The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-08-11 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
VOLUME 4.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 11, 1807.
[NUMBER 27.]
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....101.
Richmond Prices Current.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include TOBACCO, WHEAT, FLOUR, CORN, BACON, BAR IRON, HEMP, WHISKEY.
TO RENT,
For a term of years, or for one year, A VALUABLE FARM, in the upper end of Hanover county...
DABNEY MINOR. ep6w.
On the first Saturday in September next, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, that valuable
TRACT OF LAND, FORMERLY the property of Owen Lewis, dec'd. situated in the county of Albemarle...
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, BY FITZWHYLSONN & POTTER,
A Treatise on the Nature and Subjects of CHRISTIAN BAPTISM.
LIKEWISE a new edition of the AMERICAN PRECEPTOR, and a general assortment of other School Books...
July 31. ep6w.
Europe.
LONDON, June 2.
The Swedish Gazettes contain a Bulletin from the head-quarters at Stralsund. It announces the honors conferred upon General Effen...
The Paris papers mention, that Gen. Michelon was surrounded and defeated by the Turks, with the loss of 5000 men and 25 pieces of cannon...
Gen. Molitor is arrived at Magdebourg, with his division, on his way from Italy to the Grand Army in Poland.
Expedition under General Crauford. We have received the subjoined account of the principal occurrences that took place after the expedition left England:
The expedition sailed from Port Praya Bay, St. Jago, in the evening of the 11th Jan. under convoy of the Spencer, 74, the hon. captain Stopford, commodore; Theseus, 74, captain Hope; Paulina sloop, 15, captain Lumley, and the Haughty brig, lieut. Mitchell.
Table with 2 columns: Corps, Effective. Corps include Royal Artill., 2 comp., 6th dragoon regt., 5th foot, 36th do., 45th do., 85th do., 95th or rifle regt.
The general ordered the troops to land by regiments, for the purpose of cleaning and while washing the transports and giving the men exercise.
BOSTON, July 30. By the Savannah, from Liverpool, arrived yesterday, we received our files of London papers to June 4.
Sun Office, 3 o'clock, P. M.—We stop the press to announce the receipt of foreign papers of a late date, from which we have made the following extracts:
FOR LONDON,
THE NEW COPPER FASTENED SHIP, POWHATAN. WILLIAM COTTLE, MASTER. Burthen about 500 Hds. Tobacco.
August 4. 4w.
FOR LIVERPOOL,
THE FINE AMERICAN SHIP, CHARLES. W. W. PARROTT, Master. Burthen 450 Hds. Tobacco.
Pickett, Pollard & Johnston, or Overton Anderson.
Who have imported in said Ship, One hundred Crates of well assorted Liverpool WARE, which they offer for sale on moderate terms.
Richmond, August 7. ep2w.
WANTED,
A SHIP of about 250 hogheads burthen, to load with Tobacco, for Falmouth, and a market in Great Britain or Ireland.
PICKETT, POLLARD & JOHNSTON. Richmond, Aug. 7th, 1807. 2w
THE partnership under the firm of James C. Anthony & Co. having expired agreeable to the terms of the same...
JAMES C. ANTHONY. DAVID BULLOCK. Richmond, 7th Aug. 1807.
THE Subscriber intends doing business on the same terms as was carried on by James C. Anthony & Co.
JAMES C. ANTHONY. 7th Aug. 1807. 3w
FOR SALE,
THE following PROPERTY, belonging to Robert Alexander, Esq. of Woodford county, in the State of Kentucky:—A LOT OF GROUND, in the City of Richmond...
Wm. HAY, Attorney in fact for ROBERT ALEXANDER. Richmond, Aug. 7th, 1807. epif
WANTED,
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, AN OVERSEER.—None need apply but one who can come well recommended for honesty, sobriety, industry & a thorough knowledge of farming.
EDWIN JAMES HARVIE. 7w
DRUMS, Fife, Swords, Belts, Hats, Epaulettes, Stocks and Cockades, to be had at Enoch Sellmans Jewelry Store.
August 7. tf.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia district...
BEN. MOSBY, D. M.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. 238
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT an adjournment of the general meeting of Stock Holders has been made to the first Monday in next month...
JAS. BRANDER, CLK. 1m.
FOR SALE,
By EDWARD HALLAM, THREE Hundred Barrels good merchantable CORN. Also, a few Thousand Wt. Salt Pe. & BACON. July 1. tf.
Augsburg, May 18.—We expect here to-morrow, the French Horse Chasseurs and Cuirassiers: they will be followed by the Spanish regiment of Guadalajara, and several other regiments.
So much has been said lately of negotiations, and the reports which have been circulated are contradictory...
It is however generally believed that the negotiations are not so far advanced as was believed. They say, that the Emperor Napoleon, always anxious to employ all the means in his power to prevent the effusion of blood, had proposed Peace to the Emperor of Russia...
June 3.—Upon General Benningsen has the chief command of the Allied Army been conferred. The Emperor Alexander, after expressing in General Orders his entire approbation of the conduct of General Benningsen...
June 4.—His Majesty completes this day the 65th year of his age. With the exception of his eye-light which is still bad, his Majesty's general health is as good as it has been at any period of his reign.
Major Morgan, who was the bearer of the last dispatches from Lord Hutchinson, is an officer no less distinguished for his intelligence than his bravery & skill.
Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, upon his return from America, and hoisting his flag at Portsmouth, was presented to his Majesty on the 4th June.
A letter from Poole, dated June 2, says—On Saturday last, we had one of the heaviest gales of wind at N.E. that has ever been known at this season...
The French have devoted uncommon labor to strengthen their positions in Prussia, the banks of the Loge from Marienwerder to the Brausen lake, and thence to the Pregel...
ADMIRALTY COURT—DOCTORS' COMMISSION.
June 3.—This day the Right Hon. Sir William Scott, proceeded to the adjudication of the following case:
Rolla.—Coffin, master.—This American ship, laden with a cargo of hides, and bound from Monte Video to New-York, was seized (on the ground of a breach of blockade) in the River Plate, on the 20th of November, 1806...
Royal Navy.—Progression of strength.—It appears from an authentic Memoir, that in the year 1438, under Edward VI, the number of vessels was 53, and the tonnage 11,268.
British Navy.—By the official report of the distribution of the British Naval Force, down to this day, it appears, that there are now at sea 83 sail of the line, seven ships from 50 to 44 guns, 121 frigates, 141 sloops, and 168 gun brigs, &c. making a total of 523 ships of war...
June 4.
A letter from an officer at the Cape of Good Hope, dated March 25th, says, I embrace the opportunity of the Theseus, which is ordered home, to give you the news of this place.
The arrival of Gen. Crauford's force here has made a great deal of bustle. Many of the officers of this expedition who had been at this place before were astonished at the great improvements which the Dutch had been making and which are now carrying on with great spirit.
An order has been issued by the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, prohibiting British officers and soldiers from marrying in Dutch families. This regulation is a grievous disappointment to the lovers of the settlement, who had hoped, in their turn, to subdue their conquerors.
Gen. Beresford, it is said, is to return to the South American army.
It is now certain, from the statement of all the popular publications, that the present administration will continue a shorter time in power than the late:—the difference of opinion which appears to exist among the junta, must convince the world of their inexperience and inability to conduct the helm of the great country.
It is said, on respectable authority, that of the members already returned to the New Par-
liament, there are 141 who voted on Mr. Bland's motion, and 15 New Members, with sentiments declared and directly hostile to the New Administration; and it is expected that in the result of the Election for Ireland and Scotland, 50 Irish members, and 14 or 16 Scotch Members, will be added to the number—A minority at which Ministers may tremble!
The recall of the Swedish Minister is about his own request, but his Excellency will not leave this country before the arrival of M. D'Adlerberg, who is appointed his successor, and who was at Gottenburgh, preparing to embark for this country when the last mail came away.
