The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-05-06 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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NUMBER 113.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 6, 1806.
[VOLUME 2.]
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 25   Wheat, 1   Flour—superfine, 6   fine, 5 50   Corn Meal—per bushel, 75   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 58  
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to the subscribers, by Doctor James Warrell and Rebecca his wife, bearing date the 22nd of June 1805, to secure the payment of a purchase made of Wilshire M. Lewis, executor of Francis Lewis, deceased—  Will be sold on the premises, on Friday the 9th of May next, one TRACT OF LAND , conveyed in said trust, lying in the County of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond, and containing four hundred and ninety-three acres more or less, together with one negro man Austin and one negro woman Rachel, two Bay Horses, three milch Cows, three Heifers and one Waggon and Gear; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £1515 19s. 6d. current money of Virginia, due the said Wilshire M. Lewis, executor of Francis Lewis deceased, together with expenses attending the execution of said trust, in the following payments as expressed in said Deed of Trust viz. One moiety thereof for ready money, with interest on the amount of said purchase £1515 19s. 6d. from the 21st day of February 1804 to the 21st Feb. 1806, except 553 dolls. which has already been paid, and the residue payable in two years from the 21st February last 1806, with interest thereon from the aforesaid 21st February 1806, payable the said interest annually. A Deed of Trust on the property will be required.
JOHN PROSSER, } Trustees. WM. MONCURE, }  At the same time and place will be held, the remainder of the stock and plantation utensils on said farm on a credit of 6 months, for all sums above ten dollars, with bond & approved security. Also will be hired, the time of three likely Negroes until Christmas next.  April 18. tdf.
IN AN INJUNCTION. Chesterfield County March Court, 1806. Edward Burnett, Plaintiff. Against John Penickoff, Defendant.  THE defendant not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the Plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, do appear here on the first day of May next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of this county.  A copy. TH: WAT: WATKINS. c. (2np.)
In King William County Court, March 26th, 1806. John M. King, Jr. Plaintiff. Against John Mitchell, Jr. Defendant.  THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said deft. do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers, printed in the city of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.  A Copy. T. A. ROBERT POLLARD, C. C. tfd.
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, containing 640 acres, extending upwards of a mile on James River, nearly opposite to the Wetherbee estate; one fourth of it only is cleared; there is a Dwelling House on it, & it has a good landing and fishing place. This land is worth the attention of any person who wants a seat on James River, or wishes to realize a great bargain may be had, as (to discharge an encumbrance) it will be offered at much lower price than the kit purchaser gave for it seven years ago. Fielding Lewis Esq. of Charles City will be good enough to show the land; plots of it may be seen in the hands of Mr. Lewis, and Doctor Adams of Richmond, and terms known from J. G. Peachy of Williamsburg.
A joining the above tract is one of the most beautiful farms on James River, which has attached to it about 1600 acres; this may be had also, if it should suit a purchaser to take the whole; the improvements on this estate are, a dwelling house with 4 rooms on a floor, a kitchen and laundry, a large barn and stable, an ice house, a smoke house, a large garden well inclosed, an orchard and many choice fruit trees. The purchaser may have, from 7 to 15 years credit, paying a moderate interest.  T. G. PEACHY. (1awth.)
LAND—FOR SALE. THE subscriber is authorized to dispose of between two & 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 installments, to carry interest from the time of sale—the payments 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 Peachy'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 fair purchasers, and will be shown to any person desiring to view it, by Mr. Drury Liveston, 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 HENDREN, Agent for Charles Carter of Shirley. (1awth.)
WILL SELL, on a credit of one, two and three years, my HOUSES and LOTS on the Hill near Mr. Rutherford's mills. The houses are convenient and nearly finished, and the lots newly and well enclosed. The situation is a beautiful one, and will afford an eligible residence to a person having business on the borders of the Canal, or in the lower part of the town.  JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. April 8. now
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, a Negro LAD about 22 years of age, about 5 feet ten inches high, with very thick lips, and very black; had on a checked Virginia cloth short coat and waistcoat, his pantaloons of plain purple, the same manufactured. Any person who will deliver the said lad to me in Powhatan, shall receive the above reward.
ISHAM RANDOLPH. His name is AMPEY; he is accustomed to horses and serving in the house. April 11. fsw
Richmond County Court, March Term, 1806.
IN CHANCERY. George Jeffer, Plaintiff. Against John Donaway & John Woollard, Defendants.  THE Defendant, John Donaway, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state. On the motion of the Plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant, do appear here on the first Monday in June next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be published in the Enquirer, printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Court-house, of this county. And it is further ordered, that the defendant, Woollard, do not pay, convey away, or secrete, the debts and effects in his hands due or belonging to the said Donaway, but retain the same, subject to the future order of the court.
A Copy. Teste, B. MCCARTY, C. R. C. March 28. F sm.
The Subscriber being desirous to remove to the Western Country, will offer for sale at public auction, in the Town of New-Ganton, on the third day of July next,
THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND called Bear Garden, containing by estimation nearly five hundred acres, one hundred and forty-nine of which are low grounds of very superior quality. The extraordinary and well-known fertility of this Land makes it useless to say much about it, it is without doubt among the most valuable spots on James River. At the same time and place will be held, a complete Grist Mill and Distillery, with about one hundred acres of Land, including nine acres of low ground at the ferry, which has once sold for thirty pounds per acre: this tract is adjoining the one above mentioned, and will be sold either with or without it to accommodate purchasers; the two united would make a most complete establishment. The terms of sale for either or both, will be one fourth of the purchase money in hand, another fourth on the first day of January next, when a legal title and possession will be given, and the balance in two annual installments, secured by a deed of trust on the property. Mr. Johnston the overseer will show the land to any person disposed to purchase.
PEYTON HARRISON. April 29. etdf.
FOR SALE.
Three valuable PLANTATIONS, viz: ONE containing 1200 acres of land, situated in the county of King & Queen, within five miles of Dunkirk, of this tract 600 acres are cleared, well enclosed and in high cultivation; it is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, wheat and corn, and for several years past, has been as productive as any in the country; the other 600, has ever been remarked for the quantity and excellence of its timber, for which a great price can be obtained on the spot. This farm is well furnished with every thing necessary for the accommodation of an overseer and negroes, and for securing a crop, it is level and well watered; from 200 to 300 bushels of wheat, may be yielded the next fall, to the greatest advantage—My manager, Mr. Meadows, will ride over this land, with any one wishing to purchase.
Also, a tract of 1000 acres in Essex, within ten miles of Tappahannock in a very wealthy neighbourhood; most of this land, is peculiarly adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and grass. It is in good cultivation, and well enclosed. There is on this farm from 75 to 100 acres of meadow, which is as rich as any in this state. My overseer, Mr. Hill, will show this land, and Major A. Ritchie, is fully authorized to dispose of it.
I also offer for sale, MOUNT CLEMENT, the seat on which I reside; it is believed that there are few tracts in the state, uniting more advantages, or that can boast of so much beauty: it is situated in a mile and a half of Tappahannock, & affords as fine a view of the Rappahannock, as any on the river. Mount Clement is watered on one side, for more than a mile, with a broad navigable creek, from which abundance of fish may be taken at every season; it contains by old survey 550 acres. 840s of this plantation is very rich low grounds, and in high cultivation. Several hundred dollars worth of wood may be held annually from it, without injury to the estate. There is on this estate, a brick dwelling house, in good repair, 62 feet long, and 24 wide, and all necessary out-houses lately repaired. I shall forbear a minute description, as I presume any one wishing to purchase, will view the premises.
I also wish to sell 200 or 300 acres near the Bolingbroke Green. The terms of sale will be one fourth in three months, the balance in two years, the ultimate payment to be secured by deed of trust. The negroes on the above plantations, with valuable reams of every kind, with fine flocks of cattle, hogs & sheep, with a variety of the best utensils, the purchasers may have by paying a fair valuation, on reasonable credit.
EDWIN UPSHAW. My terms will be communicated by John Horace Upshaw, Esq. on application. Mount Clement, April 11. (f)
LANDS IN CUMBERLAND FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 11th April, 1801, recorded in Cumberland Court-Office, to me executed by James Deane Francis B. Deane, and Thomas M. Deane, to secure certain sums of money, due by them to Joseph Gallego—I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on the 26th day of May next, at Cumberland court, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, being part of the property, thereby conveyed, viz:
One tract containing one hundred and thirty seven acres, more or less, situate in the county of Cumberland, six miles above the Court House, being a tract purchased by the said Deane, from Parton Clanton, as will appear by reference to the deed of sale on record, in the said County Court.
One tract containing two hundred and five acres, more or less, situate in Cumberland, on the fourth side of the road, leading to the Court House, one mile distant below the same, bounded by lands of William Beverley Langhorne, and by lands of John Ford.
The first of the above tracts, is said to contain prime tobacco land, and valuable timber; the other is nearly half cleared.
N. B. By the consent of all parties interested, the sale will take place on the 26th day of May next, as above stated, and the terms of payment will be one and two years credit, the purchasers to give bonds bearing interest, and approved security.
M. B. POTTAUX. April 15. (tdf.)
Seat of Government.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, April 7.
SPANISH AFFAIRS.
Debate on the motion of Mr. J. Randolph to publish the President's message.
(Continued.)
