The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-02-04 00:00:00

Richmond Prices Current.
Table with 4 columns: Item, C, D, C. Items include TOBACCO, FLOUR, INDIAN CORN, WHEAT NEW, WHISKEY, BACON, HEMP, BAR IRON.
WARM SPRINGS.
IN THE COUNTY OF BATH, VIRGINIA.
HAVING taken a lease on the WARM SPRINGS for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805; we wish to acquaint the public, that at a great expense and much labour, we have improved it, to accommodate gentlemen, 150 persons, having erected 15 new houses...
We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm, for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors.
It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the public that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which (above the ridges) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances run to indicate that in future travellers will be well accommodated.
Also wanted to employ a discreet elderly woman to undertake the management of the place of house-keeper, either at the Warm or Sweet Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal encouragement, on application to us.
ROBERT & GEORGE TURNER. January 21. ephw.
JOHN AMSDEN.
From New-York, a few doors below the Court-House Richmond.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken the house lately occupied by S. Ogden, at a little mile from the city, where he is carrying on the above business in all its various branches.
January 16. T. T. S. p.
IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN.
On the 29th day of April next, will be offered for sale, at the Bowling Green in Caroline county,
THE STUD, of the late col. John Hoomes, consisting of imported and country bred Stallions, Brood Mares, and their produce, for several years past - total about one hundred head.
A catalogue will be exhibited, stating age, blood, &c.
JOHN G. WOODFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executor of John Hoomes, dec'd. Bowling Green, January 28. (rds)
ROBERT GORDON & Co.
HAVE just received, and offer for sale, an additional supply of the best Madeira WINE in pipes, hds, and qr. casks. The two last vintages in Madeira, having yielded wine of a better quality than for several preceding years, they are enabled to say the quality is excellent - it is imported from two houses, from which very different flavored wine is sent.
ON HAND: Port Wine, in pipes, hds, and quarter casks; A few Demijohns Old Madeira, at 8 dollars per gall; A quantity of sweet Copper and Tin Plates.
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder for ready money on the premises on Saturday the 15th day of February next, by virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Bates, to secure the payment of $230 dollars 33 cents with interest thereon from the date, due to Rambaut & Gernon and George Pegram Jr. and the expenses of the sale.
Two acres of land lying upon Appomattox river, within one mile of the town of Petersburg with the water grit and manufacturing mills, Bake house, Distillery house and other houses of improvements erected thereon.
PLEASANT AKIN, for Henry Gagnon and Pleasant Akim. Petersburg, January 7. rds.
BORE MTL. STONES, of all sizes; and a PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, at the Market.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Dec. 4. eptw.
HOUSTON'S newly invented PATENT METALLIC HONE, may be had at Mr. Geo. Greenhow's Store, opposite the Eagle Tavern. The utility of this machine for setting Razors and other instruments which require a fine edge, renders it an object worthy the attention of every individual who may have occasion for its use. December 12. tf.
TO BE RENTED, A BRICK HOUSE, near that of Mr. Robert Gordon, on the Hill, calculated to accommodate a small family comfortably; attached to it is a half acre of ground well inclosed. December 7. tf. JAS. GREENHOW.
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER:
WEST-INDIA & N. Liverpool Ware by the crate, England Rum, Stone and Glass Ware, French Brandy, Men's & Boys' fine Shoes, Molasses, Ladies' Kid, Morocco and Leather Slippers, Coffee and Chocolate, A small invoice of Table, Imperial and Hyson Tea, Linen, Trip Sheetings & Carpeting, Linseed and Lamp Oil, Best Spanish Indigo, White Lead & Spn. Brown, Ground and raw Ginger, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green, 190 Sacks coarse Liverpool ground in Oil, Salt, Verdigrise, 190 Sacks coarse Liverpool Salt, 74y 9, 8, 4y 10 & 14y 18y Smoked Salmon and Herrings, Window Glass, A small invoice of dry goods, 24, 30, 42, 60, 80, 100, and 120 Nails, viz: Bear Skins, Blue, Spike Nails, Bar Iron, and Mixed Planks and Thickets, German & Bilister Steel, Writing & Printing paper, Iron Potts, Dutch Ovens, Wrapping Paper & Pipe, Fire Dogs, Board, Nova Scotia Grind Stones, Cotton & Wool Cards, Powder and Shot, One Nice Piano Forte, one Canopus Top Chaise, One Nice Tub Gigs, one Stick Gigs. The above will be sold cheap for cash or country produce. BENJAMIN STETSON. December 19. Thtf
Northumberland County Court, 12th Nov. 1805. IN CHANCERY. James V. Ball & Spencer Ball, Compl'ts. against William B. Travers and Henry } Def'ts. Travers.
THE Defendant, William B. Travers, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is decreed and ordered that the said defendants appear here on the 5th day of March court next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court house of this county. And it is further ordered, that the defendant Henry, do not pay away, convey or secrete any money or property he may have belonging to the said William B. Travers, but that he retain the same in his hands, subject to the future order of the court. A Copy, FLEM. BATES, C. N. C. December 12. (th 2 m.)
Northumberland County Court, 12th Nov. 1805. IN CHANCERY. Leroy Ope, against Richard Moore, John Davis, and William Pearson. } Def'ts.
THE Defendant, Richard Moore, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rule of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel: It is decreed and ordered, that the said defendant appear here on the first day of March court next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper, published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court house of this county. And it is further ordered, that the defendants, Davis and Pearson, do not pay away, convey or secrete any money or property they may have belonging to the said Richard Moore, but that they retain the same in their hands, subject to the future order of the court. A Copy, FLEM. BATES, C. N. C. December 12. (th 2 m.)
TO NON-RESIDENTS OF KENTUCKY.
THE SUBSCRIBER living in the neighbourhood of Frankfort, Kentucky, having undertaken to pay the taxes of a number of gentlemen residing in Virginia and elsewhere, on their lands in this state, and finding that the remitting of money to him for that purpose is attended with great difficulties, risk and trouble, proposes it to those gentlemen and any others who may find it an accommodation to them, the following plan, to wit: That they shall deposit their money in either of the banks of Richmond, Alexandria, George Town or Baltimore, on or before the first day of May annually, and authorise some person at those several banks to advise him by post of the amount, and to whose credit it shall be applied, and empower him to draw for the same, payable on sight. The lands of non-residents are advertised about the first of July, which is an expense of twenty-five cents on each tract. The subscriber's draft will command the cash in this state, and as soon as his bills are honoured at any of the abovementioned banks, he will advance the money in Kentucky, deducting seven and a half per cent commission for his trouble, in attending to and executing the business. He will inclose duplicate receipts to those banks in which the money is deposited, or to the proprietors of the lands, keeping the original in his own possession, to correct any errors which may occur in the auditors office of Kentucky. To those gentlemen who may wish to pay their taxes in this way, and who have not a personal acquaintance with the subscriber, he begs leave to refer them to the Hon. John Breckinridge, the Hon. Matthew Walton, Esquires, now in congress at the city of Washington, or to Gen. John Breckinridge of Montgomery county, and Col. James Breckinridge of Botetourt county, Virginia, as to the confidence which may be reposed in him. NATHANIEL HART. N. B. The postage on all letters directed to me on the above business must be paid. December 10. (eFt May.)
NEIL MCCOULL.
HAS received, by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, his usual supply of FALL & WINTER GOODS. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Seat of Government.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
JANUARY 23.
DEFENCE OF OUR PORTS AND HARBOURS.
(Continued.)
Mr. THOMAS said the sum was certainly inadequate, and the granting it appeared nearly equivalent to doing nothing. He thought the course pursued in this instance an unusual way of making an appropriation. The common way was to leave sums blank, until after principles were decided and a bill brought in to carry them into effect. After the principle is settled, that we will fortify our ports and harbours, that we will build a number of gun-boats, or seventy-four, or both, a bill might be brought in, and it would be then time enough to fill up the blanks. In order that this course might be pursued, he would move to strike out 150,000 dollars.
Mr. N. WILLIAMS. It may seem strange that so small a sum should be proposed by the committee; but when the precise object of the report is considered, it will not appear so surprising. It was not contemplated in the committee that 150,000 dollars would be adequate to the erection of fortifications for the defence of our numerous harbours. It was only considered as adequate to the repair of the present fortifications, and the fitting up of some additional guns. I am not unaware that the subject is of the highest importance. The fortification of the ports and harbours of so extensive a country is deservedly considered of the first consequence. When we come to take up the subject in this large point of view, we shall not fix our attention upon so pitiful a sum as that now under consideration.
If this be the intention of my colleague I shall heartily concur in his motion. If on the contrary, a majority of the committee think it best, in the first instance, to attend to the repair of existing fortifications, and the fitting up of some additional guns for immediate use; and hereafter to go into a consideration of more extensive measures of defence, I shall acquiesce. At any rate am willing that the sense of the committee should be taken on this question, and for that purpose I second the motion of my colleague.