St. Helena was in want of every necessary at the late arrival of the Perseverance store ship; the settlement had been on short allowance for several weeks. The project of obtaining supplies of cattle from the coast of Benguela has not succeeded as the cattle died soon after their being landed.
The race of elephants, it is said, lately increased to such a degree in Sooloos, as to threaten to depopulate the province. At the close of the last harvest the Natives assembled from all quarters, for the purpose of destroying them, and during a short period killed several thousands.
[FROM OUR LONDON PAPERS.]
EXTRACT
FROM LORD HOWICK'S SPEECH, To the Electors of Northumberland.
Gentlemen, the late administration has been accused of inattention to the shipping interest of the country, (I with now to be understood as addressing myself more particularly to the freeholders from Newcastle and Shields), I should be very happy if any gentleman would come forward and state in what manner the shipping interest has been neglected.
Translated from late French Papers.
Berlin, May 30.—The nomination by the King of Prussia of Hardenberg as his prime minister, is unfavourable to peace; as the Emperor has heretofore refused to treat with him.
Hamburg, June 3.—The Russian Gazette of May 9, contains a list of 128 officers killed in the field of battle, and 15 that have died of their wounds.
The Warsaw Gazette May 27, contains the following article: A courier arrived here yesterday from Constantinople, and brought official news that the English had been beaten in Egypt, and forced to re-embark.
Sorties are still often made from Neiss, but all are unsuccessful.
Dantzic, June 3.—The Emperor returned from hence yesterday. The damage done to houses in this place by the siege, is estimated at 12 millions.
Hague, June 8.—Hope and Co. of Amsterdam, have undertaken to negotiate a loan of 30,000,000 of florins for Spain.
The hopes of peace have revived since the fall of Dantzic.
For some time the interest on our debt has been paid with the greatest exactitude.
Paris, June 13.—Our court is to go into mourning for 20 days, for the death of the Empress of Austria.
An illumination is ordered to-morrow night for the taking of Dantzic.
FROM THE PARIS ARGUS OF JUNE 4.
The capture of Dantzic which may now be looked upon as certain, is the last operation, and in a manner the close of the fine winter campaign which the emperor Napoleon has just made.
ry kind which nature and the enemy opposed to him in an unknown country, to preserve all the advantages of the campaign of 1806; but he has gained new triumphs, which would alone immortalize any general.
Besides that this conquest gives sixty thousand men more to the French army, it secures its rear and henceforth guarantees it against all the attempts which the enemy might have made to thwart its operations.
Prussia has lost all her fates in supporting the cause of England, and no doubt the unfortunate Frederick feels at this day very bitter regrets at having himself given the first signal of war as impolitic as it has been fatal to him.
England is, therefore, the only one of the coalised powers who thinks it her interest to continue the war. As passion is blind, it is difficult ever to entertain a hope of bringing her to consider her true interest where she is accustomed to see only the object of an implacable hatred.
West-Indies.
NORFOLK, August 6.
The following are the remarks of the Bermuda Gazette of July 18th, on the infamous British outrage. It is not at all surprising to hear such doctrines from this notorious quarter, this nest of pirates.
BERMUDA, July 18.
A considerable sensation has been excited in the United States, in consequence of the attack, made on the 22d June, by his majesty's ship Leopard, upon the United States' frigate Chesapeake, to recover four men who had deserted from H. M. S. Melampus...

it aff-in-like captain Humphrey's, to send a copy of his orders to captain Barron, and to allow him half an hour to decide, whether he would oblige them to be executed? Was it piratical for the commander of a king's ship to obey the orders of his superior officer? But it seems it was cowardly in captain Humphrey to attack the Chesapeake, when her powder was damp, and her cables coiled over her guns.
In the first place, how was capt. H. to imagine that any ship of war could be in a state, to make it necessary to plead her insobedience and want of discipline as an excuse for a partial resistance. But in the next place, if capt. H. had known this, could he have assigned it as a reason to his commanding officer, for not obeying his orders? Capt. Barron had his choice; either to give up the men, or to be fired into: and he preferred the latter.
There have been several instances, of captains of British ships of war, allowing their crews to be examined by officers of American States' ships, in search of deserters.
If Congress meets immediately, it is not improbable, that in their passion, they might have declared war. Such an event would be much to be deprecated; but should it unfortunately be the case, it will not be difficult to decide who were the aggressors.
CHARLESTON, July 23. A Portuguese frigate from Rio Janeiro, was spoke June 17, lat. 23, long. 62, who informed, that the British had re-taken Buenos-Ayres.
Extracts of letters from Havana, dated July 10, 1807, to a respectable Mercantile House in this city.
"An order was issued yesterday from the Intendant, to the Collector of the Customs, to examine all goods in the Custom-House at present, and such as may enter hereafter, with instructions to detain, for the present, such as may appear to be of English manufacture, until further orders. This is the first step towards a general prohibition of English manufactures; but we presume it hardly possible, that our government will proceed to extremities until due notice shall have been given to your merchants through the medium of your newspapers."
"The order we mentioned in our of the 10th, has been put into execution, and all the English merchandise or manufactures in the Custom-House have been detained; but we apprehend they will be dispatched, and that for some time to come their introduction will be winked at. This step of our government has its origin in the High Admiral's order, published in your papers, for we understand it has not been received here officially: but until your merchants get further advices on this subject, they will do well to suspend their shipments of English goods."
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. There have been several rumors afloat, within these few days, of important intelligence from Europe, but we cannot trace them to any source: one informed that there had been a great battle, between the grand armies, in which the Russians were defeated with immense loss; another, that there had been no battle, but that a continental peace and armed neutrality had been entered into.
These rumors have arisen perhaps, from the great probability of one or other of the events having taken place. We have been for some time in expectation of hearing something of the kind, and we think it will not be long before we shall learn either the complete overthrow of the Russians, or their acquiescence in the terms of the conqueror.
We are surprised, indeed, to find any one entertaining an expectation of a different issue. The genius of the French chief, his uniform success, the force, enthusiasm & discipline of his army, form a striking contrast with the inexperienced emperor of Russia, the divisions among his generals, the constant defeat of his army, & their inferiority in enthusiasm and discipline. The numbers of the troops on either side, we put out of the question; and certainly every advantage of position, resources and vigor are on the side of the French. The loss of Dantzic, and of all the actions undertaken for its relief, must have infused a spirit of confidence into one army and proportionably depressed the other. To risk a battle, under such circumstances, would be setting up the imperial crown of Russia as the prize, to the victor; there would be no subsequent action.
Since the battle of Eylau, Bonaparte has kept his immense army in an enemy's country and supported by their means, but his inactivity has been as fatal as his arms would have been—he has had leisure to engage Persia and Turkey in his cause, he has brought these immense powers upon the undivided possessions of Russia, and he has compelled the emperor of Russia to remain in Poland looking on, inactive, and unable either to fight the French or succour his provinces. He may remain inactive, he need not strike a blow, and the Turks will do everything for him—by way of waste the Russian territory, carry off its inhabitants, and release from allegiance the tribes of Tartars and others who rejected the yoke of Catherine, and did not change under her successors. Madnefs alone can have induced the emperor of Russia to commence a battle, and the probability is that Bonaparte will not seek one, for he can secure all he aims at without it. Whether those, who murdered the father of Alexander, will have influence enough to drive him to ruin, there is no possibility of knowing, as they always claimed a victory as Eylau, they may demand another appeal to arms, but if they should, the issue will not be doubtful!—Bonaparte appears to have made every arrangement of skill and prudence to secure success, and left little to chance.
Besides harassing Russia, without an effort, Bonaparte has developed another of his views upon the north of Europe, and upon England—he raised up a new power on the Baltic, in the person of one of his generals; he has laid the foundation for an influence, which will be fatal to England; he has formed a kingdom out of the conquered territories of Prussia, part of Pomerania, and ancient Poland; and he has seized by force of arms, the very territory which Russia and Prussia had partitioned from the Poles. This new power will, from its situation, necessarily become a naval and commercial one; it will comprehend the principal of the Hanse towns, and possess means and advantages for commerce and ship building, of the utmost consequence to France. Future events, indeed, will alone develop the foundations of the policy, which has thus laid the foundation for so great an influence in the north, and for placing as it were a French province on the very spot of all others to be dreaded by Britain.