MR. FINDLEY said, that the question before the House was only a motion for amending the secret journal from which the injunction of secrecy was taken off, by inserting the President's confidential communication; yet by attending to the argument of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph), it would appear that he was engaged in supporting articles of impeachment against the high officers of the government, and against them only, but also against a respectable majority of this house, as if he had been vested with authority to censure and denounce their legislative measures on their own floor, when the subjects were no longer before the House. But, Mr. Speaker, no motion has been laid on your table for impeaching the conduct of these high executive officers, nor can any motion be admitted to enable a member of the minority to impeach the majority. It is contrary to good order, it is an outrage on decency to defame the character, or impeach the conduct in this way, of public officers or citizens on this floor where they cannot answer for themselves. It has never been admitted to other public bodies in the U. S. nor in Congress, till it was introduced by the member from Virginia; and fortunately it is peculiar to him alone to entertain the House with tales brought from out of doors, or from the whispers behind our bar, and with unsupported slanders on the administration and officers of the government.
This is not the first time he (Mr. R.) has attacked the respectable character of the secretary of state in this rude manner on this floor. This manner of doing it is entirely improper. If Mr. R. had a charge against him, he ought to have moved for an enquiry into the conduct of that high officer, as has been done not long since with another respectable head of a department; but this would not have answered the gentleman's purposes of slander. The secretary of state would have had the opportunity of defending his own character.
But, Mr. Speaker, what is the charge for which the secretary is so vehemently denounced? It is some sentences of a confidential conversation told in Mr. R.'s own manner. It is true, indeed, that that gentleman is in the habit of entertaining the House with scraps of confidential conversations, but surely he knows that the House cannot take his statements for vouchers. He knows, and this House knows, that he has already had to correct on this floor a statement which he had rudely made of part of a confidential conversation he had had with the secretary of the treasury, but even the correction it is justly presumed to have been defective: it was not the whole truth. The House does not receive the assertion of any member instead of vouchers, not even on a motion for impeachment or a complaint of contempt. In such cases testimony is required. When the gentleman's habits in this House are considered, and the evident resentment which he declares to be irreconcilable, and which he expresses in a manner not to be mistaken, against the secretary of state, we are justified not only in receiving his assertions with some abatement of confidence, but with suspicion.
Mr. F. said, the gentleman from Virginia has this day as on former days, laid a great deal about France, that we were about to give money to France, to give a bribe to France, &c. Does the gentleman dream about France at nights, and retail his dreams in this House in days, or is his imagination always in a dreaming state. If we are to judge from the defectorials of his arguments perpetually wandering from his subject before the House, dragging in subjects that have no bearing on the question, flying from one subject to another, without coherence, we might justly presume that the last and many other of his arguments were the dreaming effusions of a vivid imagination highly disordered.
Mr. F. taking the secret journals now made public, in his hand, read the resolution agreed to with shut doors, declaring that the appropriation which was made towards defraying the expense which may be incurred in the purchase of the Spanish territories, lying on the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and eastward of the Mississippi. This resolution, he said, was the foundation of the bill now enacted into a law, with such a change of language as has been usually made latently in such cases respecting our foreign relations. Mr. F. turned to another resolution, moved and supported and voted for by the gentleman from Virginia himself, authorizing the President to make a settlement of existing differences between the U. S. and the court of Madrid, by making an arrangement between the two governments which shall secure an ample barrier to Spain on the side of Mexico, and to the U. S. the countries watered by the Mississippi, and to the eastward of it. Both these resolutions were carried to the President agreeing to the order of the House, by the gentleman from Virginia himself and another member.
Mr. F. said he voted against the second resolution, because the subject belonged to the treaty-making power over which this house had no control, except where grants of money were required; but it was carried, and it was Mr. R. who prepared, moved, supported, and presented to the President both resolutions. The same gentleman who has so frequently on this floor in his reveries about France, asserted that there was no Spain, no presence, that Spain was in France, &c. and on this wild assertion he grounds his bill more wild assertions, that we are giving money for a bribe to France. Does he never reflect in his dreams, that he has given from under his own hand, confirmed by his official vote in the House, that there is a Spain with whom the U. S. should make an exchange of territory, and to whom we ought to grant an ample barrier on the side of Mexico. That there is a court of Madrid with whom it is competent for the U. S. to make arrangements. There is not a word about France in either of the resolutions, nor in the law, nor in any part of the proceedings. This is evident to every citizen who reads the journals of the secret proceedings. Mr. F. asked how the gentleman reconcile his frequent and bold assertions, that there was no Spain, no Spanish territory &c. with his deliberate and solemn official act directly in opposition to his assertions? How at this time with these journals before him, could he have the effrontery to declare that the United States were irrecoverably dishonored by these transactions?
But he says, in proof of this assertion, that the ship, with the instructions, &c. is gone to Nantz, in France, instead of Coruna in Spain. What sort of proof is this? Why did he not tell the whole truth? Why did he not tell the House that the ship carried the appointment of envoy extraordinary, and instructions to our minister at the court of France, to go to the court of Spain to assist our ministers at Madrid, in negotiating at that court, agreeably to the gentleman's own resolution, and the law passed for that purpose by Congress? No. So much candor would not have answered the gentleman's purposes.
But a few days since that gentleman informed the House that the ship had failed, and taken the money with her before the appropriation was made, &c. Presently it got into the newspapers, that a great many tons of specie, he believed, above sixty, were carried away in that ship. Every member who understood the subject knew that the assertion was wholly unfounded. They knew that money was never sent in this way for such purposes. They knew that that object was always accomplished by providing a credit for bills to be drawn when the negotiation was completed. That this was the case at present, any member may be informed by enquiring at the proper source, but he would take no notice of several other such misrepresentations calculated to impose on the House, and to occasion falsehoods to be published in the newspapers.
Mr. F. said, that he was opposed to publishing the secret journal, though he knew they would operate to correct numerous unfair allusions that had been made to them by the gentleman from Virginia, on some occasions with open doors, that they would convince the citizens that the proceedings with respect to Spain, had no analogy to, or bearing on our commercial relations with Britain, and will show what confidence is to be placed in the gentleman's assertions. But the unprecedented publication, not only while the negotiation was depending, but before it had commenced, being calculated to defeat it, agreeably to the gentleman's with so frequently expressed, he Mr. F. voted against taking off the injunction of secrecy, until the issue of the negotiation was known, agreeably to all former precedents in similar cases. He said, he would also vote against publishing the President's communications, not only because the design was to defeat the negotiation, but to destroy confidence between the executive and the legislature, and between our government, and foreign nations; but for this reason he said he would with them published, to correct the disorderly misrepresentations made of them by the gentleman from Virginia on the floor.
Mr. F. said the gentleman has charged the majority of this House with giving money to purchase peace with Spain, who refused to negotiate with us, and took measures that would lead to war with Britain, while negotiation with that nation was depending. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman gives a mistaken view of the case. With Spain there was no negotiation depending for the purchase of Florida. A negotiation had taken place about settling the boundaries of Louisiana; but the parties had differed in opinion. The President might have very properly negotiated for the purchase of the territory to very desirable to us, and might have laid the treaty before Congress for their approbation and provision; and in so doing have thrown the responsibility on them. But he, no doubt for good reasons, chose to have the approbation of Congress, and provision for the object before he commenced the negotiation. This he has obtained, but not in time for the negotiation to have yet been begun.
It is well known that with respect to the imprisonment of our seamen, a real and unequivocal act of hostility, negotiation has been attempted with Britain during the whole course of the former and present European war, but without effect. When at one period it seemed to be agreed, but it was afterwards clogged with insidious exceptions. Last summer, after the had been authorized, the minister of the U. S. at the court of London, after other attempts to negotiate had failed, gave into that court a sensible and spirited memorial, to which no answer was given when we received the latest information. Therefore the whole amount of negotiation with Britain on those subjects amounts to this, that the U. S. perseveringly endeavored to negotiate, and Britain as perseveringly declined negotiation.
Mr. F. concluded by saying, that as he had no intention when he rose to follow the gentleman through all his extravagant wanderings, he would detain the House no longer.