Mr. ELY. I cannot conceive it of much consequence whether the sum appropriated be 150,000 dollars or one million. The only question is whether we will make any appropriation. Being one of the committee who made thereport, I will take the liberty of stating the motives which governed them. The committee had no particular predilection for the sum stated in the report; for they knew it was in the discretion of the House to modify it as they saw fit. The committee had a conversation with the secretary of war on the subject. He was pleased to say that there were some ports as well fortified as could be expected in the present situation of the country; but that in other places the fortifications were defective and inadequate. He stated that at New Orleans, the fortifications were very inadequate; that they had gone out of repair, and it was a question whether it were not best to change their sites. He represented that at Savannah there were no works, adding that Georgia had made no cession of land to the United States, on which to erect them. He stated that at Charleston, the works had suffered considerably in consequence of tornadoes. He said there were some works at Norfolk; and likewise stated the situation of New-York. From his statement it appeared that but little had been done towards the effectual protection of that harbor; and that it was extremely difficult to do any thing to protect it against any considerable force that might be brought against it. He stated that there was some protection at Newport; and that at the Chesapeake much was not required; and that at Boston the harbor was nearly as well secured as it need be. In addition to this conversation, the secretary gave an estimate of the sum necessary to be appropriated to repair the works which were going to decay. This estimate was from the mouth of the secretary. I consider this sum as inadequate, and it is my wish that we should not rest on the opinion of the secretary of war, but decide for ourselves. I believe that great attention ought to be paid to our ports and harbours. I cannot but think it peculiarly proper to protect a place where one third of our whole revenue is collected, and which I believe now might be laid under contribution by a single 74 gun ship. How this is to be done I cannot pretend to say. The thing alarms me in the present state of our affairs, and I think we are called upon to be prepared for immediate defence. On this point there can be no diversity of opinion. I hope therefore, that gentlemen, who have taken a full view of the subject, will come forward with an efficient plan.
Mr. DAWSON. The object is to strike out 150,000 dollars to introduce a larger sum. I am sorry this motion has been made. It is known to you, Mr. Chairman, that more than one million of dollars has already been applied to the defence of New-York, provided that that sum is appropriate the money. It is known to you also, that many millions have been applied to the defence of our harbours. It is known to you, by the message of the President, that the most important articles of defence are already in readiness; and that that appropriation is only in aid of another appropriation of 250,000 dollars, for gun-boats - both being parts of the same system for the protection of our ports and harbours. This estimate comes from the secretary of war, who I believe is better informed and more disinterested on this subject than any number on this floor.
Mr. EARLY. I rise to enquire whether a motion for the committee to rise will not supersede the motion on now under consideration. If so, I will make it, and will briefly detail my reasons therefor. It appears to me on a view of the subject embraced by the report that we are not possessed of sufficient detailed information on which to found a correct decision. The report embraces three distinct objects, contemplated as to many parts of one general system of defence. One respecting fortifications; one respecting ships of the line, and one respecting gun-boats. I consider these as constituting different parts of one general system. It is true there is but one resolution now before the committee, and to that I will direct my attention. On that point the committee are possessed of too little information, in my opinion, to form a correct judgment. They have no information of what harbours in the U. States are susceptible of fortification, no data on which to decide. It is not probable that every port and harbor on our extensive line is susceptible of this species of defence. I understand that it is the opinion of some very eminent military characters that the port of New-York is not susceptible of defence in this way. But this is not all. Is there any estimate of the expense of such a general system of defence, or of a single port or harbor? There is not. Gentlemen say their object is, and that it is now the most correct course, to decide the principle of defending our ports and harbours, and afterwards to fill up the blanks. But permit me to ask those who contend for this mode of procedure, whether they are willing, in the first place, to agree to the fortification of our ports, when they have not only no data to determine the expense, but are likewise without any data on which to judge of the efficacy of the measure. After they shall have proceeded in this course for a time, and shall have expended millions,
the plan may turn out to be ineffectual, and every dollar laid out, be funk. The situation of our ports and harbors is represented as alarming, as exposing, not only the property of our citizens but likewise the revenue of the nation, to the lawless depredations of marauders and privateers. This is true, lamentably true! But in proportion to its truth, ought we to proceed guardedly; in proportion to its truth ought we to possess data to convince us that the course we take will prove effectual. For myself I take occasion to say, from the little information I possess, which I allow is very inconsiderable, I am opposed to this mode of defence altogether. I believe that it will be ineffectual; that it will afford no solid protection; and that after having proceeded, even to bankruptcy, we shall be as poorly defended as we were before. For these reasons, and because I want data on which to act, and the information of men more capable of judging such subjects than I am, I move you that the committee rise.
Mr. DAWSON. When I called up the report, a delay which has taken place in this business, but for the situation in which we have lately been. I trust now the subject is brought before us, we shall take some effectual measures for rescuing our country from its degraded situation. I know there are some gentlemen in this House, because they have told us so, who are for doing nothing. I trust, however, their number is very small, and that a great majority will be found ready to do what the exigency of affairs requires. As for the information requested by the gentleman from Georgia, I am at a loss to know for what reason he calls for it. My opinion is that a certain sum should be appropriated to this object, to be expended at the discretion of the executive. But the gentleman, before he agrees to take this step, requires information of those ports which are defensible. I know of no way in which he can get information, but by converting a committee of this House into a corps of engineers, to go from one end of the country to the other. If a majority of this House are for proceeding at once according to the recommendation of the President, to the effectual defence of our ports & harbors, they will not agree to any motion whose tendency is to put the measure aside.
Mr. JACKSON. I hope the committee will not rise until they have further investigated the resolution under consideration, and I think the reasons assigned by the gentleman from Georgia will, on consideration, be deemed by himself an argument against the motion. It is said that we do not now possess sufficient detailed information; but it is not necessarily now to have that detailed information which it may be necessary to have when this business assumes the shape of a bill. We are now engaged in fixing the principle; the details of which will follow afterwards. The interests of the nation call upon us to attend to this subject. The cries of our implored seamen join in the general murmur; our commerce, subject to lawless condemnation under admiralty decisions, calls aloud for our attention. It is high time that the representatives of the nation should deliberate on the subject. Let us then set from day to day, until we shall unite in effectual measures of redress. Let us no longer be indifferent or inattentive to a subject more important than any other that can come before us. Let us evince that unanimity which shall ensure success to whatever we propose. Shall we, at such a crisis, be creeping on behind the public sentiment, & looking with indifference on scenes which can no longer be submitted to, unless we resign the independence we have acquired? It is not necessary, at present, to go into detail. It is only necessary to say whether we will protect our harbors, erect gun-boats, and build vessels to protect our commerce on the seas, and not only to repel aggressions, but to chastise those who offer them. I hope there will be found to be but one sentiment in the House, as there is in the nation, and that we will expend the last cent before we submit to the degradation offered to us. I entreat the committee not to rise until they have fully deliberated on the subject, and have formed an effectual plan for obtaining redress.
Mr. DANA. Seven weeks have elapsed since the President addressed Congress, representing the aggressions made upon the rights of our citizens. During these seven weeks, Congress have not informed the nation of any thing they have done; nor have they announced that any one thing will be done for the citizens' maintenance of the violated rights of their citizens. Now, in considering this resolution, we are called on to decide on the first point mentioned in the message; not on a mere effect to be produced by paper; the authorizing a detachment of 100,000 militia; but on a real and substantial defence against foreign powers. On viewing the message of the President, it will be seen that we have embarrassments with all the principal powers of Europe; that we are beset with difficulties on every side. Our ports are insulted, our territory invaded, and our seamen impressed. With regard to the whole of the message, the message affords us no reason to expect a speedy adjustment; and since the delivery of the message, we have received nothing which justifies a reasonable expectation of it.
"In reviewing," says the President, "these injuries from some of the belligerent powers, the moderation, the firmness and the wisdom of the legislature will all be called into action. We ought still to hope that time and a more correct estimate of interests as well as of character will produce the justice we are bound to expect. But should any nation deceive itself by false calculations, and disappoint that expectation, we must join in the unprofitable contest, of trying which party can do the other the most harm. Some of these injuries may perhaps admit a peaceful remedy. Where that is competent it is always the most desirable. But some of them are of a nature to be met by force only, and all of them may lead to it. I cannot therefore but recommend such preparations as circumstances call for. The first object is to place our seaport towns out of the danger of insult. Measures have been already taken for furnishing them with heavy cannon for the service of such land batteries as may make a part of their defence against armed vessels approaching them. In aid of these it is desirable we should have a competent number of gun-boats, and the number to be competent must be considerable."
This is the first recommendation made in the message, and on this point, however, on minor topics our citizens may be divided, on this point the President comes forward and assumes a tone and firmness which might well be expected to unite all varying opinions. Whatever divisions may exist among us on minor subjects, we may well expect a general concurrence in measures calculated to defend our rights. Further; it should be recalled, that executive power under our government is of a limited nature. We all know that, to be efficient, it must be sustained by the legislature. If, then, when the President comes forward, appealing to the legislature with all the influence of his name and the weight of argument, what will the world think, if you, the representatives of the people, should shrink from taking the measures necessary for the defence of their rights. I hope we shall not exhibit such an example of hostility to the President of the U. States in a matter so infinitely important to our national character, and the maintenance of peace. If you do nothing on this point, it is evident you will do nothing effectual on any other recommended by the crisis of affairs, and you will proclaim to the world that, notwithstanding the millions of which you are plundered, and notwithstanding the sounding of the loud and just complaints of the violations committed on your rights, you are determined to do
nothing. If so, I hope gentlemen will at least agree to vote that we are no longer an independent nation.
