The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-01-01 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 73]
NUMBER 73]
RICHMOND, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1, 1807.
RICHMOND, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1, 1807.
[VOLUME 3.]
[VOLUME 3.]
Sales at Auction.
Sales at Auction.
On Friday the 16th January next, will positively be sold by the Subscribers, on the premises at 11 o'clock A. M. for approved endorsed negotiable notes at 90 days:
On Friday the 16th January next, will positively be sold by the Subscribers, on the premises at 11 o'clock A. M. for approved endorsed negotiable notes at 90 days:
FOUR valuable LOTS, containing by survey 1/4 of an acre each making the half acre Lot known in the plan of the city, by the No. 214, and nearly opposite to the Lot in front of the residence of William Hayes, Esq.
FOUR valuable LOTS, containing by survey 1/4 of an acre each making the half acre Lot known in the plan of the city, by the No. 214, and nearly opposite to the Lot in front of the residence of William Hayes, Esq.
Dec. 27. PROSSER & MONCURE, Auc'rs. rdf.
Dec. 27. PROSSER & MONCURE, Auc'rs. rdf.
Sales at Auction.
Sales at Auction.
VALUABLE LOTS—FOR SALE. On a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, On Tuesday the 13th day of January next, at noon, on the premises, will be offered for sale by public auction: FOUR half acre LOTS adjoining each other, & forming what is usually called a square, described in the plan of the city, by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160.
VALUABLE LOTS—FOR SALE. On a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, On Tuesday the 13th day of January next, at noon, on the premises, will be offered for sale by public auction: FOUR half acre LOTS adjoining each other, & forming what is usually called a square, described in the plan of the city, by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160.
Dec. 27. Darnallam, Foster and Satchell, Auc'rs. ep rdf.
Dec. 27. Darnallam, Foster and Satchell, Auc'rs. ep rdf.
IN CHANCERY.
IN CHANCERY.
Potomack County Court, October 16, 1806. Tarleton Cox, against, Josiah Thompson, executor of Josiah Thompson, deceased, and Thomas Watkins, Def'ts.
Potomack County Court, October 16, 1806. Tarleton Cox, against, Josiah Thompson, executor of Josiah Thompson, deceased, and Thomas Watkins, Def'ts.
THIS day came the Plaintiff by John Lane, Esq. his attorney, and the defendant, Josiah Thompson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of this state: Therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney aforesaid, it is ordered that the said defendant Josiah Thompson appear here on the third Wednesday in February next, and answer the Plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court, house of this county for two successive court days.
THIS day came the Plaintiff by John Lane, Esq. his attorney, and the defendant, Josiah Thompson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to law, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of this state: Therefore, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney aforesaid, it is ordered that the said defendant Josiah Thompson appear here on the third Wednesday in February next, and answer the Plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news-paper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court, house of this county for two successive court days.
Nov. 21. A Copy. Teste, JAMES PONDEXTER, Cl'k. eot3m4.
Nov. 21. A Copy. Teste, JAMES PONDEXTER, Cl'k. eot3m4.
IN CHANCERY.
IN CHANCERY.
Louisa County, October Court, 1806. Joseph Beckley against, Robert Bell, Benjamin Henson, James Bates and Warner Broadus, Def'ts.
Louisa County, October Court, 1806. Joseph Beckley against, Robert Bell, Benjamin Henson, James Bates and Warner Broadus, Def'ts.
THE defendant Robert Bell, not having entered his appearance and given security, according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state: therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney; It is ordered and decreed by the court that the said defendant Bell, do appear here on the second Monday in January next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public news papers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of this county on some court day.
THE defendant Robert Bell, not having entered his appearance and given security, according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state: therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney; It is ordered and decreed by the court that the said defendant Bell, do appear here on the second Monday in January next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public news papers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of this county on some court day.
Nov. 11. A Copy. Teste, JOHN PONDEXTER, C. L. C. eot3m.
Nov. 11. A Copy. Teste, JOHN PONDEXTER, C. L. C. eot3m.
By a resolution of the Common Council of the City of Richmond, passed the 17th of December 1806, the Clerk of the said Council is directed to cause to be published in the Enquirer, the first and second sections of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance for establishing a regular police in the City of Richmond and its liberties," passed on that day, once a week for three weeks successively, which sections are as follows:
By a resolution of the Common Council of the City of Richmond, passed the 17th of December 1806, the Clerk of the said Council is directed to cause to be published in the Enquirer, the first and second sections of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance for establishing a regular police in the City of Richmond and its liberties," passed on that day, once a week for three weeks successively, which sections are as follows:
SEC. 1. Be it ordained by the President and Common Council of the City of Richmond in Common Hall assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, that every person who shall hereafter move to the said city, shall, within one month after he or she shall remove to the same, report to the Mayor for the time being, whether it be his or her wish to become a resident thereof and the occupation, if any, pursued by him or her; and also the number of free persons belonging to his or her family, ascertaining therein their names, ages, and sexes; whereupon the said Mayor with the concurrence of some other magistrate of the city, may, if they see cause, rule such person to give security, in such sum as they may think sufficient, that he or she, his or her family, or any member thereof, will not within the space of twelve months become a charge to the city, and that he or she will, during that term, pay all taxes and assessments of the Corporation; and every person failing to make such report and to give such security when required, shall be liable to be removed from the city at the discretion of any two magistrates thereof. On failure of such information being given to the Mayor by any person removing to this city within the time specified, any constable who may first give such information, shall be entitled to receive from every person twenty-five cents for each member of his family which may have been so reported by such constable to be recoverable by warrant before any Magistrate, if payment thereof be refused.
SEC. 1. Be it ordained by the President and Common Council of the City of Richmond in Common Hall assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, that every person who shall hereafter move to the said city, shall, within one month after he or she shall remove to the same, report to the Mayor for the time being, whether it be his or her wish to become a resident thereof and the occupation, if any, pursued by him or her; and also the number of free persons belonging to his or her family, ascertaining therein their names, ages, and sexes; whereupon the said Mayor with the concurrence of some other magistrate of the city, may, if they see cause, rule such person to give security, in such sum as they may think sufficient, that he or she, his or her family, or any member thereof, will not within the space of twelve months become a charge to the city, and that he or she will, during that term, pay all taxes and assessments of the Corporation; and every person failing to make such report and to give such security when required, shall be liable to be removed from the city at the discretion of any two magistrates thereof. On failure of such information being given to the Mayor by any person removing to this city within the time specified, any constable who may first give such information, shall be entitled to receive from every person twenty-five cents for each member of his family which may have been so reported by such constable to be recoverable by warrant before any Magistrate, if payment thereof be refused.
SEC. 2. And be it further ordained that every person residing within the city who is owner of slaves, shall annually, in the month of March, register with the commissioner of the city taxes all the slaves in his or her possession, designating their names, ages, and sexes, and that all persons residing within the city or its liberties, who hire slaves by the year, shall in like manner, in the said month of March, register with the said commissioner, the names of all slaves hired by him or her and the names of the person or persons of whom the same shall be hired; and any person or persons who shall hire slaves from others, who shall fail to make such register shall forfeit and pay the sum of one Dollar for each slave hired by him and not registered. And all owners of slaves who shall fail to make registry of such slaves according to the directions of this Ordinance, shall forfeit and pay the sum of one Dollar, which penalties shall be recovered by warrant before any magistrate, one moiety for the use of the informer, and the other for the benefit of the city.
SEC. 2. And be it further ordained that every person residing within the city who is owner of slaves, shall annually, in the month of March, register with the commissioner of the city taxes all the slaves in his or her possession, designating their names, ages, and sexes, and that all persons residing within the city or its liberties, who hire slaves by the year, shall in like manner, in the said month of March, register with the said commissioner, the names of all slaves hired by him or her and the names of the person or persons of whom the same shall be hired; and any person or persons who shall hire slaves from others, who shall fail to make such register shall forfeit and pay the sum of one Dollar for each slave hired by him and not registered. And all owners of slaves who shall fail to make registry of such slaves according to the directions of this Ordinance, shall forfeit and pay the sum of one Dollar, which penalties shall be recovered by warrant before any magistrate, one moiety for the use of the informer, and the other for the benefit of the city.
The ordinance from which the above sections are taken commences and will be in force on the first day of February next.
The ordinance from which the above sections are taken commences and will be in force on the first day of February next.
Dec. 23. N. SHEPPARD, C. C. C. iaw3t.
Dec. 23. N. SHEPPARD, C. C. C. iaw3t.
COOK SHOP, AND OYSTER HOUSE.
COOK SHOP, AND OYSTER HOUSE.
GEORGE WATSON, has removed from the House adjoining the Union-Tavern, to the first Cross-Street above the Eagle-Tavern, leading to the Basin, where he has opened a COOK SHOP and OYSTER HOUSE for the entertainment of his friends and customers, at all hours of the day, and till 9 o'clock at night. Having procured a good French Cook, he will furnish good Soup, Beef Steak, Mutton Chops, &c. &c. &c. and the best OYSTERS can be procured in Richmond.
GEORGE WATSON, has removed from the House adjoining the Union-Tavern, to the first Cross-Street above the Eagle-Tavern, leading to the Basin, where he has opened a COOK SHOP and OYSTER HOUSE for the entertainment of his friends and customers, at all hours of the day, and till 9 o'clock at night. Having procured a good French Cook, he will furnish good Soup, Beef Steak, Mutton Chops, &c. &c. &c. and the best OYSTERS can be procured in Richmond.
Nov. 14. ewstf.
Nov. 14. ewstf.
TO BE RENTED.
TO BE RENTED.
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family.
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family.
Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the Chebied in hand) at the corner of the Street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitehead, Serjeant of the City, or to
Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the Chebied in hand) at the corner of the Street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitehead, Serjeant of the City, or to
February 25. JACOB I. COHEN. (lawtf)
February 25. JACOB I. COHEN. (lawtf)
Having been disappointed in selling my Land in Surry County, some time past advertised in this paper,
Having been disappointed in selling my Land in Surry County, some time past advertised in this paper,
NOW offer for sale the FARM whereon I live, containing six hundred acres, situated on the fourth bank of James River, five miles above Smithfield, & thirty-five from Norfolk. The elevated situation of this place gives a prospect of the River ten miles across and thirty miles on the opposite shore, and perhaps incloses it to the most beautiful water prospect on any river in the State. The advantages and luxuries, that, with very little trouble, can be drawn from this source in abundance, are not only convenient but substantial to a large family. There are extensive orchards of well chosen apple trees on the Land, and a well selected assortment of spring and summer fruits, grafted and inoculated. Ten years residence on this place with a large family has proved it as healthy as elsewhere, and for two or three years past, we have been much more so. I flatter myself that a view of the improvements and soil will not disappoint any person desirous of making a permanent settlement on the River, (for such are not often offered for sale.) The terms will be made accommodating to the purchaser.
NOW offer for sale the FARM whereon I live, containing six hundred acres, situated on the fourth bank of James River, five miles above Smithfield, & thirty-five from Norfolk. The elevated situation of this place gives a prospect of the River ten miles across and thirty miles on the opposite shore, and perhaps incloses it to the most beautiful water prospect on any river in the State. The advantages and luxuries, that, with very little trouble, can be drawn from this source in abundance, are not only convenient but substantial to a large family. There are extensive orchards of well chosen apple trees on the Land, and a well selected assortment of spring and summer fruits, grafted and inoculated. Ten years residence on this place with a large family has proved it as healthy as elsewhere, and for two or three years past, we have been much more so. I flatter myself that a view of the improvements and soil will not disappoint any person desirous of making a permanent settlement on the River, (for such are not often offered for sale.) The terms will be made accommodating to the purchaser.
Dec. 20. RICHARD COOKE. oaw4w.
Dec. 20. RICHARD COOKE. oaw4w.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE taken the new BRICK TENEMENT fronting the cross street leading from Col. May's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co.
HAVE taken the new BRICK TENEMENT fronting the cross street leading from Col. May's Bridge, and opposite Messrs. John and Robert Gamble's where they offer for sale under the firm of ISAAC WINSTON, & Co.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
  Old Madeira Wine,  Olives,    Do. Sherry do.  Capers,    Beil Cognac Brandy,  Anchovies,    Do. Antigua Rum,  Nutmegs    Do. Holland Gin,  Mace,    Hubbert's Brown Stout,  Cloves,    Do. Porter,  Cinnamon,    Claret of superior quality,  Barley Sugar,    Best Spanish Segars.  Sugar Candy,    Loaf Sugar  Early-Sugar Killes,    Gunpowder,  Sugar Almonds,    Imperial  Brandy Preferves,    Young Hyson,  Box Raisins,    and  Soft Shell'd Almonds,    Souchong,  Currants,    Best Green Coffee,  Plain Barley,    First quality Chocolate,  Playing Cards,    Do. do. Brown Sugar,  Bottle Corks,    Molasses,  Purry in bladders,    German Steel,  Nail Rods,    Rice,  German Steel,    Patent Shot,  Blistered do.    English F.F. Gunpowder,  Plain qt. Decanters,    Brown Soap,  Do. Wine Glasses,    Mould Candles,  Qt. Tumblers,    Northern Cheese,  Pt. do.    Ground Ginger,  Half pt. do.    Black Pepper,  Green pocket Bottles,    Allspice,  Elegant Globe Lamps,    Salt Petre,  Window Glass 10 by 12.    Allum,  Do. do. 8 by 10.    Brimstone,  China Coffee cups & saucers.    Copperas,  Do. Tea do.    Gin of superior quality,  Do. Teapots,    Fig Blue,  Do. Sugar dishes,    Search,  Do. Creampots,    Bengal Indigo,  Do. Slop Bowls,    London Mustard,  Do. half gl. do.    Dixons Belt do.  With a general assortment    Cayenne Pepper,  of Stone & Queens Ware.  
  Old Madeira Wine,  Olives,    Do. Sherry do.  Capers,    Beil Cognac Brandy,  Anchovies,    Do. Antigua Rum,  Nutmegs    Do. Holland Gin,  Mace,    Hubbert's Brown Stout,  Cloves,    Do. Porter,  Cinnamon,    Claret of superior quality,  Barley Sugar,    Best Spanish Segars.  Sugar Candy,    Loaf Sugar  Early-Sugar Killes,    Gunpowder,  Sugar Almonds,    Imperial  Brandy Preferves,    Young Hyson,  Box Raisins,    and  Soft Shell'd Almonds,    Souchong,  Currants,    Best Green Coffee,  Plain Barley,    First quality Chocolate,  Playing Cards,    Do. do. Brown Sugar,  Bottle Corks,    Molasses,  Purry in bladders,    German Steel,  Nail Rods,    Rice,  German Steel,    Patent Shot,  Blistered do.    English F.F. Gunpowder,  Plain qt. Decanters,    Brown Soap,  Do. Wine Glasses,    Mould Candles,  Qt. Tumblers,    Northern Cheese,  Pt. do.    Ground Ginger,  Half pt. do.    Black Pepper,  Green pocket Bottles,    Allspice,  Elegant Globe Lamps,    Salt Petre,  Window Glass 10 by 12.    Allum,  Do. do. 8 by 10.    Brimstone,  China Coffee cups & saucers.    Copperas,  Do. Tea do.    Gin of superior quality,  Do. Teapots,    Fig Blue,  Do. Sugar dishes,    Search,  Do. Creampots,    Bengal Indigo,  Do. Slop Bowls,    London Mustard,  Do. half gl. do.    Dixons Belt do.  With a general assortment    Cayenne Pepper,  of Stone & Queens Ware.  
N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two-thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce.
N. B. Having supplied ourselves with more than two-thirds of the above articles with cash in Philadelphia, we are enabled to dispose of them on the most moderate terms, for cash or country produce.
ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH. Nov. 11. oaw3m.
ISAAC WINSTON, JOHN BAUGH. Nov. 11. oaw3m.
CASH will be given for 50 to 100,000 Red Oak BARREL STAVES & HEADING, by SAMUEL MYERS. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE.
CASH will be given for 50 to 100,000 Red Oak BARREL STAVES & HEADING, by SAMUEL MYERS. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE.
A well finished Philadelphia made CHARIOT, with Plated Harness, which, being second hand, will be sold very cheap. December 16. iaw3t.
A well finished Philadelphia made CHARIOT, with Plated Harness, which, being second hand, will be sold very cheap. December 16. iaw3t.
TEN Dollars independent of legal charges, will be given for apprehending BOB alias BOB HICKMAN, a dark mulatto man about 25 years old. He was taken by Harry Muth, Esq. at the Coal Pits, from whence he fled. I believe that he was raised in King William county, where I understand he is now looking: after leaving the Coal Pits he was some time about Manahawken, where he was once or twice taken, but effected his escape. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to me in the city of Richmond. DANIEL WILSON. December 2. oawtf.
TEN Dollars independent of legal charges, will be given for apprehending BOB alias BOB HICKMAN, a dark mulatto man about 25 years old. He was taken by Harry Muth, Esq. at the Coal Pits, from whence he fled. I believe that he was raised in King William county, where I understand he is now looking: after leaving the Coal Pits he was some time about Manahawken, where he was once or twice taken, but effected his escape. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to me in the city of Richmond. DANIEL WILSON. December 2. oawtf.
NEW STORE. TO BE SOLD CHEAP, OPPOSITE THE EAGLE TAVERN.VERN. SIMPSON MORRIS, From London, begs leave to inform the public, that he has just imported from London, a large assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, fit for the approaching season, which he offers now for sale, on very low terms at the above house, viz.
NEW STORE. TO BE SOLD CHEAP, OPPOSITE THE EAGLE TAVERN.VERN. SIMPSON MORRIS, From London, begs leave to inform the public, that he has just imported from London, a large assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, fit for the approaching season, which he offers now for sale, on very low terms at the above house, viz.
BLACK and Colored Men's, Women's and Children's Worsted Hose; also, Men's, Women's and Children's assorted White Cotton Hose of excellent quality, with and without Lace Clocks; also, Women's Broadcloth, Plain Velveteens, Cut Velveteens, Corduroys, Thicksetts, Bennet's patent Cord, Toilets; Stockings, breeches, pieces, Swandown, Florentine Silk, Black Twilled Sarsenet, Black and White French and Bruffel Laces, Fresh new pattern Ribbands, Bandannas Handkerchiefs; a handsome assortment of Printed and Twilled Shawls, Durants of different colors, Common and Fine 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Fine Long Lawns, Sheetings, White Corded Dimities, Cheque for Aprons, Bed Furnitures, Printed Calicoes, a large assortment of Fine Plain and Fancy Mullin, Cambric Mullin; also, Real French Cambric, Red and White Flannels, Printed Dimity, Printed and White Quiltings and Marcellies, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. December 11. oawtf.
BLACK and Colored Men's, Women's and Children's Worsted Hose; also, Men's, Women's and Children's assorted White Cotton Hose of excellent quality, with and without Lace Clocks; also, Women's Broadcloth, Plain Velveteens, Cut Velveteens, Corduroys, Thicksetts, Bennet's patent Cord, Toilets; Stockings, breeches, pieces, Swandown, Florentine Silk, Black Twilled Sarsenet, Black and White French and Bruffel Laces, Fresh new pattern Ribbands, Bandannas Handkerchiefs; a handsome assortment of Printed and Twilled Shawls, Durants of different colors, Common and Fine 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Fine Long Lawns, Sheetings, White Corded Dimities, Cheque for Aprons, Bed Furnitures, Printed Calicoes, a large assortment of Fine Plain and Fancy Mullin, Cambric Mullin; also, Real French Cambric, Red and White Flannels, Printed Dimity, Printed and White Quiltings and Marcellies, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. December 11. oawtf.
WANTED immediately, ten ton of clean Merchandise Hems, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. Dec. 20. ewstf.
WANTED immediately, ten ton of clean Merchandise Hems, for which a liberal price will be given in cash. PROSSER & MONCURE. Dec. 20. ewstf.
Dec. 20. ewstf.
Dec. 20. ewstf.
JAMES WORRELL,
JAMES WORRELL,
HAS lately received a general and carefully assorted stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Patent Medicines, &c. &c. which he offers for sale, at the first corner store, above the Eagle Tavern, lately occupied by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson.
HAS lately received a general and carefully assorted stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Patent Medicines, &c. &c. which he offers for sale, at the first corner store, above the Eagle Tavern, lately occupied by Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson.
His articles have been selected at the first quality, and will be put up with the greatest care and exactness, on the lowest possible terms. The whole of his compound medicines, have been made by himself, with the most scrupulous attention, to the directions of the different Pharmacopoeias.
His articles have been selected at the first quality, and will be put up with the greatest care and exactness, on the lowest possible terms. The whole of his compound medicines, have been made by himself, with the most scrupulous attention, to the directions of the different Pharmacopoeias.
Physicians favouring him with their prescriptions, and country Merchants with their orders, may depend on their being executed punctually and with dispatch.
