Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-03-18 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1243.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
VIRGINIA:
In the Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond.
Between Robert Yancey, and Humphrey Edwards, Appellants.
This cause an appeal from a decree of the county court of Louisa, by which an injunction to the judgment in the bill mentioned was made perpetual, and the defendants in the county court were condemned to pay the appellee his costs, came on the twentyth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, to be heard on a transcript of the record of proceedings of the said county court, and was argued by counsel; on the consideration whereof, this court at this time not affirming or reversing the said decree, directeth one of the commissioners to examine, state and settle accounts between the appellant, Robert Yancey, and the appellee, giving to the former a credit for the debt and costs recovered from the latter by Thomas Johnson in the action at common law mentioned in the bill, and report the accounts to the court, with any matters thought pertinent by himself or required by the parties to be specially stated.
A copy—Teste,
P. TINSLEY, C. C.
Commissioner's Office, Richmond, Feb. 20, 1806.
The parties concerned are desired to take notice, that I have appointed Wednesday the twenty-sixth day of March next, for carrying into effect the within decretal order, upon which day their attendance is required at my office, with their papers and accounts ready for examination and settlement.
Wm. HAY, M. C.
BUZZARD, Imported by the late Col. John Hoomes, of the Bowling Green, will stand the ensuing season, (to commence the 1st of March, and end the 15th of July) at my farm in Chesterfield county, four miles from Good's and Bevil's Bridges, on Appomattox river, twenty-five above Petersburg, the same from Richmond, and fifteen from Amelia courthouse; & will be let to mares on the following terms.
Fifty Dollars the season, by note, dischargeable at any time within it, by the payment of forty, with one dollar to the groom.
In every instance, either a note, or the money must accompany the mares.
BUZZARD in point of form, blood and performance, stands almost unrivalled, in this, or any other country; and as a full gester, the racing calendars of England fully attest his celebrity. In 1799, he produced on the turf at Newmarket 5 winners. In 1800, seven. In 1801, fourteen. In 1802, sixteen. In 1803, twenty-one; and in 1804, sixteen (total seventy nine) and from what I have seen of the latter calendar for 1805 I think his numbers in the list of winning horses, will exceed that of any other year.
I have in possession a calendar of the 9th of November last, which concluded the Hougham meeting at Newmarket. It contains thirty odd races eleven of which were won by Buzzard's stock; and in the same calendar, two of them are advertised to cover at ten guineas a mare, the next season.
Buzzard's stock are large and highly formed. Popinjay is upwards of sixteen hands, and is said to be the most elegant horse in England.
Quiz won the great Oxford stakes, and a match over the Beacon course (4 miles and a quarter) for 1000 guineas.
Good high and low land pastures, and every attention paid to mares sent, but no responsibility for accidents. Mares will be fed on moderate terms if required, for which the money must be sent.
THOMAS BRANCH.
24th January, 1806.
W3m
PEDIGREE.
BUZZARD was got by Woodpecker, his dam Misfortune, by Dax, his granddam Curiosity, by Snap—Regulus—Bartlett's Children.
THOR.
THE thorough bred horse THOR , now in high health and vigor; will stand the ensuing season (to commence the first day of March and end the first day of August) at my stable at Tuckahoe, fifteen miles above Richmond, four days in each week, viz. from Wednesday till Saturday; and Monday & Tuesday at Capt. Anderson's, near Goochland courthouse; and will be let to mares at 12 dollars, to be discharged by the payment of ten, if paid within the season; twenty dollars for insurance, and five dollars the single leap. In every case, fifty cents to be paid to the groom, and the leap and groom money to be sent with the mare. The pastures are excellent, extensive, and under good enclosure; and every care shall be taken, but I will not be responsible for escapes or accidents. Grain will be furnished at the market rates, and boys board at a very moderate price.
THOR is a fine bay, full fifteen hands and a half high, and of great strength and beauty, and rising six years old. His form and his blood (as will appear by the subjoined certificates) entitle him to be ranked with the first horses in the state.
PHILIP ROGERS.
Tuckahoe, 25th Feb. 1806.
PEDIGREE.
I do hereby certify that the horse called Thor , is the property of Thomas M. Randolph, esq. was foaled my property in the month of May, 1800; and that he was got by the celebrated horse Diomed ; his dam by Old Wildair; his granddam by Clockfast; his great granddam by Old Partner; his great great granddam by Regulus, out of an imported mare.
George N. Skifwith.
Hickory Hill, 12th Feb. 1806.
W4t
A FEW COPIES of the American Clerk's Magazine, or POCKET COMPANION, Are just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store.
The celebrated high blooded English Horse,
OSCAR, Full sixteen hands high, imported by me in 1804, after having been him the year before, and will be let to mares, the ensuing season, at my stables in Charles City county. Sandy Point, at Six Guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Guineas, on or before the tenth day of August next; Three Guineas the leap, and Ten to insure a foal; a Dollar to the groom—Pastures as extensive as any in the state and inferior to none for fine natural grass, especially the white clover, which abounds to a wonderful degree in the months of April, May and June, as also after harvest, that succession of crab and other grass, which so plentifully takes place here, will be afforded, with entertainment for servants, free from charge. No liability for involuntary escapes, nor will I be responsible for any injuries or accidents which may not be the result of wanton neglect or abuse, as I here give my word to the public, that no pains nor assiduity shall be wanting on my part to render satisfaction without respect to persons, to every gentleman who thinks fit to read mares for the season—This very extraordinary stallion cost me, when landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thousand pounds, and without meaning to detract from the merits of any other, I can freely venture to say, is the most perfect horse in Virginia; for the most critical observer has not yet been able to discover a single defect or blemish in him, either as to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can excel him in the neck, ear and eye: So bold, gay, and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is brought into view.
I would endeavor to give a full description of him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt I might do him injustice, and therefore, I invite the most scrupulous examination of him, even by those who think themselves competent judges in this respect, and I do not fear the result. In short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say, he is, of his kind, the best effort of nature.
OSCAR is a dark brown, was got by Saltram, the best horse in his day. (who was the sire of Whiskey, and many good racers)—his dam by Highflyer, granddam by Herod, great granddam (Mrs. Middleton) by Regulus, great great granddam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Bolon. Bartlett's Children, Honeywood & Arabian, dam of the two True Blues.
In 1798, at New Market, at 3 years old he won a Handicap sweepstakes of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating lord Gilmour's b c by Dramator, mr Howarth's b c Moise, mr Adams b f Cyprian, mr Watson's b f Duplicity; two to one on Oscar.
At Lambourn he was 2nd best, 4 mile heats, against Heart of Oak and others, running 3 heats.
In 1799 he won the Oatlands stakes of 50 gs. each, half ditch in (10 subscribers) beating lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, mr Heathcote's b c Warner, sir F. Standish's b c Stamford, mr Durand's Play or Pay, mr Cookson's b h Ambrose, lord Clermont's b h Aimator, lord G. Cavendish's b h Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five.
2d May, the same year, he won at Bracknell Hall, 300 for all ages, heats about one mile and a quarter, beating sir Charles Bunbury's Combatant, 4 years old, mr Bowis's Sadler, 5 years old.
In Oct. he won the Oatlands stakes of 30 gs. each (12 subscribers) beating mr Tharpe's b c Chippenham, mr Williamson's b c by Buzzard, out of Rachel, lord Clermont's Aimator, lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, for C. Bunbury's Wrangler, sir F. Poole's b h by Dragon, mr Howard's Spectator, mr Ladbrooke's Humbug. The judge could only place the first three.
In 1800, at New Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 gs. each, across the Flat, at 4 years old, carrying 8 st 9 lbs free for all ages, beating the duke of Grafton's b c Firk Fruits, lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, mr Cookson's b h Diamond, mr Coventry's b c Voltaire, mr O'Kelly's Grey Pilot, mr Durand's Ramfhuondra, (late Princess) mr Dalwood's Play or Pay & sir F. Standish's b c by Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five. Even betting, Oscar against the field.
In the same month and place, he won a subscription plate of 500, beating mr R. Heathcote's ch f Georgiana, mr Hallet's Quiz, mr O'Kelly's Antrim, lord Clermont's ch c Vernal, mr Golding's b c by Balloon, mr Travis's Ballarina, mr Perrin's Pizarro, and lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar.
He was second best for the King's plate of 100 gs. for 4 years old, carrying 11 st. running against sir F. Poole's Worth, by Poole's, and sir F. Standish's b h Stamford, 5 years old.
In Oct. New Market, he received forfeit of mr Heathcote's Warner, for 500 gs. across the Flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom, in so young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendars for 1798, '99 and 1800.
Sandy Point, Feb. 1806. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
N. B. The season will commence immediately
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber is authorised to dispose of between two and three thousand acres of LAND, situate in the county of Prince George, and known by the name of OLD TOWN, on the following terms, to wit:—One fifth of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in four annual instalments, to carry interest from the time of sale—the payment whereof must be secured by bond and mortgage on the land. This land is distant from the town of Petersburg about 14 miles; from James river 4 or 5 miles, and about 1 1/2 from Noble's creek, which is navigable for boats up to Peccary's mill. The soil is remarkably well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and Tobacco, and the greatest part of the tract is covered with fine timber. It will be sold in lots to suit purchasers, and will be shown to any person desiring to view it, by Mr. Drury Livesay, who resides on it. Prompt attention will be paid to any communication on the subject, directed to the subscriber at Shirley, in Charles City county, by post, to Granville mills.
Patrick Hennessy, agent for Chs. Carter of Shirley.
Feb 20, 1806.
The famous high blooded English Horse,
HAMBLETON, Bred by the duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near 16 hands high, of high form and elegance, rising 13 years old, in good health and great perfection, imported by Wm. Lightfoot, esq. of Charles City county, and now his property; will stand the ensuing season, at Temple Hill, on Michum's river, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, within 1 mile of German's mill, and 2 miles of the brick tavern, to cover mares at six guineas the season, for which a note will be required dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars, at any time before the 15th of Sept next, when the season will expire, with one dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Ten dollars the single leap, and forty dollars to insure a mare with foal. Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, with a river and branches running thro', the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country, gratis. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded for one dollar per week, and mares fed if required, on reasonable terms. The utmost attention paid & care taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may happen. Any gentleman putting five mares to Hambleton, may send one gratis.
JAMES KINSOLVING, For William Lightfoot. Feb. 24, 1806.
PEDIGREE.
HAMBLETON was got by Dungannon , sire of Bedford (and one of the best sons of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse in England of his day, and covered at fifty guineas)—his dam by Snap, sired to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross, 1773—her dam (Young Market's dam) by Bland, Stirling, Miss Magnett, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whitehirst, Old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCES.
This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in 20 races before he left the turf, 4 of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In 1794, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten gs. each, for 3 year olds, six subscribers, two miles, beating Mr. Bethel's b f by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b f by Young Market, Turner's Confederacy, & Craddock's ch c Leicester. At York he won 500 for 3 year olds, beating Lowther's b c Griffin, Crompton's ch c Ambush, Sheppard's Madcap, Clifton's b c Cedar, and Garforth's ch c—even betting on Ambush against the field.
At Manchester, in June, he won 500 for 3 year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalty. At Stockton, Sept. 20th, he won a sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, 5 subscribers, then Sir H. Williamson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's beating Field's Highflyer, out of Wren, and Turner's Delpine. In 1795, Hambleton won five times, to wit—a handicap plate of 500, two mile heats, at 4 years old, beating Oldfield, Blacklegge, and Watkins' b c 5 years old. At Edinburgh, July 20th, he won his majesty's plate of 100 gs. 4 years old. 4 mile heats, beating Pybald—and on the 23rd, walked over the ground for 500. all ages—and on the 24th, 50 gs. for all ages, 4 mile heats, beating Gregson's b h Archer, 6 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch g Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Creeping Kate. At Dumfries in October, he won 500 beating lord Dalkeith's b m Contant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelfo, 5th October, a purse of 50 gs. beating Mr. Bailer's Black Cock. In 1797 he won 8 times, to wit—at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, 5 subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Arthur. At Edinburgh on Wednesday the 26th, 50 gs. for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsey. On Friday the 28th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 gs. beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 500 plate—and also walked over the ground for a 1600 plate of 500. At Kelfo, October 16th, for a plate of 50 gs. he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 gs. given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 st. 4 mile heats, then 6 years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimball, Piermont's Trimmer, aged, and King's Hector, aged—and Saturday following, a purse of 500. given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell & Roiker. At Carlisle he won 100 gs. of Mr. Sitwell, beating his b f by Meteor. In 1799, he won at Edinburgh, August, 500. for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maule's Hippopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 gs. for all ages, beating Pitforth and Contractor. See the racing calendars for the foregoing years.
Wm. LIGHTFOOT.
WE have just received for Sale, 20 Bags best Green COFFEE, 20 Hds. MOLASSES, 2,500 lbs CHEESE, 20 Boxes Cotton & Wool CARDS, 6 Hds. Antigua RUM, 6 do Windward Island do. 6 do New England do. 40 Tierces Stone LIME, 30 Barrels HERRINGS, 4 Casks fresh CLOVER SEED, 150 Sacks SALT, Which we will sell low for Cash, approved paper, or Country Produce. Feb 20, 1806. Shepard & Lucke.
