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FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1806.
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Private Academy.
DOCTOR HALLER will open his Seminary in Richmond, on the first day of January, 1806—Its course of instruction will commence every morning, (Sundays excepted) at 9 o'clock, and continue till one; and from 3 till 5 o'clock in the afternoon. These are the hours appointed for public tuition, which will comprehend the following branches of learning, viz: Latin, Greek, English Syntax, Rhetoric, Rudiments of Taste, Composition, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Geography, Civil and Natural History, Heathen Mythology, Morality, and those branches of Mathematics which are most applicable to real use in life. Also Philosophy, Logic, some parts of Metaphysics, Practical Philosophy which comprehends Political Economy, &c. These branches of learning shall be taught systematically to the respective classes.
The charge for his public tuition will be 15 dollars per quarter; besides five dollars entrance money for each scholar, who must be entered on or before the first day of January next, as during the ensuing course of study, which will last for several months, no scholar will be admitted into this institution, on account of the inevitable arrangements, which Dr. H. is to conform precisely to the actual number of his pupils, not only in engaging a proportionate number of assisting teachers, but also in assigning to each class a particular course of study—which might become awkward by admitting new members in the intermediate course of his instructions.
The following branches of learning will be taught only at particular desire, & at those hours which are not included above. An extra charge will be made for such private tuition.
For the Lectures on Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, with experiments and the use of the philosophical apparatus, 20 dollars per quarter, each scholar.
For teaching the French language, 10 dollars per quarter. Italian, 15 do. Spanish, 16 do.
Only children of parents residing in Richmond, will be admitted as Day scholars; all others, whose parents reside at any distance, must live in the buildings of this institution.
His charge for boarding, lodging, candle and fire, (the fees for tuition not included) will be 10 dollars per quarter, to be paid in advance, as customary in all institutions of this nature. Each boarder must furnish himself with his own bed.
But any person without entering this institution in the quality of a regular student, may at any time be permitted to join a class in the private tuition, for the purpose of learning any particular branch of science or language, in which the class shall be at private hours engaged; provided, the respective fees be paid in advance.
Dr. Haller's plan of education and discipline is left for the inspection of the respective parents and guardians, with the Editor of the Enquirer, at Richmond, Dec. 10.
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* Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. H.F.
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On Wednesday the 26th day of February next (being court day for the county of Hanover) at the courthouse of that county, a TRACT OF LAND , heretofore under a mortgage to Christopher Tompkins and others, and by him purchased under a decree of the honorable superior court of chancery, by law directed to be held at the capitol in the city of Richmond, subject to the dower of Nancy Burras, who was the widow of Richard Littlepage, on a foreclosure of the mortgage from whom, the same was decreed to be sold in and by the same decree.
Four hundred and sixty-four acres are the estimated content of the said land. It afforded a residence for the said Richard Littlepage and his family at the time of his death, and among other advantages was the seat of a well accustomed grist mill, now decayed for want of repairs, though it may be repaired at a small expense; but as purchasers or those inclining to be such, will probably view the premises, a description at greater length is purposely avoided.
The incumbrance arising from the dower of the said Nancy Burras is not yet removed; but with that incumbrance only, a good title will be conveyed to the purchaser in fee.
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THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE.
By EDWARD GIBBON, Esq. In eight volumes.
TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS THE YOUNGER IN GREECE.
During the middle of the fourth century, before the Christian era.
By the ABBE BARTHÉLEMI, Keeper of the medals in the Cabinet of the king of France, and member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belle Lettres.
Translated from the French—In four volumes—First American Edition.
THE HISTORY OF THE PROGRESS & TERMINATION OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC.
By ADAM FERGUSON, LL. D. F. R. S. Late professor of moral philosophy in the University of Edinburgh; member of the Royal Academy at Berlin, of the Royal Academy at Florence, of the Etruscan society of Antiquaries at Cortona, and of the Arcadia at Rome. The first American edition—In two volumes.
MODERN GEOGRAPHY.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, Dec. 27, 1805.
The president laid before the senate the following letter and report, from the secretary of the treasury, which was read; and ordered, that they lie for consideration.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, DECEMBER 26th, 1805.
Sir, I have the honor to enclose a report prepared in obedience to a resolution of the senate, of the second of March, 1805. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
REPORT.
In obedience to the resolution of the senate, of the second of March, 1805, the secretary of the treasury
Respectfully reports, That there are no documents in the treasury, distinguishing from each other, the value of the several species of merchandise imported into the U. States, which pay the same ad valorem duty. And that the annexed statements exhibit, first, the value, agreeably to prime cost, of goods paying duties ad valorem, imported during the years 1802 1803 & 1804, from the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, and in the East Indies; and also from all other parts of Europe and from China; and secondly, the quantity of salt, rum and nails, imported during the same years from Great Britain and her dependencies. All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 26, 1805.
A STATEMENT, exhibiting the value (agreeably to the prime costs) in sterling money, of GOODS, paying duties ad valorem, imported from the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, and from her dominions in the East Indies; and also from all other parts of Europe, and from China.
   For the years ending on the 30th September, From the dominions of Great Britain in Europe. From all other parts of Europe. From the British dominions in the E. Indies. From China.   At 12 1/2 per cent. At 15 per cent. At 20 per cent. At 12 1/2 per cent. At 15 per cent. At 20 per cent. At 12 1/2 per cent. At 15 per cent. At 20 per cent. At 12 1/2 per cent. At 15 per cent. At 20 per cent.     1802, £ sterling, 3 907 582 1 315 940 40 650 1 306 183 343 364 65 976 594 300 1 457 456 180 37 328 4 4   1803, 4 091 602 1 253 352 39 273 678 513 359 932 40 930 467 718 5 163 308 169 58 691 35 35   1804, 4 088 450 1 211 080 49 923 1 106 564 318 575 32 675 723 497 9 733 408 218 34 036 65 65  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, REGISTER'S OFFICE, 23d December, 1805. JOSEPH NOURSE, REGISTER.
A STATEMENT exhibiting the quantity of salt, rum and nails, imported from the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, from the British West Indies and from other British dependencies.
   For the years ending on the 30th of September, From the dominions of Great Britain in Europe. From the British West Indies. From other British dependencies.   Salt. Bushels. Rum. Galls. Nails. Pounds. Salt. Bushels. Rum. Galls. Nails. Pounds. Salt. Bushels. Rum. Galls. Nails. Pounds.     1802, 1 362 039 5 846 3 031 782 801 802 4 213 087 65 911 4 608 11 872   1803, 1 431 274 4 549 3 841 185 758 421 3 620 264 4 476 12 688 7 899 7 462   1804, 1 260 122 17 778 3 924 305 803 668 4 368 316 10 692 30 050 14 940 6 590  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, REGISTER'S OFFICE, 23d December, 1805. JOSEPH NOURSE, REGISTER.
Late Foreign News,
Received at New-York by the brig. Sally Tracy, captain Skiddy, in 40 days from Bordeaux.
ELEVENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Munich, 4th Brumaire, year 14.
The Emperor arrived at Munich, the 2d Brumaire at 9 o'clock in the evening. The town was illuminated with great taste. A great number of persons had decorated the fronts of their houses with emblems expressive of their sentiments.
On the 3d, in the morning the Grand Officers of the Elector, the Chamberlains and Gentlemen of the court, the Ministers, Generals, Privy counsellors, the diplomatic body accredited to his Electoral highness, the deputies of the States of Bavaria and the Magistrates of the city of Munich, were presented to his Majesty, who conversed with them for a long time upon the economical affairs of their country.
Prince Murat is arrived at Munich. He has exhibited a prodigious activity in his expedition. He never ceases praising the valiant charge of the chasieurs of the Imperial Guard & of the carabiniers.
A treasure of 200,000 fl. fell into their power; they passed it without touching any part of it, and continued to follow the enemy.
Prince Ferdinand was present at the last engagement, and made his escape on a horse belonging to a lieutenant of cavalry.
The whole town of Nurembergh has witnessed the bravery of the French. A great number of deserters and fugitives of the wreck of the Austrian army fill the province of Franconia, where they commit the greatest disorder. All the enemy's baggage has been taken.
In the evening the Emperor went to the theatre, where he was received with the sincerest demonstrations of joy and gratitude.
To-day the emperor, after seeing Marshal Soult's army lie off before him, hunted at Nimphenburgh, the Elector's country seat.
Every thing is in motion; our armies have crossed the Isar, and are marching towards the Inn, where Marshal Bernadotte on the one side, General Marmont on the other, and Marshal Davoust will be this evening.
TWELFTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Munich, 5th Brumaire, year 14.
To the fifth Bulletin of the army must
be added the capitulation of Memmingen, which was forgot.
The fortifications of Ingolstadt & Augsburg are at this moment repairing with the greatest activity.
Tetes de pont are constructing to all the bridges of the Leck, and magazines are established behind them.
His majesty has been highly satisfied with the zeal and activity of general Bertrand, his aide-de-camp, whom he has frequently employed in reconnoitring.
He has ordered the fortifications of the towns of Ulm and Memmingen to be demolished.
The Elector of Bavaria is expected every moment. The Emperor has sent his aide-de-camp, Colonel Lebrun, to receive him and offer him escorts of honor on his road.
A Te Deum has been sung at Augsburg and Munich. The Bavarian people are full of good sentiments; they run to arms, and form voluntary guards to defend the country against the incursions of the Gossacks.
Generals Deydi and Wreden, display the greatest activity: the latter had made many Austrian prisoners. He served last war in the Austrian army, where he greatly distinguished himself.
General Mack crossing Bavaria in post, on his return to Vienna, met general Wreden, at the advanced posts, near the Inn. They had a long conversation upon the manner the French treat the Bavarian army.
"We are better off than with you" said general Wreden; "we have neither surlineess nor ill usage to support and far from being exposed the first to the blows, we are obliged to ask for the perilous posts, because the French had rather reserve them for themselves. Among you, on the contrary, we always had to bear the brunt of every engagement."
A staff officer is just arrived from the army of Italy. The campaign commenced on the 20th Vendemaire. That army will soon form the right of the grand army.
The Emperor gave a concert yesterday to the ladies of the court. He gave a very distinguished reception to Madame Montglas, the lady of the Elector's prime minister, and highly distinguished by her personal merit.