Physicians favouring him with their prescriptions, and country Merchants with their orders, may depend on their being executed punctually and with dispatch.
N. B. He has lately received from Dr. Solomon's agent, at New-York, a fresh supply of those invaluable medicines, the Balm of Gilead and Anti Impetigines. November 28. oawtf.
N. B. He has lately received from Dr. Solomon's agent, at New-York, a fresh supply of those invaluable medicines, the Balm of Gilead and Anti Impetigines. November 28. oawtf.
To be sold to the highest bidder on the premises on Tuesday the 10th of February next, agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, dec'd.
To be sold to the highest bidder on the premises on Tuesday the 10th of February next, agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, dec'd.
THREE hundred and seventy acres of LAND, lying in the upper part of Mathews County, pleasantly situated on the Piankatank River, commanding an extensive view of the Chesapeake, and affording the finest Fish and Oysters in abundance. The Land is of good quality, lies level, is well watered and the form almost a regular square, two sides of which are bounded by the river and a navigable Creek, so that one half of the Land may be said to be enclosed by water. The improvements are a commodious Dwelling-House, two story high, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Overseers House, Barn, &c. a very handsome young Apple Orchard of about four hundred trees of well selected fruit.
THREE hundred and seventy acres of LAND, lying in the upper part of Mathews County, pleasantly situated on the Piankatank River, commanding an extensive view of the Chesapeake, and affording the finest Fish and Oysters in abundance. The Land is of good quality, lies level, is well watered and the form almost a regular square, two sides of which are bounded by the river and a navigable Creek, so that one half of the Land may be said to be enclosed by water. The improvements are a commodious Dwelling-House, two story high, Kitchen, Smoke-House, Overseers House, Barn, &c. a very handsome young Apple Orchard of about four hundred trees of well selected fruit.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date which shall be remitted on punctual payment.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date which shall be remitted on punctual payment.
WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Exec'r. N. B. Any person wishing to view the above, will apply to Mr. Spark, residing on the Land. Dec. 11. iaw7w.
WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Exec'r. N. B. Any person wishing to view the above, will apply to Mr. Spark, residing on the Land. Dec. 11. iaw7w.
THE LAND whereon I now reside, containing 550 acres is still for sale by private contract and immediate possession given if required. JOHN KELSEY. Dec. 27. iawtf.
THE LAND whereon I now reside, containing 550 acres is still for sale by private contract and immediate possession given if required. JOHN KELSEY. Dec. 27. iawtf.
WILL BE SOLD,
WILL BE SOLD,
Agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, dec'd. at Curles, in Henrico County, on Tuesday the 6th of January next, all the personal estate of said deceased, consisting of—
Agreeably to the will of Lyne Shackelford, dec'd. at Curles, in Henrico County, on Tuesday the 6th of January next, all the personal estate of said deceased, consisting of—
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, about 250 barrels of Corn, 200 bushels of Wheat, and forage of all descriptions. About four hundred weight of fine Pork, Stock of all kinds, among which is a fine broad Mare, and several likely well broke Mules.
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, about 250 barrels of Corn, 200 bushels of Wheat, and forage of all descriptions. About four hundred weight of fine Pork, Stock of all kinds, among which is a fine broad Mare, and several likely well broke Mules.
And on the Thursday following at Varina, about 200 barrels of Corn, 600 bushels of Wheat, forage, &c. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on all sums above ten dollars; bond and approved security will be required with interest from the date, which shall be remitted upon punctual payment. WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Exec'r. Dec. 11. iaw3w.
And on the Thursday following at Varina, about 200 barrels of Corn, 600 bushels of Wheat, forage, &c. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on all sums above ten dollars; bond and approved security will be required with interest from the date, which shall be remitted upon punctual payment. WM. CHAMBERLAYNE, Exec'r. Dec. 11. iaw3w.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, Esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, Esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
MILITARY CERTIFICATES: BEARING 6 per cent interest, receivable at the Treasury in discharge of taxes, due previous to the year 1798. Apply to THOMAS WILSON. Dec. 9. tf.
MILITARY CERTIFICATES: BEARING 6 per cent interest, receivable at the Treasury in discharge of taxes, due previous to the year 1798. Apply to THOMAS WILSON. Dec. 9. tf.
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
CLOVER-FARM, whereon I now live, laying in Louisa county, on the South Anna River, adjoining the Land of Capt. James Winston and Mr. Edward Garland, containing 309 1-2 acres; the plantation in good repair. On this Land are valuable meadows well set with timber and herds, and a great deal more ready prepared for herding. There is a good Apple Orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees; there is a number of highly manured Lots with a very highly manured garden. The situation is a very handsome & pleasant one: the improvements are very convenient and comfortable and are insured. A great bargain may be had in this valuable property, the present crop of Tobacco will show the fertility of the soil. If it is not sold privately before Louisa January court, it will then be sold at public sale.
CLOVER-FARM, whereon I now live, laying in Louisa county, on the South Anna River, adjoining the Land of Capt. James Winston and Mr. Edward Garland, containing 309 1-2 acres; the plantation in good repair. On this Land are valuable meadows well set with timber and herds, and a great deal more ready prepared for herding. There is a good Apple Orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees; there is a number of highly manured Lots with a very highly manured garden. The situation is a very handsome & pleasant one: the improvements are very convenient and comfortable and are insured. A great bargain may be had in this valuable property, the present crop of Tobacco will show the fertility of the soil. If it is not sold privately before Louisa January court, it will then be sold at public sale.
A final part of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance to be paid in two equal annual payments. F. L. CAMPBELL. Louisa, Dec. 16. 2aw3w.
A final part of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance to be paid in two equal annual payments. F. L. CAMPBELL. Louisa, Dec. 16. 2aw3w.
REMOVAL.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Building, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvel, Watt and Bullock—where they continue their business of wheat as usual. They also keep for sale regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Rye. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 3d, 1806. ep tf.
THE Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Building, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvel, Watt and Bullock—where they continue their business of wheat as usual. They also keep for sale regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Rye. THOMAS & AMOS LADD. 10 Mo. 3d, 1806. ep tf.
ANDREW JAMISON'S ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, Note Landing. Note Landing.
ANDREW JAMISON'S ALEXANDRIA CRACKERS, Note Landing. Note Landing.
A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his famous excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. at key. Also superfine Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and staves, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and cheaper) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granby and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced back left Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf.
A CONSIGNMENT by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery, of his famous excellent Crackers, in barrels, half bbls. at key. Also superfine Pilot-Bread, in bbls. and staves, (at the Bakery price in Alexandria, and cheaper) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granby and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH. Who has in store, low-priced back left Cloth, and assorted Flannels, which he will sell a bargain. Also—India Piece Goods—cheap. Dec. 2. tf.
A GREAT Bargain offers in 735 acres of LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one & an half miles from York River, unbounded by Popotank Creek, the Lands of cap'n William Shackelford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water—Abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may be mentioned as a great inducement to any person willing to purchase. This Land may be had for cash, or good bonds at short payment. Further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or the subscriber. JOH TEMPLE. Wallerton, September 28. tf.
A GREAT Bargain offers in 735 acres of LAND, lying in King & Queen county, one & an half miles from York River, unbounded by Popotank Creek, the Lands of cap'n William Shackelford and Zachariah Shackelford. This land is level, fertile and well timbered, with tolerable good buildings and excellent water—Abundance of fish and oysters at the very spot, may be mentioned as a great inducement to any person willing to purchase. This Land may be had for cash, or good bonds at short payment. Further particulars apply to John H. Smith, or the subscriber. JOH TEMPLE. Wallerton, September 28. tf.
JOHNSON & REAT,
JOHNSON & REAT,
JEWELLERS & SILVER-SMITHS,
JEWELLERS & SILVER-SMITHS,
Have for sale at their store three doors below Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vehicle Office, and a few doors above the Bell Tavern, the following articles, viz:
Have for sale at their store three doors below Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vehicle Office, and a few doors above the Bell Tavern, the following articles, viz:
PLATED Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, and Milk Pots; Tea Urns, Caster Stands, Candle Sticks, Desert Dishes, Salt Stands, Table Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Gublets, Bread Baskets, Decanter Stands, and plated handled Knives and Forks.
PLATED Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, and Milk Pots; Tea Urns, Caster Stands, Candle Sticks, Desert Dishes, Salt Stands, Table Spoons, Sugar Tongs, Gublets, Bread Baskets, Decanter Stands, and plated handled Knives and Forks.
Silver, Table, Desert, Tea, Soup, Toddy, Sauce, Mustard, and Salt Spoons; Silver Milk Pots, Tumblers, Sugar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Pineapple Rims and Chains, Scissor Chains, Clock Clasps, Hooks and Eyes, Netting Needles, Tooth and Ear Picks, Bodkins, Pencil Cases, Thimbles, Shell Snuff Boxes silver mounted; Fruit and Penknives.
Silver, Table, Desert, Tea, Soup, Toddy, Sauce, Mustard, and Salt Spoons; Silver Milk Pots, Tumblers, Sugar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Pineapple Rims and Chains, Scissor Chains, Clock Clasps, Hooks and Eyes, Netting Needles, Tooth and Ear Picks, Bodkins, Pencil Cases, Thimbles, Shell Snuff Boxes silver mounted; Fruit and Penknives.
Tortoiseshell Combs ornamented with gold of every size and description from 15 dols. to 50 cents, Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of various patterns, elegant Pebble Seals, Ruffs and Gold Earhoops of different sizes and patterns, Miniature Settings of various sizes, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Jet and Coral coloured gold mounted Necklaces, Jet and Garnet Necklaces plain and neat, Gold Neck Clasps, Enamelled Plaque and Mourning Bracelets; Gold, Cohonk, and Silver Sleeve Buttons; Gold Studs for the Sleeve and Collar; Plain, Stone, Heart, Dog Collar, Topaz, Pearl, Cornelian and Mourning Rings, and Breast Pins of almost every description, all of which with an additional supply that they expect very soon, they offer upon the most moderate terms. They will also furnish any article in the plate line upon the shortest notice.
Tortoiseshell Combs ornamented with gold of every size and description from 15 dols. to 50 cents, Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys of various patterns, elegant Pebble Seals, Ruffs and Gold Earhoops of different sizes and patterns, Miniature Settings of various sizes, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Jet and Coral coloured gold mounted Necklaces, Jet and Garnet Necklaces plain and neat, Gold Neck Clasps, Enamelled Plaque and Mourning Bracelets; Gold, Cohonk, and Silver Sleeve Buttons; Gold Studs for the Sleeve and Collar; Plain, Stone, Heart, Dog Collar, Topaz, Pearl, Cornelian and Mourning Rings, and Breast Pins of almost every description, all of which with an additional supply that they expect very soon, they offer upon the most moderate terms. They will also furnish any article in the plate line upon the shortest notice.
N. B. The highest price given for old gold and silver.—For sale by
N. B. The highest price given for old gold and silver.—For sale by
December 2. eptf.
December 2. eptf.
JOHN SOUTHGATE,
JOHN SOUTHGATE,
AT the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Union Tavern, offers for sale, a great general assortment of
AT the house lately occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Amos Ladd, and directly opposite the Union Tavern, offers for sale, a great general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
FALL GOODS,
Well worth the attention of country dealers.—Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be received in payment.
Well worth the attention of country dealers.—Cash, country produce, or approved paper will be received in payment.
ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular, Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martinique Cordials. October 23. (tf.)
ALSO FOR SALE, AS ABOVE, London Particular, Madeira Wine in pipes; and a few boxes Martinique Cordials. October 23. (tf.)
PICKLING VINEGAR.
PICKLING VINEGAR.
OF superior quality, made from two years old cider.—For sale by
OF superior quality, made from two years old cider.—For sale by
WILLIAM HART, Opposite the Scale House.
WILLIAM HART, Opposite the Scale House.
ALSO— SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 Barrels cut HERRINGS, Brown SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 19. eptf.
ALSO— SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 Barrels cut HERRINGS, Brown SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 19. eptf.
ENOCK SULLIVAN,
ENOCK SULLIVAN,
OPPOSITE THE EAGLE,
OPPOSITE THE EAGLE,
COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gil, Silver, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Urns, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rims and Calters and bottle Sleders.
COMPLETE assortment of Gold, Gil, Silver, Plated, Japan'd & Cutlery Ware, Urns, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Milk Pots and Spoons, Rims and Calters and bottle Sleders.
Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, elastic Garters, silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chessmen and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doors and Shuttle Cocks, fat wood Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspender, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemen's and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, sword Knots, Belts, Sashes, Epaulettes, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Fifes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Hammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, shot Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horse Phlemes, &c. Razors and razor Strops, shaving Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windsor hair Soap, Powder, Bgs, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Essences, Reaves's Colors, tambore Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Lead and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Racks, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, Spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candlesticks and Snuvers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps for Halls, tooth comb, Cloths, hearth, Floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to pattern or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. E. SULLIVAN. Nov. 7. tf.
Silver Watches, Seals, Keys and Chains, and Watch Materials, Sand Crucibles, Ladies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, and Purse, Glove Ties, elastic Garters, silk Purse, &c. Ivory and bone chessmen and boards, Backgammon Tables, Battle Doors and Shuttle Cocks, fat wood Tea Caddies, Ladies & Gentlemen's dressing Cases, patent Suspender, hat Covers, &c. Guns, horsemen's and pocket Pistols, Swords and Dirks, sword Knots, Belts, Sashes, Epaulettes, military Feathers, &c. Flutes, Fifes, Drums, Violin Strings, &c. Powder Flasks, shot Belts, bird Nets, gun Hammers and Flints, Whips, Canes with and without Swords, shot Jacks and Hooks, Spurs, Horse Phlemes, &c. Razors and razor Strops, shaving Boxes and Brushes, Violet and Windsor hair Soap, Powder, Bgs, Puffs & Pomatum, tooth Powder, Essences, Reaves's Colors, tambore Needle Cases, Pins and Needles, Scissors and Thimbles, hair Lead and Slate Pencils, Ivory Paper Folders, letter Racks, &c. Ivory, Tortoiseshell and Horn Combs, goggles, Spectacles and Cases, key and curtain Rings, Inkstands, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Candlesticks and Snuvers, bread Baskets, Waters, Tea Trays, Knives and Forks, Britannia Metal Mugs, Tea Pots, tea and table Spoons, glass globe Lamps for Halls, tooth comb, Cloths, hearth, Floor, scrubbing & shoe Brushes. With a variety of other articles connected with the above enumerated. Articles of Jewellery or Silver Ware, will be executed to pattern or description, with dispatch. Highest price will be given for old gold or silver. E. SULLIVAN. Nov. 7. tf.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD,
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD,
FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three week ago, is 6 feet three inches high, long measure face, red eyes, speaks rapid and with great confidence, aged about 25 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. WM. LONG. Nov. 14. tf.
FOR apprehending a negro man named WILL STUART or STUART. He left my house three week ago, is 6 feet three inches high, long measure face, red eyes, speaks rapid and with great confidence, aged about 25 years. He may attempt to pass for a free man as formerly. The above reward will be paid on delivering him here—or ten dollars for securing him in a country goal. WM. LONG. Nov. 14. tf.
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS, well acquainted with house business.—For terms, &c. enquire of the Printer. Sept. 12. (tf.)
TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS, well acquainted with house business.—For terms, &c. enquire of the Printer. Sept. 12. (tf.)
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where
I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN. April 11. tf.
I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN. April 11. tf.
JUST RECEIVED,
JUST RECEIVED,
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moussoux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mufcat of Frontignac Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweets; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (2aw6m)
A FRESH Assortment of Claret Wines, Champagne, Moussoux by the box, Burgundy, Sautern, Vin de Grave, Lafitte, Mufcat of Frontignac Wine Bitters—and also, a fresh supply of Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Prunes, Raisins by the box, Almonds and Filberts. All kind of West-India Sweets; all kind of Confectionery—and different articles of Perfumery—For Sale by ALEXANDER PLAINVILLE. Richmond, Oct. 17. (2aw6m)
ROBERT JOHNSTON,
ROBERT JOHNSTON,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vehicle Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of DRY GOODS & IRONMONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit. N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shockoe-Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's. October 7. tf.
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store from the house he lately occupied opposite the Eagle Tavern, to one of Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new houses nearly opposite to Messrs. Taylor and Brown's Vehicle Office, where he is now opening a general assortment of DRY GOODS & IRONMONGERY, which he will dispose of at a moderate profit. N. B. He will Rent or Sell his Brick Tenement on Shockoe-Hill, adjoining to Mr. Robert Gordon's. October 7. tf.
From the Royal Babama Gazette.
From the Royal Babama Gazette.
MR. EDITOR,
MR. EDITOR,
The following is a translation from the Gazette of Mexico, of the 19th October last, which I beg you will publish in your Gazette, to show the extraordinary language used by the Spanish government to its subjects, as a left to tempt to rouse them to energy and patriotism. JULIUS.
The following is a translation from the Gazette of Mexico, of the 19th October last, which I beg you will publish in your Gazette, to show the extraordinary language used by the Spanish government to its subjects, as a left to tempt to rouse them to energy and patriotism. JULIUS.
MEXICO, Oct. 10, 1806.
MEXICO, Oct. 10, 1806.
By the ship Fame from Lima, arrived at Acapulco, on the 12th instant, we have received private letters, apprising us of the capture of Buenos Ayres by the English, and enclosing a manifesto, published in consequence of such capture, in the Peruvian Minerva, of the following tenor:
By the ship Fame from Lima, arrived at Acapulco, on the 12th instant, we have received private letters, apprising us of the capture of Buenos Ayres by the English, and enclosing a manifesto, published in consequence of such capture, in the Peruvian Minerva, of the following tenor:
"Although I am convinced, the perusal of the three proclamations, published at the city of Buenos Ayres by the English general Carr Beresford must have filled with indignation the breasts of all his majesty's loyal subjects, and particularly of those who enjoy the happiness of inhabiting this metropolis, so much favored and distinguished by our sovereigns; yet I cannot refrain from indulging myself in pointing out to my countrymen, the venom hidden under the hypocritical professions of the enemy, therein contained: for which purpose, without recurring to any other argument, I shall confine myself solely to a retrospect of the recent atrocious conduct, observed by that nation in every quarter of the globe.
"Although I am convinced, the perusal of the three proclamations, published at the city of Buenos Ayres by the English general Carr Beresford must have filled with indignation the breasts of all his majesty's loyal subjects, and particularly of those who enjoy the happiness of inhabiting this metropolis, so much favored and distinguished by our sovereigns; yet I cannot refrain from indulging myself in pointing out to my countrymen, the venom hidden under the hypocritical professions of the enemy, therein contained: for which purpose, without recurring to any other argument, I shall confine myself solely to a retrospect of the recent atrocious conduct, observed by that nation in every quarter of the globe.
"Years after years have set in and passed during which all Europe has witnessed the invent, for cementing and propagating its detestable tyranny, availing itself of every circumstance favoring such purpose; stooping to practices the most vile and infamous, setting aside the most sacred principles of the rights of man, and trampling upon all the uses and customs, for many ages universally received and observed, amongst civilized nations. Far from proceeding either in carrying on war or negotiating peace, with that noble frankness and good faith, the characteristic of nations generous and brave; it recurs to dark artifices of fiction and seduction, to dazzle and corrupt the unwary, who are weak enough to trust and confide in its perfidious promises.
"Years after years have set in and passed during which all Europe has witnessed the invent, for cementing and propagating its detestable tyranny, availing itself of every circumstance favoring such purpose; stooping to practices the most vile and infamous, setting aside the most sacred principles of the rights of man, and trampling upon all the uses and customs, for many ages universally received and observed, amongst civilized nations. Far from proceeding either in carrying on war or negotiating peace, with that noble frankness and good faith, the characteristic of nations generous and brave; it recurs to dark artifices of fiction and seduction, to dazzle and corrupt the unwary, who are weak enough to trust and confide in its perfidious promises.
"Such is the subject of the three proclamations which I have mentioned; to lull to sleep Ayres, with hopes of an imaginary happiness; to bindfold them that they may not perceive the abyss of evil which surrounds them; to cover, as with a garland of flowers, the iron chains which their oppressors have prepared for them; to stupefy the native energy of those active Spaniards; to alienate from their hearts, if it is possible, the love, the fidelity and gratitude of all monarchs; to prevail upon them, forever, to lay down their arms, not think of avenging themselves & retrieve their lost honor, but solely aspire to the felicity of being numbered amongst the vilest slaves of the tyrant of the seas. From these motives, they speak of the great advantages which they pretend would result from an alliance with Great Britain; under that government they say oppression is unknown; promise immediately to free their commerce from the heavy duties and imposts to which it has been subjected,
"Such is the subject of the three proclamations which I have mentioned; to lull to sleep Ayres, with hopes of an imaginary happiness; to bindfold them that they may not perceive the abyss of evil which surrounds them; to cover, as with a garland of flowers, the iron chains which their oppressors have prepared for them; to stupefy the native energy of those active Spaniards; to alienate from their hearts, if it is possible, the love, the fidelity and gratitude of all monarchs; to prevail upon them, forever, to lay down their arms, not think of avenging themselves & retrieve their lost honor, but solely aspire to the felicity of being numbered amongst the vilest slaves of the tyrant of the seas. From these motives, they speak of the great advantages which they pretend would result from an alliance with Great Britain; under that government they say oppression is unknown; promise immediately to free their commerce from the heavy duties and imposts to which it has been subjected,

clouds and cruel ills to restore the treasury which they had so unjustly taken, with the blood of so many innocent victims.
clouds and cruel ills to restore the treasury which they had so unjustly taken, with the blood of so many innocent victims.
Spaniards! that perfidious nation, which now pretends to appear to the inhabitants of Buenos Ayres, as of all others the most humane, is the same, which not six years since, sent a squadron and army before Cadiz, at a time when the plague reigned within its walls, in all its terrors, spreading horror and destruction. The English admiral, who from his cabin windows could feast his eyes with the spectacle of mountains of corpes, yet unburied, and the gloomy light of the funeral piles, yet has the courage to challenge our valiant chief to surrender, or to prepare himself to suffer all the rigors of war. The commander of a Moorish corsair, having fallen in with a convoy, carrying victuals and medicines, at the expense of the pope, to the city of Marseilles, then infected by a destructive plague, not only refrained from capturing those ships, but spontaneously conveyed them to the port of their destination. And the English admiral, on a similar occasion, threw balls and shells into Cadiz, with an intent of reducing it to a heap of ruins.
Spaniards! that perfidious nation, which now pretends to appear to the inhabitants of Buenos Ayres, as of all others the most humane, is the same, which not six years since, sent a squadron and army before Cadiz, at a time when the plague reigned within its walls, in all its terrors, spreading horror and destruction. The English admiral, who from his cabin windows could feast his eyes with the spectacle of mountains of corpes, yet unburied, and the gloomy light of the funeral piles, yet has the courage to challenge our valiant chief to surrender, or to prepare himself to suffer all the rigors of war. The commander of a Moorish corsair, having fallen in with a convoy, carrying victuals and medicines, at the expense of the pope, to the city of Marseilles, then infected by a destructive plague, not only refrained from capturing those ships, but spontaneously conveyed them to the port of their destination. And the English admiral, on a similar occasion, threw balls and shells into Cadiz, with an intent of reducing it to a heap of ruins.
"All you people, inhabitants of Peru! Let us, on this important occasion, display all our loyalty, all our courage. Let us speedily wash away the ugly stain cast upon the army of Spain, by the surrender of Buenos Ayres. Let us instantly fly to arms in the defence of our holy faith, and of our beloved foreign; and let us plunge into the deep currents of the River La Plata, that out-cast of smugglers and pirates, who, having by surprise possessed themselves of one of the most interesting parts of America, disdainful of the power of their arms, and in dread of our just vengeance, now attempt by means of the detestable artifices of seduction, to induce us to forego the performance of our most sacred and inviolable duties, and to turn deaf ears to the pathetic and penetrating voice with which our country now calls upon us for assistance."
"All you people, inhabitants of Peru! Let us, on this important occasion, display all our loyalty, all our courage. Let us speedily wash away the ugly stain cast upon the army of Spain, by the surrender of Buenos Ayres. Let us instantly fly to arms in the defence of our holy faith, and of our beloved foreign; and let us plunge into the deep currents of the River La Plata, that out-cast of smugglers and pirates, who, having by surprise possessed themselves of one of the most interesting parts of America, disdainful of the power of their arms, and in dread of our just vengeance, now attempt by means of the detestable artifices of seduction, to induce us to forego the performance of our most sacred and inviolable duties, and to turn deaf ears to the pathetic and penetrating voice with which our country now calls upon us for assistance."
BUENOS AYRES.
BUENOS AYRES.
We are indebted to a commercial friend for the Havana Aurora , of November 26, from which the following article, relating to the recapture of Buenos Ayres by the Spaniards is extracted:
We are indebted to a commercial friend for the Havana Aurora , of November 26, from which the following article, relating to the recapture of Buenos Ayres by the Spaniards is extracted:
[TRANSLATION.]
[TRANSLATION.]
"HAVANNA, Nov. 26."
"HAVANNA, Nov. 26."
"By the Montevideo , captain Francis Carbouelli, arrived yesterday from Cartagenae, after 11 days passage, we have received the following intelligence which was published at Panama, on the 21st Oct. from whence it was brought by a vessel from Payta."
"By the Montevideo , captain Francis Carbouelli, arrived yesterday from Cartagenae, after 11 days passage, we have received the following intelligence which was published at Panama, on the 21st Oct. from whence it was brought by a vessel from Payta."
"Capt. Don Santiago Liniers, having under his command about 1500 men, chiefly veteran troops and well armed, conducted them in country-boats, small 60's and gun-boats, to the river Las Conchas, 3 leagues to the north of Buenos Ayres, and being joined by about 3 or 400 volunteers, marched with great expedition, by land, to the city, on which he made a spirited attack in several points at once, which were successful; and on the 12th of August, the enemy having lost 500 men, the remainder, to the amount of 1000 capitulated, and surrendered themselves prisoners of war, with the General in Chief and his subaltern officers."
"Capt. Don Santiago Liniers, having under his command about 1500 men, chiefly veteran troops and well armed, conducted them in country-boats, small 60's and gun-boats, to the river Las Conchas, 3 leagues to the north of Buenos Ayres, and being joined by about 3 or 400 volunteers, marched with great expedition, by land, to the city, on which he made a spirited attack in several points at once, which were successful; and on the 12th of August, the enemy having lost 500 men, the remainder, to the amount of 1000 capitulated, and surrendered themselves prisoners of war, with the General in Chief and his subaltern officers."
To the same obliging source, we are also indebted for the following article, translated from the Peruvian Minerva :
To the same obliging source, we are also indebted for the following article, translated from the Peruvian Minerva :
RECAPTURE OF BUENOS AYRES.
RECAPTURE OF BUENOS AYRES.
"Lima, 22d Sept. 1806.—Yesterday arrived here an express, which left Arequipa on the 13th inst., with the pleasing intelligence, that the victorious army of his Catholic majesty had reconquered the city of Buenos Ayres on the 12th of August. Its brave deliverer was the marine captain (in the navy) Don Santiago Liniers, who having heard of the capture by the enemy, went to Montevideo, the Governor of which place gave him the command of a light flotilla of about 80 sail and 1500 men, troops of the line and volunteers completely armed."
"Lima, 22d Sept. 1806.—Yesterday arrived here an express, which left Arequipa on the 13th inst., with the pleasing intelligence, that the victorious army of his Catholic majesty had reconquered the city of Buenos Ayres on the 12th of August. Its brave deliverer was the marine captain (in the navy) Don Santiago Liniers, who having heard of the capture by the enemy, went to Montevideo, the Governor of which place gave him the command of a light flotilla of about 80 sail and 1500 men, troops of the line and volunteers completely armed."
"They disembarked at Puerto de las Conchas, where they were joined by some inhabitants of Buenos Ayres and the surrounding country, by which addition their number amounted to 2500, when they marched together on the 10th, to Retiro, where they were detained by various circumstances, until the 12th, when they attacked with the greatest intrepidity, all the fortified places occupied by the enemy, and completely defeated them."
"They disembarked at Puerto de las Conchas, where they were joined by some inhabitants of Buenos Ayres and the surrounding country, by which addition their number amounted to 2500, when they marched together on the 10th, to Retiro, where they were detained by various circumstances, until the 12th, when they attacked with the greatest intrepidity, all the fortified places occupied by the enemy, and completely defeated them."
"At the moment of the assault, the enemy surrendered, to avoid being put to the sword, with which our general had threatened them. General W. Beresford is a prisoner of war, with upwards of a thousand troops, who now remain at the disposal of the conqueror."
"At the moment of the assault, the enemy surrendered, to avoid being put to the sword, with which our general had threatened them. General W. Beresford is a prisoner of war, with upwards of a thousand troops, who now remain at the disposal of the conqueror."
CHARLESTON, Dec. 19.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 19.
Capt. CAMPBELL, of the schooner Mary , from Montevideo, left that place on the 21st of Oct. He informs us, that the city of Buenos Ayres , which was taken by the British troops under Gen. BERESFORD, has been retaken by the Spaniards, after a long but ineffectual resistance, in which a considerable part of the British troops were killed; and that the rest had surrendered prisoners of war. This took place about the middle of August.
Capt. CAMPBELL, of the schooner Mary , from Montevideo, left that place on the 21st of Oct. He informs us, that the city of Buenos Ayres , which was taken by the British troops under Gen. BERESFORD, has been retaken by the Spaniards, after a long but ineffectual resistance, in which a considerable part of the British troops were killed; and that the rest had surrendered prisoners of war. This took place about the middle of August.
Sir HOME POGHILL remained with his squadron in the river La Plata. In his correspondence with the Governor of Montevideo, he had signified his intention of keeping that place under a rigorous blockade. In his last letter he allowed all neutral vessels 7 days to leave the port, allowing them to fail only in ballast, or with that part of their cargoes which they had brought into that port; at the expiration of which time, all vessels attempting to enter or leave that port would be captured.
Sir HOME POGHILL remained with his squadron in the river La Plata. In his correspondence with the Governor of Montevideo, he had signified his intention of keeping that place under a rigorous blockade. In his last letter he allowed all neutral vessels 7 days to leave the port, allowing them to fail only in ballast, or with that part of their cargoes which they had brought into that port; at the expiration of which time, all vessels attempting to enter or leave that port would be captured.
Europe.
Europe.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 22.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 22.
Yesterday arrived at this port the Hamburg ships Johanna Heinrick , and Gertrud , from that city.—Capt. Wittern, of the former ship, left that city on the first day of November. He gives us the details of the operations of the Grand Armies up to that period. The battle of the 14th October, of which we have already given the French account, was the last one which had been fought when he failed.—The statement of that battle, as detailed by Capt. W. differs materially from what has been published. The French army is stated to have consisted of 250,000 men; the Prussian army of 150,000. The battle was considered as one of the most bloody and obstinately contested which has been fought since the commencement of Bonaparte's career. For a long time the victory was doubtful: The right and left wings of the French army were repulsed with great loss by the Prussian cavalry; but the battle was ultimately won by the superior numbers of the French infantry. A fresh body of 11,000 men, commanded by
Yesterday arrived at this port the Hamburg ships Johanna Heinrick , and Gertrud , from that city.—Capt. Wittern, of the former ship, left that city on the first day of November. He gives us the details of the operations of the Grand Armies up to that period. The battle of the 14th October, of which we have already given the French account, was the last one which had been fought when he failed.—The statement of that battle, as detailed by Capt. W. differs materially from what has been published. The French army is stated to have consisted of 250,000 men; the Prussian army of 150,000. The battle was considered as one of the most bloody and obstinately contested which has been fought since the commencement of Bonaparte's career. For a long time the victory was doubtful: The right and left wings of the French army were repulsed with great loss by the Prussian cavalry; but the battle was ultimately won by the superior numbers of the French infantry. A fresh body of 11,000 men, commanded by
Marshal Ney, who came up in the middle of the action, decided the fate of the day. They penetrated the centre of the Prussian line in the form of a wedge, and succeeded in breaking it, and routing the army. The loss in killed and wounded is considered to have been about equal on each side. Two French generals of distinction fell in the action. The Duke of Brunswick lost an eye in the action, as stated in the French account. Prince Louis Ferdinand was killed in a preceding engagement. The Prussian troops are stated to have fought with a courage bordering on desperation, but they were overpowered by superior force. Notwithstanding this defeat, however, the Prussian forces had again rallied, and another battle was shortly expected. The Prussian army was collecting at and in the vicinity of the impregnable fortress of Magdeburg. An army of reserve, of 80,000 men, was also in readiness to meet the enemy. Two Russian armies, one of 30,000 men, and another of 50,000, were approaching by forced marches the scene of action; they had arrived in Prussian Poland. Bonaparte had arrived at Potsdam, within a few miles of Berlin. All the treasures, military stores, &c. have been removed from that city.
Marshal Ney, who came up in the middle of the action, decided the fate of the day. They penetrated the centre of the Prussian line in the form of a wedge, and succeeded in breaking it, and routing the army. The loss in killed and wounded is considered to have been about equal on each side. Two French generals of distinction fell in the action. The Duke of Brunswick lost an eye in the action, as stated in the French account. Prince Louis Ferdinand was killed in a preceding engagement. The Prussian troops are stated to have fought with a courage bordering on desperation, but they were overpowered by superior force. Notwithstanding this defeat, however, the Prussian forces had again rallied, and another battle was shortly expected. The Prussian army was collecting at and in the vicinity of the impregnable fortress of Magdeburg. An army of reserve, of 80,000 men, was also in readiness to meet the enemy. Two Russian armies, one of 30,000 men, and another of 50,000, were approaching by forced marches the scene of action; they had arrived in Prussian Poland. Bonaparte had arrived at Potsdam, within a few miles of Berlin. All the treasures, military stores, &c. have been removed from that city.
By the above arrivals we were last evening favoured with Hamburg papers to the 25th October—translations will be given to-morrow.
By the above arrivals we were last evening favoured with Hamburg papers to the 25th October—translations will be given to-morrow.
Courier.
Courier.
LONDON, Oct. 21.
LONDON, Oct. 21.
The Cartaret packed failed from Malta on the 15th ult. General Stuart arrived there from Sicily on the 10th. Every part of the two Calabrias has been abandoned to the French, except Scylla, in which we still hold a garrison. Thus there appears to be no foundation for the report of a second great victory over the French in that quarter. General Stuart is now on his return to England.
The Cartaret packed failed from Malta on the 15th ult. General Stuart arrived there from Sicily on the 10th. Every part of the two Calabrias has been abandoned to the French, except Scylla, in which we still hold a garrison. Thus there appears to be no foundation for the report of a second great victory over the French in that quarter. General Stuart is now on his return to England.
October 22.
October 22.
Having received various accounts of the nature and extent of the recent disturbances in the north west of Ireland, we have taken pains to ascertain the real case. A letter, dated Leitrim, Oct. 12, furnishes the following particulars:
Having received various accounts of the nature and extent of the recent disturbances in the north west of Ireland, we have taken pains to ascertain the real case. A letter, dated Leitrim, Oct. 12, furnishes the following particulars:
"You may rely on the following information, with respect to those insurgents called Defenders , who have unfortunately extended themselves into this country as authentic. They first began to shew themselves in the county of Mayo, where they issued a sort of proclamation, or manifesto, signed 'Captain Thrasher,' and dated from the United Orange and Green Lodge, Castlebar.—Their proposed object is to prevent the exactions of the Catholic clergy, and also to deter the clergy of the established church from levying their tithes to Protestants, or, in any way, employing them in the collection of them. The tenor of their manifesto, and their conduct hitherto, have been in strict conformity with this object; they are themselves a mixed multitude, of almost every sect and religion, amongst whom are to be found, I understand, even many of the yeomanry; they assemble only at night, and wear a dark over their clothes, & a white band round their hats, that they may distinguish each other in the dark; their rage is directed against the tythe Proctors (one of whom, a wretched man, with a large family, fell a victim to their fury in the county of Sligo) and whose persons and property equally feel the effect of their blind rage, whenever they fall into their power. I have not heard that they compel any one to join who does not with it, but whenever they come, they wear the landlord's clothes."
"You may rely on the following information, with respect to those insurgents called Defenders , who have unfortunately extended themselves into this country as authentic. They first began to shew themselves in the county of Mayo, where they issued a sort of proclamation, or manifesto, signed 'Captain Thrasher,' and dated from the United Orange and Green Lodge, Castlebar.—Their proposed object is to prevent the exactions of the Catholic clergy, and also to deter the clergy of the established church from levying their tithes to Protestants, or, in any way, employing them in the collection of them. The tenor of their manifesto, and their conduct hitherto, have been in strict conformity with this object; they are themselves a mixed multitude, of almost every sect and religion, amongst whom are to be found, I understand, even many of the yeomanry; they assemble only at night, and wear a dark over their clothes, & a white band round their hats, that they may distinguish each other in the dark; their rage is directed against the tythe Proctors (one of whom, a wretched man, with a large family, fell a victim to their fury in the county of Sligo) and whose persons and property equally feel the effect of their blind rage, whenever they fall into their power. I have not heard that they compel any one to join who does not with it, but whenever they come, they wear the landlord's clothes."
1st. To pay the Protestant Clergyman his just due. 2d. That they will take pay the Priest more than he has been hitherto accustomed to receive. 3d. That they will not pay their tithes from a Proctor.
1st. To pay the Protestant Clergyman his just due. 2d. That they will take pay the Priest more than he has been hitherto accustomed to receive. 3d. That they will not pay their tithes from a Proctor.
In agreement with the Proctor, they will immediately surrender it, and enter into a new one with the Minister of the parish himself.
In agreement with the Proctor, they will immediately surrender it, and enter into a new one with the Minister of the parish himself.
These disturbances, I am happy to say, however, are likely to be of short continuance. They extend at present to the counties of Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim, and partially prevail in Cavan and Longford. About six hundred of them assembled at Swanlinbar, a few days ago; and on Friday last, they advanced as far as Ballinacurra, though the sessions were then holding in the town.—The magistrates and gentlemen are exerting themselves with becoming activity.—In Sligo, they have entered into a subscription for the family of the murdered Proctor, and have offered large rewards for the discovery and conviction of those infatuated wretches; and a meeting of the magistrates and gentlemen of Cavan will take place on Saturday next, for a similar purpose. The army are also on the alert, and as the Duke of Bedford is now at Ballinacurra, and is expected to make a tour through the disturbed districts, he will have an opportunity of inquiring into the nature and extent of those commotions, and applying the proper remedy.
These disturbances, I am happy to say, however, are likely to be of short continuance. They extend at present to the counties of Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim, and partially prevail in Cavan and Longford. About six hundred of them assembled at Swanlinbar, a few days ago; and on Friday last, they advanced as far as Ballinacurra, though the sessions were then holding in the town.—The magistrates and gentlemen are exerting themselves with becoming activity.—In Sligo, they have entered into a subscription for the family of the murdered Proctor, and have offered large rewards for the discovery and conviction of those infatuated wretches; and a meeting of the magistrates and gentlemen of Cavan will take place on Saturday next, for a similar purpose. The army are also on the alert, and as the Duke of Bedford is now at Ballinacurra, and is expected to make a tour through the disturbed districts, he will have an opportunity of inquiring into the nature and extent of those commotions, and applying the proper remedy.
Domestic.
Domestic.
The Senate of the U. S. have unanimously concurred in the appointment of His Honour Brockhoff Livingston, Esq. as one of the Judges of the Supreme Court.
The Senate of the U. S. have unanimously concurred in the appointment of His Honour Brockhoff Livingston, Esq. as one of the Judges of the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.
In addition to the information, extracted from the Scioto Gazette , letters from Ohio states that ten boats have been seized, and that Tyler and Blannerhasset had fled.
In addition to the information, extracted from the Scioto Gazette , letters from Ohio states that ten boats have been seized, and that Tyler and Blannerhasset had fled.
We have likewise received the following letter.
We have likewise received the following letter.
Nat. Int.
Nat. Int.
Extra of a letter from the governor of Ohio to a member of Congress, dated December 14, at night.
Extra of a letter from the governor of Ohio to a member of Congress, dated December 14, at night.
"I have this night received a letter from Marietta announcing the seizure of Blannerhasset's flotilla by a party of our militia in obedience to my orders. Blannerhasset and Comfort Tyler have escaped."
"I have this night received a letter from Marietta announcing the seizure of Blannerhasset's flotilla by a party of our militia in obedience to my orders. Blannerhasset and Comfort Tyler have escaped."
Extra of a letter, dated Frankfort, (Ken.) Dec. 6, to a gentleman in this city.
Extra of a letter, dated Frankfort, (Ken.) Dec. 6, to a gentleman in this city.
"On the 22d ult. a committee was appointed to enquire into the conduct of the hon. Benjamin Sebastian; the result of the enquiry was, that communications and conferences contrary to the constitution of Kentucky, and of the U. S. were had and carried on by Sebastian as the representative of Messrs. Innes, Nicholas, and Murry, with col. Giozo, the representative of the Baron de Corandelet, the governor-general of Louisiana, in 1795, and 1797, a communication which had for its object, the separation of the country west of the Alleghany mountains was made to Mr. Sebastian, and by Sebastian to Innes and Nicholas, but not to Murry, and it was also proved that Sebastian had received in the years 1801 and 2, 3000 as a pension from the Spanish government. He has resigned his office as judge in order to save the trouble of removing him from office."
"On the 22d ult. a committee was appointed to enquire into the conduct of the hon. Benjamin Sebastian; the result of the enquiry was, that communications and conferences contrary to the constitution of Kentucky, and of the U. S. were had and carried on by Sebastian as the representative of Messrs. Innes, Nicholas, and Murry, with col. Giozo, the representative of the Baron de Corandelet, the governor-general of Louisiana, in 1795, and 1797, a communication which had for its object, the separation of the country west of the Alleghany mountains was made to Mr. Sebastian, and by Sebastian to Innes and Nicholas, but not to Murry, and it was also proved that Sebastian had received in the years 1801 and 2, 3000 as a pension from the Spanish government. He has resigned his office as judge in order to save the trouble of removing him from office."
The whole of the evidence containing 60 pages is ordered to be printed and a copy sent to each representative from the state to the Congress of the U. S.
The whole of the evidence containing 60 pages is ordered to be printed and a copy sent to each representative from the state to the Congress of the U. S.
Indictments have been prepared against col. Burr and John Adair, but they were not found by the Grand Jury, the contents of the indictments I do not know only from report, which says they were for setting on foot an expedition against Mexico, a province of Spain."
Indictments have been prepared against col. Burr and John Adair, but they were not found by the Grand Jury, the contents of the indictments I do not know only from report, which says they were for setting on foot an expedition against Mexico, a province of Spain."
Extract of a letter dated Chillicothe, December 11, 1806. "Our court is pronounced to considerable length. Yesterday a certain Dennis Caffey, merchant of Wheeling, was arrested by the governor in virtue of the recently passed. This day the court consisting of judges Todd and Simmons have had the case of Caffey before them—about 12 or 15 witnesses were examined in the cause. The evidence was not conclusive, but highly suspicious and strongly circumstantial of his being concerned in Burr's plot—he offered to enlist men and give 10 dollars bounty, he intimated that the President was concerned in Burr's scheme if any was on foot, he drank col. Burr's health, and wished him success in his revolutionary plan, he induced others to drink Burr's health, and hazarded for others. He had had a number of threats and loose expressions—he was going to move to Orleans, he would take his boats to be examined, he would mount a fowling piece and kill any person that molested him. It was this evening decided that he was a proper subject for the laws to operate on, and ordered to be committed until he gave bail in 10,000 dollars. At his request a grand jury was ordered, and the cause will be decided this term."
Extract of a letter dated Chillicothe, December 11, 1806. "Our court is pronounced to considerable length. Yesterday a certain Dennis Caffey, merchant of Wheeling, was arrested by the governor in virtue of the recently passed. This day the court consisting of judges Todd and Simmons have had the case of Caffey before them—about 12 or 15 witnesses were examined in the cause. The evidence was not conclusive, but highly suspicious and strongly circumstantial of his being concerned in Burr's plot—he offered to enlist men and give 10 dollars bounty, he intimated that the President was concerned in Burr's scheme if any was on foot, he drank col. Burr's health, and wished him success in his revolutionary plan, he induced others to drink Burr's health, and hazarded for others. He had had a number of threats and loose expressions—he was going to move to Orleans, he would take his boats to be examined, he would mount a fowling piece and kill any person that molested him. It was this evening decided that he was a proper subject for the laws to operate on, and ordered to be committed until he gave bail in 10,000 dollars. At his request a grand jury was ordered, and the cause will be decided this term."
In the legislature of Ohio, on the 11th inst. Mr. Cals presented, according to order, "a bill to suspend the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus, and for other purposes," which was read the first time.
In the legislature of Ohio, on the 11th inst. Mr. Cals presented, according to order, "a bill to suspend the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus, and for other purposes," which was read the first time.
Letters have been received in this city from the state of Ohio, which say at the latest dates from Kentucky, the legislature of that state were deliberating with closed doors.
Letters have been received in this city from the state of Ohio, which say at the latest dates from Kentucky, the legislature of that state were deliberating with closed doors.
The report of the Select Committee, made on the 18th inst. for protecting the frontier, was on Wednesday agreed to in the House of Representatives.
The report of the Select Committee, made on the 18th inst. for protecting the frontier, was on Wednesday agreed to in the House of Representatives.
FRANKFORT, (Ken.) December 5.
FRANKFORT, (Ken.) December 5.
THE GRAND JURY are happy to inform the court, that no violent disturbance of the public tranquility, or breach of the laws, has come to their knowledge. We have no hesitation in declaring, that having carefully examined and scrutinized all the testimony which has come before us, as well on the charges against Aaron Burr, as those contained in the indictment preferred to us against John Adair, there has been no testimony before us which does in the smallest degree, criminate the conduct of either of those persons; nor can we from all the enquiries and investigation of the subject, discover that any thing improper or injurious to the interest of the government of the United States, or contrary to the laws thereof, is designed or contemplated by either of them.
THE GRAND JURY are happy to inform the court, that no violent disturbance of the public tranquility, or breach of the laws, has come to their knowledge. We have no hesitation in declaring, that having carefully examined and scrutinized all the testimony which has come before us, as well on the charges against Aaron Burr, as those contained in the indictment preferred to us against John Adair, there has been no testimony before us which does in the smallest degree, criminate the conduct of either of those persons; nor can we from all the enquiries and investigation of the subject, discover that any thing improper or injurious to the interest of the government of the United States, or contrary to the laws thereof, is designed or contemplated by either of them.
Abr. Hite, foreman, William Steele, George Madison, John Patrick, Thomas Lewis, Richd. Apperson, P. B. Ormsby, George Green, Richd. Davenport, E. M. Covington, Abraham Owen, Thomas Johnson, Robert Johnson, Nicholas Lafon, John Kenton, N. Miller, J. Winlock, Richard Fox, Richard Price, Nathl. Hart, John Bacon, Thomas Refsfield.
Abr. Hite, foreman, William Steele, George Madison, John Patrick, Thomas Lewis, Richd. Apperson, P. B. Ormsby, George Green, Richd. Davenport, E. M. Covington, Abraham Owen, Thomas Johnson, Robert Johnson, Nicholas Lafon, John Kenton, N. Miller, J. Winlock, Richard Fox, Richard Price, Nathl. Hart, John Bacon, Thomas Refsfield.
A true copy from the records of my office as clerk of the district court of the United States, in and for the Kentucky district, this 5th day of December, 1806, and of the independence of the United States the thirty-first.
A true copy from the records of my office as clerk of the district court of the United States, in and for the Kentucky district, this 5th day of December, 1806, and of the independence of the United States the thirty-first.
Attest,
Attest,
THOS. TUNSTALL, c. k. d. c.
THOS. TUNSTALL, c. k. d. c.
There were seventeen witnesses, mostly the intimate friends of Col. Burr. It appeared clearly on the examination that he rumoured circulated throughout the United States that Col. Burr's object was to divide the union, and to separate the Eastern from the Western states, is totally false and groundless.
There were seventeen witnesses, mostly the intimate friends of Col. Burr. It appeared clearly on the examination that he rumoured circulated throughout the United States that Col. Burr's object was to divide the union, and to separate the Eastern from the Western states, is totally false and groundless.
The whole proceedings will be published in a few days containing the testimony of all the witnesses examined on the trial of Aaron Burr, and the result of the Western World; which will, we are authorised to say, give entire satisfaction to the public as to Col. Burr, and acquit him of all suspicion of improper views.— Palladium.
The whole proceedings will be published in a few days containing the testimony of all the witnesses examined on the trial of Aaron Burr, and the result of the Western World; which will, we are authorised to say, give entire satisfaction to the public as to Col. Burr, and acquit him of all suspicion of improper views.— Palladium.
The following extraordinary account of the proceedings of a committee of the Kentucky legislature appointed to inquire into the conduct of Judge Sebastian, is copied from the Western World of Nov. 27.
The following extraordinary account of the proceedings of a committee of the Kentucky legislature appointed to inquire into the conduct of Judge Sebastian, is copied from the Western World of Nov. 27.
JUDGE SEBASTIAN.
JUDGE SEBASTIAN.
The glass house of this very honorable judge of the court of appeals, is now for the happiness of the citizens of Kentucky, broken in pieces. We mentioned in the supplement to the last Western World the motion which was made for an inquiry into his conduct and that a committee was appointed for that purpose. The committee met yesterday. In the forenoon of the day, a letter was received by the speaker of the legislature from Judge Sebastian, informing the House that conscious of his innocence, he had hastened to town to meet any charges which might be preferred against him, but at the same time prayed that the inquiry into his conduct might be postponed until he had sufficient time to procure evidence to rebut any charges which might be alleged. Mr. John Allen alone supported the request of the Judge, but Mr. Grundy, General Hopkins, Mr. Pope and Col. Ewing spoke in opposition and wished the inquiry to proceed. Their arguments we shall give at length in our next. The ayes and noes were taken; and Mr. Allen we believe was the only voice to be distinguished in favour of the request of Judge Sebastian.
The glass house of this very honorable judge of the court of appeals, is now for the happiness of the citizens of Kentucky, broken in pieces. We mentioned in the supplement to the last Western World the motion which was made for an inquiry into his conduct and that a committee was appointed for that purpose. The committee met yesterday. In the forenoon of the day, a letter was received by the speaker of the legislature from Judge Sebastian, informing the House that conscious of his innocence, he had hastened to town to meet any charges which might be preferred against him, but at the same time prayed that the inquiry into his conduct might be postponed until he had sufficient time to procure evidence to rebut any charges which might be alleged. Mr. John Allen alone supported the request of the Judge, but Mr. Grundy, General Hopkins, Mr. Pope and Col. Ewing spoke in opposition and wished the inquiry to proceed. Their arguments we shall give at length in our next. The ayes and noes were taken; and Mr. Allen we believe was the only voice to be distinguished in favour of the request of Judge Sebastian.
The committee met about three in the afternoon—Mr. Pope in the chair.
The committee met about three in the afternoon—Mr. Pope in the chair.
A letter was received by Mr. Pope, and read to the committee, from his excellency Gov. Greenup, informing them, that his honour Judge Sebastian, had resigned. The committee, however, notwithstanding resolved to proceed with the inquiry.—Mr. Charles Wilkinson, John Jordan, James T. Martin, of Lexington, and Mr. Bullet, of Louisville, were then sworn and examined. As we are informed, their depositions, after being written out, are to be signed by themselves, and entered on the journals of the house, we forbear, at present, publishing them. The result, however, is, that the fullest and most satisfactory proof was produced of this honorable judge holding a pension for life of ten thousand dollars per annum, from the government of Spain, expressly for personal service.
A letter was received by Mr. Pope, and read to the committee, from his excellency Gov. Greenup, informing them, that his honour Judge Sebastian, had resigned. The committee, however, notwithstanding resolved to proceed with the inquiry.—Mr. Charles Wilkinson, John Jordan, James T. Martin, of Lexington, and Mr. Bullet, of Louisville, were then sworn and examined. As we are informed, their depositions, after being written out, are to be signed by themselves, and entered on the journals of the house, we forbear, at present, publishing them. The result, however, is, that the fullest and most satisfactory proof was produced of this honorable judge holding a pension for life of ten thousand dollars per annum, from the government of Spain, expressly for personal service.
The impression made on all present, by the discovery of this most nefarious and unexampled depravity, is one of our supreme judges, is more easily conceived than described. There seemed to be an unanimous expression of abhorrence depicted in the countenance of every member and spectator against the man who, holding a seat in the first court of his country, was base enough become the political pensioner of a foreign power.
The impression made on all present, by the discovery of this most nefarious and unexampled depravity, is one of our supreme judges, is more easily conceived than described. There seemed to be an unanimous expression of abhorrence depicted in the countenance of every member and spectator against the man who, holding a seat in the first court of his country, was base enough become the political pensioner of a foreign power.
The committee met again this morning. Mr. Bullet was re-examined, and governor Greenup, Mr. Richard Steel and Mr. Bullock of Shelby, as likewise Judge Innes, Mr. John Brown and Joseph Goot of Woodford.—The particulars of their evidence will be given after the committee report to the house.—The result, however, is, that Benjamin Sebastian had been appointed or aged to be judge Innes, the late Mr. George Nicholas, and the late Mr. Murray to confer w/ Giozo, an agent appointed by the baron de Corandelet on the part of the court of Spain, to certain overtures that were made the said baron de Corandelet, respecting the western country, which negotiation was ended by a courier arriving at New-Orleans from the Havana with intelligence that a treaty had been concluded between the United States and the government of Spain; and that the pension of 3000 dollars per annum was given to the said Benjamin Sebastian for his services to Spain in his services to Spain in this negotiation.
The committee met again this morning. Mr. Bullet was re-examined, and governor Greenup, Mr. Richard Steel and Mr. Bullock of Shelby, as likewise Judge Innes, Mr. John Brown and Joseph Goot of Woodford.—The particulars of their evidence will be given after the committee report to the house.—The result, however, is, that Benjamin Sebastian had been appointed or aged to be judge Innes, the late Mr. George Nicholas, and the late Mr. Murray to confer w/ Giozo, an agent appointed by the baron de Corandelet on the part of the court of Spain, to certain overtures that were made the said baron de Corandelet, respecting the western country, which negotiation was ended by a courier arriving at New-Orleans from the Havana with intelligence that a treaty had been concluded between the United States and the government of Spain; and that the pension of 3000 dollars per annum was given to the said Benjamin Sebastian for his services to Spain in his services to Spain in this negotiation.
It was likewise proved by governor Greenup and others, that Benjamin Sebastian had endeavoured to organise a society in Kentucky to petition his Catholic majesty for a grant of territory in Louisiana, on the grounds, that the society were discontented with the government and laws of the U. States, and were desirous of living under the mild and pacific government of Spain. It however appeared that Benjamin Sebastian stood alone in this attempt; and that he was unable to prevail with a single individual to join him in the proposal.
It was likewise proved by governor Greenup and others, that Benjamin Sebastian had endeavoured to organise a society in Kentucky to petition his Catholic majesty for a grant of territory in Louisiana, on the grounds, that the society were discontented with the government and laws of the U. States, and were desirous of living under the mild and pacific government of Spain. It however appeared that Benjamin Sebastian stood alone in this attempt; and that he was unable to prevail with a single individual to join him in the proposal.
The committee will proceed further this afternoon.—The most patriotic feelings appear to pervade every member; and from several circumstances which have transpired, we are induced to believe, that more than one Spanish pensioner will be consigned to that fate which so meritoriously awaits Benjamin Sebastian. Even the Kentucky Gazette , and the Enquirer , of Richmond, Virginia, we suspect, will abandon his cause, and leave him to seek consolation in the company of the Marquis de Yrujo, & his associates.
The committee will proceed further this afternoon.—The most patriotic feelings appear to pervade every member; and from several circumstances which have transpired, we are induced to believe, that more than one Spanish pensioner will be consigned to that fate which so meritoriously awaits Benjamin Sebastian. Even the Kentucky Gazette , and the Enquirer , of Richmond, Virginia, we suspect, will abandon his cause, and leave him to seek consolation in the company of the Marquis de Yrujo, & his associates.
The Enquirer has never yet advocated the cause of Judge Sebastian; nor will it ever advocate the cause of a foreign Pensionary or a Traitor.
The Enquirer has never yet advocated the cause of Judge Sebastian; nor will it ever advocate the cause of a foreign Pensionary or a Traitor.
One query strikes us with irresistible force. Though Judge Innes & others refused a Spanish bribe, yet how can they justify their profound silence which they have observed in this transaction? It was their duty to have exposed immediately this nefarious project of Spain to the indignation of their country; and for not having done so, they deserve something more than a mere disapprobation.
One query strikes us with irresistible force. Though Judge Innes & others refused a Spanish bribe, yet how can they justify their profound silence which they have observed in this transaction? It was their duty to have exposed immediately this nefarious project of Spain to the indignation of their country; and for not having done so, they deserve something more than a mere disapprobation.
General Assembly of Virginia.
General Assembly of Virginia.
Extra from the Journals of the House of Delegates.
Extra from the Journals of the House of Delegates.
Monday, December 22, 1806.
Monday, December 22, 1806.
Mr. Mercer from the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication which relates to the public guard, made the following report:
Mr. Mercer from the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication which relates to the public guard, made the following report:
The committee appointed to enquire into the present state of the Public Guard, have, according to order, performed that duty, and come to a Report, which they beg leave to submit to the consideration of the Legislature.
The committee appointed to enquire into the present state of the Public Guard, have, according to order, performed that duty, and come to a Report, which they beg leave to submit to the consideration of the Legislature.
Whereas by the report of the Captain of the Public Guard, herewith submitted, and that part of the Governor's communication which relates to it, it appears that this establishment is insufficient for the purposes for which it was instituted in the year 1800, combined with the services now required at the jail or penitentiary of this commonwealth; And whereas the services of the Public Guard have been, and are still specially appropriated at stated periods, for the benefit of the Bank of Virginia (as will be seen by a letter from the Cashier) and thereby thrown out of the proper channel of duty, and of consequence rendered inefficient towards the protection of the public arms and treasury of the state, in case of insurrection or any other emergency:
Whereas by the report of the Captain of the Public Guard, herewith submitted, and that part of the Governor's communication which relates to it, it appears that this establishment is insufficient for the purposes for which it was instituted in the year 1800, combined with the services now required at the jail or penitentiary of this commonwealth; And whereas the services of the Public Guard have been, and are still specially appropriated at stated periods, for the benefit of the Bank of Virginia (as will be seen by a letter from the Cashier) and thereby thrown out of the proper channel of duty, and of consequence rendered inefficient towards the protection of the public arms and treasury of the state, in case of insurrection or any other emergency:
Resolved, as the opinion of the committee, that it is advisable and expedient to discontinue the said Public Guard. that ten able bodied men should be employed as turnkeys by the Executive, who being properly accounted, may constitute a Guard to the Penitentiary; their pay and manner of service to be regulated by the Executive.
Resolved, as the opinion of the committee, that it is advisable and expedient to discontinue the said Public Guard. that ten able bodied men should be employed as turnkeys by the Executive, who being properly accounted, may constitute a Guard to the Penitentiary; their pay and manner of service to be regulated by the Executive.
Resolved, as the opinion of the committee, that a company should be raised from the body of militia in the city of Richmond, either by draft or voluntary enlistment, and that this company being completely equipped and exercised once a week at least in their duty, and prepared to rally upon the shortest notice, at such place as may be appointed by the Governor, should continue three months in service; and the said company be renewed from time to time from the militia in the city of Richmond.
Resolved, as the opinion of the committee, that a company should be raised from the body of militia in the city of Richmond, either by draft or voluntary enlistment, and that this company being completely equipped and exercised once a week at least in their duty, and prepared to rally upon the shortest notice, at such place as may be appointed by the Governor, should continue three months in service; and the said company be renewed from time to time from the militia in the city of Richmond.
The committee are well aware of the complaint of hardship, which this proposition will probably excite on the part of the citizen of Richmond, when he is required without pay to discharge this duty. But such impressions should surely give way to the reflection, that whilst he is in readiness to render active service to the commonwealth, in any emergency, he is enabled to protect with greater certainty his own property, and all that is dear to him, and better prepared to aid our common country in the hour of danger.
The committee are well aware of the complaint of hardship, which this proposition will probably excite on the part of the citizen of Richmond, when he is required without pay to discharge this duty. But such impressions should surely give way to the reflection, that whilst he is in readiness to render active service to the commonwealth, in any emergency, he is enabled to protect with greater certainty his own property, and all that is dear to him, and better prepared to aid our common country in the hour of danger.
The committee have thus, with great respect for the better judgment of the Legislature, proposed this radical change in an establishment which has been in existence almost six years, & upon which the public had a right to place much reliance; believing such change calculated to afford to the property of the state the utmost security, and surely to lessen a vast expenditure of the public money.
The committee have thus, with great respect for the better judgment of the Legislature, proposed this radical change in an establishment which has been in existence almost six years, & upon which the public had a right to place much reliance; believing such change calculated to afford to the property of the state the utmost security, and surely to lessen a vast expenditure of the public money.
On motion, Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table.
On motion, Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table.
Tuesday, December 23.
Tuesday, December 23.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising the erection of flood gates across the Back creek in Norfolk borough," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising the erection of flood gates across the Back creek in Norfolk borough," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising the appointment of a mathematical surveyor for the borough of Norfolk," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising the appointment of a mathematical surveyor for the borough of Norfolk," was read a third time and passed.
A bill, "To amend and explain the act, authorising the county court of Lee to erect a turnpike or toll gate on the road leading from Moccasin gap to Cumberland gap through the said county," was read a second time, and a motion made to amend the same by striking out of it the following words—"That it shall not be lawful for the said court of Lee to continue a turnpike or toll gate on Cumberland mountain, or so near the same, that travellers using the Tennessee or main Kentucky road will be subjected to the payment of tolls at said gate: But it shall and may be lawful for the said court, and they are hereby required to erect the said turnpike or toll gate at any suitable place on the said road leading from Cumberland gap to Moccasin gap eastward of the junction of the said road with the Tennessee or main Kentucky road, in all respects conforming to the restrictions, limitations and provisions of the act of the last session of the General Assembly"—and inserting in lieu of them the following—"The keeper of the said gate shall for the future demand and receive from those who travel the Tennessee or main Kentucky road, the following rates or tolls—for every man one third part of the toll heretofore given by law; for every horse, mule or ass the same; and for every carriage of any kind, including team and driver, one half the toll heretofore given by law, and no more—provided that persons not residing more than eight miles from such gate, shall
A bill, "To amend and explain the act, authorising the county court of Lee to erect a turnpike or toll gate on the road leading from Moccasin gap to Cumberland gap through the said county," was read a second time, and a motion made to amend the same by striking out of it the following words—"That it shall not be lawful for the said court of Lee to continue a turnpike or toll gate on Cumberland mountain, or so near the same, that travellers using the Tennessee or main Kentucky road will be subjected to the payment of tolls at said gate: But it shall and may be lawful for the said court, and they are hereby required to erect the said turnpike or toll gate at any suitable place on the said road leading from Cumberland gap to Moccasin gap eastward of the junction of the said road with the Tennessee or main Kentucky road, in all respects conforming to the restrictions, limitations and provisions of the act of the last session of the General Assembly"—and inserting in lieu of them the following—"The keeper of the said gate shall for the future demand and receive from those who travel the Tennessee or main Kentucky road, the following rates or tolls—for every man one third part of the toll heretofore given by law; for every horse, mule or ass the same; and for every carriage of any kind, including team and driver, one half the toll heretofore given by law, and no more—provided that persons not residing more than eight miles from such gate, shall
shall not be subject to the payment of toll for anything of the same."—And the question being put to the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
shall not be subject to the payment of toll for anything of the same."—And the question being put to the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
Ordered, That the said bill be engrossed and read a third time.
Ordered, That the said bill be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Divorcing Daniel Rose from his wife Henrietta,"
A bill, "Divorcing Daniel Rose from his wife Henrietta,"
A bill, "To amend the act for reducing into one the several acts prescribing the oath of fidelity and oaths of public officers," (which lay on the table) were read a first time and ordered to be read a second time.
A bill, "To amend the act for reducing into one the several acts prescribing the oath of fidelity and oaths of public officers," (which lay on the table) were read a first time and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Foushee (of Henrico) presented, according to order, a bill, "To amend the act concerning the James river company."
Mr. Foushee (of Henrico) presented, according to order, a bill, "To amend the act concerning the James river company."
Wednesday Dec. 24.
Wednesday Dec. 24.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, "Concerning the election of members of the Court of Hustings and Common Hall of Frederickburg," with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The Senate have passed the bill, "Concerning the election of members of the Court of Hustings and Common Hall of Frederickburg," with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendment, and the same being twice read was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendment, and the same being twice read was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
An engrossed bill, "To punish certain thefts and forgeries," was read a third time and several blanks therein filled up;
An engrossed bill, "To punish certain thefts and forgeries," was read a third time and several blanks therein filled up;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "To punish certain thefts and forgeries."
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "To punish certain thefts and forgeries."
An engrossed bill, "To amend and explain the act authorising the county court of Lee to erect a turnpike or toll gate, on the road leading from Moccasin gap to Cumberland gap thro' the said county," was read a third time and a blank therein filled up, and passed.
An engrossed bill, "To amend and explain the act authorising the county court of Lee to erect a turnpike or toll gate, on the road leading from Moccasin gap to Cumberland gap thro' the said county," was read a third time and a blank therein filled up, and passed.
The Enquirer.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 18 JANUARY.
RICHMOND, 18 JANUARY.
DEBATE ON THE KENTUCKY AMENDMENT.
DEBATE ON THE KENTUCKY AMENDMENT.
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MR. LINDSAY.
MR. LINDSAY.
MR. CHAIRMAN,
MR. CHAIRMAN,
I confess I am one of those, who view this question with alarm, when I hear a proposition on the part of a sister state to demolish a fabric, which has been reared by the wisdom of our most patriotic and enlightened men; which has stood the test of time and been consecrated by experience, I am reluctant to express my assent, till I have heard the strongest reasons to convince my mind of its propriety.—Sir, I admire the federal constitution, I revere the framers of it, and there is no feature in it more fair than the organisation of the Judiciary. Like the Gentleman from Dinwiddie, I am averse to enlarging the powers of the federal government by taking from those of the state governments. In many cases the state sovereignties should be paramount, in many cases transcendent; Sir, I consider them as the great bulwarks of our political and civil liberty, and the ruling principle of my political conduct has always been to enlarge the sphere of power of the state government, by circumscribing that of the federal government. But where are we to apprehend danger from federal encroachment? Is it from the quarter of the judiciary? No, I apprehend not. Sir, it is from the transactional encroachments of a strong armed federal executive which should awaken the vigilance and hostility of the state governments. I did not expect that this would have been tortured into a political question. I shall not consider it as such. I am well aware that in the observations which I am about to make, I shall fall far short of doing justice to this subject. I make them without preparation, but the remarks which have fallen from the worthy gentleman from Dinwiddie are in conflict with my judgment and my feelings, and as no other member of the committee will step forward to advocate my opinions, I should deem it a dereliction from my duty, were I not to state the reasons upon which my opposition to the proposed amendments is founded.
I confess I am one of those, who view this question with alarm, when I hear a proposition on the part of a sister state to demolish a fabric, which has been reared by the wisdom of our most patriotic and enlightened men; which has stood the test of time and been consecrated by experience, I am reluctant to express my assent, till I have heard the strongest reasons to convince my mind of its propriety.—Sir, I admire the federal constitution, I revere the framers of it, and there is no feature in it more fair than the organisation of the Judiciary. Like the Gentleman from Dinwiddie, I am averse to enlarging the powers of the federal government by taking from those of the state governments. In many cases the state sovereignties should be paramount, in many cases transcendent; Sir, I consider them as the great bulwarks of our political and civil liberty, and the ruling principle of my political conduct has always been to enlarge the sphere of power of the state government, by circumscribing that of the federal government. But where are we to apprehend danger from federal encroachment? Is it from the quarter of the judiciary? No, I apprehend not. Sir, it is from the transactional encroachments of a strong armed federal executive which should awaken the vigilance and hostility of the state governments. I did not expect that this would have been tortured into a political question. I shall not consider it as such. I am well aware that in the observations which I am about to make, I shall fall far short of doing justice to this subject. I make them without preparation, but the remarks which have fallen from the worthy gentleman from Dinwiddie are in conflict with my judgment and my feelings, and as no other member of the committee will step forward to advocate my opinions, I should deem it a dereliction from my duty, were I not to state the reasons upon which my opposition to the proposed amendments is founded.
What is the motion before the committee? It is this; to lop off from the federal judiciary, three objects of jurisdiction, and throw them upon the state judiciaries, to wit. all cases of litigation between a citizen or citizens of one state, and a citizen or citizens of another state; all cases between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states; and cases between a state or the citizens thereof and foreign states, citizens or subjects.
What is the motion before the committee? It is this; to lop off from the federal judiciary, three objects of jurisdiction, and throw them upon the state judiciaries, to wit. all cases of litigation between a citizen or citizens of one state, and a citizen or citizens of another state; all cases between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states; and cases between a state or the citizens thereof and foreign states, citizens or subjects.
There are, Mr. Chairman two methods prescribed by the constitution of the U. States, for procuring amendments to that instrument; the one is simple and direct, the other is intricate and circuitous. The first is when congress originates the amendments and submits them to the state legislatures for consideration, by which, if they are ratified, they become incorporated with the constitution, and form a part thereof. But the framers of the constitution, wisely foreseeing that distinct interests might produce a clashing between the federal and state governments, and that congress would not always be ready or willing to originate many amendments which would be highly beneficial to the state governments made a provision for the origination of amendments on the part of the state governments. Under the 5th article of the constitution of the U. S. it is enacted that when two thirds of the state legislatures have agreed on the proposed amendments, and shall make application to Congress, "Congress shall call a convention for proposing amendments which in either case shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of this constitution when ratified by the legislatures of 3/4ths of the states, or by conventions in 3/4ths thereof." There are the words of the constitution. This then is the mode which has been adopted to carry the proposed amendments into effect.
There are, Mr. Chairman two methods prescribed by the constitution of the U. States, for procuring amendments to that instrument; the one is simple and direct, the other is intricate and circuitous. The first is when congress originates the amendments and submits them to the state legislatures for consideration, by which, if they are ratified, they become incorporated with the constitution, and form a part thereof. But the framers of the constitution, wisely foreseeing that distinct interests might produce a clashing between the federal and state governments, and that congress would not always be ready or willing to originate many amendments which would be highly beneficial to the state governments made a provision for the origination of amendments on the part of the state governments. Under the 5th article of the constitution of the U. S. it is enacted that when two thirds of the state legislatures have agreed on the proposed amendments, and shall make application to Congress, "Congress shall call a convention for proposing amendments which in either case shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of this constitution when ratified by the legislatures of 3/4ths of the states, or by conventions in 3/4ths thereof." There are the words of the constitution. This then is the mode which has been adopted to carry the proposed amendments into effect.
But with how many dangers and perplexities, Mr. C. is it not attended? how much trouble and expense will it not create? First, 2/3d of the state legislatures must agree in proposing these amendments to Congress. Congress must then call a convention for proposing amendments. This step itself is alarming. What, Sir, will be the nature and powers of this convention? Will they go only as far as the state government propose and intend they shall go? Will they take into their consideration, only the amendments proposed by the state legislatures? No, Sir, I apprehend that when a convention is once called, the government relapses from its organised state, and that this convention, altho' assembled for the purpose of considering particular amendments, have the power and the right to modify and amend every branch of the constitution. Nay, Sir, they have it at their option, to give us a new constitution, instead of the old one. But, Sir, if we examine the words of the federal constitution, we shall find that the danger does not stop here. Even after this convention of amendments has agreed these...
But with how many dangers and perplexities, Mr. C. is it not attended? how much trouble and expense will it not create? First, 2/3d of the state legislatures must agree in proposing these amendments to Congress. Congress must then call a convention for proposing amendments. This step itself is alarming. What, Sir, will be the nature and powers of this convention? Will they go only as far as the state government propose and intend they shall go? Will they take into their consideration, only the amendments proposed by the state legislatures? No, Sir, I apprehend that when a convention is once called, the government relapses from its organised state, and that this convention, altho' assembled for the purpose of considering particular amendments, have the power and the right to modify and amend every branch of the constitution. Nay, Sir, they have it at their option, to give us a new constitution, instead of the old one. But, Sir, if we examine the words of the federal constitution, we shall find that the danger does not stop here. Even after this convention of amendments has agreed these...

be submitted to the state sovereigns for ratification; it is then at the option of Congress, to direct whether the amendments shall be ratified by the state legislatures, or by conventions in two-thirds of them. Suppose that Congress were to insist upon the ratification, by conventions in two-thirds of the states. And is not Congress hostile to the amendments proposed by the state of Kentucky? It is fair to argue, that they are, else they would have pursued the simple and direct method, established by the constitution, of which I first spoke; they would have originated the amendments. But, if the ratification is to take place by convention in Virginia, with how much peril and embarrassment will it not be attended here? If we cast our eyes over the state of Virginia, the question is answered at once. Already is our national treasury so exhausted, that we can with difficulty support the expenses of an ordinary legislature. Already has the compromise faith of the state been violated, her credit considerably shaken; already are our expenditures much greater than our appropriations, and can we support the additional expenses of a convention? Besides, the present season has been one of the most alarming scarcity; so alarming indeed, has been the scarcity, that the people in many parts of this state, have with one voice, come forward to request and implore that the proceedings of the courts of justice, may be stopped; and this is a time for laying additional burthens? No, sir, if the people are to be taxed, let them be taxed to redeem the credit of the government, to fill our own treasury and support their own ordinary legislature. Let us not be dragged into expenses, by a proposition on the part of a sister state, which at best is hostile to our interests.
But, sir, this may be said to be an objection to the means only, and therefore not a valid one. I do confess that were the amendment the most necessary and the most useful that could be offered, I would abandon it, were I compelled to resort to a method so circuitous, complex and hazardous as the one now resorted to. But, sir, I have objections to the principles of the amendment. Such as they are I will state them. What would be the situation of our state courts, already lumbered with business and clogged with the multiplicity of suits, if a new tide of litigation were to roll in on them from the federal judiciary? Already do we hear complaints and clamours through this state, that the prostration of justice amounts to a complete denial of it. There are many plaintiffs and defendants who have been in our courts for 20 years, may some no doubt ever since the organisation of our government; who are now not much nearer to the decision of their claims than when they commenced the war of litigation. Sir, if we throw in an influx of business upon this slow lumbering state judiciary, which already creeps on with a tortoise pace and crippled gait, we shall so retard its operations that it will never reach the goal of justice. To open the streams of justice, & give them a free channel and currency, has been for many years past a source of care, of anxiety, and agitation in this house; and is this the plan we are at length to fall upon? Instead of doubling the salary of the judges of the Court of Appeals; shall we double their business by way of facilitating the administration of justice? No, sir. Besides, Mr. Chairman, it is a fact that the federal courts are the only courts in which business is dispatched with any thing like certainty and celerity in this state. Shall we then deprive the people of the only tribunal which can give them a speedy redress for their wrongs? If the federal courts dispatch business with more rapidity than state courts, let us correct their jurisdiction, let us keep it unimpaired and unmitigated, and let us not by cleaving down that sole tribunal which administers justice with dispatch, force the people to resort to our state courts, which are already clogged up with business.
But, sir; I have another objection, and it is one which seems to have struck the framers of our constitution. The object of the Federal constitution seems to have been to strike out from a heterogeneous mass of clashing interests, a common bond of union. The harmony of the different states seems to have been the first principle of the confederation, and the constitution and the whole of the policy of the U. S. seem to tend towards that great and desirable object. It was supposed that by establishing a common umpire between the states, independent of them and not attached by interest particularly to either of them, that justice would be best administered to all. It was supposed on the other hand, that the conflicting judicial decisions of the different states on their conflicting rights or the conflicting rights of some of their citizens, might have a tendency to embroil the states one with the other; and Sir, might it not so happen, if in the case of conflicting right between state and state or between citizens of one state and another, the power of adjudication was lodged in the state governments; that the opposite decision of the state tribunals might disturb the general harmony and embroil the states? Those who are nearest neighbours are not always the best friends; and those who most closely pursue their own interest are not always true to it.
Sir; I will state a case which may occur, & which comes within the reach of possibility. From the particular situation of our country and the circumstance that wealth is not locked up in the hands of a few, and that the flock of the country is so generally partitioned, so that no individual can carry on a great speculation or enterprise by his own funds without the assistance of his neighbours; Companies are every day embodying and incorporating, the funds of which are held by many stockholders in every part of the country. These people join their funds; sometimes to establish Banks; sometimes to build bridges; sometimes to cut canals; sometimes to speculate in lands and for many other purposes too tedious to mention. Suppose then, that the litigation arose between an individual in Virginia or a company of Stockholders in Virginia & a company in Kentucky. The Legislature of Kentucky swarms with these stockholders; the seats of Justice are occupied & filled by them; the juries are empanelled from that company, and paid by them; and the decision of the cause is interested and corrupt. Virginia murmurs and repines: Perhaps the ferment excited amongst her citizens induces her to fly to arms and break the bonds of fraternity with her kindred state. Far be it from me to impeach the state of Kentucky. I respect that state and the reverse of this picture might be equally true of Virginia. Under the present system of things, these dangers are guarded against, by having a third party; the umpire of their differences; a tribunal not particularly biased in favour of either state, but from the nature of their situation removed far beyond all local interests and state animosities.
I hold it, Mr. Chairman, to be an established truth in politics, that a judiciary to be pure, must be out of danger of the temptation of private interest or local partiality; it is to be presumed that the state courts will decide with as little interest and partiality in cases where the whole warp & bent of their feelings induces them to lean to the interests of their state, as would a tribunal not created by them, not
bound to them by the ties of birth, of intercourse, of local prejudice, or of state sympathy? No sir, I think not. I shall now, after answering one argument of the gentleman from Dinwiddie, take my seat under a hope that the mind of this committee will be awakened to this subject, and that it will meet with a discussion commensurate with its magnitude. It has been stated by that gentleman that great inconveniencies result to the people from the present establishment of the federal court? That they are dragged from the remotest parts of this state to attend the session of the federal judges in Richmond or in Washington. But let me ask that gentleman, what would be the situation of things, if those causes which are now cognizable by the federal court were translated to the state courts? What would be the situation of a citizen of Vermont who had a claim against a citizen of Georgia? He would be compelled to travel from the northern to the southern point of our continent to attend to the prosecution of his claim—At present the sessions of the federal courts are held in every state, thus are accessible to every individual—adopt the amendment proposed by Kentucky and you put it out of the power of a great majority of the people of the union to pay personal attention to their suits. The reasons which I have urged induce me to submit the committee the following resolution. (This resolution declared it inexpedient at the present time to adopt this amendment.)
Mr. Lindsay was followed by Mr. Smyth (of Wythe.)
Mr. CHAIRMAN, Every proposal to alter the constitution of the United States, ought, before it is adopted, to receive the most serious consideration. No change should be made in that important compact that will endanger the peace, and tranquility of the union.
But the framers of the constitution were themselves sensible, and the whole nation have declared, that it was defective; and sundry alterations therein have already been made. And if there remain any powers granted by that instrument, which are found unnecessary to the general government, or injurious to the governments of the states, they ought to be taken away.
Kentucky has complained, that the power given to the federal judiciary to take cognizance of suits in which an alien is a party, or between citizens of different states, is injurious to the state governments, and to the people. Some of the other states have agreed with her. It certainly becomes the legislature of Virginia, who have often proposed amendments to this constitution, to consider this proposed amendment, with respect, and deliberation.
If there remain in this constitution any imperfection, proposed changes could not be different at a more favorable time than the present. The public mind is free from agitation; and the determination which shall now be entered into, will probably be that most favorable to the preservation of public liberty.
I will beg leave to consider that power given by the federal constitution, which the legislature of Kentucky propose shall be taken away, both as it is now actually exercised, and as it may be exercised hereafter, should the general government come to be administered by men desirous to extend to the utmost federal power.
In passing laws to carry this power into execution, Congress have been moderate. They have by no means extended the powers of the federal judiciary as far as constitutionally they might have done. They have provided that the circuit courts of the United States shall have original jurisdiction, concurrent with the state courts, of civil suits where an alien is a party plaintiff or defendant, or where a citizen of a state, other than that wherein the suits brought, is a party plaintiff or defendant, and the matter in dispute exceeds the value of five hundred dollars. And if a citizen sues in a court of his state, an alien, or a citizen of another state, where the value is above five hundred dollars, the defendant may remove the suit into the federal circuit court.
I shall attempt to prove, that according to those provisions one half of the suits arising within this state, where the value is above five hundred dollars, may be brought in the federal circuit courts.
There are among us a large number of aliens, with whom, as well as with aliens residing abroad, our citizens have many contracts. Our citizens have also many contracts with the citizens of the adjacent states. It becomes necessary to examine who are citizens of Virginia: For if I am not in an error, great numbers of the inhabitants of Virginia are still citizens of other states; and suits between them and citizens of this state, may be brought in the federal circuit court.
If a citizen of the state of Maryland comes into Virginia, although he is entitled to all the privileges of a citizen of Virginia, yet he is not a citizen of Virginia. He is still a citizen of Maryland. If he should be sued in this state, in a state court, by one of our citizens, for a debt above five hundred dollars, the law of Congress authorises him to remove the suit into the federal circuit court. I cannot discover that remaining in Virginia for any length of time would divest him of the character of a citizen of Maryland, and of his consequent right to have a suit between him and a citizen of Virginia tried in the federal court. Should he take the oath of allegiance to Virginia, and abjure all allegiance claimed by any other state, he might then cease to be a citizen of Maryland, and lose his right to sue a citizen of Virginia in the federal circuit court.
If I am correct in this supposition, probably a fourth of the inhabitants of Virginia, three-fourths of the inhabitants of Kentucky, and nine-tenths of the inhabitants of Ohio, are citizens of other states.
It will follow that according to the present system, one half of the suits in Virginia, for a value greater than five hundred dollars, may be brought in the federal circuit court. The controversies that shall arise in Ohio, Tennessee, and the states hereafter to be formed in the Indiana, Mississippi, Orleans, and Louisiana territories, where the value is over five hundred dollars (including almost all the land causes) will nearly all of them be within the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and removable to the city of Washington. This will be ruinous to every man who is not wealthy. Such only will contend for their rights, when the causes affecting them are to be determined at the city of Washington. A laboring man who shall claim a small tract of land in Louisiana, had much better give it up, and press forward into the wilderness, than contend against a wealthy adversary before the supreme federal court, at the city of Washington. Can such a system be proper to "establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility?" I think it cannot. It establishes injustice, and ensures ruin.
The power granted by this clause of the federal constitution is extremely degrading to the state governments; particularly to the judiciary departments. The legislatures of the states are allowed to make laws; but the judges of the state courts are not to be entrusted to judge cases arising under them. No reason can be assigned for this, unless it be, either that the state judges are ignorant or partial, or corrupt. From
the manner in which the acts of congress are drawn, the inference seems to be that the integrity of the judges in the state courts, is not to be relied on. If they are presumed to be partial to their fellow citizens from local attachments, then they ought no more to be entrusted with the decision of causes under the value of five hundred dollars than with the decision of those of greater value than five hundred dollars, as that species of partiality may operate in causes of the one description as well as the other: But the state judges are entrusted with the decision of causes not exceeding in value five hundred dollars. It seems to be presumed that in causes of no greater value they will have no sufficient inducement to swerve from right. They are not entrusted with the decision of causes where the value exceeds five hundred dollars. The inference is strong that their integrity would not be proof against corruption where causes of great value were depending before them.
Is it right, sir, that the judiciary department of this state should be denied the right of judging cases arising within this state, under its laws? Shall the local laws of Virginia, be decided on, in Virginia, by men not impeachable by the representatives of the people of Virginia? Can no man, or set of men in this state be safely entrusted to decide who is owner of one hundred acres of lands lying in this state, and claimed by a citizen of Maryland or North-Carolina? The Federal Constitution says no; and the allegation is humiliating, and disgraceful.
The effects of the present system are fraught with injustice to our own citizens. Aliens and citizens of other states in the union are entitled to the like justice as our own citizens, and no more. The law now favors them, to the injury of our own citizens. A merchant of Richmond owes to a merchant of London or Philadelphia, a sum of money above five hundred dollars. He is sued in the federal circuit court. The merchant of Richmond, being a citizen of Virginia, is obliged to sue his fellow citizens who stand indebted to him, in the state courts. The causes find their way to the Court of Appeals, where they lie for years. Judgment is obtained against this unfortunate citizen in the federal court speedily; for there is not a great number of causes depending there. The consequence is, that although his resources would have been equal to the payment of his debts, had the like justice been rendered to him as to aliens, yet he is ruined.
Sir, there should be the like justice for the citizen and the stranger. The present system prefers the stranger. It is a discouragement to alien merchants to become citizens. It is unnatural, unjust and impolitic.
It is not sufficient to examine the evils which have actually proceeded from the exercise of this power. We should contemplate those which may arise from it, should the general government come to be administered by men friendly to a consolidation of the states, who would extend as far as possible every power granted by the federal constitution. They would urge that as the constitution expressly gives the federal courts jurisdiction of causes between citizens of different states, it was expedient, and for the promotion of justice, that the federal courts should take cognizance of all such causes of whatever value; and congress may, whenever they please, provide that the federal courts shall have cognizance of all such causes, either concurrent with, or exclusive of, the courts of the different states.
What causes, Mr. Chairman, will then remain to be decided in the state courts? Only those when the parties are citizens and inhabitants of the same state, and of a part of a state, the state courts will probably be deprived. It will be fictitiously alleged that one of the parties is a citizen of another state. This practice, it has been said, begins already to prevail. We may expect the gentlemen of the bar will favor it. A lawyer to whom your law allows fifteen shillings as a fee in the superior courts of law, will find it to his interest to bring his suit in a court where a reasonable and adequate compensation is allowed for his services; and he may be expected to pursue his interest. The mode adopted in England to encroach the business of the court of exchequer, will be adopted here to encroach the business of the federal courts. There, although by the constitution of that court, it is restricted to causes relating to the revenue, yet on its being fictitiously alleged, that the plaintiff is a debtor to the king, the court takes jurisdiction of the cause. Here it will be fictitiously alleged that the plaintiff is a citizen of another state. A plea to the jurisdiction of the court must be put in personally, and on oath. The lawyers will agree not to advise the putting in of such a plea; and so the federal court will be allowed to retain jurisdiction of the cause.
I think I have shown that the effects of this power, given by the constitution to the federal courts, are already degrading to the state governments and may lead to their annihilation. Let us see if this power is essential "to establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility."
The ablest advocates of the federal constitution have admitted that the power which Kentucky seeks to take away from the general government, is useless. [Here Mr. Smyth read extracts of the speeches of Mr. Madison, p. 379; of Mr. Marshall, p. 395; of Mr. Randolph, p. 409; and of Mr. Pendleton, p. 590-569.]
This amendment was not originally proposed by Kentucky. It was proposed by the greatest, the most enlightened body ever assembled in Virginia; the representatives of the people in convention in 1788. [Here Mr. Smyth read an amendment proposed by the convention, Debates, p. 474.]
Thus it appears that the ablest friends of the federal constitution have admitted this power to be useless. Some of them have admitted it to be dangerous. And the people of Virginia in convention, have formerly proposed a greater diminution of the power of the federal judiciary, than Kentucky has now proposed.
The acts of Congress prove this power to be unnecessary. They have left to the state courts all those suits where the value in controversy does not exceed five hundred dollars; constituting far the greatest number of cases, to which, by the constitution, it was declared the power of the federal court should extend. They have declared that all causes of action arising under the post-office laws shall be sued in the state courts. This proves the competency of the state courts to give satisfaction between citizens of different states; and even to carry into execution the laws of Congress.
A right to reject the courts of a federative state wherein a debtor resides, and to sue him in the courts of the ruling power, is no where else, I believe, allowed but in the United States. If you have a claim against a Scotchman residing in Scotland, can you sue him before any other than a Scotch court? If you have a claim against a Hollander, must you not depend for justice upon the courts of Holland? Would you be allowed to say "the courts of Scotland are partial," and to sue the Scotchman in an English court? Or to say, "the courts of Holland may be corrupted," and to sue in a court of France? No, sir. Such disgraceful imputations against the tribunals of the coun-
try are no where else tolerated but in the United States.
The supposition on which the power in question is granted to the federal courts, to wit, that the courts are partial, merits serious consideration. It is alleged that they will deny justice to an alien or citizen of another state, in favor of one of their fellow citizens.
Suppose we admit this degrading insinuation to be well founded, what remedy does the federal constitution give? A citizen of Kentucky owes a debt to a British subject. He is sued in the federal court, before one of his fellow citizens. The suit is removed to Washington city and there it is again tried by his fellow citizens.
Why may we not suspect our fellow citizens in the federal courts of partiality, as well as our fellow citizens in the courts of the state? Surely no friend of the federal judges will say that they love their countrymen less than the state judges do. They would not consider any one as paying them a compliment who would tell them so. If you admit that they are not, any more than others, devoted to the interests of aliens, it will follow that they are no more impartial than judges of the state courts, in suits between citizens and aliens. And in suits between citizens of different states, the federal judge will often be the fellow citizen of the one or the other party. So that partiality from local attachment is not obviated by this provision of the federal constitution.
Sir, I cannot contemplate the federal courts as more exempt from partiality, or in any way more entitled to confidence than the state courts. Remember all the appointments that have been made, of judges under the federal government, and it is probable your opinion will agree with mine. Two federal judges have already been impeached. No man appointed a judge by the legislature of Virginia has ever been suspected. And to me it seems, that revolutions in administration, such as produced the midnight judiciary, will happen less often in the state, than in the general government.
I think I have shown there is no reason to believe, that the federal circuit courts will be more impartial than the superior courts of the states. And if unjust or illegal decisions shall be given in the circuit courts, will they not be confirmed? I apprehend it is very probable. Five judges, who have been on different circuits, assemble together to hold the supreme court. From decisions given by each of them, there are appeals. Will they not sustain each other's decisions, if it be possible by plausible arguments to do so? Will not each spare his brother, that his brother may spare him in return? We may expect it. Their pride, their love of fame, the esprit de corps, will all tend to produce this effect. I cannot, therefore, believe in the superior integrity, justice, and impartiality of the federal courts.
Give me leave, sir, to attempt to prove that the state courts are more competent than the federal courts, to the administration of justice in all cases arising under the laws of the respective states.
Talents and application are necessary to enable a judge to understand one code of laws. A very able judge is a rare character, even where he has but a single code of laws to comprehend. Suppose that in the 18 judicial districts of this state there were eighteen different legislative bodies, and eighteen distinct codes of law, annually changing, would not your general court judges have a formidable task to understand them all, and to administer justice in each district according to its laws? Then suppose your general court to hear appeals from the decisions of each of its members in the district courts; and you have a picture of the situation of the federal judges. They will have to administer justice in twenty states, by twenty different codes of laws; and then to revive in the supreme court, each other's decisions under those twenty codes.
Now, sir, if you expect from the federal courts better decisions than you expect from the state courts; you must suppose the federal judges to possess twenty times the capacity of judges of the state courts. That the federal judges are ignorant of the laws of those states whereof they are not citizens, appears by the numerous questions they ask of the bar, concerning the law and practice of the state courts. It cannot be otherwise. The federal judges are required to learn the laws of twenty-two governments, which laws are perpetually changing, according to the will of twenty-two legislative bodies.
But we are alarmed about the compact entered into between Virginia and Kentucky, on the erection of the latter into a state. I hope the clerk will be allowed to read the third, fourth, and eighth articles. [Here the clerk read those articles; Rev. code p. 51.]
I cannot see the least danger that the legislature of Kentucky will attempt a violation of those articles. Their citizens hold their titles under the laws of Virginia, and should they attempt such a violation, it would give rise to a controversy between the two states, which if not decided by commissioners according to the 8th article, would be determinable in the supreme federal court.
We ought to decide this question with a view to its effects on the general government, the governments of all the states, and the people, and not with a view to the situation of Kentucky alone. Remember that by denying to Kentucky the right to decide causes concerning lands within her limits, you also deny to Virginia the right to decide causes concerning lands within her limits. Remember the Indiana claim, which may yet be brought before the federal courts, to a country inhabited by 30,000 of your citizens. Remember the claim of the heirs of Lord Grenville to a large part of N. Carolina and Tennessee. Remember also, that an opinion has been entertained that some of the federal judges are not unfavorably disposed toward such claims; and you may see expediency in the change proposed.
As to the interests of non-residents in the lands of Kentucky, I conceive they have nothing to fear, unless it be a sale for the non-payment of taxes, or a forfeiture for neglect of cultivation. The first is a consequence of the right of the legislature of that state to lay and collect taxes. The second may arise by the compact an express right to inflict. It is proper they should possess such a right; it being essentially necessary to encroach the population, prosperity, and power of the state. Non-residents may avoid any loss, by doing what they ought to do; that is, either cultivating their lands, or selling them to others who will do so. But shall we leave with the federal courts, a power over all the property in the union, a formidable and dangerous power, which threatens to swallow up the state governments, rather than leave to the judges of Kentucky the power to decide on the claims of a few engrossers of lands? I hope not. I hope we shall be governed by general principles, and not by particular interests.
It is but justice to the general convention of 1787 to say that they had inducements to vest this power in the federal courts, which no longer exist. Paper money, and tender laws, were in existence in some of the states; particularly N. Carolina, and Rhode Island. But the constitution having provided that no state
shall emit bills of credit, or make any thing but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts, or pass any law impairing the obligation of contracts, and the judges in every state being sworn to support the constitution of the U. S. there is no longer the same occasion that the federal courts should possess this power.
I will beg leave to add a few observations on the consequences which must unavoidably flow from the retention by the federal courts of a power to decide causes between aliens and citizens, and between citizens of different states; in other words, to decide civil causes, of every description, arising under the laws of the respective states.
Already the supreme federal court has differed from the courts of highest jurisdiction in several of the states. Thus in every state there will be two independent judiciaries, deciding according to different principles. One deciding what is law between citizens of that state. The other deciding what is law between citizens of that state and strangers. There will in every state be two codes. We shall have the Virginia code of laws, and the Virginia federal code of laws; and to it will be in every state. Either this must be the case, or else the state courts must surrender their opinions, and conform to the opinions of the federal judges. They must abandon the dictates of their own judgments and adopt the opinions of the federal judges. And thus, what is law in Virginia, will be learned, not by examining reports of cases adjudged in the court of appeals, but by examining reports of cases decided at the city of Washington.
Sir, we ought to prevent a clashing of federal and state authorities. Concur in the amendment. If it passes, there will remain to the federal judiciary all the power necessary to carry into execution the laws of the general government, to preserve harmony with foreign nations, and among the states. And every state will be left, as it ought to be, at liberty to pass, decide on, and execute, its own laws.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to his friend in the Virginia Legislature.
Washington City, Dec. 27, 1806.
"I have to inform you that on the last evening, dispatches were received from Gen. Wilkinson, who after having made arrangements with the Spaniards on the Sabine had gone to New-Orleans, his troops coming on by forced marches, to oppose Burr's attacks on that place, which he had been informed were to be made with the assistance of a naval force from the West-Indies, to be composed of 1 hear, of persons in his views from that quarter, in vessels to arrive under American colors, but foreign officers, & such men from the United States and elsewhere as can be engaged."
"Wilkinson seems confident of being able to meet any force that would arrive, and the timely exertions made by the state of Ohio will send Burr down with a small force of his own. Indeed I doubt if he will not give it up entirely."
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
On Tuesday, the House of Delegates resolved themselves into a committee on the whole of the petitions from the counties of Pittsylvania, Patrick and Henry, praying the Legislature to take the proper steps for consulting the people as to the call of a convention. Mr. Gholson (from Brunswick,) laid before them the following preamble and proposition:
Whereas great discontent exists in many parts of the state respecting the constitution or form of government of this commonwealth; and it having been doubted, whether the Legislature have power to call a convention to revise and amend the same—And whereas, it is expedient that the sense of a majority of the freeholders of the state should be had in this regard:
Resolved, Therefore by the General Assembly, That at the next election of Delegates in this state, it shall be the duty of the sheriff of each county and the sergeant of each corporation in this commonwealth, and they are hereby required, to open polls for their respective counties and corporations, upon which they shall take, the votes of the freeholders thereof, on the question, whether there shall be a convention for the purpose aforesaid or not—On the said polls there shall be two columns; and on the top of the one, the word "convention" shall be written, on the top of the other, the words "No convention" shall be written, and the votes inserted accordingly. And each sheriff and sergeant, shall deliver the poll aforesaid, thus taken for his county or corporation to the Auditor of public accounts, on or before the 6th day of October next; and he shall moreover by the same day certify to the Governor of this commonwealth, the true state of the aforesaid poll for his county or corporation.
Dec. 30, 1806. This proposition having been agreed to by the committee of the whole was afterwards adopted by the House. Ayes 96—Nays 63.—This resolution is now before the Senate.
On the same day, William Mosely was re-elected Treasurer. Samuel Sheppard, Esq. Auditor of Public Accounts; And W. Price, Esq. Register of Land Office.
A friend of A. S. Hooe does not hesitate to contradict in the most explicit terms the false, and illiberal statement which the Alexandria Exposition has published, of that gentleman's affair with Dr. Blake. There was nothing of a political nature in their quarrel, as that paper has represented. It was a mere personal difference between those gentlemen; without the slightest connection with the Randolph party, or with the measures of the Administration, or with any political party or measure whatsoever.
We received no Northern papers by the Tuesday's or last night's mail,
Pursuant to a deed of trust executed to us on the 26th of November 1805, by Fleming Cayce, to secure money due to John Lockland & Co. we shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder for ready money, at Cumberland court-house, on Saturday the 31st day of January 1807.
ONE Negro Man named Stepney (a good Black Smith) and the residue of a Negro Woman, Nancy, and her three children, Anne, Harriott and Sally—after a former deed, covering them for the benefit of John Gilliam & Company, is carried into effect.
BERNARD LEWIS, Surviving Trustee.
Cumberland, January 1.
FOR SALE,
THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, containing by a late survey three hundred and fifty four acres lying on the Brook near the Brook Bridge and within six miles of the city of Richmond, will be offered for sale on the 16th day of next month on the premises.
The terms are one thousand dollars cash and one half of the balance on the first day of October next, and the residue on the first day of October 1808. This Land lies well and abounds in Cedar, but as it is supposed those who are inclined to purchase, will be desirous of viewing the Land, it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing as to the advantages of situation and soil.
DABNEY WILLIAMSON. January 1.
FOR SALE,
TWELVE SHARES in the Bank of Virginia upon easy terms. Enquire of the Printer. January 1.

Miscellaneous.
Miscellaneous.
FROM A LONDON PUBLICATION.
FROM A LONDON PUBLICATION.
PATENTS.
PATENTS.
Mr. Bennet's (Birmingham) for a Parasol.
Mr. Bennet's (Birmingham) for a Parasol.
The great and almost universal demand for Umbrellas and Parasols has rendered a business, which scarcely existed in the metropolis thirty years ago, one of the most considerable now in being. At a period much less than this, few men were to be seen in the streets with an Umbrella even in wet weather; but now in a rainy day scarcely a person is to be seen in London without one. Parasols are still confined to the use of the fair sex, and though intended first as a shade from the direct rays of the sun, they are now not unfrequently used to defend the fair from the duff, the wind, and even the light in the dullest days of summer. Mr. Bennet, taking advantage of this rage for parasols and umbrellas, has invented some improvements in their construction, and given them in this state the name of Parasols. Of these there are several kinds which are capable of being generally or partially expanded.
The great and almost universal demand for Umbrellas and Parasols has rendered a business, which scarcely existed in the metropolis thirty years ago, one of the most considerable now in being. At a period much less than this, few men were to be seen in the streets with an Umbrella even in wet weather; but now in a rainy day scarcely a person is to be seen in London without one. Parasols are still confined to the use of the fair sex, and though intended first as a shade from the direct rays of the sun, they are now not unfrequently used to defend the fair from the duff, the wind, and even the light in the dullest days of summer. Mr. Bennet, taking advantage of this rage for parasols and umbrellas, has invented some improvements in their construction, and given them in this state the name of Parasols. Of these there are several kinds which are capable of being generally or partially expanded.
The handle is made to draw out like a telescope. The head is like that of other parasols, and may be made to any fancy; but to move it up and down, there are fan stretchers, shell stretchers, and another movement called a trigger. When the parasol is to be completely expanded it is to be held inverted in the hand, the stretchers to be pressed forward, and the telescope handle drawn out. By pressing the trigger and drawing the band downwards, one side falls down and it assumes the shape of a canopy, which renders it very serviceable in a meridian sun, and in an open carriage. Both sides may be let down, leaving room only for the head, which is thought to be very convenient in crowded walks of fashion, or has a hand screen for shielding the light from the glare in the theatre; or being placed in a proper stand it may be used as a fire or a candle screen. The handle may be pushed in, and then it answers the purpose of a fan. Umbrellas are made on the same principle, and are found useful in stormy weather.
The handle is made to draw out like a telescope. The head is like that of other parasols, and may be made to any fancy; but to move it up and down, there are fan stretchers, shell stretchers, and another movement called a trigger. When the parasol is to be completely expanded it is to be held inverted in the hand, the stretchers to be pressed forward, and the telescope handle drawn out. By pressing the trigger and drawing the band downwards, one side falls down and it assumes the shape of a canopy, which renders it very serviceable in a meridian sun, and in an open carriage. Both sides may be let down, leaving room only for the head, which is thought to be very convenient in crowded walks of fashion, or has a hand screen for shielding the light from the glare in the theatre; or being placed in a proper stand it may be used as a fire or a candle screen. The handle may be pushed in, and then it answers the purpose of a fan. Umbrellas are made on the same principle, and are found useful in stormy weather.
M. N. E. Baron Van Dae Nih (Well first) for a Composition for Waking, Sewing &c.
M. N. E. Baron Van Dae Nih (Well first) for a Composition for Waking, Sewing &c.
Much or laborious work is to be procured, dried, in a kiln, and reduced to fine powder. Then, to make a ton of the patent composition, the Baron takes 600 pound of tallow, or other fat, and proceeds to make it into soap; but when it is nearly converted into soap, he puts it into another boiler 410 pounds, of the pulverized earth, with an equal quantity of strong lye, stirring it constantly, and after boiling it a few hours he pours it, when hot, into the boiler of soap, prepared with tallow or other fat, being also hot, and brings the whole into a liquid state, by pouring in 290 pounds of the lye. Then he keeps it turning and boiling gently for about an hour, when it is put into frames, where it is left to cool till the next day, and then he cuts it up with brass wires, in the same manner as is done in the process of making soap.
Much or laborious work is to be procured, dried, in a kiln, and reduced to fine powder. Then, to make a ton of the patent composition, the Baron takes 600 pound of tallow, or other fat, and proceeds to make it into soap; but when it is nearly converted into soap, he puts it into another boiler 410 pounds, of the pulverized earth, with an equal quantity of strong lye, stirring it constantly, and after boiling it a few hours he pours it, when hot, into the boiler of soap, prepared with tallow or other fat, being also hot, and brings the whole into a liquid state, by pouring in 290 pounds of the lye. Then he keeps it turning and boiling gently for about an hour, when it is put into frames, where it is left to cool till the next day, and then he cuts it up with brass wires, in the same manner as is done in the process of making soap.
The robenier, a tree generally known by the name of the false Acacia, is now extensively cultivating in France. It had heretofore been reared only for its fragrance; but citizen Francois de Neufchateau, having ascertained that the tree will, in ten or twelve years attain the size of an oak of thirty or forty years standing. Citizen Neufchateau planted a tract of about two acres of very poor soil, with the robeniers, about six feet from each other, and valued at no more than six francs; in ten years the timber was felled, and sold for 36,000 francs; and in the ten succeeding years, he had three toppings or cuttings of very considerable value. These trees, planted in hedges, and cropped every third year, form an impenetrable fence, rendering at the same time much useful wood. The slightest and most hungry soils will answer for them. English paper.
The robenier, a tree generally known by the name of the false Acacia, is now extensively cultivating in France. It had heretofore been reared only for its fragrance; but citizen Francois de Neufchateau, having ascertained that the tree will, in ten or twelve years attain the size of an oak of thirty or forty years standing. Citizen Neufchateau planted a tract of about two acres of very poor soil, with the robeniers, about six feet from each other, and valued at no more than six francs; in ten years the timber was felled, and sold for 36,000 francs; and in the ten succeeding years, he had three toppings or cuttings of very considerable value. These trees, planted in hedges, and cropped every third year, form an impenetrable fence, rendering at the same time much useful wood. The slightest and most hungry soils will answer for them. English paper.
COMMUNICATION.
COMMUNICATION.
A special Oyer & Terminer was held at Flatbush, in Kings county, on Tuesday and Wednesday last for the trial of William Cornwell and Martin Hill, two boys, the former about 14 years of age, and the latter about 12, on the charge of Arson, for burning the barn of Hendrick L. Suydam, in the town of Brooklyn, on the evening of the 16th of November.
A special Oyer & Terminer was held at Flatbush, in Kings county, on Tuesday and Wednesday last for the trial of William Cornwell and Martin Hill, two boys, the former about 14 years of age, and the latter about 12, on the charge of Arson, for burning the barn of Hendrick L. Suydam, in the town of Brooklyn, on the evening of the 16th of November.
About 4 o'clock in the afternoon of Tuesday, the grand jury brought in a bill of indictment against William Cornwell only, for the Arson, Martin Hill having been used as a witness.
About 4 o'clock in the afternoon of Tuesday, the grand jury brought in a bill of indictment against William Cornwell only, for the Arson, Martin Hill having been used as a witness.
They were both indicted for a grand larceny for stealing between 30 and 40 dollars from the store of Isaac Weeks, on the same evening.
They were both indicted for a grand larceny for stealing between 30 and 40 dollars from the store of Isaac Weeks, on the same evening.
Soon after the grand jury came into court, William Cornwell was put to the bar and arraigned. He pleaded guilty, but his honor Judge Tompkins who presided, out of tenderness to the prisoner and desirous that he should have all the legal advantages which his youth could afford, directed the plea of not guilty to be recorded, which was accordingly entered. His honor then assigned as counsel for the prisoner Mr. King and Mr. Clarke.
Soon after the grand jury came into court, William Cornwell was put to the bar and arraigned. He pleaded guilty, but his honor Judge Tompkins who presided, out of tenderness to the prisoner and desirous that he should have all the legal advantages which his youth could afford, directed the plea of not guilty to be recorded, which was accordingly entered. His honor then assigned as counsel for the prisoner Mr. King and Mr. Clarke.
Mr. Riker, the district attorney, then moved the court that the trial should proceed, but on account of the lateness of the hour the court the court adjourned till 10 o'clock the next morning.
Mr. Riker, the district attorney, then moved the court that the trial should proceed, but on account of the lateness of the hour the court the court adjourned till 10 o'clock the next morning.
On Wednesday at the opening of the court the prisoner was again put to the bar. The jury were called, and 5 or 6 of the jurors were challenged by the prisoner's counsel, and set aside. After 12 jurors appearing and being sworn, the district attorney opened the cause and stated to the jury minutely the facts which he should produce against the prisoner, to convince them as well that he had burnt the barn, as that he had capacity to render him an object of legal punishment.
On Wednesday at the opening of the court the prisoner was again put to the bar. The jury were called, and 5 or 6 of the jurors were challenged by the prisoner's counsel, and set aside. After 12 jurors appearing and being sworn, the district attorney opened the cause and stated to the jury minutely the facts which he should produce against the prisoner, to convince them as well that he had burnt the barn, as that he had capacity to render him an object of legal punishment.
Mr. Suydam, the owner of the barn, was called as a witness and proved that his barn, together with property to a great amount, and other buildings have been burnt on the night stated in the indictment.
Mr. Suydam, the owner of the barn, was called as a witness and proved that his barn, together with property to a great amount, and other buildings have been burnt on the night stated in the indictment.
Martin Hill was then called. The counsel for the prisoner objected to him as an incompetent witness on the ground of infancy. On examination by the court he manifested great discernment and talents, and appeared to have a just sense of the consequences of committing perjury, whereupon he was sworn.
Martin Hill was then called. The counsel for the prisoner objected to him as an incompetent witness on the ground of infancy. On examination by the court he manifested great discernment and talents, and appeared to have a just sense of the consequences of committing perjury, whereupon he was sworn.
He testified that he and Cornwell had both entered the store of Mr. Weeks, and forced open the drawer of the counter with a knife. That they took out between 30 and 40 dollars, and described the money with great exactness. He stated that they had concealed the money in Mr. Cornwell's cellar.
He testified that he and Cornwell had both entered the store of Mr. Weeks, and forced open the drawer of the counter with a knife. That they took out between 30 and 40 dollars, and described the money with great exactness. He stated that they had concealed the money in Mr. Cornwell's cellar.
After this they concluded to set fire to some barn. He stated that they had before bought a candle to enable them to count the money, that the candle not burning well they had thrown it away, and bought another of Mr. Ramm, where they also lighted it. He further mentioned that it went out several times and was as often lighted by Hill, the witness, at different places, which he particularly mentioned, and also the different periods of time. He said the last time the candle was lighted, Cornwell went into Chichester's store and lit it. He also mentioned several other facts in all of which he was supported by witnesses of the utmost respectability. Mr. Spragg saw the prisoner light the candle at Chichester's, and Justice Garrison saw him pass with a lighted candle in company with a boy about the size of Hill, and whom he had no doubt was Hill. The money was also found in the cellar of Cornwell's father, and was produced in court. It exactly answered the description of that which had been stolen from Mr. Weeks.
After this they concluded to set fire to some barn. He stated that they had before bought a candle to enable them to count the money, that the candle not burning well they had thrown it away, and bought another of Mr. Ramm, where they also lighted it. He further mentioned that it went out several times and was as often lighted by Hill, the witness, at different places, which he particularly mentioned, and also the different periods of time. He said the last time the candle was lighted, Cornwell went into Chichester's store and lit it. He also mentioned several other facts in all of which he was supported by witnesses of the utmost respectability. Mr. Spragg saw the prisoner light the candle at Chichester's, and Justice Garrison saw him pass with a lighted candle in company with a boy about the size of Hill, and whom he had no doubt was Hill. The money was also found in the cellar of Cornwell's father, and was produced in court. It exactly answered the description of that which had been stolen from Mr. Weeks.
Both Hill, the witness, and the prisoner, on being examined separately by the magistrates, had confessed their guilt.
Both Hill, the witness, and the prisoner, on being examined separately by the magistrates, had confessed their guilt.
Judge Farman and the other magistrates, before whom the prisoner and Hill had been examined,
Judge Farman and the other magistrates, before whom the prisoner and Hill had been examined,
proved in the fullest and most satisfactory manner that both the boys possessed great and unusual talents and cunning—such indeed as is rarely met with in young men in ordinary life of 13.
proved in the fullest and most satisfactory manner that both the boys possessed great and unusual talents and cunning—such indeed as is rarely met with in young men in ordinary life of 13.
Here the testimony against the prisoner closed.
Here the testimony against the prisoner closed.
The counsel for the prisoner produced only one witness—The mother of the prisoner. Her testimony however rather established that he was above 14. Her distress, and the consequent effect it had upon the boy, produced a most affecting scene. They both wept bitterly and sobbed aloud. For a few moments it interrupted the proceedings of the court. Many of the bye standers shed tears, and every countenance was marked with pity and compassion.
The counsel for the prisoner produced only one witness—The mother of the prisoner. Her testimony however rather established that he was above 14. Her distress, and the consequent effect it had upon the boy, produced a most affecting scene. They both wept bitterly and sobbed aloud. For a few moments it interrupted the proceedings of the court. Many of the bye standers shed tears, and every countenance was marked with pity and compassion.
Mr. King of counsel for the prisoner rose and addressed the jury in a speech of near an hour. He delivered himself with great force and eloquence, and defended the unfortunate lad with distinguished ability. He was peculiarly successful when he addressed the feelings of the jury. Every man appeared deeply affected for the little culprit, on whose late they were to pass their verdict.
Mr. King of counsel for the prisoner rose and addressed the jury in a speech of near an hour. He delivered himself with great force and eloquence, and defended the unfortunate lad with distinguished ability. He was peculiarly successful when he addressed the feelings of the jury. Every man appeared deeply affected for the little culprit, on whose late they were to pass their verdict.
Mr. King having concluded, the District Attorney rose in reply—After premising that it was one of the most painful duties which his official situation had ever imposed, that he felt the same sensibility which the jury had manifested, as well for the sufferings of the mother as the misfortunes of the boy; he proceeded to state the law upon the subject. He read several cases where infants under 14 had been punished in England with death, after which he went thro' the evidence minutely, and concluded with observing that in his opinion the law and the facts were conclusive against the prisoner, and that the jury must find him guilty.
Mr. King having concluded, the District Attorney rose in reply—After premising that it was one of the most painful duties which his official situation had ever imposed, that he felt the same sensibility which the jury had manifested, as well for the sufferings of the mother as the misfortunes of the boy; he proceeded to state the law upon the subject. He read several cases where infants under 14 had been punished in England with death, after which he went thro' the evidence minutely, and concluded with observing that in his opinion the law and the facts were conclusive against the prisoner, and that the jury must find him guilty.
His honor Judge Tompkins delivered the charge of the court.
His honor Judge Tompkins delivered the charge of the court.
He began with cautioning the jury against indulging any prejudices which the enormity or danger of the crime might excite. To guard themselves against convicting for the sake of example, or on the grounds of policy, or because it might be essential to the safety of the community. He emphatically told them to be biased by no such considerations, and that if the prisoner was not a fit object of legal punishment, or if they had a doubt on the subject it was a solemn duty which they owed to their consciences and to the law to acquit.
He began with cautioning the jury against indulging any prejudices which the enormity or danger of the crime might excite. To guard themselves against convicting for the sake of example, or on the grounds of policy, or because it might be essential to the safety of the community. He emphatically told them to be biased by no such considerations, and that if the prisoner was not a fit object of legal punishment, or if they had a doubt on the subject it was a solemn duty which they owed to their consciences and to the law to acquit.
His honor then recapitulated the evidence and concluded with declaring the law to be that a boy above the age of 14 is presumed in law capable to commit a felony, and is liable to suffer the same punishment as if he was of full age. That a boy under 14 years is presumed in law incapable to commit a felony, but that the presumption raised by the law out of tenderness to infants may be rebutted by proof. If therefore it should appear that an infant under the age of fourteen and not less than seven, had very extraordinary discernment and cunning so as to distinguish clearly between good and evil, and be fully conscious of what he did, and especially if he evidenced more intelligence than boys usually do at fourteen, he might in law commit felony, and be the object of punishment. That according to the cases had been cited where in England a girl of 13 had been burnt for killing her mistress—one boy of 10 and another of 9 who had killed their companions had been sentenced to death, and he of 10 years actually hanged, because one had hid himself, and the other the body he had killed. And one boy of only 8 years was tried at Abingdon for firing two barrels. He discovered great malice, revenge and cunning; was condemned and hanged accordingly. In modern times a boy of only 10 years was unanimously adjudged by all the judges in England to be a fit subject of capital punishment.
His honor then recapitulated the evidence and concluded with declaring the law to be that a boy above the age of 14 is presumed in law capable to commit a felony, and is liable to suffer the same punishment as if he was of full age. That a boy under 14 years is presumed in law incapable to commit a felony, but that the presumption raised by the law out of tenderness to infants may be rebutted by proof. If therefore it should appear that an infant under the age of fourteen and not less than seven, had very extraordinary discernment and cunning so as to distinguish clearly between good and evil, and be fully conscious of what he did, and especially if he evidenced more intelligence than boys usually do at fourteen, he might in law commit felony, and be the object of punishment. That according to the cases had been cited where in England a girl of 13 had been burnt for killing her mistress—one boy of 10 and another of 9 who had killed their companions had been sentenced to death, and he of 10 years actually hanged, because one had hid himself, and the other the body he had killed. And one boy of only 8 years was tried at Abingdon for firing two barrels. He discovered great malice, revenge and cunning; was condemned and hanged accordingly. In modern times a boy of only 10 years was unanimously adjudged by all the judges in England to be a fit subject of capital punishment.
His honor however concluded by charging the jury that in all such cases the evidence of that discernment and malice, which is to supply the want of age, must be strong and clear beyond all doubt and contradiction.
His honor however concluded by charging the jury that in all such cases the evidence of that discernment and malice, which is to supply the want of age, must be strong and clear beyond all doubt and contradiction.
The jury retired for about half an hour and brought in a verdict of Guilty.
The jury retired for about half an hour and brought in a verdict of Guilty.
After this Martin Hill was arraigned for the Larceny, to which he pleaded not guilty. But the evidence against him was so full and clear, both as to his having committed the theft and of his capacity, that the jury found him guilty after having been out of court about five minutes.
After this Martin Hill was arraigned for the Larceny, to which he pleaded not guilty. But the evidence against him was so full and clear, both as to his having committed the theft and of his capacity, that the jury found him guilty after having been out of court about five minutes.
Cornwell was sentenced to the State Prison during life, and Hill for two years and an half. N.Y. paper.
Cornwell was sentenced to the State Prison during life, and Hill for two years and an half. N.Y. paper.
FROM THE PARIS ARGUS.
FROM THE PARIS ARGUS.
ASSEMBLY OF THE JEWS.
ASSEMBLY OF THE JEWS.
The assembly of the Deputies of the Israelites of France and of the Kingdom of Italy, to their coadjutors.
The assembly of the Deputies of the Israelites of France and of the Kingdom of Italy, to their coadjutors.
The benefits of the most high, visibly declare themselves upon us. A great event is preparing; what our forefathers had not seen for a long course of centuries, what we could not hope to see in our days, is going to re-appear before the eyes of the astonished universe.
The benefits of the most high, visibly declare themselves upon us. A great event is preparing; what our forefathers had not seen for a long course of centuries, what we could not hope to see in our days, is going to re-appear before the eyes of the astonished universe.
The 20th October is the day appointed for the opening of a Grand Sanhedrin in the capital of one of the most powerful Christian Empires, and under the protection of the immortal Prince who governs it.
The 20th October is the day appointed for the opening of a Grand Sanhedrin in the capital of one of the most powerful Christian Empires, and under the protection of the immortal Prince who governs it.
Paris is going to exhibit this spectacle to the world; and this ever memorable event will be for the dispersed remains of the descendant of Abraham, a new era of deliverance and of felicity.
Paris is going to exhibit this spectacle to the world; and this ever memorable event will be for the dispersed remains of the descendant of Abraham, a new era of deliverance and of felicity.
Animated with those sentiments which the same origin and the same religion inspire, we come to day to express them to you in the effusion of joy. Who could not admire with us the secret designs of that providence, who, by ways unknown to our weakness, changes the face of human things, comforts the afflicted, raises the humble from the dust, puts an end to the trials ordained by his divine decrees, reinfuses hearts faithful to his law in the esteem and benevolence of all nations!
Animated with those sentiments which the same origin and the same religion inspire, we come to day to express them to you in the effusion of joy. Who could not admire with us the secret designs of that providence, who, by ways unknown to our weakness, changes the face of human things, comforts the afflicted, raises the humble from the dust, puts an end to the trials ordained by his divine decrees, reinfuses hearts faithful to his law in the esteem and benevolence of all nations!
Since our dispersion, innumerable changes have marked the inconstancy of human things. Nations have successively disposed each other, mixed together and heaped themselves one upon another. We alone have resisted the torrent of ages and of revolutions. Every thing which preceded to us a milder destiny, a less precarious existence; but this state of things was only a smiling prospect; for it to become a reality, it was necessary that from the bosom of public forms, from the agitated waves of an immense people, there should arise, conducted by a divine hand, one of those powerful heads, round which nations rally, from a natural instinct of preservation.
Since our dispersion, innumerable changes have marked the inconstancy of human things. Nations have successively disposed each other, mixed together and heaped themselves one upon another. We alone have resisted the torrent of ages and of revolutions. Every thing which preceded to us a milder destiny, a less precarious existence; but this state of things was only a smiling prospect; for it to become a reality, it was necessary that from the bosom of public forms, from the agitated waves of an immense people, there should arise, conducted by a divine hand, one of those powerful heads, round which nations rally, from a natural instinct of preservation.
This beneficent and comforting genius wishes to banish all humilating distinction between us and his other subjects. His penetrating eye has been able to discover in our Mosaic code those principles of duration and strength which have enabled it to resist the ravages of time, and which formerly gave to our forefathers that patriarchal simplicity which our age still venerates, and that heroism of character, the admirable models of which are recorded in 1st Chron. x.
This beneficent and comforting genius wishes to banish all humilating distinction between us and his other subjects. His penetrating eye has been able to discover in our Mosaic code those principles of duration and strength which have enabled it to resist the ravages of time, and which formerly gave to our forefathers that patriarchal simplicity which our age still venerates, and that heroism of character, the admirable models of which are recorded in 1st Chron. x.
He has judged in his wisdom that it became his paternal will to permit that a grand Sanhedrin should be convoked at Paris. The objects and functions of this corps are pointed out in the eloquent speech delivered by the Commissioners of his Imperial and Royal Majesty. We address it to you to show you that the spirit which dictated it has for its object only to recall us to our ancient virtues, and to preserve our holy religion in all its purity.
He has judged in his wisdom that it became his paternal will to permit that a grand Sanhedrin should be convoked at Paris. The objects and functions of this corps are pointed out in the eloquent speech delivered by the Commissioners of his Imperial and Royal Majesty. We address it to you to show you that the spirit which dictated it has for its object only to recall us to our ancient virtues, and to preserve our holy religion in all its purity.
The prayer we address to you to-day for the co-operation of your knowledge, by giving to the decisions of the Grand Sanhedrin more consideration and weight, will produce that happy result of recalling us all to uniform principles of doctrine in more harmony with the civil and political laws of the different States which you have adopted for your country.
The prayer we address to you to-day for the co-operation of your knowledge, by giving to the decisions of the Grand Sanhedrin more consideration and weight, will produce that happy result of recalling us all to uniform principles of doctrine in more harmony with the civil and political laws of the different States which you have adopted for your country.
Your instructions will be useful to us, and government authorities to claim its protection.
Your instructions will be useful to us, and government authorities to claim its protection.
Be not deaf to our voice, dear brethren, choose men known by their wisdom, friends to truth and justice, and capable of co-operating with us in this grand work. Send them to take their places among us, and let them impart to us their wits and enlightened wits.
Be not deaf to our voice, dear brethren, choose men known by their wisdom, friends to truth and justice, and capable of co-operating with us in this grand work. Send them to take their places among us, and let them impart to us their wits and enlightened wits.
It must be highly grateful to all the Israelites of Europe to co-operate in the regeneration of their brethren, as it must be glorious for us in particular to have fixed the attention of an illustrious Sovereign.
It must be highly grateful to all the Israelites of Europe to co-operate in the regeneration of their brethren, as it must be glorious for us in particular to have fixed the attention of an illustrious Sovereign.
Never had any men upon earth such powerful motives as we; to love and admire this Sovereign, because never had we congratulated ourselves on such a shining justice or on a more signal protection. To restore to society a people estimable for their private virtues, to recall them to the sentiment of their dignity, by securing to them the enjoyment of their rights; such are the benefits we are indebted for to Napoleon the great.
Never had any men upon earth such powerful motives as we; to love and admire this Sovereign, because never had we congratulated ourselves on such a shining justice or on a more signal protection. To restore to society a people estimable for their private virtues, to recall them to the sentiment of their dignity, by securing to them the enjoyment of their rights; such are the benefits we are indebted for to Napoleon the great.
The Sovereign Arbiter of Nations and of Kings has given him to this Empire to heal its wounds, restore from it, to aggrandize its destinies, to fix ours, and constitute the delight of two nations, which will forever gratulate themselves upon having intrusted him with the care of their happiness, after that of their defence.
The Sovereign Arbiter of Nations and of Kings has given him to this Empire to heal its wounds, restore from it, to aggrandize its destinies, to fix ours, and constitute the delight of two nations, which will forever gratulate themselves upon having intrusted him with the care of their happiness, after that of their defence.
Paris, 24th Tisri 5617 [October 6, 1806.]
Paris, 24th Tisri 5617 [October 6, 1806.]
LAND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS.
LAND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS.
In Northumberland County, Eight hundred acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; Good Farming Land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat & tobacco; on this tract, which lies on Yeocomico a branch of Potomac River, there is a large Brick Dwelling-House, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters equal to any in Virginia, fish and wild fowl in abundance, and a remarkable healthy situation.
In Northumberland County, Eight hundred acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; Good Farming Land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat & tobacco; on this tract, which lies on Yeocomico a branch of Potomac River, there is a large Brick Dwelling-House, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters equal to any in Virginia, fish and wild fowl in abundance, and a remarkable healthy situation.
In Fauquier County, About 200 acres wood Land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Eustace, near Elkton Church.
In Fauquier County, About 200 acres wood Land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Eustace, near Elkton Church.
In Caroline County, Twenty-seven hundred acres, being part of what is called Bromley Chase.
In Caroline County, Twenty-seven hundred acres, being part of what is called Bromley Chase.
In Spottsylvania County, One hundred acres wood Land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Schoeler, also the middle Tenement in the Brick Buildings in the Town of Fredericksburg.
In Spottsylvania County, One hundred acres wood Land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Schoeler, also the middle Tenement in the Brick Buildings in the Town of Fredericksburg.
In Culpeper County, Nine hundred & sixty acres, adjoining Landon Carter, Esq.'s farm on Rappahannock River, at Normans Ford, eight hundred and sixteen acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, Esq. and Col. M. Green, two thirds of this tract is in wood, & the whole of equal quality to any high Land in the county, also about eleven hundred acres in the Little Fork laid out and rented in small farms.
In Culpeper County, Nine hundred & sixty acres, adjoining Landon Carter, Esq.'s farm on Rappahannock River, at Normans Ford, eight hundred and sixteen acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, Esq. and Col. M. Green, two thirds of this tract is in wood, & the whole of equal quality to any high Land in the county, also about eleven hundred acres in the Little Fork laid out and rented in small farms.
And in Albemarle County, That elegant and well known place called Blenheim, containing by a late survey two thousand nine hundred acres, which will be sold altogether or divided into Lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property, will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or in country produce on giving deeds, and for the balance, long credits will be given the payment being secured on the property.
And in Albemarle County, That elegant and well known place called Blenheim, containing by a late survey two thousand nine hundred acres, which will be sold altogether or divided into Lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property, will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or in country produce on giving deeds, and for the balance, long credits will be given the payment being secured on the property.
COLIN & JAMES ROSS. Fredericksburg, Dec. 9. Sw.
COLIN & JAMES ROSS. Fredericksburg, Dec. 9. Sw.
JOHN TOMPKINS,
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kennebec, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bonnetzets, Swandown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheetings, Kennebec, Calicoes and Muslins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. nov. 14. tf.
HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kennebec, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bonnetzets, Swandown, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Dowlas, Sheetings, Kennebec, Calicoes and Muslins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. nov. 14. tf.
THE General Meeting of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia,
THE General Meeting of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia,
will take place at Fletcher's Tavern in this City, at 11 o'Clock in the forenoon, of the second Monday in the next month. WM. H. FITZWILLIAMSON, P. A. December 20. epj.
will take place at Fletcher's Tavern in this City, at 11 o'Clock in the forenoon, of the second Monday in the next month. WM. H. FITZWILLIAMSON, P. A. December 20. epj.
MCCAY & COWAN,
MCCAY & COWAN,
HAVE received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash. December 13. tf.
HAVE received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, with a variety of articles of Jewellery and Silver Work. Also, an assortment of Watch Makers TOOLS and materials; which, with their former stock, renders their assortment very general. All of which they offer at the most reduced prices for cash. December 13. tf.
FOR THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK,
FOR THE FARMER'S VIRGINIA ALMANACK,
for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Affortment of Lawyers and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
for the Year 1807, printed by Thomas Ritchie, is now for sale, by the gross, dozen or single, at the ENQUIRER Book-Store. Also—A General Affortment of Lawyers and Sheriff's BLANKS, just printed.
NINE SHARES in the Manchester Turnpike
NINE SHARES in the Manchester Turnpike
Also—Virginia Land Warrants, at a very reduced price. THOMAS NORFELL. The highest price will be given for Military and United States Land Warrants. T. N. Dec. 23. tf.
Also—Virginia Land Warrants, at a very reduced price. THOMAS NORFELL. The highest price will be given for Military and United States Land Warrants. T. N. Dec. 23. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Having taken a house a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offer for Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON,
Having taken a house a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offer 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. op. tf.
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. op. tf.
SELLING OFF CHEAP.
SELLING OFF CHEAP.
M. & B. Myers, intending to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles—to wit:
M. & B. Myers, intending to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles—to wit:
IRISH LINENS, Flanders Sheerings, Osnaburgs, Hessians, Long-lawns, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Superfine and second Broad Cloth, and Kennebec, Blankets, Coatings and Flannels, Bennetts and Fancy cards and Velvets, Swandown and Molekins, Rich figured Satins, Silver-Muslins, Saracens, Italian Lutfings, Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns. A few excellent silk Pelisses, Gloves and Hosiery, elegant Plumes, wreaths and fancy Head Ornaments, a variety of handsome Ribbons, Table Cloths and Napkins in sets. 3-4, 7-4 & 10-4 Diapers. A few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces. Sets of Cut Glass Decanters, Wine and Tumblers, glass Bowls, specic-bottles, Hall Lamps, &c. &c. Those who buy with cash, will be allowed a very liberal Discount, which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On any sums of consequence, a credit if required, will be given of three to six months. The purchaser giving approved negotiable paper. For Sale, also, as usual, a complete assortment of Dutch Bolting-Cloths. Dec. 11. epj.
IRISH LINENS, Flanders Sheerings, Osnaburgs, Hessians, Long-lawns, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Superfine and second Broad Cloth, and Kennebec, Blankets, Coatings and Flannels, Bennetts and Fancy cards and Velvets, Swandown and Molekins, Rich figured Satins, Silver-Muslins, Saracens, Italian Lutfings, Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns. A few excellent silk Pelisses, Gloves and Hosiery, elegant Plumes, wreaths and fancy Head Ornaments, a variety of handsome Ribbons, Table Cloths and Napkins in sets. 3-4, 7-4 & 10-4 Diapers. A few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces. Sets of Cut Glass Decanters, Wine and Tumblers, glass Bowls, specic-bottles, Hall Lamps, &c. &c. Those who buy with cash, will be allowed a very liberal Discount, which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On any sums of consequence, a credit if required, will be given of three to six months. The purchaser giving approved negotiable paper. For Sale, also, as usual, a complete assortment of Dutch Bolting-Cloths. Dec. 11. epj.
BELL TAVERN!!
BELL TAVERN!!
The Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leeth, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. He flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MCYTYRE. N. B. A Waggon and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec. 2. tf.
The Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the house in Manchester, formerly called the Rising-Sun-Tavern, and occupied by Mrs. Leeth, and having furnished himself with good Beds and the best of Liquors, Grain, &c. He flatters himself from paying particular attention, he will be able to give general satisfaction. ROBERT MCYTYRE. N. B. A Waggon and six Mules, a good Riding-Horse, and a Jack of good flock—for sale. R. M. Manchester, Dec. 2. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK,
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Puffet and McCarroll's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles:
INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond and the public in general, that he has moved to the City of Richmond, where he has opened a complete assortment of Merchandise, next door to Messrs. Puffet and McCarroll's Vendue Store, and opposite the Eagle; consisting partly of the following articles:
LONDON Springs, Panels and hand-Saws, Cast steel and German do. Cashed Files of every description, Till Locks, brals and iron, Wood Screws of every size, 3d. 4d. & 6d. wrought Springs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brafs Nails, Straining & Girt Webb; Plated Briclle Biers assorted, Do. Birror Irons do. Brafs mounted steel Blade Squares; Brafs and iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description, Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS. Superfine Cloths and Callimereen, Bennet's Velvet and Patent Cord, Manchester Stuff, Fashionable Silk Hose, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Coarse Linens, and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low. December 13. tf.
LONDON Springs, Panels and hand-Saws, Cast steel and German do. Cashed Files of every description, Till Locks, brals and iron, Wood Screws of every size, 3d. 4d. & 6d. wrought Springs, 10d. & 20d. wrought Nails, 2d. & 3d. fine drawn Clouts, Saddler's Tacks of every size, Brafs Nails, Straining & Girt Webb; Plated Briclle Biers assorted, Do. Birror Irons do. Brafs mounted steel Blade Squares; Brafs and iron chamber door Locks of every size, Stock Locks of all sizes, Looking and Ladies dressing Glasses, Plated Moulding, Silver mounted Whips of every size, Carpenters & Joiners Tools of every description, Also, an assortment of DRY GOODS. Superfine Cloths and Callimereen, Bennet's Velvet and Patent Cord, Manchester Stuff, Fashionable Silk Hose, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Coarse Linens, and a number of other articles too tedious to insert; all of which will be sold low. December 13. tf.
JOHN ALCOCK,
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William Art's, Esq., and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of anything in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Ware-Room with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. tf.
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he still carries on his CABINET MANUFACTORY in all its branches. He has removed his Ware-Room in the front house of William Art's, Esq., and adjoining the Fire Insurance Office, where he has a large quantity of ready made work on hand, which he will sell low. He flatters himself that if any persons are in want of anything in the Cabinet line, they may be supplied. I am determined to have good warranted work done on the lowest terms. Any orders left at my Ware-Room with Mr. John Gray, my foreman, or at my store, shall be punctually attended to, and great care taken in delivering the furniture. December 13. tf.
THE Subscriber,
THE Subscriber,
has taken the Store lately occupied by Granberry and Hancock, where he offers for sale at reduced prices, 3 Bales blue Cloths A consignment from the 1 Bale assorted Flannels Manufacturer. Also—A few bales of India piece Goods. JAMES SMITH. October 26. tf.
has taken the Store lately occupied by Granberry and Hancock, where he offers for sale at reduced prices, 3 Bales blue Cloths A consignment from the 1 Bale assorted Flannels Manufacturer. Also—A few bales of India piece Goods. JAMES SMITH. October 26. tf.
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES;
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES;
PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, for sale, as usual, by WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. [eptf.] Dec. 4.
PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, for sale, as usual, by WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. [eptf.] Dec. 4.
WANTED to hire,
WANTED to hire,
sixteen likely negro MEN to work on the Richmond Turnpike, for which a generous price will be given. WILLIAM HALTARD. Dec. 27. tf.
sixteen likely negro MEN to work on the Richmond Turnpike, for which a generous price will be given. WILLIAM HALTARD. Dec. 27. tf.
THE Subscriber adopts this mode of informing his friends,
THE Subscriber adopts this mode of informing his friends,
that he intends to practise LAW in the District Chancery Court of Williamsburg. CARTER BRAXTON. King & Queen, Dec. 20. tf.
that he intends to practise LAW in the District Chancery Court of Williamsburg. CARTER BRAXTON. King & Queen, Dec. 20. tf.
THE Subscriber,
THE Subscriber,
having disposed of his Apothecary establishment, requests that all persons indebted to him, will call and settle their accounts. D. WILSON. (self.) November 21.
having disposed of his Apothecary establishment, requests that all persons indebted to him, will call and settle their accounts. D. WILSON. (self.) November 21.
JAMES STRATTEN,
JAMES STRATTEN,
Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA, BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and assiduity to business, to deserve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to all customers; and for neat workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. JAMES STRATTEN, N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. 2awtf.
Taylor and Habit Maker, from PHILADELPHIA, BEGS leave to inform the gentlemen and ladies of Richmond and the country, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches; being well acquainted with the newest fashions, he hopes from punctuality and assiduity to business, to deserve a little of their patronage, as nothing shall be wanting on his part to render satisfaction to all customers; and for neat workmanship, he pledges himself to have it done in the neatest manner. JAMES STRATTEN, N. B. His residence is on the Main-Street Richmond, next door to David Logans. Oct. 17. 2awtf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes,
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes,
decd., of the Bowling-Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 28, 1806. tf.
decd., of the Bowling-Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 28, 1806. tf.
A VALUABLE FARM—FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE FARM—FOR SALE.
I AM disposed to sell that valuable tract of LAND, whereon I at present reside, situated in the County of Amelia, on Smacks Creek, containing by estimation about 600 acres; on this tract is about 150 acres of high wood Land, well timbered, and of good quality; also about 50 acres of low ground heavily timbered and of prime quality, for Tobacco or grass. The improvements consist of a neat & well finished Dwelling-House with two rooms and a passage both below and above stairs, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, Barns, &c. It is deemed unnecessary to give a minute detail of all the advantages of this Land, it being presumed & requested, that those disposed to purchase will first view the premises. TERMS.—One third cash and the balance in 2 equal annual instalments. Possession will be given in time to sow a crop of wheat in the ensuing fall. Application to be made to the subscriber on the premises, by letter or otherwise. JAMES T. ROYALL. Amelia, Dec. 13. tf.
I AM disposed to sell that valuable tract of LAND, whereon I at present reside, situated in the County of Amelia, on Smacks Creek, containing by estimation about 600 acres; on this tract is about 150 acres of high wood Land, well timbered, and of good quality; also about 50 acres of low ground heavily timbered and of prime quality, for Tobacco or grass. The improvements consist of a neat & well finished Dwelling-House with two rooms and a passage both below and above stairs, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, Barns, &c. It is deemed unnecessary to give a minute detail of all the advantages of this Land, it being presumed & requested, that those disposed to purchase will first view the premises. TERMS.—One third cash and the balance in 2 equal annual instalments. Possession will be given in time to sow a crop of wheat in the ensuing fall. Application to be made to the subscriber on the premises, by letter or otherwise. JAMES T. ROYALL. Amelia, Dec. 13. tf.
EDUCATION.
EDUCATION.
JAMES OGHVLE, will continue during the ensuing year, in the village of Milton, Albemarle, to prosecute with his pupils the course of Education, they have commenced, and is desirous to receive ten or fifteen more, provided they can be associated with the class, of which, at this time his school is composed. The senior class are engaged in the study of Geometry, Natural Philosophy, History and Metaphysics. The second class will devote their attention to the Latin and French Languages, Euclid's Elements, and the philosophy of Rhetoric. The junior class will continue to study the Latin Language, Geography, Arithmetic and English Grammar. Exercises in Criticism, Composition and Elocution constitute essential parts of the course of instruction he pursues. His charge for tuition will be fifty dollars per annum. Every pupil will also be expected to pay two dollars and a half to defray the expense of rent, fuel, &c. The school will be opened on the 19th day of January, 1807. December 5.
JAMES OGHVLE, will continue during the ensuing year, in the village of Milton, Albemarle, to prosecute with his pupils the course of Education, they have commenced, and is desirous to receive ten or fifteen more, provided they can be associated with the class, of which, at this time his school is composed. The senior class are engaged in the study of Geometry, Natural Philosophy, History and Metaphysics. The second class will devote their attention to the Latin and French Languages, Euclid's Elements, and the philosophy of Rhetoric. The junior class will continue to study the Latin Language, Geography, Arithmetic and English Grammar. Exercises in Criticism, Composition and Elocution constitute essential parts of the course of instruction he pursues. His charge for tuition will be fifty dollars per annum. Every pupil will also be expected to pay two dollars and a half to defray the expense of rent, fuel, &c. The school will be opened on the 19th day of January, 1807. December 5.
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The Subscriber is very desirous of taking in WRITING of any kind during the winter evenings. JOSEPH JACKSON. N. B. A few very handsome LOMBARDY POPLAR TREES for sale, at his place of residence, on hock-hill. J. J. December 13. tf.
The Subscriber is very desirous of taking in WRITING of any kind during the winter evenings. JOSEPH JACKSON. N. B. A few very handsome LOMBARDY POPLAR TREES for sale, at his place of residence, on hock-hill. J. J. December 13. tf.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders, in the BANK of Virginia, for the purpose of appointing Directors of the Bank, and the several officers of Discount and Deposit, will be held in the City of Richmond, on Monday the fifth of January next. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Sept. 5. Dec. 5.
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders, in the BANK of Virginia, for the purpose of appointing Directors of the Bank, and the several officers of Discount and Deposit, will be held in the City of Richmond, on Monday the fifth of January next. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Sept. 5. Dec. 5.
CASH will be given for a Negro boy of good character. One from 16 to 20 years of age, and raised in the country would be preferred—Apply at this office. Dec. 30. tf.
CASH will be given for a Negro boy of good character. One from 16 to 20 years of age, and raised in the country would be preferred—Apply at this office. Dec. 30. tf.
NEGROES FOR SALE—ON CREDIT.
NEGROES FOR SALE—ON CREDIT.
Will be positively sold, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, on Tuesday the sixth day of January next, at the Tavern of JOHN R. BREWER, in this town.
Will be positively sold, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, on Tuesday the sixth day of January next, at the Tavern of JOHN R. BREWER, in this town.
THE SLAVES belonging to the estate of William Cole, dec'd.—who were advertised to be sold on the 18th of this month, but which sale did not take place, because of the inclemency of the weather, the executor hereby announces that they will be sold on the 18th of the next month, at the place appointed, that they have been deemed a false imposture.—These Slaves consist of men, women, boys and girls; are twenty-eight in number, very likely and valuable, and believed to be as well disposed as any slaves in this country. There are among them several very stout and likely men, and women accustomed to labour in the field. Some Linsday boys and girls, a good waggoner, a good cart-rage driver, a young fellow who has been working for some time under a blacksmith—a good cook, two good washers and ironers, and several other good servants. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers, to bear interest from the date, but the interest to be remitted if the principal be punctually paid, and the bonds to be executed before any of the slaves shall be delivered, on the false considered valid. For most of the slaves (perhaps for all) a discount to the amount of their purchases will be allowed creditors having judgments and bonds against the estate. DAVID ROBERTSON, Surviving executor of William Cole, dec'd. Petersburg, Dec. 22. tf.
THE SLAVES belonging to the estate of William Cole, dec'd.—who were advertised to be sold on the 18th of this month, but which sale did not take place, because of the inclemency of the weather, the executor hereby announces that they will be sold on the 18th of the next month, at the place appointed, that they have been deemed a false imposture.—These Slaves consist of men, women, boys and girls; are twenty-eight in number, very likely and valuable, and believed to be as well disposed as any slaves in this country. There are among them several very stout and likely men, and women accustomed to labour in the field. Some Linsday boys and girls, a good waggoner, a good cart-rage driver, a young fellow who has been working for some time under a blacksmith—a good cook, two good washers and ironers, and several other good servants. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers, to bear interest from the date, but the interest to be remitted if the principal be punctually paid, and the bonds to be executed before any of the slaves shall be delivered, on the false considered valid. For most of the slaves (perhaps for all) a discount to the amount of their purchases will be allowed creditors having judgments and bonds against the estate. DAVID ROBERTSON, Surviving executor of William Cole, dec'd. Petersburg, Dec. 22. tf.
TO RENT.
TO RENT.
THE TENEMENT on the Main-Street, at present in the occupation of Mr. Daniel Merrick. Enquire of CHARLES SPENCER.
THE TENEMENT on the Main-Street, at present in the occupation of Mr. Daniel Merrick. Enquire of CHARLES SPENCER.
WHO has for sale, a very general assortment of Carpenters & Blacksmiths Tools of excellent quality, some Tannant, Pannel, Hand, Whip, Cregest and Mill Saws, of refined Cast Steel, Sine Trains and Superfine flour of Boydell—together with a great variety of articles which will be sold very low. Dec. 25. 2aw2w.
WHO has for sale, a very general assortment of Carpenters & Blacksmiths Tools of excellent quality, some Tannant, Pannel, Hand, Whip, Cregest and Mill Saws, of refined Cast Steel, Sine Trains and Superfine flour of Boydell—together with a great variety of articles which will be sold very low. Dec. 25. 2aw2w.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1806. John Somervell, Plf. against David Relf, Deft.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1806. John Somervell, Plf. against David Relf, Deft.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT of LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-five dollars and thirty-seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th day of January 1807. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. F. D. Dec. 18.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT of LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-five dollars and thirty-seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th day of January 1807. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. F. D. Dec. 18.