The wisdom of Denmark has preserved it from the fate of Prussia, and from forming a part of this new power; Sweden, we suspect, will lose her possessions in Pomerania—if she had been wife as Denmark, she might not only have preserved them, but recovered Livonia and the other territories wrested from her by the Russians. We had expected that to Denmark would be added sufficient territory to create her weight in the north; but the establishment of a new power is preferred. As for Prussia it is effectually at the mercy of the conqueror; and it will never be recovered by Prussia, as Bonaparte found it.
In all these arrangements, it is impossible not to see the principal aim of the man who has made them—he has never lost sight of England, every battle and every treaty hastens her fall. No one can calculate on any terms being granted to England now, more favorable than those upon which peace might have been made three years ago; the triumphs of the French must necessarily have encircled their pride and pretensions, while England has done nothing but plunder on the ocean, and devastate some of the Spanish colonies. She has set predatory squadrons to Egypt, Sicily, Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, Buenos Ayres, &c. scattering her forces, losing the power to execute any one measure of consequence, and all to no ultimate purpose, for France never will make peace but on condition of every colony being surrendered.
As to an armed neutrality, or rather a coalition of the powers of the north with France against England, that must be the consequence of the war as well as of peace on the continent; for there will be no peace, until the rights of neutrals shall be acknowledged and guaranteed—that, and that alone, is the object, of the war, and the world are interested in the success.
Aurora.
TRANSLATIONS. From Paris papers to the 14th of June, received by the arrival of the ship Hare at N. York, in 45 days from Bordeaux.
PARIS, June 12. Yesterday, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in execution of the orders of his majesty, the Emperor and King, his serene highness the Prince, Arch Chancellor of the Empire repaired to the Senate.
His serene highness was received with the usual ceremony, and having taken his seat—said, GENTLEMEN, I bring you a message from his majesty the Emperor and King, and letters patent, given the 28th May last, in the Imperial Camp at Finkenhein. These letters confer the title of hereditary Duke of Dantzic on the Marshal Lefebvre, prior of the Senate.
The message further enhances the high distinction of the noble and affecting exposition of the motives that have determined it. The military career of the Marshal Lefebvre, so long illustrious, will be forever memorable by the siege of Dantzic, and by the brilliant success which has terminated it. His majesty could not recompense in a more worthy manner, ancient and numerous services, at the same time that it prepares just subjects of emulation to those who will one day succeed to the dignity which the marshal Lefebvre has just received.
Afterwards was read the following papers: Extract from the minutes of the Secretary of State. From our Imperial Camp of Finkenhein, the 28th May, 1807. Napoleon, Emperor of the French and King of Italy.
We have decreed and do decree as follows: The Senate shall assemble the 11th of June in the usual place of its sittings. (Signed) NAPOLEON. We have decreed and do decree as follows: Our Cousin the Arch Chancellor of the Empire shall preside over the Senate, which shall assemble the 11th of June in the usual place of its sittings. (Signed) NAPOLEON.
Message of his Majesty the Emperor and King. SENATORS, By our decrees of the 30th March in the year 1806, we have instituted Duties, to recompense the great services, both civil and Military, which may be rendered us, to give fresh staws to our Throne, and to encircle our crown with new lustre. It belongs to us, the care of securing the state and the fortune of the families, which devote themselves entirely to our service, and who constantly sacrifice their interest to ours. The permanent honors, the legitimate, honorable and glorious fortune that we will to give those who have rendered us eminent services, whether in the civil or military career, will contrast with the illegal hidden shameful fortune of those who in the exercise of their functions, only seek their interest, instead of keeping in view that of our people and the good of our service. Without doubt the conscientiousness of having done our duty, and the benefits attached to our esteem, suffice to keep a good Frenchman in the path of honor, but the order of society is so constituted, that to apparent distinction, to a large fortune are attached a consideration and a lustre with which we desire those of our subjects to be surrounded, who are great by their talents, their services and their character. The first gift of man. He who has the most seconded us in the first stage of our reign, and who, after having rendered services in every circumstance of his Military career, has just united his name to a memorable siege, in which he has displayed talents and brilliant courage, has appeared to us meritorious and illustrious distinction, we are desirous of conferring an epoch so honorable to our arms, & by letters patent which we have charged our cousin the arch chancellor to communicate to you, we have created our cousin the marshal and Senator Lefebvre Duke of Dantzic. May this title, borne, by his descendants retrace to them, the virtues of their father, and may they acknowledge themselves worthy of it, if ever they prefer the cowardly repulse and idleness of the great city, to the perils and noble dust of camps, if their first sentiment cease to be for the country and for us, may none of them terminate his career, without having shed his blood for the glory and honor of our superb France: may they in the name they bear, never see a privilege, but duties towards our people and on these condition, our protection and that of our successors will distinguish them at all times.
Senators—We feel a sentiment of satisfaction in thinking that the first letters patent, which in consequence of our Senators consultum of the 14th August, 1806, ought to be inscribed on your registers, confer the service of your Prator.
GIVEN in our imperial camp of Finkenhein, the 28th May, 1807. NAPOLEON. FLUSHING, June 6. A ship arrived to-day in our port, reports, having met near the heights of Zoutman, an English Fleet composed of vessels of war & transports, sailing north-westerly with the wind at west; it is should be the expedition from Yarmouth, everything is ready to give it a suitable reception; but it is supposed nothing further will be done by them, except making a vain parade. The reduction of Dantzic has besides happened in time to furnish a pretext for returning into port.
We shall be happy to find that the late ferocious insurrection at Malta, was confined solely to the foreign regiments stationed in that island, and was unconnected with any latent cause or disorder existing among the Maltese. The circumstances of the mutiny lead to the conjectures that the mutineers entertained expectations of support. The attention of the late ministers had been directed to the state of this island, and had they continued in office, a change would probably have taken place in the present system of its civil government, by which the tranquility of the island would have been secured. The possession of this island is so important to Great Britain, particularly after what has so recently occurred in the Mediterranean, that we hope due consideration will be given to this subject; and we trust that our providential escape from a loss of this island, will induce the partisans of the new ministry to forget for a moment their horror of 'no popery,' and their alarms at the 'danger of the church,' in order to consider perils much more serious which await us abroad, while we are occupied like the Greeks of the Eastern Empire, in religious disputes amongst ourselves.
Domestic. VERMONT AS SHE SHOULD BE. Notwithstanding the remote situation from the scene of the late outrage upon our national sovereignty, this hardy race of mountaineers are all alive to the general sensations of indignation and resentment and will form a solid and powerful phalanx, against a vulnerable point of poor deluded England: we venture to predict, that not a single soldier of Vermont will wait to be drafted into the service now required. Baum's mercenary slaves were once taught a solemn lesson, which has probably been related to British children, and they may rest assured the lads of these climes will not tarnish the laurels their fathers gathered on the hills of Wallloomsack. The bravery and patriotism of the united body of FREE men that cluster our mountain's sides, are not to be questioned, and the finger of vengeance points with the needle. [Epitome of the world—Bennington.]
BOSTON, July 31. MORE VEXATION. We have seen a letter from a very intelligent American in London, which states that Mr. Armstrong had left Paris, to wait on Buonaparte, at his Headquarters; that our difficulties at the courts of St. Cloud and Madrid became more and more involved; and that it was evident Talleyrand intended no accommodation should take place, between us and Spain. Repertory.