Mr. NELSON. It is true, sir, that we have been seven weeks in session, and that we have not decided on any great national question. But if we had been in session seven weeks and were unprepared, I should vote against coming to a decision on any question, however important. It is a reason, besides, upon this subject, that we should now decide immediately on a question of more importance than any which for a considerable time past, has presented itself for our consideration? Shall we do it merely to gratify a few gentlemen, who are for hurrying us into the adoption of precipitate measures? It is a piece of respect due from one gentleman to another, who is not prepared to vote understandingly on any subject, to indulge him with a moderate allowance of time. One gentleman has stated that the business of the committee is to communicate the result of their proceedings to the committee.
If he possesses any useful knowledge on the subject, I should wish it communicated directly to the House, and printed; that every gentleman may stand on equal ground. I will ask how many ports & harbors it is necessary to protect? Where the business is to be done, it will take to fortify them, and the number of guns necessary for them? Have we any information on these points? Is any gentleman on this floor ready to say he possesses it? Perhaps the secretary at war is acquainted with all these details - it is his duty to possess them, and no doubt he does possess them. But I should be glad to have them laid before the legislature. It is not necessary for me at this time to give an opinion on the proposed measure. It will depend on the information I shall receive when I shall approve of the expenditure of a dollar, may vote to expend millions, to guard against that which may be but an imaginary evil? Is our treasury in such a situation as to authorise our appropriating millions for the protection of harbors whose situation we know not? I wish to see the estimates. If anything can be effected by the expenditure of a moderate sum, I may agree to it; but if the sum required shall be enormous as not only to eat up our existing revenue, but to require new burdens, I will not vote for a dollar. We know that the House has already appropriated a considerable sum; more than it will probably have at its disposal; and that they have refused to continue a certain tax I will ask Mr. MACON (Speaker) was sorry to interrupt the gentleman, but he would submit whether, in the remarks he had just made, he was in order.
Mr. NELSON. I apprehend that in the remarks which I have just made, I have not yet been out of order. If the committee, or the Chairman say so, I will stand corrected.
The Chairman. The gentleman will proceed. Mr. NELSON. I say that it is incumbent on us, if we consider ourselves as the true representatives of the people, before we lay an enormous tax on them, to be sure that it will be of some use. Suppose we appropriate now five millions to the protection of our harbors, and shall be told, after these are expended, that ten millions more are necessary to complete their protection. Are the people of the U. S. in a situation to pay fifteen millions for this purpose? With the information from Georgia, I am for having correct information before I take a step in this business. If a vote for not burdensome to the people will do, I may vote for it; but if the sum necessary shall be enormous as to subject them to a heavy burthen, I will not vote a dollar. The gentleman from Connecticut has brought forward a powerful argument, by asking if we will not do that which the President recommends to us? How long the honorable gentleman has felt this respect for the President, I know not; but for myself I answer, I would not vote for President; if the President should recommend what I think a burthen on the people, I should hold up both my hands against it, and his recommendation would be no inducement with me to favor it. So far as I think his recommendation accords with the good of the community, I am for supporting it. When I think it injurious I must vote against it. I hope the committee will rise; and I appeal to the candor of gentlemen, whether it is not right and friendly to allow some little time to those who desire them to be informed on the subject.
Mr. SMITH. I am well pleased the subject has been thus brought before the committee, as it affords the first opportunity we have had of knowing the opinions of each other on it. I am of opinion that our time will not be ill-spent, in proceeding further in this discussion, although I shall ultimately be in favor of the committee's rising. Gentlemen were not correct when they told us, that although we had set seven weeks, we had done nothing with regard to the different powers of the United States with foreign nations. I believe we have done something, and I trust that it will prove effectual. There is one strong reason on my mind why we should not decide now on the subject before us. This relates to the ground on which we may decide this question. I mean a subject not yet brought forward, [the conduct of Britain] in relation to which it was my wish to have made a motion before we entered on the business now under consideration. From the issue of that business, we may be able to decide what will be necessary in this. If it shall be thought necessary to go to war, one system of measures will be necessary. If it shall be determined to pursue a different course, a different system will be required. Our minds must remain in a doubtful state until this decision is made. The subject now before us regards principally one nation. What do we complain of? A violation of our neutral rights. And yet that subject is not at present before us. And that subject we are determined to pursue peaceable measures, our course will be very different from that which would follow from our assuming a warlike attitude. In my opinion it is best that the committee should rise, and this business suspended till we shall decide on the ground we mean to take with that nation. I will go farther and say, that it is not my opinion that we are in that unhappy state that will oblige us to go to war with her, and if this shall appear to be the opinion of a majority of the House, it may save us from a great expenditure on the object now under consideration.
Mr. MACON. I agree with the gentleman from Georgia in the propriety of the committee's rising. We are called upon for 150, 150,000 dollars and for other sums. In requiring time for information, the gentleman demands nothing which I think unfair, or that can prove injurious. Were I satisfied myself with the report, on so important a question I would not refuse time to others to satisfy themselves. Do gentlemen mean to make others give votes before they are prepared? Is it proper thus to spend the money of the nation? With regard to the expense of a 74 gun ship, we are furnished on that subject with an estimate. So, with regard to the expense of fortifying our ports and harbors, may not the secretary of war give a similar estimate? It would not, it is true, be binding upon us, but it would be the information of a man whose duty it is to be well informed on the subject, and who I believe to be well informed. Let him give us this information, and we shall then be well enough informed to judge for ourselves. Let us see the whole length of the route before we begin the journey; before we undertake it let us be satisfied we can perform it. In this way we shall take the most direct course, and the business will be sooner done than by voting as at present. The committee have given us an estimate of the expense

of building a 74. On this subject there is a difference of opinion... The only question before us is, whether we can adopt one feature of national defence by fortifying our harbors.
Mr. DANA. An appeal is made to our candor, which I am sorry I am unable to comply with... The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Nelson) says that if the sum required for the defence of our ports and harbors will be enormous, he shall be against it...
Mr. MASON. When I was up before, I explicitly said that I should confine myself to the question under debate... The Chairman remarked that gentlemen must confine themselves to the question before them.
Mr. N. WILLIAMS. Having been on a committee who brought in the report, and obtained satisfactory information myself, I should be very sorry to deny the same information to others... Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL. I would not trouble the committee with a single word, were it not for the impression attempted to be produced...
Mr. COOK. Although I am in favor of the resolution, yet I am also in favor of the committee rising, as I believe the information we shall receive, will unite every member of the House in favor of it.
Mr. DANA. If I understood the subject in the same light with some gentlemen who have expressed their sentiments, I should agree to the rising of the committee.
Mr. DANA. I find a few words more against the rising of the committee, observing that the most decisive vote, perhaps, in favor of the motion was the rising of the committee itself.
Mr. DANA. Though the usual hour of adjournment is at hand, I hope the committee will persist in giving information when it can be of any avail...
one hundred sixty four thousand francs more, he has thought that he conferred a great favor. Nay, he contended for a great while that nothing at all should be paid.
In vain have we remonstrated that Mr. Armstrong had no right to interfere with this business, that he was only to decide upon the claims which the American Board of Commissioners had not admitted.
The loss therefore of seven hundred ninety six thousand francs, about one hundred and forty-seven thousand dollars, proceeds only from Mr. Armstrong's having extended his functions beyond the powers conferred upon him...
Mr. Armstrong has in fact established as a principle in the case of the New-Jersey, that privateers have always a right to capture American vessels, since these never put to sea without being insured in America.
We consider this doctrine as a very great commercial and political misfortune. As you will continue to carry on trade, & if you do not the American nation always will carry on trade, we think that it would be very necessary that your government should declare its attitude on this transaction...
COPY. Paris, 22d September, 1805. Messrs. Nicklin & Griffith, Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, At last we have received the Bills on the Treasury of the United States, which are now the only result of our lawful claim... We had got the better of the resistance of the French Government, they had yielded to reason and justice...
The obtinacy of Mr. Armstrong, in interfering in this business, which ought to have been terminated by the decision which we had obtained of the American Commissioners, and the principle which he has adopted, that there was nothing to be claimed for an insured vessel, have been the only causes which have occasioned your being paid three hundred thousand francs...
The circumstances which render the first of these facts probable, are, that one, if not both, the partners of this house were, recently before the fitting out of the ship New-Jersey, the clerks and carriers of pattern cards for manufacturing houses in Great-Britain...
The circumstances rendering the second fact probable, is in the knowledge of all men acquainted with commerce, as conducted in the United States, viz. that much property committed to the seas on long voyages, and in a state of war, is always insured.
Such is the amount of the verbal information I have received in this case, which at the same time I think it necessary to observe has been received without the sanction of an oath.
I am Sir, with the Highest consideration, Your most obedient and Very humble servant, (Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG. M. MARBOIS, Minister Public Treasury.
which lay on the table) was taken up and read in the following words: The committee for Courts of Justice have, according to order, examined whether any laws of a public nature have expired since the last session of the General Assembly...
