Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-11-08 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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VOLUME SECOND OF THE REVISED CODE; CONTAINING
A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such Acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1806.
TOGETHER WITH AN APPENDIX,
 IN WHICH WILL BE INSERTED.  I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code.  II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest.  III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.  IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck.  V. A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the Commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.  VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.  VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges. 
All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
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 I. It shall be printed on an entire new type, of a size larger than that used in the last edition of the Revised Code, published in 1803.  II. The paper shall be of good quality, and the book, when bound, will form a volume in large octavo, to match the first volume of the same work. The number of pages cannot be ascertained, though it is expected, from the matter of which the book will be composed, (there being ninety-five new chapters in the continuation from 1801 to 1805, and upwards of one hundred omitted acts) that it will contain nearly as many pages as the last edition.  III. The price to subscribers will be FIVE DOLLARS, to be paid on delivery of the book; to non-subscribers the price will be considerably increased. 
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NOTICE.
THE purchasers of property, at the sales in Charlotte and Albemarle, conducted by Wilson Cary Nichols, esq. are requested to take notice, that the bonds executed by them for the amount of their respective purchases, are now in my possession, by virtue of an assignment, from Mr. Nichols. Punctual payment, at my office, on the day, on which the bonds become due, is expected. In every case of failure, a suit will certainly be brought, without delay. As some of these bonds will become due, between the 15th and 23d of December, when I shall be necessarily absent on public business in Norfolk, Major Scott, the Marshal of this district, will act for me, from the time of my departure until my return.
GEO. HAY, Attorney of the U. S. for the Va. District. Richmond, Oct. 28, 1806. w4t
SUBSCRIBERS FOR
Brown's Family Bible,
Are informed that the Books have arrived at the store of Nicholas Hallam, in Richmond, near the Swan Tavern. They are requested to call immediately and receive them. H. W. NICHOLS. Richmond, Oct. 30, 1806. w3u
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 50 cts. Oct. 28, 1806. ff
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE,
HENING'S New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
James Fisher,
Has just received from the Manufactory of Bill, Hastings and Fisher, a consignment of
Flannels and Coatings,
Which he will sell considerably under the usual wholesale advance, by the bale or single piece. Richmond, Oct. 31st, 1806. 4t
FOR THE ARGUS.
Observations in opposition to the opinions and principles, contended for in a pamphlet called War in Disguise.
No. XV.
The maritime pretensions of Great-Britain considered and opposed.
ALTHOUGH the preceding numbers have purported to be an answer to the work called "War in Disguise," a minute examination has been made. It will be recollected, that notice was given at the beginning, that a critical reply would not be attempted. The course which the writer thought best calculated to counteract, the deceptive and dangerous tendencies of that ingenious performance, has been pursued. He has endeavored, impartially to display the real state of those things, which merited consideration. The views which have been given of Europe and Asia, particularly in relation to Great Britain, France, Germany and Turkey, were well examined before they were published, and the writer does not arrogate too much, when he says, they are all true, yes, so true, that no well informed writer, who regards his own reputation, will presume to contradict them.
It is now time to draw these discussions to a conclusion, and to dismiss the pamphlet called "War in Disguise," but before this is done, a few more quotations will be made, which are calculated to show some of the destructive consequences which would be the result of success to its doctrines.
Upon a former occasion it was mentioned, that Napoleon, after building as many ships as would put his navy upon a footing with that of Great-Britain, would find means to obtain a sufficient number of seamen. If all the ports and coasts from the Baltic to the Adriatic, would be insufficient, then he might by high wages seduce into his service from England, Scotland, Ireland and America, a number of sailors equal to the seamen's duty of each ship. By this it is understood that high wages or extraordinary rewards, will be given. This idea will be treated with more respect by the advocates for British usurpations, when they advert to the opinion which is entertained, relating to the British seamen, by the author of the pamphlet in question.
Page 131. "It is therefore the more unwise to allow the merchants of that country (America) and other neutrals, to encroach on our maritime rights in time of war, because we thereby greatly and suddenly increase their demand for mariners in general, and enlarge their means as well as their motives for reducing the sailors of Great-Britain."
The same opinion is found in other parts of the pamphlet. From this it seems that this intelligent writer, who would not say a word to injure the cause of his country here, in supporting another proposition, admitted the possibility, & indeed the certainty of a fact which cannot fail to overthrow the British government. The sailors may be tempted; the inducement of high wages will seduce them into foreign service; Napoleon therefore, may if he chooses, seduce them. Although the writer of this was well enough satisfied of the fact, without the aid of the admission, yet he had deemed it proper to convince others, by referring to that authority which will not be questioned. And this is the result—Napoleon may if he pleases, seduce, by tempting wages, and other rewards, as many sailors into his service from the British dominions, as will perform the seamanship of his fleet.
This may be done. But it is not believed that he will depend upon such precarious means for executing his projects—Six or seven thousand miles of sea coast, besides twice as much distance on rivers and creeks, must surely afford as many men of maritime habits as will counterpoise the numbers employed in the British navy.
Page 148. "If neutrals have no right but through our own gratuitous concession, to carry on the colonial trade of our enemies, we may after a reasonable notice, withdraw that gratuitous indulgence; & in the mean time hold those who claim the benefit to a strict compliance with its terms: If after the revocation of the licence, the commerce shall be still continued, we may justifiably punish the violators, of our belligerent rights, by the seizure and confiscation of such ships, as shall be found engaged in the offence, together with their cargoes."
Page 155. "If it should dictate to a neighbor, that in crossing a certain field which lay between our respective tenements, he and his servants should confine themselves to a certain path which I had marked out for the purpose, and if he should for years comply with the restriction or submit to be treated as a trespasser when ever he deviated from it; I might consistently enough, if I found the passage a nuisance shut it up altogether, but it would be grossly inconsistent thereupon to deny my right to the field, and pretend that it was common land."
The work abounds with similar expressions, all declaring the supremacy of Great-Britain to the ocean; all pretending that the neutral rights of other nations are mere concessions of the proprietor of the seas, (meaning Great-Britain) which might be re-claimed at pleasure. This pretended right was never claimed by any other nation—is positively disclaimed and denied by all others—and by none more pertinaciously, than by the United States. This is the present bone of contention between the emperor of France and the British Cabinet—He has declared most positively and fre-
quently, that he will make no peace, until the British not only relax, but until the seas and commerce are free for all the nations of the earth.
The author of the pamphlet in speaking of the emperor of France, in page 150—says—"The usurper's favorite topic of late, has been the liberty of navigation. He would be thought the common champion of all maritime states."
Page 161. "Those who have sublimated their imaginations so far, as really to think that war ought in justice to be banished from the boisterous ocean, that it may prey the better, and the longer, in the social cities and quiet plains, are not likely to descend with me into the regions of sober investigation."
This paragraph contains an incontrovertible truth. The only fault which it contains, is in the manner of the conclusion which should have been as follows—Are not likely to descend with me into the infernal regions, and there under the influence of a diabolical spirit, to cry havoc and let go the dogs of war;—For although the writer speaks of sober investigation—he means war, eternal, implacable, unrelenting war, and he offers nothing else to all those who say that the seas ought to be free, or that war should be banished from the boisterous ocean.
These quotations will shew not only the general tendency of this celebrated pamphlet, but will enable every American to judge with reasonable certainty, as to the causes of the war between Great Britain and France, as well as the causes of misunderstanding between Great Britain and the United States. These are the only causes which protract the general peace and tranquility of all the world. If Great Britain would be content with the same general rules and principles which are satisfactory to other nations—then the sword might be sheathed and the concord of nations would be established. But they say no:—their insular situation favors their pertinaciousness, at least for the present, and under pretences which neither have foundation nor justice—they unblushingly declare, that there shall be no peace, unless all the nations of the earth submit to such a maritime pre-eminence as would indicate a state of vassalage.
But if there be any one, so wedded to ancient notions and prejudices, (for the dignity due to the term "opinion" ought not to be so humbled) that they will not be either roused or moved by such language as is contained in the preceding quotations, it is likely, that the following may awaken them.