MR. FISK. I shall with some reluctance vote against amending the journal. It is my will at all times to bring before the public every matter of importance to the public agents, whenever the good of the country admits of it. I conceive, however, this communication to be confidential, and that it would involve a breach of faith to the other departments now to publish it. We are told to day for our consolation, that some members have voted with their eyes open, to truckle to France, in order to coerce Spain, and that others have voted to the same effect ignorantly. I, however, am one of those who remain obstinate in my conviction, in spite of all the information of the gentleman from Virginia. I believe we have acted as our duty required, and as justice to our constituents demanded. We are asked what is the situation of this country with regard to Spain and G. B. and where the injury towards us lies? Is it with Spain? If the gentleman from Virginia speaks the truth, we have no ground of complaint against Spain as to territorial aggression—for it will be recollected that that gentleman when our doors were shut, said that the boundary line claimed by Spain, was on this side of the country where those aggressions took place, and that when the negotiation took place between France and the U. S. Spain entered a cave at against our acquiring this country. And in his opinion by the treaty with France we acquired no territory east of the Iberville. There was, it is true, an outrage committed by officers of Spain within the acknowledged jurisdiction of the U. S. But what are the facts attending this affair? The moment representation was made to the governor of the Floridas, he declared the aggression unauthorized—and promised to make a full and fair enquiry into the circumstances attending
it. Does this look like fatted hostility on the part of Spain? No, it ought to be received as a sufficient disavowal of any such hostile intention. This information we have from official documents on our tables. Let me now ask what is our situation relative to G. Britain? Has she not committed lawless aggressions on our commerce and continued to impress our seamen for years past? Under these circumstances, what ought to be the policy of this government? Ought we forthwith to declare war against Spain, while we negotiate with Britain? The gentleman from Virginia says he is not for declaring war against Spain; but the resolution which he proposed contained a proposition for raising a number of troops to repel the aggressions of Spanish subjects. Let me ask then whether it is probable that the raising additional troops would be less likely to produce war than a mere commercial regulation. But it is said that Spain is under the control of France; that she is indeed in a state of bondage to France, and it is enquired whether it would be just to receive this country from a government in such a state of vassalage? But if Spain is in this state, are we therefore to renounce our own interest? Or is our obligation to pursue that interest, by the means in our power to be lessened? If Spain fees fit to suffer herself to be controlled by France, I am not one of those who are for crossing the water to be the guardian of her rights. I am not so much of a republican yet. In this country this species of republicanism belongs exclusively to that gentleman tho' he has not the honor of being the original inventor. The despots of Europe have long understood it. The emperors of Germany and Russia with the king of Prussia, were situated by it in the conquest and division of Poland, and the same would have led us to war with Spain and a conquest of the Floridas. It is said to be absolutely necessary to raise an army, as the frontiers could not be defended by militia. But I believe that this is not true. I believe on the contrary that the militia are able and ready to defend the country whenever it shall be in danger. As to the government of G. Britain, we are told we have assumed a hostile attitude to her. How? By barely going into commercial regulations? Have we not a right to do this; and has G. Britain a right to complain of what she herself daily practices? But the gentleman it seems is principally against the negotiation with Spain, because of the effect it will have on our affairs with G. B.
It seems then that the gentleman is not disposed to shrink from war when it would carry him to his true point. With G. Britain he sees war in all its horrors; but when we come to Spain, he says unless we take hostile measures towards her, Britain will take umbrage. The gentleman says, he and his friends with and are perfectly ready to resist the aggressions of both powers. But let me ask how? When measures were proposed to be taken with Great Britain, he deprecated her power and the danger of a conflict with her, with a prophetic spirit and in glowing colours he painted the dismal scene, our coasts invaded, our towns in flames, our citizens flying to the mountains for shelter. Should we realize this prediction, I can tell the gentleman for his consolation that undoubtedly some guardian British angel will protect him from harm, and by the hand conduct him from the scene of destruction, to some place of safety.
I was really at a loss to discover the motives of the gentleman, when he brought so often to our view the egregious folly, weakness or weakness of one of the heads of departments. At every turn of his discourse we met with acrimony against, or a denunciation of this officer. If there is any truth in the charges he has preferred, he ought to bring them fairly before the House and institute an enquiry. But to assault the character of a man in this side way, is a piece of cruelty and breach of good conduct which ought not to be suffered. If that character be guilty, his conduct ought to be properly inquired into; but I fear the gentleman from Virginia, in these remarks, had a different view. The other half way house—I believe that he has engendered ideas on this subject in his own brain, until not being any longer able to keep them, he has divulged them to the House. I will say he is the only man whom I have heard say a word on the subject.
The present question is to publish the message of the President. This once effected, all the documents may be called for. We shall be told it will be incomplete without the documents from our foreign agents. I believe this to be a branch of one and the same system, the effect of which will be to destroy the harmony essential to the government. When the President made this communication to the two Houses, he informed us that it would not in his opinion be prudent to communicate it to the only while great national affairs were depending; nor would we be authorized to do it, in my opinion, without consulting the other branch of the legislature. Under these impressions I am decidedly against publishing it at present. I have heard with regret the remarks of the gentleman from Virginia made this and the other day; and particularly the denunciation of one of our heads of departments, relative to a production which we have just reason to admire, and respecting a man who has served his country for thirty years in various high stations. I hold a very different opinion on this point from the gentleman from Virginia. My confidence is unshaken in the gentleman he denounces, nor do I believe the confidence of the nation is shaken.
(Debate to be continued.)
Pursuant to a Decree of Carolina Court, will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, on Friday the 9th of next month:
THE Tract of Land in Carolina county, known by the name of NEED-WOOD, the late place of residence of Barwell Roberts, deceased, containing by estimation about seventy acres. This land is situated on the large road about eighteen miles below the court-house. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser upon his giving bond and approved security.
April 25. tdf. FIVE COMMISSIONERS
TO BE RENTED,
A BRICK HOUSE, near that of Mr. R. Gordon, on the Hill, calculated to accommodate a small family comfortably; attached to it half acre of ground well inclosed.
December 7. JAS. GREEN

From French papers.  The Moneur of the 17th inst. in a note on Lord Castlereagh's speech upon presenting the treaties with foreign powers, contains the following observations. The note refers to that part of the speech in which he expressed his anxiety to have the treaties undergo parliamentary discussion:—  "Before the discussion shall have commenced, the opinion of the continent will be determined. There will be no occasion for the debates of the English parliament to draw all the consequences from this imprudent publication, of which it is susceptible."  "It results from these treaties of co-operation, accretion, and coalition, &c."  "1st. That the coalition was decided and concluded in the month of April; that is to say, three months before the territory of Genoa had requested to be united to France."  "2d. That with a simple promise of three millions, intended, according to Lord Castlereagh, for no other purpose than that of 'extending the British power,' she armed in her cause Russia and Austria; that as she only disbursed these three millions by monthly instalments, she acquired the power of overturning the continent, of making all its foreigners as in contradiction to the known interests, of rendering them subservient to her plans, and the orders of her commissaries, without incurring any other expense than the moderate sum of about one million sterling. So far England without doubt had made an excellent calculation."  "3d. That England certainly had not required more than this million sterling to effect this powerful diversion, but that, in doing so, she placed France in a situation to conquer Genoa, Venice and Naples; that she has poured into France upwards of two hundred millions of livres, in contributions—that she has fully established this principle, acknowledged that for more than a century throughout Europe—that the alliance of England has always ended in the ruin of those princes who were so imprudent as to accede to it; a principle, the truth of which was confirmed not long ago, by the fate of the Stadtholder and the king of Sardinia, as it is also, at this moment, by the misfortunes of Austria, and the fall of the king of Naples; while, on the contrary, the alliance of France, always favorable for the princes who engage in it, brings along with it aggrandizement and prosperity; witness Bavaria, Wirttemberg and Baden—Should England ever excite a fourth coalition, Austria, who lost Belgium by the first, and the left bank of the Rhine by the second, Tyrol, Suabia and the Venetian territory by the third, may probably lose her crown by the fourth."  "4th. That the Austrians and Russians, who so warmly resisted being in the pay of England, of having even any connection with her imposed upon Europe; that the same man (M. de Stadion) who is at present at the head of the Austrian councils, had already commenced his administration in these scandalous negotiations, that Russia did nothing else but resume the part which she has continually supported for the last fifteen years. The three coalitions took place under the reigns of three different Russian sovereigns, Catherine, who possessed genius, suffered herself, notwithstanding, to be drawn into the first; but she restricted herself to plans for inciting the other powers. Like an able and experienced sovereign, like a monarch who well understood the extent of the influence and the situation of her empire, she was cautious of engaging herself farther."  "When the second coalition took place, Paul ordered his army to march; but on the first reverse, he withdrew his troops; he acknowledged his error; he hastened to return to a system, in union with the interests of his empire; he renewed his connection with France, and restored his policy to its natural situation."  "Alexander, young and inexperienced, fell into all the snares of the English; allowed himself to be seduced by their declamations and their eulogiums; and scoring the example of his predecessor, he overturned whatever good had been done by him. Not content with having sent his armies into Germany, he marched himself—Thus he had an opportunity of seeing with his own eyes, the destruction of that phantom, of that colossus of military reputation Catherine began to create, but of which she was not the dupe; for she well comprehended the difference which existed between the Russian soldiers and the French people."  "5th. That the most extravagant credulity had suffered to all these treaties; that they who dictated or prepared them, supposed that the Emperor Napoleon had neither eyes, ears or judgement; that this army of 500,000 Frenchmen, which all Europe know could be increased to a million of soldiers, was to remain chained on this side of their boundaries; that their ripple row of fortresses, with which the frontiers of France are bristled, contained inhabitants for no other purpose than to deliver up the keys of the citadels to the first Colliacks who should come to demand them; that all these sublime combinations, all these negotiations so far advanced in the month of April, would be confirmed & crowned by great results in the month of Dec. In fact, it was in the month of Dec. that all these great consequences took place, that the Emperors of Russia & Germany found themselves too happy, the one to obtain from the Emperor of the French the reformation of Vienna & his States, the other to return to St. Petersburg, with the feeble remains of his army."  "6th. Finally, that there was but one thing wanting to these powers, to be initiated by England; and, in so far, the English government has sufficiently manifested the contempt which she has for her Allies, in thus giving to the world secret treaties, the publication of which cannot but be very disagreeable and injurious to the sovereigns who have had the weakness to accede to them. Out of fourteen articles of these 'Treaties,' said Lord Castlereagh, 'five are of a nature not to be published.' This suppression is an additional proof of the perfidy of the Cabinet of London. After having discovered so many things which it should have concealed for the honor of its allies, it was unwilling that the imagination should halt. We shall make up for its silence, and reveal this grand mystery. The following are the stipulations contained in these five articles:—  "1st. That it shall be restored to Holland."  "2d. The House of Orange shall be reinstated in its dignity of Stadtholder."  "The fortresses on the Meuse shall be delivered up as cautionary towns, and garrisoned by Austrians and Russians."  "Savoy and the country of Nice, shall be united to Piedmont."  "Finally, if the success should be equal to what is hoped, the city of Lyons is to pass under the dominion of the King of Sardinia."  "Must not the British Cabinet and its Agents have possessed extraordinary ability to have given any kind of credulity to such allusions?"  PARIS, February 16.  This day, his majesty gave a diplomatic audience. The Court was extremely numerous and brilliant, and the Emperor wore his favorite uniform. Cardinal Ruffo, whose route we have traced to Lyons, has returned; it is thought he is gone to Geneva, where he is to wait such orders as his majesty may please to issue.  We learn from Stuttgart, that the numerous Austrian prisoners in France have received permission to return to the States of their sovereign—Many Austrian generals, among those who surrendered to the French at Ulm, and other places, are still under arrest. Their defence it is said, will be a heavy accusation against Gen. Mack, whose fate will probably be decided a few days.  Stuttgart, Feb. 10. We learn that the French have the borders of the Myn receives daily reinforcements. It is to procure more extensive cantonments, that one division has occupied the principality of Hohenlohe.  A German publication contains the following statement of territorial arrangements consequent upon the peace of Presburg:
"The cessions of Bavaria are Wurzburg and Schweinfurt, 81 1-2 square miles; 243,000 inhabitants; 2,850,000 florins."  "On the other hand Bavaria gains 619 1-2 square miles; 933,877 inhabitants; and a revenue of 6,736,000 florins, viz. the Tyrol, Trent, Brizen, the Voralberg, &c. &c."  "Wirttemberg obtains 561 2 square miles; 154,524 inhabitants; 866,000 florins."  "Baden gets 62 1-2 square miles; 183,000 inhabitants; and 700,000 florins."  "The Elector of Salzburg's cessions amount to 209 square miles; 275,237 inhabitants; and 2,100,000 florins. He gets the territories of Wurzburg, &c. which in all may be about 89 square miles; 239,331 inhabitants, and 2,900,000 florins."  "The kingdom of Italy gains 711 square miles; 1,856,000 inhabitants; and 10,000,000 florins, viz. Venice, Venetian entire, Dalmatia, &c."