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale, 950 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, belonging to the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. about three miles above Manchester and lying upon the river affording several very convenient mill seats; this tract possesses many advantages which would be considerable to a purchaser. It is now under high cultivation, inclosed in a good fence and well watered; two thirds of the above tract is covered with valuable timber, and lies convenient either to the turnpike or river. The above land if not disposed of privately, prior to the 1st day of May, will then be offered at public auction, on the premises, in lots to suit purchasers. Any person wishing to view it, will be shown it by the subscriber, or in his absence by William Bowles residing thereon. George Markham. December 24th, 1805. w1m2y
Fifty Dollars Reward.
ON Saturday the 7th inst. a man, who calls himself BLUNT, and said he was son of Michael Blunt, who some years ago did, and perhaps may now, live in Hanover county, came to my house and informed me that his horse was strayed or stolen from him in Paris, and intreated the loan of a horse, in order, if possible, to recover his own. Yesterday I hired him a dark grey horse, more grey about the head than any where else, upwards of fourteen hands high, long switch tail, paces, trots and canters, has a hitch in his side when starting into a pace very perceptible, has a bunch of white mane on the top of his neck, occasioned by the collar, six years old last spring—had with him a double skirted saddle, and plain curb bridle. He was by promise to have returned the horse, &c. the same day, but I have seen nothing of him since. As near as I can recollect, said Blunt is about 5 feet 8 inches high, pale complexion, thin visage, grey eyes and dark hair; appears to be about 30 or 35 years of age; had on a drab colored surcoat, swansdown vest, plain nankeen pantaloons, half boots and a straw hat covered with black, the under part green. I will give the above reward for the recovery of the horse, saddle and bridle, and conviction of the man, or ten dollars for the horse and saddle alone. Philip Mallory. Fauquier county, near Oak Hill, } 3w December 17th, 1805.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and bringing home NED, who ran away the 24th ult. he is 42 years old, about 6 feet high, very spare made, bony & black, very artful and insinuating. He has always been accustomed to labour in the field, is of no trade; there are few men who can do our work—carried off only his working clothes, which were such as laboring slaves generally wear. The above reward will be given if taken up over 40 miles from home, if between 20 and 40 ten, if under 20, five dollars will be paid, by HENRY BELL. Buckingham, 10th March 1806. 4w
Mr. JOHN JOUETT,
In the State of Kentucky. SIR, ON the third Monday in April next, at Goochland courthouse, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and sun-set, I shall take the deposition of Col. George Payne and Capt. William Gay, and on the fourth Monday in the same month, between the same hours of the day, the deposition of Mr. Wm. O. Winston of Hanover, at his dwelling house—to be used as evidence in my suit depending in Henrico county court against you. Yours, Thomas Miller. March 10th, 1806. 4w
New-York Grand Literature LOTTERY, No. 4.
AUTHORISED by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them—Positively begins drawing in May next.
25,000 Dollars,
10,000 Dollars,
5,000 Dollars,
HIGHEST PRIZES.
Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths, are now selling in a great variety of numbers, at
G. & R. WAITE'S
Trulyfortunate Lottery Office, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York,
Where was sold in the two last lotteries, the HIGHEST PRIZE in each, and other capitals to an enormous amount, amongst which were the following.
No 17199 (highest prize) 25,000 dollars
No 3929 (highest prize) 20,000 dollars
No 15298 3,000 dollars
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Besides a great number of 500, 250, 100 dollar prizes &c.
* Distant adventurers, by forwarding bank notes of any description in letter post paid, to G. & R. Waite, may have tickets and shares sent them to any amount, with the utmost punctuality and perfect safety, to any part of the United States, and the earliest advice will be sent of their success.
Price of Tickets Seven Dollars. New York, February 16th, 1806. 8w
COURTNEY'S
LAST COLLECTION OF
Hymns & Spiritual Songs,
Are for sale at this office.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 5.
DEBATE.
ON MR. GREGG'S RESOLUTION.
[CONTINUED]
(Mr. Gregg's speech concluded)
In relation to the capture and condemnation of our vessels, contrary to what we consider, and to what I verily believe to be the law of nations, I shall not detain the committee with many observations. I have no intention of entering into a discussion of the abstract question, whether a trade is justifiable in war, which is not open in time of peace? I will only observe, that on the principles of reason and justice, and from such authors as I have had an opportunity of consulting, the right for which we contend does appear to me to be clearly established. In some late publications this question has received a very luminous and ample discussion, and the right insisted on by us has been placed on such ground, and supported by reasoning so clear, so cogent, and so conclusive, that G. Britain with all her boasted talents will find it extremely difficult to find answers for them.
But even admitting the British doctrine to be correct, what, I would ask, has been the conduct of that government under it? Has it been that of a nation actuated by motives of liberality and friendship? Has it been that of a civilized and polished nation? Has it been such as justice and the fair and honorable conduct of our government has given us a right to expect? No person, I think, is prepared to answer in the affirmative. It does not appear that the principle was practised on during the last, nor for some time after the commencement of the present war. I will not undertake absolutely to say, that they relinquished it, but the trade which it now prohibits was permitted to be carried on to a great extent without any interruption from their cruisers. Numbers alured by the prospect of gain, were induced to engage in the profitable business, and supposing themselves safe under the protection of law, had their vessels and effects seized to a large amount. The capture and condemnation of their property was to them the first promulgation of the law. Ignorance of what it was impossible for them to know, was imputed to them as a crime, and an honorable dependance on the justice of a government professing to be friendly, was prosecuted with penalty and forfeiture.
But even independent of our just cause of complaint arising from this principle, apparently new, thus unjustly brought into operation, how has that government conducted in relation to captures, in which after the most minute investigation, all the ingenuity of her courts have not been able to discover any principle to warrant the condemnation. The perplexing difficulties, the vexatious delays, and the enormous expense attending the prosecution of a claim through every stage of its progress, place an almost insurmountable barrier in the way of obtaining justice. In fact, all her commercial maxims, and the whole system of her conduct, discover a manifest intention, a fixed determination to consummate the ruin of the commerce of this country.
I am aware, Mr. Chairman that many of the captures and condemnations, of which we have heard such loud complaints are strictly warranted by the law of nations. An immoderate desire of gain very frequently leads the merchants to engage in a trade, which the universal consent of all nations has declared to be unlawful. This observation will, however, perhaps, apply with more propriety to foreigners, who have fixed their residence among us, to enjoy the advantage of trading under our neutral rights, than to the real American merchant. This description of men under no influence of patriotism, and too generally unrestrained by any principles of justice, pursue their object, wholly regardless of the interest of the country, or of any injurious consequences to which it might be subjected through their misconduct. I have no idea of involving my country in any difficulty on account of these people or their trade. As they are citizens of the world equally attached to every country, I would always willingly surrender them to be punished according to the laws of whatever country they might be found transgressing. But in withholding protection from these lawless adventurers, let us not withdraw it from the real American merchant. Acting from motives of patriotism as well as of gain, he combines his own interest with that of his country. While he is accumulating wealth to himself, he is adding to the revenue and riches of his country, and while he is searching a market for

the productions of the farmers, he is discovering something that may contribute to their convenience and comfort. He is a necessary link in the chain of our society. There is a mutual dependance between him and the farmer. The interest of the one is promoted by the success of the other. This being the case, these two classes should be extremely cautious how they suffer that kind of jealousy to grow up betwixt them, that might eventually prove a source of distress and calamity to them both.
I hope it will not be inferred from any thing that I have said, that I am going to be an advocate for the protection, even of American merchants, in that wild, extravagant carrying trade, to which some of them appear to extend their views—I shall never agree to risk the peace and safety of the nation in such a cause—Even in doubtful cases, or where the law was not perfectly clear, if they would embark their property, let it be at their own hazard. But in carrying on the direct trade of our country, and even in the carrying trade, while they confine themselves within the acknowledged law of nations, I think they are entitled to protection. And in affording this protection I take it that we are promoting the real interest of the country. By cherishing navigation to a certain extent, we secure to ourselves at all times the means of procuring a market for such articles as we have for sale, we furnish means for promoting industry, and we make provision for the maintenance of men, on whose bravery and exertions in the event of war, we must always rely very much for our defence. On this subject I cannot express my sentiments better than I find them expressed in a report made by the present Chief Magistrate, while Secretary of State, and which I consider as declaratory of the true interests of the nation. I shall therefore take the liberty of reading a paragraph of that report.
"If, that is navigation, as a branch of industry, is valuable,—but as a source of defence, essential. Its value as a branch of industry, is enhanced by the dependence of so many other branches on it.—In times of general peace it multiplies competitors for employment in transportation, and so keeps that at its proper level; and in times of war, that is to say, when the nation who may be our principal carriers, shall be at war with each other, if we have not within ourselves the means of transportation, our produce must be exported in belligerent vessels, at the increased expense of war freight and insurance, and the articles which will not bear that must perish on our hands."
"But it is as a resource for defence, that our navigation will admit, neither neglect nor forbearance. The position and circumstances of the United States leave them nothing to fear on their land board, and nothing to desire beyond their present rights. But on their sea board they are open to injury, and they have there, too, a commerce that must be protected. This can only be done by possessing a respectable body of citizen seamen, and of artists and establishments in readiness for ship-building."
From this very brief view of the conduct of the British government towards us, and I have confined it merely to the points stated in the preamble to the resolution; every candid, every unprejudiced person I think must acknowledge that we are arrived at a crisis; that we have reached a period at which the honor, the interest, and the public sentiment of the country so far as it has been expressed, call loudly on us to make a stand. The evil we have already suffered is great, and it is progressing.—Like a cancerous complaint it is penetrating still deeper towards our vitals.—While we yield year after year, Great Britain advances step by step; yet a little longer and our commerce will be annihilated, and our independence subverted.
Here the great difficulty presents itself. What are the proper steps to be taken, what measures that we can adopt will be most likely to effect the object we have in view, and in its operation produce the smallest inconvenience to ourselves. I, sir, have reflected much on this subject. I have considered, so far as I was capable, the bearing which every measure which I have heard proposed, would have on it. The result of my reflections is, that under all the circumstances of the case, the resolution which is now the subject of immediate discussion ought to be adopted. What is the resolution, what does it say? It addresses Great Britain in this mild and moderate, though manly and firm language you have insulted the dignity of our country by impressing our seamen, and compelling them to fight your battles against a power with whom we are at peace: You have plundered us of much property by that predatory war which you authorise to be carried on against our commerce: To these injuries, insults and oppressions we will submit no longer. We do not, however, wish to destroy that friendly intercourse that ought to subsist betwixt nations connected by the ties of common interest, to which several considerations seem to give peculiar strength. The citizens of our country and the subjects of yours, from the long habit of supplying their mutual wants, no doubt feel a wish to preserve their intercourse without interruption. To prevent such interruption, and secure against future aggressions, we are now desirous
of entering into such arrangements, as ought to be deemed satisfactory by both parties. But if you persist in your hostile measures, if you absolutely refuse acceding to any propositions of compromise, we must slacken those bonds of friendship by which we have been connected, you must not expect hereafter to find us in your market, purchasing your manufactures to so large an amount. What will the people of this country say of this proposition? Will they not be ready to exclaim, that it is too mild for the present state of things? What will be the opinion of foreign governments respecting it? Will they not say that we have extended the principle of moderation too far?—What must be its impression on Great Britain herself? Sir, if she is not lost to every sense of national justice she must acknowledge its equity and fairness. But I would enquire particularly what would be its operation on the people of that country? If carried into effect, I believe it will strike dismay throughout the empire. Its operation will be felt by every description of people, but more especially by the commercial & manufacturing part of the community. The influence of these two classes is well known in that country. They are the main pillars of its support. They are the sources of its wealth. Their representations therefore are always attended to. And what language must they speak on this occasion? It must be evident that a regard to their own interest will lead them to remonstrate loudly against that system, which will produce an annual defalcation in the sale of their manufactures, to the amount of 30,000,000 of dollars. This is their vulnerable part. By attacking them in their warehouses and workshops we reach their vitals, and thus raise a set of advocates in our favor, whose remonstrances may produce an abandonment of those unjust principles and practices, which have produced the solemn crisis.
But, Mr. Chairman, should Great Britain contrary to our wishes, and certainly contrary to her own true interest, persist in her ill-starred policy, what must be the effect of such conduct on herself, and how will we be ultimately affected by it. Shut out from British markets, our merchants will obtain a partial supply from other countries, and we will resort to domestic manufactures to make up the deficiency. Should the system be adopted, Britain may find it difficult to recover our custom. It is certainly a subject of serious regret, that owing to the large importation and extensive consumption of British goods, domestic manufactures have nearly vanished. I do not expect to see the establishment of large manufactures in this country. The extensive vacant territory we possess furnishes such powerful inducements for settling on land, that few are to be found willing to be confined within the narrow limits of a manufactory. Should, however, such establishments be set on foot, I have no doubt they would receive a large accession of workmen from the numbers which a non importation act would compel to leave their present homes, in search of employment in this and other countries. But my present view does not extend to these establishments on so large a scale. I want to see every family a little manufactory, vying with each other in the excellence of their workmanship, and exhibiting in their dresses specimens of their ingenuity and industry.
Mr. Chairman, when I first submitted this proposition to the consideration of the House, I was so forcibly impressed with the propriety of adopting it, that I had no expectation it would meet with any opposition. It was not until a resolution was laid on the table, calling on the secretary of the treasury for a statement of our exports and imports to and from Great Britain and her dependencies, that I had any suspicion it would be opposed. When that call was made, I began to presume an opposition was intended, and that the opposition would be grounded on the supposed effect which the adoption of the measure now under discussion would have on the revenue. This was brought particularly into view some days after in the form of a preface to a resolution on this same subject offered by a gentleman from Maryland.