Page 90. "But if we separate the price of the sea-risk, or the warranty against those dangers which are common both to peace and war from the war-risk, or price of the insurance against detention or capture by an enemy, the difference will be found still more highly adverse to the shipper, whose sovereign is master of the sea." Reader, you are desired to recollect that all the British sailors are taught to believe that the ocean is a part of their empire, and of course to treat every vessel of any and all other nations, either as intruders, or holding by special favor from them, the licence of navigating in peace and safety, and aitho' we have frequently seen this in the public prints of the time, no one could have believed that a writer, of such literary and political talents, would have recorded an expression so plain, so pointed, and one which did not even leave room for equivoque. "Whose Sovereign, (meaning the King of England) is master of the sea, meaning the ocean."
Page 197. "It cannot be supposed, that the great body of the American people, are at this period partial to France or inimically disposed to Great Britain. If they are insensible to the ties of common extraction, and if the various sympathies of religion, language and manners, that ought to incline them fervently to us, have lost their influence, they still cannot be regardless of the interesting fact, that we alone of all the nations in the old world, now sustain the sinking cause of civil liberty, to which they are so fondly attached."
In this, as well as in several other places, the writer has endeavored to mislead the Americans by flattering insinuations. What may or may not be the general wishes, or habits of the people of Great Britain, or those of the United States are not here the subjects of enquiry. The question stands alone. Are the English in the right, upon principles of civil liberty to make war upon any and all the nations of the world, because it is denied that they (the English) are the lords of the ocean? To say more upon this important and interesting subject, cannot be necessary. So far as respects this writer, he has, and ever will deny the claim which they set up; and whether they may be able to support their usurpations, one day, one year, ten years, or forever, the intrinsic merits of the question cannot, by reason of the strength, or imbecility of the British government, alter innate principles, or political and moral justice.
A part of the question however, deserves more copious consideration. The writer adverts to the ties of the common extraction—This is a delusive topic, and has been well managed to play upon the prejudices and feelings of many persons, who would have disdained to listen to any allegation and argument, depending only upon the merits.
To understand the extent and force of the words, "common extraction," it would be necessary, to analyse the origin and course of descent of the people of the U. States—We should then find that our ancestors have emigrated from Sweden, Den-
mark, Germany, Holland, France, Spain, Italy, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Even if we were to go no further, a considerable difficulty would exist in ascertaining what proportion of the people ought to feel the sympathies which are alluded to—or how any individual could distinguish the organic proportions of his own system which properly belonged to Great Britain. But this will not be attempted, all here is in such confusion, that the Americans might be called a mongrel nation, even if the several nations from whom they are descended, had a fixed and stationary character, the origin of which could be traced to the highest antiquity, but when each of those nations have been formed in the same manner, further investigation would not avail. Perhaps, at a future day, the writer may offer a more copious illustration, relating to the origin and commixture of the nations of Europe, which are the progenitors of the Americans. Whereby it will be seen, that all the people of Europe, including those of Great Britain and Ireland, have been so much and so frequently mixed together in the course of wars, commerce, revolutions and conquests, that there is not a man of any nation or language, who can establish the genealogical descent even of the nation to which he belongs, much less of any particular family. If these truths should be established, and believed, the ingenious writer would lose the benefit which he expected to derive from the delusive and magical effects and influence of the words, "common extraction." It would be known that all the Europeans, as well as Americans, belong to one great family, who ought to be as much united in the social duties of affection, philanthropy and benevolence, as they are in origin, and general character.
The emperor Napoleon, has declared, in the most solemn and public manner, that he will devote the power, which providence has been pleased to confer upon him, to these laudable purposes. He certainly has the means to do a great deal; and so far as he has gone, considering the dangers by which he has been assailed, it must be admitted, that his progress has been so great as to justify a hope, that he aspires to, and may perhaps, attain the exalted distinction of being hailed as the benefactor of mankind.
PACIFICATOR.
(To be continued.)
THE subscriber practises the Law in the Court of Appeals—the Superior Courts of Chancery, and Common Law, for the Richmond District—and in the Federal Court. WM. W. HENING. Richmond, 1806. w1m
THE subscribers under the firm of DARMSDATT, FOSTER & SATCHELL, have opened an
Auction & Commission STORE,
At the foot of the Bridge, where they will sell publicly on every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
JOSEPH DARMSDATT. JOHN FOSTER. JOHN SATCHELL.
AT PRIVATE SALE.
 40 hogsheads } BROWN SUGAR  56 barrels }  2 pipes London Particular Madeira Wine  6 tiers Old Apple Brandy  8 pipes Holland Gin  2 cases German Sweetings  2 do. do. Dowlas  1 do. Platillas  1 do. Hespians  1 do. India Cottons.—And by the first arrivals from Liverpool, they will receive a large supply of COARSE WOOLLENS and CLOCKING WARE.  DARMSDATT, FOSTER & SATCHELL. Oct. 20, 1806. 4to
SALE OF LAND.
THE following tracts of LAND, to wit: one containing 300 acres, situate in the county of Louisa, known by the name of Turner's, formerly the property of John Mitch, adjoining the lands of Anthony Winston, J. Ambler, Samuel Waddy, Sr. and George Davis, and is about nine miles below the courthouse. This land is well adapted for the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, on which are improvements suitable for a family, with as good a spring of water as any in the county. Any person disposed to purchase will be shown the premises on application to Mr. John Waddy who lives adjoining, or the subscriber in Richmond. The terms of the Louisa Land, is one third in 3 months, one third in 3 months thereafter, and the other third in six months thereafter. It will be sold privately at any time between this and November Louisa court next, if not sold before that time, then and at the said courthouse, it will be sold at public Sale by Mr. John Waddy of said county, or the subscriber in Richmond. ALSO, one other tract in the county of Hanover, containing 125 acres, about three miles from New-Castle, and adjoining capt. Robert King, on the main road leading from Richmond to Blackwell's Neck. Terms of sale will be six months for one half, and the other half in six months thereafter. This Land will be shewn by the subscriber. Approved security will be required.
WADDY TURNER, Agent for the Legatee of NATHL TURNER, Dec. October 20, 1806. 4t
A list of one Hogshead Tobacco remaining in Gray's Creek Warehouse, with the mark, number, weight and the name of the person for whom it was inspected, which if not claimed agreeably to law, will be sold at Surrey court house on the fourth Tuesday in February next (that being court day.) D. B. No. 178. Gross 1543, Tare 145, Nett 1398. Damaris Birdsong. PYLAND & DAVIS, Inspectors. Surrey county, 29th Oct. 1806. 6w
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, to wit: TAKEN up by Thomas Bonilurunt, a black HORSE, about 4 feet 10 inches high, supposed to be 5 years old this spring, has two small white spots on his near buttock, which appears to be a brand, has some white hairs in his forehead, a scar on his left foot lock joint, a switch tail and hanging mane, and when touched behind is apt to kick up. Appraised to 60 dollars. A Copy. ROLFE ELDRIDGE, D. C. 15th April, 1806.
When the horse above described was viewed and appraised, he had not shedded, and the length of his hair obscured a brand which at present is very perceivable, on his off shoulder, II. 5t*
ADVERTISEMENT.
WILL BE SOLD, on Monday the 17th November, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Daniel Morrisett, dec. in Chesterfield county, on James river, near the Coal Pits; all the stock of HORSES, CATTLE & HOGS, household and kitchen FURN. RE. plantation UTENSILS, and the crop of CORN and FODDER. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on all sums above five dollars, by giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid; for all sums under, cash must be paid. All those that are indebted to the said estate will make payment immediately; and all those that have claims against the said estate, must bring them in well authenticated by the day of sale, to HALEY COLE, and } Exrs. THOMP. BLUNT, } October 25th, 1806. 5t*
P. S. At the same time and place will be Rented, the PLANTATION, and the NEGROES hired out belonging to the said estate, and terms made known on the day, by the guardians.
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he will continue his SCHOOL at his house in the lower end of Albemarle county, where he teaches the Greek and Latin languages, the English language Grammatically, Composition, and the Rudiments of the Mathematicks.
