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TO BE SOLD , at public auction, for cash, in the town of Charlottesville, on the premises, on the 18th day of September next, by virtue of deed of trust to us executed by Bartlett Deadman, for the purpose of discharging a debt due from the said Deadman, to William D. Hunt, as specified in said deed of trust, part of a LOT, designated in the plan of said town by the number 53, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the debt aforesaid, and charges attending said sale.
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PURSUANT to a deed of trust, bearing date on the first of June, 1805, and duly recorded in Henrico county court, from Nathaniel Childers, late of the said county, to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a debt due from said Childers to Edward Calin; will be offered for sale, on Tuesday the 26th day of next month, (August) the following negroes to wit, Billy Phee, Sally, Sam and Maria; also three BEDS and FURNITURE, together with all the house hold and kitchen FURNITURE of every description, belonging to the said Childers. The foregoing property will be sold at A. Meany's tavern in Shed town, for ready money, to satisfy a balance of said debt from said Childers to said Calin, and the expenses of the said trust, and the surplus proceeding from said sale, to be paid to said Childers.
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United States, vs. Col. Smith—On Monday the 14th inst. the district court for the district of New-York was held pursuant to adjournment; present judges Patterson and Talmadge. Judge Patterson having delivered an excellent charge to the grand jury, the court proceeded to the trial of the defendant.
counsel for the prosecution. Mr. Sanford, district attorney.
Mr. Pierpont Edwards.
For the defendant,
Mr. Harrison.
Mr. Hoffman.
Mr. Emmet.
Mr. Colden.
Mr. W. Morton.
After the jurors were called, but before they were sworn in to try the defendant, a list of the witnesses was read, on which were the names of James Madison, secretary of state, H. Dearborn, secretary of war, G. Grainger, post master general, Jacob Wagner, chief clerk in the department of state, William Thornton, an officer in one of the departments of government, George Clinton jun. a member of the House of Representatives, and S. R. Bradley, of the Senate of the United States. All these witnesses were absent.
The district attorney, Mr. Sanford, moved the court to proceed to the trial of the defendant.
Mr. Colden for the defendant, rose and stated that the absent witnesses named, had been regularly subpoenaed, that an officer had in person subpoenaed Mr. Madison, and tendered him a reasonable compensation, to wit, 20 dollars, and that on Mr. Madison's intimating that it would be inconvenient to attend the court at New-York in person, the officer enquired whether he objected to the "quality or quantity" of the sum tendered, on which Mr. Madison remarked that it was unnecessary to add any thing on the subject.
Mr. Colden, applied to the court for compulsory process against Mr. Madison, who according to the defendant's affidavit on the file of the court, was, he said, a material witness; and in support of his application, he read article eight of the amendments to the constitution, and the several sections of the acts of congress in relation to it. The attachment was this day asked for, against Mr. Madison only, Mr. Colden dispensing in his argument with the attendance of all the other absent witnesses but Mr. G. Clinton, jun. & Mr. Bradley, who he said were expected the following day.
The district attorney, Mr. Pierpont Edwards, replied that the motion to bring on the trial was first in order, and that after that was disposed of they would meet the motion for an attachment. If the object of the counsel for the defendant was to put off the trial, they should avow it; the questions were distinct and should not be mixed. If Mr. Madison had been guilty of a contempt, for on that alone could an attachment be granted, the attachment might be issued, and the trial go on.
Judge Patterson observed that he had received a letter from Mr. Madison, Mr. Dearborn, and Mr. Smith, which he read & of which the following is an exact copy. "To the honorable the judges of the circuit court for the district of New York."
"We have been summoned to appear, on the 14th day of this month, before a special circuit court of the United States for the district of New York, to testify on the part of William S. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden, severally, in certain issues of traverse between the United States and the said William S. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden—Sensible of all the attention due to the writs of subpoena issued in these cases, it is with regret we have to state to the court that the President of the United States, taking into view the state of our public affairs, has especially signified to us that our official duties cannot, consistently therewith, be at this juncture dispensed with. The court, we trust, will be pleased to accept this as a satisfactory explanation of our failure to our explanation of our failure to give the personal attendance required. And as it must be uncertain whether, at any subsequent period, the absence of heads of departments, at such a distance from the scene of their official duties, may not equally happen to interfere with them, we respectfully submit whether the object of the parties in this case may not be reconciled with public considerations by a commission issued, with the consent of their counsel and that of the district attorney of the United States, for the purpose of taking in that mode our respective testimonies."
"We have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your most obt. servants, JAMES MADISON. H. DEARBORN. R. SMITH"
City to Washington, 8th of July, 1806.
Judge Patterson said, that from the affidavit of the defendant, it did not appear to him that the testimony of Mr. Madison was material. The crime of the defendant, said the judge, if he be guilty of a crime, was committed in the city of New York, when Mr. Madison was at Washington. When special matter is presented, we will consider it. The jurors were discharged until to-morrow.
A desultory conversation ensued as to the precedence of the two motions for the morrow. Judge Patterson said he would not defer the counsel by forms. Adjourned to Tuesday morning at 10.
Tuesday morning. The defendant's counsel produced a special affidavit. It had however, in our opinion, but a remote, if any relation to the decision of the court the preceding day, namely, that the offence of the defendant, if any, being committed in the city of New York when Mr. Madison was at Washington, this gentleman could not be considered by the court as a material witness, unless it were shown, by special matter, that, in plain language, he had heard what he did not hear, and had seen what he did not see. Under the circumstance of absence from the place where the act was committed in, required, indeed, special matter to prove that Mr. Madison's testimony was at all material.
The special affidavit, which was read by Mr. Colden, set forth that the defendant hoped and expected to prove by the testimony of Mr. Madison, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wagner, and Mr. Thornton, that if the defendant had embarked in the expedition of the Leander, that expedition was begun, prepared, and set on foot with the knowledge and approbation of the president and the secretary of state. This was the specialty of the affidavit. Attachments were now prayed for, not against Mr. Madison alone, as yesterday, but against the four gentlemen named.
Mr. Colden followed up the reading of the affidavit with a speech of considerable length and zeal, and embracing a variety of points and precedents, but it appeared to me to be a recession from the question before the court. There is an obvious and wide distinction between whether any man, in the United States be above the law? which was not made a point, or whether, which was the true and only point, Mr. Madison be a material witness? Leaving the latter ground almost untouched, Mr. Colden treated the question on the former and adduced British precedents to show that high official characters in that country had under circumstances analogous to those of Mr. Madison, appeared in courts as witnesses. There was indeed, he said, a decision of the supreme court of the United States against him. He alluded to the cause of the United States vs. Thomas Cooper, of Philadelphia, in which the noted Judge Chase imperiously decided, on a very special affidavit of Mr. Cooper, that the then president, Mr. Adams, could not be compelled to come into court as a witness. He spoke in terms of mild reprehension of this decision. He could not wish the court to apply Chase's rule in the case of Cooper to that of his client.
Mr. Colden was followed by Mr. Hoffman on the same side.
The foundation of Mr. Hoffman's argument was laid in possibilities; not in what is but what may be. If, he said, he could show a possible case in which the testimony of Mr. Madison could be material, the court would not withhold the attachment. The testimony of Mr. Madison, he said, might be, although he did not affirm that it was material; but in his conscience he believed it to be so. In viewing the subject in all its relations, it would be proper, he said, to take into consideration the posture of our affairs when the expedition was undertaken and carried on. In his message to congress, the president, the highest official character in our country, and who ought to be respected, stated that acts of hostility had been committed by Spain on citizens of the United States within our own territory, and that he had ordered our armed force to repel these attacks if repeated in future. Speaking of the functions of the executive, the right of declaring war, he said, was vested exclusively in congress, but could not the United States, he asked, be at war with a foreign power without a declaration of it by congress? Congress declared offensive war, but when hostilities, such as those mentioned in the president's message, were commenced against us; without such declaration by congress we were de facto at war; defensive war, and the president was bound to resist the aggressions. We were then at war, according to Mr. Hoffman, who very adroitly converted the president's presumed knowledge and approbation of the Leander enterprise not indeed into a full but a sort of half way authority for the defendant's embarking in it. The Spanish aggression on our citizens and territory was in the South; suppose, said Mr.
Hoffman, it had been in this city; besides repelling it, the president might have commenced offensive operations, and have ordered a force to any other quarter, say the Carraccas, by way of inflicting farther punishment on the aggressors. Mr. Hoffman thought of Hannibal at Rome, and Scipio at Carthage. As a politician he would not credit the president for so much military knowledge, skill and intrepidity.
Our territory was then invaded, and our rights infringed, and without a declaration of war by congress, it was the duty of the president, said Mr. Hoffman, to chastise the invaders; such was our situation. Let us now glance at the case of the defendant. It is notorious, said Mr. Hoffman, that congress was debating with closed doors, and, if debating in unison with the feelings of America, upon a declaration of war. If war was to be declared, & as the doors of congress were closed no one could tell but it was, it was the business of the executive to anticipate and provide for it. At this juncture the enterprise of the Leander was planned, and Miranda consulted Mr. Madison respecting it—Mr. Madison then knew of it and approved of it, and so, said Mr. Hoffman, did the president. From these premises Mr. Hoffman concluded that the testimony of Mr. Madison was material, for that in fact a knowledge and approbation of the enterprise, by the president, was authority to the defendant to engage in it. Every one will see how fallacious this hypothetical reasoning is when applied to the case of his client. It was presuming upon a state of things that did not exist, & upon authority given by the president which neither was nor could be given, but which if the state of things had existed, and the authority could be and had been given, would have justified the defendant; nay he would not, under these circumstances, have been brought to the bar of his country to answer for an act calculated to embroil it with foreign power.
