The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-09-17 00:00:00

Richmond Prices Current.
Table with 4 columns: Item, D., C., D. C. Rows include: TOBACCO, FLOUR, WHEAT, INDIAN CORN, WHISKEY, BACON, HEMP, BAR IRON.
EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES, AT WILLIAMSBURG.
N. B. The course of instruction will re-commence, on the 14th October, and no pupil can be engaged after the 15th of that month. FEMALE Education, which, till lately, was too little attended to, appears now to have become an object universally interesting.
FISHER & LESUEUR, have just received a few casks HIGGINS BROWN STOUT. Sept. 11. Bep.
NEAL NELSON, BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND.
to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale.
FOR SALE,
ALL the LANDS belonging to the COLLEGE of WILLIAM and MARY, lying in the county of King William. These Lands are in two separate tracts, one of which borders on the Pamunkey river, near the town of New-Castle, and includes some of those level valuable lands between that town and Monocun mill.
Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of Wm. & Mary. September 6. (Sw.)
TO BE SOLD, FOR CASH.
I am requested by David Patterson, Junr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the property in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 27th February, 1804, consisting of the following slaves, viz. JACK, a lad, TOM, a boy, KATE and her three children, BILLY, SALLY and HENRY; SUCKY, and her two children named FANNY and JEFFERSON; as also MOLLY, a girl; in order to satisfy a debt due from said David Patterson, Junr. to Benjamin Hatcher, agreeably to the tenor of the said deed;
GEORGE MCCREDIE, Trustee. Manchester, August 13. (epids.)
TO BE SOLD, FOR CASH.
I am requested by David Patterson, Junr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the property in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 16th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz. JACK, a lad, TOM, a boy, KATE and her three children, BILLY, SALLY and HENRY; SUCKY, and her two children named FANNY and JEFFERSON; as also MOLLY, a girl; in order to satisfy a debt due from said David Patterson, Junr. to Lyle and McCredie, agreeably to the tenor of the said deed;
JAMES F. LEITCH, Trustee. Manchester, August 16. (epids.)
THE subscriber, anxious to discharge every just debt which he owes, will at the same time and place offer for sale for ready money, the residue of his property for the benefit of his creditors; consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, two good HORSES and tundry other articles.
DAVID PATTERSON. Manchester, August 16. (epids.)
TO MILLERS, OWNERS, AND MANUFACTURERS OF FLOUR.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has purchased the stock of French Burr pieces from Mr. Thomas Donovan, and has again commenced the making of BURR MILL STONES near the basin of the canal, and opposite to the Hay Scale, where he has a large quantity of materials and expects future constant supplies.
The business will be carried on by the best workmen, and will be constantly attended to by himself. The experience he has had induces him to believe that he will be able to give general satisfaction. He also hopes that his old friends, and the public will again favor him with their commands.
Being well acquainted with the manufacturing of flour, he will give the purchasers of flour the best information how to put the flour to work to advantage; and will also advise for those who desire it. Bolting cloths adapted to quality of the Stn.
JOHN MOODY. 14th Sept. (ep 4to.)
NOTICE.
THE subscribers, being desirous of closing their administration on the estate of William Wigham, deceased, call upon all those who have claims against him, to make them known before the second Monday in November next, when they intend to render an account of their administration to the court of ordinary, for the city of Richmond; after which no claim will previously given in will be attended to, but this notice will be plead in bar thereof. All persons indebted to the deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. EDWARD GARTERTON, RICHMOND. Sept. 13. (ep 4to.)
FROM THE AURORA. THOMAS PAINE TO THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA, ON THE PROPOSAL FOR CALLING A CONVENTION. NO. III.
Another subject of complaint in Pennsylvania is the judiciary, and this appears to require a thorough reform. Arbitration will of itself reform a great part, but much will remain to require amendment. The courts of law will continue to go on, as to practice, in the same manner as when the state was a British colony. They have not yet arrived at the dignity of independence. They hobble along by the stilts and crutches of English and antiquated precedents. Their pleadings are made up of casks and reports from English law books; many of which are tyrannical, and all of them are now foreign to us.
The terms used in courts of law, in sheriff's sales, and on several other occasions in writs, and other legal proceedings, require reform. Many of those terms are Latin, and others French. The Latin terms were brought into Britain by the Romans, who spoke Latin, and who continued in Britain between four and five hundred years, from the first invasion of it by Julius Cæsar, fifty-two years before the christian era.
These terms being still used in English law courts, shew the origin of those courts, and are evidence of the country having been under foreign jurisdiction. But they serve to mystify, by not being generally understood, and therefore they serve the purpose of what is called law, whose business is to perplex; and the courts in England put up with the disgrace of recording foreign jurisdiction and foreign conquest, for the sake of using terms which the clients and the public do not understand, and from thence to create the false belief that law is a learned science, and lawyers are learned men.
It is here necessary to distinguish between lawyer's law, and legislative law. Legislative law is the law of the land enacted by our own legislature chosen by the people for that purpose. Lawyer's law is a mass of opinions and decisions, many of them contradictory to each other, which courts and lawyers have instituted themselves, and is chiefly made up of law reports of cases taken from English law books.
The whole of the judiciary needs reform. It is very loosely appointed in most of the states and also in the general government. The case, I suppose, has been, that the judiciary department in a constitution has been left to the lawyers, who might be in a convention, to form, and they have taken care to leave it loose. To say, that a judge shall hold his office during good behaviour, is saying nothing; for the term, good behaviour, has neither a legal nor a moral definition.
Releasing the judges from responsibility is in imitation of an act of the English parliament for rendering the judges so far independent of what is called the crown as not to be removable by it. The case is, that judges in England are appointed by the crown, and are paid out of the king's civil list, as being his representatives when sitting in court; and in all prosecutions for treason and criminal offences, the king is the prosecutor.
The term "contempt of court," which has caused some agitation in Pennsylvania, is also copied from England; and in that country it means contempt of the king's authority or prerogative in court, because the judges appear there as his representatives, and are filled in their commissions, when they open a court, "his majesty the king's justices."
This, now, undefined thing, called contempt of court, is derived from the Norman conquest of England, as is shewn by the French form of words used in England, with which proclamation for silence "on pain of imprisonment," begins, "Oyez, Oyez, Oyez." This shews it to be of Norman origin.
Much yet remains to be done in the improvement of constitutions. The Pennsylvania convention, when it meets, will be possessed of advantages which those that preceded it were not. The ensuing convention will have two constitutions before them; that of '76, and that of '90, each of which continued about fourteen years.
The circumstance that occurred in the Pennsylvania senate in the year 1800, on the bill passed by the house of representatives for choosing electors, justifies Franklin's opinion, which he gave by request of the convention of '76, of which he was president, respecting the propriety or impropriety of two houses negating each other.
Inequality of rights has been the cause of all the disturbances, insurrections, and civil wars, that ever happened in any country in any age of mankind. It was the cause of the American revolution, when the English parliament sat itself up to bind America in all cases whatsoever, and to reduce her to unconditional submission.
America has the high honour and happiness of being the first nation that gave to the world the example of forming written constitutions, by conventions elected expressly for the purpose, and of improving them by the same procedure, as time and experience shall shew necessary.
I have now, citizens of Pennsylvania, presented you in good will, with a collection of thoughts and historical references condensed into a small compass, that they may circulate the more conveniently. They are applicable to the subject before you, that of calling a convention, to the progress and completion of which I wish you success and happiness, and the honour of drawing a profitable example to the states around you and to the world.
Yours, in friendship. THOMAS PAINE. New-Rochelle, N. York.
European Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA. By the ship Laura, Capt. Edes, from Liverpool with London papers to the 17th of July.
LONDON, July 17.
The crops throughout the country are of excellent promise, and some fine weather now would render them not only more forward, but more abundant than for some years past.
The agriculturists in Cambridge-shire and other counties are prosecuting with success, a system for clearing bean lands by means of a flock of sheep, which, when turned in, destroy the weeds, without in the least injuring the beans, by which the heavy expense of hoeing is in a great measure prevented and the land improved.
The Austrian Minister Count Starhemberg, is on the eve of his departure for Vienna upon business of the utmost importance. His excellency is much attached to England.
The new mode of rearing, now generally adopted through the Navy, promises to be attended with inestimable advantages. By this plan, the main sail of a first rate ship is reefed by two men on the yard with more facility than when forty were employed to effect it.
Twenty thousand men, cavalry and infantry, will, we are informed, be encamped immediately on the Currah of Kildare.
The Portsmouth letter in our ship news yesterday, contained an account of the arrival of the Anna Jacobina, from Bengal, for Copenhagen. By a passenger on board this ship, it is reported that no account of an action had been received at Bengal on the 1st of February, subsequent to the attack on Holkar at Burtapoor, by the troops under the command of Col. Maitland.
that place, and retired several miles into the country. The chief had very few followers with him, his troops were almost totally dispersed, and the war was generally considered at an end.
Last Wednesday the American ship Huntress arrived at the port of Lancaster, recaptured by the Neptune, Wilson, of that place, in company with the Crescent and Hibernia, of Liverpool, on their passage from Tortola.
We learn by the last advices from India, that the Marquis Wellesley intended to proceed on his tour to the Upper Provinces early in the spring! If so, his Lordship, it is supposed, will be at Delhi, much about the time that the Marquis Cornwallis will arrive at Bengal.
MILITARY FORCE OF THE COUNTRY.
As great misrepresentations have prevailed respecting the amount of the military force of the country at different periods, and particularly of that part of it disposable for general service, we have collected the following concise abstract taken from the authentic documents laid before parliament.
Table with 4 columns: Rank and File, 1st Jan. 1804, 1st Jan. 1805, 1st June 1805. Rows include: Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry, Militia, Limited Service, General Service, Total, etc.
Above any former period 7,889 It may be desirable to state the comparative progress of recruiting in the present year, contrasted with the corresponding period of the past.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Number. Rows include: Recruited in 1804 for the regular army, Gross number, Casualties in army at large, Increase of regular force, Total, Enlisted from militia, Total estimated increase within the year 1805.

in a great measure prevented, and the land in- vaded. The Austrian Minister Count Starhemberg, is on the eve of his departure from Vienna, upon business of the utmost importance. His excel- lency is much attached to England. The new mode of raising money generally adopted through the navy, promises to be attended with inestimable advantages. By this plan, the main-fall of a first rate ship is re- ceived by two men on the yard with more facility than when forty were employed to effect it. Letters from the Hamburg papers state, that at Antwerp there were 1200 carpenters and artifi- cers employed, and on or before the 14th of July, it is said they have engaged to launch from the dock yard there, eight ships of the line. The Gazette of yesterday contains a notice to claimants, or the legal representatives of such, being debt, entitled to shares arising from the captures made by twenty-five ships of war, on the Jamaica station, in the years 1759, 1760 and 1761, amounting to the sum of 16,2771. 4s. 3d. --- So much for the expedition made up of in paying prize money. Twenty thousand men, cavalry and infantry, will, we are informed, be encamped immediate- ly on the Carragh of Kildare.