NEW-YORK, April 25.  By the ship Monticello , captain Allen, from Madras and Bengal, we have received Calcutta papers to the 18th December, and the Madras Gazette of the 11th January. In these papers however, we find no news which can interest the American reader. The following paragraph is the only article we think worth publication.  [N. Y. Daily Adv. ]  The value of captures which have been announced within these ten days last past, amounts to no less a sum than eleven lack of rupees, of British property, which have fallen into the hands of the enemy almost at our door. The Melville , captured four days after leaving her Bengal pilot, is valued at    The Waldegrave, within two days sail of the Roads,  250,000    The Commerce, the fame,  150,000    The Phoenix,  250,000    Sicca Rupees  1,100,000  
And, we fear, many others, not yet known; for whilst the Bellona, the Napoleon, the Henriette, and Caroline, and perhaps other privateers, are cruising, there is no knowing to what extent they may have carried their depredations; the consequences to the trade, and the general prosperity of this great Mercantile Community, are consequently, justly apprehended to be of a serious nature.  We regret to add, that there were several Englishmen amongst the crew of the Caroline, and many Americans. The gunner and two seamen of the Waldegrave, immediately entered, and gave information of the ships expected from China, which the Caroline intended cruising for.  [Calcutta paper.]  By the ship Falcon , Cauldwell, in 43 days from Greenock, the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received a file of Greenock papers to the 12th March, and London to the 8th inclusive. They do not furnish an article of political intelligence, though ten days later than any previous advices from that quarter.
In the English High Court of Admiralty, on the 7th of March, it was decreed in the case of the ship Robert Murray , Swanson master, captured and carried into Guernsey with a cargo of sugar, that the ship and cargo be restored as claimed, reserving the question of costs and damages and captors expenses.  In the case of the Chance , Captain Brown, with a cargo of slaves, captured and sent into Jamaica, their lordships condemned the cargo, the ship having been restored by the inferior court.  Parliament had been engaged in a serious discussion on the propriety of appointing lord Ellenborough, the chief justice to a seat in the cabinet.  Stocks, March 8—3 per cent. consols 50 to 60, consols for April 18, 60 1-8 to 59 3/4.
LONDON, March 1.  Last night Paris papers to the 20th ult. were received. The following are the most prominent articles:  Paris, Feb. 8.—The head quarters of prince Joseph are at Ferentino. On the 8th February his advanced guard passed the Garigliano of Cirpiano. The army is on the march for Naples; the right commanded by General Regnier, the centre by Marshal Massena, & the left by Gen. Lecchi, commandant of the Italian troops.  MARCH 3.  It was very generally reported yesterday that an armistice had been received from the French government, tending to a negotiation between the two countries. There is no truth in the report, which has probably arisen from the circumstance of a communication having been received by the transport board, by way of Morlaix, on Saturday, which, however, is supposed to have related solely to the business of an exchange of prisoners. [It is nevertheless very probable.]  The Diligence troop of war has arrived at Deal, with a convoy of 26 sail of transports, having on board general Paget's brigade, and the 6th division of the German legion from the continent.  The admiralty board has ordered the squadron along the French coast from St. Malo to Offend, to be considerably strengthened.  Saturday government received advice of some movement on the enemy's coast, indicative of an early attack on Guernsey and Jersey, and all the light frigates and sloops at Portsmouth have been ordered to sail immediately for their defence, under the orders of capt. Griffiths, of the Constance , of 24 guns. Orders have likewise been sent to Portsmouth, to equip the Thistle of 28 guns, with all possible dispatch, to receive the flag of the Prince of Bouillon.  According to private letters from Holland all intercourse between that country and Berlin, has been prohibited by the Bavarian government.
West Indies.  BARBADOES, March 25.  By his majesty's ship Leander , from Halifax, arrived at Antigua, the following report was taken from the American ship Dorothea's logbook, which she spoke at sea on her passage from the East Indies, communicated here by his majesty's ship Hippomenes , arrived on Wednesday:  "February 4, 1806.  "At two o'clock A. M. discovered a fleet to the N. W. which gave chase to us; at half past two took in studding sails, and hove too; at three the head most ship (the Patriot ) came up with us, and proved to be French. After examining us, carried us up to the admiral; after asking several questions respecting English convoys, allowed us to proceed. They consisted of seven sail of the line and one frigate, viz.  Foudroyant 84—Admiral Oullouais. Veteran 74—Jerome Bonaparte. Le Majestueux 84—Patriot 74 L'Eole 74—Custant 74 L'Impetueux 74—Valerencie 44  "Remarks. South lat. 15, 22, S. long. 13, 25, W.  "The master was informed by the officers of the flag-ship, that they had failed from Brecht on the 14th Dec. consisting of 18 sail of the line; that they had been reduced to that number by different separations, but they would not acquaint him at what time, or for what purpose. They had captured three English ships, one with troops on board. They denied having troops on board, although the admiral's ship appeared full of them."
Domestic Intelligence.  LETTER  From the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting a statement of Goods, Wares and Merchandise, exported from the United States, during one year, prior to the first day of October, 1805.  TREASURY DEPARTMENT, APRIL 8, 1806.  Sir—I have the honor to transmit herewith a statement of goods, wares and merchandise, exported from the U. States during one year, prior to the 1st day of Oct. 1805, and amounting to 95,566,021 dollars. The goods, wares and merchandise of domestic growth, or manufacture, included in this statement, are estimated at  Dolls. 42,337,002  And those of foreign growth, or manufacture, at  53,179,019  95,566,021  Those foreign goods may be divided into three classes, viz.
1st. Articles on the importation of which no duty had been collected, they being free of duty by the laws of the U. S. amounting to  Dolls. 1,641,725  2d. Articles liable to duty, and which were, on re-exportation thereof, entitled to drawback  42,119,408  3d. Articles liable to duty, but which were not, on re-exportation thereof, entitled to drawback  9,417,796  53,179,019  The duties collected on the importation of the articles of the 3d class, and which not being paid by consumers within the U. S. are derived directly from the carrying trade, amount to dollars 1,531,618, exclusively of the additional duties, which constitute the Mediterranean fund.  It appears by the additional statement (A) that the articles of domestic growth, or manufacture, exported during the period aforesaid, may be averaged under the following heads, viz.
