, 4-16 Aug. 1806.
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives.
Monday, December 22.
The Speaker informed the House that he had received a letter addressed to the House, from Isaac Williams, a deranged man, and the same person who had communicated an address to the House at the last session, on which no order was taken.
Mr. Clinton presented sundry petitions from the inhabitants of the city of New-York, praying for the adoption of measures for the defence of that port, which were referred to the committee on so much of the message of the President as relates to fortifications.
Mr. Clinton moved to print them, which motion was negative—Ayes 46—Nocs 60. On motion of Mr. M. Williams.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extending the power of granting injunctions to the judges of the district courts of the United States, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Alston, from the committee appointed on so much of the President's message as relates to exploring the western waters made a report.
The report concisely notices the benefits derived from the appropriations already made towards effecting this object, and concludes with a resolution appropriating $10,000 for a year further to enable the President to explore the western waters.
Referred to a committee of the whole House on Thursday.
Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Mr. Elliot rose for the purpose of offering the resolutions of which he had given previous notice. He said he should not on this occasion avail himself of the ordinary indulgence of the House so liberally accorded to members who made long speeches on short resolutions. If the resolutions should be seconded, he would briefly state their general object, and then move their reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, and if so referred, he would on a future day (for the state of his health did not admit of it on this day) assign at length his reasons for them.
Mr. Elliot then offered the following resolutions—
1. Resolved, That it is expedient to make provision by law for the further and more effectual protection of the commerce, the seamen, the harbors, the coasts and the frontiers of the U. S.
2. Resolved, That for the great purposes of national protection and defence, it is expedient to provide by law for repairing, manning and supporting in actual service the whole of the frigates and smaller vessels of war belonging to the U. S.
3. Resolved, That it is expedient to provide by law for defraying the expense incident to building two new frigates to supply the places of the Philadelphia, which was lost during the late war with Tripoli and the General Green, which has been condemned as unfit for service.
4. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for preparing two or more navy yards, and navy arsenals, situated on or near the margin of the ocean, for the reception of ships and vessels of war, and for other naval purposes.
5. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire what provision it may be necessary to make by law, in relation to the location, establishment, and superintendence of navy yards and navy arsenals; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
6. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire what further measures are necessary for the protection of American seamen, and for their release and indemnification, when impressed into foreign service by the officers or subjects of foreign powers; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
7. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the situation of the ports and harbors of the United States, into the practicability and propriety of a general system of fortification, and the expense with which it would be attended; and also into the best method of fortifying the port of New-York, and the other prin-
cipal ports which are now in a defenceless state: and that the said committee report a statement of facts, with their opinion thereon to the House.
8. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of investing the President of the U. States by law with ample powers, to cause every aggression and attack upon the rights, the honor, and the interest of the United States, which may be committed or commenced by the officers, citizens, or subjects of any foreign power within the ports and harbors of the United States, within the waters under their jurisdiction, and upon the high seas, within certain distances of the coast, to be immediately repelled and effectually chastised; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
9. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to revise the existing laws respecting the militia; to devise means for completely arming and equipping for actual service, and for more effectually organizing and disciplining the whole of the militia of the United States, in order to render it an efficient force for the protection of the U. States from invasion by any foreign power; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
The clerk having read the resolutions, Mr. Elliot moved their reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
It was suggested that most, if not all the subjects embraced by these resolutions, had been already referred to committees appointed on the several members of the President's message, and that consequently a similar reference to other committees would, without any good purpose being attained, tend to complicate the proceedings of the House; and a question of order was raised as to the regularity of committing them.
The Speaker said that as the resolutions, though in some respects similar to the subjects already referred, in other respects varied from them, he considered the motion of reference in order.
Mr. Elliot said a few words to the same effect, and stated his wish to be afforded an opportunity on a future day, should the resolutions be committed, of offering his sentiments at length on the interesting objects embraced by them.
