Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-05-16 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1554.
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Chancery District Court, held at former Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, the 25th day of October, 1806. Robert Clark Jacob, William Hathaway and Molly his wife, late the widow of Robert Currell, deceased, and Elizabeth Currell, daughter of the said Robert Currell, deceased, plaintiffs. Against Elisha Hall, Richard Hall, and Mary his wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child of the said Richard and Mary, and Peter Conway, defendants.
THE defendant Peter Conway, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plts. by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy, ANTY. ROBINSON, C. C.
MUFTI,
A BEAUTIFUL BAY Fifteen hands two inches high, imported by John Taylor Esq. of Mount Airy will stand the coming season, at Fighting Creek, Powhatan county, two miles from the courthouse, to cover mares at the moderate price of Twenty dollars the season, to be discharged by Fifteen Dollars if paid before the first day of October, or Ten Dollars sent with the mare, and Half a Dollar to the Groom—He was bred by Mr. Mann of Norwich, and was got by Fitzherbert [one of the best bred sons of King Herod] his dam by Infant, [son of the Godolphin Arabian, grand dam by Whittington, out of a full sister of Black and All Black, and his performances are as follows, and are rarely to be equalled.
In 1786, when 3 years old, and the property of his R. H. the Prince of Wales, [who purchased him of Major Churchill] Mufti won a match race of one hundred guineas each at New Market, bearing Mr. Windham's Pedigree, Rowley's mile. The following meeting he ran a dead heat with Sir C. Bunbury's Tityrus, 8, at each. Abingdon mile, for 200 guineas each—Young Tityrus won the plate for 3 years old, two days after, when 11 started.
In 1787, when the property of Richard Vernon Esq. he received 100 guineas compromise from Lord Derby's Wren, 8 stone each ditch in 200 guineas, at 8 stone 7lbs. he beat the Duke of Queensbury's Young Gian, 7 stone 13lbs 2 miles, for 400 guineas, and received 37 guineas compromise from Mr. Fox's Braganza.
In 1788, Mufti won the Craven stakes at New Market, when 12 started, bearing Scota, Nimble &c. Won a sweepstakes of 300 guineas each, across the Flat, beating Fidget, and receiving forfeit from Pharamond; he also received forfeit from Mr. Fox's Braganza, giving 300 guineas in for 200 guineas, half forfeit, and was afterwards purchased by his grace the Duke of Bedford.
In 1789 Mufti did not appear in public, being the Duke's trial horse.
In 1790, Mufti won all his engagements, viz: A match against Lord Bathurst's Highlander, for 100 guineas, a Handicap sweepstakes of 50 guineas each, 7 subscribers ditch in, beating Magpie, Scagel, &c and a match, beating D'Quixote across the Flat, for 200 guineas each, all at New Market.
In 1791 he won the Craven stakes at New Market, when 15 started, among which were Creeper, Don Quixote, Harpax, &c at 9 stone 11 1/2 lbs. He beat the Prince of Wales's Glaucus, 7 stone 4lbs. across the Flat, for one hundred guineas each, at 8 stone 7lbs. each. He beat the Prince of Wales's Pagani, a match for 1000 guineas each, across the Flat.
In 1792, Mufti came in second for the Craven stakes, beating Asparagus, Corinder, and 7 others; and at 8 stone 7lbs. beat his Royal Highness the Duke of York's Serpent, 8 stone a match over the Beacon course, for 100 guineas each. This was the last year of his running; after which he became a stallion at Woburn, and 1796, the first of his get that started won a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, at New Market, when six started, and one paid forfeit. The same colt won several times in the following year.
Mufti is 15 hands 2 inches high, and both in and out of training, was esteemed one of the most beautiful horses in England.
As a stallion he has succeeded well, having always covered at a high price! The first of his get that started was in 1796.
The Duke of Bedford's b c by Mufti, out of Busy, won at New Market 550 guineas, beating Cimeter, Camelion, and 4 others—Racing Calendar, page 111. This colt ran but once this year; in 1797, the same colt won 300, and one hundred guineas at New Market, and 500, at Bedford. He started this year only four times, and won three—Racing Calendar, pages 23, 24, 32, 97—Mr. Windham's chesnut gelding, by Mufti, won this year also 25 guineas, 100 guineas, and 50 guineas at New Market, and 50 guineas at Brighton: In 1798, the Duke of Bedford's Hunter Rebecca, by Mufti, won the Hunsdon stakes at Bedford.
MUFTI is by shape, strength and temper, particularly likely to get capital racers, hunters, roadsters and carriage horses.
The pasturage is equal to any in that part of the country, and will be furnished gratis. No responsibility for escapes or accidents, but every care will be taken to prevent either. Notes of hand will be expected with the mares.
WILLIAM BERKLEY.
Feb. 1st. 1807.
The season will commence on the first of March, and end the last of August. Any gentleman wishing his mares fed, can be furnished upon (as ordered) at the market price.
CHARLOTTE COURT, 4th March, 1807.
John Harvey, Plaintiff Against Richard Adams and Charles McKey, Defts.
THE defendant Adams not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of June court next and answer the plaintiff's bill, and give security to the satisfaction of the court for performing the decree of the said court, that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia gazettes for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy—Teste, THOMAS READ, CLK.
Hat Manufactor.
THE subscriber returns his most grateful thanks to his friends and the public in general, for past favors, in his line of business, and takes this method of informing them that he has removed his Hat Manufactor to his residence at Mount Prospect, near Bacon Branch. His sale store is at the old stand, on the main street, nearly opposite Col. Robert Gamble's where he has on hand, a large and general assortment of
HATS,
Of various descriptions.—Being convinced from the retired situation of his manufactor, and the excellence of his workmen, that he can have his work better executed than in the heart of the city, and flatters himself from a strictness to business, to merit a continuance of their custom—he assures them that nothing on his part shall be wanting to give general satisfaction—A general supply of hats is kept at the manufactor for the convenience of the people residing in the country.
The highest price given for all kinds of FUR.
SOLOMON MARKS. Richmond, May 7, 1807. w3m
The Imported Horse, CITIZEN,
A most beautiful brown bay, with black legs. He is fifteen hands one inch high, remarkable for his great beauty, elegance, strength and muscle, with excellent bone and sinew: Will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, fourteen miles above Petersburg, ten from the courthouse, fifteen from Devil's bridge, and three from the Essex mill on Appomattox; and will be let to mares at the moderate price of forty dollars, ten of which will be returned if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th day of March, and expire the 10th of August. Very extensive and most excellent high and low ground pasturage, well enclosed, grass, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes; servants' board gratis. Mares may be fed with corn at the neighborhood prices if required; but gentlemen wishing their mares fed must send the money with them, or else it cannot be done. One dollar to the groom for each mare. CITIZEN is a remarkable sure and excellent foal getter, and with my care will scarce fail in a single instance: This is something worth the attention of breeders, as the loss of a season with a good mare is apt to be felt. He is an excellent blooded horse, and is nearer a lied to the Godolphin Arabian than any horse in being, and possesses more Arabian crosses. Refer to his PEDIGREE.
CITIZEN was got by Pacolet, (Pacolet) by Bank, one of the best sons of the Godolphin his dam Princess by Turk, [Turk by Regulus; another of the best sons of the Godolphin] his granddam Fairy Queen, by Young Cade, (by Old Cade, and he by the Godolphin) his great granddam Reuth's Black eyes, by Crab, out of the Warlock Galloway, by Snake, Beld Gallo way Curwen bay Barb. Taken from the General Stud Book.
THOMAS GOODE.
From the above pedigree it is seen that by his dam and sire, Citizen is related to the uncommon stallion the Godolphin Arabian in the third degree, which must be acknowledged is nearer than any horse in America, or even in the world; and agreeable to the description in the stud book given of the Godolphin, he is as much like him, being only one inch higher, and lacking only a few white hairs on one heel. Including the above immediate crosses from the Godolphin, Citizen has twenty Arabian crosses, and nearly as many Barb crosses, as traced from the stud book; so it may be justly said, he is as near being an Arabian as a horse can be, who was not brought from that place, and of this his looks will fully convince the world when they see him. Citizen was a most excellent racer, having won nineteen races, fourteen of them four miles, and six of them were won at three heats, bearing the best horses in England; his colts are now running in great credit in England proving themselves of equal bottom to any horses in that country, winning many four mile races, at three and four heats. He is sire of Nautilus, Pacolet, Citizen, Dapple, &c. &c. His colts in this country, are large, fine and promising, and no doubt will turn out well when proven. The first of his getting will be two years old this spring. Citizen was purchased by Mr. Barkdale formerly of Petersburg, and sent to general Carney of North Carolina, where he stood three seasons, and covered upwards of 100 mares each season, although he stood at the same stable. Mr. William Barkdale's letter, and other papers relative to him, speaks too highly of this horse to be omitted; however they cannot be inserted in a publication like the present, but will be shown with pleasure to all persons wishing to see them.
THOMAS GOODE.
March 2, 1807. oawf
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FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
WE HAVE seen the succession of Bulletins as far as the 64th, which brings the history of the campaigns of the North into March. If no great actions have been fought since the battle of Eylau, the French have been kept in continual motion. Besides the detached corps which have been engaged according to the two last bulletins, the French have engaged in the important sieges of Stralsund, in Pomerania, as well as of Colberg and Dantzic in Prussian Poland. They continue also their operations in Silesia, in which they have reduced the principal fortresses. The French continue to receive fresh troops, and if peace does not intervene, we may expect in the opening season a bloody campaign. The French Emperor keeps his quarters near the best resources of the country, and had been in person upon the field of battle at Eylau, the scene of the greatest carnage during the campaign, and in which both armies displayed the greatest military courage, without decisive advantages to either of the contending powers. The French mention that they have gained 175 cannon, and have never lost one in their late wars on the continent, neither in Austria and Italy, nor the North. From the Russians we learn, that they also continue to receive reinforcements, but have not those advantages from a confidence in the Russian part of Poland, which they might expect from their own subjects. The Russians find the war opening with the Turks and Persians, and have provided to meet their southern enemies (What the force with Gen. Michelson may be in the operations against Turkey, is not precisely known. Whatever it may be, it has not been such as could allow Gen. Michelson to spare any aid to the army against the French. Against the Persians, the Russians are collecting troops in their southern territories. The Persians have discovered a disposition to acquiesce in the plans proposed by the French, and it is expected will have assistance from the ambitious French officers which will engage in the Persian service. The English have embraced the present opportunity to make some commercial arrangements with Russia. According to some late representations, the intended articles were unequivocally in favor of the British Commerce, but some late suggestions lead to some doubts whether the negotiation has, in all its circumstances, answered the expectations of the British merchants. The paragraphs from the English papers, printed in the United States, have been too few to afford a full view of the discussions which have been offered on this subject.