Ordered, That the said report do lie upon the table. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To repeal in part the act, entitled, an act, to increase the reward for killing wolves;" and that Messrs. Harrison (of Amelia) Nelson, Jones (of Hanover) White, Kinney, Prunty and Shannan do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend an act, entitled, an act, to amend an act, entitled, an act, to appropriate certain sums to the opening and completing a wagon road through the counties of Russell and Lee;" and that Messrs. Hill, McFarlane, Beatty, Sharpe and Dixon do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Harvie presented, according to order, a bill, "To incorporate a library company in the city of Richmond." Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) presented according to order, a bill, "To repeal in part the act, entitled, an act to increase the reward for killing wolves;"
Mr. Robertson presented, according to order, a bill, "Concerning the militia of the Borough of Norfolk." Mr. Prunty presented, according to order, a bill, "Authorizing null-dams to be built across the Monongalia river and its tributary navigable streams;"
Mr. Garland presented, according to order, a bill, "Concerning the James river company." Mr. Randolph presented, according to order, a bill, "Appointing commissioners to view the way for a navigable canal from Roanoke to Appomattox;"
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the Governor covering several resolutions of the Legislature of the state of Georgia, on the subject of certain amendments proposed to the Federal Constitution by the states of Kentucky, North-Carolina and Massachusetts, which were read and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
The following resolutions (which lay upon the table) were taken up and read, to wit: 1. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the superintendent of the armory should be authorised to take annually apprentices, and that dollars should be appropriated for the purpose of educating the same.
2. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the Legislature should adopt some mode to prevent the loss of public arms distributed to the militia. 3. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that it is expedient and proper to instruct the Senators in Congress from this state, and to request our Representatives in Congress to join the Senators and Representatives from the state of Kentucky, in endeavouring to procure the amendment to the Federal Constitution proposed by that state.
The question being put upon the first resolution, it was agreed to by the House. Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant thereto, and that the committee who reported the said resolution do prepare and bring in the same. The question being put upon the second resolution it was agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant thereto, and that Messrs. Minor, Madison, Cheatham, Ayers, Mols, Taliaferro, Lewis, Leftwich, Allen, Woodford, Sharpe, Congleton and Hutton do prepare and bring in the same. The third resolution was, on motion, ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25. Extra of a letter from our correspondent at Lancaster, dated Jan. 23. "The bill for the removal of the seat of government to Harrisburg, was taken up and passed with an appropriation of 50,000 dollars, for the purpose of erecting the necessary offices, &c. before the year 1808."
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29. On MONDAY the House of Representatives were principally engaged with the bill authorizing a detachment of one hundred thousand militia, and the bill repealing the existing provision, admitting evidences of the public debt to be received in payment for the public lands.
The former bill, without any substantial variation from the original draft, was passed by a large majority; and the latter ordered to a third reading. On TUESDAY, the House went into committee of the whole—Mr. John C. Smith in the chair; on the report of a select committee, in favor of authorizing a bridge to be erected over the river Potomac at the city of Washington.
Mr. Ely spoke in favor of the report, and Messrs. Elliot, Findley and Nelson against it; when the committee rose, asked, and obtained leave to sit again. Mr. Smilie renewed his motion for discharging the committee of Ways and Means from the further consideration of that part of the message of the President that relates to the invasion of neutral rights.
Mr. Quincy and Mr. J. C. Smith opposed the motion, and Mr. Jackson enforced it. The two first gentlemen having recommended a suspension of the motion until the Chairman of the committee of Ways and Means (Mr. J. Randolph) should be in his place, Mr. Jackson concluded his remarks by moving an adjournment, that the consideration of the motion might be the next day entered upon as unfinished business, and an opportunity be given by the delay to the Chairman of the committee to be in his place.
The motion for an adjournment prevailed; Ayes 69. Alexandria, Jan. 29. The United States brig Franklin, John Earl, esq. commander, will sail to day from this place for New-Orleans. Captain Shaw of the navy, Keith Spence, esq. navy agent, several other officers, and a detachment of the marine corps, go passengers in the brig.
EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNALS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. Thursday, January 23. A communication from the Senate by their clerk. The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit: An act, "To amend an act, entitled, an act, to remit certain fines to John and Thomas Warren," with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The House proceeded to consider the amendment to the said bill, and the same being read, was agreed to by the House. A bill, "Giving further powers to the overseers of the poor in certain cases," was read a second time & ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Making certain changes in the penal laws of this commonwealth." A bill, "To provide for the payment of expenses incurred by removing certain prisoners to the penitentiary house." A bill, "To amend the act, entitled, an act, to close the courts and for other purposes," (which bills lay on the table) were severally read a first time and ordered to be read a second time.
The House proceeded to consider the amendments of the Senate to the resolution, "Approbatory of the conduct of John Page, esq. late Governor of this commonwealth," and the same being read, were agreed to by the House. The said resolution, as amended, is in the following words:—
Resolved unanimously, that the General Assembly of Virginia, sensible of the zeal, fidelity and diligence with which John Page, esq. late Governor of this commonwealth, discharged the duties of his office; feel it a tribute of respect due to his great merit, to express as well their approbation of his conduct in that office, as their gratitude for his past services. Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate thereof.
A motion was made that the house come to the following resolution: Resolved, By the General Assembly, that the Auditor have leave of absence from the city of Richmond during the present year for two months. On motion, Ordered, that the said resolution be laid upon the table.
Mr. Robertson presented (from the committee to whom it was committed) a bill, "Incorporating a company for cutting a navigable canal from Roanoke river to tide water at Petersburg," without amendment. Mr. Miller (of Goochland) presented (from the committee to whom it was committed) a bill, "Charging the county of Augusta to be established from Pittsylvania county," which was read a first time and ordered to be read a second time.
bills with the said amendments were received and ordered to be laid upon the table. Saturday, January 25. A communication from the Senate by their clerk. The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit: An act, "Allowing a further time to the Powhatan company for completing the navigation of the Potomac river and for other purposes;" and also the bill, "To amend the act, entitled, an act, reducing into one all acts and parts of acts concerning suits brought for sterling money, and for ascertaining the rate of exchange and damages on protested bills of exchange;"
And the bill, "Concerning jurors in certain cases," with an amendment to each, to which amendments they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates. The house proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being read, were agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate thereof. An engrossed bill, "Concerning the Borough of Norfolk," was read a third time, a blank therein filled up and amended by an engrossed clause by way of rider; and the question being put on the passage of the said bill—it passed in the negative—Ayes 62—Noes 66.
Resolved, That the said bill be rejected. Mr. Singleton made a report from the committee appointed on the part of this house, jointly with a committee of the Senate, to enquire into the state and condition of the bank of Virginia—which report is in the following words:—
The committee appointed to enquire into the state and condition of the Bank of Virginia, pursuant to a resolution entered into by the Senate and House of Delegates, have according to order, called on the President and directors of the said Bank, who exhibited, not only the books containing minutes of their proceedings but a particular statement of the capital stock of the company; of the debts due to the same; of the monies deposited in their coffers; of the notes in circulation, and of the cash in hand; and the committee having examined as well the books as the statement, beg leave to report—That the said books contain fair and distinct entries of the general concerns of the company, showing at certain periods, not only the entire resources of the company and the individual body, but showing under its organic form, and at stated periods the transactions of the mother bank with its different branches or offices of discount, whereby the committee were enabled, not only to examine the more general operations, but by this the mother bank, to trace any invidious management to its proper source, and the committee are gratified in being able to add, that the Bank seems to have been conducted generally, more upon the principles of permanent security than inconsiderate gain, and that this prudent administration of the affairs of the company, while it excludes every idea of danger, will if pursued, in the opinion of the committee, ensure the permanent success of the institution.
LIST OF ACTS OF A PRIVATE & LOCAL NATURE, Passed at the present session of the Legislature of Virginia. 1. An act authorizing the appointment of commissioners to ascertain the different county lines, bordering on the Three Notched Road, leading from the county of Albemarle to the county of Hanover.
2. Authorizing George Pegram, junior, to erect a public Warehouse on his land in the town of Petersburg. 3. Authorizing a sum of money to be raised by lottery, for the improvement of a road, leading from Wood courthouse to Clarkburg.
4. Authorizing the overseers of the poor of Hampshire county to recover a certain sum of money of the late sheriff of the said county, for the purpose therein mentioned. 5. Concerning certain lots in the town of Springfield.
6. To incorporate a company to build a toll bridge over the North Fork of Shenandoah river, from the town of Newhaven to Port Republic, in the county of Rockingham. 7. To authorise 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.
8. Appointing other trustees of the town of Milton. 9. Releasing to John White and William Lee, the right of the commonwealth to a certain lot and lands named therein. 10. Authorizing George Cabell, sen. to erect a public Warehouse on his land.
11. Establishing certain public Warehouses, in the town of Lynchburg. 12. Authorizing a sale of the Glebe of Bristol parish. 13. Establishing a turnpike road from the head of Roanoke river, over the Alleghany mountains.
14. Declaring Clinch river a public highway. 15. Authorizing the payment of a sum of money to Thomas Milan. 16. Remitting certain militia fines. 17. To repeal an act for killing crows in certain counties.