He testified his satisfaction to Mr. de Wintz, the Elector's music master, upon the good composition of his pieces, all full of rapture and talent.
To-day Sunday, 5th Brumaire, the Em-
peror heard mass in the chapel of the palace. The following are the names of the Austrian generals who have been made prisoners. The number of officers is between 1500 and 2000. Each officer has signed the word of honor to serve no more; it is hoped they will keep it exactly; were it otherwise the laws of war would be followed to the utmost rigour.
Statement of the Austrian general officers made prisoners at the victories of Echingen, Wertingen, Memmingen, Ulm, &c.
Baron Mack, Field Marshal Lieutenant, Quarter Master General—(here follows a list of twenty nine hard names of princes, counts and barons, a repetition of which we presume could afford our readers but little interest.)
MINISTRY OF WAR.
ARMY OF ITALY.
The marshal of the empire, Massena general in chief of the army of Italy, to the marshal of the empire Berthier, minister of War.
Head Quarters at Alps, 26th Vendemaire, year 14, at midnight.
I have had the honor of informing you, Mr. Marshal, that after the expiration of the term agreed on by prince Charles, I should profit of the first moment to act vigorously. I attacked this morning at 4 o'clock, the bridge of the old castle of Verona, and I have crossed the Adige. I hasten to give you an account of the result of the operations.
I had assembled the army at Zevio, & in the environs so as to enable one to march wherever the enemy might attempt a passage. This concentration of troops inspired fears concerning my real design. I gave orders for a false attack to be made on my right, and hostile demonstrations on my left: my intention was to deceive the enemy by these different movements, and the success answered my expectations. The first operation was to throw down the wall which defended the middle of the bridge; it fell by means of a train of powder set with great boldness—The two cuts which the Austrians had made were rendered practicable by means of planks and boards, and immediately 24 companies of rangers taken from among the divisions of Gards

heights. Reinforcements sent by prince Charles arrived from all parts; the two armies continued fighting with great obstinacy from four in the morning until six in the evening. The Austrians did not yield their territory until after having obstinately disputed it; at length we drove them from their positions, and destroyed all their entrenchments. Seven pieces of artillery and eighteen caissons are the fruit of this day; we have taken from them 14 or 1500 prisoners; they have left 1200 men on the field of battle, and they have a much greater number wounded. On our side we have few killed; we have three hundred wounded, yet but few of them dangerously.
I have great encomiums to bestow on the promptness displayed by gen. Le Comte St. Michel, commandant of artillery. And gen. Chasseloup commanding the engineers. I have also great praises to bestow on Gardanne who directed the first division and gen. Duhesme who fought at the head of one of his brigades forming the reserve. The different corps present at the action, officers and soldiers in general, conducted themselves well & I proposed to make you a detailed report on this head. I cannot, however, defer doing justice to the zeal and readiness of Mr. Merges, one of your aid de-camps who never quitted my side during the whole action.
I immediately gave orders for building a tete de pont, and it is now solidly established. I shall take care to inform you of the results of this day and of the advantages which I hope to reap from it. Be so kind as to present to his majesty the emperor and king, this first pledge of the value of his army of Italy, and renew to him the assurance of our attachment to the execution of his designs.
I remain, yours, &c.
MASSENA.
THIRD BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY.
Head quarters at Vego, 8th Brumaire, year 14.
After the affair of the 7th the army took up its position at Vego, two miles below Caldiero. On the 8th at 2 in the afternoon it attacked the enemy along the whole line. The division Molitor, forming the left, began the action; that of gen. Gardanne attacked the centre and that of gen. Duhesme the right. These different attacks were well executed and happily conducted. The village of Caldiero was carried amidst the cries of long live the emperor.
At half past four, prince Charles gave orders for his reserve consisting of 24 battalions of grenadiers & several regiments to advance. The action then became hotter. His majesty's troops displayed their accustomed intrepidity: the cavalry made several charges and every time with great success; the battalions of the grenadiers of reserve were engaged at the same time, and the bayonet decided the fate of the day. The enemy caused to play upon us upwards of thirty pieces of artillery which lived his entrenchments. But notwithstanding the obstinacy of his resistance, he was pursued to the foot of the redoubts beyond Caldiero.
We have taken 3500 prisoners, the field of battle is strewed with Austrians; the number of their killed and wounded is at least equal to that of their prisoners. Prince Charles has asked for a truce in order to bury the dead.
Our loss is very inconsiderable in comparison with that of the enemy.
The marshal general in chief bestows the highest praise on the courage and attachment of the army; he purposely notices more particularly the noble actions which have signalized this day, and laying before his majesty the emperor and king the names of those brave fellows to whom the honor is due.
GERMANY.
Nuremberg, Oct. 27. 1805.
We have received letters from Nassau of the 25th. They are full of details relative to the proceedings of the Russians who appeared for a moment, on the borders of the Inn, and sent some detachments to the left bank of that river, but which they hastened to abandon on the first news of the arrival of the French and Bavarians. We learn by the same letters that gen. Kutusow has made his army take a new position, in which he purposes, they say, to wait for the French. His line extends from the Innstat upon the Danube along the right bank of the Inn to the mouth of the Salza by Dittingen and Laufen as far as Salzburg, Reichenhall and Betentolsgaden. Gen. Kienmeyer, who also commanded upon that point has been replaced by general Meerfeldt.
There already reigns a great misunderstanding between the Russians and the Austrians: the latter accuse the former of having designedly delayed their march and rejoicing in secret at the defeat of gen. Mack's army. It is even asserted that some very warm disputes have taken place between the generals of the two powers.
The Prussian ministry have addressed to all the civil and military authorities of Prussia, a very consolatory circular letter for the neighboring states. It states in substance, "that his Prussian majesty is taking the most efficacious measures to shelter his faithful subjects from the vexations which they may experience by the unforeseen passage of troops belonging to the belligerent powers, but that these measures and preparations for de-
fence, are only to be considered as a surer means to establish a perfect and strict neutrality for the Prussian territory; all other interposition must be carefully avoided."
Warzburg, Oct. 30.
The emperor of Russia not having been able to engage the king of Prussia to repair to Poland, is gone to see him at Berlin, where he arrived on the 26th inst. The interview of this monarch with his Prussian majesty will produce the results which many persons expect from it. The cabinet of Berlin independently of the last proclamation, published in the principality of Anspach, has clearly declared its intentions by the official declarations. In the last note delivered to Mr. Laforet, ambassador to France, and to gen. Duroc, it is said "That his majesty will remain faithful to the principles which have hitherto directed his political conduct, and will be constantly animated by the desire of procuring to Europe the advantages of peace in concurring with all his power, by his mediation to a happy conciliation of the differences which have kindled the flame of war." The motives of the military dispositions which have taken place, and of the assembling of several corps of the army, are thus explained: "All these measures have no other end in view than to insure the neutrality and protect the territory of his majesty."
HANOVER, Oct. 23d.
The general of division Barban, has received a letter from marshal Berthier, minister of war, dated Eichingen the 6th, in which H. E. informs him of the victories gained by the French army in Suabia. The letter concludes thus:
"It is said that a corps of Russians & Swedes has landed with the intention of besieging you. You must take in prayers and defend yourself to the last extremity. You will perceive by the details hereunto annexed, that the emperor will be enabled to send an army into Hanover, as soon as it shall be necessary."
BAYARIA Oct. 14.
An action took place between the Russian and Bavarian troops in the neighborhood of Otsiag.
The advanced posts of the army of marshal Bernadotte are already on the Salza. Numbers of French troops advance against the electorate of Salzburg; the plan of the French seems to be to conquer this country, so as to get in the back of the Tyrol, to open in Carinthia, a communication with the army of gen. Massena, and if possible to turn the archduke Charles.
THIRTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser. Haag, 6th Brumaire, year 14, Oct. 28.
The corps of the army of marshal Bernadotte left Munich on the 4th Brumaire. It arrived on the 5th at Wasserburg, on the Inn, and slept at Altschloss; six arches of the bridge were burnt. Count Munucci, col. of the Bavarian army, had transported himself from Roth to Rosenheim, where he found the bridge there had also been burnt, and the enemy on the opposite side. After a brisk cannonade, the enemy gave up the right bank. Several French and Bavarian battalions passed the Inn, and on the 6th, at noon, both bridges were entirely re-erected. Cols. Moro and Somis, engineers, have exercised the greatest activity in the separation of these bridges; the enemy has been closely pursued in crossing them; fifty of their guard were made prisoners.
Marshal Davoust, with his corps of the army, left Freising on the 4th, & reached Mulldorf on the 5th; the enemy defended the right bank where they had erected batteries in a very advantageous position. The bridge was so much destroyed, that it was not repaired without much trouble. On the 6th at noon, a great part of the army of marshal Davoust passed over.
Prince Murat had carried a brigade of cavalry to cross the bridge of Mulldorf; he caused the bridges of Oetting and Markelholz to be repaired, and passed over them with a part of his reserve. The emperor went in person to Haag.
The corps of the army of marshal Soult is stationed before Haag; the corps of general Marmont rests this night at Wilshsburg; that of marshal Ney at Lansberg; that of marshal Lannes on the road from Landshut to Braunau. All the information received of the enemy's situation, represents the Russian army to be retreating.
There has been much rain during the whole of this day; all the country between the Isar and the Inn presents one continued forest of pine trees and is very sterile. The army expresses much gratitude for the zeal and readiness with which the inhabitants of Munich furnished the necessary articles of subsistence.
FOURTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Braunau, 8th Brumaire, year 14.
Marshal Bernadotte arrived on the 8th, at ten in the morning, at Salzburg. The elector had left it some days before; a corps of 6000 men, who were there, had retired precipitately the preceding evening.
The imperial head quarters were on the 6th at Haag, on the 7th at Muldorff, and on the 8th at Braunau.
Marshal Davoust was employed on the 7th in causing the bridge of Muldorff to be entirely repaired.
The 1st regiment of light-horse made
a noble charge on the enemy, killed 20 men and took several prisoners, amongst the rest a captain of hussars.
On the 7th, Marshal Lannes arrived with the light cavalry at the bridge of Braunau. He set out from Landshut. The bridge was broken down. He immediately caused sixty men to embark on board two boats. The enemy, who was moreover pursued by the reserve under prince Murat, abandoned the town. The audacity of the 13th light-horse contributed to hasten his retreat.