We are not confined to the report of the French Minister of the address of the French Emperor for the representation of Turkish affairs. The Sublime Porte has published a manifest, dated at Constantinople on the 5th of January last. In this manifest, the Port declares that Russia might blush before the world for its late conduct, in announcing peace and amity at the same moment that troops were unexpectedly advancing upon the Turkish territory, and while the inhabitants as well as governors of Bender and Oczakow believed themselves in full security, upon the protection of treaties of amity.—The Russian Generals taking advantage of this state of confidence and peace, and employing every deception, gained the two fortresses, against the rights of nations generally respected by all nations. The manifest afterwards adds, "The hostility of Russia being known, each Musselman is obliged by religion and law to take vengeance on a perfidious enemy. In declaring a war the Sublime Porte puts his whole confidence in God the Almighty, and the Avenger, and to repress the audacity of the enemy, is obliged to arm by sea and land, and to collect all his forces to act with energy"—and he declares that the Russians must be accountable for all the blood which is shed. In the address of the Grand Seigneur to the Grand Visir, on the 27th of December last, the same language is employed respecting the cause of the war, and it is added that such acts of treason and perfidy oblige all the faithful to consider it a war of religion; and you are nominated to the absolute command of all our forces. You will trust your operations to the providence of the Almighty God, as we entrust to his divine hands the protection of your person, and all the faithful who engage with you, and may the God Almighty preserve your health and give you prosperity in all your undertakings.
Every thing is interesting which regards the British nation. The prominent station it holds in the political, as well as commercial world, and the important influence it has upon all military and naval transactions on the Globe, oblige a particular attention to all its affairs. The present state of its administration leaves its friends in great solicitude, in this critical state of Europe, and the world. Not enough is given us to discover the secret springs which give the present motions to their domestic disputes, but as all men wait their favourable opportunities to promote their interests, every new discontent must have an alarming appearance. The question which is the apparent cause of discontent, relates to the military privileges of the Catholics.—In Ireland, when the population is given at four and an half millions, of the nine parts the Catholics have six, the Presbyterians two, and the Established Church one. What the number of Catholics in England is, has not been ascertained, but all dissenters from the established church have a common cause with them, when the question regards the privileges of the establishment.
The discussion of the subject of a new ministry will be a new cause for the hopes of restoring peace to Europe, and may be the cause of the frequent assurances that peace is contemplated. They who have the files of English papers, can best judge what the spirit of the nation appears to be. The deep interest which is taken in the late measures is all we can discern from the few notices given by quotations from British publications.
FROM THE AURORA.
"THE DANGER OF THE COUNTRY."
THIS is the title of a pamphlet, published in England, by the author of a memorable pamphlet of hostile to the peace and independence of neutral nations—called "War in disguise."—As the War in disguise, was one of the most audacious and unblushing attempts upon the rights of free nations, and to claim a legitimate right to the power usurped by Britain, over the ocean, and the commerce of the universe, so the present pamphlet, by the same hand written, with the same ability as to composition, is the most abject and miserable evidence of alarm, that perhaps has ever fallen from the pen of suddenly confounded and astonished guilt.
The pamphlet was begun, before the overthrow of the Prussian fabric of despotism, and was published the 21st of January, after the battle of Pulawsk had expelled the Prussians and their allies, out of the Prussian part of the Polish partition, and carried the war out of Poland, into the very heart of the kingdom of Prussia. The battles that were but the overtures to the terrible tragedy at Eylau, had not yet taken place, but the author anticipated from the past, what really happened, and declared that "in his estimate the danger from the power of France was never more serious and imminent, than at that moment." That is, on the 21st January last.
This sentiment is in fact the real text of his deplorable picture of that haughty and overreaching power, which his feverish imagination had drawn in dazzling colors in his former pamphlet.
There we saw the potentates of the earth resting in happy security on the shield of the genius of Britain, and her navy giving the law to an humbled and unresisting universe!
Here we see the lofty dominator lowering his arrogant crest, and forgetting or repenting of its recent vauntings, retracting the rash asseverations of a feverish arrogance, and trembling, on his re-awakening to a true sense of his dangers, at the abyss which opens beneath his feet, and the terrible horror of the surges which lash the base upon which he stands, that menace to undermine and overwhelm him. Such is the character of this pamphlet, and only in the third page of which he thus ravingly exclaims and as madly ingenuous answers himself:—
Whence then that indifference, that strange defect at length of patriotic zeal and exertion, which marks this arduous crisis? It cannot be the effect of a rational confidence in our security, for who is there now that does not admit our country to be in danger?
The absurd opinion that England cannot be invaded while we have an invincible fleet, is now rejected by every intelligent man, as it always was by men of nautical knowledge; and the government itself has long since practically admitted, by various costly preparations for interior defence, that a powerful descent on our shores is no impossible event.
The character of the pamphlet is shown in these few sentences; but the detail of terrific apprehension, which is lengthened to 142 close pages, is an object of serious astonishment, and where the feeling of alarm can be suppressed, of ludicrous contrast and amusement—for never was adage more truly exemplified than in this pamphlet, that the most insolent and haughty in the fancied security of power, are the most abject and base in the moments of humiliation.
We shall give only a very brief analysis of this pamphlet, after what we have said upon it, as nothing can be added of any moment, but what goes to illustrate what we have already said.
The book is divided into sections of two parts, and subdivided into equal sections, in the first there are eleven sections, and in the second only four, but the four occupy from the 45th to the 142d pages of the work—the following are the subjects treated of:
Part I. Sec. I. We may be conquered by France.
In this section he considers nations like individuals, as always too improvident; it was the case of Greece, Carthage, Rome, he refers to Austria without naming it, and infers the same with England; where he says, "There seems to be an unextinguishable vitality in the body politic as well as natural, which cheats into a persuasion that whatever may have befallen others our own is secure." As evidence of this he says, "that at the late parliamentary election, the combats at the hustings had more interest than the battles in Saxony—the state of the poll was the subject of more anxiety than the advance of the Russians; and the subversion of thrones events of less concern than the rejection of a favorite candidate."
"Are we proudly confident of our military powers?" he asks, "So were the re-
nowned battalions of Frederick the great—the Prussians marched to Berlin to a certain triumph. Yet where is now that mighty army which was marched under veteran generals in the plains of Auerstadt? Dispersed as with the breath of a whirlwind—or rather the blast of an explosion, its scattered fragments were soon to be found only on the shores of the Baltic—and even there were gathered up by its enemies." He adds, "the mendacious vanity of the victors has found no place for exaggeration!"
Sec. II. The effects of such a conquest—usurpation or destruction of the throne. This section was a necessary part of the subject, to the author, but it is reason only, not occupying much more than a page; and this is of course occupied in compliments to the illustrious house of Hannover and of sarcasms on the upstart Bourbon parties—it is like the subject, very silly and more so.
Sec. III. Overthrow of the Constitution. This is a more capacious subject, but it occupies little more space than the preceding—we are told, as John Adams told us long ago, that it is a glorious fabric; and although the Westminster election had exhibited scenes of unparalleled occupation, although Bubb Dodington's book, and the history of the Burroughs, and the duke of Richmond's letter have been published 20 years past, the late election is given as an exhibition the noblest on earth I say more, he calls it an election by the whole people! Our federal editors usually say things of this kind from ignorance, out to publish such nonsense in England on the spot—is to be accounted for only from a possibility that the mania which has infected the head of that stupendous fabric had contaminated the whole body of a few sycophants.
Sec. IV. Subversion of our liberty and law. Any one who wishes to read this part of the pamphlet, will find an ingenious commentary, in one of Goldsmith's humorous essays—in which the subjects of English liberty, religion and law are ably sustained, by three very sensible personages. There is nothing more in it, and Goldsmith's story is much better calculated to entertain and fix the recollection on those important subjects.
Sec. V. Destruction of the funds and ruin of property in general.
This chapter is not in a better style.—The author appears to have forgotten to remember a story of one of the British kings, who having menaced a lord mayor of London with the removal of the court from London, unless the cockney commoners were more condescending to royal majesty, this citizen came with Lætecum-monial brevity said—"and may it please your majesty when you remove the court, will you take the river Thames with you?" The author seems to suppose that all property consists in Juncos paper, not in lands and their produce; and that if places and pensions, kings and ministers, lords, chancellors and proctors at doctor's commons, ceased to exist—that the grass would cease to grow, and the rivers to run. However, the writer arguing for himself was no doubt very correct as far; but as the pamphlet was for a people who had a "sense of inextinguishable vitality," it is ten to one if the argument was not thrown away; altho' as much is said on the subject as must make elegant villas and bank stock very dear and estimable to their possessors.
Sec. VI. Dreadful extent and effects of contributions that would be exacted.
As this is a prospective section, something in the nature of a bugaboo or a scarecrow—the scope of it may be easily received from a recollection of all the levies made by Bonaparte on the conquered nations of Europe, all of which he concludes will be realized at no short distance of time in England!
Sec. VII. Rigorous and merciless government that would ensue.
