The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-12-17 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 65.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 17, 1805.
[VOLUME 2.]
Richmond Prices Current.
   D. C. D. C.     TOBACCO : : : : : 5 — 5 50   FLOUR : : : : : 7 00 — —    finer middlings : : : : 5 50 — —   WHEAT NEW : : : : : 1 25 — —   INDIAN CORN : : : : : 3 50 — —   WHISKEY : : : : : 58 — 62 —   BEAN : : : : : 13 — — —   HEMP : : : : : 170 — 190 —   BAR IRON : : : : : 110 — — —  
BENJAMIN STETSON,
INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has for sale, 400 gallons Holland's Linseed Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown ground in Oil, Patent Green ground in ditto. Verdigris and Spanish Brown, dry : 8 by 10 Window Glass, & Putty : 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d Nails, two Casks Spike Nails, Bar Iron, German and Blistered Steel : general assortment of Iron Hollow Ware : 10 Hhds. Molasses, French Brandy, West-India and New-England Rum, Tea, Coffee, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Chocolate, Mops, fine and coarse Shoes, Ladies Kid & Morocco and Leather Slippers : 8 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards assorted : half pint and quart Tumblers, small invoice elegant cut glass, Stone ware, German Oze-burges, 30 Sacks Salt, Novafolia Grind Stones, and many other articles in store, which he will sell cheap for cash or country produce.
April 2.—(law 12m.)
HUGH J. CRAWFORD,
HAS just received from the Ship Planter, Captain Boult, from London, his Full supply of DRUGS & MEDICINES, which being laid in under his own immediate inspection, the quality may be depended on ; and having purchased with cash, he is enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms.
ALSO :
London White Lead, gr'd { Copal Varnish, in oil, { Prussian Blue, Spanish Brown, do. { Patent Yellow, Yellow Ochre, do. { Verdigris, Paint Brushes of all sizes, { Stone Ochre, Best English Glue, { Venetian Red, Gold and Silver Leaf, { King's Yellow, &c. He has for sale, a few bottles Virginia Custer Oil, of the same quality as that lately sold at Dr. Cringan's.
Sept. 20. oaw3m
BENJAMIN DUVAL,
AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR, RICHMOND, HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS and DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c.
Also a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS,
CONSISTING OF Hatters' Irons | Crude Tartar Long-wood | Bafon Irons Coppers | Bow-String Virdegreafe | Linings Faltick | Caloons Spanish Indigo | Taffet Bands Oil of Vitriol | Rubbing Dishes Aq. Fortis | Stumpers QuickSilver | Trenchers, &c.
Which added to his former stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled in his line of business, in this city.
He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing the powder himself, have contributed to his present establishment ; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future.
His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a final Rock of Medical Education acquired before, enables him, it thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him, greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers.
In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to under-sell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own.
Any articles that may be ordered, and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time.
June 7. (3w&f)
PROPOSALS for raising Two Thousand Dollars, by Subscription, within the counties of King and Queen, Essex, Middlesex, King William, Westmoreland, Richmond, Lancaster, and Northumberland, for the purpose of purchasing the Mad Dog Stone, belonging to James Miroe, and fixing it in a situation central to those counties.
200 Shares at 10 Dols. is 2000. As soon as the whole number of shares shall be subscribed for, the present proprietor of the Stone shall advertise in the Enquirer, printed in Richmond by Thomas Ritchie, esq. requesting a meeting of the Shareholders, on a certain day, at the House of Thomas Ritchie, esq. in Tappahannock, when shall, when met, pay up their respective subscriptions ; thirteen of whom (or any greater number present) shall constitute a board, and proceed to make rules and regulations relative to the said Stone.
AT A MEETING
Of the Trustees for the New Glasgow Academy, held in the town of New Glasgow, the 27th day of November, 1805 : RESOLVED, That William S. Crawford, David S. Garland, James M. Brown, Edmund Penn and Hudson M. Garland, or any three of them, be appointed a committee to make engagements with any person as a Teacher of the Languages and the Modern Branches of the Mathematics, and that they cause publication of this Resolution to be inserted in such public newspapers as they shall think proper, and that they make report to the board.
Copy, Teste, S. GARLAND, Clerk. December 6. T6w
HUGH J. CRAWFORD, Jr.
TAKEN UP, by Julius Coleman, a Dark Bay MARE, about four feet eight or nine inches high, has some white hairs on her off hind leg. Inck and branded on the near shoulder and thigh thus (S C) or (S G. approximated to 40 dollars.
A Copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. d. e. Dec. 10. t3w
FOR SALE.
THREE valuable Slaves, viz. a male and female house servant, and a gardener ; their characters are unexceptionable. For further particulars apply to the printer. Nov. 26. T4w
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY on the nineteenth day of May last JESSE, a likely negro man nearly white, and upon a slight examination would pass for such. He is about six feet high, rather slender legs for his height, is about twenty-five years old, by trade a Cooper, at which business he is very expert ; he is a very ingenious handy fellow, and can turn his hand to almost anything. I expect he will pass by the name of Jesse Cottrell, as he has frequently assumed that name. His clothing I know nothing of, but knowing he has a variety, it would be unnecessary to undertake to describe his dress. I will give the above reward, if delivered to me in New-Kent county, or twenty dollars to have him secured in any jail so that I get him again.
TURNER CHRISTIAN. New-Kent, December 12. (74wp.)
A STRAY COW.
TAKEN UP, by John Roach, sen. in the county of Charlotte, a Brindle Cow ; she has a crop in her right ear, and a white spot over her right eye, supposed to be about five or six years old. Appraised to 12 dols. JOHN ROACH. December 5. T3w
WILLIAM McCAY
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of
McCAY & COWAN
WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS :
Who tender their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitted attention, to merit the confidence of their customers—Repair watches and clocks of every description. M. and C. have just received a large and fashionable assortment of jewellery, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, plain and set Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces, A handsome assortment of ornamented Tortoise Shell Combs, Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and gentlemen's gold, gilt, steel and silk Watch Chains, Gold, gilt, pebble, and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise Shell Sleeve Buttons & Studs, Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hand a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Miniature Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner.
WILLIAM COWAN
Returns his acknowledgements to his friends and the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, and flatters himself from his present connection to merit their future confidence.