The misunderstanding between the Russians and Austrians is already perceptible. The Russians pillage every thing. The best informed officers amongst them know the war they carry on to be impolitic, since they have nothing to gain against the French, whom nature has not placed so as to become their enemies.
Braunau, in its present state, may be considered as one of the noblest and most useful acquisitions to the army. It is surrounded with bastions and a draw-bridge, a half moon and fosses full of water. It has numerous magazines of artillery, all in an excellent state; and, what is very difficult to credit, it is also remarkably well provided with provisions. We found in it 40,000 rations of bread ready to be distributed, and upwards of a thousand sacks of flour; the artillery of the place consists of 45 pieces of cannon with sliding carriages, and mortars provided with upwards of 40,000 balls and howitzers. The Russians have left behind them 100,000 lbs. of gun-powder, a great number of cartridges, lead, a thousand muskets, and every thing to maintain a great siege.
The emperor has appointed general Lauriston, who has arrived from Cadiz, governor of this town, in which he has established the depot of the head-quarters of the army.
FIFTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Braunau, 9th Brumaire, year 14.
Several Russian deserters are already arrived, among others a serjeant-major native of Moscow, an intelligent man. It may be imagined that every body questioned him. He said that the Russian army was very differently disposed towards the French army from what it was last war; that the prisoners who had returned from France, praised the country and the French very much; that there were six of them in his company, who, at the moment of their departure from Poland were sent farther; that had all the men returned from France been left in the regiments, they would undoubtedly have all deserted; that the Russians were sorry to fight for the Germans, whom they do not love, and that they had a high opinion of French valor. Being asked whether they loved the Emperor Alexander, he answered that they were too miserable to bear him any attachment; that the soldiers loved the emperor Paul better, but that the nobility preferred the emperor Alexander; that the Russians in general, were satisfied to have quitted their country, because they lived better and better paid; that they all wished not to return to Russia, and that they prefer red settling in other climates to returning under the rod of so hard a discipline; that they knew the Austrians had lost all their battles, and did nothing but weep.
Prince Murat set out in pursuit of the enemy. He overtook the rear guard of the Austrians, six thousand men strong, upon the road to Merbach; to perceive and charge it was only the same thing for his cavalry. This rear guard was discomfited upon the heights Ried. The enemy's cavalry then rallied to procure the passage of the infantry through a defile. But the 1st regiment of rangers and the division of Dragons of Gen. Reaumont, routed them, and rushed with the enemy's infantry into the defile. The fire of musketry was very brisk but the darkness of the night saved the division of the enemy; a part of it dispersed through the woods, so that only five hundred were made prisoners. Prince Murat's advanced guard posted itself at Haag. Col. Montbrun, of the 1st rangers covered himself with glory. The 8th regiment of dragons supported its old reputation. A quarter-master of this regiment having his hand shot off, said before the Prince, the moment he was passing by, I regret my hand because it can no more serve our brave Emperor. The emperor upon learning this trait, said, "I recognize in this the sentiments of the 18th." Let this quarter-master be appointed to an advantageous post, according to his situation, in the palace of Versailles."
The inhabitants of Braunau, according to custom, had carried home to their houses a part of the provisions from the magazines in the town. A proclamation caused the whole of these provisions to be brought back. Therefore at present, a thousand sacks of flour, a great quantity of oats, magazines of ordnance of all kinds, a very fine manutention, and sixty thousand rations of bread, which we were in great want of part of them have been distributed to the corps of marshal Soult.
Marshal Bernadotte is arrived at Salzburg. The enemy retreated to the road of Carinthia and Wels. A regiment of infantry attempted to make a stand at the village of Hallem; it was forced to retire to the village of Colling, where the marshal was in hopes that General Kellerman would contrive to cut off its retreat and capture it.
The inhabitants assert that, in his uneasiness the Emperor of Germany advanced as far as Wels, where he learned the disaster that had happened to his army.
He also learned there the clamours of his people of Bohemia and Austria against the Russians, who plunder and ravish in so unbridled a manner, that the inhabitants wished for the arrival of the French, to deliver them from these singular allies.
Marshal Davoust, with his body of the army, has posted himself between Ried and Haag. All the other corps of the army are in full movement; but the weather is dreadful; the snow has fallen a foot deep, which has rendered the roads detestable.
The minister secretary of state Maret has joined the Emperor at Braunau.
The elector of Bavaria is returned to Munich; he was received with the greatest enthusiasm by the inhabitants of his capital.
Several mails from Vienna have been intercepted: the latest letters were of the 18th October. The inhabitants had begun to receive news of the engagement of Wetzinger; it spread the greatest consternation. Provisions were dear beyond purchase. Famine menaced Vienna. However, the harvest was abundant; but the depreciation of the paper currency and of the assignats, which loss upwards of 40 per cent. had raised every thing to the highest price. Every body was persuaded of the speedy fall of the Austrian paper currency.
The farmers would no longer exchange their provisions for a paper of no value. There is not a man in Germany but considers the English as the authors of the war and the Emperor Francis and Alexander as the victims of their intrigues. There is not a person but says: there will be no peace as long as the oligarchs govern England, and the oligarchs will govern as long as George breathes. The reign of the Prince of Wales is in consequence desired as the term of that of the oligarchs who, in all countries are egotists and callous to the misfortunes of the world.
The Emperor Alexander was expected at Vienna; but he has taken another step: it is asserted that he is gone to Berlin.
ULM, October 25.
It is impossible to describe what our town has suffered. Without speaking of the burthens which, since the arrival of the Austrians in Suabia, have been laid on it, such as garrisons, requisitions, and paper money, nor of the shocking oppression under which it has groaned during the whole stay of the Austrians; it had, from the 1st to the 5th, from 6 to 12,000 men to support, and from the 9th to the 20th, from 25 to 30,000. The smallest barracks served to lodge 20, 25 and 30 men; decent houses had 60, 70 and 80 and some as far as 100, all maintained by the inhabitants; the Austrian army being most intolerably ill provided with provisions: add to which that the butchers and bakers were put in requisition, and the mills were in stagnation; in consequence of the measures of the Austrian commandant, who had caused the water of the Blau to discharge itself into the fosses, hoping that by thus inundating our suburbs he might render it impossible for the French to attempt an assault. To increase their misfortunes they were bound to furnish daily, great numbers of rations of bread, and vast quantities of meat, to the Austrian army, posted on the mountains & neighboring heights: the horses in the town were all put in requisition for the army; the same thing took place with regard to the cloth, made use of for cavalry cloaks, and great coats for the infantry, and also with regard to leather employed to make shoes for the soldiers. In short, the military chests being exhausted, all rich persons, and even those in easy circumstances, were forced to furnish considerable sums in order to pay the troops; some were obliged to contribute towards the maintenance of the hospital.
We have at present only a garrison of 3000 French, under the command of gen. Labassée, whose conduct is truly exemplary, the contrary in every respect to that of the Austrians.
AUGSBURG, Oct. 27.
The day before yesterday a severe cannonade was heard here on the side of the Tyrolese; the French here have without doubt attacked the passes through the mountains. An action has taken place on the Inn.
Oct. 28.
H. E. M. de Talleyrand arrived yesterday at Munich.
The pay-master-general of the army has received orders to send to the quarter-master of each regiment his pay up to the 6th Brumaire inclusive. A new, exact and sure accountability has been introduced.
Several commercial houses have received letters from the country of Venice, which state that the Austrian army, every where beaten, was in full retreat to the frontiers of the country of Venice, and was expected to evacuate the whole country, except the cities of Venice and Palmanova, which latter is now tenable. A part of the Russian army from Corfu were eagerly expected at Venice, and it was reported that the ships of war of that nation cruising in the Mediterranean were making dispositions to blockhead Leghorn. The same letters add, that the army of general St. Cyr was to join that of Massena.
HAMBURG, Oct. 28.
The Russians arrived to-day in our environs, and the quarter-masters crossed the Elbe to announce the arrival of the troops at Luenburg for to day; general
Barron quitted, on the 22d in the morning in the town of Hanover, with all the French remaining there, and retired into the fortress of Hameln. News is said to have been received to-day that the Prussians have on their side entered Hanover, & it is rumoured that the ancient regency has been re-established.
VIENNA, October 31.
The Court gazette has just published an edict which opens a loan of twenty millions of florins, the half is to be furnished in notes of one hundred florins, payable at the bank of Vienna; the other half in notes payable in specie.
October 26.
General Mack, who was taken prisoner of war by the French, is arrived here, and as it is said with proposals for peace. But on our part there seems to be but very little inclination to quit the field of battle unless the proposed peace be very honorable for Austria.
His Russian imperial majesty is shortly expected in Vienna, and preparations are already making for his reception.
STRALSUND, October 22.
The greater part of the Swedish troops have set out on their march towards Mecklenburgh. Several battalions of these troops will arrive on the 23d at Wismar. The secretary of state Baron de Lagerbeike, who was at Ratisbon will very shortly arrive here.
The king of Sweden is hourly expected here.
We learn that a new fleet of transports, which was appointed to convey new Russian troops both hither and to Wismar, has been dispersed by a storm on the coast of the Baltic. The same storm is said to have caused great damage in the road of Riga.
AMSTERDAM, November 1.
Our stocks are still on a rise.
ABBEVILLE, 12th Brumaire, Nov. 3.
Early yesterday 1800 conscripts on their way to Strasburgh, passed thro' our town, with their haversacks on their backs and the bulletin of our last feats in arms in their pockets. They are going in full hopes to join our brave fellows of the grand army. These young men display an exaltation and desire of glory which every body with the prefect of Amiens, who was at Abbeville for this purpose, could not help admiring.
Ratisbon, Oct. 28.
The Russians have retreated to Wels, and there wait for reinforcements.
A division of the army of General Bernadotte is already marched into Salzburg. Passau is said to be taken by the Austrians.
Sittingen and Vilatrofen are in the hands of the French.
According to private letters from Suabia, the imperial royal quarter master general, lieutenant field marshal general Mack, had several audiences of the Emperor Napoleon, before his departure, general Mack received two letters in his own hand writing of the French Emperor to the Emperor of Germany. It is observed at the same time, that, of all the Austrian generals, general Mack alone obtained the favor to travel through the French army by the way of Munich to Vienna. It is likewise supposed, that the dispatches sent after the archduke Ferdinand, contained proposals for peace.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, January 2.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of State, enclosing a report on the memorial of Peter Landais.