This also is a section in nubibus, in which after saying all that may be supposed upon the cruelty of the old government of France, and of course the greater cruelty of the present; he very gravely says—"if France chastised other nations with a whip, she would punish us with scorpions." Why he infers such a consequence is not necessary to enquire. But he says among other grievances, that the greatest of all would be that all the British youth of all ranks would be subjected to military conscription. Whether the evil lies in all ranks being comprehended, or that there is more satisfaction in being shot by a French or German bullet, we cannot discover; but one thing struck us, that the author appears in other parts of the book to be invoking the people to fight, perhaps he does not comprehend all ranks in the word people.
SALES AT AUCTION.
WILL BE SOLD, positively, on Wednesday the 20th inst. at 11 o'clock, on the premises, a neat BRICK HOUSE & A HALF ACRE LOT, known in Wm. Du-Val's plan by the No. 40, near the brick house of R. Johnston Esq. and now in the occupancy of Andrew Castlin. Terms of sale, 6 and 12 months, for approved endorsed negotiable notes in the Virginia bank, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of the notes. PROSSER & MONCURE, V.M. Richmond, May 11th, 1807.

THE following is the Memorial [to which Mr. R. Saunders alludes in his letters which have already appeared in this paper] of the unfortunate prisoners confined in the dungeons of Carthagena—The dupes of Anglo-Federal intrigue and British policy. However we may lament the misfortunes of the sufferers, we must excise the authors of this infamous expedition. To what a state of degradation and misery would they reduce their country had they once more the power in their hands which they have lost. Can any man doubt, that the armament was fitted out for the most dangerous and wicked purposes, designed to bring ruin and disgrace upon our government. We have the authority of capt. C. Barker's name for the authenticity of this memorial.—Read it Americans—& shudder while you read.
MEMORIAL.
The memorial of twenty citizens of the United States of America, confined under sentence of slavery in the dominions of his Catholic Majesty, the King of Spain to the President, Senate and House of Representatives. She who that your memorialists are residents of the United States of America, and for the most part of the state and city of New York, and are part of a number of men of the same description, who were brought from New York in February last, in the ship Leander, Thomas Lewis commander, under circumstances of treachery and imposition that your memorialists will proceed to explain. Of the ship Leander, Samuel G. Ogden, esq has been known for some time as owner, and that vessel has always been employed by him in a foray trade, for which purpose she has been heavily armed, in consequence of which her warlike equipment when she last left New York, excited no suspicion on the part of the public in general nor in the breasts of your memorialists, of any unfair or illicit transactions. Of the whole number of your memorialists, some were attached to the vessel, some were employed for military service, and others for the exercise of their ordinary occupations and trades. These of the first description were shipped in the usual manner, on a voyage to Jacmel and back to New York, and the rest were engaged by col. Wm Smith, Mr. John Pink col. Wm Armstrong and Mr. Daniel R. Dunning to proceed to New Orleans, under the command of Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Dunning who had been appointed by government it was said, to carry thither a certain number of men as guards to the mails. Under the influence of these engagements your memorialists embarked at Staten Island in the beginning of February last, and were carried immediately to sea. Shortly after leaving the port it was discovered that gen. Miranda was on board, together with a number of persons not before known to your memorialists, who appeared in the character of officers, acting under his command—This discovery, as well as the development of the duplicity that had manifestly been employed in making known the destination of the vessel, bred immediate apprehensions and mistrust in a lesser degree at a period when retreat was no longer practicable. The ship proceeded on her voyage—in the neighborhood of Bermuda, was examined by his Britannic Majesty's frigate, Cleopatra, capt. White who suffered her to pass, notwithstanding the discovery that she was laden with arms and warlike stores, and arrived at Jacmel on the 19th of February, where the vessel remained until the 27th of March following.
During this interval much discontent was occasioned among your memorialists, inasmuch as they now found themselves in a country, whither they had not undertaken nor expected to proceed as they were compelled to exercise themselves in military duty, under the most arbitrary exercise of power on the part of gen. Miranda col. Armstrong and Mr. Dunning prevented from writing to their friends in the United States and kept in ignorance as to the ultimate object of the coercion under which they suffered and the final destination of the vessel. The disgust and anxiety produced by this severity occasioned some among your memorialists to attempt an escape to Port-au-Prince, or some other port of St. Domingo, where they might receive assistance and protection from their countrymen: But the wariness and precaution of those into whose power they had been entrusted had prepared such diligence in the patrols of the town, as rendered this effort abortive, and left them without resource against the misfortunes that awaited them—In Jacmel the schooners Bee and Bacchus of Philadelphia, were employed to accompany the ship in her voyage—On board of these vessels your memorialists were obliged to embark, and left St. Domingo on the 27th March. After having touched at the island of Aruba for refreshment, the three vessels proceeded towards the coast of Terra Firma between Lagura and Porto Cabello, where they arrived on the 23th of April, and where the two schooners in which your memorialists were embarked, (being deserted by the Leander having on board gen. Miranda and others, who had been most active in effecting the measure already detailed) were captured by two Spanish cruizers and carried into Porto Cabello, where all those taken in those two vessels were proceeded against under a charge of piracy and portage of articles contraband of war, inasmuch as there were found on board the aforesaid vessels, muskets, sabres and many other offensive weapons which had been placed there without the aid concurrence or voluntary act of your memorialists, in any manner whatever.
On the 12th of July, this process was closed by the Captain General of Caraccas, by a sentence condemning ten (who were considered to have been wilfully engaged) to death—nineteen to eight years slavery at Omea, in the province of Mexico—and fourteen to ten years imprisonment at the island of Porto Rico. The ten who received sentence of death were hanged and beheaded on the 21st of July, and your memorialists, together with their companions, sentenced to Boca Chica, with others who are prevented by sickness from joining in this memorial, and two have died in consequence of hard service, confinement and want of food fit for their support, were soon after removed to this place where they have been about three months. Your memorialists are in close confinement and fetters, and will remain so until they are separated and removed to their respective stations at Omea and Porto Rico.
Your memorialists predicate their right to claim the interference of government in their behalf, on the authenticity and veracity of the statement they have afforded; and to establish these to your conviction, they beg that the undermentioned persons who are informed of the intrigues exercised by Col Smith and others his associates, to the injury of your memorialists, may be examined on oath, viz. Mr. Daniel Kemper, of N York, whose son was executed, Mr. Bunkeforth, tavern keeper of N Y. Mr. William Rutledge, ship joiner of N Y. Mr. Samuel Winship and Mr. Francis White, butchers of N Y. And to authenticate the coercive measures under which your memorialists suffered at Jacmel, they beg you to be referred to Mr. James Baker, Mr. Wm. Irving, capt. Abbot of the brig Charleston Packet, capt. Walding of the sch'r.
Victory, all of Philadelphia, who were there at the time, and if it be proved by the joint testimony of these persons, that the relation of your memorialists be worthy of credit, that they have been betrayed and entrapped by the cunning and engines of needy and designing men, who still remain within the reach of the law, in situations to be made responsible in their persons for the confusion and misery they have created, surely the innocence of your memorialists will appear sufficiently manifest, and they will still be considered by the constituted authorities of their country entitled to its protection and assistance. And your memorialists will ever pray, &c
PS In the sentence of your memorialists it was mentioned that should the U. S. or any of their friends arrest and deliver up Miranda to the Spanish Government, they should be all restored to liberty and a reward of 30 000 dollars paid. Your memorialists have embraced several opportunities for the conveyance of this memorial to your honorable body, directed to gentlemen residing in Boston, N. York and Philadelphia.
SALEM, May 1.
The Turkish War—By captain William Cook, who arrived here on Wednesday night from Palermo in Sicily, we have some additional particulars respecting the new war which has been commenced between the Turks and Russians, which is likely soon to assume a high degree of interest and importance. The Turks are doubtless considered as acting a part assigned them by Bonaparte; and, as was to be expected, the British have made common cause with the Russians against them. We have already had some reports of the progress of the Russian arms, under Gen. Michelson, in the direct route for Constantinople—Captain C. further informs us of the co-operations of a naval force in the expedition against the Ottoman capital. Dispatches had arrived at Sicily, with orders for Sir Sidney Smith to join Admiral Duckworth, and sail with all possible speed for the Dardanelles, to act in concert with the Russians against the Porte; and they sailed, in consequence, on the 26th of January. We do not know the amount of the British force. The Russians were stated to have twenty-five sail of men of war in the Mediterranean, on board of which was a considerable number of troops; and it was expected that in conjunction they would attack the Dardanelles and pass up to Constantinople. In the mean time fears were entertained for the safety of Admiral Louis, who with a small squadron was by the last advices, above Constantinople, and who might therefore be arrested on his return into the Archipelago if the Turks should be apprised in season of the hostility of Great-Britain.
Of the war between the French and Russians no intelligence could be obtained in quarter, to be relied on. The accounts were such as had passed through French channels, and in general represented Bonaparte as having met with little or no obstruction in his victorious career.
Our countrymen at Sicily were highly gratified at receiving, in London prints of the 5th of January, official accounts of the conclusion of a treaty between Great-Britain and America; the more so, as the Paris papers a few days previous had represented the negotiation as likely to fail, and a rupture between the two countries as almost unavoidable. At the same time there was considerable murmuring among the British on the occasion; for, though the conditions of the treaty were unknown, yet there was a general impression that the American commissioners had got the advantage in the negotiation, and that the honor and interest of Old England had not been properly maintained.
Business at Naples and Leghorn was extremely dull, and nearly stagnated at the former place, by means of the continual contributions levied on the merchants by the new government.
PHILADELPHIA, May 11.
Letters from Spain by a late arrival say, that a very considerable alteration has taken place in the Court of Madrid, in relation to the affairs pending between that nation and the United States—and that all differences are expected to be terminated by a negotiation said to be going on.—Aurora.
THE ARTS.
The printing business in the United States labors under no difficulty or obstruction, so great as that which arises from the scarcity of rags; of course the scarcity, and high price of paper; which has not only retarded, but prevented many publications.—Ib.