The district attorney read an affidavit of his own, stating that the offence with which the defendant stood charged, was committed in this city, and that the witnesses, against whom attachments were prayed, resided and were at Washington at the time.
The district attorney then replied to the arguments of the defendant's counsel at great length. He contended that the testimony of the witnesses was not material in justification, and therefore, not essential to the jury in forming its judgment. For allowing as argument all that had been said of the president's knowledge and approbation of the enterprise, which is but assertion, still that knowledge and approbation did not amount to authority or direction to the defendant to do an unlawful act. Congress had not declared offensive, nor had the president authorised or directed defensive war. As the government of the United States was at peace, none of its citizens had a right to be at war with Spain.
The arguments of the district attorney were enforced and illustrated by Mr. Edwards, who began his speech at one, and closed at half after two in the afternoon, when the court adjourned to Wednesday morning at 10.
Wednesday morning.—Mr. Edwards was heard in continuation, and was succeeded by Mr. Emmet for the defendant.
Mr. Emmet commenced an elaborate and learned speech of two hours. He regretted that the action had been commenced, and wished it were in his power to efface it from the records of the court and the remembrance of the country. He thought the defendant "more sinned against than sinning." He had no doubt of convincing the court that his client had not offended against the laws, and, on the other hand, that the great and illustrious man who presides over our national affairs had, in approving the expedition, given additional evidence of the excellence of his character, and the correctness of his views. Neither, according to Mr. Emmet, had done wrong.
Mr. Emmet maintained, with earnestness, that the testimony of the witnesses was material; first, in justification, or, secondly, in mitigation of punishment, and therefore that compulsory process ought to issue before the defendant be put to trial.
In respect to compulsory process in England, on which the counsel for the prosecution had descended at large, it was issued at the discretion and to maintain the dignity of the courts, and not the rights of the subject; there, it was not a right, which could be claimed, but a privilege, which might be granted. He traced the doctrine of attachments in England to the reign of Elizabeth.
But, in the United States, compulsory process was put on a different footing. Here, said Mr. Emmet, it was the right of the party accused; a right guaranteed
to him by the constitution, and which the court cannot withhold. He read article 8 of the amendments to the constitution, which says that "in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses." This fundamental act was the paramount law, in which the right was secured to every citizen. Process must be issued: the accused takes it, as he takes that which belongs to him. He wanted process, call it by whatever name, which would compel the witnesses into court. Any other could not be called compulsory.
There is no arguing either with credit or success against a constitutional provision. The constitution undoubtedly guarantees to the accused compulsory process for obtaining witnesses. But had not compulsory process, such as is known to the laws been issued by the court, & an apology tendered for failing to obey its injunctions, entirely satisfactory, all things considered? Mr. Emmet scouted the idea of attachments on the principles of British jurisprudence, which he deemed to be at war with the part of the constitution which he had cited. When, however, he was asked by the presiding judge, whether in obedience to the constitution, congress had by statute provided a specific remedy, he answered that in his reading he had not met with any.—Failing then to bring the witnesses in by subpoena, to what process could the court resort, if attachments, issued on the principles of the common law were to be excluded? Mr. Emmet, did not designate any. Perhaps there is none known to the laws. Our statutes, as conceded by Mr. Emmet, are silent on the subject. The constitution, which recognizes the principle for which he contended, exists, but the laws have made no provision for carrying it into effect.
With regard to the materiality of the witnesses, which, as the defendant's counsel wished to put off the trial was the main point Mr. Emmet, with amplifications, repeated the arguments of Mr. Hoffman—Spain had commenced hostilities against us, and although congress had not declared war, yet by the law of nations we were at war, though technically at peace. He presumed on a state of things that did not exist, and argued as if they did. His conclusion was therefore unsupported by facts. Mr. Emmet was followed by Mr. Harrison on the same side, who travelled over the same ground. Mr. Harrison spoke about two hours, and closed the argument. The court adjourned to Thursday morning at 10.
Thursday morning Judge Patterson delivered the opinion of the court in writing. The opinion, which was given at great length, was perspicuous. Having assigned the reasons at large, he concluded with stating it as the unanimous opinion of the court that, in justification, the testimony of the witnesses was not material. The laws were inflexible. The President had not a dispensing power, and therefore even a direction from him to the defendant to engage in the expedition, could not justify the act. It was not material in mitigation, for testimony in mitigation was not for the jury. The trial therefore must go on.
With regard to compulsory process, the court, he said, differed in opinion; one of the judges being against, and the other for it; at least for a rule to shew cause why the witnesses did not appear.
Having delivered the opinion of the court, Judge Patterson retired, seemingly exhausted. He was much indisposed when the court was opened, and perhaps more when he retired from it. Judge Talmadge was now alone. As the trial was to go on, the counsel for the defendant asked leave for a few moment's consultation. It was granted and they retired. In about ten minutes they returned—when Mr. Morton moved the court to put off the trial to the next regular term. The motion was made on an affidavit of the defendant setting forth, that Jonathan S. Smith and Thomas (capt.) Lewis, both on board the Leander, were material witnesses, and were expected here by September. The judge decided against the motion on the ground, that if they were material witnesses, it should have been so stated in the first affidavit by which the trial was originally put off. There would be no end to these motions if yielded to. At the request of the defendant's counsel, the court adjourned to Friday morning.
Yesterday the trial was commenced, but we shall say nothing upon it until it is over. A detailed statement of it will then be given in this paper.
* A subpoena was also issued for the secretary of the treasury, but it is understood that it was not served on account of his absence from Washington.
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Observations on the speech of the hon. John Randolph, Representative for the state of Virginia, in the general Congress of America, on a motion for the non importation of British merchandise pending the present dispute between Great Britain and America. By the author of War in disguise.
(London, printed.) New-York: re-printed for E. Sargent, Wall-street, opposite the bank of the United States. 1806.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The author of the observations offers as an apology for defects in its style and its inadequacy to its very important subject, the extreme haste in which it has been composed, through an apprehension that the great question discussed in it, is on the point of decision by his majesty's ministers. The speech of Mr. Randolph arrived from America on the 30th of last month, and this morning, the last page of the observations has gone to press.
May 2, 1806.
OBSERVATIONS, &c.
Six months had elapsed since the pamphlet called "War in Disguise" was first given to the public, without any opponent having entered the lists, to dispute before British Judges, either the justice or the policy of its views.
The editor of the Parisian Argus indeed, who degrades the English language by prostituting it to the service of a tyrant, had favored that work by an early and honorable censure; but at home, it had been noticed with uniform assent to the truth and importance of those practical conclusions to which the author had reasoned; and in neutral countries it had been encountered only by such vague clamors as scarcely admitted of, much less deserved a reply.
I therefore had no inducement to invoke again the attention of the public on the great subject of our maritime right.
Much, very much, of new argument was offered to me by the awful changes in the state of the war, which the treaty of Presburg had occasioned; but I had reason to believe that enough had been said to satisfy Englishmen at least; and I hoped that if other nations had objections to offer, they would not be admitted by our government so precipitately as to preclude a volunteer in the cause of his country from sustaining against them the arguments he had advanced.
On a sudden, some of these circumstances are unexpectedly reversed.
Within a few days, a pamphlet has been put into my hands, which under a more comprehensive title, discussed the subject of our present dispute with America; and which without professing to be an answer to the work called "War in Disguise," controverts its most important conclusions.
Before I had found time to give this antagonist deliberate attention, another has taken up the gauntlet under the formidable armour of the reviewer; and at the same moment, a third, who has not yet issued from the press, menaces me with declared hostility in the form of legitimate war.
But alas at this moment a rumor has reached my ears, far more alarming than the united attacks of the ablest controversial opponents.
It is said that his majesty's ministers are on the point of giving way to the injudicious claims and menace of America, and renouncing forever the maritime rights in dispute.
Me, the report prove to be erroneous. It is due to the high characters which compose the present cabinet, to believe that it will be found so; and in that case I will joyfully apologize to them for having one moment listened to the tale.
But if there be indeed a yet unexpected purpose of this nature in the mind of any British minister—if all the recent triumphs of our flag, and the majestic ascendancy of our navy, have not precluded the thought of this truckling to the invaders of maritime rights, then indeed it is high time for every Englishman who foresees the consequences, to lift up a warning voice, while there is yet a chance of being heard, and of averting the impending midnight.
Impressed with this anxious reflection, I feel that to arrest decision, is now the first and most urgent object, in this great national cause. To reply to those opponents whose arguments I have seen, would be no difficult task; but before I return their broadsides, I must run hastily upon deck, and beseech the commanding officer not yet to strike the colors.
A few hours only have elapsed since I took up my pen for this purpose, but with great difficulty how to reconcile the magnitude of the considerations which pressed upon me, with the urgent call for dispatch, when the arrival of a mail from America, quite accidentally, but most reasonably, placed in my possession the following important speech.