NEW-YORK, September 9.
By the ship Oliver Elsworth, captain Burnett, which ar- rived at this port at a late hour last evening, in 41 days from Liverpool, the Editor of the Mercantile Ad- vertiser has been favoured with London papers to the 25th of July, and Liverpool papers to the 27th, both inclusive. They are eight days later than any previous accounts, but furnish no political intelligence of im- portance. The following are amongst the principal arti- cles:
London, July 22.
The report is that Portugal will be obliged to re- nounce all connection with this country, or be attack- ed by France or Spain; it is renewed; and it is said that a French army is forming at Perpignan, to march through Spain. This however is yet unascertained.
Admiral Cornwallis, on being apprised of the re- turn of the combined fleets to Europe, recalled a squadron of five sail of the line, which he had detach- ed under the orders of Sir Richard Strachan, with a view, as was supposed, to reinforce the Rochefort and Toulon squadrons.
The blockade of Cadiz is in the last accounts from Madrid, admitted to have been resumed by an En- glish squadron.
A reconciliation is stated to have taken place be- tween Bonaparte and his brother Jerome, on con- dition that the latter renounces his wife, and serves as a general for a certain number of years, in expiation of his offence.
July 24.
Attempts have been recently made by some of the enemy's emissaries to ascertain the defensive state of our forts along the coast. Tuesday, two persons, sup- posed to be spies from the enemy's coast, were de- tected in the act of endeavouring to bribe the centinel to gain admittance into Deal Castle. Their quest- ions as to the state of the fort, the calibre of the ord- nance, with all its means of defence, were overheard by one of the fort guards, who observed them while taking minutes of the answers they received, follow- ed them into Deal, and caused them to be apprehend- ed.
July 24.
The Americans, to their infinite honour, have triumphed over that petty African tyranny to which the several states of Europe have for long submitted, and supported by their inglorious and impolitic sub- sidies. We on Saturday received accounts from Mes- sina, dated the 1st of June, which communicate the following interesting intelligence:—Colonel Eaton having landed with a body of marines, &c. from the American squadron in Egypt, advanced into the Tri- politan territory; and after some severe contests, in which he was wounded in the arm by a musket ball, and in which many of his people fell, he carried Der- na and Bangasi by assault. The Tripolitans, alarmed at this success, immediately made overtures of peace, proposing to liberate captain Bainbridge and the peo- ple of the Philadelphia, &c. Colonel Lear is gone to Tripoli in the Essex frigate, to negotiate with the Bashaw; and the Constitution and Vixen have been sent to Tunis to enforce on the Bey a better obser- vance of peace than he has of late seemed dispos- ed to adopt.
July 25.
A Gottenburgh mail arrived yesterday, and brings the important intelligence that, in consequence of Bonaparte's late proceedings in Italy, M. Novozil- zoff has received orders from his court not to pro- ceed to Paris. We understand that government have received information to this effect. It is said, too, that M. Novozilzoff will come to London instead of going to Paris, in order to wait further instruc- tions and to consult with this government. The let- ters brought by the Gottenburgh mail re-state that the King of Sweden is about to put all Swedish Po- merania under the protection of Russia. No accounts have yet been received of Lord Nelson or the combined fleet.
Notwithstanding what has been said to the contra- ry, we have it from good authority, that Admiral Nelson's fleet was at Gibraltar on the 19th July, as recently publish- ed, and that it failed on or about the 27th, to join Admiral Collingwood's blockading squadron off Cadiz; and that the President passed through the home ward bound East India convoy, un- der Admiral Ranier.
A correspondent observes, if Lord Nelson arrived at Gibraltar on the 19th July, after an unsuccessful pursuit of the combined fleet, which is reported to have got into Brest water, that all the ships at Brest would immediately put to sea; and for the ships of the line blockaded in that port, and those returned from the West-Indies, would amount to 50 or 60 sail. The manoeuvre of a cruise to the westward was on purpose to distract and disperse the British fleets and squadrons stationed in the European seas; which ha- ving been pretty well effected, and their own force concentrated at Brest, makes it extremely probable they will have spirit to venture out and meet their enemy, and also attempt their long protracted great invasion; and since France seems thus far so fortu- nately to have attended the direction of the cunning Corsican, it is more than probable, the next material news we hear, will be that the combined fleets have possession of the English channel, and the French troops pushing over to England or Ireland. Not a moment will be lost by the grand fleet sailing out of Brest, for on that moment will depend success, be- cause, it is not possible the British can immediately collect a fleet of force sufficient to meet them in bat- tle, nor can it be imagined that Lord Cornwallis with a fleet of 30 or 35 sail of the line, would think it prudent to attack them, or be able to prevent their progress to the narrow channel, where their force in small armed vessels designed for the invasion are all in readiness to sail whenever the protection of their fleet may offer. How solemn must be our re- flections on the dreadful consequences likely to ensue by so formidable a force attacking a powerful nation on its own ground, a nation to whom no other peo- ple have the spirit or justice to dare to be an ally. So uncommon have lately been the vicissitudes of fortune among the inhabitants of Europe, that it seems a kind of impiety to do more than hope Providence will, in his wisdom, direct the issue to the benefit and happiness of the world; yet it is impossible not to imagine that, on the success, and unhappiness of one or the other party at war, the tranquility of every nation on earth will depend. (B.
From a late London paper.
STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION.
A new definition might be given of man, that he is Pacificatus Bestia . This is exemplified in the
present ideas of continental alliance. The time has been when it was thought unworthy of a king and honour of this country to have recourse to them. Now all parties seem to pant after them. The truth, as usual, seems to us to lie in the middle. Allies are useful, if they are spontaneously and liberally offered, but if we must make sacrifices to obtain them, then disadvantage is certain, and their utility uncertain. If when the continental powers saw Bonaparte ensan- guine Switzerland, occupying Hanover, seizing the duke of Eughein in a neutral territory to assassinate him, affirming the crown of Italy, and doing that a thousand part of which would in better times have- drawn upon him the united thunders of the confede- rated world, they had re-entered the insults offered to their dignity, and the strokes aimed at their indepen- dence, and joined their armies, as principally , in co- operation with our fleet, his ambition might have been repressed, and a prospect of a peace honorable to all parties might have been entertained. But if they have viewed this country during the last two years fingering a fearful contest against the huge Le- viathan, who is flouncing his formidable bulk into the ocean of universal empire, can we expect that they will now view the scene with less apathy? Will a few annual millions of subsidy sharpen their sense of honour, or point more effectually their powers of at- tack? Mercenaries are at best lukewarm in the cause which they are hired to support, and we have seen one of those powers generally ending the war in favour of the power against whom they have begun it. The policy of this country is clearly to receive an independent, honorable ally with open arms; but to spurn at an interjected support, on which no de- pendence can ever be placed. "I do not like this half Ally," who seeks equally to plunder his foe, and to impoverish his friend.
Of the intentions of Austria we think well—it is not in human nature to suppose that she can be well affected to France, who has added insult to plunder, who has stripped her of her possessions, and of her dignity. But she cannot act without security of her ecclesiastical support from Prussia and Russia, not from us. She is vulnerable on the north, on the south, and on the West; and prudence and cau- tion are her present interests.
The politics of Prussia are not easily fathom- ed. She looks only to present security, she will not carry her views to permanent safety. We have more than once recommended a plan which ought to rouse her into exertion. She ought to be assisted in the posses- sion of Holland and of Flanders; a project, which an easy arrangement would render palatable to Austria. Assuming at once a high rank as a maritime and con- tinent power, she would, with the assistance of this country, check the career of the Corsican.
We may be blamed, but we cannot disguise our suspicions of the views of Russia. What has she done beyond manifestoes, which only prove the power and excite the ridicule of Bonaparte? She has, it is true, occupied the island of Corfu. But does that measure threaten France, Austria, or Turkey? A whisper has been heard, that she demands Malta from us, as the price of her assistance! This would indeed be worth the risk of campaigns, for whether she succeeded or not against France, she would have obtained the command of the Mediterranean for ever. But will a British ministry have the treachery to aban- don Malta? Yes, we repeat it, the treachery? It is not possible! If Russia is sincere, she ought to have urged us to occupy Alexandria; a measure which can give no umbrage but give security to the Ottoman Porte. Russia may, in the course of a se- rious war acquire Mediterranean possessions from her enemies, while she is securing those of her friends. We need not point them out. A glance at the map of that sea, will fully explain our meaning.
There are indeed many objects, not only of secu- rity, but of agrandisement, offered to the zealous co-operation of the powers of the continent; but if they will not be raised by sentiments of honor, or by motives of lasting interest—if they cling to the pal- try hope of subsidiary bribes, the independence of the continent stands on a tottering foundation. Should this country lose the power of calling the broad axis of her protection over the liberties of Europe, they must fall an unresisting, and let us add, an unpleased prey to the universal spoiler of the happiness of man- kind.
From the Isle of France. April 12.—"You have heard of the capture and condemnation of the Pennan; it is only ne- cessary therefore for me to add a few particulars of the unfortunate termination of our voyage:
We left Batavia with a cargo of sugars and spices for Marseilles; before getting out of the Streights, captain Coffin and five men were taken prisoners; upon which it was judged prudent to order the ship for the Isle of France, to procure men and medical assistance. When in sight of our port we were taken by the British ship Tremendous and sent to Ceylon, where our ship, cargo, and private adventures, were con- demned. The reasons assigned were: that we were on an illegal voyage, that is, going from Batavia, and thence to Marseilles. The judge further said that going from an enemy's colony to a neutral country, where she did not belong, was likewise illegal. But the fact was, the ship was a valuable and tempting prize to British cupidity. On our return to this place, we received from captain Dixon, and Mr. Van Tarten, supercargo of the Columbia of Phila- delphia, every mark of attention which could be dictated by hearts of generosity and honor— Their goodness I shall never forget."
[True Amer.]
Domestic Intelligence.
NORFOLK, September 12.
CONFIRMATION OF THE NEWS OF PEACE WITH TRIPOLI.
Tuesday arrived in Hampton Roads, the U- nited States frigate President, Commodore Bar- ron, captain James Barron, in 38 days from Gib- raltar. By this ship we are relieved from all anxiety upon this interesting subject, for not only does she bring the certain accounts of peace being concluded, and the release of our unfortu- nate countrymen, but she has brought capt. Bainbridge, his officers and part of his crew, a number of whom are now in town. We offer them our congratulations upon this happy occa- sion, and sincerely hope that the pleasures they will meet in their native country, and in the embraces of their friends, will compensate in a measure their past sufferings. We are sorry to understand Commodore Barron has returned in very bad health.