His price for boarding and tuition, where scholars find their own beds and furniture, is twenty-eight pounds for ten months, one third in advance, the balance at the expiration of the term—Two months of the year, May and October, are allowed as vacation. Where washing and mending are done, his price is thirty-two pounds, terms as above—For tuition alone his price is eight pounds; one half in advance, the balance at the end of six months.
Parents who place their children under his instruction, may rest assured, that particular attention will be paid to their morals, and every assistance afforded to promote their learning.
To accommodate parents who feel disposed to educate their daughters, I would board six or eight little girls. JAMES G. WADDIL. October 7th, 1806. 2m
Gloucester Low Grounds.
FOR SALE,
ON the premises, the second day of January, 1807, a TRACT OF LAND, lying on a branch of Severn River, in the county of Gloucester, containing by estimation 348 acres; about one hundred of which are cleared and very fertile, the remainder, well covered with oak and pine of a superior quality. The oak timber (which is most abundant) is supposed, by all acquainted with the land, to be the best, in this part of the country, either for staves, or ship building. From the timber alone, a nett sum may be made, equal to the purchase money. On the premises are a dwelling house, commodious quarter and large barn, all in good repair, likewise, a corn-house and stable.
No situation possesses greater advantages than this. The neighborhood, a good one, and Severn River, justly ranking among the first, for fish and oysters, at your door. Should the purchaser be inclined to add to his tract, he may do it, most probably in what quantities he may think proper, as two tracts of land adjoining, will in a short time be divided among several legatees.
Persons wishing to view the land, will apply to MR. STERLING SEAWELL, on the premises, or to the subscriber residing in the neighborhood.
Terms of sale will be made known on the day, and will be as accommodating as possible. JOHN B. SEAWELL. Exr.
N. B. The above land sold by direction of the will of John Seawell, dec. 6w J. B. S.
A General Assortment of BLANK, CYPHERING, WRITING and MEMORANDUM BOOKS, for sale at this office.

Latest Foreign News.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30. Yesterday arrived the ship Jane. Capt. Theodore Bliss, in 40 days from Bristol. Capt. Bliss sailed from Bristol the 15th Sept. and brings London papers to the 14th; being two days later than by any other arrival.
Having received the whole of Captain Bliss's Newspapers, it will be in our power to present to the readers of the Philadelphia Gazette a succession of highly interesting extracts. By these papers, which include the Courier of the 13th, it would seem that Mr. Fox's disorder had experienced considerable mitigation, notwithstanding this, however, the verbal accounts brought by him, state positively, that this distinguished personage closed his earthly career in the course of Sunday the 14th Sept. This intelligence was received in Bristol on the day following, through various channels, equally entitled to credit.
Capt. Bliss also informs, that the day he sailed, it was currently reported at Bristol, that a frigate had arrived with dispatches from Sir Home Popham, announcing the capture of Buenos Ayres, by the squadron and forces under his command. It was also reported, that advices from the Mediterranean stated, that the Port at Malta had been blown up by accident.
It will be perceived by our extracts in this day's Gazette, that, with regard to the discussions going on in Paris, no additional information had been developed by the English prints. On the continent of Europe, it is manifest, that some momentous events are rapidly approaching. For these events, in which the whole world is more or less interested, we must necessarily wait with impatience.
Stocks at London, September 12.—One o'clock, 3 per cent. consols 63 3/4 5/8 3/4 —5 per cent. Navy An. 56 1/4—Omnium 8 3/4 1/2—Consols for Oct. 64 1/4 1/8. The French funds were on the 8th, at 66 3/8.
LONDON, Sept. 7. The latest letters received from Vienna state, that no official account has been yet received of the evacuation of Cattaro. By the emperor's orders, two new fortresses will be raised, viz. one at Buda, and another at Bruck on the Muhr. The plans are by general Dedovich, and for the execution of which fifteen millions of florins have been assigned—the marches of troops and warlike preparations have for the present ceased in Austria. Vienna will remain the residence of the emperor, who will not change this place for Offen, as has lately been reported; but it is certain that a diet will be held in Hungary.
The Wesel Gazette, like the Moniteur, speculates much on the improbability of a war on the continent, and the perfectly good understanding now subsisting between France and Russia; but the movements of the French troops in every part of Germany, particularly from Holland to Wesel and Westphalia, on the Saxony and Austrian frontiers, encroach every day. Naval preparations also are again ordered in the Texel, and several camps of French and Batavian troops will, it is said, be speedily formed at Zaist, in Groningen and East Friesland. A very heavy train of artillery has arrived at Wesel, with vast quantities of ammunition and provisions sufficient for the maintenance of a large army.
It is understood, that the expeditions now in port will yet proceed. At Plymouth, officers are actively employed in engaging transports for that purpose. The troops will probably be re-embarked in the course of the next week. The disembarkation of the troops at Plymouth, we understand, was chiefly directed with a view to the preservation of the health of the men, who would otherwise have been on board for some weeks before sailing. The Buffs, 8th, 36th, 88th, and 89th, are in perfect readiness, and hourly expected to receive orders to embark.
The 2d battalion from England will not be embarked for Ireland till transports arrive from that country. Probably these transports will bring over complete regiments to join the different expeditions. SEPTEMBER 12.
A work highly interesting to the public, is now in the press, and will appear shortly, entitled "Negotiations with America," containing a collection of important facts on the navigation and colonial system of Great Britain, which will include the two reports of the board of trade in 1784 and 1791, on the intercourse between America and the British West Indies, &c. The proceedings of the Society of Ship Owners of Great Britain and several valuable papers on the present state of the navigation of the country, & the greater depression of the British shipping, &c.—Also in the press, and will be published at the same time, uniformly with the above, the debates in parliament since 1783, on the navigation and colonial system of Great Britain, on the temporary and permanent bills relating to the trade of America with the British Dominions, and in particular the debates on the West India and American intercourse bills of last session, which will be given more in detail than in any other publication—with an appendix, containing all the official papers on the subject, the memorials from the British colonies in America, &c. and an introduction.
These volumes are brought forward at this most critical juncture, in order that the public attention may be directed to the imperative necessity of maintaining, in future, inviolable, the colonial system of Great Britain, and which has become of infinitely higher importance to the nation, from the mischievous and ruinous consequences which have resulted from the impolitic concessions already made to neutrals of all denominations, but especially to those of the United States of America. SEPTEMBER 13.
M. D'Outril arrived at Petersburg, as we stated yesterday, early in August, on the 5th. A grand council was immediately summoned, at which his imperial majesty presided in person. There were present besides,
The baron de Budberg, minister for foreign affairs.
The prince Lapousskin, minister of justice. The count Ketchoubey, minister of the interior. The count Zavadofsky, minister of the finances. The count Vaciloff, minister of the finances. The count Romonoff, minister of commerce. And general Vacsmitinoff, minister of the land forces.
The council after taking the treaty into consideration, M. D'Outril being present, decided upon the rejection, which was immediately, upon the breaking up of the council, officially notified to all the foreign ministers resident at Petersburg. Couriers were immediately sent off in all directions—to all the Russian ministers at the different courts—and by all the foreign ministers at Petersburg to their respective courts. This most important intelligence was brought by Basilico from Lord Lauderdale, whose visit here was terminated by the arrival of the Chevalier Gromowsky with the intelligence from Petersburg. It is said, however, that his lordship had a conference with M. Talleyrand, after the arrival of the Chevalier Gromowsky, and that Basilico was not dispatched till after that conference. The intelligence of the refusal to ratify the treaty with France, was also received from Mr. Thornton at Hamburg, whilst the cabinet council was sitting yesterday upon the dispatches from Paris. Mr. Thornton received the information from the Russian consul at Hamburg, and instantly dispatched Donald in the messenger, to London. The cabinet council sat yesterday from two to half past three. There were present Lord Grenville, Lord Spencer, Lord Howick, Lord Sidmouth, Henry Petty, and Mr. Windham.
As soon as the council broke up dispatches were sent off to Paris by Mr. Parsons the messenger, with the determination of the cabinet upon the dispatches received from Lord Lauderdale, by Basilico. He left London at eight last night, with directions to use the utmost expedition. A messenger was also dispatched to the Russian ambassador, who is now in the neighborhood of Southampton.
