The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-05-22 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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VOLUME 4.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 22, 1807.
[NUMBER 4.]
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 24th, 1807. Edward Watson, against Thomas Reeves, (an absent debtor) & John Temple, Defs.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and the deft. Thomas Reeves, 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 Complainant, it is ordered, that the said Deft. Thomas Reeves, do appear here, on the fourth day of the May term next, and answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house, of this county. And it is further ordered, that the Deft. John Temple do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts by him owing to the other Deft. Thomas Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. March 27. eptm.
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. John Smith against, Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and the defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court-house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. April 24. law2m.
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Israel and John P. Pleasants, against, Edward Hill, Philip Lipcomb and Ambrose Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the Complainants, by their counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. April 24. law2m.
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 25th, 1807. Thomas Lipcomb, assignee of John Smith, against, Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the complainants by his counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. April 24. law2m.
IN CHANCERY.
In King William County Court, March 25, 1807. Thomas and Henry Garnett, against, Ambrose Lipcomb, Edward Hill and Philip Lipcomb, Defs.
THIS day came the complainants, by their counsel, and the defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendant Ambrose Lipcomb, do appear here, on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-house of this county.
A Copy. Teste, ROBERT POLLARD C. C. April 24. law2m.
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 Dr. James Currie, deceased, all his
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, a Carriage, a pair of carriages 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 flock of Li-guors, consisting of 1 half pipe and some demijohns of first quality old Madeira, and part of a pipe old Sicily Wine, French Brandy, &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 in the bank of Virginia, with approved endorser.
Those having claims against the late Dr. Currie, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated, and his debtors are requested to make immediate payment. ROBERT GORDON & JAMES CURRIE, } Administrators. May 12. tdf.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, At his Jewellery Store,
A GENERAL assortment of Swords, Pistols, F-palettes, Plumes and Cockades; also Drums and Files. ENOCH SULLIVAN. May 1. ti.
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold, on FRIDAY the 22d inst., at the office of the subscribers, on 60 days credit.
TWO LARGE SMITH'S BELLOWS, & sundry other articles, belonging to the estate of James Dunlop, deceased.
Negotiable notes with approved endorser, will be required. TAYLOR & BROWN, r. m. May 19. tds.
SPRING GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SPRING GOODS,
By the ship Rolfe, from London, and United States, and Rump, from Liverpool,
AMONGST WHICH ARE—
 7-4 Superfine Cotton Kerseymeres and Clothes & Kerseymeres,  Drab Satin and Black patent Hats,  Belt Black Beaver and Drab Hats,  Gentlemen's brown thread Hose, extra size,  Brown and white Cotton do. do.  Black and white patent Silk, do. do.  Black and white Ribbed do. do.  Black and white plain do. do.  Ladies Stockings of all kinds,  Marseilles Quiltings,  Cotton Kerseymeres and Granderrills,  Cotton and thread Laces  Dimities and Mullins,  Calicoes, and Morocco Hats and Caps,  Kenning's Bedticks, and Cotton and Linen Checks,  Smith's Bellows, Anvils and Vices,  Malt Mills,  Large Spades and Coal Shovels,  Large Matresses, striped with hair,  Rolls and Onaburgs, Hoes and Scythe Blades all kinds. 
ALSO, A few boxes choice Irish Linens, and 5-4 Sheetings, purchased in Dublin with cash. All of which will be sold low for cash, or country produce to good customers. ELLIS & ALLAN. May 13. ep4w.
A few sheets new Music, for the Piano-Forte. May 13. ep4w.
SPRING GOODS.
RICHARD BROOKE, AT THE SIGN OF THE PLOUGH,
HAS just received a general assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce:—
 Superfine Cloths, do. Kerseymeres, English and India Nankeens, Irish Linens and Long Lawns, Book Mullins, Plain & worked Leno, Queens fancy do., Long Shawls worked, Silk & Cotton Hosiery, Crapes assorted, Ginghams and Calicoes, Furniture do., Marseilles & India Dimity, Dimity & Cambric do., Cambric Mullins, Silk Gloves and Lac'd.  Beavers, Elegant Leno Veils, Extra long and short Kid Gloves, Ladies Kid & Morocco Shoes, Silk and Cotton Chambrays, Bandanna and Madras hdkfs., 6-4 Cambric and Leno Shawls, German Linen, India Mullins, Furniture, fringes and Cords, A few pair handsome S. Cambric Mullins, Boots. 
The upper part of his house, is, as yet, unoccupied and may be had by immediate application, on moderate terms. April 28. tf.
CHINA & GLASS.
The subscriber has just received from New-York, a handsome assortment of
CHINA AND GLASS; THE FORMER CONSISTING OF COMPLETE & BROKEN SETS
FINER China, and China Glazed Ware, among which are a few handsome sets Nankeen, complete and broken sets Tea China, Bowls assorted, and Chimney ornaments.
THE LATTER CONSISTS CHIEFLY OF Glass Luffers, Cut, moulded and plain Bowls, ditto Pitchers, Small Lemonade Cans, cut and plain Decanters, Water Bottles, Savers, Goblets, Tumblers, Wine Jelly Glasses, Sweetmeats and Salts of different qualities.
He has on hand a general assortment of the best GROCERIES, which he will sell low at wholesale or retail—and continues to keep a constant supply of Philadelphia Porter, Ale and Beer. DANIEL TRIPLETT. May 5. 6w.
JOHN M'ENERY,
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 Harnesses, Mountings, Plated and Brass of different patterns—Coach and Coachman Springs, Steps, long and short—Foot Men's holder Glass Strings—Laces—Fringes—Glas 24 by 20—22 by 20—and 20 by 18—Horsemen's & Pocket Pistols—Secret Locks. N. B. Just received, a neat assortment of Saddler's Leather—Skirting, Hog and Bag. All of which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash. May 12. eptm.
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 the 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 Colonel Quarrier, all persons desirous of purchasing at private sale, will apply. Terms made known on day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Advs. May 12. tdf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers for Sale, under the firm of
WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE. JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep ft.
NOTICE.
In Pursuance of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 14th day of August, 1806—between Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, of the first part, James Bream, of the City of Richmond, Merchant of the second part, and mistfist of the third part, (sixty days having expired from the 15th day of February, 1807.) I shall expose, or cause to be exposed, to sale, for ready money, at Public Auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond:—
ONE TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Kenawha, called Lewis's Salt Rock, now under lease to Abraham Trigg, and the patented land, including the same, under the name of the Safford Bottom; and also two TRACTS OF LAND, in the county of Botetourt, on Back-creek, which empties itself into Roanoke river, containing about five hundred acres, and purchased by the said Andrew Lewis, one from John Frisbee, and the other from Abraham Pickettmore; on one of which, is a valuable Grist Mill; and also one half of the Coppermine Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the west fork of the Little river, known by the name of Shelton's Coppermine; and also, one Tract of Land, in the county of Albemarle, containing about one hundred and thirty-five acres, formerly the property of David Wade; for the purpose of raising a sum of money, sufficient to discharge and pay to the said James Bream, the sum of four thousand and fifty-nine dollars, and ninety-three cents, with interest from the said 15th day of February, 1807, and all costs and expenses attending the said sale. Deeds will be made to the purchasers in conformity with the said deed of trust. The sale will take place on the 25th day of May, 1807. FRANCIS FOLLET. April 28. sw.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, eq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as specially as possible.
GEO. PICKETT ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
NOTICE.
AS I intend in the course of this, or early in next month, to leave this city for a short time; I have (as acting partner of the House of M. & B. Myers,) appointed Mr. Samuel Myers, my attorney in fact, to whom all those are requested to apply, who, during my absence, may have any transactions with the aforesaid firm of M. & B. Myers, or with (May 12) MOSES M. MYERS.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.
In pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Directors for the said Company, will be held at Auction, at the Eagle Tavern, on Saturday the 30th of next month, all SHARES of delinquent Stockholders in the said company. N. SHEPPARD Treasurer. April 17. tdf.
MAP OF VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers to the MAP OF VIRGINIA, are respectfully informed that some copies of the work are now ready for delivery; and may be furnished by calling on Mr. John Pumphrey, Stationer & Bookbinder, whom we have appointed our agent for the city of Richmond. No time shall be lost to furnish the whole of our subscribers as well as purchasers. THE PROPRIETORS. May 15. 4w.
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. JNO. H. STROBIA. May 15. 3t.
The upper part of the House, with a convenient Yard and Kitchen to rent—enquire of J. H. S.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away about the 10th of April, JESSE, (who calls himself TURNBULL,) about thirty five years old, five feet six or eight inches high, slender made, and remarkably black; has a scar on one cheek, about the size of a quarter dollar, and several fresh scars. The said fellow formerly had a wife in Manchester, and to whom she belongs, it is not collected, where I expect he is harbored: as he has been seen in the neighborhood of Richmond and Manchester, with a pair. Any person who will deliver said negro, or secure him in jail, so that I get him, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by MARY B. DRUMMOND. Amherst county, within two miles } Greensway, May 15. } 849.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.
THE Stockholders in this Company, are requested to take notice, that the first Monday in next month is the day of their annual meeting, under the charter which is appointed to be held at the Eagle-tavern, in Richmond, at the hour of ten o'clock.—It is hoped that the members will be punctual in their attendance, as there is business of importance to the Company to be done. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 15. tf.
WASHINGTON TAVERN!
ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD HALLAM. At considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as genteel an Inn as any in Richmond.—Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling.—Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction. Richmond, February 17. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE FOR SALE,
FINE old Medoc Claret, of the vintage of 1801, London particular Teneriffe Wine, 1 Set elegant French desert China, of the manufacture of Angouleme, German Picklenburg, by the piece or bale, Salt in Sacks, Crates of Liverpool Ware and Sugar in barrels. Pickett, Pollard & Johnson May 18. ep sw.
MINIATURE PAINTING.
BY E. DEANE. NO compensation will be required but for approved likenesses.—Apply at Mr. Sullivan's, opposite the Eagle-Tavern. May 19. eptm.
JOHN LE TELLIER, DENTIST, AT THE EAGLE TAVERN:
OFFERS his services to the inhabitants of Richmond, in the various branches of his profession, without injuring their enamel, by cleaning them from that corrosive substance called Tartar, which adheres to them, it being of a yellow or black appearance, producing Scurvy, causing an offensive Breath, decaying of the teeth, or a waling of the Gums and boney process of the Jaw, till they drop out.
