The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1804-12-25 00:00:00

THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) PUBLISHED BY RITCHIE & WORSLEY, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE...AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM...payable in advance.
NUMBER 70.]
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1804.
[VOLUME 1.]
CONDITIONS.
 I. The ENQUIRER will appear twice a week...During the session of Congress and the Virginia Legislature, either a third paper or a supplementary half-sheet, during the week.  II. Terms of payment FIVE DOLLARS per annum, in advance.  III. ADVERTISEMENTS, from those who do not subscribe to the paper, should be inserted for seventy-five cents the first time, fifty cents for each time during three weeks, and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents; long ones in the same proportion.  IV. SUBSCRIBERS shall have their advertisements inserted for fifty cents the first time, and thirty-three cents for every additional insertion. 
Auction Sales.
THOMAS TAYLOR & Co.
WILL in future sell at the store occupied by M. W. Hancock & Co. on Wednesdays in each week; and at their office, on Tuesdays and Fridays as usual. Dec. 1, 1804. epf
IRISH LINENS & 5-4 IRISH SHEETINGS.
THE SUBSCRIBERS have just received from Belfast a handsome assortment of 7-8th & 4-8th IRISH LINENS, and 5-4th IRISH SHEETINGS, which they will sell on moderate terms. ELLIS & ALLEN. December 20. [ep 4w.]
WAX-WORK.
THE proprietor respectfully informs the public, that he has added an additional Figure to his Museum, as a proof that the Figures in his collection are superior to any ever exhibited. This Museum will leave this in a few days. Admittance half a dollar—25 cents for those who have visited the Museum. Dec. 15.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the late firm of BUCHANAN, DUNLOP & Co. of Petersburg, ROBERT POLLOK & Co. of Richmond, and DUNLOP, POLLOK & Co. of Manchester, are hereby notified, that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts—they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Thompson residing in Richmond, or the subscriber residing in Petersburg, who alone are authorized to make collection and grant discharge.—Suits will be indefatigably commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. epf
J. TOMPKINS
RESPECTFULLY informs those concerned, that he has removed the books and papers of the late concern of Robert Pollok & Co. and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. to a new Brick House near the Basin, and directly opposite to the Scat-Howe. Where he has for sale, a few pipes of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, of superior quality. December 11.
NOTICE.
WE the undersigned, partners in the late concerns of BUCHANAN, DUNLOP & Co. at Petersburg, of ROBERT POLLOK & Co. at Richmond, and of DUNLOP, POLLOK & Co. at Manchester, have sold to Mr. James Dunlop, our late partner in said concerns, the debts now due to us, all outstanding at these different establishments.—Those indebted will therefore please to take notice, that hereafter payments are to be made only to the said Mr. James Dunlop, his attorney or attorneys, and to whom those having claims against these concerns will apply for payment. DAVID BUCHANAN. By ROBERT POLLOK, his Attorney. ROBERT POLLOK. Virginia, Petersburg, Dec. 6, 1804. [epf 2w.]
PHILADELPHIA BOTTLED PORTER. ORDERS forwarded to the subscribers (if accompanied with cash) will be promptly complied with for the above article, put up by experienced bottlers, under their particular direction, at the rate of one dollar eighty seven and an half cents per dozen, bottles included. ISAAC MORRIS, & Co. Brewers, Pearl-street, Philadelphia. 15th mo. 13. (49)
WHITE CHIMNEYS.
THE subscriber wishes to rent the Tavern and Store House at this place, either altogether or separately; the eligibility of the stand for a Tavern and Store is well known by many; the salubrity of the air and the quality of the water, are unexceptionable. Possession may be given on the 1st of January next. For terms apply to FRANCIS GALVAN. White Chimneys, Dec. 15, 1804. [epf 1w.]
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE subscriber has opened a Broker's Office, opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him, will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOMAS NORVELL. October 3. [epf 1w.]
ENGLISH SULLIVAN,
JEWELLER & HAIR-WORKER. (First door below the Eagle Tavern) BEGS leave to inform the public that he has for Sale, a handsome assortment of JEWELRY & SILVER WARE; Also, a handsome supply of LADIES ELEGANT COMBS, POCKET BOOKS, &c. Dec. 3. epf
BURR MILL STONES, of all sizes; and PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, for sale, as usual, by WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 1. [epf 1w.]
BILLS ON NEW-YORK.
At Ten to Sixty Days sight—FOR SALE BY M. W. HANCOCK & CO. Dec. 22. [epf 1w.]
W. COWAN,
WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, one door below the Eagle Tavern—repairs Watches and Clocks of every description, at the shortest notice. W. C. returns his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and customers, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favours. N. B. He has an handy few good Watches, with a variety of Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. Which he will dispose of low for cash. December 4. [epf 1w.]
Irish Linen and Madeira Wine.
JOHN HENRY has imported in the ship LATONA, captain Thurston, from Liverpool, a few small boxes of well assorted 4-8ths IRISH LINEN, purchased in Dublin in July; which, with fine old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes and half pipes, he offers for sale on moderate terms. Nov. 7. epf
WASHINGTON TAVERN.
THE subscriber has taken a lease of this tenement for a number of years, and has put it in a state of repair which renders it not inferior to any in this City. Besides the Tavern he has detached buildings, well calculated to accommodate those who are anxious of greater privacy than a tavern usually affords. These tenements adjoin the public square, and are within two hundred yards of the Capitol. They have detached buildings over any other house in this City, with respect to pure air and excellent water. He has good stables and a constant supply of the best forage. He renders his services to his friends and the public, and offers them, that no unlawful gaming, nor any other practice which might, in any degree, have a tendency to disturb the peace of his house, will ever be permitted. EDWARD HALLAM. Richmond, September 26.
TO RENT—For the ensuing year,
THE WHITE HOUSE at Hanover Courthouse, together with the lots adjoining thereto, that are not attached to the Tavern. The house is a very commodious one with all the necessary offices. Also, for rent, a field containing about an hundred acres adjoining the premises, well calculated for the cultivation of corn. The above property will be rented separately or together, as may best suit those wishing to rent. Terms will be made known by the subscriber living at the Courthouse. BARBARY O. THILMAN. Dec. 1.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber by David Gillaspay, Senr. of Albemarle county, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Watson and Co. and John Watson, will be exposed to public sale, to the highest bidder for ready money, on Tuesday the first day of January eighteen hundred and five, at McCredie, Higginbotham and Co's store, ten miles above Charlottesville, the tract of land whereon the said Gillaspay at present resides, containing one hundred and seventy-five acres, be the same more or less. WILLIAM WOOD, Trustee. Albemarle, Dec. 8.—3w.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to the subscriber by Walter Watson of Albemarle county, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Watson & Co. will be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder for ready money, on Tuesday the first day of January eighteen hundred and five, at McCredie, Higginbotham & Co's store, ten miles above Charlottesville:—The TRACT OF LAND whereon the said Watson at present resides, containing two hundred and sixty-four acres, be the same more or less. GEO: GARRETT, Trustee. Albemarle, Dec. 8. 3w
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT RITCHIE & WORSLEY'S
BOOK-STORE: The RAINBOW, SERIES FIRST; Originally Published in the RICHMOND ENQUIRER
An association was formed during the last summer, by a few gentlemen, of whom some are now, and others have been, inhabitants of this city, for the purpose of composing a series of Miscellaneous Essays for the Richmond ENQUIRER. These Essays were regularly published every Saturday, during the months of August, September, and October. The last number appeared on the 19th of August, and the last on the 20th of October. These numbers, taken together in the order in which they were published, will constitute the first series of the RAINBOW: and it is this first series which is now presented by the subscribers to the amateurs of Literature, and to its patrons in Virginia. The second series will probably be communicated to the public in the present form, as soon as it shall be completed by the members of the association. Richmond, Dec. 11th, 1804.
SADDLERY.
JOHN MCENERY, SADDLER, respectfully informs the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has just received an elegant and well chosen assortment of Saddlery, Coach and Harness Mountings, Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. &c. laid in under his own inspection, whereby he is enabled to offer them on the most reduced terms. November 21.
ADVERTISEMENT.
AGREEMENT to a decree of the county of King and Queen—will be sold at Mr. John Miller's Tavern on the 15th day of January next, one TRACT OF LAND belonging to the estate of Thomas G. Rowe dec'd, lying in the county aforesaid, containing about 250 acres. The land lies nine miles from Topsham and seven from Dunkirk, this land joins the lands of Col. John Hodges, and the Rev. Robert B. Sample. ALSO—will be sold on the 14th day of said month at King and Queen Courthouse, it being court day. Seven very likely NEGROES belonging to the said estate. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers for the Land and Negroes, on giving bond with approved security to the COMMISSIONERS. December 22. [3w.]
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, December 3.
Mr. F. Randolph, after the minutes of Friday were read, said he perceived that certain persons having claims against the United States, had obtained an order of the house for a reference of their claims to a select committee, he was not then in the house, and not being acquainted with the petitioners, and not knowing who were the committee, the motion he was about to make could not be attributed to personal motives, but to a respect for regularity, in the proceedings of the house; he wished when the house had standing committees, the members of which from frequent investigation were more intimately acquainted with the detail than others, that all subjects relative thereto should be sent before them rather than to select committees. For these considerations he moved to refer the petition, memorial or remonstrance, or whatever it was denominated, from certain agents of Yazoo claimants to the committee of claims, and that the committee erected for enquiring thereinto be discharged.
Mr. Nicholson, informing Mr. J. Randolph that another petition on the same subject had been referred the preceding day to the same committee, he asked if the gentleman had not better include both in his motion.
Mr. J. Randolph incorporated the suggestion of his friend in his motion. And on the question there was 56 yeas, and 27 nays—of course all controversies relating to the Yazoo claims go to that committee.
Some papers from Pennsylvania relative to the election of John Hoge, were sent to the committee of elections without being read.
Mr. Nicholson presented a memorial from the inhabitants of Louisiana, said to be signed by 2000 heads of families, which takes a view of the laws of the United States, for their territorial government. He observed that the three gentlemen appointed from that country had requested him to state that the copy which appeared in our papers in the course of the last summer was by no means authentic, many expressions as well as ideas in that do not appear in this, and there are expressions and ideas used in this that are not to be found in that. The translation that accompanies the French original, though correct, may contain expressions that the house will have to pardon, ascribing them to the feelings of inhabitants so peculiarly situated, and not to any want of respect for the government of the union: they labored under an idea that their morals, manners, and customs had been misunderstood, and consequently complained of, and that the law of last session was passed by congress under those mistaken impressions. They therefore pray an alteration of the law so far as to allow them to be their own legislators, not dividing the territory into two governments, and not prohibiting the importation of slaves.
Mr. Nicholson moved, after the memorial was read, to refer it to the committee appointed on that part of the president's speech which relates to the amelioration of the government of Louisiana, and it was referred accordingly.
Mr. Nicholson presented the petition of John B. Walbach and co. to Gen. Wilkinson, and lieutenant in the army of the United States, praying to be allowed for certain extra services in attending treaties made with the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek nations of Indians, as well as for the loss of a very valuable horse in the enterprise of Congress.