The Paris Argus presents a long article upon the non-ratification of D'Outril's treaty. The sum of the reasoning in that paper, as well as in the Moniteur, amounts to a compliment to our present ministers, far from being intended by our adversaries. They will not allow that the treaty was rejected because embracing principles not warranted by the powers entrusted to D'Outril, but maintain that its rejection was occasioned by the "extraordinary ascendancy which the English party have obtained over the Russian cabinet."
They publish a copy of the full powers of M. D'Outril to conclude a treaty; but they have not shown the treaty itself to enable the world to judge whether it really was concluded "upon principles calculated to consolidate the peace which may be established between Russia and France, as well as to lay the foundation of it between the other belligerent powers of Europe." If the treaty contained principles of a different nature from these; if in the French meaning of the terms D'Outril consented to withdraw that "interference of Russia with interests placed beyond the sphere of his power, and discussions foreign from her local situation," which Bonaparte was determined not to permit—was it to be expected Alexander would consider himself bound to ratify it? France would now shut out Russia altogether from any concern in the affairs of Europe; yet surely it cannot be forgotten that Russia was associated with France in the settlement of the German indemnities. The principles of Russia, unquestionably are to settle with Bonaparte's encroachments IF POSSIBLE, certainly not to recognize them. Unless, therefore, Bonaparte is disposed to accede something to the just and liberal views of Russia, there can be no reconciliation between the two powers. It is possible that he may give way, because it now seems more and more probable that the principles of the emperor Alexander are those on which our ministers have negotiated, & which the French government cannot resist without taking upon itself the responsibility for the continuance of the war.
We were the first to inform the public, and we have more than once stated the fact, that D'Outril was imposed upon by a falsehood, and, under an erroneous impression, he did sign what the French have called a treaty. We can state further that as soon as it was signed, Talleyrand carried it to the Austrian and Prussian ministers, and shewed them his own & D'Outril's signature but not the contents of the paper. This was the second act of the same piece. The object was to impress both of these powers with the opinion that the other states of Europe had nothing to expect from Russia or England, and were now left at the mercy of Napoleon.—This bond succeeded with Austria—the crown of Germany was recognized in the moment of panic, and the influence of Napoleon was acknowledged. Prussia hesitated—but in the mean time, as another fruit of this lying craft, the confederation of the Rhine was not only formed, but consolidated by the accession of powers which could never otherwise have been induced to join it.
All this has taken place since the negotiations for peace were commenced, and yet we find people affecting to wonder at the delays which have taken place in its completion? Are not the grounds entirely changed? Is the interest, the influence, and preponderance of a power, which counts all means lawful to gain its ends, alone to be consulted on such an occasion? Did not these new arrangements acquired by France, require the introduction of other arrangements into the treaties, which but for these would not have been necessary? Was it to be expected that our government would be forced into a hasty treaty by the machinations of a statesman, who employs falsehood and fraud as two of his most powerful engines?
The attempt was made more than once, but it failed. We know that before Mr. Shaw, who brought dispatches from Lord Lauderdale which were received on Sunday, left Paris, his lordship had sent for passports to quit France, and that in consequence Talleyrand begged to have another interview. His lordship and suite were packing up for their removal; but when
the last messenger, Parsons who arrived yesterday, left Paris, the negotiations had been again resumed. This furnishes some proof that the French cabinet has lowered somewhat in the demands, and holds out a stronger ground than before existed for entertaining a hope that the present negotiations may yet terminate in peace.—Star.
PHILADELPHIA, October 30. The legislature of New Jersey was yesterday convened at Trenton.—In the council, composed of thirteen members, the federalists have a majority of one.—In the lower house, composed of forty members, the republicans have a majority of four, of course the republicans will have a majority in joint meeting.
At a meeting of a number of the democratic republicans of the townships of Germantown, Roxborough and Bristol, at the house of George Peters in Germantown, on Tuesday, the 28th of October, 1806.
Thomas Forrest, was appointed chairman, and George S. Bensell, Sec'y. On motion, Resolved, That this meeting, entertaining the highest sense of the patriotism, virtue and rectitude of Thomas Jefferson, esq. president of the United States, and influenced by the salutary effects of his administration and undeviating republican principles; do further resolve, That Aaron Levers, Jacob Packey, Jacob Holz, esq. and Dr. Samuel Betton, be a committee to meet the delegates appointed by the county of Delaware and the county of Philadelphia—to meet the city committee at the district court room, on Saturday, the 1st of November, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of preparing a respectful address to Thomas Jefferson, Esq. requesting him to permit his name to be again placed on the list of candidates for the office of president of the United States.
THOMAS FORREST, Chairman. GEO. S. BENSSELL, Sec'y. November 3.
Captain A. Stoddart, of the United States army, a few days since, marched from this city with 50 men—at Carlisle he will receive 100 more—and from thence proceed to Fort Adams on the Mississippi, or to Red river.
The New York People's Friend states that a passenger on board the brig Sally, capt. Mattock, who sailed on the 17th of Sept. from Bordeaux, relates that at the time of his sailing it was currently reported in Bordeaux, that Austria and Prussia had joined in the coalition against France. The report is confirmed by letters received in this city from Bordeaux.
Gaz. U. States. NORFOLK, Oct. 31.
Yesterday arrived here from Cadiz, the schooner Eliza Ann, Herbert—Captain H. has favored us with a Gibraltar paper of the 5th of September, but it contains nothing worthy of notice.—Left Cadiz the 16th September. In the Eliza Ann came several French gentlemen, who were put on board from the Cambrian frigate: these gentlemen report that the following vessels have been captured by the Cambrian, and Bellona between the 22d and 26th of October:—
By the Cambrian—Ship Enterprise, Patterson, from Bordeaux, sent to Halifax; ship Messenger, Ledet, of New York from Guadalupe; schooner Aspasia, from Cayenne, to Boston.—By the Bellona; ship Polly of New York, from Guadalupe. November 1.
DUEL.—On Tuesday morning a duel took place near Gosport, between Messrs. Otley and Connell, first and second lieutenants of his B. M. ship Chichester, now repairing at said place; when the former was shot thro' the head at the first fire, and expired on the spot. Mr. Connell and the seconds have decamped.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. To the members of the North Carolina Gold Mine Company—
GENTLEMEN, I lately visited the land in North Carolina belonging to the company, and rode several days in various parts of it. The fertility of the soil exceeded very much the most favorable idea I had formed of it. I saw some of the best corn in it that I saw during our whole route through Virginia and North Carolina, and I was informed by general Steele, late comptroller of the United States, who resides not far from the land, that he had made particular enquiries respecting them, since my former visit, and learnt that they were very good corn and cotton lands, and it was his opinion if the company kept the lands a little while till they could select such portions for the gold as they might incline to retain, they might sell the remainder for the whole purchase money they gave, viz. 110,000 dollars. Some of the corn that I thought so fine was in ground that I thought so for ten years; and this is the driest year, that the oldest inhabitants remember for fifty. The grounds except in a few cultivated places are generally covered with good timber. Some company viewing the land with me, measured one of the trees by the road side, and found it nine feet six inches circumference, and above a hundred feet high; orchards of apples, pears, peaches, &c. flourish in a very luxuriant manner, and red clover, with plaster of Paris, grows astonishingly. Before I mention the gold runs, it may be proper to observe that the healing springs are surrounded within the distance of half a mile by the company's land. These are powerfully chalybeate, and were resorted to from various parts of the country as well as from South Carolina, not only on account of the fort virtues of the water, but also in consequence of the salubrity of the air and healthiness of the country. From the number who have visited these springs this summer, (the first) it is imagined they will be much resorted to hereafter.