N. B. Persons who have watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of McCay & Cowan. November 26. ep3w
JOHNSON & REAT,
JEWELLERS, SILVER-SMITHS & GILDERS, A few doors above the Bell-Tavern, Richmond : RETURN the public in general their thanks, for the liberal encouragement they have received and with confidence of giving general satisfaction they hope for a continuance of it.
They have now on hand, a handsome assortment of work, consisting of the following articles, viz : Table, Desert and Tea Spoons ; Soup, Toddy, Sauce and Mustard Ladles ; Salt Shovels ; Sugar Tongs ; Tooth and Ear Picks ; Pencil Cases ; Pincushion Chains and Reams ; Scissor Chains ; Silver Thimbles ; Tortoise Shell and Pearl-handled Penknives. Miniatures drawn and set upon the shortest notice ; Mourning and Fancy Lockets ; Rings ditto ; Bracelets ditto ; Breast Pins of various sizes and shapes, mourning and fancy ; Gold, Silver, Pearl and Conk Sleeve Buttons ; Gold and Silver Watch Chains ; Gold Seals and Keys of different sizes and shapes ; an elegant assortment of fashionable Tortoise Shell Combs, ornamented of various sizes and shapes, just from Philadelphia ; Ear-Rings of the most fashionable forms and sizes ; Gold and Gold Mounted Jet Necklaces ; Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books ; Gentlemen's Paste Knee Buckles & many other articles too tedious to enumerate—all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms.
Persons wishing to purchase by the quantity, will be allowed a reasonable credit by giving approved security in the city. Orders will be strictly attended to, and discharged with dispatch, by the subscribers. JOHNSON & REAT. N. B. The highest price given for Old Gold and Silver. Nov. 19. epif
MCCABE & WALKER,
WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS,
At the corner house opposite Messrs. Gamble's Store Richmond.
OFFER their services to the public. From strict attention to all commands appertaining to their business, and the pains that will be bestowed in the execution of their work, they have full confidence to hope for a continuance of the favours they may receive. Great care will be taken in repairing all kinds of watches and clocks. December 3. (f.
OYSTER HOUSE.
GEORGE WATSON,
HAS commenced his former and well known occupation of furnishing OYSTERS, BEEF STEAKS, COLD SNACKS, and REFRESHES, at the white House near the Union Tavern, wherein the Post-Office was lately kept. He begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their company or commands, that nothing shall be neglected on his part which promises to give satisfaction. October 15.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that the STAGE from Richmond to Charlottesville, during the Winter Establishment, will leave the Bell Tavern every Tuesday at one o'clock, p. m. and arrive at Charlottesville every Thursday at one o'clock. Returning—Leaves Charlottesville every Saturday at 11 o'clock, and arrives at Richmond every Monday at 12 o'clock. There is a line of Stages from Charlottesville to Staunton, Lexington, Finestville, Monticello, Wythe, Abingdon, and from thence to Knoxville, Tennessee. RICHARD TERREL. December 10. 4w
Sales at Auction.
Will positively be sold at Auction, for cash, on Wednesday the 18th instant, Likely Negro MAN, who is a very good Boot and Shoe-Maker. TAYLOR & BROWN. December 10. ep8t
Sales at Auction.
On Saturday the 21st inst. will be sold at Auction on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. THE LOT on Shockoe Hill lately occupied by Jeremiah Rawlings, immediately opposite to Mrs. Page's, on which there is a brick house with necessary out-houses. Terms—One third cash, and the remainder in 6 & 12 months ; to secure the payment of which, a deed of trust upon the property will be required. TAYLOR & BROWN. December 10. ep8t
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby Notified, that the Annual Meeting for electing Directors, will be held on Monday the 6th January.
Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors:
Know all men by these presents, That of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year
Signed and delivered in the presence of
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends:
Know all men by these presents, That of do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may become due on shares to belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year
Signed and delivered in presence of
PRIVATE ACADEMY.
DOCTOR HALLER will open his Seminary in Richmond, on the First day of January, 1805.—(Sunday's excepted), at 9 o'clock, and continue 'till one ; and from 3 till 5 o'clock in the afternoon. These are the hours appointed for public tuition, which will comprehend the following branches of learning, viz : Latin, Greek, English Syntax, Rhetoric, Rudiments of Taste, Composition, Arithmetic, Book Keeping, Geography, Civil and Natural History, Hebrew, Mythology, Astronomy, and these branches of Mathematics which are most applicable to real life in life. Also Physiology, Logic, some parts of Metaphysics, Practical Philosophy which comprehends Political Economy, &c. These branches of learning shall be taught systematically to the respective classes. The charge for his public tuition will be 15 dollars per quarter ; besides five dollars entrance money for each scholar, which must be entered on or before the first day of January next, as during the ensuing course of study, which will run for several months, no scholar will be admitted into this institution, on account of the inevitable arrangements, which Dr. H. is to conform precisely to the actual number of his pupils, not only in engaging a proportionate number of assisting teachers, but also in assigning to each class a correlative course of study—which might become abortive by admitting new members in the intermediate course of his instruction. The following branches of learning will be taught only at particular desire, and at those hours which are not included above. An extra charge will be made for such private tuition. For the Lectures on Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, with experiments and the use of the philosophical apparatus, 20 dollars per quarter, each scholar. For teaching the French language, 10 dols. per quarter. Italian 15 do. Spanish 15 do. Only children of parents residing in Richmond, will be admitted as Day Scholars ; all others, whose parents reside at any distance, must live in the buildings of this institution. His charge for Boarding, Lodging, Candle and Fire, (the fees for tuition not included), will be dollars per quarter, to be paid in advance, as customary in all institutions of this nature. Each boarder must furnish himself with his own bed. But any person without entering this institution in the quality of a regular student, may at any time be permitted to join a class in the private tuition, for the purpose of learning any particular branch of science or language, in which the class shall be at private hours engaged ; Provided, the respective fees be paid in advance. Dr. Haller's plan of education and discipline is left for the inspection of the respective parents and guardians, with the Editor of the Enquirer. Richmond, Dec. 10. T4S if
THE HIGHEST PRICE (IN CASH) WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS OFFICE FOR CLEAN LINEN & COTTON RACS.
November 19. epim
YOUNG LADIES ACADEMY.