On referring the resolutions to the committee of the whole on the state of the union, the House divided—Only 32 members rising in the affirmative, the reference was disagreed to, when the resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
The consideration of the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States, was resumed in committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair.
Mr. Early moved to strike out that part of the bill which declares the importation of persons of color into the U. S. felony and punishes it with death.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Early and Holland, and opposed by Mr. Smith, and agreed to—Ayes 60—Nocs 41.
Mr. Bidwell renewed the motion formerly offered by him, so to amend the bill as to prevent the forfeiture of persons of color imported.
On this amendment a debate of considerable length ensued, in which Messrs. Bidwell, Cook, Sloan, Fick, Rodinger and Smith supported; and Messrs. Lloyd, Early, Elmer, Alston and Macon opposed it—When on motion of Mr. Alexander, the committee, without coming to a decision, rose, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, presented two bills, the one making appropriations for the military establishment of the United States, during the year 1807—and the other making appropriations for the navy of the U. States, during the year 1807—both of which were referred to the committee of the whole House; the former made the order for Monday, and the latter for Friday.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
To suspend the operation of an act, intitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise, and to remit the penalties incurred under the same."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the operation of the act, passed on the eighteenth day of April last, intitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," be, and the same hereby is suspended until the first day of July next.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all penalties, fines and forfeitures, which may have been incurred by virtue of the provisions of the aforesaid act be, and the same hereby are, respectively remitted, on payment, by the parties by whom such penalty, fine or forfeiture may have been incurred, or may accrue before notice of this act shall have been received by the attornies of the several districts of the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised further to suspend the operation of the aforesaid act if in his judgment the public interest should require it: Provided, That such suspension shall not extend beyond the second Monday in December next.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
December 10th, 1806.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
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Valuable Lots for Sale, ON A CREDIT OF 6, 12 AND 18 MONTHS.
ON Tuesday the 13th day of Jan. next, at noon, on the premises, will be offered for Sale by Public Auction,
Four Half Acre Lots,
Adjoining each other and forming what is usually called a square, described in the plan of the city, by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160.
Darmstadt, Foster & Satchell. Richmond, 26th Dec. 1806. tds
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the
TENEMENT
On which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—Containing two acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, two Stores, Brick-Office, Coach-House, Barn, and Stable. All these buildings are well finished, and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish.
Dec. 29th, 1806. JOHN ELLIS. tf
For Sale,
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Samuel Adams, for the purposes therein mentioned, the
Tract of Land,
Whereon the said Adams now resides, lying half a mile below Cumberland courthouse, on the Buckingham road. The situation is a good one for a publican or mechanic of any sort. The said tract contains 28 3-4 acres and is well improved, that is to say, a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Stable, Garden, and sundry other necessary improvements. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 31st day of January next—Cash will be required of the highest bidder, by
SAMUEL HOBSON, Trustee. Dec. 22, 1806. tds The deed of trust is of record in this court. S. H.
To the CREDITORS of the late firm of HENRY TOLER, JR. & CO.
GENTLEMEN, HAVING engaged in business that I think will support my family and myself, I have made a voluntary assignment of the debts due to the said firm for your benefit, and have left it in the care of Messrs. ROBERT & TEMPLE GWATKIN, to be delivered to whoever you, or a majority of you may direct. I am sorry the sum assigned is so far insufficient to discharge your several claims, but should I be so fortunate as ever to have it in my power to pay the balance, or make a considerable dividend among you, it will be the proudest day of my existence.
I am, gentlemen, Yours, very respectfully, HENRY TOLER, JR. Richmond, Dec. 23, 1806. tf
THE Commandant of the 19th regiment of militia, requests those gentlemen who have received commissions in that regiment, and who have not yet reported their acceptance or refusal, will no longer delay to make such report to him—that he may make to the governor such report as may be proper for the information of the executive in supplying the vacancies in the regiment.