I perceived it at once a most desirable substitute for those arguments which I was on the point of composing. My object was not to fortify former positions of right, much less to enter at large into the new relations of the American controversy; but only to deprecate premature determinations, and obtain time for further discussion. What then could be more abundantly sufficient for my purpose than this speech of Mr. Randolph?
It cannot be supposed that his majesty's ministers can wish precipitately to relinquish our belligerent rights or pretensions at this most delicate crisis, unless from the fear that an immediate rupture
with America must be the consequence of further delay; but surely no reflecting mind after attending to this speech, published, as well as spoken by an American political leader of the first eminence, can retain that idle apprehension.
The occasion of Mr. Randolph's argument, was a motion made by the most zealous of the French party, for a general non-importation bill; i. e. for the prohibition of importing any British manufactures, while the disputes between the two countries are unsettled; and the event of this motion was a decision in the negative, by a majority of 70 to 47. It appears therefore that Mr. Randolph's very powerful and eloquent arguments, were assented to by a large majority.
Afterwards on the 17th of March, a limited non-importation resolution was brought in by the same party, and carried on a division of 87 to 35, in the house of representatives; but by the largest accounts there is reason to believe it was rejected by the upper house the senate.
The opposition headed by Mr. Randolph, had defeated, in former instances, the violent proposals of the government party, or rather of the French faction, by which the government party itself was pushed on to violent passions. Yet the government, and even the French faction, did not venture to propose immediate war. When therefore we are instructed by this able and interesting speech, in the principles and views of the American opposition; and perceive that a war with this country would be most powerfully opposed, even a case of strong and acknowledged provocation, it seems absolutely impossible to apprehend that the congress would resort to that extremity, or to such offensive measures as must inevitably lead to a war, rather than admit of a deliberate or even a tedious discussion.
I wish the patience of the neutralizing agents in this country, who, under the specious name of British American merchants may be secretly importuning government for a decision favorable to their private views, could be as surely relied upon. It is not only in America, I fear, that "the spirit of avaricious traffic" to use the words of Mr. Randolph, is opposed to the national welfare.
If the people of the U. States could in any case be brought to submit to the burdens of a maritime war, for the sake, of what this gentleman justly represents as an ephemeral and precarious commerce, it must be at least on an ultimate refusal of redress for wrongs, which had been most fully investigated, and incontestibly established.
The authority of Mr. Randolph is the more satisfactory on this point, because he does not directly dispute the justice of those complaints which the clamors of the neutralizers had for a moment made popular in America. It is indeed easy to perceive, that this candid & enlightened patriot, saw the injustice of the quarrel, in which self interested men endeavor to involve his country. But he was too wise, needlessly to oppose himself to those prejudices, the force of which it was better to elude. He avoids therefore the question of right, and admitting for the sake of argument at least, that the pretended injuries are real, asserts in terms of the most absolute assurance, that the people of America will not consent to avenge them by war.
"I will agree (says he) to pass for an idiot, if this is not the public sentiment "and you will find it to your cost, begin "the war when you will."
It is not, however solely, or chiefly in regard to the question I have now in view, or the safety of further discussion, that the speech of Mr. Randolph is important.
I invoke the declarations of this American leader, made in the hearing of congress, to attest, that the strictures on the colonial traders of that country contained in my former publication, were in no degree unfounded. I appeal to his sentiments on the true interests of his fellow citizens at large, that they are on the same side of this controversy with our own. I rely on his opinion, and still more on his irrefragable arguments, in proof that a war between that country and this, would be but in a slight degree noxious to the commerce of Great Britain; while its consequences would be ruinous to America, and such as her citizens would not even for a brief period, be brought patiently to endure.
In a word, I quote this respectable authority, not only as a caution against precipitated declaration, but to show that timid and ruinous concessions, may be safely and finally avoided.
But what makes this very intelligent speech more encouraging to the friends of peace and justice, as well as highly deserving profound attention in both countries, is the correctness of its views as to the power and policy of France. I rejoice for the sake of America and Europe, that there are statesmen in the new world, capable of so clearly discerning, and so eloquently exposing, its dangers from French ambition, and its interests in the navy of England.
And here let it be observed, that when Mr. Randolph addressed such considerations to the American Congress, the humiliation and ruin of Austria, and the other recent disasters of Europe, were but imperfectly known beyond the Atlantic. The peace of Presburg, and the consequent mutilations of the Germanic empire, seem not to have reached the ears of this antipodal patriot; much less could he know or foresee the perfidious conduct of Prussia, the enrollment of that power, hitherto neutral, under the
banners of French ambition, and the exclusion of British merchandise from every country, hostile or neutral, in which the behests of Bonaparte can by violence or terror be enforced.
If these new circumstances of the war had been known to Mr. Randolph, how much would his just apprehensions, from the preponderance of the French power, have been aggravated; how much grosser would the impolicy of contributing to the ruin of England have appeared to him; how greatly would that sense of justice of our cause which may be inferred from his language, have been fortified.
And here let me notice, with such brief generality as the urgent necessity of dispatch, under the sense of which I now write, prescribes to me a new foundation of right which arises from the recent conduct of the enemy.
Let it be supposed that all the arguments, which have been hitherto offered by my own, and far abler pens, in defence of the rule of the war of 1756, are utterly inconclusive; and that though unanswered (except by the grossest misrepresentations of notorious fact) they are capable of being clearly refuted; still we have a new case, on which it seems impossible that two different opinions should be held.
What! Is Bonaparte to exclude British sugar and coffee, from the continent, and is America to enable him to do so by supplying it with French and Spanish sugar and coffee, in their stead? Are neutral markets even, to be shut by violence against our planters? that our enemies may establish there a monopoly against them? Are the merchants of neutral states, to be laid under an interdict as to the carriage of British manufactures or merchandise to friendly ports; while submitting as they do to that interdict, can they assert never theless against us, a right to carry the manufactures of our enemies, to the colonies of France and Spain? Are neutrals, in a word, to give effect to a system avowedly adopted for the destruction of English commerce, yet found on their amity with England, a right to prevent or frustrate a retaliation on our part against the commerce of our enemies.
(To be continued.)
LONDON, June 11.
RIOT NEAR THE LONDON DOCKS.
On Sunday afternoon, a desperate affray took place between a number of Irish labourers and some American seamen (belonging to ships in the London Docks) in the Broadway adjoining the Docks.
The quarrel originated between an American and an Irishman, respecting a woman of the town. A battle ensued, and the Irishman having got the worst of it, went away, and returned in the course of an hour (about 5 o'clock), with a strong reinforcement of his countrymen, armed with broom-sticks, bludgeons, pokers, and various other sorts of weapons, which they brandished in the air, and, with violent imprecations, dared the Yankees as they termed them, to the fight. The Americans, who were numerous assembled in a body for their own protection, but did not attempt to commit or provoke any breach of the peace. There forbearance, however, only tended to render the Irishmen more furious, and they shewed every disposition to commence an immediate attack. Some of the Americans, induced by the threatening aspect of affairs, procured from on board a few weapons, but not sufficient to arm the whole. This was taken by the sons of St. Patrick for a challenge to a trial of skill with the stickle, and they instantly made a furious attack on the Americans, who defended themselves stoutly, but were defeated in the end, with broken heads, legs &c. after a most severe and bloody contest. Upwards of 20 Americans were wounded more or less; 5 of them so dangerously, that they were obliged to be carried off the ground. A young man had his skull fractured, and lies without hopes of recovery at the White Hart, New-unstreet; one had both his legs broken, and was taken in a hopeless state to the London Hospital; another unfortunate man had one leg broken, and is by no means free from danger. An American Captain is, we understand, among those most hurt in the affray. The success of the Irish made them quite outrageous after the result of the battle was known, reinforcements were constantly arriving, who enlisted under the banners of Murdoch Sullivan, the reputed leader. They hoisted their hats on their weapons, and vociferated loudly, "Liberty and Vinegar Hill for ever!"
This serious commotion excited a general alarm in the neighborhood, and notice of the proceedings was transmitted to the Police Officers in that district, when Sir D. Williams, Mr. Davies, of Lambert street office, and other Magistrates, assembled, together with a large posse of constables, headboroughs, and police officers, and repaired to the spot, where the rioters were still parading in great numbers. About 40 of the most active were apprehended, and lodged in the several watch houses in the vicinity of Tower-hill. Guards from the volunteer corps in the district were placed over them all night.
Yesterday morning the rioters were escorted to Lambert street Office, Goodman's fields where they underwent an examination. About 15 of the wounded Americans (all who were able) attended to give evidence against the Irishmen. They exhibited ample proof against them. On investigation, it appeared that the Irishmen were the aggressors; 23 out of the 40 brought up
for examination, were clearly identified to have taken an active part in the affray; 15 of these were fully committed for trial, and eight, who had been less violent than the rest, were sent on board the tender. A woman who was identified among the crowd on the outside of the office, as the person who gave to an Irishman, at the time of the conflict, a clasp knife for a weapon, was taken into custody, examined, and fully committed.
Before the American seamen were suffered to depart the Court, one of the Magistrates called their attention to a few words he had to say. He reminded them of a riot which took place some time ago, in the neighborhood of Wapping, in which some American seamen were the principal actors. On that occasion the Americans were found culpable, and punished accordingly. He did not mean to say, that any of those present were concerned, but he wished to impress upon their minds that the laws of this country were equally administered to persons of all nations. The Americans were in this instance the injured parties, and justice should be done them. He was happy to say, that from all that appeared, the Americans had conducted themselves in this unpleasant affair with prudence and discretion; and any violence that had been manifested by them was only in their own defence. He concluded by exhorting them on all future occasions to act with prudence and due forbearance, and they would be sure to meet with the same respect and protection from the laws as British subjects.
NEW YORK, July 21.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
NEW YORK DISTRICT.
UNITED STATES vs. WM. S. SMITH.
SIXTH DAY.
The Court met at 10 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment.
Present Judge TALMADGE.
The jury and the witnesses having been called Judge Talmadge stated to the jury that Judge Paterson being too indisposed to attend the trial, and a mournful occurrence having taken place in his own family, he found it necessary to adjourn the Court until 9 o'clock on Monday morning.
July 22.
SEVENTH DAY.
The Court met at 10 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment.
Present Judge TALMADGE.
The examination of the witnesses on the part of the prosecution, was continued, and occupied the whole of the day, from nine to three o'clock.
The witnesses were Daniel Ludlow, Wm. Wallace, Thomas Stevenson, John Moore, Joseph Price, Samuel Corp, Cornelius Brinckerhoff, William Shields, Wm. Weyman, John Cort, John McBride, James Clelland, John Murray, Augustus Fleming, Newington Grenard, Martin Boerham, James Burbank, Anthony Bird, N. Ward John Gantz, Francis Gan z, George F. Hopkins, Jonas Mopes, Thomas Stokes, J. M. Swartwout, Richard Platt, John Fink, and Peter Rose.
The Court adjourned till this morning, at 10 o'clock.
July 23.
EIGHTH DAY.
The Court met at 10 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment.
Present Judge TALMADGE.
The jury and witnesses being called over, c. Platt, a witness on the part of the prosecution, was farther examined; after which Dr. Douglass was sworn and examined.
The attorney general then informed the court, that he had closed his testimony for the present.
Mr. Colden opened the defence on the part of the defendant, and offered, as testimony, the message of the President of the United States at the opening of the last session of Congress, with the accompanying documents.
The court decided that those papers were not proper testimony to go before the jury. Mr. Colden then offered oral testimony, to prove that the expedition was undertaken with the knowledge and approbation of the government; which was also refused. The defendant's counsel then observed, that they had no other testimony to offer, whereupon the district attorney proceeded in the further examination of witnesses, v. z.
Benj. R. Robson, Charles S. Cutting, Adam Tenbrook, John Ripley, and Mr. Fink was further examined, when the court adjourned at three o'clock this morning.
The Murder of John Pierce—This melancholy event which has so much interested the feelings of our fellow citizens of every description, is stated by the English journalists to be nothing more than the result of the legal exercise of the right to search and luther "that the death of the American sailor is certainly a subject of regret, but it furnishes no fair ground of complaint against the captain of the Leander, or the British government."
PHILADELPHIA, July 19.
Extract of a letter from the gentleman to whom the marquis de Casa Yrujo's letter was addressed (and which was published by colonel Smith), to a friend in this city.
Sir, "I was not a little surprised, as well as displeased, at the appearance in the public prints, of the Marquis de Casa, Yrujo's
letter to me on the subject of the Americans taken in Miranda's schrs & carried to Carracas. It was done not only without my consent, but also without any previous application to me for it. There is nothing in it however, which merits the stricture which has been made upon it in the New York Daily Advertiser, for it was evidently dictated by sentiments of humanity towards the individual implicated, and of respect towards his family. Feelings like these, which adorn rather than discredit him who entertains and acts upon them, have, in this instance, been very illly requited.
"The disclosure required, as a condition was such as policy required in order to render the Marquis's "intercession effectual" with the governor general, or the grand council of the province, and was such also as his duty to his sovereign demanded of him, in justification of so direct an interference in a matter of high importance and not within the marquis's administration, nor under his immediate controul.
"I lament the part which a desire to promote the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's benevolent intentions, and a still stronger wish to render so essential a service to the young gentleman and his family, had induced me to take in this affair, because a use has been made of it, which was not to have been expected, but must necessarily operate to prevent in future, any similar overtures, even in cases where the lives of our friends and citizens would be considered as cheaply purchased by a disclosure."
"Those printers who published the correspondence above mentioned, will also give this a place in their respective papers."
July 24.
THE CASE OF THE BRIG HANNAH.
The brig Hannah, capt. Ropes, mentioned in the last Salem Gazette, as having been condemned at Halifax, sailed from Salem, Nov. 11, 1805, bound for Italy, with a cargo of which the principal part was imported by the shippers, and the remainder, consisting of fish, was purchased here. Of the imported articles about three fourths came from Havanna and one fourth from China and Sumatra; none, however, in the vessel in which they were exported. She arrived at Leghorn, there sold her cargo, took the amount of the net proceeds in goods and specie, and left that port the fore part of April, bound direct for Salem. The captain writes from Halifax, that on his passage down the Mediterranean he was boarded twice by British men of war, examined closely, treated politely and permitted to proceed. When within a few days sail of Salem he fell in with the ship Leander, captain Whitby, who after looking at his papers, immediately manned the brig and ordered her for Halifax; where, with all the dispatch consistent with the formalities of a trial, the vessel and cargo were condemned. No doubt was expressed by the court, of the property's being bona fide American; and the only reason assigned for the extraordinary decision was, that part of the outward cargo appeared to have been imported by the exporters; the whole of the property, therefore, both vessel and cargo, was a lawful prize! Here is a most absurd principle, applied in a manner, if possible still more absurd.—How could it be made to extend to the vessel, to the part of the cargo purchased here, and to that part of it which came from the neutral or native ports in India, or even to any part of the homeward voyage, it is not easy to conceive. To reason further upon such an unjust and outrageous procedure, would be insulting to the understandings of Americans. Suffice it to say, that the above is a fair and correct statement of facts.
CHARLESTON, July 16.
Gun-Boat No. 3, Lieutenant IZARD, arrived yesterday morning, in 40 days from Gibraltar. Having completely adjusted our differences with all the Barbary powers, the United States armed vessels have been ordered to quit their station in the Mediterranean, and return to America.
The following squadron sailed from Gibraltar on the 4th June, for the United States.
Frigate Essex, Commodore ROGERS. Brig Essex, Captain Cox. Bomb ketch Spitfire, Lieutenant HUNT. Bomb ketch Vengeance, Lieutenant SMITH. Cutter Hornet, Lieutenant CRAIG. Gun-Boat No. 2, Lieutenant IZARD. No. 3, Lieutenant MCGRATH. No. 4, Lieutenant HANLEY. No. 5, Lieutenant HARRISON. No. 6, Lieutenant LAWRENCE. No. 8, Lieutenant HIRON. No. 9, Lieutenant ELMER. No. 10, Lieutenant SINGALATA.
Commodore ROGERS passed company this night after sailing, leaving the squadron under charge of capt. Cox of the Vixen. Lieut. IZARD lost sight of the fleet on the 7th of June, lat. 34, 48, long. 15. All the Gun Boats are ordered for this port.
The brig Argus, Lieutenant HULL and Syren, Lieutenant SMITH, sailed from Gibraltar, for Norfolk, on the 24th June.
The frigate Constitution, capt. CAMPBELL was left at Gibraltar, where she was to remain for some time. The Nautilus, Lieut. EVANS, was going in when the squadron sailed. The Enterprise sch'r. lieut. PORTER, had been sent to Tripoli with dispatches.
The brig Hornet, Capt. DENT, arrived at Gibraltar on the 1st of June, from L'Orient and sailed on the 3d for Malaga.
No political intelligence of any consequence is received by the arrival of No. 9. The little fortress of Gaea, near Naples, still held out; and the garrison under command of the gallant Prince Hesse, bid defiance to the French army. Early in May, an attempt was made to bombard it from sea. For this purpose, the French collected a fleet of one sloop of war, two brigs, and five gun boats—these were fallen in with in the night by the British frigate Syren, of 36 guns, who immediately attacked them—the sloop of war sustained a sharp contest, but was compelled to strike—the rest of the squadron made off. The frigate with her prize had arrived at Malta—both vessels were much shattered.

It was reported at Gibraltar, that the British had, by consent of the King of Naples, taken possession of Syracuse, in Sicily. Lord Collingwood with seven sail of the line, was blockading Cadiz—several British ships of war were lying at Gibraltar. July 18. We are informed, and we communicate the intelligence with sorrow, that Gun Boat No. 7 , commanded by Lieutenant Collyer , which sailed from the Port of New-York for the Mediterranean, returned to that port, with the loss of her mast, and sailed a second time for her place of destination, has never since been heard of, and there is every reason to believe she is lost, with all her crew. Gun Boat No. 6 , arrived at this port, has sprung her mast; but she is represented, by her officers, to be a most excellent sea boat. Died at Syracuse, in February last, Lieut. Joseph Maxwell, of the U. S. Navy.
