The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-08-05 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 26.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 5, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
Richmond Prices Current.
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 25   Wheat, New, 1 25   Flour—superfine, New, 7 50   Corn Meal—per bushel, 100   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 58  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
JUNE 21, 1806. WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 30th day of June, 1798, and to the reimbursement of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them; and that the principal of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK, either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the FIVE AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. (oawt18)
July 1.
FOR SALE. THAT extensive and valuable property formerly owned by Presley Thornton, Esq. and late the property of Sharp Delany, Esq. deceased, situated in Northumberland county, state of Virginia, three miles from the Court-house, lying on the Potomac, nearly opposite Point Lookout. This property consists of about 2,500 acres of LAND, 1,700 acres of which is fertile low grounds, well adapted to the growth of Indian corn, tobacco, and every kind of small grain, and highly important for grazing. These lands, naturally rich and fertile, are capable of the highest improvement, having inexhaustible sources of sea weeds cast upon the shores easily obtained, and large quantities of oyster shells on the shores, and Indian banks in different parts of the land, some valuable marl easily obtained, may be adapted either to grass or culture.
There is on the premises a substantial built brick dwelling-house, two stories high, upwards of 80 feet front, well finished; two well built brick houses, forming a square with the dwelling-house, and used as offices, upwards of 30 feet by 20, in good repair; a brick stable with stalls for 24 horses, and a large coach-house in the middle; a brick dairy; a brick house used as a still-house, and also an extensive frame barn. There is a good proportion of wood land included in the 1,700 acres, heavily covered with white oak, hickory and chestnut, and a considerable quantity of this thriving locust, red cedar and wild cherry. The high lands consist of 800 or more acres, of a good quality, level, and affords a good opportunity of improvement.
This property will be sold together or divided into convenient farms to suit purchasers. Possession will be immediately given. A further description of this property is thought unnecessary, as persons inclined to purchase will no doubt view the land.
Application to be made to John Murphey, Westmoreland county, or to James Moore on the premises, who are duly authorized to make conditional contracts for the same.
June 10. Law2m
REMOVAL. DOCTOR WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the Store of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCall, where, in addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of
MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c. The whole of which he offers for sale at reduced prices. Orders from Physicians, Merchants and others, will be promptly attended to and carefully executed. It is his intention to devote much personal attention to his shop, and to sell such Medicines as he uses in his practice only. Families can have proper directions to accompany such articles as they buy of him.
Among a great variety, he begs leave to enumerate— Peruvian Bark                      Parson's Bitters Fallopi, Colonel                  Squire's Bitters Rubbury, Sciaena                Turlington's Balsam Rhus                                  Pungent Smelling Bubbles Rose Water                        Phosphorus Spanish Flies                      Tooth Powder Digitalis                              Tooth Pick Pink Root                          Tooth Brushes Opium                              Greenbrier's Tincture Arrow Root                      Imperial Wash for cleaning Feather
Also, Anderton's Pills                  Essential Salt of Lemons Bateman's Drops                Lavender Water British Oil                          Root Powder Balm of Honey                  Fine Polishing Copal Varnish Child's Worm Lozenges      White Varnish Clavell's Cough Drops      Black do. Corn Plaster                      Japan do. Dalby's Carminative          White Lead Daffey's Elixir                    Linseed Oil Elixir Peppermint              Spirits of Turpentine Eye in Spruce                  Mace, Cloves Essence Mustard                Turmeric, Ginger Exartland's Lotion              Long Pepper Church's Lotion                Indigo, Copperas Godfrey's Cordial              Logwood, Fustic Harsh Oil Harsh Oil                          Madder, Gold Leaf Hayman's Water              Silver Leaf James's Powders              Windsor Soap 7 ft. Drops                      Wash Balls Ipecacuanha                      Camel Hair Pencils Peppermint Lozenges      Pecou's Water Colours Lip Salve                          Hair Powder Liquid True Blue              Powder Puffs Silex Opodeldok              Itch Ointment Orange Flower Water
Also—A small supply of Medical Books for sale. Pharmacy 4. 5tf
LAND FOR SALE.
On the second Saturday in August next, will be exposed to sale, at public Auction, at John Anderson's Tavern, in the Town of New-Canton. SIX LOTS OF LAND, being parcels of a tract formerly held by Colonel Samuel Jourdan, which was lately divided by the subscriber, into several smaller tracts. Three of the lots are situated between James and Slate rivers; and the other three, on the south side of Slate river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Robert Nicholas, and Mr. Stephen Gaurant. The land is well timbered, and is favorable for the culture of tobacco and wheat; and no part of it is more distant than three miles from an excellent navigation. Plots of the land will be left with Mr. Walter Irvine, of New-Canton, and the lines will be easily traced, as they are very generally known in the neighborhood.
One fourth of the purchase money will be demanded on the delivery of the deed; the balance to be divided into two equal annual instalments, secured upon the property, by deed of trust. JOHN ADAMS. (oawt4f.)
June 6.
TO BE RENTED.
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Isaac, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family.
Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the bird in hand) at the corner of the street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitehead, servant of the City, or to
JACOB I. COHEN. (law tf)
February 23.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by John M. Roce, of the county of Buckingham, bearing date the 19th day of June, 1802, for the purposes therein expressed, will be sold, on Saturday the 30th day of August next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the City of Richmond (Virginia) for ready money, a certain Tract or Parcel of LAND, containing 640 acres, more or less, lying and being in the county of Davidson and state of Tennessee, on the waters of Stones river, it being the same land which was granted by the state of North-Carolina to Willoughby Williams, assignee of Amos Davidson by patent, bearing date the 1st day of April 1794, and number 2489—beginning at a hickory running south 320 poles to a walnut, thence east 320 poles to a Mulberry, thence North 320 poles to a Walnut, thence West 320 poles to the beginning. EDMUND W. ROUTES. (oawt4t)
July 20.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 633 acres of land, lying on James river, opposite to the 7 Lands, 65 miles above Richmond, upon which are two good fisheries—for terms, apply to William Hansford on the premises, or to the subscriber within ten miles of the same. WILLIS WILLS. (oawt4t.)
July 29.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on Thursday night the 1st inst. a negro man named LEWIS, he is about five feet nine or ten inches high, stout and well made, has a scar on one of his hands (I believe his right) occasioned by a burn when small; he wears a light brown shirt, coat and pantalettes dyed or a light olive colour, took with him a black broad cloth coat and vest, but I expect he will change his name and clothing and attempt passing as a free man, and will attempt to make his escape to Norfolk by water. Masters of vessels and all others are forewarned from harbouring, employing, or taking him away from their peril. The above reward will be paid on delivering him to Joseph Traylor, jr. in Blandford, or the subscriber. ARCHER TRAYLOR, Jr. (law tf)
N. B. I have understood that he was seen in the city of Richmond during the Broad Rock Races, dressed in black. I think it is probable he is still lurking about there. He has a pert walk, good countenance, very active and fond of waiting on gentlemen. A. T. Chesterfield, May 27. tf
HOUSES & LOT FOR SALE.
WE offer for sale the Houses and Lot near to Mr. Rutherford's dwelling House and next below Mr. Isaac Webster's on Shockoe Hill, at present occupied by Benjamin Sheppard. This situation is scarcely exceeded by any in town for beauty, and by none as to pleasantness, being nearly as not quite as high as any part of Richmond. The dwelling house and out-houses are sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family that is not very large, there being 2 rooms and a fine large passage below, and 4 rooms above stairs in the dwelling house, a good kitchen and smoke house all in good repair, and the yard and garden under a new inclosure of the best materials. Any person inclined to purchase, may be accommodated with credits which probably will be agreeable; or debts due or not due from persons residing in Richmond or Henrico, will be taken in payment, or a considerable deduction from a credit price will be made for cash. N. B. & I. SHEPPARD. July 15. (tf)
July 15.
Adjoining the above mentioned lot is an unimproved Lot belonging to me, which borders on the Main-Street leading from Shockoe bridge, & which may be had with the improved lot, if the purchaser should wish it. B. SHEPPARD.
JOHN ALCOCK,
INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the public, he has just received at his Cabinet Manufactory near the Fire Insurance Office; a large assortment of Windsor Chairs and Settees, made in the newest fashion and by the best workmen in the state; any gentleman wishing to buy, will please send their orders or call at his Cabinet Manufactory, where they may get good warranted work, and on low terms, either in the Cabinet line or Windsor Chairs. June 6. tf
NOTICE.
THE partnership of John Butler & Co. at Carringtonville, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The collection of all debts due to that concern, is committed entirely to William McKenzie the acting partner of William McKenzie & Co. and to him alone or to any one he may appoint is payment to be made. JOHN BUTLER, Wm. M'KENZIE & Co.
All persons indebted to the late concern of John Butler & Co. are requested to make payments to Mr. Robert Atkinson, as he alone I have authorised to grant discharges for the same. Wm. M'KENZIE. April 10. tf
April 10.
BURN MILL STONES, of all sizes; and PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, at usual prices.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. (septf.)
THE Clerks of the several County and Corporation courts, are respectfully requested to forward to this office as soon as the first day of September next, as possible, a list of licences granted to Tavern keepers, Hawkers and Pedlars, pursuant to the act of Assembly passed the last session, intituled, "An act to provide more effectually for the collection of taxes." Sec. 3. The commissioners of the Revenue are likewise requested to forward a list of licences, granted to merchants, to the first of September next, as soon after that period as possible. SAMUEL SHEPARD, Audr. Auditor's Office, August 1, 1806. (3t.)
FOR SALE,
Likely young NEGRO MAN who has been accustomed to work in the crop—For terms apply at the Enquirer Office. August 1. tf
TO SPORTSMEN.
Will be sold publicly at the Bowling Green, on the 10th day of October next (if not privately disposed of before that time) the following Stations:
BUZZARD—DARE DEVIL—ARCHDUKE ESCAPE—STORM, by Cormorant out of a Darlington mare. August 1.
After which about thirty thorough bred brood Mares, Colts and Fillies. The terms of sale will be made known in a few weeks by JOHN G. WOOLFOLK and JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. tf
August 1.
THE Subscriber has a large quantity of very good BRICKS on hand, which he will sell on moderate terms: Also—Six or seven thousand weight of manufactured TOBACCO, he will sell low for cash, or in exchange for goods. JOHN TINSLEY. (tf) July 24.
July 24.
FOR SALE—on the lowest terms:
9500 sacks of LIVERPOOL SALT, and 90 crates of LIVERPOOL EARTHEN WARE of superior quality & well assorted, just arrived in the ship Merchant, Captain JOHNSON, from Liverpool, at Bermuda Hundred— OVERTON ANDERSON. tf. May 22.
May 22.
TO BE RENTED—The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time.
April 11. tf J. PENN.
April 11.
VALUABLE LOTS AT ROCKETTS, FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber intending shortly for Europe is desirous to sell the whole of his Property in this City and neighborhood, for the greatest part of which a long credit will be given. The property at Rocketts joins the upper wharf of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson, extending in a strait line upon the river, more than 400 feet, until bounded by the Mariner's line; thence running northerly upwards of 700 feet till it meets the Main-Street just above the ware-house, where it narrows to a front of near 70 feet. There is also a front on water-front of 230 feet. Out this lot are two DWELLING HOUSES, and on the Main-Street a Store, with a Smoke-House and Stable.
From the growing commerce of the City, this property must shortly increase very much in value inasmuch as it contains the whole space on which wharves can be made, above the premises of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnson.
A plot of the above property may be seen, and further information respecting it, and his other property in the neighborhood will be given by the subscriber, who will show the different premises to any person wishing to purchase.
A considerable bargain may be had in any part of the above property for cash. JOHN BANKS. (tf) June 34.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, June 10.
Mr. Cobbett, attended by Col. Bosville, the Hon. C. Johnstone, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Finerty, and several other gentlemen, entered Honiton on Saturday last. The election takes place on Monday. From what cause it arises we know not, but certainly Mr. Cobbett's frank declaration that he would not give one farthing to any voter, in order to secure his election, does not seem to be relished by the worthy Electors of this borough. Several hand-bills have been distributed by Mr. Cobbett's friends. In consequence of one of them, Mr. Bradshaw has been induced to declare his intention of opposing the Brewing Tax.
To the independent electors of Honiton.
GENTLEMEN, Perceiving that M. Cavendish Bradshaw has since by your voice was constituted one of the guardians of the public purse, taken care to obtain a place by the means of which he drew into his own pocket some thousands a year out of that purse, and this, too, at a time when the load of indispensable taxes is pressing his honest and industrious constituents to the earth; perceiving this, and being fully persuaded, that whenever the electors of any place re-elect representatives under similar circumstances, the cause is not so much in their own disposition as in the apathy and lukewarmness of those independent men who may have the ability to rescue them from such hands; with this truth being deeply impressed, I did, upon hearing of the approaching vacancy, use my efforts to prevail upon other men of this description to afford you an opportunity of evincing your good sense and uprightness, and having failed in those efforts, I have thought it my duty to afford you this opportunity myself; it being manifestly true, that, unless men of independence & public spirit will offer themselves as candidates, to rail at electors for choosing and re-choosing the dependent and the mercenary, is in the highest degree, unreasonable and unjust.