It is very certain that as many rags are now wasted in the United States, through the indifference and inattention of the house-keepers, as would supply many hundred thousand rheams of paper....why do not the heads of families, if they do not set any value on the price of rags, at least set some value on the advantages which the country would derive from so laudable a spirit of economy....if they think nothing of the proceeds of two or three or a dozen pounds of rags, there are useful public institutions which will not reject them as donations.—Ib.
The quantity of British goods imported into the United States for a few months past exceeds all former example. Various causes are ascribed for this occurrence; but there are two very obvious....that the decree of blockade in Europe has had its effect there, and rendered it necessary to find a market some where. Another cause is, that many people who possess such sagacity as is attributed to rats, are quitting the ship before it sinks. Ib.
The number of carding machines, erected in this state, within two years, is really surprising; and the quantity of wool carded, spun, dyed, and woven into coating, exceeds every calculation that has been made for years past.—Ib.
Machinery for carding and spinning cotton, is now established in Kentucky, on a very liberal scale. Arrangements are making to introduce cotton spinning machinery in Tennessee.—Ib.
BALTIMORE, May 6.
We understand that about half a million of dollars arrived here this morning from Vera Cruz.
PETERSBURG, May 14.
Deceased this life, on Tuesday morning last at a very advanced age, Mr. James Galloway, for many years an inhabitant of this town—it is unnecessary to say, that he lived, and died, in the good will of all mankind—To write his funeral eulogy, would be a superfluous task—He was universally known and as universally respected As a man, he was above dissimulation; as a husband and parent, kind and indulgent; as a neighbor, free and cheerful, and as a friend to the poor, open as "melting charity." The friends of virtue, in her path be trod, And prov'd himself the "noblest work of God"
CHARLESTON, May 2.
On Thursday last, anchored in this harbor his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war DRIVER, capt. LOVE. It will be recollected, that this is one of the vessels which was in company with the ship LEANDER, capt. WHITBY, at the time that John Pearce was killed by a shot fired from the LEANDER; and in consequence thereof, was, by the Proclamation of the President, ordered to depart from the waters of the U. States, and interdicted from ever again entering them, or receiving any aid and supplies contrary to the prohibition contained in the said proclamation.
May 4.
The public having already been informed, that the British sloop of war DRIVER, a vessel interdicted by the President from ever entering our harbors, anchored on Thursday last abreast of Fort Johnson. Two United States' Officers of that fort, waited upon the Governor on Friday, to consult with him on measures necessary to be taken to expel her from the port; his Excellency was not at home. On Saturday the Commandant at Fort Johnson addressed a letter to the Commanding Officer of the said vessel, of which the following is a copy:—
Fort Johnson, Harbor of Charleston, 4 P. M. of May 2.
SIR—The President of the United States of America, having, by proclamation, bearing date 30 May, 1806, for ever interdicted his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war DRIVER, from entering any port or harbor of the United States; and the said vessel having entered this port, in contempt of the said proclamation, my duty compels me to demand that the Driver sloop of war do depart from this harbor within twenty-four hours from the date hereof.
Need I add, sir, how repugnant it would be to my feelings, should any blood be spilt, which must inevitably be the case, if this communication be not complied with.
Lieutenant WINDHAM, of the Artillery, is charged with the delivery of this; he will receive your repl.
I am, sir, your obedient servant, MICHAEL KALTEISEN, Captain commanding. To the Commanding Officer of his Britannic Majesty's sloop DRIVER. May 5.
We understand that Lieut. Windham, of the United States' Artillery, is ordered to proceed immediately to the seat of Government, with dispatches relative to the British sloop of war DRIVER, now in this port.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1807.
WE are informed, that strong objections have been made to part of a paragraph in Wednesday's Argus, and on very different grounds. The passage in question is in the following words: "We fear indeed, (although the allusion in Griswold's letter appears to have been to the Judges of the Supreme Court of the state of New-York,) that there is too much reason to suspect some of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, of being accomplices in the conspiracy. God grant that future incidents may not have a still more injurious effect on their reputations."
To our sentiments so expressed, some have objected that we put on Griswold's letter, a construction too favorable to the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Those who make this objection, are of opinion, that by the Judges of the Supreme Court, (all of whom are said in that letter to be united in support of col. Burr,) those of the Supreme Court of the United States, and not of the state of New-York, must have been intended.
To this, we answer, that the meaning of the extract appeared differently to us; and we endeavored, according to the best of our judgments, not to misrepresent it. The letter of Griswold evidently referred to the election in New-York, and to exertions which were then making to secure the success of col. Burr, who was a candidate for the office of Governor. It revealed indeed, a most criminal mode of proceeding to accomplish that object; viz. by fraud and hypocrisy; by his apostatizing in secret from the republican party, with the knowledge of the federalists, but continuing in appearance attached to the former.
To support himself in this manoeuvre, and obtain success to his other electioneering contrivances, this extraordinary intriguer is stated to have engaged all the Judges of the Supreme Court of New-York in his service; but as the Judges of the Federal Courts did not reside in that state, and could not be so immediately or obviously useful to his views at that time, (for we presume his present dangerous conspiracy was not then thought of) it appears most reasonable to suppose that he did not apply to any of them for assistance in that election.
A second objection is, that we have indecently and unjustly attacked the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, by expressing our fears that some of them may be concerned in the conspiracy, and our wishes that future events may not increase the suspicions now entertained against them.
We will here observe, that the words "accomplices in the conspiracy" were slightly, but undesignedly equivocal; since they might have been applied either to the conspiracy in 1804, to make Burr governor of New-York by improper means, or to the last mentioned conspiracy against the U. States: But the latter was the idea we intended to convey.
We conceive ourselves not obliged to answer for our opinions or suspicions; but that we have an indubitable right, in the fair enjoyment of the liberty of the press, (which thank Heaven, is no longer shackled by a sedition-act,) to communicate them to the public. For wilfully publishing false statements of facts, a printer is indeed culpable; but excusable, if he should be mistaken in his opinion.
We might therefore be content to submit those which we have expressed to the judgment of the community; but we will take the liberty of asking our opponents a few questions, by way of explanation.
1. Is not the screening a person accused of treason from the punishment justly due to his crime, presumptive evidence of a participation in the crime itself?
2. Is not the discharging a prisoner from custody, (in a case where the crime alleged to have been committed by him is stated to have been perpetrated at a great distance from the place where he was apprehended, or at which he is brought before a judge to be committed) without allowing the prosecutor sufficient time to procure the attendance of witnesses from the scene of action, one of the most effectual ways of screening that prisoner from punishment; since it enables him, if guilty, to make his escape?
3. Is not the assumption of unconstitutional or illegal powers, for the purpose of taking cognizance of a prisoner's case, and the discharging him afterwards, some evidence that such usurpation of jurisdiction was on purpose to discharge him?
4. Did not the Supreme Court of the United States, which is only a Court of Appeals, usurp original jurisdiction, in undertaking to set Bollman and Swartwout at liberty by virtue of a writ of Habeas Corpus?
5. Is not the admitting a prisoner to bail in so small a sum, and with so many securities, that the temptation to make his escape is very great, and the inducement to appear very small, an act in some degree improper in a Judge?
6. Is not positive testimony that a prisoner intended to commit Treason, and attempted to engage in his plot one of the Generals of the armies of the United States; together with the circumstantial evidence, arising from the general alarm produced by his machinations, and the universal report of a body of armed men being assembled under his command;—sufficient to furnish probable cause to believe him guilty of the actual commission of Treason?
7. Is not the refusal to commit, on the charge of Treason, a man, against whom probable cause to believe him guilty exists, some evidence to justify a suspicion against the Judge, whose own opinion it was, that probable cause is sufficient for a commitment, tho' not for a condemnation.
8. In such a case, if the prisoner should happen to be guilty, and should escape,
would not the Judge have been the means of enabling him to make that escape? If so, would not that escape produce a still more injurious effect on the reputation of the Judge, than his first refusal to commit?
Under all the circumstances attending the case of Col. Burr, have we not therefore too much reason to suspect some of the judges of the supreme court of the United States, of being accomplices in his conspiracy, and to pray that nothing may happen hereafter to increase those suspicions, or to reduce them to certainty?
Certainly no persons would rejoice more than ourselves to see those suspicions dissipated, and every stain removed from the characters of the judiciary of the United States, which ought to be an honor, and not a reproach to our country.
COL. BURR returned to this city from the northward on Thursday afternoon.
THE return of Col. BURR to this City, would seem to prognosticate a determination to appear in pursuance of his recognizance. This may be the case; and his innocence may be demonstrated upon a trial. But whether such should be the event, or not, the observations which we have made on his admission to bail, and on the attention paid him by certain great men, during the pendency of the prosecution against him, ought not to lose any part of their force. His final acquittal, or condemnation, on such evidence as may hereafter appear, cannot change the state of things at the time of his examination, which was only the commencement of the prosecution against him. A similar observation applies to the question whether Gen. Wilkinson, in the situation and under the circumstances in which he stood, acted properly or not. We conceive that the guilt or the innocence of Burr may be established without criminating or exculpating Wilkinson; and contend therefore that we have been unjustly accused of interfering improperly in the pending prosecution, and of endeavoring to excite prejudices against the former by vindicating the latter from the attacks which were made upon him by the Federalists.
We deny that we wish to inflame the public mind against Aaron Burr, or to prevent his having a fair trial. We only desire that his friends would be content to let him gain one, by not abusing the witnesses against him; that he may appear, and stand that trial; and that it really may be fair and unbiased, and with a full examination of all the witnesses on both sides. If on such a trial as this, (which we hope he may have, tho' we think there is some reason to fear the contrary) he shall be acquitted, justice will then be satisfied, and not until then.
IN COUNCIL, May 6, 1807.