M. & Mrs. O'Reilly respectfully inform the inhabitants of Richmond, that they have opened an Academy on the Capitol Hill, adjoining Major Dunlop's Val's, for the education of Young Ladies in the following branches, viz :
The English and French languages grammatically ; writing and arithmetic ; history, geography and globe ; music, drawing, and all kinds of work, viz.—embroidery in chenilles, gold, silver, silks, &c. comprising figures, historical and ornamental landscapes, flowers, fruit, birds, &c. maps wrought in silks, chenilles, gold, &c. print work in figures or landscapes ; cloth work in fruit, birds, flowers, &c. filigree and varnishing in vases, pyramids, baskets, tea caddies, pergames, &c. grotto and shell work, artificial flowers, tambour and Dresden, cross stitch, tent stitch, tapestry, &c. bangle and pearl work, painting on velvet gauze, silk, vellum, &c. N. B. Terms for boarders and day Scholars, made known at the Academy. November 19. epim
THE HIGHEST PRICE (IN CASH) WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS OFFICE FOR CLEAN LINEN & COTTON RACS.
November 19. epim
Seat of Government.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, December 9.
Mr. Leib presented a petition of the late crew of the frigate Philadelphia, representing that they have been advised that under the Maritime regulations of the U. S. persons taken by the Barbary powers are allowed on their release a pecuniary compensation for cloathing received during their captivity, and some small sum for tobacco and other articles, usually called jail money, for which they have received no compensation ; but that these extraordinary expenses have been deducted from their pay ; and praying relief.
Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Bryan presented a petition from Thomas Spalding, representing that at the late general election in Georgia for Representatives, he had a greater number of the votes given than Cowles Mead, returned as a member, and praying that he may be admitted to a seat. The petition states, that by an act of Georgia it is directed that within twenty-five days after the day of election the votes shall be counted, and that the governor shall thereupon make proclamation of the persons having the greatest number of votes and issue their commissions ; that at the expiration of that time the votes of the counties of Camden, Liberty and Tatnall were not received at the Executive office, owing to which Mr. Mead had then a majority ; but that on receiving them it appeared that the petitioner had 4,594 and the sitting member only 4,465 votes. That the failure to transmit the votes of these counties arose from an act of God ; that there was a hurricane on the 8th Dec. which flooded the country, swept away the bridges, and rendered the roads impassable ; and that it was not until the expiration of the limited time that these obstructions were removed.
Petition referred to the Committee of Elections.
The House, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. GREGG in the chair, on the bill "prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States."
The chairman having read the bill, as follows :
SEC. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall not be lawful to export from the United States, any cannon, muskets, pistols, bayonets, swords, cutlasses, musket balls, lead, bombs, grenades, gun-powder, sulphur or salt-petre ; but the exportation of all the aforesaid articles is hereby prohibited until
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That any of the aforesaid articles, excepting such of them as may constitute a part of the equipment of any vessel which, during the continuance of this prohibition, shall be found on board of any vessel in any river, port, bay or harbor within the territory of the United States, put on board with an intent to be exported from the United States, shall be forfeited ; and in case the value thereof shall amount to dollars, the vessel on board which the same shall be seized, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, shall also be forfeited : Provided nevertheless, That nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit the removal or transportation of any of the articles aforesaid from one port to another port within the United States, in any vessel having a licence as a coasting vessel, the master, agent or owner of which shall have given bond with one or more sufficient sureties, to the collector of the district from which such vessel is about to depart, in a sum double the value of such vessel and of such of the said articles as may be laden on board her, that the said articles shall be reloaded and delivered in some port of the United States ; or to prevent the exportation of any of the above articles on public account, under the direction of the President of the United States.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any of the articles aforesaid, shall, contrary to the prohibitions of this act, be exported from the United States, the vessel in which the same shall have been exported, together with her tackle, apparel and furniture, shall be forfeited ; and the captain or master of such vessel, knowingly offending in the premises, shall be liable to indictment, and upon conviction, shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding dollars ; which shall be distributed in like manner as is hereinafter provided, as to other forfeitures incurred under this act.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the custom house officers, and of all persons employed in the collection of the revenue, to attend to the execution of this law, and all forfeitures and penalties incurred under it, and not otherwise directed to be prosecuted and recovered, shall be sued for, prosecuted, adjudged and distributed in like manner as is provided in the act, entitled "An act to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties imposed by law on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels."
On the motion of Mr. M'Greer, the words "pig iron and brass" were inserted in the first section.
On motion of Mr. Dawson the blank at the end of the first section was filled with the words "the end of the next session of Congress and no longer ;"—the blank in the second section with "one hundred ;" and that in the third section with "one thousand."
On motion of Mr. Dawson the 4th section was so amended as to strike out the title of the act recited, and to introduce "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
Mr. Quincy offered a new resolution, exempting from duty the greater part of the articles enumerated in the bill on their importation into the United States.
Mr. Quincy observed that on examination, the bill before the committee appeared to be the same verbatim with that passed in the year 1797, with the exception of the new section moved by him, which had been omitted. What was the cause of the omission he did not know.
Mr. Dawson said the powers of the committee restricted them to a prohibition of the exportation of military articles.
Mr. Crowninshield hoped the adoption of this new section would not be pressed at this time. The object of the bill under consideration was to prevent the exportation of certain military articles ; that of the new section was to render their importation free of duty. He would not say that at a future time he would object to this measure ; but he did not think it need be present. His mind not having been drawn to the subject he was not prepared to vote on the principle of the bill. The object was to insure to the country as large a portion of raw materials as was necessary for the exigencies of the times. If any gentleman was of opinion that the quantity on hand is sufficient for the exigency he would be in favor of shutting the door against additional importations, by retaining the existing duties. If, on the contrary, there is not a sufficient quantity on hand, it became necessary and proper that a kind of bounty should be offered for encouraging the flock. He had another reason for the section he had offered. The bill, as it now stands, will look to the public, as if the state of the country were not so pressing as it, perhaps, actually was. In 1797 the ground assumed in the new section was taken. If we now pass the bill without it, it will appear, said Mr. Quincy as if we did not consider our exigencies as great as we thought them then. Without making a comparison between that period and this, I think the present exigency such as requires a similar step.
Mr. Smile did not deem the amendment a proper one at this time. It related to a subject distinct from that referred to the committee that brought in the bill ; a subject of sufficient importance to stand by itself. He would not pretend to say that our present circumstances would not justify it. But what had been done at a former period under other circumstances was not a proof of its necessity at present. Before we go into it, we ought to enquire what its effect would be on the revenue, and whether existing circumstances required the sacrifice it would occasion. Indeed he doubted whether the House were prepared to vote one way or the other. If it were found necessary, he would heartily concur in it ; but this was the more questionable, as it did not appear from the message of the President that he viewed it as necessary.