We were told then, that our imports from Great Britain and her dependencies, amounted annually to 25,000,000 of dollars, and that at the average rate of duty of 20 per cent, the revenue would of course be affected to the amount of 5,000,000 of dollars. That the revenue will be partially affected by the proposed measure is readily admitted; and if it should be affected to such an extent, as to retard the extinguishment of the national debt a single day beyond the time fixed by law for its final redemption, I would certainly regret it very sincerely. No person in this country can wish more anxiously to see that debt paid than myself. But, sir, I don't believe the effect on the revenue will be by any means so great as has been stated. The average duty on imports from Britain does not, I believe, amount to 20 per cent. and therefore the defalcation in the revenue will not be so great as has been stated, even admitting that we do not import from other countries. But it is to be supposed that the enterprize and industry of the merchants are to be wholly paralyzed by this measure? Will they lay up their vessels in their docks, and shut up their money in their chests? No, sir, when they find themselves excluded by law from British markets, they will resort to other countries, and no doubt they will find goods to
answer our purpose quite as well as many of the gewgaws we get from England, and quite as many as we will be able to find money to purchase.
It has been said also that the price of our exports is to be greatly affected by this measure. The article of cotton has been particularly mentioned. Why, sir, the retort does not say a word about exports. It is entirely silent as to them. They are left at liberty to go to those markets where they have heretofore found purchasers, or to search for new ones as it may suit their convenience. The adoption of the measure may produce a momentary diminution of price, and this inconvenience will be promoted by the representations of designing speculators, who are continually roaming thro' the country to take advantage of the ignorant and unwary. But when the first impression is removed, our productions being either necessaries of life, or materials for manufactures will be in demand, and sought for, and purchased at a price correspondent to that demand. But, sir, even admitting that we were to sustain a temporary inconvenience from a small reduction in the price of the produce of our farms, are we to put a few cents difference in the price of a pound of cotton, or tobacco, or barrel of flour, or a quintal of fish in competition with the honor and general interest of our country? Is there a member of this House, is there a man in the community that would submit to see his neighbor dragged into ignoble bondage, merely because it would produce a slight shock in the market for his produce? Such an idea would, I believe, be universally spurned at.
But, Mr. Chairman, the strongest objection I have heard mentioned is, that if we do pass a non-importation act, it cannot be executed, and either we shall be laughed at by Great Britain, or it will afford a pretext to her minister, whose decision is well known, to let loose his cruisers, and sweep the ocean. This is the language used in Britain. Their writers acknowledge that a non-importation act would be to them a serious calamity, but comfort themselves with the reflection that it could not be executed. Now I ask, what reason can be assigned why it could not be as well executed now as it was in former times? Are we so abject so degenerate as to submit to such national indignity, rather than forego the pleasure resulting from an indulgence in British luxuries? But it may give offence to the British minister who will sweep the ocean with his cruisers. This, to be sure, is a sweeping objection, but how will it apply? What right has the British minister to take offence at any regulations we may see proper to adopt? We have a moral and we have a constitutional right to manage our commercial concerns in our own way, provided we don't infringe, or violate the rights of other nations. This sacred trust has been committed to us by the people of this country, and I trust we will never feel disposed to resign it to any foreign minister.
But admitting that great man with all his decision, should let loose his cruisers, what will he gain? Is he not more at our mercy than we are at his? If he attempts to make a general sweep, self defence will justify reprisals. The debts owing to British subjects, the immense property owned by them in this country, will of course be laid hold of. I will perhaps be told here, that by the treaty of 1794 sequestration of debts is prohibited. True—but if one of the contracting parties violates the contract, the other is released from his obligation. If Britain violates nine articles of the treaty, she cannot consider us bound by the tenth. Besides, her provinces are quite contiguous and open to us, and by securing them, we would make ourselves masters of the fur trade, from which she derives such important advantages. Even on the ocean I doubt whether she would be a gainer in the contest. And this is not mere theory. During the last war, our privateers captured more of their vessels than they took of ours with all their navy. Our shipping then was not more than a fourth of what we now possess, & the number of seamen about in the same proportion. And it is worthy of remark, that owing to the difference in the value of their cargoes and ours, the one consisting entirely of bulky articles, necessaries of life and raw materials for manufactures, and the other made up of these materials after they have received the last touch of art and industry; if we succeeded in taking one for their three, the balance perhaps would be about equal.
The resolution has also been called a war measure. Now, I would ask, what is there warlike about it? Sir, I before have said & I repeat, that I deprecate war. With me it will always be a last resort. Recourse should be had to every peaceable means to obtain justice, before an appeal is made to arms. The resolution I consider purely as a measure of that kind, and so it must appear to the British minister, unless he is determined on war, and then he will find some pretext. It is common for nations going to war, to publish a declaration, stating their reasons in justification of their conduct to other nations. Let the British minister take the resolution and publish it at length, & will any other nation consider it as a sufficient ground for war. It merely states that we consider ourselves injured, and that in justice to ourselves, we must suspend our intercourse until we obtain redress. The British minister will never put his reputation and character at hazard on such a foundation.
Mr. Chairman, in every point of view in which I have been able to consider this subject, the propriety of adopting the resolution which has been read, appears to me equally impressive; and therefore altho' it may be opposed, I cannot but hope it will receive the sanction of a large majority of the House. In this hope I am confirmed when I refer to the journals, and see what was done by the House of Representatives under circumstances somewhat similar to the present in the year 1794. The same nation of whose conduct we now complain, was then committing depredations on our commerce. She had on the 6th of November issued her celebrated orders, and it is worthy of remark, that these orders were first published by the cruisers which were acting under them. The late captures unauthorised by any public orders, but proceeding on a decree of their admiralty court, which it appears was to be considered as the signal for making the sweep, evince a fixed system of hostility towards our commerce, and an ungenerous mode of making its attacks. The unwary and unsuspecting fell a prey to their hidden designs. She was at that time also stimulating the Indians to commit hostilities on our frontiers, and the western posts were not surrendered agreeably to what we considered the true intent and meaning of the treaty of 1783. To counteract these hostile measures, a proposition was made in the House of Representatives, for suspending all commercial intercourse with that nation. That proposition was at that time adopted by a very large majority. All parties united in giving it their support. The great political distinction, which has unfortunately prevailed too long in this country did not on that occasion discover itself a great deal. The representation from the state in which I live, was at that time about equally divided betwixt the two great contending parties, and yet on that question their votes were completely blended. The representation from the southern states, I observe, was generally in favor of that measure. The respectable state of Virginia in particular, which was represented by a constellation of talents, not only ranged itself on the affirmative side of the question by its vote, but also bore a very distinguished part in the argument in support of the measure. From a similarity of circumstances, are we not now to expect a similar result. Altho' the evil complained of is in the first instance more severely felt in a particular section of the country, its effects will ultimately extend to every part of it. And so far as the honor of the government is implicated, a sensibility arising from that source must necessarily be experienced by all its citizens at the same time.
Before I sit down, Mr. Chairman, permit me to say, that although my opinion on this subject is formed on the most mature reflection, yet if a majority of the committee think differently, if they prefer something more energetic, or if they have any other system which they consider more efficient to obtain the object, I may for the sake of unanimity be disposed to yield my opinion. Unanimity I consider as all important. We are told by a document on our table, that the nation against whose conduct we complain, calculates on our divisions. Her hopes of being enabled to pursue her system, are built on an idea, that division among ourselves will prevent our adopting any efficient measures. In this hope I trust they will now be disappointed, and that we will shew to them and to the world, that however we may differ as to the administration of our internal affairs, on all great national questions, in which the honor and true interest of our country in relation to foreign governments is involved, that we are but one people.
Mr. J. CLAY. I had entertained a hope that the call of my colleague would have been delayed for a few days longer, as the documents we have received from the Treasury Department have been but two days on our table, at least in a printed form, and as they are calculated to throw much light on the subject before us. In the few remarks which I am about to offer, I shall not follow my colleague through the detail he has made of the injuries and insults of G. Britain. We all of us well know that the national flag has been grossly outraged and the national honor violated by her. But I do not conceive that the best mode of obtaining redress for these wrongs is to do that which will be more injurious to ourselves than to her. My objections to this resolution are two fold. The first is that, if carried into effect, it places greater means of injuring us in the hands of our enemy than she already possesses; and the second, that we shall not be able to maintain the course it points out for any length of time.
By the resolution before us we are prohibited from importing from G. Britain, any articles, however necessary or convenient they may be; while at the same time we are permitted to carry any articles to her market. The effect will be that while our productions are accumulating in the hands of the British manufacturers and merchants they will have no means of paying for them. And of consequence debts to a very large amount will become due from British merchants to American citizens. Even at the present day I have great doubts whether there are not greater sums due by the merchants, of Great Britain to the citizens of the U. States, than there are recoverable debts due by American citizens to them. If so, what will become of the
second expedient proposed to be resorted to by my colleague, that of sequestration? The balance of injury, instead of being in our favor, will be against us. If my colleague had looked over the report of the secretary of the Treasury, and had attended to the amount of American property afloat, he would have seen that there is not less than one hundred millions of dollars worth of American property at the mercy of the cruisers of Britain. I believe that the naked vessels, independent of the products they carry, amount in value to more than thirty millions of dollars. It will be seen that the commerce of the U. States in exports and imports amount to 150 millions, of which it is fair to calculate that one third is constantly exposed on the ocean. Of this amount about forty millions is carried on between the United States, and the power with whom it is proposed to cut off intercourse. With this fact staring us in the face, would it be politic to expose so much property to the retaliation of the British ministry. When the gentleman spoke of the amount of British depredations, he ought to have stated the amount of those recently committed. I believe I am not very wrong in stating the whole amount of American property detained by British cruisers is not exceeding six millions of dollars. On balancing, therefore, their interests, ought the U. States to resort to measures of hostility, to measures which, in the opinion of every man, will justify retaliation.
Besides I would wish my colleague to shew us how we are to be supplied with articles heretofore derived from G. Britain. All articles of iron manufacture, hard ware, of cotton and coarse woollens, we are obliged to import from that Island. From her East India dominions we likewise import a great variety of useful articles; while from her West India islands we import a great portion of one article, spirits, which pays one sixth of our whole amount of duties—the amount which we get from her colonies will be found to be two and a half millions of dollars. From the same document it appears that the whole of this article imported from the British dominions is consumed in the U. States. But it is said that we may find a substitute for it. I acknowledge it. We may find this substitute in the products of our domestic distilleries which pay no duties. Are we prepared to sacrifice so large a part of our revenue as is derived from the importation? For it will be observed that other kinds of spirits are in a great measure exported from the United States, while all that we import from British settlements is consumed in this country. If the importation of British manufactures is prohibited I do not know whence we are to be furnished with the articles we stand in need of. It is true, France has some rising manufactures, & that she takes off about a fourth part of the cotton exported from the U. States. But are we, by this measure, to cut off the market of the agriculturalist for this article to the extent of 90,000 bales at present annually exported to G. Britain?
But the great and material injury to the U. States, will be from the destruction of revenue occasioned by this measure. The present revenue may be estimated at 12,000,000 of dollars, of which 5,400,000 dollars is paid on importations from G. Britain and her dependencies. We have an annual appropriation of 8,000,000 for the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt. We have been engaged in extinguishing this debt for near twenty years, and have so far succeeded.
It is a probable calculation that if we remain at peace, and do not cut off the right hand of our revenue, the debt will be extinguished by the year 1816. To me this is an object as desirable as it can be to my colleague. I do not, therefore, wish to deprive the government of this large share of revenue derived from duties on merchandise imported from G. Britain.
As to the effects of this measure on G. Britain, I might acknowledge, if it could be permanent, that it might raise a clamor among her merchants and manufacturers, which might induce the minister of that nation to relax in the course now pursued. But I will appeal to any gentlemen conversant with the state of the country from the year 1792 to this time, to say whether there is any probability of our being able to endure a non-importation of British goods for any length of time; for more than about six or eight months. We have neither stock enough on hand; nor manufactures or manufacturers of our own to enable us to do so. It is true that our manufactures are advancing surely, though slowly, and I may state in corroboration of this fact, what may not generally be known, that in the city of Philadelphia, manufactures are now carried on to a greater extent than they were forty years ago in the town of Birmingham. But can we from this source, or from foreign markets supply the great demand of our citizens? No. There are some articles which we may obtain elsewhere—Let us then prohibit the importation of these from Britain. Let us carry such a system as this into effect. One which as it will do us little injury, is likely to be permanent, and will therefore have a permanent influence on Great Britain.
My colleague has alluded to the measures taken in the year 1793. But he will recollect that the orders, issued by the British government, at that period went much farther than the principle now set up. Besides in 1793 the spirit of this country was very different from that

which now prevails. The revolution of France had, at that time, rekindled the enthusiasm of our own revolution; and I believe I shall not be incorrect in saying a majority of our citizens were in favor of drawing the sword in favor of France. I ask, if that is the case now? If a majority of the people of America are ready to take part with the Emperor Napoleon. And notwithstanding the measures then taken, in 1794 we concluded a treaty which sacrificed every thing we had contended for, and for which I believe my colleague voted, at least for appropriations to carry it into operation. If this was the issue of violent measures, I am not now for taking them. I am not for taking measures, which my colleague says will strike at the vitals of Britain, but which, he says at the same time, will not be a cause of war. I am, on the contrary, in favor of such measures as we are able to carry into effect, and which may be adopted without permanent injury to ourselves.