A petition was presented from sundry haters of Boston, similar in tenor to that from certain haters of Philadelphia, and referred.
Mr. J. C. Smith from the committee of claims, submitted a bill for the relief of the governor, secretary and judges of the territory N. W. of the Ohio, which was referred to the committee of the whole House.
Friday, January 3.
Mr. G. W. Campbell presented a memorial from the House of Representatives of the territory of Orleans, praying that certain alterations may be made in the law passed the last session, respecting titles to land; that the culture of sugar may be further encouraged; that certain appropriations of land may be made to individuals; and that an appropriation of lands may be made for the use of public schools. Referred.
Mr. Findley presented a memorial from a meeting of sundry citizens of Philadelphia, representing that certain abuses had occurred in the election of Michael Lieb, as a representative in Congress, and praying the House to authorize the issuing of a commission to take depositions, or that they will take such other measures towards an investigation of the case, as they may deem proper.
Referred to the committee of elections. The House again went into committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith, in the chair, on the bill to establish rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States.
The committee, having considered the remaining parts of the bill, section by section, reported the same with sundry amendments, which the House took into immediate consideration, approving some,

and rejecting others; when the bill was ordered to a third reading on Thursday. Mr. J. Randolph observed that he had a communication to make, which according to the rules of the House, required the galleries to be cleared; which the Speaker thereupon directed to be done. The galleries continued closed till about 3 o'clock, when they were opened, and the House adjourned till Monday.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Saturday, January 4, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their Clerk.
The Senate have passed the bill, Appointing commissioners to view and mark out a way for a road from Thornton's gap in the Blue ridge, to the Little river turnpike road leading to Alexandria, and to raise a certain sum by lottery for opening the said road—And the bill, Authorizing a toll bridge over Pagan creek in the county of Isle of Wight, with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
They have also agreed to the amendment proposed by the House of Delegates to one of the amendments proposed by the Senate to the bill Concerning master commissioners in chancery; which amendments were agreed to by the house. Ordered, that the clerk inform the senate thereof.
An engrossed bill, Authorizing John Brander to erect a toll bridge over Swift creek, in Chesfield, was read a third time, several blanks therein filled up, and passed—Ordered, to be carried to the senate for their concurrence.
A bill, Establishing a new ferry from the borough of Norfolk across the waters of Elizabeth river, after a second reading, was rejected.
A report from the committee for courts of Justice, which lay on the table, was taken up and read in the following words:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the justices and members of the bar of Northampton county, praying that a quarterly court may hereafter be held for the said county in the month of September instead of August in every year, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of John Seabrook and Mary Seabrook, the nearest of kin to, and natural guardians of, Nicholas B. S. Rind and Mary Rind, infant orphans of James Rind, dec. praying that an ad may pass, appointing trustees of the estate of the said orphans, with power to improve their real estate in such manner as the said trustees shall think most advantageous to the said orphans; and to sell the houses that may be erected by the said trustees, as well as others which have been erected, for a term of years, in order to raise a sufficient sum of money to pay for their erection, is reasonable. The said resolutions, after a second reading, were agreed to by the house—And bills ordered to be bro't in pursuant thereto, by the committee for courts of Justice.
A report from the committee of propositions and grievances, which lay on the table, was taken up and read as follows:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Monongalia, praying that the said county may be divided, agreeable to certain bounds therein specified, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Monongalia, praying that the said county may be divided by other lines therein described, be rejected.
Resolved, that the petition of Nancy Valentine, praying that the fine of fifty dollars, assessed against her at district court held in the town of Petersburg, may be remitted, is reasonable.
The first resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend it by striking out at the end the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu "be rejected," which passed in the affirmative.
The 2d & 3d resolutions, after a second reading, were agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the committee of propositions & grievances do prepare and bring in a bill pursuant to the third resolution.
A motion was made that the house come to the following resolutions:
Resolved, that the president and directors of the Bank of Virginia be requested to furnish the House of Delegates with a statement of the amount of the capital stock of the said company; of the debts due to the same; of the deposits in their coffers; of the notes in circulation, and of the cash in hand; and that the president and directors be further requested to furnish the House of Delegates with the book or books containing minutes of their proceedings.
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to call on the president and directors of the said bank for the above statement, and to receive the book or books containing the minutes above referred to.
The said resolutions being twice read, were, on motion, ordered to lie on the table.
Monday, January 6, 1806.
A communication from the senate by their clerk.
The Senate recede from their amendment proposed to the bill, Establishing certain inspections of tobacco in Kanawha county—And they request of the House of Delegates, a free conference upon the subject matter of disagreement between the two houses, relative to the bill, Respecting the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.
On motion, Resolved, that messrs Garland, Kemp, Minor, Coles and Semple be a committee on the part of this house, to meet a committee from the Senate, in a free conference on the subject matter of disagreement between the two houses, relative to the bill, Respecting the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.
Ordered, that the clerk inform the senate thereof.
A motion was made that the house come to the following resolutions:
Resolved, that the continuance in office of more than ten directors (including the president) of the Bank of Virginia and its several branches respectively, is a violation of the charter of the Bank.
Resolved, that the treasurer be instructed not to bestow the vote of the state on more than ten of the directors (including the president) at present actually in office, in Richmond, Petersburg, Fredericksburg and Norfolk.
A motion was made to amend the first resolution by striking out the words 'is,' between the words 'respectively' and 'a,' and inserting in lieu thereof the words 'would be,' and the question being put upon the proposed amendment, it was agreed to by the house.
The question being then about to be taken on the first resolution as amended; the previous question, whether the question shall now be taken on said resolution? was moved and seconded.
And the question being put on the said motion, it passed in the affirmative—Ayes 101—Nones 46.
The question being then put upon the first resolution, it was agreed to by the house—Ayes 91—Nones 46.
The question being then put upon the second resolution, it was agreed to by the house—Ayes 112—Nones 12.
A motion was then made that the house come to the following resolution:
Resolved, that the treasurer be directed to exclude those directors, who on discount days, appropriate an unreasonable portion of the discount to themselves.
A motion was made to amend the proposed resolution by adding to it a clause in the following words, to wit: "And all other persons whose credit may have been affected by their notes or bills being protested, or by other circumstances calculated to produce distrust as to their perfect solvency;" and the question being put upon the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.
The question being then put upon the resolution as amended, it was disagreed to by the house—Ayes 18—Nones 103.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 3.
On Wednesday sailed from the Eastern Branch for New Orleans, the United States brig Franklin , with transports and military stores for the gun boats in the Mississippi.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH
An imperfect account having been given relative to col. Thornton in this court some days ago, the following statement may not be unacceptable to many of our readers:—
Colonel Thornton, of Thornville Royal, Yorkshire, and of the Bondoir, Westminster Road, attended the court some days ago with another gentleman of considerable property, in order to justify bail for a friend, upon which occasion he had recourse to the same fund of humor and legal remarks which some weeks ago excited the risibility, and were so convincing to the Court of Chancery.
Mr. Marriott, the Counsel, desired to know if he had not disposed of his house, the Bondoir, for four pipes of claret.—The Colonel's answer was, "No, Sir; but had he stated 14 hogsheads of claret, he might have been nearer its value; but even supposing 14 hogsheads of claret had been the sum agreed for, from that tardiness he had experienced in the law, he should never conceive any estate sold till he had received a consideration; and so long as he was the possessor of that house, and paid the taxes, he should consider himself a householder." The Colonel in a humorous strain then continued; "But as you appear to me, Sir, to be a Bon Vivant , I can assure you that my claret is of the first quality. Deuteron de Margens , of the year 1803; a Magnum of it is at your service, whenever you will do me the honor to call at the Bondoir." Mr. M. then desired the Colonel to inform him how many times he had been arrested in the course of the last twelve months. He said, "just as often as he had to do with rascals ; that he had placed his affairs in the hands of professional men; that they had all deceived him; that he had placed near 14,000l. in the hands of one of them for the purpose of paying off the different demands, though the person in question had given in statements of sums he said he had paid, but he had lately discovered they had not been paid, and not being able to obtain any account of what had become of the above large sum, these arrears had arisen in consequence; no disgrace he considered to himself, but to the profession. Having now entrusted his affairs into the hands of men more honorable to the profession, these men, unwilling that Colonel Thornton should be arrested by vexatious and frivolous arrests, evidently done to create expense, had arranged a great many of them, even without allowing him to be troubled upon the subject." Mr. M. then said, have you been arrested 20 times? The Colonel answered, "Sir, I really can't say; you may put down 100, if you please." The Colonel then addressed the judge, and said, "My Lord, I don't feel myself bound to answer all these interrogatories; I came here to serve a friend, and am really to justify to being worth above 20,000l. when all my debts are paid, which I conceive, by the law of this country, perfectly sufficient to justify bail jointly with another, for 130l." In reply the judge said, he did not approve of people being so negligent in respect to arrests; and he thought the Colonel would do well to recover back some of this money from his attorney, before he became bail for any body. The Colonel in reply said, "My Lord, I question if your Lordship had been entangled with the same men, and in the same way, whether you had extricated yourself better; you'll excuse me for making use of a vulgar old saying 'Tis not an easy matter to get butter from a dog's mouth."— Eng. pap.
WILL I give my Bond for seventy
pounds to John Steele, administrator of William Moon, dec. and as well as I can recollect, the bond was dated in November 1801, which bond afterwards fell into the hands of Charles Moorman, one of the legatees of William Moon, dec.—I forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said bond, as I have long since paid it in full.
OSBORNE HENLEY.
30th December, 1805.
Taken up as a runaway, on the 30th December, 1805, and committed to Hanover jail, a negro man named BOB, who says he belongs to Th. Epps, living in Norrway county. The owner is desired to apply, pay charges and take him away.
HENRY H. VAUGHAN, Jailor. Jan. 4, 1806.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WILL be sold, agreeable to law, at Henrico May court, if not claimed before that time, the following Tobacco, which has been deposited in Shockoe Warehouse over two years. T. L. No. 2528, 120, 1180, Lynch's inspection. No. MK 865, 149, 1265, Cannon's ditto. W. W. 164, 132, 1176, Tyre river, ditto. S. W. 32, 157, 1345, Deane's ditto. No. MK 685, 152, 1212, ditto. ditto. MOSBY & YOUNG. Richmond, Jan. 3, 1806.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1806.