City of Richmond, } Dec. 29th, 1806. }
Just received and for sale at this Office,
War in Disguise Answer to War in Disguise An enquiry into the present state of the Foreign Relations of the union, &c. &c. The Literary Magazine and American Register, for October, 1806 The History of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French The Revolutionary Piutarch, or Memoirs of the Bonaparte Family Carr's Stranger in Ireland, Stranger in France, and Northern Summer.
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The man to be a handy servant about a house and store—the woman to know how to cook, wash and iron.—Also, a small GIRL, about twelve or fourteen years of age; to be well recommended for their sobriety and honesty; for which liberal wages will be given Enquire at this office. December 23d, 1806. tf
FOR THE ARGUS.
ADDRESSED TO MISS C. L****
I SAW thy earliest dawn of thought, Illume thy lovely infant face, E'en then—with mental beauty fraught, Each feature spoke peculiar grace.
I saw, thy form, thy mind improve, Each nameless grace perfection claim; Divine assemblage! which must move, All hearts—not dead to virtue's flame.
And ah! I see thy modest worth, Alone unconscious of these charms, Shrink from the praises they call forth, Which envy of her sting disarms.
Mental with personal charms combin'd, Alone is beauty—or can give, Decided empire o'er the mind— And this shall last—while life shall live.
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber takes this opportunity to inform citizens, and all whom it may concern, that he intends at his Seminary, about six doors below the old City Tavern, Richmond, to teach the Greek, the Latin, and the French languages, the English Grammar, in a way to make them useful to society, and not in that method of causing pupils to repeat without any customary knowledge of the same.
He likewise means to teach navigation, Surveying, Arithmetic, Writing, Chronology, History civil and natural, Metaphysics, Logic, Ethics and the eight branches of natural Philosophy and Geography relating to the Atlas, and the minute use of the Globes.
Terms, Navigation and Surveying, ten dollars per piece; the Languages, Arithmetic and Writing for the ensuing seasons, are reduced to six dollars per quarter. The branches of Philosophy at fifty shillings per quarter. He will likewise board at a reasonable rate.
N. B. By the beginning of December at his night school, he will teach the above arts and sciences, from seven to nine o'clock. Terms a six pence per night to such as engage by the month, and one shilling per night to such as engage by the week. Employers shall be regarded as kind, the morals and studies of pupils shall be punctually attended to.
HUGH WHITE, A. M. Dec. 19, 1806 w3t
THE General meeting of the Mutual Insurance Company, against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia, will take place at Fletcher's Tavern in this City, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of the second Wednesday in the next month.
WM. H. FITZWHILSON, Principal Agent. Richmond, Dec. 17, 1806.
To Rent,
THE HOUSE and LOT, with a good garden and stable, where Mr. James Whitley lived. Enquire of the subscriber on Shockoe Hill.
THOMAS ELLIOTT. Richmond, Dec. 19, 1806. 4tl
NOW READY FOR THE PRESS, And will be published immediately after the next session of the General Assembly, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun.
VOLUME SECOND
REVISED CODE;
CONTAINING A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such Acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1806.
TOGETHER WITH
AN APPENDIX,
IN WHICH WILL BE INSERTED,
 I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code.  II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest.  III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.  IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck.  V. A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the Commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.  VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.  VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges.  All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
TERMS.
 I. It shall be printed on an entire new type, of a size larger than that used in the last edition of the Revised Code, published in 1803.  II. The paper shall be of good quality, and the book, when bound, will form a volume in large octavo, to match the first volume of the same work. The number of pages cannot be ascertained, though it is expected, from the matter of which the book will be composed, (there being ninety-five new chapters in the continuation from 1801 to 1805, and upwards of one hundred omitted acts) that it will contain nearly as many pages as the last edition.  III. The price to subscribers will be FIVE DOLLARS, to be paid on delivery of the book—to non-subscribers the price will be considerably increased.  ** SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by the publisher in Richmond. ** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.

NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF Macmurdo & Fisher, WILL terminate with the 31st day of December next. The affairs of the company, after that period, will remain in the hands of Charles J. Macmurdo for settlement.
CHARLES J. MACMURDO. GEORGE FISHER. Richmond, Nov. 14, 1806. tJan*.
NOTICE.
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to a subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. 41st Jan
Richmond Old School.
THE subscribers take the liberty to inform their friends, and the public generally, that their School will be continued the ensuing year, and will be open for the reception of Pupils, on Monday the fifth of January, at their School room, on the back-street, near the Court-house and immediately below Col. Adams'. Terms of Tuition, for Reading, Writing, &c. £5 per ann. Reading and Writing, with Arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography, or any one of the last mentioned branches of education £6 per ann. to be paid quarterly, and one dollar entrance with each Scholar, to defray the expense of fuel. Hours of attendance as usual, and until eleven o'clock on Saturdays for the Grammar and Geography classes. Eliza Richardson. William Richardson, Jr. Richmond, Dec. 1st, 1806. tJan
M'CAY and COWAN,
HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES, with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK—Also an assortment of WATCH MAKERS' TOOLS and MATERIALS—which with their former stock, renders their assortment very general—all of which they offer at the lowest prices, for cash. Richmond October 9th. 1806. tf
ANDREW JAMIESON'S Alexandria Crackers.
NOW landing, a consignment by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery of his "far famed excellent CRACKERS," in barrels, half barrels and kegs. Also Superfine
PILOT BREAD.
And for sale (at the bakery price in Alexandria and charges) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH, Who has in store low priced Blue, such as Cloth, and assorted FLANNELS, which he will sell a bargain. Also INDIA PIECE GOODS very cheap. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1806. tf
For Sale,
A LIKELY NEGRO MAN, who is well acquainted with the Tanning and Currying business. Apply to Henry Garrett, esq. of the House of Delegates, or to ROBERT YANCEY. Yanceyville, Nov. 27th, 1806. 4w
NOTICE.
ALL persons that have any just claims against the estate of Francis Rice , dec. of the county of Prince Edward, are requested to come forward and make it known to me as quick as possible—and all persons that are indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as the situation of the estate is such that they cannot give any indulgence. ISHAM RICE, Ex'r. October 20th, 1806. 4w
FOR SALE.
THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given immediately. J. PENN. October 9th, 1806. tf
The Subscriber,
THINKS proper to give notice, he has resumed the practice of the law, and purposes regular attendance in the Court of Appeals, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Chancery, held in the city of Richmond, (to which place he is now preparing to remove his residence.) Due attention will be paid to such business as may be committed to his care. WILLIAM COWAN. Ramenburg, Nov. 14. tf
FOR SALE.
THE LOT & HOUSES whereon John Hamilton , Esq. the British Consul resides; on it is a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use: a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately laid in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also, 271 1-2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Pugh's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to hss. Newton. August 2. tf
TO RENT,
THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants, Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month. Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 2d. 1806. tf
A Valuable Farm for sale.
BEING desirous to remove to the state of Kentucky, I will sell the farm on which I now live, containing by estimation three hundred and fifty acres of valuable LAND, lying in Hanover county, on Chickahominy river, adjoining the land of Gen. Marshall and Daniel Truchart, Esq. and within nine miles of the city of Richmond. It is probable that a new road will be shortly opened to cross Chickahominy opposite to the said land, which will reduce the distance to only five miles and a half to the said City. There is upon this Farm a commodious and convenient dwelling house, with all other necessary out houses, and a new lee-house, built upon the best construction, near a very fine spring; a handsome Yard, and Garden neatly inclosed with sawed paling; a young Apple orchard, containing 750 trees, and a Peach orchard, containing 1200 trees, all just beginning to bear; they were well selected, at great trouble and expense, from the best nurseries in the state, and are handsomely planted and inclosed. This farm is laid off into three fields, and is well adopted to the culture of Indian corn, Wheat and other small grain, and a part of the land will bring prime Tobacco. I will also sell one half of the Grist-mill, known by the name of White's mill, adjoining the said Farm. The mill-spout and Chickahominy afford as many fine fresh water fish throughout the year as any situation in the state, and wild fowl in their season, all of which may be procured with very little trouble. Should I meet with a purchaser between this and the last of January next, I will at that time give possession. There are forty bushels of wheat well put in this fall on the farm. WILLIAM WHITE. 25th November, 1806. Im
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this place, on the 14th inst. JAMES LOWNES , a soldier of the public guard, about 28 years of age, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, fair complexion, with red hair and large whiskers, with blue eyes. It is unknown where he will go, as he is very fond of spirits. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward. ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G. N. B. All masters of vessels are forbidden from carrying him out of this place. Richmond, Nov. 18th, 1806. A. Q.