STATEMENT OF EXPORTS,  The produce and manufacture of the United States, commencing the 1st October, 1804, and ending the 30th September, 1805.     SPECIES OF MERCHANDISE. Quantity or value.     Fish dried or smoked 544,549   Pickled 56,770   Do. 7,207   Oil spermaceti 72,624   Whale and other fish 626,089   Whalebone 21,935   Spermaceti candles 130,535   Wood, staves & headings 42,062   Shingles 74,854   Hoops and poles 5,523   Boards, plank, & scantling 94,939   Hewn timber 18,063   Lumber of all kinds 53,380   Masts and spars 25,546   Oak bark and other dye 61,512   All manufactures of 228,142   Naval stores, tar 72,745   Pitch 13,977   Resin 9,037   Turpentine 95,640   Ashest pot 3,557   Pearl 1,575   Skins and furs 967,534   Ginseng 370,932   Beef 115,452   Pork 57,925   Hams and bacon 908,924   Tallow 12,681   Butter 1,656,724   Cheese 843,005   Lard 1,508,987   Hides 5,692   Horned Cattle 5,822   Horses 4,046   Mules 481   Sheep 6,091   Hogs 2,808   Poultry 3,302   Wheat 18,041   Indian corn 861,501   Rice 1,474   Oats 55,400   Barley 7,185   Buckwheat 90   Beans 22,700   Peas 56,085   Potatoes 62,095   Apples 3,654   Flour 777,513   Meal, rye 23,455   Indian 116,131   Buck wheat 98   Bran and shorts 104   Ship stuff 1,391   Biscuit or Shipbread 90,797   Ditto 23,982   Rice 56,850   Indigo 97,184   Cotton, sea island 8,787,655   Other 29,609,428   Tobacco 71,252   Flaxseed 179,788   Flax 940   Hops 134,606   Mustard 6,540   Wax 248,494   Household furniture 141,008   Coaches and other carriages 20,279   Hats 95,098   Saddlery 23,616   Beer, porter and cider, in casks 80,225   In bottles 7,070   Boots 10,128   Shoes, silk 1,120   Leather 101,382   Candles, tallow 581,446   Wax 3,091   Soap 1,815,775   Starch 4,990   Hair powder 1,326   Snuff 23,531   Tobacco manufactured 404,929   Leather 203,231   Lead 8,000   Maple and other brown sugar 251,827  
BALTIMORE, April 28.  Charles Stewart, Isaac Hull, and Isaac Chauncy, esquires, are promoted to the rank of captains in the navy of the United States.  Commodore Rodgers, having applied to the secretary of the navy for permission to return to the United States, has obtained it. He is to be succeeded by captain James Barron, who will go out in the Chesapeake, and when in the Mediterranean will assume the command of the squadron on that station.  Captain Stewart is to have the command of the Chesapeake, and orders have been or soon will be issued to him to repair to Washington.  The Tunisian minister and his suite will, it is said, return in this frigate. We understand he is previously to visit Baltimore, Philadelphia, New-York and Boston, and that the Chesapeake will touch at Boston for him. (American.)  
NEW-YORK, April 26.  A pilot boat, full of men well armed, failed on Saturday afternoon in quest of the vessels which have been captured at the entrance of Sandy Hook by the British frigates, who have commenced an actual blockade without any formal declaration of war. This expedition is undertaken at the expence of several commercial gentlemen, who have also volunteered their services on the occasion.  A large petticoat, which had failed early on Saturday morning with provisions for the blockading squadron, was intercepted by the above pilot boat, and compelled to return. The populace assembled at the wharf, took out the provisions, loaded several carts therewith, and paraded through some of the principal streets to the alms house, where the meat was deposited for the use of the poor. Merc. Adv.  Captain Kennedy, from Teneriffe, informs us that at the time of his departure a British squadron was cruising between St. Vincent and Madeira; another between Madeira and Teneriffe; and a third consisting of 6 sail of the line, 6 frigates, and 2 brigs, off Palermo. A French brig of 18 guns had just arrived in 8 days from Cadiz, which on her passage fell in with a British corvette, and in an unsuccessful attempt to board hoisted a lieutenant and 5 men, who were detained on board the corvette. Merc. Adv.  Captain Webb, of the brig Eliza informs, that just before he left Maracaibo, orders had been received from the Governor of Caraccas, to have the militia immediately organized, and the city put in the best state of defence, as a very alarming revolt had taken place in the interior.  Captain Pelton, of the brig Ceres , from Martinique, reports, that on Friday evening, at 7 o'clock, two miles from Sandy Hook, and within one mile of Jersey shore, he was boarded by the Cambrian frigate. After examining his papers, the officer returned to the Cambrian, and ordered him to lay to until he gave him permission to proceed. The Ceres lay to until she drifted a considerable distance in shore from the Cambrian, when Captain Pelton made sail and flood into the Hook and was chased by the Driver sloop of war, as near as the dare come on account of the darkness of the night, Captain Pelton spoke a pilot boat and requested them to put a pilot on board, which they refused to do, until she was regularly dismissed by the frigate. Captain Pelton was obliged either to come into the Hook up to Staten Island without a pilot, or stay off the Hook, all night, and run the risk of being sent to Halifax the next morning. [The above brig was erroneously stated in our paper of Saturday morning to have been captured off the Hook.] Merc. Adv.  The votes for Governor of Massachusetts on Wednesday (at which time 50 towns and plantations had not been heard from) were    For Mr. Strong  36,492    For Mr. Sullivan  35,404    Majority for Mr. Strong  1,088  
A letter from the captain of a Boston ship at Leghorn, dated Jan. 14, says: "that on sailing from Boston, he was greatly alarmed by the reports of the hostile conduct of the British towards American vessels; but that he was greatly and agreeably disappointed by finding himself, as an American from Boston for Leghorn, uniformly treated with the greatest politeness; the examination by the boarding officers being of the slightest kind, and they exerting themselves to abridge the time as much as possible, which the vessel was detained. He was boarded from 6 or 7 British vessels at different times, from a ship of the line down to a government brig and fell in with Adm. Collingwood's fleet and received the same treatment among them."
CHARLESTON, April 25.  GENERAL MIRANDA.  Capt. Ezels, arrived this morning from BARBADOES, informs us, that an Express boat from TRINIDAD, brought accounts two days before he failed, that General Miranda had effected a landing at BARCELONA, on the Spanish Main.—It was further stated, that he had been joined by two British frigates. This intelligence had excited considerable interest at Barbadoes. Reports fixed Miranda's force from three to five hundred men.  The British outward bound Jamaica fleet, consisting of eighty-four sail, under convoy, had touched at Barbadoes, and failed again, several days before capt. Ezels left that port. The British Admiral had called in all the armed vessels on that station—his reasons were not known.
   Linseed oil do. 67,082   Spirits of turpentine do. 26,247   Canvas and sail cloth pieces 100   Cables and cordage cwt. 3,010   Cars, wool & cotton number 1,388   Iron, pig tons 365   Bar do. 927   Nails pounds 273,051   Cabinets dollars 25,821   All manufactures of iron or iron and steel do. 40,559   Spirits from molasses gallons 529,658   Sugar refined pounds 138,618   Chocolate do. 5,008   Gun powder do. 349,300   Copper or brass, and copper manufactured dollars 12,977   Medicinal drugs do. 13,644   Merchandise and other articles not enumerated, manufactured do. 225,410   Raw produce do. 155,415   Total value of the foregoing statement dollars 42,337,002  
WHAT ORIGINATES IN FRAUD IS BEST MAINTAINED BY FORCE.  YAZOO SPECULATION. —The drama of vice is consistent as it is progressive. Scene after scene may shift its outside appearance; but its genuine character is forever the same. I may at first "assume a virtue which I have not," but the serpent soon casts its skin. D'foir's fervid recitals of his boldness, his degrees of virtue, offend even the mask and semblance of virtue, and at last it assumes a shape, which unites every honest heart in opposition to its views.—Behold this Yazoo monster in its shell; pursue it through its various progress of iniquity. Consider the all-deceiving avarice which gave it birth; the disgusting facility with which it put to silence all the murmurs of conscience and all the suggestions of patriotism. See it now crawling on the floor of the Georgia Legislature and like a toad calling about its disgusting slime, and corrupting the very sources of republican virtue; behold it too successful in republican and claiming its reward in this project and calculated to win our respect. But still there were men who could view it with some sort of indulgence. There were wavering statesmen who recommended a compromise because it would enhance the value of our public lands: There were some others who could not but sympathise with the misfortunes of the innocent dupes of this speculation. But what will now be said to conceal or to extend the tendency of this nefarious project? The monster has at last assumed an attitude which betrays its genuine nature. If "a tree is to be known by its fruit," if monsters produce their own kind; then will the following proposition be found not unworthy of its author. Let no man who considers it, henceforth dispute the fraud and corruption in which this Yazoo project is said to have originated. Let no man who believes it to be seriously meditated by the claimants, in general, henceforth presume to lift a solitary voice in their favor.  Let the reader of this proposition recollect that this is in fact the very plan which was lately denounced by Mr. Randolph. That gentleman supported the motion for giving the president of the U. S. in driving away all intruders upon the Mississippi territory. He asserted that such an authority was necessary, as some of the Yazoo claimants had actually formed the plan of squatting down upon this unappropriated land. We are sorry that this bill should have been rejected because the following production betrays the conspiracy which it was intended to prevent.  FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE.  To the purchasers of Georgia Lands.  Your suffering, under the tyranny of Georgia legislators and Congress usurpers, has long excited wonder; as your title to the lands is good and valid in law, as any title to any land in the U. S. is in this opinion all judges of law from New-Hampshire to Georgia are agreed. After the Georgia usurpers had told the land a second time—and to congress—you were encouraged to believe that congress meant to compensate you by a liberal compromise; and conformably to this idea commissioners were appointed to agree with your agents upon the terms of compromise, whereby the United States might obtain a legal title to the land and you receive a reasonable price. The terms proposed by the commissioners, not being one half part of the value of the lands, you rejected the propositions. Congress passed an act, requiring you to have your title to the land recorded in the office of the secretary of state; and by the same act encouraged you to make proposition for a compromise. At great expence you had your deeds &c. recorded, and from year to year incurred great expence in sending agents to congress to agree upon any equitable terms which congress might be disposed to offer. In this expensive and fruitless manner, many years have been wasted, and many of the proprietors and their families have been ruined. Three years ago, the tyrants proposed to allow you one seventh part of the proceeds of your lands—but this session, a bill was brought forward into the senate and passed, allowing you about one half the proceeds of the one seventh part!