This was one of the most unfavorable seasons I could have selected for an examination of the runs of gold. They were dry like most of these we passed in Virginia and North Carolina; indeed so dry that no examination could be made of them for gold but with great trouble, as it was necessary to carry the sand and gravel in small portions, sometimes above a mile before water could be found, and what gold was obtained was principally found by washing
the gravel and sand where there was water, rather than by searching for the gold where there were indications; and though this was the case I did not see a single frying pan full of gravel and sand, washed without gold being found therein. Some fine specimens were thus obtained, one of about two penny weights, and some smaller; but after we had obtained about twenty dollars worth, we were prevented from progressing by the want of water to wash for more—though from what I saw, I am of opinion we might have got some hundred dollars worth in a very short distance, if the branch had not dried up. While we were engaged in washing for gold, Mr. Love, one of the proprietors of the adjoining mine of Mr. Read, on washing some of our gravel and sand, in which he found gold, said in my hearing, that he really thought our prospect as good as theirs. They have only four hundred acres, and though it is said they have obtained between thirty and forty thousand dollars worth of gold from this small place, they value it still at one hundred thousand dollars. We possess thirty-five thousand acres at least!—The gold of ours is perfectly pure. It requires no purification. I visited Mr. Read's mine and found that by amalgamation with quicksilver, which is very easy, and which answers completely, a great quantity of gold is obtained from the sand, after picking out all the lump gold. I was informed they got about six or seven ounces, at a distillation several times a week, from a very small still. I afterwards visited the mines of Mrs. Parker and Mr. Harris. They lie in a hill that intersects the company's land. Mr. Harris in ploughing across a small branch in his land, turned up a good sized piece of gold. Having no regular weights he tried it in a pair of scales against a pewter plate and spoon, which it outweighed. He then searched the run, and was successful in finding gold. This little branch runs immediately into the company's land, lying between it and Mrs. Parker's. But it was dry, and I consequently made no search in it—nor in any of the branches on that side, though I heard of gold being found in several. Mrs. Parker's mine was discovered, as I was informed, in a very unexpected manner. Hearing of several discoveries, she said in a joking manner, to some company, while drinking tea with her, "I wish gentlemen any of you could find a gold mine in my land."—On which Mr. Ethenon said, I will go, madam, and search for you. He went, and in a little time returned with a very good specimen. After this they found six hundred dollars worth, and this season three hundred more, though they had not yet prepared any apparatus for even washing the gravel and sand. They were making a small wooden machine when I was there. I cannot pretend to give an account of all the places where gold has been discovered in the grounds belonging to the company, for it will take some time before they can be sufficiently explored, and but few of the streams and small runs have yet been searched in the slightest manner. Every place examined, though some lie many miles apart, has furnished gold, except one, and that had but a very slight examination, and perhaps not deep enough. Among the principal places that promise well, from the small trials made, I must mention the Rock-hole creeks, which are branches that join about three miles below their sources. The one where I got most of the gold in consequence of there being a small supply of water is the west branch. The upper end could not be examined, nor any place but one for want of water. The East branch is supposed from a singular trial to be good, but the want of water prevented any further search. Three forks of Island creek, about three miles each contain gold—but little search could be made for the same reason. Mr. Robins, who lives below, told me he found gold below the junction of these branches, some was found in Cucumber creek. The prospect good. Some in the Camp branch of Island creek, also Long creek and below Mr. Harris's. Mrs. Osburn took only as much sand and gravel as she could carry between her hands, from a small spring in the company's land between the Rock-hole branch, and on washing it found a piece equal to a dollar, and two pieces equal to half a dollar in value, besides some smaller pieces. It appears on examination that some of the hills are rich in gold, and I think it is not carried far by the currents, but only falls down into the small hollows, and little branches near which it originally lies, as it has been found in considerable quantities in the smallest depressions on the hills, as well as in the more deep runs and branches. Were we to measure all the runs, the small branches, the springs and depressions where gold has been found in the company's land, I think I may admit the truth of the current opinion there, that the company possess 100 miles of gold land. Though it may be highly advantageous to work some of the places already discovered, and particularly Rock-hole Branch, & the Spring Branch, I think a further examination of the runs essential, as it is admitted our discoveries already made entitle us to expect immense returns, if our operations be well directed in the first instance. The expenses are so very trifling, that the whole necessary apparatus will not cost 200 dollars; but the particulars will be laid before the directors, for their consideration.
I am, Gentlemen, Very respectfully, &c. W. THORNTON. City of Washington, Oct. 20, 1806.
The western country.—The increase of population in our territories beyond the Alleghany Ridges is rapid beyond example. The States of Kentucky and Tennessee have been principally settled within twenty-five years past. According to the last census, Kentucky contained 220,959 inhabitants, and Tennessee 100,000. And it is reasonable to conclude, they have increased at least one quarter since that census was taken in 1800.—The State of Ohio has received the principal part of its white population within twelve years. When the general peace with the Indians in the N. W. Territory was concluded in 1795, the white population was supposed to be not more than 10,000. We have reason to conclude, that the State of Ohio, which comprehends not all the settled country N. W. of Ohio River, contains at least 60,000 souls.—Very many of the emigrants to these three States, especially to Ohio, were from
New-England. Considering the condition of the settlers, we are informed they pay considerable attention to learning. Kentucky and Tennessee have colleges. In Ohio a college is about to be established at Athens, a pleasant township on Hockhocking river about 45 miles from its junction with the Ohio.
We last week gave our opinion that machinations had several years ago existed in those parts of the Union, for the purpose of disaffecting the inhabitants towards the Atlantic States. But we believe these machinations have produced nothing but a course of intrigue. No open attempt was ever made to execute the mischievous plots, which have been formed. But the case may perhaps be different before another half year. We have a man in our country capable of doing as much mischief as perhaps any man of a vigorous, aspiring, intriguing temper is capable of effecting. We have a Burr, who will stick with the greatest perseverance to his daring, ambitious projects, and will stick at nothing, which may facilitate his enterprizes. Col. Burr is possessed of great talents, civil and military—is capable of assuming all the popular arts of a demagogue, and is active and persevering to the last degree.
Col. Burr, for some cause or other, has, during, the last 18 months, been traversing "the and fro" in the western country. The affair of his killing Hamilton has driven him from his former residence at New-York. He has no wife—no rising family to induce him to forget his chagrined of disappointed ambition in the solace of domestic comforts. His situation is such, as leaves him entirely under the control of his restless, aspiring disposition.
Col. Burr is now gone to the westward. It has long ago been intimated, that he is preparing to effect something in that quarter—supposed to be a separation of the western States, &c. from the Union. These things ought certainly to be looked after by the government—we think the administration must be inexcusable, if it sleeps at such a juncture. The shepherd ought to be awake when the wolf is invading the fold.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in Hampshire County, Mass. to his friend in this vicinity, dated in September last.
"General EATON is now in this town; and he says, that he has seen a letter but a few days from Marietta, (Ohio) which informed, that Col. Burr was there, and was undertaking, or endeavoring to undertake an expedition—that he had actually engaged some boats, and offered commissions to a number of young gentlemen in those parts, to engage with him in what he (Burr) said "would be a laudable and honorable undertaking." Gen. E. has no doubt that Burr's intent is to erect a separate government west of the Alleganies, and probably make himself either a sovereign, or be Viceroy to some foreign Prince. The latter, I am inclined to think, cannot be the motive. Burr had rather be the best in hell, than to serve in heaven. Spain will not be in a condition to support such a colony; perhaps France may.—Should Burr raise an insurrection, many things will be necessary, which we little think of."
Farmer's Cabinet. W. HAIGHT,
Upholsterer and Paper-hanger, FROM NEW-YORK;
RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has taken a house in the main-street nearly opposite the Old City Tavern, where he has for Sale, a large and elegant assortment of the following Upholstering articles, viz. 5000 pieces of French, English, Dutch and American Paper-hangings, with elegant Borders to suit; Pringes, Tossies, Cords, Bed-laces and Curtain-bindings of different colors and qualities; Sophas, Settees, Easy-chairs; Hair, Moss and Flock Mattresses; likewise, a large and fashionable assortment of MAHOGANY FURNITURE, made by the best and most approved workmen in New-York, viz. Side-boards, Bed-stands of different kinds, Dining-tables, with and without ends; Card-tables, Portable Desks, Sattin-wood Ladies' writing-tables, Foot-stools, Wash-hand-stands, Butlers' trays, Secretaries with and without Book-cases, Letter-cases with tables, Knife-boxes and Music-cases, with a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Bed and Window Curtains made in the most fashionable style.