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the Board from evidence taken by a committee of the Executive, appointed by the advice of Council on the 6th day of February last, that captain Quarrier has been culpably negligent. 1st. In not having the orders given by Governor Monroe, bearing date the 5th day of May, 1802, and afterwards confirmed by his successors, entered upon the order book. 2dly. In not having more than once read the said orders at the head of his men, and at no time to those who were recruited after their receipt. It also appearing that the said Quarrier has violated the orders given by Governor Monroe, bearing date the 8th of July, 1801, and afterwards confirmed by his successors, in re-enlisting William Nash, who was a notorious drunkard. It is therefore advised that the Governor be requested to dismiss the said commandant of the guard from the public service. Mr. Guerrant, Mr. McRae, Mr. Heath and Mr. Harvie, voted against the advice, the other members in favor of it.
Mr. Hening submitted to the Board, the following advice, which was seconded by Mr. Munford, viz:
It appearing to the Executive from the evidence detailed in the report of the committee appointed to enquire "into the circumstances relating to the death of Mr. John M'Credie, and whether the orders given by the Governor to the officers of the Public Guard, had been regularly communicated to the men," that the lieutenant of the said Public Guard, whose peculiar province it is to be "perfectly acquainted with the duties of the non-commissioned officers and soldiers, and to see them performed with the greatest exactness," has been guilty of culpable neglect, in not sufficiently instructing the non-commissioned officers, in the regular discharge of their duties; and in not seeing while he acted as the officer of the day, that the sentinels had received proper orders; in consequence of which omissions it appears that the non-commissioned officers and soldiers, have entertained different ideas of the effect of the orders in relation to the duties of sentinels:
It is therefore advised, that Thomas Underwood, lieutenant of the Public Guard, be dismissed from the said service. Mr. Guerrant, Mr. McRae, Mr. Heath, Mr. Aylett and Mr. Harvie, voted against the advice, the other members in favor of it. Extract from the Journal.
Attest, DANL. L. HYLTION, Clk. to the Council.
THE undersigned avow their disapprobation of the proposed advice aforesaid, which contemplates the dismissal of captain Quarrier and of lieutenant Underwood, from the public service. While they cordially sympathise with the friends of the deceased, and with them sincerely mourn the loss which society has sustained, in the premature death of an amiable & most worthy citizen, the undersigned cannot persuade themselves that the exercise of the authority which they are now invited to exert, ought to be regulated by their feelings; but believe, that upon this as upon all other occasions, it is their duty, calmly to examine all the circumstances upon which their opinion should be formed, and afterwards to decide in obedience to the dictates of their best judgment.
With this view, the undersigned united without hesitation, in adopting, indeed, one of themselves proposed, the advice which led to the present enquiry: They have since attentively examined and ma-

are considered the grounds upon which the proposed advice has been submitted, and with great deference to their brethren who are of a contrary opinion, they are bound, to declare their conviction, that such a procedure as that now insisted on, would be in the highest degree unjust and improper: They never can consent, without a sufficient cause, to dismiss with ignominy from the public service, faithful and meritorious officers, who from the institution of the Public Guard, to the happening of the melancholy event which produced this enquiry, have unceasingly deserved and received the good opinion of their fellow citizens generally, and the perfect approbation of those, to whom the laws had confided the superintendence and control over their conduct.
The proofs and the circumstances to which the attention of the Council has been directed, do not in the opinion of the undersigned, by any means warrant the inferences which are drawn to the prejudice of those officers.
To refer particularly to every part of the evidence, and to every circumstance, in support of the opinion given by the undersigned, would be as tedious as it is believed to be unnecessary: It is believed to be unnecessary, because the circumstances are generally known, and the evidence will be published at large. The undersigned will then content themselves, with a statement of the few facts, which to them appear to be incontrovertibly established, and which constitute the foundation upon which their opinion has been formed. These are,
First. That although the orders of the 5th May, 1802, are only proven to have been once read to the Public Guard while on parade; yet there is abundant proof to shew, that in substance, those orders were often, very often repeated by the commanding officer to the soldiers of that corps, on public parade, and that it was the regular practice of that officer, upon parade, to direct his orderly sergeant, to instruct the new recruits in all the duties of a soldier.
Secondly.—That the officers, but particularly the commandant of the Guard, in visiting the different posts, frequently instructed the sentinels as to their duties in that character, and that the instructions so given were in conformity to the said orders of May 1802.
Thirdly.—That no evidence adduced, proves that the sentinel, who was the unfortunate author of the catastrophe so universally regretted, was at the happening of that event inebriated, nor is there any testimony, establishing the fact (whatever might have been some years before the misconduct of that sentinel) that at the period of his re-inlistment, he was notoriously a drunkard.
Fourthly.—That every Chief Magistrate, under whose authority and superintendence the Public Guard have been exercised in all their duties, has uniformly extolled the conduct of the officers in question, and has in a special manner, approved and praised the extraordinary vigilance, activity, and good conduct of the Commandant of the said Guard. And
Lastly.—That the Commandant of the Guard immediately arrested and delivered over to the civil authority the sentinel aforesaid.
For these causes, the undersigned obeying the dictates of their best judgment, acquit the officers arraigned before them, of the guilt which has been attributed to them. On the contrary, performing a duty which they owe to themselves, to those gentlemen & to the public, they hesitate not to declare it as their opinion, that instead of censure, those gentlemen as relates to their official conduct generally, merit the public approbation. This particular opinion, has no relation to the tragical event, which afflicted the whole people of Richmond, for in that event those officers had no agency.
It is deemed unnecessary to lay particular stress on the following circumstances.
 1.—That the orders of May 1802, gave to the sentinels of the Public Guard (as the service necessarily required) authority, in particular cases to exercise a discretion, whether in such cases they ought or ought not to fire.  2.—That the sentinel did, in an audible voice, hail three times before he fired.  3.—That the event occurred, when a fire had actually broken out in the city; an evidence of peril, which of all others, has for some years past been considered the most alarming.  4.—That the path leading by the Barracks, is not the accustomed way, used by the inhabitants of Richmond, either by night or by day, and that the darkness of the night, might have rendered it impossible for the sentinel, to distinguish the color of the deceased. And  Lastly.—That the deceased, did not receive the fatal wound, till at the point of the bayonet. 
An allusion is made to the foregoing circumstances, not because they are by the undersigned, supposed to be essentially connected with the vindication of the officers; (who have their good opinion) but, because the subject may be variously contemplated, by different persons, and upon that account (as all the proceedings are to be published) it is proper, that the whole ground on which any opinion might possibly be formed, should be presented to the view of their fellow-citizens.
Upon the circumstances which have been just enumerated, the undersigned forbear at present to express their opinion. They relate principally, if not exclusively, to the unfortunate sentinel, and delicacy forbids an interference in any form, with his case at present pending before a Court of Justice, until after his trial, it may regularly be submitted to the consideration of the Council.
JOHN GUERRANT, jr. AL: M'RAE. JOHN HEATH.
Mr. Harvie concurred in the foregoing opinion, but was prevented by continued ill health, from stating in writing, as he intended to have done, the reasons which particularly induced him, to unite in that opinion.
Judge Tompkins is elected governor of the state of New York by a majority of 5000.
Mr. Sullivan is elected Governor of the state of Massachusetts by a majority of 3204.
A Barbadoes paper, noticing the report that Mr. Jefferson had not submitted the treaty to the senate, says—
"Brother Jonathan, we fear, may at last irritate John Bull to conclude his negotiations thro' one of Oliver Cromwell's ambassadors... a British man of war."
John Bull tried to negotiate in that way before, aided by eighty thousand land forces... but John went back in a worse plight than sir Peter Parker's breeches....Aurora.
LYNCHBURG, May 7. EARTHQUAKE.
On the morning of the first instant, at day break, a severe shock of an earthquake, was experienced at this place. The tremulous motion of the earth was such as to agitate the houses in such a manner, that the noise made by the furniture, windows, and doors awoke the most of those who slept. The agitation bore proportion to the height of the place.
On Mount Athos, the very elevated residence of Major William Lewis, near Ross's Iron Works, on James River, about seven miles to the South of Lynchburg, his large stone dwelling with all its contents, were so shaken, and in his opinion for upwards of a minute, as to excite extreme alarm. Such was the tremulous motion, and so long continued at the plantation of Major John Ward, situated also on an eminence, in sight of, and about a mile and an half distance hence, on the Amherst shore, that the affrighted negroes precipitately deserted their cabins, and ran to the overseer's house for protection and explanation. The progress of the deep rumbling noise, and consequent concussion, appeared to be in the direction from S. E. to N. W. This shock was distinctly felt, and heard, throughout the settlements on Opossum and Flat Creeks, the beds whereof are of lime stone. About this time a thick black circumscripted cloud was observed to rise in the north. The temperature of the weather was instantly changed and continued cold for the two succeeding days. The mercury in the Barometer stood and varied from 28 6, to 29 1. The Thermometer from 42 to 50.
On the 10th of February 1801, about 9 o'clock at night, a slighter shock than that now noticed, was felt here, attended with an extraordinary silvery refulgence. Such was the glare for several seconds, as to render all objects as visible, as at meridian day.
Lynchburg is situated on the South side of James River, in 37 1-2 north latitude, and distant from the nearest sea about 210 miles—encompassed with high hills and craggy cliffs, abounding with minerals, and probably with fossil coal.
TUE NON-IMPORTATION LAW.
Men of sound minds and good hearts, have differed in opinion as to the policy of our non-importation act; it was, however, reserved for men of very different principles and characters to doubt our right to pass such a law, and to threaten us with the vengeance of Great Britain if we presumed to persist in a just course of retaliation.
In the "True American" (never was paper more falsely named) of Tuesday, was published "an extract of a letter from a gentleman at Edinburgh, to his friend in New-York," relative to the non-importation law. It is full of lordly opinions as to the supremacy of Great-Britain, and the humble dependence of the United States. It is really subject of regret that editors can be found base enough, to give currency and sanction to such atrocious libels on the Independence of America.
The letter begins thus—"Our manufacturers are in high spirits on the prospect of peace with your country. The passing of the non-importation act, was really a wicked measure on your side against our laboring poor. Short as the time was, it had lowered the price of wages in Gloucestershire, Lancashire, Glasgow, &c. and sunk the prices of sheep's wool. I am happy that affairs are now settled."