The particulars which we have collected are corroborative of what has been already publish- ed—General Eaton deserves great credit; to his enterprize and courage we are principally indebted for the attainment of these important objects. We understand that gen. Eaton reached Derne about the last of April, when he in- stantly attacked the Bashaw's army, and defeat- ed it with little loss, himself being wounded in the right arm so as to render it useless. The few Americans who were in the action, displayed a courage that confounded the Turks; they were appointed to lead the attack, which ser- vice they performed in a manner that did ho- nour to their country. We understand that at the time general Eaton attacked the army by land, that capt. Hall in the Argus, capt. Dent in the Nautilus, and lieut. Evans of the Hornet bomb ketch, attacked the batteries by sea. G. M. Eaton's army was, we understand com- posed of 1500 men, and that of the Bashaw's of 5000. This intrepid little band had marched 800 miles across the Sandy Desert, through a hostile country, and had several partial action before the decisive one at Derne. Gen. Eaton
was wounded when in the act of cutting down a flag of the Bashaw's army. The result of this action appears to have been an immediate proposal from the Bashaw for peace; col. Lear went immediately to Tripoli and a treaty of peace was signed on the 3d. of June, and our countrymen released the next day. The terms we cannot learn fully, but we understand that as far as we, had Tripolitans they were exchanged man for man, for the bal- ance of Americans remaining we are to pay 60, 000 dollars. Some provision, but what we can- not understand is made for the Ex-Bashaw; his wife and family who were detained as hostages, are to be liberated. As the official accounts are gone on to Washington, we must suspend our curiosity as to the other articles for the pre- sent.
The President left Syracuse the 7th of July: The following was the distribution of the Amer- ican squadron at that time. The frigates Con- stitution, Constellation, and Essex, with the Brigs Syren, and Vixen, and Bomb-ketch Hornet, were at Syracuse; the Argus had sailed for Egypt, and the Nautilus, for Medina. The fri- gate John Adams and two gun-boats anchored the day the President failed. General Eaton failed for the United States in a merchant vessel. The Ex-Bashaw was at Syracuse when the Pres- ident failed. The President on her passage to Gibraltar got near the Spanish Coast, was taken for a British Frigate, and fired upon from the batteries.
It may be grateful to the friends of the officers, who have been in captivity, to know where they now are, we therefore have procured the following account of them.
Returned in the President.
William Bainbridge, Captain. Isaac Jones, 2d Lieutenant. Keith Spence, Purser. Benjamin E. Read, Lieutenant, promoted. James Gibson, do. do. Daniel T. Patterson, do. do. William Osborne, Lieutenant Marines. James Biddle, Midshipman. Robert Gamble, do. William Curbs, do. Wallace Wornley, do. James Renbraw, do. Nicholas Harwood, Surgeon's Mate. Jonathan Cowdry, do. William Anderson, Captain's Clerk. George Hodges, Boatswain. Joseph Douglas, Sails-maker. Richard Stevenson, Gunner.
Remained in the Mediterranean.
Lieut. David Porter. — Theodore Hunt. — Benjamin Smith. Bernard Henry, Master. Doctor John Ridsley remains as Charge d'Aff- airs for the U. S. at Tripoli. Simon Smith, Midshipman, and William Godby, Carpenter. [Ledger.
In addition to the above, we have it from Mr. Dove, who was on board one of the bombarding vessels during the attack on Derne, that out of the 300 Americans engaged on shore, there were only five killed, which took place at the time Capt. O'BANIAN, who was second in com- mand, had, with his little band, scaled the walls and pulled down the Turkish flag, in place of which he immediately hoisted the American flag.
The present Bashaw of Tripoli is stated by our officers to be a man of considerable talent and bravery, mixed with great cruelty—alotho' they did not experience themselves any uncon- mon share of the last quality—at one time on the attack of the brave Preble, when every man was driven from a fort but the Bashaw, he re- mained, coolly examining the operations with a ray glass. After the action of Eaton's, that lead to a peace, he was heard to declare, that if he should approach nearer to Tripoli, he would massacre every American and every Christian in his power. Mr. Lear has been blamed for making a treaty precipitately and before the appearance of the fleet, but as the danger of the pri- soners was imminent, and their release the prin- cipal object of the war, it would appear that no moment that could attain this desirable end was to be wasted in calculations of future success, and that in embracing the very first opening to release them from the cruelty of the Bashaw, and shutting the door forever on the return of his caprice or the chance of future events he acted with the wisdom and precision of a politi- cian and patriot.
The officers and men appear while in Tripoli, to have been liberally treated and supplied by the consuls of the Christian nations there, and from their generosity, to have tasted of the wines denied to their Mahometan masters— this, perhaps, might have given the Bashaw an idea that the Americans in their different at- tacks were drunk, for he often said, when our vessels stood in so boldly and made such near approaches to their forts, that they were all drunk—if the attack was made in the afternoon, they had been drinking at dinner—if in the morning, they had been drinking all night—none but madmen, drunkards, or devils, would run such risks—and as this way he apologized to himself for the defection and flight of his own men.
[Herald.]
MON. HONOURABLE AND ADVANTA- GECUS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Our unfortunate countrymen Capt. Bainbridge, Officers and Crew of the late frigate Philadel- phia, are again restored to the arms of liberty and their country; and I beg of you, Sir, to give this communication, publicity."
Extra of a letter to a gentleman in this city. U. S. Ship Siren, at Malta, June 22, 1805. "Since my last to you, a Peace has been af- fected between the Bashaw of Tripoli and the U. States. We sailed from Gibraltar on the 4th inst., and arrived here the 19th, when we were informed that the Bashaw had sent one of his principal officers over to this port, to negotiate a Treaty with Col. Lear, but the Colonel would have nothing to say to him, and he returned to Tripoli; when the Bashaw sent another officer of distinction, with a letter from the Spanish Consul, declaring that it was the sincere wish of his Tripolitan Majesty to make a peace; Col. Lear immediately sailed for Tripoli, in the Con- stitution, and made his proposals, which I have understood were as follows: That the United States should pay Tripoli, 60,000 dollars, for the ransom of the officers and crew of the Phila- delphia frigate, that we would pay him no tribute or Consular presents, that he should imme- diately receive our Consul.
"These terms were acceded to, and our coun- trymen immediately left their confinement and are now at Syracuse all in good health having left but four men during their confinement, and two of these by accident—Commodore Barron is still in ill health, and had resigned the com- mand of the squadron to Capt. Rodgers prior to the negotiation, he intends returning to the United States immediately, in the Constitution, Lieut. Hooper, of the Marine corps, is sup- posed to be left at Tripoli as Charge des Aff- airs. I forgot to inform you that prior to the Peace, G. M. Eaton landed at Alexandria and took command of 3000 Arabs—joined the ex- iled Bashaw, and marched to Derne and demand- ed the surrender of the town, which was refused; he carried it by assault after an escalade. He was wounded in the wrist by a musket ball, the pay of his troops will be 7 or 8,000 dollars, so that the Peace will cost 68,000 dollars. Capt. Stew- art informed me this morning, that it was prob- able we should sail for Egypt in a few days, which affords us much pleasure."
CHARLESTON, Sept. 4.
Mr. J. B. Jarboe, gunner, and Mr. James Love, sail-maker, on board the brig Jane, of Baltimore, which was captured and put into Barracoa, and who arrived at this port in the brig Lear, have furnished us with the following particulars of that action:
On the morning of the 25th July, off the Pla- taform, were engaged by the French private- ers Sazer, captain DOMITROVE, mounting 6 guns, with 87 men, completely accoutered with mus- kets, &c. The Jane mounted 16 carriage-guns, and at the commencement of the action, had 44 men, six or eight of which were too sick to stand the deck; her commander, capt. Wm. Kenne- dy, was killed early in the action, which lasted about one hour, when the privateermen carried the Jane by boarding, after being twice before beaten off in attempting it. On boarding, the Frenchmen behaved in the most shameful and cruel manner; Mr. Anderson, the mate, who was wounded in the arm, and who was the only officer remaining on deck when they came on board, was immediately cut down with their fa- bres, as were also one man and a boy, who had not secured their retreat by running below. Mr. Fanning, supercargo of the Schooner which was captured in company, and who had taken passage in the brig for safety, was thrown over- board, and endeavouring to swim to the priva- teer, was wantonly shot while in the water. The remainder of the crew of the Jane were cruelly treated by the privateer-men, and plun- dered of every thing.
The following are the names, which can be recollected, of those who were killed or wound- ed on board the Jane.—The whole number, was 17 killed, and 9 wounded.
KILLED.
William Kennedy, master, Mr. Anderson, fir- st mate, William Dexter, boatswain, Henry Smith, boatswain's mate, Alexander Moulton, carpenter. Wm. Johnson, Charles Lewell, Robert Val- liant, Joseph Pemberton, Francis Bowen, Wm. Grenell, John Baker, John Cooney—seamen.
Wounded, and in the hospital at Barracoa.
Jeremiah P. Davis, second mate, dangerously. John Jennings, Thomas Howell, and George Davis, seamen—the Cook and his mate.
The Schooner Satellite, capt. Hall, of Balti- more, with a cargo of coffee, valued at 14,000 dollars, was also captured and sent into Barracoa.
The brig Sally, Isaac Burr, jun. of New-York, for Kingston, (Jam.) was taken on the 11th Ju- ly, off Turk's Island, by the French privateer — commanded by captain Garoine, and carried into Barracoa. The passengers were confined four days to the cabin, and plundered of their clothes, money, &c. The passengers were, John Cortelyan, esq. of Long-Island; Wm. Wyllie, esq. of Dublin; and captain Wil- son, of the late Aberdeenshire regiment.
Courier.
We have already considered the subject of the fol- lowing essay on the broad principles of the law of nations. In this terse and logical essay it is treated as a mere case at common law.
FROM THE CHARLESTON TIMES.
COMMUNICATION.
The recent expedient resorted to by a Foreign Minister, in obtaining the opinion of able ju- ris of the country to which he is sent, upon the merits of a political controversy existing be- tween his own and that nation, for the purpose of influencing the adjustment of it, is a novelty in diplomatic history.
The philanthropist might be led to rejoice at the example, as leading to the introduction of a more satisfactory and less sanguinary mode of settling national differences, than has usually obtained. But, the statesman will feel alarm- ed at the mischiefs which might result to his country from such a practice, when the opin- ion is taken upon an ex-parte statement, to perplex negotiation, and protract accom- modation.
Whether such were the objects in the present instance, or not, might be reasonably inferred and determined from the manner in which the case was stated, and the opinion procured.
But, such an enquiry is rendered unnecessary for Americans to make on the present occasion; as the incorrectness of the opinion given, is ca- pable of being made manifest, even to those who have erred in the formation of it.