The following persons are elected Directors of the Bank of Virginia and its several Offices of Discount and Deposit, for the ensuing twelve months, viz.
At Richmond. A. B. Venable, John Harvie, Joseph Gallego, Benjamin Hatcher, Gervase Storrs, John C. Hubner, Gabriel Ralston, John H. Foushee, William Wardlaw, T. Rutherford, Patrick Gibson, James Brown, John Cunningham, George M. Crede. At Petersburg. Robert Birchett, John McRae, Paul Nash, Thomas Atkinson, William Clarke, Robert Pollock, Alexander Brown, Samuel Christian, Archibald Baugh, James Byrne, George Magee, William Bowden, James Strange. At Fredericksburg. David C. Ker, John Chew, George French, John Taliaferro, Hugh Mercer, Robert Walker, Robert Henning, Robert Patton, John Minor, Thomas Goodwin, John Mercer, David Henderson, Benjamin Botts.
Those marked thus (a) are new members—and those marked thus (b) are federalists.
George Tucker, Esq. of this city declined being considered as a candidate for the office of Director.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
QUESTIONS
To the LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
1. Would it be wise or laudable in the representatives of a free and enlightened nation, to connive at drunkenness, riot and dissipation; because they enhance the receipts of their revenue; or in other words, would it be right to tolerate gaming upon any terms? 2. Would it be politic to provide this temporary convenience, by destroying the morals, health, and industry of the people? 3. Would it be proper to create a secure asylum for the libertine, and dissolve; and thereby arm vice with every possible convenience, to diffuse its poison into every department of society? 4. Would the uncertain expectancy of 25,200 be equivalent to these evils? 5. Would it be consistent with propriety and duty for the legislature to countenance, by authority, vice in any shape or upon any terms? 6. Would it be constitutional, to disservice any freeman of his liberty, without "summons" or notice, for an offence "not particularly described and supported by evidence;" on the contrary, would it not be grievous and oppressive? 7. Would it be nice policy, to take from poor and unfortunate people, the benefit of the oath of insolvency, when their imprisonment could not benefit the commonwealth, but would rather operate as a disadvantage; on the contrary, would not humanity and common feeling dictate otherwise? 8. Would it be right for the legislature to expend their time and the public money in re-enacting laws, now in force and only requiring execution; or in enacting others for the purpose of imaginary gain and oppression of their constituents? 9. Would it be honorable and praiseworthy in our legislature to encourage and patronize new systems and innovations, which arise upon the ruins of civilization, decorum and piety? Let the Assembly of Virginia reflect seriously upon these things, and give an answer, dictated by truth and their soundest judgment. I shall be satisfied, for certain I am, they will say, they must be given in but one way, and if so, the commentator in the Enquirer, under the signature of "Givis," on unlawful gaming, will be fully and satisfactorily answered.
CITIZEN. Januray 6, 1806.
A very interesting cause was lately determined in the Supreme Court of Penn
sylvania. PATRICK LYON, a very ingenious mechanic of Philadelphia, was, in '98, committed to, & confined several months in prison, on suspicion of having been accessory to the robbery of the bank of Pennsylvania. While he was imprisoned, if we mistake not, besides the very great injury he sustained in his business, his wife and children were carried off by the fever. His innocence at length appearing, by the conviction of the perpetrator of the robbery, Mr. Lyon was enlarged; when he instituted an action for damages against the Bank of Pennsylvania. The cause came on week before last, was argued several days by the most eminent Lawyers in that state, and a verdict of twelve thousand dollars damage was bro't in by the jury.—This verdict is not only a matter of gratulation, on account of Mr. Lyon's innocence, merit and sufferings; but because the influence of these large incorporated companies in Philadelphia 100 often turns aside the course of justice, and even crushes individuals who have the hardihood to contend with them.—Fren. Tue. Ame.
SLAVE TRADE.—250 "prime young Congo Negroes"—160 "prime Gold Coast Negroes"—151 "prime Windward Coast Negroes"—and 120 "prime Rio Pongo Africans"—(4 cargoes, total 711!)—had just arrived and were offered for sale, at auction, at Charleston, South Carolina, 23d November.
From Barton's Medical and Physical Journal, vol. 2d, page 1.
Extract of a letter from professor Ebeling, Hamburg, to Dr. Barton. "Vaccination is generally introducing."
A new remedy for intermittent fevers has been discovered by Messrs. Seguin and Gautieri, viz. simple joiner's glue, or any other gluten, such as from calves' feet, &c. It is given before the Paroxysm, and is said to perform wonders. Gautieri, and perhaps twenty other Italian physicians in the Milanese, &c. where these fevers are endemical especially where rice is cultivated) have published the results of their experiments. Bischof, at Berlin, has translated the memoirs into German, and the Prussian physicians have confirmed the effect. In order to make the gluten palatable, they join to it some cinnamon, or other aroma. English and Dutch glue are found equally good. This may be a salutary practice in many American marshy places. The glue ought not to be too much diluted with water, two ounces are sufficient to dissolve 11 or 12 drachms of glue, which should be broken into small pieces, and boiled by a slow mild fire. If it coagulates again, the glass in which it is preserved should only be put on the ashes, and with the help of a little water, it will soon become fluid again. Gautieri gave it to an old lady aged 60 years: the gluten in doses of 6 ounces daily, and cured her the third day, of a violent tertian fever. The gluten from calves' feet, produces the same effect as other gluten, at the same time that it is more palatable, and sits easier on the stomach. It may also be given in greater quantities than common glue, which often occasions nausea. In Russia, the country people commonly cure such fevers with a thick soup prepared from calves, feet, p. 199.
Method of preserving Vegetables.
It is not generally known that green succulent plants are much better preserved after a momentary immersion in boiling water than otherwise. The treatment is adapted for the economical preservation of cabbages and other plants which are dried for keeping; as it destroys the vegetable life at once, & seems to prevent an after process of decay or mortification, by which the plant would have been more considerably changed if it had not been so suddenly killed. An old inhabitant of Philadelphia, has preserved potatoes on long voyages, by destroying the vegetable life of them in an oven. The principle is the same in both cases.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY, CLASS 2.
NINTH DAY'S DRAWING.
Table with 5 columns: Prize, Numbers, Amount. Prizes of 50 dollars—Nos. 7277 6388. Prizes of 25 dollars—Nos. 3904 7004. Blanks—Nos. 5024 5355 4478 6250 5632 6304 6323 4861 5006 4048 6077 5396 4762 4004 4070 4730 5208 7134 6187 5078 6446 5119 5384 5624 4596 5128 4670 6613 6173 5929 4214 5174 4650 5763 6327 6660 6146 3796 4533 4822 7374 4644 6024 5171 7256 4014. Gain of the wheel this day 350 dollars. TENTH DAY'S DRAWING. Blanks—Nos. 5099 6466 5211 7738 6018 6242 7112 4065 6489 5068 5633 6163 3927 5841 4350 4155 4302 4545 7471 6677 5851 4392 7645 7285 6554 6545 6280 7636 5433 6605 5611 6973 5469 5367 7316 6478 7143 5544 7611 6789 7218 4880 5716 4993 5752 4143 6360 5738.
Inspected in Richmond the last six months, ending the 1st of January, 1806, 35,437 barrels of flour.
ISAAC WEBSTER.
DIED—At Birmingham, England, on the 15th September last, Mr. JOHN HODGSON, Jr. Merchant of that place, aged 22 years.
Interesting to Young Ladies!
THE Studies and Exercises of the "Wiltshire School for Female Instruction and Accomplishments," will in a few days commence on an enlarged and much improved plan. Whilst an accession of two excellent Female Teachers provides for the elementary instruction of the pupils in English, and in French Conversation, their more advanced studies of Geography, History, and the principles of the French Language will be assisted by pleasing & familiar Lectures, calculated to diminish the difficulties and display all the allurements of literary application. Williamsburg, Jan 7, 1806.
A Version of one of the Poems of Ossian from a correspondent, shall appear on Tuesday.
(By Authority.)
An Act, making an additional appropriation for the naval service, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That in addition to the sum heretofore appropriated for that object, the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying the expenses of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five.
Sec 2. And be it further enacted, That the aforesaid sum shall be paid, first out of the monies accruing at the end of the year one thousand eight hundred and five, from the duties laid by the act, passed on the twenty fifth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and four, intitled, "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers;" and secondly out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. December 11, 1805—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
An Act, supplementary to the "Act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by the Convention of the 30th day of April one thousand eight hundred and two, between the United States and the French Republic." BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the balance of the appropriation of three millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, made by the act to which this is supplement, which may remain unexpended on the thirty-first of December, one thousand eight hundred and five, shall not be carried to the credit of the surplus fund, but shall remain appropriated to the same purpose for which it was originally appropriated, any act to the contrary notwithstanding. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. December 31, 1805—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
Louisa County Court, November 15th, 1805.
Charles Barrett, surviving partner of Charles and Thomas Barrett, plaintiffs, against John Lemay, heir at law of John Lemay, dec'd. 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 state; Therefore, on the motion of the said plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in March next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of the courthouse of this county on some court day. A Copy, JOHN POINDEXTER c. l. o. Goochland County Court, 16th December, 1805.
John Michie, against John Salmon. 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 state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here and answer the bill of the plaintiff on or before the third Monday in April next; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, WILLIAM MILLER. c. o. e.
At a court held for Cumberland county, the 25th of November, 1805.
James Morton & Co. Plaintiffs, in chancery against Drury Watson and John Bibb, Defendants. It is day came the plaintiffs by Henry E. Watson their attorney, and the defendant Drury Watson 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 state; on the motion of the complainants by their attorney, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next and answer the complainants' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse on some court day. A copy—Attest, Sam. Hobson. D. C. C. C.
ALL who have claims against the estate of Nathaniel Venable, sec. dec. or against the companies lately transacting business under the firms of Venable & Co. Venable, or Venable & Co. are requested to make them known to me, as I design shortly to distribute the estate of the said Nat. Venable, sec. among his legatees. RICHD. N. VENABLE, Exor of Natl. Venable, sec. Prince Edward, Jan 2, 1806.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE president and directors of the bank of Virginia, have this day declared a dividend of Four Dollars on each share, in the capital or joint stock of the said bank, which will be paid after the 15th instant, on application at the bank. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. January 6th, 1806.