WHEREAS
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell , for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
SELLING off CHEAP.
M. & B. MYERS, INTENDING to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles, to wit: Irish Linens, Flanders' Sheetings, Ozanburgs, Hessian's Long-Lawns; Linen and Cotton Cambricks; Superfine and second Broad Cloths and Casimers; Blankets, Coatings and Flannels; Bennett's & Fancy Cords and Velvets; Swans Downs and Mole-skins; rich figured Satins; Silver Muslins; Saracens; Italian Lute-strings; Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns; a few Silk Pelisses; Gloves and Hosiery; elegant Plumes; Wreaths and fancy Head-Ornaments; a handsome assortment of Bibbons; Table-Cloths and Napkins in sets; 3-4 7-8 & 10-4 Diapers; a few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces; sets of Cut-Glass Decanters, Wine & Tumblers; Glass-Bowls, Spice-Bottles, Hall-Lamps, &c. &c. They have on hand and will continue to keep, as usual, a complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS. Those who buy with cash will be allowed a very liberal discount which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On sums of consequence, a credit, if required, will be given of three to six months; the purchaser giving approved negotiable paper. Richmond, 9th Dec. 1806. tf
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, for cash, at New-Kent Courthouse, on the 19th of January next, by virtue of a deed of trust from Benedict Crump , executed to me to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Robert Christian , which has been transferred to Thomas Claiborne , the TRACT of LAND whereon the said Crump now lives, containing by estimation 375 acres, adjoining the lands of John Adams , James Davis , Francis Ferguson and others. Also, the TRACT of LAND whereon the said Crump a mill stands, including said mill, containing by estimation 348 acres, and bounded by the lands of John Waddill , dec. Edwin Poindexter and others. Likewise the following SLAVES, viz. Rachel and her two children Edmund and George , Charlotte , Judith , David , Jenny and Violet , or so much of said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed. THE TRUSTEE. Dec. 15, 1806. tds
A General Assortment of
BLANK, CYPHERING, WRITING and MEMORANDUM BOOKS, for sale at this office
Advertisement.
A LIST of 22 Hogsheads of TOBACCO, which have been deposited in Shockoe Warehouse over two years. They will therefore be sold at April Henrico court next, if not claimed before that time; viz:   No MK. No. 343 134 1147 Spring Inspec.  T S 588 196 1460 do. do.  1093 125 1631 do. do.  C T 11 185 1200 do. do.  1566 165 1191 do. do.  W T 1896 140 1410 Cannon's do.  No MK 134 182 1228 do. do.  R I 926 118 1607 Lynch's do.  W L 1915 123 1327 do. do.  W S W 1773 155 1457 do. do.  1453 140 1706 Martin's do.  W P 205 146 1232 Horsley's do.  not full.  No MK 256 116 1257 Henderson's do.  442 185 1077 do. do.  780 137 1500 Nicholas's do.  I G 561 132 1156 Deane's do.  M H 917 158 1242 do. do.  H T 109 124 1497 Randolph's do.  S T 750 136 1207 Lynch's do.  W C 1212 150 1310 Rich's do.  1213 149 1455 do. do.   MOSBY & YOUNG, Inspectors. Dec. 10, 1806. 3w
"DISCOVERIESCOVERIES OF LEWIS AND HIS PARTNERS IN LOUISIANA."