In the opinion adverted to, two grounds are taken for its support—that to maintain the claim against A. would be to require the performance of an impossibility by that power, which nations are not any more than individuals bound to
perform; and that the release by B to C of B's right to indemnity from C, operates a re- lease to A. So that if a fair were instituted by B against A, the council for A would, 1st. Deny to B's claim as predicated on the face of it, upon the exaction of an impossibility to have been performed by B. 2d. Plead a release of B's claim against A. To support the demurrer, the case of a pro- mise to go to Rome in three days; and that a man in London shall cover a house in Hamp- shire, while he is in London, would be cited. True, these are impossibilities; therefore, the party who accepts of such a promise, knows at the time the folly of requiring the performance of them, because they are physical impossibilities —but if a man not worth a cent, give his promissory note for the payment of a thousand dollars immediately, is not this also promising to perform an impossibility ? And yet this pro- mise is good, because it is not a physical but a moral impossibility . Now, was it a physical or a moral impossibility which A was required to perform? Surely a moral one only —as in the case of the poor man giving his note; a thing stipulated by him to be done was not in its nature impossible, if he had money enough to pay the same, So the preventives of C from ma- king a conveyance of A's territory for C's un- lawful purposes, was not an act in its nature im- possible , and which is insisted upon should have been prevented—but at most, as in the first case, the poor man cannot perform his promise, because it is impossible for him to raise the mo- ney—in the latter case, A could not prevent the transfer of C, because it was impossible for A to raise sailors and courage enough to do it. With respect to the plea; if the case had been, that A and C had jointly contracted to pay B a sum of money, there is no doubt but that the plea would be maintainable, because B by releasing C from the contract, would have destroyed that contract, and upon that destroyed contract it was that A was made responsible to B. The release of one would have operated a release to the other.
But the injury for which redress was sought by B, was a tort for which C became responsi- ble to B, not on a contract jointly with A, but for a trespass committed independently of A; and for which A also became responsible, not on a contract jointly with C, but for a distinct torti- ous act against B (from that committed by C) in permitting C to condemn and sell in the ports of A. Now, if two persons commit a trespass jointly, it will not be contended, that the release of one will be pleadable in bar by the other, because each trespasser is liable for the whole damage, and is separately contem- plated by law as guilty of a distinct act , as re- lated to himself; and, therefore, although the injured party injured may not prosecute, or may abso- lutely discharge one trespasser , yet the omission of one of the trespassers in a suit, or having given a discharge to the one not included, will not bar the remedy against the other co- trespassers .
By a gentleman from Chester county, Penn- sylvania, we learn that on the morning of the 24th ult., a tremendous fall of rain took place in the upper end of that and adjacent parts of Lincaester county, such as the oldest inhabitants of the neighborhood never before experienced. Our informant states, that for some time it ap- peared as though the Rains of Noah deep were broken up; that the water descended in tor- rents, swelling the rivulets and larger streams to an enormous height, and rolling impetuously down the hills, swept with rifles fury all that opposed its progress in the valleys below, bearing down fences and enclosures, as well as mill-dams of every description, and some buildings; among the latter are mentioned one large and one coal-house totally washed down, another large nearly washed down, and two more much in- jured; one saw-mill carried off, and two others materially damaged and removed from their foundations; one valuable flour-mill and one nail factory (the former built of stone) complete- ly torn to pieces, and almost entirely washed away; and three valuable bridges, two of them on stone piers, swept off; together with sixteen valuable mill and fore dams, entirely levelled to their foundations, all within a distance of about fifteen miles, principally on the Brandywine and the smaller streams emptying thereinto. One or two families were obliged to fly for their lives, leaving their houses and furniture to the mercy of the furious elements; fortunately no lives were lost. The destruction of fences, our informant adds, is almost inconceivable; the best idea he can furnish on the subject is, that on the meadows of one person nearly thirty thousand rails are deposited.
Considerable damage has also been done, on the O-Sararo Creek, in Lancaster county, as well as on the streams composing Elk River in Mary- land—particulars not ascertained.
On the Brandywine, which presented such a scene as the neighboring inhabitants had never before witnessed, the water in less than eight hours rose twenty feet perpendicular</

LEXINGTON, (Ky.) August 20. Col. Aaron Burr arrived in town last evening from Orleans. We understand he will remain a day or two in Lexington, and then spend some time at the Olympic Springs, previous to his leaving Kentucky.
SAVANNAH, August 20. A letter received by a gentleman in this city from his overseer on Skidaway Island, mentions that the Georgia have made their appearance very numerously in the cotton field of Major Chas. O'Callaghan. We do not know of their having appeared anywhere else, but we fear that notwithstanding they are six weeks later this season than they were last, they may yet do great damage to the cotton planters.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Augusta to the Editor of the Georgia Republican, dated the 26th inst.
"You may announce to your readers that the Major-General of this state convened at Louisville on the 10th inst. to establish a general militia, uniform throughout the state. I believe green turned up with black, yellow buttons, on which a rattle snake is to be represented, is the dress fixed on. The arrangement of this business occupied two or three days, which in a short time will be published."
"A deputation of Creek Indians is appointed to proceed to the City of Washington for the purpose of disposing of, to us, an additional part of their country."
Our neighbourhood and town continues healthy. A great quantity of rain has fallen in these parts, which has risen the river Savannah to such a height as to overflow Bach Island, (famed for the culture of corn) and destroyed all their crops."
A letter from Paris, states, "That the drawing of the bills for American claims was fast progressing." Great complaints are made on account of the delay in the issue of these bills. Many of them were certainly ready in June. We understand they are issued alphabetically beginning with A. Those, therefore, whose initials are at the close of the alphabet must "pay out," as the fairer say; "a little more of the cable of patience."
FOR SALE, Likely Young Negro Fellow, who is a very good BRICK MAKER, (a moulder.) Apply at the office of the Enquirer. Sept. 17. tf
NOTICE. By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me by John Kelso, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to John and William Bell, I shall, on the last Saturday in October next, at the house of the said John Kelso, in the upper end of the county of Cumberland, proceed to sell so much of that valuable Farm, containing 550 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 William Bell, of about six hundred and fifty pounds, with some interest thereon, for the benefit of John Eppes.
CREED TAYLOR, Trustee. Sept. 17. ep17
NOTICE. The Co-partnership of L. JOSEPH & Co. was dissolved by its limitation on the fourth day of this present month. They are thankful to a liberal public for the share of patronage they have experienced. All those who have claims on that firm, will please call on L. Joseph for payment—and all those indebted will please make payment to him. L. JOSEPH, J. B. KEERSHEEDT.
L. JOSEPH, who will continue the business in his own name, informs the public, that on Tuesday and Wednesday the 24th and 25th of the present month; and on Thursday the 2d, also on Tuesday and Wednesday the 8th and 9th, and on Tuesday & Wednesday the 15th and 16th of October, his store will be shut, as on a Saturday, according to the Mosaic institution. Any other time he will have pleasure in waiting on a liberal public, and solicits a continuance of their favours. L. JOSEPH. Sept. 17. ep3w
ELLIS & ALLAN HAVE just received—88 bags COFFEE, 2 pipes OLD BRAZIL WINE of very superior quality, and 1 pipe COGNAC BRANDY, which they will sell low for cash or on a short credit. Sept. 17. ep3w
KAPPAPHANNOCK JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
ON Monday the 21st day of October will be run for over the Rappahannock course, the SWEET SPARK. To this race there are nine subscribers at 100 dollars each, (half for the distance to a mile heats.) On Tuesday the day following, the Jockey Club Races will commence; the purse on that day, will be 450 dollars, four mile heats. On Wednesday the purse will be 220 dollars, two mile heats; and on Thursday, the purse will be 330 dollars, three mile heats. Immediately after the Race on that day, will be run for by Sallie Harkes an elegant Saddle and Bridle, (by Mr. James Smock) price fifty dollars one mile heats. From the present state of the Club, I am authorized to say the above sums will be nearly correct. To enable the subscriber to place into the hands of the Judges on each day of the Races, the amount of the courses, it is hoped each member will be punctual in the payment of his subscription.
In a former notice it was mentioned the Races would commence on the 29th of October, since which, we find that it is the day fixed for the City Races, in consequence thereof, at the annual meeting on Wednesday the 4th inst. the Board directed that our Races commence as above stated. HAZLEWOOD FARISH, Secretary and Treasurer. Fredericksburg, Sept. 17. (oaw4w.)
NOTICE. The subscriber desires those indebted to the former commission of BRANKS & MACRAE, as also those indebted to himself individually for transactions of the last year to discharge the same, such as are inoperative to this notification will find their accounts placed in the hands of an attorney, after the first day of November. Business will be re-commenced by him this fall in the house he has heretofore occupied; where he will keep an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS or GROCERIES, which will be sold for cash, produce, or notes at ninety days. Those who are in a situation to supply their wants on these terms shall be furnished at lower prices than they have been accustomed to, either in this place or Richmond. COLIN MACRAE. Manchester, Sept. 17. (cp2w.)
FAIRFIELD RACES. A DINNER for a Large Company will be provided in the Long Dining House, every day during the races, to be on table at two o'clock—Vines, punch and other liquors of the first quality. Booth-keepers supplied with French Brandy, Rum, &c. at Richmond prices. Two or three Waiters, with good recommendations, will be engaged. Enquire of HART & SOUTHGATE, Opposite the Hay Stack. Sept. 17. 4t
TO BE RENTED, MY HOUSE and LOT, upon Shovel-Hill, in an airy pleasant situation. For terms, apply to Mr. Samuel McCrae, who is fully authorized to act, to treat for the same, or to the subscriber. Possession may be immediately had. WILLIAM BEANN. August 30. (Ff)
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 17th SEPTEMBER.
VINDICATION OF MR. JEFFERSON.
The Editor of the Norfolk Ledger has made a few remarks upon our piece on this subject, which are not so much entitled to an answer on account of their intrinsic importance, as from the use which may be made of them by the Federalists of the North. Even in this desperate state of their argument, we do not expect that they will have the magnanimity to yield to the force of truth and candidly confess their mistakes. We have no doubt that they will eagerly seize to justify their obnoxious perseverance in error. To them therefore the remarks of the Norfolk Editor will no doubt be peculiarly acceptable. In the midst of gloom, even a single ray of light becomes a source of consolation.
We shall however attempt to show, that the objections of the Norfolk Editor do not in the slightest degree invalidate the strength of our argument. We would shew to the Federalists of the North that if they would destroy the evidence which has been accumulated in Vindication of Mr. Jefferson, they must seek out for a more able advocate than the Editor of the Ledger. We shall show them that if no more satisfactory objections can be brought forward than those which are produced by their Editor in Virginia, their hopes of making good their charges against Mr. Jefferson, must be feeble indeed.
The Ledger sets out with an obvious mistake. "The Enquirer has finished the Vindication of Mr. J. while he was governor of this state." But the Editor when he wrote this sentence had seen no more than the four first Nos. of that Vindication. The 5th number had not then appeared.
"We think," says the Ledger, "a Vindication of this part of Mr. Jefferson, a work of supererogation; why so? Because Mr. J. was impeached by Mr. Nicholas, and was honourably, and we have heard unanimously acquitted of every charge laid to him &c. &c. When his conduct was calmly investigated, so far from blame being imputed to him, he was honoured." So complete was his Vindication at that time according to this Editor, that an attempt to vindicate him now would be a matter of supererogation. But here an obvious dilemma arises before the Editor of the Ledger. Either his political friends think with him on this subject, or they do not. If they agree with him in thinking that Mr. J. is really guilty of the charges which have been brought against him, official conduct, it is a poor compliment indeed which they pay to their integrity. It is in fact representing them as so many knaves, who to gratify an inveterate antipathy, are continually violating their conscience, by censuring a man whom they believe to be innocent. But if these men differ from the Editor of the Ledger, it is not merely a matter of supererogation to attempt to correct their mistakes. Do these men therefore want the candour to confess their convictions, or evidence to dilipate their errors? The Editor of the Ledger is welcome to adopt whatever side of the alternative he pleases.