W. HAIGHT, flatters himself that his knowledge in the above business, and the constant supplies which he shall receive, will entitle him to the patronage of a generous public.
All the above articles will be disposed of on the lowest terms, for cash or negotiable notes.
Live Geese Feathers, and Horse-hair, bought and sold. Richmond, November 3d, 1806. w3m
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD,
ON the twenty-fifth day of November next, on the premises, to the highest bidder,
Three Tracts of Land, Held by Hampden Sidney College, containing in the whole about 1000 acres. Two of the tracts join; the other is not far distant. They are situated in the upper end of Prince Edward county, near where the Buckingham road crosses Appomattox river, very convenient to some of the James River markets. The Land is believed to be of good quality. The sale will be on one, two, and three years credit, the purchaser giving bond and good security, the bond to carry interest from the date. If requested the three tracts will be sold separately.
By order of the Trustees, James Morton, Isaac Read, Wm. M. Watkins, Charles Scott. October 22, 1806.

THE ARGUS, during the winter-establishment of the mails, will be published on the mornings of Tuesday and Friday.
The numerous but shapeless rumors, which have reached us from so many parts of the continent, respecting the transactions of Col. Burr and others, in the Western country, are calculated to excite much curiosity and interest. As the evidence so far as it respects the criminality of the individuals implicated in the reports, is too vague and uncertain to become even the subject of a newspaper essay, we shall confine our remarks to the dangers which the situation of that quarter of our continent seems to give most cause to apprehend.
While the population of the Western country bears so small a proportion to her territory, her extensive, fertile and unappropriated soil, must long continue to hold out to the view of avarice and ambition, a tempting object of plunder and speculation. Although the schemes of which that country has hitherto been the theatre, have only had in view the aggrandizement of speculators by the appropriation of the soil, yet these speculations have been conducted on so immense a scale, as to be nearly allied to schemes of political dismemberment. The means employed by these men to effect their purposes, have not always been confined to those of a fraudulent nature. They have also had recourse to plans of violence and rebellion. Such plans have as yet, it is true, been shallow in their organization, have probably emanated from men of desperate fortunes, of strong passions and weak intellects. The Vazco speculation has become sufficiently notorious, and bears the stamp of a grasping insatiable avarice.
But a transaction of less notoriety, which threatened to effect by violence, what the former attempted by fraud, was one which had for its author a Mr. Z. Cox. It was proposed by this association, and men were formally enlisted for the purpose, to take forcible possession of a valuable part of the United States territory in possession of the Indians, and a portion of the soil was offered to each person enlisted as a reward for his treason.
With the experience of these former facts, before our eyes, when we consider too, what an immense additional temptation, the purchase of Louisiana, has afforded to the cupidity of designing disappointed and factious men, we cannot but apprehend that the wilds of America, will still continue to be the theatre of anti-patriotic machination, and that an association may be formed viewing Louisiana as its prey, which may call for all the vigilance of our government, and for a display of all the intelligence and virtue, which the American people so amply possess.
From many and obvious considerations the writer of this article is convinced that nothing dangerous to the community is to be apprehended from any violent attempts on the Western country, it is one of the last countries in the world where the materials of an insurrection could be found, many might be disposed to become leaders but they could find no followers. But ought not the federal government to adopt some permanent regulations to prevent the injurious monopoly of her newly acquired territory? Such regulations constitute a part of the colonial policy of all the States, when there was much less occasion for them than at present.
The following letter is extracted from the Charleston Courier, and is accompanied by a pretty long comment from the Editor of that paper, in which it is treated as conclusive evidence of the hostile designs of the French Emperor on this country. It is not said from what source the letter was obtained, and this omission renders even its authenticity doubtful. But admitting the letter to be genuine, we cannot perceive in it, any of those dangerous designs of conquest and disorganization, which the Courier attributes to the French Emperor; and should his plans even assume the form which some apprehend, he would derive but a feeble assistance from the small number of French and Spanish fanatics, to whom the letter in question relates. The Editors of papers in performing the part of censors, to give warning of approaching dangers, should be cautious of falling into the well known error of the Shepherd's boy in the fable, who by the frequency of his impositions or the credulity of his neighbors, destroyed his own credit. Ed. Argus.
INTERESTING LETTER.
Shortly after Louisiana had been surrendered to the Americans, M. CASTILLON, President of the Corporation of the Church of St. Louis, in New Orleans, addressed a letter to PORTALIS, the French Minister of Religious Affairs, in which he stated, that considerable schisms had taken place in the Church, since the change of government; and requesting such relief as could be afforded by the Emperor of the French, in restoring order and replacing the affairs of the Church in their former state. A gentleman from New Orleans has favored us with a copy of the Answer of PORTALIS, which was received a short time since. It excited considerable interest in New Orleans:—Times.
PARIS, 5th of June, 1806. The Minister of Religious Affairs, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, to Mr. CASTILLON, President of the Corporation of the Church of St. Louis, in New Orleans, (Louisiana.) I had the honor, Sir, of announcing to you, by my letter of the 29th of March last, that I had laid before his Majesty, the state of tumult and schism, in which the Church of New Orleans had been placed, during the vacancy of the Episcopal See. The Emperor, whose solicitude embraces every object which can be productive of good, as well as anxious to arrest the progress of evil, still bearing in mind that you were a Frenchman, has expressly directed me to urge forward the Holy See, to adopt the most strenuous measures to repress the dissensions which have broken out amongst you. His Majesty this day orders me, to apprise you, that in consideration of his high recommendation, his Holiness has vested in the Bishop of Baltimore, the necessary powers of administering provisionally, and during the vacancy of the See, on the affairs of the Church of New Orleans; and that this Prelate has been enjoined to offer some Candidates, amongst whom a new Bishop may be chosen, provided the Government of the United States does not object to the election. His Majesty has further expressly charged me, to assure you of the unceasing regard he entertains for the inhabitants of Louisiana; and the interest he takes in the support of all their religious rights, among the most prominent of which, is the preservation of an Episcopal See in your city. He wills at the same time, that I should recommend, in a special manner, your interests to the President of the United States. I feel happy, Sir, in being authorised to give you assurances of the utmost protection of his Majesty; and tender you the honor of my highest consideration. (Signed) PORTALIS.
to adopt the most strenuous measures to repress the dissensions which have broken out amongst you. His Majesty this day orders me, to apprise you, that in consideration of his high recommendation, his Holiness has vested in the Bishop of Baltimore, the necessary powers of administering provisionally, and during the vacancy of the See, on the affairs of the Church of New Orleans; and that this Prelate has been enjoined to offer some Candidates, amongst whom a new Bishop may be chosen, provided the Government of the United States does not object to the election. His Majesty has further expressly charged me, to assure you of the unceasing regard he entertains for the inhabitants of Louisiana; and the interest he takes in the support of all their religious rights, among the most prominent of which, is the preservation of an Episcopal See in your city. He wills at the same time, that I should recommend, in a special manner, your interests to the President of the United States. I feel happy, Sir, in being authorised to give you assurances of the utmost protection of his Majesty; and tender you the honor of my highest consideration. (Signed) PORTALIS.
South-Carolina Election.—Robert Marion, Miles B. Pinckney, Col. Samuel J. Alston, David R. Williams, Gen. Levi Casey, have been elected to Congress.
The last Lynchburg Star, states, that there is scarcely a doubt of William A. Burwell's being elected to Congress to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of C. Clarke, Esq.; that at the Bedford election, where Mr. Burwell least expected it, he had a respectable majority.
MARYLAND ELECTION.
The following gentlemen are elected to represent Maryland in the
Tenth Congress of the United States. Those marked thus [*] are Federalists.
 First District—* John Campbell.  Second—Archibald Vanhorne,  Third—* Philip Barton Key.  Fourth—Roger Nelson.  Fifth—Wm. MacCreery and Nicholas R. Moore.  Sixth—John Montgomery.  Seventh—Edward Lloyd.  Eighth—Charles Goldsborough. 
Robert Marion, Esq. (a republican) has been elected Representative in Congress from Charleston, in opposition to William L. Smith. Mr. Smith was formerly a representative from Charleston, and under the administration of Mr. Adams, was American minister at the Court of Lisbon.