A message was brought from the senate by Mr. Osce, announcing that they had concurred in the bill making further appropriation for the contingent fund of Congress.
Mr. Nicholson said that the petition he had just presented contained an enumeration of certain facts, which might be further authenticated by a reference to the secretary of war, who was possessed of full information on all subjects of military service; he therefore moved such reference in the first instance, and when that report should reach the house, he would move to refer the whole to the committee of claims.
The engrossed bill allowing drawback on certain goods exported from N. Orleans, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Ridgely from the committee on the subject asked and obtained leave to report the following bill for establishing a court for the adjudication of prizes taken from Tripolitans in a country in Europe at war with that power. Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
A BILL,
Establishing a court, for the adjudication of prizes, in certain cases. Be it enacted, by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That during the existence of war, between the United States and any of the predatory powers or states on the coast of Barbary in Africa, it shall and may be lawful for the president of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, to appoint a judge of the admiralty, to reside (and to exercise the jurisdiction granted by this act) at some convenient place within the territories of any nation, at war with the same power, and who may consent to, and permit the same.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said judge shall and may exercise the admiralty jurisdiction, usually exercised by the district courts of the United States, for trying all cases of capture in the said war, by the armed vessels of the United States, and shall issue the same process, and proceed by the same laws, rules, and forms, as are prescribed for the said district courts, in like cases.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That, (as this court is established with a view to the accommodation of citizens or subjects of neutral nations, having property in vessels or cargoes captured as aforesaid) it shall and may be lawful, for any neutral citizen or subject, who may claim property in any such vessel or cargo, upon making sufficient proof to the said court, that he is bona fide a citizen or subject of a neutral nation, to appeal from any final decree of the said court, where the matter in dispute, exclusive of costs, exceeds the sum or value of 1000 dollars, to the supreme court of the United States: Provided nevertheless, That such appeal shall be prayed, and granted or allowed, within 12 months from the passing of such final decree, and that the appellant shall give good security to prosecute the said appeal, and to satisfy the condemnation and costs, if the decree be confirmed: And provided always, That the execution of the decree shall not be suspended, by such appeal, if the party appellant, give good security to restore the vessel or cargo claimed, or the full value thereof, together with costs, if the decree be reversed.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That upon such appeal, a transcript of the libel, claim, depositions, and all other proceedings in the case, shall be transmitted to the said supreme court, which is hereby authorised and required to receive, hear, and determine such appeal, subject to the same rules and regulations, which are prescribed by law, for hearing and determining appeals from final decrees rendered in any circuit court of the United States, in cases of admiralty jurisdiction.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the said judge shall and may appoint a marshal, and also a clerk of the said court, who shall respectively perform all the duties, which are enjoined by law, usage, or custom, on any marshal or clerk of any district court of
the United States, in similar cases; and shall receive the same fees respectively, as are by law allowed to any marshal or clerk for like services.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the president of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall and may appoint a proctor of the United States, to reside at the same place with the said judge, whose duty it shall be to proceed according to the course of admiralty, in the court established by this act, against any ship or vessel, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with her cargo captured in the said war, (and brought in for adjudication) by any armed vessel or vessels of the United States.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the said proctor, so long as he continues to perform the duties enjoined by this act, shall receive in addition to the fees allowed by law, for similar services in the district courts of the United States, a sum not exceeding 1000 dollars, annually.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the said judge, so long as he continues to exercise the jurisdiction granted by this act, shall receive the annual sum of 1000 dollars, payable quarterly yearly at the treasury of the United States.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That when in the opinion of the president of the United States, it shall be proper to do so, it shall and may be lawful for him, by proclamation to abolish the said court, from which time, all the jurisdiction, authorities, powers, and compensations, granted by this act, shall cease and determine.
A petition was presented but not read; it was stated by the member presenting it that the petitioner had been obliged to pay duties which the law did not require, and he thereupon requests the interference of congress to reimburse the same. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the select committee on the impeachment of Samuel Chase an associate judge of the supreme court of the United States.
Gen. Varnum in the chair. The committee agreed to the eighth articles with a small amendment to the first, and another to the 4th.
They reported the same and the house adjourned.
Tuesday, December 4.
Mr. Wilson, elected in the stead of Mr. Moore, who has been appointed a member of the senate of the United States, appeared, and being sworn to support the constitution, took his seat.
Mr. J. C. Smith presented the petition of Sally Ruff of Kent in Connecticut, the only child of an old soldier, who was drowned the last year of our revolutionary war, praying to be allowed the lands due to him. Referred to the committee of claims.
A petition from the directors and agents of the Ohio company, praying permission to lease certain lots reserved within their purchase for the support of schools and religious purposes, &c. Referred to a committee of five members.
Mr. Clay reported a bill respecting the marine insurance company of Alexandria, granting the power to insure against fire. The same was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield reported from the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petitions of the library company of Philadelphia and the trustees of Princeton college for the remission of duties on certain books imported—that they have leave to withdraw their respective petitions. And on motion the house agreed to the report.
The petition of captain Peter Landais commander of the Alliance frigate during part of our revolutionary war, praying an allowance for prize money due to him from that period. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Clarke reported from the committee appointed on that subject that further time should be allowed to the claimants of lands in Georgia, south of Tennessee for registering their titles in the office of secretary of state—referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday next.
The house then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday in relation to the impeachment of judge Chase. They refused to concur in the amendments made yesterday in committee of the whole—to that the articles remain in the same form as reported by the select committee.
The report was taken up article by article.
Mr. Nicholson called the yeas and nays, and was supported by the constitutional number.
The question on agreeing to the first article was accordingly taken by yeas and nays, and there appeared to be 33 in the affirmative, and 34 in the negative.
The second article was also agreed to, yeas 83, nays 35.
The third article was agreed to, there being yeas 84, nays 34.
The fourth article being under consideration Mr. Elmer moved to amend the same by striking out the third and fourth sections thereof.
The amendment was not carried.
On the question to agree to the fourth article Mr. Lyon was excused from voting, he not having been in the house when the question was put. The yeas were 84, nays 34, of course the article was carried.
The fifth article was read, and some objection being taken to the same, after a short discussion it was agreed to, yeas 72, nays 45.
The sixth article was also objected to but passed, the yeas being 73, nays 42.
The seventh article was agreed to, yeas 73, nays 42.
The 8th article being before the house, a division of the question was then called for, and on the first paragraph the yeas were 74, nays 39. It was agreed to.
On the second being also the last paragraph, the yeas were 78, the nays 32, and it was also agreed to.
A question on agreeing to the whole articles was carried without a division.
Mr. Nicholson moved the appointment of members by ballot for conducting the impeachment on the part of the house; but the house adjourned without coming to a decision.
Friday, December 14.
Mr. Stewart brought up the petition of capt. Thomas Campbell of the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, from the files of last session, praying that the commutation of his half pay or a sum equivalent thereto, which he paid into the treasury, in lieu of the pension granted to him by a law of Congress in 1781, may be refunded to him for the reasons therein stated; referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Lyon presented the petition of Sally Lusk, praying to be allowed the ferry and tract of land on which she resides between the Indiana territory and Kaskaskia; referred to the committee appointed on the petition from Randolph and St. Clair counties in said territory.
Mr. Rooney presented the petition of John Christian Topless an old soldier in the Delaware regiment who had been wounded through the right foot and ankle, but so far recovered as to be able hitherto to earn a livelihood for himself, wife and six children by working on a farm, he therefore did not apply for a pension at the time prescribed by law; but his wounds have
recently opened, and that and old age have disabled him from continuing to labor in his vocation. He prays relief from Congress. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Lyon presented a petition from Eliza Winters who had been robbed on the Mississippi by a banditti, known by the name of Mason's party, for whose apprehension or extermination a reward of 500 dollars was offered by the proclamation of government; one of his own party shot Mason, and two of the gang were afterwards apprehended, and upon his testimony convicted. He prays an allowance for his expenses, time, and trouble in this business. Referred to the committee of claims.
The House, on motion of Mr. Eppes, took up the consideration of the bill regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels; the consideration of the new section mentioned in the proceedings of yesterday was resumed. Mr. Eppes moved an amendment thereof, and after some discussion it was ordered that the new section reported by the committee of the whole, together with the amendment, should be printed for the use of the members, with a view of making it critically correct, of which some doubt was entertained in its present shape.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States.
Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair. After some time spent in considering the same, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked and obtained leave to sit again. Adjourned.
Monday, December 17.
The amendment proposed to the bill by the Senate, concerning drawbacks on goods, wares and merchandise, exported from the district of Orleans, was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Gregg presented the petition of Hannah Crawford of Pennsylvania, praying relief in consideration of the loss of her husband, who was killed in an action with the Indians whilst a colonel in the Virginia line, during our revolutionary war.
Referred to the committee of claims. Also—A petition was presented by Catharine Davis of Baltimore county in Maryland, praying that compensation may be made for the services of her late husband whilst a soldier in the regiment of Royal Americans commanded by colonel Bouquet, in the years 1763 and 1764.
Referred to the committee of claims. A petition was presented from the inhabitants of Amelia county, state of Virginia, praying that a post office may be established at the county court house. Referred to the committee on post offices and post roads.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States. Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair. After going through the same the committee rose and reported the bill with amendments, the same were taken up in the house and agreed to, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Friday next.
The House resumed the consideration of the amendment reported from the committee of the whole on the bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels. Some further amendments being made, the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next, and in the mean time it was ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Lattimore a committee was appointed to consider what alteration if any was necessary to the act regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of lands of the United States South of Tennessee; and authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
On the motion of Mr. J. Clay a committee of five were appointed to consider the petitions from Alexandria, Washington City and Georgetown, on the subject of erecting a permanent bridge across the Potomac.
On motion of Mr. Thompson, the message of the President relating to the public buildings in Washington, was referred to a committee of seven.
And then the House adjourned.
Tuesday, December 18.
An engrossed bill, respecting the clearance of armed merchant vessels, was read the third time; and on motion, recommitted to a select committee.
The bill, authorising the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, to extend their insurances to buildings, was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, October 18.
Extract of a Letter from an officer of one of the vessels belonging to our squadron in the Downs, dated October 4, 1804.
