The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-05-19 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, MAY 19, 1807.
[NUMBER 3.]
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.....103.
Richmond Prices Current.
Table with 3 columns: Item, D., C. Rows include TOBACCO, WHEAT, FLOUR, FINE, CORN, BACON, BAR IRON, HEMP, WHISKEY.
Sales at Auction.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, is by mutual consent, continued until the 20th of next month (May) and will dissolve on that day; on which day, will commence, a sale at auction:
OF all their STOCK OF GOODS, on hand; and will continue from day to day until all is sold. The terms of sale will be as follows: Cash for all sums under one hundred dollars; Six months credit for all sums above one hundred dollars, and under five hundred dollars; & six and twelve months credit for all sums above five hundred dollars; Negotiable Notes, with approved endorser, will be required of the purchasers. And on the 25th May, will be sold at auction, all that TENEMENT, on the Main Street of this City, where the Store of GILLIAT & KIRBY is now kept; for this Tenement, a credit of six and twelve months will be allowed the purchaser, giving Negotiable Notes with approved endorser; and also a Deed of Trust on the property, to secure the purchase money; no one will be taken as an endorser of a note, unless they reside in Richmond or Manchester. As it is the wish of GILLIAT & KIRBY to have the affairs of that firm brought to a close as early as possible; all persons indebted to the firm by open account, are requested to come forward and settle their accounts, pay the balances due from them, or execute bonds for their balances; and it is hoped that all debtors to the firm will make speedy payment. The Stock of GOODS on hand, will continue to be sold at private sale, at reduced prices, wholesale and retail, until the 20th May—For JOHN GILLIAT & Co. THOMAS GILLIAT, JAMES KIRBY.
May 1.
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold, positively, on Wednesday the 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, on the premises:
A NEAT BRICK HOUSE & half acre LOT, known in Wm. Duvall's plan by No. 40 near the B. House of Robt. Johnston, Esq. now in the occupancy of Andrew Callin. Terms of sale 6 & 12 months, for approved endorsed negotiable notes in the Virginia Bank, and a Deed of Trust on the property, to secure the payment of the notes. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m's. May 12.
Sales at Auction.
Will be sold, on the premises, by the subscribers, on Wednesday the 20th of May next, at 11 o'clock,
A convenient two story BRICK HOUSE, on Shockoe Hill, near the lots of Mr. Robert Gordon, together with a half acre LOT, very well enclosed, and on which Lot, there is a well of fine water. Terms of sale, 6, 12 and 18 months, for approved endorsed negotiable notes, and a Deed of Trust on the property, to secure the punctual payment of the same. PROSSER & MONCURE, Vendue-Masters. April 28.
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday the 2d June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at public auction, at the late dwelling-house of Dr. James Currie, deceased, all his
HOUSEHOLD & Kitchen FURNITURE, a Carriage, a pair of carriages and two riding Horses, three male and two female house servants, a housemaker and a man at present bound as an apprentice to the blacksmith's business. A stock of Liquors, consisting of 1 half pipe and some demijohns of first quality old Madeira, and part of a pipe old Sicily Wine, French Brandy, &c. &c. A household of Molasses and sundry other articles. Six months credit will be allowed on all sums above fifty dollars, the purchasers giving notes negotiable in the bank of Virginia, with approved endorser. Those having claims against the late Dr. Currie, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated, and his debtors are requested to make immediate payment. ROBERT GORDON & Co. JAMES CURRIE, } Administrators. May 12.
SPRING GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SPRING GOODS, By the ship Rolla, from London, and United States, and Remp, from Liverpool,
AMONGST WHICH ARE— BEAT 7-4 Superfine Cotton Kerseymeres and Cloths & Kerseymeres, Granderrills, mers, Cotton and thread Laces, Drab Satin and Black patent Hats, Dimities and Mullins, Calicoes, and Morocco Belt Black Beaver and Hats and Caps, Drab Hats, Kenning's Bedticks, and Gentlemen's brown Cotton and Linen thread Hose, extra size, Checks, Brown and white Cotton, Smith's Bellows, Anvils and Vices, Black and white patent Silk, do. do. Large Spades and Coal Shovels, Black and white Ribbed do. do. Large Marrafies, striped with hair, do. do. Rolls and Osnaburgs, Ladies Stockings of all kinds, Hoes and Scythe Blades all kinds. Marfeilles Quiltings, A few boxes choice Irish Linens, and 5-4 Sheetings, purchased in Dublin with cash. All of which will be sold low for cash, or country produce to good customers. ELLIS & ALLAN. A few sheets new Music, for the Piano Forte. May 15.
NOTICE.
In Pursuance of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 14th day of August, 1806—between Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, of the first part, James Bream, of the City of Richmond, Merchant of the second part, and myself of the third part, (sixty days having expired from the 15th day of February, 1807,) I shall expose, or cause to be exposed, to sale, for ready money, at PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond:
ONE TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Kenawha, called Lewis's Salt Rock, now under lease to Abraham Trigg, and the patented land, including the same, under the name of the Saffafras Bottom; and also two TRACTS OF LAND, in the county of Botetourt, on Back-creek, which empties itself into Roanoke river, containing about five hundred acres, and purchased by the said Andrew Lewis, one from John Frenus, and the other from Abraham Pickett; one of which, is a valuable Grist Mill; and also one half of the Coppermine Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the west fork of the Little-river, known by the name of Shelton's Coppermine; and also, one Tract of Land, in the county of Albemarle, containing about one hundred and thirty-five acres, formerly the property of David Wade; for the purpose of raising a sum of money, sufficient to discharge and pay to the said James Bream, the sum of four thousand and fifty-nine dollars, and ninety-three cents, with interest from the said 15th day of February, 1807, and all costs and expenses attending the said sale. Deeds will be made to the purchasers in conformity with the said Deed of Trust. The sale will take place on the 25th day of May, 1807. FRANCIS FOLLET. S.W. April 28.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
NOTICE.
AS I intend in the course of this, or early in next month, to leave this city for a short time; I have (as acting partner of the House of M. & B. Myers,) appointed Mr. Samuel Myers, my attorney in fact, to whom all those are requested to apply, who, during my absence, may have any transactions with the aforesaid firm of M. & B. Myers, or with MOSES M. MYERS. (May 12)
SPRING GOODS.
RICHARD BROOKE, AT THE SIGN OF THE PLOUGH, HAS just received a general assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce:
AMONG THEM ARE— Superfine Cloths, { Reeves, do. Kerseymeres, { Elegant Leno Veils, English and India Nan- { Extra long and short Kid quens, { Gloves, Irish Linens and Long { Ladies Kid & Morocco Lawn, { Shoes, Book Mullins, { Silk and Cotton Chambray, Plain & work'd Leno's, { Brays, Queens fancy do. { Bandanna and Madras Long Shawls work'd, { Hks. Silk & Cotton Hosiery, { 6-4 Cambric and Leno Crapes assorted, { Shawls, Gingham and Calicoes, { German Linen, Furniture do. { India Mullins, Musselees & India Dimities, { Furniture, fringes and Cords, Dimity & Cambric do. { A few pair handsome S. Cambric Mullins, { Boots, Silk Gloves and Laco's. The upper part of his house, is as yet, unoccupied and may be had by immediate application, on moderate terms. April 28. tf.
CHINA & GLASS.
The subscriber has just received from New-York, a handsome assortment of CHINA AND GLASS; THE FORMER CONSISTING OF COMPLETE & BROKEN SETS
DINING China, and China Glazed Ware, amongst which are a few handsome sets Nankin, complete and broken sets Tea China, Bowls assorted, and Chimney ornaments.
THE LATTER CONSISTS CHIEFLY OF Glass Luffers, Cut, moulded and plain Bowls, plates, Pitchers. Small Lemonade Canes, cut and plain Decanters, Water Bottles, Saucers, Goblets, Tumblers, Wine Jelly Glasses, Sweetmeats and Salts of different qualities.
He has on hand a general assortment of the best GROCERIES, which he will sell low at wholesale or retail—and continues to keep a constant supply of Philadelphia Porter, Ale and Beer. DANIEL TRIPLETT. May 3. 6w.
JOHN MENERY,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received, by the ship United States, Capt. Hardy, from Liverpool, his spring assortment of
SADDLERY,
CONSISTING of almost every article in the business. Likewise Harness Mountings, Plated and Brass of different patterns—Coach and Carriage Springs, Steps, long and short—Foot Men's holder Glatz Strings—Laces—Fringes—Glatz 24 by 20—22 by 20—and 20 by 18—Horsemen's & Pocket Pifols—Secret Locks. N. B. Just received, a neat assortment of Saddler's Leather—Skirting, Hog and Bag. All of which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash. May 12. eplm.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.
On WEDNESDAY the 10th of June next, will be sold, at Auction, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at Private Sale, that beautiful
SQUARE OF GROUND,
BELONGING to Col. Quarrier, and now occupied by him. For the convenience of purchasers, it is divided into thirteen Lots, some of which are improved with dwelling houses, and every convenience for families, and all of them are well situated, either for business, (being near the Basin of the Canal and the Public Warehouse) or for the residence of families; having good prospects and a free circulation of air.
A plan of the above property may be seen at the office of the subscribers, to whom, or to Colonel Quarrier, all persons desirous of purchasing at private sale, will apply. Terms made known on day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auct's. May 12. tdf.
MAP OF VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers to the MAP OF VIRGINIA, are respectfully informed that some copies of the work are now ready for delivery; and may be furnished by calling on Mr. John Pumphrey, Stationer & Bookbinder, whom we have appointed our agent for the city of Richmond. No time shall be lost to furnish the whole of our subscribers as well as purchasers. THE PROPRIETORS. May 15. 4w.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAVING taken one of Mr. Robert Mitchell's tenements, a few doors below the market, has on hand, and intends keeping, a general assortment of GROCERIES, which he will sell on very reasonable terms for cash. JNO. H. STROBL. May 15. 3t.
The upper part of the House, with a convenient Yard and Kitchen to rent—enquire of J. H. S.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away about the 10th of April, JESSE, (who calls himself TURNBULL,) about thirty-five years old, five feet six or eight inches high, slender made, and remarkably black; has a scar on one cheek, about the size of a quarter dollar, and several scars on his arms, and to whom he belongs, it is not recollected, where I expect he is harbored: as he has been seen in the neighborhood of Richmond and Manchester, with a pair. Any person who will deliver said negro, or secure him in jail, so that I get him, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by MARY B. DRUMMOND. Amherst county, within two miles } Greenway, May 15. 3t.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. THE Stock holders in this Company, are requested to take notice, that the first Monday in next month is the day of their annual meeting, under the charter which is appointed to be held at the Eagle Tavern, in Richmond, at the hour of ten o'clock.—It is hoped that the members will be punctual in their attendance, as there is business of importance to the Company to be done. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 15. tf.
PUBLIC SALES.
By virtue of a Deed executed by David Rofs, on the 28th day of November 1804, to the Subscribers in trust to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, and by virtue of another Deed, executed also by the said David Rofs, on the 14th day of August last, also a trust to the Subscribers, to secure the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned. Will be sold for ready money, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, between the hours of 12 and 3 o'clock, on Thursday the 21st day of next month, (May.)
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND in the county of Chesterfield, commonly called Chester Hill, together with the Lands appertaining thereto, as a moiety of a certain adjoining Tract of Land called Auburn Chase, containing in all by estimation six hundred and forty-five acres, be the same more or less; also the residue of a Tract of Land and appurtenances in the county of Goochland, containing originally by estimation seventeen hundred acres, but now about a thousand acres, a part of it having already been sold under the Deed of Trust, bearing date the 28th of November 1804, referred to above, and bounded by the Byrd Creek, Elk Hill, James River, &c. being the residue of the Land purchased by the said David Rofs from Wm. Anderson, executor of John Smith.
Also—The following real estates in the Town of Columbia, to wit: all that piece and parcel of ground known under the title and name of the Rivanva Tobacco Warehouse, with all the buildings thereon, covering nearly an acre of ground; the House and Lot adjoining which for many years has been in the occupancy of John Dunn; the Lot and Houses known as the old Tavern in the said Town, and now the residence of Wm. Pafteur; the Lot and half Lot with the Store and Lumber House, lately occupied by Mr. John Forbes merchant; the Lot, Houses and Tan Yard, with an acre of ground belonging thereto, now occupied by the widow Strother, with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances to each and every one of the said Lots belonging; Also a certain Tract or parcel of Land on the great Byrd Creek, purchased from Tandy Holeman and Henry Tuggles, containing about four hundred acres, be the same more or less. WILSON ALLAN, } Trustees. E. W. ROOTES. April 21. tf.
SPRING GOODS.
THE Subscribers have just received from London and Liverpool, their usual supply of SPRING GOODS, which they will sell upon the most moderate terms, for cash, country produce or on credit to punctual customers. JNO. & ROBT. GAMBLE, junr. ep4w. May 12.
FOR SALE.
By BREAM & FOLLET, At the Sign of the ANVIL:
15 Barrels Liver Oil, 50 Casks F. Gun-Powder, 2 Tons Patent Shot, 40 Boxes Tin-Plates, 2000 wt. German Steel, Heart & Club, 100 Casks Cat-Nails and Brads, Window-Glass, 10 by 8, & 20 by 14, 20 doz. Spades and Shovels. A general assortment of Ironmongery. April 24. 4w.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, At his Jewelry Store,
A GENERAL assortment of Swords, Belts, Epaulettes, Plumes and Cockades; also Drums and Fifes. Enoch Sullivan. May 1. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Having taken a house a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers for Sale, under the firm of
WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON. December 23. ep tf.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.
IN pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Directors for the said Company, will be held at Auction, at the Eagle Tavern, on Saturday the 30th of next month, all SHARES of delinquent Stockholders in the said company. N. SHEPPARD Treasurer. April 17. tdf.
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, are now ready for families, or 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.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond District, in a suit depending in that Court, between John Pierce, surviving trustee of Samuel Beale, deceased, Plaintiff, and William Mosely, Defendant, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, for ready money, on the first Monday in June next, it being the first day of the said month of June:—
A CERTAIN TRACT or parcel of LAND, lying in Virginia, upon Staunton river, containing, by estimation, seven hundred and twenty five acres, be the same more or less. This Tract of Land, was sold by Samuel Beale, on the 8th day of July, 1791, to the said William Mosely, and by said William Mosely, was conveyed by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 22d day of June 1795, to Robert Andrews and John Pierce, acting trustees of Samuel Beale, then deceased, to secure the sums in the said indenture specified, which indenture is duly recorded amongst the records of the Court of the said county of Halifax. At the same time and place, will be sold, for cash, such of the negroes (also included in said mortgage) as can then be produced. The sale will be made pursuant to said decree, to raise the balance due on the mortgage, the costs of suit and the expenses attending the execution of said decree. HENRY E. COLEMAN, ROBERT CAMPBELL, } Commissioners. ISAAC H. COLES, JAMES EASTHAM, } tdf. April 28.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of the late John Harvie, of Belvidere, are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated, in order that the Subscriber may make arrangements for their adjustment, and those indebted to the said estate, it is hoped, will make as speedy payments as possible.
On Saturday the 13th day of June next, will be exposed to sale, on the premises,
SEVEN hundred and forty acres of LAND, in the county of Chesterfield, about five miles from Manchester, of which nearly one hundred acres are cleared, and under an enclosure. The whole of this Tract is of a fertile quality, and the uncultivated part well timbered. This Land will be sold entire, or in Lots, as may be most agreeable to purchasers.
Also an undivided moiety of 206 acres, in the said county, adjoining the Black Heath Coal-Pits, and in which it is believed there is coal. This Tract will be sold in the City of Richmond at the Eagle Tavern, on the 18th June next. A credit of six and twelve months will be allowed the purchasers, and a Deed of Trust required upon the Land itself, to secure the purchase money. These Lands will be sold in pursuance of the settlement and last will of the aforesaid decedent, and will be conveyed accordingly by— EDWIN JAS. HARVIE, only acting Executor, of John Harvie, deceased. April 24. eptdf.
An Ordinance concerning the Taxes for the City of Richmond, for the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Six. (PASSED 30TH APRIL, 1807.)
WHEREAS, it is represented, to the President and Common Council, of the city of Richmond, in Common-Hall assembled, that there will be a considerable deficiency in the funds provided by an Ordinance of the Common Council of the said city—passed on the 17th day of March, 1806, for supporting the expenses of the Corporation, for the present year, for remedy whereof,
BE IT ORDAINED, by the President and Common Council of the city of Richmond, in Common Hall assembled, and it is hereby Ordained by the authority of the same, that there shall be paid and collected, the full amount of the taxes directed to be assessed and collected by the Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance laying taxes for the year 1806, and for enforcing the payment thereof," according to the return made by the Assessor for the year 1806—any thing in the Ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance, for the more speedy collection and payment of part of the taxes imposed for the year 1806," to the contrary notwithstanding.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the authority aforesaid, that in addition to the said taxes, so as aforesaid directed to be laid and collected, there shall be laid and collected thirty-three and one third per centum, on the whole of the said taxes, which additional taxes shall be collected and accounted for in the same manner, and under the same regulations as are laid down and prescribed by the first recited Ordinance. A Copy. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, c. c. h. ep3w. May 5, 1807.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is desirous to sell a part of his LOT, on the main street nearly opposite the Court-House, far from twenty-two to forty-four feet in front, and extending one hundred and fifty feet back, it is an eligible situation and worthy the attention of any person who wishes to purchase for the purpose of building thereon. The terms will be made known on application to RICHARD THOMPSON. April 7.
TO RENT,
THE TENEMENT lately occupied by Mrs. Whitaker, in an agreeable retired situation and very convenient for a family. WM. M'KIM. Richmond, March 6. tf.
NOTICE.
Will be sold, at public auction, on Wednesday the 17th of June next, at the town of Ca Ira, in Cumberland county:
THE personal property of the late Dr. Wm. Johnson: This property consists chiefly of a riding Horse, Saddle and Bridle, a Silver Watch, some Medical and other Books, a small assortment of Medicines, and a set of surgical instruments.—Twelve months credit will be given on the sales, and bonds with security required.
Those who are indebted to the estate of Wm. Johnson, are requested to adjust their accounts, with Mr. Jno. Lacland, a merchant in Ca Ira, and to make payment to him, or to come prepared for a settlement with the subscriber, at the time and place above mentioned; & those who have claims against the estate, are desired to exhibit them as soon as possible. C. JOHNSON, Adm'r. May 12. oawtdf.
Europe.
Translation from the Court Gazette of Madrid, under date of March 13, 1807.
Wednesday of this week was a gala-day at court, at the royal residence of Aranjuez, in compliment of the infant Don Francis de Paula Antonio Maria, third son of the King.
The emperor of the French and king of Italy, desires to manifest to the king, our sovereign, his lively desire of preferring and strengthening more and more the bonds of friendship and close alliance, which happily subsist between the two sovereigns and their respective kingdoms, has been pleased to make choice, to reside near the king, our sovereign, in quality of ambassador of his imperial majesty, and enjoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the king of Italy, of his excellency Francis de Beauharnois, grand dignitary of the order of the Iron Crown, of the Legion of honor, &c. who already resided in quality of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of his imperial and royal majesty, near the reigning queen of Etruria. The distinguished talents of Mr. Beauharnois, caused an anxiety for his presentation, which took place the latter end of December last, with all the ceremony customary in like cases; and he was received by their majesties with demonstrations of the greatest regard, as well on account of his appearance, as for his courteous and affable deportment.
By the greatest of outrages against humanity, and against good policy, Spain was forced by Great-Britain to take part in the present war. This power has taken to herself an exclusive dominion of the sea and of the commerce of the world. Her numerous factories disseminated in every country, are like sponges, which suck up their riches, without leaving them any thing more than the semblance of mercantile liberty. From this maritime and commercial despotism are derived to England the immense resources for sustaining a war, the object of which is to destroy the commerce appertaining to each country, and corresponding to its industry and situation. Experience has demonstrated that the English cabinet hesitates at no means that may conduce to effect their designs; and that while this power continues to enjoy the benefits of her immense trade, humanity will continue to groan under the weight of a devastating war. To put an end to this, and to attain a solid peace, the emperor of the French and king of Italy, issued on the 21st of November last, a decree, in which, adopting the principle of reprisals, he determined on the blockade of the British islands; and his ambassador, his excellency Francis de Beauharnois, grand dignitary of the order of the Iron Crown, and of the Legion of honor, &c. having communicated it to the king, our sovereign, who, desirous to co-operate in measures dictated by the principle of reciprocity, has been pleased to order the serene prince, general and admiral in chief, to issue circular orders of the following tenor:
"As soon as Eng:land had committed the horrible outrage of intercepting the royal frigates, violating by surprise that good faith which in time of peace secures the property of individuals, and disregarding the law of nations, his majesty considered himself in a state of war with that power, although it was his royal pleasure to suspend the promulgation of the manifesto, until he saw supported by the government of London, the atrocity committed by its seamen. From thenceforward, and without a necessity of warning the inhabitants of these kingdoms, of the circumlocution with which they ought to conduct themselves towards those of a country wanting to the sacred laws of propriety and the rights of nations, his majesty declared to his subjects the state of war which existed with that nation. All intercourse, all commerce is prohibited in such a situation; and no ideas ought to be entertained towards such an enemy, but those dictated by an honorable spirit which puts at a distance all connexion with them, considering it as the vile result of an avarice disgraceful to those possessing it. His majesty is well persuaded that such honorable sentiments are deeply rooted in the hearts of his beloved subjects; but nevertheless he will grant no indulgence to such as may contravene the law; nor will he leave any thing to ignorance to mistake it; authorizing me for that purpose, to declare, that all English property, found on board any vessel, though it be a neutral one, if consigned to Spanish individuals, shall be confiscated. In like manner shall be confiscated all merchandise which shall be found, though in neutral vessels, whenever it shall be directed to the ports of England or its islands. And finally, his majesty, conformably to the ideas of his ally, the emperor of the French, declares in his states the same law as his imperial majesty, on principles of reciprocity and propriety, has promulgated under date of the 21st of Nov. 1806.
The observance of this determination of his majesty belongs to the chiefs of provinces, of departments and of fleets; and in communicating them, I, in the name of his majesty, hope no occasion will be given for his royal displeasure. God preserve you many years. Aranjuez, the 19th of Feb. 1807.
THE PRINCE, General in chief and admiral in chief. Circular to the chiefs of provinces, departments and fleets in Spain and in the Indies.
WEST-INDIA TRADE.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, MARCH 12.
Mr. Hibbert rose to make the motion of which he had given notice, relative to the petition of the West India merchants, then on the table of the house. The hon. member stated at length the situation in which the West-India islands had been for many years past; the great importance they were of to this country, in contributing so largely to its revenue, and also to the encouragement of its shipping and manufactures; the consumption of the latter carried out there amounted to 5 or 6 millions a year. That the ministers of this country had in succession, for many years, looked with great coolness on the interests of the colonies, and by the heavy duties imposed on the articles of their produce, had placed the planters and owners of lands there in very great difficulties. Much had been said of the high price of sugars in this country, but that high price was of no advantage to the colonies, for when 55s. per hundred weight was paid by the consumer, not

A killing of it went into the pocket of the planter. He referred to a petition presented to the house by the West-India planters and merchants some years ago, which was supported by that great statesman, Mr. Fox, who contended that the colonies were compelled to send all their produce to this country, and we were compelled to take it; it was monopoly against monopoly, a contract equally binding with one made under the most solemn sanction of law, and he was of opinion this country was bound to do every thing in its power to assist and support the interests of the West-India colonies. Mr. Hibbert further stated, that the West-India planters were labouring under the greatest difficulties in consequence of high duties, and other disadvantages they had to struggle with, and said he thought that where the grower of an article was oppressed, it was better the state should bear a part of the burden, than that his industry should be crushed. He concluded a speech which evinced a most extensive knowledge of the subject, by moving "That the said petition be referred to a select committee to examine the matters thereof, and to report the same, with the observations and opinions to the house."
The motion being read from the chair, Mr. Jacob said, he did not rise to oppose it, but to deny the statement of the hon. mover, that ministers had looked with coolness on the interests of colonies. The present administration, as well as those of Mr. Pitt and Mr. Addington, had all evinced their inclination and desire to serve the colonies; and the present ministers had done so in passing the American intercourse act. Mr. Rose contended that that American intercourse bill was not called for by any interest of the West-India islands. Lord Temple insisted, that the act was strictly called for by the interests of the West-India colonies, and he was ready to meet the right hon. gentleman, and debate the subject on the first occasion that offered. The motion was then put and agreed to.
NEW-YORK, May 9. By the arrival this forenoon of the brig Bedford from Liverpool, we have received London dates to the 27th of March.
LIVERPOOL, March 28. Advices of considerable importance were received from the continent, the latter part of the present week. The French army, it is now distinctly admitted, has retired from the countries which it has for some time occupied, and the Russians have immediately occupied its place. The head quarters of Bonaparte are to be immediately removed to Berlin, as soon as the winter quarters of the grand army have been completely established. If the head quarters are not to be transferred till that period, it is probable the removal may not be made for some time. The Russians do not seem at all disposed to allow them to enjoy the tranquillity of which they are so desirous, and they are now less likely than ever to remain inactive, as Gen. Bennington is said to have received reinforcements to the amount of 75,000 men. Two more French Bulletins have been received containing only an account of some slight skirmishes, in which themselves, as usual, are declared to have been victorious. The new Ministerial arrangements are now nearly completed, and a list has been published of the persons appointed to the principal situations. So sudden and complete a change has seldom occurred in the annals of court intrigue, and there is little doubt but the intelligence will be received throughout the country with a sentiment of deep and general regret. We still think it improbable that the New Cabinet should be able to obtain the confidence of the House, in a sufficient degree to enable them to conduct the necessary business of the Session. If that should be the case, a dissolution of Parliament may be immediately looked for; but the adherents of the new Ministry are quite confident of being sufficiently supported without having recourse to such a measure. It is strongly asserted by the late Ministers, that the Catholic question is only the ostensible cause of their removal. Their real offence is said to be their determined resistance of corruption and peculation, in every shape and in every quarter.
LONDON, March 24. The Gazette of this evening contains an account of the capture of L. Bellone, La Henrietta, Ile, Ile de France, L'Emilien, (formerly his Majesty's sloop Trincomalee) and the vigilant privateers from the Mauritius by the squadron under the command of Sir E. Pellew, on the East India station. Four mails arrived from Hufum, with letters and papers from Hamburg and Altona to the 12th inst. An article dated Berlin, the 6th March, states, that the French army has gone into cantonments behind the Passarge, with its left wing inclined to Marienwerder and Elbing. It would appear that it had its head quarters at Osterode, the 12th March, while an article, dated the 9th from the Banks of the Elbe, reports, on the authority of letters from Berlin, that the head quarters were at Thorn upon the Vistula. The Russians, however, will not allow the French that repose which the bulletins have assured us they so much want. They have again bent their winter quarters. On the night of the 24th a Russian division arrived at Peterwalde, on the side of Oststadt. The French general Belair marched with a division against them, on the morning of the 25th; an action took place, in which the Russians are said to have been defeated, with the loss of 400 prisoners and a great many officers. On the same day, another Russian division advanced to Braunberg, the very point of the French cantonments; but it is stated to have been driven out of the town, across the Passarge, with considerable loss. An action took place between the garrison of Danzig and a French division; the result of which has been also represented as favourable to the French. From this it would appear that there was a general movement of the Russians on that day. That the result was favourable to the French we have not a right to presume, because they say so. The French never acknowledge a defeat. We have lately stated that Bonaparte was endeavouring to bring about a peace with Prussia and Russia. This statement is corroborated by the accounts in these papers; but we are happy to find that he has failed. The Austrian gen. Vincent was on the 23th of February still at Bonaparte's head quarters; but Austria was making great military preparation. Her army is said to be forty thousand men stronger than before the last war. These papers also contain the Turkish declaration of war against Russia. The fortress of Amantea, in Calabria, has surrendered to the French. The garrison, consisting of English and Neapolitans, are gone to Sicily.
March 25. We have received Dutch papers to the 23d inst. We are sorry to learn by these papers the loss of the Blanche frigate, near Brest, on the
night of the 4th inst. The Captain, Sir Thomas Lurie, with the whole of the officers and crew, except about 30 of the latter, were fortunately saved. The Vienna letters in the Berlin papers speak of the Porte having declared war against England. It is said that this determination was taken, in consequence of a threat of Admiral Louis to bombard Constantinople, in case the Porte did not immediately consent to a renewal of the treaties with Russia and England, and to dismiss the French Minister and his suite. After a Divan had been held it was resolved to seize on the person of the English Ambassador, and of all English subjects. Mr. Arbuthnot, however, had previously made his escape to the English frigate (the Endymion) which bro't the summons.
Two messengers from the continent arrived yesterday, one of them a servant of Mr. Garlick, at Copenhagen. There was a report in that city, before he came away, that general Bennington, having been joined by the reinforcements under general Van Essen, had followed the French, and again brought them to action, in which he had obtained a decisive victory. This report, we believe, relates to military movements of a secondary consideration. The other Messenger came from Vienna, and is said to be the bearer of very satisfactory intelligence respecting the line of conduct by which the Emperor of Austria means to regulate himself in future. A report of his having declared war against France, is, we believe, premature.
March 26. A Hufum Mail arrived yesterday with letters and papers from Hamburg and Altona, to the 19th inst. The head quarters of the French army were about to be transferred to Berlin, and Bonaparte was expected in that city about the end of last week. General Blucher, who has been exchanged for general Victor, was about to set off to take a command in the Prussian army. The Prussian insurgents, on the right bank of the Oder, are become so formidable, that the communication between Stettin and Thorn is almost entirely cut off. Several corps of French, worn down by fatigue and fatigue, among the rest a considerable part of Oudinot's division, are reported to have laid down their arms.
General Bennington, subsequent to the battle of Eylau, received a reinforcement of sixty thousand regulars and thirty Puffs of Cossacks, of five hundred men each. On that memorable occasion, the Russian army, according to the official statement, was only seventy thousand strong. The French were calculated at one hundred thousand at least. New Administration. —The new arrangement, as far as was made up last night, we understand is as follows, and was last evening submitted by the Duke of Portland to his Majesty. The Duke of Portland to be first Lord of the Treasury. The Right Hon. Spencer Perceval to be Chancellor of the Exchequer, together with the office of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, which, as a bonus, is to be made, for the first time, a patent place for life. Lord Eldon to be Lord Chancellor. The Marquis of Wellesley to be Secretary of State for the foreign department. Lord Hawkesbury for the home department. Lord Castlereagh for the war and colonies. The Right Hon. George Canning to be first Lord of the Admiralty. His Royal Highness the Duke of York Commander in Chief, with the Staff reformed. The Right Hon. George Rose, Treasurer of the Navy. Sturges Bourne, Esq. to be Secretary at War. The Right Hon. Charles Long to be one of the Paymasters General. The Earl of Bathurst to be Master-General of the Ordnance and Constable of the Tower. The Earl of Westmoreland to be President of the Council. The Marquis of Hertford to be master of the horse. The Hon. Robert Dundas to be President of the Board of Control. William Huskisson, Esq. to be one of the Secretaries of the Treasury. Sir Vicary Gibbs to be Attorney General. Mr. Plumer to be Solicitor General. The Lord Chancellor this morning took leave in a very pathetic speech, in which his feelings seemed much overpowered by the subject.
The new ministerial arrangement has already excited considerable anxiety and alarm. Mr. Banks, in the House of Commons last night, moved—"That there be a Resolution of the House, in conformity with that of the Committee of Finance and Inquiry into the State of Public Offices, that no office, place, employment, or salary in any part of his Majesty's dominions, ought hereafter to be granted in Reversion." In the discussion which followed, Mr. Plumer, member for Hertfordshire, stated a report that it was in contemplation of the New Minister to grant the Duchy of Lancaster, a place heretofore held during pleasure, to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Perceval, for life; and this induced Mr. H. Martin to give notice of a motion of this day, for "An humble address to his Majesty, praying that he may be graciously pleased not to grant any office, not at present held for life, for any longer time than it is held at present." The House of Lords met this morning at an early hour, when the Slave Trade Abolition Bill, the Irish License Bill, the Thames Police Bill, and two private Bills received the Royal assent, by commission. The Commissioners were the Lord Chancellor, and Lords Holland and Walsingham. A very interesting conversation took place last night in the House of Commons, upon the motion of Mr. Martin for an address to his Majesty, praying that he would not grant any Office for life which had usually been granted during pleasure. This motion was directed against Mr. Perceval, to whom it was in contemplation to grant the Chancellorship of the Duchy of Lancaster for life, as a compensation to him for giving up his profession on accepting the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. Perceval took his seat on the Treasury Bench, and after having expressed his sentiments upon the motion he withdrew. On a division, the number were—
For the Address 208 Against it 115 Majority against the New Administration 93
The House of Commons was uncommonly crowded with members, about 50 of whom were obliged to take their seats in the side galleries, for want of room in the House. All the members of the late administration took their seats on the opposite Benches as they came in; some, however, inadvertently sat down on the Treasury Bench at first, but crossed the house on perceiving their mistake, which excited a considerable degree of merriment. Yesterday morning his Majesty's late ministers attended at Buckingham House, and in conformity to the Royal command resigned their seals
of office. Lord Chancellor Perceval is not to surrender the Great Seal till Wednesday next, as it is his Majesty's pleasure that he should remain his high office till that period, in order to enable him to pronounce his judgment upon several causes in the Court of Chancery, upon which he was about to decide. The Duke of Portland kissed hands on being appointed first Lord of the Treasury. Mr. Canning went thro' the same ceremony, as Secretary of State for the Foreign Department, and not as first Lord of the Admiralty, as reported. The latter situation is, we find, to be allotted to Lord Mulgrave; Lord Hawkesbury also kissed his Majesty's hand on being appointed to the Home Department; Earl of Westmoreland, Privy Seal; Earl Camden is to be President of the Council.
Price of Stocks this day at 1 o'clock.—Consols, 62—Omnium, 1-3-4.
From the Courier, March 27. KING'S LEVEE. —Mr. Perceval received the seals of office yesterday, as chancellor of the exchequer, and chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, the latter office during his majesty's pleasure. He kissed hands on the occasion, as did also the following noblemen and gentlemen, on receiving their several appointments: Earl Camden, president of the council. Lord Mulgrave, first Lord of the admiralty. Mr. R. S. Dundas, president of the board of control. Earl Chichester, one of the post-masters general. Earl Bathurst, president of the board of trade and master of the mint. Lord Charles Somerset, and Mr. Long, joint pay-masters of the forces. Marquis of Titchfield, one of the lords of the treasury. Lord Lorraine, a member of the board of control. His majesty afterwards gave audiences to the duke of Portland, lords Camden and Hawkesbury, and Mr. Perceval, chancellor of the exchequer.—At five o'clock his Majesty left town. Mr. Hammond and lord Fitzharris are appointed under-secretaries of state in the foreign department; and Mr. Cooke and the hon. col. Stewart in the war and colonial department. Mr. Darce Adams, who filled the office of private secretary to Mr. Pitt, has been appointed to the same situation by his grace the duke of Portland.
MUNICH, Feb. 24. —The Russians have attempted to mount on horse back all the nobility of Lithuania, Volhynia, and the Ukraine, but they have resisted with all their force. The Government has threatened to sequester the property of the nobility, which has caused great discontent in the whole country. The Russian army has since the battle of Eylau, been increased to near three hundred thousand men. [Hamburg Correspondent.] Dispatches were received last night from Lord Hutchinson—in substance as follows: That the war was becoming daily more popular through every part of the Russian empire—that the Levies filled beyond all expectation; that every body and corporation had come forward with voluntary loans, subscriptions, and free gifts. General Buxhowden was recalled from the command of his army, but not disgraced.
The Mail due on Sunday, arrived yesterday evening, and brought intelligence of great importance. Reinforced and supplied with every necessary, the Russians are again assuming the offensive, and advancing against the invincible Bonaparte—who no longer finding his feint of repose on the Vistula, is falling back to Berlin. Though his head quarters are stated to be at Osterode on the 24th, he is said to have been seen on that day at Thorn. The foreign ambassadors at Warsaw—the whole of the envoys and ministers from the subject princes and Allies of France, have been ordered to follow Talleyrand to Berlin. It is said even in private letters that the Russians have pushed their advanced posts to Warsaw, and that the French have sustained another defeat near Thorn. Want and disaffection are also operating in support of the Russians, and a whole division of grenadiers said to be Oudinot's is stated to have gone over to the Russians. They had been peremptorily ordered by Bonaparte to make an attack when they had not had any subsistence for 37 hours. The action of Braunberg, on the 23th, was followed by others most obstinately contested; the town was often taken and retaken—it was at last burnt—it covered the left wing of the French and prevented it from being turned. These actions are said to have taken place on the 27th, 28th, and 29th. On one of those days they cut to pieces a whole division of French cavalry of 4000 men. Magdeburgh is to be immediately supplied with provisions and necessaries for a long siege. Does this look like Bonaparte's being at Peterburgh by May-day? In the rear too of the French positions, insurrection is gaining strength and confidence daily. The communication between Stettin and Thorn is almost entirely cut off. When tyrants meet with a reverse of fortune, suspicion always haunts them. The invincible Napoleon imputing his want of success to his officers, is said to have accused several of them of treason. His former favourite Duroc is reported to have incurred his displeasure, and to have been sent back to France under an escort of gens d'armes. It is imagined in the best-informed naval circles, that the French squadron, of three sail of the line and a frigate, full of troops, which escaped a few nights since out of the outer road of Brest, are gone to the East-Indies. Two Gotterburgh mails arrived this morning, and two bags from Hufum.—They have bro't great and most favourable intelligence. Fresh victories over the French.
ALTONA, March 20. [Extract of a private letter.] "The advices that have been received hence since my last, from the combined Russian and Prussian armies, are of the most gratifying nature. The French, if things go on as they have begun, will have no further occasion to issue their bulletins, to impose on the credulous part of the public, as they will be obliged to retreat much quicker than they came. "On the 1st inst. general Bennington's head quarters were at Heilsberg, the chief town of Ermland, in east Prussia, situated on the river Alle, where he had received the insignia of the order of St. Andrew, as a token of the great satisfaction that his sovereign feels of his signal services, and this mark of distinction was accompanied by an addition to his salary of 12,000 roubles.—He had broken up from Konigsberg already on the 24th ult.—The Prussians under general Lofocko, were on his right wing. General Lofocko's head-quarters were at Peterwald. On the 26th ult. the French gained an advantage over the Russians, and occupied the town of Braunfsburg on the Baltic, from whence they dislodged the Russians; but the latter returned to the attack on the 27th ult. when both parties became alternately masters of the place, and alternately lost it again. Those conflicts were most bloody; and the bravery and lion-like courage, and perseverance
of the Russians, after daily battles with the enemy from the 24th ult. to the 18th inst. maintained the field of Braunfsburg, which was seen in flames on the 4th inst.—In this place and near Heilsberg, the French left near fifteen thousand dead on the field. Near the latter place the French general Lacherve is said to have been taken prisoner with 600 men. Napoleon's head quarters were expected at Thorn on the 9th inst. and though the French had a considerable force, consisting of their own troops, and the German and Polish troops at Elbing, yet, by the latest accounts they have been driven back and general Bennington kept continually advancing. The Russians are about to receive two great reinforcements, each of 20,000 men, one of which will be under the command of the grand duke Constantine. A private letter from Berlin of the 14th inst. says, that Talleyrand, besides a great number of the diplomatic corps, returned thither viz. Brier, in Silesia, thinking the other no longer safe. Bonaparte was daily expected."
A letter from Thorn says the French lost 15,000 men, five generals, 47 pieces of cannon, and 15 eagles.
An article from Berlin, however, of the 15th in the Hamburg papers, mentions nothing of any battles, and the French head quarters and Bonaparte, were still at Osterode on the 8th.
ASIATIC NEWS. CALCUTTA, Oct. 15.
It is noticeable, that the latest European advices that have reached either Bombay, Madras or Calcutta, are those received via America.
We have been furnished with a number of late New South Wales papers, brought from Spence, by captain Forrest: we have copied, into this day's paper, a few articles of intelligence.
The crops of wheat and maize in the different settlements in New South Wales, had suffered considerable damage from unusual heavy and long continued rains, which caused the rivers to overflow; the country in many districts was completely inundated. Tip-pa-he, one of the principal chiefs of New Zealand with five of his sons, made a voyage to Sydney, to pay a visit to governor King. He was received with every mark of attention by the government, and by the ladies and officers of the settlement. His majesty's brig the lady Nelson was fitted up for the accommodation of Tip-pa-he, and after remaining two or three months with governor King, he embarked on board the lady Nelson on his return for New Zealand: in March or April last, loaded with presents from the government, and the different families in Sydney. The chief was overwhelmed with gratitude for the attention and numerous favors he received; and would carry to his native land a very favorable impression of the British character, which, in the sequel, may be productive of much national good; for in that remote and hitherto little frequented region, we can discern new sources of wealth and maritime prosperity, opened to the enterprising sons of G. B. A whale fishery has been recently established on the coast of New Zealand, and promises speedily to rise to great importance. An intercourse has been opened with the natives on the featherson, who are represented as much more humanized and docile than when first discovered. Potatoes and other useful European vegetables, introduced among them of late years, by some of the English ships, are found to thrive astonishingly, and the natives, the natives, contrary to expectation, are attentive to their cultivation: they already raise considerable quantities for their own supply.
DECEMBER 10.
The official notification of the death of the king of Delhi [formerly called the Mogul Emperor] arrived on Saturday last, at 1 o'clock, when a funeral salute was fired from the ramparts of Fort William, according to the usual form, in minute guns, extending to 78, being the number of years of age attained by the deceased king. A royal salute succeeded, in commemoration of the accession of Akbar Shah, second son of Shah Alum, to the throne of Delhi. The demise of the late king of Hindostan, and the immediate succession to the throne, have occasioned no tumult or commotion whatever; yet as a measure of precaution, four troops of cavalry, marched from Altyghur for Delhi soon after the receipt of the intelligence. The lately deceased king possessed an energetic mind, though irreligiously inclined, and unfortunately prone to yield to the counsels of others.—When following his own unbiased judgment, Shah Alum uniformly evinced himself the friend and faithful ally of the English government; and it was from this prince that in 1795, lord Clive obtained the Phirmaun , constituting the East India company, perpetual Dewwan [collector of the revenue] of the great and opulent countries of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa. The misfortunes that attended Shah Alum, subsequently to that event, and the ill-advised measures of quitting Allahabad, were to be attributed entirely to the influence of Mahatta counsels. The revolution effected by Gollam Mohomed, in 1794, when the unfortunate king was inhumanely deprived of his eyes, must be fresh in the memory of the majority of our readers. [It was not in 1794, but in 1791—and Gollam Kader, not Mahomed.] It is consolatory to reflect that this prince, a lineal descendant of the house of Timur, after a series of years, ignominiously passed under the controul of a foreign power, was restored to independence, and the exercise of his sovereign authority, by the wisdom, the justice, and valour of that nation to whose successful establishment in Hindostan, he had himself so fully contributed.
NORFOLK, May 15.
The ship Union, Capt. Remington, arrived this day from Rotterdam, which place he left on the twenty-eighth day of March. Capt. R. brings no papers; but he says, that it was reported, and very generally believed, that the grand army under Bonaparte, had been defeated with great loss, although the papers were silent upon the subject. Captain R. says that an army of 60,000 men was collecting at the Hague, in order to march and reinforce the grand army; on the day he left Rotterdam he saw the City Guards of that place cross the Brielle, on their way to their general rendezvous at the Hague.
West-Indies.
Extract of a letter from Barbados, dated 11th April.
"Besides the news which the papers contain, we have nothing, except the report of a French squadron being momentarily expected at Martinique with a reinforcement of troops for that island and Guadeloupe. We have one 98, and four 74's, besides frigates, so that we have nothing to fear."
CHARLESTON, May 8. Captain Hudson, left St. Catharine's, Brazils, 68 days ago. Before he sailed a vessel arrived there from the river La Plata, which brought accounts that the English had taken Monte Video, on the 2d of February, and that an armistice had been signed between Ayres, which place they had bombarded for 6 days, and it was supposed it would surrender. It was stated also, that much bloodshed had taken place in these attacks.
Domestic.
PHILADELPHIA, May 11. The celebrated Gen. Moreau and suite, arrived in this city on Saturday evening last. We understand he has taken lodgings at the mansion house hotel.
Freeman's Journal. The Circuit Court has held its April term in Connecticut. The petit jury, were dismissed by Judge EDWARDS, because they were selected by the Marshal, although the Judge thought the selection legal.—The case U. S. vs. HUDSON and GOODWIN , for a libel, was called up; but the indictment was quashed for informality. A new indictment was afterwards brought in, and the trial postponed to the next session. A new bill was also exhibited against the Rev. AZEL BACKUS, and the cause referred. In the prosecution for sedition, the U. S. vs. THOMAS OSBORN , 11 witnesses attended on the first day of the session; but on the day the case was called up for trial, they were absent on leave from the District Attorney. A nolle prosequi was entered, and Mr. Osborn discharged. In one of the days of the session Judge EDWARDS observed, "If we do not adhere to the known rules of the common law, we are out of sea, and perhaps may never get into port again." Fed. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Pennsylvania, to his friend in Washington, dated April 26.
"By the last mail, I received a letter from our friend General Findlay, receiver of public monies at Cincinnati, informing me that on the 11th of March, he discovered he was robbed of public money to a large amount. The next out of Lexington, which induced a suspicion that he was guilty. He was immediately pursued and taken—he acknowledged the fact—and Charles Vattier was concerned with him, and that they had been robbing his master for three years. Vattier was taken and confined in heavy irons. He has sent to Kentucky, to employ the ablest counsel at that bar, and has offered them six thousand dollars to clear him.—This I think they cannot do, for the evidence against him will be very strong. Seven thousand dollars, in bank notes, were found in Vattier's trunk, all of which were endorsed by the clerks in the office. There is a Thomas Matthews, who had been committed for some other crime, previous to the last robbery, who acknowledges that he was concerned, and that he received three thousand dollars of the money. On counting the remainder of the money, it appears that there has been taken 47,000 dollars of the public money, and at his own amounting to about 15,000 more. Of this large amount about 7,000 dollars only had been recovered at the date of my letter; but large as the deficit is, Vattier has whole property more than sufficient to cover it. Should he be convicted, our loss is but in little danger of being any loss; but it will be otherwise should he be acquitted, for his accomplices, so far as I can learn, possess no property."
"The yellow boy having become state's evidence, has been admitted to bail; but is kept strongly guarded, to prevent his being poisoned or assassinated by some of Vattier's friends."
On Saturday last, Charles Vattier, who was convicted of stealing from General Findlay, Receiver of public monies, several sums, exceeding 47,000 dollars—received the following sentence.
"The court sentence, that the said Charles Vattier, pay to the state of Ohio, a fine of 200 dollars.—That he pay to James Findlay, eq. the owner of the property stolen, the sum of 64,000 dollars.—That he be imprisoned thirty days, and that he be publicly whipped on a naked back, ten stripes, on the 23d of May next, at ten o'clock in the morning—to pay costs of prosecution and stand committed until sentence be performed."
NORFOLK, May 15.
On Monday last his B. M. frigates Milan and Cleopatra, and sloops of war, Halifax and Bermuda, anchored in the Bay.
The U. States frigate Chesapeake, capt. Gordon, is on her way down from Washington. Commodore James Barron, goes out in this ship, to take command in the Mediterranean.
The Wasp sloop of war is yet at Cray Island. Mr. Purviance, who it is said is to go out in her with the British treaty, has not arrived from Washington.
A detachment of 110 men, U. States troops, under the command of Captain Clemson, commenced their march from Philadelphia on Saturday last, for Pittsburgh—destination the Mississippi river.
NASHVILLE, April 18.
The post-rider who arrived here on Thursday last from Fort Adams, states that the post-rider from New Orleans, informed him, that Gen. Wilkinson had been arrested by order of the President of the United States—in the course of the conversation, the latter stated, that the arrest had taken place a few minutes before he left New Orleans, and that he saw Wilkinson after he had been apprehended.
WASHINGTON, March 21st, 1807. GEN. ANDREW JACKSON, SIR,
In my letter of December 3, answering yours, which offered the service of a corps of volunteers—I informed you that the Legislature had then under consideration in what way they would authorise the executive to accept those patriotic tenders. They accordingly passed an act of which I now enclose you a copy.
Altho' the present state of things on the western side of the Mississippi does not threaten an immediate collision with our neighbors in that quarter, and it is with our wish they should remain undisturbed until an amicable adjustment may take place; yet as this does not depend on ourselves alone, it is prudent to be prepared to meet any movements which may occur. The law of a former session of congress for keeping a body of 100,000 militia in readiness for service at a moment's warning, is still in force; but by the act now enclosed, the service of volunteers may be accepted, which will of course render a resort to the former act unnecessary. In consequence thereof, of the patriotic zeal which prompted your former offer, I now solicit your best endeavors towards carrying this act into execution. The persons who shall engage, will not be called from their homes until some aggression committed, or intended, shall render it necessary. When called, into action, is

will not be for a lounging, but for an active and per- haps distant service. I know the effect of this con- sideration in kindling that ardor which prevails for this service, and I count on it for filling up the num- bers requisite without delay. To yourselves I am sure it must be as desirable as it is to me, to transfer this service from the great mass of the militia under your charge to that portion of them to whom ha- bits and enterprise, active and distant service is most congenial.
With respect to the organizing and officering those who shall be engaged within your lines, the act itself will be your guide, and as it is desirable we should be kept informed of the progress of this business, I must pray you to report the same from time to time to the Secretary at War, who will correspond with you on all the details arising out of it. Accept my flatteries and assurances of great esteem and re- spect.
TH. JEFFERSON. (Here follows the address of Gen. Jackson, Major General 2nd Division, Tennessee, and commander of the Invincible Greys (as they appropriately called themselves) all the hoary veterans of '76 who lately united to defend their country against the meditated dangers of Burr's Expedition. In this address, Gen. Jackson exhorts the officers of the different brigades to volunteer their services to the President, to com- plete the volunteer companies that are deficient; and to pay the strictest attention to military discipline.)
RALEIGH, May 14. The Federal Court for North Carolina was opened in this City on Tuesday last by Judge Potter. The Chief Justice failing to appear, may be attributed to his receiving word that no there was no Marshal, there would likely be no business done. Collins and Twitty failing to appear, have forfeited their recognizance. The Court adjourned on Wednesday evening.
Extract of a letter from Fayetteville of the 6th May, to the Editor. "At our Superior Court, which was in session last week, the Hon. Duncan McFarland was pressed very hard for his cars—one of the in- dictments against him for perjury came on Fri- day morning last. The examination of wit- nesses and pleadings took up until midnight, when it was given to the jury; who, after be- ing out some time without being likely to agree, Judge Lowry retired, and paid them a visit again at 2 o'clock, A. M. still they had not ag- reed. The Judge then went to rest, and did not return until the usual time of opening court —but the jury had not yet agreed—they re- mained out until near 2 o'clock on Saturday af- ternoon; when on motion of Mr. McFarland's counsel, a juror was drawn, so that he has to go through the same scene again at the next term. Messrs. Duffy, W. W. Jones, and D. M'Queen managed for the State, and it is said well; Gen. Davis, Mr. Hay, and C. Shaw, defended the prisoner."
(The preceding is extracted from a Federal paper; and must therefore be received with great caution— Though Duncan is no Saint, yet he could scarcely ex- pect exoneration from the hands of his opponents.)
KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON, April 28. A gentleman under the sanction of govern- ment, is now in this place collecting proofs against Col. Burr. It is reported that he is to proceed to the mouth of Cumberland, and to return to Richmond, Va. by the 22nd May next. Ken. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the U. S. Army, at Fort St. Louis, to his friend in Aug- ust dated April 14. "The Spaniards at Mobile, have assumed a degree of insolence, altogether intolerable. In open opposition to the assurances which we last received from Gen. Howard of Pensylvania, of the free passage of our vessels and effects by Mo- bile, they put our people to the trouble, risk, and expense of unloading every article of their cargoes, and make them pay a toll of 12 per cent. thereon. The Schooner Victory, of New- York, left this port a few days ago, with a cargo of cotton, for N. Orleans, the duties on which at Mobile, amounted to 1140 dols. The sloop Calor, laden with stores for the troops at this place, and goods for the Choctaw factory, has been detained since the middle of last month, under the pretext that some of the papers are wanting to enable them to lay the duties!"
FRANKFORT, April 23. His excellency Gov. Greenup has received in- structions from the President of the U. S. to en- rol as volunteers any company or indivi- dual who may feel disposed to tender their ser- vices under the act passed at the last session of congress, empowering the President to engage any number of volunteers not exceeding thirty thousand—to hold themselves in readiness to march when called upon. We understand this is, simply a precautionary measure; and in all probability, the volunteers will not be ordered out, unless the negotiation with Spain should prove unsuccessful, in which event the services required, will be of the most active and honor- able kind.
Palatium. The following is a copy of the answer of the Com- mander of the British Sloop of war DRIVER, to the letter of Capt. Kaitseisen, which appeared in the City Gazette of Monday last:—
[COPY.] H. M. S. DRIVER, Rebellion Roads, Charleston, May 3, 1807. SIR, I have received your letter; and having some doubts as to the authority by which it was written, I thought proper to satisfy myself on that head before I should reply. By the threat it contains, you appear, like your government, to have something to learn. A British subject knows too well how to respect and ob- ey the laws of his own country, to offer intentionally an outrage on those of others, when once they are known to be so; but I have to observe, the Procla- mation you mentioned to have been issued in May, 1807, I know nothing of: of that which was issued in May, 1806, I have only to say, that so far from being either credible or becoming in the President of a country, wishing to be ranked amongst the civilized nations of the world, it would in the opinion of every liberal and enlarged mind, have disgraced even the sanguinary pen of a Robespierre, or the most mi- serable petty state of Barbary. It appearing that the supposed offence is to be remedied by a repetition of the circumstances complained of, and that on those who so far from having any thing to do with the sup- posed aggression, were not even on or near the Am- erican coast, at the time. And as Capt. Whitty's tri- al may, probably, at this moment be pending, with the concurrence of the United States, and the procla- mation resting on his being brought to justice, it ought to have been thought of. However as my proceed- ing to sea, comes within the limits of my intentions, according to the orders I am under, I shall do so whenever the pilot thinks proper—which orders have for their view, the advantage of the American flag as well as the protection of the British. But I must observe, that the difficulty I have experienced in obtaining a sufficient quantity of water, for the purpose I will, oblige me to have recourse to such methods as are completely within my power, which I other- wise should not have thought of. In the mean time,
it is necessary to inform you, that his majesty's ship under command, is at all times ready to resist, and punish any insult that may be offered to the flag she has the honor to bear, to the last drop of blood that shall remain, of the dutiful and loyal subjects of a be- loved Sovereign, and an exalted country. I have the honor to be, Sir, your humble servant, (Signed) WM. LOVE. To Capt. KAITSEISEN, &c. &c. Fort Johnson, S. C.
BURR'S PAPERS SEIZED.—We stop the press to an- nounce from unquestionable authority, that on the 20th inst. in Washington county, Mississippi Territo- ry, the secretary of Col. Burr, Mr. Willey, or Wat- erville, was arrested on his route to Georgia. On his examination, he confessed that he was then in the service of Col. Burr, in the capacity of secretary; that he had been dispatched by Col. Burr, from Natchez, with two pairs of saddle-bags, and two valises, con- taining his clothes and papers, to some part of Geor- gia. We know not how he has been disposed of, but in all probability, he may, with the papers in his pos- session, be sent to the seat of government, and not suffered to come within the controul of Gen. Wil- kinson. (This paper (Bradford's) has been uniformly and virulently opposed to Gen. Wilkinson and his late measures.)
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 18th May.
The course of the war in Europe is still wrapt in obscurity. The Russian and the French ac- counts are so perfectly contradictory, that it is impossible from them to extract the truth. But nothing has occurred to change the op- inion, which we lately expressed. It still ap- pears extremely probable, that the Russians have made much greater resistance, than their enemies had expected; that Bonaparte, though victorious, has not obtained that overwhelm- ing success which has generally accompanied his arms; & that it is this kind of comparison, which has produced so much of the triumph, affected by the Russians.
The activity which they have evinced is little calculated to shake these conclusions. These are not the exertions of a victorious enemy, pushing on in the career of conquest, but the result of a regular system, dictated by partic- ular circumstances. It was to have been ex- pected, that the Russians, better inured to the climate, better acquainted with the country, and perhaps better supplied with provisions, would profit by the severities of the winter; that they would press upon Bonaparte's can- tonments; and attempt to throw their army between him and the Baltic, for the two-fold purpose of cutting Dantzic and Koenigsberg; and cutting him off from his supplies by the way of Elbing and other Baltic ports. The operations of the Russians form completely to coincide with these anticipations.
Bonaparte's plans were completely opposite. Every circumstance seemed to recommend an international of his exertions. His soldiers wanted repose, after the labours of a campaign, which though not long, had been excessively fatiguing and severe. The country through which he would have passed is almost imprac- ticable, in the depths of winter. Provisions were short; and that part of the country must have been almost exhausted by the march of the Rus- sians. It was necessary to wait for the Con- scription of 1807, as he had an enemy to en- counter, whose principal vigour would lay in its numbers.
These ideas completely concur with the Plan laid down in a Paris print of March the 7th, of Bonaparte's campaign. This plan asserts, that when Bonaparte arrived on the banks of the Vistula, "the inclemency of the season, the diffi- culty of the marches, the scarcity of subsis- tence, and the advantage of the positions, pre- scribed a suspension of his operations;" and that the French army "seemed to have no more to do, than to consummate the conquest of Silesia and Prussian Poland, to clear the left bank of the Vistula and establish fortified posts upon the right, to be able to oppose the offensive as soon as convenient: that it was a well defend- ed frontier, which Prussia had uniformly wished to establish between herself and Russia, since the dismemberment of Poland; that she had it in expectation to establish this frontier by drawing a defensive line from Warsaw to Koenigsberg —which plan, it was singular to reflect, had been partly realized by the operations of the Grand-Army: that Bonaparte however, upon arriving on the Vistula, had sought for nothing but to establish himself there; that the Russian General "feeling the importance of the position, had attempted to dislodge him; but the bat- tles of Pultusk, and Golymin had defeated their intentions; and that their successive attacks had in fact compelled the Emperor" to beat the enemy and to carry his conquests so leagues farther than his majesty had thought of advanc- ing before the spring."
Should the French army be even then re- treating,—of which there is certainly no satis- factory proof—it would simply demonstrate, that Bonaparte is just returning to the point (the banks of the Vistula) which he first in- tended to fortify.
If there be any man, whose bosom burns not with indignation on the perusal of Captain Love's insulting letter,—that man does not possess the true American spirit. He is unworthy of the name of an American freeman. Let no such man be trusted! For let the times of public danger approach; let a foreign invader land upon our shores, or a domestic usurper appear to blight our liberties, that man will be found under the banners of our enemy. It is almost ridiculous to reason upon such a subject as this is.—Yet let us for one moment repress our indignation, to examine this absurd production. This chivalrous Captain, has even stooped to a direct falsehood. According to his own ac- count, a British subject knows too well how to respect the laws of his own country, "to offer, intentionally, an outrage on those of others, when once they are known to be so." The insinuation here intended to be conveyed undoubtedly is, that he knew nothing of the President's proclamation, which interdicted the Driver from coming into our ports. But is there a man who will not believe him? Is it cre- dible that there is any officer on board the Driver, who has not actually seen it? Even he himself confesses that he was acquainted with capt. Whitty's case; and with this very "pro- clamation." How then can he insinuate an igno- rance of our laws; or of the President's pro- clamation? And how then could he be igno- rant, that this proclamation, interdicted not on- ly the Cambrian, but the Driver; and not only her captain at that time, but the Driver her- self, at any time, by whomsoever commanded? According to his own representation, there- fore, this "dutiful and loyal subject" has not only intentionally affected an excuse, which he knew to be false; but has "intentionally of- fered an outrage on the laws" of our country. There seems to be one exception indeed to this gentleman's doctrine of obedience. He will
not intentionally offer an outrage on the laws of a country, that he knows; but then they must be such laws as he approves. They must not be such, as according to this civilian's opinion, may "disgrace the sanguinary pen of a Robes- pierre, or the most miserable petty state of Barbary." For if they do, this most dutiful and loyal subject" indirectly contends, that he is entitled to a dispensation from observing them.
It is difficult to say, which sentiment shall predominate in our bosom—whether indignation at his insolence, or laughter at his absurdities. That such a miserable being as this is, whose whole life has been perhaps devoted to the reef- ing of sails or the mopping of his guns, should pretend to understand the code of nations! and that he, a subordinate agent, should pre- sume to abuse a law, against which his govern- ment itself has not once remonstrated! But why waste words upon such a subject? We confidently trust if the Driver does not im- mediately leave our Port, that the President will instruct the Commandant at Fort Johnson, or some of our armed vessels, to blow this insul- ting stranger out of the Water. Let us not suf- fer every little Sloop, to intrude within our ju- risdiction, and insult us with impunity. Nor let us permit those laws which are intended for our protection, to lay like useless pa- geants upon our Statute-books.
Officers have been placed at the different wharves of Charleston, to prevent the Driver from receiving any supplies. Lieut. Wyndham of the Artillery, passed through New-York on the 11th, with his dis- patches to the President.
The late instructions of Spain to her cruisers, are without a parallel in the diplomatic history of the world. By declaring that all goods des- tined to England or her islands shall be de- fected, she has actually proclaimed them in a state of blockade. This singular Order legiti- mately springs from the 1st article of the de- cree of Berlin.
The extraordinary, and outrageous order of G. B. of '93, is certainly the foundation of this blockading decree; but it was not so extensive in its operation. G. Britain blockaded the ports of France, on the ostensible ground of re- ducing her by famine; and accordingly her blockade extended to provisions only. This Spanish decree however extends to all sorts of merchandise, or "goods." There was also this important distinction in favour of neutral nations: that by the British order, the provi- sions which were seized were paid for at a cer- tain estimated price; whereas the Spanish decree completely confiscates them; without allowing the smallest compensation to the own- er.
It will not surprise us, if the present iniqui- tous ministry of G. B. should employ this very order as a pretext for retaliating the same mea- sure upon France and all her dependencies. Lord Castlereagh even proposed this expedient, upon the plea of the Decree of Berlin.
BURR'S TRIAL. Gen. Wilkinson has been summoned by the Go- vernment; but we extremely apprehend, that he will not have sufficient time to attend his court.— Commodore Truxton was to have left Philadelphia, on Thursday last, for this city.
It would have been improper for the Adminis- tration when A. Burr was brought up for Examination, to have employed any new counsel in the prosecution. The U. S. Attorney General, and the Attorney for this district were men of distinguished talents, amply sufficient to conduct the course of an Examination. Had any additional counsel been employed, it would have indeed worn the air which, some have been so anxious to give to this business, of a persecution of A. Burr; and it was besides unnecessary to incur the additional expense of other counsel.
The case is now completely changed. A. Burr has been committed for further trial on a high mi- demésonor. The Chief Justice has declared him to have been probably guilty of having prepared an ex- pedition against the territories of Spain, with whom the U. S. were at peace.
It was well understood, that he either had em- ployed or that he intended to employ the ablest coun- cil that he could obtain for his defence. It was even well known, that there were certain malcontent lawyers in the U. S. who would volunteer their ser- vices in any cause and for any criminal, by which they might hope to gratify their spleen against the Adminis- tration. Such is Luther Martin, Esq. of Balti- more, the scrupulous assistant of Mr. Jefferson in Crisp's affair—and the redoubled champion of the virtu- ous Chase—who has actually offered his services to A. Burr, and will probably appear on his Trial.
Under such circumstances the Administration would have neglected that duty, which they owe to the laws, if they had not enlisted some additional counsel on the side of the prosecution. The presi- dent has sworn to execute the laws; but how can they can be properly executed, if for crimes of the deepest dye there be not sufficient council to bring a criminal to justice, and to enforce the penalties which they pre- scribe!
It is besides a sacred duty which our government owes to Spain, to see that this prosecution should be ably conducted. A. Burr is accused of a design, em- inently hostile to the peace of her Colonies and the integrity of her Empire. And it would surely assume a very suspicious appearance in the eye of Spain, were our government to suffer such an act to escape with impunity, in consequence of any want of an able and complete investigation. We are happy to understand, that our administra- tion is about to act upon these or similar principles; and that they have engaged the brilliant talents of Messrs. Wirt and R'Neal to assist the U. S. Attorney on this great Occasion!
GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE. We are informed, that the Grand National Jubilee was celebrated at James Town on the 12th with honours worthy of the occasion. Not less than between fifteen hundred and two thousand persons are said to have been present. There were twelve or fourteen vessels from Norfolk and other places, lying in the river. Several orations were delivered by the students of William & Mary. And to add to the a- musements of the scene, Mr. Green appeared with the company of Players from Norfolk and fitted up a Barn as a Temporary Theatre. What an astonishing revolution have two Centuries produced! Who saw the landing of Newport on James island could have beheld in it the germ, that was to burst forth into such luxuriant civilization! That was to dispeople this extensive country of its tawny inhabitants, and cover it with an enlightened and polished population; that was to unfold on these shores all the improvements of the people of Europe, without the despotism of their government, and that was to establish a form of social order, which should be at once the wonder and the model for all the nations of the globe! But it is impossible to indulge our imagination in such contracts, without suggesting other compar- isons; nay two Centuries hence extend, not diminish these triumphs, thus obtained by civilization over barbarism; by light over darkness!
We attach no credit to the article under the Nashville head, which states the arrest of gen. Wilkinson by the order of the President. The
messenger who bore that information, must have left New-Orleans early in April; but New- Orleans papers to the 13th of that month have been received at Charleston; and the Charleston prints do not furnish us with a single extract on the subject.
The Freeman's Journal—the Philadelphia pa- per, of very little credit—reports, that it was dis- cerned by a late caucus of the Republicans of that city,—to support Dr. Michael Leib as the next Gov- ernor of Pennsylvania; & Geo. Clinton, sen. as the next President of the United States.
D. Holmes, Esq. is re-elected to Congress without opposition. Returns of the votes for a member to Congress from the district composed of the counties of Rock- bridge &c.
WILSON. TOWLES. BAILEY. 109 450 369 Mr. Towles withdrew himself as a Candidate at the Greenbrier election.
DELEGATES RETURNED TO SERVE IN THE ENSUING GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Giles—Andrew Johnson, Thomas Shannon. Hardy—Christian Simon, John Cunningham. Pendleton—John Davis, Hull. Jefferson—Smith Slaughter, Cavan Willis. New MEMBERS.
Last Evening's Mail. NEW-YORK, May 14.
The brig Alonzo, which arrived at this port yesterday, left Bordeaux on the 4th of April, and the River on the 8th. It was currently re- ported that she brought Paris papers containing Bulletins from the Grand Army to the 7 to the 73d, and that they announced the complete over- throw of the Russians under Gen. Beningsen, who was presented to be a prisoner. We do not learn, however, that her Paris papers are later than the 30th of March. A file of these is in possession of the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser. It furnishes us with two additional bulletins (the 64th and 68th,) and these are the only articles of sufficient interest to be worth translating.
Gen. Beningsen, according to our last ac- counts of him, was sick at Koenigsberg. Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser. SI. TY-FIFTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY. Oferode, 10th March, 1807. The army is cantoned behind the Passarge. The Prince of Ponte Corvo at Holland & at Braunberg. Marshal Soult at Leibstadt and Mohrungen. Marshal Ney at Guttstadt. Marshal Davoust at Allenstein, Hohenstein, and Diepenn. The head-quarters are at Oferode. The Polish corps of observation, commanded by general Zayonchek, is at Neidenburg. The corps of Marshal Lefebvre before Dantzic. The 5th corps on the Omulw. A Bavarian division, commanded by the prince-roy- al of Bavaria, at Warsaw. The corps of Prince Jerome in Silesia; the 6th corp of observation in Sweden, Pomerania. The places of Breslau, Schweidnitz, and Brieg are demolished. Gen. Rapp, aid-de-camp of the emperor is Gov. of Thorn.
We have thrown bridges over the Vistula at Mari- enburg and Dirschau. Having been informed, on the 18th March, that the enemy, encouraged by the position which the army had taken, had reared themselves all along the right bank of the Passarge, the emperor ordered Marshal Soult and Ney to reconnoitre, and to advance to re- pelle them. Marshal Ney marched on the Guttstadt. Marshal Soult passed the Passarge at Wormditt. The enemy immediately made a general movement, & re- treated towards Koenigsberg. Their posts, which had retired in great haste, were pursued & bayon- eted. Seeing that the French did not make any other move- ment, and that they were pursued only by the advan- ced guards who had left their regiments, two regi- ments of Russian grenadiers returned back, and in the night approached the cantonment of Zuchern. The 50th regiment received with the bayonet. The 27th and 29th behaved in the same manner. In these little combats the Russians have had one thousand men killed, wounded or prisoners. After being thus assured of the movements of the enemy, the army has returned into its cantonments.
The grand Duke of Berg, informed that a corps of cavalry had approached Willemberg, caused it to be attacked by Prince Jerome, who at the head of his regiment, charged 8 Russian squadrons, overthrew and put them to the route, and made about 100 prisoners, among whom are 2 captains and 8 sub- alterns. Marshal Lefebvre has entirely surrounded Dantzick, and has begun at that place the works of circum- vallation.
SIXTY-SIXTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY. Oferode, March 14. The grand army continues in cantonments where it is taking repose. Little combats have taken place between the advanced posts of the two armies. Two regiments of Russian cavalry came on the 12th to the cantonment of the 69th regiment of infantry of the line in its cantonment of Lingnau, and before Guttstadt.— One battalion of that regiment took arms, embou- ched themselves, and fired close to the enemy, who left 80 men on the field. General Guyot, who commanded the advanced posts of Marshal Soult, has had several engagements which have terminated to his advan- tage.
After the little battle of Willemberg, the grand duke of Berg has driven all the Cossacks from the right bank of the Elbe, in order to assure himself that the enemy was not concealing some movement. He came to Wartembourg, Seeburg, Meulnigau, and Bis- choffsbourg. He had some engagements with the en- emy's cavalry, and has made about 100 Cossacks pri- soners.
The Russian army have begun to concentrate the cost of Bartelsleben on the Alle; the Russian division on the coast of Crenzburg.
The enemy has made a movement of one day's march towards Koenigsberg. The whole of the French army is cantoned, and is supplied with provi- sions from the cities of Elbing, Braunberg, and from the resources which are brought from the isle of Nogat, which is of very great fertility. General Teulier has invested Coberg.
A division of 12,000 Bavarians commanded by the prince royal of Bavaria, has passed the Vistula at War- saw, and has just rejoined the Army.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Strayed or stolen from Mr. Francis Taylor's, in Richmond, on the night of Tuesday, the 5th instants,
A LIKELY BAY MARE, about five feet one inch high, nine years old this spring, branded on her near buttock, R. R. C. newly all round, her right eye lately injured, has some faddle spots near her shoulders, a long nick'd tail, and the hair taken off from the lower part of her neck by a collar. Whoever will deliver the above mare to Mr. F. Tay- lor, in Richmond, or the subscriber living in the lower end of Hanover, shall receive ten dollars reward, or the half of it will be given to any person who will give me such information as may enable me to get her again. ELISHA MEREDITH. Hanover, May 19. Sukeawth.
IN COUNCIL, April 16. 1807. FOR the information of those persons who are entitled to lands in that part of the State of Ohio, referred by the legislation of Virginia, in their act of cession, for settling bounties due to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line, on continental es- tablishment; it is declared, that to such of the ad- judged of Congress as are entitled to the granting of further time for locating their warrants, be published by the printer for the commonwealth, at least once a week in his paper for three months; and once a week for two weeks in all the other newspapers, published in Virginia and the district of Columbia. It is also advised, that the rules adopted by the ex- ecutive, in relation to the evidence to be advanced 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 said papers—which rules are as fol- lows: In all cases where a certificate of military services is adduced as evidence of a claim for land bounty, the signature of the person certifying, must be authen- ticated by his acknowledgment before some magis- trate, or by the affidavits of two witnesses, at least; and where a certificate of the same nature is grant- ed by a person not a commandant 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 reserved 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 J. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.— That the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment, their heirs or assigns, entitled to bounty lands within the tract referred to by Virginia, between the Little Miami and Scioto ri- vers, for granting 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 further time of five years from the said twenty-third of March next to return their surveys, and warrants or certified copies of warrants to the office of secre- tary of the war department, any thing in the act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundary of the law 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 after 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 hereafter be issued for land lo- cated 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 requested to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for two weeks, and transmit their accounts to D. J. HYLTON.
Sales at Auction. Will be sold, on FRIDAY the 22nd inst. at the office of the subscriber, on 60 days credit. TWO LARGE SMITH'S BELLOWS, & undry other articles, belonging to the estate of James Dunlop, deceased. Negotiable notes with approved endorsements, will be required. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. r. May 19. id.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD, And all legal and reasonable charges paid, for appre- hending and bringing to the subscriber, near Char- lottesville, Albemarle, or for securing him in some jail, and giving out information thereof by post, to Charlottesville. A SMALL BLACK NEGRO MAN, named BILLY, a- bout 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, he has a small scar over one of his eyes, walks very awkwardly, which is occasioned by his turning his toes very much—he appears to be lame when he walks—he is an illiterate fellow, rather a bulky head of hair, which he sometimes ties, and at times rather disorderly: he is a rough hewer, and an excellent lawyer, having been employed at that business for ten or twelve years past; he left Char- lottesville about Christmas last, and was on the 20th January following committed to Rockingham jail, which he broke in a few days, and has not been heard of since. It is supposed he will make towards Winchester, or Hobble's Hole, where he was raised in the Brookshorough family, but he has not been a- mong them for the last 10 or 12 years; he will pro- bably change his name and clothes, the latter of which were when he ran away, a blanketing great f coat, and a grey coloured round coat and pantaloons DAVID WATTS, sen. May 19. 1aw9m4.
JOHNSON & REAT, JEWELRY & SILVER SMITHS, Opposite Col. May's new buildings: HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, AN ADDITION TO THEIR FORMER STOCK; Which they are now offering for sale, at the most na- tural prices, for cash, old Gold & Silver; —among which are— THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, viz..... An elegant assortment of tortoise shell Combs, ve- ry large. Earrings of all sizes and of the most approved patterns. Watch Chains, Seals and Keys. Brooch Pins of pearl, Cornelian, Enamel, paste and plain Gold of many patterns. Beside many other articles in the Jewelry line. They have also Spoons of all kinds of their own manufacturing, Cellers, Cabs, Baskets, Bottle Siders, Cream-Pots, Silver and plated Tea-pots, Plated Sugar Dishes, Goblets, Candle-sticks, Tea and Coffee Urns, &c. &

Miscellany.
AN ACCOUNT OF A VOYAGE
Up the Mississippi river, from St. Louis to its source; made under the orders of the War Department, by Lieut. Pike, of the United States army, in the years 1805 & 1806. Compiled from Mr. Pike's journal.
ON the 9th of August, 1805, the exploring party, consisting of Lieut. Pike, one sergeant, two corporals and seventeen privates, left their encampment near St. Louis in a keel boat, twenty feet long, provisioned for four months: in order to make a survey of the river Mississippi to its source.
The Mississippi river makes a remarkable bend immediately above the mouth of the Missouri: and where it receives the waters of the Illinois, that river might be mistaken for a branch or part of the principal stream. The land on the east side appears hilly, rocky and barren; the opposite side is low and flat, over which the Sioux prairie passes between the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers. Near the mouth of the Illinois river is the big cave; above it the river turns to the southward in order to pass round some rocky hills, or a bluff, one hundred feet in height, beyond which it has a north westerly direction to the mouth of the Ohio.
Salt river is a considerable stream, and in high water is navigable for boats, at least 200 miles above its mouth.
About 150 miles from the Missouri, is the house of a French settler, situated on the west side of the river, opposite to Hurricane island. His cattle appeared in fine order, but his cornfields were badly cultivated. A mile above this house there is a beautiful hill, level on the top, with an early ascent on each side, and a fountain of fine water. Five miles from the Hurricane settlement, Jacksonville creek falls in from the west; and about twenty miles farther, two rivers on the same side, the northernmost of which is the Wy-conda, one hundred yards in width.
Immediately above the confluence of the river with the Missouri, the falls or rapids of that name commence. These rapids extend eleven miles up the river, are formed by successive ledges, or shoals, which cross its bed. The first falls is the most difficult to ascend: the channel which is a bad one, is on the east side at the two first falls, after which, it crosses to the west, and continues near that shore, to the Sac village.
Thirty-five miles above the establishment of the Sac village, a very handsome site for a garrison presents itself on the west bank of the river. The channel passes close under the hill, which is about sixty feet in perpendicular height: the top of the hill is level for about four hundred yards; and, in the rear, there is a prairie of eight or ten acres well adapted for gardens.
The lead mines which belong to Monsieur Du-buque, are on the west side of the Mississippi, about one hundred and twenty miles above the first village of the Foxes. The dwelling house of the proprietor is near the Mississippi, but the mines are about six miles from it, in a south west direction.
The mouth of the Ouicoufin river, on which another village of the Fox Indians is situated, the exploring party of the United States met a war party of Indians consisting of Sacs, Reynards, and Puanys, returning. They appeared anxious to avoid the Americans: indeed great pains seem to have been taken to impress on the minds of all the Indians in this quarter, that we are a vindictive, ferocious and warlike people.
At the village of the prairie des Chiens, the exploring party were received with attention by captains Fisher and Mr. Frazier. Accompanied by judge Fisher, Mr. Frazier and Mr. Wood, Lieut. Pike ascended the hill on the west side of the Mississippi, and made choice of an eligible site for a fort: it was level on the top, had a spring in the rear, and commanded a view of the surrounding country.
The mouth of the Ouicoufin river, which enters the Mississippi from the east, is in latitude 43 deg. 44 min. 8 sec. N. In the fork made by these rivers, and above the Ouicoufin, is the prairie des Chiens backed by a high ridge of hills. Gayard and Yellow river enter the Mississippi on the west side opposite to this prairie.
ALEXANDRIA, May 4.
Arlington Sheep Shearing.—The annual shearing took place on Thursday the 30th of April. The business of the day prevented many of the company from assembling; nevertheless, the meeting was very respectable.
At 2 o'clock the premium was adjudged to a very fine lamb bred by John Scott, esq. of Strawberry Vale, in the county of Fairfax. This lamb was bred from a Spanish sheep imported from the mountains of Andalusia: his fleece is of fine and beautiful texture, and weighed six pounds and three quarters (a great weight for the descendant of a Spanish sheep).
Mr. Cuffie has met with every success he could wish for thus far, in his improvements. The present state of the weather has prevented his shearing any of his improved lambs, except in one instance, where the fleece of a sheep, whose weight would not exceed ten pounds per quarter, has produced six pounds of very long and fine wool.
A small specimen of Smith's Island wool was exhibited at the meeting, and obtained fresh celebrity. As soon as the season will admit, we shall endeavor to obtain an account of the shearing of the Arlington improved lambs, and transmit it to our readers, feeling much pleasure in being able to lay before the public any thing which may interest the cause of agriculture or domestic manufacture.
The premiums at Arlington for the next and six succeeding years, are 50 dollars, or a silver cup of that value, bearing an appropriate inscription, and motto at the will of the successful candidate; also, thirty dollars for ten yards of what is commonly called Virginia Cloth, being composed of cotton alone, and spun and woven by native Americans only.
Staring of four Lambs of the Arlington Improved or American Long Woolled breed of Sheep.
1. An ewe of one year old, carcass estimated at seven pounds per quarter. Fleece seven pounds. Length of wool nine inches.  2. A Ram Lamb of one year old, carcass ten pounds per quarter. Fleece seven and a half pounds. Length nine inches.  3. A Ram Lamb of one year old, carcass 11 pounds per quarter. Fleece seven pounds and a quarter. Length nine inches.  4. An Ewe Lamb of one year old. Carcass eight pounds per quarter. Fleece five pounds and three quarters. Length eight inches.  The Lambs were all bred from Bakewell, the prize Ram of 1806, and crossed upon the last improvements.  IRELAND.  Balinashee fair.—Our late October fair was the largest known for some years past, and the improvement of this great show, both in numbers and quality of stock, exceeded every thing that could have been expected. The attendance at dinner, at the new rooms, was more numerous and constant than before, which added much to the utility of this fine national scene; seldom so little as a hundred members dined together each day, and forty new members were proposed, which, on their election will make this distinguished society full nine hundred strong.  Table with 2 columns: Item, Value. Items include sheep, black cattle, do., cattle, sheep, Total of flock.  One buyer, Mr. Cleed, of the county of Cork, purchased bullocks at the fair, to the amount of eighteen thousand pounds.  LONDON PAPER.  LONDON, Feb. 28.  A magnificent statue of Peace, to be placed in Napoleon's Hall of Audience, now occupies the time and talents of an eminent Parisian artist. The goddess is represented in a sitting posture, on a base of bronze, richly ornamented with wrought gold, and a variety of embossed figures, emblematical of Commerce and Agriculture.  The famous bronze horses, with the statue of Fame, late in the front of Brandenburgh gate at Berlin, arrived a few days ago at Hamburg, from whence they are to be transported to Stadt, in Hanover, and from thence conveyed to the Museum Napoleon at Paris.  MIDDLESEX SESSIONS—ENGLAND.  John Barrow was indicted for that, being an article in iron, steel, &c. he was preparing to emigrate from this country to follow his business. Mr. Gurney, for the prosecution, stated, that this was a case of a different complexion from that which the jury had decided on. He did not impute to the defendant a moral offence, but it was such as required the attention of the legislature, inasmuch as it provided for the commercial interests of the country, by depriving others of the skill and ingenuity of artificers, and securing their services at home.  The chairman remarked, that the council for the prosecution had very properly described the meaning of the act which was to secure the commercial interests of the country. The sureties to be found would not require more, than a man in the defendant's situation could procure. He was ordered to find sureties to remain in this country himself in 50L, and two others in 12L 10s. each.  A proftrate forest of palm trees has lately been discovered on the banks of the Necker, in Germany.  some of which are two feet in diameter. Amongst the petrified wood were mingled in confusion, bones supposed to belong to hyenas, elephants, and bears of an enormous size.  From some late researches and analysis by Mr. Davy, it is proved that bread made of the flour of spring wheat is more nutritious than that of winter wheat, as the spring sort contains a greater proportion of gluten, or half-animalized matter.  Mr. Leroi, who has made many successful experiments in agriculture, advises persons by no means to procure grain for sowing, from a soil north of their own land, but from a country south of it; because it fays it is a general rule, that the produce of feeds improves in going from south to north, and that it decreases in virtue in going from north to south.  By Authority.  LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.  AN ACT  To reduce the expenses attending the administration of justice in the district of Columbia.  Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for the service of any writ, warrant, attachment, summons or order of court, the marshal for the district of Columbia, shall be entitled to receive the fee of fifty cents only, for each person on whom served; and for the taking any bond required by law, a fee of fifty cents only; and for such services as are not enumerated in this or some other act of congress, he shall receive the like fees and compensation, if they be performed in the county of Alexandria, as by the laws of Virginia, in force on the first Monday of December, in the year eighteen hundred, were allowed to the sheriff of a county for the like services; and if they be performed in the county of Washington, the like fees and compensation, as by the laws of Maryland, in force on the day last-mentioned, were allowed to a sheriff of a county, in Maryland, for like services.  Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the clerk of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, shall be entitled to receive for his services, the same fees only, as by the laws of Virginia, in force on the day last-mentioned, were allowed to the clerk of the district court in that state, for the like services; in chancery proceedings the same fees only as were allowed by the said laws to the clerk of the high court of chancery, in the said state, for like services; and for such services as were not, by the said laws, to be performed by the clerk of either of the said courts in Virginia, he shall receive such fees only, as were allowed by the said laws, to the clerk of a county court in the said state, for the like services.  Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the clerk of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Washington, shall be entitled to receive the same fees only for his services, as by the laws of Maryland, in force on the said first Monday of December, in the year eighteen hundred, were allowed to the clerk of the general court of Maryland, for the like services; and for his services in chancery proceedings, the same fees only, as by the said laws, were allowed to the register of the court of chancery of Maryland, for the like services as were not by the said laws, to be performed by the said clerk of the said general court, or by the said register, he shall be allowed such fees and compensation only as by the said laws, were allowed to a clerk of a county court in Maryland, for the like services: Provided, That nothing in this act, shall prevent the said marshal and clerk from receiving their daily compensation, for attending court, as heretofore.  Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That such of the said fees as by the laws aforesaid, are chargeable in tobacco, shall be paid in money at the rate of one dollar and twenty five cents for one hundred pounds of tobacco: And it shall be the duty of the said marshal, and the said clerk, of the said circuit court, respectively to make a table of their respective fees in dollars and cents, according to this act, and to keep a copy thereof, at all times, exposed to public view, in their respective offices; and all fees and costs shall be taxed, and fees bills for collection, stated in money only.  Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That in suits at common law, in the said circuit court, the taxable fees to an attorney, shall be five dollars only; and in suits in chancery, the taxable fees to a solicitor, shall be ten dollars only: Provided, That nothing in this act shall extend to the official services of the Attorney of the United States for the district of Columbia.  Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all temporary fees of the clerks of the Virginia and Maryland, which by the first section of the act concerning the district of Columbia, passed on the 27th of February, one thousand eight hundred and one, were adopted for the said district, shall not expire within the said district, by virtue of any limitation in said statutes contained; but shall remain in force as at the time of their adoption, until another provision has been or shall be made by Congress, respecting the same.  Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That all laws, & parts of laws, contrary to, or inconsistent with this act, shall be, and the same are hereby repealed. This act shall commence and be in force, from and after the passing thereof.  NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 3, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.  PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS of the UNITED STATES.  On the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post-Office in Washington, until the 1st day of July next, inclusive.  IN VIRGINIA. 202. From Randolph ch. h. to Franklin, Va. once in two weeks. Leave Pendleton ch. h. every other Thursday at 6 A M, and arrive at Randolph ch. h. by 11 A M. Leave Randolph ch. h. every other Thursday at 1 P M, and arrive at Pendleton ch. h. by 6 P M. 203. From Prince Edward ch. h. by Hunter's tavern, to Lynchburg, once a week. Leave Prince Edward ch. h. every Saturday at 6 A M, and arrive at Lynchburg on Sunday by 6 P M. Leave Lynchburg every Monday at 6 A M, and arrive at Prince Edward ch. h. by 6 P M. 204. From Lynchburg, by Campbell ch. h. Han-son's store, Maryville, Grafty's store, Stone's store, Pittsylvania ch. h. and Beaver's tavern, to Danville, once in two weeks. Leave Lynchburg every other Monday at 6 A M, and arrive at Danville on Wednesday by 6 P M. Leave Danville every other Thursday at 6 A M, and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday by 6 P M.  NOTES. 1. The Post-master General may expedite the mails, and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for each depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers, as well as letters, to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, whenever three failures happen, which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation, on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years, excepting the routes numbered 202 to 210, which are to continue in force two years and an half.  GIDEON GRANGER, Post Master General. General Post Office, Washington City, March 21, 1807. iawt18J.  FOR SALE, VALUABLE PROPERTY ON SHOCKOE HILL.  The subscriber will sell, at PUBLIC AUCTION, in the City of Richmond, and on the premises—the following property, to-wit:—on the 1st day of June, A CONVENIENT HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by Moses Bates. A credit of one, two and three years will be given the purchaser. Each instalment to bear interest from the day of sale. One personal security will be required, and a deed of trust on the property, to secure the payments regularly as they become due. And on the 2d day of June, seven valuable half acre LOTS, lying in Duvall's plan, of the City of Richmond, known by the numbers 31, 32, 33, 44, 45, and 46. The said Lots are very handsomely situated between a square belonging to Mr. Allen Pollock and Dr. James Greenhow. They will be sold on a credit of six and twelve months, bearing interest from the day of sale—but if the payments are punctually made, the interest will be remitted. DAVID DORRINGTON. May 5. iawtdf.  ADVERTISEMENTS. I WISH to sell my PLANTATION in Powhatan  county containing 940 acres, lying on Butterwood creek, one-third of the said Tract in woods, I suppose 150 acres of it is good creek low-grounds, the whole is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and the plantation in good order for cropping. Possession may be had at Christmas next, with the liberty of sowing grain. One-third of the purchase money in hand, and the balance in two equal annual payments; also one other tract in the county of Amelia, lying on the waters of West creek, adjoining the Lands of Dr. Hardaway, John Clements and Mr. Dican, containing 500 acres, one half in woods, all of which is good tobacco Land, payments as above. Any further particulars are deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser would wish to view the said Lands. The tract in Amelia will be shown by the Overseer, and the Tract in Powhatan by the Proprietor. EDWARD MOSELEY. Powhatan, April 20. oaw2m.  WILL BE EXPOSED FOR SALE, Upon the premises, on the 18th day of May next, being Goochland County Court day:  FORTY half acre LOTS of Ground, in a town to be called Madison, authorized by an act of the last General Assembly, upon the lands of the subscriber, adjoining Goochland Court-house. The great advantages of this situation is generally known, yet for the information of those unacquainted, it is deemed necessary to observe that the place is healthy and convenient to good water, in a rich neighbourhood, its contiguity to James River is less than one mile. On two of the lots there are Dwelling houses, on one all convenient out houses almost new. The Dwelling house on this lot has four rooms below and two above; the other has a Dwelling house nearly completed, quite new, with four rooms below and one above, constructed for a kitchen underneath. The terms of sale will be twelve months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. SAML. WOODSON. April 21. iaw5w.  TO RENT, For three or five years;  THAT valuable TANYARD 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 loft, 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 ELCAN. April 3. iawtf.  SCHOOL MASTERS WANTED. IN consequence of the intended removal of the present TEACHER, from this place—a Person who can come well recommended, and upon examination, found qualified to instruct about twenty Pupils (boys) in the English, Latin and French languages, grammatically, with the principles of Geography, Writing and Arithmetic—will meet with very liberal encouragement: and the prospect of future permanent establishment. It is probable that future permanent establishment, might be increased, but, in that case, an assistant Teacher will be necessary.  Also, A SCHOOL MISTRESS, Who can come well recommended, and upon examination, found qualified to take charge of about fifteen Girls—will meet with equal encouragement and the same prospects, of future permanency. Apply to ANDW NICOLSON, JOSEPH C. BROWN, ARCHD' FREELAND. Manchester, April 25. iawtf.  NOTICE.  All those who have claims against the estate of WILLIAM WINGOE, dec'd, of King William county, are requested to bring them in properly authenticated, before the first of August next, at which time the administration of said estate will be closed. GIDEON BOSHER, Adm'r. May 5. iaw.  FOR SALE,  THAT valuable Tract of LAND, whereon Col. Peter Perkins formerly lived, in the county of Pittsylvania, on Dan river, adjoining the Saurattown Lands, equal in quality if not superior to any Lands in that part of the country. The above Tract contains upwards of one thousand acres, about three hundred acres of which, is low grounds, not subject to overflowing; the high Land is well timbered and produces good corn, wheat and tobacco, and lies level. On the above Land, there is a good dwelling house & other necessary houses, sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Also, a good apple & peach orchard, of choicest fruit. The situation is very handsome, and not above twenty-five miles from Lynchburg, where the Peterburg price for tobacco can generally be obtained. The subscriber will sell a great bargain in the above Land, for cash, or part cash, & the balance on a credit accommodating to the purchaser. A further description is thought unnecessary, as it is supposed those who wish to purchase, would first view the Land, &c. The above Lands will be shown by the Subscriber, on the premises, or in his absence, by Philip Jenkins, Esq. who lives adjoining. Possession will be given in October next, and the purchaser can be furnished with stock of every description; also corn, pork, &c. at moderate prices. N. PERKINS. May 1. 4w.  JOHN TOMPKINS,  HAS received an assortment of GOODS Consisting of FLANNELS, Coatings, Blankets, Rose and Duffel Drabs, Frize, Kerseys, Feanough, Cloths, Carpets and Carpeting, Bombazetts, Sawnflood, Patent Cord, Powder and Shot, Downlas, Sheeting, Kerseys, Seymers, Calicoes and Muslins, &c. &c. which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, by the piece or package. Nov. 14. tf.  Richmond, 18 May, 1807.  THE Co-Partnership of John St. John & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by John St. John, who is duly authorised to settle the transactions of the late concern. JOHN ST. JOHN, PETER TOEL. 3t  FOR TO RENTED, FOR A TERM OF YEARS,  MY HOUSES and LOTS, situated in a most agreeable part of the city; also the BREWERY belonging to me, with the LOT upon which it stands, together with the COOPER'S SHOP, and the adjoining LOT, and the HOUSE and LOT, upon which is the Spring that supplies the Brewery. If either or both are required. The situation of my property, consisting of seven half acre Lots, with the improvements, four of which are in one square, is well known to the citizens of this place, but it may not be improper, to inform those at a distance, that it combines advantages, which few or none in the city possess. The works of the Brewery are in good order, and the Malt, Kiln and Mill are equal to any in the United States. There being no other Brewery in this part of the State, it is an object worthy the attention of any person inclined to prosecute the malting and brewing business to advantage. Some valuable Coopers, a Drayman and Maltster, and several excellent House servants may be hired along with the other property. Possession of the Dwelling Houses and Lots may be obtained on a short notice, and of the Brewery, Houses and Lots attached to it, on or before the first day of September next. W.M. HAY. April 24. tf.  FOR SALE,  20 Hhds Northern Rum, 20 Tierces prime Green Coffee, 20 Hhds Loaf & Lump Sugar, 15 Hhds Brown ditto, 20 Boxes of Cotton & Wool Cards, 20 Boxes Chocolate, 10 Kegs of Raisins, 15 Crates New-York Stone Ware, 5 Bales India Cottons & Checks, 3 Pipes Holland Gin, 2 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, 1000 Pair Men's fine & coarse Shoes, 500 pr Ladies Morocco Slippers, 300 pr do. Leather, do. 300 pr Ladies Kid do. do. 50 Casks of Stone Lime, 20 Boxes Brown Soap, 5 Ton Sweet's Iron, Cut Nails, Pepper, Paper, &c. &c. Terms liberal. HENRY HOVEY, April 23. cp4w.  EXACT PROFILE LIKENESSES  TAKEN at the office lately occupied by George Tucker, Esq. a little above the Swan Tavern, in the main-street, on the Capitol Hill.—Also, all kinds of Looking Glass, and Picture Frames, Ger-randole's, Window Cornice's, &c. made neatly, ornamented and gilt, in burnished Gold, by J. B. ANDERSON, May 5. Gt.  TO LET or LEASE,  A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP, formerly occupied by Mr. James Lynch; it is allowed to be as good a stand for that business as any in this city, being in the centre of the town, and near the Market-House. There are three forges in good order, a dwelling-house and kitchen in good repair. The Subscriber would rent the shop alone. None need apply but those that can be recommended: the rent shall be reasonable and every encouragement given by, WILLIAM DAVIDSON, April 24. tf.  LOTS FOR SALE.  On Tuesday the 9th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, will be sold at public auction, SIXTEEN half acre LOTS, situate on the north side of Bacon-Quartern Branch, in or adjoining the city of Richmond, denoted and known by the survey made by Richard Young for Wm. Duval, by the No's. 311, 312, 313, 322, 319, 320, 313, 314, 293, 294, 296, 297, 266, 267, 254 and 255. Terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale. Any person inclined to purchase at private sale either the whole or part of these Lots, may know particulars by applying to ALEX. QUARRIER, or, JOHN RICHARD. May 5. tf.  A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,