—And—bear it all ye inhabitants of the earth!—a majority of the house of representatives, refused to allow you the one half of the one seventh part of your property! I hold  Now, ye free citizens of America, who hold these lands by the clearest title—and guaranteed by the national constitution which is the supreme law of the United States—from which congress derives all its authority—and to oppose it, is insurrection and rebellion—will you any longer endure to be thus robbed—by usurpers, tyrants and rebels?—No!—The negroes of St. Domingo have spurned a despotism not more degrading than this—they, although the descendants of slaves for many generations, will not yield their lands even to an emperor who menaces their destruction with armed legions. And will you yield your dear bought lands to naked despotism?—No!—Defy their mob power. You will have the blessing of every honest man—and the aid of all who have spirit enough to animate their bodies.  It is in vain to reason with usurpers—Defy their despotism. Armed with the supreme law of your country, go and possess your lands; employ agents to establish a land office at the Natchez, the capital town in the territory; invite settlers, and sell the several millions of acres on which the Indian claim has been extinguished; and the value of your lands will immediately rise, and continue to increase with the growing population. Many thousands of people now residing in the country about your lands, in the states of Tennessee, and Kentucky, we are assured, are desirous to become proprietors and settlers of your land. The Natchez, to which your lands adjoin, is already a place of great trade, and a port of entry; two years hence produce to the value of more than a million of dollars were exported from that port.—Your lands are of immense value; and the whole hope of those who wish to rob you of them, is founded upon your inattention and timidity. The moment you pursue decisive measures, their hopes perish. No constitutional authority will oppose you—and the usurpers dare not use force. The mob of Randolph's may threaten, but their tongues are their only weapons, and the words are the powder and shot in their magazine. They know that if they cannot force you by empty votes—they cannot rob you of your lands. They will know that congress dare not use force, to destroy land titles. The moment you display the spirit of freemen, by taking possession of your lands, the spirit of the country will be with you, and from north to south the public voice will echo your applause. The spirit of our country has long been falling, with a falling government. Fraudulent minds are ever desirous of our congressmen buy national rights, of foreign debts, and aim to favor the public interest, and their popularity, by robbing citizens. Thus by two cheats, make the scale even. The general silence and torpidity among the people at large, and the inattention of flat rulers to this outrage upon all the principles of a free government, & prostration of the constitution—has encouraged the usurpers to continue their hostility. But the time is not distant in which this government will reform—or perish. A tyrannical government, with a royal depot at its head, and armed legions at its heels, may exist a long time; but mock republicans without a head, or arms—can form only a cobweb government which all beings superior to a fly, may destroy. Such is the power of the usurpers you have to oppose. You sometimes hear your opponents talk about the spirit of '75—if you possess a particle of that spirit, you will hold them in contempt—and unutterable abhorrence. Your country wants an example of magnanimity—to kindle that spirit which once glowed in our country, and did honor to humanity. Without such an example to reanimate the public mind, your liberty will sink lower and lower in the estimation of the world.

EXTRACTS Documents respecting the Application of HAMET CARAMALLI, Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli, from TORIAS LEAR to the Secretary of the Navy of the U. States.—Concluded.
On the 30th, at 11 A. M. the Spanish consul came again on board the Constitution; and urged me very strongly to go on shore, where every thing, he said, should be satisfactorily arranged; but as I had determined not to deviate from the ground I had taken, I declined; stating that the only thing I depended on the Bashaw to terminate the business by a single word, and that very little time more would be given for that purpose. He requested permission to send a letter on shore, to which he would await an answer; this was granted, and on receiving an answer to his letter, he again urged my going on shore in the strongest terms. This I flatly refused to do. The wind increasing, obliged the ship to stand off, and prevented the Spanish consul from going on shore this night.
At 3 A. M. on the 31st of May, the Spanish consul went on shore, promising to come off again in a few hours with the Bashaw's answer. At noon he came off, & said that the Bashaw had at length agreed to the sum of sixty thousand dollars, for the balance of the prisoners; but that he could not think of delivering up the Americans until his subjects were ready to be delivered to him, and again urging me to go on shore. I told him, in one word, that the business had been protracted beyond what I conceived to be a reasonable time; but as the weather yesterday would not admit of our countrymen being sent on board, I would allow the Bashaw twenty-four hours, from this time, to agree to my propositions in toto, or reject them. He begged for further time, but without effect; and left the ship at 5 P. M.
At 11 A. M. June 1st, our unfortunate countryman, captain Bainbridge came on board, who had been permitted to come off, under the guarantee of the Danish consul, and Sidi Mahamet Dghies, the minister of foreign affairs. He assured me that the Americans would not be delivered up until a treaty of peace should be made with the Bashaw, as peace was more his object than the sum he might get for the captives; and as it was our intention to conclude a treaty, it would be cruel to let our countrymen languish in captivity merely on the punctilio of negotiating the treaty before or after their delivery; as whatever related to them was already understood. Informed him of all which had passed between the Spanish consul and myself; and told him that as the Spanish consul had come on board as the commissioner of the Bashaw, with his credentials, which he had delivered to me, I considered the business as now brought nearly to a close, and that a very short time remained for the Bashaw to make up his mind. However, as I should make no difference in the terms of the treaty, whether it should be drawn up before or after the delivery of the prisoners, I would enter into an immediate negotiation for that purpose, with any proper character whom the Bashaw might send on board duly authorized; but I would have nothing more to do with the Spanish consul. But the Americans should be sent on board without waiting the arrival of the Tripolines from Syracuse. Captain B. left us in the evening and went on shore.
In the forenoon of the 2d of June, Mr. Nifsen, his Danish majesty's consul at Tripoli, came off to the Constitution, bringing a commission from the Bashaw, to negotiate with me on the articles of the treaty. As I had a sketch prepared I communicated it to Mr. Nifsen, who observed that there were some articles more favorable to us than were to be found in any treaty which the Bashaw had with any other nation; yet he would take them on shore and submit them to the Bashaw. He did so, and returned on board again about 4 P. M. saying that the Bashaw had consented to the articles; but was very desirous of having an article expressive of our determination to withdraw our forces, &c. from Derne, and that we should endeavor to persuade his brother to leave his dominions. To the first I could have no objection, as it would be a natural consequence of peace; but I insisted that if his brother should leave his territory, he should have his wife and children restored to him. Mr. Nifsen thought the latter clause would meet objections. However he took it on shore.
On the morning of the 3d of June, Mr. Nifsen came off again, and declared that the Bashaw would not agree to deliver the wife and children of his brother. I adhered to that part of the article, and after some little time he returned on shore. When Mr. Nifsen had left the ship, I told commodore Rodgers, and captain Smith of the Vixen, who was on board, that if the Bashaw should persist in his opposition to this article, I would not suffer the business to be broken off, and leave our countrymen in slavery; but would at all hazards take a boat and go on shore, if the white flag should be hauld down, which Mr. N. said would be the case. The Bashaw persisted in his determination. P. M. Mr. N. came off again with the Bashaw to the preliminary articles; a condition that time should be allowed for the delivery of the wife and children; to which I consented to it, and we went to stand in near the town, where the white flag was hauld down, and the batteries went into the water.
On board the ship. At noon the conference of the Bashaw, by appointment, was received with every mark of respect and attention. He paid me many compliments and expressed himself on the peace with much manliness. He is a man of very good presence, manly & dignified, and has not in his appearance so much of the tyrant as he has been represented to be.—His court was much more superb than that of Algiers. We spoke but little on the subject of the treaty, &c. He observed that he had given stronger evidences of his confidence in us than he had ever before given to any nation. He had delivered our people before he had received his own; and as to the money he was to receive, it was merely nominal. The sum was nothing, but it was impossible to deliver them without something. The other articles of the treaty I might form as I pleased; being convinced I would not insist any thing which was not just. Returned his compliments, and assured him he would find our nation as just as he had found them brave and persevering.
On the 6th of June, the Constitution failed for Malta and Syracuse, to return to Tripoli with the money and the Tripoline prisoners. The Constitution failed also for Derne, to bring off the few of our countrymen who might be there. I remained at Tripoli till the return of the Constitution, to establish an agent and make a final settlement of our business there. Dr. John Ridgely, of Maryland, Surgeon of the Philadelphia, was strongly recommended as a proper person to reside at Tripoli till the pleasure of the President was known, and I accordingly appointed him, as will be seen by the enclosed power and letter of instructions.
On the 10th, I sent to the Bashaw two copies of the treaty, with translations, in the Arabic language, to be signed by him, and his divan. He requested me to attend the divan and see the form of business there; and as this was a favor never before granted to a Christian, he gave it as an evidence of his respect, &c. I accordingly attended, and was seated on the same seat with the Bashaw, on his right hand.—Great order and solemnity were observed. I presented the treaty to the Bashaw, who delivered it to his first secretary to read article by article. Some observations and short debates took place on several of the articles, but the Bashaw appeared to explain them satisfactorily. After the whole was read, the form of its presentation and acceptance, was written by the secretary, and the seals of the Bashaw and members of the divan affixed to the two copies; one of which the Bashaw delivered to me in a solemn manner & with many expressions of friendship. (He speaks good Italian.)
