Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-06-24 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1304.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 3 to 5 50 CASH.   WHEAT, - 1 8 do.   FLOUR, superfine, - 5 50 do.   FLOUR, fine, - 5 00 do.   CORN, - 4 25 do.   HEMP, clean, (per ton) 220 00 do.   IRON, - 120 00 do.   BACON, - - 12 do.   WHISKEY, - - 50 do.  
An Act,
Supplementary to the act intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States."
WHEREAS it is desirable to adapt the nature of the provision for the redemption of the public debt to the present circumstances of the United States, which can only be done by a voluntary subscription on the part of the creditors.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a subscription to the full amount of the old six per cent. deferred and three per cent. stocks be, and the same is hereby proposed; for which purpose books shall be opened at the treasury of the United States, and by the several commissioners of loans, respectively, which subscription shall be effected by a transfer to the United States, in the manner provided by law for such transfers, of the credit or credits, standing on the said books, and by a surrender of the certificates of the stock subscribed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That for the whole or any part of any sum which shall thus be subscribed, in old six per cent. or deferred stock, credits shall be entered to the respective subscribers, and the subscriber or subscribers shall be entitled to a certificate, or certificates, purporting that the United States owe to the holder or holders thereof, his, her, or their assigns, a sum to be expressed therein, equal to the amount of principal of the stock thus subscribed, which shall remain unredemed on the day of such subscription, bearing an interest of six per centum, per annum, payable quarter-yearly, from the first day of the quarter, during which such subscription shall have been made, transferable in the same manner as is provided by law for the transfers of the stock subscribed, and subject to redemption at the pleasure of the United States: Provided , That no single certificate shall be issued for an amount greater than ten thousand dollars: And provided further , That no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate, nor till after at least six months previous public notice of such intended reimbursement.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That for the whole or any part of any sum which shall thus be subscribed in three per cent. stock, credits shall likewise be entered to the respective subscribers; and the subscriber, or subscribers, shall be entitled to a certificate, purporting that the United States owe to the holder or holders thereof, his, her, or their assigns, a sum to be expressed therein, equal to sixty-five per centum of the amount of principal of the stock thus subscribed, bearing an interest of six per centum, per annum, payable quarter-yearly, from the first day of the quarter, during which such subscription shall have been made, and transferable and subject to redemption in the same manner, and under the same regulations and restrictions, as the stock created by the preceding section of this act: Provided , That no part of the stock thus created shall be reimbursable, without the assent of the holder or holders of such stock, until after the whole of the eight per cent. and four and a half per cent. stocks, as well as all the six per cent. stock which may be created by virtue of the preceding section, shall have been redeemed.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the commissioners of the sinking fund shall be, and they are hereby authorized to appoint an agent in London, and another in Amsterdam, whose duty it shall be to receive subscriptions and transfers, and to issue new certificates in the manner, and at the times abovenmentioned, and as the officers of the treasury department, or the commissioners of loans might do; that is to say, the agent in London in favor of such stockholders residing in the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, and the agent in Amsterdam in favor of such stockholders residing in any other part of Europe, as may respectively become subscribers: Provided , That the certificates issued by the said agents, shall bear interest only from the first day of the quarter next succeeding that in which the subscription shall have taken place and that in relation to subscriptions made in old six per cent. or deferred stocks, the sums expressed in such new certificates shall be equal to the amount of the principal of the old six per cent. or deferred stocks thus subscribed, which shall remain unredemed after payment of the dividend payable on such stock, on that day from which the interest to the new certificates shall commence.
The foreign stock-holders thus subscribing with either of the said agents, shall be entitled to receive the dividend on the old six per cent. deferred, or three per cent. stock subscribed by them, respectively, which shall be payable on that day, from which the interest on the new certificates shall commence. And it shall be the duty of the said agents, respectively, to transmit, before the end of each quarter, to the register of the treasury, and to the several commissioners of loans, respectively, triplicate abstracts of the certificates of stocks subscribed, and of the new certificates issued by them, during such quarter, in order that the proper credits may be entered on the books of the treasury, and of the commissioners of loans, as the case may be, to the holders of such new certificates. And the said agents, before they enter upon the execution of their several offices, shall, respectively, take an oath or affirmation for the diligent and faithful execution of their trust, and shall also become bound with one or more sureties to the satisfaction of the commissioners of the sinking fund, or of the secretary of the treasury, in the penal sum of twenty thousand dollars, with condition for their good behavior in their said offices.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That the holders of old six per cent. deferred, or three per cent. stock, who may become subscribers, as aforesaid, either in the United States, or in Europe, and who, on the first day of July next, and also on the day of the subscription, shall be resident in Europe, may, at their option, which must be made at the time of subscribing, receive the interest accruing on the stock created by virtue of the preceding sections of this act, either in the United States, as other creditors, or at London, or Amsterdam: that is to say, the stock-holders residing, at the times above-mentioned, in the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, at London, and at the rate of four shillings and six-pence sterling, for each dollar; and the stock-holders residing, at the times above-mentioned, in any other part of Europe, at Amsterdam, and at the rate of two guilders and a half guilder, current money of Holland, for each dollar: in which last mentioned option the condition shall be expressed in the new certificate to be issued, and the credit or credits, to be given to the proprietors thereof, shall be entered, and shall thereafter be transferable only on the books of the treasury: Provided however , That the interest thus payable in London and Amsterdam, shall not be payable until the expiration of six calendar months from the day on which the same would be payable in the United States, and shall be subject to a deduction of one half of one per cent. on the amount payable, for commission to the bankers paying the same: And provided also , That every proprietor of such stock may, on surrendering his certificate, receive another to the same amount, the interest whereof shall be payable quarter-yearly in the United States, in the same manner as that accruing on the stock held by persons residing in the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the same funds which heretofore have been, and now are, pledged, by law, for the payment of the interest, and for the redemption or reimbursement of the stock which may be subscribed by virtue of the provisions of this act, shall remain pledged for the payment of interest accruing on the stock created by reason of such subscription, and for the redemption or reimbursement of the principal of the same. It shall be the duty of the commissioners of the sinking fund to cause to be applied, and paid out of the said fund, yearly, and every year, such sum, and sums, as may be annually wanted to discharge the annual interest and charges accruing on the stock which may be created by virtue of this act. The said commissioners are hereby authorized to apply, from time to time, such sum and sums out of the said fund, as they may think proper, towards redeeming, by purchase, or by reimbursement, in conformity with the provisions of this act, the principal of the said stock. And the annual sum of eight millions of dollars, vested by law in the said commissioners, shall be, and continue appropriated to the payment of interest and redemption of the public debt, until the whole of the stock which may be created by the preceding sections of this act, shall have been redeemed, or reimbursed.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That there shall be allowed to each of the agents to be appointed by virtue of this act, in addition to the necessary expenses incurred by them, for printing, stationery, and postage, a sum of three thousand dollars, as a full compensation for their services. The said agents, and the commissioners of loans, shall also be allowed such additional sum as may be actually and necessarily expended for the clerk hire requisite for carrying this act into effect. And for defraying the said compensations and allowances, and such other contingent charges as may be incurred for carrying this act into effect, a sum not exceeding sixteen thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That whenever notice of reimbursement shall be given, as prescribed by the second and third sections of this act, the certificates intended to be reimbursed, shall be designated therein. In every reimbursement the preference shall be given to such holders of certificates as, previously to the said notice, shall have notified in writing to the treasury department their wish to be reimbursed. If there should not be applica-
tions to the treasury sufficient to require the payment of the whole sum to be applied to that purpose, the secretary of the treasury, after paying off all sums for the payment of which applications shall have been made, shall determine by lot what other certificates shall be reimbursed so as to make up the whole amount to be discharged; and in case the applications shall exceed the amount to be discharged, the secretary of the treasury shall proceed to determine by lot what applications shall be entitled to priority of payment.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That the agents appointed by virtue of this act, and the several commissioners of loans, shall observe and perform such directions and regulations, as shall be prescribed to them by the secretary of the treasury, touching the execution of this act.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That nothing in this act contained, shall be construed, in any wise, to alter, abridge, or impair the rights of those creditors of the United States, who shall not subscribe to the loan created by virtue of this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 11, 1807.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
LOAN-OFFICE, State of Virginia, June 3, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred stock, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. stock abovenmentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovenmentioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par; in which last case the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
   NOTE.     Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six.   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 37   If subscribed between the 1st January and 17th March, 1808, 619 03   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 853 62   If subscribed between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 851 42   Being the unredemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. 650   99m J. P. Com'r. Loans.  
*** TICKETS in the Second Class of the W. Iam and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.
NOTICE.
THE Adm'rs. of the estate of John Humber, dec'd. late of Goochland county, being anxious to close their administration, take this method of informing all those indebted to the estate, to come forward and make immediate payment, as no further indulgence can be given; also those who have any claims against the said estate, to bring them forward, properly authenticated, on or before the first day of September next, or this will be plead in bar against them.
ELIZABETH HUMBER. EDWARD PLEASANTS, WM. HUMBER, } Adm'rs. EDWARD COX. Goochland county, June 8th, 1807 w3t
Sales at Auction.
ON Wednesday the 24th instant, will be SOLD, positively without reserve, about eight thousand dollars worth of fresh imported
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of Callcoes and Chintz, white and black Cambricks, ladies' fine cotton Hose, fine cotton Shirting, Irish Sheetings, Bandanna and Madras Handkis, Brown Platillas, German Dowlas, Cotton Cassmers, Chambray Muslins and Ginghams, Furniture Calicoes, Germantown Prints, colored Cambricks, elegant worked Sh. wis, 6-4 Cambricks and other Dimity, silk and cotton Umbrellas, &c.
A few Bales of Sannabs, Baftas & Cossas 1 Bale of Gillia Handkis and a variety of other articles.
Terms of sale—all sums of $ 100 and under, cash; between $ 100 and $ 300, 90 days; over $ 300, 6 months credit will be given.
Notes negotiable at the Bank with approved endorser will be required. DARMSDAY, FOSTER & SATCHELL, Auc'rs. Richmond, 15th June, 1807. tds
NOTICE is hereby given, that on Friday the 10th of July next, WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, the Household Furniture, Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs, of the estate of William M'Call, dec'd. at the plantation of the deceased, in Hanover county. Credit of six months, with bond and security for all sums exceeding ten dollars, will be given.
NOTICE is likewise given to those owing the estate to make immediate payment; and those having claims against the estate to bring them forward for settlement.
JOHN M'CALL. } Adm'rs. EVAN FRANCIS, } Hanover, 14th June, 1807. St
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 28th of April, a Negro Man JOB, and Woman named FANNY but called by the black people FANNY KENNY, which eloped on the 11th of June. The man is a bright mulatto, about 28 years of age, straight and well built, and has a very brisk walk, and is a very handy, sensible fellow—about 5 feet, 8 or 10 inches high—The woman is so light, that hardly any person would take her to be a slave—She has blue eyes and straight sandy colored hair, and if her skin was well kept, she would be taken for a white woman—her right forefinger is off at the first joint, and has a large scar on her left arm, occasioned by a burn, and has a very brisk walk, about 20 years of age, and had on when she went away, a white Virginia Habit, and as they are Brother and Sister, it is likely they will get together, change their names, and pass as free people. Any person that will deliver them to the Subscriber, in Hanover county, or secure them in any Jail, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward.
BENJAMIN BOWLES. June 13, 1807.
N. B. I forewarn all owners or masters of vessels from carrying them off.
Messrs. Robert King and Charles Croughton and Robert King, James Thompson and Thomas Rozenhill, John Edie, Conrad Lamb and William Davidson, executors of James Short, deceased.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I shall, on the eighteenth day of July next, 1807, proceed to take the deposition of Howard Banner and others, at the Tavern kept in the town of Lynchburg by Mr. Ward, between the hours of ten in the morning and sun set, to be read as evidence in two suits now pending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond District, in which I am plaintiff and you are the defendants.
ROBERT H. ROSE. June 8th, 1807. 4w
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 15th of May last, two Negro Women, DAFNEY & MILLEY; Dafney has one of her upper fore teeth out, and a mole in the middle of her forehead, which can be easily discovered. She is a very dark negro, supposed to be about 27 years old, and was bought of Mr. John Glean of the county of New-Kent. Milley has also one of her fore teeth out, rather of a tawny color, supposed to be about 26 years old, and bought of Mr. William Barton of Hanover. I am apprehensive, the said slaves are lurking about Richmond. Whoever will deliver them to me, or secure them in any jail so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward.
WILLIAM WOMACK. Nottoway county, June 17th, 1807. 2*
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
SIXTY-NINTH BULLETIN OF THE FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
Finckenstein, April 4.
The gendarmes on duty are arrived at Marienwerder. Marshal Bessieres has set off to review them. They have behaved very well, and shewn great bravery in the different engagements they have had.
Gen. Tueli, who hitherto had conducted the blockade of Colberg, has given proofs of great activity and talents. The general of division, Loison, has just taken the command of the siege of that fortress.
On the 19th of March, the redoubts of Selnow, were attacked and carried by the first regiment of Italian light infantry. The garrison made a sally. The company of carbineers of the first light regiment and a company of dragoons repelled it. The rangers of the 19th regiment of the line distinguished themselves at the attack of the village of Allstadt. The enemy lost in this engagement three pieces of cannon and two hundred men made prisoners.
Marshal Leclerc commands the siege of Dantzig. Gen. Laraboisiere has the command of the artillery. The corps of artillery justifies upon all occasions, the reputation of superiority which it has so well acquired. The French cannoniers are justly deserving the title of chosen men. The manner of serving of the train battalions gives satisfaction.
The emperor received at Finckenstein a deputation from the chamber of Marienwerder, consisting of the count of Groeben, the counsellor baron de Schlenitz, and count Dohna, the director of the chamber. This deputation gave his majesty a picture of the evils which war has drawn upon the inhabitants. The emperor made known to it that he was touched with them, and that he exempted them, together with the town of Elbing, from extraordinary contributions. He said that there were inevitable misfortunes for the theatre of war, that he took part in them and would do every thing in his power to alleviate them.
It is thought that his majesty will set off to-day to take a turn to Marienwerder and Elbing.
The second Bavarian division is arrived at Warsaw. The prince royal of Bavaria is gone to take the command of the first division at Pultusk.
The hereditary prince of Baden is gone to put himself at the head of his corps at Dantzig. The contingent of Saxe-Weimar is arrived upon the Warta.
There has not been a shot fired at the advanced posts of the army for this fortnight past.
The heat of the sun begins to be felt; but it does not yet soften the earth. Everything is still frozen; the spring is tardy in these climates.
Couriers from Constantinople and Persia frequently arrive at the head-quarters. The emperor's health does not cease to be excellent. It is even remarkable that it is better than it has ever been.
It was generally believed last week at Warsaw, that the emperor arrived there at ten o'clock in the evening. The city was entirely and spontaneously illuminated.
The fortresses of Praga, Sievork, Modlin, Thorn and Marienburg, begin to be in a state of defence; that of Marienwerder, is traced out. All these fortresses form tetes de pont upon the Vistula.
The emperor bestows great praise upon the activity of Marshal Kellerman in forming provisional regiments, several of which are arrived at the army in a very soldier-like state, and have been incorporated.
His majesty the emperor is equally satisfied with the conduct of gen. Clarke, governor of Berlin, who displays as much activity and zeal, as talent in the important post confided to him.
Prince Jerome, commander of the troops in Silesia, gives proof of great activity, and shows talents and prudence which are, usually, only the fruits of long experience.
SEVENTIETH BULLETIN OF THE FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
Finckenstein, April 9.
A party of 400 Prussians who had embarked at Konigsberg, had debarked on the peninsula opposite Pilsau, and advanced towards the village of Carlsburg, M. Maingueneaud, and de camp to marshal Leclerc; proceeded for that point, with some men. He so ably manoeuvred as to carry off the 400 Prussians, among whom were 120 cavalry.
Several Russian regiments have entered the city of Dantzig by water. The garrison has made several sorties. The Polish legion of the north and prince Michel Radzivil who commands it, have distinguished themselves; they have made about 40 of the Russians prisoners. The siege is continued with vigor. The artillery for it has begun to arrive.
There is nothing new at the different points of the army.
The emperor has returned from an excursion he had made to Marienwerder, and to the tete de pont on the Vistula. He has reviewed the 12th regiment of light infantry and the gendarmes d'ordonnance .
The ground, the lakes, (of which the country is full) and the small rivers, have begun to thaw. There is not, however, the smallest appearance of vegetation.

Col. Aaron Burr.
Debate on the motion for a writ of subpoena duces tecum continued.
(Mr. Randolph's Speech Continued.)
It is not to be supposed that General Wilkinson will do many things rather than disappoint the wonder-seizing appetite of America, which for months together he has been gratifying by the most miraculous actions.
The gentleman for the prosecution has to day, sir, given us an eulogium upon himself and his associate friends. He has pictured to us the zeal and the anxiety he has had for the production of those papers, and has assured us that he has already taken means for having them here.
We are told that our motion goes to several state secrets. That confidential characters are to be brought into view. State secrets! the very name strikes me with horror.
The revealing of confidential secrets, has also been objected to. Two cases of this nature were yesterday detailed by the Counsel associated with me.
Confidential secrecy was to be plead, it ought then to have been sustained. This, sir, was the case of a young boy, of thirteen years of age, who was arraigned at this bar for a criminal offence.
Latest Proceedings.
IMMEDIATELY on the meeting of the court, Mr. May produced a letter to him from the President of the United States enclosing authenticated copies of the orders issued from the Departments of War and the Navy relative to the suppression of Aaron Burr's conspiracy.
IN answering your letter of the 9th. which desired a communication of one to me from Gen. Wilkinson, specified by its date, I informed you in mine of the 12th. that I had delivered it with all other papers respecting the charge against Aaron Burr, to the Attorney General when he was in Richmond.
As to our personal attendance at Richmond, I am persuaded the court is sensible that paramount duties to the nation at large control the obligation of compliance with their summons in this case, as they would, should we receive a similar one to attend the trials of Blennerhassett and others in the Mississippi territory.
I CERTIFY that the annexed is a true copy from the records, in the office of the
department of the navy of the United States, of the letter from the secretary of the navy to Capt. John Shaw, dated, 20th December, 1806.
In faith whereof I, Robert Smith, secretary of the navy of the United States of America, have signed these presents, and caused the seal of my
RT: SMITH. Secretary of the Navy. Registered, C. W. SOLDEBOROUGH, Chief Clk. N. D. (Copy.) Navy Department, 20th Dec. 1806.
SIR, A MILITARY expedition formed on the western waters by Col. Burr, will soon proceed down the Mississippi, and by the time you receive this letter, will probably be near New-Orleans.
I have the honor to be, Sir, your most ob't serv't. (Signed,) RT: SMITH. Capt. JOHN SHAW, Or the commanding naval officer at New-Orleans.
"War Department, Dec. 20, 1806."
SIR, "THERE is reason for believing that an association of unprincipled, ambitious and deluded men, has been formed for purposes hostile to the laws and peace of the United States, and that they are now descending the river Ohio and Mississippi, in considerable bodies, with large quantities of provisions and military stores, and that New-Orleans will be the place of general rendezvous, or perhaps attack in the first instance.
I am very respectfully, Sir, your ob't servant, (Signed,) H. DEARBORN. Lt. Col. CONSTANT FREEMAN.
I CERTIFY that the within is a true copy from the records of the department of war.
Given under my hand and the seal of the war office of the United States, this seventeenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seven. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
Mr. Randolph proceeded to make his motion that a rule be made against Gen. Wilkinson, to show cause wherefore an attachment should not be awarded against him for a contempt of the court.
Mr. Baker one of the counsel of Col. Burr declared that he wrote the affidavit of Chandler Lindsey at his request; that the witness had brought him a paper written by himself as the substance of his affidavit, requesting him to draw it off for the purpose of putting it in proper form and correcting its grammatical inaccuracies; which he had accordingly done.
Mr. M'Rae observed there was less difficulty in the objection, because the witnesses were before the court. If they had been at a distance, said he, we would have waived it; that it might not seem that we feared their affidavits, or wished to keep their testimony from being heard.
Mr. Wickham made several observations against the proposal; the most important of which were, that the usual practice on collateral motions, (such as for rules to show cause, for continuances, and for attachments,) is to exhibit affidavits in writing, instead of examining witnesses viva voce.
voice; and that those affidavits are generally written, under the directions of the witnesses, by the agent of the party on whose behalf they are taken; magistrates not being willing to submit to the drudgery; and witnesses frequently too ignorant to do it themselves.
Col. Burr said, it would be agreeable to him if the witnesses were examined in open court; but that he had thought it would have been disrespectful to the court to vary from the established practice.
Mr. Wirt. The reason of the rule that affidavits are admissible to be read as evidence on motions is founded in expediency; and the reason ceasing the rule ought to cease also. The enquiry then ought to be, whether it is more expedient in this case to make use of the affidavits, or of the witnesses themselves.
The Chief Justice said, "the objection to reading the affidavits is not good in point of law: the reason of the rule that affidavits are received on motions of this nature is to prevent the time of the court from being unnecessarily occupied; but that reason does not at present apply; since the court is waiting for the grand jury, and is not occupied with civil business."
Mr. M'Rae observed that, as this was a motion of consequence to the respectable gentleman (Gen. Wilkinson) whose character was attacked, he wished him to be present; that Gen. W. was then before the grand jury, and a short delay would enable him to be present.
A dispute of some length ensued; the counsel for Col. Burr contending, that, as this was only a motion for a rule to show cause; neither Gen. Wilkinson nor his counsel ought to be heard upon it; that, hereafter, when he came to show cause against issuing the attachment, he would be permitted to exhibit evidence on his part, and to cross-examine the witnesses against him; but not until then; and the counsel for Gen. Wilkinson arguing that the court ought to prefer a full to a partial view of the evidence; that his presence would aid the court in asking the proper questions; and that, altho' he and his counsel were not legally in court, they had a right to be heard as amici curiae; that, as to the right of introducing witnesses in his favor at this stage of the business, it was the practice, where the party, (against whom an attachment was requested,) was not present; to serve him with a rule to show cause; but, where he was present with his witnesses, he had a right to show cause immediately.
In the end, it was consented, that the motion should be at once for an attachment, instead of a rule to show cause; and that it should be postponed till Monday, unless Gen. Wilkinson's examination by the grand jury should be sooner finished.
MONDAY June 22. Mr. Randolph desired James Knox to be called, and said he was ready to proceed in his motion.
Mr. M'Rae wished the motion to be farther postponed, as Gen. Wilkinson was still engaged in giving his testimony to the grand jury.
Mr. Botta objected to a farther postponement; saying, that a spirit of accommodation on their part had subjected them to great inconvenience.
In this he was supported by Col. Burr in a short speech; which he ended, however, with saying, that if the gentleman would name a time for proceeding with the motion at any rate, though Gen. Wilkinson should not be present, he would agree to it.
Mr. Wirt said they could not appoint a particular time; but were willing to take up the business, at any moment when the General should be able to be present; that the favor conferred by the spirit of accommodation professed by Col. Burr and his counsel was wiped away by their reproaching him and his coadjutors with it; that they needed not their consent, however, since
Gen. Wilkinson stood in the same situation, at present, as if the rule had been entered, and he was now to show cause, in which case the court would certainly allow him time until the grand jury should discharge him.
The Chief Justice declared that the court considered him as standing in that situation and entitled to time accordingly.
This arrangement was acquiesced in on both sides; and, accordingly, the witnesses are to be examined on Tuesday, to which day (11 o'clock) the court adjourned.
TUESDAY, June 23.
The motion for an attachment against Gen. Wilkinson, was made by Col. Burr and his counsel; the General (whose examination before the grand jury, we understand, is finished) being present in court.
James Knox was the only witness introduced in support of the motion; and we are happy to inform the public that, (such as his testimony was,) it contained nothing which ought in the smallest degree to injure the reputation of Gen. Wilkinson.
The arguments of counsel on both sides will commence today at 11 o'clock.
FOR THE ARGUS.
IN the voluminous discussions and publications which have arisen out of the contemplated separation of the Western from the Atlantic country, none has more amused me than a letter from New-Orleans, which has appeared in all the Federal papers, & in which it is stated that mules with Spanish dollars, not less than 150,000 of them, entered the camp of Gen. Wilkinson on the Sabine.
There is another publication, that of a debate in the Orleans Legislature, particularly the speech of a Dr. Watkins in the House of Assembly there. The debate has been circulated by post to all parts of the continent.
These are the contradictory sentiments of the gentleman who was at the same time also the Mayor of Orleans and Speaker of the House of Delegates.
DRAMATIC INTELLIGENCE.
The amusement furnished by the celebrated Low Comedian from Baltimore, has had a fatal effect on the actors at the other house.

Cooper declined performing Macbeth , and honest Green had but a beggarly account of empty boxes on Saturday evening. The great Theatre at the Capitol had overflowing benches during the whole of the same day.
The " Farce at Richmond ," to use the words of the principal character, appears to contain as many acts as Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors —and moreover abounds with many "wise saws and modern instances."
It is owing to the failure of Tragedy acting, that daggers and stilettoes have fallen in the market—Before the arrival of a general order from New-Orleans , there was great vaporing about daggers—but since Venice Preserved or the Pilot discovered was performed at the Little Theatre , the dagger scene at the other house has not been rehearsed, and it is presumed will be postponed until after the establishment of the Empire of the West .
PRICE CURRENT—RICHMOND MARKET.
Public Virtue —enough for home consumption. Oratory —a little in the market. Law Slaves —market overstocked. Quibbling —ditto. Hard Swearing —abundant. The Pilot composed of the federal black and the yellow quid stripe , is going out of fashion—no more in demand, tho' ten days ago it was all the rage . The fashionable articles of dress now are the true blue, or the old thirteen stripes . English Guinea —not any in the market, but good drafts on Dundas & Co. endorsed by Miranda & Co are said to be still negotiable. N.B. These bills are of the same credit as those of Popham & Co. —paid at sight, by Vansittart & Co. London.
Only three days were occupied last week in the District Court in debating whether a man (or a boy) should be asked & should answer, whether he knew the contents of a letter he wrote—A foreigner who appeared to be more amused than instructed on the subject, being asked what he thought of it, replied:—" O! by J—, this flogs Ireland all to pieces —Grantan or Curran himself couldn't say half so much about nothing, or so little to the purpose." The same traveller being asked what he thought of the motion for an attachment against Wilkinson, replied:—"Didn't you see they meant to bother him a little?"
It cannot be true as has been reported, that the modern namesake of an ancient reformer, was to have been one of the dignitaries of the Quidionian empire.
It is a new verification of an old axiom, that extremes meet—when we find that there are to be found among the titularies of the dignitaries of the Quid empire men fond of his Britannic Majesty's Picture —and others who are fond of touching the Spanish .
The copy-right of Marshall's Life of General Washington was sold, as we are informed, to Mr. Phillips of London for 60,000 dollars, and the expense of printing amounted to 120,000.
Departed this life on Thursday the 18th instant, in the 49th year of her age, Mrs. ELIZABETH CHAMBERLAYNE, of King William county; she left five children, to deplore the loss of an affectionate mother.
New Haven, June 11. DIED, in this city, on Saturday last, Mrs. MARY WOOSTER, aged 73. She was the widow of General David Wooster, who fell in defence of his country, between Danbury and Ridgefield, during the American revolution.
FROM NORFOLK, JUNE 19. Captain HAYNES in the fast sailing ship Woodroff Sims , arrived yesterday in thirty-one days from Guernsey, has politely favored us with a file of London papers from the 23d of April to the 9th of May, and Guernsey papers to the sixteenth of the last month.
We have given in this day's paper as much of the intelligence by this arrival as the allotment of our paper to the trial of Mr. Burr would permit, further details will be given in future numbers.
In England the Parliament has been dissolved, and the new elections are going on with great spirit, but apparently both in England and Ireland without more than ordinary violence or tumult, except in a few instances. It is not possible for us to say what will be the result, but from the few returns that have been made, we think the new ministry have gained ground. Mr. Sheridan we observe has been forced to abandon his pretensions to Westminster, & has been returned for a small borough under the influence of the Bedford family. The Parliament as will be noticed in the paper was prorogued on the 27th of April, to meet on the 13th of May; on the 29th of April Parliament was dissolved by proclamation, and the new Parliament summoned to meet on the 22d of this month. The election for the sixteen Scotch Peers was to take place at Holyrood House in Edinburgh on the 9th of this month.
The official accounts of the operations of the British fleet before Constantinople had reached London, and as to the result, are published in this paper; farther detailed operations of this expedition will be given hereafter. Nothing can exceed the chagrin and resentment which this circumstance has occasioned in England, and serious enquiries are talked of. From the view we have given of the subject, it appears to have been an expedition badly designed, and badly executed.
We do not perceive the smallest notice of the treaty with this country in any of the papers received by this arrival; in short, the affairs of this country, respecting the treaty, are no more noticed than if there had been none made, but this we account for in the expected change in politics, which the new Parliament will produce.
Affairs on the continent are detailed as far as we were enabled to give them in this day's paper, from which it does appear that nothing important had occurred be-
tween the two Grand Armies. The Seventieth Bulletin , dated the 9th of April, at Finkenstien, is the latest account published by the French. An account reached London the 6th of May, that a grand battle had been fought in which Bonaparte was defeated with great loss, and was wounded; this account came from Holland and Hamburg by private letters, and tho' not contradicted at the date of our last papers, was not much credited.
The continental journals continue to speak with confidence of peace, or at least of negotiations under the mediation of Austria, who seems determined to pursue the system of neutrality which she has adopted.
Wheat in considerable quantities was daily arriving in England from France, in neutral vessels. Prices the 8th of May, at Mark Lane, fine wheat 78s. to 82s. per quarter, fine flour 60 to 63s. per sack of 10 quarters; the American barrel 42s. to 45s. and very abundant.— Public Ledger .
Foreign news —The Isabella , in 40 days from Bordeaux, has arrived at New York, and brings Paris papers to the 26th April. At the time of her departure, there were great rejoicings in France, but on what account is not known. It is rather singular, that by this arrival there is none news from the grand army later than the 9th April—this is the date of the 70th bulletin, which we publish, from Finkenstien; and is not so late by eight days as we have heretofore received. The French head quarters are represented, in the English prints, to have retrograded above 50 miles, but this is totally incorrect. Finkenstien is but 5 miles from Osterode, 75 miles from the Russian head quarters.
The news by this arrival, proves the falsity of all the rumours published for stock jobbing purposes in England, of Austria being prepared to join the Russians. The obvious policy of Austria to remain neutral, we have often pointed out, the attack on Turkey rendered that policy still more necessary.
It is not at all improbable, that Sweden is endeavoring to negotiate a peace with France—the next victory of the French, would place her entirely at the mercy of the conqueror.
The war against the Russians and English is carried on with the utmost vigor by the Turks and Persians. Every sort of English property has been confiscated in the dominions of these powers, and all the English factories shut up.
Gen. Marmont commands the French army marching from Dalmatia, to the aid of the Turks.
The British are said to have sent Sir A. Paget to a pacific mission to Constantinople—and we have no doubt of it; they never expected resistance to their demands, & are aware of the immense use Bonaparte may make of such an ally. The junction of the French and Turks against Russia, is one of the most disastrous events that could have happened for the latter, and was exactly such as Bonaparte must have been anxious for—it will fix the destiny of Russia, and produce every effect contemplated by the French. The Turks want nothing but discipline, to render them superior to the Russians—"in military habits, personal courage and bodily strength (says a distinguished modern writer) the Turks surpass any other body of men." The introduction of French officers will speedily place them in the most formidable condition.
It is not surprising, that Russia, with so little prospect of success, should be anxious to enter into negotiations for peace: before the declaration of war by the Turks, its wishes on this subject were made known to the cabinet of Vienna, which declined to mediate; and the anxiety must now be much greater. Infatuation alone can have induced the Russian emperor to hazard a pitched battle; if we are to credit the Petersburg court gazettes however, that event has no doubt taken place, for it declares the resolution of Russia not to negotiate without England.
At the latest dates from the French head quarters, Bonaparte was engaged in personally inspecting the whole line of his army, and making every disposition for an early engagement. We shall not be surprised to learn, that the rejoicings in France, the beginning of May, were for a victory obtained by him.
The Paris Argus , of the 23d April, contains some remarks upon the rejection by our government, of the treaty with England. As this paper has fallen into the hands of Lang of New York, we are not permitted to re-publish the remarks at length. The Argus very justly observes that "the rejection of the treaty, is an evidence that the Americans are becoming more and more jealous of their maritime independence;" & then proceeds:—"The French imperial decree which orders the confiscation of all English merchandise found in ports occupied by the French armies had excited apprehensions that some American property might be involved in it, but the explanations since given, have fully satisfied the merchants of the United States. All news coming from the continent of Europe, is greatly caught up here. From this eagerness it may be seen that the nations apparently the greatest strangers to this war, have a real interest in the success of the cause of the French, and the Americans above all have already to congratulate themselves that the greatness of the efforts which the English government is obliged to make against France, obliges it to relax from the tyranny which is exercised over its trade.— Aurora .
FRANKFORT, (KEN.) May 28.
Mississippi Territory, 24th April, 1807.
DEAR SIR, WITH pleasure I acknowledge myself indebted to your paper of the 2d inst. for information which has been repeatedly refused me, by the judges of this territory. I allude to John F. Carmichael's affidavit. Suffer me to trouble you by inserting in your paper the following remarks:—From the solemnity of an oath, and the truth which ought to be expressed under so solemn an obligation, I have no doubt but the public have given it the usual credit. In obedience to truth and my feelings, and in duty to the public, I offer
them the following corrections, for the truth of which I stand pledged: and so far as the doctor feels himself interested, I take the whole responsibility upon myself. I am aware of the difficulty of proving a negative, you will suffer me therefore to refer you to his affidavit. "That Fort Adams was of some consequence, when United States troops were there, and who commanded them." It will be remembered, that there were not more than five or six men in the fort at this time, no comment, I presume, will be necessary to show the absurdity of the enquiry "who commanded them."
I would with great safety to myself in point of conscience and truth, contradict the far greater part of this gentleman's assertions, were I not fearful, that he is as destitute of spirit, as I know him to be of honor, honesty and truth.
"This deponent further declares, that Mr. Ralston and Mr. Floyd visited the fort at Fort Adams on the 12th of January inst. between sun-set and dark, and walked round the said fort." This assertion is untrue—it is false, and worthy only of this deponent. Neither Mr. Floyd nor myself were nearer to this fort than a hundred or a hundred and fifty yards; nor was the fort any object with us; we merely walked down to the river from our lodgings to look at the large eddy occasioned by the bend, without any other view whatever. I have selected this charge, because it has a particular bearing on the mind of the people of this territory at this particular period: it goes to enforce the then prevailing opinion, which I believe originated with this deponent, his master and party, "That Burr with an army were about to descend the river, to ransack New Orleans, destroy plantations and lay waste the country." Burr is at hand says the doctor, here are two of his officers carefully examining the fort.
For what? That he may possess themselves of the strong holds of our country, the better to effect and complete their nefarious purposes. This is certainly the natural inference and intentions of this honorable deponent.—Whatever may have been the public impression, I do aver, that no such thought, no such sentiment, no such wish ever possessed my heart.
This spy (I suppose it is no secret by this time that the doctor held his honorable appointment under his honorable master) assured me that he had not spoke to Gen. Wilkinson for three years or more, owing to a misunderstanding which he said took place between him and the general about pecuniary matters. The latter being scant of cash, applied to the former to borrow of him, the doctor preferring his money to the pleasure of relieving his distressed master, refused the request, fearful the master might forget to return the man his money again. This produced a chasm, which I suppose, has only been filled up by the doctor's affidavit and late extraordinary exertions, in the functions of his late honorable appointment.
I will not trouble the public with any further anecdotes of these great personages, but just remind the doctor, that he forgot to swear that he had sworn secrecy, so far as related to Col. Burr's then situation in descending the river, and his being at Bayou Pierre on the 12th of January last.
ALEX. RALSTON. In justice to Gen. Adair, and respect for the truth, I do declare that I never exchanged a sentiment with him on the subject of what is generally termed Burr's expedition.
A. R. The foregoing letter of Alexander Ralston though evidently intended to invalidate the deposition of doctor Carmichael corroborates some of the most important parts of the doctor's evidence. He denies that Floyd and himself went to view Fort Adams, but acknowledges they walked within about one hundred yards of it, on their way to see an eddy occasioned by a bend in the river at that place. When the sight whereon the fort is erected is considered, when it is remembered that it is situated in a bottom over looked by the neighboring hill by which it can easily be commanded, we may cease to wonder why the two partizans of Col. Burr, were satisfied with viewing the fort at the distance of about one hundred yards. The fort could not but be of consequence to Col. Burr, as his boats must pass immediately under its guns and we believe notwithstanding the declarations of Mr. R. that such was the state of the works, and the situation of the fort, that considerable injury would have been sustained by Col. Burr's party in passing it. We will remind Mr. Ralston that he forgot to inform us for what great national and patriotic purposes he swore doctor Carmichael to secrecy on the subject of Col. Burr's passage down the river, and particularly as to where he (B) was at that time. If the objects of col. Burr were honorable, if they were not even criminal why should he wish his movements to be kept from the world? Had Col. B. any thing to apprehend from the government of the United States in the quiet pursuits of an honest man, that he should impose an oath of secrecy on his followers and they on the people?—We would advise the friends of Col. Burr, and the followers of his expedition, to take care how they permit their passions to gain the ascendancy over their caution least they misake and let out the truth.
This letter from a man who is believed to be a partizan of Col. Burr, and to whom report has given a high command in his expedition, is a strong and irresistible proof of the correctness of that testimony which it was intended to destroy, and cannot fail to convince every impartial mind that some diabolical scheme, some treasonable plot, too dark to bear
the effluence of publicity, too imbecile to impose upon the people, and too imperfect yet to brave the storm of opposing patriotism, was in embryo. Why we will ask Mr. R. was the oath of secrecy administered to doctor Carmichael, and who delegated to him the power of administering it? What induced him to leave this country, and for what purpose was he employed by Burr to go before him to prepare his way, and administer oaths of secrecy with regard to his situation?—It is but too plain that Mr. R. who is indignant at the conduct of doctor C. was one of the party and was sent forward to prepare the people for the reception of Col. Burr. His letter strongly evinces the interest he felt in the success of the scheme, and combining events, have proclaimed him to the world as one of the party.
We would remind Mr. R. of an old text, "Out of thine own mouth shalt thou be convicted."—Every defence in a bad cause serves to weaken it, and every attempt to obscure truth adds to its lustre.
LEXINGTON, June 2. Charles Vattier, who was sentenced to receive ten lashes, &c. for robbing the Receiver's office at Cincinnati, has had the ten lashes remitted by the acting governor of the state of Ohio, which enraged the citizens of Cincinnati and the neighborhood in such a degree that they made an effigy of the acting governor which was taken to the whipping post, and received the ten lashes. On the breast of the Effigy a label was pinned, containing these words, "The stripes are now from Charley taken off, myself befitting."
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
CONTINUED.
PARIS, April 18.
Official news from Constantinople.
All the notes presented, as well by the ambassador Arbuthnot, as by the vice-admiral, whilst the enemy's fleet was before Constantinople, tend to shew the eminent check the English have received, and confirm the opinion we had of the good conduct of the Porte, and of the musselman people.
Vice-admiral Duckworth had begun by burning a ship and five frigates, and by massacring the crews which were on board. He arrived before Constantinople, and the first arms which he used were menaces of every kind. But when he had begun to comprehend that they did not frighten the Porte, he changed his tone, desisting from a part of his pretensions, and finished by considering himself too happy in being able to repass the Streights.
The conduct of the Porte has been energetic and prudent. Scarce awakened from the astonishment which an attack as abrupt as unexpected was calculated to inspire, she armed all the shores, and as soon as the Seraglio and the coasts of Europe and Asia were sufficiently garnished with cannon, she reinforced all the batteries of the Streight. When she thought these measures were sufficient for her defence, she assumed the tone that became a great power, she menaced in her turn, and the English fleet gained the passage of the Dardanelles and fled shamefully.
ANCLAM, (Sweden) April 18.
The triumph of the Swedes in Pomerania has been of very short duration. Marshal Mortier has attacked them. The following is the report of his proceedings:—
"On the 16th of April, in the evening, marshal Mortier collected a part of his force at Pasewalk. The Swedes had a very extensive line, viz. heads of columns at Falkenswald, Stofzenburg, Staffort, Belling, and Dargitz, viz. from the banks of the Oder to Mecklenburgh Strelitz. The marshal formed the resolution of attack on their centre, without paying any regard to the rest of their troops—convinced that if he could gain the river Peene, it would certainly occasion much loss and confusion among the enemy.
"On the 17th, at day break, the marshal attacked and carried Belling. The French were compelled to traverse a country full of morasses. In vain did the Swedes attempt to defend the pass of the Langham. After an obstinate conflict, in which they displayed much courage, they were driven from one position to another as far as Alikosenow, where the French found them joined by the troops that had occupied Anclam.
"The enemy made an obstinate resistance—but notwithstanding the effects he reckoned upon from ten pieces of cannon with which he fired upon the French, this position was also forcibly carried, and the enemy fell back to Anclam in confusion, without attempting to avail himself of the position in front of that town. The Swedes were followed sword in hand, cut down in the streets, and compelled to retreat over the Peenebruch, which bridge, for want of time, they were not able to destroy. The Swedes suffered considerably on this day, and, besides the killed and wounded, lost 2 pieces of cannon and 600 prisoners.
"After this advantage gained over the enemy's centre, marshal Mortier advanced against the flanks, which he had surrounded. A brigade detached towards Ucker-mund, took two pieces of cannon and made 330 prisoners. Another column sent towards Demmin, took two light pieces and 100 prisoners. Straggling Swedes are every moment brought into the French head quarters—they are ignorant of the country dialect, and know not what to do with themselves. The Swedes are completely driven over the Peene, and the French are in possession of Demmin.
"Notwithstanding, during the whole of the 16th, the weather was dreadful, and there was a troublesome fall of hail and rain, the French ran a space of 18 miles, fighting all the way.
"At Anclam they found several magazines of corn and meal, and several ovens in good condition.
"The Swedes have eight gun boats and several transports, in the Haff. As the wind is contrary, and the people on board are without provisions, it is probable they must surrender."
LONDON, April 23.
The following interesting correspondence has been sent to us for insertion:
(Copy.) "Mr. Secretary Canning presents his compliments to Mr. Monroe, and in answer to his letter of the 2d inst. has the honor to transmit to him the copy of a letter from Mr. Marsden, by which he will perceive that the lords commissioners of the admiralty have disapproved of the conduct of the commanders of his majesty's ships Scorpion and Bloodhound in having warned the American ship in question from entering the port of Antwerp, as represented by Mr. Monroe.
"Mr. Secretary Canning requests Mr. Monroe to accept the assurances of his high consideration."
"Foreign office, April 20, 1807."
Portland place, April 23, 1807. "Sir—I have the honor to enclose a copy of Mr. Secretary Canning's note to me of the 20th inst. which, as it contains a communication of considerable importance to the commerce of the United States, I have to request that you will be so good as to make it known to those who are engaged. I have the honor to be your most obedient servant,
(Signed) "JAMES MONROE." "Wm. Lyman, esq. consul of the United States, London."
American Consulate and agency, London, April 23.
"All merchants and others interested in the commerce of the United States of America, will take notice of the foregoing communications, and govern themselves accordingly."
"W. LYMAN."
Price of Stocks this day at one o'clock.
Consols for money, 63 1-8 1-4—May 63 1-2 5-8—Omnium 1 1-2 pr.
Before the close of the market at the stock exchange yesterday, the funds experienced a rise of about a half per cent. It was reported, but we know not on what authority, that the negotiation with the Porte had been brought to a favorable termination, before the British force retired from Constantinople. It was also reported—as it had been often before without any foundation—that Austria had declared against France, and meant now to take part with the allies, in prosecuting the war against the common enemy. A third prevailed, founded on
Foreign journals to the date of Monday last, received by a vessel from Holland, which also brought some private letters. These journals contain some more of the correspondence, real or pretended, which took place between admiral Duckworth and the porte.
* The American ship Helena , captain Smith from Charleston for Antwerp.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the Subscriber by Moses Davis, to secure the payment of a sum of money due Frederick Pleasants, together with the expenses attending the execution of the trust: I shall proceed to sell for CASH, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday, the seventh day of July next, between the hours of one and three o'clock in the afternoon,
A Tract of Land,
In the county of Henrico, seven miles from the city of Richmond, containing ninety Acres, be the same more or less, and conveyed to the said Davis by Jesse Grimstead, and bounded by the lands of Charles Sneed, Watson Pattman and others. The improvements are a Dwelling House, with all necessary out Houses, and a good Orchard. More than half of the Tract, is uncleared and well timbered. Also, for SALE, on the same terms, a Handsome CHARIOT, very little worn
THOS. H. DREW, Trustee. Richmond, June 23, 1807. tds
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen from the subscriber on the 6th of June, a SORREL HORSE, blaze face, galed on the breast by working in a plough, left hind foot white, light mane and tail, docked four feet ten inches high, not more than six years old last spring, fine eyes, trots, canters and galops tolerable well, shod before. Whoever will deliver the said horse to the subscriber, living in the lower end of Henrico county, shall receive the above reward
DAVID WILLIS. June 23rd 07 3t
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and busy part of this City. To them are attached elegant, airy and extensive accommodations for the families of the tenants.
JOHN MAYO. June 20. tf
FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a deed in trust executed to the subscriber by Goodman Barksdale, to secure the payment of a debt to William Galt, will be exposed to Sale, at Public Auction, for ready money, on Monday the sixth day of July next, being Albemarle court day, at Triplett T. Estes's, Charlottesville,
A Tract of Land,
Lying in the county of Albemarle, containing one hundred and twelve acres and a half, being the same land the said Goodman Barksdale purchased of Donglas Barksdale—also two Negro Girls, Maria and Mourning, or so much of the aforesaid property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt, interest and cost aforesaid. Acting as trustee for others, will only convey title vested in me as such.
DAVID ANDERSON, Trustee. Milton, 6th June, 1807. 3w
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, HENNING'S
New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
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Advantageous Establishment.  THE subscriber, because of circumstances which have lately occurred in his family, wishes to admit a partner in the business of the Henrico Gun-Powder Works, about a mile and a half from Rocketts, or to sell his rights in the same: Said works are so nearly completed, that they will soon be in operation, and the manufacturer who is engaged to manage the making of the powder, understands the whole art so as to make it equal to any imported.  None need apply for a share who cannot advance soon $1000, and employ their resources in the course of the business; there is a fair prospect that said works will be a very advantageous establishment; for further particulars apply to  HUGH WARDEN Richmond, 1st May, 1807. tf
Valuable Property FOR SALE.  BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Peter F. Archer, for the benefit of John G. Jefferson, WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH, on the premises, in the county of Amelia, on the 10th day of July next, a Valuable Tract of Land  Called Fox-Harbour, containing by estimation above 650 acres, lying on both sides of the road leading from Pridesville to Bevil's Bridge.  Also the following SLAVES or such of them as can be had, Simon, Dilsey and her three children, Leonard, Sam, Phill, Sukey and her three children, Davy, Saria and her two children, Phoebe and her two children, Joe, Toabig, Tom, Bristol, Murrier and her three children, or so much of the said property as shall be sufficient to satisfy the purposes of the said deed of trust. The sale will continue from day to day till it is completed. A minute description of the land is thought unnecessary as it is imagined that those inclined to purchase will view it and judge for themselves.  JOSHUA CHAFFIN, WILLIAM CASSELL, WILLIAM BENTLEY, } Trustees. May 28, 1807. tfs
FOR SALE,  MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Messrs. William & George Skipwith; this Land is equal if not superior to any Land in Cumberland county, off James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent DWELLING HOUSE , and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit. One third of the money will be expected when a title is made, the other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments. Mr. Jeremiah Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser.  FRANCIS EPPES. Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. 4w
MATRESSES.  CAN be had on very short notice. MATRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATRESSES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased.  Jno. S. Pleasants.
FOR SALE.  My tract of Land,  In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.  SAM BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
FOR SALE,  SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAIN LAND.  FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Richmond. The above tract of land is generally considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of meadow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wheat machine on the Scotch model.  Another tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally esteemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst.  Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber residing on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Negroes (in families) will be taken in exchange for either or both of the above tracts of land.  ROBERT H. ROSE. Orange, April 8th, 1807. 3m
Lesueur & Saunders  Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of  Bar-Iron & Castings,  Of superior quality. Feb. 20, 1807. tf
Notice.  THE Debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT & KIRBY are hereby informed, that THOMAS GILLIAT alone is empowered to receive payment of 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 & SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT. JAMES KIRBY. Richmond, 25th May, 1807. 3m
ROBERT M'DOWELL,  RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he continues to keep entertainment at the Red House in Jennings' Gap, sign of the Spread Eagle, situated in the forks of two roads, 12 miles from Staunton and 21 miles from Harrisonburg, leading directly to the different Mineral Springs in the back country. His house is large and airy, with plenty of lodging rooms, well furnished with good Beds. Liquors of the best quality. Also good Stables, to hold upwards of thirty horses, well furnished with Hay and Grain, and an excellent Hostler, &c. He flatters himself by his assiduity to please to give general satisfaction to those who call on him.  May 11th, 1807. 6w
SHOES.  THE subscribers, under the firm of J. W. DENNIS & Co. have just received from the northward, a large supply of SHOES, which they warrant newly made, and of the best materials, viz:  Gentlemen's superfine Shoes. do. fine do. Negroes coarse do. do. Ladies' and Misses' leather Slips and Brunswicks. Boys' and Children's Shoes. Ladies' & Misses' Kid & Morocco Slips with assorted colors, and without heels. Children's Morocco Shoes, do.  Together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and fashionable BONNETS, all of which they offer at a reduced price for cash, produce or acceptances in town.  J. W. DENNIS, BENJAMIN DENNIS. Richmond, April 23, 1807. tf
FOR SALE,  Opposite Colonel Mayo's new Buildings, 4th, 5th and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806  New England Rum in hds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Rum and Brown Sugar in Ditto Cognac by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potomac Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks.  And a general assortment of GROCERIES, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by  JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
The subscribers having purchased the Stock of Dry Goods  OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, and taken the store lately occupied by them, will carry on the business under the firm of  KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR.  They will sell low for cash or on a short CREDIT to punctual customers.  JAMES KIRBY, RIVERS DRAKE, EDM: TAYLOR, jr. May 29.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by the subscribers by John Henderson of the county of Albemarle, to secure the payment of certain debts therein mentioned and for other purposes, we shall expose to sale, by Public Auction, for ready money, before the door of the Tavern of Mr. Triplett T. Estes, in the town of Charlottesville and county of Albemarle, on the first Monday in July next, being Albemarle court day, John Henderson's interest in the following property, to wit:  One certain tract or parcel of LAND, on the waters of Hardaway river in the said county, containing by survey six hundred and sixty-six acres, adjoining the lands of Christopher Hudson, Henry Copeland and others.—Also, about six acres of LAND, in or near the town of Milton, on which there is a valuable mill-seat.—Also, an undivided interest in LOTS in the said town of Milton, his proportion being five lots—Also, the life estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson in and to the LAND and HOUSES near Milton, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas E. Randolph.—Also, 2,000 acres of LAND on Taylor's creek in the counties of Jefferson or Scott in the state of Kentucky—Also, the interest of Hill Carter under the Will of Edward Carter, deceased, to certain LANDS in the state aforesaid, which interest the said Henderson purchased of the said Hill Carter—Also, the interest of the said John Henderson as distributee of his father Bennett Henderson, dec. in and to a certain tract of LAND in the county of Scott and state aforesaid, supposed to be four hundred acres—Also, the like interest in and to certain LOTS in the town of Milton—Also, one BAY HORSE—Also, a BOND executed by James L. Henderson to said John, for the title to certain lands in the state of Kentucky. As the residue of the money arising from the sale of the above-mentioned property is to be paid over by us to the proper creditors of John Henderson, authorised to receive the same, it would be to the interest of those creditors to attend the sale and force the property to its proper value.—Acting as trustees, we shall only convey the title to the above property vested in us as such.  James Lewis, Matthew Henderson, } Trustees. June 9, 1807. 3w
Patent Iron-bound Boots, Bootees, and Shoes.  JOHN BEDFORD,  PHILADELPHIA,  RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, and Store-keepers in particular, that he is now prepared to supply them with the above valuable goods, wholesale and retail, on moderate terms.  Shoemakers, also, may be supplied with patent-rights, on easy terms, which they will find it highly their interest to obtain, as they can, by this improvement, make four times the quantity of shoes, with their usual number of hands: for example, the usual work of three men, is only three pair of common shoes per day; whereas, in the improved way, three men, with the assistance of a boy, can make from twelve to fifteen pair per day. Thus the advantages resulting from this improvement, are evidently of the most essential importance: in the first place, three-fourths of the labor is saved: in the second place, half the leather is saved, (for one pair of shoes, made in this way, will wear as long as two pair, made in the usual way) and, in the third place, there is a saving of flux (at the rate of one pound, to twenty-four pair of shoes) they are also much more water-proof than the others, and easier mended.  These are well ascertained facts, proved by actual experience. The patentee therefore hopes, that an improvement fraught with such important public utility, will not only engage the attention, but the encouragement of every friend to the infant manufactures of this country. It may not be amiss to remark, that the country Shoemaker, in particular, may derive in calculable advantages from this improvement, as he can supply his customers in one-fourth of the time he has usually devoted to that purpose, and have the other three-fourths for the cultivation of his farm, or other avocations.  Price of patent-rights, for the country, 100 dollars. For states, districts or towns, in proportion. Applications may be made to the Patentee, or to Mr. Jacob Harrison, Richmond. 3m Feb. 12, 1807.
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, a Negro Man
BILL T,  About 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; he is of rather 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, tho' not very long: He is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very specious insinuating manner; he speaks rather quick and pert, and has a disposition to be very pouty: 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 fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him—His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement; 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—Tho' having so general an 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. Hanover, May 31, 1807. tf
WILL BE SOLD,  AT Public Auction, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Thursday the 2nd day of July next, if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter, a valuable TRACT of LAND,  Containing 160 acres more or less, lying in the lower end of the County of Louisa, whereon Thomas Wash now resides, and adjoining the lands of Messrs. John S. Smith, Joseph Eggleston and Henry Dickenson.  Six Months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on his giving a Note negotiable in the Bank of Virginia with an approved endorser or endorser, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of said note.  TAYLOR & BROWN, Trustees for the Creditors of Mr. Geo. Greenhow. Richmond, June 3, 1807.
NOTICE.  MESSRS. Robert King and Charles McCroughton and Robert King, James Thompson and Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Conrad Laub and William Davidson, Executors of James Short, deceased—Take notice, that I shall proceed to take the following depositions at the times and places hereinafter mentioned, to be read as evidence in two suits now depending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond District, in which suits I am plaintiff and you are the defendants, to wit, at the tavern of Mr. Norris, at Fauquier courthouse, on the 30th day of June in the year 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, I shall take the depositions of Mr. John Love and Mr. Josiah Watson, sr. and others. At the tavern of Paul Verdier, at Orange courthouse, on the 6th day of July, 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, I shall take the deposition of Charles Noel and others. On the thirteenth of July, 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, I shall take the deposition of John M. Rose at his dwelling house in the county of Buckingham, and on the 29th day of July, 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, in Brunswick courthouse, I shall take the deposition of Abner Newman and others.  ROBERT H. ROSE. Richmond, June 1st, 1807. 4w
PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Sprigs,  MANUFACTURED at the Penitentiary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond.    CUT NAILS.    Wholesale.  Retail.    5d. 12 1-2 cents.  13 1-2 cents per pound.    4d. 11 1-2  12 1-2    6d. 10 1-2  11 1-2    8d. 10  11    10d. 9 1-2  10 1-2    12d. 9 1-2  10 1-2    20d. 9 1-2  10 1-2    CUT BRADS.    8d. 9 1-2  10 1-2    10d. 9  10    12d. 9  10    20d. 9  10    WROUGHT NAILS.    6d. 12  13    8d. 11 1-2  12 1-2    10d. 11  12    12d. 11  12    20d. 11  12    Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.  CUT SPRIGS.  5d.—50 cents per thousand—4d. 67 cents per thousand—6d. 84 cents per thousand.  Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES  Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assortment of well chosen GROCERIES.  May 13, 1807. tf
Notice.  ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Court's, without the previous consent of the subscribers, who are alone authorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Court's to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us.  Samuel McCraw, Pleasant Younghusband, } Trustees Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
Just Received,  And for Sale on reasonable terms, 20,000 Weight of well cured BACON,  Amongst which are 700 HAMS of a superior quality.—Likewise, 15 Ton of IRON,  Assorted, with our usual assortment of PAINTS, OIL, &c. &c.  RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, 12th June, 1807. 3m
Tobacco Land for Sale.  IN Amherst county, on Horsley's creek, 1509 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 courthouse to Waugh's ferry on James river, is 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 & Loving, 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 15th, 1807. tds
The above tract of land and improvements will be offered for sale at Amherst Courthouse on Monday the 17th day of August next (being court day) on a credit of one, two and three years if punctually paid, if not to carry interest from the day of sale.  A deed of trust will be required on the premises, or satisfactory security for punctual payment.
TO BE SOLD,  For ready money, at Public Auction, on the premises, on the 10th day of July next, The Tract of Land & Plantation,  IN the county of Henrico, whereon James Allen now resides, containing by estimation three hundred acres, be the same more or less—By virtue of a deed of trust executed by the said Allen to the subscribers to secure the payment of a sum of money therein expressed, due to Nathaniel Wilkinson, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to discharge the debt and expense of the trust aforesaid. On the land is a genteel dwelling and other necessary out houses, with an apple and peach orchard of the choicest fruit now in high perfection. The said plantation is a desirable situation, lying on the north branch of the Brook, about eight miles from the city of Richmond. Any person wishing to purchase the said land ought to view the premises before the day of sale, which will actually take place on the above recited day, between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock.  PETER WILKINSON, WATSON PATTON, } Trustees June 15th, 1807. 100y
STRAYED OR STOLEN,  FROM the commons of this city on the 12th inst. a SORREL HORSE, with a flaxen mane and tail, aged 7 years this spring, about 15 hands high, his marks as well as remembered, are his hind and one of his fore feet white, a blaze or star in his forehead, some saddle spots, and had his tail broken in the operation of nicking. He paces, trots and canters pleasantly, and has been lately broke to run in a chaise. I am induced to believe he is stolen, if so, will give a reward of 50 dollars upon conviction of the thief; but if strayed, will reward any person liberally for such information as will secure him again.  EDWD. W. TRENT. Richmond, 17th June, 1807. wtf
IN COUNCIL,  April 16, 1807.  FOR the information of those persons who are entitled to lands in that part of the state of Ohio reserved by the legislature of Virginia, in their act of cession, for satisfying bounties due to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line, on continental establishment. It is advised, that so much of the act of the last session of Congress as relates to the granting of further time for locating those warrants, be published by the printer for the commonwealth, at least once a week in his paper for three months; and also once a week for two weeks in all the other newspapers, published in Virginia and in the district of Columbia.  It is also advised, that the rules adopted by the executive in relation to the evidence to be adduced by claimants for military land warrants, and to the amount of allowances to be made them in certain cases be in like manner and for the above periods published in the said papers—which rules are as follows:—  In all cases where a certificate of military service is adduced as evidence of a claim for land bounty, the signature of the person certifying must be authenticated by his acknowledgment before a magistrate, or by the affidavits of two witnesses, at least; and where a certificate of the same nature is granted by a person not a commander of a corps, the same must be verified by the affidavit of such person, accompanied by a certificate of his credibility from the court of the county or corporation in which he resides, or from some magistrate thereof.  2d. Any officer or soldier who has served for a longer period than six years, is entitled to additional land bounty in proportion to the time which he may have served beyond the six years, although the said additional service may fall short of or exceed one year.  Extract from the Journals of Council. DANIEL L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled, That the officer and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment, their heirs or assigns, entitled to bounty lands within the tract reserved by Virginia, between the Little Miami and Scioto rivers, for satisfying the legal bounties to her officers and soldiers upon continental establishment, shall be allowed further time of three years, from the twenty third of March next to complete their locations, and a further time of five years from the same twenty third of March next, to return their surveys and warrants or certified copies of warrants to the office of the secretary of the war department, anything in the act entitled "An act to ascertain the quantity of the lands reserved by the state of Virginia north west of the river Ohio, for the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers on continental establishment, and to limit the period for locating the said lands," to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, no locations, as aforesaid, shall alter the passing of this act, be made on tracts of land for which patents had previously been issued, or which had been previously surveyed, and any patent which may nevertheless be obtained for land located contrary to the provisions of this section, shall be considered as null and void.  The several printers in Virginia, and in the district of Columbia, are required to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for two weeks, and transmit their accounts to  D. L. HYLTON
W. WARDLAW,  HAS received by the Rolla from London, a general assortment of  MEDICINES,  Patent Medicines, Family Medicine chests, Mephitic Air Machines, and Surgeon's Instruments, viz:—    Amputating Instruments  Catheters male and female    Trepanning  Syringes do. do.    Cupping  Bongie's elastic & common    Conchling  Flesh Brushes    Ditto with Sir John Earl's improvements  Teeth do. assorted    Midwifery  Surgeon's Needles    Surgeon's pocket cases  Gum Lancets    Ditto half cases  Seal Pills    Instruments for cleaning the teeth  Trusses    Extracting ditto in cases  Thumb and Spring Lancets    Dissecting Instru-  Fornicets     Trocars single and in cases.    Patent Medicines.    Steer's Opodelcol  Ague and Fever    Church's Cough Drops  Drops    Essence of Mustard  Greenough's Tincture    German Corn Plas-  Warren's Bitters    ter  Norris's Fever Drops    Bilious Pills  Hamilton's Worm    Balsam of Honey  Lozenges    Jesuit's Drops  Ching's ditto    Walton's Antibilious Tincture  James's Fever Pow-    With a general assortment of the old patent Medicines—He has also the following NEW MEDICINES, which have been lately introduced into the practice:—Essential Salt of Bark, Pseudopitate of Iron, Licken Islandicus—He expects shortly a large supply of Shop Furniture and Vials from London and Liverpool.  June 9, 1807. w4t
NOTICE.  THE Co-partnership of MOORE & SEAY , being dissolved by mutual consent, it is earnestly requested of those indebted to the said concern, to settle their accounts as soon as possible, with Bernard, Seay & Co. or John Morris . Those who have claims are requested to bring them forward immediately, & lodge them with Bernard, Seay & Co. that provision may be made to discharge them.  John Morris, Bernard, Seay, Co. May 25, 1807. w3t