Persons unto whom nature has denied the satisfaction of lasting natural Teeth, may have their loss supplied by artificial ones, set with such nicety and beauty, that they cannot be distinguished from natural, and of materials that will not change to an unnatural colour. Hollow ones he plugs, so as to prevent them from being painful, or further decaying for many years, and reinserts those with the Gums that are much depreciated by carelessness or corroding medicines. Likewise extracts such as are too far gone to save, in which operation he makes use of his Patent Perpendicular Extracting Instruments, which take the teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the jaw or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general used by Surgeons and Dentists.
He has DENTRIFICE of a very superior quality, which he has lately prepared and for sale. Those who wish to be waited on at their residence by directing a line or servant to Mr. Le Tellier, will be attended to.
JOHNSON & REAT,
JEWELERS & SILVER SMITHS,
Opposite Col. Mayo's new buildings: HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA,
AN ADDITION TO THEIR FORMER STOCK; Which they are now offering for sale, at the most moderate prices, for either old Gold or Silver; among which are—
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, VIZ.....
A N elegant assortment of tortoise shell Combs, very large.
Earrings of all sizes and of the most approved patterns. Watch Chains, Seals and Keys. Breast Pins of Pearl, Cornelian, Enamel, paste and plain Gold of many patterns.
Besides many other articles in the Jewelry line. They have also Spoons of all kinds of their own manufacturing. Caters, Cake Baskets, Bottle Sliders, Cream-Pots, silver and plated Tea-pots, Plated Sugar Dishes, Goblets, Candle-sticks, Tea and Coffee Urns, &c. &c.
Orders from any person or persons, will be paid the strictest attention to. May 19. tf.
LOTS FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the 9th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, will be sold at public auction
SIXTEEN half acre LOTS, situate on the north side of Bacon-Quarter Branch, in or adjoining the city of Richmond denoted and known by the survey made by Richard Young for Wm. Duval, by the Nos. 311, 312, 321, 322, 310, 320, 319, 314, 293, 294, 286, 287, 266, 267, 254 and 255.
Terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale. Any person inclined to purchase at private sale either the whole or part of these Lots, may know particulars by applying to
ALEX. QUARRIER, or JOHN RICHARD. May 5. tdf.
EXACT PROFILE LIKENESSES
TAKEN at the office lately occupied by George Tucker, Esq. a little above the Swan Tavern, in the main street, on the Capitol Hill—Also, all kinds of Looking Glass, and Picture Frames, Gerandoile's, Window Cornice's, &c. made neatly, ornamented and gilt, in burnished Gold, by
J. B. ANDERSON. May 5. tt.
TO LET OR LEASE,
A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP, formerly occupied by Mr. James Lynch; it is allowed to be as good a stand for that business as any in this city, being in the centre of the town, and near the Market-House. There are three forges in good order, a dwelling-house and kitchen in good repair. The Subscriber would rent the shop alone. None need apply but those that can be recommended: the rent shall be reasonable and every encouragement given by,
WILLIAM DAVIDSON. April 24. tf.
FOR SALE,
 20 Hhds Northern Rum,  20 Tierces prime Green Coffee,  20 Hhds Loaf & Lump Sugar,  15 Hhds Brown ditto,  20 Boxes of Cotton & Wool Cards,  20 Boxes Chocolate,  10 Boxes of Raisins,  15 Crates New-York Stone Ware,  5 Bales India Cottons & Checks,  3 Pines Holland Gin,  2 Pines Cogniac Brandy,  1000 Pair Men's fine & coarse Shoes,  500 pr Ladies Morocco Slippers,  300 pr do. Leather do.  300 pr Ladies Kid do.  50 Casks of Stone Lime,  20 Boxes Brown Soap,  5 Ton Sweeney's Iron,  Cut Nails, Pepper, Paper, &c. &c.  Terms liberal. 
HENRY HOVEY, ep4w. April 28.
THE SUBSCRIBER
IS desirous to sell a part of his LOT, on the main street nearly opposite the Court-house, lay from twenty-two to forty-four feet in front, and extending one hundred and fifty feet back, it is an eligible situation and worthy the attention of any person who wishes to purchase for the purpose of building thereon. The terms will be made known on application to
RICHARD THOMPSON. April 7.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of
FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Role and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Pennought, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Swandown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheeting, Kerseymeres, Calicoes and Mullins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.
Europe.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, March 26.
CAUSES OF THE LATE CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATION.
MR. HUSKISSON, in consequence of the motion which he had last night given, moved, that the House, at its rising, should adjourn to Wednesday fortnight.
On the question being put,
LORD HOWICK addressed the Speaker nearly in the following terms:—“Sir,—As a motion has been made by an Hon. Gentleman for the adjournment of the House during that period, which, at this season of the year, is usually allowed as a relief from the fatigues of business, I trust it will not be considered improper or irrelevant in me to take the opportunity of giving the House that explanation which last night I intimated, that it was my intention to communicate. It is of the utmost importance to myself and my colleagues, that the circumstances which led to the recent change in his Majesty's councils should be fully and fairly explained. It is undoubtedly of considerable importance to the House, and to the public, to receive that explanation, that they may be enabled to form a proper estimate of the character and disposition of those persons to whom the Administration of the country has been lately entrusted; of the reasons which led to the dismissal of those persons, and of the probable result of the change. These considerations render important also the decision of the present question, as to the propriety of a longer or shorter adjournment of the House, from the necessity that may occur of bringing forward some measure which the late extraordinary events may have rendered expedient.
“For myself, Sir, every feeling, every motive by which man can be actuated, makes it of the highest importance to me, that as soon as possible I may have the opportunity of convincing the House that my behaviour in this affair has not been such as to induce them to repeat the kindness which I have ever had the good fortune to receive at their hands. Every moment's delay, while, during that moment, a doubt may be entertained by the House of the conduct of myself and my colleagues, who have heretofore enjoyed so many influences of their distinguished confidence and support, is indeed to me most painful.—But anxious, Sir, as I naturally am, to clear myself and those with whom I have had the honour to act, from the imputations that have been cast upon us, I feel in common with the Hon. Gentleman who so expressed himself yesterday evening (Mr. Surges Bourne,) great regret at the necessity which I am under of doing so in the absence of those

But as they come into office unsearched, and free to offer their advice on this important question, so also, I will answer for every individual of them, they came into office with a sincere desire, while they adhered to their principles, to avoid every subject that might prove repugnant to those feelings, which they were bound, by every motive of duty, of affection, and of attachment, to respect. (Hear! hear! hear!) This, Sir, was the state of the case; their opinions on the Catholic Question were well known; but they hoped, by a conciliatory mode of government, to keep that question at rest.
For a long time no difficulty occurred; at length, towards the end of last year, some circumstances took place in the West of Ireland—the most valuable, and I very much fear that I must add, the most vulnerable part of the Empire—which called upon his Majesty's Ministers for attention, and which strongly excited the anxiety that such circumstances must naturally excite. Unwilling to use that force which, but two days after the meeting of this Parliament, was strongly recommended by a person in this House, who was too impatient to wait for the operation of more lenient measures, his Majesty's Ministers hoped, and that hope was gratified, to reduce the spirit of disturbance that had been manifested by a vigorous exertion of the power of the laws alone, without resorting to any intemperate proceedings. This occurrence, however, naturally led to the consideration of some measure, which might at once give satisfaction to the people of Ireland, and strengthen the means and policy of the empire. Various were the propositions that were agitated in the Cabinet, but the one which was deemed to be the most obviously advantageous, was that, Sir, which I had the honour to recommend to the adoption of this House. It appeared to us calculated to be highly beneficial to the Empire at large; by affording the means of recruiting, to the greatest possible extent, the Army and Navy, from which so many persons are now excluded by what we conceive to be a weak and ill understood policy.
It appeared to us calculated to be highly beneficial to Ireland, for the reasons which I have before stated in this House, as tending to tranquillize that country, by holding out to the gentry the prospect of rising in the military and naval services, and thus attaching them to this country, and also by affording a vent to the perhaps superabundant population of Ireland, and thus drawing from the very sources of discontent, the means of strength and union. These, Sir, were the motives by which we were actuated. It is surely not necessary to repeat, and yet the base arts which are practised with so much industry may make it useful to repeat, that in this measure our object was not to invade, but to secure, the establishment of the Empire.
If Ireland were rendered insecure, the establishments of England would be exposed to greater danger than any which could possibly result from such a boon to the Catholics. If, under such circumstances, a successful invasion of Ireland by the enemy were to take place, I call upon those who accuse us of endangering the establishments of this country, in God's name, to consider to what hazard those establishments would then be subject. Sir, while this measure was under the consideration of his Majesty's Ministers, letters were received from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in which his Grace stated, that a disposition had arisen among the Catholics to prosecute the claims that they had so lately and so unsuccessfully urged in the Imperial Parliament. Sir, I was the known supporter of those claims, but I could not avoid considering the prosecution of them at that moment as most impolitic. As far as my private opinion went, I did strongly recommend the discontinuance of any such attempt. The partial measure then under contemplation appeared admirably suited to induce that discontinuance, and that discontinuance was effected. Such, Sir, were our inducements; the general inducements of policy and principle. But we had also another inducement; we did hope that this limited measure would not encounter the opposition to which we well knew the general question was exposed. In reverting to the act of the Irish Parliament of 1793, we found that a pledge had been given by the highest servants of the crown, that a similar measure should be brought forward in this country. This pledge was recorded in the Secretary of State's office by a dispatch from Lord Hobart, in which he distinctly stated the fact. Thus becoming a question not of policy alone, but also of good faith, we did hope that the limited measure might receive that assent and approbation, of which, on the more general question, we therefore studiously avoided. On these grounds, the measure that I had the honour of introducing into the House, was submitted to his Majesty. A detailed dispatch, which I with it was in my power to lay on the table, was written to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, stating explicitly the motives for this measure, and this detailed dispatch was sent to his Majesty, accompanied by a Cabinet Minister. From that first proposition, his Majesty certainly expressed a strong dissent; on that dissent being made known to them, the Cabinet deliberated, and the result was a respectful representation to his Majesty of the grounds on which they thought the measure expedient. To those representations were returned an answer, in which his Majesty, with considerable reluctance unquestionably, signified his assent—certainly with reluctance, but a positive assent. Under the sanction of this assent, the dispatch was sent to the Lord Lieutenant. At a meeting of the Catholics in Ireland, Mr. Elliott, the Secretary of State, informed them of the separate measure which it was intended to propose. Some discussion ensued; and to a question from Mr. O'Connor, whether every rank in the army was to be opened to the Catholics or whether they were still to be precluded from the Staff, Mr. Elliott's answer was, that the words of the dispatch implied that the Catholics would be allowed to hold any commission in the army, on taking an oath of allegiance, he conceived that the Staff was included.