"Do his defenders or friends imagine that they will persuade us that he was (or would, as the Enquirer seems to intimate, have proved himself) a hero?" If there be any thing like imagination in this case, it is surely to be found in the Editor of the Ledger, who has attempted to attribute a meaning to our remarks, which they do not countenance in the most indirect manner. We never touched upon the question; how far Mr. Jefferson was capable of shining in the camp as much as in the cabinet. We simply laboured to show, that Mr. J. was not that "dastardly traitor which his enemies had portrayed;" that his conduct was not "dictated by timidity;" that he did not retire before the British army either when they were at Richmond, Manchester or at Monticello, sooner than the exigency of the moment demanded of him; and that the preservation of the military stores and many of the public records was owing to his vigilance and activity. We thought we had done enough in proving that Mr. Jefferson had all the spirit of a man, without going further to prove that he had all the fill of a hero. We did not conceive this to be an enquiry, which had any connection with the insinuations of his enemies; and therefore we did not say, nor did we mean to intimate, that Mr. J. was a hero.
But our Vindication was not merely unnecessary; it is even "lame and uninteresting." And why? "Because it contains a great deal of trifling details of no manner of importance, as how Mr. J. looked, even how he rested, and many small matters not worthy of notice." These petty objections would never have escaped the Editor of the Ledger, had he maturely considered the points of our defence. If a man be charged with pusillanimous conduct, is it not necessary to prove that he was "tranquil and undisturbed" in the midst of danger; for such only were the expressions of Lieut. Hudson! If a man be accused of flying from an enemy, is it not necessary to specify the very place which he was at, during that particular time, that it may be shown either that he was not far distant from the enemy, or that he was at some other place in the act of attending to certain important duties, which could not be discharged without him? But because we pointed out the place where Mr. J. rested on the night of the 5th January 1781, is this the same as describing the manner how he rested? Let us even admit all this specification of time and place and manner to be "of no manner of importance;" does it not indirectly serve to corroborate the validity of our statements? A prudent reader would avoid entering into detail, when his cause could not bear minute investigation. It is surely then no indifferent proof of the minute knowledge which we have of our enemies, or of the history of those times, that we have unnecessarily entered into minutiae, which if they are proved to be incorrect may shake the reader's faith in the more material parts of our evidence. It is unsatisfactory too (says the Ledger) because "appeals are made to persons on some occasions, whose opinions at that day would have been deemed unworthy of notice." Does this editor mean to intimate, that they are unworthy of notice at this day too? We defy him to mention one, whose opinions on this subject are unworthy of notice. Whatever dislike this gentleman may have to too many details, common sense ought to have convinced him that no man's opinions are worthy of notice , who offers too little? Let the editor of the Ledger mention a single witness to our cause, whose evidence on any day is not as worthy of notice as his own?
"To give them importance, imposing military titles have been conferred on persons who never held rank in the army or militia." But will any man believe this editor's assertions, without specification or proof? And yet not a single person has been mentioned, on whom we have conferred a military rank. Perhaps in the long and respectable catalogue which we have mentioned in our defence, we may have given to one or two persons higher titles than they even possessed; but our frequent enquiries among officers of the revolution, have not yet detected these involuntary mistakes.
of our confidence, than one of the thousand witnesses of Mr. Turner. After all we failed that the Editor of the Ledger himself has been unfortunate in his choice of "best qualified" witnesses. For our enquiries have led us to believe that Col. Parker was not at Richmond or with Mr. Jefferson during Arnold's invasion of Richmond, during his occupancy of Manchester, or during his incursion upon Charlottesville. Nor do we believe that Gen. Muhlenburg was at Richmond, when Arnold was there nor when he was at Manchester; and sure we are that if Gen. Muhlenburg was in the army of the Marquis La Fayette, he could not have been at Monticello, when Tarleton's troop of horse compelled Mr. J. to retire.
WAR WITH TRIPOLI.
The sovereignty of Tripoli is an hereditary monarchy. But like all other unsettled governments, the crown is not always certain to remain on the head of the eldest son. The present Bashaw furnishes us with an apposite illustration. His father fatigued with the cares of sovereignty, or anxious to establish his favourite V. to abdicate his powers, and resign them to his eldest son, the present exiled Bashaw. But the dignity of the sovereignty was insufficient to prevent the dissensions of the royal family. The younger brother, the present Bashaw, inflamed with the love of power or the desire of revenge, determined to supplant him. He covered his design under the most specious pretences; representing his elder brother as his most inveterate enemy, and as incapable of reigning over the inhabitants of Tripoli. His ambitious views were crowned with success. He drove Sidi Hamet from his throne and from Tripoli; retaining his wife and his children as hostages for his good behaviour. But he did not himself accept of the crown before he had offered to replace it on the head of his father.
Since that period, the family of the exiled Bashaw has remained within the walls of Tripoli. It consists of his wife and three children. His eldest daughter was married last winter to the eldest son of the reigning Bashaw. Hence when the terms of the treaty have been complied with, he will only recover his wife and two of his children.
The Ex-Bashaw himself has hitherto resided in Egypt. Whatever magnificent promises he may have made to Gen. Eaton or the American government, the scanty preparations which he formed are sufficient to prove that he was not possessed of very extensive resources. The combined army with which he and Gen. Eaton set out on their career of conquest, did not exceed 300 men. Eaton's little band consisted of about 10 Americans, & about 40 Greeks, who had been shipwrecked on the coast of Alexandria; the Ex-Bashaw's army was composed of not more than 250 soldiers. The two generals though they acted in concert, had the exclusive command of their own army. They left Egypt about the early part of April; crossed the desert of Barca, in the midst of astonishing difficulties, and arrived in the latter end of April before Derne, on the frontiers of Tripoli; and on the sea coast, in longitude 22, 43, E. latitude 32, 55, N. It was defended by an army of 5 or 6000 Arabs. Not deterred, however, by the difficulties of the undertaking, the Ex-Bashaw and Eaton on the 27th of April attacked the town in different quarters at the same time, whilst capt. Hull in the Argus, capt. Dent in the Nautius, and Lieut. Evans of the Hornet bomb-ketch, played off on the sea-side against the only fort, which defended the town. Derne was captured.
This victory was, however, succeeded by a second action. The Bashaw of Tripoli having had intelligence of the march of the enemy, had dispatched about 2,000 Arabs to the defence of Derne, under an expectation that they would arrive there before the enemy. They did not, however, arrive until two days after Derne was taken.
On the 15th of May, a battle was fought between the forces of Sidi Hamet and those of the reigning Bashaw. For a long time, the victory was doubtful, but at length Hamet's troops were forced to give way. The enemy pursued them into the town, until Gen. Eaton, very judiciously turned the guns of the fort where he was stationed, upon the Bashaw's troops, and compelled them to retreat in a most disorderly manner, and under the destructive fire of the American artillery in the harbor. It was expected by Gen. Eaton, when he reached Derne, that he should receive a large reinforcement of men and money from the navy of the United States; with these he intended to march to Braganza, another Tripolitan town on the sea-coast, after which he expected that his army would be conveyed in the American vessels across the Gulf of Sydra; the much celebrated Syria of antiquity. But these reinforcements were not wanting on account of the events, which afterwards occurred. That we may lay open the secret spring of these events, let us once more return to the Divan of Tripoli.
It was one of the customs of the Bashaw to have the most important parts of the American newspapers, which were sent to the captives, regularly translated for his own inspection. Among other articles of considerable importance, he was particularly struck with that part of the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, which mentions the duration and probable amount of the Mediterranean fund. A tax which was estimated to produce not less than 550,000 dollars, and was intended to continue until the expiration of the war with Tripoli, affected him with surprise and apprehension. He saw that the spirit of the American nation was yet unbroken; He saw that they were determined to carry on the war until they could bring it to an honourable accommodation. What efforts could he expect to make in opposition to a nation, which would thus contribute "millions for defence but not a cent for tribute?" Such were the reflections that passed through the Bashaw's mind and such according to the opinion of our captive countrymen, were the first inducements that prompted him to make propositions for peace. The reader will remark that these propositions were made before Gen. Eaton commenced his daring enterprise, and before Derne was taken. They were made by the Bashaw as early as the month of February. But Mr. Lear it may be supposed was commissioned with full power to negotiate, did not conceive that the proper moment of negotiation had arrived. He consequently refused to listen to the propositions of the Bashaw; nor did he deviate from this resolution until the capture of Derne struck an awful alarm into the heart of the Bashaw, and induced him to repeat his propositions for a peace. This was the critical moment for acceding to his terms: The Bashaw
of Tripoli had been alarmed for the prosperity of his dominions; his cruisers were blockaded up in his harbours by the American squadron; his treasury had been drained of no less than 4 or 500,000 dollars, for carrying on the war; But now a more serious cause of alarm had seized upon him. He trembled for the very safety of his dominions. Derne had been captured; an army of 2000 men had been defeated by an invading enemy. Had he been able to ascertain the precise number of that army, he might perhaps have learned to defer their power. But it was the interest of the Bey of Derne to justify his own cowardice by exaggerating the force of his opponents. He had multiplied the amount and magnified the valour of the American forces, and to the apprehensive imagination of the Bashaw, there seemed to be an army hovering over the very capital of his dominions. Our informants are not certain whether he had gone so far as to adopt any ultimate precautions for his safety. They do not recollect to have heard that any menaces had been thrown out that the moment of Gen. Eaton's approach should become the signal of death not only to the American, but all the christian captives. But they recollect to have received some information from Mr. Cowdry that the Bashaw had collected together his jewels and his women and that he intended in case of the most urgent danger to retire with the American captives into the deserts of Barca. By no series of events therefore that were likely to happen, would so awful an alarm have been struck into the heart of the Bashaw, and at no other period would he be so much disposed to enter into a fair and favourable treaty. Col. Lear accordingly seized upon this fortunate and unexpected moment; he had heard that the Emperor of Morocco was preparing to violate his faith and co-operate with the Tripolitans: he knew also that we had several points of difference to adjust with the Bey of Tunis. Animated by these and many other considerations, Col. Lear listened to the renewed propositions of the Bashaw, and agreed to the preliminary Articles of Peace, which are substantially as follows:
The 1st. article declares that there shall be from the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace to be entered into between the President of the United States, and the Bashaw of Tripoli and the citizens and subjects of their respective countries, a firm, everlasting peace founded upon principles of reciprocal advantage.