Mr. Bidwell was not, in this stage of the business, prepared to determine the propriety of the measure, as he did not know what its bearing would be on the revenues of the U. States. He thought the House ought to be apprised of this, before they could with propriety take a step which might break in on the fiscal arrangements of the government. The gentleman from Massachusetts fays that there is a sufficiency of the enumerated articles in the country or that our manufacturers are competent to supply them. On the contrary, it appeared to him that it was incumbent on the friends of the proposition to show that there would be a deficiency, or an inability of our manufacturers to supply our wants, in case this provision should not be adopted.
Mr. Crowninshield observed that we could make in the U. States almost all the articles enumerated in the amendment ; and that consequently it might, if adopted, injure our manufactures in a degree not contemplated. We certainly manufactured a great quantity of gunpowder and muskets. The duty on gunpowder was considerable, and the effect of its removal might be extremely prejudicial. With regard to salt petre and sulphur, he did not know that he would object to suspending the duties imposed upon them, as they were the great raw materials most wanted, and as no duty had been exacted on them until about two years ago, and then on a construction of law. He hoped, however, his colleague would not press the subject at this time, as the house were not prepared for the discussion it might involve, and as it might materially affect the revenue. Though he would say that mere considerations of revenue would not of themselves induce him to vote against the proposed provision. He did not think the general state of the country required it.
Mr. Quincy was glad to hear from gentlemen that the situation of the country was such as did not require the step he had proposed. His own impression had been that it was proper to take such a situation as if the country were on the eve of a war.
Mr. Dawson observed, as well as we could hear him, that he was authorised to state that the government was possessed of 500 tons of salt-petre and a large quantity of sulphur ; and that he was well informed that there was in the country a sufficient quantity for all the purposes for which it might be wanted. Under these circumstances he did not consider the amendment proper, and hoped that it would be either withdrawn or rejected.
Mr. T. C. Smith said he could not vote for the amendment under his present impressions. The sense of the House likewise seemed to be against it in its present shape. But the gentleman could obtain his end by moving to instruct the Committee of Ways and Means to enquire into its expediency. And should his amendment be rejected he hoped he would pursue this course. If, on such investigation, the measure should be found advisable, he had no doubt of its adoption.
Mr. Quincy said that, considering the impressions of gentlemen, he would withdraw his motion.
On motion of Mr. Crowninshield the words "sheet copper," were inserted in the articles enumerated in the first section.
On motion of Mr. Dawson a new section was added declaring that the act shall "commence and be in force from and after the first day of January 1806."
On this section some diversity of opinion was expressed.
Mr. T. Clay was in favor of the act going into immediate operation. Mr. Crowninshield was in favor of the time stated in the section ; and Messrs. Mason and Southard were in favor of a short extension of it. In animadvertting on this point, Mr. Mason pronounced it doubtful whether the principle of the bill were constitutional.

Referred to the committee of the whole on Thursday next.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10.
A message was received from the President of the United States supplementary to his message of the 8th inst. including sundry documents in addition to those laid before the House, viz.
1. Relative to the detention of the public buildings at New Orleans. 2. Relative to the conduct of Spain in Louisiana, in the establishment of posts, &c. 3. Relative to the obstruction of the commerce on the Mobile.
Which were ordered to be printed, and referred to the same committee to whom the papers previously received were referred. The House took into consideration the amendments made in committee of the whole to the bill "prohibiting for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States" to which they agreed, with additional amendments, when the bill was recommended to the select committee which introduced it for the further amendment of its details.
Mr. J. Clay presented a petition from sundry manufacturers of hats in Philadelphia remonstrating against the mode pursued by the superintendent of the Indian department of vending furs, and requesting that the same may be regulated by law, and that the sale be by public auction.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Sloan laid the following resolution on the table:
Resolved, That a tax or duty of ten dollars per head be imposed on all slaves hereafter imported into the United States.
European Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.
Translated from Paris papers to the 19th October, received at this port, per the Lydia, capt. Webb, 40 days from Bordeaux.
[In our Gazette of Saturday, we gave the 1st and 2d Bulletin of the movements of the French army; we now give the 3d, 4th, and 5th, which render the series complete down to the latest dates.]
Paris, Vendemaire 23, (Oct. 15.)
Fourth Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Zusmerhausen, Vendemaire 18, (Oct. 10.)
Marshal Soult pursued the Austrian division which had taken shelter at Aicha, drove it out, and entered Augsburg on the 17th at noon. On the evening of the 17th Marshal Davoust, who had crossed the Danube at Neuburg, arrived at Aicha with his 3 divisions.
Gen. Marmont, with the divisions Boudet, Gruchy, and the Bavarian division under Gen. Dumoureaux, crossed the Danube, and took a position between Aicha and Augsburg. At last the body of the army under Marshal Bernadotte, together with the Bavarian army commanded by Generals Deroi & Verden, took their position at Ingolstadt. The imperial guards under Marshal Bernadotte proceeded to Augsburg, together with the division of Cuirassiers headed by Gen. D'Hautpoul.
Prince Murat with the divisions of dragoons of Klein and Beaumont, and the Carabiniers and Cuirassiers, under Gen. Nanfouy, flew to the village of Zusmerhausen to cut off the passage from Ulm to Augsburg.
Marshal Lannes, with the division of grenadiers of Oudinot and that of Suchet, took post on the same day at Zusmerhausen. The Emperor reviewed the dragoons at this village. He had presented to him Marente, a dragoon of the 4th regiment; one of the bravest soldiers of the army, who, at the crossing of the Lech, saved the life of his captain, who had only the day before taken from him his commission. His Majesty presented him with the Eagle of the Legion of Honour, upon this the brave soldier observed to him, "I did nothing more than my duty - My captain had broken me for a neglect of discipline; but he knows I have always been a good soldier."
The Emperor then expressed his approbation of the conduct of the dragoons at the battle of Wertingen. He ordered a dragoon from each regiment to be presented to him, to whom he gave the Eagle of Honour. He also complimented the grenadiers of the division of Oudinot. A more handsome troop is not to be seen. They are all animated with the desire of meeting the enemy, and evince that military enthusiasm which is always the forerunner of signal successes.
Until an authentic and particular account of the battle of Wertingen shall appear, it is proper we should here say a few words on it.