A dispatch, containing an account of this conference, was sent to his Majesty's Government at home; and soon after a second dispatch, in which it was stated that the subject had been referred to the consideration of a general meeting of Catholics, by whom, notwithstanding the doubts that had been incidentally thrown out, it was understood that every military situation was to be rendered accessible to them. These dispatches, Sir, containing these explicit statements, were sent to his Majesty at Windsor, and received his most gracious perusal, but no objection whatever was then made by his Majesty to the measure which they related. However, subsequently to this period, there certainly did arise a doubt, whether the measure was distinctly understood in its fullest extent. It is only fair to say, that this doubt originated with some members of the Cabinet. On its being stated, I, and others of those with whom I had the honour to act, were most anxious that it should be completely removed, before the introduction of the measure into Parliament. Sir, I have always considered that a Mi-
nister in Parliament acts in a double capacity; he acts as a Minister, and he acts as an individual member of Parliament. As an individual member of Parliament, he may introduce or support a measure, unconnected with government considerations. Such was the conduct of Mr. Pitt, on the propositions for Reform, and for the abolition of the Slave Trade, the latter of which has, thank God! been at last effected, and is a measure which, if there be nothing else to distinguish the late Government during the short period that it has existed, will shed on it sufficient lustre. But, Sir, when a member of administration introduces any measure as a measure of Government, it is most clearly his duty to be previously convinced, that he has the concurrence of the Cabinet, and the sanction of royal authority. I should, indeed, have thought myself reprehensible in the highest degree, and deserving of all the foul reproach that has been so lavishly bestowed upon me, had I introduced the measure I did introduce without having ascertained that it had the concurrence of the Cabinet, and the sanction of the King. I have before stated, that a doubt sprang up with regard to the latter; it was therefore determined that I (Lord Spencer being absent on account of ill health) should write a dispatch to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, inclosing those clauses of the Mutiny Bill in which the proposed measure was contained, and requesting, in conformity with the sentiments expressed in the dispatch which had been sent to the communication of Mr. Elliott's conference, that every commission in the army was to be open to the Catholics. This dispatch, Sir, I wrote with as much clearness as was in my power to do. With the clauses it went to the King on Monday; on Tuesday it returned from Windsor, without the slightest hint of objection on the part of his Majesty; and as I had been accustomed to do, on receiving the royal sanction, I immediately forwarded the dispatch to Ireland.
In the mean time, Sir, objections were started, merely in point of form, to the mode of proceeding in this measure by clauses in the Mutiny Bill, and on a reconsideration of the subject, it was thought better to introduce a separate bill. On Wednesday I attended the Levee at St. James's, and had my usual audience of his Majesty. After the audience, his Majesty inquired what business was going forward that day in the House of Commons? Trepied that the Mutiny Bill was to pass through one of its stages; and explained to his Majesty the reasons which had induced me to embody the clauses for allowing the Catholics admission into the army and navy, in a separate bill. His Majesty approved of this change, and then asked me whether the bill was not the same as the Irish bill of 1793? I stated in what the difference consisted, observing that it had been fully detailed in the various dispatches previously submitted to his Majesty's inspection. Here, Sir, I must acknowledge, that his Majesty did express a general dislike and disapprobation of the measure; but not in such a manner as to induce me to conclude, that the reluctant assent originally given by his Majesty was withdrawn, and that I was not empowered to introduce the bill. What confirmed me in my opinion was, that Lord Grenville had a subsequent audience with his Majesty, in which his Majesty did not make a single observation on the Bill. On Thursday or Friday I do not recollect which, I introduced this bill into the House. During the whole of the week, although I had various communications with his Majesty on other subjects, his Majesty did not make the slightest objection to the Bill, nor was any intimation on the subject received from his Majesty until the Wednesday following (at which time I was precluded from attending my duty in this house by a family calamity) when his Majesty stated decidedly his objection to any extension of the provisions of the Irish Act of 1793—From that moment we were convinced that his Majesty misunderstood the subject, or rather, I was convinced that I had misunderstood his Majesty. Having unfortunately introduced the measure into the House of Commons, in the belief that I was sanctioned to do so by the King; I immediately suspended any further proceedings on the Bill, demanded an audience of his Majesty on the following day, and convinced him that I had been misled, and that I had misunderstood those gracious expressions, which he had used on the subject on a former occasion.
From that moment too, Sir, it became the most anxious consideration of Ministers how to reconcile their public duty, with their respect for the feelings of his Majesty. We attempted to correct the bill; but the objection of his Majesty was so extensive, that we found it was impossible so to modify the measure, as to remove that objection, and at the same time leave it efficiently beneficial. In this situation we preferred abandoning the Bill altogether. In doing this, Sir, I own that I made a most painful sacrifice of all personal feelings to my sense of public duty; but this is a sacrifice, which, however painful, I trust I shall never hesitate to make.
We therefore offered to withdraw the Bill, but at the same time we felt the necessity of adding something to that offer. On a former occasion a desire had been intimated, that nothing of the kind should in future be pressed; other intimations had been made of a similar nature. We therefore thought it right to refer to ourselves the power of expressing our opinion, and of suggesting to his Majesty any future measure that might seem to us expedient; accompanied, however, with a respectful declaration, that all the members of the Cabinet were most eager to contribute every thing in their power to his Majesty's personal ease and comfort. This part of our proceeding, Sir, has been most shamefully misrepresented to the public. In falsely stating, that we wished to reserve to ourselves the right of pressing this subject on his Majesty in future, it has been omitted to state, that our only wish was to submit any measure which might seem expedient to his Majesty's revision; it was omitted to state, that we respectfully assured his Majesty of our earnest desire to regard his personal ease and comfort.
Sir, in what situation should we have been placed had we not retained the right of expressing our sentiments? The bill introduced by us must be withdrawn. I certainly felt, that without unnecessarily exposing his Majesty's opinion, I might have assigned sufficient public reasons for withdrawing the bill, on account of the general opposition which had been made to it; but, Sir, if it was possible, consistently with my honor, and conscientiously with my sense of duty to my colleagues, that I could refrain from declaring my own sentiments upon it? Beside, in withdrawing this measure, we had naturally to look to a Catholic petition, and to the pressing of the general question with more eagerness than ever on the consideration of Parliament. Was it not necessary in defence of their honor, that those who had before supported this question should again state their opinion upon it? And would it have been honorable, would it have been fair, not previously to apprise his Majesty of that course which we felt to be our clear and undoubted duty to pursue? Sir, I am confident that in making this appeal to the House I cannot be unsuccessful. Let me put it in another point of view; sup-
pose, after some discussion, that the measure had been abandoned; and suppose that on the presentation of the Catholic Petition, we had freely stated our opinion without any previous intimation to his Majesty, what sort of charge would then have been brought against us, by those who now accuse us for having made a candid explanation to his Majesty of our sentiments?
But to return, Sir, to the history of this transaction. His Majesty, in reply, expressed his satisfaction at the deference we had shown him, but required us to withdraw the other part of our statement, and to give an assurance in writing not only that we would never again propose the measure in question, but also, that we would never propose any measure connected with it.
Sir, as far as personal motives operated in this demand, I am convinced that they were of the purest description: for, during the short time that I have had the honour of being in his Majesty's service, I have had frequent opportunities of remarking his Majesty's gracious and benevolent affection for his people, and the anxious desire by which he is urged to promote their welfare—(Hear, hear, hear!) As far, therefore, Sir, as his Majesty was personally concerned, I can have no doubt that in this demand he was actuated by the most honourable and conscientious motives alone. But neither myself nor my colleagues being able to assent to this requisition, we stated to his Majesty the impossibility of our complying with it. The next day his Majesty, in the same gracious manner that we have ever been accustomed to experience from him, informed us that he must look out for new servants. Two days afterwards I was authorised to state this circumstance to the House, and on Tuesday last his Majesty signified his pleasure that on the following day we should resign our office.
This, Sir, is a statement of the whole transaction, as far as it can be stated, without a reference to the various documents that I have described. I much with that those documents in an un mutilated state, were before the house and the public; and if his Majesty will be graciously pleased to give orders to his servants to produce them, I, for one, shall be highly grateful. Those documents will bear me completely out in the assertions, first, that we did not propose the measure to his Majesty, without sufficient motives for so doing; secondly, that we did not propose the measure to Parliament without sufficient reason to be satisfied, that it had his Majesty's concurrence; thirdly, that when we discovered his Majesty's insurmountable objection to the measure, we fulfilled our duty by conceding it; and that in adding the respectful request to allow us the liberty to state our opinions on that subject, and to propose to his Majesty any future measure that we might think expedient, accompanied with the assurance of our anxiety for His Majesty's personal ease and comfort; instead of improperly pressing the question on his Majesty, we were simply doing that, which not to have done, would have been to have justly subjected ourselves to the reproach of every honest and honorable mind.
Sir, I shall be ready now, or hereafter, to enter into any further explanation that may be demanded of me. I am sure the House will have the candour to believe my declaration, that I feel not the slightest disposition to complain. I can entertain but one feeling with regard to the gracious and benevolent disposition with which his Majesty is animated, and so far from endeavouring to lessen the respect and attachment that is felt for him, no man will be more ready and anxious than myself to increase it. Indeed, Sir, I should be most ungrateful were these not my feelings; for during the short period that I have had the honour of being in his Majesty's service, I was honoured with repeated marks of his approbation; and on quitting his service, his Majesty, satisfied (with the exception of this single measure) with what he was pleased to term my faithful and diligent discharge of my duty, conferred upon me the high reward of his approbation.
Sir, having concluded my statement, I shall abstain from entering into any argument upon it. I will not attempt to show how inconsistent with our honour it would have been to have given a pledge on a point, in which, above all others, it is most essential that a Minister should be free. I will not attempt to show that we should have acted most criminally, as well as most unconstitutionally, had we agreed to give that pledge. I leave the statement to the candid and dispassionate consideration of the House and the public. If any one thinks, that out of that statement a discussion can arise, when those persons by whom the late administration had been succeeded, return to their seats in Parliament, I shall most cheerfully engage in that discussion—I am therefore anxious, that the adjournment should be as short as possible; and had hoped, that Monday se'nnight, by which day the new writs may with ease be returned, would have been a proper time for the re-assembling of Parliament; but the difference of two days is so small that it is scarcely worth contending for, and I shall therefore agree with the honorable gentleman's motion, only stating, that should any gentleman think proper to bring this subject into discussion, I am desirous that the earliest possible day should be selected for that purpose.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15. Yesterday arrived the ship falling ship Brutus, captain Craig, from Londonderry, with passengers. By the attention of those concerned, we are favored with Dublin papers to the 28th of March and Derry papers to the 7th of April, from which we have only time and room for the following.