WILL BE SOLD,
On the premises, in Charles City county, on the 18th instant.
100 ACRES OF LAND,
Conveyed in trust from Christopher and Herbert Hynes, to George Carter, or so much thereof as will satisfy the claim in said deed and costs. Wm. Morecock, Trustee. January 6, 1806.
Morocco Pocket Books
Is just received and for sale at this Office.

LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 305 acres of land lying on the waters of Wye river in Sussex county, within 6 miles of the court house. This land is equal to any high land, in the said county for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. and lies in a very agreeable wealthy neighborhood, and is well improved, for it is a dwelling house, just built 29 by 32, four rooms on the lower floor and two above, with all other necessary out houses, all of which are new. Any person wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. William Yancey. December 13, 1805.
For Sale, A New Grand PIANO-FORTE, named Concert Pitched. Apply on Shoe Tree Hill, at the house opposite Mr. Copland's, to P. A. Peticolas. December 31, 1805.
BOLTING CLOTHS. M & B MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, and a quantity of best three stranded SEINE TWINE. Ga. 29.
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can be well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fireproof Warehouse on Markwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Upperment Warehouse . In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805.
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffel Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfhicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, No. Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper; about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking a bout Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail so that I get them, shall have the above reward or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 10. cash, or on credit till the first day of January, next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 19th, 1804.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Leaf and Mucovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Pig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Thick, Rose, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cords, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambrics, Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. Batters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805.
WILL be sold, at Powhatan January court (being the 15th) to the highest bidder, a valuable TRACT OF LAND containing 1200 acres, on Deep creek, in the said county, either altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. The value of this land will be best known by an accurate view of the different lots, to which an attached sketch will be shown by Mr. Hatcher, on the premises, with whom is left a plot, by a late survey. There is a good crop of wheat sown thereon. Twelve likely hands will be hired, which are under an overseer, engaged for the ensuing year, with every thing prepared for a crop. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on taking possession, & the remainder in three annual payments, to carry interest from the date, but good bonds, properly secured, of residents within the districts of Richmond or Petersburg, will be accepted for the deferred payments. Wm. MAYO. Powhatan, Dec. 13th, 1805.
Notice. PROPOSITIONS will be received by the Executive, for the purchase of EIGHT CONDEMNED NEGROES reprieved for transportation, under the act "to empower the Governor to transport slaves condemned, when it shall be deemed expedient." The Celebrated running horse, Peace Maker, Will stand the ensuing year at Smith Paine's in Buckingham, within 2 miles of Newnton. The owner had contemplated running him again the ensuing spring, but believing him to be seriously encumbered at this time to distinguish himself upon the turf owing to an excessive hard founder which he experienced a few months previous to his race with Florizel, but after the match was made between them, has declined running him again, he will be shown at the following courthouses during the March term of each court viz: Buckingham, Goochland, Cumberland & Powhatan. His pedigree and performances, together with a more general advertisement in relation to him, will be furnished in due season. December 25, 1805.
Fashionable Goods. Ready made White Satin Pelises vario—dark coloured suk do. Florence Silk and Satin Spencers elegant Souffle Dresses Rich Brocades and Figured Satins Plain & figured Lenau and Pique Muslins A handsome variety of plain, check'd and strip'd Sarsnets Ladies' Tabouret Neck Handkerchiefs Lace Sleeves and Shoulder Ornaments; Which, with a general assortment of Seasonable Goods, are offered for sale, at moderate prices, by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, 24th Dec. 1805.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, returns his thanks to his good customers, and the public in general, for the support and encouragement he has experienced during the whole of his mercantile career. His time of life, and extensive dealings, renders it now absolutely necessary, that a retrospect should be taken; that he should in a measure withdraw from business; and seriously set about the winding up of his past concerns. To accomplish which, he now entreats all those in arrears, either by specialties or open accounts, to favor him so far, on the presentation of their respective debits, to come forward, & make payments, or give him satisfactory assurances, that on or before the year eighteen hundred and seven, such should be made. From and after the 1st day of the ensuing year the business of the store will devolve wholly on ROSCOW COLE, for whose conduct in every respect he can from long experience, vouch. It will be conducted under the firm of GREENHOW & COLE and if not on the extensive scale that it has heretofore been it will be generally found supplied with such articles as are most in demand—which being at all times purchased with CASH, will be disposed of for CASH, such PRODUCE as may suit, and ON CREDIT ONLY TO PUNCTUAL CUSTOMERS, on as low terms as possible. ROSCOW COLE begs leave to assure all those who may favor him with their custom, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, to give satisfaction. That late, or early, he will (if health permits) be ever ready to attend the demands of customers, and endeavor to deserve, the PATRONAGE of the PUBLIC. Williamsburg Dec. 20th 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company. NINTH REQUISITION. THE shareholders of said company are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, Treasurer, the additional sum of ten dollars on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next.
Delinquent Shares on former Requisitions. NOTICE is hereby given that all the shares upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of former requisitions, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on the 11th day of February next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, clk. December 24, 1805. Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY, who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office.
To be Rented, A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shockoe hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. December 16, 1805. Wm. DUVAL.
For Sale, THE HOUSE and LOT, situated on the corner fronting the court house; the Lot is 52 feet on the front and 152 on the Cross street. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. James Cowland, who lives on the premises, or to Prosser and Moncure. December 30th, 1805. 3w N. B. The above property will be sold at auction, on the 28th of January if not disposed of sooner.
To be Rented, FOR one or more years, together or separately, Two Fire Proof BRICK TENEMENTS, in the back street near the basin, and adjoining the warehouses occupied by Messrs. Taliaferro & Dickinson. They are suitable for warehouses or stores, and will be fitted up with counting rooms and shelves to suit the tenants. JOHN WICKHAM. December 24, 1805. 5w
DOCTOR BALLER has actually opened his ACADEMY in the house of Mrs. Meredith's opposite to Mr. William Davidson's, where those who wish to enjoy the advantages of his public tuition, must enter before the 6th instant; after which no scholar will be admitted until the commenced course of study shall be finished. Richmond, January 1st, 1806.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy & Co. therein expressed, will certainly be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the first day of February next, at New-Market, in Amherst county, before the store door of the said James Murphy & Co. The Following Property, to wit: Lucy and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, with interest and charges. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Wm. Munro. Dec. 25th 1805.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber residing in the county of Campbell, JAMES, a mulatto slave, sold by Mr. Thomas Taylor of Richmond, to Doctor Patterson, of Buckingham, and now the property of the subscriber; also, HARRIET, the wife of James, a black woman, about twenty years old. James ran on when he went away, a green short coat & a smooth leather hat. The woman carried off with her several suits of clothes. She has some connections amongst the negroes of Mr. Adams, of Richmond, and it is expected, they are both lurking in or about town. Whoever will deliver the said slaves to the subscriber, or lodge them in some jail of this Commonwealth, and give such information that the subscriber may get them again, shall receive a liberal reward. THOMAS JONES. December 17th, 1805.
TO RENT, AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805.
Negroes for Sale. WILL be offered, at public auction, a Zech. Brook's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the 10th day of February, 1806, on a credit till the end of the year. SUNDAY SLAVES, belonging to the estate of the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. bond and approved security will be required. The Executors. December 24th, 1805.
Just received and for sale at this office, THE LADIES' ANNUAL POCKET BOOK, AND THE GENTLEMEN'S Annual Pocket Remembrancer, FOR THE YEAR 1806. THE Ladies' Book contains an elegant engraved Frontispiece—an Almanack—ruled pages for memorandums, and engagements, also for account of monies received, paid or lent, for every day in the year: select prose and poetry; new and celebrated songs; a marketing table, and several other useful tables. The Gentleman's Book contains an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and cash accounts, government of the U. S. executive, legislative and judiciary, commission of loans, Federal courts of law, patents, ministers, consuls, &c. to and from foreign nations, military appointments, table of the pay and subsistence of officers of the navy, list of officers of the navy, marine corps, navy agents, list of the whole naval force of the U. S. Post Office establishment, Coins of the U. S. Duties payable by law, officers of the customs, light houses, and several useful tables, &c. December 10.
WE have for Sale the following articles, most of which being consigned, we will sell low for cash or good sixty days paper. 10 Hogsheads Molasses. 5 do. N. E. Rum. 10 Barrels do. do. 16 do. Liver or Tanner's Oil. 1 Box Hats. 8 do. Cotton and Wool Cards. 2 Pipes French Brandy. 30 Barrels Herrings. 80 Tierces Lime. 3 do. Rice. 5 Hogsheads & Pipes Apple Brandy. Ground Plaister in barrels. Shapard & Lucke. November 26, 1805. w12m N. B. Ground and Fine Salt in Sacks.
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Man-heiter, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805.
To Rent, A HOUSE at the Falling Gardens. Apply to the Editor, or to D. Wilson, who will give cash for a few thousand pounds of SENECA or RATTLE SNAKE ROOT; also for BEE SWAX and LINSEED OIL. Richmond. Dec. 5th, 1805.
W. Wardlaw, HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY OF MEDICINES. BY the ship Rolls, from London.—Also, a great variety of PAINTS, VARNISHES, SONGS, INSTRUMENTS, PATENT MACHINES, &c. &c. And by the ship George, from Liverpool, a large supply of VOILS and SHOP GLASS. Those who favor him with their orders may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizen of Richmond are requested, when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper, to prevent mistakes. DOCT. WILSON. TAKES the liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell Tavern, where may generally be had MEDICINES of every kind in general use, as well as other articles in the Drug line, of good quality and at fair prices; of which persons disposed to buy may satisfy themselves by calling at his shop. He also begs leave to observe, that he professes to practice Physic in all its branches. Persons of needy circumstances will be prescribed for gratis by paying the retail prices of his medicines. Richmond, Oct. 3d, 1805.