(To be continued.) BOSTON, March 5. Last evening we were favored with the following extract of a letter announcing an event somewhat unexpected, viz. St. Croix, Jan. 26, 1806. "The public mind is much agitated in consequence of a letter yesterday received by General MUGLENKEL from Admiral DUCKWORTH, brought down by one of his frigates furiously sent , stating that he had heard from undoubted authority, that Denmark had joined the Northern Powers, and that he was authorised by his court to tender his services with a part of his fleet for the protection of the Danish colonies. The English part of the community do not entertain a doubt of an alliance formed between Denmark, England, and the northern courts ; but the Danish gentlemen who have received letters from Copenhagen , as late as the 29th Nov. rely much on the assurances therein given of a continued prospect of the neutrality of that country. The pacific disposition of our nation evinced by an uninterrupted peace of near a century has until now made me feel a security for the future which the present accounts begin to undermine."
PHILADELPHIA, March 11. HIGHLY INTERESTING. We are this moment made acquainted with a piece of intelligence (upon the most incontestible testimony) which cannot but excite, in the public mind, sensations of deep apprehensions for the future peace of the nation. It is no less a fact than this—That the ships Indostan and Emperor , of New York, have sailed from the island of St. Domingo, to join the ship Leander , now generally declared to be bound with hostile intentions, to the Spanish province of Carracas. This mysterious expedition even if it be nothing more than an individual enterprize, for commercial purposes, will most assuredly be productive of great injury and loss to our merchants, underwriters, &c. We predict, with confidence, that so soon as the circumstances of this equipment shall have reached the Spanish ports in America, all American property there will be seized. It is our duty, under such impressions, to caution our fellow-citizens, on the subject.
BALTIMORE, March 10. Further particulars of the Battle off St. Domingo—From an Eye Witness. When the English fleet appeared, the French were busy working and watering; their decks were lumbered with water casks, wood, and otherwise in the utmost confusion. This unprepared state was the more extraordinary, as the French admiral, from a suspicion of being attacked, had a vessel of war cruising in the Mona passage, to give early intimation of the approach of an enemy; and at the moment of her appearance with such intelligence, the English fleet also appeared, in full chace. Le Brave of 80 guns, had several men at work on her stern—When the English hove in sight, the fastenings of the scullion on which the workmen were, was cut, and the whole dropt into the sea. She was then six feet by the stern, and continued so the whole engagement. A great part of the crews of the respective ships were on shore, but as fast as possible they hurried on board, and the first thing done after slipping cable and getting under way, was to clear decks; of course every thing was hove overboard. The French admiral sustained the joint attack of English 74's for a considerable length of time, at length Le Brave came to her assistance, but very unfortunately for herself as the French admiral in the confusion that prevailed, and probably owing also to the great smoke, poured in a whole broadside from her lower deck guns into Le Brave , which totally dismasted her; the latter vessel however sustained the fight, after every other French ship were apparently subdued, or driven on shore—After the French admiral grounded, she was abandoned by as many of the crew, as were in a condition to leave her; 2 English frigates took positions to rake her, which was done so effectually as to clear the lower decks of every one able to stand, the admiral alone seemed to brave all their fury, and to court death, for after being abandoned by all her crews, she alone stood firm within the railing of the after gallery, which position she kept till it was evident that he must fall into the enemy's hands, when he committed himself to the water and got safe on the shore. It is probable that some of the French ships of the line endeavored to escape, as the next day all the English fleet had disappeared except the admiral, who lay 3 days in sight of the city, refitting, and completing the destination of the French admiral's ship.
The following is from a Philadelphia paper of Saturday—the informant arrived first in this city, and in the same vessel by which we received our information, yet the account differs in some measure, and confirms our first opinion, that it was Duckworth , and not Cochran , who was chief commander of the British fleet. We have collected the following from St. Domingo . Via Baltimore : He relates, that about day light
of the 6th ult. the look-out ship of the French fleet returned to port with her signal for a strange fleet, on which the 5 French ships of the line, 2 frigates, and a corvette having slipped or cut their cables, got under way and stood to leeward, not supposing themselves safe in harbor: soon after which the English appeared in sight, and when the French were about 4 leagues from the harbor, a single ship bearing adm. Cochran's flag, said to be the Northumberland ran into the midst of the French, opened on them, and received the fire of 3 of their ships, at the moment of giving her one fire, which carried away her main and foremast, and hove her on her beam ends for the moment; she was soon after supported by 3 other ships, & these 4 British joined the action against the 5 French, for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the remaining 3 British got up—when the whole continued the action for near 2 hours longer; at this time the admiral's ship L'Imperial of 134 & the Le Brave of 84 guns, were ran on shore by their crews, and the 3 others, viz. Alexandre , of 90, and the Jupiter and Diomede , of 74, struck—the French frigates made off about the middle of the action to look for a place of safety.
It is said that the French admiral Sevil , and upwards of 700 men were killed and wounded on board the Imperial , by which some idea may be formed of the obstinacy of the engagement. After taking possession of their prizes, the English stood to leeward—and the next day a fleet of 6 ships of the line passed St. Domingo , and stood to leeward also.
It is said it was admiral Duckworth's squadron who were in the above engagement; though admiral Cochrane with his single ship was in the van and began the engagement. Capt. A. understood that the object of the French in sending that fleet to St. Domingo was to destroy the American vessels in the brigand ports, for which purpose they had provided a number of small vessels.— Phil. pap.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1806. RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. (CORRECTED WEEKLY.) Tobacco, 31 6d to 33s CASH. WHEAT, 6s 6d do. FLOUR, fine, 33s do. FLOUR, superfine, 36s do. COAN, 15s do. HEMP, clean, £ 54 do. IRON, £ 36 do. WHISKEY, 3s 3d do. HIGHLY IMPORTANT. New York, March 10. At a late hour last night, one of the editors of the New-York Gazette , returned from the Hook, & stop't the press to give a sketch of the important news by the ship Frances Ann , Capt. Davis , in 64 days from Bordeaux . It will appear from the following summary, that the battle of the 2d Dec. has, in all probability, terminated the war between France, Austria and Russia . In our next we shall give translated details of the battle, &c. Capt. Davis is the bearer of dispatches from our minister at Paris . It is worthy of remark, that no official account of the engagement off Trafalgar , has made its appearance in any French paper.
The Monitor of the 17th Dec. says, "The Emperor of Germany has demanded an armistice for his troops, which has been granted him. He has demanded one for the Russian troops who were at the battle of Austerlitz . Of the 80,000 Russians, 40,000 no longer exist; the rest, without either artillery or baggage, & surrounded by the French army, could not escape but by the favor of an armistice. His majesty the emperor has had the generosity to grant it, under condition that the Russians shall evacuate, by stages, Germany and the two Galicias , and shall return home. To the apparent negotiations, by which the enemy flattered himself to surprise the vigilance of his majesty the emperor of the French, will directly succeed real negotiations, the result of which must be an honorable and sure peace." An armistice was concluded at Austerlitz on the 6th Dec. preparatory to a definitive peace between Austria & France , of which the conditions are, in substance, that the line of the two armies shall be in Moravia the circles of Iglau, Znaim, Brunn, and part of Olmutz ; that the French shall occupy all the territory of Lower Austria, the Tyrol, Venice, Carinthia, Styria, Carniole, the country of Goritz and Istria ; that the Russian army shall evacuate the states of Austria and Austrian Poland, Moravia and Hungary , in 13 days, and Galicia in a month; and that negotiators shall meet at Nikolsburg to agree upon the terms of peace. The armistice was signed by Berthier , and by Prince John de Lichtenstein . Official news was received at Bordeaux on the 23th Dec. that the English had debarked 10,000 men, and 6,000 Russians, destined for Hanover , where there is already a French army of from 10 to 12,000 men; and that the French garrison were blockaded within the citadel of Hameln —that on the 14th Dec. Marshal Augereau had received orders to hasten to Hanover by forced marches with 70,000 men. [Our French papers are to the 25th of December, containing the Bulletins of the Grand Army to No. 32.] FROM WASHINGTON CITY, MARCH 13. The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are still almost exclusively occupied with the discussion of Mr. Gregg's resolution relative to a non-importation of Goods from Great Britain. On MONDAY, Mr. Clark, Mr. Eppes, Mr. Nicholson, and Mr. Macon, spoke against the resolution. On TUESDAY, Mr. Macon having concluded his remarks, was followed by Mr. G. W. Campbell and Mr. Jackson. Messrs. Eppes and G. W. Campbell declared themselves in favor of strong and decided mea-
asures, though against Mr. Gregg's motion—Mr. Jackson had not finished his remarks when the House adjourned, and had not declared himself distinctly in favor of the resolution, or of any other particular measure, though he avowed that he was impressed with the necessity of vigorous measures. Messrs. Clark, Nicholson and Macon did not avow the particular measures they were in favor of pursuing. The SENATE on Monday took into consideration the resolution which has, for some time, been on their table, prohibiting the importation into the U. S. of certain articles from Great Britain. This measure was supported by Gen. S. Smith and Mr. Bayard. The bill, introduced by Mr. Adams, relative to foreign ministers, has been disagreed to, under the impression that full powers are to be found in the laws of nations to meet the cases contemplated by the bill. THE BITERS BIT—AND REBITTEN. A FRAUD—It seems by accounts from New York that an affair has lately transpired in that city which implicates the reputation of the directors of the Merchant's Bank in a very material manner. One of the clerks, it is said, some months ago, defrauded the bank of nearly 150,000 dollars. The fraud was discovered—and the clerk retained in his situation, and his credit sustained by the bank, until he had procured good notes and endorsements to the amount of his deficit, when he was discharged, and the drawers or endorsers of his paper called upon for the money. One of the gentlemen drawn into this business, Mr. Timothy Greene, we understand, has filed a bill against the company for collusion or connivance at the fraud. And no defence of the bank has yet appeared.— Bre.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in N. York. "No doubt you have heard of the death of captain Gale , of Marines , on board one of our frigates, run through by cap't Rodgers , who is under arrest. Some say, Gale was shot. There is no doubt of his death." The following very handsome tribute to gallantry and patriotism is taken from one of the last Boston papers. IN SENATE, FEB. 26. GENERAL EATON. The following resolution was introduced and passed by a large majority, viz. Whereas in a rising republic it is highly important to cherish a patriotism which conquers a love of ease, of pleasure, and of wealth, which prompts individuals to a love of their country, and induces them to embrace every opportunity to advance its prosperity and happiness, as well by ameliorating the fate of those citizens, whom the fortune of war has thrown into captivity, as by cheerfully contributing to its support and defence: And whereas the love of enterprize, when guided by a just sense of propriety and benevolence, may become the parent of many virtues; & a state are sometimes indebted for their safety to the virtues and undaunted courage of a single man.—And whereas the Senate and House of Representatives of this Commonwealth are desirous to perpetuate the remembrance of the heroic enterprize of William Eaton, Esq. while engaged in the service of the U. States, whose undaunted courage, and brilliant services, so eminently contributed to release a large number of his fellow citizens, late prisoners in Tripoli from the chains of slavery, and restore them to freedom, their country and their friends. Therefore, Resolved, That the committee for the sale of eastern lands, be, and they are hereby authorised and directed to convey to William Eaton, Esq. a citizen of the Commonwealth, and to his heirs and assigns, a tract of Land to contain Ten Thousand acres , of any of the unappropriated land of this Commonwealth, within the District of Maine (excepting the ten townships on Penobscot River .)
We view the following as entitled to but little respect on the score of truth; we merely publish it as a humorous quiz , which may perhaps excite a smile among the lovers of fun ! Says a New-York paper, "A correspondent at the city of Washington, informs us, that his excellency the Tunisian ambassador, has made from the government of the United States, a formal demand of seven wives for the use of his seraglio! In his memorial he represents that his establishment of this nature in his own country consisted of FOURTEEN ; but to shew his respect for the religious prejudices of the people of the U. States, as well as to give a signal proof of the spirit of moderation by which he is animated, he is willing to accept of half that number. The secretary of state, it is said, has informed his excellency, that a plurality of wives is not allowed by the laws of the land; that his excellency would probably find it a matter of no great difficulty in the city of Washington to supply his seraglio to a much greater extent than his establishment at home; but that government could not permit such a measure to be adopted under the sanction of its authority. The ambassador, it is added, has replied to the secretary, that his veneration for our laws is most profound; that if seven be thought too great a number, he will further evince his extreme moderation by reducing his demand to four ; that "GOD IS INFINITE;" and that no less a number will be accepted. "Here, says our correspondent, for the present, the matter sticks."
GENERAL MIRANDA. Was born in Mexico; for his colleague, Dumourier , commits an error when he terms him a Peruvian . Notwithstanding the jealousy with which the Spaniards were accustomed to treat the native Americans, this gentleman found
means to obtain a colonel's commission, and was employed by the governor of Guatemala in several confidential situations. He is thought very early in life to have entertained the generous resolution of emancipating his countrymen from thralldom; and to this is attributed his precipitate retreat from New-Spain . Since that time, he has been almost literally a WANDERER . In the course of his travels, he has visited every part of Europe, and resided more than once in England. Being possessed of taste, learning and a classical style, he was enabled to collect and narrate a variety of anecdotes, and observations relative to the manners, policy, laws, learning, and above all, the military establishments, of every nation. No sooner had the French revolution taken place and a foreign war became inevitable, than he repaired to Paris from St. Petersburg , where he was in great favor with the empress, who endeavored, but in vain, to attach him to her person and service. By means of Petion , he obtained the rank of major-general, and very ably and effectually seconded the efforts of Dumourier at Belgium . Being an excellent engineer, he displayed great military science in the art of attack; in short, he soon became respected in the army, and popular in the capital.