NEWBERN (N. C.) June 21. The following is a copy of a paper which was found corked up in a bottle, which was picked up near Cape Hatteras, on the 23d of May last. The original was sent to the secretary of state of the United States: On board the Peterel sloop of war, Lat 10° long. 74°. I am an American, born at Boston, aged 26 years, sailed from New York on board the brig Lyon , November 24, 1805. Nothing occurred worthy of remark for 14 days after we lost sight of the Hook, when at six o'clock in the evening were brought to by the above vessel, and after undergoing every species of insult, myself and others, namely Frederick Foser, Simon Alogo, and Aaron Scupis, all native Americans, were ordered on board, which we refused, and on so doing, were beaten and kicked into the boat, were then thrown into irons for 10 days, after which time, was brought on deck, and interrogated if we would enter into his majesty's service, with the alternative of a good flogging and to live on bread and water, until we should comply with their imperious mandates: after a short consultation amongst us we agreed to enter, and embrace the first opportunity that occurred to free ourselves from the slavery in which we were involved. Accordingly, we signified our willingness to become the tools of the slaves of his Britannic Majesty. 'Tis impossible to say any more, as my watch deck is called; I must therefore conclude, hoping that some effectual mode of redressing the grievances of American tars, will be thought of, and put into execution on our government. JOHN JOHNSTON.
NORFOLK, July 25. The United States' Frigate Essex , in 51 days from Gibraltar, went up the Bay yesterday. July 26. Capt. Jones, of the British sch te  Polly , arrived here on Thursday, in 24 days from St. Kitt's, informs, that he was one of the fleet that put to sea on hearing that the French were at Montserrat, (as stated in our last) and that the remainder were safe on the 12th inst. when he parted them, in lat. 28. 45, long. 69. 44 under convoy of two frigates. He also informs, that the Elephant , of 74 guns, had arrived with the May convoy, and immediately joined Admiral Cechrane, whose squadron consists of the Northumberland, Canada and Elephant , of 74 guns each, Agamemnon of 64, and two stout frigates. Capt. Miller, of the brig Franklin , arrived here yesterday in 15 days from Nevis, informs that the French fleet passed Nevis on the 4th of July, and fired a few shots at some ships that were anchored under Brimsone Hill, which was returned from the fort; and it was reported that a shot had carried away one of the French Admiral's main-top-masts.
THE subscriber has for sale, a large quantity of old CIDER WINE , GAR , from three to four years old, of an excellent quality, fit for pickling, and about 15 dozen of excellent CRAB CIDER , bottled in February—Also a quantity of New England CHEESE , of the first quality. Samuel White. July 30th, 1806. N. B. Wanted, a young Lad, about fourteen years of age, as an assistant in a grocery. S. White.
SALE AT AUCTION. On Wednesday the 6th day of August next, will be sold in Adams' Valley, the BRICK HOUSE and LOT , the property of Alexander Blackwood, containing 115 feet front, and 75 feet back. Terms of sale will be made known on that day. Prosser & Mencure, V. M. Richmond, July 28, 1806. 3t A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary, New York, and for sale at this office.
BONNETS & HATS. An assortment of Ladies' BONNETS and HATS is just received from Philadelphia, and for sale at the corner store next door below Mr. Jacob Johnson's Book-store, near the market. A supply will be constantly kept on hand. TO RENT, THE TENEMENT formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Alexander Dunlop, and lately by William T. Stone, at the west end of the market-bridge, and adjoining the house in which an extensive vendue store is about to be established. If more agreeable, I would sell, on reasonable terms, a lease of about seven and a half years in the said tenement. William M'Kim. Richmond, July 28th, 1806. wtf
THE SECOND VOLUME OF CHASE'S TRIAL, BY SAM'L. H. SMITH, Is just received, and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies of the work complete, for sale as above.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1806. RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. (CORRECTED WEEKLY.) Tobacco, 30s to 31s 6d CASH. Wheat, 7s to 7s 6d do. Flour, fine, new, 42s do. Flour, superfine, 45s do. Corn, 18s 6d do. Hemp, clean, £55 do. Iron, £36 do. Bacon, 8d do. The President of the United States left Washington City on the 21st inst. on a visit to Monticello.
In the articles we have republished from British prints, our readers will perceive much ridiculous vapouring on the course pursued by us on the outrages offered by the British ships some time since at New York. It would probably be very incorrect to consider these effusions of ignorance and national animosity as indicative either of the general sentiment prevalent in the nation, or of the opinions of the British cabinet. On the contrary, from information of a late date received from England, there is the best reason to believe that the conduct of Whitby will be condemned, and decisive measures taken to prevent a recurrence of similar outrages. (N.Y. Intell.)
Georgia Legislature —By a gentleman from Louisville we learn, that the Legislature have, in their late session, passed a bill to dispose of certain newly acquired territory by lottery, on a plan similar to that of the late land lottery, with some trivial variations, in which it is enacted, that single women of the age of twenty one and upwards are entitled to one draw—all families of orphans under the age of twenty one two draws, single orphans one draw—all widows are likewise entitled to a draw. They have reduced the bank tax to 31 and a 1/4 cents on every 1000 dollars capital, provided the amount of such capital be given in on oath, by the cashier; if this requisition is not complied with, the act passed in November last is to remain in force. Bost. Post.
The ship Cyrus , captain Paul West, arrived on the Patuxent coast of Chili, gives information that the crew of the British armed whaling ship Minerva , capt. Cottle, of London, had mutinied and shot their captain. They commanded the mates and apprentices to be put in two boats and committed to the seas, and were taken up two days afterwards. Capt. Cottle has left a family in Nantucket. The following useful information was on Saturday received from our correspondent at London, in a letter dated the last of May. N.Y. Gaz. "When a vessel is brought into this island on suspicion from the United States, her letters are forwarded by the captors to Doctor's Commons, where they are indiscriminately opened; those necessary or of importance to the trial are preserved, while others are submitted to the view of any visitor. Thus private secrets are exposed, particular sentiments betrayed, and letters, solely for the eye of intimate friendship, are subjected to the ridicule of the unfeeling. Many are attracted by idle curiosity, others by baser motives, to their personal, and this custom, a vestige of ancient barbarity, so injurious to our country and so disgraceful to this, is constantly practised and allowed. I wish you to acquaint our countrymen with this circumstance, and advise them particularly to consider, when writing to Holland, if they wish or would consent that their communications to their friends however confidential, should be thus publicly made at London. Our correspondent adds: I have sent you the notes on Randolph's speech, by the author of 'War in Disguise'. I have heard from an high authority, that our difficulties with Great Britain are in a train of amicable adjustment. How much this elucidation of Mr. R. may retard to impede the negotiation, I know not, but he is considered here as a man of talents and great influence in his country. The John Morgan and Oliver Elsworth at Liverpool, bring accounts of congressional proceedings which astonish Englishmen [who did not believe there was so much virtue in the nation] and mortify Americans [of the old school]. It is generally expected Lord Melville will be cleared.
BRITISH VERACITY! Those who depend so much on the veracity of English assertions, will be very much amused by reading the following paragraph from a London paper of July 10. It was first copied in a federal paper—Balt. Tel. "We have continued in this day's Courier our extracts from the American papers. They are extremely interesting, and will enable our readers to form a tolerable accurate idea of the state of the public mind in the United States. The elections are going on, and party spirit runs extremely high indeed. The death of PITT, the American seaman, has been made use of by the federalists, who are infinitely more incompetent than the republicans, and who attempt, by all possible means to goad and irritate the people against this country. Unfortunately it will be for the Americans if the federalists succeed in driving the government into a war with Great Britain; they would then indeed have reason to complain of the "spoliations on their trade" The American flag would soon be no longer seen on any sea."
By an arrival at Newport (R. I.) from Anwerp, intelligence is received, that Louis Bonaparte was proclaimed king of Holland, on the 24th May. The ceremony took place at the Hague. It may be proper to remark, that captain Richmond, who arrived here on Sunday last, and who left Anwerp 8 or 10 days subsequent to the above mentioned arrival, knew nothing of this occurrence. It is probable, however, that this intelligence is correct, notwithstanding the circumstance of captain Richmond's ignorance of the event, for the Gallic occupation of king-making, has become of so easy an execution, as scarcely to be noticed above the common occurrences of life—Boston post. Lord Castlereagh's conceiving that to be a bed of roses, which Mr. Fox declares to be a bed of briars and thistles, is ascribed, by a Dublin paper, to his lordship having all his life been accustomed to lie hard.—London paper.
Benj. Wicker , a market-man, from Harrow, was yesterday killed in the street near the market-house, by a drayman, named Cozens. The following, as far as we could learn, were the circumstances: Wicker's cart was standing in the street, near the market, and Cozens drove his dray against it (it is supposed, accidentally) which upset the cart—some altercation ensued, and Cozens proceeded on towards Rocketts; but was pursued by the other with a large stick, with which he either struck or attempted to strike Cozens, who immediately leaped from his dray and gave him a severe blow with a brick bat, which he followed up with his fist.—Wicker expired almost instantaneously.
We have seen a letter from one of the officers in Miranda's expedition, to a gentleman in Boston, dated Port of Spain, (Trinidad) June 19, 1806. He appears sanguine of the eventual success of the expedition; and that Miranda will receive all needed succors from the British land and naval commanders in the West-Indies. "I know," adds the writer, "we shall have such a force that nothing but a miracle can prevent our success." There were 18 officers and 40 men, in the two ships captured by the Spaniards; whose fate arrested the most lively feelings of the other part of the expedition.—Bost. Cent.
FROM THE BALTIMORE EVENING POST. Extract of a letter from Washington, of 19th July. "Bonaparte has partitioned Switzerland into three parts. The pope has retired to a convent; his temporal powers have devolved on Bonaparte; his spiritual on a divine whose title I do not recollect." Things looked well at Paris on the 1st of June for us." The preceding interesting paragraph was politely left at the office this morning. We give it as we find it, being ignorant of the source from whence it is derived. We may only observe that there is nothing improbable in the events stated to have taken place. Probably Bonaparte's uncle, Cardinal Fesch. B. & E. Edit.
Literature —England in the course of the year 1805 produced 300 new literary works. France 1130, and Germany not less than 4651 although in the Leipzig catalogue for the Christmas fair 1060 works less were announced than in 1804; among which there are only 63 novels and 61 almanacs. The most numerous class of books were those on medicine and education.
The Dutch fishermen are permitted to bring their fish to Billingsgate; but they are afraid that Bonaparte will have all the net profits.
The late empress Catherine of Russia, used to present her favorites with gold boxes; Queen Elizabeth of England used to treat her with a box on the ear.
CUSTOM HOUSE—RICHMOND. ENTERED. Snow, Brothers, Chisholm, Norfolk. Sch te Good Intent, Saret, do. William Maid, Ashley, Plymouth. Sloop Liberty, Busby, Norfolk. Sch te Virginia, Clarke, do. Harriot, Russell, Baltimore. CLEARED. Sch te Cloudia, Jeffries, New York. Harriot, Jones, Charleston. Ship Columbus, Findlay, Dublin. Sloop Hope, Hovey, Wilmington. Sch te Wm. & Susan, Kirwan, Baltimore. Sloop Rising Sun, Baker, Philadelphia. Sch te Liberty, Lewis, do. Independence, Soull, do.
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NEW YORK, July 24. General Miranda—Captain Bromley arrived at New Haven, left Barbadoes the 20th June, and informs that General Miranda sailed the same day from Trinidad in the Leader, in company, with three sloops of war and two or three small vessels, with arms, ammunition, &c. They were to be joined at Trinidad by two frigates, and from thence to proceed to some part of the Main.—Captain Lewis, of the Leader, had given up his command and left the ship. Captain B. was informed by an officer of the expedition, that General Miranda received a letter, by an express boat from Trinidad, just before he sailed, informing him that a large force had collected on the Main for the purpose of joining him.
Naval Engagement Expected. Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at St. Thomas, to his friend in this city, dated July 6, 1806. There are passing, at present, six sail of French line of battle ships, and two frigates, steering N. W. They were seen by the sch te Margaret, Pinge, of Philadelphia which was boarded by a British frigate last evening. P. S. The British fleet are now in sight and in chase of the French. July 25.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. NEW YORK DISTRICT. UNITED STATES vs. WM. S. SMITH. Tenth Day.
The Court met at 10 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment. Present Judge TALMADGE. Mr. Harrison, addressed the jury for about two hours, which closed the defence. The attorney general rose about 12 o'clock, in behalf of the prosecution, he was followed by Mr. Edwards on the same side. Judge Talmadge then summed up the evidence; the jury retired near 5 o'clock, and returned about half past 7, with a verdict of NOT GUILTY. Mr. LLOYD, a Stenographer of talents and experience, has taken a report of the
above trial in short hand, which will be published with all convenient speed. We shall avail ourselves of the permission granted us by Mr. Lloyd, to lay before our readers a general view of this trial, from his report.—Daily Adv.
BOSTON, July 21. From England.—The ship George Washington , capt. Daniels, has arrived at Salem, from Falmouth, (Eng.) he left that place on the 11th June, (the same day the Packet which has arrived at New York sailed) and states, that all Prussian subjects, then in England, were imprisoned; that bread, of every kind, was becoming scarce and dear; that a Bos on vessel, with flour, which had been detained, was cleared, and the cargo sold at 16 dollars per barrel. Capt. D. also informs, that a great many American vessels were carried in; but most of them cleared immediately. Nothing had transpired respecting the negotiation going on between the British government and Mr. Monroe.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT Making provision for the compensation of witnesses who attended the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That to every witness summoned to attend the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase there shall be allowed, and paid for every day's attendance upon the said trial the sum of three dollars; also for mileage at the rate of twelve and an half cents for every mile's distance coming to the City of Washington and returning to the usual place of residence of the witness respectively.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the secretary of the Senate to ascertain and certify the amount due to each witness for attendance and mileage; which certificate shall be a sufficient voucher to entitle the witness to receive from the treasury of the United States the amount certified to be due unless otherwise ordered by the Senate.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the sum of six thousand dollars be appropriated to defray the expenses, to be incurred under the provisions of this act, to be paid out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro-tempe. April 21, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
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THE basis of the specific remedy, is simply Soap—universally acknowledged to be a great preserver of health. That without the use of Soap, there can be no cleanliness, and without cleanliness no health, admits of no doubt. Soap has been acknowledged in medicine, for many centuries past, to be a powerful mitigator of the bile, and an anodore containing a most sovereign and pestilential quality, which has been confirmed by a long series of success, and by a well tried experience, it possesses an eminent antiphlogistic virtue, which renders it wonderful in all fevers, and diseases produced by a fermented and acid bile.
CONTENTS.
Article 1. Of the Yellow Fever in general. 2. A new method of treatment for the Yellow Fever, adapted to the capacity of every one. 3. The receipt to compose the specific remedy. 4. The use of it as a preventive of the disease. 5. A list of cures effected by the use of it in divers epidemics. 6. The treatment adapted to bilious, putrid and malignant fevers, cholics, and other affections of the same nature, and those which are produced by an obstructed perspiration. 7. The means of preserving health in the critical season of summer. 8. An address to the public, with a view to guard them against the dangerous and common abuse of some means generally adopted, as well to prevent sickness as to cure it. This advice is of the last importance, because it corrects a popular opinion often productive of injurious consequences. 9. On disorders the most prevalent and fatal among children. A dissertation on the Croup followed by a new method equally secure and easy for curing it. And also, on the means to prevent and cure the Cholera Infantum. This will render the treatise of inestimable utility, as well to private families in town, as to those in the country, removed from the succors and assistance which the faculty usually afford. 10. Lastly, will be proved to demonstration, the necessity of assistance promptly administered in the Yellow Fever; without which there follows a total dissolution of our fluids, which nothing can stop. And this will more forcibly evince the advantages of a remedy easy to be found, prepared and taken, which exposes to no danger and containing the sure means of preventing the disorder in the predisposition to it, and of removing it after it has made its appearance. No person of sense, father of a family, or other person can be indifferent to the use of a similar remedy, which assures his well being and that and of his children and neighbors.
CONDITIONS.
1. The work shall be put to press with all possible speed. 2. It shall be handsomely printed in one volume 8vo, on good paper, and will be delivered to subscribers, neatly bound, at two Dollars fifty Cents each copy, payable on delivery.
At present the number of pages that the work will contain cannot be ascertained, the probability is it will exceed three hundred. Proposals for receiving subscriptions, are left with the principal booksellers in Baltimore. Printers of newspapers who choose to obtain subscribers to the foregoing work are requested to give the proposal a few insertions in their papers. They will be allowed a discount of 20 per cent on as many copies as they may see proper to take. Of upwards of 141 persons cured by means of this remedy, in only one epidemic, I have obtained and published the certificates of more than 100, merely with a view to establish and prove the period of my discovery; and in my work I will make mention of a great number cured in like manner in other epidemics. For the details of this, see the American and evening post of June 12, 1806. ROBERT TRONSON, No. 57 south Second street, Philadelphia, being appointed agent, will receive subscriptions for the above work. July 5. (ozw)
At the Eagle Tavern.
MR. MANFREDI, And his Company, consisting of five Performers, three Ladies and two Gentlemen, respectfully inform the public, that their next performance will be on THIS EVENING, July 30. The Performance will commence with A SPANISH DANCE, BY THE LITTLE AMERICAN.
DANCING ON THE TIGHT ROPE. A dance in character with the balance pole, by Miss LOUISA. Miss CATHERINE will dance an Italian dance, on the rope, after which a serious dance.
A GROTESQUE DANCE, By MADM. MANFREDI—The Moving Burda —She will dance La Pas Lona , on the rope, with the balance pole, and play a handsome air on the Mandoline, on the rope without it.
THE COSSAC DANCE. Mr. MANFREDI will dance with a Boy on his shoulders—He will give a Coalition on the rope, to two persons—Without the balance pole, he will go through several feats with the hoop. Also perform Grand Military Evolutions, &c.
Mr. MANFREDI will perform the Drunken Dragon on the rope. Tumbling Agility of the Children, Who will perform several feats on the Carpet, in the Italian style. Extraordinary feats of the Tumblers, who will throw backward, and forward Somersets over Tables and Chairs—Ground Tumbling, with English and Spanish dances.
THE EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS.
Mr. MANFREDI will balance several persons on his Arms, Legs, &c. showing several perspectives in the Roman style. He will dance a Spanish Fandango over several Eggs. The whole to conclude with a HORNPIPE, by Miss CATHERINE. Admire ce one dollar & Children half price. The doors to open at half past seven o'clock, and the curtain rises at 8 o'clock. * SEGARS TO BE SMOKED. * The days of performance will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
POETRY FROM HUM'S WORKS. By Lewis collected.
Lemonia was daughter of Hudla the brave, Whose throne was exalted on high: His gold and his silver fill'd many a cave. His nobles were haughty, but each as a slave, Obedy'd the least dart of his eye. Lemonia was tall, and Lemonia was fair, Her fingers fell over her shoulder; Like the silver wing'd dove was the smooth of her hair, Her ankles were taper, her elbows were bare; O! it made the heart beat to behold her. Lemonia had hughtens and hounds in her train, And of silver-shod horses a score; Her palfrey was grey, and of silk was his rein, He champing his gold bit as he pranc'd on the plain, And seem'd proud of the burden he bore. Lemonia was happy for Bruno the son Of a rich and a mighty great Earl, Had sight'd, and had knelt, and her heart he had won, As she sat on her seat by the rivers that run, Thro' bridges & mother of pearl. Quick throbbings, quick throbbings swell'd thick in her breast, She gave a consent with a falter: The priests were assembled in surplices dress, Young Bruno, most cheerily the damsel caress'd, As they walk'd up the aisle to the altar. The palace was crowded, the chandeliers shone, Two ivory tables were spread: The bride and the bride groom were placed on a throne, Which entirely was form'd of a large onyx stone, With a canopy over their head. Now the laugh shakes the hall and the ruddy wine flows, Who who is not merry and gay? Lemonia is happy, for little she knows Of the monster so grim that lay hush'd in repose Expecting his evening prey! While the Music play'd sweet, and with pipings so light Bruno dance'd thro' the maze of the hall, Lemonia retir'd and her damsel in white Led her up to her chamber, there wush'd her "good night" And went down again to the hall. The Monster of blood now extended his paws, And from under the bed did he creep: With blood-dro's besmear'd he now stretch'd his claws, With blood clots besmear'd he open'd his jaws, To feed on the virgin asleep. He seiz'd on a vein, and he gave such a bite, And he gave with his fangs such a tug: She scream'd—Bruno ran up the stairs in a fright, The guest follow'd after—when brought to the light, Lord have mercy! they cried, what a BUG! 114

20 DOLLARS REWARD, FOR apprehending ISAAC, who ran away the 12th of June last. He is a large, likely, dark yellow fellow, about 30 years of age, 6 feet high, very bald on his head, bushy head of hair, which he combs back, large whiskers, fore teeth scarcely touching each other and inclining towards his lips, which are thick, and are manifest when spoken to, sanctified countenance, a baptist preacher, on which venerable society he has certainly grossly imposed. He has a wife in the estate of Col Robert Lewis, dec. in Goochland county, at the mouth of the Great Bird, where I presume he is now lurking, and probably will be concealed by her. He served a regular apprenticeship to the millwright's trade; has great use of tools, and can do tolerable cabinet work—he is an arful sensible fellow, can both read and write, and calls himself Isaac Guin. The above reward will be paid on his being delivered to me in Louisa county, near the Green Springs, or secured in jail so that I get him again. All masters or owners of vessels, or others, are forewarned from carrying him out of this state, or harboring of him in any manner whatsoever, at their peril. William Wash. July 5th, 1805.
W. WARDLAW Is receiving a large supply of MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, FAMILY MEDICINE, CHESTS, &c. by the Professors, from London. Richmond, May 6, 1806. tf
Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor. In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (if)
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. FENN.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the HISTORY OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1806. tf
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (if)
RICHMOND BATH, ADJOINING the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments with every requisite convenience in each. The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusively for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. Price for a single bath 2s. 3d. or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. No people of color admitted. Richmond, 7th mo 2d, 1806. tf
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about
900 ACRES OF LAND, about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Exor. & Exix. of S. Couch. P. S. If the above property is not sold before the 3d of August next, it will on that day, at Goochland courthouse, being court day, be set up to the highest bidder. Amherst, 16th July, 1806. 4w
TO BE SOLD, for cash, at John Farrar's, on Rockfish river, in Amherst county, on Monday the 25th day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by John Farrar, for the purpose of discharging his debt due to Rives, Murphy & Co. therein specified, ONE NEGRO WOMAN, named Milley, and her child, named Henley, and the increase of the said Milley, if any, since the executing the said trust; one SET of BLACK SMITH'S TOOLS, and one sorrel MARE and COLT. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, 16th July, 1806. 4w
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. "Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana." A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5 1806. MATRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos Darnell's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store—Also, BEDS furnished, and old matrasses worked over. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5, 1806.
FOR SALE, THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, on which Cumberland Courthouse stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of having the Courthouse on this tract of Land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there is none that can surpass it. The buildings, with some repairing, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser better, landed property will be received in part. Creed Taylor and Blake B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county are authorized to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE. June 10th, 1806. 4w
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the Uniform established by the Executive for the Militia of this Commonwealth and declared by Proclamation bearing date the first day of March last, in pursuance of the eighth section of the act of the General Assembly, passed at the last session, "to amend the several acts concerning the Militia of this Commonwealth," hath, in some particulars, been considered inconvenient by the people generally, and repeated applications have been presented to the Executive in behalf of the Militia in various and numerous parts of the state, representing that very few, if any, of the Militia, have as yet, provided themselves with the uniform lately established, and praying certain alterations therein: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby declaring that the uniform of the Militia of this Commonwealth shall be as follows, to wit:
For the General Officers. A dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epaulets (one on each shoulder) black cocked hat with black cockade, and black stock. For the Artillery. A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest buff, overall blue, edged with red, black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade. For the Light Infantry. A dark blue short coat with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overall white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade. For the Grenadiers. A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overall white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade. For the Riflemen. A linen hunting shirt of purple color, with overall of the same, leather mockons or shoes, round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade and black stock. For the main body of the Militia. A blue hunting shirt trimmed with red fringe, white overall and black garters, round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade and black and red plume, black garters or half boots. The officers' uniform to be a dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs red, white lining and buttons, vest and pantaloons white, with black garters, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade. For the Cavalry. A short dark blue coat, with yellow buttons, white lining, half lapels, cuffs and cape red, white vest & leather breeches, jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather cap dressed on the crown with bearskin and decorated with a light blue sash and red and white plume. The officers of the main body of the Militia, of the Light Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen and Cavalry, to be distinguished by epaulets of silver; the officers of the Artillery to be distinguished by epaulets of gold. The field officers to wear two epaulets, the captains one on the right and the subalterns one on the left shoulder. All officers to wear side arms and boots. Provided however, That where any troop of cavalry, company of artillery, grenadiers, light infantry, riflemen, or of the main body of the militia, shall have provided themselves with an uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively permitted to wear the same for three years from and after the date hereof. Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, L. S. at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1806. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL.
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, in the town of Milton, on the second day of August next, FOUR HEAD OF HORSES, Two bays, and a black mare and colt, conveyed to the subscriber in trust, with other property, by Richard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Merchants, Milton Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, July 1st, 1806. tds
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. 1st Jan
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 2, 1806. 4w
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 2, 1806. 4w
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. 