18. Making provision for improving & keeping in repair certain parts of the state road, leading through the county of Randolph. 19. For raising a certain sum of money by way of lottery or lotteries for the benefit of the Rumford academy, in the county of King William. 20. Establishing certain inspections of flour. 21. Authorizing a sum to be raised by lottery, for opening a road from Monongalia glades, to the mouth of Fishing creek.

in the town of Dumfries. 39. Authorizing John Brander to erect a toll-bridge over Swift creek, in the county of Chesterfield. 40. To amend the act providing for the poor, &c. The object of this law being merely to extend to corporate towns, the provisions of the act now in force, for indemnifying the several counties, on account of bastard children who are likely to become chargeable to the county, it was thought unnecessary to give a summary of the act, under the head of those of a public nature. 41. Concerning a mill-dam, authorized to be erected by Adam Hickman, across the West fork of Monongahela river. 42. Concerning the, own of New-Market, in the county of Shenandoah. 43. Releasing to James Wright and Eve his wife, the right of the commonwealth to certain land therein mentioned. 44. Allowing a further time to the owners of lots in certain towns, to build thereon. 45. Allowing Edward Houchins a sum of money for his present relief, and placing him on the pension list. 46. Allowing a claim to Jesse Meryman, administrator of Thomas Meryman, dec. 47. Incorporating the town of Wheeling, in the county of Ohio. 48. Forming a new county out of certain parts of Montgomery, Monroe and Tazewell. 49. Amending the act "authorizing the erection of mills on Little Kanawha river." 50. Establishing several new ferries and increasing the rates of others, heretofore established. 51. To incorporate a library company in the county of Rockingham. 52. Altering the time of holding quarterly courts for Northampton county. 53. Allowing further time to the Potomack company to complete the navigation of Potomack river and for other purposes. 54. Concerning James Terlington. 55. To amend the act, entitled, "An act, concerning the town of Charlottesville." 56. Altering the court day of Spottsylvania and Rockbridge counties. 57. Appointing trustees of the state belonging to the orphans of James Rind, for the purpose therein mentioned. 58. Remitting certain fines to John & Thomas Warren. 59. Concerning the navigation of James River. 60. To amend and explain the act concerning certain free-school lands in the county of Elizabeth city. 61. Concerning the militia of the borough of Norfolk. 62. To amend the act for classing the counties, &c.—The object of this amendment is to give to the counties of Goochland, Isle of Wight, and Stafford, two commissioners of the revenue, instead of one allowed by the act of the last session. 63. Incorporating a library company in the city of Richmond. 64. To amend the act authorizing Talbot Godwin to erect a toll bridge from the town of Suffolk over the eastern branch of Nansemond river. 65. Imposing taxes for the support of government. 66. To repeal part of the several acts allowing a reward for killing wolves. Every part of an act heretofore made, giving a reward for killing wolves, is repealed so far as it is prescribed that the rewards paid by the county shall be repaid by the public. 67. To provide for the payment of certain expenses incurred by removing certain prisoners to the penitentiary. 68. Concerning the Auditor. 69. Appointing commissioners to view a way for a navigable canal from Roanoke to Appomattox. 70. Concerning Joseph Woodson and Carter B. Harrison. 71. There yet remain a few acts of a private and local nature, which have not yet passed both houses of the legislature. Their titles we shall give in our next paper, with an Epitome of such acts of a general nature as have passed, during the present session. These being dismissed, with a few other topics connected therewith, we shall once more attempt to lead the attention of the reader to matters of more general concernment.
MARSHAL'S SALE.  By virtue of a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Allen, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, administrator of Matthew Vaughan, dec'd and others; will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Saturday the 22d day of next month, the following SLAVES, viz: Parrot, Peter, Billy, Cyrus, Betty, Joe, Ned and Nelly; or so many of them as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five dollars and 34 cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine dollars, part thereof, at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 22d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale.  WILLIAM MANN, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. February 4. tid.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.  RAN-AWAY from the Washington Tavern, on the 25th Dec. last, a Mulatto Man by the name of LEWIS, about 25 years of age. This fellow runs formerly the property of Edward Garland of Hanover, was sold to a Mr. Shields of Goochland, and while the property of the said Shields, travelled very considerably through several states. I believe inasmuch as I have no doubt but he will attempt to pass for a free man, in the country of which may be discovered by attending to his person; he is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with rather an intelligent countenance when spoken to, and is a very well made fellow; indeed he has not a billy head for a fellow of his colour, being tolerably light; nor has he any marks by which he may be particularly known, other than those already mentioned, and that of his extreme politeness. He has a wife living in the estate of Mr. Watkins of Goochland, at a place called Dover Mill; yet his very general acquaintance may subject him to be easily discovered, perhaps in Lexington, in the county of Rockbridge, (Virginia,) at which place he lived for some time prior to his being my property. He is a very good barber, and perhaps may attempt that calling for a support in some of the remote towns of Virginia. Nevertheless, if he is feared in any jail within the state of Virginia so that I can get him again, or delivered to me in the City of Richmond, I will give the above reward and reasonable charges.  EDWARD HALLAM. (if)
TO BE SOLD.  To the highest bidder, on the premises, by Proffer & Meursure, on Thursday, February 6th, 1806, at half past 3 o'clock.  TWO half acre LOTS, numbered 14 and 15; situated on Shote Hill, between Mr. Nix's and Mr. Mann's houses, leading to Bacon branch; on a high and dry spot. It will be sold in eight lots, four of which will corner on two streets.  Terms of sale is one half cash, the balance in nine months, by giving bond and approved security.  Feb. 4. Stp.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 4th FEBRUARY.
We publish the following Circular Letter for the purpose of giving our readers a general sketch of the most important legislative proceedings of the present General Assembly. It is addressed to his constituents by Mr. Mansford of the Senate, recently elected into the Executive Council.
To the five holders in the Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, and Greensville.
Richmond, February 2d, 1806.
DEAR SIR,  In compliance with my duty as your representative, I proceed to give you some account of the transactions of the General Assembly, during their present session. As usual, a great part of our time has been consumed in receiving petitions and passing bills on subjects of a private and local nature, and in discussing plans proposed which were finally rejected.—The bill to extend the jurisdiction of a single justice of the peace to matters in controversy not exceeding twenty dollars, which was agitated at the last session, again passed the house of Delegates, but was rejected in the senate, by the casting vote of the Speaker.—In my opinion, the repeated failure of a bill, by which the delays and expenses attending the recovery of small debts by petition and summons would be avoided, is much to be regretted. Various attempts have been made to amend the judiciary system, the defects in which were acknowledged on all sides, but no plan was proposed that obtained the approbation of a majority of the House of Delegates. Most of the changes contemplated, (however beneficial they might otherwise have been,) were liable to insuperable objections on the ground of constitutionality; and every year makes it more and more evident, that no effectual alteration for the better in the judiciary system will ever take place, until a convention is called to amend the constitution. This measure, which alone can produce a radical amendment in the different departments of our state government, was again proposed, but after a short discussion was rejected.
The following is a statement of such of the acts that have been passed as are most generally interesting.