When the hero of Jemappes penetrated into Holland , he was appointed to the command of the troops destined to attack Maestricht : the attack proved abortive; but, as this evidently proceeded from the negligence of the general at the head of the covering army, his laurels were not blighted by the event. The conduct of Dumourier , as soon as he began to experience a reverse of fortune, became suspicious; and his frequent conferences with the Austrian general, which ended at length in his entire defection, rendered all the patriots in the army jealous of him. Miranda instantly communicated his fears to his friend Petion , at that time a member of the Committee of Public Safety, and orders were soon after issued to arrest the commander in chief. This circumstance saved the life of Miranda ; for Dumourier had attributed the loss of the battle of Nerwinden to him, and still blames him in his history. To this the other has made a reply equally able and animated. No sooner had the party of the Gironde been overwhelmed by the energies of the Mountain , than Miranda was imprisoned. He was liberated at the general jail delivery on the execution of Robespierre ; took an active part against the sections of Paris , during the last insurrection, and was once more put under arrest by order of the directory. Since that period he has been enjoined to quit France , under pretence of being a foreigner. This ungrateful return for his services was perhaps suggested at the instance of the court of Madrid , which has long viewed him with a jealous eye. If so, it was baulfed in the first instance; for Miranda refused to obey the order; and claiming the rights of French citizenship appealed to the legislature, in consequence of which, the executive was obliged to desist for a time. Its power, rather than its justice, however, prevailed at length, and he was driven into exile. Gen. Miranda at present resides in this country; but, like the other emigrants, ( Pichegrue, De Puisaye , and a few more excepted,) he receives no countenance from government, being tolerated rather than cherished.— Lon. pap.
* Miranda was introduced at Cherson , to the late empress, by prince Potemkin : who presented him at the same time to the emperor Joseph , and he was most graciously received by both. The court of Spain , afterwards claimed him as a subject, but he was protected by Catharine , who refused to deliver him up. Her Imperial majesty, indeed, always treated him with great respect, and offered to confer many favors on him; however, at the commencement of the French revolution, he left St. Petersburg , with a decided intention to serve in the French armies, a circumstance that gave great offence to the haughty sovereign whom he had abandoned. † He was fortunate enough to be acquitted after a trial of five days, before the revolutionary tribunal of Paris .
Richmond Academy Lottery. TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. Prize of 100 dolls—No 6317. Prizes of 50 dolls.—Nos. 7330 7424. Prizes of 25 dolls.—Nos. 7700 3979 4768. Blanks—Nos 4718 5795 5519 3776 3915 4327 5805 6871 4541 4953 5019 4924 4817 4958 7468 4693 6553 6027 4672 5333 5790 7070 7634 7313 4385 6959 4807 4594 6032 4302 4348 5562 6205 4021 5569 6597 4160 6339 4401 4671 6826 7531 6897 4629 5723 7351 5427 7151 6617 4540 6116 3838 6230 5637 4063 5202 6209 7055 7233 6108 7284 7162 4264 6316 6273 5065 4286 3923 3629 5044 7404 5499 7956 6973 5237 5387 4778 5326 4082 6141 4883 6377 4833 5017 4623 5733 6398 4439 6130 7469 6096 4993 5580 4577 6961 4304 5019 4101 5326 4569 5196 6385 6237 7403 7090 7723 5023 4079 3961 7626 7400 4761 4537 6038 4914 4217 3912 7735 4517 6407 3998 3778 6295 4774 6010 5540 5997 7033 4745 3883 7547 4904 5182 6837 7539 7743 4341 6579 7010 4839 7371 5107 5735 6894.—Gain 1225 dollars.
William & Mary College Lottery. THIRTY-NINTH DAY. Prizes of 15 dollars—Nos 776 632 958 258 339 611 230 802 5549 3302 3920 5058 7055 3544 3212 4135 2033 7252 4706 2519 6090 4594 6426 5193 5295 4539 2899 4489 4974 4200 2380 4122 7798 3787 2909 4948 3861 6501 1531 4168 1979 5927 3610 4433 7794 3067 6061 1090 6147 1020 4232 2982 6366
Table with 4 columns: Prize Amount, Number, and Count. Includes prizes of 1000 dollars, 500 dollars, and 15 dollars.
FORTY-FIRST DAY. Prizes of 1000 dollars—No. 2099. Prizes of 500 dollars—Nos. 3875 1440; Prizes of 15 dollars—Nos. 650 10 150 443 11 418 250 408 2131 1804 7175 3778 4782 5763 6076 5106 5607 1608 5183 3893 1460 3630 4228 3511 3873 7934 2840 4183 3021 7071 4582 5121 5417 5550 7125 5277 2889 3467 4192 1693 4990 3556 4871 6377 3210 6605 4998 2159 6806 4813 6470 6930 2451 5522 1545 1717 4628 2969 5296 6587 4939 3637 2924 6749 6035 6910 2964 4243 7182 2036 1220 3567 7833 7758 2187 6868 5915 7782 2920 5977 3336 5791 6468 5360 1389 2781 1735 2876 5505 3035 5366 4241.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Thomas C. Armstrong, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to Thomas Johnson, we shall on Saturday the 12th of April next, at the Tavern of Josiah Perkins in James Town, proceed to sell TWO NEGROES, Adam and Russell, to satisfy the said debt and expenses of executing the trust. Josiah Perkins. John L. Crate. March 13th, 1806. w4t*
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of May next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian, from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Johnston, } Prince Edward, 17th March, 1806 tds
A GREABLY to the will of James Vaughan, dec. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for cash, at Amelia courthouse, on Thursday the 24th of April next, 1400 acres of LAND, on Mud river, in Kanawha county, which said land is mortgaged to Daniel McCallum, to secure the payment of seventy pounds with interest thereon since December 1795. Mr. McCallum's representative is requested to attend the sale in order to receive his money and execute a release. BEN. OVERSTREET, Exr. of James Vaughan. March 14th, 1806 sw
ST. PAUL, A beautiful sorrel horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone; will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on James river, generally known by the name of Maiden's Adventure , about 3 miles above Fine Creek mill, and 4 miles below Michaux's ferry, in Powhatan county , to cover mares at twenty five dollars a season, which will commence the first of March, and expire the first of August—Extraordinary good and extensive pasture gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. Gentlemen wishing their mares fed, may be furnished with corn at the market price, for which cash must be sent with the mares—as also, notes of hand for the due payment of the money for the season. N. B. Twenty dollars, paid on or before the third Wednesday in November (being Powhatan court day ) will be received as full compensation of the above, with half a dol. to the groom. This beautiful horse, St. Paul , was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram , who was got by Eclipse that covered at 200 guineas the season—his dam Virago by Snap —his granddam by Regulus , out of a sister to Black and all-Black , and was thought to be the best runner of his time—he won several large stakes, among which was the Derby , 1783, beating Dungannon , Volunteer , Phenomenon , Gonzales , and several others—he was the sire of Whiskey , who at 3 years old won 4550 guineas, also of Whip , Royalist , Peeping Tom , General , Coiner , Sylvh , Sepiem , Carolina , Tiffany , Laurestina , St David , Sprightly , Queen of Sheba , Spankaway , Rose , Sweeper , Cyrus , Coal Merchant , Pickpocket , Oscar , Ambrosio , Pretty Patty , and several others of the first rate runners. St. Paul's dam Purity was got by Marcham , who covered for several of the last years of his life at 50 guineas a mare—her dam the Old squint mare , of as great fame perhaps, as a good breeder, as any mare in the kingdom—she was the dam of Virgin Dido , Conundrum , Ranthos , Enigma , Miss Timms , Pumpkin , Maiden (who was dam of Walnut ) Le Sang , Rasselas , Purity , and several others. Purity was the dam of Rockingham , Archibald , Fitzwilliam , St Paul and several others—Several certificates of St Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand. THOMAS MATTHEWS, Jr. Powhatan city, March 1st. 1806 if
NEIL M'COULL, Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 12th October, 1805, if

12th December, 1805—put into Cum- berland Jail, a low, black negro man, very badly clothed, says he belongs to William Mar- shall of Richmond, and was hired to Henry Heath of Chesterfield
TH HOBSON.
FOR SALE, ON THURSDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL NEXT,
MYLOT , in the town of Co- lumbia, situated in the most convenient part for business, adjoining the Tobacco Ware- house, with a TWO STORY STONE HOUSE , calculated for public and private life, which is forty six feet long and twenty six feet wide; has six fine places; two good cellars; a hand- some store room; two counting rooms and six other rooms, with a large, new and well built meat house; also an unfinished wood house twenty six feet wide and sixteen feet long, nearly completed, with a stable back of it.
The terms of sale are, one third of the pur- chase money to be paid in four months, one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years. Bonds with approved security as also a deed of trust will be required on the property to secure the payments.
W. J. STONE.
February 22, 1806.
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Good- land court house, containing about
900 Acres of LAND ,
about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premi- ses (who will show the land to any person incli- ned to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately.
MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH,
Exor. & Exix. of S. Couch.
WILL be SOLD, on Thurs- day, the 20th of March next, all the Personal Property of James Fowler, deceased, consisting of a quantity of upper and sole Lea- ther; eighteen Beds and Furniture, and a great variety of other valuable household and kitchen Furniture. Credit will be given until the first day of January, 1807, for all sums above fifteen Dollars, the purchasers giving Bond with ap- proved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. The sale will be on the premises.
All persons having claims against the estate, are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated, before the day of sale, for adjust- ment.
Those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given.
TH. WALTON. Adm'r.
with the Will annexed Gartersville, 25th Feb 1806.
FOR SALE—IMMEDIATELY, WOODBURY MILLS , Lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Cologne stones, with ele- vators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business: situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James River, and 23 miles above Rich- mond.
To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden paled in, all new, being lately fin- ished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes. It not sold before the 1st day of May next, they will, on that day, be offered for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the premises—Terms of sale—one third cash, and the other two thirds at two annual pay- ments.
THOMAS HARRIS, Jun.
Powhatan c'ty, Jan 27, 1806. [ep3w&wids]
VULCAN ,
A FINE JACK-ASS; will stand the ensuing season, to commence the first of March and end the first of August, at my mill in Chester- field county, twenty miles above Petersburg and thirty from Richmond, and will be let to mares on the following terms—six dollars and one quarter the season; notes to that amount must be sent with the mares, or they will not be recei- ved, which may be discharged at any time within the season, by the payment of five dollars, with one quarter to the groom. The great size, strength and vigour of Vulcan, entitle him to be ranked among the first Jacks in the United States. Vulcan stood the last season at Mr. R. Wether's in Dinwiddie, and is thought by him a very sure foal getter. Vulcan was got by the Duke of Brunswick, his dam by the Royal Gift.
FRANCIS EPPES.
February 19, 1806.
WILL be sold, at public sale, at the dwelling house of the late John Liggan, dec on Saturday the fifteenth day of next month. TWO COWS , sundry Articles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNI- TURE , one HORSE , and a parcel of CAR- PENTER'S TOOLS
Three months credit will be given for all sums above ten dollars on the purchaser giving bond and approved security for all sums under ten dollars cash will be expected.
SAMUEL LIGGAN, Adm'r.
Henrico county, 18th Feb 1806.
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wa- ges will be given. Enquire of the printer.
Nov 6, 1805.
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1805, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of.
Walter Irvine.
New-Canton, 20th Feb 1806.
Ready made PENS for sale here.
Marshal's Sales.
To be Sold, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit, in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ez- ekiel Edwards, plf and David Ross and others defs. in order to raise the sum of dollars 967 89, due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of dollars 1666 66, due and pay- able the first day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS , stated by said Ross to contain 2608 acres.
The sale will take place on the premises on the 27th day of February next.
Also, on the 4th day of March next, will be sold, under the aforesaid decree, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a num- ber of valuable SLAVES .
Ben. Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. January 13, 1806.
*** BY consent of the parties the sale of FORT LEWIS is postponed until the 31st day of March, and that of the NEGROES at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next.
Ben. Mosby, d. m. for Jos. Scott, m. v. d. Feb. 19 1806.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD
WILL be given for apprehending WILLI- AM GORDIN , who absconded from the plantation of the late Col. Royal in Amelia, some time in the month of December last. He is a dark mulatto, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and has one of his great toes cut off, a circumstance sufficiently strong to lead to positive conviction if he should be met with. He carried with him a dress of coarse grey cloth and sundry other clothes not recollected.—Who- ever will apprehend the said negro and put him in jail or give such information as will enable the subscriber to get him again, shall receive the a- bove reward.
Amelia, Feb 8, 1806. William Royall.
200 Negroes for Sale.
HAVING so long been delayed & disappointed in recovering considerable debts due to me suspended by the multiplicity of business in, and the present system of our state courts, I find my other resources insuffi- cient to discharge the demands against me (ar- ising from the delinquency of various co-partner- ships and bankruptcy of debtors) so promptly as the necessity of those claimants requires, and justice demands, in aid of other funds I have de- termined to dispose of two hundred Slaves, not from any fault they have committed, but as the most expeditious means of satisfying the demands against me; I have therefore authorised and ap- pointed Jacob Myers George Holman, William Pasteur and Benjamin Mosby, as my agents for this purpose, or any two who can conveniently attend to this business.
DAVID ROSS.
February 19th, 1806.