WASHINGTON August 5. There is not, we believe, the least foundation for the rumor of an engagement between the U. States frigate Constitution and a British ship of war, in the Mediterranean. Nat. In. In the following curious talk we think we perceive a new evidence of British animity!—as well as what we may expect from our friends on the frontier. Americans are alone considered as objects of hatred by the Great Spirit, and no ardent spirits, forsooth, ought to be drunk by the Indians, except such as comes from Montreal! It is impossible to view such extravagance as flowing from the unprejudiced mind of the savage. It can only be ascribed to the interested views of a foreign trading company, or to the instructions or countenance of the government from which that company emanates. SUBSTANCE of a talk delivered at Le Maquatois, entrance of Lake Michigan, by the Indian Chief Le Maquatois, or the Trout, May 4th, 1807, as coming from the first man whom God created, said to be now in the Shawanese country, addressed to all the different tribes of Indians.
Le Maquatois holding in his hand eight fringes of old wampum, four white and four blue, said— Brothers—These fringes of wampum come from the Great Spirit. Do not despise them, for he knows every thing. They are to go all round the earth till they are lost. They were sent to you by the FIRST MAN he created, with these words: Children—I was asleep, when the Great Spirit, addressing himself to another spirit, said: I have closed my Book of accounts with man, and am going to destroy the earth; but first I will awaken, from the sleep of the dead, the first man I created: he is wise, and let us hear if he has ought to say. He then awoke me, and told me what he was about to do. I looked round the world and saw my RED CHILDREN had greatly degenerated; that they had become scattered and miserable. When I saw this, I was grieved on their account, and asked leave of the Great Spirit, to come and see if I could reclaim them. I requested the Great Spirit to grant, in case they should listen to my voice, that the world might yet fulfill, for the period of three full lives. And my request was granted.
Now, therefore, my CHILDREN, listen to my voice, it is that of the Great Spirit! If you hearken to my counsel, and follow my instructions for four years, there will then be two DAYS of DARKNESS, during which I shall travel unseen through the land, and cause the animals, such as they were formerly, when I created them, to come forth out of the earth. The Great Spirit bids me address you in his own words, which are these. "My Children—you are to have very little intercourse with the whites. They are not your father, as you call them; but your brethren—I AM YOUR FATHER. When you call me so, you do well, I am the father of the English, of the French, of the Spaniards, and of the Indians; I created the first man, who was the common father of all these people as well as yourselves, and it is through him, whom I have awakened from his long sleep, that I now address you. But the Americans I did not make. They are not my children, but the children of the evil spirit. They grew from the scum of the great water, when it was troubled by the evil spirit, and the froth was driven into the woods by a strong east wind, they are numerous, but I hate them. They are unjust; they have taken away your lands, which were not made for them."
My Children—The whites I placed on the other side of the Great Lake, that they might be a separate people. To them I gave different manners, customs, animals, vegetables, &c. for their use. To them I have given cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry for themselves only. You are not to keep any of these animals, nor to eat of their meat. To you I have given the deer, the bear, and all wild animals, and the fish that swim in the river, and the corn that grows in the fields, for your own use; and you are not to give your meat or your corn to the whites to eat. My Children—you may slay the whites when you meet them, but must not shake hands. You must not get drunk; it is a great sin. Old men and chiefs may drink a little pure spirits, such as comes from Montreal! But you must not drink one drop of Whiskey. It is the drink of the evil spirit. It was not made by me, but by the Americans. It is poison. It makes you sick. It burns your insides. Neither are you on any account to eat bread, it is the food of the whites. My Children—you must plant corn* for yourselves, for your wives, and for your children, and when you do it, you are to help each other, but plant no more than is necessary for your own use. You must not sell it to the whites. It was not made for them. I made all the trees of the forest for your use; but the maple I love best, because it yields sugar for your little ones. You must make it only for them, but sell none to the whites. They have another sugar, which was made expressly for them; besides by making too much you spoil the trees, and give them pain by cutting and hacking them, for they have a feeling like yourselves. If you make more than is necessary for your own use, you shall die, and the maple will yield no more water. If a white man is a starving, you may sell him a very little corn,
or a very little sugar, but it must be by measure and by weight. My Children—you are indebted to the white traders, but you must pay them no more than half their credits, because they have cheated you. You must buy them in skins, guns, canoes, &c. but not in meat, corn or sugar. You must not degenerate like the whites, nor wear hats like them, but pluck out your hair, as in ancient times, and wear the feather of the eagle on your heads; and when the weather is not severe, you must go naked, excepting the breech cloth; and when you are clothed, it must be in skins, or leather of your own dressing. My Children—you complain that the animals of the forest are few and scattered. How should it be otherwise? You destroy them yourselves, for their skins only, and leave their bodies to rot, or give the best pieces to the whites. I am displeased when I see this, and take them back to the earth, that they may not come to you again. You must kill no more animals than are necessary to feed & clothe you; and you are to keep but one dog, because, by keeping too many, you starve them. My Children—Your women must not live with the traders, or other white men, unless they are lawfully married. But I do not like even this; because my white and red children were thus marked, with different colours, that they might be a separate people. Here follow certain regulations respecting courtship and marriage; as also respecting the purification of women at certain periods, which are too minutely detailed to be repeated. The Great Spirit also directs them all to bathe at certain periods, to wash away their sins, upon the observance of which regulations, they are to be pardoned four times for the same offence; such as stealing, getting drunk, or the like; but the fifth time, says the Great Spirit, "you shall surely die."
Your wife men [or conjurors] have had medicine in their bags. They must throw away their medicine bags, and when the medicine is in blossom, collect it itself and pure. You must make no feasts to the evil spirits of the earth; but only to the good spirits of the air. You are no more to dance the Wabano, nor the Poigan, or pipe dance. I did not put you on the earth to dance those dances, but you are to dance naked, with your bodies painted, and with the Poiganamugum [war club] in your hands. You must all have this weapon and never leave it behind you. When you dance thus, I shall always look on with pleasure. You are to make yourselves Paka Toananas, (or crookes) which you must always carry with you, and amuse yourselves often with that game. [A kind of that ball common among the savages, which require great agility.] Your women must have also handsome Paka quanaquas that they may play also; for I made you to amuse yourselves, and I am delighted when I see you happy. You are, however, never to go to war against each other, but to cultivate peace between your different tribes, that they may become one great people. My Children—No Indian must ever sell run to Indians. It makes him rich, but when he dies he becomes very wretched. You bury him with all his wealth and ornaments about him, and as he goes along the path of the dead, they fall from him; he stops to take them up, and they become dust. He at least arrives almost at the place of rest, and then crumbles into dust himself. But those, who by their labour furnish themselves with necessaries only, when they die are happy; and, when they arrive at the land of the dead, will find their wigwam furnished with every thing they had on earth. (Thus far the Great Spirit.)
Now, my children, said the first created man, listen what I am about to add. The Great Spirit then opened a door, shewing me a bear and a deer, both very small, and very lean, and said: look here, my son! these are the animals that are now on the earth; the Red People have spoiled them by killing them too young, and giving their meat to the whites, and also by greasing themselves with their fat, which is very wrong. The women, when they grease their bodies, or their hair, should do it only with the fat of the smaller animals: of racoons, of otters, of snakes, &c. The Great Spirit then opened another door, and shewed me a bear and deer extremely fat, and of a very extraordinary size, saying, "look here my son! These are the animals I placed on the earth when I created you."
Now, my children, listen to what I say, and let it sink into your ear—it is the orders of the Great Spirit. My Children—you must not speak of this talk to the whites. It must be hidden from them. I am now on the earth sent by the Great Spirit to instruct you. Each village must send me two or more Principal Chiefs to represent to you that you may be taught. The bearer of this talk will point out to you the path to my wigwam, I could not come myself to Arbre Croche, because the world is changed from what it was; it is broken, and leans down; and as it declines the Chippewas and all beyond will fall off and die; therefore you must come see me and be instructed, in order to prevent it. Those villages which do not listen to this talk, and send me two deputies will be cut off from the race of the earth. My Children—you must plant corn* for yourselves, for your wives, and for your children, and when you do it, you are to help each other, but plant no more than is necessary for your own use. You must not sell it to the whites. It was not made for them. I made all the trees of the forest for your use; but the maple I love best, because it yields sugar for your little ones. You must make it only for them, but sell none to the whites. They have another sugar, which was made expressly for them; besides by making too much you spoil the trees, and give them pain by cutting and hacking them, for they have a feeling like yourselves. If you make more than is necessary for your own use, you shall die, and the maple will yield no more water. If a white man is a starving, you may sell him a very little corn,
NORFOLK, August 7, CAPTAIN R. TAYLOR, who went down to the Triumph on public business, returned this morning; from him we learn that the Triumph in the bay, and the Columbine in the Roads, are the only British ships in our waters. With Captain Taylor, went down the proprietors of some negroes that had got on board the Triumph, where Sir Thomas Hardy detained them until they could be identified and claimed, which being done, they were delivered to their owners. It is but justice in us to state, that all the gentlemen who have gone down on business with Sir Thomas Hardy, speak in terms of the highest respect for his character, and of the polite attention which he manifests to them. Ledger. Mr. Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury, arrived in Philadelphia last Monday. Mr. Erskine, British minister, arrived there on Tuesday.
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 11th August. TRIAL OF AARON BURR, (continued by adjournment and held at the Capitol in the Hall of the House of Delegates,) for High Treason against the United States. FRIDAY, August 7. The following new witnesses appeared this day: Lieut. Swaringen, William McFarlane and Lewis Kerr. Mr. Hay observed, that he had nothing more to submit to the court; and that he hoped all the material witnesses would be present on Monday, and enable him to prosecute the Trial. MONDAY, August 10. HERMAN BLANNERHASSET was this day brought into Court. The following gentlemen appeared and were recognized: Return I. Meigs, Maurice P. Bell, Capt. Charles Duvall, James Taylor, Tunis Dits, Bennett Cook, Hezekiah Lewis, and G. B. Vanhorne. Mr. Wirt moved the Court to discharge Dr. Wardlaw, one of the Venire. His wife was in extreme danger, and required the assistance for a voyage. The veal would fall tomorrow. Justice—is the Court to understand that there is no objection to this measure?—Mr. Burr—if the remark be addressed to me, Sir, I can only say, that I shall remain passive during the transaction.—Dr. Wardlaw was then dismissed. Mr. McRae also moved the discharge of Mr. Randolph Harrison, whose extreme indisposition was attested by a certificate from Dr. Adams. Mr. H. was accordingly dismissed in the same manner. Mr. Hay moved that H. Blannerhasset be arraigned for high treason: which Mr. Botts opposed on the ground that he had not been furnished with a copy of the indictment for three days. After some desultory conversation on this circumstance, Mr. Botts requested that Mr. B. might be re-conducted to the Penitentiary, as he was extremely indisposed, and the heat nearly overpowered him. No opposition was made, and Mr. B. was accordingly re-conducted to his prison. At Mr. Hay's request, the panel of the Jury was called over by the Deputy-Marshal, and also, at Mr. Burr's request, the list of the Witnesses, whom he had subpoenaed for the purpose of investigating the qualification of some of the Venire. Mr. Hay read a certificate from Dr. Upshaw, stating that Mr. James Henderson is sick of a bilious fever and incapable of attending. Mr. McRae then read a certificate from Dr. Greenhow, showing that David Bullock, Esq., one of the Venire was prevented by indisposition from discharging his duties. Mr. B. was accordingly excused. The Clerk informed Mr. Burr, that he was at liberty to challenge such of the Venire as he might object to. Mr. Burr begged leave to inform the Jurors, who were within hearing, that a great number of them may have formed and expressed opinions about him, which might disqualify them from serving on this occasion: He expected that as they came up, they would discharge the duties of conscientious men, and candidly state all these objections.—The Deputy-Marshal then summoned
1. Hezekiah Bucky—Mr. Botts. We challenge you for cause. Have you ever formed and expressed an opinion about the guilt of Col. Burr? Mr. Bucky. I have not, Sir, since I have been subpoenaed.—Q. Had you before? A. I had formed one before in my own mind. Mr. Hay wished that the question of the opinion could assume a more precise and definite form. If this question were proposed to this panel and to every other man, he would venture to predict, that there could not be a jury selected in the state of Virginia; because he did not believe that there was a single man in the state, qualified to become a juryman, who had not in some form or other, made up and declared an opinion on the conduct of the prisoner. The transactions in the west had excited universal curiosity; and there was no man who had not seen and decided on the documents relative to them. Do gentlemen contend, that in a case so peculiarly interesting to all, the mere declaration of an opinion is sufficient to disqualify a juryman? A doctrine of this sort would at once acquit the prisoner; for where is the jury that could try him? Such a doctrine amounts to this: that a man need only do enough to draw down the public attention upon him and he would immediately effect his discharge. Mr. H. concluded with a hope, that the question would assume a more definite form; he should not pretend to decide the form on which it should be proposed; but it was a privilege to which every court is entitled, and one which the court had exercised, that had presided in the case of James P. Callender. Mr. Botts considered it as a misfortune ever to be deplored, that in this country and in this case, there had been too general an expression of the public sentiment, and that this generality of opinion would disqualify many; but he had never entertained a doubt, until the prosecution had avowed it, that twelve men might be found in Virginia, capable of deciding this question, with the strictest impartiality. He still trusted that the Attorney for the United States was mistaken; that the catastrophe was not completely fixed; and that every man in the state had not pledged himself to convict Col. B. whether right or wrong. He was not present at the trial of J. T. Callender; but all America had heard the question which was then propounded to the jury; and that was: whether he had made up and expressed an opinion respecting the guilt of the prisoner. Mr. Hay would put Mr. Botts right in a matter of fact. The court would recollect that on the trial of Callender, the question was not whether the juryman had found and expressed an opinion on that case generally; but on the subject matter that was to be tried, and couched in the indictment. The question then in the present case should be: Have you formed and expressed an opinion on the point at issue, that is, whether A. B. is guilty of treason? On the trial of Callender, the court would particularly recollect, that Mr. John Bassett having objected to himself, because he had read the libelous publication, was actually overruled, because it was not on the book itself, but on the subject matter of the indictment, that he was called upon to say, whether he had ever expressed an opinion. Mr. Burr declared there was a material distinction between that and the present case. Mr. Bassett's acknowledging that he had seen the book did not disqualify him from serving on the jury; in the same manner the person who had seen a murder would not be an incompetent juror in the prosecution for that crime. But if a man's pretended to decide upon the guilt of a prisoner upon mere rumour, he would manifest such a levity and was of mind, it would effectually disqualify him. Mr. Bucky however

Miscellany.
From Billing's Liverpool Advertiser.
SINGULAR INSANITY.
The following Anecdote is singular, that though it is not without its parallel, both in ancient and modern times, it might be treated as a romance, were it not related on the authority of very respectable testimony—Madame De Haster, a German lady, who resides at Paris:— “The enthusiasm of a girl from Provence, has lately occupied my mind. It was a singular occurrence, which I shall never forget. I was present at the National Museum, when this girl entered the Salle de Apollon; she was tall and elegantly formed, and in all the bloom of health. I was struck with her air, and my eyes involuntarily followed her steps. I saw her start as she cast her eyes on the statue of Apollo, and stood before it as if struck by lightning. Gradually her eyes sparkled with sensibility. She had before looked calmly around the hall. Her whole frame seemed to be electrified, as if a transformation had taken place within her, and it has since appeared that a transformation had indeed taken place, and that her youthful breast had imbibed a powerful, alas! fatal passion. I remarked, that her companion, (an elder sister, it seems) could not force her to leave the statue but with much entreaty; and she left the hall with tears in her eyes, and all the expression of tender sorrow. I set out the very same evening for Montmorency.”