 1. An act to amend the several laws concerning slaves.  2. Any person bringing a slave into the state, contrary to this act or knowingly selling, buying, or hiring any such slave, forfeits 400 dollars to the commonwealth, to be recovered by action of debt or information, in which the defendant shall be held to special bail. Judgment shall be given without regard to any exception for want of form, and an attorney's fee of twenty dollars, shall be taxed in the bill of costs.  3. Any slave, who hath been or may be brought into this state, contrary to law, or who may be passing thro' the same by land or water, and shall commit a capital crime, shall not be valued by the court condemning him, nor paid for out of the public treasury.  4. No slave shall be paid for by the public who shall be executed for any crime, in the perpetration of which the owner shall be either a principal or accessory and be thereof convicted.  5. If any slave hereafter emancipated shall remain within this commonwealth more than twelve months, after his or her right to freedom shall have accrued, such slave shall forfeit all such right, and may be apprehended and sold by the Overseers of the Poor of any county or corporation, where he or she may be found, for the benefit of the Poor.—This important provision, by means of which I hope an increase of the mischiefs of partial emancipation will be prevented, and the commonwealth in some degree disencumbered of a population so injurious to its prosperity, was proposed in the Senate by way of amendment to the bill, & fortunately carried by 8 votes to 6 in the first instance, and, on the final decision, by a majority of one only, the House being equally divided, and the speaker voting in favour of the bill as amended.  6. Nothing in this act contained is to abridge the power of the executive to remove slaves unlawfully brought into the state, conferred by an act passed the 21st of January, 1801.  7. The time of commencement is the 1st of May next.  8. An act, regulating the manner in which certain duties shall be performed by the county and corporation courts, directs that it shall not be lawful for the justices of any court to make any order for the erection of public buildings, or bridges, to recommend any persons to be commissioned as justices, nor to elect a clerk of such court, unless a majority of the acting justices be present; or unless the court shall have signified their intention relative thereto at least one month before, and shall have caused the same to be entered of record, with directions to the sheriff to summon the justices to attend at the term appointed. The clerk in certifying such recommendation is required to certify therewith a copy of the previous order of court, if any such shall have been made, and, (if no such order shall have been made,) the names of the justices present at such recommendation. And also of all the justices of such county. When it shall be necessary to make an order and issue a summons as aforesaid, previous to the election of a clerk, the court is authorized to appoint a clerk pro tempore.  9. An act concerning master commissioners in chancery, empowers such commissioners appointed by the county and corporation courts, to issue tickets for their fees, to be collected in the same manner as those of clerks of courts; to administer an oath or affirmation to witnesses examined in cases referred to them; and to issue subpoenas for witnesses to attend before them.—It also disqualifies any justice of the peace, or mayor, recorder, or alderman of a corporation, who is or shall be a commissioner in chancery, from giving an opinion on the reference of any cause, or on the trial of any suit in which he has or shall have acted as commissioner.  10. An act concerning jurors in certain cases, provides that, where a person summoned as a 
juror to attend any inquest fails to attend, the sheriff shall return his name to the court, who may fine him, not exceeding eight dollars, unless, at or before the court after the return is made, he shows cause to the contrary.  V. An act to amend the act relating to attachments, contains the following provisions:  Any creditor, whose claim amounts to ten dollars or 400 lbs. of tobacco, but is not payable until a future day, may go before any magistrate of the county or corporation where his debtor resides, or, (in case of his removal from the state,) where he last resided, and make oath to the true amount of his debt and the time it will be payable, and that he has just cause to suspect and verily believes that such debtor will remove himself with his effects out of this commonwealth before the debt will be payable, or hath actually so removed, and also that he had no knowledge when the debt was contracted of the intention of the debtor to remove; whereupon such magistrate, taking bond and security of the creditor as in other cases of attachments, shall issue an attachment against the effects of the debtor returnable to the next court, which attachment may be served on the goods of the debtor or on any garnishee. If the debtor shall not, on or before the return of the attachment, enter into bond and good security for the payment of the debt when it will become due, the court, on due proof of the justice thereof and of the debtor's intention to remove, or of his having actually removed out of the commonwealth, shall grant judgment as in other cases of attachment; but such attachments are repealable in the same manner as other attachments, and execution shall be stayed against any garnishee, who states that he is indebted, or will be indebted at a future day to the defendant, till the claim of the plaintiff or such garnishee's debt to the defendant shall become due, and the goods condemned shall be sold on a credit till the plaintiff's claim shall be payable.—The officer selling such goods shall take bond and good security from the purchaser, and assign the same to the plaintiff to the amount of his debt, interest and costs; & where the amount of sales exceeds such debt, &c. shall take a bond with security for the surplus and assign it to the defendant. Where the debt shall be less than ten dollars or 400 lbs. of tobacco, an attachment may be obtained as aforesaid, returnable before any magistrate of the county or corporation, who may grant judgment, direct such sale, and stay execution as aforesaid.  Whenever the plaintiff in any attachment shall allege that any garnishee hath not discovered the true amount of the debts due from him to the defendant, or what goods of the defendant are in his hands, the court shall direct a jury to be impanelled, without the formality of pleadings, immediately (unless good cause for a continuance be shown by either party) to enquire into the true amount due from the garnishee to the defendant, and what goods of the defendant are in his hands.  If the verdict be against the garnishee, the court shall give judgment as if he had confessed the facts found by the jury; and if the jury find in his favour, he shall recover his costs against the plaintiff. In like manner a jury shall be impanelled to try the right of property, when the goods taken by virtue of any attachment are claimed by any person other than the debtor.  In all cases of attachments, the defendant may make defence, and any other person claiming the property attached may interplead, without giving bail; provided that the property attacked shall not thereby be replevied.  VI. An act which takes effect on the 1st of June next, among other things directs, that inspectors of tobacco shall inspect all transfer tobacco after it is picked, and before it is weighed, and make each hogshead weigh 1250 lbs. nett at least; that inspectors, pickers, and coopers of tobacco shall not, either directly or indirectly, be concerned in the transportation of tobacco by water from their warehouse under the penalty of 100 dollars for each hogshead; nor shall they for themselves or others purchase, sell, stem, manufacture, lend, or exchange any tobacco inspected at their warehouse, under the penalty of ten dollars per cwt. that every inspector shall flow away and secure at night every hhd. of tobacco inspected during the day, under the penalty of 10 dollars per hogshead, besides being liable to the action of the party injured; that inspectors shall prize and co-oper up all refused tobacco which the owner shall not chuse to have picked; shall weigh the same, and mark the gross weight on each cask, and preserve and deliver it to the owner or his order, (for which they shall receive 50 cents per hogshead;) shall grant a manifest for each hogshead so delivered; and any person selling or manufacturing refused tobacco without such manifest, shall forfeit 100 dollars per hogshead; that any person having a hogshead of tobacco refused may carry it with the manifest to any other warehouse; and the inspectors, first destroying the manifest, may view the tobacco, and, if they esteem it of good quality, may either grant a receipt for it, as now required by law, or another manifest, (for which 50 cents shall be paid) expressing the review, and that it was a second time refused, after which, it shall not be carried to any other warehouse for re-inspection, but may either be picked or sold, with the manifest as aforesaid. The taxes are the same as those for last year, & the appropriations do not differ materially.
Having been elected a member of the council of state, I can no longer continue in the senate, and therefore, returning my grateful acknowledgments for the confidence reposed in me by the people of my district, I take this opportunity most affectionately to bid you farewell, & to assure you that I am sincerely  Your friend and faithful public servant, WM. MUNFORD.
Having made some important omissions in reporting the Speech of Mr. Aylett in the Debate on the call of a Convention, we cannot but do that gentleman the justice to report his observations as they were delivered.
Those Editors, who republish that debate, are requested to substitute the following, as the Speech of Mr. Aylett, in place of the one first reported.
It was not my intention to have spoken on this occasion; I have not thought much on the subject—not so much perhaps, as its importance and my duty required. I should not have risen, had it not been for an observation which fell from the gentleman from Dinwiddie; he says that no man who calls himself a republican can be opposed to the proposition for the call of a convention. I have considered myself a republican and as I shall vote against the measure, I feel it a duty which I owe myself to offer some of the reasons which influence my opinion. The gentleman from Dinwiddie has asked whether the people are not competent to the purposes of self-government; by this question he has refuted himself; for if it is admitted that the people are thus competent to judge for themselves, I should be glad to know how we come at this time to agitate this question? Has the great body of the people petitioned? Have they complained of any grievances under the present consti-
tution? No; they have not, and we ought therefore to presume, that they are satisfied. The petitions on your table, sir, emanate from two solitary counties, forming an insignificant minority—in using the word insignificant, I would by no means be understood as applying it to the petitioners themselves, but only to their numbers when compared with the great body of the state. Shall we then assume that power which belongs only to the people; and without their consent, presume to recommend a change of that constitution to which they are attached? If the people themselves were here assembled, I am sure they would be opposed to a change at this time: constitutions ought ever to be held most sacred. It would be ridiculous to summon convention after convention for the purpose of amendment, when no real necessity for such amendment exists. Should such be the case, the acts of your conventions would soon be regarded with no more veneration than those of an ordinary legislature. The gentleman from Franklin has made sundry objections to our constitution, some of which I will attempt to answer as concisely as possible. His first objection relates to the legislative branch of our government on account of its immense powers.
He says we may if we please divide the money in the treasury and the stock in the bank; but no man in his senses can think such an event probable. It is essential to the existence of society and government, that power should be vested somewhere, and where can it be so fitly vested as with the immediate representatives of the people? Might not the people themselves if assembled in a mass exercise the same power?
(Here Mr. B. interrupted for the purpose of explaining.) I am not much accustomed to public debate—I feel considerable embarrassment from interruption—I will endeavour to recollect myself. I may have misunderstood the gentleman. But he finds fault with the legislative appointment of the governor; how is this evil to be remedied? Is it likely that the people could make a better selection of a governor than their representatives coming from every part of the state, elected immediately by the people and eternally subjected to their control?
The gentleman from Franklin admits that the present is a good constitution for peace, but not for war. On that account sir, I value it; it is the interest of republics to be at peace, and notwithstanding the gloom which has lately lowered around our political horizon, which I believe is subsiding, I feel a lively hope that Virginia will long enjoy the blessings of peace: And it should be recollected that this constitution has carried us through arduous and difficult struggle during our revolutionary war. Experience is certainly the best criterion by which to judge.
He objects to the legislature also on account of its numbers; it should be recollected that safety consists in numbers. If the numbers were small, it might be exposed to bribery, and if the present numbers were diminished where should we stop in the reduction? It is easy, sir, to make objections but not quite so easy to suggest a remedy.  He says our judiciary is not sufficiently responsible; for myself I have always supposed them sufficiently responsible by impeachment. The judges certainly ought to be in a great degree independent: I would not wish to see them more dependent than they are at present. The gentleman from Franklin, while he wishes to make the executive independent of the legislature, seems desirous of reducing the judiciary to an entire dependence on them by giving the legislature the power of removing them at pleasure.