Col. Arrighi, with his regiment, attacked that of the Cuirassiers under the Duke of Albert. The contest was very warm. Col. Arrighi had his horse killed under him. His life was saved by the intrepidity of his regiment. Col. Beaumont, of the 10th regiment of Hussars, animated with true heroism, seized, in the middle of the ranks of the enemy, a capt. of Cuirassiers, and made him prisoner, after having wounded several horsemen with his broadsword.
Col. Maupetit, at the head of the 9th regiment of dragoons, attacked the enemy in the village of Wertingen. Having been mortally wounded, these were his last words: "Let the Emperor be informed that the 9th regiment of dragoons proved itself worthy of the reputation it had acquired, and attacked and conquered amidst the cries of Long live the Emperor! "
This column of grenadiers, the flower of the enemy's army, having formed a square of four battalions, was pierced through and cut to pieces. The 2d battalion of dragoons made an attack in the wood.
The division of Oudinot, still in the rear, were burning with impatience to join in the conflict; at their appearance only the Austrians precipitately retreated; but one brigade was in the action.
All the cannon, the standards, and almost all the officers of the enemy who fought at Wertingen, were taken and many killed; two lieut. colonels, six majors, sixty inferior officers and four thousand soldiers were taken prisoners. The remainder of the enemy were entirely routed, and, but for a deep marsh, would also have been taken by a column moving towards their rear.
Excellent, a chief of the horse, and aid-de-camp to Prince Murat, had two horses killed under him. He brought the colours to the Emperor, who said to him: "I know there cannot be a braver man than you are: I nominate you officer of the Legion of Honour."
On the other hand, Marshal Ney, with the division of Malcher, Dupont, and Loison, the division of dragoons on foot commanded by Gen. Baragney d'Hilliers, and the division of Gazan, came up the Danube, and attacked the enemy at Gunzburg. It is 5 o'clock, and we hear the guns.
Though the rains are heavy and incessant the Grand army continues to advance by forced marches. The Emperor gives the example: on
horseback night and day, he is always among his troops, wherever his presence is necessary. He yesterday rode fourteen leagues, slept in a small village without any servant or baggage, notwithstanding the bishop of Augsburg had caused his palace to be illuminated, and waited a greater part of the night for his majesty.
Paris, 24th Vendemaire, (Oct. 16.)
Fourth Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Augsburg, 19th Vendemaire, (Oct. 11.)
The battle of Wertingen was followed 24 hours afterwards with that of Gunzburg. Marshal Ney put his corps of the army in motion: the division of Loison, towards Langenau, and that of Malcher, towards Gunzburg. The enemy was every where defeated. It was in vain that Prince Ferdinand went in person to the defence of Gunzburg. General Malcher attacked him with the 5th regiment - the contest became obstinate. Col. Lacuee was killed at the head of his regiment, which, notwithstanding a most vigorous resistance, formed and carried and carried the bridge - the cannon by which it was defended, were taken, & the important position of Gunzburg, fell into our hands. Three attacks of the enemy were rendered abortive, and they retired with precipitation: the corps de reserve of Prince Murat arrived at Burgham, and intercepted the enemy during the night.
The circumstantial details of the battle (which cannot appear for a few days) will make known the names of the officers who have distinguished themselves.
The Emperor passed the night of the 17th & a part of the day of the 18th, between the corps of Marshals Ney and Lannes.
The activity of the French army, the extent and complicated nature of its operations, completely deceived and disconcerted the enemy. The conscripts display as much bravery and good conduct as the veteran soldiers. After a single discharge, they lose the name of conscripts, and aspire to the honourable title of soldiers. The weather has continued bad for several days: and the rains still continue: the army is notwithstanding in good health.
The enemy lost about 2500 men in the battle of Gunzburg. We made 1200 prisoners, and took 6 pieces of cannon. We have had 400 men killed and wounded. Major General D'Afre is among the prisoners.
The Emperor arrived at Augsburg on the 18th, at nine o'clock in the evening: The city has been occupied by our troops for two days past.
The communication between the enemy's army at Augsburg and Landsberg is already cut off, as also soon will be that of Füssen. Prince Murat, with the corps of Marshal's Ney and Lannes, is in pursuit of the enemy. Ten regiments have been withdrawn from the Austrian army of Italy, and are coming post haste to the Tyrol. Some of them have already been taken. Some Russian corps are also advancing, in the same way, towards the Inn: but the advantages of our position are such as to enable us to meet them without apprehension.
The Emperor was accommodated at Augsburg in the house of the former Elector of Treves, who treated, in a magnificent manner, both the Emperor and his suite, until the arrival of his baggage.
Paris, 25th Vendemaire, (Oct. 16.)
Fifth Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Augsburg, 20th Vendemaire, (12th Oct.)
Marshal Soult has arrived with his division of the army, at Landsberg, and has thereby cut off one of the greatest communications of the enemy: he arrived on the 19th, at 4 o'clock in the morning: he there met with the regiment of Cuirassiers of Prince Ferdinand, which, with 6 pieces of cannon, retreated by forced marches towards Ulm. Marshal Soult ordered it to be attacked by the 26th regiment of Chasseurs, by whom it was thrown into so much confusion, that it fled, leaving 120 soldiers prisoners, 1 lieutenant, 2 captains, and 2 pieces of cannon. Marshal Soult, who conceived they would continue their route towards Memmingen, had sent forward several regiments to cut off their retreat, but they had retired into the woods, where they rallied, and took refuge in the Tyrol.
Twenty pieces of cannon, and a part of the baggage of the enemy had passed on the 18th, through Landsberg. Marshal Soult dispatched Gen. Sebastiani in pursuit of them, with a brigade of dragoons. It is expected they will be overtaken.
On the 20th, Marshal Soult directed his march towards Memmingen, where he will arrive on the 21st about day-break.
Marshal Bernadotte continued his march the whole of the 19th, and his van-guard was within 2 leagues of Munich. The baggage of several Austrian Generals have fallen into the hands of our light troops. He has taken about 100 prisoners belonging to different regiments.
Marshal Davoust has marched towards Dachau. His van has arrived at Moosach. The Hussars of Blankenstein were routed by his Chasseurs, and he has made about 60 prisoners in different engagements.
Prince Murat, with the cavalry of reserve & the corps of Marshals Ney and Lannes, is posted opposite the enemy's army, the right of which occupies Memmingen, and the left Ulm.
Marshal Ney is on the Danube opposite Ulm. Marshal Lannes is at Weissenhorn. General Marmont, is endeavouring, by forced marches, to take a position on the heights of Illerheim; & Marshal Soult flanks from Memmingen, the right of the enemy.
The imperial guard has left Augsburg for Burgham, where the Emperor will probably arrive to-night.
A decisive action is about to take place. The Austrian army has almost all its communications cut off. It is now nearly in the same situation in which the army of Melas was at Marengo.
The Emperor was on the bridge of Lech when the army of Gen. Marmont passed it. He directed each regiment to form in a circle, and addressed them on the situation of the enemy, the near approach of a great engagement, and of the confidence he had in their bravery. This harangue took place in the midst of an immense fall of snow, the troops were in the mud up to their knees, and the weather extremely cold; but the words of the Emperor warmed them: and-listening to him, the soldier forgot his fatigues and privations, and became impatient for the hour of combat.
Marshal Bernadotte arrived at Munich on the 20th, at 6 o'clock in the morning: he had taken 800 prisoners and is in pursuit of the enemy. Prince Ferdinand was at Munich; it appears that he has abandoned his army of the Iller.
On no occasion have such great events been decided in less time. Before the expedition of two weeks, the fate of the campaign of the Austrian and Russian armies will be decided.
One of our journals has the following article, under date of "BERLIN, Oct. 4." A report is in circulation, that a revolution has taken place at Petersburg; the details of which are of so important a nature, that it would be imprudent to say more on the subject, until we
shall have received more particular and positive accounts of the transaction."
Positive accounts from Strasburg, which we have just received, announce the taking of Ulm. This is merely report, but we ought to be surprised at nothing, if we take into view the rapidity with which Napoleon I. executes his vast and complicated plans.
We have seen arrive at the same point, and nearly at the same moment, the armies from the coast of Breft, of La Manche, of the bank of the Zuyder Sea, and from those of the Baltic. We feel, we every where witness, the extraordinary genius which conceives and directs every thing. Behold the effect of that diversion which England has wished to produce upon the continent! How terrible a scourge to Europe, is the English Government!
VIENNA, Oct. 3.-General Kutusow, Commander in Chief of the Russian army, which is now marching through Lower Austria, is momentarily expected here between the 3d and 9th of this month, all the divisions of this army will have passed the Danube at two points, near Polten and near Kems. To accelerate the march of this army, 1600 wagons have been put in requisition in the different circles; a part of which has already been forwarded to meet the Russians.
The War has scarcely commenced, and we already experience all its calamities: the Court Gazette of the 28th, contains the following official article, which has thrown the whole capital into consternation. "The urgent necessities of the State renders the establishment of additional taxes necessary. They will be divided into three classes: to wit: 1st. An extraordinary tax upon funded property: a tax, according to rank, as already laid in the present year: and 2d. An extraordinary capitation tax. These heavy impositions, the weight is alone sufficient to ruin us, are, independent of enormous contributions in grain and forage which are demanded. The States of Bohemia, have addressed to the Governor, energetic remonstrances on the subject, which appear to be dictated by despair."
WURTEMBERG, Oct. 8.-His Highness the Elector Bavaria-palatine has been informed this day, by a courier, that the French army had passed the Danube, and that the Austrian troops had retreated. The troops of the army under the command of Lieut. Gen. Duroc, must also by this time, have passed that river. Our most serene elector yesterday received intelligence from the imperial residence of a very satisfactory nature.
The Bavarian army, in conjunction with that of Marshal Bernadotte, has entered the Upper Palatinate. The officers write, that it is necessary to make war on the side of Frenchmen in order to learn how to act without loss of time. No heavy baggage, no tents, except those of the Generals. Every one is on foot, and on the alert: instead of bread, biscuit made of excellent flour, which is extremely nourishing. We progress from 10 to 12 leagues daily.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 10.-The vast plan conceived by the Emperor Napoleon begins to develop itself. The different corps of the army of Germany have at this moment arrived at these respective points of action. The principal object of this sudden, and well directed movement is to prevent the junction of the Russian army with the main army of the Austrians, by cutting off the latter and throwing it back upon the Tyrol. For this purpose, a great part of the French forces has advanced towards Donawerth and Ingolstadt, to make itself master of the Danube, to pass that river, and to flank the Austrians upon the Iller, from Ulm to Memmingen. This appears to be the plan of the French, and every thing announces, that it will be crowned with success.
Letters from Stuttgart and other places thro' which the Emperor has passed, give an astonishing idea of the activity of this monarch. The day of his arrival at Ludwigsburg, although very much fatigued, he paid a visit to the Elector and his lady. At 10 o'clock in the morning he retired to rest, and rose at three. He has constantly 900 horses in his suite, saddled and ready to set off at a moment's warning: so that no one knows the hour of their departure or destination.
NEW-YORK, December 7.
INTERESTING FOREIGN NEWS.
From Late Greenock papers, received at the office of the Commercial Advertiser.
BERLIN, September 25. Important circumstances have happened within these few days. A courier from Vienna brought to our court a letter, in which the emperor Alexander announces that 3 Russian armies are on their march, & will traverse Prussia. This arrogance, this violation of the independence of the Prussian territories, has irritated the king and his council to such a degree that they have unanimously decided to repel force by force. At the breaking up of the council, 15 millions of crowns were drawn from the royal treasury, and couriered to every quarter to recall all furloughs, and put in motion the whole of the Prussian forces.
GLASGOW, September 29.
The following is the proclamation of the emperor to the army:
"SOLDIERS! The war of the third coalition has begun. The Austrian army has passed the Inn, violated treaties, and has attacked and driven our ally from his capital. You yourselves have been compelled to advance by forced marches to the defence of our frontiers. Already you have passed the Rhine. We will not stop till we have secured the independence of the Germanic body, assisted our allies, and confounded the pride of unjust aggressors. We will not again make peace without a sufficient guarantee. Our policy shall no more give way to our generosity."
"Soldiers, your emperor is in the midst of you - you are only the advanced guard of a great people. If it should be necessary, they will all rise at my voice to confound and dissolve this new league which has been formed by the hatred and the gold of England. But, soldiers, we shall have forced marches to make, fatigues and privations of every kind to endure. Whatever obstacles may be opposed to us, we will overcome them, and we will take no rest until we have planted our eagles on the territory of our allies."
"By order of his majesty - The Major general of his grand army, "BERTHIER."