At the particular request of Mr Ross, and in vir- tue of powers vested in us, we will dispose of
One Hundred Slaves,
At Warminster, on the 13th day of March next, and ONE HUNDRED at Lynchburg, on the 19th day of the same month. The slaves are of the first quality, well disposed and used to la- bor, and personally known to most of us. All the infirm and sickly people, are directed to be left to be supported by their master's humanity; we can also safely say, that those people are not exposed to sale for their faults, but under imp- erious circumstances.
One half of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance, payable in twelve months from the day of sale, bearing interest from the date; to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid.
It may well be imagined, that from the cir- cumstances of this sale, punctuality in payments will be expected, and good security required; as to the first payment, it may be a convenience to people who have not disposed of their crops, or received payment, to procure a note of respecta- bility, negotiable at the bank of Virginia, pay- able at 60 days; but this note must be approved by us, previous to the purchase. And a dis- count of ten per cent. will be allowed on the twelve months' instalment, to those who can pay the whole price, or upon so much thereof as may be thought worth receiving.
Jacob Myers, Wm Pasteur, Ben. Mosby, George Holman.
FOR SALE,
MY Tract of LAND lying in the county of Fluvanna, containing by patent 974 acres, about 300 of which are clear- ed, part thereof is under a good fence; lies ve- ry level, and produces corn, wheat, and tobac- co:—most excellent for the reception of manure. It is about twelve miles above Columbia, and a bout five miles from James and Rivanna rivers: fine range for stock, and the land is well tim- bered with pine oak, and hickory:—good orch- ards of different kinds, and remarkable for fruit every year (in consequence of the high situati- on); excellent water, and a plenty of meadow ground: there is a dwelling house and barn, in- sured in the Fire Assurance Office, with out- houses sufficient for the reception of a family, on a beautiful and healthy situation.
Any person wishing to purchase, will be shown the premises by application to the subscriber, living on the place.
The terms are one third of the purchase mo- ney paid down, and two equal, annual payments for the balance. Bonds and approved security will be required, as also a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments.
HEZEKIAH STONE.
February 22, 1806.
Geo. Watt
HAS removed from the store he formerly oc- cupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe ware- house, where he has on hand and offers to dis- pose of on moderate terms, by wholesale,
The following Articles, viz:
Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp.
Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d M ch, 1805.
Fall & Winter Goods.
The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS;
Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfhicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Dia- pers, &c.
Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUT-
LERY and NAILS.
In addition to which, they daily expect on the ar- rival of the Suffolk from London, a large as- sortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS,
Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms
GILLIAT & KIRBY.
October 4, 1805.
A. Hewes & Co.
HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to
Messrs. Sharpard & Lucke's, opposite the
Market, Richmond, an assortment of
Groceries and other Articles,
Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cogniac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Su- gar, Coffee, Chocolate, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubbsins &c. &c.
Richmond, Feb 10th, 1806.
COMMITTED to the jail of
this county, about the 8th of December last, a negro man: says his name is JOHN ; that he was on his way with his master Demp- sey Nash, moving to the Tennessee from near Norfolk, when he left him near this county; says he formerly belonged to captain John Bramble, of Richmond; was sold to Mr. Nash, of Nor- folk; says he was hired for the two last years by Messrs Wm. & Henry Haxhall, of Peters- burg. He is a stout, well made fellow, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, appears to be about 24 years of age, has had the Small Pox very bad. Had on when taken up, a blue cloth coat and home-spun checkered pantaloon. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges & take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law.
JOHN WILLIAMSON,
Keeper of the Jail.
[2m]
The high bred and celebrated running Horse,
MARSKE,
By Dimmed, will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stable; his pedigree, his performance &c will be fully advertised before the sea- son commences, which will be on the first day of March. Gentlemen may have their mares covered as early as they please.
HUGH WYLLIE.
Charlotte county, 20th Jan 1806.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Execu- tive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS , have made their escape from the Penitentiary; I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their deliv- ery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, en- join all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Is- aac Harris.
Given under my hand, with the Seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3d day of February, 1806.
(Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Ma- ryland; is 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and a shoemaker by trade.
Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
SALE AT AUCTION.
ON Saturday the 29th inst. will be sold, at auction, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale.
A HOUSE AND LOT
On Shockoe Hill.
The lot containing about one quarter of an acre, forms part of what is commonly called Jackson's square, and adjoins Mr. Wm. Nice's garden. It is well enclosed and has a well of excellent water upon it, and its situation is as desirable as any in that part of the town. The house is nearly finished and well calculated for the comfortable accommodation of a small fami- ly.—The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers.
March 3, 1806.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Charles Craddock of the county of Amelia to the subscribers, to secure and satisfy a debt therein mentioned, due from the said Craddock to John G. Jefferson, with all necessary charges and ex- penses attending the said deed and this publica- tion, there will be offered for Sale for ready mo- ney, at Amelia courthouse, on the 27th day of the present month, it being Amelia court day, TWO VALUABLE NEGROES , one a boy 12 or 14 years old, the other a likely girl, by name John and Caroline.
John Booker, jr.
A. V. Thomas.
Amelia, March 6th, 1806.
FRESH SEEDS.
MINTON COLLINS
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has lately re- ceived a fresh supply of GRASS SEEDS from Philadelphia. And he has likewise received a very extensive assortment of GARDEN SEEDS from London, by the ship Bristol Packet, William Day, mas- ter, via New-York, which are now to be had at his ORIGINAL SEED STORE , next door to Messrs. Taylor & Co's Van- due Office, viz:—
Red & white Clover Early Hotspur's Seed Prussian blue and Lucerne, Timothy & Marrowfat Peas Rye Grass, Saint Broad Windsor, long Poite, Burnet and pod & Snap Beans Burden Grass Early and late York Hemp, Flax & Rape Cabbage Seed Early & late Sugar- Canary & Spinage loaf ditto White and Brown Early & late Batter- Mustard sea Large Norfolk and Green and yellow Summer Turnip, Savoy green and white Large white Win- Asparagus; Large ter and large white Roman Cabbage Scotch Cabbage Lettuce Large flat Dutch & Imperial, grand ad- large Madeira miral and Dutch Cabbage Lettuce Red Dutch Cabbage Green & white coss to pickle docto Drumhead Cabbage Salmon, scarlet, Boncoies green and white and black white Brocole Radish Seed Early and late Caul- Blood Red Beet iflower Solid Celery Salsafie & Nastur- Early and late Cu- tium, &c. cumber; Parsnip With an assortment Red & Orange Car- of Glass Flower rot Bottles Cresses & Pepper- Painted Flower Pots grass and Pans, Madeira and Selvor And some red gar- Onion den Pots and Pans, Early Frame, Charl- &c. ton
Richmond, March 4th, 1806. 4w
COMMITTED to the Jail of this
County, the 15th of December last, a bright Mulatto Woman, says her name is Nan- cy, and that she belongs to a Mr. Thos. Hughes of Georgia, and was on her way to that place, when she eloped from him in this county; says she was purchased from Thomas Hughes in the state of Maryland; appears to be about twenty five years of age.—The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.
John Williamson,
Keeper of the Jail.
Prince Edward C. H. Jan 23, 1806. 2m
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS by the eighth sec- tion of the act of the General Assem- bly, passed at the last session. Further to state the several acts concerning the Militia of this Commonwealth," it is made the duty of the Executive to declare, by proclamation, what shall be the uniform of the militia of this com- monwealth: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby declaring that the Uni- form of the Militia of this Commonwealth shall be as follows, to wit:
For the General Officers.
A dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epau- lets (one on each shoulder) black cocked hat with black cockade, and black stock.
For the Artillery.
A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, la- pels and cuffs red, vest and overalls white, with black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade.
For the Light Infantry.
A dark blue short coat with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade.
For the Grenadiers.
A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest & overalls white, with black garters, black g

VIRGINIA ARGUS EXTRA.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1806.
Latest from Europe.
The following MOST IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE has been received by an arrival at New-York from Bordeaux.
The emperor of Germany has demanded an armistice for his troops, which has been granted him. He has demanded one for the Russian troops who were at the battle of Austerlitz. Of the 80,000 Russians, 40,000 no longer exist; the rest, without either artillery or baggage, and surrounded by the French army, could not escape but by the favor of an armistice. His majesty the emperor has had the generosity to grant it under condition that the Russians shall evacuate, by stages, Germany and the two Gallicias, and shall return home. To the apparent negotiations, by which the enemy flattered himself to surprize the vigilance of his majesty the emperor of the French, will directly succeed real negotiations, the results of which must be an honorable and sure peace. (Moniteur.)
THIRTIETH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Austerlitz, 12th Frimaire, year 14.
The 6th Frimaire, the emperor, upon receiving the communication of the full powers of Messrs. de Stadion and de Guilly, offered previously an armistice, for the purpose of sparing the effusion of blood, if the enemy really had a mind to make an arrangement and come to a definitive accommodation.
But it was easy for the emperor to perceive that the enemy had other projects; and the hope of success could not come to the enemy but from the side of the Russian army, he easily conjectured that the negotiations were no longer any thing more than a ruse de guerre to lull his vigilance.
The 7th at nine o'clock in the morning, a cloud of Cossacks, supported by the Russian cavalry, made the advanced posts of prince Murat fall back, surrounded Vischau and took there 50 men on foot of the 6th regiment of dragoons. In the course of the day, the emperor of Russia repaired to Vischau, and the whole Russian army took position behind that town.
The emperor sent his aid-de-camp, gen. Savary, to compliment the emperor of Russia as soon as he was apprised of that prince being arrived at the army. Gen. Savary returned at the moment when the emperor was reconnoitering the fires of the enemy's bivouac placed at Vischau. He bestowed great praise on the good reception, the graces and good personal sentiments of the emperor of Russia, and even of the grand duke Constantine, who showed him every kind of care and attention; but it was easy for him to perceive from the series of conversations which he had for three days with about thirty coxcombs, who, under different titles, surround the emperor of Russia, that presumption, imprudence and inconsideracy would reign in the decisions of the military cabinet, as they had reigned in those of the political one.
An army thus conducted, could not be long without committing faults. The emperor's plan was from that moment to wait for these faults, and to watch the moment of profiting of them. He immediately gave orders for his army to retreat; retired by night as if he had met with a defeat, took a good position three leagues behind, caused his men to work with great orientation in fortifying it, and in erecting batteries.
He proposed an interview to the emperor of Russia, who sent him his aid-de-camp, prince Dolgorouki; this aid-de-camp might remark that every thing in the countenance of the French army denoted reserve and timidity. The placing of large guards, the fortifications making in the utmost haste, all showed the Russian officer an army half beaten.
Against the custom of the emperor, who never receives with so much circumspection flags of truce at his head quarters, he repaired himself to his advanced posts. After the first compliments, the Russian officer attempted to start political questions. He assumed upon every thing with an impertinence difficult to be imagined; he was in the most absolute ignorance
of the interests of Europe, and of the situation of the continent. He was, in one word, as a younger trumpeter to England. He spoke to the emperor as he speaks to Russian officers whom he has long provoked by his haughtiness and ill usage. The emperor contained his indignation, and this young man who has gained a considerable influence over the emperor Alexander, returned full of the idea that the French army was on the eve of its ruin. One may be convinced of what the emperor must have suffered, when it is known that towards the end of the conversation, the prince proposed to him to give up Belgium, and to place the iron crown on the head of the most implacable enemies of France. All these different steps fulfilled their intention. To beat the French army was no longer the question, but to turn and take it; it had done so much only through the cowardice of the Austrians. It is asserted that several old Austrian generals, who had made campaigns against the emperor, warned the council that it was not with such confidence they ought to march against an army in which there were so many old soldiers and officers of the first merit. They said that they had seen the emperor reduced to a handful of men, in the most difficult circumstances, insure his victory by rapid and unforeseen operations, and destroy the most numerous armies; that here, however, no advantage had been obtained; that, on the contrary, all the skirmishes of the advanced guard of the first Russian army had been to the advantage of the French army; to these observations these presumptuous youths opposed the bravado of 80,000 Russians, the enthusiasm inspired into them by the presence of their emperor, the picked corps of the imperial guards of Russia, and what they probably did not dare advance, their talents, of which they were astonished that the Austrians did not comprehend the power.
On the 10th, the emperor, from the top of his bivouac perceived with unspeakable joy, the Russian army beginning, at two cannon shot from his advanced posts, a movement in flank to turn his right. He then saw to what a pitch presumption and ignorance of the art of war had misled the councils of this brave army. He frequently repeated: "Before to-morrow evening, that army will be in my power." Nevertheless the enemy entertained a very different idea: he came up within a pistol shot of our advanced guard, deiling by a flank march on a line of four leagues in length; extending along the French army, which appeared as if it dared not move out of its position; it had but one fear, that the French army would escape it. Every thing was done to confirm the enemy in this idea. Prince Murat caused a small corps of cavalry to advance into a plain, but suddenly, as if astonished at the immense forces of the enemy, it hastily returned. Thus every thing tended to confirm the Russian general in the ill-calculated operation he had fixed on.
The Emperor caused the annexed proclamation to be placed in the order of the day. In the evening he wished to visit on foot and incognito all the night guards; but he had scarcely made a few paces ere he was recognised. It is impossible to describe the enthusiasm of the soldiers, on seeing him straw lights were in an instant placed on the tops of thousands of perches, and 80,000 men presented themselves before the emperor saluting him with acclamations; some to celebrate the fete of the anniversary of his coronation; the others saying that the army would give its nosegay to the emperor on the morrow. One of the old grenadiers came up and said to him; "Sire, you need not expose yourself, I promise you in the name of the grenadiers of the army, that you need only fight with your eyes, & that we will bring you to-morrow the standards and artillery of the Russian army to celebrate the anniversary of your coronation."