The 2d. article provides, that upon the conclusion of the peace, the Bashaw of Tripoli shall deliver up to the American squadron now off Tripoli, all the Americans now in his possession, and on condition thereof, all the subjects of the Bashaw of Tripoli now in the power of the United States, shall be delivered up to him, and as the number of Americans in the possession of the Bashaw of Tripoli, amounts to 300 men more or less, and the number of Tripoline subjects in the power of the Americans, to about 100, the Bashaw of Tripoli shall receive from the United States the sum of sixty thousand dollars, as a payment for the difference between the respective prisoners.
The 3d. article declares, that upon the conclusion of the peace aforesaid, between the United States, and the regency of Tripoli, all the forces of the United States, which have been or may be in hostilities against the Bashaw of Tripoli in the province of Derne, or elsewhere within the dominions of the said Bashaw shall be withdrawn therefrom, and no supplies shall be given by or in behalf of the United States, during the continuation of peace, to any of the subjects of the said Bashaw, who may be in hostilities against him, or any part of his dominions; and the Americans shall use all the means in their power, to persuade the Brother of the said Bashaw, who has co-operated with them at Derne, &c. to withdraw from the territory of the Bashaw of Tripoli, but they will not use any force or improper means to effect that object, and in case he shall withdraw himself as aforesaid, the Bashaw engages to deliver up to him, his Wife and his Children now in his power.
These preliminary articles were of course entered into before the General treaty, of which they form the basis, was concluded. The articles of the general treaty consist of such only as have been made with the most favourable and powerful nations, with one exception as honourable to us as it is unprecedented in the history of Tripolitan treaties: that in case of a future war, the prisoners shall not be considered or treated as slaves, but be exchanged man for man according to rank or redeemed at a very low stipulated rate.
By this treaty, we have not violated our compact with the exiled Bashaw, or even disappointed any expectation, which he could reasonably have formed. The U. States had always held out to him the idea, that we should have complete liberty to make a peace, whenever our own interests should demand it. Our connection with him was always considered as a matter of co-operation, not as a compact of alliance. We have already alleviated his misfortunes by obtaining the restoration of his wife and family, which is represented to have been the most formidable obstacle in the way of negotiation. And perhaps it may be incumbent upon the honour or humanity of the United States to make some provision for his subsistence and accommodation.
The character of the two brothers is represented by our countrymen in very different colours. The deposed Bashaw, endowed with little capacity, and addicted to fordid propensities: the ruling monarch possessed of a strong understanding, capable of perceiving and estimating merit wherever it is to be found, of elevated sentiments and of aspiring ambition. His prime minister is a Russian, not remarkable for the vigour of his talents. His minister of foreign affairs, a Tripoline by birth, with endowments which would adorn any of the cabinets of Europe, is the man upon whom devolves the great burden of the government.
We have formed the most erroneous ideas of the treatment, which our countrymen received in Tripoli. There was a marked and honourable distinction between them and the other christian captives. The common seamen were not compelled to work upon the fortifications of the town longer than 4 o'clock every day; after which hour, they were permitted to seek their own amusements, or labour for their own emolument. The officers were confined, but not chained, and they had every accommodation, with which their own purse could supply them. From the contents of most of the European states, they obtained all those polite attentions which are so grateful at all times, and more especially in a season of adversity. The cook of the Danish consul was their purveyor in the market. His Tripolitan majesty seems indeed to have conceived the most exalted opinion of the American bravery, resources, and honour; and in every instance conducted himself towards them with the most distinguished politeness. When Col. Lear landed at Tripoli, he was saluted with 9 guns, instead of 7, which had been hitherto the usual tribute of respect. When our countrymen left this city forever, they gave them an adieu full of politeness and sensibility. A few more defunctory facts will close this hasty sketch. Scarce had the treaty of peace
been concluded, when some of the affairs of Tripoli, once more resumed their usual occupation, repeated their intentions upon Sicily and Naples, and carried off whole families into captivity. It has even been said that it was the fear of encountering this danger, which induced the king of Naples to refuse to use the loan of his guns during the present campaign.
The principal part of our squadron is now on a visit to the Regency of Tunis, with which we have some points of difference to adjust. It will probably take the tour of the Barbary states. Should they not receive any orders to leave the Mediterranean, they will winter at Syracuse. May the yoon be safely moored within our own harbours!
We have at length enjoyed the satisfaction of seeing some of our captive countrymen restored once more to the land of liberty. Capt. Bainbridge, Jacob Jones and Lieut. Keith Spence. Purser, James Gibbon and Daniel T. Patterson promoted Lieutenants, and James Biddle, Midshipman, arrived in this city from Norfolk on Friday evening. What were the sensations of joy, which animated the inhabitants of Richmond when they beheld their captive fellow-citizens among them, delivered too to an honourable peace, we would rather trust to an American bosom to conceive, than to our own imperfect pen to describe.
Animated by these delightful sensations, the inhabitants of this city determined to celebrate the occasion which gave them birth. The following subscription paper will point out the objects which they wished to bring into view:
Captain Bainbridge having arrived in town with the information of an honourable and advantageous peace being concluded with the Bashaw of Tripoli—we whose names are hereunto subscribed, as well for the purpose of celebrating an event which has given liberty to our countrymen and glory to our arms, as to welcome the return of Capt. B. and the other officers who with him have been released from captivity; do agree to pay our proportions of the expense of a dinner to be furnished at the Eagle Tavern on Monday next. Saturday, September 14, 1805.
The following invitation was presented by Mr. Rivet Jones, Esq.
A number of your countrymen who have participated in your misfortunes, and who feel the most lively sensations at your glorious deliverance from captivity, request the favour of your company to dine at the Eagle to-day at 4 o'clock.
CAPT. BAINBRIDGE and his companions were polite enough to return the following reply:
GENTLEMEN,
Having determined on remaining in Richmond one day longer than I first intended, enables myself and officers to avail ourselves of your very polite and friendly invitation to a dinner at the Eagle-tavern. The welcome reception which our countrymen in Richmond have given to us after a long captivity, claims our warmest acknowledgements, and we tender them in return, our best wishes for their health and prosperity.
WM. BAINBRIDGE, in behalf of himself and his officers who have arrived with him at Richmond.
To Mr. Rivet Jones, Esq. & the citizens of Richmond.
In consequence of these arrangements an elegant dinner was given at the Eagle, where a numerous meeting of all classes and opinions mingled with unfeigned hilarity. After dinner the following appropriate toasts were drunk, amid the shouts and plaudits of the joyous company.
Dr. W. Foushee presided as Chairman, and Mr. Rivet Jones, Esq. as President. 1. The people of the United States. 2. The President. 3. Our Navy—Like Hercules, in its infancy, it has destroyed a serpent. 4. Commodore Preble—the officers and crews of the Mediterranean squadron. 5. Sommers, Israel and Woffarth—the Deci of America. 6. Decatur—What American can hear his name, and not be proud of his birth-place! 7. General Eaton—Canbyles and Alexander transferred deserts to enslave nations; the American chief, to liberate his brave countrymen. 8. The officers and crew of the Philadelphia—Magnanimous in Captivity, they supported the dignity of the American character, unsoiled by the gloom of a dungeon, unappalled by a sanguinary banditti. 9. Capt. Bainbridge rose, and thanked the company in the name of himself, and no doubt of all the officers of the Philadelphia, had they been present. It was the proud it with his heart to protect the rights and preserve the flag of his country, free from violation. 10. Spain—If she must have American Counsellors, we would advise her to exchange the corps with the black gown, for the Corps Militaire. 11. Pr. ce, preferable to War—War, to insult. In defence of our commerce, may our brethren lately liberated, fill the claim in the career of their glory. 12. The new principle in the Tripolitan Treaty—American prisoners are no longer to be slaves. 13. The permanent Mediterranean Fund—Our most efficient negotiator. 14. The Administration—The success of its measures the best proof of its energy. 15. The once ridiculous Gun-Boats of the United States, now converted into models for the experienced of Europe. 16. The hero of Hohenlinden—Whoever declines to convert his country into a land of slavery, deserves to have a land of Liberty for his country. 17. The States of Barbary—No longer a disgrace to the civilized world, did but an American spirit inspire the cabinets of Europe. 18. The American Fair.
MARRIED—On Thursday last, by the Rev. John D. Blair, Mr. David Johnson, merchant, of Yanceyville, Louisa county, to the amiable Miss Mary Tinley, eldest daughter of Col. T. Tinley, of Hanover.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND in Surry county, containing about 1600 acres, within 3 miles of James river, and a mile and a half of a navigable part of Gray's creek. There is a well cleared on different parts of the tract, to work six or eight hands in the different crops; and the improvements are sufficient for the accommodation of a gentle family, with every necessary house for farming. This tract will bear dividing into three parts, and may have a fifth proportion of very rich low grounds, to each, but as it is more valuable to a single purchaser, as it abounds with timber, both of white and red oak, (fit for floor) pine, poplar and ash; and there is a very advantageous site for a grist and saw mill, nearly in the centre of the tract—it is unnecessary to say more, than that it is a healthy, airy situation, and abounds in good forage; has an apple orchard now in full bearing, of 800 grafted trees of the best choice kinds. The quantity of the lands, will be best judged of by those who are desirous of purchasing, and will take the trouble of viewing the place—most of the purchase money being paid down, the balance may be paid in two, three or four annual payments—giving approved security. For terms apply to RICHARD COOKE, The of Wright, near Smithfield, September 13. Ff.

Lord Melville's Impeachment. ARTICLES exhibited by the Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses, in Parliament assembled, in the names of themselves and of all the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Ireland, against Henry Viscount Melville, in maintenance of their Impeachment against him, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors.
FIRST ARTICLE. That the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, whilst he held and enjoyed the said Office of Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy, and previous to the said 10th day of January, 1786, did take and receive, from out of the money intrusted to him as Treasurer of his Majesty's Exchequer, the sum of 10,000. or some other large sum or sums of money, and did fraudulently and illegally convert and apply the same to his own use, or to some other corrupt and illegal purposes, and to other purposes than those of the Public Navy Services of the kingdom, to which alone the same was lawfully applicable: and did continue such fraudulent and illegal conversion and application of the said sum or sums of money, after the passing of the said act of Parliament for the better regulating the Office of the Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy. And the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville has declared, that he never would reveal the application of the said sum of 10,000. and in particular, he did make such declaration in the House of Commons on the 11th day of June, 1805, and then and there added, that he felt himself bound, by motives of public duty, as well as private honour, and personal convenience, to conceal the same: all which conduct of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville was contrary to the duty of the said Office, a breach of the high trust reposed to him, and a violation of the laws and statutes of this realm.