"I arrived here last evening from the Boulogne expedition, which, like most of our other expeditions for this month past, has miscarried. You have heard of machines which were to blow up Bony's gun-boats, as high as the monument; there was certainly a great deal of ingenuity in contriving the machines, which were of various sizes; they held from three to five barrels of powder, with a proportion of combustibles fastened together, two feet asunder and in pairs, each of which spirited fire in four directions for ten minutes; some of the machines were built like chests of various depths and breadths, and none less than fifteen feet long, and sharp at each end, like a boat's bow, built with two inch planks, and all copper fastened, sheathed with sheet-lead on the inside, and folded to keep its contents dry. The greatest pains were taken to make them water proof in every part. On each side of these was fixed something like the works of a clock enclosed in a brass frame or case, which was folded all round to keep the works inside dry; in the inside of the clock work was fixed a small pistol, charged; the clock could be set to any time from one minute to three hours, and when the time was elapsed it which it was set to, it snapped and went off like any other pistol, and discharged its contents into the machine where the powder and combustibles were, and blew it up. It was at first intended to have got them hauled alongside of the French gun-boats by means of small boats, which were

made fast to the machine, by which it was to be hauled along-side of the gun-boats. Before you parted with the machine, let it to the time you thought it would require to get along-side, take a peg out which let it go-a-going like a clock, or jack, and then it kept running until its time ran out, then it blew the machine up, the combustible stuff lighted in the rigging and hung there, where it was impossible to extinguish them until they spent themselves. A great number of small boats or rafts were built, something like a brewer's sledge, on which they drag a cask or two of Beer, for those who volunteered to fix the blocks to the gun-boats, and you could see nothing of the boat but the man sitting on it, who had a water proof dress and a cork jacket. But somehow, their hearts failed them, and the idea was given up: we were then to tow the machines as near as we could with safety, then let them go and drift towards the gun-boats, with wind & tide. A hook rope, with a float of cork about twelve fathoms long was fastened to each, to catch the cables and swing along-side of the ships or gun-boats, but by some mischance or other, not one out of six blew up at all, and those that did were to little purpose, for I really believe we did not destroy one single boat. There were three small sloops loaded and charged in the same manner that the machines were; there was only one of the three blew up; all those that did not blow up fell into the hands of the French, who, no doubt, will improve on the plan. I was in one of our boats, with one of those machines, which we dropped within twenty yards of a gun-boat, although they saw us very plain, they never offered to fire at us until they saw us quit the machine & about to return, when they gave us a whole broadside of grape and langrage, but by being too near them it went all over us; they then commenced a tremendous fire of cannon, musketry and mortars from the beach, which was lined with troops, and the whole coast seemed an entire blaze, yet not a man was hurt as far as I can hear. Lords Melville and Keith were both on board the Monarch."
NORFOLK, December 10.
From the information which we have received from some of the gentlemen who came passengers in the Thomas Wilson, we can state, that the subject of invasion is treated with contempt in England—indeed, that so far from feeling any apprehension, it was the universal wish that the attempt would be made, and it was generally believed that the blockade of Brest would be raised this winter. In which event we shall be able to judge, whether the invasion has at any time been seriously contemplated, or whether the immense army kept up for that avowed object, has not been intended as a check upon any discontent that might be manifested at the usurpation of Bonaparte.—But what is more interesting to us, we learn from the same source, that our country is generally respected in Europe, and that with Great Britain in particular we are upon the most friendly terms.—Our commerce is not molested as formerly, only one of our ships has been condemned in Great Britain for a considerable time—the cause we are not informed of.—The impressments form a subject of some uneasiness, but from the general friendly disposition of the British government, there is reason to hope that the subject may be placed on a footing that will remove every cause of discontent; unless the adoption of some such violent measures as were lately agitated at Washington, does not defeat this object. We further learn that our Minister Mr. Monroe enjoys the respect and confidence of the British government, that his duties have been discharged with advantage to his country, and with honor to himself. Ledger.
CONTINUATION OF
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
By the Thomas Wilson from London, arrived at Norfolk.
LONDON, October 13.
The following we understand to be the answer of Lord Nelson to the Lord Mayor of London, to his letter communicating the vote of thanks passed by the corporation of London to the blockading squadron in April last. It breathes a most noble and generous spirit, and does the author as much honor, we had almost said, as a victory.
Copy of a Letter from Lord Nelson to the Lord Mayor.
VICTORY, August 1, 1804.
MY LORD,
This day I am honored with your Lordship's letter of April 9, transmitting me the resolutions of the Corporation of London, thanking me, as commanding the fleet blockading Toulon. I do assure your Lordship, that there is not a man breathing, who feels a higher value upon the thanks of his fellow citizens of London than myself; but I should feel as much ashamed to receive them for a particular service, marked in the resolution, if I felt that I did not come within that line of service, as I should feel hurt at having a great victory passed over without notice.
I beg to inform your Lordship, that the port of Toulon has not been blockaded by me; quite the reverse—every opportunity has been offered the enemy to put to sea; for it is there that we hope to realize the hopes and expectations of our country; and I trust that they will not be disappointed.
Your Lordship will judge of my feelings, upon seeing that all the junior Flag Officers of other fleets, and even some of the captains, have received the thanks of the corporation of London, whilst the junior Flag Officers of the Mediterranean fleet are entirely omitted. I own it has struck me very forcibly, for where the information of the junior Flag Officers and Captains of other fleets was obtained, the same information could have been given of the Flag Officers of this fleet and the Captains; and it is my duty to state, that more able and zealous Flag Officers and Captains do not grace the British navy than those I have the honor and happiness to command. It likewise appears, my Lord, a most extraordinary circumstance, that Rear Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton should have been, as second in command in the Mediterranean fleet, twice passed over by the Corporation of London, once after the Egyptian expedition, when the first and third in command were thanked, and now again. Conscientious of high desert, instead of neglect, made the rear admiral refuse to let the matter rest until he could have an opportunity personally to call upon the Lord Mayor, to account for such an extraordinary omission; but, from this second omission, I saw it to that excellent officer not to pass it by.
And I do assure your Lordship, that the constant, zealous, and cordial support I have had in my command, from both Rear Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton, and Rear Admiral Campbell, has been such as calls forth all my thanks and approbation. We have shared together the constant attention of being more than fourteen months at sea, and are ready to share the dangers and glory of a day of battle; therefore, it is impossible that I can ever allow myself to be separated, in thanks, from such supporters. I have the honor to remain, &c.
NELSON AND BRONTE.
The above spirited letter of Lord Nelson's to the Lord Mayor has excited the greatest surprise in the city. That the corporation should decide on the merits of our officers without knowing them, and vote thanks without the least acquaintance with the object of their gratitude is among those absurdities for which it would not be easy, at least not be very respectful, to account.
A letter from Hamburg, September 28th, says—The spirited note which the King of Sweden ordered to be delivered to the French Charge d'Affaires at Stockholm in answering Bonaparte's libel on the King of Sweden in the Moniteur , has excited such a rage, that in the presence of several German Princes at Mentz, he declared in the most violent terms—"That the Swedish Monarch should not in twelve months, remain a member of the German Empire; that the Province of Swedish Pomerania, which gives him a vote at Ratisbon, should in a short time change its Sovereign; and, if the King of Prussia would not make arrangements, to incorporate it with Prussia Pomerania, he, Bonaparte, should, himself, create and support another Duke of Pomerania ulterior ." These, and similar expressions, he made use of in the presence of all the German Princes, and of the members of the Diplomatic Corps. In the evening the Prussian Charge d'Affaires to the imperial city of Frankfort, sent a Courier to his Court, no doubt, with these particulars.
It is reported upon our Exchange that the French troops encamped near Lüneburgh, in Hanover, are to be increased to 25,000 men, and that the greater part of them are, before the winter sets in, to occupy Swedish Pomerania, under the command of General Leopold Berthier. In the mean time the King of Sweden has ordered Stralsund, the only strong place in the German territory, to be put in a state to sustain a siege. The old fortifications are repairing, and new ones are added: and it is said, that an encampment of 12,000 Swedish troops will be formed between Greifswald and Stralsund. As it is necessary for the French, before they can arrive on the territory of the King of Sweden, to violate that of Mecklenburg and Prussia, it is supposed that the former Dutchy will be also occupied by them.—Under such an expectation, the Duke and his family have removed their most valuable effects to Stettin, in Prussia. A rumour is at the same time current, that the Emperor of Russia has offered to send 20,000 men as a succour to his Swedish Majesty, but that the King of Prussia has remonstrated against the debarkation of Russian troops upon the German Territory.
The following attack on the King of Sweden appears in the Journal de Paris :
"The King of Sweden at his triumphal arrival in Germany, where he thought he must engage the attention of all Europe, passed about three leagues from Hesse Cassel, without going to see the Elector, his uncle. The Elector has just returned him like for like. On his return the king of Sweden wrote to the elector to engage him to repair eighteen miles from his capital. The Elector answered, that he would not disturb himself to go to meet travellers; and confined himself to acquainting him, that if he came to his residence he would gladly see him, but that he would not go 18 miles for that purpose."
"Several anecdotes are related of his journey in Germany. At Dresden, he had several conferences with M. D'Antraigues. Whatever may be the immorality and venality of the Count D'Antraigues, every body knows that he does not want wits.—The things the King of Sweden conversed about were so extravagant, that the Count could not help saying to a Russian, a friend of his: "There is a young Prince who commits an anachronism of 14 years. He speaks to-day of the affairs of Europe and of France, as people would have spoken of them in 1792." On his side, it appears that the King was not satisfied with the Count D'Antraigues."
"At Ratisbon he also had conferences with Father Morin. This monk is one of the fulberten creatures of Drake and Spencer Smith; even Drake only saw him by proxy. The royal traveller granted him two secret interviews: and the monk, an apostate priest, the agent of corruption and intrigues, whom his prince drove from Ratisbon, had the honor of conversing with the king of Sweden upon the plots which might still be laid by the successors of Drake, &c."
"The following is a more pleasant anecdote: being one day at dinner at the Elector's, he forgot (the young Prince is absent) to point out, according to his custom, the person who was to sit next the Queen.—General Sack, in the Austrian service, the most considerable person among the guests, seeing the place vacant beside the Queen, sat down in it, which freedom extremely shocked the King.—The Queen, with the grace and politeness which distinguish her, fell immediately into conversation with her neighbor; whereupon the King, who was the other side, told her, in a low tone of voice, to break off her conversation. The young Queen did not hear, or misunderstood him, and the conversation continued: The company were not a little astonished to see the King rise up a moment after, and say to her Majesty, "Madam, I forbid you to speak with Monsieur." The Queen, upon this quitted her napkin, turned her back to M. de Sack, and remained during the whole dinner without eating."
"Such is the great grandson of the great Gustavus Adolphus. People still ask after this, why states are founded, and why they are lost!"
PARIS, Sept. 18.
Sir J. Craufurd, prisoner on his parole at Valenciennes, having applied to the Minister, at War for leave to pass two months at the Aix-la-Chapelle Baths, and producing certificates from several medical gentlemen, that the use of the bath would be attended with the greatest advantage to his health, the Minister yielded to his request, on the condition of his leaving a written engagement, that he would return from the waters to Valenciennes at the expiration of two months.
On the 10th Messidor (June 29) Sir J. Craufurd sent to the Minister of War this engagement, couched in the following terms:
"Having obtained permission of the Minister at War to repair to the baths of Aix-la-Chapelle, I hereby bind myself on my word of honor, to return to Valenciennes within two months, reckoning from the day of my departure."
(Signed)
The Chevalier Craufurd.
Sir J. Craufurd, in place of keeping his parole, wrote from Embden the 17th August, to inform the Minister at War that he felt great obligations to him for the leave of absence for two months which he had obtained, and that he hoped it would not be imagined he made an improper use of it, by going to see his wife, who was in a state of very ill health. He added, that though his conduct in this instance could not be considered strictly regular, he hoped it would meet with indulgence.
In consequence of this conduct of Sir J. Craufurd, the Minister at War has given orders for all the English prisoners who had obtained permission to take the use of the waters, immediately to return to Verdun.
He has also written to all the generals commanding military divisions, apprising them that all the English who had obtained leave to reside in other towns than Verdun, shall be immediately re-conducted to that place.
The writers in the French papers treat Defarges as a hot-headed and capricious tyrant, who is universally feared, and loved by none. This may be true, but the description fits on
who is nearer home, and whose character seems to have inspired them!
The minister of the general Police, Senator Pouché, has determined, that in future no inhabitant of the French empire can obtain a pass for foreign countries, without having waited one month from the day he made the demand.
The petitions for passes are to be presented to the Mayor of each Commune, mentioning the business which requires absence from France, with the names, Christian names, ages, professions, size, the places of their births and residences, and of their destination. The Mayor is to write his opinion on the petitions, whether passes are to be given, or not, and afterwards send them to the Sub-Prefect, who, after giving his opinion, will forward them to the Prefect for his approval or refusal.
In the former case, he sends them to the Minister general of the Police, who, should his excellency find nothing objectionable makes out the passes, and sends them to the office of his excellency the Minister of the Foreign Department, whose signature is necessary to give validity to the passes. The petitions, as well as the passes, are to be upon stamped paper. No person under age can, on any account, without the special permission of the Emperor, leave France. The same formalities are to be strictly observed by persons of both sexes. To obtain a pass for travelling in the interior, petitions must, in the same manner be presented; but if agreed to, the petitioners will, in a fortnight or three weeks, obtain their passes, according to the time necessary for the Police agents to be informed concerning their morality and patriotism.
Domestic Intelligence.
VERMONT.
At the last session of our legislature a law passed the assembly subjecting the ministers of religion to taxation like other citizens; and another for new organizing the militia: Both these acts were referred by the council to the next session of the legislature. A turnpike road from Rutland to Pittsfield was granted: most of the other petitions for turnpikes failed.—A tax of one cent and an half on the dollar was voted to defray the expenses of government. It was thought necessary to increase the tax, as there was not money enough in the treasury to pay the debentures of the members of the legislature; a deficiency of about 5000 dollars having been occasioned by the expense of the extra session at Windsor, in February last.— Vermont pap.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 17.
Captain Alspurn, from the Havanna, informs us that a Spanish frigate and several merchantmen failed from that port in company for Cadiz, having on board one million and an half of dollars: of which 600,000 made a part of the cargo of the ship Cleopatra , from La Vera Cruz. A few days previous to the sailing of Capt. A. a British dispatch brig arrived off the Havanna, and made signal to a British frigate in the harbour to get immediately under way and put to sea, which was instantly complied with. She however, returned the next day and took under convoy all the British vessels then in the harbor. On her return from the dispatch brig to port, she took the above mentioned ship Cleopatra , and permitted her to pass unopposed, but it is probable with the intention of pursuing her at sea. N. Y. Mer. Adv.
PENNSYLVANIA.
A bill supplementary to an act at present in force, is now before the legislature of this commonwealth, which provides that in future aliens shall have liberty to purchase, hold and convey real estate within this commonwealth. The bill is to be the order of the day for to-morrow. Aurora.
WASHINGTON.
Mr. Campbell, on Friday last, laid the following resolution on the table.
"Resolved, That a post road ought to be established from Knoxville, in the State of Tennessee, by the most direct and convenient route that the nature of the ground over which it is to pass will admit, to the settlements on the Tombigby river in the Mississippi Territory; and from thence to New-Orleans;—And that a post road ought also to be established from in Georgia, to the said settlement on the Tombigby, to intersect the former road at the most convenient point between Knoxville and the Tombigby."
ALEXANDRIA, December 19.
With great satisfaction we announce that this morning Thomas Addis Emmett was admitted to practice as counsel and attorney at the bar of the United States Circuit Court of this District—and it affords us additional pleasure, to announce that this persecuted patriot has received from the President of the United States, all the officers of the general government, the ex and present governors and lieutenant governors of New-York, and other high officers of the different states, that hospitality and respect, which is so justly due to the man who has suffered so severely for his adherence to American principles.— [Alex. Exp.]
NORFOLK, Dec. 20.
Captain Abbott, arrived yesterday from St. Thomas in 15 days, informs that the town of St. Thomas was destroyed by fire on the night of the 25th ult.—Every house on the flats, from the east to the west end, were destroyed, four excepted. Several lives were lost in the conflagration, and property to an immense amount. Captain Abbott further informs, that just before he sailed, news was received here of the arrival of three ships of the line, 6 frigates, and 8000 troops, at the islands of Martinique and Guadaloupe, from France. Nor. Her.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
In Senate, Dec. 13.
The committee to whom was referred a resolution to instruct the Senators, and request the representatives of this State, in the Congress of the United States, to obtain an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, so far as respects the importation of Slaves and people of colour into the United States, reported, that they have duly considered the policy and importance of said resolution and the humanity derivable therefrom, and therefore recommended the following resolution, which was adopted:
"Resolved, That our Senators in the Congress of the United States, be instructed, and our representatives required to take all legal and necessary steps, and to use their utmost exertions, as soon as the same is practicable, to obtain an amendment to the constitution of the United States so far as to authorise and empower the Congress of the United States, to pass a law when ever they may think it expedient, to prevent the further importation of Slaves, or people of colour from any of the West India islands, from the coast of Africa, or elsewhere, into the United States, or any part thereof."
"Resolved, Further that the Governor be, and he is hereby requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to our Senators and Representatives in Congress, and to the Executives of all the different States in the Union, with a request the same may be laid before the respective legislatures for their concurrence and adoption."
The Electors of South-Carolina, the whole number of ten being present, have given an unanimous vote for Thomas Jefferson as President, and George Clinton as Vice-President.
The Electors of Tennessee, the whole number five being present, have given an unanimous vote for Thomas Jefferson as President, and George Clinton as Vice-President.
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, November 19.
Mr. R. Grundy, from the committee to whom was referred the message of the governor, respecting the resolutions of the state of Massachusetts, made the following report, viz.
The committee to whom was referred the resolutions of Massachusetts, have taken the same under consideration, and have come to the following resolution thereupon, to wit:
"Resolved, That it is with regret and unfeigned sorrow that the state of Kentucky discovers a wish on the part of the state of Massachusetts, to depart from those principles, on which the people of the United States became one people. We cannot discover that the present mode of representation is either unjust, or injurious in its operation; and we cherish a hope, that that spirit of conciliation which actuated the framers of the federal constitution, and the several states in the adoption thereof, will pervade the union. And although at first view it might appear that the Eastern states, owing to our present political regulations, bear a greater portion of our public burthens than other states of the union; yet, when we reflect that the consumer of all imported articles, is charged by the seller with all taxes which may have been imposed by government—we shall discover that those states where slavery is tolerated, bears at least an equal share of all taxes, arising from imports: and if this were not the case, we with joy look forward to a period, not far distant, when the western merchant, actuated by a dignified spirit of enterprise, shall vie with the eastern merchant, and commerce shall extend her sails over our western waters. This event, on which we calculate with certainty (in consequence of the late acquisition of Louisiana, and the free navigation of the river Mississippi) would equalize taxation, were it now unequal."
We consider an harmonious union of the states, as a subject of the first importance; and are of opinion, that this object is better secured under the present mode of representation, than the one contemplated by the state of Massachusetts. We have seen, we now feel the beneficial effects arising from the present constitutional mode, and are therefore unwilling to exchange it for that which may have been dictated by disappointed.
"Resolved also, That the Senators in Congress from this state be, and they are hereby instructed, and the representatives of this state in Congress, are also requested to oppose the alteration in the federal constitution proposed by the state of Massachusetts; and the governor of this state is hereby requested to transmit to each Senator and Representative in Congress from this state, and also to the Chief Magistrates of the different states, this expression of our opinion on the subject, and request their concurrence in opposing the contemplated measure." Which being read, was ordered to lie on the table. The following is a copy of the counter memorial of the inhabitants of New-Orleans. To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. WE, the undersigned citizens of the United States and inhabitants of New-Orleans, beg leave to approach with respect your honorable body, and to express our confidence in your wisdom and virtue, in relation to the government prescribed for this territory. We wish only to state, that it has excited no discontent among the undersigned, and we shall remain as heretofore, devoted to the interest of the American union, and determined to support the laws of our country. When it shall be consistent with the general good, to give to the territory of Orleans a government founded in the representative system, we are persuaded a provision to that effect will promptly be made by Congress; but whenever Louisiana, or this part thereof, shall, (consistent with the constitution of the United States) be admitted as a state, we humbly pray, that such conditions may be annexed to the admission as will secure to the undersigned, (whose native language is English) the use of their mother tongue in the legislative and judicial authorities. And we also pray such further conditions may be annexed, as will secure to all the citizens of the United States, who shall become inhabitants of such new state, the same privileges and benefits as other citizens of said state shall possess. [Signed by about two hundred and forty citizens in four days, representing at least one half of the commercial interest of the place.] S. CAROLINA. On the 13th ult. the British frigate Mermaid , Capt. Hollies, arrived at Havanna, from Jamaica with dispatches to the Governor, relative to the conduct of French privateers, towards British vessels taken into the ports of Cuba. Two days after a British government brig arrived at Havanna, in 8 days from Kingston—she had arrived at Kingston in 22 days from England—of course must have brought as late, probably later accounts than those received at this port by the Isabella . This vessel was sent from Kingston, immediately on her arrival, with dispatches from the Admiral to the commander of the Mermaid , the contents of which were kept secret. Invitations had been given to all the principal officers at Havanna, to attend a ball, which was to have been given on board the Mermaid , on the evening of the 15th ult. but the arrival of this brig frustrated the whole—the commander of the frigate on receiving these dispatches, weighed anchor and stood out to sea: where the continental lying off and on, till the wheels of the British merchant ships in the harbor (one only excepted which had not ballast on board) joined him—some of these vessels were partly loaded; others had purchased cargoes, but not taken them on board—such, however, was the import of these dispatches, that they immediately left the port, and sailed under convoy of the frigate. The brig returned to Jamaica. The gentleman who communicates these particulars, informs us, that he conversed with the officers of the frigate, who informed him that such was the nature of the dispatches, that prizes would undoubtedly be made of any Spanish vessels they might fall in with. The brig did not enter the port of Havanna, but sent in her boat the midshipman, who was the bearer of the dispatches to Captain Hollies, was immediately shut up in a state-room by himself, that no one might have an opportunity to interrogate him on the subject of their contents. Charleston Courier. It is said, (says a late London paper) that hostilities were no nearer taking place in July last, between America and Spain, than Mr. Pinckney, the American Minister at Madrid, made preparations to take leave of the Spanish court, when the Prince of Peace prevailed on him to stay and await an answer to a proposition to the American government, which was then despatched by a packet to Baltimore. The cause of this menaced rupture, and which, indeed, is not yet done away, was the demand, which America made of the Floridas, together with some millions of dollars, for American property taken by the French and condemned in Spanish ports, during the late war, as well as vessels taken and condemned on the coast of South America for trading within the boundary limited by Spain. Precedents. Professor Millar, of Glasgow has published, in four octavo volumes, an Historical View of the English Government , alike remarkable for the research of the antiquary and the sagacity of the philosopher. It is dedicated in the following terms: To the Right Hon. Charles James Fox. SIR, "I Ball, perhaps, be thought guilty of presumption, in wishing to draw your attention to the following publication. The truth is, it appears to me scarcely possible for any man to write a constitutional history of England, without having Mr. Fox almost constantly in his thoughts." "In delineating the progress of the English government, I have endeavoured to avoid those fond prepossessions which Englishmen are apt to entertain upon the subject, as well as the prejudices peculiar to the two great parties, which the nature of our limited monarchy has produced. How far I have succeeded in this, must be left to the judgment of the public. But, whatever indulgence may be shown to this work the ambition of its author will not be gratified unless he can procure in some degree, the approbation of a mind superior to prejudice; equally capable of speculation, and of active exertion; no less conversant in elegant literature, than accustomed to animate the great scenes of national business; possessed of the penetration to discover the genuine principles of the constitution, and of the virtue to make them an inviolable rule of conduct." "Impressed with the highest esteem for such a character, permit me to declare the satisfaction I feel from your steady perseverance in a system, which by tending to secure the natural rights of mankind, has led to a reputation the most exalted, and the most grateful to a generous mind." IMPROVEMENT. On the 29th ult. a bridge or rather 2 bridges, from the banks of the Connecticut river, in Brattleborough, Vt. and Hinsdale, Massachusetts, to an island in the centre, were opened. One bridge is 350 and the other 260 feet in length; and by their means an uninterrupted turn-pike road is continued from Boston to Ballstown Springs the foregoing distance of 170 miles. On the 3d inst. an excellent bridge 800 feet in length, across the Hudson, from Waterford to Lansingburg, New-York was opened with much ceremony and eclat. A procession, military, civil, and masonic, was formed at Lansingburg, crossed the bridge and partook of an entertainment at Waterford the governor and other respectable characters being among the guests. Legislature of Virginia. EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNALS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 1804. Mr. Johnson reported from the committee for courts of justice, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration the petition of Robert Campbell, to them referred, and had agreed upon a report and come to a resolution thereupon, which he read and agreed to by the house, as follows: It appears to your committee by the oath of Samuel McCraw that he has been well acquainted for some years past with both the petitioner and Anne his wife; that the conduct of the petitioner towards his said wife during that time, has always appeared to the deponent to be tender, affectionate and unexceptionable; that for many years their happiness appeared to be mutual; but that within the period of about eighteen months last past, frequent unfortunate differences happened between the said parties, in which the said Anne generally spoke of an unfortunate connection of her husband in trade with a certain John Hicks, as the principal cause of complaint; but finally confessed to the deponent that she was more attached to another person than her husband, and that she should from Richmond, the place of her residence, depart, with the said person, as her future friend and protector. That sometimes at the instance of one, of the petitioner, and sometimes of the said Anne, the deponent heard their mutual complaints, in none of which when the said Anne was in a proper temperature of mind, did she accuse the petitioner of any ill-treatment towards her. That shortly after their final difference, which produced a separation between them in April last, the deponent was requested to draw articles of separation between them, which being done, they were accordingly executed by the said parties. That a letter dated at New-Haven, 25th November, 1804, addressed to the deponent, and signed, "formerly Anne Campbell, now Anne Bates," and exhibited to the committee, is in the proper hand writing of the wife of the petitioner; in which said letter, the deponent, who dated to your committee that he is in the habit of corresponding with the said Anne relative to certain property conveyed to him as the mutual trustee of the said parties, is directed to address his letters in future to Anna or Elias Bates, instead of Anne Campbell; the said Anne Bates in the said letter that she was married to the said Elias Bates. The deponent is also directed by the same letter, to pay the amount of orders which might be drawn by her under the signature of Anna Bates. It further appears to your committee, by the oath of the said deponent, that there is no issue of the marriage of the said Robert Campbell and Anne his wife. It further appears to your committee, by the oath of Luman Bishop, that he has also been long acquainted with the said Robert Campbell and Anne his wife; that he frequently visited them while they lived together; and for some years much happiness appeared to subsist between them. That the deponent for some time lived a near neighbor to the said Robert and Anne, and that the said Robert always appeared to the deponent to behave and conduct himself as a kind and affectionate husband towards the said Anne. That some short time previous to the period at which a separation took place between them, the deponent heard of, and witnessed many disputes and quarrels between the petitioner and his wife, in all of which the said Anne alone seemed to be blameable; that she was often in a state of intoxication, and in that situation frequently disagreed and quarrelled with her husband. That not long before the said separation the said Anne confessed to the deponent, that the aforesaid Elias Bates possessed her affections, and that she should continue no longer with the said Campbell, but live with the said Bates. That in consequence thereof, the deponent requested the said Anne not to continue her visits to his family; and as the said Bates at that time rented a room in the dwelling house of the deponent, he communicated to him the confession made to the deponent by the said Anne, and desired the said Bates to leave the room rented by him; but as the deponent could not compel him to do so, in consequence of his agreement with the said Bates, the latter continued to keep possession of the said room, at which place, the deponent had many reasons to believe, that the said Anne made several visits to the said Bates. That the said Anne informed the deponent that she had written a note to the said Bates, appointing therein a time and place for seeing him, and that the said Bates met her accordingly—and that the deponent has no doubt from certain expressions and indications made to him, as well by the said Anne as the said Bates, that there was a carnal intercourse between them before the separation of the said Anne from the said Robert Campbell, her husband.—That the deponent forthwith communicated to the petitioner the evidences which he had of the inconstancy of the said Anne; but the petitioner discredited each communication, and averred that in all the affections which he had experienced, his confidence in her chastity and fidelity had remained un-

soaken; but when at last convinced by the positive information of the deponent, he exhibited the utmost distress and shed tears abundantly.
It further appears to your committee, by the oath of Hendley Dunnington, that some time in or about the month of April last, the deponent being about to sail to Norfolk from Rockets landing, in the Sloop Betty, and as captain thereof, the said Elias Bates engaged of him a passage for two persons in the said Sloop, to Norfolk; and mentioned that the room so engaged by him, was intended for himself, and a woman who was to accompany him. That the said Elias Bates then afterwards, with Anne Campbell before named, went as passengers with him to Norfolk; that on their way thither there appeared to be a mutual attachment between them, and that they constantly slept together in the same bed.
It further appears to your committee that the articles of agreement between the aforesaid Robert Campbell and Anne his wife, bearing date the 9th day of April, 1804, alluded to in the evidence of Samuel McCraw, and exhibited to the committee, have been duly admitted to record in the Richmond District Court, by which said articles, it appears among other things to your committee, that the said Robert and Anne have agreed to separate forever as man and wife.
Resolved, therefore, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the said Robert Campbell, praying that an act may pass for divorcing him from his aforesaid wife, is reasonable.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the said resolution, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Wednesday, Dec. 19.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, entitled, an act, appropriating a sum of money for the purpose of opening the navigation of Holston River.
A message from the Senate by Mr. Sheffey: Mr. Speaker—The Senate have passed the bill, entitled an act, to amend the act, entitled an act, directing the mode of appointing the public printer, prescribing his duties and for other purposes therein mentioned.
Mr. Miller, (Powhatan) from the committee appointed on the part of this house, to examine jointly with a committee from the Senate, the pecuniary expenditure for the last year, reported the following resolution:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the expenditures made by the Executive of this commonwealth, during the last year, out of the contingent fund, were authorised by law, custom, or usage, except the disbursements made to Samuel Brooks and others, as compensation for their aid in detecting Thomas Logwood, a counterfeiter of the notes of the bank of the United States, which we consider justified by the necessity of the case.
And the said resolution being twice read, was, upon the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
On a motion made, Resolved, That a committee be appointed on the part of this house, to examine jointly with a committee from the Senate, the treasurer's accounts for the last year; and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Campbell, Coleman, (Caroline) Burwell, Callaway, Chappell, Neal, Finnie, Brown, M c Tavane, Penn and Ellington.
Mr. Edwards, from the committee appointed to examine the clerk's office, made the following report:
The committee find, that the papers from the year 1775 to 1803, both years inclusive, are properly arranged in the office.
That the journals, written or printed, from the year 1769 to the year 1803, both years inclusive, except for the years 1783 and 1784 which are bound but unfinished, are deposited in the office, and except also the journal of 1799, which from information received by the committee, will shortly be completed in manuscript and deposited in the office.
The enrolled bills from 1776 to 1803, both years inclusive, are filed in the office and neatly deposited in tin cases.
Your committee beg leave to suggest the propriety of employing some person to finish the manuscript journals of 1783 and 1784.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Amount. Items include LOTS, LAND, SLAVES, HORSES, STUDS, COACHES, STAGES, CHAIRS, ORDINARY LICENCES. Total: 281,157 2.
Of the 17 Documents, which accompanied the Governor's Letter, we have hitherto presented our readers with an account of the first thirteen only. The four remaining Documents however, contain some information that will be interesting at least to some of our readers.
The account of the Revenues and Expenditure of the state must be particularly important to every politician in Virginia:—
Continuation of Documents accompanying the GOVERNOR'S LETTER.
No. 14.—Embraces all the regulations for the internal government of the Penitentiary, which were adopted by the Inspectors of the Penitentiary, the Attorney General and the Executive Council, formed into a board for this purpose by the 5th section of the act, entitled "An act to amend the act entitled an act to amend the penal laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes." This document is lengthy & would be uninteresting to the majority of our readers.
No. 15.—Contains a statement of the expenses in carrying on the several branches of manufacture in the Penitentiary; the amount of articles manufactured; the amount sold; and the articles and the value of them remaining on hand. This statement was laid before both houses of the Legislature by a resolution of the General Assembly, passed the 2d February, 1804.
Table with 3 columns: Year, Amount, Description. Includes 1803 and 1804 data for manufactured articles, raw materials, and various expenses.
The preceding general statement will exhibit a view of the expenses of the penitentiary for the last year; (exclusive however of the officers' salaries, and the expense of the building.) It will also exhibit the internal resources of the institution; the proportion between the amount of the work manufactured and the work sold, with the general nature of the employment, which occupies the labour of the convicts. From this statement it may be inferred that the internal resources of the institution are merely commensurate, to the support of the convicts. What is the real result of this penitentiary experiment considered in all its relations; how far it tends to abridge the number or modify the nature of crimes; how far it tends to affect the habits and dispositions of the convicts themselves; what alterations may be introduced for the more successful attainment of these objects, and whether under any regulations compatible with the substantial and original objects of the institution its resources may be made completely equal to its expenses. All these are problems, which; would require a considerable combination of abstract knowledge and actual experience, to decide with correctness, some researches shall however be made into this subject, before the meeting of the next assembly. At present, the following question is respectfully submitted to the legislative body: Is the law of the last assembly which allows to each convict no more than 30 dollars upon his discharge from the institution, compatible with Policy or with justice? Can a law, which makes no discrimination between the recompence of two labourers, after the value of their work should exceed their subsistence and 30 dollars, can such a law as this furnish any inducement to either of them to exert their powers, and cultivate a taste for moral industry? Would it not be far better for the state to sacrifice some portion of its calculating economy, and support from its own treasury, such convicts as are unable to defray all their expenses, than by such an arithmetical policy to endanger the principal object of the institution; the amendment of the culprit and the consequent success of the penitentiary system.
The Document No. 16.—Contains the official statements of the revenue for the year 1803, together with an account of the expenditures from 1st Oct. 1803, to the 1st Oct. 1804, and a list of balances due from Sheriffs and Collectors to the last mentioned period.
The estimate of the revenue is divided into four documents, A, B, C & D, according to the different sources of the Revenue.
A. Is a statement of the Revenue Tax, for the year 1804; arising on Land, Slaves, and other property; the sum total may be exhibited in the following manner:
Table with 2 columns: Item, Amount. Items include LOTS, LAND, SLAVES, HORSES, STUDS, COACHES, STAGES, CHAIRS, ORDINARY LICENCES. Total: 281,157 2.
No official report has yet been published of the trade of New Orleans, since the time of its acquisition by the United States; nor have the papers of that city presented us as yet with a collective view of it for any considerable period.
There can be little doubt however that the increasing capital of that city, the removal of all restraints upon its commerce, and the increasing prosperity of all that country which borders upon the Mississippi and its numerous branches, will considerably augment the number of its merchants & vessels, the extent of its commerce, and the revenue of the United States. Facts are continually before the eye of the most cursory observer of our newspapers, which will support the inference. Look under the marine head, and if per chance the Port of New Orleans has been introduced, you will find that there are generally some arrivals every day at that port.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Amount, Description. Includes 1803 and 1804 data for revenue and expenditures.
The remaining documents relative to the Yazoo claim, shall be regularly and immediately published. They would have been continued in this day's paper, had not the compositor reversed the page of the Aurora, which contained them and substituted the minutes of the congressional proceedings of the 3d and 4th of December, which appear in the first page of this paper, but which have already been inserted in their proper order.
As there are no important proceedings of Congress, and no foreign intelligence which will require an immediate insertion, we shall comply with the request of our Correspondents to allow them a Christmas vacation; and we shall consequently postpone our next publication till Saturday morning. Our readers shall at all events sustain no injury by this arrangement.
The West India intelligence under the heads of N. York & S. Carolina seems to countenance the rumour, that the English vessels had been instructed to detain all Spanish ships of war till a satisfactory explanation should be given of the objects contemplated by the present armaments in the ports of Spain.
ERRATA IN OUR LAST. About the beginning of the 5th paragraph of the Rainbow, for "this evil can never exist," read "this evil can but partially exist."
LAST NIGHT'S MAIL. FIRE AT NEW-YORK. NEW-YORK December 19. Between two and three o'clock yesterday morning one of the most extensive and injurious fires that has happened in this city for several years broke out in the building no. 104 Front-street, occupied by Mr. Charles McCarthy as a retail grocery store, and extended round the whole block up Wall-street, along Water-street, from the old Coffee-house to Governor's Alley, crossing Front-street to the water, confining its progress not less than 40 dwelling-houses and stores, and merchandise to the amount (as is said) of more than one million of dollars.
Intelligence respecting the late fire wanted. Any person who can give correct information to what accident the late fire in Water-street &c. is to be attributed, is requested to communicate the same at the City Inspector's Office.
JOHN PINTARD, City Inspector. City Inspector's Office, City Hall, Dec. 18.
POSTSCRIPT. The ship Alonzo, captain Gibbs, arrived at this port last evening from London and furnishes the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with London Papers to the 23d of October, inclusive, and Lloyd's List to the 19th.
LONDON, October 23. Notwithstanding what has been said, an embargo may be considered as having actually taken place in Holland. The Alexandrina, and upwards of 20 other vessels, which had cleared out for Embden and other ports, are detained in the Texel, on suspicion of being really destined for this country.
October 28.—The solemnities relative to the Hereditary Imperial title of Austria are put off to the 8th of December.
Letters from Trieste and Venice agree in stating that the Adriatic swarms with French privateers, and that no English merchantman ventures to navigate that Gulph.
Cardinals Consalvi, Joseph Doria, Dugnani, Fesch, Caselli and Opiziosi, will accompany the Pope to Paris. The regency during his absence, which will probably be for two months, will be administered by Cardinals Antonelli, Braschi, and Anton Doria.
Two out of the four Mails which became due yesterday, from Hamburg, have been received. The intelligence which they bring, though partially anticipated by the last Dutch Papers, is still interesting, inasmuch as it furnishes us with more detailed accounts of what has passed on the Continent.
We are happy in the opportunity of publishing the important Note which was delivered by Mr. D'Oubril, the Russian Charge d'Affaires at Paris, on the 21st of last July, in which the dispute between the two Powers is much in plainified. The contested points are reduced to four, and they are so specifically stated as to call for specific and categorical answers. They are,
1. The evacuation of the kingdom of Naples, and an engagement to respect its neutrality, as well for the present as the future time. 2. The establishment of a basis for a final adjustment of the affairs of Italy. 3. An indemnification for the king of Sardinia. 4. And lastly, the evacuation of the North of Germany, and an engagement to respect its neutrality for the future.
Such were the points in discussion between Russia and France, not one of which, if we except the third, does not contain in itself the seeds and causes of long and inveterate hostility; that is, while the Emperor Alexander and his rival shall hold firm to their purpose.
The Provincial Counsellor, Von Meding, arrived at Hamburg, on the 7th instant, from Hanover. The object of his journey is to demand another loan, on account of the state of Hanover, of a million of French livres. A similar demand will afterwards be made at Lubec.
If a war should ensue between England and Spain, it will be an additional calamity for the city of Hamburg, which carries on an extensive commerce with Spain.
In the change of the form of the Batavian government, M. Schimmelpennick will be nominated President for life, and be invested with a power adequate to that high office; a College of Government, consisting of 5 members, will be subordinate to him.
Three hundred French and Batavian armed vessels, that were assembled at Ostend, have already got to Dunkirk under Vice-admiral Verhuel. The whole force will be collected at Boulogne, where the Emperor Napoleon is shortly expected, and great events are looked for from that quarter.
Our Government has received proposals from Holland for an exchange of prisoners. The ships of war sitting out at Cadiz are one of 112, one of 80, and one of 74 guns, which go to Ferrol as soon as they can be got ready.
The indefatigable and the Amphion have arrived at Plymouth with the remaining two of the Spanish frigates recently captured, viz. the Clara and the Medea, of 44 guns each.
Orders have been sent to Portsmouth and Plymouth to convey to the Bank the treasure found on board the Spanish ships there. Several Spanish vessels, outward-bound, have been also detained in our ports. Notwithstanding these circumstances, we retain our opinion that the finishing negotiation between the two countries will not necessarily terminate in a war; and we confidently assert that it will be at least three weeks before any thing will be decisively determined upon relative to this important subject.
On the night of the 7th ult. there was a tremendous storm at Archangel, which it is apprehended did much damage to the shipping. Bank Stock 157 1-2, 3 per cent consols 57 1-2. Consols 57 1-2.
The paper called "The Merchant," in the English language at Rotterdam, is suppressed by order of the French Government.
Richmond Theatre. To-Morrow Evening, December 26, will be presented, the Tragedy of GEORGE BARNWELL; Or, The London Merchant. End of the Play, a Comic Ballet Pantomime, called CHRISTMAS GAMBOLS; Or, WINTER'S AMUSEMENTS.
Sales at Auction. Will be sold on Wednesday the 2d January next at 12 o'clock, on the premises, at Public Auction: SIX VERY VALUABLE LOTS, known in Queen's plan of the Academy or Theatre, lot No. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, the situation of which is inferior to very few, if any lots in the city of Richmond. The plan may be seen at the office of the Messrs. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M c A. December 25.

MESSAGE
From the President of the United States, communicating a report of the surveyor of the public buildings, at the city of Washington, on the subject of the said buildings, and the application of the monies appropriated by them.
6th December, 1804.—Ordered to lie on the table.
To the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States.
A communicate for the information of Congress, a report of the surveyor of the public buildings at Washington, on the subject of those buildings, and the application of the monies appropriated for them.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Dec. 6th, 1804.
Accompanying a message from the President of the United States, received 6th December, 1804.
To the President of the U. S.
SIR,
In reporting to you on the manner, in which the work on the public buildings of the United States has been conducted during the year 1804, I cannot avoid expressing my regret, that a sensible portion of the appropriation by Congress has necessarily been expended in pulling down, or repairing what was done insufficiently, previously to the year 1805.
The application to the public money, to the separate objects of the President's house, and the capitol, including the alteration removal, re-reception or repair of the works, will be separately stated in the accounts of the superintendent of the city, to be rendered to the treasury. But as these accounts will not be closed, until the 1st of January 1805, he has furnished me with the following statement, up to the present day, of payments in the present year, out of the appropriation of 1804, & a balance of the appropriation of 1803, not expended in that year, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Amount. Includes CAPITOL (44,518 20), PRESIDENTS HOUSE (11,928 29), and a total of Dollars 57,665 72.
PRESIDENTS HOUSE.
It is well known that the President's house was inhabited before it was finished; and that it still remains in a state so far from completion, as to want many of those accomodations, which are thought indispensable in the dwelling of a private citizen. Of all the inconveniences attending the house, the greatest was the leakiness of the roof, which had indeed never been right. The rain water which entered the building in every part, had injured the furniture exceedingly, and ruined many of the ceilings. This important defect arose from two principal causes: the very injudicious manner in which the gutters and the troughs conveying the water to the cistern were constructed; and the badness of the flating.
The gutters are of lead. The sheets were folded together; the fall or current of the gutters was much too small: the openings in the roof through which the water passed into the troughs, were so contracted, as to be incapable of discharging the water of a moderate rain, consequently it overflowed, and found its way into the building: the troughs were of boards lined with lead, folded at the joints, and laid with very little current, and all the lead was of bad quality and badly cast. All and each of the causes mentioned leakage in the gutters and troughs. It requires very little theory or experience, to know that, wherever folder is used in leaden gutters, leakage is inevitable. In water cisterns and pipes, folder is necessary, and the joints made with it are found and permanent, the temperature of the water they contain not being subject to great variation. But in gutters and flats, alternately exposed to the scorching sun, and to severe frost, the use of folder is every where inadmissible, but peculiarly so in our climate. It is besides very expensive, and in no well contructed building, it is necessary. In the President's house five feet of additional current was easily procured, and by that means the new gutters were laid without folder, and with proper grovings and drips.
The first part of the season was so uncommonly wet, that no very early measures could be taken, to make a thorough repair of the roof. The attempts at temporary repair, made with a view to save the furniture and ceilings of the house, did not succeed, and tended only to prove the absolute necessity of a complete alteration of the whole system of guttering, and of providing new lead for the whole building. Such a general repair is always troublesome and difficult, and was much more expensive than it would have been to have executed the work right at first. It is now finished and the roof is free from leaks. It will, I have no doubt, remain so.
The second cause of leakage was the flating. The quality of the flates was bad: but their size, especially towards the ridge, was more injurious than their bad quality. The upper courses, for a considerable distance down the roof, did not show more than from two to two and an half inches in width; and a large majority of these flates, were only from one and an half to three inches in breadth. Slated roofs are always difficult to repair; but such a roof could not be repaired at all: and there were also other reasons, which rendered it necessary, at all events, to remove so heavy a covering as flate.
I am uninformed why the particular mode of construction, which renders this roof so heavy and so high, was adopted. If strength was proposed, capable, of bearing a covering of slate laid in mortar, it has not been attained, for the framing has every where given way, and at the eastern end of the house, where there are no internal walls, it has failed so much, as to force out both the front and the back walls very considerably. It appeared therefore necessary, in the first place, to secure the timbers, as well as the walls, by strong ties of iron; which being fixed, both are now perfectly safe. In the next place, it became highly proper to take off the load of slate and mortar, even had they not leaked, for they seem to have been the principal cause of failure of the framing. In the covering which was to supply the place of the slate lightness was the principal requisite; but safety from fire, and economy were also necessary considerations. Shingles and tiles were therefore out of the question, as well as lead,
and the choice was confined to copper, tin, and painted sheet iron. Of these, sheet iron was by far the cheapest, and with a little attention to its painting, quite as permanent, as the two former. 100 feet superficial of flating in mortar, weighs about 15 cwt.—of sheet iron, exactly 14 1/2 lb. So that the building—the roof containing 12,600 superficial feet—could be relieved of a weight of about 82 tons. These reasons induced the adoption of a sheet iron roof, which has accordingly been put on.
The repair, or rather the total renewal of the roof of the President's house, forms the principal part of the expence of this building for the season. It has however been further requisite, to make a new drain from the house, of such dimensions and construction, as to prevent it from being filled up as before, and the building from being flooded from the circumjacent grounds. The cost of this improvement, and the finishing of one of the chamber apartments in the second floor, bears a small proportion to the former sum.
2. THE CAPITOL.
In my former reports to you, I stated the propriety of reconsidering the plan of the south wing of the capitol; and on the reasons given in that report, and in a letter to the chairman of the committee of the house of representatives, appointed to enquire into the subject, the plan which has been the ground work of all that has been done during the season was approved and adopted.
By the arrangements of this new design, the house of representatives will sit on the principal story of the building, the whole of the ground floor, being appropriated to the offices of the house; a situation the most contiguous which could be obtained, and far preferable, for offices, to the north wing or the attic story.
Various causes have conspired to prevent our carrying up, this season, as large a mass of building as was expected. The first and principal of these have been, the time, labour, and expence of pulling down to the very foundation, all that had been formerly erected. Bad as the workmanship appeared before the walls were taken down, the measure of removing them entirely was still more justified, by the state in which they were found to be on their demolition. Even the materials with the exception of the bricks, were not of any important value to the new work. The stone was fit only to be used as common rubble, and most of the timber was in a state of decay from the exclusion of air.
Another cause of delay in preparation, and an important one, was the late period at which the appropriation was made. The extreme wetness of the beginning of the season, and the floods which filled up some of the quarries, and retarded the working of others, afterwards operated much against the progress of the building, and threw great difficulties in our way. After the work had begun, we were again interrupted by the sickness which prevailed, and which at one time, threatened, by depriving us of many of our best workmen, to put a stop to the work.
Under all these inconveniencies, and others arising from the nature of the building itself, the work has been carried on. The best mode of proceeding would undoubtedly have been, to have carried up the interior with the exterior walls. But the former building stood within the area of the wing. Had the external walls been suffered to remain on the level at which the work was closed at the end of the year 1803, till the inner building could be removed, and the internal wall carried up, little progress could have been made in the former, during the present season, and the stone-cutters would have been idle. It was therefore thought best, to carry up all the external walls by themselves, thereby forwarding the more slow progress of the ornamental work in free-stone, and to construct them in such a manner, as to prepare for good bond with the interior work, and for the support of the vaults the pressure of which they will be required to resist. Thus has the work been raised to the level of the fells of the attic windows externally, and by far the most tedious and expensive part of the work in free-stone has been completed, excepting the cornice, and the capitals of the pilasters. Of the cornice a large portion is also wrought, and of the 30 capitals 16 are finished.
Of the interior parts of the building, all the foundations are laid, and brought up to the floor of the cellar story on the north side, and although they do not appear to view, the work done in them is very considerable. The whole fourth half of the cellar story is vaulted, and ready to receive the walls of the basement or office story.
Preparations to a very great extent have already been made in order to proceed vigorously with the building, as soon as the will of the national legislature shall be known to that effect, and the season will permit. All the free-stone for the external walls, entablature, and balustrade is provided, and the greater part of it on the spot. For the internal colonnade, all of the stone is ordered, most of it is quarried, and much of it is already brought to the building. Early in the season the public quarry on the island in Acquia creek was opened, and much useful stone quarried; and it would have been much to the advantage of the public, had the extent of the appropriation permitted us to have prosecuted this work. But it was found, that to clear out the rubbish of former workings, and to provide for the conveyance of the stone to the water side, although ultimately a measure of economy, would have made too large a deduction from the funds required to carry on the building itself, and contracts for stone with individuals were therefore preferred.
In the arrangements for erecting so large an edifice as the south wing of the capitol, and for pulling down or repairing extensive works of former construction, it was not easy, perhaps it was impossible, to proportion all the various contracts and engagements for labor and materials to the funds appropriated to their ultimate liquidation, as to keep within their limits, and at the same time to make exertions equal to the public expectation arising out of their extent.
In the present instance, the contracts which are made, and which are in the progress of their completion, will exceed in amount, what remains of the appropriation of last year. I must however at the same time observe, that the stock of materials wrought and unwrought, which are now actually at the building, exceeds greatly this deficiency. Should the legislature, on view of the solid, permanent and incombustible manner in which the work has been executed, and on consideration of the evidences of fidelity to their duty, which those engaged in the labour of the work have every where exhibited, think proper to proceed with the completion of the building, or their house, it would very much contribute to the early occupation by the House of Representatives, if an appropriation exceeding 50,000 dollars were made for the next season. Such an appropriation, while it would give larger limits to the exertions which might be made, would by no means disturb that system of economy which has hitherto been pursued, but would rather conduce to the more advantageous and provident purchase of all our materials. And it is especially to be
considered, that too early and extensive provision cannot be made, for those parts of the work, which must necessarily be of wood. The time is now at hand, at which further delay would be injurious and expensive, and should the sum necessary for this provision, added to the arrears which are or will become due, on outstanding contracts, be defrayed out of a future appropriation, of only 50,000 dollars; the progress of the solid parts of the building, will be materially injured, and must to a certain extent be put off to another season beyond the next.
In my letter of the 28th February, 1804, to the chairman of the committee of the House of Representatives, to whom the subject of the public buildings was referred, I presumed, that three annual appropriations of 50,000 dollars each, would be sufficient to finish the south wing of the capitol. This estimate was given under statement of the extreme difficulty of estimating a work of this kind. One of the appropriations of 50,000 dollars has been granted, but from the detail of the statements I herein submit to you, it will appear, that the whole of it could not possibly be made applicable to the actual progress of the work on the capitol.
Having thus endeavoured correctly and minutely to report the progress of the work on the public buildings, during the past season, I now most respectfully submit to you all the views of the past, and for the future, which the facts suggest.
B. HENRY LATROBE,
Surveyor of the public buildings of the U. States, at Washington.
LANDS FOR SALE.
In the Geneesee Country, State of New York.
THE Subscriber having charge of part of the Valuable LANDS in the Geneesee country, lately under the agency of Charles Williamson, esq, now offers them for sale on moderate terms either to actual settlers, or to those who declining to settle on the lands themselves, are desirous of investing their monies for the future benefit of their families. The titles of these lands are indisputable.
For terms apply to Mr. John Hellep, at the proprietor's land office at Geneva, in the county of Ontario, in the state of New York, or to Mr. Saml. S. Haight at Bath, in the county of Steuben; or to Mr. Frederick Fanning, at Preston, in the state of Connecticut—or to
ROBERT TROUP.
New York, June 5, 1804. eWom
DOCTOR WILSON
received yesterday a supply of Peruvian Bark, Castor Oil and Talap, all of the best quality. He also has Calomel, Rheubarb, Senna, Mannas, Rockelle and Glauber Salts, Tartar Emetic, Ipecacuanha, Opium, Elastic and Silver Catechets, Elixir and common Bougies, &c. &c. &c. He desires to keep a supply of the best Medicines that can be procured, and flatters himself that his acquaintance with Medicines, will entitle him to a share of public patronage. Persons of needy circumstances by paying the retail prices of his Medicines, will be preferred for gratis. October 31. eWf
BY SUBSCRIPTION.
Forty Subscribers at 10 dollars each.—Terms made known and subscriptions received by Ritchie & Worley—for
TUNSTALL'S
PATENT THRESHING MACHINE.
THE advantages to be gained by farmers, by applying some effectual parts to Threshing Machines, which have greater velocity, adequate strength, and greater cheapness than hitherto, and applicable to any machinery, are universally allowed to be very great. WILLIAM TUNSTALL has obtained a Patent for such improvements; and wishes to benefit the public on the most reasonable terms. Distressed individuals may be now accommodated with Machines and patent rights, by applying in person or by letter (post paid) to the patentee, William Tunstall, at the Swan Tavern, Richmond. These Machines will hull Clover and thresh Rice Buck Wheat &c. preferred free from grit.—Counterfeits will be dealt with as the law directs. July 18. eW—tf
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, October 6th, 1804—
Between James Anderson, and Philip Thurman, merchants and partners, under the firm of James Anderson and Co. Plaintiffs.
And Bernard Markham, and Francis Offborne, executors of George Markham, deceased. Defendants.
THE defendant, Bernard Markham, upon whom an attachment for his contempt in not answering the bill of the plaintiff hath been returned executed, still failing to answer the same, the court this 6th day of October, in the year 1804, upon the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, doth take their bill for confessed, as to that defendant, and will proceed at a future day to decree the matter thereof, unless the said defendant, on or before the tenth day of the term next after he shall have been served with a copy of this order, shew cause to the contrary. A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. November 8. W2m
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond, September 28th, 1804—
Between Charles Yancey, and William Lipscomb, David Bullock, executor of John Bullock, Nelson Crawford, William Crawford, John Crawford and Charles Crawford, executor of David Crawford, and Robert Kimbrough. Defendants.
THE defendants, William Lipscomb and Robert Kimbrough, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is Ordered—That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. Nov. 7. W2m
LOW FOR CASH, OR ON SHORT CREDIT,
Direct from Pennington's Manufactory, Philadelphia:
LOAF SUGAR,
Of an excellent quality, either by the hogshead, barrel, or single loaf. The supply will be regular and large.
ALSO—BAR IRON, by the ton or single bar: IRON CASTINGS of various kinds, by the ton or single piece, among which are a few tons of 50 and 60 lbs. weights.
MICAJAH DAVIS.
4th of 7th mo. 1804. [eWom]
BILLS OF LADING, SHERIFFS' BLANKS, BLANK BONDS, &c. &c. FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Fall and Fall ionable Goods.
ROBERT JOHNSTON is now opening a general and well selected Assortment of FALL and FASHIONABLE GOODS, which he will sell on moderate terms for Cash, Produce, or at a short credit, by Wholesale or Retail;
AMONG WHICH ARE:
Superfine & coarse cloths Russia and Irish sheetings
Calimerees & coatings German Osnaburgs and
Manchees and patent Ticklenburgs
coris Chatees, Calicoes and Cambricks
Swandowns & flannels India Luteerlings and Satins
Rice, point & duffel blankets
Boys Morocco caps Ironmongery & Cutlery
Ladies shoes & slippers Gun Powder and Patent
Steel backboards and colars Shot
Oil cloths & oil stones Looking Glasses & Thermometers
Irish linens and brown Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. &c.
Hollands
Nov. 7. This
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber, on Tuesday the 27th September, a very likely negro man by the name of TOM, sometimes he calls himself Tom Smith, and at other times Smith—he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, he generally wears a brown broadcloth coat, a swandown waistcoat, brown corduroy pantaloons, and shirt ruffed at the bottom, though he may change his dress, as he has a variety of cloths He is a black, slick, likely, well made fellow, with a very good set of white teeth, and as well as I remember, has a small scar on one side of his face, looks like it was the broke of a whip; he is a proud, artful, cunning fellow, and has a very smooth dissembling tongue. Any person that will bring him home to me, living in Essex county, shall receive Ten Dollars reward, if taken out of the county, and if taken in the county, Six. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forbidden from harbouring or carrying the said negro away. W. GATEWOOD. (eTh3t) Essex, Nov. 30, 1804.
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond, the tenth day of September, 1804—
Between ARCHIBALD HUTCHESON, Plaintiff.
And TIMOTHY CHANDLER, and THOMAS DEAR, Defendants.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is Ordered—That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C. Nov. 7. W2m
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WILL be paid to any person who will deliver to the subscriber in this city, a runaway Negro Boy, named CLAIBORNE, about 17 years of age. He has a long and smiling countenance, small legs, is round shouldered, his colour is between black and Mulatto. He has been always employed as a house servant, and does not understand any other kind of business. He had a great variety of wearing apparel, all of excellent quality, much better than is usually given to servants. There is great reason to believe that he has been decoyed or inveigled away by the master of a northern trading vessel, and it is probable he will endeavour to go to Norfolk or Hampton for the purpose of getting on board; and as he is well acquainted on the stage road, and has very good address, he will probably pass for a free man, THOMAS GILLIAT. December 19th. eW
NOTICE.
To be sold to the highest bidder, on the fourth Wednesday in December next, at Hanover Court-House.
THE East section of the subscriber now resides, containing between three and four hundred acres, of valuable farming land. This situation combines as many natural advantages, as most in the country. It is believed to be equal to any in the country; its neighbourhood is pleasant and agreeable, and navigation almost at the door. It is peculiarly adapted to a professional gentleman; being within twenty miles of the city of Richmond, six of the courthouse, two of Hanover town, six of New-Castle; and four of an excellent manufacturing mill. On this farm is a very spacious dwelling house (somewhat out of repair,) but in tolerable good condition for the reception of a large and genteel family; a new kitchen almost finished, a large barn in very good repair, and a most excellent apple orchard, with a variety of other fine fruit. The terms of sale will be, one third of the purchase money paid on the day of sale; one third, on that day twelve months; and the other third in six months, from the period at which the second payment becomes due. The bonds to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid; and a deed of trust on the land, to secure the payments of the two last instalments. Any person who may wish to view the farm, will apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Messrs. Langy Jones, John Anderson, or Edward Handley, who reside near the premises. BATHURST JONES. Hanover County, Nov. 14. (ids.)
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND,
MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fashion, equal in point of MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP to any in general use. Imported Boots and Shoes, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale. Gentlemen at a distance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the spot. A—the length of the Boot. B—round the Calf. C—the pitch of the ditty. D—round the heel and instep. E—round the middle. G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the different measures. June 30. ep6m
THOMAS COURTNEY—TAYLOR:
VERY respectfully begs permission to acquaint the public, that he still continues to occupy the house on the Main-street opposite the Bank, and immediately above Mr. Davis's Printing-Office. He tenders his most grateful acknowledgments to those gentlemen who have been so obliging as to favor him with their custom; and assures them and the public generally, that no exertion shall be wanting to ensure a continuance of patronage. Two or three good workmen would meet with employment by applying as above; and a couple of active lads are wanting as apprentices. Dec. 1. ept
T. SULLY,
Portrait and Miniature Painter. SPECIMENS of his work may be seen at his rooms above Dunlop & Turner's Grocery, Main-Street, Richmond. December 4. (eWf)
NOTICE.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond, Dec. 12, 1804.
A GENERAL meeting of the Stock-holders will be held at the Bank-House, on the first Monday in January next, for the purpose of electing directors for Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg; and for other purposes relative to the affairs of the corporation. In order that a list of the stock-holders may be exhibited, those persons who have not sent in the receipts granted by the commissioners for receiving subscriptions, are requested to transmit them by the day above mentioned, together with the cashier's receipts for the second instalment, when new scrip will be issued, in lieu thereof, by the president. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashr.
Insurance against Fire.
Phoenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of thirty last years, in different parts of Europe and America, more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia, render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance. The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the expense of the continued correspondence upon the buildings and fires in the timber towns, no reliance can be placed on such risks as can be made at present—but the Directors hope from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honor with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit, and good faith of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods and ships, whilst in dock or in harbor, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. Nov. 3. ep16t.
STORE OF
Ironmongery, Jewellery &c.
By FRANCIS FOLLET (from New-York) between Messrs. Bohn & Hubner's and Mr. Charles Spencer's, Main-street, Richmond, where he offers for sale an assortment of
GOLD, Gilt, Silver, Plated, Japan'd and Cutlery ware; Gold and Silver Watches, Water materials, Ladies & Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, Gloue Ties, Elastic Garters and Girdles; Coral, Wax and Glass Beads, Ivory, Bone and Wood Clock Men, Backgammon Tables, Battle, Doors and Saddle Clocks; Flutes, Fife, Guns, Gun Locks, Pistols, Swords, Sword Belts, Sword Knots, Epaulets, Military Feathers, Sportsmen's Bags and Knives, and common and agate Flint; Whips, Canes, Umbrellas, Boot Jacks, Spurs, Razors, Horns and Straps; Shaving Boxes and Brushes; Cutting Soap; Pometum; Tooth Powder and Essences; Gentlemen's Mahogany dressing Cases and travelling Boxes; Reamer's Colours, for drawing and painting of different sizes; hair, lead and slate Pencils; Slates; Ink Pots, Pens, Quills, Paper Folders, Counting House Seals; Ink Stands; Ivory, bone and tortoise Shell Combs; Ladies' ornamental tortoise Shell Dress Combs; Sleeve Buttons, Jew's Harps; Fife Hooks; Pins and Needles; elastic and common Knitting Needles; Tambour Needles and Cases; Tomtines; Spectacles and Cases; Surveyors' Compasses and Chains, and mathematical Instruments, in cases; Packet Compass Dials; Glass Globe Lamps for balls; elegant brass And-Irons, and Shovels, Tongs and Pickers; Coal Scoups; Bellows; Smoothing Irons; Grid Irons; Copper and Iron Chafing Dishes; Soft and hard Waffle Irons; Puff and Box Coffee Mills; Iron and brass Candlesticks; Key Rings; Cork Screws; Clock Pins; floor, hearth, Scrubbing, white-wash, Death, tooth and face Brushes; Britannia metal table and tea Spoons; Britannia metal Tea Pots; Frying Pans; Pots and Kettles; Fire Grates; Mill Saws; Hand and Panel Saws; Turkey Oil Stones; Gimblets; Locksmiths Tools; Brick Trowels; Saws and Spades; Hoes; Hinges; Screws; Nails; Tanks—with a great variety of similar Articles, too tedious to enumerate.
ALSO, FOR SALE,
Kid, Morocco and Leather Slippers; Men's fine and coarse Shoes and Bootes; Hair and Leather Trunks; Fancy and Windsor Chairs; Earthen Ware, in crates, assorted; Spanish Fiolant Indigo; Patent Blue; Powder and Shot. December 4. [epf]
CHOICE LANDS—FOR SALE.
A DIVISION of the famous Saura Town Lands having taken place between the heirs of James Park Farley, Esq, dec'd and Col. John S. Farley and his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Morison, the subscribers, Robert Taylor of Norfolk, and Charles Duncan at Roanoke, near Petersburg, are fully empowered by the said Col. Farley and Mrs. Morison, to dispose of their proportion, containing 12,832 acres, which are surveyed and laid off in eight lots, containing from 500 to 2300 acres, agreeable to plots in the possession of the said Duncan. The four largest lots are of excellent quality, each containing a considerable proportion of the richest low grounds, which produce tobacco of the very first quality, as has been experienced by one of the subscribers, who shipped it for a number of years. Those lands lie on Dan and Smith's rivers, in Rockingham county, on the borders of North Carolina, about 170 miles from Petersburg and Richmond. As there are seldom such lands for sale, they must be an object to those who want to purchase such as will produce fine tobacco, hemp and small grain. One third of the price must be paid in ready money, one third in twelve months, and the other third in two years, the purchaser giving bond with unexceptionable security bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those who wish to purchase will be shown the lands by Doctor John C. Cox, living at Lockville, near Rockingham Court-House, and the terms made known by ROBERT TAYLOR, or CHARLES DUNCAN. ept Petersburg, Nov. 24.
FARMINGDALE NURSERY.
THE SUBSCRIBER has FOR SALE, for the present season, at his Nursery, adjoining the Borough of Norfolk, 10000 WORKED FRUIT TREES; Goosewing of Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Nectarines, &c. &c. selected from all parts of this state, from the Nurseries to the Northward, and from England. He flatters himself that those who want to purchase will be satisfied with the goodness of the fruit trees being near one hundred sorts. He has also for sale a quantity of Lombardy and Balsam Poplars, Pride of China, &c. with a large assortment of Tulip Roots, imported three years ago from London, and are beautifully variegated, of all colours. BAYLOR HILL. December 15. (epf Wm. T.)
FOR SALE—at Rocketts.
THE LOT, and two story BRICK HOUSE, containing three tenements, which the subscriber purchased at the sale of George Nicholson, deceased. The lot is well situated for a warehouse, and the brick building for a bake-house, lumber-house, or Tobacco Factory. JOHN ELLIS. November 14.