It has also objected to the inequality of representation; he says the eastern counties have more than they are entitled to. Upon this subject I beg leave to refer him to the honourable judge whose opinion he has so recently quoted and whose opinions I shall ever be disposed to respect. Judge Tucker proves unquestionably that making taxation and representation the criterion, the western counties have at this time their full share of representation. The gentleman from Dinwiddie says it was referred to the framers of the present constitution to add insult to injury. What, sir, when we are in the habit of hearing the warmest eulogies upon the heroes of '76 daily pronounced within these walls, shall we now be told that they have thus acted? For my part I have ever venerated and I hope I ever shall, the patriots of that day; they were actuated by the best motives; they conceived the rights of suffrage as regulated by the constitution would promote the agricultural interest. Besides it is not difficult to acquire this right of suffrage; land in this state is plenty and cheap, and he who would not give 50 shillings or perhaps 50 dollars for this invaluable right, ought not to be entrusted with it. Such a man would abuse this privilege.
A statement showing the Import coastways into the District of Richmond, for the two years preceding Jan. 1, 1806.
   In one year ending December 31, 1804. In one year ending December 31, 1805.     Ard. Spirits. 1988 bds. 1784 bds.   do. 356 bds. 688 bds.   Wines. 301 pipes. 125 pipes.   do. 127 bds. 127 bds.   do. 406 gr. c. 137 gr. c.   Sugar. 1716 bds. 1439 bds.   do. 578 bds. 609 bds.   Coffee. 179 bds. 241 bds.   do. 205 bds. 502 bds.   Molasses. 405 hogs. 560 hogs.   Salt. 429 bds. 468 bds.   Iron. 28469 bds. 71909 bds.   Wool. 142 tons. 194 tons.  
Beside those, there are many articles of West-India, and other produce of considerable value not specified; with dry goods imported coastways from the Northern states, the amount of which cannot be ascertained, but may be estimated at 5 or 6 times more in amount, than is imported direct from Europe into the district.
A statement showing the Exports coastways for two years preceding the 1st January, 1806.
   In the year ending December 31, 1804. In the year ending December 31, 1805.     Tobacco. 6949 bds. 8401 bds.   do. 5027 kegs. 6727 kegs.   Flour. 98500 bds. 54347 bds.   Cool. 509316 bufs. 720,500 bufs.   Cotton. 3500 lb.   Hemp. 81 tons. 78 tons.   Beer-wash. 6500 lb. 5109 lb.   Gingang. 5880 lb. 1142 lb.   Lamp black. 95 bds. 25 bds.   Bread. 295 bds. 673 bds.   Brans. 9800 bufs. 17528 bufs.   Skins & furs. 8000 lb. 6400 lb.  
The tonnage employed in the coasting trade to and from Richmond for one year, may be estimated at about 80,000 tons.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
THEATRICAL.
There are few dramatical performances in the English language, which are entitled to higher commendation than the tragedy of the Gamber. It merits the eulogium of the critic, whether he considers the variety of its incidents, the intricacy yet just conduct of the plot, or the admirable lesson which it teaches to the greater portion of mankind. If we judge it by the strict dogmas of the schools, we find it admirably correct; if by its influence on the audience, truly interesting and pathetic. No situation in life can indeed be more admirably calculated to excite the tear of commiseration, than that which the author has selected. Surrounded by every object that can bestow happiness on earth; beloved, almost adored, by those who are nearest to his heart; the generous but deluded gambler falls a victim to a single vice. The story is not singular; it is too frequently exhibited in real life; and hence the excellence of the moral.
On Wednesday evening the lovers of the drama were gratified with the exhibition of this admirable tragedy. Beverly was supported with propriety and spirit by Mr. Green. The character was well adapted to his talents; and his voice, his gesture, and varied expression of countenance, deserve our highest approbation. In a word, Mr. Green is generally a good performer; in the Gamber he was great.
Of Mrs. Wilmot we dare not venture to say much, lest our unbounded admiration should lead us to expressions, which might be deemed hyperbolical by those, who were not witnesses to her performance. Let the tears, and the plaudits of a delighted audience speak her praise.—So correctly, so feelingly did she perform, that our admiration of the actress was lost in our sympathy for Mrs. Beverly.
In Mr. Sutton we confess ourselves in some degree disappointed. A previous perusal of the play had led us to expect in Stukely, the elegance and artifice of Lovelace. We thought him the pious, flexible, and smiling villain, plausible in pretext, elegant in address, we believed him well calculated to lull the suspicions of a husband, and corrupt the virtue of a wife. But Mr. Sutton has apparently formed a different idea of the character, or else has not yet acquired sufficient skill to do it justice. Till the part of Stukely with propriety, requires vigorous and various talents, improved by example, and mellowed by habit. We are not then to be surprised if a young performer fails in the attempt. Our strictures on Mr. Sutton are not however to be understood, as being given without qualification. He is indebted to nature for an excellent voice, and as the faults which he discovered are principally incident to beginners, we flatter ourselves with the expectation of seeing him, in a few months, a considerable addition to our Theatre.
We cannot leave this subject without remarking on the occasional, not to say frequent, attention of the inferior performers, with regard to the commission of their parts to memory. An enlightened audience cannot long indulgently overlook so gross and palpable a violation of propriety.
PHILO-DRAMATIS.
Richmond, Jan. 31.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
SECOND CLASS.
FOURTEENTH DAY.
Prizes of 500 dollars.—Nos. 6718 18 4940. Prize of 100 dollars.—No. 7287. Prize of 50 dollars.—No. 5980. Prizes of 25 dollars.—Nos. 6528 6012 4393 63 7. Blanks.—Nos. 7089 4329 7693 6923 6801 6661 6809 5192 6605 5080 6854 5617 6297 5688 3937 4196 6825 6502 5606 7327 406 5877 7737 6169 4281 5775 6694 7273 5191 7280 5345 6020 4449 4436 7573 7580 6473 6783 6025 5911 6907 6586 3874 6073 4967 6890 4728 4073 7576 4662 3774 7183 6131 4693 5194 6320 5043 6863 4363 5562 5810 5112 6779 5026 6883 4393 4022 5246 5563 4783 4473 7092 6344 7361 4622 4463 4855 3811 5996 7143 6134 6213 6464 6850 4364 3277 6030 4432 4283 7628 4098 5974.
New Theatre.
The public are respectfully informed, that in consequence of preparation for a NEW COMEDY, in scenery, &c. there will be no performance until Thursday, Feb. 6th, 1806.
When will be presented, for the first time in Virginia, a COMEDY, (written by George Colman, jun. author of John Bull, Poor Gull-em, &c. &c. &c. and now performing in Boston and Charleston, with distinguished applause) called
WHO WANTS A GUINEA.
(THE EPILOGUE. TO BE SPOKEN BY Mrs. WILMOT.)
To which will be added, MISS IN HER TEENS, OR, A MEDLEY OF LOVERS.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
THE semi-annual examination of the grammar boys and students, will commence on the 11th of this month; & the visitors are reminded that by their own resolution they are to meet on the same day. This and other business of importance to the interests of the college, it is hoped will obtain their usual attendance.
SAMUEL TYLER, Rector. Williamsburg, Feb. 4.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber defers of closing his administration, on the estate of his deceased brother James Dawe, hereby notifies to all persons indebted to him, to come forward and make immediate payment on or before the 15th of this month; and that who have claims against the said decedent to render their accounts properly authenticated according to law, that provision may be made for payment. It is hoped, that those who are in arrears to the said estate, will see the necessity of a punctilious compliance with the terms of this notice, as otherwise, funds will be commenced without discrimination, against all who shall be indebted at the next March court.
PHILIP DAWE, Administrator of James Dawe, deceased.
Will be sold at the shop of Finch & Miller, on the 21st day of the present month (February) between 11 and 12 o'clock, on a credit of three months:
Three Wheat Fans, a Wire Loom, and sundry articles of Household furniture, of the estate of Gresham Patten, dec'd.
PHILIP DAWE, Adm'r. of James Dawe, dec'd. who was Ex'r of G. Patten.
February 4. Stp.
TO BE RENTED
Till the 1st of January next, either with or without the office.
THE HOUSE on Shote Hill in which the subscriber lately resided.
MIRABETH JAFF

SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. January 13, 1806.
MESSAGE From the President of the United States, respecting the APPLICATION of HAMET CARAMALLI, Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli.
[CONCLUDED.] William Eaton to Commodore Rodgers. SYRACUSE, June 30th, 1805. I have been yesterday and to-day occupied with the proceedings and records of the court of inquiry...
To the people of the United States of America. It is known to the whole world that the reigning bashaw of Tripoli, Jusuff, obtained the throne by the murder of our father and elder brother...
It was at this epoch, that the arrival of Gen. Eaton gave me hopes of better fortune; and though I could not tell what were his powers, I trusted to the faith of a great people...
Gen. Eaton and myself, with our joint followers, had already advanced 600 miles into the kingdom of Tripoli; and a general defection had seized my brother's army...
I must here observe, that Mr. Eaton, whose generosity I cannot sufficiently praise, has assisted me from his own finances, else hard indeed had been my lot.
When the prevalence of ages has accustomed men to the government of one, the right of a throne enters into the system of human thoughts, and that usage must have its rights like others.