“I returned to Paris at the end of August, and visited immediately the magnificent collection of antiques. I recollected the girl from Provence, and thought I might perhaps meet with her again; but I never saw her afterwards, though I went frequently. At length I met with one of the attendants, who, I recollected, had observed her with the same attentive curiosity which I had felt, and I enquired after her. ‘Poor girl,’ said the old man, ‘that was a sad visit for her.’ She came almost every day afterwards to look at the statue, and she would sit still, with her hands folded in her lap, staring at the image; and when her friends forced her away, it was always with tears that she left the hall. In the middle of May she brought, whenever she came, a basket of flowers, and placed it on the mosaic steps—One morning early she contrived to get into the room before the usual hour of opening it, and we found her within the gate, sitting on the steps, almost fainting and exhausted. The hall was scented with the perfume of flowers, and she had elegantly thrown over the statue a large veil of India mullin, with golden fringe. We let no one into the hall till her friends carried her home. She struggled exceedingly when forced away, and declared that the God that night had chosen her to be his priestess, and that she must serve him. We have never seen her since, but hear that an opiate was given her, that she was taken into the country, and that she died raving.”
The following particulars respecting the Cotton Manufacture at Manchester , in the state of New-Jersey, which are copied from a Trenton paper, are peculiarly interesting at the present eventful period: “Notwithstanding the extraordinary expenses attendant upon the commencement of the business, e-reading and altering his buildings, machinery, &c.—Mr. Ralston calculates that he averaged a profit of 14 per cent. upon his disbursements. This of itself, is not bad; but when it is considered that his expenditures will hereafter be less, and the quantity of work done much greater, still better profits may be reasonably anticipated. And we trust that such a handsome reward will attend his enterprise, as will embolden others to follow his example. New-Jersey abounds with excellent sites for such establishments, and we hope in a few years to see more of them occupied in such useful, honourable and profitable undertakings.”
“It is reduced to a certainty, that cotton goods can be made as good (it may safely be said better) and as handsome in this country as in England, and likewise cheaper. For as the cotton itself is taken from here, and the goods brought from here, here, at a great expense for freights, insurance, duties, &c. the saving in these respects by its being manufactured here, will exceed the saving there by the lower price of labour. So that nothing is wanting to put a stop to the importation of these goods from Europe, but the establishment of such a number of manufactories here as will satisfy the demand.”
“Mr. Ralston at present manufactures cotton fabrics, dimities, cassavares, ducks, stripes, bed ticking, counterpanes, yarn of all sizes, twilled and untwilled, &c. &c. and those goods are in such demand, that he can furnish but a very small part of what is wanted.”
“The manufacture of coarse lace , &c. is also carried on by Mr. Ralston to considerable extent, & with good encouragement. This article, for which a few years ago we were entirely dependent on foreign hands, is now made in this country so well, and in such quantities, as to meet the great and increasing demand.”
“The manufacture of woollen goods Mr. Ralston is just embarking in, and has no doubt of furnishing such as may be safely thrown into the same market with the best imported.”
“The wonderful effects of ingenuity, in constructing labour-saving machinery, is perhaps no where more astonishing than in a cotton factory. In the one we speak of, the cotton is picked, broken, carded, formed into rolls, drawn into threads, spun, reeled and twisted, all by machinery which machinery is in all moved by water. Three hundred spindles are employed at once in spinning, and the other parts of the machinery in proportion. In his weaver shop, Mr. Ralston has introduced the spring shuttle, the great superiority of which none can imagine but such as see it used.”
PRINTING.
The number of printing offices in London, are upwards of 200, and they employ at least 500 presses. In Edinburgh, there were in 1763, six printing offices; in 1790, twenty-one; in 1800 thirty; in 1805 forty. In the 40 printing offices now in Edinburgh, are employed upwards of 120 printing presses. In Dublin there are about 40 offices, which employ 90 presses, and upwards of 140 compositors and pressmen.
ALEXANDRIA, August 3.
AMERICAN WOOL.
Two very beautiful sheep, have lately arrived at Arlington, from Smith's Island. They are perfectly wild, and will not associate with the flock at the farm, are very fine boned, and run with great swiftness. The approach of winter, will however, domesticatethem, and cause them to seek the protection of man. The fleece is as fine as can be imagined, of most delicate softness to the touch, and purely white. It nearly resembles the famous Spanish wool, except that the animals will yield three times as great a quantity. The sheep of the island are shorn twice a year, at which times they are driven into spaces enclosed on the one side and bounded by the sea on the other. After shearing they are set at liberty, and resume their native wildness. The extent of the island is such that many are never taken, and live to a great age. The climate, pasturage, and constant access to salt, have no doubt greatly contributed to improve the fleece, together with many other causes, at present not known.
Died lately in France, Gen. de Rochambeau, Esq.; formerly a marshal of France, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, and commander of the French troops in the United States, during the revolutionary war.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
[In a late paper (Belfast Com. Chron.) we published some lines on reading the poems of F. Rutherford, the interesting and philanthropic blind Bookseller of Liverpool. We now give a specimen of Rutherford's Poetry, from a small volume lately published. The subject is peculiarly interesting, coming from one who has experimentally known the miseries which he so pathetically describes.]
BLINDNESS.
Ah! think, if June's delicious rays The eye of sorrow can illume, Or wild December's beamless days Can fling o'er all a transient gloom. Ah! think, if daisies, obscure or bright, Can thus deprefs or cheer the mind; Ah! think, 'midst clouds of utter night, What mournful moments wait the blind. And who shall tell his cause of woe, To love the wife he ne'er shall see; To be a fire and not to know The silent babe that climbs his knee; To have his feelings daily torn, With pain the passing meal to find; To live distrest, and die forlorn, Are ills that oft await the blind. When to the breezy uplands led, At noon, or blushing eve or morn, He hears the red-breast o'er his head, While round him breathes the scented thorn. But oh! instead of Nature's face, Hills, dales and woods, and streams combin'd; Instead of tints, and forms, and grace, Night's blackest mantle shrouds the blind. If rosy youth, bereft of sight, 'Midst countless thousands, pines unblest, As the gay flower, withdrawn from light, Bows to the earth where all must rest. Ah! think, when life's declining hours To chilling pen'ry are confin'd, And pain has palsied all his powers, Ah! think what woes await the blind!
LANDS FOR SALE.
The subscriber is going to remove to the western country, OFFERS for sale 550 acres of LAND, in the county of Cumberland, on Rocky-Creek, a branch of Willis's river. This Land is of good quality, lies well, and only eight miles from navigable water at the town of Caira. 200 acres are cleared 150 of which is fresh and in good order for cropping; the greater part of the remainder, prime tobacco Land. One third of the purchase money, will be required in hand, the balance in one and two years; or Negroes, in payment for the whole would be preferred. On this Land there are several barns, tobacco houses, &c. mostly new. For terms apply to JNO. C. PAGE. July 21. oaz2m.
WINES, &c.
PORT, CLARET & ST. GEORGE'S WINE, in bottles, and a constant supply of— BOTTLED PORTER, ALE & CYDER, —FOR SALE BY— D. J. BURR. Also:—A consignment of good Northern CHEESE. July 8. law6w.
FITZWYLLSONN & POTTER,
Have just received from London, a large supply of STATIONARY, which, with the stock formerly on hand, makes up an extensive assortment of
WRITING Paper, for blank Books, of all sizes, and of the very first quality, Various kinds of foolscap and letter Paper, Hot pressed post, gilt and plain, Elegant embossed and plain visiting Cards, Drawing Books, Pencils and Water-Colors, Genuine Writing, Marking and Copying Ink, Fitch Quills, Sealing-Wax and Wafers, Chesmen and playing Cards, Improved Globes, Excellent Penknives, A large collection of Music, Fashionable Paper-hangings, &c. &c. Their stock of Day-Books, Journals and Ledgers, and of other Blank-Books, for County Courts, Sheriffs, and private Gentlemen, is very extensive, and warranted of the best materials. They have also an assortment of School-Books, of approved editions, and some esteemed works on the different subjects of Law, Physic, Divinity and Miscellaneous Literature. May 15. law3m.