A fresh supply of the above interesting work is just received and for sale at this office. October 25. tf
L. WERCO, MERCHANT TAYLOR,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a large supply of CLOTHS, CASIMERS, SWANS DOWNS, and SILK STOCKINGS, which he now offers for sale at reduced prices. Richmond, Dec 15, 1806. 4t
Negroes for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Richardson Harris , to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due from said Harris to the estate of Thomas Bryers , dec. will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the house of Haley Cole , near the Coal mines in the county of Chesterfield, on Thursday the first of January, 1807, the following SLAVES, viz. Charles , Phillis and Annaky , or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt mentioned in the said deed of trust. The above named Charles is an excellent waterman, about 36 years of age; Phillis and Annaky are under 21. WILLIAM TRABUE, Trustee. Dec. 12, 1806. 3t
WILL be SOLD, at AUCTION, on
the premises on the 10th day of January next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, MY LAND,
In Hanover county, situated on Chickahominy river, 12 miles from the city of Richmond, and five miles above the Meadow Bridges; containing 344 acres. On this land is a dwelling house 44 feet by 16, a kitchen, negro houses, stables, and a granary, all in good repair. It is deemed needless to speak of the advantages resulting from a farm so convenient to market, as this must be obvious to every one; or to give a description of the soil, as it is presumed that no one will purchase without first viewing the premises—Suffice it to say, there is no land on said river more fertile, nor any situation more agreeable. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. PETER CRUTCHFIELD. December 11th, 1806. tds*
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A
Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond. August 2. 1806. tf
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber being anxious to remove to the western country, will sell on very moderate terms, two valuable tracts of LAND, lying in the county of Halifax, one tract lying on Dan river, eight miles above Irvine's ferry , containing about 540 acres, 90 of which are Low Grounds of the best quality, with convenient houses for the accommodation of a family. Also a tract on Buchanan's creek , containing 770 acres, with houses fit only for negroes and an overseer. Each plantation has cleared land sufficient to work 5 or 6 hands to advantage. CHARLES BARKER. Dec. 10, 1806. 6t*
I DESIGN
THE ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their morals be neglected. The price will be £28 each scholar finding her own bed—1-6th of the price to be paid in advance. Gerard Banks. Goochland, 27th Sept. 1806. tf
Marshal's Sales.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1806. John Somerville, against David Ross, Deft. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT of LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-six dollars and thirty seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th Day of January 1807. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Dec. 18. tds.
JUST PUBLISHED,
By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. and for sale by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond; The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1807;
Being the third after Bissexile or Leap Year Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, officers of Government, members of the Senate and House of Delegates, times of holding the superior & county Courts throughout the state, list of roads, &c. &c. &c. a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. September 13th, 1806.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Richard Parker and Robert White, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; Paul Carrington, jr. and Francis T. Brooke , esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and William Nelson, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince-Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prewitt and John Tyler , esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses.—And Archibald Stuart and Hugh Holmes , esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.) Robert White, jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.) Arch'd Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Hugh Holmes. (seal.) Published by order of the Judges. Wilson Allen, c. c. c.
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 28, 1806.
MATTRASSES.
CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeable to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darnstadt's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5, 1806.