Land for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale, 950 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, belonging to the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. about three miles above Manchester and lying upon the river affording several very convenient mill seats; this tract possesses many advantages which would be considerable to a purchaser. It is now under high cultivation, included in a good fence and well watered; two thirds of the above tract is covered with valuable timber, and lies convenient either to the turnpike or river. The above land if not disposed of privately, prior to the 1st day of May, will then be offered at public auction, on the premises, in lots to suit purchasers. Any person wishing to view it, will be shown it by the subscriber, or in his absence by William Bowles residing thereon. George Markham. December 24th, 1805.
WANTS a place behind the counter, a YOUNG MAN, who can come well recommended. For further particulars enquire of Messrs. C. & T. Saunders. Richmond, 23d December, 1805.
Ten Dollars Reward for a Horse, TAKEN from the main street, opposite the post office, in this city, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the evening of the 21st inst. a bright bay HORSE, with a Saddle and Bridle, supposed to be 5 years old last spring, about 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, coarse made two or three white spots on his back, occasioned by the saddle, and a hurt that is "not hair'd over, tho' well, and I have been informed, a small white spot on the inside of one of his thighs" has rather a thick mane, his gait a strong steady trot, carries his head low, and a sleepy countenance when still. The saddle is double skirted, and the stirrup irons plated, has been in use about two months, a double reined bridle with a leather curb. Whoever delivers the horse, saddle and bridle to me, near the basin, shall receive the above reward; and Five Dollars for the horse alone, if taken out of this county, and half that sum if within the county. 'Tis suspected he was rode off, not with a view to keep. SAMUEL PARSONS. Richmond, 12th Mo 26th, 1805.
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, on which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Geni to bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805.
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore. WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax, &c. &c. HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c. &c. SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith). N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON. Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P. S. WIRE SAFES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st, 1804.
Store of Jewellery, Hardware, Locksmithery, &c. FRANCIS FOLLET HAS JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED, at his STORE, nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern and next door above Mr. Robert Johnson's, Main Street, Richmond, a NEAT and GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF ARTICLES in his line, among which are, gold breast pins, finger rings, ear rings, miniature chains, lockets, bracelets, &c. silver soup, table, desert, tea, mustard and salt spoons, and sugar tongs, silver watches, gold and gilt watch chains, seals & keys; watch materials, such as main springs, inside chains and hooks, pendants and bows, buttons and springs, glasses, &c. Japanned tea trays, waiters, bread baskets, snuffler trays, candlestick and bottle slides. Plated castors, candlesticks, snuffers & trays, salt, bottle slides, and table and desert spoons. A large assortment of ivory, buck, bone, horn and wood-handled, table, desert and carving knives and forks, and pen, jack, pruning and counting house knives. Table and butcher's steels, cork-screws, plate warmers, dish covers, satin wood and japanned tea caddies; pot and box coffee mills; tea kettles, frying pans, dired and plain grid irons; smoothing irons, waffle irons, brass and iron candle sticks, brass and iron shovels and tongs; copper, brass & iron clashing dish pewter mugs, tea pots, porringer, bacon and plates; Britannia metal, iron and pewter, table and tea spoons; key rings, jiggling irons, tap beer, pipes, &c. augers, &c. and mingo traps; gilt, plated and common vest buttons; pumice rotten stone and red chalk; tambour needle cases, sandneedles, knitting needles, pins and needles, thimbles, coral beads; carpenter's, cooper's and shoemaker's tools; tailor's shears, scissors, sheep shears; round, half round, three square and flat, rough and smooth files; mill and pit saw files, flat and half round rasps; screw plates, sledge and hand hammers, buck irons, saddler's hammers, pincers and awls; webbing, flat, inner and beak, and throat buckles; buckles and tips, cock eyes, trace chains, hoes, straw knives, shovels and spades, brass cockles, scythe beams, brass scales and weights, steel yards, marbles, hatters' irons, brass wire, iron binding wire, hair and wire sieves; curry combs, horse brushes, hair brooms, hearth, scrubbing, white wash weavers', clothes & tooth brushes; locks and hinges, round and die spring bolts, cabinet furniture, brads, clout and snuffer nails, tacks, sculpit and nob nails; ventee hooks, wood screws, bed screws, keys and caps, screw rings and knobs; ladies' and gentlemen's japanned dress cases, gentlemen's Mahogany dressing cases and travelling decks; ivory and bone chessmen, chess boards, backgammon tables, battle doors and shuttle cocks; flutes, drums and fife; violin strings; common and agate guns; gun hammers and worms; guillocks, pistols, swords, sword knots and belts; epaulets, military feathers, powder flasks, and shot belts; whips, canes, umbrellas, boot jacks and hooks; razors, razor straps and none; shaving boxes and brushes, shaving soap, cutting tongs, powder bags and puffs; potatium, essences, tooth powder; ivory, horn and tortoise shell combs; Keever's colours; ivory sheets for miniature painting; hair, lead and slate pencils; silver pencil cases, states, inkpowder quills, sleeve buttons, jews' hips, fish hooks, tobacco, snuff and cigar boxes; goggles, spectacles and cases and opera glasses; surveyors' compasses and chains, and mathematical instruments and pocket compasses; ladies' and gentlemen's morocco pocket books; gloves, gloves, elastic garters, suspenders, silk purses, with a variety of other articles similar to the above, all of which will be sold low, and worthy the attention of those who wish to purchase for cash, either by wholesale or retail. ALSO, FOR SALE 10 barrels Liver Oil; 15 ditto Cider; 4 frails fresh Almonds; and an assortment of fresh GARDEN SEEDS, from one of the first gardens in the state of New York. F. Follet intends to keep a constant supply of articles in his present line of business, and expects on from England, in the Spring, Summer and Fall, next, a complete and general assortment of Mechanics' tools, building materials, household and farming utensils; saddlery, military and fancy articles. They will be laid on like good terms, for cash, and will be sold on like good terms to those who will please to favor him with their custom. Richmond, Dec. 20th, 1805.
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Virginia Argus Extra--Jan. 10, 1806
Late and Important!
From the Norfolk Public Ledger of Monday last.
Capt. Gordon, who arrived here on Saturday in the ship Highland Mary in 35 days from Bordeaux, has favored us with the Moniteur & other Paris papers to the 20th November, and the Bordeaux papers to the 26th of the same month.
The intelligence which they contain is of the highest importance to the political world, and so astonishing, that it is difficult to believe that we are relating facts.
The event which first attracts our attention, is the rapid advance of the French Grand army to near Vienna. We do not perceive by any of the papers we have received, that the emperor of the French had actually entered Vienna, but he was within a few leagues of that capital, and no enemy to oppose him. In fact he only delayed his entry, in order to adjust some ceremonies, and to make it more solemn and impressive. It will appear incredible that a mighty empire should be overthrown in six weeks, and without one battle in which the ancient valor of the nation was displayed. The public are already in possession of the operations of the French army up to the capitulation of Ulm. Immediately after that event the grand army pressed forward for the capital of the Austrian empire. The resistance which it experienced is detailed in the bulletins of the army which we shall hereafter notice. That it could not have been considerable, the rapid advance of the French, affords conclusive evidence. The battles which were fought, more resemble a war of skirmishing for posts, than battles which were to determine the fate of a mighty empire.
From the accounts published in the French bulletins, it appears that the meeting and defeating their enemy, were the same. The modern Caesar, may in imitation of the ancient, say veni, vidi, vici! the Austrian cabinet appears no less confounded, than the armies are dismayed. The emperor of Austria abandoned his capital on the approach of the French, and retired to Bohemia. We cannot in this place resist the insertion of an anecdote of Bonaparte, well known in the diplomatic circles of Paris, and related to us by a gentleman of veracity from France. Some time last summer, Bonaparte in speaking to the Austrian minister observed, "Your master wants war, does he? tell him from me, that if he obliges me to go to war I will sleep in his bed before Christmas." That he will perform his promise the present details sufficiently prove.
In Italy the French arms have in every instance been attended with success, but the archduke Charles has contended with Massena like a soldier, and obliged his superior enemy to purchase at some expense the victories which he has gained. It appears to be the determination of the Austrian and Russian generals to concentrate all their forces in Bohemia; the Austrian Russian army has retreated into that kingdom.
The king of Prussia, notwithstanding all the sanguine hopes entertained of his becoming a member of the confederacy, adheres to his neutrality, or rather continues his partiality for France, and his unconquerable hatred of Austria. Every exertion we may imagine has been made to detach him from his system. The emperor of Russia arrived at Berlin the 25th of Oct. where he was received with every mark of distinction suitable to his exalted rank, but the main object of his visit, it does not appear probable, will be accomplished.
Notwithstanding the success of France, she is raising another most formidable army of 200,000 men, to follow the grand army, either to second its operations, or to act as an army of reserve in case of need.
France has concluded a treaty with the king of Naples and the two Sicilies, by which it is stipulated, that France will withdraw her troops from the estates of that king, provided he will not permit the forces of the combined powers to pass through his dominions, we shall publish this treaty in our next. In her finances, France experiences great embarrassment, upon which subject we refer our readers to an article in this day's paper. In addition to which the great banking house of Recamier, has suspended its payments.
The English grand expedition had arrived and landed at Cuxhaven, the French appear to treat it with derision, nor from the present aspect of affairs does it appear probable that it will be able to render any important service to the cause of the allies.
In several of the Paris & some of the German journals, a continental peace is supposed to be certain and immediate. It will be observed that the emperor of the French was to proceed shortly to Munich to hold a general congress for that purpose; it is confidently asserted in some of those journals that the emperors of Russia and Austria have made overtures to the emperor of the French, thro' the mediation of Prussia.
With England, France appears determined to prosecute the war with vigor; already has she commenced the formation of another camp at Boulogne, to which place a part of the imperial guards had actually arrived. Bonaparte, it is said, as he passed to the Rhine, observed, that he would spend his Christmas in Vienna, and Easter in London, while we admit that he is punctual in most of his promises, we venture to predict that he will not keep this.
The defeat of the combined fleet was known in France; the Moniteur preserved a sullen silence, while two of the minor journals ventured to notice the action in these words:
"Authentic letters from Madrid assert in a positive manner, that Admiral Nelson died of the wound he received in the engagement of the 21st October, four English captains as well as a great number of officers of every rank, lost their lives in it a fact now clearly ascertained, that Admiral Collingwood has not been able to capture a single ship of the combined fleet, which were dispersed by the storm. The death of Admiral Nelson alone is an undoubted defeat for the English Navy!"