FOR SALE,
THE TAN-YARD in this place, formerly occupied by Wm. Hamby, which is now in good repair, with every improvement necessary to carry on the business extensively. The flock in said yard which is now in full operation, would be sold also, so that a purchaser would have an opportunity of commencing the business under every advantage the situation is capable of. A very liberal credit will be given for both the yard and flock, on receiving satisfactory security for the payment of the purchase money, for terms apply to John Cunningham & Co. Richmond, or to JOHN & E. CUNNINGHAM. Carterville, June 18. Also for sale or rent: A convenient BRICK LUMBER-HOUSE, situated on the bank of the basin, particularly adapted to the easy reception and storage of flour, &c. For this property a liberal credit will be given if sold, on receiving satisfactory security for the payment of the purchase money, or it may be rented on easy terms and immediate possession obtained, by applying as above. Carterville June 20. oawtf.
TO RENT,
FOR three or five years: THAT valuable TAN-YARD of the late Mr. Jacob Bockius, and now occupied by the Subscriber situated on the Main-Street of this city, between the Capitol and Basin of the canal, its conveniences are superior to any other in this place. A large Currying Shop, Cellar and drying lot, a spacious Bark-House, two Bark Mills and Houses, a Beam House and every other requisite for the tanning of from 2 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins. Also on the same tenement a convenient DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable and Garden, the renter may be accommodated with about one hundred cords of excellent red and black oak Bark, now in the Bark House at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received by the subscriber. Bond with approved security will be required, and possession given of the whole, except a few of the vats, on the first of September next. The reason assigned for offering the foregoing property for rent, is the ill state of health of the Subscriber to pay that attention the business requires. MARCUS ELGAIN. April 8. lawtf.
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER, Having returned from the expedition to Portsmouth, RESPECTFULLY informs such of his customers, as had given him orders previous to his going away, that such orders will now be punctually attended to: gentlemen desirous of becoming customers, are assured that his work shall be equal to any.
N. B. I have a large assortment of BOOTS, &c. on hand: also, calf skin BOOT LEGS, &c. for sale. July 21. ep1t.
A PROPOSITION.
AN interest in a law suit, now depending in the Superior Court of Chancery, holden in the City of Richmond, will be given in exchange for good Western Lands. By addressing a letter to A. B. Williamsburg, further information may be received. The suit above alluded to, has for its object, the recovery of a large sum of money. The gift of the action is a deed of trust, in which five brick and one wooden houses &c. (situate in this city) are conveyed. Some complexity attends the cause—but the ultimate success of a final recovery, depends merely upon a strict application to its prosecution. N. B. For the next ensuing 8 or 10 days, any enquiry in writing, left at the Post-Office, in this place, (directed as above,) will meet attention. June 10. oaw2m.
CORN, PORK, &c.
ABOUT 400 BARRELS FLINT CORN, weighing 58 and 59 lb. per bushel, 40 barrels prime New-York PORK, 20 barrels liver OIL, 20 kegs FF American GUNPOWDER, BOLTING CLOTH, GERMAN STEEL & GRIND STONES. With a general assortment of HARDWARE and IRONMONGERY—For sale by DREAM & FOLLET. July 14. ep1m.
TOBACCO LAND FOR SALE.
In Amherst County, on Horsey's Creek—500 acres of RICH TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton. This Land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst Court-House to Waugh's Ferry, on James-River, a valuable stand for a country Store, with a framed house for that purpose, and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney and well-underpinned with brick. Also, a Lumber-House, sixteen feet square, with a cellar of its full size, walled up with stone. There is also a Taylor and Saddler's Shop, and other out Houses. Likewise a tolerable good Dwelling-House, with three Rooms below and two above stairs, a Kitchen, Dairy, and other out Houses within a mile of the Store, suitable for a private family. This Tract of Land is only seven miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of Tobacco, and within eighteen miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase without viewing the premises; they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro and Looney, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and are fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them, as also on application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 20. tdf.
The above Tract of Land and improvements will be offered for sale at Amherst Court House, on Monday the 17th day of August next, (being that day,) on a credit of one, two and three years, if punctually paid, if not, to carry interest from day of sale. A deed of trust will be required on the premises or satisfactory security for punctual payment. N. B. There are 100 acres of James-River Low-Grounds. NOTICE. THE debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT and KIRBY, are hereby informed that Thomas Gilliat alone is empowered to receive payment of all the debts due to that concern. All persons having demands against them, are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay and discharge their respective debts. For JOHN GILLIAT, AND SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT, JAMES KIRBY. May 29. ep3m4.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of JOHN M'CREDE, dec'd. or of GEORGE M'CREDE, dec'd. are desired to call on the subscriber for settlement, who is duly authorized as administrator of the former and executor of the latter: and all persons indebted to either of the said estates, are requested to make immediate payment. J. PENN. July 17. ep4w.
ROCKINGHAM SPRINGS, VIRGINIA, The subscribers have opened a HOUSE of ENTERTAINMENT, at the Rockingham Springs, about four miles from Harrisonburg and two from Keyser-Town, WHERE they will use their best endeavors to render the place comfortable to such as may think proper to visit it. For two years past, these springs, have been occasionally attended by invalids and although no accommodations within a convenient distance to the Spring could be had; yet it may be said with truth, that many received considerable benefit. The terms of boarding and lodging will be, for Gentlemen and Ladies three dollars and 50 cents per week—for Children and Servants one dollar and seventy-five cents—pasturage for Horses 25 6 3 per week. Gentlemen may purchase Grain in the neighborhood, or it will be furnished at a reasonable rate by the subscribers. HENRY OVERLEY, JONATHAN TAYLOR. July 1. 6w.
FOR SALE. TWO TENEMENTS, nearly opposite the Bell-Tavern, containing 42 feet front and 90 deep, at present occupied by Samuel Bell and Wm. Sanderson. Also a LOT, on the crofs street leading from the Bell-Tavern, containing 28 feet front and 40 deep.—One third cash will be required, and 6 and 12 months for the balance. I am authorised to sell a BRICK HOUSE on Shockoe-Hill, conveniently situated for a family, for which good bonds will be taken. THOS. NORVELL. June 27. tf.
FOR SALE. 175 Ton Liverpool Stoved Salt, 80 Do. Do. Common Do., 60 Pieces Sacking, 50 Crates well assorted Earthen Ware, On board the Ship Vigilant, Capt. Bofworth, at Bermuda Hundred. Apply to, WM. BROWN & Co. July 8.
WASHINGTON TAVERN! ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by Edward Hallam. At considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as genteel an inn as any in Richmond.—FURNISHED ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling.—Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction. Richmond, February 17. tf.
THOSE persons having claims against the estate of the late Lewis Harvie, are requested to bring them forward for settlement. EDWIN JAMES HARVIE, Ex'r. August 3. ep4w.
FOR SALE. A LIKELY Male SERVANT, who can come well recommended. For further particulars enquire of the Printer. July 15. tf.
WILLIAM HART,
OPPOSITE THE SCALE-HOUSE, —HAS JUST RECEIVED,— 5000 wt. Salt Petred Ba- con, 3000 wt. Copperas, 30 Boxes Liverpool Pipes, 30 Barrels Shad. And has on hand, Real Cogniac Brandy, French, Peach & Apple Brandy, Antigua, W. Island and N. England Rum, Gin, Whiskey, C. Bounce, &c. Imperial & Young Hyson. Tea, Coffee, Brown Sugar in barrels, Loaf Sugar, Nutmegs and other Spices, London Stout, London Maltard, &c. Millers London Brown Stout. Also: Philadelphia Porter, bottled by himself, Flour, Salt, Molasses, Queens Ware, and a variety of other articles. All of which he will sell at the lowest ready money prices, or exchange for country produce. July 14. tf.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
Run away from the subscriber, living near New-Castle, in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last, NEGRO MAN BILLY, about 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high—he is of rather a delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small-pox—his hair rather inclined to be bushy, this is not very long—he is a fellow of good understanding, a well-informed mind, and very pious in his conversation—he speaks rather quick & pert, and has a disposition to be very polite. He no doubt will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c. He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waiting man and fidler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnston, of whom I purchased him. His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his escape, and he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg, and his wife has a daughter, a free woman, living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—though having no general acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. June 10. tf.