On the 17th the Constitution arrived, but the wind was too high to admit of her landing the Tripolines or money—on the 18th, both were sent on shore; but instead of 100 Tripolines there were only 48, and 41 blacks. Seven had been carried to the United States, by commodore Preble, and I could never obtain an accurate account of the whole number. I had the Bashaw's officers respecting those who had been taken by commodore Dale, which had been left in the hands of Mr. Nifsen, which I found expressed 21 Tripolines and Turks, for whom, and their goods, 7 Americans were to have been delivered. I was therefore obliged to make it appear that the blacks were his subjects, and were to be included in the exchange. I found no difficulty in the case, though I am sure he is not convinced of the propriety of it. Those in the United States, I assured him would be returned by the first opportunity. The 60,000 dollars were paid, and a receipt therefor given on the treaty left with Dr. Ridgely, and a duplicate thereof which is enclosed. No consular present is mentioned in the treaty; but that, it is understood, will be given as usual with all nations when a consul shall be sent; it does not exceed 6,000 dollars, and the particulars I shall send in my next, as I shall also, my accounts, which cannot yet be adjusted, as our quarantine at Malta did not admit of my having that communication with Mr. Higgins which was necessary for settling, as I had given him bills on the house of Sir Francis Baring and co. in London for the money sent to Tripoli, &c.
On the 20th commodore Rodgers came on shore, and had an audience of the Bashaw, where the assurances of friendship &c. were repeated by the Bashaw.
On the 21st, in the evening, we failed for Malta and Syracuse; arrived at the former on the morning of the 24th where we remained two days, and failed for this place.
I shall in a future letter, give a more particular account of Tripoli, &c. At present I confine myself to the subject of the negotiation and treaty. As I have always been opposed to the Egyptian and Derne expedition, I shall say nothing on that subject, especially, as I presume, there will be full communications respecting it from other quarters.
On the 5th of March last, we were indebted to Algiers for one year's annuity, deducting the cargo of timber, &c. which had been sent. I had learned that they were in great want of wheat at that place, and it struck me that if a cargo of that article was sent to them on account of our annuity, it would be received with gratitude, and be a great saving to the United States; I therefore purchased a cargo of about 12,000 bushels, at Malta, which cost with charges, about 32,000 dollars, and sent it to Algiers with a proper letter on the occasion; and I am happy to inform you that it arrived in good time, and in fine order, and was more valuable as it relates to the United States, than a cargo of money would have been at that time. It was received as intended, as a proof of friendship and an evidence of good faith; & will settle our accounts for one year at least.
By Authority. UNITED STATES.
Nifsen, esquire, his Danish Majesties Consul, residing at Tripoli, the high sense entertained by Congress, of his distinguished and benevolent attention manifested to captain Bainbridge, his officers and crew, during the time of their captivity in Tripoli. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, Pro tempore. April 10, 1803. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
IMPROVED PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER, FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Alexander and Peter Field Trent, to the subscriber, in order to secure the payment of a sum of money, there in specified; will be offered to the highest bidder, for cash, or country produce, on the 26th May next; three improved TENEMENTS, on the Main street in the town of Manchester, viz: A two story yellow house, formerly occupied by Asher Marx, containing two rooms below, and two above stairs, and a large and convenient Lumber House. By expending a small sum in repairing the houses attached to this lot, it would be rendered the most eligible situation in that town for business. The house and lot at present in the occupancy of Mrs. Turner, containing three rooms, viz. a store, lumber and counting-room. To a person who is anxious to invest his funds in the grocery line, the eligibility of this tenement, as a stand, invites his most serious attention.—And the houses and lot adjoining Mrs. Turner, and at present unoccupied; this tenement is in good repair, and calculated to accommodate a small family, having a kitchen, stable, &c. Should any person with to see the above property &c. before the day of sale, enquire of Edward W. Trent, Richmond. JOHN ARCHER, Trustee. (tdf) Amelia, April 22.
TO THE PUBLIC.
I INTEND, on the 22d day of this month, to commence and prosecute with assiduity and attention, the practice of LAW in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, together with the Henrico Court, and the County Court of Henrico.—I shall also continue to practise in the District Court of Brunswick as heretofore.—The place of my residence in town will be on Shockoe-Hill near the Public Square, in a brick-house, adjoining the Washington Tavern. WM: MUNFORD. Mecklenburg County, ? May 1, 1806. 4t
IRISH LINEN.
JOHN HENRY has Just Received, by the ship Monticello from Liverpool—7-8ths and 4-4ths wide IRISH LINEN, in well-assorted packages, each containing about 30 pieces; which he offers for sale at a low advance.—Also, very fine 4-4ths wide ditto, by the piece.
LONDON PARTICULAR MADEIRA WINE in pipes.
April 25. fowp
500 DOLLARS REWARD.
FLED from the City of Baltimore, on Tuesday night, the 18th of March last, GERARD VON HARTEN, a merchant, and partner in the firm of Kester and Vonharten, of that place. Some short time previous to his flight, he forged promissory notes to a very large amount, on twenty-eight of which forged notes, (amounting to forty thousand dollars) twenty-eight indorsements have been found against him, in the criminal court of Baltimore County. GERARD VON HARTEN is a middle sized man—five feet, six or seven inches high—about thirty-two years of age—he has a round and regularly featured face—of fair complexion, with full red cheeks, and is slightly pitted with the small pox—his eyes are rather small, and of a dark hazel colour—his mouth small, with a good set of teeth—his hair is dark, or chestnut coloured, and is cropped short—He is a native of Germany, and retains much of the Dutch accent in speaking English, which he articulates slowly, and with a little lisp.
When he left Baltimore, he travelled leisurely thro' Virginia, collecting his debts in Frederickburg, Richmond and other parts of the state, and about the first of April was seen at Staunton, near which place he is supposed to be at present. Any person apprehending said VON HARTEN, and lodging him in any jail in the United States, so that he may be brought to punishment for the Forgeries lately committed by him in Baltimore, and giving notice thereof to us the subscribers in said city, shall receive the above reward. SAMUEL MCKIM and JEREMIAH SULLIVAN. N. B. Having debts due him in Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas and Georgia, should he leave Virginia, will probably visit one of those states. Baltimore, April 9—1806. 4t
EMPLOYMENT.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY—Two Journeyman TAYLORS, to whom constant employ will be given, with generous wages.—Also, two or three Apprentices Boys will be received, on application to the Subscriber residing near the City Hotel. STAFFORD GIBBS. April 29. 3w.
THE subscriber having relinquished all idea of removing to the Western Country, deems it necessary to inform his friends, that he intends practising in the courts of Richmond county, Essex, King and Queen, and in the district of King and Queen, and in the Chancery Court of Williamsburg.
JOHN HORACE UPSHAW. April 29. tf
MILITARY LAND FOR SALE.
4000 acres on Trade Water state of Kentucky. 3000 do. Deer Creek & Green River do. 1000 do. Highland Creek do. 1000 do. Little Miami state of Ohio. 2033 do. Bush Creek do. 1000 do. West Fork of Sciota do. 666 do. adjoining the last tract do. 400 do. Putman's Creek do. THOMAS NORVELL. N. B. 15 SHARES in the JAMES RIVER COMPANY, are also offered for sale. April 25. tf
TO RENT.
THE HOUSE and LOT belonging to Mr. Wm. Dandridge's estate, next above Mr. Wm. Price's large building. For terms apply to NATHANIEL SHEPPARD, Agent for the exec's. April 15. tf
FOR SALE.
AN Excellent PAIR of HORSES, well broke to gear. Enquire at the Washington Tavern. April 25. tf
THE Subscriber will furnish, on short notice, Scantling and Plank of all sorts; Sawed Post, Siding, and Garden Post Railing and Paling. Also make an engagement for Tanner's Bark quantity and price should afford sufficient inventory. Having several Pitt faws and a saw mill operation, with an abundance of Oak, poplar timber, I think I can make the terms mentioned materials, entirely satisfactory. I should be glad to barter for 40 or 50 and for six or eight hundred dollars enters work. JOHN PENDLETON. ep8w
RENTED—The Tenement where ended, and possession given in time.
J. PENN. tf
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in December last, two negro men by the names of HARRY and DICK.—Harry is about 5 feet six inches high, of a tawny complexion, 28 years of age; Dick is six feet high, thin and very black, with large white teeth, wide apart, projecting out of his mouth, 18 years of age. When they went away, they had on home manufactured breeches and old grey jackets. I have been informed they are now dressed in blue jackets with yellow's trousers, and are making their way to Maryland with a free pass. They have relations at Resden Beale's, Esq. of Richmond county, and Mr. John Tuckermore's quarter in Westmoreland, where it is probable they may lurk until they can procure a passage across the Potomac. Whoever will deliver them to me, or secure them so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward, or the proportion for either. ELLIOTT MUSE. King George lodge, Middlesex county. March 4. ep 3w.
HOUSTON'S newly invented PATENT METAL TALLIC HONE.
may be had at Mr. Geo. Greenough's store, opposite the Eagle Tavern. The utility of this machine for setting Razors and other instruments which require a fine edge, renders it an object worthy the attention of every individual who may have occasion for its use. December 12. tf.
TO MR. THOMAS BRADSHAW.
SIR, As you are not an inhabitant of this state, and have not any agent therein, known to me, to whom a notice can be given, be pleased to take notice, that on the last Saturday in June next, I shall, at the dwelling house of Nicholas Vaughan, in the county of Nottoway, between the hours of eight in the morning and seven in the evening of the above mentioned day, take the depositions of the said Nicholas Vaughan, of Jacob Seay, Nathan Fowles and Peter Knight, to be read as evidence in a suit depending in the county court of Prince Edward, wherein you, and others are plaintiffs, and I am defendant. BENJAMIN BOURN. Prince Edward county, April 22. ep 3w.
WANTS A SITUATION.
A YOUNG MAN, who is well versed in accounts of every kind, who would wish to be employed either by a merchant as a Book-keeper, or by a gentleman having a family to educate, as a private Tutor; in the latter capacity, he would only undertake to teach Reading, Writing, the English Language Grammaticaly, Arithmetic, & Book-keeping. Unexceptionable testimonials of his character can be produced. Any person desirous of engaging him may receive further information by addressing a line to A. Z. and leaving it with the Editor of the Enquirer. April 12. tf
THE subscriber, is particularly requested by Messrs. Abbotts and Sheward (successors to Isaac W. Morris of Philadelphia in the Brewing business,) to make known to the citizens of Richmond, and the public generally, that they mean to keep him supplied from time to time with sufficient quantities of PORTER & BEER from their Brewery, to assist the consumption of Richmond and the country trading therewith.
The subscriber can say with confidence, that judging from the sample heretofore received, that both the PORTER & BEER is of superior quality, and will be sold as low as it can be had in Philadelphia. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to. DANIEL TRIPLETT. April 18. ep 4w.
NOTICE.
THE partnership of John Butler & Co. at Cartersville, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The collection of all debts due to that concern, is committed entirely to William McKenzie the acting partner of William McKenzie & Co. and to him alone or to any one he may appoint is payment to be made. JOHN BUTLER, Wm. MCKENZIE & Co.
All persons indebted to the late concern of John Butler & Co. are requested to make payment to Mr. Robert Adkin, as he alone I have authorised to grant discharges for the same. Wm. MCKENZIE. April 10. tf
THE Holders of PRIZES in the First Class of the William & Mary Lottery, are informed, that every exertion is making, to obtain payment for the Tickets sold on credit; which those thus indebted, are again apprized, will become due on the 15th present; and are earnestly entreated to make immediate remittances to the subscriber. So soon as funds sufficient to discharge such claims, or the major part of them, are on hand, notice will be duly given. In the mean while, those inclined to receive bonds, or notes in payment, may on application have their claims immediately satisfied.
The TICKETS for the 2nd class are preparing; and will be shortly ready for delivery by RO. GREENHOW, Agent and Treasurer. 4w. April 18.
JUST RECEIVED.
A Few Pipes COGNAC BLANDY of the first quality;—also half MADOG CLARE of the vintage of 1800; FRUIT preserved in brandy; CAPERS and OLIVES. Also—FLOUR for family 4s in barrels and half barrels—For sale by SAMUEL MYERS. April 8—tf
BOTTLED PORTER.
THE subscriber has on hand, and intends keeping, a constant supply of Philadelphia BOTTLED PORTER, of the best quality. Purchasers may have it put up to be fit for use at any time required. D. J. BURR, Second door above the Eagle Tavern. April 18. 6t
MARSHAL'S SALE.
TO BE SOLD, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States, for the 5th circuit in the Virginia District, between Phileas Bond attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards plaintiff, and David Ross & others defendants, in order to satisfy the sum of 11450 dollars 94 cts. due & payable the 1st day of January last, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt called Fort-Lewis. The sale will be made on the premises on the 5th day of June next. BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for, JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. April 18. tdf.
BOHN & HUBNER.
Have received from Bremen a General Assortment of GERMAN LINENS—consisting of
ZNABURGS, Ticklenburgs, Hellbans, Rouans Sheeting, Plaitillas, Brown Rolls, &c.—which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms. March 25. 12t
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber by William Davis, to secure the payment of two several sums of money therein expressed, to William W. Hening and his assignees, record in the county court of Albemarle—Will be Sold to the highest bidder for ready money, on the premises, on the 12th day of May next: One Half Acre LOT, in the town of Charlottesville, known in the plan thereof by No. 20; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of one hundred pounds, with interest thereon from the first day of March 1805, and the costs and charges attending the sale aforesaid—The above sale will be for the benefit of Alexander Garrett, to whom William H. Hening assigned the debt last aforesaid, and in the deed aforesaid mentioned. JOHN KELLY, Trustee. April 11. 1m
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Archibald McCall, of the county of Tappahannock, and county of Essex, to Archibald McCall and David Buchanan, heirs of the said Archibald McCall, dated the 25th day of May, 1789, for sundry sums of money therein mentioned; will be sold in the just portion of Tappahannock, on the 24th day of June next.
THREE LOTS
shown in the plan of the said town by No. 1, 2, and 78, wherein the said McCall at present resides; on these lots are very valuable improvements, consisting of a Dwelling House two story high, with three rooms and a passage below, and three rooms above stairs, three rooms in the cellar, with a fire place in every room, and several out-houses, consisting of a Kitchen, Smoke-house, Stable, &c. all of which are pleasantly situated on the river bank, and command an extensive view of the river above and below. A few articles of household furniture will be sold together with those lots and houses, &c.
Will be sold on the same day, on the premises,
A TRACT OF LAND, the property of said McCall, situate in the county aforesaid, on Hopkins's creek, adjoining the said town of Tappahannock, containing by estimation, five hundred and two acres, be the same more or less, together with the water mill adjoining, which is at present out of repair, but may be rendered very valuable at a small expense, being one of the most valuable and convenient mills in that part of the country, having a large & convenient mill-house two story high, built of stone, brick and wood, calculated for manufacturing on an extensive plan, situate on a never-failing stream, within one mile of tide water & belonging to this mill are two very convenient houses for the accommodation of a miller, cooper, &c. This tract of land is generally of good quality, lies well and is well timbered. Will be sold on the 24th day of the same month. (Said to be John Miller's Tavern, in the said county of Essex.)
A TRACT OF LAND,
the property of said McCall, situate near said Miller's Tavern, adjoining the lands of Thomas Allen and Joseph Man, containing by estimation, one hundred and seven acres, be the same more or less, being the land the said McCall purchased of Richard Jeffries. This is good farming land, lies well and is well timbered.—Twelve months credit will be given, upon the purchaser, or purchasers giving bond, and in every case a Deed of Trust on the property will be required to secure the purchase money, by GEORGE POTTIE, and CHARLES THOMPSON, Attorneys in fact for the creditors of Arch. McCall. Louisa, April 18. (tdf)p
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 court-house, 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 Almer Coffey, 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, PETER JOHNSTON, } Trustees. Prince Edward, March 21. tdf.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
At the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the eighteenth day of March next, ensuing.
THAT most valuable estate, situated in the county of Wythe, and commonwealth of Virginia, and heretofore well known by the name of Cliffton's Lead Mines; but which, for sometime past has been considered, as the property of Stephen Austin and company, of the city of Philadelphia, by virtue of a purchase thereof by them, made under a decree of the high court of chancery of the said commonwealth, with the terms whereof they have not complied.
That purchase was made on the 20th day of February 1793, for the sum of £6,605, and since that period, they have made sundry great and valuable improvements on the said estate.
The well known value of the property, and the certainty which the subscribers feel, that those who mean to become purchasers will satisfy themselves thereof, on view, render any further description of the property to be sold unnecessary.
The sale will be made in conformity to two several decrees of the superior court of chancery, which is directed by law to be held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond aforesaid, the one pronounced on the 8th day of June, and the other on the 7th day of October, in the year 1802.
Credit will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, for a term of nine months for one, and eighteen months for the other moiety of the purchase money, each moiety being secured not only by a bond with good security made payable to the subscribers, or the survivors of them, their executors, administrators or assigns, for the uses in the said decree specified, and bearing interest from the date; but also, by the retention of the legal estate, until the whole purchase money, with such interest, shall be fully paid; on which payment a conveyance or conveyances will be executed to the purchaser or purchasers in virtue of the said decree by JOHN WICKHAM, JOHN WARDEN, } Commissioners of the court. WILLIAM HAY, Jan. 21. 8w.
The sale of the above property is postponed to the 15th day of May next.
TO BE RENTED.
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Haas, and lately by Capt. John S. Picciani; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family.
Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the bird in hand) at the corner of the street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, sergeant of the City, or to JACOB I. COHEN. (Saw tf.) February 25.
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS the public that he has lately established a CABINET SHOP in the city of Richmond, on the Cross-street leading up from Prosser's Monument's Vendue-store, and near the Fire Insurance Office; where he intends manufacturing all kinds of Cabinet Ware in the most modern style; he flatters himself that those who may favour him with their commands, will find his work equal to any made in the state, as he has provided himself with the best of materials. He will sell his furniture low for prompt payment only, as his situation will not admit of giving a credit. January 30. tf.
WILLIAM HART,
Opposite the State House, KEEPS constantly on hand a large quantity of BOTTLED PORTER and ALE, which he can recommend as of the first quality, having purchased Mr. BILLINGTON's stock, and seeing every bottle filled himself. Families supplied with Draft BEER by the barrel or retail. Also for each of country produce only, a general assortment of Groceries, among which are— Fine flava's transparent Rum Shrub. Bohos Tea by the chest or lb. A quantity of New-England Cheese and a few bushels of Irish Potatoes, very cheap. April 22. etdw & coawtf.
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and
PLASTER of PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, BY WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [spet.]