As to professions, gentlemen, so many and so loud, upon such occasions, have they been; so numerous are the instances in which the professions and shamcandids of the aristocracy have borne an exact proportion to the purity and solemnity of the vow; so completely, and with such fatal effect, have the grounds of confidence been destroyed, that it is now become necessary, upon all occasions like the present, to give a pledge, such as every man can clearly understand, and such as it is impossible to vio-
late without exposing the violator to detection and to all the consequences of detected hypocrisy and falsehood; and, such a pledge I now give in declaring, that, whether you elect me or not, I never, as long as I live, either for myself, or for, or through the means of, any one of my family, will receive, under any name, whether of salary, pension, or other, either directly or indirectly, one single farthing of the public money; but, without emoluments, compensation or reward of any kind or in any shape, will, to the utmost of my ability, watch over and defend the property, the liberties and the privileges of the people, never therefrom separating, as I never yet have, the just and constitutional rights and prerogatives of the crown.
This declaration, gentlemen, is not made without due reflection as to the future as well as the present, as to public men in general as well as to myself. It proceeds, first, from an opinion, that the representatives of the people ought never to be exposed to the temptation of betraying their trust; secondly, from long observation, that those who live upon the public are amongst the most miserable of men; and thirdly, from that experience in the various walks of life, which has convinced me of the wisdom of Hager, who prayed for neither riches nor poverty; not riches, lest he should forget God; not poverty, lest he should be tempted to steal; and to receive the public money unjustly, is not only stealing, but stealing of the worst and basest sort, including a breach of the most sacred trust accompanied with the cowardly consciousness of impunity. From reflection like these, gentlemen, it is, that the declaration now made has proceeded, and, when I depart, in word or indeed, from this declaration, may I become the scorn of my countrymen; wherein to be remembered with esteem I prize beyond all the riches and all the honors of this world.
But gentlemen, as it is my firm determination never to receive a farthing of the public money, so it is my determination equally firm, never, in any way whatever, to give one farthing of my own money to any man, in order to induce him to vote, or to cause others to vote for me; and being convinced, that it is this practice of giving or promising to give money, or money's worth, at elections; being convinced that it is this disgraceful, this unlawful, this profligate, this impious practice, to which are to be ascribed all our calamities, and all the dangers that now stare us in the face, I cannot refrain from exhorting you to be against all attempts at such practices, constantly and watchfully on your guard. The candidates who have resorted to such means have always been found amongst the most wicked of men; men; men who having, by a use of adultery, or of gambling, or of profligacy of some other sort, ruined both their character and their fortunes, have flaked their last thousand upon an election, with the hope of thereby obtaining security from a jail, and of selling their vote for the means of future subsistence, drawn from the sweat of the people at a hundred fold; and thus expecting to pocket the profit of the corrupt speculation, sneering at their bribed and perjured constituents, as Satan is said to have sneered at the reprobate whom he had bargained for his soul.
Far from you, gentlemen, be credulity so foolish! Far from you disgrace so deep, infamy so indeliable! Far from you so flagrant a violation of the law, so daring a defiance of the justice and the power and the wrath of God! But, were it otherwise, and did I find in Honiton but as many righteous men as were found in Sodom and Gomorrah, I would tender them my hand to lead them from the rest. Very different, however, are my hopes; these hopes forbid me to believe it possible that there should be, collected upon one spot, four hundred Englishmen, having the eyes of all England upon them, who will not, by their votes, freely and cordially given, sanction the great principle upon which I now stand; and in these hopes, I will, if I have live, do myself the honor to meet you on the day of election. In the mean while,
I am, with great respect, gentlemen, Your most humble and obedt. serv't. WM. COBBETT. Botley, Southampton, June 1, 1806.
GALLANT ACTION.
GIBRALTAR, May 24.
The following particulars of a most brilliant achievement performed by his Majesty's frigate Sirius, capt. Prowse, on the coast of Italy, have been received from an officer on board the frigate, and may be depended upon. We publish them without comments; no praise can heighten the merit which the bare unadorned account bespeaks in the gallant commander and his brave crew.
H. M. S. SIRIUS, April 20, 1806.
"On Thursday, April 17, we gained information from a vessel we boarded at sea, that a French national squadron, consisting of one ship, three brigs, one bombare, and five heavy gun-vessels had failed, that morning, from Civita Vecchia for Naples. We immediately made all sail in chase of them, and, at 4 o'clock, had the pleasure of seeing them from our mast-head, & cleared ship for action; at 6 o'clock, saw them very plain from our deck, under easy sail, and apparently determined to wait our attack; at half past 6, they hove to, and at 7 we commenced action on both sides within pistol shot; at 8, observed several of the enemy's vessels much damaged, and running in for the land, we still in close action with the ship and three brigs; at a quarter past 9, the ship ceased firing, and hailed us to say she had struck. I am sorry that we could not take possession of some other vessels, the night being so very dark, and our ship very much crippled and close to the land. However we have given them something to remember us by. The ship is la Bergere, and now with us at Malta. They mounted in the whole ninety-three guns, and 661 men, which you will see by the list of them I send you. I can assure you we found enough to do with the whole of them; for the water was so smooth that all their guns told; and for a frigate, like the Sirius of 36 guns, and only 260 men, to have 93 guns, and 661 men against her, it was serious indeed. Capt. Prowse has lost his nephew, (Mr. Adair) a very fine young man; his brother was killed on board the Victory with Lord Nelson; he was capt. of the marines. I am sorry to say that we had nine killed and twenty wounded; the enemy had 50 killed and wounded."
Names of the enemy's vessels, who engaged his Majesty's frigate Sirius, off Rome, Thursday night, April 26.
Ship la Bergere (commodore) 170 men; 18 twelve pounders, 1 thirty-two pound carronade. Brig l'Abeille, 110 men; 18 nine pounders, 2 thirty-six pound carronades. Brig la Ligure, 72 men; 12 nine pounders. Brig la Junus, 73 men; 12 nine pounders. Bombard la Victoire, 76 men; 12 eighteen and 2 sixty-eight pound carronades. Cutter la Gauloise, 37 men; 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade. Gun-vessel la Jalouse, 33 men; 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade. Gun-vessel la Gentille, 36 men; 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade. Gun-vessel la Provencale, 49 men; 4 four pounders, 1 thirty-six pound carronade. Total—661 men; 93 guns and carronades. H. M. frigate Sirius—260 men and 36 guns.
FROM THE PARIS ARGUS OF MAY 24.
We return to-day to the London news prior to the 13th May, which we were forced to pass over from the abundance and importance of other matter.
The discussion of the Irish budget gives rise to the same reflections as the budget of England. The union has saddled Ireland with all the calamities of G. B. without making her participate in any of the benefits of an immediate government. Every year the debt of Ireland increases by several millions. It is in vain that government endeavours to palliate these charges by exhibiting besides them the benefits which Ireland receives from trade: there is manifestly no proportion whatever between them. If a country be flourishing in proportion to the taxes it is able to bear, it must be allowed that every state upon earth is behindhand in prosperity with the united kingdom.
The bill presented to modify the laws upon the trade of foreigners with the English West-India colonies, is generally deprecate by the former ministerial party. The principal argument they make use of against it, is the effect produced by the famous navigation act. They still look upon that act as the palladium of their maritime greatness. But other times, bring other cares. Government is now compelled, however reluctantly, to derogate from it; the ruin of England might at this day be the consequence of maintaining that law which uniformly raised her to power. The supporters of the bill did not dare to allege in open parliament their strong reasons, lest they should thereby betray the latent weakness of their maritime empire. The aim of ministers is clearly to facilitate the subsistence of the colonies. Is it in the power of the new opposition to secure this subsistence otherwise than by the U. S.? At a time when England can scarcely find wherewithal to maintain her own existence and supply her navy, when she sees the price of corn rising every week in her markets, and is even uncertain whether she shall in future be able to receive any thing from the continent of Europe, can doubt whether America shall be allowed to carry on a trade become evidently so indispensable for the colonies as the air they breathe? Yes; alluded to, was made for the founder of the English navy; but its author, Cromwell, was doubtless not at that time aware that England would colonize the whole cluster of islands in the Atlantic. The moment the colonies become in want of the continental powers, every other consideration should give way to this important reason. The colonies being the soul of trade, the navy exists only by their means, as without their support, the boasted wooden walls of England would soon fall of themselves. Hence no motive should impede their being abundantly supplied with every thing necessary to their maintenance. This would be the time for other nations also to frame their navigation act; it is now that the U. S. and the continental powers of Europe might agree together. They would require neither ships, nor money, nor bloodshed to bring down that immense and frail scaffolding raised upon the ruins of their commerce. England never ceases vaunting her maritime superiority, to comfort herself for the losses which are preparing her inevitable fall; but never was she more dependent than since she appears to impose such hard laws on other nations; she stands in more need of their help in proportion as she extends her conquests. It is with the wood and iron of the north that she secures the wide ocean to forge the chains and yoke of India; it is with the corn of the continent of America that she supports the West-Indies. She scarcely draws any more subsistence from her own soil, and only turns into specie the territorial riches of the nations over which she so wantonly domineers; but the moment they shall have determined to wrest themselves and their posterity from her empire, she will only have to refuse her their productions, their mistress will then become their slave. The British government has long reigned by the divisions it contrives to keep up: these divisions have, unfortunately for the continent, lasted upwards of a century. But

ready cost England numberless crimes; many indeed have been hid in the impenetrable darkness of the revolution. But since social order is strengthened upon its foundation, how an enlightened government can have recourse to means disavowed even by barbarians, is what we are utterly at a loss to conceive.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 3.
Mr. Secretary Fox, rose to give notice that he should on Tuesday next bring forward a resolution which would have the effect of showing that his majesty's ministers were not unmindful of the pledges they had given, respecting the final abolition of the slave trade. He conceived it would be too late in the present session to propose any bill upon the subject; but as it was one of those important subjects upon which his majesty's present ministers had pledged their opinions to the house, he thought it high time to evince their determination of carrying those opinions into effect.
The Prefect of Venice has ordered 10 sail of the line, 6 of which of 90 guns, to be laid on the stocks in the arsenals of his prefecture; the keel of the Charlemagne was laid on the 7th of March, being the anniversary of the first coalition of Austria, Prussia, the German empire, England, Holland, Spain, Portugal, the two Sicilies, the Papal states, and the king of Sardinia, against France, which was declared in 1793, on this date—there was an extra carnival & great rejoicings.
The naval commissioners at Venice have ordered vast naval stores of ship timber to be transported from the forests of Dalmatia to their arsenals, and the construction of two immense dry docks, upon the same principles as those which have existed for 340 years, and by which the Venetian republic was enabled to preserve their ships from decay double the period of any other nation. Aurora.
Extract of a letter from the American Consular Agent at Gotenburg, dated 12th May, 1806. "On account of the present Swedish war with France, all neutrals are allowed to bring the produce of any country whatever, which is otherwise admissible to duty, into Sweden; and three months notice is to be given before this edict can be recalled. The former and generally established law of this country is, that a neutral can bring only the produce of his own country and its dependencies and nothing else."
West-Indies.
From a Nassau [N. P.] Paper, July 1. List of American Vessels adjudged in the Vice Admiralty Court of the Bahama Islands, from the 27th of December, 1805, to the 23th of June, 1806. Joseph, Conn, master; restored on payment of costs.
Mary, Tilton, master; (no claim) condemned. Charlotte, Kuhn, master; restored on payment of costs, but demurrage allowed to the neutral master, for unnecessary detention. Ronulus, McDonald, master; ship and part of cargo restored, part of cargo condemned; part sent to further proof, and that part condemned, upon the further proof.
Richard Alfred, Terbell, master; (a recapture from the Spaniards) one eighth pronounced to be due to the re-captors for salvage, and further considerations reserved for a claim, but a claim afterwards prevented in consequence of the vessel and cargo being seized and prosecuted on the revenue side of the court.
Resolution, O'Driscoll, master; ship and great part of the cargo condemned, the rest of the cargo sent to further proof. The further proof pronounced insufficient and fill further proof ordered, and finally restored on fill further proof.
Eagle, Vriguet, master; restored on payment of costs. San Francisco Xavier, Rodrigues, master; American claim for cargo, Spanish claim for ship; as under licence; both claims admitted, and ship and cargo restored.
S. W. Wells, master; further proof ordered in the first instance, as to ship and cargo. On the coming in of the further proof, the ship restored, but fill further proof ordered as to cargo.
MEMORANDA as to such parts of cases, included in former lists, as were not finally decided when such lists were transmitted and which have received a decision during the present half year. Sampson, Phippen, master; mentioned before, further proof exhibited as to the reserved part of the cargo, and pronounced insufficient and fill further proof ordered, and restitution finally decreed on the fill further proof. Mercury, Dolby, master; mentioned before, the reserved part of the cargo restored on further proof.
NEW-YORK, July 25.
Accounts lately received from St. Thomas lead us to believe, that we should soon receive news of a naval combat between Admiral Cochrane, and a French fleet under Jerome Bonaparte, as the accounts stated they were left about two miles of each other. We learn, however, that they have separated without engaging.
Capt. Hanifen, of the fbr Argus, arrived last night in 16 days from Currao, informs us, that on the 11th July, in lat. 29, long. 72, 30, he was boarded by a frigate, who ordered him to steer for N. W. W. for a French squadron. At 4 P. M. spoke by the Patriot of 74 guns, of six sail of the line and one frigate then in sight.
At day light the next morning he went on board the Patriot, after which the captain of the 74 and capt. Hanifen went on board the Admiral to breakfast. At 9 Jerome Bonaparte came on board by signal, who treated capt. H. with great politeness—was sorry to be obliged to detain him for 4 or 5 days with the squadron. Jerome also expressed a wish to see his lady; whom, he said, he never could forget. The squadron had been to the Cape of Good Hope and the Brazils.
Capt. Hanifen learnt that they were seen by Admiral Cochrane with 4 ships and 3 frigates, but he did not think proper to come near them. At 8 o'clock on Sunday last, in a squall, capt. H. left the squadron off Charleston. Where they were bound he did not learn. The schooner Amanda of Wilmington, for St. Kitts, was in possession of the fbr.
In addition (see New York lead above) Captain Hanifen informs that the French fleet, when he parted from them, were lying to the southward of Charleston, and used to form a line every night, waiting for the homeward bound West-India fleet of 100 sail. Capt. H. likewise
informs that he saw a Spanish gentleman at Currao, who informed him that he had the examination of the prisoners taken in the fbr belonging to Miranda's squadron—Eight of these unfortunates had died in prison, and fifteen were condemned to be hanged, among whom was a capt. Gardner. All the ports on the Maine were opened on the 28th July to neutral vessels.—The privateer Schooner Penguin, bound from Currao from Porto-Cavello, had been taken by the boats of a British frigate.
NORFOLK, July 30. British and French Fleets.
Captain Nash, of the Schooner Experiment, in 14 days from St. Bartholomews, was boarded on the 17th inst. off St. Martins, by a brig belonging to a British fleet, then in sight, consisting of ten ships. As this it appears, that admiral Cochrane has been reinforced, as he seemed to expect by his letter published in our last. The fleet was under a press of sail in pursuit of the French fleet. Ledger.
More of the French and English Fleets. Our readers will perceive by the intelligence under the Antigua head, that vice-admiral Sir John Borlafe Warren had arrived in the West-Indies.
SAINT JOHN'S (Antigua) July 15.
Yesterday morning arrived his majesty's brig Pert, captain Pringle, from Leeward. We learn by this vessel, that admiral Cochrane had got fight of the French fleet off Tortola, on Sunday last, and immediately gave chase; the enemy at the same time ran, not choosing to await the issue of a contest.
An alarm was fired yesterday morning, upon the appearance of a squadron of men of war, which afterwards proved to be that under the command of vice-admiral Sir John B. Warren, consisting of the following vessels, viz. Foudroyant, 80 { Adm. Sir John B. Warren, Capt. White. Hero, 74 { Captain the honourable A. H. Gardner. Ramilies, 74 { Captain Francis Pickmore, Namur, 74 { Captain L. W. Hallsed, Courageux, 74 { Captain Lee, Fame, 74 { Captain Bisset, Amazon, 58 { Captain Wm. Parker, Saracen, 16 { Captain James Prevost, Moucheron, 16 { Captain James Hawes.
The John Bull cutter, of 10 guns, had been detached on Sunday, to procure information respecting the course of the French squadron.—The Amazon frigate touched at English Harbour, and immediately re-joined the fleet, which steered for St. Kitts.
Captain Tarlington, of the sloop Dire Straits, in 13 days from Antigua, on the 16th of July, saw four sail of men of war to the leeward of Antigua, beating up supposed British. On the 25th July, in lat. 32, long. 78, fell in with, and was boarded by one of the ships of a French squadron of 6 sail of the line and 1 frigate, standing under easy sail to the westward; treated politely.
This must no doubt be the fleet of Jerome Bonaparte, and from the proximity to the coast, we incline to think, that it is bound to some port of the United States. If this fleet is bound to Europe, it must have come to the westward, to deceive the English fleet expected to pursue it. Ledger.
Domestic Intelligence.
CHARLESTON, July 21.
The following United States' vessels arrived at this port since our last, from the Mediterranean:— Brig Vixen, Captain Cox, Ketch Vengeance, Lieut. Smith, Gun-boat No. 3, Lieut. McGRATH, 4, Lieut. HENLEY, 5, Lieut. HARRISON, 6, Lieut. ELBERT.
The arrival of the officers of the American squadron from the Mediterranean, affords us the pleasing opportunity of contradicting, upon their authority, the report which was in circulation some time ago, of a rencontre between Commodore Rodgers and Captain Gale, of the Marines—No affray has ever taken place between them; on the contrary, Captain G. is held in much esteem by his Commodore, in whose ship he has returned to the United States. It is impossible to divine the motives which induced the invention of so flagrant a breach of truth, and we leave the malicious author to the enjoyment of his own feelings at this exposure of his malevolence. Gazette.
We hear that William Pinckney, Esq. to the office of Minister Extraordinary, has added to his Mission, the office of Minister Resident at the Court of London, in the room of Mr. Monroe, who, we understand, will return home.
It was known some time since, that it was Mr. Monroe's intention to return to America—and it is believed he would have returned ere this, had he not anxiously desired to bring about that accommodation of differences between the two nations, which had every appearance of a speedy and honorable termination, previous to the late proceedings of congress. It is now very certain that the difficulties have not decreased: And the dispatches received here indicate some difficulty in bringing about an adjustment. Wafb. Fed.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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From the N. Y. AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Military Expedition.—Before we should proceed with the trial of Col. Smith, we have deemed it proper to lay before the reader the following voluntary testimony and depositions (taken in the first proceedings of the United States vs. Smith and Ogdens) that he may have all the facts necessary to inform his mind respecting the expedition of Miranda, and their agency in it.
VOLUNTARY EXAMINATION OF MR. OGDEN.
Samuel G. Ogden brought up this morning upon the warrant issued by me yesterday and examined as a party charged in having provided and prepared the expedition mentioned in the warrant.
He is the sole owner of the Leander; General Miranda's name is Francis; he failed in her, and she was bound to Jacques-mel. He prefers not to say what other place the Leander was to touch at where Gen. Miranda was to land, and does not say. There were 180 persons on board, including every person. She had 17 cannon on board mounted as the complement of the ship. He declines answering any question relating to the vessel's cargo or what was in her hold.
The persons who went out in the Leander are set down in a list, a copy of which he annexes hereto.
The persons on board were not organized as a troop to act in any military duty, other than to defend the vessel in case of attack. He does not admit he has set on foot or prepared any expedition of a hostile nature against any foreign state. He first saw Gen. Miranda the 27th or 28th of December last, then in New-York, where he remained principally till he failed in the Leander. The General lodged at Mrs. Avery's, State Street, in this city.
Taken and subscribed before me the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred and six. MATTHIAS B. TALLMADGE.
NO. 2. OGDEN'S DEPOSITION.
Diatribe of New-York, to wit—Samuel G. Ogden, of the city of New-York, merchant, sworn to make true answers touching a certain expedition fitted out and failed from this port in the Leander depose, that Col. Smith had no particular agency in fitting out the ship Leander or procuring the cargo—this deponent did that himself. Col. Smith and Gen. Miranda were frequently together; William Armstrong was the principal agent of this deponent in procuring certain articles of the cargo of the ship and getting the men on board. There were pikes, cannon and cutlasses for the use of the ship on board—Gen. Miranda is gone out in the ship as passenger merely; is bound to a place as he this deponent thinks in latitude between 10 and 15 N. and longitude between 60 and 75 W. Gen. Miranda was to land as was intended either upon an island or on the Spanish Main within that latitude and longitude—That the men on board were at liberty to act or not to act in any enterprise with gen. Miranda as they should agree, or to land with the general or not to land, at their pleasure. Gen. Miranda was born, as he has understood, in the province of Carracas, and he thinks in the town of Carracas, where he had a great number of friends. That gen. Miranda showed this deponent a great number of papers in the Spanish language, the sufficiency of which as he told him were assurances from his friends at Carracas that they would assist him in any views he might have when he arrived there; they were papers both recent and old, and some of them very recent and mostly received by Gen. Miranda while in Europe—that gen. Miranda came here from London and brought with him a letter of credence on Daniel Ludlow of this city for 800. sterling, which sum this deponent received from Mr. Ludlow for Gen. Miranda.
The engagement between this deponent and gen. Miranda is that the Leander shall carry what she has on board to the port of destination, and the captain of the ship is there to receive for this deponent in cash its price and the amount of the outfit; and two hundred per cent. advance on the amount of the cargo and outfit the vessel is then to proceed to Jacques-mel, and with the cash to purchase a return cargo of coffee. This deponent has several bills on London drawn by gen. Miranda, to the amount of 2000. sterling; one on Nicholas Van Sittart and John Turnbull, the others on Trinidad to about the amount of 5000. sterling, on Joseph Lambert and William Brown, merchants, for which he is to give gen. Miranda credit when paid. This deponent faith the amount of the cargo on board the ship Leander is about forty thousand dollars, the profits he estimates at thirty thousand more. Gen. Miranda is at liberty to receive or not to receive the cargo when it arrives at the port of destination. The estimated amount to be received there was about two hundred and seventeen thousand dollars.
This deponent farther faith, that general Miranda went to Washington not long before he failed, and as he understood was introduced to the officers of our government; and this deponent understood from gen. Miranda that he had several interviews with the President and Mr. Madison, and conversed among other general topics with them upon the subject of the situation of South America and the oppression of its inhabitants.
That from conversations between this deponent and gen. Miranda this deponent understood the Leander was to land her cargo, and Gen. Miranda near the town of Carracas in the province of Carracas, so that the same might be conveyed to that place. That the military force of Laguire he understood is about five hundred men. This deponent understood from Gen. Miranda that he was on good terms with the British government, and that that government were disposed to promote and second his views upon the Spanish main. The ship's cargo has furnished at the request and according to the directions of Gen. Miranda, and she is expected to return in all the month of March, & not expected to stay at the port of her destination more than about a fortnight.
Question. What arms were on board the Leander when she failed? Answer by this deponent. Pistols, pikes, muskets and cannon, cutlasses or sabres, and bayonets; this deponent does not recollect of any other arms on board.
There were between one and three hundred pistols, bought of various persons in the city; about four or five thousand pikes; between five and 600 muskets; between thirty and forty cannon in the hold, among which were two brass pieces, four pounders and carriages for all the cannon; not so many bayonets as muskets; the cannon were procured from gen. Stevens's Corp. Ellis and Shaw, Ripley, Center and Co. and Bernard Hart—ten or twenty tons of cannon balls, one half a ton of musket balls, one hundred and fifty quarter cask of powder, bought of Low and Wallace, and Jonathan Ogden; about one or two dozen fiddles and fiddlers, blue cloth jackets and Rifles sheeting trousers, such as are worn in the West-Indies, made by Mr. Weyman, about one thousand or fifteen hundred in number; the quantity of articles, arms and equipments were purchased according to the advice of Gen. Miranda—all the above articles this deponent believes were put on board before the vessel dropped down to the Narrows, and to the best of this deponent's knowledge, recollection and belief the above warlike articles were designedly omitted to be entered in their proper name in the captain's manifest of the vessel's cargo; this deponent does suppose from his knowledge of the expedition that there was to be some arrangement among the men on board the Leander as to the formation of rank after their arrival to their destination.
* The list of names will be hereafter given in its regular order in the course of the testimony delivered in court at the trial.
Question. Did you not understand from Gen. Miranda that it was his object to hear from the inhabitants of the country to which he was bound?
This deponent answers that he understood his object was to relieve the people from oppression, but did not understand how this was to be effected by him, and does suppose the above warlike articles were intended as auxiliaries in effecting that object. This deponent further faith that he was introduced to General Miranda by Colonel William S. Smith as he recollects.
Sworn the 1st Day of March, 1806 before me, Matthias B. Tallmadge.
NO. 3. Voluntary examination of Col. Smith Diatribe of New-York, ss.
William S. Smith brought up by a warrant issued against him upon suspicion of his having been concerned in preparing the means of an expedition against a foreign state, on board of the Leander, on his examination voluntarily says, that he knows general Miranda, his Christian name is Francisco; this deponent has every reason to believe that general Miranda failed in the Leander which vessel was bound to Jacques-mel; General Miranda stated to this deponent that he had been invited by his friends at Carracas, his native country, to return to his native place. Carracas is a Spanish province on the Main in South America. That general Miranda invited this deponent to accompany him there, which this deponent declined, unless it should be by the permission of this government. That general Miranda thereupon went to the city of Washington, and as he stated to this deponent communicated the object of his return to Carracas to the President of the U. S. and the Secretary of State, and they should admit him to a second interview, if the said general Miranda was at liberty to ask of them permission for this deponent to return with the said general Miranda to his country; that while general Miranda was at Washington he wrote to this deponent, that he had had those interviews with the President and Secretary of State, and made the request in favor of this deponent aforesaid, that he was answered by the President and Secretary that it would not be correct for them to give this deponent a letter of service as it might commit our government, but that this deponent was at liberty to go if he pleased, and this deponent did thereupon relinquish the idea of accompanying him the said general Miranda; that general Miranda enquired of this deponent about a vessel proper to be employed for his use in returning to his country; this deponent for the purpose of procuring a return vessel, introduced him to a captain Lewis, who had commanded a vessel in the West-India trade, and Mr. Lewis referred him to Samuel G. Ogden of this city, as the owner of a vessel proper for his use, and as being then in the West-India trade; that this deponent was informed that Mr. Lewis and general Miranda went to Mr. Ogden's to treat with him about the engagement of the said vessel, and this deponent has been informed by the said general Miranda and Lewis, that the agreement was made with Mr. Ogden, that the vessel called the Leander should go out with general Miranda, bound to Jacques-mel, and from thence should take him over and land him upon the Spanish Main, as near the town of Carracas as might be, or if this could not conveniently be done, was to bring him back again to the city of New-York; that this deponent has been a long time an intimate friend of general Miranda, and when this deponent was by him solicited to suffer the son of this deponent, William Stephen Smith, to accompany the said gen. Miranda to the Spanish Main, this deponent consented and suffered his son to go with him on board the said vessel Leander, under promise from his said friend the said general Miranda, that the said William Stephen Smith should be taken care of by him as a father; that general Miranda represented to this deponent the distressed and oppressed situation of the people of that country to which he was bound, and that the people were generally desirous that a change should take place as to their political situation, and that the said general Miranda had that object very near his heart, and it was his wish and intention to effect it if it could be done—and the said general Miranda represented to this deponent that on his arrival there, he should be in the bosom of his friends, whom he expected would join him in endeavouring to heave off the yoke of the present Spanish government from the people of that country; and this deponent understood from general Miranda, that he was to proceed to extremities to separate that country from the Spanish government, if he found the people favourable to such an event; that general Miranda told this deponent, that he had freely and openly communicated his views and plans to the President of the U. S. and Mr. Madison, upon the subject of his return to his native country, & that the President & Secretary told him, the said gen. Miranda, that they were not now ready to go to war, and could not give him any public aid or countenance, but that they had no objection that any individual citizens of the United States should engage in such an enterprise, provided they did not thereby infringe any of the laws of the United States—that on the Saturday before the said general Miranda left this city on board the said Leander, he wrote two letters, one to the President of the United States, and the other to the Secretary of State of the United States, which this deponent saw and read, and which this deponent put himself into the post-office of this city, to be forwarded, the contents of which were, that the said general Miranda had finished his business in this city in a decorous manner, and in a way he hoped that would be pleasing to them, the President and Secretary; but that the said letters did not explain what that business was, nor what he the said general Miranda had done—That general Miranda informed this deponent that he was on good terms with the British government, and had been sometime in England, and lately came from there to this city, and that the said British government were now favourable to the project of liberating the said Spanish country from the oppression of that government—That this deponent's son went with Miranda as a companion, who was to take care of him and provide for him for life, and it was left to gen. Miranda, in case there was a necessity to proceed to extremities in favour of his friends and to free his native country, to provide for this deponent's said son as he should think fit in relation to promotion and command—This deponent does not know how many men were on board the Leander, that he cleared out with one hundred and fifty men in her manifest, but this deponent understood from Capt. Lewis that there were more than one hundred and fifty men on board, to wit, one hundred and eighty—that about thirty of this last number were passengers on board, and went as attendants of general Miranda—That this deponent at the request of general Miranda asked and engaged about fifteen or twenty men himself to accompany him—and this deponent also desired John Pink, of the Bowery lane, butcher, to engage some more men, and who thereupon did engage about twenty-three to go on board as part of the crew of the Leander—The ordinary crew of the vessel is a
bout 120 men; that the monthly compensation, and payment of the one hundred and fifty men, who went on board as aforesaid, were to have common wages, fifteen dollars per month; but those who went as attendants on the general were not stipulated with as to their wages or compensation—that the aforesaid men who were engaged by Mr. Pink were to serve as marines on board of the ship, and obey the orders of captain Lewis, and on the land obey the orders of the general—that the name of the general was not mentioned to the said men—that the stipulation of rank was contemplated to be made while on board of the said vessel, and to take effect in case they should land and go into land service—that in the organization of these men, those fifteen or twenty mentioned as attendants of general Miranda, were to have command as officers, and be subject to the arrangement of the general in that respect; the others who were engaged by Mr. Pink, were to attend the general on land or horseback as a body guard—that not a man of those engaged on board as aforesaid, knew where they were to go or the nature of the service, and all were engaged without any knowledge of the object of the enterprise—This deponent does not know that any of them signed any articles to go, and all except those who were particularly to attend general Miranda, were engaged at ordinary seamen's wages, fifteen dollars a month; this deponent is positive that there were no representations made or authorized by him, that the engagement was for the service of the U. States, nor any false objects held out to view; the service was declared to be secret and optional; that this deponent received of Samuel G. Ogden aforesaid, the advance of a month's pay to all the men engaged by Mr. Pink, which this deponent gave to Mr. Pink, which he this deponent gave to the men, the whole sum being about three hundred and twenty dollars, and which Mr. Pink receipted to this deponent as received from captain Lewis, as payment of part of the crew under his command on board the Leander. The men were told they were to have horses provided for them where they should land. This deponent was told by the captain there were arms and ammunition on board the Leander. This deponent did not make any advances to his son except pocket money to equip or prepare him to go; he is nine or ten years old; but this deponent gave him letters of credit, authorizing him to draw upon this deponent in case he should with to return, for his accommodation and expenses home. This deponent was informed of the bargain between Miranda and Ogden for the voyage of the Leander, and he saw the said deponent therefor; he thinks next day. This deponent thinks the remainder of the men on board the Leander not engaged as aforesaid by himself, and Mr. Pink, were engaged by the captain thereof, and several by a Captain Armstrong, who is himself on board; This deponent knows that this expedition was going on from the time of the return of general Miranda from Washington, and supposed it was with the knowledge and consent of the President and Secretary. This deponent was informed by general Miranda that he had fully communicated the views and objects of his enterprise to Rufus King, of this city, who this deponent was informed thought well of the expedition. W. S. SMITH.
The above examination was taken and subscribed before me this first day of March, 1806. MATTHIAS B. TALLMADGE.
NO. 4. JOHN PINK'S DEPOSITION.
Diatribe of New-York, to wit—John Pink, of the City of New-York, butcher, deposes, and says, that some time in the latter part of January last he was requested by William S. Smith to make an enlistment of a number of men, a sergeant, and a corporal for governmental service, and as he supposed the service of the U. S.; that accordingly he did enlist twenty men, fifteen or seventeen of which were sent off; that the men were all enlisted for the service of America; that there being among them some unknown as to the kind of service, Col. Smith gave a certificate that the men should not go into English or French service; that the men enlisted were spoken to by him, this deponent, and then sent to Col. Smith's; that the enlistment was made by the sergeant principally; that it was often repeated by Col. Smith that the men should not go out of the U. S.; that they were to go on board of a vessel, and finally departed on board of the Leander; that Col. Smith advanced a month's pay, fifteen dollars and fifty cents, to each enlisted man; that the money was delivered to this deponent by Col. Smith and was paid by this deponent to each of the men enlisted; that the remainder was at the house of his deponent in the Bowery; that the men so enlisted were to be horsemen constituting a general's guard; that Col. Smith's son was to be captain of the troop and had a commission from government as this deponent was informed by Col. Smith; and that this deponent was shown a large bundle of papers which Col. Smith had received from government; that Captain Daniel R. Durning finally took command of the men when on board the Leander; that this deponent was informed that horses and bridles were on board the Leander, and that every other equipment and clothing for the men should be shown to them on board the Leander; that Col. Smith told this deponent that the expedition was a secret one set on foot by government; that all the men signed an article of enlistment; that they were several times on shore after they first went on board, and this deponent was informed by the enlisted men that there were about three hundred men on board the Leander; that Colonel Smith told this deponent that a like expedition was to go from the other states; that the men were enlisted to serve under Captain Smith, son of Colonel Smith, but this deponent afterwards understood that Colonel Smith's son was to be the General, but what General this deponent does not know; that the young men after having come ashore refused to return on board the vessel, and that young Smith came up to this deponent's house with a paper from his father which he read to the men and told them that they should be discharged if they were unwilling to go; that finally they agreed to go and signed enlistments under Captain Daniel R. Durning on condition of receiving five dollars more of their monthly pay, which sum was paid to them by Captain Durning, and part of which was lent him by this deponent for that purpose; that Captain Durning gave this deponent an order upon Colonel Smith, which was presented to Col. Smith, by this deponent and accepted by him but referred this deponent for the payment to Samuel G. Ogden; that this deponent went to Mr. Ogden and was offered his note at sixty days light for the payment of it; that this deponent at first refused but afterwards by the advice of Colonel Smith, who promised this deponent discount upon it, accepted it; that the note was for two hundred and sixty four dollars and ninety five cents, payable in sixty days from the eleventh of February; that this deponent furnished at two several times 1100. This paper shall be published in its order in the course of the testimony on the trial.

weight of beef, one sheep and a few fowls on the order of Mr. Ogden for the use of the Leander, which sum was included in the amount of the note; that this deponent was informed by Colonel Smith at the time of enlisting the men that he, Colonel Smith, was going in the spring, and was to take command of the expedition; and he this deponent further says, that one of the original papers hereto annexed is a list of some of the persons above mentioned who enlisted as aforesaid and is in the hand writing of John Burke, the first person named therein; that another original paper hereto annexed is in the hand writing of Colonel Smith and was written by him in the presence of this deponent, and contains a statement of the terms upon which the men were to be enlisted.
Sworn before me the first day of March, MDCXXXVI. MATTHIAS B. TALLMADGE.
MR. OGDEN'S TRIAL.
On Saturday last at 10 o'clock, the Circuit Court U.S. met pursuant to adjournment—present, Judge Talmadge. Mr. Colden, Mr. Hoffman, and Mr. Emmett, each spoke about an hour in favor of the defendant. The Attorney General declining speaking in favor of the prosecution—Mr. Edwards, on the same side delivered a short speech: when the judge delivered his charge to the jury, and the jury retired about three o'clock in the afternoon; at 4 they returned into court with a verdict of NOT GUILTY. The decision of an honest and independent jury in the above cause and that of Col. Smith, has given universal satisfaction to the citizens. The trials, at full length, will shortly be published in a pamphlet by Mr. Lloyd, the celebrated stenographer.
N. Y. Merc. Adv.
MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.
Extract of a letter from the gentleman to whom the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's letter was addressed, (and which was published by Col. Smith) to a friend in Philadelphia.
SIR—I was not a little surprised as well as displeased, at the appearance in the public prints, of the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's letter to me, on the subject of the Americans taken in Miranda's Schooners, and carried to Carracas. It was done not only without my consent, but also without any previous application to me for it. There is nothing in it however which merits the stricture which has been made upon it in the New-York Daily Advertiser, for it was evidently dictated by sentiments of humanity towards the individual implicated, and of respect towards his family. Feelings like these, which adorn rather than discredit him who entertains and acts upon them, have, in this instance, been very ill requited.
The disclosure required on a condition, was such as required, in order to render the Marquis's "intercession effectual" with the Governor General or the Grand Council of the Province, and was such as so far as his sovereign demanded of him in justification of so direct an interference in a matter of high importance, and not within the Marquis's administration, nor under his immediate control.
I lament the part which a desire to promote the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's benevolent intentions, and a still stronger wish to render so essential a service to the young gentleman and his family, had induced me to take in this affair, because a life has been made of it, which was not to have been expected, but must necessarily operate to prevent, in future, any similar overruns, even in cases where the lives of our friends and citizens would be considered as cheaply purchased by a disclosure.
[From the Philadelphia Gazette.]
The N. York Daily Advertiser.
This newspaper, in noticing our paragraph of Thursday last (in which we were authorized to contradict the allegation that the Marquis Yrujo had forwarded a certain letter) has deemed it polite and decorous to descend to petty quibbling against the editor of this Gazette; and has even ventured so far as to insinuate that we were accessory to the forgery, &c. &c. &c.
COMMUNICATION. In order both to expose and confound the profligate Editors of the Aurora, of this city, and of the Daily Advertiser, of New-York, in their attempts to persuade the public that the Marquis de Casa Yrujo had fabricated the letter, which has been published, of the gentleman to whom his first was addressed relative to the young Smith, we are authorized to declare, that the writer of the letter in question is, General JONATHAN DAYTON, of Elizabethton, late Senator for the state of New Jersey, who is not only ready to confirm this declaration, but even to add, that he has never denied the said letter being genuine and true, and that he has not once been asked or inquired concerning it. Thus is villainy detected, and exposed to public derision.
The United States armed vessels, which have arrived from the Mediterranean, are ordered on to New-York and Norfolk, except three of the Gun-Boats, which are to be laid up in this port. Charleston Times.
NOTICE.
APPREHENSIONS for the health of his family having disabled the subscriber from abiding permanently at Norfolk, he has removed to the city of Richmond, and fixed his office in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by the Commissioner of Loans. He proposes to practise law in the Federal Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Chancery, in Richmond; and will continue also to practise in the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, and District Court of Suffolk. Wm. WIRT, August 5.
Sales at Auction.
On Thursday next, the 7th inst. will be sold at the Pandey Office of the subscribers, A Female house SERVANT, who has a male child; she is young and of a good character, and brought up to house business from her infancy. Notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia at 60 and 120 days will be required. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M's. August 5.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday next 6th inst. at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the house of Mr. H. Martin, ALL his stock of DRY GOODS, consisting of a general assortment for the present and approaching season. Terms, all sums above 50 dollars, and not exceeding 100, 3 months; above 100 and not exceeding 200 dollars, 6 months; and all sums above 200 dollars six and twelve months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia with approved indorsers. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. August 5.
A BARGAIN
MAY be had in a Charlot, Harpels, and pair of excellent horses—Enquire of the Editor, August 5.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 5th AUGUST.
FEDERAL PERSECUTION.—We do not wish to insult the feelings of our readers; or we might perhaps go into an elaborate argument on the case, which it becomes our duty to lay before them. Heaven knows that there is matter enough in the text, for the most ordinary commentator to preach upon for hours and days together. But we cannot believe of any man in Virginia, who reads the following report, that his heart is in so torpid a state, as to need being instructed how he ought to feel or what he should think.
To declare in general terms, that the following picture is in the true spirit of the federal party, would be perhaps to involve the innocent with the guilty. It would be to represent the federalists of Virginia like the federalists of Connecticut; actuated by the same machinery of church & of college; equally mean & equally despotic. We believe that federalism, like monarchy, or like any form of government, is modified by the manners of the people where it is found; and that the federalism of one state is not the same as that of another. We believe that even the federalists of Virginia have been extremely oppressive in their reign; witness that memorable day, when the intrepid editor of the Examiner was obliged to correct his proof-sheets with a pair of Horse-man's pistols by his side. But we believe too, that there is scarce a federalist in Virginia, who will not cast one lamenting sigh over the tyranny of his Connecticut brethren.
This position then it was not our intention to advocate, when we said that the following is in the true spirit of federalism. We meant no more than that it was in the true spirit of federal principle; that the Connecticut practice is only one step farther in the same consistent system; and that its genuine instruments are increased Executive energy, alien and sedition laws, navies and armies, prosecutions and prisons.
Should we be asked for what mighty crime was this poor victim imprisoned, we would answer for one, for which the federal papers are every day receiving the most indulgent impunity. It was for publishing a libel of a certain individual, equally insignificant with Mr. A. or Mr. B. in that he had used some indirect influence in obtaining a certain vote. For this alleged libel, "the judgment of the court was, not that he be punished with imprisonment,—but that for non-compliance with their order, he should stand committed,—i. e. that on failure to pay the debt advanced against him by said judgment, he should, as in all other cases of debt, be committed to prison."
Some of our readers may suppose that because Selick Osborn has been thus cruelly punished, he may in some measure deserve it by his vices. Some may represent him to themselves under the character of a rascal, of a blackguard, of a malicious liar, or of some poor miserable dolt of an editor, whose name would scarce have passed his own village, but for the cruel persecution which he has undergone. Some more compassionate than the rest may wish him to be such a man, that the hardness of his feelings may blunt the edge of his punishment. Others in their overflowing kindness towards Federal principles and Federal courts are willing to adapt the victim to his punishment. They conceive of Mr. Osborn as of a man of austere manners, coarse and unpolished in his person, of contemptible genius and with vices that degrade human nature; unless he was such a man, they deem it impossible that a federal inquisition could have doomed him to such persecution. But those who think thus, know little of Connecticut rancour. They know not that Mr. Osborn is neither a vagrant nor a knave. They know not, that Mr. Osborn is a native of the very state, whose prison is cheered by his presence; so far from meriting what he has endured, that his virtues, his genius, and his improvement entitle him to the most distinguished notice. An orphan in early life, he was cast into the printing-office of Mr. Dennison of New-York, the former partner of James Cheetham. But his ardent desire for literary improvement overleapt all the obstacles of his situation. He devoted all the leisure moments which he could snatch, and the kindness of his master allowed him many more, to politics and to the music. His honourable labours in each department, were not ineffectual. Many poetical effusions have escaped from his pen, which are distinguished by grace, elegance and beauty. His "Ode to Time" which we deemed worthy of republication in one of our preceding numbers, is marked by a grandeur of conception and a pathos of morality that would not have disgraced the English Muse. His political attainments are best exhibited in his paper. To those, who have perused it, no other evidence can be wanting of his liberal views, his industry, his independence, his progressive intellect.
Such is the man "of excited sentiments, extensive views, and curious observation;" whose genius, like that of poor Savage, has no charm to insure him against the unjust persecution of the world.—Conduct an enlightened moralist to the jail of Litchfield; shew him Selick Osborn incarcerated in the same sordid room with maniacs and murderers; shew him S. Osborn surmounting all these external obstacles by the activity of his mind, writing on a small table and perhaps on a naked stone amidst the faint glimmerings of his prison light; explain to him his independence, his energy and his genius; and he must begin to lament the perversity of human nature; he will think he has before him an instance of perverted genius, of a strong mind using all its powers for the accomplishment of some nefarious design. He must conceive S. Osborn as not less than a murderer, or a highway-robber, whose crimes have sent him to his dungeon. Tell him, however, what his real crime is; tell him that the unfortunate Osborn "not having the fear of the devil before his eyes" has dared to tear the veil from a political priesthood, and from Connecticut federalism; tell him that he was the conductor of "The Witness;" & tell him that the very pen which he is now lifting in the darkness of his prison is labouring to pour forth the light of truth over a benighted state; tell him, that it is for this, that Selick Osborn has been doomed to drag out an uncertain existence amidst thieves and murderers, "condemned to pine under the horrid commotion of vulgar vice and debauched profligacy." Could our moralist bear to exclaim, against that system itself, which must needs be proped by such vicious experiments? Would he not desire upon the profligacy of the end by the infamy of the means? Because S. Osborn could not be answered, would he not say; because the party which he attacks, is too rotten to be defended by argument; therefore he is persecuted by the rigours of what is law and what is not? Because a faction cannot silence the pen of the Editor, therefore is his spirit to be broken down, and his mind to be debarred from the privilege of clear and uninterrupted thought.
But, young man, go on. You are engaged in a noble, though an arduous cause. Shield yourself in the consolation, that your sufferings have obtained you the sympathy; your exertions have commanded the approbation of your republican countrymen. Recollected that those very sufferings may assist you in the effort to emancipate Connecticut. "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church." Preserve such reflections in your memory, and you will not want the fortitude of the ancient philosopher who exclaimed "Tyrant, strike on. You may beat the shell of Anaxagoras, but Anaxagoras himself, thou can'st not reach."
But will the republicans of Virginia do nothing to express their just feelings of resentment, which the following recital must stir up? When Calender was condemned on an unconstitutional law, to the Richmond jail, he was consoled by refreshments and by money, in spite of the personal prejudices he had excited. When Matthew Lyon was imprisoned under the same act, subscriptions for him were raised in Virginia. Mr. Ust the Editor of the "Bee" was persecuted in Connecticut, and several republicans of this state contributed to his support by subscribing to his paper. Shall then Selick Osborn, a man of genius, poor and persecuted with a family to provide for, shall he be permitted to pine, and it may be, to perish in a loathsome cell; without their lifting up a single finger to express their indignation or contribute to his comfort?
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FROM THE WITNESS.
At a meeting of a large number of republicans of the town of Litchfield and other towns adjacent, convened at the Inn of captain John Phelps, in Litchfield, on the 4th day of July, 1806.
OZIAH LEWIS, appointed chairman. MOSES SEYMOUR, jun. Clerk. The meeting having learnt with extreme pain and sorrow the very alarming and distressing situation of Mr. Selick Osborn, editor of the Witness, now closely confined within the walls of Litchfield prison, and feeling anxious to procure a full and accurate statement respecting the same—
Resolved, That John Welch, Joseph L. Smith and Seth P. Bowers, Esquires, be appointed a committee, and requested in behalf of this meeting, to repair to the prison and learn the true situation of Mr. Osborn, the situation of the prison, the prisoners confined with him, the treatment he has received while there, and his present treatment, and report the same to the meeting.
This meeting adjourned till the 14th of this month.
July 14th. Met agreeable to adjournment. The committee appointed to visit Litchfield prison agreeably to the request of this meeting made the following
REPORT.
That they have waited on Mr. Osborn, and having been admitted to the jail, find that he is confined in the same room with two criminals, both charged with capital crimes. That in this situation the friends of Mr. Osborn are generally denied admittance to his room, and can have intercourse with him only through a grate, in the outer wall of the prison. Your committee further report, that said room is formed by heavy, damp and ragged stone walls; that it is nearly of a triangular form, (one corner cut off by a wide and projecting chimney) that it is fifteen feet in length, twelve in breadth, and seven in height. That the only entrance into said room, is through a dark and narrow passage formed in the wall of the prison, and by wooden partitions without. That this passage is secured and the circulation of air effectually prevented, by three heavy doors which are kept locked. That the only aperture for the admission of air into said room, is formed by a horizontal crevice in the south wall of the prison, which wall is two feet in thickness, and the crevice but four inches in width, and between two and three feet in length; that another small aperture in the east wall, opening into the prisoner's necessary, on that account must be kept closed.
Your committee further report, that the air of this dark and gloomy dungeon, is extremely impure, stagnant and offensive, that so little light is admitted, that a person on his first entrance can with difficulty distinguish the countenance of those within—that notwithstanding a dampness may at all times be perceived, yet the air by reason of its confinement, is frequently so heated and exhausted as to produce an almost suffocating effect.
Your committee further report, that the health of Mr. Osborn, is evidently much impaired, that once since his imprisonment he has been subjected to a severe and dangerous illness of a febrile nature, and at several other times by sickness less alarming, has been confined to his bed. That the injury to his health has been caused by the impure air and damps of his dungeon, by his close and rigorous confinement, and they are seriously apprehensive, that a continuance of the same course of treatment will eventually destroy his life.
Your committee in further pursuance of their appointment, have gone into the enquiry, whether the treatment to which Mr. Osborn is now subjected, has been the same from his first imprisonment, and
REPORT.
That at the time of his commitment, he was allowed to examine the several apartments in the prison, and to make choice of a room; that heavens were then given, and at the time bequeathed to be sincere, that his situation should be made as comfortable as the nature of the case would admit. That accordingly the friends of Mr. Osborn had free access at all times to his room, that the doors were much of the time left open, which caused a tolerable circulation of air; that he was frequently permitted to stand in the outside door-way of his prison room, where he could receive fresh air; and at several times was invited, and at other times by his own request, did go into the bar-room adjoining the prison.
That since the 30th day of May, the doors of his dungeon have been kept closed, and admission of his friends frequently denied.
That on the 27th day of June, at evening, Mr. Osborn being then sick, an unfortunate young man, a maniac, his hands just embued in the blood of a young lady, was thrust into his room! This outrage was done by the Sheriff of the county; and your committee are bound to say, in an apparently contemptuous manner. For notwithstanding the peculiar and dangerous character of this new prisoner, he was thrust into the room of a sick man, and without one word being said, the doors immediately closed and barred.
Your committee further report, that several gentlemen in the vicinity, having been informed of the alarming situation, in which Mr. Osborn, by this transaction was placed, waited on the
Sheriff and by their spirited remonstrances, at length induced him, though with apparent reluctance, to move the maniac to another room.
Your committee in this place think proper to state, that though the Sheriff, when he put the maniac into the same room with Mr. Osborn, did not deem it necessary to make any communication to him on the subject, or to give him any caution to guard himself from any attempt which might be made upon him; yet when he was afterwards placed in the room with the two criminals, which, however, was not done till their confert had first been obtained, the Sheriff was particular in describing to them the situation of his mind, the cause of his imprisonment, and in warning them to keep from his reach, knives, forks and every other instrument with which he might do them an injury as he considered him a dangerous roommate. Your committee mention the conduct of the Sheriff in this particular to the two criminals, not to censure but to applaud—every principle of duty as Sheriff, of humanity and integrity as an individual, they conceive required that he should have given the warning that he did, and that silence would have been dishonourable and cruel. Whether a like course ought not to have been pursued with respect to Mr. Osborn—whether it was not equally improper that he should have been left in feeble health, uncautioned, and in close confinement, his life exposed to the caprice and the phrensy of a stout and athletic madman, your committee leave to this meeting and the world to judge.
Your committee further report, that on the 30th day of June, the two criminals before mentioned, were taken out of the room where they had till that time been confined, and put into the same room with Mr. Osborn, where they still remain, notwithstanding remonstrances have been made to the Sheriff in writing, by a committee appointed for that purpose, copies of which are herewith presented as part of this report.
Your committee further report, that the reason assigned by the Sheriff for placing the said criminals in the same room with Mr. Osborn, was, "That by law he had no right to confine debtors and criminals in the same apartment, that Mr. Osborn being a criminal, that to make room for debtors it became necessary to confine them all together." Your committee on this point state that the Sheriff, till the said two criminals were placed with Mr. Osborn, has acted as if totally regardless of what he now claims to be law—that previous to that time he was in the constant habit of imprisoning debtors in the same room with Mr. Osborn, who indeed have uniformly considered it a privilege—that before Mr. Osborn's imprisonment, when the room now occupied by him was vacant, and since, the Sheriff has frequently confined debtors in the same room with criminals committed for felonies—that at the time the said criminals were confined with Mr. Osborn, there was but one debtor, unless he also be considered as such in jail—that this debtor, on his first arrival interested to be confined with him, but the Sheriff by force dragged him from his door, and shut him up with the criminals—that on the 10th day of July inst. this debtor was liberated, and none other left in jail, notwithstanding which, the criminals still remained with Mr. Osborn, though the Sheriff had engaged that in such case they should be removed. And your committee further state, that there is no such law as that claimed by the Sheriff in justification of his treatment to Mr. Osborn. The statute of this state directs "that debtors and felons shall not be confined in the same room," and even Sheriff Landon, it is presumed, will not pretend that non-compliance with the order of a county court is felony. Notwithstanding a maniac, whose hands were reeking with the blood of innocence, was let loose upon Mr. Osborn; notwithstanding he was removed with apparent reluctance, and notwithstanding his place has since been supplied by two criminals, both committed for capital offences; yet your committee will not for a moment entertain the idea, that this and other rigorous treatment, adopted towards him, has proceeded from a deliberate design entirely to terminate his existence; but they hesitate not to say, that this course of treatment, if persisted in, will, in their opinion, be very likely to result in his death.
Litchfield, July 12th, 1806. Resolved, That the doings of this meeting including the above report, be published in the next Witness.
Resolved further, That for the purpose of procuring information from time to time, respecting Mr. Osborn's health, situation, &c. that Messrs. Reuben Webster, Moses Seymour, jr. and Ozias Lewis, jr. be a standing committee, who are hereby requested, in behalf of this meeting, to visit the prison daily, and learn the date of Mr. Osborn's health, the state of the air in said prison, the state of the prisoners confined with him, and every other particular of importance respecting his situation, and publish the same weekly in such of the republican papers in this state, as they deem proper. Attest, MOSES SEYMOUR, Jun. Ck.
NEW-YORK PROSECUTIONS.—No doubt can exist upon the mind of any person, who reads the documents now published, that Messrs. Ogden and Smith were both concerned in fitting out the Miranda Expedition; that they have both violated our laws, and both deserved punishment. Let the deposition of John Fink too be believed, and there can be no doubt, that Col. Smith not only has deserved the penalty of the violated laws, but that he has defended to the most deceptive subterfuges for the promotion of his designs. It proves that the man who was weak enough to become the dupe of Miranda's representations with regard to our own government, was wicked enough to be the deceiver of Fink.
To those therefore, who demand why those men were acquitted by the verdict of a jury, we have to reply, that their affidavits and depositions were never exhibited before the jury at any part of the Trial. What was the verbal testimony actually laid before them, we have not yet had the opportunity of deciding. But our present impression is, that Messrs. Ogden and Smith have escaped, like many more atrocious offenders, because the evidence necessary to prove their guilt, could not be legally collected.
The federal papers, as might have been expected, have now commenced their bombardment against the administration. The principal accusation, upon which they so much expatiate, is, that Mr. Jefferson instituted the prosecution against Ogden and Smith for no other purpose than to vindicate himself from the infraction of being connected with Miranda, and at the very moment when he had determined that Mr. Madison, who was alone competent to expose that connection, should not attend the trial.
To these miserable insinuations we have not time at present to reply. But we can put our hands to our hearts and conscientiously say, that if our present impressions respecting his relation to Miranda be correct, and we have not a sha-
dow of doubt that they are, that Mr. Jefferson's character has now reached that pinnacle of false and forbearing virtue, to which it has been the lot of few rulers ever to aspire. He might have permitted Mr. Madison to attend the trial at New-York; a single fiat might have cleared him from all the aspersions and abuse which he was prepared to anticipate; but he would not. He would not sacrifice his love of principle to any fear of misrepresentation. He would not consent to set a precedent in the departments of the administration, which might hereafter subject our affairs to immense embarrassments. As he thought, he acted. Mr. Madison remained at Washington, and the federal papers are now vomiting forth all the most contemptible misrepresentations of the most jaundiced minds.
Mr. Jefferson is on a visit to Monticello.
DIED on Friday evening Mrs. Ambler of this city a lady of the most elevated standing in society, and beloved by all who knew her.
On Sunday morning, Mrs. Frances Gautier, an old and respectable inhabitant of this city.
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I HAVE reason to believe that there was stolen last night out of Captain Will's pasture, at this place, a BAY HORSE, my property. He is six years old, under five feet high, switch tail, (has been docked) and hanging main, a projecting full eye, two hind feet white, which is all the white about him I recollect, remarkably strong-built and large-bodied for his height, trots well, paces and gallops but indifferently, carries himself low and is rather inclined to be dull; works in any kind of harness. I will give twenty dollars reward for the horse alone, or fifty dollars for the horse and thief on his being convicted.
JAMES STRANGE.
Petersburg, August 1. 1806. N. B. The thieves left two half curb bridles, one on my other horse, they being alarmed in the act of taking him; the other dropped when pursued. J. S.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, held at Edward Bell's tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 29th of July, 1806.
Resolved, That five dollars be paid on each share held by the Stock-holders in the said company to Nathaniel Shippard their treasurer on or before the first day of September next.
Resolved, That propositions be received from any persons inclined to undertake the work on the Turnpike until the first day of October next, and that the same be filed in writing with the clerk of the Company by the persons making such propositions. An extract from the minutes. N. SHEPPARD. Clerk. August 5. 1806.
APPRENTICES WANTED.
TWO Boys about the age of fourteen, wanted as apprentices to the gold and silversmith's business, by JOHNSON & REAT. August 5. 1806.
CHARLES SPENCER,
HAS received by the ship James from Liverpool, an additional supply of GOODS, amongst which are, Carpenters' and Blacksmiths' TOOLS of every description, Seme Twine, Shoe Thread, Page Chord, Velvet Corks, &c. August 5. 1806.
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THE Subscriber would dispose of a valuable MILL, (formerly belonging to Col. George Bird, deceased) situate near the upper end of Middlesex county together with a tract of Land containing by a late survey, one hundred forty-six and a half acres, lying contiguous to, and immediately on the south bank of Rappahannock river, eighteen miles below Tappahannock, eight below Bowler's ferry, and ten only above Urbanna; if not sold previous to Monday the fifteenth day of September (that being the first day of the next district court, that being at King & Queen court-house) if fair, otherwise the first fair day, it will be sold to the highest bidder (at the time and place before mentioned) and possession given the first of January next, on the following terms, to wit: One half of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, the balance in twelve months, secured by lien on the property, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. A description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed none would purchase without first viewing the same. ROBERT BIRD. Hanover county, August 5. 1806.
THOS. and Amos Ladd, have suspended the grinding of wheat in their Merchant Mill, on the James river canal, about one and a half miles above this city, for the purpose of grinding CORN on toll, where they now have a plentiful supply of water. This they are induced to do, to relieve the distresses of the people, though at a great sacrifice of their own interest. Richmond, 8th mo. 1, 1806. 1t.
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THE Tavern & Land, at King & Queen court house, with all the houses thereunto belonging, (except the store house, occupied by myself, and the shop lately used by Doctor's Newball and Pendleton.) This place is so well known in the neighbouring counties, to be a profitable stand for a Tavern, that to say much by recommendation, would be unnecessary; its being the seat of a county and District Court, and lying on the main road, leading from Gloucester and Mathews counties, to the city of Richmond, give it a considerable advantage over the Taverns at court houses generally. The land attached to the Tavern, is capable of yielding annually from 175 to 200 barrels of corn; and from 300 to 400 bushels of wheat. I am of opinion that the field which is now in corn, is capable of producing 600 bushels of wheat, if put in the ensuing fall in good time, which privilege will be allowed to those who rent the place. I have made 430 bushels of wheat from the same field, when not as large by 30 acres, and none of it in the high state of cultivation that it is at present. This place will be rented for two years, and in all probability, for two years more at the expiration of the first term.—I will contract privately with any person willing to rent, and if not disposed of by the second Monday in September next, it will then be set up publicly at King & Queen court house, (it being court day,) if rented before that time, public notice will be given. Apply to Robert Pollard, and Thos. C. Hoomes, Esquires, residing at King & Queen court house, or the subscriber. THOMAS GARNETT. (143.)
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Miscellaneous.
ENGLISH TON.
Some of the plain planters of Virginia will think that we have copied the following description from the Romance of the Arabian Entertainments or from some other high-wrought effusion of the fancy. We must therefore assure them that it is borrowed from a London print and is laid in sooth to be a serious representation of a grand gala exhibited by the wife of an English Banker. Thank God! then; they must exclaim, that we have no such rich bankers wives among us, to fling such outrages in the face of our virtuous simplicity! But—
Let us not reprove ourselves in deceitful security. An error on this subject may prove the very bane and death of our liberties. Why are not such loathsome scenes exhibited in our own country? One of the northern editors has ascribed it to our republican form of government. According to his account, "they are the peculiar attributes of the system pursued under the corrupt governments of Europe." But let us not lull ourselves to death by such flattering delusions. Let us boast as much as we please of the sublime advantages of our republic; let us swear to perish or to preserve it; but let us not, by trusting too much to its protection, neglect to cultivate the other means of our salvation. There are some statesmen among us who flatter their pride and their idleness by the ridiculous belief, that our government can do every thing. But the peculiar advantage of a republic is, that it encroaches in the fewest possible points upon private judgment, and permits every man to seek his own happiness in his own way. Upon the due employment therefore of the leisure, the genius, and the wealth of individuals, we must depend for all that is simple, all that is great in morality, and for every thing, without which our illustrious government itself must sink into ruins. It was amidst the faint glimmerings of this immortal maxim, that Montequieu declared, that "virtue was the basis of a republic."
That such a government as our own is not so nutritive to luxury as the corrupt monarchies of Europe, is almost too evident to require illustration. It is without monopolies of titled wealth, laws of primogeniture, or laws of entail; and every individual is equally privileged to accumulate property and to destroy it. The salaries of its officers are not so extravagantly profuse as to pamper the lust of luxury; though it is a questionable position, whether the salary of 25,000 dollars is not too enormous an income for the President of a plain republic. A third benefit which flows from its establishment is, that by rendering merit and talents the necessary passports to office, it strongly tends to counteract the avarice for wealth and the profusion of luxury. But what do all these advantages prove? That a republic is not quite not quite so nutritive to a taste for splendour, as a monarchy; but not that splendour, luxury and corruption cannot flourish there in the most melancholy extent.
It is an eternal truth, that no government can ever destroy the luxury of a willing people. If this maxim does not flow from the very nature of man, it is proven by the history of every sumptuary law, that has ever been attempted to be enforced. The Agrarian law of Rome is of itself an eternal monument of its truth. But if luxury cannot be arrested, even when positive laws are levelled against it, it is not ridiculous to expect it to perish amidst the silence of the laws? The government of a republic has no magic charm against its encroachments. Let those who think so, ponder upon the fate of Rome. Were the suppers of Lucullus less costly than the suppers of Mrs. Hope?
Under every species of society, the means of accumulation must vary to different individuals, & they must vary in the most extravagant proportions. But if wealth be once accumulated, what shall prevent its being dissipated in luxurious amusements? Not the virtues of a public, sublime though they are, admitted to be; but the virtues and wisdom of the people. Upon these and upon the expedients proper to create them; upon education, upon the press, upon the general diffusion of literary excitement, our firmest protection against luxury and despotism must be reposed. It is an eternal truth, that against the aristocracy of wealth no other antidote exists than the aristocracy of mind.