SECOND ARTICLE. That the said Lord Henry Viscount Melville, disregarding the duties of his said office, and in breach and violation of the said Act of Parliament for better regulating the same, did after the passing of the said Act, and whilst the said Lord Henry Viscount Melville continued to hold and enjoy the said office, connive at and permit and suffer the said Alexander Trotter, under and by virtue of the said authority given to him by the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville as aforesaid, illegally to draw, receive, & take from the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, for other purposes than for immediate application for navy services, large sums of money from and out of the monies before then issued unto the said Governor and Company of the Bank of England, on account of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, as Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy: And the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville did connive at and permit and suffer the said Alexander Trotter to place the said last mentioned sum of money, or a great part thereof, to illegally draw, receive, and taken by him from the Governor and Company of the Bank of England as aforesaid, in the hands of Messrs. Thomas Coutts and Company the private bankers of the said Alexander Trotter, in his own name, and subject to his sole control and disposition: All which conduct of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville was contrary to the duty of the said office, a breach of the high trust reposed in him, and a violation of the laws and statutes of the realm.
THIRD ARTICLE. That after the passing of the said Act of Parliament for better regulating the Office of the Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy, and after the said 10th day of January 1786, and whilst the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville held and enjoyed the said office, large sums of money were from time to time issued and paid to the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, and placed on an account raised in the books of the said Governor and Company with the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, entitled, "Right Hon. Henry Dundas, Act of Parliament New Account;" And the said Alexander Trotter, under and by virtue of the said authority from the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, did from the said 10th day of January 1786, during all the time the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville afterwards continued to hold and enjoy the office of Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy, draw upon the said Governor and Company of the Bank of England, for & on account of the monies so issued in their books, with the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, as such Treasurer as aforesaid; and the said A. Trotter did receive and take large sums of money so drawn by him from the said Governor and Company of the Bank of England as aforesaid. That the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville did, after the said 10th day of January 1786, fraudulently and illegally permit & suffer the said Alexander Trotter to place many of the said sums of money so drawn, received, and taken by him from the Governor and Company of the Bank of England as aforesaid, in the hands of Messrs. Thomas Coutts and Co. the private bankers of the said Alexander Trotter, in his own name, and at his own disposal: And the said Alexander Trotter did thereupon, with the privy, by the connivance, and with the permission of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, apply and use the said mentioned sums of money or great part thereof, for purposes of private advantage or interest, profit and emolument; and did place the said sums of money, or a great part thereof, in the hands of the said Messrs. Coutts and Co. mixed with and undistinguished from the proper monies of the said Alexander Trotter, whereby the last mentioned sums of money were not only applied to and used for the purpose of private advantage or interest, profit and emolument, and for purposes other than Navy service, but were also exposed to great risk of loss, and were withdrawn from the control and disposition of the Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy: And the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, by so conniving at and permitting and suffering the public money to be withdrawn from the Bank of England, and used and applied in manner aforesaid, acted in breach of the great trust and confidence reposed in him, in violation of the said act of Parliament made for regulating the said office, contrary to his duty and against the law of this realm, and to the evil example of all persons entrusted in the great department of the public service, with any controul over the application and expenditure of the public money.
FOURTH ARTICLE. That after the said 10th of Jan. 1786, and whilst the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville held and enjoyed the said Office of Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy, the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, did fraudulently and illegally, for the purpose of advantage or interest to himself, or for acquiring or obtaining profit or emolument therefrom, or for some other corrupt and illegal purposes, and for purposes other than Navy services, take and receive from the public money placed in his name at the Bank of England, as Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy, the sum of 200,000. or some other large sum or sums of money, and did fraudulently and illegally convert and apply the same to his own use, or some other corrupt and illegal purposes.
That during the time the said Alexander Trotter held and enjoyed the said Office of Paymaster to the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville as aforesaid, and whilst the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville held and enjoyed the said Office of Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy as aforesaid, the said Alexander Trotter kept, with the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, an account containing entries of all the sums paid and received by the said Alexander Trotter, on the account of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville; and by agreement between the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville and the said Alexander Trotter, bearing date the 18th and 23rd days of February, 1805, it is stated, that they had either mutually delivered up to each other, or resolved and agreed mutually to cancel or destroy all the vouchers or other memorandums and writings that at any time theretofore might have existed, passed, or been interchanged between them relative to the said accounts, and the different items and articles of which the said accounts were composed or consisted: And the said books of account containing the said accounts current, together with all vouchers or other memorandums and writings in the possession of the said Alexander Trotter, and also of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville relative thereto were burnt and destroyed by the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville and Alexander Trotter: And the said stipulation contained in the said agreement for the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville and Alexander Trotter, mutually delivering up to each other, or for mutually cancelling and destroying all the said vouchers or other memorandums or writing relative to the said account was so entered into; and the said books of accounts, vouchers, memorandums, and writings, were so burnt and destroyed, with a view to conceal and prevent the discovery of the several advances of money made by the said Alexander Trotter to the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, and of the several accounts or considerations for or upon which the same were so advanced: All which conduct of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville was contrary to the duty of his said office, a breach of the high trust reposed in him, and a violation of the laws and statutes of this realm, and to the like evil example as aforesaid.
FIFTH ARTICLE. That after the said 10th day of January, 1786, and whilst the said Alexander Trotter continued the Paymaster of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville as aforesaid, and with such privy, connivance, and permission as aforesaid, so applied and used the said sums of money, or great part thereof, for purposes of private advantage, profit and emolument, as aforesaid, the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, fraudulently concealing the illegal use and application of the same, did procure, obtain, and receive from the said Alexander Trotter, advances of several large sums of money, which were made to him the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville by the said Alexander Trotter, from the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, and in part from sums of money so placed by the said Alexander Trotter, in the hands of the said Messrs. Coutts and Co. as aforesaid, when mixed with and undistinguished from the proper monies of the said Alexander Trotter: And for the purpose of more effectually concealing the said books of account, vouchers, memorandums, and writings were so aforesaid burnt and destroyed.
SIXTH ARTICLE. That amongst other advances so as aforesaid obtained and received by the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville did procure, obtain and receive from the said Alexander Trotter, a sum of 22,000. or some other large sum or sums of money, advanced by the said Alexander Trotter to the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, without interest; part whereof was so advanced exclusively from public money, so as aforesaid illegally drawn from the Governor and Company of the Bank of England by the said Alexander Trotter: and other part whereof was advanced from the said mixed fund, composed as well of public money so as aforesaid illegally drawn by the said Alexander Trotter from the Governor and company of the Bank of England, and placed by him in the hands of the said Messrs. Coutts & Co. as aforesaid, as the proper monies of the said Alexander Trotter in the hands of the said Messrs. Coutts & Co. which had been mixed therewith, and remained undistinguished therefrom: and for the purpose of more effectually concealing the said advances of money, the said books of account, vouchers, memorandums, and writings were so aforesaid burnt and destroyed.
SEVENTH ARTICLE. That amongst other advances of money so as aforesaid obtained and received by the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville from the said Alexander Trotter, the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville did obtain and receive a sum of 22,000. or some other large sum or sums of money advanced to him by the said Alexander Trotter; and for which it has been alleged by the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville that he was to pay interest: and for the purpose of more effectually concealing the said last mentioned advances of money, the said books of account, vouchers, memorandums, and writings were so aforesaid burnt and destroyed.
EIGHTH ARTICLE. That during all, or great part of the time, the said Alexander Trotter held and enjoyed the said office of Paymaster to the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, as aforesaid, and the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, held and enjoyed the said office of Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy as aforesaid, he the said Alexander Trotter did gratuitously, and without salary or other pecuniary compensation, act in and transact the private business of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, as his agent, and was, from time to time, in advance for the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, in that respect, to the amount of ten thousand to 20,000. or to some other great amount: and which advances were taken from the said sums of money so placed by the said Alexander Trotter in the hands of the said Messrs. Coutts and Co. conflicting in part, with the private business of the said Alexander Trotter, and in part of his own private monies mixed therewith, and undistinguished therefrom as aforesaid: By means whereof the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville did derive benefit and advantage from the aforesaid illegal acts of the said Alexander Trotter.
And the said Alexander Trotter did so gratuitously, and without salary, act in and transact the private business of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, and make him such advances of money as aforesaid, in consideration of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville conniving at and permitting and suffering the said Alexander Trotter to as aforesaid to apply and make use of the said sums of public money so drawn by him from the Bank of England, and applied and appropriated for purposes of private advantage, or interest, profit, and emolument, as aforesaid: and the said Alexander Trotter would not have been, and was well known to the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville not to have been able to make such advances of money to the said Henry
Lord Viscount Melville as aforesaid, otherwise than from and by means of the said sums of public money so drawn by the said Alexander Trotter from the Bank of England, with the privy, connivance and permission of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, as aforesaid, and applied by the said Alexander Trotter for purposes of private advantage, interest, profit, and emolument: all which proceedings and conduct of the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville were contrary to the duty of his said office, in breach of the great trust reposed in him, and in gross violation of the laws and statutes of this realm: and by all and every one of the aforesaid acts done and committed by him the said Henry Lord Viscount Melville, he was and is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors.
MUTUAL INSURANCE OFFICE. Richmond, Sept. 5th, 1805. THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the state of Virginia, are hereby notified that a second full quota is found to be necessary, and is hereby called for to be paid by each member of this company to the cashier general on or before the first day of October next. The members of this company will be pleased to take notice, that all who fail to comply with this requisition will cease to be insured after the day fixed on for the payment of the said quota until payment is made. And in order to place this institution on a respectable footing, it is deemed necessary to motion immediately against all delinquents: so that no indulgence need be expected after the first day of October next. BENJ. DU-VAL, President.
The printers of the Winchester Gazette, Alexandria Advertiser, Norfolk Ledger, Petersburg Intelligencer, Fredericksburg Herald, Lynchburg Gazette and Staunton Review, are requested to publish the above advertisement till the 1st of October, and send their bills of expense to the principal agent, for payment. Sept. 10.
BOLTING CLOTHS. A COMPLETE Assortment of best Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS, just received—for sale by M. G. B. MYERS. September 10. (epitv)
THE BROAD-ROCK FALL RACES Will commence on Monday, the 7th day of October next. The first day will be run, the greatest and most interesting match race ever run in America, between Mr. John Taylor's horse PEACE MAKER, 5 years old, carrying 118lbs. and Mr. Ball's colt FOLKLORE, 4 years old, carrying 106lbs. running 4 mile heats, for 3,000 dollars. The 2nd day—the Jockey Club Purse of 400 dollars, 4 mile heats. The 3rd day—the Proprietor's Purse of 200 dollars, 3 mile heats, carrying weight for age, agreeable to the rules of the Jockey Club. The money run for each day will be placed in the hands of the judges. There is also to be run, after the great match race, the same day, another match for 200 dollars, a single mile. Wm. BALL, Proprietor of the Field. The usual toll will be collected at the gates each day's racing. All persons are requested not to bring their dogs to the field during the races, as they will be shot without respect to the owners. Broad-Rock, September 10, 1805.
THE TREASURER OF the Broad-Rock Jockey Club takes this method to inform those delinquent members, agreeable to an order of the said Club, that he shall advertise the names of those who fail to pay up their delinquencies to him or to Mr. Wm. Ball, who is authorised to receive the same. He hopes they will be pointed in paying up their subscription on the first day of the Broad-Rock races. THOMAS CHEATHAM, Treasurer. September 10, 1805.