LONDONDERRY, April 7. Notwithstanding a number of those deluded persons denominated Threshers, have been found guilty and received sentence of death at the last Assizes of Sligo, and notwithstanding the wholesome lesson which the late special commission, which was sent into that part of the country, should have afforded them; yet such is their blind delusion, that they are still continuing their depredations in that part of the country.
The ships Westpoint, Thompson, and the American, Smith, for New-York, are cleared out, and will fill the first fair wind. According to letters from Hamburg and Altona, considerable apprehensions were entertained in the former city of the landing of an English force either in the Elbe or at some of the contiguous ports in the Baltic. So general was this impression, that the French commandant and minister both prepared for a retreat.
A strong rumor again prevails, that Austria has drawn the sword against France.
DOVER, March 30. By a ship which arrived in the Roads this afternoon from the Texel, we learn that accounts had reached Holland of the Austrians having taken the field against the French, and that the latter were retreating out of Poland in all directions. It was ascertained that the diplomatic Corps had already arrived at Berlin, and
had brought miserable accounts of the state of the French army.
LONDON, March 28. Government has received dispatches from the Marquis of Douglas at St. Petersburg, as also from accounts from Vienna, which are said to be of a very gratifying description.
A letter from Gottenburg states, that part of the 500,000, sent by the British government to the emperor of Russia had been detained at that place. The probability, however, is, that the part alluded to has been allowed to remain at Gottenburg, as part of the subsidy due by Russia to Sweden. The bullion left there for that purpose, is contained in sixty-four casks, of 5,000 dollars each.
March 29. The Porte has shut the navigation of the Black Sea against the flags of every nation, until a general peace.
Count Kotschinsky, who commanded one of the Polish Legions, and was taken by the partition of Colberg, has been executed as a traitor.
The Prussian prisoners, in the department of La Meurthe, have been forced into the service of Spain; a body of Russian and Prussian Poles, sent prisoners to Hamburg have, in like manner, been forced into the Dutch service.
March 31. An account from the seat of war, received through a most respectable channel, adds considerable weight to the statements we have already given of the deplorable situation of the French army. It is described as retreating with great rapidity, and in much confusion; and so daily harassed by the Cossacks, that numbers continue to be made prisoners. It is added, that when Bonaparte's proposal for an armistice was rejected, he really sent to Gen. Bennington, to request that a species of warfare less severe might be adopted. This extraordinary message is supposed to have originated in the remonstrances of some of his Generals, owing to the French army having been no less than eight days without bread!!
EAST PRUSSIA, March 18. The Imperial French head quarters were still at Osterode yesterday. The corps of Marshal Massena is in motion, and important operations are expected.
Extracts of a dispatch from General Bennington. KONIGSBERG, Feb. 10, (22) 1807.
General Sedmoratzky, who has just effected an junction with my army, has brought with him 1400 Prussian prisoners, from 2 to 300 Frenchmen, and a great deal of baggage, which he has taken from the enemy. The retrograde march of Bonaparte rather resembles a flight than a retreat. It is solely to the swiftness of our Cossack's horses that we are indebted for the enormous quantity of prisoners that have been daily made since the battle of Eylau. The day before yesterday they took 200, yesterday 150, and to-day 385, 4 officers, besides baggage waggons, forage and provisions. Every thing that we can come up with is taken. The French soldiers dying with hunger and fatigue, no longer feel a disposition to defend themselves. At the mere sight of our troops they throw away their arms and demand bread. My advanced posts are at Leibstat. The whole army is in full March. My head quarters alone remain at Konigsberg, as my ill health, and the extreme fatigue I have undergone, compel me to take a few moments of repose here. I set out to-morrow.
The Prussian division, commanded by Gen. Plaetz, is at the extremity of my right wing on the heights of Brandeburg. Gen. Sedmoratzky, and Gen. Lecktoe, form together my left wing. The Grand Army is in the centre, and in this order we advance toward the Vistula, embracing Thorn on one side, and Elbing on the other. I hope my troops will soon shew themselves on the other side of that river. In the mean time, my advanced guard, reinforced by Gen. Plaetow's Cossacks a considerable part of whom have already reached their destination, pursue the enemy without relaxation, and harass them by their petty warfare, which is as strange to them as it is advantageous to us."
BANKS OF THE ELBE, March 23. We have received accounts from Osterode of the 14th inst. It would appear that the head-quarters would not be removed so soon as was expected; since the latter end of February nothing of consequence had occurred in that neighborhood, the two armies are occupied with receiving new reinforcements. The French direct themselves in great strength towards the corps of Marshal Massena at Warlau, which according to every appearance, will not long remain inactive.
From Bayonne and Madrid Papers, to the 20th of March.
Constantinople, (Turkey) Jan. 25.—The preparations for war are continued with great activity and on several points of the coast, particularly at Bujukdere, batteries are constructing. The Ottoman fleet stationed off Bujukdere is increasing daily; it consists now of 30 sail, 8 of which are ships of the line. The sublime Porte expects besides an assistance of 30 men of war which the Barbary Powers are to send her.
Verona, (Italy) Feb. 13.—The army which exists in this city, is augmenting more and more, and will be soon ready to be employed in the great object for which it is destined. A great many troops are successively arriving from France, and others are on their way to this place. It is said that this army will amount to 100,000 men, and it is even pretended that it will receive a reinforcement of 25,000 Spanish troops, under the command of the Marquis de la Romana, and another of 25,000 Neapolitans, which reinforcements will be very acceptable, as there are proofs that the principal design of the Russians in their invasion of Turkey is to penetrate into Dalmatia, through the medium of that empire; and if the number of the enemy's ships of war is increasing in the Adriatic sea and in the gulf of Venice, it is no doubt with a view to harass this country by water. [It is supposed that this army is intended to assist the Turks.]
Vienna, Feb. 22. Mirza Rhiza-Han, the ambassador of Persia to the emperor Napoleon, has already departed for Warsaw. He has attended several balls and banquets given to him by Gen. Andreossi, the French minister. The European ladies, disgust him very much; the curious have collected the following particulars of him:
He is a man of about 45 years of age, very well made, and of a highly noble physiognomy. Almost all his suite speak French. In the banquets which have been given him, he has only eaten of four dishes which have been prepared by his own cook, and it has been remarked that he has used a very long wooden spoon to eat with.—The pipe has always been carried to him after dinner; but he never would smoke on account of the ladies.
Paris, March 9. It is said that in an entertainment which H. S. H. the arch chancellor of the empire has just given, the chief of the grand sanhedrin was placed at the table between the archbishop of Paris and the president of the consistory of the reformed religion.
The Vienna court Gazette of the 18th February, in stating the death of Sultan Selim, seems to insinuate that he had been poisoned by the emissaries of Russia, as he was their able enemy, and about joining the Ottoman army against them. His decree took place the 8th of Feb.
The departure of the Grand Vizier with the standard of Mahomet, (for this war seems to be considered by the muslims as a religious war) will take place at the beginning of April; meanwhile the different rebel Bashaws seem to come to an accommodation with the Divan, and march their corps and troops to Adrianople, the grand rendezvous of the Turkish army. It is supposed it will amount to 120,000 men.
LONDON, March 6. Some people init, that a proposal will be made by the emperor of Austria to the Diet of Hungary, for organizing a levy en masse upon a permanent footing to be ready to march at the shortest notice.
The immense resources of the Russian empire, and the determination of that government to prosecute the war with a vigor and spirit proportioned to those resources, are set forth in the following article, extracted from our late London paper.
PHIL. REG. VIENNA, March 4. According to the Gazette of Preshburg, the Russian army in Moldavia and Wallachia consists of eighty thousand foot, thirty thousand horse, and is constantly receiving small reinforcements of from two to three thousand men, who come from the most remote provinces of Russia. This army is in a concentrated position on the Danube; all the fortresses on which river are in their power. They are amply supplying Choczim, Ismail, Brailow, Bender and Akerman, and considerable magazines have been established at Jassy, Batsch and Tokelschany. The Turkish garrisons in these places were all disarmed, and sent to the other side of the Danube. Numbers of recruits are raised for the Russians in Moldavia and Bessarabia. The expense, and in proportion to their property, supply a certain number of soldiers. The most wealthy give 100; the poorest 25. The Russians brought upwards of 600 pieces of artillery with them which they have stationed on the banks of the Danube. They have also taken possession of all the Turkish vessels on that river. There is not a Turkish soldier in Moldavia, Wallachia, or Bessarabia. At the approach of the Russians they retired to the left bank of the Danube. It is believed the Grand Duke Constantine will join the army in Turkey.
PHILADELPHIA, May 16. Yesterday arrived the ship Milford, captain Kennedy, from Rochelle, and has favoured us with Paris papers to the 25th of March, from which we have made the following translations:
MILAN, March 17. By several arrivals at Ancona, from Constantinople, we learn, that on the 12th of February, all the Russian merchant vessels in that port were seized, and that two frigates with troops for Corfu, in attempting to pass the Dardanelles, were also captured.
BRESLAW, March 9. A military commission, appointed by his highness prince Jerome, has condemned to death ensign Wenfarky, of a Prussian regiment, for breaking his parole of honor in serving against France.
FRANKFORT, March 19. By several letters from Vienna, we learn, that gen. Michelson, whose army is numerous, has received orders to send the greater part to occupy the army under general Bennington. His orders are, to remain with the remainder to maintain his position at present, and to avoid all offensive operations. In consequence, the Russians are remaining on the defensive.
The Turkish government has not relaxed in its preparations. As soon as the reinforcements, expected from Afr., shall arrive at Adrianople, the Grand Vizier, with all the generals, will depart, & act on the offensive, to drive the Russians out of Moldavia & Wallachia. The plan of operations has been agreed upon between the Grand Vizier and general Schahin, the French ambassador, who enjoys the fullest confidence of the Grand Vizier and the Divan.
DENMARK, March 8. Our court has notified to the ambassador of his Britannic majesty, that they have viewed with displeasure an English fleet in the Baltic.
ALTONA, March 12. The Danish government has given orders to its subjects, to furnish the corps under marshal Mortier, with every thing in their power.
Several persons of rank have received orders to quit Petersburg, in consequence of being accused of speaking too freely of the events of the war and laying the fault on the government.
WARSAW, March 5. Prince of Benevento, minister of exterior relations, who has lately arrived from the imperial head quarters at Osterode, previous to his return transmitted a note to the foreign ambassadors, informing them, that they must return to Berlin with their suits.
NEW-YORK, May 15. Capt. Strange, from Alicante, informs, that Bonaparte had demanded from the king of Spain, 30,000 men; that a part of the above troops had marched from Alicante, for Madrid; and that on the 8th of March they left Madrid for France. It was reported at Alicante that the Tunisians were about to declare war against the U. S.
Mer. Adv. Captain Taylor, of the brig William and Mary, from Amsterdam, arrived yesterday, informs, that reports prevailed there a few days before his sailing, that the Emperor of France and King of Italy was expected at Berlin; and that on the 8th of March an action took place between the French and Russians, which was represented to have been very severe, 16,000 men having been left dead on the field. It was, however, doubtful who had gained the victory. During the action, it was asserted, that the French had lost several general officers and was obliged to retreat. Capt. T. left the Texel the 30th March.
Extracts of a letter, dated Gibraltar, March 10, 1807.
Yesterday a British hired schooner was captured by four Spanish gun boats in the Gull, she was commanded by a lieut. of the navy, had dispatches from admiral Duckworth for the British government—left admiral Duckworth with 14 sail of the line at anchor by the Dardanelles, as the Turkish government had refused permission for the fleet to go up. The Turkish fleet was at Constantinople ready for sea, consisting of 17 ships of the line; this is the report received from said schooner previous to her being taken."
West-Indies.
COMMERCIAL. ISLAND OF MARTINIQUE. Translation of the Arrest of the 11th of March— New Law respecting Duties. Art. 1. All vessels arriving in whatsoever port of this Island with cargoes, who do not take

for return, produce equivalent to three-fourths of the said cargoes, will pay nine per cent on the deficit. The other quarter being allowed, free from duty, in lieu of charges, expenses, or whatsoever of the cargo that may remain un- sold. Art. 2. The duty on deficit will be 12 per cent on vessels leaving the island in ballast. Vessels will be reputed in ballast, whose return cargoes will not amount to one fifth of the value of their importation, viz. The amount of the importation being 60,000 livres, the return must be one fifth of that sum in produce, in order to pay nine per cent. on the deficit; and to avoid that of twelve per cent. which they would otherwise be liable to pay. Thus, an in- ward cargo, amounting from 60,000 to 120,000 livres, must re-export, in colonial produce, 15,000 livres. If the cargo amounts from 120,000 to 200,000 livres, the exportation must be of 25,000 livres. — If it amount from 200,000 to 300,000 livres, the exportation then must be of 25,000 livres. In like proportion, till final- ly, the importation exceeds 300,000 livres; then must be re-exported 50,000 livres.
Art. 3. The duty on a quintal of sugar will henceforth be, 25 fous (colonial money) on Muscovado sugars, and 55 fous, on clayed fu- gars; with 10 fous per livre currency, to be added as heretofore: that is, on 95 fous, which makes one livre and 15 fous and 10 fous to each livre; which gives 17 fous and 6 deniers—52 fous and 6 deniers; total amount of the duty on a quintal of Muscovado sugars, besides the usual duty of 7 1-4 per cent. on the cost; so on 95 fous which make 2 livres and 15 fous, add 10 fous to each livre; that gives 27 fous and 6 deniers. — 82 fous and 6 deniers, total a- mount of the duty on a quintal of clayed fu- gars, besides the usual duty of 7 1-4 per cent. on the cost.
Art. 4. The additional duty on coffee, cot- ton and cocoa, will be 3 per cent. making in toto, 9 3-4 per cent.
Art. 5. Liquors will be considered, with re- spect to duties, as colonial produce, and put on the same footing, expressed in the foregoing article.
Art. 6. Casual introduction of goods, essen- tially prohibited, whenever it will happen, will continue to be regulated by special excep- tion.
Art. 7. Spanish vessels stand definitively af- filiated to French vessels, with respect to the quintal of this colony.
[Translated for the Boston Centinel.] Port-au-Prince, March 10, 1807. 4th year of Independence. LIBERTY EQUALITY. ALEXANDER PETION, President of Hayti, to the Men of Colors, who have been forced to leave this country and seek an asylum in the U. States, and other for- eign nations: — BRETHREN, The dreadful reign of Dessalines is at an end! This happy news has reached you, and yet you have not returned to the bosom of your country. What now prevents your return? During the life of that Barbary man had reason to fear being sacrificed to his blind fury; but now no motives should prevent your return.
Remember my friends, that the freedom and prosperity offered you in Hayti, can no where else be found! Hasten then to rally yourselves under the empire of those laws which assure you ample protection. Banish all fear from your hearts. The events occasioned by the ambition of Christophe must not retard your return. This new Despot would again subject this country to the oppressive yoke from which we, thanks to Providence, have so happily ex- tricated it! Will it not be glorious to come and unite with the true Haytians in their noble struggles to save their native country? Come then, I repeat it, come and share the benefits of a Constitution, which confederates all your rights. Your passages shall be punctually paid by government on your arrival. I caution you, however, to shun those places in possession of the rebels, for there persecution and perhaps Death awaits you. Their quarters extend from St. Marks to Port Dauphin. All the rest of the West and South offers you a secure asylum. I salute you fraternally, PETION. [With the above we also received a letter of the same date, addressed to Jacob Lewis, Esq. Port-au-Prince, in which President Petion requests him to use his good offices to induce the merchants of the U. S. not to trade with the ports under the dominion of Christophe, but to give the preference to those ports which retain their fidelity to the Republic, and where their persons and property will always be under the safe guard of honor and integrity. [Centinel.
Capt. Gray, from Havana, reports, that just before he failed, the British man of war Elephant, of 74 guns, while chasing an American pilot boat f-r. from La Vera Cruz, ran aground about 10 miles to the leeward of Havana, where she lay 5 hours, and was obliged to throw most of her guns overboard before she got off, and sailed from the coast next day, supposed for Jamaica, to repair. The Spaniards had made preparations to attack the Elephant while a-ground. The pilot boat got safe into Havana. Merc. Adv.
An embargo was to be laid at Jamaica, on the 24th of April, on all neutrals, to continue until the 15th of May, on account of the sailing of the homeward bound fleets. Ib.
A N. Eng. paper of the 24th ult. says — The Boop Lively, Sweet, has just arrived from St. Domingo, with an infectious fever on board — some sick had been landed, but Gov. Cameron immediately issued a pro- clamation ordering them on board, and obliged the vessel to haul off to quarantine.
Domestic.
BOSTON, May 19. MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION. It is ascertained to a certainty, that twenty-one Democratic Republicans, are chosen to the Senate; and that in 80 towns from which we have heard, there is a net gain of seventeen Republicans since the last year. Democrat.
ALBANY, May 11.
THE ELECTION. That our readers in the country may no longer remain in suspense, as to the result of the late election, we inform them, that it is now re- duced to a certainty, that Judge Tompkins, the republican candidate for the office of Gov- ernor, has succeeded by a majority of at least THREE THOUSAND. We believe, on the final canvass, it will not be less than THREE THOU- SAND FIVE HUNDRED. Our information is de- rived from the most correct sources. It gives us pleasure to add, and we can do it with the most perfect certainty, that there will be a decided majority of true republicans in the next House of Assembly. We believe there will be from sixty-five to seventy members, free
from the infection of quiddism or the mania of federalism. The Senate will stand thus — twenty three re- publicans, nine quids. Republican majority, FOURTEEN. Register.
NEW-YORK, May 16. The ship Almy, Crew, from Jamaica bound to New-York, was captured about the middle of April by a French privateer; and in endeavoring to carry her into Trinidad in Cuba, she was lost on Key Largo, about 20 leagues to windward of that port. It is said that an English frigate from Jamaica has taken off the passengers and burnt the ship. Among the passengers were two ladies of New-York. The cargo is stated to consist of 300 puncheons of rum. Merc. Adv.
THE NATURAL UNION
OF FARMERS AND MANUFACTURERS. It is certain that the manufactures of this country have advanced the price of wool since the Revolution more than that of any other ar- ticle whatever — None is expected. — All is man- ufactured. Mutton is worth double its former price. The breeds of sheep are much improv- ed. The flocks are larger. Much of our country is freed from wild animals which used to de- stroy the sheep. The skins of sheep are in great demand for book binding, parchment, breeches, gloves, cardtricks, pocketing, and other pur- poses. There is a great exportation of sheep. Every thing conspires to render the raising of sheep profitable and patriotic. The pasture and grazing business is well adapted to a country in which lands are plenty and cheap, and population not sufficient for the abundance of soil. This branch of farming is considered as the most profitable in Europe, where lands are dear and monopoly. In America it is more pro- fitable to raise sheep, horned cattle and horses, than any kind of grain. Injured Americans! Let every improvement of a sailor or passenger, every unlawful and pretended blockade, every foreign confiscation of a ship or cargo, every in- terruption of your navigation, your trade and the foreign sales of your produce, induce you to turn to the production of your materials and the exclusion of the manufactures of the violators of your rights. In a little time, cloathing from the wool of the insulting and the injuring, cannot but be deemed badges of lost honor, and of foreign devotion. Prep.
There are eight ships of 300 tons burthen each, now loading at our wharves with Flour for England, five for London and three for Liverpool: A conti- nuation of the war and keeping of the Baltic shut will cause the demand for flour to increase in England and cannot fail to raise the price. Philadelphia Paper.
NORFOLK, May 18. The Wasp sloop of war, is still here, and Mr. Pur- viance has not arrived from Washington. Letters by last mail state that the president is less hostile to the treaty than heretofore. Ledger.
We have it from good authority, that Gen. Wil- kinson was to leave N. Orleans on the 15th ult. to attend the trial of Col. Burr. Herald.
NORFOLK, May 19. NATIONAL JUBILEE.
The Grand National Festival and Jubilee, which was celebrated on the 19th of this month at JAMES TOWN, was attended by a concourse of upwards of two thousand persons, who ap- peared to participate in those feelings which the occasion seemed calculated to excite. It was indeed a JUBILEE — It was “the feast of reason and the flow of soul,” of sentiment unal- loyed by gross passion, and unrestrained by dull formality. It was attended by a collection of more than three hundred of as beautiful fe- males as the state of Virginia contains, who also joined in the festivity of the season — who cir- cled in the mazes of the meandering dance, and from whose bright eyes seraphic smiles shot pleasure and heart-felt joy through the bosom of many an anxious swain. In one place you might behold the aged veteran of the revolu- tion, musing in meditative silence among the tombs of our departed ancestors, recording their gallant exploits, and rendering the silent but expressive homage of their gratitude for the blessings which their valour bequeathed. — Here the aspiring youth, with fire in his eye, and emulation in his soul, was incited to equal the deeds of the heroes who had gone before him. Here the graceful form of female beauty was seen to glide, she, adding joy, and benignity, and pleasure all around, and from its bright eye beaming resplendence, declaring that none but the votaries of virtue should be blessed with its smiles.