Except this very voracious account, there is not one word of this memorable combat in the Paris papers. An account had been received at Bordeaux, which, when more at leisure we will publish for the amusement of our readers; the summary of the loss of the British, according to this account is 5 sunk, one blown up and three drove ashore. The Prince of Wales of 98 guns which was not in the action among those sunk, and Admiral Bickerton, who was not in the action is said to be killed, and this the account adds, "is according to Admiral Collingwood's statement."
From these circumstances our readers will naturally make some allowance for other accounts. But after a large allowance, there is enough to prove the discomfiture of the allies. In this, and our succeeding papers, we shall present our readers with details of this summary.
PARIS, November 20. The public were yesterday in expectation of receiving the confirmation of the news afloat for some days past, upon the entry of the French into Vienna, which was to have taken place on the 19th Brumaire (10th November); but the 21st Bulletin, which the Moniteur gives dated from Molk the same day, making no mention of this desirable event, seems to belie the news. However if it be observed that on the morning of the 18th, prince Murat was only ten or 12 leagues from Vienna, and that he detached the same day a corps of dragoons towards that city, from whence the emperor and his court had already departed, it will readily be conceded that, there being no further resistance, the first division of the army may really have entered that capital the 19th, and possibly the emperor Napoleon himself may have made his entry the same evening that the Bulletin is dated.
In circumstances of such moment, it is not astonishing that public rumors should precede a few days the official reports. It is possible that speedier communications, or fame that gains in its carriage, arrive sooner and are mutilated by the exaggeration of public avidity. For instance, Rumor was yesterday so busy as to spread news of peace, the details of which are so very vague and uncertain that no attention can as yet be paid to them. It was added that lord Harrowby is to stipulate for England, in the general treaty. Be this as it may, peace was certainly not the primitive object of the noble lord's mission. But it is the fate of Mr. Pitt ever to see his projects turn in an extraordinary manner. The denouement of his political drama has the quality required by Aristotle: it is always unforeseen. The expedition that he has so long been meditating is at length sailed, against all expectation. He wished to silence the laughers; but, to avoid one reproach, he exposes himself to receive a greater. The delay attending it was a ridicule; the expedition itself, in such circumstances, is a capital fault, a fresh blunder if its projector be not assured of his means. Mr. Pitt begins to grow distracted; he entangles himself in the nets which his own pretty tricks first spread for him; he has lost his senses before he has lost the ministry.
But, to return to the affairs of the continent, whatever truth or falsehood there may be in the new rumors in circulation, we can blame nobody for crediting them. So many wonders are wrought in so short a time, render every thing credible. It is more natural to suppose that the French will make peace in Vienna, than it was to presume that they would be there 45 days after their quitting Strasbourg. This war, which may hereafter be called the Six Weeks War , will be more celebrated in history than the Seven Years War , or even Thirty Years War ; and, as no other war is more replete with extraordinary events, it is reasonable to believe that the peace which must follow it, will have more important results for the future tranquillity of Europe.
TWENTIETH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY. LINTZ, 16th Brumaire, (7th Nov.) Year 14.
The engagement of Amstetten did great honor to the cavalry, and particularly to the 9th and 10th regiments of hussars, and to the grenadiers of the division of general Oudinot.
The Russians have since accelerated their retreat; they in vain cut down the bridges upon the Ips, which were quickly re-established, & prince Murat arrived as far as the abbey of Molk.
A reconnoitering party has posted off to Bohemia. We have taken very
considerable magazines, both at Freystadt and at Mattrahausen.
Marshal Mortier with a corps of the army, is maneuvering upon the left bank of the Danube.
A deputation from the senate is just arrived at Lintz. The elector of Bavaria is expected here in two hours.
Lintz, 17 Brumaire, (8th Nov.) year 14. The elector of Bavaria and the electoral prince arrived yesterday evening at Lintz. Lieut. gen. count de Giulay, sent by the emperor of Austria, arrived here in the night. He has had a very long conference with the emperor. The object of his mission is unknown.
At the battle of Amstetten we took 1800 prisoners, 700 of whom are Russians.
Prince Murat has established his headquarters at the abbey of Molk. His advanced posts are near St. Pölten (St. Hypolite).
On the 17th, general Marmont directed his march towards Leoben. On his arrival at Weyer, he met the regiment of Giulay, charged it and took 400 prisoners, among whom one col. and several officers. He continued his march. All the columns of the army are in grand manoeuvre.
Twenty-first Bulletin of the grand army.
Molk, 19th Brumaire, 10th Nov. year 14.
On the 16th Brumaire, the army of Marshal Davoust directed its march from Steyer to Naydshoffen, Marientzell and Lichtenfeld. By this movement, it extended its front beyond the left of the enemy's army, which was supposed to be ready to make a stand on the heights of St. Hypolite; and from Lichtenfeld it marched towards Vienna by the high road leading directly to it.
On the 17th the advanced guard of this Marshal being yet several leagues from Marientzell, met the corps of gen. Meerfeldt which was marching towards Neustadt for the purpose of covering Vienna on that side. The gen. of Brigade Heudelet, commander of Marshal Davoust's advanced guard, attacked the enemy with the greatest vigor, routed him, and pursued him for the space of five leagues.
The result of this engagement of Marientzell was the taking of 3 stands of colors, 15 pieces of cannon and 4,000 prisoners--among whom are the colonels of the regiments Joseph de Colloredo and Deutschmeister, and five majors.
The 13th regiment of light infantry and the 108th regiment of the line behaved admirably well.
On the 18th in the morning, Prince Murat arrived at St. Hypolite. He gave direction to the general of brigade of dragoons Sebastiani to push forward towards Vienna. All the court and grandees have left that capital. It had been already announced at the advanced posts, that the emperor was preparing to quit Vienna.
The Russian army has effected its retreat to Kremz by re-crossing the Danube, fearing no doubt to see its communications with Moravia cut off, by the movement which Marshal Mortier made on the left bank of the Danube.
General Marmont must have passed beyond Leoben.
The abbey of Molk, where the emperor lodges, is one of the finest in Europe. There is not, either in France or Italy, any convent or abbey that can be compared to it. It is a strong position, and commands the Danube. It was one of the principal posts of the Romans, and was called "the iron horse," built by the emperor Commodus.
The cellars and vaults of the abbey were full of every good Hungarian wine; which has been of great help to the army, having for this long time been without any; but we are now in the wine country; there is a great deal in the environs of Vienna.
The emperor has ordered a particular safeguard to be placed at the castle of Lustschloss, a small country seat belonging to the emperor of Austria, on the left bank of the Danube.
The avenues of Vienna on this side do not resemble the avenues of great capitals. From Lintz to Vienna there is but one high road; a great many rivers, such as the Ips, the Elaph, the Molk, the Traisen, &c. have only bad wooden bridges over them. The country is covered with forests of pine trees; at every step inextinguishable positions, where the enemy in vain endeavored to make a stand. He was always apprehensive of seeing himself passed and turned by the columns which manœuvred beyond his flanks.
From the Inn hither, the Danube is beautiful; its prospects are picturesque; its navigation down the river, rapid and easy.
All the intercepted letters speak only of the frightful chaos which Vienna exhibits. The war was undertaken by the Austrian cabinet against the advice of all the princes of the imperial family. But Collecedo, led by his wife, who, a French woman, bears the most envenomed hatred to her country; Cobentzel, accustomed to tremble at the very name of a Russian, in the persuasion that every thing must bend before them, and to whom, moreover, it is possible the agents of England may have found means to introduce themselves; in fine, that miserable Mack, who had already acted such a great part for the renewal of the second coalition, these are the influences that have proved stronger than those of all wise men and of all the members of the imperial family.
There is not the meanest citizen, the lowest subaltern but is conscious that this war is advantageous only for the English; that they are the artificers of the misfortunes of Europe, as, by their monopoly, they are the authors of the exorbitant price of provisions.
NUREMBERGH, November 1st.
We now know in a positive manner what to believe of the intentions of Prussia towards all the belligerent powers. A new rescript of the Prussian Cabinet, addressed to the inhabitants of the Prussian provinces in Franconia, removes all doubts. The regencies of the margraviats of Anspach and Bareuth immediately caused it to be published with the following introduction:
"It has been lately made known to all the Prussian authorities, that all foreign armies shall be proceeded against, to avoid all species of excess, in the same manner and with the greatest impartiality. But as through misunderstandings and ignorance of the true intentions of the government, it has been reported that H. M. the king of Prussia wished to take an active part in the war, it has been enjoined us to make known to the people, that the military preparations of Prussia merely relate to the maintenance of the strictest neutrality; that the measures hitherto taken are only intended to insure the guarantee of the same, and that no other interpretation must be given them. We in consequence repeat to all the authorities and order them to make known to those under their jurisdiction, that all the reports touching the participation of H. M. in the war, are destitute of all foundation; and this declaration is made in order to prevent and hinder all illegal acts on the part of individuals and communes."
STRASBURGH, Nov. 16.
On the 9th November, marshal Augereau's head quarters were at Stockach. On the 10th he set out a new on his march; the right column of his army struck off towards Bückhorn and filed along the upper part of the Eastern borders of the Lake of Constance, by Langenanger to Lindau and Bregenz. The centre column directed its march from Pfullendorf to Savenspurge, and from thence by Wengen and Ynsy to Immenstadt. The left column which departed from Moeschkirch on the 10th, marched off by Waldsee and Lenthkirch to Kempten, where it was to learn its farther destination. If it be true, as is asserted to day, that the Austrian General Wolfskehl has surrendered by capitulation to a column sent against him by Marshal Ney, from Innsbruck, and which cut off his retreat, Marshal Augereau will have for the moment no enemy to fight against, and may act in concert with Marshal Ney, against the Italian Tyrol.
November 17. The city of Vienna has just opened its gates for the first time to a victorious army. This glory was reserved for Frenchmen. Our troops have entered it. An extraordinary courier who arrived here last night brought this intelligence, but at his setting out the emperor had not arrived there. He was, however, immediately expected to make his solemn entry into that capital, and afterwards repair to Munich, where a congress is to be opened for the re-establishment of peace, overtures for which have already been made. It is confidently asserted that the king of Prussia will employ his mediation, and that count Haugwitz, who was lately at Vienna, will repair for this purpose to Munich.
NEIL M'COULL, Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805.