The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-02-25 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE—AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM—(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE—AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM—(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 93.]
NUMBER 93.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25, 1806.
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25, 1806.
[VOLUME 2.]
[VOLUME 2.]
Richmond Prices Current.
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 25   Wheat, 1 8   Flour—superfine, 6 50   fine, 6   Corn Meal—per bushel, 75   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 88  
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 25   Wheat, 1 8   Flour—superfine, 6 50   fine, 6   Corn Meal—per bushel, 75   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 88  
Sale at Auction.
Sale at Auction.
Will be sold on the premises, on Wednesday the 26th day of February, at 12 o'Clock:
Will be sold on the premises, on Wednesday the 26th day of February, at 12 o'Clock:
THAT desirable TENEMENT, in which Mr. John Carter now resides, consisting of a half acre LOT OF LAND, a comfortable dwelling, and all necessary out houses in good repair, situated on the Main Street, in a healthy and flourishing part of this city, contiguous to the Capitol and the trading part of the town.
THAT desirable TENEMENT, in which Mr. John Carter now resides, consisting of a half acre LOT OF LAND, a comfortable dwelling, and all necessary out houses in good repair, situated on the Main Street, in a healthy and flourishing part of this city, contiguous to the Capitol and the trading part of the town.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
PROSSER & MONCURE.
PROSSER & MONCURE.
February 15. tdf.
February 15. tdf.
A CLOAK, without directions, was left by a Stage Driver some time ago, at the White Chimneys; the owner may, by describing the Cloak, paying the price of this advertisement, and one quarter of a dollar for the driver, have it on application to
A CLOAK, without directions, was left by a Stage Driver some time ago, at the White Chimneys; the owner may, by describing the Cloak, paying the price of this advertisement, and one quarter of a dollar for the driver, have it on application to
FRANCIS GALVAN, P. M. White Chimneys, Caroline, Feb. 21. st.
FRANCIS GALVAN, P. M. White Chimneys, Caroline, Feb. 21. st.
TO RENT.
TO RENT.
THE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John S. Pleasants, being near the court-house, on the Main-Street—For terms apply to Jacob I. Cohen. Feb. 21. 2w.
THE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John S. Pleasants, being near the court-house, on the Main-Street—For terms apply to Jacob I. Cohen. Feb. 21. 2w.
MILITARY LAND FOR SALE.
MILITARY LAND FOR SALE.
FOUR THOUSAND acres on the North Fork of Trade Water, in the State of Kentucky—and 1000 acres on the waters of the Miami in the State of Ohio.
FOUR THOUSAND acres on the North Fork of Trade Water, in the State of Kentucky—and 1000 acres on the waters of the Miami in the State of Ohio.
The proprietor of the above land has in his possession flattering evidences of its value, but as he does not wish to hold property in the western Country, he will sell it low for cash, or barter it for property in this place. Enquire of THOMAS NORVELL. February 21. (tf.)
The proprietor of the above land has in his possession flattering evidences of its value, but as he does not wish to hold property in the western Country, he will sell it low for cash, or barter it for property in this place. Enquire of THOMAS NORVELL. February 21. (tf.)
MARSHAL'S SALES.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
TWO heifers, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phoebe Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 967 dollars. 89 cts. due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of 1866 dollars. 66 cts. due & payable the 1st day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, situated by said Ross to contain 2003 acres.
TWO heifers, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phoebe Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of 967 dollars. 89 cts. due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of 1866 dollars. 66 cts. due & payable the 1st day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, situated by said Ross to contain 2003 acres.
The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 27th day of February next.
The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 27th day of February next.
Also on the 4th day of March next, under the aforesaid decree, will be sold at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a number of valuable SLAVES.
Also on the 4th day of March next, under the aforesaid decree, will be sold at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a number of valuable SLAVES.
BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. January 16. tf.
BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. January 16. tf.
BY consent of the parties, the sale of Fort Lewis is postponed until the 31st day of March, and that of the Negroes, at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next.
BY consent of the parties, the sale of Fort Lewis is postponed until the 31st day of March, and that of the Negroes, at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next.
BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. February 21.
BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. February 21.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
THIRTY Bushels of Irish POTATOES, excellent, either for Table use or Seed.—Also LONDON BROWN STOUT by the bottle, and Philadelphia BEER on draft.
THIRTY Bushels of Irish POTATOES, excellent, either for Table use or Seed.—Also LONDON BROWN STOUT by the bottle, and Philadelphia BEER on draft.
Gentlemen may be furnished at any hour with VENISON, OYSTERS, &c. GEO. WATSON. February 15. (tf.)
Gentlemen may be furnished at any hour with VENISON, OYSTERS, &c. GEO. WATSON. February 15. (tf.)
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer.
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
A TABLE is established in college, to receive boarders at the low rate of thirty dollars per quarter; it is intended that the table shall be plentifully furnished in a plain but decent style.
A TABLE is established in college, to receive boarders at the low rate of thirty dollars per quarter; it is intended that the table shall be plentifully furnished in a plain but decent style.
Those who wish it, may be accommodated with Beds, Fuel and Candles at a moderate charge. January 25. s & tu 12.
Those who wish it, may be accommodated with Beds, Fuel and Candles at a moderate charge. January 25. s & tu 12.
IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN.
IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN.
On the 22nd day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county,
On the 22nd day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county,
THE STUD. of the late Col. John Hoomes, consisting of imported and country bred Stallions, Brood Mares, and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best bred Stud, ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner, spared neither money nor exertion, in procuring the best blood and about such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success, as a breeder. To gentlemen who may feel a disposition to engage immediately in the sports of the turf, several fine three and four year olds could be highly recommended, for size, blood and figure. Should any of the Stud horses be farmed out for the approaching spring, the sale of such, will be postponed, until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be one half of the purchase money payable in six months and the other at 12 months, to be secured by bond, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
THE STUD. of the late Col. John Hoomes, consisting of imported and country bred Stallions, Brood Mares, and their produce, for several years past—total about one hundred head. This is certainly the most numerous, and probably the best bred Stud, ever before offered at public auction in this country; as it is well known, that the late owner, spared neither money nor exertion, in procuring the best blood and about such stock as appeared most certain to insure him success, as a breeder. To gentlemen who may feel a disposition to engage immediately in the sports of the turf, several fine three and four year olds could be highly recommended, for size, blood and figure. Should any of the Stud horses be farmed out for the approaching spring, the sale of such, will be postponed, until the expiration of the season. The other stock will be sold without reserve. The terms of sale will be one half of the purchase money payable in six months and the other at 12 months, to be secured by bond, with approved securities, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
A considerable discount will be made for cash.
A considerable discount will be made for cash.
Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale shall positively take place on the day above stated.
Gentlemen in the neighboring states are hereby assured, that the sale shall positively take place on the day above stated.
A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
JOHN C. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Bowling Green, January 22. (tds.)
JOHN C. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Bowling Green, January 22. (tds.)
THE subscriber offers his services as a BROKER in the city of Richmond, and will transact any business in that line for a moderate commission. He will not inform the public that it is a business with which he is familiar, but assures every one who may think him worthy of their confidence, that no one will be more attentive to their interest. He will also undertake to purchase tobacco on commission.
THE subscriber offers his services as a BROKER in the city of Richmond, and will transact any business in that line for a moderate commission. He will not inform the public that it is a business with which he is familiar, but assures every one who may think him worthy of their confidence, that no one will be more attentive to their interest. He will also undertake to purchase tobacco on commission.
His office is kept on the cross Street leading from the Capitol Square towards Col. Carrington's. CARTER B. PAGE. December 31.
His office is kept on the cross Street leading from the Capitol Square towards Col. Carrington's. CARTER B. PAGE. December 31.
TO RENT.
TO RENT.
TWO HOUSES on the Cross-Street leading to Mr. Craig's Office: both of which are large and convenient for private boarding houses. They may be divided into four separate tenements, allotting a good kitchen to each. I will also rent a tenement on the Main Street at present occupied by Mr. Littlehedge Waddil as a grocery. I have for sale between four and five acres of LAND, opposite Mr. McKenzie's garden; part of which is an excellent meadow, the balance is in a garden, &c. there is on it two good springs and a small dwelling house; is a healthy and desirable situation for any person willing to purchase near this city. February 21. MICHAEL GRANTLAND. (4w law.)
TWO HOUSES on the Cross-Street leading to Mr. Craig's Office: both of which are large and convenient for private boarding houses. They may be divided into four separate tenements, allotting a good kitchen to each. I will also rent a tenement on the Main Street at present occupied by Mr. Littlehedge Waddil as a grocery. I have for sale between four and five acres of LAND, opposite Mr. McKenzie's garden; part of which is an excellent meadow, the balance is in a garden, &c. there is on it two good springs and a small dwelling house; is a healthy and desirable situation for any person willing to purchase near this city. February 21. MICHAEL GRANTLAND. (4w law.)
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.
MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.
MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use.
MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use.
Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale.
Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale.
Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot.
Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot.
A—the length of the Foot—B—round the Calf—C—the pitch of the Heel—D—round the Heel and instep—E—round the instep—G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. epf
A—the length of the Foot—B—round the Calf—C—the pitch of the Heel—D—round the Heel and instep—E—round the instep—G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. January 1. epf
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, two NEGROES, Billy and Edmund;
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, two NEGROES, Billy and Edmund;
Billy is supposed to be thirty years old, upwards of six feet in height, strong and well made, of very dark complexion, has a down look when spoken to, and stammers when speaking. In addition to clothes usually worn by negroes, he has a blue bear skin great coat, and a pair of large fishing boots, one of which is not capped at the toes.
Billy is supposed to be thirty years old, upwards of six feet in height, strong and well made, of very dark complexion, has a down look when spoken to, and stammers when speaking. In addition to clothes usually worn by negroes, he has a blue bear skin great coat, and a pair of large fishing boots, one of which is not capped at the toes.
Edmund is about twenty-five years old, near 6 feet high, of healthy and strong appearance, of lighter complexion than negroes commonly are, generally of sullen countenance, unless when excited to mirth, when his smile is very striking. He is bow-legged, and has very uncommon shaped feet, where there should be a hollow, his feet project; his great toes are much longer than the others, and make a considerable projection at the second joint; he has a lazy walk and appears to limp a little.
Edmund is about twenty-five years old, near 6 feet high, of healthy and strong appearance, of lighter complexion than negroes commonly are, generally of sullen countenance, unless when excited to mirth, when his smile is very striking. He is bow-legged, and has very uncommon shaped feet, where there should be a hollow, his feet project; his great toes are much longer than the others, and make a considerable projection at the second joint; he has a lazy walk and appears to limp a little.
Edmund had on a green plain short coat, short swansdown vest and brown coating pantaloons. These fellows, (particularly the first) having committed offences of a very serious kind, it is expected will endeavor to quit the state. Edmund has relations in Richmond and is connected with a free mulatto, Thos. McKins, who I am informed sails a vessel from Richmond to New York.
Edmund had on a green plain short coat, short swansdown vest and brown coating pantaloons. These fellows, (particularly the first) having committed offences of a very serious kind, it is expected will endeavor to quit the state. Edmund has relations in Richmond and is connected with a free mulatto, Thos. McKins, who I am informed sails a vessel from Richmond to New York.
To any person who shall apprehend and deliver to me in New-Kent (if taken out of the county) the said negroes, I will pay for each twenty dollars, if secured in any jail in the state, so that I get them again, ten dollars each, or if taken in this county and delivered to me or my manager, ten dollars.
To any person who shall apprehend and deliver to me in New-Kent (if taken out of the county) the said negroes, I will pay for each twenty dollars, if secured in any jail in the state, so that I get them again, ten dollars each, or if taken in this county and delivered to me or my manager, ten dollars.
JOHN D. WATKINS. New-Kent, Feb. 21. 4w.
JOHN D. WATKINS. New-Kent, Feb. 21. 4w.
HOUSTON'S newly invented PATENT METAL LITHO HONE,
HOUSTON'S newly invented PATENT METAL LITHO HONE,
may be had at Mr. Geo. Greenhow's store, opposite the Eagle Tavern. The utility of this machine for setting Razors and other instruments which require a fine edge, renders it an object worthy the attention of every individual who may have occasion for its use. December 12. (tf.)
may be had at Mr. Geo. Greenhow's store, opposite the Eagle Tavern. The utility of this machine for setting Razors and other instruments which require a fine edge, renders it an object worthy the attention of every individual who may have occasion for its use. December 12. (tf.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the eleventh day of March next will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, the following valuable property.
On Tuesday the eleventh day of March next will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, the following valuable property.
FOUR half acre LOTS, adjoining each other, forming what is usually called a square in the city of Richmond, and described in the plan of said city by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160.
FOUR half acre LOTS, adjoining each other, forming what is usually called a square in the city of Richmond, and described in the plan of said city by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160.
These Lots command beautiful prospects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build.
These Lots command beautiful prospects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build.
THE BRICK STORE or LUMBER HOUSE
THE BRICK STORE or LUMBER HOUSE
situate on the street which leads from the main street in Richmond to Shockoe Inspection, about 30 feet in breadth and about 32 feet in length, more or less—being part of the property formerly owned by Mr. Wm. Fenwick, and lying between the building now occupied by Mr. George Watt and that owned by Mr. Marcus Elean.
situate on the street which leads from the main street in Richmond to Shockoe Inspection, about 30 feet in breadth and about 32 feet in length, more or less—being part of the property formerly owned by Mr. Wm. Fenwick, and lying between the building now occupied by Mr. George Watt and that owned by Mr. Marcus Elean.
The MESSAGE or TENEMENT and parcel of ground
The MESSAGE or TENEMENT and parcel of ground
containing one and an half acres more or less where Mr. Wm. Fenwick formerly resided, near Rocketts.
containing one and an half acres more or less where Mr. Wm. Fenwick formerly resided, near Rocketts.
A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, the property intended for sale being well known to most persons residing in Richmond or the neighbourhood—and it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will examine it—for which purpose the keys of both Tenements may be had by applying to Galloway, Richard, & Co. who will give any further information that may be wished.
A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, the property intended for sale being well known to most persons residing in Richmond or the neighbourhood—and it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will examine it—for which purpose the keys of both Tenements may be had by applying to Galloway, Richard, & Co. who will give any further information that may be wished.
Terms of sale, approved endorsed notes negotiable at the bank of Virginia, at 9, 15, and 20 months. The legal title to be retained till the purchase money is paid, or Deeds of Trust to be executed by the purchasers as may be agreed on. GALLOWAY, RICHARD & Co. February 6. tf.
Terms of sale, approved endorsed notes negotiable at the bank of Virginia, at 9, 15, and 20 months. The legal title to be retained till the purchase money is paid, or Deeds of Trust to be executed by the purchasers as may be agreed on. GALLOWAY, RICHARD & Co. February 6. tf.
NEGROES FOR SALE.
NEGROES FOR SALE.
Will be sold, to the best bidder, for ready money, at Hanover town, in the county of Hanover, on Tuesday the fourth day of next month, if fair, but if not, the next fair day.
Will be sold, to the best bidder, for ready money, at Hanover town, in the county of Hanover, on Tuesday the fourth day of next month, if fair, but if not, the next fair day.
ELEVEN likely NEGROES, belonging to the estate of Wm. Harris, dec'd. to satisfy a judgment obtained by Arnold's admr. against the admr. of the said Wm. Harris, dec'd. at the last Federal Court, held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond.
ELEVEN likely NEGROES, belonging to the estate of Wm. Harris, dec'd. to satisfy a judgment obtained by Arnold's admr. against the admr. of the said Wm. Harris, dec'd. at the last Federal Court, held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond.
The negroes consist of a middle aged and two young men, an elderly and three young women, two well grown boys, one about 12, and the other about ten years old, and two children. They are free from encumbrance, and therefore those who may become purchasers will meet with no difficulty as to the title. BEVERLY ROBINSON, Attorney in fact for Mary Harris, admr. of Wm. Harris, dec'd. Feb. 13. eprds.
The negroes consist of a middle aged and two young men, an elderly and three young women, two well grown boys, one about 12, and the other about ten years old, and two children. They are free from encumbrance, and therefore those who may become purchasers will meet with no difficulty as to the title. BEVERLY ROBINSON, Attorney in fact for Mary Harris, admr. of Wm. Harris, dec'd. Feb. 13. eprds.
WILL BE SOLD.
WILL BE SOLD.
At Public Auction, in Charlottesville, on the 8th March next, 50 NEGROES. JAMES LINDSAY, HUGH NELSON. February 4. tdf.
At Public Auction, in Charlottesville, on the 8th March next, 50 NEGROES. JAMES LINDSAY, HUGH NELSON. February 4. tdf.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares upon which the fourth requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for sale at Mr. Brooke's tavern, in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'Clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. February 19. (tdf.)
NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares upon which the fourth requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for sale at Mr. Brooke's tavern, in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'Clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. February 19. (tdf.)
LAND,
LAND,
Positively for sale by the subscriber,
Positively for sale by the subscriber,
ONE thousand acres, formerly known by the name of David Irvin's Quarter, on Otter river, in this county, adjoining the Land whereon the subscriber lives, where there is a merchant mill that makes as good flour as any in America; not more than twenty miles from the flourishing town of Lynchburg, where there is a good market for all kinds of produce. On this tract there is as much cleared land as is sufficient to work seven or eight hands to advantage, consisting of two fields of first rate river Low Ground and three of High Land, all in good order for cropping, the balance is in woods, a great part of which is heavily timbered, and a great quantity is good tobacco land; there is also on this tract abundance of the best spring water in every field, a good lime-stone quarry the quantity inexhaustible, also an overflow of shales, together with other necessary houses for plantation business. The Land is well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Wheat, Cotton, Corn, Rye, Oats and Flax; the situation is very healthy, and in a good neighborhood, attached to which is a very good range for all sorts of stock. The purchaser may be accommodated with every kind of stock, grain and plantation utensils, and possession given next Christmas, or sooner if required. Credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money at three equal annual payments, the other third will be required in hand. Tobacco, Bank stock, public securities or negroes will be received in payment. ROBERT SCOTT. Campbell, February 1. 5m.
ONE thousand acres, formerly known by the name of David Irvin's Quarter, on Otter river, in this county, adjoining the Land whereon the subscriber lives, where there is a merchant mill that makes as good flour as any in America; not more than twenty miles from the flourishing town of Lynchburg, where there is a good market for all kinds of produce. On this tract there is as much cleared land as is sufficient to work seven or eight hands to advantage, consisting of two fields of first rate river Low Ground and three of High Land, all in good order for cropping, the balance is in woods, a great part of which is heavily timbered, and a great quantity is good tobacco land; there is also on this tract abundance of the best spring water in every field, a good lime-stone quarry the quantity inexhaustible, also an overflow of shales, together with other necessary houses for plantation business. The Land is well adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Wheat, Cotton, Corn, Rye, Oats and Flax; the situation is very healthy, and in a good neighborhood, attached to which is a very good range for all sorts of stock. The purchaser may be accommodated with every kind of stock, grain and plantation utensils, and possession given next Christmas, or sooner if required. Credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money at three equal annual payments, the other third will be required in hand. Tobacco, Bank stock, public securities or negroes will be received in payment. ROBERT SCOTT. Campbell, February 1. 5m.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
At the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the eighteenth day of March next, ensuing.
At the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the eighteenth day of March next, ensuing.
THAT most valuable estate, situated in the county of Wythe, and commonwealth of Virginia, and heretofore well known by the name of Chilwell's Lead Mines; but which, for sometime past hath been considered, as the property of Stephen Austin and company, of the city of Philadelphia, by virtue of a purchase thereof by them, made under a decree of the high court of chancery of the said commonwealth, with the terms whereof they have not complied.
THAT most valuable estate, situated in the county of Wythe, and commonwealth of Virginia, and heretofore well known by the name of Chilwell's Lead Mines; but which, for sometime past hath been considered, as the property of Stephen Austin and company, of the city of Philadelphia, by virtue of a purchase thereof by them, made under a decree of the high court of chancery of the said commonwealth, with the terms whereof they have not complied.
That purchase was made on the 20th day of February 1793, for the sum of £ 6,505, and since that period, they have made sundry great and valuable improvements on the said estate.
That purchase was made on the 20th day of February 1793, for the sum of £ 6,505, and since that period, they have made sundry great and valuable improvements on the said estate.
The well known value of the property, and the certainty which the subscribers feel, that those who mean to become purchasers will satisfy themselves thereof, on view, render any further description of the property to be sold unnecessary.