The emperor said, on entering his bivouac, which consisted of a wretched straw hovel without a roof, which the grenadiers had made for him: "This is the finest evening of my life; but I regret to think that I shall lose a number of these brave fellows, I feel how
much that will hurt me, that are truly my children, and in fact, I sometimes reproach myself with this sentiment, which I fear will end by rendering me incapable of carrying on war." Could the enemy have beheld this scene, he would have been alarmed. But rash & unthinking he continued his movements, & hastened forwards to his ruin.
The emperor immediately caused the preparations to be made for battle. He dispatched marshal Davoust, to the convent of Reggern; he was with one of his divisions, and a division of dragoons, to make head against the enemy's left wing, in order that at a signal given, it might be quite enveloped; he gave the command of the left to marshal Lannes; of the right to marshal Soult; of the centre to marshal Bernadotte, and of all the cavalry which he assembled on one point to Prince Murat. The left of marshal Lannes was supported by the Santon, a superb position which the Emperor had caused to be fortified, and on which he had caused to be placed 18 pieces of cannon. On the evening preceding the battle, he had intrusted the guard of this position to the 17th regt. of the light infantry, and certainly it could not be guarded by better troops. The division of Gen. Suchet formed the left of marshal Lannes; and that of Gen. Caffarelli his right, which was supported by the cavalry of prince Murat. The latter had in front of it the hussars and light horse under the orders of Gen. Kellerman, and the division of dragoons Valter and Beaumont, and in reserve the divisions of cuirassiers of Gens. Nansouty & d'Hautpoul with 24 pieces of light artillery.
Marshal Bernadotte, that is to say, the centre, had on its left the division of Gen. Rivand, supported on the centre by prince Murat, & on its left the division of Gen. Drouet.
Marshal Soult, who commanded the right of the army, had at his left the division of Gen. Vaudane, at the centre the division of Gen. St. Hilaire, at his right the division of Gen. Legrand.
Marshal Davoust was detached to the right of Gen. Legrand, who guarded the passages of the ponds, and of the villages of Sokolnitz and Telnitz. He had with him the division Friant & the dragoons of the division of Gen. Bourcier. The division of Gen. Gudin was to march very early in the morning from Nicholsburg to stop any of the enemy's corps which might stretch beyond the right.
The Emperor with his faithful war-companion marshal Berthier, his first aid-de-camp Col. Gen. Junot and all his staff, was in reserve with the 10 battalions of his guards, and the 10 battalions of Gen. Oudinot, of which Gen. Duroc commanded a part.
This reserve was drawn up in two lines in columns by battalion, at the distance of opening; having in the intervals 40 pieces of cannon served by the artillerymen of the guards. It is with this reserve that the Emperor had the project of rushing wherever his presence would have been necessary. We may say that this reserve alone was worth an army.
At one o'clock in the morning the Emperor mounted on horseback to visit his posts, reconnoitre the fires of the enemy's bivouacs, and received an account from the large guards of what they might have heard of the movements of the Russians. He learned that they had spent the night in drunkenness and tumultuous cries, and that a corps of Russian infantry had presented themselves at the village of Sokolnitz, occupied by a regiment of the division of Gen. Legrand, who received orders to reinforce it.
The 11th Frimaire, day at length appeared. The sun rose radiant; and this anniversary of the emperor's coronation, on which one of the finest feats of arms of the age was going to take place was one of the finest days of this Autumn.
This battle, which the soldiers persist in calling the engagement of the Three Emperors, which others call the engagement of the anniversary, and which the Emperor has called the battle of Austerlitz, will be forever memorable in the annals of the Great Nation.
The Emperor, surrounded by all his marshals waited, to give his last orders, till the horizon should be well lighted. At the first rays of the sun
the orders were given, and each marshal rejoined his corps in full gallop.
The Emperor said in passing along the front of several regiments: "Soldiers, we must finish this campaign by a clap of thunder which shall confound the pride of our enemies;" and immediately the hats on the point of the bayonets, and shouts of long live the emperor! were the true signal for action. A moment after the cannonade was heard at the extremity of the right, which the enemy's advanced guard had already passed; but the unforeseen encounter of marshal Davoust stopped the enemy short, & the engagement commenced.
Marshal Soult moved off at the same instant, marched towards the heights of the village of Pratzen with the divisions of the generals Vandamme and St. Hilaire, and entirely cut the enemy's right, all the movements of which became uncertain. Surprised by a march of flank whilst it was flying, thinking itself attacking and seeing itself attacked, it looked upon itself as half beaten.
Prince Murat moved off with his cavalry. The left, commanded by marshal Lannes, marched in echelons by regiments, as at exercise. A tremendous cannonade commenced along the whole line: 200 pieces of cannon and nearly 200,000 men made a dreadful noise; it was a real combat of giants. The armies had not yet been fighting for an hour, and the whole of the enemy's left was cut off. His right found itself already arrived at Austerlitz. The head quarters of the two emperors, who were immediately forced to march the emperor of Russia's guards, to endeavor to re-establish the communication of the centre with the left. A battalion of the 4th of the line was charged by the Russian imperial horseguards, & routed; but the emperor was not far off: perceiving this movement, he ordered marshal Bessiers to march to the succor of his right with his invincibles, and shortly after the two guards were engaged.
The success could not be doubtful: in a moment the Russian guards were routed. Colonel, artillery, standards, all were carried away. The regiment of the grand duke Constantine was crushed. He himself owed his safety only to the swiftness of his horse.
From the heights of Austerlitz, the two emperors beheld the defeat of all the Russian guards. At the same moment the centre of the army, commanded by marshal Bernadotte, advanced; three of his regiments maintained a very fine charge of cavalry. The left, commanded by marshal Lannes, attacked several times. All the charges were victorious. The division of Gen. Caffarelli distinguished itself.
The divisions of the cuirassiers seized the enemy's batteries. At one o'clock in the afternoon, the victory was decided; it had not been a single moment doubtful. Not a man of the reserve had been necessary nor had fought any where. The cannonade was no longer kept up any where, but at our right. The enemy's corps which had been surrounded and driven from all its heights, found itself in a low ground and pushed up against a lake. The emperor marched thither with 20 pieces of cannon. This corps was driven from position to position, and a horrible spectacle ensued, such as was seen at Aboukir, 20,000 men throwing themselves into the water and drowning themselves in the lakes.
Two columns, each of four thousand Russians, laid down their arms and surrendered prisoners; the enemy's whole park is taken. The result of this engagement is 40 stands of Russian colors, among which are the standards of the imperial guards; a considerable number of prisoners, the staff does not yet know them all. It had already notice of 20,000, 12 or 13 generals; at least 15,000 Russians killed remained on the field of battle. Although the reports be not yet arrived, we can at the first coup-d'oeil , estimate our loss at 800 killed and between 15 or 1600 wounded. This will not astonish military men, who know that it is only in a route that men are lost, and no other corps but the battalion of the 4th was broken. Among the wounded is Gen. St. Hilaire, who, wounded at the commencement of the engagement, re-
mained the whole day in the field of battle; he covered himself with glory. The gen's. of division, Kellerman and Walther, the gen's. of brigade Vallubert, Thiebaut, Sebastiani, and Campen, Rapp, aid-de-camp to the emperor. It was the latter who, in charging at the head of the grenadiers of the guards, took Prince Kerpnin, commander of the knights of the Imperial guards of Russia. As to the men who have distinguished themselves, it is the whole army which has covered itself with glory. It constantly charged shouting long live the emperor , and the idea of celebrating so gloriously the anniversary of the coronation further animated the soldiers.
The French army, although numerous and beautiful, was inferior in number to the enemy's army, which consisted of 105,000 men, 80,000 of whom were Russians, and 25,000 Austrians. Half of this army is destroyed; the rest has been put to the route, and the greater part have thrown down their arms.
This day will cost tears of blood to St. Petersburg. May it cause that cabinet to reject with indignation the gold of England; and may this young prince whom so many virtues called to be the father of his subjects, snatch himself from the influence of those thirty coxcombs whom England pays with art, and whose impertinencies obscure his intentions, make him lose the love of his soldiers and throw him into the most erroneous operations. Naure, by enduring him with such great quantities, called on him to be the consoler of Europe. Perfidious councils by rendering him the auxiliary of England, will place him in history in the rank of those men, who by perpetuating war on the continent, consolidated British tyranny over the ocean, and caused the misfortunes of our generation. If France cannot attain peace but on the conditions which the aid-de-camp Dolgorouki proposed to the emperor, and that Baron Novozzi-zoff was charged to bring, Russia will not obtain them, even if its army should be encamped on the heights of Montmetre.
In a more detailed relation of this battle, the staff-major will make known what each corps, each officer, each general, has done to illustrate the French name, and give a testimony of love to their emperor. On the 12th, at day break, Prince John of Lichtenstein, commander of the Austrian army, waited on the emperor at his head quarters, set up in a barn. He had a long audience of him. Nevertheless we pursue our successes. The enemy is retreating along the road from Austerlitz to Goring. In his retreat he presents his flank, the French army is already on his rear and following him with the sword in his reins.
Never was a more horrible field of battle. From the midst of immense lakes we still hear the cries of thousands of men who cannot be relieved. It will be three days before the wounded enemies can be all sent off to Brunn. It makes one's heart bleed. May so much blood shed, so many misfortunes fall on the perfidious islanders who are the cause of them! May the cowardly oligarchs of London support the burden of so many evils!
From the Babouca, 10th Frimaire. SOLDIERS,
You see before you the Russian army come to avenge the Austrian army of Ulm. They are the same battalions you have beaten at Hollabrunn, and whom you have constantly pursued to this place.
The positions we occupy are formidable, and whilst they march to turn my right, they will present me their flank.
Soldiers, I shall direct in person all your battalions; I shall keep at a distance from the fire, if with your accustomed bravery you carry disorder and confusion into the enemy's ranks; but if victory be for a moment uncertain, you will see your emperor expose himself to the first blows — for victory cannot hesitate, in this day especially, when the honor of the French infantry which imports so much to the honor of the whole nation, is at stake.
Let not your ranks be thinned under pretext of carrying off the wounded, and let each man be well penetrated with the thought that we must vanquish these stipendiaries of England, who are animated with so great a hatred against our nation.
This victory will finish our campaign, and we may take up our winter quarters, where we shall be joined by the new armies, now forming in France, and then the peace I shall make will be worthy of my people, of you and of me.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By order, the major general of the army, marshal Berthier.
Austerlitz, 12th Frimaire. SOLDIERS,
I am satisfied with you; you have in this engagement of Austerlitz, justified what I expected from your intrepidity. You have decorated your eagles with an immortal glory. An army of 100,000 men

commanded by the emperors of Russia and Austria, has been in less than 4 hours cut to pieces and dispersed; those who have escaped your swords have been drowned in the lakes.
Forty pair of colors, the standards of the imperial guards of Russia, 120 pieces of cannon, 20 generals, upwards of 30,000 prisoners are the result of this memorable day. This infantry, so much boasted of and in superior numbers, have not been able to resist your shock, and henceforth you will have no more rivals to dread. Thus in two months, this third coalition has been vanquished and dissolved. Peace can no longer be at a distance; but, as I have promised my people, before crossing the Rhine, I will only make a peace which shall give us guarantees and secure rewards to our allies.
Soldiers, when the French people placed the imperial crown on my head, I trusted to you to maintain it forever in the high splendor of glory which could alone render it valuable in my eyes. But at the same moment our enemies thought of destroying and vilifying it; and the iron crown, conquered by the blood of so many Frenchmen, they wished to oblige me to place on the head of our most cruel enemies: rash and senseless projects, that on the very day of the anniversary of your emperor's coronation, you have annihilated and confounded. You have taught them that it is easier to brave and to threaten, than conquer us.
Soldiers, when every thing that is necessary to insure the happiness and prosperity of our country shall be accomplished, I will conduct you back to France. There you will be the object of my most tender solicitudes. My people will again behold you with joy, and it will be sufficient for you to say, I was at the battle of Austerlitz, for them to answer, that is a brave fellow.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. The minister secretary of state. (Signed) H. B. MARET.
Thirty-first bulletin of the grand army.
Austerlitz, 14th Frimaire year 14. The emperor set out yesterday from Austerlitz for his advanced posts near Saletitz, where he placed himself near his bivouac. The emperor of Germany was not long in arriving there. The two monarchs had an interview which lasted two hours. The emperor of Germany did not conceal both on his side and on that of the emperor of Russia the contempt they feel for the conduct of England. They are a set of shopkeepers, he repeated, who set the continent on fire in order to secure to themselves the trade of the world.
These two princes agreed on an armistice and on the principal conditions of peace, which is to be negotiated and terminated within a few days. The emperor of Germany then informed the emperor, that the emperor of Russia likewise designed to make a separate peace; that he entirely abandoned the affairs of England, and no longer took any interest in them.
The emperor of Germany frequently repeated, "there is no doubt but that in her dispute with England, France is in the right." He solicited also a truce for the remainder of the Russian army. The emperor observed to him that the Russian army was surrounded, and that not a man could escape; but added he, "I desire to do something agreeable to the emperor Alexander, I will suffer the Russian army to pass—I will stop the march of my columns, but your majesty must promise me that the Russian army will return into Russia and evacuate Germany and Austria and Prussian Poland." Such is the intention of the emperor Alexander, replied the emperor of Germany, I can assure you, besides you may convince yourself of it in the course of the night by your own officers.