National Intelligencer.
Mrs. Thomas Hope's first Assembly. Was given on the evening of the King's birth-day, at her house in Duchess-street, Portland-place. The party exceeded 1500 fashionable, including their royal highnesses the P. of Wales, Dukes of Cumberland, Cambridge and Gloucester.
Thirteen state apartments were thrown open on this occasion, namely:—1st, the Anti-room, fitted up a la Grecque; 2d, the Black-velvet, or King Henry the VIIIth's room; 3d, the Blue, or Erutaeum room, the walls and ceiling of this apartment being composed of a blue ground, and furnished with crimson satin; 4th, the Sterr-room, which is fitted up to resemble the starry prospect in the celestial regions; 5th, the Ottoman room, or Bourdour; the ceiling of this room is of rich colume, as representing the awning over a Turkish tent; 6th, the Dining room furnished a la Egyptienne, the chairs, tables, side-boards, and pedestals, all being composed of the most beautiful mahogany, inlaid with ebony; in this room are the finest antique candelabras in the known world; 7th, the Drawing-room composed of bronze and gold furniture, magnificent mirrors of vast magnitude, candelabras, tripods, and two real gold chandeliers, or Grecian lamps richly chased; 8th, the Statue Gallery, illuminated by an immense number of silver lamps with patent burners; 9th, the Picture Gallery, illuminated in the same style; the tenth, eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth, were the Wing-rooms, so called from their occupying the angles of the building; these were all in the Grecian style.
The company began to arrive at 11 o'clock. About one, what was called a Sandwhich supper was set out in different rooms. This supper, in fact, consisted of every delicacy, viz. the finest viands, and the rarest wines, which were served in profusion. On this occasion were displayed several very large gold cups, resembli'g vases. There were many other articles of gold plate displayed, particularly several gold candelabras with branched lights. In the hall were stationed twelve servants in rich livery liveries, and the same number of attendants out of livery lined the great stair-case. About twelve o'clock the celebrated band of Mintsche Micheli arrived from Mr. Auvergne's house in Pall-Mall, where a grand entertainment was given by that gentleman to the Princess of Wales. Many of the distinguished fashionable came from thence at a late hour. It was not until 5 o'clock in the morning that the party broke up.
BOSTON, July 24.
Murder of the Crew of the Ship Atahualpa. Some weeks since, a short and imperfect account was given in the papers relative to the unfortunate capt. Porter and crew while trading on the North-West Coast.—We are now enabled, by the politeness of Mr. Joel Richardson, who was Armorer on board, to give a correct narrative of the murder of capt. Oliver Porter, his two mates, Mr. Lyman Plumer and six seamen, belonging to the ship Atahualpa, of Boston.
The ship Atahualpa left Boston in August 1803, bound to the North-West Coast of America, for the purpose of trading with the natives. She arrived safe on the coast in January 1804, and after visiting several islands and purchasing furs, on the 5th June 1805, weighed anchor from Chockchoke, on the N. W. Coast, and made sail. On the 6th arrived at Milkbank Sound, and came to an anchor within musket shot of the village. Soon after her arrival, the chief of the Indians, by the name of Kiete, came off to the ship with some more of his tribe, and informed the captain that the Caroline, capt. Sturgess, had failed from thence 10 days before her arrival.
On the 11th, the chief again came off with his tribe, and another tribe that was there, and traded very briskly till towards night, when, becoming very insolent, they were all turned out of the ship. On the 13th, Kiete, the chief, and his tribe, again came on board in the morning, and seemed much more desirous to trade than before, which capt. P. was very glad to see. The chief mate and two of the ship's company were then engaged in ripping the main-hay-fall in pieces on the quarter deck; the second mate with two hands were repairing the main-top-sail; two on the larboard side of main deck, spinning spun yarn—two more on the forecastle making funnel—two others on the larboard side of the main-deck running shot in the armorer's forge—the cooper was making tubs—the cook and captain's steward in the galley at their duty—and all hands, as usual, employed on the ship's duty; the armorer was in the stores, and the boatman in the cabin; capt. Porter, Mr. Ratcliff his clerk, and Mr. Lyman Plumer, (nephew of Theodore Lyman, esq. of Boston, ship's owner) were standing on the larboard side of the quarter deck, abreast of the cabin hatchway. The chief Kiete, stood leaning on the rail, and called capt. Porter to look at the skins that were in a canoe alongside the ship; the capt. accordingly went to look over the side, when the chief, with some more Indians, laid hold of him and gave a shout; immediately all the Indians alongside in the canoes, and those on board armed with daggers, pistols, pikes, and other weapons, seized every man on deck, who were totally unprepared for so sudden an attack. A most dreadful and sanguinary contest immediately took place; when, after a short but bloody engagement of about 5 minutes, the deck was completely cleared of them.
There were about 200 Indians, it is supposed, on board at this time. They first daggered capt. Porter several times in the back, put him in a canoe alongside, and carried him on shore; and, as we were afterwards informed by capt. Smith, of the ship Mary, of Boston, who was himself informed by the New Hebrideans, was by them tied to a tree, in which unhappy and miserable situation he languished 15 days, refusing every species of nourishment offered him by these savages, occasioned by his grief at this unhappy accident.
Previous to this fatal business there were 23 hands on board—10 of whom were dangerously wounded, and 9 wounded. Among the killed are capt. Oliver Porter, Mr. John Hill, chief mate, Daniel Gooding, second mate, John G. Ratcliff, captain's clerk, Mr. Lyman Plumer, Peter Spooner, Luther Lapham, Samuel Lapham, seamen, Isaac Sammes, cooper, and John Williams, cook. Mr. Lyman Plumer, survived about two hours after he was wounded.—The cook, who was most shockingly cut and mangled, languished till about 6 o'clock the next morning.
Among the wounded were Ebenezer Baker, seaman, most dangerously, with daggers, he having two stabs in his left thigh, one in his privates, one in his back, one in his breast, and one in his neck; Henry Thompson, seaman, very dangerously, with daggers, having one wound on his right side, one on the left shoulder, another on the left arm, and two or three smaller ones on the same arm, one on the right temple and another on the left cheek; Ebenezer Williams, seaman, had three wounds in his thigh with daggers, two on his back, and one on the right shoulder with a boarding pike; Luke Bates, seaman, wounded on his right shoulder with a boarding pike; Joseph Robinson, carpenter, wounded on the left breast; Thomas Edwards, steward, stabbed on the left shoulder; William Walker, had two stabs with daggers in the small of his back.
After the decks were cleared of these sanguinary savages, several guns were fired at the village; the sails were loosed, stream cable cut, and the ship put to sea. The same night they got under way, seven large war canoes came in sight, with about 50 Indians in each. In this deplorable condition, with only four or five hands on board capable of duty, the Atahualpa shaped her course for New Hebride, but the wind chopping round, put about and stood to the westward.
On the 17th, it was thought time to bury the dead; when after having sewed them up and got them ready for interment, prayers were read. They were then buried in Queen Charlotte's Sound.
It cannot be ascertained with any degree of accuracy, how many of the Indians were killed in this dreadful contest; it is supposed however, that the number must have exceeded forty—for a large canoe being under the ship's bow, with about 20 Indians in her, who were cutting the stream cable, a frowel and several muskets, were fired into her, and but one Indian reached the shore.
LITERARY EXTRACTS.
Is there more Truth or Eloquence in the following picturesque eulogium offered to the American people? It is from Edmund Burke's Speech "On conciliation with America." 1775.
"I pass therefore to the colonies in another point of view, their agriculture. This they have professed with such a spirit, that, besides feeding plentifully their own growing multitude, their annual export of grain, comprehending rices, has some years ago exceeded a million in value. Of their last harvest, I am persuaded, they will export much more. At the beginning of the century, none of these colonies imported corn from the mother country. For some time past, the old world has been fed from the new. The scarcity which you have felt would have been a devastating famine; if this child of your old age, with a true filial piety, with a Roman charity, had not put the full breath of its youthful exuberance to the mouth of its exhausted parent."
"As to the wealth which the colonies have drawn from the sea by their fisheries, you had all that matter fully opened at your bar. You surely thought those acquisitions of value, for they seemed even to excite your envy; and yet the spirit, by which that enterprising employment has been exercised, ought rather, in my opinion, to have raised your esteem and admiration. And pray, sir, what in the world is equal to it? Pass by the other parts, and look at the manner in which the people of New England have of late carried on the whale fishery. Whilst we follow them among the tumbling mountains of ice, and behold them penetrating into the deepest recesses of Hudson's Bay, and Davis's Straits, whilst we are looking for them beneath the arctic circle, we hear that they have pierced into the opposite region of polar cold, that they are at the antipodes, and engaged under the frozen serpent of the south. Falkland Island, which seemed too remote and romantic an object for the grasp of national ambition, is but a stage and resting-place in the progress of their victorious industry. Nor is the equinoctial heat more discouraging to them, than the accumulated winter of both the poles. We know that whilst some of them draw the line and strike the harpoon on the coast of Africa, others run the longitude, and pursue their gigantic game along the coast of Brazil. No sea but what is vexed by their fisheries. No climate that is not witness to their toils. Neither the perseverance of Holland, nor the activity of France, nor the dexterous and firm sagacity of English enterprise, ever carried this most perilous mode of hardy industry to the extent to which it has been pushed by this recent people; a people who are still, sit were, but in the gristle, and not yet hardened into the bone of manhood."
yet hardened into the bone of manhood. When I contemplate these things; when I know that the colonies in general owe little or nothing to any care of ours, and that they are not squeezed into this happy form by the constraints of watchful and suspicious government, but that through a wise and salutary neglect, a generous nature has been suffered to take her own way to perfection; when I reflect upon these effects, when I see how profitable they have been to us, I feel all the pride of power sink, and all presumption in the wisdom of human contrivances melt, and die away within me. My rigour relents. I pardon Something to the spirit of liberty."
HERMAN & DOROTHEA.—The scene of this enchanting Poem is laid in one of the small towns, not far from the eastern borders of the Rhine: the times, that eventful period, when the arms of the French revolutionists were spreading desolation over the western parts of Germany. It is from this source that the poem borrows its plot and much of its interest. Herman first beholds Dorothea a fugitive, enveloped in the wide-waking ruin of the war; hence his sudden determination to conduct her to his father's dwelling, the ambiguity of his conduct, and the high qualities of fortitude, courage and independence, which distinguish her character. These great events, however, serve but as the background of the picture. They raise the subject above the dull tenour of common life; but it is from that, it borrows its most prominent features. The domestic virtues of the mother, the affectionate whims of the father, the strong contrasts between the characters of the Judge, the Pastor, and the Apothecary, furnish many of its materials; and even the love of Herman and Dorothea is not above the range of ordinary life. "It is not the enthusiastic romance of love; but the pure affection of the heart, founded on mutual confidence, and in unison with every social duty, and every feeling that could unite two inexperienced but powerful minds."
The poem is divided into nine Cantos. "Its plan is entirely Epic; and not Dramatic. No artful denouement, no crowded incidents, no sudden changes, nor any prolonged suspense. All is simple, all is gradual, all is direct." But though it be a production of the Epic muse, it has little of her usual magnificence. It seems to have been written in one of those soft and melting moments, when fatigued with the splendor of her Aeneas and Achilles, with the din of battle and the feats of chivalry, she wished to tune her lyre to more heart-touching themes.
Of the high reputation, which it has acquired in Germany, the proofs are said to be numerous. The literary journals abound in its praise. The learned Humboldt has written an octavo volume on the principles of taste, and throughout the whole of it, has selected this beautiful poem to exemplify those principles. But how could it be otherwise? when it is from the pen of Goethe; when it displays the same subtlety of thought, the same tenderness of feelings, with far more fortunate tale for its rehearsal, than distinguished his celebrated "Sorrows of Werter."
The following is Herman's description of his beautiful bride. Enquirer.
Aye, worthy friend, this honorable task Be thine! Herman exclaimed. I only ask That every doubt may be remov'd, our much Respectful Pastor would afford his aid. Fear not, my father, left she should be found A seeker of adventures; tempting youth But to betray; of virtue destitute. The common fate of this wild war is her's: A war, surpassing legendary faith In dire deeds, scattering principalities And powers; those scepters banishing that way'd Banishment, till that, persons, thrones, and things, Sacred and profane, lie overwhelm'd, frantic In confusion, and th' unfound earth is shaken To its foundations. Pensive are the times: Evils have down-yells; too hideous all For thought, yet striving all for mastery. Accursed be these mischiefs! Stigmatized With curses, as it is with horrors, be This war; of wars the most detestable. And, in this day of scourging, would not you, My father, feel a heart of tenfold life Beat in your bosom, when a maiden, pure, Of mind, of manner dignified, dist'nd But not debas'd, the best and noblest of The virgins of her Land, for so I dare Pronounce she is, forgetting all her wants, And only passionate to End relief For throes and pangs which, had she not reliev'd, Had struck with death the mother and the child, For one so virtuous, so cast forth upon The field of danger, tempting in the bud Of beauties, such—Oh God! There are none such Beside! Say shall not you, my father, find Rising fond affections, aching to aid; Words bursting into ecstasies, like mine; And thoughts bewilder'd in the infinitude Of future good, so far beyond all hope?