The well known value of the property, and the certainty which the subscribers feel, that those who mean to become purchasers will satisfy themselves thereof, on view, render any further description of the property to be sold unnecessary.
The sale will be made in conformity to two several decrees of the superior court of chancery, which is directed by law to be held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond aforesaid, the one pronounced on the 8th day of June, and the other on the 7th day of October, in the year 1802.
The sale will be made in conformity to two several decrees of the superior court of chancery, which is directed by law to be held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond aforesaid, the one pronounced on the 8th day of June, and the other on the 7th day of October, in the year 1802.
Credit will be given to the purchaser or purchasers for a term of nine months for one, and eighteen months for the other moiety of the purchase money, each moiety being secured not only by a bond with good security made payable to the subscribers, or the survivors of them, their executors, administrators or assigns, for the uses in the said decree specified, and bearing interest from the date; but also, by the retention of the legal estate, until the whole purchase money, with such interest, shall be fully paid; on which payment a conveyance or conveyances will be executed to the purchaser or purchasers in virtue of the said decree by
Credit will be given to the purchaser or purchasers for a term of nine months for one, and eighteen months for the other moiety of the purchase money, each moiety being secured not only by a bond with good security made payable to the subscribers, or the survivors of them, their executors, administrators or assigns, for the uses in the said decree specified, and bearing interest from the date; but also, by the retention of the legal estate, until the whole purchase money, with such interest, shall be fully paid; on which payment a conveyance or conveyances will be executed to the purchaser or purchasers in virtue of the said decree by
JOHN WICKHAM, JOHN WARDEN, WILLIAM HAY, } Commissioners of the court. Jan. 21. s.w.
JOHN WICKHAM, JOHN WARDEN, WILLIAM HAY, } Commissioners of the court. Jan. 21. s.w.
European Intelligence.
European Intelligence.
VIA NEW-YORK.
VIA NEW-YORK.
LONDON, DEC. 16.
LONDON, DEC. 16.
A neutral arrived from Embden in the river Tyne on Thursday night, is said to have brought the important intelligence, that a Prussian army, consisting of 50,000 men, commanded by the king in person, had entered Bavaria, and that several detachments of the French had been intercepted and taken prisoners.
A neutral arrived from Embden in the river Tyne on Thursday night, is said to have brought the important intelligence, that a Prussian army, consisting of 50,000 men, commanded by the king in person, had entered Bavaria, and that several detachments of the French had been intercepted and taken prisoners.
The violent gales of wind that have prevailed since the sailing of the 2d expedition on the 10th, have destroyed the transports, 6 have returned to the Downs with part of the 5th, 25th, 30th, 35th and 80th regiments on board. Dec. 18.
The violent gales of wind that have prevailed since the sailing of the 2d expedition on the 10th, have destroyed the transports, 6 have returned to the Downs with part of the 5th, 25th, 30th, 35th and 80th regiments on board. Dec. 18.
Letters from France of a late date received last night, also state that Bonaparte claims a decided victory in the battle of the 2d inst. His bulletin says, that the Russians were defeated with immense slaughter, and that 6000 prisoners and 18 pieces of cannon, fell into the hands of the French. Bonaparte's retreat is represented by him as temporary, for the purpose of concentrating his forces, who are acknowledged in these letters to have suffered considerably; three French generals are said to have been killed, six wounded, and three missing. The Russians are allowed to have fought with great courage and intrepidity, and the emperor Alexander is stated to have had two horses killed under him in the action. Bonaparte is said to have been slightly wounded, and to have had one horse killed under him, and two aids de camp killed by his side. The private letters also state, that the country people broke down all the bridges, to prevent or impede the retreat of the French, who, in return, had laid waste the country for several leagues round. A column of 16,000 Russians is stated, in the same accounts, to have joined the grand army on the 6th inst. a fact, which in the present situation of affairs, must be deemed of considerable importance.
Letters from France of a late date received last night, also state that Bonaparte claims a decided victory in the battle of the 2d inst. His bulletin says, that the Russians were defeated with immense slaughter, and that 6000 prisoners and 18 pieces of cannon, fell into the hands of the French. Bonaparte's retreat is represented by him as temporary, for the purpose of concentrating his forces, who are acknowledged in these letters to have suffered considerably; three French generals are said to have been killed, six wounded, and three missing. The Russians are allowed to have fought with great courage and intrepidity, and the emperor Alexander is stated to have had two horses killed under him in the action. Bonaparte is said to have been slightly wounded, and to have had one horse killed under him, and two aids de camp killed by his side. The private letters also state, that the country people broke down all the bridges, to prevent or impede the retreat of the French, who, in return, had laid waste the country for several leagues round. A column of 16,000 Russians is stated, in the same accounts, to have joined the grand army on the 6th inst. a fact, which in the present situation of affairs, must be deemed of considerable importance.
French and Dutch Journals.
French and Dutch Journals.
Last night we received the former to the 8th and the latter to the 12th instant. We have given ample extracts from them in the preceding columns. They do not bring the accounts from the armies down to the battle of the 2d, but they serve to fill up the chain of details respecting the events of the campaign.—Magenta's headquarters were at Gorizia on the 26th ult. the same place from whence his despatches
Last night we received the former to the 8th and the latter to the 12th instant. We have given ample extracts from them in the preceding columns. They do not bring the accounts from the armies down to the battle of the 2d, but they serve to fill up the chain of details respecting the events of the campaign.—Magenta's headquarters were at Gorizia on the 26th ult. the same place from whence his despatches
are dated nine days before.
are dated nine days before.
The Archduke Charles, we may conclude, was suffered to retreat unmolested during that time. This is most important information. It proves that the archduke had no other impediments to apprehend in his march to Vienna, than those which could be opposed to him by the division of Marzau. It is stated in the minor Paris papers of the 7th, that fifteen thousand English and Russians have landed at Naples.
The Archduke Charles, we may conclude, was suffered to retreat unmolested during that time. This is most important information. It proves that the archduke had no other impediments to apprehend in his march to Vienna, than those which could be opposed to him by the division of Marzau. It is stated in the minor Paris papers of the 7th, that fifteen thousand English and Russians have landed at Naples.
British army on the continent.
British army on the continent.
By accounts from our army on the Continent, we are informed that Lieut. Gen. Don remained at Verden on the 8th instant, which place is the head-quarters of the British army. The guards are quartered in the environs of Bremen. The Russians have left Verden in order to march to Hameln, which fortress is to be immediately blockaded by them and the German Legion, under the command of brigadier-general Deeken.
By accounts from our army on the Continent, we are informed that Lieut. Gen. Don remained at Verden on the 8th instant, which place is the head-quarters of the British army. The guards are quartered in the environs of Bremen. The Russians have left Verden in order to march to Hameln, which fortress is to be immediately blockaded by them and the German Legion, under the command of brigadier-general Deeken.
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAMATION
Addressed to the inhabitants of the Electorate of Hanover.
Addressed to the inhabitants of the Electorate of Hanover.
"I, George Don, lieutenant-general in the service of his majesty of the united kingdoms of Great-Britain and Ireland, commander in chief of a corps of British troops upon the continent, hold it for my first duty, upon my arrival in his majesty's German states, to make known and declare hereby to the inhabitants of the Electorate of Hanover, that the principal object of the troops I have the honor to command, is to effect the evacuation of his majesty's German states, and to undertake the defence of the same, against the enemy.
"I, George Don, lieutenant-general in the service of his majesty of the united kingdoms of Great-Britain and Ireland, commander in chief of a corps of British troops upon the continent, hold it for my first duty, upon my arrival in his majesty's German states, to make known and declare hereby to the inhabitants of the Electorate of Hanover, that the principal object of the troops I have the honor to command, is to effect the evacuation of his majesty's German states, and to undertake the defence of the same, against the enemy.
"The well known discipline of the troops under my command, is to me the best assurance of their good conduct towards the subjects of their lawful sovereign; but contrary to my expectation, should any well grounded complaint be brought before me, I shall investigate its merits with impartiality, and remedy the same accordingly without delay.
"The well known discipline of the troops under my command, is to me the best assurance of their good conduct towards the subjects of their lawful sovereign; but contrary to my expectation, should any well grounded complaint be brought before me, I shall investigate its merits with impartiality, and remedy the same accordingly without delay.
"His Britannic Majesty, my gracious Sovereign, is convinced, that his beloved German subjects, will receive his troops in the most friendly manner; I, therefore, in his majesty's name, and by his express command, invite all persons, whose circumstances will permit, to enter into the military service, particularly those who have previously belonged to the Hanoverian army.—I invite them, without delay to join the British standard, where I shall insure them every privilege attached to his Majesty's German Legion. With our forces thus united, we shall then oppose a check to the unlawful demands of the enemy; and may thus the more confidently reckon upon the good consequences of our efforts, being armed with the justice of our cause, in behalf of our King and our Country.
"His Britannic Majesty, my gracious Sovereign, is convinced, that his beloved German subjects, will receive his troops in the most friendly manner; I, therefore, in his majesty's name, and by his express command, invite all persons, whose circumstances will permit, to enter into the military service, particularly those who have previously belonged to the Hanoverian army.—I invite them, without delay to join the British standard, where I shall insure them every privilege attached to his Majesty's German Legion. With our forces thus united, we shall then oppose a check to the unlawful demands of the enemy; and may thus the more confidently reckon upon the good consequences of our efforts, being armed with the justice of our cause, in behalf of our King and our Country.
"Given at Stadt, Nov. 20, 1807." GEORGE DON, Lieut. General.
"Given at Stadt, Nov. 20, 1807." GEORGE DON, Lieut. General.
Dispatches from Lord Collingwood.
Dispatches from Lord Collingwood.
The long expected dispatches from Lord Collingwood are at length arrived, and it is with the greatest pleasure we announce to our readers, that, contrary to the general expectation his lordship has not been under the necessity of destroying the whole of the prizes. Four have been saved, three Spanish and one French, and carried into Gibraltar—sixteen have been destroyed, after the crews had been taken out and brought on board our ships. To complete our satisfaction, not one of our ships has been lost, nor has any accident happened to our fleet since the glorious victory.
The long expected dispatches from Lord Collingwood are at length arrived, and it is with the greatest pleasure we announce to our readers, that, contrary to the general expectation his lordship has not been under the necessity of destroying the whole of the prizes. Four have been saved, three Spanish and one French, and carried into Gibraltar—sixteen have been destroyed, after the crews had been taken out and brought on board our ships. To complete our satisfaction, not one of our ships has been lost, nor has any accident happened to our fleet since the glorious victory.
The dispatches were brought to the admiralty last night by the hon. captain Blackwood, of the Euryalus, on board of which are the French admiral Villeneuve, and his first captain.
The dispatches were brought to the admiralty last night by the hon. captain Blackwood, of the Euryalus, on board of which are the French admiral Villeneuve, and his first captain.
Immediately after the arrival of the dispatches, the admiralty, with that feeling which has always induced them to lose no time in communicating intelligence of importance to the public, sent the following bulletin to the lord mayor, who immediately sent a copy of it to Lloyd's:
Immediately after the arrival of the dispatches, the admiralty, with that feeling which has always induced them to lose no time in communicating intelligence of importance to the public, sent the following bulletin to the lord mayor, who immediately sent a copy of it to Lloyd's:
"Admiralty office, Nov. 26, 1805."
"Admiralty office, Nov. 26, 1805."
"The hon. captain Blackwood, of his majesty's ship Euryalus, arrived this evening with dispatches from vice-admiral Collingwood, dated off Cadiz, the 6th inst. by which it appears that no accident had happened to any of his majesty's ships in the gales of wind that followed the action of the 21st ult.
"The hon. captain Blackwood, of his majesty's ship Euryalus, arrived this evening with dispatches from vice-admiral Collingwood, dated off Cadiz, the 6th inst. by which it appears that no accident had happened to any of his majesty's ships in the gales of wind that followed the action of the 21st ult.
"Of the prizes, three Spanish & one French have been saved and carried to Gibraltar, and the total number lost to the enemy is, ten Spanish and nine French ships of the line. His majesty's ship Victory, with the remains of the late lord Nelson, and the Belleisle, left the fleet on the 5th inst. on their way to England.
"Of the prizes, three Spanish & one French have been saved and carried to Gibraltar, and the total number lost to the enemy is, ten Spanish and nine French ships of the line. His majesty's ship Victory, with the remains of the late lord Nelson, and the Belleisle, left the fleet on the 5th inst. on their way to England.
"Admiral Villeneuve and his first captain are on board the Euryalus."
"Admiral Villeneuve and his first captain are on board the Euryalus."
In this bulletin, we apprehend there is one mistake; it states a total loss to the enemy of 19 sail of the line; but does this statement include the subsequent loss to the enemy of the 21st? We suppose not. We suppose not. Indeed the following account, which may be considered as official, would not otherwise be correct:
In this bulletin, we apprehend there is one mistake; it states a total loss to the enemy of 19 sail of the line; but does this statement include the subsequent loss to the enemy of the 21st? We suppose not. We suppose not. Indeed the following account, which may be considered as official, would not otherwise be correct:
State of the combined fleets after the action of October 21.
State of the combined fleets after the action of October 21.
Captured and carried to Gibraltar 4
Captured and carried to Gibraltar 4
Destroyed in and about the scene of action, including those sunk, burnt, and blown up 15
Destroyed in and about the scene of action, including those sunk, burnt, and blown up 15
Taken by Sir Richard Strachan 4
Taken by Sir Richard Strachan 4
Escaped into Cadiz 24
Escaped into Cadiz 24
In a perfect state 3
In a perfect state 3
Mere wrecks 6
Mere wrecks 6
Total 33
Total 33
"We shall take or destroy twenty of them. I trust," were the words of our lamented hero just before the battle. His wishes were accomplished, and twenty of them had been taken or destroyed. The four, captured afterwards by Sir R. Strachan, and the four saved and carried into Gibraltar, give us eight more ships of the line, and the 15 destroyed, with the eight saved and added to the navy of this country, have deprived the enemy of 24 sail of the line. Of the nine that have escaped, six will be a long while unfit for service.
"We shall take or destroy twenty of them. I trust," were the words of our lamented hero just before the battle. His wishes were accomplished, and twenty of them had been taken or destroyed. The four, captured afterwards by Sir R. Strachan, and the four saved and carried into Gibraltar, give us eight more ships of the line, and the 15 destroyed, with the eight saved and added to the navy of this country, have deprived the enemy of 24 sail of the line. Of the nine that have escaped, six will be a long while unfit for service.
The dispatches from Lord Collingwood have brought a complete return of the killed and wounded; the number, we rejoice to hear, is much smaller than could have been expected in a battle so bravely and closely fought.
The dispatches from Lord Collingwood have brought a complete return of the killed and wounded; the number, we rejoice to hear, is much smaller than could have been expected in a battle so bravely and closely fought.
Their names, together with the total return from each ship, have been ordered by the admiralty, with a commendable regard for the feelings of the relatives and friends of those engaged in the action, to be published in an extraordinary Gazette this afternoon. The following is the general statement:
Their names, together with the total return from each ship, have been ordered by the admiralty, with a commendable regard for the feelings of the relatives and friends of those engaged in the action, to be published in an extraordinary Gazette this afternoon. The following is the general statement:
Number of killed and wounded in the action of Trafalgar.
Number of killed and wounded in the action of Trafalgar.
KILLED.
KILLED.
   Officers 21   Petty officers 15   Seamen 233   Marines 104   373  
   Officers 21   Petty officers 15   Seamen 233   Marines 104   373  
WOUNDED.
WOUNDED.
   Officers 41   Petty officers 57   Seamen 870   Marines 136   1104  
   Officers 41   Petty officers 57   Seamen 870   Marines 136   1104  

penfe they are to expect? Here, there are millions of accusations against them, and the most humiliating apprehensions. On the one hand, general Mack, who until the present moment has been a commander for no other purposes than to surrender his sword to our enemies, declared to the emperor of the French in Ulm, that Austria did not wish for war , but had been driven into it by Russia. To which this foreign monarch made this energetic and forcible reply— Then you are no longer an independent power . Hungarians! which among you do not feel emotions of indignation at hearing these words?
penfe they are to expect? Here, there are millions of accusations against them, and the most humiliating apprehensions. On the one hand, general Mack, who until the present moment has been a commander for no other purposes than to surrender his sword to our enemies, declared to the emperor of the French in Ulm, that Austria did not wish for war , but had been driven into it by Russia. To which this foreign monarch made this energetic and forcible reply— Then you are no longer an independent power . Hungarians! which among you do not feel emotions of indignation at hearing these words?
Who does not see that the affection of this general, the favourite of the ministry, reflected thereby on the ministry itself, and implicated the whole nation in a charge of the most shameful neglect and inattention. Such a shameful confession could never have entered into the minds of our princes, and still less would have come from the mouth of the brave archduke Ferdinand, who in all his great procedures, inspired such confidence in his armies and commanded respect from the enemy. He would never have sacrificed the honour of his nation by capitulation before a battle was fought, and delivering addresses void of all dignity. Neither he, nor the archduke Charles, who supports the imperial dignity with so much glory, nor any of the princes of that house, would ever suspect that Austria, when she became a party in the war, yielded to the measures of her allies. But general Mack was in the secrets of the court, the confident and leader of the ministry, and had power even to direct the archdukes. He it is that accuses them of a want of firmness, hitherto unknown among characters who have administered the affairs of our government.
Who does not see that the affection of this general, the favourite of the ministry, reflected thereby on the ministry itself, and implicated the whole nation in a charge of the most shameful neglect and inattention. Such a shameful confession could never have entered into the minds of our princes, and still less would have come from the mouth of the brave archduke Ferdinand, who in all his great procedures, inspired such confidence in his armies and commanded respect from the enemy. He would never have sacrificed the honour of his nation by capitulation before a battle was fought, and delivering addresses void of all dignity. Neither he, nor the archduke Charles, who supports the imperial dignity with so much glory, nor any of the princes of that house, would ever suspect that Austria, when she became a party in the war, yielded to the measures of her allies. But general Mack was in the secrets of the court, the confident and leader of the ministry, and had power even to direct the archdukes. He it is that accuses them of a want of firmness, hitherto unknown among characters who have administered the affairs of our government.
On the other side, Germany considers our ministers no more than agents and pensioners of England. The fums they have received are publicly known, and the persons are named who have signed the receipts. There is a foreign family who, without any legal title and without having rendered any military services to us, have in a short time acquired an immense fortune, as well as credit to an immense extent. But in this, we easily recognize the influence of the old director of the Austrian diplomacy, whose negotiations were never of advantage to any body but himself, and who only suffered at last a nominal punishment, for having so shamefully sold the honour of his country to the English, with the remains of our army, and the treaty sworn to and signed at Campo Formio—May I presume to say all? Mr. Pitt boasts that he has all the Austrian and Russian ministers at his bid; as one of his predecessors boasted that he had the whole British parliament at his purchase. The price of a Hungarian grenadier is as much fixed in London as that of a negro from the coast of Africa. It is there discussed, whether the salaries of the mercenary titled factors, who are exhausting Austria for the benefit of England, are not higher, considering the result of their services, than those of the East-India company's agents, to the wages of their tyranny over the wretched people of Indostan. And thus it is, that the characters who rule over us, in the name of one of the best of sovereigns, are in a situation between a suspicion of unexampled villainy, and the most shameful corruption.
On the other side, Germany considers our ministers no more than agents and pensioners of England. The fums they have received are publicly known, and the persons are named who have signed the receipts. There is a foreign family who, without any legal title and without having rendered any military services to us, have in a short time acquired an immense fortune, as well as credit to an immense extent. But in this, we easily recognize the influence of the old director of the Austrian diplomacy, whose negotiations were never of advantage to any body but himself, and who only suffered at last a nominal punishment, for having so shamefully sold the honour of his country to the English, with the remains of our army, and the treaty sworn to and signed at Campo Formio—May I presume to say all? Mr. Pitt boasts that he has all the Austrian and Russian ministers at his bid; as one of his predecessors boasted that he had the whole British parliament at his purchase. The price of a Hungarian grenadier is as much fixed in London as that of a negro from the coast of Africa. It is there discussed, whether the salaries of the mercenary titled factors, who are exhausting Austria for the benefit of England, are not higher, considering the result of their services, than those of the East-India company's agents, to the wages of their tyranny over the wretched people of Indostan. And thus it is, that the characters who rule over us, in the name of one of the best of sovereigns, are in a situation between a suspicion of unexampled villainy, and the most shameful corruption.