This extract, in the most conclusive manner, evinces the efficacy of the law in question. A complaint of the wickedness of this country comes with but a sorry grace from Great Britain. From her, who in peace plunders our ships, impresses our seamen, and murders our citizens, even within our own jurisdiction. These wrongs are not enough, we must bear them with patience and meekness, we must not dare to stir one step lest we injure "the laboring poor" of the aggressor. Never, surely never, was their a more appropriate name for the mass of the people of Ireland and Great-Britain. They are indeed and in truth the laboring poor. Labor and Poverty are their inheritance. The rising sun finds them at labor, and when it goes down their task is yet undone: but whether it rises or sets, the beams of Hope illu-mines not their dwelling, nor is it ever gilded by the rays of Prosperity.
After being charged with wickedness for not attending to the miseries of that poor whose cries are unheeded by those whose duty it is to regard them, it would be but fair to expect some acknowledgement when the cause of offence was removed. Very different however is the fact, it is boldly asserted, and the assertion is countenanced by federal editors, that the non-importation law was suspended through fear.
Here the words of the letter writer—"Had you not been obliged to repeal the prohibitory act in time, I firmly believe the nation would have gone to war with you to protect them. The manufactures must be protected. They are the glory and strength of our nation. Without them, our commerce would languish, and our agriculture be destroyed."
The letter concludes with informing us that if we again dare to rebel against our task masters we shall not be permitted to escape so well as we have at present. We quote the words of this insolent letter—"The prohibitory measure was a rash & dangerous one for America. Should she try it at any future day, she will probably not escape so well as she has at present. We manufacture for all the world, and why not for America? you can have manufactures from no other country."
The Strong ticket in Massachusetts, has proved to be the weakest by 2000 and upwards.
NEW-YORK ELECTION.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in New York to his friend in this city, dated May 8th, 1807.
"I have now the pleasure of informing you, that we have achieved a glorious victory—a republican governor, lieutenant governor, senate and assembly. The struggle was the most animated ever known. The federalists came out in all their strength, and they were reinforced by all the traitors and apostates from republicanism. It is needless to inform you that we had to combat great talents, wealth, and influence; and our antagonists contended like the army of Catiline, every man fell with his face towards the enemy, and occupied the ground he possessed at the commencement of the action.—I consider this as a death blow to federalism in this state; and some of them now say, that nothing but a foreign war will restore them to power. We have also thrown off all the faithless unprincipled men of the republican party, and have now a sanum corpus in politics."—Aurora.
We understand, (says a Philadelphia paper) that a bill has passed both Houses of the Legislature of New York, to suppress within that state, the operation of the London Phoenix and Pelican Insurance Companies, after the 1st of September next.
BROAD ROCK RACES.
FIRST DAY. Mr. Wormley's b. h. Stump the Dealer 1 2 2 Mr. Ball's b. h. Sweet Lips 2 1 1 Mr. Mosby's b. g. Monticello 3 Dr. SECOND DAY. Mr. Wormley's g. h. Paragon 1 1 Mr. Ball's b. h. Brandy 2 2
MARRIED.—On Thursday evening last, Mr. JAMES GODDEN, of the Eastern Shore, to Mrs. MARY TUCKER, of this city.
DIED.—At the Warm Springs in the county of Bath, on the 8th inst. Mr. REUBIN TURNER aged 67 years.
PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitentiary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond.
CUT NAILS. Wholesale. Retail. 3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound. 4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2 8d. 10 11 10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2
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WROUGHT NAILS. 6d. 12 13 8d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 10d. 11 12 12d. 11 12 20d. 11 12
Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d. nails.
CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—50 cents per thousand.—4d. 67 cents per thousand.—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-Irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assortment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
THE subscriber having taken one of Mr. Robert Mitchell's tenements, a few doors below the Market, has on hand, and intends keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES, Which he will sell on very reasonable terms for cash.
JOHN H. STROBLIA. May 15, 1807. St The upper part of the house, with a convenient yard & kitchen, to rent: Enquire of J. H. S.
SALES AT AUCTION.
THIS day will be sold, without reserve, at the office of the subscribers, for the benefit of the under-writers and others concerned, sundry articles of
Sadler's & Coach mountings, Of cask No. 4. J. M. E. Damaged on board the ship U. States, Capt. Hardy, from Liverpool. Terms, cash.
DARMSDATT, FOSTER & SATHCHELL, Auctors. May 15th, 1807. 1
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.
ON Wednesday the 10th of June next, will be SOLD, at auction, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale, that beautiful
Square of Ground, Belonging to Col. Quarrier, and now occupied by him. For the convenience of purchasers, it is divided into Thirteen Lots, some of which are improved with dwelling houses and every convenience for families, and all of them are well situated, either for business, (being near the basin of the canal and public warehouse) or for the residence of families, having good prospects and a free circulation of air.
A plan of the above property may be seen at the office of the subscribers, to whom, or to Col. Quarrier, all persons desirous of purchasing at private sale, will apply. Terms made known on the day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. May 8, 1807. tds
POST SCRIPT.
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
NEW-YORK, May 9. By the arrival this morning of the brig Bedford, captain Dunbar, in 30 days from Liverpool, we have received our regular file of London papers and Lloyd's Lists to the 27th of March inclusive. The papers furnish late and interesting intelligence from the Continent. A letter from Altona, (which will be found in the succeeding column, under the London date of March 27) states that a continued series of battles were fought from the 26th of Feb. to the 8th of March, in which the Russians were victorious. A letter from Thorn states that the French lost 13,000 men, 5 generals 47 pieces of cannon, and 15 eagles.
In the Commercial Advertiser of this evening, we have given as copious extracts as the late hour at which we received the papers would permit.
The papers are principally devoted to parliamentary and editorial discussions respecting the change of the British Ministry. The New Ministry has commenced its career under very unpromising circumstances. Already the strength of parties has been tried in Parliament, when the New Ministers found themselves in a minority of 93...and an immediate dissolution of Parliament is mentioned as probable. The catalogue of New Ministers was not completed on the 27th. The following received the seals of office on the 25th and 26th. The resignation of their predecessors having been accepted on the 25th.
Earl Westmoreland, Lord Privy Seal. The Duke of Portland, First Lord of the Treasury. Lord Hawkesbury, Secretary of State for the Home Department.
Mr. Canning, Secretary of State for the Foreign Department.
Viscount Castlereagh, Secretary of State for the War and Colonial Department.
Earl Elgin, Lord Lieutenant of Fife-shire.
Earl of Selkirk, Lord Lieutenant of Kirkcudbright Stewartry.
Earl Camden, President of the Council.
Lord Mulgrave, First Lord of the Admiralty.
Mr. R. S. Dundas, President of the Board of Control.
Earl Bathurst, President of the Board of Trade, and Master of the Mint.
LONDON, March 25.
Further advices have been received from the Continent of a very late date. They furnish intelligence of very great importance indeed, of which we have only time to give the principal heads.
The Prussian insurgents on the right bank of the Oder are become so formidable, that the communication between Stettin and Thorn is almost entirely cut off.
Gen. Bennigsen, subsequent to the battle of Eylau, received a reinforcement, of 600,000 regulars, and thirty battalions of Cossacks of 500 men each. On that memorable occasion the Russian army, according to the official statement, was only seventy thousand strong. The French were calculated at one hundred thousand at least.
The want of forage is so great in that part of Poland occupied by the French, that they have been under the necessity of taking the thatch coverings off the houses, to supply their horses with provender.
March 26.
The mail due on Sunday, arrived yesterday evening and brought intelligence of great importance; reinforced and supplied with every necessary, the Russians are again assuming the offensive, and advancing Bonaparte, who no longer finding his season of repose on the Vistula, is falling back to Berlin. Though his head quarters were stated to be at Osterode on the 8th, he is said to have been on that day at Thorn. It is said even, in private letters that the Russians have pushed their advanced posts to Warsaw, that the French have sustained another defeat near Thorn. Want and disaffection are also operating in support of the Russians, and a whole division of grenadiers, said to be Oudinot's is stated to have gone over to the Russians. They had been peremptorily ordered by Bonaparte to make an attack where they had not any sustenance for 36 hours.
The action of Braunshurg, on the 26th was followed by others most obstinately contested—the town was often taken and retaken—it was at last burnt; it covered the left wing of the French and prevented it from being turned. These actions are said to have taken place on the 27th, 28th and 29th. The Cossacks did eminent service. On one of those days they cut to pieces a whole division of French cavalry of 4000 men.
Mageburg is to be immediately supplied with provisions and necessaries for a long siege.
March 27.
Two Gottemberg mails arrived this morning and two bags from Husum. They have brought great and most favorable intelligence.
Fresh victories over the French. ALTONA, March 20. (Extract of a private letter.)
"The advices that have been received here since my last, from the combined Russian and Prussian armies, are of the most gratifying nature. The French, if things go on as they have begun, will have no further occasion to issue their bulletins, to impose on the credulous part of the public, as they will be obliged to retreat much quicker than they came.
"On the 1st. inst. General Bennigsen's head quarters were at Heilbronn, the chief town of Finland, in East Prussia, situated on the river Alle, where he had received, the insignia of the order of St. Andrew, as a token of the great satisfaction that his Sovereign feels for his great services, and this mark of distinction was accompanied by an addition to his salary of 12 000 roubles. He had broken up from Konigsberg already on the 24th ult. The Prussians under General Lescoq, were on his right wing. General Lescoq's head quarters were at Posen. On the 26th ult. the French gained an advantage over the Russians and occupied the town of Braunshurg on the Baltic, from whence they dislodged the Russians; but the latter returned to the attack on the 27th ult. when both
parties became alternately masters of the place, and alternately lost it again. Those conflicts were most bloody; and the bravery and lion-like courage, and perseverance of the Russians, after daily battles with the enemy, from the 26th ult. to the 30th inst. maintained the field of Braunshurg, which was seen in flames on the 30th inst. In this place and near Heilbronn, the French left near fifteen thousand dead on the field. Near the latter place, the French general LeFebvre, is said to have been taken prisoner with 6000 men.
"Napoleon's head quarters were expected at Thorn on the 9th inst. and though the French had a considerable force, consisting of their own troops, and the German and Polish troops at Elbing, yet, by the latest accounts they have been driven back, and general Bennigsen kept continually advancing. The Russians are about to receive two great reinforcements, each of 80 000 men, one of which will be under the command of the Grand Duke Constantine. A private letter from Berlin, of the 14th inst. says, that Talleyrand, besides a great number of the diplomatic corps, returned thither via Breslau, in Silesia, thinking the other no longer safe. Bonaparte was daily expected."
SALES AT AUCTION.
On Tuesday, the 2d June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at Public Auction, at the late dwelling house of Doctor JAMES CURRIE, deceased, all his
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen FURNITURE, a Carriage, a pair of Carriage and two Riding Horses, three male and two female house servants—a shoemaker, and a man at present bound as an apprentice to the blacksmith's business. A stock of Liquors consisting of one half pipe and some demijohns of first quality Madeira, and part of a pipe old Sack Wine, French Brandy &c. &c. a hogshead of Molasses and sundry other articles. Six months credit will be allowed on all sums above fifty dollars, the purchasers giving notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia with approved endorsers.
Those having claims against the late Doctor Currie, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated, and his debtors are requested to make immediate payment.
ROBERT GORDON & J. Administration. JAMES CURRIE. Executors. May 12.
JOHN F. ROBERTSON having published under my notice of April the 30th, that he has certificates to prove his having made a tender of the two thousand bushels of coal alluded to in my notice of April the 30th, and which assertion I most positively deny; having also heard that he should say he offered me Messrs. Nicolson and Heth's coal, which I do as positively deny—I think proper to publish the subjoined certificates to prove that the coal was demanded four different times, and the last time he promised to give superfine flour in lieu of the coal; and the day following he refused to give the flour agreeable to his promise, as I can prove by the most respectable reference.
14th May, 1807. J. GREENE.
I DO certify, that on the 13th day of April last, I presented an order drawn by John F. Robertson, of Manchester, on Mr. C. Buck, for two thousand bushels of coal, to be shipped on board the schooner Maria, John Blackman, master (of which schooner I was then acting in the capacity of mate) on account of Job Greene, and Mr. Buck's clerk refused to deliver the coal; and on the 15th of the same month I went with the said Job Greene to Mr. Buck's coal yard, where the said Greene met the said John F. Robertson, who told the said Greene in my presence, he could not deliver the coal, and after some conversation between the said Greene and the said Robertson, the said Robertson agreed to deliver superfine flour in lieu of the coal at $6 50 cents per barrel, the coal to be computed at the selling price at the yard, say seventeen cents per bushel. Given under my hand this 14th of May, 1807.
his Teste, JACOB M. DAY. N. Dunlop. Mark
I DO certify, that on the 31st day of March last, I presented an order drawn by John F. Robertson, of Manchester, on Mr. C. Buck, for two thousand bushels of coal, to be shipped on board the schooner Rising Sun (owned and commanded by myself) on account of Job Greene, and for which two thousand bushels of coal the said Greene shewed me the due bill of the said Robertson, deliverable on demand, and was told by Mr. C. Buck's clerk there was no coal due the said Robertson from Mr. Buck, and he would not deliver to the said Robertson's order.
And on the next day I presented another order from the said Robertson for the same amount of coal, and it was again refused to be delivered. Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 1807.
AARON BORDON.
Teste, Stephen A. Hopkins.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by David Ross, esquire, to the subscribers, in order to raise the sum of nine thousand seven hundred and seventy three dollars and twenty three cents, due to Thomas Cumpson, attorney in fact for Thomas and Robert Wilson the sum of eleven thousand and twenty-four dollars, and thirty-six cents, due to Donald and Burton, and the sum of seven thousand four hundred and fifty-eight Dollars and fifty cents, due to Hercules Ross;
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 27th day of this month, between the hours of twelve and three o'clock, all that TRACT of LAND, in the forks of James River, in the county of Fluvanna, immediately above the town of Columbia, commonly called and known by the name of the FORK ESTATE; containing five thousand seven hundred and fifty acres, more or less, being the whole and contained in the above mentioned Fork estate or thereabouts belonging.
BENJAMIN MOSBY. Trustees. THOS. NORVELL. Richmond, May 14. 1807. tds
ALL persons having claims against the late firm of Allen and Cody, of Cairo, are required to make them known to the subscribers—and all persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to make immediate payment. WILLIAM M. ALLEN. Surviving partner of Allen & Cody. Cairo, May 7th, 1807. sw

MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice. MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased.
Ino. S. Pleasants.
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of Land, IN the lower end of Buckingham, lying on Buffalo creek, adjoining the lands of Mr. James Wilson and Mr. Copland, containing upwards of one thousand acres, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood and within three miles of Ca-Ira.
A sufficient quantity is opened to work ten hands to advantage—the greater part being yet to clear, abounding in excellent timber, and affording from four to five hundred acres of prime tobacco land.
Mr. Moses Scott living on the premises will show the land to any one inclined to purchase. For terms apply to the subscriber.
SUSANNA WILCOX.
Chellowe, 16th March, 1807. 2m
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
SAM BASKERVILLE.
Powhatan, Jan. 4th. 1807. tf
JAMES LYNCH. BLACK SMITH AND FARRIER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed to the first Cross street above the Eagle Tavern, leading to the basin—where he carries on the business as usual. Those that wish to favor him with their work, shall be strictly attended to.
Richmond, April 6. 1807.
For Sale. BY virtue of a deed in trust executed to the Subscriber by Goodman Barkdale, to secure the payment of a debt due to William Galt, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready money, on Saturday, the thirtieth day of May next, at Keyes's Mill.
A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Albemarle, containing one hundred and twelve acres and a half, being the same land the said Goodman Barkdale, purchased of Douglass Barkdale; also, Two Negro Girls, Maria and Mourning, or so much of the aforesaid property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt, interest and cost aforesaid. Acting as trustee for others, will only convey title vested in me as such.
DAVID ANDERSON, Trustee.
Milton, 25th April, 1807. 3w.
FOR SALE, 20 Hhds. Northern Rum. 20 Tierces Prime Green Coffee. 20 Hhds of Loaf and Lump Sugar. 15 Hhds Brown do. 20 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cads. 20 Boxes Chocolate. 10 Kegs Raisins. 15 Crates New York Stone Ware. 5 Bales India Cottons and Checks. 3 Pipes Hollands G.N. 2 Pipes Cognac Brandy. 1000 Pair Men's fine and coarse Shoes. 500 Pair Ladies' Morocco Slippers. 300 Pair do. Kid do. 300 Pair do. Leather do. 50 Casks Stone Lime. 20 Boxes Brown Soap. 5 Tons Sweets Iron. Cut Nails, Paper, Pepper, &c.—Terms liberal. HENRY HOVEY. April 27, 1807. 4w
AT AUCTION. WILL be sold, on the premises, by the subscribers, on Wednesday the 20th of May next, at 11 o'clock, a convenient two story
Brick House, On Shockey Hill, near the lots of Mr. Robert Gordon—together with a HALF ACRE LOT, very well enclosed, and on which lot, there is a well of fine water. Terms of sale 6, 12, and 18 months credit, for approved endorsed negotiable notes, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the punctual payment of the same.
PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M.
Richmond, April 25th. 1807. tds
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Mrs. Whittaker, in an agreeable, retired situation, and very convenient for a family. WILLIAM M'KIM Richmond, March 2, 1807. tf
Notice. Whereas I gave my note to Ino. F. Robertson, of Manchester, dated the 24th of March last, for $250 in part payment of two thousand bushels of coal, to be delivered from C. Buck's coal yard, on demand, & for which I hold his due bill, or the same date as the note, and having made frequent applications for the coal, and cannot obtain it; therefore, I warn all persons not to take an assignment of said note, as I have not received any value for it, and am determined not to pay it.
JOE GREENE.
April 30th, 1807. (6t)
JOHN F. ROBERTSON of Manchester, who holds the note of Job Greene of Richmond, for $250 (dated the 24th March last as stated in the above advertisement,) given at ninety days, negotiable in the bank of Virginia, in part payment of two thousand bushels of coal, to be delivered at C. Buck's coal yard, is provided with certificates sufficient to prove that the above coal was made a tender of the said Greene, and that he accepted the same as in full of the said note.
May 4th, 1807. 5t
SALES AT AUCTION.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, IS, by mutual consent, continued until the 20th of next month (May) and will dissolve on that day; on which day will commence a sale at auction, of all their
STOCK OF GOODS,
On hand, and will continue from day to day until the whole is sold. The terms of sale will be as follows: Cash for all sums under one hundred dollars; six months credit for all sums above one hundred dollars and under five hundred dollars; and six and twelve months credit for all sums above five hundred dollars. Negotiable notes, with approved endorsers, will be required of the purchasers.
And on the 25th of May, will be SOLD, at auction,
All that Tenement,
On the main street of this city, where the store of Gilliat & Kirby is now kept.—For this tenement a credit of six and twelve months will be allowed, the purchaser giving negotiable notes, with approved endorsers, and also, a deed of trust on the property to secure the purchase money. No one will be taken as an endorser of a note unless they reside in Richmond or Manchester.
As it is the wish of Gilliat and Kirby to have the affairs of that firm brought to a close as early as possible, all persons indebted to the firm by open accounts, are requested to come forward, settle their accounts, pay the balances due from them, or execute bonds for their balances; and it is hoped all debtors to the firm will make speedy payment.
The stock of goods on hand will continue to be sold at private sale, at reduced prices, wholesale and retail, until the 20th May.
FOR JOHN GILLIAT & KIRBY,
THOMAS GILLIAT.
JAMES KIRBY.
Richmond, 28th April, 1807. tf
JOHN MCENERY, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the ship United States, capt. Hardy, from Liverpool, his spring assortment of
SADDLERY;
CONSISTING of almost every article in the business. Likewise Harness Mountings, plated and Brass of different patterns; Coach and Coachman Springs, Steps, long and short; Foot-men's holder Glass strings; Laces; Fringes; Glass, 24 by 20, 22 by 20, and 20 by 18; Horse-men's and Pocket Pistols; Secret Locks.
N.B. Just received, a neat assortment of Saddlers' Leather—Skirting, Hog and Bag. All of which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash.
May 13. ep1m
Fifty Dollars Reward.
THE Lumberhouse of the subscribers was broken open last night and robbed of
Two Trunks of Goods:
One containing Dummies, Toilettes and Manchester stuffs. The other containing Red Cardinal Cloaks. The above reward will be given on apprehension of the thief, and discovery of the Goods.
TAYLOR & BROWN.
May, 9 1807.
Advantageous Establishment.
THE subscriber, because of circumstances which have lately occurred in his family, wishes to admit a partner in the business of the Henrico Gun-Powder Works, about a mile and a half from Rocketts, or to sell his rights in the same: Said works are so nearly completed, that they will soon be in operation, and the manufacturer who is engaged to manage the making of the powder, understands the whole art so as to make it equal to any imported.
None need apply for a share who cannot advance soon $1000, and employ their resources in the course of the business; there is a fair prospect that said works will be a very advantageous establishment; for further particulars apply to
HUGH WARDEN
Richmond, 1st May, 1807. tf
TO SELL OR RENT,
My Store-House & Lot,
In the town of Warren, Albemarle county. The house is new, and the lot well enclosed; the stand is equal to any in town. A farther description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed no person will buy or rent, without viewing the premises. The terms will be made known by applying to Messrs. Thomas Daniel, Robert Anderson, Wm. Brown, of Warren, Mr. Archibald Branch at Buckingham courthouse, or to the subscriber, living on the south fork of Slate river, eight miles above the courthouse.
JAMES WALKER.
Buckingham, 22nd April, 1807. 6w
Will be Sold,
AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 27th day of May next, if fair, and if it is not fair, on the first fair day thereafter, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon Samuel Richardson, Jr. esq. now resides, to satisfy George Street & Co. the sum of £114 6, with interest thereon from the 7th of June, 1803, till paid and costs; in conformity to a decree of the County Court of Hanover, pronounced on the 27th day of February, 1805, in a suit then depending in the said court between the said parties.
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Hanover, 1st April, 1807. tds
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE AMERICAN SHIP JANE, WILLIAM COLLEY, Master—
The greatest part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight of the balance or passage apply to Brown and Rives, of Richmond, or the subscriber.
WM. PENNOCK.
Norfolk, May 2d, 1807. 3w
ASSIZE OF BREAD
For the city of Richmond, from the 24th inst. until further orders, (superfine flour being 6 dollars per barrel,) viz. A single loaf made of superfine flour 27 oz. for
Ditto of common flour, 28 1-2 oz. 4d 1-2
Double the above wt. respectively, 9d
WM. RICHARDSON, Mayor.
April 24, 1807. 4w
NOTICE.
REBECCA DENNIS, my wife, and myself, having parted by mutual consent, formally expressed under our hands and seals, and she having received from me a sum of money in hand in lieu of all claims, for maintenance or dower, all persons are desired to take notice that I shall not consider myself bound for any purchases or contracts of any description which she may hereafter make.
BENJAMIN DENNIS.
Richmond, May 4th, 1807. tf
BENNET SCOTT,
Taylor & Habit-Maker,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, and the public generally, that he has commenced business on the Main-street, next door below Messrs. McCay and Cowan, Watch-Makers, where all orders in his line will be executed with particular attention to fashion, neatness and punctuality.
May 4th, 1807. tf
Notice.
ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Couts's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone authorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Couts to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us.
Samuel M'Crack,
Pleasant Younghusband, } Trustees
Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY,
Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, positively commences drawing in the city of New York, on the second Tuesday in June next.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE
 1 of 25,000 DOLLARS.  2 of 10,000 DOLLARS.  2 of 5,000 DOLLARS.  2 of 2,000 DOLLARS.  6 of 1,000 DOLLARS. 
And several of 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. The FIRST drawn ticket every FIFTH day will be entitled to a capital prize; and the SECOND drawn ticket EVERY DAY, will be entitled to 200 dollars.
TICKETS,
HALVES, QUARTERS AND EIGHTHS,
ARE NOW SELLING AT
WAITE'S
TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE,
No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York.
By enclosing bank notes, of any description, (post paid) to G. and R. WAITE, tickets and shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success.
During the drawing, WAITE's weekly printed prize list will be sent to the printer of this paper, and to the post master at Richmond; and at the conclusion of the drawing, will also be sent, the managers' printed prize list, for the satisfaction of distant adventurers.
At the above offices, have been sold in the late lotteries, prizes amounting to a sum, exceeding 300,000 dollars.
Present price of tickets, Seven Dollars, but will advance as the drawing approaches. Prize tickets in the late New York lotteries taken in payment.
New York, March 10, 1807. 3m
SHOES.
THE subscribers, under the firm of J. W. DENNIS & Co. have just received from the northward, a large supply of SHOES, which they warrant newly made, and of the best materials, viz:
 Gentlemen's superfine Shoes.  do. fine do.  Negroes coarse do.  Lady's and Misses' leather Slips and Brunswicks.  Boy's and Children's Shoes.  Lady's & Misses' Kid do.  Morocco Slips with assorted colors, and without heels.  Children's Morocco Shoes, do.  Together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and fashionable BONNETS, all of which they offer at a reduced price for cash, produce or acceptances in town.
J. W. DENNIS.
BENJAMIN DENNIS.
Richmond, April 23, 1807. tf
FOR SALE,
By Bream and Follet,
 At the sign of the Anvil,  15 Barrels Liver Oil.  50 Casks FF Gun Powder.  2 Tons Patent Shot.  40 Boxes Tin Plates.  2000 lbs. German Steel, Heart & Club.  100 Casks Cut Nails and Brads.  20 doz. Spades and Shovels.  Window Glass, 10 by 8 a 20 by 14.  A general assortment of Ironmongery.  Richmond, 23d April, 1807. 4w
VIRGINIA. TO WIT: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, the 25th day of October, 1806. Robert C. Jacob, Mary Ann Haggamon, widow of John Haggamon, deceased, and Elizabeth, Nancy, Sarah, John and Mary Haggamon, infant children of the said John Haggamon, deceased, by the said Mary Ann, their mother and next friend, plaintiffs.
Against Elisha Hall, Richard Hall and Mary his wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child of the said Richard and Mary, and Peter Conway, defendants.
THE defendant Peter Conway not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy,
ANTY. ROBINSON, C. G.
VIRGINIA. TO WIT: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, the 25th day of October, 1806.
Robert Clark Jacob, and Timothy Mc Namara, plaintiffs.
Against Elisha Hall, Richard Hall and Mary his wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child of the said Richard and Mary, and Peter Conway, defendants.
THE defendant Peter Conway, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy,
ANTY. ROBINSON, C. G.
Lesueur & Saunders
Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of
Bar-Iron & Castings,
Of superior quality.
Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain.
WM. SHEPPARD.
9th November, 1806. tf
WILL BE SOLD,
At the late dwelling-house of Wm. Young, dec'd, on Tuesday the 19th day of this instant, (May) if fair, if not, the next fair day, all the
Personal Estate
Of the said dec'd, consisting of household and kitchen furniture; farming utensils; stock of horses; cattle and hogs; and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Credit will be given for all sums above ten dollars until the first day of January next, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. All persons having claims against the said dec'd, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated, that arrangements may be made for the payment thereof; and those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given.
JESSE FRAYSER, Adm'r.
May 7th, 1807. 3t*
N.B. At the same time the farm is for rent. F.
Royster & Bohannon,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or good notes at sixty days—
AMONGST WHICH ARE—
 Brown Sugar in hhds. Tumblers, pint and qt. and bbls.  Loaf Sugar in do. do. Decanters, quart and Jamaica pint  Antigua } RUM } Leiper's Snuff  N. England } Window Glass  Best Cognac Brandy } London Mustard  Holland Gin } Rice  Country do. } Copperas  Madeira } New York Candles  Sherry } Ginger  Malaga & } Alspice  Dry Lisbon } Pepper  Hibbert's } Queen's Ware in Stout and Porter } Crates, assorted  Writing Paper } New York Soap  Brown do. } Imperial & } TEAS  Nutmegs } Y. Hyson  Indigo } Best Green Coffee in } bags  Allum } Sack Salt  Salt Petre } Cotton and Wool  English Gun Powder } Cards, by the box,  Shot, assorted } assorted.  Richmond, April 1, 1807. tf
For Sale,
A GOOD HOUSE & LOT,
ON the hill near Mr. Thomas Rutherford's—for terms apply to ISAAC WEBSTER. Richmond, May 4th, 1807. tf
We have lately received, FOR SALE,
 12 bbls. sugar } 15 boxes cotton & wool  20 bbls. do. } cards do.  2000 lbs. green coffee } 4 tons castings assort-  10 bbls. Antigua rum } ed, viz. pots, oven-  5 do. Windward Island } skillets, spiders, and-  do. } irons, teakettles and  14 bbls. N. E. rum } wagon boxes  12 bbls. do. do. } 350 sacks salt  12 bbls. molasses } 100 bbls. cut herrings  8 casks Malaga wine } 50 do. whole do.  20 tierces & bbls. whisky } 15 do. do.  4 pipes apple brandy } 40 lbs. Spanish indigo  15 bbls. do. do. } 15 lbs. nutmegs  12 crates Liverpool } 100 pr men's fine shoes  ware assorted } 50 do. coarse  10 do. stone do. } 500 lbs. Glauber salts </