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT Marble Chimney Piece, With HEARTH, &c. complete. Apply to the Printer. July 7, 1806. A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cognac Brandy Leaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior quality Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese Imperial Tea Herrings and Shad Alexandria Beer in bbls English Walnuts Brown Soap Pepper Allspice Mace Cloves Starch Fig Bisc, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806. tf
15 DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED or STOLEN on the 4th June last, a bright SORREL HORSE, about 5 feet high, judged to be 8 years old last spring, has a small star in his forehead, has on his back several saddle spots, he has a small white spot on one side of his rump (not recollect- ed on which at present), has been nicked, well mounted before—he also has had the spawn very bad, which shews very plain at this time, but does not affect him as to his moving—he was raised in the county of Albemarle. Any person that will deliver the above described horse to me in Warminster, shall receive the above reward of 15 dollars, or give me such information that I get him, shall receive a reward of ten dollars. PLEASANT CREWS. Warminster July 9th 1806. tf
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscribers wish to employ a MILLER, to attend to a manufactory during mill. To one that can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given. S. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward, July 4 1806. 4w
SALE AT AUCTION. WILL BE SOLD, on Monday the 4th of next month, at public auction, on the premises, THE HOUSE AND LOT, The property of Robert Sydnor, dec. situated on Shockoe Hill, immediately below Col. Robert Gamble's dwelling house, known in the plan of the city by the number 593, and is now occupied by Mr. George Williamson. One third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, and six and twelve months credit given for the balance. For further particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS. William Sydnor. William Moss, jr. Richmond, 15th July, 1806. tds
TO BE RENTED, And possession given the 15th of September, THE TENEMENT Now in the occupancy of Messrs. Shapard and Lucke. For terms apply to William Mitchell. June 23, 1806. tf
IN COUNCIL, 29th March, 1805. IT is advised, that it be advertised in the public paper that PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive from any person willing to contract, to furnish the necessary Clothing for the Public Guard for the present year. Dan. L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
TO RENT, THE TENEMENTS opposite the Market, now occupied by the subscriber. Possession may be had at a short period. For terms apply to Mr. JOHN SEABROOK, or to H. DABNEY. July 22, 1805. tf
VALUABLE MILLS FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder upon the premises, on Monday the 1st of September next, the EXETER MILLS, situate on the river Appomattox, 12 miles above Petersburg. The merchant mill is 70 feet long, has 3 pair of excellent Burr stones, with the necessary machinery, in complete order. The corn mill has two pair of good country stones, and was lately erected. There are about 8 acres of land attached to the mill, whereon is erected a very neat dwelling house, abundance of out houses for workmen, a store house, a cooper's shop, a black smith's shop, &c. The purchaser will be required to pay one third of the purchase money in cash, or approved notes, negotiable at the bank of Virginia, or any of its offices, and payable in 90 days, and granting bonds for the remainder, in equal amounts, payable in six and twelve months from the day of sale, with a deed of trust on the property, to secure the payment—immediate possession will be then given. Campbell, Wheeler & Lewis. Petersburg, July 19th, 1806. w6*
IN Hanover County Court, 28th April 1806. Burnley and Brackenridge, Plts. vs. Phoebe Juvas, admx. of John Tyler, dec and David Tyler, heir at law of the said John Tyler, deceased. Defs. This day came the plaintiffs by their counsel, and the defendant David Tyler, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs, it is decreed and ordered, That the defendant David Tyler do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste. THOS POLLARD, D. E. H. C.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. NOTICE is hereby given, that the trustees have appointed the 1st day of August next, for the payment of prizes drawn in the second class of the above Lottery; at which time they will be paid by the subscriber on application. All persons holding money on account of the said Lottery, are requested to make immediate payment to one of the trustees, or to deposit the same in the Bank of Virginia. GEORGE TUCKER, Acting Trustee. Richmond, June 17, 1805. w1A
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 2, 1806. 4w
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 2, 1806. 4w
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 2, 1806. 4w
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 2, 1806. 4w
THE subscribers in the UPPER APPOMATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 2, 1806. 4w
Satisfactory Proofs OF THE EFFICACY OF Doctor Church's COUGH DROPS. A medicine unequalled by any other in the world, since first discovered by Dr. Church; it has restored to health many thousands of the most emaciated objects, both Asthmatic and Consumptive that were ever known to exist both in Europe, America and the West Indies, and often when every other medicine had been used without effect, and the most eminent of the faculty consulted in vain. It is a sovereign, speedy and effectual remedy in Head Aches, Catarrhs, Shortness of breath, Ticklings in the throat, Tightness in the chest, Hooping Cough, Sore Throats, Wheezings, Congealed Phlegm, Spitting of Blood, Soreness in the breast and stomach, &c. &c. ASTHMAS AND CONSUMPTIONS. And all disorders of the breast and Lungs. Further proof of its efficacy, with a list of upwards of one thousand attested cases of cure, may be seen at the place of sale.
Copy of a letter from Captain HENRY. Dear Sir, In the year '95, I had the misfortune to break a blood vessel, which was succeeded by a severe complaint on my lungs, cough, shortness of breath, and spitting of matter and blood, with every other disagreeable symptom of a disorder of the lungs; indeed so affecting was this disorder, that I could not rest at night, nor could walk 200 yards in the day, without stopping to cough and rest myself a number of times. This disorder continued to increase upon me, until I was much wasted in body, and exceedingly weak. Seeing your advertisements in thy public papers, early in the late summer, I commenced taking your justly celebrated cough drops, which I persevered in the use of, for some time; I have now the happiness of informing you my lungs are perfectly sound; I have no shortness of breath, or spitting up of matter or of blood; my cough is a little troublesome in the morning, but no other time. I am Sir, Your's ever respectfully, WILLIAM HENRY. Garden-Street. New-York, April 3, 1799. New-York, July 10, 1798. To Dr. CHURCH,
SIR, For upwards of twelve years I have laboured under a severe cough, shortness of breath, spitting of matter from my lungs, and often clotted blood, until at length I was so reduced as to be unable to walk across my room, and owing to the violence of my cough and shortness of breath could get no rest day or night. Hearing of your excellent medicine, the Cough drops, I procured a bottle; I took a dose as soon as I got it, from which I found instantaneous relief, and by continuing it for three days, I blest God I am restored to perfect health. As I believe you have been the instrument in the hands of Providence by saving my life, I must intreat you to publish this for the benefit of any who may be in my situation, as I am confident it is one of the best medicines in the world for those complaints. I am, Sir, your grateful servant, NICHOLAS STAGG. Little Robinson Street
JUST RECEIVED, From Dr. CHURCH'S Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing-Office, a fresh supply of the following Patent Medicines: CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumpti ns . PATIROSIA LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c. CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c. ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache. VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache. THE BOTANICAL TEA. INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, For the cure of corns. CHURCH'S ANALYTIC FEMALE PILLS. SCOTCH OINTMENT, Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours without Mercury. ETE SALVE, for all disorders of the eyes. ANTISCORBUTIC TINCTURE, For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gum. ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS, For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy. VERMIFUGE LOZENGES, For destroying worms in children & grown persons. ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of Fits. CORDIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM, For nervous disorders, debility, inward weakness &c. &c. VEGETABLE LOTION, For the face and skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c. DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsia, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion, loss of appetite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels. THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS, For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c. HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS. ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT. ALSO, DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE VENEREAL Containing plain and easy directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that disease in both sexes; where every person may cure themselves at
A FEW COPIES OF THE American Clerk's Magazine, Or, POCKET CONVEYANCER, Are just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store
SECOND CLASS. Scheme of a Lottery, FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. (Tickets that drew blanks in Dollars. 9938 the first class & may be renewed 59,380 Red in this at ten dollars each, } 4685 Tickets at fifteen dolls. each, 70,275 10,623 129,655 Deduct loss on 2000 tickets, that drew prizes of fifteen dollars each, in first class, and may be renewed in this, at 2 1/4 dollars each, 4,500 Dollars 125,155 The number of prizes and order in which they stand, viz To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 prizes of 5,000 each 10,000 4 do 2,000 8,000 16 do 1,000 16,000 16 do 500 8,000 32 do 200 6,400 160 do 100 16,000 232 do 50 11,600 730 do 20 15,000 1 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 ticket, first draw after 1,000 tickets are out of the wheel, 500 1 do do do 2,000 500 1 do do do 3,000 500 1 do do do 4,000 500 1 do do do 5,000 500 1 do do do 6,000 500 1 do do do 7,000 10,000 1 do do do 8,000 500 1 do do do 9,000 500 1 do the last drawn ticket, a prize of 20,000 1,223 prizes. Dolls. 125,155 The prizes subject to a discount of only 10 per cent. 12,500 Expense of drawing, 2,500 Dolls. 10,000
The superiority of this scheme, to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see, that their chance for obtaining prizes, is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their intention of small prizes, may, by renewal, instantly give them several chances for a prize of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn PRIZES of fifteen dollars, in the First Class; as well as to those who drew BLANKS, INFORMATION IS NOW GIVEN, that the PRIZES, may, at their option, be renewed by tickets in this class—and their BLANKS, at ten dollars each: Provided such PRIZES and BLANKS with the CASH, is remitted, FREE OF POSTAGE, to ROBERT GREENHOW, merchant in Williamsburg, Agent and Treasurer; or WILLIAM NEWBURY, Post Master in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing; after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage, that may result to each adventurer, is added, the patriotic reasons, which induced the legislature to authorize this lottery, it is evidently hoped, that the disposition of tickets will soon enable the commissioners to certify that the drawing has commenced—Which event the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robert Greenhow, Agent and Treasurer. Williamsburg, June 10, 1805. w8t
Tickets may be had of Robert Greenhow, merchant in Williamsburg; and William Newbury, post master in Norfolk; who will, as opportunities offer, give them more extensive circulation, by placing them in the hands of others for disposition.
PROPOSALS For Publishing by Subscription, By Mathew Carey of Philadelphia, and Samuel Pleasants, jr. of Richmond, FERGUSON'S LECTURES ON SELECT SUBJECTS, In Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Optics, Geography, Astronomy, and Dialing. A New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged, WITH NOTES AND AN APPENDIX, ADAPTED TO THE PRESENT STATE OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. BY DAVID BREWSTER, A. M. REVISED, AND CORRECTED, BY ROBERT PATTERSON, Professor of Mathematics, and Teacher of Natural Philosophy, in the University of Pennsylvania.
TERMS. I. It is now at press, and will be published in July. II. It will be comprised in three volumes, two in octavo, of letter press, and one quarto volume, containing 48 Engravings. [N. B. This Edition, printed from the last London Edition of 1805, contains 350 pages of letter press, and 12 Engravings more than in any of the former ones, together with the life of the respectable author] III. Price to subscribers six Dollars. IV. Those who subscribe for nine copies, or procure nine subscribers, and pay for their books, shall have a copy gratis. May 20, 1806. (w1f)
NEW PUBLICATION. Just received at S. Pleasants' Book-store, near the Bridge, An entirely new and interesting work, ENTITLED, THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE COURT & CABINET OF ST. CLOUD, IN A SERIES OF LETTERS, From a resident in Paris to a nobleman in London. Written during the months of August, September and October, 1805. This work abounds in anecdotes, mostly original, highly piquant, and well related. The politician will find it a record of events which he could not obtain from any other source; and the desultory reader cannot fail to derive from it the greatest amusement. Poolsap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.