DECLARATION OF HIS SWEDISH MAJESTY, TO THE DIET OF Ratisbon. “His Swedish majesty, who is now in his German states, has charged the undersigned extraordinary envoy and plenipotentiary, to announce to the diet, that his majesty has assembled a part of his army in Swedish Pomerania. “The object of this armament, which his majesty has formed with the concurrence of his allies, is to fulfil those duties which the present unhappy state of affairs has rendered incumbent upon his majesty, as a sovereign, and from the duty prescribed to protect the empire against all foreign influence. “His majesty hopes the almighty will grant a blessing and a protection to his arms, which are only directed against usurpation; and he declares that he will, at all times, and under all circumstances, defend the sacred and unalterable obligations of truth and honour. “Ratisbon, Nov. 17, 1805.”
DECLARATION OF HIS SWEDISH MAJESTY, TO THE DIET OF Ratisbon. “His Swedish majesty, who is now in his German states, has charged the undersigned extraordinary envoy and plenipotentiary, to announce to the diet, that his majesty has assembled a part of his army in Swedish Pomerania. “The object of this armament, which his majesty has formed with the concurrence of his allies, is to fulfil those duties which the present unhappy state of affairs has rendered incumbent upon his majesty, as a sovereign, and from the duty prescribed to protect the empire against all foreign influence. “His majesty hopes the almighty will grant a blessing and a protection to his arms, which are only directed against usurpation; and he declares that he will, at all times, and under all circumstances, defend the sacred and unalterable obligations of truth and honour. “Ratisbon, Nov. 17, 1805.”
VIENNA, Nov. 24. The report of an insurrection in Poland gains ground. In the villages of that country writings are circulated, stimulating the Poles to regain their independence by choosing a king to their own will. It is said several Polish officers, among whom is general Kosciuszko, have repaired to the French head quarters. Some say an insurrection has taken place.
VIENNA, Nov. 24. The report of an insurrection in Poland gains ground. In the villages of that country writings are circulated, stimulating the Poles to regain their independence by choosing a king to their own will. It is said several Polish officers, among whom is general Kosciuszko, have repaired to the French head quarters. Some say an insurrection has taken place.
AUGSBURG, Nov. 17. It is now decided that a cordon of neutrality shall be formed from the frontiers of Holland to those of Bohemia. This cordon will be occupied by the Prussians, Hessians and Saxons. It will extend along the Electorate of Hesse, by the country of Fulda, and from thence along the circle of Upper Saxony.
AUGSBURG, Nov. 17. It is now decided that a cordon of neutrality shall be formed from the frontiers of Holland to those of Bohemia. This cordon will be occupied by the Prussians, Hessians and Saxons. It will extend along the Electorate of Hesse, by the country of Fulda, and from thence along the circle of Upper Saxony.
As to the disposition of Prussia, it is not known that the convention which was signed on the 2d Nov. at Potsdam, between the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia is only contingent, and merely engages Prussia to make propositions of a re-establishment of peace. These propositions have been arranged, but they may be modified. M. D'Oubril has been charged to proceed to London to communicate them to the English government, whilst the minister of state, Haugwitz, communicates them to M. de Talleyrand, minister of his majesty the Emperor of the French. No alliance has been contracted between Prussia and Austria, and the former of these powers, it is said, formally reserves her neutrality in the event of the continental war being still continued. It is certain, however, that some of the first princes of the empire have been invited to accede to the convention we have mentioned.
As to the disposition of Prussia, it is not known that the convention which was signed on the 2d Nov. at Potsdam, between the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia is only contingent, and merely engages Prussia to make propositions of a re-establishment of peace. These propositions have been arranged, but they may be modified. M. D'Oubril has been charged to proceed to London to communicate them to the English government, whilst the minister of state, Haugwitz, communicates them to M. de Talleyrand, minister of his majesty the Emperor of the French. No alliance has been contracted between Prussia and Austria, and the former of these powers, it is said, formally reserves her neutrality in the event of the continental war being still continued. It is certain, however, that some of the first princes of the empire have been invited to accede to the convention we have mentioned.
A great number of Polish officers coming from France, have been summoned to the imperial head quarters. Several of them passed by Ulm, proceeding on the route to Munich, and from thence to Austria.
A great number of Polish officers coming from France, have been summoned to the imperial head quarters. Several of them passed by Ulm, proceeding on the route to Munich, and from thence to Austria.
The inhabitants of Venice have been informed by proclamation published by the count de Biffenans, gov. gen. of Austria, that 24,000 Russians would arrive on the 2d Nov. by sea from Corfu and Dalmatia (where the Russians had already relieved the Austrians who had departed for the army) and that they were to be treated as friends and brothers, and quartered on the inhabitants. The Venetians however detest the Russians, and several riots have already taken place. According to letters from Trieste, a corps of 4,000 Russians had already disembarked at Venice, and the second division was daily expected.
The inhabitants of Venice have been informed by proclamation published by the count de Biffenans, gov. gen. of Austria, that 24,000 Russians would arrive on the 2d Nov. by sea from Corfu and Dalmatia (where the Russians had already relieved the Austrians who had departed for the army) and that they were to be treated as friends and brothers, and quartered on the inhabitants. The Venetians however detest the Russians, and several riots have already taken place. According to letters from Trieste, a corps of 4,000 Russians had already disembarked at Venice, and the second division was daily expected.
November 24. It is said the elector of Bavaria, under the guarantee of France, will assume the title of
November 24. It is said the elector of Bavaria, under the guarantee of France, will assume the title of
King of Bavaria, and his territory augmented at the expence of Austria, and that the states of Hungary are disposed to elect a king of their own, and conclude a treaty with France.
King of Bavaria, and his territory augmented at the expence of Austria, and that the states of Hungary are disposed to elect a king of their own, and conclude a treaty with France.
BANK OF FRANCE. Report of their excellencies the minister of general police and of the public treasury, pointing out the mode which the holders of bank notes must follow in order to exchange them.
BANK OF FRANCE. Report of their excellencies the minister of general police and of the public treasury, pointing out the mode which the holders of bank notes must follow in order to exchange them.
MINISTRY OF GENERAL POLICE. “The maintenance of public order can no longer tolerate the crowd which for some days past has thronged around the bank to exchange their notes. This crowd consists for the most part of citizens who really want money, but amongst them there are intermixed a number of avaricious persons and stock-jobbers, and sometimes pick-pockets. It might happen that malevolence might at length in spite of the superintendence and precautions of the police, excite a tumult, which it is prudent to prevent, in order that there may be no occasion to repress it.
MINISTRY OF GENERAL POLICE. “The maintenance of public order can no longer tolerate the crowd which for some days past has thronged around the bank to exchange their notes. This crowd consists for the most part of citizens who really want money, but amongst them there are intermixed a number of avaricious persons and stock-jobbers, and sometimes pick-pockets. It might happen that malevolence might at length in spite of the superintendence and precautions of the police, excite a tumult, which it is prudent to prevent, in order that there may be no occasion to repress it.
“Measures must therefore be taken to isolate and frustrate cupidity and malevolence, and to facilitate to peaceable citizens the exchange of their notes for cash. “I have therefore charged Messieurs the mayors to make themselves acquainted with the wants of individuals in their respective districts, and to distribute a certain number of tickets, which the bearers may present at the bank, and receive cash in exchange for their notes. By this means the cash will not be diverted from its proper channel, and honest men will not be placed at the mercy of stock-jobbers. “I request that his excellency the minister of the public treasury, who has collected information relative to the real situation of the bank, will assure the timid that they need not be disquieted with respect to the solidity of that establishment. “The minister of Police, (Signed) “FOUCHE.”
“Measures must therefore be taken to isolate and frustrate cupidity and malevolence, and to facilitate to peaceable citizens the exchange of their notes for cash. “I have therefore charged Messieurs the mayors to make themselves acquainted with the wants of individuals in their respective districts, and to distribute a certain number of tickets, which the bearers may present at the bank, and receive cash in exchange for their notes. By this means the cash will not be diverted from its proper channel, and honest men will not be placed at the mercy of stock-jobbers. “I request that his excellency the minister of the public treasury, who has collected information relative to the real situation of the bank, will assure the timid that they need not be disquieted with respect to the solidity of that establishment. “The minister of Police, (Signed) “FOUCHE.”
NORFOLK, February 20. A letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in Lisbon, to a merchant in this place, dated the 21st of December, contains the following: “We have no farther news here than the continued triumph of the French arms in Germany—after entering Vienna they still pursued the enemy, and the Emperors of Russia and Germany have retired as far as Cracow, in Poland, in consequence of a great battle lost by the allies at Austerlitz, near Brunn, in Moravia.”
NORFOLK, February 20. A letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in Lisbon, to a merchant in this place, dated the 21st of December, contains the following: “We have no farther news here than the continued triumph of the French arms in Germany—after entering Vienna they still pursued the enemy, and the Emperors of Russia and Germany have retired as far as Cracow, in Poland, in consequence of a great battle lost by the allies at Austerlitz, near Brunn, in Moravia.”
Seat of Government. The British frigate Sea Horse , arrived at Kingston, on the 18th ult. dispatched from Lord Collingwood, off Cadiz, with intelligence that Eighteen French line of battle ships, supposed to be from Brest, had been seen steering West.—This news had excited considerable alarm in Jamaica, and it was expected that martial law would be proclaimed in a few days.
Seat of Government. The British frigate Sea Horse , arrived at Kingston, on the 18th ult. dispatched from Lord Collingwood, off Cadiz, with intelligence that Eighteen French line of battle ships, supposed to be from Brest, had been seen steering West.—This news had excited considerable alarm in Jamaica, and it was expected that martial law would be proclaimed in a few days.
West-Indies.
West-Indies.
TRANSLATED FOR THE AMERICAN. EMPIRE OF HAYTI, FIRST DIVISION OF THE WEST. JUDGMENT, Given by a special Military Council, held at Desfalinnes (formerly Gonaives) 23d Nov. 1805, 2d year of the Independence of Hayti.
TRANSLATED FOR THE AMERICAN. EMPIRE OF HAYTI, FIRST DIVISION OF THE WEST. JUDGMENT, Given by a special Military Council, held at Desfalinnes (formerly Gonaives) 23d Nov. 1805, 2d year of the Independence of Hayti.
To-day, 23d November, 1805, 2d year of the Independence of Hayti. WE, Bazelois, general of the brigade, chief of the staff, general of the army, president; Louis Felix Boisfrond Tonnerre, adjutant general, vice-president; Etienne Victor Mentor, adjutant general, judge; Peter Cottereau, chief of brigade, judge; John Joseph Dominic Diequai Vigne, chief of a squadron, reporter; Makajoux, chief of a squadron, judge; and Alexis Dupuy, captain and register; members comprising the special council, convoked by order of his majesty the emperor, and composed in conformity of the law of the 30th May, 1805, on the organization of the special military council, to judge the persons named— Francisco Stella, born in Italy, 31 years of age, physician, and acting lately as merchant in the city of Cayes, and calling himself a Dane; and John Jordani, a native of Milan, 26 years of age, a seaman in the service of the said Francisco Stella, both accused of espionage and of being subjects of the emperor of the French. After having taken an account of all the papers in support of the accusation, heard pleadings of the accused, and after having heard the reading of the interrogations of the report and conclusion of the chief of the squadron, Diequai Vigne, reporter—
To-day, 23d November, 1805, 2d year of the Independence of Hayti. WE, Bazelois, general of the brigade, chief of the staff, general of the army, president; Louis Felix Boisfrond Tonnerre, adjutant general, vice-president; Etienne Victor Mentor, adjutant general, judge; Peter Cottereau, chief of brigade, judge; John Joseph Dominic Diequai Vigne, chief of a squadron, reporter; Makajoux, chief of a squadron, judge; and Alexis Dupuy, captain and register; members comprising the special council, convoked by order of his majesty the emperor, and composed in conformity of the law of the 30th May, 1805, on the organization of the special military council, to judge the persons named— Francisco Stella, born in Italy, 31 years of age, physician, and acting lately as merchant in the city of Cayes, and calling himself a Dane; and John Jordani, a native of Milan, 26 years of age, a seaman in the service of the said Francisco Stella, both accused of espionage and of being subjects of the emperor of the French. After having taken an account of all the papers in support of the accusation, heard pleadings of the accused, and after having heard the reading of the interrogations of the report and conclusion of the chief of the squadron, Diequai Vigne, reporter—
The council has declared to be convicted, Francisco Stella, and John Jordani, Italians, of having unlawfully assumed the protection granted by the Haytian government, to the subjects of his majesty the king of Denmark, although in so doing, they had incurred the punishment of death, pronounced against the French or their allies, who should set foot on the territory of this empire, and the pains expressed by the second article of the penal code, to wit:— “Every individual, whatever may be his condition, quality or profession, convicted of espionage for the enemy or rebels, shall suffer death.”
The council has declared to be convicted, Francisco Stella, and John Jordani, Italians, of having unlawfully assumed the protection granted by the Haytian government, to the subjects of his majesty the king of Denmark, although in so doing, they had incurred the punishment of death, pronounced against the French or their allies, who should set foot on the territory of this empire, and the pains expressed by the second article of the penal code, to wit:— “Every individual, whatever may be his condition, quality or profession, convicted of espionage for the enemy or rebels, shall suffer death.”
In consequence, the council condemns Stella and Jordani to be shot, as subjects of the emperor of the French and king of Italy. The council besides decrees, that the goods of Francisco Stella and of John Jordani, shall be confiscated for the benefit of the state, and that the sums arising from the sale of the effects of the said Stella and Jordani, shall be sent to the treasurer's chest, at Cayes, and that the copy of the present judgment shall be addressed to all the authorities, in order to give it all possible publicity, and that by the diligence of the reporter of the functions of military accuser. Done in the public sitting at Desfalinnes, (formerly Gonaives) 23d November, 1805, 2d year of the independence of Hayti. (Signed by the members enumerated above.)
In consequence, the council condemns Stella and Jordani to be shot, as subjects of the emperor of the French and king of Italy. The council besides decrees, that the goods of Francisco Stella and of John Jordani, shall be confiscated for the benefit of the state, and that the sums arising from the sale of the effects of the said Stella and Jordani, shall be sent to the treasurer's chest, at Cayes, and that the copy of the present judgment shall be addressed to all the authorities, in order to give it all possible publicity, and that by the diligence of the reporter of the functions of military accuser. Done in the public sitting at Desfalinnes, (formerly Gonaives) 23d November, 1805, 2d year of the independence of Hayti. (Signed by the members enumerated above.)
We have seen the judgment of the council named to pronounce on Stella and Jordani, accused of espionage and of being the subjects of Bonaparte—After having attentively examined the judgment, conformably to the laws, we order their execution in 24 hours. DESSALINES,
We have seen the judgment of the council named to pronounce on Stella and Jordani, accused of espionage and of being the subjects of Bonaparte—After having attentively examined the judgment, conformably to the laws, we order their execution in 24 hours. DESSALINES,
NORFOLK, February 17. We have an Antigua paper of the 21st January, which says, His majesty's brig Hart , which arrived at English Harbour on Saturday evening last, has brought the following intelligence:— “On the 15th inst. to windward of Marigalante, the Unicorn boarded an American, who informed him that two days before, when he was in lat. 17. long. 59, he fell in with a sail of enemy's ships and a brig, steering westward, and that he was so close as to be certain they were all two-deckers.”
NORFOLK, February 17. We have an Antigua paper of the 21st January, which says, His majesty's brig Hart , which arrived at English Harbour on Saturday evening last, has brought the following intelligence:— “On the 15th inst. to windward of Marigalante, the Unicorn boarded an American, who informed him that two days before, when he was in lat. 17. long. 59, he fell in with a sail of enemy's ships and a brig, steering westward, and that he was so close as to be certain they were all two-deckers.”
This is supposed to be the Rochefort squadron, but none of the many arrivals which we have from the West-Indies, give any account of their arrival.
This is supposed to be the Rochefort squadron, but none of the many arrivals which we have from the West-Indies, give any account of their arrival.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 15. Captain Arnold, of the brig Sufannah from Gottenburgh, informs us, that on the 10th of January, in lat. 59, long. 29, 30, he spoke the ship Iris , then out 29 days from Salem for Messina, who had been boarded on his passage and detained for a short time by a French fleet, consisting of eleven sail of the line and seven frigates, out 21 days from Brest, steering in a southwesterly direction.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 15. Captain Arnold, of the brig Sufannah from Gottenburgh, informs us, that on the 10th of January, in lat. 59, long. 29, 30, he spoke the ship Iris , then out 29 days from Salem for Messina, who had been boarded on his passage and detained for a short time by a French fleet, consisting of eleven sail of the line and seven frigates, out 21 days from Brest, steering in a southwesterly direction.
Merc. Adv. Captain Hitchcock, who arrived at this port on Saturday from Curracoa, informs us that on the 25th of January, in the Mona Passage, he was boarded by three French men of war, one of them mounting 84 guns and 1006 men, one of 110 guns, and another of 50. They reported that they were waiting to be joined by a fleet of ten sail of the line from Brest, and that they were destined against Jamaica, respecting which island they made many enquiries as to its strength, and the force by which it was protected, &c. They had in tow the fchr. James , Lenox, from Newbern for Jamaica, captured 7 days before.
Merc. Adv. Captain Hitchcock, who arrived at this port on Saturday from Curracoa, informs us that on the 25th of January, in the Mona Passage, he was boarded by three French men of war, one of them mounting 84 guns and 1006 men, one of 110 guns, and another of 50. They reported that they were waiting to be joined by a fleet of ten sail of the line from Brest, and that they were destined against Jamaica, respecting which island they made many enquiries as to its strength, and the force by which it was protected, &c. They had in tow the fchr. James , Lenox, from Newbern for Jamaica, captured 7 days before.
Merc. Adv. Captain King, from Rio de la Plata, informs us that no British expedition had arrived at Buenos Ayres at the time of his sailing, nor was any such measure apprehended. A few days before his departure a Spanish frigate was lost on English Reef, having on board 500 men.
Merc. Adv. Captain King, from Rio de la Plata, informs us that no British expedition had arrived at Buenos Ayres at the time of his sailing, nor was any such measure apprehended. A few days before his departure a Spanish frigate was lost on English Reef, having on board 500 men.
CHARLESTON, February 13. The British frigate Sea Horse , arrived at Kingston, on the 18th ult. dispatched from Lord Collingwood, off Cadiz, with intelligence that Eighteen French line of battle ships, supposed to be from Brest, had been seen steering West.—This news had excited considerable alarm in Jamaica, and it was expected that martial law would be proclaimed in a few days.
CHARLESTON, February 13. The British frigate Sea Horse , arrived at Kingston, on the 18th ult. dispatched from Lord Collingwood, off Cadiz, with intelligence that Eighteen French line of battle ships, supposed to be from Brest, had been seen steering West.—This news had excited considerable alarm in Jamaica, and it was expected that martial law would be proclaimed in a few days.
An armed schooner, supposed to be a French privateer, was off the bar yesterday. We are informed by a gentleman recently from Barracoa, that there were two privateers fitting out in that port to cruise on this coast.
An armed schooner, supposed to be a French privateer, was off the bar yesterday. We are informed by a gentleman recently from Barracoa, that there were two privateers fitting out in that port to cruise on this coast.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
February 13.
February 13.
Agreeably to notice given yesterday, Mr. Adams asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill, which was read and passed to the second reading.
Agreeably to notice given yesterday, Mr. Adams asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill, which was read and passed to the second reading.