S. JACOBS,
Being about to decline the DRY GOOD business, (in which he has been engaged for some time,) requests all those indebted to him to make payment, as just will be instituted against all delinquents at the August term: and if any have claims against him, they shall be paid on being presented. —Lately received a well-selected assortment of— GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching season which will be sold at the lowest possible price, —AMONG WHICH ARE— ADAMS Kid and Mo- Vancy and Leno Mullins and Veils, rocco Shoes, best quality, Check'd Silks, Shawls & 2 bales Mowfannas, Habit Skirts, 2 Do. Coffas, Hosiery, Gloves & Calicoes, 1 Do. fine blue Cotton, 1 Do. Checks, Cotton & Silk Umbrellas, 3 Do. blue Gilly Handk'fs, Superfine and common 3 Do. blue cotton and thread Clothes, &c. &c. Laces, Gun Powder by the Keg. July 7. tf.
DR. THOMAS B. W. GRAY,  RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he intends to practice Physic, Surgery and Midwifery at Tappahannock, and hopes that by an unremitted attention to all the duties in the different departments of his profession, he will give general satisfaction, and merit the confidence and patronage of all those who may please to consult him. He also proposes to keep constantly for sale, and upon moderate terms, the various medicines which are generally known and used. July 8. 2m.  FOR SALE,  THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Etes, consisting of an elegant two-story House, sixty-five by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, four of which are sufficiently large for the size for the accommodation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size of the passage: the Garret is divided into six different Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on locust posts; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are insured.—It would be useless to dilate on the eligibility of this stand for business of this sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will enquire in to the facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by, & equalled by few in all the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house stop both the Richmond and Fredericksburg stages, and by the fame route pass a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the Country Courts, and one of the most public roads in the state, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid will be required. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, at the next fair day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undoubted bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10. ep1153.  THE SUBSCRIBERS  HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF COLOGNE MILL-STONES, OF DIFFERENT SIZES, WHICH will be disposed of for Cash or approved negotiable Notes at 60 days TAYLOR & BROWN. June 10. tf.  TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY.  In pursuance of a Deed of Trust, from David Ross, Esq. bearing date on the 5th day of July, 1806, and recorded in the general court, in order to raise the sum of $7,768 85-100 dols. and interest due on certain bonds, to Granbery and Hancock and to Littleton Waller Tazewell; and a further sum of 10,000 dols. and upwards, with interest due also on certain bonds, to the said Granbery and Hancock, and the charges and expenses of sale: THOSE well known MILLS with the appurtenances in the city of Richmond, called the COLUMBIAN MILLS. Two undivided third parts of the Deep Run Coal Pits, in the county of Henrico, containing about 1750 acres more or less. Two undivided third parts of the Falling Creek Coal Pits in the county of Chesterfield, containing about one hundred acres. Two undivided third parts of the Dever Coal Lands in the county of Goochland, containing about ninety acres, which three several tracts of Coal Land were held in partnership between the said David Ross and James Currie, dec'd. All that that tract or parcel of Land in the county of Goochland, known by the name of Goochland court-house, containing about fifteen hundred acres more or less; Also twelve hundred acres of Land in Goochland county, called Howards Neck, being pledged to Gallego and Gilson, for a debt due to them and secured by deed of trust, bearing date on the 24th day of May, 1806, and recorded in the general court. The Columbian Mills & appurtenances, are subject to a ground rent to Samuel Overton; and the said Mills and the two tracts of Coal Land, first mentioned, are pledged for the security of sundry sums of money, due to Mrs. Frances Tabb and Wm. B. Giles, administrator of John Tabb, deceased—a large proportion of which, is stated by the said Ross to have been paid, & other estates are pledged for the balance. For further information on this subject, persons inclined to purchase, are referred to the said Ross, or it may be obtained on application to the subscribers. The greater part of the debt due to P. Gibson, and secured by deed of trust above mentioned, bearing date the 24th day of May, 1806, has been paid, there being now a balance due him of only 1254 dls. 75-100 with some arrears of interest; a particular statement of which will be exhibited on the day of sale. The sales will take place at the Eagle-tavern, on Tuesday the 15th day of September next. E. W. ROOTES, WILSON ALLEN, } Trustees. July 11. tdf.  THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND,  in the county of Cumberland, called MILL-MOUNT, containing seven hundred acres; the same having been conveyed to the said William Skipwith, by Col. Henry Skipwith. We shall likewise, should the above mentioned Land not produce the necessary sum, proceed in like manner to sell one other TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Amelia, containing one hundred and thirty acres, together with a Grift-Mill thereon. The said Land and Mill having been conveyed to the said Wm. Skipwith by the said Col. Henry Skipwith. JOSEPH SCOTT, W. WARDLAW, } Trustees. July 24. tdf.  LIKENESSES TAKEN & ENGRAVED,  THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City of Richmond, that he takes and engraves LIKENESSES in a style never introduced before, in this country; he respectfully solicits from the inhabitants of this place, the same favor and patronage he has met with in the largest cities of the U. States, where he has taken a great number of Likenesses, copies of which may be seen at his lodgings in Mrs. Harris's House nearly opposite the Custom-House. The subscriber in order not to disappoint those who might have a desire to get their Likenesses, begs leave to suggest that his stay in this place will be short. ST. MEIXIN. July 17. tf.  VALUABLE PROPERTY, FOR SALE.  By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by Moses Davis, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned, and interest, due to John and Edward Cunningham, and the costs of carrying said trust into effect, we will, on Tuesday, 11th August, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following property; being the residue unfold under our former advertisement, and which was postponed by consent of parties, viz: No. 1. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the main-street, near the Court-House, said to contain 66 feet in front, and running backward on the cross street, 150 feet, with a three story Dwelling House thereon, and the necessary out-houses, all in good repair. No. 2. A LOT OF GROUND, at Rocketts, containing about one acre, with some houses thereon. This Lot may be divided and improved to great advantage. No. 3. The unexpired term of 25 years of a lease, on a LOT OF GROUND, with several tenements thereon, lying on the main street, near Samuel Eggle's stone house, containing 22 feet in front, and running to the back-street. A more particular description of the property, will be given at the time of sale. JOHN G. SMITH, GEORGE FISHER, } Trustees. July 21. tdf.  THE TRACT OF LAND,  on which Cayce resides, lying about 3 miles above Cumberland Court-House, divided by the main road. This Land contains about 200 acres, the buildings are sufficient for the reception of two families, and is inferior to no country situation for an enterprising mechanic—a Negro woman Nancy and her Children, Ann, Harriet and Sally, with their increase since the execution of the deeds. Also, a Negro Man Stepey, a valuable blacksmith: or as much of the above-named property as may effect the purposes of the respective deeds. JESSE MICHAUX, } Surviving BERNARD SIMS, } Trustees. Cumberland, July 31. tdf.  VIRGINIA, TO WIT:  At a Chancery District Court, held in the City of Williamsburg, the 23rd day of April, 1807. Robert Edwards, and Priscilla his Wife, Pliffs. against James Ewell and Ann Robertson, executrix of Andrew Robertson, } Defts. THE defendant James Ewell, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the pls. by their counsel; It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth day of October term next, and answer the bill of the pls. and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former Capitol in this City. A Copy Teste, ANTY ROBINSON, c. e. July 17. ep2m.