ROBBERY AND INTENDED MURDER! 100 DOLLARS REWARD, A RE offer for the apprehension of my negro man, MOSES, who this day made an assault upon my life, and after giving me several dangerous, perhaps fatal wounds, robbed me and escaped on my horse, leaving me senseless on the ground. This daring outrage was committed on the road leading from Williamsburg to York and Hampton. It is conjectured that he has proceeded to the latter place on his way to Norfolk, where he is well acquainted; having been long employed in my vessel which commonly traded between Richmond, Williamsburg, and Norfolk. Said MOSES is about five feet eight inches high, about thirty years old, stoutly made, and generally of a cheerful, smiling countenance. He has a scar, I think, near one of his eyes, and a wide mouth. The above reward will be paid to any person who shall deliver him to me in Williamsburg; or one half thereof will be allowed for securing him in any jail of this state. HENDRY COWAN, near Williamsburg. September 10. (etdw.)
NEGROES &c. FOR SALE. BY virtue of two deeds of trust, made and executed by Samuel Garlick, of King William county to me, the one for the purpose of saving harmless Mordecai Abrams of the said county, who stands bound as security for the said Samuel, in a debt due to Ovid Row, and the other for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due from the said Samuel to John Temple of King & Queen—I shall expose for sale for ready money at King-William Court-house, on Monday the 30th of this present month; two negro men (one of whom is young, likely and valuable), a likely and valuable young negro woman, and child, and a large, elegant and well bred bay mare, rising five years old. BEVERLY ROBINSON, Trustee. September 10. (tds)
I AM authorised to sell a great bargain in the HOUSES and LOT formerly occupied by Mr. John Roper, as a Tavern, at Rockets, which is now in complete repair; and if not privately disposed of, will on Wednesday the 18th of September next, proceed to sell the same at public auction, without reserve, for ready money. JOHN PROSSER. August 30. (tds)
J. H. FASBENDER, LATELY FROM CHARLESTON, S. C. RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Richmond, and its vicinity, that he has commenced the WATCH-MAKING business, in the house belonging to Mr. Jedediah Allan, adjoining Dr. Poague's. He not only repairs Watches but makes every part of their composition, and fashions himself from the satisfaction which he gave in Charleston, of which place he was a resident upwards of three years, to obtain that share of public patronage which he will endeavour to merit. J. H. FASBENDER, has on hand a choice assortment of JEWELLERY, (and daily expects a further supply) which he will sell low for cash. September 6. (epitv)
Printing, IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE of the ENQUIRER. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
FOR SALE ON PRIVATE CONTRACT. GREEN-WAY, the seat on which I now reside, including Mors-Sacer, & the Court-House Tenement, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (receiving one acre of consecrated ground). The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James River before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg by water, 50 to Richmond by land and 23 to Williamsburg. The Court-House Tenement has on it a large enlured Tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 52 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arched in the middle and used for entertainments; all well necessary out-houses, a good garden and a fine Well of water, dry cellars, stores &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for flock, fish and fowl in their seasons; and enough of corn, wheat & oats may be made by common industry for the consumption of the Tavern. This Tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year. GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing six rooms; all well finished, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet: also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, Store House, Kitchen, Laundry, Dairy, Meat House, Spinning House and an Ice House within the Courtesage, a Barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two Carriage Houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome Osgood Pigeon House well stocked, and several other houses for slaves, a well of water, (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain excursion) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of fruits, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles.
MON-SACER contains five hundred acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James River and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the tawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gall nor a wch on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollect. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together. UTOPIA. I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is an Island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 746 acres of high land and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the farm. In the center of this Island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect on James River for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruit, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg. Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods. Thirty or forty slaves and flocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear Creek, Big Licking and Triplet in Kentucky I will also sell or exchange for property in Richmond. It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support. JOHN TYLER. (1wtl)
With to lease for a term of years my HOUSE on the hill between Col: Gamble's and Belvidere. As it was designed for my own residence no expense has been spared to afford every convenience for the elegant accommodation of a small family. A square of four half acre lots under an excellent enclosure, is annexed to the house, and the benefit of luxurious and extensive pasturage for a few horses and cows will be granted by Col: Harvie. It is intended to erect a bridge over the canal near Mr. Rutherford's mills, by which the distance to the lower part of the town will be rendered more convenient than from the greater part of the houses on Shockoe-hill. To a genteel family, who will take proper care of the buildings and enclosures, I will let it upon very moderate terms. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. September 10. (rtf)
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER: LOAF SUGAR, by the bhd. bbl. or single loaf, direct from Pennington's Manufactory, Philadelphia: SOAL and UPPER LEATHER, on moderate terms. MICAH SAH DAVIS. 6th mo. 11th, '05. (etdf)
NOTICE. PETITIONS will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, from the citizens of the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Culpepper, Fauquier, Loudoun, Frederick, Jefferson, Berkeley, Shenandoah, Hampshire, Hardy, Botetourt, &c. &c. Praying that the Notes of the Bank of Potomac may be excepted from the operation of the law, passed at the last session of their honourable body, to prohibit the circulation of private Bank Notes. September 6. (law 3w.)
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, FOUR miles from town, adjoining a bye-road leading to Four-Mile-Creek; bounded on the S. by Cornell's Creek, on the W. by lands formerly belonging to George Nicholson, on the N. by the lands of Robert Craddock, and on the E. by the lands of Nathan Whetlock and John Hague, both dec'd. This land is superior to any in its vicinity. The timber is inferior to none, and the prairie is luxuriant in the produce of grass. It is my belief, that no tract, so near town, promises so fair to remunerate a purchaser, who would decorate it with the necessary improvements. I would reserve one half acre lot of this tract, consecrated to the remains of former occupants. Those disposed to purchase, will please call on the subscriber, at the office of the Enquirer, or address him by letter. THOMAS BURLING. Richmond, August 30.
GEORGE WILY, BROKER & COMMISSION MERCHANT, Near the Basin, BUYS and sells all kinds of Produce—Alfalfa, Lands, Lots, and houses, Bank Stock, &c. He has for Sale, LOTS No. 141, 2, 3, and 4, which make one entire square in Du-Val's addition—There is a good Spring attached to them. These lots are well worth the attention of any gentleman wishing to build a summer retreat for his family. July 23.—tf.
JOHN TOMPKINS, HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC, NICA BRANDY, a part of the same shipment to his former parcel. Also, a few bds. of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICS. The whole of which, he offers for sale very low for cash or on a liberal credit. August 16. (12n)
THE subscriber is authorised to barter (or otherwise dispose of) a very valuable and productive property in the upper country, which is estimated, by the proprietor, to be worth between 50 and 60,000 dollars, but he will be perfectly willing that its cash value shall be adjusted by disinterested men. Virginia Bank Stock will be taken in exchange, and a very liberal price allowed. The above mentioned property is situated in a healthy country, about 120 miles above this place, and within 10 miles of James river. THOMAS NORVELL. August 23.—(tf)
BURR MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and a PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. (spitv)
LAND—FOR SALE, IN the county of Lunenburg, lying within one mile of the Court-house, on Conquer's creek; this tract contains seven hundred and fifty acres, one hundred and fifty of which is cleared; comfortably improved for the accommodation of a family. This land is well fitted to the cultivation of Tobacco, Corn and Wheat. A great bargain may be had in this land. The terms may be made known, by application to Major Grief Green, of Nottoway, who is duly authorised to dispose of it, or the subscriber living on the premises. JOSEPH SMITH. Lunenburg, August 2.—(epitv)
RUNAWAY NEGRO. FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD, if taken within fifty miles of Richmond, and one hundred Dollars if taken beyond it, will be given to apprehend a negro man named LEWIS, about thirty years of age, who last night ran away from the subscribers. He is very four made, and about 5 feet 10, or 5 feet 11 inches high, has a mole-like countenance—had on when he went away, a Ruffa Lilla Drab Coat and Pantaloons; but has a variety of other clothing. He was formerly the property of Mr. Edward Hallam of Hanover Town, where perhaps he may be gone—All masters of vessels are forewarned from harbouring or carrying him away, under the penalty of the law. GILLIAM C. KIRBY. September 6. (tf)
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, to wit: It is remembered, That on the twenty-fifth day of August, in the thirteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Daniel Cal, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit:
"Reports of Cases, argued and adjudged in the Court of Appeals of Virginia by Daniel Cal—volume third." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned;" and also to an act entitled, "An act supplementary to an act entitled an act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the authors of engravings, etchings, lithographical and other prints." WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia. August 27. (epitv)
FOR RENT; THE HOUSE and OUT-HOUSES in the Town of Manchester, late in the occupancy of Richard Baugh, deceased—The house is adapted to the accommodation of a small family, with a kitchen, stable and smoke house—attached to the buildings are a good garden, and a spacious yard well enclosed; and an advantage of grazing on the luxurious commons of the Town, which surround the premises—The situation is pleasant, and has been ever considered as healthy—The property will be Let on Lease for one or more years, and possession given the 25th December next.—For terms of rent or lease, application may be made to George McCrede, of Manchester, or the subscriber, JOHN GRINGAN. August 16. (bt)
THE SUBSCRIBERS BEG leave to inform their friends and the public generally, that they have removed their SHOP a few doors below the Eagle Tavern, where they intend carrying on the SHOE & BOOT MAKING BUSINESS more extensively than heretofore. They intend keeping constantly on hand, a good Stock of Leather, Boots and Shoes of every description, by wholesale or retail. Orders from the Country will be gratefully received and faithfully attended to. By the Public's Obedt Servt, SAMUEL BARRET & Co. August 27. (epitv)
NOTICE. A Petition will be presented to the General Assembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the south side of the Falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester. August 19. (epitv.)
VALUABLE LAND IN LOUISA COUNTY—FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of Trust, executed by John Bingham, to secure the payment of 200 dollars, interest and charges, due to Yeatman Smith, will be sold at Public auction, for ready money, on the 7th, October next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between 12 and 1 o'clock: A certain TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Louisa, on the sides of Reedy Run, adjoining the lands of David Morris and Samuel Hanlon, containing 300 acres, by a late survey. ROBERT BELL, JOHN DUNSMURE } Trustees. August 30. (tds)
MILITARY CERTIFICATES. FOR SALE, Certificates of this State, bearing interest of 6 per cent. and receivable at the Treasury, for all arrearages of taxes, prior to the year 1798. WILLIAM PRICE, Cashr. Genl. M. A. S. May 10. (tf)
THE HIGHEST PRICE (IN CASH) WILL BE GIVEN AT THIS OFFICE FOR CLEAN LINEN & COTTON RAGS. JUST received at Ritchie's Book-Store, The Second Edition of CURRAN'S SPEECHES, with valuable additions and an elegant print of the Orator. Price bound, three dollars. BOYER'S LECTURES on the diseases of the bones, illustrated with Plates. The first American Edition with notes and additional Plates, by J. Hartshorne, M. D. Price four dollars.