A BILL to prevent the abuse of the privileges & immunities enjoyed by foreign ministers within the U. S. BE IT enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this act, if any foreign ambassador, minister, or other person entitled to enjoy within the U. S. the privileges and immunities of a foreign minister, shall commit any violation of the municipal laws, which, if committed by a person amenable to the ordinary judicial authority of the place, where such ambassador, minister, or other person, may be at the time of committing such offence, would be indictable by a grand jury, and punishable by death, by corporal punishment, or by imprisonment or confinement to labor, the President of the U. S. upon application made to him by the executive authority of the state or territory where such offence may be committed, or upon the complaint to him of any person injured or aggrieved by such offence so committed, and upon proof of the facts, satisfactory to the said President, being furnished to him in support of such application or complaint, shall be, and hereby is, authorised to demand of the sovereign of the said offending ambassador, minister, or other person, justice upon the offender, and repatriation of any person, or persons thus injured or aggrieved; and in case of the refusal or neglect of the said sovereign, to comply with such demand for justice and repatriation, the President of the U. S. is hereby further authorised to order such ambassador, minister, or other person so offending, to depart from the U. S. States, and the territories thereof; or to send him home to his sovereign according to the aggravation of the offence, and at his the said President's discretion. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passage of this act, if any foreign ambassador, minister, or other person entitled to enjoy within the U. S. States the privileges & immunities of a foreign minister, shall within the U. S. States or the territories thereof commit any act of hostility, or enter into any conspiracy against the government of the U. S. States or shall personally insult or treat with disrespect the President of the U. S. States for the time being, the said President shall be, and is hereby authorised at his discretion, to order the said ambassador, minister or other person so offending, to withdraw from the seat of government and the territory of Columbia, or to depart from the U. S. States and the territories thereof; and in case of refusal or neglect by such ambassador, minister or other person as aforesaid, to obey such order within a reasonable time, of which the said President shall judge, the said President shall be, and is hereby further authorised to send the said ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, home to his sovereign; and in either case to demand of the said sovereign, the punishment of such offending ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, according to the nature and aggravation of the offence, & conformably to the law of nations. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in every case, when the President of the U. S. States shall, under the authority of this act, order any foreign ambassador, minister or other person entitled to enjoy within the U. S. States the privileges and immunities of a foreign minister, to withdraw from the seat of government and the territory of Columbia; or to depart from the U. S. States and the territories thereof; or shall send any such offending ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, home to his sovereign; the said President shall, in the order given to such ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid to depart, or to withdraw, signify the offence upon which such order shall be founded; and shall assign to the sovereign of the said ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, the reasons for which such order shall have been given, or for which the said ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid shall be sent home; particularly specifying that such proceedings are not on account of any national differences, but on account of the personal misconduct of such ambassador, minister or other person as aforesaid.
A BILL to prevent the abuse of the privileges & immunities enjoyed by foreign ministers within the U. S. BE IT enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this act, if any foreign ambassador, minister, or other person entitled to enjoy within the U. S. the privileges and immunities of a foreign minister, shall commit any violation of the municipal laws, which, if committed by a person amenable to the ordinary judicial authority of the place, where such ambassador, minister, or other person, may be at the time of committing such offence, would be indictable by a grand jury, and punishable by death, by corporal punishment, or by imprisonment or confinement to labor, the President of the U. S. upon application made to him by the executive authority of the state or territory where such offence may be committed, or upon the complaint to him of any person injured or aggrieved by such offence so committed, and upon proof of the facts, satisfactory to the said President, being furnished to him in support of such application or complaint, shall be, and hereby is, authorised to demand of the sovereign of the said offending ambassador, minister, or other person, justice upon the offender, and repatriation of any person, or persons thus injured or aggrieved; and in case of the refusal or neglect of the said sovereign, to comply with such demand for justice and repatriation, the President of the U. S. is hereby further authorised to order such ambassador, minister, or other person so offending, to depart from the U. S. States, and the territories thereof; or to send him home to his sovereign according to the aggravation of the offence, and at his the said President's discretion. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passage of this act, if any foreign ambassador, minister, or other person entitled to enjoy within the U. S. States the privileges & immunities of a foreign minister, shall within the U. S. States or the territories thereof commit any act of hostility, or enter into any conspiracy against the government of the U. S. States or shall personally insult or treat with disrespect the President of the U. S. States for the time being, the said President shall be, and is hereby authorised at his discretion, to order the said ambassador, minister or other person so offending, to withdraw from the seat of government and the territory of Columbia, or to depart from the U. S. States and the territories thereof; and in case of refusal or neglect by such ambassador, minister or other person as aforesaid, to obey such order within a reasonable time, of which the said President shall judge, the said President shall be, and is hereby further authorised to send the said ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, home to his sovereign; and in either case to demand of the said sovereign, the punishment of such offending ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, according to the nature and aggravation of the offence, & conformably to the law of nations. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in every case, when the President of the U. S. States shall, under the authority of this act, order any foreign ambassador, minister or other person entitled to enjoy within the U. S. States the privileges and immunities of a foreign minister, to withdraw from the seat of government and the territory of Columbia; or to depart from the U. S. States and the territories thereof; or shall send any such offending ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, home to his sovereign; the said President shall, in the order given to such ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid to depart, or to withdraw, signify the offence upon which such order shall be founded; and shall assign to the sovereign of the said ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid, the reasons for which such order shall have been given, or for which the said ambassador, minister, or other person as aforesaid shall be sent home; particularly specifying that such proceedings are not on account of any national differences, but on account of the personal misconduct of such ambassador, minister or other person as aforesaid.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, the first payment was required to be made in four, instead of six years.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, the first payment was required to be made in four, instead of six years.
On motion of Mr. Leib, an amendment was made, requiring the location to be made before the 1st day of January next.
On motion of Mr. Leib, an amendment was made, requiring the location to be made before the 1st day of January next.
Mr. Clark, though opposed to the principle of the bill, thought, if it passed, the settlers should not be embarrassed by any obligation to cultivate the vine. He therefore moved to strike out that part of the bill which relates to this object.
Mr. Clark, though opposed to the principle of the bill, thought, if it passed, the settlers should not be embarrassed by any obligation to cultivate the vine. He therefore moved to strike out that part of the bill which relates to this object.
Motion lost—Ayes 42—Noes 51.
Motion lost—Ayes 42—Noes 51.
Mr. Crowninshield moved to amend the bill as to charge interest on the six last payments, from the expiration of the four year.
Mr. Crowninshield moved to amend the bill as to charge interest on the six last payments, from the expiration of the four year.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, February 13.
Thursday, February 13.
Mr. Lattimore observed, that in addition to the various objects embraced by several petitions which had been referred to the committee on public lands, relative to lands in the Mississippi territory, there were others, an attention to which seemed necessary, as well to do justice to individuals, as to facilitate the execution of the business of the land office west of Pearl river. In order, therefore, that the subject might undergo a proper investigation, he begged leave to offer the following resolution:
Mr. Lattimore observed, that in addition to the various objects embraced by several petitions which had been referred to the committee on public lands, relative to lands in the Mississippi territory, there were others, an attention to which seemed necessary, as well to do justice to individuals, as to facilitate the execution of the business of the land office west of Pearl river. In order, therefore, that the subject might undergo a proper investigation, he begged leave to offer the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee on public lands be instructed to enquire—
Resolved, That the committee on public lands be instructed to enquire—
Whether it be expedient to confirm any claims to lands in the Mississippi territory, founded upon warrants or orders of survey, which were not inhabited and cultivated on the 27th day of October, 1795, agreeably to the first section of the act, entitled “An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the U. S. south of the state of Tennessee.”
Whether it be expedient to confirm any claims to lands in the Mississippi territory, founded upon warrants or orders of survey, which were not inhabited and cultivated on the 27th day of October, 1795, agreeably to the first section of the act, entitled “An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the U. S. south of the state of Tennessee.”
Whether it be expedient to repeal so much of the first section of the said act, as precludes persons under the age of twenty-one years, and not heads of families, from the benefits of the provisions of the section aforesaid.
Whether it be expedient to repeal so much of the first section of the said act, as precludes persons under the age of twenty-one years, and not heads of families, from the benefits of the provisions of the section aforesaid.
Whether it be expedient to make provision by law, for reimbursing pre-emption claimants in such fums as they may have paid to the U. S. in the event of their being evicted of the lands for which fums may have been paid, by a judicial decision in favor of any grant not derived from the U. S.
Whether it be expedient to make provision by law, for reimbursing pre-emption claimants in such fums as they may have paid to the U. S. in the event of their being evicted of the lands for which fums may have been paid, by a judicial decision in favor of any grant not derived from the U. S.
Whether it be expedient to invest the commissioners west of Pearl river, with such extensive equitable jurisdiction, as may enable them to guard, on the one hand, against the admission of claims which may be supported by a literal construction of legal provisions, though founded in fraud; and to confirm, on the other hand, those which may not be thus supported, though founded upon principles of justice and equity; And also,
Whether it be expedient to invest the commissioners west of Pearl river, with such extensive equitable jurisdiction, as may enable them to guard, on the one hand, against the admission of claims which may be supported by a literal construction of legal provisions, though founded in fraud; and to confirm, on the other hand, those which may not be thus supported, though founded upon principles of justice and equity; And also,
Whether any, and if any, what further amendments ought to be made to the act aforesaid; And that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Whether any, and if any, what further amendments ought to be made to the act aforesaid; And that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Friday, Feb. 14.
Friday, Feb. 14.
The bill allowing Geo. Rapp and his associates to locate a township of land in the Indiana Territory on certain conditions, was read a third time.
The bill allowing Geo. Rapp and his associates to locate a township of land in the Indiana Territory on certain conditions, was read a third time.
Mr. Jackson moved to recommit the bill. Messrs. Jackson, Merriweather, Ely, Olin, and Clark advocated, and Messrs. Smilie, Sloan, Nicholson, Conrad and Leib opposed this motion; which was carried, and the bill referred to a Committee of the whole House on Monday, Ayes 62—Nays 53.
Mr. Jackson moved to recommit the bill. Messrs. Jackson, Merriweather, Ely, Olin, and Clark advocated, and Messrs. Smilie, Sloan, Nicholson, Conrad and Leib opposed this motion; which was carried, and the bill referred to a Committee of the whole House on Monday, Ayes 62—Nays 53.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the committee of Claims reported that it was not proper to take any order on the petition of Wm. Lambert, in which report the House concurred.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the committee of Claims reported that it was not proper to take any order on the petition of Wm. Lambert, in which report the House concurred.
Mr. Garnett, from the committee charged with a variety of memorials from the Indiana territory, &c. made a detailed and interesting report, which concludes with resolutions recommending the following measures:
Mr. Garnett, from the committee charged with a variety of memorials from the Indiana territory, &c. made a detailed and interesting report, which concludes with resolutions recommending the following measures:
1. That the 6th article of the ordinance of 1787, which prohibits slavery in the Indiana territory be suspended for ten years, so far as to admit the introduction of slaves born in the U. S. 2. To extend the elective franchise in that territory to all white citizens of twenty-one years of age, who have resided therein a certain time. 3. That it is inexpedient to annex part of the Indiana territory to the state of Ohio. 4. That it is inexpedient to divide Indiana into two territories.
1. That the 6th article of the ordinance of 1787, which prohibits slavery in the Indiana territory be suspended for ten years, so far as to admit the introduction of slaves born in the U. S. 2. To extend the elective franchise in that territory to all white citizens of twenty-one years of age, who have resided therein a certain time. 3. That it is inexpedient to annex part of the Indiana territory to the state of Ohio. 4. That it is inexpedient to divide Indiana into two territories.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday.
Mr. Sloan, from the committee to whom was referred the bill imposing a duty of ten dollars on every slave imported into the U. S. reported a bill, with sundry amendments.
Mr. Sloan, from the committee to whom was referred the bill imposing a duty of ten dollars on every slave imported into the U. S. reported a bill, with sundry amendments.
The principal feature of the amended bill is a provision in the case of smuggling slaves into the state of South-Carolina, that the secretary of the treasury shall be authorised to remove them into some other state and hire them out for a term of years.
The principal feature of the amended bill is a provision in the case of smuggling slaves into the state of South-Carolina, that the secretary of the treasury shall be authorised to remove them into some other state and hire them out for a term of years.
Mr. Jackson moved to reject the bill.
Mr. Jackson moved to reject the bill.
This motion, after a short debate, was negatived, and the bill referred to a committee of the whole.
This motion, after a short debate, was negatived, and the bill referred to a committee of the whole.
Monday, Feb. 17.
Monday, Feb. 17.
Mr. John C. Smith from the committee of Claims, made a report on the petition of Oliver Pollock. The report states that the petitioner appears to be entitled to a part of his claim, which is cognizable by the treasury. They, therefore, recommend that he have leave to withdraw his petition.
Mr. John C. Smith from the committee of Claims, made a report on the petition of Oliver Pollock. The report states that the petitioner appears to be entitled to a part of his claim, which is cognizable by the treasury. They, therefore, recommend that he have leave to withdraw his petition.
Agreed to.
Agreed to.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair; on the report of the committee of Commerce and Manufactures on the petition of Nicklin and Griffiths. The report states the following circumstances. The petitioners bought from Joseph Anthony & Co. a vessel possessed of an American register. Some time after this purchase, it was disclosed that Joseph Anthony & Co. were indebted to Coulon, a foreigner, for a part of this ship; in consequence of which the collector refused, considering her an American ship. The petitioners pray that this vessel may receive an American register; in which the committee of Commerce and Manufactures concurs.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair; on the report of the committee of Commerce and Manufactures on the petition of Nicklin and Griffiths. The report states the following circumstances. The petitioners bought from Joseph Anthony & Co. a vessel possessed of an American register. Some time after this purchase, it was disclosed that Joseph Anthony & Co. were indebted to Coulon, a foreigner, for a part of this ship; in consequence of which the collector refused, considering her an American ship. The petitioners pray that this vessel may receive an American register; in which the committee of Commerce and Manufactures concurs.
Messrs. Crowninshield, J. Clay, Nicholson, and Ely, supported; and Messrs. Conrad and Macon opposed the report; which was agreed to—Ayes 56—Noes 31.
Messrs. Crowninshield, J. Clay, Nicholson, and Ely, supported; and Messrs. Conrad and Macon opposed the report; which was agreed to—Ayes 56—Noes 31.
The committee rose and reported their agreement to the report of the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. The House immediately took up the report, concurred therein, and ordered a bill to be brought in.
The committee rose and reported their agreement to the report of the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. The House immediately took up the report, concurred therein, and ordered a bill to be brought in.
The bill declaring Jersey, in the state of New-Jersey, a port of delivery, and for erecting a light house on Wood Island, or Fletcher's Neck, in the state of Massachusetts, having passed through a committee of the whole, was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
The bill declaring Jersey, in the state of New-Jersey, a port of delivery, and for erecting a light house on Wood Island, or Fletcher's Neck, in the state of Massachusetts, having passed through a committee of the whole, was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill authorising George Rapp, and his associates, to locate a township of land in the Indiana territory.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill authorising George Rapp, and his associates, to locate a township of land in the Indiana territory.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, the first payment was required to be made in four, instead of six years.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, the first payment was required to be made in four, instead of six years.
On motion of Mr. Leib, an amendment was made, requiring the location to be made before the 1st day of January next.
On motion of Mr. Leib, an amendment was made, requiring the location to be made before the 1st day of January next.
Mr. Clark, though opposed to the principle of the bill, thought, if it passed, the settlers should not be embarrassed by any obligation to cultivate the vine. He therefore moved to strike out that part of the bill which relates to this object.
Mr. Clark, though opposed to the principle of the bill, thought, if it passed, the settlers should not be embarrassed by any obligation to cultivate the vine. He therefore moved to strike out that part of the bill which relates to this object.
Motion lost—Ayes 42—Noes 51.
Motion lost—Ayes 42—Noes 51.
Mr. Crowninshield moved to amend the bill as to charge interest on the six last payments, from the expiration of the four year.
Mr. Crowninshield moved to amend the bill as to charge interest on the six last payments, from the expiration of the four year.
when the first payment is required to be made.
when the first payment is required to be made.
Motion lost.
Motion lost.
After a variety of other motions to modify the provisions of the bill, most of which were negatived, the committee rose, and reported their agreement to the bill.
After a variety of other motions to modify the provisions of the bill, most of which were negatived, the committee rose, and reported their agreement to the bill.
The House immediately took the report into consideration. After various motions to amend the bill, most of which were disagreed to, a motion, similar to that made in the committee by Mr. Crowninshield, was made—When, without deciding upon it, the House about four o'clock adjourned.
The House immediately took the report into consideration. After various motions to amend the bill, most of which were disagreed to, a motion, similar to that made in the committee by Mr. Crowninshield, was made—When, without deciding upon it, the House about four o'clock adjourned.
Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The House took up the unfinished business of yesterday. When the yeas and nays were taken on the amendment proposed to the bill authorising George Rapp, and his associates, to locate a township in the Indiana territory—requiring the payment of interest on all the instalments except the first, which was carried—Yeas 60—Nays 44. When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-day.
The House took up the unfinished business of yesterday. When the yeas and nays were taken on the amendment proposed to the bill authorising George Rapp, and his associates, to locate a township in the Indiana territory—requiring the payment of interest on all the instalments except the first, which was carried—Yeas 60—Nays 44. When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-day.
A message was received from the President of the U. S. furnishing the information called for by a resolution of the 24th ult. relative to the expenditures on the various fortifications in the U. S. and those on the navy yards; which was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
A message was received from the President of the U. S. furnishing the information called for by a resolution of the 24th ult. relative to the expenditures on the various fortifications in the U. S. and those on the navy yards; which was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair; on the bill to incorporate a Presbyterian church in George Town.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair; on the bill to incorporate a Presbyterian church in George Town.
After making several amendments, the committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill.
After making several amendments, the committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill.
The House immediately took up the report.
The House immediately took up the report.
Mr. Clark moved to strike out the first section. He said his object was to try the force of the House on the principle of the bill. He was inimical to all incorporations, and particularly to those for religious purposes.
Mr. Clark moved to strike out the first section. He said his object was to try the force of the House on the principle of the bill. He was inimical to all incorporations, and particularly to those for religious purposes.
On this motion a debate ensued, which altogether turned on the policy of incorporating associations of individuals for any purposes, and especially for those of a religious nature.
On this motion a debate ensued, which altogether turned on the policy of incorporating associations of individuals for any purposes, and especially for those of a religious nature.
As the arguments adduced on either side were the same with those usually urged on this point, we think it unnecessary to detail them.
As the arguments adduced on either side were the same with those usually urged on this point, we think it unnecessary to detail them.
Messrs. Clark, Sloan, and Rhea, supported; and Messrs. Findley, Southard, Smilie, Elmer, and Nicholson, opposed the motion, which was lost—Ayes 29.
Messrs. Clark, Sloan, and Rhea, supported; and Messrs. Findley, Southard, Smilie, Elmer, and Nicholson, opposed the motion, which was lost—Ayes 29.
That part of the bill, which authorises the raising 3,000 dollars by lottery, was struck out.
That part of the bill, which authorises the raising 3,000 dollars by lottery, was struck out.
Various other amendments were made, when the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 58.
Various other amendments were made, when the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 58.
A bill to empower George Rapp, and his associates, to purchase a tract of land was read the third time. On the question, shall the bill pass, the Yeas and Nays were called, and were, Yeas 46—Nays 46.
A bill to empower George Rapp, and his associates, to purchase a tract of land was read the third time. On the question, shall the bill pass, the Yeas and Nays were called, and were, Yeas 46—Nays 46.
The Speaker declaring himself to be with the Nays, the bill is lost.
The Speaker declaring himself to be with the Nays, the bill is lost.
WASHINGTON, February 19.
WASHINGTON, February 19.
The SENATE were yesterday principally occupied with the bill to prohibit commercial intercourse with the island of St. Domingo, which, after undergoing various amendments, was ordered to a third reading this day.
The SENATE were yesterday principally occupied with the bill to prohibit commercial intercourse with the island of St. Domingo, which, after undergoing various amendments, was ordered to a third reading this day.
Domestic Intelligence.
Domestic Intelligence.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 19.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 19.
Col. Toufard, Consul from his Imperial Majesty the emperor of the French, arrived at Natchez (M. T.) on the 13th inst. on his way to New-Orleans, where he is to reside.
Col. Toufard, Consul from his Imperial Majesty the emperor of the French, arrived at Natchez (M. T.) on the 13th inst. on his way to New-Orleans, where he is to reside.
CARLISLE, (Penn.) February 11.
CARLISLE, (Penn.) February 11.
By a gentleman who left St. Louis, (upper Louisiana,) on the 3d of December last, we are informed that a party of the Sack Indians, took the opportunity when the Osages were out hunting, came in on their Towns, killed about 100, consisting of old men, women, and children, and took as many prisoners. A number of the Osage Chiefs came down to St. Louis, and demanded protection from the U. States, upon which General Wilkinson sent a Lieutenant Hughes, with a detachment of thirty men to demand the prisoners.
By a gentleman who left St. Louis, (upper Louisiana,) on the 3d of December last, we are informed that a party of the Sack Indians, took the opportunity when the Osages were out hunting, came in on their Towns, killed about 100, consisting of old men, women, and children, and took as many prisoners. A number of the Osage Chiefs came down to St. Louis, and demanded protection from the U. States, upon which General Wilkinson sent a Lieutenant Hughes, with a detachment of thirty men to demand the prisoners.
We are also informed by the same gentleman, that a few days previous to his leaving St. Louis, an Indian Chief sent down by Captain Lewis, from about 1500 miles up the Missouri, had far out from St. Louis for the city of Washington, attended by Lieutenant Climpson, and an Interpreter; he is of the Riquora Nation, of a dark complexion, and remarkably corpulent.
We are also informed by the same gentleman, that a few days previous to his leaving St. Louis, an Indian Chief sent down by Captain Lewis, from about 1500 miles up the Missouri, had far out from St. Louis for the city of Washington, attended by Lieutenant Climpson, and an Interpreter; he is of the Riquora Nation, of a dark complexion, and remarkably corpulent.
At the time of our informants leaving that place they had received no account of the destruction of captain Lewis, and his party. It is therefore to be hoped, that the report which has been in circulation of their being cut off, is without foundation, as we have reason to suppose, had such an event taken place, they would there have received the earliest intelligence.
At the time of our informants leaving that place they had received no account of the destruction of captain Lewis, and his party. It is therefore to be hoped, that the report which has been in circulation of their being cut off, is without foundation, as we have reason to suppose, had such an event taken place, they would there have received the earliest intelligence.
FRANKFORT, January 23.
FRANKFORT, January 23.
Extra of a letter from a Gentleman at Fort St. Stephens (Miss. Ter.) to his friend in this place, dated Dec. 6th, 1805.
Extra of a letter from a Gentleman at Fort St. Stephens (Miss. Ter.) to his friend in this place, dated Dec. 6th, 1805.
“GOVERNOR CLAIBORNE has sent Mr. Graham to Governor Folk at Pensacola, to remonstrate on the subject of Spanish duties at Mobile. Mr. Graham, in a letter from Pensacola, dated a few days since, says “That Gov. Folk, agrees to suspend the order for the payment of duties at Mobile, upon receiving official assurance that no duties shall be demanded at Orleans, on goods destined for Baton Rouge; but that he will admit of no other terms.”
“GOVERNOR CLAIBORNE has sent Mr. Graham to Governor Folk at Pensacola, to remonstrate on the subject of Spanish duties at Mobile. Mr. Graham, in a letter from Pensacola, dated a few days since, says “That Gov. Folk, agrees to suspend the order for the payment of duties at Mobile, upon receiving official assurance that no duties shall be demanded at Orleans, on goods destined for Baton Rouge; but that he will admit of no other terms.”
“Mr. Graham has written to the government of the United States on the subject,—but we are entirely at a loss to conjecture what will be the result.
“Mr. Graham has written to the government of the United States on the subject,—but we are entirely at a loss to conjecture what will be the result.
“Had Spain a right to the country between the thirty-first degree of latitude, and the Mississippi, there can be no doubt but that it would be just, and consistent with the spirit of our treaties with that power, that Spanish subjects passing up and down the Mississippi, with property destined to or coming from their country, and not intended to be landed in the United States, should not be burthened with duties to the American government. But I much doubt whether the government will think it expedient indirectly to sanction the Spanish claim to Eastern Louisiana, by entering into a stipulation which, though it does not expressly recognize their right, cannot be founded on any other principle but that they are lawful possessors of the country which they occupy. The determination is all important to the people residing on the waters of the Mobile, but I am satisfied that they do not wish to see the just pretensions of the nation to Eastern Louisiana, at all weakened by any arrangements which might contribute to their immediate benefit.
“Had Spain a right to the country between the thirty-first degree of latitude, and the Mississippi, there can be no doubt but that it would be just, and consistent with the spirit of our treaties with that power, that Spanish subjects passing up and down the Mississippi, with property destined to or coming from their country, and not intended to be landed in the United States, should not be burthened with duties to the American government. But I much doubt whether the government will think it expedient indirectly to sanction the Spanish claim to Eastern Louisiana, by entering into a stipulation which, though it does not expressly recognize their right, cannot be founded on any other principle but that they are lawful possessors of the country which they occupy. The determination is all important to the people residing on the waters of the Mobile, but I am satisfied that they do not wish to see the just pretensions of the nation to Eastern Louisiana, at all weakened by any arrangements which might contribute to their immediate benefit.
“The British continue to harass the trade to Pensacola. We have lately heard a good deal of heavy firing, and thought that they might possibly be paying a visit to our neighbours at
“The British continue to harass the trade to Pensacola. We have lately heard a good deal of heavy firing, and thought that they might possibly be paying a visit to our neighbours at

Mobile:—but accounts from that place just received, informs, that it was only some Spanish vessels firing in the bay. "We have had a large concourse of Indians at this place for a week past,—upwards of a thousand I suppose,—who have come down to receive their annual presents. Some of them are highly dissatisfied with the treaty;—but the new chief, Pullmattahoy, a man of great eloquence and energy of mind, gave them a firm and undaunted talk,—and put his opponents at defiance. These men were formerly much in honor with the late Spanish government here, and are mortified with the popularity and influence of the new chief, who has, however, the general countenance of the Choctaw nation, as well as of the U. States' agents."
Miscellaneous.
A FRAGMENT.
COMMUNICATED.
Delia had nearly attained her eighteenth year. Living in the midst of a large & populous city, the admiration of the men, she still escaped the envy of her own sex; for strange to tell, it was difficult to say, by which she was most admired. True it is, these feelings were of a different kind; by the women she was looked upon as the glory, the honour of their sex; by the men she was considered as being of a superior order, sent to this earth by the divine ruler, as a specimen of those celestial beings who inhabit the world of spirits. Their admiration approached to idolatry. To say that Delia was beautiful, would be but a poor compliment, for whilst you gazed with rapture on her angelic face, you were lost in admiration of the intellectual excellence which beamed forth from her sparkling eye. Timid without awkwardness, she was like the sensitive plant which shrinks from the rude touch of man; by some she was thought too reserved, but to her friends and intimate acquaintances, she was all affability and sweetness, and if her eyes were cast down, it was to avoid being a witness of some improper act, or to escape from the rude gaze of vulgarity and insolence. One fault she had (if indeed it could be called a fault;) conscious of her own purity and of the sincerity of all the professions she made, she was disposed to judge too favourably of mankind; she suspected no one, because she judged of others by herself, and thus was the liable to be imposed on by the false appearances and artful professions of regard. To complete the excellence of her character, notwithstanding all the admiration she excited, and all the attentions she received, not one spark of vanity was to be found in her composition; she still remained artless and unaffected. When seen, she was adored, when spoken of, it was always in a style bordering on enthusiasm.
BRIEF SKETCH OF LONDON.
There are in London about 502 places for worship, one cathedral, one abbey, 114 churches, 132 chapels, 207 meetings and chapels of dissenters, 33 chapels for foreigners, and 6 gynganoes. About 4050 public and private schools, including inns of court, colleges, &c. and societies for morals; 10 societies for learning and arts, 122 asylums for the indigent, 17 asylums for sick and lame, 13 dispensaries, and 704 friendly societies. Charity distributed 750,000. per annum. This is a pleasing account; but the following cannot be read without feeling emotions of sorrow and pity. There are about 2500 persons committed for trial in one year—Annual depredations amount to 2,100,000. 18 prisons, 3204 alehouses within the bills of mortality. Amount of coins counterfeited, 200,000. per annum. About 3,000 receivers of stolen goods. About 10,000 servants at all times out of places; and 20,000 persons rise every morning without knowing how they shall subsist through the day.
New Method of Making Paper. —A patent has been taken out for a new and very superior method of making paper to that which has been hitherto in use. Instead of doing the work by hand, a very simple machinery is employed, which facilitates the making of paper to an inconceivable degree. The paper is made of all dimensions. Indeed, by the aid of a continual and circular motion, imagined by the inventor, after he had first made the discovery, paper may be made of an immense size, or rather to an infinite extent. By this last improvement, too, the paper is made at a single stroke; or in other words, supposing an enormous quantity of the paste or liquid prepared and placed on one side of the machine, it will issue from the other side in the perfect form of paper, which will never end till the substance is exhausted.
London paper.
Will be Landed in a few days.
TEN Crates well assorted Queens Ware, and 1 do. containing a very elegant service of blue printed Table Wares direct from the manufactory, by the ship Alexander, Capt. King, from Liverpool, just arrived at Norfolk, and will be sold for cash, country produce, or negotiable notes at 60 days, by WILLIAM HART, opposite the scale house.
IRISH POTATOES for the table or planting, New-Eng. CHEESE, SALT, COD-FISH, MACKEREL, SHAD, and a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS, at the lowest retailing prices. February 25. (ep2w & coawtf.)
TO BE RENTED.
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the bird in hand) at the corner of the street leading to church hill; to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, Sergeant of the City, or to JACOB I. COHEN. (2aw tf.)
February 25.
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to the subscribers by Shandy Anderson, will be sold on Friday the 28th day of March next, at Edmund Anderson's Tavern (formerly James Georges) to the highest bidder for ready money, a tract of LAND lying in the County of Goochland on the three chock roads, about one mile above the above mentioned place, containing by a late survey one hundred and fifty five and a half acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the sum of twenty-three pounds twelve shillings and nine pence with interest thereon from the first day of January last.
CHARLES ATKINSON, JOHN SHELTON, Jr. Trustees. Goochland, February 25. (ep 4w p.)
FOR SALE.
AN elegant COACH with Harness for four horses, lately imported, and not used since the importation. Any person inclined to purchase may see the same and the terms will be made known by applying to Mr. Leroy Anderson in Williamsburg. February 25. (3t.)
THE Subscriber wishes to take a few BOARDERS by the day, week, month or year; and they may rely on the strictest attention being paid to them so as to give satisfaction. GEORGE WATSON. February 25. (2t.)
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 25th FEBRUARY.
COMMERCIAL RESTRICTIONS.
Whenever Great Britain has manifested an intention of violating our rights, we have uniformly held up a restriction upon their trade, and not a resort to war, as our principal instrument of defence. We saw that the prosperity of her people was principally dependant upon her manufactures, and that her manufactures had uniformly fluctuated with the caprice of taste or the accident of war. "The weavers of Spitalfields were plunged into the most severe distress by the fashion of mouselins instead of silks; and numbers of the workmen in Sheffield and Birmingham were, for a time, thrown out of employment, from the adoption of shoe-strings and covered buttons, instead of buckles and metal buttons. Our manufactures (continues Malthus, from whom the preceding quotation is taken) have increased with great rapidity, but in particular places they have failed, and the parishes where this has happened, are invariably loaded with a crowd of poor, in the most distressed and miserable condition. From a work of Dr. Aikin it appears that the register for the collegiate church at Manchester, from Christmas 1793 to Christmas 1794, stated a decrease of 168 marriages, 538 christenings, and 250 burials. The cause of this sudden check to population, which could not have taken place, in so sudden a manner, without being occasioned by the most severe distress, was the commencement of the war and the failure of commercial credit which happened about this time." But if such effects are produced by the caprice of taste or the commencement of a war, we saw that G. Britain had reason to anticipate calamities not less lamentable from the suspension of her trade with the United States, which takes off manufactures to the amount of twenty-five millions of dollars. Under such impressions we had uniformly considered the restriction upon our trade with G. Britain, as our natural armour. We looked to it not only as a measure of punishment or as the means of obtaining redress, but as the means of preventing many insults and encroachments. We believed that the national spirit in a case of strong emergency, was capable of making this decisive effort, and we rested with confidence upon its success. The idea cheered and animated us, when we looked forward to the intults of the usurping government of Great Britain: and it was impossible not to believe, that the hair-suspended terrors of a non-intercourse, or a non-importation act would awe even her into a better observance of the law of nations. The unsuccessful effort made in 1794, was calculated indeed to dissipate her fears, to diminish her respect for our rights, and to impair our own confidence in the practicability of employing this boasted expedient: but the real patriots of America knew, and the court of London must also know, that this effort was defeated by a party who are no longer the masters of our national councils, and that the injuries which we have since received are sufficient to demonstrate the inefficacy of the means which they adopted.
Now then is the moment for ascertaining the practicability of this expedient. Great Britain is now making encroachments upon our rights, equal if not superior in the magnitude of their mischief, to any which we may reasonably expect to befall us for years to come. Congress are now deliberating on the means of redress. They have proposed to employ our natural armour; for various schemes of restriction upon British trade are now before them. Now then is the time to convince Great Britain, that we are prepared to resort to this defensive expedient; now is the time to confirm or dissipate the fears, which she may have conceived, from our resolution to resort to it. If the pre-emption passes by without her granting a full indemnification for the injuries she has done us, or without our punishing her injuries through the medium of her commerce, it will be ridiculous to expect that any similar idea of punishment should hereafter enter into her calculations of interest, or should repress her future encroachments.
From the only documents which are before us, we believe it to be the interest of the United States to attempt negotiation once more. But we believe it also to be our interest to arm our minister plenipotentiary with a non-intercourse or a non-importation act; as the principal means for enforcing his propositions. Still more do we believe it to be our interest, to embody the national sentiment upon this subject & express it in the firmest and most unequivocal manner. Let us place it upon record, that in the year 1806, the people of these states were resolutely determined to yield up the manufactures and luxuries of Great Britain, rather than yield to her iniquitous usurpations. Such a record as this may perhaps have a salutary effect upon the future ministers of Great Britain. Perhaps it may teach them, that it would be better not to make any great encroachments upon our rights, since they may either expect to make us a complete indemnification for the wrongs which they may inflict, or to see the same spirit in action, which in 1806 was prepared to lay the severest shackles upon her commerce.
With this view, is it not incumbent upon the people of the union to second the zeal of their constituents by the most general and explicit avowal of their sentiments? Is it not more especially incumbent upon the southern states who being more devoted to agricultural pursuits, and not so much exposed to injury from the late British encroachments upon the colonial trade, would give by such an exhibition the strongest possible evidence of the resolution with which they would punish any injury which may be inflicted upon any portion of the union? Let the people in all the counties of Virginia pour forth these sentiments. Let resolutions be prepared, presented on their courts, agreed to by the people and transmitted to their representatives in congress.
The inhabitants of Richmond have certainly been too indifferent to the progress of the public sentiment. Whilst all the large commercial towns in the union have presented memorials to Congress; whilst Norfolk and Petersburg in our own state have imitated the example; Richmond, the capital of Virginia, has not breathed a single sentiment. She has not, 'tis true, sustained many direct injuries from the interruption of the colonial trade: for aught that we know, not a man among her merchants has lost his vessel or his cargo: but this good fortune itself ought to have been one of the principal inducements for calling her forth. Richmond is the capital of Virginia; and Virginia is the most distinguished of the agricultural states. The smaller the injury which we experience from the British encroachments, the greater would have been the effect of expressing our anxiety to obtain redress. The stronger that expression, the greater would be the effect upon the minister of Great Britain.
A CONJECTURAL VIEW.
Let us suppose, what the later accounts do not render altogether improbable, that Bonaparte has been completely victorious in the action near Witschau, that the Russians have retired to their own country, that Austria is laid prostrate, and that Prussia is prevented by motives of internal policy or by the fear of seeing Poland revolutionized by Bonaparte from mixing with the allies; in other words, let us consider Bonaparte as the master of Austria, without a new enemy to arrest the progress of his plans: what may we conjecture would be the fate of the Austrian Empire? Since the die would be in Bonaparte's hands, in what manner would he give the cast?
This problem is too important and complicated a one; too much depending upon the general relations of Europe and the gigantic designs of the French emperor, to be readily understood or discussed in a paragraph. We may say, however, that one of four plans is ready for the adoption of Bonaparte. As to the idea of restoring every thing to the status ante bellum, it is entirely out of the question. Bonaparte may cause himself to be elected the emperor of Germany, and like Charlemagne, his great prototype, have France, Italy and Germany at the same time under his sceptre. This is one plan. Bonaparte may place the sceptre of Austria in the hands of his favourite & faithful ally, the elector of Bavaria, who has already, if we mistake not, some shadow of hereditary right to it. When Charles VI. died in 1740, Charles Albert, elector of Bavaria, claimed all the hereditary dominions of Austria, in right of a marriage contract made by Ferdinand I. brother of Charles V. with his son-in-law Duke of Bavaria, Albert V. and his daughter Anne, by which it was stipulated that their heirs should go to all the dominions, in case Ferdinand's male issue should be extinct. Upon the death of Charles VI. however he left his only daughter, the beautiful and unfortunate Maria Theresa, heir to his dominions. The choice had been previously ratified by the Pragmatic sanction; by virtue of which almost all the powers of Europe had guaranteed the possession of the house of Austria to the female. But this celebrated compact, like most others entered into by arbitrary monarchs, was made in vain; for the death of the emperor seemed as a signal to petitors who stepped forward for the throne, was the Elector of Bavaria. France supported his pretensions; the diet of the empire being convened at Frankfort on the Maine, unanimously elected him emperor of the Romans, Feb. 1742 by the name of Charles VII.; and many circumstances seemed to promise him success. The historical reader will recollect how these prospects were overcast; and how he himself was obliged at last to give his electoral vote in favor of the grand duke of Tuscany, the husband of Maria Theresa. As it is too wild, however, to suppose, that Bonaparte may once more set up this claim, in favor of his ally, and that he who has paid so little respect to the blood of the Capets, should advocate the hereditary right of the elector of Bavaria, and make him even the Emperor of Germany? This is a second plan.
Bonaparte may restore the present emperor to the throne, after having stripped him of his dominions in Suabia and Bavaria. The first he may give to the electors of Wirttemberg or Baden; the last, with the electorate of Sultzburg, to the elector of Bavaria. According to this last arrangement, his faithful ally will possess not less than three out of the nine votes in ten electoral diet: One as the elector Palatine, one as the elector of Bavaria, and one as the elector of Sultzburg. According to this arrangement too Bonaparte will have established a kind of counterpoise in the South of Germany to the great power of the house of Austria on the East and the growing power of the house of Brandenburg on the North.
In each of the last plans we have taken it for granted that Bonaparte will have obtained as his portion of the spoil, the countries conceded to the emperor of Austria by the treaty of Campo Formio: viz. "Istria, Dalmatia, the cisdanubian Venetian Islands in the Adriatic, the mouth of the Centaro, the city of Venice, &c."
A fourth plan of Bonaparte, however, may be to secure these acquisitions for himself, and preserve in every other respect, the status ante bellum with regard to the Emperor of Austria and the elector of Bavaria.
COMMUNICATION.
There never was a time when public expectation and individual curiosity were more alive than at this moment.
The accounts which we have read from all quarters assure us, that there have been very long and bloody battles between the French army commanded by Bonaparte, and the combined armies, where 'tis said, the emperors of Russia and Austria have also fought in person.
It seems to be generally admitted that in the action of the 2d of December, the French gained great advantages, but it also appears that they were worsted on the 5th, but nothing has yet transpired to prove to us that either party can claim a victory. In this state of uncertainty, every one is at liberty to make out a story to suit his own views, hopes, or fears; among others who exercise this privilege, the writer of this article suggests the following:
Bonaparte's army, including the troops which were left at Vienna, amounted to about one hundred thousand men. At Vienna he left a bout twenty-five thousand; the Russian army under Kutusow amounted to about forty-five thousand men; the remains of the Austrian armies, are supposed to amount to about as many more; all these formed a junction near Olmutz. Bonaparte depending upon his late successes and his fortune, determined to force them to action. In the mean time general Michelon who commanded another Russian army of about forty thousand, has joined the confederates, so that the whole of the combined Russian and Austrian army has been about one hundred and twenty thousand strong.
If these things are so, the superiority of the confederates in numbers rendered it easy to repair the defeat of their centre on the 2d, & the same cause would save them from defeat on the 5th; the accounts which have appeared, authorize the opinion, that on the 5th nothing decisive was done; each perhaps was too much injured without further aid to force the other to further combat.
It is well known that the French had several other strong bodies of troops in Germany. The celebrated Augereau with 30 or 60,000, held a position which would enable him to act according to circumstances. Lefebvre also commanded another army of equal strength; and there can be no doubt that one or both of these has pushed on to reinforce Bonaparte. The union of either of these armies with Bonaparte will give him the advantage in numbers, and unless the confederates receive further supplies, Bonaparte has had an opportunity to restore his fortune, and to complete the destruction of the united army.
This is to be opposed by the movements of Prussia; the report is that the King of Prussia has put his armies into motion, and that Bonaparte's retreat will be cut off, and this is also opposed by another report, that Poland is in a state of insurrection. If the latter be true, and there is much reason to expect that it is, the king of Prussia will be sufficiently employed in preserving his share of the division of that dismembered Kingdom, and Bonaparte will be left to carry on the war with the Austrians and Russians.
A great deal is expected from the arch duke Charles, who has abandoned Italy to the victorious Massena: his army amounts to 80 or 90,000 men. The army of Massena will be able to retain its advantages and to spare 50,000 to proceed into Germany. The armies of Marshall Ney, of Augereau and Lefebvre, will form a force fully equal to oppose the projects of the Arch-Duke, and to meet the deligns of the Prussians.
As a very little time will afford full information upon these important subjects, it is not expected, even by the writer, that these remarks will be regarded otherwise than as a suggestion upon which every one may make his own calculations. S.
COMMUNICATION.
We are informed that Stephen Sayre, Esq. is now in our city and lodges at the Bell; he has been on a visit to his son, Capt. Sayre. We hope he may be induced to reside here, as his only son has now a considerable property in the state.
It is well known that Mr. Sayre was sheriff of London, at the commencement of our revolutionary war; that being too zealous in our cause, he was committed to the Tower, under a pretence of treason against the government, that he quitted England, was employed by our commissioners in Paris in 1777 to go to Berlin, that he first prevailed on the king of Prussia to enter into the armed neutrality, he then proceeded to Denmark and Sweden, united those two powers in the object, which was finally carried into effect in 1780 by the empress of Russia, who fitted out 20 ships of the line to support it.
We have made the above remarks, because since his arrival, Mr. Sayre has made some communications to a friend here, that must, when publickly known, not merely excite curiosity, but the wonder of every citizen of America.
We are informed of a project by the northern papers, to be conducted by General Miranda, but we had no idea before that his plan was the most extensive, and above all things, most likely to change the face of affairs through the universe.
[The foregoing communication was not received till late in the day, yesterday. Feeling, however, much interested in discovering the destination of gen. Miranda, we called at Mr. Sayre's lodgings; but we found he had taken a short ride into the country. We shall however see him before Friday morning, and shall then communicate the result of our enquiries.]
Gen. Miranda (a native of Mexico) is said to have been in possession of three millions of dollars, and to have secretly fitted out the Leander and two other vessels at New-York, filled with arms, ammunition, and some troops. Two of these vessels, perhaps all three are said to have failed from New-York. What is his destination has been the anxious enquiry for two or three weeks in some of the northern papers.
We shall lay two conjectures only before our readers:
1st. Some of the northern papers have stated, that the object of gen. Miranda is to revolutionize Cuba. We do not believe it.
2d. Is not the English government privy to his plan? This conjecture is founded 1st. upon the report of his having received 60,000 pounds from a house in N. Y. in consequence of an English connection (for which, see the following paragraph from the Aurora) and 2dly, upon the unknown and mysterious destination of Sir Home Popham's squadron; True; this squadron may not have arrived at Buenos Ayres, as has been reported; but there are other landing places in South America besides Buenos Ayres.
Another conjecture, infinitely more important than these, and more deeply connected with the affairs of our own country, rises upon us. We must have more time to consider it. It is much too important to be lightly trusted to a public paper.
By a letter from a friend at New-York, we learn an important fact, that general Miranda, who is said lately to have failed from N. York, brought with him from England a letter of credit on one house at New-York for sixty thousand pounds sterling. We shall bye and bye get to the marrow of this business. (Aurora.)
It was stated by a member of Congress who lately passed through this city on his way to the South, that letters had been received at Washington from Mr. Monroe, furnishing reasonable grounds for believing that our differences with Great Britain would receive a favorable accommodation. Some time will no doubt elapse, before this accommodation can be effected. The English minister will wait to see the event of the war on the continent, before he will deliver the ultimate answer to the remonstrance from Mr. Monroe. Every successful step made by the French armies, may be falsely pronounced a new step towards repressing the encroachments of Great Britain. The freedom of the seas is either to be conquered in Moravia; or it is to be secured to ourselves by commercial restrictions.
MARSHAL'S SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of the U. States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Afon, assignees of Henry Martin, assignee of James Vaughan, administrator of Mathew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be held, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Cross Roads, in the county of Goochland, at the dwelling house of Mr. James Vaughan, on Friday the 22nd day of March next, the following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Phil and Portius, (males)—Nell, Frankey, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty, (females); or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23rd day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale.
WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 25. (tdf.)
TO RENT.
And immediate possession given: TWO convenient ROOMS on the second floor in the house I at present occupy, situated near the Market house. Likewise a large LUMBER HOUSE adjoining. For particulars enquire of MARY WARROCK. February 25. (2t p.)
PAINTING & GILDING.
HOUSE, SIGN, and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, & GLAZING, GILDING, in all its variety, executed on the most equitable terms, by J. G. BROWN, Ten houses below the Court-house. February 25. 3t
ATTENTION!!!
The officers and privates, composing the SHOCKOE VOLUNTEERS, are to meet at the Washington Tavern To-morrow Evening, at 5 o'clock. A ballot will be opened for volunteers, and other business entered on, requiring the punctual attendance of the members. Feb. 25, 1806.
NOTICE.
I hereby give, that I will not be responsible for any backloading put on board my BOAT, commanded by James Hurndell W. Norvell, except it be done with my consent. WILLIAM KERR, jr. oaw6w Feb. 25.
VIEWS OF TRIPOLI.
THE Proprietor of the Views of Tripoli thinks it not only a duty which he owes to his subscribers, but likewise to his own feelings, to publish the following letter from Mr. Bossler: He fondly hopes that all unfavourable impressions will vanish, while he assures his subscribers that no exertions, no pains, shall be spared to give them speedy and general satisfaction. S.
Philadelphia, Feb. 15th, 1806.
Mr. Charles Denoon, Richmond, Dear Sir,
THIS moment I received yours of the 7th inst. and lose no time to inform you that one of the plates is finished and the second in hand; so that on my arrival in Richmond, Mr. Bennett may go on with printing and you with colouring—and before the first is printed, the second will be ready. I would have sent on the first, but I did not think it advisable to trust the plate to strangers. I shall without doubt leave this city in ten days from this and bring the plates with me—Go I hope you will be easy in your mind, also your subscribers. I am extremely sorry that I could not finish the plates before the rising of the Assembly, but this was impossible. I shall be happy to contract with you for the other six plates, and have no doubt but you will be pleased with the execution of the two first views.
Farewell, and be assured that at the time above-mentioned you will see me and the plates. Till then believe me to be Yours in haste, FREDK. BOSSLER.
200 NEGROES—FOR SALE.
HAVING so long been delayed and disappointed in recovering considerable debts due to me, impeded by the multiplicity of business, and the present system of our state courts, I find my other resources insufficient to discharge the demands against me (arising from the delinquency of various co-partnerships and bankruptcy of others) for promptly as the necessity of those claimants requires, and justice demands, in aid of other funds, I have determined to dispose of Two Hundred Slaves, not from any faults they have committed, but as the most expeditious means of satisfying the demands against me; I have therefore authorised and appointed Jacob Myers, George Holman, William Palfour and Benjamin M'Fay, as my agents for this purpose, or any two who can conveniently attend to this business. DAVID ROSS. February 19th, 1806.
ONE HUNDRED SLAVES.
At the particular request of Mr. Reis, and in virtue of powers vested in us, we will dispose of ONE HUNDRED at Lynchburg, on the 19th day of the same month. The slaves are of the first quality, well disposed and used to labour, and personally known to most of us. All the infirm and sickly people, are directed to be left to be supported by their master's humanity; we can also safely say, that those people are not exposed to sale for their faults, but under imperious circumstances.
One half of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance, payable in twelve months from the day of sale, bearing interest from the date; to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid.
It may well be imagined, that from the circumstances of this sale, punctuality in payments will be expected, and good security required; as to the first payment, it may be a convenience to people who have not disposed of their crops, or received payment, to procure a note of respectability, negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, payable at 60 days; but this note must be approved of by us, previous to the purchase. And a discount of ten per cent. will be allowed on the twelve months' instalment, to those who can pay the whole price, or upon so much thereof as may be thought worth receiving. JACOB MYERS, BEN. MOSBY, WM. PALFOUR, GEORGE HOLMAN. February 25. 1 St.
THE SUBSCRIBER, OFFERS FOR SALE,
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, viz:
THE HOUSES and LOTS on Shockoe-Hill at present occupied by himself: the quantity of ground, is two half acre lots and twenty four feet. The Dwelling-House has a Cellar beneath perfectly dry, on the first floor are three good rooms, besides a Store-Room and Closet; on the second floor are two chambers with fire-places and a small Lodging-room.
The other houses on the Lots, are, a brick office 24 by 90 feet having a Cellar beneath, of the same size, a large and convenient room for business on the principal floor and a lodging room above flairs. A Kitchen having four lodging rooms besides a cooking room, a Smoke-House, a Hen-House, a Carriage-House, a Stable with three apartments, one containing Stalls for Horses, a second having Stalls for Cows, and the third being a Grainery and Harness room, above these is a capacious Hay-loft.
The well is plentifully supplied with water of the best quality; the yard about the house is neatly turfed and shaded with trees, and ornamented with flowering shrubs. The earth intended for cultivation is highly manured.
The garden has in it every description of pot herbs, some fruit trees, and a number of Currant, Gooseberry and Raspberry bushes, with extensive beds of Strawberries.
The whole of these buildings are in a state of perfect repair; and whilst the occupant may with convenience attend to business in any part of this city, he will enjoy the health and retirement of the most pleasant country residence, and the society of an amiable, polished and intelligent neighbourhood.
It is proposed to sell this property for cash. United States Stock, Bank Stock, or slaves at their cash value.
The subscriber is likewise desirous of selling on a credit of six and twelve months, fourteen half acre Lots near the intended site of the Richmond academy.
91,730 acres of LAND in the counties of Kenhawa, Harrison and Montgomery, which will be sold at very long credit, or exchanged for property on the eastern side of the Blue-Ridge. This land is believed to be generally of inferior quality, but the very low price expected for it, and the probable appreciation of its value in the course of a few years, will it is supposed, offer a sufficient inducement to persons surrounded by a numerous offspring, to give in exchange for it, lands which have already reached their ultimatum of price.
And 666 2-3 acres on the Little Banan river in Kentucky, on which the taxes have been regularly and fully paid, and to which a general warranty title will be made. The land is of excellent quality, and situated in a healthy and thickly settled neighbourhood. Twelve months credit will be given to the purchaser of this tract of land. SAMUEL GRENFHOW. February 25. (Scow & coawtf.)

Whilst the annual revenue of Virginia is proved by every year's experience to be less than its annual expenditure; whilst the creditors of the public too often hold warrants in their hands during the spring and summer months, which the treasury is incapable of discharging; whilst public institutions, peculiarly essential to our accommodation or defence, and sufficient in a few years to reimburse all the expense of their establishment, are either languishing from the want of pecuniary resources or carried on with a feeble and hesitating hand; whilst men best acquainted with the subject are lamenting the exhausted state of our treasury, and the great body of the people remain uninformed upon the subject; it may not be altogether useless to throw out a few remarks upon the finances of Virginia. Let us enquire whether they are in that flourishing condition which some would have us to believe, or the strength of their paper calculations. If practice contradicts their theory, let us open up the theory itself and discover, if we can, the reasons of this variance. Let us determine whether the present deficit arises from any imperfection in the mode of collecting the taxes, or whether it is not necessarily at once to apply our shoulders to the wheel and increase the burthen of taxation.  The two following Essays on this subject are from the pen of a "Virginia Farmer" and a member of the Legislature. If intelligence, extensive opportunities for acquiring information, and a particular acquaintance with the topic on which he treats, be essential qualifications in the character of an author, the following Essays will not be found unworthy of the reader's most serious attention.
Whilst the annual revenue of Virginia is proved by every year's experience to be less than its annual expenditure; whilst the creditors of the public too often hold warrants in their hands during the spring and summer months, which the treasury is incapable of discharging; whilst public institutions, peculiarly essential to our accommodation or defence, and sufficient in a few years to reimburse all the expense of their establishment, are either languishing from the want of pecuniary resources or carried on with a feeble and hesitating hand; whilst men best acquainted with the subject are lamenting the exhausted state of our treasury, and the great body of the people remain uninformed upon the subject; it may not be altogether useless to throw out a few remarks upon the finances of Virginia. Let us enquire whether they are in that flourishing condition which some would have us to believe, or the strength of their paper calculations. If practice contradicts their theory, let us open up the theory itself and discover, if we can, the reasons of this variance. Let us determine whether the present deficit arises from any imperfection in the mode of collecting the taxes, or whether it is not necessarily at once to apply our shoulders to the wheel and increase the burthen of taxation.  The two following Essays on this subject are from the pen of a "Virginia Farmer" and a member of the Legislature. If intelligence, extensive opportunities for acquiring information, and a particular acquaintance with the topic on which he treats, be essential qualifications in the character of an author, the following Essays will not be found unworthy of the reader's most serious attention.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
An examination of the estimate, made by the House of Delegates during their late session of the resources of the state of Virginia, from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th of September 1806.
An examination of the estimate, made by the House of Delegates during their late session of the resources of the state of Virginia, from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th of September 1806.
No. 1.
No. 1.
In discussing this subject, it is necessary to remark that the year of estimating and collecting the revenue of this commonwealth, is not the same with that, for which appropriations are made by the legislature. The former commences on the first of October, and terminates on the 30th of the next September, and the Auditor and the Treasurer always make their reports to the General Assembly, embracing the expenditures and resources during that period. The appropriations are made by the legislature, every year in the month of January, and it will, therefore, readily appear, that all the identical dollars which are received from October to October, are not expended or appropriated from January to January. As, however, the revenue of one year is equal to that of another, it is immaterial, on what particular day the estimate commences, for when the amount of revenue from the 1st of October to the 30th of September is ascertained, the same amount may be calculated on from January to January, and agreeably thereto, the legislature may make their appropriations.
In discussing this subject, it is necessary to remark that the year of estimating and collecting the revenue of this commonwealth, is not the same with that, for which appropriations are made by the legislature. The former commences on the first of October, and terminates on the 30th of the next September, and the Auditor and the Treasurer always make their reports to the General Assembly, embracing the expenditures and resources during that period. The appropriations are made by the legislature, every year in the month of January, and it will, therefore, readily appear, that all the identical dollars which are received from October to October, are not expended or appropriated from January to January. As, however, the revenue of one year is equal to that of another, it is immaterial, on what particular day the estimate commences, for when the amount of revenue from the 1st of October to the 30th of September is ascertained, the same amount may be calculated on from January to January, and agreeably thereto, the legislature may make their appropriations.
After these preliminary remarks which are intended to explain the usage, which has been adopted by the legislature in forming their annual estimates and making the annual appropriations, in order to prevent any confusion which might have resulted to the reader, from blending the years of estimate and appropriation together; I shall attempt to prove that the estimate adopted by a large majority of the late General Assembly, stating that the resources of the year exceed the expenditures of the same by the sum of 180,000 dols., is inaccurate.
After these preliminary remarks which are intended to explain the usage, which has been adopted by the legislature in forming their annual estimates and making the annual appropriations, in order to prevent any confusion which might have resulted to the reader, from blending the years of estimate and appropriation together; I shall attempt to prove that the estimate adopted by a large majority of the late General Assembly, stating that the resources of the year exceed the expenditures of the same by the sum of 180,000 dols., is inaccurate.
The House of Delegates declare the revenue of the commonwealth accruing between the 1st of October 1805, and the 30th of September 1806, constituting the resources of a single year, to be as follows:
The House of Delegates declare the revenue of the commonwealth accruing between the 1st of October 1805, and the 30th of September 1806, constituting the resources of a single year, to be as follows:
  Cash in the treasury the 1st of October 1805, 128,700 40   Probable receipts on account of the revenue of 1805 by October next, 180,000   Probable receipts on account of the arrearage of the revenue of 1804, 84,000   Do. on account of arrearages prior to the year 1804, 15,000   Surplus on tobacco exported, 21,960   Tax on law proceeds, 14,241   Register's fees, 1,938   Dividend on the state's shares in the bank declared the 6th of January 1806, 12,000   Probable dividend on ditto, July next, estimated at 3 dols. 50 cts. each share 10,500   Net amount collected at James River canal warehouse 1,000   Probable amount which will be received on account of transported slaves, 2,000   Tax on merchant's licences, 30,432 74   501,095 14 
  Cash in the treasury the 1st of October 1805, 128,700 40   Probable receipts on account of the revenue of 1805 by October next, 180,000   Probable receipts on account of the arrearage of the revenue of 1804, 84,000   Do. on account of arrearages prior to the year 1804, 15,000   Surplus on tobacco exported, 21,960   Tax on law proceeds, 14,241   Register's fees, 1,938   Dividend on the state's shares in the bank declared the 6th of January 1806, 12,000   Probable dividend on ditto, July next, estimated at 3 dols. 50 cts. each share 10,500   Net amount collected at James River canal warehouse 1,000   Probable amount which will be received on account of transported slaves, 2,000   Tax on merchant's licences, 30,432 74   501,095 14 
The first item stating the amount of money on hand the first of October 1805, is founded on the report of the treasurer and is certainly accurate. Relative to the second item which calculates on the money payable into the treasury the first of October next, the House of Delegates and myself are fairly at issue, for I shall attempt to prove that this sum of 180 thousand dollars should be expunged from the estimate, because it constitutes a part of the revenue of a year subsequent to that for which their calculations were made. Let me again observe that the estimate extends only from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th of Sept. 1806. It is known to every citizen of the state that much the greater part of the taxes, indeed all except that on law proceeds, is payable into the treasury on the 1st of October in each year. As the sheriffs have an addition per cent on the taxes they collect for the prompt payment of them into the coffers of the state, and they are nearly all payable on a certain day, it will evidently follow that a particular period in each year, viz: the 1st of October, a large portion of the revenue of one year will be in the treasury. The sheriffs not being entitled to the additional premium, unless the money they have to collect is paid on the first of October, and it being impossible for all of them to pay their respective sums, in one day, the consequence is that during the whole month of September, these payments are daily making into the treasury. Hence, it appeared, that in September 1805, 180 thousand dollars were paid into the treasury, although they were not payable till the first of October, and the legislature say during the month of September next, an equal sum will be paid into the treasury, and notwithstanding it is not payable till the day after that, on which their year of estimate terminates; yet it constitutes a part of the resources of that year. But let me enquire whence were those 128 thousand dollars, calculated in the first item, derived? They constituted the balance of the 180 thousand dollars paid during September 1805 which remained in the treasury the first of October 1805; 51 thousand having been drawn, immediately they were paid, to discharge warrants against the state and which, before the reception of this sum, there was no money to take in. Then it seems the legislature have calculated on the funds received at the treasury during two Septembers in their estimate of one year. The principle stands thus: A is obligated to pay B an annual salary of £ 100; the payment in each year to be made on the first of October. But from some cause or other, the salary due B on the first day of October 1805, is paid in the month of September 1806; and his salary of a former year was on hand the first of October 1805. Now because B had one salary on hand the first of October 1805, and receives that which was to be paid on the first of October 1806 during the preceding month, the salary of B from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th of September 1806, amounts to £ 200 instead of £ 100. This is the mode of reasoning pursued by the House of Delegates, and therefrom they deduce the inference, that 128,000 dollars of the revenue of 1804, received during September 1805; and 180 thousand dollars of the
The first item stating the amount of money on hand the first of October 1805, is founded on the report of the treasurer and is certainly accurate. Relative to the second item which calculates on the money payable into the treasury the first of October next, the House of Delegates and myself are fairly at issue, for I shall attempt to prove that this sum of 180 thousand dollars should be expunged from the estimate, because it constitutes a part of the revenue of a year subsequent to that for which their calculations were made. Let me again observe that the estimate extends only from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th of Sept. 1806. It is known to every citizen of the state that much the greater part of the taxes, indeed all except that on law proceeds, is payable into the treasury on the 1st of October in each year. As the sheriffs have an addition per cent on the taxes they collect for the prompt payment of them into the coffers of the state, and they are nearly all payable on a certain day, it will evidently follow that a particular period in each year, viz: the 1st of October, a large portion of the revenue of one year will be in the treasury. The sheriffs not being entitled to the additional premium, unless the money they have to collect is paid on the first of October, and it being impossible for all of them to pay their respective sums, in one day, the consequence is that during the whole month of September, these payments are daily making into the treasury. Hence, it appeared, that in September 1805, 180 thousand dollars were paid into the treasury, although they were not payable till the first of October, and the legislature say during the month of September next, an equal sum will be paid into the treasury, and notwithstanding it is not payable till the day after that, on which their year of estimate terminates; yet it constitutes a part of the resources of that year. But let me enquire whence were those 128 thousand dollars, calculated in the first item, derived? They constituted the balance of the 180 thousand dollars paid during September 1805 which remained in the treasury the first of October 1805; 51 thousand having been drawn, immediately they were paid, to discharge warrants against the state and which, before the reception of this sum, there was no money to take in. Then it seems the legislature have calculated on the funds received at the treasury during two Septembers in their estimate of one year. The principle stands thus: A is obligated to pay B an annual salary of £ 100; the payment in each year to be made on the first of October. But from some cause or other, the salary due B on the first day of October 1805, is paid in the month of September 1806; and his salary of a former year was on hand the first of October 1805. Now because B had one salary on hand the first of October 1805, and receives that which was to be paid on the first of October 1806 during the preceding month, the salary of B from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th of September 1806, amounts to £ 200 instead of £ 100. This is the mode of reasoning pursued by the House of Delegates, and therefrom they deduce the inference, that 128,000 dollars of the revenue of 1804, received during September 1805; and 180 thousand dollars of the
revenue of 1805, which will in all probability be received during the month of September 1806, constituted but different parts of the resources of a year, commencing the 1st of October 1805, and terminating the 30th September 1806. My conclusion however, is, that both these sums cannot be included in the resources of the same year; and that therefore the sum of 180 thousand dollars, which is payable the 1st of October 1806, should be expunged from the estimate.
revenue of 1805, which will in all probability be received during the month of September 1806, constituted but different parts of the resources of a year, commencing the 1st of October 1805, and terminating the 30th September 1806. My conclusion however, is, that both these sums cannot be included in the resources of the same year; and that therefore the sum of 180 thousand dollars, which is payable the 1st of October 1806, should be expunged from the estimate.
To elucidate my position more fully, (for I am extremely anxious to convince any person that may condescend to read this essay that it is accurate) I will remark, that it is a correct principle in calculation, that whatever may be the revenue of a government of one year, or whatever may be the income of an individual during one year, in the course of that year, the whole of the revenue or income may be disbursed without any injury to, or interference with, the revenue or income of the subsequent year. If the state, for instance, has a net annual revenue of 500 thousand dollars, or I have an income of £ 150, she may expend during a year the sum of 500 thousand dollars, and I may expend £ 150 and still there will be no defalcation created in the revenue or income of the next year. Apply this principle, which is too obviously correct to be contradicted even by the House of Delegates, to their estimate. Let the state expend from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th September 1806, all her annual revenue of that year and these 180 thousand dollars also, or in other words, let her expend in that period 501,095 dollars, which the House of Delegates state to be her annual resources, and what would be the result? Where would they be her funds for the next year; where would be the money to pay her enlightened and financing legislators during their next session? If such an event were to take place, then indeed would the General Assembly be convinced of the non-entity of their surplus.
To elucidate my position more fully, (for I am extremely anxious to convince any person that may condescend to read this essay that it is accurate) I will remark, that it is a correct principle in calculation, that whatever may be the revenue of a government of one year, or whatever may be the income of an individual during one year, in the course of that year, the whole of the revenue or income may be disbursed without any injury to, or interference with, the revenue or income of the subsequent year. If the state, for instance, has a net annual revenue of 500 thousand dollars, or I have an income of £ 150, she may expend during a year the sum of 500 thousand dollars, and I may expend £ 150 and still there will be no defalcation created in the revenue or income of the next year. Apply this principle, which is too obviously correct to be contradicted even by the House of Delegates, to their estimate. Let the state expend from the 1st of October 1805, to the 30th September 1806, all her annual revenue of that year and these 180 thousand dollars also, or in other words, let her expend in that period 501,095 dollars, which the House of Delegates state to be her annual resources, and what would be the result? Where would they be her funds for the next year; where would be the money to pay her enlightened and financing legislators during their next session? If such an event were to take place, then indeed would the General Assembly be convinced of the non-entity of their surplus.
I have been thus lengthy in my notice of this item, because it is the largest in the estimate and because several others are materially connected with it. I shall in consequence of their relation to each other, next proceed to the last item of the estimate. In this item it is stated, that 30,432 dols. and 74 cents will be paid into the treasury by next October, on account of the tax on merchants licences. The same objections apply to calculating this sum in the resources of a year, commencing the first day of October 1805, and terminating the 30th of Sept. 1806, that did to the 180 thousand dols. in the second item, because the merchant's tax is not payable till the first of October 1806, and of course must constitute the resources of a year subsequent and not prior to that day. Admitting however that this sum of 30,432 dols. 74 cts. is a part of the resources of the year for which the House of Delegates proposed their estimate, it ought not to be calculated separately from, as it constitutes a part of, the sum of 180 thousand dollars in the second item. It is supposed that 180 thousand dollars will be received during the month of September next, by the treasurer, because that sum was received in the 1st of September. An enquiry arises then, from what taxes was the sum paid in Sept. 1805, drawn? The answer is, from all the permanent taxes of the commonwealth, except from that on law proceeds which is not payable till the 18th Dec. in each year and only amounts to 14,241 dollars. It is well known that no tax is paid with more punctuality than the merchants' tax; indeed scarcely any part of it is unpaid on the first of October in each year. In the sum paid into the treasury during each Sept. this tax always has constituted a very considerable part, but although the House of Delegates laid the 30 thousand dollars to the 180 thousand dollars, and thereby increase the payments into the treasury during the Sept. 1806 from 180 to 210 thousand dollars.
I have been thus lengthy in my notice of this item, because it is the largest in the estimate and because several others are materially connected with it. I shall in consequence of their relation to each other, next proceed to the last item of the estimate. In this item it is stated, that 30,432 dols. and 74 cents will be paid into the treasury by next October, on account of the tax on merchants licences. The same objections apply to calculating this sum in the resources of a year, commencing the first day of October 1805, and terminating the 30th of Sept. 1806, that did to the 180 thousand dols. in the second item, because the merchant's tax is not payable till the first of October 1806, and of course must constitute the resources of a year subsequent and not prior to that day. Admitting however that this sum of 30,432 dols. 74 cts. is a part of the resources of the year for which the House of Delegates proposed their estimate, it ought not to be calculated separately from, as it constitutes a part of, the sum of 180 thousand dollars in the second item. It is supposed that 180 thousand dollars will be received during the month of September next, by the treasurer, because that sum was received in the 1st of September. An enquiry arises then, from what taxes was the sum paid in Sept. 1805, drawn? The answer is, from all the permanent taxes of the commonwealth, except from that on law proceeds which is not payable till the 18th Dec. in each year and only amounts to 14,241 dollars. It is well known that no tax is paid with more punctuality than the merchants' tax; indeed scarcely any part of it is unpaid on the first of October in each year. In the sum paid into the treasury during each Sept. this tax always has constituted a very considerable part, but although the House of Delegates laid the 30 thousand dollars to the 180 thousand dollars, and thereby increase the payments into the treasury during the Sept. 1806 from 180 to 210 thousand dollars.
The same observations apply to the surplus tax on tobacco which is also payable on the first of October in each year, and a great portion of it for the reasons already stated, is paid in the Sept. preceding. So much therefore of this tax also, as will be paid during next Sept., is not only calculated inappropriately as a part of the revenue of a year to which it does not belong, but is also calculated both in the 180 thousand dollars in the second item and separately in the 5th item. By this mode of reasoning I reduce the estimate of the House of Delegates, 23,364. 74 cts. which I reduce by expunging the 24, 25th and 12th items, because they are not only calculated among the resources of a year to which they do not belong, but because the two last are calculated twice, viz. in the aggregate sum of 180 thousand dollars and then by themselves. And what let me ask had the House of Delegates to do with the tax on law proceeds which is not payable till the 18th of Dec. 1806, several months after the current year ends? They must include this tax which was payable last December in their estimate of the arrearages as they are termed of the taxes of 1804, payable in 1805, that is, in the third item which calculates on 84 thousand dollars, and certainly they cannot calculate upon receiving the same tax again in one year. This sum should also be deducted from the gross amount of 501,096. 14 cts. And after the deduction is made both of this sum and the 23,364. 74 cts.—the aggregate of the resources remains 255,213 dols. 40 cts.
The same observations apply to the surplus tax on tobacco which is also payable on the first of October in each year, and a great portion of it for the reasons already stated, is paid in the Sept. preceding. So much therefore of this tax also, as will be paid during next Sept., is not only calculated inappropriately as a part of the revenue of a year to which it does not belong, but is also calculated both in the 180 thousand dollars in the second item and separately in the 5th item. By this mode of reasoning I reduce the estimate of the House of Delegates, 23,364. 74 cts. which I reduce by expunging the 24, 25th and 12th items, because they are not only calculated among the resources of a year to which they do not belong, but because the two last are calculated twice, viz. in the aggregate sum of 180 thousand dollars and then by themselves. And what let me ask had the House of Delegates to do with the tax on law proceeds which is not payable till the 18th of Dec. 1806, several months after the current year ends? They must include this tax which was payable last December in their estimate of the arrearages as they are termed of the taxes of 1804, payable in 1805, that is, in the third item which calculates on 84 thousand dollars, and certainly they cannot calculate upon receiving the same tax again in one year. This sum should also be deducted from the gross amount of 501,096. 14 cts. And after the deduction is made both of this sum and the 23,364. 74 cts.—the aggregate of the resources remains 255,213 dols. 40 cts.
I shall, before I conclude my remarks, add to some of the calculations of the estimate but before I proceed to that part of the examination I shall take notice of two items relative to our bank stock, the one stating that 12,000 dollars were received on account of interest on the stock in January last and the other that 10,500 dollars will be received from that source in July next. In their estimate of the expenditures of the current year the House of Delegates have included the interest which the state allows the bank on her stock not redeemed, and which when taken together with these items in the statement "resources" will leave the result correct, viz. that we did in January last receive from our shares in the bank, a profit of 1,347 dollars and some cents, and that we will receive in July next, calculating that the bank will make 8 per cent on her capital annually, the sum of 7,200 dols. But is it correct in the estimate of the expenses of the state to include the interest which the bank receives on her shares therein which are not redeemed, or paid for? Does the state actually pay any money to the bank, or do not the directors after deducting the interest which the bank draws upon their redeemed stock belonging to the state, pay the surplus to the treasurer? The latter mode is certainly pursued, for it would be the strange indeed that the bank should pay the state the whole interest, merely that the latter should have the trouble of paying the same back again to the former, particularly too when it would not be certain that the state during the summer months especially, would be immediately disposed to refund. Why the legislature adopted a different mode in their estimate, remains to be explained by their learned leaders, but to a plain mind it appears irregular and improper, that the state should be debited by money she never received, and credited by money she never paid.
I shall, before I conclude my remarks, add to some of the calculations of the estimate but before I proceed to that part of the examination I shall take notice of two items relative to our bank stock, the one stating that 12,000 dollars were received on account of interest on the stock in January last and the other that 10,500 dollars will be received from that source in July next. In their estimate of the expenditures of the current year the House of Delegates have included the interest which the state allows the bank on her stock not redeemed, and which when taken together with these items in the statement "resources" will leave the result correct, viz. that we did in January last receive from our shares in the bank, a profit of 1,347 dollars and some cents, and that we will receive in July next, calculating that the bank will make 8 per cent on her capital annually, the sum of 7,200 dols. But is it correct in the estimate of the expenses of the state to include the interest which the bank receives on her shares therein which are not redeemed, or paid for? Does the state actually pay any money to the bank, or do not the directors after deducting the interest which the bank draws upon their redeemed stock belonging to the state, pay the surplus to the treasurer? The latter mode is certainly pursued, for it would be the strange indeed that the bank should pay the state the whole interest, merely that the latter should have the trouble of paying the same back again to the former, particularly too when it would not be certain that the state during the summer months especially, would be immediately disposed to refund. Why the legislature adopted a different mode in their estimate, remains to be explained by their learned leaders, but to a plain mind it appears irregular and improper, that the state should be debited by money she never received, and credited by money she never paid.
The next item which I shall attack is that, which states that the sum of 84,000 dols. will be probably received from the arrearage of the tax of 1804, that is from the arrearage of the tax payable in October 1805. The whole tax of the year 1804, payable in October and December 1805, agreeably to a statement from the Auditor of public accounts, amounted to the sum of 316,970 dols. and 70 cts. Of this tax on the 1st of October 1805 there had been received into the Treasury the sum of 180,588 dols. and 2 cts. agreeably to a statement of the late officer, and of course there remained unpaid on that day the sum of 136,382 dols. and 68 cts. From this sum called by the House of Delegates arrearage of the tax of 1804 they calculate only, on the receipt of 84,000 dols. during the current year. On what data I ask is this opinion founded? There remained unpaid on the 1st day of October 1804 a similar sum of the tax of 1803, and during the subsequent year the whole sum except 9,075 dols. 51 cts. was paid into the Treasury, that is, instead of 84,000 dols., 127,357 dols. 17 cts. were received from this fund. If we extend our view one year farther back we find, by the report of the Auditor that from a similar sum unpaid on the 1st of October 1803, the whole amount was received
The next item which I shall attack is that, which states that the sum of 84,000 dols. will be probably received from the arrearage of the tax of 1804, that is from the arrearage of the tax payable in October 1805. The whole tax of the year 1804, payable in October and December 1805, agreeably to a statement from the Auditor of public accounts, amounted to the sum of 316,970 dols. and 70 cts. Of this tax on the 1st of October 1805 there had been received into the Treasury the sum of 180,588 dols. and 2 cts. agreeably to a statement of the late officer, and of course there remained unpaid on that day the sum of 136,382 dols. and 68 cts. From this sum called by the House of Delegates arrearage of the tax of 1804 they calculate only, on the receipt of 84,000 dols. during the current year. On what data I ask is this opinion founded? There remained unpaid on the 1st day of October 1804 a similar sum of the tax of 1803, and during the subsequent year the whole sum except 9,075 dols. 51 cts. was paid into the Treasury, that is, instead of 84,000 dols., 127,357 dols. 17 cts. were received from this fund. If we extend our view one year farther back we find, by the report of the Auditor that from a similar sum unpaid on the 1st of October 1803, the whole amount was received
at the Treasury during the subsequent year, except 16,000; that is, about 121,000 dols. were received from this source. Taking the receipts of the last year as the most correct data on which to found an opinion, and from this source the Treasury will receive the sum of 127,357 dols. 17 cts. and adopting a mean between the two years, 125,000. How the House of Delegates so extremely prone to overrate their resources, happened in this item to underrate them, appears inexplicable, unless we resort to the supposition that they were afraid to increase the surplus too much, lest their estimate might not be thought correct. I hazard the assertion at any rate that they had no data for their calculation. I hope I have proved that there are good grounds on which to rest the receipts of a much larger sum.
at the Treasury during the subsequent year, except 16,000; that is, about 121,000 dols. were received from this source. Taking the receipts of the last year as the most correct data on which to found an opinion, and from this source the Treasury will receive the sum of 127,357 dols. 17 cts. and adopting a mean between the two years, 125,000. How the House of Delegates so extremely prone to overrate their resources, happened in this item to underrate them, appears inexplicable, unless we resort to the supposition that they were afraid to increase the surplus too much, lest their estimate might not be thought correct. I hazard the assertion at any rate that they had no data for their calculation. I hope I have proved that there are good grounds on which to rest the receipts of a much larger sum.
The estimate of the House of Delegates lopped off its excesses & aided in its delinquencies agreeably to my calculations, stands thus:    Cash in the Treasury on the 1st October 1805 : D. C.   Probable receipts on account of that part of the revenue of 1804 unpaid the first of Oct. 1805 128,700 40   Register's fees, 127,357 17   Dividend on bank stock Jan. 1806 1,938   Dividend on do. July 1806, supposing the bank will make 8 per cent, per annum, 1,817   Net amount collected at James river canal warehouse, 7,200   Probable amount, that will be received on account of transported slaves, 1,000   Do. on arrearages of taxes prior to 1804, 2,000   15,000   284,557 57 
The estimate of the House of Delegates lopped off its excesses & aided in its delinquencies agreeably to my calculations, stands thus:    Cash in the Treasury on the 1st October 1805 : D. C.   Probable receipts on account of that part of the revenue of 1804 unpaid the first of Oct. 1805 128,700 40   Register's fees, 127,357 17   Dividend on bank stock Jan. 1806 1,938   Dividend on do. July 1806, supposing the bank will make 8 per cent, per annum, 1,817   Net amount collected at James river canal warehouse, 7,200   Probable amount, that will be received on account of transported slaves, 1,000   Do. on arrearages of taxes prior to 1804, 2,000   15,000   284,557 57 
It may excite surprise in the reader to see, that but 128 dols. were in the Treasury the 1st of October 1805, though 180 thousand had been paid during the preceding September and were all applicable to the expenses of the year commencing the 1st of October; but he is answered by being informed that 52 thousand dols. were expended in September, immediately after they were received in discharge of warrants which had been drawn on the treasury & remained unpaid for want of money to discharge them. This single fact is sufficient to overthrow the whole fabric about a surplus.
It may excite surprise in the reader to see, that but 128 dols. were in the Treasury the 1st of October 1805, though 180 thousand had been paid during the preceding September and were all applicable to the expenses of the year commencing the 1st of October; but he is answered by being informed that 52 thousand dols. were expended in September, immediately after they were received in discharge of warrants which had been drawn on the treasury & remained unpaid for want of money to discharge them. This single fact is sufficient to overthrow the whole fabric about a surplus.
To return again to the subject. The actual and efficient resources of the year commencing the first of October 1805, and terminating the 30th of September 1806, agreeably to my mode of calculating, amounts to 6,284,557 dols. 57 cts. less than that in the amount stated in the report of the committee of finance, which I have seen published in the Enquirer, by the sum of 5,573 dols. 51 cts. as will appear by comparing the two together. This estimate differs from that of the committee of finance in form only, except as to one item. The committee have calculated on the whole tax and deducted 51,839 dols. and 62 cts. which were immediately paid, after they were received into the treasury, in discharge of warrants already drawn. They have taken the aggregate of the tax, and I have specified the particular parts paid and unpaid, and the only difference between us is, that they have supposed that the arrearage of the tax payable in 1805, will be met by the arrearage of the tax payable in 1804, coming in in 1805, and have therefore made no deduction on account of any deficiency which may happen in the payment of the revenue of 1804. But they have in the 15,000 dols. on account of arrearages prior to 1804, included the arrearage, which they suppose will make up the deficiency, and of course ought not again to calculate on that arrearage. I have on the other hand supposed a deficiency in the payments of 9,075 dols. which is the smallest that has heretofore existed.
To return again to the subject. The actual and efficient resources of the year commencing the first of October 1805, and terminating the 30th of September 1806, agreeably to my mode of calculating, amounts to 6,284,557 dols. 57 cts. less than that in the amount stated in the report of the committee of finance, which I have seen published in the Enquirer, by the sum of 5,573 dols. 51 cts. as will appear by comparing the two together. This estimate differs from that of the committee of finance in form only, except as to one item. The committee have calculated on the whole tax and deducted 51,839 dols. and 62 cts. which were immediately paid, after they were received into the treasury, in discharge of warrants already drawn. They have taken the aggregate of the tax, and I have specified the particular parts paid and unpaid, and the only difference between us is, that they have supposed that the arrearage of the tax payable in 1805, will be met by the arrearage of the tax payable in 1804, coming in in 1805, and have therefore made no deduction on account of any deficiency which may happen in the payment of the revenue of 1804. But they have in the 15,000 dols. on account of arrearages prior to 1804, included the arrearage, which they suppose will make up the deficiency, and of course ought not again to calculate on that arrearage. I have on the other hand supposed a deficiency in the payments of 9,075 dols. which is the smallest that has heretofore existed.
Agreeably to a statement now before me, the Legislature have appropriated during the current year 320,094 dols. 45 cts. and they have resources to the amount of 284,557 dols. 57 cts.; that is, they have appropriated 35,536 dols. and 88 cts. more than they possess, or their resources are deficient by that sum. However in the plenitude of their wisdom, they declare to the world, they have a surplus of 181 thousand dols. and support their declaration by calculations and arguments which are founded upon a system of Arithmetic and Logic, the knowledge of which is confined to themselves. I am no financier nor am I accustomed to composition, but I should be much pleased if some one of the financiers of the new school would reply to my reasoning and calculations, for I will not learn this happy knack of making surplusage out of nothing. I observe in the debates of the House of Delegates, that the words predicte and climex are great favorites and if I can be indulged in using their phraseology, I would conclude this number by observing, that during their late Session, the Legislature of Virginia have formed a curious Legislative climate. It was predicted upon some of the most judicious exclusions from office, that ever signified among a luminous body of men, and appropria , it was capped with an enormous statement of the resources of the state. The Editor of the Enquirer would say, the middle part consisted in ABORTION .
Agreeably to a statement now before me, the Legislature have appropriated during the current year 320,094 dols. 45 cts. and they have resources to the amount of 284,557 dols. 57 cts.; that is, they have appropriated 35,536 dols. and 88 cts. more than they possess, or their resources are deficient by that sum. However in the plenitude of their wisdom, they declare to the world, they have a surplus of 181 thousand dols. and support their declaration by calculations and arguments which are founded upon a system of Arithmetic and Logic, the knowledge of which is confined to themselves. I am no financier nor am I accustomed to composition, but I should be much pleased if some one of the financiers of the new school would reply to my reasoning and calculations, for I will not learn this happy knack of making surplusage out of nothing. I observe in the debates of the House of Delegates, that the words predicte and climex are great favorites and if I can be indulged in using their phraseology, I would conclude this number by observing, that during their late Session, the Legislature of Virginia have formed a curious Legislative climate. It was predicted upon some of the most judicious exclusions from office, that ever signified among a luminous body of men, and appropria , it was capped with an enormous statement of the resources of the state. The Editor of the Enquirer would say, the middle part consisted in ABORTION .
A VIRGINIAN FARMER.
A VIRGINIAN FARMER.
THE Persons who subscribed for Shares in the CHINESE SNAKE STORE, are most earnestly solicited to attend at Major Turnbull Bank's Tavern in Tappahannock on the second day of Effect March Court next, for the purpose of paying up their respective subscriptions, and to form permanent rules for the government of the person with whom the store may be deposited.
THE Persons who subscribed for Shares in the CHINESE SNAKE STORE, are most earnestly solicited to attend at Major Turnbull Bank's Tavern in Tappahannock on the second day of Effect March Court next, for the purpose of paying up their respective subscriptions, and to form permanent rules for the government of the person with whom the store may be deposited.
JAMES R. MICOUL. (law tM.)
JAMES R. MICOUL. (law tM.)
IN pursuance of a Deed of Trust executed by Major Winfree to me, for the benefit of John Baffert, will be sold for ready money, the following SLAVES, to wit: Par, Lucy, Jack, Moses, Fanny, Itham, Betty and Judy, at the shop of the said Winfree, in Hanover, on the 28th day of this month, if fair, otherwise the first day that will permit; or so many thereof as will discharge the sum due from the said Major Winfree to the said John Baffert, and all costs attending the said sale, made at the request of said Baffert, the 9th of February 1806.
IN pursuance of a Deed of Trust executed by Major Winfree to me, for the benefit of John Baffert, will be sold for ready money, the following SLAVES, to wit: Par, Lucy, Jack, Moses, Fanny, Itham, Betty and Judy, at the shop of the said Winfree, in Hanover, on the 28th day of this month, if fair, otherwise the first day that will permit; or so many thereof as will discharge the sum due from the said Major Winfree to the said John Baffert, and all costs attending the said sale, made at the request of said Baffert, the 9th of February 1806.
ROBERT KING, Trustee. (law 2W.)
ROBERT KING, Trustee. (law 2W.)
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder for ready money, on the premises, on Monday the 17th day of March next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Matthew Brown, to John Nicholas, and John Kelly, to secure the payment of a sum of money as expressed therein, with interest and expenses of the sale, due to John M. Shepard & and by him transferred to Doct. Isaac Winston of Culpepper County, a part of the tract of land, lying in the Northgardens, Albemarle County, whereon the said Brown now lives. The sale will take place, between the hours, twelve and three o'clock, P. M.
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder for ready money, on the premises, on Monday the 17th day of March next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Matthew Brown, to John Nicholas, and John Kelly, to secure the payment of a sum of money as expressed therein, with interest and expenses of the sale, due to John M. Shepard & and by him transferred to Doct. Isaac Winston of Culpepper County, a part of the tract of land, lying in the Northgardens, Albemarle County, whereon the said Brown now lives. The sale will take place, between the hours, twelve and three o'clock, P. M.
JOHN KELLY, Acting Trustee. Charlottesville, Feb. 13. (law W.)
JOHN KELLY, Acting Trustee. Charlottesville, Feb. 13. (law W.)
LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber will sell a great bargain, in the TRACT OF LAND, whereon he now lives, lying on the waters of Hardaway river, in North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing about 500 acres. It is a rich soft soil, producing excellent Tobacco, Corn and wheat, with a stream running thro' it, furnished sufficient to turn a grist mill. It is proposed no one would purchase without viewing it, therefore it is unnecessary to be more particular in the description. Any one wishing to see the land or enquire of terms, will apply to the subscriber on the premises.
LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber will sell a great bargain, in the TRACT OF LAND, whereon he now lives, lying on the waters of Hardaway river, in North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing about 500 acres. It is a rich soft soil, producing excellent Tobacco, Corn and wheat, with a stream running thro' it, furnished sufficient to turn a grist mill. It is proposed no one would purchase without viewing it, therefore it is unnecessary to be more particular in the description. Any one wishing to see the land or enquire of terms, will apply to the subscriber on the premises.
MATTHEW BROWN, To.
MATTHEW BROWN, To.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, in the County of Prince Edward, on which the subscriber now resides, containing 600 acres, within 6 miles of the Courthouse, and 8 of Hampden Sydney College. The situation is high, healthy, and in an agreeable neighbourhood. The land is well adapted to farming, having a sufficient plantation (which is fresh) to work 5 or 6 hands to advantage. The improvements are good, and well fitted to the accommodation of a genteel family. Attached to the land is a grist mill, which runs the greater part of the year. Also a distillery, with all its apparatus. A credit of one and two years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, in the County of Prince Edward, on which the subscriber now resides, containing 600 acres, within 6 miles of the Courthouse, and 8 of Hampden Sydney College. The situation is high, healthy, and in an agreeable neighbourhood. The land is well adapted to farming, having a sufficient plantation (which is fresh) to work 5 or 6 hands to advantage. The improvements are good, and well fitted to the accommodation of a genteel family. Attached to the land is a grist mill, which runs the greater part of the year. Also a distillery, with all its apparatus. A credit of one and two years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money.
CHARLES SCOTT. February 11. (law 3W.)
CHARLES SCOTT. February 11. (law 3W.)
Cumberland, January 25th, 1806.
Cumberland, January 25th, 1806.
TAKE notice that on the twenty-fifth day of March next at Green's old store, and on the twenty-sixth at Walthall's old store, I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons, to read in a suit depending in the County Court of Amelia; in which I am Plaintiff and you Defendant.
TAKE notice that on the twenty-fifth day of March next at Green's old store, and on the twenty-sixth at Walthall's old store, I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons, to read in a suit depending in the County Court of Amelia; in which I am Plaintiff and you Defendant.
Ian, &c. CAIN MAUN. MR. ARCHER PERKINSON. February 13. (law 3W.)
Ian, &c. CAIN MAUN. MR. ARCHER PERKINSON. February 13. (law 3W.)
TO RENT, FOUR ROOMS in my House on the Street leading from the Main-Street up Shockey hill by the Governor's. The situation is healthy and pleasant, being in the centre of the town, near the Capitol and Main-Street, it is very convenient for business; it would suit very well a gentleman of the law, as the lower room is well adapted for an Office. A small family would be preferred, which may have part use of the kitchen and stable for one or two horses. Immediate possession may be had. W. F. AST. Feb. 13.
TO RENT, FOUR ROOMS in my House on the Street leading from the Main-Street up Shockey hill by the Governor's. The situation is healthy and pleasant, being in the centre of the town, near the Capitol and Main-Street, it is very convenient for business; it would suit very well a gentleman of the law, as the lower room is well adapted for an Office. A small family would be preferred, which may have part use of the kitchen and stable for one or two horses. Immediate possession may be had. W. F. AST. Feb. 13.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Philip Good, dec'd. late of Amherst county, will be exposed to sale—
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Philip Good, dec'd. late of Amherst county, will be exposed to sale—
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, lying in the said county, on the main road leading from Lynchburg to New Glasgow, within 3 miles of the latter and 18 of the former place; containing by estimation, four hundred and seven and one half acres, be the same more or less—To Be Sold to the highest bidder, for one third of the value in ready money, to be paid on or before the first day of January, 1807, at which time a title will be made and possession given. The balance of the purchase money, to be paid in four equal annual payments. To secure the payment of which, with interest from the date of each, bond with good security, and a mortgage upon the premises will be required from the purchaser or purchasers. The interest to be remitted in either case upon punctilious payment being made. It is thought useful to say more of this Tract of Land, than that it is very valuable, and well worthy the attention of any person inclined to purchase property of the kind (being in a very agreeable and wealthy neighbourhood) as it is presumed that any person disposed to purchase, would wish previously to view the premises, which will be shown at any time by application to either of the subscribers, living in the neighbourhood thereof. The sale of the said Tract of Land as above described, and upon the terms, above mentioned, will certainly take place on the third Monday in March next; being court day of the said county, until which time the executors will treat privately with any person disposed to purchase upon the same conditions.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, lying in the said county, on the main road leading from Lynchburg to New Glasgow, within 3 miles of the latter and 18 of the former place; containing by estimation, four hundred and seven and one half acres, be the same more or less—To Be Sold to the highest bidder, for one third of the value in ready money, to be paid on or before the first day of January, 1807, at which time a title will be made and possession given. The balance of the purchase money, to be paid in four equal annual payments. To secure the payment of which, with interest from the date of each, bond with good security, and a mortgage upon the premises will be required from the purchaser or purchasers. The interest to be remitted in either case upon punctilious payment being made. It is thought useful to say more of this Tract of Land, than that it is very valuable, and well worthy the attention of any person inclined to purchase property of the kind (being in a very agreeable and wealthy neighbourhood) as it is presumed that any person disposed to purchase, would wish previously to view the premises, which will be shown at any time by application to either of the subscribers, living in the neighbourhood thereof. The sale of the said Tract of Land as above described, and upon the terms, above mentioned, will certainly take place on the third Monday in March next; being court day of the said county, until which time the executors will treat privately with any person disposed to purchase upon the same conditions.
Wm. B. GOOCH, ROBERT WALKER, } Executors. Jan. 30. (law 3W.)
Wm. B. GOOCH, ROBERT WALKER, } Executors. Jan. 30. (law 3W.)
LAND FOR SALE.
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of Louisa Court, will be sold on the premises, on the 20th day of March next, to the highest bidder, for ready money; a TRACT OF LAND belonging to the estate of Major Thomas Johnson, deceased, lying on the waters of Harris's Creek, about two or three miles from Louisa Court-House; containing by estimation six hundred and thirty acres. This sale is to be made for the purpose of paying a debt due from the estate of said Major Thomas Johnson, deceased to Elizabeth Johnson executrix of Thomas Johnson, deceased
BY virtue of a decree of Louisa Court, will be sold on the premises, on the 20th day of March next, to the highest bidder, for ready money; a TRACT OF LAND belonging to the estate of Major Thomas Johnson, deceased, lying on the waters of Harris's Creek, about two or three miles from Louisa Court-House; containing by estimation six hundred and thirty acres. This sale is to be made for the purpose of paying a debt due from the estate of said Major Thomas Johnson, deceased to Elizabeth Johnson executrix of Thomas Johnson, deceased
COMMISSIONERS. February 18. (law 3W.)
COMMISSIONERS. February 18. (law 3W.)
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
On a credit of one two and three years: MY HOUSE and five acres of GROUND near the Poor House; the lots may be sold separately or together, and if together, land in Kentucky will be received in exchange for the part payment, provided the land and situation suits the subscriber, who lives upon the property advertised, and may be seen at any time.
On a credit of one two and three years: MY HOUSE and five acres of GROUND near the Poor House; the lots may be sold separately or together, and if together, land in Kentucky will be received in exchange for the part payment, provided the land and situation suits the subscriber, who lives upon the property advertised, and may be seen at any time.
ROBERT CROUCH. P. S. His Father's TAVERN to rent. Feb. 15 (law 3W.)
ROBERT CROUCH. P. S. His Father's TAVERN to rent. Feb. 15 (law 3W.)
WARM SPRINGS, IN THE COUNTY OF BATH, VIRGINIA.
WARM SPRINGS, IN THE COUNTY OF BATH, VIRGINIA.
HAVING taken a lease on the WARM SPRINGS for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805; and with to acquaint the public, that at a great expense and much labour, we have improved it, to accommodate genteel, 150 persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them a range of framed stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses, also 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Baths, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly; a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only. A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not choose to mix with the strong and healthy. We have also taken a lease on the Sweet Springs in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm, for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors. The British attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have in our power to assure the public that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which (above the ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances run to indicate that in future travellers will be well accommodated. We wish to purchase a Black-Smith, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given. Also wanted to employ a distinct elderly woman to undertake the management of the place of soap-keeper, either at the Warm or Sweet Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal encouragement, on application to us.
HAVING taken a lease on the WARM SPRINGS for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805; and with to acquaint the public, that at a great expense and much labour, we have improved it, to accommodate genteel, 150 persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them a range of framed stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses, also 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Baths, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly; a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only. A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not choose to mix with the strong and healthy. We have also taken a lease on the Sweet Springs in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm, for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors. The British attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have in our power to assure the public that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which (above the ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances run to indicate that in future travellers will be well accommodated. We wish to purchase a Black-Smith, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given. Also wanted to employ a distinct elderly woman to undertake the management of the place of soap-keeper, either at the Warm or Sweet Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal encouragement, on application to us.
ROBERT GEORGE TURNER. January 21. (law 3W.)
ROBERT GEORGE TURNER. January 21. (law 3W.)
JOHN AMSDEN,
JOHN AMSDEN,
From New-York, a few doors below the Court-House Richmond,
From New-York, a few doors below the Court-House Richmond,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the house lately occupied by S. Osgood, as a Tailor's Shop, where he is carrying on the above business in all its various branches. He makes Edge tables, Floor Hoofs and repairs Jacks, Serrates, Bellona and Stop Rolling made to any pattern; House-Work in general executed with dispatch. He patterns himself by the attention he will pay to his business, and from the experience he has had in the first class in the U. States, that he will give general satisfaction to those who are good enough to favour him with their custom. January 16. T. T. S. (law 3W.)
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the house lately occupied by S. Osgood, as a Tailor's Shop, where he is carrying on the above business in all its various branches. He makes Edge tables, Floor Hoofs and repairs Jacks, Serrates, Bellona and Stop Rolling made to any pattern; House-Work in general executed with dispatch. He patterns himself by the attention he will pay to his business, and from the experience he has had in the first class in the U. States, that he will give general satisfaction to those who are good enough to favour him with their custom. January 16. T. T. S. (law 3W.)
ROBERT GORDON & Co. HAVE just received, and offer for sale, an additional supply of the best Madeira WINE in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. The two last vintages in Madeira, having yielded wine of a better quality than for several preceding years, they are enabled to say the quality is excellent—it is imported from two houses, from which very different flavored wine is sent. They have heard of the arrival, and will have at hand in a few days, a parcel of London Particular Dry Lisbon Wine, directed to be put up in the same way as some they had two years since, which gave great satisfaction to all who had of it; also, a parcel of Corks, Almonds and a quantity of Oranges in boxes.
ROBERT GORDON & Co. HAVE just received, and offer for sale, an additional supply of the best Madeira WINE in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. The two last vintages in Madeira, having yielded wine of a better quality than for several preceding years, they are enabled to say the quality is excellent—it is imported from two houses, from which very different flavored wine is sent. They have heard of the arrival, and will have at hand in a few days, a parcel of London Particular Dry Lisbon Wine, directed to be put up in the same way as some they had two years since, which gave great satisfaction to all who had of it; also, a parcel of Corks, Almonds and a quantity of Oranges in boxes.
ON HAND:
ON HAND:
Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks; A few Demijohns Old Malmsey at 8 dols. per gall. A quantity of sheet Copper and Tin Plates. A general and extensive assortment of Dry Goods, consisting of Woollens of all kinds; printed goods, Manchester Stuff, Irish and Scotch Linens, Gloves and Hosiery, Hardware, Cutlery and Ironmongery. Plain Cambric, Laced Cambric, Book, Chaus, Cray and Coloured Muslins, &c. January 25. law 2W & law 3W.
Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks; A few Demijohns Old Malmsey at 8 dols. per gall. A quantity of sheet Copper and Tin Plates. A general and extensive assortment of Dry Goods, consisting of Woollens of all kinds; printed goods, Manchester Stuff, Irish and Scotch Linens, Gloves and Hosiery, Hardware, Cutlery and Ironmongery. Plain Cambric, Laced Cambric, Book, Chaus, Cray and Coloured Muslins, &c. January 25. law 2W & law 3W.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN-AWAY from the Washington Tavern, on the 25th Dec. last, a Mulatto Man by the name of LEWIS, about 26 years of age. This person was formerly the property of Edward Corbin of Hanover, was sold to a Mr. Shields of Goodland, and while the property of the said Shields, travelled very considerably through several states. I believe inasmuch as I have no doubt but he will attempt to pass for a free man, to the contrary of which may be discovered by attending to his person: he is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with rather an intelligent countenance when spoken to and is a very well made fellow; indeed he has not a bony look for a fellow of his colour, being tolerably light; nor has he any marks by which he may be particularly known, other than those already mentioned, and that of his extreme politeness. He has a wife living in the state of Mr. Watkins of Goodland, at a place called Dover Mills; yet his very general acquaintance may subject him to be caught elsewhere, perhaps in Louisiana, in the county of Rockbridge (Virginia), at which place he lived for some time prior to his being my property. He is a very good barber, and perhaps may attempt that calling for a support in some of the remote towns of Virginia. Nevertheless, if he is secured in any jail within the state of Virginia to me at I can get him again, or delivered to me in the City of Richmond, I will give the above reward and reasonable charges.
RAN-AWAY from the Washington Tavern, on the 25th Dec. last, a Mulatto Man by the name of LEWIS, about 26 years of age. This person was formerly the property of Edward Corbin of Hanover, was sold to a Mr. Shields of Goodland, and while the property of the said Shields, travelled very considerably through several states. I believe inasmuch as I have no doubt but he will attempt to pass for a free man, to the contrary of which may be discovered by attending to his person: he is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with rather an intelligent countenance when spoken to and is a very well made fellow; indeed he has not a bony look for a fellow of his colour, being tolerably light; nor has he any marks by which he may be particularly known, other than those already mentioned, and that of his extreme politeness. He has a wife living in the state of Mr. Watkins of Goodland, at a place called Dover Mills; yet his very general acquaintance may subject him to be caught elsewhere, perhaps in Louisiana, in the county of Rockbridge (Virginia), at which place he lived for some time prior to his being my property. He is a very good barber, and perhaps may attempt that calling for a support in some of the remote towns of Virginia. Nevertheless, if he is secured in any jail within the state of Virginia to me at I can get him again, or delivered to me in the City of Richmond, I will give the above reward and reasonable charges.
EDWARD HALLAM. February 4. (law 3W.)
EDWARD HALLAM. February 4. (law 3W.)
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
To be sold to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 1st day of May next, in the town of Lynchburg, and county of Campbell.
To be sold to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 1st day of May next, in the town of Lynchburg, and county of Campbell.
THAT large and commodious TAVERN and improved piece of ground, adjoining thereto; situated in the centre of said town and on the main street at the corner leading to the jail and court house, and not more than thirty yards from the latter, opposite Lynch's Ware-House and the street leading from the ferry landing. The TAVERN contains four rooms and a bar on the first floor, including four very large rooms suitable for a hall or dining
THAT large and commodious TAVERN and improved piece of ground, adjoining thereto; situated in the centre of said town and on the main street at the corner leading to the jail and court house, and not more than thirty yards from the latter, opposite Lynch's Ware-House and the street leading from the ferry landing. The TAVERN contains four rooms and a bar on the first floor, including four very large rooms suitable for a hall or dining