In this situation, I appeal to the virtue, generosity, and candour of the people and government of America. I trust that a brave and free nation will interest itself in behalf of a fallen prince...
COPY. Mr. Eaton to the secretary of the navy. WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 5th, 1805.
SIR, Commodore Barron's instructions to captain Hull, of September 15, 1804, and my convention with Hamet Bashaw, of February 23, 1805, comprise all the obligations entered into with Hamet.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust made to the subscriber by John Kibby of the county of Hanover, to secure the sum of £115, due from the said Kibby to Thomas Coules of the city of Richmond...
Four Negro Slaves, to wit: Aggy, Purley, Emmanuel and Abram, or as many of them as will be sufficient to satisfy the sum aforesaid, and all costs and charges attending the sale.
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the public that he has lately established a CABINET SHOP in the city of Richmond, on the Cross-street leading up from Professer to Monroe's Vendue-store...
THE subscriber has opened a BROKER'S OFFICE over the Store of Mr. Henry Hovey, and promises attention to all business entrusted to him.
understandingly with him, I induced the convention with him, which has been made the base of our treaty with his rival. I have the honour to be, &c. &c. (Signed) WM. EATON.
Miscellaneous.
A Receipt to cure the bite of a Mad Dog—by Dr. John Cross, of the State of New-York. [Communicated to the Printer of the Stockbridge Star as original.]
Take the under jaw of a Dog, Burnt & powdered one tea cup full—Sulphur of Venice one half tea spoon full—one third of a Colt's false tongue; a small quantity of blind root, and smoke root; reduce them to a compound, and give the patient one half of a tea spoon full in water—in half an hour give the filings of half a copper. Repeat the application on the following day.
The printers throughout the United States will subserve the cause of humanity, and probably contribute to the means of saving many a valuable life—by publishing the above mentioned effectual antidote in their paper. * Rust of copper.
MECHANICS THE FAVORITES OF FORTUNE.
The following five instances of rare good fortune have occurred within the short space of two years: In the second Literature Lottery, the prize of 25,000 dollars was drawn by a blacksmith in the city of New-York.
The 11th verse of the 9th chapter of Revelations, says a London print, by prefixing an N to the last word of the verse, describes BONAPARTE—"And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon (a bad one) but in the Greek tongue his name is Apollyon."
Capt. Meek, lately arrived at Marblehead from Bilboa, reports, that the great French banker, RACAMIER, had failed for an hundred millions of livres. This man was not more famed for his extensive banking concerns, than for his being the husband of the most beautiful woman of the age.
GENERAL OFFICE OF INSURANCE, JANUARY 5th, 1806.
THE general meeting of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia, which took place this day agreeably to notice previously given, in the public papers, was too thin to authorise any proceedings, as to the general concerns of the company.
THE subscriber offers his services as a BROKER in the city of Richmond, and will transact any business in that line for a moderate commission. He will not inform the public that it is a business with which he is familiar, but assures every one who may think him worthy of their confidence, that no one will be more attentive to their interest.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
FOR apprehending and delivering to the subscriber, or securing in jail, so that I get him again, a negro man, by name, SHADRACK, who absconded from me the 27th of the last month; he is about 30 years of age, of a tawny complexion, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, and well made, has lost two foreteeth of the under jaw, has a long face with a very high forehead, has at times (when spoken to) an impediment in his speech and a smile on the countenance...
LOST.
ON the 27th inst. a RED MOROCCO POCKET-BOOK, fastened on the outside by a steel clasp. There was in it a ticket in the second class of the Richmond Academy Lottery (No. 8858) and papers which can be of no service to any person but the owner.
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer.
VALUABLE PROPERTY—FOR SALE.
THAT large five story BRICK TENEMENT, north side of the Main-street leading to the Capitol, now occupied by Mr. S. Rawlings, and in which Mrs. Harris has an interest during her life time.
NOTICE.
HAVING commenced the BURR MILL STONE MAKING, in September last, at my shop, near the Basin of the Canal, I have now finished for sale stones of 4 feet 4 feet 6 and 5 feet diameters of best quality and workmanship.
SLAVES FOR SALE.
ON Monday the 10th day of February next, at Hanover Town, will be exposed for sale, five or six likely SLAVES, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
DOCTOR UPSHAW.
INTENDS practicing medicine and surgery in the city and neighborhood of Richmond; he promises punctual attendance on those who give him employment.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
WILL BE SOLD. AT Public Auction, in Charlottesville, on the 8th March next, 50 NEGROES.
REMOVAL.
DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCall, where, in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c.
AUCTION.
THE sale of BOOKS at Wm. Prichard's Book-store, will be continued on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening's next, to commence at 6 o'clock.
GUM SWAMP—FOR SALE.
ON the 24th day of February next, will be sold that valuable TRACT OF LAND, late the property of John Salle, dec'd, in Chesterfield county, containing five hundred acres, known by the name of the Gum Swamp, on the turnpike road, ten miles above Manchester, the buildings on which are commodious.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
TWO HOUSES and LOTS on Shockoe Hill, in a most desirable part of the city, and possessing every accommodation for a family. A long credit will be allowed, or Virginia Bank Stock at a very liberal price taken in exchange.
PROPOSITIONS will be received by the executive for the purchase of eight condemned negroes, reprieved for transportation under the act "to empower the governor to transport slaves condemned, when it shall be deemed expedient."
LAND.
ONE thousand acres, formerly known by the name of David Irvin's Quarter, on Otter river, in this county, adjoining the Land whereon the subscriber lives, where there is a merchant mill that makes as good flour as any in America; not more than twenty two miles from the flourishing town of Lynchburg, where there is a good market for all kinds of produce.
A POINTER DOG.
HE is a small compact handsome dog, a small spot at the root of his tail; also chiefly his head and ears (and 'tis believed some other parts not particularly remembered) are spotted with liver colour, but the body, &c. is mostly finely and thickly speckled with the same, particularly his legs, which are darker than his body—both ears are flat, and are answerable to the name of NERO.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Whoever will bring him to the Editor of this paper, or convey to him by letter or otherwise, such information as will enable the owner of the dog to recover him, shall receive
NOTICE.
ON the 27th inst. a RED MOROCCO POCKET-BOOK, fastened on the outside by a steel clasp. There was in it a ticket in the second class of the Richmond Academy Lottery (No. 8858) and papers which can be of no service to any person but the owner.
A TUTOR wanted, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, in a small family. Apply to the Editor of the Enquirer.
VALUABLE PROPERTY—FOR SALE.
THAT large five story BRICK TENEMENT, north side of the Main-street leading to the Capitol, now occupied by Mr. S. Rawlings, and in which Mrs. Harris has an interest during her life time.
NOTICE.
HAVING commenced the BURR MILL STONE MAKING, in September last, at my shop, near the Basin of the Canal, I have now finished for sale stones of 4 feet 4 feet 6 and 5 feet diameters of best quality and workmanship.
SLAVES FOR SALE.
ON Monday the 10th day of February next, at Hanover Town, will be exposed for sale, five or six likely SLAVES, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
DOCTOR UPSHAW.
INTENDS practicing medicine and surgery in the city and neighborhood of Richmond; he promises punctual attendance on those who give him employment.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. 9th REQUISITION.
THE shareholders of said company, are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, Treasurer, the additional sum of ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
A TABLE is established in college, to receive boarders at the low rate of thirty dollars per quarter; it is intended that the table shall be plentifully furnished in a plain but decent style.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
TO be sold for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Plinman Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plff. and David Roff and others, defts. in order to raise the sum of 967 dols. 89 cts. due the joint of 1666 dols. 63 cts. due & payable the 18th day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, situated by said Roff to contain 2608 acres.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber will sell a great bargain, in the TRACT OF LAND, whereon he now lives, lying on the waters of Hardaway river, in North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing about 500 acres. It is a rich soil, producing excellent Tobacco, Corn and wheat, with a stream running thro' it, supposed sufficient to turn a grist mill.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me by John Kello, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to John and Wm. Bell, I shall, on the 25th of February next, at the house of the said John Kello, in the upper end of the county of Cumberland, proceed to sell so much of that valuable FARM, containing 450 acres of Land, on which he now lives, (subject to two prior deeds of trust) as will pay the sum due to the said John and Wm. Bell, of about six hundred and fifty pounds, with some interest thereon, for the benefit of John Kello.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
Printers, IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION.
Valuable property on the Brick Row, in the city of Richmond. IN conformity to a decree of the honorable court of the United States, for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, (made between Joshua Waddington plaintiff, and James Brown, Henry Banks and Daniel Call defendants, and between the same plff. and Henry Banks, James Taylor executor of James Herron, dec'd. and James Herron, John Herron, William Herron, and Sarah Herron, infants, under the age of twenty one years, by the said James Taylor, their guardian, James Brown and Daniel Call defendants.)
SALE OF STOCK.
ON Friday the 14th of next month will be sold at Windfall, the farm of the late William Dandridge deceased, belonging to the estate of the decedent. A credit of 12 months will be allowed purchasers for all sums above ten dollars.
THE SUBSCRIBER.
INTENDS in addition to the courts of Richmond and King William, in which he now practices, to attend the county court of New-Kent.
Printers, IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER.