The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1806-09-23 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
NUMBER 40.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1806.
[VOLUME 3.]
Richmond Prices Current
   Dolls. Cts.     Tobacco, 5 75   Wheat, New, 1 10   Flour—superfine, New, 7 50   fine, 6 50   Corn Meal—per bushel, 1 10   Bacon—per lb. 12   Bar Iron—per ton, 120   Whiskey—per gallon, 58  
Sales at Auction.
Tuesday the 30th inst. will be sold by auction, on the premises:
THAT commodious and valuable BRICK LUMBER-HOUSE, situated on Cary-street nearly opposite the brick house occupied by Mr. John Henry, being 30 feet in front and 50 in depth, and containing four stories calculated for the reception of dry goods, and of tobacco and flour.
Six, nine, and twelve months credit will be given the purchaser, on giving satisfactory security. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. September 19.
Sales at Auction.
To be sold at public Auction on Saturday the 1st of November next:
THAT valuable HOUSE and LOT whereon Moses Davis now resides opposite to Mr. John Taylor's—The Lot is 66 feet in front and an hundred and fifty back—The House has an elegant store room, counting-room, and cellar, and is well calculated for a store. There is also on the lot a good kitchen, tobacco factory, lumber-house, stable, carriage house, a good spring, and a garden well enclosed. Terms will be made known on day of sale. PROSSER and MONCURE, v. mrs. September 16.
ENOCH SULLIVAN.
TAKES the liberty of informing the public, of his removal to a house nearly opposite the Eagle; where any orders in his profession, will be thankfully attended to.
He offers for sale, an assortment of FINE GOODS, partly consisting of a general assortment of FASHIONABLE JEWELRY.
Silver, plated and Britannia; tea, desert and table Spoons; silver and plated Sugar Tongs, Ladies, &c. plated, paper and wood rimmed Casters; plated & Britannia Tea Pots; plated Tea Urns, Sugar Dishes & Cream Pots; plated and paper Decanter Sliders; plated, brass and japanned Candle Sticks; table Knives and Forks; Tea Trays, Caddies and Bread Baskets; Ladies Dressing Boxes and Glasses; Hair Powder, Puffs, Bags and Pomatum; fine and coarse horn and tortoise shell plain and ornamented Combs; Glove Knots, Elastic Garters, Razors, Straps, Boxes, Brushes, and Windsor Soap; Supenders, Pads, &c. Pocket Books, Lead Pencils, Ink-stands, &c. counting-house Knives, Seals, Paper Knives, &c. Silver, gilt and steel mounted Spectacles, Goggles, Optical Glasses; Chair Whips, Walking Canes and Umbrellas; an assortment of Brushes; Hall Lamps; Cocks, men and boards, & Backgammon Tables; shuttle clocks and battle doors; German Flutes, Drums, Fife, Guns, horse and pocket Pistols, officers' Swords, Epaullets and Plumes; also, a few Watch Materials, Watch Seals, Keys and Glasses. With a variety of other articles connected to the business. August 22.
JAMES WALKER,
WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, a little below the Capitol, and near the Bank, will attend to all commands in the line of his business with which he may be favored.
As it is the peculiar characteristic of all quacks and bunglers in all trades, to praise themselves, put on airs of consequence, promise much, and pretend to a great deal, J. W. will not even touch upon his capabilities, but merely say, that he hopes those who may choose to observe his custom in his way, will have good reason to be satisfied with the performance of his work. He will be completely satisfied when his skill as an artist meets with such encouragement as it ought justly claim. August 19.
TO BE RENTED,
THE large THREE STORY HOUSE on the Main-Street east of the Market, formerly occupied by Cohen and Hays, and lately by Capt. John S. Pleasants; it is a good stand for business and suitable for the accommodation of a large family.
Also, the HOUSE (formerly known by the sign of the Bird in hand) at the corner of the street leading to church hill: to both of these tenements gardens are attached. The terms will be moderate, and made known on application to James Whitelaw, servant of the City, or to
JACOB I. COHEN. (law tf)
FOR SALE,
A FEW SHARES, in the Manchester Turnpike Company. Enquire of the printer. Sept. 9.
United States Court, fifth circuit, and Virginia District, May term 1806.
Patrick Corran, against, Samuel Perkins executor of the last will of Martha Corran dec'd. John Shore and James S. Gilliam, and Edwin Daingerfield, Bathurst Daingerfield, Theobald Bland Daingerfield, Henry Daingerfield, Samuel Moseley & Hannah B. Moseley, Edwin Starke, Daingerfield Starke, Bolling Starke, Robert Starke, Nancy Starke, William Newman and Mary his wife, William Allen, John Edloe and Nancy his wife, Miles Selden jr. and Mary his wife, William Allen Harrison and Carter Harrison jr. infant children of Carter Harrison and his late wife Polly, heirs at law of Martha Corran deceased, and Peter Robinson. Defendants.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that the Bathurst Daingerfield & Henry Daingerfield are not inhabitants of this District, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said City.
A Copy. Teste.
WILLIAM MARSHALL, C. L. C. September 9.
ALEXANDER STUART, Esquire, of Richmond and Col. William Daniel, of Cumberland county, are so obliging as to undertake my law business. The former will give his attention to it in the federal court and in the court of appeals. The latter in the superior court of chancery for the Richmond district. July 18.
CREED TAYLOR. (tf)
FALL GOODS.
THE Subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they are receiving from London, Liverpool, and different ports of Holland & France, an extensive and very general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, adapted to the approaching season, which they will sell by the bale, package or piece on the lowest terms for cash, country produce or approved notes.
Those goods being carefully selected by one of the partners who went to Europe for the purpose, they flatter themselves will give general satisfaction; and that country Merchants and others will find it their interest to get their supply from them.
They have for rent, three Brick HOUSES covered with slate, lying on the street leading to Mayo's Bridge, opposite Messrs. Brown Rives, & Co. Those Houses will be fitted up, at the shortest notice, for stores, if required.
JOHN & ROBERT GAMBLE, Jr. Robert Gamble, senior, continues to do business in the line of a commission merchant. September 16.
IN CHANCERY.
Louisa County, August Court, 1806. Richard Johnson administrator of Richard Johnson (m. s.) dec'd. Plaintiff.
John Cocks and John Michie, Defendants. THE defendant John Cocks, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendant Cocks, do appear here on the second Monday in November next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public news papers printed in the City of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of the Court-House of this County, on some Court day.
A Copy. Teste. JOHN POINDEXTER, C. L. C. September 9.
   RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS III.     4000 tickets at 10 dols. 40,000   1 prize of 10,000 dols. 10,000   19 do. of 500 9,500   50 do. of 100 5,000   40 do. of 50 2,000   1200 do. of 15 18,000   1301 prizes. 49,000   2699 blanks.  
4,000 The following prizes are stationary, to wit: The first ticket after 1000 are drawn 500 dols. do. after 1500 500 do. after 2000 500 do. after 2500 500 do. after 3000 500 do. after 3500 10,000 Tickets may be had of the members of the committee, at the Treasury Office, the Bank, Samuel Pleasants's Book Store, and at the Office of the Enquirer.
GEO. HAY, GEO. TUCKER, WM. MOSELEY, ROBT. MITCHELL, & WM. DU-VAL, COMMITTEE. The drawing will take place in December in this city, and the prizes paid 60 days after its completion. Richmond. August 1.
JOHN LE TELLIER, DENTIST.
NOW residing at the SWAN TAVERN, offers his services to the inhabitants of Richmond and its vicinity, in every branch of his profession, particularly in cleaning and restoring the Teeth to their natural elegance, without injuring their enamel; in transplanting artificial ones, so as to be permanent; and setting artificial ones with ivory, that will not change to an unnatural colour; in plugging those that are hollow, and reinserting those with the gums that are much depreciated by carelessness, or corroding medicines, likewise extracts such are too far gone to have, in which operation he makes use of BRUFF'S PATENT PERPENDICULAR EXTRACTING INSTRUMENTS,
Which take the Teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the bone or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than with any other instrument hitherto invented. To know if your teeth want cleaning, examine them before a glass in a clear light, beginning at the two middle front teeth of the lower jaw: if the gums are departing from their former place, or a black, or yellow crust adhering to the Teeth, you have cause of alarm; as that corrosive substance called tartar, will cause an offensive breath, decay the teeth, produce scurvy, or consume the gums, and bony process, till the teeth drop out. The demand which he has had for his dentistry has induced him to prepare a quantity, which is of superior quality, and for sale. Any person wishing to be waited on at their residence, will please send a line or servant to the house aforesaid. Those who wish for his assistance, will please make an early application as his stay in Richmond will be but a few weeks—he intends, however, visiting it once every season.
CERTIFICATE. Mr. Le Tellier is possessed of unexceptionable abilities in the line of his profession, and is authorized by me to use the Patent Perpendicular Extracting Instruments, in all places where the right is not disposed of, and not within 40 miles of Washington City, the place of my residence. THOMAS BRUFF, Patentee. September 16.
TAKEN up and committed to Jail on the 10th of May 1806, a negro man by the name of HARRY, the property of John Royler, Esq. of Richmond; the owner is hereby requested to come forward and pay charges, or be will be sold to satisfy his jail fees, agreeably to an act of Assembly. Given under my hand this 20th day July 1806. TRIPLETT T. ESTES, jailor Sept. 16.
The Subscribers have just received from Bremen, a supply of GERMAN LINENS, which they offer to sell on the most reasonable terms. BOHN & HUBNER. August 15.
PICKLING VINEGAR.
OF superior quality, made from two years old cider—For sale by WILLIAM HART, Opposite the Scale House.
ALSO— SALT, loose and in sacks, 80 Barrels cut HERRINGS, Brown SUGAR in barrels and by retail, COFFEE, TEA and other Groceries, Philadelphia bottled PORTER, Do. Draft BEER. September 19.
JUST PUBLISHED, By Jacob Johnson, and for sale at his Book-Store, a few doors below the Market, Richmond: WILD FLOWERS; or Pastoral and Local Poetry, by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy and Rural Tales—Price 75 cents. Cash given for all kinds of clean linen and cotton Rags, at the above store. September 19.
JUST RECEIVED And for sale, at the ENQUIRER BOOK-STORE, A NEW work, entitled, "THE FASHIONABLE WORLD DISPLAYED." From the fifth London Edition. Also—"LETTERS TO A YOUNG LADY on a course of ENGLISH POETRY," BY J. AIKIN, M. D. 3,000 wt. SALT PETER'D BACON, 1,000 wt. first quality N. ENGLAND CHEESE, 10 gross BOOTTLED CYDER, A few buthels CLOVER SEED, 150 pieces PAPER HANGINGS. For Sale by EDWARD HALLAM. Constantly for Hire—An Excellent Carriage and Horses—apply as above. May 27.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, held at Flower's Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 29th of July, 1806.
RESOLVED, That five dollars be paid on each share held by the Stock-holders in the said company to Nathaniel Sheppard their treasurer on or before the first day of September next. Resolved, That propositions be received from any persons inclined to undertake the work on the Turnpike until the first day of October next, and that the same be filed in writing with the clerk of the Company by the persons making such propositions. An extract from the minutes. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk.
N. B. I have been directed by the president and directors, to request the persons making propositions for undertaking the abovenamed road, to make their statements in such a way, as to give the amount upon a supposition, that the road is from forty to one hundred feet wide; and also, to inform them, that the time for receiving proposals, is postponed till the first day of November next. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. September 9.
NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by its limitation, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next—All persons indebted thereto are earnestly requested to come forward without delay and pay off what they respectively owe, as longer indulgence ought not to be expected. Those who have unsettled accounts and cannot make immediate payment, it is hoped will execute bonds for their respective balances.
GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their FALL GOODS, and by the first arrivals from London, Liverpool, &c. the residue is expected, which they will sell low for cash—Country produce or approved notes. GILLIAT & KIRBY. August 19.
FOR SALE—on the lowest terms: 2500 Sacks of LIVERPOOL SALT, and 90 crates of LIVERPOOL EARTHEN WARE of superior quality & well assorted, just arrived in the ship Merchant, Captain Johnson, from Liverpool, at Bermuda Hundred— OVERTON ANDERSON. May 23.
FOR SALE, A likely young NEGRO MAN who has been accustomed to work in the crop—For terms apply at the Enquirer Office. August 4.
TO BE RENTED, THE HOUSE at present occupied by Doctor James McClellan; possession will be given on the 2nd day of October next. And The house lately occupied by Mr. Moses Bates; possession to be given immediately. Each of these houses, are convenient to the capitol, and will suit a genteel family. For terms, apply to Samuel Greenhow. WM. LANGBORN, Executor of Wm. Dandridge, dec'd. September 12.
FOR SALE, THE LOT and HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides: on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted, and a Garden lately paled in, a Ware-House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of, lots fit. 1 on the river, of extending a wharf. Also—27 1/4 Acres of well-timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also—A LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots—For terms apply to THOMAS NEWTON. August 22.
APPRENTICES WANTED. TWO Boys about the age of fourteen, wanted as apprentices to the gold and silversmith's business, by JOHNSON & REAT. August 5.
THE Subscribers will sell the farm, on which he lives, containing 1050 acres, 300 of which is in wood; this land is well adapted to the growth of wheat, corn, grass, and lies remarkably well. The improvements consist of a dwelling house, containing eight rooms, a new kitchen, laundry, servants house, ice house, stables and barn. The payment for this property will be easy, as I will take well secured bonds, negroes, or give long credit on receipt of a fourth of the purchase money. CHARLES CARTER. Culpepper, Sept. 2.
FROM THE WESTERN WORLD.
The Kentucky Spanish Association, Blount's Conspiracy, and General Miranda's expedition.
NO. VIII. WE shall divert the attention of our readers a little in this number from gen. Wilkinson and John Brown, to his honor Judge Sebaftian. It has been related that Sebaftian after a two year's residence in New Orleans, while a judge of the Kentucky court, returned in 1799. Soon after his return, he formed a project in company with Dr. John Watkins, the present Mayor of New Orleans, to draw a number of the Kentucky settlers into Louisiana, doubtless, in our opinion, with the design of rendering the connection between this state and the Spanish provinces more intimate, and thus paving the way for his friend Wilkinson, more easily to effect the desired junction. The following is a verbatim copy of the original plan drafted for this purpose, which has been afforded us by one of the members of the company, for the purpose of publication. This member unwaveringly had subscribed his name to the proposals, along with many others, without reflecting on the evil consequences which must have flowed to the state of Kentucky, from the treasonable scheme if it had succeeded. With regard to Doctor Watkins, it is proper to observe that at this period he was a young man just returned from his studies at the university of Edinburgh, and therefore, may be supposed to have entered upon this embassy from his honor Judge Sebaftian, to his Catholic Majesty, in a great measure from motives of curiosity. But, what possible apology can be made, for a judge of the Kentucky court of Appeals, setting on foot a plan for "the encouragement and accommodation of adventurers" in Louisiana when subject to Spain.
"We the subscribers impressed with a belief that one of the navigable rivers in the Upper Louisiana, is extremely desirable on account of the temperature of the climate, the fertility of the soil, and convenience of its situation for commerce, have determined to make an application to his Catholic majesty for a grant of three millions of acres of land in that country, under the following regulations, viz.
"1st. That the grant when obtained, shall be divided into forty-two shares, and that one third of the whole grant be reserved for the encouragement and accommodation of adventurers.
"2d. That no person subscribe for less than six shares, at one hundred dollars per share, with the liberty of disposing of as many of the shares as he may chuse, provided he does not dispose of the whole of his interest; and provided also, he be responsible to the other subscribers for the amount of his subscription, payable at such time, as they, or a majority of them, may hereafter determine.
"3d. As the shares will be disposed of by the subscribers, whom they personally know, and have confidence in; and as the transferrence of the shares to strangers may be productive of confusion and inconvenience, and will also have the appearance of speculation, which should be studiously avoided, no sharer shall be permitted to sell, or any manner dispose of his share, without the consent and approbation of the company, or a majority of them, given in a corporate capacity—and to the end, that every sharer may be known to the company, that every sharer shall on or before the 15th day of July, return to Dr. John Watkins, a list of sharers claiming under him—
"4th. Each subscriber does hereby bind himself to the others to use the utmost exertions to perform all such stipulations, as the agent hereafter to be appointed, may find it necessary to enter into, for the obtainment of the said grant, in default of which, the whole of the interest of such persons failing, shall be forfeited, and accrue to the use and benefit of the performing subscribers."
Sebaftian's name is the next to Watkins' on the original list; but it having been suggested to the judge, that it would be more prudent for a person in his situation, to have his share entered in some other name; he therefore, in the list which was afterwards drawn up, entered his share in the name of Andrew Watkins. The company being completed, Dr. Watkins set off for Madrid; but being an unexperienced traveller in Spain, like Gil Blas, he was enraptured by a band of robbers, who robbed him both of all his money, and a number of letters which were necessary for his introduction to the levee of his Catholic Majesty. This unfortunate circumstance, delayed his application to the Spanish court, until it was too late—Louisiana having been afterwards ceded to France. The Doctor therefore returned—Sebaftian was frustrated in his intentions; and the members of the company lost the money which they had subscribed.
Foreign Intelligence.
(VIA BOSTON.)
LONDON, July 14. The advantageous dispositions lately made by the Turkish Court, and the movements of the Pashas of Scutari and Bosnia, together with the apprehension of some attempts against Corfu, seem to have induced the Russians to leave the Italian islands: None of their vessels have lately been seen in the waters of Corfu. It has been said, their object is to make some attempt in the Warena, in order to penetrate into Dalmatia, while their ships renew the attack upon the Italian islands. Such purposes, however, are no longer dangerous, being known. July 21.
Russian Envoy and Prisoners. M. d'Oubril arrived at Paris on the 6th; the avowed object of his mission is to treat for the exchange of the Russian prisoners; but we have little doubt that his mission extends to the negotiation of peace between the two countries. The term exchange of prisoners, cannot indeed be properly applied in the present instance, for Russia has few if any French prisoners in her possession; whereas France is stated to have about 12,000 Russians. But these 12,000 prisoners the French government, it is said, in an article dated from the banks of the Maine, is willing to exchange for an equal number of French in the hands of the English. There are about 4,000 English prisoners in France; so that we should have to give back to France 16,000 French prisoners, most of them seamen, and receive only 4,000 English. Bonaparte may
have made this proposal to us under the idea that we shall not accede to it; in which case he will attempt to produce a coldness between this country and Russia, and would perhaps follow up our rejection by an act of affected generosity, sending back the Russian prisoners as he did last war, during the reign of the Emperor Paul. Such, we have no doubt, is the insidious policy of the Corsican; it would be wiser, therefore, we think, in our ministers, to defeat it by a cheerful & ready acquiescence in his demand, and by a generous determination on our part to give back an equal number of French prisoners for an equal number of Russians. Undoubtedly we should thereby furnish France with the means of equipping seventeen or eighteen sail of the line; but such an augmentation, or double that augmentation of naval force, cannot produce any serious apprehension on our part; whereas the favorable impression such an act of liberality would make upon the Russian government, would be deep and permanent.
STRALSUND, June 27. The circumstances in which we find ourselves, and particularly the raising of the Pomeranian militia, in consequence of the difficulties which this measure has encountered, have produced a change of the government and constitution of the country. The King of Sweden, believing that he had reason to complain of the conduct of the Regency and States of Upper Pomerania on this occasion, has not only declared these authorities dissolved, but has, at the same time, annulled the constitution which governed the German States of his Majesty. The King, after having pronounced this dissolution of the said bodies, and abrogated the Pomeranian constitution, has decreed, that his German possessions shall be governed by the laws in force in the kingdom of Sweden, and that the Pomeranians & Swedes shall henceforth form one people.
These political changes have commenced by the deposition of the members of the Regency of the Duchy, who have been deprived of their functions by a royal order of the 18th instant. This order contained in a letter addressed on the same day, by his Majesty to the Governor-General, Baron d'Esse, was publicly communicated next day by the Governor to the members of the Regency. The military Chief of Swedish Pomerania, conformably to the ulterior pleasure of the King, has, at the same time, assumed the civil government of this province. Two days after, he addressed the following Proclamation to the inhabitants:
By order of his Majesty the King of Sweden, F. Jean Henri Baron d'Esse, makes known, &c.
"His Majesty, my most gracious King and Sovereign, having condescended to appoint me to cause to be published, a general Proclamation relative to the suppression of the Pomeranian Regency; that I may fulfil this order, I make known to all the inhabitants that it is his Majesty has informed me, by a letter of the 18th inst. that he learned, with surprise and displeasure, that, during the deliberations which lately took place on the subject of the Appeal intimated by the States against the organization of a provincial militia in Pomerania, the major part of the members of the Regency were chargeable with a culpable disobedience, in completely departing from the order prescribed by his Majesty; that his Majesty the King, in order to prevent similar scenes from being renewed in future, has judged it proper to dissolve the Pomeranian Regency and to charge me, in consequence, with the sole execution of his orders, in future, throughout all his German States. The aforesaid letter of his Majesty was publicly read on the 10th inst. in presence of the co-delegates members of the Regency; their functions immediately ceased. "In virtue of the powers with which his Majesty the King has invested me, in the manner aforesaid, I give public notice to all the inhabitants of Pomerania, that they conform themselves to this Royal Ordinance, and, in consequence, address to me all those papers which would formerly have been presented to the co-delegates Regency, but to send, notwithstanding, duplicates to the Archives of that Regency. "Done in the Fortress of Stralsund June 21. (Signed) "BARON D'ESSE, "J. C. SINNING."
The Regency of the country being deposed, and the military Governor already in possession of his functions, his Majesty, on the 26th of June, addressed a second letter to him, by which his Majesty abolished the constitution, and dissolved the States of the Province, in order that they should be replaced by the laws and the constitutional authorities of Sweden. Here follows the letter, which put the last hand to these remarkable changes, and which has been published entire:—
"With concern we have long since perceived, that all the pain and solicitude that we have been engaged in for the prosperity of our faithful Pomeranian subjects, have met with unexpected difficulties in their execution; which have either prevented the fulfilment of our benevolent views, or retarded their effects by continual delays, and a recourse upon every occasion to ancient privileges. We are the more convinced of the imperfections of the present constitution, from the consideration of the rapid progress of industry, and the increase of population, in those countries where all these obstacles have ceased, which hitherto have deprived our German States of those sources of prosperity so necessary to a well organised state. We have lately had a fresh proof of the dangerous consequences of the present order of things; our order for raising the Pomeranian militia, in consequence of a very unfaithful interpretation, has been referred by the States to the examination of the tribunals of the empire, at a time when the enemy threatened the frontiers of the country.
The consideration of these important motives; the late events which have occurred—and a desire to consolidate the security of the country, have reduced us to the necessity of declaring, "That the constitution which has hitherto governed our German States do cease from this day; that the Provincial States and Councils are dissolved, and that all institutions relative thereto be abolished forever.—But if, on the one hand, we have been forced to take this resolution, on the other we wish to prove, that our only design is to secure the future prosperity of our German subjects, and not to assume to ourselves oppressive rights; and of this we have thought that we could not give a more convincing proof than by introducing the Swedish constitution into our German States. As King of a free people, and as obeying only the law, we feel a particular pleasure in preparing a happier fate for our subjects of Pomerania and Rugen,

Equal, both in respect of their duties to us, and their immunities and privileges; protected by just laws, they will no longer form a body separated from the Swedish people; but, will, on the contrary, enjoy in fraternal union the benefits of a constitution which has established, for ages, the security of that people.
"We ordain, by this act, that the constitution of the kingdom of Sweden of the 21st of August, 1772; the acts of union and of security of the 21st of February, and 3d of April 1789; the privileges and immunities granted to the four estates of Sweden, and the law of that kingdom, be in future, the fundamental and constitutional laws of our German states. We ordain, that all the necessary dispositions be made to put this act in execution. On this occasion, we, however, declare, in the most solemn manner, to our Pomeranian subjects, that they shall never be subjected, either for the present or future, to the payment of the debts of the kingdom of Sweden, or to the imposts which have relation to it. Moreover, if any thing should occur with respect, peculiarly and properly, to Pomerania and Rugen, and on which, conformably to the Swedish constitution, we ought to hear the humble supplications of the Representatives of the country, we will convoke them in a general diet, in the country itself; this convocation, for which we shall give ulterior orders, shall be held without delay; and it will give satisfaction to our heart, to see assembled round our throne a faithful people, who, no longer led astray by a complicated constitution, and fulfilling the duties of subjects, will second, by their assistance, our paternal efforts for their prosperity, in which we shall find our highest recompence."
"From the Royal head quarters at Griefswald, June 26, 1806." (Signed) "GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS."
FRENCH NAVY.
The following is given in one of our late London papers as a list of the French navy as it now stands, collected from various documents, and represented to be as correct as the fluctuating nature of such an establishment can be.
N. T. M. Adv. Of 120 guns—Invincible, Majestic, Ocean, Ville de Paris. Of 80 guns—Foudroyant, Neptune. Of 74 guns—Ajax, Alcide, Algiers, Alliance, Annibal, Aquilon, Argonaute, Atlas, Batave, Bellone, Boree, Brutus, Cæsar, Charlemagne, Commerce de Lyons, Conquerant, Constitution, Courageux, Coiflet, Duguay-Trouin, Gaulois, Souverain, Suffren, Superbe, Tourville, Ulysse, Union, Vaucluse, Valentin, Victor, Vengeur, Vigilant, Ville de Paris, Ville de Berlin, Ville de Moscou, Ville de Rome, Ville de Saint Petersburg, Ville de Stockholm, Ville de Vienna, Ville de Warsaw, Ville de Zurich. Frigates.—Argus 28 guns, Armide 32, Artemise 36, Atalante 36, Brune 44, Circé 36, Comet 44, Cornuelle 44, Cible 44, Diligente 48, Dryade 40, Dept de Lander 24, Experiment 48, Félicité 48, Festin 24, Gloire 44, Guerriere 48, Hermoine 40, Hortense 36, Incomparable 44, Incorruptible 36, Indienne 40, Indefatigable 44, Josephine 44, Julie 44, Junon 40, Mignonette 32, Milane 30, Minerve 40, Naïade 40, Nécessite 32, Piémontaise 44, Pourvoyante 44, Prudente 44, Revanche 48, Rhin 40, Semillante 36, Sybille 40, Sirene 44, Themis 36, Thetis 36, Topaze 40, Torche 22, Unique 40, Valenciennes 44, Valeureuse 44, Zéphyr 24.
BALTIMORE, September 15.
The ship Ceres, captain Webber, arrived yesterday from Liverpool, which she left the 30th July. Captain W. was boarded off the coast by a British ship of war, to an officer of which he gave his latest London papers. Those contained in his letter-bag, with the latest of which we have been favoured by a mercantile friend, are only to the 26th July, and add but very little to the very vague reports and surmises already published. The following are the only articles worth extracting.
LONDON, July 26. A Russian messenger (said to be the same that was dispatched from this country yesterday) landed at Deal on Thursday evening with dispatches from M. D'Oubril at Paris, to the Russian ambassador here. The same secrecy was observed upon his arrival at Deal, as is observed upon the arrival of English messengers. The ceremony of carrying him to the admiral's office was dispensed with, in order the more effectually to escape observation. A post chaise and four was sent for, and he was taken up in another part of the town.
The dispatches were communicated to our ministers yesterday, and a cabinet council was held upon them at Mr. Fox's office. They are of very great importance.
The reports in circulation since the arrival of the messenger, are of a nature diametrically opposite. On the one hand it is said that Russia has made a separate peace, and this is the general belief in the city this morning. On the other hand it has been rumored, that not only no peace has been made, but that none is likely to be made—that M. D'Oubril had even left Paris in disguise, Bonaparte having refused to listen to the overtures or propositions made on the part of the Russian government.
For our part, we are inclined to believe that the first report deserves credit, and that Russia has made a separate peace.
DEAL, July 25.
Another messenger was landed here yesterday from France; but such is the secrecy observed, that the circumstance was not publicly known till a late hour in the evening; for instead of his being taken up at either of the inns, or at the admiral's office, he stepped into a post chaise and four in the street, and went off immediately.
To-day, the reports are various—some who pretend to be well-informed, say it was a French messenger with some further proposals of accommodation; whilst others, who boast of better information, assert that it was a Russian courier, who brought with him the intelligence that the negotiations between the emperors Alexander and Napoleon have been broken off, and that war between those powers would immediately commence. Such are the reports here; but the truth or fallacy of these conjectures remain yet to be decided.
DOVER, July 25—6 o'clock.
Mr. Pringle, an American gentleman, and three other passengers, are just landed from Rotterdam—they don't bring any news of consequence, only that there was great talk of peace.
NORFOLK, Sep. 18.
ACCOUNT OF NO PEACE.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Eliza, Capt. Treadwell, in 6 days from Boston. On Monday last (the 14th) Capt. T. spoke the ship Leonidas, Capt. Mackenzie in 35 days from Liverpool, who informed Capt. T. that negotiations had been going on for peace, but that the French government not discovering a corresponding inclination for that object, all hopes of peace in the public opinion had vanished.
Capt. Mackenzie from his passage must have left Liverpool the 10th of August. Ledger.
It will be noticed, that the account brought by Capt. M'Kenzie, and furnished us by Capt. Treadwell, is at variance with our accounts by the Rolla.
Capt. M'Kenzie, if he has stated his passage correctly, left Liverpool the 10th August, several days later than the Rolla; we however think it impossible that Lord Lauderdale, who only left Deal the 3d of August, could have terminated his negotiations, so as the result could have been known in Liverpool on the 10th of the same month. His lordship probably arrived at Paris the 5th at night, he could not well enter upon and finish his business in one day, without which he could not have returned a courier to London sooner than the 8th or 9th.
Whatever may be the result of Lord Lauderdale's mission, we do not think it could be known in Liverpool when Capt. M'Kenzie failed. Public opinion might however have been against the success of the negotiation. Id.
CAPT. COTTLE in the fast sailing ship Rolla; arrived in Hampton Roads yesterday in 42 days from London, and proceeded on to City Point where the ship is bound. Capt. Cottle very politely forwarded us the London Sun of the second of August, for which attention we beg him to accept our thanks.
Our paper was ready for press, when we received the London paper; the very great agitation which the contradictory reports of yesterday, respecting peace or war produced, and having before received nothing interesting to offer, we were induced to suspend the publication of our paper until this morning.
Our readers will perceive that Russia has made peace with France, an event that the mission of D'Oubril, seemed to render but too certain. Lord Lauderdale has been nominated minister to France, and although he had not departed on the second, yet Capt. Cottle in a note, informs us that he embarked at Deal, and failed on the third of August for Calais, in the Clyde frigate commodore Ovens.
It appears that the English government is determined not to have a long negotiation, but to ascertain the temper of the French government at once.
We observe in the Continental Journals, that the French troops are returning to France in every direction from Germany.
Some of the French papers assert that Gæta has surrendered, but this is not authenticated, but denied by some of the Continental Journals.
On the 9th inst. Capt. Cottle, then in lat. 35, long. 63, was boarded by a lieutenant from his Britannic majesty's frigate Franchise, capt. Charles Dalbywood, in company with the Penguin brig, and 72 sail under convoy. The Lieutenant gave captain C. the following memorandum.
"Sailed from Jamaica on the 20th July, with a convoy of 108 sail, his majesty's ships Veteran, Magicienne, and Penguin in company. On the 21st of Aug. about 80 miles N. E. of the entrance of the Gulf of Florida, met with a violent gale of wind. The Franchise lost her foremast, maintop mast, and sprung her bowprit. The Magicienne was damaged in her rudder and hull, and obliged to go to Bermuda, accompanied by the Veteran. Ten ships, whose names are known, have foundered; many others are supposed to be lost."
From a paper received at the office of the Norfolk Public Ledger, by the ship Rolla, Captain Cottle, from London.
LONDON, August 2.
We are enabled to assure our readers, from the most unquestionable authority, that Lord Lauderdale will set off in the course of this day for Paris. His lordship was expected to leave town soon after one o'clock. One of the persons who arrived yesterday from Paris was Mr. Goddard, who was formerly private secretary to Lord Grenville, but happening unfortunately to be in France on the breaking out of hostilities, he has been detained there ever since. Mr. Goddard was the bearer of dispatches from Lord Yarmouth, which, in consequence of Mr. Fox's illness, were taken to Lord Grenville's. Mr. Goddard arrived about 7, and at 9 o'clock a cabinet council was held. Lord Lauderdale is to be accompanied by Mr. Goddard, who will act as his lordship's private secretary during the negotiation. Our readers will do us the justice to recollect, that we stated a few days ago that the negotiation would speedily take a decisive turn. Subsequent events have justified that opinion; and we can now venture to state, that in a few days the question of peace or war will be decided; for his majesty's ministers are, we believe, unanimously resolved not to suffer a protracted negotiation.
We received last night Paris papers to the 26th and Dutch to the 30th ult. They confirm what we exclusively stated on Wednesday, viz. that a treaty of peace between France and Russia was signed on the 30th ult. which some of our competitors doubted, and others confidently denied. M. D'Oubril was of course the plenipotentiary for Russia, and Gen. Clarke acted in the same capacity for France. A circular letter to the different ports, from the minister of the French marine, announced this important fact to the public. This event seems to have raised the spirits of the people in Paris, and has proportionally operated upon the French funds. Bank stock had on the 24th risen to 1157. 50, and at the same period the 5 per cents, were at 67. 20. I. e. no doubt is inferred in the French capital that this separate treaty between France and Russia is the harbinger of a general pacification with this country and the several powers of Europe. In consequence, too, of this auspicious event, the Monitor has announced that the grand triumphal fetes are to take place in September, the last 15 days of which will be wholly devoted to national festivities.
We are enabled, by the receipt of the Hamburg paper, to anticipate the contents of the next Hamburg mail. Cataro has not yet been formally delivered up to the French; but as peace has been signed between France and Russia, there can be no doubt that the Russians will evacuate it as soon as the French are ready to receive it.
There is too much reason to fear that the gallant prince of Hesse has been obliged to surrender Gæta.
There is strong reason to hope that the other French frigates who have been committing depredations in the Greenland seas, on our commerce, will share the fate of their consort La Guerriere.—His majesty's frigate La Loire, which was on the Irish station, was chased a few days ago by three French frigates coming from the Northward. La Loire, by superior sailing escaped the enemy, and fell in with the Superb, of 74 guns, and the Niobe frigate, and they all immediately joined in pursuit of the enemy off Belleisle.
The account of Mr. Fox this day is by no means more favourable than it was yesterday.
We understand that on Thursday his royal highness the commander in chief went down to Southampton, to take his passage to the Isle of Wight, where he intends spending a few days with major-general the earl of Cavan, of the guards, who commands in the Isle of Wight. On Sunday, it is said, his royal highness will on his return through Portsmouth, dine with major-general Sir George Prevost, when the Duke of Cambridge will meet him.
DOVER, August 1.
A flag of truce arrived off here this morning with a messenger (Mr. Charles G. d'Arden), accompanied by a French gentleman, who returned back in the flag of truce about seven o'clock this morning. Mr. Goddard left Dover immediately with his dispatches for London.
From the FRENCH AND DUTCH PAPERS.
PARIS, July 23.
The Monitor of this day contained the following:
"The minister of the marine has dispatched a circular letter to all the ports, in which he communicates the intelligence, that peace between France & Russia was signed on the 20th instant by the respective plenipotentiaries, the general of division Clarke, counsellor of state and the cabinet, and by the privy counsellor D'Oubril; and that accordingly orders are given to the admirals and commandants of the ports, and those of his majesty's ships, to treat the Russian vessels as friends."
The Fêtes which were announced for the month of August will take place within the first fourteen days of the month of September; this delay is necessary, to give time for the arrival of the Grand Army.
July 24.
There is great talk about a confederation, which, it is said, is already formed, or about to be so, under the title of the Federation of the Rhine. The kings of Bavaria and of Wurtemberg, the elector of Baden, and the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, the duke of Cleves and Berg, the princes of Nassau, Yembsurg, Hohenzollern, Arenberg, and Salm, are, it is believed, the principal contracting parties. A Treaty of Alliance and reciprocal guarantee will unite them, under the protection of France; and the Confederation will keep on foot an army of 60,000 men. It is added, that the elector of Baden, the Landgrave of Darmstadt, and the duke of Cleves will assume the title of grand duke; and that all the Confederate princes will separate themselves from the Germanic Body, that there may be no longer any opposing relations between their interests and their political connections. It will be soon known more exactly what foundation there is for this news which occurs so much the German politicians, and which, for some days, has been current in the circles of Paris.
General Junot, grand officer of the empire, is appointed governor of Paris.
The Argus of this day contains the following: "The news of the conclusion of peace between France and Russia will excite a very favourable sensation at London, where they dread nothing so much as separate peace."
"This peace is announced before it was well known that the negotiations were opened. Ever since the Treaty of Presbourg the war has been without an object. The results of this treaty will be more favourable to all Europe than those of Luneville or Amiens. At that period Italy presented only a body parcelled out among powers which were secretly at enmity with each other. Venice and the Tyrol, in the hands of Austria, gave uneasiness to the state which was lately detached from its empire. Holland was a prey to the connexions of a fluctuating government, and was secretly agitated by the neighbouring powers, who wished to maintain an influence there. Germany, united in its federative system, was every instant menaced with dislocation. The interests of the greater part of the princes were evidently distinct from those of their head; the issue of the last coalition has proved it. France herself had not yet received, either in her government or in her relations with other states, either that stability or dignity which she has assumed among nations; but now the basis of the political organization of Europe is laid in such a manner as to afford reason to believe that its tranquillity cannot be disturbed hereafter."
July 25.
In our paper of yesterday it was said, that the Fêtes announced for the month of Aug. would not take place till the month of Sept. this delay being thought necessary in order that the Grand Army might arrive. But we said that the Fêtes would take place in the first fortnight of that month; this was an error; they will be celebrated in the second fortnight of September.
(Monitor.)
The Jewish deputies will assemble for the first time next Saturday, the 20th inst. in the ancient Chapel of St. John, adjoining to the Hôtel de Ville, which has been prepared for holding an assembly.
NAPLES, July 6.
The king has ordered to set out, for the siege of Gaeta, two companies of the 14 regiment of Neapolitan Chasseurs. This is the regiment which made the demand of his majesty at the time of the review at Averja. Those soldiers, who thus solicited a post as dangerous as it is honourable, are all Neapolitans. The confidence which is placed in the government, the love which our new monarch knows how to inspire, cannot fail to excite the valour and enthusiasm of all ranks of people. The fortress of Gaeta continues to be cannonaded. It is believed that there will be a general attack in a few days.
The English in vain make inroads upon our coasts, and attempt still more vainly to excite the people against the government. They have dispersed at Piacenza a great quantity of seditious proclamations; but they gained nothing by the expedition.
FRANKFORT, July 20.
They write from Berlin that M. De Jacobi is expected in that capital about the end of the month.—It is believed that no farther delay will take place in shutting the Prussian ports against the English, and in pushing on the war more briskly against Sweden. The retreat of Prince Czartorinsky from the ministry of foreign affairs gives us complete encouragement with regard to the intentions of Russia. A report is in circulation, that the new organization of Germany will soon be made known to the public. It is believed the North of the empire will be separated from the South, and that this last division will form a confederacy, over which the Elector Arch-Chancellor will preside, whose residence will henceforth be at Frankfort. The reports which circulate on this subject have not yet a character sufficiently authentic to deserve detail; but we shall soon receive more ample information.
We are informed, that the divisions of marshals Mortier and Bernadotte will not, on their return to France, pass by Frankfort, but by Mannheim; and that the corps of marshal Soult will return by Strasburg, that of marshal Davoust by the valley of Kinzig, to Strasburg. The divisions of marshals Augereau and Lefebvre only will return by Mayence.
LAYBACH, July 5. At length we have received the first intelligence of the arrivals of the transports with the Austrian troops, which sailed from Trieste. They entered the port of Letina on the 23d, and were expected at Cataro on the 25th, where the Austrian major Albeck, of general Bellegarde's regiment, had arrived, and also a Russian counsellor of state, charged with the delivery of the place; consequently we shall soon hear of the completion of this affair so long in agitation.
VIENNA, July 16.
Last Sunday a courier arrived here from gen. Bellegarde, in the neighbourhood of the Cattaro.—The Austrian troops had not landed. Some new obstacles are mentioned, such as the resistance of the Montenegrins, &c. the particulars of which we are yet to expect.
FRANKFORT, July 19.
M. Gunderode, one of our deputies at Paris, has solicited his recall, and he is to be relieved by M. Humbracht. Neither of our deputies has as yet been able to procure an audience. According to report several grand dukes are to be created in Germany.
July 22.
Count Metternich Winnenburg, the imperial Roman and Austrian ambassador, set out again from this to Paris, on the 20th inst.
FROM THE MAIN, July 19.
We find the following outlines of the new Germanic constitution in the Journals of Franconia. A federation is to be formed between the arch-chancellor, Bavaria, Wurtemberg, Baden, Hesse Cassel, and Darmstadt, under the protection of the French emperor. The arch-chancellor is to be put in possession of the city of Frankfort, where the federative states are to assemble in future; cardinal Petch is to preside in the assemblies of the federative states; the affairs of which are to be managed by the electoral arch-chancellor, in conjunction with a resident deputy appointed by the French emperor. Baden, Hesse Cassel, and Darmstadt, are each to assume a regal title; and lastly there is to be a king of Westphalia. Some small states, viz. Puffenberg, Oettingen, Hohenzollern, Yembsurg, Arenberg, and Salm-Salm, are to be preferred, while others are to come under the jurisdiction of the electoral arch-chancellor.
According to the pending Concordat, the following important reforms are proposed:—An ecclesiastical constitution, consistent with the spirit of the times. A freedom of thinking, and liberty of conscience in Germany, without any restriction.—All ecclesiastics, archbishops, and bishops, to be subject to the oath of allegiance to their lawful sovereigns, and to sign an acknowledgment of the invalidity of all mandates, &c. not sanctioned by the sovereign. The abolition of all the cloisters and religious orders till fulfilling, the brothers and sisters of charity excepted. The establishment of schools and seminaries. The reduction of the numbers of religious ceremonies—public processions—Saint's days.—The abolition of controversial sermons. General permission to eat flesh. A total abolition of celibacy and pilgrimages. The removal of various obsolescent to the union of protestants, and the legalization of all their marriages.
Marshal Davoust's corps, and that of Bernadotte, are to pass the Rhine at Mannheim, on their return to Paris. All the cloisters in the duchy of Ponte Corvo are abolished.
An archbishop, it is said, is to be established at Munich, to preside over all the states of Bavaria.—One of the free cities of the empire, in Franconia, it is said, is to be added to Bavaria.
Gen. Mack has published a declaration, in which he requests the public to withhold their judgment till his trial is finished. He remarks, that in the late unfortunate war he was not the principal in command; but that he managed the affairs of the campaign simply as field-marshal of artillery.
On the 12th instant the new born prince of Darmstadt received the family name of Lewis.—His sponsors were, the emperors of Austria, Russia, and France, the king of Prussia, & the duke of Brunswick.
WESTPHALIA, July 20.
According to report commissioners may be expected at Essen, Elten, and Werden, from Berlin and Paris, to negotiate an exchange of territory. The business, it is now said, will be opened at Essen; on the part of the emperor Napoleon, they on the part for the nomination of those who are to conduct it.
BERLIN, July 22.
Since M. Blumenthal, the Russian Jager who brought the last dispatches to count Stackelberg, has set out from this city to Strausberg, it is believed that Sweden will raise the blockade of the Prussian ports in the Baltic. The return of Mr. Krusemark from St. Petersburg is expected in a few days.
HAGUE, July 19.
The conference which was held last week between the commissioners appointed by their high mightinesses and some members of the council of state, according to report, related to an augmentation of territory which our kingdom is to receive.—A meeting, we understand, will take place between several members of the imperial family at Wilbaden, viz. the king of Holland, cardinal Fesch, and the duke of Cleves.
GRIEFSWALD, July 17.
Yesterday morning his majesty dispatched Capt. Skolander with a letter to his Prussian majesty, which was delivered to general Kalkreuth at Pasewalk.
Major Kalkreuth has arrived here this afternoon with a letter to the king of Sweden from the general count Kalkreuth, and returned soon after with his majesty's answer.
SWEDISH POMERANIA, July 19.
Baron Aloupe, the Russian envoy, after receiving a Courier from his court, set out for his majesty's head-quarters at Griefswald.
HAMBURGH, July 26.
According to letters received to-day from Cuxhaven, the Captain of the frigate Amarante, lying off that Port, informed the magistrates yesterday afternoon, that he had received orders to desist, in future, from all hostilities upon the Elbe, and upon the coast near Hannover.
Domestic Intelligence.
BOSTON, July 12.
From HALIFAX, Aug. 18.
"Capt. Whiby of the Leader, was sometime since superceded in the command of that ship by capt. Humphrey from England. The Leader fails for England between this date and the 24th inst. Capt. W. goes passenger in her, and a strict enquiry is to be made into the unfortunate occurrence off New-York. He is permitted to take some officers as he may think necessary to bring forward in his defence. "In his majesty's instructions to flag officers,
contains, &c. &c. dated on the 29th of May last, I find the following paragraph:
"Representations have been made, that neutral ships are frequently detained upon frivolous grounds, you are hereby further required and directed not to interrupt any ships under neutral flags engaged in trade not prohibited by law, except upon proof, or strong ground of presumption, that the ship or the goods belong to his majesty's enemies, and you are particularly to bear in mind, that neutral vessels, conveying cargoes between this country [England] and the ports of the enemy, carry with them a strong presumption, that the property is either on British or neutral account, and engaged in a legal trade; his majesty having, in consideration of the present state of commerce, been pleased to allow that trade to be carried on by British and neutral subjects—it is therefore proper that such trade should suffer as little interruption as possible.
Signed, "H. NEAL, "RUSSELL, "KENSINGTON. "By command of their Lordships. "B. TUCKER."
"The above instructions from the lords of the Admiralty, were received on this station by his majesty's ship Leopard—and I have further understood, it is the wish of the admiral here, that no neutral vessels should be detained on light or frivolous grounds."
Boston Palladium.
The Tunisian Envoy, Sidi Suleiman Meila Minni, will fail for Tunis in a few days, in the Two Brothers. It is said the minister will make a better spec by the mission, than his master. He has, we are told, on board the ship, coffee to the value of 30,000 dollars, besides his presents, &c.
Boston Cent.
RHODE-ISLAND.
Nehemiah Knight and Isaac Wilbour are elected Representatives in the tenth Congress from Rhode-Island.—Both Republicans.
It appears that Duncan, the Custom-House officer at Detroit, has absconded and carried with him seventy-four thousand dollars, of the public money.
SALEM, Sept. 12.
Capt. Tripp, from Grenada, arrived at Boston, informs, that on the 21st August, in lat. 26, 15, long. 66, 20, seeing a ship dismasted, with shears up to set a topsail, with English colours hoisted half-mast, he bore down for her, while another ship appeared to be boarded. He boarded her for her:—She proved to be a French 84, having 700 men on board. The Frenchmen ordered Capt. T. to fend his boat on board, which he did; and was surprised soon after to see it return full of men armed, who brought a tow line on board, and made it fast to his main-mast. Capt. T. told them it would tear his vessel to pieces; but he was not heeded. The other vessel, which was commanded by Capt. Graziere, of Boston, then came up, having two officers and five Frenchmen on board. They fired the man of war, and would have had, had not Capt. T. cut the hawser. Capt. T.'s sails were torn in pieces, and the Frenchmen, consisting of a lieutenant, a Midshipman, and six men, took command of the vessel; and mistaking he intended making a push, bore about for the ship. The captains of the Schooners went on board the ship to find out where they intended going; but could obtain no intelligence; only they wanted to keep the ship's head to the west. They had about sixty fathoms cable stuck out of the wardroom, altern, but nobody tended it; to fear the ship; they had got up a main and fore spar mast, but two-thirds of the men were lying between decks.—One of the crew who could speak English, told Capt. T. they were going to make sail, and take him in tow, hand his sails, and steer by him; and that if they could not do any thing with the ship, they were coming all on board the two vessels, which could not hold them with fifteen boats. Capt. T. then returned to his vessel, amused the lieutenant and made preparations for retaking his vessel, and pursuing his voyage. Four of the Frenchmen were put down the hold, and Capt. T. taking command of the quarter deck drove the officer below. In the contest Capt. T.'s mate was pulled nearly half way down the hold by the Frenchmen; but his men hauled him back, fastened the hatches down, hoisted out the long boat, drove them into it, finally, let them go for the ship, and then made sail to get out of gun-shot.
The above ship was Ad. WILLAUMEZ flag ship, Le Foudroyant.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 13.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in Curacao, dated August 18, 1806.
"Last evening an open boat came in express, with a letter from the commandant of Coro, dated 14th inst. I have been favoured with the following extract from it:
"Miranda has at last evacuated Coro and La Vela, and retired with his shipping. On the 11th inst. a skirmish took place, while his people were taking in water at Rio Negro, in which he lost 20 killed, 17 wounded, and some dispersed in the country."
"The force opposed to him, is said to have been 150 regulars, 50 horse, and a body of Indians, how many I have not heard. Report says he had with him 14 armed vessels, and that he is protected by H. B. M. ship Lilly. It is generally supposed that he is

Resolving Resolutions of the Legislative Body of the Orleans territory.—They relate to an object of equal importance and delicacy. The course taken is unusual. How far it will endure the contemplated time only can determine. (Nat. Intell.)
Resolved by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Territory of Orleans, in general assembly convened, That both branches of the Legislature shall appoint James Brown, and Moreau Lisset, lawyers, whose duty it shall be to compile and prepare, jointly, a civil code for the use of this territory.
Resolved, That the two juriconsults shall make the civil law by which this territory is now governed, the ground work of said code.
Resolved, That both houses shall appoint separately a committee to consist of four members of the House of Representatives, and of two members of the legislative council.
That said committee shall be bound to meet, whenever requested so to do by the juriconsults, in order to examine and to discuss such parts of the new code as may be completed.
That the place of this meeting and the mode of its convention shall be fixed on by the committee, and by them communicated to the juriconsults.
Resolved, That the two juriconsults shall be present at the meetings of the committee, and shall have a right to debate.
Resolved, That whenever the opinion of the committee, after the discussion of any article of the new code, shall be in opposition with the opinion of the two juriconsults, this opinion of the committee shall be put down in writing, & submitted to the legislature, when the legislature shall take up the discussion of the said code.
Resolved, That no compensation shall be allowed to the members of the committee, and the indemnity justly due to the juriconsults shall be determined by the legislature at their next session.
Resolved, That when the new code shall be adopted by the legislature, the two juriconsults entrusted with the reduction of said code, shall receive for five years out of the treasury of the territory the sum of eight hundred dollars each, every year.
Resolved, That in consideration of said sum, and during all the time the said sum shall be to be paid, it shall be the duty of the two juriconsults to attend as much as possible the superior and inferior courts in the city of New Orleans, in order there to take notice of any imperfections in the new code, owing either to the ambiguity of expressions, or omissions and contradictions, &c. and it shall be the duty of the said juriconsults to submit faithfully their observations thereon to the legislature; and to submit to their observations, the additions, corrections and amendments which they may deem necessary, in order to enable the legislature to make this new code as perfect as possible.
Resolved, That the said committee be hereby duly empowered to make such appropriations as may be deemed necessary, for the expenses incurred by the copies, translations, and the like, which may arise from the formation of the civil code, and to issue warrants for that purpose on the treasury of this territory.
NORFOLK, Sept. 18. In a part of the last edition of our paper, we gave a hasty account of the destruction of the French line of battle ship L'Impetueux, of 74 guns, commanded by Monsieur Leveque Belais, member of the Legion of Honour. Since then we have conversed with some of the officers of the French ship, who say, that in a violent gale on the 19th August, in lat. 26, she was totally dismasted, her rudder broke, water casks stove, and all the powder wet and destroyed; they were obliged to throw all their guns overboard, except the lower tier, to keep her afloat. After being in this deplorable state for twenty-three days, short of provisions, and not a drop of fresh water, early on Sunday morning last, they descried two British men of war, a frigate and an armed brig, being then about twelve miles off shore to the southward of Cape Henry; that sooner than be taken at sea they immediately made for the shore, on which they ran the ship before the British got within shot, having with their colors a signal of distress also hoisted.—They state that the frigate commenced firing upon them when they were aground and within a mile of the land, and continued the fire until the colors and flags were lowered—during this time the two line of battle ships were at anchor within long-shot—that the crew of the first boat which came on board from the frigate behaved with much civility, but when the marines came they conducted themselves with rudeness.—That the captain of the French ship expostulated with them, stating that they were on neutral ground, but to no effect, for after taking out what of the crew that did not jump overboard, they set fire to her and effectually destroyed her. The L'Impetueux had near 700 men; those taken on board the frigate have been sent up from Hampton Roads, and are now comfortably lodged in the Hospital at Perry Point.
The L'Impetueux was one of Willoughby's squadron, and of which Jerome was second in command in the Veteran, which ship parted from the squadron in the lat. of New-York, 20 or 30 days before the gale, and has never since been heard of—strongly suspected she has foundered. They fell in with the Boudroyant, (the admirals ship,) three days after the gale, totally dismasted, rudder gone, and nearly a wreck—suppose she has got into the Havana. The Gafard and Velereuse frigate belonging to this squadron, are also missing.
Commendation is due to Mr. Myers, who, on hearing of the deplorable situation of the poor fellows who swam on shore, and who were naked, without clothes, and without victuals, immediately sent carriages, with provisions and clothes to meet them.
It is the opinion of many, that the burning of the French ship L'Impetueux by the British, within the jurisdiction of the United States, is an illegal act.—This point we leave to our judges to discuss and settle. Mons. Turreau, no doubt, will soon issue a violent philippic against such proceedings.
Admiral Sir RICHARD STRACHAN, in the Cesar of 84 guns, arrived off the Coast, we understand, on Monday last, having lost her main-luger.
Tuesday about 20 sick French seamen, were landed from the M. Junons, British frigate, and sent to the Marine Hospital. Ib.
PHILADELPHIA, September 16. LE MINISTRE SANS DROIT, OR LE MARQUIS SANS MARQUISAT.
Notwithstanding the incessant efforts made by the character alluded to, by putting himself off the G. zette of U. States, and Philadelphia G. zette, and by the private tricks which he
practises to disseminate reports, intended for the moment, to veil his disgrace, and gratify his malice against the executive of the United States; we are disposed, from various causes, to question his re-appointment. We do not believe it to be the fact—we believe that he is actually in disgrace, at Madrid as well as at Washington, and that he is not likely to visit the former any more than the latter in haste.
That he does not possess the confidence of his court is obvious from a single circumstance. When the late shock of intelligence of a peace arrived, so far as was his understanding, and so utterly unacquainted was he with the diplomatic situation of Europe, that he swallowed this silly news; though there was not an editor of any understanding in the United States, that had not discernment enough to see that it was too marvellous and irreconcilable with the relative circumstances of the powers of Europe, to be believed for an instant.
This ambassador without rights and without respect, had so implicitly believed the news, that he was in treaty to ship himself off—but whether for Spain or South America is not certain. So much for his intelligence, diplomatic and intellectual.
Although he endeavors to have it propagated of doors, that he is re-appointed and confirmed by "the king his master," in opposition to the express desire of our government, we totally discredit the fact. The agents of the United States, would not remain at Madrid if he was not removed, or a promise for his removal given; we have very recently heard of the presence of one of our public agents at Madrid, and of his representations on the affairs pending between the two nations. This occurrence could not take place if Yrujo was any longer considered as the ambassador of Spain; and in fact, we have heard, that his successor is named.—Yrujo may have obtained, at his pressing request, permission, under pretence of family concerns, to remain a short time; but really to wind up certain colonial speculations, and to complete certain plans of emolument and monopoly, for which he has been for many months preparing machinery in this city. But it cannot be true that he is re-appointed, and although he may have gone to Baltimore, to settle a South American account, he will never again present himself at Washington city as a public agent.
It cannot be supposed for a moment, if we reflect upon it, that any court in Europe would so far forget its own interest and the common usage of nations, as to insist on another nation retaining an obnoxious character, and whose dismissal had been requested on the ground of gross misconduct. The court of Spain cannot be indifferent to our relative situation, and knows perfectly well that we cannot be coerced, and that the want of a minister here must be to her disadvantage and not to us.
There can be no doubt, from the malignant character of the man, and his intrigues here, that Yrujo has endeavoured to persuade the minister of the "king his master," that all his tricks here were played off to serve him; and that the ministers of the court of Spain should believe such things, when there was no means of contradicting them, is not at all improbable; but then the question did not depend on his merit or demerit in the service of "the king his master," but whether he could be forced upon us as a minister with decency, or even with effect. The dispatch which solicited his removal was too explicit to admit of any doubt of the determinations of our executive, and if anything were wanting, the handsome manner in which his presence at Washington was dispensed with, put the matter out of question for ever.
Indeed, after being dishonoured as he has been, and exposed as his intrigues have been, it is very perceptible that Castilian pride is very much fallen, or that it is to be found only at the "Castle in Spain"—for if it was in his veins, the honor of the genuine Spaniard would have retired from the theatre of its shame long ago.
We repeat it—whatever may be the intentions of Spain, or her designs on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, be her intents "wicked or charitable"—her ministers have not been such romancers, as to re-appoint an ambassador who had rather created differences than healed those which exist—and who has excited, rather than soothed, angry passions and resentments. Aurora.
BALTIMORE, September 18. The Marquis Yrujo yesterday took passage on board the French packet for Philadelphia. The circumlocution of his not proceeding to the seat of government, and the observations copied from the Aurora, seem to declare that the tenor of the late paragraph was incorrect, which clothed him with new powers, calculated to offer insult to our government. Amer.
The Enquirer. RICHMOND, 23rd SEPTEMBER.
EUROPEAN NEWS.—The Rolla from London has brought our European advices, days from the 2nd of August. Within a few days from that period, the great question of pacification between England and France must have been decided.
By far the most important intelligence, is the formation of a separate peace between Russia and France. Such an arrangement was the obvious policy and aim of Bonaparte. It was far better, to negotiate with them separately than together; but to detach Russia from England required fewer concessions than to detach England from Russia. England will therefore be compelled to prosecute the war without a single resource on the continent, or to conclude a peace on more unfavourable terms.
If the English cabinet has hitherto waved a separate pacification with Bonaparte, under the hope of receiving the co-operation of Russia, the peace between Russia and France will now be a strong inducement for them to conclude a treaty for themselves. By way of engaging Russia in a similar resolution, Mr. Fox peremptorily declared, that England would not negotiate separately from her ally, and upon this unsupported expectation, he may have refused such terms from the French cabinet as it is now his interest to accept. Should Bonaparte then persist in holding out the same terms to England, the probability is, that the defection of Russia will facilitate the adjustment of a peace. The case, however, will be materially altered, should the June cause, which deffects the tone of England, increase the requisitions of Bonaparte. But this change may be expected to take place, unless Bonaparte has formed such designs upon the east of Europe, as may counterbalance all the advantages to be derived from prosecuting the war with England.
One important question still rests in obscurity; what are the terms of peace between Russia and France? On this subject the London papers of the 2d of August were uninformed. The Paris Argus merely intimates in vague terms, that its "results will be more favoura-
ble to all Europe than those of Luneville or Amiens." It concludes by asserting that at the period of these celebrated treaties "France had not yet received, either in her government or in her relations with other states, either that stability or dignity which she has assumed among nations; but now the basis of the political organisation of Europe are laid in such a manner as to afford reason to believe that its tranquillity cannot be disturbed hereafter."
"One of these conditions is doubtless, that the emperor of Russia is to acknowledge Bonaparte, Emperor of France."
The other articles are mere matters of speculation. May we not venture, however, to predict that it is in spirit, but a treaty of partition and plunder; and the contracting parties to be France, Russia and Austria; and the Turkish empire, to be the booty for distribution?
There is a rumour, that the Germanic empire is about to be divided; the western parts to be separated from the emperor, and erected into a new confederation, whose capital is to be at Frankfort.
The emperor is not understood to have protested against this separation of his empire. What way is likely therefore to overcome his scruples, as to grant him an indemnity in Turkey? to extend his boundaries on the east as much as they are circumscribed on the west?
Such an arrangement would doubly increase the "stability and dignity" of France. By erecting a new empire, under her special control, on the borders of the Rhine, she would throw up a new barrier against the power, the formidable coalitions, and the unexpected inroads of Austria. By driving Austria into Turkey, she would throw up a second barrier between the irruptions of the Russian hordes & the west of Europe. Poland was that barrier, before she was blotted from the map of Europe. Turkey is too weak to constitute that barrier. What expedient then so obvious, as to extend the Austrian jurisdiction into Turkey; and thus to plant on the very borders of Russia an antagonistic muscle, ever ready to resist her continually growing rapacity?
Other partitions may be embraced by the treaty with Russia; Egypt, and the Morea to be transferred to France, the Turkish provinces to the north of the Danube, and on the borders of the Caspian, to Russia.
The negotiation between England and France, had not yet drawn to a close. Lord Lauderdale, had left Deal on the 3d. of August on his way to Paris, and the English cabinet was determined on decisive measures.
What was to be the new constitution of Germany, was not yet decided. It was the prevailing opinion that the empire was to be divided into two portions. The western was to be a federation of states formed between the Arch-chancellor, Bavaria, Wirttemberg, Baden, Hesse Cassel and Darmstadt. Its subordination to France, was sufficiently obvious from its regulations. It was to be placed under the immediate protection of Bonaparte, and his uncle Cardinal Fesch was to preside over the assemblies of the federative states to be assembled in Frankfort.
What these arrangements are, may be expected to be announced at the grand fete of Paris, which is to take place at the latter end of Sept. That will be rather a session of business than of pleasure. Under the pretext of celebrating the military feats of France, it will exhibit the new political arrangements of Europe.—This will be the moment for displaying the designs of Bonaparte in all their grandeur.
Destruction of the L'Impetueux.—Is there a people in the universe who seem less acquainted with the laws of nations, or less disposed to practise them, than the commanders of British ships of war? Reasoning therefore from their usual and insolent irregularities, we should not hesitate a single moment in the opinion, that the case of the L'Impetueux, is but an additional instance of abuse and encroachment. The men who could lay in wait for vessels within our own waters; the men who could murder one of our countrymen under the very protection of our limits; would not shrink from the act of burning an enemy's vessel within our sacred jurisdiction.
The Norfolk Herald, which details the statement of the French officers themselves, confirms this conclusion. It places the French frigate "within a mile of the land." Now, whatever ambiguity there may be respecting the terms shores or coasts, there can be none as to the sword here employed. The word land can neither by logical refinement or by common use, be converted into a shoal of sand. It can mean nothing more or less than the coast of an island or of the main land.
Admitting this supposition therefore, it would require even the pliant genius of a Sir W. Scott to justify this insolent encroachment of his countrymen. If the Melampus did fire upon the crew of the L'Impetueux and afterwards burn her, within one or within three miles of the land, there is not a principle held sacred among civilized nations, which can excuse their irregularity. The jurisdiction of every nation extends beyond its immediate coast. Some writers have extended it as far as 30 leagues; the coldest advocates of neutrality have fixed it within the distance of a cannon shot, or within a marine league. Vattel for instance, declares in book 1. ch. 3.
"A nation may appropriate things, where the free and common use of them would be prejudicial or dangerous. This is a second reason for which powers extend their dominion over the sea along their coast, as far as they are able to protect their right. It concerns their safety and the welfare of the state, that the whole world be not permitted to come so near their possession, especially with men of war; as to hinder the approach of trading nations, and to disturb navigation. During the war of Spain with the United Provinces, James I. King of England caused to be drawn along his coast the limits within which he declared that he would not suffer any of the powers at war to pursue their enemies, nor even their armed vessels to stop and observe the ships that should enter or sail out of the ports. These parts of the sea thus subject to a state, are comprehended in its territory; no one can navigate them in spite of that nation.—These parts of the sea are within the jurisdiction or the territory of the nation; the sovereign commands there, he makes laws, and may punish those who violate them; in a word, he has the same rights there as at land, and in general all those given him by the law of the state."
The Melampus had in fact the same right, to burn the L'Impetueux within the Chesapeake and even in the Port of Norfolk, as within a mile of the North-Carolina shore.
The commander of the Melampus cannot plead an ignorance of this law. He cannot plead, that he knew not whether he had penetrated within this jurisdictional limit; when he was one mile only from the land. To what then, but to an open contempt for our rights must this illegal act be attributed?
By such conduct, therefore, he has violated our most sacred and acknowledged rights. He has subjected himself to the punishment of being forever excluded from our ports by a proclamation from the president.
Sept. 12. (cont.)
He has subjected his government to the unnecessary expense of paying for all the losses sustained by the burning of L'Impetueux. But this goes entirely upon the supposition that the L'Impetueux was really stationed within a mile of the land. Respecting this fact, there must still be considerable doubts.
The French officers may have confounded a bar of sand with the land itself.
LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber wishes to sell three different tracts of LAND, in Hanover County, the one whereon he now lives, containing about 450 acres on Crump's Creek, about four miles above Hanover Town, formerly known by the name of the Glebe, being the former residence of Parton Henry. On this tract is a large Brick Dwelling-house two stories high, with four rooms on each floor, and at a small expense, might be made a handsome situation, for a genteel family. Another tract on the same creek, about one mile from the former tract, containing about 700 acres, in good order for farming, and at a small expense, about 30 or 40 acres of excellent meadow land might be reclaimed. The other tract contains about 300 acres, about two-thirds of which is in woods, and no part has been in cultivation for some time, lies in about thirteen or fourteen miles of Richmond, nearly adjoining the road leading from that place to Hanover Town. For all or either of the above tracts of Land, I should wish to receive one third of the money in hand, and the balance in two annual instalments. A good bargain may be had, especially in the two last mentioned tracts. LANEY JONES. oaw 4w. September 23.
It is well-known, that these shoals nearly cover the whole coasts of N. Carolina; that they form the only, but an immense impediment to her navigation; that some of them stretch several miles into the ocean, and that they are to be met with on the Currituck Inlet, where the L'Impetueux was foundered, as well as to the south. The point therefore still remains open for investigation, whether the L'Impetueux was run on one of these shoals, within a mile of the land itself, or within a mile of a bar of sand, rising out of the water and mistaken for land. If it was within three miles of the land, the consequences are such as we have already developed.
But if it be only the last, it will not be considered as a violation of our jurisdictional rights.
The case of the L'Africaine decided before the district court of S. Carolina is the strongest precedent in point. On that trial, Judge Bee observed that "in a maritime point of view, the term coasts might include all the shoals to a certain distance, but that this construction would be too vague for any court to adopt; for as the shoals run along the coast, there would be no fixed rule by which to be governed; it would be impossible to fix a boundary; & the different courts of the United States would be obliged to apply various distances to the terms of the act of congress. Much uncertainty and confusion, would result from such an interpretation; the distance would vary with every shoal."
A MAXIM, never to be forgotten. It is far easier to lose a good reputation, than it is to gain one; but to regain a lost reputation, is the most difficult of all things.
The report of the Chevalier d'Yrujo's having been re-appointed minister is now contradicted. The Marquis himself is said to have been the fabricator of this ridiculous fiction.
But whence this anxiety, to figure in the American newspapers? Does he expect by such tricks to represent himself in the eyes of his court, as a man of great consequence in this country? The noble Marquis should recollect, that a man may be much talked about, and yet very little said to his honour. Like the condemned criminal borne aloft on the gallows, his crease may be visible to many eyes, but it is with the badges of shame about him.—It is indeed but a "bad eminence" to which the noble Marquis has ascended in this country.
The AURORA has acquired considerable weight in this country from the services, which it has rendered to the republican cause. Never has its opinion been withheld on any important question; & never has it been received without respect.—Why then has it been so long silent on the interesting transactions of the last congress? Why has not the enlightened editor of that paper explicitly delivered his own opinions, respecting the conduct of the republican minority, and of the administration?
We seize upon this opportunity of conveying to him the anxious expectations of his friends; when we propose to answer an interrogatory, which is frequently put to us. Has the Aurora abandoned the present administration? We have already re-published the Editor's criticisms upon the Post-Master-General accompanied by Loomis's certificate.
But the following extract from his paper seems to comprise the best answer that can be made to the preceding enquiry. No man, who examines this summary creed, can possibly believe that the Aurora has abandoned Mr. Jefferson. But it is certainly not equally explicit as to the heads of departments:
"When the administration is attacked, the Aurora attacks the administration—they are either malignantly deceitful or grossly mistaken. The Aurora has not altered its opinion of THOMAS JEFFERSON."
"The Aurora has altered its opinion for several years of certain members of what is called sometimes the administration, and with equal absurdity the cabinet."
"But the Aurora does not attribute infallibility to the president."
"Neither does it believe any of the heads of departments to be infallible."
"And moreover, what the president & heads of departments are not individually, we do not think they are collectively—nay, more, we still believe that the acts of the one or the other with regard to the public are fair objects of political investigation and discussion."
"Against administrative (or cabinet if it is the fashion) infallibility—we most resolutely protest."
"On the right to examine the acts of the government, or of any one or more individuals entrusted with public authority—we positively insist."
"If the acts of the persons on whom we animadvert are misrepresented or mistaken by us, we are open to conviction; and ready thereupon, to recant and correct our errors."
Just Received, and for sale at the Enquirer Book-Store:—EPISTLES, ODES, and other POEMS—By Thomas Moore, Esq.
ELLIS & ALLAN INFORM their friends, that they have received a parcel of their FALL GOODS, per the ships Hercules from Liverpool, and Defiance from London—CONSISTING OF,
Rose Blankets from 6-4 to 12-4, Duffel Blankets, Flannels, Coatings, and Cottons, London best Superfine Cloths, Spanish wool, Koseymer's and patent silk Hats, Gentlemen's heavier and patent silk Hats, Ladies fashionable Beaver Buff trimmed, Molletons and Silk Quiltings, Molletons, Swanstowns and Velveteens, for Vests, Chambery Silks and Muslins, new patterns, Ladies cotton, silk and wool Hosiery, Gentlemen's cotton, silk and Angola do. fine wool frocks and drawers, Ladies Spanish Morocco Boots and Isp Shoes, elegant Muffs and Tips, Fox Bruffs and Chianery Tips, Bruffel and Kidderminster Carpeting, Great Coats, Umbrellas, Gloves, Demitasses & Muslins, Calicoes and Cambricks, Salt in Jacks, &c. &c. &c. The Balance of their Goods, per the Laura, are expected daily, and which will be sold on very moderate terms. Sept. 23. 15lb N.
DOCTOR WILSON HAS just received at his shop, opposite the stores of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, and Mr. Neil McCall, a general assortment of MEDICINES. He offers them for sale, on lower terms than they can be procured at any other house in Richmond. He has on hand, a variety of Paints, Varnishes and Oils. Also, Spirits of Turpentine, and Turpentine Varnish by the barrel, at unusually low prices. Sept. 12. (cont.)
Mr. WILLIAM JORDAN, SIR,
YOU will observe, that I shall apply to Creed Taylor, Esq. Judge of the Richmond Chancery District Court, for an injunction to stay further proceedings on the different judgments obtained by you against me in Amherst Court.—This application will be made on the 29th day of December next, ensuing. Yours, &c. JAMES A. PATTERSON. Manchester, September 19. 34.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Lynchburg, on the 22nd of August last; a negro man by the name of JOHN, he is about 22 years of age, upwards of six feet high, of a yellow complexion, remarkable strong and alive, a scar on his jaw occasioned by the tooth ache, very large feet; he had on when he went away, a pair of velvet pantaloons, a white linen shirt, a pair of strong shoes, a blue vest, and a pair of red morocco suspenders. This fellow was formerly the property of Carter Littlepage, and sold by him to Mr. Eliza Perkins, of Bedford County, where he was raised near King William Court-House, where I expect he will endeavour to go, but I think it very probable he is in Williamsburg as his father belongs to a Mr. Benjamin Waller of that place.
This fellow, John, was accompanied away by a white man, of a dark complexion, about thirty years old, he has a down look, a native of England, about five feet high, calls his name John Goole, which I am informed is imprinted in his arms with ink, in letters fully together, with some other marks; they were seen together at Buckingham Court-House. It is expected that this man will endeavour to convey this fellow off, sell him, or give him a pass. The above reward will be paid with all expenses for the delivery of said fellow. All masters of vessels, and others, are forewarned from purchasing the said fellow from the said John Goole, harbouring him, or carrying him out of this state. BENJAMIN PERKINS. Lynchburg, September 23. 5w.
Mr. ZACHARIAS TALIAFERRO, SIR,
PLEASE to take notice, that I shall, on the 10th day of November next, at the Tavern of Archibald Branch, at Buckingham Court-House; and on the 25th day of November next, at the Tavern of David Fryal, in the Town of Warminter, Amherst County, Virginia—proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons, to be used as evidence in a suit now depending and undetermined in the Superior Court in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, wherein you are plaintiff, and myself and others, are defendants. WILLIS WILLS. September 19. 4w.
WILLIAMSBURG RACES.
ON Tuesday, the twenty-eighth of October next, will be run for over the Williamsburg Course, a sweep stake purse, for three year old colts, two mile heats, entrance 50 dollars; closed.
Wednesday—the Jockey Club purse of four hundred dollars, four mile heats.
Thursday—the proprietor's purse of two hundred dollars, two mile heats, entrance twenty dollars.
Friday—a sweepstake for mules; mile heats, the best three in five, entrance ten dollars.
Saturday—an elegant saddle, bridle, whip and spurs; mile heats, entrance ten dollars.
By order of the Club. ROBERT ANDERSON, Sec'y & Treasurer. August 28. (ep 11th N.)
FOR SALE OR RENT,
MY HOUSE and LOT in the Town of Columbia, the House is very large, quite new and entirely finished—application must be made to J. WILLS. N. B. Possession will be given in November next. Catana, Fluvanna, September 23. oaw 3w.
HANOVER JOCKEY CLUB.
THE Hanover Jockey Club having been organized, the races will commence at this place, on the 2nd. Wednesday in October next.
1st. Day—3 mile heats, free for any horse, mare, or gelding.
2nd. Day—2 mile heats, confined to untried colts, not exceeding 4 years of age.
The regulations with respect to weights, &c. are adopted from those of the Fairfield Jockey Club.
A general meeting of the Club, is requested on the day preceding the first day's race. SKELTON JONES, Secretary to the Club. (240.)
Hanover C. H. August 12.
N. B. The day fixed upon as the commencement of the Races at Hanover Court-House, interfering with the Fairfield Races, those at the Court-House, will not take place until the 3rd Wednesday in October next.
A General meeting of the Club is requested at next Hanover Court, instead of the day above advertised.
ADVERTISEMENT.
CAME to my plantation in the upper end of King William, about the middle of July, a dark brown gelding Mule, supposed to be two years old last spring, without mark or brand that can be perceived, about four feet high—appraised to forty dollars, he had on a yoke and a leather collar. The owner is requested to take him away and pay the expence of advertising and polling. CHARLES C. PAGE. September 23. oaw 3w.
NOTICE.
To the creditors of Daniel and Wm. Guerrant. THAT the Trustees of said D. and W. Guerrant, will on Friday the 3rd day of October next, meet at the house formerly occupied by them as a store in this place, in order to make a second dividend of MONEY (to subscribing creditors,) collected under fair trust.
The non-subscribing creditors are particularly requested to attend on that day.
By order of the Trustees, Wm. GUERRANT.
N. B. A few dry Goods will be offered at sale on the day and at the place above mentioned, belonging to the late concern of D. and W. Guerrant. New-Canton, September 19.

Disclam.
MELANCHOLY CASE OF SHIPWRECK.
"The late gale (says the New-York Spectator) which appears to have been very extensive and unusually severe on our coast, extended but a small distance from the land. We are informed, that, fifty miles from the Sea, there was little wind or rain; and that, at the distance of eighty miles, the weather was fair and calm."
"The progression of North East storms from South West to North East has often been noticed in public journals, and in philosophical publications. The late gale which produced so many melancholy disasters, began, as appears from the account of the loss of the Baltimore packet, in lat. 33° on Friday--whereas it did not commence in New-York and New-England till Saturday night, and was not severe until Sunday morning."
There is another curious circumstance , that deserves to be recorded. It is stated in Mr. Webster's History of Pestilence, that "the years when comets approach, or volcanoes discharge fire, are, beyond comparison, the most tempestuous."
Now it is a fact, "that, a few months since, a Comet was noticed by the Astronomers of England; and, that a very extraordinary eruption of Mount Vésuvius occurred during the month of June."
Whether Mr. Webster's speculations be more fanciful or ingenious, is not now the question to be decided. But we may be permitted to observe that the proximate cause of this tempest is only to be derived from the detailed knowledge of its history. Let the first object therefore be, to ascertain the facts ; and for this purpose let some industrious philosopher compare the different accounts, which can be collected, of its origin and progress.
Let him ascertain as far as he is able: Its different courses; Its degrees of violence; The successive times of rising and ceasing-- in different latitudes: And of course, the point where it commenced, and the velocity with which it travelled.
One fact seems to have been ascertained on this subject by the indefatigable Franklin; that currents of wind always begin from the point where they blow, & require a certain time to reach the different places, to which they tend. Vide Franklin's Works.
But it is not now our province to collect materials for the understanding, but to address the heart. We need not collect into one heap, all the scattered ruins of the gale; treasures sunk into the sea; of founder vessels, and of life buried beneath the deep. We need not such a Golgotha of ruins to startle the imagination, when there exist such scenes of individual woe as Capt. Gere's articles have portrayed. Scarcely do the productions of romance contain a more distressed tale of protracted misery. Poor Maria! the pathos of thy fate must melt every bosom. The manner of thy death was too much like that of the unfortunate Virginia, not to strike every reader who has wept over the affecting tale of St. Pierre.
FROM THE CHARLESTON TIMES.
An account of the voyage of the fbr. LITTLE PATTY, GREENMAN GERE, master, with a melancholy relation of her foundering in the Gulph, and the sufferings of her unfortunate crew:
Left Charleston bar, bound to St. Mary's, the 26th of July--On the 27th, being headed by the wind off Tybee, put into Cockspur for a harbor: lay there until the 7th of August, wind favoring, put to sea; at 11 o'clock same evening was overtaken by a severe squall from the north, which carried away the top and fore-sails--afterwards, the wind being variable, endeavored to proceed under the remaining sails, until Tuesday, the 12th; the winds heading, and finding ourselves unable to beat to the South, and the Schooner taking in more water than usual, called a general council, and thought it advisable to put back to Savannah--got into harbor same evening; next day, the 14th, got the vessel up to town; workmen were immediately employed to overhaul and repair her--After being pronounced sea-worthy, put to sea again Monday, the 18th, wind fair but light; proceeded on until the 21st, 3 o'clock our port full in view, considered our voyage nearly at its close--While indulging these pleasing ideas, the wind sprang up from N.W. and blew hard; we endeavored to hold our own by beating on and off, in hopes soon to experience a favorable change; wind still increasing, and by 12 at night might well be termed a gale; our vessel laboring hard, sprung a leak; in order to save her, at 2 A. M. bore away before the wind; passengers and crew indefatigably employed at the pumps and bailing, the leak overbalancing our efforts--In order to lighten her, cut away both masts by the board, dropped over our anchors and cables, throwing away the camboose and every other heavy article that could be come at; continued every possible effort to free her, until about 1 P.M. when finding the water more than five feet in the hold, and all hands exhausted, gave her up. We then indulged hopes that although the most ill, the would not sink, having but few heavy articles of cargo--Under this impression, we prepared provisions, water, clothes, and bedding on the quarter-deck; also quadrants, compasses, books, charts, &c. that would be likely to aid us, or render our situation comfortable, lashing many of the articles safe, as we expected at best to be severely washed by the sea; had the precaution to prepare the boat in the best possible manner, as a last though doubtful resource; the gale severe and the sea-tremendous, being then about the middle of the Gulph. About 4 o'clock came on the horrid hour; a most distressing and terrific moment! Death seemed to have extended his all-devouring jaws, ready to enclose us in eternal night! Our ship, soon faster than we expected, had filled and was sinking; the shrieks of females, the confusion and danger of all, with the violence of the sea that were continually breaking over us, presented, perhaps, the most solemn and distressing scene ever beheld by mortals. One man had been stationed in the boat and was continually employed in bailing, to keep her above water; when the Schooner filled, two old ladies, nearly 80 years of age, slipped their holds, and were by every sea dashed about the decks; one, however, soon went overboard, but was so fortunate as to be drove directly against the painter of the boat, on which she firmly seized, and was drawn in by some of the seamen--About the same time a young lady, Miss Maria Osborn, was by a violent surge dashed overboard--Mr. Currice, a passenger, beheld her at the moment, seized a rope's end, sprang forward, caught her by the gown and restored her again to the deck, advising her to grasp the quarter-rail until he could procure a rope--While in the act of getting a lanyard, another more enraged billow swept across the deck, carrying with it the bimacule, which struck violently against him, knocked him from off his feet, and in its destructive progress swept three persons overboard. Mrs. Gere, the wife of the captain, her son, and the unfortunate Maria; Mrs. Gere, though overboard, lost not her hold, and soon recovered; her little son held firm to her clothes. Every possible exertion was made to regain the fair Maria; but, alas! was made in vain; the was cast, the decisive moment nigh; for awhile she buoyed the foaming sea with great resolution, clinging her hands towards her former deliverer, and looks soliciting assistance; but his exertions
were all baffled, and proved ineffectual; attempts all failed; no earthly power could save her. She, at length, finding all efforts for her recovery unavailing, and herself drifting fast to leeward, as if resigned to fate, extended her arms to Heaven, and seemed to smile even in death. All the others, seventeen in number, with much difficulty succeeded in getting into the boat; took in two small dogs and a cat, that came whining along side. Lost all our oars but one, which fortunately served to keep the boat direct before the sea, being destitute of a rudder. The names of the persons thus escaped, were--Mrs. PARRIS, of St. Mary's; Mrs. DUNHAM, of Charleston; Mrs. GERE, wife of the captain; and Miss ELIZABETH BLOOM, of St. Mary's; captain GERE and Son; captain JOHN CLARK, of Comedieut, who served as mate; AMOS Arnold and DAN. SMITH, both of the above place; HANCE PATTERSON, a Dane; and JOHN CURTICE, of N. York, a passenger; and six blacks--all stowed away in a small boat, with strict orders not to move, except the helmsman and bailers--had two buckets, which were in almost continual use, the sea breaking violently over us. In this manner we rode out the storm, during a tedious night--at day-light the winds abated, the sea growing more moderate. Having taken little or no nourishment during the gale, and being very much fatigued, needed refreshment: overhauled our stores, found them to consist of one and a half gallon of water, one bottle of gin, one do. wine, and twelve or thirteen pounds of raw pork--this was the whole amount on which we had to subsist. In this deplorable situation, we found ourselves to the eastward of the Gulph, far from any succour from land, and out of the track most frequented by mariners. Saturday, got an easterly wind, which we endeavored to improve, by hoisting a small blanket for a sail, to drift us back towards the American coast. On the 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, the winds were mostly from the eastward. In the afternoon of the 27th of August, saw a distant sail--joy brightened in every countenance--her course for two hours seemed to bring her nearer to us--we hoisted and waved a red and white handkerchief, in hopes to attract their attention, and although at the distance of several miles gave repeated shouts in hopes they might possibly hear--but, to our inexpressible grief and disappointment neither saw nor heard us--as her course took her from us, we gradually lost sight of our hoped for relief. At evening the winds grew high, during the night had rain--caught some water by means of our blanket, handkerchiefs, &c. though rendered very brackish by the salt spray, answered us a very valuable purpose. At 2 o'clock, 28th, wind changed, blew up a tremendous swell and cross sea--it was with the greatest difficulty we kept above water. With strict management at the helm, constant bailing, and the blessing of Providence, we weathered the storm, which abated about 10 o'clock, P. M.--In the evening moderate, moon shone, wind favoring, we again steered westward--While recrossing the gulf had several severe squalls, in some of which we were enabled to catch some water, though not sufficient to allay our thirst, afforded us a very necessary relief. On 20th weather extremely warm, no shelter from the scorching rays; no room to stretch our weary limbs: heat, abstinence, and fatigue, began to overpower our debilitated frames! now parched with the piercing beams of the sun, next wet with salt spray, and chilled with cold night air, no water. The 30th, calm, towards the middle of the day extremely warm, no water to cool even our parched lips, some of our crew fainting. At 2 o'clock, P. M. saw a sail--all efforts to get to her in vain--and those that were sick grew more discouraged--and those who wished to keep up their own and comrades' spirits, had no recourse but to call their attention to the wonderful escapes they had already experienced, and the favours and all sufficiency of that Providence, already so abundantly manifested--and to excite them to remember they were in the hands of that God, who disposed of all things rightly, and was incapable of error. Sunday, nothing remarkable, wind at east. Monday morning, at 1 o'clock, being 1st Sept. Mr. JOHN CLARK yielded up this life, while his head was supported and eyes closed by Mr. CURTICE--the unhappy crew viewing this ghastly spectacle as an example which, without Providential relief, they must all soon follow. Next morning calm, kept the corral till 12 o'clock, the wind increasing and the weather threatening, we then confined him to his watery home--while in the act of burying him, a little negro girl expired--at 2 o'clock, P. M. we cast her into the sea. At 4 o'clock, had a shower, caught some water; after the shower the wind increased, the sea grew rough, and by sunset, might be termed a boisterous gale; all hands fanned, without liberty to move, except those selected for the helm and buckets--the prohibition was almost unnecessary, as several of the crew were unable to rise--the storm increased to an alarming degree, fully equal to any we had before experienced--the night was dark as death, no glimmering of light, but what was reflected by the fierce breaking of the fiery billows--our little bark in a most miraculous manner kept above the surface, now mounting in an almost perpendicular direction, high in air--now plunging headlong down almost to earth--the sea surging over our heads, frequently half filling our boat at a single dash, hands all exhausted, and were it not the last effort for preserving life--could not have performed their duties. Thus passed on this dread, gloomy time, until about 3 o'clock, A. M. at which time the bright ensigns of the night hurt forth her radiance, dispelling the sable curtain, by which she had been so deeply enshrouded, shooting forth her rays in mild lustre, the wind fell abating--about 14 minutes after we were thus illuminated, as if the all protecting hand of omnipotence had predetermined it as a singular instance whereby to manifest his power, just at the expiration of all earthly hope, extended his saving arm--in this case, the rays broke suddenly forth, and immediately appeared a full in view, close at hand--welcome sight! when we saw both mounted on the seas could distinguish her to be a brig, bearing towards us. Never had we seen a light so hopeful, or even so needful--The brig was lying too, not far to leeward--we soon drifted down within hail--at the fourth hail, was answered by her crew--joyful found! it was then our hearts bounded with grateful joy! then was manifeft the outstretched hand of God! Even those who lay helpless in the boat, exerted their weak lungs in joyful exclamations. The brig's men were attentive to our safety--we dropped under her stern, and after several attempts, with considerable difficulty caught a tow-rope, with which we were carefully hauled along side--and, notwithstanding the extreme roughness of the sea, and the deep rolling of the brig, were soon conveyed safely on board, except an unlucky blow which Miss BLOOM received from an oar in the hands of a seamen, while endeavoring to bear off the boat to prevent her staying against the brig. This fortunate circumstance took place between 4 and 5 o'clock on Tuesday morning, 2d September--found the brig to be the POLLY, Captain S. HUSEALE. To Capt. HUSEALE's humanity and kind attention, we are very much indebted--nothing that was possible to be done for us, was neglected--cordials, gruels, dry clothes, and every thing that could contribute to our recovery, were immediately prepared--the births were given up to our accommodation in the most cheerful manner. Mr. CHRISTOPHER WOODS, a Charleston pilot, deserves much for his spirited exertions in getting us on board--in doing which, he voluntarily hazarded his own safety. The mate, and the whole ship's crew seemed to vie with each other in rendering us service--to them all we are happy to acknowledge our obligations. But notwithstanding all their kind attentions, and every possible human aid, meagre death continued his destructive progress; at 2 o'clock, P. M. same day, HANCE PATTERSON, a seaman, departed this life, and, at son-set, with all possible decorum, was committed to the waves--at the same time, several others ill. On Wednesday, the 3d, at 1 o'clock, P. M. the old and amiable, but worn-worn matron, Mrs. PARRIS, yielded up her spirit to the God that gave it, leaving earth and transitory things, to inhabit regions permanent in bliss. The situation of her corpse was such, as would not permit its being long preserved--it was, therefore, thought advisable to inter her in a watery tomb--At sunset the solemn ceremony was performed, and her
body consigned to the floods. The remaining part of the crew, it is hoped, are out of danger, and fast recovering their health. Two persons came up to town on Tuesday evening, and the others were all safely landed last evening. Thus we see what man is capable of suffering, and the all-sufficiency of Providence in extending relief in the most perilous situation.
[The pathos of the following parody, from a late London Courier, must strike every bosom.--But he will most enjoy it, who recollects how many an unfortunate Magdalene has fallen a victim not to her own vices, but the vices of man: that their lives even in their best form, are not more marked by corruption than wretchedness! & that such has been the force of these convictions over the humanity of England, that Magdalen hospitals have been founded for their relief and reformation.]
THE CYPRIAN'S PETITION. A PARODY ON THE BEGGAR'S PETITION.
With aching heart your pity, Sir, I crave, My wants compel me thus to pray relief-- Soon shall I friendless seek the silent grave-- That grave where ends both misery and grief.  These clothes my flate to paupers by proclaim-- These haggard looks in unison appear-- And of the finger of reproach and blame, Draws from my eye the unavailing tear.  Yon mansion, which o'erlooks this shaded vale, Lured me to pray relief in accents mild; For Lord the owner was of all the dale, And fortune hail'd him as her favor'd child.  Scarcely my lips the piteous tale began, Scarce had I dar'd his bounty to implore, When lo! the vision of this cruel man, With sternness bade me quit his master's door.  Oh! pray your Charity to me impart, For the keen blast affails my weaken'd frame; Console 'ere 'tis too late, this breaking heart, Which soon will leave of ANNA, but the name.  Should I repeat the sad fofestive tale, That HENRY urg'd to mar my future rest; To help a poor forlorn you could not fail, If mercy boars a feat within your breast.  'Twas HENRY made me prostitution's prey; He did in friendship's mask my heart subdue 'Twas he--ungrateful man! who paved the way To future scenes, which honor frinks to view.  How shall I paint those joys which now are past, Or how my murder'd Parents love relate? 'Till HENRY came, my virtuous mind to blast-- 'Till HENRY made me feel their direst hate!  My tender Mother, who with fond delight, View'd me in life's decline her pleasing care; Soon clos'd her aged eyes in endless night, And breath'd for my reclaim the fervent prayer.  My father, too, bereav'd of Wife and Child, A prey to raging torment soon became: By madness seized--by frenzy driven wild-- In latest breath, curs'd his poor ANNA's name!  In humblest tones your pity then I crave, My wants compel me thus to pray relief; Soon shall I friendless seek the silent grave, And there forget my misery and grief. C. F.
SOLOMON AND SHEBA. (From curiosities of Literature.)
I recoll'd a pretty story, which, in the Talmud or Gemara, some Rabbins have attributed to Solomon. At the foot of the throne stood the Queen of Sheba; one in each hand she held a wreath of flowers; the one composed of natural, the other of artificial flowers. Art in the labour of the mimic wreath, had exquisitely emulated the lively hues, and the variegated beauties of Nature; so that, at the distance it was held by the queen for the inspection of the king, it was deemed impossible for him to decide, as her question imported, which was the natural, and which the artificial. The sagacious Solomon seemed poised; yet, to be vanquished, though in a triad, by a trifling woman irritated his pride. The son of David--he who had written treatises on the vegetable productions, "from the cedar to the hyssop," to acknowledge himself outwitted by a woman, with threads of paper and glazed paintings! The honour of the monarch's reputation for divine sagacity seemed diminished, and the whole Jewish court looked solemn and melancholy. At length an expedient presented itself to the king; and, it must be confessed, worthy the Natural philosopher. Observing a cluster of bees hovering around a window, he commanded that it should be opened. It was opened: the bees rushed into the court, and lighted immediately on one of the wreaths, while not a single one fixed on the other. The decision was not then difficult: the learned Rabbins shook their heads in rapture--and the baffled Sheba had one more reason to be astonished at the wisdom of Solomon.  This would make a pretty poetical tale, it would yield an elegant description, and a pleasing moral--that the bee only rells on the natural beauties, and never fixes on the painted flowers. However inimitably the colour may be laid on. This applied to the ladies, would give it pugnacy.
A frolicsome player, who had only to say, in Richard III. "My Lord stand back 'till let the coffin pass," had repeated the line so often to himself, left he should be imperfect, that, when he came to say it, instead of what had been written, he said--"My Lord, stand back, and let the parson cough!"
In the last expedition made by Charles XII. of Sweden, there was great commotion in the army from the bad quality of the bread, and one of the men breaking into the royal presence with a piece in his hand, held it out to the king, and asked him if he thought that bread was fit for soldiers? Charles took it from him and ate it--only saying, "I have eat better, but I could eat worse!" All murmur subsided.
The Count de Gresse being wounded in the knee with a musket ball, the surgeon made many incisions. Losing patience, at last he asked them why they cut and carved so cruelly? "We seek for the ball," said they. "Why the devil did you not speak before?" said the Count; "I have it in my pocket."
THE EFFEMINATE.
While nature Mollis' clay was blending, Uncertain what the thing should end in, Whether a female or a male, A pin dropt in, and turn'd the scale.
FROM THE UTICA (N.Y.) PATRIOT.
AGRICULTURAL.
To Farmers, on the folldg of Smut in Wheat. Having heard frequent complaints among the millers and merchants, that the wheat in their neighborhood is smutty; and also that some of my neighbors, this year's season, are complaining that their crops are nearly ruined by the smut, whilst in my own fields I have not this year or last, found a smutty head, I am led to believe this difference arises solely from my cleaning my seed wheat, whilst they have sowed theirs without this precaution. Not having been bred a farmer, when I commenced this occupation I was led to consult agricultural books, and from reading the experiments made in England, and by our own agricultural society, I was led to try the experiments there detailed for curing the smut in wheat; a dilettante in the grain which greatly injured my crops. My practice now is, and for two years past has been, to wash my seed wheat in clear water and skin off all
the light grain--if it were washed in a strong pick made with salt, I have no doubt it would be still better, as more of the light corn would swim and thereby be separated from that which is heavy and best for feed. After the wheat is washed clean in small parcels, the better to separate all the light grain, it should be soaked about 20 hours in a pretty strong ley of wood ashes, immediately before it is wanted to be sowed, and as sowed it must be mixed with plaster or lime and immediately sowed, or the lime will dry the wheat too much. I presume that dry ashes would answer very well for this purpose, although not so well as plaster, or even lime; but some such substance must be used, or the wet wheat will not be thrown evenly over the ground, but will stick together, and fall from the hand in lumps, and of course render the work very imperfect. Why soaking feed wheat in the ley of ashes should prevent the smut from injuring the succeeding crop I cannot pretend to say; I only know that simply washing smutty wheat in fair water, will not wholly prevent the smut from attaching itself to the next crop--although it will greatly lessen the evil--but since I have in addition to washing my seed wheat in water, steeped it in a pretty strong ley, I have had no smutty wheat, even when sowed on moist new land. I have not, therefore, the least hesitancy in stating, that every farmer may keep his crops quite free from this complaint by the same easy method of preparing his seed.
As this is a subject of much importance to the farmer as well as to all merchants and millers who grind for market, I beg leave to add, that where the feed is not remarkably clean, it should be washed in small parcels of not more than half a bushel, put into a common sized washing tub at once, and repeat it until as much is cleaned in one day as is wanted to sow the next and then steeped in the ley the afternoon and night preceding its being sowed the next morning--the same ley will do a second or third time, yet where the grain is very dirty the fewer times it is used the better. The expense of fresh ley is too trifling to a farmer to merit any consideration. My method of sowing is to take as much wet wheat into the field as I want to sow the same day, and mix plaster with about half a bushel or a bushel at a time, and when that is sowed, mix as much more with the plaster and directly sow it. If the plaster should be put on the grain any considerable time before it is sowed, it will render it too dry and hard, and may prevent its vegetating as soon as it is desirable, should the weather prove dry, but if used as above, the grain will vegetate sooner by a day or two than when sowed dry and without soaking. It will come up with a strong dark colored leaf, &c. and grow much more rapidly than wheat not so prepared. AN ONEIDA FARMER.
WHEREAS that portion of the funds, of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, which belongs to the Country, is inadequate to the payment of the losses by fire, which have actually occurred, and which are exclusively chargeable on the Country funds, whence, has arisen the indispensable necessity of calling for the payment of part of a quota, from the persons who have insured in the country, which requisition ought properly to be limited to those members who had insured prior to the happening of the great fire in Norfolk, on the 24th of February 1804, by which fire the joint-funds of the Society were nearly exhausted.  And whereas common principles of justice obviously require, that the part of a quota to be called for, should place all the members (new and old subscribers) of the country part of the said Society on an equal footing, which can only be done by requiring from those who had insured before the said 24th of February 1804, such part of a quota or quotas, as being added to the amount of the country funds, at the date of the division of the joint funds between the towns & the country would make a sum equal, or nearly equal, to the aggregate of the premiums originally paid, by those who had insured anterior to the 24th of February 1804.  And whereas the Board of Directors of the said Society, have accordingly deemed it necessary and just, in conformity to a statement and estimate prepared & to them submitted by the principal Agent, to demand from each member who had insured a building or buildings in the country, prior to the 24th day of February 1804, part of a quota or quotas, equal to two-thirds of a premium or premiums originally advanced by such member, to be paid on or before the 10th day of December next.  I do now therefore in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the said Board of Directors, hereby make known to all persons whom it may concern, that the said requisition of two thirds of a quota, on each building insured in the country as aforesaid, before the said 24th day of February 1804, to be paid on or before the 10th day of December next, hath been made for the causes aforesaid, by virtue of the authority vested in the President and Directors, by an act of the General Assembly, entitled, "an act for carrying into execution the constitution of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia, lately adopted at a general meeting;" and by the rules and regulations of the said Society. And I do further hereby, in pursuance also of the resolution aforesaid, notify to all persons concerned, That every insurance on which the said two-thirds of a quota shall be payable, under the foregoing requisition, will be forfeited, unless payment thereof, that is, of a sum equal to two-thirds of the premium mentioned in the policy, be made on or before the said 10th day of December next; and such insurance will remain forfeited, until the payment of two-thirds of a quota be withheld and interest thereon, shall afterwards be either voluntarily made, or coerced in the mode prescribed by law.
ALEX: MCRAE, President M. A. S. General Office of Assurance, Richmond, 12th Sept. 1806. law4.v
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY, or conveyed by some person from the subscriber, living in the county of Granville, state of North-Carolina; a young negro fellow named OBA; he is between twenty and five and twenty years of age, has a thin visage, dark complexion and is tolerably well spoken, has a lump on the back part of his neck, a small knot above his wrist on his right hand and the middle finger of his left hand crooked. The said negro had on when he went off a pair of cotton trowlers, round front coat napped with black wool and cotton, wove-plain; took with him two pair of buff cambric breeches, two waist coats one of white, the other of grey cloth, a pair of ribbed woolen stockings and a double breasted grey broad cloth coat.  All persons, particularly masters of vessels, are forewarned from harbouring the said negro. Any person giving intelligence or will secure the negro so that I get him, or will bring him to me, shall receive the above reward of ten dollars with all necessary charges.
September 12. RICHARD WOOD. Im.
TO RENT.
THE TENEMENT, which Mrs. Phebe lately occupied on the street leading by the Governor's, consisting of a large cellar, a room used as a kitchen, a very well liked store, a complying room, a drawing and bed room, and three sleeping and a lumber room in the garret; immediate possession may be had. Enquire of William F. Att. August 29. (if.)
NOTICE.
APPREHENSIONS for the health of his family having disabled the subscriber from abiding permanently at Norfolk, he has removed to the city of Richmond, and fixed his office in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by the Commissioner of Loans. He proposes to practise law in the Federal Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Chancery, in Richmond; and will continue also to practise in the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, and District Court of Suffolk. Wm. WIRT. August 5.
CHARLOTTEVILLE RACES. ON Monday the 12th day of OCTOBER next, will be run for over the Charlotteville course, a seven mile pure for colts two mile heats, eleven colts entered at one hundred dollars each. ALEX. GARRETT. Proprietor of the course. September 16. 1m.
TO SPORTSMEN. Will be sold publicly at the Bowling Green, on the 10th, day of October next (if not privately disposed of before that time) the following Stations: DUZZARD--DARE DEVIL--ARCHDUKE, D ESCAPE, by Precipitate out of a filter of Buzzard's--STORM, by Cormorant out of a Darlington mare.
After which about thirty thorough bred brood Mares, Colts and Fillies. The terms of sale will be made known in a few weeks by JOHN G. WOOLFOLK and JOHN HOOMES, Executors of John Hoome, dec'd. August 1. tf.
FOR SALE. IN virtue of a deed in trust, to me executed, by captain Foulke G. Tibb, for purposes therein mentioned; the whole of the property situated in said trust deed, consisting of a very valuable tract of LAND, several valuable Slaves, Household & Kitchen furniture, and Stock of various kinds.
The Land lays in Elkins county on Rappahannock river, ten miles below Tappahannock; very convenient to the best of fish, oysters and crabs, contains 2334 acres, hays level and well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and small grain. There is on it a dwelling house in good repair, as also other convenient houses for a small family, valuable young orchards of peach and apple of choice fruits, belonging to the above tract; there is as much marsh as will afford hay in the greatest abundance, for one hundred and fifty head of cattle; the land is well watered and remarkably healthy. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 24th day of October next, and the terms fully made known on that day; a part of the purchase money for each article will be required in hand, by CHARLES BROWNE, Trustee. Elkins, August 8. tf.
FOR SALE. A Plantation situated in the county of Chesterfield on both sides of Falling Creek, seven miles from Manchester, adjoining the lands of Col. Matthew Cheatham and Mr. Branch Cheatham, containing 490 acres, 200 of which is cleared and in good order, the balance well timbered and equal to any land on the creek. The Dwelling House & kitchen new, the Dwelling House has three rooms & a passage on the lower floor & three above, the kitchen 20 by 40 feet, with other necessary out-houses, all of which are in good repair, with an excellent peach and apple orchard--two valuable mill sites lying on the above creek. The payments will be one half on making a right to the land, the balance in two annual payments to be secured by deed of trust on the land. The purchaser will be permitted to sow a crop of wheat immediately, and possession given the first day of November next. The land can be shown to any person by application to the subscriber living on the premises, and the price made known. WILLIAM CHEATHAM. September 9. ct2w.9.
BURR MILL STONES, of ALL SIZES; and PLASTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE, AS USUAL, AT WILLIAM DAVIDSON, near the Market. Dec. 4. [epf.]
A BARGAIN. MAY be had in a Chariot, Harness, and pair of excellent horses--Enquire of the Editor. August 5. tf.
TO BE RENTED--The Tenement where I now reside, and possession given in time. J. PENN. April 11. tf.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Hoome, dec'd. of the Bowling Green, are requested to make them known, that provision may be made for a final settlement. And those indebted must make immediate payment to JOHN HOOMES, and JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hoome, dec'd. Jan. 28. tf.
WANTS A SITUATION. A Young man who can give good information of his character, sobriety, and industry; would willingly engage as an assistant in a grocery, or bar-keeper, book-keeper, or superintendent for any gentleman, in a genteel calling. Enquire of the printer. September 5. (if.)
TO BE RENTED. TWO fire proof WAREHOUSES, near the Basin. They will be rented together or separate, and if wished by the tenants will be fitted up for stores. JOHN WICKHAM. August 22. (5w)
TO BE RENTED, THE BRICK TENEMENT, nearly opposite Dr. Greenhow's, and lately occupied by Mr. Benjamin Mosley.--For terms apply to THOMAS NORFELL. August 29. (H.)
FOR SALE, TWO likely young MALE SERVANTS, well acquainted with house business.--For terms, &c. enquire of the Printer. Sept. 12. (if.)
JOHN ALCOCK, INFORMS the Citizens of Richmond, and the vicinity, he has just received at his Cabinet Manufactory near the Fire Insurance Office; a large assortment of Windsor Chairs and Settees, made in the newest fashion and by the best workmen in the state; any gentleman wishing to buy, will please send their orders or call at his Cabinet Manufactory, where they may get good warranted work, and on low terms, either in the Cabinet line or Windsor Chairs. June 6. tf.
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Alexander Dunlap and lately by Wm. F. Stone, at the well end of the Market bridge, and adjoining the house in which an extensive Vendue Store is about to be established. If more agreeable, I would let, on reasonable terms, a Lease of about seven and an half years in the said tenement. WILLIAM M'KIM. August 1. cotf.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
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