All the largest commercial towns of the Union, (Boston excepted) are now represented by republicans.
 New-York, by Mr. Mumford.  Philadelphia, by Mr. Clay, &c.  Baltimore, by Mr. MacCreery.  Norfolk, by Mr. Newton.  Charleston, by Mr. Marion. 
From the Charleston Courier of the 27th October.
Captain Nelson, arrived yesterday from Havana, informs us, that a few days before he sailed, a Spanish packet arrived at Trinidad, (Cuba) in 30 days from Old Spain. Letters by this arrival were received at Havana stating, that East and West-Florida had been ceded by Spain to France, and by France to the United States. It was also stated that the Island of Cuba had been ceded by Spain to France, in consequence of Bonaparte's agreeing to reinstate the King of Naples on his Throne. Knowing, as we do, that a douceur of two millions has been dispatched to France, to pave the way in a negotiation for the Floridas, we think the first part of this article very likely to be correct—but that Bonaparte should consent to take down his brother Joseph from the throne of Naples so shortly after having elevated him to that dignity, for the purpose of reinstating its lawful Sovereign, is very doubtful.
It is certainly not the duty of a newspaper editor, to give currency to every rumor which may reach his ears; on the other hand, it must be admitted, that it is his duty to notice all such as either are supported by the authority of respectable names, or may implicate the welfare of his fellow citizens, and the peace of his country. In so doing, it is not conceived that his veracity is pledged in support of the story, nor he may himself totally disbelieve it, yet be justified in giving it currency. Hence the Expositor details the following rumor, which has a very wide circulation in this town, viz.—That the president has issued a process on a charge of high treason to arrest a certain individual, who once stood high in the opinions of his countrymen, and whose late conduct in the western country, has been marked by public suspicion—other reports are still more alarming. To say we credit them would be to violate truth, but still we think something unpleasant has occurred. Alx. Exh.
Our readers must have observed, that the next presidential election, has already become a subject of much discussion, among the republicans in different parts of the union. In New-York and Pennsylvania numerous meetings have been held, which have unanimously determined to solicit Mr. Jefferson again to suffer himself to be placed in nomination for that important office. We are sorry that this Question has thus early been brought before the public, we have ever considered it as the duty of republicans to harmonize with each other, to support their individual opinions until that of the majority be known, afterwards cheerfully to acquiesce therewith—we have therefore ever lamented the feuds which have divided them in some States, and censured the conduct of those, who have employed so much talent and industry, so much vigor of thought and energy of conduct, to separate and exasperate, the different sects of the party. This very division compels each to shade itself under the laurels attached to the name of Jefferson and leads to a unity of action which we must deem hostile to Republican Principles. With these impressions we consider agitating so early the presidency which
commences in 1809, improper, in as much as its one of those subjects which will inevitably tend to divide those who ought to consider, that they have an insidious Enemy, active ever to promote its own views, supported by a foreign nation who have had, who probably now have pensioned Presses in our Country, and whose agent has declared that millions, have been employed, to further her Interests in the United States.
Having premised these observations, we shall endeavor to state such considerations, as in our opinion, should deter from the contemplated address. For the public virtue of our illustrious President, no man entertains a more exalted opinion, than the editor of the Expositor, he appears so accurately to have conducted himself, that the correctness of his judgment, and the policy of his views, has never fairly even been questioned. Charles Fox, perhaps never more fully displayed the soundness of his judgment, than when he declared Thomas Jefferson, the greatest statesman that ever lived.—Two presidential periods (judging of the future by the past events of his life) will Mr. Jefferson, have served his country with honor and effect, a long life will he have spent, nobly employed in promoting the cause of Liberty, and the happiness of Mankind, does not such a man merit the repose he covets? May he not be permitted to close his life in philosophical studies? will his mind enervate his retirement? will not his country, be benefited, greatly benefited, by perfecting his plans of national education, his ideas of neutral rights, and his opinions relative to the only bond which can long connect the different States of this immense union, good roads, and navigable waters?
But should the sense of the Nation, deem it important, that Mr. Jefferson should again fill his present situation, may not the example hereafter endanger our republican institutions; from Mr. Jefferson nothing it is admitted to be feared, but will not the partizans of some future ambitious President, use the very arguments in favor of his re-election, which are now used in favor of Mr. Jefferson? if so, may we not be paving the way for Monarchy? It may however be said, we cannot part, with this faithful, this well tried Servant, where he is, we know all is safe, those he approves, must possess public virtue, should such be the sense of the Nation, would it not be more consistent with republican principles, to place some other patriot in the presidential chair, and for that great Man to take some other efficient department? but it has been said with Mr. Jefferson after having filled the first condescendingly to accept a secondary office? We should imagine this question could never have arisen in a thinking mind. Mr. J. cannot hold a secondary situation, whatever situation, he fills must be all important, his filling it will necessarily render it so, no man or body of men, called into public office, by the citizens of the U. States can ever hesitate a moment as to the correctness of Mr. Jefferson's principles or the wisdom of the measures he may propose—These reasons induce us to hope that the citizens of this Union, will generally advocate the principle of rotation, should they think otherwise however, we hope some fair means will be devised, of ascertaining the state of public opinion and that when ascertained, the minority will cheerfully acquiesce in the opinion of the majority—For as with our Country, so with the republican party "United we stand, divided we fall." —Alex. Expositor.
Mr. ERSKINE, the British minister arrived in Washington City on Saturday from Annapolis.
NEW-ORLEANS, Oct. 2. The letters received by this day's mail from Natchez and Fort Adams, state that every preparation is making to meet and repel Spanish encroachments. All the remaining regular force that was left by Colonel Kingsbury at Fort Adams, have marched under the command of captain Sparks, for Natchitoches.—Major Ferdinand L. Claiborne was hourly expected when the mail left Fort Adams with captain Farrer's troop of dragoons, and a handsome detachment of militia, on their march to Natchitoches, via Rapide—no doubt now exists but blood will be shed unless the Spaniards fall back.
NATCHEZ, Sept. 30. Aspect of Spanish affairs.—The most recent and accurate information from Natchitoches, states the Spanish force, embodied within our limits, at 1500, commanded by Governor Harraga, who evinces a spirit of marked hostility to the government of the United States.
General Wilkinson, we are informed, had an interview with Governor Claiborne, at Rapide, in the territory of Orleans which resulted in the requisition of 250 mounted infantry and dragoons, from the Mississippi territory, who are ordered to march immediately to Natchitoches, and join the regular army stationed at that place. The patriotism displayed by the citizens of this territory, at a crisis so interesting and momentous, deserves the eulogy of every friend to the liberty and independence of the United States. The honorable Cowles Mead, our acting governor, has exerted all his energies to place the militia in a proper organization assisted by the vigilance of his aid-de-camp, major Shields, and we are happy to believe their exertions have not been ineffectual. It is with peculiar pleasure we observe the alacrity with which capt. Benjamin Farrer's company of Dragoons have manifested their disposition to chastize Spanish Insolence on this occasion, and a tribute of applause is also due to capt. George Pointexter who, with that zeal which forms the characteristic of every patriot, has organised a very considerable volunteer corps in the country. Captains Newman and Voss, we also understand, have made a tender of their services to the Executive. These companies with such others from the different counties as may be necessary to constitute the number required, are ordered to rendezvous at the town of Washington, on Tuesday the 2d of October, equip for service, and to receive further orders.
When the citizens of a country, where government rests upon their affections, move with celerity to meet the invaders of their territory, we have nothing to anticipate but victory and vengeance.
It is reported (says the Alexandria Ex-
sitor of Monday) that Caesar A. Rodney has been appointed Associate Justice of the United States, vice William Paterson deceased.
A Postscript to a letter from a respectable house at Bordeaux to another in New-York under date of Sept. 12, says,
"This moment we have news that the camp, which had been formed at Paris for the celebration of the grand national fete, has received marching orders, and is about breaking up."