PADUA, Sept. 21.
The Archduke Charles arrived here yesterday at his head quarters, and this day he circulated the following address among his army:
"On my arrival, no business presses more upon me than to inform the army that I am again at its head and have taken the command upon me. I hope, from the recollection of former occurrences, so glorious for his majesty's arms, that if war should be inevitable, contrary to his majesty's sincere desire, I shall find in the army that ancient spirit of confidence and perseverance, that unshaken readiness in danger, that obedient bravery, and (I cannot mention it without being feebly affected) that attachment to my person and confidence in me, by which the most memorable days of my life have been distinguished, and which have led to actions for the welfare of the monarchy that can never be forgotten. I doubt not but the army will remember at every period of my life, the ease and attachment with which I shared its fate, both in prosperity and adversity."
"Above all things I recommend to the commanders of large or small bodies, to instil into the troops
the true military virtues: a rigid discipline, patience, obedience and constancy. The spirit of discontent, obstinacy, stubbornness, drinking and gambling, as well as every species of vice which undermines men's morals must be extirpated in the army; and I shall seriously hold the commanders responsible for the observance of this exhortation."
"That the business at head quarters may be managed according to a settled plan, I have divided the whole administration into four parts, each of which is to have its separate functions."
The further regulations on this subject are amply detailed in a printed ordinance."
From the Batavian State Gazette.
RATISBON, Sept. 25.
On the 23d inst. the French charge d'Affaires, Bacher, transmitted to the Directorial Minister, for communication to the Diet, the following note:
"The present circumstances make it the duty of his majesty the emperor of the French to concentrate his army in order to provide for the protection of his frontiers, which are so evidently menaced."
"His majesty has therefore been obliged to recall the greatest part of his army which he had in the territory of Hanover, and those troops being in the heart of Germany, could not do otherwise than pass through a part of the empire to get to the place of their destination."
"But although the motives and the intention of their passage are most clearly pointed out by the present state of affairs, which is known to the whole world, and it is consequently impossible to misconstrue them; nevertheless, in order to preclude any observations which malignity might suggest to misinterpret them, his majesty has charged the undersigned to give the Germanic diet those explanations which are contained in the present note."
Ratisbon, 4th Complementary day, year 13, (21st Sept.)
(Signed) "BACHER."
HAGUE, October 7.
The following letter addressed by the emperor of the French and king of Italy, from Strasburg, the 29th of September last, to his excellency the pensionary, confirms not only the measures of our security already taken by his majesty in the events of the enemy's landing upon our coast, but shows, at the same time, how well his majesty appreciates the character of the Batavian nation:
"My very dear and great Friend! I have been obliged to withdraw my army from Holland, to make head against an impious coalition, which the gold and the intrigues of England have formed against me and my allies. I have commanded in my empire the formation of national guards for the defence of my frontiers - You will be aware that, in the present circumstances, the friends of their country must take up arms to repel those bands, eager for pillage, whom England would throw into their shores. However, let not the inhabitants of Holland be alarmed - My armies of reserve, of Boulogne and Mentz, are more than sufficient to force the troops which defend their coasts, and to prevent any army who violate the Batavian territory from re-embarking. In the present circumstances, my very dear and great friend, I depend upon your zeal and patriotism. The cares of war do not so entirely absorb my attention, that I shall not constantly watch for the concerns of the Batavian country. An army might indeed land, but be assured that it would not re-embark. However I call upon the courage and patriotism of the Batavians to confound the hatred of the tyrants of the sea, and to secure that part of the continent from the invasion of the pirates."
"Herewith I pray God to take you, my very dear and great friend, under his holy protection. "NAPOLEON."
Strasburg, 7th Vendemaire, year 14 (29 Sept.)
NEW-YORK, December 10.
The brig Young Edward, Morris, in 41 days from Bordeaux, arrived last evening within the Hook; and the captain, who came up in a pilot boat, obligingly favoured us with papers one day later, than those received by the Lydia at Philadelphia.
The consul of the United States at Bordeaux issued a notice on the 25th of October, that from that date all vessels purchased there by his countrymen would not obtain from him a consular certificate. Mer. Ado.
Paris, 25th Vendemaire (27th Oct.)
The Electors of Bavaria, of Wurtemberg and of Baden, have made common cause with France. The first of these has issued a formal exposition of the motives which have governed his conduct towards Austria.
The campaign has just opened with a victory the more glorious as it was not purchased by a great effusion of human blood. This action is the first result of the vastest plan that a Great Commander could ever conceive. The march of the Grand Army was a sure guarantee of its triumphs; so indeed, even before the first news of it had been received, the public opinion was at perfect ease. It seems that the war is already made, and that peace is ready to be renewed. Stocks never experienced a greater rise, nor a more substantial support. On the other side, the Austrian Monarchy never was in a more critical situation. The Emperor Francis, abandoned by the great vassals whom he has so imprudently provoked, ill served by an ally, who perhaps speculates upon his losses, will soon have no other resource, but the magnanimity of a vanquisher who has never abused victory.
Twelve battalions of Grenadiers and four squadrons of Cuirassiers are the main body of a great army; the loss of them must throw a damp upon the Austrians. Besides, we see among them no organized army, no decided plan, no general capable of stopping the impetuous march of the great Gallo-German army. The name of the commander who was at first designated seems to be condemned to ridicule; the affair which has recently taken place, finishes his reputation.
These events will make a very strange revolution amongst the English Gazettiers, who had the trumpet already in their mouth to found the victories of the third coalition! What has ever ruined the English Ministry, what will again ruin them in the war, is the blindness with which they give themselves up to fantastical projects. On the one hand, they have always computed the aggressive power and the military means of France upon too narrow a scale: on the other, they have ever considered as efficacious, alliances utterly impossible; they thought to unite for their profit interests absolutely irreconcilable; they have constantly exaggerated means of attack impossible to realise. Thus they had no less a plan a month ago, than to attack the French in Italy, in Spain, in Vendee, in Holland and Hanover. But when the news of to day reaches London, the people will begin to perceive the emptiness and folly of the projects of the ministry, that Russia can neither march in concert with Austria nor save her from a defeat already decided. They will perhaps begin to acknowledge, that the money voted for subsidies, might have been better employed; and they will think themselves very happy if they do not serve for the aggrandizement of the power whom they made such a cowardly attempt to destroy; an attempt, which even deprives them of the vain glory of fighting France single handed.
From the information received, it appears that twelve Austrian regiments have quitted Italy to reinforce the army of Bavaria.
The cannon has been firing all the morning
to announce the victory obtained by the grand army at Gunzburg.
Report says that the army has entered Ulm. Letter of the Emperor and King, to the Prefect and Mayor of the city of Paris.
Gentlemen, the Prefect and Mayor of our Good City of Paris.
Our troops have had an engagement with the Austrians, near Wertingen, defeated twelve battalions of grenadiers - all their artillery is taken, also a great number of prisoners, and eight standards. We have resolved to make a present of the colours to our good city of Paris & two pieces of cannon to be placed in the hotel de ville. We desire, then our good city of Paris will recognize in this affair our affection for her, which will be so much the more dear to her, as it were her governor who commanded our troops in the engagement of Wertingen. This letter having no other object, we pray God to have you in his holy keeping.
At the imperial head quarters at Augsburg, 18 Vendemaire (18th October) 1805. (Signed) NAPOLEON.
Borders of the Danube, 9th October.
The division under Marshal Ney, and for some other divisions of cavalry, which he found between Nesselheim and Illenfeld, are rapidly marching towards Ulm, by the right of the river Danube, and passing by Dillingen, Lauingen and Gunfingen. They write that the Austrians intended to evacuate Ulm to-day or to-morrow.
Many large magazines belonging to the Austrians, have fallen into the French hands.
We learn that the Archduke Charles has transferred his head quarters from Padua to Vaceiza.
The Austrian troops near to Bichkirch are about to retire to the frontiers of the Swiss, and to abandon the redoubt which they held.
STRASBURG, 20th Vendemaire.
We have just now learned the official news that Prince Murat has obtained a complete victory over the Austrians after a severe contest which lasted many hours, the Prince surrounded an Austrian division of 15,000 men, made them lay down their arms, and took them prisoners.
The division under Marshal Augereau, is expected daily.
STUTTGARD, Oct. 9th.
We have just been informed of the capture of the towns of Bopfingen and Nordlingen, by the troops under the command of Marshals Lannes and Ney. The troops under General Bernadotte and Marmont are expected in the environs of Neubourg. The Bavarian troops under General Deroy has arrived at Eichstätt, and occupied it after having forced the Austrians to evacuate it.
The Austrians have evacuated almost the whole of the Upper Palatinate; there only remain two regiments of Horse.
The Emperor of Austria, arrived at Vienna on the 30th September, the Emperor of Russia was daily expected at the same place.
The vast plans conceived by the Emperor Napoleon, have commenced. The different divisions of the army of Holland have reached the different places where they are to act. The principal object of these movements is to prevent the reunion of the Russian army with the Grand Austrian army; and such is the nature of these movements, that every thing seems to combine to insure complete success.
It is said Prince Paul of Wurtemberg accompanies his Majesty the Emperor of the French in this campaign.
MANHEIM, 9th October.
The Provincial Magistrates of Bohemia have addressed a strong remonstrance to the Emperor of Austria remonstrating against the Russian army passing through their territory, and stating how much the country had suffered formerly on similar account.
By letters from Stuttgart and other places through which, Napoleon, the Emperor, has passed we learn, that it is impossible to conceive of the acting of this monarch; there are always three hundred horsemen in his retinue, who neither know the hour of departure or place of destination until the very moment: at one o'clock in the night he goes to bed, and frequently is on his horse at three o'clock.
WURTEMBERG, October 5. All exportation of grain from principalities of Wurtemberg and Bamberg, is prohibited, under penalty of confiscation; also from Dantzig; at the latter, horses are also prohibited.
STRAALSUND, 4th October. The Russian troops just arrived are embarking. In spite of the positive manner in which this news is announced, it is difficult to believe that Russia is determined

The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 17th DECEMBER.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
No. 1.
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The Marquis delivered himself in the French language; from my imperfect knowledge of French, it is probable...
The prospect of a retrocession of the west bank of the Mississippi is now, and has always been the theme of the Spanish officers...
This is all the information I have as yet, but have dispatched an express to procure a more ample knowledge...
It is not necessary, I flatter myself, that I should express what pains our government has taken and how unceasingly scrupulous it has been to maintain and constantly to preserve with that of the United States...
After this explicit narrative I hope your excellency will make the necessary dispositions for the return of the inhabitants...
I was informed that a number of armed men, subjects of the king of Spain, on the 3d inst. entered this territory...
This letter, Sir, is dispatched to you by a special messenger, in order that your excellency may be speedily advised...
I have received your letter dated the 6th inst. in answer to mine of the 6th inst. I received information that some days before...
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. DELINQUENT Shareholders, on the 8th Requisition, are hereby Notified...
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given, That the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike...
PUBLIC SALE. On Tuesday the 17th day of December next, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder...
TO BE RENTED OR SOLD. To the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 3d day of January next...
WILL BE SOLD. All the Stock of Cattle, Horses, Mules, Sheep, Hogs, &c. Plantation Utensils...
WILL BE SOLD. At Public Auction, on the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the 6th day of January...
ELLIS & ALLAN. Have just received by the Ships Prudent and George from Liverpool, and Sable from London...
FOR HIRE, the ensuing year. A BLACKSMITH, perhaps inferior to none in Virginia...
MILITARY CERTIFICATES. FOR SALE, Certificates of this State, bearing interest of 6 per cent...
DOCTOR LAROS. BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city, and the Public generally...
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. A GREABLE to authority vested in me by the will of the late Samuel Swan...
THE subscriber begs leave to present his thanks to the public; for the readiness with which they have purchased his pamphlet...
HOUSTON'S newly invented PATENT ME-TALLIC HONE, may be had at Mr. Geo. Greenhow's store...
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality...
A NEW TAVERN. REUBEN BURNLEY respectfully informs the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment...
NOTICE. BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me by John Kelso, to secure the payment of a debt due by him...
GEORGE WILY, BROKER & COMMISSION MERCHANT, Near the Basin, BUYS and sells all kinds of Produce...
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND, MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion...
ENOCH SULLIVAN, SILVER, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELLER, RETURNS his grateful thanks to his friends and the public...
AUBIN LA FOREST, TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the twentieth inst. a negro man who calls himself TOM BUSH...
Various small advertisements and notices on the far right edge of the page, including mentions of dates and locations like 'Richmond, Dec. 10.' and 'Charlottesville, November 29.'.