The dawn was announced by a discharge of cannon from the shore, and some tunes from an excellent band of music, which was returned from all the vessels stationed off the island that were mounted with guns. — About 11 o'clock a Procession in the following order was formed: The Band of Music playing “ Bye Water .” The Bishop of Virginia, accompanied by the Orators of the Day. The old inhabitants of James Town. The Committees from Norfolk, Petersburg, Williamsburg, and the other towns. The Ladies, two and two. The Citizens from Norfolk. The Citizens from Petersburg. The Citizens from Williamsburg. The Citizens from James City and the adja- cent counties. Capt. Nesbitt's Company of Artillery. Six Citizens bearing a Cannon Ball weighing 500 weight! brought into Virginia by Captain NEWPORT. In this order they reached the Church-Yard, where, elevated on one of the oldest tombs, the venerable Bishop of Virginia, poured forth his pious soul in rendering grateful thanks to the great author of nature, for the blessings which we enjoy. It was indeed a sublime Spec- tacle — a spectacle which Gods might look down upon and envy — the venerable form, in- spiring respect — the mild benignant voice, breathing piety — the words of fire issuing from his lips, inculcating religion, pure and unde- filed, the eager attentive gaze of the spectators, together, formed a spell which seized the en- raptured soul and placed it in Elysium. — At the conclusion of the prayer, the company re- turned in the same order of procession to the House, where preparations for the delivery of the Oration, which had been prepared by Messrs. Baldwin & Madison, two of the Stu- dents of William and Mary, and an Ode by Mr. C. Blanchard, had been made. The sub- ject of the Oration had been divided in a very judicious manner by Messrs. Baldwin & Mad- ison. — The former spoke of the fruit of the Government of the Colonies — painted to the eye the
labours and perils they encountered — en- loged in an appropriate manner the lovely Pocahontas, and rendered the tribute of regard for her services. He de- ribed the origin and pro- gress of the Colony — its wealth and great- ness, and finally delineated on the moral and political consequences likely to result from the discovery.
Mr. Madison spoke of the Revolution, and the effects following therefrom. The Orators both discovered an intimate knowledge of his- torical facts, a correct comprehension of the science of man and of politics. Those gentle- men bid fair to become at no very distant day, ornaments of the Western World. They were followed by Master Charles Blanchard, of this town, who delivered an Ode, which, for originality of conception, harmony of structure, beauty of imagery, liveliness of fancy and poetic fire, has rarely, and probably never been equalled. It was delivered with a grace which fascinated all beholders, and where occasion required, with a fire that electrified every heart; and we cannot pay the youthful Orator a greater compliment, when we say, that the merits of the composition, great as they were, did not exceed the merits of the delivery. The day closed with general harmony; and on Friday many of the company repaired to Wil- liamsburg, to an elegant dinner given by the citizens of that city to the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Petersburg, and the adjacent coun- try. Hospitality presided, and mirth abounded at the board; and the company separated with a respect generated by a participation in the same rational pleasures, and a fond anticipation that they might again, on the same spot, cele- brate the same event.
One melancholy reflection only occurred, that no person came from Richmond to join in the Holy Festival! We hope our readers will, for the present, be satisfied with this hasty sketch. In a few days we shall be enabled to give the particulars more in detail, and to lay before them the Oration, the Ode, and other proceedings. Herald.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Petersburg, (Gen.) to his friend in this city, dated April 21. “A gentleman with whom I conversed yesterday, and who is directly from St. Louis (Louviana) which place he left on the 29th ult. informed me that the Spaniards had actually declared war, and had com- menced hostilities on this side the River; and that e- very preparation was making to meet them.” Petersburg paper.
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 22nd MAY.
Some notice has been taken in our public prints, of the choice of our next President. These papers presume that Mr. Jefferson will decline a re-election; and their first enquiry is, who shall be his successor?
A writer in the republican paper of Charles- ton, has published a list of such candidates, as he considers entitled to the Presidency and Vice-Presidency of the U. States. This list is professedly made upon the principle of exclud- ing any Virginians from these important of- fices. This list embraces, George Clinton, the present Vice-President of the U. States; R. R. Livingston, late minister to France; Charles Pinckney, late minister to Spain and present governor of S. Carolina; general Smith of Maryland, and general Sumpter of S. C. two brave revolutionary officers; Mr. Bowdoin, the present minister at Madrid; Mr. Sullivan, the elected governor of Massachusetts; and Mr. Macon, the speaker of the late House of Re- presentatives of the U. S.
We shall not subject this list to the crucible of experiment. Many of the persons whom it contains are an honour to their country and to human nature. But it must be at the same time confessed, that there are some who, at the first glance must obviously appear unworthy of the high office of a President. Among these last, we do not hesitate to name R. R. Living- ston, late minister to France.
We should have regarded these lists, and re- marks with the most perfect indifference, if they were not accompanied by a few illiberal strictures upon Virginia. It has been insinuat- ed, though not directly avowed, that she was too ambitious of introducing another of her sons into the Presidential chair, that she would oppose the nomination of the citizens of any other state, however recommended by their ta- lents or their services.
A libel of this sort could have proceeded from those only, who are strangers to our Character. Such as know us better, would have done great- er justice to our patriotism. They know, that it is the last wish of Virginia to adopt any measure, which may weaken the federal union; and that on the contrary, it is her supreme desire to maintain that union unbroken, and of course, that friendships of feelings, which is essential to its duration. They well know, that Virginia is even ready to sacrifice her own interests, when such an expedient is necessary to brighten the chain of union.
So far as respects the next election of Pres- ident, she wishes the views of her most en- lightened and influential patriots to be distinct- ly understood. These views may be confi- dently pronounced to be in unison with those of a majority of her citizens. — She is satisfied with the honors with which she has been al- ready crowned by the other states. — Two out of the three Presidents, were more than suf- ficient to gratify her highest ambition. She is willing to select a candidate from the other states; if she can but obtain such a one as is calculated for the high office to which he is destined. Nay, she would rather have a Pres- ident from her sister states. All that she wishes for, is, that the candidate so selected, may be well qualified for his office; as much so, or nearly as much so, in the most material points, as the most distinguished of her own citizens. When the republicans of the other states shall have selected such a man as this; she will then manifest not less promptitude than she feels an anxiety to refuse that ridiculous jealousy, which would now accuse her of selfish ambition.
It is necessary from the indignities which we have lately received from the Cambrian at Nor- folk & the Driver at Charleston; for our country to make an investigation into the policy which has been hitherto adopted on this subject. Our principal resource against such disturbers of our peace is in a law of Congress 1805. “To protect the ports and harbours of the U. States and to preserve peace in the waters within their jurisdiction.” — Is this law sufficient for the pur- poses for which it was intended; or are there relaxations in it which ought to be tightened; and other provisions which ought to be incor- porated with it? As to keeping a law like a “dead letter” upon the statute-book, it is but a disgrace to the country which adopts such an abortive legislation. It is not our intention to enter at large into the principles of this subject. The importance of more urgent avocations compels us to wave it for the present. All that we design, is, to
present a general outline of a law, which seems not even to have been generally understood; and to offer a very few curious reflections, on a few of its provisions.
The first section relates to pirates committing trea- son, felony, &c. within the jurisdiction of the U. S. and taking refuge in foreign armed vessels in our ports; who may be arrested upon the warrants of a judge or justice of the U. S. — By this section too, Marshalls may have the aid, upon an order of the judge, or justice of any military force in their vicinity, to seize any pirate, or to be insufficient to execute the ex- ecution of process. If death ensue to the person to be ar- rested, it is justifiable homicide; if to the marshal or his supporters, it is felonious homicide.
By the second section; the aid of the U. S. is to be given to the Executives of particular States, in or- der to arrest any offenders against their laws, taking re- fuge in public armed vessels of foreign nations in the ports or harbours of the U. S. — If such offenders fly beyond the jurisdiction of the state and within the exclusive jurisdiction of the U. S. the said officer with the said armed force may pursue and arrest them, within the exclusive jurisdiction of the U. S. — they shall first be demanded from the commander of the vessel; and upon his refusal, the officer shall use all the means in his power, by force and arms, to en- ter on board the vessel and apprehend the offenders.
The third section provides a penalty not exceeding 5000 Dollars for every officer of militia, or regular troops, or armed vessels of the U. S. who shall refuse to obey this requisition. These three first sections do not bear at all upon the case immediately before us: But we may observe en passant, that the measures which they dictate are in some cases inefficient for the very purposes for which they were adopted. Thus, for example, could a marshal with his posse Comitatus or his file of followers — recov- er a fugitive criminal from a British man of war? Would they venture to attack her in common boats; mount up her sides; and fall upon the crew? Were his troops as well trained to the water (as the swimming corps of Bonaparte) and as well mounted as a madman once was on the Potomac, with a twivel perched on the pommel of their saddle, they would be unequal to the enterprise.
The fourth section provides, that in order to prevent insults to the authority of the laws, the en- trance into our ports and harbours, of foreign armed vessels, may be permitted or intermitted at the plea- sure of the President.
The 5th sect: empowers the President or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land and naval forces of the U. S. or the militia thereof, as he shall deem necessary to drive any foreign armed vessel from port, who has refused his requisition to de- part — or if he shall think it proper, to forbid, by proclamation, all intercourse with such vessel, and with every armed vessel of the same nation, and the crews and officers thereof; to prohibit all supplies, &c. being furnished; and also to instruct the collec- tor of the district, where such armed vessel shall be, and of any or every other district, to refuse entry to every vessel belonging to the same nation, or to its citizens and subjects, so long as the said vessel shall remain within our jurisdiction, in defiance of the public authority: and whoever violates such a proclamation by furnishing supplies, shall be liable to a prosecution.
Two questions here occur: is the President authorised to turn the guns of a fort, as for instance, Fort Johnson, upon such a vessel? And are the measures for cutting off supplies, sufficiently rigorous? — When the Cambrian came into Norfolk, she was not supplied from the shore, but from other British vessels lying there; and it is likely that the Driver was sup- plied in the same way. By this circuitous meth- od, they completely evade our laws. Ought not then our laws to be so contrived, as particu- larly to embrace this very case?
The 6th sect: provides that when any officer, of an armed vessel commissioned by any foreign power, shall commit a trespass, &c. upon any vessel of the U. States, &c. or trading vessels coming to or going from the U. S. on the high seas, the President may by procla- mation interdict the entrance of the said officer or of any vessel commanded by him, &c.
According to the 7th sect: the President is to give to the collectors of the respective districts, and other persons interested in carrying this act into effect, particularly the Marshalls, such instructions as he may deem necessary for performing the duties prescribed by this act.
The 8th sect: is immaterial.
The 9th sect: limits the duration of this act to two years and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress.
The Irish Catholics have been hitherto kept in tranquility, by the expectation of receiving some distinguished privileges from Great-Bri- tain. — But amidst all these prospects, so strong was their sense of oppression, that a party of them called Threshers, had some months past broken out into insurrection, even in a part of the Island, which had hitherto preserved its tran- quility. It was these disturbances, which ac- cording to Lord Howick's explanation, was the great incentive for laying his late proposed re- formations before the House of Commons.
No doubt these disturbances were mitigated by the Prudential communications of the British ministry to the Lord Lieutenant of Ire- land; and through him, to the Irish Catholics. Lord Howick has detailed the substance of these dispatches; & among other things & the pledge to the Catholics, that they should be admitted to hold any commission, however high in the army. All these fairy prospects are now vanished. Lord Howick is driven from the ministry, for the gallant exertions which he made in their behalf. He is ill amending their situation has prematurely perished; and the king has so decidedly set his face against it, as to leave them not the remotest hope of obtaining the gratification of their wishes during his life- time.
Under such circumstances, it is not presum- able, that the so lately smothered fire of Ire- land may not burst forth with redoubled rage; & that those disturbances may be re-kindled, which the common policy of governments and all the laws of justice might have extinguished forever?
Times are strangely altered — It is curious, that the honorary title of Defender of the Faith , which graces the English Kings, should have been bestowed by a Pope, upon Henry VIII. from the zeal which he manifested for the Ca- tholic Faith; when the present king of England refuses the commonest privileges to the mem- bers of the same faith.
It seems to be on all hands agreed, that the present British ministry are resolved to levy the severest exactions upon neutral commerce. But it is most probable, that they will not indulge in these en- croachments in all their extent, until they find them- selves sufficiently fixed in their seats. There seems to be a majority against them in the present H. of C.; on one question, not less than 95. If they do not therefore succeed in buying over some of these opponents, during the late well-timed recess of Parliament, they will be compelled to disavow the present body and issue writs for a new election. The course which they will then adopt will de- pend upon the composition of the next Parliament. If more obsequious, than the present one — then will be the time, for throwing off the mask of moderation they have assumed — that will be the crisis, for neutrals to expect the most unwarrantable encroachments up- on their trade. — This would certainly have been their
course, unless the late order of the Spanish court may have helped to precipitate their decision.
The memorable Trial of Aaron Burr is set for this day. To expatiate upon the various scenes of this memorable trial, which it is impossible to un- succeed in, is out of the question. — The mind of every man in this country must have been deeply impressed with the proceedings. — Many of the proceedings, on the part of the prosecution, have arrived. Messrs. Eaton, Swartwout and Ogden, came in the Wednesday day's northern stage; and Mr. Bollman in the yesterday evening's stage. Commander Trux- ton arrived in a private carriage last night. General Wilkinson had not arrived, when this paper was put to press.
The last Charleston Papers are silent about the Driver. — The last Savannah paper, however, states that he went to sea on the 5th inst.
Lord Howick's speech explains the causes of the dissolution of the late ministry.
THIEF DETECTED! On Monday, 18th inst. a negro man, named Jemmy (the property of Mr. Benjamin Hardin, of Albemarle county) was apprehended, by Robert Warner, one of the Constables for the City of Richmond; and in his possession found, — A BRIGHT RAY HORSE, four or five years old, not shod, with his main fresh cut-out, and bob tail, about four feet nine inches high. The owner may get his horse by proving his property, paying the expenses of advertising and feeding him, by application to HUGH DAVIS, Official Bird's Water-lease. ept.
THE PUBLIC Is hereby cautioned from purchasing the two following Tobacco Notes, viz: ONE inspected at Trent's Ware-house, in the name of John Gregory, N o 195, weighing gross 1540, net 1362 — the other inspected at the same Ware-house, and in the name of Edward Jones, N o 1132, weighing gross 1680, net 1548. As these notes were taken from the possession of the for- mer by some unknown villain, on the night of the 18th inst. these notes were contained in a black morocco pocket book, covering several bonds and executions, executed by different persons to Robert Maitland, and Christian. Also, several bonds, ex- ecuted to the subscriber, viz: one bond on Thomas Palmer, of 100 dollars, and one on John Hard, of 10 dollars; also, one executed to Dudley Hunt by Rich- ard Thompson, of 28 dollars — one from Wm. Hard to Wm. W. Maton, of 71. 25. 6d. and a great many different papers that I do not recollect. Also, a suit of clothes, viz. one walnut die coat, one dinky waistcoat, one pair blue blue above pantaloons, one linen shirt, one cravat, and one pair blue mixed lecks. All these things were contained in a pair of red lea- ther saddle-bags, with the subscriber's name on them — there was also two 20 dollar Virginia bank notes, in the said pocket-book. Any person delivering the saddle-bags to me or Mr. Chancellor H. Saunders of Richmond, with the whole of the contents, shall re- ceive the reward of the above two bank notes, with an additional sum of twenty dollars. ROBT. SAUNDERS. Lunenburg, May 22. ep3w.
JAMES RIVER LANDS FOR SALE. FOR sale, 1170 acres of Land lying in the county of Amherst, 12 miles from James River, where it is navigable to the City of Richmond — Two thirds of this tract is prime tobacco Land, and is inferior to none for the production of corn, Wheat, &c. afford- ing a sufficiency of meadow Land and a desirable Mill seat, it lies convenient to two manufacturing Mills — The purchaser can have possession the first of Decem- ber next, with the privilege of feeding small grain the ensuing fall. The Land will be flown by my brother Alexander B. Rose, Esq. in whose occupancy it is for the present year. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance in four annual payments. If not sold before, it will be of- fered at Public sale on the 7th July next, on the pre- miss, upon the above terms. For further particulars apply to the subscriber. HENRY ROSE. Alexandria, May 22. tlt.
N. B. Letters by post will meet with regular atten- tion.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS removed his office to the House formerly occupied by Mr. George Wythe — he will in future attend the county courts of Henrico, Chester- field, Goochland and Amelia; the district court of Petersburg, and the courts held in the city of Richmond. JOHN BAKER. Richmond, May 22. 4c.
CITY OF RICHMOND. IN COMMON COUNCIL, May 18th, 1807. RESOLVED, by the President and Common-Council, in Common-Hall assembled, That it be the duty of the Sergeant of the City, to return to the Clerk of the Hall, a list of Involunteers for each year — that the Clerk cause the said list to be advertised in some newspaper, at least three times after the return shall have been made to the Hall for two months; and that this Resolution be published for three weeks in some one of the newspapers published in this City. A Copy, Teste, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. ep3w.
LAND FOR SALE. Will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on the 2nd of May next. THE interest which John Bayne holds in a Tract of LAND lying in Louisa county near Todd's mill, containing by estimation one hundred acres; said Bayne's interest, being an estate for the life of Eliza Purington, subject to the dispositions and restrictions expressed in a deed of lease from said Purington to said Bayne, a copy of which may be seen on the day of sale. This sale will be made by virtue of a deed of Trust, executed to the subscriber by John Bayne, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Thomas Mitchell. JOHN GARTH, Trustee. April 24. cawtd.
The above sale is postponed till Tuesday the 16th June next. J. G. Traher.
JOHN HENRY, Has received, by the ship Romp, from Liverpool, FEW boxes of 4-4ths wide Irish Linen, cost from 16d. to 4s. 2d. per yard, which he offers for sale by the piece or package. — Also, on hand, of former importations, 7-8ths and 4-4ths wide Irish Linen, in well assorted packages — 5-4ths wide Irish and German Sheeting by the piece, and old London particular Madeira Wine in Pipes. May 22. ept.
ADVERTISEMENT. I WISH to sell my PLANTATION in Powhatan county containing 940 acres, lying on Butterwood creek, one-third of the said Tract in woods, I suppose 150 acres of it is good creek low-grounds, the whole is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and to- bacco, and the plantation in good order for cropping. Possession may be had at Christmas next, with the money of sowing grain. One-third of the purchase mo- ney in hand, and the balance in two equal annual pay- ments; also one other tract in the county of Amelia, lying on the waters of West creek, adjoining the Lands of Dr. Hardaway, John Clements and Mr. Dicens containing 500 acres, one-half in woods, all of which is good tobacco Land, payments as above. Any fur- ther particulars is deemed unnecessary, as it is pre- sumed the purchaser would wish to view the said Lands. The tract in Amelia will be flown by the Overseer, and the Tract in Powhatan by the Proprietor. EDWARD MOSELEY. Powhatan, April 20. ew2w.

Miscellany.
AN ACCOUNT OF A VOYAGE
Up the Mississippi River, from Saint Louis to its source; made under the orders of the War Department, by Lieut. Pike, of the United States Army, in the year 1805 and 1806. Compiled from Mr. Pike's Journal.
CONTINUED.
While encamped about five miles below the river Iowa, on the 10th of September, Le Feuille, a chief of the Sioux, (and the same they had met at the village of the prairie des Chiens) who resided on this river, sent six of his young men to inform Mr. Pike that he had waited three days with meat, &c. but that last night his people had begun to drink; that, on the next day, he would meet him with his people.
Mr. Frazier on his return stated, that the chief acquiesced in the reason for proceeding, but he had prepared a pipe (instead of a letter) to present to Mr. Pike, that he might smoke it all the other bands of the Sioux above, with a message to inform them of his being a chief of his new father; and that he wished him to be treated with friendship and respect.
"I went to St. Louis on a shameful visit; - to carry a murderer. You gave the man his life: I am thankful for it. I have provided something for you to eat; but, perhaps you cannot eat it: if so, give it to your young men."
To this speech Mr. Pike replied, that although at the prairie he had told the chief his business up the Mississippi, he would again relate it. He then stated the objects to which his attention was directed, with regard to the Indians, who had by the cession of Louisiana by Spain, come under the care of the United States; the different posts proposed to be established for supplying them with necessaries, where the agents of the government might hear and attend to their wants, and endeavor to make peace between the Sioux and the Saukees.
On returning to the boat, Mr. Pike sent for the chief, and presented him with two carrots of tobacco, four knives, half a pound of vermilion, and a quart of oil. Mr. Frazier having asked permission to present them some rum, it was agreed to, and a keg of eight gallons was made up between them.
During the time which Mr. Pike was at the Indian camp, he had soldiers placed to keep the crowd from his boats; a duty they discharged with vigilance, driving back the women, children, and men, whenever they approached.
The party embarked about three o'clock, and ascended the river about three miles that evening; when they were overtaken by Mr. Frazier, who had tarried a little longer at the village with his佩rogues.
This part of the river is about two miles wide, and full of islands: it has hills, or prairie knobs on both sides. Opposite to Root river they passed the prairie la Crosse, (so called from a game at ball played frequently upon it by the Sioux Indians.) This is a handsome prairie, and has a small square hill upon it, similar to those mentioned by Carver.
* He is a chief of four bands.
emy. The Indians have no idea of taking these subterraneous redoubts by storm, as many men might be lost in the attack, which, even if successful, would be considered as an imprudent act.
On the 15th of September the party passed the mouth of Black-river, entering the Mississippi from the east. It is of considerable size, and Indian traders have wintered 120 miles up it. A little distance above, and where the river of the mountain enters there is a hill in the Mississippi, which the French term "the mountain which looks in the river."
At noon, on the 16th of September they reached the grand encampment, below Lake Pepin; and in the evening passed the St. Croix river, which flows in from the east at the entrance of the lake.
The exploring party entered the lake with music playing; but the sky soon clouded, and, from the agitation of the water, they had to seek a harbour for the night on the east side.
They reached the St. Croix river, at noon on the 19th, and in the evening encamped on a prairie on the east side of the river, where stands a large painted stone.
Before the party reached the mouth of St. Peter's river, they were overtaken by Mr. Frazier and his佩rogues, who had been left behind at the head of Lake Pepin with Mr. Cameron.
The Sioux had marched on a war excursion, but being informed, by express, of the arrival of the United States party, they returned by land.
The council was held on the 23d, under a bower or shed, formed of the boughs of the trees, on the beach, by the orders of Mr. Pike.
An accident happened here which, for a short time, was likely to disturb their harmony. The morning
after the council was held, Mr. Pike missed his flag; which had either been stolen, or had fallen overboard.
Petit Corbeau spoke to this effect. "A thing so sacred had not been taken from the boat without violence."
While detained by the loss of his flag, Mr. Pike sent a flag and two carrots of tobacco, by Mr. Cameron, to the Sioux, on the head of the St. Peter's;
While the men were at work transporting the barge over the portage, and three-fourth of a mile distant from the camp where they had left their arms,
Once, knocking off the foot of his wine glass, he observed, SUMMAM, quid faciam!
A young gentleman in company with Mr. C. having pronounced the word "nimirum" thus, "nimirum," was immediately exclaimed against for false quantity and mispronunciation.
Between Mr. C. & Mr. Egan there existed, and still exists, a most warm friendship; they lived next door neighbours for several years, and were seldom seen without each other.
The council was held on the 23d, under a bower or shed, formed of the boughs of the trees, on the beach, by the orders of Mr. Pike.
On Tuesday evening was married, Mr. Dennis Miller, a widower, to a young woman of the name of Russell.
Amidst the details of battle we are informed of the future destiny of the Louvre.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a large assortment of Ladies Satin, Kid and Morocco Slips and Ties, with and without heels, of London manufacture.
James, 70,000 manuscripts, 20,000 engravings, 40,000 bronze medals in gold. Napoleon has assigned this library for the Louvre, which first received its gift from Charles V.
The Irish language is remarkable for flowing off in vowels upon the ear, and for the smoothness and harmony of its cadences, and is finally adapted to lyric poetry.
Oh! fairer than the mountain snow, When o'er it north's pure breezes blow! In all its dazzling lustre drear, But purer, softer is thy breath!
15p Authority. LAW OF THE UNITED STATES. AN ACT Repealing seizures made under the authority of the U. States and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That when any prosecution shall be commenced on account of the seizure of any ship or vessel, goods, wares and merchandise, made by any collector or other officer under any act of Congress authorizing such seizure, and judgement shall be given for the claimant or claimants, if it shall appear to the court, before whom such prosecution shall be tried that there was a reasonable cause of seizure, the said court shall cause a proper certificate or entry to be made thereof, and in such case the claimant or claimants shall not be entitled to costs, nor shall the person who made the seizure, or the prosecutor be liable to action, suit or judgement on account of such seizure and prosecution.
Approved, TH. JEFFERSON. FITZWHYLSONN & POTTER. Have just received from London, a large supply of STATIONARY, which, with the stock formerly on hand, makes up an extensive assortment of WRITING Paper, for blank Books, of all sizes, and of the very first quality.
HATS, SHOES, &c. The Subscriber has just received and offers for sale, a full and complete assortment of HATS, among which are GENTLEMEN'S best dress and black beavers, Castors, and Rorums, broad and narrow brims, do. black Satin beavers, light and plant, glazed liberty hats and bands, women's and youth's do. SHOES. Ladies Kid, Morocco and Leather ties and slippers, Gentlemen's superfine dress and common shoes.
A large supply of Philadelphia bottled Porter and Cyder, Claret and Port Wine in bottles. D. J. BURR, Second door above the Eagle-Tavern, 1aw8w.
HATS, SHOES, &c. THE subscriber offers for sale, a large assortment of Ladies Satin, Kid and Morocco Slips and Ties, with and without heels, of London manufacture.
THE SABLING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Egan Shelby lived.
SPRING GOODS. THE Subscribers have just received from London and Liverpool, their usual supply of SPRING GOODS, which they will sell upon the most moderate terms, for cash, country produce or on credit to punctilious customers. JNO. & ROBT. GAMBLE, junr. 1aw8w.
FOR SALE, BY BREAM & FOLLET, At the Sign of the ANVIL 15 Barrels Limer Oil, 50 Casks P. Gun-Powder, 2 Tons Patent Shot, 40 Boxes Tin-Plates, 2000 wt. German Steel, Heart & Club, 100 Casks Cut-Nails and Brads, Window-Glass, 10 by 8, & 20 by 14, 20 doz. Spades and Shovels. A general assortment of Ironmongery, April 24, 1aw.
W. HAIGHT, UPHOLSTERER & PAPER-HANGER, From New-York, on the main-street, nearly opposite the old City Tavern, has just received a large and superb assortment of MAHOGANY Furniture, with a great variety of Flock Hair and Tow Mattresses, Window Blinds, Russias Duck, &c. Also, in store, a large assortment of Paper Hangings, Fringes, Tafels, Cords, Cornices, for Windows, &c. All of which he will sell very low. May 8, 1aw3w.
FOR SALE, BY the Subscriber, WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Bet Imperial and Hylon Tea, Pepper, Race and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor Shaving Soap, Linseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Pastel Green ground in oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Win-ship Glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails under Spike do. Barr Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Flower-pots, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skillets, Powder and Shot, Liverpool fine Salt for pork, beef, Hales Salt for Pork, Saltpetre & Brimstone, 600 pair Mens thick Shoes, mens fine shoes, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linen and Irish Sheetings, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plaids, Patent Cord and Thicksets, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Paste Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackerel, Nova Scotia Herrings, do. Grindstones. Also just received from Boston, One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the bank. BENJ. STETSON. 1aw3m.
PROPOSALS WILL be received by the Executive till the first day of June next, for a supply of FREE STONE & MARBLE, in the rough state, to be delivered at the Penitentiary, in the city of Richmond. Marble from the quarries in Virginia would be preferred, but there will be no objection to receiving it from other places. Persons wishing to contract will specify the size and quality, and the price by the ton, as well as the cubic foot. -Apply to DANIEL L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council. April 24, 1aw18J.
MADEIRA WINE, of first quality, by the pipe for sale at 6 months credit, by JOHN & ROBT. GAMBLE, jr. April 10, 1aw 3w
NOTICE. By virtue of sundry Deeds of Trust, executed to the Subscriber, by Fleming Cayce, to secure the payment of debts, due to Littleberry Scruggs, Benjamin Parker & John Lockland & Co. will be exposed to sale at Public Auction, for ready money, on Saturday the 13th day of June next, at Cumberland Court-House, NEGRO Man named Stepey, a good blacksmith. BERNARD SIMS, Execr's. Trustee. Cumberland, May 4, 1aw8d.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, lately by the residence of Wm. Sims, containing about 500 acres, within 15 miles of the city of Richmond, some part of which is good Meadow Land. The improvements are a good Dwelling House, a Barn, and some other out Houses, in good repair, and several young Orchards of Peach, Apple and Cherry. Also, another tract, in the said county, of about 187 acres, well stocked with Oak and Pine, and within three miles of a Saw-mill. One third of the money will be required in hand, and twelve months credit given for the balance, and a deed of trust required to secure the payment thereof. Possession will be given at the fall. LANEY JONES, Attorney in fact for Wm. Sims. Hanover County, May 12, 1aw3w.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, April 28, 1807. Public notice is hereby given, That in pursuance of a Resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, James Davidson Esq. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit in Washington, has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury, to make purchases at private sale of the eight per cent stock, on public account. Such persons, therefore, who are proprietors of eight per cent stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for Virginia, and who may be desirous of selling the same, within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the commissioner of Loans at Richmond, who will inform them of the course to be pursued.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, the principal of the eight per cent stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the 1st day of January 1809. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. oaw 1 P.O. May 12, 1aw 3w.
A GOOD BARGAIN. FOR SALE, THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SABLING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Egan Shelby lived.
THE SABLING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Egan Shelby lived. The whole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the premises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely flaves will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 28, 1aw10m.
SPRING GOODS. THE Subscribers have just received from London and Liverpool, their usual supply of SPRING GOODS, which they will sell upon the most moderate terms, for cash, country produce or on credit to punctilious customers. JNO. & ROBT. GAMBLE, junr. 1aw8w.
FOR SALE, BY BREAM & FOLLET, At the Sign of the ANVIL 15 Barrels Limer Oil, 50 Casks P. Gun-Powder, 2 Tons Patent Shot, 40 Boxes Tin-Plates, 2000 wt. German Steel, Heart & Club, 100 Casks Cut-Nails and Brads, Window-Glass, 10 by 8, & 20 by 14, 20 doz. Spades and Shovels. A general assortment of Ironmongery, April 24, 1aw.