Some of the federal prints have been thrown into "consternation dread," by the imprudence of their brethren. A writer in a southern print, under the signature of Alcibiades, having recommended an alliance offensive and defensive with Britain as the most effectual means of resisting the power of France, and settling our differences with Spain, the occasion has been seized at once to demonstrate the inconsistency of the republicans, and to reinforce the project. The more cunning editors, instantly perceiving that this unqualified avowal constituted an admission of one of the heaviest charges laid to the door of federalism, have come boldly out, denounced their fellow editors, and disclaimed the partiality of federalism to any such alliance. It is not a little extraordinary that at the very time federal eulogium is busy in extolling every production of the press that covertly recommends such an alliance, by representing British power to be alone competent to defending this country against the ambition of Bonaparte, by holding forth Britain as a just and France an unjust nation, by endeavors to prove that our prosperity, nay, our very existence depends upon the closeness of our connection with Britain, and the completeness of our separation from France, it is not a little extraordinary that men, who are proclaiming this creed from their housetops, should all at once, with inconsistency scarcely precedent, denounce that measure to which their efforts, if successful, would have necessarily led. We can only fully account for this apparent paradox by recollecting that men, who have at heart objects which they know to be unpopular, pursue means for their attainment so artfully contrived as not to seem to have that tendency which they really have. Thus the greatest tyrants that have ever lived have too generally, before they consolidated their power, been the loudest brawlers for liberty.
We have, however, the charity to believe that there are many, very many federalists who would shrink with horror from an alliance offensive and defensive with Britain; but we must be permitted to say that there is often a wide difference between the sentiments of particular individuals of a party on a special topic, and the sentiments of the party itself collectively considered: Federalism may prompt us to enter into such an alliance, though many federalists may be averse to it. Actions speak louder than words. And we appeal to those who have attentively contemplated the course of events in this country whether, as a party, the federalists have not uniformly supported every measure calculated to unite us indissolubly with Great Britain, and as invariably opposed every measure which had a contrary effect. Carried to the precipice where an alliance offensive and defensive stares them in the face, they may start with horror at a contemplation of the evils likely to ensue from such a mad step; but such feelings can, at most, amount to no more than an acknowledgment of their previous error—they neither prove the falsity of the charge imputed to them, nor the abandonment of those fatal principles which have heretofore characterised their conduct.
But let us hope that events have opened the eyes of our opponents, and have compelled them to renounce those splendid visions which have heretofore danced before their infatuated minds. Let us hope, that hereafter, the perfection of the British government and the supremacy of British valor and justice, will cease to be their darling themes. Let us hope, that recalled, by events, to the true feelings of Americans, they will no longer advocate the union of these states, rising with inexperienced rapidity to the vigour of a mighty manhood, with the falling fortunes of a once powerful empire. Let us hope that they will be contented with cementing a temperate friendship between the two nations, which, while it cultivates a reciprocity of good offices, will not hurry us into indissoluble bonds of political union. Let us hope that this principle may long continue to regulate our conduct to the whole world. Let us follow the precept of him who guides our helm, and who has added example to precept—Let us have "peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none." Nat. Intel.
Mr. Fox, at the conclusion of his speech in a late debate in the British Parliament, on the new Military Plan, made the following observations, which were loudly cheered by all parties in the house.
"The Rt. Hon. gentleman, (he observed) talked of the unmeasiness of the country, that we should become unpopular, and were acting against authority. To this he would reply, that it would be their duty not to tamperize even with the public opinion, unless very distinctly pronounced—a man determined to do real service to his country must, at every step he takes, risk his popularity; he must risk his situation (hear! hear! hear!) he who does otherwise acts like a political coward, (hear! hear! hear!) he is neither discharging his duty as a good subject to the state, or as a faithful member of parliament."
MARRIED—On Tuesday, the 21st ult. at Sion Hill, Hartford county, (Maryland) by the reverend John Allen, Commodore JOHN RODGERS, to Miss MINERVA DENISON.
On Friday evening the 31st ult. at Fredericksburg, Mr. EDMUND PENN, of Amherst county, to Miss JANE JOHNSTON, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Johnston, of that town.
DEATHS.
COMMUNICATION. Cruel and unrelenting death took from this sinful world, on Wednesday last, MR. DA-
VID BELL, (son to Henry Bell, esq. of Buckingham,) in the 23d year of his age. He bore the tedious and long illness of forty-one days, with astonishing fortitude, and a short time before he expired, informed his affectionate parents, and other relatives, in language becoming a saint, that he was going to God, who had sent for him, requested they would not lament, and gave them advice that would have done honor to the most pious and learned. This truly promising young gentleman, might well be said to be an exception; gentle, mild, affable, virtuous, of strict probity, in a word, he was surely among the best of sons, the most dutiful to his parents that history can boast, either ancient or modern, beloved by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance—his loss of course is sensibly felt, not only by his distressed and almost inconsolable parents and relatives, but by all that knew him. October 27th, 1806.
Departed this life on Monday the 27th ult. CAPT. ROBT. JENNINGS, of Charlotte county, aged 61 years. Death, (after a few hours illness) deprived us of a worthy citizen, and an invaluable friend and neighbor.
DIED, at his seat in Rockingham county, on the 13th ultimo, the venerable GABRIEL JONES, Esq. in the 85th year of his age. He was the oldest man in the state bred to the practice of the law, and for a long course of years stood in the foremost rank of his profession.
FOR THE ARGUS.
THE FED'S CONSOLATION.
WHAT tory did hear, Without pallid fear, That Russia abandon'd Great Britain? But so Fed replies, "Did Austria likewise, Till happy contrivance was hit on; Which did her induce, To break off her truce, And combat with France in fierce battle? And tho' it is true, Now Russia will do, All Europe at length will her rattle, In fortunate hour, And check France's pow'r, And in her old limits confine him The Corsican pest, Whom all do detest And wish with rope's nose to entwine him But this is not all, What ill can befall, G. Britain, when Stuart has so maun'd them That there is no doubt, France cannot hold out, The Corsican sees how we gaun'd them And when he shall hear, America dear! Is determined with might, and with main, T'assist us out right, In obstinate fight, To crush Bonaparte and Spain, He'll shake like a leaf, Perhaps die of grief, Or break up his camp at Bologna, To the war put an end, Become England's friend, Or hereafter let her alone."
SALES at AUCTION.
Will be sold without reserve, by the subscribers, on Wednesday the 19th inst. about twelve thousand dollars worth of
DRY GOODS,
CONSISTING OF
 Superfine and fine Cloths  Coarse Cloths and Flannels  Casimers, single and double milled  Corduroys, Thicksets and Velveteens  Blankets, rose and striped  Cambric 4-4, 9-4 and 6-4  Cotton Shirtings and Dimity  Calicoes and Chintz  Shawls, Silk and Cotton  White and black Thread Lace  Linen and cotton Hkfs  Sewing Silk of all colors  An assortment of Nuns & coild Thread  Men's and Women's cotton Hose  Men's Worsted do.  Silk, Leather and Cotton Gloves  Bed-ticks and Durants  Silk and cotton Umbrellas  Silk, cotton and leather Suspenders  Plattillas and Dowlas  India Cottons  Spanish Indigo  A large assortment of Cutlery and Hardware 
Terms of sale—All sums under $50, cash—above $50, and not exceeding $200, 90 days—above $200, 3 and 6 months. Notes negotiable at the Bank, with approved indorsers, will be expected.
Darmstadt, Foster & Satchell, Auc'rs: Richmond, 7th Nov. 1806. tds
At a Court held for Cumberland county, the 28th Oct. 1806.
Patsy Stone, administratrix of Anderson Stone, dec.
Plaintiff, Against Theodrick Carter, late guardian of Anderson Stone, dec. and Miller Woodson, Defendants, In Chancery.
THIS day came the plaintiff by William Daniel, gent. her attorney, and the defendant Theodrick Carter, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the said complainant by her counsel aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant Theodrick Carter, do appear here on the first day of February term next of this court, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county; and that the defendant Miller Woodson, do not pay away, secrete or otherwise dispose of any monies, goods, or effects which he may have in his hands, belonging to the defendant Theodrick Carter, until the further order of this court. (A Copy.)
MILLER WOODSON, c. c. c.