PARSNI P WINE.—A late English publication gives the following receipt for making cheap and excellent wine, superior to that made of raisins, out of the vegetable Parsnip.—Wash the Parsnips clean, take off the rind, boil four gallons of water, in ten gallons of water, till they are perfectly soft; squeeze the liquor well out of them and run it through a hair sieve, and to every gallon of liquor add three pounds of sugar, and boil it three quarters of an hour; when it is cool put to it a little new yeast, let it stand ten days in an open vessel, stir it frequently, put it in a cask, and when it is done fermenting bung it up for use.
MOSMENT THE AERONAUT.
The French Aeronaut Mosment has, at Lisle, flattered the fate of his unfortunate countryman Pilatre De Rozier, at Boulogne. On the 7th April he ascended in his balloon, for the ninth time, with every prospect of a safe voyage through the air. The day was remarkably fine; an uncommon serenity prevailed; and he afforded the greatest satisfaction to the crowd that watched his aerial course from below.—About an hour after his departure, the balloon rose to an height which rendered it invisible; and shortly after, a flag which Mosment held in his hand, when he entered the boat, was found on the ramparts; but the melancholy event was soon discovered that the Aeronaut himself had fallen into one of the adjoining ditches bruised, bloody and dead. It is conjectured that the bag attached to the balloon was too small, and wanted the usual security of net work round it; so that by some violent and unexpected shock, he was thrown out of it and perished.
EPIGRAMS.
On the female mode of wearing watches in the bosom. Among our Fashionable Bands, No wonder now if TIME should linger; Allow'd to place his two rude HANDS Where others dare not lay a FINGER. By Dr. Farmer, on being in company with a number of Ladies whose names began with a B. How strange it is that Cupid should decree, That all our favorites should begin with B. How well we solve this paradox of ours— The Bee comes always to the sweetest Flowers.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
By Authority.
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
To provide for persons who are disabled by known wounds, received in the Revolutionary War.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That any commissioned or non-commissioned officer, musician, soldier, marine, or seaman, disabled in the actual service of the United States, while in the line of his duty, by known wounds received during the revolutionary war, and who did not desert the service; or who in consequence of disability as aforesaid, resigned his commission or took a discharge; or who after incurring disability as aforesaid, was taken captive by the enemy, and remained either in captivity or on parole, until the close of said revolutionary war; or who in consequence of known wounds received as aforesaid, has at any period since, become and continued disabled in such manner as to render him unable to procure a subsistence by manual labor; whether such officer, musician, soldier, marine, or seaman, served as a volunteer, in any proper service against the common enemy, or belonged to a detachment of the militia, which served against the common enemy, or to the regular forces of the United States, or of any particular state; he shall upon substantiating his claim, in the manner herein after described, be placed on the pension list of the United States, during life, or the continuance of such disability, and be entitled under the regulations herein after mentioned, to receive such sum as shall be found just and proper, by the testimony adduced.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That in substantiating such claim, the following rules and regulations shall be complied with, that is to say: All evidence shall be taken on oath or affirmation, before the judge of the district or one of the judges of the territory in which such claimant resides, or before some person specially authorized by commission from said judge. Decisive disability, the effect of a known wound or wounds received while in the actual service, and line of duty against the common enemy, during the revolutionary war, must be proved by the affidavit of the commanding officer of the regiment, corps, company, ship vessel, or craft, in which such claimant served; or of two other credible witnesses to the same effect, setting forth the time when, and place where, such known wound or wounds were received; and particularly describing the same.
The nature of such disability, and in what degree it prevents the claimant from obtaining his subsistence, must be proved by the affidavit of some reputable physician or surgeon, stating his opinion either from his own knowledge and acquaintance with the claimant, or from an examination of such claimant on oath or affirmation; which when necessary for that purpose, shall be administered to said claimant by said judge or commissioner.—And the said physician or surgeon, in his affidavit, shall particularly describe the wound or wounds from whence the disability appears to be derived.
Every claimant must prove, by at least one credible witness, that he continued in service during the whole time for which he was detached, or for which he engaged, unless he was discharged; or left the service in consequence of some derangement of the army, or in consequence of his disability, resigned his commission; or was after his disability in captivity or on parole, until the close of the revolutionary war. And in the same manner must prove his mode of life and employment since he left the service, and the place or places where he has since resided, and his place of residence, at the time of taking such testimony.
Every claimant shall by his affidavit give satisfactory reasons why he did not make application for a pension before, and that he is not on the pension list of any state; and the judge or commissioner shall certify in writing, his opinion of the credibility of the witnesses, whose affidavits he shall take, in all those cases, where by this act it is said the proof shall be made by a credible witness or witnesses. And also that the examining physician or surgeon is reputable in his profession.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said judge of the district, or person by him commissioned as aforesaid, shall transmit a list of such claims, accompanied by the evidence, affidavits, certificates, and proceedings had thereon in pursuance of this act, not later than the day on which the testimony was closed before him, to the secretary for the department of war, that the same may be compared with muster rolls, or other documents in his office; and the said secretary shall make a statement of all such cases, which, together with all the testimony, shall from time to time transmit to Congress, with such remarks as he may think proper, that Congress may be enabled to place such claimants on the pension list as shall be found entitled to the privilege. And it shall be the duty of the judge, or commissioner, aforesaid, to permit each claimant to take a transcript of the evidence and proceedings had respecting his claim, if he shall desire it, and to certify the same to be correct.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That every person, or increase thereof, by virtue of this act, shall commence on the day when the claimant shall have completed his testimony, before the authority proper to take the same.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That an increase of pension may be allowed to persons, already placed upon the pension list of the United States, for disabilities caused by known wounds received during the revolutionary war, in all cases where justice shall require the same. Provided, That the increase, when added to the pension formerly received, shall in no case exceed a full pension.
Every invalid making application for this purpose, shall be examined by two reputable physicians or surgeons, to be authorized by commission from the judge of the district, where such invalid resides; who shall report in writing, on oath or affirmation, their opinion of the nature of the applicant's disability, and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor.—Which report shall be transmitted by said physicians or surgeons, to the secretary for the department of war, who shall compare the same with the documents in his office, and shall make a statement of all such cases, which together with the original report, shall from time to time transmit to Congress, with such remarks as he may think proper, that they may be enabled to do justice to such pensioners.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That a full pension given by this act to a commissioned officer, shall be one half of the monthly pay legally allowed, at the time of incurring said disability, to his grade in the forces raised by the United States; and the proportions of said half pay; and a full pension to a non-commissioned officer, musician, soldier, marine or seaman, shall be five dollars a month; but no pension of a commissioned officer shall be calculated at a higher rate than the half pay of a lieutenant-colonel.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the pensions, or increase thereof, which may be allowed by this act, shall be paid in the same manner as pensions to invalids, who have been heretofore placed on the pension list, are now paid, and under such restrictions and regulations, in all respects, as are prescribed by law.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passage of this act, no sale, transfer, or mortgage of the whole or any part of the pension, payable to any non-commissioned officer, musician, soldier, marine, or seaman, before the same becomes due, shall be valid. And every person claiming such pension or any part thereof under power of attorney or substitution, shall, before the power is paid, make oath or affirmation, before some magistrate legally authorized to take the same, a copy of which attested by said magistrate, shall be lodged with the person who pays said pension; that such power or substitution is not given by reason of any transfer of such pension, or part thereof.—And any person who shall swear or affirm
falsely in the premises, and be thereon convicted, shall suffer as for wilful and corrupt perjury.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That all laws of the United States heretofore passed, so far as they authorize persons to be placed on the pension list of the United States, for, and in consequence of disabilities derived from known wounds received in the revolutionary war, shall be and they are hereby repealed; Provided, That nothing in this repealing clause shall injure, or in any way affect those persons already on the pension list of the United States; and that the secretary for the department of war shall proceed upon the testimony which has been transmitted to him by any claimant, before the passage of this act, in the same manner as though this act had never passed.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That this act, so far as it authorizes the admission of persons upon the pension list of the United States, shall remain in force for and during the space of six years, from the passage thereof, and no longer: Provided, That this limitation shall not affect or impair the right of any invalid who may have completed his testimony in the manner prescribed by this act before this limitation commences its operation, but which has not been transmitted to the secretary for the department of war.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate Pro Tempore. Approved, APR 10, 1806. TH: JEFFERSON.
ALEXANDER STUART, Esquire, of Richmond, and Col. William Daniel, of Cumberland county, are so obliging as to undertake any law business. The former will give his attention to it in the federal court and in the court of appeals. The latter in the superior court of chancery for the Richmond district.
CREED TAYLOR. July 18. (tf)
THE subscriber has removed his Broker's Office to the middle tenement, in Doctor Tamm's new building, the first door above Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and the second below the Post-Office; where he will attend particularly to all business confided to him.
THOMAS NORVELL. For sale, 10 SHARES in the JAMES RIVER COMPANY. June 6. (tf)
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, AN Active Young Man to act as a BAR-KEEPER, to whom liberal wages will be given. Enquire at the Eagle Tavern. July 22. (tf)
LAND—FOR SALE. Agreeably to a decree of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the ninth day of August next:
A TRACT of LAND in Chesterfield county, ten miles from Petersburg, containing about two hundred acres, and known by the name of Osborne; to satisfy a debt due by the estate of John Osborne, deceased, to Addison Day.
THE COMMISSIONERS. July 18. (ot3w.)
THOMAS RUTHERFOORD & Co.
Are desirous to sell: A Few Boxes 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 30 Crates Queens Ware, and a quantity of Liverpool Salt loose and in Sacks, just received on consignment by the ship Herald from Dublin and Liverpool. May 27. (ot3w.)
TAKEN up and committed to jail on the 10th of May 1806, a negro man by the name of HARRY, the property of John Royler, Esq. of Richmond; the owner is hereby requested to come forward and pay charges, or he will be sold to satisfy his jail fees, agreeably to an act of Assembly. Given under my hand this 20th day July 1806. TRIPLETT T. ESTES, junior. Albemarle County. July 29.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Sunday last, a mulatto man named JULIUS, who appears to be about forty years of age, is about five feet 6 or 7 inches high and is a good lawyer, rough carpenter, and can work pretty well at the coopers trade. I purchased Julius lately from Mr. Richard Byrd of York county, and expect he is either lurking about that gentleman's plantation where he has a wife; or in the city of Williamsburg where he is acquainted; or that he has made for King William, where he formerly lived and hath connections near Aylett's ware-house. I will give ten dollars for the delivery of Julius to me at this place, if apprehended in the vicinity of Williamsburg, or twenty dollars if taken in King William. FRANCIS BRIGHT. Porto Bello, July 25. (tf)
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoomes, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement.—And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoomes, dec'd. Jan. 23. (tf)
A FEW Copies of a Corre's View of Richmond, taken for the Map of Virginia, for sale at the Enquirer Book-Store. July 25. (tf)
RICHMOND JAMES RIVER COMPANY.
At an adjourned meeting of the Richmond James River Company on the 24th July, 1806, WHEREAS The Legislature of Virginia has, without the consent of this company proceeded to alter the act incorporating the same in many essential parts, by which it is deemed unsafe to proceed further in the improvement contemplated at the original formation of the company; and that it is also improper to incur any additional expense under an order of the company dated the 15th February last, Resolved, Therefore, that the President and directors be requested to cause the machine to be put in a state of repair and fold, together with the negroes and other property belonging to the company, and that a final adjustment of the affairs of the same be brought to an immediate close; and that the Treasurer be requested to call upon those members of the company who have not paid their respective requisitions, to make immediate payment thereof. Extract from the Minutes. ROBERT POLLARD, Clk. July 25. (ot3w.)
LOT FOR SALE.
Will be sold at private Sale, THAT most elegant LOT on the Main-Street of this City, known in the plot by No. 583. It is situated in the neighborhood of Mr. Gallego's, & is securely enclosed. Its elevated situation commands a most enchanting view of the Main-Street, the whole city, and the surrounding country. It is contiguous to the circles of fashionable society. In fact, in all that constitutes the beauty, or the conveniences of any situation, it is inferior to none in this City.—An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser. For terms of sale, apply to the Editor of the Enquirer. July 29. (3wet)
NOTICE. ALL persons are forewarned from putting any loading on board of my Boat, to be carried down or up the river, except it be by my consent in writing. DANIEL COUCH. Lynchburg. July 15.