It is asserted that the emperor said to the emperor of Germany, when he asked him to come near the fire of his bivouac, "I receive you in the only palace I have inhabited for these two months past." The emperor of Germany replied laughing, ("vous teriz bon parti cette habitation, qu'elle soit votre plaisir") "It has been so much to your advantage, that I do not wonder at its pleasing you." This is as near as could be understood the words which dropped from him. The numerous suit of the two princes were not so far distant but that they heard something that was said.
The emperor accompanied the emperor of Germany to his carriage, and caused prince Lichtenstein and general prince Schwarzenberg to be presented to him; after which he returned to sleep at Austerlitz.
Every information is collecting for the purpose of writing a fine description of the battle of Austerlitz. A great number of engineers are drawing up the plan of the field of battle. The loss of the Russians has been immense. Generals Kutusov and Buxhowden were wounded. Ten or twelve generals were killed. Several aid-de-camps to the emperor of Russia, and a great number of officers of distinction, lost their lives. It is not 130 pieces of cannon, but 150, which have been taken. The enemy's columns which threw themselves into the lakes, were favored by the ice, but the cannonade broke it, and two whole columns were drowned. On the evening of the day, and for several hours during the night, the emperor rode over the field of battle & caused the wounded to be carried away; a horrible spectacle if ever there was one. The emperor mounted on a very fleet horse, galloped along as swift as lightning; nothing was more affecting than to see these brave
fellows recognise him in the field; some forgot their sufferings, and said, "At least the victory is certain;" others, "I have suffered for these eight hours, and since the beginning of the battle, I abandoned, but I have done my duty;" others, "you ought to be satisfied with your soldiers, to day." With each wounded soldier, the emperor left a guard, who caused him to be transported into the movable hospitals. It is horrible to say, that 48 hours after the battle, there were still a great number of Russians, whose wounds were not able to get dressed. All the French were so before night. Instead of 40 pair of colors, we have already had 45 brought in, and our soldiers still find the remainder of several others. Nothing can equal the gaiety of the soldiers at their bivouacs: They scarcely perceive the officer of the emperor, but they cry out to him, "has the emperor been satisfied with us?"
In passing before the 28th of the line which has a great number of conscripts of Calvados and of the Lower Seine, the emperor said to it, "I hope that the Normans will distinguish themselves to day." They kept their word. The Normans distinguished themselves. The emperor who knows the composition of each regiment said a few words, these few words arrived and spoke to the hearts of those to whom they were addressed, and became their rallying signal in the midst of the fire. He said to the 57th, "recollect it is many years since I surmounted you the Terrible." It would be necessary so to name all the regiments of the army. There was not one which did not show prodigies of bravery and intrepidity. Here indeed it might be said that death fled affrighted before our ranks, and threw himself into those of the enemy. Not a corps made a retrograde movement. The emperor said, I have fought 50 battles such as this, but I never saw one in which the victory was more decisive, and the chances so little balanced. The foot guards of the emperor were not engaged. They went with rage. When they asked to be employed, the emperor said to them "rejoice that you have not yet been in the action, you are to fall on as a reserve. So much the better if you are not wanted to day."
Three colonels of the Imperial Russian guard were taken with the general who commanded them. The hussars of this guard made a charge on the division Caffarelli. This charge cost them 300 men who remained on the field of battle. The French cavalry showed itself superior and acquitted itself admirably well.
At the end of the action the emperor sent col. Dallemange with two squadrons of his guards as partisans, to ride over the field of battle and bring in the runaways. He took several stand of colors, & 1,500 prisoners. The guards greatly regret the colonel of the horse rangers Mortland, who was killed with a grape shot, as he was charging the artillery of the Russian Imperial guards. The artillery was taken; but this brave colonel found his death. We had not one general killed. Colonel Mazas, of the 14th of the line, a brave man, was killed. Many of the chiefs of battalion were wounded. The Voltigeurs vied with the grenadiers. The 55th, 43d, 14th, 36th, 40th, 17th, but we dare mention no corps; it would be an injustice to the others, they all performed wonders. There was not a single general, an officer, a soldier but was determined to conquer or to die.
We must not conceal a trait that does honor to the enemy. The commander of the artillery of the Russian imperial guards had just lost his cannon. He met the emperor. "Sire, said he, get me shot; I have just lost my cannons." "Young man," answered the emperor, "I appreciate your tears, but one may be beat by my army and still have a title to glory." Our advanced posts are arrived at Olmutz. The empress and the whole court have fled from thence in the greatest haste. Col. Corbineau, equerry to the emperor, commander of the 5th regiment of rangers had 4 horses killed under him upon the 5th he was wounded himself, after seizing a stand of colors. Prince Murat bestows great praise on the fine manoeuvres of gen. Kellerman, on the fine charges of gens. Nansouty and d'Hau-poul, and in fine on all the generals, for one knows not whom to name, because they should all be named. The soldiers of the train have merited the praises of the army. The artillery made a dreadful havoc among the enemy. When an account was given of it to the emperor, he said: its successes give me pleasure; for I have not forgot that it was in this corps that I began my military career.
The emperor's aid-de-camp, general Savary, had accompanied the emperor of Germany after the interview, to know whether the emperor of Russia adhered to the capitulation. He found the wreck of the Russian army without either artillery or baggage, and in a frightful disorder. It was midnight: general Meerfield had been repulsed from Goding by marshal Davoust. The Russian army was surrounded, not a man could escape. Prince Czartorinski introduced gen. Savary to the emperor. "Tell your master," cried that prince, that I am going away; he has wrought many miracles; how this day has increased my admiration of him! He is predestined of Heaven, my army will require a hundred years to equal his; but can I retire with safety?" Yes, sire, answered gen. Savary, if your majesty ratifies what the two emperors of France and Germany have agreed upon in their interview. And what is it? That the Russian army shall retire home, by the
stages that shall be regulated by the emperor, and that it shall evacuate Germany and Austrian Poland. Upon this condition I have the emperor's orders to repair to our advanced posts, which have already turned you, and to give orders to protect your retreat, as the emperor wishes to respect the friend of the first consul. What guarantee must I give for that? Sire, your word. I give it you. This aid-de-camp set off in full gallop to marshal Davoust, to whom he gave orders to cease all movements and to remain quiet.
May this generosity of the emperor of the French not be soon forgotten in Russia, as the fine procedure of the emperor, who sent back 6,000 men to the emperor Paul with so much grace and so many tokens of esteem for him.
Gen. Savary conversed an hour with the emperor of Russia, and found him such as a man of heart and sense should be, whatever losses he may have experienced. The monarch asked him to give him some details of the engagement. "You were inferior to me," said he, "and, however, you were superior in all the points as attack." "Sire," answered gen. Savary, "that is the art of war, and the fruit of 15 years of glory. It is the 40th battle the emperor has fought." "That is true, he is a great warrior. For my part, it is the first time I have seen fire, I have never had the pretension to measure with you." "Sire, when you have gained experience you will surpass him, perhaps." "I shall now return to my capital. I came to the assistance of the emperor of Germany. He has made known to me that he is satisfied, I am so too."
On his interview with the emperor of Germany, the emperor told him, Mr. and M. de Colleredo, messrs. Paget and Rasumunski are all one with your minister, Cobentzel. There are the real causes of the war, and if your majesty continues to abandon yourself to these intrigues, they will ruin all your affairs and alienate the hearts of all your subjects, you who have so many qualities to be happy and beloved.
An Austrian major having presented himself at the advanced posts, with dispatches from Mr. de Cobentzel for Mr. de Stadine, at Vienna; the emperor said, "I will have nothing to do with that man, who had sold himself to England to pay his debts, and who has ruined his house and his nation by following his sister's advice."
The emperor took the greatest notice of Prince John of Lichtenstein. He frequently said, "How is it when one has men of great distinction, that one can suffer one's self to be led by fools and intrigues. In fact, prince John of Lichtenstein is one of the most distinguished characters, not only for his military talents, but for his qualities & knowledge. It is confidently asserted that the emperor said after his conference with the emperor of Germany, "That man has made me commit a fault, for I could have followed up my victory and taken the whole Russian and Austrian armies, but however, there will be some tears the less shed."
Thirty-Second Bulletin of the Grand Army.
Austerlitz, December 6 1805. Gen. Friant, at the battle of Austerlitz, had 4 horses killed under him. Cols. Comou and Demoustier distinguished themselves. The traits of courage are so numerous, that they were reported to the emperor he said, "I need all my power to be able to recompense worthy these brave men."
The Russians, in fighting, have the habit in laying down their knapsacks; and the whole Russian army having been put to flight, they were taken possession of by our soldiers. A great quantity of baggage was also taken, and the soldiers have found in them much money.
Gen. Bertrand, who had been distinguished after the battle with a squadron of the guards has brought in a great number of prisoners, 19 pieces of cannon and many baggage waggons well filled. The number of pieces of cannon taken up to this time amounts to 170.
The emperor> The emperor testified some dissatisfaction that plenipotentiaries had been sent to him the day before the battle, and that the diplomatic character had been prostituted. It is worthy of M. Cobentzel, whom the whole nation regards as one of the principal authors of all its calamities.
Prince John of Lichtenstein is come to meet the emperor at the castle of Austerlitz. The emperor has granted him a conference of several hours. It is remarked that the emperor conversed freely with this general officer, who has concluded with marshal Berthier an armistice of the following tenor.
M. Talleyrand is going to Nicolsburg, where the negotiations are to be opened.
Armistice concluded between their Imperial Majesties of France and Austria.
His majesty the emperor of the French and his majesty the emperor of Germany, desirous to reach the period of definitive negotiations for putting an end to the war which desolates the two states, have agreed as a preliminary to begin by an armistice, which shall continue until the conclusion of a definitive peace, or until the rupture of negotiations; and in this case the armistice shall not cease until fifteen days after that rupture, and the cessation of the armistice shall be notified to the plenipotentiaries of both powers, & at the head quarters of both armies.
The conditions of the armistice are:
1. The line of both armies shall be in Moravia, the circle of Iglau, the circle of Znaïm, the circle of Brunn, that part of the circle of Olmutz upon the right bank of the small river of Tozeboska, opposite to Presnitz as far as it empties itself into the March, and the right bank of the March as far as the mouth of that river into the Danube, including however Presnitz; but no French or Austrian troops shall be stationed within a distance of 5 or 6 leagues round Houchitz, on the right bank of the March.
The line of the two armies shall besides comprehend, in the territory to be occupied by the French army, the whole of Lower and Upper Austria, the Tyrol, the state of Venice, Carinthia, Styria, Carniola, the county of Goritz and Istria in short, in Bohemia, the circle of Montabor, and all the country on the east of the road from Tabor to Linz.
II. The Russian army shall evacuate the Austrian states, as well as Polish Austria, viz Moravia and Hungary within fifteen days, and Galicia within a month. The order of its march shall be traced, so that it may be always known where it is, as well as to prevent all misunderstanding.
III. There shall not be made in Hungary any kind of levy en masse, nor insurrections; and in Bohemia no kind of extraordinary levy; no foreign army shall be permitted to enter the territory of the House of Austria.
Negotiations on each side shall meet at Nicolsburg, to proceed immediately on the business of negotiations, in order to establish promptly peace and harmony between the two emperors.
Done interchangeably between us the under signed, the marshal Berthier, minister of war, major gen. of the grand army, charged with full powers from his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and prince de Lichtenstein, lieut. gen. charged with full powers from his majesty the emperor of Austria, king of Hungary, &c.
At Austerlitz, the 15th Frimaire, year 14 (5 Dec. 1805)
Signed, Marshal BERTHIER. J. Prince de LICHTENSTEIN, lieut. gen.
NEW YORK, March 10.
We stop the press to announce the receipt of intelligence from the European continent of a very important nature. The official bulletins of the grand army, to the 5th Dec. are in our possession. They reached us at a late hour last evening, in time to give merely a brief abstract of their contents.
In the actions which succeeded that described by Berthier in Thursday's Mercantile Advertiser, the French have been so completely victorious, that an armistice has been agreed to be tween Austria and France, preparatory to a definitive peace. It is among the conditions, that the French shall occupy Upper and Lower Austria, the Tyrol, the state of Venice, Carinthia, Styria, Carniola, the county of Goritz & Istria; in short, within Bohemia, the circle of Montabor and all the country to the east of the road from Tabor to Linz. The Russian army is to evacuate the Austrian states, Austrian Poland, Moravia and Hungary, and the two Gallicias, & are to return home. Of 80,000 Russians, which formed the quota furnished for the coalition, one half has been cut off; and the survivors, without artillery or baggage, and surrounded by the French, had no hope of escaping but by surrendering themselves prisoners. This armistice was concluded on the 6th Dec at Austerlitz.
The action which has thus terminated the war between the 3 emperors is represented as being without a parallel in ancient or modern times.
A passenger in the Frances Ann, to whom we acknowledge ourselves indebted for the papers containing the accounts, informs us that official advices were received at Bordeaux on the 25th Dec. that 10,000 English and 6,000 Russians had been debarked for Hanover, and that on the 14th marshal Augereau had orders to proceed thither by forced marches, at the head of an army of 70,000.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated the 25th Dec. to a respectable house in New York.
"Last night we received the official account of a peace having been agreed on between the French German and Russian emperors. Great Britain is now left alone to continue the contest. It is however the opinion that a general peace will take place, in which England will be included."
A letter dated Bordeaux, the 30th Dec. from a respectable source, has been received in this city, which states that the differences between France and Prussia had been settled, and that the latter had given permission to the former, to march her troops through the Prussian dominions, with the view, it is presumed, of attacking the English.
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