THE Subscriber
has accommodations for twenty-five gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many horses. ALEX'R. QUARRIER. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1806. tf
We have lately received,
12 bds. sugar 300 bds. do. 3000 lbs. green coffee 10 hds. Antigua rum 5 do. Windward Island do. 14 hds. N. E. rum 14 bds. do 12 hds. molasses 8 cases Malaga wine 20 cases & bds. whisky 4 pipes apple brandy 15 bds. do 12 crates Liverpool ware assorted 10 do stone do
We have also on hand,
Iron German, Crawley and Bilister Steel Race & ground ginger Pepper Alspice FF & F powder Shot, assorted sizes French brandy Rice Cheese Wrought and cut nails, assorted sizes Snuff Class ware, viz. 1-2 pt. tumblers and decanters, assorted sizes Flats Loaf sugar Tanners' & Linseed oil Nova Scotia grind stones Ground plaster in bble Good manufactured tobacco by the keg, for retailing Tar Weeding hoes Nests wood-ware Bed cords, leading lines and twine Necklace Stone jugs, butter pots, chamber pots, wash basons, bake pans, churns, &c. &c. &c.
To the Public.
THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practise law in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Brunswick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business entrusted to his care. WM. MUNFORD.
Powhatan county court, October 16th, 1806.
Alexander Marshall , executor & heir, or devisee of Mary Mary Marshall , deceased, AGAINST Josiah Thompson , executor of Josiah Thompson , deceased, who was administrator of Patience Thompson , deceased, and Thomas Watkins , Defendants.
THIS day came the plaintiff by John Lane , esquire, his attorney, and the defendant Josiah Thompson not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant Josiah Thompson , appear here on the third Wednesday in February next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county for two successive court days.
A copy—Teste, JAMES POINDEXTER, CLK.
Land for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 9th of January next if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the house of Mr. John Swinny , adjoining the premises, the LANDS belonging to HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE , which lie in the upper end of Prince Edward county. The said lands are situated on the South and North Forks of Appomattox river, near where the Buckingham road crosses the river, and are very convenient to some of the James river Inspections, being within fifteen miles of Bent creek. There are by a late survey between twelve and thirteen hundred acres, and may be conveniently laid off into four different tracts to suit purchasers. The whole of this land lies remarkably well, is of fine quality, and highly recommended to purchasers, as well worthy of their notice. The sale will be on one, two and three years credit, the purchasers to give bonds with good security, to carry interest from their dates. Those inclined to purchase, will have an opportunity of viewing the land by applying to Mr. Nathan Scruggs , living thereon, or Mr. John Swinny . By order of the Trustees. James Morton. Charles Scott. William M. Watkins. Isaac Read. November, 25th, 1806. wtds.
For Sale.
ON Thursday the twenty-second of January, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of William Eubank , dec. in Caroline county,
Two likely Negro Men,
Belonging to the estate of said deceased, on a credit of twelve months, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, payable as may be required by the. COMMISSIONERS. Dec. 19, 1806. w3t
TAKEN up
By Joseph Isbell , living in Louisa County, a white BOAR, with a few black spots, no mark in the ears, supposed to be about one year old. Given under my hand this 9th September, 1806. THO: GARDNER.
We the subscribers being first duly sworn, have appraised the above described hog to one pound four shillings current money. John Johnson. John Foster. John Hubbard. A Copy, Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. L. C. 9234
TAKEN up
by Haley Cole , a stray bay MARE, four or five years old, four feet six or eight inches high, the right hind foot white, some white hairs, hanging mane and switch tail; shod before. Appraised by Arch'd Woodbridge , Edward Burnett and Royal Brummall , to thirty dollars. Given under my hand this 26th March, 1805. w3t* EDWARD MOSELEY.
ALL persons
having claims against the estate of Joseph Trabue , dec. of Powhatan county, either by bond or open account, will please bring them forward on or before the first day of April next, as wish to ascertain the amount by that time. Those who do not present them to me before the above time, must not expect to be placed on an equal footing with the rest of the creditors. ARTHUR SIBLETT, Adm'r. Powhatan, 19th Dec. 1806. 2w
Notice.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, on the 20th day of January last, by Thomas Paulet, jr. of Charlotte county, for the benefit of Martin Hancock , will be sold, for ready money, on Friday the 9th of January, 1807, at Thomas & McKinney's store in said county, the following property, to wit:
Three likely Negroes,
named Frank , Washington and